#and 2) they have proven that they cannot handle the pressure of not giving your info out

[n7punk]

i want a neopets nostalgia website you can't log into, it just always looks like you're logged in to the original site circa late 2000s and the main purpose of the fansite is just to recreate the feeling of going onto neopets to do your dailies as a kid. you can click around the world map, and take something from the omelet even though you don't have an account and thus an inventory, and you can spin the wheels, and you can go look in the shops even though you cant really buy anything, and you can go play the old flash games because they've been converted somehow, and maybe there's even a fabricated issue of the neopian times you can check. like it's all very simplified and obviously entire sections of the site like the battle dome would be missing, but you can Get That Feeling again just by poking around. no accounts, so no logging in needed and no large server space or cybersecurity required for the host (not that the real neopets ever had the latter), i just want to click on little secrets on the world map and play the hannah trilogy or ice cream factory or caves & corridors again

[liannelara-dracula]

Azusa Mukami NSFW Alphabet Hcs

Based on this ask:

Hi Love,

I have the others coming soon but I decided to give you Azusa's.

-Liannelara

Links;;;

Kanato

Yuma

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Warning:

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A

Aftercare—What does he do?

He is pretty good at it, this is honestly what he’s known for.

Azusa would make sure you are tended to and would run a bath for you both.

He put some candles and uses a bath bomb for you both to relax in. 

He’ll even put flower petals into it because he knows you like them.

When the bath is ready he will carry you if you cannot walk.

He helps you wash up and gives you a massage too.

He likes to cuddle you in bed too and will stay there with you.

During his cuddles, he kisses your forehead and whispers sweet nothings in your ear.

Anal—Is he into it?

No, he really isn’t that kind of person.

He’ll do other things that he’s more interested in. 

Although if his partner is interested he is willing to try. But he’s not keen on it.

B

Boobs or Butt—What does he prefer?

Boobs, he’d most definitely be a boob guy.

Mostly because it's soft and easy to grab a hold of.

Whether they are small or big he doesn’t care.

If they are small he may find it more convenient that it fits into his hands.

Because he can cup it and feel all of it fully.

He may comment on it being small but this wouldn’t be in a bad way, he’s just admiring it and cannot get enough of you.

And you can bet that he’d plant kisses in between your chest and all over it.

He especially loves hugging you from behind to hold your chest when he’s touching you.

Body part—Favorite body part?

If it's not your boobs, I’d say it's your hands because they are soft.

And smaller than his and he likes that he holds your hand in all of that.

He can feel the pressure when you squeeze his hand during sex for anything he’s doing to you that brings you pleasure.

Boner—What got him to this?

He’d try to keep it to himself and not bother you about it.

Especially if you are busy with something he isn’t going to bother you. 

Unless it gets to the point where he’s waited to many hours an he can’t get it out of his mind.

Then he’ll come to you and ask you for help.

Or you may just notice and then he’ll ask you for help since you noticed.

He’s probably a little shy about it too.

C

Cum—Things relating cum

He gives more than you’d think. 

I mean he made three kids with Yui, so clearly he’s got it.

He isn’t super interested in tasting or anything like that, Azusa is pretty vanilla.

Although he does like it when he can get you to react for him.

Of course, we can’t forget how much he likes to feel so he’d love it when you are the cause of him cumming.

Contraceptives—Any protection?

He leaves it up to you tbh.

If you’re married he’ll probably want children

But if you are not ready he’ll just wear a condom.

D

Duration—How long is one session itself? Are there rounds?

Generally, sex lasts about 7 minutes on average for most (1 session). This is considered the most desired amount of time for most, it ranges from around 7--13 minutes. Although it depends on the person and what they are included in their sex. I actually learned this in my psychology classes so this is a proven fact. I was surprised at how short it can be.

He probably lasts about 5--6 minutes each session but in a night of extreme passion, he’ll go to 7 or 8 minutes.

Azusa doesn’t always do rounds but sometimes he will.

Especially when he’s feeling extra generous.

At max, he will do 2 rounds.

Because he is a vamp he usually has more stamina and can handle more than humans but if you can’t keep up with him he just tries to go at your pace.

Even if he could do more he doesn’t like wearing you out.

So if he feels like you’ve had enough he’ll stop even after a session.

He’s not one to test the limits.

Sometimes you may want more but he stops because he thinks you should relax.

Denial/Dirty Secret—Something they won’t admit or a sexual fantasy they won’t share?

Even when you are tired and he may want to continue he’d never tell you that.

It’s mostly because he cares more about how you feel and he doesn’t want to put you through so much.

Knife play--he may or may be okay with this he likes pain on him because he thinks he deserves but to something he loves and cherishes I just don’t think he handles seeing them wounded and that he caused it. In his mind, it's one thing, but carrying it out and actually hurting you doesn’t seem like something that he could actually do.

If you are a vamp and you heal though he might tell you about it eventually.

Degradation/Dirty Talk—Into either one or both? How is this done?

Not into them, he likes to praise you.

For dirty talk, it’d be so rare if he said something explicit to you tbh

He’s usually saying that you’re beautiful and that you should be louder.

If he wants to be dirty he’ll go as far as saying, “I like when . . . you’re underneath . . . but even more . . . when you’re . . . on top of me.”

E

Experience—Have they done it before?

Yes, he’s done it before a few times.

He’s gotten to explore a lot of things and knows what he prefers but with a new partner he is open to different things even though he has his own style.

He doesn’t change much throughout the partners he’s had, he’s consistent.

F

Fingering—Will they do it? How often? How many fingers?

Sometimes he does, but he’d mainly do it if it's something you’d request and like a lot.

He’s not too big on this either because he is mostly vanilla.

He’d use two fingers at the most.

Fangs—Does he bite you? How often does he use it? Where else does he use his teeth?

Not used a lot but on some occasions, he does it on a really passionate night or something like a special day for you too.

Or when you’re trying to make kids.

He doesn’t use his teeth very much in general, just for some blood on your neck and stuff.

G

Generosity—Are they a giver or a receiver? Or both? Why?

Likes to give but is more of a receiver.

After all, he is a masochist soooo

For pretty much anything he likes receiving that’s also why he’s not opposed to his lover being in control.

H

Hair—How well groomed? Is he okay with body hair?

Pretty fair

But he doesn’t judge much about your choices in shaving, whatever works for you is good enough for him.

He just wants that you take care of yourself and be comfortable.

He isn’t looking for any extreme maintenance of any sort.

Hickies—Where does he leave marks? Is he okay with being marked?

Sholders, collar bone, neck, in between your chest.

And he’s okay with being marked as well.

I

Intimate—Is it rough, dirty or sweet?

It's all very sweet, maybe some rough moments in between if he was really needy or just reaching his high but he’d never start rough.

Ignorant—Are they able to tell if their partner is giving signals?

He is fairly attentive to his partner so he’d definitely notice.

If you use language he’s not familiar with he might not understand but with some clarity or body language, he’d pick it up.

J

Jerk off—Are they the type?

Yes, while he may not do this often, he reverts to this when he doesn’t want to bother you.

Or when you’re just not around this is his only solution.

K

Kinks—What are some main kinks they have?

Hair pulling in the sense that you do it to him

Praising you

Bondage is mostly on you.

You taking control

Lip biting

Bathtub sex

L

Lighting—Lights or no lights?

With a lamp light usually, just so he can see a little

Or some dim lighting is enough for him.

Location—Have a post right here

M

Motivation—Turn-ons

You get loud

Say something or act boldly

You pull his hair

Kiss his neck

When you are on top of him like straddling, that really gets him

Or when you're wearing really thin and loose clothes and they are just easy to pull off

He especially gets turned on when your body is wet from a bath.

When you expose your neck but its not on purpose.

N

Nudes—Are they the type to send them/ask for them?

He wouldn’t ask it’d have to be something you start.

And then he’d get involved in it. 

Although I don’t see him being the time to really engage in it.

No—Turn offs

If he’s interrupted or pulled away from something he will get out of the mood.

If you are not vocal, he feels like he’s not doing a great job so he’ll just stop.

Probably cursing in bed, he’d just find it unattractive because he wants it to be sweet.

Going super rough.

O

Orgasms—How often do they do it? Is it before or after their partner?

A few times, probably like 3~5.

He does it sometimes before his partner or around the same time.

Orgasm Denial/Overstimulation—Into it? If so how often? Is it done to them or done to their s/o?

Yes, more or so when it's done to him.

But sometimes he likes to tease and he’ll do it to his partner.

And it's fairly often.

Oral—Giving or Receiving? How often?

If he knows that you really like it he wants to give you it.

I don’t think he likes to receive as much, he’s probably tried it though.

Although giving is a different story, he really seems to enjoy it if you get super vocal about it.

It’s as often as you like, at some point he started to randomly ask if he could because he enjoyed it.

He often reminds you to try and stay still though.

P

Pace—Are they fast and rough or slow and sensual?

He is mostly slow

It's rare if Azusa will go fast

He’s gentle and some sensual, but more than anything he’s sweet with you.

Position—What’s their favorite and most used?

When you ride him, he likes you being in charge and being on top.

Although he likes a position where he is able to hold your boobs too.

But if there is something new you want to try, Azusa is willing.

Polygamy—Would they have a threesome+?

He doesn’t seem like the type, though it's possible he may try it once.

Pet Name—What does he call you? What do you call him?

You two stick too each other's name, if your name is really long he would just use a shortened version of your name if you prefer it.

Although he might use honey.

Q

Quirks—Something they do that you have to deal with?

Azusa constantly worries about you and stops because he doesn’t want to tire you or overdo it.

You can expect that he’ll randomly stop in the middle of his thrusting just to see if you’re alright.

And you’re finally starting to get into a rhythm and he just stops.

Quickie—Are they okay with them or do they only want a full session?

If he only has a little time it's okay to him

Just as long as you’re both satisfied.

He does them sometimes.

And because he’s sneaky he gets away with it.

R

Risk—Willing to try something new or open to getting caught?

Yes, willing to try something new with you.

He doesn’t want to get caught, especially if you feel uncomfortable.

But don’t worry he’d be quick to cover you.

S

S/D—Sub or dom?

He is mostly a sub, he likes his woman on top.

T

Talkative—Do they talk or have casual conversations with you?

He doesn’t say much but he may talk a little.

Azusa isn’t one to have casual conversation though, he’s more focused then you’d think.

Toys—Do they like/use them? On you or on themselves?

Not that opposed if they bring you both pleasure.

Would prefer he uses them on you.

If something is done to him he doesn’t want a toy.

U

Unfair—How do they tease? How often is it?

Not very much, and it would be something minimal

Like light kisses and touches but not fully hitting the right spot.

Some whispers by your ear about how you feel and how cute you look.

And a bit of grin on his face as you flustered.

V

Vocal/volume—How loud? Moans, groans, or whimpers? 

He moans and is fairly loud but you are louder

And he wants it that way.

He likes the whimpers and moans you make the most.

When you are vocal it turns him on.

Especially because he only hears you get like this during this time.

W

Wildcard—Some special things they do specifically?

Always puts you on the bed gently or scoops you up.

Makes sure he is fair and that you’re not the only one naked.

He doesn’t do it all the time but he will pinch your nipples a little because it gets you to moan.

It’s only here where you see him grin and sometimes smirk at you.

He sometimes will giggle, but it's very innocent. He does this if one of you makes a mistake.

