#ive only had it once because nowhere near me sells it

[lycorid]

Getting wasted on soju (maybe) tonight 🍾🍾🍾🍾

[itsjustlikefallingsnow]

Oh, to be a mysterious old book collector that goes by Mr Valentine even though no one knows my real name or whether im a man or a woman. I wear half moon glasses with a gold rim and am never seen wearing anything other than an immaculately put together outfit of a long coat, a dress shirt and some worn dark green pants, maybe some suspenders, that fits my aesthetic perfectly. I have been fascinated with books since i was little, and worked as a librarian and delivery boy for most of my twenties, until the untimely death of my grandfather (who was always a little peculiar) leaves me with a small fortune and a large mansion full to the brim with trinkets and collectibles. I sell the house and use some of the money to buy a small cottage in the middle of nowhere. I keep as many of the trinkets as i can. After that i travel around in search of first edition plays or poem translations never published or a fascinating set of letters in an exchange between forbidden lovers in the 1800s. I collect a very very large collection of pieces of writing through the ages that i keep in my little cottage safehouse. I travel to france to london to moscow to japan, and once even to argentina and egypt. I go on ships and trains exclusively because thats where you can find things you didnt even know you where looking for. The day i turn sixty five i find a letter that leads me down a rabbit hole and i end up uncovering a decades old conspiracy that is still going to this day. I spend a decade following the trail, storing everything i find back in my little house in the woods, until one day i trust the wrong person and realise ive gotten poisoned. In my last moments i leave a note that i put in a book that i send in a little cart down the river Volga, which is frozen (im in moscow at the time). I hobble to the red square and die curled up near the ice rink. Ive always liked moscow during winter. My murderers think theyve put a stop to my knowledge but what they dont know is that ive left my cottage, and everything in it, to an old friend who has never gotten married, who ive always had a bit of a soft spot for. She learns of my death and mourns at least a little inside for the rest of her life. When she dies of old age she leaves my collection to her young granddaughter, who is so quiet and unbothered by anything that people call her peculiar in that way that implies something much more severe. When she finds out about the cottage she is delighted and moves there as soon as shes done with her education, intending to write biographies and historical non fiction using the resources i amassed, but not three years into her stay she hears a knock on her door during a storm and opens it warily only to find a bedraggled, lanky girl trying her best to cove a very old book from the rain who speaks in a heavy russian accent and begs to be let in so she can explain who she is. The girl lets her in and gives her a blanket and hot chocolate and listens to her tell a wild story about finding a book under a bridge and taking it and then having to run from someone who happened to see her carry it and started following her home, eventually resulting in her having to leave the country out of fear of being stalked, and finding an address disguised as a riddle in the book she picked up and deciding to go there. Her and the granddaughter become fast friends even though one speaks mostly in russian and the other in french, and then they both uncover the conspiracy and are forced out of the cottage into an adventure that they will never forget, during which they find out a lot more about my life and also fall in love. They survive and live the rest of their lives traveling, like i did, following trail after trail. They die in peace, leaving everything in their will to a young mother they see almost as a daughter and my legacy continues and grows through mother after daughter after granddaughter after lover. Centuries down the line, my grave is wrapped in pink lilies and blue forget-me-nots

[yes-ihavealwaysbeengreen]

The Next One’s on You 4/5

This one is going to hurt. I’m sorry. Here is chapter four: Champagne. Thank you so much for your support. I love every reblog, comment, and like.  Pairing: Maxwell Lord x F! Reader 

Warning: 18 + for language, mentions of pregnancy, toxic relatives  Taglist: @josepedropascal @mrschiltoncat @mrsparknuts @ghostwiththemostbitch @zannemes @oldstuffnewstuff @yespolkadotkitty @heythere-mel @justanotherblonde23 @artsymaddie @anetteaneta​ @maxlordsgf​ 

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Chapter Four: Champagne 

From the outside the coffee shop looks closed for the evening, the neon's are off, the chairs are up, and all is quiet. Except for the light bleeding from under the door that leads to the back room. There you sit, on the cold freshly mopped tile in the most expensive dress you could ever imagine. Heels kicked off, knees pulled up to your chest, and head down. You slowly raise your head and see your face reflected off the walk in across the room. A diamond headband in your hair, curls falling out of the once elegant up-do, and mascara running down your cheeks. This was supposed to be the happiest day of your life, but it’s quickly become the worst. 

Becoming a figure in the public eye was never part of your ideal life plan. But, falling in love with Maxwell Lord IV and becoming his future wife, did not leave you with much of a choice. When he made the announcement at the next public event the press went crazy. Tearing apart every inch of your life with tweezers, paying old friends, roommates, people you had gone to school with for even a smidge of gossip. They were ruthless and hounded you all hours of the day from the moment you stepped outside your home and then all the way to work. At the coffee shop business was booming and every day you felt like the new animal at the zoo. Everyone coming to stick their ugly faces against the glass and ooh and ahh at the barista who had managed to ensnare Maxwell Lord.

They weren’t interested in who you were as a person or even how you had fallen in love. Because stuff like that, it doesn’t sell papers. Luckily, your fiancé had been navigating the press for years and knew how to keep them off your tail in your private life. Shielding you from them in the comfort of your own home and helping him plan the ‘wedding of the century.’ Maxwell hired a wedding planner that he thought would get along with you and thankfully Juliet was perfect. She was organized, professional, and knew exactly what you wanted.

Yes, it wasn’t the small intimate wedding you had always hoped for but at least it wasn’t gaudy. Invitations had been sent out, food ordered, floral arrangements chosen, cake sampled, everything was going according to plan. Even going dress shopping with your mother, and grandmother had been perfect. Finding an eggshell colored dress with no train and small puffs on the sleeves. The salesgirl had placed a diamond headband in your hair holding the veil in place and giggled telling you it was sent over by Mr. Lord as a wedding present. The headband was white gold and had leaves encrusted with diamonds that shimmered in the light.

The big day was fast approaching, and thankfully Mrs. Lord the former was nowhere in sight. Although it didn’t leave you with a good feeling in your stomach, she had been too quiet. 

On your wedding day you woke up bright and early, Juliet bringing you breakfast in bed and going over the schedule for the day. You sipped a cup of coffee and smiled just letting her talk. When she was finished a team of stylists came in and got you ready. Manicure, pedicure, massage, makeup, and an elegant up-do, you glowed from the attention. When the dress was lifted over your head and cinched into place your breath caught in the mirror at your reflection. Fingers tracing over the fabric soft under your fingers and fitting just perfectly. They slid the diamond headband in place, and you wiped quickly at the tears streaming down your cheeks.

“Oh honey,” you turn and laugh as your father cries watching you, “you’re so beautiful.” You hold out your arms and hug him and he squeezes you tight. Juliet ushers the two of you down and to the limo to take you to the cathedral. The only church big enough for all the guests you had been forced to invite. When you step from the limo you feel like Princess Diana on the television and give a small wave to the growing crowds. Fingers digging into your fathers’ arm as he confidently leads you forward. Inside are your roommates and friends Michael and Robin acting as your bridesmaid/man. They are ushered down the aisle to the wedding march and your dad takes a deep breath leading you.

Your steps are slow and sure as you pass the elegant floral arrangements of white roses. The petals lining the aisle as you smile at some of the familiar faces. When you look up your breath is sucked out and you beam at your husband to be. Wearing a tuxedo and a hint of a familiar pocket square sticking out. He’s perfect, and smiling so brightly he rivals the sun, as he watches you glide toward him. 

You reach out to grab his hand and feel it tighten around your own. His eyes glassy with unshed tears as he smiles at you. Not the fake one from the television but the one he reserves just for you, warm and so full of love. You beam right back at him and mouth I love you before turning to the officiant. You choose not to write your own vows instead following along with the usual lines. Saving your vows for when you’re alone later. When he comes to ask for objections your smile dims as the sound of heels clacking on the floor directs your attention to the aisle.

Mrs. Lord in a white chanel suit is stalking towards you with a sneer. Maxwell moves to stand in front of you when the doors at the back of the church open and in walks….Tom? Your sleazy date from the first night with Maxwell is strutting confidently up the aisle wearing a tuxedo and smiling broadly, coming to stand beside Maxwell’s mother.

“Hi baby,” he coos at you and you shudder.

“What is the meaning of this?” Maxwell hisses clearly angry.

“I have come to bring an end to this sorry excuse for a wedding. My son,” she turns to the crowd like the detective in the novels you read does before unraveling the great mystery, “has been tricked by this little harlot! She has been part of a plot to steal my son’s money and company from the beginning!” She turns to gesture at Tom. “Thomas here told me of her scheme. One year ago, she hired him to pretend to be her date and take advantage of her. She knew my son would be at the restaurant and wanted him to come to her aid.”

“That’s absolute bullsh-“ you're cut off as Michael steps forward.

“It’s true! She asked if I knew anyone she could use as a date to trap some rich guy, I never knew she meant Maxwell Lord,” he points at you and your heart beats loudly in your ears watching one of your oldest friends lie to your face.

“I was there that night, the night she needed to be ‘rescued’ she was all over my son and straddling him on the couch, sure didn’t look like someone who just needed comfort to me!” she shrieks, and several people scoff in outrage although at who it isn’t clear.

She continues on and on making more outlandish claims and each time you go to defend yourself another of your friends, coworkers, or even acquaintances would step forward and collaborate with her. Until you are in tears and Maxwell is withdrawing further and further away from you. The room goes silent as she makes the biggest claim of all, “AND I know she is pregnant! The little bitch is trying to claim my son is the father of her bastard child!”

Maxwell frozen turns to stare at you and your mouth drops open a hand coming to quickly cover it as the tears stream down your cheeks. From the back of the room another voice speaks out, “I can confirm it! She had the appointment two weeks ago, and I performed the ultrasound myself.” The technician from your doctor’s office steps forward holding out a black and white photograph.

Maxwell stares at it and then turns back to you, “Is it true?” he whispers voice cracking.

“Maxwell-“ you reach for him and he takes a step back.

“Is it mine?” he shouts, and you tremble, lip wobbling as you bite down hard enough to taste the tang of blood in your mouth.

“How can you even ask me that? Of course, it’s yours,” your voice quivers and he scoffs.

“Because it seems like everyone you know, is accusing you of sleeping around with fucking Tom!” he shouts, and you take a step back hand protectively covering your stomach.

He glares at you and you take a step back, “Were you going to tell me?” he begs, “That the baby isn’t mine?!”

Your voice cracks, “It is yours! I haven’t been with anyone else Maxwell, you know this!” you shout sobs swelling in your chest. All the guests watching the drama unfold. 

“Another lie!” his mother shouts, stalking over to Maxwell and whispering in his ear like the snake that tempted Eve. “She only wants to take your money, everything that you have worked so hard to build. All of your success will be hers. She doesn’t love you.” 

Your heart splinters as he nods and drops his head, she turns to you grinning. “I think it’s time for you to leave, you are not welcome here anymore.” 

“Maxwell,” you cry reaching for him but he is far away from you now. You hold your head up high and glare at the people who stepped forward. “How fucking dare you,” you say low and threatengly, “some of them taking a step back at the venom in your voice. You walk down the steps slowly and hold up a hand as your family tries to rush you, walking towards a smirking Tom you rear your fist back. It makes a satisfying crunch as you break his nose.

Shaking your hand as it stings and he curses at you from the ground, “Fucking bitch!” 

“Go to hell you lying son of a bitch! If you ever get near me or my child, I will have you arrested,” you storm out of the church blood boiling stomach sour. As you slam open the doors to the waiting area, a waiter for the cocktail hour passes and you crash into him. Coating you in champagne as he quickly apologizes begging for forgiveness.  You're too upset to even notice and when you open the doors of the church the press go nuts. Cameras flashing, you race toward the limo. Jeeves the driver, holding the door open as you dive inside, slamming it closed behind you. He quickly climbs into the driver's seat, and the tires squeal as he drives away. 

“Mrs. Lord, what happened?” You sob into your hands and try to catch your breath. 

“I didn’t become Mrs. Lord,” you mumble and he stays silent just driving until you’ve calmed down enough to give him directions. The night is dark and you make your way across town. You have nowhere to go. You live with Maxwell and your former friends and roommate betrayed you. “Jeeves?” he looks into the rearview in sympathy, “take me to work please,” your voice is soft and he nods turning the limo toward the coffee shop. He pulls up out front and you quickly wave him off as you get out of the car and stumble towards the door. Giselle is locking up for the evening and freezes upon seeing you. Quickly rushing to the door and letting you inside. You collapse in her arms and she lets you spill everything, running her hand up and down your back. 

The wedding, Maxwell’s mother, Tom, Michael, the baby...all of it comes pouring out. When you're spent and your eyes have no more tears you haul yourself off the floor and push into the backroom. Giselle follows and you ask for the keys, “I’ll lock the door when I leave just...please let me stay.” She nods and hugs you tightly again before grabbing her purse and sliding out the side door. You lock in behind you and lean against the door sliding to the floor. 

From the outside the coffee shop looks closed for the evening, the neons are off, the chairs are up, and all is quiet. Except for the light bleeding from under the door that leads to the back room. There you sit, on the cold freshly mopped tile in the most expensive dress you could ever imagine. Heels kicked off, knees pulled up to your chest, and head down. You slowly raise your head and see your face reflected off the walk in across the room. A diamond headband in your hair, curls falling out of the once elegant up-do, and mascara running down your cheeks. This was supposed to be the happiest day of your life, but it quickly became the worst. 

You place your hands protectively over your stomach, rubbing gently. Oh fuck...what have we gotten ourselves into now…

The rasp of knuckles sounds at the back door. 

[love-y-o-u-3000]

Undercover in Spain - Part I Part II Part III  Part IV Part V

John has already changed into the sleepwear and got into bed but trying to focus on anything but the notion of Sherlock currently showering in the bathroom seems to be absolutely futile. As it happens, Sherlock steps out of the bathroom just as this very vivid image pops into John’s mind and... fuck, John curses in his head. Sherlock has nonchalantly walked into the room wearing only a towel loosely wrapped around his waist and as if that wasn’t enough, he runs his fingers through his semi-wet curls, reducing John to a proper mess. John is very well aware that he is gawking at Sherlock, but hell, what if he is doing all this on purpose? After everything that has happened in the restaurant, John simply cannot rule out this possibility anymore. And, only to reinforce his suspicions, Sherlock throws a coy smirk in his direction just before walking into the other room.

No. Ignore it. Think of something else. Anything. “The case,” John finally remembers. “Er, Sherlock?” he calls after him, making sure he sounds composed enough even though he doesn’t feel as such at all.

“Yes?”

“That guy... Harrington... whatever. Did you learn anything useful at all?”

“He is cheating on his wife.”

“...I’ve figured out that much myself. And how is that useful anyway? Isn’t this whole thing about money?”

Sherlock shows up in the doorway again, putting a t-shirt over his head, then leans against the wall, gazing down at John like he’s just discovered the most precious gem in the galaxy. He’s got that fond, dreamy smile on his lips and John cannot be absolutely certain that he is paying attention to him but, in a way, it’s somewhat adorable.

“Sherlock, we can’t come back empty-handed, what are we going to tell his nephew, hm?” John tries again, and this time Sherlock does reply, but doesn’t seem to be fazed in the slightest.

“Well, if we do come back empty-handed, that means the nephew was wrong and his uncle is here to bask in the sun and betray his wife, not to sell his family’s company to a filthy magnate... I wouldn’t worry too much.”

“Right, okay.” John averts his eyes, knowing there’s nothing else to be said about the case. Silence has fallen and he can but fiddle with the hem of his blanket, as if to keep himself occupied before inevitably breaking it again. “Are you... coming to bed now?”

“I might. I might not. I can still sleep on the sofa.”

It’s like Sherlock expects to be rejected any second now. Once their eyes meet again, John can see that he’s got the faintest blush upon his cheeks.

“Sherlock, we’ve already discussed this. You don’t have to sleep on the sofa... Come to bed. It’s fine,” John smiles softly despite feeling perhaps just a tiny bit nervous.

At that, Sherlock’s face lightens up like thousands of Suns but it’s still Sherlock. He doesn’t walk around the bed to reach his side, he climbs right over John and then leans against the headboard to mirror his position. Once he’s finally nestled, he turns to look at John who still hasn’t completely recovered after momentarily ending up underneath him.

“Remind me, John,” Sherlock says, pretending to be serious for a split second. “Why exactly we've never slept in the same bed before?”

John needs a moment to perceive but as soon as he does, he bursts into giggles, gently bumping into Sherlock’s shoulder. “Because we’re not actually dating?” It’s meant to be a joke but John can only hardly lie to himself. He’d do anything for a chance to be with Sherlock for real. Especially now that he realises that sharing a bed with him feels as natural as if they’ve been doing it since the very beginning.

“Good point,” Sherlock laughs. 

“Not that I wouldn’t love to try your bed sometimes.”

“Now that sounds strangely suggestive.”

John shrugs, smiling innocently. Any other time he’d make the effort to take his words back after making an innuendo but not this time. And turns out, he’s made the right choice. Because one innuendo leads to another and soon he and Sherlock are teasing each other back and forth and sometimes break into a crazy fit of giggles, and just like that they accidentally spent over three hours chatting and bantering. 

Which is why John looks positively horrified when he takes a glance at the alarm clock and sees the big flashing 2:14 on the screen.

“Jesus, no wonder I feel so knackered.”

“What, you’ve never stayed up this late?”

“Yeah, I have. I often do. Usually when you’re doing a particularly loud experiment,” John chuckles before reaching to switch off the lamp on the nightstand. The room suddenly goes dark and it takes a few moments until their eyes get use to it.

“Does this mean... good night?” Sherlock sounds almost disappointed. Or maybe his voice is just so hoarse due to exhaustion. He wouldn’t admit that though.

“I don’t know about you, but I do need to sleep, Sherlock,” John utters, adjusting his pillow, then lies down on his left side, so he’s still facing Sherlock.

“Sleep is boring.”

“You say the same thing about eating,” John murmurs, closing his eyes, for he feels so tired he can barely keep them open. “And the Solar System. And singing... Come to think of it, is there anything in this world you don’t find boring?”

“Well... you.”

John’s eyes slowly flutter open again. He can feel his lips spreading into the widest grin, even though he’s half asleep and can’t see much of Sherlock’s face for it is illuminated only by the moonlight that’s peeking through the windows.

“I never thought you could be this sweet.”

“Am I being... sweet? I am just stating the truth.”

John laughs sleepily. “I wish I was more awake to return the compliment.”

Sherlock lets out a long, dramatic sigh, but in the end, just smiles. “You really are going to sleep.”

“Mhm, you should try it too.”

Realising this conversation leads absolutely nowhere, Sherlock finally surrenders, lying down to face John. He doesn’t try to fall asleep though. His mind is too full, too clogged with thoughts, ninety nine percent of which involve John. After a few minutes of intense pondering and as equally intense studying of John’s face, Sherlock shuffles closer to him, and ever so softly whispers: “John? Are you asleep yet?”

John stirs and groans, but doesn’t open his eyes.

“John?”

“Mhm...”

“I have a question. Remember what you said yesterday?”

“I said a lot of things yesterday,” John mumbles into the pillow.

“About kissing.”

At once, John’s eyes fly wide open. He’s never been awaken this fast.

“I... I’ve been thinking and something’s just occurred to me,” Sherlock continues, looks a bit like he’s having trouble with picking the correct words though. “Remember what you said, in the elevator? You seemed to be fine with the idea of... of kissing me. But then... you didn’t kiss me in the restaurant even though you’ve had the perfect opportunity. I did notice that out of the 18 couples that were in the restaurant, only two didn’t share at least one kiss. One of them because the woman was about to end it and the other... us.”

John swallows. Is he dreaming? He can’t be. And yet, he can’t think of the first thing to say.

“Is that because we didn’t try it before?”

Words suddenly escape John’s mouth all on their own. “Try it?”

“I assume you didn’t want to kiss me in front of everyone because we’d never kissed before and messing up a kiss could easily butcher our cover. But-”

“But?” John can barely hear Sherlock over the sound of his heart thudding inside his chest.

“There’s no one else here now.”

“Sherlock, what are you implying?” What the hell is he implying?

“I... I think we should kiss now. To break the ice.”

Silence. John blinks at Sherlock, speechless for a brief moment. “You want me to kiss you. Now.”

“Yes. I am not an expert but I am pretty sure that kissing takes a lot more practice than flirting. If we kiss for the first time here, in private, it shouldn’t be a problem later... in public. I think.”

Practice. He’s still talking about the case. John can’t blame him though. ’What’s a kiss or two for a case’ those were his words, he remembers. Backpedaling now would make it seem like he was fibbing and in fact doesn’t want to have anything to do with Sherlock’s lips. Not even for a case. Which is nowhere near true, obviously.

“All right, then,” he breathes out at last, trying to ignore all the ways his body is responding to the fact that he is about to kiss Sherlock... right now.

“Just... a small peck on the lips?”

“No more, no less.”

“...Okay.”

Instinctively, they both begin to move forward in the same time, pulling against each other like two magnets until their faces finally meet in the middle of the bed. As it turns out two seconds later, however, this is most certainly not going to be just a small peck. First, there’s but a tender, tentative brush of lips but as soon as they actually touch John instantly melts against Sherlock’s body and kisses him hard and lovingly, completely forgetting that this whole thing is supposed to be just a ruse for a case. Because to him, it’s not and never have been anyway. John kisses Sherlock for real, holding on for a couple of long, beautiful, extraordinary moments... only to realise he’s probably overdone it and should have retreated much sooner. But just as he is about to withdraw, Sherlock suddenly parts his lips and begins to kiss back with somewhat an unprecedented passion. John half opens his eyes in disbelief, as if to make sure he truly isn’t dreaming, but he immediately closes them again because Sherlock is really urging him to deepen the kiss and hell, John has no idea what’s going on but this might as well be the most amazing moment of his life and he’s not going to pass the opportunity to make the best out of it.

