#bordering on being a lez

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weakest altmer female and strongest dunmer male

[sylusjinwoon]

omg omg i’m loving it but lez expand the concept of P being a playboy because he takes advantage of his ethereal beauty— angst— catch (name) has been in love with P for a long time but she knows she has zero chance on being with him because of his playboy act and too focus on the attention of girls that swoons over him. The way he would sent them that charming smile, and how he would tuck the hair behind their ear and she could do nothing but look or long for him at afar and felt her heart pang and she knows that deep within his act, he has a good heart and loves him nonetheless ouch. Is (Name)’s hidden affection will someday reach P or not? :(( angst y’all.

her heart was in constant pain, seeing pinocchio's affections directed at all the other beautiful girls who fawn over him. due to this, she tends to keep to herself and make herself as hidden as possible.

it was so silly, falling in love with someone so beautiful yet unattainable at first sight. she knew it was a bad idea, but sadly, her heart still wanted pinocchio with a desperation.

but lucky for her, she is noticed. perhaps not by p himself, but by a kind young man who shares some classes with her at the academy.

one day, while she's exploring the gardens, trying to cheer herself up and forget about her heartache, she is stopped by that same boy. he's blushing profusely while staring at her, stuttering about how much she likes her and wants to take this chance to court her.

of course, this catches her off guard, but nonetheless she's flattered and is willing to give him a chance. they end up exploring the gardens together, with the kind gentleman picking a gorgeous lily for her before putting it in her hair-

little did the two know that they were being watched, a pair of cerulean eyes were observing their every movement as a pale freckled hand kept digging their nails into the palm of their own skin, completely jealous and livid that the girl he wanted most was going to be taken away from him.

pinocchio has always been known to be a little bit of a brat when it came to love. he was spoiled to the point of believing he was the center of everyone's attention. girls adored him and flocked to him easily, almost like he was a magnet-

but he was never able to capture that girl's attention; the one who always stayed within the borders of his periphery with her eyes either directed at the sky or at a book she was reading. it was such a strange desire, really, of wanting to capture her attention.

at first, it was just to further boost his ego and confidence. why not add this soft beauty to his growing harem, he would think to himself with a smirk and dark chuckle.

and yet, the more he observed her quirks and personality, the more he felt as though he had truly fallen in love with her-

and he'd be damned if he let her get taken away from him.

adjusting his vest, he marches down towards the gardens, taking advantage of his tall height as his long strides help him reach the girl that had stolen his heart. the boy immediately lets go of her hand upon seeing pinocchio, quickly becoming intimidated by the sheer height of him. "p, what are you doing here?!"

it's then that he takes a hold of her hand, earning a gasp from the girl when she suddenly finds herself in his arms. his heart was pounding, finally feeling what it was like to hold her. he could even feel his cheeks turn warm as he enveloped her in his arms before finally confessing the truth of his feelings,

"sorry, but you cannot court her, not when i have wanted her for so long and yearned for her affections."

[ondoordacht]

Get to know me better tag

Tagged by @lezismore-lez & @tyronish ,Rules: Tag followers that you want to know better

Name: Celine

Nicknames: C, Ceetje 

Gender: Female

Starsign: Virgo

Height: 5′5′’

Sexual orientation: Gay

Favourite colour: Blue

Favourite animal: Koalas and dogs

Average hours of sleep: I usually sleep around 5/6 hours but now with my internship I try to get at least 7 hours of sleep… 

Cat or dog person: Dog person (I love my dog)

Favourite Fictional Character: Regina Mills. 

Bands/Singers: Blackbear, Greenday, Halsey, James TW, Panic! At The Disco, Ed Sheeran, Jaymes Young, Macklemore, My chemical romance, and lots more. I listen to music and different artists pretty much all the time. 

Dream Trip: Canada, LA, California, Thailand (I’m going there this summer!!)

Dream Job: I want to work as a nurse at doctors without borders or as a psychologist abroad. 

When was this blog created: 2014 I think? I honestly can’t remember. I created it and then I didn’t use it for years because I didn’t understand it lmao. 

