#first Thursday in April

[rabbitcruiser]

National Burrito Day

Line up some meat, beans and cheese on a large flour tortilla. Fold in the sides, fold up the bottom and then roll on, my friend, roll on! And it’s the rolling that really makes the burrito come alive.

It’s time to celebrate and enjoy this simple but delicious food on National Burrito Day! 

History of National Burrito Day

The history of the burrito is couched in mystery because the concept of meats and cheeses rolled in tortillas is hard to trace! A variety of different types of foods that originate from Mexico include the tortilla with meat and cheese, such as the taco and the enchilada, taquitos, chimichangas or even quesadillas. But the burrito is a bit unique because it is larger than others and its history has grown out of the culture of Mexico but made its way into the southwestern portions of the United States where it became even more popular.

Burritos can be traced back at least to the 19th century, when these recipes were developed. In fact, one of the oldest mentions of the word “burrito” came in 1895 when it was mentioned in a book called the “Dictionary of Mexicanisms”.

Originally created with simple meat and cheese inside of a tortilla, and then probably sold by street food vendors, the burrito evolved into something more as the years went on. Sometimes called mission-style burritos the idea came for adding beans and rice as fillers, and then guacamole and sour cream for toppings. It was after this that the burrito developed into something more akin to what it is today, with some restaurants like Chipotle offering a huge range of options for preferred ways to fill a burrito.

In any case, the burrito is a hearty and delicious meal that is certainly worth celebrating! And that’s where the tradition of National Burrito Day, whether old or new, finds its place in the world.

National Burrito Day Timeline

16th Century

Ancestors of burritos appear 

Food wrapped in tortillas becomes a Mexican tradition.

1930s

Burritos first appear on US menus 

In the US, the first restaurant to put burritos on the menu was El Cholo Spanish Cafe in Los Angeles, California.

1940s

A Ciudad Juárez street vendor sells burritos

The story goes that this Mexican street vendor portioned meat out in tortillas, perfect for children, whom he called “burritos”.

1961

Mission-style burritos evolve 

The Mexican food scene in San Francisco produces an extra large burrito that adds rice, guacamole and sour cream.

1993

First Chipotle Mexican Grill opens 

Famous for their freshly made burritos, Chipotle opens its first store in Denver, Colorado.

How to Celebrate National Burrito Day

Getting in the spirit of National Burrito Day can be loads of fun and a tasty adventure. Get involved with the day by implementing some of these ideas for celebrating:

Try Making Burritos at Home

One super delicious way to celebrate National Burrito Day is to hang out with family or invite a group of friends over for a burrito bar. In fact, burritos are some of the easiest foods to serve when hosting a crowd! Those who have a quick cooking instant pot may choose to cook some pork or chicken with seasonings in just about an hour. A slow cooker or roasting in the oven are viable options as well.

Friends can be invited to bring the fixings such as large flour tortillas, black or red beans, rice with cilantro, guacamole, cheese sour cream, salsa, tortilla chips, jalapenos, hot sauces, and so many other yummy toppings! Line everything up and let each guest make their own burrito by piling on everything they love. It’s a fun way to serve a great meal without a lot of fuss.

Go Out for Burritos

One superb way to celebrate National Burrito Day might be to grab a friend or family member, head on over to a restaurant that serves burritos and order a delicious plate full. Perhaps this would be a locally owned and operated Mexican restaurant that serves up beef, chicken or bean burritos on a bed of rice. Or maybe it would be a quick lunch at a fast and fresh food burrito restaurant.

Don’t forget to ask if that favorite Mexican kitchen is offering any special deals or discounts in celebration of National Burrito Day!

Try out one of these Mexican restaurant chains that serves burritos:

QDOBA Mexican Eats. With more than 700 locations in the United States, it’s easy to find a delicious burrito nearby. Try the specialty chicken burrito that is customizable to each individual’s desired tastes and preferences.

Chipotle. One of the largest and most accessible burrito joints, this chain boasts almost 3,000 locations not only in the US, but also in Canada, Germany, France and the United Kingdom.

Moe’s Southwest Grill. This one is perhaps not quite as well known, but Moe’s is still a viable option that has up to 700 locations throughout the US.

Taco Bell. Sure, it gets a bad rap (or wrap?!) sometimes, but there’s no arguing with the fact that 7000 locations worldwide is nothing to overlook. And it’s probably the quickest service for burritos and other Mexican fast food around.

Enjoy a Tex-Mex Themed Day

Whether at work or at school, National Burrito Day brings with it many opportunities to enjoy and show appreciation for the culture behind this delicious food. In addition to eating burritos, don’t forget to stay connected through fun aspects such as festive music, delightful decorations, cultural dress and even some fun games.

One fun activity might be to grab a blindfold and play Pin the Tail on the Donkey. After all, the word for “burrito” really translates to mean “little donkey” in the Spanish language. Another fun game for a National Burrito Day party might be to have a cute pinata filled with candy and treats.

Create a Burrito Themed Playlist

Have tons of fun creating a festive playlist of songs celebrating the home culture of the burrito. Get started with some of these fun ideas for songs that give a nod to National Burrito Day:

How Do I Feel (The Burrito Song) by Hoku (2000). The songwriter penned this one in honor of a boy she liked who worked at a burrito stand. Sure, it’s a little silly, but it’s also rather fun.

Burrito by Pete Yorn (2003). Known for his ability to play the bulk of the instruments on his albums, Pete Yorn sings this song where he offers the listener a bite of his burrito.

O Burrito by Fernando Corriera Marques (2009). This tribute is sung as it should be – in Spanish!

The Burrito Song by Creed Fisher (2022). A strange but compelling song by Creed Fisher, this one is more of a kids’ song but certainly shows its love for burritos too. 

National Burrito Day FAQs

How to fold a burrito?

Fold a warm tortilla by folding in on the sides, folding the bottom up, and then rolling up.

Are burritos from Mexico?

Burritos may have gotten their start in the northern regions of Mexico, but they crossed the border to become “Tex-Mex”.

Can burritos be healthy?

Burritos made with low fat meat, beans, rice, and a small amount of cheese can be healthy.

Do burritos have rice?

Though original burritos would not have included rice, many people make them with rice now.

Are burrito bowls healthier than burritos?

People who choose burrito bowls instead of wraps can save on calories, carbohydrates and also be gluten free.

