#cause then she can think about if she’ll have her fave food for dinner or crave it or miss it or be reminded of it when away from home

[writerfae]

Hi!

Just imagine the day Callan and Henry officially started dating, Henry comes home smiling like a fool, with a skip in his step, red in the face, and Aiden's like: Are ok? Do you have a fever? Get to bed right now!

Henry: Aiden, I do not have a fever

Aiden: Then why are you red like a rose?

Henry: Ammm... allergies?

Aiden: Bed! Now!

(I love Henry and Callan so much (both as individuals and as a couple)😭❤️)

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Petition to give Aiden a notebook to keep track of all the crazy things that get revealed about his family:

Cameron opens his mouth

Aiden: Hold it! Who's he?

Cameron:...

Henry: ...My birth dad.

Aiden, scribbling: ...birth dad. Got it! Do we like him?

Henry: No

Aiden, scribbling: ...we don't like him. Ok! I'm done! WHAT THE ACTUAL-

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When Aiden and Henry reunite

Aiden: Henry?

Henry: Yes, Aiden, it's me- WAIT! Sorry, wrong person! There's no way he grew taller than me!

Aiden: I'm even angrier now!

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You know how baby Aiden used to pull on Henry's ears?

What if when they reunite Aiden sees his ears for (to his knowledge) the first time, and he tries to pull on them to see if they're real or something?XD

Also, guess who's noticed another writing problem with their mc again? :D

It's fine, I'm working on fixing it, I'm just not sure how to yet (good thing I found the problem, though! I'm happy about that)

It's that I was writing some pre story fluff thing and I realized that when she's not thinking about taking care of Ákos, or freaking out about something, Adél's pretty "no thoughts, head empty", which isn't good!

The reason I'm worried is because for the others these things came maybe a bit more naturally, and I'm afraid of how it'll turn out if i try to "force it" with Adél, but I'll figure it out! (Tell me, I got this, please, I'm scared) (sometimes I'm sitting here, like: should I just erase Adél and start from scratch, and that makes me really sad! Please tell me not to do that! Who will give Ákos magical hugs then?)

Sorry for the complaining, i hope you don't mind

Yes to all of these!

After the story is done, Aiden could probably write a whole family chronicle and it would most likely be titled like What the Fuck Fae - a story of wild shit I learned about my family in the past few weeks

Your problem with Adél is really valid, though if I’m being honest, it sounds to me like it is pretty much the same problem we talked about before: you haven’t figured out enough of Adél’s personality yet.

Which is completely fine and normal and not meant as criticism. I just think that this is the core issue that leads to the “no thoughts head empty-mc” problem.

When her main traits are worrying about everything and caring for Ákos and these main traits are as dominant as they are, then of course that’s what she will do all the time when you write her. That’s why she needs more traits.

I mean I don’t know if she has developed more since you asked me about writing her the first time, so I don’t want to make assumptions. But maybe you really should equip her personality a bit. I think that’s the first step to improve writing her and “giving her thoughts” (for the lack of better words).

Of course there’s characters that come more naturally. And then there’s ones that are a bit harder to figure out. Those need time and care and yes, sometimes a little bit of force. Otherwise you’ll get stuck. Remember, developing an mc is a progress! There’s no progress if you don’t try!

So just keep writing her! If it turns out sounding too forced or you won’t like what you came up with, you can always cross it out. And even that will take you a step further to figuring Adél out, because then you’ll know what you don’t want her to be like/to think about.

Don’t give up! I know you can figure it out! And please, don’t erase Adél. We love Adél! And she’s already a solid framework for a good character!

You just need some more practice and time with her! Sometimes you have to lock yourself in a room with your oc and try to get them to talk to you.

[storiesofsvu]

Holiday’s With Heather

Heather Dunbar x fem!reader So today…@alexusonfire and I started talking about holidays with our fave ladies, and we got very in depth with Ms Dunbar in particular, and it started with Christmas and spread to the entire year. I consider this a collaboration with her considering the shared ideas that created this! hope that you’re all having a wonderful holiday season! Warnings; language, alcohol, smut.

· Holidays with Heather have always been an event. Like, you cannot tell me this woman loves her holidays, she adores hosting, even if it does stress her out a bit, or the hired help annoys the fuck out of her. She loves to show off, and what better time to do so than any holiday?

· Parties are lavish, catered, held in the yard, the guest house, or sometimes the main house if she’s feeling extra showboat-ey or it’s a smaller crowd. Decorations are extreme, tasteful, classy, and to her absolute perfection. The theme is immaculate, the food and drinks are completely complimentary towards whatever holiday it is, and everyone knows that an invite to a Heather Dunbar holiday party is like fucking gold.

· Little do they know that the real party, happens after everyone’s left, after the staff is gone and it’s just you and Heather left in the house.

· Christmas is a week long affair, work party, extended family and friend party, smaller intimate family affair with the kids, presents, your traditional Christmas dinner and everyone getting along and having a great time. She naturally has the Christmas themed all silver and blue, and no matter how many times to you try to talk her out of it, she won’t give it up.

· But once everyone’s out the door for the evening, she turns to you, gleam in her eye, asking if you think you’ve been naughty or nice this year? You know what she’s looking for and can barely stammer out a response.

· She simply chuckles darkly, mentioning she has an outfit laid out for you on the bed, and that you should hurry up and put it on like a good little girl, and she’ll meet you in the bedroom.

· You can’t help but laugh a little bit that she’s left you a skimpy, sexy elf lingerie costume to put on, but Heather has never been one to shy away from role play, and you enjoy the fuck out of it, so you do as your told.

· Your breath catches in your throat at the sight of her in a red and white lace and fluffed Santa lingerie set (picture this: )

· And she is ready to torture you…cause, naturally, you’ve been very naughty this year.

· She surprises you with a new crop, the end shaped like a small christmas tree, ready to leave christmas tree welts all over your perfect skin. Matching the green crop is a set of satin restraints for your wrists, and a cute little green collar with a jingle bell on it that tinkles every time she pounds her cock into you. If she thinks you’ve been really bad, or if you ask for more, she’ll break out the new nipple clamps with the mini christmas baubles on them.

· It’s safe to say your first Christmas with Heather is your new favourite thing.

· But here’s the thing….she does this for every holiday….

· Halloween is all witchy, leather, a stunning corset on her, matching witch hat, maybe in some gorgeous, expensive and stunning vampire fangs, contacts to make her eyes truly supernatural. That night she dresses you up like the good little kitten you are, ears, collar, and a plug with a cat tail that she coos constantly how adorable you look. She praises you the entire time, but there’s never a moment you’re not on your knees.

· When Valentine’s Day rolls around, you’re surprised to find nothing set up when you come home. There’s no texts, no little notes of what to do, demands or tasks for you to complete. Instead, you find Heather upstairs in the bedroom in a far to innocent light pink babydoll, her hair loose, a feigning innocent pout on her lips as the roles switch, letting you take control for the night, “I’ve been waiting for you kitten…Mommy wants you to fuck her tonight, make me yours, whatever you want..please?��� And with those gorgeous doe eyes you can’t help but pounce on the bed immediately, completely destroying her like she wasn’t even prepared for.

· Easter is probably the biggest shock of all of them for you, it’s a menial holiday after all, neither of you are religious, but you spend the Sunday with her family for dinner and treats.

· Monday you basically spend the day off lounging around the house, giving her a quick kiss on the couch when you mention that you’re going to jump in the shower before you have your nightcap and nightly tv time.

· Upon arriving back into the living room, you find Heather in none other than a classic black Playboy bunny outfit, complete with ears, her hair loosely curled over her shoulders and your jaw quite literally drops, stunned, gay panic, unable to speak at the sight.

· She smirks with a chuckle, asking how she looks as she slowly turns, popping up a bit to make the fluffy tail bounce and you do your best not to drool.

· It’s safe to say you have the absolute best sex of your life that night, and you make sure that she keeps that outfit.

· In response she laughs, telling you she has a green one made to your measurements, because…of course she does…

· Speaking of green…

· St Patrick’s day, you don’t really think about it, it’s a holiday for young people to go get loaded on beer and be obnoxious, so you quite obviously forget about the tradition of wearing green.

· Heather scolds you with a tsk when she finally see’s you at dinner, not an inch of green in sight, but she lets it slide for now.

· Once she has you undressed in the bedroom only to find a mismatched white and black set, she huffs, finally reminding you that if you don’t wear green on St Pat’s, you’re getting pinched.

· You giggle at the little pinch she gives your ass as she’s undressing you (while revealing her own immaculate green lingerie).

· But you weren’t expecting her to absolutely torture you tonight because of the no green. She spends SO much time on your nipples, pinching them, sucking and licking at them, biting harder than normal, a cute little pair of shamrock clamps latching sharply onto them while she teases and edges you that you’re in tears by the time she finally decides to let you come.