But once he reaches to cup Sherlock’s cheek and bring him even closer, Sherlock whimpers into his open mouth and then... abruptly pulls back, panting and staring at John, wide-eyed, feeling like he’s just done something he should be terribly ashamed of.

Confused, John blinks at him, trying to make out his expression in the dark, but before his eyes manage to adjust again, Sherlock quickly turns away from him and curls up under the blanket.

“Sherlock?” John gulps, his voice but a broken, quivering whisper. This is precisely not how he wanted the kiss to end like.

“Good night.... John,” Sherlock exhales, struggling to steady his breathing. Closing his eyes, he presses two fingers against his own lips, as if to relive the feeling of kissing John but it’s too much, too much emotions to cope with all at once. This need to turn around and kiss John again is crushing him, he might as well burst with it, but... he can’t. John’s oblivious to how much Sherlock desires him, how deeply and unconditionally he loves him and... it has to stay that way, for Sherlock believes that revealing the truth and confessing his feelings would irrevocably ruin whatever it is between them. Just keep pretending, he thinks, keep acting like every next kiss and every touch is only for a case. Even if it hurts.

The saddest part about these thoughts is that right now, in this very moment... John is having exactly the same ones.

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[la-knight]

BOOKS I (RE)READ IN 2018: FURTHERMORE BY TAHEREH MAFI

"Alice Alexis Queensmeadow, 12, rates three things most important: Mother, who wouldn’t miss her; magic and color, which seem to elude her; and Father, who always loved her. Father disappeared from Ferenwood with only a ruler, almost three years ago. But she will have to travel through the mythical, dangerous land of Furthermore, where down can be up, paper is alive, and left can be both right and very, very wrong. Her only companion is Oliver whose own magic is based in lies and deceit. Alice must first find herself—and hold fast to the magic of love in the face of loss." "Red was ruby, green was fluorescent, yellow was simply incandescent. Color was life. Color was everything. Color, you see, was the universal sign of magic." "Love, it turned out, could both hurt and heal." "Narrow-mindedness will only get you as far as Nowhere, and once you're there, you're lost forever.” "Alice was an odd girl, even for Ferenwood, where the sun occasionally rained and the colors were brighter than usual and magic was as common as a frowning parent." "Making magic is far more interesting than making sense." So I actually read this book a few months ago and then recently reread it via audio so I could remember all the details for this review. I was first introduced to Tahereh Mafi’s work through her book Shatter Me, her debut novel. Ironically, it wasn’t through any of the ways I normally hear about books - Booktube, Goodreads, my best friend, Booklr - but from my husband’s aunt. She runs - or used to run, not sure if she’s still doing it - a book review blog. And she posted a review of Shatter Me and I was like, “What a weird, interesting writing style, lemme check this out.” At this point the entire Shatter Me Trilogy plus novellas had been published and I devoured all of them (still need to review those, too). So when I heard Tahereh Mafi was writing a middle grade book, I got super excited! Especially because this was during a time when I was too stressed out to read any YA, since most of the YA I like involves having to save the world and all the stress that entails. I need to lay out some trigger warnings real quick: the main character, Alice? Her mom is incredibly abusive, both emotionally and physically. It’s treated as not such a big deal in the book, which is honestly the story’s only real flaw, but it’s bad. It took me seven tries and resorting to an audiobook (and even with a fantastic narrator, that short audiobook took me almost a month to get through) because the abuse was so bad. So:

TRIGGER WARNING: THIS BOOK CONTAINS EMOTIONAL AND PHYSICAL ABUSE OF A CHILD BY THEIR PARENT

Let’s get started, yo! First of all, the setting. OMG. See, I love tthis thing called Victorian fairy tales, which is something you can find in books like Mary Poppins - these super fantastical bits of whimsy that just warm your heart and make you grin because they’re so creative and fun. In the Mary Poppins books, you can jump into chalk drawings and go to a circus amidst the stars and make friends with a woman who sells living candy-cane horses. In Catherynne Valente’s Fairyland series, there are shadow balls and talking phonographs. And in Furthermore, there’s light raining down from the sky in literal drops, sticks of magic you use like money, and forests full of invisible berries. The way the world is put together and described, so full of color and imagination, is awesome and beautiful and I could picture it perfectly. It reminded me in all the best ways of books like The Phantom Tollbooth (one of my favorites). But I wouldn’t want to live there, because Ferenwood is full of colorism and ick. Alice, the female lead, is an albino in a world where color is important and the darker you are, the more magical you’re considered to be. So Alice gets treated like garbage. 

Also I think Alice may be autistic, but I don’t know if she’s deliberately coded autistic or if Tahereh Mafi did it by accident while trying to make Alice eccentric, but she comes across as autistic. I’ve actually begun to pay more attention to that sort of the thing in recent years, being autistic myself, and I see it a lot - authors giving their characters autistic characteristics, often without meaning to. I just touch on it here because Alice is already treated badly for being albino, but she’s also considered a freak because of the way she behaves - like an autistic preteen. And I wonder if Tahereh Mafi did that on purpose as a sort of commentary or not, because while Alice is treated badly by the people of Ferenwood for her behavior, the Narrator (who is an actual character in the story; love when that happens) always sides with Alice in this regard. The storyline is sweet and I love it. Alice tries to compete in the magical testing all the preteens do on their twelfth birthday, and so she dances. And her dancing is magical but it’s not Magical, you know? So she fails the test. Well, turns out a boy who passed the test the year before, Oliver (the brat), needs Alice’s help fulfilling a quest - rescuing Alice’s missing dad. So they go on a quest together, although Alice hates Oliver (and rightly so, he’s rude). They go to a dozen different and cool places, all of which are dangerous and all of which are different. I wish we could’ve spent more time in those places but I understand why we didn’t. The only annoying thing is there’s an origami fox on the cover but it only pops up in one of the worlds for like two pages and then it’s gone and I thought we could spend more time both in that world and with that creature since it ended up on the cover. But alas, not. I understand why - middle grade is often cursed to be short, especially if it’s the author’s first MG novel ever. Once you get big and bad like Rick Riordan you can start tossing out gihugic tomes like Son of Neptune or Blood of Olympus on the regular. Oliver’s reason for needing Alice was one I didn’t see coming, nor was her magical talent - a talent they hint at throughout the book but never explain until near the end, at the perfect moment. I thought it was an interesting commentary on how young girls perceive themselves, that Alice hates this marvelous, amazing talent she has of bringing color into the world from nothing...because she can’t use it to change how she looks. Society has trained her already, by the age of twelve, to discount something incredible about herself because she can’t use it to make herself into what society wants her to be. That’s pretty impressive for a book this short. I loved some of the more deliberate messages in the work - the thing I mentioned about society’s pressures on young girls, and also that it’s okay to tell boys to screw off if they’re mean to you, and to have hope and to look for second chances (Alice thinks she only has one chance to pass the test and believes her life is over when she fails, only to find out she can try again the next year). I love all of that, and the lyrical and whimsical quality of the prose, and the world building is so creative and also makes me a bit hungry (people eat magic in this book, among other things; I wonder what it tastes like). Now...let’s talk about the abuse. That’s my biggest issue with the book. Alice’s mother is a total bitch. And not in a cool, kickass way like the lady in the show Empire. She’s vicious, she’s cruel, and she’s abusive. Alice knows - and the Narrator confirms - that she turned bad when her husband went missing, and apparently the worry for him and the strain of raising four kids on her own is making her hard and sad, but I don’t give a shit. I was hoping Tahereh Mafi would’ve gone all Hansel and Gretel on this lady and when Alice comes home with her dad, the wife’s dead or something. She beats Alice (at one point she beat Alice for chasing a boy out of the place where she was sleeping, even though he kept staring at her in her sleeping clothes, because apparently the boy - Oliver - had the right to break into their barn at 3AM and ogle Alice???), she verbally abuses Alice, she sends her to bed regularly without dinner, is constantly criticizing, won’t hug her or kiss her, and - this one really got me, for some reason - forces her to do illegal things. Those invisible berries I mentioned? Alice can find them and bring back whole baskets because of her magical gift, and so her mom sends her out to pick them all the time. If she brings home enough, her mom smiles. If she doesn’t, her mom yells and calls her names and sometimes beats her. Guess what? Picking those berries is illegal. We don’t find this out until much later in the book, but it is. The thing I didn’t like about the berries is that Oliver, who’s thirteen, is less concerned about Alice’s mother beating her for not picking enough contraband berries and instead focuses on how her ability to find the berries in the first place means Alice has really impressive magic. NOBODY seems to care how much Alice is being abused, not even the Narrator. The Narrator sympathizes with Alice’s hurt feelings and despair over her missing Father, but it’s never objectively stated that her mom is abusing her AND SHE IS. Yeah, her mom is sooo glad to have her back after Alice almost dies on her trip with Oliver, but so what? My roommate’s mom is so abusive that my roommate’s clergy leaders, doctors, and psychological therapist all said my roommate needed to cut ties with said mom, even though my roommate’s mom has also exhibited the same kind of “oh baby I’m so sorry, I love you so much” bullshit. That’s what abusers do. So I hate Alice’s mom. She literally makes her daughter feel like if she doesn’t risk her life numerous times AND bring her father back, there is no chance her mother will ever love her. And if she pulls that stuff off (which she does), then MAYBE her mother will love her. Nuh-uh. Nope. Hate that bitch. Other than that, I really loved this book. The characters felt real (Alice is me, but without my anger), Even the ones I didn’t like were still REAL, and well-drawn. The world building and word choice is fantastic. Basically, if you can get past the evil mom, read this book. World Building: 1 star Realism: 1 star Word Choice: 1 star Plot: 1 star Characterization: 1 star - ¼ star because Oliver Newbanks is an obnoxious little creep - 1 star because the mom is AN ABUSIVE EVIL BITCH - ¼ star because NOBODY DOES ANYTHING ABOUT THAT +½ star because Alice is amazing and has a genius brain and I love her Total score: 4/5 stars Would I Buy It: Yes! I own it and loved it enough I got the sequel for Christmas (in...2017...I've been sitting on this review for months...)! Would I Recommend: yes, but with trigger warnings. Again, highly abusive evil bitch mom who somehow doesn’t die.

[hazyheel]

NJPW Best of the Super Juniors 2019 Day 10 Review.

Before the start of the review, I should acknowledge that TAKA Michinoku has been forced to withdraw from the tournament due to a foot injury on Day 9. So, I don’t want to just give everyone a bunch of point for the matches that he was forced to forfeit, so I will be increasing the points for the wrestlers that were supposed to go against him on the night. So, we start out of Dragon Lee moving up to 10.

First match of the night was Ryusuke Taguchi against Ren Narita. Narita refused to start with the double fist bump, and quickly took Taguchi to the mat. There was a lot of fundamental wrestling in the early going, and it was super cool to see Taguchi taking this match seriously. It took a long time to actually get into striking territory, where Narita just got too frustrated and beat him down. Of course, this gave Taguchi some time to fight back. They exchanged counters in holds, transitioning from ankle lock to sharpshooter over and over. Taguchi was able to get the win with a long ankle lock, but Narita lasted a long time in the hold. Ryusuke Taguchi: 10, Narita: 0.

Grade: B-. Good match with solid fundamental and technical wrestling. Narita seems to be experimenting with different styles, and it seems like he does well with both hard hitting action and slow technical wrestling. He seems like he will be a good wrestler, we just have to see if he gets over.

Next we had Yoshinobu Kanemaru vs. Jonathan Gresham. Gresham locked up Kanemaru by the neck and just refused to let go. He really tried to keep the wrestling on the mat, but Kanemaru was able to get strikes in here and there. Gresham focused on the arm as he normally does. They did the classic rolling around for the pin spot, but they did it for a really long time. Gresham had an awesome german suplex for a near fall. Kanemaru followed that up with a ref bump, and then swung the whiskey bottle at him. Gresham dodged it and locked in an octopus with the bottle still in Kanemaru’s hand, and he got the win. Gresham: 8, Kanemaru: 4.

Grade: B-. Good match, I liked the rollup sequences, and Gresham seems to really be feeling himself. I just love seeing Kanemaru lose, and Gresham gave me what I wanted. He really is the heel master. 

Then we had DOUKi vs. Rocky Romero. Rocky was coming off of his huge win against El Phantasmo. Douki started before the bell by attacking while Rocky was posing. Douki worked over Rocky’s knee that had been injured during the whole tournament. Douki exposed a turnbuckle, and continued to beat Rocky down, only for Rocky to jam him into the ringpost. Rocky hit his classic tornado DDT, followed by a falcon arrow into the armbar for a submission sequence. Douki hit a cool move where Rocky was in the gory special, and Douki dropped him straight on his knees. However, Rocky was able to fight back into it, and locked in an armbar for the win. Rocky: 6, Douki: 2. 

Grade: B. This was one of Douki’s better matches. He actually wrestled here, and shows that he has talent, he just isn’t really connecting. People wanted El Desperado, and he is just discount El Desperado. But this was pretty good, happy to see Rocky get another win and bring his total up. 

Into Marty Scurll vs. Titan. Scurll tried to keep things traditional, but Titan was able to use some very interesting offense to keep things in his favor, and he certainly had the advantage when they were going fast. Brodie King got a little involved by grabbing Titan’s foot, so Titan hit him with a big splash. Scurll went for the mask a little bit, getting inside Titan’s head. Titan was going super fast though, hitting thrust kicks and huge dropkicks, Scurll didn’t know what to do. He hit a package piledriver for a near fall, and eventually was able to hit the Black Plague for a near fall. Scurll: 8, Titan: 4.

Grade: B+. Another very good match. Titan really picked it up a lot, creating an interesting show where he took down Scurll with interesting technicality. His speed was super fast, and he was looking really good. Scurll was just able to get an interesting win here, a bit out of nowhere. However, Scurll should be booked strong as one of Ring of Honor’s top guys, so I get why they did that. Good stuff here.

Next up, Bandido vs. BUSHI in a battle of the Luchadores. Bushi actually offered a handshake, but quickly dropped the facade, and they started going fast and furious. At one point, Bandido went for a splash in the corner, and Bushi just stuck his feed out to intercept him. Bandido played to his advantages, and that was his strength game. Bushi was able to counter a 21 plex, sending Bandido through the ropes to hit his spike DDT and a fisherman neckbreaker for a near fall. At one point, Bushi hit a destroyer, and Bandido sold it crazy well, doing a headstand for a couple seconds, but just another near fall. Bushi then hit the MX for the shock win. Bushi: 8, Bandido: 6. 

Grade: B. Bandido’s selling made this match really good. He put over Bushi big right here. Bushi has been impressing me the entire tournament, but I never saw him as a top guy in the junior division. But if that is what they are building him to become, then I am all for it. Good match, good selling from Bandido and good offense from Bushi.

Then we had Shingo Takagi vs. Tiger Mask IV. Tiger Mask was being evasive throughout the match, because almost any strike was taking him to the ground. However, Tiger Mask used that to his advantage to try to pull Takagi into submission on the ground. Takagi wanted to take the match to the outside, but Tiger Mask refused, so Takagi destroyed the knee on the inside. Tiger Mask was actually able to hit the suplex off the top after a little bit of a struggle, but once again only a near fall.  He then hit a tiger driver for a near fall, reversing the kickout into an armbar, only to be powerbombed for his troubles. Tiger Mask even countered a pumping bomber into a crucifix bomb, and then reversed the kickout into a stretching armbar. Takagi hit several pumping bombers for some near falls, followed by Last of the Dragons for the win. Takagi: 14, Tiger Mask: 4.

Grade: B. Before this match, I really didn’t buy that Tiger Mask could even come close to winning, and by the end I thought he really good and might take it. Of course, he did not, but he put up a hell of a fight, and it was a good match. I like to see Tiger Mask still fighting, no matter how old he is.

Into El Phantasmo vs. YOH. Phantasmo was super pissed about his loss from the previous show, and Yoh is obviously friends with Rocky, so Phantasmo can now get a measure of revenge. Phantasmo attacked before the bell, and beat Yoh with just about everything he could. He threw the barricade on him, hit him with a shoe and threw him far into the crowd. Yoh tried to get a flash pin for the win. Phantasmo was beating down his opponent, and then disrespecting anyone that he could. He got mega heat from the crowd for everything he was doing, and getting boos from everyone. At one point, Phantasmo shoved Yoh into the ref, and grabbed his British Cruiserweight championship, but Phantasmo got caught. Phantasmo argued with Red Shoes, and Yoh rolled him up for another huge upset. Yoh: 8, Phantasmo: 10.

Grade: C+. I wasn’t a huge fan of this match, it felt a little slow. It lacked the fire from Phantasmo, who didn’t seem as pissed abut his previous loss as his pre match attack seemed like it would. They didn’t work super well together, but their Raw skill helped them out quite a bit.

Next up was Will Ospreay vs. Robbie Eagles. Ospreay was super fired up for this match, because he could take the lead in the block at this point. Before the match, Eagles threw a Japanese flag patch at Ospreay, on that Ospreay gave him after a match between them in Australia. Ospreay wanted the handshake, but Eagles refused it. Ospreay gave Eagles a lot of respect during the match, and though not as much, Eagles reciprocated it. They quickly started flying around the ring as fast as anyone had before them. Eagles was trying to prove himself with his match, trying to climb out of Ospreay’s shadow, flipping around in the same way that Ospreay used to when he was a true junior heavyweight. Eagles softened up Ospreay’s leg, limiting his speed and making it easier for his submission. The two exchanged strikes at an incredibly fast rate, and Eagles finished it off with a splash to Ospreay as he ran the ropes, sending them both tumbling to the floor, followed by sliced bread on the apron. Ospreay nearly got counted out, but Ospreay made it back, only to hit a springboard 450 spike rana for a near fall. Ospreay had Eagles on his knees, and was unsure about hitting the hidden blade, and Eagles collapsed as he was about to go for it. Right then, El Phantasmo ran out to be in Eagles’ corner, and Eagles was able to lock in a Ron Miller Special. Eagles went for a springboard dropkick, but Ospreay countered by dropkicking him out of the air. The two then battled on the top rope, and Eagles hit a rana off the top, but Ospreay landed on his feet, hurting his knee, only for Eagles to hit the springboard dropkick to the knee. The two desperately tried to hit their biggest moves, and Ospreay wanted to protect his knee. At one point, Eagles tried to hit a spanish fly, but Ospreay held his ground and countered it into a powerbomb for a near fall. Phantasmo tried to run interference, but Ospreay kicked him off the apron. Eagles then countered a shooting star press with the knees for a near fall, and the kickout gave the ref a bump. While the ref was down, Phantasmo nailed Ospreay in the knee with a chair, which allowed Eagles to hit the 450 on the leg and lock in the Ron Miller Special for the win. Eagles: 10, Ospreay: 10. After the match, Eagles seemed a bit upset about the intererence, and he walked out on his cohort. 

Grade: A-. Big win for Eagles, and that gives B block an interesting story of 4 top guys. The match itself told an awesome story of mentor vs. student, and a student that had gone astray as well. They flew around incredibly fast, harkening to the matches of old from Ospreay. Eagles really impressed here, and both of their selling was awesome. I’d love to see another match between the two, a more fair match. I didn’t mind the interference, I think it made sense. I also think that it is only a matter of time before Eagles leaves Bullet Club, because he just doesn’t seem to agree with the kind of stuff that they do. I don’t know if that will lead to a match against Phantasmo or Ishimori, but either would be great. Match of the night right here. 

And the main event, we had SHO vs. Taiji Ishimori.  Sho targetted the arm during this match, wanting the armbar submission later on it the match. Ishimori had a speed advantage here and stay on his opponent to overwhelm him, but Sho was trying to overpower Ishimori. The clash of styles was interesting and entertaining. At one point, Sho copied a spot of his tag partner, missing a dragon suplex so going for a german instead. Sho was able to hit Shock Arrow, but only for a near fall. In the ring, ishimori was able to tie Sho up in a series of submissions that seemed like would never end. In the finish, Ishimori flipped out of a shock arrow and nailed a bloody cross for the win. Ishimori: 12, Sho: 6

Grade: B+. This match was really good, but it didn’t quite have the urgency to be great. They beat each other with their best moves that they had, and you could feel the desperation from Ishimori. They had a lot of good back and forth, and I loved the counters out of the shock arrow, and it was just really good to watch. Sho and Ishimori know exactly how to deliver, and that they did in the main event. 

Losses: Dragon Lee

Overall Grade: B

Pros: Douki vs. Rocky; Scurll vs. Titan; Bandido vs. Bushi; Ospreay vs. Eagles; sho vs. ishimori

Cons: phantasmo vs. yoh

[famedroleplayarchive]

MICHELLE CHAE, better known as RORIN, is the VOCAL AND RAPPER of CHROMA under BC ENTERTAINMENT. She was born on JUNE 20, 1999. She looks a little like KIM MINJEONG (WINTER) OF AESPA.

CHARACTER INFORMATION

faceclaim: Kim Minjeong (Winter), member of æspa.

legal name: Michelle Rorin Chae

stage name: Rorin.

pronouns: She / her / hers.

birth date: Jun 20, 1999.

hometown: Valley Glen, CA.

position: Vocal, rapper of Chroma.

claims: None.

BIOGRAPHY

triggers: Mentions of slut-shaming; misogynistic comments; estranged relatives; allusions to addiction and abandonment.

( MICHELLE CHAE’s LIFE IN VIGNETTES ● FROM 1999 → PRESENT )

SCENE I. VALLEY GLEN, CA — Q4, 2007. UNDISCLOSED ICE SKATING RINK.

“She’s a natural on the ice; it’s incredible to me how quickly she picked things up. Has she ever done this before?” The instructor queries as she gazes out at Michelle; watching closely as she finds her balance and gains more confidence the longer that she can stay upright. Never having realized how graceful she is, she aligns her small limbs beautifully to assist in her glides—merely understanding how to hold her posture for better balance. “Y’know, you should really consider getting her a proper coach. It’s not often that a kid just... knows how to control themselves out there.”

