#autumn and winter here is nothing but rain chill and humidity (I love it and so does my asthma). a humidifier is unnecessary.

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I hate it when the weather is going through menopause. We had a nice, chilly, wet and rainy week. Then yesterday we were at nearly 90 F and dry af. Today? We may hit 100 F, and it's still dry af. The rest of the week is looking to be dry, but it'll be 60s F until the weekend...when we'll be in the 80s F again.

Menopause season is so annoying.

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Best Tourist Places to Visit in Himachal Pradesh

This article originally appeared on Indian Travel Store Blog-https://www.indiantravelstore.com/blog/best-tourist-places-to-visit-in-himachal-pradesh

If you are someone who loves cold climate, tranquility, a little adventure and a whole lot of fun, then a visit to the hill stations in North India is a must. Make a list of places to visit in Himachal Pradesh where overwhelming landscapes and peaceful views greet you. The place is surely a nature lover’s delight! There is no better way to explore the majestic mountains, evergreen forests, remote villages, and mesmerizing lakes at its best than taking a trip to “The Land of Snow” which is what Himachal means.

So Let’s Take You Through Some Of The Best Tourist Destinations Of Himachal.

• Manali

• Shimla

• Dalhousie

• Dharamshala

• Tirthan Valley

• Sangla

• Chitkul

1. Manali

Located in Kullu district, at an altitude of 2,050 meters, Manali captivates you with its snow-capped mountains and impressive views, on your Himachal Holiday package. Bring out your adventurous side by indulging in the sports activities as you give yourselves a visual treat. The visually pleasant atmosphere makes it one of the top tourist places in Himachal Pradesh.

There Are A Number Of Places To Visit On Your Sightseeing Trip In Manali, To Name Some:

• The ancient Hadimba Devi Temple

• The Solang Valley

• Rohtang Pass

• The great Himalayan Nature Park

• Manu Temple

• Old Manali

• Van Vihar Manali

• Nehru Kund

• The Gayatri Temple

• Siyali Mahadev Temple

• Manali Sanctuary and so on,

One doesn’t even realize how the time flies by while visiting all these awesome sites and takes back memories that last a lifetime.

When we talk of things to do in Manali, there is so much for everyone that to have a heart full of fun.

• Paragliding in the Solang Valley

• Treks, there are a number of designated trekking routes that you can choose from:

(i) The Chandratal Baralacha Trek

(ii) Hampta Pass Trek

(iii) Bara Bhangal Trek etc.

• River Rafting on the Beas

• Skiing

• Hot water Bathing at Vashisht or Manikaran

How To Reach

By Air

The nearest airport serving this beautiful hill station is situated at Bhuntar. Known as Kullu Manali Airport, it is at a distance of approximately 50 km and 10 km from Manali and Kullu, respectively. Once you reach the airport, you can hire prepaid taxis to reach Manali.

By Road

If you truly like to enjoy the views as you travel, opt for the road since there are some spellbinding picturesque views en route to be enjoyed. The destination has a good connectivity by road with cities like Delhi, Ambala, Chandigarh and Shimla serving as pivotal points. A number of bus services including private services like the very comfortable Volvo ply frequently from Delhi to Manali. Besides, Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC) also offers services from New Delhi to Manali.

By Train

The closest railway station is Chandigarh (315 km) or Pathankot (290 km). You can make your travel bookings till either of these two cities and then take a prepaid bus or a cab till Manali. Both the railway stations are well connected with major Indian cities via extensive rail network.

Best Time To Visit

October to February

2. Shimla

Come for a holiday and get an opportunity to spend quality time close to Mother Nature and make your trip most relaxing, on your Himachal honeymoon tour package. What more you can expect from your holiday trip. Shimla is such a trip, especially for those who have a passion of exploring natural beauty and serene environment, nothing can be compared with such amazing places and environs. If you are also one of them, then truly a visit to Shimla would make your dream come true, when you are on your Himachal travel package. Talking about Shimla, the Queen of Hills is situated at an altitude of 2215 meter above the sesa level. Being one of the largest hill stations/cities in India, Shimla is the capital city of Himachal Pradesh, where honeymooners, couples, nature tour lovers and those who look for serenity and tranquility come to enjoy their holidays

Some Of The Most Popular And Famous Places To Visit On Your Shimla Trip

• The Jakhu Temple

• The Mall

• Indian Institute of Advanced Studies

• Viceregal Lodge

• The Ridge

• The Scandal Point

• Jakhoo Hill

• The Kali Bari Temple

• Tara Devi Temple

• Annandale Ground

• Green Valley

• Kufri

• Tattapani

• Mashobra

• Naldehra

• Bantony Castle

• Gaiety Heritage Cultural Hall

• Himalayan Bird Park, etc.

For the enthusiasts wanting to indulge in the activities that can be done in Shimla, here is a brief list

• Revisit the British era with Viceregal Lodge

• Horse Riding

• Enjoy a ride on the Shimla- Kalka Toy train

• Skiing in Kufri

• Explore the Annandale Museum

• Watch the Sun Set at the Scandal Point

• River Rafting at Tattapani

• Golfing in Naldehra

• A walk through the Pine Forest

• A trek up to the Jakhu Temple

• Bird Watching at Shimla Water catchment Sanctuary

• Ice-Skating in Asia’s only open-air ice-skating rink

• Trekking at Shailey Peak

• Bathe in Chadwick waterfall

• Camping at Camp Chrysalid

How To Reach

By Air

There is one airport Jubbor Hatti in Shimla which is around 23KM from Shimla city.

By Rail

The nearest broad gauge head is at Kalka — a four-hour journey from Delhi. After that, take the mountain train from Kalka to Shimla. This railway track has recently been granted the status of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The view is stunning, with the line passing through an amazing 103 tunnels.

By Road

You can drive up to Shimla in your own vehicle or take a private taxi after arrival at Chandigarh and from there you could further go by bus or take a private taxi. There is regular connectivity from Delhi to Shimla by bus, both by the HRTC as well as the Himachal Tourism buses, which run the luxury coaches. It is about 378 kms. from Delhi and 115 Km from Chandigarh. All types of private transportation are available between Delhi and Shimla.

Best Time To Visit

Depending on your preferred timing and choice, you can visit Shimla in any season as every season has its own importance and pleasure. However, during the winter season, you should go with woolen clothes. On the other hand, spring and summer time is the best time to explore Shimla.