Source

[theworstcreature]

It’s the first thirsty Thursday of 2024

Have this ancient photo I found on AJR’s instagram to celebrate

[corvid-language-library]

I'm so tired and today is my toughest day of the week. Leaving the house at 11:30 because train times suck, won't be home until 22:45 at the earliest, 4 classes on the trot, the first three of which have very rowdy and genki kids, and because tomorrow is the rescheduled POs from my worst-behaved school, I have to pack up and take all my lesson materials home with me (which I'll then have to take to the other school, then bring home again and take back to the school I'm at today).

At least I get to go home early on Saturday, and then I have a whole 2 glorious days off and I can't wait honestly

[extervus]

OOPS forgot to take pictures for my one year anniversary on testosterone cause I went on a walk with my bf and then ate a lasagna garfield style so uhmm here have some pics from the last few months ok?

Featuring @binesetakeout as that sexy lil binch in the top left corner

[maddy-ferguson]

rewatching eternal sunshine of the spotless mind and pulp fiction in theaters next week two movies i didn't even love when i watched them the first time but this is what you do for love

[kyri45]

*Record scratch sound* Oh shit- here we go again.

This is the first out of 3 Spin-Off of the ShadowPeach Bio Parents AU - Second Star!

Updates will be every Thursday & Sunday at 1PM ET Starting from April 10.

2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10 - 11 - 12 - 13

Extras: (coming soon)

[500-moths-in-a-trenchcoat]

i'm expecting a tiktok exodus since this seems to be the bomb shelter of the internet. have another update/repost. NOW WITH HIGHLIGHTED MAJOR HOLIDAYS!

IT JUST HAPPENS

DAY 15 GIVE IT UP FOR DAY 15

Thursday the 20th

The Fifth of Wednesday

Second Week of May: Eurovision

Sometime in June: That One Halloween Post Starts Circulating

Sometime in July: Dancing Pumpkin Man Video/Gif

First Monday In September: Todaybor Day Is Labor Day

WEEKLY EVENTS (at least the ones i celebrate)

Every Monday: Garfield Hates Mondays

Every Tuesday: Tuck Him In Tuesday

Every Wednesday: It Is Wednesday My Dudes

Every Thursday: Out of Touch Thursday

Every Friday: Thank Gnome It's Friday

Every Saturday: Caturday

Every Sunday: Energy Sword Sunday

YEARLY EVENTS

January 1: Copyright Expiration Day

January 2: New Years, New Tears

January 8: Spiders Georg Day

January 16: Appreciate a Dragon Day

January 18: Bug Race

January 29: Threshold Day

All of February: Funguary

ALSO All of February: Femslash February

February 3: WOE, VANILLA EXTRACT BE UPON YE

February 8: King Taejong Fell Off His Horse

February 13: Galentines Day

February 14: Aromantic/Asexual Day

February 15: Annoy Squidward Day

February 18: Perserverance Rover's Birthday

March 9: Miku Day

March 10: Mario Day

March 14: Pi Day

March 15: Ides of March

March 23: Ever Given Got Stuck Today

April 1: Mishapocalypse

ALSO April 1: Staff Does Something Fun On The Dashboard

April 2: Dashcon Announcement Anniversary

April 3: Dannypocalypse

April 5: First Contact Day

April 8: Rex Manning Day

ALSO April 8: MARGARET THATCHER IS DEAD

April 13: Neil Banging Out The Tunes

ALSO April 13: Homestuck Day

April 19: Some Roman Made Bread Today

April 20: haha 420 blaze it

April 24: Josh Fight

April 25: The Perfect Date

April 28: Ed Balls Day

April 29: 94 Meetings Day

April 30: It's Gonna Be May

All of May: Mermay

May 3: Beginning of Dracula Daily

May 4: May the 4th Be With You

May 5: Revenge of the Fifth

May 6: Revenge Of The Sixth

May 7: World Language Day

May 25: The Glorious 25th of May

ALSO May 25: Towel Day

All of June: Pride Month

ALSO All of June: IT'S HALLOWEEN TIME TO GET SPOOKY

June 5: Barricade Day

ALSO June 5: RONALD REAGAN IS DEAD

June 12: Another Homestuck Day

June 16: Let Papyrus Say Fuck

June 22: Summerween

June 23: FUCK This Post And Happy Birthday Sonic

All of July: Disability Pride Month

July 11-13: Dashcon Anniversary

July 20: Moon Landing

August 5: Curiosity Rover's Birthday

August 30: Frankenstein Day

September 8: The Queen Is Dead and Sans Undertale Killed Her

September 11: Mole Interest Monday

September 19: Talk Like A Pirate Day

September 21: DO YOU REMEMBER-

All of October: SKELETON WAR

ALSO All of October: People Draw A Lot Month? (so many names)

October 3: Mean Girls Day

ALSO October 3: Fullmetal Alchemist Day

October 13: Treat Yo' Self

October 18: None Pizza Left Beef

October 20: Unnecessary Feelings Day

October 25: Homestuck Day The Third??

October 31: HALLOWEEN

November 5: Destiel Nevada Putin Elec'tion Covid Way

ALSO November 5: Doc Brown Invents Time Travel

November 19: Goncharov

November 29: HENRY KISSINGER IS DEAD

All of December: Will the Gävle Goat Get Destroyed Again?

ALSO All of December: WHY WEREN'T YOU AT ELF PRACTICE

ALSO All of December: Season's Greason's

December 4: Deny Defend Depose Day

December 10: Please, It's Christmas

December 12: Hawaii Part 2

December 23: Christmas Adam

ALSO December 23: Festivus

December 24: ALMOST CHRISTMAS MEANS IT WASN'T CHRISTMAS

ALSO December 24: Cabinet Man Day

December 25: happy chrismum

December 27: Porn Ban Effective Today

[rabbitcruiser]

National Burrito Day

Line up some meat, beans and cheese on a large flour tortilla. Fold in the sides, fold up the bottom and then roll on, my friend, roll on! And it’s the rolling that really makes the burrito come alive.

It’s time to celebrate and enjoy this simple but delicious food on National Burrito Day! 

History of National Burrito Day

The history of the burrito is couched in mystery because the concept of meats and cheeses rolled in tortillas is hard to trace! A variety of different types of foods that originate from Mexico include the tortilla with meat and cheese, such as the taco and the enchilada, taquitos, chimichangas or even quesadillas. But the burrito is a bit unique because it is larger than others and its history has grown out of the culture of Mexico but made its way into the southwestern portions of the United States where it became even more popular.

Burritos can be traced back at least to the 19th century, when these recipes were developed. In fact, one of the oldest mentions of the word “burrito” came in 1895 when it was mentioned in a book called the “Dictionary of Mexicanisms”.