· At the end of that session she reminds you that is what happens if you don’t have green on. You adamantly agree that you’ll make sure to have some green on next year (but in the back of your head you’re already reminding yourself to not wear any because holy shit that was hot)

· 4th of July, you aren’t really expecting much. She’s a politician, usually stuck at work related events that weekends, firework shows and the like. Rob usually hosts a pretty big BBQ to make up for Heather’s lack of hosting time, an old tradition continued passed their divorce. So aside from being on her arm all day, you don’t expect much.

· But…of course she’s got something up her sleeve.

· That morning she leaves a lovely red, white and blue set for you to wear under your outfit, just knowing how scrumptious you look under it will drive her insane all day.

· If she has exclusive access to the Oval Office, she’s definitely railing you over the desk, surprising you by being strapped all day without you knowing.

· If not…you come home to her home office being remodelled into a copy of the Oval, and you are only to address her as “Madame President” the entire time and it’s way fucking hotter than you ever thought it could be, and it honestly becomes one of your favourite role plays during other parts of the year.

· Thanksgiving is pretty simple, she stuffs you.

· Sometimes she double stuffs you, and she gets off so fucking hard and how much you love it, and how well you take it. There’s probably some left over whipped cream from pumpkin pie that makes it into the bedroom with you, cause…why not.

· You’re thrown for a loop on Veteran’s Day.

· Again, you think nothing of it because of her political affiliation.

· But then you come home to a note saying to change into the set left on the bed. It’s not Heather’s usual colour preference. In fact, it’s one she’s never had picked out for you before, and it piques your interest.

· Then you hear voices down the hall, and Heather emerges with none other than war vet herself, Jackie Sharp at her side. Heather smirks, looking at you as she says “today is about honouring our troops…I know how good you can be kitten, why don’t you show Daddy Jackie?”

· And naturally the two of them absolutely destroy you, but also give you all the attention, cuddles and little kisses to make sure you’re okay afterwards.

· It’s safe to say, that no matter what the holiday is, you know you’re in for something incredible fun and entertaining as long as you’re with Heather Dunbar.

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What happened to Wendy?

(Version) TLDR; While rehearsing for a Christmas concert Sbs is having Wendy was seriously injured after falling 2.5 meters (more than 6 feet, around 8 feet) off a risen stage/platform. Sbs issued an apology to the fans but not to Wendy & fans are angry because her pelvis injury alone will take 6 months to fully heal (at minimum) she was also still receiving emergency treatment (according to S.M.) when Sbs made the lousy excuse of an apology. The injuries caused were a broken pelvis, broken (right) wrist, and ‘serious facial’ injuries. (Cracks in right check bone) People are mad because Sbs was aware of their unsafe stage much earlier than Wendy’s injuries. So it was 100% preventable. Also this injury is not Wendy’s fault at all. Lots of people are trying to place her at blame when she didn’t do anything wrong. Personally I think the statements were worded to make it sound like she fell off the normal stage so it didn’t sound as bad when in reality she fell from a raised stage.

MamaMoo & Twice both mentioned the unstable & malfunctioning stage (sbs knew about their unsafe stage since the 24th at the least) MamaMoo’s Solar was Also (minorly) injured by the unsafe conditions. Sbs didn’t cancel or move back the concert to properly fix the hazard stages so there is a chance that your faves are going to be preforming on a dangerous stage. I know it’s unrealistic to hope for a lawsuit but I really hope she sues sbs & the people responsible for her injuries. Wendy cannot preform. It’s safe to assume she (& possibly red velvet) will be on a hiatus until Wendy is healthy. Even if her injury fully heals, no surgeries needed, super small clean break, & everyting is ideal this injury could still cause her severe pain in the future. Red velvet may cancel their ‘psycho’ promotion all together, but Wendy cannot partake in future schedules for probably a year.

Edit: (26th of December) new information we’ve received, Wendy’s injuries will have her hospitalizated for at least 6 weeks. The damage to her face is cracks in her right cheek bone. Majority of her body is covered in bruises. Do to being so swollen doctors are not able to make accurate diagnoses at the time. (Basically from what they can see these are her injuries they could be better or worse but we need to wait until swelling goes down)

The tunnel was dark & crammed there was no marks (tape that glows in the dark) for her to see where the tunnel ended. The stairs were not in the proper spot (not raised) causing her to fall. She was rehearsing for her solo cover of ‘speechless’ from the movie ‘Aladdin’ (it doesn’t seem like the rest of red velvet witnessed the accident so that’s a good thing!) once Wendy was rushed to the hospital & staffs heard what happened they still didn’t do jack shit about the dangerous stage. No marks were added & other groups & idols practiced on the same stage (exactly how it was for Wendy) after her fall (everyone had already learned of the accident so can you imagine the anxiety running through those idols heads?) this injury was 100% preventable. Had sbs simply put markers down it’s safe to assume Wendy wouldn’t be hurt. The one sbs preformance you see circling around is Red Velvet’s rehearsal stage. (Cause why not milk as much money from them as possible) right now red velvet members will only be participating in solo activities (Irene hosting on Kbs, while seulgi, joy, & yeri will be participating in MBC collaboration stages.) these schedules were in place before the accident.

Edit: (30th of December) Wendy is doing well! Her parents are in Korea at the hospital with her & Red Velvet have come to visit her! Right now it’s hard for her to eat so she’s sticking to soft foods that don’t require much if any chewing. Her, Seulgi, Joy, & Yeri watched (Kbs) gayo daechukje live (in her hospital room) together in support of Irene.. Red Velvet said that Wendy is still bright and cheery regardless of her situation, she’s worried they aren’t eating enough and still taking care of them. Wendy was sad however when they couldn’t eat dinner together on Christmas (a tradition the girls have) they also told fans they are sharing the encouraging messages with Wendy! They showed her when ‘Wendy we love you’ was trending on Naver & all the nice words people had for her. Joy was really open about her unhappiness with sbs & their shitty excuse of an apology towards Wendy. She did say she was thankful for how luvies are trying to get sbs to right their wrongs & prevent this from happening to anyone else. Joy talked about how hard Wendy prepared for her stage & that she wouldn’t let go of her microphone even on the way to the hospital :( Joy also recorded a video of Luvies cheering Wendy on, (she says she’ll post Wendy’s reaction.) they talked about being nervous and what to say if asked about Wendy at their fan signing but that they were thankful when fans didn’t ask & were respectful of the girls. [it seems like the girls are visiting Wendy any chance they get, please continue to send all of red Velvet your love and support!]

Edit: (6th of January) it’s officially been announced that Wendy will not be joining the tour as she recovers (duh) AVEX says they will inform fans when she can partake in Japan’s schedules again. Refunds are being issued tho those who no longer want to attend.

[overcanary]

Attractive Plate Makes Tastier Dinner. Know Why

Looks in the same class as it tastes? Why an alluring plate makes for a more delicious supper

Mindful introduction prompts an increasingly agreeable feast. So would it be advisable for us to figure out how to put forth comparable attempts at home – especially when taking care of little kids?

Natural home-made sandwiches.

A determination of alluringly introduced natural home-made sandwiches.

Another investigation drove by Professor Charles Spence, the Oxford University gastrophysicist causing a ripple effect in the nourishment business, has demonstrated certain that creation something look great makes it successfully taste better as well. What's intriguing, is that where past examinations have concentrated on advanced dishes – sautéed chicken bosom with a fines herbes sauce, darker rice pilaf and sautéed green beans with toasted almonds – and Michelin-style plating – organizing a 17-segment serving of mixed greens to resemble a Kandinsky reflection – here the plates being referred to included a basic nursery plate of mixed greens (leaves and cucumber with other unknown fixings), and steak and chips.

A plate of sirloin steak cut to show the pink tissue.

A plate of sirloin steak slice to show the internal shade of the meat. Photo: Daniel Bendjy/Getty Images

Spence's group found that even with such fundamental dishes, mindful introduction implied coffee shops found the nourishment progressively flavourful: cutting the filet on a level plane, in this way demonstrating the inward shade of the meat, or serving the cucumber daintily cut on the other plate of mixed greens fixings, made the two dishes significantly increasingly mouth-watering – and have all the earmarks of being progressively costly. On account of the plate of mixed greens, coffee shops were happy to burn through multiple times more for that enhancing array, £3.85, rather than £1.35 for the ill-equipped adaptation. While it appears to be thoroughly clear that in case you're going to purchase a serving of mixed greens, you'd preferably it really be readied, it is important that that arrangement is esteemed twice as high as the crude fixings. With regards to nourishment, it appears we are eager to pay a considerable amount for mindful work. As Amy Fleming composes, about the Kandinsky serving of mixed greens, others' exertion tastes acceptable. Then again, a lot of object is offputting: as Jay Rayner noted a month ago, high end food is on the fade. When eating out, generally, we need great nourishment, however little faff.

A serving of mixed greens with cuts of cucumber

A serving of mixed greens with cucumber meagerly cut on different fixings.