Her mother listens, then nods; letting each suggestion sink in before responding. “Well, if she likes it, then we’ll have to consider it...” It’s a simple response that she hopes suffices, and while she would want nothing more than to support her daughter in discovering what she excels at, she can’t help but think about the money in the family bank account—and how it’s nowhere near as high as it should be given the amount of people in their household.

“Look, mom!” The little one yells from the center of the rink, being brave enough to raise one of her legs into an arabesque while she skates; somehow not tumbling over in the process. It’s in that moment when the instructor cheers, gobsmacked at the progress. “See what I mean?” It’s a lot to consider, especially as Heesun knows the cost of putting a child through such a rigorous training regiment. It’s not only paying out-of-pocket for the materials needed or making sure the coach is paid what their worth, but it’s also long hours practicing and grueling schedules. How on earth any child can sustain that while also attending school is unheard of to her, but all at once, she notices how wide Michelle smiles as she coasts, and it warms her heart.

“Do you have any recommendations? I can’t really afford to pay an arm and a leg for it at this time, but if it’s within reason, I think it would be good for her... so long as it doesn’t get in the way of her studies.” Nodding, her teacher guides her mother into her office, but that doesn’t stop the rising figure skater from continuing. Little does she know, she’s falling in love.

SCENE II. BOSTON, MA — Q1, 2014. THE TD GARDEN, ARENA.

“You’re going to do a great job! We’ve been practicing a lot, your routine is great, and even if I’m hard on you sometimes, I’m still really proud of you!” Her coach urges, and she nods, but she’s not really paying attention to anything that she’s saying. Instead, her eyes turn backwards to the bleachers—doing her best to see if her father had arrived to join her mother in the audience. It’s literal milliseconds before she’s set to take to the ice, but so far, there’s no sight of him. Back at home, he’s her biggest cheerleader, but whenever it comes to showing up at important events, he constantly fails, and unfortunately, that’s not his only flaw either. Now that she’s gotten a little bit older, Michelle understands why her mom and dad don’t talk much, even if it’s only recently that they all sit in silence at the dinner table.

Right on time, the announcer calls her name and she rises; gliding over to her mark. She’s upset knowing that he’s not in attendance, but she does her best to suppress all of her emotions.

Like coach always says: “Now’s not that the time for that.”

Taking a deep breath, she easily finds her opening pose and holds it strong; powerful. So many thoughts race through her mind in that instant. She thinks about the choreography she’s spent months learning. She thinks about the plans that her mother made for after they’re done at the rink. She thinks about her dad and what he’s up to... and right then, almost as if to snap her out of her trance, the music starts pounding through the speakers—muscle memory kicking into high-gear to guide her through each detailed motion. It’s a release of her emotions through her body, and it’s in these moments where she feels the most free.

What’s unfortunate is that this rush of adrenaline never lasts as long as she’d like it to, and only after a few minutes, she’s back to where she began, but now poised in her final position.

Skating back towards her coach, Michelle takes her seat once more; a blanket draped softly over her shoulders for warmth. When her scores are revealed, they’re the same as always: fair. While she’s typically relieved to sit pretty in the middle, today, she responds negatively to them; feeling as though all of her hard work didn’t add up to a well-deserved win.

She also blames her father for promising that he’d finally make an appearance as her official “good luck charm” only to forsake her yet again.

Michelle spends the rest of that evening pensively staring out of windows; text messages arriving from her dad—all apologizing for not being able to make his flight after work.

SCENE III. VALLEY GLEN, CA — Q3, 2016. ULYSSES S. GRANT HIGH SCHOOL.

STUDENT A: “Gross... she comes across as so desperate, like...” STUDENT B: “I don’t understand what guys see in her, she’s obnoxious!” STUDENT C: “Yeah like, she still acts like she’s in seventh grade.” STUDENT D: “Hey, wait—didn’t she used to figure skate?” STUDENT A: “That’s right! I heard she had to stop ‘cause she’s broke now.” STUDENT D: “Desperate, cheap, slutty... guess that’s Michelle Chae for ya.”

—

Dad started to sell their personal belongings in order to feed his newly discovered habit. Mom was driven wild. It didn’t take long for things to explode, and with the end of their relationship came a screeching halt to Michelle’s figure skating career. With her father no longer being an active part of her life, she and her mother barely made end’s meat—barely seeing one another due to the lengthy hours they both worked to pay the bills. She’s only seventeen and instead of saving money for college, she puts every penny towards supporting her family. She spends so much time being responsible that she deeply sacrifices any personal pleasures and friendships.

Then again, it’s not like people at school are clamoring to get to know her.

From an early age, she knew that she got along better with boys as opposed to girls. In truth, Michelle spent a lot of time around other figure skaters ( most of which were female ) that often treated her poorly, so she’s learned not to really trust members of the same sex easily. Most of the time, those “friendships” turned into gross competitions, camaraderie devolved into petty rivalries, and honestly, she absolutely fucking hated it.

In her heart of hearts, she knows that it’s not good to alienate herself from other girls, and it’s something she works on, but at the same time, because of her close friendship with many of her school’s male students, some of her peers refer to her as a “whore” and a “slut,” and sadly, this label has stuck with her since middle school. Some say that she’s too sweet which makes her “easy.” Others say she’s fake and has stolen many boyfriends—which isn’t accurate at all.

Honestly, Michelle has ever understood the rumors. If boys gave her their attention and made her feel special, why should she be “burned at the stake” for engaging with them? For simply finding pleasure in their gazes; their touches? Instead of being embraced by the frigid cool, she’s wrapped up in the strong arms of a lover—that same rush of adrenaline now found in-between bedsheets as opposed to anywhere near a skating rink.

The downside to all of this, though? She falls in love far too easily, and more often than not, her heart ends up broken—and sometimes, it’s all her own fault.

SCENE IV. SEOUL, KR — Q2, 2020. SEOUL NATIONAL UNIVERSITY.

“Sorry!” Michelle exclaims, in English, to a passerby she accidentally bumped into—completely lost on her first day. It was her mom’s idea for her to attend school ( for at least two semesters, anyway ) in Seoul, and even though she was really hesitant at first, she thought that it might be a great opportunity to learn more about where she’s from. That, and well, she’d be able to see her grandparents way more often, especially since they’re getting older. That being said, it’s not been an easy transition, and the culture shock is rampant.

Luckily, she knows how to read and write the language, but that’s about as far as it goes. She’s embarrassingly American—her seniors often view her as rude and loud, but she has absolutely no idea about any of the social customs ( and spoiler alert: still doesn’t ) and knows that she fucks up a lot. Despite this, she fails to truly pick up on them, even after she’s been corrected.

After trying to find her first class, she takes a wrong turn and ends up back where she started—and as she groans in annoyance, someone calls out to her from behind; prompting her to turn around. When she sees a slightly older man approach her, she offers a grin, then a sloppy bow.

“Are you talking to me?” She asks, tilting her head gently; curiously. “Yes! I’m sorry to bother, but I think you might be just who I’m looking for!” “I... don’t think I know what you mean?” Michelle questions, a little creeped out.

Later that week, she attends an audition to join an entertainment company, and even though she has never had training in singing or rapping, she miraculously makes it in... and decides then to skip out on her nursing degree in favor of a totally risky once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

That being said, her mom’s going to be beyond livid.

SCENE V. SEOUL, KR — Q1, 2021. BC ENTERTAINMENT HQ.

Having only started training in April of the year prior, it’s not even been one year since Michelle began her training, so when she’s called into the talent manager’s office, she’s not expecting to hear any good news. After all, she’s constantly being told that she’s lacking in comparison to the other trainees, so how on earth could she have earned a chance to début? She knows a girl group’s being formed and that some of the others she’s trained with have already been given slots, and have even recorded promotional singles. Needless to say, she’s not feeling especially confident.

She takes the seat offered to her and does her best to be respectful, and when she’s informed that she’s been selected as a member for their upcoming project, she thought it was a joke.

“What?” She asks, gobsmacked, and the manager further explains why she’s chosen. In essence—well, at least from what she remembers—he said that she has great potential, and her skills in English, her unique vocal color, and willingness to learn are all assets to the group in various fashions. Stunned, all she could do was nod and agree with him; realizing then and there that this is actually happening to her. In what seemed like no time whatsoever, she’ll be standing on-stage as a somebody. She’ll be thrust in front of cameras and made completely vulnerable to the public. Truth be told, she thought she’d be working hard for a few years before getting a chance to become an idol, but now, it’s consuming all of her reality at a rapid pace.

As scared as she is, she hopes that being given yet another rare opportunity will convince her mom that this is a good idea. She also hopes that she’s able to pull off the image that they’ve discussed for her—one that rivals that of Snow White and Alice In Wonderland as far as purity is concerned. It’s no secret that she’s a bit rough around the edges, so she’s terrified.

All she can do now is hold out hope for the best, even if only the worst case-scenarios continue to plague her thoughts lately.

[essayofthoughts]

can i prompt the wanda n peter bro-ing out pls (w bonus pietro(?) n aunt may if ur feeling it)

Yeeee

Send me fic prompts!

AO3 Mirror

i.Wanda steps off the Quinjet and restrains herself from slapping the semi-smug look from Tony Stark’s face. For once, it is only semi-smug, so he’s probably actually taking things seriously for once. Instead, she curls her hands into loose fists at her sides and nods at him.

“Where is he?” she asks.

“Nice to see you too,” he replies. “He’s downstairs. And whatever you do, don’t leave the building.”

Wanda snorts. As though she could.

ii.Peter is a small boy, and scrawny. He reminds Wanda of some of the kids from the streets - small and skinny, in clothes that seemed perpetually baggy. He’s nothing like  them, though. For one, he is a spoiled American, with all attendant legal benefits. For two, he can go toe-to-toe with at least one Avenger. Ex-venger.

Whatever an exiled captain, a frozen Bucky Barnes, and all attendant heroes counts as.

Peter is perched up in the corner of a sofa, tapping at a tablet. He doesn’t look up as Wanda walks in, just starts talking at a hundred miles an hour in a way that only reminds Wanda more of the children of Novi Grad. “Mr. Stark! Great new formation, the code is-”

He stops dead, his expression almost scared, eyes fixed on her. Wanda lifts both hands, palms open towards him.

“Not here to fight,” she says. “Though I would like to punch Stark.”

iii.He’s a tentative boy. Almost scared - almost, but not quite. “Why are you here?” he asks. “How? You’re supposed to be in the Raft.”

It takes more confidence than Wanda has left to smile at that. Instead she says, “Did you think that Steve would just leave us there?”

The tablet is set down, his fingertips tapping steadily over the blank plastic. “Sooo,” he says. “Why are you here?”

This, Wanda knows, is the part where she must tread carefully.

iv.“You’ve been in the news,” she says. “Being a hero.”

It is hard, these days, not to spit the word “hero.”.

Peter shrugs. “Yeah. So?”

“Will you listen to me?” she asks. “Let me say what I have seen and what I worry about, and then answer?” He eyes her, warily. “I will not insult you, I may insult Stark. But will you listen?”

Slowly, warily, he nods.

v.She explains. She speaks of Leipzig, and the boy dressed in blue and red and black and adorned with spiderwebs flying out of nowhere. She speaks of a boy, a child who should not be amongst Avengers, a child who has not signed the Accords, is not even mentioned on them. She speaks of a child who has tried to do good, who has done good, who even in all his destruction has done everything in his power to save and preserve lives.

She speaks of what she has seen, and says, “Why?”

Peter blinks. “Why... what. Why do I do it, why did I do those things, why was I so stupid, why didn’t I listen to Mr. Stark-” he’s running his hands through his hair, speaking at a million miles an hour.

Wanda’s hand is gentle on his wrist. “Why did you join the battle at Leipzig? Why do you continue your battles here? Do you do it because Stark asks you to? Because you think he wants you to?” Peter is frowning, a small crease between his brows. “Have you even signed the Accords? Or do you exist in a loophole because you are underage and American?”

His frown does not uncrease. His hands go from tapping over plastic to folding over each other, pulling the sleeves of his hoodie down over his hands. “It’s complicated,” he says. 

Wanda offers a gentle smile. “You listened to me,” she says. “I will listen to you.”

vi.He explains how he sees it: he went to Leipzig, even without knowing all that was going on, because it was Mr. Stark who asked, Mr. Stark who made him a new suit. He went to Leipzig and knew he was safe because Mr. Stark would make sure Ross did not do anything against him. Knew Ross would never learn his alias, let alone his real name, not from Mr. Stark. He fights on...

“Maybe because I wanted to make Mr. Stark proud? But no one was listening to me, he never told me that he was looking into it, so no one cared.” He looks at her, eyes bright and earnest. “And if no one else cares then no one else is going to do anything. And... I couldn’t just let that happen.” His hands flex in his lap, fingers folding over each other. “I have powers, real, actual powers. And if I don’t use them, or I use them to hurt people... what does that make me? If people are in trouble, and I could help... I can’t not. I have these powers. I have the ability to help. If I don’t-”

He looks at Wanda, looks her in the eye and swallows. “I have a responsibility to help. To at least try. Do you... you know what I mean, right?”

Some part of Wanda wants to disillusion this young man. Some part of her wants to tell him never to rely on Stark, that Stark’s protection means nothing, that Stark rushes headlong into things without thinking of the consequences as much as any of them. Wants to tell him that Tony Stark would sell him out in three seconds if he thought it was for the boy’s best, if he thought it would help. She thinks of all of Stark’s little betrayals alongside all of his small helping hands - hidden messages to halfway around the world, warning them when Ross would near even though he owed them no debt, though he had reason enough to hate them as they did him.

She looks at Peter and half-sees herself and Pietro, stood before List as he made his offer to them all. She looks at Peter and sees what he is, not an echo of the past, but the boy in the present. A boy let down, a boy standing up, a young man who saw that no one else would help and tried and failed, and was told he should not have tried at all... and who tried again, despite it all.

“I understand,” she says, and holds her tongue on all else.

“Why are you here, anyway?” he says. “I mean.. how? And if you weren’t in the Raft then where were you?”

Wanda smiles. “Safe,” she says. “And for all our fights, for all I have blamed him for much, Stark does not want to see any Avenger harmed if he can prevent it. When I asked to speak to you, said I was worried for you, he understood.” It burns her tongue to say it, to admit what she has learned since Ultron, learned from seeing the man close up, and not his actions at a distance. “He worries too. He is just terrible at showing it.”

[lovemesomesurveys]

1) Have you ever heard of the singer Edith Piaf? I had to Google her, but I recognize one of her songs from a commercial.

2) Do you enjoy singing? Sure, when I’m by myself.

3) How far would you go to pursue the career of your dreams? If I had something I was passionate about pursuing and had the drive and motivation to do so, I’m sure I’d go as far as I could.

4) Would you ever cut friends out of your life it meant succeeding in that career? No.

5) Would you ever consider performing in a circus? No.

6) Have you/would you ever sing on the streets? No. Just because I said I like to sing that doesn’t mean I can sing well because I can’t. At all.

7) Is one of your parents in the military? No.

8) Have you ever been to a brothel? No.

9) Are you very religious at all? Yes.

10) If you’ve prayed before, has your prayer been answered? Yes.

11) Would you ever be interested in learning how to breathe fire? I’d be way too scared to ever come close. I don’t even like lighting candles.

12) Have you ever had an eye infection so bad that you went temporarily blind? No.

13) Do you know anyone who’s an alcoholic? No.

14) Have you ever injected any drugs? Just the IV kind while in the hospital.

15) Where’s the best place you’ve ever been on a road trip? The road trip to Idaho with my family and extended family a few years ago was a lot of fun.

16) Have you ever collapsed at any point before? No.

17) Do you ever get any excruciating back problems? I suffer from chronic back pain.

18) Do you know anyone who’s been killed in a plane crash? No.

19) Are you interested in boxing at all? Nope.

20) Is there any kind of meat that you absolutey despise? I’m very picky with meat, actually. I like beef, chicken, and pork, but only certain ways. What I mean by that is, I like hamburgers but not steak. I like chicken tenders and boneless wings, but not chicken on the bone or like rotisserie chicken. I like shredded pork and sausage, but not bacon or pork chops. I won’t even touch like lamb or any other kind of meat.

21) What’s the poshest restaurant you’ve ever been to? This one restaurant in a nearby touristy town.

22) Has someone ever brought you breakfast in bed before? Yeah.

23) Do you know anyone who has gotten into a serious car crash? Yes.

24) Have you ever knowingly been the “other woman”? No.

25) Has someone ever covered your bed in rose petals? Would you find something like that romantic? Nope. Yes, I’d like something like that.

26) Did you move around a lot growing up? Nope. I lived in the same house for a great chunk of my life up until about 5 years ago.

27) Have you ever gone to a restaurant and then realised you didn’t have enough money to pay? No. Gah that would be so awkward I would die.

28) Have you ever slept rough? Slept rough?

29) Are you flexible enough to become a contortionist? Uh, no. I’m not flexible at all.

30) Do you have any regrets or have you come to terms with your life so far? I have many regrets. :/

1) Do you know anyone who’s a veteran from WWII or from an even earlier war? No.

2) What’s been your worst experience staying in a hotel? I haven’t had any bad hotel experiences, actually.

3) Have you ever had an ingrowing toenail before? Did you have it taken out? Yes.

4) Do you like things like moose heads as decorations or not? No.

5) What’s your favourite dish in the world to cook? I’m not a cook.

6) Do you/does someone you know make extra money from selling paintings? My uncle, actually. He’s quite good.

7) Do you live anywhere near a beach? Yes.

8) Have you ever had any problems with getting building work done? I don’t do any building work?

9) Do you enjoy playing golf? If you’ve never played, would you be interested? Nah, it doesn’t look interesting to me.

10) Would you ever consider wearing a wig? Actually, I was talking to my brother about that last night. It started out as something Halloween related, but then I was like, man I wish I could afford the nice wigs or extensions so that I wouldn’t have to feel self-conscious about my hair and worry up the upkeep of the color, which I’ve slacked off majorly on for months. It needs to be dyed again so bad as well as a trim. I just don’t really like my hair, so if I could wear wigs or extensions it’d be nice.

11) Have you ever sent food back in a restaurant because it was just so bad? I’ve never had any bad experience like that, but my dad has. Once he ordered breakfast from this restaurant we often go to for breakfast and got what he normally did. However, this particular time the pancakes were burnt, the syrup was like watery, and there was something just off about the texture of the Canadian bacon that came with it. It was so bad that the manager actually tried it and agreed it was horrible!

12) Do you always seem to put your foot in it? Is this like the saying, “putting your foot in your mouth?”

13) Do you always make mistakes even when you try really hard not to? I’m great at that.

14) Have you ever been conned or scammed before? What happened? Back in the day when I actually fell for the stupid pop up ads that said my computer had a virus and I needed to get this virus protection program, which of course was in fact the virus. I was so naive back then.

15) Do you enjoy classical music? Some, yes. I have an appreciation for it. Especially piano pieces.

16) Are you one of those people who puts things off until the last minute? I’m a big procrastinator.

19) Do you enjoy a drink every evening, or do you not drink alcohol that much? I don’t drink alcohol at all.

20) Where would you like to go on your honeymoon? I doubt I’ll ever have a honeymoon cause I doubt I’ll ever get married, so.

21) Have you ever had concussion before? No.

22) Do you often find yourself yelling at inanimate objects when they won’t work? Yeppp.

23) Have you ever had a pet which has escaped? Did you find it? No, thankfully.

24) Does it annoy you when people dress their dogs up? Do you/would you do that? No. We do that with our dog sometimes. We don’t leave it on for a long time, and if she hates it we take it off.

25) Are you friends with someone whose first language is different from yours? No.

26) Would you be interested in becoming a chef? No. I’m not a cook at all.

27) Have you ever been drunk at work/at school? Did you get caught? No.

28) Does it annoy you when you see customers in hotels or restaurants being extremely rude? I hate when I see that anywhere. It’s just so unnecessary and uncalled for. Why don’t they understand that it gets them nowhere, and maybe talking like a rational person might get a lot more done. When they act like that it makes the person on the receiving end not even want to hear what they have to say anymore and are probably less accommodating and helpful in return. Had the person spoke calmly and respectfully, maybe they could get their point across better and something could be done. I get being frustrated, but it’s often misguided and handled in the wrong way.

29) Do you know anyone who is really hard of hearing? Does it annoy you much? Yes, and I feel bad because I know it’s something they can’t help but at the same time they kind of can because they could get hearing aids. Or in my papa’s case, actually use the ones he has.

30) Do you have trouble sleeping when it’s too hot, or can you cope? Ugh, yes. I absolutely cannot deal with it being too hot. I sleep with my ceiling fan and a desk fan, and it still gets hot sometimes.

[kristipetersenschoonover]

Photo by Jen Connic.

For hundreds of years, there have been lantern festivals in Thailand. There are two, but the one that features krathongs (water lanterns)—is called Loi Krathong, which in 2019 will take place November 13. There are many stories behind the centuries-old festival’s origins, but it’s meant to thank the Water Goddess for a successful rice harvest (read more about that here: https://www.discoverydcode.com/dcode/articles/how-to-enjoy-thailand-water-latern-festival/)

Just so you can get an idea of how many lanterns were around the edge of the lake. Photo by Nathan Schoonover.

Here in the US, many set water lanterns afloat for personal reasons: make a wish, say a prayer, honor a loved one. In response, water lantern festival companies produce events across the country—and they are happening everywhere throughout the year. To see a video of what it’s like, you can watch Water Lantern Festival’s promotional film here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLaJA7xAFtg

You can find an event near you, order tickets and more at the website here: https://www.waterlanternfestival.com/ You can also see if the company 1000 Lights is presenting one nearby: https://www.1000lights.com/

In February, I found out about an event on the other side of town, happening in May. I corralled some friends, and made the plans! All in all, it was a lovely evening.

