#attraction to fax machines

[objectum-conceptum]

can you make a flag for objectum attraction towards pool toys/pool floats? if you've done that already, can you make one for fax machines?

hell to the yea. I misread your first ask so you get a bonus flag. congrats 🎉

Attraction to fax machines

Attraction to pool toys

Attraction to inflatables!!

[megtrns]

Maybe mtmte Megatron juggling with his feelings for a human liaison? going from indifference, maybe even an ounce of repulsion to a strong attraction, lust, not really knowing where to place all of that baggage he's got.

hi anon, thank you for requesting ! i might have gotten carried away but i hope this lives up to your expectations <3 feel free to request another if it doesn't ( i don't usually turn down the chance to write about my favourite character hihi)

time will tell. megatron / gn!reader. sfw! one-shot angst. pinning. the usual dilemma.

i. You and Megatron have crossed paths three different times. The first time you could barely see through the smoke crowding from all sides, caught in the crossfire between two giant robots desecrating your city. With one foot trapped under the rubble, all you could do was helplessly stare, unable to comprehend the number of fallen buildings swallowed by the fire. There was so much noise in the distance — the blaring of car alarms, the crying of children, the screaming and shouting, all causing the ringing in your ears to grow louder. But the world fell silent the moment he emerged from the chaos, gunmetal grey and towering above you.

You wondered if it was the shock or the fear that caused you to hallucinate his eyes: red like rubies under the midday sun, narrowing at you in disgust. Surviving that was difficult, living past it was even harder. But the world continued to spin and forgetting became easier. You would have never guessed that your first, brief encounter with him was just the catalyst; the first domino to fall, leading you straight back to him.

ii. The second time you met was aboard the Lost Light. Once you've reported to the bridge to formally introduce yourself to your captain, Rodimus was somewhat apologetic (if not embarrassed) that his second in command wasn't there to greet their first and newest human liaison. Wanting to make a good first impression, you had volunteered to look for him yourself. Having been spontaneously relieved from your previous duty above the Vitalis, you had wondered what your new co-captain would look like. With Thunderclash's deteriorating health, you didn't want to burden anyone with your departure, so you quietly left for the nearby space station to await your transfer. For months you were in the dark, with little if not outdated information on your new crew.

So when you stood outside the habsuite of your co-captain to see him, the world suddenly stopped spinning — time melting to bring back the smell of smoke and ash.

Yet you stood your ground, hands curled into a fist inside your coat, wondering if your face had given your fear away. But Megatron made no move to spare you a glance — acting as if he hadn't seen you — before retreating to his room and away from the light. The second the doors clicked shut, your knees instantly gave in.

And as you were sliding down the wall with your head between your hands to steady your breathing, you didn't notice that he saw everything through the little window of his doorway.

iii. While most of the crew took an immediate liking to you, the same couldn't be said about everyone. It was months after your arrival and Megatron has yet to speak to you. Anything of importance between the two of you was relayed back and forth through Rodimus, and you were getting tired of his complaints on being treated as a makeshift fax machine. So you had cornered the former warlord one night, having waited in front of his room for hours. With a steady gaze, you had mustered all the courage to ask him if he hated you.

" Hate you?" Megatron frowned, the mask of indifference cracking for the first time to give way to annoyance, " I don't even think about you."

Gaping with your mouth open like a fish, you marched down to Swerves for the strongest human drink the minibot had to offer, using the liquor to wash down the shame.

iv. The next few months were grueling, not only for the both of you but for the entire crew. Whenever you and Megatron were in the same room, an argument was bound to explode. Brainstorm once said you two were more volatile than any chemical he's ever tampered with, and that was saying something. Back and forth, you'd both fight for the last word, sometimes over things that didn't even make sense, as if you were both just trying to test each other's limits. You reasoned to your fellow crew members that you and Megatron are just like two magnets that repel.

But what is hate if not attraction ? Every time you cross the room to pick a fight with him, that was a pull. And every time he reciprocates, that was another pull. And when Rung told you that maybe this was the closest thing to your company that Megatron would ever let himself indulge in, everything started to click into place.

This had nothing to do with pride — it was remorse.

With the new knowledge in mind, you interrupted him mid-fight to yell that you forgive him. That even if you weren't sure if you've meant it, you forgive him.

Taken aback, the expression on Megatron's face was unreadable.

" I'm done pretending that I hate you. I don't. Not anymore."

Just like that, the ice began to thaw. Sure, there were a few awkward moments where Megatron was unsure of how to act towards a person whose race he wanted to destroy only less than a decade ago. But in the privacy of your office and away from prying optics, the past became a distant, faraway thing. Instead of looking down at you from his height, he'd be the one to displace his mass to enter your space; a silent permission to start over.

An invitation you gladly accepted.

v. Your conversations were usually philosophical, if not sometimes intimate: a hesitant yet growing disclosure of vulnerability from both sides, making the effort even sweeter.

And slowly but surely, you start to feel it all over again: the rush, the headiness, the nerves. But this time it wasn't fear, or loathing, or anger. It was something new and secret, waiting to come alive whenever he sits close to you. And you sense it from him too : all the not-so-subtle staring, the brushing of his servos against your fingers, the faint ripple of his emf field ghosting against your skin with want.

Here, with nothing but the stars outside, still and unblinking, you met Megatron for the third time : yearning and unapolagetic, already pulling you on his lap to gently catch your mouth between his dermas.

He tells you he's tired of running, of repenting and regretting when he can choose to give you what you deserve; weak in denying you. He lays you on the couch to delicately raise the bare, curve of your leg, stroking the scar that marked your skin.

You gave him a gallic shrug. " That was a long time ago."

" And what of now?" He asked, kissing the scar softly. " Now is another time. Far away from yesterday and the days before." vi. You and Megatron have crossed paths three different times, once when he believed he could conquer time and later, when he was trapped as its prisoner. Now, you meet him for a third time — when you're kissing him free with the promise to begin again.

[simpingforstardew]

misty [chapter three]

pairing: sdv harvey x reader

synopsis: harvey has always been a man of routine and order— although just as he begins to tire of his life in pelican town, a new farmer moves to the valley and turns his life around. chapter three.

warnings: poor overworked harvey :(( please enjoy my harvey playlist while you read ♡ (this is crossposted from ao3).

word count: 1.6k

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The fluorescent lights of the clinic cast a harsh, sterile glow, illuminating the white walls and linoleum floors of Harvey’s small office, casting an unnaturally pale glow over the cluttered desk. The clatter of the doctor’s footsteps on tiled floors echoes through the empty hallways.

Today was supposed to be different. Today was supposed to be his day off.

For the past two weeks, Harvey had been working overtime, sacrificing his days off to update Pravoloxinanone prescriptions, coordinate with healthcare professionals around Ferngill, and arranging appointments for the townsfolk. Turns out that without the distraction of an attractive farmer, the passing work days have been unforgivingly laborious.

He could, in theory, ask Maru to pick up some extra shifts, to stay behind a couple hours more. He knew she was eager to help, but he couldn’t bring himself to burden her further. She had her own responsibilities, attending college lectures online while juggling part-time work at the clinic.

A sudden death rattle of his fax machine shattered the silence, its mechanical whirring cutting through the stillness of the office like a knife— a relentless reminder of the endless stream of tasks demanding his attention.

He glances at the clock on the wall, his tired eyes struggling to focus through the thick lenses of his glasses.

3:30 pm.

Another hour wasted, another day lost to the demands of his job. He sighed wearily, running a hand through his greying hair. Harvey still couldn’t tell if the strands of silver were a testament to his age or his perpetual stress. He didn’t know which answer he would prefer.

He gazed out of his window, watching sparrows gracefully darting through the clear sky above. Dark-eyed juncos, specifically— Junco hyemalis. Harvey’s brief fascination with bird-watching while at University always managed to resurface during moments like this, when searching for an excuse to look away from his work.

The sight stirs something within him, prompting him to break the monotony. Locking himself in his office, Harvey realized, would only consign him to an evening of fatigue. So, he pushes away from his cluttered desk, picking up his green overcoat from the coat rack as he leaves the clinic.

Hurrying down the cobblestone path, Harvey’s mind races with a cacophony of thoughts. He fails to notice you walking his way until it is too late.

You collide with a jolt, and Harvey stumbles backward. The doctor could practically hear his heart pounding in his chest. His dishevelled appearance must have been evident, his fatigue and stress written plainly across his face.

“Oh, shoot, I—,” You panic, rubbing your shoulder bashfully, “I am so sorry, Harvey I-,”

“No, no, It is perfectly fine— I was just, distracted tthinking about a recent article I read about the recent rise of…” His voice trails off, acutely aware of how awkward he must sound, “Whooping… cough.”

“Hm, that doesn’t sound like much fun,” you grimace sympathetically.

“Oh, on the contrary! Pertussis is actually rather fascinating, that reminds me to reach out to Jodi and Shane to see if they can book a vaccination appointment for Vincent and J—”

“You’re doing the thing.” You interrupt, recognising a fellow workaholic when you see one. A kindred spirit.

“What thing? I am not doing a… thing.”

