#e-mail birds

[dailyhomestarfacts]

Fact 52:

The thirteen shortest sbemails were all answered on the Tandy 400

[bird-everyday]

If I get bit, I get bit. I still love him and I’m sure he had his reasons

93

[maxwellsuperbien]

Anxiety, emailing, and storks

This week, I've been making steps towards prospecting again. Since I don't have a website available anymore (can't pay for now), I made my portfolios readable online. Now I have to send them to people. Thus, I made a Google Sheets document to organize and see when I contacted and when I need to recontact someone with the help of a friend.

So why am I talking about this if I have everything in my hand to promote my work via e-mails again ?

Well I don't.

Ever been stuck on a task because of fear and anxiety ? Panicked because you're tired of trying but still have to do it ? Yeah... That's me. My anxiety is related to the working world and my depression is triggered by my desperate attempts at surviving through this capitalistic nightmare.

What do you do when that happen ?

I honestly don't know. I don't like to force myself, my instincts tells me it's like running full speed at the danger. I guess I should fight this feeling and keep trying... It's not like I'm gonna die, I'm just gonna cry a lot, feel tight in my chest and sleep a lot for a few days...

I think writing about it here is better than nothing. At least some people can relate to it. I offer no solutions, sorry. After all, it is a blog I made for sharing stuff I did and yap about my life.

I'll update you people if I did it, for the moment, I'll keep searching for more people to contact, postpone an e-mailing attempt to tomorrow and share my Ko-fi.

If you want to help me make more pictures, you can send me a tip on my KO-FI.

Anyways, here's a few photos I took this year of the nearest white storks (Ciconia ciconia) nest.

Right now, the babies are grown enough to fly by themselves for the migration but during spring and summer, you could hear them clatter when a mate came back from foraging. I even took a video of them taking care of their babies.

[robpegoraro]

Weekly output: Mozilla Thunderbird

This workweek was shortened by travel but also had me filing my first feature for a new client, which was nice. 7/13/2023: Hands On: Mozilla Thunderbird Spreads Its Wings Anew With ‘Supernova’ Release, PCMag I used to rely on Thunderbird as my everyday mail client in Windows but dropped that habit years ago for reasons that no longer seem clear to me–because reading my Google-hosted work account…

[theveil-and-thepath]

Your Christmas BAG of MIRACLES- PAC n° 10

Pile 1 - Pile 2

Pile 3 - Pile 4

You can pick more than one! Just follow your heart!

11 small miracles that will happen before christmas. Pick a picture, then pick the miracles that resonate with you.

*This is a source of entertainment, your destiny is in your hands.*

Pile 1

Snake , Key , Dog

A friend or a spirit guide will help you deal with difficult people in your life, they will advise you what you need to do in order to get what you need from them. If someone has been gatekeeping you from entering a place, they will let you in.

Birds , Bouquet , Coffin

There may be gossip that you will receive an inheritance, or that after a staff change you will be the one chosen be promoted to replace a higher up, as if people are saying you wlll get a management position.

Bear , Sun , Heart

You will receive help from an important person, it may be a favour from a boss, a parent, or an overprotective romantic partner.

Crossroad , Mice , Scythe

Sometimes you question yourself whether you should smash the little spider that you see at your house, or gently lead her outside. This time you will smash it, but it is not a bug, it is a person or a habit. You will be very decisive and remove any chance of come back of this bad person or habit, no gentleness.

Book , Stork , Clover

You will start to study a topic that will bring fortune to your life. Perhaps it is a business opportunity that you will devise.

Stars , Lily , Garden

The holiday's parties will go amazing for you. You will be looking beautiful and hot, you may even meet your crush or loved one at one of these (maybe school dinner or company party). If you are manifestng something big for one those events with many people, it WILL happen!

Anchor , Tree , Child

Someone in your family will give birth to a baby, adopt a child, adopt a pet, your pet could give birth too. Young ones in your family will recover from any illness or be allowed to leave the hospital. Good news of birth and health in the family.

Fish , House , Clouds

You may delay renovation plans for your house, or delay the purchase of a house or postpone a relocation date until you have more certainty about your finances.

Moon , Tower , Ship

It is kind of late for that, but you may receive an acceptance letter to study abroad in a good institution. An elder person may decide to mentor you and they will do it from their heart.

Fox , Rider , Mountain

You will become aware in case a shady person is trying to hinder your professional growth or plot something against you.

Woman , Letter , Ring

Your girlfriend may propose to you (or your girl crush may confess, or YOU may confess your feelings if you're a woman). Or a woman will give her blessing to your current relationship. For everyone else it is a good time for texting loved ones and renovating the emotional commitments you have in your life. People will be greatful if you send them a Merry Christmas e-mail or text.

🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁

Pile 2

Stars , Tower , Dog

You will have a good time at university, school, or the place you go for religion. Maybe one fo your friend in those places will be supportive of you.

Tree , Ship , Mice

You may meet a cousin you dislike lol You will have clarity on family matters that have been hidden for a long time.

