#and the cards are closeish by

[izzy-b-hands]

my back really hates enthusiasm. woke up not eager but ready to get started on multiple things at once and it really said 'oh? you want to be able to move without pain? fuck you'

But fuck my back say I, bc I can work on the grocery pick up while laying down. Check mate, you... spine.

(turns out nothing i can think of to say/type to shame my spine sounds effective. it all just sounds vaguely clinical lmao)

[justingrey22]

So I had this dream last night and I have to write it out before I forget everything that happened

In the dream, I was a few hours from where I live, because I had heard that Taylor was going to be in the city for one reason or another. So I went over there just to see if I could just catch a glimpse of her. I think because I've been having a rough time lately, I just wanted to see her to lift my spirits and fill my soul

But I didn't see her from the car, never saw a crowd of paparazzi or fans flocking anywhere, so I parked on the street and got out of the car. I was near a restaurant, but also near this local recording studio. Anyway, I get out of my car, and start walking to the restaurant thinking that if I can't see Taylor at least I can get something to eat. That's when Taylor walks past me, she recognizes me, and she's like "Justin!" She pulls me into the biggest hug as she asks me how I am.

I was flabbergasted, so I just said "Thank you for coming so close to where I live" and she said "Of course, it's so good to see you! It's been since reputation tour, right?" And I said "That's right." So she has a team of like three people with her and she asks them if they mind giving her some space because she wants to talk to me for a bit So obviously I'm freaking out a bit. So I say "Yeah, I tried to get tickets for Eras Tour but I just haven't had any luck" and she looked devastated.

She said "What all did you do?" So I said " tried for 8 hours during presale but never got anything, then I tried to use a friends Capital One card for that presale but I also never got anything. Then I got the second presale code in February but never got anything again. Then I found this twitter called Eras Tour Resell, and they've posted fave value tickets from fans, but l've never been chosen" and she was like "Okay, let's fix this.

You've gone above and beyond to try to get to this tour. Come with me."

She grabs my hand and we start walking to the local recording studio. As we're walking, she says

"Which shows are you able to make it to?" And I said "Pittsburgh is what I signed up for because it's closest, but I lm also trying for Philly, Nashville," and for the life of me in the dream I couldn't remember Atlanta, so when I said I couldn't remember she said "It must be Atlanta, that's closeish to here" so she had my back.

Anyway, we go into the studio, go to a back room, and she goes to this guy at a desk who's name I forgot. She tells me Nashville will be the hardest because it's so full, but that she's gonna figure out something. She talks to him about pulling up Philly, Pittsburgh, Nashville, and Atlanta's stadium rosters, and then she looks to me and says "How many tickets were you trying to get?"

And I said "3" so she tells the guy to find 3 seats together, and a few minutes later, he finds one's in Nashville. So she says "There's 3 together on the floor for the Saturday Nashville show, does that work?" And I said "How much are they? I might be able to make it work depending on the price" and she smiled and said "Don't worry about that." She tells the guy to print the tickets and give them to me, and then she turns to me and says

"He's gonna give you these tickets and you'll be all set to go." And I was like "No, Taylor, I can pay." And she smiled and said "You've paid enough." And she pulls me into a hug and I started crying into her shoulder. When she pulled away, I wiped my face and she said "You have to experience this tour. It's the wildest thing l've ever done, and I need the reaction video from you experiencing it." So it dawned on me that she's watched more of my videos and I said "I'm sorry that I don't like False God" and she busted out laughing and said

"It's okay, honesty is a good thing between us."

Then her mom appeared and said they had a phone call to make, and Andrea waved at me.

Taylor said "I gotta go, but make sure he gets you those tickets and I'll see you in Nashville. That's gonna be a special stop, so be ready." I thanked her profusely, we hugged again, and then a few minutes later we got the tickets from him and someone escorted me out of the studio and I woke up right as I got back in my car and slammed the door shut

@taylorswift It was so refreshing to have this dream last night after feeling so awful lately 💘

[ranboo5]

The desire to talk about DHAU vs the desire to keep my cards closeish to my chest on the off chance I actually write anything ever in my goddamned life

[chrysaliseuro2018]