Originally created with simple meat and cheese inside of a tortilla, and then probably sold by street food vendors, the burrito evolved into something more as the years went on. Sometimes called mission-style burritos the idea came for adding beans and rice as fillers, and then guacamole and sour cream for toppings. It was after this that the burrito developed into something more akin to what it is today, with some restaurants like Chipotle offering a huge range of options for preferred ways to fill a burrito.

In any case, the burrito is a hearty and delicious meal that is certainly worth celebrating! And that’s where the tradition of National Burrito Day, whether old or new, finds its place in the world.

National Burrito Day Timeline

16th Century

Ancestors of burritos appear 

Food wrapped in tortillas becomes a Mexican tradition.

1930s

Burritos first appear on US menus 

In the US, the first restaurant to put burritos on the menu was El Cholo Spanish Cafe in Los Angeles, California.

1940s

A Ciudad Juárez street vendor sells burritos

The story goes that this Mexican street vendor portioned meat out in tortillas, perfect for children, whom he called “burritos”.

1961

Mission-style burritos evolve 

The Mexican food scene in San Francisco produces an extra large burrito that adds rice, guacamole and sour cream.

1993

First Chipotle Mexican Grill opens 

Famous for their freshly made burritos, Chipotle opens its first store in Denver, Colorado.

How to Celebrate National Burrito Day

Getting in the spirit of National Burrito Day can be loads of fun and a tasty adventure. Get involved with the day by implementing some of these ideas for celebrating:

Try Making Burritos at Home

One super delicious way to celebrate National Burrito Day is to hang out with family or invite a group of friends over for a burrito bar. In fact, burritos are some of the easiest foods to serve when hosting a crowd! Those who have a quick cooking instant pot may choose to cook some pork or chicken with seasonings in just about an hour. A slow cooker or roasting in the oven are viable options as well.

Friends can be invited to bring the fixings such as large flour tortillas, black or red beans, rice with cilantro, guacamole, cheese sour cream, salsa, tortilla chips, jalapenos, hot sauces, and so many other yummy toppings! Line everything up and let each guest make their own burrito by piling on everything they love. It’s a fun way to serve a great meal without a lot of fuss.

Go Out for Burritos

One superb way to celebrate National Burrito Day might be to grab a friend or family member, head on over to a restaurant that serves burritos and order a delicious plate full. Perhaps this would be a locally owned and operated Mexican restaurant that serves up beef, chicken or bean burritos on a bed of rice. Or maybe it would be a quick lunch at a fast and fresh food burrito restaurant.

Don’t forget to ask if that favorite Mexican kitchen is offering any special deals or discounts in celebration of National Burrito Day!

Try out one of these Mexican restaurant chains that serves burritos:

QDOBA Mexican Eats. With more than 700 locations in the United States, it’s easy to find a delicious burrito nearby. Try the specialty chicken burrito that is customizable to each individual’s desired tastes and preferences.

Chipotle. One of the largest and most accessible burrito joints, this chain boasts almost 3,000 locations not only in the US, but also in Canada, Germany, France and the United Kingdom.

Moe’s Southwest Grill. This one is perhaps not quite as well known, but Moe’s is still a viable option that has up to 700 locations throughout the US.

Taco Bell. Sure, it gets a bad rap (or wrap?!) sometimes, but there’s no arguing with the fact that 7000 locations worldwide is nothing to overlook. And it’s probably the quickest service for burritos and other Mexican fast food around.

Enjoy a Tex-Mex Themed Day

Whether at work or at school, National Burrito Day brings with it many opportunities to enjoy and show appreciation for the culture behind this delicious food. In addition to eating burritos, don’t forget to stay connected through fun aspects such as festive music, delightful decorations, cultural dress and even some fun games.

One fun activity might be to grab a blindfold and play Pin the Tail on the Donkey. After all, the word for “burrito” really translates to mean “little donkey” in the Spanish language. Another fun game for a National Burrito Day party might be to have a cute pinata filled with candy and treats.

Create a Burrito Themed Playlist

Have tons of fun creating a festive playlist of songs celebrating the home culture of the burrito. Get started with some of these fun ideas for songs that give a nod to National Burrito Day:

How Do I Feel (The Burrito Song) by Hoku (2000). The songwriter penned this one in honor of a boy she liked who worked at a burrito stand. Sure, it’s a little silly, but it’s also rather fun.

Burrito by Pete Yorn (2003). Known for his ability to play the bulk of the instruments on his albums, Pete Yorn sings this song where he offers the listener a bite of his burrito.

O Burrito by Fernando Corriera Marques (2009). This tribute is sung as it should be – in Spanish!

The Burrito Song by Creed Fisher (2022). A strange but compelling song by Creed Fisher, this one is more of a kids’ song but certainly shows its love for burritos too. 

National Burrito Day FAQs

How to fold a burrito?

Fold a warm tortilla by folding in on the sides, folding the bottom up, and then rolling up.

Are burritos from Mexico?

Burritos may have gotten their start in the northern regions of Mexico, but they crossed the border to become “Tex-Mex”.

Can burritos be healthy?

Burritos made with low fat meat, beans, rice, and a small amount of cheese can be healthy.

Do burritos have rice?

Though original burritos would not have included rice, many people make them with rice now.

Are burrito bowls healthier than burritos?

People who choose burrito bowls instead of wraps can save on calories, carbohydrates and also be gluten free.

Source

[azzibuckets]

i’ll always be your number one fan [pazzi]

paige bueckers x azzi fudd

summary: unedited rambling mess of my ideas inspired from the natty and 2025 wnba draft night (aka the best day of our lives)..more to come later perhaps

masterlist

April 7, 2025

Paige has known her girlfriend for almost a decade now. Even before they started dating, she’d always been attuned to her best friend in every way. If Azzi opened her mouth, she could probably guess what she was about to say. When Azzi looked upset or sad or tired, Paige was always the first to pick up on it and put a smile on her face.

But this? This is the first time in all these years that Paige has no fucking clue what Azzi is doing. It had started the day after the championship; they’d woken up in bed, still starry eyed from the events of the night before.

Paige rubs her forehead, her head aching from last night’s shots. Fresh memories of confetti and screams and smiles and tears and a trophy come flooding to her all in an instant, and she blinks dazedly. “Am I dreaming?”

She feels a pinch in her side, followed by sharp nails digging into her skin, and she groans. “Nope, not dreaming,” Azzi teases, before rolling on top of her to straddle her hips.

