#bachelors degree in spanish

[dy-patil-university-navi-mumbai]

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[cinnamonsikwate]

this interview of foudeqush saying ludwig göransson asked her to write con la brisa as if she was describing the sun to someone who had never seen it (time stamp 08:25 — sub "él me dijo escribe una canción como si tu quisieras explicarle a la alguien que nunca ha visto el sol como es el sol") gives so much more depth to the song than i initially thought (and i had a lot of thoughts lmao)!

when she sings:

it has the intensity of your eyes

it burns more than fire and it reflects on broken glass

and

amongst the shadows, my love, you are the brightest sparkle

how beautiful, how beautiful

that's why, my love, you remind me so much of it

the "it" she's talking about is the sun! the "you" are the talokanil!* and that just adds so much more gravity to k'uk'ulkan bringing the sun to his people in the depths of the ocean 🥹

despite the horrors he encountered on the surface the day he buried his mother, the beauty of the sun and the sky is still seared in his mind. it breaks his heart further that he cannot share it with his people, but he is a god, is he not? he will create a sun for his people, a promise, a hope, that one day they might — without fear — behold the sky with their own eyes, feel the breeze kiss their skin, no matter if he has to burn the world for it.

he pledges just as much in the following lines:

i will give my whole life

to get you out of the gloom

i will break with your penitence

in this world that's falling apart

give me a little bit more time

'cause my last breath i will give

to show you the entire sky

in the clouds, with you, i will [lie] down

and

i promise one day you will open your eyes

and you will appreciate the reddest tones the sky has to offer

and perhaps, to the talokanil, the afterlife is not the underworld — after all, are they not already living in it? — but in the sky, in the wind, in the breeze. their battle cry "líik'ik, talokan!" ("rise, talokan!") — when their whole lives have been spent in the depths, being pushed further and further into the dark and the cold by the threat of discovery by the surface world — thus ironically takes on a heavier meaning.

and we blend in with the breeze

and we sail with the wind

the mentions of the breeze and the wind in the song may also be in reference to zamá (aka tulúm, the ancestral lands of fen's people) being home to the temples of the god of the wind (el templo del dios del viento) and the diving god (el templo del dios descendente) — both associated with kukulcán.

bonus!

this excerpt from miller (1974) gives us a glimpse into the worldbuilding that went into talokan:

"the incredible green blue color of the sea off the east coast symbolized rebirth" — the talokanil "died" and were reborn, one physical manifestation of this being their blue skin.

"representations of umbilical cords attached to newborn figures are prominant (sic) at tulum"; "the diving god shown prominantly (sic) in the inner building if structure 25 is also shown associated with the cosmic umbilical cord" — the film does focus quite a bit on the umbilical cord during the birth of k'uk'ulkan (the diving god).

"round structures are associated with kukulcan" — and what else is round? 😉 (the sun. i mean the sun. also, as far as i can tell based on repeatedly pausing the con la brisa movie clip, talokan appears to be built like a hollow globe, with the talokan sun rising from the bottom center point.)

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* i'm using the official english translation for accessibility and bc the original spanish is more vague about the "it" and uses the singular "tú" for "you" and its associated conjugations ¯⁠\⁠_⁠(⁠ツ⁠)⁠_⁠/⁠¯

[starswallowingsea]

well. applied for a job today

[jeezypetes]

Resume

Babysitting

Catsitting

Retail (cheap clothes)

Food service (burritos)

Caterpillar colony caretaker

Retail (discount chain)

Shrimp caretaker

Baker

Dance studio intern

Pigeon lab assistant

Zoo exhibit writer intern

Laboratory glassware cleaner

English conversation class leader

Visitor surveyor

Receptionist (nonprofit)

Food service (pizza)

Retail (expensive clothes)

Dogwalker (full time)

Dogsitter

Development coordinator (museum)

Recruiting assistant (law firm)

Development assistant (land trust)

Research assistant (career center)

Receptionist (gymnasium)

Insect zookeeper

Digital collections intern

Exhibit design intern

Archaeobiology contractor

Biorepository contractor

Author (self-published)

??????

Someone PLEASE help I’ve never been fired and I’m only 30. I’m so good at emails and spreadsheets and smiling and taking care of animals

[meazalykov]

Joao Felix is in love

joao felix x reader

headcannons and how you guys came to be <3

warnings: a few mentions of 18+ endeavors but nothing detailed.

❀⋆ The first time Joao met you, he didn’t care about you. That is harsh, considering most relationships have a good start, but he was under the spell of his ex-girlfriend. The Atletico player didn’t want to let her go after many scandalous events. You found the Portuguese boy attractive plus he had a shy and confident aura. After a few months, accepting that he might not like you as much as he loves Magui, you left him alone entirely.

❀⋆ A year later in summer 2023, Joäo was at his lowest. He left Chelsea after a six month loan to go back to Atletico. Meanwhile, you finished your Bachelors degree in Humanities at the University of Madrid. When the Portuguese arrived in the Spanish capital, Atletico’s coach made him train with youth teams. In a careless response, Joao received tons of hate in the media for expressing how Barcelona, a rival club, was his childhood dream club. Atletico fans didn’t appreciate this at all and harassed him until he was aware. Magui left him in the dark for Lando Norris at the same time. You had no idea this was happening, since you forgot about Joäo to focus on your last year of college. One day, a mutual friend of yours and Joaos told you how bad he was doing mentally. The care and kindness in your heart felt torn as you searched Joao's name on twitter and saw the flood of hate tweets about him. You couldn’t handle it, so you reached out to Joäo offering support. You still cared about him after a year of cutting contact from him.

❀⋆ Joäo didn’t realize how much he missed you until you started talking to him again. In return, he talked to you constantly afterwards. He always listened and smiled at what you had to say. At first, he was scared to admit that he had feelings for you. The Portuguese got cheated on by his ex and didn’t want to regret opening up his heart again. Don't worry, it didn’t take long to admit to himself that he grew feelings for you.

❀⋆ As I said before, he is a great listener when he isn’t distracted by his airpods. He will constantly pay attention to what you've talked about to him and what you repost on social media. He saw you had a folder dedicated to Blue Hydrangeas on Pinterest. A few days later, he bought you a ton of flowers (Blue Hydrangeas) along with other expensive things that you appreciated.

❀⋆ When you visited his house in Madrid for the first time, you met his dog that you’ve seen on social media, Floki. If you’re a dog person, you gladly took the boy into your arms as he ran to you at the front door. If you’re afraid of dogs, you’re hesitant to engage with the boy as he licked your ankle once for attention. Eventually, Joäo got you to hold Floki and your fear drifted away. Floki loves you so much and the Portuguese boy noticed this. Every time you went to Joäo’s house, the brown boy always laid on your lap and followed you like a personal guard dog around Joao’s house. Joao took note of this, realizing that Floki isn’t that clingy with him.

❀⋆ Barcelona accepted Joäo on a loan contract and you were excited for him. After he moved to Barcelona from Madrid, you were nervous. You were in love with him and didn’t want it to go to waste by his absence. He didn’t forget about you, once he settled into his new house he asked if you would come live with him. Some people might have hesitated in this position but you said yes. After graduating college in Madrid you wanted to move and experience living in a new city. Joäo asks you to officially be his girlfriend once you settle into his home. He mentioned that he couldn’t have a long distance relationship with you since he can’t imagine going days without seeing you. He makes you comfortable in your shared home.

