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Buyers, Here's Your Guide to Make Your Homeownership Dream Alive in 2025 [PART 1]

Buyers, Here's Your Guide to Make Your Homeownership Dream Alive in 2025 [PART 1] | The Listing Team

Planning to buy a home in 2025? With only a few days left ‘til the new year, it may seem like an extremely distant and daunting goal. But the good news is that you still have the whole year ahead of you, which means you can take it step by step. Getting started today is already a huge feat, so here's a comprehensive guide that you can use to navigate through this journey toward your homeownership dreams.

Buying a home is one of the biggest and most significant financial decisions you will ever make. This is why it's critical to ensure that your finances are in order. Homeownership is already complex as it is, so you need to have a clear understanding of your current financial status before buying. Here are some things to consider:

Assess your savings and see if you have an emergency fund in place.

Start by evaluating your current finances, including your sources of income and savings. List down your after-tax income, cash savings, investments, and inheritances, making sure to leave out your retirement account. Ensure that you also have an emergency fund in place, which is recommended to be three to six months’ worth of living expenses to cover any unexpected costs. 

Track your spending habits.

Tracking your expenses gives you a clearer picture of how you’re spending your money. Are you still paying for an unused gym membership? Are there any subscriptions you’re not getting your money’s worth? Have you been spending more on restaurant meals recently instead of cooking at home? When you closely monitor your fixed expenses as well as discretionary spending, you’ll be able to avoid impulse purchases and instead allocate the extra money towards your goal.

Keep an eye on your credit score.

If you still aren’t keeping an eye on your credit score, now is the time to start. Your credit score is one of the foundations of buying a home as it can make or break your ability to get a mortgage. The stronger it is, the easier it will be for you to secure the best mortgage rates. Conventional loans often have a minimum credit score requirement of 620 or higher. On the other hand, programs like FHA loans may allow for lower scores. To prepare for a successful home purchase, it’s essential to boost your credit score in advance. Here are some steps you can take to strengthen your credit:

Review your credit report from all three major bureaus (Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion) to ensure there are no errors. Dispute any inaccuracies as soon as possible as any mistake can harm your report.

Pay all your bills on time.

Pay down credit card balances and other high-interest loans to improve your debt-to-income ratio.

Avoid opening new lines of credit while preparing for your home purchase.

Understand market trends in your target area

Housing markets vary greatly. Some areas lean toward buyers, while others remain as seller's markets. In many areas, the housing market slows in the winter months and picks up in the spring and summer. This means that buying a home during off-peak seasons may give you more negotiating power while purchasing during peak seasons can increase competition. Understanding where your market stands can help you recognize opportunities and make informed decisions.

Monitor interest rates

During your prospective purchase period, any potential changes in interest rates and housing costs could directly impact your purchasing power and monthly payments. Interest rates are still unpredictable, so it’s important to monitor them over time. If rates seem favorable, it may be worth locking in your rate sooner rather than later. 

Just remember that the perfect time to buy is when the home fits your needs, lifestyle, and budget, regardless of whether rates are up or down. You have the option to refinance later if rates improve.

Home loan programs aren't one size fits all. As a first-time home buyer, you’ll want to explore your options. Start by researching the different types of mortgages and loan programs available, as each loan type comes with its own benefits and requirements. Here are a few of them:

Conventional loans are great if you have a solid credit score and sufficient savings as they typically require a 20% down payment but offer competitive interest rates.

Government-backed loans such as:

FHA loans are geared toward borrowers with lower credit scores or smaller down payments.

USDA loans often require no down payment and are perfect for rural and suburban buyers.

VA loans are low or zero-down payment mortgage options perfect for eligible veterans, active-duty military members, and their surviving spouses.

Other kinds, such as fixed-rate mortgages, adjustable-rate mortgages, jumbo loans, among others.

Understanding the various types of mortgages is essential so you can sort through your options and find the one that best fits your needs and financial situation. 

First-time home buyers often qualify for special benefits and programs, including lower minimum down payment, special grants, assistance with paying closing costs, tax credits, and other valuable resources to make homeownership more affordable. They may be available through the state, county, and city governments, so it's always worth checking to see the specific offerings available in your desired area. 

A quick web search will help you find specific sources of government help. If you want to take it a step further, contact your state or county housing authority. You may also reach out to your local government office and check if there’s any housing assistance department.

[To be continued…]

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OMG IM SO GLAD YOURE BACK. IVE BEEN DEPRAVED BRO. SOOOOOO..pervert könig or Simon with a chubby s/o 🤭🤭 I need it absolutely FILTHY (i wanna see what’s filthy in your view 😭) PLEASE AND THANK YOU? (Most likely my requests will be with chubby people cause…I can count on my fingers and toes the amount of fics that are body inclusive…aka not enough 😔)

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Pairing: Pervert!Simon Riley x Plus-Sized!F!Reader

Category: Pure Smut (18+)

Warnings: Male Masturbation, Panty-Stealer Simon Riley™️, Panty Sniffing, Dirty Talk, Vaginal Fingering, Oral Sex(M!/F!Receiving), Reverse Cowgirl, Mating Press, Cum Marking, Unprotected P in V Sex (you know the drill), Pet Names (baby, love/lovie, sweetheart, fuck bunny), Swearing, Reader's a bit of a pervert too 😳

Word Count: 3.1k+

A/N: Hello my dear! Thank you for the spicy request, I had a lot of fun writing it/making it as filthy as I could. 😏 I hope you enjoy!

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“Oh, fuck”. Simon uttered in a whispery groan as he furiously pumped his throbbing cock. His muscular thighs tensed as his hand shoved your dirty panties even closer to his nose, the fabric nearly suffocating him. What’s more, another dirty pair of your panties hung loosely around his hips, a small spot of your wetness still lingering in the crotch.

It wasn’t his fault he found it while he was doing laundry today. With you being away grocery shopping, he had to deal with his sudden hard-on somehow. No, it couldn’t wait-not after he took a deep, hungry whiff of your slick coating the crotch of your soft underwear.

“Fuck, baby,” Simon choked as he moved his hand even faster. The image of you bouncing on his cock in a reverse cowgirl position bombarded his already fucked-out mind: the way your cute, round ass would jiggle as he kneaded your sweet love handles. His legs shook and tensed as he curled the ridges of his fingers over the giant vein under his shaft, giving it extra attention as his balls tightened.

