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Twenty-Five Words To Describe Myself

With so many adjectives one could use to describe themselves with, my first pick would be WISE. Its no secret that all my friends and family come to me for advice, they always have. I wouldn’t ever call myself a genius or be so arrogant to name myself the smartest person in the room…. however, I just seem to have a balanced mindset when it comes to what is right, or what should be done. Now, this second word is going to confuse the hell out of whoever is reading this, but my second pick is INDECISIVE. Now, you probably have a very perplexed look on your face. How can this girl who just bragged about being wise now contradict herself with not being able to decide???? It’s simple, my friend. It’s always easy to tell others what you think they should do, because you have a better view of the picture when you are not in it! It’s extremely challenging to make a big life altering decision when you’re the one living it. You see, we become very accustomed to what we are living within a day to day, so for example, if your friend is being cheated on and she is crying into a carton of ice cream on your couch, obviously, your immediate conclusion is to tell her to dump the guy because she deserves better. However, Britney who’s knee deep in that rocky road isn’t exactly seeing as clearly because she’s focused on the why he cheated, how he cheated, and is also being ambushed with fear without him and with a fun slap in the face of the flashbacks when time was good. So, to sum this very long explanation up, I can make a decision about Britney ditching the guy and living her best life, but I can not for the life of me decide whether or not I want pasta or tacos for dinner. Now, onto the third, I believe myself to be STRONG. I’ve been through a lot in the 25 years that I’ve lived, along with a billion other people. However, not all people can gain strength, some people become weaker. I can easily cut someone out of my life when I find them to be toxic or disturbing of my happiness. I have also found myself to be the person that most lean on in times they need it. I can take a lot, because I’ve seen a lot, and I’ve felt a lot. My fourth word I’ll use to describe myself would be MOTHERLY. I find myself to be very nurturing. This kind of goes hand in hand with being strong. When someone I love is sad or sick, I notice myself to be worried and prepared to fix the problem. That being said, my next word is PROTECTIVE which I don’t feel the need to explain because I kind of just did and I don’t really want to be redundant. Now with my sixth word I’ll lighten this up a bit and say that I am FASHIONABLE. Fashion has always been an outlet for me to really express myself with how I feel inside, and who I aspire to be. When I put on an outfit that I think really represents the mood that I’m in and can walk out of the house knowing I look good and feel good, it’s such an empowering and confident moment. It’s almost like my feelings become the fashion….. I didn’t really intend to make that deep but hey, I’ll leave it here because maybe other people feel the same way. I can also be ARTSY at times. I really have an eye for photography. I’ve loved taking pictures for as long as I can remember. I’ve always had an interest for acting, too. In fact, I took drama in high school. At one point, I thought I was going to move to LA and become an actress. When I was little, I would practice fainting, laughing, & crying on spot. And of course, I’ve always had a love for writing. I like to think that it came from my sun grandma. I remember being a little girl singing and dancing down the hallway of her warm and loving home and suddenly stopping to gaze at her as she was writing in her office. I’ve always admired her.

My eighth word to describe myself is SENTIMENTAL. Oh, my goodness, I’m such a sap. I can make an emotional connection with anything. Memories are a big deal to me; they always have been. I’m not sure why, or who I get the trait from, but I think that’s why I’ve always loved pictures and writing so much. The pictures are what I hold onto from my past, and I write about everything, so that I never forget. For a long time I believed I was a masochist, because I used to keep old photos of my past all over my walls, and I would let it consume me, and then I would write such sad shit, and then would wonder why I was so down. I became so used to feeling sad that when I wasn’t, I didn’t know what to do. Well, this just got depressing so, my next word is ADVENTUROUS. I wouldn’t say that I’m someone that goes on a lot of adventures, BUT I want to, so it counts! I love love love to travel and explore new places. Some of my favorite places have been Canada, Mexico, New York, California, & North Carolina. I’d really love to leave the country more, I’ve been dying to go to Europe, I’d really like to visit Amsterdam, Italy, & Paris. I can just picture all the candid photos I’d capture. All the beautiful buildings and quiet alley ways!!!! Ugh, a dream I can not wait to come true. And now coming in hot with number 10 on the list, I’m a SILLY gal. I’m no comedian but I do enjoy making people smile & laugh. I make weird faces, and dance like nobody is watching, and I love impersonating people. On a good day, I’m around people that spark that fun and wild girl that sometimes I suppress because I’m afraid of judgement. I love it when I let her out, she is free to be as silly as she wants, and in those moments, I feel like I’m my best self. Now this next one is going to make me sound kind of bad, but it’s whatever, I don’t care right now because I am currently on my third glass of wine so, that said I am a bit CONTROLLING. I like to be in charge, & I like things to go as planned. But you see, this is where I get contradicting again because I’m also EASY-GOING. So, I know you’re confused yet again, but hey I’m just me, and that’s all I can be, so like, stay in your lane sister. Now, back to what I was saying, I am controlling but only to an extent. It depends on the situation. It also has a lot to deal with me hating being told what to do. I’m way too independent of a woman to let anyone have any control over anything I say or do, so instead of being the controlled, I pursue to be the controller. Does that make sense? But also, now moving forward to why I call myself easy going…. When shit hits the fan, I don’t lose my cool. Like, I just go with it and figure it out as I go. And I think that’s pretty cool of me. Which also doesn’t make sense because for my next word… ha-ha… you’re really going to laugh at this, because though I just made sense of that fuckery, it’s about to become complicated yet again. So, here goes…. ANXIOUS. For someone that is always go with the flow when things don’t go accordingly, I am a nervous nelly. I worry about everyone and everything. There’s no need to further explain because It’ll honestly trigger my anxiety and I’ll have to stop this, and I can’t stop now cause I’m on a roll. And onto the next, this one is good. I will forever be a DREAMER. I’ve always kind of spaced out and day dreamt about what I could be, or maybe what I’d say if I met a celebrity that I looked up to, or maybe made up scenarios about a crush, and I know for a fact everyone has done this- imagine what I would say in a fight with someone, ha-ha.

This is taking longer than expected but now were at number fifteen, and I must mention that I have a love for vintage and old music, which makes me an OLD SOUL. I don’t think that needs any further explanation so for my next one I’m proud to say that I am a THOUGHTFUL person. I pay attention to what people like, and what they talk about. I like to surprise my loved ones with gifts at random times to make their day, and I love buying things that make me think of them when I’m out shopping. Also, I think words of encouragement go a long way, because life is hard and sometimes people need a “pick me up” so sometimes I send nice long texts to make their day.

These next two go hand in hand and I believe every human being on this earth needs to have these characteristics, UNDERSTANDING AND ACCEPTING. I have my own flaws, opinions, insecurities, values, and interests in this world so who would I be to not believe that every other person in this world deserves the same? In a perfect world, we would all just spread love, and hate would be nonexistent. Treat people how you want to be treated. We learned it in preschool, yet the world finds it to be such a hard concept to grasp. If we were all COMPASIONATE, the world would be a better place. My next word is kind of funny. Because a long time ago I would have just considered myself a FIGHTER (which I most definitely still am) However, since being with my husband, I have found myself to be a LOVER. Now, I guess I should begin with the first, and that kind of goes without saying. Earlier I stated I was strong, and here’s why, I’ve had to fight my own demons and failures to become the person I am today. You could say I fought like hell. Well, I fight like a girl, inserts winky face here. Okay, that’s enough wine for me tonight ha-ha. Now back to why I’m a lover, there’s actually a really long and inspiring yet devastating story about a boy who made me realize love was a beautiful thing, but we’d be here all day, and I need to finish this at some point tonight. Here’s some advice, every girl that acts like she doesn’t want love, has an enormous amount to give. You’re welcome, boys. Go get that brooding gal you’re pining over. Tell them Sierra, the queen of pretending love doesn’t exist sent you.

And just like that I’m at number 22, which is how old I was 3 years ago, and let me tell you, 3 years ago I was a different person, I was a lot more quiet and shockingly more anxious, but I definitely think I re-found my voice, and with that I’m just going to scream this one for you guys because I am LOUD. Now, when I say loud, yes, I my vocals do dramatically increase, however, I’m also talking about saying what’s on my mind. I can be very opinionated and sometimes I like to argue and will not rest until I have proven my point.

Wow, 3 words left, and I can’t help but find this extremely intimidating. These last words could make or break this entire thing I’ve got going on here. What even is this? It’s not an essay. Is it a diary? But it’s a laptop. Diaries are books. Ugh, this is going to bother me. I feel like Stefan from the vampire Diaries. That show is so good. There’s so much sex in it. And now, just like that I know my 23rd word. Which is going to be incredibly awkward if my mom reads this. Ah, what the hell, I’m her daughter and the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree so I’m sure she’d made up her own assumptions; I’m SEXUAL. I feel like I’ve always been Intune with my sexuality. I know what I like, and I think sex is very important part of life. Frankly, I feel like it’s something that should be more normalized. But I don’t know, I guess it’s too UNCOMFORTABLE of a topic. Which now has lead me onto the next, now, you’re probably wondering why I describe myself as uncomfortable considering I just went on and one about being in tune with my sexuality, you’d think a woman who’s got that down sure has it all down. Wrong. I’m actually very uncomfortable with my body. The bedroom and the outside world are two very different things. I’ve always been uncomfortable around men, even since I was a small child. I’m positive some things have happened to me that I have suppressed and forced myself to block from my memories, but that’s a whole other story and I’m so close to finishing this I can almost taste the last word. I’m also uncomfortable about people’s perceptions of me, that has to do with my fears of being judged. I’m very critical of myself and think, well, if I think, they all must think it. Which I’m pretty sure is irrational of me to think but whatever, this is my diary (or whatever this is.) Anyways, this has made me uncomfortable to continue babbling about so finally, my 25th word is REAL. I couldn’t think of a better word to end this with, because I feel like I was almost naked writing this, I revealed a lot about myself and stayed authentic through it all. I honestly didn’t think I was going to finish this. I give up a lot on my writing because I never think it’s good enough, but you know what, I’m proud of this. And I’m proud to be me, and that, my friends, is as real as it gets.

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Written by Bean

02\21\2020,

#rant post #my writing #free write #red wine

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anneshirlxy · 5 years ago

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AWAE Fic Recs- Full List

Hi! Here is the full list of all the fics I recommend. I will post a more organized way to look at it later tonight, but for now, here are all the fics! On here you can find the author, rating, length (word count and chapter) and a summary directly from ao3. These fics are in no particular order, and everything in italics is my dumb comments! Also, I am hopefully going to keep updating this so please send me fic recs!

Rating Key- G: General Audience, T: Teen and up, M: Mature

1. Still He Offers the Sea Shell By: Chash (@ponyregrets) Rating: T Length: 5.1k- 1/1

Summary: Gilbert Blythe is back from his semester abroad, and he wants to meet this Anne Shirley he's heard so much about.

