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sadb0ysims · 6 years ago
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THE SIMSELF TAG featuring yours truly and her wonderful assistant, antoinette
1. WHAT IS YOUR FULL NAME? mia and thats all ur getting out of me
2. WHAT IS YOUR NICKNAME? oh god we have some embarrassing ones but jordan and jords are nicknames of mine and u might be able to guess the other obvious ones dgjhfdj
3. BIRTHDAY? february 25th babey
4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE BOOK SERIES? OH uhh princess diaries by meg cabot probably
5. DO YOU BELIEVE IN ALIENS OR GHOSTS? not to sure about those funky alien dudes but ehh yeah i believe in ghosts
6. WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE AUTHOR? i’d say michael morpurgo but that’s probably because his books were shoved down my throat at an early age DKJDFGJ if you can have a favourite poet i can answer this: atticus and lang leav
7. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE RADIO STATION? radio one probably!!
8. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE FLAVOR OF ANYTHING? the purple one. like, starburst? purple. wine gum? purple
9. WHAT WORD WOULD YOU USE OFTEN TO DESCRIBE SOMETHING GREAT OR WONDERFUL? being the millenial i am probably Uh...li...litty
10. WHAT IS YOUR CURRENT FAVORITE SONG? OH Hm i’d say ocean eyes by billie eilish
11. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE WORD? Hm!
12. WHAT WAS THE LAST SONG YOU LISTENED TO?  copycat by billie eilish!!
13. WHAT TV SHOW WOULD YOU RECOMMEND FOR EVERYBODY TO WATCH? LIE TO ME IS THE UNDER APPRECIATED SERIES OF THE CENTURY
14. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MOVIE TO WATCH WHEN YOU’RE FEELING DOWN? oh uhh i don’t watch films a lot and especially not if i’m feeling?? sad
15. DO YOU PLAY VIDEO GAMES? never heard of them
16. WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST FEAR? OH jesus lets say. being forgotten or making no difference in the world
17. WHAT IS YOUR BEST QUALITY, IN YOUR OPINION? oh Jesus not a lot of these GJFDH over the past mm month or so i’d say i’ve grown a lot as a person in the fact that i have more respect for myself than i used to, and if i have an opinion on something i evaluate it and decide Do People Really Need To Know? (DPRNTK)
18. WHAT IS YOUR WORST QUALITY, IN YOUR OPINION? EASY my weird. defense mechanism thing. i’ve gotten a bit better in my opinion but the reason i’m usually in so much trouble is because as soon as i’m attacked, i act with anger? its some weird defensive wall that i put up and regret later because i’m not really thinking like a rational person. i just see that i’m being attacked and my first thought is to fight back
19. DO YOU LIKE CATS OR DOGS BETTER? OH cats because i haven’t had one in ages. one of our cats was run over and the other was taken by our neighbours and now he doesn’t even remember us or respond to his name so thats really fun
20. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SEASON? SUMMER because my skin turns olive in the summer and right now. a bitch is pale! also school is so much nicer in the summer... the whole yeargroup feels like much more of a community because we all sit together outside n it’s just overall very fun and makes me nostalgic of year 7
21. ARE YOU IN A RELATIONSHIP? bitch u really thought-
22. WHAT IS SOMETHING YOU MISS FROM YOUR CHILDHOOD? still in it but. because of a lot of things i was forced to grow up very fast. something i miss is having everyone in the house (my siblings are both a lot older than me so they’re never around) and not having to worry about fitting into certain stereotypes or WASHING MY HAIR!!!!!
23. WHO IS YOUR BEST FRIEND? oh god ok so i have a “best friend” but we don’t. agree on a lot of things and she takes everything i say 100% seriously so even though we’re not close i’d consider this group of boys from my school my best friends. and online ofc i have Many Many good friends which i would name but i dont wanna leave anyone out bc i talk to A Lot of people DGHDFJ
24. WHAT IS YOUR EYE COLOR? blue blue blue
25. WHAT IS YOUR HAIR COLOR? blonde babey
26. WHO IS SOMEONE YOU LOVE? my brother
27. WHO IS SOMEONE YOU TRUST? would say myself but sometimes i’m not even sure i can trust HER
28. WHO IS SOMEONE YOU THINK ABOUT OFTEN? i think about people loads because im a lonely romantic so. i’d say Love Interest and i think about myself a whole lot too like who does this bitch think she is
29. ARE YOU CURRENTLY EXCITED ABOUT/FOR SOMETHING? all the time i’m looking forward to things bc. not a whole lot happens in my life so if Love Interest looks at me a certain way i’ll look forward to going to school for the next couple weeks FDJGHFDJ
30. WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST OBSESSION? i think of the future way too much. she’s a dreamer
31. WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE TV SHOW AS A CHILD? oh god uhhh i used to cry at in the night garden all the time when it ended bc i hated that iggle piggle sailed away on his boat DJHFD it was probably still my favourite though
32. WHO OF THE OPPOSITE GENDER CAN YOU TELL ANYTHING TO, IF ANYONE? i had a best friend who moved away after year seven and i feel like i could but. who knows we haven’t seen each other for years
33. ARE YOU SUPERSTITIOUS? sigh i think so like does it count if my tarot deck says not to do something because. i trust those tarot bitches with all my soul if i have one
34. DO YOU HAVE ANY UNUSUAL PHOBIAS? don’t like the dark, i have a fear of holes, can’t sleep without the door open, can’t sleep when i can see in a mirror (fun fact theres a mirror in my room but it’s on a shelf which i can barely see at night like. i can see a glimpse. but knowing it’s there freaks me out so its flipped and has something covering it)
35. DO YOU PREFER TO BE IN FRONT OF THE CAMERA OR BEHIND IT? oh ummmm in front i guess because 1. i look horrible in photos other people have taken of me 2. technically being in front of it. you can still take selfies and 3. the people i know take pictures from really weird angles
36. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE HOBBY? we love a bit of vidya games but i love reading poetry because i’m a whore and also i like singing but that doesn’t mean im good at it!
37. WHAT WAS THE LAST BOOK YOU READ? UHHH god i really dont read uhh probably lullabies by lang leav
38. WHAT WAS THE LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED? romeo and juliet (the blessed one featuring young leo dicaprio)
39. WHAT MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS DO YOU PLAY, IF ANY? i can play the guitar, the recorder, a bit of the piano
40. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ANIMAL? GIRAFFES it’s really sad that they’re now endangered. if ur talkin domestic pets i love guinea pigs, cats and (i’ve never had them but rats
41. WHAT ARE YOUR TOP 5 FAVORITE TUMBLR BLOGS THAT YOU FOLLOW? don’t. this’ll turn into a follow forever and i won’t get any clout bc it’s in such a long post !