Current number of followers: 950

When did you blog reach its peak: I have no clue, all I’m doing is being gay and fangirling, I don’t know if there’s a peak that can be reached. 

Time right now: 9.45pm

Song stuck in my head: Swimming in the moonlight - Bad Suns

Last movie I watched: I barely ever watch any movies but I watched Atomic Blonde a while back with @p-annecake

Last TV show I watched: Modern Family, I’m binging it right now. I’m near the end of season 8… 

What am I wearing right now: A pink tee with pyjama shorts. 

What kind of stuff do I post: Oh mate, I mostly post quotes, gay stuff and fangirl stuff (usually only swanqueen/regina mills/lana parrilla stuff)

Do I have any other blogs: I have.. twitter? but no, no other blogs. I can barely keep one updated. Let alone two. 

Do I get asks regularly: Nope. 

Why did I choose my url: It’s the name of Blackbear’s last album. I loved it so much. 

Lucky numbers: I don’t have any lucky numbers? But I guess I’ll choose number 1 because that’s my number on the field. 

Following: 461

I’m not tagging anyone but hey feel free to tag yourself. 

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Drew & Carly

Drew: doing my head in Carly: record time Carly: wanna swap seats Drew: funny Drew: sitting next to ro, remember, not ali Carly: shes alright Drew: don't think she's down Drew: soz babe Carly: ha Carly: k but shes not dtf you either Carly: poor baby Drew: fuck off Drew: how would you know Carly: your mood is a giveaway Carly: i kno when youre frustrated boy Drew: bet I won't be by the time this trip is over Carly: idc Carly: make that bet w your gf Drew: lies Drew: poor baby Drew: don't reckon she'd appreciate that Carly: ha Carly: why would i lie Drew: 'cos even if you do care, can't have what you want Carly: i can fuck you whenever i want Carly: rn if i wanted to Drew: weren't talking 'bout me Drew: but nah Carly: k Carly: now youre lying Drew: nope Carly: you didnt come into my inbox to cry about your gf Carly: or did you & your that lad now Carly: embarrassing Drew: don't be a bitch Drew: looking for some peace and quiet is that so much to ask Carly: from me yea Carly: you kno i dont do quiet Carly: not w you Drew: ha Drew: cute Carly: & true Carly: arent you bored Carly: dont you wanna have some fun this trip Drew: i told you i'm going to Drew: w ro Carly: yea Carly: get out my inbox then i gotta make my own Carly: plenty of lads on this coach Drew: and girls Carly: nah Carly: back to boys you kno Drew: shame Drew: good times Carly: yea but youre boring now Drew: fuck off Drew: nah i ain't Drew: ali is Carly: tell your missus Carly: ali can still party Drew: not with us Carly: yea Carly: if she wanted Carly: youre the one on a chain Drew: i do what i want Drew: whenever i want Carly: do something then Carly: be fun Drew: whaddya want me to do on this packed coach Carly: the bathroom is free Carly: but k youre too scared to start the party Drew: not scared Drew: just not a moron Carly: k Carly: ill ask someone else Drew: u do that Drew: know it won't be as good as me Carly: ha Carly: maybe used to be Carly: reckon youve lost your touch Carly: married life will do that like Drew: you reckon? Drew: you wish Carly: i kno Carly: its written on you Carly: bored & boring Carly: you couldnt turn me on now Drew: yea yea yea Drew: otherwise written all over your face, babe Carly: ha no Carly: check me out as much as you want you wont see that Drew: so up yourself Carly: cuz im not gonna waste my time w you k Carly: my das more fun than you rn Drew: know you're a traveller like Drew: but that's sick Carly: you cant even slag me off proper these days Carly: who are you Carly: sad Drew: 'cos I don't need another bird doing my head in Drew: all chat but you're the same as her, like Carly: fuck off Carly: nothing ive said i wouldnt follow through on Carly: youre the one thats being a pussy Drew: yeah? well you're a nag Drew: I don't wanna fuck you, get off my dick Carly: get out my inbox Carly: you came pouting to me Drew: 'scuse me for thinking