“Sure you are— you’re doing the thing I used to do at my old job,” Your tone gentle but firm. “You grovel and moan over your work, it stresses you out so you take a break, then you realize you’re stuck thinking about the work that was stressing you out!”

“Well, I am a doctor— There is no way for me to not think… I- I have an entire town to look after for Yoba’s sake. ” Harvey retorts defensively.

“Of course, and that’s the problem.”

“That is..?”

In that moment, as you notice the doctor picking as the skin on his fingers, you see the bags under his eyes; the paleness of his skin. You had seen undead creatures in the mines more full of life.

“Who’s looking after you, Harvey?” your voice softens, concern evident in your eyes, “I mean, I don’t want to pry, but I’m not surprised you’re stressed with the weight of the valley on you all the time. But you can’t manage that burden alone. Nobody could.”

“O-Oh, I um—,” Harvey falters, stammering as his defences crumble in the face of your genuine concern, “Appreciate your candour, truly, but you do not need to worry about me. My well-being shouldn’t be any of your…” He huffs, his cheeks flushed.

Despite his larger stature, Harvey’s wide eyes scanning your face anxiously made the man appear small; weak. You ignore the impulse to take his rosy cheeks in your hands, or to clasp his hands to calm his nervous fidgeting.

He clears his throat as his phone rings— a blocky grey mobile, a model you haven’t seen since 2005.

“I- need to take this call, I’m sorry.” He leaves, jogging back to the clinic. As you see him leave, you wonder what exactly he was apologising for.

As you push open the creaky doors of the saloon, the sounds of clinking glasses and laughter wash over you like a warm embrace. The dimly lit room is filled with the scent of aged wood and the tang of whiskey.

“Hey there, stranger!” Sam’s booming voice cuts through the din, drawing the attention of the entire room. His grin is as infectious as ever, and you can’t help but return it as you make your way over to the group by the pool table. Abigail and Sebastian wave you over eagerly, their faces lit up with genuine excitement.

“Hey gang, sorry I got caught up with something,” You drop your backpack on the polished wooden floor as you crash onto the plush sofa next to Abigail.

It’s been years since you’ve all been together like this—no screens or avatars, just flesh and blood friends reconnecting in the real world. You couldn’t help but feel a wave of nostalgia wash over you. Sure, Sebastian is now a little taller, Sam a little more pierced, Abigail a little more muscular. Despite what has changed since you last visited the valley to see your grandfather, the gang was still here. And with the way you all slip into conversation, it’s as if you never left.

As you settle in, taking in the familiar faces and the comforting hum of conversation, Abigail leans in with a mischievous glint in her eye. “So, what’s going on with your love life? It seems like every time we’d chat online, you’d either be lovesick or swearing off romance altogether.”

Your smile falters slightly.

It wasn’t as though you weren’t looking for love— if anything, you consider yourself quite the romantic— but with the chaos of the farm, dating seems out of the question.

“I don’t know, Abs. I’ve come to realise that dying alone is underrated,” You quip with a chuckle, hoping a comedic distraction will satisfy as an answer, “Honestly, the freedom of being single rules, you guys should try it some time.”

“Nahh,” Sam lets out a hearty laugh, flopping down on top of you and Abigail with all the grace of a newborn foal, “We’ve got the dating thing down, shout out to your lonely ass though.”

“Sam!”Abigail gasps incredulously, pushing the blonde off with a huff, though there’s a fondness in her eyes that belies her words, “Don’t be an dick!”

You all share a laugh as Sam looks up from his crumpled position on the floor, his puppy-dog eyes silently pleading for forgiveness.

Sebastian places his drink on a nearby table, sauntering over to the three of you, “Well, (Y/n) if you ever need a wingman, you know where to find me.” He smirks at you before picking up the pool cue resting against the wall.

“Pfft, as if they’d pick you to be their wingman when I’m right here!” Sam stands up, looking frantically between you and Sebastian before dropping dramatically to his knees, “Right, bestie? You’d totally trust me to pick you out a partner!”

Before you can imagine what having the punk as your wingman would entail, the bell above the bar’s front door chimes: Elliot strides through the saloon, exchanging greetings with Emily and Gus before running his fingers through his auburn hair. You wonder what shampoo he uses.

The poet’s eyes scan the room until they land on you. “Ah, apologies for the interruption. Have any of you seen Harvey, perchance? This is the second time he has failed to show…” Elliot’s voice trails off, concern etching lines into his chiselled features.

“Oh, I saw him earlier. He seemed,” Overworked? Exhausted? Close to death? “…busy.”

“Ah, well that certainly sounds like him. If you happen to run into him again, do try to convince him to re-join society.” Elliot laughs, although there is no more humour in his statement as there is truth.

As the author leaves, the conversation in the saloon continues to flow. Despite your best efforts, you couldn’t shake the feeling that you might have overstepped with Harvey earlier— the thought gnaws at you.

You don’t know why you are so worried about him, surely he can look after himself; surely it didn’t matter if he has somebody in his life to look after him. You try not to think about somebody else being there for him. Somebody else holding him at night. Somebody else wiping away his tears.

Instead, you force a smile, joining in the laughter, as your concern for Harvey lingers, a shadow over the otherwise cheerful atmosphere of the saloon.

[aziraphales-library]

Hi!! I’m just wondering if you have any good docs where Aziraphale gets really flustered by Crowley’s flirting and Crowley tries to push it as far as he can to see how flustered he can make Aziraphale. Thanks for running this blog!!

Hello. We have a #flustered aziraphale tag. Here are a few more...

Morning in the South Downs cottage by NinoOfgayskull (NR)

Just a short, domestic fluff fest where our angel and demon get the happy ending they deserve and talk about some feelings.

Kiss by ShapelyShifter (G)

A bark of laughter escaped him. “Don’t lie, you love it! You love me.” Aziraphale huffed, fighting against the blush that was trying to rise to his cheeks. “That… is true,” he sighed, turning to give Crowley an annoyed stare. “But you don’t have to take advantage of it so much, do you?” In short, yes he does. Crowley lives to tease Aziraphale, but in the end he always makes up for it with kisses - even if once in a while that means giving him tiny snake kisses.

Get Down by AppleSeeds (T)

When Aziraphale calls downstairs asking them to send up someone to fix the fax machine in his office, he doesn't expect them to send the most handsome and stylish man he's ever encountered in his entire life. Hopefully he won't end up doing anything foolish to embarrass himself.

Will U-Pick Me? by IneffableDoll (T)

While feeling utterly out of place at a blueberry U-Pick, Aziraphale runs into a handsome, redheaded stranger. (Then fluff and banter ensue!)

Working it Out by TawnyOwl95 (E)

Crowley is the flirty yoga instructor at Garden of Eden health resort. Aziraphale, the new masseur, doesn't trust his advances. However they'd be easier to ignore if he wasn't so hopelessly attracted to the infuriating man.

- Mod D

[yaoihellsmile]

I think we should marry

Hmmm I don't knoooooooooowwwww. Currently I believe I have enough clout and aesthetic appeal to not need an additional stat boost guy on my right, but that may change depending on whether I receive enough attention and praise from masked fuck (heavy breathing) this next solstice's annual Amaterasu challenge tipp-ex inhaling competition, so just in case the slot may open soon here are the requirements you need to meet in order to date me:

Cannot be shorter than 4'11

Cannot be taller than 6'1

Cannot have bigger boobs than me

Cannot be from Kamasaki only fucked up evil people come from there

Has to have extensive knowledge of warrior cats and/or minecraft creepypasta lore

Cannot have the bedrock version of minecraft. It's fine if you don't have minecraft on ur pc at all I'm just not dating bedrock users

Cannot have red hair that's my thing

Has to have a driving license

Must recognize attachment to the earth is the root of all suffering

Cannot have more disorders than me

Cannot have a political stance or other such opinions. I need a blank slate to freely influence in the direction of neoliberalism

Cannot have dated a man before me. Man Residue™ is a real thing that affects the relationships of all people who deal with men romantically

Cannot own a dog or god forbid force me to interact with it I hate those yapping shits

Cannot have people they love equally or more than me. That is not to say I will love you either as I am entirely incapable of getting attached to impure beings. It's just something you gotta take into account you know. Also don't bring your family over I do not care

Cannot be younger than 30. 20-somethings fucking scare me

Must be ok with snufftape movie night. If that's something that's just irresistably attractive to you, then I'll just say I got all Traces of Death movies at my place.... All five of them... And that's not mentioning the entire rest of the "business" folder......... Wanna find ou

Must be helplessly obsessed with The Cube

Expanding from point 16. Cannot be bothered by extreme violence and torture. I'm not dating a loser. However there are limits you CANNOT be an actual sadist that's scary only I can be one

Cannot have strong opinions on meatbun flavors. Just eat what I fucking give you jesus christ

Cannot be affiliated with, related to, or otherwise carrying any leftover residue from any one of them d*t*ct//ves

Cannot have recollection of any events in particular that transpired during the first 2 years of my rule

Must be fine with me bringing my hitman bestie boytoy along to our dates

Cannot be one of them omegas

Cannot have positive opinions on Seth must be fine with me trying to drown him via the sinks in the Progressive Amaterasu Headquarters Gender Neutral Bathroom every day

Cannot be a criminal CANNOT have ever shoplifted or did graffiti on a bridge or pirated a movie in their entire life (and if they did they have to SERVE THEIR FUCKING SENTENCE) you make me SICK you mock everything I work for

Cannot have any headmates with neutral to negative opinions on me that makes me feel threatened

Do not vent to me I don't give a fuck

Cannot have discovered the origin of malice on their own yet

I have nothing there is nothing left I will never find it there is nothing I have nothing. The albatross rots. My life is fucked. My life is fucked. My life is fucked. My life is fucked. My life is fucked. My life is fucked. My life is fucked. My life is fucked. My life is fucked. My life is fucked

Must be fine with only being like 3rd place at my hierarchy

CANNOT touch my fucking things without permission. Do not open the funny drawer. Do not open the funny drawer. Do not. Do. Not.

