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AU of Gotham! Tim Drake! Danny where he doesn’t know the universe he was reincarnated into.
“Robin!” Batman barked. Tim sighed, loudly. Batman twitched.
“What is it, B?”
“Drills. Again.”
Tim rolled his eyes but moved to obey. Speaking to B these days was like speaking to a rather boorish caveman. Simple grunts and single word sentences. It didn't use to be like this but B was loosing his grip on his humanity and it’s Tim’s job to bring it back.
It’s hilarious because he’s the least human of them all. It was odd, juggling his duties as Danny Gotham, his responsibilities as Tim, and his workload as Bruce’s shiny new Robin. Somehow he made it work.
Yeah, sometimes B’s hands are heavy when they’re training. Sometimes he forgets Danny’s name (or at least his human name) and calls for Jason instead. Sometimes, he smells more like booze and less like Bruce.
Danny could handle it. Even if his core quivers with grief. He wished he didn’t have to, but he could and will handle whatever he needs to for his Knight to regain himself. But fuck, that doesn’t mean taking his self destructive habits lying down. He might be Tim right now, but as far as Batman knew, Tim was here on the orders of
“B.”
“Hm.”
Oh, a neutral grunt! I see we’ve upgraded to grunts instead of arm flapping! Holy detective, Batman! Aren’t I glad I learned to speak cave man? Wow! Tim mocked, in his head.
“You’re heading to bed when I’m done with this set,” Tim said.
“This case isn’t done,” Batman growled. Ancients, it was like speaking to a large chihuahua-toddler hybrid. All the barking, all the growling, and all the petulance of a child makes the entirety of how his Knight acted on a good day these days.
“That wasn’t a suggestion,” Tim shot back, sore arms and legs and everything working through the set. Thank the ancients for his healing, or else Tim might actually be dying.
“You don’t give me orders, Robin.”
“No, but Gotham does.” He would know, considering Tim was Gotham.
The head full of greasy- ew, take a shower, B!- hair swiveled towards him.
“You have a direct line to Gotham?”
Tim settled into the final forms of the night. “Gotham sent me. I thought we went over this.”
A beat of silence.
Batman returned to clacking away at the computer. Tim finished his set in relative peace. He moved to the cool down stretches while Batman sulked in front of his computer like a five year old.
“I’m done.” He said, crossing his arms.
“Hm.”
“That means you’re done, too.”
“I’m not tired.”
Tim rolled his eyes so hard, he thinks he saw the light. Oh, wait, that’s just Bruce’s last brain cell dying.
“You’re heading to bed. Good luck finding actual crime tomorrow, if you stay up.”
Batman stilled, because he knows Gotham would back Tim up on the threat. Considering the time sensitivity of some of these cases, Gotham’s anger is not something he could risk.
Tim patted himself on the back for effectively playing the good cop and the bad cop on his own. Except ACAB for life because they’re vigilantes and the GCPD as a whole (with exceptions) sucks ass.
He watched as Batman- as Bruce- reluctantly powered down the Bat-Computer. As he stood up, Tim wrinkled his nose.
“Never mind. You take a shower first. I’ll text Alfred.”
“Not necessary.”
“Okay, then you can explain to Gotham why you’re traipsing through his city looking a starved rat and smelling like you took a joy ride in Killer Croc’s excrement. Oh, wait.” Tim snapped, just about done being patient today. Tim whipped out his phone, texting Alfred with one hand and pointing towards the staircase with the other.
“Shower above ground, you weird little mole rat. No cave water for you.”
Bruce makes a weird offended grunt.
“I literally don’t care if you have to walk up to your room to shower in your boxers, B. Most of Gotham’s people don’t have access to a shower, let alone a million dollar bathroom. Fucking use your actual bathroom instead of hosing off.”
And with that, Batman and Bruce Wayne moved to the tune of a pre-teen, who was also, unknowingly to him, the spirit of his City.
——
“Go home.”
Tim smiled sweetly. Bruce paled. The scary, Gotham loved child patted Bruce’s hand as he sat beside Bruce’s bed.
“Sleep, before I make you.”
Bruce slammed his eyelids shut, anything to not look at Tim’s malicious looking eyes, and allowed himself- nay, forced himself- to rest for the first time in weeks since Jason died.
As Bruce’s dumb self drifted off to dreamland, Tim muttered, “Wuss.”
He settled himself into the chair, napping lightly to make sure Bruce doesn’t sneak out to work when he’s gone.
Alfred snapped a quick picture.
#Tim Drake#Tim Drake as Robin#dc x dp#batman#danny phantom#danny phantom is tim drake#danny phantom is a little shit#sassy danny#Bruce Wayne#bruce wayne getting bullied into self care#depressed Bruce Wayne#Alfred Pennyworth#Gotham!Danny#danny is a menace#the cave has a shower#Bruce is using the hosing down station#like the ones in labs#for safety? but Bruce is using it because it’s a quick rinse
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"WAY TO GO, PRINCESS!"
Wendy messes with Pacifica after she has an amazing at-bat by Seb.arts24
Part of my Gravity Falls Baseball AU continuity
Pacifica's always been a perfectionist in everything she does. Whatever she does, she HAS to be the best and has to do it perfectly. As a young kid just learning to play mini-golf, her parents had drilled that in to her head "You are a Northwest. You MUST be perfect. Anything less is an embarrassment to you and, more importantly, our family name!". It's no surprise then that Pacifica has set unreasonably high standards for herself in everything...even Baseball.
Pacifica knows that her parents would never approve of her playing a "filthy commoner sport" but ever since she's joined Dipper, Mabel, and Wendy, she's had the time of her life. However, Pacifica's frustrations get to her when she particularly struggles to perfect her skills. Just like every beginner, Pacifica struggles to perfect pitching, catching, and base-running. Her one Achilles Heel, however, is Batting. Hitting a baseball is NOTHING like teeing off at Mini-golf which sends a shock in her system. She struggles with it trying with all her will and determination to get it perfect but she simply can't. Pacifica tells herself that she is an absolute mess and thinks she is the worst without realizing she's actually a decent, if not, a good hitter. She loves baseball but can't help but feel her frustration at herself piling up over her (perceived) inability to hit a baseball properly.
Wendy, being the team's coach, sees Pacifica's frustration. No matter how good Pacifica tries to hide it, Wendy knows it. She's more than Pacifica's coach. In a special way, the two have become like sisters: Pacifica looking up to Wendy and leaning on her has her solid support and Wendy genuinely caring for Pacifica and feeling a sense of responsibility and affection for her knowing she's become Pacifica's rock in a way the Northwests have never been for her.
At one game, with Pacifica still feeling the weight of her struggle batting and her at-bat looming, Wendy comes over and encourages her. Pacifica couldn't help but spill her guts when Wendy about her frustrations. Wendy reminds her that baseball isn't about being the best, its about having the guts to step up to the plate and to face your fears head on and, more importantly, having fun with the people who love you the most. Though Pacifica smiles, Wendy still feels her apprehension. With abit of mischief she leans in and tell her that she just knows Pacifica's got this in the bag, no matter what.
Pacifica steps up to bat, feeling a rush of confidence and determination from Wendy's pep-talk. As the pitch comes in, she wheels in to it, powered by the sounds of her team's cheers, most especially Wendy's loud cheers from the dugout. With an loud clang, Pacifica sends the ball flying, not a home run as she'd hoped, but an incredible line drive that earns her a triple and lands her safely on 3rd base. Soon enough, Pacifica is hit in from 3rd and crosses home plate and sure enough, the first to meet her in the dugout is none other than Wendy, her big sis who never once doubted her.
Wendy meets Pacifica as she runs in and, before Pacifica could even say anything, Wendy playfully yanks down her helmet smugly telling Pacifica "Way to go, princess!" as Pacifica playfully acts annoyed trying to get Wendy to stop. Wendy doesn't buy it and continues to playfully mess with Pacifica, ruffling her sweaty hair under her batting helmet. Pacifica did it! She faced her fears with headstrong determination, but more importantly, she learned the power of letting others' faith in you power her through her struggle. More importantly, Pacifica learns that Baseball isn't about being the best, but simply, its about having fun and stepping up to the plate. She's still got a long way to go but these were the moments she lived for and she knew, no matter what, she'd have Wendy by her side to push her and support her. Wendy couldn't be prouder of her little sister and she knew, whatever challenges they may face, whether in Baseball or in life, they'd have each other to lean on no matter what
#baseball#gravity falls#gf#baseball au#wendy#wendy corduroy#gf fanfiction#gravity falls fanfiction#fanfiction#baseball player#baseball uniform#pacifica#pacifica northwest#batter up#batter#athlete#athletic#sporty#sports#baseball girl#cute#badass
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𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐋 𝐇𝐎𝐓 𝐆𝐈𝐑𝐋 𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐓
ACT 1 CHAPTER 1
SNEAK PEEK
"How's that kid you caught for…uhh Sawamura?" y/n asked as she laced her fingers with his
"Mhmm" Miyuki held onto her hand as the walked up the steps "He's got fastballs"
"…and? Any breaking balls?"
"Nope"
"Really? At his age he should have about one or two under his belt. Even a half-assed curve ball y'know? I mean at middle school that's all I had"
"You were younger in middle school no?"
"I was. Last year of middle school in America - eighth grade - students are thirteen turning fourteen instead of fifteen turning sixteen"
"American schools are weird"
"Nuh uh! I'm a senior in America but a second year in Japan now that's weird. So instead of graduating uhh next year? I have to go through second year, and two third years cause it's a four year school or whatever. Point is, now I have more school"
"Awwe poor y/n" Miyuki smirked at her as they walked onto the field toward home plate
There were other people doing late night swinging in field B, far enough that y/n and Miyuki would have their privacy
"Shut it! At least I have a free period since I'm exempt from learning English" y/n swung their hands back and forth
"You should be using that free period to practice your batting. You won't make it to clean up if your batting sucks"
She stuck her tongue out at him "I'll use that free time to rest from early morning practices. It's like military drills at five am. Not my shit" she let go of his hand as he set up the tee at home plate and she got in the righty batters box "I'm gonna hit this shit outta the park" she said confidently as she kicked at the dirt a little
"4000 yen" (25.54 USD)
"Oh so now we're betting on my obviously incredible skills?"
"If you're that good then you won't need to worry about getting 4000 chased outta your pocket" Miyuki shrugged and placed a practice ball on the tee
"Aw shut up. You know damn well I'm broke. Exploiting the poor" she muttered as she did a few practice swings
"Your arms are low" Miyuki pointed out
"Nuh uh"
"What do you mean 'nuh uh'" Miyuki said as he went to stand behind y/n, his broad chest to her back and he reached his arms forward in a back hug fashion to place his hands over hers on the bat and raise her arms up
"There, you'll get the most out of your swing from that height"
"You're just ensuring that you ain't gettin' that 4000 yen"
He shrugged "Then hit it outta the park"
"I will" she squinted her eyes at him and swung
She in fact, did not hit it out of the park
"4000 yen"
"Goddamnit"
#hypegirlwhispers#ace of the diamond#ace of diamond#ace of diamond x reader#ace of the diamond x reader#diamond no ace#miyuki kazuya#miyuki kazuya x reader#miyuki x reader#diaya no ace
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ROCKSTAR TUTELARY DEITY
Spirit: Jimi Hendrix
Call me Jimi Rawlings and Let me Swag out the Brand through Nike Collabs
Jimi Hendrix as Ancestral Deity with Visual-Spatial and Kinaesthetic Spiritual Genome Editing
TONY GWYNN HITTING
He was less concerned with getting a hit in a particular at-bat and was more focused with being comfortable at the plate, having a fluid swing, and making solid contact. Over the course of the season, he figured it would result in success.[34]
Gwynn was hard-working and known for his work ethic and devotion to extra batting practice.[3][13][185][197] On the road, he stayed in his hotel room, studying video of his at-bats or playing video games.[68][198]
In the first 12 years of his MLB career, Gwynn used a 32½-inch, 31-ounce bat. In his final eight years, he employed a 33-inch, 30½-ounce bat.[d][11][29] Gwynn wanted his wooden bats light like his aluminum ones in college. Instead of having the barrel of his bats shaved, as many batters do, he had them "cupped", with the end of the barrel hollowed out like the bottom of a wine bottle.[176]
MODERN DAY KANSAS CITY MONARCHS AT METRODOME (BLACK MAFIA)
Season Ticket Holders
What it is: Sports tourism is a type of tourism activity which refers to the travel experience of the tourist who either observes as a spectator or actively participates in a sporting event generally involving commercial and non-commercial activities of a competitive nature.
Baserunning Sabermetrics and Sportsbooks
Weaver's style of managing was summed up in the quote: "pitching, defense, and the three-run homer."
UZR Prospect: Jimi Rawlings
Ultimate Zone Rating (UZR)
Definition
UZR quantifies a player's entire defensive performance by attempting to measure how many runs a defender saved. It takes into account errors, range, outfield arm and double-play ability. It differs slightly from DRS (Defensive Runs Saved) in its formula, but the concept is the same.
Traditional Baseball Training: Gymnastics Rings and Landmine Circuit Training; Sledgehammer Training; Kettlebell Hip Isometric-Mobility; Léger Model with French Contrast Training for 60m Jamaican Sprint Training
Nike White Home Jersey matches Ball and Turf Sneakers with Astro Turf Bullpen Foul Line Dead Ball Era Entertainment District/Maritime Stadiums.