42. WHAT SUPERPOWER DO YOU WISH YOU HAD? OH hm. i thought as hard as my tiny brain could about this and i think teleportation would be interesting but if we can choose ANY superpower. is magic one? that’d b pretty wack
43. WHEN AND WHERE DO YOU FEEL MOST AT PEACE? when i’m walking to school at half 7 in the morning and no one’s there and i can hear the trees lining the field rustling in the wind in the distance. it was rainng this morning and even though my whole ass was exposed from the wind and i was soaking it was really peaceful. also there’s a red kite that’s resident to our school field and i love to stand there in the morning and watch it sometimes
44. WHAT MAKES YOU SMILE? feeling included DGJHDJ doesn’t happen a whole lot
45. WHAT SPORTS DO YOU PLAY, IF ANY? i play a lot of sports because i’m in school obviously but i’m really good at rugby bc a bitch is Tactical and Nimble. i love hockey and badminton and stuff though
46. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE DRINK? i LOVE smoothies and milkshakes and everything ugh. i’d be bold enough to say i love drinks more than i love food. like apple juice orange juice MIXED juice smoothies BROWN BAG MILKSHAKES! BITCH! THE STRAWBERRY ONE IS SO GOOD UGH
47. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU WROTE A HAND-WRITTEN LETTER OR NOTE TO SOMEBODY? oh jesus um. 4 years ago
48. ARE YOU AFRAID OF HEIGHTS? fuck yeah brother
49. WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PET PEEVE? UGH A LOT OF THINGS like. people biting their nails. people tapping their foot on my chair. people not listening when you’re explaining something THEY needed help with. tapping a pen on a desk or clicking it on and off
50. HAVE YOU EVER BEEN TO A CONCERT? nop
51. ARE YOU VEGAN/VEGETARIAN? my mother is a vegetarian so i eat a lot of vegetarian meals. sometimes i get really put off meat but like. a bitch is 13 and doesn’t pay for her own meals so she doesn’t really get a say in what she eats
52. WHEN YOU WERE LITTLE, WHAT DID YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GREW UP? always wanted to entertain people and be nationally recognised. take that as u will
53. WHAT FICTIONAL WORLD WOULD YOU LIKE TO LIVE IN? TOO MANY let’s go... the arcana so i can marry the 1 (one) love of my life dr julian ilyushka devorak... chill in the hanged man’s realm...
54. WHAT IS SOMETHING YOU WORRY ABOUT? i don’t worry about a lot not gonna lie to u
55. ARE YOU SCARED OF THE DARK? cheers i’ll drink to that broe
56. DO YOU LIKE TO SING? if the screeching sound i make to a slight tune counts as singing then. yes
57. HAVE YOU EVER SKIPPED SCHOOL? not illegally but i’ve had days off sick where i wasn’t sick bc i couldn’t be asked
58. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PLACE ON THE PLANET? alone
59. WHERE WOULD YOU LIKE TO LIVE? somewhere safe
60. DO YOU HAVE ANY PETS? yeah i have a dog and a cat but as i said m cat got taken by my neighbours and doesn’t even remember us so sjfhdjg
61. ARE YOU MORE OF AN EARLY BIRD OR A NIGHT OWL? night owl but if i’m rested well enough i love being up early
62. DO YOU LIKE SUNRISES OR SUNSETS BETTER? sunsets
63. DO YOU KNOW HOW TO DRIVE? no a bitch is 13
64. DO YOU PREFER EARBUDS OR HEADPHONES? probably headphones bc i can’t lose them and the sound quality is better but i’m not a MONSTER so earphones. also headphones automatically make old people scoff at u and hate u more
65. HAVE YOU EVER HAD BRACES? nah
66. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GENRE OF MUSIC? whatever’s poetic enough to be On Brand
67. WHO IS YOUR HERO? don’t really have one
68. DO YOU READ COMIC BOOKS? no
69. WHAT MAKES YOU THE MOST ANGRY? the holier than thou attitude Often showcased on simblr by some. familiar faces
70. DO YOU PREFER TO READ ON AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE OR WITH A REAL BOOK? it doesn’t really make a difference
71. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SUBJECT IN SCHOOL? computer science (mainly for the people because right now we’re just making fucking. powerpoints) or english bc of the people again
72. DO YOU HAVE ANY SIBLINGS? yee a brother and a sister
73. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU BOUGHT? christmas presents and some perfume & a purse for me
74. HOW TALL ARE YOU? 5′4
75. CAN YOU COOK? not well
76. WHAT ARE THREE THINGS THAT YOU LOVE? attention DFJHGSDJ uhh being kind to people who deserve it and hard work paying off
77. WHAT ARE THREE THINGS THAT YOU HATE? patronization, people who believe their opinion is the only opinion and people who cause minor inconveniences for you for no reason
78. DO YOU HAVE MORE FEMALE FRIENDS OR MORE MALE FRIENDS? more female probably but i prefer guys
79. WHAT IS YOUR SEXUAL ORIENTATION? i say bisexual but no one’s ever been close enough to let me find out
80. WHERE DO YOU CURRENTLY LIVE? party in the UK
81. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TEXTED? kyla rosymiel
82. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED? UHHH i really can’t remember i know me and kyla were talking about something and i started crying JGFHDGJ
83. WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE YOUTUBER? oh god umm probably smii7y but i also really like all his friends like. kryoz etc
84. DO YOU LIKE TO TAKE SELFIES? when i look good FJDHSJD
85. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE APP? would say tumblr but she’s gone ! right now i’m really feeling zepeto bc It May Be Tracking Me but it lets me take pics with all my online friends and i have some sort of weird following on there SDFHSDJ
86. WHAT IS YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR PARENT(S) LIKE? i don’t think i’ll ever be able to fully confide in them, i really like my dad but there’s elements of him that don’t really float my boat. same with my mum but i’m less close with her
87. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE FOREIGN ACCENT? probably australian or. is it swiss? might be swiss.
88. WHAT IS A PLACE THAT YOU’VE NEVER BEEN TO, BUT YOU WANT TO VISIT? france and ofc america
89. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE NUMBER? 4
90. CAN YOU JUGGLE? with like 2 things skdghsd
91. ARE YOU RELIGIOUS? not really but i believe in a higher power of some sort and a life after death. i believe there’s something out there that is listening but i prefer to think it’s the stars
92. DO YOU FIND OUTER SPACE OF THE DEEP OCEAN TO BE MORE INTERESTING? i find the ocean really ineresting but man will always romanticise space
93. DO YOU CONSIDER YOURSELF TO BE A DAREDEVIL? im a 13 year old white girl how ruthless can i be
94. ARE YOU ALLERGIC TO ANYTHING? sesame seeds
95. CAN YOU CURL YOUR TONGUE? nop but everyone else in my family can
96. CAN YOU WIGGLE YOUR EARS? nope
97. HOW OFTEN DO YOU ADMIT THAT YOU WERE WRONG ABOUT SOMETHING? whenever i realise
98. DO YOU PREFER THE FOREST OR THE BEACH? forest
99. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PIECE OF ADVICE THAT ANYONE HAS EVER GIVEN YOU? it’s better to ask for forgiveness than permission
100. ARE YOU A GOOD LIAR? i lie all the time but i am. SO terrible ASJDFHJ i would love to lie less but it’s so easy to slip into one
101. WHAT IS YOUR HOGWARTS HOUSE? gryffindor
102. DO YOU TALK TO YOURSELF? hell yea brother
103. ARE YOU AN INTROVERT OR AN EXTROVERT? kyla put ambivert so i looked that up and. yeah
104. DO YOU KEEP A JOURNAL/DIARY? did when i was younger but i guess tumblr is somewhat of a personal diary
105. DO YOU BELIEVE IN SECOND CHANCES? depends
106. IF YOU FOUND A WALLET FULL OF MONEY ON THE GROUND, WHAT WOULD YOU DO? turn it in most likely
107. DO YOU BELIEVE THAT PEOPLE ARE CAPABLE OF CHANGE? “yes, but you should never forget about their past” thanks kyla
108. ARE YOU TICKLISH? only monsters aren’t
109. HAVE YOU EVER BEEN ON A PLANE? nope
110. DO YOU HAVE ANY PIERCINGS? i have my ears pierced. WILD i know
111. WHAT FICTIONAL CHARACTER DO YOU WISH WAS REAL? UGH FUCK DR JULIAN ILYUSHKA DEVORAK!! it’d be illegal for him to marry anyone but me though
112. DO YOU HAVE ANY TATTOOS? yep! i have a tattoo on my back. i plan on getting a lot more tattoos in the future, but i don’t want anymore in the near future
113. WHAT IS THE BEST DECISION THAT YOU’VE MADE IN YOUR LIFE SO FAR? being outspoken and not. watching things pass by
114. DO YOU BELIEVE IN KARMA? of course
115. DO YOU WEAR GLASSES OR CONTACTS? nopee
116. DO YOU WANT CHILDREN? oof i really don’t know because of what’s happened to me i don’t know if i could knowing i could never protect them from everything. idk pregnancy seems very nice but once the kid gets annoying thats It for me
117. WHO IS THE SMARTEST PERSON YOU KNOW? “i think everyone is smart in their own way” thanks kyla
118. WHAT IS YOUR MOST EMBARRASSING MEMORY? i started laughing once in drama and i pissed myself a lil and i was like ehh thats fine i do that all the time and then i didnt stop pissing and someone was like ‘whats that wet on the floor? they were like mia have u pissed urslef i was like nOSDJF so i had to ask the teacher to leave. u coiuld see the piss down my leg
119. HAVE YOU EVER PULLED AN ALL-NIGHTER? have u SEEN these bags. she’s seen hell 
120. WHAT COLOR ARE MOST OF YOUR CLOTHES? like varying tones of beige and then grey/black
121. DO YOU LIKE ADVENTURES? of course
122. HAVE YOU EVER BEEN ON TV? oh uhhh i feel like maybe when i was younger but i’ve. repressed that memory if i have it
123. HOW OLD ARE YOU? 13 years young
124. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE QUOTE? oh jesus something poetic and by atticus probably let’s see
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after spending more time searching for a quote than i did on literally this whole tag, i decided on this. and then i realised. it will always be ‘YOU ARE A SAD BOY’
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fail-unsafe · 6 years ago
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Something Awesome Proposal
Proposal for my COMP6841 project.