Woman , Moon , Sun

There is a feeling of empowerment and perfect balance of your feminine and masculine energies. You will be feeling powerful and capable of doing rituals for manifestation.

Snake , Child , Bear

You will step up to protect your little sibling, cousin, any child under your care, or someone you perceive weaker or in need of help. There is deliverance from danger, you will either witness it or enact it towards a smaller one (it can be you holding your brother's arm so he doesn't get hit by a car). Alternatively, you may stand up for yourself or your inner child somehow.

Lily , Bouquet , Mountain

There will be progress in a romantic relationship. For those who are dating the same person for years, or started to date with this intention to build a family or get married, you will experience joy in this connection and maybe a level up.

Clover , Ring , Fox

You will be able to afford the wedding band or the expensive gift you want! It may go on sale or you will find a better one at a good price. You can also enter an agreement with a person who's savy and skilled and this will be mutually beneficial.

Crossroad , Fish , Coffin

You will decline an opportunity for making money. I don't know why this is a miracle. Maybe you will avoid being schamed by someone online.

Stork , Key , Whip

"This time you do it right". After much pain, you learned your lesson and will not repeat the same mistake. You will act upon something and do so correctly, that is possible because you have learned a painful lesson in the past.

Letter , Clouds , Scythe

You receive an appology or clarification about something.

Birds , Rider , Anchor

Good and long awaited news arrive. You won't be able to keep it a secret. It feels like your mom read your acceptance email before you did, or someone else heard the news you will change jobs or your life is improving. You'll get something good and the news will fly (not from your mouth, but people will know).

Book , Man , Garden

You can join a bookclub, a study group, a secret society even (or a discord server with few selected members). You may find love in your small circle of friends.

🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁

Pile 3

Bear , Lily , Whip

Please ignore if that is not for you, but for those who are into it you may have a hot steamy night of sex. Good for dom/sub dynamics and bdsm. Very sexual and lustful vibes. Rich man just spotted a sugar baby vibes as well. Read it as it fits you.

Key , House , Birds

If you are very young, your parents may give you a copy of the keys to the house. Some of you will be able to have a sleepover with friends and it will be super fun! Events you host at home will be full of people, lots of conversation and great interactions there.

Fish , Crossroad , Fox

You will take an important step regarding financial freedom that may require you to be "selfsih". Don't feel bad about it.

Clover , Ship , Tower

Good news from abrod or about education. I think you will do well in your finals at school or get a well deserved bonus at work.

Ring , Scythe , Tree

Some of you will talk to your family about moving out from their place, or moving in with your partner, or your partner/friend may invite you to move in with them. For some, you will talk to your partner that you need a time in the relationship to give attention to your family members.

Mountain , Stars , Book

A good period for study or work, keep putting effort towards reaching your goal.

Man , Clouds , Sun

You will figure out where you stand in a man's life. Revelations about a romantic prospect or crush, you will stop wondering whether they love you or not.

Stork , Mice , Anchor

Please let go of things that harm you, do not bring them with you in this new year or new phase of your life. Make a good transtion on stable ground, make sure of that, drop the shit that was once in your plate, please.

Rider , Moon , Snake

You may need to deal with some issues or complicated people. I knwo this is a miracles reading, but maybe dealing with them now will be good for you in the long term. It may be the right time for it because perhaps this person avoid you, but now you two will have a chance to solve things. Not make peace, just dealing with them somehow, you don't like their energy, they make you doubt yourself.

Woman , Heart , Bouquet

You will receive a lot of praise! Favourable time for love and romance, you can receive a gift or go to a nice place on a date.

Letter , Dog , Child

Good news from a friend. Maybe a childhood friend will wish you Merry Christmas. Maybe someone will be gifted with a puppy!!!

🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁

Pile 4

Letter , Heart , Bouquet

Love, love, love, and good news. Maybe a love confession, but I see it in an existing relationship or connection.

Coffin , Bear , Mountain

You may raise from the ashes somehow. People thought you were out of the game but you are not and they will see it! You are stronger than you think.

Book , Anchor , Man

You will receive solid advice from an elder. Favourable time for school, mentorships or dealing with professors (not bosses tho).

Stork , Clover , Stars

"The start of something new", the High School Musical song, comes to my mind. You will feel happy and hopeful about 2025 or your future in general.

Fish , Snake , Birds

Beware of the people who are close to you just because you have money or status or a good public image, they are hoping your good luck rubs off on them by being close to you. You may suspect that someone close to you is double faced.

Rider , Moon , Child

Fertile period for those who want to get pregnant, possibly just as good for getting a new animal pet as well. I see a child crying either of a minor injury or of joy because they suddenly stop. Any anxiety you have will be brief.

Scythe , Tower , House

You may feel alone at your home, but since this is a miracles reading I will say that you may have a well deserved break from annoying family members.

Crossroad , Key , Mice

You will make a decision fast, before it is too late, and because of being fast you will not lose any opportunities. The time is now to decide.