Paige’s hands find strong thighs, her fingers automatically going to rub the soft skin there. She gazes up at her girlfriend, awe in her eyes. Azzi has bags under her red rimmed eyes, and her shirt is rumpled with sleep, but she still looks like something out of a movie. “Now it definitely feels like a dream.”

Rolling her eyes affectionately, Azzi grabs the championship cap from the nightstand. With a sleepy grin, she places it haphazardly on her head before sliding her hands down Paige’s chest to her abs. They kiss each other, languid and slow, until Paige has to pull away. “We can’t,” she groans. “We have media in like, twenty minutes.”

And usually Azzi is the one to keep them on schedule, to drag Paige out of bed and force her to start getting ready, but this time, it’s like the younger girl doesn’t even hear her. She continues kissing Paige’s jaw, teeth and tongue making a mess of spit that Paige so badly wants to indulge in.

“Az,” she gasps when Azzi suckles on a particularly sensitive spot. “We really gotta go.”

Sighing, Azzi nips at her ear before pulling away. She sits on the bed, tired, as Paige get up and ambles to the bathroom, flipping on the lights.

Paige gives the younger girl a foamy, toothpastey grin when she walks in a few minutes later. Azzi silently grabs her own toothbrush and joins her, one hand wrapping around Paige’s waist as her chin finds her shoulder.

Paige scrunches her nose as they make eye contact in the mirror. “Baby, you’re getting toothpaste on my cheek.”

Again, Azzi ignores her, hand clenching even tighter on Paige’s shirt, and the blonde sighs, resolving herself to the fate of washing her face instead of detaching herself from her girlfriend’s grasp.

It’s like that for the rest of the week. On the plane ride home, Azzi gives Kaitlyn an approximate 24 minutes of peace before she’s forcing her to switch spots. As soon as she sits down, she’s immediately curling into Paige’s side; and the blonde isn’t by any means complaining, but Azzi has never been the clingier one, so it leaves her wondering just a bit.

When the team is chilling in one of their rooms after a hectic few days, finally enjoying some down time together without cameras shoved in their face, Azzi is in Paige’s lap, hands playing with the baby curls at the nape of her neck as the rest of their teammates gag and mimic shoving fingers down their throat. Even as they’re just chilling by themselves, Azzi’s head is always on Paige’s shoulder, or finding an excuse to hold hands or run her fingers through her hair.

It all comes to a halt on Thursday, though, when Azzi suddenly finds every excuse to avoid Paige. She rolls out of bed before Paige does, changing her clothes and leaving the room before the blonde is even awake enough to check her phone. She locks herself in her room, claiming the need to study and catch up on work, her responses to Paige’s texts few and far in between. At dinner with the girls, she’s quiet. It’s a sudden change from how she’s been all over Paige the past few days, and it’s safe to say that the older girl has no idea what’s going on.

“Are you mad at me?” After a thorough search of nearly half the campus, Paige has finally found Azzi in Werth.

Azzi doesn’t turn from where she’s shooting at the free throw line. “Why would I be mad at you?” Her voice sounds off, almost shaky, but Paige attributes it to her being out of breath from her workout.

“My key card doesn’t even work anymore.” Paige tosses it to the ground. “Isn’t that crazy?” she laughs.

Azzi still refuses to turn around, eyes laser trained on the hoop. It’s only when she sniffs that Paige realizes. “Are you crying?”

Azzi sniffs again, which doesn’t help her point, and her next shot resembles more of an angry chuck at the back board than her usually effortless swishes. “No.”

“You’re definitely crying.”

“I’m not.” Azzi shoots again, and it’s an airball this time. She curses.

“It is pretty hard to see through tears,” Paige says grimly.

“I’m not crying.”

Paige’s hand grabs her shoulder, but she still refuses to look at her. “Turn around, then.”

“Leave me alone, Paige. I’m trying to shoot.”

“Azzi, look at me.”

Azzi’s hand finds her chest and pushes her away. “Paige, I wanna be alone.”

The older girl finally takes a step back, breathing hard. “I’ll leave if you want me to,” she says quietly.

“Good.”

Paige swallows the hurt. “But I’m leaving in two days. For good. And I don’t think you wanna waste away the little time we do have together.” When Azzi stays silent, she adds, “And I don’t want to, either.” Her hand bridges the space between them, thumb stroking the back of her neck lightly. “Come on, Azzi. Talk to me.”

“A week ago we were watching game film.” Azzi finally turns around, and her cheeks are wet with tears. Paige’s stomach starts to hurt; she hates seeing her cry. As carefully as she can, she wipes the tears away with the sleeve of her sweater. “That’s all we could think about. Winning the next game. And I guess I was so focused on that that I didn’t have time to process the fact that you’re actually leaving.”

“Azzi.”

“And I just - I know so many people do long distance. But I- I’m so used to seeing you every day. And knowing you’re so far away? That fucking hurts, Paige, because I already miss you so much and you’re still here.” Azzi looks away, blinking back more tears.

“Az-,”

“Paige, this is our life for the next few years,” Azzi interrupts. “Until our rookie contracts are up. And I know it’s gonna be worth it, fuck, you’re always worth it, but it’s just so goddamn hard.”

“Az.” Paige presses a kiss to her forehead, lips trembling as she resists her own onslaught of tears. “Why didn’t you tell me this instead of avoiding me? I wish we could’ve talked about this earlier.”

“Because every time I look at you I feel like crying,” Azzi responds dryly. “We just won a national championship and you’re about to get drafted. Crying’s a bit of a mood ruiner.”

Paige sighs. She bumps her nose into Azzi’s, trying to elicit a smile from the younger girl. “It is gonna be hard,” she agrees. “And we’re both gonna hate it. But we’re gonna be racking up our flight mileage and seeing each other as often as we can, yeah? Facetimes every single day, and if you fall asleep and forget I’m gonna be texting every damn person on the team to knock on your door and force you to answer my calls.”

Azzi finally smiles, and Paige grins triumphantly. “And we’re gonna be at each other’s games, wearing each others jerseys,” she continues, “you’re gonna come down and visit and meet all my new teammates who are gonna love you because you’re so sweet and funny and kind but also hate you because they’ll be so sick of hearing me talk about you all the damn time.”

“P-,”

“My turn to speak,” Paige cuts her off. “And you’re gonna be at my table at the draft, because you’re my best friend and I want you there. Okay?”

“Paige, your siblings-,”

“They’re too young to really remember anything anyways,” Paige justifies. “You’ve been by my side through it all and I am not fucking going to the W if you’re not there with me, alright?”