I am on Elite Models; I am running London Fashion Week through Burberry.
I use Ghostwriters and YouTube Freestyle DJs instead of Rap Crew.
Off Season Science Experiments through Baseball Kids Show.
Subsistence Construction with Architecture Arithmetic Skills for Astrodome Ballparks
Kansas City Barbeque Society is a competitive cooking organization based in Kansas City, Missouri, famous for Kansas City BBQ. It is the largest competitive barbecue organization in the world, with more than 15,000 members.[1] It was founded in 1985 by Carolyn and Gary Wells and Rick Welch. Their desire was to put together a local group for competitive barbecue. It has since grown and provides oversight to hundreds of competitions.
3 Run Home Run, No Errors, and 5 Holding Relievers, 5 Openers, & 3 Closers.
Batting Line Up WITH Pitchers: BUNT P-5; Top 4 is 3 Run Home Run and Bottom 4 is Slap Baseball.
Defense: C, SS, 2B RF are Slap Baseball and 1B, 3B, CF, LF are 3 Run Home Run. NO DOUBLES WITH CORNER IF/OF; RANGE UZR WITH CF, SS, 2B
DYNAMIC HITTING AREA BATTING TEE UMBRELLA
Mechanics then Drill — Jimi Rawlings
Exit Zone Cage (Shorter Roof Cage Soft Toss)
Wiffle Ball (Free Swing)
Creep Drill (115 MPH with 60.6 Inches)
MY UZR: PUTOUTS; BASERUNNING/ARM VALUE
A Statcast metric designed to use data to evaluate the performance of baserunners and outfielders in taking or preventing extra bases.
BATTING SPIRIT: PRINCE FIELDER
Toe Tap with Sidearm Top Hand and Bottom Hand Bat Lag Manipulated Release with Over Shoulder Ferris Wheel Diamond Strike Zone with + Slice & Hook Visual Aids
INFIELD SPIRIT: ERNIE BANKS
1B One Hoppers for SS One Handed-Fielding
OUTFIELD TRIO SPIRIT: ANDREW MCCUTCHEN; TONY GWYNN; AND RICKY HENDERSON
Bat Lag with Manipulated Release 34 Inch 32 Ounce Wine Cup Maple Bat; Running Back to Full Back age 20-30/30-40
Drive Phase with Head First Slide or Closing Speed Catch
Toe-Tap-Flamingo Strike Count Indicator Swings
EXECUTIVE SPIRIT: RUBE FOSTER, BUCK LEONARD, FERGIE JENKINS, AND WILLIE MAYS
Feeder Club Gentertrification Union Depot Metro;
Grassroots; Prep School; for Metrodome
Investor Invite 20 Per Game Wine Course Meal Red Wine-Lamb with Spices-Herbs and Cheesy Potatoes; Smoked Meat Kansas City BBQ/Subs Ghost Kitchen Course Meal Reference Appetizers Kebab, Cleansing Salad Coleslaw; Entrée Lamb Creamy Cheesy Spice/Herbs Savory Potatoes; Banana Desserts; Ballpark Bagel/Coffee Pistachio/Strawberry/Banana Bakery; Rube Foster developed a style of play that emphasized speed, bunting, place hitting, power pitching, and defense. As a manager and team owner, Foster was a disciplinarian. He asserted control over every aspect of the game, and set a high standard for personal conduct, appearance, and professionalism among his players. In 1920, Foster, Taylor, and the owners of six other midwestern (Rural Area) clubs met in the spring to form a professional baseball circuit for African-American teams; Focus on Outfield and Pitching (Andrew McCutchen or Doc Gooden); CB based HR Derby; Negro League Museum Jazz Society Union OPS% w/ XB and Bunt% (TB + Bunt In Play) as a Lead Off Hitter Trixie-Parlay; Runs Completed% (Total Bases ÷ Runs); Options Trading Derivative Turf Arithmetic Accounting TOTAL BASES, =, and % (Pythagorean Theorem); Wood Bleachers with Astro Turf 400FT CF & 60,000 Capacity; 3 Inning Saves
Great Lakes Region LLWS; KC OT to Chicago: The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum (NLBM) is a privately funded museum dedicated to preserving the history of Negro league baseball in America. It was founded in 1990 in Kansas City, Missouri, in the historic 18th & Vine District, the hub of African-American cultural activity in Kansas City during the first half of the 20th century. The NLBM shares its building with the American Jazz Museum. Outfield Hats Oversized No TV Dives; Sol White's History of Colored Baseball with Other Documents on the Early Black Game, 1886-1936; The Pays d'en Haut (French: [pɛ.i dɑ̃ o]; Upper Country) was a territory of New France covering the regions of North America located west of Montreal. The vast territory included most of the Great Lakes region, expanding west and south over time into the North American continent as the French had explored.
ALEJANDRO POMPEZ AND SOL WHITE NEGRO LEAGUE MUSEUM JAZZ SOCIETY UNION
uzr for modern all star negro leagues
Jean-Claude Traoré CF; Jazz Chisolm 2B; Javier Báez SS
draft kings youtube highlights
A + B (OPS% w/ XB) = C Bunt% (TB + Bunt In Play) as a Lead Off Hitter Trixie-Parlay; Runs Completed% (Total Bases ÷ Runs); Options Trading Derivative Turf Arithmetic Accounting A + B (UZR%) = C (TOTAL BASES) (Pythagorean Theorem); TB with Baserunning/Throwing Value UZR is Frame
GOLD HEDGING RESEARCH
Executive MBA
Kellogg offers an Executive MBA program designed for senior and mid-career executives. Executives can choose between two campuses, Evanston and Miami, and also two schedules, one weekend a month or two weekends a month.
IFÁ Cluster Jewelry: IFÁ mean Divination System through Orunmila Santería/Yoruba Orisha
Amber as a Hedge
STARBUCKS & SEPHORA COFFEE RIGHTS
Ethiopia and Oxfam America urged Starbucks to sign a licensing agreement with Ethiopia to help boost prices paid to farmers. At issue was Starbucks' use of Ethiopia's famed coffee brands—Guji, Sidamo, Yirgacheffe and Harar—that generate high margins for Starbucks and cost consumers a premium, yet generated very low prices to Ethiopian farmers. Cappuccino (/ˌkæpʊˈtʃiːnoʊ/ ⓘ, Italian: [kapputˈtʃiːno]; from German Kapuziner)[1] is an espresso-based coffee drink that is traditionally prepared with steamed milk including a layer of milk foam.[2] Variations of the drink involve the use of cream instead of milk, using non-dairy milk substitutes and flavoring with cocoa powder (in Europe and Australasia) or cinnamon (in the United States).[3][4] It is typically smaller in volume than that of a latte, and topped with a thick layer of foam rather than being made with microfoam.[5]
A liqueur coffee is a caffeinated alcoholic drink that consists of a shot of liqueur, mixed with coffee. It is typically served in a liqueur glass, often accompanied with cream and sugar. Coffee liqueur beverages are served in different fashions and can be found throughout many countries. One of the most popular liqueur coffee beverage is commonly known as Irish coffee.[1] Liqueur coffee beverages are largely classified as cocktails as well as digestifs which are aimed at aiding the digestive process typically after a meal.
Coffee is well known as a cosmetic ingredient, particularly due to the presence of phenolic compounds, such as chlorogenic acids, and caffeine. Caffeine is widely used in cosmetic formulations due to its photoprotector and anti-aging properties, as well as lipolytic action in cellulitis, and hair regrowth.
SHOP GLD IMAGE RIGHTS
Subsistence Factory/Metallurgy for Industrial City-Rural Areas State; Chefs; Farmers; Blacksmith Trade School; Let me sell Baseball Jerseys through GLD SHOP Exhibitions at the High School Level. I will find swag guys to wear my clothing. It's an UNOFFICIAL GAME at the Wrigley Field… I will Brand Activation my Consumers with HS Home Run Derby's in Pro Fields; Rap Video Directors and Jewelry Leasing. Mining REITs; 51% Equity; Quarterly Gross Revenue Rent; Cash Conversion Cycle: Accessories, Tattoos and Car Decals, Med Spa, Salon, Apparel
Gold: OTC Risk Management Solutions for Gold, Silver, Platinum, Palladium and Rhodium
Futures Options and Clearing for CME traded precious metals contracts
OTC Averaging Swaps
LBMA Fixing Averaging Forwards
Precious Metals Inventory Financing
Precious Metals Leasing and Deposits
Doré Financing
Transportation and custody/storage of physical products
HOME DEPOT REAL ESTATE AGENT IMAGE RIGHTS
The Home Depot, Inc. is an American multinational home improvement retail corporation that sells tools, construction products, appliances, and services, including fuel and transportation rentals. Home Depot is the largest home improvement retailer in the United States.[4] In 2021, the company had 490,600 employees and more than $151 billion in revenue. The company is headquartered in unincorporated Cobb County, Georgia, with an Atlanta mailing address.[citation needed]
Real Estate Intrinsic Value Think Tank; Solar Panel Real Estate Investment Group
TD BANK — BOUTIQUE HOTEL IMAGE RIGHTS
The Hu. Hotel[2][3] is a luxury boutique hotel in Downtown Memphis, Tennessee, United States, located in the historic former Tennessee Trust Bank building.
TD Bank, N.A. is an American national bank and the United States subsidiary of the multinational TD Bank Group. It operates primarily across the East Coast, in 15 U.S. states and Washington, D.C. TD Bank is the seventh-largest U.S. bank by deposits and the 10th largest bank in the United States by total assets, resulting from a series of several mergers and acquisitions. TD Bank, N.A. is headquartered in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, an inner suburb eight miles (13 km) outside Philadelphia. TD Bank is a federally chartered bank, thus its trading name bears "N.A." letters. TD Ballpark, originally Dunedin Stadium at Grant Field, is a baseball field located in Dunedin, Florida. The stadium was built in 1990 and holds 8,500 people. It is the spring training home of the Toronto Blue Jays, as well as home to the Dunedin Blue Jays of the Florida State League and the Dunedin High School Falcons baseball team. The stadium has also been known as Knology Park (2004–2008) and Florida Auto Exchange Stadium (2010–2017).
Take a Declining Bank and Renovate it to a Boutique Hotel for an Enterprise Foundation.
FARMLAND PARTNERS IMAGE RIGHTS
This includes Real Estate Private Equity (REPE), Real Estate Investment Management, Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), and Real Estate Brokerage.
REIGs Homestead Rental Properties
In the most basic terms, a real estate investment company invests clients' assets in real estate and provides them with profits on those investments in exchange for a fee. Typically, this is the well-known approach of renovating completely and then reselling for a profit.
Rural economics is the study of rural economies. Rural economies include both agricultural and non-agricultural industries, so rural economics has broader concerns than agricultural economics which focus more on food systems.[1] Rural development[2] and finance[3] attempt to solve larger challenges within rural economics. These economic issues are often connected to the migration from rural areas due to lack of economic activities[4] and rural poverty. Some interventions have been very successful in some parts of the world, with rural electrification and rural tourism providing anchors for transforming economies in some rural areas. These challenges often create rural-urban income disparities.[5] Rural spaces add new challenges for economic analysis that require an understanding of economic geography: for example understanding of size and spatial distribution of production and household units and interregional trade,[6] land use,[7] and how low population density effects government policies as to development, investment, regulation, and transportation.[8]
A commercial economy is an economic system characterized by the exchange of goods and services, often driven by trade and market forces, rather than subsistence agriculture.
REIGs Edge City Slum
An edge city is a concentration of business, shopping, and entertainment outside a traditional downtown or central business district, in what had previously been a suburban, residential or rural area. The term was popularized by the 1991 book Edge City: Life on the New Frontier by Joel Garreau, who established its current meaning while working as a reporter for The Washington Post. Garreau argues that the edge city has become the standard form of urban growth worldwide, representing a 20th-century urban form unlike that of the 19th-century central downtown. Other terms for these areas include suburban activity centers, megacenters, and suburban business districts.[1] These districts have now developed in many countries. Urban economics is broadly the economic study of urban areas; as such, it involves using the tools of economics to analyze urban issues such as crime, education, public transit, housing, and local government finance. More specifically, it is a branch of microeconomics that studies the urban spatial structure and the location of households and firms (Quigley 2008).
AMTRAK BEDROOM MONTREAL-GREAT LAKES IMAGE RIGHTS
Bedrooms
If you’d like a bit more space on your journey, try booking a bedroom for your next trip with us. Each bedroom has the capacity of two adults (with an option for a third), one to two suitcases and are 6’6” x 7’6”. Unlike roomettes, our bedrooms also have an in-room toilet, shower and a sofa that converts to a bed. Travelers looking to stretch out and upgrade from our roomette should explore our bedroom option.