Sun , Ring , Tree

You may attend a wedding, or the family holiday parties will be very happy.

Garden , Ship , Fox

If you have any online business, the end of the year will bring an influx of new clients. Your marketing efforts for your business or personal marketing strategy will go well. Many customers or many people from afar will hear from you and work work.

Clouds , Whip , Lily

The theme of domestic violence or violence against women may be something you deal with in these days. I think you may advise a friend about it, so they leave a toxic relationship. You may be conflicted about a person with whom you have casual sex, you fear it may not go well. Since it is a miracles reading, you may step away from a weird situation like this.

[bumblebeesfromvenus]

Nightingale 🕊

Dick Grayson x reader

《A/N》: first piece for Dickie bird!! Truthfully, I just whipped this up really quick for my dear friend @allysunny . There isn't much I can do, but I hope this helps a little bit <33

If it's too personal, let me know, and I'll take it down 🫶🏻

~Fi 🐝

《Content》: lots of comfort from Dick. reader is stressed bc of school work. Dickie being the best boyfriend 🩷

《Word count》: 1.5k

Please don't copy my work! I put a lot of effort and heart into the things I write.

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Not only the moon that hung high in the sky but the burning light of your laptop illuminated your face as your tired eyes ran over the words again. With a shaky sigh you closed the device and dragged a hand down your face before a frustrated groan left your throat.

Your forehead rested on your desk as you squeezed your eyes shut and tried to ignore the salty sting in your eyes and your closing throat.

"Stupid grading system, stupid classmates..." you forced through your tightened throat, hoping that your wrath and frustration would somehow reach your fellow students on a spiritual level and make them stub their toe or spill their hot drink.

Or accidently end up in crossfire from the many shootings taking place in Gotham. You weren't picky.

Your fingers threaded through your hair and tugged at the roots, trying to get the blizzard of feelings out of your chest.

Before you had any chance to stop it, a few hot tears of frustration trickled down your face, adding to the overwhelming state you were in.

The hard wooden surface of your desk started to hurt your head, pressing unpleasantly agaisnt your forehead. A dull and pulling ache ran up your neck as well, courtesy of the weird twisting position it was in. You couldn't find it in yourself to care, pulling at the strands of your hair.

.·:*¨༺ ༻¨*:·.

Dick sighed out in relief once he slipped through the window of your shared livingroom. Patrol wasn't too rough tonight, but he could feel the soreness in his muscle setting in.

A fair consequence after being a bit of a show off with his gymnastic skills.

Your warm apartment was a welcome contrast to the biting cold Gotham nights he knew all too well. Dick wanted nothing more than to crawl into bed with you and be enveloped by the love that never failed to warm his heart.

He took his mask off his face and ran his hand through his black locks, trying to distract himself from his buzzing skin. The Nightwing suit felt all too tight right now and he couldn’t wait to get it off.

His eyes fell on the bedroom door, slightly ajar, and he cocked a brow. You should be asleep. He let out a sharp breath. He'd told you to sleep. But deep down he knew you'd be up and about the second you heard the window close.

"Stubborn girl..." he grumbled, albeit with a soft and worried intention behind his words.

You could see the door being pushed open from the corner of your eye as a big block of black and blue stepped in.

"Honey..." he said softly followed by a sigh after seeing your hunched over and distraught form at your desk.

"Hi Dickie." You replied, absolutely defeated. The feelings of anger and frustration had faded and left was only the deep sadness of being treated so unfairly.

"Hey, pretty..." his brows scrunched together, not liking how sad and tired you sounded.

"What's wrong, hm? 'Told you to get some sleep." He spoke quietly, prying your hands away from tugging at your hair and replacing them with his, gently petting your locks.

His touch made it even harder to fight the tears you've been trying to hold in. All you wanted was for him to hold you and make everything go quiet, even if it was just for tonight.

You stayed silent for a moment, Dick kneeling next to you.

"Got an e-mail about that presentation.." you explained, ready to break into tears at the mere thought of it. He gently turned your head so you could see him.

"Give me five minutes to get out of this suit and I'm yours, alright? You can tell me all about." He pressed a soft kiss to your temple and you nodded your head.

His comforting touch left you in the blink of an eye as he whisked off to the bathroom. With a quick rummage through his drawer, he was already prying at his spandex prison.

Luckily, he had nimble fingers and was back at your side within the promised five minutes, much more comfortable and ready to be your shoulder to cry on.

"C'mon, sweetheart. Let's get tucked in, yeah?" His voice was gentle and soothing, drawing you in like it always did.

Dick took your hand and helped you into bed, knowing well that you didn't need his assistance physically but that you needed to be cared for right now.

You were cuddled up next to him, wrapped in his embrace and your cozy blanket while he stroked your cheek. He frowned slightly at the couple of salty streaks that had ready dried on your skin.

"Are you okay to tell me what happened?" He asked carefully, not wanting to overstep. You took in a shaky breath.

"D'you remember that project I told you about? You know, that hig presentation with lots of other people?" He hummed in response, listening attentively.