❀⋆ The boy will always cater to anything you want since he moved you away from your old home. If you’re a cat person, you talked to Joäo about wanting to get a cat. Joäo supported your decision since he wanted Floki to have a friend when he had to travel for away games. At the adoption center, a young brown cat walked up to you and sat in your lap. The one year old cat was named “Brownie” by the shelter. Joäo and you loved Brownie and noted how her color matched Floki’s. Both of you adopted the cat and Floki loved her as soon as she stepped out of her cat carrier. This warmed your heart as you nearly cried in Joäo's arms.

❀⋆ Joäo has a set time for going to bed before training in the mornings or game days, which is midnight. You were nervous when you first moved in, considering that your sleep schedule isn't consistent. There are times where you're asleep before he gets to bed after playing FIFA and there are times where he's in a deep sleep by the time you get unready from the day and go to bed. Floki and Brownie are on the bed asleep every night beside you and the four of you sleep peacefully.

❀⋆ Love Language? It's physical touch for Joäo. He loves touching you. Sometimes his hand will be on your lower back when you're standing beside him. Every time he gives you a hug, he will ALWAYS kiss your forehead, neck, cheeks, or lips in the process. When you're sitting on your shared couch in the living room, he will lay his body on top of you and sometimes falls asleep on you. When you both have sex together, which is every night because you guys cannot keep your hands off of each other, he gives you so much praise and makes you melt.

❀⋆ One thing Joäo will accomplish doing is scaring you with small pranks. One day, you were recording a video in the living room for your job and Joäo was standing in the background with a creepy mask on. When you looked at the corner of your screen as you recorded yourself, you jumped as your heart was close to ripping out of your chest from seeing the figure in the background. Joäo started laughing loudly as he took off the mask to see your reaction. "Stop it Felix, that's not funny!" you say as he continues to laugh until he is begging for air.

❀⋆ When Joäo scores goals with Barcelona, he will make a symbol with his hands that point out the letter of your name. If you think that he can’t make a hand symbol with your first letter, he will do sign language that points out your letter. He is thinking about you always and always dedicates his goals to you, something he never really did with Magui. Fans noticed this after awhile and loved how much you made him happy.

❀⋆ One day, you had to leave Joäo for a few days since one of your siblings was expecting a child in Lisbon. After the successful delivery and getting to meet your niece/nephew, you decided to go to a Benfica game by yourself to occupy your time. After watching Benfica win, you meet Hugo Felix for the first time. He liked you for his older brother and noticed how easy it was to talk to you. Surprising Joäo, Hugo facetimed him and your face appeared on the screen as Joäo played FIFA in the living room in your Barcelona home. The boy blushed and was happy that Hugo met you. A few months before, Joao told Hugo how he feels about you and Hugo appreciates how much you’ve supported his big brother during his dark moments in summer 2023.

❀⋆ The Portuguese boy loves listening to music. He will blast music in the house, listen to music on his AirPods before big games, attends concerts with you, and more. He will listen to music genres that you love and usually enjoys it, even if it's music he hasn't listened to. Joäo wants to enjoy what you've enjoyed with music.

❀⋆ The public didn’t get a hold on your relationship with the Barcelona left-winger until Joao posted a story with you in it. This is seven months after you guys were official. Some fans didn’t know who you were so people dug through Joäo’s instagram following and saw your page with about 41k followers. Joäo’s fans were happy and started supporting you since they’re confident that you won’t cheat on him and he had a chance to move on from his ex.

❀⋆ Joäo is down bad for you and is happy that he can open up his heart for someone like you.

<3

[panther-os]

beating my head against the walls in Latine

here's eight things that atp will have me immediately closing out of any fic, AleRudy edition:

1.

❌ "the los vaqueros"

ah yes the famed and feared las almas battalion of Mexican special forces. the the cowboys

✅ "los vaqueros"

✅ "the vaqueros"

2.

❌ "the los vaqueros base"

✅ "los vaqueros' base"

✅ "the vaqueros' base"

3.

❌ "corporal alejandro vargas and sergeant rodolfo parra/major rodolfo parra"

look, fuck the military as an institution and also fuck the devs for using American rank structure for members of the Mexican army but

it takes roughly 2 years in the army to advance to Corporal. the equivalent in the Mexican army is Cabo, and Google will not give me the requirements for it no matter how I ask

it takes 3-6 years to advance to Sergeant. From what I can tell, the Mexican equivalent is also Cabo (where Sargento Segundo is closer to Staff Sergeant)

it takes 10-12 years to advance to Major, the equivalent is Mayor (not the English word mayor like of a city, don't be like those white people)

it takes 22-24 years, a bachelor's degree, and officer school to become a Colonel and it takes 18-20 years and a whole mess of leadership courses nearly equivalent to a degree to become a Sergeant Major

put some goddamn respect on their names

✅ Colonel Alejandro Vargas and Sergeant Major Rodolfo Parra

✅ Coronel Alejandro Vargas and Sargento Primero Rodolfo Parra

4.

❌ Fuerza Especiales

❌ Fuerzas Especiale

this is just not understanding Spanish grammar

✅ Fuerzas Especiales ("Special Forces")

❎ Fuerza Especial ("special force")

5.

❌ Sin Nombre ("without name")

Alejandro literally corrects Soap on this one in the game

✅ El Sin Nombre ("The Nameless")

6.

❌ "Alejandro Vargas, leader of Mexican Special Forces"

the leader of Mexican Special Forces is the Secretaría de la Defensa Nacional - the Secretary of Defense - and Fuerzas Especiales is composed of three brigades, 74 independent battalions (like Los Vaqueros), 36 amphibious special operations groups. Colonels command single brigades at most.

Alejandro is capable of leading Mexican Special Forces, but it would require him to retire from the field and get more of a desk job, with far more politics than I think he'd have patience for

✅ "Alejandro Vargas, leader of Los Vaqueros - a battalion of Fuerzas Especiales stationed in Las Almas"

7.

❎ "our ancestors, the Aztecs"

look, indigenous identity is weird sometimes and I don't know enough specifics about the culture around it in Mexico to have a solid opinion, but I'm also very fucking tired of people thinking the only indigenous groups in Mexico are the Nahua (Aztecs) and Maya. if they're on the Texas border and their families have always lived there, their heritage is most likely seven different Apache nations/language groups in a trench coat with some Spanish conquistador on the side. they're most likely not related to any famous indigenous chiefs or other figures, but it's very possible they can trace their Spanish ancestry back directly to nobility

for example, I am related to absolutely none well-known Tsalagi or Kwikipa people as far as I'm aware, but I am a direct descendant of the brother of King Ferdinand the Catholic, which also means I'm a direct descendant of the guy who started the Inquisition (and now I'm Jewish (and pro-Palestine for those who want to know) so take that, colonizer)

also while Bayardo is Mexicano, Alain is Cubano, please be respectful when talking about the actors or when in their instagram lives and just. don't make assumptions y'all

8.