First fic I ever read. A classic modern au (book verse)

2.Strangely Are Our Souls Constructed By: Fandom_freakout, vocallywritten Rating: G Length: 8k-2/2

Summary: In a desperate attempt to get Charlie Sloane to leave her alone, Anne posts a notice of her own. Or,Anne and Gilbert abuse the Take Notice board, much to the amusement, and frustration of the people around them.

Best take notice fic ever! Anne and Gilbert get into a take notice board battle and at first, it’s snarky and sarcastic, but then they start complementing each other and it’s beautiful.

3.say my name, don't ever stop By: anbethmarie Rating: G Length: 13.5k-5/5

Summary: The gossip in Avonlea is insidious, making Gilbert think it's a good idea to initiate a fake courtship of Anne. Anne makes him promise it won't affect their relationship (because, obviously, they're just friends).Plot twist: it affects their relationship.

Also has a sequel you can read it Here

4.Mistletoe Madness By: avonleaace Rating: G Length: 3k- 1/1

Summary: To bring a bit of fun to the classroom on Christmas Eve, Miss Stacey hangs up some mistletoe. Anne and Gilbert have a bet that Gilbert can make it through the day without getting kissed. Will he succeed? cuteness ensues

5.The Secret of Distance By: Lil_Readhead (@royalcordelia) Rating: T Length: 26k- 7/?

Summary: Anne and Gilbert embark on their journeys, but stay close to each other at heart. Courting across 1000 miles isn't easy, but they're more than willing to step up to the task. (A post s3 story).

I consider this fic canon. This is season 4.

6.Avonlea's Summer of 1880 Great Game of Capture the Flag! By: christah88 (@christah88) Rating: G Length: 14k- 1/1

Summary: Moody Spurgeon has gathered all the boys in Avonlea between 12 and 18 at the softball diamond for a game of capture the flag. Subterfuge, reconnaissance, undercover missions, and just a dash of chicken-coop-climbing combine to make this a game they will not soon forget. Why? Because Anne Shirley-Cuthbert wants to play, of course, and she demands that the rest of the girls be allowed to play, too.

This one reads like it could be a part of the show. There is also a prequel that you can read Here

7.Limerence By: Ephemeral_Joy (@lydias--stiles) Rating: G Length: 12k- 2/2

Summary: Limerence (n) - The state of being infatuated with another person. Gilbert and Anne featuring paint, photography, mutual staring, glitter and a very supportive Diana Barry

8.truth or dare By: thearkdelinquents Rating: NR Length: 7k-1/1

Summary: “Anne, truth or dare?” Josie smirked at Anne, a devious glint in her eye. Lifting her chin and looking Josie in the eye, Anne chose, “Dare.” She could take whatever Josie had to throw at her.The smirk on Josie’s face grew larger and Anne was sure she had picked the wrong thing. Without breaking eye contact or even taking a second the think about it, Josie said, “I dare you to go behind that door and kiss Gilbert Blythe. On the lips.”

I love the show New Girl with all my heart so I had to put this one.

9.When the Sun Begins to Fall By: megs368 (@onedayiwillflyfree) Rating: G Length: 76k- 13/14

Summary: "Long time no see Carrots."After nine months of studying at The Sorbonne, Gilbert Blythe felt that he was ready for his upcoming graduation and wedding. That is until his brother arrives, informing him his childhood best friend is gravely ill.

this fic hurts you

10.wishful thinking (mindless dreaming)By: bruadarxch (@rootedbutfl0wing) Rating: G Length: 12k- 5/5

Summary: “She didn’t mean to, but a comment led to a friend of a friend’s profile and then she sees it. She sees him. Gilbert Blythe. Her old archnemesis turned friend turned... nothing.” Anne is bored for the first time in her life and falls down the Instagram rabbit hole. She finds a familiar face.

Anne finds Gilbert’s Instagram and they end up reconnecting at college and then drama ensues. It’s really cute then it gets kinda sad and angsty and then it’s really cute again. I love it.

11.wonderstruck By: bruadarxch ( @rootedbutfl0wing) Rating: G Length: 14k-4/4

Summary: Delphine Lacroix raves about Miss Shirley and her crazy lessons. Her uncle Gilbert thinks his niece surely has an overactive imagination, but one day he has to pick her up from school and a certain redhead covered in paint from head to toe crashes into him. OR: Gilbert Blythe puts his foot in it when he meets Anne in every universe. Luckily for him, she didn't have any heavy objects around in this one.

Modern au where Anne is Dellies teacher and Gilbert fall head over heels in love with her. Soooo cute, I love. Also, cue Diana berry being the best roommate ever.

12.Imagining Something Worthwhile By: remylebae (@remylebub) Rating: T Length: 148k-3l/36

Summary: “Because when you are imagining, you might as well imagine something worthwhile”- Anne of Green Gables.

Anne is struggling through her mid-twenties, living with her two best friends from high school and starting a new job as an eighth grade English teacher. Just as she's starting to figure this whole teaching thing out, she finds an unexpected someone thrust back into her life.

This is the boy I spent 7 hours reading. It’s a modern au where Anne is a struggling teacher and Gilbert is a struggling med student and they fall back in love. Honestly, the best part of the fic is the best friend relationship between Cole, Anne, and Diana. It’s some pretty wholesome and domestic stuff.

13.You're such a big mess (And I love you) By: gayrefrain (@gayrefrain) Rating: T Length: 6k-1/1

Summary: Anne and Jerry get arrested.

This is one of the first fics I ever read and I loved it so much I read it 2 more times. Modern au where Anne and Jerry get arrested, they bicker like siblings and Gilbert is so worried for her!!! It’s a pre-established relationship and it’s so fluffy and cute ahh. An all-time fave.

14.five days of Christmas By: thearkdelinquents Rating: N/R Length: 4k-1/1

Summary: SHIRBERT SECRET SANTA!!!!

15.Drive Me Crazy By: serendipitous_rambles(@carrotsofavonlea) Rating: G

Length: 18k-15/15

Summary: Anne Shirley Cuthbert and Gilbert Blythe are next door neighbours, but they despise each other. It didn't used to always be this way, in fact at one time they were best friends. But things change following a personal tragedy for Gilbert, and by high school the two are practically strangers. Anne's life seemed to be going well: she was in charge of organising the school Centennial dance, she was accepted into college, and she was dating one of the most handsome boys in school: Roy Gardner. Only he breaks up with her mere weeks before the dance. When Gilbert's girlfriend Winifred also breaks up with him, Anne comes up with a crazy scheme to get their ex's back: pretend to date to make them jealous. Simple right? If only they don't kill each other first...

The modern fake dating au of your dreams. Includes an iconic scene from 10 things I hate about you.

16.ours are the moments I play in the dark / wild and fluorescent / come home to my heart By: anbethmarie Rating: T Length: 8k-3/3

Summary: Avonlea, August 1914 – England declares war on Germany. Anne Shirley shows up rain-drenched on Gilbert Blythe’s doorstep and learns her fiancé is due to leave for the Western front in a week’s time.All Anne wanted was to have the memory of a few quiet moments alone with Gilbert. The fact that she would get wet through on the way to his house and have to wear his shirt while waiting for her clothes to dry did not enter into her calculations.

This one is basically an episode of a drama tv show and I’m not complaining. Anne ends up pregnant with Gilbert’s baby and then he goes to war and they lose touch and he doesn’t know he has a child. It’s a whole thing. It’s mostly angst but reunions are chef's kiss (especially ones when they find out their father).

17.Trippingly, on the tongue By: meals Rating:G Length: 8k-1/1

Summary: Gilbert goes to Paris, Anne goes to Queens, and years later they both return to Avonlea and meet again. They should be older and wiser, but when neither of ever admits to their mistakes and misunderstandings, will they ever sort themselves out?

Such a good season three “what if” fic. I’ve read it so many times and I can’t get tired of it.

18.shy daydreams & stardust By: Lil_Redhead (@royalcordelia) Rating: G Length: 16k-3/3

Summary: She can't help how he makes her magic spiral out of control whenever he's around, but maybe she can help him when his own abilities bloom out of nowhere like a lily pad in a teacup. Magic AU!

Anne and Gilbert are both magic and she teaches him about his powers. Very cute!

19.The Post-Exam Ritual of Merriment and Ridiculousness By: wanderinginthewoods Rating: G Length: 2k-1/1

Summary: Anne, still slightly tipsy, tries to focus as she runs after Gilbert to give him a piece of her mind--but that's not the easiest thing to do when she can barely get her own thoughts in order.

The characterization of Anne drunk is so good and the funniest thing

20.I Belong to You By: hoddypeak (@shirbertndisney) Rating: T Length: 30k-12/?

Summary: Arranged marriage AU. Anne always wanted to have her own love story, but not one that's decided for her. She doesn't want to fall in love with Gilbert, but after being thrown into many awkward situations with him, the walls around her begin to tumble down. It certainly isn't an easy ride for either of them.

21.Little White Lies… By: writingshirbert Rating: G Length: 16k-10/?

Summary: When Anne agrees to doing Gilbert a favor, she has no idea what she's getting herself into...

A modern fake dating au where Anne and Gilbert are best friends and college roommates that have to pretend to date. Mostly angst so far, but well written. Also, Gilbert seems like a bit of a douche but we will look past that.

22.All my stumbling phrases never amounted to anything worth this feeling By: moonlightconstellations (@leiaslightsaber) Rating: T Length: 3k-1/1

Summary: Anne realizes she's in love with Gilbert. In typical Anne fashion, she reacts by yelling.

I just really love Anne yelling at Gilbert

23.Anne of Hogwarts By: serendipitous_rambles (@carrotsofavonlea) Rating: G Length: 24k- 14/14

Summary: Muggleborn Anne couldn't believe her luck when at 11 she is adopted by the Cuthberts, who introduce her to the world of magic and Hogwarts.Her wild imagination gets her into trouble more often than not, but she doesn't let that stop her. She sparks up an academic rivalry with classmate Gilbert Blythe, and finds a kindred spirit in Diana Barry.However it's not all smooth sailing, with trials and tribulations throughout the years as Anne seeks to discover everything Hogwarts has to offer. It may not always be easy, but life at Hogwarts becomes the greatest adventure of Anne's life.

As a potterhead I am required to put one of the best Harry Potter x AWAE fics on here. Also the only one that (in my opinion) gets the sorting right (gryffindor!Anne, Hufflepuff!Gilbert).

24.This Home is Vast By: Lil_Redhead (@royalcordeila) Rating: G Length: 6k-1/1

Summary: Delphine Lacroix wants to write a tale of adventure and romance, so naturally she writes the story of how Uncle Gil and Aunt Anne fell in love.

This one is so creative! Fics starring Dellie? Sign me up

25.i picture it, soft, and i ache By: boos (@boosfic) Rating: G Length: 12k-1/1

Summary: Anne and Gilbert accidentally end up snowed in at Green Gables

Pure and perfect fluff

26.the world is brighter than the sun (now that you're here) By: blujamas (@kyleslei) Rating: G Length: 12k-1/1

Summary: Long-lost family offers Anne Shirley-Cuthbert a chance at education in a prestigious university across the sea. Before she can go, however, there is one last loose end to tie up: Gilbert Blythe.