I managed to boot up an old computer I had lying in my closet. It’s still running Windows XP.
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What do you want to do?
My Something Awesome proposal is to carry out exploits on this computer (since it’s an old, un-updated Windows XP system with no important data on it, it’s the perfect playground to learn how to hack!).
I’ve been purposefully vague as to what I mean by “exploits” (mainly because I’m still researching what I can do with it). But some ideas (based on my limited research thus far) I have in mind are:
Remote shell access over network
Logging into a user account without password (bypassing authentication)
Denial of service attack (i.e. malicious program that crashes the system)
Running WannaCry on it (dont worry ill be careful)
I may expand/modify this list as I learn more about Windows XP exploits.
Of course, I’ll also blog about the whole thing, describing how I carried out the exploits and how they work.
What do you plan to achieve?
To learn and document how to carry out real exploits on a Windows XP machine.
What skills will you learn?
Hacking (basically)
How to effectively communicate about security vulnerabilities and exploits (the blogging part)
What criteria will you be marked by?
Here is a suggested marking scheme:
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Fail: Fails to carry out any exploit of a Windows XP system (or has no evidence of doing so)
Pass: Carries out an exploit of a Windows XP system (with evidence) and explains how it works
Credit: Carries out multiple exploits of a Windows XP system (with evidence) and explains how each exploit work
Distinction: Carries out multiple diverse, demonstrably-useful, plausible exploits of a Windows XP system (with evidence), explaining thoroughly how each exploit works
High Distinction: Carries out multiple diverse, demonstrably-useful, plausible exploits of a Windows XP system with all security updates installed (with evidence), explaining thoroughly yet understandably how each exploit works
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Just to explain the marking scheme:
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Fail is if I don’t do anything (should be self-explanatory).
Pass is if I successfully carry out an exploit of this Windows-XP machine (the “evidence” would be photos/screenshots/video of me actually doing it) and explain how the exploit works (in my blog)
Credit is if I basically do the same thing in Pass, but for multiple exploits (i.e. carry out more than 1 exploit).
Distinction is basically if I do a REALLY good job on Credit. To be more specific:
“multiple diverse“ means I carry out more than 1 exploit, which are all uniquely different to each other. Carrying out multiple exploits that have essentially the same effect (e.g. remote access over network) can get boring; mix it up a little with some different types of exploits; maybe a remote access here, a denial of service attack here, a ransomware there, etc.
“demonstrably-useful“: It should be self-evident how the exploits would be useful to a hacker. When you finish reading my post, I want you to say “Wow, that looks dangerous. I sure am glad I don’t use Windows XP!“. Most importantly, the reader shouldn’t walk away unsure as to what the exploit does or why anyone should care. It should be immediately apparent why the exploit is dangerous and why an ordinary Windows-XP-user would be worried about it.
“plausible“: By “plausible“ I mean that you can realistically see ordinary Windows-XP-users falling for this exploit. If the exploit requires you to have physical access to the machine and already be logged into the user’s account with their password, well, that doesn’t strike me as a particularly realistic scenario. There’s nothing impressive about “hacking“ your own computer when you have physical access to it and are already logged into your account. The exploit has to be something that you can plausibly see an actual attacker carrying out.
The “explaining thoroughly” part just means that the blog post explains in enough detail how the exploit works so as to leave no unanswered questions in the reader’s mind.
High Distinction is basically if I manage to do everything I mentioned in Distinction on a fully-up-to-date Windows XP system (i.e. all security updates installed).  It’s one thing to be able to exploit a computer because the user was too lazy to install updates that would have easily protected them from it. It’s even MORE impressive if you can exploit a fully-up-to-date machine, as it shows the exploit/s is still potentially-applicable and useful to this day (and demonstrate the security risks of using Windows XP in 2019).
The “explaining thoroughly yet understandably how each works” part just means that the blog posts are REALLY well-written. Not only do they do a decent job of explaining how the exploit works, but they explain it in (relatively) simple terms that anyone could understand it; I don’t want to just throw a bunch of technical jargon at the reader and have them walk away confused; I might assume some level of computer-literacy in the reader, but they shouldn’t need a university degree to understand what the hell I’m saying. If an ordinary person doesn’t understand how the exploit works after reading my post about it, then I haven’t done my job as a communicator.
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This is only a rough potential marking criteria; if my tutor wants to propose amendments to it (or to my project proposal as a whole), they can.
How long will this take?
I estimate ~1 week to research, carry out, and document each exploit. I’ll try to do as many as I can, though I’ll focus on quality > quantity (i.e. making sure the blog posts explaining/documenting each exploit is up-to-scratch before moving on to the next).
This is basically my Something Awesome project proposal: a series on hacking Windows XP.
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fuzzykittysoftkitty-blog1 · 7 years ago
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hyperionnebulae · 8 years ago
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dang it Mali! sorry anon who asked me things after this…
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1: My name? Annemarie
2: Do I have any nicknames? answered
3: Zodiac sign? Leo
4: Video game I play to chill, not to win? answered
5: Book/series I reread? anything Tamora Pierce
6: Aliens or ghosts? Answered
7: Writer I trust enough to read whatever they write? Tamora Pierce
8: Favourite radio station? Vermont’s “The Point”
9: Favourite flavour of anything? Lemon
10: The word that I use all the time to describe something great? badass
11: Favourite song? right now I  like “How Far I Go” from Moana
12: The question you ask new friends to get to know them better? what’s your passion?