Be that as it may, what of the nourishment we set ourselves up? Does likewise level of exertion go into what we put on our own plates? Fleming, toward the finish of her piece, makes plans to ensure it does, particularly when quickly dishing up supper for her children: "Nourishment plonked on to the plate pell mell makes them profoundly suspicious," she expresses, "though a satisfying example or a cunning course of action gets things off on a fine balance."

Asking companions shows it can go the other way however. One, Jessica Stanley, an essayist and mother of two, is suspicious of anything excessively smooth or excessively particular in a café: "No smears of puree or painstakingly calculated square shapes of fish. I'm aware of an excessive number of fixings on one plate, an additional sauce or jam or residue or palatable blossom that says the culinary expert isn't sure about his dish." So, she says, she'd never do that in her own nourishment. "In the event that I realize that the fixings are acceptable I wouldn't fret how a dish is served at home: if the sheep's natural and time has been taken, splat a major serving of shepherd's pie on the focal point of my plate." The one concession she'll make to nourishment styling, she says, is to wipe the edge of the plate clean of smears and sprinkles.

With regards to her baby, how nourishment is introduced is guided by this one inquiry: "How might I get her to eat a reasonable eating routine with no injury?" Stanley's procedure is straightforward: an assortment of hues and surfaces, a decision of spoon and bowl so the kid has something to do with the issue, and new things served alongside old faves. Or on the other hand in reality not served up by any stretch of the imagination. "The most straightforward approach to get her to eat something can't serve it by any means," she says, "simply nibble on it myself so she takes it from me." And in conclusion, "in case we're eating as a family I compliment her by serving her the very same supper on similar plates that the grown-ups use. I can promptly observe her sit up straighter and gobble in an increasingly grown up way."

This is a genuinely exact portrayal of how I approach taking care of a baby as well. A determination of loads of small amounts, the more variegated, the better. What's more, I certainly appreciate making everything look satisfying. It's the small things on different things that work especially well: escapades or different pickles, cleaved herbs or nuts, dark sesame seeds on white rice, a disintegrating of feta on red, red tomatoes. However, assortment, difference and scrupulousness are core values in all the nourishment I make and serve. It's instinctual: I need the nourishment I provide for somebody – to anybody – to look wonderful.

veggie lover plate of mixed greens with spelt wheat, sesame, tofu, red chime pepper, snow peas and carrots

Assortment, differentiation and tender loving care … a veggie lover serving of mixed greens with spelt wheat, sesame, tofu, red chime pepper, snow peas and carrots.

I ask my mom and my auntie Mary about their methodology, and it's the equivalent. For Mary, it's self-evident: you need to eat something that is new, cooked perfectly, organized with reason. "It doesn't need to be substantial, simply energizing," she keeps up, "with various tastes and surfaces in every significant piece. There's nothing more regrettable than a dim, bubbled supper." But it's the fixings above all else that issue: if it's crisp, it'll be excellent. Likewise, introduction begins with arrangement: it's beginnings with how you strip your Brussels sprouts and cut a cross in the base before you cook them (or don't).

For another companion, Su Card, mother and grandma, introduction and nature of fixings need to go inseparably – nor are adequate all alone. What's more, she's not effectively tricked: "I don't know that looking great makes it taste better. It unquestionably raises desires and fervor, to check whether it tastes tantamount to it looks, and when it doesn't it's a failure. I additionally think I originate from a financial foundation that doesn't overdo it out on eating out that much, and I very disdain paying for investigates taste. I wouldn't fret paying for something that has been acceptable worth and scrumptious yet not for something that looks better than it tasted … I'd preferably somebody cooked with affection and care even with modest fixings than costly ones tossed on a plate – to me, that is only a remark on what they can manage."

So making a plate look flawless is significant – not beautiful or extravagant. Card says she'll certainly consider how she cleaves a carrot or cuts a courgette, never plumping for the swamp standard circles of yesteryear. What's more, not being an extraordinary dough puncher, she'll do cakes with large chunks of apple, "natural product that can bear to be dry around the edges, nothing that necessities to rise equitably or be finely frosted, no meringues that need to look like mists on a plate."

Photography in cookbooks, and via web-based networking media, Instagram specifically, positively fills in as a wellspring of motivation, in any event, for the individuals who simply cook for themselves or their families. Stanley says she as of late began serving "bowls of disaggregated bits of plate of mixed greens or vegetable or a protein over a grain. That is Instagram's flaw." The entire #avotoast blast has as a lot to do with how great crushed or cut avocado on toasted sourdough looks as it does with the natural product's alleged superfood medical advantages, particularly when topped with a sprinkling of stew chips or a delicate bubbled egg. In any case, making nourishment look great just so you can post a photograph of it online is, for me, a surefire approach to remove the delight from cooking: it turns into work to be done, no longer a minute to appreciate.

Maybe the way in to a gorgeous plate lies in the affection at its center. Evenness Breakfast, the Instagram account that most precisely exemplifies the specialty of designed plating, began in 2013, when, as the site hesitantly states, "when Mark moved in with Michael" and the last begun making breakfast for the previous, spreading out the two dinners in immaculate balance. My mom summarized it flawlessly when discussing my granny: "We grew up poor, similarly as she had done. In any case, Granny had a method for causing us to feel like every one of us got something exceptional. She never just tossed things on a plate. It generally looked light and new, never stodgy or substantial." Whether it's a Michelin-featured culinary expert or my grandma, when the cook gets ready and dishes up something made with care and consideration, the outcomes are bound to be scrumptious.

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the essential paris travel guide & map

the essential Paris travel guide & map

Finally the essential Paris travel guide & map are here! Two years ago Matt & I came to Paris. Fast forward to now, and we’ve fallen in love with the city, rented an apartment, and call Paris home 6 months out of the year. Eula took her first bite of food here, her first steps here, and celebrated her first birthday here. It’s become our second home. And I’ve gotten to know it so well, though it’s forever full of surprises. Below I’ve given you my Paris travel tips for the first timer along with my favorite stays, coffee, eats, drinks, and shops. And I’ve included a free map of the most Instagrammable photography spots in Paris….cause I miiiiight know a thing or two about that! The map also has my favorite eats & shops on it, and you can use it on your phone! It’s the perfect companion to a trip to Paris or planning one!

When people ask me “Why Paris?”, all I can really say is because when I look up, it makes me happy. Because my daily errands are more beautiful. Because I can buy a real époisses. Because when I’m surrounded by iron street lamps and Haussmannian rooftops and toy chimneys, I am, it seems, a little lighter. And I am not, by nature, light. I’m, if left to my own devices, an anxious person. And while I subscribe to the old adage, “It’s not where you are, it’s who you are”, I do find where I am can be the icing on the cake provided I’m doing well.

Given the wrong mind set, I can be miserable in Paris or paradise. We all could. But given that I am, on the whole these days, content & ever striving towards a reasonable assessment of the fear & sense of urgency that plague me regardless of circumstance, I find myself generally happy here in our fourth floor walk up come heat wave or snow, both of which we’ve been here for. I prefer the snow.

Paris, I think, is a mirror. If you’re young and wild, she’ll be young and wild. If you’re old and stodgy, she can meet you there as well. If you’re like me and decidedly (one hopes) neither, there’s that too. I spend most of my time in the admittedly bourgie neighborhood of the Marais where we live or working at a co-working space nearby. I rarely adventure to the left bank, though I’ve nothing against it. In the spring I look forward to taking Eula to Luxembourg Gardens to rent a toy sailboat to float on the Grand Bassin duck pond.

My favorite moments thus far have been spent tucked in some cozy café/bar/bistro with my husband or a dear friend, walking along or over the Seine, finding myself near the Louvre and glimpsing it without stopping while buying a power cord one day, magic hour when the streets glow, my morning walk to coffee, and buying flowers & vegetables at the market for supper.

For those wondering, we don’t have a visa, and because we travel so much, we don’t need one. If we ever walk down that road, I’ll be sure to share all about it! As it stands, we spend 3 months here every 6 months, which is how much we are allowed to be in Schengen as Americans. For us & our weird life we crafted, it works perfectly!

Paris Travel Tips

Learn the basics. Most Parisians do speak a little English, but you’re going to get a much warmer welcome if you make an attempt with French. Just being able to say “hello”, “goodbye”, “please”, “excuse me”, “do you speak, English?”, and “thank you” is better than nothing! English has become the international language, especially in capital cities like Paris. You can use it, but don’t be a jerk about it or assume everyone speaks it.

Wear comfortable walking shoes. You’re going to do a LOT of walking if you’re doing it right. Be sensible and chic a la the Parisians and opt for a leather ankle boot…or some good looking trainers! Americans aren’t the only ones sporting sneakers these days.

Carry cash. A few places are cash only, so don’t get caught empty handed!

Keep your wits about you in the metro. There are pick pockets, so stay aware of your surroundings especially late at night. I’ve never had a problem, but I know people who’ve had run ins.