Sagrada Familiar

Friday 18th started slowly as usual. We are not early birds in our family. Leisurely breakfast at the apartment muesli, toast , tea, some imported coffees for the younger set. Our little tube of Vegemite is proving popular (at least with me) and an essential for overseas trips if you want to have spreads containing something other than sugar. Our plan for the day was to start at Park Guell. Commissioned by Count Guell between 1900 and 1914 and landscaped by Gaudi it was intended to be a residential area for the wealthy. It never took off so the park remains as a tourist and no doubt local attraction. The park overlooks the city so it was an opportunity to get away from the hustle and bustle and enjoy the view. We eventually headed out around 11.30 on a very fine sunny day around the 20 degree mark. A quick metro ride then a walk of about 20 mins got us to the park. The walk should be mentioned in that the final chunk was up one of those 1 in 10 hills culminating in steps to get you to the park entrance. There were escalators by the steps but unfortunately two of the three weren't working so the knees, calves, hips, heart and various other complaining anatomical parts got a work out. Anyway we arrived. Park entrance is free though for 5 euros or so you can get closer to some of the Gaudi creations. Unfortunately the waiting time was 2.5 hours and we were more keen on just enjoying the park so we kept trekking up to the upper most point which is a stone viewing platform with 360 degree views across the city. Great views - Barcelona is pretty low rise so easy to pick up landmarks particularly La Sagrada. After 20 mins or so we started to slowly wend our way back down through the gardens, listening to the odd busker, looking at the views and the odd quirky Gaudi creation and finally finding ourselves by the main entrance gates where some unusual Gaudi offerings are on display (see photos). We slowly re-traced our steps to the metro which was much easier on the way down. This afternoon one of our holiday highlights is planned. A trip to La Sagrada Familia which on second visit is becoming a bit more familiar. Prior to that, lunch is on the cards and we headed to Sagrada territory which is closeish to where we stayed in Barca 4 years ago. We particularly had in mind a strip of outdoor restaurants in a treed and fairly sheltered (only bikes) boulevard. We quite easily found the place where we had enjoyed a few meals and libations 4 years before. At that time we were on holiday with my sister Jenny in Barcelona. We settled in for a beer and some tapas. Liz had a vodka and tonic and it was of the free pour of vodka variety. She had to tell the waiter to stop - big afternoon ahead. Liz, Penny and George went for the seafood paella (pie-ai-yer) as the locals say, ok but not great. Jeremy and I went for the baby squid, anchovies, tomato salad, local bread coated with fresh tomato juice and patatas bravas - Yum. Washed down with a cleanser. It was very convivial with a very genial waiter and as ever when you are sitting outside some sights to watch. This is where my sister, who loves to chat to strangers, famously 4 years ago (I think after a couple of the waiter's special vodkas) decided to speak to a few of the ancient locals sitting on a nearby park bench. Only prob was that she didn't speak Spanish and they didn't speak English. The ensuing chaotic interchanges needed to be seen to be believed but were fairly hilarious and left all parties bemused. Good on you for trying though Jen. We reckon the same aged duet may have been there this day and we took a photo. The usual ménage of dogs strolling by with the highlight the tiny little runt dog that looked like a scruffy mongrel but which trotted around the table importantly until it needed to go to the loo. It's party piece was to raise itself on its front two legs lifting both back ones in the air to enable adequate clearance for its business to be completed. It then continue is self important strutting. After a pleasant hour and a bit we headed back the few hundred metres to La Sagrada. Gaudi's unfinished masterpiece has been under construction for 100+ years (with pauses) and now is planned to be finished in 2026 which is the centenary of his death. It is perhaps one of the most stunning buildings I have ever visited so absolutely no prob re-visiting. Liz also loves it. We had booked tickets ahead (well done Liz) to avoid the queues which are significant so pretty immediately went via lift to the top of the nativity facade. There a very narrow stone walkway takes you around that area with views both over the city and of the various unusual bits of Gaudi workmanship. Bundles of fruit being one of them. It's intriguing and difficult to do justice to though the photos will. It would also be phenomenal to see the completion of the building (2026 Hmmmm!) with additional towers being built including the main one which will be 170 metres high. This tower, planned by Gaudi but being built now, was deliberately designed to be lower than the top of the neighbouring mountain as Gaudi believed that a construction should not be built higher than something created by God. If the exterior is to be thrilled about then the interior is something else. It seems so many people come to Barcelona, look at the exterior and then for whatever reason do not go inside the Sagrada. The queues to get in, for one, can be offputting. It really is worth the effort. It is just so different. Gaudi had a vision. The building is so light (natural light). Spacious. Grand - with the supporting pillars built to look like the boughs and branches of massive trees. The stained glass windows so magnificent and lots more. It's the sort of place where it is great to just sit and take it all in. I always think I'd like to visit it every couple of years. Of course if I was a local I think that would be every couple of weeks. Reluctantly we headed out. Next stop for Jeremy George and me was the local food market. Tonight is home picnic night. This is a hangover from family holidays where on one night at least we would sit in the hotel room and have things like baby bel cheese and salami with toms plus other bits and pieces. We had a lot of fun buying various varieties of cheese, Jamon, marinated sardines, tomatoes, breadsticks, anchovies, fruit, olive oil. Beer and wine to wash it down - George brought a very nice Bordeaux with her so that was consumed. Food was delicious, eaten with fingers, wine great, very boisterous. A fun night, we played cards, laughed, carried on and generally had a good time. What a day it tested our stamina. My phone indicated just over 20000 steps and 35 flights of stairs. We all trooped off to bed pretty tired, happy and ready for a good nights sleep. Today will take some matching. Sub Editors comment: re the Camp Nou visit yesterday. Jeremy and I really enjoyed it. The stadium is starting to show its age with facilities and seating looking a little tired. There is no roof on three sides of the ground and stands are very high so it must get pretty cool in winter. So no surprise that they intend to build a new state of the art stadium for completion by 2021. 2021 looks very close given the scale model we saw and the work required. The other thing which needs mentioning is that currently the stadium visit seems almost like a homage to Messi. The great Argentinian looks like he is coming towards the end of his career going on age though still has all his wizardry. There are endless replays of his goals to watch in the Barca FC museum. He is just a phenomenal player I hope we see his like again soon given Ronaldo at Real is surely getting towards the end of his superb career too.