13: Favourite word? answered
14: The last person who hurt me, did I forgive them? good friend, yes
15: Last song I listened to? “Louder than Words” Tick, Tick Boom
16: TV show I always recommend? Sense8
17: Pirates or ninjas? Pirates
18: Movie I watch when I’m feeling down? anything Disney
19: Song that I always start my shuffle with/wake-up song/always-on-a-loop song? i dont think i have one
20: Favourite video games? Thomas was Alone and To the Moon
21: What am I most afraid of? being forgotten
22: A good quality of mine? my eyes
23: A bad quality of mine? self esteem 
 24: Cats or dogs? both
25: Actor/actress you trust enough to watch whatever they’re in? Emma Stone 
26: Favourite season? autumn
27: Am I in a relationship? yep
28: Something I miss? right now, warm weather…
29: My best friend? i have a few
30: Eye colour? Grey, blue, green (it changes)
31: Hair colour? brown/red
32: Someone I love?
@greensunprincess
33: Someone I trust?
@summoner-starlight
34: Someone I always think about?
@somewhere-in-the-dungeon
35: Am I excited about anything? probably Tea
36: My current obsession? uhhhh rocks
37: Favourite TV shows as a child? uh digimon, cyberchase, scooby doo
38: Do I have someone of the opposite sex that I can tell everything to? yep
39: Am I superstitious? nope
40: What do I think about most? art/design
41: Do I have any strange phobias? ink on my skin
42: Do I prefer to be in front of the camera or behind it? behind it
43: Favourite hobbies? art, soccer, mixing tea, travelling, skiing
44: Last book I read? Ready Player One by Ernest Cline
45: Last film I watched? Logan
46: Do I play any instruments? i used to play piano and flute
47: Favourite animal? northern long eared bat
48: Top 5 blog on Tumblr that I follow? the top that come up are
@lesbxdyke
@delicate-flower-here
@jvnkqueen
@chronicallyace
 and
@ofmoonlightandthesun
49: Superpower I wish I could have? flight
50: How do I destress? take a shower or listen to music
51: Do I like confrontation? nope
52: When do I feel most at peace? in nature
53: What makes me smile? you54: Do I sleep with the lights on or off? i can do either if tired enough
55: Play any sports? used to: soccer, volleyball, track, iceskating, skiing
56: What is my song of the week? “How Far I Go” from Moana 
 57: Favourite drink? Tea
58: When did I last send a handwritten letter to somebody? last year
59: Afraid of heights? nope60: Pet peeve? people drawing on themselves
61: What was the last concert I went to see? something at the NYS Fair
62: Am I vegetarian/vegan/pescatarian? pescatarian63: What occupation did I want to do when I was younger? veterinarian
64: Have I ever had a friend turn enemy? several
65: What fictional universe would I like to be a part of? Harry Potter
66: Something I worry about? being too talkative
67: Scared of the dark? not really
68: Who are my best friends? lots of people who arent going to see this
69: What do I admire most about others? confidence
70: Can I sing? yep
71: Something I wish I could do? whistle
72: If I won the lottery, what would I do? pay off student loans
73: Have I ever skipped school? kinda
74: Favourite place on the planet? acadia maine or meiringen switzerland
75: Where do I want to live? in either a log cabin or modern design house
76: Do I have any pets? a rabbit, Jasmine
77: What is my current desktop picture? kickstarter reward
78: Early bird or night owl? early bird
79: Sunsets or sunrise? sunset
80: Can I drive? yep
81: Story behind my last kiss? uh ive been dating the guy for 5 yrs
82: Earphones or headphones? headphones
83: Have I ever had braces? nope
84: Story behind one of my scars? hot glue gun and melted wax
85: Favourite genre of music? light rock
86: Who is my hero? you
87: Favourite comic book character? rogue from xmen
88: What makes me really angry? animal abuse
89: Kindle or real book? both
90: Favourite sporty activity? soccer
91: What is one thing that isn’t tight in schools that should be? uh im not sure what this means… gay pride?
92: What was my favourite subject at school? science/french/art
93: Siblings? 2 sisters
94: What was the last thing I bought? probably rocks
95: How tall am I? 5ft4
96: Can I cook? sure
97: Can I bake? sure
98: 3 things I love? you, animals, sherlock holmes
99: 3 things I hate? bigotry, girl pant pockets, abuse
100: Do I have more girl friends or boy friends? uh im not sure
101: Who do I get on with better, girls or boys? uh idk
102: Where was I born? Syracuse NY
103: Sexual orientation? Graysexual
104: Where do I currently live? Vermont
105: Last person I texted? my SO
106: Last time I cried? yesterday…
107: Guilty pleasure? Bleach anime
108: Favourite Youtuber? Lindsey Stirling
109: A photo of myself. I have a selfie tag
110: Do I like selfies? eh
111: Favourite game app? Bubble Witch Saga 2
112: My relationship with my parents? alright
113: Favourite accents? anything in the UK
114: A place I have not been but wish to visit? Australia
115: Favourite number? 9
116: Can I juggle? nope
117: Am I religious? nah
118: Do I like space? yes
119: Do I like the deep ocean? uh yes
120: Am I much of a daredevil? if you get me in the right mood
121: Am I allergic to anything? im mildly lactose intolerant
122: Can I curl my tongue? yep
123: Can I wiggle my ears? nope
124: Do I like clowns? nope
125: The Beatles or Elvis? Beatles
126: My current project? uh i have so many…
127: Am I a bad loser? i dont think so
128: Do I admit when I wrong? i try to129: Forest or beach? forest
130: Favourite piece of advice? Be yourself, everyone else is taken.
131: Am I a good liar? eh to some people
132: Hogwarts house / Divergent faction / Hunger Games district? Gryffindor and the rest dont matter
133: Do I talk to myself? yep
134: Am I very social? can be
135: Do I like gossip? uh from some people
136: Do I keep a journal/diary? nope
137: Have I ever hopelessly failed a test? yep
138: Do I believe in second chances? with limits yeah
139: If I found a wallet full of cash on the ground, what would I do? see if there is an ID card
140: Do I believe people are capable of change? yeah but slowly
141: Have I ever been underweight? yep
142: Am I ticklish? nope
143: Have I ever been in a submarine? nope
144: Have I ever been on a plane? yep
145: In a film about my life, who would I cast as myself, friends and family? uh… i have no idea
146: Have I ever been overweight? nope
147: Do I have any piercings? ears twice
148: Which fictional character do I wish was real? Sherlock Holmes
149: Do I have any tattoos? nope
150: What is the best decision I have made in life so far? deciding to live it
151: Do I believe in Karma? ish
152: Do I wear glasses or contacts? both not at the same time
153: What was my first car? my dads jeep
154: Do I want children? someday
155: Who is the most intelligent person I know?
@greensunprincess
156: My most embarrassing memory? … you dont get that
157: What makes me nostalgic? stuff from the 90s
158: Have I ever pulled an all-nighter? yep
159: Which do I value more in others, brains or beauty? brains
160: What colour mostly dominates my wardrobe? grey
161: Have I ever had a paranormal experience? i dont think so
162: What do I hate most about myself? my lack of confidence
163: What do I love most about myself? how much i care about people
164: Do I like adventure? somedays
165: Do I believe in fate? kinda
166: Favourite animal? (answered?) northern long eared bat
167: Have I ever been on radio? i dont think so
168: Have I ever been on TV? i think for girl scouts
169: How old am I? 24
170: One of my favourite quotes? Never make fun of someone’s passion because that’s the thing that saves them from the world 
 171: Do I hold grudges? nope
172: Do I trust easily? not really
173: Have I learnt from my mistakes? yeah
174: Best gift I’ve ever received? friendship
175: Do I dream? yep176: Have I ever had a night terror? nope
177: Do I remember my dreams, and what is one that comes to mind? the one where i dissolved into butterflies
178: An experience that has made me stronger? high school
179: If I were immortal, what would I do? travel the world
180: Do I like shopping? nope
181: If I could get away with a crime, what would I choose to do? be robinhood
182: What does “family” mean to me? people who always have your back
183: What is my spirit animal? a bat
184: How do I want to be remembered? as someone who made a difference
185: If I could master one skill, what would I choose? whistling
186: What is my greatest failure? … yeah nope lets not
187: What is my greatest achievement? graduating college
188: Love or money? love
189: Love or career? love
190: If I could time travel, where and when would I want to go? 10yrs back give 15yr old me a hug
191: What makes me the happiest? you
192: What is “home” to me?