X

X-ray—How big are they?

He’s a little on the small side but is obviously proportionate to his body so 5.3~5.5 inches

Idk how else to explain this, someone shoot me

Y

Yearning—Sex drive level

On a scale of one to ten, he’d be a 6

So fairly high then you’d think

It's mostly cause you don’t expect it because he’s sweet.

Z

Zzz —Do they sleep after? What do they do?

Yes, Azusa will once you two have settled everything and have showered.

He’ll kiss you goodnight and then he’ll drift off into sleep with you in his arms.

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[studio52sblog]

Safety Animation Video for Oil & Gas

The oil and gas industry is crucial for the Middle East’s economy. Although highly profitable, this industry comes with numerous safety hazards.

Employees are required to work with high-pressure lines and equipment. Every minute they spend at the drilling or servicing site is a huge risk to their lives. They might face vehicle collisions, explosions and fires, falls, confined spaces, and ergonomic hazards. How to make sure they stay safe? Well, effective training is the only answer here. 

Employees need effective training to recognize and control all the safety hazards surrounding them during work. Telling them about the risks verbally or giving them a manual is not enough. Some might not listen or read carefully, while others may forget about the protocols with time. 

How to ensure that your workers retain all the necessary information? By using visuals! It has been proven that human minds can retain visuals more than text. The training becomes even more effective if the visual techniques you use are interesting, like animation videos.

A safety animation video demonstrating all possible hazards is the best way for oil & gas companies to train their workers. Continue reading to know why.

1. Grabs the Attention of Employees

Would you rather listen to a trainer, read long texts, or watch a movie to learn something? Most of you would choose to watch a movie over other options.

Employees are likely to zone out during those boring lectures on safety. A safety animation video can grab their attention through vivid graphics, thrilling sound effects, and interesting voiceovers. It allows the employees to learn without putting in much mental effort.

2. Conveys Complex & Dangerous Situations Easily

As mentioned earlier, the oil & gas industry involves complex and dangerous equipment. Accidents can happen due to several reasons. One way to beware your workers is to recreate the situation in front of their eyes. However, life-threatening situations cannot be recreated in real, right? A safety animation video can help you here.

Use a safety induction video to show the workers what happens when they don’t follow the safety standards. This way, your workers will be better equipped to prevent and handle life-threatening situations like machine malfunctions, fire emergency, and toxic contingency.

Also Read: The Role of 3D Animation in The Oil and Gas Industry

3. Presents Things That Are Invisible to the Eye

You cannot see things like air and gases in real life. Similarly, some oil & gas industry’s hazards, where employees have to work several meters underground, are not visible to the eye (for example, the waves coming from radio-active equipment). These hazards need more attention from the workers because they are more likely to go unnoticed. A safety video can bring such things to life to represent them more effectively to the workers.

4. Helps Workers Crunch More Information

“A picture is worth a thousand words. A video must be even more!”

With conventional training methods, you need more time to explain complex concepts. Plus, today’s short attention spans mean that the workers get distracted quickly. Therefore, you need to provide them with a way to learn as much as possible within a short time. This is exactly what an oil & gas safety video with interesting animations does! You can easily deliver all the information covered in a thick and long manual with a 2 to 3-minute video.

5. Demonstrates Zoom-in and Zoom-out Views

Some concepts need to be presented from different angles and dimensions. A safety animation video allows you to present objects with zoomed-in and zoomed-out views. It helps workers better understand the related concepts and remember them more effectively.

For example, the machinery involved in oil & gas extraction is complex, consisting of numerous parts. A safety animation video enables you to display cross-sections of machinery and cut-outs of products with a better emphasis.

6. Provides Continued Access

People carry their smartphones with themselves all the time. Therefore, animated videos are a training tool that stays with the workers everywhere. Plus, watching a video does not take up much of their time. Therefore, they can see the videos whenever they are free. Going through the information multiple times at their convenience allows them to remember things more effectively. 

7. Cost-Effective than Most Methods

You should not worry about budgets when it comes to the health and safety of your workers. However, why not avail the chance to train them more effectively without spending a fortune? Real-life demonstrations or videos can be very expensive, time-consuming, and difficult to arrange. On the other hand, a safety video is cheaper to produce, and they allow you to explain the same concepts and situations even more clearly. 

8. Adopts Story-Telling Technique

Who doesn’t love stories, right? Learning the dangers and threats to their lives can be overwhelming for the workers. A safety animation video is a less intense way to train them for safety. You can create hypothetical characters to which your workers can relate. The animation video’s story-telling technique makes the training even more interactive.

Final Words

The oil & gas industry holds a lot of risk for the field workers. Dangerous machinery, chemicals, and vehicles put their lives at risk every second. Therefore, it is legally and ethically binding for the oil & gas companies to provide their workers with effective training. Those boring lectures and long manuals just don’t work anymore! Animated videos have taken over the safety training now.

An oil & gas safety video allows workers to retain important information more effectively. Plus, its making does not cost much compared to real-life demonstrations or live-shoot videos. Also, oil & gas companies can explain complex situations and concepts more easily using animations.

Contact for safety video production in Kuwait if you want to prevent major accidents with this amazing technique.

[astaroth1357]

How Often They Worry about MC…

For those who don’t know, I have a little dog named Charlie and she is a large portion of my world. There's no need to be alarmed, my dog is fine, but there are days where I hold her and all I can think about is how much I worry about her health down the line… I suppose we often do that for the people we love, particularly the ones who may not last as long as we will. Take that as inspiration if you'd like.

Lucifer 

Near constantly. 

If you tracked his blood pressure on a grid, you'd see it start to continuously rise about when he decided they were worth having in his life.

Lucifer is the eldest sibling to a whole crew of brothers so he's no stranger to worry. He worried about his brothers when they were young, he worried about them after the Fall, and he still worries about them now (even if he's less open about it).

But a part of him knows that his brothers can handle their own, at least to varying degrees. The MC, though? He's far less sure…

They've proven rather resilient, but also headstrong and reckless. Neither of which are good things to be in a place this dangerous...

If Lucifer isn't careful, he can catch himself staring at a wall or window just wondering where they are and if they're doing alright… If he called them every time he had a passing worry, their inbox would be full by the end each week.

He holds himself back because he doesn't have the time to constantly protect them, but that doesn't stop him from sending a text once or twice a day. They better respond or he'll start (secretly) panicking.

Mammon

He forgets their mortality from time to time, but every time he remembers it hits like a ton of bricks…

Mammon is a pretty "in-the-moment" person. He doesn't spend a lot of time dwelling on the future, but whenever he does the thought of losing MC always comes back to him again and again.

Like. It's gotta happen eventually, right? They're human, humans die, hell they don't even live that long to start with!

The MC can always tell when Mammon's getting worried because he'll get uncharacteristically quiet and pace around or hover by them…

Every little injury or strenuous task will suddenly seem like too much to him as well. 

If they need to carry some boxes, he'll carry them all.

If they have to jog to class, he's carrying them. 

If they so much as get a papercut, he'll have a heart attack.

It's not very hard to get Mammon out of these funks - he really does want them to reassure him that they're okay - but he's never going to get fully over it…

Not until he can steal whatever top secret immortality formula Solomon must have used anyway… He'll get it off that bastard eventually.

Leviathan

Thinks about it so often he has to actively try not to just to get any peace…

He dodges his fears for MC like a protagonist dodges lasting consequences. Every time he feels one creeping up, he's always got a distraction waiting…

"Hey where's MC at? I hope they didn't fall into the riv-OH HEY CHECK OUT THIS NEW GAME!!"

"What are they doing over there…? That looks hard, what if they bre-WAIT DIDN'T MY FAVORITE VOICE ACTOR JUST RELEASE A NEW PODCAST???"

"What if the MC dies tomorrow and they leave me all alo-DEVIL FIGHT 200! YOU CAN'T BEAT DEVIL FIGHT 200, LET’S BREAK MY HIGH SCORE!!"

Cut him some slack, his psyche cannot handle the idea of losing them on top of everything else he grapples with every day.

If, on the rare occasion, he does let himself fall down that rabbit hole he becomes extra clingy and practically begs MC not to leave his room… like ever. He'd bubble wrap them if he could.

Anytime they get really hurt or really sick he refuses to leave their side even if it means he has to awkwardly sit on the floor. He just needs to be able to glance at them every so often to be sure they're alive… Still breathing?? Phew…

Satan

He worries, preps, rationalizes, then worries again…

For Satan, knowledge is power and every scrap of information he can learn about MC is more power he can use to keep them safe and healthy.

Yes, he will want their medical history. Yes, he's going to need a list of prescriptions. Family members too. And no, you do not get a choice.

He'll read up on as many things as he can - pawn medical journals off of witches and get magical alternatives from Solomon.

The cycle usually goes: 

1. He's lying awake at night because he just heard about some terrible bacteria that makes human's skin peel off or something.

2. He does all the research he can on this bacteria, its treatment options, best prevention methods, etc.

3. Gets right about to break out the rubber booties for MC to wear around, then realizes they have a very slim chance of catching said bacteria since it's only native to incredibly remote parts of Indonesia.

4. Feels instant relief that MC will probably not catch flesh-eating bacteria and can finally sleep again…

5. Hears of some other human medical horror from Solomon and starts to worry…

It's a vicious cycle indeed… But at least he's getting a lot of medical training. Soon enough he'll be the Devildom's version of a human vet (which I guess is just a doctor, come to think of it. 🤔)

Asmodeus 

Lives so "here-and-now" that he doesn't remember often, but when he does it's always heartbreaking…

Asmo usually tries to worry about things as little as possible. It’s bad for the skin, you know? But when the MC is involved, all of that goes out the window.

Like how a delicate blossom eventually wilts in the snow, the MC is bound to leave them in time… Usually there's supposed to be something beautiful in that kind of tragedy, but perhaps he's just too close to them to find any romance in it.

The thought of their death gives him breakouts and anytime they get hurt or sick he's the first brother to offer them comfort. Every time.

Because he doesn't feel like he's as physically strong as he brothers, he tries to make up for it by minding their health in other ways. Anything to keep his MC strong and beautiful as always!

If Asmo is in a worrying mood, then he may also compensate by trying to take the MC out to a party or some fun event. Why sit around worrying by himself when he could be making memories with them now, right?

Beelzebub

It comes in waves, mostly at night.

When your thoughts throughout the day are mostly, "I wish I wasn't so hungry," it doesn't afford you a lot of time to think about much else.

In a way, it's a good thing since he experiences a lot less stress. But those worries are still there and they mostly plague his dreams…

Beel doesn’t feel hungry when he's sleeping, so a lot of his fears will make themselves known overnight. An injured or dying MC is often in his rotation of nightmares though, of course, he'd rather it not be…

After having one of these dreams, his first instinct is to always make sure the MC is okay. If they're with him, he'll hug them and check their heartbeat. If they're somewhere else, he'll go to them or shoot a text.

He has woken up without realizing his nightmare was all a dream though, and usually it's up to Belphie or MC themselves to console him while he cries… It's so heartbreaking, sweet boy just puts a lot of pressure on himself to be sure they're safe…

When he worries, it's like they're the most beautiful and expensive China set in a room full of bulls and hammers. If he could tape them to his side, he probably would. He gets scared for them that much…

Belphegor 

More scared about it than anyone else in the House.