❎ "Los Vaqueros" is a nickname from the people of Las Almas, the battalion's actual name that is on all the paperwork and dog tags is more likely numerical or describing their role/location - like "11th Battalion" or "The Borderline Battalion" or something like that. maybe even both, like "The 11th Border Battalion"

[octuscle]

Cholo Life

“First the damned Democrats stole the elections from us and now they are stealing our identity!” Manolo began to roll his eyes. He was familiar with this. When KJ worked himself into a rage, he sounded like a personal disciple of Trump. ‘I mean that they eat the cats in Springfield and the dogs, it's not just an isolated incident, they do it everywhere!’ ‘Kyle…’ Manuel began. KJ gave Manolo a friendly punch on the shoulder. He knew that when Manuel called him “Kyle,” Manolo was angry. “Of course I don't mean you,” said KJ. “You're an American through and through, you're American as peanut butter!” Of course that wasn't true. Manolo was born in Lima, went to school in Lima, and only came to Minnesota with his parents at the age of eight. But his parents had placed great importance on him learning the language quickly, and today Manolo speaks better English than his best friend from school days, KJ.

Kj, on the other hand, was a prime example of a junior at an American college: muscular, bright eyes, fair complexion, of course he played American football, and of course he parroted what Trump said without thinking. Yes, he was damn good-looking, but yes, he was also a real airhead. And even though olu secretly had a crush on KJ, KJ was out of reach for Manolo. You couldn't be more straighter than KJ.

KJ was studying business. With a bit of luck, he would at least get his bachelor's degree. Manolo had already graduated from high school two years before KJ and was about to get his bachelor's degree in biochemistry. He wanted to follow in his father's footsteps, who ran the research department of a seed company here. KJ, on the other hand, would join his father's trucking company and would alternate between driving trucks on the highways and struggling with the accounting in the office.

“Besides, you yourself admitted that you eat pets. You said that your grandmother serves guinea pigs.” ”Yes, but first of all, my grandmother doesn't steal the guinea pigs from some guys in Ohio, but has her cook buy and prepare them at the market, and secondly, guinea pigs are a delicacy where we come from. We find it rather absurd that you…” “All fake news!” KJ countered. ”Admit that the whole world would be in ruins without the USA. Our culture is simply superior!” There were situations in which Manolo was annoyed at being physically inferior to KJ. There were situations in which he just wanted to smash KJ's face in. It was really crazy that a guy who already classified cartoons as art wanted to lecture him on culture. His abuela had once given him a lucky charm that he always carried in his pocket. In situations like this, squeezing the stone firmly helped him. It drained the anger out of him. But this time was different. The stone became warm. The stone became hot! Manolo let go of it. He reached for the cold coke glass to cool his hand.

“Are you okay, hermano?” KJ asked. Manolo winced. That was the first time KJ had used a Spanish word correctly. ‘Would you order me another tequila? ¡Tengo que mear!’ Manolo looked after his friend. He had never drunk tequila before. KJ was also a feast for the eyes from behind. The torn jeans clung to his firm ass. His shoulders were broad. He was muscular. But not exaggerated. And his patriotic tattoos emphasized his masculinity. Manolo waved at the waitress and ordered two tequilas. He didn't usually drink. But maybe he could stand KJ better today if he was a little drunk.

The tequila arrived before KJ. And when KJ sat down, Manolo was playing with his cell phone. KJ took his tequila glass. “A nuestra salud y amistad, hermano” “A nuestra salud y amistad, KJ” Manolo replied distractedly, picked up the glass and was about to toast. He was frozen for a few seconds. What the hell had happened to Kyle? The smooth cheeks were covered by a hint of a beard. His tattoos had expanded. And now they had a lot more space too. Because KJ's muscles had almost exploded. His slender neck, with the Adam's apple whose movements always made Manolo so horny, had become a bull's neck tattooed all over. “Dude, you look like you've seen a ghost,” KJ said. His English had a slight Spanish accent. And there was a tear tattooed under his one eye. Manolo ordered two more tequilas… Their conversation turned into Spanglish gibberish. And at some point into Spanish. KJ got terribly worked up about the gringos. In doing so, he accidentally knocked his trucker cap off his head. He picked up a bandana and tied it around his head. KJ's gaze became somehow different. While they were talking, he played with his nipples more and more. He looked at Manolo more intensely. Somehow… lustfully? “Tengo que ir al baño otra vez. ¿Y no te gustaría venir conmigo?” KJ stood up. He was a muscleman. His tight-fitting tank top emphasized his muscles even more. With every twitch of the muscles, the tattoos moved, creating a real cartoon. His ass looked phenomenal in the pleated pants. If Manolo had to create a wank fantasy, this is what it would look like. And now the wank fantasy was telling him to follow him to the restrooms. Damn it! KJ looked like a real cholo. And he was a square college student in khakis and a button-down. Manolo hesitated for a moment. And then he followed KJ. KJ? Why “KJ”? I have no idea when the nickname developed. César Jesus should have been called CJ. But some stupid gringo hadn't understood that in elementary school. And so he had eventually become KJ. And the nickname stuck.

KJ was standing at the urinal. Manolo could see from behind that he was about to jerk off. Even though they had known each other since childhood, he had never seen KJ's cock. KJ's father had the typical conglomerate that enterprising wetbacks build. He had a few trucks that he used to transport goods or help with removals, he owned a few cafes, a laundry… And KJ was supposed to take over this small local empire at some point. His parents had always hoped that the friendship with the clever and ambitious Manolo would have a positive effect on KJ. But KJ had always been the type to hang out with the bad boys. And who could blame him? He looked just as brutal and manly as his father.

Manolo stood next to César at the urinal. César pretended not to notice Manolo. His tattooed hand jerked his cock, which was also covered in tattoos. It was a monster that offered almost as much surface area for artistic decoration as Manolo's thin forearm. César pushed up his tank top with his other hand, revealing his granite abs and finally his nipples. He played with his right nipple with his left hand. And Manolo, whose cock was almost as hard as César's muscles, couldn't help but suck on the left nipple. “Siempre supe que detrás de la fachada de empollón se escondía una zorrita,” César moaned. He let go of his nipple and pushed Manolo gently but firmly onto his knees. And Manolo greedily licked the precum from César's gleaming glans. This beast was not the first cock he sucked. But it was the biggest. And its owner was the one he wanted to satisfy more than anyone before. They had been like dissimilar brothers. Now he wanted to be this giant's whore. And César obviously wanted him to be his whore. He enjoyed the blow job and moaned loudly enough to signal to anyone who wanted to use the toilet that it was occupied. Manolo sucked César's cock and jerked his own. Both came almost simultaneously. It was impossible for Manolo to swallow all of César's cum. And his own cum splashed onto his shirt. Exhausted, he fell back. César was breathing heavily, too. “Necesitas una camisa nueva, hermanito,” he said. Manolo certainly couldn't go out like that. César took off Manolo's shirt and wiped his cum-smeared face with it. Then he took off his sweaty tank top. It was a bit difficult because it couldn't be easily pulled over his muscular body. He handed it to Manolo. Of course it was too big. But it felt good. And César would make sure that he would fill it out better soon. Today two men became real cholos.