"Well... they fucked it up. None of them were prepared, they were sputtering like a rusty engine- one chick even finished her text while one member was already presenting." You complained, feeling the distaste for such unreliable people bubble up in your chest once again.

"And now..." there was a slight crack in your voice when you spoke, making Dick holding you just a little bit tighter," they're dragging me down with them. I was prepared, I did good, but I get a shit grade too now. It's not fair."

You choked on the last word, finally letting the tears spill. You were already so overwhelmed with work, with things you needed to do that you had no time for, you didn't need a grade you needed to fix just because studying was such a foreign concept to some people.

"It's not fair, Dickie..." you cried, head resting on his shoulder with his head on top of yours. His heart cracked a little. You were such a hard worker, always going above and beyond to achieve your goals. Only to be dragged down due to a chain reaction.

"I'm sorry, baby, you don't deserve that. I know how hard you worked on that. Those assholes didn't even try.." he huffed, wiping at your ever flowing tears.

"A-And now the teacher sent an e-mail which is basically just her saying how disappointed she is and that we're doing terrible." You sobbed, needing all that stress to go somewhere. Dick maneuvered you even closer to him, stroking your back at a comforting pace.

"If anything, they're doing terrible. You did great, honey, okay? You'll figure it out. And I'll be here to support you, you know that. I'm sure you can contact the teacher and work something out. But I just want you to know- look at me.." he said softly, tilting your head to look at him. It pained him to be see you so upset.

He much preferred your pretty lips pulled up into a bright smiled instead of the wobbly pout with tear stained cheeks it was in now.

"I want you to know... that everything will be okay. You will be okay. I promise you." His voice was clear but quiet and soft as he gently bumped his nose against yours.

"You will be okay." He whispered, holding you tightly as you got the last of your sobs out and your breathing evened. They were sweet murmurs against your temple as he had you pressed against his chest, stroking your hair.

Dick held you as the moon shone through the window, he held you until it was covered by clouds and you were plunged into a grey darkness. He held you and wiped and kissed your tears away even as faint peak of colors emerged from the horizon. You were exhausted with puffy eyes as you laid in his embrace, the burden on your chest lightened for now.

You glanced up and saw how dark the bags under his eyes were, but despite that, he was still smiling down on you with a look so sweet and loving you could feel your teeth ache.

"How 'bout we make ourselves a cozy day tomorrow, hm? I'll read you Pride and Prejudice, we can have some cake, cuddle all day.." he trailed off, have of it in a slur as he struggled to keep his eyes open.

"I'd love that." You sighed with a sleepy smile, tangling your fingers together.

"You can sing for me, too.." Dick yawned, scooching further down the bed and tucking himself under the blanket, with you tightly held to his chest, of course. You giggled softly, craning your neck to press a kiss to his cheek.

"My lovely, little Nightingale..." he murmured, a dopey smile on his lips.

"I love you, Dickie bird." You said softly, bringing your lips to his in a sweet kiss before sleep took you away.

"I love you more, honey." He mumbled against your lips, content as ever, with his beloved Nightingale snug in his embrace.

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You're gonna be okay, I promise <3

More of my works --> 💫

《DC taglist》: @certifiedredhoodlover @allysunny @hellonheels-x @gaozorous-rex-blog

[spooky-enthusiast]

You would get along well with a friend of mine who named their Absol Cat.

I always get weird looks when I say Dog's name in front of my coworkers......

[scorchedmizar]

(scenario for when lord mizars finds a job for e! Eclipse)

E! Eclipse: *laying in his hammock outside with his birds*

Enjoying yourself?

The sarcastic comment comes casually from the Lord as he approaches. A young woman, human surprisingly enough, follows behind him, sporting her own pair of wings which are pale brown in color.

I've found a job for you. It seemed appropriate.

This is Tigerlily. She'll be your boss, second to me obviously.

Said Tigerlily nods to him, hands clasped at her front and smiling politely.

Essentially there's two parts. The first requires you to travel through either town and collect mail, letters, offerings, anything of that sort. Sometimes you'll need to deliver it to someone else but more often than not they're directed towards me. The second is to make sure there is nothing dangerous or contraband in said mail... Get it? Got it? Good. If you have any questions ask her, I've got things to do.

The Lord doesn't spare another second, gone like that. Quite busy it seems.

[strangerthingsbigbang]

The 2024 Stranger Things Big Bang is now over!

We've got 32 completed stories and 32 collections of art this year, a STBB record! If you missed this year's big bang, you can sign up for our mailing list here to be notified when we set the schedule for 2025. You can also check out our sister event, @st-rarepairbang, for which we'll be setting the schedule soon.