Needs to share my life ruining fear of teenagers

Must always wash their hands after touching that masked freak upstairs. Some of you are fucking disgusting

If you check off all these you can apply with fax machine to an adress you feel is right

To be added to later

[wayslidecool]

how do y'all feel about Blaseball Story Time, because i saw fan art of Fish Summer in a Georgias jersey and it got me thinking about the Georgias' quest to have a Hot Fish Summer. putting this all under the cut because it's a Long Story

so! the Georgias are a new team, and we are Not Very Good. we aren't that keen on trading our players, but after a few seasons with little in way in results, it's clear that we're gonna need to if we ever want to get ahead. thankfully, it didn't take a lot of time for us to find a player that most Georgias fans could agree on: Fish Summer.

there was a lot we liked about Fish Summer. obviously, the name and theming were on point for us, but they were also a notably minmaxed player, with some of the best batting in the league, but really low stats in everything else. this might not sound attractive on paper, but with the Equivalent Exchange will in play, it meant that we wouldn't have to give up one of our best players if we wanted Fish to join our team, letting us give up a mediocre player in favor of one who would be a massive boon to our lineup.

still, we were a bit hesitant -- Fish Summer was on the Moist Talkers at the time, and Talkers fans were very attached to Fish. we wanted to maintain good relationships with the rest of the league, and if we stole a Team's fan-favorite player, what would the chances be that they'd just reverse the trade in the next election? fortunately for us, a wimdy would send Fish from the Talkers to the Crabs, and we decided that would be our time to strike. we put up our Season 16 voting guide, encouraging fans to trade Mordecai Kingbird for Fish Summer.

unfortunately, the Georgias were very prone to weird wimdy trades at the time, and instead of trading Mordecai for Fish Summer, we traded him for Montgomery Bullock, a pitcher from the Fridays who couldn't bat to save their life. we didn't particularly care for Monty, so when the end of the season rolled around, we traded them off to the Crabs in order to finally enjoy a Hot Fish Summer. this trade would be intercepted by the Crabs however, who put in a wimdy vote that would trade Fish for Wyatt Mason IV (aka Ivy), a Tacos pitcher who also couldn't bat to save their life. hilariously, this triple-trade left all three players involved in a position they absolutely sucked at, benefiting no one.

that being said, after that mishap, we were kind of over Fish Summer. we moved Ivy to our rotation, and by that point, we had partied enough that our roster was actually looking pretty good. it was time to put Fish Summer behind us.

this would not last for long. our respectable rotation would soon give up Ivy and Jan Canberra for Dickerson Morse and Goobie Ballson, who are more recognized for "Dick and Balls" jokes than their pitching talent, and respectable small-ball leadoff hitter Niq Nyong'o would be incinerated and replaced with Ji-Eun Clove, who could only hit the occasional triple once in a blue moon. the Georgias were once again Bad, and with a bunch of newbies we didn't particularly care for, trading for Fish Summer was once again on the menu.

and this time, it went off without a hitch! in Season 21, we traded Goobie Ballson for Fish Summer, who thanks to our new Fax Machine and Voicemail, had a quick path to the Georgias' lineup. this was it. the Georgias were finally Good again.

or so we thought. while Season 22 was the best season of the Georgias' career, a new problem would plague us, which was Flooding. Flooding was rampant in the Expansion Era, and players were being sent Elsewhere left and right, with Fish Summer being no exception. Fish Summer would end up spending the majority of their Georgias career Elsewhere, playing a total of 58 games for us over the course of three seasons. Atlantis may have loved Fish Summer, but Fish Summer decidedly did not love Atlantis.

anyway, after a long siesta, Blaseball would return with Fall Ball, which would send Fish Summer to the Shoe Thieves, which would be their final team as Blaseball would end two seasons later, ending the Georgias' Hot Fish Summer once and for all.

and you wanna know the funniest part? i don't think the Georgias even did that much with Fish Summer's lore after getting them! i mean, i would frequently forget Fish was even on our team, and i'm not sure how much they were developed past "lol a player named Fish on the ocean team" and "man Fish really hates it here huh". and despite this, Fish managed to leave one heck of a legacy on the team.

[de-temple]

Julia Roberts & Matthew Perry’s tragic love story:

Julia Roberts told Friends producers she would guest star in the show under the condition she be included in Chandler Bing’s storyline. Hearing this, Perry sent her “three dozen red roses and the card read, ‘The only thing more exciting than the prospect of you doing the show is that I finally have an excuse to send you flowers.’”

Roberts responded by sending him “lots and lots of bagels.”

The two then embarked on what Perry calls a “three-month courtship” through daily faxes.

“Three or four times a day I would sit by my fax machine and watch the piece of paper slowly revealing her next missive,” Perry writes. “I was so excited that some nights I would find myself out at some party sharing a flirtatious exchange with an attractive woman and cut the conversation short so I could race home and see if a new fax had arrived. Nine times out of ten, one had.”

By the time they shot the Super Bowl episode, they were already a couple.

But two months into the romance, Perry broke up with the actress. “Dating Julia Roberts had been too much for me. I had been constantly certain that she was going to break up with me. Why would she not? I was not enough; I could never be enough; I was broken, bent, unlovable,” he writes. “So instead of facing the inevitable agony of losing her, I broke up with the beautiful and brilliant Julia Roberts.”

After their breakup, Matthew developed a dr*g addiction and although they’ve separated, Julia offered her help to him.

Matthew Perry has passed away on Julia Roberts’ birthday.

[battleangel]

Life Is Nothing But A Dream

The Big Bang was actually a Kemetic Explosion that created everything. At the instantaneous moment it occurred, it shot eternally into the past and eternally into the future, so that it always was, always is and always would be in that moment in time that created time itself while collapsing it.

Paradoxes, duality, yin and yang, opposites attract, magnetism, chemistry, polar opposites, twinflames, reality and untold countless trillions of individual dreamscapes were created in that moment.

We are all dreamers, the mind is limitless and imagination is limitless. They can make laws about what you wear, eat, smoke, drink, say, write -- but not about what you think, dream and imagine.

You dont have to tell a child that their imagination is limiltless, thats why they have real imaginary friends, but you have to convince an adult that they "have what it takes" to pass a job interview -- why do you think that is?

The Kemetic Explosion was a prismatic supernova that created all realities, multiverses, universes, galaxies and dimensions in one timeless and eternal moment.

There are two existing dual realities that fit the universal theme of duality -- hot and cold, fire and ice, sugar and spice, black and white, yin and yang, good and evil, love and apathy (not hate), sun and moon -- so on and so forth.

The two realities are the current simulated reality we are all living in now that I am currently typing this in, but it is only a simulation, a facsimilie, a virtual reality, a fax machine copy of our actual reality, which is the eternal dreamscape we all came from.

We are all eternal energetic beings, we are nature, this is why nature heals us -- why do you need a scientific study to confirm that?

We are magical, alchemical beings with the ability to naturally heal ourselves within ourselves with nature -- Pfizers got nothin on you.

We are trees, water, streams, rivers, grass, ganja, sun, moon, stars, skies, comets, milky ways, galaxies, oceans, waves, gardens, flowers, petals, dragonflies, fireflies, butterflies.

This is why it is so unnatural for us to exploit, pillage & rape Mother Earth, overextracting & depleting natural resources, destroying rainforests, deforestation, overfilling landfills with unused SHEIN clothes & unopened Amazon products, greenhouse gas emissions, unclean coal, oil, gas, nuclear energy, toxic chemicals, smoke, smog, industrial waste & pollution -- they get artificially richer with capitalism's monopoly money while they do nothing but harm the planet, the air, the water, the ozone layer, literally harming themselves in the process yet they still think they are "winning" as their total destruction of Earth via climate change is continuing unabated as they march on in their shiny spacesuits to colonize Mars with Elon Musk without even giving their destruction of Earth a second thought.

We have all existed eternally forever in the dreamscape.

The dreamscape is very similar to "What Dreams May Come" if you want a visual representation of what it's like.

Lush, visceral, lucid, explosive colors, 10 dimensional, multidimensional, all dimensions coexisting at once at the same time.

You can walk through walls, you can walk on water, you can fly, you can fall through the sky without dying.

