#leila-ho-ho

[nyukyusnz]

heyy i’m sorry ur not doing so well lately :(( wanna talk abt it ? i’m here if u need me !

but OMG I NEED A GUY LIKE UR BF BRO YOU GOT SO LUCKY 😭😭🫶🏻🫶🏻

aww its not ur fault :(( thank you ,, ill come around to you eventually !! i have my friends n bf to help me though everything ,, and men has been a help recently !! T_T .

ALSO LIKE AHCKDKOS I LOVE HIM SO MUCH DUDE <//3 . IDK HOW OMG .

[outsideratheart]

Happy Sundays (Laia Aleixandri x reader)

A/N: I’m not a huge fan of this one and I’m not really sure what prompted me to right it. Hey ho, I hope you all like it.

Sundays away at Meadow Park were never something to take easy. After your last performance there you wanted to prove that it was one bad day and it would not happen again. 

“Forget about it” Laia’s hand rested on the small of your back as you stood in the tunnel “it was a mistake, don’t take it into this game” 

You had been obsessing over the previous league game against Arsenal when your error game the home side 3 points. 

“No can do” you didn’t look back at her but you hand to lower to her waist as you give it a little squeeze. 

Your girlfriend shared a look with her close friend and fellow defender. Leila simply shrugged her shoulders. If she has learnt one thing since coming to Manchester City it is that you held yourself the highest standard and anything below that was not good enough.

Through the fist half you didn’t have much to do. The ball was being played in the middle third for the most part and you took the time off the ball to watch your team play. There were a few moments when you were needed but Arsenal took too long to execute so they weren’t really a threat.

The second half is very similar to the first. That is until Arsenal commit a foul and city is awarded a free kick. Chloe looks at her options and with Bunny already on the bench you wonder who will be the blonde’s target. At first you think it will go over everyone and out for a goal kick but then it hits Catley’s leg and Laia has clear shot on goal. You scream in delight as the ball hits the back of the net. 

Do you want to run to the other end of the pitch to celebrate with her? Of course you do but you also know that isn’t an option so you retreat to your goal and prepare yourself for the restart. No way was you going to let your girlfriend’s goal be in vain. You were going to everything you can to keep a clean sheet and send the team into the quarter final.

When Laia got back into her position she turned around and made a heart shape with her hands before pointing to you. She did the exact same thing when she scored her first goal for the club. Just as you did then you kiss your fingers then point at her. 

“You two can be cute after the game. Focus” Alex points at the both of you. 

“Yes boss” you salute your captain and return your focus to the game.

When 6 minutes of injury time is announced you know that Arsenal are going to give it there all. They had nothing to lose and you were the thing standing in their way of going through to the next round. 

Your first true challenge of the game came from an Arsenal corner. Pavlova gets her head to the ball and you use every ounce of power in your legs to jump and push it over the cross bar. 

“Jesus Christ. That was too close. Be better girls!” You shout to the players in the box “that can’t happen again” 

“We won’t” Laia is the closest to you ���5 more minutes. Project your goal, mi amor” 

You only have the chance to nod before Foord is on your for the next corner. 

A few minutes pass and you hate to admit it but it has been all Arsenal. You are filled with adrenaline from the saves you make and watching your girls fight to defend.

Somehow Kim gets the ball in open space. You know what she is capable of you do everything you can prepare for the power shot is about to take. It comes flying at you quicker than you imagined and yet you still manage to react quick enough, once again sending the ball over the bar.

When the full whistle blows you pound the badge on your chest in victory. 

Laia and Leila both coming running to you and latch onto you like koala’s. 

“Victoria, chicas. A la siguiente” you tell the two of them as you place them back on the ground.

“My keeper and my goal scorer” Leila kisses you both on the head.

“My keeper” your girlfriend says territorially.

“And my goal scorer” you match her tone.

The former Barcelona defender mutters something you don’t quite catch before leaving you alone with Laia.

“You showed them. You showed them all” she tells you. 

“You scored Laia. You’re the reason why we are through the to quarter finals” 

Nothing a lot is said as you head to where the team is huddling. Your girlfriend head rests on your shoulder and your arm wraps around hers. You won’t lie the injury time took all your focus and you felt a little mentally drained. Laia knew that this sometimes happened so she doesn’t say much. You both enjoy being in each others company even if you know the peace won’t last long. 

“There they are!” Chloe says as you approach the team “our stars” 

You take a bow reeling in the cheers before pushing your girlfriend into the middle of the huddle so the team can celebrate her once again. 