“You’re so dramatic,” Azzi scoffs, but the only thing Paige can really focus on now is that Azzi is smiling instead of crying.

“Cuz I love you,” Paige says. “And you love me.”

“I do love you.” Azzi smiles bigger this time, dimples and all, and it’s worn and familiar and to Paige, it’s everything.

“Then that’s all that matters, right?” She gives Azzi a quick kiss before tugging on her sweaty shirt. “Come on. You left me in bed this morning and I wanna cuddle with you before we sleep.”

••••••

April 14, 2025

Paige loves to talk.

She doesn’t know why, but her mind seems to be constantly running at 100 miles per hour, always coming up with something to yap about. It’s not like she doesn’t like the quiet - she enjoys it every so often, having some time to think in silence. But the outgoing, extroverted part of her always pushes her to fill the silence, to speak her wandering thoughts out loud, no matter how silly.

But now?

Paige is speechless. At a loss for words. Or more fittingly, incapable of forming coherent thoughts or words.

She’d been tapping away at her phone, a little overstimulated by the sheer amount of texts wishing her luck in the draft (as if she’d needed it). That, combined with the hundreds of message from last Sunday that she still was painstakingly responding to, along with all the other notifications flooding her email and social medias, had been keeping her busy.

But as soon as the door had clicked and she’d looked up, all the noise in her head had just silenced.

Honestly, her eyes didn’t know where to start. At first, they’d gone to Azzi’s hair, the most noticeable difference of the night. Her usual curls were gone, replaced by silky smooth waves that rippled tantalizingly across tan shoulders. Licking her lips, Paige’s eyes shifted down to the bronze of her skin, the black folds of her dress teasing the open expanse of bronzed collarbone and cleavage. Fuck. Paige squeezed her eyes shut, willing the feelings in her body to go away for at least another six hours.

Her manifestations failed to work, because as soon as Paige opened her eyes, this time taking in the pretty plump pink of her girlfriend’s lips combined with the flutter of her long, dark lashes, she knew she was putty.

“You paid Brittany extra this time, didn’t you,” Paige accused.

Azzi, probably expecting something a little sweeter to come out of her best friend’s mouth, squinted a little. “The fuck?”

“This- this,” Paige is sputtering, and Azzi smirks as she begins to realize the full effect she’s having on the blonde. “This is-”

“Use your words, baby,” Azzi laughs, and she makes it across the room in a few steps. Her eyes flick down to scan the sparkling fabric of Paige’s suit as her hands lightly play with the lapel.

“We don’t have long.” She’s barefoot, and Paige is in platform shoes, so she has to tip-toe to press a kiss to her girlfriend’s mouth. “I asked them to give us a sec.” One hand cups Paige’s cheek as the other runs lightly through soft waves of blonde hair. “You look so pretty.”

“Not as pretty as you.” Paige’s mouth finds Azzi’s again, and they both smile into the kiss and come away giggling like little kids.

“Whatever,” Azzi brushed away the compliment, but the light bush in her cheeks give her away. “I just wanted to tell you that I’m so proud. And I love you. And you’re gonna get drafted number one and everyone in Dallas is gonna go out of their fucking minds.” Azzi plants a gentle kiss to the tip of Paige’s nose, trying to be careful about not messing up her makeup. “New home, but same you, yeah?”

Paige’s eyes soften. “You know my home is wherever you’re at.”

“Fuck outta here with that cheesy stuff,” Azzi grins, and they both laugh again. “But seriously. I love you. You know I’ll always be your number one fan.”

Paige grabs Azzi’s hands, entangling their fingers. “Thank you.” She gives Azzi a hug then, and it’s so sudden that Azzi is caught by surprise. She feels her girlfriends bury her face into her shoulder. Smiling, Azzi tightens her hold on her waist and inhales the scent of perfume. It’s unfamiliar but floral and rich, and Azzi tries not to get emotional at the thought that this might be their new normal: not recognizing each others scents. “I’m gonna miss you.”

“Don’t cry, Az. Your makeup artist’s gonna kill you.” Paige lightly pushes her shoulder. “Save the tears for later.”

Someone knocks on the door, and they both turn with heavy sighs. The handle turns, and Paige steals one last kiss before the door opens and they separate with longing glances.

•••

Paige has had to limit herself on the drinks tonight. As the woman of the hour, it probably wouldn’t be the best idea to get blackout drunk, especially considering how freely the alcohol had been pouring for the last week and the fact that her poor liver could only take so much after working double overtime.

Azzi, however, didn’t really give a fuck. Her girlfriend had just gotten drafted as the number one pick, and what the hell? She was a national champion - the most outstanding player at that. So fuck it, she was getting drunk.

“P,” she slurs. “I can’t find my Wings hat.”

Paige steadies her waist with her hands, trying to be as appropriate as possible but finding it incredibly difficult to do when Azzi’s in such a short little dress. “It’s alright.” She takes the cap off her own head and puts it carefully on Azzi’s, doing her best to keep her bun in pristine shape. “You can have mine.”

“You won’t miss it?”

Paige chuckles and brings Azzi in closer, scanning the room before brushing her lips inconspicuously across her cheek. “I got plenty more where that came from, baby, don’t worry.” Her hands sidle lower, grazing Azzi’s ass, but she gets pushed away before she can make any good progress.

“Nah, you were trying that shit on the orange carpet too,” Azzi laughs.

“Number one pick can’t touch her girlfriend?” Paige teases. “Who you tryna wear this tight ass shit for then, huh?”

“Greedy,” Azzi reprimands. “You know you’ll get it later.”

“Exactly. Later. That’s too late,” Paige emphasizes.

Azzi throws her arms over Paige’s shoulders. “My girllll,” she says. “A fucking Wing. And number one. ‘M so proud.”

“Thank you, Azzi.” Paige doesn’t know why, but compliments from Azzi always turn her into a flustered mess, and she can do nothing but say thank you and duck her head.

“You getting all shy now, huh?” Azzi slurs knowingly, poking Paige’s cheek.

Paige flicks away her finger, shaking her head as her reddening cheeks betray her. “You’re tripping.”

“Nah. Definitely not tripping.” Azzi yawns. “Okay. Lemme go walk around and flaunt.” She taps her cap. “My girl’s number one, baby.” Then she’s off, a giggling mess, hips swaying in the glittery dress.

Paige’s chest tightens with the bittersweet feeling of it all.