Moreover, walking at Shimla Mall Road in autumn season is memorable experience. In Monsoon season, you should avoid visiting it because it rains heavily and sometimes for several days. Temperature also downs to extreme chill level.

In addition, humidity also increases to some great level. If you want to see the real picture of Shimla tourism, then exploring it during the months of March to June is the best time when weather conditions are extremely pleasant and keep one spellbound for more time.

3. Dalhousie

True to its name, Dalhousie exudes a colonial feeling and is renowned for its heritage buildings that go way back to the early 19th century. The colonial feel is good for a walk down memory lane and hence is one of the best tourist places, to visit on your Himachal trip package, in Himachal Pradesh. This hill station is spread across five hills and is a sanctuary for wildlife lovers and landscape photographers as it holds some of the most intriguing flora and fauna.

Some Of The Most Alluring Places To Visit In And Around Dalhousie

• Khajjiar — The Mini Switzerland Of India

• Dainkund Peak — The Tale Of Three Rivers

• Kalatop Wildlife Reserve — Home Of The Wild

• St. Francis Catholic Church — A Paradigm Of Art And Architecture

• Panchpula — The Lifeline Of Dalhousie

• Ganji Pahari — The Stunning Panoramas

• Satdhara Falls — The Water That Heals

• Rang Mahal — The Fusion Of Mughal & British Influences

• Chamera Lake — Scenic Beauty Plus Water Conservation

• Mall Road — Glorious Vistas Of The Pir Panjal

• Sach Pass — The Trekker’s Paradise

• Tibetan Market — Handicrafts And Souvenirs

• Bakrota Hills — Sightseeing

• Subhash Baoli — Picnic

• St.John’s Church — Religious place

• Chamunda Devi Temple — Idol of Chamunda Devi

• Rock Garden — Ideal place for nature lovers

• Garam Sadak — Take A Stroll

• Dalhousie Community Garden — Take A Walk

• Norwood Paramdham — Watch The Sunset

For the activity enthusiasts below are some of the activities that you can indulge in and have a lifetime experience

• Boating in the glistening Chamera Lake

• Go for a picnic to Khajjiar

• Trekking at the Dainkund Hill

• Paragliding

• Horse Riding in Dalhousie

• Upper Bakrota Loop Walk

• Site camping in Dalhousie

How To Reach:

By Air

The airport closest to Dalhousie is Gaggal Airport, which is around 130 km away. Carriers including Air India Regional, Jagson Airlines and SpiceJet provide regular flights rom Delhi and Chandigarh for Gaggal. From outside the airport, travellers can hire a private taxi or cab or take a bus to reach Dalhousie.

By Road

Roads leading to Dalhousie might be long but are worth travelling on. Several private and state buses of Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) and Haryana Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) provide their services from nearby cities. From New Delhi, it takes around 11 hours via NH 1 to reach Dalhousie, covering a distance of about 565 km. Besides, the destination is also well connected with other major places of the region like Chamba (45 km), Amritsar (200 km) and Shimla (365 km).

By Train

About 80 km away, Pathankot railway station is the nearest railhead to Dalhousie. It is directly connected to prime cities of the country, including Delhi, Jammu, Bhatinda, Jaipur, etc. via superfast express and mail trains. You can either hire a private taxi or take a shared cab from outside the railway station to reach Dalhousie, a journey of about 3 hours.

Best Time To Visit

March to May

4. Dharamshala

Not long after arriving in Mcleodganj, a suburb in Dharamsala, you realize that the comparisons drawn between it and Little Lhasa are hardly exaggerated. It is only to be expected though, as it is the abode of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama.

Dharamshala is blessed with the same beauty as other parts of the state, but what sets it apart is its strong Tibetan character. You see fluttering Tibetan prayer flags, monasteries at regular intervals and monks attired in bright saffron robes.

It is also characterized by having the highest cricket field in the world, the beauty of which is to be seen to be belived on your complete Himachal tour package. There are tourist spots in plenty, but mostly, Dharamsala is about unwinding and enjoying the serenity that is found here in abundance

Places To Visit In And Around Dharamshala

• MacleodGanj

• Bhagsunag waterfalls and Temple

• Namgyal Monastery

• Sherling Monastry

• Gyuto Monastery

• St. John’s Church in Wilderness

• Triund

• War Memorial

• Dharamkot

• Kunal Pathri Temple

• Jwalamukhi Temple

• Chamunda Devi Temple

• Maa Bajreshwari Temple, etc.

For the activity enthusiasts to Dharamshala has a lot they can dwell in

• Experience Peace at Namgyal Monastery

• Take a Memorable Trek to Kareri Lake

• Visit the Norbulingka Institute

• Admire the Beauty of Masrur

• Kangra Fort

• A Trip to Naddi Village

• Shop for Souvenirs

• Enjoy a Quiet Afternoon at Dharamkot village

• Stroll Through Tea Plantations

• Explore St. John’s Church

• Trek to Triund

• Paragliding

• Camping

• Tibetan Cuisine

• Gyuto Monastery

• Yoga Lessons

• Dal Lake

• Bhagsu Falls

How To Reach:

By Air

The nearest airport is at Gaggal, about 13 kilometers away from Dharamshala. Gaggal airport connects Dharamshala to Delhi via Air India and Spice Jet flights. Tourists from other parts of India would find it easier to take a flight till Chandigarh and book a taxi for their onward journey to Dharamshala, which is about 275 kilometers away.

By Bus

Dharamshala is well-connected to Delhi and other parts of North India via a network of state-operated buses as well as private tour operators. The journey is almost 520 kilometers from Delhi.

Most buses stop at the main bus terminal in Lower Dharamshala, but there are also some public Haryana Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) buses that go all the way to the main square of McLeod Ganj. An overnight journey from Delhi takes about 13 hours. You can book HRTC tickets online.

By Train

An overnight train journey is a good option to reach Dharamshala. The nearest major railway station is at Pathankot, 85 kilometers away. There are numerous trains that go to Jammu and Kashmir that stop by in Pathankot. You can take a taxi or bus from Pathankot to reach Dharamshala.

Best Time To Visit

March to June; December to February

5. Tirthan Valley

“Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.”

