#barrio popular

[regina-vainilla]

[eopederson]

Habitaciones, Chorillos, Lima, 2017.

[deefeeme]

Críticas a las propuestas urbanísticas en La Plata: Desigualdad y promesas vacías

Críticas a las propuestas urbanísticas en La Plata: Desigualdad y promesas vacías La ONU, Provincia y Municipio presentan propuestas para barrios en emergencia y urbanizaciones privadas en La Plata, pero enfrentan críticas por su falta de acción real y transparencia.

La ONU, Provincia y Municipio presentan propuestas para barrios en emergencia y urbanizaciones privadas en La Plata, pero enfrentan críticas por su falta de acción real y transparencia. El reciente foro convocado por la Cumbre Internacional del Hábitat de América Latina y el Caribe (CIHALC) ha generado controversia y críticas respecto a las propuestas elaboradas por la ONU, la Provincia y el…

[elcorreografico]

Críticas a las propuestas urbanísticas en La Plata: Desigualdad y promesas vacías

Críticas a las propuestas urbanísticas en La Plata: Desigualdad y promesas vacías La ONU, Provincia y Municipio presentan propuestas para barrios en emergencia y urbanizaciones privadas en La Plata, pero enfrentan críticas por su falta de acción real y transparencia.

La ONU, Provincia y Municipio presentan propuestas para barrios en emergencia y urbanizaciones privadas en La Plata, pero enfrentan críticas por su falta de acción real y transparencia. El reciente foro convocado por la Cumbre Internacional del Hábitat de América Latina y el Caribe (CIHALC) ha generado controversia y críticas respecto a las propuestas elaboradas por la ONU, la Provincia y el…

[12endigital]

Disparan en la cara al expresidente del PP de Cataluña, Alejo Vidal-Quadras

El expresidente del PP de Cataluña y candidato de Vox a las elecciones europeas de 2014, Alejo Vidal-Quadras, ha recibido un disparo en la cara sobre la 13:30 horas en pleno barrio de Salamanca, Madrid. Según los informes médicos, el expresidente del PP presenta una doble fractura mandibular y debe ser intervenido quirúrgicamente. A pesar de ello, el partido ha confirmado a través de un…

[doyoulikethissong-poll]

Daddy Yankee - Gasolina 2004

"Gasolina" was released as the lead single from Puerto Rican rapper Daddy Yankee's 2004 album Barrio Fino in the US in October 2004. By November 6, WSKQ-FM in New York City reported "Gasolina" in their top 10 rotation, and WRTO-FM in Florida said the song was their number one most-played track. It entered the US Billboard Hot 100 chart a week later, rising to number 32 in January 2005. "Gasolina" was a hit in North America and the Caribbean, gaining Daddy Yankee popularity among Latino mainstream music fans. In July 2005, "Gasolina" was released as a single in the UK, eventually earning a Silver certification in March 2019. Australia saw the single enter their charts in late January 2006 during their summer season, rising to number 12. "Gasolina" was the first reggaeton song to be nominated for the Latin Grammy Award for Record of the Year. Puerto Rican reggaeton singer Glory sings the line "dame más gasolina", although she is not credited.

In 2015, the song was ranked number nine on the "50 Greatest Latin Songs of All Time" list according to Billboard. In 2018, it was ranked number 38 on Rolling Stone's 50 Greatest Latin Pop Songs. In 2017, it was included on Billboard's "12 Best Dancehall & Reggaeton Choruses of the 21st Century" at number eight. In 2021, it was ranked number 50 on Rolling Stone's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time", and a year later it was ranked at the first place on their 2022 "100 Greatest Reggaeton Songs of All Time" list. In 2023, "Gasolina" was selected by the Library of Congress for preservation in the United States National Recording Registry as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant." The song was used in the 2023 movie Fast X / Fast & Furious 10.

"Gasolina" received a total of 77,4% yes votes!

[latinotiktok]

VAMOS A DE NUEVO

Propaganda:

Shadow The Hedgehog/Sonic

-Shadow The Hedgehog, ele foi criado usando DNA de 60+ espécies e além disso sabe chutar bem, é brasileiro.