Now don't forget to leave kudos and comments for all our participants, listed below:

Hidden Treasure by Medusapelagia Art by Mothellie and Arbed’s Ghost Billy Hargrove/Steve Harrington/Eddie Munson Rating: E, 64k words, Warnings and Tags

just one time maybe the stars align by DotyTakeThisDown Art by kaspurrcat Steve Harrington/Eddie Munson Rating: E, 14k words, No Warnings. Tags

I Got Your Love Letters by genesisofrhythm Art by katimanki Steve Harrington/Eddie Munson, Will Byers/Mike Wheeler Rating: T, 12k words, No Warnings, Tags

Sight: Now I See You by berenwrites Art by Alduade Pre-Steddie, Platonic stobin Rating: T, 26k words, No Warnings, Tags

Wonderstruck by Buckysgrace Art by floredaqueen Billy Hargrove/Original Female Character Rating: E, 25k, Warnings and Tags

No Parents, Big House by Alduade Art by Medusapelagia Eddie Munson & Steve Harrington Rating: M, 17k words, Warnings and Tags

Extracurriculars by pterawaters Art by Mayalean Steve/Nancy, Steve/Eddie Rating: E, 12k words, no warnings, Tags

King of Hearts by Paintedwithaknife Billy Hargrove/Max Mayfield Rating: E, 39k words, Warnings and Tags

Hell and Back by kaizenkhaos art by keziahrain Billy Hargrove/Steve Harrington Rating: M, 40k words, Warnings and Tags

your needs, my needs by starryeyedjanai Art by Romeren Steve Harrington/Eddie Munson Rating: E, 18k words, Warnings and Tags

Find Me Here by SlippySlip Art by im-not-batman Steve Harrington/Eddie Munson Rating: E, 34k words, Warnings and Tags

the pull in his chest by dragonflylady77 Art by bottombillyapologist Billy Hargrove/Steve Harrington Rating: E, 14k words, Warnings and Tags

Bad Moon Rising by Nebula Steve Harrington/Eddie Munson, Robin Buckley/Vickie, etc. Rating: M, 22k words, Warnings and Tags

Momento Mori by Skepsis-Ree art by the-aphelion-archives Steve Harrington & Wayne Munson, Steve Harrington/Eddie Munson Rating: T, 25k words, Warnings and Tags

When we first met, I was out of my head (and so were you) by clownrosary art by karadanverss Jonathan Byers/Steve Harrington Rating: T, 36k, Warnings and Tags

Kindred Spirits by Lorifragolina Art by janie-bean Gen/platonic Rating: G, 29k words, No warnings, Tags

Creature Comforts Come in Fours by Dragonsire art by fuctacles Billy Hargrove/Chrissy Cunningham/Eddie Munson/Steve Harrington Rating: M, 16k words, Warnings and Tags

You Showed Me Colors (you know I can’t see with anyone else) by NomadicWolf Art by faithfulcat111 Jonathan Byers/Steve Harrington Rating: E, 46k words, No warnings, Tags

Buttons by Misfitsbabe Art masterpost by Safk_Art Steve/Billy/Eddie, Steve/Billy, Steve/Henry Rating: E, 30k, Warnings and Tags

Twice Broken, Hope for Third by Laniahava Art by Lokisghost Robin Buckley & Steve Harrington Rating: T, 28k words, Warnings and Tags

Flesh for Fantasy by spaceofentropy Art masterpost by lemonhitsu Billy Hargrove/Steve Harrington Rating: E, 32k words, Warnings and Tags

Murray Bauman’s Fantastic Freakstravaganza by fuctacles Art by blasvemous Steve Harrington/Eddie Munson, Chrissy Cunningham & Eddie Munson Rating: E, 26k words, Warnings and Tags

Where The Flowers Bloom and The Song Birds Sing by Little_Annie Art masterpost by doomcheese Steve Harrington/Eddie Munson, Robin Buckley/Chrissy Cunningham Rating: M, 28k words, Warnings and Tags

The Notebook by Romeren Art masterpost by camaro-and-smokes Billy Hargrove/Eddie Munson/Steve Harrington Rating: M, 36k words, Warnings and Tags

Hellcheer art by camaro-and-smokes

From the Corner of My Eye by saraste Art masterpost by Janie Bean Wayne Munson & Eddie Munson, Steve Harrington/Eddie Munson Rating: M, 21k words, Warnings and Tags

there are voices in my head (the loudest one is mine)by KittyPhoenix12_xx Art by Pterawaters Argyle/Jonathan Byers Rating: T, 25k words, Warnings and Tags

We’re A Miracle, But Baby, There Are So Many Hands To Hold by Gala_apples Art masterpost by Tallula03 Steve/Eddie/Robin/Nancy/Jonathan/Argyle Rating: E, 59k words, Warnings and Tags

Branded by Destiny by kayleeofcamelot Art masterpost by lemonhitsu Steve Harrington/Eddie Munson, Robin Buckley & Steve Harrington Rating: M, 36k words, Warnings and Tags

Just Three Less Than Hetero Guys, You See by Gala_apples Art by alicetallula (1) (2) Eddie/Gareth, Eddie/Gareth/Steve Rating: E, 18k words, Warnings and Tags

He Looks So Pretty, Like A Devil by Jad3w1ngs art masterpost by Vecnass Billy Hargrove/Eddie Munson Rating: E, 16k words, No warnings, Tags

the gnashing of teeth by t3mp3rtantrum Art by alduade-art Steve Harrington/Eddie Munson Rating: T, 15k words, Warnings and Tags

InCONsistencies by mayalaen Art masterpost by alicetallula Eddie/Billy, Steve/Chrissy, Eddie/Billy/Steve/Chrissy Rating: E, 61k words, Warnings and Tags

Art for this town will carve you up by hawkinsleather

[apothecaryscript]

“Counter words” in Japanese

According to the information on the Internet, there are about 500 counter words in Japanese, of which only about 100 are actually used. Here are some of them which we frequently use in daily conversation.