@somewhere-in-the-dungeon
193: What motivates me? compliments
194: If I could choose my last words, what would they be? I love you
195: Would I ever want to encounter aliens? sure
196: A movie that scared me as a child? the Mummy
197: Something I hated as a child that I like now? tomato sauce
198: Zombies or vampires? vampires
199: Live in the city or suburbs? suburbs
200: Dragons or wizards? dragons
201: A nightmare that has stayed with me? … nope nope
202: How do I define love? wanting what is best for another
203: Do I judge a book by its cover? dude gorgeous cover art tho
204: Have I ever had my heart broken? yep
205: Do I like my handwriting? eh
206: Sweet or savoury? sweet
207: Worst job I’ve had? Rite Aid
208: Do I collect anything? everything!
209: Item of clothing or jewellery you’ll never see me without? …
 210: What is on my bucket list? travel the world
211: How do I handle anger? not well
212: Was I named after anyone? some relative a think
213: Do I use sarcasm a lot? noooo never
214: What TV character am I most like? you tell me
215: What is the weirdest talent I have? i can roll my tongue the other way
216: Favourite fictional character? Sherlock Holmes
well that was a trip… now my hand hurts :/
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PHOT201 Weird & Wonderful ‘Alienated Spaces’ - Book Design, Publication and Final Book
The main outcome for PHOT201 is to have a presentable book that contains one’s own photographic narrative for this project. Alienated Spaces is the documentation of banal and urban spaces, with the subtext of capitalism being inherently alienating and estranging. 
 To do this, I selected to use Bob Books to create and publish by book. This post is meant to underline Bob Book’s services and their quality of work. The postage is first to be addressed. I ordered the book on December 29th, and arrived on January 7th (with me missing the delivery as I was at college, so it was collected on the 8th). In the space of 9 days, the book was printed, shipped and arrived on my doorstep. To me, this is a speedy service, and certainly worthy of being used again. 
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Lets start with the cover. Firstly, I wasn’t expecting the cover to be as glossy as it is. I for one am not a fan of glossy paper - at all! So I was rather disappointed when I saw the covers were a glossy card (I probably ‘glossed’ over any information). But, the print quality is outstanding, which is also a reoccurring theme. Also, the text at the top is ever so slightly cut off. This wasn’t an issue with the designer software, as I was sure to have the text away from any edges. 
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The rear cover follows the same tropes as the front. It uses the same glossy finish, but this doesn’t come across when I was using my light box. For the record, I was using my Canon 5D and an adapted Super Takumar 55mm F2. The ISO was set to 100, and the Takumar stopped down to F2.8 - F4. Again, the print quality is excellent and there are no issues with scan quality (just yet).
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Now comes the print quality for the interior of the book. I chose to use the classic photo paper, as it wasn’t totally glossy or matte. It’s closer to a lustre finish, of which I prefer for my photography - as I feel that glossy paper makes photos look cheap and tacky. However, Bob Book’s print quality is outstanding. I don’t see any flaws with the printing at all, and the paper stock has a nice tactility because of the weight of the paper. 
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The text also came out well, apart from one small issue with the ‘P’ on spaces. I had noticed on the designer software that the font was not totally agreeing, despite the font coming from the software. I had thought that this wouldn’t of come across on print, but it certainly did. This is a minor issue, but it really gets under my skin, despite it being such a menial detail. 
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Another worry I had was the difference in scan quality with the last two shoots. The majority of the film was scanned with the Epson V850 Pro at 2400dpi. I have had immense success with the V850, as I find the scans to be nice and neutral and feature a lot of detail. However, the final shoots were completed at a time where I could not access the V850, so I had to use the scanner I own at home: the Canoscan 9000F MKii. I have mixed feelings with this scanner - whilst it’s a nice creature comfort to scan film at home, it just shows me that it isn’t worth skimping on a film scanner. There is a noticeable quality difference in the scans, when one compares them together. There doesn’t seem to be much difference at face value, but if you pixel-peel you can certainly notice a difference. I would image that with the untrained eye, this wouldn’t be too much of an issue. 
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The prints are also slightly darker than I also imagined. This is something that came up when I talking to my friend, Thom. He mentioned that when he prints anything using a third party, he always ups the exposure of the image by at least a stop or two. This isn’t much of an issue, until it gets to the Cinestill images where the darkness is fairly apparent. 
A coda. The product that I received from Bob Books has certainly surprised me. It’s rather interesting to see one’s work within a book format - it’s rather like having a collection of prints that’re condensed together within a particular narrative. Whilst there are some minor niggles that get under my skin, I am rather glad to see how the final outcome has materialised. I am not quite sure what I was expecting, but it’s rather odd to have a ‘professional’ looking book featuring one’s work. The print quality is outstanding, as well as the resolution. There are also no QC issues with the book’s construction (although I would of preferred a lay flat book to a perfect bound, seeing how close my images are to the gutter). It does sound like I am being rather negative about this book, but I am seriously over the moon about the quality of the main product. The aspects of which I am not so fond of are learning curves, for sure. I can bare these in mind when I undertake my next book excursion. All that needs to be done now is to create the presentation that is being undertaken on the 17/1/2019. I am yet to create the presentation as I am not aware of the presentation’s format - whether it be a surf through my journal, or a slideshow detailing the main portions of this project. I also have to write up the evaluation, that evaluates the entirety of the project. This shall be started imminently. 
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adambstingus · 7 years ago
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10 Fun, Cheap Date Nights You Can Have At Home (That Aren’t Netflix)
How often have I babbled on about the importance of keeping the romance alive in your relationship? Im not trying to be annoying or repetitive, but it is important! I am a firm believer that religiously practicing date night on a regular basis is crucial to relationship health. Let me be mores specific. Im not talking about a double or triple date where the conversation is flying six different ways. I do love those group dates with my favorite couples, but I am talking about the importance of one-on-one dates with your boo. Setting aside quality time to spend with your hubby with no distractions is like an apple a day for your relationship.
To keep these date nights interesting, youll want to mix it up and try new things. Obviously, date night has the potential of becoming a very expensive activity. Try hitting up Groupon and Living Social for not only cheap dates, but dates you would have never thought of yourself, like flying trapeze classes or a painting class at a local bar. But for those of us that arent rolling in the dough, these internet deals can still be a splurge. Dont worry, I am here to tell you that you can still have a date night every two weeks (or once a month, whichever you fancy) at home and on a budget. Here are some creative ways to make your date night romantic, entertaining, and low cost.
1. Living Room Camping
This is one has sentimental value to me. When my fianc and I first started dating I was going through a rough time in generally and the bad days at work didnt help. When Id had a particularly crappy day, I would come home to find a good old fashioned fort in the living room. The outside was made with sheets and furniture; inside he made a comfortable cushioned floor using pillows and comforters. We would take refuge inside the fort and forget about all of our problems. Dont knock it until you try it! Use your fireplace or some candles as a mock campfire, roast some marshmallows and tell ghost stories. How does that not sound like a good time?
