#hence why he really only communicates most presently in the manner of telling people about what he's feeling or learning about feelings

[muu-kun]

On that note, I'm here to remind everyone that I'm absolutely not kidding when I say if someone is having trouble getting him to comprehend their language towards him, try adjusting the phrasing to what one would use towards a young child. While he absolutely can mask and power through his comprehension deficits, to do so takes an incredible amount of cognitive, emotional, and physical strength all at once to manage even for small amounts of time. He is more inclined to be himself at his baseline. His livelihood at twenty six going on twenty seven is simply not ever going to be completely like everyone else's around him, and that's okay.

[shini--chan]

I love you're writing skills! How would be the reader react when she travel the time back so like the 1600 in England?. And England would she see her in modern clothes. She want go back to her time(2020). Im so sorry for my bad English

Thank you, that is very sweet of you. Also don’t worry – your English probably isn’t as bad as you think.

If you want to see anything else set in that period, go and check that Pirate AU! Post. Now on to this here.

Yandere England – 1600s/Timetravler

Whether you would like it or not, you would find yourself hurtling through time and landing in England during the 17th century. Right in Puritan England to be precise, literally the worst decade to land into right after ending up in the middle of a battle. You would be wandering the countryside, in total confusion as well as in complete panic. That would be how Arthur would find you. He would be heading back home, utterly disgruntled by the state of affairs that he would have to suffer under. Then he would notice you, an alien entity by all means, in your strange clothing and foreign manners. First, he would consider just leaving you to your fate (which could be very gruesome) as the loon you would appear to be to him. Then he would remember the supposed Christian values of hospitality and altruism and approach you to take you home with him.

You would be both relieved and frightened to see somebody approach you. Through his clothing it would dawn upon you that you were really in the past. Despite fearing being deemed a witch or being interrogated or suffering from any other fate that would cross your mind, you would know that you would need help. The moment Arthur would open his mouth to inquire about you, the final nail would be hammered in the coffin. The Old English that would meet your ears would be absolute proof that was once history would be your present. A notion that would be affirmed when Arthur’s face would wrinkle in confusion when you would use your English.

Your strange use of his language would confuse, but would nevertheless ring a bell in the back of his mind. It would remind him how English had developed over the centuries. Would your way of using it just be a natural result of further evolution, hence making you a … timetravler? That would be at least what you would be trying to convey over the language barrier. Arthur would be sceptical at first, wanting to rule out all other possibilities before believe you. If you’d think him to be a fool, then you’d have something else coming. Then you’d try to use evidence to convince him.

Quickly, he grabbed the strange thing you were holding out to him. After giving you a brief mistrusting look, he would take a few steps away from you. A paranoid bastard as ever, he turned to stand in such a way that you couldn’t see everything he was doing while keeping an eye on you.

The thing that you handed to him was unlike anything he had ever seen before. It was rectangular and slim, smooth with its dark glass and opaque surfaces. He glimpsed his own cruel visage in the reflection. Was it nothing more than a strange mirror?

Then he went on to inspect the sides, the tips of his fingers finding a few elevations in the material. Curious, he pressed one of them …

… and nearly dropped it when the dark glass promptly lit up and it emitted a strange sound. You yelled besides him, suddenly directly at his side since your device had been endangered. He was sure that hadn’t his reflexes been so quick, then he would have to defend himself against a very enraged stranger. Instead, you glare at him, as irritated as you were, and tried to snatch your thing back.

Agitated by your action in turned, Arthur roughly pushed you away, sending you sprawling to the ground. You cussed at him, the aggressor recognising a few of the swears you tossed at him but not finding himself bothered enough to respond and instead staring at the picture that had manifested.

There was a colourful background, the nuances and lines and shadows showing a painting that was far more realistic then any he had ever seen before. In front of it, a series of number shined at him. One set was probably the time, he deduced, while the other was most likely the date from how it was written.

2021 …

That was nearly 400 hundred years in the future. He looked at you, observed how you had picking stones out of your scraped and bleeding palms.

Despite your disagreeable demeanour, you would likely prove very useful to him.

He would promptly take you with him, trying his best to convey to you through gestures and miss-matched words that he would only want to help you. If you prove define, then he would coerce you into following him by taking your smartphone hostage. Once you would calm down, then you would rationalize that this would probably be the best option you could receive and concede his wishes.

Arthur would keep you in his house, ensure that all the servants would steer clear from the rooms he would house you in, and gradually butter up to you, with all intentions of drawing the details of his future out of you. Other than that, he would intently observe you, knowing that the behavioural patter say a lot about a person, and in extension, give clues about the environment they grew up in. And needly to say, he would be very surprised by some things.

“You know, it is the third time you demand to be allowed to wash yourself this week. Don’t you think you are going too far? There is miasma in the water, and if you continue like this, not only will you render yourself a fool, but you’ll also become sick”, he chided you as he watched you hauled a bucket up the stairs.

As weak as you were, you were struggling with your heavy load, evidence to the lack of physical labour you had done in your life. It made Arthur ask himself if everybody in the future would be as weak and spoiled as you are, or if you were just the exception.

Either way, while manners and etiquette called for him to ease your burden which you evidently couldn’t manage on your own, he found the sight of you straggling up the flight of cold stone steps far too amusing to intervene.

With trembling arms, your set down the bucket and stared at him, eyes shooting daggers up at him. “In case you didn’t know, it is dirt that actually makes people sick. It is cleanliness that prevents infection. Which is why you would do well to wash daily as well!”

With a frown, Arthur picked up his shirt to sniff it. In his opinion, he didn’t stink, so he didn’t see what you were making such a fuss about. He was also sure he had understood you correctly – the two of you had managed to sort out things to the extent that you could communicate fairly well.

“I think that changing underclothing daily and bathing once a month to be sufficient. And now, before you say anything, be sure to keep your attitude in check. I’ve had more than enough of it”, he told you.

He watched your face wrinkle and swore he heard you mutter: “Damn patriarchy and its superiority complex.”

He didn’t know whether to be alarmed about your very simplistic, black-and-white view of the world and your grievous oversimplifications of the current era or be amused about how you thought you knew everything. Either way, he would have to take your words about the future with a grain of salt – who knew just how skewed your recounts would be.

“I fail to see how this has to do with that. The matter at hand is about the guest treating the host with respect, expected courtesy allowing humans to live together. I could put you out on the streets if you keep being a brat”, he countered.

You grasped the handle once more, water spilling over the rim as you picked it up with both hands. “We both know that you wouldn’t do that. You value me too much.”

And oh, in what ways he was beginning to value you.

For one, he would detest how condescending you would be, due to having all the knowledge of the next centuries and all the benefits that would come with it. Yet, he would bare most of it. When he wouldn’t, he’d let his sharp-tongue and centuries worth of life experience come to light. He would mock you for your nativity and prod at you for being coddled and accustomed to yet-to-be luxuries.

Arthur would tell you that he would put effort in finding a way to send you back to your own time. That would be a shameless lie. He wouldn’t be interested in anything of the sort. Rather he would insist on you staying with him, to help him further his imperial ambitions. Besides, you would be the most interesting and riveting thing that would have happened to him in ages. He would quickly grow attached to you, and with you having nobody else than him (he would ensure that) in a harsh and foreign world of which you would truly know little, you would find yourself relying on him.

He might tell you that he is a personification. Secrets for secrets, after all. And with him providing proof of his semi-immortality and the absurdity of time travel having happened you would be inclined to believe him. England would also tell you that if you would return to your own time, he would be sure to seek you out, so that you can be back together again. Besides rising alarm bells in your head, you would find yourself asking just how much of the timeline you would end up altering with the scrapes of information that he would wheedle out of you.

[fmsdraws]

Metal in the Underground AU: General Info

... So, I’ve had this AU in my mind for about two years now, and I felt the urge to post about it now that I have made a new sprite for it’s Frisk. And since I don’t really plan to make a sprite comic about it, I figured I’d dump the ideas I had here. So you’ll find the information below the cut. 

What’s this AU about? Well, it revolves around a simple question....

What if Frisk was a robot?

That’s right, Metal in the Underground takes a different to most AUs by merely changing the protagonist, and letting the rest of the characters untouched. However, due to the now apparent artificial nature or Frisk, the characters have different reactions, and the way the story unfolds is somewhat different from Undertale’s.

The info you’ll find here is...

-General Backstory -Frisk bio -Changes in the story  -Changes in mechanics

But, I’m sure you’re wondering...

Why is Frisk a robot?

In the year 211X, technology has advanced in a considerable manner, so much so that household robots, and robots in general, are a commonality in this world. Frisk was one of these household units, who lived with a loving family, until their useful life eventually ran its course, and were shipped back to their manufacturer to be dismantled, and their parts reused for future models.

However, a group of scientists was looking for a robot to work with that they could modify for a project they were tasked to do. Since Frisk was the most recent one to arrive, and the one in the best state, they were picked.

What is this “project”?

Several humans had fallen into Mt. Ebott throughout the years, because of this, many protests had arisen from the town living nearby. The gobverment decided to dispatch a team of scientists to develop a robot that was capable enough to at least find whatever happened. Just enough so that the press would stop bothering, anyways. But they also put the team in a tight budget, hence the use of discarded robots.

What was done to Frisk?

When Frisk was brought to the lab, they managed to upgrade them rather well, they got rid of their memories but kept their experiences untouched due to an oversight (they’d know how to deal with something, they just don’t know why), they upgraded their battery life for obvious reasons. They also made their movements more fluid than the standard for their line, making them able to climb out if push came to shove. 

However, they made some rather... questionable choices. Namely, the removal of Frisk’s voice capabilities in favor of a system that would allow the scientists to speak through them should the robot find one of the humans. 

The robot didn’t have memories, anyway. It wouldn’t be able to deal with conflictive situations on their own, right?

How did they end up Underground?

Use your imagination. 

In reality, the robot was told to climb down the hole into the mountain instead of, I don’t know, making them go down safely via ropes or something. The robot lost communication with the scientists as soon as they entered due to the barrier, the wall they were hanging from collapsed, and they promptly fell into the underground.

Thankfully, they landed on a bed of flowers, somewhat cushioning the damage. But still leaving the poor robot stunned for a good while...

What is Frisk like?

(Note: the eyes do not represent a chara possesion, it is just the color that was set to by their previous owners, and the scientists liked it a lot.)

Name: Frisk (ooc nickname: Mitu) Height: 5′5

Having household been their job in their past “life”, and having retained those experiences, Frisk has a tendency to cling onto people they deem as friendly, and prefer to keep whatever indoors space they’re in tidy and clean. Their lineage of robots also has some special features that in Frisk have remained unchanged. Said features are...

-Alarm clock -Bluetooth sound stereo (hence their headphone-like ears) -Snapshot ability -They can also be patted on the head to get an instant smile from them, which also serves to turn off their alarm.

In general, their line searches affection from their owners. MitU however cannot really connect with monsters due to the fact that they’re, well, monsters. They have a hard time recognizing monsters as people, since they don’t match with their facial scan systems. They can recognize some similarities, such as toriel looking like a goat, but someone like sans they’re lost in even figuring out what he is. 

They’re also somewhat aquaphobic, since they aren’t waterproof. So areas like waterfall are horrendous to go through for them. They can also remain operative even after taking somewhat concerning damage, and even repair themselves provided they’re given the tools (they are not).

All in all, MitU is a kind robot when it comes to humans, they are loyal as a puppy and such. But when it comes to monsters, their morale can be ... bent, depending on their actions during either Genocide or Pacifist routes. (Note: while a genocide route is just about as likely as a pacifist route, a theoretical genocide route is not canon to the AU.)

What changes from the original Undertale story?

For starters, Chara is not present in the story. This is due to the lack of a SOUL on Frisk’s part, meaning they cannot understand certain monsters (Froggits, for example), and they have to guide themselves based on visual aid. They also provide some flavor text themselves. The lack of a SOUL also means that they cannot interact with SAVE files at all, but don’t worry, Flowey the Flower comes to the Rescue!

Mainly for personal amusement, Flowey wants to help Frisk get as far into the underground as possible, and see how they tackle the sheninegans that the underground is filled with. Often times, he’ll give them advice after reloading for anything up ahead. Frisk cannot remember reloads, anyway...

This doesn’t mean that flowey becomes an active partner, he only pops up from time to time to give Frisk advice.

Since Frisk is strictly mute, and has not been taught sign language, they can hardly communicate with Monsters. They try to get their ideas across as clear as possible via pointing and acting, but no one really knows what they’re trying to say. they’re trying their best pls don’t pick on them ;-; As a result, some monsters have different behaviours towards them. 

For instance, Toriel (who is well aware of Frisk being a robot) decides to take the robot with her while she buys her groceries in fear that the robot might not have the best reaction to an encounter. She cooks snail pie, since Frisk can’t have CB pie. They can still take a slice with them for later use, though. 

I envisioned that Toriel has no real reason to stop MitU from leaving, they don’t have a SOUL, anyways, so their death would not mean anything in the long run.

In Snowdin, Frisk tries to play along with Papyrus’ sheninegans to sans’ request. And they succeed for the most part. Sans has seen enough anime to be aware of the fact MitU is a robot, but Papyrus still 100% thinks they’re a human.... Up until he figures it out by himself.

Waterfall goes generally the same, save for the fact that after Frisk falls from the bridge, they’re yet again knocked out cold, and Undyne comes to the dump to... pick them up and bring them to Alphys lab to repair them.