Other Amenities Include:
Everything in the roomette plus…
An Armchair
An even bigger landscape window
Private sink and vanity
Toilet and shower
Spiritual Baptist
THEOLOGY: Sun Principality Divination LEFT HANDED-PATH PLANETARY INTELLIGENCE CROWN CRISTA ANCHOR VESSEL INVOCATION
SUNSET ANGELS (SUN EVENING STAR)
Human Form: Premier-Chargé d'affaires and Executive Branch Communist Working Class Athletes
Hedonic Sun Lightning Angels
Hedonic Astrology: Capricornus Constellation Conjunction Leo Minor Constellation Conjunction Taurus (Sun Sun, Uranus-Saturn Moon, Mercury Rising)
Hedonic Paradox Liberal Arts: Science and Arts (Nutritional BioChemistry and Gastronomy-Culinary Linguistics); (Bioaesthetics and Modelling)
Hedonic Birth: Prenatal Hormones Vitamins with Fetus Alcohol Consumption for Sensory Overload Asperger's
Hedonic Economic Geography (Church): Peninsula Husbandry Metallurgy Purchasing Matrix Business Cluster
Hedonic Animals: Lammas & Alpacas
Hedonic Chef: Wine Dinner Fixed Course Meal: Kebab Hors-d'oeuvres, Apple Sweet Mayo Coleslaw Palate Cleansing Salad, Steamed Mollusk or Smoked Meat Entrée, Apple; Strawberry; Banana Dessert
Hedonic Pricing Primate City: It has transformed people's lives from agriculture to businesses linked to tourism, significantly raised the standard of living, and helped reduce the economic divide between urban and rural zones (Su, 2011; Zeng & Ryan, 2012).
Value theory is the systematic study of values. Also called axiology, it examines the nature, sources, and types of values. As a branch of philosophy, it has interdisciplinary applications in fields such as economics, sociology, anthropology, and psychology.
The term originates in ethical philosophy, where axiological or value hedonism is the claim that pleasure is the sole form of intrinsic value,[3][4][5] while normative or ethical hedonism claims that pursuing pleasure and avoiding pain for oneself or others are the ultimate expressions of ethical good.[1] Applied to well-being or what is good for someone, it is the thesis that pleasure and suffering are the only components of well-being.[6]
Psychological or motivational hedonism claims that human behavior is psychologically determined by desires to increase pleasure and to decrease pain.[3][1]
Hedonic pricing is a model that identifies price factors according to the premise that price is determined both by internal characteristics of the good being sold and external factors affecting it.
SUN CHURCH PRACTICE
The Nicene Creed (/ˈnaɪsiːn/; Koinē Greek: Σύμβολον τῆς Νικαίας, romanized: Sýmvolon tis Nikéas), also called the Creed of Constantinople,[1] is the defining statement of belief of Nicene Christianity[2][3] and in those Christian denominations that adhere to it. Although Constantine lived much of his life as a pagan and later as a catechumen, he began to favour Christianity beginning in 312, finally becoming a Christian and being baptised by Eusebius of Nicomedia, an Arian bishop, although the Catholic Church and the Coptic Orthodox Church maintain that he was baptised by Pope Sylvester I. He played an influential role in the proclamation of the Edict of Milan in 313, which declared tolerance for Christianity in the Roman Empire. He convoked the First Council of Nicaea in 325 which produced the statement of Christian belief known as the Nicene Creed. In the Roman Catholic Church, to obtain the plenary indulgence once a day, it is necessary to visit a church or oratory to which the indulgence is attached and the recitation of the Sunday prayers, Creed and Hail Mary.[82] Recitation of the Apostles' Creed or the Nicene-Constantinopolitan Creed is required to obtain a partial indulgence.[83] Tithe; noun; one tenth of annual produce or earnings, formerly taken as a tax for the support of the Church and clergy.
The Council of Trent issued key statements and clarifications of the Church's doctrine and teachings, including scripture, the biblical canon, sacred tradition, original sin, justification, salvation, the sacraments, the Mass, and the veneration of saints[4] and also issued condemnations of what it defined to be heresies committed by proponents of Protestantism. The consequences of the council were also significant with regard to the Church's liturgy and censorship.
Language Arts (Religious Swear Words and Sicanje) Igbo Vowel Harmony and Yoruba Religious Term Ori, Ase, and Ifà with Roman Alphabet.
Geopolitical Religiopolitical Economic Geography Westminster System Liberal Arts for Mirror for Princes
Sun Peninsula Supply Side Economics Commerce Center Busıness Cluster with Plantation Economy Rural Areas and Industrial States Border as a Premier Referenced Prince.
Contract Theory with Business Clusters (Retail and Supplier)
Subsistence Construction with Architecture Arithmetic Skills
Subsistence Farming with Options/FX Hedging
Tribal Prince of Lozi Sol
PLANETARY INTELLIGENCE
SUNSET
The great chain of being is a hierarchical structure of all matter and life, thought by medieval Christianity to have been decreed by God. The chain begins with God and descends through angels, humans, animals and plants to minerals.[1][2][3]
SUNSET CROWN TUTELARY TO PRINCIPALITY; PRIMER CHARGÉ D'AFFAIRES TO PRIMATE CITY PRINCES; LION; AMBER; OPIUM- SASSAFRAS-TOBACCO; IFÁ CLUSTERS AND GOLD MINTING; G MAJOR OR SOL, A MUSICAL KEY; DEFLATED GOLD STANDARD WITH COMMODITY ECONOMIC TABLE EXCHANGE; ROMAN GLYPH
BIRTH NATAL CHART THROUGH OCCULT PLANETARY INTELLIGENCE
Men MLB
Mars-Sun (Mars sol)
Saturn-Jupiter-Uranus (Capricornus)
Mercury-Moon (Canis Minor)
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Moon-Sun (Leo Minor)
Mercury-Venus-Mars-Pluto (Scorpius)
Saturn-Uranus-Jupiter (Capricornus)
SUN CROWN CRISTA ANCHOR VESSEL INVOCATION HORCRUXES
The great chain of being is a hierarchical structure of all matter and life, thought by medieval Christianity to have been decreed by God. The chain begins with God and descends through angels, humans, animals and plants to minerals.[1][2][3]
Humanity: Humans uniquely share spiritual attributes with God and the angels above them, Love and language, and physical attributes with the animals below them, like having material bodies that experienced emotions and sensations such as lust and pain, and physical needs such as hunger and thirst.[3]
The Planetary Intelligences are invoked in occultism to control the blind forces of the planetary spirit, specifically in the creation of astrological talismans.[4]
Sunset Crown: Theocracy is a form of autocracy[2] in which one or more deities are recognized as supreme ruling authorities, giving divine guidance to human intermediaries who manage the government's daily affairs.[3][4] Priest-king (ensi), assisted by a council of elders including both men and women.[51] (Asė)
Palm Fond Laurel Wreath: UZR Prospects/Eco Warrior (Mars Sol Canis Minor)
Midnight Crown (Sun, Jupiter, Pluto, Lust and Inccubus)
Nuit Blanche Crown (Sensory Processing Sensitivity-Expansive Mood Canis Minor with Sun)
SAINT
Thomas Aquinas OP (/əˈkwaɪnəs/ ⓘ ə-KWY-nəs; Italian: Tommaso d'Aquino, lit. 'Thomas of Aquino'; c. 1225 – 7 March 1274) was an Italian[6] Dominican friar and priest, an influential philosopher and theologian, and a jurist in the tradition of scholasticism. He was from the county of Aquino in the Kingdom of Sicily.
GEMINI TWIN
Nzambi a Mpungu (also Nzambi and Nzambi Mpungu) is the Supreme God, eternal Sky Father and God of the Sun (fire) in traditional Kongo spirituality.[1] His female counterpart is Nzambici, the Sky Mother and Goddess of the Moon. Among other Central African Bantu peoples, such as the Chokwe, and in the Kingdom of Ndongo, Nzambi Mpungu was also called Kalunga, the god of fire and change. This may have a connection to an element of Bakongo cosmology called Kalûnga. It was seen as the spark of fire that begot all life in the universe.[1] After Portuguese colonization, Nzambi Mpungu became synonymous with the Christian God and existed chiefly as the Creator God.[2]
Roman equivalent Jupiter • Sol
HEDONIC SUN LIGHTNING ANGELS
Hedonic Shamanism: Crista Wing Transfer in Urban Setting
Hedonic Hell: Material religion is a framework used by scholars of religion to examine the interaction between religion and material culture. It focuses on the place of objects, images, spaces, and buildings in religious communities.
Hedonic Keystone Community: HAŠK Mladost (Mladost, lit. "Youth") is an academic kinaesthetic society from Zagreb, Croatia, sponsored by the University of Zagreb. Clubs named Mladost exist in Painting Polar, Culinary, Construction, Ag/FX Simulators, athletics, field hockey, judo, basketball, bowling on ice and asphalt, fencing, volleyball, swimming, rugby, synchronised swimming, skiing, ice-hockey, ice skating, table tennis, archery, chess, tennis, water polo and rowing
Hedonic Human Form: Sun Peninsula Supply Side Economics Commerce Center Busıness Cluster with Plantation Economy Rural Areas and Industrial States Border as a Premier Referenced Angel Prince.
Hedonic Acting: Red Collar (Freeport Smuggling and Canvas Robbery) with Conflict Minerals for Screenplay and Quarterly Budgeting for Painting Polar (Tuxön Polâr)
Hedonic Husbandry: Coffee (Mıxology, Olfactory Arts, and Sephora)
Hedonic Astrology: Capricornus Constellation Conjunction Leo Constellation (Sun Sun, Mercury Moon, Uranus-Saturn Rising)
Hedonic Paradox Liberal Arts: Science and Arts (Nutritional BioChemistry and Gastronomy-Culinary Linguistics); (Bioaesthetics and Modelling)
Hedonic Birth: Prenatal Hormones Vitamins with Fetus Alcohol Consumption for Sensory Overload Asperger's
Hedonic Economic Geography (Church): Peninsula Husbandry Metallurgy Purchasing Matrix Business Cluster
Hedonic Animals: Sheep (Rambouillet, Lacaune, Texel) and Lammas & Alpacas
Hedonic Pricing Primate City: It has transformed people's lives from agriculture to businesses linked to tourism, significantly raised the standard of living, and helped reduce the economic divide between urban and rural zones (Su, 2011; Zeng & Ryan, 2012).
Value theory is the systematic study of values. Also called axiology, it examines the nature, sources, and types of values. As a branch of philosophy, it has interdisciplinary applications in fields such as economics, sociology, anthropology, and psychology.
The term originates in ethical philosophy, where axiological or value hedonism is the claim that pleasure is the sole form of intrinsic value,[3][4][5] while normative or ethical hedonism claims that pursuing pleasure and avoiding pain for oneself or others are the ultimate expressions of ethical good.[1] Applied to well-being or what is good for someone, it is the thesis that pleasure and suffering are the only components of well-being.[6]
Psychological or motivational hedonism claims that human behavior is psychologically determined by desires to increase pleasure and to decrease pain.[3][1]
Hedonic pricing is a model that identifies price factors according to the premise that price is determined both by internal characteristics of the good being sold and external factors affecting it.
IFÁ
Sunset Crown Wing Transfer Asė
Possessive invocation may be attempted singly or, as is often the case in Wicca, in pairs - with one person doing the invocation (reciting the liturgy or prayers and acting as anchor), and the other person being invoked (allowing themselves to become a vessel for the spirit or deity).
Automatic writing, also called psychography, is a claimed psychic ability allowing a person to produce written words without consciously writing. Practitioners engage in automatic writing by holding a writing instrument and allowing alleged spirits to manipulate the practitioner's hand.
SOL ANGELS: HELL EVENING STAR SUN MATERIAL WORLD SUNSET ANGELS CLAN SOLAR CROWN DEITIES (SUN PRINCIPALITY)
In a later extended sense in intertestamental Jewish literature, the abyss was the underworld, either the abode of the dead (Sheol) or eventually the realm of the rebellious spirits (fallen angels) (Hell). In the latter sense, specifically, the abyss was often seen as a prison for demons.
In this example, the adept must surrender all, including the guidance of his Holy Guardian Angel, and leap into the Abyss.
A tutelary (/ˈtjuːtəlɛri/; also tutelar) is a deity or a spirit who is a guardian, patron, or protector of a particular place, geographic feature, person, lineage, nation, culture, or occupation. The etymology of "tutelary" expresses the concept of safety and thus of guardianship. A radiant or radiate crown, also known as a solar crown, sun crown, Eastern crown, or tyrant's crown, is a crown, wreath, diadem, or other headgear symbolizing the Sun or more generally powers associated with the Sun. Apart from the Ancient Egyptian form of a disc between two horns, it is shaped with a number of narrowing bands going outwards from the wearer's head, to represent the rays of the Sun. These may be represented either as flat, on the same plane as the circlet of the crown, or rising at right angles to it.
Thomism is the philosophical and theological school which arose as a legacy of the work and thought of Thomas Aquinas (1225–1274), the Dominican philosopher, theologian, and Doctor of the Church.
Augustine of Hippo, who converted from Manichaeism to Christianity, criticised the Manichaeans for polytheism and paganism, stating that Manichaeans, due to their dualistic cosmology, believe in two different deities. The Manichaean bishop Faustus of Mileve defends Manichaeism by stating that Catholics erroneously assume that the Prince of Darkness had a divine essence, while in fact, the Prince of Darkness does not share any attributes with the Divine, thus Manichaeism would not worship multiple gods, but rather one true god.[2] They are both two different principles: although eternally existing, clearly distinct. Only the light particles within humans are consubstantial to the Divine.