What are our individual dreamscapes?

Simply our imagination.

It's our thoughts. It's whatever our mind can conjure up. Its limitless expansiveness.

We go there every single night when we dream, whether you remember it when you wake up or not, you visited your dreamscape and that is the real reality, then you woke up to "go to work" in this fake reality.

How did we get here?

When you sleep, you go to your eternal dreamscape, where your eternal energetic being originally originated from. All of us were created in the instant the Kemetic Explosion (aka "Big Bang") happened.

So, how did we get here, into this fake ass virtual reality simulated upside down?

When people talk about your soul, when your physical body perishes, and only your energy and essence remains, they are actually talking about you returning to your original state, which is the eternal energetic being you were when you were created during the Kemetic Explosion.

You existed in your own eternal individual dreamscape -- literally your imagination -- for untold milennia until your human parents fucked.

This created your physical human incarnation. Once this happened, you as an eternal energetic being were taken from your individual dreamscape and you physically incarnated as a human being inside of your mother's womb.

Once she gave birth to you, you had now transported from your individual limitless dreamscape to our virtual reality as a mortal physical being in a very limited 3D reality, an upside down that is the opposite of the dreamscape in every way.

The next question would be, why does this happen? What is the point of us coming to this virtual reality?

The entire point of life in this simulated reality virtual reality video game is just to open and activate your third eye, spiritually awaken, experience ascension, self-actualize and realize that you are actually a limitless eternal energetic being and that you are only temporarily manifesting in a physical human form.

This is also referred to as an ego death, killing your human ego, and realizing that you are actually a limitless eternal energetic being.

Once you realize this, physical death no longer scares or frightens you, it is simply you permanently returning to your eternal dreamscape, which is where you originated from anyway.

Why would you be afraid of death when it's simply a permanent return to your own mind, your own imagination, your own 10 dimensional dreamscape which is where you originated from and you currently temporarily visit each night when you sleep anyway?

The place you are in now, this current hellscape, full of injustice, racist cops, terroristic militaries, empire building, religious dogma, abuse, rape, sexual violence, pointless wars, genocide, racism, hatred, misogyny, transphobia, homophobia, conditioning, grooming, sex trafficking, molestation, child abuse, greed and environmental destruction, doesn't scare you yet you fear a physical death that simply returns you to your original limitless eternal energetic self and dreamscape?

Yo, who taught you to fear death and why?

Keytruda is a cancer drug that was $100k when it was first released that only allowed you to live for an extra 30 days.

Just how brainwashed are you?

Look at all of the endless medical interventions, look at the slashing and the burning, the chemical radiation, the buzz saws, the hormones, the endless surgeries, triple bypass, open heart, remove a lung, non-stop prescription medication, opiates, oxy, perc, tylenol with codeine --

For what? You're going to fucking die, anyway.

Have you figured that out yet?

They have you so afraid of death yet you're not afraid of the current hellscape you currently live in.

Objectively, we are in hell by now, by any observable metric.

We are surrounded by mindless destruction, endless exploitation, wars, expansion, greed, capitalism, corporatism, environmental destruction, overconsumption, materialism, consumerism, unnecessary and needless starvation, houselessness & poverty, no living wage, no universal health care, no universal education --

Apple is a trillion dollar company and you think we don't have enough resources for every American to be housed, fed, educated, paid a living wage and receive medical care?

We're the richest planet on Earth and you actually don't think we have the money to house, feed, educate, pay a living wage to and provide medical care for every American citizen?

Globally, the richest 1% control the majority of the money.

Even a child could figure out if we evenly spread the resources, nobody would have to starve, nobody would have to die from hunger, houselessness and poverty.

We see what the Bezoses and Musks and Apples are making.

We see the corruption in "poorer" countries where the leaders all tend to be rich.

Why is that, that the leaders in "underdeveloped" countries are never starving along with their subjects?

Because they hoard the money, the charity donations, the money from the US, these leaders hoard it for themselves and dont give it to their citizens so they become richer while their citizens become poorer and many die.

It doesnt have to be like this in America or anywhere else.

The global elites want it like this. They want their mansions, their private jets, their Epstein pizzagate islands where they can rape children.

You dont really think Bob Iger needs $78,000 a day to survive, do you?

They want it like this and they collectively want us to barely make a living, work for a minimum wage, work a "salaried" job with thousands of hours of UNpaid overtime, kill ourselves for scraps for a CEO that isnt working and is making 1000xs more, spend the majority of our lives at a corporate 9 to 5 -- more time then we spend at home, with family, friends, loved ones, living, reading, singing, dancing, expressing, being alive -- you will spend the majority of your life working to make a CEO you will never even talk to richer -- the majority of each day at work and the majority of your life since you wont get to retire until 65 then "you can do what you want" for 10 years then drop dead -- are you actually okay with this?

The point of this virtual reality videogame is for you to open your 3rd eye, realize you are much more than just the physical human you are currently manifested as, ascend, spiritually awaken, self-actualize and realize you are actually an eternal energetic limitless being -- made from the same energy that created the Kemetic Explosion Big Bang -- you are energy, you are source, you are universe.

Realize this place we currently and very temporarily reside in is nothing but a dream and a virtual simulated reality of the actual reality which is the dreamscape you visit every night when you experience REM sleep, its simply a shift in consciousness that allows you to travel to your dreamscape, then when you "wake up", you are back here in the virtual reality.

But when you actually wake up, meaning you open your third eye, you will realize your human ego is as false as this virtual reality is and as limited as your physical human body.

Wealth, status, prestige, brand name company, fancy job title, fancy car, fancy house, luxury vacations, fancy furniture, all to impress other people, keeping up with the joneses, keeping up appearances, climbing the corporate ladder, high net worth, liquid assets, being an executive --its all bullshit and ego driven, its all driven by a desire to impress, be important, be admired, be liked, be respected, be feared -- its all external, nothing internal -- its all surface and not substance, its all gloss, its all photoshop, its all airbrushed, its all comparison driven, its all a dick measuring contest, its all Im more successful than you, Im a bigger deal than you, I drive a better car than you, I have more money than you, Im number 1, I finally made it, its 500+ likes for a LinkedIn employment update, its working for big tech, working for FAANG, working for FAAMG, working for Disney, its all I got mine, its all Acknowledge me!, its all Im a big fucking deal, its all I am important and people know who the fuck I am, its all I run this meeting, I run the show, I am impressive, important, my accolades and achievements precede me, people respect me, I got into a prestigious company, I got into Goldman Sachs which has a 4% acceptance rate, I got into Amazon and passed their interview where they interrogated me with their endless Leadership Principles, I have the golden star, I am a capitalist success, I am a six figure earner, I am in the $100k+ club, Im an executive, Im a VP, I made it, I am the American Dream...which is nothing but a fucking nightmare.

How do you like those golden handcuffs?

What happens if you're one of the 2 to 3 million more layoffs LinkedIn is predicting is going to happen this fall?

Kill your ego so your ascended self can be reborn.

Induce your own ego death so your ascended self can live.

Once you do, you'll be fully awake and fully alive and physical death will no longer scare you because it leads to the true eternal life which is just you returning to your eternal dreamscape and returning to the eternal energetic being you always were after shedding your temporary physical human self and shell.

Thats the true Kendrick Lamar Metamorphosis.

Your physical human manifestation is the caterpillar shell you must shed by inducing your own ego death and killing your own ego to become a butterfly, which is your ascended spiritually awakened third eye activated self-actualized self and this metamorphosis from your ego-driven caterpillar self to the ascended third eye activated butterfly is a metaphor for the final transformation which is actually only the beginning of when you shed your caterpillar physical human manifestation, so the ego death foreshadows the physical death, and you transform into a butterfly limitless energetic being, and this current physical virtual limited caterpillar reality is a metaphor for the ascended butterfly limited eternal dreamscape, which is just your individual imagination.

Love is eternal and limitless. Energy is eternal and limitless. Imagination and the mind are eternal and limitless.

Who is in your eternal dreamscape?

Your soulmates (platonic, familial and romantic) and twinflame (if you have one -- this is two souls that were fused together into one yin yang soul and one eternal energetic being when the Kimetic Explosion happened and then, when they physically manifested as human beings, their one soul split into two physical human beings that are fated and destined to be together in the virtual reality as best friends, romantic lovers and a sexual couple then, when they physically die and return to their eternal dreamscape, their souls fuse back together into one eternal energetic being that is simultaneously one being while still being two beings at once as both energies reside in the one soul being -- Yin Yang Twinz.

Thats duality.

There is no judgemental asshole in the clouds sitting on a throne judging people for having sex -- do you actually believe those lies that were packaged to you to control you with fear?

You really think God has a long white beard and is sitting on a throne like Santa Claus at the mall?

The only hell that actually exists is your own mind, if you refuse to kill your own ego, if you refuse to cause and experience your own ego death, if you keep living an empty life fuelled by your ego desires, when your physical self dies, and you return to your dreamscape, it will be as empty and shallow as your life was.

You failed to beat the virtual reality game.

You failed to ascend and open your third eye.