Once in the changing room you go about your business. You shower, get changed and head to bus to get one of the tables. By the time Laia get on board you are dancing around with Chloe as if no one is watching. 

“Y/N Y/L/N, what are you doing?” Laia laughs as she sits where you’ve placed your bag. 

“There she is. The love of my life, the scorer, the Spanish beauty, my girlfriend Laia Aleixandri!!!” You introduce much like an announcer does a boxer. 

With flushed cheeks, she pulls you down into the seat. 

“Look at us. You scored and I made some right worldie saves!” 

“You’re in a good mood. Will I be dealing with confident Y/N all night?” She moves lose wet strand of hair behind your ear. 

“Oh you know it. Tomorrow morning too” you quickly steal a kiss. 

[glakery]

The Musa has suspiciously much in common with sirens/mermaids. Moreover, both with tailed sea maidens and with Greek sirens in the form of female birds:

1. Her appearance is with almost pale skin, dark eyes and hair of a deep dark blue shade that resembles the color of the sea/sea depths. An appearance that is very suitable for a water fairy.

2. Her wonderful singing voice, which is able to literally influence someone else's mind: to calm, lull or even partially deprive of memory.

3. The Muse's favorite animal is a goldfish.

4. In season 3 (in the episode with Laila's Enchantix), you can see that the Muse's swimming style is literally like that of a fish/mermaid.

5. Her first best friend, Leila, is a princess of the water world and is friends with mermaids.

6. Her second best friend, Tekna, according to the fairy horoscope, was born under the sign of Triton.

7. According to the book "Discover the secret. Music. Muse" the Muse got its name not from the word "music", but from the Italian word "musa", which means the ancient Greek muses (She says there that she was named after them). Even funnier is that one of them, Melpomene, the muse of tragedy, is the mother of sirens.

8. About the connection with bird-like sirens: In season 5, the Muse calls birds with her voice. And in season 8, the Muse turns into a bird herself.

9. The fifth season is generally a storehouse of all sorts of stuff: First, it is turned into a sea monster. Secondly, it is shown that Ho-Boe has a house by the sea. Thirdly, the Muse has a whole subplot with singing whales. Fourth, she looks the best in Harmonics (personal imho).

10. In mythology, mermaids/ sirens have a difficult character, which can be both playful and harmful (if not directly dangerous and dirty). Given the character of the Muse, some similarities can clearly be found.

11. Oh, and yes, in the Italian voiceover, when Leila shows pictures of her cousins (the mermaid/newt guys), the Muse says that they (both!) they are very cute, but especially Nereus (she and Stella are the only ones who praised their looks).

It is surprising that with such a rich presence of common features, Stella is under the sign of the siren in the fairy horoscope, and the Muse is under the sign of an elf (who is not really an elf, like Palladium, but 'folletto', an analogue of brownies — also playful and dirty creatures, which, however, are also associated with brownies and they can perform the function of protecting homes/animals. I remember that in one of the Russian publications, it seems to have been translated as 'I am under the sign of a goblin'). Even more surprising is that Stella, being under the sign of a siren/mermaid and also having some similarities with them (beauty, charm, singing, character traits (see above), her favorite sport is swimming) She gets along with Muse the worst of all, as well as with Leila, the water princess, her friendship with Tekna-triton is also not very developed.

[furiousdocxavier]

Italiano: oggi ho voluto fare un disegno, facendo il liceo artistico non ho più fatto disegni (si lo so è strano ma ormai vivo solo di Helluva Boss,Hazbin Hotel e Star Wars). Oggi mi sono superato e ho deciso di fare i miei due amori R2-D2/C1-P8 e BB8.

R2-D2 l'ho preso dai film della prima trilogia (Luke,Leila e Han) più il prequel della seconda trilogia (Obi-Wan,Anakin e Padme).

Mentre BB8 dalla terza trilogia di Star Wars che è stata fatta da Disney (Rei,Poe e Finn).

English:today I wanted to make a drawing, since I was in art school I no longer made drawings (yes I know it's strange but now I only live on Helluva Boss, Hazbin Hotel and Star Wars). Today I outdid myself and decided to make my two loves R2-D2/C1-P8 and BB8.

I took R2-D2 from the films of the first trilogy (Luke, Leia and Han) plus the prequel of the second trilogy (Obi-Wan, Anakin and Padme).