Ralph Emerson

Called ‘Himachal’s Best Kept Secret’, Tirthan Valley perched at an altitude of 1600 metres above sea level is the perfect getaway destination blessed with a wealth of nature’s treasure, to be cherished, and the only ease way out for you to do this is to go on a Himachal adventure tour package. It is the perfect placed to be if you are tired from the hustle & bustle of the everyday metro life full of noise and pollution. Named after the pristine Tirthan river, the valley opens the doors to the newly recognized UNESCO World Heritage Site — The Great Himalayan National Park (GHNP), spread over an area of 1100 sq kilometers. It is a paradise for trekkers, offering one of the finest trekking opportunities in the world. Not to forget for bird lovers as well who spend days camping in the heart of this park. For not only an escape from the overcrowded city life, but also an escape from the more-crowded Himachali getaways, it doesn’t get much better than Tirthan.

As already made known that this is a very offbeat destination, least frequented ad ideal for the solitude seekers, hardcore adventurers, and those who just want to do nothing and just be around. Not a very talked-about destination so the only way to express the charms of the nature here is through images that will tempt you to just go for it.

Things To DoRiver Crossing

River crossing in the Tirthan Valley is an adventure sport for people who are looking for some adrenaline rush in the quiet valley. A person is tied to a safety harness and slides from one point to the other, with the turbulent River Tirthan gushing underneath. The icy cold spray of the river while taking on the sport, sure is a motivating factor for enthusiasts

Trekking In The Great Himalayan National Park

The Great Himalayan National Park is a blessing in disguise for nature lovers. From lush green forests to blooming flowers and meandering streams, this place also houses various well laid out trek paths.

Depending on the difficulty level, one has an option to choose from half day, full day, overnight or multiple day camping. Whatever you may opt for, this place does promise a wonderful experience and equally amazing trip.

Serloskar Lake

Serloskar Lake, another major attraction of the village is located about 5 km from Jalori Pass. The lake has clear water which remains so despite of several leaves falling in to it.

The place is better known for its temple devoted to Goddess Budhi Nagin. It is believed that the Goddess has hundred sons and acts as a guardian of the place. The walk to the lake is equally enchanting from Jalori pass, with thick cover of oak trees.

Jalori Pass

Nestled in the peaks of northern Himalayas lies the Jalori mountain pass, an undiscovered beauty located between the prominent towns of Kullu and Shimla. Perhaps one would recognise it better as the snow-covered summit in the Bollywood film “Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani”, where actors Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone are seen trekking through the mountainside. With scenic views of the snow-capped Himalayan landscape and the fresh mountain air to surround you, the hike through Jalori Pass has much to offer with exquisite flowers, birds and the environment for a surreal experience.

At a height of 10,800 feet above sea level, the trail through this mountain pass is relatively untouched as a tourist attraction, possibly due to the hype surrounding the roads to reach this pass. And it is completely justified.

Great Himalayan National Park

Great Himalayan National Park is one of India’s national parks, located in the Kullu region of Himachal Pradesh. Surrounded on all the three sides by the Himalayan Mountains, the park is home to diverse wildlife species, is a must on your Himachal tour package itinerary.

The Great Himalayan National Park received the status of a national park in 1999. At present, it is home to more than 375 species of fauna, 31 species of mammals, and 181 species of birds. This beautiful location of the national park becomes all the more attractive due to the Deodar and Oak trees.

The secluded location of the park has made sure that the villages inside the park have a culture of their own. Every village inside has a deity of its own. There are also some fairs organized here during April, May, August, and September. The Great Himalayan National Park is an amazing place to relax and unwind away from the fast life of the city. It is a must-visit for all the nature lovers out there.

Trout Fishing

There couldn’t be a more ideal place for fishing than the crystal clear Tirthan River, a tributary of Beas. Filled with brown and rainbow trouts, this river has over the year become a favorite place among the tourists as an angler spot.

Rock Climbing

Rock climbing is another adventure sport that is undertaken by a lot of travelers while visiting the valley. Many operators have specialized staff who train and assist adventure enthusiasts who are interested in partaking of the sport.

How To Reach

By Air

The nearest airport to reach Tirthan Valley is the Kullu-Manali airport which is the hub for most Himachal destinations. From the airport, you can hire a private vehicle to reach Tirthan Valley. It will take close to 90 minutes.

By Road

Tirthan is located near Kullu. To reach Tirthan by road, you need to take the Chandigarh-Manali highway and turn off at Aut. Tirthan Valley is at a distance of 513 km from New Delhi.

6. Sangla

One of the most charming valleys in the whole Kinnaur District, Sangla Valley is a perfect getaway from the hustle-bustle of the swarming cities. It is named after a beautiful village by the same name.

Bounded by strapping mountain slopes, sprawling evergreen forests, and snow-covered peaks, the valley is set apart from others by its red apple orchard and luscious cherry trees, which you can experience firsthand when visiting on your Himachal adventure tour package. Baspa River also makes its way through the place, meandering and gurgling, famous for trout fishing. The place is dotted with several attractions from the temple and fort to nearby villages making it an amazing holiday destination.

Why Sangla

• Sangla is a riverside valley overlooking stunning Himalayan views.

• Sangla is best visited for a nature centric experience, walks, trekking, trout fishing etc.

• Guests to Sangla can stay riverside and explore the area on foot.

• Chitkul village is few kilometers away from Sangla is where the views get even bigger and better and is the last point before Tibetan border.

• Sangla area is full of apple orchards and April-Sept is best time to arrive here and explore.

• Overnight trekking options around the area are good and the hills around are much more unexplored and pristine as compared to other known and explored trekking routes.

• Sangla is also where you can pick up famous Kinnauri shawls, woolen socks, tweeds and silver jewelry studded with Tibetan pearls

• Sangla is recommended for Glacier trekking in March and April

Sangla Meadow

Lush green meadows spotted with mud patches and a magnificent backdrop of snow-covered Himalayan Mountains. What else could you ask for, to rejuvenate your mind, body, and soul.

Also referred to as Sangla Kanda, it is one of the most favored attractions in the area. This place should not be missed at any cost.

Bering Nag Temple

An architectural wonder, this place is a must-visit. It is considered as one of the most important temples for Hindus. This temple is devoted to Lord Jagas.

If you are traveling between the months of August and September, do not miss the famous Fulaich fair celebrated every year.

