#anyway it’s 4am good night

[kuromi-hoemie]

when you ask a restaurant for spicy food and instead of cooking it in a way that makes the end result hotter they just obliterate all the flavor by dumping heaps of sriracha all over it after the fact

[gcnpeachbeach]

shadow its me. THE DEVIL. im here to convince you to do sin. come with me steal candy from babies and small businesses

[alfhildr-the-word-weaver]

I must say, it's pretty poetic that I've gotten to season 6 of Vampire Diaries right before another solar eclipse happens in America. I certainly didn't plan it, but it does feel like my timing is very appropriate with this one. I do have questions about the accuracy of the eclipse portrayal in the show, though. I mean, a solar eclipse did in fact happen on May 10, 1994, and it was visible across much of the country, so that much is accurate. But I don't think Mystic Falls would've had quite as good of a view as they show it having. For reference, here's a map of the May 1994 eclipse path (credit: timeanddate.com):

And, if you'll remember, Mystic Falls is like two hours from my old hometown just a stone's throw north of Lynchburg, Virginia, as seen on the locator spell map (this one's all over tumblr, forgive me for not remembering what blog I grabbed it from):

So if you zoom in on the timeanddate map and pick somewhere closeish to there:

It looks like Mystic Falls would be getting a little over 77% coverage or so. It's also worth noting that the '94 eclipse was an annular eclipse, not a total eclipse like tomorrow's eclipse. That still means that the moon went directly in front of the sun, but it does mean that it was small enough/far enough from earth that you didn't quite get full coverage of the sun (thanks to weather.gov for the nifty graphic):

So, I'm not positive whether it would've looked quite as dark as was shown in the show:

Although, I must admit, in this video I found on youtube of the '94 eclipse, (part of me is shocked to find footage from then but I know I shouldn't be like yes they had cameras in the 90s) it actually looks more similar than I expected it to look, but I imagine it was most likely filmed within the path of totality:

But also, when Kai takes Bonnie to Portland, don't they see the eclipse again there? I couldn't find that clip on youtube just now, but Portland barely had any eclipse--only 42-43% coverage, so it would've been way milder of a visual effect, barely any dimming in the sky noticeable without eclipse glasses.

The funny thing is, the area where I live is going to be sitting right around 80% coverage tomorrow. I was lucky enough to get to travel to Missouri for the 2017 eclipse to get into the path of totality, but I'm afraid that it hasn't worked out for me to do so this year, which is immensely disappointing to me as an astronomy enjoyer, but I do still plan to go to an eclipse party and I'm going to start saving to try and get to Spain for the next total eclipse in 2026, which is going to be right around my 30th birthday (screaming). Anyways, it isn't great, but here's my best picture from the '17 eclipse:

I didn't even have a smartphone yet then, because despite it being 2017, I was somewhat of a luddite, so I had the purple flip phone I so stubbornly clung to and a point-and-click Nikon, but I still think this picture is pretty cool for what it is. Here's the zoom in so you can really see that ring of fire (and my shaking hands doubling the image):

Obviously you can find thousands of better eclipse pictures online, but that one's still special to me because it's mine. Anyways, I'll report back with smart phone pictures from whatever I see of the 80% total eclipse tomorrow to compare and contrast with Mystic Falls's 70% annular eclipse of the 90s, because from what I've heard it's going to be much less impressive than full totality was, but I've yet to watch a partial solar eclipse, so I'll just have to find out. Also, if you happen to have any vampiric loved ones trapped in a magical prison dimension who you need help freeing during the eclipse tomorrow, let me know and I'll see what I can do! ;) Hahaha. Anyways, happy eclipse everyone, and may we all possess sufficient self restraint to avoid eye damage (says the woman who has looked at the sun unprotected so many times and is probably going to go blind because of it some day. I know what I've done lol. Don't be me.)

[gardenofhope]

meta go to bed before 2am challenge [FAILED]

[lvstharmony]

[quillkiller]

its genuinely insane how well i function in my day to day with the severe insomnia ive had since my dad died lmao

[prismbearer]

... the Butcher. (Treviso Final Spoilers)

So Treviso-wise I definitely felt dissatisfied with how the Butcher and Ivenci were handled. Ivenci was obviously responsible for the Antaam just coming in so easily-- however the sudden one conversation with an informant who turns out to be the Butcher immediately spiraling into him essentially saying he respects you and dying for the city with Ivenci revealing himself instantly as the New Warlord who evidently despises the crows and wants to take Treviso and then unite the Antaam in Antiva as his personal army and rule it... Genuinely hate Ivenci overall tbh, it should have been spread in bits across the Treviso stuff.

The Butcher felt very DA2 Arishok but without the reserve. Why not build to that more? A couple of quests with an informant that gains our trust as an "Antaam Traitor" who turns out to be the Butcher disguised, testing Rook, while we investigate Ivenci. Butcher should have been involved in outing Ivenci due to not respecting him as a leader and genuinely wanting better for Treviso-- since he grew to love it.

Just a couple of "meet the Antaam informant" quests with us sneaking into an office Ivenci uses... Or maybe just sneaking into a place that is the Butchers for his correspondence with him.

I personally don't mind the lack of focus on crow crimes, I do not doubt they're there and they are mentioned in passing -- but I do dislike that this part with Ivenci and the Butcher felt so rushed.

Rook investigating Ivenci without advising Viago and Teia would have been in character anyways.