you were different Carly: what do you want boy? Drew: forget it Carly: nah Carly: ask for it Drew: Already did Drew: just be a laugh, yeah, don't get on at me Carly: k Carly: whats in it for me tho? Carly: genuinely asking Drew: idk Drew: didn't promise there was Carly: least youve finally stopped lying Drew: ugh Drew: thought we were getting somewhere girl Carly: im only saying Carly: dont get in a mood Drew: i ain't Drew: who are u sharing a room with Carly: nobody Carly: the numbers are off Drew: lucky Carly: you should be more like me & people wouldnt wanna share w you Drew: always have caleb Drew: banging on and on about his girl Carly: no thanks Drew: didn't think so Drew: nightmare Carly: welcome to the other bed Carly: unless your gonna call me a nympho over it Drew: teachers won't be down but might take you up on that Carly: idc Carly: dont think they were down for me being on this trip Carly: but i paid my money Drew: yeah, that's all they care about Drew: though they were all out there with the behave or you'll get kicked threats Drew: standard Carly: yea Carly: try & send me back home my ma & da arent there Carly: be very irresponsible like Drew: they never are Drew: but they don't need to know that Carly: news to them i had a passport Drew: yeah, only last 5 years don't they? Drew: guess when you was 10 they couldn't always piss off without ya Carly: ha Carly: youre funny when youre not sulking Drew: shut up Drew: 'cos you're alright when you're not being a bitch Carly: ive not been a bitch to you since i was making you work for your 3way Drew: well that was hot so acceptable Carly: k so i can be a bitch if im hot yea Carly: ill remember that Drew: goes without saying Drew: fit girls can get away with anything Carly: so you do think im fit Drew: you know you are Carly: yea but idk what you think Drew: gotta keep you guessing, babe Carly: please Drew: please what? Carly: please do Carly: im bored Drew: same Carly: i can pass you my water bottle if you want Carly: all i could smuggle tho Drew: realtalk Drew: no one's smuggling over borders Drew: not worth the aggro Drew: you'll get stuff here no doubt, i'm losing a week's wages 😒 Carly: its a holiday Carly: itll be worth it Carly: especially if you arent all talk Carly: your gf be losing her v like Drew: i ain't but she is Drew: gonna be hard to get her to 🤐 but if anyone can Carly: in it for the challenge Carly: i get it now Drew: what's to get Drew: she's hot Carly: k Carly: but uptight Drew: better than loose Carly: nah Carly: dont tell me you dont want a girl whod let you do anything Drew: not if she's let every cunt do the same, nah Drew: besides, can train a girl like Ro Carly: she isnt stupid enough to blindly follow commands Carly: or you around Drew: 🤔 we'll see Drew: not that its stupid Drew: i'm not fun to be around? Carly: you were Carly: before you got a wife Drew: not asking for ya Drew: but see, you know what you're missing Carly: youre a good fuck ive never denied it Carly: fun when you want Drew: exactly Drew: its Ro's turn to find out Carly: so go chat her up Carly: you love foreplay Drew: don't reckon she wants her first time to be in the coach toilets Carly: ha Carly: didnt mean you had to do it now boy Drew: you know Drew: work fast Carly: yea Carly: thats romance Carly: dont keep a girl waiting Drew: I am capable Drew: if the situation calls Carly: dont waste that info on me Drew: never Carly: seat swap w me tho Carly: up the front is not a party Carly: you throw up once cuz your hanging & get stuck there for life Drew: 😂 Drew: diddums Drew: alright Drew: can chat up woodfield Drew: caleb will be buzzin' Carly: shes got a body under those new jeans Carly: a goer i reckon Drew: you would Drew: only boys my arse 😏 Carly: gotta do something Carly: bored enough to break a few rules Drew: i see u Drew: MY girlfriend, remember? Carly: what do you think you see Drew: just sayin', asking to move, then saying you're gonna lez off Drew: not that thick 😂 Carly: but obvious Carly: as fantasies go you could do better Drew: been there