SAINTS
Augustine of Hippo (/ɔːˈɡʌstɪn/ aw-GUST-in, US also /ˈɔːɡəstiːn/ AW-gə-steen;[22] Latin: Aurelius Augustinus Hipponensis; 13 November 354 – 28 August 430),[23] also known as Saint Augustine, was a theologian and philosopher of Berber origin and the bishop of Hippo Regius in Numidia, Roman North Africa. His writings influenced the development of Western philosophy and Western Christianity, and he is viewed as one of the most important Church Fathers of the Latin Church in the Patristic Period. His many important works include The City of God, On Christian Doctrine, and Confessions.
Thomas Aquinas OP (/əˈkwaɪnəs/ ⓘ ə-KWY-nəs; Italian: Tommaso d'Aquino, lit. 'Thomas of Aquino'; c. 1225 – 7 March 1274) was an Italian[6] Dominican friar and priest, the foremost Scholastic thinker[7], as well one of the most influential philosophers and theologians in the Western tradition.[8] He was from the county of Aquino in the Kingdom of Sicily.
THE ARABA, CHIEF PRIEST OF IFA: "YORUBA RELIGION AT THE CROSSROADS”
Ifarinwale Ogundiran ("The Araba")
The Araba is the Chief Priest of Ifa, a traditional Yoruba religion, of the town of Modakeke, Nigeria. He has worked with scholars from American and European universities conducting research on his life and Yoruba religions. The visit incorporated dance and drum performance of various orisa rhythms, and a discussion of the Yoruba religion's inclusive cosmology and the challenges it faces in the increasingly exclusive religious landscape of contemporary Nigeria.
BABALAWOS
Babalawos are key custodians of the Ifa system, preserving and transmitting Yoruba cultural heritage through oral tradition, rituals, and ceremonies. This system provides a framework for understanding morality, human relationships, and the world at large. As spiritual leaders and diviners, Babalawos offer guidance to individuals and communities by employing the Ifa divination process, addressing various aspects of life such as health, relationships, and career choices.
The Babalawos are believed to ascertain the future of their clients through communication with Ifá. This is done through the interpretation of either the patterns of the divining chain known as Opele, or the sacred palm nuts called Ikin, on the traditionally wooden divination tray called Opon Ifá. In addition to this, some of them also perform divination services on behalf of the kings and paramount chiefs of the Yoruba people. These figures, holders of chieftaincy titles like Araba and Oluwo Ifa in their own right, are members of the recognised aristocracies of the various Yoruba traditional states.
ASĖ
Brother DNA
ORI
Intercessory Prayer with a Conscious Vessel and KABBA NICENE as Religious Identity
In the Roman Catholic Church, to obtain the plenary indulgence once a day, it is necessary to visit a church or oratory to which the indulgence is attached and the recitation of the Sunday prayers, Creed and Hail Mary.[82] Recitation of the Apostles' Creed or the Nicene-Constantinopolitan Creed is required to obtain a partial indulgence.[83]
The Nicene Creed (/ˈnaɪsiːn/; Koinē Greek: Σύμβολον τῆς Νικαίας, romanized: Sýmvolon tis Nikéas), also called the Creed of Constantinople,[1] is the defining statement of belief of Nicene Christianity[2][3] and in those Christian denominations that adhere to it. The original Nicene Creed was first adopted at the First Council of Nicaea in 325.
KABBALISTIC TEXT
The Zohar (Hebrew: זֹהַר, Zōhar, lit. "Splendor" or "Radiance"[a]) is a foundational work of Kabbalistic literature.[1] It is a group of books including commentary on the mystical aspects of the Torah (the five books of Moses) and scriptural interpretations as well as material on mysticism, mythical cosmogony, and mystical psychology. The Zohar contains discussions of the nature of God, the origin and structure of the universe, the nature of souls, redemption, the relationship of ego[citation needed] to darkness and "true self" to "the light of God".
The godhood self sought by left-hand path followers is represented by the qliphah Thaumiel in the Tree of Knowledge.[4]
In the Zohar, Lurianic Kabbalah, and Hermetic Qabalah, the qlippoth (Hebrew: קְלִיפּוֹת, romanized: qəlīppōṯ, originally Jewish Babylonian Aramaic: קְלִיפִּין, romanized: qəlīppīn, plural of קְלִפָּה qəlīppā; literally "peels", "shells", or "husks"), are the representation of evil or impure spiritual forces in Jewish mysticism, the opposites of the Sefirot.[1][2] The realm of evil is called Sitra Achra (Jewish Babylonian Aramaic: סִטְרָא אַחְרָא, romanized: sīṭrāʾ ʾaḥrāʾ, lit. 'The Other Side') in Kabbalistic texts.
Regardie and Crowley
According to Aleister Crowley, the three evil forms (before Samael), are said to be Qemetial, Belial, and Othiel.[15]
Crowley (who calls them "Orders of Qliphoth")[16] and Israel Regardie[17] list the qlippoth and their associated sephiroth on the tree of life as:
Thaumiel, associated with Kether
Ghogiel, associated with Chokmah
Satariel, associated with Binah
Agshekeloh, associated with Chesed
Golohab, associated with Geburah
Tagiriron, associated with Tiphareth
Gharab Tzerek, associated with Netzach
Samael, associated with Hod
Gamaliel, associated with Yesod
Lilith, associated with Malkuth.
The Kabbalistic angels, also known as the Angels of the Shem HaMephorash, are 72 celestial spirits whose names are derived from the 72-fold name of the Hebrew god as found in the Book of Exodus.
TUTELARY DEITY
A radiant or radiate crown, also known as a solar crown, sun crown, Eastern crown, or tyrant's crown, is a crown, wreath, diadem, or other headgear symbolizing the Sun or more generally powers associated with the Sun.
DIASPORA
Odinani, also known as Odinala, Omenala, Odinana, and Omenana[1] (Igbo: Ọdịnanị/Ọ̀dị̀nàlà), is the traditional cultural belief and practice of the Igbo people of south east Nigeria.[2] These terms, as used here in the Igbo language, are synonymous with the traditional Igbo "religious system" which was not considered separate from the social norms of ancient or traditional Igbo societies. Theocratic in nature, spirituality played a huge role in their everyday lives. Although it has largely been syncretised with Catholicism, the indigenous belief system remains in strong effect among the rural, village and diaspora populations of the Igbo. (Nigerian ASĖ; Chicago and Ethiopia)
JEWS I PROTECT
Proponents of the Kenite hypothesis explain this inconsistency as a preserved implication that the cult of Yahweh said to have been created by Moses had a known pre-history. Further indirect support for the Kenites being the true bearers of the Yahwistic faith is taken from the positive portrayal of Kenites in the rest of the Tanakh. Kenites and some groups closely associated with them appear to have been known as fervid devotees of their god Yahweh, even during times when Yahweh's own chosen people, the Israelites, had at large abandoned his worship.
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Top Drills and Techniques for Baseball Athletic Training
Baseball athletic training is essential for players of all ages to enhance their skills, improve performance, and prevent injuries. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced player, implementing the right drills and techniques can make a significant difference. Here are some of the top drills and techniques to incorporate into your baseball training regimen, including options for baseball training for adults in Riverside, CA.
1. Warm-Up and Stretching
Before diving into any drills, it’s crucial to begin with a proper warm-up and stretching routine. Dynamic stretches, such as leg swings, arm circles, and torso twists, prepare the muscles for the movements involved in baseball. A good warm-up increases blood flow and flexibility, reducing the risk of injury during more intensive drills.
2. Fielding Drills
Fielding is a critical skill in baseball. One effective drill is the “three-man weave,” where three players stand in a triangle and throw the ball to each other while moving in a coordinated manner. This drill improves catching skills, hand-eye coordination, and communication among players. Another important drill is the “short hop drill,” where players practice fielding ground balls that bounce just before reaching them, enhancing their reaction time and fielding technique.
3. Hitting Drills
Hitting is one of the most crucial aspects of baseball. The “tee drill” is a foundational hitting drill where players practice their swing using a batting tee. This helps focus on mechanics, timing, and contact. Additionally, the “soft toss drill” involves a coach or teammate tossing a ball softly to the hitter’s side, allowing them to practice their swing in a controlled manner. Both drills help improve batting skills and confidence at the plate.
4. Pitching Drills
Effective pitching requires both technique and strength. The “balance drill” is an excellent way to develop proper mechanics. Pitchers start in their windup, holding their balance before throwing, which encourages stability and control. The “pitching progression drill,” where pitchers focus on their mechanics without actually throwing, can help refine their motion and reduce injury risk.
5. Base Running Drills
Speed and agility are vital for base running. The “base running relay drill” is a great way to practice quick starts and efficient turning. Players line up and take turns sprinting from home plate to second base and back, focusing on their technique and acceleration. Another drill, “leadoff drill,” helps players practice taking leads off the base and reacting to the pitcher’s moves, improving their base running intelligence.
6. Strength and Conditioning
Incorporating strength and conditioning into baseball training is essential for overall performance. Exercises like squats, lunges, and medicine ball throws build strength in the legs and core, enhancing power and stability. Resistance bands can also be used for shoulder exercises to improve pitching mechanics and reduce injury risk. For those interested in baseball training for adults in Riverside, CA, local programs often include tailored strength and conditioning workouts to meet individual fitness levels.
Conclusion
Implementing these top drills and techniques into your baseball athletic training regimen will not only enhance your skills but also contribute to your overall performance on the field. Whether you’re a youth player or an adult seeking to improve your game in Riverside, CA, focusing on fundamental drills and strength training is key to success. Consistent practice and dedication to these drills will lead to significant improvements in your baseball abilities.
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Elevate Your Game with the Perfect Baseball Accessories
As any dedicated baseball player knows, having the right gear can make all the difference on the field. Among the essential items in a player’s arsenal, a quality baseball hitting net stands out as a versatile and invaluable accessory. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, investing in the right accessories can significantly enhance your practice sessions and overall performance.
Why You Need a Baseball Hitting Net
A baseball hitting net is a must-have for any player looking to improve their batting skills. Here are a few reasons why:
1. Convenient Practice at Home
With a hitting net, you can practice your swing anytime and anywhere. No need to head to the batting cage or find an open field—just set up your net in your backyard or garage and start hitting. This convenience allows for more consistent practice, which is crucial for skill development.
2. Focused Training
A hitting net allows you to concentrate on your batting technique without the distractions of a game environment. You can focus on your stance, grip, and swing mechanics, making it easier to identify areas for improvement. With instant feedback from your hits, you can quickly adjust and refine your approach.
3. Durability and Versatility
Quality hitting nets are designed to withstand the rigors of frequent use. Look for nets made from durable materials that can handle various weather conditions and frequent practice. Many models are also versatile enough for multiple sports, making them a great investment for athletes who play different games.
4. Perfect for All Skill Levels
Whether you’re a youth player or an adult looking to sharpen your skills, a hitting net is beneficial for all levels. Beginners can use it to develop their swing without the pressure of a game, while more advanced players can focus on specific drills to fine-tune their performance.
5. Enhances Team Practice
A hitting net isn’t just for individual practice; it can also be an excellent tool for team training. Coaches can set up multiple nets for drills, allowing players to work on their hitting simultaneously. This maximizes practice time and keeps players engaged and motivated.
Additional Accessories to Consider
In addition to a hitting net, consider these accessories to further elevate your game:
Batting Tees: Perfect for practicing your swing and making contact at the ideal height.
Weighted Balls: Great for building strength and improving your swing speed.
Protective Gear: Don’t forget helmets and shin guards to stay safe during practice.
Training Aids: Items like swing trainers or batting gloves can help refine your technique.
Show Your Passion for the Game
Investing in high-quality baseball accessories is not just about improving your skills; it’s also about showcasing your love for the sport. Having the right gear not only enhances your performance but also boosts your confidence on the field.
When you step up to the plate with the best equipment in hand, you���re not just playing a game—you’re making a statement about your dedication and passion for baseball.
Elevate your game with the perfect baseball hitting net and other essential accessories. With the right gear, you can take your training to the next level, improve your skills, and truly enjoy the game. Whether practicing alone or with teammates, these tools will help you reach your full potential. So gear up, hit the field, and show the world your passion for baseball!
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Off-Season Grind: How to Keep Your Baseball Skills Sharp All Year Round
For baseball players, the off-season is a crucial time to refine skills, build strength, and prepare for the next season. Rather than taking a complete break, dedicating time to training and development during the off-season can yield significant improvements. This article will explore how to keep baseball skills sharp all year round with practical strategies and practices.
Building Strength and Endurance
Physical conditioning is the foundation of athletic performance. During the off-season, focus on building strength and endurance to enhance your on-field abilities. Incorporate weight training to build muscle and concentrate on critical areas such as the legs, core, and upper body. Exercises like squats, deadlifts, and bench presses are excellent for overall strength. Additionally, maintain cardiovascular fitness with running, cycling, or swimming. High-intensity interval training (HIIT) can also improve stamina and agility, which baseball players need.
Strength training helps improve the power and speed necessary for baseball, while cardiovascular exercises ensure you have the stamina to endure long games and practice sessions. Flexibility exercises such as yoga or Pilates can also be beneficial in preventing injuries and maintaining a full range of motion. Developing a balanced workout plan that includes all these elements can provide a comprehensive physical foundation.