Despite his calm demeanor, Belphie is truly afraid of losing his loved ones beneath the surface… He's already lost one of his most dear siblings before, going through that again may just break him.

Unfortunately, he's also felt just how fragile the MC is firsthand... He's not even the strongest of his brothers, yet he was able to snuff them out so easily… Who's to say someone else won't try?

Like Beel, MC's death is a recurring nightmare for him but he can usually shake off his dreams fairly well, if not change them mid-sleep. More scary is when something is actually wrong with them or they're not feeling well.

Belphie always sets his inner laziness aside for the MC when he can. If they get sick, he'll usually be right along with his family to take care of them - even if he has to skip school to do so (not that he cares about class anyway).

When he's worrying about them, he tries to play it off at first, but soon enough they'll notice him acting overly concerned and losing sleep… Best to calm him down before he starts getting cranky.

[practicalmagicintuitions]

HC reading

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Cards pulled on 19th September

I barely thought about the question The Moon and the 2 of Pentacles felt out. I was thinking a little because I haven’t thought about that question deeply yet, but I decided to keep that 2 cards as a summary of the reading and go back to it if I don’t understand something and the very end of the reading.

My question was how his next few weeks will look like.

Queen of Cups rx, Death rx,( clarified by the King of Cups and the Devil rx - both fell out so I kept both) 5 of Swords, 3 of Swords rx, 10 of Swords rx, Knight of cups rx

What I see is a lot of balancing, wanting something but resisting the change at the same time. Inner and outer battles.

Death rx could be many things one of it is resisting to change, something couldn’t come to its end. For example, a relationship is over but they cannot move on, stuck in. And I think they cannot really move on because they have some codependency between them (QofCrx). If this card represents a person, they are someone who cannot control their emotions, mood swings, hypersensitive to criticism etc. This also could mean heartbreak. I think the truth is the blend of this. There is this emotional insecurity and neediness that is not let something reach its end. Denying your own feeling to make someone else happy. New energies, new impulses don’t reach him and he is operating on those old ones that should be let go. He is somewhat lying to himself that he can juggle between new and old, that he can grow but can remain the same. On a physical level that could mean depression, sleep deprivation.

However, these two-card is facing each other like in a battle when the oppositions are ready to attack. So I think before he can move on or he can battle for some change he has to face the forces that don’t let him choose or move on (QofCrx. It could be another person or one part of himself) The next card is the 5 of Swords. 5 of S is a change, a battle, a battle coming to an end card and top of that his card suggests very strongly a bulling person or situation. Ungraceful win or mental suffering. With this card is very important that who you identified yourself with on the picture. The bigger figure, who won, who has a smug smile, who probably a bully and won unfairly, or the 2 little figures, who are defeated, humiliated, bullied. 

5ofS is losing the moral compass and integrity and I feel this could be a realization of his that he reached that point. He lost those things, his moral values and wants to break free (Devil rx) but he is stuck. Maybe he has to balance between his own mood swing or someone else’s. 

With those conflicting emotions, thoughts, I feel he is in an early phase of transition. This King (King of Cups) is emotionally responsible and with the Devil rx maybe he wants to break free from some emotional attachments. The King of C is the pleaser, the father figure, the dominant one so maybe somehow his father is playing some role in it.

Death rx is a very interesting card because if we think the upright is about rebirth the reverse should be about being stuck, not remain the same but Mary K Greer is saying this card could mean “emerging from the death” coming out from a stagnant period. (keep this meaning in your mind it will be important at the end!)  And I think the Devil rx is supporting this meaning but those cards as a whole suggest for me such an inner conflict, battling with yourself, what to do, what to decide. As the song says “ Should I stay or should I go”? 

5 of Sw, 3 of Sw rx, 10 of Sw rx, Knight of C rx

In this whole spread, there are cups and swords. Heart vs mind, emotions vs logic and a clear head

Both 3 and 10 of Sw rx means healing, escaping from something fatal (NOT necessarily in a death-life situation!! more like on an emotional, metaphysical level as Death card doesn’t mean physical death ), the swords are falling out. But that doesn’t mean the experiences or the process is not painful. Oh boy… it is, it is painful. but instead of the light end of the tunnel is a train it’s like…. we can still have hope it’s not a train. 

What a little worries me is the Knight of Cups rx because this is again, juggling, mood swings between seeing the positive aspect of this or feeling sulky and moody. With this RX  knight the problem is that he is overly romantic, daydreaming or the opposite, he feels everyone is leaving him and reject him. He is in emotional turmoil. And I feel even he won his inner battles and start to heal he will check back to the past. Not necessarily reconnect with an old flame but starting to live in the past and asking “what if…?” and starting to replay the past decisions, emotions and those are not healthy.  I think all of those will leave him emotionally insecure and confused. 

The relationship now (at the time of the reading)

2 cards felt out face down and when I flipped the first it was the Lovers. And I was WOW that is something new, how exciting, second was the World rx. I pulled 2 clarifications on the Lovers: the Empress rx and the Strength. First, let’s see these 4 cards. 

When I was thinking about the Lovers card’s sudden appearance after 6 months in the first time I felt (because of the other cards) that some seducing going on like they were doing it when I pulled the cards or some other games were going on like she was trying to convince him about something and she was seducing him to get what she wants.

The World rx is unfinished business, no closure, something is not finished yet, unfulfillment. 

I think she (because Emprx is always her in my readings) feels that this relationship is not dead yet or she is not ready to give up. Look at the Strength card. There is a woman, taming a lion, a beast with her, kindness, will, determination etc. This card is also the first card in the second set of sevens we can separate the Major arcana (1-7, 8-14, 15-21), so it could mean a new chapter too. I feel this is what she wants very badly. However, in this situation, the question is who has the real strength? Maybe she is on her way to use convincing tactics but in real life, she wants something HC has or something that she cannot get if he doesn’t want to give. And I think this is the relationship itself or some aspect of it.  

The World rx  is still not a bad card could mean success but that success is not what you wanted or how you imagines it. There is a serious anticlimax here. And it’s a very short-lived success, if at all. So no matter what female tactics she uses for keeping alive the relationship if HC doesn’t want to give the relationship another round, she can do anything, she won’t succeed.

On a very direct level, it could mean that the whole world is watching them and she feels the pressure of it “the world’s burden on her shoulders” Maybe there is a lost connection and she wants to make up this with sex or being physical. 

With the Emp rx and the Strength, I see a serious manipulation going on. 

The rest of this spread is The High Priestess, 2 of Swords rx, Ace of wands rx. If you want to imagine the “spread” it’s 5 cards, HP in the middle, on the left the Lovers ( without signifiers) and the World rx, on the right the 2ofSrx, AceofWrx .

Why is this important? I am studying the HP atm because for me this is the most fascinating card, I always have a hard time interpreting. Many people saying this is a secretive woman, someone with secrets etc...I think this is such a simplifying way to handle this card. HP is not secretive in a gossipy, mean girl way or someone who is cheating etc. She doesn’t share her knowledge because we are not ready, not because she is enjoying that she knows something we don’t. She is a gatekeeper. On the card, she is sitting before a veil (veil between the worlds), she has some sacred text in her lap. In the RWS deck, this is the Tora, in my personal deck, this is the Book of Shadows. She is aware of those deep truths, ancient knowledge. This is not some simple secret or gossip.The High Priestess wisdom in the light in the Hermit’s lamp that separates him from the complete darkness and shows him the path he has to choose.  On the veil, there are pomegranates that link her to Persephone whose faith was living between two worlds. She keeps those worlds apart.  (this was my short essay on The High Priestess for you,welcome :D )

So what is the significance of all of this? That I think in the spread THP separates the thing NV wants to achieve and the truth or the thing she wants to avoid. On the left there is the manipulation, the seducing, trying to tame the beast, trying to make it sexual again on the right distance in a relationship, cold heart, love cannot come through because of the crossed swords, no sexual desire (Ace of Wrx). A of Wrx is infertility, impotency or not wanting the other sexually anymore. This card upright is a phallic symbol that’s why it is connected to sexuality, fertility, pregnancy, in reverse not just the lack of this but a thumb down too. It’s like giving a thumb down to the relationship and this is not just an “ I don’t like something”.In ancient times that means a death sentence to gladiators. It’s like the death sentence of this relationship. And I feel very symbolic that the first card was the Lovers and the last is this in this spread. A polar opposite in meaning that is separated by THP. The HP is not passive, he is the epitome of eternal stillness, the boundaries between two extremes. I feel this relationship like the whole reading is about duality ( 2ofPent, 2ofSw, THP, Judgment) as the first row of this reading, swords vs cups, mind vs emotions. These two things are battling in him.

The outcome of this relationship

Judgment, 3 of cups rx.

Numerologically the Judgment (XX 20=2+0=2)

On the Judgment card, an angel blows her trumpet and people rise up from their coffins. Do you remember what I said about the Death rx?  That one meaning of this is “emerging from the death”. Clarity, decision made, realization, powerful understanding. Also means huge transformation. In a relationship could be a Karmic connection. With the 3ofC rx is the realisation that the relationship is no fun anymore. More work than joy. I don’t mean “it’s a pr “, I mean their time together is less fun more work in the relationship. Or no matter how much they try the fun is just lost.( for example they can have sex, the real desire is gone) Also, this is the drinking card so maybe the realisation they over partied and drank way too much in this relationship and they don’t like each other that much if they are sober. Also could mean infidelity or a third weel in not necessarily a cheating sense, for example, one of them has a friend/parent etc and that person is so involved and present in the relationship that the other feels it’s a third party in this. This card also means no reconnection, mistrust.

I think the theme of this relationship and his next few weeks is balancing and trying to conquer himself. Battling between mind and heart, logic reason and emotions. 

This reading has a 2nd part, I pulled some cards on 30th.

For now, I will only reveal from that reading one thing. I asked about timing and breakup. I got the 5 of Swords. So this card means October 3 times. How is this possible? 

1.Methond - days, weeks, months, years

Swords are weeks, so this card means 5 weeks from 19th September

2.Method Seasons

Swords means Autumn. October is Autumn.

3.Method Astrological corresponds

Swords : Air signs. Gemini, Libra, Aquarius. 

Libra is September 23 – October 22. 

However, I felt I need a 2nd card, a clarification. It was the Hanged Man. This means, delays, no time period available. I interpret this as the break up will happen in October but we won’t know about it for a while. And yes, I am prepared that she or someone maybe reading this and they will organize something in October, but this doesn’t change the fact that I am getting October SINCE April. That’s why I said in a previous ask that, this is a joke from Universe if they won’t break up in October. 

I hope you enjoyed this reading.

Be blessed. :) 

[marvelmadam08]

Baby Blues 11/?

Summary: Ace goes to his first doctor’s visit, and Alex checks in with her doctor.

Warnings: First shots, crying, doctor visits, slight jealousy. Fluffy Dad!Chris content. Body insecurities, health concerns, and mentions of sex.

A/N: Rest in Power to Chadwick Boseman, our Black Panther and King. He gave us so much while battling cancer, not just Black Panther. The work he has done in the amount of time he had left a mark, and cannot be replicated. Chadwick Boseman has been such a force in Hollywood that no one could ever forget him. My heart goes out to all his close friends and family.

Also, let’s not make this about Black Panther 2.

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6 Weeks Old

“I mean they can program a robot to perform surgery on a grape but they still have to jab a n-e-e-d-l-e into my baby’s skin for vaccinations.” Alex glared at a few of the other moms in the waiting room, eyeing Chris up and down with Ace. 

