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A Perfect Teacher Gift Idea: The Rylan Apple Trophy

Teachers play a pivotal role in shaping the future by guiding, nurturing, and inspiring the minds of the next generation. They dedicate their time, energy, and heart into their profession, making them deserving of recognition and appreciation. A great way to show gratitude to a teacher is by presenting them with a thoughtful, personalized gift that reflects their importance. If you're looking for a unique teacher gift idea, the Rylan Apple Trophy is an exceptional choice.

Why the Rylan Apple Trophy is a Memorable Teacher Gift Idea

The Rylan Apple Trophy is an exquisite piece that combines both elegance and meaning, making it a standout option when selecting a gift for a teacher. Its design features a crystal apple with a delicate base, symbolizing knowledge, growth, and the spirit of learning. The apple is a universally recognized symbol of education, and its combination with premium crystal craftsmanship makes it a truly special gift.

When selecting a gift for a teacher, it's essential to think about something that will reflect the impact they’ve made. The Rylan Apple Trophy is perfect for this purpose because it not only celebrates the teacher's dedication but also serves as a lasting keepsake that can be proudly displayed in their home or classroom. Its sleek and sophisticated appearance ensures it will complement any décor, making it a piece that will continue to bring joy long after it's been received.

Personalized Teacher Gift

What makes the Rylan Apple Trophy stand out even further is the ability to customize it with a personal engraving. This personal touch makes the gift even more meaningful. Whether it's the teacher’s name, a special quote, or a message of gratitude, the personalization will make the trophy feel uniquely theirs. This thoughtful addition shows that you have taken the time to create a gift that reflects their individuality and the appreciation you have for their hard work.

By engraving a heartfelt message, you provide the teacher with a reminder of their incredible impact on the students' lives. The ability to make the trophy your own is one of the most compelling reasons why it is a perfect teacher gift idea.

Versatility for Any Occasion

The Rylan Apple Trophy isn’t limited to just one occasion. While it's ideal for Teacher Appreciation Week or as a thank you gift at the end of the school year, it can also be used for more personal celebrations such as retirement or a teacher's birthday. Its versatility makes it appropriate for a wide range of events, ensuring that the teacher in your life always has a memorable keepsake to cherish.

In addition to being an ideal gift for teachers, the Rylan Apple Trophy is perfect for any educational professional. It could serve as an award for the "Teacher of the Year," for an outstanding contribution to education, or as a recognition for a teacher who has gone above and beyond. No matter the occasion, this trophy speaks volumes about the importance of education and the teachers who dedicate their lives to it.

Conclusion

If you’re searching for a meaningful teacher gift idea, the Rylan Apple Trophy is an outstanding choice. It combines beauty, symbolism, and personal sentiment in one elegant package. Not only will it make your teacher feel appreciated, but it will also serve as a reminder of the difference they’ve made in the lives of their students. Whether for Teacher Appreciation Week, a milestone celebration, or as a heartfelt thank you, the Rylan Apple Trophy is the perfect way to show your gratitude and respect for the amazing teachers who shape the future.

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@agathokakology​ sent : Hiya! Reading your ramble about what you've been realizing with Fred lately, can I just say this that I adore you and Fred and and your love for her so much? It is always so endearing to see you do anything with Fred from writing to doing dashboard games and even throw random thoughts about her over. Everything about her are so well thought out and beautifully executed and the fact they'd come from a place of pure passion is beyond amazing and inspiring. I've only recently got to be friends with you, but I wish to tell you this that getting to know you and your wonderful Fred is truly one of the best gifts to get in life! You two have all of my love. You are very wonderful to have around, Rylan, thank you for being awesome! I love ya so much! <3 <3 <3 

hey hi i am ... legit crying rn :) this means so much to me i can’t even begin to tell you like. i’m honestly crying ‘cause ! god. fred really IS a part of me and it’s been hard trying to cope with shifting my perception of myself and i think fred has also been a gateway for me to ... maybe stop hating myself so much, i think ? idk this sounds weird but the bottom line is ! this means seriously everything to me and i wish i had a coherent thought but i’m just overwhelmed. you’re fucking great. you’re an angel of a person and i’m sorry i’m so bad with messages, you truly are an angel blessing me always. i’m. gonna stop before i make a fool of myself !