-sonic the hedgehog he is brazilian have you seen him.

-Shadow the Hedgehog / it's basically canon pls.

-Sonic the Hedgehog. Tiene energía extremadamente latina. Se nota que sabe hablar español y portugués. En la vida real, es muy popular en México y Brasil.

-Sonic the Hedgehog and i want him to be latino cause i'm brazilian and i love the him.

-SHADOW EL JECHJOG PORQUE TIENE CATHOLIC GUILT Y ES MI AMIGO OK. NO ENTIENDO LA PREGUNTA DE ABAJO PERDON

-O sonic é bem marmanjo e adepto ao jeitinho brasileiro pra fazer as coisas o mais rápido possível. O moleque faz gambiarra. Ele toma banho com chuveiro a .5 segundos de eletrocutar ele. Vai dizer que o estilo dele não é cabelinho na régua? Tenho certeza que ele fala véi, toma vitamina de abacate e já fez proerd.

-Sonic the Hedgehog, porque ele é obviamente brasileiro

-Dr. Eggman, GeraldO Robotnik, and Maria Robotnik + Shadow the Hedgehog by proxy. I'm biased prero para mí que son cubanos 😎

-Sonic T Hedgehog. Look at that boy who dances and spins around whenever he gets the chance and TELL ME he isn't latino. He would also eat those Brazilian hot dogs in one bite.

Sonic pq tiene respeto por la madre naturaleza, le cae super mal la yuta y estoy convencido de que si existiera un equivalente de latinoamerica en el mundo de sonic se la pasaría en los barrios bajos con casitas techo chapa

Shadow. Su hermana se llamaba María y el imaginarlo insultando en cualquier acento latino está chistoson

Pirateria

Vi a alguien decir que la piratería (as in, the concept) debe ser latino y apoyo la moción, so here i am to say la piratería es mi bebita fiu fiu

[rceibo]

taking a break from studying and thinking about leorio’s birthplace. it’s fun how differently both versions decide to depict it… 1999 hints at him being greek/southern european:

while 2011 seems to be more inspired by favelas/barrios populares here in latin america in my opinion:

peep at him and pietro playing fútbol :( ik that this type of infraestructure is not exclusive to latin america but i DO like to project so he’s latino to me

[garadinervi]

Memoria, verdad y justicia: mural del pañuelo de las Madres de Plaza de Mayo, Gimnasia es Pueblo, Estadio Juan Carmelo Zerillo, La Plata, March 22, 2022 (video here)

«Esa pelota que Hebe está levantando, no es una pelota cualquiera. Es la pelota de la Navidad Tripera. Es una pelota con un fuerte compromiso político y social. Es una pelota de Gimnasia, con la firma del Diego. Es una pelota que abraza al barrio y que cree en lxs pibes. Apuesta a los potreros como herramienta de inclusión. Y se la juega toda por lo clubes populares. Para quienes recién llegan por acá, les contamos que gracias a la segunda edición de lo que nosotrxs denominamos "Misión Navidad Tripera" hay más de 100 pelotas pateando los barrios de Berisso, Olmos, Cementerio y Fiorito. Esa pelota es parte de un proyecto político impulsado con el mandato popular y militante que nos dejaron lxs 30mil. Esa pelota tiene memoria. Somos jóvenes que creemos en el Pueblo y hacemos política ¡sin miedo y sin vergüenza! NO NOS HAN VENCIDO. Y claro que no es casualidad que Hebe esté levantando esa pelota. Gimnasia es Pueblo y Hebe también.» ― Gimnasia es Pueblo

[historiasbodyswaps]

ROBE EL CUERPO DE MI VECINO (Male possession)

Este soy yo un hombre solitario y frustrado nunca pudo cumplir sus sueños, durante cincuenta años he sido miserable me casé, pero mi matrimonio fracaso, nunca la amé, en mi barrio llegó una familia a vivir en la casa de al lado, no pude evitar darme cuenta que había un joven con unas piernas hermosas y lleno de juventud, en mi mente paso un pensamiento de envidia "YO QUIERO SER EL".