2. Outdoor Dining
If youve got a nice or even just a clean backyard, use it! Set up a small table for two outside complete with candles and a bottle of wine. Put on some nice background music and have a good old fashioned backyard dinner. Its very romantic. Unlike eating on patio of a restaurant with twenty other couples sharing your moment, this makes for a very private and intimate setting. Think your backyard or patio doesnt have the ambiance needed for outdoor dining? An easy fix is to hang cheap outdoor lights. Its amazing how one detail can work wonders on setting the mood.
3. Boudoir Photo Shoot
Okay, so if you are a little more on the reserved side (cough, prude, cough), this one may not be your cup of tea, but hear me out before you rule it out completely. Date night is supposed to be all out coming together with your significant other and getting intimate. I think this is pretty intimate, not to mention fun for all parties involved. Start by choosing a designated back drop like a free wall, a hanging sheet, the bed, etc. Pick a few different pieces of lingerie to change into. Give your guy a camera (prob best if its not a camera phone, dont want these pictures accidentally getting posted on Facebook or Instagram), and let him take control of the photo shoot. Youre the model, he is the director. Enjoy (insert winky face here).
4. Wine Tasting
If you and your guy are wine-os, youll love this one. Use your kitchen table, bar, or coffee table. Set out a few different bottles of wine and glasses. Make sure to set out some food that pairs well with what youll be drinking, think cheeses, veggies, bread, etc. No food equals getting drunk way too fast, passing out early, and a nasty hangover. That being said, take your time as you would if you were in Napa on a rustic vineyard. Swirl, sniff, sip, and then discuss your opinions on flavor and stuff. Obviously I am not well educated on wine specifics, but you dont have to be to enjoy this. Its just you and your boo, no wine snobs to make you feel dumb. If you are a wine snob, great! Youll have fun with this one too and there wont be any amateurs to slow down your night. Remember to light some candles and put on background music!
5. Game Night
Game night can go one of three ways and Ill leave it up to you to try one or all three. The first is nostalgia game night. Choose your favorite childhood board games (mine are Candy Land and Operation) and laugh at the memories over a bottle of wine or your favorite beer. The second is adult game night. This includes a more grown up version with games like Cards Against Humanity. The third is x-rated game night. Go to your local sex shop or search online for an intimate adult game. There are tons to choose from involving blind folds, melted chocolate, and roll of the body part dice. Whether you choose PG, x-rated, or all three, game night with your handsome babe is sure to be loads of fun.
6. Project/Craft Night
With all of the hours we spend pinning cool crafts on Pinterest, this option seems very appealing. But please, for the love of god, do not make your significant other do something he will hate like knitting or scrap-booking. Choose a house project youve been meaning to get around to or a fun project you can both be involved in. Make sure this is an activity that interests BOTH of you, not just you and not just him. Youll also make sure this is something that is more fun than it is hard work, remember you are doing this as a date. Order a pizza or take out and of course you can add alcohol to the mix if you fancy. Put on your favorite Pandora station and get to work. My man and I did this as a date night with a painting I had seen on Pinterest. It was a hand painting in which each family members hand was in a different color and the prints were all over the canvas, overlapping each other. It looked really cool, so we tried it and of course included the dogs. It was interesting night to say the least, dogs and paint can get messy. No matter, now we have a somewhat decent piece of handmade art to hang in our home.
7. Karaoke
Yes, Blake and I have done this and it was so much fun! We didnt plan on it, it just happened. We started one night with tacos and margaritas, an hour later we were taking turns on the Play Station 3 mic and singing our little hearts out. A bit of heads up, this may not be the greatest idea if you have close proximity neighbors who dont like crappy singing and loud music. If you can, do this! Such a great way to let loose with the one you love. Not into singing? No problem, make it a dance party instead. Im not a video game person, not in the slightest, but karaoke and dancing games are perfect for this. We have Sing Star and Just Dance for Play Station. If you dont have these games but want to try them, check your local rental store or RedBox. You wont regret this one!
8. Spa Session
I know what youre thinking, my manly man wont even get in a bubble bath. First of all, that sucks for him. Second of all, he will end up truly enjoying this one if he approaches it with an open mind. Okay ladies, dont torture your men! No tweezing, waxing, or anything else that is painful and/or will change his appearance. Thats how youll send him running and screaming out of the bathroom. Instead, make this a relaxation effort, not a make over. Run a warm bubble bath with salts and scented oils. While youre waiting for the tub to fill, start with a face mask. I like the warming ones, they immediately send my mind into relaxation mode. Help your beau apply and rinse off his mask. Slip into the tub together and just relax and talk. For added romance, carefully place a few candles safely around the tub and bring a glass of wine for each of you. Just dont get so relaxed that you fall asleep, because after the tub youll want to move it into the bedroom and take turns giving each other back massages. Stop by a body shop like Bath & Body Works for some aromatherapy massage oil. Best spa session ever.
9. Cooking Class
I know I said in home and I meant it. When I say cooking class I dont mean attending an actual cooking class, I mean doing your own cooking class with just the two of you. Find a recipe from a cooking magazine, book, or show that sounds delish to both of you but neither have any experience with cooking such a dish. You will work together, sharing the tasks at hand. And I mean for you to cook an actual gourmet meal, not Mac & Cheese from a box, no matter how much you crave it sometimes. This is your date night activity, so have some fun with it. Put on your aprons and help each other chop, season, and stir the ingredients. When youve completed your edible masterpiece, its time to dig in. Sit down to a table set for two and cheers each other to your cooking accomplishment.
10. Star Gazing
Its back outside for this date night. Sometimes all you need is star-filled night sky to add that little extra bit of romance. If you have a cozy backyard (and ideally a fire pit to keep you warm), take a thermos filled with hot cocoa or spiked cider, a blanket, and your loved one to do some star gazing. Do some research before hand and make a game of trying to spot certain constellations. If you have a stable flat roof, set up some lawn chairs and enjoy the view from up there. Be careful getting on and off your roof! No back yard or accessible roof? Take a stroll down to your local park. Odds are, it will be deserted after dark and the jungle gym style toys make for great seats.
No matter what you choose to do on your date nights, make sure you are focused on each other. Make it about you two and nothing else. Hopefully Ive inspired you to try something new with your partner in crime. Maybe one of these unique date nights will start a spark and youll be truly glad you branched out. If nothing else, simply relish in the company of your loved one.
from All Of Beer http://allofbeer.com/2017/07/27/10-fun-cheap-date-nights-you-can-have-at-home-that-arent-netflix/ from All of Beer https://allofbeercom.tumblr.com/post/163476190967
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samanthasroberts · 7 years ago
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10 Fun, Cheap Date Nights You Can Have At Home (That Aren’t Netflix)
How often have I babbled on about the importance of keeping the romance alive in your relationship? Im not trying to be annoying or repetitive, but it is important! I am a firm believer that religiously practicing date night on a regular basis is crucial to relationship health. Let me be mores specific. Im not talking about a double or triple date where the conversation is flying six different ways. I do love those group dates with my favorite couples, but I am talking about the importance of one-on-one dates with your boo. Setting aside quality time to spend with your hubby with no distractions is like an apple a day for your relationship.