While BB8 from the third Star Wars trilogy which was made by Disney (Rei,Poe and Finn).

[zackprincebooks]

I'm stuck on my first chapter of The Siren and her Godking. Would anyone like to take a peek at it and offer me some feedback?

"Land ho!"

Those two words are enough to rouse excitement on the small ship, and footsteps thunder up and down the stairs as the passengers rush to the deck. The blinding sun greets them, and several cry out in shock while others grumble their dissent as they are forced to shield their eyes.

But the sight is worth it: ahead of the ship, the island of Padena rises from the emerald sea into the sapphire sky. Ships bob and sway in the harbor as fishers unload and count their catch. The city of Viaserta awaits them, long stretches of white stone and pale wooden beams. A market is visible, with colorful awnings to protect vendors and patrons alike from the hot sun as they haggle for figs, olives, and pomegranates.

This is the destination of the boat's passengers: the traveling opera company known as Euphony. They departed from the coastal town of Thessatraki four days ago with all their belongings squished into traveling trunks alongside their costumes, props, and musical instruments. This was not a spur-of-the moment trip, nor was it another stop on Euphony’s opera circuit.

No—the island of Padena will be Euphony’s new, permanent home.

After the initial commotion, silence reigns among the travelers. They watch with wide eyes as with each bob and sway of the ship, they grow closer to their new home. The air is filled with the sounds of splashing water, calling gulls, and the distant murmur of three-hundred thousand souls.

It is the prima donna, Sirene, who breaks the silence with a soft whisper of, “it’s incredible.”

Immediately the rest of Euphony erupts into cheering and praise. Daina, their director, is openly weeping in joy, comforted by her husband Akylas; Ursula is trying to climb the railing while Leila and Sandor are trying to pull her down and push her up respectively; and the rest of their celebration is marked by a chorus of screaming and singing.

Three years ago, the Viaserta Opera House caught fire after a smoke effect malfunctioned. Thankfully, no one perished in the flames--but the opera house was gutted by the disaster. Seeing the destruction as a bad omen, the previous opera company left for greener pastures; abandoning both the opera house and the accompanying actor's apartments, which were left untouched by the fire. Without an opera company willing to make it their home, the Viaserta Opera House sat abandoned. Other than reinforcing the structure to prevent its total collapse, no construction had been completed in those three years despite the Godking of Padena offering a grant to any enterprising opera company who wanted to move in.

In all honesty, Euphony did not expect to earn the grant. Their status as a touring opera company didn't give them an appearance of reliability. They hadn't even been to Padena for a prior performance, and surely the Godking wanted to give preference to opera companies from Padena. When Daina sent off the application, she warned everyone that they were probably fighting with a dozen opera companies with better shots for the grant.

And then—they got it.

Sirene remembered the day they got the grant. They had been in Logorda for a month; not wanting to unpack their trunks and settle down in case they got the letter.

The mail was delivered to their temporary lodgings with little fanfare; packages and presents from admirers lumped in with their restaurant tabs and bills from the tailors. But the wax seal on the lip of the envelope set this letter apart from the rest of the bills and trinkets. Daina could barely read the acceptance letter and needed to pass it around the rest of the opera company for everyone to read a line or two before they became emotionally overwhelmed.

It was Sirene who, through a shaking voice and tears streaming down her face, eventually read the announcement:

“Please find the included documents: the deed of gift to the Viaserta Opera House and its accompanying actor’s apartments; the check for repairs, props, and salaries; travel documents, and itemized list of repairs needed to pass the building inspection for the Viaserta Opera House.”

The minute that Sirene finished reading the Godking's titles, Euphonia swept into a tornado of activity as they packed trunks, paid bills, settled the tab of their lodgings, and made their travel arrangements for Padena.

It almost felt surreal to finally be here.

When the ship finally docks, Euphony stands on the ship's deck with all of their luggage; clustered together like baby birds afraid to flee the nest. What if they fall? What if they step on the dock and it de-materializes, revealing this all to be a shared dream?

One hand on her luggage and her eyes squeezed shut, Sirene extends a singular foot until she feels something solid beneath the sole of her foot and hears the creaking of old, sea salt-battered wood.

Her eyes open.

The dock is still there.

The rest of Euphony stumbles off the dock.