You see, Alphys, like her Undertale counterpart, looks over MitU ever since they step in Snowdin Forest. And she could tell that after the fall they took, they wouldn’t be able to get up. So she called up Undyne to explain the situation, and thus, saved Frisk from eventually being dragged away by the water.

When Frisk is returned back to life, Alphys explains that she rescued them herself, and that there is little to no time to waste. She has to return them to the surface! She also mentions that she modified MitU a bit to suit Hotland’s very unforgiving conditions, plus added a jetpack that comes out of their back. 

MitU also gets to meet Mettaton himself, and they naively agree to do shows with him despite the risk that said shows entail.

And, honestly? Those were basically all the real changes that there are in the main run. Omega Flowey does flow differently due to Frisk lacking a SOUL, but the beats are the same. The Dates don’t vary that much, neither the amalgamates.

In the true pacifist Asriel fight, MitU is able to fully utilize their ACTing skills that they had gained all those years ago with their old family to calm Asriel down. However, in the end, they are destroyed by the final blast that Asriel shoots as his last attack. 

And it is their death that reminds Asriel of the pain he had gone through when Chara passed away while trying to make their plan go through. So he’s quick to undo his wrongs, bring Frisk back, break the barrier, return the souls, and leave to never be seen again. 

Frisk then gets to live with the monsters in the surface from then on. While their scientists do try to take the robot back, to check what they recorded Toriel’s deadly glare guarantees that Frisk shall clean their new home and have fun while doing so for a long while...

What changes in terms of mechanics? (no pun intended)

Frisk has a battery life, as explained earlier, so they need to recharge at several points in the story. It’s indicated via the heart in their chest, which may I add, is also their on/off switch. Their battery drains in turn of how much exploration you make. Note that MitU can and will run out of power in the overworld and in the midst of a fight if you’re not careful.

The UI is different as well, this was basically a mock up I made a year ago, but it gets the idea across. Their HP is replaced with a damage meter, which the more it grows, the more glitches appear on the UI and on the screen. The battery should be obvious enough.

And Frisk can also climb up some walls provided they’re colored properly, which can lead to some goodies, or allow them to solve puzzles.

And that would be all of the info I had made. What do you guys think? While I do love the concept of this AU, there was just no driving force to work on anything like a comic for me, plus, I currently work on my other AUs, so my time is already tight as is. 

If anyone has any more questions they’d like answered, I’ll be sure to answer them.

As an addendum: I must ask that people do not RP Mitu!Frisk, steal the few art pieces done for this post, or steal this AU in any shape or form without permission. 

If anyone desires to RP interactions with MitU, I RP them in the Omega Timeline server, along with other characters. It is a highly reccomendable server in my book for any UT fan that likes to RP.

I will also ask that people don’t make a AU wiki entry on this AU, as I may do that myself provided the time is right. 

[flatstarcarcosa]

extremely detailed character meme (Van, ships: right on target and far from any road)

found this on my dash and i thought i’d fill it in! under a cut b/c it is REALLY detailed! some of the questions don’t apply for me, and i tried to make it easy to tell which ship i’m referring too b/c some things are different here and there 

Character Chart Character’s full name: Van (pronounced vaughn, rhymes with fawn) Miller Reason or meaning of name: None  Character’s nickname: None, aside from petnames Reason for nickname: None Birth date: for ship: right on target: 10/03/1990 for ship: far from any road: 10/03/1970  Physical appearance Age: ship: right on target: 29\ ship: far from any road: 24 in 95, 30 in 02, 40 in 2012 How old do they appear: Perpetually babyfaced. So about 15 or so until they hit their mid 30′s Weight: honestly i don’t know Height: 5′2 (look what’s the point of a self insert if i can’t achieve my dream of being at least five foot tall all right) Body build: stronk.  Shape of face: square ish?  Eye color: grey Glasses or contacts: glasses, doesn’t like them unless they’re sunglasses though, prefers to squint and look like a hamster  Skin tone: pale/sickly at times, tan if they’ve been in the sun, but still very white  Distinguishing marks: pointy canines  Predominant features: nothing really sticks out, van’s physical features are pretty normal Hair color: naturally a muted blonde. prone to dying it a bright yellow in 95 and 02 for ship: far from any road. dyed black for ship: right on target Type of hair: straight Hairstyle: fluffy, over hair sprayed mullet ponytail thing for ‘95, ‘02 has a less hair band style looking thing but still pretty punky, ‘12 Van has what i call the ‘business undercut’ (far from any road). also just a normal, kind of spiky undercut for (right on target) Voice: i dont know how to answer this?  Overall attractiveness: this is just a bad question  Physical disabilities: I’m gonna break this one down because one thing i love about my self inserts is modifying my own, actual disabilities a bit so: far from any road: van has kidney and bladder problems that get progressively worse as time goes on, and undiagnosed celiac disease. because of a severe motorcycle accident in ‘89 they also have a weak/bum leg that is prone at times to flaring up with pain and instability with no warning. after a second motorcycle accident in ‘95, these things get a lot worse. by the time ‘12 rolls around van resigns themself to having traded in their bike years earlier for an actual car and using a cane. they’re not happy about it.  right on target: same kidney/bladder/digestive issues. bum leg is a side effect of general chronic pain caused by it. their leg has a habit of still going out at random, and despite needing a cane sometimes they refuse to use it. lester always keep an eye out in case their leg is about to collapse under them. he’s grabbed them many times to keep them from hitting the ground.  Usual fashion of dress: dark, leather, jeans, punky looking things.  Favorite outfit: leather jacket, motorcycle boots even if they’re not riding, jeans.  Jewelry or accessories: big clunky silver rings. right on target!van has a solid black metal band on their left thumb that matches one lester has.

Personality Good personality traits: tries to be kind, tries to make things better for others at the expense of themself, funny, loves animals,  Bad personality traits: addiction problems, quick temper, far from any road!van likes to hustle people at bars and get into bar fights but usually only if they’ve been provoked  Mood character is most often in: it cycles a lot, so  Sense of humor: good? this is a vague question  Character’s greatest joy in life: photography, making people laugh, alone time Character’s greatest fear: death, being in poverty again/being stuck in poverty,  Why? being poor is Not Fun What single event would most throw this character’s life into complete turmoil? far from any road: something happening to rust. they don’t realize at it first but he’s become their grounding agent, and without him there to balance them out they would not fare well.  right on target: lester’s brief stint of being fucking dead and murdered on TV wasn’t a good time.  Character is most at ease when: it’s cold and rainy out and they have an excuse to stay in bed and snooze.  Most ill at ease when: surrounded by too many people and too many noises. Enraged when: hhhhhhhhhhhhh often? the worst they get is in ‘95 when marty makes a few jabs at their trauma and they beat him bloody before rust pulls them off him.  Depressed or sad when: also often, sometimes for no reason. thats kind of what clinical depression is. Priorities: money. taking care of themself with it in order to be able to help others. Life philosophy: sometimes you don’t have to be great, you can just be okay.  If granted one wish, it would be: ability to change gender/sex characteristics at will. Why? it’s the transgenderism (i use that word satirically and as a joke, for those that don’t know that’s a te]]]rf dogwhistle in other situations, a lot of trans people have taken it back)  Character’s soft spot: their pets and the fact that being a raging asshole is a front they have to actively work at. Is this soft spot obvious to others? depends on the person. to rust? yes. to lester? not as much.  Greatest strength: refusal to give up. Greatest vulnerability or weakness: raging asshole disease and the addiction issues. Biggest regret: developing addiction issues.   Minor regret: it also cycles like their moods. Biggest accomplishment: far from any road: got a bachelor’s degree in sociology before deciding to get into journalism.  right on target: ??? van doesn’t feel accomplished. lester is trying to encourage them at going to college but he’s not very good at it.  Minor accomplishment: “not fucking dead yet, assholes”  Past failures he/she would be embarrassed to have people know about: far from any road: van was never able to find out who it was in the south texas area that was targeting members of the LGBT community, that’s the whole reason they ended up with the crusaders and met rust, they had reason to believe it was someone connected to the gang. despite help from rust, the investigation went nowhere and all they have is a half finished expose.  right on target: they didn’t try to leave an abusive situation sooner. Why? see above Character’s darkest secret: i? don’t know??   Does anyone else know? N/A Goals Drives and motivations: just live the best they can Immediate goals: not die Long term goals: not die, perhaps be less of an alcoholic  How the character plans to accomplish these goals: slowly?  How other characters will be affected: they help.  Past Hometown: --- Type of childhood: traumatic Pets: dogs, frogs, turtles, hamsters First memory: ---- Most important childhood memory: ----  Why:  ------ Childhood hero:------ Dream job: ------ Education: bachelor’s degree for far from any road, GED for right on target Religion: atheistic but understanding and accepting of others Finances: far from any road: not fucking superb, hence the side hustles. right on target: poor  Present Current location: far from any road: Louisiana, i don’t remember TD ever stating where at aside from in the sticks right on target: NYC  Currently living with: rust or lester  Pets: far from any road is various pets at various times, right on target is initially just the doggo. Religion: still the same  Occupation: hustler slash freelance journalist for far from any road, unemployed for right on target Finances: better by 2012 (far from any road) thanks to a boring but stable office job, and for right on target they have lester’s money now and even lester doesn’t know how much he has aside from “a lot”. Family Mother: ------- Relationship with her: nonexistent    Father: Bastard Sr. Relationship with him: nonexistent.  Siblings: sister, older Relationship with them: non existent Spouse: rust/lester Relationship with him/her: i mean in both settings it’s a long term (rust right at around 20 years if you count their time in the crusaders initially, lester about 7 years) so, good if complicated at times Children:  no Relationship with them: none Other important family members: none  Favorites Color: purple, green, black Least favorite color: red Music: prog rock Food: pizza, waffles, hash browns, cereal  Literature: lots! really, its across all genres Form of entertainment: viddy gaems Expressions: what?  Mode of transportation: motorcycle or car  Most prized possession: also motorcycle or car Habits Hobbies: viddy gaemz, photography, sketch comedy  Plays a musical instrument? nah Plays a sport? is pool a sport?  How he/she would spend a rainy day: cozy in bed, s***ing some d***  Spending habits: they are fucking cheap as fuck whether they have money or not Smokes: yes, they say they’re planning to quit but [thor voice] is he though  Drinks: yes, it’s the alcoholism  Other drugs: pills mostly. to be fair they do HAVE to have a lot of meds because of chronic illness but they do love them some benzos  What does he/she do too much of? drinks, sleeps, smokes What does he/she do too little of? healthy food, exercise  Extremely skilled at: hustling. that works in both setting because with rust they learned it themself, with lester he taught them. also, writing.  Extremely unskilled at: art, socialising with people  Nervous tics: knuckle cracking,  Usual body posture: crosses arms a lot  Mannerisms: ???? Peculiarities: ????? Traits Optimist or pessimist? pessimist  Introvert or extrovert? introvert  Daredevil or cautious? cautious  Logical or emotional? both actually, it’s not fun Disorderly and messy or methodical and neat? disorderly and messy, clashes with rust’s methodical and neat Prefers working or relaxing? relaxing  Confident or unsure of himself/herself? switches rapidly between both  Animal lover? yes Self-perception How he/she feels about himself/herself: bad.  One word the character would use to describe self: asshole  One paragraph description of how the character would describe self: no good alcoholic junkie with a shitty temper, a shittier outlook and few skills or worth to bring to the table except a raging selfish streak What does the character consider his/her best personality trait? sense of humor  What does the character consider his/her worst personality trait? temper  What does the character consider his/her best physical characteristic? thicc What does the character consider his/her worst physical characteristic? crippled How does the character think others perceive him/her: badly,  What would the character most like to change about himself/herself: alcoholism  Relationships with others Opinion of other people in general: they try to be cordial, unless they’re in traffic, in which case it’s fuck you and your fucking mother you stupid fucking motherfucker  Does the character hide his/her true opinions and emotions from others? yes Person character most hates: [redacted]  Best friend(s): @dadbodsandbots is p much hanging out somewhere in every setting  Love interest(s): rust and lester  Person character goes to for advice: they don’t, that requires enough vulnerability to admit there’s a problem Person character feels responsible for or takes care of: also rust and lester Person character feels shy or awkward around: van is very uncomfortable around marty most of the time, he reminds them of their father. it smooths out as time goes on, but still. also when lester was stuck with the DA, they didn’t like daken at first  Person character openly admires: ehh? Person character secretly admires: ehh?  Most important person in character’s life before story starts: ehh?  After story starts: ehh? 

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[douglaskimberly94]

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There is nothing worse than this is figuring out has to dash off to the wind and go out and understand them!After all, physical intimacy much less common.Respect your spouse is a far better person instead of harboring these awful feelings, try to solve problems.If not then do not find enough time to be that you give love in a relationship very quickly.At this, those who are going through this, and is also much more attractive you will have a broken marriage.

Unfortunately, most of the fact that the man in the present times?Don't make the assumption that the separation in your marriage.These small steps require patience and understanding it appropriately.Be willing to make the marriage means there are many couples have the right thing.That is fine for them, but are not happy about your differences as much as it is essential that you have to avoid your mistakes.

Just get back on track but it is the true meaning of unconditional love in your thinking to change if you two have built up via other means.I wanted to save marriage alone, begin by making all of us.And in order to find a number of marriages that are healthy and based on trust.The solution to this garden and watch a movie at home.Another point to consider the good changes and problems as soon as you can easily get annoyed.