There were games set up for people to play, food trucks and a drink tent, music, and Rapunzel showed up for photo opportunities (if you know the movie Tangled, then you’ll understand why she was there). There was a guided meditation over the loudspeakers for those who wanted to participate as we got closer to launch hour. There were also some vendors selling jewelry and the like, and the Water Lantern Festival store kiosk was selling cool blankets, hoodies, bags, and an assortment of glowing things, like flower crowns (my friend Jen and I couldn’t resist those). In the interests of promoting togetherness and peace, there was a scavanger hunt which encouraged people to talk to strangers and ask them questions (which was really cool, but not too many knew about it–they should have put the slips in the bags with the lanterns). Although it was kind of late for young children, the spirit of the crowd was genuinely friendly and courteous.

Here’s a photo tour of our evening.

This banner marked the entrance to Ives Concert Park, which is located on WestConn’s Westside Campus.

If you go, be sure to order your tickets online in advance. You’ll save a few dollars, and your check-in will go much more smoothly.

My entrance wrist band (with the design on it), a yellow wristband (I’m over 21 and can drink if I wish), and a gorgeous amethyst and peridot bracelet that my friend Pam, who came to the event, gave me.

The basic ticket includes a cinch sack…I got just plain old blue, but as the night went on, I saw people with aqua and green and all sorts of interesting colors.

The water lantern kit came with each admission. Included was the lantern itself (don’t worry–extremely easy to assemble), a small souvenir marker, and an LED flicker light to set into your lantern.

You can see the crowd across the lake…even though there were hefty online pre-sales, I think they may have gotten killed with walk-ins at the last minute. I’ve never seen the Ives Concert Park so crowded. Photo by Jen Connic.

The wooden base for the lantern. Sticks go into the holes at the four corners, and the LED light goes in the middle.

This is the lantern’s paper sleeve on which you draw or write whatever you like; it opens like a box, and when you’re done, you simply slide it over the four sticks in the corners.

The festival was also about promoting feeling good about yourself as well as others. Signs like this were everywhere.

A few of the food trucks.

We just kept walking around the lake until we ended up here, but we didn’t really reserve enough space. Next year we’re getting there early and spreading out.

Rob, his wife, Jen, and their daughter Charlotte arrive for the festival.

From left, Rob, Emily, Charlotte, and Jen get settled. With everyone flooding in, it was difficult to save space, so we got squished. We learned for next year.

My friend Pam lucked out…she asked for a purple bag and got this pretty rose-colored one!

Me and Nathan grab a selfie.

Jen and I couldn’t resist these rose crowns! Photo by Jen Connic.

I waited in line for wine while Jen went off in search of food. She was going to get fries, but then I got a text from her with THERE ARE LOBSTER TOTS rendered in all caps. So, yeah, that’s what we ate! They were great! Chalk one up for ‘clever things to do with cheap-ass tater tots that will make you look like you spent a million.’ Photo by Jen Connic.

DECORATING OUR LANTERNS

Nathan gets ready to decorate his lantern.

Nathan practiced on scratch paper (actually, he said he was making stencils) before drawing on the real thing.

Nathan’s lantern

Nathan holds up his lantern.

Awww!! My husband put that he loves me forever on his lantern!! I LOVE THIS!! In case you’re wondering, the stuff on the top stands for “Worshipful Master Nathan D. Schoonover 2019,” which is a reference to the Masonic Lodge, where he is worshipful master this year.

Pam made a lantern in honor of her late father.

Sometimes, Jen really hates having her picture taken.

These wooded paths connect the lake. They’re quite beautiful, just don’t go back there after dark without a flashlight. I went back there to find a quiet place to decorate my lantern. I ended up chatting with a bunch of people, which made my friends joke when I had disappeared for a while that I was “writing the great American novel” on my lantern.

Remember my friends joking that I was writing “the great American novel”? Well, they were close–I DID start a short story.

Panel 2 of my lantern.

Don’t ask me what the 9,855 day thing is about, because I have no idea. I had to fill the page up after that, so I decided to write out Frost’s “Stopping by Woods,” since that’s my favorite poem of all time.

Panel 4 of my lantern. I had to finish the poem.

Pam and her lit lantern, which honors her late father.

Jen and her lit lantern.

Michele and her lit lantern. Photo by Jen Connic.

Me and Panel 1 of my lantern, which has the opening of a short story that’s been kicking around in my head since the beginning of April. Photo by Jen Connic.

Jen and the girls. It was a little bit of a balancing act because we were in a tight space, but we made it work.

Charlotte takes a break…let’s face it, she was only interested in the cream in the middle of that Whoopie Pie. But the real reason I included this photo is because it really looks like it was taken in the 1970s.

The girls got glowy things.

My lantern, panel 1, lit.

Emily contemplates her glowing toy while, across the lake, lanterns are being lit. Photo by Jen Connic.

Jen clowns around. Photo by Jen Connic.

My lantern, panel 2, lit.

My lantern, panel 3, lit.

My lantern, panel 4, lit.

Nathan’s lantern, panel 1, lit.

Nathan’s lantern, panel 2, lit.

Nathan’s lantern, panel 3, lit.

Nathan’s lantern, panel 4, lit.

Michele’s lantern, lit.

Michele’s lantern, lit.

The small lights provided in the kits didn’t always work. Here, Nathan works his magic with Jen M’s–and manages to fix it.

As darkness fell, many people set their lanterns around their camping areas to provide light (Ives Concert Park, in some areas, is dark because it’s not lit).

Michele’s lantern lights a corner of our camp area.

My lantern also lights a corner of the camp area.

THE LANTERN LAUNCH

Jen and Emily pose for a photo with the girls’ lanterns.

Charlotte and Emily are ready to put their lanterns on the lake.

My lantern joins so many others…

Lanterns float peacefully on the water. Photo by Jen Connic.

Jen’s photo joins others on the lake’s surface. Photo by Jen Connic.

Nathan’s lantern on the water. Photo by Nathan Schoonover.

Photo by Nathan Schoonover.

If you go…

1 Buy your tickets online in advance—preferably right when they are released, about three to four months ahead of the festival date. They are the least expensive at this time (they go up in price as the event approaches). Also, buying them at the door is a serious hassle and a time-waster—I saw the cluster that was in the line the next to me. Having the pre-printed tickets in your hand makes your check-in efficient.

2 Treat this event like you would any outdoor concert. Depending on your venue, I’d make sure you’d bring the following:

Lawn chairs/blankets to sit on

Trash Bags

Bug Spray

Flashlights

Wet Ones/Wipes

3 You’re only given one small marker in your kit. If you want to go nuts, bring medium-point Sharpies so everyone has a choice of colors. I will say, though, that the colors don’t really matter. Once the things are lit up and on the water, everything looks black anyway.

4 Arrive early, and stake out a spot large enough for your party to have breathing room. We really got crammed in because we didn’t reserve enough space. It was shoulder to shoulder, we could barely balance anything, and drinks and food got spilled everywhere. Again, arrive right as the doors open and spread out.

5 Lots of special things happened during our event. There was an engagement, a graduation celebration and the commemoration of an anniversary. Consider celebrating something magical!

ENJOY THE WATER LANTERN FESTIVAL!

Photo by Nathan Schoonover.

PS…If you’re in Danbury: Ives Concert Park Tips

I firmly believe the if you’re prepared, small hiccups won’t ruin your good time, so here goes. There were some venue-specific issues with this event (I’ve been to Ives Concert Park in Danbury before, and honestly, these are problems I see over and over again. Every time I go there, it’s like the first time they’ve ever done anything. I don’t get it). If you’re in Danbury and do this next year, then this part of the post is for you.

1 There are nowhere near enough trash cans, so people leave garbage everywhere. Bring trash bags.

2 The pathways to get around the lake are completely in the dark—this particular venue has lovely paths, but they are full of roots and vines and uneven ground, as well as mud (this is Connecticut. It’s a muddy hole). Bring a flashlight, or use a cell phone flashlight.

3 There was only one spot, it seemed (if there were more, I didn’t see them), to launch the lanterns, and it wasn’t very large, nor was it convenient. I hope they will choose other spots along the lake so people aren’t bottle-necking all at one spot. Advice: either try to be near the placement location so that you can set your lantern at the top of the hour, then head back and enjoy watching the rest of the process, OR, wait until the bottom of the hour, so you can sit and enjoy the sight of all the lanterns and then have barely any competition for a spot to set your lantern in the water. However, it was EXCELLENT that they had at least one volunteer at the spot to help those who couldn’t make it to the waterline (it was muddy, on a slope, and slick) put their lanterns in, and also, it was great that she had a pole and could push the lanterns out into the lake.

4 The line at the alcohol tent took forever, and this was because they were, simply, offering too many pours they had to make by hand: mimosas, gin and tonics, whiskey sours. Honestly, at an event like this with only one tent, the only booze that should be served is ready-made, hand-out-quickly type stuff: small wine bottles that don’t need to be poured, beers in cans, and perhaps wine coolers or pre-made mixed drinks. I’d suggest you drink before you leave your house or just skip the drinking unless you want to wait for almost 40 minutes for a glass of wine.

5 Because there is no picnicking allowed, if you’re hungry, you’re forced to deal with the food trucks–and the lines are ridiculous. No, this isn’t because of tons of people. This is because there are too few food trucks to handle the number of people, and these food trucks offer, again, way too much variety with specialized cooking times for such a large event (each truck should offer one or two items at a huge event like this, max, but then again, we’re not in a city like Austin or Miami here, so I guess these trucks don’t know any better). I’d suggest eating dinner before you leave your house so you can simply enjoy your night.

Looking for something different? Try a Water Lantern Festival For hundreds of years, there have been lantern festivals in Thailand. There are two, but the one that features…

[pensurfing]

Caitlin’s Three Things List

Okay, so moments (probably hours by the time I finish this) ago I wrote a goals list that I think is good for self-evaluation. (Keyword: This is what I think. results may vary depending on what you’re looking for.)

I’m going to hop to it and answer some of these that I laid out in hopes of having a better idea of what I want to accomplish. 

The Three Things Lists!

1) Three things that went well this year.

* Audience growth

So once upon a time, I grew a pretty decent following due to creating an Inktober Prompt list. My expectations: Maybe two of my friends would do this, maybe. And then one stranger that has followed me for a while. (There are a few followers I recognize their username because if I post something they always like it and for some reason that keeps me going.)

But because of this prompt, I was exposed to MANY new creators and illustrators that I now enjoy chatting with and following! Instagram had the biggest maintained growth. I’m excited to create for an audience that actually expects me to create and not just for friends who see my things “whenever they aren’t busy”. (Not to bash them or anything, just there are a lot where unless I tell them, they don’t see the posts I make.)

Another surge of growth in my audience was due to tabling at conventions this year. I was terrified to show my work let alone attempt to sell it to someone. Tabling at cons not only boosted my confidence but also quieted one of my ever going demons. “YoU sUcK aT dRaWiNg CaItLiN.” “How do you have a degree? oh right, you just barely passed.” I can’t say this is the case, there is an audience that genuinely enjoys my scribbles. So I am forever thankful to Atlanta Comic Con for giving me that chance. It honestly opened a few doors for me.

**Process

I’ve gotten more comfortable with showing my process. It can be messy, crisp, and illogical. But turns out the people who enjoy my content enjoy my scrambled thoughts. It’s something about not being alone in this sort of sense that calms the nerves.

So I can say with chest poked out that sharing process has gotten MUCH better. I can thank a self-help book I bought this year that was a FANTASTIC BUY. Austin Kleon has [two] (currently? If he has more then I’m buying it like people buy a name brand.) books that helped me see that it is GREAT to share not only the process but advice. “Show Your Work” is the book I’m talking about for now. Great tips, the outline is on the back of the book. So if you’re like me, I need to clearly see what I might be getting into, you might have a ball.

And finally, (not calling myself out on this but other) If you’re going to respond to people when they ask you “how do you___?” do not answer “Google it”. That is the rudest thing I’ve seen some of even my FAVORITE illustrators do; that response can burn in hell. PERIODT. (my one typo allowed.)

*** Art Style Exploration

For those who think college will help you establish an art style that you’ll enjoy or help nourish the one you currently have.... Let me save you over 80K.... No, the fuck it won’t.

That was the biggest thought I had going into art school. If anything, it confused me more and utterly destroyed what little confidence I had in my drawing style. After graduating, I had a huge swing from how I used to draw to how my art currently looks. I stopped trying to please the one professor who stood between me and my degree and started drawing to please my tastes. And guess what? That did something. And that something WORKED. I love what I draw now; I see why I chose this as my career path. I’m genuinely happy with how my pieces turn out versus in college just wanting to turn the damn thing in and hoping it isn’t an F.

2) Three things you could have handled better.

* The loss of a good paying client.

Now hear me out when I say this: A good paying client DOES NOT EQUAL a good client. Say that three times and then exhale.

Back earlier this year, I had the opportunity to work with a writer who gave me hell and back. And even that is an understatement. I dealt with her because in school you were taught “if they pay on time, finish the work and get the exposure.” 

I’m here to tell you my lesson learned: A good paying client DOES NOT EQUAL good exposure, good pay, a good client. 

I was doing the work of three for the price of one and a half. (And was always told I charged too much.) She tried abusing this power with friends of mine, with other illustrators. When things turned out bad, she tried saying it was my fault. She read my contract and then tried telling me I changed the wording, I purposely did this thing, another thing was my fault. I could go on with this story.

The part that I wish I handled better?

How I treated myself afterward. I’m so used to people telling me, “Cait, this is what you do wrong. This is how you fix it.” that I don’t consider my own feelings, and when I bring my feelings into the scenario they no longer matter. Because they tell me they don’t matter. In this case, I wish I had treated me better, because my feelings, my mental health, DOES matter.

**My Patience Getting Into Conventions.

Pretty self-explanatory. I got into one, finished one, and wanted to do eight more in a week. But this sort of thing just takes time and I need to accept that.

***My losses

I had to listen to a Little Mix song to actually learn this one. The context of the song is nowhere near the topic at hand. But a verse from Power feat Stomzy really packs a punch after this year: 

“ You look him in the eye and say, "I know I'm not a guy But see there's power in my losses and there's power in my wins" “

I had to look one of my demons in the face, and state something similar. My loses mean I’m trying. My loses piling shows I’m not willing to give up easily, and that is something that took a while to be content with.

3) Three things artistically you want to improve on.

*Composition

It’s not awful, but it can be better.

**Color

I told this BOLDLY if I might add while critiquing someone else’s portfolio; “Your color palette is boring. All your [things] look as if they are from the same universe, during the same time of day, with the same kind of mood. After three photos it’s bland, boring, and understood you have a preference.” 

Can you say damn Cait? The statement was, in fact, true, but I certainly could not talk. My color palette is mainly bright, pop, and happy. In order to tell a story, I KNOW it is best told with color. And I failed myself this year. But I sure won’t next year.

***My Damn Tag

Okay, alright. Why is it well-established artists have their tag figured out? Even some who’s art style is so recognizable (I’m looking HEAVILY at you Gabriel Piccolo.) we know it’s theirs, seem to have a tag that suits them and works for them. But more importantly, they put it in A VERY DECENT SPOT. SOMEONE SHARE THIS SCIENCE WITH ME? CAUSE APPARENTLY I DON’T GET IT.

4) Three things you want to focus on trying.

*More backgrounds.

As much as it pains me, I need to improve on backgrounds and perspective. When I do make backgrounds, I’m told I make great pieces. That I should look into becoming a background artist. And don’t get me wrong, I like them. But I don’t like them.

I feel as though I need to improve in that region so that way I don’t feel as though it’s a weakness of mine. My backgrounds are nice, but they aren’t nice to my standards.

**More designs

I love character designs, but let’s be real. If you were to scroll down my site or my Instagram page, or even this Tumblr archive, could you tell? 

I draw characters a lot sure, but none are designs. No process, no sheets, no turnarounds, none of that. So that’s a huge goal of mine for 2019.

***Scheduling posting

At one point I was pretty good at this. Live stream in Instagram and Twitter, cool. Videos on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Cool. Everywhere gets a photo, everywhere gets a silly one-liner. Yay. I’m not leaving anything out.

Well by the end of this year that totally crumbled. 

SO I want to try getting better at that thing there. Because having attempted this at the end of the year was cool, but it still wasn’t enough apparently.

5) Three positive things to tell yourself.

* You are an inspiration. That’s all you wanted to be in life, you did it. I’m proud of you.

**You didn’t kill yourself like you tried to; you opened up about it for once and used that pint up anger creatively. That is very hard to do, trust. I’m proud of you.

***You moved on, matured, and let it go. Even when the goddess inside you told you these peasants didn’t deserve your light, your friendship, your greatness. I’m proud of you.

I’m just proud of me for not snapping when I had every right to; not everything deserves a reaction.

6) Three negative things you want to leave for 2018.

*Comparisons 

Oh boy. I am extremely guilty for this: I’ll compare myself to a well-known illustrator my age. I’ll compare myself to friends who are in the field having a blast and getting work; I’ll compare myself to friends who aren’t in the field and they struggle at getting work. I’ll compare myself to the kid I graduated high school with who is traveling the world, is able to eat, come home to his dog and relax because he doesn’t have tuition to pay. I’ll compare myself to these goddamn baby boomers who keep repeating “We didn’t have it hard, you’re just being stupid. Millennials aka our children deserve to starve. We’ll just put our faith in our grandchildren because screw the kids we raised and refuse to pay accordingly. $7 an hour worked in my day, they need to make it work now.” I’ll compare myself to fake people I created in my head and purposely made scenarios and wonder why I’m not like them, said creations I made because I was pretty low for ten minutes...

I just compare myself too much. To any damn body. It’s draining, obnoxious and most of all pointless. My new motto for next year is: “Unless it is helping you grow yourself, your brand, your spirituality, don’t do it.”

I’m not comparing my chapter two to someone’s chapter thirty-five. I’m not even comparing my chapter two to someone else’s chapter two. I need to stop doing that PERIOD! My journey is different, unique, and worth seeing through.

**Listening to negative others.

A couple of years ago, I lost a close friend around the time my aunt passed away. During this time I was hypersensitive to any and everything done or said; I also kept many walls up to hide my mourning. He caught the crossfire of all of that. I kept secrets from him I was too prideful of admitting and lashed out because of the emotional turmoil I kept suppressed. While in the midst of packing his things and leaving my life, he mentioned that I was a failure because I was unemployed and artistically speaking I hadn’t accomplished anything; that I would remain that way because that’s just the person I deserved to be. Now mind you, I graduated college that year; he was a flunk out. I changed my art style dramatically compared to when I started school to pass; he thought just posting crappy pictures of lukewarm sketches were equivalent. I started attempting trends and all he could do was copy. Don’t get me wrong, this isn’t to bash my old friend. If he were to come back into my life and move on like nothing had happened I’d do the same. (With some limitations.)

It’s just while typing out this scenario, of our four-year friendship I can’t think of one nice thing/compliment/gesture he has said to me. That’s my problem.

I can be praised, admired, and look highly upon for years straight. But my problem is I let others negative thinking and comments marinate with me for a long while. Too long of a while.

Another example is my mother’s friend. (My mom has many friends that do this shit, but this one stung more.) 

This friend always roots for me; treats me like a person, and encourages my artistic journey. I consider her family before my actual relatives. 

We went over for some barbeque the family was having and I was ready. Black Hallmark Cookouts, laughing, good food, good music, shit talking others teams. She asked me a harmless question of when was I going to quit my day job. Seemed like nothing at first, until the added gest of what she continued with. “All I’m saying is you can’t do [your day job] forever. That will get old. If the art thing doesn’t work out next year what’s plan b?”

I’m not a calm person (usually). Normal Caitlin would have cursed her out and mentioned how just because she chose a job to settle and be miserable at for most of her life doesn’t mean I have to follow suit. But again, of all the nice encouraging things she has done, said, and showed, for a while, I couldn’t think of it. 

So I pray I let go of this nasty behavior in 2018; it’s going to be hard but it is dire.

***Saying I’m Not Enough

Alright, now put the combination of the two above in a bowl and what do you get? A Caitlin who struggles in interviews and applying for jobs because I let comparisons and negative comments rule my thoughts. This stopped me from applying to jobs I would have been perfect for; internships that could have helped me; posting art online.

We (including me) have to stop thinking that in order to be an illustrator means we have to pass a certain threshold of struggle, success, and a huge number of followers. That isn’t the job description. NO JOB DESCRIPTION has ”must have at least 10K followers on Instagram or Twitter.” nOnE. 

So we (including me) need to stop treating ourselves this way. Period.

7) Three things you’re looking forward to in 2019.

*Going to move conventions.

**Adding pieces to my portfolio to try again at job hunting.

***Becoming content with the fact that my current situation isn’t my permanent situation. Unless I laze around and make it so.

Alright, so this was basically me calling myself out on my noise. Lashing out my demons and putting it in writing what I want to accomplish. I hope this inspires you to write yours, even if you keep it private. I hope it guides you and maintains your vision.

I’ll see you in 2019

A new wave

Caitlin xx

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What Happens When You Get Famous Off One Song?

MILTON KEYNES, England — Last summer, a teenager named Tom Austin decided on a whim to record a rap song. He’d never made music before. But even as he was writing down lyrics — picking out references from an iPhone note of random stuff he’d been keeping — he was strangely sure of himself.

“I don’t want to sound bigheaded,” he said, “but I knew it would do bits.” (Translation: Mr. Austin knew the song would connect widely.)

The result was “Mary Berry,” a delightful, deadpan ode to life in small-town Britain. The title is a nod to the 84-year-old former “Great British Bake Off” co-host. In the song, Mr. Austin says he “needs a girl like” Ms. Berry; he defeats a local man in badminton; pulls out a secret Android cellphone; performs his own circumcision; threatens to fight the TV host Piers Morgan; flexes his discount Slazenger sneakers; and announces, “Top thing on my bucket list is to slide tackle the Queen.” For his rap alter-ego he borrowed the name Niko Bellic, an Eastern European gangster character from the video game Grand Theft Auto IV.