Lo tenía todo, estaba en sus mejores años y el prodigio del fútbol en su colegio, mientras que yo soy un maduro gordo y con calvicie.

Esa misma tarde no me saque de la cabeza el deseo de poseer el cuerpo de Bryan es que solo lo veo y sé que yo merezco tener ese cuerpo, me deprime y después de beber unos cuantos gratis me fui a mi habitación a dormir y lamentarme tener esta vida.

Cuando de pronto mi cuerpo empezó a temblar, mis adentros crujían y yo solo podía gemir de lo excitante que era, la sensación extrañamente placentera, cada vez sentía mi piel más tersa y estirada, me desmaye del dolor insoportable que vivía en esos instantes.

Cuando de repente desperté en un campo de fútbol, y a mi alrededor había muchos jóvenes preguntando si me encontraba bien, yo desorientado dije que estaba genial, cuando de la nada mi voz se escuchaba como la de mi vecino, tan joven y masculina.

Fue una sensación extraña pero decidí continuar para ver cómo evolucionan las cosas, hasta que me llevaron a la enfermería donde pude ver de lejos un reflejo, a lo que pregunte si había alguien mas, me dijeron que no, así que me acerqué y me di cuenta que yo era Bryan, no podía creer lo que estaba pasando, mi cuerpo se estremeció y pude sentir un bulto en mi entrepierna, fingí que era el y llamaron a mis padres, ya sabía cómo se llamaban por qué se habían presentado cuando recién llegaron al barrio.

Nos fuimos y me di cuenta de lo que había ganado, tenía una nueva oportunidad de hacer las cosas mejor con este nuevo cuerpo joven, y no lo voy a desaprovechar, esa misma noche llegamos a casa, me encerré en mi nueva habitación y de lo excitante que esto me resultaba empecé a acariciar mi nuevo cuerpo, dios era tan maravillos pasar mis manos por este cuerpo tan joven, por lo que empecé a tocar mi bulto y después a masturbarme, este joven estaba lleno de néctar, cuando saque la primera carga no pude evitar lamer un poco, esto era muy excitante.

Los días pasaron y cada vez eran mejores, me logré adaptar muy bien a estilo de vida de Bryan, por las mañanas asistía a mi colegio en el cual era el chico más popular todos querían estar conmigo, y por las tardes iba a mis entrenamientos de fútbol en los cuales veía a jóvenes de mi misma edad sudorosos me encanta volver a ser joven.

Solo puedo darle gracias a la vida por tan maravilloso regalo, se que está vez haré las cosas bien, solo, miren mi cuerpo, soy la envidia de todos los chicos de mi colegio, me acuesto con quién yo quería, la suerte esta de mi lado. Lamentó que Bryan no pueda vivir su vida pero la verdad jamás abandonaré su hermoso y caliente cuerpo.

[cartermagazine]

Today We Honor Celia Cruz…

Celia de la Caridad Cruz Alfonso was born in 1925 in Barrio Santos Suarez in Havana, one of 4 children. In a career that spanned six decades, Celia became the “Queen of Salsa,” and was central to the genre’s rising popularity.

Celia was a true pioneer of AfroLatinidad, focusing on the African elements of her identity (music, lyrics and dress) at a time when it was not popular to do so. In 1974, Celia was one of a group of artists including B.B. King, James Brown, The Spinners, Bill Withers and Miriam Makeba that performed in Kinshasa, Zaire alongside top local groups.

The concert was part of a three day festival, “Zaire ’74,” the brainchild of South African trumpeter High Masekela. The performance was supposed to precede the famous boxing match “Rumble in the Jungle” between George Foreman and Muhammed Ali. Just before the concert was scheduled to begin, Foreman injured his eye. The bout was pushed back six weeks, but the Show went on – and was brilliantly documented in the powerful film, “Soul Power.”