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Gay Sci-fi Recs

I've complained enough recently that I figure I should balance it out. And I think a small subgenre like sci-fi gay romance deserves some pimping. So these are the ones that I've found so far, minus the great work by Santino Hassell, which has sadly been pulled from Amazon. It's probably still findable online, though, so I'll still encourage anyone to seek out his work if you're interested in very well-written and realistic, often gritty but ultimately sweet gay genre romance.

Angel Martinez, 'Gravitational Attraction'

In some ways, Gravitational Attraction is the closest m/m novel on this list to more mainstream examples of vaguely cyberpunky space opera romance, which I have long enjoyed, ever since my teenage affection for Joan D. Vinge. There's spaceship battles, fascinating alien societies, two tortured heroes, a cyborg, and strange but dramatic powers with scientific sounding yet outlandish explanations. In this case, you'd probably call both protagonists 'tortured heroes', which is cool, not to mention one of them is the cyborg (of sorts). I love the way the story starts out with a bang, as a small commercial ship encounters the creepy remains of an inexplicable catastrophe in space, with a sole survivor who doesn't remember what happened. Things keep going in a fast clip from there, even as a sweet relationship develops between two almost broken but ultimately very strong individuals. It's a very satisfying story even just for sci-fi fans, but if you're into both queer romance and genre fiction, you'll be very pleased.

Felicia Davin, 'Edge of Nowhere'

This is a wonderful, now somewhat classic cyberpunk concept: the teleporting brash young runner, Kit, hired by the shady corporation that's engaging in shadier research that messes with the nature of reality. Kit is far from a cliche, however: he's extremely vivid and sympathetic, and he's a great match with the steady, protective and honest guard Emil, whom Kit is hired to transport. But of course, things go wrong and nothing goes according to plan. There's a bunch of interesting physics ideas being played with, but there's equally interesting relationship dynamics, both between Kit and Emil and between Emil and the other corporate employees he feels responsible for. It's rare that the 'shady corporation' is presented in a complex way that includes the manifold motivations and natures of the various scientists and human beings actually working there. There's a wonderful subtlety to all the relationships, not just the romance, and the writing overall. It's very satisfying both as sci-fi and as romance, which is rare and definitely something to celebrate.

Hanna Dare, 'Machine Metal Magic'

I definitely enjoyed the fun, breezy writing here, and I like the premise of techno-psychics enough to overlook some of the holes in the world-building. Perhaps I simply have some issues with the idea that the Singularity occurs and all machines could rise up to the point where they exile all humanity from the solar system. If you swallow that basic premise, however, there's fun to be had, and the book is stand-alone but first in an interesting series. The romance is on the cute and sweet side, without much interpersonal conflict, but the psychic, Jaime, is a very good match with the more steady, jock-type Rylan. It helps that Rylan has secrets of his own, and the other people on their ship have fun personalities with some mystery as well. The overall plot here is fun, especially since I really enjoy the whole AI aspect, especially an AI that can only really talk to (or through) one person. It's not super memorable but still a fun read.

Jenn Burke and Kelly Jensen, Chaos Station series

I absolutely love this series about two super gritty, abrasive soldiers, best friends and former lovers, both of whom thought the other was presumed dead in a human-alien conflict. The story starts as a retired soldier, named Zander, needs passage on a ship that the other's coincidentally working as a mechanic on. Zander is a super soldier on a mission to rescue his fellow altered comrade who had seemingly gone violently insane as a consequence of the procedure, initially done to help fight the aliens. Now Zander too is in imminent danger, and he needs his old lover, Felix, and his crew to help him save his comrades from themselves. Not to mention the danger that Zander is in, on a race against time as he fights not to succumb to violent insanity before he's done or they find a solution. Needless to say, the challenges here are truly impressive, and the action is fast-paced and exhilarating, though the thing I really find outstanding is the gritty, believable atmosphere of life on a spaceship or a space station, as well as the abrasive but intense and deeply loyal, ultimately loving connection between Felix and Zander. Especially in the later installments, there are also several scenes where truly strange and awesome things occur, enough to inspire that famous sense of wonder that is supposed to result from the best science fiction.