*Green-colored words are used especially often.

個（こ/Ko）… Something small for a person to hold with.

一個（いっこ/Ikko）, 二個（にこ/Ni-ko）, 三個（さんこ/San-ko）, 四個（よんこ/Yon-ko）, 五個（ごこ/Go-ko）, 六個（ろっこ/Rokko）, 七個（ななこ/Nana-ko）, 八個（はちこ、はっこ/Hachi-ko, Hakko）, 九個（きゅうこ/Kyu-ko）, 十個（じゅっこ、じっこ/Jukko, Jikko）

玉(たま/Tama) … Spherical foods such as cabbage and onions can be counted with Tama. It’s also used for boiled noodle for one person such as Ramen and Udon.

錠(じょう/Jo) … Tablets or pills of medicine.

粒(つぶ/Tsubu) … Very small things such as grains of rice and beans.

��（はこ/Hako）… Boxes, such as luggage, boxed items, cigarettes, etc.

本(ほん/Hon)… Long, thin objects such as carrots, umbrellas, pens, spoons, bottles etc. Shots or home runs in sports, movies, and numbers of trains or buses of public transportation are also counted with Hon.

一本（いっぽん/Ippon）, 二本（にほん/Ni-hon）, 三本（さんぼん/San-bon）, 四本（よんほん/Yon-hon）, 五本（ごほん/Go-hon）, 六本（ろっぽん/Roppon）, 七本（しちほん、ななほん/Shichi-hon, Nana-hon）, 八本（はちほん、はっぽん/Hachi-hon, Happon）, 九本（きゅうほん/Kyu-hon）, 十本（じゅっぽん、じっぽん/Juppon, Jippon）

膳（ぜん/Zen)... A pair of chopsticks. 一膳（いちぜん/Ichi-zen) means 二本（にほん/Ni-hon) of chopsticks.

台(だい/Dai)… Vehicles such as cars, bicycles, and electrical appliances such as television and computers.

機(き/Ki)... Airplanes, Helicopters, Rockets, etc.

杯（はい/Hai）… Water, drinks or foods served in cups or bowls, such as coffee, tea, rice, Udon, Ramen etc.

一杯（いっぱい/Ippai）, 二杯（にはい/Ni-hai）, 三杯（さんばい/San-bai）, 四杯（よんはい/Yon-hai）, 五杯（ごはい/Go-hai）, 六杯（ろっぱい、ろくはい/Roppai, Roku-hai）, 七杯（ななはい、しちはい/Nana-hai, Shichi-hai）, 八杯（はっぱい、はちはい/Happai, Hachi-hai）, 九杯（きゅうはい/Kyu-hai）, 十杯（じゅっぱい、じっぱい/Juppai, Jippai）

皿（さら/Sara）… Dishes. Foods served on a flat plate.

枚（まい/Mai）… Thin, flat objects such as papers, leaves, photos, plates, etc.

一枚（いちまい/Ichi-mai）, 二枚（にまい/Ni-mai）, 三枚（さんまい/San-mai）, 四枚（よんまい/Yon-mai）, 五枚（ごまい/Go-mai）, 六枚（ろくまい/Roku-mai）, 七枚（ななまい/Nana-mai）, 八枚（はちまい/Hachi-mai）, 九枚（きゅうまい/Kyu-mai）, 十枚（じゅうまい/Ju-mai）

部（ぶ/Bu）… Publications such as newspapers and leaflets.

冊（さつ/Satsu）… Books, notebooks, albums etc.

通（つう/Tsu）… Letters, postcards, and e-mails.

人（にん/Nin）… People, humans.  Please refer to my past post for further detail.

組(くみ/Kumi)… Couples, groups of people, pairs of items such as gloves

匹（ひき/Hiki）… Small animals such as cats and small dogs, or insects.

一匹（いっぴき/Ippiki）, 二匹（にひき/Ni-hiki）, 三匹（さんびき/San-biki）, 四匹（よんひき/Yon-hiki）, 五匹（ごひき/Go-hiki）, 六匹（ろっぴき/Roppiki）, 七匹（しちひき、ななひき/Shichi-hiki, Nana-hiki）, 八匹（はちひき、はっぴき/Hachi-hiki, Happiki）, 九匹（きゅうひき/Kyu-hiki）, 十匹（じゅっぴき、じっぴき/Juppiki, Jippiki）

頭（とう/To）… Big animals such as cows and horses, or dogs that are too big for a person to hold with.