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[babiebom]

HAI!!! your writing is so good omg :3 can i request the sdv bachelorettes with a farmer (can be fem?? but gender neutral is cool too!) who’s secretly really into theater/musicals? like how would they react when they found out? :] tysm!!

A/N: I LOVE MUSICALS !!!!!!!! I wanna audition for the theater here where I live but also I would be too anxious and shit myself so it’s a no go. But I enjoyed being in choir in high school. Literally Starkid is my favorite thing right now. Also no problem!!

Tw: cursing? None really but fem!reader!!

Bc: at least 5 for each!!

Stardew Valley Masterlist

Penny

I think she likes musicals but only the romantic ones.

So like The Phantom of the Opera is one that she really loves.

When she finds out you love musicals it’s because you’re going to have a movie night and you have a dvd of one. (We’re going to say that the broadway people recorded one of the stages and released it idk)

And she’s like !!!!! Can we watch this one?

And you’re like “heheheh I mean sure…it’s a musical though!”

And she just reveals her own love for musicals

Leah

Her finding out is really you finding out and then her finding out you also like them

I don’t think she watches musicals at all she just listens to the songs

So when you find out it’s you walking into her cabin in the middle of her making something

And she’s in the middle of listening to Carnival de Barrio

And you’re like…….?

And it’s a whole “haha you weren’t supposed to find out about this” as if it’s a secret that should be taken to the grave

And you’re like “WHAT DO YOU MEAN? You weren’t supposed to find out about me loving musicals?”

And you two just stare at each other for a minute like DAMN that’s kinda stupid when you think about it huh?

It’s funny afterwards! I think she’d actually have to fall over laughing so hard.

Maru

I don’t think she cares for musicals at all

And probably knows what they are but she hasn’t seen one EVER

So her finding out isn’t really her finding out

It’s one of the songs playing while you two are hanging out and she’s like “oh this song sounds nice! What is it? I’d like to listen to it while tinkering with my robots.”

And you’re just like “heheh it’s from a musical…”

And she just shrugs and is like “okay what’s the song?”

Will watch the musical with you!

But like I think she only watches the musicals of the songs she likes

So she isn’t a super big musical fan at all but has probably watched Waitress with you or Dear Evan Hansen (sorry for spelling I’ve only heard like one song from this musical and don’t really remember the spelling).

Haley

Either she’s a big theater person or she thinks it’s cringe there’s no in between

So her reaction would be VASTLY different depending on which you believe she is.

Personally I think she’s on the thinks they’re cringe except for Mean Girls, Heathers, and Legally Blonde end of the spectrum.

I feel like when she finds out it’s a whole “Jesus Christ you scared me” and a “lmao are you listening to a musical?”

Would make fun of you a little, but only a little because she likes you and thinks you’re pretty.

Will sing defying gravity and popular because she’s Glinda. You have to be Elphaba(omg I’m a fake fan I forgot her name and called her Idina)

Those are the only songs she knows from Wicked and will not watch the musical until the movie comes out.

Emily

Probably LOVES musicals

But only the obscure ones that no one else knows that was on stage for a single day and was never done again.

I don’t know any musicals like that so you can imagine whichever one you want if you know any.

Probably songs at the top of her lungs while making clothes, it’s how she relaxes.

Will watch any musical with you because she is up for anything.

When she found out it probably was because a song played while you had a playlist on shuffle.

And it was a “oh I like this song!” Instead of her asking about musicals and your love for them.

It’s more natural than the others finding out because she doesn’t make a big deal of it at all.

She just silently accepts it because if I’m being honest I think there’s very little she hates.

Abigail

One hundred percent makes fun of you

Like no ands ifs or buts, she makes fun of you

I don’t think it’s in a malicious way though

Like never do I think she would genuinely make fun of anyone unless she actually dislikes them.

It would be a “HAHA YOU LIKE BEEBLEJUICE HAHAHAHA”

Yes she would say beeble instead of beetle.

Is very willing to watch and listen with you though

She’s the type of person that thinks that doing something with or for someone because they like the thing is a very good way to show love.