27.more myself than I am (whatever our souls are made of, his and mine are the same) By: anbethmarie Rating: G Length: 6k- 2/2

Summary: Anne and Gilbert have not seen each other since the fateful night of the Queen's entrance exams. She assumes he must by now be engaged to Winifred. He still assumes her drunken babbling meant she doesn't care. A chance encounter forces them to revise the truth of these assumptions.

28.a ridge of lighted heath By: peterstank (@peter-stank) Rating: T Length: 3k-1/1

Summary: He’d overheard her talking once with Diana Barry. He hadn’t meant to eavesdrop but it couldn’t be helped given their proximity. He’d heard it, the bride of adventure, the wife of nature. And how fitting is it that she who has chosen nature as her most fitting suitor is more beautiful than any earthly thing he’s ever known? The freckles on her face are fit to rival all the stars in the sky. Her eyes are oceans overflowing, they are rippling streams and shining waters. She could torch him with her hair and he would happily turn to ashes, to be the Earth, to be loved by her just once.

29.One Iced Green Tea Latte for Ann By: rosesonraindrops Rating: G Length: 6k-2/2

Summary: Anne Shirley Cuthbert lives for three things: her family, Diana Barry, and Iced Green Tea Lattes. However, Gilbert Blythe, the barista at Anne and Diana's favorite coffee shop, never seems to spell her name correctly, no matter how many times she's told him the right way to spell it. Or, Diana and Anne get coffee, and Gilbert tries his very best to charm Anne with his latte-making skills.

30,but when he walks in i am loved - i am loved By: nosecoffee (@nose-coffee) Rating: T Length: 24k- 1/1

Summary:“Marry me.” Anne drops a plate. She barely reacts to that - Marilla can berate her later, for now Anne has a very good reason to have broken her expensive china. She whirls on him. Gilbert’s not kneeling or anything. He's just standing there, in her kitchen doorway, with a painfully earnest look on his face. “Are you kidding?” She says, laughing nervously. He shakes his head.

Fun story: I once spent hours looking for this fic and almost started crying when I didn’t think I could find it. So you know it’s good.

31. from friends to this (you're the one i want) By: cressisaqueen (@cressisaqueen) Rating: T Length: 4k- 1/1

Summary: new message from 1 (489) 5987 - 2351

1 (489) 5987 - 2351 [3:29 pm]: hey, it's gilbert blythe from professor stacy's class

GiLbErT bLyThE [3:30 pm]: when should we meet up to work on the project?

A fic told entirely through text messages! Really creative and good. Paper Rings is my favorite Taylor Swift song, so that also helps. It also has a sequel where Anne and Gilbert get married that you can read Here

32.Anne of Nova Scotia By: coffee666 (@frappuccinio) Rating: G Length: 32k- 5/?

Summary: In an alternate life, neither Anne nor Gilbert were orphaned. Yet, they still found their way to one another.

I’ve never seen a tag better than “I’m not claiming to know how boats work”

33.If the Sea Should Part By: Lil_Redhead (@royalcordelia) Rating: G Length: 35k-6/6

Summary: Anne finds herself caught up in whirl of romance and adventure after rescuing Dr. Gilbert Blythe from the sea during a storm. She should let him go, but when she finds out Billy Andrews is plotting to take Gilbert's life and estate, she realizes there's nothing that can keep her from protecting him.

34.charity (who is helping who?) By: antspaul Rating: T Length: 10k- 1/1

Summary: AU in which Anne is a little more poor but just as vivacious while Gilbert is a lot more wealthy and a little more cowardly.

Kind of a sugar daddy au, but not really. Told through letters which is really cool.

35.i found my voice (in her sweet melodies) By: Lil_Redhead (@royalcordelia) Rating: G Length: 2k- 1/1

Summary: Christmas with Gilbert has never been traditional, but it always manages to steal Anne's breath away.

36.Welcome to Toronto By: simonsjumpers Rating: G Length: 13k- 4/4

Summary: Anne visits Toronto, buys trousers, charms everyone she meets and engages in a book-duel with Gilbert... And Gilbert can't help but, kind-of, accidentally, propose.

A very good awae after season 3 continuation fic. Anne is a complete badass and Gilbert is hopelessly in love with her.

37.it goes on and on By: morebooksplease Rating: G Length: 3k- 1/1

Summary: in which Gilbert lists all the reasons he loves Anne.

38.bless the broken road (that led me straight to you) By: cornerinthepouringrain Rating: G Length: 3k- 1/1

Summary: She said she’s never been to the coast, and he volunteered to take her, because he’s an idiot with no filter and because he selfishly, despicably, wants (needs) all of her firsts to be with him. Or Gilbert Blythe decides to take Anne Shirley on a road trip, and hates himself for it.

ON GOD I love this one shot so much!! It’s just Anne and Gilbert on a road trip. It’s Gilbert POV and my man is whipped. After I read this I immediately read it again I love it!

39.your glow (against the burning embers of my fiery soul) By: abigaylefayth (@pterparkcr) Rating: T Length: 13k- 2/2

Summary: the enemies to lovers fake dating shirbert au nobody asked for

Another really good modern fake dating au!!! This author also wrote one of the best awae twitter aus, that you can read Here

40.Whatever our souls are made of, his and mine are the same By: Ephemeral_Joy (@lydias--stiles) Rating: T Length: 1k- 1/1

Summary: Look, Anne Shirley-Cuthbert wasn't heartbroken. She was, for like a day, but then she had mustered all the power a Marilla glare could contain and got over it. Did she still love Gilbert? Sure. But alas, she was a summer storm, and he a winter sun. In which Anne tries to move on, but a certain hazel eyed boy won't let her.

41.the road not taken By: melissa13 (@annesurelyblythe) Rating: G Length: 2k-1/1

Summary: Years after the events of Season 3, a chance encounter in a bookstore brings Gilbert face-to-face with an old flame causing him to reflect on his new marriage. Features Anne and Gilbert being adorable newlyweds.

Winnies a darling and Gilbert is such a proud husband. When Winfred says “love looks good on you Blythe” l lose my mind

42.Maybe The Universe Has Other Plans By: Cones_McMurphy Rating: G Length: 2k- 1/1

Summary: Four times Gilbert Blythe tries to propose to Anne Shirley and fails, and the one time he doesn't try and succeed

This one is actually green gables fables which is a modern au told through vlogs and social media that you can watch on YouTube right now! Anyway, even though it’s not Anne with an e it’s just Gilbert trying to propose to Anne and it’s very cute!

43.be still my foolish heart (don't ruin this on me) By: theatrythms (@fairrobb, @smearclouds) Rating: G Length: 5k- 1/1

Summary: (The idea was always, always, always a bad one, but it sounded so romantical, so whimsical; to throw a stunt for all of her friends and get to spend time with Gilbert in the process.) Or; fake-dating, and the aftermath.

44.one look in your eyes and i found my favourite colour By: simonsjumper Rating: G Length: 5k- 3/?

Summary: au where everyone can only see in black and white until a moment between them and their soulmate triggers colour gradually appearing into both of their worlds (and yes, it happens during dance practice)

45.Of Tongue and Pen By: piperholmes Rating: G Length: 5k- 2/2

Summary: When Gilbert returns Anne’s pen, he is reminded of what’s important and what it means to live a passionate life. He finally understands he needs to ask the right questions. Now featuring an epilogue!

46.this, and my heart beside By: fruitwhirl (@ametroepya) Rating: G Length: 6k- 1/2

Summary: It’s three months in Toronto before she runs into him. Or rather, he runs into her. Well, okay, there is very little running involved at all.

Gilbert and Anne becoming friends in Toronto together!

47.Those With Wit and Learning Will Always Find Their Kind(red spirits)

By: WideScopeofImagination Rating: G Length: 126k- 5/7

Summary: Anne Shirley thinks its a dream beyond her wildest imagination come true when she learns she's a witch and can attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.There are still challenges, of course.Or: How Anne has to keep solving magical disasters with muggle common sense, and finds her kindred spirits along the way

48.all of the dreams that get harder, all of the things that I offer you By: anbethmarie Rating: G Length: 7k-3/3

Summary: Anne receives proposals of marriage from various and undesirable quarters. Gilbert Blythe naturally happens to stumble upon her immediately afterwards every time.

49.Time and Tide By: jacksparrow589 (@js589) Rating: G-M Length: 35k- 8 works

Summary: The Modern AU that nobody wanted and nobody asked for that just keeps on spawning new tales.

This is a series of 8 works (all fantastic) so i just put the entire thing here. Modern au set in college. Check the author's recommended reading order!

50.a rose amongst thorns By: not_so_weary_pilgrim Rating: G Length: 7k-3/3

Summary: Anne swallows, so hard that it hurts. His head is bent over her hand, and she suddenly realizes that with all the growing he’s done in the past year or so the top of his head is an uncommon sight for her. In fact, the last time she saw those dark curls from this vantage point was when he bowed after their dance practice at school.She nearly flinches away from memories of that golden afternoon, when Gilbert’s eyes never left hers, when she was only vaguely aware of anyone else being in the room, when he pulled her closer than the dance required but it still wasn’t close enough.

Anne gets hit on the face and doctor gilbert in action!!!! He is way too worried about her but it’s very cute and well written.

51.doctor's visit By: seashel Rating: G Length: 1k-1/1

Summary: turns out, gilbert isn't the only one afraid of needles.

Short modern au where Gilbert takes Anne to the doctors. High key the main reason this fic is on here is because he calls her baby.

52.Takes the Cake By: bookwormforalways (@bookwormforalways) Rating: T Length: 2k-1/1

Summary: Anne and Gilbert, finally happily married, bake a cake to celebrate two months of being married.

53.to look in somebody's eyes, to light up the skies (to open the world and send it reeling) By: lovishq Rating: G Length: 3k-1/1

Summary: Anne Shirley's imaginary friends, fanciful names and women carved out of magic and fairytales are remnants of past lives, and they are all drawn to every Gilbert Blythe like moth to a flame.

Ok, this one is like really cool. It’s this whole idea where Anne and Gilbert keep falling in love in different lifetimes but it’s always tragic until it isn’t. It’s really well written and just cool.

54.I don't have a choice (but I'd still choose you) By: writergirl8 Rating: T Length: 6k-1/1

Summary: Anne knows now what it feels like to have someone looking at you like you are the most beautiful thing in the world.

I had to shorten the summary because its just so long, but basically this is a beautifully written fic that's just shirbert being fluff after season 3

55.everything you wanted, everything you don't By: theystayalive Rating: G Length: 2k-1/1

Summary: And finally, when everything in his life quieted for just a moment, his heart molded his million thoughts into one word: Anne. In which Gilbert finds his way home.