7. Chitkul

Chitkul is said to be the last inhabited village within the Indian boundaries on the old Indo-Tibetan Road. Situated at the height of 3450 meters, the village is located at a distance of 28 km from Sangla, about 600 kilometers from Delhi in the Kinnaur Valley. It is like a doorway that opens into an exquisite landscape of breathtaking beauty and a serene environment.

There are orchids, mountains, meadows, huge rocks, rivers, jungle, and grasslands in the village with the help of which it has made a unique identity for itself. A drive to the Chitkul village is pleasant. One can go for trekking in the forest as well and a wildlife sanctuary for all the wildlife as well as nature lovers out there.

The journey to Chitkul is an altogether different experience in itself. It is sparsely populated with as many as 600 locals who are warm, loving and extremely hospitable towards the tourists. While traveling to the valley, you will see River Baspa on your right and on the way you will also pass through the Rakcham village which is commonly known as the model village of the region. Numerous campsites are situated within the apple gardens by the side of the Baspa River.

This little village is a must-visit place, and one should stay for at least a day here as the landscape keeps you magnetized all the time. It is a perfect place to spend some time off from the busy lives and the monotonous routines in the realm of natural beauty.

Tibetan Wood Carving Center

A paradise for shopaholics, this place is famous for its Tibetan products made of wood carvings. Once again famous among tourists, the Tibetan Wood carving center has good both on display as well as sale.

How To Reach

By Air

Nearest airport to Sangla is Jubbarhatti Airport at Shimla at a distance of about 238 km. Taxis and cabs for Sangla are easily available outside the airport at reasonable price. Bhuntar Airport is the second nearest with a drive of nearly three and half hours to Sangla. This air base is widely connected to many major cities like New Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Dharamshala, Chandigarh, Ahmedabad and Shimla.

By Road

If you are planning to travel by road, the HRTC (Himachal Road Transport Corporation) runs regular buses from Delhi, Haryana and Punjab. Private as well as state buses from Chandigarh for Sangla are also easily available.

By Train

There is no railway station at Sangla. The closest railway station is Kalka Railway Station in Shimla. You can travel by train up to there and then shift to a bus or taxi to reach Sangla.

Best Time To Visit

March to June, September to December

The above are some of the getaways for an awesome holiday in Himachal which are essentially a must-visit on your Himachal tour packages no matter what category.

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Superbat Fic--conclusion

And here we go, the conclusion...

™ Idiots in Love

(One @dcbingo completed.)

                            Duck, Duck, Goose: part two

The Soulmate Goose of Enforcement…

Why not the Hedgehog Portent of Doom? The Unhelpful Giraffe of Algebra? The...the Ungulate of Awkward Conversation?

About out of steam, Bruce yanked off his third necktie, displeased with all of them, and left his collar open. This was no day to be concerned with four-in-hands or half-windsors. The goose was here. The goose was here, and it was too goddamn late.

He had made peace with it a long time ago. That kind of match, the kind his parents had found, wasn’t in the cards for him. It wasn’t so bad. If Selina...Talia...others weren’t the one, they were still good company, and he had no regrets when he looked back. He’d put the idea from his mind, convinced himself the goose really was an urban myth, one of the more ludicrous ones at that, and had been one hundred percent fine with that.

Right up to the moment Clark Kent appeared on his radar and made that conviction crumble like a sandcastle smashed by a tsunami.

Would anything have changed if the goose had appeared the first time they met? He’d thought about that, later, when Clark was gone and everything involving him was a brutal moot point. Maybe, if the goose had appeared at the gala and gone after Luthor, he and Clark might have bonded over that. He couldn’t see any other opportunity for the goose to have intervened. Later, when Bruce had been blinded by anger, only thirsting to mete out vigilante justice on Superman--later would have been too late.

If it was meant to be, where the hell was the goose when Clark came back? Like it couldn’t have waddled out of the Russian landscape and done its job? 

And all right, that may not have been the ideal time, but there had been other opportunities. Half the reason Bruce was at the farm that day, watching the movers unload the truck, watching Clark come over to join him, was because he’d thought this could be it, this could be the time. Even while he admitted to buying the bank, he had kept an eye out for the goose. It was a farm. Farmers raised geese, right, sometimes? When could there ever be a better time for it show up?

There had been chickens scratching in the yard, and as they had all sat on the porch late into the evening Bruce would swear he’d heard a duck quack somewhere nearby. No goose, though. Not one solitary honk in the night.

So that was that. If the goose couldn’t track him down on a farm in Kansas, it wasn’t meant to happen. End of story and back to reality. Wanting Clark--that was reaching far too high. Any idiot could have told him that. The one in the mirror should have known that going in, right from the start.

Clark and Lois--that was the match of the century, any century. And, all right, maybe they were going through a rough patch right now but it would work itself out in the end. Couples broke up and got back together all the time, and they didn’t need a goose to help them get there.

Mind made up to carry on as usual, Bruce grabbed a coat and decided a walk up to the manor would be just the thing to banish these thoughts and the mood that went with them. The restoration was making good progress, and the Justice League headquarters would be good to go soon. That was something real. That was something he could manage and direct. 

Alfred was preoccupied with something in the kitchen--looking up how to cook a goose, Bruce hoped--and only nodded to him in passing. There was no sign of the goose, actually, not a feather to be found. Already in a better mood he let himself out of the lake house and set out for the manor at a brisk pace.

It was a good day for a walk. Quiet, with crisp notes of autumn in the air. He didn’t miss the humid heat of summer, and was not looking forward to the bitter cold of winter. These few weeks of autumn, though, were as close to perfect as anything could get. Fallen leaves, crimson and gold, rustled underfoot, and he paused to watch the breeze gather up a batch and whirl them along the footpath. He turned up his coat collar against the chill in that breeze and cast a look at the sky. It was gray and overcast, but any chance of rain was supposed to be remote. His feelings wouldn’t be hurt if it held off indefinitely. Patrolling in a thunderstorm wasn’t one of his favorite things, either. 

Picking up his pace, he was in view of the manor now.  The constructions workers had cleared off for the weekend, leaving the crane and other equipment behind. Once the restoration was complete, he and Alfred would see to the interior--well, perhaps enlisting some help to speed things along. He couldn’t really see Arthur getting into the spirit of the thing, and Diana would mostly likely appoint herself overseer, but Barry and Victor might like to pitch in. And Clark… 

Great: he so did not need that image popping into his head. There it was all the same, his imagination whipping up a picture of Clark, in nothing but skintight jeans and a hardhat, swinging a sledgehammer. 