“(Y-Y/N),” he moaned before his jaw went slack. He thrusted his hips forward, his cock spilling rope after rope of his hot seed against your panties. Simon inhaled deeply, the sweet smell of your essence driving him further into pure bliss. Heat coursed through every inch of his body as he completely soaked your clothes with his thick cum. He rocked his hips forward a few more times, this high fading away as he caught his breath.

“Simon?”

His eyes snapped open as his heart stopped. He didn’t dare to turn around to see your face, his throat running dry as he remained still. He heard you shuffle around a bit in the threshold of the bedroom. His spend was already starting to feel cold against his hand as you slowly walked over.

“Are those my panties?” you asked with a slightly strained voice. Simon felt like his lungs were burning before he finally took a shallow breath.

“Yeah,” he simply replied as he the panties in his hand fall to the floor. He felt his hands crow clammy as he sat with his legs spread and cock softening in his hand. Simon's shoulders tensed when he felt you place a soft hand on one of them. His throat tightened as you rubbed your warm hand over his goose-bumped skin. You didn’t say anything for quite some time before sighing.

“You couldn’t wait until I got home, huh?” you murmured. Simon swallowed and nodded, his face remaining blank as he screamed internally.

“How the fuck could I? You make it damn near impossible for me to not bend you over every surface of this house. You're fuckin' gorgeous,” he replied bluntly as he finally looked into your eyes. Your jaw dropped as you clutched the bottom of your shirt.

"W-What?" you stammered. Simon sighed and rubbed the back of his neck.

“A gorgeous girl who leaves her freshly wet panties on top of the hamper, that is,” he muttered. Your eyes widened as you blushed furiously, making him smirk. “So...you admit it?” Simon asked as he stood up, letting your cum-stained panties fall to the ground with a soft thud. You audibly gulped as you glanced to the side.

“I-I don’t know what you're talking about,” you said as you tucked a strand of hair behind your ear. Simon raised a brow as he took a step closer. The way you squirmed and played with your hair told him everything he needed to know. You gasped and braced the wall as he loomed over you, resting an arm just above your head.

“Such a naughty little thing,” he purred. Your breath hitched as he nipped and kissed at the sensitive spot just below your ear. Simon grinned against your skin as his hands wandered beneath your shirt, tracing over every roll and stretch mark. He kissed along your neck as he slid his hand beneath your bra and gently pinched your nipples. You released a small whimper, your eyes rolling back as he massaged your sensitive buds.

“S-Simon,” you panted as you grabbed his dark shirt. He inhaled sharply at the sound of his name as he tugged your soft nipples.

“Mmm, you have no idea how fuckin’ crazy you make me, love,” he growled into your ear. You moaned as he rubbed his hips against yours, his dick already growing hard once more. Simon felt blood pumping straight down to his cock as he heard your cute moans and pleas fall from your lips.

“Simon, please,” you whined as he smoothed his thumbs over your buds. Please. The word that always broke him. You squealed when his hands left your breasts and clasped over your waist.

“Fuck, wanna fill you up with all my cum,” he confessed with a bellowing snarl. You moaned at his words as his fingers dipped below the band of your pants. "You want that, love? Want me to make you gush with my fuckin' seed?" Simon murmured. A shiver ran up his spine as he felt his fingers being drenched in your juices.

"Y-Yes! Please fill me, Simon!” you moaned. Both of you shivered as he rubbed three digits against your wet folds.

“I’ve barely touched you and you’re already fuckin’ soaked,” Simon breathed. You swallowed as he rubbed his fingers back and forth against your slit, your cunt squelching at his lewd ministrations. You whined when he pulled back, his fingers glistening with your juices as he observed them.

“You wanna know what I was thinkin' of when I was soakin' your panties with my cum?” he murmured as if telling you a secret. You blinked and shook your head. He chuckled, eyes half lidded as he licked the tips of his fingers. Simon hummed at the sweet taste of your slick before swiping his tongue across his pink lips. “I was thinkin' of you riding my cock, your cute ass facin' me while I held onto your hips,” he explained before squeezing your waist.

“Just like this,” Simon whispered. He smirked when he felt you lean up to kiss him, your soft, warm lips caressing his as you hungrily devoured his mouth. Your lover backed up to the bed as he wrapped his arms around you, his hands making quick work of pulling down your sweatpants and panties.

You huffed before backing away and peeling them off of you. Simon’s eyes lit up when he saw your juicy slit, his mouth watering at the thought of his cock about to be swallowed whole by your gummy walls. You quickly tore your shirt and bra off before resting your hands on his chest.

“You still want me to ride you, Si?” you asked sweetly. He tilted his head to the side and hummed.

“I don’t just want you to ride me: I want to feel your pussy gush on my lap. I want to bend you in half…fuck, I want cover every inch of your beautiful body with my cum,” he said. Your eyes widened at his reply, fingernails nearly digging into his skin. Simon kissed your forehead.

“I just want you, (Y/N),” Simon purred in a low whisper. He nearly gasped when you pushed him onto your bed, his body bouncing on the mattress. His dark eyes were trained on you as you wrapped your hand around his semi-hard cock.

“I want you, too, more than anything,” you breathed as you squeezed the base of his cock. Simon propped himself up on his thick forearms as you slowly pumped your fist around his length. He groaned as you swiped your thumb across his slit, his body growing hotter by the second.

“Fuck, lovie-that’s it, just like that,” Simon groaned. You kissed the tip of his dick, your other hand rubbing and massaging his heavy balls as his legs shook. “Fuuuck,” he drawled as his cock grew even harder in your grasp. Simon screwed his eyes shut as you swirled your tongue around his flushed tip, your hand gliding up and down his girth at just the right pace. He grunted when he felt his dick grow hard enough, placing his hand on top of yours.

“Mind if I spoil my girl a little?” Simon asked. You swallowed and nodded. He chuckled and kissed the top of your head. “Get on the bed, then, love,” he murmured. You scrambled onto the bed, drawing another chuckle out of him at how quick you were to spread your legs. He eyed your pussy hungrily as he sucked on his fingers before pressing his thumb to your puffy clit. You keened and curled your toes as he gently pumped two of his digits inside your slick hole.

“Love how your pretty pussy hugs my fingers,” Simon groaned as he felt your walls clench around his thick digits. You gasped as he reached further inside and curled his fingers against your spongey g-spot. His heart skipped a beat as he pumped his fingers in and out of your tight hole, the ridges of each digit gliding along your soft walls.