56.that's the kindof love (i've been dreaming of) By: metsuryuogi (@natsujpg) Rating: G Length: 12k-1/1

Summary: In which Anne and Gilbert spend their first year together, and apart.

A really cute post season three fic! It also has a sequel that you can read Here

57.A Very Tragic, Romantical Secret (Understanding of a Pre-) Engagement By: christah8 Rating: G Length: 5k, 1/1

Summary: Post 3x08 AU where Gilbert avoids Anne for the summer and attends Queens College in the fall.

It's got a scavenger hunt and they are just so cute!

58.A Christmas gift By: writingshirbert Rating: G Length: 2k-1/1

Summary: Gilbert comes home for Christmas. Set after season 3.

59.The reality of baking Christmas cookies By: writingshirbert Rating: G Length: 3k-1/1

Summary: Anne really wants to win the neighbourhood competition over who has the best Christmas decorations, however her neighbour is making it really hard for her to do so.

60.the one person who makes me feel like i can take a fucking breath ( i can't have without completely destroying you ) By: softmullen Rating: NR Length: 5k-1/1

Summary: IF THERE WAS ONE thing you needed to know about the cuthbert-baynard family, it was that the two and only children did not get along. and it wasn't the 'not getting along' like constantly arguing, no, they just didn't speak. it was like they absolutely hated each other and no one quite knew why. especially gilbert blythe, who had been best friends with jerry since before he could remember. it's always just been the two of them, until jerry's father remarried, moving them three streets down in a rather large house.

An “Edge of 17” au. Anne and Jerry being siblings- 10/10

61,you're already home where you feel loved By: c19 Rating: G Length: 11k-1/1

Summary: Soulmate marks were only for special people, everyone kept telling them, but Anne and Gilbert both felt decidedly unspecial. Soulmate AU where the soulmate part isn't all that important.

62.The Language of My Unwavering Heart By: bravebatgirl (@bravebatgorl) Rating: T Length: 70k- 7/15

Summary:Anne Shirley-Cuthbert is attending college, exploring the excitement of entering womanhood beside her friends, and has even achieved a not-so-tragical romance. Everything is finally settling into place for the bride of adventure, but there are others still in dire straits. How is it that so much pain can be caused in a world about to turn a new century?

63.I'll See You in the Orchard By: wanderinginthewoods Rating: T Length: 20k-3/3

Summary: An alternate final, where Gilbert has to leave for Toronto later on, and doesn't bump into Diana. Meanwhile Anne--after meeting Winifred--finds herself on a spontaneous journey to Avonlea to confront him for not telling her about his lack of engagement--amongst other things.

64.The Many Faces of Gilbert Blythe By: Purple_Slippers_18 Rating: T Length: 50k-10/10

Summary: Anne was looking forward to meeting Avonlea's new schoolmaster, and if she could only stop herself from being distracted by the memory of a tall, dark, handsome stranger that she knows she'll never meet again, she was sure she would make an excellent impression on the new teacher, no matter what Minnie May had to say

65.Into the Sun By: goldinavonlea (@goldinavonlea) Rating: T Length: 5k-1/1

Summary: Summer had arrived in Avonlea. In all truth, summer had arrived in Avonlea several weeks earlier, but the inclement internal weather of Anne’s life of late had rendered the view rather cloudy from her window for a while there, and so perhaps it was better to say that summer had arrived—finally—in Anne. And what a summer it was. Or, Anne and Gilbert spend 5000 words ignoring all rules of Victorian propriety in favour of becoming the human embodiments of warm syrup.

Pure fluff, and written so well!

66.life is momentous, indeed By: bruadarxch (@rootedbutfl0wing) Rating: G Length: 2k-1/1

Summary: "She turns around trying to wipe off her tears and there he is, galloping down Lovers’ Lane in his horse, like a brooding hero in a romance novel. Bastard."Anne mopes and Gilbert finally does what he has to do.

67.something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue By: lxstdreams Rating: NR Length: 1k-1/1

Summary: how to propose to someone the moody spurgeon style(ruby x moody)

One of the very few not shirbert centric fics, but sooo cute!

68.oh i swear to you (i'll be there for you) By: cornerinthepouringrain Rating: T Length: 9k- 1/1

Summary: They sort of become a family, her and Jerry and Ruby and Gilbert (after she forgave him for the thing they don’t speak about), and they were annoying little shits who ate all her food and trashed her apartment, but... she was happy. It was a slow realization, one that didn’t really strike her until she was sitting on the floor in her pajamas, watching Ruby smack Jerry repeatedly after catching the boy stealing her Monopoly money as Gilbert rolled around in tears clutching his stomach.

Friends Au! I just love it so much

69.you don't have to say nothing - you don't have to say you're mine By: goddessbeltane Rating: M (warning: rape/non-con) Length: 27k-1/1

Summary: I hate this asshole. Asshole! The nerve! Anne rose from her chair abruptly, striding over to the counter to meet an obviously frightened Gilbert – though she couldn’t blame him for being scared, the last time she looked at him like that was about five seconds before he was violently doused - before folding her arms across her chest. “And just what would you know about soulmates, Blythe?”

The Office Au! If you can't tell, I love sitcom aus. Mentions of rape (not graphic)

70.If You're Wondering If I Want You To By: teal_always Rating: T Length: 16k-1/1

Summary: Princess Cordelia cordially invites Princess Delphine to join her on the playground to witness Sir Gilbert's courting of Princess Cordelia's mother, Queen Anne. Or Gilbert Blythe will piss off Anne Shirley-Cuthbert upon meeting her in any and all universes.

Single parent au! Just so good!

71.A Little Crazy By: YumKiwiDelicious Rating: NR Length: 3k-1/1

Summary: They’re eight and she’s got the knobbiest knees Gilbert has ever seen. || 5 times Anne tells Gilbert she loves him +1 time he actually takes her seriously||

72. we can leave the christmas lights up till januaryBy: Alice_Prongs Rating: T Length: 17k-3/3

Summary: the boys are throwing a christmas party before they leave for the holidays. that's fine. it's fine, really. all anne needs to do is stay sober throughout it and nothing will go wrong. like, you know, blurting out all of her feelings for gilbert blythe in front of him.

Modern + Christmas + Angst = a fantastic fic! (also sequel Here)

73.silence is the blood whose flesh is singing By: ashleykay Rating: NR Length: 4k-1/1

Summary: Anne Shirley does not believe in soulmates. And she will not be swayed otherwise. She believes only in love freely given. Soulmate AU. Timers.

74.The 10 Rules of Anne and Gilbert's Fake Relationship By: anexistence Rating: G Length: 18k-4/11

Summary: She’s kissing Gilbert Blythe, who is surprisingly eagerly kissing her back. Ew, she’s kissing Gilbert Blythe. Anne pulls away, and masks her horror by smiling sweetly up at him. He has that warm yet bemused look on his face. “Hey, there” he smirks, and Anne wishes she could just wipe the smirk away. “A favour for a favour,” she whispers. “You owe me some brownies, Carrots.”

75.thin ice By: antspaul Rating: T (warning- eating disorder) Length: 30k-7/7

Summary: "She still has a long way to go. Frustration builds in her throat and she wishes she could eat what she wanted and still stay slim and beautiful and perfect like Anne or Ruby. But things are the way things are. Nothing can be done about that. Diana will be beautiful. She just has to stay in control." When her world seems to be falling apart at the seams, Diana Barry finds power in the strict regulation of food. At the same time, her friendship with the Cuthbert's farm boy grows into more than she could have expected. And so she spirals.

The other not shirbert centric fic (but they are mentioned). Whether or not you like Diana x Jerry it's still really interesting to see a fic from Diana's perspective. Mentions of eating disorders are VERY graphic. Stay safe kids. There's also an (uncompleted) sequel Here

76.All This Time, I Was Waiting For You By: MeggieB Rating: M Length: 2k-1/1

Summary: Five Times Gilbert Blythe says "Carrots"

Pure fluff! Includes young shirbert and married shirbert!

77.Dream a Little Dream of Me By: PhoebeDillard (@gilbvrtblythe) Rating: G Length: 8k-1/1

Summary: Anne Shirley had been fascinated by the very idea of a dream her entire life. So imagine her surprise when she finally has hers and in it appears a prince that looks suspiciously similar to Gilbert Blythe. A Soulmate AU where everyone has one dream their entire life, and in it they see the face of their true love.

78.real or not real By: thearkdelinquents Rating: NR Length: 11k-1/1

Summary: a fake dating fic but it's basically just a shirbert To All The Boys I Loved Before au.

79.Flowers in His Heart By: Ephemeral_Joy (@lydias--stiles) Rating: G Length: 1k-1/1

Summary: ‘Don’t be,’ he said, shaking him head, ‘I was dreaming.’ Anne carefully smiled, placing her chin on her palm. ‘About?’ Gilbert paused for a moment. How could he reply to that? (“I dreamt about pinning you against the grass and kissing you”, wasn’t exactly an acceptable answer.) Or, he weighed the option, he could work with it. (or: Gilbert and Anne hang out and they definitely do not like each other. At all.)

80.Strawberry Tarts By: carrotsblythe Rating: G Length: 3k-1/1

Summary: Anne refuses to take part in another game of Spin the Bottle. And naturally, so does Gilbert.

81.Pretty Injuries By: novahainn Rating: G (warning: PTSD, child abuse) Length: 5k-1/1

Summary: Gilbert spent his childhood covered in flowers. Anne spent her childhood covered in some injury or other. Their meeting involves both. Soulmate AU where flowers appear on a person's soulmate when the person is injured.

82.From Red to Green With Love Between By: PhoebeDillard (@gilbvrtblythe) Rating: G Length: 7k-1/1

Summary: Gilbert Blythe was born with a tuft of red hair sticking out from amidst his unruly dark curls... until the day it turned green. A Soulmate AU where everyone has a streak of hair that matches the color of their true love.

83.you belong somewhere close to me By: georgiestauffenberg Rating: G (warning: mentions of child abuse) Length: 20k-1/1

Summary: “I know, son. I know. But if you feel what your soulmate feels, it is likely that she feels what you feel.” He raised his eyebrows. “Do you understand? If you are happy, she will be happy, too. Do you think you can be happy for her?” He nodded. “Yes.” He would think happy thoughts every possible moment if he must. AU. Gilbert is one of those rare, lucky souls who has a soulmate.

84. Shirbert One Shot + Drabble Collection By: Lil_Redhead (@royalcordeila) Rating: G-T Length: 43k’

I could have individually put every single fic on this list, but I thought it would be better to put the entire collection. You can find everything you're looking for here. I recommend them all but here are my personal favorites

In the Blue Haze, The Peace, The Storm, She Has Brains Enough for Two , A Sweet Heart Won, Take Notice, Here is the Echo of a Sound I Wanted, things that fall (i, for you), Lifemate,when the sun goes to sleep

85. Time Turns to Amber By: Lil_Redhead (@royalcordeila) Rating: T Length: 42k-7/?

Summary: The line between universes is blurred when Anne Shirley of Green Gables suddenly switches lives with Ann Cuthbert, a university student living in the contemporary world. Suddenly Anne must learn how to navigate the modern world, one which contains a boyfriend, a part time job, and another year of university. Meanwhile, Ann struggles to tackle corsets, farming, and a world without electricity. Maybe it wouldn't be so bad, but most people can't tell the difference between the redhead they know and the girl who replaced her. Anne (and Ann) have to learn to live as the other and try to find a way back to their own homes.