羽（わ/Wa）… Birds

着（ちゃく/Chaku）… Clothes (But underwear and thin shirts may be counted with 「枚（まい/Mai）」.)

足（そく/Soku）… Shoes, socks, and other items worn on the feet.

件（けん/Ken）… Incidents, accidents, matters, cases, etc.

軒（けん/Ken）… Houses, shops, and small buildings

棟（とう/To）… Large buildings such as apartments and warehouses.

校(こう/Ko)… Schools(It means its’ organizations, not its’ buildings.)

社（しゃ/Sha）… Companies

か所（かしょ/Kasho）… Places. In Kanji 「箇所」, in Hiragana 「か所」, or in Katakana 「カ所」「ヵ所」「ケ所」「ヶ所」. Any of them is okay.

か国（かこく/Kakoku）… Countries. In Kanji 「箇国」, in Hiragana 「か国」, or in Katakana 「カ国」「ヵ国」「ケ国」「ヶ国」. Any of them is okay.

面（めん/Men）… Flat surfaces, grounds, tennis courts, etc.

階(かい/Kai)… Floors.

回（かい/Kai）… Times

曲（きょく/Kyoku）… Songs, music.

話（わ/Wa）… Stories of TV dramas, anime, manga, novels, etc.

作（さく/Saku）… Artworks, cultural works of creators.

We don’t care if foreign people use wrong words as we recognize it’s so difficult. But still, please note that using “個(こ/Ko)” or “匹（ひき/Hiki）” to count people is very rude, and it must be always “人（にん/Nin）” for humans.

[ihadafriendonce]

i cannot explain how much i improved my life by simply making and hanging a bird feeder outside my window, now I can look at tits during all those stupid work-related zoom calls that should've been e-mails

[mdzs-owns-my-ass-i-guess]

Back to school shopping

"A-Yuan's teacher sent us the list of back to school supplies he'll be needing this year." Wei Wuxian tells his husband as he checks his e-mail over coffee. He lounges over the garden sofa, soft cushion over a large, mahogany structure, feet stretched over Lan Wangji's lap.

The morning is chilly enough to remind that autumn has come, but the sun shines from between the trees' foliage enough to counter it, the air carrying just the tiniest bit of the nostalgic feel of summer. Birds sing their trill from the high branches, though migratory flocks are already dotting the light blue horizon.

There is a blanket laid over Wei Wuxian's shoulders, patterned with bunnies and carrots, and he's wrapped himself up into it as he fiddles with his phone, sharing bits of information with Lan Wangji. The air smells of coffee and the fading smell of autumn flowers.

"35 points... who would've thought first graders need so much stuff!"

Lan Wangji gently massages his husband's calves, delighting into the feel of his soft skin underneath his fingertips. "We could place an order and have other people deal with it, if you wish."

Wei Wuxian smiles, a melancholic little curl of his lips that seems both sad and hopeful at the same time. His gaze moves to the little patch of grass where A-Yuan's left some of his toys yesterday.

"When I was little, I never really went back to school shopping. Madam Yu said it was wasteful to spend money on me too, and I'd just use leftovers from Jiang Cheng or Yanli." He tries to laugh. "I got made fun for having a Barbie backpack when I was in third grade, but it was a really sturdy thing, lasted me years!"

Lan Wangji moves closer, enveloping Wei Wuxian in his arms. He welcomes the touch, and burrows into the newfound warmth.

"Uncle Jiang took me, once. He said I deserved some new things too, even if I could use the hand-me-downs just fine... He got me this pencil case that had dinosaurs on it, a matching backpack and a few trinkets..." Wei Wuxian sighs, bringing his blanket tighter to his body. "Madam Yu threw a fit about it, and had everything returned the next day... Uncle Jiang apologized to me, but told me there was nothing he could do..."

Lan Wangji caresses his husband's hair gently. "He was an adult, Wei Ying. There was plenty he could do."

Wei Wuxian hums noncommitally. "I don't know... but anyway, that day I promised myself that, if I ever had children, I'd buy them everything and anything for school, every year, until they graduated... so that they could have everything I couldn't."

Lan Wangji kisses the top of Wei Wuxian's forehead. "Then we can go shopping. All of us."

Wei Wuxian lets out a happy sound, and nuzzles further into his beloved's arms.

The door cracks open, a sleepy A-Yuan emerging from his room with his favorite stuffed animal still under his arm.

"Good morning..." he mumbles, still thick with sleep, eyes halfway open and a yawn escaping him.

Wei Wuxian laughs and scoops him up onto the sofa, wrapping him in his arms and the blanket. "You're up so early! What for?"

"Missed baba and a-die..." and he relaxes into his parents' hold, nodding off again.

Lan Wangji and Wei Wuxian share a look, soft and loving, and as Wei Wuxian maneuvers the little one in his arms into a more comfortable position, Lan Wangji hums a song to lull him to sleep, the notes ever so shaky with his emotions.