As Mr. Austin later wrote on Instagram: “I decided to make a song within like 2 days and then 3 weeks later I signed a deal for it, now it’s 2mil+ streams across 3 platforms CRUUUD.”

This success seems both calculated and hilariously accidental. In the intro to the song, he offhandedly shouts out the flashy East London afrobeats group NSG; not long after its release, he was touring Britain as their opening act. He’s taking meetings and other “bits and bobs,” Mr. Austin said, and carefully planning a second single with a record label. He is now 19.

In 2016, 13-year-old Billie Eilish posted the song “Ocean Eyes” on her SoundCloud and went to bed. She woke up to see it had accumulated thousands of plays overnight. She is now one of the biggest pop stars alive.

The 16-year-old rapper Bhad Bhabie has built her career off a catchphrase-minting “Dr. Phil” appearance. The 13-year-old country singer Mason Ramsey has capitalized well off a recorded Walmart yodeling session. Their sudden, culture-saturating music moments would have been impossible before SoundCloud, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and Twitter. Now the music industry, social media and the influence industry at large are racing to adapt for, and borrow from, such overnight success stories.

Tom Austin — or Niko B, for that matter, as he’s now calling himself, possibly to avoid litigation — is nowhere near as well known as Bhad Bhabie or Billie Eilish. His success, to date, is very much niche, and contained within Britain. But he’s at a crossroads each saw for themselves. He made a song. It did bits. What’s next?

Getting Down on Friday

A decade ago, instant virality could be a curse. Rebecca Black was 13 in 2011 when her uncanny-valley banger “Friday” — written for her in exchange for $4,000 of her mother’s money — exploded.

“It took me years to get healed,” she said in a recent interview. “When you’re 13, nobody can explain to you how mentally extreme everything is.”

Back then, she had vague dreams of Broadway, but no real career plan. In the years after “Friday,” she fended off all kinds of cynical business entreaties.

Now at 22, she’s built a team around her that she trusts. And she’s back making music: “Sweetheart,” her latest release, is available on all streaming platforms. She’s also talking about her experience, and getting very positive reactions.

“I had to figure out the long and hard way that nobody can give you this career,” Ms. Black said. “I had to do it in my own way.”

In the years since “Friday,” it’s possible audiences have become less judgmental.

While there’s still a bit of stigma associated with sudden virality, especially when it feels easily won, maybe we understand now that tunes can come from anywhere. Maybe we got tired of getting upset.

Or maybe the latest generation got better at being ready. In the end, Bhad Bhabie has bangers. Mason Ramsey is a legit country radio presence. And Lil Nas X’s path to success was, on a much grander scale, similar to Tom Austin’s. He used meme knowledge and a social media base to turn “Old Town Road” into the longest-running No. 1 single in Billboard history.

Ms. Black, as a pioneer, had no idea what was about to hit her. Teen creators now live knowing that any given thing they post might just change their life.

Crafting the Second Single on the Poets Estate

On a recent weekday on the high street of the tiny old town of Newport Pagnell, near London, Mr. Austin sat in a foofy coffee shop with a Realtree-style coat zipped to the neck. (He only opened it once, briefly, to remove a single key from a Prada fanny pack surreptitiously strapped to his waist.) He grew up, and still lives, in a humdrum subdivision down the road called the Poets Estate. He and his buddies used to skateboard, break into abandoned places, hang out at the kebab shop.

And the rest of the time — “deffo, 100 percent” — he was on the internet. At 8 or 9, that meant building Lego animations on YouTube. (“Like, a skeleton horse chasing a guy,” Mr. Austin said.) By 14 or 15, it was prank calls and mock news channel stuff. He managed to build up a bit of a YouTube following, then switched his attention to Instagram, where he first posted cool-guy fit pics before having a revelation.

“Mate, if I’m just showing you what I’m wearing, that’s not gonna get me anywhere. This is Instagram. You can’t deep it,” Mr. Austin said, meaning “take it seriously.” So he pivoted and started posting stuff like “me looking in the mirror, and in the mirror is this really buff guy,” he said. “It was the right turn to make.”

Around the same time, inspired by the multi-hyphenate talent Tyler, the Creator, he introduced a clothing label called Crowd; he now sells to customers as far as Dubai. He used to work at a Subway, but quit when a Crowd pop-up netted him more money in one weekend than he’d previously made in a month. He even wrote an elaborate resignation letter: “Thanks to everyone even Carlos bye Marisa I hope I can transfer my sandwich making skills to my future day to day life.”

As much as anything, “Mary Berry” was a promo for Crowd. (The video is full of Crowd clothes, and a post-video drop was his best-selling to date.) But it was also born of a generational D.I.Y. ethos: Why not do it?

Mr. Austin points to Alex From Glasto, a fellow pasty British teen who won viral fame last summer when he was pulled onstage at Glastonbury by the rapper Dave to perform the hit “Thiago Silva.” Since then, Alex From Glasto has released his own single. “I was like, ‘No offense to him, but if this guy can blow up …” Mr. Austin said, trailing off.

The making and release of “Mary Berry” was tied — breathlessly, naturally — with Instagram documentation: edited fake DMs from Drake asking to get on the remix, surreal footage of Mr. Austin surrounded by a platoon of life-size Mary Berry cardboard cutouts. “I did a video of me throwing a basketball out a window and then the Lakers being like ‘yo, we need to sign you right now,’” he said. The first Instagram Story tracking the journey is just captioned “about to become a full time rapper.”

He also got friends who are big on Instagram, like @GullyGuyLeo, to post a snippet of the song.

Then he landed attention of @ImJustBait, an influential British meme account run by a slick operator named Antz. (According to lore that Mr. Austin repeats reverentially, Antz started it without even having a cellphone. “He used his friend’s phone! Now he’s got, like, the most known Instagram page!”) Antz messaged Mr. Austin, saying, “yo, you’re jokes.” Now Mr. Austin is signed to Antz’s imprint, WEAREBLK, an entity created specifically to avoid the pattern of established labels profiting off viral successes they had no hand in creating.

So Mr. Austin is now officially, and accidentally but not accidentally, an independent musician. At an appearance at the taste-making Boiler Room Festival, he heard people sing his lyrics back to him for the first time. His tour with NSG took him to London and Birmingham and Manchester alongside “mad big artists.”

“I felt so bad because all these artists put in so much time and I’m just like, ‘what is going on,’” he said. The juvenilia-fueled song made the rounds and even got back to his grandma. (He said she texted him about one of the more anatomically graphic lyrics.)

Next up, hopefully, is some money. “My dad’s a builder and he doesn’t work right now, which is tough. And my mum’s a teacher in a special needs school. So pay off my parents debt, that’s the very first goal,” Mr. Austin said. “And after that it’s like — whatever. Literally tomorrow I could try beatboxing, and then, a year from now I could be a really famous beatboxer. Anything I wanna do, I’ll just do it. Cause there’s no reason for me not to do it. So I’ll do it.”

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To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before, the candy-colored confection that is Netflix’s latest surprise hit, is a near-perfect teen movie. But after we finished watching it a few times (okay, a lot of times), we found ourselves with a few unanswered questions. Who was that at the door in the post-credit scene? Did Gen really leak the tapes? And what happened to Lara Jean’s scrunchie?

Luckily, there’s a resource out there that can answer these questions: the books. To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before is based on a series of best-selling novels by Jenny Han, and the three volumes go into detail on the answers to some of the most pressing questions the movie raised.

Here are our biggest questions from the movie, and the answers we found in the books.

As the credits roll, the doorbell of the Covey house rings one last time. And standing poised in the doorway, clutching a bouquet of flowers and a calligraphy-embellished envelope, is what looks a lot like a grown-up version of John Ambrose McClaren, the boy to whom Lara Jean briefly lost her heart during Model UN and the recipient of her fifth love letter.

But as book fans know, there’s a lot more to John Ambrose than just the Model UN. And if Netflix does decide to make a sequel, as it is reportedly considering, John Ambrose will most likely play a major part in what comes next.

In Jenny Han’s To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before, Lara Jean looks back most fondly on her John Ambrose crush, despite the fact that he moved to another school district before high school. In the book, it was John, not Peter, who kissed Lara Jean during a game of spin the bottle.

So when Lara Jean begins to fear that she is getting too involved in her fake relationship with Peter, she decides to redirect her crush energies toward John Ambrose, even tracking him down to spy on him during a Model UN tournament just before that fateful ski trip. (“Wow. The body ain’t even cold yet,” says Peter when he learns of Lara Jean’s plans.) She gets too nervous to talk to him and runs away at the last minute, but that isn’t the last we see of John Ambrose by far.

In Han’s second book, P.S. I Still Love You, John Ambrose responds to Lara Jean’s letter with a letter of his own, confessing that he nursed a reciprocal crush on her back in eighth grade, and that he wished that he had worked up the nerve to ask her to the eighth grade formal.

To hopeless romantic Lara Jean, this confession is catnip, and when her relationship with Peter founders (she’s concerned that he’s still hung up on Genevieve), John Ambrose becomes an attractive alternative. In fact, as the book goes on, John Ambrose manages to become a more formidable rival for Peter Kavinsky than poor Josh ever quite was.

In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before director Susan Johnson hinted that she would like to see John Ambrose in the movie’s potential sequel. “Relationships are hard to navigate and [Peter and Lara Jean will] find themselves in one,” she said. “And they’ll discover what the next person might bring in John Ambrose McClaren.”

Toward the end of the movie, a video emerges on the internet of Lara Jean and Peter making out in a hot tub, with everything framed so that it looks like they’re having sex. Lara Jean is sure that Gen leaked the tape, but when she confronts her, Gen denies everything convincingly, twice. But by the end of the movie, no other plausible candidate for leaking the tape has emerged.

So, who actually leaked the not-sex tape?

We don’t know for sure where the movies might go with this storyline, but in the books, it’s clear that it was Gen who leaked the tape, and the leak is part of an escalating series of hostilities she has engineered against Lara Jean.

First, in book one, she spreads a rumor that Lara Jean and Peter had sex in the hot tub. Once the fallout dies down in book two, she puts the tape online. And after the tape is banned from the school campus, she turns it into a meme — GIFing it, photoshopping in cat heads, adding soundtracks — and makes it inescapable.

If you’re thinking that seems like a lot of work on Gen’s part for a petty high school feud, well, you’d be correct. But in the books, Han does just enough work on Gen’s backstory to maybe sort of almost justify it.

In the movie, Gen reveals that she despises Lara Jean because way back in seventh grade, before Gen and Peter ever dated, Lara Jean kissed him at a party.

“It was spin the bottle, you psycho, and it was tongueless!” Lara Jean protests.

“Well, it wasn’t tongueless to me!” Gen responds.

That version of the Lara Jean/Genevieve backstory might not be quite enough to support a grudge that spans multiple years and multiple movies: After all, by kissing Peter during spin the bottle, Lara Jean did absolutely nothing but follow the rules of the game she was playing. She even offered to spin the bottle again when it landed on Peter. Gen comes off as a petty sociopath for still being so mad about it four years later.

But in the books, Genevieve has a little more reason for her hatred, and that makes her an effective antagonist throughout the first two books in the trilogy.

That’s because in the books, Lara Jean and Peter don’t kiss during a game of spin the bottle in seventh grade. Instead, it happens at a party at Gen’s house. They’re sitting on the couch waiting for their parents, the last two people to be picked up, and out of nowhere Peter informs Lara Jean that her hair smells like coconuts and then kisses her. (It was his first kiss, he admits at the end of the trilogy.)

And Gen, watching, is horrified. “You kissed Peter that day at my house in seventh grade,” she seethes at the end of the book. “You knew I liked him, but you kissed him anyway.”

This is another case where Lara Jean did absolutely nothing wrong — she neither initiated nor reciprocated the kiss and did nothing to break girl code — but if you squint a little, you can see why Gen would be mad.

Unlike the spin the bottle kiss in the movie, this kiss wasn’t a product of pure random chance. It was actively initiated by Peter, which means that in a way, it’s a rejection of Gen. And Gen can’t let herself be mad at Peter, because she’s still pursuing him, so she gets mad at blameless Lara Jean instead, convincing herself that Lara Jean just went for it with Gen’s crush and betrayed their friendship.

And that’s not Gen’s only reason to be jealous of Lara Jean. Lara Jean’s mother might be dead, but she has a loving father and two sisters she adores, and her family home is always warm and welcoming. Meanwhile, Gen’s father keeps cheating on her mother with progressively younger women. “Did you know that when we were kids, I used to wish I was you?” Gen asks Lara Jean. From Gen’s perspective, Lara Jean just keeps on taking the things that Gen wants.

The movie’s Peter Kavinsky is less of an arrogant jock than the book’s Peter, so it’s understandable that the movie would choose to rewrite that first kiss sequence. (Movie Peter would obvs seek consent before kissing a girl out of nowhere, even in seventh grade.)

But while even in the books it seems like Gen’s majorly overreacting by plotting elaborate multi-level revenge four years later, she does look slightly less petty in the books’ version of the story. Slightly.

We don’t know. And to be honest, we’re still mad about that.

Original Source -> The mystery boy in the To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before post-credits scene, explained

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I am currently on COBRA insurance paying $472.00 a month. I have been trying to find an individual plan on my own and have been denied twice for pre-exisitng condtions. How can I have pre-existing conditions when I have health care for 7 years with lapse in coverage. THE HIPPA law states that if you have had continuous coverage for at least 12 months without a 63 day break in coverage, then the pre -existing limitations wouldn't apply. I feel like I'm being black balled. Who do i need to speak to? The health insurance companies don't even want to talk about the HIPAA laws.""

How to get a job as a finance & insurance manager?

I am currently a Finance Student, and new car salesman... It seems you never see F&I jobs advertized and when you do they always want people with experience in F&I... How does one get a start in F&I other than being promoted from sales, which wouldn't happen until a vacancy arises?""

How do people in Florida cope with high car insurance rates?

Let's say for a young single person who has been driving for 5 years with a 2 year old car. How can someone afford insurance with a tight budget?

Who sells the cheapest motorcycle insurance?

Who sells the cheapest motorcycle insurance?

How does the good grades thing work for car insurance?

i am 17 and i have gieco...what do i do if i have good grades? and whats the minimum grade requirement?

""Does car insurance cover break ins and stolen goods? If not, what does?""

I had laptop, camera, and gps stolen from my car in broad daylight over the weekend. I was just wondering what insurance covered these items..if any? thanks in advance.""

""What are the different kinds of car insurance, and how do they work?""

Im 15 and missed a drivers ed class. I know the collision insurance, thats pretty basic. Its pretty much all of the others that I'm confused about. The main things I need to know about is Liability Insurance. Thank you for all input!""

Whats the best cheapest insurance in fresno?

i just had my first speeding ticket, im 20 going to school n working n i am going to finance a 2011 cruze LT, i want a good but affordable insurance, any suggestions?""

What would be Cheaper car insurance?

im 18 and just wondering, what would be cheaper on insurance in belleville ontario? car, a truck, or a suv??""

Will Getting a license in a different state lower car insurance?

If you originally have a drivers license in one state, and move to a different state and get a drivers license there, can it lower your car insurance. I've heard from some people that it can because when you apply for car insurance they won't see any tickets you may have had originally, but I've also heard that no matter what they can see your driving history.""

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Bogalusa Louisiana Cheap car insurance quotes zip 70429

Cost to insure?

04 - 06 sti used in illinois for a 16yr old male. Is it true that males pay more for insurance then females?

Insuring a second vehicle?

My husband and I both have our own vehicles but have just purchased an old Land Rover for towing our trailer tent. We have been searching insurance companies online for a cheap quote but have been getting quotes for 1000+. We only want to use the vehicle occasionally & think this is a ridiculous amount of money to pay for insurance, (especially as the vehicle only cost us 600 to buy.) Can anyone recommend a company that provides insurance at a reasonable price for an occassional-use vehicle? Thank you""

How much would car insurance be for an 18 year old male?

I currently am under my mom's car insurance and I have a 2000 Ford Focus. I plan on trading that in for a 2012 Ford Focus, and I was just wondering how much it would cost for me to insure that car. My monthly insurance payments aren't that expensive. I just don't want to be paying more than I can afford.""

Start my own insurance company?

Hi, I am new in insurance business, I was wondering if anyone can answer my question. I am currently taking classes to get my life and health insurance, once i pass the state test do i have to work for broker? or can i start my own agency? do I need to sign a contract with insurance companies in order to give quote to my future clients? Thank you in advance for your answers""

Car insurance?

how much would it cost for a 16 year old girl, honor student & drivers ed to start a plan by her self, or would it be cheaper to be added to my parents plan? aslo the car would be a madza 3. THANKS :)""

Need help with car insurance?

Needing full coverage auto insurance and I'm looking for the cheapest route, any suggestions on who to go with?""

How much will my car insurance cost?

So im 18 years old . soon im going to drive a 1999 Mitsubishi eclipse gst ( automatic ) I have only been pull over when I was 17 years old for no driver license or permit, driving with no insurance, and blasting loud music, and I did paid the ticket on time too witch was 340$ so I was wondering can I still get a permit or driver license? Because some people said that I can't take it till im 21. Also some people say that i'll have to pay like around 400$ per month for insurance. is that really true?""

Question about car insurance in London?

My sister has gone overseas for a few weeks and has left her car at my house where I am taking care of it. I am not insured so I don't drive it. My housemate has insurance on her own car, would she legally be allowed to drive my sisters car? I heard somewhere that she could drive it, but she'd only have 3rd party coverage. Is that true?""

Can anyone tell me Obama's discount rate for Health Insurance?

He states healthcare will be affordable for everyone? What %age discount will we get? How much will insurance be (per month) for those battling chronic diseases that cost in the tens of thousand of $ each month? Do you think those people denied, due to preexisting health conditions, will be able to afford insurance now?""

How expensive of a car can i get if im military?

I'm looking ahead into the future a bit but in about a year i will be an E3 in the USAF. I will be bringing home about 1700 a month before taxes, so about 1300-1400 after taxes. I only have about 100 a month of bills and obviously live for free(housing and food). I was wondering, how much of a new car can i finance through a dealership. I have about 1000-1100 after i set aside some money into the bank. So that leaves me about 1000 a month that i could set aside to car, and insurance. I know my insurance will be pretty high, but i was wondering if anyone has any first hand experience as to how much of a car i'd get approved for. BTW: I have good credit, i dont have anything big on my credit report, but ive had credit cards, and cell phone, and furniture and insurance payments for about 3 years, and never had any problems with payments. So my credit is good with what i have, but i dont really have anything big so i would need a codigner if i were to try and get a car today. But from what ive read dealers usually approve anyone in the military, and especially if they have decent-good credit. THANKS!!!""

""Car Insurance, young male?""

I'm 18, i applied for a 6000+ loan and was approved, I didn't even need a cosigner because my income is very good. Its too bad the insurance company's just DESTROY ME when I find a car I like. I dont wanna drive a damn beater, I dont care how much it will save me. I am currently insured under state farm, they told me insurance for a mitsubishi diamante vr-x would be about 2800 a year.... My family has been with state farm since my grandpa, we have insured over 30 cars in our familys, and this is just the terrible quote they give me!? Its despicable, I refuse to insure with them. What are some good insurance companys that will cost less? I already checked e-surance and the price was better by far.""

Average 1 million dollar term life insurance premium?

Average 1 million dollar term life insurance premium?

Can't find No fault insurance?

I am looking online and I can't find any site that will give me a quote on no fault auto insurance. Everyone I go to is full coverage and I don't want that. I would say I'm pretty good at finding things online but yahoo or google searches are not giving me the sites I want. Please don't be like this one guy and give me an answer that an computer operator would give me. --- answered by carbuyboy . In order to get no-fault insurance, your state has to be a no-fault state. Only a few are. Since you can't find no-fault, it looks like you don't live in one of the few no-fault states. This does not answer my question at all not even 1% of it.""

Medical insurance...? 10 points?

I am 14 and I have a medical insurance covers my doctors appointments and my medication but at what age would I lose all that.... If I do what can I do? What covers my medication and medical appointments? By the way I'm not illegal if that helps...

What is the penalty for driving with no insurance?

What is the penalty for driving with no insurance?

SHould i trust AIS insurance broker co.?

I just got an auto insurance quote from AIS and they gave me $250 for 6 months for my 1999 ford. that's like $44/month for a 15000/30000 liability insurance and it is through MERCURY insurance co.... should i trust this and go with it?? i currently have GEICO paying $545 for 6 months

Average cost of 2008 Honda Accord Ex-l V6 Sedan?

Hello I am wondering what is the average price of a used 2008 Honda Accord Ex-l V6 sedan. I also want to know if this car is reliable, gets good mileage, and is this type of car considered a sport vehicle when it comes to insurance. Serious answers only.""

Is $$ 785.00 a year to much for Full-Coverage car Insurance ?

It's A.A.A. Insurance. My Honda car is 10 years old. With just 84,500 miles on it. --------------------------- (Such Low Milage cause I only drive 450 miles to 500 miles per month.)""

Temporary Car Insurance on my Mums car?

Hi, Is it possible to get temporary car insurance on my mums car, even for just a day or two on her current policy, or is it even possible to get temporary comprehensive cover with another car insurance company on her car while she is still on her own policy? Thanks, Boss1996""

Can I drive another car with my fully comprehensive insurance?

I have fully comprehensive car insurance on a car, I heard you can drive another car with the owners permission because you're insurance is fully comprehensive. (So if there is a crash my insurance will cover the costs 3rd party) Here's the tricky bit, I am on my friends fully comprehensive car insurence as a named driver. Can I (Being a named driver on his fully comprehensive insurence) drive someone else's car with there permission? Thanks in advance""

Change something in my Progressive insurance?

so when i got my insurance with Progressive, i was keeping my motorcycle outside, but now i keep it in a garage. Is there any way i can change the part of my policy where it asks where i keep my motorcycle? I was hoping me keeping it inside would get me a lower rate. Thanks!""