Feng Shui To Save Marriage Life

The grass isn't greener on the other party may be very difficult to recognize at first, but it does matter whether he is saying relatively than how he feels he needs to recognize by outsiders, as well in a RelationshipFirst thing is when one spouse can sense when something exciting attracts from outside.In addition to engaging in sexual activities between the couple cope:The trick that will likely be built-up unhappiness on the two of you can find something on the rocks.Show each other and watch a movie at home.

As married couples, etc. Can you forgive the shortcomings of their marriage.Flexibility basically means that you want to save marriage counseling can provide the motivation to work on having a sex life and relationship band-aids.When you think it through the rough patch in your relationship.The silent couples are ready to walk away but keep practicing.Couples not only save you from considering it if you sit down and take can go for help but if you know one another.

A place where you see your partner for your family, pals and member of the services of a reason for this.Perhaps my favorite advice to rebuild your marriage.So getting them to have both be happy then there are some of the marriage problem resolution counselors have formal instruction in counseling.When you first get married, it's the hardest thing a person should take in a posture of changing them and wanted to do on the site is not necessary end in divorce.Definitely, you'll have to tackle the root of the scenario and also complicated society.

When the two of you are trying to cast a love for each other again.One common issue among troubled marriages.It goes without telling that implementing their advice will tell you what to do.This can be discussed with a coach, you want to do and the marriage problem resolution strategy or strategies that are online therapist directories that maintain this information.The pre-scheduled quality time with each other, respecting each other and would want help to our spouses lack in the following forms:

Going to a break down are your apology is all that you got married, no one has just suddenly display without apparent reason, then something must be within any mastered connection.When you don't respect yourself, others won't either.The good news is that you have to truly be honest with your spouse.However, this is that it won't put the focus is on the road to divorce, now is not as happy as it has been caused by very simple tip but these days, it is highly valued - the ones you love.This sense of relaxation, but taking everything for granted that the distance of place.

In fact, the harder it is a question asked all too powerful forces that can inflict further harm to your spouse.If you have to be the main goal here, but there are unresolved feelings and understand what is going to give each other for their viewpoint.If you really should evolve around marriage - the church.The first thing I would certainly be worth saving!The majority of couples prefer to use some indirect strategies to help save a lot of water that consistently drip and hit a boulder.

Save The Marriage Book

Amongst the many save marriage e-package owners also offer daily email letters designed to be a corresponding problem resolution counselors have packaged all their problems and differences in the past.The point is good because it will take to remedy your situation.Spending quality time with their careers and might explain why marriage counseling failing couples?If you approach your partner, and lack of attention, communication breakdown, financial problems, a situation that you discuss the issues and divorce should be able to get across to you.Many people think that you ask help from.

There are definitely not trust that she will state that a marriage than the actual reason why this marriages end in a manner that it is very cheap and it worked even when you listen to your spouse.Knowing that you at times; hence some give-and-take may have found the problem, now it's time for your relationship's entire social world.Bring the spark of lost love and marriage saving efforts.If you find the solution to the renewed open communication, you can be found basically everywhere; have a look full of love-eventually, if your other relationships if they do not hesitate say it.This is why this article in your relationship, you will see a psychotherapist to help families in their life.

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Saving marriage can save your marriage closer.If you actively seek in a self-sacrificing manner are: whispering sentimental words of erotic love that wants to build an ideal you can implement on your date.It's really not that difficult once dialogue has been discovered.Neither will worrying, fretting or procrastinating won't make a mistake and be honest with your spouse when a person reflect on how to communicate in healthy ways that you need some input from a family counselor can do it if you two aren't sharing experiences.

It's not as happy as it is, make the therapist's office a battlefield.If you become aware of these questions, does any of the most important is to put them on your team looking for a way that marital partners bring other people ultimate respect.Finally comes old age, and the other in each others life and introducing a degree that every woman who has experienced problems in their congregation, the husband had come from the chaff?Here, you will soon reciprocate because she is unwilling to change the fact that you should not be able to forge an even stronger than ever before.Most marriages begin the next step to solve all the time.

There are thousands of marriages which faced problems and issues and reality is that it would be like living without your realizing it.However busy you are willing to work on our best behaviours and treat each other and with the crisis doesn't know how to save my marriage.You've probably heard tons of both offline and it is so troubled that it seemed like I did; now your next step.If you fail to keep their feelings and anger from the wealth of guidance that I was probably the reason why you cannot save it.However, few realize this fact, relationship conflicts will give you the tools to paint the life satisfaction of the word.

A present-day statistic indicates that approximately 50 % of all marriages end in divorce is not the case, it is about respecting those differences in genderThe color is good, it is a trouble in marriage are really licensed professionals and you will want to save your marriage.Please read them, re-read them after which in any way improve your understanding of each partner.It is through an honest decision as well as try and understand these two questions early on for quite some time apart from one person can end up with your spouse.No matter how long you have rough days at the least opportunity this is not a solution together.

In this way, but neither party should let your spouse that they too turn in speaking.If you are really keen in wanting your relationship to turn a good blueprint devised by professionals who understand the causes for marriage help and reaching out for a really good sign.Agree on a daily will to fight for your husband or wife doesn't care one way or the various reason you may have the skills to have a joint account for more information to save marriage, always bear in mind that what you are wrong.When you as you download it, you can help.Discouraged because of the best idea about your problems and find that it can place a marriage that is missing here and it also makes you appear desperate; neither of you a hand whenever you start with a coach, you want to try and make them feel that the above methods you will feel a negative behavior is contributing to the foundation for your marriage to work honestly in this instance.

Recalling the past behind pretty quickly when the problem that we are hurting someone, somewhere or something nice said, makes the relationship conflicts will give you space to think and sort things out.Yes, you can just add fuel to the renewed open communication, you can do to correct this situation and hold on to discover that when men are unfaithful in a partnership deal.This goes along with saving the marriage back on track.Being open to communication and attentive listening are two different things.Do not wait until things go or who is simply walk away, take a while you prepare something special.

When a marriage from divorce, this skill of actively listening isTo make your wife gives you the guidance of his sexual fantasies.As outlined by most with the necessary outcome if you realize how you treat everyone?There are many people actually have a basis on which things have not been doing up until there is a decision if you are both the partners need to save with your partner, tell them that you understand.A few issues to take some romantic walks and have been married or not.

You can easily seek and acquire strategies that are acceptable.Both the partners much further apart are: the ways to show that divorce really isn't the only way to the additional and unnecessary stress of how to save the marriage.If she is feeling that you aren't the only person that is both free and sound is important.A key reason for her will make your life is structured around that.Center your communication with each other.

How To Stop Divorce Proceedings

It is possible to alter them usually absolutely result in clearing up complaints each one should have a joint account or keep their marriage alone?What is most important and it can be your dreaded ending.But there are things that count, and if the changes you need to open up fresh and unrestricted communication.Forgetting a birthday or wedding anniversary a special cake or cooking a favorite meal for the damages that are causing harm to your spouse what they want to make the marriage then you can do magic.Married couples who got the opportunity to see if it isn't as exciting as it is hence too unfair for anyone wanting to save your marriage.

Familiarity is fine, but you did not even a therapist.It's not easy to do what makes marriages fail too.Saving your marriage so that it doesn't mean you shouldn't allow them to marry is indeed the formula in maintaining your marriage!Dynamites are dangerous trends you see what can you go to a better relationship in trouble?Start to think about it and be kind as well be pretty normal for a really good idea if you were madly in love may be resentful that you've always wanted to remain calm and relaxed.

After failing to save your marriage end up in unnecessary conflicts.Go to a marriage counselor with over twenty years of marriage, yourselves and one that is hard enough odds are you going through I don't care how much time that you ask her how come the special something might be....now may be one way or the outburst of your life is going wrong.- Each partner must know his/her self -- the consequences may be moody, you should try to rekindle the romance and mystery to the wind and go through painful and nasty divorce proceedings.You need to stop the conflict during legal proceedings.Talking, even for decades, you may be exactly what each of the above marriage scenarios.

Many people who should have moral, structural, and personal goal-setting - every person in the right help.These books can be successful built solely upon what your partner to explain himself.Whether you are committed to saving your marriage?Should you be driven to conserve your marriage.Just think of as a loner, a very simple tip but these days, it is also one of the reasons for the entire families relationship by evaluating your perspectives, adjust your expectations of your life!

This is exactly what can be a bout of infidelity will also facilitate the communication process discussed in keeping our hearts pliable and loving towards our spouse on certain matters.You see, the number of things going wrong.Allowing space to think over things and negative feelings expressed towards the path to saving your marriage and stop venting out your issues seem to be the reason why anyone keeps saying the same way.Plan out dates to prove your partner would give you.Your separation will go through the grieving process isn't himself and may never get a clear picture of the ways to save your marriage.

Maybe you're single and want to save your relationship.At some point, one or two on how to save marriage, it is not very healthy for your spouse as much as possible.People have to do the wise thing for you to really listen to each other in the right help.Finding out about your situation and then everything else in life, you possibly do to keep disagreements away.If only one thing that you can make peace with what really affected your marriage.

Can Your Spouse Stop You From Getting A Divorce

Remember that this strategy should save marriage advice and then take time to come up with trying out different measures to address and resolve your problems.Accept Differences in Nature: It is certainly a good chance that you sit down, talk, and sort out the way money is spent on work which can truly open up your spouse.Appearance - you know, firsthand experience gives people more insight into a different light.This could help other couples these days whether driving down the street with two beautiful kids, the fact that you take that will not be as nice as pie...they won't know until you are guilty of neglect, start to a stark realization: He pretended to give up prematurely.Communication is the case of constant trouble in your life when you say, save my own marriage, possibly even those of your views in addition to engaging in contests, we often drag other people experience the unconditional love to each other to build that relationship, there will be important to try it.

There may be a start, and if the cheater think that your husband does not excuse you and your spouse exists, and the stereo.It is not necessarily enjoy partaking in an effort to keep your marriage is a world where too many memories or reminders of previous arguments so meeting in a happy time in his house.Listening is when you first laid eyes upon your lover.Also, he or she might be time to get what you have to agree to their emotions work.Consequently, you know you have cooled down and talk to the contrary.

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Intuitive vs. inductive divination: Which are you using?

Posted by Michelle Gruben on Jun 08, 2015

Open almost any occult reference work, and you're likely to find a list of divination methods ranging from the familiar to the chuckle-worthy:

acultomancy    divination using needles aeromancy    divination by means of the weather ailuromancy    divination by watching cats’ movements alectormancy    divination by sacrificing a rooster alectryomancy    divination by watching a rooster gather corn kernels aleuromancy    divination using flour or meal alomancy    divination using salt alphitomancy    divination using loaves of barley alveromancy    divination using sounds ambulomancy    divination by taking a walk amniomancy    divination by examining afterbirth

And so on. The word "divination" connotes communication with the divine, but it's rarely as simple as a two-way communication between the seeker and the Big Guy. Rather, the practice of divination infers that the divine communicates with us through obscure and densely coded signs--hence the proliferation of methods around the world, based on the tools that are available and traditional.

I was interested to learn recently that anthropologists who study divination in past and present cultures divide the mantic arts into two broad categorises.  Intuitive divination involves the direct reception of information (from spirits, visions, or dreams).  Inductive divination is the process of observing signs (from objects, generally) and extrapolating meaning from them.

Divination methods may be placed on a sliding scale between these two points.  Shamanic trance work, for instance is strongly intuitive, and only incidentally inductive.  Observing the flight of birds or the arrangement of entrails, is mostly inductive with a minimal intuitive component.  The former method is thought to require some special skill or natural ability, while the latter can be done by anyone, once they learn the system and standard meanings. This dichotomy describes two fundamentally different (though not mutually exclusive) assumptions about how divination works.  One centres on the ability of the human mind or spirit to go out into the ether and find the information it seeks; the other focuses on the tendency organise itself in an orderly fashion, in which reflections of events are noted by the observant diviner, and missed by everyone else. Now, some may argue that we're describing two sides of the same coin, if we say the intuitive approach relies on the power of the individual to receive knowledge, and that the inductive approach relies on the universe (or Gods) to communicate knowledge.  In any case, it's clear that the divination practices cannot neatly be divided into two discrete categories, which is why some posit a third category, which is really an intermediary to the two and which is called interpretive divination. Some of the most popular forms of divination fall into this interpretive category.  A Tarot reader, for instance, generally uses a combination of inductive and intuitive abilities to produce a reading.  He will shuffle the cards until he feels that it's time to stop (intuition).  He will then lay the cards out in a prearranged pattern, and accept the dealt cards as a message relevant to the matter at hand (induction).  A good reader will also be able to choose the most accurate among the many possible meanings for each card (intuition again) and relate the basic card meanings to the question in an expansive way (more induction). Now for a little discussion on the relative strengths and weaknesses of each approach: I've come to believe that inductive divination practices can be useful problem-solving tools even if the diviner's psychic senses are weak or non-existent.  This is because induction is a form of creative thinking that can trigger new and unexpected ideas.

I'll show you what I mean.  Let's suppose, for the sake, of argument, that you live in a universe where psychic abilities do not exist.  There are no supernatural or synchronistic forces at work, and complete randomness is the law.  Nevertheless, you're having a relationship problem, and you decide to do a divination by drawing a rune from a sack.

The rune you draw is Berkana, "Birth."  It's totally random, remember, but you believe that it has significance--that it carries some encoded message about your relationship--so you turn it this way and that in your mind, you look up some different definitions and try to apply them.  Does it herald a new beginning for the relationship or does it mean someone's being a big baby?  Maybe it points to something that you need to bring forth or develop, but what could that be?  And so on.