Don’t bust out your laptop at a café, especially on the weekend, instead look for “co-working” spaces if you plan to sit and work. You pay buy the hour but the drinks are free.

Tipping isn’t much of a thing but there’s nothing wrong with a small tip or throwing your change in a tip jar at a coffee shop.

Not all restaurants are child friendly though most are. Call or email ahead if you’re unsure.

Just because they aren’t smiling and hugging doesn’t mean they hate you. Okay, they might hate you, but even friendly Parisians aren’t usually effusive (unless they’re from elsewhere…which many of them are!) And they can be very direct. Don’t take it personally. We’ve found it to be, generally, a very friendly city!

French schedules are weird. Always double check hours online. And even if it says they’re open, don’t be shocked if they’re closed.

The entire city shuts down in August for les vacances. It’s not the best time to visit unless you want quiet and don’t care if a lot of places are closed.

Places to Stay in Paris

Apartments Actually

Hotel Paradis

Hotel Henriette

Hotel Emile

AirBnB – We love le Marais!

Le Citizen

Hotel Particulier 

The Best Specialty Coffee in Paris

Fragments Cafe – beautiful craft coffee and avo toast that’s the stuff of legends. Also, their chocolate cookie. If you’re looking to run into people you know (or know of!), Fragments is the place. Angle for the “Instagram” table by the window! Open 7 days a week, Monday-Friday 8 AM – 6 PM & Saturday and Sunday 10 AM – 6 PM.

Boot Cafe – with their iconic blue storefront, Boot is an Instagram favorite, and they also serve Elephant(no Illy here!) A great place to grab a quick cup (and snap a photo!) a emporter as you explore the Marais.

Loustic – our neighborhood favorite for craft coffee. I’ve been here at least three times this week—the food is as good as the coffee. AND if you’re lucky, catch them on Saturday’s for a breakfast burrito. Monday-Friday 8:30 am – 6 PM, Saturday 9:30 AM – 6 pm, Sunday 10 AM – 6PM.

Neighbours – a small little café with pretty terazzo tiles on the bustling Boulevard Beaumarchais. They serve delicious espresso drinks and small bites. I’m obsessed with the granola bowl. Open seven days a week, Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM – 6PM & Saturday-Sunday, 9:30 AM – 6 PM.

Radio Days – a quiet, calm little café with beautiful craft coffee. Open Monday, Wednesday-Friday 8:30 AM – 5 PM, Saturday-Sunday 10 AM – 6 PM. Closed on Tuesdays!

Telescope – another specialty coffee purveyor in Paris. If you take your brews seriously, this is another stop for you. Monday-Friday 8:30 AM – 5 PM, Saturday 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM. Closed on Sundays!

Best Eats in Paris – Breakfast / Brunch  / Juice Bar / Lunch

Holybelly – wildly popular brunch spot with a decidedly Aussie bent with French flair (which means good coffee and food!)—arrive early or at off hours if you aren’t prepared to wait in a line!  Open 7 days a week, 9 AM – 5 PM with the last orders taken at 4 PM. No reservations.

Candelaria – Candelaria is many things, but they also happen to have a killer Sunday brunch. Grab some huevos rancheros and a slushy margarita for a departure from the classic croissant & café. Open daily. Taqueria is open 12 PM – 10:30 PM Sunday-Wednesday, 12 PM-11:30 PM Thursday-Saturday, bar open 6 PM – 2 AM. Reservations recommended for a table in the bar and for a table for Sunday brunch.

Le Petit Marcel – a classic little brasserie with a lovely skillet of eggs & bacon, delicious pastries, and very traditional coffees (i.e. not specialty), also open for lunch and dinner. Open 8:30 AM – 12:15 AM daily. No reservations.

Buvette – the sister location of Buvette NYC and Tokyo, this is one of the most beautiful brunches in Paris—piles of fluffy scrambled eggs & thinly shaved ham, a croque madame to die for, and all manner of other deliciousness. Open 8 AM – 12 AM Monday – Friday and 10 AM – 12 AM Saturday & Sunday. No reservations.

Ellsworth – A classy little Sunday brunch spot that also does lunch and dinner (see below) Sunday Brunch 11:30 AM to 3 PM

Frenchie to Go– satisfying brunch classics like Eggs Benedict and killer takes on American treats like pulled pork sandwich, ruebens, and a lobster roll.  Breakfast/brunch until 11:30 AM only. Open daily: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Ob-la-di – a photogenic little tea shop in the heart of the Marais. Opens 8 AM – 5 PM Monday – Friday and 9 AM – 5 PM Saturday & Sunday

Season  – a juice serving, moringa pancake slinging healthyish diner style café. Open Monday-Saturday: 8:30 AM – 1 AM, Sunday 8:30 AM – 7 PM. The kitchen closes at 4 PM on Sundays.

Wild & The Moon-  One of our favorite cold press juice & vegan food joints. A healthyish favorite for sure. I’m obsessed with their mylks! The Blue Star & the Hollyweed one are my faves. Hours vary by location. Check the website!

Otium – a gorgeous cold press juice bar in the 9th. Tuesday – Saturday 9:30am – 6pm

Miznon – the best pita of your life—a MUST eat, don’t miss the famous whole roasted cauliflower! Sunday –  Thursday 12 PM – 11 PM, Friday 12 PM – 3:30 Pm, Closed Saturdays

Best Restaurants In Paris – Dinner

Au Passage – Rock & roll vibes, small plates, modern food, creative & delicious flavor pairings. Order the things you might normally be afraid of (like duck heart or tripe) because you’ll love it here. Also a great spot for natural wine. Reservation recommended. Open Tuesday-Saturday, 7 PM – 1:30 AM. Closed Monday and Sunday.

Septime – one of our all time favorite meals (in the world). A reservation is a must & should be made far in advance. If you have a local friend willing to stop by in person and can be flexible with dates, that’s best. We often go for lunch as it’s cheaper, awesome, and a little easier to get in. Wine pairing is a must if you’re a wine lover. Open Monday 7:30 Pm – 10 PM, Tuesday-Friday 12:15 PM – 2 PM & 7:30 PM – 10 PM, and closed Saturday and Sunday!

Clamato – seafood lovers heaven, owned by the same group that does Septime. Love this spot for dinner or pre-dinner oysters and something refreshing to drink. Wednesday-Friday 7 PM – 11 PM, Saturday and Sunday 12 PM – 11 PM, Closed Monday and Tuesday!

Verjus – a modern bistro with fresh, creative tasting menus. Say hi to Rob in the kitchen for us! Reservations required.  Monday-Friday 7 PM – 11 PM, Closed Saturday and Sunday!

Frenchie – Another beautiful, modern bistro. One of our favorites. In fact, it’s been too long since we’ve been here. Gotta get back soon! Reservations required. Open Monday-Friday 6:30 PM – 10 PM, and 12 PM – 2 PM also on Thursday and Friday!

Frenchie Wine Bar – the more laid back, walk-in friendly sister to Frenchie serving up addictive, high brow comfort food like pastas. Open 7 days a week 6:30 PM until 11 PM! No reservations needed.

Shu – A taste of Japan in Paris. Like being transported to Kyoto. I dream of the ochazuke. Open Monday-Saturday 6:30 PM – 11:30 PM. Closed on Sundays. Reservations recommended!

Ellsworth – Modern bistro fare in a cozy setting. I recently had some of the best fried chicken of my life there, and that’s coming from a Southerner. Open Monday 7 PM – 10:30 PM, Tuesday-Saturday 12:30 PM- 2:30 PM & 7 PM – 10:30 PM, and Sundays 11:30 AM – 3 PM! Reservations recommended!

Le Grand Bain – Hip, small plates bistro in the 19th from a former chef of Au Passage. From sea snails to lamb shoulder to things like gourgeres covered in melting lardo, this place is the best for a fun night out with friends. Don’t miss the panisse & a bottle of natural wine. One of our favorite date night spots—tell Ed and his impossibly cool wife, Zoe, hi! Open 7 days a week from 7 PM – 11:30 PM!

Le Mary Celeste – A laid back oyster bar with a great cocktail program & small plates from the homies that brought us Candelaria—best enjoyed by ordering sundries and sharing them with friends. Open 7 days a week from 6 PM – 2 AM! Reservations recommended!

Le Petit Celestin – The place to go for classic dishes like boeuf bourguignon and tartare and a super energetic, fun vibe. Closed Monday and Tuesday, Wednesday-Friday 8 AM- 12 AM, Saturday & Sunday 10 AM – 2 AM

Chez L’Ami Jean – Another classic spot serving up traditional French fare. Open Tuesday-Saturday 12 PM – 2 PM, 7 PM – 11 PM. Closed Monday and Sunday.