[afeelgoodblog]

The Best News of Last Year - 2024 Edition

Welcome to our special edition newsletter recapping the best news from the past year. I've picked one highlight from each month to give you a snapshot of 2024. No frills, just straightforward news that mattered. Let's relive the good stuff that made our year shine.

1. January - South Korea passes law banning dog meat trade

The slaughter and sale of dogs for their meat is to become illegal in South Korea after MPs backed a new law. The legislation, set to come into force by 2027, aims to end the centuries-old practice of humans eating dog meat.

2. February - Greece legalises same-sex marriage

Greece has become the first Christian Orthodox-majority country to legalise same-sex marriage. Same-sex couples will now also be legally allowed to adopt children after Thursday's 176-76 vote in parliament. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said the new law would "boldly abolish a serious inequality".

3. March - Global child deaths reach historic low in 2022 – UN report

The number of children who died before their fifth birthday has reached a historic low, dropping to 4.9 million in 2022. The report reveals that more children are surviving today than ever before, with the global under-5 mortality rate declining by 51 per cent since 2000.

4. April - Restoring sight is possible now with optogenetics

Max Hodak's startup, Science, is developing gene therapy solutions to restore vision for individuals with macular degeneration and similar conditions. The Science Eye utilizes optogenetics, injecting opsins into the eye to enhance light sensitivity in retinal cells. Clinical trials and advancements in optogenetics are showing promising results, with the potential to significantly improve vision for those affected by retinal diseases.

5. May - Vaccine breakthrough means no more chasing strains

Scientists at UC Riverside have demonstrated a new, RNA-based vaccine strategy that is effective against any strain of a virus and can be used safely even by babies or the immunocompromised.

6. June - Bill Gates-backed startup creates Lego-like brick that can store air pollution for centuries

The Washington Post detailed a "deceptively simple" procedure by Graphyte to store a ton of CO2 for around $100 a ton, a number long considered a milestone for affordably removing carbon dioxide from the air. Direct air capture technologies used in the United States and Iceland cost $600 to $1,200 per ton, per the Post.

7. July - Stem cell therapy cures man with type 2 diabetes

A 59-year-old man had been suffering from diabetes for 25 years, needing more and more insulin every day to avoid slipping into a diabetic coma and was at risk of death. But then Chinese researchers cured his disease for the first time in the world. The patient received a cell transplant in 2021 and has not taken any medication since 2022.

8. August - Chinese drones will fly trash out of Everest slopes

Come autumn, Nepal will deploy heavy lifter drones to transport garbage from the 6,812-metre tall Ama Dablam, south of Everest. This will be the first commercial work an unmanned aerial vehicle does in Nepal’s high-altitude zone.

9. November - Tokyo to make day care free to boost birth rate

Tokyo plans to make day care free for all preschool children starting in September, the city governor has announced as part of efforts to boost Japan's low birth rate.

10. October - FTC Rule Banning Fake Product Reviews Takes Effect With Stiff Penalties

Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina Khan announced on Oct. 21 that the agency’s prohibition on fake online reviews was taking effect, imposing fines as high as $50,000 for violations. Khan encouraged followers to report the proscribed practices at reportfraud.ftc.gov.

11. November - Bumblebee population increases 116 times over in 'remarkable' Scotland rewilding project

The bumblebee population has made an impressive comeback in a developed area by increasing to 116 times what it was two years ago thanks to a nature restoration group.

12. December - Spain to enshrine gay marriage and abortion rights into its constitution so 'they cannot be undone in the future'

The left-wing PSOE leader made the announcement at an event marking the 46th anniversary of the Spanish Magna Carta.

“We believe that these are rights that we must protect in the Constitution so that no one can touch them in the future,” Sanchez said in a statement in parliament on Friday.

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[saywhat-politics]

A federal appeals court struck down net neutrality on Thursday, ending the widely popular regulatory doctrine that mandated internet service providers to treat all internet traffic equally.

The ruling from the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals ends a federal rule prohibiting broadband providers from throttling internet speeds or blocking traffic to specific sites.

“The FCC lacks the statutory authority to impose its desired net-neutrality policies,” the judges wrote, overturning what they called the Federal Communication Commission’s “heavy-handed regulatory regime.”

The pro-consumer policy of net neutrality was implemented by President Barack Obama and gutted during Donald Trump's first term. It was reinstated in April of last year by the Biden administration. The now-defunct policy holds that internet carriers are akin to telecom providers and must comply with common carrier regulations governing those services.

Telecom giants like Verizon and AT&T have opposed the policy for nearly a decade, spending big money to back anti-regulation candidates. 

[reasonsforhope]

"The sleeping giant of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has stirred.

In the past month, an avalanche of anti-pollution rules, targeting everything from toxic drinking water to planet-heating gases in the atmosphere, have been issued by the agency. Belatedly, the sizable weight of the US federal government is being thrown at longstanding environmental crises, including the climate emergency.

On Thursday [May 18, 2023], the EPA’s month of frenzied activity was crowned by the toughest ever limits upon carbon pollution from America’s power sector, with large, existing coal and gas plants told they must slash their emissions by 90% or face being shut down.

The measure will, the EPA says, wipe out more than 600m tons of carbon emissions over the next two decades, about double what the entire UK emits each year. But even this wasn’t the biggest pollution reduction announced in recent weeks.

In April, new emissions standards for cars and trucks will eliminate an expected 9bn tons of CO2 by the mid-point of the century, while separate rules issued late last year aim to slash hydrofluorocarbons, planet-heating gases used widely in refrigeration and air conditioning, by 4.6bn tons in the same timeframe. Methane, another highly potent greenhouse gas, will be curtailed by 810m tons over the next decade in another EPA edict.

In just a few short months the EPA, diminished and demoralized under Donald Trump, has flexed its regulatory muscles to the extent that 15bn tons of greenhouse gases – equivalent to about three times the US’s carbon pollution, or nearly half of the entire world’s annual fossil fuel emissions – are set to be prevented, transforming the power basis of Americans’ cars and homes in the process...

If last year’s Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), with its $370bn in clean energy subsidies and enticements for electric car buyers, was the carrot to reducing emissions, the EPA now appears to be bringing a hefty stick.

The IRA should help reduce US emissions by about 40% this decade but the cut needs to be deeper, up to half of 2005 levels, to give the world a chance of avoiding catastrophic heatwaves, wildfires, drought and other climate calamities. The new rules suddenly put America, after years of delay and political rancor, tantalizingly within reach of this...