He captured your lips in a sloppy kiss, not minding the taste of himself in the slightest as he swiped his tongue over yours. He tilted his head a little, capturing you in an even deeper embrace as his chest rubbed over your hard nipples. After a few more strokes, Simon pulled his fingers out, leaving your hole gaping and begging for something to fill it.

“Think you’re ready for my cock, sweetheart?” Simon asked.

“Yes,” you said breathily. He flashed a warm smile before patting both of your thighs.

“You know what to do,” he said lowly. You giggled as you crawled down the bed, your body moving side to side in a hypnotic dance as you swayed your hips. Simon groaned as you arched your back and shook your rear, your curves luring him like a Siren’s song. You continued your little dance before you hovered your hips above his. He relished in feeling your soft thighs slotting over his waist as you took hold of his shaft.

His heart pounded in his ears as you rubbed his bulbous tip along your wet folds before sliding it around your tight entrance. Your lover squeezed your love handles as you slowly sank down on his cock. His breath hitched as he felt your hole spread wide open for him with a loud squelch. He dug his fingers into your flesh as your plush walls parted with every inch you took.

“God, this pussy’s so perfect for me baby,” he swallowed thickly as he felt the tightness constrict around his twitching member. You shuddered when he finally bottomed out inside you, his plump balls resting against the sheets as his cock throbbed inside your wet cavern.

“Feel so full, Si,” you keened as you arched your back. Simon’s pupils blew up as you slowly ground your hips back and forth, the gentle motion already making his mind sink further into primal desire. He groaned as your walls fluttered around him, your ass moving back and forth against his stomach as he pawed at your hips.

“Mmm look at you-my little fuck bunny spreadin’ herself open on my cock,” Simon moaned. You yelped when he slapped your ass, his eyes mesmerized by the way it jiggled and bounced. You sucked in a sharp breath before you started to slide your hips back and forth a little faster. Simon rubbed circles against your supple hips as you massaged his cock with your warm, tight walls. His heart raced as you finally raised your hips a few inches and sank back down, the flesh of your bum rippling as it came into contact with his taut lower stomach.

“Fuckin’ hell,” Simon cursed as your slick cunt gripped his member. The beautiful sound of your flesh slapping against his filled the room.

Plap Plap Plap Plap.

“S-Simon!” you cried out his name as he started to buck his hips in time with your bouncing. He bared his gritted teeth as he felt the familiar knot wind tighter and tighter inside his belly.

“Gonna cum, lovie? Gonna soak my lap, hm?” Simon grunted with a half-lidded stare. You nodded, your movements growing more sloppy as your slick dribbled down his length and pooled against his balls. You whined when he dug his nails into your waist, his throat tightening as your walls gripped and hugged his dick.

“Come on, then: cum for me, baby,” Simon groaned. You suddenly stiffened above him before sinking back down. Your cries flooded the room as your cunt spasmed around his thick shaft, a ring of cream oozing from between your two sexes as you chanted his name. Simon’s eyes rolled back as he felt his cock being sucked against your cervix as your slick pussy pulsated.

“Good girl, such a good girl f’me,” he puffed and smoothed his hands over the crescents in your sides. You eventually rested on his lap before he suddenly raised your hips again. He groaned when his swollen cock slid out of your pussy with a slick “pop”. You turned your head, hands still gripping his thighs as you gave him a puzzled look.

“Not done with you yet,” Simon husked. You bit your lip and wiggled your hips as he spread your asscheeks apart. He sighed as he locked eyes with your puckering hole, your sweet juices coating your folds and sticking to the inside of your thighs. Your thighs shook as he leaned up and licked a bold, wet stripe up from your clit to your entrance. His eyes fluttered closed as he tasted your delectable release, drinking it as if it were the most divine ambrosia. He smacked his lips before swirling his wet tongue around your hole, drawing a melodic moan from your precious, soft lips.

"H-Honey, baby, mmm!" you babbled as Simon prodded your entrance open with is wet muscle. You squealed as he thrusted his tongue inside, flicking the tip as deep as he could. Simon gripped your asscheeks as he moved his head side to side, savoring the way your arousal flowed into his desperate mouth. He smiled against your folds before giving your pussy a sloppy kiss.

“Get on your back, lovie,” he said as he smoothed his hands over the globes of your ass. Your legs still shook as you crawled over the the pillows. He sighed at the beautiful sighed before him: puffy tummy sticking out and your thick thighs spread apart, letting your pretty, glistening cunt be on full display for him. Simon shuffled towards you before laying, his rough hands on your knees. “You still good for us to keep going?” he asked. You nodded vigorously.

“Yes,” you swallowed.

“Mmm, good,” Simon hummed. You gasped as he gently slid his hands beneath your thighs before pushing them up. Your belly and breasts shifted as he held your legs up before poking the tip of his cock against your entrance. “Gonna fill you up so much,” Simon growled before slowly pushing himself inside. “Make you leak with my cum for hours, I swear,” he panted. You mewled as he sank his heavy cock inside your pussy, your slick from your previous orgasm bubbling around his shaft. He squeezed the back of your knees as he slowly opened you up again, your velvety walls warm and soothing against his painfully hard erection.

“Shit, that’s it,” he said as he sheathed his cock fully inside you, his tip kissing your cervix. Simon panted and caught his breath before he suddenly snapped his hips back and forth.

“Fuck, Si!” you screamed as you fisted the sheets. He flared his nostrils as he watched you close your eyes.

“Eyes on me, baby. Look at me,” he grunted. You opened your eyes, tears pouring down your soft cheeks as he pistoned his dick deep inside your squelching pussy. “Yeah, that’s a good girl,” Simon groaned. “Good fucking girl,” he growled.

His balls slapped against your asshole as he thrusted fast and deep, his release right there. He breathed heavily as he continued to fold you in half, his mind melting with every glide of his cock inside your sweet cavern. A thought suddenly broke through at the last second...a filthy, primal thought.

“Fuck, baby, ‘m gonna-“ Simon choked as he felt his cock twitch and muscles seize. You cried as he pumped a few ropes inside your cunt before suddenly letting your legs fall back to the mattress. He grabbed his slick cock and pulled out.

“O-Oh my God,” you gulped as he pumped his shaft, painting your skin with his milky white cum. He licked the corner of his mouth as he shifted forward, coating your breasts with his thick, hot release. His breathing was ragged as his hips stuttered forward for the last time, the final stream of cum landing just across your hard right nipple.