Chris fed him while Alex filled out the medical file. He was noisy drinking from the bottle, but he took to bottle feeding easier than Alex expected. She watched from the corner of her eye, Chris was a natural, jumping right into action whenever Ace needed something. Seeing him walk around the house with Ace never got old. He was always singing songs to him, some made up. Alex’s favorite so far was the one called ‘Doggies Are Friendly’, in attempts to get Ace to warm up to Dodger. No luck.

Overall seeing Chris Evans with a baby was enough to get any woman excited, and willing to give him more. So she could understand the gazes he got from the other moms, but that didn’t mean she had to just sit there and let them undress her husband with their eyes.

“Al, he can’t understand you.” He watched Ace, unaware of the extra eyes lusting after him

“He’s intuitive Chris, he knows what I mean." Alex frowned, thinking about the how upset Ace would be once he got his shots. She always thought her mother was being overprotective when she was younger but now she understood it completely. She could hear him crying now, and the thought made her eyes sting.

Chris finally looked up, after hearing the infliction in Alex’s voice ”What’s wrong?”

“Nothing.”

“Don’t say that, we’re not gonna bottle up our feelings.” 

She half shrugged “I guess it’s a mental thing. I mean I know he has to get the shots- I just feel like I’m a monster, purposefully putting him through pain.”

“Baby, it’s a required check up, the first of many shots down the road. You aren’t a monster, you’re a mother.” 

“Evans?” the nurse called out from behind the counter

“Are you gonna be okay?” Chris asked as they stood, shifting Ace against his shoulder to burp him

“If you’re asking me if I’m gonna cry, I’m making no promises.” she quickly admitted

Alex hovered over the nurse while she weighed and measured Ace, and checked his heartbeat. Ace’s face when the cold stethoscope touched his chest was adorably deadpan. However, Chris was the one with all the questions, discussing development stages with the nurse the entire time. Going over Ace’s feeding and sleeping routine, asking if the amount of sleep was too little or too much. Would changing the baby wipes would cause any rashes. How soon would it be before hiding out if he was actually allergic to food or animals. And he jotted it all down in his phone, Alex stopped the nurse short when she offered to give Chris her number for any future questions.

“Al, I can hold him.” Chris offered once it was time for the vaccine shots

“No, it’s fine. I can handle it.” She kept Ace’s head turned away facing Chris. The nurse took a step closer, syringe in hand, Alex moved away slightly. “Sorry.”

The nurse tried again, Alex turned the other way.

“Mrs. Evans, I need you to stop moving him.”

“Al-”

“Okay, you hold him.” she conceded, before handing Ace over to Chris

She chewed her nail and watched from her new spot. Ace cried the second the nurse stuck him, Chris felt tears rising to his eyes. He went to wipe them away before anyone could see but more spilled over hearing the cries getting louder. Ace fidgeted against Chris, a heartbreaking attempt for him to move away from whatever stuck him.

“It’s okay baby.” Alex did her best to soothe him while the nurse prepped for another shot. She looked up at Chris, his cheeks wet but he kept his face straight, Alex wiped the tears away from her husband’s face before repeating “It’s okay baby.”

Seeing Ace’s lip poke out while the nurse moved in to stick him again nearly made Chris go into full defense mode, but he bit the inside of his cheek when the crying started again. Ace’s, not his.

“It’s okay honey, we’re all done with the shots.” the nurse soothed, covering the puncture points with small smiley face band-aids

“Yay, all done!” Alex clapped while Chris kissed the top of his son’s head to calm him “You okay?” Alex gave her husband some comforting back rubs

“Yeah, I’m okay.” He sniffled

"Good because now we have to go to my appointment."

***

After chewing down the nails on her left hand, Alex was half through her right one when she was called into her doctor’s exam room. Chris offered to go in with her, but she quickly declined, knowing she would have to be undressed for part, if not most, of the check-up. She done her own self-examination last night, seeing how different she looked down there. 

She didn’t want to be vain about it, but the first thing that popped in her head once she looked was how much she needed to get a wax. The second was equally as vain as it was humbling when she thought about having sex with Chris again. Her husband, AKA, Captain freaking America, who could eat to his hearts content and still come out looking as cut as the day she met him. Alex wanted to kick him and kiss him at the same time.

“Well Alex,” her doctor spoke, going over her notes “my main concern for you right now, is your blood pressure. It’s a little higher than usual, what’s your diet like at home?”

“More red meat than before, loads of pasta.” Alex paused to think “I tried string peas, y’know just for research purposes, surprisingly good.”

She chuckled “I tended to lean towards the squash when my first kid was born, but peas were a close second. What about stress?”

Alex shrugged “Fine, I guess. I mean, I can deal with it.”

“Alex, you can’t take this lightly. Stress can be just as harmful as smoking, for both you and your son. You are still breast feeding right?”

“Yes, and I started pumping.”

She jotted down some more notes “Mhmm, and how’s that going? No issues? Low milk supply? Pain while nursing?”

“Aside from the nipple chaffing, not really.” Alex picked at her nails, her doctor noticed

“Alex, I can’t help if you’re not one hundred percent honest with me. It’s bad enough we have doctors that downplay our symptoms because of a bullshit theory that Black people, specifically Black women, have higher pain tolerance. Don’t put on a brave face, not when it comes to your health.”

“Well when you put it like that- I hate pumping, I hate feeding sometimes too. It’s like a bunch of pins and needles sticking me when I do it, just sucking the life out of me. I don’t recognize my body anymore, and I’m warning you now, it’s not pretty down there. As for the stress, my husband and I have been fighting over what’s best for Ace, and our marriage. Which makes me concerned for when I go back to working. My Dad damn near broke his back, my son won’t sleep for longer than an hour, and I think he hates our family dog.” Alex exhaled a sharp breath 

“You feel better?”

“Yes, thank you.”

“If you don’t like the feel you have when pumping when why do it?”

“Chris wants to be included in feed Alexander, my son, which I get. He’s gonna be back and forth between working and home again, so he wants his chance to bond with him.”

“But breast feeding is also uncomfortable to you?”

“Only when he fights trying to latch, but once he does and he’s calm, it’s worth it.”

“Have you ever considered formula? Lots of new moms do it, even rotated between that and breast milk. It’s actually proven to help both the mom and the baby.”

“We’ve talked about it, I voted against it.”

“I’m not saying you should, ultimately it’s your choice, but I will recommend, giving it a shot considering the stress you might be going through.” she scribbled down a few more notes “Now physically, how do you feel?”

“In my vagina?”

“There too. Please scoot forward and lay back for me.”

Alex followed orders and put her legs in the stirrups “Mostly tired, out of everything I’m exhausted. I’ve been walking to try and slim down a bit, but the weight isn’t going anywhere.”

“That’s to be expected, a lot of new moms hope for the baby weight to drop right off.” Alex’s doctor explained while pulling on her gloves “However, a lot of it is your uterus trying to shrink back to it’s regular size after being stretched out for nine months. Perfectly normal to like your body isn’t the same anymore, because it’s not. It gets easier the more kids you have.”

Alex chuckled “I don’t plan on having another one for a while.”

“Are you taking birth control?”

“No, Ace’s spit up on my clothes is all the birth control I need right now.” Alex shifted slightly “Plus I don’t really get in the mood too often now a days. Not sure if it’s emotional or mental but I’m just not ready to bring intimacy back in just yet.”

“Well physically, you’re good to go. Stitches are all healed, no signs of infection or tears. I will recommend going easy though, as well as a birth control, in case your mood changes.”

“Thanks, what do you recommend for my marriage?” Alex asked jokingly

“I have an acquaintance who’s a marriage counselor. I can give you her contact information if you like.”

“Um- I think I’ll pass this time Doc.”

“Okay then, I’ll let you get dressed and just talk to Toni at the desk before you leave to set up your next appointment.”

Chris stood once he saw Alex reenter the waiting room, Ace was fast asleep in the carrier.

“What did your doctor say? How are you doing?”

Alex did her best not to hesitate “A little concerned about my diet, said my blood pressure was a bit high, but overall-”

“Are you okay?”

“Chris, let me finish.” she gave him a reassuring smile “I gotta fix my diet, limit my stress and my blood pressure will be fine.”

“What did she say about- other things?” he hinted, a light blush creeping to his cheeks

“Well- my insatiable husband- I should wait a little longer. Nothing is wrong it’s just what she recommends.”

Chris nodded “Okay, not a problem.” He wrapped his arm around her shoulders “We’ll wait, doctor’s orders.”

“Doctor’s orders.”

[writing-prompts-for-friends]

Notes on Robert McKee’s “Story” 25: The Four Things You Need for a Perfect Scene

In this chapter we are going to look at all the essential pieces that go into designing a scene and how they impact it. I recommend that you revisit my notes on “the gap” because it will be discussed heavily. Get ready for a long but INCREDIBLY important post about all the little parts that go into writing great scenes that culminate in a great story.

I’d also like to preface this by stating that when I first read this chapter, I thought to myself, “There’s no way in hell I could live up to these expectations and write a story in which every scene ticks all of these boxes” and I felt really downhearted. 

But then I remembered, That’s why I’m here reading this book, taking these notes. And maybe that’s why you’re reading this post, because you’re like me and feel that your writing has room for improvement and/or you want to learn more about how storytelling works. 

Don’t read this post and think, “Oh my God, every single one of my scenes has to have all of these things happening or it’s worthless.” That would be the entirely wrong way to use this post. Instead, think of these parts of the scene coming together as one brilliant, glinting golden statue of The Perfect Scene that’s sitting up on a pedestal. Not all of your scenes have to be this flawless. Maybe not all of them can be. 

Instead, I advise you use the below information when you have written a scene and something about it seems “off” to you, but you can’t put your finger on what it is. Take a look at these four essential parts of the scene and ask yourself: “Does this problem scene have all of them? Is it missing something?” If it’s missing at least one, rethink the scene and work it in. Already this has proven eye-opening for me and several of my works where I’ve been stuck.

I think that this has turned out to be the most helpful section out of the entire book so far.

1. Turning Points

“A scene is a story in miniature--an action through conflict in a unity or continuity of time and space that turns the value-charged condition of a character’s life. No matter locations or length, a scene is unified around desire, action, conflict, and change.”

In every scene, a character is pursuing a desire related to their immediate time and place. This immediate desire (Scene-Desire) should be an aspect of the Super-Objective, the story-long quest that spans from Inciting Incident to Story Climax. In other words, you don’t want to have a scene in which the character is pursuing something that has nothing to do with the main plot. 

Within the scene, the character acts on their Scene Objective by choosing under pressure to take one action or another. However, from any or all levels of conflict comes a reaction they didn’t anticipate. The effect is to crack open the gap between expectation and result, turning their outer fortunes, inner life, or both from positive to negative or the opposite in therms of values the audience understands are at risk. 

Example: 

Let’s say the story is a crime novel in which a serial killer is behind bars and a copycat is suspected of being on the loose. Our protagonist the detective must put a stop to this. 

The Super-Objective: to identify and stop the copycat killer as soon as possible

In this particular scene, the detective who arrested the original serial killer must go question him to learn whether the copycat is in leagues with the serial killer. 

His Scene-Objective: to learn whether the copycat is in leagues with the serial killer.