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[kaitaiga]

Archie “Frost” Campbell Profile

》[Open Profile] Disclaimer: as I’m still working through the lore of Task Force Dagger, Archie’s biography is still quite bare. Everything else is finished :)

General

Name: Archibald (Archie) Charles Campbell

Callsign: Frost, Dagger-01 (TFD)

Age: 29

Birthday: 16th November, 1995 -  Newcastle, NSW, Australia.

Face Claim: Callum Turner (Specifically - ‘Bucky’ from MOTA’)

Occupation: Fast Jet Pilot (F-35A Lightning II)

Affiliation: Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF - 75th SQN)

Rank: Flight Lieutenant (FLTLT)

Height: 183cm (6ft)

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Aviation

Languages: English, Spanish, German

Appearance

Hair: Dark brown, wavy hair. Short back and sides.

Eye Colour: Grey

Facial Hair: Pencil moustache

Marks: None

Tattoos: None

Family 

Unnamed Mother and Father

Grandfather (Former RAAF 460 SQN)

Pet: Vader (Black cat with white markings on face)

Affiliates

Task Force Dagger

Captain Lachlan Jones (2CDO)

Sergeant Damien Whitlock (2CDO)

Sergeant Daniel Greenhill (2CDO)

Sergeant Joseph “Joey” Hernandez (CCT)

Talullah Jones (ASIS)

Personality

Myers-Briggs Type: ISTJ (Logistician)

Honest and Direct: Archie is a straightforward, no-bullshit kind of person. Will tell his peers how it is without holding back. 

Observer: Not one to talk much unless needed, Archie prefers to observe and analyse his peers or situation.

Archie is a level-headed person. He is calm and is able to keep his cool under difficult situations.

Archie doesn’t let his emotions drive his thought process. He is a logical person who bases his thoughts and opinions based on research and experience, and can become stubborn when he doesn’t particularly agree with something.

Skills

As a fighter pilot, Archie has inherited a range of skills apart from simply flying a fighter jet. There include:

Mental Skills: quick and accurate decisions, situational awareness.

Technical Skills: navigation, avionics, flight system and weapon proficiency.

Social Skills: effective communication, cooperation and working as a team, leadership.

Air Combat Manoeuvring (ACM), Fighter tactics and manoeuvres, etc.

Mission Planning

Maths and Physics, as well as creativity in situations.

Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape (SERE)

Archie also likes to partake in electrical work, commonly seen tinkering with devices and studying mechanical/electrical engineering concepts in his spare time.

Behind the Callsign

At a glance, “Frost” derives from his frosty attitude towards his peers around him. Being one to keep to himself majority of the time and only speaking when necessary, his attitude was often perceived as cold to others, even when he didn't mean it.

Though if you were to ask his squadron and ground crew, they’d tell you that they call him “Frost” due to his impressive flying skills, often leaving onlookers and other pilots frozen in awe. Almost like an advantage over opponents.

Biography

Archie was born in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia on the 16th of November, 1995. Growing up, Archie would listen to his grandfather’s stories of being a pilot on an Avro Lancaster throughout the majority of WW2. Though a little incoherent at times, Archie still enjoyed them regardless as they shaped his childhood and future to come.

Throughout high school, Archie would spend a lot of time volunteering at an aviation museum alongside his grandfather as a technician assistant, working on maintaining planes on display whilst rambling bits of information of various planes to visitors. Archie would also frequent RAAF base Williamtown, where he would stand just outside the base and watch Super Hornets scream over his head. He wasn’t the type to stand out among his classmates, much preferring to stick his head in a book and soak up as much information as he could on various aviation and engineering topics. He graduated with a top ATAR score of 97.

Thanks to his constant exposure to the Air Force along with his grandfather’s stories, Archie knew he wanted to become a fighter pilot from an early age. In his later years of high school and after, he worked diligently preparing for multiple officer and screening boards during his application process. He managed to score one of five spots out of hundreds of applicants.

Archie then attended the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA), where he pursued a Bachelor’s degree in Aviation. He would be a maths tutor to a few of his peers in his spare time, but most commonly Joseph, his newly made friend who he bonded with over their love for Star Wars. 

Upon graduating ADFA, Archie was sent to Perth to begin his initial specialist employment pilot training (ISET), where he spent a year flying the PC-21. He graduated from Number 2 Flying Training School and was recommended by his instructors to pilot the newly introduced and mighty F-35A.

Now part of 75th Squadron, Archie is posted to RAAF base Tindal in the Northern Territory to continue his training, also managing to deploy overseas to various locations such as the US and Japan.

At some point, Archie was approached and recruited into Task Force Dagger on recommendation from Joseph. Working with TFD would show him his first set of real combat outside of simulations and practice exercises. To be continued…

*(Archie would have been 26 years old when the F-35A was first introduced into the 75th SQN, a few years after he graduated ISET (22-23 years old). For story purposes, assume the F-35 arrived earlier.)

Trivia/Preferences 

His favourite music band is Daft Punk. His favourite song from them is ‘Face to Face’. Also likes Coldplay, Kenny Loggins, Phil Collins, Foo Fighters, Linkin Park, etc.

In his spare time, he also likes to build lego sets and model jets. He’s also a gamer, preferring to play games like League of Legends, Cyberpunk 2077, Helldivers 2, etc.

He likes to wear Rayban Aviators in the colourway black/black or gold/green.

He is a big fan of Star Wars. His favourite movie is ‘A New Hope’ and he also really enjoys ‘Star Wars: The Clone Wars’. His favourite characters are Wedge Antilles and Commander Wolffe.

He likes to spoil Vader rotten! Buys him all kinds of toys. Even has a Death Star cat house. He has a really big soft spot for Vader which Joseph likes to tease him about, quote: “he is the only one to knock down that icy wall he’s built around himself.”

When Archie chose his aircraft preference, he originally chose the F/A-18F Super Hornet.

If he didn’t become a pilot, he’d become a mechanical engineer. 

After his grandfather passed, Archie carries his ID tags with him as a source of comfort and support. 

Archie was inspired by the character ‘Viper’ from Titanfall 2 and the song “Dodge This”.

[charlotte-of-wales]

Happy 52nd birthday to Queen Letizia of Spain!

Born 15 September 1972, Letizia Ortiz Rocasolano is Queen of Spain as the wife of King Felipe VI.

Letizia was born in Oviedo, Asturias. She completed a bachelor's degree in journalism, at the Complutense University of Madrid, as well as a master's degree in audiovisual journalism at the Institute for Studies in Audiovisual Journalism. She worked as a journalist for ABC and EFE before becoming a news anchor at CNN+ and Televisión Española.

In August 2003, a few months before her engagement to Felipe, Prince of Asturias, Letizia was promoted to anchor of the TVE daily evening news programme Telediario 2, the most viewed newscast in Spain. In 2000, she reported from Washington, D.C., on the presidential elections. In September 2001, she broadcast live from Ground Zero following the 9/11 attacks in New York and in 2003, she filed reports from Iraq following the war.

On 1 November 2003, the Royal Household announced Letizia’s engagement to Prince Felipe. The wedding took place on 22 May 2004 in the Almudena Cathedral in Madrid. Letizia and Felipe have two daughters: Leonor, Princess of Asturias (18) and Infanta Sofía (17).

On 19 June 2014, Letizia became Queen of Spain with her husband's accession as Felipe VI. She is the first Spanish-born queen consort since Mercedes of Orléans, the first wife of Alfonso XII, in 1878. She is also the first Spanish queen to have been born as a commoner.