Like if you hate video games but will play them with her because she loves them makes her feel as if you love her more than doing anything else

So yes she will watch all the musicals you wants

I do think she prefers Starkid musicals because of the chaos.

Her favorites would be Firebringer and the one with the penises and vaginas that sing I forgot what it’s called.

[mate-y-viajecito]

Mi problema con buscar una comunidad online de tejedoras es que lo que encuentro hasta ahora son demasiado primermundistas. A mí me enseñó a tejer una señora que se llama Eva (por Eva Perón) en una biblioteca popular del barrio donde nació Cristina Fernández de Kichner, y si le llegas a decir de que hacer una prenda sin comprar el patrón es robo se te caga de risa en la cara.

[vintagetvstars]

Thalía Vs. Mädchen Amick

Propaganda

Thalía - (María Mercedes, Marimar, María la del Barrio) - She starred in the Trilogía de las Marías which were popular not only in Mexico but worldwide. She also sang the opening to each telenovela.

Mädchen Amick - (Twin Peaks) - No text propaganda

Master Poll List of the Hot Vintage TV Ladies Bracket

Additional propaganda below the cut

Thalía:

Thalia - "Maria Mercedes" Opening (1992) High Quality

Mädchen Amick:

[georgiedoodles]

📚Broppy CollegeAU | "Campus Days"

Part 7: Picnic Lunch

Tuesday, Week 4 of 16

This was a particularly special day for the college. Once a semester, the students who had botany classes or were members of the gardening club hosted a nursery day on campus. In front of the school’s cafeteria was a large quad, accompanied by tall, lush trees that shaded the grass. The event took place on this quad, it was popular for all kinds of affairs, including festivals and college orientations. On this day, the quad held the botany students’ nurseries, where they sold flowers, vegetables, seeds, and fruits that were all grown in the campus garden. It buzzed with life, and of course, Poppy had to be a part of it.

At the beginning of class, the professor was in the process of giving his lecture when his phone rang. He quickly pulled it out of his pocket to mute when he noticed who was calling him.

“Oh- excuse me, everyone, I must take this call. It’s my wife.” He sheepishly said, quietly hushing everyone while he stepped outside the classroom. Immediately, Poppy turns to Branch.

“BRANCH” Her voice boomed, Branch was startled and held his chest to feel his heart race, “YES, Poppy??” His voice cracked; his eyes darted around to see if there was any danger.

“Okay so, outside there is an event and I really want to go. If we have any time after class, can we pleeaasee peek at the booths set up?” She pleaded. Poppy’s hands were clasped under her chin as she pouted, her eyes looked sad as she held her gaze at Branch. All he could do was stare into her eyes and blushed, he couldn’t resist and held eye contact with her. For a moment, Poppy felt butterflies in her stomach, something was aching for more when she kept her eyes on him, almost like she wanted to kiss him again.

Unexpectedly, the professor ran back into the classroom; he was gathering all his belongings when he spoke up again.

“I’m so sorry everyone, I have to dismiss class early, my wife is in labor, and I need to meet her at the hospital!” The professor was frantically resetting the office part of the class for the next professor. When he left, the class cheered for him and congratulated him on his newborn troll.

After the commotion calmed down, all the students gathered their supplies, high-fiving each other for the sudden dismissal. Branch and Poppy had broken their gaze in the beginning, they were startled by the sudden announcement from the professor. Slowly, the two turned back to each other and gave each other a smug smile.

When the pair left their belongings in their locker, they both made their way to the event. Poppy was humming a tune from the movie “In the Heights” and shimmied to the melody. Branch couldn’t help but chuckle at the sight, she was swinging her hips in a rhythmic motion, her feet stepped to a familiar choreography. No one else around to see.

“Carnaval del barrio~” She was ahead of Branch, quietly singing the chorus of the song.

“Carnaval del barrio~” She turned around to stop Branch from walking any further, snaked her hands into his, and laced their fingers together. Her singing slowly escalated in volume and sang the acapella.