The detective steels himself. He knows that it will be difficult to face this man again, even if he is chained to his chair in the safe interrogation room within the prison. The criminal is more beast than man, and the detective nearly lost his sanity and life putting him behind bars. He knows the serial killer is manipulative and knows the most cutting things to elicit the emotions he wants out of his victims. The detective refuses to be swayed by this.

Choice: Steel himself and face his old nemesis, or have someone else do it.

Expected Outcome: The detective, having steeled himself sufficiently, will not be swayed by the killer’s cunning words and will obtain the information he needs.

Actual Outcome (Gap): Before entering the interrogation room, he takes a look through the small glass window in the door and sees the killer staring right back at him with the same flinty eyes and bone-chilling grin he wore when he killed the detective’s partner all those years ago. The detective has a PTSD flashback and backs away from the interrogation room, unable to go inside. He is escorted away, and now there is doubt over whether he can handle this case.

Conflict: Inner, Personal (He is fighting against his own mind and emotions.)

A scene causes change in a minor, albeit significant way. A Sequence Climax is a scene that causes a moderate reversal--change with more impact than a scene. An Act Climax is a scene that causes a major reversal--change with greater impact than Sequence Climax. 

“Accordingly, we never write a scene that’s merely a flat, static display of exposition; rather we strive for this ideal: to create a story design in which every scene is a minor, moderate, or major Turning Point.”

There are four main effects of Turning Points:

Surprise (”I thought the detective could handle the interrogation!”)

Increased Curiosity (”What exactly did the serial killer do to his partner?”)

Insight (”The detective always seemed kind of aloof until now. This case and the loss of his partner made him become a cold person scared to let people close.”)

New Direction (Now the higher-ups are questioning their decision in choosing our detective to head this case and are thinking of taking him off it.)

The Question of Self-Expression

...Okay. I want to be professional and summarize this in my own words, but McKee has written it so damn well I can’t water it down or reword it, so here is this section its entirety. I think it’s very important for all writers.

“The storyteller leads us into expectation, makes us think we understand, then cracks open reality, creating surprise and curiosity, sending us back through his story again and again. On each trip back, we gain deeper and deeper insight into the natures of his characters and their world--a sudden awareness of the ineffable truths that lie hidden beneath the film’s images. He then takes his story in a new direction in an ever-escalating progression of such moments.

To tell a story is to make a promise: If you give me your concentration, I’ll give you surprise followed by the pleasure of discovering life, its pains and joys, at levels and in directions you have never imagined. And most important, this must be done with such seeming ease and naturalness that we lead the audience to these discoveries as if spontaneously. The effect of a beautifully turned moment is that filmgoers experience a rush of knowledge as if they did it for themselves. In a sense they did. Insight is the audience’s reward for paying attention, and a beautifully designed story delivers this pleasure scene after scene after scene. 

Yet, if we were to ask writers how they express themselves, more often than not they’ll reply: “With my words. My descriptions of the world and the dialogue I create for my characters. I’m a writer. I express myself in language.” But language is merely our text. First, last, and always, self expression occurs in the flood of insight that pours out of a Turning Point. Here the writer opens his arms to the world, saying: “This is my vision of life, of the nature of the human beings that inhabit my world. This is what I think happens to people in these circumstances for these reasons. My ideas, my emotions. Me.” Our most power means of self-expression is the unique way we turn the story.

Then come words. We apply our literary talent with vividness and skill, so that when a beautifully written scene is acted, the audience is carried willingly and pleasurably through our Turning Points. As important as language is, however, it’s only the surface by which we capture the reader to lead him to the inner life of the story. Language is a tool for self-expression and must never become a decorative end of its own. 

Imagine now the difficulties of designing a story so that thirty, forty, fifty times over, scenes turn into minor, moderate, or major ways, each expressing an aspect of our vision. This is why weak storytelling resorts to substituting information for insight. Why many writers choose to explain their meanings out of the mouths of their characters, or worse, in voice-over narration. Such writing is always inadequate. It forces characters to a phony, self-conscious knowledge rarely found in actuality. More important, even exquisite, perceptive prose cannot substitute for the global insight that floods the mind when we match our life experiences against an artist’s well-placed setup.”

2. Setups/Payoffs

“To express our vision scene by scene we crack open the surface of our fictional reality and send  the audience back to gain insight. These insights, therefore, must be shaped into Setups and Payoffs.”

To Set Up: To layer in knowledge

To Pay Off: To close the gap by delivering that knowledge to the audience

A setup is a little nugget of information or a seemingly small event that, come payoff (or the big reveal/plot twist), takes on a bigger an deeper meaning. 

Take THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK for example. When Darth Vader reveals that he’s Luke’s father, we rush back to the scenes in which Ben Kenobi and Yoda are greatly troubled over Luke’s command of the Force, fearing, we presume, for the young man’s safety. We now realize that Luke’s mentors were actually concerned for his soul, dreading that his father would seduce him to the “dark side.”

Setups are delicate in nature. Be too subtle about them and they will fly under the radar. Beat the audience over the head with them and they’ll see the payoff a mile in advance. Keep your target audience in mind, creating more and bigger set ups for youth audiences, and more subtle ones for middle-aged audiences. 

“Turning Points fail when we overprepare the obvious and underprepare the unusual.”

3. Emotional Transitions

This was a pretty enlightening section. I don’t think I’ve thought this hard about emotion since I took a class on Buddhist Philosophy back in uni. How do we move our audience? How do we make them laugh or cry or become outraged? 

“We render the precise experience necessary to cause emotion, then take the audience through that experience. Turning Points not only deliver insight, they create the dynamics of emotion.”

In order to create emotion within our audience, we first have to understand that there are only TWO emotions that can be broken down into variations: pleasure and pain.

Pleasure

Joy, love, happiness, rapture, fun, ecstasy, thrill, bliss, etc.

Pain

Anguish, dread, anxiety, terror, grief, humiliation, malaise, misery, stress, remorse, etc.

The audience experiences these emotions when the telling takes us through a transition of values. However, in order for the audience to feel these emotions the following criteria must be met:

We must empathize with the character

We must know what the character wants and want the character to have it

We must understand the values at state in the character’s life

Basically, we aren’t going to feel sad if some henchman gets offed, but we will feel sad if the protagonist we’ve rooted for and grown to love becomes unable to achieve his desire. 

As McKee spoke of in previous sections about the importance of alternating the positive/negative charge throughout the telling of the story, it is important to alternate between shades of pleasure and pain, because the Law of Diminishing Returns applies to story as much as it does real life.

Law of Diminishing Returns

“The more often we experience something, the less effect it has.”

When you have a slice of pie, it’s the best thing ever. The second slice isn’t too bad. The third and you might hurl. 

“The first time we experience an emotion or sensation it has its full effect. If we try to repeat this experience immediately, it has half or less than half of its full effect. If we go straight to the same emotion for the third time, it not only doesn’t have the original effect, it delivers the opposite effect. The repetition of “serious” emotion is, in fact, a favorite comic device.”

I think maybe this is why I’ve always had a hard time getting into most angst fanfictions. First off, I’m an emotional sponge soaking up everything on the pages, and I don’t like to feel sad. Secondly, I think there are a lot of angst fics that are just non-stop pain and it gets old for me. 

McKee points out that there is one exception when a story can go from positive to positive or negative to negative and successfully elicit an emotional reaction from the audience. If the contract between these events is so great, in retrospect the first takes on shades of its opposite.

Example: A couple argues and breaks up (negative). Next, one kills the other (DEFINITELY negative). The second turn is so powerful that it makes their break up seem almost positive in retrospect. “At least they were still talking then.”

Once a transition of value creates an emotion, feeling comes into play. However, “emotion” and “feeling” are not the same thing. 

Emotion is a short-term experience that peaks and burns rapidly.

Feeling (also known as “mood” in film) is a long-term, pervasive, sentient background that colors whole days, weeks, even years of our lives. It can even dye a personality. 

Depending on the feeling that dyes the character, scene, or story, the emotions evoked can change. If a man is feeling good about life and his career and relationship are going well, but then his lover dies, he’ll grieve and recover and go on with life. But if, on the other hand, he is already dark, stressed, and depressed and then his wife dies...the story may take an even darker turn.

“The arc of the scene, sequence, or act determines the basic emotion. Mood makes it specific. But mood will not substitute for emotion. When we want mood experiences, we go to concerts or museums. When we want meaningful emotional experience, we go to the storyteller. It odes the writer no good to write an exposition-filled scene in which nothing changes, then set it in a garden at a sundown, thinking that a golden mood will carry the day. Undramatized exposition is boring in any light.”

4. The Nature of Choice

“An original work poses choices between unique but irreconcilable desires: It may be between two persons, a person and a lifestyle, two lifestyles, two ideals, two aspects of the innermost self--between any conflicting desires at any level of conflict, real or imagined, the writer my devise. But the principle is universal: Choice must not be doubt but dilemma, not between right/wrong or good/evil, but between either positive desires or negative desires of equal weight and value.”

I think in this age of prolific superhero films, a lot of creators feel the need to frame their story in “good vs. evil” or “right or wrong.”

Human nature dictates that each of us will always choose the “good” or the “right” as we perceive the “good” or the “right” one-hundred percent of the time. Therefore, a choice between “good and evil” or between “right and wrong” is not an actual choice.

However, each person’s perception of what is right or wrong is different. A thief knows that society views stealing as “wrong.” However, if he is stealing food in order to feed his family, in his own eyes, he is doing the “right” thing to keep his family fed. 

“True choice is dilemma. It occurs in two situations. First, a choice between irreconcilable goods: From the character’s view two things are desirable, he wants both, but circumstances are forcing him to choose only one. Second, a choice between the lesser of two evils: From the character’s view two things are undesirable, he wants neither, but circumstances are forcing him to choose one. How a character chooses in a true dilemma is a powerful expression of his humanity and of the world in which he lives.”

To construct and create genuine choice, we must frame a three-sided situation. 

“As in life, meaningful decisions are triangular. The moment we add “C” between “A” and “B,” we generate ample material to avoid repetition. Now there are three possible relationships between A and B: positive/negative/neutral, love/hate/indifference, for example. And we add the same line between A and C and B and C. This gives us nine possibilities. Then we may join A and B against C; A and C against B; B and C against A. Or put them all in love or all in hate or all indifferent. By adding a third corner, the triangle breeds over twenty variations, more than enough material to progress without repetition.

What’s more, triangular design brings closure. If a telling is two-sided so that A vacillates between B and no-B, the ending is open. But if choice is three-sided so that A is caught between B and C. A’s choice of one or the other closes the ending with satisfaction. Whether B and C represent the lesser of two evils or irreconcilable goods, the protagonist can’t have both. A price must be paid. One must be risked or lost to gain the other. If, for example, A relinquishes C to have B, the audience feels a true choice has been taken. C has been sacrificed, and this irreversible change ends the story.”

There’s a lot to be digested here. But basically, what McKee is saying is that a choice between yes/no, good/evil, right/wrong, he loves me/he loves me not is boring and inconclusive. If during the whole story the character vacillates between loving and not loving a man, if the story ends up with them breaking up again, the audience will just think, “They’ll just end up getting back together again at some point.” 

But if you add in a third variable, a price to be paid, something to be gained and lost with the final choice, there is an interesting story. 