[whencyclopedia]

William Tyndale

William Tyndale (l.c. 1494-1536) was a talented English linguist, scholar and priest who was the first to translate the Bible into English. Tyndale objected to the Catholic Church’s control of scripture in Latin and the prohibition against an English translation. His work formed the basis of all other English translations of the Bible up through the modern era.

The Latin Vulgate Bible, translated from the original by Saint Jerome (l. 347-420), assisted by Saint Paula (l. 347-404) was considered the only true version by the Church, and translation into the vernacular, in any country, was forbidden. Even before the Reformation began in 1517, however, European scholars had already translated the Bible into their own languages, the German translation by Martin Luther (l. 1483-1546) being only one among many. The proto-reformer John Wycliffe (l. 1330-1384) had translated the Bible from the Vulgate to Middle English in c. 1380 but volumes of this work had been burned after his death.

Tyndale requested permission from ecclesiastical authorities to translate the Bible from the original Hebrew and Greek but was denied. He then left for Germany where he translated and published his work on the New Testament and part of the Old Testament, along with other writings, and had them smuggled into England. Tyndale is recognized as the first to translate the Bible into English, rather than Wycliffe, because he worked from the original languages, not just the Latin translation, as Wycliffe had done.

Tyndale moved about to maintain safety after Henry VIII (r. 1509-1547) called for his arrest and was well-protected by wealthy merchants in Antwerp when he was betrayed by Henry Phillips, a man he thought was his friend, and imprisoned. He was executed by strangulation and his body burned at the stake in October 1536. Three years later, the English version of the Bible completed by his colleague Myles Coverdale (l. 1488-1569) was published in England with the king’s approval. Tyndale and Coverdale are both honored in the present day as the first to translate the Bible into English even though it is acknowledged that Coverdale largely developed Tyndale’s earlier work.

Early Life & Education

Little is known of Tyndale’s early life. He is said to have been born in the village of Stinchcombe, Gloucestershire sometime between 1491-1494 with most scholars favoring the later date. The family was of the upper class, descended from the Tyndales of Northumberland, and his brother, Edward, is recorded as holding a prominent position The family went by the name of Hychyns as well as Tyndale and William Tyndale used both alternately when young. He was educated from an early age, though the details are unknown, and was enrolled at Oxford University in 1506, receiving his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1512 and his master’s degree in 1515.

In 1512 he had also been ordained a priest and served as a subdeacon in religious services. By 1517, he was enrolled at Cambridge University and displayed a talent for learning languages, becoming fluent in French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Latin, and Spanish. Although associated with the Catholic Church as subdeacon between c. 1512-1521, he seems to have left that position to become a tutor for the children of Sir John Walsh of Gloucestershire c. 1521.

By this time, the religious and social movement that came to be known as the Protestant Reformation was underway in Germany, led by Martin Luther, and in Switzerland through the efforts of Huldrych Zwingli (l. 1484-1531). England, however, remained a Catholic country under Henry VIII who received the honorary title of 'Defender of the Faith' from the Pope for his written work condemning Luther and his teachings. In the same year that Tyndale took the position at the Walsh household, Thomas Wolsey, Cardinal Archbishop of York (l.c. 1473-1530), presided over a public burning of Luther’s works in London at St. Paul’s Cross.

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[dy-patil-university-navi-mumbai]

An Educational Journey of German, Spanish, and Chinese Language Acquisition

In our interdependent global community, acquiring proficiency in an additional language is comparable to taking the first step towards becoming a global citizen. Acquiring a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in German, Spanish, or Chinese entails more than mere memorization of grammatical and vocabulary rules. It is a profoundly human experience that provides insights into the lives, histories, and aspirations of others. Such an education prospective opportunities, and culturally vibrant interactions that are intrinsic to these language degrees. Yet, studying a language is truly fruitful only when you have proper guidance for doing so.

Exploring Language Studies at a Leading University 

D Y Patil Deemed To Be University was founded in 1983 and has stood out as a symbol of excellence while imparting quality education. With state-of-the-art facilities, the institution produces well-rounded global individuals and encourages a research-driven culture among its faculty. The 40-year record of DY Patil University, with over 55,000 alumni members in significant roles across a wide range of industries, is an everlasting tribute to its pursuit of academic achievement. 

The School of Languages 

The university believes in a global outlook and hence considers language studies as a crucible of connectivity and excellence. The School of Languages has an educational approach that seeks to deliver truly global quality education, striving for excellence. The undergraduate courses span a vast range of languages including: 

BA in Spanish

BA in Sanskrit

BA in Chinese 

BA in Japanese 

BA in German

BA in French 

BA in English 

Let us examine how the School of Languages imparts an unmatched learning experience in particular subjects:

Exploring the German Language

The Educational Journey

Pursuing a BA in German language is a journey of philosophical thought, literature, and historical significance. This scholarly trajectory extends beyond language instruction—it engages students in an in-depth dialogue with the German-speaking community, thereby enhancing their comprehension and compassion for an alternative way of life.

Destinations of Paths After A Bachelors in The Language

Unexpected and fruitful career paths may present themselves to those who persevere, including international relations, teaching, translating, or even employment with global nonprofit organizations. Every stage along this trajectory entails the construction of bridges, the fostering of mutual comprehension, and the connection of cultures.

Living the Language 

Genuine comprehension is achieved through immersion—living in the language's native country. Academic programmes that promote studying abroad extend invitations to not only fulfill academic requirements but also to immerse oneself in the experiences of others, experiencing their daily triumphs and tribulations, and gaining a fresh perspective on the world. As an industry linked course, there is a mandatory provision of a 3 months Internship. The Academic Industry Alliance Program offers 100% Internship Assistance to all our students. 

The Academic Voyage of Learning Spanish

Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Spanish may feel overwhelming at first, but is deeply enlightening once done. This degree entails more than mere language proficiency; it requires a profound connection to the vibrant and diverse Spanish-speaking world, knowledge of its history, and active participation in the present.

Through a structured curriculum spanning three years, students engage in courses that cover language skills, literature and translation, alongside specialized modules like business Spanish and advanced phonetics. A unique feature of this degree is the mandatory 3-month internship, supported by the university's Academic Industry Alliance Program, which ensures 100% internship assistance based on academic merit and industry requirements. This hands-on experience, combined with the curriculum, prepares graduates for successful careers in various fields where Spanish language skills are valued.

Approaching the Curriculum of Learning Chinese

A BA in Chinese is an intellectual journey through the annals of history, delving into profound philosophical concepts, literary works, and ancient customs, all the while interacting with the ever-changing, dynamic contemporary China. It is a degree that provides students with a profound comprehension of a culture that has influenced human history, in addition to language proficiency.

Career Pathways

Mastering the Chinese language provides a plethora of opportunities in diplomacy, education, international commerce, and more. This ability not only improves professional opportunities but also fosters international discourse by connecting Eastern and Western cultures. Through rigorous language training and specialized electives, students develop comprehensive proficiency and deep cultural understanding. The program includes a mandatory 3-month internship. This ensures practical experience and industry insights. 