“It’s clear we’ve reached a pivotal point in human history and it’s on all of us to act right now to protect our future,” said Michael Regan, the administrator of the EPA, in a speech last week at the University of Maryland. The venue was chosen in a nod to the young, climate-concerned voters Joe Biden hopes to court in next year’s presidential election, and who have been dismayed by Biden’s acquiescence to large-scale oil and gas drilling.

“Folks, this is our future we are talking about, and we have a once-in-a-generation opportunity for real climate action,” [Michael Regan, the administrator of the EPA], added. “Failure is not an option, indifference is not an option, inaction is not an option.” ...

It’s not just climate the EPA has acted upon in recent months. There are new standards for chemical plants, such as those that blight the so-called "Cancer Alley" the US, from emitting cancer-causing toxins such as benzene, ethylene oxide and vinyl chloride. New rules curbing mercury, arsenic and lead from industrial facilities have been released, as have tighter limits on emissions of soot and the first ever regulations targeting the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkylsubstances (or PFAS) in drinking water.” ...

For those inside the agency, the breakneck pace has been enervating. “It’s definitely a race against time,” said one senior EPA official, who asked not to be named. “The clock is ticking. It is a sprint through a marathon and it is exhausting.” ...

“We know the work to confront the climate crisis doesn’t stop at strong carbon pollution standards,” said Ben Jealous, the executive director of the Sierra Club.

“The continued use or expansion of fossil power plants is incompatible with a livable future. Simply put, we must not merely limit the use of fossil fuel electricity – we must end it entirely.”"

-via The Guardian (US), 5/16/23

[foldbaron]

WILDE OUT! You’re invited to the Wildemount Wildlings Camp for Adventuring Kids in a three-part mini-series with Game Master Sam Riegel called Wildemount Wildlings, starting Thursday, April 3rd!

The show will feature the antics of 4 teen campers played by Eden Riegel (Sam’s sister), Aleks Le, Brennan Lee Mulligan, and Libe Barer, as well as Camp Counselors power couple Beauregard Lionett (Marisha Ray) and Yasha Nydoorin (Ashley Johnson).

In Wildemount Wildings, our four campers have failed to earn ANY merit badges all summer, and are relegated to the O.L.G.A. Cabin (“Oops, let’s go again”) in shame. As these would-be young adventurers get one more chance to get their act together, what could go wrong?!

Tune in Thursday April 3rd, 10th, and 17th at 6pm Pacific on Beacon, Twitch, and YouTube to find out! Whether you’ve watched our Mighty Nein Campaign or want a fun romp into Exandria for the very first time, you’ll have plenty of fun.

BY KIDS, FOR ADULTS

Wildemount Wildlings is based on Sam Riegel’s home game of D&D with his kids and their friends, and we consulted them and other kids in an extensive pitch session to create the Wilde-est traps, monsters, and NPCs for the campers to encounter.

But get your Swear Jars ready—these campers can have foul mouths! Although the cast will be playing kids, this is a show for adults. Our adventure will take us through clever combat, frightening foes, teen angst, and foul-mouthed fun. We don’t recommend kiddos watch it without adult supervision, but if that sounds like your kind of camping, we can’t wait to see you around the fire!

[nasa]

9 Out-of-This-World Moments for Space Communications & Navigation in 2023

How do astronauts and spacecraft communicate with Earth?

By using relay satellites and giant antennas around the globe! These tools are crucial to NASA’s space communications networks: the Near Space Network and the Deep Space Network, which bring back science and exploration data every day.

It’s been a great year for our space communications and navigation community, who work to maintain the networks and enhance NASA’s capabilities. Keep scrolling to learn more about our top nine moments.

The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Dragon spacecraft lifts off from Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023, on the company's 29th commercial resupply services mission for the agency to the International Space Station. Liftoff was at 8:28 p.m. EST.

1. In November, we launched a laser communications payload, known as ILLUMA-T, to the International Space Station. Now, ILLUMA-T and the Laser Communications Relay Demonstration (LCRD) are exchanging data and officially complete NASA’s first two-way, end-to-end laser relay system. Laser communications can send more data at once than traditional radio wave systems – think upgrading from dial-up to fiber optic internet. ILLUMA-T and LCRD are chatting at 1.2 gigabits per second (Gbps). At that rate, you could download an average movie in under a minute.

NASA’s InSight lander captured this selfie on Mars on April 24, 2022, the 1,211th Martian day, or sol, of the mission.

2. Data analyzed in 2023 from NASA’s retired InSight Mars lander provided new details about how fast the Red Planet rotates and how much it wobbles. Scientists leveraged InSight’s advanced radio technology, upgrades to the Deep Space Network, and radio signals to determine that Mars’ spin rate is increasing, while making the most precise measurements ever of Mars’ rotation.

TBIRD is demonstrating a direct-to-Earth laser communications link from low Earth orbit to a ground station on Earth.

3. We set a new high record! The TeraByte InfraRed Delivery (TBIRD) payload – also demonstrating laser communications like ILLUMA-T and LCRD – downlinked 4.8 terabytes of data at 200 Gbps in a single 5-minute pass. This is the highest data rate ever achieved by laser communications technology. To put it in perspective a single terabyte is the equivalent of about 500 hours of high-definition video.

A 34-meter (112-foot) wide antenna at Canberra Deep Space Communications Complex near Canberra, Australia.

4. This year we celebrated the Deep Space Network’s 60th anniversary. This international array of antennas located at three complexes in California, Spain, and Australia allow us to communicate with spacecraft at the Moon and beyond. Learn more about the Deep Space Network’s legacy and future advancements.

An illustration of the LunaNet architecture. LunaNet will bring internet-like services to the Moon.

5. We are bringing humans to the Moon with Artemis missions. During expeditions, astronauts exploring the surface are going to need internet-like capabilities to talk to mission control, understand their routes, and ensure overall safety. The space comm and nav group is working with international partners and commercial companies to develop LunaNet, and in 2023, the team released Draft LunaNet Specification Version 5, furthering development.

The High-Rate Delay Tolerant Networking node launched to the International Space Station in November and will act as a high-speed path for data.

6. In addition to laser communications, ILLUMA-T on the International Space Station is also demonstrating high-rate delay/disruption tolerant networking (HDTN). The networking node is showcasing a high-speed data path and a store-and-forward technique. HDTN ensures data reaches its final destination and isn’t lost on its path due to a disruption or delay, which are frequent in the space environment.

The Communications Services Project (CSP) partners with commercial industry to provide networking options for future spaceflight missions.