[couch-kimchi]

Leila's Cravings

Korean Dramas

In no particular order, I have chosen all the Korean dramas that I’ve enjoyed, uberly obsessed of, loved and learned a lot from. I’ve been watching Korean dramas since 2004. It all started when Lovers in Paris was shown in our local television. I only relied on what was shown in our country since then. 2009 came and gave Boys Over Flowers that really changed my viewing habits.

2010 was a very special year for me because I became a K-drama addict. I certified myself. LOL. I just took advantage of our 24/7 internet server. I’m even sleep-deprived now since my time in front of my laptop occupies most of my waking moments when I’m at home. Heh.

So let me give a rundown of Korean dramas I’ve enjoyed all through the years starting from 2004,  that I would gladly recommend to anyone.

LOVERS IN PARIS. “I’m not a Cinderella. I’m just a woman in love with a man.” This is a line from Kang Tae-young that’s vivid in my mind up to now. Her character is adorable and the love between her and Ki-joo is simply beautiful. Park Shin Yang’s performance is one of the best I’ve seen from a male actor. I was completely touched during his break up scene and the part where he played the piano is simply captivating. FYI, Lee Dong-geun is the primary reason why I love second lead guys more than the male lead.

SAVE THE LAST DANCE. Eugene and Ji Sung is such a perfect match! The kind you’d root for no matter what. I love it when the story started moving to Seoul. It is where the growth of their characters and love story begun. When Ji Sung started to live his own life again as Hyun Woo, not knowing Eun Soo, they started from scratch again. Since the heart can tell, they still fell for each other. Ji Sung is so adorable! The OST of this series is love!

MY GIRL. The two LEE! Lee Dong Wook and Lee Da Hae is one of the cutest pair the HONG Sister’s created. Lee Da Hae’s portrayal of Yoo Rin is so lovable and Dong Wook was a dashing debonair! The “lie” theme of their pairing was an added charm in their relationship. Just pure cuteness on screen!

GOONG (PRINCESS HOURS). A stellar performance from Yoon Eun Hye as she became a Princess. She successfully made Chae Kyeong come to life. Eun Hye’s chemistry with Joo Ji Hoon is off the charts, IMO. The settings, the overall feel of a modern day Royal set up was beautiful. A must watch series!

COFFEE PRINCE. Another series from Yoon Eun Hye. From a lady in Goong, she transformed herself as a boyish barista. She plays Go Eun Chan, a bread winner who had no choice but to work in a shop where only men are allowed. I enjoyed her with Gong Yoo. Their scenes are just the sweetest. Eun Hye is adorable and passable as a guy! But honestly, it was really Mr. Voice, Lee Seun Kyun who really captured my heart in this series.

BOYS OVER FLOWERS (BOYS BEFORE FLOWERS). The drama that changed my Korean dramaworld and catapulted Lee Min Ho to super stardom!! Not only did this show spread K-drama virus around Asia, it made every cast known worldwide. Who would forget this? Four HOT guys in one screen. Enough said. Lee Min Ho and Goo Hye Sun are enough reason for me to repeat this to the nth time. I don’t know how many times I’ve watched this series already. I think there’s no explanation why I loved it, it’s illogical. LOL.

YOU’RE BEAUTIFUL. Jang Geun Suk’s adorable face and wonderful singing voice was shown multiple times. Sold. Geun Suk’s pairing with Park Shin Hye is simply sweet and fluffy! Shin Hye became his twin brother and joined AN.JELL. The story focused on the life of a band in showbusiness and how pig-rabbit melted Tae Kyung’s heart. The love triangle is cute. Shin Woo’s character reminded me so much of Ji Hoo (Boys Over Flowers) since it is obvious that he won’t get the girl. And yet he’s always been there for her. Typical story but fun and with heart.

PASTA. The story is simple and the plot has no-frills at all. But here are the reasons why I still love this:

a. Dearest Chep (Lee Seun Kyun) is endearing.

b. The on screen pairing is cute and charming.

c. Noh Min Woo is delightful.

Enough for me.

PERSONAL TASTE. Lee Min Ho. Need I say more?

Kidding aside, what I really enjoyed about this series is Gae In’s weather forecast that’s like her personal diary. I can always forego flaws especially when dearest Min Ho is concerned. The issue of the Sang Go Jae can happily go down the drain. I enjoyed most parts rather than the whole. Watch it since Lee Min Ho is the hottest architect in the face of K-dramaland. His chemistry with Sohn Ye Jin can make you wish to have a roommate like Jin Ho.

COFFEE HOUSE. Perfect 10! Highly recommended.

