#compete *

[thepersonalquotes]

God gave us ground we created a city, God gave us time we need to create a future.

Amit Kalantri

[ksodirty]

[technicalgrimoire]

Overpowered is a game I feverishly wrote for my birthday a few months ago.

Next week it gets completely re-designed after months of playtesting and development! Get Hype!

Overpowered transforms any RPG adventure into a competitive solo strategy game.

[sidsthekid]

boyfriends on their way to duel!!!!

[thelordismylightandmysalvation]

Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize?  Run in such a way as to get the prize.  Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training.  They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever.

Graphic via Verse of the Day - 1 Corinthians 9:24-25 (NIV)

[somefanficrecomendations]

X-MEN PODFIC REC

An Act Too Often Neglected read by reena_jenkins First Class, (Erik Lehnsherr/Charles Xavier), 12 min Logan didn’t much like Erik Lehnsherr when he first met him in a bar about a year ago. Logan likes him a lot less after he dumps Logan’s tranquilized carcass on Charles Xavier’s doorstep like a dog presenting its owner with a stunned rabbit.

But Also the Sex Thing read by aethel-multivioce, elaineofshallot, reena_jenkins, secretsofluftnarp, Shmaylor, silverandblue, wingedwords Alternate Timeline Movies, (Erik Lehnsherr/Charles Xavier), 17 min, Crack, Matchmaking Professor X and Magneto have a few additional instructions for Logan, as long as, you know, he's going to be back in time

Enigma read by paraka Movieverse, (Erik Lehnsherr/Charles Xavier), 1.5hrs, Time-Travel Fix-It      Written for the following prompt: Erik dies, or finds a reversey-time mutant, or a magical time travelling device, and wakes up in the past. This time, though, it's before he ever met Charles - in fact, it's before his mother died.      He can save his mother that one time (thanks to his mastery over powers carrying back), but what does Erik do after that? Does he stick around, or escape and run to find Charles again (and hope everything doesn't go wrong)?

Just Like A Child read by quietnight Deadpool, (Vanessa Carlysle/Wade Wilson), 56 mins     “Honey,” Wade calls over his shoulder without taking his eyes off their visitor. “Why is there a teenage mutant in our breakfast nook? Not that I’m not happy to see you,” he says to Negasonic, who raises her eyebrows owlishly.      Vanessa comes out of the bedroom and hooks her chin over Wade’s shoulder.      “Do you think she heard me getting my spanking?” he whispers. “Because that was *private* noise.”      “I don’t know,” Vanessa says. “But she looks like she needs some coffee and pancakes, don’t you think?”      Negasonic grins. It’s scary as fuck.

If You Liked The Book, You'll Hate The Movie read by croissantkatie First Class, (multi), 6.25 hrs, AU-No Powers, AU-High School It’s not until Hank realizes half the class are glancing towards the back of the classroom with something like nerves and something like schadenfreude that he finds out Alex Summers is back.

Meeting the Family read by SalazarTipton X-Men x Criminal Minds, (Remy LeBeau/Spencer Reid) 35 mins, 5+1 The five times that Remy meets Spencer's family on his own and then the time the whole team truly meets Remy and Spencer's actually there for that one.

[keyplaid]

It was his first day at St. Edmund's Academy, a prestigious boarding school tucked away in the English countryside. The morning sun poured through the tall, paned windows of the dormitory common room, casting golden stripes across the polished oak floor. Thomas sat alone on an ornate chair, back straight, his hands tightly gripping the armrests as if they were anchors. His freshly pressed blazer felt stiff against his shoulders, and the unfamiliar knot of his tie seemed to choke him slightly. He had heard stories about schools like this one — stories of privilege, tradition, and a quiet, simmering rivalry among the boys.

He looked around at the room, filled with old books, trophies, and remnants of past glories: a cricket bat propped against a dusty shelf, oars hanging on the wall, and a leather football resting on a nearby table. Everything in this place seemed to carry a weight of history, a story of some past student who had left a mark, and now it was his turn.

But Thomas wasn’t naive. He knew how these places worked. He’d seen enough boys’ schools to know that there was always a hierarchy, an unspoken order that was established from the very first day. He was determined to stay above it, to rise above the petty rituals of initiation that he knew would come.

“Oi, new kid!” A voice broke through his thoughts. Thomas turned to see three boys, a little older, standing by the door. They wore the same uniform, but their blazers were worn in and their ties hung loose around their necks. One of them, a tall boy with a mess of blond hair and a mischievous grin, stepped forward.

“You’re sitting in Rupert’s chair,” the blond one said, his grin widening. “And Rupert doesn’t like anyone sitting in his chair.”

Thomas felt a surge of irritation but kept his face calm. “I didn’t see a name on it,” he replied coolly.

The other boys snickered. The tall boy's grin disappeared, replaced by a look of mock seriousness. “Oh, we’ve got a funny one, lads,” he said. “What’s your name, then?”