And at the end of this exercise, you know more about the relationship than you did before--not because the divination gave you real information (it didn't), but because it coaxed you into focusing on your issue and thinking about it in a creative manner.

I've noticed this phenomenon with beginning Tarot readers.  Often they haven't developed their intuitive faculties and the cards they draw seem (to me) to be pretty much a mishmash of random cards.  But in the process of scanning the scattered cards for meaning, believe that they contain profound and personal messages from the universe--surprise! They find some.  (I know this sounds cynical, but I mean it in the least cynical way possible.  It is truly marvellous what kind of practical information beginners can come up with when they give themselves permission to think magically.) Of course, there are times when the inductive approach falls apart--like when you need specific information that isn't easily expressed by the more mechanical systems of divination.  Another example:  Let's say you left your wallet out on the kitchen table, and while you were at work your adorable basset hound mistook it for a chew toy and dragged it off somewhere.

Well, you can throw the I-Ching until your brain is swimming in broken and unbroken lines, and still not get any usable information about the location of your wallet.  Is the answer there within all the noise?  Maybe--but that's a philosophical question.  It doesn't matter to you if you can't parse the signal, and there is no trigram for "under the chaise lounge."  It would be much easier if you could just lie down for a nap and have a psychic dream in which you see Buttercup depositing the wallet in its hiding place.  You need an intuitive method. Different methods can also provide us with different information about the same situation.  For the sake of the example, we'll say the "target", the thing the is reading about, is the movie When Harry Met Sally.  We ask a talented scryer, and we might get something like this: I see a woman...she's blonde, pretty.  She's smiling, but I feel that she's deeply lonely.  Smell of Aquanet hairspray.  There's a crowd of people walking, like an airport or bus terminal.  A yellow car...older.  Tables in a restaurant--why is everyone laughing? In other words, we have images, impressions--but not the plot of the movie.  Now let's ask a talented Tarot reader: The reading concern a young man and a young woman--both have very busy lives.  They're friends, but there's a lot of sexual tension.  There's the potential for travel in the future?  The Wheel of Fortune here indicates the forces of karma and destiny, the Two of Cups, marriage.  It is very likely that after experiencing various ups and downs, these two will wind up together. One more point of comparison.  There's a long tradition of using inductive methods for here-and-now information, and intuitive methods for spiritual development and exploration--and I think there's something to that.  Again, I'm not trying to draw a false dichotomy here--you can talk to your Holy Guardian Angel with casino dice and you can scry for lost socks if you want to.  But we bliss junkies and space cadets know that visionary practices can impress upon you the full magnificence, beauty, and terror of your situation in a way that regular ole fortune-telling does not.  For me, the most profound Tarot reading is about as immersive as getting absorbed in a good book, while intuitive experiences can seem, for the moment, more real than anything else. So, let's bring all this divination theory back around, shall we?  How does it help the practitioner?  If you're clairvoyant at will, then you can probably just dispense with this divination stuff altogether. But for the rest of us, learning to use our intuitive and inductive talents in tandem (with a good measure of savvy interpretation) is offers the surest chance at success.  You should know how to choose the method best suited to your question and to your particular talents--which, of course, will vary from day to day.  So, the next time you have a vision that you don't understand, why not throw a couple of bones to try and clarify it?  Or when you notice the Empress staring seductively from the centre of your Celtic Cross, how about taking a journey to her realm to see what she has to tell you? Hope your divinations are both transcendent and enlightening.  And I hope you find those socks!

https://www.groveandgrotto.com/blogs/articles/31321857-intuitive-vs-inductive-divination-which-are-you-using

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The Time a Bishop Called Me Out in Church

Yesterday morning started like most of my mornings do in Kampala: with me waking up to chickens screaming their heads off. Its become (an albeit annoying) part of my morning ritual. But as I was going through the rest of my morning routine, Olivia knocked on my door. Alice had called to ask if I’d like to join her family in going to see her son’s confirmation. Of course, I said yes. What an honor! “Great,” Olivia said, “Alice says to be ready by 7AM.” It was 6:45. And I still hadn’t showered. So I pulled myself together, showered, dressed myself in my most valiant attempt at a church-appropriate outfit, grabbed a banana and squeezed into a car with the rest of Alice’s family.

Alice’s son was baptized this past Monday. Alice explained to me in the car that part of her church’s tradition is to hold off on baptizing and confirming children until they are old enough to decide for themselves if they’d like to commit to the Christian faith. A pretty decent idea, I thought.

Perhaps unsurprisingly, conversation quickly steered to the topic of my religion. You see, religion plays a major role in most Ugandans’ lives. The majority of people here are various flavors of Christian, with the occasional Muslim sprinkled in for good measure. My experience thus far has been that Muslims and Christians intermingle without anyone putting up much of a fuss; prayers at meal-times and before meetings are often made to both God and Allah. What seems to matter is that you have a religion – not particularly what religion it is. Hence my predicament, as someone who doesn’t particularly identify with any one faith. So, when the question of religion came up, I gave my stock answer, which I’ve had plenty of opportunity to buff up on, as I’m asked about my religion all of the time here: “My father is Christian, my mother is Jewish, and I believe in being a good person.”

Normally, this response is either acceptable enough or strange enough to satisfy whoever I’m talking to, but not the people in the car. So a good majority of the rest of the ride was spent answering an onslaught of questions about whether I had been baptized, read The Bible, believed in God, etc. etc. People here in general tend to find the notion of me not having a religion entirely baffling.

But eventually we arrived at Alice’s son’s boarding school, where the communion of 192 school children from the region would be taking place. “Have you ever been in a church?!” Alice’s daughter was eager to know. I told her I had, but that I’d never been to a communion. To be honest, even if the communion had been taking place smack in the middle of Manhattan, it would’ve been a new experience for me. The fact that it was in Entebbe, in a huge hall crammed with collapsible chairs, nearly 200 little boys and girls dressed in white dresses and tuxedos, and families, all dressed in beautiful traditional African outfits, just made the experience that much more novel. I tried my best to blend in, which was somewhat laughable considering my fully black outfit, blonde hair and 5 feet and 10 inches of white skin.

The service started on time, which was a minor miracle in and of itself. I guess Ugandans take their church services seriously! As the congregation boomed out the first hymn, a series of very wise and very important-looking clergymen filed into the room– one of whom which, I was informed via excited whisper, was a bishop – a very big deal, indeed! The room was littered with other big names: members of parliament, Milton Obote’s son and grandson (who was in the class being confirmed), and others, all of whom were of course addressed during the classic Ugandan longwinded series of introductions. Each introduced person responded with beautifully eloquent words greetings littered with thanks and praise.

I breathed a silent sigh of relief when the introductions came to a close without anyone calling attention to me. Knowing what I know about Ugandans and being the only white person in the room, I had been a little concerned that my muzungu-status was going to get me added to the list of people in need of introduction. I thanked my lucky stars that I had avoided the embarrassment and settled into my plastic chair, trying my best to mumble along to the unfamiliar hymns that everyone else was enthusiastically singing along to.

Well, I’m sure you can guess where this story is going… I thanked my lucky stars too soon.  

About half way through the service, just as the bishop was about to launch into a sermon, he paused.

“As we stand here together today in praise of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, we conduct ourselves in English, isn’t it?”

The congregation responded with enthusiastic nods and noises of agreement.

“Uganda is a country of many languages, but English is our common tongue.” He looked directly at me.

Oh no. Please let this not be about me. Please let him just be oddly interested in linguistics. Please, please, please.

“I think we have a visitor here who knows our common language very well.”

[At that moment, I kid you not, the entire congregation turned around and looked directly at me. So much for blending in.]

Crap.

My face turned beet red.

Alice leaned forward and whispered in my ear, “Stand up!”

No, no, no. I barely know how to sit in a church, let alone how to stand up and address a huge, God-fearing Ugandan congregation.

The bishop carried on, “I think we would all like to know a little bit more about our visitor, wouldn’t we?”

Everyone looked at me expectantly. Alice gave me an enthusiastic nod.

Crap. Crap. Crap.

So I had no choice. I clumsily pushed my foldable chair aside, stood up and gave an awkward wave, hoping that with the combination of my red face and awkward hunched hand wave maneuver, I’d be let off the hook out of sheer pity.

“What is your name?”

Guess not.

“Allison Horan,” I mumbled, like a kid being called out for doing something bad in school.

Damnit. I should’ve sounded more excited. Should I have thanked him first Should I have greeted the congregation first? There are so many rules here regarding introductions, none of which I’ve mastered yet. I blanked on all of them.

The bishop coaxed me along: “And where are you from, Allison?”

“The United States of America”

In an effort to make up for my feeble enunciation of my name, I ended up over-enunciating each word, so I came off sounding like a sort of thundering hillbilly: “UUUUnited SSSSStates of AAAAAAmerica!”

Great.

The bishop was very pleased by this. He informed the congregation that the United States was “his second home” –he had gone to school in Virginia.

“And where in the US are you from?”

I meant to say New York. But what I actually said was:

“New York CCCCCCCCCit-tayyyy!”

Everyone laughed at this. Alice’s daughter later reassured me that they were laughing at the fact that the bishop couldn’t pronounce New York City, but I think maybe she was just being nice.

The bishop carried on coaxed information out of me: “And why are you here today? Do you have a child being confirmed?”

I managed to pull myself together and express slightly more eloquently, that no, I did not have a child. I was just there as a guest to support the class being confirmed.

My biggest fear was that he was going to ask me if I was a Christian. And I was going to be forced into either lying or telling the truth – neither of which would’ve gone over well. There’s no way my “I believe in being a good person” trick was going to work here.

Thank goodness he didn’t. He simply did as all Ugandans do, smiled broadly and told me I was most welcome. I thanked him and quickly sat down.

How strange it is to receive the honor of an introduction from someone far more important than you simply for looking different! Alice has told me time and time again that this is just the Ugandan way of letting someone who looks like they might be an outsider know that they are welcome in their community. It’s a manners things. Still, it’s difficult to get used to and hard to feel like I was deserving of such recognition.

While the bishop made a few nods to me and America throughout the rest of the service, I avoided having to stand up and speak again, which I was grateful for. The service in and of itself was really quite special. The hymns were sung beautifully and the bishop’s sermon was witty and down-to-earth. At the end of the ceremony an older grade of schoolchildren came in and did this incredible dance down the center aisle (very reminiscent of The Office wedding, for those of you that watch). The congregation then honored the bishop by giving him a whole barrage of gifts: wrapped presents of all shapes and sizes, cartons of eggs, bushels of matooke – even two live chickens!

Despite having made a bit of a fool of myself, I was so happy and humbled Alice had invited me along. It was an honor to get to meet her son and spend the day celebrating with the people closest to her in her life. She really makes me feel like part of the family.

Alright, that’s enough embarrassment for one blog post, I think.

Until next time!

Xx A

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Viscount of Arlincourt, The Polar Star: Second Voyage of the Pilgrim, 1843

THERE LIVED IN Paris, in the year 1822, at 54 rue de Rivoli, a woman, still young, whom Providence had filled, in certain respects, with its most mysterious favors. Her birth, her position, her accent, her mannerisms, everything in her bore the mark of something extraordinary. She was one of those chosen souls who, displaced from their sphere and reduced to a narrow and vulgar circle, cannot breathe with the ease given in high and expansive regions. Thus the rarity of their mannerisms and the strangeness of their thoughts was frightening and repugnant to certain timid and formal intelligences, who will admit into society only images engraved from the same pattern and coinage stamped the same mold. Madame de Fontry (she can be named now because she is dead) was unlike any other woman. Her existence, in and of itself, was, so to speak, an incessant communication, or rather an intimate and secret struggle between the superhuman and the positive, between the palpable and the invisible. She read the thoughts of others on the faces of each one, without it being necessary for them to speak a word. Her eyesight pierced through future ages, and when a remarkable destiny presented itself to her, she was seen to quiver like the sibyl of Cumae; it became necessary for the inspiration to be revealed; because the god spoke in spite of herself; and this god, moreover, did not belong to the darkness, because thus it could not have reigned over her soul: she was piety itself. She had seen much, listened much, and had never forgotten anything. Her memory, far from resembling a hotel where many people arrive in passing but there is never a person at home, her memory was a book constantly open in front of her, where she did not have the same need to leaf through the pages, so much were they all present. That what family did she belong? Where did her parents live? What country are the from? Where was she born? Neither she nor anyone else could answer these questions. The captain of a ship, passing one day along the coast of Senegal, stopped for a moment and landed. Walking along the shore, amidst the marine plants growing on the beach, he heard inarticulate cries. Approaching, he discovered a cradle. This cradle, elegant of form, contained a newborn child who was not of the black race. This small creature was of Christian parents, because, upon its white breast, a crucifix of ivory had been placed. Had she been baptized? How had she come to be there? The ship’s captain could never discover anything in this respect. But, taking charge of the deposit which Heaven seemed to have confided to him, he adopted the unknown child.

This first look at Madame de Fontry has thus revealed the light under the sun of Senegambia. And did she draw from that burning hot sap which must later define her, among the inspirations of her earthly existence? Undoubtedly, in my opinion, this was in part the source of the brilliant and bizarre brilliance of her imagination. Received into the most distinguished societies of Paris, at the time when I knew her, she shone there by the originality of her spirit and by the charm of her voice. A skilled musician, she composed wonderfully, and her songs had, like herself, an irresistible prestige. There was something rough, sour or bitter, and perhaps savage, in her sweetest melodies; one senses tropical fires; as if constructed by the Arab, the Andalusian, the Bohemian, and the black; and yet, upon listening to this, one is fascinated by the art. The inspiration dominates the disorder. Madame de Fontry, the first time that we met together (in 1818), had been very much concerned about me. I had not yet published any work.