Enhancing Technical Skills
The off-season is perfect for fine-tuning your technical skills. For batting, work on your swing mechanics with consistent practice. Use a batting tee, soft toss, and pitching machines to simulate different pitches and speeds. Focus on making solid contact and improving your hand-eye coordination. Consider recording your batting sessions to analyze and correct flaws in your swing. Fielding drills should include ground ball practice, fly ball catching, and quick reaction exercises to boost agility and accuracy. For pitchers, focus on your grip, arm strength, and accuracy. Practice different pitches and work on maintaining a consistent delivery. Regular technical drills will help you retain muscle memory and improve your overall performance.
Repetition and consistency are essential when it comes to skill development. Setting specific goals for each practice session can help track progress and maintain focus. Working with a coach or mentor during the off-season can provide valuable feedback and guidance.
Mental Conditioning
A strong mental game is as important as physical skills in baseball. Use the off-season to build mental toughness and improve focus. Visualization techniques can help you prepare for game scenarios. Spend time visualizing successful plays daily, which can build confidence and reduce stress. Focus on developing routines that enhance concentration and calmness under pressure. Learning from professional players by watching games and analyzing their techniques and strategies can also provide valuable insights. Developing a solid mental game will enhance your performance and resilience.
Mental conditioning includes setting realistic and challenging goals, developing positive self-talk, and learning stress management techniques. Reading books on sports psychology and engaging in mindfulness practices can also contribute to a solid mental framework. Understanding the mental aspect of the game can give you a competitive edge and improve your overall performance.
Participating in Off-Season Leagues
Playing in off-season leagues or participating in simulated games keeps your skills in practice and maintains your competitive edge. These leagues offer the chance to apply your training in a real-game environment without the high stakes of the regular season. Look for local winter leagues or organize scrimmages with teammates. The continuous play helps you stay sharp, experiment with new techniques, and gain valuable experience. The competitive nature of these leagues fosters camaraderie and keeps your passion for the game alive.
In addition to playing in organized leagues, consider participating in skill-specific camps or clinics. These programs often focus on advanced techniques and provide intensive training over a short period. Engaging in different formats of play and training can expose you to various styles and strategies, enriching your overall understanding of the game.
Using Technology to Your Advantage
Modern technology provides numerous tools to enhance your off-season training. Utilize apps that track your workouts, analyze your swing, and provide personalized training plans. Devices like radar guns and bright baseballs can give instant feedback on your pitching speed and accuracy. Online resources, including video tutorials and virtual coaching sessions, can offer expert guidance and introduce new drills. Leveraging technology allows you to train smarter and monitor your progress effectively.
Advanced tools such as motion capture systems and biomechanical analysis can provide detailed insights into your technique and identify areas for improvement. Utilizing data analytics can also help you understand performance trends and adjust your training regimen.
Nutrition and Recovery
Proper nutrition and recovery are critical components of practical training. Fueling your body with the correct nutrients gives you the energy for intense workouts and helps muscle recovery. Focus on a balanced diet rich in proteins, healthy fats, and carbohydrates. Staying hydrated is equally important, as dehydration can impair performance and recovery.
Incorporate recovery techniques such as foam rolling, massage, and adequate rest into your routine. Sleep is vital for muscle repair and overall well-being. Pay attention to any signs of overtraining and adjust your regimen to prevent injuries.
The off-season is vital for baseball players to refine their skills, build strength, and enhance their mental game. By focusing on physical conditioning, technical drills, mental preparation, participating in off-season leagues, utilizing modern technology, and maintaining proper nutrition and recovery, you can stay sharp and ready for the next season. Dedication and consistency in your off-season training will lead to noticeable improvements and increased confidence on the field. Embrace the off-season grind and take your game to the next level. With a comprehensive and disciplined approach, you'll be better prepared and more capable when the regular season begins.
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Day in the Life as a Student Athlete
This is another (realistic) day in the life as a student athlete. I try to get outside and do softball drills off of a tee everyday but today wasn’t the best day for hitting outside. With the weather being so harshly cold, I was concerned about the wellbeing of my bat since they crack easily in cold temperatures and I currently don’t have another $500 to spend on a brand new bat. Today, I just stayed home and worked on my schoolwork and went to work at 12:00 PM. I left work at 6:00PM and it’s about to be 7:00 PM. My only plans for the rest of the night are to do any missing school assignments for the day and to finally get the chance to get some sleep. I’m hoping that tomorrow will be a better day to be outside so I can continue to get better at the game of softball. Who knows? Maybe the weather will finally cooperate tomorrow.
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How do you structure a softball practice?
Structuring a softball practice is essential for ensuring that your team makes the most of its time on the field. Here's a general outline for structuring a softball practice:
1. Warm-Up (10-15 minutes): Begin every practice with a warm-up to prevent injuries and prepare the players physically and mentally. This can include light jogging, stretching, and dynamic exercises like arm circles and leg swings.
2. Individual Skills (20-30 minutes): Focus on specific skills that players need to develop, such as hitting, pitching, fielding, and catching. Break this segment down into different stations if you have multiple coaches or assistants.
Hitting: Batting drills, tee work, soft toss, or live pitching.
Pitching: Pitching drills, accuracy work, and bullpen sessions.
Fielding: Ground balls, fly balls, infield and outfield drills.
Catching: Catcher-specific drills, pop-up drills, and blocking drills.
3. Team Fundamentals (15-20 minutes): Concentrate on fundamental team skills that need improvement. This can include base running, cutoffs and relays, bunting, and defensive positioning.
4. Batting Practice (20-30 minutes): Have players take live batting practice to apply the skills they've worked on individually. This can be done with pitchers or coaches throwing, or using pitching machines for consistency.
5. Defensive Drills (15-20 minutes): Work on team defense and situational play. This can include double plays, rundowns, and practicing specific game situations like first-and-third defenses.
6. Scrimmage or Game Simulation (20-30 minutes): Set up a controlled scrimmage or game simulation to apply what the team has practiced. This is an opportunity for players to work on game situations and improve their decision-making skills.
7. Conditioning (10-15 minutes): Finish the practice with conditioning exercises to maintain players' fitness levels. This can include sprints, agility drills, or any other relevant conditioning activities.
8. Cool Down (5-10 minutes): End the practice with a cool-down period, including stretching and light jogging. This helps reduce the risk of injuries and aids in recovery.
9. Team Meeting (5-10 minutes): Gather the team to discuss what was covered in practice, provide feedback, and set goals for the next practice or upcoming games.
10. Homework and Assignments (if needed): Assign players drills or exercises to work on their own between practices. This can include watching game footage, studying strategy, or doing strength and conditioning work.
Tips:
Plan Ahead: Create a practice plan in advance, including specific drills and their duration. This helps ensure that you cover everything you want to address.
Rotate Drills: Keep practices interesting by varying drills and activities. Players can become bored if they do the same thing every practice.
Individual Attention: If possible, give players one-on-one attention to address specific areas of improvement.
Feedback: Provide constructive feedback during practice to help players understand what they're doing well and where they need to improve.
Stay Positive: Maintain a positive and encouraging atmosphere during practice to motivate and boost players' confidence.
Remember that the structure of your practice can vary based on your team's skill level, the age of the players, and the specific goals you want to achieve. Adjustments may be necessary based on your team's needs and available resources.
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8 Essential Baseball Hitting Drills to Improve Your Swing
Tee work is a fundamental hitting drill that helps players develop their swing mechanics. Using a batting tee, you can work on different parts of your swing, such as your stance, stride, hand position, and follow-through.
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Youth Baseball Fielding Drills For 8-Year-Olds
Baseball fielding drills are a vital part of the game. They help teach players the proper techniques to make a solid play. When a player is able to make a great throw, it can be a huge confidence booster. These drills also help players become more proficient at catching a fly ball.
The double-play flip is an exercise that can help a shortstop learn how to properly throw to the opposing baseman. This exercise can be used as a pre-game warm up or a follow-up to a batting practice. Players can then apply what they learned from this drill during the actual game.
A "feet in cement" drill is another way to teach proper hand positioning. It is a great way to emphasize the importance of shuffling and keeping your feet active. However, this drill is not overly useful for a beginner.
If you have an 8-year-old, you may want to consider the rollers, catcher, pitcher, and other similar drills. While it may not be the most exciting or challenging, it can boost your child's confidence and get the whole team working together. You can even put them to work on a relay drill, which is a simple but effective way to bring everyone involved in the defense.
Another way to make your 8-year-old's mind work is to have them do a drill that involves throwing a lobbed ball underhand in the strike zone. It will be a fun way to introduce them to distance, timing, and reading hops. Alternatively, you can start them with an obstacle course.
You can also use a radar gun to measure exit velocity on balls hit off the tee. The tee can be set up in a net or cage. One or two players should be at each tee. For each team, they should have approximately five or six members. Make sure to evenly distribute them from first base to left field.
The most important aspect of this baseball fielding drill is to get into position and field the ball cleanly and correctly. Doing so will ensure your kid's success. To do so, the right footwork and body position are essential. In particular, you need to be in a proper, "ready" position, with a slight bend in your knees.
Finally, it's important to have a solid understanding of the "fly" ball. Fielding a ground ball is something any player can do, but catching a fly ball is an advanced skill. With this in mind, you should make it a point to have your outfielders run to the fly ball. That way, your outfielders will know where the ball is headed when they run to it.
Although it's not the most important task on the field, this is an ideal time to introduce your youngster to the science of hitting. A good baseball glove drill can help hone the proper fundamental technique for both the forehand and backhand. Once the athlete is comfortable with this skill, they will be more likely to track down a fly ball in the future.
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Two Times; One Time
Summary: Two times Naito hated her, one time were he just couldn’t get enough of her, even when they were destined to fight each other. TW: Mentions of Violence Word Count: 1.3K A/N: I am hyperfixated on this dude and I don't like it, but I am already down bad, so just enjoy the reading :)))))
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Was it possible for a momotarou and an oni to love each other? To overcome the deep hatred countless battles and the everlasting war had caused, to break the chains of that same hatred that had started with their ancestors and had taken root ever since then?
A typical and most rational answer to these questions would be no.
No, momotarou’s and oni’s could never love each other. With the way the two races were going at each other’s throats all the time, one could even bet that they could not even learn to love each other, even if they wanted to.
How could love grow in the first place, when two individuals were on the different side of a coin?
Whether you were an oni or a momotarou, similar beliefs would be drilled into the younglings: don’t hesitate to attack your enemy, don’t show mercy to your opponent if you don’t want to be fresh meat, kill the enemy that was in front of you, or you will be the one to get butchered instead.
In a world where it was kill or be killed, how could love prevail between two different races?
That typical ideology was what Naito had learned in the earlier days as well: show no mercy to your enemies, for your enemies weren’t going to have an ounce of mercy for you either. This principle was the norm in both momotarou and oni training, and since his early practice in the academy and his early recruitment, Naito followed it to a tee.
So, he did what he had to do to survive, to prevent the extinction of the oni: he killed.
He had become a devil for his enemies, but a beacon of hope for his people.
That was Naito to his people: reliable, diligent, efficient; vicious, cruel, a menace he could be to his enemies. And he was fine with it. If it meant he could contribute in any way, he would gladly become a devil that needed to be feared.
Ever since his early missions in the combat unit, Naito had been someone who was considered undefeatable. Just the mention of his name brought shivers down his opponent, caused fear to manifest in the unfortunate momotarou that had the misfortune of facing him.
Victory should have been his; it was within his hands. What could mere creatures infested with bacteria do to him?
Maybe, he had been overestimating himself. Maybe, it had been time for someone of his caliber to drag his ass down from the cloud it had been perched on, for as much as Naito had been powerful enough to deal with even hundreds of momotarou, he couldn’t beat that young momotarou who had arrived as backup, waltzing into the scene as if she was walking into a fashion show.
Naito had been unmatched for a long time…
…until he finally met his fated match.
He hadn’t anticipated someone like her in the field, as the momotarou hadn’t been anticipating someone like him in the field, either.
Having newbies in the field wasn’t anything that should have been surprising, though. After all, he had been there, too. But it still had surprised him, seeing a newbie climbing the imaginary ladder, already having been promoted to be a deputy commander. How impressive, indeed.
That should have been the first telltale sign for him to not underestimate her. He could only shake his head now whenever he thought back on it. He had been overestimating himself and severely underestimating her, which had been an amateur mistake, one he had reflected on severely.
He had been one step away from finishing his victim off without batting an eye, when the momotarou had been snatched from underneath his feet by a thin trace of black string that was made of bacteria, practically flinging the person far away from Naito.
“So, you are the one that had the higher ups acting up,” were her first words, flouncing towards him as if they weren’t in a battlefield but in an exhibition, and she was a piece of art that had to be admired. She might as well have been a piece of carefully and thoroughly made craft, the typical suit and pants for the momotarou was stunning on her; she would had been mistaken as a model… if it had been a fashion show.
“…and I don’t know who you are, unfortunately, but that doesn’t matter to me, for your demise is near.”
Younger Naito had been so full of himself, now that he thought about it. He had smiled jauntily at the way her pink lips had curled up, finding slight amusement at the clear aggression and cockiness she was showing. Aggression, an emotion that could make oni, momotarou or human temper flare, making them act more irrational than they were used to; Cockiness, a behavior that could led to someone’s downfall relatively quick. He would play her like a doll that she was.