Simon slowly blinked his eyes open as he held onto his softening cock. You were completely fucked out: eyes half-lidded as your cum-soaked tits rose and fell. He shuffled forward a bit more, letting the tip of his dick graze over your lip.

“Wanna clean up our little mess?” he murmured with a wry grin. You panted before sitting up, your body jiggling beneath him. You glanced up as you stuck your tongue out, lapping at your combined released on the underside of his cock. You soon enveloped your lips around his head, swirling your tongue and making him shudder.

“Mmm you know just how to do it, sweetheart,” Simon grinned as he stroked your cheek. You slowly bobbed your head up and down, your spit quickly replaces the cum coating his cock as you sank down deeper with each stroke. You gagged when you suddenly shoved your face forward, his cock bulging inside your throat before pulling back up.

You coughed a little when you released your grip on his length. He rubbed his fingertips through your hair as you gave his cock one final peck, lapping up a bead of loose cum and swallowing it down.

“Did so good f’me, my sweet girl,” Simon breathed as he let his hand fall down to caress your cheek. You gave a sheepish smile as you glanced away. He pecked your lips, tasting both of you on his tongue before he leaned back.

“Now, how about we take a nice, long shower, yeah?” he suggested with a lingering smirk. You raised a brow.

“And why would it be long, Simon?” you asked. Your lover chuckled, his eyes lighting up with mischief.

"You're just gonna have to come with me and find out," he replied.

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What software do you use for your Mmd? Are you using just Miku miku Dance? Because Your mmd 3d model and shading is SOO GOOD.

TLDR: Models from Mihoyo, Shading from Manashiku Shader for MMEffect.

Long Answer: It's just MMD with MMEffect for the models.

For the shading, it's from Manashiku Shader, and that's the reason why the Genshin Models look as good as they do, since it's specifically designed for Genshin Models to look like their ingame selves!

It takes a LOT of setup since you have to edit the model yourself and replace textures with lightmaps, find out if anything's glitching, then pray to god that it's 1 to 1 without worrying about what specifically is going wrong.

It's also touched up with some photoshop for the text, effects like outline or fading, and the backgrounds themselves are pulled from Genshin ingame.

I.E: The Blog's Header image

The models are from Mihoyo themselves, shading is the Manashiku, background is from an ingame area, the text is Genshin's official font downloaded into my computer, and an assload of photoshop editing effects like Smoke, shadows, lens flares, vignette, etc.

For each character, they're a separate layer so I can edit them individually to make them look better, adjust certain poses if something's off, play with perspective, and a lot of other boring stuff.

Plus if we're simping for the pretty ladies, I gotta make them look pretty, and sometimes MMD and the shaders fight me on that where a texture starts glitching.

If some of y'all wonder why some posts have 3D renders and some don't this is primarily why: it takes a WHILE.

[cult-of-chaos-comic]

[Header ID: The Cookie Run logo with dark shading coming from the bottom of the text, a black outline, and a white overline, with the words "Cult of Chaos" written in very sharp and angular hand writing in the same color as the Cookie Run logo, with the same outline and overline, behind the Cookie Run logo is a collection of blood splatters with a cyan shadow. The background is dark red with semi-transparent red and cyan circles that come from the center and fade out towards the edges. /END ID]

[Profile Icon ID: A neck-up drawing of Red Velvet Cookie from Cookie Run: Kingdom, looking into the camera with a somewhat determined expression. Most of the drawing cuts off at the top of Red Velvet's chest, but his hair is drawn flowing all the way down to the bottom of the image. The background is dark red, with a circle of a light shade of red-tinted pink in the center.]

Hey! Welcome to the official Tumblr blog for Cookie Run: Cult of Chaos!

"What is Cookie Run: Cult of Chaos?" You ask?

Good question! Let me explain myself.

Cookie Run: Cult of Chaos is (or will be, at the time I'm writing this) a Cookie Run fan comic set in an alternate universe that is a blend of both of the timelines presented in Cookie Run: Kingdom and Cookie Run: Ovenbreak. (And is also in the same multiverse as my other big AU series @the-era-of-shadow)

Its story starts shortly after the events of the CRK × Sonic the Hedgehog event, with the Cookies of Darkness having caught wind of Gingerbrave and friends' latest adventures in Green Hill Zone. Now, with this information in their grasps, they plan to capture the strange creatures Gingerbrave and friends were seen with during their adventures, but things go haywire soon after Red Velvet Cookie is sent out with his cakehound army to complete this mission, and a change of plans is made... But some wonder if Red Velvet Cookie had been hoping for such a disturbance this whole time...

Anyway! I'll be posting the comic page by page, I can not promise a release schedule, as I have other projects and school, but I will do my best to regularly update this series! And of course, I'll make it clear when a chapter is finished, and do expect more of a hiatus between chapters.

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This is where the links to the start of each chapter go!

[VIDEO CUTSCENE] Series Launch - Heist of Wizardly Knowledge

Prolouge - Equal Opportunity (In progress)

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please also enjoy this early release of the one original track I made for the series launch cutscene

And follow my other accounts!

@black-arms-hivemind (main)

@the-era-of-shadow (other AU blog)

@home-sweet-hive (art blog)

[thelistingteammiami]

Buyers, Here's Your Guide to Make Your Homeownership Dream Alive in 2025 [PART 1]

Planning to buy a home in 2025? With only a few days left ‘til the new year, it may seem like an extremely distant and daunting goal. But the good news is that you still have the whole year ahead of you, which means you can take it step by step. Getting started today is already a huge feat, so here's a comprehensive guide that you can use to navigate through this journey toward your homeownership dreams.

Buying a home is one of the biggest and most significant financial decisions you will ever make. This is why it's critical to ensure that your finances are in order. Homeownership is already complex as it is, so you need to have a clear understanding of your current financial status before buying. Here are some things to consider:

Assess your savings and see if you have an emergency fund in place.

Start by evaluating your current finances, including your sources of income and savings. List down your after-tax income, cash savings, investments, and inheritances, making sure to leave out your retirement account. Ensure that you also have an emergency fund in place, which is recommended to be three to six months’ worth of living expenses to cover any unexpected costs. 

Track your spending habits.

Tracking your expenses gives you a clearer picture of how you’re spending your money. Are you still paying for an unused gym membership? Are there any subscriptions you’re not getting your money’s worth? Have you been spending more on restaurant meals recently instead of cooking at home? When you closely monitor your fixed expenses as well as discretionary spending, you’ll be able to avoid impulse purchases and instead allocate the extra money towards your goal.