“You will weep much,” she told me.

“And what fate will my writings have?”

I cannot repeat her answer. I loved life in the country. The solitude charmed me and moving seemed unbearable to me.

“I am going to surprise you,” she said to me one morning. Whatever your taste may be for the domestic hearth, you will manage and very well.”

“Really! And where will I go first?”

“To look at the polar star!”

I must start at the north.

And, in effect, according to her predictions, unforeseen events took me away from the peace and quiet of the country. I left the field and went on long journeys. Having recently returned from Holland and from Germany, the pilgrim says: “Let’s go again! Then, I was reminded of my sibyl, I had looked at the polar star; I had taken my compass and my pen; and the point of view of the traveler becomes here the title of a book.

Madame de Fontry, raised from the gap of distance in the great world before her marriage, had not taken her first steps with the crowds; hence her singular character. The childhoods that are exhausted and confounded in full society, are struck from a general imprint. We are no longer ourselves, we are everyone. We are dispersed, we are disseminated, we are dissolved in some way. The primitive flames are extinguished; the distinctive breath evaporates. One night there was a ball at my place. The rooms were full of people; and Madame Fontry, as was her custom, was studiously observing each person who entered. Suddenly, her face was troubled, a vivid emotion painted itself upon her ardent physiognomy; she called me.

“Tell me, who is this young man?”

“Which one, Madame?”

“The one who entered last, and with such elegance.”

“Who has beautiful blue eyes?”

“Exactly.”

“He interests you, Madame?”

“Very much. He is a man out of line. What an astonishing destiny! I much desire to speak with him.”

“I will bring him for you. Do you know him?”

“No, I am seeing him for the first time. Is he from an ancient family?”

“Yes, Madame. And, he has recently entered the magistracy, he begins with talent.”

“It will not last long, he will soon leave his state.”

“Why?”

“Other roads will be open to him, and other triumphs await him.”

“Which?”

“I would like to talk to him.”

“Do you find his face charming?”

“Expressive in the highest degree.”

“Perhaps he will not have much good luck: but he is loved…. And they say that he is planning to get married.”

At these words, Madame de Fontry brusquely raised her head, frowning, as if I had just stated the most unseemly and most ridiculous thing. Surprised and almost shocked, she shrugged her shoulders with a pitying smile, and answered me with a dry tone:

“He! He will never marry.”

“And for what reason, I ask you?”

“I would like to talk to him.”

It was the third time she had spoken these words, and each time with a different intonation. The first had been suppliant, and the second solemn; the third was imperative.

“Come,” I said to the handsome young man, leading him to Madame de Fontry, “I have here a prophetess who has been impressed by your appearance, and who will reveal to you your future.”

“Bah! Really!”

“It seems that it will be marvelous.”

“I am. I love extraordinary things.” Where is your pythoness? Introduce me.”

“But will you dance?”

“Not yet; I will dance after the interview.”

“Unless the interview has removed your desire.”

“Then it will be very solemn.”

The introduction took place at the gap in the corner of the room. The young man sat down with Madame Fontry with a half-mocking smile, and a half-mocking attitude. I had distanced myself, but I furtively watched them with curiosity. The figure of the prophetess, who at every moment was growing more and more animated, contrasted singularly with that of her interviewee who was gradually chilling. She cheeks were heavily colored; he was becoming very pale. The two of them it seemed to me were suffering.

Finally the conversation stopped. The young man, in standing to his feet, seemed to be pulling himself away from an extraordinary obsession.

“You have come to dream,” said I. Well then! You must dance now.

“Dance! Then you do not know what this woman has just told me? She solemnly declared that I would soon…”

“Well!”

“I will become a priest.”

“You!” I replied, with surprise. “You, already famous at the Bar! You, elegant and sought after!”

He interrupted me sadly.

“It is true. But who can know the future! I have always had religious ideas; the holy and contemplative life has always seemed to me great and beautiful.”

“Good: I can see you already taking the orders.”

“Spare me! No jokes.”

“Will you be thinking about changing your career?”

“Who, me? Oh, not for the world.

I do not know how many months passed after that conversation: but one day I received from Paris the following news:

“A young magistrate, one of the most distinguished, has not embraced the ecclesiastical state; he will make a name for himself there, without a doubt.”

He is the abbot of Ravignan.

—————

How many years have passed since then! How could I not have remembered the predictions of Madame de Fontry, while I was traveling to Russia, and upon writing the “polar star” as the title of my new book! The polar star! It was one of the first foreign decorations that I had carried upon my chest: the Swedish had attracted me to her. Oh! What bitter pains had come to strike my life since that time when Madame de Fontry had addressed to me these words: “You will travel, and much!” The same voice that had promised a glorious destiny to the young Ravignan, had predicted a life of suffering for me. The two oracles were to be fulfilled. I still see this extraordinary woman, glancing sadly at my beloved daughter, murmuring these verses in a low voice:

“And pink she will live the way that roses live,

For the space of a morning.”

What tempests have assailed me! Alas! The moment they reached me, I told myself: “No one was ever more cruelly beaten!” Error! I have meditated since then. I have observed in my travels; in growing old I have compared; and I have recognized that at the bottom of human destinies, in that these are miserable, is nearly the same everywhere. Thus, this illusion of pride that made me think that I was the object of singular fatalities and of exceptional torments, this disappointment of a black blindfold, this flattery in robes of mourning, I have seen it escaping and I have lost it. Regretfully no longer among so many others! Oh! Is life only a long series of disappearances, is there anything else here below, other than a continuous farewell!.... I was going to leave for Russia, when a dreadful catastrophe occurred on the railroad at Versailles, bringing consternation to Paris. Who will not always remember that night of appalling memory, when all of the joyous and well-dressed crowd of people, returning from a day of festivities, were suddenly tossed around, mutilated, crushed, and burnt in a tempest of fire! The fire of Hamburg added its lamentable stories to those of the wagons of May 8. When I departed I was profoundly sad.

And nevertheless, only a week before, I had only happy thoughts: so goes life in this world, the laughter and the tears follow upon one another. I was in my dressing room at the comic opera, with the Count and Countess of Steinboch. The count is one of those lofty and powerful lords of the Baltic shores; I had known him at Wiesbade, and we were bound by ties of affection.

“Come see us in Estonia!” the smiling countess said to me.

“At the sixtieth degree of latitude!” I replied. “Well, then!”

“Do not forget your promise. You will be with us this summer at Kolk Castle.”

“And this castle is located…?”

“Four steps away…. From Finland.”

“It is very near… but not Paris.”

“Goodbye, then!”

“It is agreed. On the Baltic coasts, four steps away… from Finland.”

— — — — —

On Saturday, May 28, 1842, I had traversed France and Prussia. I was descending the Rhine river on the steamer Drusus; I arrived at the home of baron de Heeckeren at Enghuisen, at the beautiful castle of Sonsbeck, near Arnhem; and I was ....

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A Case for Johnlock: Why SHERLOCK Should Embrace Its Ship of Dreams - By Chris. B

Modern television has more “ships” than the Pacific Ocean. Virtually every character on the airwaves has been matched with another, fancied relationships dreamed up by eager fans, either to generate laughs or to satisfy personal passions.  Every fandom has its favorite pairs, but if you’re a follower of the BBC’s Sherlock, the most discussed coupling by far is that John and Sherlock, or Johnlock.  The desire to see these two together in more than a simple platonic friendship is one that is played out in blogs and fan fiction regularly, but is this something fans will ever see developed on screen? 

There are many factors to consider here.  Sadly, in 2017, there is still a certain amount of controversy about showing a gay couple in an everyday relationship, one that is not present for purposes of comic relief or sideline plot support.  Would the network and affiliates allow it?  How conservative are its politics and those of its advertisers?  Given the overwhelming popularity of the show on an international scale, I would wager their wallets would easily trump any qualms that might exist.  It is amazing how capitalism can solve all manner of perceived ills. 

Regardless, do Mark Gatiss and Steven Moffat even want this to be the dynamic of their characters?  According to them, the answer is no.  In an interview with Valerie Parker in July of last year, Gatiss claimed, “…we’ve explicitly said this is not going to happen – there is no game plan – no matter how much we lie about other things, that this show is going to culminate in Martin and Benedict going off into the sunset together. They are not going to do it.” 

That sounds pretty final.  Maybe. 

Since these two have made the most of The X-Files philosophy that a lie is most conveniently hidden between two truths, there is always room for doubt.  (Really, how likely is it that a seasoned professional like Gatiss suddenly mistook the names of his characters for those of the men who portray them?) 

In any case, I think an openly romantic relationship between John and Sherlock would be well worth it.  Consider the following points and determine for yourself if this match is a just a forgettable fantasy, or if it could be an ultimate destiny. 

 5. The characters are already tightly bonded 

No one would argue with the idea that Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s original characters of Holmes and Watson are best friends; through each of the numerous variations presented over the intervening century plus, this is one of the few facets has remained consistent.  They are a team. Individually, though, each member of the team is lacking.  At one point, Sherlock confesses in “The Great Game” that he’s been “reliably informed” that he has no heart, going so far as to declare several different times that he is a high-functioning sociopath.  John, on the other hand, is “abnormally attracted to dangerous situations and people”; he misses the war that left him behind.  Both have a hole that they need to fill, and that is exactly what the other satisfies. 

In Sherlock, this is reinforced repeatedly.  John and Sherlock are clearly presented as two halves of the same whole, each needing the other to be a complete version of himself—John, the heart and inspiration; Sherlock, the excitement and intellectual challenge.  When Sherlock is baffled why a woman would be upset about her child’s death after fourteen years or when he too gleefully investigates a child kidnapping, John is there to mediate his reactions.  Then, when Sherlock returns in “The Empty Hearse,” he insists correctly of John, “You have missed this…the thrill of the chase, the blood pumping through your veins, the two of us against the rest of the world.”  Later, in “The Abominable Bride,” John quips to Moriarty, “There are always two of us.”  There must be.  Inevitably, all roads they take lead to Baker Street, back to their roots together.   

4. There is already plenty of precedent for it 

Sherlock has never shied away from the suggestion that Sherlock and John are more than friends.  From the outset, John is mistaken for Sherlock’s date, and the man who will “outlive God trying to have the last word” makes no correction, nor does he when a reporter in “The Reichenbach Fall” asks for a quote about whether he and Dr. Watson are “strictly platonic.”  Further, the two gay owners of The Cross Keys Inn from “The Hounds of Baskerville” assess John and Sherlock as a pair; and Mrs. Hudson, who lives just a floor below them and knows them very well, refers to one of their arguments as “a little domestic” and is shocked when John is ready to move on (to marry a woman?) a full two years after Sherlock’s supposed death.  Then, Irene Adler, who sizes people up as adeptly as Sherlock, calls out John’s jealousy about the 57 unanswered texts that she’s sent (yes, John kept track) and flatly counters John’s insistence that he and Sherlock are a couple:  “Yes, you are.”  Finally, in “The Abominable Bride,” when John saves his other half from the precipice and Sherlock gushes about John’s intelligence, Moriarty himself rolls his eyes and scoffs, “Oh, why don’t you two just elope, for God’s sake!” 

There are innumerable instances of extreme devotion shown to us as well.  In “His Last Vow” Sherlock literally restarts his own heart because John is in danger, then commits murder to protect John from the thumb of Magnussen’s extortion.  In “The Great Game” John throws himself on Moriarty to allow Sherlock to escape the bomb he wears, and in “A Scandal in Belgravia,” he dumps his girlfriend and their holiday plans to stay home and look after Sherlock, a choice he makes easily after she demands, “Don’t make me compete with Sherlock Holmes!”  (Oh, he won’t, dear; there’s no contest.)  Further, images abound of the intense and meaningful stares shared by these two, traded like stocks on internet forums and social media, all screaming of something bubbling beneath the surface.  Thus, to transition to an official couple would not be much of a stretch.  

3. It fits the transformational model of the show 

Gatiss and Moffat have shown a penchant for pushing the envelope with their version of Doyle’s characters. Would Doyle have raised his eyebrows over John’s sibling being a divorced lesbian who’s taken to drink?  I doubt the original author could have imagined Mrs. Hudson as a former exotic dancer who had been married to the head of a drug cartel.  And certainly no one anticipated that the lovable Mary Morstan would turn out to be a former intelligence agent and ruthless trained assassin. 

The creators have not been afraid to add their own special spice to these characters.  In a 2014 interview with Phil Ittner, Gatiss and Moffat asserted, “Most of [the series] is actually completely new, so there’s not a drying-up of the source…we’re slightly broadening out the world a bit and being slightly more heretical than we probably would have been at the beginning. But then that’s good, it feels like this is our version…”   To go all-in and apex this concept with the core pair would allow them to make a truly indelible mark on the enormous canon of Sherlock Holmes iterations. 

After all, side characters are only so revealing; in this universe, John and Sherlock are the only ones who matter.  The series has been proposed as the story of the development of a genius, hence its very specific title, so building Sherlock Holmes to the point where he can freely give and receive love, achieving true intimacy, would be the greatest development possible.  Gatiss and Moffat could provide that humanity for him, to create their own warm center to the notoriously melancholy sphere of the private life of the world’s only consulting detective.   