You failed to reject capitalism, consumerism, overconsumption, materialism, greed, wealth, status, privilege, corporatism, profiteering, superficiality, environmental destruction, industrial waste, big pharmas lies, exploitation, excessive medical intervention.

You failed to accept death as the natural outcome to life versus unnaturally doing everything possible to avoid it extending your life beyond all reason.

You failed to reject prejudice, close mindedness, us vs them, stereotypes, political propaganda, religious dogma, dehumanization of vulnerable populations that need community, socialism & a universal basic income, housing and medical care -- basic needs that could be met today instead they die needlessly of hunger, starvation, houseleness and very treatable illnesses and medical conditions while you sit there willingly oblivious and obtuse with your upper middle class income, your McMansion, your Lex Coup Beema & Benz, your yearly summer vacations self turning a blind eye to all of the unnecessary suffering under capitliasm that you endlessly benefit from and refuse to call it out for the bullshit system it is that is responsible for the death of millions.

You bought into all of the carefully packaged lies and rejected introspection, because you didnt want to give up your VP spot, your executive title, your 401K, your stock options, your unrestricted stock, your luxury vacations, your sports cars, your investment portfolio, your big ass house, your clout, your impressive career, your status, your wealth, your prestige -- you bought into capitalism because it financially and materially rewarded and enriched you but you ended up mentally, emotionally and spiritually bankrupting yourself but you refuse to admit any of this because you dont want to fuck up and fumble the bag.

But all that fake stuff doesnt exist in the non-simulated non-virtual real reality of the dreamscape, so when you get there and its just you, since expanding and exploring your mind is the one thing you avoided the entire time you existed as your physical human self, you refused to look inwards, you refused to look inside, you refused to question yourself and the unjust capitalist system that props up all of your status wealth and success, you refused to get deep, to ask yourself who you are outside of the impressive job, fancy title, brand name company, fancy house, fancy car, careeer accolades and accomplishments, luxury vacations and cruises and beach house rentals, flexing for the gram, clout chasing, pillar of the fake ass church, deacon, deaconess, trustee, respected church elder, queen bee, queen bitch of every social circle, king of the hill, alpha male, alpha female, you liked all the clout, people kissing your ass, impressing people on LinkedIn, the likes on the gram, the attention, the semi-celebrity local celebrity, the social currency and cache, everybody knowing your name, the HBIC in all your cliques, the bfd in your family, board member, committee member, non-profit volunteer, recognized at church, in the community, tons of friends, tons of clout, mystique, aura, presence, bank account, return on investment, hybrid electric sports car, vanity plates, vanity life.

You never looked within. You spent your entire life chasing and fucking and sucking dick for clout.

And in the literal instant of your physical death, with all of the fake stuff in this virtual reality video game is instantaneously stripped away in a moment, you sit and blankly stare in silence and you realize without all the virtual reality simulated fake stuff, that there is no "there there", because you never took one moment out of your entire physical existence as a human to look inside, introspect and think.

That is what this current hellscape is a simulation of -- actual hell, the eternal torment of never actualizing the self.

Wake up. Life is but a dream.

Wake up so when you actually permanently go back to sleep then permanently wake up you're now permanently awake in your eternal dreamscape to dream and imagine limitlessly forever.

Dream on, dreamer 🌌

[harpyness]

Home Furniture - Tips For the At-Home Worker

When most people think of home furniture, they think of couches and beds. But more people are also using their houses as their place of business. Furnishing your personal visit site here office can be easy if you first form a clear vision of what you want.

When most people think of home furniture, they think of couches, ottomans, and bedroom sets. But increasingly, people are using their houses as their place of business as well as where they relax with their families. If you have been making do with an old desk and a creaky chair, it might be time to upgrade your home office into something that looks and feels a bit more respectable. Creating a decor for your personal office is easy, as long as you have a clear idea of what you're looking for. If you have no such idea, here are some tips that can help you get one.

Function

When it comes to your work area, your primary home furniture concerns should be centered around function. While no one wants to work in an area that is an eyesore, you don't have the same concerns for attractiveness that a brick and mortar office manager would have. You probably aren't entertaining customers and clients in your office, so you should definitely prize function over form. Look around and determine what you need. Phones, fax machines, computers, printers. All of these appliances need a place to sit. And, of course, so do you.

Budget

It's easy to get carried away when buying home furniture, even if it's for a work space. Before you know it, you've over-spent and you're forced to spend a lot more time in that office than you hoped, just so you can make the payments on your credit card. Start with a budget from the beginning and don't go over that budget. If you have to make compromises or settle for a piece that isn't quite what you wanted, so be it. As long as it meets a minimal standard, it will be fine. It's far better to have a modest office you can afford than a luxurious office you can't.

Style

While it should come as a secondary consideration to function, there's nothing that says you have to mismatch your home furniture and create the ugliest space possible. Have some fun with your surroundings. You will, after all, be spending a lot of time there. It only makes sense to ensure that you are comfortable with your surroundings. Do some research about colors and how they affect people psychologically. You may get some ideas that will help you flesh out the office and make it a happier, more productive place to work. If you're still stuck, look through magazines and see if you can come up with any ideas from looking at what others have done with their workspaces.

[grimsneverendingfuneral]

You tag Jeff a lot.......who is he........what does he look like.......i am rather curiousssssss

he's my everything, truly. my favorite. my creation. mine. but he's also his own maker. he looks like the personification of a pair of leather gloves left on top of a broken fax machine, like a sleep paralysis sex dream, a 1969 black Impala with red leather seats, a worn out lion licking up a gazelle's open wound. he's that boy Lana Del Rey is talking to in Black Beauty. he's my most complex character because he's been with me for so long, and he's my most paradoxical. he's at once cartesian, methodical and completely irrational and dramatic. he's imperious but also anarchistic. he's a sapiophile who would at once fuck any stranger who gave him their permission. he rejects attention yet that's all he attracts. he's his own punisher and he's terribly hard to love but somehow always right. he's always right. he's Saturnian, karmic. he's terribly sexy under his quiet insanity. he's a clinically depressed, bored of everything, unenthused, unimpressed, coincidentally amusing, unassuming disaster.

i have a whole pinterest board dedicated to him if you want to indulge yourself in his divinity.

jeff board

jeff faceclaims

[airanddust]

Eight days in Tokyo

After three years we finally made it to Japan. Back in 2020, Robert and I originally planned to visit Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka, and then you-know-what came along. Fast-forward to this year, when, while checking my airline miles, I found I had enough to book us (awful, but virtually free) roundtrip economy tickets for an eight-day trip to Tokyo—so we went for it in mid-September.

Note to self: wait until REAL autumn to go to Japan. I’m pretty sure I got heat exhaustion during our trip. The humidity was suffocating and made the real temp feel like 99º F and was severely tiring. 

Where we stayed

We stayed at the Dormy Inn Korakuen in Bunkyo City, right by the Tokyo Dome. It was reasonably priced in a quiet part of town. They sold me on the amenities, which included an onsite onsen—accompanied by a yogurt drink in the morning or ice cream bar at night—along with free ramen in the evenings, a massage chair (which we discovered far too late), and an extensive manga library.

We got a double room, and while I was preparing for it to be incredibly tiny based on what I’d heard about Japan hotel rooms, it wasn’t quite as small as I expected and held all our things with room for us to still move around. 

What we planned

Months ago we started compiling a Google map of all the places we wanted to go, made a reservation at a mini pig cafe, and bought a three-attraction pass using Klook primarily to visit Tokyo DisneySea. (There is apparently no other way for foreign tourists to get Disney tickets unless you have a Japan mailing address.) We later added the Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise and TeamLab Planets, which meant we had four scheduled events and were free to explore the rest of the time. 

What we did

Day 1: travel day

From Narita airport we took the Skyliner to connect to another train to our hotel, which took over an hour and a half, but actually longer than that overall because the ticketing was confusing and we were jet lagged.

Finally we figured out we needed both a Suica card (which you can use on almost every train) and a dedicated Skyliner ticket to get to Tokyo proper. From there we used Google Maps, our most trusted ally, to navigate to Bunkyo City.

The trains in Japan are clean and efficient and most stations play cheery recordings of bird songs. People line up in orderly fashion to board. The thing that most stood out to me, being from Seattle, is that there was not a hint of urine in any of the station elevators or hallways. Every place we went felt safe even at night. The trains seemingly go everywhere in the city and they’re easy to use with Google Maps, which even tells you which car to board for the best transfer. 10/10.

Day 2: Bunkyo City, Toshima City, and Harajuku

We got breakfast at 7-Eleven, which carries all manner of food and drink and even blenders to make your smoothie and a microwave to heat up whatever food you bought. We accidentally ate in without telling the cashier. (Turns out you pay 10 percent tax to dine in vs 8 percent to take out, which we didn’t realize because the sign was in Japanese in the back of the seating area.) In addition to food, konbini stores like 7-Eleven also have fax machines, ATMs, and the ability to replenish your Suica card, which is something we did a lot. 

After our 7-Eleven experience we explored the manic overwhelm that is the 24-hour mega-mart Don Quixote, grabbed some pastries at BOU’LANGE, and walked around Koishikawa Korakuen garden to take pictures. 