To keep these date nights interesting, youll want to mix it up and try new things. Obviously, date night has the potential of becoming a very expensive activity. Try hitting up Groupon and Living Social for not only cheap dates, but dates you would have never thought of yourself, like flying trapeze classes or a painting class at a local bar. But for those of us that arent rolling in the dough, these internet deals can still be a splurge. Dont worry, I am here to tell you that you can still have a date night every two weeks (or once a month, whichever you fancy) at home and on a budget. Here are some creative ways to make your date night romantic, entertaining, and low cost.
1. Living Room Camping
This is one has sentimental value to me. When my fianc and I first started dating I was going through a rough time in generally and the bad days at work didnt help. When Id had a particularly crappy day, I would come home to find a good old fashioned fort in the living room. The outside was made with sheets and furniture; inside he made a comfortable cushioned floor using pillows and comforters. We would take refuge inside the fort and forget about all of our problems. Dont knock it until you try it! Use your fireplace or some candles as a mock campfire, roast some marshmallows and tell ghost stories. How does that not sound like a good time?
2. Outdoor Dining
If youve got a nice or even just a clean backyard, use it! Set up a small table for two outside complete with candles and a bottle of wine. Put on some nice background music and have a good old fashioned backyard dinner. Its very romantic. Unlike eating on patio of a restaurant with twenty other couples sharing your moment, this makes for a very private and intimate setting. Think your backyard or patio doesnt have the ambiance needed for outdoor dining? An easy fix is to hang cheap outdoor lights. Its amazing how one detail can work wonders on setting the mood.
3. Boudoir Photo Shoot
Okay, so if you are a little more on the reserved side (cough, prude, cough), this one may not be your cup of tea, but hear me out before you rule it out completely. Date night is supposed to be all out coming together with your significant other and getting intimate. I think this is pretty intimate, not to mention fun for all parties involved. Start by choosing a designated back drop like a free wall, a hanging sheet, the bed, etc. Pick a few different pieces of lingerie to change into. Give your guy a camera (prob best if its not a camera phone, dont want these pictures accidentally getting posted on Facebook or Instagram), and let him take control of the photo shoot. Youre the model, he is the director. Enjoy (insert winky face here).
4. Wine Tasting
If you and your guy are wine-os, youll love this one. Use your kitchen table, bar, or coffee table. Set out a few different bottles of wine and glasses. Make sure to set out some food that pairs well with what youll be drinking, think cheeses, veggies, bread, etc. No food equals getting drunk way too fast, passing out early, and a nasty hangover. That being said, take your time as you would if you were in Napa on a rustic vineyard. Swirl, sniff, sip, and then discuss your opinions on flavor and stuff. Obviously I am not well educated on wine specifics, but you dont have to be to enjoy this. Its just you and your boo, no wine snobs to make you feel dumb. If you are a wine snob, great! Youll have fun with this one too and there wont be any amateurs to slow down your night. Remember to light some candles and put on background music!
5. Game Night
Game night can go one of three ways and Ill leave it up to you to try one or all three. The first is nostalgia game night. Choose your favorite childhood board games (mine are Candy Land and Operation) and laugh at the memories over a bottle of wine or your favorite beer. The second is adult game night. This includes a more grown up version with games like Cards Against Humanity. The third is x-rated game night. Go to your local sex shop or search online for an intimate adult game. There are tons to choose from involving blind folds, melted chocolate, and roll of the body part dice. Whether you choose PG, x-rated, or all three, game night with your handsome babe is sure to be loads of fun.
6. Project/Craft Night
With all of the hours we spend pinning cool crafts on Pinterest, this option seems very appealing. But please, for the love of god, do not make your significant other do something he will hate like knitting or scrap-booking. Choose a house project youve been meaning to get around to or a fun project you can both be involved in. Make sure this is an activity that interests BOTH of you, not just you and not just him. Youll also make sure this is something that is more fun than it is hard work, remember you are doing this as a date. Order a pizza or take out and of course you can add alcohol to the mix if you fancy. Put on your favorite Pandora station and get to work. My man and I did this as a date night with a painting I had seen on Pinterest. It was a hand painting in which each family members hand was in a different color and the prints were all over the canvas, overlapping each other. It looked really cool, so we tried it and of course included the dogs. It was interesting night to say the least, dogs and paint can get messy. No matter, now we have a somewhat decent piece of handmade art to hang in our home.
7. Karaoke
Yes, Blake and I have done this and it was so much fun! We didnt plan on it, it just happened. We started one night with tacos and margaritas, an hour later we were taking turns on the Play Station 3 mic and singing our little hearts out. A bit of heads up, this may not be the greatest idea if you have close proximity neighbors who dont like crappy singing and loud music. If you can, do this! Such a great way to let loose with the one you love. Not into singing? No problem, make it a dance party instead. Im not a video game person, not in the slightest, but karaoke and dancing games are perfect for this. We have Sing Star and Just Dance for Play Station. If you dont have these games but want to try them, check your local rental store or RedBox. You wont regret this one!
8. Spa Session
I know what youre thinking, my manly man wont even get in a bubble bath. First of all, that sucks for him. Second of all, he will end up truly enjoying this one if he approaches it with an open mind. Okay ladies, dont torture your men! No tweezing, waxing, or anything else that is painful and/or will change his appearance. Thats how youll send him running and screaming out of the bathroom. Instead, make this a relaxation effort, not a make over. Run a warm bubble bath with salts and scented oils. While youre waiting for the tub to fill, start with a face mask. I like the warming ones, they immediately send my mind into relaxation mode. Help your beau apply and rinse off his mask. Slip into the tub together and just relax and talk. For added romance, carefully place a few candles safely around the tub and bring a glass of wine for each of you. Just dont get so relaxed that you fall asleep, because after the tub youll want to move it into the bedroom and take turns giving each other back massages. Stop by a body shop like Bath & Body Works for some aromatherapy massage oil. Best spa session ever.
9. Cooking Class
I know I said in home and I meant it. When I say cooking class I dont mean attending an actual cooking class, I mean doing your own cooking class with just the two of you. Find a recipe from a cooking magazine, book, or show that sounds delish to both of you but neither have any experience with cooking such a dish. You will work together, sharing the tasks at hand. And I mean for you to cook an actual gourmet meal, not Mac & Cheese from a box, no matter how much you crave it sometimes. This is your date night activity, so have some fun with it. Put on your aprons and help each other chop, season, and stir the ingredients. When youve completed your edible masterpiece, its time to dig in. Sit down to a table set for two and cheers each other to your cooking accomplishment.
10. Star Gazing
Its back outside for this date night. Sometimes all you need is star-filled night sky to add that little extra bit of romance. If you have a cozy backyard (and ideally a fire pit to keep you warm), take a thermos filled with hot cocoa or spiked cider, a blanket, and your loved one to do some star gazing. Do some research before hand and make a game of trying to spot certain constellations. If you have a stable flat roof, set up some lawn chairs and enjoy the view from up there. Be careful getting on and off your roof! No back yard or accessible roof? Take a stroll down to your local park. Odds are, it will be deserted after dark and the jungle gym style toys make for great seats.
No matter what you choose to do on your date nights, make sure you are focused on each other. Make it about you two and nothing else. Hopefully Ive inspired you to try something new with your partner in crime. Maybe one of these unique date nights will start a spark and youll be truly glad you branched out. If nothing else, simply relish in the company of your loved one.
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10 Fun, Cheap Date Nights You Can Have At Home (That Aren’t Netflix)
How often have I babbled on about the importance of keeping the romance alive in your relationship? Im not trying to be annoying or repetitive, but it is important! I am a firm believer that religiously practicing date night on a regular basis is crucial to relationship health. Let me be mores specific. Im not talking about a double or triple date where the conversation is flying six different ways. I do love those group dates with my favorite couples, but I am talking about the importance of one-on-one dates with your boo. Setting aside quality time to spend with your hubby with no distractions is like an apple a day for your relationship.