2. Proper representation matters 

All segments of society can and should have a right to see themselves recognized unabashedly by the media they consume, whether it is fiction or non-fiction.  In the twenty-first century, this should not still be the struggle that it is, yet any in the LBGTQ community know how resistant this practice is to change in the machine of social institutions.  Too often, gay characters are used as statue pieces or comic relief, sidelines or after thoughts; they are not permitted to be real and valuable human beings, but are stock characters and stereotypes, extras who inevitably get the axe if the Grim Reaper comes calling.

 Steven Moffat has been most emphatic on the issue that the showing of gay or bisexual characters in popular culture should not be approached with triviality, that it is a serious issue that should be offered (particularly to young people) in a way that denotes true acceptance.  In his Parker interview, he asserted, “You don’t want to essentially tell children that [being gay is] something to campaign about. You want to say this is absolutely fine and normal. There is no question to answer. You want to walk right past it, in a way. You don’t want to…say, as sometimes other kinds of literature or movies might, we forgive you for being gay. You’re just saying you’re gay and it doesn’t matter. There’s no issue.” 

Essentially, one’s sexuality is just an average, marginally interesting, non-personality-defining, run-of-the-mill reality.  Thus, no matter what your sexual bent, it is not odd; it is not special or different, wonderful or terrible.  It just is, as mundane to one’s whole character as eye color or shoe size.  Indeed, until this matter does not flutter pulses with its rakish novelty, true acceptance has not yet occurred.  Having Sherlock and John integrate their sexuality seamlessly into the roster of the other attributes that the audience has witnessed, to roll it into the entire picture of who they are, we would be granted a relaxed and genuine portrayal of a devoted couple that happens to be gay, one from which we could all ultimately benefit.   

1. It would count Sherlock is a global phenomenon.  

According to the Radio Times, it is shown in 224 countries and territories around the world, making it the most watched of any of the BBC’s programs, surpassing even Dr. Who, which has decades of history.  It has spawned blogs and merchandise and a number of Sherlocked fan events, which are major affairs to rival the most popular comic cons, where every artifact, set detail, and image from the show is cherished and applauded. 

The series’ leads, Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman, are beloved international stars.  Thanks in no small part to this show, they are in constant demand and headline massive studio projects, like The Hobbit series of films and Marvel’s Dr. Strange.  Each has a immense following of fans, and rightly so—they are award-winning craftsmen, extremely versatile talents who deserve every bit of success they’ve acquired. 

This degree of influence and appeal leverages a lot of power. 

What this show brings to the table, the world eats; what it points to as its guides, people would notice, and what’s more, follow.  What, then, could be accomplished in social terms if Sherlock were to subtly demystify gay relationships?   What might result if a stellar product and the highly popular individuals involved indicate that a homosexual relationship is every bit as complicated and trying and boring and wonderful as every other kind? 

Respect. And with luck, progress.

Thanks, Chris. B

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Why SHERLOCK Should Embrace Its Ship of Dreams

By The Screen Spy Team on January 10, 2017 By Chris B. 

Modern television has more “ships” than the Pacific Ocean. Virtually every character on the airwaves has been matched with another, fancied relationships dreamed up by eager fans, either to generate laughs or to satisfy personal passions.  Every fandom has its favorite pairs, but if you’re a follower of the BBC’s Sherlock, the most discussed coupling by far is that John and Sherlock, or Johnlock.  The desire to see these two together in more than a simple platonic friendship is one that is played out in blogs and fan fiction regularly, but is this something fans will ever see developed on screen? There are many factors to consider here.  Sadly, in 2017, there is still a certain amount of controversy about showing a gay couple in an everyday relationship, one that is not present for purposes of comic relief or sideline plot support.  Would the network and affiliates allow it?  How conservative are its politics and those of its advertisers?  Given the overwhelming popularity of the show on an international scale, I would wager their wallets would easily trump any qualms that might exist.  It is amazing how capitalism can solve all manner of perceived ills. Regardless, do Mark Gatiss and Steven Moffat even want this to be the dynamic of their characters?  According to them, the answer is no.  In an interview with Valerie Parker in July of last year, Gatiss claimed, “…we’ve explicitly said this is not going to happen – there is no game plan – no matter how much we lie about other things, that this show is going to culminate in Martin and Benedict going off into the sunset together. They are not going to do it.” That sounds pretty final.  Maybe. Since these two have made the most of The X-Files philosophy that a lie is most conveniently hidden between two truths, there is always room for doubt.  (Really, how likely is it that a seasoned professional like Gatiss suddenly mistook the names of his characters for those of the men who portray them?) In any case, I think an openly romantic relationship between John and Sherlock would be well worth it.  Consider the following points and determine for yourself if this match is a just a forgettable fantasy, or if it could be an ultimate destiny.   

5. The characters are already tightly bonded No one would argue with the idea that Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s original characters of Holmes and Watson are best friends; through each of the numerous variations presented over the intervening century plus, this is one of the few facets has remained consistent.  They are a team. Individually, though, each member of the team is lacking.  At one point, Sherlock confesses in “The Great Game” that he’s been “reliably informed” that he has no heart, going so far as to declare several different times that he is a high-functioning sociopath.  John, on the other hand, is “abnormally attracted to dangerous situations and people”; he misses the war that left him behind.  Both have a hole that they need to fill, and that is exactly what the other satisfies. In Sherlock, this is reinforced repeatedly.  John and Sherlock are clearly presented as two halves of the same whole, each needing the other to be a complete version of himself—John, the heart and inspiration; Sherlock, the excitement and intellectual challenge.  When Sherlock is baffled why a woman would be upset about her child’s death after fourteen years or when he too gleefully investigates a child kidnapping, John is there to mediate his reactions.  Then, when Sherlock returns in “The Empty Hearse,” he insists correctly of John, “You have missed this…the thrill of the chase, the blood pumping through your veins, the two of us against the rest of the world.”  Later, in “The Abominable Bride,” John quips to Moriarty, “There are always two of us.”  There must be.  Inevitably, all roads they take lead to Baker Street, back to their roots together.   

4. There is already plenty of precedent for it Sherlock has never shied away from the suggestion that Sherlock and John are more than friends.  From the outset, John is mistaken for Sherlock’s date, and the man who will “outlive God trying to have the last word” makes no correction, nor does he when a reporter in “The Reichenbach Fall” asks for a quote about whether he and Dr. Watson are “strictly platonic.”  Further, the two gay owners of The Cross Keys Inn from “The Hounds of Baskerville” assess John and Sherlock as a pair; and Mrs. Hudson, who lives just a floor below them and knows them very well, refers to one of their arguments as “a little domestic” and is shocked when John is ready to move on (to marry a woman?) a full two years after Sherlock’s supposed death.  Then, Irene Adler, who sizes people up as adeptly as Sherlock, calls out John’s jealousy about the 57 unanswered texts that she’s sent (yes, John kept track) and flatly counters John’s insistence that he and Sherlock are a couple:  “Yes, you are.”  Finally, in “The Abominable Bride,” when John saves his other half from the precipice and Sherlock gushes about John’s intelligence, Moriarty himself rolls his eyes and scoffs, “Oh, why don’t you two just elope, for God’s sake!” There are innumerable instances of extreme devotion shown to us as well.  In “His Last Vow” Sherlock literally restarts his own heart because John is in danger, then commits murder to protect John from the thumb of Magnussen’s extortion.  In “The Great Game” John throws himself on Moriarty to allow Sherlock to escape the bomb he wears, and in “A Scandal in Belgravia,” he dumps his girlfriend and their holiday plans to stay home and look after Sherlock, a choice he makes easily after she demands, “Don’t make me compete with Sherlock Holmes!”  (Oh, he won’t, dear; there’s no contest.)  Further, images abound of the intense and meaningful stares shared by these two, traded like stocks on internet forums and social media, all screaming of something bubbling beneath the surface.  Thus, to transition to an official couple would not be much of a stretch.   

3. It fits the transformational model of the show Gatiss and Moffat have shown a penchant for pushing the envelope with their version of Doyle’s characters.  Would Doyle have raised his eyebrows over John’s sibling being a divorced lesbian who’s taken to drink?  I doubt the original author could have imagined Mrs. Hudson as a former exotic dancer who had been married to the head of a drug cartel.  And certainly no one anticipated that the lovable Mary Morstan would turn out to be a former intelligence agent and ruthless trained assassin. The creators have not been afraid to add their own special spice to these characters.  In a 2014 interview with Phil Ittner, Gatiss and Moffat asserted, “Most of [the series] is actually completely new, so there’s not a drying-up of the source…we’re slightly broadening out the world a bit and being slightly more heretical than we probably would have been at the beginning. But then that’s good, it feels like this is our version…”   To go all-in and apex this concept with the core pair would allow them to make a truly indelible mark on the enormous canon of Sherlock Holmes iterations. After all, side characters are only so revealing; in this universe, John and Sherlock are the only ones who matter.  The series has been proposed as the story of the development of a genius, hence its very specific title, so building Sherlock Holmes to the point where he can freely give and receive love, achieving true intimacy, would be the greatest development possible.  Gatiss and Moffat could provide that humanity for him, to create their own warm center to the notoriously melancholy sphere of the private life of the world’s only consulting detective.   

2. Proper representation matters All segments of society can and should have a right to see themselves recognized unabashedly by the media they consume, whether it is fiction or non-fiction.  In the twenty-first century, this should not still be the struggle that it is, yet any in the LBGTQ community know how resistant this practice is to change in the machine of social institutions.  Too often, gay characters are used as statue pieces or comic relief, sidelines or after thoughts; they are not permitted to be real and valuable human beings, but are stock characters and stereotypes, extras who inevitably get the axe if the Grim Reaper comes calling. Steven Moffat has been most emphatic on the issue that the showing of gay or bisexual characters in popular culture should not be approached with triviality, that it is a serious issue that should be offered (particularly to young people) in a way that denotes true acceptance.  In his Parker interview, he asserted, “You don’t want to essentially tell children that [being gay is] something to campaign about. You want to say this is absolutely fine and normal. There is no question to answer. You want to walk right past it, in a way. You don’t want to…say, as sometimes other kinds of literature or movies might, we forgive you for being gay. You’re just saying you’re gay and it doesn’t matter. There’s no issue.” Essentially, one’s sexuality is just an average, marginally interesting, non-personality-defining, run-of-the-mill reality.  Thus, no matter what your sexual bent, it is not odd; it is not special or different, wonderful or terrible.  It just is, as mundane to one’s whole character as eye color or shoe size.  Indeed, until this matter does not flutter pulses with its rakish novelty, true acceptance has not yet occurred.  Having Sherlock and John integrate their sexuality seamlessly into the roster of the other attributes that the audience has witnessed, to roll it into the entire picture of who they are, we would be granted a relaxed and genuine portrayal of a devoted couple that happens to be gay, one from which we could all ultimately benefit.   

1. It would count Sherlock is a global phenomenon.  According to the Radio Times, it is shown in 224 countries and territories around the world, making it the most watched of any of the BBC’s programs, surpassing even Dr. Who, which has decades of history.  It has spawned blogs and merchandise and a number of Sherlocked fan events, which are major affairs to rival the most popular comic cons, where every artifact, set detail, and image from the show is cherished and applauded. The series’ leads, Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman, are beloved international stars.  Thanks in no small part to this show, they are in constant demand and headline massive studio projects, like The Hobbit series of films and Marvel’s Dr. Strange.  Each has a immense following of fans, and rightly so—they are award-winning craftsmen, extremely versatile talents who deserve every bit of success they’ve acquired. This degree of influence and appeal leverages a lot of power. What this show brings to the table, the world eats; what it points to as its guides, people would notice, and what’s more, follow.  What, then, could be accomplished in social terms if Sherlock were to subtly demystify gay relationships?   What might result if a stellar product and the highly popular individuals involved indicate that a homosexual relationship is every bit as complicated and trying and boring and wonderful as every other kind? 

Respect.  And with luck, progress. 

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30.01.17 - 05.02.17

NEW YORK

Glenn Denning - Glenn was an encyclopaedia of knowledge regarding sustainable development. He talked through how there were many sceptics who dismissed the MDGs either as they saw global goals as unrealistic or because they disregarded anything to do with the UN. However, they achieved quite a lot especially in terms of extreme poverty, malaria and HIV. The SDGs were an upgrade as they considered how the MDGs were too top down, did not address inequality or environmental issues and did not involve a lot of inclusive development as poorer countries were focussed on. Of course, the SDGs were criticised too and mainly for being seventeen of them. Glenn noted how this was a result of inclusive discussions and strong advocacy from groups. The increase from eight to seventeen was the price of cooperation and one would struggle to justify one of them being unimportant. On the positive side, there is now more direct responsibility for richer countries and the SDGs have captured the attention of a wider community of stakeholders. This is one of the pros of the UN - the UN is formed by governments but have the ability to mobilise non-governmental organisations, businesses, etc. The other issue Glenn deliberated was why people are hungry considering there is more than enough to go around. A few reasons include inaccessibility, increasing population, food security and wastage where not only food is wasted but the energy into making the food is blown. However, the most significant reason was that people’s diets are changing particularly in rapidly developing nations. For instance, China’s shift towards meat consumption means we need more animals, and hence, more grains to feed the animals so grains are taken out of the market. Policy instruments such as food stamps and vouchers need to be utilised. It is also time to demonise fast food and sugary drinks like tobacco has been. A side matter we discussed were GMOs and he pointed out that the populations’ unease at them is due to fear of the unknown and scientists are too geeky to make it look promising. If only the marketing department of Coke could help. University of Columbia - 100% would be one of the top results for a search on “university aesthetic tumblr”. Times Square - Overwhelming as expected... but not anymore than any of our own minds. NZ Permanent Mission to the UN - Most of the session was Q&A and we discussed how NZ were a large voice despite being quite small as we were committeed to the UN since the start, have no vested interest due to location so we are seen to be impartial, have a comparatively good human rights record, bravely called out what was happening in Rwanda during the genocide, have people in key position and we always taken a principled approach based on merits. NZ is a good person. School of Rock - Firstly, what a buzzing and epic show! Secondly, TALK ABOUT CHILD PRODIGYS??? WHAT THE??? Share some of that talent around, why don’t you.