Damn it to hell…

A rustle of dry leaves provided a welcome distraction and he glanced around, trying to isolate the sound, fingers slipping into a pocket of his coat and curling around a batarang. Probably a squirrel or something, he had about decided, muscles relaxing, just as the goose stepped into view and screamed at him.

Officially done with this, Bruce growled, “You want a piece of me? Well bring it on,” as the goose came at him. He flung the batarang at it. It dodged, circled behind him, wings flapping, darting in to bite at his leg. He shook it off, grabbed another batarang. It flew right at him, forcing him to stumble and faceplant in a pile of leaves. He pushed up on his arms, kicked out at the goose as it danced around him, flapping its wings and honking. He didn’t come close to connecting. He rolled away, came up in a crouch, and waved the bird to come at him. “Come on, you bastard, come and get me.” It darted forward, he saw his chance and went for it, and got both arms around it, beak facing away from him as he held it tight against his body. “You’re the Soulmate Goose of Enforcement? Good for you. I’m the goddamn Batman.”

“Bruce? What are you doing?”

Oh for the love of… He looked up to see Clark--Clark, fully clothed, right down to that plaid jacket--walking toward him from the manor. The goose, seizing the moment’s distraction, squirmed free and scooted over to greet Clark with a plaintive honk. Frowning, Clark scooped the goose up into his arms and cradled it to him, soothing its ruffled feathers as he petted it and spoke to it. Bruce had had no idea a goose could look smug, but there was no other description for its expression as it looked over at him right then.

Taking a moment to brush leaves off his coat, and snag the useless batarangs, Bruce shoved his hands in his coat pockets and went over to join Clark--and the goose. “How much did you see?”

“Enough.” Satisfied the goose was unharmed, Clark set it down. It settled down to preen, evidently intent on nothing more than getting every feather back exactly so. “You’ve got twigs in your hair,” he said, reaching over to pluck at them.

Bruce stood still and endured Clark touching his hair, finding a leaf stuck in his collar and removing that as well. He was tempted to say it hadn’t been what it looked like, but he was pretty sure it had looked like he was trying to strangle a goose, so… “Why are you here?”

Head cocked to the side a bit, eyebrows drawn toward each other, Clark contemplated him for a moment before giving those broad shoulders a shrug. “We’re not going to talk about the goose?”

“What do you want to know about the goose?”

Another shrug, then, “Do you have some grievance against geese?”

“I’m fine with geese. They’re delicious.”

Clark and the goose chastised him with a look.

Nothing else happened. Bruce didn’t know why, for just a split second there, he had thought it might. “It was stalking me.”

Clark gave him an unreadable look, unreadable except for a glimmer of something that suggested Bruce might be in need of a trip to Arkham. “Okay,” was all he said, however. 

They walked on in silence for awhile--Bruce, Clark, and the goose--and Bruce hoped that meant they were done with the subject. “Did you want something?” he asked as they neared the manor. Ordinarily he didn’t mind Clark just dropping by, but just at this moment it felt a lot like his face was being rubbed in what he could never have.

An unusual diffidence radiated from Clark. It was in his voice, a cautious note, as though he was crossing into dangerous territory. “I wondered if you had plans. Maybe we could,” there was something uncertain in his shrug this time, “have a movie night. Or something.”

A movie night. Or something. Thoughts racing at warp speed, Bruce fought not to let any of it show as he asked, “What about Lois?”

“What about Lois?” Clark stopped and turned to face him, one hand catching him by the shoulder. “Lois broke up with me. I told you that.”

Just to see, Bruce tried to move away. Clark exerted just enough force to keep him there. “You’ll get back together. You’re meant to be with her, Clark.”

“Lois doesn’t think so, and I agree with her, with all her reasons. So does the goose,” Clark finished, jerking his chin at it.

So did the… Bruce shook his head, as though that might jostle things together so they made sense and nobody stood around talking about how a goose concurred with developments. It didn’t work. “Clark, it’s just a goose.” And damn it, he refused to acknowledge it had just rolled its eyes at him.

“It is not just a goose, Bruce. I knew that when it came up to me on the ferry.”

When it-- “You’ve seen it before?”

“Just today, on the ferry. I followed it out here but then it took off.”

“You...know what it is?” 

“Believe it or not, we have heard of the Soulmate Goose of Enforcement even in Kansas. I never saw it with Lois, though, and wondered why. Now I know,” he said, brave like Superman now as he looked at Bruce, hope shining in his eyes.

Only a monster would want to crush out that hope, and Bruce found he didn’t have it in him to do that. Not today. He looked at the goose, took in its smug self-satisfaction. “If you’ve fucked this up,” he warned it, “you’re going to be Christmas dinner.”

“Bruce, quit picking on the goose and kiss me.”

“For the last time, I am not picking on the damn goo--” Clark tugged him close and shut him up with a kiss.