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March 27, 2020

Photo: The view from Balanced Rocks. Credit: Exec. Director Todd Ormiston.

As the first week of our online classes comes to a close, we would like to thank our community members for their patience as we work through this learning process together. While we have transformed our normal ways of teaching and learning, the education of the whole child remains at the core of all we do. Over the next few days, we will be soliciting feedback from parents about the current format of the online classes as we seek to improve the system that is currently in place. Spring is such an incredible time at North Country School, from hands-on learning outdoors in warmer weather to maple sugaring to lambing season, and we deeply miss having the whole community together to enjoy it.

In addition to the weekly blog, we are excited to launch a new "Connecting with Our Community" learning and activity series next week, which we hope will help keep us all connected at this difficult time. (See the footer below for more info.)

For over 80 years, our students have been challenged and inspired by the rawness of the mountains that surround us. Living in this environment gives children a deeper understanding of the rigorous beauty of nature and the delicate balances and life cycles that define life on our planet. Immersion in nature can have a healing quality, and so, we hope that you and your family are able to spend a little time outdoors while at home together.

Slowly but surely, the last vestiges of snow will begin to melt in the Adirondacks, the trees will begin to bloom, and soon, wild shades of green will enliven the mountains. We hope that the promise of spring will inspire and reassure our community of our collective resilience. We will all get through this together.

As we are learning in our own lives, the distance created by being separated from a community can feel isolating. Know that we are here to support you and your children through these challenging times. Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions, suggestions, or concerns.

Note: Our campus is temporarily closed to all students, with the exception of the 21 international students who remained here during spring break, rather than returning to their home countries during the early stages of the outbreak. These students, houseparents, and faculty are staying on campus and enjoying outdoor adventures in the contiguous wilderness during this time. They have been and will continue to practice social distancing, as well as CDC approved safety and prevention protocols.

OUR COMMITMENT TO CHILDREN

Top: Garden Manager Tess holds seedlings. Middle 1: Head of Kitchen Paulette Peduzzi prepares food. Middle 2: Local sweet potatoes for dinner. Middle 3: Jenny works from campus. Bottom: Nurse Jess Jeffery and her son, Wyatt.

Life at North Country School looks different than it did earlier in the year, but our commitment to caring for our students and one another has not changed. Each day the adults on campus work to ensure that our community and the children that live here are cared for, happy, and healthy. Garden Manager Tess has been busy in the greenhouses starting seeds and tending to the plants that will nourish us through the rest of the year, both in the dining rooms and in the Teaching and Learning Kitchen for our Edible Schoolyard program. Head of Kitchen Paulette, along with other members of the kitchen staff, moved to campus earlier in the month to ensure that everyone on-campus will have access to delicious food full of healthy, wholesome ingredients.

While Paulette and Tess have been busy working in the kitchen and gardens, students and houseparents have been caring for our residential spaces, ensuring that those houses continue to truly feel like homes and provide a place to relax, work, and play. Our campus is also home to our two wonderful nurses, Jess and Shannon, as well as their families, and we are grateful for the thoughtful and compassionate care they provide to our students and faculty each and every day.

CREATIVITY AND CONNECTION

Top: Caroline reads to her English class. Middle 1: Melissa’s “first day of school” sweater. Middle 2: Larry teaches Earth science. Middle 3: Sierra teaches photography. Bottom: Edible Schoolyard teacher Elie makes a pizza for a “What’s Cooking on Campus?” lesson to send to families.

NCS has always been a school committed to dynamic, place-based, and hands-on learning. For our dedicated faculty, the move to online teaching demanded creativity and flexibility, but those core values remain the same. Teachers have been hard at work tackling that challenge, making sure to support one another and share resources in the process.

This week, English teacher Caroline read aloud to her 4th- and 5th-graders from The Ugly One, by Leanne Statland Ellis, while 8th-grade English teacher Melissa donned her trademark “first day of school” sweater before holding the first online class with her students. Earth science teacher Larry ran his class on erosion forces using a projector to view the group and engage in discussion. Sierra talked her photography class through their first lesson, helping them brainstorm ideas for individual creativity and thoughtful collaboration. As part of our efforts to engage with the greater community, and to reach families that are together in their own homes, Edible Schoolyard instructor Elie baked up some tortillas and a pizza to prepare for his first weekly “What’s Cooking on Campus?” lesson. Each Wednesday on our Facebook page, Elie will be posting recipes and cooking tips as resources for those cooking at home. “What’s Cooking on Campus?” is part of our new Connecting with Our Community series. Find more information on that series at the bottom of this post.

A PLACE TO PLAY

Top: Sweety makes a snowball. Middle 1: Playing sit down ball in the snow. Middle 2: Jessica ice fishing. Middle 3: Playing badminton in the WallyPAC. Bottom: Dean of Students Bryan Johansmeyer and his family build a snowman.

Access to the outdoors, exercise, and play have always been core values in the North Country School community, and their importance has never been more clear than during these challenging times. Our adults and students are still spending much of their time outside, and the fresh snow this week created the perfect playground for snowball fights, snowman building, and games of an NCS favorite pastime, sit down ball. Other groups took walks down to the lake for some afternoon out-times of ice fishing under bright blue skies, and when the temperatures dipped back toward freezing, groups took advantage of the spacious Walter Breeman Performing Arts Center (WallyPAC), setting up a badminton court that has been a favorite after-dinner activity this week.

NCS AT HOME

Top: Faculty child Ella attends a Zoom class from her on-campus home. Middle 1: Eighth graders attend a synchronous class online. Middle 2: Sixth grader Brian attends English class from home. Bottom: Sixth grader Samantha makes homemade ravioli from home.

Homes look different across our community, but those living both on and off campus have found ways to engage with one another even when they can’t meet face to face. Whether on the North Country School campus in Lake Placid, like 8th-grade faculty child Ella, or spread all around the world like much of our student body, those in the extended community have found creative ways of connecting to their teachers and classmates, often by sending updates of their time spent at home. This week we received pictures of 6th-grader Brian attending a synchronous English class with his teacher, Jack, from the comfort of his Connecticut home’s living room. Day student and 6th-grader Samantha sent photos of her family preparing homemade ravioli and baking tiramisu cake using recipes and skills she’s learned in her years of Edible Schoolyard class at NCS.

SIGNS OF SPRING

Top: A tree frog on campus. Middle 1: Fred helps collect maple sap. Middle 2: Spinach growing in the greenhouse. Bottom: Moss peeking through the snow on campus.

While our day-to-day lives may have changed significantly in the recent weeks, we on the North Country School campus have greatly appreciated that the changing of the seasons has continued moving forward like clockwork. All around us, the snow is melting and new green shoots are pushing out of the ground. The maple sap is flowing in our sugarbush, and we have already boiled that sap down into many gallons of sweet maple syrup for use in our dining rooms throughout the upcoming year. Our greenhouses are filled with tiny seedlings and young plants stretching toward the sun, and we are already harvesting some of our first greens of the season. Soon our sheep will begin their lambing season down at the barn, and the once tiny baby chicks have started looking like adult chickens. In this challenging time, observing these beautiful and normal moments, and seeing reminders of the resilience of the natural world, have been both a comfort and source of optimism to us here at NCS.

We hope that you and your loved ones are staying safe and healthy, and that your communities are caring for and supporting one another. We will continue to update you about our community from our mountain campus throughout this time, and encourage you all to reach back out to us as well.

CONNECTING WITH OUR COMMUNITY:

Mondays: Check our Facebook page every Monday for a video from our School Counselor, Lauren, on tips for getting through this challenging time.

Wednesdays: What’s Cooking at NCS and Camp Treetops? Our Edible Schoolyard instructor, Elie Rabinowitz, along with other community members, will provide simple recipes and cooking resources you can use to cook delicious meals at home with your families. Check it out on Facebook and on Tumblr.

Fridays: Check our Facebook page every Friday for a video featuring a Japanese mini-lesson by teacher Meredith Hanson.

Saturdays: The NCS Saturday Night Activity- Teacher Larry Robjent will be hosting a fun activity similar to the Saturday night activities usually held on campus each weekend with students. Participate live from home with your own families! Check it out on Facebook.

For more information about the #ThisWeekAtNCS blog, contact Becca Miller at [email protected].

For general school information, call 518-523-9329 or visit our website: www.northcountryschool.org

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REALLY LONG CHARACTER SURVEY.

BASICS.

FULL NAME: auburn arista hayden / octavia marcia NICKNAME/S: red, whatever april comes up with, via, ten AGE: 2200 +, looks ~27 BIRTHDAY: 12th of october ETHNIC GROUP: european / roman NATIONALITY: has a couple of passports, currently uses an american one for convenience’s sake LANGUAGE/S: latin, greek ( ancient & modern ), various other languages in both their older and current forms SEXUAL ORIENTATION: heterosexual ROMANTIC ORIENTATION: heteroromantic RELATIONSHIP STATUS: married CLASS: wealthy HOMETOWN / AREA: rome, rome CURRENT HOME: new haven, a house shared with her husband PROFESSION: medical examiner / forensic scientist

PHYSICAL.

HAIR: red, usually worn down or tied together neatly when at work EYES: hazel, the gaze is usually determined and borderline arrogant due to the experience she has but can be haunted at times, especially when the past comes knocking NOSE: it’s a nose with freckles on it FACE: oval and, again, starring freckles LIPS: full, surrounded by laughter lines COMPLEXION: fair, freckled, the kind that burns as soon as it hears the word sun BLEMISHES: couple scars on her hands, results of working too quick with a dull knife, a handful of mostly faded bruises on her body SCARS: aside from the small scars, she has a bigger one on her leg from a hiking accident TATTOOS: none HEIGHT: 180 cm WEIGHT: 68 kg BUILD: tall and seemingly lanky, with toned muscles hidden from view by her clothing. beneath that layer, she is very fit FEATURES: makeup ALLERGIES: peanuts, walnuts, hazelnuts USUAL HAIR STYLE: either tied into a ponytail or loose USUAL FACE LOOK: calm, focused, occasionally furious USUAL CLOTHING: for the most part, white simple tops, black jeans, colourful scarves, but she also likes soft knitted sweaters a lot

PSYCHOLOGY.