With opportunities for engagement in cultural activities and tailored career preparation, graduates are well-equipped for careers in international business, translation, education, and more. This concise, well-rounded curriculum is designed to open doors to diverse opportunities in fields where Chinese language skills are in demand.

Each BA—German, Spanish, and Chinese—offers an experience that transcends mere linguistic comprehension. It is about the connections we forge, the histories we discover, and the narratives we exchange. These degrees represent more than mere scholarly endeavors; they provide opportunities to gain insights into the multifaceted fabric of human existence. It serves as a reminder that by expanding our linguistic horizons, we foster reciprocity and comprehension, thereby constructing connections of compassion and understanding in a world that is in dire need of such qualities. This is the fundamental nature of education—a profoundly human experience that not only intellectually but also emotionally transforms us.

[ipaaciir]

langblr and studyblr reintroduction

this is like my fourth reintroduction to this community, let's see if i can keep it more active this time

basic information

aciir is my internet name. It's fake so there's no "correct" pronunciation, I pronounce it /asir/ tho (/a-SEER/)

24yo

mexican

languages

L1 Mexican Spanish

English B2/C1

Brazilian Portuguese A2

German A1, used to learn it like a year ago but life got in the way and had to stop, i'd actually say im A0

French A0, currently learning it because in the future i'd like to work at UN and is a requirement for some positions

education

bachelor's degree in pedagogy, with thesis and honorable mention

i got a diploma for teaching Spanish as a second language

i also took a course in introduction to applied linguistics and TESOL

currently taking courses in statistics and data analysis because i want to be a researcher

other interests

linguistics

history

economy

anthropology

philosphy

statistics

arts

[hoe4sports]

“The world stops turning”

Caroline Graham Hansen x reader

AN: No trigger warning. This has been re written as of 31st of May.

You were fresh out of University, and for sure done with anything related to lectures, studying and assignments. You grew up in this silly little Norwegian town, Tromsø. You know, a place where you can see the northern lights, reindeers and polar bears! Well, the latter is not entirely true. It is just a dead polar bear stuffed for tourists to see and take pictures of. Regardless, you grew up here with your grandparents. Your father left when you were a baby, and your mother? You went no contact a few years ago as she put you through a lifetime of trauma. That is exactly why you decided that when you was finished with your bachelors degree in sports leadership, you needed to get out of this sad little town. It is always cold, and the town has winter for 9 months a year. Three of them are in complete darkness, no sun or no daylight. It’s just as bad as it sounds. That’s why you decided to apply for jobs pretty much anywhere but here. Places like Oslo, London, Greece, Australia (hello Sam Kerr) and even the us. You however ended up getting a job offer from the women’s department in the club known as Barcelona. It was just what you needed; Sun, beaches and Spanish women.

You decided to go to Barcelona a week early, you figured you had to take advantage of checking out the city and the nightlife! Barcelona had arranged this beautiful apartment for you downtown. It was a decent sized apartment in a new building with spectacular views from your bedroom window in the 23rd floor. You had never seen anything like this as you grew up very poor, and only lived in an apartment with your grandparents. You spent the first week checking out bars, restaurants and beaches. You also found a huge mall with all of your favourite stores! Naturally, you had to purchase new clothes as I was told that there would be an athletic dress code. Lululemon for the win!

You didn’t really meet a lot of hot Spanish women during your first week, but yoy made a few friends in the building. One of your closest neighbours, Ingrid Engen lived two doors away from you. She recognised me from a talent camp for 13 year olds in Norway. You had spent the first week getting to know each other, and when she found out you were going to be working for Barcelona; she was beyond excited. You two clicked naturally, and you went out to all her favourite bars, restaurants and shops. She really gave you the full experience! 

Fast forward to today, Monday morning. The first of August. At 5.30. Let’s just say that you regretted the last bottle of wine from last night. But today was the day! The day were you finally start your first “big girl job” and you bet you were feeling excited. You got your tired body out of bed and opened up the blinds in your apartment. The views were simply breathtaking. It was stunning! A beautiful sunrise with the most beautiful colors that you could possibly imagine. You made myself an iced coffee, and wrapped your fuzzy around yourself so you could sit outside on your private balcony. It felt relaxing. The air was crisp, the sound of the ocean was lingering in your ears and you could smell the salty beach. It was like a dream come true.

Your daydreaming soon became interrupted as you knocked myself intro reality. First day of your first job, right. You quickly made it to the bathroom and had a steaming shower. The smells of the floral soap felt like a full on aroma therapy session. You quickly got out of the shower and patted your body dry. Your blonde long hair dried and put in a half up half down bun and you did light makeup as your skin was tanned from the week in the sun. You always used some mascara, it really made your icy blue eyes pop. You got dressed up in what you had been requested to wear; Black athletic shorts, a black athletic top, your trusty black hokas and a hot pink lululemon jacket. It felt wrong, but your new boss had insured you that any athletic wear was good.  You grabbed my bag and you took a deep breath. One look in the mirror, some lip balm and you were out the door. This was going to be the first day of the rest of your life. 

*fast forward to being with your boss*

“Ah, and this office is where you will be working from! Feel free to decorate however you like.” The Spanish woman said. You nodded and listened as active as you could. “Here is your work phone, your laptop and your camera. If there is anything you need, you let me know.” she said as she handed over what looked like a tower of apple and canon products. You felt stunned. “Wow, this is amazing, thank you so much! I’m so excited to get to know the team, and I’m eager to get to work.” You replied as you sat down your new gear and followed the tall woman as she talked enthusiastically about Barcelona and their work culture. 

*Caroline POV*

Jonathan was going on, and on and on and on about what this season was gonna look like. I was tying up my white Nike cleats, they were brand new as the team wanted us to start fresh. I however, hated fresh and new and change. I liked stability, routine and same old. Why change something that isn’t broken?

The door to the hallway suddenly swung open. There was the head of staff, Maria. She was always so bright and shiny and talkative. Not really my way of life. “Ah, Maria, just in time!” Jonathan called out. “Come, come!” He urged and a blonde petite woman popped up from behind Maria. “This, ladies, this is Y/F/N. She is one of the new assistant coaches, and she will be primarily working with the wingers. With her, we will be unstoppable!” Jonathan said enthusiastically. The girl blushed, and smiled. “Hi squad, Im looking forward to kicking your asses on a daily basis”  she said with a cheeky grin. I was staring at her as I couldn’t remember why she seemed so familiar. “Caro, stop staring!” Mapi hissed at me. I rolled my eyes. “I wasn’t staring” I hushed, but with no luck as the team was already making their way onto the pitch.