Drew: done that Carly: not w her Carly: shes no ali but thats mean Drew: again, doubt she'll want you there to help with the devirginizing Drew: try not to take it person Carly: i dont wanna be there Carly: the first time is always shit Drew: nah Drew: not with me Carly: ha Carly: youre not that good Drew: pshhh Drew: don't be bitter Carly: im not Carly: its facts Carly: shell be so nervous youll be lucky if you get more than the tip in Carly: probs shes a crier too Drew: shut up Carly: its not your bad Carly: just how it is Carly: itll get better Carly: maybe good Drew: well it's off-putting Drew: men don't need to know about that stuff Drew: keep it to yourselves Carly: k Carly: just trying to help you be more than all chat Drew: yeah right Drew: like you wanna help her Carly: why wouldnt i Carly: i said shes alright Drew: still, no need to be that charitable Drew: why d'you care? Carly: not offering to warm her up for you babe Carly: ive probs hung out w her more than you have Carly: why shouldnt i care Drew: 'cos she ain't your girlfriend Drew: between me and her, not the fucking committee Carly: unlike you i can care about people im not fucking Drew: 🙄 Drew: whatevs Carly: why do you care if i talk about her or not Carly: that i kno her Drew: 'cos i know what girls are like Drew: always talking Carly: me and her arent bffs Carly: i wouldnt be talking to you if we were Drew: i'd hope not Carly: so dont cry Carly: im not telling her anything Drew: stop acting like you give a shit then Carly: im not acting anything Carly: thats all you babe Drew: fuck off Carly: nowhere to go Carly: busy coach remember Carly: what do you get out of being w her? Carly: she doesnt put out & she does your head in Carly: why bother Carly: there are other virgins in town, i think Drew: idk Drew: she's nice Carly: that it Drew: nah Drew: she's good girlfriend material Drew: you can see, idk why you want me to sing her praises to you Drew: masochist, like 😂 Carly: im only asking Carly: why dont you wanna sing her praises to everyone Drew: i'm not that sorta bloke Drew: cringe Carly: yea Carly: its sweet tho Drew: if you say so Drew: just makes me feel 🤢 Carly: ha Carly: better get up the front boy Drew: deffo Drew: any escape from the caleb and ali show Carly: true Carly: ms woodfield will distract you Carly: shes looking thirsty might offer her a drink Drew: queue for that toilet getting longer by the minute Carly: yea Carly: as if caleb & ali arent in there Carly: slacking Carly: like i taught her nothing Drew: probs just jerk him off in the seats like Drew: not backrow coolkids but still pretty standard Carly: aw Carly: cute Drew: how is that cute Carly: theyre in love Carly: dont be jealous Carly: youd like it if your girl offered to do you Drew: no they ain't Drew: she was with you not that long ago Drew: be on to the next soon Carly: nah Carly: she loves him & its mutual Drew: things change Drew: we don't need to make a song and dance every time someone gets with someone else like Carly: who is Carly: its no big Carly: but its still happening Drew: i'd rather just ignore it 'til it goes away Drew: not like you up in my business 😜 Carly: im not up in any part of you Carly: relax Drew: mhmm Drew: lie harder Carly: nah Carly: i wanna be but im not Carly: facts Carly: id be lying if i said i didnt want you Drew: i know Drew: prove it though Carly: how Carly: what do you want me to do Drew: brave the queue 🤳 Carly: k Carly: [Sends pics and video also because she knows he can't watch it in front of the squad] Drew: tease Drew: swap seats with me so ms woodfield can watch too Carly: prick Carly: youre a bigger tease than me tho Drew: no way Drew: i got the evidence to prove it now Carly: if i was a tease id have given you nothing Carly: let you sweat it Carly: like you are to me Drew: you ain't asked for anything Carly: but you kno what i want Carly: give me something Drew: [Sends ab pic that was just his last Insta] Carly: come on Carly: dont be like that Drew: what? Carly: such an arsehole Carly: im not begging Drew: 😂✌