Keep an eye on your credit score.

If you still aren’t keeping an eye on your credit score, now is the time to start. Your credit score is one of the foundations of buying a home as it can make or break your ability to get a mortgage. The stronger it is, the easier it will be for you to secure the best mortgage rates. Conventional loans often have a minimum credit score requirement of 620 or higher. On the other hand, programs like FHA loans may allow for lower scores. To prepare for a successful home purchase, it’s essential to boost your credit score in advance. Here are some steps you can take to strengthen your credit:

Review your credit report from all three major bureaus (Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion) to ensure there are no errors. Dispute any inaccuracies as soon as possible as any mistake can harm your report.

Pay all your bills on time.

Pay down credit card balances and other high-interest loans to improve your debt-to-income ratio.

Avoid opening new lines of credit while preparing for your home purchase.

Understand market trends in your target area

Housing markets vary greatly. Some areas lean toward buyers, while others remain as seller's markets. In many areas, the housing market slows in the winter months and picks up in the spring and summer. This means that buying a home during off-peak seasons may give you more negotiating power while purchasing during peak seasons can increase competition. Understanding where your market stands can help you recognize opportunities and make informed decisions.

Monitor interest rates

During your prospective purchase period, any potential changes in interest rates and housing costs could directly impact your purchasing power and monthly payments. Interest rates are still unpredictable, so it’s important to monitor them over time. If rates seem favorable, it may be worth locking in your rate sooner rather than later. 

Just remember that the perfect time to buy is when the home fits your needs, lifestyle, and budget, regardless of whether rates are up or down. You have the option to refinance later if rates improve.

Home loan programs aren't one size fits all. As a first-time home buyer, you’ll want to explore your options. Start by researching the different types of mortgages and loan programs available, as each loan type comes with its own benefits and requirements. Here are a few of them:

Conventional loans are great if you have a solid credit score and sufficient savings as they typically require a 20% down payment but offer competitive interest rates.

Government-backed loans such as:

FHA loans are geared toward borrowers with lower credit scores or smaller down payments.

USDA loans often require no down payment and are perfect for rural and suburban buyers.

VA loans are low or zero-down payment mortgage options perfect for eligible veterans, active-duty military members, and their surviving spouses.

Other kinds, such as fixed-rate mortgages, adjustable-rate mortgages, jumbo loans, among others.

Understanding the various types of mortgages is essential so you can sort through your options and find the one that best fits your needs and financial situation. 

First-time home buyers often qualify for special benefits and programs, including lower minimum down payment, special grants, assistance with paying closing costs, tax credits, and other valuable resources to make homeownership more affordable. They may be available through the state, county, and city governments, so it's always worth checking to see the specific offerings available in your desired area. 

A quick web search will help you find specific sources of government help. If you want to take it a step further, contact your state or county housing authority. You may also reach out to your local government office and check if there’s any housing assistance department.

[To be continued…]

[your-faves-are-divorced]

Welcome to Your Faves Are Divorced!

This is a "Your fave is" gimmick blog for characters who are divorced! Keep reading for info about the mods, how to submit, and some general rules.

MOD INFO:

Call us Ginkgo!

Any pronouns

Minor

We have a main blog that we'd like to keep separate from this blog. Please don't ask for it!

BLOG/SUBMISSION RULES:

All submissions must be fictional characters! Characters who are played by live actors can be submitted, but not the actors themselves.

We won't be taking any Harry Potter or South Park submissions, period.

Submissions must contain two or more characters. This is a blog about characters who divorced each other.

Submissions must contain the characters' full names and the media(s) they're from.

(EDITED TO ADD) The characters you submit DO NOT have to be canonically divorced! You can do whatever you want forever.

HOW TO SUBMIT:

You can submit characters using our ask box, anonymously or off anon. A submission sentence could look like, "[X character] and [Y character] are divorced," or you could just give the names of the characters.

If the characters don't have official art, we'll just use the logo of the media they're from.

If you have any official art you'd like us to use in the post, please post it or link it in your ask!

And finally, here's the divorce flag we made!

(The bright pinkish-red stripe represents the original love and passion that a marriage might have started out with. The colors slowly becoming lighter in value represents that love slowly starting to fade or change. The big black "X" covering it represents the marriage's end. Hehehe.)

[Header image ID: A GIF with red text on a black background. The first seconds display text that reads, "The_Lovers". Then, the GIF shows the first few stanzas of Eliza Acton's poem "Where, oh ! where, on his restless wing...". The poem's text starts to slowly get corrupted, turning into a bunch of random, jumbled-up text before finally displaying an error message. /end ID]

[Profile picture ID: The blog's "divorce flag". /end ID]

[Divorce flag ID: A 5-striped horizontal flag. The top stripe is a bright pinkish-red. The stripes below it get increasingly lighter and lighter, and the bottom stripe is white. A big black "X" spans the whole flag. /end ID]

[cescalr]

Love the new header!

Aww, thank you so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tbh she needed an update. When did i do that last one??? four years ago?????

So. From;

literally just an image with a gradient map

to;

Honestly, a vested improvement, imo. Nice to hear that's not just my opinion, lol :D. Wanted more rep of stuff other than just teen wolf on my blog, bc it's multifandom and that wasn't... super represented in my graphics, which could be misleading (and i like to be accurate about these things! I put a lot of thought into this stuff.) Also, kinda needed to match me to my writerblr (wip pllsssss tumbles give me javascript ive already asked nicely), graphics , and youtube accounts. Just for my peace of mind, you know?

To break down - it's a combo of my old desktop blog bkg that i missed (nostalgia's funny like that) and an Assassin's Creed Claysmond themed header i used to use for a different blog's navigation page repurposed <3 here's the components:

(claysmond my beloveds)

It was all further edited to match the colour palette;

which is still a little wip because some of that just seems kind of ? off? when next to each other, but for now! I like!!!

plus my old icon (which didn't really match anyway???? why was it so faded lol) got a little glo up <3 I used. my computer's desktop background for it. lol.

Just slightly colour edited to match the theme <3 Still stalia. They're my beloveds.

Anyway Graphic Design Is My Passion (TM) so, yk :D thank you for the excuse to ramble about it lol. I like to make stuff match. Literally nobody will ever see it, but even my computer lockscreen matches :D.