To keep these date nights interesting, youll want to mix it up and try new things. Obviously, date night has the potential of becoming a very expensive activity. Try hitting up Groupon and Living Social for not only cheap dates, but dates you would have never thought of yourself, like flying trapeze classes or a painting class at a local bar. But for those of us that arent rolling in the dough, these internet deals can still be a splurge. Dont worry, I am here to tell you that you can still have a date night every two weeks (or once a month, whichever you fancy) at home and on a budget. Here are some creative ways to make your date night romantic, entertaining, and low cost.
1. Living Room Camping
This is one has sentimental value to me. When my fianc and I first started dating I was going through a rough time in generally and the bad days at work didnt help. When Id had a particularly crappy day, I would come home to find a good old fashioned fort in the living room. The outside was made with sheets and furniture; inside he made a comfortable cushioned floor using pillows and comforters. We would take refuge inside the fort and forget about all of our problems. Dont knock it until you try it! Use your fireplace or some candles as a mock campfire, roast some marshmallows and tell ghost stories. How does that not sound like a good time?
2. Outdoor Dining
If youve got a nice or even just a clean backyard, use it! Set up a small table for two outside complete with candles and a bottle of wine. Put on some nice background music and have a good old fashioned backyard dinner. Its very romantic. Unlike eating on patio of a restaurant with twenty other couples sharing your moment, this makes for a very private and intimate setting. Think your backyard or patio doesnt have the ambiance needed for outdoor dining? An easy fix is to hang cheap outdoor lights. Its amazing how one detail can work wonders on setting the mood.
3. Boudoir Photo Shoot
Okay, so if you are a little more on the reserved side (cough, prude, cough), this one may not be your cup of tea, but hear me out before you rule it out completely. Date night is supposed to be all out coming together with your significant other and getting intimate. I think this is pretty intimate, not to mention fun for all parties involved. Start by choosing a designated back drop like a free wall, a hanging sheet, the bed, etc. Pick a few different pieces of lingerie to change into. Give your guy a camera (prob best if its not a camera phone, dont want these pictures accidentally getting posted on Facebook or Instagram), and let him take control of the photo shoot. Youre the model, he is the director. Enjoy (insert winky face here).
4. Wine Tasting
If you and your guy are wine-os, youll love this one. Use your kitchen table, bar, or coffee table. Set out a few different bottles of wine and glasses. Make sure to set out some food that pairs well with what youll be drinking, think cheeses, veggies, bread, etc. No food equals getting drunk way too fast, passing out early, and a nasty hangover. That being said, take your time as you would if you were in Napa on a rustic vineyard. Swirl, sniff, sip, and then discuss your opinions on flavor and stuff. Obviously I am not well educated on wine specifics, but you dont have to be to enjoy this. Its just you and your boo, no wine snobs to make you feel dumb. If you are a wine snob, great! Youll have fun with this one too and there wont be any amateurs to slow down your night. Remember to light some candles and put on background music!
5. Game Night
Game night can go one of three ways and Ill leave it up to you to try one or all three. The first is nostalgia game night. Choose your favorite childhood board games (mine are Candy Land and Operation) and laugh at the memories over a bottle of wine or your favorite beer. The second is adult game night. This includes a more grown up version with games like Cards Against Humanity. The third is x-rated game night. Go to your local sex shop or search online for an intimate adult game. There are tons to choose from involving blind folds, melted chocolate, and roll of the body part dice. Whether you choose PG, x-rated, or all three, game night with your handsome babe is sure to be loads of fun.
6. Project/Craft Night
With all of the hours we spend pinning cool crafts on Pinterest, this option seems very appealing. But please, for the love of god, do not make your significant other do something he will hate like knitting or scrap-booking. Choose a house project youve been meaning to get around to or a fun project you can both be involved in. Make sure this is an activity that interests BOTH of you, not just you and not just him. Youll also make sure this is something that is more fun than it is hard work, remember you are doing this as a date. Order a pizza or take out and of course you can add alcohol to the mix if you fancy. Put on your favorite Pandora station and get to work. My man and I did this as a date night with a painting I had seen on Pinterest. It was a hand painting in which each family members hand was in a different color and the prints were all over the canvas, overlapping each other. It looked really cool, so we tried it and of course included the dogs. It was interesting night to say the least, dogs and paint can get messy. No matter, now we have a somewhat decent piece of handmade art to hang in our home.
7. Karaoke
Yes, Blake and I have done this and it was so much fun! We didnt plan on it, it just happened. We started one night with tacos and margaritas, an hour later we were taking turns on the Play Station 3 mic and singing our little hearts out. A bit of heads up, this may not be the greatest idea if you have close proximity neighbors who dont like crappy singing and loud music. If you can, do this! Such a great way to let loose with the one you love. Not into singing? No problem, make it a dance party instead. Im not a video game person, not in the slightest, but karaoke and dancing games are perfect for this. We have Sing Star and Just Dance for Play Station. If you dont have these games but want to try them, check your local rental store or RedBox. You wont regret this one!
8. Spa Session
I know what youre thinking, my manly man wont even get in a bubble bath. First of all, that sucks for him. Second of all, he will end up truly enjoying this one if he approaches it with an open mind. Okay ladies, dont torture your men! No tweezing, waxing, or anything else that is painful and/or will change his appearance. Thats how youll send him running and screaming out of the bathroom. Instead, make this a relaxation effort, not a make over. Run a warm bubble bath with salts and scented oils. While youre waiting for the tub to fill, start with a face mask. I like the warming ones, they immediately send my mind into relaxation mode. Help your beau apply and rinse off his mask. Slip into the tub together and just relax and talk. For added romance, carefully place a few candles safely around the tub and bring a glass of wine for each of you. Just dont get so relaxed that you fall asleep, because after the tub youll want to move it into the bedroom and take turns giving each other back massages. Stop by a body shop like Bath & Body Works for some aromatherapy massage oil. Best spa session ever.
9. Cooking Class
I know I said in home and I meant it. When I say cooking class I dont mean attending an actual cooking class, I mean doing your own cooking class with just the two of you. Find a recipe from a cooking magazine, book, or show that sounds delish to both of you but neither have any experience with cooking such a dish. You will work together, sharing the tasks at hand. And I mean for you to cook an actual gourmet meal, not Mac & Cheese from a box, no matter how much you crave it sometimes. This is your date night activity, so have some fun with it. Put on your aprons and help each other chop, season, and stir the ingredients. When youve completed your edible masterpiece, its time to dig in. Sit down to a table set for two and cheers each other to your cooking accomplishment.
10. Star Gazing
Its back outside for this date night. Sometimes all you need is star-filled night sky to add that little extra bit of romance. If you have a cozy backyard (and ideally a fire pit to keep you warm), take a thermos filled with hot cocoa or spiked cider, a blanket, and your loved one to do some star gazing. Do some research before hand and make a game of trying to spot certain constellations. If you have a stable flat roof, set up some lawn chairs and enjoy the view from up there. Be careful getting on and off your roof! No back yard or accessible roof? Take a stroll down to your local park. Odds are, it will be deserted after dark and the jungle gym style toys make for great seats.
No matter what you choose to do on your date nights, make sure you are focused on each other. Make it about you two and nothing else. Hopefully Ive inspired you to try something new with your partner in crime. Maybe one of these unique date nights will start a spark and youll be truly glad you branched out. If nothing else, simply relish in the company of your loved one.
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