Les Philosophes – my favorite French Onion soup in the city. Open 7 days a week 9 AM – 2 AM

Robert et Louise – meat and potatoes, Paris style. Come here for the blazing hearth (where the meat is cooked), and don’t miss the escargot! It’s my favorite. Closed Mondays, Tuesday and Wednesday 7 PM – 11 PM, Thursday and Friday 12 PM – 3 Pm & 7 PM – 11 PM, Saturday 12 PM – 3 PM & 6 PM – 11 PM, and Sunday 12 PM – 11 PM.

Dersou – Japanese French food in the heart of Paris with a sophisticated cocktail pairing. A personal favorite! Open Tuesday-Friday 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM, Saturday 12 PM – 3 PM & 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM, and Sunday 12 PM – 3 PM.

Buvette – Beautiful food in a cozy atmosphere be it breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Open Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM – 12 AM & Saturday and Sunday, 10 AM – 12 AM

Candelaria – TACOS in the front, party in the back. No Reservations needed! Open 7 days a week 12 PM – 11 PM & Friday and Saturday 12 PM – 12 AM.

Restaurant A.T. – modern plates, natural wine, and an awesome chef. Reservations are best.

Best Places to Get a Drink in Paris

Candelaria – Push through the kitchen door of the taco joint to find one of the best mezcal bars in the world. Reservations sometimes needed for a table in the bar. Order the Guapo. It’s not on the menu & involves hot sauce. The bar is open 7 days a week 6 AM – 2 AM.

Sherry Butts – Chic craft cocktail bar near the Place des Vosges. Open 7 days a week! Tuesday-Saturday 6 PM – 2 AM & Sunday and Monday 8 PM -2 AM.

Septime La Cave – Best wine bar in the city…it can get pretty packed! I like to go early for small plates (and to nab a coveted place to sit!) Open 7 days a week 4 PM – 11 PM.

La Fine Mousse – For the beer lovers. Get your lambic & gueze on. Open 7 days a week 5 PM – 2 AM!

Where to Shop in Paris

Merci  – a lovely cafe & dreamy concept store, great for brunch and a shop. I buy ALL the linens here.

Frederick Gautier Ceramics – small studio, Kyoto inspired ceramic artist

Marché aux Enfants Rouge – Saturday Morning farmer’s market

Marche d’Aligre – Flea Market meets Farmers Market. Heaven. Tuesday-Saturday 8am-5pm; Sunday 8am-1pm

ZOE LEE – quirky, boutique shoe shop in the Marais

Paul Bert Serpette – my favorite section of the weekend flea markets. Check their website for hours.

La Trésorerie – beautiful, minimalist home goods store

E.DEHILLERIN – reputedly Julia Child’s favorite kitchenware store, a classic not to be missed

Terroirs d’Avenir – A collection of market shops on Rue du Nil—the most gorgeous produce stand, butcher, fish monger, and little bakery

Centre Commercial Kids – A super cute children’s clothing & toy store near Du Pain et Des Idees. They carry Bobo Choses & a few of my other favorite brands.

BONTON – Children’s clothing mecca. Half of Eula’s clothes come from here. Maybe more.

Epices Roellinger Paris – A beautiful spice shop that’s excellent for stocking your pantry or gifts.

Boutique Noë – Japan inspired fashion made in France. Beautiful woven leather bags & comfortable, free form clothing.

Smallable – One more kid’s store! A concept store featuring children’s clothing, toys, home goods, and more!

Le Marais – Okay, this isn’t a shop, but rather a neighborhood filled with shops. Great for a wander if you’re looking to do some shopping.

La Galerie de L’instant – A vintage photography gallery and shop featuring iconic musicians. One day I’m going to get a photograph of Serge Gainsbourg here.

Best Pastries, Bread, Chocolate, and Sweets in Paris

Du Pain et Des Idees – my all time favorite bakery in Paris. The escargot fruit rouges & orange flower butter brioche is to die for. Open Monday-Friday 6:30 am – 8 PM. Closed Saturday and Sunday!

Poilane – an iconic bread bakery. Ina Garten has been known to stop in here. Monday – Saturday 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM & Sunday 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Jacques Genin – delicious caramels & pate de fruit! Open Tuesday-Sunday 11 AM – 7 PM. Closes at 7:30 PM on Saturdays and closed on Mondays

Le Chocolate Alain Ducasse – Ducasse does chocolate…enough said? Open Tuesday – Saturday, 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM.

Paris Ladurée Royale – A classic. There are locations all over the city…so if you happen to be near one, grab a box of treats!

And that friends is IT! It was a labor of love for both you guys & the city to put this guide together, and it truly has ALL of my favorites on it. If you’re traveling to the city make sure you don’t miss the map! You can use it via google maps on your phone so it’s super handy to have on the go! It has some of my favorite walking routes, eats, shops, and allllll the good Instagram & photography spots!

And if you want to see A BUNCH of photos of Paris (hopefully to get you inspired to GO!), keep scrolling. There were so many, and I just couldn’t choose.

Source: https://localmilkblog.com/2018/02/wander-guide-a-weekend-in-paris.html

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                       [ ･ﾟ✧  EMOJIPEDIA GUIDE TO KIM AHYOUNG LEILANI , PT. 1 ]

🍰 FAVORITE TYPE OF SWEET / DESSERT  

✧ — ; anything from hawaii, she misses her fave spots endlessly and tirelessly. mention the lilikoi creme brulee from hali-imaile general store in maui and she’ll regale you with stories of how she ditched classes just for a taste of the best creme brulee in the world

🐢 DREAM ANIMAL FOR A PET 

✧ — ; obsessed with the aristocats as a kid, she used to want a cat the most but after watching lady and the trump, siamese cats were ruined for her and so were every other cat in the world. while she loves playing with pets, she doesn’t think she’s suitable for the responsibility of taking one in. she thinks she’s the type that doesn’t go home enough to have a loving pet to come home to but try to convince her of that and she’ll be the one biting. as far as she’s concerned, she’s desperate to have a pet even when everything goes against it. 

🐙 DEEPEST DARKEST FEAR

✧ — ; she’s terrified someone will find out why she left boarding school, why she agreed to move to seoul because most of all she’s terrified that her baby sister will find out. the higher you are, the harder you fall. for years, she’s been setting herself up to come tumbling down.  

🌎 ONE LIFE TO LIVE IN THIS WORLD, WHAT DO YOU DO?

✧ — ; if she had a choice, she’d continue traveling the world. no settling down. just a kick, push and best of all coast on the back of her skateboard, recording her adventures the way she is trying to do now but on a much smaller scale. narrow it down to one location only? there’s no place she’d rather be than hawaii. you can take a girl off the island but you can’t keep her away for long. 

🎂 MAKE A WISH 

✧ — ; her birthday is a cause for celebration and she treats it as a national holiday. if it could be one for any reason, she’d lobby for it. at the mayor’s office, cash me ousside how bow dah? cake’s a must and blowing out every single candle is her specialty. she’s only celebrated one birthday so far in seoul and it wasn’t what she expected. it turned out to be more. ( see pending plot page for more info! ) 

🎓 ARE YOU ONE DEGREE HOTTER THAN THE REST? 

✧ — ; currently working on a undergraduates at kyunghee, she recently changed her major from business to interior design much to her stepmother’s dismay. as for her high school education, she was once enrolled in one of the top boarding schools in england as well as europe but left for personal reasons. 

📬 MAIL TIME, WHOSE LETTER MAKES HER WAG HER TAIL? 

✧ — ; as a child, she wanted to hear most from her father. now, she’d tear a letter from him in half if she ever got one. a strong if and she doesn’t carry any hopes for it. the person she’d like to hear from most is the person that probably wants nothing to do with her but she just wants to know if he’s okay. 

⌚ TICK TOCK, THE CLOCK CHIMES FOR YOU

✧ — ; in the words of ashanti and ja rule, “i’m not always there when you call but i’m always on time.” punctuality is a weakness of hers but she’s a reliable person when it comes to anything else. a shoulder to cry on? she’ll drop everything for you. a lunch date? you’re better off expecting it to end up being dinner. 

💰 ALL THE MONEY IN THE WORLD CAN’T BUY YOU LOVE

✧ — ; finding money on the streets is luck but to find a large amount / something of that much value, she’d never feel right holding onto it. her grandfather’s history as a cop guides her moral compass when it comes to things like that— it was broken when she was in boarding school but that’s completely different— and she’d either find the owner, turn it into the authorities, or donate it. her charity of preference? women’s shelters. 

👙 EVERYWHERE I GO, THE GIRLS WANNA DRESS LIKE ME

✧ — ; she doesn’t consider herself trendy and she wouldn’t purposely buy trends if she knew. if she is trendy, it’s in the sense that miranda describes in the devil wears prada: 

                                “you go to your closet and you select... i don't know... that lumpy blue                                  sweater, for instance because you're trying to tell the world that you take                                  yourself too seriously to care about what you put on your back. but what                                  you don't know is that that sweater is not just blue, it's not turquoise. it's                                  not lapis. it's actually cerulean. and you're also blithely unaware of the                                  fact that in 2002, oscar de la renta did a collection of cerulean gowns                                  ( ... ) then cerulean quickly showed up in the collections of eight different                                  designers. and then it, uh, filtered down through the department stores                                  and then trickled on down into some tragic casual corner where you, no                                  doubt, fished it out of some clearance bin. however, that blue represents                                  millions of dollars and countless jobs and it's sort of comical how you                                  think that you've made a choice that exempts you from the fashion                                  industry when, in fact, you're wearing the sweater that was selected for                                  you by the people in this room from a pile of stuff.” 

that being said she does have a particular style and it just so happens to match up with some of the current trends, like baseball caps, denim jackets, bomber jackets, etc. 