“Carnaval del barrio~” Poppy swayed her hips side to side with each step. This enticed Branch to join in.

“Carnaval del Barrio~!” Her voice went up a note, she felt him quickly move her left hand on his shoulder and held her by the waist. Branch joined in to sing.

“Alza la bandera la bandera Dominicana~” In unison they sang, Branch mirrored Poppy’s steps and swayed his hips with her, keeping her secure in his grasp.

“Alza la bandera, la bandera Puertorriquena~” He gently spun them both, their bodies were close in contact, and their hips connected.

“Alza la bandera, la bandera Mexicana~” As if the music was playing in real-time, they both continued to sing along. Branch brought Poppy closer to himself, her right leg in between his legs, swaying to the beat. They felt the music in the air.

“Alza la bandera, la bandera-” He dipped her with his right leg once.

“La bandera- “, He dipped her a second time.

“La bandera- “, He dipped her a third time.

“La bandera~”, He dipped her a fourth time, bringing her back up one last time.

“Alza la bandera!” Poppy held Branch’s right hand as she let him spin her, before he tugged her back into his arms, dipping her one last time.

“HEY!” They chanted the last lyric, and the couple stared at each other, out of breath. Poppy was enchanted by this, she never thought that he would join her in the song. Branch took this opportunity and kissed her on her cheek, overlapping the corner of her lips. “I love ‘In the Heights’, it’s one of my favorite musicals.” He grinned, bringing her back up on her feet, and walked away.

Poppy was stunned, Branch had kissed her on the cheek. She felt her cheeks deeply redden and held her hands on her face, feeling the heat radiate off her.

“Are you coming to the event or am I going by myself?” Branch shouted; he was 10 feet away when he realized that she wasn’t moving. This brought Poppy out of her trance, and she faced him.

She smiled and touched the spot he kissed; the feeling of his lips lingered on her skin. “I’m coming~!” In a sing-song voice, she responded, skipping her way next to his side and linked her arm with his, walking together to the quad.

--

Once they were at the quad, they both browsed the booths together. One row had vendors selling all kinds of flowers that ranged from decoration, food, herbs, and spices. On the next row was a lineup of vendors selling makeup and accessories made of dried flowers, one booth caught Poppy’s eyes and she made a B-line to them. When Branch caught up to her, he saw a tent filled with handmade baskets and blankets, they were made using materials on campus, even from the wool of the barn sheep.

Poppy was admiring all the different baskets they made, but Branch had his eyes on a large square blanket. It was a light pink and strawberry color checkered blanket, large enough to sprawl out on if he wished. The texture was dense enough to keep him warm but also keep water from seeping through, the blanket was only half an inch thick.

“I’ll buy this one please.” He waved to the vendor and pulled out his wallet to pay in cash, leaving the leftover to tip. Poppy walked up behind Branch to see what he had bought, only to feel him plop the blanket into her arms, neatly rolled up with a bow to secure it.

“Ohhhh~ This is nice! It feels soft and dense, this would be perfect for a picnic!” She giggled, she rubbed a corner of the blanket in between her fingers to admire the craftmanship.

“It’s for you.” Branch warmly said, he smiled and stuffed his wallet back into his pocket.

“Wait what? You bought this for me?” Poppy’s eyes widened at his statement, her heart skipped a beat, and she held the blanket closer to her chest. She seemed unsure and waited for his response.

Branch simply nodded, “Yup, it reminded me of you and your vibrant personality.” A blush crept up on him, his confidence was depleted after that kiss on the cheek he gave her.  

Poppy felt butterflies in her stomach, she was flattered at the gift and now she knew exactly what to do to pay it forward.

She gave him a toothy smile, “Thank you Branch, I know exactly what we can do for lunch!” She excitedly danced in her spot, her feet quickly tapped on the grassy floor of the tent, and she quickly grabbed his hand.

“Thank you!” She beamed at the vendor before she dragged him outside.