 Well, that worked, too.

~~~

Taking a moment’s break from chopping wood, Alfred glanced over at the footpath to the manor. Movement caught his eye, and he watched as the goose waddled into view. Passing him, it looked over once as if in acknowledgement, before proceeding on down to the lake.

Alfred watched it drift off, vanishing into the mist rising off the water. Dare he hope? he wondered, holding his breath as he looked back up the path, and letting it out with a soft whoosh of relief as Bruce and Master Kent came into view. As he watched, the two younger gentlemen stopped and Bruce turned to Master Kent--even from this distance, Alfred would swear Bruce was smiling--and drew Master Kent into a rather passionate embrace.

Well. Alfred looked away, struggling to maintain his composure. “Well done, goose, well done,” he murmured, smiling to himself as he gathered up the wood and disappeared back into the house.

[themadameditor]

This summer is a special one for me, because last summer I was in hospital for most of it and spent the rest of it on steroids and a host of there medications, swollen like a blowfish, and getting better. I am still in the course of treatment, but a long way away from where I was last year, feeling much, much, MUCH better, and planning to live every freaking moment of the summer and beyond. I am not a huge fan of the summer, the heat on my skin, the humidity; Britain has the most humid summers… but I vividly remember myself last year hoping and praying that if I make it out I would live that cliche of living my best life. And I’m trying y’all, I really am.

This summer has been glorious, actual sunshine and heat, hotter than an Indian summer if you’ll believe that and come the first of August we are counting down the days to Autumn zooming right past it to the thick of winter. By the end of August we are talking back to school and back to real life for parents and children and the grind of things. But we have now before then, so let’s plan to live the hell out of the summer and make some good memories that can keep us going till the next summer. As I type this, it is pouring down with rain outside my window, bang in the middle of this blazing summer we have torrential rain and thunder storms but I am not mad at the in the least, we need the rain, farmers need it for the soil to keep feeding us good food in season, we need the rain to clean all the humidity and gunk from the pollution the earth is suffering.

This list is a guideline, if you do one thing on it fabulous. Ten? Grand. All? Fantastic. the aim is to live your best life, (said in my best Oprah voice). So let’s get right on into it shall we?

1. Sleep In: August is heaven for everyone, everywhere, no school in session, family holidays, blissful commute into work because trains are not crowded…it is the perfect month to sleep in and catch up on the hours lost to sleeplessness, work and all nighters. Sleep in and get your energy right on balance, and catch up with your body and reacquaint yourself with her natural rhythm.

2. Let your body wake up naturally: see number 1. Get rid of your alarm clock and let your body wake up to the sound of birds and the rise of the sun. Even if it means going in late for work or missing our on the morning calls. Better still no calls until noon until the summer is over.

3. Read two books: something old and something new. For something old, if you have never read it, read Lucky Chances by Jackie Collins. For something new read an Italian Holiday; a book about four women getting away from the ish of their lives in London and holidaying in Italy. Bonus points; read my book. 😉

4. Have a Day-cation: binge watch some shows on Netflix and Amazon. A couple on Netflix: Luke Cage, Drug Lords, Chef, North & South; okay, more than a couple. Amazon: The Bold Type- I really like this show, it is set around three women working the fashion industry, publishing specifically, and yes the three girls can be annoying and atypical at times but it is a far cry from the Devil Wears Prada, which shows of this ilk tend to slant towards. My favourite character is the Editor In Chief. She’s cool and the type of person I would like to believe exists in the industry. Another show and one of Amazon’s best creation is Bosch- this is my absolute favourite show on Amazon, detective Hieronymous “Harry” Bosch, central character in the dark crime drama set in Los Angeles. Binge watch all four seasons in one day and thank me later.

5. Go to a music concert: I’ll admit I am not a huge fan of concerts, crowds make me anxious and the moment gets lost in the melee. Give me a couch and a big screen TV and I’m good, but its the summer and we are living it up so we are taking our fly selves to a concert, in the Park, or at the Albert Hall or maybe something more low key and free; the ever faithful underground busker… whatever floats your boat just go.

6. Plan a night in Paris: be impetuous, call your girlfriends or go SOLO for a night in Paris if you’re close enough.

7. Do something fun in Paris: a fancy meal at L’Orangerie @ George V perhaps, or afternoon tea @ Le Bristol. Go to a museum, forget the Louvre, D’Orsay is my favourite museum in all of Paris. Be a cliché and have expensive hot chocolate at Cafe de Flore. Walk around and marvel at the astounding beauty that is Jardin du Luxembourg; my favourite place to be in Paris.

8. Return from Paris: with pastries from Pierre Here and spend the evening drinking champagne before bed.

9. See a play in the west end: Its a shame that Baba Segi’s wives is not in theatres anymore, but there is always something on so scroll through timeout or art reviews, pick a small theatre, they normally have good plays and go see it, for the culture and for support. Or if you can get tickets, you should go see Hamilton. It is quite simply the greatest show on earth.

10. Go Clubbing: re-live your youth and party in heels that hurt, a dress that is too short, full face of makeup. Flirt with handsome men, exchange numbers for the night. Jump on the night bus home and stop by the kebab shop before you make it home at six in the morning.

11. Babysit your nieces, nephews and god-children: preferably not right after your wild night out in the club.

12. Throw a fabulous dinner party: for friends and catch up on the good times you had.

13. Get lost in London: it’s a beautiful city to get lost in and no matter how many times you roam it, every corner is a surprise.

14. Picnic in the Park: Hyde Park is so beautiful, so vast, so lovely all year round but nothing beats it in the summer. Grab a picnic basket, bottle of chilled champagne, meats and cheeses, fat strawberries and cream, salads and go chill in the park with your bestest

15. Call an old friend: we all have that one friend we have lost touch with, call them up, check in with an old relative, see how they are doing, and say a prayer for the world.

16. Clean your skirting boards: as a matter of fact, clean the whole house, organise your closet and take excess to charity or give them out to family or friends who want them. Live light and let light in.

17. Organise your christmas holiday plans: have a white Christmas or escape somewhere tropical. Do something fun and unusual this time.

18. Get your low maintenance beauty routine on point: the summer is no time to bother with too much make-up because the humidity will not let you be beautiful and great so fine-tune your best make up, no make up look that won’t be a victim of the humidity. Paint your nails, scrub your feet and moisturise them. I love this foot cream, from Burt’s Bees, 100% moisture all day. Don’t be ashy this summer.