🎠 WHERE SHE STOPS, NOBODY KNOWS

✧ — ; rollercoasters are her jam and the ferris wheel is exhilarating but a bit slow for her taste. that being said, one of her favorite places that she’s visited is the boardwalk in santa cruz because it’s the best of both worlds. amusement park, a place to skate, and the beach but she’s only gone once in her life. even that was enough to make it her favorite. 

🔮 DO YOU BELIEVE IN MAGIC IN A YOUNG GIRL’S HEART? 

✧ — ; if she felt as if she was being deceived, rest assured she would definitely say something. it’s more unlike her to stay quiet but that being said, she does have some belief in psychics if they seem genuine. when it comes to spirits and ghosts, she is more forgiving because of the beliefs of those close to her in hawaii. despite what anyone believes, disrespecting the spirits on the island is unforgivable and she’s first to cause a scene if someone openly does. 

🎃 FAVORITE HOLIDAY

✧ — ; the first week of may, lei day is her absolute favorite because it was her mother’s and her mother’s before that. a family that adores flowers, she’s no different even if she chose a different career path in the end. while she cannot celebrate it in seoul, for her first year, she did wear flowers in her hair anyway and she plans on doing so again come may. 

🎶 THIS SONG IS FOR YOU

✧ — ; her personal music taste varies but she does tend to listen to more chill music, especially when she’s skateboarding but when it comes to dancing, her preference is mostly hip-hop. more classical music / ballad type of songs are her choice on rainy days but it’s not her go-to. 

💒 I KNOW THIS LITTLE CHAPEL ON THE BOULEVARD 

✧ — ; while marriage is something she considers in the far future, she doesn’t look for commitment now. romantic relationships are frivolous and she doesn’t believe she’ll find anyone soon. when she first meets anyone, unless the signs are very obvious, her opinion of a person remains platonic beyond a general assessment of attractiveness. determining if she finds someone attractive is easy, deciding to think of them as anything more usually doesn’t cross her mind. 

♓ YOU AND ME, LET THE STARS ALIGN

✧ — ; she is a scorpio and if she had the choice, she would likely continue to be one. other signs she thinks she could possibly fall under are aries, gemini, and sagittarius. positive traits of a scorpio that she relates to are: passionate, brave, stubborn, and a true friend. negative traits she relates to are: jealous, possessive, controlling, vengeful if wronged, and secretive.

🚼 BABY, MAYBE 

✧ — ; similar to marriage, she does think it’s a possibility in the far future and she’d like to be a mother someday, it’s not on her mind now nor does she think it will be anytime soon. she’s prefer to only have a few kids versus a large family because she’s from a family of only two children and most of her family before her was the same or less. her lack of attachment to anyone on her father’s side contributed to this because she doesn’t see the appeal in large families, or so she claims. the truth is, she’s very envious of a complete family and would only have children if she thought she could provide them with that. 

⚠ CAUTION: HOT 

✧ — ; on many occasions, she’s had to be talked out of doing something risky but the most significant to her is a police officer who became like an uncle to her convincing her not to surf with the possibility of a storm coming in. she didn’t think the warnings were valid with how calm the waters were but the winds came in strong. if she had gone, she would’ve been lost at sea and she doesn’t forget to thank him about it every once in a while despite the teasing. it’s not the first time he’s tried to convince her not to do something but it is the first he insisted upon so strongly that she actually heeded his words, words that saved her life. 

♿ TURN YOUR WEAKNESSES INTO STRENGTHS 

✧ — ; she is not physically or mentally handicapped. however, she could be considered emotionally handicapped because one of the reasons she does not chase relationships, platonic ones included, is because of her father’s abandonment of her mother. after growing up and both seeing and experiencing firsthand what it did to her mother, she refuses to let it happen to herself or her sister. their family has suffered enough. 

💊 TAKE A CHILL PILL

✧ — ; she is not medicated but she does take vitamins every morning and isn’t fond of eating breakfast for that matter. while it’s not the healthiest option, she opts for a type of shake instead of solids and snacks throughout the day. her bag always has some kind of food packed away into the smaller pockets. 

🌞🌜 MORNING BIRD, NIGHT OWL, BIRDS OF THE SAME FEATHER

✧ — ; once fond of early morning surfing, she’s easily a morning bird but like a bird fleeing to the north once winter comes, she becomes more of a night owl in colder temperatures, choosing to stay up or out at night. when she was studying abroad, the nightlife was hers to rule and now that she’s in seoul, she’s tempted to fall back into bad habits. 

📚 THE MOST UNIQUE PORTABLE MAGIC

✧ — ; while she thinks of the world of novels as a beautiful place and she’d love to explore more, she’d much rather be out there living life, searching out adventure in a physical sense. it’s also hard to get her to stay still for long but the efforts have been made before and she’s fond of webtoons because they’re quick and short especially for the frequent bus rides she has to take in order to get around the city. it’s still an adjustment from living in honolulu. 

📓  DEAR DIARY

✧ — ; her deepest secret is one she wouldn’t dare write down but she did once keep a journal, at the advice of her grandfather who recognized too much of himself in his oldest granddaughter. the first secret she wrote is i wish i knew who my father was. now she wishes she never met him. 

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Can you share some little head canons about the The Squad™(by that I mean Sasha, Marco, Connie, and Jean!) They are my fave little group!!

Um, of course I can do some headcanons for The Squad™! They’re my favorite little group too, and they need some more love! (I will apologize for how long it took me to get to this; school. I will also apologize for making it a little more shippy than usual, but I’ll do my best to keep it neutral so all ships have their day.)

Any AU:

They became friends by accident. Connie sat next with Marco and Jean at dinner the first night, and the three became friends by proximity. They started hanging out together, training and studying and just hanging out together (depends on au, of course.) Then, they got Sasha involved by jumping on the teasing train that grew after the potato incident, (cause there was probably one of those in a modern context too.) At first, Jean and Connie join in on the teasing, but Sasha just dishes it right back at them until they gain a mutual respect and just become friends. Marco was friendly the whole time, of course. 

When Sasha sneaks food into class, the boys all get a cut. 

Connie was the first person she ever willingly shared food with. Jean and Marco were close seconds, but no one let Connie forget that he was first. 

Marco, Connie, and Sasha are the only people who know that Jean’s terrified of thunderstorms, and are therefore the only people capable to calm him down through one. 

They tease each other relentlessly. Even Marco, who was so sweet in the beginning, is just destroying his friends with these witty one-liners, and they all just throw it back. If you didn’t know them, you’d think they hated each other. But it’s all in good fun, and they know what’s too far and never go there. 

They initiate the prank wars. Any prank war that occurs, you can bet that one or more of them was involved in setting it up. 

Marco loves hugs, and Sasha loves hugs, and Connie’s good at giving hugs, and Jean’s not into hugs but he kind of has to be now. 

Sasha sings a lot without realizing it. She’ll sing while cooking or cleaning or just walking. And she’s really good. One day, Marco joins in. And their duet is angelic. Eventually, Jean and Connie find their harmonies, and it’s just real cute, them all singing together as they work. 

They will volunteer to take each other’s chores/work if one is hurt, sick, or emotionally incapacitated. 

They’ve all gone to visit Marco, Jean, and Connie’s families. Jean’s mom cannot get enough of her son’s friends, (which embarrasses Jean to no end,) Marco’s oldest sister is an unofficial squad member, and Connie’s younger siblings will hang off of his friends for hours and still can’t believe their brother knows such cool people. It’s just Sasha and her dad, so while they’ve all met him, she doesn’t have as many funny stories. 

Jean and Marco are the biggest shippers of Connie and Sasha. Connie confided in them first that he liked her, but didn’t want to ruin their friendship, as he didn’t start liking her till they’d been friends for about 1.5-2 years. Jean and Marco taught him how to flirt/not be ridiculously awkward around her, and basically made their relationship happen. Best wingmen ever. 

Of course, Sasha and Connie did the same for Jean and Marco and it’s still up in the air who the best wingmen actually are: Jean and Marco for getting two awkward dorks to admit they’re in love, or Sasha and Connie for getting two stubborn dorks to admit they’re in love. 

Sasha cooks, Marco bakes, Connie sets the table, and Jean washes the dishes. 

The amount of dance parties that occur spontaneously would be uncomfortable to the faint of heart. 