In Summary

I know this was a LOT of information to take in at once. But remember the four key elements that create a beautiful scene:

Turning Points

Setups/Payoffs

Emotional Transitions

The Nature of Choice

If you have a problem scene that just doesn’t feel right, that feels flat, take a look and check whether it has all of these four aspects within it. And never give up.

Source: McKee, Robert. Story: Substance, Structure, Style, and the Principles of Screenwriting. York: Methuen, 1998. Print

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The Actual Coronavirus diet…according to HealthMessenger

On March 23, the World Food Programme issued guidelines on the “do’s” and “dont’s” of eating while on quarantine. In last week’s article, I gave my take on each of the 7 tips on keeping a healthy diet in the face of coronavirus…according to the WFP…   

Some of you subsequently reached out to ask what my guidelines would be. Even though I have not personally contracted the virus…yet…and havent had to quarantine, I did preventatively tweak my diet;

Full Disclosure…

As some of you already know, I strongly advocate for low carb diets, especially when tackling auto-immune diseases such as type-2 diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma, etc… . I myself have recently adopted a modified Ketogenic diet in an attempt to rebalance my macros to boost my immune system. The “modified” part comes with the addition of low GI fruits(strawberries, raspberries, kiwi, apples, pears, apricots, tomatoes) and low GI starches(sweet potatoes) around workouts in order to maintain a high metabolic rate. I have also started supplementing with Vitamin D in order offset the lack of sun exposure. That’s enough about me though… . Let’s see what the science has to say…

Low-carb nutrition and immune function

On Number 15, 2019 a study published in ScienceImmunology showed that mice fed a Ketogenic diet for seven days were protected from a lethal flu virus by increasing the number of specialised immune cells in their lungs. But interestingly, this protection only came once the mice had metabolically adapted to the high-fat diet. Giving exogenous ketones without the metabolic adaptation did not confer the same benefit.  Obviously, that’s a far cry from saying a keto diet will do the same for influenza in humans or for COVID-19, simply because 1)Humans are not mice and 2)something tells me we can’t do the same study where we purposely infect people with a lethal influenza strain. To be completely honest, the paper is incredibly dense with detailed discussion of the immunologic and genetic responses, but I think the basic conclusion is good enough. The metabolic adaptation to a ketogenic diet can affect the function of the immune system to the point where it can prevent a lethal infection. But one question we should ask is, if we follow a diet that is proven to help with weight loss and metabolic health and may also beneficially affect immune function, wouldn’t it be worth trying? What do we have to lose?

Quality, quality, quality…

So, now more than ever, you might want to jump on a low-carb diet. I am not going to debate which LCHF diet is the best, simply because there is no clear cut answer to that question and also because I have partially answered that question in a previous article. Having said that, the quality (nutritional density) of the food you choose must prevail over the underlying food category (fruits vs vegetables vs meat vs etc…) promoted by the diet you eventually decide to pick. I don’t care wether you are vegan, carnivore or anything in between, the quality of the ingredients/foods you pick must be of the highest quality possible. That is as organically grown as available in your area. You are better off eating a grass-fed, grass finished steak over an “enhanced” apple(genetically modified with added sugar). Vice versa, you are better off eating an organically grown apple from your grandmothers’ apple tree over an antibiotic treated piece of meat. The same rule of thumb applies across food categories. Simply pay a  bit more attention to the labels and do not hesitate to ask your well-intentioned butcher/gardener.

Cook your Food

France’s health and safety agency (ANSES) convened an expert group to investigate whether the COVID-19 disease can be potentially transmitted via contaminated food.

In light of the scientific knowledge available, ANSES has suggested transmission through food could occur if a person infected with the virus prepares or handles food with dirty hands – and contaminates it.   

“This could concern all types of food (animal or plant products),” ​noted the agency​. “Furthermore, while there is no evidence to suggest that consumption of contaminated food can lead to infection of the digestive tract, the possibility of the respiratory tract becoming infecting during chewing cannot be completely ruled out.”​

As with other known coronaviruses, the novel coronavirus is sensitive to cooking temperatures, ANSES continued. “Heat treatment at 63​°C for four minutes (temperature used when preparing hot food in mass catering) can therefore reduce contamination of a food product by a factor of 1,000.”​

ANSES has reiterated that cooking food and observing good hygiene practices when handling and preparing food are effective at preventing contamination of the novel coronavirus.

Load up on fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds

This one sounds like a no brainer…until you adopt a low-carb diet. Studies after studies have shown that the consumption of fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds is obviously a common recommendation when it comes to strengthening ones immunity.  I would recommend 2-3 pieces of low GI fruits(below 50) per day and at least 5 vegetables(below 30) a day. As far as nuts and seeds are concern, choose raw over salted. Portions will vary on an individual basis. A hand full per day is good rule of thumb though. Forget about the rainbow 

Stay the hell away from refined carbs and sugars

I know how tempting it can be to reach out to cookies whilst binging on the latest Netflix series, awaiting for the quarantine to end …but please…dont… .

Laboratory evidence suggests sugar impairs white blood cell function and triggers acute rises in blood sugar, leading to an increased risk of infections and complications. Therefore, it would make sense that we want to limit these blood sugar elevations. Refined carbohydrates and simple sugars are two of the biggest offenders for blood sugar spikes and should therefore be eliminated.

This is not to say that studies show avoiding these foods results in fewer infections. (We don’t have that clear evidence.)

However, one simple solution is to use the measurement of your own blood sugar as a guide. If higher blood sugar is associated with more complications, it makes sense we want to limit that. I suggest measuring your blood sugar either with a regular glucometer or, even better, with a continuous glucometer (CGM) if you have access to one. If the foods you eat cause your blood sugar to rise above 140mg/dl (7.8mmol/L), consider eating something different.

Again studies show that a low-carb, moderate protein, higher fat diet effectively reduces blood sugar and can even reverse type 2 diabetes. We don’t have proof that this will “boost your immune system,” but it may help keep blood sugars in check which may be associated with decreased infectious risk.

Chicken soup/bone broth

Treating colds and the flu with chicken soup may be the most popular urban myth of all time. Surprisingly, it may not be 100% a myth. One study showed chicken soup “inhibited neutrophil migration,” which the authors suggest could improve our ability to recover from infections. However, this is one of those instances where laboratory findings may not translate to clinical improvements such as fewer or less serious infections. But it’s hard to argue with a tasty homemade soup with chicken(grass-fed), a few low-carb veggies, and plenty of real salt. Immune booster or not, it sounds like a great meal for a period in self-isolation.

Herbs and Spices

Turmeric

Turmeric is a spice commonly used in Indian and Asian cuisine, including curries. It contains a bright-yellow compound known as curcumin, which emerging research suggests might enhance immune function. However, there isn’t any convincing evidence showing that it helps fight viral infections yet. On the other hand, adding turmeric to your food adds flavour, and taking a curcumin supplement is unlikely to cause any harm in otherwise healthy people. If you have any medical conditions — especially if you take blood thinners — check with your doctor before supplementing with curcumin.

Echinacea

Echinacea is an herb that can reportedly help prevent the common cold. But is this reputation well-deserved? A recent systematic review of randomised trials found that echinacea may possibly have a mild protective effect against upper-respiratory infections but doesn’t appear to reduce the length or severity of illness. While it’s impossible to say whether it might offer any protection against COVID-19, it appears to be safe to take on a short-term basis. If you’re at high risk, you may consider taking it for the next several weeks.

Garlic

Garlic, a popular and pungent herb with a characteristic aroma, is widely believed to have antibacterial and antiviral effects, including helping to fight the common cold. A 2014 randomised controlled trial did find that people who took a garlic supplement had fewer colds and recovered more quickly from colds than people who didn’t take garlic. Although this is encouraging, this is just one study. Other high-quality trials are needed to confirm whether garlic is truly beneficial for the common cold or other upper-respiratory infections. For now, enjoy garlic for its zesty flavour and unmistakable aroma rather than counting on it to boost your immunity during the coronavirus pandemic.

Supplements

Vitamin C

For decades, Vitamin C has been used to help prevent the common cold. Among other functions, this vitamin can help maintain healthy skin that provides a barrier to germs and other harmful invaders. In addition, some — but not all — studies suggest it may improve the function of certain white blood cells that fight infection. In addition, there is conflicting evidence about the potential mortality benefits of high dose Vitamin C for patients with sepsis, the most severe form of systemic infections. While it’s unclear whether taking a Vitamin C supplement is beneficial for COVID-19, for most people there’s no harm in taking up to 2,000 mg per day (the upper limit set by the National Academy of Medicine).

For smokers and high-risk individuals, it’s definitely worth considering. Vitamin C is water-soluble, so your body will excrete whatever you don’t need into your urine. However, at very high doses, Vitamin C may cause diarrheas or increase the risk of kidney stones (especially in men), so be sure not to exceed 2,000 mg daily.

Vitamin D

As both a hormone and a vitamin, Vitamin D plays a number of important roles in health. In recent years, people have taken very high doses of Vitamin D with the intention of boosting immunity. But is this an effective tactic? A 2017 systematic review of 25 randomised trials found that taking a Vitamin D supplement seemed to have a mild protective effect against respiratory-tract infections in most people, but provided much greater protection in those who were very deficient in Vitamin D. If your Vitamin D levels are low, you may have a better chance of staying well if you supplement with 2,000 IU per day (or more, with medical supervision). Many — perhaps even most — people are deficient in vitamin D. So it’s probably wise to take a Vitamin D supplement right now, especially if you’re at increased risk for COVID-19. Of course, your body can make Vitamin D on its own when your skin is exposed to sunlight, so try to get some sun whenever you can. How much sun depends on the time of year and your location. A good starting point is 15 minutes of exposure to a large body part (such as the torso or back). Just remember to avoid sunburns, as excess sun exposure carries its own risks

Zinc

Zinc is a mineral involved in the white blood cell response to infection. Because of this, people who are deficient in zinc are more susceptible to cold, flu, and other viruses. One meta-analysis of seven trials found that supplementing with zinc reduced the length of the common cold by an average of 33%. Whether it could have a similar effect on COVID-19 isn’t yet known. Taking supplementary zinc may be a good strategy for older people and others at increased risk. If you decide to take zinc, make sure to stay below the upper limit of 40 mg per day, and avoid administering nasally, due to the risk of olfactory complications.

Fasting

With all the focus on how certain foods affect your immune system, you may also wonder, what about fasting? As counterintuitive as this one may sound, fasting protocoles are proving more and more effective at boosting immune functions..

One study in mice showed that fasting, or more specifically refeeding after a fast, restored immune function that had been suppressed by chemotherapy. During the fasting period itself, however, fasting appeared to impair the immune system, especially in the elderly. This is a very important caveat to keep in mind, especially if yo have already been infected by COVI-19. Fasting should only be used a a preventative tool. 

Over the long term, intermittent fasting and refeeding will boost the immune system. Keep this in mind in preparation for the next pandemic. Sorry but yes, we will likely face other, more or less severe, pandemics in the coming years/decades. Better be safe than sorry.  However, during an acute pandemic, where the immediate risk of infection is higher than usual, it may not be a good time to try fasting, given the potential for a temporary decrease in immunity.

This may sound surprising for those who have heard the phrase, “starve a fever.” The theory is that humans have evolved to not feel hungry and purposely avoid food during an acute illness as a protective mechanism, which may in turn limit nutrients the virus needs to replicate. To be clear, this is all conjecture without any quality supporting evidence.