[holylulusworld]

Puppy

Summary: You meet a clingy but sweet guy.

Pairing: Cole Turner x fem!Reader

Warnings: clingy Cole, meet cute, fluff

“Wait, miss. You lost this,” a cute guy chases after you. He pants as he finally catches up with you. “You forgot—” he wheezes. “Phew…I ran faster than I thought.”

“Oh, my wallet,” you smile sweetly at the guy selling you a plant moments ago. “I would forget my head if it wasn't screwed on.” He laughs and hands you your wallet.

“You’re very welcome, miss. Uh-I’m Cole by the way. I sold you the plant.” He nervously babbles. “Do you want me to carry the plant to your car?”

You chuckle. It’s a small plant, and he seems a little too eager for your taste. But you hold out your hand and tell him your name. “Y/N, thank you again. No, the plant isn’t heavy, I’ve got this.”

His face falls, and his eyes sadden. Cole wrings his hands, and he struggles to find a way to invite you. “Maybe next time.”

“How can I thank you?” you try to be polite. Cole seems to be nervous around women, and a little shy. “Do you want to go for coffee? You’re invited.”

“Coffee? Now? I mean,” he flashes you a sweet smile. “Oh…okay…wait. I’ll tell Edna to watch my stall.” He runs off but stops in his tracks to look over his shoulder. “You’ll be here when I come back, right?”

“Sure. I invited you for coffee,” you playfully say. “Remember? It was like ten seconds ago.”

“I’ll be right back.” This time he runs off to talk with one of the other stall owners.

“So…uh are you single?” He walks next to you. Cole holds the coffee you bought him in a tight grip, almost crushing the cup in his hand. “Crap. I didn’t want to overstep. Sorry. I sometimes babble when I’m around a pretty woman.”

“I wouldn’t have invited you for coffee if I was taken,” you stop walking to wrap your hand around his wrist. He’s the right amount of cute and confused. Like a lost puppy and you kinda of like being the confident one for once. “How about you?”

“Free as a bird,” he rolls his eyes at his words and internally curses himself. If he messes this spontaneous date up, he will kick his own ass. “I’m single.” Cole hastily adds. “What brings you here, Y/N?”

“I wanted to buy a plant,” you joke, “and honey.”

Cole smiles widely. His heart flutters a little when you look up at him.

“Shoot, look at the time. I got to go. I need to check on a few e-mails and call my boss.”

He sighs and nods. Somewhere between walking to the coffee shop and going for a walk, he messed things up again. 

“That was nice, though,” you lick your lips. “We should do this again. Maybe next time we can have lunch together, or brunch. I don’t know what the kids these days do on their second date.”

Cole furrows his brows. His eyes light up and he grins. “I could invite you for dinner or cook for you. Maybe we can have lunch and coffee… or a walk in the park. I know a perfect spot.”

“Cole,” you place your hand on his chest and look up at him, “relax. You’ve got ten out of ten. I want to see you again, so…relax.” You stand on tiptoes to peck his lips. “Just you know, I don’t kiss a guy on a first date.”

He nods and swallows thickly when you grab his phone to save your number. “I can bring a new plant to our next date.”

“Just bring you,” you cup the back of his neck to bring Cole down for a kiss. “That will be enough…”

“Hey it’s me…uh Cole. I called to ask if we wanted to meet at six or seven. Call me if you have time.” 

You checked on your mailbox only to find you missed ten calls from Cole.

You sigh deeply.

Cole is a sweet guy, and you liked him from the beginning, but this is a little much.

It’s been barely two days since you met and he won't stop calling and sending messages.

“Hey, it’s me again…Cole.” 

The last message almost sounds desperate. 

“I didn’t want to scare you off. I’m sorry. Fuck…I always mess things up. I understand if you don’t want to see me again.”

You are about to delete all of his messages and forget about Cole. He’s a little too clingy for your taste.

Your finger hovers over the button, ready to block Cole but your eyes land on the plant, and you change your mind.

Instead of deleting his number, you call him back. He deserves a second chance.

Cole immediately answers the phone, making you chuckle. 

“Hi, sorry. I couldn’t take your calls. I thought about cooking tonight. I have the rest of the week off and wanted to ask if you have time to join me for dinner tonight.”

He tells you that he'll be there. Of course, he does. Cole waited two days for you to answer his calls or messages.

Cole may be a lost puppy, but he’s your puppy and you won’t let him slip through your fingers. 

You always had a thing for sweet guys…

Part 2

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[hannah-heartstrings]

We need to stop pointing blame at each other for Trump getting elected and point it at who's really responsible: Trump

There's been evidence of voter fraud. We need to demand an investigation and recount.

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[kedreeva]

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[kleefkruid]

I answered all my e-mails so I now live in a beautiful paradise where the birds are singing but on the horizon looms a terrible darkness called "People once again replying to my e-mails".... when will this cycle of violence end