They are all close enough to be able to open up without feeling awkward or scared of judgement. While they joke and tease, they do deeply care about and respect each other, and will always be there for each other in any way that they are needed. 

The goal of everyday is to make Marco laugh so hard that he starts squeaking, cause he sounds vaguely like a pterodactyl and it’s hilarious. 

Modern Only:

They have a squad snap, and are all each other’s best friends and longest streaks. They send the worst snapchats of each other, and of themselves. They also have a group message that’s pretty much just memes and dog pictures. 

There are movie marathons that are just a competition to see who’s the biggest nerd. Star Wars? Connie v. Marco. Lord of the Rings? Marco v. Jean. Disney? Back off, Sasha’s got this. Harry Potter? All four vying for power. 

Everyone expects Sasha to always have snacks, but it’s actually Marco that’s got food on him at all times. 

The boys live together junior and senior year of college. Sasha is there 95% of the time. The only reason she doesn’t live with them is because she has a dog and Marco’s allergic. 

They have fam dinners every Sunday night. 

Marco’s very passionate about grammar, so the other three try to make his life agony by purposely using improper grammar around him. 

Sasha has a running list of the things these boys say while drunk. It’s a very long list, and it is comedy gold as far as she is concerned. 

They love to have squad outings where they go do something fun. Museums, day trips to the beach, escape rooms, comedy shows, painting class… they’ve tried it all, and always have a blast together. 

Connie makes a lot of playlists that he shares with the squad, and insists they listen to on road trips. They’re usually pretty good, but you know that there will be songs on their solely for meme purposes…

They make photo albums and scrapbooks of their adventures. It’s rather cute. 

[lunarfoxgirl]

100 questions thing

I was tagged by @uniquelykaydt! I’m not gonna tag a bunch of other people though, do it if you want to and tag me back so I can see but no pressure.

1: Is there a boy/girl in your life?

Ye

2: Think of the last person who hurt you; do you forgive them?

Yeah, mostly because I believe in forgiveness. Doesn't mean everything is fine, but I'm not one to hold grudges.

3: What do you think of when you hear the word “meow?”

'right meow' jokes tbh

4: What’s something you really want right now?

Financial stability, a sense of purpose or direction, to not have to shave my face ever again, grapes/blackberries

5: Are you afraid of falling in love?

Honestly, yes. It happens easily for me, but my marriage kind of fucked up my perception of and desire for relationships, and so I worry a lot about how I handle them and how they will or won't work out, and it's just really stressful for me

6: Do you like the beach?

Nah. I like being near the ocean cause the sound and sight are calming to me, but I don't like the sand and I don't like the water and I don't like swimming and I don't like the smell and just no lol

7: Have you ever slept on a couch with someone else?

Probably but I don't specifically remember it

8: What’s the background on your cell?

9: Name the last four beds you were sat on?

Mine, Derrick's, Rena's, and probably Rusty's

10: Do you like your phone?

Yeah, it's good. Want a freaking pixel but I'm broke as heck lol

11: Honestly, are things going the way you planned?

Not even remotely my dude

12: Who was the last person whose phone number you added to your contacts?

I think Lou

13: Would you rather have a poodle or a Rottweiler?

probably a poodle cause at least then I could get a little one lol, I'm not a fan of real big dogs, I want something I can pick up and cuddle

14: Which hurts the most, physical or emotional pain?

Emotional pain can definitely last a very long time in a very excrutiating state, but I don't think I've ever literally blacked out from emotional pain, so...

15: Would you rather visit a zoo or an art museum?

zoo generally, but art museums are cool

16: Are you tired?

I am tired at the moment, but generally speaking, I am less tired today than I have been in a while, really caught up on sleep this past weekend

17: How long have you known your 1st phone contact?

First as in top of my contact's list? Uh... like a year and a half?

18: Are they a relative?

Nope, friend of a friend

19: Would you ever consider getting back together with any of your exes?

Nah

20: When did you last talk to the last person you shared a kiss with?

Like, a little over an hour ago, text messages. Talk with voices? probably about a week? 10 days? we've watched shows on rabbit a couple times but she was on her phone for it so no video/audio just shows and typing

21: If you knew you had the right person, would you marry them today?

Today ends in 1 hour, but tomorrow... probably not. Life situation way too messy at the moment, and at this period in my life I'm really big on stability, which I have some semblance of at the moment. If everything lined up right, I wouldn't be opposed to it, but eh.

22: Would you kiss the last person you kissed again?

Yeah, will next time I see her I'm sure

23: How many bracelets do you have on your wrists right now?

None, though I have 4 on the post of my headboard right next to me

24: Is there a certain quote you live by?

"Do unto others as you would have them do unto you" is probably the closest that I'm specifically aware of and remember at the moment.

25: What’s on your mind?

Housing applications, work, rwby fics, puzzle and dragons, sleep

26: Do you have any tattoos?

No, but I want to get the classic Raava back tattoo, I'm just chicken and broke. Only tattoo I really strongly want right now

27: What is your favorite color?

Pink and Blue in a couple of very particular varieties that I don't have good names for at the moment

28: Next time you will kiss someone on the lips?

March 31st

29: Who are you texting?

Ash mostly, Rena's asleep at the moment, I texted stephanie but wasn't really expecting a response tonight

30: Think to the last person you kissed, have you ever kissed them on a couch?

ye

31: Have you ever had the feeling something bad was going to happen and you were right?

I don't get that feeling very often, but when I do, it's usually right

32: Do you have a friend of the opposite sex you can talk to?

Derrick! and others to lesser degree, but yeah, Derrick's great

33: Do you think anyone has feelings for you?

I am literally dating another girl right now

34: Has anyone ever told you you have pretty eyes?

Yeah, tbh I should get contacts cause everybody loves my eyes and my glasses hide them

35: Say the last person you kissed was kissing someone right in front of you?

Right now, I would be very confused. But if I knew about the situation then I'd probably be chill. Polyamory is a thing and relationships are complicated and I'm not opposed to abnormal arrangements.

36: Were you single on Valentines Day?

Nah

37: Are you friends with the last person you kissed?

Currently dating

38: What do your friends call you?

Megan, Meg, Light, Beautiful (yes, really)... there used to be a couple others that would be super awkward to explain out of context so I'll just skip them lol

39: Has anyone upset you in the last week?

A bit, but not majorly

40: Have you ever cried over a text?

Yeah. Several occasions, actually.

41: Where’s your last bruise located?

Dude, at any given time, I have like 5+ bruises on my arms and legs. Welcome to retail

42: What is it from?

Retail in some form, probably a cart handle or the edge of a shelf or balancing something heavy in the wrong spot or some shit

43: Last time you wanted to be away from somewhere really bad?

approximately 7pm tonight when work was being a dick and I wanted to just go to sleep

44: Who was the last person you were on the phone with?

Walgreens pharmacy asking whether I was going to come pick up my damn prescription already XD

45: Do you have a favourite pair of shoes?

Yes, this one pair of boots I have, fave easy

46: Do you wear hats if your having a bad hair day?

I own like three hats that I never wear. Bad hair day = ponytail just like every other day lol

47: Would you ever go bald if it was the style?

Nah, I've done near that before but I like my longer hair better, style can fuck itself

48: Do you make supper for your family?

Once in a GREAT while, I will make dinner for me and Derrick and Lily. I think it has happened twice since we moved in together. So basically no. I cook for myself most of the time though, even if it is just shitty little stuff.

49: Does your bedroom have a door?

Yes? All bedrooms should have doors imo

50: Top 3 web-pages?

Tumblr Rabbit PADX >.<

51: Do you know anyone who hates shopping?

Rena pretends to hate shopping but she only hates shopping for things she's not specifically interested in, if you take her shopping for like UnderArmor or something she'll be there for ages and enjoy it.

52: Does anything on your body hurt?

My lower back and my feet most days, my head at the moment a bit

53: Are goodbyes hard for you?

Not usually, but sometimes

54: What was the last beverage you spilled on yourself?

Probably a soda, maybe water, I don't remember

55: How is your hair?

Kinda oily and in bad need of a wash, but otherwise okay

56: What do you usually do first in the morning?

Lay in bed for two hours lmao but once I finally get up it's usually bathroom and then food

57: Do you think two people can last forever?

I think two people can last a lifetime. I'm not convinced about forever.

58: Think back to January 2007, were you single?

Nope, I had been dating my ex-wife for almost a year at that point

59: Green or purple grapes?

Green

60: When’s the next time you will give someone a BIG hug?

Probably march 31st

61: Do you wish you were somewhere else right now?

nah I'm good now

62: When will be the next time you text someone?

literally in like 15 minutes

63: Where will you be 5 hours from now?

Sleeping

64: What were you doing at 8 this morning.

sleeping

65: This time last year, can you remember who you liked?

the person I'm dating

66: Is there one person in your life that can always make you smile?

Yeah, a few people, I try to stick with people like that

67: Did you kiss or hug anyone today?