“Thomas,” he replied.

“Well, Thomas,” the boy said, “around here, you earn your place. And today, you’ve earned yourself a little… welcome.”

Before Thomas could react, the three boys rushed forward. He fought back, pushing the first one aside and landing a solid punch to the stomach of the second. But there were too many of them, and they were too quick. Within seconds, they had grabbed his arms, pulling him out of the chair and onto the floor.

“Let go of me!” he shouted, kicking out, but it was no use. The tall boy grabbed the waistband of Thomas’s underwear, peeking out above his shorts. They were plain white briefs, a bit too snug and with the elastic band slightly frayed — an old pair he hadn’t thought twice about that morning. With a practiced yank, the boy pulled them up sharply, the fabric stretching painfully against Thomas’s skin, causing a searing pain to shoot up his back.

The boys erupted in laughter, their eyes gleaming with amusement. “Look at those tighty-whities!” one of them hooted, his voice filled with mockery. “Did your mum pick those out for you?”

The tall boy grinned wider. “Classic choice, Thomas,” he sneered. “Perfect for a mummy’s boy.”

Thomas’s face flushed with embarrassment, but he kept his jaw clenched, refusing to let them see any tears or hear any whimpers. He could feel the fabric cutting in painfully, the underwear riding high up his back, but he forced himself to remain still, to not give them the reaction they wanted. His fists trembled slightly at his sides as he endured their taunts.

Finally, they let go, shoving him back down onto the chair with a satisfied smirk. “Welcome to St. Edmund’s, Thomas,” the blond boy said with a sneer. “Hope you enjoy your stay.”

Thomas watched them leave, the laughter still echoing in his ears. His cheeks were burning, but he didn’t cry. He wouldn’t give them that. Slowly, he straightened up, adjusted his uniform, and took a deep breath, his underwear still uncomfortably bunched but ignored.

As he sat there, still feeling the sting of the wedgie, he looked around the room once more. The old trophies, the books, the oars, and the bat all seemed to be watching him, challenging him.

Thomas smiled to himself, a small, determined smile. He wasn’t going to let them break him. Not today, not ever.

[falseandrealultravival]

Today's Haiku with Picture 632

White rose

Competes with peony

Its purity

白薔薇の

芍薬と競う

清純さ

(2023.04.30)

[justana0kguy]

2023 SEPTEMBER 22 Friday

"Those who want to be rich are falling into temptation and into a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires, which plunge them into ruin and destruction.

For the love of money is the root of all evils, and some people in their desire for it have strayed from the faith and have pierced themselves with many pains.

But you, man of God, avoid all this. Instead, pursue righteousness, devotion, faith, love, patience, and gentleness. Compete well for the faith. Lay hold of eternal life, to which you were called."

~ 1 Timothy 6:9-12a

[banjacksbandit]

Made a phone bg for good measure

[ckfightlife]

You and your opponent want the same thing. The only thing that matters is who works the hardest for it. Forget the naysayers | Like | Share | Follow | Tag #helpingjiujitsu #ckfightlife #bjj #jiujitsu #artesuave #ckfamily #contractkiller #livethefightlife #nogi #nabjjf #jiujitsulife #fightlife #armedtotheteeth #choke #jiujitsuGI #train #compete #discipline #traplords #clothing #brand #monday #breakwings #chokenecks #kidsbjj #dojobjj @nabjjf @sjjif @ckfightlife #ckathlete #sdbjj https://www.instagram.com/p/CpLLkDCp8LC/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[awanderingmuse-ficrec]

Rediscovery

Fandom: Outer Wilds

Author: satindolphin052

Rating: General

Word Count: 32,125

Characters: OC Nomai Clan, Mint (OC), Piper (OC), Many other Nomai too, Hornfels, Slate,  Gossan, Esker, Chert, Other Hearthians Mentioned

Tags: Major Spoilers, Canon Divergent, Nomai POV, Alternate Universe, headcanon heavy

Mint and Piper are the leaders of a Nomai clan that pride themselves in travelling the universe and gathering inspiration from the Sights, Sounds, Experiences, and Phenomena to create unique symphonies of light and music for the entire Nomai Colony to experience.

While preparing for the upcoming Festival their Vessel hears a distant call for help.

[jekyllhydeapparel]

Tongues out when you’re rowing means you’re not rowing hard enough! www.jekyllhydeapparel.com . . #jekyllhyde #motivated #rowing #chiropractor #compete https://www.instagram.com/p/CmdC38Tukzj/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[the-learning-hub]

Competing in Business as an Introvert: Strategies for Success

As an introvert, you may feel like you don’t have the same confidence and outgoing personality as extroverts, and feel intimidated by the idea of competing against them in business. But don’t worry; it’s possible to be successful in business as an introvert, and here are some strategies to help you do just that. Utilize Your Strengths. As an introvert, you have many advantages and strengths that…