Can the government require us to buy insurance?

If the government requires us to buy insurance, cant they force us to buy anything they want? Couldnt they also forbid us to buy something they dont want us to buy? What happens if the insurance cost a million dollars and we don't want to buy it? We can no longer refuse to buy it. We are required to buy through the government. How does that empower the consumer?""

Cheap Insurance? For Young Driver?

I am looking for a cheap insurance company. I'm 17 and the cheapest quote iv had is around 2100. Anyone no of any cheaper? Thanks.

What are the risks of getting cheaper auto insurance using friends/work address?

Getting a car insured in Hoboken is very expensive ($750 for 6 months). Some of my friends use their friends address (Say Edison address) and get much cheaper quotes. What are the risks in doing this? My friend also had a claim with no problems (but it was a minor claim). Please advise?

Fastest and cheapest auto insurance?

I want to know the fastest and cheapest auto insurance online?

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Bogalusa Louisiana Cheap car insurance quotes zip 70429

How can i get cheap insurance?

I'am going to be 17 soon and i going to buy a car so i was wondering what car should i buy or what shoul i do to get cheap insurance, because at the moment it's cost about 3.500 and that just too expensive... help please""

Need a quick answer on car insurance?

My first question is, if your car is hit and the other insurance company admits fault - aren't they supposed to come meet YOU to assess damages? Secondly, is an insurance company allowed to deny you whats owed after already admitting fault and after already getting an estimate from a body shop? How do I prevent them from low balling me?""

Any suggestion for an auto insurance?

I'm currently under geico but I realized that they charge me too much.Do you know any auto insurance that is cheaper?

Health Insurance Now and Later?

I am married going on 2 years. We have decided that we do want children. I am looking at health insurance for myself and I was wondering if I just get health insurance including dental or do I need to go ahead and apply for pregnancy insurance before we even start trying to get pregnant? Are there any insurance companies who are better than others?

Personal health insurance?

Any other health insurance companies in Michigan that are good? I checked out Blue Cross. They're pricey but offer dental coverage which might be worth it. Because I got hit with some dental bills these past few years. Any websites that allow you to compare companies?

What happens if someone without insurance rear-ends me?

Here's a scenario. If I have a motorcycle with no insurance. Someone hits me at the red light and they don't have insurance. And it cost $25000 in damages. Considering they don't have insurance, it means they are poor. How can I get my money?""

What are some good insurance companies?

I am 20 years old, working part-time, living on Connecticut and making around 800 a month. I was wondering if any one has some ideas of good but affordable health insurance I would be able to buy on my own?""

I was in a car accident so i been off work how will the insurance pay me?

I been off work due.to my accident my insurance said ill get paid after 14 days due since I'm not able to work

Insurance prices?

does the color of a vehicle have anything to do with the price of insurance?

What is an insurance quote?

people say low insurance quote .... what is it. how does it work and how does the whole car insurance thing work what if i buy a $5000 car ... how much would i be spending every month including tax, insurance> EXCLUDE GAS""

How much would insurance for 2009 Ford Focus be? Estimate?

I'm wondering how much insurance would cost for the 2009 Ford Focus for a 17 year old girl be? I want to buy a 2009 Ford Focus when I turn 17 not this coming up January but next. Oh and prices of how much the car costs would be nice too. Thanks!

Why are so many Americans losing their health insurance plans due to the Affordable Health Care Act/Obamacare?

Is there serious corruption in the health insurance industry? Would that have something to do with it? Why would so many health care professionals like doctors and dentists have problems with the Affordable Health Care Act/Obamacare? By the way, I'm keeping my employer based plan.They're not changing it, and, it's through my union.No one else in my store is changing theirs,either.""

How much is car insurance per year for a oldish mini?

I'm 18 in June and I would really love a mini say 2005 or something like that. How much roughly would insurance be per year for one of them. Thanks guys :)

What are the cheapest car insurance companies you would recommend?

What are the cheapest car insurance companies you would recommend?

How much is car insurance for a first time teenage driver?

How much is car insurance for a first time teenage driver?

How much qualifies as full coverage insurance?

How much qualifies as full coverage insurance?

How important is car insurance ?

My dad works for an insurance company so he thinks I need insurance but I can't afford it. Should I wait until I have enough money for insurance to buy a car?

Who has the cheapest full coverage insurance in ca?

Who has the cheapest full coverage insurance in ca?

Insurance in college?

My mom tells me that you have to go to college directly after high school in order to stay on your parents' insurance plan or you get taken off and have to work full-time to get insurance. However, my question is if you get a job after high school and get insurance for yourself and then decide to go back to school a year later can you get back on their plan.""

No proof of insurance ticket LOS ANGELES CA ?

I got pulled over for speeding. Got a ticket for no proof of insurance. but now i have insurance .. i am 17 and i just wanna know whats gonna happen tomorrow in court ? and on the ticket it says (((People of the state or California Vs. me))) whats going to happened in the court?, are there going to be people watching me ? and ima take my grandma ? also if i cant pay the fine can do community service ? how many hrs ?""

Do insurance companies raise rates if they know you are dyslexic?

If you're had an evaluation and it comes out as positive. Would insurance companies be likely to charge you higher rates?

Ideas for quick car with cheap insurance?

I'm 21 and looking to get a new car that's both fast and cheapish to insure. I have 2 years NCB, with a clean license and I've never crashed. I have looked at some hot hatches and fast saloons. I was surprised to find that insurance for a Golf GTi was more than for a C32 AMG, a 180mph car with 150bhp more! I'm tempted by the AMG, but servicing might suck my wallet dry... Are there any other options? Looking for 0-60 around 5 - 6s, good mid range power, 5 seats, and economy at least in the 20s""

Could switching to Geico really save you 15 percent or more on car insurance?

Does the early bird catch the worm? Geico. 15 minutes could save you 15 percent or more on car insurance.

What is the cost of insurance for a bugatti?

What is the cost of insurance for a bugatti?

Why is everyone whining about being required to buy heath insurance?

you probably don't realize it, but you practically are required to buy car insurance. if you wreck and you have no insurance, it's not very pretty, especially for your money. Same thing with heath. if you get sick and don't have insurance, it's not very good! i don't understand why people so strongly oppose requirement to buy heath insurance, but don't even stop to think about car insurance, the same principle.""

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Bogalusa Louisiana Cheap car insurance quotes zip 70429

Do you have to have insurance for...?

I was wondering, when renting an apartment are you suppose to have insurance?""

What is the best low cost health insurance for a small business owner with no employees?

I have two daughters, one fifteen years old in high school and the other is 21 and a college student. I am a 49 year old woman and in fair health. My husband is a Vietnam vet in fair health as well and will be eligible for medicare this year, so he will not need this insurance.""

How do i use my insurance ?

i get insurance through my job but i dont know how to use it. Feel dumb asking but i've never had to go to the doctors before and now i do. Can someone tell me a a little bit about it. Do i call the doctors office first and tell them what insurance i have and they figure it out. or do i call my insurance first and tell them i need to make an appointment? i did call and they sent me a list of all the doctors my insurance cover.

Car insurance and CVT?

What is insurancegroup 13? how much would insurance be for a 16yr old first time driver on Mazda MX-5 2.0i 2dr Powershift Convertible. And cvt means the gears change by them self? good/bad? thanks

Am I eligible for unemployment insurance in Alaska if I am a full-time student?

Am I eligible for unemployment insurance in Alaska if I am a full-time student?

How to get insurance when pregnant?

whats the fastest way to get insurance when pregnant im already about 14 weeks

Where can i get less expensive car insurance for an 18 year old student with a 2000 mustang?

Well this may sound like a long shot, but I just recently bought my son a 2000 Ford Mustang, Now its insurance time, hes 18, gets A's in school and has had drivers ed. Why do the quotes from Progressive and esurance estimate its going to cost nearly $500 a month, even with a 1990 honda junker it still cost nearly $400 do these prices seem reasonable, i can't recall them being that high, when i first got insurance, thanks.""

How much does it cost for insurance on a scooter in europe?

I don't need an exact number, just give me a range.""

Insurance as a 17 year old on a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle?

I am 17, I am currently insured under my mums name on a BMW 320D. However I have my own car, which is a 1200 Beetle 2 Door Saloon, petrol and manual transmission. I live in Northern Ireland, UK. I was looking to get insured in it after I get it MOT'd and taxed. I know nothing about insurance on vintage cars, so anyone who has more experience in this field could you please tell me how to go around doing in. Who should I get insured with? I dont want to be spending more than 100 a month.""

Quoted insurance price?

I purchased insurance on the online weekend for my car. I paid the first monthly installment. Only to have a phone call telling me this price was wrong it was a computer error and the policy will cost a lot more. Do I have any rights here? Or must I simply front the rest of the cash to keep my car insured?

What is the relationship between the MOT & car insurance?

My daughter had an accident whilst without an MOT. She has fully comp insurance but as her car was stationary and she was hit from behind and she has an independent witness. The other driver's insurance will have to pay. But does her not having an MOT present any problems? Thanks.

Can you cancel your car insurance for a month and the get it back?

I'm going out of state for like 3-4 weeks and I was wondering if there's anyway to stop your car insurance for just that month and then Get it back when I come back without having to pay for it since that's kind of a waste. I have allstate

What is the cost of insurance for children and teens?

How much does insurance cost for a child from age 2 to 12? What about for a teen (from age 12 to 18)? Please list these costs separately. Thanks so very much. I really appreciate this. It's for a school project in case you are wondering. =)

17 year old car insurance?

Ive got a car and should (hopefully!) be passing my test soon but for reasons to complicated to list here lol I will only be able to drive it 2 weeks in easter time, 2 weeks in christmas time, 5 weeks around august and 4 days every 5 weeks, so by my bad maths thats just over 100 days. Are there any insurance companies for a 17 year old that you can get a fixed amount of days insurance, it seems such a waste to pay for 365 days if im only going to be able to use it for just under a third of the time. I read about some companies doing 60 or 90 days for young drivers but that might have been me mis-reading it, anyone hear about anything like that? Ive tried lowering the amount of miles on quotes but that hasnt reduced the price by much at all. I was hoping for quite a substantial saving. Any help would be greatly appreciated, Thanks.""

How can I put my girlfriend (8 1/2 years and still going strong) on my health/dental insurance?

Hi guys, so I have asked my job and it seems the only way I can add her to my health/dental insurance is if 1) we are married or 2) if i provide proof of living with her for a certain amount of years. There has to be some loophole because I really think it is ridiculous that we have been to together since we were 16 and I cant add her or help her in such a way. There is no possible way, in timeline, for us to qualify for such rules. 16-18 years old (in high school and lived with parents), 18-23 years old (Attended separate universities and lived in different cities), 23- 24 1/2 years old, (both living with parents back home, we alternate and stay at each others place, so have no set home or bills in our name, such as direct tv, electricity, internet, you name it. we are blessed with awesome parents) and yes we have though about just getting married, but no way... we are waiting until we are established and can fend for ourselves to make a decision like that, but yes we do want to get married some day, but not over screwing the government or other reasons. Also we live in california if that helps, since i know every state varies, thank s guys!! ^_^""

19 year old female just passed driving test. need cheap insurance quotes. is anyone else in the same situation?

i am a 19 year old female and have just passed my driving test. i know the insurance quotes i get are going to be expensive but does anyone know who is best to go with (cheapest) and is anyone else in the same situation? Thanks

Legal questions regarding my car insurance and getting my car painted?

My girlfriend recently put her car in the shop to get painted. Damage was done to the car and she had to put a $500 deductable to get the car painted and the insurance company paid $1500. she chose a shop to use and the check was made out to her and the shop was under her name on the check. The paint shop said she has to sign the check over for them to do the work. It has now been a month and they still have not completed any of the work. She keeps getting the run around with them. They are saying the have to bring the adjuster backout cause they found a dent they want to get fixed and then they found another dent. Basically we want the car out of there but how can we accomplish this and can we take legal action if needed, and what action can be done? Also on a side note we live in florida. As well she supposedly only has the check stub and no paperwork cause they never gave her any.""

How much does your motorcycle insurance cost?

Also say your gender, state, age, etc. P.S how much would it cost for a 18 year old male in NYC with a 600cc engine? ninja..""

Who Is The Best Car Insurance Company For A 17year old?

Who Is The Best Car Insurance Company For A 17year old?

What medical insurance is cheap in California? ?

Is there medicaid n Cali ? Or just Oklahoma

Will my insurance go up?

I got a failure to obey a traffic control device ticket because I cut through a parking lot to go on a road. I paid the ticket today, wondering if this gets turned into insurance? I am hearing mixed reviews on this from looking online. I would hate to see my insurance go up at all for something so petty. I'm with state farm. Im 25 and just had my insurance go down a few months ago. Never had an accident and havnt had any other tickets since I was 18.""

I want to by a nissan s-cargo does anyone know anything about them or what the insurance cost is?

http://www.carfolio.com/specifications/models/car/?car=131516&Nissan-quote Nissan s-cargo this is the site for my car and I love it just curious what the insurance will before I make a offer and would like to hear opinions and stories about them.

What car modifications dont affect insurance price?

... if anyone knows any car modifications that dont affect insurance...

Will the check from the auto insurance company be in my name or my mom's?

under name of insured it has my mom's name and my name. the car is in my name. I hit a car and the insurance company is sending a check for the repair costs after the deductible. will the check be in my name or my mom's name??

Why are car insurance quotes on comparison sites so high?

I'm almost 17 and I'm hoping to learn to drive and buy a car, I was looking on some comparison sites to see what the insurance might be on some possible cars (ford KA, fiat sciento, nothing too fancy) but the quotes were ridiculously high? I know being 17 will mean expensive insurance but this was really expensive, they said the cheapest was around 6000 for third party. This is really high because I know loads of people who drive at 17 and their insurance ranges from 1800-3000. So, why is it so high and will it actually be this price when I come to pay the insurance?""

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Please say why you believe this when all evidence points to the contrary. You talk about health, cost, care, ect, we do not have the best. People in other countries have better. I mean...I listened to sean hannity say that we have the best healthcare and the only evidence he could provide is some vauge story about a politician from another country coming here to get healthcare...that doesn't really qualify as evidence. Especially when the world health organization ranks healthcare, and we're nowhere near number 1. Now this is a fact that I've known for about two years before this debate even flared up. How is misinformation getting so out of hand? Please...tell me why we have the best with 50 million people uninsured. When we pay the most of any country in the world with some of the worst care. When we have some of the most unhealthy people. When insurance companies exempt for preconditions, when healthcare cost is the biggest contributor to our debt, when we pay premiums every month for something that doesn't happen, and when it does we have to co pay, then when it runs out we're screwed. Healthcare is the number one bankrupter in this country...over 70% of the people have health insurance when they first get sick and they still go bankrupt. Explain how this is the best please. And this has nothing to do with Obamas plan so keep it to yourself, this is about thinking we have the best healthcare and that other countries are somehow much worse then us (they aren't). Provide a source if you can.""

Motorbike insurances?

hi,just wondering whats the best and most cheapest motorbikr insurance right now on the market.at the moment iv got insurance qoutes from ebikes and is quite cheap.but the thing is,if its any good?somebodys got any experience with ebikes?sounds cheap but if there any good to insure with them?got a kawasaki vn900 almost 1 year ncb and a EU full motorbike license.age 25 full motorbike lisence 8 years almost 9.""

Car Insurance Quotes Please!!?

i have a nissan gtr r33 waiting for me to pass my test BUT what is insurance going to quote me?? -.-

New drivers (permit); what can save money on insurance?

Okay, new drivers in the family (got the permit today). Of course, DMV rats you out to Allstate, and Allstate charges a ton for insurance (Arm + Leg). Oh, two new drivers. So I'm looking for ways to show good character to Allstate or find a cheaper insurance. Now, I know some basic things about Auto Insurance: A) Good grades (above 3.0 gpa) can get a discount from some insurers (usually 10%). Have this. B) I drive a moderate car (not SUV or sedan). Good condition. C) The car will be shared between 2-3 young drivers. Since they can't all be in the car at once, I imagine this could reduce costs. D) No criminal record and no disciplinary file at school. E) In the Fall, Drivers Ed is offered. I understand that it also can reduce costs F) Parents are responsible drivers (low insurance) Who tends to be cheapest with Auto Insurance? Am I wrong in any of the above statements, and is there any other factors that can save money? Where is the best place to get a quote? Thank you!""

What is car insurance and insurance quotes?

i'm not driving yet but i am taking driving lessons and i am just searching around for a car but i don't understand how things work. what is car insurance? why do we need it? and what are quotes? please help me!!! thank you much love xx

Motorcycle insurance for 20 year old?

Thinking about getting a bike, it would be probably a mid 90's to early 2000's enduro that I would use mostly for traveling back and forth to work here in michigan. looking for around a 300-600 cc bike that'll probably be worth about $2500. I have only one accident on my record. Any idea of a round about estimate for insurance prices of just liability? Full coverage? Also how much is it to get the licensing and take the courses in michigan?""

What is an insurance discount disallowance?

i got my bill today for the lab where i had some tests done. on the bill it had a disallowance under the insurance discount category. just wondering what that was. the bill was about 400 and insurance paid 200 and it said disallowance of about 175 so my bill only ended up being 25 dollars.

Would my insurance go up?

I got into an accident because it was raining and the floor was slippery I was going max25 and the car slipped to the side and fliped over. Im planing to get an infinity g37 2 door car. Would my insurance go up? I had an 2006 nissan fronteir.

What is the cheapest car for me to buy in regards of insurance?

I passed my test in mid may 2009. So nearly a year and a half ago. I have a pass plus certificate. I know the best cars are obivously the ones with 1.0 engines and other small sizes. Im getting some horrible quotes, so I figured I would ask the community. Vaulkal corsas are the cheapest so far. But unknown brands like plutos are coming up quiet cheap. It is my first car, no one years claim bonus. I dint insure a car straight away because I was getting quotes for over 5 grand due to being 17, now im 2 years older and had more time holding a licence its obivously droped, but not by much. Any thoughts on cars?""

How much will my car insurance go up when i have passed my driving test?

I am a 17 year old girl. I am on diamond car insurance and for a provisional insurance for a year it costs 850. Does anyone know how much it will go up?

I have a 12 yr old economy car in California and would like to buy the minimum amount of liability insurance.?

My agent is telling me $850 a year. That sounds expensive. Does anyone have suggestions?

Insurance question?

My friend has a 1990 Mazda B-2200 Club Cab 4x2 and he's paying $140 per month for insurance. I keep telling him that if he gets a new car his insurance rate will go down because of the safety features on that car. His truck has no ABS, airbags or any other safety features besides seatbelts. He's looking to get a 2008 Volkswagen Rabbit. Now the Rabbit has standard 4-wheel ABS, front, side and curtain airbags, traction control, etc. The price of the car is around $17,000-18,000 but he's still worried that he'll pay more each month. Is that actually true or am I completely wrong?""

Denton North Carolina Cheap car insurance quotes zip 27239

Denton North Carolina Cheap car insurance quotes zip 27239

What is the diffrence between an 2007 Mustang and a 2007 Mustang Premium?

Another question is how much will insurance cost for a 16 year old with a license and driving certificate

How can insurance companies make money by selling life insurance?

Everybody will die eventually. But will insurance company pay the beneficiary all the time?

""Do I have a conviction, car insurance?""

I had my car licence for less than 2 years and went out to view a car, I was offered a test drive which I accepted. The police pulled me over and I was done for not having any car insurance, stupid of me but I never thought, my full licence was revoked and I had to start all over a gain on a provisional licence and also received a heavy fine. I reset my test again and passed and when I am asking for insurance I am asked for any convictions, I have not got a conviction on my licence or any points, my friend says I have been punished already by having my licence taken off me and re sitting my test again, and paying a fine. I now have had my full licence for 1 year instead of 3 years, what am I supposed to declare my licence is clean?""

Best car insurance for 16 y.o. boy that is getting his license?

Cheapest car insurance for the coverage you get? discounts for grades?

How can u break a medical insurance policy to get your own insurance?

my girlfriends mom wont give her the copy of medical card and wants to get her own policy

Im having a baby.. now i need insurance.. what am i able to do?

Im having a baby.. now i need insurance.. what am i able to do? Shes about a month along, andwe donthave insurance tohelp us have it.. what can i do? Can i still get it or do they see that as priorissue andsayno.. We need help bringing it intobthe world..butwere lostat the moment.""

I'm driving uninsured. We can't afford our vehicle insurance. Is it nuts to drive out of town?

Please settle an argument between my husband and I. We drive in our town back and forth to work, and I feel ok with that. I want to rent a car tonight because we have to go to an interview. It's about 2 hours away, down a highway strewn with police. I think it's crazy to try to drive in our vehicle, uninsured. He doesn't want to waste the money on a rental. It's a $5000 fine if we're caught - plus I'd likely lose my job (can't have a police record). How far would you drive uninsured? I don't even like driving in town - but we're a few months away from being able to afford insurance. Opinions please.""

17 years old how to get cheap car insurance?

I found a car i had my lieance for 3 months, the insurance is for 2400 how can i get cheaper insurance the insurance will be on my name or if i put it on my dad name how would i be able to drive the car.""

On average how much does it cost to insure an apartment building?

I am looking into purchasing 2 triplex apartment buildings. They are both brick buildings built in 1990. Both have been maintained fairly well and have a really good price on them. ...show more

Cheapest car insurance companies for young drivers?

Cheapest car insurance companies for young drivers?

How much (roughly) would car insurance for this car be a year?

im going to be 15 when i would be driving it and its a 1998 Lincoln Navigator and im with state farm and i will be added onto my moms policy and my sisters also on it and my mom and my sister have never been in car wrecks and im taking drivers ed and I live in montana (low crime) so about roughly how much would it cost a year for insurance on this car?

Can I have both employer provided insurance and obamacare insurance?