[fringefilmfest]

Queer Cinema Magic from Female Filmmakers at Fringe!

Chavela, dir Catherine Gund. We don’t want to prematurely herald The Year of the Lesbian, but this year’s Fringe! programme displays a very welcome breadth of feminine film talent, as well as dynamic female subjects. With a Catherine Gund strand throughout and a range of female, non-binary, lesbian and trans directors in attendance for panel discussions, we have really seen a shift in the queer film-making landscape, and the range of queer cinema being made is all the better for it.

Catherine Gund, Act Up.

First we’ve got to talk about our Catherine Gund Focus. From two unbelievable feature documentaries that see Gund ingratiated in the lives of her subjects: Born to Fly: Elizabeth Streb vs. Gravity and more recent work, Chavela, will leave you gasping at the strength of their subjects’ presence in the world. Gund’s films celebrate lives lived fully. We will be tracing this fervour in her earlier career with a presentation of early, social justice based, short films in the aptly titled Lez be Honest. We are even treating you to a masterclass with the master documentarian herself, presented in partnership with Open City Docs School.

Hot to Trot, dir Gail Freedman.

Continuing with a look at dance, Hot to Trot, Gail Freedman’s delicate portrait of same sex ballroom champions preparing for the Gay Games comes to Europe, and we’ll host a Q&A with the director herself. Following the routines and preparations of a section of professional and romantic same sex partnerings, this intimate record will sweep you up in the rapture of bodily movements that express love, passion and tensions between our dance mavericks.

Paris is Voguing, dir Gabrielle Culand.

Repeat attendees will remember our Vogue strand last year, complete with an English Breakfast London ball, a Kiki discussion on the history and relevance of the scene and art of voguing, and films including Kiki and Strike A Pose which each included valuable images of the expressive and vital scene. This year Fringe! screens a new documentary on a European vogue scene. Paris is Voguing sees Willi Ninja’s words “make the real Paris burn!” come to life through the ferocity and tenacity of its vogue champions. Gabrielle Culand’s document of Paris Ballroom culture seen through the bickering and banter of House Mothers Stephane Mizrahi & Lasseindra Ninja is something you will not want to miss.

Homemade Melodrama, dir Jacqui Duckworth.

With queer feminist curating collective Club des Femmes we take a look back at feminist filmmaker Jacqui Duckworth, whose incredible 16mm works discussed open relationships, ‘sweet dyke revenge’ in the porn industry, multiple sclerosis, identity and coming out were pioneering, years before her premature death in 2005. Curated in her honour, and with a great deal of love and thanks, An Invitation to Jacqui D comes to Fringe! on festival Saturday.

195 Lewis, dir Chanelle Aponte Pearson.

Festival Sunday sees a special event at the Barbican: a screening of Brooklyn web series 195 Lewis by Chanelle Aponte Pearson in full. Getting the lesbian series right has been an occasionally disappointing endeavour, but web-series 195 Lewis is definitely the hottest kid on the block.

From the creators of Revival: Women and the Word and An Oversimplification of Her Beauty (two films chronicling the efforts and grace of strong women), 195 Lewis engages with and reflects our London scenes with its hilariously self-referential art talk, playful explorations of gender and sex, and a genius, blink-and-you’ll-miss-it Bette Porter reference. This is accompanied by shorts including the award-winning We Love Moses by Dionne Edwards, and a panel discussion on QTIPOC representation and successes in film and media.

Upon the Shadow, dir Nada Mezni Hafaiedh.

Don’t miss gems of female achievement earlier in the festival too! Head to Tunisia, where first time director Nada Mezni Hafaiedh’s incredible and heartfelt documentary Upon the Shadow follows former Femen member Amina Sboui and her group of activist friends whose lives hang in the balance and at the whims of nations and border forces. The friends and their matriarch Amina look out at cool blue seas wondering what destinies await them and what forces will impact their futures in this stunning documentary that shines a spotlight on the lifestyles of those members of our global queer community that are still fighting for many of the freedoms we have already inherited.

FLUID0, dir Shu Lea Cheang.

Closing out the festival with a lasting impression (and a palpable climax), moving image artist and provocateur Shu Lea Cheang of Fresh Kill; IKU comes to London to accompany our opening film in its UK premiere, FLUIDØ. This sex-capade from the Taiwanese director concerns a future Berlin, a genderfluid race of ZERO GENs, and a struggle to gain control over the production and exploitation of bodily fluids.

Representations of feminine sexuality range from the DIY to the delicate at this year’s Fringe!