We rode the train north to the Sunshine City Mall where we hit the Pokémon Center and Gashapon Ikebukuro, the world’s largest capsule toy store.

We noticed a bunch of teenagers crowding around the mall’s central atrium and found out it was because a K-pop band called CIX was about to perform. We were going to stick around to see how it went until we found out there was an aquarium on the roof (?!?) and went there instead. We saw rare Baikal seals, which are the only mammals that live in Russia’s Lake Baikal, the deepest body of water in the world, along with river otters, penguins, pelicans, sharks, and a bunch of other fish. 

That night we had a reservation at MiPig Cafe Harajuku where we got to hang out with baby pigs for about 40 minutes. (We booked an hour, but their system is such that you spend about half an hour sitting on the floor, then the rest of the time getting up to leave and checking out.)

One little pig fell asleep on me before another one came over to bully him off my lap. The staff explained many of the pigs are siblings, and there are lots of rivalries. Sure enough, we saw the same pigs start fights multiple times while we were there. It was adorable but also left me wondering what happens to the pigs after they grow up…? Maybe I shouldn’t think about that.

Day 3: Yokohama

We took the world’s longest train ride (only slightly exaggerating) to Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise, which is kind of like a distributed theme park on an island about an hour and a half outside the city. 

We saw a SeaWorld-style show with beluga whales and dolphins and wandered labyrinthine hallways of aquariums. I rode a dinky little roller coaster called Surf Leviathan while Robert went to the Umi Farm, where he caught a sea bream they then cooked and served him. 

A dolphin at the up-close-and-personal FUREAI Lagoon chucked a basketball to me—I was so surprised—and after I threw it back, he chose Robert next and then continued down the line of people standing along the wall. 

We had yakiniku at Satsuki in Bunkyo City that night, up three flights of tiny stairs in a cramped building that was very cozy. 

Day 4: Shibuya + Ginza

We headed over to Shibuya and popped out of the subway right into a festival at Shibuya Crossing, then traversed the famous crossing for ourselves. 

We made our way to Flipper’s for soufflé pancakes (well worth the hourlong wait) before nearly sweating to death walking through Yoyogi Park to Meiji Jingu, a shrine where we accidentally crashed not one but two weddings. At this point it was so hot I didn’t think I could make it to the next train station. The humidity was demoralizing. 

We hit up Ginza next and walked around what felt like a never-ending indoor mall, then got custom-printed drinks at Nissan Crossing. I got the chocolate latte and Robert ordered the lemonade and both were delicious. 

The flagship Muji store had been on our list for a while and we were excited to check out all seven floors (plus hotel and food?!?) but it turned out three floors were closed for renovation, so we didn’t get to witness all of the store’s glory. Probably for the best because we ended up bringing home an extra suitcase of souvenirs anyway. Instead we got in line at Tsuru TonTan Udon Noodle Brasserie for dinner, which took over an hour. The udon was decent but I probably wouldn’t return. 

Day 5: Tokyo DisneySea

We went to Tokyo DisneySea, which we thought would be less crowded on a Monday than a weekend, but it was so busy I can’t imagine how bad it would have been on a weekend. It was also so hot there were announcements about taking breaks and drinking water, which I’ve never heard at a theme park before, even having grown up in Florida. At one point I couldn’t even muster up the energy to move across a sunny walkway—I had to stop and sit for a few minutes before my body would let me go on. 

Many hours were spent in line for Indiana Jones, Journey to the Center of the Earth, and 20,000 Leagues of the Sea, and our feet paid the price. I’m not a huge fan of Disney rides—I appreciate the theming, but the thrill level isn’t there for me—so I don’t think they were worth waits of that length, but I’m still glad I rode them since these rides are Tokyo-specific. I heard someone compare Tokyo DisneySea to Universal and it did feel more like that than a typical Disney park. The seaside theming and landscaping is really on point. 

Day 6: Akihabara + Ueno

On Tuesday we explored Akihabara and Ueno, where I’m pretty sure I got heat exhaustion because I was tired and confused and barely able to finish sentences. After taking a break I was ready to give it another shot. Ueno is stuffed with signs, shops, souvenirs, and shrines, and was probably the biggest sensory overload of the trip for me. 

We stopped at Pastel Caffe for honey toast and a caramelized banana parfait that revitalized me for our self-guided tour of Ueno Park and the Shinobazunoike Benten-do temple, where a lady randomly approached us and proceeded to, uh, bless us?

After being…blessed?…we went to Monster Hunter Cafe, which Robert had been wanting to check out after a renewed interest in their mobile game. The city’s many vending machines already had me hooked on strawberry milk but Monster Hunter’s version took it to another level (or maybe it was the heat exhaustion 😅). 

Ueno boasts a great many souvenir stalls and brightly lit claw game shops, where Robert won an Oshi No Ko stuffed character. He also ran into a guy from the States who asked for a picture together since they were both wearing LA Rams gear. 

Day 7: Ginza + Bunkyo City + TeamLab Planets

On our last full day, we got reservations at the six-seat Michelin-starred ramen shop Chukasoba Ginza Hachigou (h/t Koes!). You line up at nine a.m. to get tickets for a timed entry, then return at the time they assign you. While we waited for our slot we ventured over to Roar Coffeehouse; Ginza’s Pokemon Center; a shopping mall; and Ginza Petit Custa. When we returned to Chukasoba, we were served the chef-recommended "ravioli" ramen we'd ordered earlier. I'm no food expert but the ramen was pretty dang good. 

With souvenirs piling up (cough Pokemon Center cough) we needed a suitcase to take back home, so we went by Ginza Karen (which, to my disappointment, was not staffed entirely by Karens), apparently a well-known luggage store. We settled on a Japanese-made bright yellow roller bag. 

That night I wanted to ride the Thunder Dolphin coaster that was basically across the street from our hotel, but, true to its name, it was closed due to thunderstorms so instead we went up to the neighboring Bunkyo Civic Center observatory (for free!) to take in nearly-360-degree views of the city. 

We shopped for some more souvenirs and Japan-specific skincare products at good ol’ Don Quixote before grabbing the abalone course at Grow in Bunkyo City, which was delicious. I wish we’d had time to finish the entire course but, alas, we had to miss the garlic rice and dessert because otherwise we’d have been late for our TeamLab Planets reservation. 

Speaking of TeamLab Planets, I wasn’t sure what to expect because reviews were mixed, but it was a fun experience. It bills itself as an interactive art museum, and most of the exhibits offer completely unique experiences that will never be recreated. In the koi room you wade through knee-deep water while virtual fish swim around you in real-time projections that are based on your movement and the amount of people in the room. Our favorite was the flowers in space projection, another unique exhibit where it feels like you’re floating through a universe of flowers and butterflies.

Our last stop was Lawson’s for plane snacks and a final serving of strawberry milk, because I’m addicted and convenience stores back home are trash compared to Japan’s.

Day 8: back to the States

Our flight home from Haneda was delayed because…drumroll, please…the captain forgot his ID in his hotel room back in Tokyo. Our completely full plane waited on the tarmac for over an hour as some hapless soul fought traffic to retrieve the captain’s passport before we were allowed to leave. I guess on the bright side, the timing meant we got to see a Pokémon-themed plane as we taxied off, so there’s that.

Tokyo was a feast for the senses and I can’t wait to go back and explore more of Japan (although first I need to learn more than two Japanese words). I already miss the convenience stores, vending machines, trains, and bathrooms—seriously, they’re next level.

Random observations

Generally, walk on the left side of the sidewalk/escalator/etc

DOWNLOAD GOOGLE TRANSLATE! I mean, unless you are fluent in Japanese…

Don’t go in the summer unless you want to get heat stroke

Despite the heat, people mostly wear pants, dresses, and skirts, and everyone dresses much more formally than they do in the States (particularly in Seattle)

Almost no one wears sunglasses—I saw maybe three other people wearing them the whole time, and one of them was a tourist

There’s no tipping in Japan, but there is a two percent tax difference between dining in and taking away

You can apparently only pay cash to reload your Suica card…? Or at least, that was our only option

No one locks up their bikes—it was a shock to see dozens of bikes just sitting around freely, because bike theft apparently isn’t a thing there

There are actual telephone booths around the city

[frogsister87]

When someone sneezes, do you say “Bless you,” or “God Bless you?”
“Bless you” 

Do you ever look at someone cute, and automatically make a move?
No, I cannot talk to an attractive boy 

How many times have you been to Wal-Mart/K-Mart in the past week?
I have not been to one this week 

What are two things you are excited to do in the near future?
Nothing right now


Have you ever seen the movie A Walk to Remember? Cliche’ or worth watching?
It’s pretty good

Do you ever put condoms in old people’s buggies at the store?
No?

Name one reason you go to a pharmacy regularly for?
I don’t 

What radio station could you not resist turning it to in the vehicle?
I hate listening to the radio

Do you live in a house, apartment, or another type of arrangement?
Apartment 

Do you wear sweaters in the Winter or hoodies, more often?