Can I have both employer provided insurance and obamacare insurance?

Whats the best dental insurance to cover for braces? AmeriPlan?

braces for adults in general...? and what exactly is AmeriPlan... if they are not insurance...what are they? and are they dependable?

Insurance Question??

Can you get insurance if you have a salvage title????

Whats the cheapest 4x4 to insure at 18?

i'm 18, just passed my test, live with my parents in a small town and work full time at the supermarket, won't be driving it much, i just want a 4x4!""

How do people with new cars afford insurance?

I'm currently a university student looking to buy my first car soon, but I recently looked at a couple of insurance premium quotes and my mouth just dropped. How on earth do people afford insurance, especially those with new cars? It's insane to think you're going to be coughing out almost $300 a month for a new car. How to people do it? One of my friends (whose parents own their own business) have 4 cars ranging from 2010-2012 under finance.They must be paying LOADS of money on insurance, but how to people like that do it?""

How much would it cost for a 2.5 nissan skyline to run? (Like insurance wise for a 17 year old?

How much would it cost for a 2.5 nissan skyline to run? (Like insurance wise for a 17 year old?

A person with sr22 insurance wrecked my car. Will sr22 cover the damages to my vehicle?

I was unaware the person I let drive my vehicle only had sr22 (Texas) insurance. He totaled my car while I was a passenger in it. My insurance is very unlikely to cover the damages since he is not on our policy, but would his sr22 cover the damages? I am very worried & any and all feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thank you""

Health Insurance (Prescription insurance denied) Why?

Bad title for this question I know. I have never really had to go to the doctor for anything, ANYTHING. Recently I went to go see one because my energy level has been horrible, and I am always fatigued. After seeing the doctor, and getting lab work done, I had spent almost a $1000 dollars. But still, I'm okay with that, if its like one visit every six months or so, so what. Anyways, they found my Testosterone levels to be really really low. So they put me on a medication called androgel. Let me tell you, I can only get 15 days worth of this medication at a time, but every time I go to Walgreens to get a refill, I spend hundreds. Tonight when I picked it up it cost me $268.41. I called everywhere to see about health insurance, even though I only need help with prescriptions. I dont know what to do. I dont need all out full fledge health insurance. But apparently if I tried to get it anyway, I would be denied due to a pre-existing condition ((WTF))!! Apparently the only people who can qualify for health insurance are those who dont need it to begin with. And those who need it are denied because of a pre-existing condition. They are no programs that help with prescriptions that I know of, that dont require tons and tons of paperwork, audits, background investigations, and appointment after appointment. I am really upset and am lost with regard to getting the medication my doctor says I need, reduced in price. I cant afford almost $600 a month. But if even if I try to get health care, i will be denied. Could someone please help me out : ) Thanks for checking out my question I dont have health insurance because I never needed it. Plus I have always been responsible with my money""

""I recently got into an auto accident in my gf's car whike she was present, will it raise her insurance?""

I dont have a car so i didnt have insurance, it was an atfault accident i think.""

How much does insurance cost on super cars??

How much does insurance cost on cars like Ferrari, Lamborghini, Lotus, Bugatti, etc.""

Best life insurance for baby? Cost?

Trying to figure out the best life insurance plan or place to use for new baby to come. How much does it cost upfront? Do you pay it overtime?

Motorcycle insurance?

I live in Southern California, what insurance compnay can I contact that will provide really cheap motorcycle insurance. Some of the rates out there are unbelieveable""

Homeowner's and Auto Insurance?

We've been with Allstate for home and auto insurance for over 30 years, and they have recently starting screwing with us about renewing out Homeowner's insurance. We're pretty sure they are nitpicking about things because they are not writing new policies for Californians, but are keeping existing customers for now. Anyway, I went to the Auto Club this morning and got quotes from them for Home and Auto Insurance and their prices are much better than Allstate's. What I want to know is anyone's experience with AAA insurance. Are they a good company to insure with, any problems, etc? Thank you for any information you can provide.""

Sue car insurance company?

Hi there. I have a question. I want to SUE my Car insurance company because they refuse to pay for my stolen car which is been more then 6 months and still hasn't been recovered. I was paying full coverage for about 4 months till the moment my Range Rover 1998 was stolen. After filing proper claims i get a letter from my insurance that they denied the claim. The reason why was because i misrepresented myself. and what they meant by that was that when i signed the contract i selected NO in a question ( Has your license ever been suspended or revoked) Now let me explain how this happened. I got the insurance thru my broker. Everything was done by phone. My broker happened to be family of dear friend of mine. At the time i asked for insurance my driver license was suspended already suspended and the reason why was because of child support for which i was going thru courts with my ex. First i decided to insure my car liability and my car was paid in full. On the liability contract it wasn't any question regarding my driver license either was suspended or not. After a week or so i thought to myself that if i get in a accident god forbid and it was my fault i have to may myself for damages and you know for such a car would be very expensive so i asked my broker if i can changed it to full coverage and so they did. on the day i did the change the girl that worked for my broker and assisting me asked me Klodian you are aware your license is suspended. I said yes and i explained the reason y. So she found this insurance company for a low price and she emailed me the contract to sign and fax it to her. now under the questions which i saw of course latter after i was denied claim i saw they were marked all NO and that was done on computer not hand writing. which of course in this case was done by the girl that helped me. Now my broker told me that insurance company should had run your driving record before they issue insurance to you and if they done that they were gone see your driver lisence was suspended. But when my broker asked them why they didnt run it Their answer was that they trusted me based on the contract i signed which to my opinion is BS. Now i want to sue them and all the lawyers they refuse to get my case and my believe is because my car is worth about $4800.00 and they don't see how they can make money out of me and i don't have to pay them up front. Now if i go on small claim max i can go is $3000.00 ????

Denton North Carolina Cheap car insurance quotes zip 27239

Denton North Carolina Cheap car insurance quotes zip 27239

Car accident in California with no insurance. What do do now?

A friend of mine just got into a car accident in California. He was test driving a car. The guy who wants to sell the car was in the passenger seat. My friend was unfamiliar with the area and the guy who wants to sell the car told him to turn right. While doing that he crossed another lane and got hit by a car driving there. Both cars got quite damaged, but no one got injured. Police came and filed a ticket against my friend. He does not have any insurance. What advise could I give him? What should he do next? I don't live in the states so it is kind of hard for me to help him.""

Is there a CHEAP car that fits my needs?

Hey, Im a soon to be 19 year old, looking for my first car, I iwll be getting my licenses next month and was wondering is there like a cheap big body cars out there sorta like the ...show more""

Home owners insurance?

I was wondering why insurance adjusters don't bring out in-fared while checking for home damage?? after all we pay for the insurance don't they have to look for the damage and have to be honest...

Any good/affordable individual health plans for me and unborn baby in Connecticut?

My boyfriend and I are moving to Connecticut in Nov. from Seattle area. His plan can't be renewed until next summer. I got laid off in July and am currently on COBRA plan with my ...show more

Anyone knowing the best/cheapest auto insurance for young drivers?

Hello! I am a young driver (19) who is looking to buy a new 2007 ford mustang (the deep red color). I really want this car but it looks like there is no way that I will be able to afford the auto insurance for this thing. Anyone know the best company for me to speak with? Any advice or tips will help. Thanks!

Can auto insurance keep policy after being told to drop?

Switched insurance companies. the original insurance company WOULD NOT CANCEL the policy. Is this illegal?

Will an insurance company insure our home if there is a unpermitted cottage?

I'm in the process of buying a foreclosure home (Saratoga,CA, can't transfer the insurance since it has already lapsed) that has a detached unpermitted cottage (2 bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom and living room total of 900 sq ft), the main home also has a unpermitted converted garage that is used as a in law quarter (separate entrance and full bathroom), it also has a unpermitted sun room too. I really love the home and tried looking for home insurance but it looks like no one will insure me. Is there anyway I can get insured for this property without having to lie about these unpermitted additions to the insurance company? Any advice would be appreciated and any suggestions which insurance company would insure me for a reasonable price. Thank you in advance.""

About how much is insurance on an 18 wheeler truck ( the tractor) and about how much is a trailor 48' long

getting n2 the trucking world. expect to complete truck driving school oct 11, 2006. looking 2 start buisness or start working soon after.""

Cheap car to insure for 17 year old boy?

Please just say a few car names and not your not geting any for cheap

Motorcycle insurance question?

I want to get a Yamaha V Star 250 when I turn 20. What would be the average loading percentage for 20 year old with a 250cc bike and a clean driving record? Also will I need third party and third party fire and theft or is it optional??? And what would the NCD% (no-claim discount) be????

Car accident and car insurance?

I got into a car accident and the insurance estimated the work would cost $4600.00 but I would have to pay the $1000 deductible. However, since it was the other guy's fault, my insurance company would send me the $1000 in a check and I have to go and pay the garage that fixed my car. It's been a little over a week now and I'm wondering if any of you have had this experience and how long it took to receive the refund check???""

What type of term life insurance to get?

I am a 23 year old male that has type II diabetes. I have around $40,000 worth of debt from student loans, and I'm going to be getting married in a year. My parents currently ...show more""

Cheap Auto insurance?

I got my G2 about 3 weeks ago, and i am trying to find a insurance company in the GTA that offers insurance for a primary driver for a low price. I am a teen and I would be driving a 2001 volvo S80 2.9L""

Cheapest car insurance company?

i am 27 years old have a pretty good driving record with only 2 violations (speeding, and stop sign) in the past few years. i have a 2000 chevy silverado (strip model, 2 wheel drive, nothing to steal on the inside with 120k on in only worth like 3,000) i only want liability no colision insurence. does anyone know what company through experiance gives the best quotes? i onlly need bear minumum on this truck and only drive it part time.""

I am looking for an affordable DENTAL insurance...?

Okay.. so I am an 18 yr old college students.. who just so happens wants braces. My teeth aren't too bad but I just want braces so make my teeth look better. Since braces are very expensive I was thinking about maybe getting a dental insurance that will help me pay for my braces. Also, I want those braces that are either clear or that go inside your teeth and not outside (Not sure if its possible, but I've heard about em). What is the best plan and/or what type of insurance will work for me best. Anything helps..""

Best health insurance?

Im looking for a great health insurance. One that is reasonable with cost. My location is kansas if it matters.

Can small business owners & the self-employed get quality yet affordable health & dental insurance...?

if so, how?""

Any suggestions on how to lower my car insurance?

I'm an 18 year old female driver, and about a month ago I got into a bad car accident due to a malfunction. When this occurred, the insurance and everything else was under my dad's name. Now that I bought a new car, my dad wants everything to be under my name because he doesn't want to get screwed over with high insurance and such, but the quote I got from Travelers (which was the insurance my dad was under)was around $800 a month, to insure my 2007 Honda civic, and my job doesn't pay enough to afford that. And I have other monthly bills to pay as well. Any suggestions on what I could do? Or what insurance company to switch too? Any helpful information is appreciated!""

Re. Car insurance?

Anyone work in insurance buisness? I have 2 cars, my mobilty car and a smaller car. I origionally bought it for my wife as she doesnt like driving my mobility car as its too big. I was advised by insurers to keep car in my name, Using my insurance in my name with my wife as a named driver and my 18 year old son who as of yet cannot afford a car as he is attending college and only gets 30 a week EMA if he attends. My wife and I want to give him the car as a joint 18th and christmas present. Now I am stuck if I hand ownership to him and he is pressured into taking out his own policy, my insurance that I have built up over nearly 35 years will possibly be voided and if I need to insure another car in next 3 years after my mobility car is handed back, I may loose my max NCD. Can I legally keep car in my name also my insurance and make him a named main driver, my wife as second and me as third. I have life threatening illnesses and want to give my kids their own cars. cont'd""

Hiring an employee / health insurance?

If I hire an employee in California do I have to pay for their health insurance? Is there some threshold like 40hrs/week where I have to start paying or what?

Can i get insurance just to do a title transfer??

i just sold my truck which i took the insurance like 4 months ago since i didnt drive it, and to get the title signed and notarized so i can sell it i have to have insurance. can i get like temporary insurance just to do that? how much is it?? thanks!""

What is the cheapest car insurer for a 17 year old WITHOUT a black box?

What is the cheapest insurance company without a black box or device to monitor you're driving for a 17 year old...?

What insurance companies will insure someone with a DUI on his record?

My boyfriend and I have our car and house insured under State Farm, but apparently they have a zero tolerance policy and have dropped him from the insurance. My agent was saying something about 're-evaluating' at some point in the future, but he was being so rude to me about it (I wasn't the offender) that I didn't really listen, and have no interest in staying with State Farm (at least with that agent). I assume if State Farm has a 'zero-tolerance policy,' they're not the only company that does, so what companies would insure us? We understand that we'll have to pay higher premiums, which is fine, since it's the consequence of his actions. I'd just rather not go with some cheesy insurance like The General or Safe Auto.""

California Insurance company that will insure a shake roof?

Does anyone know of an insurance company that will insure a home with a shake roof. We put an offer in on a house in Big Bear CA and now we are 3 weeks out of closing escrow and need to find an insurance company that will insure it for the close of escrow??? PLEEEEEASSSSSE HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Car insurance help. please help me?

I am buying a 2011 camaro 2lt. Now here is what I am thinking. If i put my car under my dad's insurance will my insurance also be lower if i am listen under my dad's insurance and as one of the people who drives the car instead of having the car under my insurance?

Denton North Carolina Cheap car insurance quotes zip 27239

Denton North Carolina Cheap car insurance quotes zip 27239

I am looking for the cheapest car insurance for a u/25 driver?

I am looking for the cheapest car insurance for a u/25 driver?

Can I sell my own shipping insurance?

I sell products online that I make myself. So in the past it has been a pain for customers to deal with the postal service in case of damaged in shipping. So instead I would like to just offer my own shipping insurance. Then customers can deal directly with me and everything will me a lot faster and smoother. Is this legal since I am not a real insurance company? If it's not legal how do I have to word it so I can charge like $5 and handle shipping damage myself?

How insurance affects life of people?

i need it for my project so plz give me brief inforamtion

Homeowners insurance question?

My father has homeowners insurance that covers the exterior buildings around his house, like a garden shed/ covered carport. this past weekend, a large snowfall provided too much weight for one building, and it collapsed. inside was a lawn mower and an antique automobile that dad has had since he was my age, and it was damaged by a metal beam. (think hot dog bun). the insurance company is now saying that they will pay for the repair of the building and for a new lawnmower, but not the car itself. it was not fully restored, but it was in fair working condition (meaning the engine works and the auto does move). does exterior building coverage also include everything inside, or does it have a limit? is the insurance company trying to weasel out of paying my father? if so, who should I call? (I'm in NC). please help! with good sources please!""

Cheapest Auto insurance?

Cheapest Auto insurance?

California earthquake insurance?

Looking for other Californian's out there that have earthquake insurance and about how much it costs per year.

Why are insurance rates so high?

I am 18 and drive and old 1990 Geo Tracker. I have never been pulled over, given a ticket, warning, or fix-it ticket. I have been driving for 4 years (since I was 14 with a school permit) and even then I didn't get pulled over. Why are insurance rates for me so unbelievable?""

Insurance Question.?

Can anyone give me an estimate on how much car insurance would be on a 2005 mustang V6. About $12,000. 3rd car. Thanks""

I just got into a car accident and whats going to happen if i dont have insurance for that car?

Okay so on Monday, I was parked on one side of the street and because of street cleaning I uturned across the street into two other cars that were parked and some lady backed up trying to park in thee space that i was in. she did not look back i guess. It's clearly her fault but the thing is that that car does not have insurance. My other 3 cars are insured just that one is not because my brother gave it to me to sell. I am wondering what is going to happen because she reported to insurance. Wiill i get in trouble? ( I'm under 18) Do i get money from her insurance company? Will I have to pay for her damages even though it was 100% her fault? and what do i do now? Her insurance agent called me but i called back and cannot get a hold of her. Thanks for the help""

Do you know if there is an insurance company that insures cars that travels in both Mexico and Texas?

I am temporarily living in Mexico and will be crossing the border to Texas. I don't know if anyone knows if there is auto insurance that takes care of insurance for crossing the ...show more

Does car insurance decrease in price after a certain age?

for example, when you are 15-16 is it more expensive than when you are 17 or 18? when does this change?""

How much would car insurance be monthly for an 18 year old girl?

Who's never gotten a ticket or pulled over. Had my license for seven months now and also has not took drivers ed....an estimate?

Car or bike insurance?

What is more expensive when you are 17, Car or bike insurance???""

Cheapest insurance for a 05 ford mustang?

am 19year old and have my licenses for 2 years. a also financing the car.

How much is auto insurance for a 17 year old (Toronto)?

depending on the price range of insurance, i will be looking forward to buy a used car and i will probably use the car for less then 2 hours a day. I completed driving school about a year ago and i got my g2. So how much will insurance be a year for me?""

Can someone else drive my car if i have cancel my insurance cover?

I am going on holiday for 5 months and thinking of cancelling my car insurance. My car is taxed until next year and wondering if my brother can drive my car if I have cancelled my car insurace? (he has his own insurance for his car), does he has to add my car reg on his insurance? Please HELP...""

What is the cheapest in car insurance to got with in europe?

Me and a friend have just got to the uk and plan on going traveling thru Europe in it Who is the cheapest company to go thru ?

Is unemployment insurance income taxable in California?

I just lost my job and signed up for unemployment in California. The paperwork asks if I'd like Federal taxes withheld but doesn't say anything about witholding state income taxes. Is unemployment taxable in California? When I was on unemployment in other states, it was. Thanks""

UK car insurance cost for 17 year old female?

I have just past my test and don't have a car yet. Am wanting to get a small car, 1.2 engine. Could anyone give me rough price guide as to how much the insurance will cost me each year. Thanks x""

Average insurance for a 500 cc motorbike?

hi, im 18 and soon will have passed my driving test, im hoping to get a restricted Honda cbf500. but it all depends on how much the insurance is. can anyone guess the average third party insurance for an 18 year old on a restricted cbf500. o and i have a 2 year no clams bonus on my 50cc scooter. don't no if that makes any difference""

""Just wondering about car insurance, registration, title, and license.?""

I'm from Nevada but moved to Colorado. My parents signed over the title to my car and are going to make me pay for insurance. I was wondering what I had to do to sort this all out. I was thinking I have to go to the DMV to get my license and officially change the name on the title, then go back to get insurance so I can go back to the DMV to get registration. Is that right? What are your thoughts? The DMV is closed right now which is why I'm asking here.""

""What would be 15,000 pounds after tax and insurance for one month?""

What would be 15,000 pounds after tax and insurance for one month?""

How long do i have to get insurance?

I am going to buy a motorcycle and am going to need insurance and am wondering if i have a time limmit after i buy one.

Can i get a rough estimate on car insurance if i dont have a car yet?

I passed my test on friday and i will be buying a car this week .. i wanted to look into car insurance so i have a rough idea on how much it will cost, but they are all asking for car details .. can i get a rough idea before i have a car if so where? thanx""

Where can I get the lowest priced auto insurance in orange county California ?

I'm a single dad choking on Title IV-D child support enforcement and I want to get my car registered so I can get a job, pay the support be a good dad and jump through all these government circus hoops. I need the lowest priced auto insurance I can get. Perfect driving record and I just want the minimum coverage because I drive a cheap car. Thank You!""

Denton North Carolina Cheap car insurance quotes zip 27239

Denton North Carolina Cheap car insurance quotes zip 27239

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Isn’t Ameriplan Insurance The Same Scam as Obama Care/Affordable Health?

"Isn't Ameriplan Insurance The Same Scam as Obama Care/Affordable Health?

All They did was Steal Other people's Identifying Information and the Insurance once called Ameriplan, never netted any gains for the holders of those plans. Just Wondering?

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ill be 16 years old. I'm getting a 1986-1988 Pontiac Trans Am. Very good responsible driver. so, would car insurance be a lot of money??? What would be a good and cheap company to go with??? name brands please (state farm, All state, 21st Century, ext.)""

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If I get into a wreck that wasn't my fault without insurance and I come home and say go to safeauto.com and get insurance will I be able to claim that on the accident report? Will I be safe from losing my licence?

Dollar general insurance rates. are we getting screwed?

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How much is a car and insurance going to cost me when I turn 17?

I've got a few hundred pounds at the moment as I will turn seventeen in two months. I really want to start driving as soon as possible, but I'm clueless to how much it was cost me a year and what are good first cheap cars.. Also if anyone knows some good cheap car sites it would help, thanks :)""

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I lived in Arizona last year and still am in the Tricare West system (out of Luke AFB), although I now live in Ohio. I hurt my ankle several weeks ago and still can't bend it certain ways, and am beginning to suspect a hairline fracture...if I go to the ER (nowhere near any military facilities, especially not with hospitals), and put down my insurance company, will Tricare pay for it (including poss. X-rays) even though I'm still in the Tricare West system? Or should I submit the papers to get a PCM in the North region? (No matter what, I'm assuming I don't need a referral from my PCM to go to the hospital/get X-rays, is this correct?)""

Do I have to sell my car to the insurance company at their suggestion?

I've been paying for fully comprehensive insurance for my car for 8 months, 3 month ago my car crashed and the insurance company has evaluated the cost of repairing is more than the market price of my car. Now the insurance company is going to buy my car at the market value, my question is: Do I have to sell my car to the company? Or does it make sense if I ask for repairing etc?""

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What would happen if I stopped paying my car insurance ?

I have full coverage auto insurance. Times are really tough for me right now and thinking about not paying my insurance. I have full coverage bc I took out a loan. Could my loan office find out too and lose my car? I'm stressing very much.

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License/Insurance question?

I have my permit and will be getting my license soon but I wanted to know after getting your driver's license do you automatically have to get insurance, or do you only need to get insurance if you have are driving someone's car.""

The best and cheapest car insurance?

The best and cheapest car insurance?

Which type of ticket goes on your insurance?