19. Plan your wardrobe ahead: make this the summer you wear the prettiest dresses. If you can, and I know you can, plan all the dresses for the 31 days in August.

20. Spend some time being alone: check yourself into a hotel or stay indoors, order room service, go dine out alone or cook yourself a home-cooked meal… do something for you and all about you, get to know yourself better and enjoy being in your company.

21. Spend time with family: I have an awesome family and we are all scattered around the world but in each other’s lives through phone, texts etc. When you can, drop by your parents’, call your brother, sisters, aunts, uncles… get the barbecue going and enjoy being in the company of loved ones.

22. Go to a quiz night at your local… I know, I know but try it its so much fun

23. Spend a Monday by the sea: away from work and the hustle of every day life

24. Write a short story: it can be about anything you want at all, just carve out sometime and put words down to paper.

25. Take a leap of faith: If its a bad decision, learn from it and move on. Enjoy the rewards of a good decision, pay it forward pass on the good feeling

26. Take a day trip outside of London: a summer’s day punting on River Cam, taking a literary tour of Oxford, or walking the bucolic lanes of the Cotswolds… do something that takes you out of the big smoke.

27. Take a digital detox: nowadays, a lot of things on social media make me so damn mad and I find myself engaging with crazy people but I have cut back on my time online and it has done me a world of good. Social media is both good and dangerous for you, find sometime to be ignorant of the shit that can sometimes go down on there.

28. Go to bed late, wake up later.

29. Eat dessert as a whole meal.

30. Fall in love with your life all over again: Be intentional about this and make sure you love your life. We are all going through things, the world is a shitty place to be sometimes these days but here is the thing; you only have you at night when you look yourself in the mirror. Be intentional with loving yourself. Please.

31. Take it all in: Take care of yourself. Check your breasts, drink lots of water, eat well, eat in season, moisturise at night, exercise however you can, limit your meat consumption, use sunscreen, my sister, use sunscreen.

To the summer of our lives.

31 Days of Summer This summer is a special one for me, because last summer I was in hospital for most of it and spent the rest of it on steroids and a host of there medications, swollen like a blowfish, and getting better.

[lawtriz]

Tagged by my beloved @wewau 💕

Tagging anyone willing to do it I know I make too many tags but I enjoy talking about myself and you can’t stop me

WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE SONG(S) TO SING/HUM? I hardly ever remember the titles of the ones that imprint themselves on my thoughts so deeply that I fail to notice when I start humming them, although if I gave it more thought I’d probably come up with top ten pieces for which my brain serves as a vinyl

WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE FLOWER/TREE/PLANT? currently a bamboo

FAVOURITE COLOURS? navy and all its shades, bordeaux - the darker and redder kind (how come porto is not a name of a colour? why doesn’t google have it?), b&w

WHAT DO YOU ALWAYS DOODLE? if I actually doodle something it hardly resembles anything of this world other than a tumbleweed - I do it mostly to get my pen going whenever it decides not to write; other than that, complex polylines? and occasionally, if I actually do it on purpose, ellipse flowers (far uglier than the one linked)

HOW DO YOU TAKE YOUR COFFEE/TEA? attention achtung attenzione I haven’t had coffee in about ten months or so, but back when I did I had it black, no milk, no sugar, sometimes a pinch (or a handful) of cinnamon; instead, in the morning I make myself a tea so black and bitter that it’s aftertaste becomes sweet - but I like all kinds of it, that’s just the one that helps me stay awake throughout the day; I drink decaf/ wheat coffee tho, made with nothing but hot water 

FAVOURITE CANDLE SCENT? perhaps cinnamon, as much as I love candles I hardly ever buy them 

WHAT PERFUME DO YOU WEAR? either YSL la nuit de l’homme l’intense, or guaiac wood and juniper eau de toilette by Yves Rocher, a much fresher, colder scent, straight-out-of-shower one, more appropriate for the spring and summer than aforementioned perfume 

WHAT’S YOUR GO-TO DANCE MOVE WHEN YOU’RE ALONE? It’s likely that I do nothing besides accentuating more powerful parts of the song with a conductor-like gesture done mid-air

FAVOURITE QUOTE?  “Everything is more beautiful because we are doomed. You will never be more lovelier than you are now. We will never be here again.” Homer, The Iliad

FAVOURITE SELF CARE ROUTINE(S)? Every other day I have a bath, a scrub, a corundum peeling, a pink clay face-mask, plus recently a shilajit one

FUZZY SOCKS OR HOUSE SLIPPERS? fuzzy socks, I don’t even own slippers 

WHAT COLOUR ARE YOUR EYES? gunmetal blue 

WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE EYE COLOUR ON OTHERS? bright piercing blue or the shade of brown that turns honey-golden in sunlight 

FAVOURITE SEASON? WHY? it used to be winter, but lately my tolerance for cold has dropped; if I wasn’t allergic I’d say spring, at least the part of it when bugs don’t yet occupy the air; the summer (despite thunderstorms, late sunsets, cooling evenings, ice cream, vivid colours during daytime, cool sunglasses, lemonades with ice, and fruits) is too warm for me not to feel sick for majority of the time, but that’s because in the city where I live there’s almost no wind during it, and humidity makes every trip outside an visit in a sauna; autumn, on the other hand, gives you the opportunity to put on nice boots and a coat, so as long as it’s not raining heavily, and the wind doesn’t try to steal or destroy your umbrella, I’d say it’s my favourite

CHEEK, NECK, OR NOSE KISSES? all the kisses

WHAT DOES YOUR HAPPY PLACE LOOK LIKE? clean air, atmosphere and temperature of a mediterranean section of a palm house, fresh bed sheets to lay in, everything I need and love within my arm’s reach 

DO YOU EVER WANT TO BE MARRIED? IF SO, WHAT COLORS WOULD YOU PICK FOR YOUR WEDDING THEME? @wewau‘s description was good enough 

CURSIVE OR PRINT? cursive, but don’t make me read my own at its worst when I write in hurry - I’d choose print if the question was strictly about what I’d rather read 

FAVOURITE WEATHER? when the wind is there, but doesn’t ruin your hair; during the day the clouds only make the sunlight dimmer and sunglasses are optional, but not necessary; it’s worm enough to show your ankles, but not enough for leather shoes to be off the list; without a light coat, a blazer or a jacket you can feel the chill on your skin, but that doesn’t stop you from rolling up the sleeves of a shirt you are wearing

[themeltedheadaches]

ALL THE AUTUMN ADKS GURL

Autumn: What’s your favorite thing about Autumn?

the brisk turn in the air, crunchy leaves, drinking warm drinks, cuddling, the fashion!!!!, i can’t pick!!

Apples: What’s your favorite type of apple?

granny smith for life bro but lately i’ve been having fiji apples for breakfast and that’s chill

Apple Cider: What’s your favorite seasonal drink?

HONESTLY i love drinking hot apple cider through a cinnamon stick, it’s a family tradition but it’s more for around christmas. for fall i love coffee bean and tea leaf’s pecan latte but there are no cbtls around campus :( so i’ll settle for the bistro’s cinn-full latte :)