 --

Branch was tasked with setting up a spot away from the event. He found a nice, shaded area, it was secluded, and the music could still be heard faintly in the distance. After he laid out the blanket, he sat down in the middle with his shoes off. He listened to the breeze brush the trees and leaned on his hands behind him, he felt relaxed and closed his eyes.

Poppy came to their spot after 10 minutes. She brought chicken katsu bento boxes in a bag, hanging from her left arm, and two sodas in both of her hands. She stopped from a short distance to watch Branch, he was peacefully enjoying the moment, and this was a sight she cherished in her heart. Something about his resting face made her heart beat a bit harder, and the sudden urge to kiss him came up again. Poppy shook her head and mentally kicked herself for thinking of something ridiculous. To keep herself from imagining such scenarios again, she rustled the bag in her arm to bring Branch’s attention to her. Branch opened his eyes and made eye contact with Poppy, he scooted over and patted the spot to his left, it was free from any sun peeking through the leaves.

Quickly, Poppy carefully set down the bag of food and sodas. She sat down to his left, opened the bag to reveal their lunches, and passed his soda to Branch.

“Thank you for the food, you really didn’t have to buy me lunch.” He hummed, slowly opened his bento box, and slipped the chopsticks out of their paper wrapper. Poppy poured her katsu sauce over the meat and opened her canned soda.

“It’s a thank you for the gift, it really means a lot to me that you thought of me Branch.” She smiled and kept her eyes on her food, avoiding eye contact to suppress her urge to kiss the troll again, he just looked so sweet.

Branch looked at her, watching her prepare her food and stuffing the largest piece of chicken in her mouth which made him laugh.

Poppy reacted quickly and stared at Branch, “What’s so funny?” she said with her mouth full, still chewing the meat.

He laughed harder and held his mouth to stop himself. “It’s just- “ He chuckled, “You look like a hamster when they stuff all those seeds in their cheeks!” He stifled his giggle. Poppy rolled her eyes and pouted, she swallowed her food and began, “I do not look like a hamster!! Hmph!” She pouted again, turning her face away from Branch.

His laugh trailed off with a satisfied sigh before he reached over to cup her face. Slowly, Branch brought Poppy to face him again.

“Awe~ It’s just that you looked so cute with your cheeks stuffed with food!” He playfully teased her, squished her face, and smiled at her to cheer her up again. Poppy loosened up quickly and gave him a side smile, she softly pushed his face to hide her flustered cheeks.

Branch giggled and let go of her face, when he looked at her again, he noticed something.

“Hey, wait, you got some sauce on your chin.” Quickly, he used his thumb to wipe the sauce off her face and unintentionally brushed her bottom lip. Poppy froze in her spot, she let him wipe off the sauce and waited for him to turn back to his food. Internally, she was screaming and squealing like a fangirl who saw her bias on stage. She held back the urge to kick her feet and stuffed rice in her mouth again before she squealed externally.

Branch blissfully went back to eat and never saw her reaction.

--

After their lunch, Poppy felt energized and ready to get back to her adventures. On the other hand, Branch felt a food coma kicking in, he was never good at staying awake after a hearty meal. He began to nod off while Poppy went on a rant about the price of paint.

“Hey Poppy, I’m really sorry to cut you off during your rant but-“ He covered his mouth when he yawned, “ I think I’m being hit by a food coma.” Branch patted his stomach and lazily blinked at her. Immediately, Poppy had an idea. She moved further away from Branch and patted her thighs. “You can use me as a pillow if you’re sleepy, I can wake you up before your class starts.” She eagerly said she loved it when her friends slept on her, she felt useful and closer to them, perfect for bonding!

“Thanks, Poppy.” Branch didn’t hesitate and removed his cardigan. Carefully, he laid his head on Poppy’s legs and used his sweater as a blanket. Poppy gently brushed his hair with her fingers, she delicately gave him a head massage and instantly put Branch to sleep.

After 5 minutes, Poppy had gotten lost in thought. She couldn’t help but feel this flame in her heart, she knew that she was developing feelings for her friend. Normally, she would confess right away at the first feeling of affection, but she didn’t want to scare him away. Her fingers traced shapes on his forehead and earned herself a sleepy smile from him.