Nope, at least not physically

68: What was your last thought before you went to bed last night?

I honestly do not remember, I've slept since then

69: Have you ever tried your hardest and then gotten disappointed in the end?

Yeah, a few times

70: How many windows are open on your computer?

uh 2 at the moment, chrome for tumblr and this text document that I'm writing this in so tumblr doesn't fuck it up

71: How many fingers do you have?

10, like most (but not all) people

72: What is your ringtone?

some default thing that I can't be arsed to look up specifically

73: How old will you be in 5 months?

I will be a few days shy of turning 29

74: Where is your Mum right now?

At the house she is currently staying at, most likely.

75: Why aren’t you with the person you were first in love with or almost in love?

She broke up with me. For reasons I still do not understand. Which is also the case for the second person. Hmm.

76: Have you held hands with somebody in the past three days?

Nah

77: Are you friends with the people you were friends with two years ago?

Pretty much all of them, yeah

78: Do you remember who you had a crush on in year 7?

That was 2010 years ago so I don't think I was crushing on anyone. If you mean when I was in 7th grade, I actually do, her name was Melissa and she was one of the few crushes I have ever had (and it is not the same Melissa who is my sister).

79: Is there anyone you know with the name Mike?

My grandfather

80: Have you ever fallen asleep in someones arms?

ye

81: How many people have you liked in the past three months?

Probably like 4 but I fall in like with strangers almost constantly it's ridiculous

82: Has anyone seen you in your underwear in the last 3 days?

I have, there's a mirror in my room

83: Will you talk to the person you like tonight?

Ye

84: You’re drunk and yelling at hot guys/girls out of your car window, you’re with?

Probably like Obama and Laverne Cox cause this is clearly a strange dream I'm having considering I almost never drink, I almost never find someone hot (asexual), I have literally never harrassed someone on the street

85: If your BF/GF was into drugs would you care?

Depends on the drugs. If she was into like pot or something then whatever, but if she was into like crack then yeah I'd fucking care lol

86: What was the most eventful thing that happened last time you went to see a movie?

I think the last time I went to see a movie, we failed to see the movie XD

87: Who was your last received call from?

Walgreens, about that prescription

88: If someone gave you $1,000 to burn a butterfly over a candle, would you?

Can I kill the butterfly a different way first? Cause that sounds really unnecessarily cruel, but $1000 would be a big fucking deal at the moment

89: What is something you wish you had more of?

Time and motivation

90: Have you ever trusted someone too much?

Yeah, thought they were worth it but they proved me wrong. Still do probably, but to lesser degrees.

91: Do you sleep with your window open?

Nope, damn noises keep me up

92: Do you get along with girls?

Like 95% of girls and like 85% of boys tbh, I'm easy to get along with

93: Are you keeping a secret from someone who needs to know the truth?

Probably somewhat but nothing specific comes to mind

94: Does sex mean love?

Nope

95: You’re locked in a room with the last person you kissed, is that a problem?

Being locked in a room is usually a problem, regardless of company

96: Have you ever kissed anyone with a lip ring?

Nope, though she had a fake one that she pranked me with, jerk

97: Did you sleep alone this week?

Girlfriend is 700 miles away so yeah

98: Everybody has somebody that makes them happy, do you?

If I didn't then I wouldn't be part of everybody?

99: Do you believe in love at first sight?

Nah. Like, sure, love? No.

100: Who was the last person that you pinky promised?

Rena. The dork

[petersasteria]

Fave Imagine!

Pairing: Fave x Reader (basically any guy you want. YouTuber, band member, you name it, fam. Just go ahead.)

Request? No.

Warning: None. 

H/N = his name

Italicized = letter/note

Bold = tweets or mentions

Bold and italicized = reply

*If you see the parenthesis with some jobs in it, just pick their job.

E.g.

He's not (recording songs/filming YouTube videos) today.

Srsly just pick their job. You get it XD

This is a letter type of thing. My friend/cousin and I thought of it in values class XD

The setting of this is like, you leave early for work and you decided to leave H/N a note on the fridge and the coffee table.

* * * *

H/N's P.O.V

I wake up to see that Y/N's not beside me. She told me yesterday that she'll be leaving early for work today, because they have a meeting. I, however, will be staying at home. I've got no (songs to record/videos to film) today, so I'm totally free.

I did my morning routine, and went to the kitchen to see what's in the fridge, only to see a note/letter from Y/N.

Dear H/N,

Hey! It's Y/N here. Just remember that I love you so much. Since you're my boyfriend, follow these and I'll exercise (you know I don't exercise, but for you I will. If you follow these).

10 Relationship Commandments

1.) You shall not have another girlfriend besides me.

2.) You shall not talk about your ex behind my back. I'll eventually find out if you do. If you ever so slightly mention her (by accident or not) or think about her, I'll destroy you.

3.) Remember our anniversary.

4.) Honor me as your girlfriend. In short, treat me right, you bastard.

5.) You shall not be a kill joy. If I want to go to the mall with my friends or whatever, allow it. If you know or sense that I'll come home completely shitfaced, come with me to be sure (but promise you'll be sober the whole time).

6.) You shall not cheat.

7.) You shall not steal my food whether I am or I'm not on my period. I'll share whenever I want to. If you have a problem with that, then leave.

8.) You shall not talk bad about me behind my back or I'll crucio you.

9.) You shall not embarrass me in front of your friends or I'll do the same to you in front of my friends.

Lastly,

10.) You shall not glance at other girls let alone talk to them (unless I know this girl).

Love you babe! I'll be home by 5! Xx

Y/N

I finish reading the note/letter she wrote. I folded it nicely and put it in my pocket.

Geez. This girl is seriously crazy, but I love her. She's the best.

I decided to make myself a bowl of cereal. I put the bowl of cereal on the coffee table and sat down on the couch. I scrolled through my Twitter feed to look at all the tweets of my friends.

@/(H/N's band mate/best friend): Just (recorded song/filmed a video) with @/(famous singer/famous YouTuber)!! Hope you guys like it! : )

@/(His Twitter Name): That's sick mate! Very excited to (listen to it/watch it).

@/(Fan's Twitter Name): @/(His Twitter Name) & @/(Y/T/N) are literally goals just saying <3 *insert picture of you two*

@/(His Twitter Name): @/(Fan's Twitter Name) @/(Y/T/N) aww thanks for the support, love!

After scrolling through Twitter, I decided to turn on the t.v. I put my phone next to the bowl of cereal to get for the remote, until I saw another note/letter.

I chuckle to myself and read the letter.

Hi babe!

I know what you're thinking, 'How many letters does she have?' or 'Why did she write me these?!' or 'Omfg please stop'.

Guess what? I'm not gonna stop 'cause I'm a legend.

Show this letter to any slut/whore/hoe who comes near you or flirts with you.

10 Commandments to Stay Away From MY MAN

1.) I'm his girlfriend. You're just a hoebag that needs to stop flirting.

2.) If you're the ex, don't even try. If he broke up with you, there's a reason why. Therefore, you should accept that. If you broke up with him, that's your loss, princess. Either way, he's mine now and there's nothing you can do about it.

3.) If you're a waitress who's serving us on our anniversary dinner, I can tell your manager to fire you. If I were you, I'd watch my movements.

4.) Girl, I'm gonna put you in your place. I'm his girlfriend, and he shall put me first (except if you're an old lady who needs to cross the street or a friend/family member, then you're excluded).

5.) If you're sad and lonely, buy yourself a happy meal. Don't go and steal other girls' boyfriends.

6.) I know that my boyfriend will never cheat on me, so don't drag him into your sin.

7.) Don't steal my man. To be frank, don't steal anyone's man. Get your own.

8.) If you're talking shit, I'll avada kedavra you.

9.) If you don't like being embarrassed, don't embarrass yourself in front of me.

10.) If you ever so slightly glance at my man or think of him, I'll gouge out your eyes.

Have a nice day, slut/whore/hoe! : )

See ya later, babe! X

Y/N

I chuckle at the note. Like what I did with the first letter/note, I folded it nicely and put it in my pocket.

I guess I fell asleep on the couch for a few hours, because I woke up with the door opening to see Y/N holding KFC take-out. I told you... she's the best!

I walked up to her and kissed her forehead. "Hey babe."

"Hey! I got us some KFC. I can't even bother to cook. Sorry I'm lazy." Y/N apologized.

"No worries, babe. You're forgiven. By the way, I read your letters/notes." I chuckled as I put the food on the coffee table.

"Really? What d'ya think?" Y/N shouted from our shared bedroom. She's probably changing into some comfy clothes.

"I thought it was cute. But the second letter was quite funny." I told her as she came out of our room.

"Shut up I just don't want to lose you." Y/N sat down on the couch.

"You won't."

"Fuck yeah, I won't."

"I love you." I looked at her lovingly.

"I love you too." She smiled.

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Wrote this: February 13, 2017

Posted: February 20, 2017

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