Kelly Jensen, 'To See the Sun'

This is more of a gay version of a mail-order bride story, where instead of the American West, you have a rim planet. It's a small scale, almost slice-of-life romance story that depends on the gritty, believable details of world building about an outpost on a mining planet for its science fiction aspects. If you like survivalist sci-fi, such as The Martian (which I do), combined with careful and sensitive characterization, plus a kid that adds to the story instead of being window-dressing, you'll enjoy this. I wouldn't have tried this without enjoying the Chaos Station series, but I'm glad I did. It's not the grand space opera or thriller I normally gravitate towards, but these are interesting and real-feeling people that I cared about, which is what's really important to me.

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Step inside celebrity chef Rachel Khoo's stylish London home – with Parisian-inspired kitchen

Complete with a charming shaker-style kitchen Rachel Khoo’s London home is simply stunning. The celebrity chef, writer and broadcaster’s two bed flat is on the market, after she relocates to a stylish new home in Sweden.

The contemporary two-bed apartment was designed and renovated by Rachel, to make it the charming home it is today.

The standout space of the whole property has to be the open-plan Parisian-inspired kitchen, dining and living room. From which the renowned chef has filmed and developed recipes for her most recent cookbooks.

Another famous kitchen: At home with Rylan – see his show-stopping kitchen makeover

‘As a chef the kitchen is the most important room for me, and this kitchen is truly the heart of the home’ explains Rachel.

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‘For the design of this home I wanted to focus on functionality and beauty, a home designed for urban living’ Rachel explains.

‘The centrepiece of the home is undoubtedly the kitchen, which has real soul – it is a wonderful space to cook in. Here I have hosted everything from cookery workshops, to brunches for food writers, to dinners for my friends.’

The famous kitchen

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It’s easy to see why she loved this room so much. The striking kitchen is designed by deVOL, with Shaker-style cabinets in an invigorating pea-green hue. With matching tiling from Milagros, a Columbian tiling shop on Columbia Road.

More: Green kitchen ideas – redecorate with a colour that’s both sophisticated and fresh

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The worktops are reclaimed Iroko school science-lab counter tops, which Rachel sourced from Retrouvious.

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In the same open-plan area resides a comfy sofa for lounging and a dining table for entertaining.

In addition to its generous open-plan kitchen and dining space this impressive property offers two decent sized bedrooms, a compact boutique-style bathroom and a courtyard.

Courtyard

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The patio offers a characterful extension of the kitchen, with a wall of kitchen cupboards outside.

This continuation of the shaker-style kitchen welcomes outdoor kitchen vibes – a must for any budding chef who loves entertaining.

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Just collapsed on the sofa after a busy day of podcast recordings and filming with @foodnetworkuk for my new TV show My Swedish Kitchen. Coming to your screens in 2 days Thursday 9pm on @foodnetworkuk . Special thank you to @suqqu_uk_official for the glowing make up today (gift) Outfit @emilyandfin (gift) . . . . . . . . . . . #rachelkhoo #myswedishkitchen #foodnetworkuk #tv #cookeryshow

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Rachel often filmed her much-loved podcasts and TV shows from her inspiring shaker kitchen. An impressive kitchen for her to resume her cooking commitments would have been high on her proprieties when house hunting over in Sweden.

Bathroom

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The property’s bathroom is inspired by boutique hotels, with a roll-top bathtub and a Moroccan-style plaster on the walls.

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This impressive property is on the market with agents Dexters.

Related: Once Meg Ryan’s house, this stunning San Fran property is on sale for $19.95million

We can’t wait to see more of her new home on future shows.

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how’s my portrayal ? / accepting ( also known as rylan and her neverending needy ass ).

@archivars​ sent : I am in love with you & Fred ?? The development you put into her & how she's being developed every day?? God she's fantastic, it's great fun to watch her grow & once i get to actually respond to discord messages in a timely matter we will get great things going. This message did not go where I wanted it to go. But you're fantastic & ily ❤️

i cannot tell you how good this message made me feel c’: it means so so much to me, truly —— no other character has ever meant to me what the fredster does, so this just fills ? my heart ? so much ? and coming from you ! who constantly inspire me ic & ooc ! man i’m ... i’m constantly in awe of you & the multitude of complex, layered characters and stories you produce. i am SO HYPED about plotting with you ( even if we’re both equally bad at responding to messages but it’s okay, time doesn’t matter: we make our own reality ). you truly are a gem of a human being, thank you SO MUCH for giving my endorphins this sweet sweet high ♥