I just feel the Butcher taking Blight feels kinda weird; let's say that they offered it for power... The Antaam in Treviso are barely struggling with the Crows the Butcher does not feel threatened. And even if he did or felt tempted to use his men as pawns and test strengthening them with the Blight... Why would he risk himself? He just seemed like more of an intellectual type than implied. After all wouldn't someone who embraced doubt of the Qun and led his men who were loyal out of it be someone who considers these things? I suppose if he's decided he will poison himself with the Blight with that intent to get information... Still meh but not as "Meathead Warlord" move.

(If you're going to go for the Blighted Butcher, and he's decided to embrace it to help you save the city he loves, then maybe toss in a poignant conflicting scene or something that really catches the attention of the player, that makes you question the conflict with the Antaam, if it could be resolved, if Elgar'nan is using his power to dominate their minds into accepting it against their judgment... if there's hope of acceptance of the remaining Antaam in Treviso as citizens so they can choose to stay and live outside the Qun. I mean qunari and the Qun have been mishandled and messy from the very beginning but that's everything with DA always. I say that with love and frustration in almost equal measure. What if the former Antaam built up the drowned district, made a floating boat neighborhood, implied they would work on de-escalating what is implied occupation of other Antaam warlords elsewhere in Antiva... idk I need to actually read the books and comics I hate Bioware for that.)

Instead I think it should have been connected with the Venatori to find information on the ritual. There are plenty of them in Treviso-- and Illario thought he would use them to secure the crows, why not interconnect that for information on a ritual? OR attach it to the random Crow/Cultist couple that ran away together even... Or do that bit in Minrathous... Or have Rook overhear their plans in the crossroads and have a lead...

Just weird placement, too fast pacing here on the Butcher.

I feel like they focus on setting an expectation on appearances or presumption and then subverting it, but if you're going to do that with what is supposed to be the primary antagonist for the city of Treviso make it have more impact? Or lead into Ivenci longer and use the Butcher to do so augh.

Being outplayed by the Butcher who is just pretending to be a random qunari with the Antaam would have absolutely worked and just had more impact spread out. I'm mourning that I was actually intrigued by the Butcher when I assumed it would be like the Dragon King scenario... No one playing this game (or Rook) was getting outplayed by Ivenci lmao that dude did everything he could to tell you he did it from the moment he was introduced. They could have had a little interesting political spy intrigue and it could have been so much better than that sudden sprint.

[jaeyooniverse]

230925 Dawon Fancafe Update - "Native Country Class"

I'm reminded of the Miracle of Istanbul. Son(Heungmin) North London Multi-goal celebration meme(.gif) *

Yes Hello! I've come to you as a reviewer after a while!

First, as we had a layover in Turkey, I tried Kaymak which was on my bucket list!

Well if I missed this opportunity, I don't think I would be able to try for another 2~3 years, so I tried really hard to find itㅎㅎ(Funny but not funny)

First! The first place didn't sell kaymak separately, but on top of a local dessert. So it's not the style I wanted but I tried to buy it just to taste it. But, I couldn't pay by card so I wasn't able to eat it. The second place I found is!!

I didn't take this picture

This place! This place is like a buffet, where you can grab the food you want and pay for it, so you can try it!

Getting to the point, I'll show you the pictures first

Yes I took this picture myself

You can try it like this. The bread at the top is Simit which is a Turkish staple you can try. It was chewy and delicious. And the honey is just standard honey(The scent can vary by region or type so I was anticipating a special scent but that wasnt the case!) And, finally, kaymak!! Firstly, the biggest difference between Korea was the texture and mouthfeel.

I could say it breaks down and melts in your mouth without feeling artificial? First I don't know if there is cream or starch added like in Korea but in my opinion it still feels a bit more natural! The bubbly surface was also similar to the local kaymak I saw(bc it's local;)

Bubbles and detailed surface (soz for repeated edits) last lastlast real last *

And I understand why simit and kaymak are the best combination,

The bread isn't too moist? But when kaymak and honey meet, you could say that moisture fills up the less moist grains with creamy milk and honey's gooeyness? Anyway, these are some charming guys!

I've found if I go on a food trip once in my life, I want to come to this country again! Anyway, be happy today too, and think of me just 13 times. Thank you, yes

I think I need to become more familiar with Ayran

*may contain inaccuracies:^)

[dbphantom]

could not sleep because the mental image of a magical girl holding her beam-firing wand like a grenade launcher would not leave my head so obviously i had to draw my oc doing exactly that

i am content now.

[asyouwlsh]

unbelievable that I’m still a virgin when I went out tonight and random strangers at the club told me how cute I looked and I lost my shirt because I had it tied around my waist when I was dancing in just fishnets/a crop top. the most slut in theory but not in practice to exist ever.

[humanmorph]

Staying up late is actually still pretty fun if it weren't for the knowledge that I'm gonna wake up at 5am no matter what

[lemonnbug]

i'm so sleeby

[erabundus]

this oppressive ATMOSPHERE of joy and camaraderie makes him feel nauseous ... ( humans love making up reasons to be happy, don't they? )

[quarterprioritymidnight]

ok I had no idea about that but the song is literally a story all about one summer night like… also i love Divide it’s so underrated! it also seems to be uhh intimate, i can’t unhear the meaning lol help

oh no it's not i was just being silly again lol. it's definitely abt fucking

[huggybug]

BESTIES!!!!!! ALERT! THE! FREAKING! MEDIA!

i finally finished the moyle fic🤭 i started it almost exactly 4 months ago (lol yikes) BUT ITS FINALLY DONE! (and a whopping 7k words thank you very much)

[125storejuice]

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