Apple picking: if you could go anywhere, where would it be and why?

rn, i’d really like to visit my brother in pittsburgh! i miss him :(

Big sweaters: do you prefer the cold, warmth, or a perfect in-between?

the cold holy fuck no contest at all

Bonfires: Do you prefer going out or staying in on a fall evening?

depends on the type of evening! if it’s a brisk kind of cold, i love to go out. but if it’s rainy and i’m sleepy and haven’t been having time to read much, i’m staying in, no question.

Boots: Favorite pair of shoes/boots you own?

i love my black booties! they’re lace-up with a really cool velcro buckle and spikes on the ankles, plus they’re wedges. they are My Party Shoes and YES i almost broke my neck in them last satruday and YES it took three people to get them off of me that night HOWEVER they are so worth it they’re adorable and i never used to wear them in high school??? why??? !!!!

Black friday: what is one thing, if anything, you would sell your soul to own?

honestly nothing lmao i can’t think of anything i want that badly…

Candles: What’s your favorite fall scent?

i love every fall scent tbh i’m such a sucker, but i LOVE the smell of campfires, and applecider, and that fake pumpkin-spicy smell, but my absolute favorite is the smell of cold rain on cement, how it’s kind of almost cinnamony at first and then it mellows out and smells so clean and cold and it makes your hands a little chilly and i just can’t stop smiling when i open my window and that smell drifts in!!! (and then my roommate yells at me lol)

Caramel Apples: Favorite Halloween candy?

uhhhh fucking kit kats (still salty about that one time @samfloras fuckin ATE ALL OF MY KIT KATS BUT W/E) or honestly peanutbutter m&ms!! OH SHIT NO fuckin crunch bars. yes. bless those things i only ever eat them around halloween.

Cozy blankets: where do you feel the most safe and at home?

probably my living room back home, i used to always curl up on the couch where there’s the most light with a book and a blanket and just exist knowing my family was somewhere close, and i could look out the window and see the world outside. by the time i left for college i slept out there more than i did in my own bed tbh. at college tho, i definitely feel happiest in the hall lounge (my hall is so codependent and cute i love us) b/c there’s always someone to talk to or cuddle with or just exist with, too. so it’s kind of the same deal as what i needed back home.

Chilly air: what’s your least favorite and favorite type of weather?

least favorite - humid heat

favorite type - brisk but with clear skies

corn mazes: do you have any secret talents/abilities?

i’m fucking bomb at balancing trays in the dining hall and also blocking out how the foot tastes???

Fairs: Have you ever been to a state fair? How was it?

i Have Not :(

Flannel: How many blankets do you sleep with in the fall/winter?

as many as possible! but usually three-ish (one sheet, one blanket, and a comforter)!

Falling leaves: you’re stranded on a desert island and here’s the twist; what three things do you NOT bring with you?

1) a hairbrush 

2) an umbrella 

3) jeans

Fuzzy Socks: How do you spend a night in in the fall?

quietly and with lots of tea and music and coziness, preferably

Halloween: Do you plan on going out for Halloween this year? And as what?

uhhh hell yeah my school has a pretty small party scene but apparently we go ham for halloween?? i have no idea yet, but probably a basic witch (aka dressing up witchy but also ~basic~ and carrying around starbucks??)

Haunted houses: what’s your scariest memory? (if you don’t have one/ don’t want to talk about it, what’s your biggest fear?)

my biggest fear is spiders or anything crawling inside me tbh

Hay rides: if you could pick absolutely anything to be your form of transportation, what would it be?

BEAM ME UP SCOTTY

Hot Chocolate: How do you make/order your hot chocolate?

honestly i love nestle’s hot chocolate mix even though it is Tasteless AF but hey 

Holding hands: do you believe in soulmates?

i believe there are people in our lives that we are meant to meet for some reason, but i don’t believe there is only One Person Out There who’s the Only Person You Need, bc that’s kind of :////

Hot tea: when was the last time you kissed someone (if you haven’t had your first kiss, who would you like that first someone to be?)

uhhhhhhh augustish i think???

Leaves: What’s your favorite color the leaves turn?

red!!! 

Mini pumpkins: How do you decorate for fall/Halloween?

as much as i can! i love cute candles and fake leaves and lights and spooky decorations 

Pumpkin: Do you carve a pumpkin for Halloween?

usually! my hall is gonna have a pumpkin-carving event bc of fucking course we are, probably someone’s gonna chop their hand of tho 

Pumpkin Spice: Is pumpkin spice worth the hype?

absolutely not

Pumpkin Pie: What’s your favorite autumnal dessert?

pumpkin pie! 

Rain: How do you spend a rainy day in?

reading, listening to music, drinking a hot beverage and looking at the rain, splashing in puddles, cuddling up with a fantastic blanket, pointing at the windows and yelling “look at the rain” at whoever will pay attention to me

Sweaters: What’s your favorite sweater?

this one i just bought like last weekend!! it was a very hungover purchase tbh!! but it’s gray/white/maroon and it has a hood and it’s HUGE like 3 sizes too big and i wear it as a dress and it’s so cute and honestly it’s the softest thing ever on the inside 

Scarves: What’s your favorite album to listen to in the fall?

anything by the 1975, anything by wolf alice, anything by keaton henson, screentime by addie pray - i have The Chillest autumn playlist on spotify tbh

Scarves: if you could only wear one outfit for the rest of your life what would it be?

what i wore last saturday! the black booties i’m obsessed with + these high-waisted leggings from torrid that lace up the backs of the calves + this criss-crossy bralette + this sheer long-sleeved shimmery black shirt…… i looked fucking bomb thanks

Smelly candles: what’s your absolute favorite scent?

lavender bc it has so many tender memories attached to it, my grandmother’s perfume (bluegrass), the lotion my step-dad rubs my mom’s hands with every night - i could never pick between those tbh

Thanksgiving: what is something/someone you’re the most thankful for? any particular reason?

i’m so thankful for my family (which of course includes friends) bc they’re everything good in me and my inspiration

The color orange: do you have a specific song that reminds you of autumn? what is it?

“somebody else” by the 1975, (for late cold tired nights) “email” by addie pray, (for studying in a coffeeshop), “10 am Gare du Nor” by keaton henson (for when it’s rainy and sad out and you’re feelin it), and “feel right” by esme patterson” (for brisk days and brisker walks)

Wool socks: what’s something you look forward to in fall?

the weather officially changing and seeing it on campus!! getting apple cider at the bistro!! family weekend!! going home for thanksgiving, letting everyone know how much they mean to me, finishing my damn scarf

Windy nights:if you could go to any concert whose would it be?

WOLF ALICE i’m SO MAD they played in LA over the summer AND I MISSED IT and now they’re playing in hollywood AT THE AMEOBA!!! AND I’M GOING TO MISS IT AGAIN!! AAAAAAA it’s not like they’re lowkey one of my favorite bands that NEVER are in the united states ever lmao !!! :(((((((