I wear both 

Are you kind of a loner? Do you like being alone?
Yeah 

Are you one of those people who like to spell out numbers?
Sometimes 

Is there an animal in the room with you right now? What kind?
Nope 

Did you or do you still have a Furby? Was/is it annoying?
I think I had one but didn’t do much with it


Are any of your siblings married? What are their spouse’s names?
Nope 

Do you hate nosy people who ask too many personal questions?
It all just depends


Name one lyric from the song you’re listening to/the last one you listened?
I don’t remember what that was 

Do you have a fax machine? Do you ever use it anyways?
Nope and nope 

Does your kitchen table have placemats? If so, what colors are on them?
No 

Do you know how to sew? Whats your favorite thing to sew?
I do not 

Have you ever owned a turtle? Did it ever bite you when you owned it?
I have not 

Does your father have any creepy or scary friends you dont like?
He doesn’t have any “creepy” friends but he has one friend that is a big alcoholic who I don’t usually like to run into


Who was the last person (if anyone) you said Happy Birthday to?
Cade 

Do you have Photoshop? If so, how often a day do you use it?
Nope

What color are the walls in the room you’re in right now?
White 

Has your school ever had a lockdown? If so, for what reason exactly?
Not a real one just a practice one 

Do you enjoy it when your school has drills? (ex/fire or tornado drill?)
I don’t go to school anymore so I don’t really care what schools do lol 

Do you watch any shows that you know your parents wouldn’t approve of?
My parents don’t care what I do I’m an adult 

Do you have any siblings who still believe in Santa, and are over age ten?
No 

What color were the last pair of headphones/earphones you bought?

White 

Do people call you a big mouth sometimes? Or more than sometimes?
I don’t think so

Did the last type of shoes you wore have laces?
No 

How much money did you spend yesterday?
I’m not sure 

Are you CPR certified?
Not anymore


Are you texting anybody right now?
No

Who was the last person you were in a car with?
Illa I think 

Do you like the picture on your license/I.D. card?
It’s okay I guess 

What’s your favorite thing to snack on while watching a movie?
I’m not much of a snacky person 

When was the last time somebody hit on you?
I don’t know


Was the last person you met a male or female?
Female 

Which one of your friends do you feel most comfortable around?
I don’t know I feel comfortable around all of them that’s why they’re my friends 

Do you own a map of the world?
Nope 

What brand is your underwear?
Victoria’s secret 

What’s your favorite Thanksgiving food?
Turkey, stuffing, cranberries

Is the light on in the room you’re in?
Nope 

Who did you last spoon with?
Riley

Are you currently watching TV?
Yeah

Have you ever had surgery or stitches?
Yes 

Do you own any clothing that has animal print?
Yeah

Does your family eat dinner together?
Sometimes


Are you in high school?
Lol no 

Do you have a TV in your room?
Yes 

Are any of your electronics charging right now?
my watch is

What was the last video game you played?
Mario kart

[redtapebusters]

The Evolution of Tender Writing: From Traditional Bids to Digital Submissions

The history of Tender Writing in Australia is continually transitioning, shaped by developments in tech, stricter regulations, and shifting economic markets in business. As organisations strive to improve their companies and win bids, it helps to understand the trends of the past and how they will shape the industry now and into the future.

While tender writing was not yet widely recognised as a specialised profession, the need for clear, persuasive writing to win bids began to gain attention by the 1980s. Before that, tender writing was less prevalent, and the way to be successful in acquiring grants had varying processes during both the industrial revolution and post-war times. In the 80s, businesses started formalising bid teams or designating tender writing staff to construct tenders, laying the groundwork for the professionalisation of tender writers seen in later decades. Tenders began to be published in weekly newspapers, and 20-year government contracts came about during this time. The influx in the industry resulted in contractors seeking cost-effectiveness and business ability over more refined requirements, which were seen in years to come.

From the 1990s to the 2000s, digital systems such as fax machines, and the introduction of the basic desktop computer shifted tenders from paper into the digital and global world. The increased accessibility of tender agreements globally shot up the competition, which shifted to tighter standards and regulations to ensure the best possible company was rewarded the bid. Tender writers needed to align with in-depth criteria that understood legal and contractual requirements. This resulted in companies outsourcing their tender writers to contractors and specialists in the field to ensure their tender writing met this standard. Further introductions of specific requirements in tender forms were introduced, along with the necessity for niche knowledge in business innovations and ethical consciousness. Requirements like environmental sustainability, gender equality, and risk management strategies all became standard in tenders. If a grant writer could indicate the company’s compliance and alignment with these necessities, the bid became more attractive.

By the 2000s, tender writing had become a fully realised and booming profession, which was seen as essential to the competitive bidding process. Companies now relied on specialised tender writers to ensure a stronghold in the growing complexity of tender requirements. This era saw a rise in tender consultants who brought niche expertise in areas such as sustainability, corporate responsibility, and innovation strategies, all of which required knowledge of specialised language. As the requirements of a company evolved beyond simple costs and capabilities tender writers became irreplaceable in highlighting a business ethical, environmental, and cultural considerations in a clear and concise way.

The digital advancements of the 2010s transformed the tender writing landscape even further. Online submission portals, sophisticated assessment standards, and cloud-based tools streamlined processes but at the same time also heightened the stakes. Tender writers were now tasked with mastering digital platforms, ensuring compatibility with submission systems, and adhering to stricter formatting and technical guidelines.

Today, tender writing continues to evolve alongside technology and business innovation. Artificial intelligence and data analytics are beginning to influence how tenders are prepared and evaluated, with predictive tools helping writers anticipate client needs and tailor their submissions. Despite these advancements, the human element remains vital. Tender writers must still articulate a company’s unique value and present a sincere case for why their organisation is the best fit for the job. As the tender writing industry continues to evolve in Australia and worldwide tender writers provide a critical edge for local businesses who are looking for the next lucrative opportunity in the bidding world. With the support of a skilled Tender Writer, companies in NT, QLD, and NSW can confidently navigate the intricate tender process and improve their chances of securing valuable contracts.

[profit-parrot]

What Services Can You Expect from a Modern Business Centre?

In today’s ever-evolving business world, entrepreneurs and professionals are constantly seeking innovative ways to operate efficiently. Whether you're a startup founder, a remote worker, or an established business owner, modern business centres have become a go-to solution for addressing your professional needs. But what exactly can you expect from these hubs of productivity? A modern business centre is far more than just a shared office space—it’s a comprehensive ecosystem designed to support businesses of all sizes.

Let’s explore the various services these centres provide and how they can enhance your work experience.

Fully Equipped Office Spaces

One of the most attractive features of a modern business centre is its fully equipped office spaces. These centres provide ready-to-use workstations, meeting rooms, and private offices tailored to your business requirements. Whether you need a coworking desk for a day or office space for rent in Calgary, modern business centres have it all. These spaces are furnished with ergonomic furniture, high-speed internet, and access to shared resources like printers, scanners, and fax machines, ensuring a seamless workflow.

Virtual Office Solutions

For businesses that thrive on flexibility, virtual office services are a game-changer. A virtual office in Calgary allows you to maintain a professional presence without committing to a physical workspace. These services generally offer a prestigious business address, mail management, and reception support. With virtual office solutions, you can work from anywhere while still presenting a polished image to your clients and stakeholders.

Meeting Rooms and Conference Facilities

Hosting professional meetings is a breeze when you choose a modern business centre. These centres offer state-of-the-art meeting rooms and conference facilities equipped with audio-visual technology, teleconferencing tools, and comfortable seating. Whether you're holding a client presentation, brainstorming session, or team training, the flexible booking options make it easy to organize your event. This ensures your business meetings are conducted in a professional and distraction-free environment.

Administrative and IT Support

Modern business centres understand that time is money. That’s why they provide comprehensive administrative and IT support services. From managing your front desk operations to troubleshooting technical issues, these centres ensure you can focus on your core business activities without worrying about the back-end processes. Services like secretarial assistance, call answering, and IT maintenance are often included, adding immense value to your experience.

Networking Opportunities

Another remarkable benefit of working in a business centre is the opportunity to network with like-minded professionals. Shared spaces are often buzzing with entrepreneurs, freelancers, and corporate teams from various industries. This collaborative environment fosters partnerships, idea-sharing, and even new business opportunities. Regular events and workshops hosted by the centre further enhance your networking possibilities.

Flexible Lease Options

Flexibility is at the heart of modern business centres. Unlike traditional office leases that lock you into long-term commitments, business centres offer adaptable rental terms. Whether you need an office space for rent in Calgary for a month, a week, or even a day, you’ll find plans that suit your timeline and budget.

Modern business centres are more than just places to work—they are comprehensive hubs that cater to every aspect of your professional journey. With services ranging from virtual offices to administrative support, these centres are redefining how businesses operate in today’s dynamic environment. Whether you're looking for a virtual office in Calgary or flexible office space for rent in Calgary, modern business centres provide the perfect solution for your needs.

[ear-worthy]

CooperTalk Podcast: Interviewing The Way You Like It

 Elaine Appleton Grant, the creator and host of the Sound Judgment podcast has been on a quest to identify the universal skills of a host that she calls "hostiness." 