FEAR/S: abandonment ASPIRATION/S: to have a chill eternity with the people who are in the same boat as her POSITIVE TRAITS: controlled, intelligent, witty, charming/charismatic, humorous, creative, honest, loving, protective, selfless NEGATIVE TRAITS: controlling, impulsive, violent, temperamental, scatter-brained, bossy, controlling, calculating MBTI: estp ZODIAC: libra TEMPERAMENT: choleric / sanguine SOUL TYPE / S: thinker (2), leader (14), hunter (12), educator (7), spiritualist (7), helper (4), creator (10), caregiver (2), performer (16) ANIMAL: tiger VICE HABIT/S: closing herself off when her emotional state suffers a low FAITH: mostly agnostic with some lingering belief in roman deities GHOSTS?: not completely unlikely AFTERLIFE?: hopefully not REINCARNATION?: hopefully not ALIENS?: yes, definitely POLITICAL ALIGNMENT: n/a ECONOMIC PREFERENCE: n/a SOCIOPOLITICAL POSITION: n/a EDUCATION LEVEL: very high. multiple degrees in various fields.

FAMILY.

FATHER: deceased MOTHER: deceased SIBLINGS: sven, dylan ( alive ), various other siblings ( deceased ) EXTENDED FAMILY: other immortals, such as richard paul montgomery de kimbly iv who is her adopted son and fay hunter due to their connection with her husband NAME MEANING/S: auburn ( red brown ), arista ( noble ) / octavia ( eighth ), marcia ( female variant of marcius, named after the roman god mars ) HISTORICAL CONNECTION?: typically stayed out of history while it was written

FAVOURITES.

BOOK: no real favourite, she enjoys a wide array of books MOVIE: she does not have a favourite movie because she does not really like to watch them 5 SONGS: falling slowly / death valley / help i’m alive / others DEITY: on the off chance they exist, she’d like to fight them all in the next parking lot MONTH: october SEASON: autumn PLACE: mountains WEATHER: rainy SOUND: piano SCENT/S: smoke, caramel, a certain someone’s aftershave TASTE/S: the spicier the better FEEL/S: rain on her skin, the ache of her muscles after a challenging workout, being hugged ANIMAL/S: dogs NUMBER: 10 COLOUR: black, white, red, golden

EXTRA.

TALENTS: cooking, singing, martial arts, listening BAD AT: not overreacting TURN ONS: her partner taking charge ngl, true love & romance™ TURN OFFS: keep your hands off her throat thx HOBBIES: reading, photography, hiking, dancing, a variety of sports TROPES: red oni (to dylan’s blue oni), for example

VOICE CLAIM/S: tba

#AV // ABOUT: MEME ❛ OUR OCTOBER DAYS ARE ALMOST GONE

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circe-poetica · 6 years ago

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Secrets and lies

Secrets belong in a black box

that everybody keeps in their heart.

There, locked in the eighth house,

guarded by a Scorpion,

in the same house of intimacy and passion,

the place of lust, of Pluto, of death and other passages.

Pluto in Capricorn has had a tight grip on Venus.

Lies and deceit are a thing of Neptune, lord of the seas, of photography

conjunct the Sun in Pisces now.

Foggy half-truths and illusions are in full season in the sky.

Soon Venus will be free in Aquarius

and another cycle will begin.

(While Jupiter in Sagittarius sees the truth of it all)

WED 27 February 2019

#mmprompt #maxmundan #writerscreed #astropoems #new poets society #poets on tumblr #poetselixir #poetryriot #13poetryclub #writtenconsiderations #savage words #original #secrets and lies

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limpwristt · 4 years ago

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🖤come thru scorpio venus🖤

#virgo #eighth house sun photography #eighth house sun #selfie #mine

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dansnaturepictures · 3 years ago

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19/12/2021-Whitefield Moor in the New Forest and home

Yesterday's trip made me feel quite nostalgic of last year and festive as it was so reminiscent of the Saturday before Christmas for us last year, being at the sea under amazing looking winter skies seeing two incredible diver species and other amazing seabirds including one of my favourite birds the Guillemot. The whole weekend in fact before Christmas last year was a rather jolly one that was a standout moment of my wildlife/photography and general December/festive period looking back, and the Sunday of that one a year ago was a brilliant New Forest trip. Today after admiring moody misty scenes out the back early on at home it hiding much of a scene I see a lot from my room which I got a photo of touched by a bit of sun and clearly visible on Friday so it shall be interesting to compare them and masses of Collared Doves in and around the garden again the first picture I took in this photoset of three on some garden furniture next door shows this with Blue Tit and many House Sparrows again making nice sights in the garden among other birds, we headed to the New Forest again.

The story of my day yesterday is here: https://dansnaturepictures.tumblr.com/post/670942355012075520/18122021-black-throated-diver-cold-moon-and and here: https://dansnaturepictures.tumblr.com/post/670940870141460480/18122021-post-1-of-2-photos-and-sightings-at and the weekend before Christmas last year here: https://dansnaturepictures.tumblr.com/post/637974641808392192/191220-birds-and-interesting-weather-on-a-trip, here: https://dansnaturepictures.tumblr.com/post/637978574236860416/19122020-birds-and-interesting-weather and here: https://dansnaturepictures.tumblr.com/post/638068550830080000/20th-december-2020-marsh-harrier-lapwings

After seeing the sun appearing quite creamy as it drifted in front of the cloud for a bit as a bit of blue sky was revealed on the journey and taking in some beautiful flowers getting pictures in the back garden before leaving including chrysanthemum and bellflower shown in the second picture in this photoset which I liked seeing we arrived at Whitefield Moor and walked towards Holmhill Bog the other side of the road where we saw a Hen Harrier in late 2019 and early 2020 in case it was about again a bird we need to see this year still. We didn’t see one but it was an extremely tranquil walk seeing just two other people and due to the mood of it, as mist sat on the landscape, creating some great atmospheric heath and woodland scenes I liked seeing the stream too which I enjoyed taking in and photographing. I took the third-eighth pictures in this photoset of views of all these aspects today.

Particularly by the trees where you can get a beautiful view of the lovely Rhinefield House which we hadn’t noticed much before after walking at this bit a few times since late 2019 when we first discovered this part of the walk I took the ninth picture in this photoset showing this grand house a key part of the landscape here, we saw a flurry of birds seeing them out in the landscape this overlooked too. Lots of one of my favourite birds the Jay flying about, Treecreeper and Goldcrest in the impressive tall trees and Robin down low with Stonechats on the heath as well. Woodpigeon flew high and in this area also was a mammal the Grey Squirrel scuttling about. Other wildlife I saw across the whole walk were some nice Redwings, fellow thrushes Song Thrush and Blackbird, Carrion Crow and a little insect on the wing too.

Gorse in beautiful yellow flower in considerably sized pockets a nice colourful sight on a winter’s day and little bits of heather with nice colour were floral highlights of the day a gorse picture was good to take with my macro lens to take part in #WildflowerHour on Twitter tonight which I don’t have pictures for every week lately. There seemed to be some pink blossom on a tree I saw on the way by Totton, possibly a deception in the misty light or maybe a quirk of an introduced species. Adding nicely to a daffodil seen on a verge recently.

In a strong weekend and few days for it I had an amazing wildlife moment at home this evening when I saw and photographed with my macro lens a tiny spider in my bedroom on the ceiling. A nice moment and after going off to do something else I came back in and it was suspended in mid air and I just got to the right angle to see the light shining from my en suite to reveal its web. A wonderful natural moment that added so well to something I mention in tomorrow’s highlights post, my brilliant year of spiders as we got into autumn and winter. I took the tenth and final picture in this photoset of this spider when on the ceiling. I hope you all have a great week.

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louduvelleroy · 2 years ago

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// The Japanese dare

Late September, for an exhibition on graphic design entitled The sport displayed, a conference was held at the Japanese cultural center in Paris. Before going into the details, let me tell you about this often unnoticed institution. Located near the Eiffel Tower, this place was inaugurated in 1997 by Jacques Chirac, the French president at the time and Sayako, princess of Japan. Ever since, this glass house has aimed to promote the Japanese culture to the French audience through a rich and diverse programming. For the beginning of the new school year, the exhibition curators have interested themselves in the field of sport : twenty four posters around the theme of sport were presented in the entrance hall. Created by nine Japanese graphic designers, who are either famous artists or emerging talents in their country, these posters will be on display for only three weeks, until October eighth.

As explained in the press kit, these outstanding art works characterised, by sense of movement, beauty and humour, were presented on the opening night, during the Modernity and Japanese Graphic design conference. Michel Bouvet, who is not only a professor, but a curator and a poster artist, was here to trace the History of graphic design in the Empire of the rising sun, from 1945 to the present day. Diego Zaccaria, an art historian who created the internationally recognized event Le mois du graphisme d’Échirolles (Échirolles graphic design month) was the second lecturer of the evening. For an hour and a half, we listened to those two great figures in the visual art field, and it seems they were really pleased who were pleased to share their knowledge on the subject and their memories of their travels and experiences.

The first minutes were dedicated to the presentation of every single poster of the exhibition. Diego Zaccaria was in charge of this task, explaining to us the compositions of the posters and their contexts of creation. I think it was a good way to begin because it allowed the hearing to focus on a concrete aspect of the theme and some specific cases in graphic design and the history of Japan. But, the slide show of the conference was way too small for us to read the legends. All the posters were laid out on the same page. I thought it would create useful links maybe rich in meaning but the speaker didn’t mention them and made his presentation unreadable, which is unfortunate. I will still remember the name of Ikko Tanaka and the two posters he created for the 39th National Sports Festival Summer and Autumn Games in 1984. Those two images appealed to my eye because of the display, typeface and photography. The tension from the start of the swimming race layered under the white typeface’s steady and rigorous composition seemed very accurate and it reminded me of Swiss graphic design in some ways.

Then, Diego Zaccaria gave the floor to Michel Bouvet, who commented the print file of a book (Made in Japan) he made six years ago on the occasion of the Mois du graphisme d’Échirolles in 2016. Mr. Bouvet is really passionate when it comes to talk about Japanese culture and graphic design, this is something we felt during the conference. But because of time constraints, he skimmed through his document without ever dwelling on examples or references. His superficial analysis left us quite frustrated, and even more so when we witnessed how much knowledge he would have been able to share with us with a more structured thinking. Among all his digressions, I remember one marked by lots of humour and which that qualifies the Japanese’s spirit well : a poster of a gigantic blue bone with a great purity of form, to promote … a mortuary company. As said Michel Bouvet, nobody would have dared, the Japanese did.

Lou Duvelleroy.

(Publié le 16 octobre, 3736 caractères)

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architectnews · 3 years ago

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Cromwell Island and Mansion, Montana

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Cromwell Island and Mansion in Montana

May 10, 2022

Cromwell Island and Mansion, Western United States

Location: Montana, USA

Photos: Hall & Hall

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Cromwell Island and Mansion in Montana For Sale priced at $72 million – Lake Monster Lurks Nearby!

Although Montana has one of the smallest populations of America’s 50 states – about one-eighth the size of New York City – the state has become a hot spot for celebrities. While Beverly Hills and New York are always the favorite towns for celebrities to live most of the year, many are buying second homes in Big Sky country.