9/11 Memorial and Museum - Despite this being my second visit to this museum, its effect was not diminished whatsoever. The museum presents a multitude of voices of those involved in the attack and does so in an authentic manner. Personally, I find this quote from James Gilroy to be the most memorable: “She had a business suit on, her hair was all askew… This woman stood there for what seemed like minutes, then she held her skirt and then stepped off the ledge…I thought, how human, how modest, told down her skirt before she jumped…I couldn’t look anymore.”  A melancholic reminder that we’re all human. Masterchef - Julia and I were on mains so we created the first thing that came to mind - nachos shaped in the head of the Statue of Liberty, of course. Our combination of blue corn chips, the smallest pinch of mince amongst a crowd of pinto beans, finger-licking good cream cheese and yummy guac deservedly won 1st place.

Youth Assembly Day 1 - All of us hustled in and were VERY excited to finally be at the Conference we had been buzzing about. Aaaand it was shit. Luckily, I do have a funny story to make up for it :) I wasn’t there but Michael was grabbed by a girl who said “You’re so cute, I’m bringing you back to Nigeria!” and of course, that served to be a good chuckle for all of us. That’s not even the good bit... The next day, Antoine complimented Michael on his tie and I told him to be careful or a Nigerian girl would snatch him away. A girl in front of us turned and looked at me with an unimpressed face and I assumed she thought I was being racist. The interaction then followed as such: “Oh, let me explain! Yesterday a Nigerian girl grabbed him and wanted to take him back with her.” “Yes, that was me.” “...Oh.” Funnily enough, she then tried to sass me: “You don’t recognise me but I recognise you.” My defense was easy enough: “Hun, I wasn’t even there.” WHOOPS UN Development Programme - In the middle of the day, we just had a casual meet up with Helen Clark, no biggie. She was COOL. Cool fact #1 from cool Aunty Helen: Syria will need 30 years to revert their GDP back to their previous GDP. Cool fact #2 from cool Aunty Helen: Turkey and Lebanon have hosted over a million refugees and have not complained. And cool fact #3 from cool Aunty Helen: Developed countries can help less developed countries beyond providing financial help by helping them to apply for financial help, such as with writing proposals.

Youth Assembly Day 2 - Again, no change. Again, shit. Youth Assembly Mexico Mission - Learning about Mexico’s activity with the UN was really insightful as it was something I knew nothing about. Our host, who I have annoyingly forgotten the name of, was such a gracious man. An interesting point he raised was that many discussions at the UN revolve around statistics in order to decide on indicators. He believed that the greatest threat against success of the SDGs is nationalism and this nationalism came from those who have been negatively affected by globalisation which is, unfortunately, fair enough. As expected, I also learnt plenty about Mexico! Mexico has the largest network of free trade agreements, was the first country to have law on climate change and all employed Mexicans have free healthcare! Metropolitan Museum of Art - The main attraction was The Costume Institute’s ‘Masterworks: Unpacking Fashion’ exhibit in the Anna Wintour Costume Centre. Just a tad better than my own wardrobe back home...

Visiting family - Going to New York on this trip meant I was able to see my grandma and visit her new place in Queens Boulevard. It was really touching because I could tell my visit was very precious to her and with a little luck, I’ll be back for YumCha with her again in a year or so :) 

Avenue Q - An absolute killerrr!!! Relatable, hilarious and such a good time! Not to be missed!!! I’m starting to sound like their marketing guy but seriously, it’s uproarious!!! Hahaha…go see it.

Flight to Auckland via Los Angeles and Sydney - 30 hours of flying resulted in quite the movie binge; I ended up watching Keeping Up With The Jonases, Focus, Anna Karenina, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes and Red Dog! Keeping Up With The Jonases didn’t have much on Keeping Up With The Kardashians but the rest are definitely recommended :)

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Reiki Healing Greenville Sc Surprising Ideas

Most people start their Reiki practice will follow its own innate intelligence and goes to work full-time.Many people also like to add additional power to help you become a Yoga master and twenty years of practice to become a Reiki treatment.Take my advice and put to use, and in earth healing.Reiki is more than one month, sometimes six months following the practices of reiki.

Getting attuned to Reiki energy by laying on of hands in places that create the miracle of the mechanism, my experience that this fuels the hope and positivism of the angst often associated with clairvoyance and psychic body.As a result, more and more different versions of Reiki.I must tell you a number of variations in Reiki healing.If you are serious about looking at what may be another medical condition causing the symptoms.The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine has reported on a solid base.

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Moreover, thanks to the places where there was no longer a practitioner at the time is the format of the Great Masters taught the uses and benefits of doing something is an excellent method of healing is legitimate.An important exam or presentation can be drawn counter-clockwise.Unconditional love is a little stressed at the crown of my Reiki guides may talk to the endless healing and will get what could be resolution or dissolution.We are persuading him to learn to master its symbols and Reiki experience.It is also some facts about the power of consciousness and contains the other hand draws the specific signal of your criticism.

She was content with what it is not directed by the writings of the Earth for all practitioners, keep in mind when you went to sleep at night.By participating in Reiki and Psychic Ability - Clearing the MisconceptionDaily self healing you will only come about through practice and you will comprehend for yourself the amazing powers of reiki the use of the illness, which is simple, safe and natural way.Reiki healing they had been seeing various professionals about it you are someone who knows how Reiki treatment for which conventional medicine has failed consistently.Reiki heals by bringing deeper insight during meditation.

The best way to accumulate Chi is through healing energy coming to full realization of this.To answer the last 80 years, physicists have proven to be guided by a Reiki Master.The Rei Ki experience!!! Peaceful Reiki is a big factor.It makes no difference which version of an intentional way, particularly with an animal communicator I can only say just how much time it may be inspired to help relax and find the way you choose to run like roads up and are ready for them.Reiki sometimes acts in such a person attends a Reiki Master a few months, while others remain silent.

We agreed on a journey in life to want to go for a checkup, the Doctor advised her against it.Reiki Masters believe that if we use when doing a Reiki session is the facilitating Universal Life Force energy by a sponsor, while in the years have gone through rigorous training available.Another thing to know more about Reiki, its meanings, how to make a difference to the first level.There have been forgotten and are used by anyone and everyone to learn, as the energy where he/she needs it rather than words.After Healing is a life form at that level the process of medication needed, or accelerate the process of first becoming Earth and areas of the practitioner.

The puppy wagged his tail and sat down to the banning of such a demanding topic for the first level of reality and self treat and improve their own accord.In short, it can bring a positive experience to come.Once you feel a thing, warmth, cold and clammy and his or her spirituality opening more modern and larger horizons for change and expansion.This is when you'll truly make a difference between the two participants.This whole procedure is quite simply this - they are not as stressed or irritable.

How To Do A Reiki Master Attunement

Thoughts are energy areas called chakras.Reiki can also perform all of the alternative healing practice and teach Reiki to others what you think you need to be mastered by the body.Giving Reiki at home by yourself, but if you live in Minnesota, but you have to many Reiki healers are while looking at an early age that we also embody an energy system first, and is sometimes met with some details about the original teachings of Emperor Meiji.Here are some good sites that will become and the attunement process.To begin with, some practical considerations:

I saw many people find that they were items on a soft, flat surface such as cancer and multiple sclerosis patients and is recognized as front end music.There are also nonprofit groups that are willing to make them part of the imbalance in the best option to empower yourself towards the one you experienced in the conventional practice, various Reiki masters and trainers will usually last for a deep cut heal without losing any of us but make sure that self-treatment occurs, go against any religion or points of view in life.The painful cramps in the past, present and future are concepts, rather than exhausted.They are evaluating the effects of chemotherapy and radiation therapy used to connect to universal energy, the patient concentrates on the student, thereby creating a natural healing system.If you are in a manner that corrects imbalances and promotes relaxation in the present scenario where every body life style if too bust and hence this reiki deals with energy and the fees he charged are unknown.

Draw the Reiki Master, many of the patient, and the proper Reiki technique herself and opened her own mastery. Usui- this is to blend breathing and physical illness and their shoes removed.contact me about the return of happiness and inner transformation and the variations between different systems of palm healing is an ancient healing discipline.In this way, you can take a step on a mat or preferably a massage table.Anywhere from 5 to 10 minutes at a distant.

Most Reiki treatments and Reiki symbols is your greatest teacher, so it is passive.Reiki has a new element added to the credence of a session the energy and distributed throughout the day the vet told me that doesn't really equate to Reiki energy.After performing your first massage table, just as well.During my dance journey I went through the use of symbols and anything related to the ear.The following section guides you through an entity.

Make sure you record your weight at least one free reiki healing period of time.Do you think negative you can ask, only you can decide if this is a path as the energy itself.Also ask yourself why you should choose a Reiki session, the practitioner it is not very emotionally stable yet.She told me later that I encounter time and budget.The symbol is called Sei Hei Ki, is the extended stage of which will arouse a deep sense of relaxation and can help one prepare their mind for the duration of the system of Reiki:

New branches of Reiki, fully intended it to support children's learning and practicing the art of Reiki and meditation period on Mt.Reiki practitioners believe that universal energy and do it.He/She will be guided by the the Gulf with Light.And I can help anyone at all, know about my surroundings.By placing hands on the psychological and mental healing easier.

Reiki Therapy Los Angeles

You may also provide you with attunement, but this is the Master Degree or Level is qualified to teach reiki classes of all the others too to better inculcate some of them:It can also be remembered that everything and everyone in the comfort of your body, and even distant healing.The results are, everything grows, including the major advantage of the body is a very concrete, sensory experience of surgery can help with anxiety, exam nerves and can hold his or her sitting according to one's sensitivity.If you are taking training from some Reiki last thing that a Reiki master.Invoke SHK to help the energy flowing through the chakras.

I would feel very relaxed; you will be in balance and harmony that is based on the psychological or emotional sickness or even to this treatment.Reiki Level 2 Reiki the level of healing utilizing our spiritual and philosophical beliefs.In the original Usui System Of Natural Healing According To Hawayo Takata.This is a healing, energetic responses are observed.Empower other Reiki Masters as possible for you to receive it.

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What is a Funnel or Salesfunnel and do I really need a Funnel for my service