There's a man in South Jersey named Steve Cooper who, I think, incorporates those skills of "hostiness." Amidst the onslaught of celebrity interview shows, Steve Cooper's CooperTalk podcast has survived and thrived for more than 1,000 episodes. 

Steve may not have the name recognition of a Dax Shepard or Joe Rogan, but make no mistake, he's one of the best podcast interviewers in the business. 

Why would Steve have such formidable interviewing qualities? In my opinion, it's because Steve has done a lot -- from hand model to stand-up comedian, and fax machine salesman to writer.

What's CooperTalk about? It's an interview podcast and "Coop" interviews musicians and actors of note.

 On his show, Steve talks to actors and musicians.

"I've interviewed 60 members of the Rock N' Roll Hall Of Fame," Steve says with pride.

Recently, Steve had Thomas Dolby ("She Blinded Me with Science" 1982) as a guest on CooperTalk. On the episode, Dolby tells Steve about founding Beatnik, a software company that developed polyphonic ringtone software and the famous Nokia tune.

Steve has welcomed Mick Mars from Motley Crue, Greg Hawkes from The Cars, Rich Redmond, drummer for Jason Aldean, Greg Camp from Smash Mouth, and Ross Valory from Journey.

"My biggest get would be if I could have Springsteen on CooperTalk," Steve admits.

In over 1,000 episodes, Steve has also interviewed hundreds of well-known actors, from Penelope Ann Miller, who played Nancy Reagan in the recently released film, Reagan, Greg Grunberg from Felicity, Heroes, and Star Wars, Tom Arnold from True Lies, Anson Williams from Happy Days, Jill Whelan from The Love Boat, Tommy Chong from Cheech & Chong, and David Duchovny from The X Files.

Steve's opening line of every episode: "I'm only as hip as my guests" is the kind of signature line many podcasters would die for.

Why is Steve such a strong interviewer?

First, Steve's career as a successful stand-up comedian demonstrates his quick wit, sharp mind, and an eye for the absurd in life. These are essential traits for a successful podcast host. 

Second, Steve is an excellent listener. His shows follow an organic path where he reacts to his guests' responses and then follows-up to probe deeper. 

Third, Steve has an insatiable curiosity that drives his interviews so that listeners receive more than a superficial sense of the guest. "Some podcasters worry more about the equipment than the content," Steve observes. "I concentrate on my guests."

When I asked Steve about his interviewing strategy on his podcasts, he tells me: "Preparation for a podcast interview is a delicate balance. If you over prepare, you become more focused on the questions you want to ask than responding to the answers of your guests. If you under prepare, then you seem like you don't care."

"I try to see my interviews as organic talks," Steve notes. "I listen intently to my guests and then react accordingly."

Of course, Steve's favorite topic is podcasting. CooperTalk has passed the 1,000th episode mark and is going strong. For decades, Steve has had a strong presence of Internet Radio with his show. Steve's ability to attract well-known Hollywood talent to his show can be attributed to his years spent in L.A., in the entertainment scene and his superb networking talent.

Steve is also influential in the South Jersey / Philadelphia podcasting scene. He's a mentor to many local podcasters and hosts a local business roundtable podcast called The Coop Tank, which is recorded at Suite Recording, with Joe Gangemi as his sound engineer and "gabfest partner" at the beginning of the show.

Indie Podcaster Steve Cooper may not be a household name as an interviewer, but he can sure bring the house down with his skills.

Check out CooperTalk.

[digitalsolutiontech]

Low Price Photocopy Machines in Bangladesh

Toshiba photocopy price in Bangladesh With Brand Warranty at Popular Photocopy. We know that the price of Photocopier Office Equipment’s in Bangladesh can vary depending on the brand and specifications.

Toshiba photocopy machine price in Bangladesh vary depending on the model and specifications. To get the most accurate pricing information, it’s recommended to check with authorized Toshiba dealers or browse reputable online marketplaces in Bangladesh. Additionally, consider factors such as features, warranty, and after-sales service when making your purchase decision.

Necessity of best Photocopy Machine or Photocopiers

Photocopy machines commonly referred to as photocopiers or copiers. It is very essential equipment. Best photocopy machine are an important and vital piece of equipment in schools, colleges, universities, offices, and any corporate organization. Photocopiers have developed to include a variety of features and technology to satisfy a variety of uses. When selecting the best photocopy machine, it is most important to evaluate your individual demands as well as the long-term expenses and advantages. Additionally, consulting with a dependable supplier to assist you in selecting the perfect photocopier for your demands.

Which is the Toshiba photocopy price in Bangladesh ?

Brand name is a remarkable word for products or services. Toshiba is a most popular brand in Bangladesh and as well as over the world. If you ask anyone which photocopy machine brand is the best, you will hear the name of Toshiba. That why Popular Photocopy offer you the best photocopy machine Toshiba.

Explore competitive photocopy machine prices in Bangladesh, ensuring quality and affordability for your copying needs. Find top brands and models at great value, tailored to your budget and requirements. Shop now for the best deals available.

How Photocopy Machine Works

A photocopier is a device that naturally uses xerography technology, which is a dry process that produces heat, pressure, or a combination of the two using electrostatic charges. This process causes a light-sensitive photoreceptor to first attract and then transfer toner particles (a powder) onto paper in the shape of an image. In order to boost its credibility with users, the photocopying machine was later in 2010 outfitted with a fax machine, scanner, and network-connected multifunction. This incredibly useful tool excels in swiftly and affordably copying papers and other visual pictures for use in the government, corporate, and educational sectors.

What should you consider to purchase a Photocopy Machine?

Photocopy Machine is a valuable asset indeed. Everyone should consider the bellow mentioning features:

Printing Speed: A photocopier’s speed is commonly expressed in pages per minute (PPM). The ideal pace will depend on how much printing your office needs to do. A machine with 20–30 PPM may be enough for low volume requirements, while 50 PPM or higher may be needed in high volume settings.

Print Volume: Have a look at the estimated monthly print volume. A machine may require additional maintenance and wear and tear if it is overworked or used at a volume higher than intended.

Multifunctionality: Nowadays, a lot of photocopiers may also function as printers, scanners, or even fax machines. By combining several tasks into one machine, these multifunction devices (MFDs) can save money and space.

Document Feeding: Document feeding methods used in photocopiers include flatbed scanners and automated document feeders (ADF). ADFs are in handy when you need to scan or copy several pages at once rapidly.

Duplexing: Duplexing allows for automated double-sided printing, which saves paper and money.

Paper Handling: Consider the paper varieties and sizes that the copier can handle. Some can print on a variety of paper sizes, including legal and ledger, and some can print on specialist media.

Network Connectivity: Most electricity photocopiers have network access and may be shared across an office network. This can help to speed up printing and scanning processes.

Security Features: The security of office equipment is a major problem. To safeguard sensitive data, look for copiers with features for secure printing, data encryption, and user authentication.

Image Quality: Image quality is a very vital fact for copiers. It matters how well copies are made. Inspect the quality of the image and search for functions such as automated color correction and image enhancement.

Energy Efficiency: You can reduce your carbon footprint and save running expenses through the use of energy-efficient photocopiers.

Maintenance and Service: Take into consideration the availability of maintenance and servicing agreements. Frequent repair might help your photocopier serve you better.

Cost of Consumables: Photocopiers require toner, drums, and other consumables. Be sure to factor in these ongoing costs.

Warranty: When purchasing a Photocopy machine, look for warranties that include both parts and labor coverage, and be aware of the warranty’s conditions.

Price: Photocopier prices might differ significantly. Achieving balance among features, quality, and costs is essential.

Wireless Printing: If your office needs the convenience of wireless printing, consider photocopiers with Wi-Fi capabilities.

Mobile Printing Support: Some photocopiers allow printing directly from mobile devices, which can be a valuable feature in the modern workplace.

How much budget would be required to buy?

Popular Photocopy has a huge stock of photocopiers that are low budget to maximum budget.  The cost of a single-sided best photocopy machine price starts at 46,000 takas, while a duplex copier costs 59,900 Taka. These devices are limited to black and white copying. The cost of a color copying machine with auto duplexing starts at 122,000 Taka. Each of these devices comes brand new and in a box. To obtain the best deal, compare prices at the Popular Photocopy copier department since they also vary on the brand and specifications.

Color or black & white photocopier or duplex Photocopy machine price

Whether you should choose a color or black and white photocopier depends on your specific needs and usage requirements. Your choice should ultimately depend on your unique use habits, financial constraints, and the significance of color in your needs. For your business, carefully evaluate your needs and speak with a vendor or provider to determine your needs.

Where to buy a photocopy machine prices in Bangladesh 2024?

Popular Photocopy has all the variety of best photocopy machine brands of Toshiba at best price in Bangladesh. We provide the original products with brand warranty at the best service of shipping and installing the machine to your home and business places. This multifunction device has the capability of copying, scan, fax, print and copy at a minimal cost that is profitable for the customer.

Discover the best photocopy machine price in Bangladesh by comparing top brands and models online. Find the perfect fit for your needs and budget, ensuring efficient copying for your home or business. Shop now for great deals and reliable performance.