The box is where the time of day goes <3 And since i might as well;

The youtube stuff - icon and header. <3

Also, to note, I'm thinking of changing my whole cescalr blog over to this desktop layout. Thoughts Are Being Had, lol. Current desktop is totally broken in the display of posts (they're nested :|), sighhhhh. But that one has an awkward placement of the Tumblr bar in the top right (literally over the top of the title of the blog, why) so. Hmm. Blog theme searching is a horrid endeavour now JavaScript is disabled (and they Still Haven't Given Me It Despite Asking A Year Ago!!!) on most blogs.

Anyway <3 sorry for rambling lmao. Thanks again!!!

[themesfores]

Bridge Creative Multi-Purpose WordPress Theme v30.6.1

https://themesfores.com/product/bridge-creative-multi-purpose-wordpress-theme/ Bridge Creative Multi-Purpose WordPress Theme v30.6.1 BRIDGE is a responsive retina multipurpose WordPress theme perfect for just about anyone. Whether you are a creative, a corporate team, a lawyer, a medical doctor, or a freelancer looking for a modern portfolio website or a personal blog, Bridge is your best option. Bridge Feature 500+ Unique Demos – You’ll find what you need in one of our fully equipped demos, whether you’re in search of a blog, a business website, or even something as specific as an online store for your pet shop. Easy to import and highly customizable, we created the Bridge Demos to make your life easier. 24 Layout Concepts – Explore all Bridge possibilities with 24 new layout concepts – ranging from standard site layouts to authentic and innovative designs. You’re certain to find the perfect solution for your perfect website within our collection of creative concepts. Qode Video Tutorials – Get started with Bridge even faster! Visit the official Qode Interactive YouTube channel to check out our comrehensive step-by-step video tutorials. NEW Full Listing Functionality – Bridge now comes with a fully functional listing plugin that lets you create listing and directory websites. The plugin includes a new Listing post type, a variety of shortcodes for displaying your listings, and much more. NEW Full News Functionality – Create your News website with Bridge. Thanks to the awesome News plugin, Bridge now comes with a variety of shortcodes specifically designed for displaying posts in beautiful news and magazine style layouts. NEW Full Restaurant Functionality – The Bridge Restaurant plugin lets you create a beautiful and fully functional presentation for your restaurant or cafe. Create a reastaurant menu, display your working hours, let clients book tables by connecting your website with your OpenTable account, and much more. NEW Front-End Login Functionality – Let your website users create their own accounts or login via their social network profiles with the all-new Membership plugin for Bridge. Qode Slider – Amazing responsive full-screen image & video slider with parallax and the option to choose between full responsiveness and a fixed / responsive height. With fade in/out elements animations, and slide/fade transitions. Also, for each slide you can choose if the header should be dark or light, set different positions for the graphic and text, choose different animation for the graphic (flip or fade), fully control the titles and texts (size, color, fonts, line-height, weight, shadow), set custom color for the navigation, set an overlay pattern image for video… Easy-To-Use Powerful Admin Interface – BRIDGE comes with an extremely intuitive, easy-to-use admin interface. Add unlimited sliders and slides while you are editing pages/posts/portfolios, add unlimited portfolio images or videos while editing your portfolio items, add unlimited parallax sections to any page, customize typography styles, upload multiple logo versions, and much more. Take complete control over your website. Auto Update – Sick of manually updating your WordPress theme via FTP? We’ve made sure you won’t have to ever again. Update BRIDGE with the click of a button using the Envato Toolkit. YITH WooCommerce Quick View & YITH WooCommerce Wishlist plugin compatibility – Thanks to the YITH WooCommerce Quick View the website visitors can easily check out the offered items and view product details with just a single mouse click. YITH WooCommerce Wishlist, on the other hand, enables them to check the product availability and to add items to their wishlist. New Quick Links Custom Post Type – Make all your latest news and essential updates easily accessible at all times with the Quick Links functionality. Fully Customizable Headers – Choose between top and side positions for your header. The collection of 10 separate header types, each with its own set of options, is sure to satisfy your every need. Each page can have it’s own custom header with a dark or light skin, and a different color and transparency. Define styles for your menus, and turn on a Side Area, Search functionality, Header Top, and Fullscreen Menu with the click of a button. Fully Customizable Title Area – Choose between a responsive title image, parallax title image, zoom in/out title image and no image. Show or hide each title area. Choose the position of the title text. Choose different types of animations: animate the text, animate the whole title area or no animation. Choose colors, separators & much more. Apply those settings on a global or page specific level. Fully Customizable Mega Menu – Customize both the standard and mobile menu, create wide or normal sub-menus at the same time, choose wide menu layout with or without icons. Add widgets to one of the columns of the wide menu and create any layout you want. Create awesome one-page web sites using anchors in the menu. Left Menu – Choose a left menu instead of the top header and create beautiful portfolio websites. View an example of a left menu website by clicking on Live Preview. You can make it transparent (text will have dark/light skin variations on each slide change). You can choose a background image to fit the whole Left Menu area. All of that on a global or per page level. Fullscreen Menu – Easily enable the beautiful Fullscreen Menu which opens when you click on the 3-bar (hamburger) icon in the header (if enabled). You can also upload a separate logo version to appear in the full screen menu. Section Video Background – Add full width video backgrounds to sections and set different pattern images for each section. Fixed Header – You can set header to be fixed, and set it to shrink on page scroll. Sticky Header – You can set header to be sticky and control the scroll amount (relative to the top of the page) at which the sticky header will appear. If there is a slider on the page, then the height of the slider is the default “scroll amount” for the appearance of the sticky header. Sticky Header With Menu On Bottom – Same as the sticky header, the only difference is that the menu is on the bottom of the header with a different layout https://themesfores.com/product/bridge-creative-multi-purpose-wordpress-theme/ #Multi-PurposeThemes #WordpressTheme

[cssmonster]

Removing Hover Effects in CSS: Simple Methods

Introduction

Hover effects in CSS add interactivity and enhance user experience by providing visual feedback when users interact with elements on a webpage. While these effects are commonly used to create engaging interfaces, there are instances where removing hover effects becomes necessary. This blog post explores the reasons behind removing hover effects and presents simple methods to achieve this, ensuring a more controlled and customized user experience.