[monroe-militia]

I can’t decide which of the Femslash February fics to work on so I’m just lying here doing nothing instead, even though I really need to get them done and posted before the month ends. I’m not going to be able to do all the ones on my bingo card, but I’ve got a specific line I’m hoping to finish.

So here are the five fics I’m hoping to get finished in time.

1. Charlie x Nora fic for “au: fairytale”

So I’ve already made a post about this before, but it’s got aspects of Cinderella in it. Miles is keeping Charlie safe and hidden from Monroe in Philadelphia with him until he get can safely escape the republic with her. She attends a masquerade party that he specifically told her not to where she meets an intriguing woman named Nora. I’ve got a bit over 2k written of it at this point and I think I’m closeish to finishing it.

2. Charlie x Duncan fic for “accidental marriage”

Again, I’ve briefly mentioned this one before. Charlie wakes up in New Vegas married to Duncan and now Duncan’s men listen to her, but there’s the expectation that Charlie’s people will listen to Duncan too. I’ve got a little over 400 words of this one written so far. I’m expecting it to be a shorter one-shot unless I get carried away.

3. Charlie x Nora soulmate au fic for the free space

Because I’m always a slut for a good soulmate au. This is set back early season one when Miles decided he couldn’t be around Charlie all day every day and told her, Maggie, and Aaron that he would meet up with them in a couple of weeks only for her to follow him anyways. He sees Charlie’s soulmate mark and it reminds him of the woman with the matching mark whose help they could really use if they want to get Danny back. I’ve also got a little over 400 words down for this one.

4. Charlie x Heather fic for “road trip”

The blackout never happened and Charlie and Danny take off on a road trip together because they have a lot of places they want to see and they haven’t really been anywhere. They were only planning on stopping at the hotel run by the Matthews family for long enough to catch a few hours of sleep before taking off again early the next morning, but the girl working there makes Charlie rethink that. I haven’t started writing this one yet.

5. Nora x Rachel fic for “au: science fiction”

More like au: more/different science fiction. I don’t have the details worked out yet, but Nora and Rachel are an established badass couple in this. I haven’t started this one yet either.

[ranboo5]

graph the. the wha? – @monachopsissssss

The desire to talk about DHAU vs the desire to keep my cards closeish to my chest on the off chance I actually write anything ever in my goddamned life

The desire to talk about DHAU vs the desire to keep my cards closeish to my chest on the off chance I actually write anything ever in my goddamned life