Propelled by Covid, a quest for a simpler life, and a break from the Hollywood craziness, more and more celebrities including Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel, Tom Brady, and Bill Gates own homes in Montana. And Ben Affleck where he and Jennifer Lopez reignited their love life in 2021 at Ben’s seven-bedroom home in the super-upscale Yellowstone Club community.

For celebrities or anyone who aspires to a place in Montana, one of the most interesting offerings is the newly listed Cromwell Island in the center of Flathead Lake. Even larger than Lake Tahoe, Flathead Lake is the largest natural inland body of water west of the Mississippi.

Cromwell is sited in the center of the lake with approximately 2,900 feet of shoreline and was purchased by antique collector and explorer Robert M. Lee in the late 1980s. He and his wife built the exterior shell of a 45,000-square-foot home and a guest house which they completed. Lee died in 2016 before the interior of the main house was completed.

Though only the exterior of the home is complete, it gives the buyer free rein to design the interior layout exactly the way they want it, while living comfortably in the completed guest house. Views from the island are striking with the snowcapped Mission Mountains in the distance and the varying shades of blue in the water as the sun moves east to west.

Legend has it that much like Loch Ness, Flathead Lake has its own water monster, Flessie, decked out in deer antlers. The legend was started over a hundred years ago by the Kutenai Indian Tribe.

A little more believable than Loch Ness’s Nessie, rural folks know that in the fall, a buck will swim until he drowns from exhaustion in pursuit of a pretty doe. A hundred years later, the occasional sighting on the lake is still being reported. The perfect perch to view the lake with binoculars is from this $72 million home on the island.

The listing agent for Cromwell Island is Bill McDavid of Hall & Hall, Missoula, Montana.

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☆*ﾟBIOGRAPHY: SELINE

BASIC

NAME: Seline Marie Kennedy Rhodes, or alternately Selena Maria Nazaré Álvares da Silveira Kennedy Rhodes

NICKNAMES: Selenita, Sel, Lena, the Black Sheep

AGE: 24 years old

BIRTHDAY: April 24th, 1994

GENDER: Cisgender Female

PRONOUNS: She/her/hers

FAMILY

MOTHER: Vitória Isabel Álvares da Silveira Rhodes

FATHER: George Prescott Kennedy Rhodes

MATERNAL FAMILY: The da Silveira family still owns a large fazenda, or farm, in the town of Aimorés in Minas Gerais. Seline’s maternal grandmother, Maria Beatriz Bettencourt Álvares, was a well-known fashion designer originally from Madeira, Portugal, who has since lived for decades in Brazil’s fashionable southern city, São Paulo, following the death of her husband. Seline’s maternal grandfather, João Manuel Melo da Silveira, born in Aimorés, was a radicalized activist during Brazil’s brutal dictatorship in the 60s and 70s. Her mother, born in Belo Horizonte, was subsequently raised in Porto, Portugal, after her parents fled persecution. Following the fall of the military regime, the family returned to Brazil, where João helped co-found Partido dos Trabalhadores, or the Workers’ Party of Brazil. After serving as Brazilian vice-President from 2003 to 2005, João died in a plane crash in the Bolivian countryside. Though it was officially deemed an accident, many believed foul play to be involved.

PATERNAL FAMILY: The Rhodes are a certified modern day political institution - or machine - depending on what side of the aisle you’re on. The Rhodes family owns a large ranch estate in McLennan County, Texas. Seline’s paternal grandfather, Prescott Walker Rhodes, D., was President of the United States from 1989-1993, and her father, George Prescott Kennedy Rhodes, D., followed in his father’s footsteps as President of the United States from 2005-2013, leaving behind an even larger legacy for the Rhodes heirs. Her uncle, Peter Rhodes, D., serves as a representative in the United States House from Massachusetts' 6th district. Her brother, Adriano, D., serves as governor of Florida. Also - unsurprisingly - Seline’s paternal grandmother is a distant Kennedy. Yes, one of those Kennedys.

SIBLINGS: Adriano Prescott, Daniel George, and Samuel Luis

PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES

FACECLAIM: Bella Hadid

ETHNICITY: Half Portuguese-Brazilian, part British/Irish/Scottish, part Palestinian.

NATIONALITY: American by birth, Brazilian by citizenship, Latin-American by blood.

HEIGHT: 5′8″

BUILD: Toned, though she’s retained some curves. Selina hates most conventional forms of exercise, so you can expect to find her practicing aerial yoga or capoeira somewhere - as long as there’s no running involved. She used to play football (soccer) before her knee injury but has since given it up.

TATTOOS: She has one tattoo of a minimalist sun on her foot that she got done in Brazil (that her father almost killed her over).

PIERCINGS: One in each ear and her belly button, which she got when she was 14 - but don’t tell her father.

HAIR COLOR: Chestnut brown, like her father’s before it grayed.

EYE COLOR: Icy blue/gray, like her mother’s

DOMINANT HAND: Right-handed.

ANOMALIES: One of her feet is a whole half-size bigger than the other. Same with her breasts (though it’s the opposite one).

ACCENT: American, though when she’s talking fast, she definitely adopts a Brazilian lilt.

MEDICAL HISTORY: Of relatively sound physical health overall, Seline was in a car accident when she was 18 that required surgery in her knee and extensive physical therapy since. She walks fairly normally, though struggles to keep a pace beyond jogging and can’t exert herself too much beyond that. Because of this injury, she still suffers from chronic pain to this day and is a frequent patient of massage therapy. Her mental health is more capricious - she suffered from really bad anxiety, especially as a child, though she seems to be of better mind since completing her schooling. She had bouts with depression throughout high school especially and sought therapy for this, where her abandonment and trust issues became more apparent. (*cough* daddy issues *cough*)

ALLERGIES: She has an allergy of certain types of pollen and skin allergies to grass and nickel, though possesses no known food allergies.

NERVOUS TICS: Nail biting/cuticle picking (to the point of drawing blood) or knuckle cracking if she’s genuinely nervous. If it’s minor (or flirtatious), lip biting is common.

QUIRKS: Occasionally sleep talks in a combination of Spanish and Portuguese, though weirdly never English.

LIFESTYLE

RESIDES: She has been living in an Upper East Side penthouse purchased for her by her father since January 2018 after spending the past year traveling, but is currently considering a move to Rio de Janeiro.

BORN: Manhattan, New York.

RAISED: In various cities around América Latina. Born in 1994 in New York City, she moved to Belo Horizonte with her mother when she was only two. Raised in Brazil, Seline lived in Buenos Aires with her mom her fifth year, then spent her sixth and seventh years with her grandmother in São Paulo, before living her eighth year with her mother again in Mexico City. After her father’s presidential campaign began in 2003, Seline and her mother moved back in with George Rhodes in New York City before the family relocated to Washington, D.C. during his presidency. She considers América Latina her home more than anywhere else.

VEHICLE: 2017 Range Rover

PHONE: iPhone 7+

LAPTOP/COMPUTER: MacBook Air 2018

PETS: A long-haired chihuahua named Tiago.

CAREER: Freelance photographer (though she mostly shoots landscapes and portraits - especially of indigenous peoples and various classes of laborers)

EXPERIENCE: Graduated with a BA in Political Science and History (specializing in the study of Latin America) from Georgetown University in 2016.

POLITICAL AFFILIATION: Registered Democrat (that is her family’s religion).

RELIGION: Her mother’s family is Catholic, though the Rhodes are Episcopal Christians.

BELIEFS: She isn’t very religious but if she had to ascribe to any particular denomination, she’d call herself loosely Catholic, more in culture than in faith. Her God is less biblical and more spiritual, an energy to be found in the people and places she’s discovered around the world.

MISDEMEANORS AND FELONIES: N/A

TICKETS AND/OR VIOLATIONS: She has received two driving tickets (one in the state of New York, and the other in Texas) for speeding, though none else.

DRUGS: She used adderall and concerta interchangeably in college, but has since stopped taking both. She also used cocaine while in América Latina but that did not follow her back into the States. She still enjoys partaking in marijuana every once and a while, if the time’s right.

SMOKES: Yes (to both)

ALCOHOL: Yes

DIET: She tried to be vegetarian in college, but after traveling América Latina extensively, has fallen back to a very meat-heavy diet. She eats a lot of proteins (meats, beans), potatoes, carbs (pan dulce [her weakness] and especially tortillas), fruits, and veggies. She jokes that she rarely ever cooks with anything else.

ROMANTIC ORIENTATION: Aside from her high school boyfriend (which can hardly be considered a relationship), Seline has not had a romantic partner for a long, long time. Needless to say, she’s not sure of her romantic orientation.

SEXUAL ORIENTATION: Bisexual

KINKS: Daddy play (oh god please don’t mention it), dominant partners, choking, spanking, being held down/tied up, marks and bruises, masochism, exhibitionism/public sex, spitting.

SEXUAL HISTORY: While not too extensive, Seline has had her fair share of hookups through the years. Loosing her virginity to her boyfriend senior year of high school, she slept with only three different men throughout college before exploring her sexuality more fully in América Latina. If she had to count, her number of partners is somewhere between 15 and 30, though she never likes to offer a definitive answer. She’s never had an STI.

MARTIAL STATUS: Never married

LANGUAGES: English, Portuguese, Spanish all fluently.

PHOBIAS: Glossophobia, or the fear of public speaking.

HOBBIES: Photography, traveling, hiking, yoga, capoeira, swimming, reading, exploring new cities, eating outdoors, cooking (especially with someone else), being outside, tanning, smoking, drinking, dancing, spending time with her closest friends, karaoke, trying new restaurants, visiting museums, experimenting with other forms of art, riding public transportation, sex.

ONE BAD HABIT: Biting her nails.

ONE GOOD HABIT: Moisturizing her face and skin. Constantly.

ONE HABIT THEY CAN’T BREAK: Smoking. She tries not to do it often but she can’t help it.

ONE THEY’VE BROKEN: Cocaine. She can’t touch it anymore.

FAVOURITE

LOCATION: Her grandfather’s family farm in Aimorés, Minas Gerais.

SPORTS TEAM: Brazilian’s national football (soccer) team.

MUSIC: She loves a wide array of music, though her favorite stuff is either of the indie/folk variety if in English and reggaetón otherwise.

SHOWS: Game of Thrones, Westworld, anything HBO touches

MOVIES: City of God (she doesn’t care if she’s stereotypical)

RADIO STATION: Apple Music’s ‘Chill’ Station

FOOD: Brazilian food, hands down. She’d be lying if she said she didn’t love feijoada, but her favorite dish is probably churrasco.