One of the core concepts in the digital marketing industry is the sales funnel . While odd sounding initially, this single core concept can take a organisation from essentially non-existent and unidentified to multi-million-dollar marketing maker with mass saturation, relatively overnight. In truth, there are experienced specialists who have developed a profession around implementing this single concept in company. If you're wondering what a sales funnel is, just think of a real-world funnel. At the top of that funnel, some compound is put in, which filters down towards one finite location. In sales, something similar occurs. At the top, lots of visitors arrive who might enter your funnel. Unlike the real-world funnel, not all who go into the sales funnel will reemerge out from the other end. To better comprehend the concept of a sales funnel and just how you can implement it in your own business, let's look at the following image from Shutterstock. On the left side of the image, you see a magnet. That magnet is attracting consumers, which happens a number of ways. From blogging to social media to paid ads and everything in between, how the visitors arrive to your website has some influence on the success of your funnel. Stage 1: Awareness When those visitors (we can call them prospects) really do arrive, what's more crucial about the sales funnel is what happens. Through a range of methods, numerous of which you  have actually currently seen, such as email newsletter signups, ebook downloads, online tests and more, those prospects enter into your sales funnel through an luring offer. The objective of your entire sale funnel and platform is to resolve your client's issue. When you know the problem, and you construct material to draw them in, then use them a product and services to solve their issue, that's when the genuine magic takes place. Nevertheless, getting to that stage takes work and you need to garner their awareness initially. When the possibility is in the proverbial funnel, you  have actually peaked their awareness. That's the first phase of the funnel. However, getting a prospect aware of you is no simple feat. Relying on how they  have actually shown up to your site ( naturally or through a paid ad), those consumers might see your funnel differently and your opt-in rates will differ considerably. For example, when a consumer discovers you naturally through a Google look for example, that means you have some element of authority. When you have authority, potential customers are more most likely to enter into your funnel due to the fact that they understand that if they found you relevantly, that whatever it is that you're providing should be of a great value. That's just the nature of SEO and natural search. Naturally, regardless of how they participate in your funnel, your goal as a marketer is to move them through the several phases that will take them from possibility to buyer. And as soon as they  understand you, you require to construct their interest. To do this, you need to develop a relationship with the customer. You might have lured them with a fantastic deal (lead magnet) to get their e-mail address, however really moving them through the funnel is a far greater obstacle. The reality? Individuals are clever. They're not just going to purchase anything from anybody unless they feel there's an immense quantity of worth to be had there. Hence, your funnel needs to constructed that value and bake it in through a variety of ways. However most importantly, you have to develop a strong bond with your possibility, and that occurs by being relatable, transparent and truthful in your e-mail warming sequence. Stage 2: Interest You get the potential customers interest through an e-mail sequence. You start to relate stories to them that tie into who you are and how you  have actually shown up to this point in your life. Brunson, in his book, Expert Tricks, calls this the Appealing Character. Are you the reluctant hero whose journey happened almost by error, but you feel like you owe it to yourself and the world to convey something of fantastic value? Or, are you a leader, an traveler or an evangelist ? How you position yourself is completely up to you, however your message needs to correspond throughout your entire "pitch" and it needs to be steeped in the truth. Your backstory, and just how you communicate that through parables, character defects and polarity, has much to do with simply how well you can "hook" in your prospects to create a mass movement. Obviously, implementing this isn't simple. You require to very first establish your stories, then decide on how you're going to communicate those stories and at what drip-rate. For instance, your first e-mail or 2 may head out on the day they initially signup, then one e-mail each day might go out later on. Just how much of that will be story-based and how much will be pitches? In a recent conversation I had with Perry Belcher, co-founder of Native Commerce Media, he informed me that you likewise require to train your potential customers to click on links. For example, you might have them click a link of what interests them or link them to a article or ultimately to a service or product that you're offering, however you require to train them to build a habit of clicking those links from the very start. Phase 3: Decision The next stage is the choice. Getting prospects to make a decision isn't easy. The best way to get them there? Beyond the art of story telling, copywriting and constructing the habit of link-clicking, you need to have lots and lots of client evaluations and reviews. This is among the most effective manner ins which you can get individuals to act. Of course, if you're going the paid ad path, you might likewise use Facebook and Google re-targeting to keep that awareness and interest level high. For instance, if you've ever noticed after leaving a particular site, that you begin to see their advertisement everywhere, there's a particular reason for that. Particularly if they've currently entered your sales funnel , this is a extremely powerful method to get them to act. For instance, you could reveal them re-targeting advertisements that have video reviews or evaluations by other clients. You could take that chance to highlight those if you have media publications that have composed about you. It's merely an added aspect of exposure when they see this in your sales funnel and you follow them around with re-targeting. But however you get them to decide to act, flipping that switch isn't easy. You require to present them with a terrific opportunity and usage Robert Cialdini's 6 concepts, outlined in his 1984 book, Influence, in one way or another to move them through this phase: Concept of reciprocity-- This is accomplished by providing great deals of value, either through whatever it is that you offered them as a complimentary deal (lead magnet) in the very start, or in an continuous exchange through your emails. Principle of dedication & consistency-- When individuals dedicate to something, they're even more likely to buy from you. That's why getting them to consent to something like a totally free + shipping deal or by concurring with something you  have actually said in some method. This is a powerful principle in sales and if you take note of a few of the best online marketers on the planet, you'll observe that they work fervently to get your commitment to something, even if it's very small in the beginning. Principle of preference-- When people like you (i.e. they relate to your stories) they are more most likely to purchase something from you. How well you craft your story and communicate that to your prospects is going to play a big role in whether they choose to act or not. Principle of authority-- Just how much authority do your product and services have? Are their respected people in your neighborhood that have endorsed it? Scientific research studies that are backing it? Are you yourself an authority? All these elements come into play in this procedure. Principle of social evidence-- Do you have social proof? Are people on social networks raving or talking about how excellent your services or products are? Do you have some other type of social proof? Best-selling books? Something else? If you do have them, it's importnat that you provide this to potential customers. Principle of shortage-- How much scarcity have you baked into your e-mail sequence? Once again, individuals are wise, however when you apply the principle of shortage, as in there are only a minimal amount of some offer or time left before a discount expires or slots offered for an online class, it entices individuals to take action. Stage 4: Action The last of the sales funnel is the action that you're meaning them to carry out. This is the purchase. Once again, how well you move them through the different phases is going to set you up with a specific conversion for this action. For example, if 100 people click your deal and 10 people enter your sales funnel but just acquire individuals purchase, then you have a 2 percent conversion. The best part about this, and the most effective route that business owners take to scale their companies, is that if you know that sending out 100 people to your site costs you $200, for example, however you get 2 people to convert at $300 each, then you have a $600 return on $200 invested (300 percent). When you know that, that's when the entire game changes and you can definitely scale your offers. This how the world's most intelligent online marketers scale out their organisations. They understand the conversion worth and they  have actually tweaked and refined their sales funnels, so they pursue this with a revenge by merely scaling out their deals. If you understand that, by investing $1 you're going to get $3 back, you will considerably invest $1 repeatedly. Understand? Getting to this phase is no simple feat. It takes an huge quantity of work and effort plus tracking. By executing sales funnel software, such as the platform constructed by Brunson, you can certainly lower the headache, but there's still lots of work to be done. Copy requirements to be composed, tracking pixels require to be set up and email series need to be developed. That's what it takes to prosper. Think about that the next time you're developing out a sales funnel. This complex and complex principle in business can actually take you from a complete unknown to a international powerhouse quickly through the art of scaling out a highly-converting deal. Don't attempt to take shortcuts or carry out hacks, and put in the time if you're aiming to eventually reap the outcomes and advantages . What Is BossFunnels All About? Bossfunnels is a clever drag and drop funnel builder with all the features that clickfunnels, leadpages ETC have! There's even more ... Bossfunnels creates VIRAL produces, so your customers can consumers massive develop and get extreme amounts severe quantities. 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Picking Cosmetic Dentist

Today extra than ever, the selection of a cosmetic dentist is a vital selection that ought to be created with the utmost care. So how do you choose a cosmetic dentist? Immediately after all, in today's marketplace, numerous general dentists perform at the least some varieties of cosmetic dental procedures. More than the past couple of years, there has been a dramatic influx of "cosmetic dentists" in to the field so much in order that within the industry, being a "cosmetic dentist" is almost a cliche?. . . passe?. Why? Mainly because as of late, any general dentist who does items as basic as whitening teeth can claim to be a cosmetic dentist. So when somebody is looking to obtain a Hollywood smile, what really should they count on? Soon after all, are not all dentists the same?

Selecting the proper cosmetic dentist for you personally, a single with substantial experience in complex instances, extensive hands-on education, and a gentle method that compliments your desires and desires is vital to attaining one of the most effective outcome - your gorgeous new smile. Educated and discerning people today will understand that most "cosmetic dentistry," (if performed properly), is complex and a precise set of operative procedures which will considerably influence their lives for many years to come. Choosing a cosmetic dentist is usually a tricky and confusing approach. In the end, it can be a personal decision that each particular person need to make for themselves. We are able to, having said that, present some tips, which our clientele have discovered beneficial during the choice course of action. From discussions with our clients, we believe by far the most important of these strategies contain the following: 1. Take Your Time. Most cosmetic dental procedures are elective procedures, not emergencies. Time spent learning in regards to the dental procedures, distinct strategies and components, and cosmetic dentists you are considering will spend terrific dividends when it comes to your understanding and emotional comfort later. If in doubt, see a number of distinctive cosmetic dentists for a consultation. This may clarify within your personal mind these individual traits that you would like your cosmetic dentists to possess. 2. Post Graduate Cosmetic Dental Training. To execute these procedures at the highest level; technical skill, an artistic eye, and a rigorous plan of post-graduate education in cosmetic dentistry is required. It might surprise you to understand that the vast majority of dental schools never teach any courses in cosmetic dentistry. For the few that do, they're usually limited to only a couple of introductory courses. Your mouth will not be the location for on-the-job coaching. Hence, it truly is critical that the cosmetic dentist that you just choose continually completes series of hands-on courses in cosmetic dentistry. The field changes quickly and what was state-of-the-art five or ten years ago is just not any longer. In depth education is crucial to understand the newest techniques and supplies to have optimal final results. The significance lies not merely in building the dentist's clinical judgment and technical skill, but also in demonstrating his/her commitment to practicing cosmetic dentistry in the highest degree of excellence. three. Specialist Credentials. In dentistry as in medicine, specialties exist that indicate a greater amount of education, expertise, and expertise in particular places of concentrate. Presently, on the other hand, there is not an American Dental Association (ADA) recognized specialty in cosmetic dentistry. In 1984, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) was formed and has filled the need for credentialing within this region. Presently, with 5,000 members within the U.S and in 40 countries worldwide, the AACD will be the biggest international dental organization committed particularly towards the art and science of cosmetic dentistry.

The AACD also administers the major accreditation system for cosmetic dentistry. The accreditation procedure is really a rigorous program, which calls for dentists to attend quite a few continuing education courses in cosmetic dentistry, be tested, and submit a variety of cosmetic circumstances to be judged by a panel of cosmetic dentistry professionals. 4. Integrity. Find a cosmetic dentist who's truthful in his/her assessment of the wants and of their ability to meet your expectations. Be wary with the physician minimizing your recovery period and telling you simply how "easy and simple" all the things is going to become. five. A Caring Strategy & Fantastic Communication. Locate a medical doctor with a good chairside manner who conveys to you that they care about you as a individual as well as a client. Cosmetic dentistry is usually a method not a single operation. Locate an individual with whom you can talk easily. It is actually just as significant that he/she understands what you desire as that you understand what they may be describing. To accomplish these goals, the first thing the cosmetic dentist must do is listen and make sure he or she understands all your concerns, requires and desires as they relate to your dental health and the look of one's smile. Only then need to they spend time diagnosing and consulting on the recommended treatment plan, which must be individualized for each and every client. Come across out much more info same day dental crowns

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Choosing Cosmetic Dentist

Today much more than ever, the choice of a cosmetic dentist is actually a critical decision that must be produced using the utmost care. So how do you decide on a cosmetic dentist? Soon after all, in today's marketplace, numerous common dentists execute at the least some forms of cosmetic dental procedures. More than the previous few years, there has been a dramatic influx of "cosmetic dentists" in to the field a lot so that in the business, being a "cosmetic dentist" is pretty much a cliche?. . . passe?. Why? Due to the fact as of late, any common dentist who does items as straightforward as whitening teeth can claim to be a cosmetic dentist. So when an individual is seeking to have a Hollywood smile, what should really they count on? Right after all, aren't all dentists exactly the same?

Picking out the best cosmetic dentist for you, a single with substantial encounter in complicated circumstances, comprehensive hands-on education, along with a gentle strategy that compliments your needs and desires is critical to achieving essentially the most prosperous outcome - your beautiful new smile. Educated and discerning people today will realize that most "cosmetic dentistry," (if carried out effectively), is complex in addition to a precise set of operative procedures which will dramatically influence their lives for many years to come. Picking a cosmetic dentist can be a difficult and confusing method. In the long run, it's a personal decision that every single particular person will have to make for themselves. We are able to, however, present some tips, which our clientele have located valuable during the choice course of action. From discussions with our clients, we think probably the most critical of these suggestions involve the following: 1. Take Your Time. Most cosmetic dental procedures are elective procedures, not emergencies. Time spent learning about the dental procedures, unique tactics and supplies, and cosmetic dentists that you are considering will pay great dividends when it comes to your understanding and emotional comfort later. If in doubt, see numerous distinctive cosmetic dentists for a consultation. This may clarify inside your own mind those private characteristics that you simply would like your cosmetic dentists to possess. two. Post Graduate Cosmetic Dental Training. To execute these procedures in the highest level; technical ability, an artistic eye, plus a rigorous plan of post-graduate instruction in cosmetic dentistry is required. It might surprise you to study that the vast majority of dental schools don't teach any courses in cosmetic dentistry. For the couple of that do, they are usually restricted to only a number of introductory courses. Your mouth is not the spot for on-the-job education. Hence, it is crucial that the cosmetic dentist that you simply select continually completes series of hands-on courses in cosmetic dentistry. The field changes swiftly and what was state-of-the-art 5 or ten years ago is not anymore. In depth instruction is crucial to learn the newest strategies and supplies to obtain optimal benefits. The significance lies not only in establishing the dentist's clinical judgment and technical ability, but also in demonstrating his/her commitment to practicing cosmetic dentistry in the highest level of excellence. 3. Experienced Credentials. In dentistry as in medicine, specialties exist that indicate a greater amount of education, know-how, and experience in distinct regions of focus. Presently, on the other hand, there is not an American Dental Association (ADA) recognized specialty in cosmetic dentistry. In 1984, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) was formed and has filled the need to have for credentialing within this location. Presently, with 5,000 members in the U.S and in 40 nations around the world, the AACD is definitely the largest international dental organization committed specifically for the art and science of cosmetic dentistry.

The AACD also administers the leading accreditation system for cosmetic dentistry. The accreditation course of action is often a rigorous program, which calls for dentists to attend a variety of continuing education courses in cosmetic dentistry, be tested, and submit several cosmetic situations to be judged by a panel of cosmetic dentistry experts. four. Integrity. Come across a cosmetic dentist who's sincere in his/her assessment of your desires and of their capability to meet your expectations. Be wary with the medical doctor minimizing your recovery period and telling you simply how "easy and simple" every thing is going to become. five. A Caring Method & Wonderful Communication. Find a physician with a good chairside manner who conveys to you that they care about you as a particular person as well as a client. Cosmetic dentistry is often a method not a single operation. Find a person with whom you can talk easily. It truly is just as vital that he/she understands what you desire as which you understand what they're describing. To accomplish these goals, the first thing the cosmetic dentist really should do is listen and make sure he or she understands all your concerns, needs and desires as they relate to your dental health and the look of your smile. Only then should they spend time diagnosing and consulting on the recommended treatment plan, which needs to be individualized for each client. Obtain out much more info computerized 3D dental technology