Naito might had severely underestimated her during that fight, but looking back at it, he could console himself at not being the only one who had done that grave mistake.
“As if you could kill me that easily, don’t confuse me with the usual momotarou! If you don’t want to die, I advise you to take this fight seriously,” she had said, her voice silky smooth, as if they weren’t about to fight each other. “Now, shall we dance?”
And dance they did, a dance of life and death, that is. He had gone all out with his attacks, aggravation leaked into his movements; the usual calculated and calm strikes replaced by impatient, nonstop onslaught. Though, no matter how fast he struck, with that damn ability of hers, he was reduced to nothing but a gawping speculator, unable to do anything but watch as she dodged and moved in pure elegance, as if she really was ballroom dancer, performing tango with her partner.
Naito would never admit it to anyone else, but she had managed to impress him with that one encounter.
Not only had she been able to keep up with him, dodge his attack in wonderfully strange ways, she fought back as well, manipulating her summoned weapons and using her underlings in the most effective way with the help of her strings. With a mischievous glint in her eye and a never faltering smirk on her lips, she had pressed on, eventually resulting in their dance to end in a tie.
Often times, he thought back to the lady that had been fighting him that day and wondered, will I see her ever again? Not because he wanted to see her, but because she could become a rather bothersome pest for the oni’s. His job as a combat unit member was to eliminate the momotarou that stood in the way of the oni’s goals, therefore it was his duty to remove every obstacle that tampered with their goals.
What an exciting night it had been for the young adult. Someone could actually keep up with him. It had stirred something within him, she had managed to move something deep within him. A flicker of fire she was, a motivational factor that fired Naito on; the conclusion of their fight had been a clear sign that pointed out the fact that he needed to be better; he had to practice more, become stronger, for if she could keep up with him, that meant that she would improve in her techniques as well, to follow through with the momotarou’s plans.
How tragic. The more he thought about it, the surer he was that they could have gotten along particularly well, if only they had been on the same team.
Too bad she wasn’t an oni.
How sad it was: they were each other’s obstacles that needed to be finished off.
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Spirit: Jimi Hendrix
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Jimi Hendrix as Ancestral Deity with Visual-Spatial and Kinaesthetic Spiritual Genome Editing
TONY GWYNN HITTING
He was less concerned with getting a hit in a particular at-bat and was more focused with being comfortable at the plate, having a fluid swing, and making solid contact. Over the course of the season, he figured it would result in success.[34]
Gwynn was hard-working and known for his work ethic and devotion to extra batting practice.[3][13][185][197] On the road, he stayed in his hotel room, studying video of his at-bats or playing video games.[68][198]
In the first 12 years of his MLB career, Gwynn used a 32½-inch, 31-ounce bat. In his final eight years, he employed a 33-inch, 30½-ounce bat.[d][11][29] Gwynn wanted his wooden bats light like his aluminum ones in college. Instead of having the barrel of his bats shaved, as many batters do, he had them "cupped", with the end of the barrel hollowed out like the bottom of a wine bottle.[176]
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Weaver's style of managing was summed up in the quote: "pitching, defense, and the three-run homer."
UZR Prospect: Jimi Rawlings
Ultimate Zone Rating (UZR)
Definition
UZR quantifies a player's entire defensive performance by attempting to measure how many runs a defender saved. It takes into account errors, range, outfield arm and double-play ability. It differs slightly from DRS (Defensive Runs Saved) in its formula, but the concept is the same.
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3 Run Home Run, No Errors, and 5 Holding Relievers, 5 Openers, & 3 Closers.
Batting Line Up WITH Pitchers: BUNT P-5; Top 4 is 3 Run Home Run and Bottom 4 is Slap Baseball.
Defense: C, SS, 2B RF are Slap Baseball and 1B, 3B, CF, LF are 3 Run Home Run. NO DOUBLES WITH CORNER IF/OF; RANGE UZR WITH CF, SS, 2B
DYNAMIC HITTING AREA BATTING TEE UMBRELLA
Mechanics then Drill — Jimi Rawlings
Exit Zone Cage (Shorter Roof Cage Soft Toss)
Wiffle Ball (Free Swing)
Creep Drill (115 MPH with 60.6 Inches)
MY UZR: PUTOUTS; BASERUNNING/ARM VALUE
A Statcast metric designed to use data to evaluate the performance of baserunners and outfielders in taking or preventing extra bases.
BATTING SPIRIT: PRINCE FIELDER
Toe Tap with Sidearm Top Hand and Bottom Hand Bat Lag Manipulated Release with Over Shoulder Ferris Wheel Diamond Strike Zone with + Slice & Hook Visual Aids
INFIELD SPIRIT: ERNIE BANKS
1B One Hoppers for SS One Handed-Fielding
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Toe-Tap-Flamingo Strike Count Indicator Swings
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HOME DEPOT REAL ESTATE AGENT IMAGE RIGHTS
The Home Depot, Inc. is an American multinational home improvement retail corporation that sells tools, construction products, appliances, and services, including fuel and transportation rentals. Home Depot is the largest home improvement retailer in the United States.[4] In 2021, the company had 490,600 employees and more than $151 billion in revenue. The company is headquartered in unincorporated Cobb County, Georgia, with an Atlanta mailing address.[citation needed]
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STARBUCKS & SEPHORA COFFEE RIGHTS
Ethiopia and Oxfam America urged Starbucks to sign a licensing agreement with Ethiopia to help boost prices paid to farmers. At issue was Starbucks' use of Ethiopia's famed coffee brands—Guji, Sidamo, Yirgacheffe and Harar—that generate high margins for Starbucks and cost consumers a premium, yet generated very low prices to Ethiopian farmers. Cappuccino (/ˌkæpʊˈtʃiːnoʊ/ ⓘ, Italian: [kapputˈtʃiːno]; from German Kapuziner)[1] is an espresso-based coffee drink that is traditionally prepared with steamed milk including a layer of milk foam.[2] Variations of the drink involve the use of cream instead of milk, using non-dairy milk substitutes and flavoring with cocoa powder (in Europe and Australasia) or cinnamon (in the United States).[3][4] It is typically smaller in volume than that of a latte, and topped with a thick layer of foam rather than being made with microfoam.[5]
A liqueur coffee is a caffeinated alcoholic drink that consists of a shot of liqueur, mixed with coffee. It is typically served in a liqueur glass, often accompanied with cream and sugar. Coffee liqueur beverages are served in different fashions and can be found throughout many countries. One of the most popular liqueur coffee beverage is commonly known as Irish coffee.[1] Liqueur coffee beverages are largely classified as cocktails as well as digestifs which are aimed at aiding the digestive process typically after a meal.
Coffee is well known as a cosmetic ingredient, particularly due to the presence of phenolic compounds, such as chlorogenic acids, and caffeine. Caffeine is widely used in cosmetic formulations due to its photoprotector and anti-aging properties, as well as lipolytic action in cellulitis, and hair regrowth.
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TD Bank, N.A. is an American national bank and the United States subsidiary of the multinational TD Bank Group. It operates primarily across the East Coast, in 15 U.S. states and Washington, D.C. TD Bank is the seventh-largest U.S. bank by deposits and the 10th largest bank in the United States by total assets, resulting from a series of several mergers and acquisitions. TD Bank, N.A. is headquartered in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, an inner suburb eight miles (13 km) outside Philadelphia. TD Bank is a federally chartered bank, thus its trading name bears "N.A." letters.
TD Ballpark, originally Dunedin Stadium at Grant Field, is a baseball field located in Dunedin, Florida. The stadium was built in 1990 and holds 8,500 people. It is the spring training home of the Toronto Blue Jays, as well as home to the Dunedin Blue Jays of the Florida State League and the Dunedin High School Falcons baseball team. The stadium has also been known as Knology Park (2004–2008) and Florida Auto Exchange Stadium (2010–2017).
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SUNSET ANGELS (SUN EVENING STAR)
Human Form: Premier-Chargé d'affaires and Executive Branch Communist Working Class
Hedonic Sun Lightning Angels
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Hedonic Paradox Liberal Arts: Science and Arts (Nutritional BioChemistry and Gastronomy-Culinary Linguistics); (Bioaesthetics and Modelling)
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Hedonic Animals: Lammas & Alpacas
Hedonic Chef: Wine Dinner Fixed Course Meal: Kebab Hors-d'oeuvres, Apple Sweet Mayo Coleslaw Palate Cleansing Salad, Steamed Mollusk or Smoked Meat Entrée, Apple; Strawberry; Banana Dessert
Hedonic Pricing Primate City: It has transformed people's lives from agriculture to businesses linked to tourism, significantly raised the standard of living, and helped reduce the economic divide between urban and rural zones (Su, 2011; Zeng & Ryan, 2012).
Value theory is the systematic study of values. Also called axiology, it examines the nature, sources, and types of values. As a branch of philosophy, it has interdisciplinary applications in fields such as economics, sociology, anthropology, and psychology.
The term originates in ethical philosophy, where axiological or value hedonism is the claim that pleasure is the sole form of intrinsic value,[3][4][5] while normative or ethical hedonism claims that pursuing pleasure and avoiding pain for oneself or others are the ultimate expressions of ethical good.[1] Applied to well-being or what is good for someone, it is the thesis that pleasure and suffering are the only components of well-being.[6]
Psychological or motivational hedonism claims that human behavior is psychologically determined by desires to increase pleasure and to decrease pain.[3][1]
Hedonic pricing is a model that identifies price factors according to the premise that price is determined both by internal characteristics of the good being sold and external factors affecting it.
SUN CHURCH PRACTICE
The Nicene Creed (/ˈnaɪsiːn/; Koinē Greek: Σύμβολον τῆς Νικαίας, romanized: Sýmvolon tis Nikéas), also called the Creed of Constantinople,[1] is the defining statement of belief of Nicene Christianity[2][3] and in those Christian denominations that adhere to it. Although Constantine lived much of his life as a pagan and later as a catechumen, he began to favour Christianity beginning in 312, finally becoming a Christian and being baptised by Eusebius of Nicomedia, an Arian bishop, although the Catholic Church and the Coptic Orthodox Church maintain that he was baptised by Pope Sylvester I. He played an influential role in the proclamation of the Edict of Milan in 313, which declared tolerance for Christianity in the Roman Empire. He convoked the First Council of Nicaea in 325 which produced the statement of Christian belief known as the Nicene Creed. In the Roman Catholic Church, to obtain the plenary indulgence once a day, it is necessary to visit a church or oratory to which the indulgence is attached and the recitation of the Sunday prayers, Creed and Hail Mary.[82] Recitation of the Apostles' Creed or the Nicene-Constantinopolitan Creed is required to obtain a partial indulgence.[83] Tithe; noun; one tenth of annual produce or earnings, formerly taken as a tax for the support of the Church and clergy.
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Contract Theory with Business Clusters (Retail and Supplier)
Subsistence Construction with Architecture Arithmetic Skills
Subsistence Farming with Options/FX Hedging
Tribal Prince of Lozi Sol
PLANETARY INTELLIGENCE
Sun (Leo Minor)
Uranus-Saturn (Capricornus)
Mercury (Taurus)
SAINT
Thomas Aquinas OP (/əˈkwaɪnəs/ ⓘ ə-KWY-nəs; Italian: Tommaso d'Aquino, lit. 'Thomas of Aquino'; c. 1225 – 7 March 1274) was an Italian[6] Dominican friar and priest, an influential philosopher and theologian, and a jurist in the tradition of scholasticism. He was from the county of Aquino in the Kingdom of Sicily.
GEMINI TWIN
Nzambi a Mpungu (also Nzambi and Nzambi Mpungu) is the Supreme God, eternal Sky Father and God of the Sun (fire) in traditional Kongo spirituality.[1] His female counterpart is Nzambici, the Sky Mother and Goddess of the Moon. Among other Central African Bantu peoples, such as the Chokwe, and in the Kingdom of Ndongo, Nzambi Mpungu was also called Kalunga, the god of fire and change. This may have a connection to an element of Bakongo cosmology called Kalûnga. It was seen as the spark of fire that begot all life in the universe.[1] After Portuguese colonization, Nzambi Mpungu became synonymous with the Christian God and existed chiefly as the Creator God.[2]
Roman equivalent Jupiter • Sol
HEDONIC SUN LIGHTNING ANGELS
Hedonic Shamanism: Crista Wing Transfer in Urban Setting
Hedonic Hell: Material religion is a framework used by scholars of religion to examine the interaction between religion and material culture. It focuses on the place of objects, images, spaces, and buildings in religious communities.
Hedonic Keystone Community: HAŠK Mladost (Mladost, lit. "Youth") is an academic kinaesthetic society from Zagreb, Croatia, sponsored by the University of Zagreb. Clubs named Mladost exist in Painting Polar, Culinary, Construction, Ag/FX Simulators, athletics, field hockey, judo, basketball, bowling on ice and asphalt, fencing, volleyball, swimming, rugby, synchronised swimming, skiing, ice-hockey, ice skating, table tennis, archery, chess, tennis, water polo and rowing
Hedonic Human Form: Sun Peninsula Supply Side Economics Commerce Center Busıness Cluster with Plantation Economy Rural Areas and Industrial States Border as a Premier Referenced Angel Prince.