BEVERAGE: Caipirinha (alcoholic) or guaraná (non-alcoholic)

COLOR: Forest green

CHARACTER

MORAL ALIGNMENT: Chaotic good

MBTI: INFJ

MBTI ROLE: The Advocate

ENNEAGRAM: Type 5

ENNEAGRAM ROLE: The Investigator

TEMPERAMENT: Sanguine

WESTERN ZODIAC: Taurus

CHINESE ZODIAC: Dog

PRIMAL SIGN: Seagull

HOGWARTS HOUSE: Gryffindor

ILVERYMORNY HOUSE: Thunderbird

TAROT CARD: The Magician

TV TROPES: Disappeared Dad

SONG: World At Large by Modest Mouse

IDEOLOGIES: She’s a deep believer in both karmic principles and race-conscious Marxism.

PREFERENCES

coffee or tea? Tea

showering in the day or night? Night

taking baths or taking showers? Baths

tv or movies? TV

writing or reading? Reading

platonic or romantic love? Platonic

iced tea or lemonade? Lemonade

ice cream or smoothies? Both

cupcakes or cake? Cake

beach or mountains? Mountains

#seline #bios

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Some places to see visual art in Portland, Oregon.

Museums & Institutions

• Portland Art Museum (website) 1219 SW Park Ave. (map) Wed.–Sun. 10–5 Portland's main art museum, housed in two connected buildings. $25 for adults; $22 for seniors & college students. Visitors 17 and younger are always free.

• Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art at PSU (website) 1855 SW Broadway (map) A contemporary art museum on the campus of Portland State University. Free admission.

• Oregon Contemporary (website) 8371 North Interstate Ave. (map) Fri.–Sun. 12–5, when exhibitions are on view. A contemporary art space in North Portland (formerly known as Disjecta). Free admission.

• Portland Institute of Contemporary Art (PICA) (website) 15 NE Hancock St. (map) Open periodically for exhibitions and events. An arts organization best known for its annual Time-Based Art Festival. PICA also organizes exhibitions and shows throughout the year.

Sometimes there are art exhibits at the Oregon Historical Society (website), the Portland Japanese Garden (website), Lan Su Chinese Garden (website), the Oregon Jewish Museum (website), the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) (website), and the World Forestry Center (website).

Northwest Portland Galleries

Most Northwest Portland galleries have openings the first Thursday of each month.

• Adams & Ollman (website) 418 NW Eighth Ave. (map) Wed.–Sat. 11–4 Contemporary and vintage art.

• Augen Gallery (website) 716 NW Davis St. (map) Tues.–Sat. 11:30–5:30 Contemporary art.

• Blackfish Gallery (website) 420 NW Ninth Ave. (map) Tues.–Sat. 11–4 A collective artist-run gallery.

• Blue Sky Gallery (website) 122 NW Eighth Ave. (map) Wed.–Sat. 12–5 A long-established nonprofit gallery for photography and photo-based art.

• Camerawork Gallery (website) 2255 NW Northrup St. (map) Temporarily closed The oldest fine-art photo gallery in the U.S., on the campus of Linfield College.

• Caplan Art Designs (website) 1323 NW 16th Ave, Suite 1001 (map) Sat. 12-2 and by appointment Contemporary art and framing.

• Froelick Gallery (website) 714 NW Davis St. (map) Tues.–Sat. 11–5:30 Contemporary art.

• Fuller Rosen Gallery (website) 1928 NW Lovejoy St. (map) Thu.–Sun. 12–5 Contemporary art.

• Gallery 114 (website) 1100 NW Glisan St. (map) Fri.–Sun. 12–5 Contemporary art.

• Charles A. Hartman Fine Art (website) 134 NW Eighth Ave. (map) Thu.–Sat. by appointment Local and national artists, both contemporary and vintage.

• Holding Contemporary (website) 916 NW Flanders St. (map) Fri.–Sat. 12–5, by appointment Contemporary art.

• Elisabeth Jones Art Center (website) 516 NW 14th Ave. (map) A nonprofit art organization focused on ecology, social justice, and contemporary issues.

• Elizabeth Leach Gallery (website) 417 NW Ninth Ave. (map) Tues.–Sat. 10:30–5:30 Contemporary art; one of Portland's longest-running commercial galleries.

• Lumber Room (website) 419 NW Ninth Ave. (map) Fri. 11–6 and by appointment Contemporary art.

• Nine Gallery (website) 122 NW Eighth Ave. (map) Wed.–Sat. 12–5 An artists’ collective gallery, housed within Blue Sky Gallery.

• Pacific Northwest College of Art (website) 511 NW Broadway (map) Tues.–Sun. 11–6 The PNCA campus has several galleries but is currently closed to the public.

• PDX Contemporary Art (website) 925 NW Flanders St. (map) and 1825 B NW Vaughn St. (map) Tues.–Sat. 10–5 Local and national contemporary art.

• Russo Lee Gallery (website) 805 NW 21st Ave. (map) Tues.–Fri. 11–5:30; Sat. 11–5 Contemporary art.

• Jeffrey Thomas Fine Art (website) 2219 NW Raleigh St. (map) By appointment only Contemporary art.

• Upfor Gallery (website) 929 NW Flanders St. (map) By appointment only Contemporary art.

• Laura Vincent Design & Gallery (website) 824 NW Davis St. (map) Tues.–Sat., 11–5:30 Contemporary art.

• Waterstone Gallery (website) 124 NW Ninth Ave. (map) Tues.–Sat. 11–5:30, Sun. 11–4 An artist-run contemporary gallery.

Southwest Portland Galleries

• Hoffman Gallery of Contemporary Art (website) 0615 SW Palatine Hill Road (map) Tues.–Sun. 11–4 An art space on the campus of Lewis & Clark College. Free parking on weekends.

• Littman + White Galleries (website) 1825 SW Broadway (map) Hours vary. Art spaces on the campus of Portland State University.

• Multnomah Art Center Gallery (website) 7688 SW Capitol Highway (map) Mon.–Thu. 9 a.m.–9:30 p.m.; Fri.–Sat. 9 a.m.–5 p.m. An art space maintained by Portland Parks & Recreation.

Central Eastside Galleries

• Agenda Gallery (website) 4505 SE Belmont St., Suite A (map) Wed.–Sun, 11–4 Contemporary art.

• Black Box Gallery (website) 811 E. Burnside St., #212 (map) Thu.–Fri. 12–4 (from the 1st to 20th of each month) Photography and photo-based art.

• Center for Native Arts and Cultures (website) 800 SE 10th Ave. (map) Closed for the moment. The former Yale Union space will soon be a cultural events, art, and exhibition space for and about Indigenous artists, run by the Native Arts and Cultures Foundation.

• Stephanie Chefas Projects (website) 134 SE Taylor St., Suite 203 (map) Wed.–Sat. 12–6 Contemporary art.

• Douglas F. Cooley Memorial Art Gallery (website) 3203 SE Woodstock Blvd. (map) Currently appointment-only. An art space on the campus of Reed College.

• Eutectic Gallery (website) 1930 NE Oregon St. (enter on NE 20th Ave.) (map) Currently appointment-only. Ceramics and mixed media.

• Ford Gallery (website) 2505 SE 11th Ave. (map) Currently appointment-only A gallery within the hallways of the Ford Building.

• Jailbreak Collective Gallery (website) 916 SE Taylor St. (map) Fri. 1–6; Sat.–Sun. 11–6 A retail space and collective gallery.

• Nationale (website) 15 SE 22nd Ave. (map) Mon., Thu., Fri. & Sat. 11–6; Sun. 12–5 A contemporary art gallery and retail store.

• One Grand Gallery (website) 1000 E. Burnside St. (map) Tue.–Sun., 12–6 Contemporary art.

• Pushdot Studio (website) 2505 SE 11th Ave., #104 (enter from Division Street) (map) By appointment only A gallery and photography studio.

• Sator Projects (website) 1607 SE Third Ave. (map) Contemporary art.

• SE Cooper Contemporary (website) 6901 SE 110th Ave. (map) By appointment only Contemporary art.

• Splendorporium (website) 3421 SE 20th Ave. (map) Tue.–Fri. 11–5 A gallery with work by both adults and kids.

Alberta Arts District Galleries

• Alberta Street Gallery (website) 1829 NE Alberta St. (map) Daily 11–7 A collective gallery.

• Ampersand (website) 2916 NE Alberta St. (map) Wed.–Sun. 11–4 A bookstore and gallery with monthly art shows and a wide selection of photography & art books.

• Antler Gallery (website) 2728 NE Alberta St. (map) Sat.–Sun., 12–4 A retail space and contemporary gallery.

• Blind Insect (website) 2841 NE Alberta St. (map) Daily, 11–5 A "community space that features a unique collection of various artists and creatives from Peru, Uruguay, Chile, México, Venezuela, Puerto Rico, Seattle, Boise, California, Portland, and more."

• Guardino Gallery (website) 2939 NE Alberta St. (map) Tues–Sun., 11–4 Art from the Northwest.

• Nucleus Portland (website) 1524 NE Alberta St. (map) Fri.–Mon., 12–5 A retail space and contemporary gallery.

North Portland Galleries

• Blue Moon Camera and Machine (website) 8417 N. Lombard St. (map) Mon.–Sat. 9–5 An analog photography lab with occasional exhibitions featuring staff and customers.

• Buckley Center Gallery (website) 5000 N. Willamette Blvd. (map) Mon.–Fri. 8:30–4:30 An art space on the campus of the University of Portland.

• Carnation Contemporary (website) 8371 North Interstate Ave. (map) Fri.–Sun. 12–5 A contemporary artist-run gallery (sharing the same building as Oregon Contemporary).

• Ori Gallery (website) 4038 North Mississippi Ave. (map) Focusing on artist residencies during the pandemic A contemporary gallery amplifying the voices of trans and queer artists of color.

Outta Town

• Archer Gallery (website) Penguin Union Building, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver, WA (map) Currently appointment-only An art space on the campus of Clark College.

• The Hallie Ford Museum of Art (website) 700 State St., Salem, OR (map) Daily, 12–5. An art museum on the campus of Willamette University.

• LightBox (website) 1045 Marine Drive., Astoria, OR (map) Currently appointment-only Photography and other photo-based art.

• Hoffman Center for the Arts (website) 594 Laneda Ave., Manzanita, OR (map) Hours vary; see here Contemporary work from artists with a connection to the North Oregon coast.

• Linfield Gallery (website) 900 SE Baker St., McMinnville, OR (map) Mon.–Fri. 9–5; Sat. 12–5 Contemporary art. In the James Miller Fine Arts Center on the campus of Linfield College.

• Maryhill Museum of Art (website) 35 Maryhill Museum of Art Drive, Goldendale, WA (map) Check website for open times. A small museum with an eclectic collection, including sculptures and watercolors by Rodin, Native American works, vintage chess sets, European and American paintings, Loïe Fuller memorabilia, Art Nouveau–era glass, and more. Nearby there's a Stonehenge replica.

Portland Art News

• Oregon Artswatch: visual art

• The Portland Mercury: visual art

• Willamette Week: arts

• Portland Monthly: art news, visual art

• Variable West: West Coast art news

• Art & About: Pacific Northwest art news

• Portland Art Dealers' Association: listings for member galleries and affiliates

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