1. Basic Concepts

Understanding the basic concepts of CSS hover effects is crucial for effectively managing and, if needed, removing them. Hover effects are CSS styles applied to elements when a user hovers over them with a cursor. These effects often include changes in color, size, or other visual attributes, providing feedback to the user about the interactive nature of the element. Key Components of Hover Effects: - Selectors: Specify which elements the hover effect should be applied to. - Properties: Define the visual changes when the element is hovered over. - Transitions: Control the smoothness of the effect over a specified duration. Example: Consider a button with a hover effect that changes the background color. The CSS for this might look like: CSS button:hover { background-color: #4CAF50; color: white; } Importance of Basic Concepts: A solid grasp of these concepts is essential when it comes to modifying or removing hover effects. It allows developers to pinpoint which elements are affected, what changes are applied, and how these changes contribute to the overall user experience. Without a clear understanding, unintended consequences or difficulties in customization may arise. Common Pitfalls: - Overuse: Applying hover effects excessively can lead to a cluttered and distracting interface. - Compatibility: Hover effects may not work consistently across all browsers or devices. - Accessibility: Ensure that hover-dependent content is accessible for users with different needs. Conclusion: Before delving into the methods of removing hover effects, a solid understanding of these basic concepts lays the foundation for effective CSS management. Developers can then make informed decisions based on the specific needs of their projects, ensuring a seamless and user-friendly web experience.

2. Common Hover Effects

Exploring popular hover effects provides insights into the diverse ways developers enhance the visual appeal of their websites. These effects not only capture user attention but also contribute to a more engaging user interface. Let's delve into some widely used hover effects and their implementations: 1. Color Changes: One of the simplest yet effective hover effects involves altering the color of an element. This could be a text color change, background color shift, or a combination of both. Developers often leverage this effect to highlight interactive elements like buttons or links. 2. Image Transitions: Hover effects on images can create dynamic and interactive content. Common implementations include zooming in, fading, or applying filters. These effects are frequently used in image galleries or portfolio sections to showcase visual content more dynamically. 3. Box Shadows and Borders: Adding shadows or adjusting borders on hover provides a sense of depth and dimensionality to elements. This effect is commonly used on cards, buttons, or other containers to simulate a three-dimensional interaction, enhancing the overall user experience. 4. Text Transformations: Text-based hover effects involve changes in font size, weight, or style. These effects are often applied to headers, links, or other textual elements to draw attention and signify interactivity. Bold text, italicization, or underline can be dynamically applied during hover. 5. Transition Delays: Introducing delays in the transition of hover effects can add a sense of anticipation and smoothness. Developers adjust transition durations to control the timing of visual changes, providing a polished and seamless user interaction. Implementing Hover Effects: Hover effects are typically implemented using CSS rules within style sheets. Developers define the specific style changes for the hover state of an element. The :hover pseudo-class is commonly used to target elements when users hover over them. Conclusion: Understanding these common hover effects equips developers with a toolkit to create visually appealing and interactive web interfaces. However, it's crucial to balance creativity with usability to ensure a positive user experience without sacrificing accessibility or website performance.

3. Why Remove Hover Effects?

While hover effects can greatly enhance user experience, there are scenarios where developers may find it necessary to remove them. Understanding the reasons behind removing hover effects is crucial for maintaining a clean and functional design. Let's explore the key motivations: 1. Accessibility Concerns: Some users may have accessibility needs or use devices that don't support hover interactions. Removing hover effects ensures that content and functionality remain accessible to a broader audience, including those with disabilities or using touch-based devices. 2. Streamlining User Interface: Excessive or overly complex hover effects can clutter the user interface and create a visually overwhelming experience. Removing certain hover effects helps streamline the design, focusing on essential elements and reducing unnecessary visual distractions. 3. Performance Optimization: Websites with numerous and intricate hover effects may experience performance issues, especially on low-powered devices or slower network connections. Removing or simplifying hover effects can contribute to better overall website performance and faster loading times. 4. Cross-Browser Compatibility: Not all browsers interpret CSS hover effects in the same way. Inconsistencies can lead to a lack of uniformity in the user experience. Removing or adjusting hover effects ensures a more consistent appearance across different browsers and devices. 5. User Preferences: Some users may prefer a more straightforward and static interface without dynamic hover effects. Providing options to disable or remove these effects allows users to customize their experience based on personal preferences. Methods of Removal: Developers can employ various methods to remove hover effects, including CSS modifications, JavaScript solutions, or utilizing media queries for responsive design. The choice of method depends on the specific needs and constraints of the project. Conclusion: Removing hover effects is a strategic decision that balances design creativity with practical considerations. By addressing accessibility, streamlining the interface, optimizing performance, ensuring cross-browser compatibility, and respecting user preferences, developers can create a more inclusive and user-friendly web experience.

4. Methods for Removing Hover Effects

When the decision is made to remove hover effects from a website, developers have several methods at their disposal. Each method has its own advantages and use cases, catering to different scenarios. Let's explore these methods in detail: 4.1 Disabling Hover with CSS: Disabling hover effects using CSS involves overriding or removing the styles applied to the :hover state. Developers can either reset the properties to their default values or explicitly set them to null. This method is straightforward and can be applied to specific elements or globally to the entire stylesheet. 4.2 JavaScript Solutions: JavaScript provides a dynamic way to control hover effects. Developers can use event listeners to detect when a user hovers over an element and then modify or remove the associated styles. This method offers greater flexibility, allowing for more complex logic or conditional removal based on user interactions. 4.3 Media Queries for Responsive Design: Media queries can be leveraged to apply or remove hover effects based on the device or screen size. This method is particularly useful for creating responsive designs that adapt to different viewing contexts. By adjusting hover effects for specific breakpoints, developers can optimize the user experience across devices. 4.4 !important Rule: The !important rule in CSS can be used to forcefully override hover effects. By applying this rule to styles, developers ensure that the specified styles take precedence over any conflicting hover styles. While caution should be exercised when using !important, it can be effective for quick and targeted removal of hover effects. Best Practices: - Target Specificity: When removing hover effects, ensure that the chosen method targets the specific elements or styles intended for modification. - Testing: Thoroughly test the removal of hover effects across various browsers and devices to ensure consistency and functionality. - Document Changes: Clearly document any modifications made to the CSS or JavaScript code to maintain code transparency and ease of future maintenance. Conclusion: Choosing the appropriate method for removing hover effects depends on the project's requirements and the desired level of customization. Whether through CSS adjustments, JavaScript interactivity, media queries, or the use of the !important rule, developers have a range of tools to effectively manage and tailor hover effects to enhance the overall user experience.