Hedonic Acting: Red Collar (Freeport Smuggling and Canvas Robbery) with Conflict Minerals for Screenplay and Quarterly Budgeting for Painting Polar (Tuxön Polâr)
Hedonic Husbandry: Coffee (Mıxology, Olfactory Arts, and Sephora)
Hedonic Astrology: Capricornus Constellation Conjunction Leo Constellation (Sun Sun, Mercury Moon, Uranus-Saturn Rising)
Hedonic Paradox Liberal Arts: Science and Arts (Nutritional BioChemistry and Gastronomy-Culinary Linguistics); (Bioaesthetics and Modelling)
Hedonic Birth: Prenatal Hormones Vitamins with Fetus Alcohol Consumption for Sensory Overload Asperger's
Hedonic Economic Geography (Church): Peninsula Husbandry Metallurgy Purchasing Matrix Business Cluster
Hedonic Animals: Sheep (Rambouillet, Lacaune, Texel) and Lammas & Alpacas
Hedonic Pricing Primate City: It has transformed people's lives from agriculture to businesses linked to tourism, significantly raised the standard of living, and helped reduce the economic divide between urban and rural zones (Su, 2011; Zeng & Ryan, 2012).
Value theory is the systematic study of values. Also called axiology, it examines the nature, sources, and types of values. As a branch of philosophy, it has interdisciplinary applications in fields such as economics, sociology, anthropology, and psychology.
The term originates in ethical philosophy, where axiological or value hedonism is the claim that pleasure is the sole form of intrinsic value,[3][4][5] while normative or ethical hedonism claims that pursuing pleasure and avoiding pain for oneself or others are the ultimate expressions of ethical good.[1] Applied to well-being or what is good for someone, it is the thesis that pleasure and suffering are the only components of well-being.[6]
Psychological or motivational hedonism claims that human behavior is psychologically determined by desires to increase pleasure and to decrease pain.[3][1]
Hedonic pricing is a model that identifies price factors according to the premise that price is determined both by internal characteristics of the good being sold and external factors affecting it.
IFÁ
Possessive invocation may be attempted singly or, as is often the case in Wicca, in pairs - with one person doing the invocation (reciting the liturgy or prayers and acting as anchor), and the other person being invoked (allowing themselves to become a vessel for the spirit or deity).
Automatic writing, also called psychography, is a claimed psychic ability allowing a person to produce written words without consciously writing. Practitioners engage in automatic writing by holding a writing instrument and allowing alleged spirits to manipulate the practitioner's hand.
THE ARABA, CHIEF PRIEST OF IFA: "YORUBA RELIGION AT THE CROSSROADS”
Ifarinwale Ogundiran ("The Araba")
The Araba is the Chief Priest of Ifa, a traditional Yoruba religion, of the town of Modakeke, Nigeria. He has worked with scholars from American and European universities conducting research on his life and Yoruba religions. The visit incorporated dance and drum performance of various orisa rhythms, and a discussion of the Yoruba religion's inclusive cosmology and the challenges it faces in the increasingly exclusive religious landscape of contemporary Nigeria.
BABALAWOS
Babalawos are key custodians of the Ifa system, preserving and transmitting Yoruba cultural heritage through oral tradition, rituals, and ceremonies. This system provides a framework for understanding morality, human relationships, and the world at large. As spiritual leaders and diviners, Babalawos offer guidance to individuals and communities by employing the Ifa divination process, addressing various aspects of life such as health, relationships, and career choices.
The Babalawos are believed to ascertain the future of their clients through communication with Ifá. This is done through the interpretation of either the patterns of the divining chain known as Opele, or the sacred palm nuts called Ikin, on the traditionally wooden divination tray called Opon Ifá. In addition to this, some of them also perform divination services on behalf of the kings and paramount chiefs of the Yoruba people. These figures, holders of chieftaincy titles like Araba and Oluwo Ifa in their own right, are members of the recognised aristocracies of the various Yoruba traditional states.
ASĖ
Brother DNA
ORI
Intercessory Prayer with a Conscious Vessel and KABBA NICENE as Religious Identity
In the Roman Catholic Church, to obtain the plenary indulgence once a day, it is necessary to visit a church or oratory to which the indulgence is attached and the recitation of the Sunday prayers, Creed and Hail Mary.[82] Recitation of the Apostles' Creed or the Nicene-Constantinopolitan Creed is required to obtain a partial indulgence.[83]
The Nicene Creed (/ˈnaɪsiːn/; Koinē Greek: Σύμβολον τῆς Νικαίας, romanized: Sýmvolon tis Nikéas), also called the Creed of Constantinople,[1] is the defining statement of belief of Nicene Christianity[2][3] and in those Christian denominations that adhere to it. The original Nicene Creed was first adopted at the First Council of Nicaea in 325.
CRISTA
Kabba Söl (Sol Kabbalistic)
KABBALISTIC TEXT
The Zohar (Hebrew: זֹהַר, Zōhar, lit. "Splendor" or "Radiance"[a]) is a foundational work of Kabbalistic literature.[1] It is a group of books including commentary on the mystical aspects of the Torah (the five books of Moses) and scriptural interpretations as well as material on mysticism, mythical cosmogony, and mystical psychology. The Zohar contains discussions of the nature of God, the origin and structure of the universe, the nature of souls, redemption, the relationship of ego[citation needed] to darkness and "true self" to "the light of God".
The godhood self sought by left-hand path followers is represented by the qliphah Thaumiel in the Tree of Knowledge.[4]
In the Zohar, Lurianic Kabbalah, and Hermetic Qabalah, the qlippoth (Hebrew: קְלִיפּוֹת, romanized: qəlīppōṯ, originally Jewish Babylonian Aramaic: קְלִיפִּין, romanized: qəlīppīn, plural of קְלִפָּה qəlīppā; literally "peels", "shells", or "husks"), are the representation of evil or impure spiritual forces in Jewish mysticism, the opposites of the Sefirot.[1][2] The realm of evil is called Sitra Achra (Jewish Babylonian Aramaic: סִטְרָא אַחְרָא, romanized: sīṭrāʾ ʾaḥrāʾ, lit. 'The Other Side') in Kabbalistic texts.
Regardie and Crowley
According to Aleister Crowley, the three evil forms (before Samael), are said to be Qemetial, Belial, and Othiel.[15]
Crowley (who calls them "Orders of Qliphoth")[16] and Israel Regardie[17] list the qlippoth and their associated sephiroth on the tree of life as:
Thaumiel, associated with Kether
Ghogiel, associated with Chokmah
Satariel, associated with Binah
Agshekeloh, associated with Chesed
Golohab, associated with Geburah
Tagiriron, associated with Tiphareth
Gharab Tzerek, associated with Netzach
Samael, associated with Hod
Gamaliel, associated with Yesod
Lilith, associated with Malkuth.
The Kabbalistic angels, also known as the Angels of the Shem HaMephorash, are 72 celestial spirits whose names are derived from the 72-fold name of the Hebrew god as found in the Book of Exodus.
DIASPORA
Odinani, also known as Odinala, Omenala, Odinana, and Omenana[1] (Igbo: Ọdịnanị/Ọ̀dị̀nàlà), is the traditional cultural belief and practice of the Igbo people of south east Nigeria.[2] These terms, as used here in the Igbo language, are synonymous with the traditional Igbo "religious system" which was not considered separate from the social norms of ancient or traditional Igbo societies. Theocratic in nature, spirituality played a huge role in their everyday lives. Although it has largely been syncretised with Catholicism, the indigenous belief system remains in strong effect among the rural, village and diaspora populations of the Igbo. (Nigerian ASĖ; Chicago and Ethiopia)
JEWS I PROTECT
Proponents of the Kenite hypothesis explain this inconsistency as a preserved implication that the cult of Yahweh said to have been created by Moses had a known pre-history. Further indirect support for the Kenites being the true bearers of the Yahwistic faith is taken from the positive portrayal of Kenites in the rest of the Tanakh. Kenites and some groups closely associated with them appear to have been known as fervid devotees of their god Yahweh, even during times when Yahweh's own chosen people, the Israelites, had at large abandoned his worship.
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My Only Comfort
Master List: @afewmarvelousthoughtsadmin
Pairing: Bucky X Reader
Summary: Periods can suck. Supportive partners, less so. (This is in the “Only For A Moment” universe but can be read as a one shot.)
Warnings: None just FLUFF
A/N: This is purely self service. Idk if anyone will even care to read this. BUT my period had been brutalizing me for days and I just wanted to write a quick little fluffy bit to make myself feel better. Maybe you need it too!
It’s funny how easy it is to forget the little things over the years. Like how you loved the cherry blossoms in Brooklyn. Or how costume storage often smelled like mothballs and vodka. Or how much being on your period absolutely sucked.
When you had your first full medical exam in Wakanda and they asked when your last cycle had been you honestly couldn’t say. It wasn’t something you spared much thought to. Until then you hadn’t even thought much about birth control or any other form of contraception. For a moment you’d felt a little surge of panic.
Turned out you were worried over nothing, at least as far as getting knocked up went.
You almost laughed when they found that Hydra had sterilized you. For years you’d fought to get your tubes tied or any other kind of permanent birth control - the last thing you needed or wanted was to bring a kid into the world - only to be constantly denied due to your age. For once, Hydra had done something you’d actually appreciated.
Your lack of a menstrual cycle could be pretty easily chalked up to them likely controlling it with hormones when they had you and the time after to constant stress. No big deal.
Except, being in Wakanda had taken away a massive load of that stress. No longer were you afraid to be found daily, living a false life, always ready for the next fight. Now, you were rebuilding your life, both of you were. It was almost a dream.
Until your uterus made you dream of being stressed enough to shut her up again.
Your first period had been pretty light, nothing to really complain about. This one though… Maybe Hydra had actually replaced your uterus with a tiny angry monster that was going to claw its way from your body Alien style.
Around 3 a.m. you wake, your entire lower body screaming literal bloody murder.
Slithering from the bed you’ve only one thought on your mind - hot, steaming, scalding water. Quickly you rid yourself of your wrecked underwear and turn on the shower. Leaning your head against the tile wall you let the water pound against your throbbing back, silently praying your body will stop this mutiny so you can get some sleep.
Tomorrow was a full day with classes and drills with the Dora Milaje, none of which you wanted to miss. There wasn’t time for this bullshit.
Sighing you open your eyes, turning to face the water and catch a figure outside the steam covered shower glass. Logically, you know it’s Bucky but your tired foggy brain still sends a startled gasp tumbling out of your mouth. Some warrior you were.
“Holy shit, Buck!” You exclaim, opening the door enough to see him.
“Sorry!” He holds his hand up, face looking a little pale. “There was blood and - I just, I didn’t think.”
Guilt and just the slightest bit of embarrassment flood you. In the grip of the pain, you hadn’t even thought to check the bed. Of course, his mind would go to the darkest option first upon seeing blood.
“No, it’s ok.” You move to turn off the water, “I’ll deal with it. Sorry.” His hand stops yours. When you look back that kind smile is on his lips, it always sucked your breath right from your chest.
“There’s nothing for you to deal with. Take your time.” He must read the defiance in your expression. “If you’re not in this shower for at least 10 more minutes I’m dragging you back into it myself.”
“That sounds like a challenge,” you quip before a stab of pain makes you groan. He kisses your knuckles and leaves you to the steamy room.
When you finally turn off the water, a little pruney but feeling a bit better you find one of Bucky’s shirts and a fresh pair of underwear on the counter. This man. Toweling your hair you step out to thank him only to see him remaking the bed with fresh sheets.
“Babe,” you protest, “you didn’t have to-”
“Hush.” He gestures to a steaming mug on your bedside table. “It’s the tea Okoye gave me, the relaxing one.” Before you can say anything he reads your mind, “I know you hate tea but drink it anyway.”
“Just hot leaf juice,” you grumble with a smile on your face as you lift the mug to your nose to smell the contents. Earthy and slightly floral.
“Coffee is technically hot bean juice,” he says, putting a pillow back in its case.
“Blasphemy! I demand a divorce.”
He rolls his eyes, “Maybe when the sun’s out. Get in bed.”
“But my hot leaf juice,” you say in a false whine. He settles his back against the padded headboard, arm held out.
“You can bring your leaf juice, just come here.”
With a sigh, you crawl into bed. Bucky holds you tight, your back to his chest. You sip your tea, begrudgingly admitting that it wasn’t the worst and seemed to be coaxing your tense muscles into submission.
“Thank you for changing the sheets,” you say, voice groggy.
“Of course, doll. Anything else I can do?” You shake your head, tucked under his chin. “Here,” he plucks the half-empty mug from your hands, setting it on his nightstand.
He scootches you both down into the warm fresh bed. Your head rests on his chest and unerringly your right-hand finds it’s way over to the steady beat of his heart, the feeling of its rhythm under your palm always soothing.
Before you drift off you hear him whisper, “Sleep well, sweetheart.”
Your alarm is an unholy sound scant hours later.
“Not yet,” you grumble - hand flopping to turn it off.
“Not at all,” Bucky says, his own voice still thick with sleep.
“I have to-”
“You ‘aveta’ nothin’,” a bit of that long lost accent slips out. Even in your exhausted state, it makes you smile. “You need to rest.”