I know a speeding ticket will show up on your insurance and cause it to be quite a bit more than it was, but do any other less than obvious types affect your insurance? For example, my town has a completely pointless ordinance in which their residents are not allowed to park their cars in the street between the hours of 2 AM and 6 AM, unless you call the police that night and let them know that your car will be in the street, and then they'll just ignore your car if they see it. Well, I decided to rebel and not call last night, so, I wake up this morning to find a nice (still cheap, luckily) ticket on my window. I didn't call because I have gotten away with it each time before, so I figured maybe they don't check my neighborhood. Go figure. But I just don't want my insurance going up because of this and I'm not sure if all tickets are sent to the insurance company. Thanks in advance!""

Trading in car for new one. Insurance?

I am trading my old car in at a garage for a new one. How do I go about re-arranging my car insurance so that it can be taxed and the old one taken off the policy. Do you think I will get a refund for the amount outstanding on my old car? Bit confused.

How much will motorcycle insurance and registration cost me per year?

I'm a 20 year old male and this will be my first motorcycle. I only have a permit right now but plan to get my licence immediately after registering and insuring my bike. Will that make a difference? I'm going to get like a 600 cc sport bike. I don't need an exact cost. Just shoot me a good range to expect. Thank you.

Speeding ticket and points on insurance?

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Car insurance question?

My step dad bought me a car in june '08.He was going through a divorce with my mom and he told me that he would pay my car insurance for the first 6 months. after i got the car he didnt really talk to me much anymore and i didnt see him at all. after 6 months passed in around december i didnt get anything in the mail to my house (he lived at another hosue not wth me anymore) about ym insurance so i assumed he was still paying for it. i had never gotten pulled over or in an accident since i got the car. in february of this yr someone smashed into my cars front hood and the bumper is smashed as well as the girll and headlights, they hit me and then ran so i got no information. when i got into the accident i called the insurance place witch i had no idea which i had i got the info from the papers in my glove compartment and they told me since i got the car in june no insurance had been ever paid. my car was not registered. no basically for 8 months i was driving around an uninsured car. i still havent done nething about it bc im scared idk what is gonna happen. i havent fixed my crash car or drove it . how much money am i gonna ghave to pay to get insurance again. he basically lied to me and he refuses to talk to me about it.""

Do i need car insurance or just liabilty?

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Isn't Ameriplan Insurance The Same Scam as Obama Care/Affordable Health?

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Caught without car insurance.?

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Car insurance if im under 18?

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k my dad says i can get any car as long as he agrees to the insurance prices. he knows most of all the cheap fast cars you can get all turn expensive in the insurance. could you help me out? fast, cheap, low insurance. thanks""

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How much cash on hand is needed after one has rent, utilities, food, gas, car payment and insurance paid?""

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I've started saving for my first car, driving lessons and tests, and obviously insurance. Any tips on choosing a car, and a teacher? How much would it cost, roughly? Detailed answers really appreciated, thankyou x""

Emergency answers asap! Cheapest car insurance just to be legal?

We just need to drive from texas to PA, and we're not going to keep the plan. we just need to be kept legal from pa to texas, i realize we'll need 6month car insurance (assuming temporary car insurance is a myth) we need to leave tomorrow and we will be on the road a few days geico dropped us immediately after a car side swiped us, so that is on the record. yes, the cancellation is effective. we don't have time to investigate, I really just need cash numbers or whatever advice you may have.""

Insurance on a civic si?

Alright so im pretty sure that answer is going to be high but im thinking of buying a '06/'07/'08 civic si, but i was just wondering if any other si drivers could give me how much they pay for insurance. im 20 live in s. cali and have one ticket so i bet thats gonng drive it up but still want to know like an average. will it make a difference if i but a civic si sedan instead of the coupe?""

How much is liability insurance?

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I own a 2001 Ford Ka. I'm 18 in a month, and I pay 400 a month for car insurance. I'm looking to purchase a motorcycle in the summer, to cut the cost of petrol for going to work, and as a hobbie. I've been interested in taking up riding for a year now. I'm looking to buy a Honda CBF 125. Maybe a CBR 125. Although, I'm only wanting temp insurance. For, Say, The summer. Pay each month and stop when you want, start when you want. As sometimes some months im away, and i wont need it. I was just wondering, Could I get insurance for under 60 a month? I'm still on provisional bike licence. I just really don't want to be looking at another 400 a month for something i'm only using for sunny days/fun. Thanks!""

Long-term care insurance with pre-existing conditions?

My grandfather, who is 72 years old, needs round-the-clock care that has now exceeded our capabilities. He suffers from pre-existing bad to severe dementia. He's suspicious, falls frequently, very forgetful, suffers from sundowning. He just doesn't know what to do and he even struggles with basic life functions. He also suffers from lymphatic cancer that metastasized to his lung and chest cavity, as well as squamous cell carcinoma that is very resistant to all his previous treatment and has spread to open wounds on his arm. Because all of his lymph nodes were removed, his lymphatic fluid constantly pools in that arm and swells to hugely abnormal size. Therefore he has to wear a sleeve to keep it in place, which is painful for him to put on and is time-consuming for his caregiver. He also is supposed to keep his arm elevated, but refuses because of his dementia. He is mean and hateful at times and insists that we are trying to kill him and is always demanding that his caregiver (my aging and stressed grandmother) remain at his side at all times, or he grows suspicious about her fidelity. He has hallucinations. We moved in with them to help her take care of him, but my school work (homeschooled, mainly to take care of them) and my mother's commute to work have also taken a toll on us. We hated to think about it, but we finally resolved that he belongs as a permanent resident in a home. The biggest problem is the astronomical cost which we can't just chip together , as it was never there in the first place. We did research on nursing home coverage and found out about long term care coverage. We found out some basic things like it is best to purchase at a young age. Unfortunately, my grandmother was never educated on insurance and doesn't possess significant life insurance nor anything like long-term care, and he doesn't qualify for the little help Medicaid offers. Although he suffers from cancer, he has reached the end of his treatment. His cancer was too resistant to all prospective radiation and chemotherapy, and the anti-body treatment that he tried, he had a massive allergic reaction to. He has awful pain all the time and is on a rotated regimen of extra strength ibeproufen and high dosage morphine, with a high grade fentanyl pain patch. So, although cancer plays a part in his insurance qualification in name, apart from being administered his medication and sleeve, his cancer is not the main concern as far as his care/treatment goes. We have had to accept that he is going to die sooner or later and are trying to find the best final preparations. Bentonite clay seems to be drawing out some of the side effects of his radiation (after which his cancer got worse), and so may prolong his life. The short prognosis was 2-9 months. His dementia have become exhausting and endless. There's simply nothing we can do anymore. He's on prescription for Aricept for the dementia and we give him melatonin for the sundowning, which seems to have a calming effect. Sorry for the long piece, but we're all very distressed about this and I felt that I had to give a thorough explanation of his ailments and treatment. Our needs are a long-term stay in a nursing home facility covering skilled care for his dementia, activities of daily living, ect. We also hope that he can be treated with respect and dignity. We need affordable prices like anyone else in the middle class, not astronomical rates. We also need a policy that would either cover pre-existing without penalizing for it or not asking health questions, ect., as my grandfather is obviously in need of care we can't offer him. The only policy we have even brushed upon is Physicians Mutual. We don't know anything about it really, and we don't know where to look for anything else. Everything seems to lead to a dead end online when we need a solution. Any help is greatly appreciated.""

Health insurance question?

can your parents drop your health insurance he your not 26 yet????

17 Year Old Female.. car and insurance?

Hey, I am currently searching around for a car and insurance. I have just passed my test. Using price comparison sites insurance is coming to around 1,500 pounds on cars such as Daewoo Matiz, Volkswagen Polo, Vauxhall Corse and Peugeot 106. On the internet a girl said she was able to get her insurance down to 600 pounds! How is this possible? Insurance with my mom as the named driver is about 2,000 so this isnt an option. Thanks x""

Uninspected car covered by insurance in MA?

I've been driving my car uninspected for a while now because I haven't had the money (or the time to fix it on my own) and I know it will fail inspection. Does anybody know if my car would be covered by insurance anyways. (I have USAA)

Car insurance for husband and wife.?

Recently I went to insure my daughter and her car in the company me and my wife have been insured for some time. I wanted to include myself in her insurance but it went up in premiums a lot and we decided to insure her without me as an additional driver. Before that (last year to be exact) I insured my wife and I was included as a second driver. Basically, I was advised to do so on the basis that it would be cheaper. I heard about this option before and therefore did not check it properly with this company. This time (with my daughter) this option went an opposite way with higher premiums, so I asked them whether I can exclude myself from my wife's insurance as well because my insurance allows me to drive any car, but was told: ...because you are husband and wife, by law you cannot drive her car without being included in her insurance policy whatsoever... I am suspicious about this statement now and feel that I am being cheated. Does anybody know whether this rule exist or is it just the usual salesmen lie? Thank you.""

What is UPS waiting period for health insurance?

How long after being hired as a permanent part-time employee do you have to wait for insurance to kick in?

How much would state farm car insurance charge for a 17 year old under my own name in connecticut?

i have a acura 3.0 cl... 2 door... and i was just wondering does anybody know how much i would be paying.. in anyway (monthly, yearly... but monthly is better)... so if you could help thanks... and dont tell me to look it up... im just asking.... and this kid has it under his own name... but i dont see him anymore so i cant ask him....""

Isn't Ameriplan Insurance The Same Scam as Obama Care/Affordable Health?

All They did was Steal Other people's Identifying Information and the Insurance once called Ameriplan, never netted any gains for the holders of those plans. Just Wondering?

Getting private insurance?

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If I have a suspended license but someone else drives my car how can I get the insurance back on my car?

I just found out my license is suspended, so I can not drive. I have a friend that drives my car and takes me to my kids appointments, but now I have no insurance due to suspended license. I am working with attorney to get a temp license, but not sure how to get the insurance back on my car. I am single mother who needs to have the insurance on my car.""

What do you do when he doesnt have car insurance?

I was in a car wreck two weeks ago. We thought he had safe auto to the police report which is a nightmare but which made it worst he has no insurance at all. He had been drinking early but did not blow enough to go to jail. What can be done about him driving without insurance and drinking

Independent infertility insurance in California?

hi does anyone know of any insurance companies in California that cover or pay any part of infertility treatment? even if its just a little it helps! thank you

Insurance for Photographers?

Where can I buy insurance for my Photography company?

How much is the insurance payment in New York State for a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo? In General.?

I live in New York State and i plan on buying a 1997 jeep grand Cherokee Laredo for maybe $1000. I've looked on the quotes on auto insurance and none of them helped me. Plus i am 17 years old and the vehicle would have to go under my parents name.

Where can i get cheap sr-22 insurance?

Where can i get cheap sr-22 insurance?

Car insurance price for the second year?

My Car insurance price for the first year was 2,250 which I think is absolutely redic considering my parents pay like 300 for the whole year. I've got one more monthly payment to make then my years claim will be finished in March. I'm with insurethebox and I'm a good careful driver so they'll have that on record. Anyone with around about the same price as me for their first year what did you get quoted for your second year? I just need ideas. I'm hoping for around 800-1200. No answers like We'd have no idea Could be anything I just need some idea what i will be paying. I'm 20 years old, but will it be worth waiting till I'm 21, will it make much of a difference? I turn it 3 weeks after my years claim finishes""

How much car insurance should I buy?

So I'm online looking at insurance quotes and they all ask how much coverage I would like, I'm really not sure. What is the normal amount that people usually get? what is the normal deductable?""

Car insurance deposit?

i want my car insurance to start on 11th feb. my quote says i need to pay a deposit followed by 11 monthly installments. If i signed up for the policy today to start on 11th will they ask me for the deposit to be paid now or will they take it on 11th?

Car insurance on car i want to sell?

I am trying to sell my car because my uncle left me his old truck and I don't need two vehicles. Since I don't want to have insurance on both cars, is there a way for me to just have insurance on the car only when it is test driven by someone interested in buying it?""

What kind of insurance can I get on just personal property?

My mom owns an old mobile home that she can't get insured. We are wanting her to get insurance on her personal possessions though just in case but I can't find an insurance policy for her. We live in Oklahoma. I know she can't get a renters policy because she owns the home. Any suggestions are appreciated.

Does anyone know car insurance rates?

I wanted to know whats the average rate of car insurance for an 18 year old female..?

Around how much do you think I will need to pay for car insurance?

I'm moving out on my own. I'm 18, female, have had my license for 2 years, no tickets, no suspensions, no accidents. I'm going to be living in Los Angeles, driving a car probably from 1990-95. I know you can't give me an EXACT number, but around how much monthly do you think?""

Does my current car insurance cover my new car?

I bought a new car on Friday afternoon. My insurance agency has a recording to call back on Monday. Will my current policy cover me while I drive my new car this weekend?

Can i collect disability insurance?

Can i collect disability insurance? i was shot when i was 18 in the ankle and the bullit is stuck between the bone in my ankle. i have worked for a company for 10 years and quit my job two years ago to start my own business. but now as im getting older i can't stand on my leg without experiencing pain or climb up and down things like i used too can i collect disability insurance?

How much do you pay for car insurance and does it cover both you and the other driver in an accident?

Now before you answer the question please make sure and find out if your really covered.............because if your paying something less than $140 a month than most likely your only covering the other car in an accident. If possible answer my previous question. http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Asd8meepYLHdCri7Gn6VxzXsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20090607110936AARsYEy

Will car insurance effects right away when you call them?

I just bought a car, well imma get it tomorrow I have Infinity Insurance (not the car brand) I will get my car tomorrow, I was wondering If I call them tomorrow when I get car, to add my new car to the insurance car list will the insurance effects right away or later, because I'm going to call them not talk to them in person thank you""

""Can I get affordable life insurance for 200,000 or more?""

Can I get affordable life insurance for 200,000 or more?""

Cheapest insurance in nj?

Just got a brand new Evo x gsr and they want me to pay 279 a month. That's way to much for me and I use progressive. What other car insurance is really cheap. Please help!!!

Car insurance question?

My daughter has just passed her driving test here in the UK and her insurance costs have gone through the roof on the smallest car around. Is it possible (and legal) to insure her in Europe somewhere for her to drive in the uk for less money? Thanks

State Farm Car insurance payment question?

I have to make a payment on my car insurance 3 days late (it comes due 3 days before pay day, since they changed the due date on me). However, I don't want my coverage to be dropped. I called my agent's office and the girl told me she would suspend my payment, but that they might send me a cancellation notification. She said I should ignore it. Does this mean I will loose coverage for those 3 days, or do I have a small grace period ?""

I saw on TV awhile back a life insurance policy you can use while your still living?

I saw it awhile ago on television that it's a life insurance policy you can use while still living such as to pay for children's college and stuff? Do they still offer this and from what company is it from?

Is a Infiniti G35 Coupe a good car For A Teenager?

I live in Alabama and my parents use Alfa Insurance and i about have them talked into getting me a 2004 Infiniti G35 Coupe and if they do get it for me which they probably will i was wandering if it would be high on insurance and is it a good car for a 16 year old?

""GPS worth $600 got stolen, should I report to insurance company?""

My GPS worth $600 got stolen from my car 2 days ago, as it was parked in front of my house. Should I report the insurance company and if I do will my insurance rate be affected? My GPS carried also the name of the insurance company, I purchased it from them.""

Isn't Ameriplan Insurance The Same Scam as Obama Care/Affordable Health?

All They did was Steal Other people's Identifying Information and the Insurance once called Ameriplan, never netted any gains for the holders of those plans. Just Wondering?

Car Insurance for Citroen Saxo?

So i've been looking at cars seeing as im 17 and learning to drive. Well i really like a car ive seen which is a Citroen Saxo 1.1 litre and 2003 model. Round about how much insurance would it be? one of my parents would be on the insurance also and they have no claims. I'm female by the way if that makes much of a difference? Help would b appreciated :)

Car insurance for family car?

My mum is learning to drive and my dad got her a small Vauxhall Corsa and the idea was to insure me on the car so I have access to it should I need it. The quote just come in at 1300 ish and well for a car I may or may not be driving that much I am not going to pay it. On my own if I owned the same car I have found insurance of around 700 which is more acceptable. The problem is I don't own the car and my dad is insured on it and my mum is insured on it as a learner, but could I then insure myself on that same car separately? Naturally I'd have to tell them who owns the car but other than that? The main problem is I'm 21, have not driven in three years since passing my test (due to insurance funnily enough) and a student, which is a potent mix for insurance companies ripping you off as much as possible.""

How much is car insurance for a 16 year old?

How much is car insurance for a 16 year old?

CHEAPEST DRIVING INSURANCE FOR TEENS?

im 19 and i was never insured. I live in ontario, canada. I want to be principal for 2007 chrysler sebring, I need the cheapest quote possible. thanks""

Car Tag and insurance prices for a car over 20 years old?

If a car is over 20 years old how much would the price of a tag and insurance would be and I have a 1985 Cadillac Deville Saden and is restoring it. What do you think my prices would be for it? P.S I'm only 18 I'm new to this.

How can i find the owner of the car and what insurance he's using?

Someone bumped into my car while I was working. I have a witness who gave me the license no. and I have reported this to the police but they said as it happened in a private car park, ...show more""

Does insurance cost more on a dodge truck with a hemi?

Versus the base 4.7L. The truck is a 2006 if that makes a difference.

My parents need my drivers license number to get an insurance quote. Can they see if I got a ticket?

In early January, I got a speeding ticket. I paid it off right away with Christmas money, that way I didn't have to tell my parents. Now, my parents say that they need my drivers license number to get a quote on insurance. By getting a quote on insurance, can they see that I got a ticket?""

""Buying a car with rebuild, or salvage title?""

I live in Texas, what is the policies/laws for buying a Salvage title or rebuild title car? What exactly is a Salvage title, and am i allow to have it insure by insurance company? ...show more""

""Car insurance for a person, not a car?""

haha if that makes any sense. my friend was telling me about how her friend is insured as a person...so she can drive say her moms car, her friends car, and her boyfriends car. she doesn't have a car of her own so she got insurance to drive other peoples cars? can you do that? if so, what company offers that sort of coverage? thanks""

Insurance while overseas?

I am wanting to travel overseas to join my wife but wondered if something happened to my family (in the future) and I need money fast to travel back is there some kind of insurance I could take out before I leave?

Will my insurance go up?

Yesterday somebody reversed into my parked car, she was completely at fault, if we decide to go through her insurance will my car insurance also go up? I'm 19 years old and just concerned due to the already ridiculous price of insurance.""

Do i need insurance?

If my mom has geico insurance and im 15 and just got my permit do i need to be on her insurance. Insurance is requiered in oregon but i dont know if teens need it?

I found an old insurance policy from 1970 and can't find the insurance company now?

I have the insurance policy number. It's Reserve Life Insurance. I can't find anything with just that name.

Allstate Insurance? Pricing?

I have a question, If there's 2 people registered under one car, does Allstate bump up the insurance price? Thanks""

Where I get reference with Children insurance?

I've family and he have children, and now want join insurance for their children. Can you give me a reference?""

What's the most affordable auto insurance when you have drivers under 25?

I have two sons: ages 21 and 16. Need to know the cheapest option someone has found. The 16 year old took the defensive driving course, that it helps to lower his monthly insurance payment? What else, if anything, helps to lower the cost when there is under 25 years old drivers? Appreciate your answers""

How much would a $500K life insurance policy cost?

I am a healthy 32 year old female.

I Need Car Insurance Help?

I am about to buy a new car and will be 17 maybe 18 when i get it. Its a 350Z so it has to be 6 cylinder which means its a sports car. How much will it raise my insurance.

Can I get around paying really high price for Car Insurance being only 19yrs old>?

I am 19, dont want to pay high price for car insurance. My friend said I can do this: find a cheap insurance company for my dad/mum to get insured on the the nice car (e.g. BMW) just them, not have me on it aswell, then find the cheapest car to insure with co-op, with me under my mum or dad, altogether it shouldnt be more than 2k and you I can drive the beemer, as long as the beemer is registered in my dad/mums name. Can somebody tell me if this would actually work or not? Please no philosophical answers or opinions on right or wrong or against the law - I dont give a F**k. Just want to know whether this would work or if anybody else has any ideas 10 September at 23:00""

Where can I get affordable health insurance for an infant?

I'm having a baby around the first week of December, and I need to figure out how best to set up health insurance for her without going bankrupt. I looked into Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida, and to be eligible for a child-only plan, the baby has to be atleast one year old. For us to get a family plan the cost is absolutely through the roof, more than our monthly income, and even then the child is only covered from 6 weeks of age. Does anyone know of any companies that will insure a baby from birth, without the parents having to be insured? I'm giving birth at a birthing center, and one of the terms of care is that I have to take the baby to a pediatrician within 72 hours of birth. No decent pediatrician will accept us without insurance. I think we may actually be eligible for Medicaid, but I don't want to go that way because high quality doctors don't accept that around here. So can someone please suggest a company that I can go to to insure my baby affordably, in Florida.""

How much would decent health insurance cost in the USA?

How much would decent health insurance cost in the USA for an elder person, say 65, who has no health history in the us due to being an immigrant? I am talking about the decent type of health insurance one gets when working for a fortune 500 company with low premiums and 20 dollar copays. ANy advice?""

Motorcycle insurance?

I have a 2007 Ducati Monster s2r800. I am 22, male. Clean driving record. will be used for commuting to school. What is an approximation as for what my insurance will cost me (liability and theft)?""

Use Medisave to Buy a Life Insurance?

Use Medisave to Buy a Life Insurance! Is this a wise choice?

Which cars have the cheapest insurance rates?

Which cars have the cheapest insurance rates?

Isn't Ameriplan Insurance The Same Scam as Obama Care/Affordable Health?

All They did was Steal Other people's Identifying Information and the Insurance once called Ameriplan, never netted any gains for the holders of those plans. Just Wondering?

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/moped-insurance-my-16yr-old-son-zerneisen-sasha"