There are so many more gems from female filmmakers in the Fringe! Queer Film & Arts Fest programme that I hope you’ll explore, displaying, expressing and recording tenacity, vivacity and the distinct queer feminine perspective.

Full programme info: fringefilmfest.com

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8 Montréal women who make their city shine

Montréal has an inexhaustible resource: strong women who forge ahead, driven to create. As vibrant as the city they live in, they are an inspiration to us all and showcase homegrown talent around the world. In celebration of International Women’s Day on March 8, here are eight women whose talent and passion make Montréal shine.

Régine Chassagne

This member of the popular band Arcade Fire cofounded KANPE, an organization that aims to bring together the Haitian diaspora and people who feel drawn to the Haitian cause. KANPE applies a sustainable working model to combat poverty by helping the neediest families become more autonomous. Thanks to donations collected through ticket sales for Arcade Fire shows across the world, Régine and her band have raised over two million dollars for Partners in Health and KANPE.

Safia Nolin

This young singer-songwriter makes headlines with a voice that exudes strength and melancholy to create a captivating sound. Limoilou, her first album, won her the Felix award for 2016 discovery of the year. After her controversial acceptance speech at the ADISQ gala, she hit back at critics with a brilliant open letter published by Urbania, in which she denounces the fashion constraints placed on women. Soon, she was back with her latest album Reprises Vol.1, delighting fans with her take on Québécois classics.

Marie-Josée Parent

A Mig’maq and Acadian woman, Marie-Josée Parent is the Director General of the organization DestiNATIONS, whose mission is to promote indigenous culture in Montréal. A lecturer and exhibition curator, she explores the ways art can address social, political and community issues. She is also taking strides to develop adequate and respectful representation of indigenous life through visionary projects that underline the cultural and economic realities facing First Nations peoples.

Florence Gagnon

Founder of Lez Spread the Word, Florence Gagnon is at the forefront of the new media landscape. Her website is redefining the image of lesbians of all ages and the trends that interest them with articles that give women a voice. Her web content, also available in magazine form since the fall of 2016, is taking off. In addition to being distributed at numerous outlets in Canada, it is also crossing borders. You can even get a copy at the MoMA shop in New York!

Phyllis Lambert

This grand dame of architecture is behind a number of projects, including Heritage Montreal, an organization that defends the city’s built heritage, and the Canadian Centre for Architecture. She is widely admired for her active role in defending urban parks and toponymical heritage. Lambert recently celebrated her 90th birthday, and her contributions to the city and the world of architecture span over half a century.

Anaïs Barbeau-Lavalette

Author, activist, filmmaker… Anaïs Barbeau Lavalette never ceases to amaze us. In 2012, her film Inch’Allah was selected by the Toronto and Berlin Film Festivals, where it won international critics’ awards. Her latest novel, La femme qui fuit, was inspired by her grandmother’s life. It won the Grand prix du livre de Montréal in 2015.

Gabrielle Laïla Titley alias Pony

The multi-disciplinary artist Pony has made a name for herself through art, first and foremost, but also through posters, t-shirts and sweatshirts. The best-selling Club Optimiste line has even made a few TV appearances. No Role Models, her new installation at the Phi Centre from March 4 to 9, revisits influential childhood icons.

Kim Thúy

It was only after a multi-disciplinary career that this Saigon native decided to pick up a pen and bring us luminous novels shaped by her past. Having fled from Vietnam as a boat person with her parents when she was just 10 years old, she offers a unique perspective on human issues. It wasn’t long before awards for her novel Ru (published in 2009) and her literary essays began pouring in. Seven awards later, she continues to captivate us. At a time when the harsh reality facing refugees is front page news, her words and her experience are more relevant than ever.

Photo Credits:  Régine Chassagne: Susan Moss Photography Safia Nolin:  Raphaël Ouellet Marie-Josée Parent: Cindy Boyce Florence Gagnon: Kelly Jacob Phyllis Lambert: Facebook Phyllis Lambert Anaïs Barbeau-Lavalette: Christian Blais Gabrielle Laïla Titley alias Pony: Facebook Pony Kim Thúy: Elizabeth Cloutier

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