Her eyes trailed from his hair to his eyes, then to his ears, and finally to his lips. Branch’s mouth was slightly parted. Poppy wondered, ‘What did it feel like to kiss him?’ She remembered the kiss she gave him on the cheek, only she focused on the corner of his lips she ‘accidentally’ felt. She blushed and remembered how soft they felt, she touched her lips and reminisced. Slowly, she leaned down to inch closer to his lips. She hesitated and thought, ‘This is wrong’ Then she moved up to his forehead, gently kissing his temple, letting her lips linger to embrace the feeling.

He smelled amazing, this time he embodied a green apple-like scent, sweet and fresh. She sat back up to enjoy the moment. Time passed and it was finally time to wake up Branch for his next class.

She gently caressed his cheek and softly called his name. He slowly blinked awake and looked up at Poppy, the sunlight made her glow. Butterflies were a constant recurrence to Branch.

“It’s time to wake up sleepy head.”

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Ricky Martin - María (Pablo Flores remix) 1995

"María" is a song recorded by Puerto Rican singer Ricky Martin for his third studio album, A Medio Vivir (1995), and was released as the second single from the album on November 21, 1995. Musically, "María" is a Spanish-language flamenco, dance, and salsa song, featuring elements of mariachi, samba, cumbia, Latin, African, Caribbean, and Latin pop. On the remix, Puerto Rican DJ Pablo Flores upped the tempo and the sex appeal of the song, turning the slow-burn flamenco laced track into an up-tempo samba tune in a house bassline. The remix version became more popular than the original one. "María" became Martin's breakthrough song and his first international hit. It topped the charts in 20 countries, and has sold over five million physical copies worldwide. As a result, the song was featured in the 1999 edition of The Guinness Book of Records as the biggest Latin hit. It was also the Song of the Summer in Spain in 1996 and was the second best-selling single in the world that year.

In Australia, "María" spent six weeks at number one. It topped the country's year-end chart in 1998, and was certified platinum. The song topped the Ultratop Wallonia chart of Belgium for 10 consecutive weeks and was certified double platinum. It spent nine weeks at number one in France and was certified diamond. It went number one in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Hungary, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Puerto Rico, and Venezuela. In the US, "María" peaked at number six on Billboard's Hot Latin Tracks chart, giving Martin his fifth top 10 hit. The song also reached numbers two and eight on the US Latin Pop Songs and Tropical/Salsa charts, respectively. The first accompanying music videos for the original song and Pablo Flores remix were filmed in La Boca, a barrio of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Following "(Un, Dos, Tres) María"'s success in France, a re-made version of the video for the Pablo Flores remix was filmed in Paris and aired in 1998.

Although Martin was satisfied with the track and he describes it as a song that he is "extremely proud of", the first time he played it for a record label executive, the man said: "Are you crazy? You have ruined your career! I can't believe you are showing me this. You're finished — this is going to be your last album." In an interview with Rolling Stone, he told the magazine that "everybody got scared. They said, 'What are you doing? This is the end of your career. […] You do ballads, and now you're doing Latin sounds. The album is not going to work.'"

In 2018, Cadena Dial hailed the song as the most famous song of the last 24 years. In the same year, Rolling Stone ranked "María (Pablo Flores Remix)" as the 27th Greatest Latin Pop Song of All Time. Also, according to ABC, "María" was voted the favorite song of the summer of all time in Spain, based on a study in 2011. Amazon Music ranked the track as the 31st best-ever Latin hit. It was recognized as one of the best-performing songs of the year at the 1997 BMI Latin Awards. "María" was the main theme of the Brazilian telenovela Salsa e Merengue (1996–1997). The song is available on the main setlist for the dance video game Just Dance 2014. "María (Pablo Flores Spanglish Radio Edit)" was featured in the American animated comedy film Despicable Me 3 (2017).

"María" received a total of 71,8% yes votes! Previous Ricky Martin polls: #132 "La Bomba".