5. Best Practices

Efficiently managing hover effects is not only about their removal but also about implementing them judiciously to enhance user experience. The following best practices provide guidance on how to use and maintain hover effects for a balanced and user-friendly interface: 1. Purposeful Implementation: Apply hover effects with a clear purpose. Each effect should serve a functional or aesthetic goal, contributing positively to the overall user interface. Avoid excessive or gratuitous use of hover effects, which can lead to a cluttered and confusing design. 2. Consistency Across Elements: Maintain a consistent visual language for hover effects across different elements of the website. Users should have a predictable experience, understanding that certain elements will respond to hover interactions in a similar manner. 3. Responsiveness: Ensure that hover effects are responsive and adapt well to different screen sizes and devices. Use media queries to adjust the effects for optimal visibility and functionality on various platforms, including desktops, tablets, and mobile devices. 4. Accessibility Considerations: Pay attention to accessibility by providing alternative methods for users who may not interact with the website using a traditional cursor. This includes users with disabilities or those using touch-based devices. Test the website with accessibility tools to ensure a seamless experience for all users. 5. Performance Optimization: Optimize the performance of hover effects by minimizing unnecessary animations or transitions. Consider the impact on website loading times and ensure that the effects enhance rather than hinder the overall speed and responsiveness of the site. 6. User Feedback: Implement subtle visual cues during hover interactions to provide feedback to users. This helps in communicating the interactive nature of elements and enhances the overall usability of the website. 7. User Testing: Conduct user testing to gather feedback on the effectiveness and user-friendliness of hover effects. Understand how users interact with the website and make adjustments based on their preferences and behavior. Conclusion: Following these best practices ensures that hover effects contribute positively to the user experience without compromising accessibility or performance. By implementing hover effects purposefully, maintaining consistency, and prioritizing user feedback, developers can create a visually appealing and user-friendly interface that enhances overall website usability.

6. FAQ

Explore answers to frequently asked questions about removing hover effects in CSS to help address common queries and concerns. 6.1 Can hover effects be selectively removed? Yes, hover effects can be selectively removed based on specific elements or sections of a webpage. Developers can employ targeted CSS modifications or JavaScript solutions to achieve this level of customization. 6.2 How do I prevent hover effects on touch devices? To accommodate touch devices, it's advisable to use media queries to apply or remove hover effects selectively. By adjusting styles based on the device type, you can ensure a seamless experience for users interacting with touchscreens. 6.3 Are there any performance implications? Excessive or complex hover effects can impact website performance, particularly on devices with limited resources. It's crucial to optimize hover effects, minimize unnecessary animations, and test the website's performance across various devices to ensure a smooth user experience.

7. Conclusion

In conclusion, understanding and managing hover effects in CSS is a crucial aspect of web development, as these effects contribute significantly to the overall user experience. Whether enhancing interactivity or deciding to remove certain effects, developers must strike a balance between creativity and functionality. By following best practices, considering accessibility, and optimizing performance, developers can create websites that are visually appealing, user-friendly, and adaptable to diverse user needs. The methods discussed, including CSS adjustments, JavaScript solutions, media queries, and the use of the !important rule, provide a range of options for effectively managing hover effects based on specific project requirements. Remember to test thoroughly, document changes, and prioritize user feedback to ensure a seamless and enjoyable browsing experience for all users. Read the full article

[boatdriinks]

boatdriinks Pudding/Katie | she/her | 29

a mutual exclusive blog for kerry eurodyne from cyberpunk 2077. formerly part of shininginyourlight mixed canon (picked out from 2020/77/3.0/CyberGeneration) | crossover friendly | oc selective | duplicate friendly

LINKS: RULES | ABOUT | CARRD | MULTIMUSE | JOHNNY & V BLOG note: not all my carrd pages are mobile friendly. contents, rules, and about are all good. ship page is readable, but not pretty. timeline and current relationships w/ everyone is very much desktop only.

rules beneath the cut

FOLLOWING:

-I am a mutually exclusive blog. If we're not following one another, I will not respond to your character's asks nor will I write you starters.

-If you follow me first, I'd prefer for you to make the first move in terms of interactions. I promise, if we're mutuals, I'm more than happy to talk to you and begin to figure out interactions with you!

-I don't mind if personal blogs follow me so long as you don't reblog my stuff.

-I will likely unfollow you if your attitude is overly negative, or if you reblog a ton of unrelated content to your blog. Run your blog how you want, but I just don't want to be around it.

SHIPPING:

-I love shipping! I obviously need chemistry to happen, though, and definitely prefer if I already know the mun well enough before I feel comfortable to ship with someone.

-I don't do anything in regards to sexual writing on this blog. I'm 29, so it's really just a matter of my preference. I'll allow things up to a "fade to black" situation, however.

-Please refer to my SHIPPING section of my carrd if you have questions about what I ship.

GENERAL:

-Kerry has a lot of triggering material in his storyline, especially with the inclusion of some of his story from CyberGeneration. This includes, but is not limited to: suicidal tendencies, suicide attempts, physical abuse, verbal abuse, mention of drug and alcohol use, mention of drug and alcohol addictions, & child death.

-If you're an OC (or even a canon character that doesn't know my character in canon) do not assume my character knows you. If you want pre-established relationships, you need to come to me first. This includes V! Everyone's V is different, and I'd prefer to talk things out if dynamics between Kerry and V isn't already clear from your information.

-Please don't make it a habit of asking for starters without responding to them. If you have an issue with a starter, just let me know! I promise you I won't be annoyed or upset, because I want nothing more than for us to be able to interact.

-You definitely don't need to match my reply length, but I'd appreciate it if you gave me something to work with so I'm actually able to respond properly.

-You're more than welcome to turn our asks into threads if you want! Just be sure to turn into a new post and tag me, first!

-Triggers are tagged as "trigger cw".

-I have no triggers myself in regards to dark subjects. I do, however, have emetophobia which I would appreciate being tagged. I won't jump at you if you don't do this, however.

I left out things I felt to be obvious, but if there are issues in the future, I’ll add them here.

CREDITS: some of the virtual photography of Kerry - TheNightcaller some of the assets for my edits - R. Talsorian Games design of carrd based on the ROCKERBOY sourcebook made by R. Talsorian Games psd for mobile header image - ninetitans icon border - niixzee post banners - endlesswood all other edits / graphics have been made by me