[zzzilan]

birthday wishlist:

happiness and health for my friends, family & i

paris apartment

bachelor degree sponsorship

fluency in spanish & french

lifetime supply of porta 400

memory of MEN (trauma) erased + an actual good relationship

a free stay in nyc everytime i visit

no more body fat

100k on my bank right now

[wilds1de]

[  jessica alexander,  ciswoman,  she/her,  n/a,  n/a  ] welcome  to  excesstv,  SOPHIA  GRACE  VARDY  —  or  should  i  say  the  primadonna  ?  …  a  quick  google  search  tells  me  you’re  a  TWENTY FIVE  year  old  MAKE UP BRAND OWNER who’s worth 650M.  you've  called  avalon  home  for  THREE YEARS,  however  something  tells  me  there’s  more  to  you  than  a  flashy  resume  and  penthouse  33B  on  your  door  ?  it  seems  you’ve  managed  to  earn  a  reputation  around  the   city   for  being  SHORT-TEMPERED,  yet,  upon  further  investigation  it  seems  you're  also  quite  CHARISMATIC.  but  hey,  thats  the  kind  of  mix  that  keeps  people  guessing.  i'm  sure  as  a  ARIES  you're  used  to  people  commenting  on  your  CARTIER DESTINÉE NECKLACE  /  THE SOUND OF VALENTINO GARAVANI PLATFORM PUMPS AGAINST MARBLE, GLOSSY PINK LIPSTICK STAINS ON WINE GLASSES, UNREAD TEXT MESSAGES, FOREVER CHECKING HERSELF OUT ON ANY MIRROR, & THE SCENT OF BACCARAT ROUGE 540.  but  still  we  can't  wait  to  watch  you  flourish  (  or  fail  )  these  next  few  weeks  … 

basics.

name: sophia grace vardy

nicknames: soph, sophie

age: 25 years old

birthday: april 5th, 1999

gender & pronouns: ciswoman, she/her

sexual orientation: bisexual

zodiac chart: aries sun, sagittarius moon, capricorn rising

place of birth: manhattan, new york

current residence: manhattan, new york

education: bachelor's degree from new york university

occupation: founder, owner, and chairperson of make up brand, soph

languages spoken: english, french, italian, some spanish

net worth: 650M

family.

father: william vardy (world renowned film director)

mother: daniella vardy née harding (supermodel)

brother: ian vardy (college student)

physical.

face claim: jessica alexander

height: 5'6" (168 cm)

hair color: blonde

eye color: green

tattoos: a dagger on her left side boob

piercings: lobe, upper lobe, and conch (both ears), helix and rook (right ear), belly button

personality.

positives: charismatic, persistent, confident, conversationalist, resilient, easy going, independent, fun, adaptable, outspoken

negatives: vain, impulsive, short-tempered, judgmental, stubborn, vindictive, selfish, nosy, spoiled, materialistic, closed-off

love languages (top 3): physical touch, quality time, receiving gifts

enneagram: the challenger (type 8)

mbti: esfp (the entertainer)

label: the primadonna

background.

sophia was born and raised in manhattan, with everything handed to her on a silver platter. her parents were never in the picture much, with her father's sky rocketing career taking priority, directing one box office winning movie after the other and running his production company (think james cameron), and her mother spending her days in different countries modeling for the biggest luxury brands (think cindy crawford). sophia was thrust into the spotlight at a very young age, taking some small roles in her father's films and doing some modeling with junior lines for luxury brands.

william vardy expected his kids to follow in his footsteps and work in film. after all, he needed someone to take over his beloved production company. despite the similarities in upbringing, sophia and her brother couldn't be anymore different. ian was always the more focused, academically-gifted, and disciplined of the two, and he grew to be his father's pride and joy, especially after showing much interest in following in his father's footsteps. sophia's spoiled, confrontational, and rebellious nature revealed itself at a young age, with her teenage years spent partying too much and breaking every rule there is, dating around, and refusing later on to partake in any movie, shoot, or event for her parents, not caring if that affected her family's image. much of it was to spite her father, whom she butted heads with a lot. her relationship with her mother wasn't perfect, by any means, but while her father was difficult, her mother was too passive, so it made getting along with her much easier.

at some point, her father presented her with an ultimatum, she either did something with her life or he cut her off. the latter, of course, was a nightmare. too stubborn and angry to work in film and appease her father and be financially dependent on him, she decided to do her own thing and explore some business ventures, launching her make up brand at eighteen with her mother. with her family's connections and her mother's initial guiding force, the brand rose to fame quite rapidly with many successful collaborations and releases. the brand became the only thing she was passionate and serious about.

joining season 1 of excesstv was an easy decision to make, acknowledging that it will benefit her brand, all the while being a fun experience. and well, sophia never said no to any opportunity which promised her more attention and fame...

connections.

tba.

[inlustre]

(  cemre  baysel  .  cis  woman  .  she  /  her  )  .    ⸻   selin  yalçınkaya  ,   a  twenty-six  year  old  ,  has  survived  another  day  in  red  creek  where  they  have  lived  for  their  entire  life  .  the  social  butterfly  is  known  for  being  spirited  and  acquiescent  and  is  often  associated  with  the  metallic  taste  of  blood  from  biting  your  tongue  in  an  effort  not  to  talk  back  ,  a  smile  bright  enough  to  dispel  blame  even  when  you  deserve  it  ,  and  the  ache  to  return  to  the  wildness  of  childhood  .  in  a  small  town  where  they  work  as  the  co-owner  of  amrak  grocery  store  word  travels  fast  .  it’s  hard  to  keep  a  secret  ,  and  it  looks  like  the  boogeyman  knows  that  redacted  .  

              𝐚𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 …

trying hard not to laugh when you're supposed to be quiet , perpetually chasing the headrush of falling in love or jumping off a cliff , fingertips stained with charcoal hours after you've put the pencil down , the metallic taste of blood from biting your tongue in an effort not to talk back , still using puppy dog eyes to get out of trouble , cataloging your life in receipts and ticket stubs , choking on the magnitude of your own yearning , wholeheartedly believing in making wishes on shooting stars and birthday candles , sleepless nights spent haunted by paths not chosen , being the first to start conversations with strangers , tending to your resentment in secret , kisses that taste like strawberry chapstick , a smile bright enough to dispel blame even when you deserve it , and the ache to return to the wildness of childhood .

              𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 …

     # 𝘣𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯

full name :  selin seda yalçınkaya .  nickname(s) :  sel .  occupation :  co-owner of amrak grocery store .  birthday + age :  april 18th + 26 .  gender + pronouns :  cis woman + she / her .  orientation :  bisexual .

     # 𝘣𝘢𝘤𝘬𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯

birthplace + hometown :  red creek , michigan . highest level of education :  bachelor's degree in business management .  nationality :  american .  ethnicity :  turkish .  spoken languages :  english , turkish , & conversational spanish .

     # 𝘧𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯

parents :  aslı yalçınkaya ( mother , former owner of amrak grocery store ) , erdem yalçınkaya ( father , police officer at red creek's sheriff's department ) .  siblings :  taylan yalçınkaya ( twin , nhl player & co-owenr of amrak grocery store ) .  children :  none .  pets :  a long-haired tabby cat named pasha ( turkish for king or high-ranking officer ) . 

     # 𝘱𝘩𝘺𝘴𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯

faceclaim : cemre baysel . eye color :  green .  hair color + style :  brown waist-lenth curly hair , almost always worn loose & natural .  height :  five feet , five inches .  build :  slim , toned .  tattoos : three abstract butterflies along her left shoulder , abstract magnolias down her back , & her brother's initials behind her left ear . piercings :  double ear piercings on both sides , naval piercing .  scars / marks :  small scar underneath her chin from splitting it open after she fell off her bike & one on her left wrist from breaking it trying to jump a chain-link fence when she was fourteen years old .