“Bucky,” you sit up, “it’s a period, not the flu I will be-”
“Staying home. Glad we agree.” He hooks his arm around you tugging you to him.
“I need to at least let Okoye know-”
“I told her last night. Now. Sleep.”
You do. Hard and deep. When you awake it’s to the familiar smell of bacon and the sound of Bucky, singing softly along to the Beetles in the kitchen - the words to “Hey Jude” clear.
The only dark spot on the otherwise perfect moment was the feeling that you were still being torn at from the inside. Quietly you swear that this is the last time - whatever you have to do you’ll do it to keep this beast at bay moving forward.
Before going to the kitchen you fist one of Bucky’s flannel button-ups from the closet and slip it on over your tee. The familiar scent so soothing.
“Morning gorgeous,” Bucky beams at you as you walk into the kitchen.
“Haha,” you say. You’d seen yourself in the mirror. Shit was rough.
Turning from his pan he catches you before you get your mug. His blue eyes glitter causing your heart skips several beats. When he kisses you he tastes like coffee and love and home.
“You are always beautiful to me, Y/N.”
You smile so big your cheeks hurt, “Sap.” Batting him away playfully you pour a mug of coffee.
“Go on and have a seat,” he says pulling the bacon out. “The eggs’ll be quick.”
You perch cross-legged at the little two-seater table, unable to hold back a contented sigh.
Eggs plated he brings the food to the table. Your heart swells, as it does any time he makes you breakfast, always reminding you of the first morning you spent together.
“One more thing,” he heads back into the kitchen and pulls out something from the oven, covered in foil.
“Pancakes?!” You stare in mouthwatering wonder.
“Yup,” he says smugly, reaching into a cabinet to produce syrup. He tops off your coffee before settling down.
“I say we eat, take a nap, eat again, maybe watch something. I’ll cook dinner, and-”
“You’re going to cook dinner?” You ask, more than a little surprised. Bucky was pretty confident in the breakfast realm but dinner was a different thing.
“I’ve been learning!” He protests. It was true, he often joined you in the kitchen, though he tended to be a bit frustrated by your inability to give clear instructions. His face softens as he reaches his hand across the table to stroke the back of your hand.
“Let me take care of you.” It’s not a question. He’s learned that sometimes he has to match your stubborn self-sufficiency with his own immovable will. And for your part, you’re learning that it’s not so bad to let someone take the wheel from time to time.
You smile and nod, surprisingly happy to let go and bask in the comfort of his care.
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Click, Click | jjk (m)
➳ PAIRING: jungkook x y/n
➳ GENRE: smut, pwp, college!au, f2l
➳ WORD COUNT: 2k
➳ WARNINGS: blowjob, virgin!jk, the sharing of unsolicited dick pics lmao
➳ SUMMARY: who knew someone else’s dick pic would get Jungkook his first blowjob?
➳ REQUEST: 7 (You’re n-not ,um, w-wearing anything under that, are you..?) + 38 (You want me to give you your book/phone/item back? Make me.) with kook please!!
➳ A/N: wrote this in one sitting listening to the same 4 daniel caesar songs on repeat... anyway jk is a shy dorky mess in this and I love him!
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The incessant sound of your phone keyboard as you text makes it impossible for Jungkook to focus on his notes. It’s bad enough he doesn’t want to be studying in the first place. The way you snap your gum, tap your foot, and rapidly type is the worst kind of distraction, and his little crush on you only makes it harder to ignore.
“Can you… can you stop?”
You pause with your thumb over the send button, raising one eyebrow as he timidly taps his finger on his textbook. “Stop what?”
“You know, um, texting w-with the sound on. Maybe put your phone on silent,” he awkwardly chuckles, trying to soften his request, hoping you won’t be offended by something so small as silencing your phone. It wasn’t like you had to be there anyway. You were the one helping him study English. If you wanted to leave right now, you totally could. No one is going to stop you, especially not Jungkook, not when he’s so shy towards you.
“Oh, sure,” you say, flicking the mute switch down. “If something bothers you, don’t be afraid to do something about it next time, ‘kay?”
“Y-Yeah, okay,” he smiles, feeling the apples of his cheek turn pink and averting his eyes back down to the page. He tries to focus once again on the words in front of him, but your nails click on the screen once again and it’s nonstop.
Does he say something again? No, he shouldn’t. He just bothered you once about it, but then again, it’s really annoying.
“H-Hey,” he says again.
“Hmm,” you hum, not even looking up from the screen.
“Can-” He pauses. What is he going to ask? Can you cut your nails because the sound of them typing on your screen bugs him? No way he’s going to say that. You’re going to think he’s annoying. No, no, no he can’t say that. “Heh, never mind. It’s nothing.”
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The next time Jungkook sees you, it’s at your house around ten o’clock at night. When he got the text asking if you wanted to study together for a test tomorrow he couldn’t say no even if it was pretty late. He just wanted to see you, although he’d rather not be studying.
You’re both sitting on the bed facing one another crisscrossed legs and notebooks resting on your laps.
“You’re pretty good at English already, Jungkook,” you say exasperatedly, throwing down your pencil. “I don’t know why you need me.”
He blushes, looking down bashfully at his paper, “I’m only good because you’re a good teacher.”
He can barely look you in the eyes, afraid he’d be lost in a trance by your beauty. He’s had a crush on you ever since he met you in the library one late night and you hit it off talking about the shitty tasting coffee you were both drinking to stay awake. He fondly remembers the way you had to muffle your laughter behind two hands when he accidentally tipped over his cup all over his biology notes and frantically scrambled to dab away the mess.
He loved your laughter, even more, when you weren’t trying to conceal it. It was loud, unattractive, you think a little annoying, but he thinks it’s music. A noise he’d like to replay over and over. Maybe if he got a chance to take you out on a date… he’d make you laugh as much as he could.
“Y/n, c-can I ask-”
Your phone begins to chime, it’s one text, then another.
“Oh, sorry,” you interrupt, grabbing your phone off the bed. He watches you unlock your phone and grimace, sticking your tongue out and gag, “this guy is sending my friend dick pics, ugh, gross.”
Jungkook’s eyes widen, feeling the tips of his ears turn redder. He’s never sent anyone a picture of his dick or even thought of it. Hell, he never even had sex before. He wonders how anyone can be brave enough to send pictures of their dick to girls.
“Wow,” you chuckle, pulling your phone back to look from afar. “He’s kinda big actually, damn. Maybe this Taehyung guy isn’t so full of shit after all.”
At this point, Jungkook can feel his eyes nearly pop out of his head. You’re looking at someone’s dick pic right now with him in the same room? Maybe it’s a good thing he doesn’t send girls pictures of his dick because they’d just send it to their friends and laugh about him.
You look impressed though and he wonders exactly what you consider big. Would you think he was average—tiny, even—if he had the chance to have sex with you? God, what if you laughed in his face? Now he’s curious, subtly wiping his sweaty palms on his basketball shorts.
“Oh, really?”
“Yeah, wanna see?”
Jungkook nods, unsure if he’ll regret it. What if this Taehyung guy really is big? Bigger than him? Then he’d feel insecure for the rest of his life. Oh god, why’d he even think of this in the first place?
Before he can take it back you’re flipping your phone towards him and all Jungkook can do is gawk. The photo is faceless, just the lower half of someone’s sculpted torso. The lighting is low but bright enough that he can see a large hand wrapped around the base of their cock. The faceless stranger’s hand can hold the entirety of their thick, veiny cock.
This guy really is big, bigger than Jungkook, that’s for sure. All Jungkook can assume about himself is that he’s average… hopefully.
“Heh,” he laughs, trying to avert his eyes elsewhere, but he’s so mesmerized by the vein running down his shaft, “h-he really is.”
“I know,” you mumble in disbelief, taking your phone away to reply to your friend. “She’s wouldn’t be able to walk for weeks!”
Jungkook shifts himself, a feeling of dread and terror running through him. Undeniable arousal runs straight to his cock as he is unable to get the thought of you being fucked by this Taehyung guy out of his head. With a dick like that, you’d surely be a moaning and babbling mess. The way your pretty moans would sound, maybe even more heavenly than your beautiful laughter.
Fuck. Jungkook moves his notes over his crotch to his growing erection, trying to force away his lustful thoughts. Seeing that photo definitely was a mistake, a huge mistake.
You type your response, nails incessantly clicking on the screen once again.
Each time your nail taps it just brings his mind back to you, writhing and whimpering. This time his thoughts aren’t with Taehyung’s thick cock drilling into your tight cunt, it’s his. Your legs wrapped around his waist as he pushes into your perfect, velvet walls, screaming his name.
Click.
Click.
Click.
It’s driving Jungkook insane. If he keeps thinking of you beneath him he’ll lose it.
“If something’s bothering you don’t be afraid to do something about it.”
That’s what you said to him. Before he knows it, he’s reaching over and grabbing your phone out of your hands.
“Hey!”
“Sorry,” he squeaks, hiding it behind his back. “I-I just don’t think we should be texting while we study.”
“Okay, okay, fine. One more message, please,” you cutely pout, batting your eyelashes.
Jungkook knows it won’t be your last message. You’re glued to the thing 24/7.
“You want me to give you your phone back? Make me,” he dares.
Jungkook has no idea where that confidence came from. Maybe it’s his hormones talking. That’s probably it.
He’s starting to regret being so bold and snatching your phone when he sees you roll your eyes, but before he can give it back you’re lunging towards him.
Oh, shit.
He falls back against your bed, pressing himself as close as he can to get away from your body. He makes sure that his notebook is still covering his crotch. You hover over him, unphased and impatient, straddling his thighs.
“Give me my phone, or I’ll lay on you till you suffocate,” you jokingly threaten, pressing your body on top of his.
He gasps softly, turning redder than before. You...you’re not…
“You’re n-not, um, w-wearing anything under that, are you..?” He stutters, feeling the thin fabric of your tee shirt doing nothing to prevent your nipples brushing against his chest.
“What? You mean my bra?” You cock your head, analyzing his pink cheeks and his shifting eyes. “That’s the first thing that comes off when I get home.”
“O-Oh,” he swallows, biting down on his lip to prevent anything else from slipping out.
You push yourself off him, sitting on top of his thigh and dragging your eyes down to the notebook carefully covering his crotch.
Oh, no, he thinks.
“I didn’t think a simple dick pic would turn you on so much,” you say, slowly sliding the notebook off to reveal the tent in his pants.
“S-Sorry, I-I’m sorry,” he apologizes, blushing profusely as he stutters. You’re going to think he’s weird now. Your friendship is ruined. “I didn’t… couldn’t…”
“It’s okay,” you laugh, playing with the hem of his shirt. “Seriously.” After a beat, you ask, “do you want help with that?”
He almost thinks he didn’t hear you correctly. Were you offering to help him with his boner? He lies there mouth agape and wondering how to respond.
“Ah, uh, y-yes,” he nods, nervously licking his dry lips. He’s never done this with anyone else before though. What if he does something stupid? Or what if you’re disappointed he’s not as big as Taehyung was?
As if sensing his dread, you ask, “have you…ever had sex, Jungkook?”
Should he lie and pretend? No, that’s not going to help anyone.
“No,” he admits, slightly embarrassed and ashamed. Most people his age have already lost their virginity, while him on the other hand, has never been in such a position such as this one ever. He’s never had a girl straddle him with any intention to do anything sexual.
“I’m surprised,” you hum, moving your hand beneath the elastic waistband of his shorts. “You’re cute, smart, and funny. A perfect guy.”
“Reall- ah,” he gasps as your hand firmly grips his cock. Your slow strokes along his length have his eyes fluttering shut as his breath becomes shallower. You just called him a perfect guy. He doesn’t know if that’s what is making his heart beat faster or the way your hand moves around his cock.
His lips part and a low whimper escapes him as you pull down his shorts to reveal his length. If you thought he was any smaller or bigger than Taehyung you don’t make any comments.
Jungkook would like to think he was average size, but- Oh.
Your tongue runs up the side of his length before taking him into your mouth. He’s never felt anything like this before. It’s addicting—your lips wrapped perfectly around his cock, sucking him off. His shallow breaths turn ragged, as you bob your head around him.
“Fuck,” he moans, unsure of what to do with his hands. Can he tangle them in your hair or does he just hold the sheets? He chooses the safest option and grabs onto your sheets as his hips buck into your mouth.
He can feel his orgasm approaching. Your mouth continues to suck his cock, flattening your tongue along the shaft. You’re so good at this, so good, everything he dreamed.
His hands move from the bed and tangle in your hair out of instinct. When he feels you moan, he realizes you probably like that. So he tightens his grip, pulling slightly and it gives him the right reaction. You moan again, the vibrations around his cock feel incredible and he groans, bucking his hips until you’re choking around his cock.
Jungkook comes without warning, moaning and spilling down your throat and riding out his orgasm in your mouth. He breathes in, completely amazed and stunned by what just happened.
You pull yourself off him, wiping your mouth with the back of your hand. “How was that?”
Jungkook lays there for a few seconds, catching his breath before saying, “wow.”
You laugh, climbing off his lap to settle yourself down beside him.
“C-Can I ask you something though?” You’ve just sucked him off, but somehow he’s back to being nervous around you. He can’t help it.
“Yeah?”
“Do you maybe wanna go on a date with me?”
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