7. The space comm and nav team is embracing the growing aerospace industry by partnering with commercial companies to provide multiple networking options for science and exploration missions. Throughout 2023, our commercialization groups engaged with over 110 companies through events, one-on-one meetings, forums, conferences, and more. Over the next decade, NASA plans to transition near-Earth services from government assets to commercial infrastructure.

Middle and high school students solve a coding experiment during NASA's Office of STEM Engagement App Development Challenge. 

8. Every year, NASA’s Office of STEM Engagement sponsors the App Development Challenge, wherein middle and high school students must solve a coding challenge. This year, student groups coded an application to visualize the Moon’s South Pole region and display information for navigating the Moon’s surface. Our space communications and navigation experts judged and interviewed students about their projects and the top teams visited NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston!

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket soars upward after liftoff at the pad at 3:27 a.m. EDT on Saturday, Aug. 26, from Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Complex 39A in Florida carrying NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 crew members to the International Space Station. Aboard SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft are NASA astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli, ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Andreas Mogensen, JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut Satoshi Furukawa, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Konstantin Borisov.

9. The Near Space Network supported 19 launches in 2023! Launches included Commercial Crew flights to the International Space Station, science mission launches like XRISM and the SuperBIT balloon, and many more. Once in orbit, these satellites use Near Space Network antennas and relays to send their critical data to Earth. In 2023, the Near Space Network provided over 10 million minutes of communications support to missions in space.

Here’s to another year connecting Earth and space.

Make sure to follow us on Tumblr for your regular dose of space!

[kyri45]

Do you have like any exact date when you plan to upload the new chapters of Shadowpeach bio parents au? Just wondering

The first Spin Off will release on Thursday April 3rd at 1PM ET

No, that aint an April fool

[andorappreciation]

There have been times where the struggle seemed impossible... Together, unrested, daunted by the lack of news or trailer, we have waited…and waited…

But the day has finally come when all these edits and drawings, these metas and fics…will help the Andor fandom countdown to the Season 2 premiere!

Sunday, April 6th to Thursday, 17th (ahead of all the Star Wars Celebration excitement) @andorappreciation will be hosting 12 Days of Andor: a fandom-wide event celebrating our resilient, creative, talented community and the long-anticipated return of our favorite rebellious show.

Prompts

April 6th, Day One: Networks Either Change or Die Dive into the interconnectedness of this complex narrative. Find the ties that bind characters, factions, and plots. Parallels, theses, and themes… obvious or unhinged, make your case!  Alternate Prompts: Symbolism || Elements

April 7th, Day Two: Everyone Has Their Own Rebellion Themes, politics, messaging--there were many reasons for Andor’s success, but chief among them was what the show had to say, both about our world and the world of Star Wars. Examine Nemik’s Manifesto, or offer your own treatise on Luthen’s methodology, but whatever you do, don’t lose your nerve! Alternate Prompts: Underrated Quotes/Dialogue || Sacrifice

April 8th, Day Three: I Show You the Stone in My Hand, You'll Miss the Knife at Your Throat Mon Mothma was speaking for more than just herself here– dualities and split identities are a throughline in Andor. Whether it’s Vel Sartha playing as the spoiled rich girl or Lonnie Jung literally posing as a double agent within the ISB, explore the world of deception and the webs of lies that hold the Rebellion and the Empire together. Alternate Prompts: Underrated Scenes || Ambiguity

April 9th, Day Four: Kill Me, Or Take Me In The last words of the first season, uttered by the show’s protagonist. With this ominous bargain, we were all left to speculate wildly about the upcoming second and final season. Here’s your chance to share those theories and predictions, from the most sound hypothesis to the crackiest wish fulfillment!�� Alternate Prompts: Penultimate Moments || Death

April 10th, Day Five: They Don't Even Think About Us But we bet you do right? Everyone has their own rebellion, yes, but everyone also has their very own Glup Shitto. Are you a Time Grappler Stan? A Blue Noodle boy? Show your love for your Andor Shittos!  Alternate Prompts: Underrated Side Characters || Nature

April 11th, Day Six: That's Just Love...Nothing You Can Do About That Just like with every good story, the relationships among the characters are what draw us in and keep us hooked. Whether it’s a fraught love story or a complex connection between mother and son, Andor is rife with intricate interpersonal relations and, ultimately, a hell of a lot of love. Share your feelings about the relationships you find most compelling!  Alternate Prompts: Doomed by the Narrative || Echoes

April 12th, Day Seven: We Are Healthcare Providers Are you fascinated by the crushing bureaucracy of the ISB? The ponderous gears of the Imperial war machine? Do you simply love Dedra Meero and think she's neat? Share your thoughts about the Empire and the unique way that Andor explores the banality of evil! Alternate Prompts: Character Arcs || Morality

April 13th, Day Eight: "Pilgrim" Are you the biggest Nicolas Britell fan ever? Have you memorized every interview with Denise Gough? Have you watched everything Diego Luna is in? Show your appreciation for the incredible cast and crew that make this show come to life!  Alternate Prompts: Favorite Quotes about the show || Behind the Scenes

April 14th, Day Nine: Pockets, Piping, Some Light… Tailoring From the rich costumes to the lavish sets, Andor gave us some truly sumptuous designs to sink our teeth into. Explore the details of costumes, sets or both!  Alternate Prompt: Hidden Details || Colors

April 15th, Day Ten: Peezos… The Greenie Green Ones Run up to Arkie’s and pick up some shit posts! Just make sure you don’t look like ‘you’re a part of it’. Alternate Prompts: Favorites (episodes, characters, etc) || Humor

April 16th, Day Eleven: You’re My Ideal Reader Have a fic that you just love? A gifset that you stare at until your eyes water? A manifesto with not enough circulation (in your opinion)? Spread the love and recommend your favorite metas, edits, fan art, podcasts, gif sets, fics, whatever you’d like!  Alternate Prompt: Alternate Universe || Time

April 17th, Day Twelve: ONE WAY OUT!  You’re free! Hopefully you can swim! AKA: Dealer's choice || Free Day

How It Works

We have included multiple prompts for each day to provide optimal opportunities for fan work creators of all kinds. Pick a prompt and create to your heart’s content! When the day arrives, post your work!

Feel free to tag us @andorappreciation! We will also be tracking #12DaysofAndor2025

Do’s & Don’t’s

DO

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Please reblog!

Pop some peezos. The greenie green ones!

DON’T

Repost work that is not yours or work without credit

Post work without proper tagging/warnings

Post offensive material including non-con or bigotry

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