     # 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯

zodiac : aries sun , tbd moon , tbd rising .  character tropes :  the social butterfly , the dutiful daughter , the rebel in disguise , the artist , the caged bird .  temperament :  choleric-sanguine .  alignment :  chaotic good .  positive traits :  spirited , lionhearted , confident , disarming .  negative traits :  acquiescent , impulsive , resentful , competitive .  drug + alcohol use :  social drinker & marijuana smoker , has dabbled in psychedelics but not really since high school .  nervous habit(s) :  twirling her hair & biting her nails .  favorite color :  red .  favorite scent(s) :  patchouli , amber , cinnamon & musk .

               𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 …

( click for recommended paired reading ) selin grew up alongside her twin brother in a relatively strict household with their father , a police officer , as the main authority figure in their lives . as a kid selin was just as troublemaking as her brother taylan , albeit a less frequent offender , so she was almost never blamed for any wrongdoing unless directly caught in the act . even then , her actions were always dismissed on the account of her brother's "bad" influence , and never on the authority of her own choices . she quickly realized her parents had already set the mold for who she was to become : she was the good influence , the good twin . witnessing firsthand the tumultuous relationship between her brother and father , and the way her mother turned an absent eye to their family quarrels , selin quietly accepted the role set out for her .

although the yalçınkaya siblings grew up in a well-off household , with their father being a police officer and their mother owning and operating the town's local grocery store , there was nothing extravagant about their upbringing . they never took lavish family vacations , never owned flashy cars , or did anything else to flaunt their wealth . selin's father , egotistical and ever obsessed with appearances and being perceived by the people of red creek as a good person , chose instead to instill the importance of giving back to the community . it was only ever with generous donations funneled back into the small town that people were reminded they had money . between helping her mother with the grocery store and community service , selin was very involved with all things relating to red creek from a young age .

even though she loved her town , she never imagined she'd live in red creek her whole life . classmates of hers might recall how she used to swear up and down she'd go to an art school abroad some day and backpack around the world in the summers between classes . the older she got , the more those dreams faded , until even selin herself would agree they sounded like nothing more than the fantastical ramblings of a child . art was still an innate passion , starting with the crayon scribbles on the walls of her childhood home to the tattoo design journal she keeps tucked under her pillow like a diary . but it was a passion immediately dismissed by both parents , deemed a hobby and not something practical nor perusable . to this day the only time someone in her family , aside from her brother , has validated her art was when she redesigned amrak's grocery store logo and storefront for her mother .

when her twin got drafted for the nhl , it was both the happiest and saddest moment of her life . she'd never been apart from him , never had to imagine what life might look like without the one person who knows exactly what it felt like to grow up the way she did . knowing the way he felt miserable in red creek , selin wanted nothing more than for him to find happiness away from the shadow of their father , even if she couldn't help but resent the fact that he got to leave and she was stuck exactly where she had always been . with one child gone , her mother's attention , when not on the family business , was focused entirely on selin . without asking for it , her parents had given her another gift , a path with every stone laid out already : she was to take over as owner of amrak grocery store . selin attended a nearby university as a business major , the occasional art class she got to take her only consolation . although it wasn't what she wanted , she had a mind for business management .

the years after graduating with her bachelor's were spent being gradually prepped to become the new owner of the grocery store . the more guilt and pressure she felt to do what was expected of her , the more she started experiencing new anxiety . it started with recurring nightmares , all stressed induced . she started having issues focusing , causing friction with her mother when it seemed like selin wasn't trying hard enough . returning to her childhood home at the end of everyday would bring an unshakable nausea that was only alleviated once she moved out into her own apartment . the culmination of her anxiety , however , came after her brother's accident , leaving selin feeling more unstable than she ever has . the recent disappearance if daniela estrada , who selin had been friends with her entire life , only added to it .

               𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 & 𝐭𝐢𝐝𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐬 …

she wears her social butterfly label with pride . selin's never met a person she couldn't carry a conversation with , even if she's the one that has to do the most talking . living in red creek her whole life , chances are if you're a local , you know who she is , no matter your age . helping her mom with the town's grocery store from a young age , it was easy for her to interact with all sorts of residents . she was definitely the type of person that got excited when adults deemed her old enough to include her in town gossip and important matters . growing up her and her brother taylan had a reputation for being fun to go out with , and you never knew what to expect when the twins were involved ( though in her brother's case , it was often a fight ) .

although she by far has the better reputation , much like her brother , selin has a reckless side ; she's just a lot better at hiding it . friends and even distant acquaintances might recall the party she threw her senior year of high school inside amrak long after operating hours that ended with the register reporting on the mysterious vandalization and robbery of the beloved local business , a crime that never was . or perhaps regulars at redstone could recall her brief dalliances with the motorcycle gang members that like to pass through . her own father could recall one of the few times his wrath ever rained down on selin , when she was hauled into the red creek sheriff's department after smashing in the windshield of a disastrous date who wouldn't take no for an answer's car . because she's almost always so well behaved , or at least seen that way , she's surprisingly good at getting people to agree to trouble when she's feeling up for it .

she's terrified of disappointing her parents and has let that guilt and fear run her life . at this point selin feels like it's too late to go back or start over , and the weight of all her unlived dreams gets heavier everyday . she's taken over the grocery store and is trying her best to pour her full ambition into it , but if she could choose what she really wanted to do , it would be to become a tattoo artist . she's constantly sketching new designs , although her art has become increasingly private over the years , only choosing to share it with a select few people . those in her life have probably received more than one restaurant napkin portrait or homemade card , though , and if you ask her to make you something she would be amiss to turn you down . she was definitely that kid in middle school customizing her friend's converse or backpacks . aside from drawing , selin's love for art extends to pottery and even upcycling clothes . creative outlets are more and more important to her the more she gets into being a business owner .

she's been described more than once as the kind of girl that can light up a room with a smile . selin genuinely loves people ( or a majority of them , anyway ) and isn't the type of person to quickly make enemies with anyone . however , despite her friendly nature , if she doesn't like you , you'll definitely know it . she doesn't believe in pretenses , even if her parent's would prefer it . although physical violence is more her brother's forte , selin has a quick tongue , and her aggression almost always manifests itself in forms of verbal arguments . she can either be the type to hold onto a grudge forever , or forgive in a matter of hours ; it truly depends on the circumstance . excessively responsible since childhood , a product of having taylan as a sibling , if you need her you can always count on selin . still , she tries not to take life too seriously , all too aware with how short life can be .

she still desperately wants to get out of red creek and see the world one day ; her dream vacation would be somewhere warm surrounded by water . when she was fourteen and broke her wrist she made practically the entire town sign her cast . she's had the same hair length and style since she was a child , and would die before she ever cuts it . her favorite movie is pretty woman and she could probably recite the entire thing start to finish from memory alone . she's felt permanently guilty since she was eight years old but is being so normal and chill about it . her favorite season is autumn , specifically when the air first starts to feel crisp . selin used to play rugby growing up , although now her athletic side is satisfied by workout classes at the local gym , leaving sports to her brother . she has a fear of heights , but would jump out of an airplane or the side of a cliff in a heartbeat . she wholeheartedly believes she leaves a little piece of her heart in the pockets of everyone she's ever loved , no matter where they currently stand . is the type to legit believe a bear wouldn't attack her because it can sense her vibes .

     # 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘥𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴

tbd hehe <3