Other evidence suggests that ketones are beneficial for immune function, and perhaps that could be why some recommend fasting. But considering all of the data together, if that were the case, you are better off adopting a keto diet and not fasting. Based on the limited data available, I suggest not fasting longer than 36 hours during the outbreak of the coronavirus, especially if you are older than 60 years old. It’s logical that you can continue with shorter-duration time-restricted eating, although there is no data on this either.

There you go…my official guidelines on keeping a healthy diet in the face of coronavirus…

Coming up next: Why you cannot “catch” a virus

Until then…take care of you and your loved ones.

To Your Health

The Health Messenger

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Best Air Compressor Pumps Of 2020

10. JUMTOP 12V Portable Compressor Pump for Car JUMTOP 12V Portable Compressor Pump for Car

We begin these reviews with the JUMTOP portable air compressor for car. One thing you will like about it is the fact that it is very fast and powerful. Apart from that, it has a very simple operation for your convenience. It is also compact which allows it to save space.

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This compressor comes with super LED lights which will keep you safe during a roadside emergency. The manufacturer also offers a money back guarantee of 30 days in case you are not satisfied with the purchase. To add to this, it comes at a very affordable price.

Pros: Space-saving design Super LED lights Fast and powerful Multi-function design Cons: Might arrive defective 9. AUTLEAD C5 Auto Tire Pump for Car AUTLEAD C5 Auto Tire Pump for Car

If you are looking for an air compressor which is easy to inflate the car when it has a flat tire, this will be an ideal pick. It is environment-friendly and energy efficient providing better protection to the car batteries. It comes with a 2 years warranty which gives buyers the confidence to purchase.

The automatic shut off feature will ensure that the pressure of your car tires will be maintained at the correct levels.it is also equipped with LED lights to ensure that you use it conveniently even in the dark. In case you got any issue with the compressor, the support team is there to help.

Pros: Fast inflating and efficient to use 3-in-1 LED light Automatic shut off feature Backed with a warranty of 2 years Cons: Poor packaging 8. CREMAX Portable Tire Inflator with Digital LCD Display CREMAX Portable Tire Inflator with Digital LCD Display

This is another portable compressor you will definitely find useful. It comes with an ergonomic handle which ensures that it is comfortable to use. The clear LCD in this compressor will display all the needed information at a glance. Additionally, it comes at a very affordable price for those with tight budgets.

One more thing you will find convenient in this compressor is the fact that it has a wide range of uses. It is therefore not restricted to cars only. It comes in a compact size in order to fit in your car well without taking up much space.

Pros: Fits well in your truck Wide range of uses Emergency lighting for safety Affordable price Cons: None identified 7. AUTLEAD Tire Inflator with Digital Gauge for Car AUTLEAD Tire Inflator with Digital Gauge for Car

This air compressor comes from one of the best brands in the market. It is known for its strong power and fast inflation. It is also well-made to guarantee its durability. This is, therefore, one of the few compressors in the market which you can rely upon.

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The compressor is very easy to use and with its high accuracy, you can be sure to get the tires with the right pressure. Its versatile design allows it to be used in a wide range of applications. When it comes to portability, you will appreciate the fact that it comes with a carrying bag for that purpose.

Pros: Strong power and fast installation Portable design Long cord and equipped with emergency lighting Reliable safety Cons: A bit bulky 6. DBPOWER 12V Tire Inflator for Cars DBPOWER 12V Tire Inflator for Cars

This is a neat and organized air compressor which everyone will fall in love with. It comes with a clear LCD display to ensure that you get accurate readings. It also comes in a compact and space-saving design to enhance its portability. What’s more, the pricing is very fair compared to the features it comes with.

The compressor is equipped with lights to ensure that you use it even in low light conditions. Its ease of operation is something we cannot forget mentioning about the inflator. It comes with an automatic shut off feature as well so that the tires get inflated to perfection.

Pros: Fast and powerful Organized and neat Comes with an automatic shut off feature Affordably priced Cons: Produces much smoke 5. JOYROOM Portable Air Compressor with Pressure Gauge JOYROOM Portable Air Compressor with Pressure Gauge

On the fifth position according to these reviews, we have the JOYROOM air compressor which has been equipped with a pressure gauge. It has a compact size and light weight to guarantee that you easily carry it with you everywhere you go.

Apart from that, this air compressor is equipped with bright LED flashlights which allow it to be used even in the low light conditions. The gauge has also been made in a way that it is very easy to read. The good thing is that you are set to enjoy money refund in case you are not contented with the purchase.

Pros: It has multiple uses Bright LED flashlight The pressure gauge is easy to read Automatic shut off feature Cons: A bit pricey 4. TEROMAS Air Compressor Pump with Digital Display (yellow) TEROMAS Air Compressor Pump with Digital Display (yellow)

If you are looking for an air compressor with very strong power, this is one of the best options for you. It is produced in an assortment of colors from which you can choose from. The strong power for this accessory will ensure that your car gets inflated easily.

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The air compressor is equipped with an automatic shut off feature through which your tires get the needed pressure level. The space-saving design for this accessory is the next thing you are going to appreciate about this accessory not forgetting about the satisfaction guarantee.

Pros: Strong power and fast inflation Digital display and LED lighting Space saving design Multi-purpose design Cons: No power source options 3. AutoVirazh Heavy Duty Portable Air Compressor AutoVirazh Heavy Duty Portable Air Compressor

This is another convenient air compressor which comes with all the features you could desire. It has been known for its strong power which gets your car tires easily inflated. The compressor is equipped with a long power hose which makes it even more convenient to use.

The multi-functional design for this compressor will see it being used on different car models. The tank capacity is also the best as far as air compressors are concerned. You will, therefore, be right to say that the accessory gives you value for your money.

Pros: Comes with a carrying case Powerful and efficient to use It comes with a long power cord Versatile design Cons: Poorly Packaged 2. Kensun Portable Air Compressor for Car Kensun Portable Air Compressor for Car

Kensun is a very big name in the portable air compressors market. It has been subjected to rigorous use for a very long and still proved its efficiency. Its build alone is enough to tell you that this is an accessory which will stand the test of time.

The accessory is also made in a multi-purpose design implying that it can be used in different applications. The gauge of this air compressor is huge and bright enough to guarantee that you get the right readings. Although it comes at a bit higher price, it has many features for you to enjoy.

Pros: Multi-purpose design Easy to read Built to last Takes a short time to inflate Cons: A bit pricey 1. Zeyee Cordless Air Pump for Car Zeyee Cordless Air Pump for Car

Last but not least, we have the Zeyee air compressor which has so many features to boast about. It is made with strong power to guarantee that it will inflate your car tires very easily. It has also been equipped with basic features which make its operation very easy.

The multipurpose design for this tool will prove that it can be used in more than one application. These compressors arrive in different sizes from which the buyer will select from. The manufacturer has proven that this product is worth buying by providing a warranty of 12 months.

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To School or Not? Art School vs. Practical Training

If you’re a young creative fresh out of secondary education, you’re facing a multitude of important and difficult decisions. Whether it’s pressure from your parents and mentors or a previous record of success, you may be interested in pursuing art school. You may also feel a need to gain immediate experience or you have enough confidence in your abilities to jump straight into practical training.

There are clear advantages and merit to be found on either of the previously stated paths. However, some creative people don’t fit clearly into either category. Different people with varying personality types will favor one method over the other and vice versa. Let’s dive into each option and figure out where you may fit.

art school advantages

1. Professors

Art school can provide you with an eclectic environment in which you will learn from a variety of different professors. Each will vary in their specific expertise and experience. This diversity of thought will help you round out your skills. Professors also provide professional references and mentorship after your degree is finished.

2. Venue to Refine Your Skills

Your time at school will give you the necessary time to hone your abilities and practice your craft. An academic environment is a safe one, where it is okay for you to fail. Having the ability to experiment with different styles and can help you see where you excel and where you may need to improve.

3. Networking & Collaboration

As you progress through art school, you will be accompanied by other young creatives working towards a common goal. Not only to obtain a degree in their field but also to create new and exciting expressions of their talent. When you work with other artists it fosters a sense of community which is vital to a thriving art scene.

4. Access to Equipment

Professional equipment is expensive. Whether it’s a recording studio worth hundreds of thousands of dollars or a costly set of brushes. When at art school, you’ll be able to express yourself with professional grade hardware. This can also include specific professional training. In addition, you will have access to creative spaces without having to rent time and space.

5. Internships & Job Opportunities

Arguably the main benefit of higher education is its access to desirable internships and positions in industry leading companies. Professors and internship coordinators often have relationships and connections that simply cannot be obtained without art school. In creative circles, it is often “who you know” as much as it is “what you know”.

Best Fit

Higher ed can cater to many different personality types. If you are a goal-oriented, industrious individual, you can succeed in a structured environment like art school. Having a set schedule with measurable goals usually works well for highly conscientiousness people. Being either extraverted and introverted is okay, and you can still succeed. If you enjoyed the academic environment of high school and achieved high grades, you are most likely well suited for higher education.

benefits of practical training

1. Professional Experience

You may be ready to hit the ground running once you move on from secondary education. Accumulating real-world experience and working with industry professionals can be beneficial. This also provides a sense of familiarity with how creative pursuits fit in everyday life.

2. Creative Freedom

If you prefer your own space to create without limits, you know the results often break down barriers and advance the art form. With a less formal path like this, you are able to create more progressive and challenging pieces. Finding an individual voice is easier when you have the freedom to break from traditional teaching methods.

3. Mentorship

Pursuing an apprenticeship in the arts can provide you with an important voice of reason. Someone to impart wisdom and supply advice can be an invaluable resource. Industry-specific guidance will help you to advance at a more rapid pace. This is also another source of professional references and recommendations.

4. Getting Paid

If you choose this path, you should be able to accumulate some amount of wealth right away. Being able to make a living while you are avoiding debt can be helpful later in life. Graduating with a mountain of student debt can be scary and may not be something you want to face. There is also often more time to work on creative projects when it is your sole focus.

5. Resume Building

Experience can be extremely useful when crafting a resume. Whether you are applying to a well-established company or vying for a respected freelance project, industry professionals like to see a healthy portfolio of work. Whether it’s playing live shows with your band or presenting at art galleries, the more real-world practice the better.

Best Fit

You may have come out of your high school years with enough talent and courage to pursue a career right away. You probably have an entrepreneurial mindset. Being high in openness can be an asset when tackling new challenges and overcoming adversity. If you are lower on the neurotic scale you will tend to be able to handle the inevitable stressful situations of this path in a more productive way.

case studies

Artists Who Went the School Route

Many well-known artists went the traditional route and attended art school, including…

While his venue of choice is the streets, Shepard Fairey was formally trained in the classroom, earning his Bachelor of Arts from the prestigious Rhode Island School of Design in 1992.

Another titan, Jeff Koons, also went to art college, graduating with his BFA from the Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore in 1976, and went on to study at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.

Richard Serra earned both his BFA and MFA from Yale University and is responsible for dozens of monumental public sculptures that can be experienced across the world.

Sculptor Sterling Ruby earned plentiful practical experience while stacking up his degrees, earning his BA from the Pennsylvania School of Art and Design in 1996, his BFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, 2002, and finally an MFA from the Art Center College of Design, Pasadena, California in 2005.

Let’s not forget about our musical artists! The young Lake Street Dive formed while studying at the New England Conservatory of Music and have been touring since.

But, school definitely isn’t for everyone, so if that’s you, you can relate to these notable...

 Artists Who Did It On Their Own

Richard Prince, the often controversial aficionado of appropriation, attended Nasson College in Maine, but he describes his school as without grades or real structure.

Photographer Diane Arbus began her artistic career around 1934 as a painter, but quickly discovered she didn’t enjoy painting. Two years later, she met her future husband Allan Arbus who was working in advertising and introduced her to new design ideas. She continued to study art through summer programs but never went to college. When she and Allan married in 1941, he bought her her first camera and turned their bathroom into a darkroom. She honed her skills through various studio visits with influential photographers like Alfred Stieglitz and Berenice Abbott, and her career as an artist really began to launch in the 1960s.

Finally, what’s a success story without mentioning Pablo Picasso?!  Picasso attended the Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando in Madrid as a teen (at the behest of his father and uncle), but he so disliked formal instruction and stopped attending classes shortly after enrolling.

So there you have it, folks- ultimately, it’s up to your sensibilities to decide which path is right for you, but we hope this information has proven helpful. Let us know your thoughts below!

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2. Realty Investing, When Done Right, is Proven to be Profitable Even During a Recession (like the one we're in today). It has on numerous events, been utilized to effect a bail out, from financial setbacks, such as those that numerous have actually experienced throughout the financial recession taking place in Nigeria today. " Real estate cannot be lost, nor carried away, handled with affordable care, it's about the most safe investment in the world" - Franklin Roosevelt. Not surprisingly, the client decided to take my suggestions - and signed up: it was the obvious, good sense thing to do! 4. Property is Uniquely for Being Universally Acceptable as Collateral, Towards Securing Funding from Banks. Today, property through either structure or lands, with correct titles (i.e. Certificate of Occupancy - aka "C of O") is the most recognized and accepted type of security in Nigeria - and some other parts of the world. Little marvel that real estate investing has actually continued to flourish for so long! Because genuine estate is a physical property or exactly what is called a tough property, this is possible. That is a quality that makes it appealing to investors i.e. individuals with money to invest. Unlike other conventional financial investment instruments, like stocks, for example, whose rate of returns, depend on 3rd parties (e.g. company management), property investments are directly under your control. 1. You Can Refurbish (to Enhance the Value of) Real Estate After you buy a stock, you hold it for an amount of time and ideally sell it for a revenue. The success of the stock depends on company management and their corporate success, which is out of your control. Those payments will be occurring on landed home, which will continue to increase in value throughout the duration of such payments - and certainly beyond. That additional inspires confidence in the minds of those financing the acquisition, that their financial investment is safe. Monthly leas for example can be raised to compensate for inflation - hence providing a cushion result versus inflation induced losses that other sell my house for cash Washington Parcel Return Service financial financial investments suffer. This is something I recommend my clients to do all the time, so they can make great choices in investing. The significance of the above can not be overstated, specifically in Lagos where quite a variety of people have had their fingers terribly scorched, because they failed to take the required precautions. I go over 5 such benefits listed below: If you do it right, the value of your investment will grow, resulting in increased wealth for you. Even though you will not be able to manage modifications that might take place in financial and market aspects, or effect of nature induced modifications, there are lots of other aspects that you can manage, to boost the returns on your investment in it. This is why lots of times genuine estate products are bought with debt - unlike standard investment items like stocks that are NOT tangible, and for that reason perceived as being more dangerous to invest in.

My reaction is always that apart from its capacity for yielding significant earnings, buying realty often gives long terms advantages. This is because the worth of genuine estate generally has the tendency to increase in positive connection with inflationary pressures. This is why residential or commercial property worths and rental rates go up with rising inflation. So property investment can be done utilizing cash or home mortgage funding. In the latter case, payments can be so organized to enable payment of low initial sums, offered by you or a prepared 3rd celebration. This is because, even if all companies fall apart, land will constantly value significantly. To drive my point home, I ended by sharing the following apt quote, by a former American president:. The nature of property for that reason affords owners the unique advantage of having the ability to change the rates they offer, to match inflation. This is one of the crucial advantages a private C of O has over the worldwide C of O, due to the fact that the former (i.e. private C of O) is exactly what will be needed by the meaning customer, in the occasion of any future monetary dealings with the bank in Nigeria. 3. Property Investments Are Immune to Inflation. Simply puts, investing your loan in ownership of feasible property can protect you from the severe results that inflation normally has on other standard investments. 5. Real Estate Investing Allows Use of Other People's Money. Simply puts, you can do it even if you do not have adequate loan. You simply require to understand how. Whether you do whatever yourself or use industry professionals like me, it is important that you work out care and arm yourself with pertinent details and education. Every so often persons aiming to comprise their minds where to put their loan ask me if property ventures are basically profitable, compared to other services chances around. We had substantial conversations, and based on my knowledge as a realty consultant, I suggested landed residential or commercial property financial investment, as the most ideal and protected option channel of investment. Examples include elements associating with adding repair work, or improvements/enhancements to the physical property and tenants you enable to live in it. [A WORD OF CAUTION] The noted benefits regardless of, I still tell prospective investors that due diligence is a vital requirement for being successful. A significant number of customers have confided in me that due to the present economic circumstance, they are not exactly sure of rewarding channels to invest their loan. Some of them are made with bonds and treasury bills however remain in dire requirement of a new financial investment. It has the distinct function of having the ability to safeguard the interests of both the bank and the customer (that's doing the loaning), so that funds can be released i.e. after due confirmation, and conditions and terms are concurred.

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Has the pandemic blurred your personal boundaries?

A year ago many of us would have loved the idea of a work from home scenario. Imagine avoiding traffic and working in a space of your own making. As 2020 bought a deluge of forced change, the romantic images of working from home soon evaporated along with our personal space and the boundaries between our professional and personal lives.

Our brains are simply not adapted to work, rest and play all under one roof. Our perception of control over personal space and time is for the most part the very thing that keeps us sane. Knowing that you have a lunch break, a weekend off or even a socially accepted bed-time is one of the human brains’ innate coping mechanisms. The reason I say it is a perception of control is because in reality we can control very little and nothing brings this fact to light more sharply than a crisis - or in this case a global pandemic.

The simple act of exercising control over our boundaries is often enough to buffer the pressure so often experienced by everyday work and personal issues. In the past, many people escaped to the office in order to avoid relationship issues. Or escaped back home to avoid an issue or colleague at work. It is this physical distancing and removing ourselves from  the hotspot of the stress that enables creative problem solving.

Digital technology makes it easier to be available anywhere and any time, thus creating a significant blurring of our work life boundary. Technology has imposed on our private spaces creating a less than healthy situation for many reasons.

This encroachment into our private lives has for many been compounded by the lockdown measures that have forced people to work from home full-time. And in many cases do the job of school teacher in addition to having to work a full day. Technology is so ubiquitous that it has begun to lead people into thinking that employees have to be constantly available. This kind of random intrusion into a persons’ personal life is at the very least unhealthy., both physically and mentally for everyone concerned. Coupled with the fact that an “always-on” mentality has serious repercussions in our personal relationships and family lives.  No only do we allow others to encroach on our private time, but we also allow our thoughts and actions into the times that should be kept aside for family, exercise, and relaxation.

Not only are we at risk due to the stress caused by the encroachment into our personal space by colleagues and clients, but many of us compound the stress response for ourselves by attempting to multitask. Attempting to get too many things done at once is one of the biggest causes of burnout. Irrespective of popular belief, we are not designed to multitask. The human brain can seldom focus on just one task at a time. If we try to do more than one unrelated task at a time, output quality is severely diminished.

With remote working likely to become a fixture in the coming years, learning to create boundaries and adhere to them is now becoming an urgent matter. Even before the pandemic, one of the biggest contributing factors to declining mental health, relationship problems, lack of productivity and increased substance abuse is our inability to create healthy boundaries. Mostly due to the fear of being seen an inefficient or incapable.

It's critical that individuals figure out how to un-blur the boundaries not only for their own mental and physical health and productivity, but also for their colleagues sake.

Some organisations have begun creating a role whereby managers are specifically tasked to maintain the divide between work and home life. Blocking meetings that run beyond work hours and thereby ensuring the best outcomes in terms of productivity, engagement, and mental wellbeing. It is after all much easier to change when it becomes part of a companies’ culture and value system. It has been demonstrated, especially in schools that institutions who cultivated a work-life boundary system had less stressed employees than those were expected to be always available.

If working remotely is becoming the way that your organisation is going to be moving in the future is it important to consider employee behaviours. If someone does not handle stress well in the office, they are not likely to handle it well at home either. If someone becomes easily overwhelmed or reactive at the office,  looking to blame- shift or move responsibility to someone else, they are unlikely to self manage and cope with creating personal boundaries for themselves or respecting those of others.

Top Tips for managing your boundaries

1. Have a plan and work the plan

Sit with your calendar every week and book out times for family commitments, exercise and even your dinner times. If you cannot be rigid about work hours then at least commit to start earlier on some days and finish later on others. Don’t default from your plan. These appointments with yourself are cast in stone for the most part. It would be idea to sync your calendar with the rest of the family and make it a rule that during certain times of day, electronic devices are not allowed. This gives your brain the rest it craves and allows for a better mental space to solve problems.

2. Get away from your work space

If at all possible it is imperative to define an area in your home, dedicated to work. In doing this you can make it easier to get up and move away from your works area, creating much needed mental and emotional space. Exercise is important for many reasons, perhaps the most important reason are the brain benefits. Movement creates endorphins which help you to deal better with stress. Movement increases oxygen and blood flow to the vascular system and brain. Movement increase BDNF which has been proven to protect against dementia. Practice getting up and away from your desk every 45 minutes. If you can’t find time to exercise everyday, take 10 minutes to do a couple of squats or pushups three times a day. If your meetings are virtual there is nothing wrong with attending a meeting while walking on a treadmill or around the block. Our brains evolved to solve problems while in motion. You may find that your meetings become far more productive of you are moving while talking and problem solving.  Aside from the novelty factor, it may be all you need to feel and perform a whole lot better.

Just like eating times, movement is one of the few things we can actually control in life. It is important to let go of the idea that exercise has to take place in a gym or that it should be an hour in duration. Movement can happen anywhere. Rather make a time for a recreational hike or a trail run on the weekend but think “movement” during the week.

3. Learn to switch off

There are many tools built into our electronic devices that close them down even if we don’t. If you have a hard time turning off, perhaps consider an automated night mode at least 4 times per week. And most definitely on the weekends. You may even go to the extent of putting a timing switch on the wall socket that houses your router. Turning off all devices that emit a frequency has been shown to improve sleep quality. Perhaps find something relaxing or entertaining to amuse your brain if you have become used to the stimulus of being “always on”. A good book, a comedy on TV, even a board game with your kids or partner. If you have something to look forward to in the evening, you’re much more likely to switch off your devices .

4. Make weekends sacred

Treat weekends differently, which means more defined work hours if any at all. Most importantly, make them fun. Do something unusual, challenge yourself to do something you would never have normally considered. An art class, a murder mystery game or a cooking class. Pushing your perceived limits is really good for your mental health, gets you out of a rut and you never know what you will discover about yourself.

If you live alone, weekends can be especially hard. Try not to get sucked into feeling miserable. Plan activities on the weekend in advance and stick to them. This is vitally important for your moods, resilience and productivity during the week.  

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