It IS Kang Ji Hwan and Park Si Yeon’s sizzling chemistry exploding! They are by far the best couple who had the most passionate kiss I’ve ever seen. The story itself may drive you nuts, or I mean Lee Jin Soo. But at the end of the day, you can really learn something fruitful from this. Great laughs mixed with powerful emotions. Simply a brilliant display of talent and a different level of K-drama experience.

MY GIRLFRIEND IS A GUMIHO. If you want to spend one of the best 16 hours of your life, watch this! Lee Seung Gi is lovable and he’s paired with the gorgeous Shin Mina, no more to ask for. The Gumiho myth is mixed with reality making this series a story with heart. Most people I know loves the Hoi couple to bits. I can’t blame them! Not only did this couple show the cutest and sweetest things ever but they had managed to show that the best kind of love is living with that person and enjoying every given moment to the fullest.

SHINING INHERITANCE (BRILLIANT LEGACY). From the start this captured me since I find it very poignant. I’m very weak when it comes to family stories so when Eun Sung arrived having such love for his father, I’m owned! Han Hyo Joo’s character made me stick to watch this 28 episode K-drama. I love grandma’s story of success that made me hate Hwan for few episodes. Though, I truly enjoyed the spoiled brat that is Lee Seung Gi (Hwan), especially those scene while he was working under Eun Sung. I was completely on a laughing spree though I shouldn’t have felt that way. Bad me. I guess, the premise of the show is to teach Hwan what to VALUE. That money is hard earned even when he has plenty; that life is still better even with less of it; that we can enjoy the simplest things and be truly HAPPY; that we can have true value that even money can’t buy; that a person’s character is more important than anything.

This show made me fall for Lee Seung Gi even more. He’s a genuine actor that can make a simple scene uber sweet with him in it. He has this ability to make audience have this “blind spot” when it comes to him.  That in itself is very unique. He has his own pull that can draw you in.  Or maybe I’m just so easy to get! LOL.

SUNGKYUNKWAN SCANDAL. I am crazy for crazy horse Yoo Ah In, forever. It is a sageuk drama, yes a historical set up. It may appear boring, but it isn’t! Moon Jae Shin is on fire every time he appears! The story has a beautiful premise, with wonderful cinematography to boot. The Jalgeum Quartet is love. And KBS even awarded the best couple in this series. It’s NOT Yoo Chun and Park Min Young.

DREAM HIGH. I love that this drama showed we can stand up each time we fall and that mistakes are made to teach us to become a better person. It’s a recurring theme for everyone in DH not only the students but the Professor’s as well. Everyone made a wrong decision or had said something wrong that influenced others like what happened to Kyung Jin and Baek Hee. I love that everyone learned from their mistakes and stood up. Fallen and bruised as most characters had been but they still managed to reach out for a brighter tomorrow.

Dream High is not just about aspiring to be an artist/singer or about reaching for their dreams. It’s about becoming a better version of one’s SELF. Such a great drama find in 2011! And memorable too since Sam Dong (Kim Soo Hyun) and Hye Mi (Bae Suzy) made it special ♥ SamMi FTW!

49 DAYS. Hands down for actress Lee Yo Won as she portrays two roles brilliantly and had chemistry with two actors as well! I really enjoyed the lessons learned here, not trying to sugar coat this series but it was well written and I’m content with the open ending. It must be because I’m a true blue Ji Kyung and Han Kang shipper! Jo Hyun Jae is back from his military service and it’s good to see him again with such manly aura. And Jung Il Woo is simply extraordinary as he plays the Scheduler. I was  a content camper watching this because Kang-ah is LOVE!

BEST LOVE (GREATEST LOVE). I have a soft spot for Gong Hyo Jin and eversince Pasta I find her adorable. Her simplicity makes her unlike any other actress and uses it to connect herself to her character making it relatable. Her chemistry with Cha Seung Won isn’t to be questioned because they have it. But among all the Hong Sisters drama I’ve watched they managed to make me fall deeply in love with its second lead more than the OTP. I have to blame my undying love for Pil Joo because it’s my main reason for watching this. Yoon Kye Sang is the epitome of a perfect guy. And he’s memorable in my K-drama book.

CITY HUNTER. Another hit drama for Lee Min Ho. He’s now paired with the adorable Park Min Young. It’s an action packed drama with heart. Yes, they were able to combine violence with humane bonds that is present on each relationship and pairing. Father and Son is not just present in genes but more because of love. Yoon Sung and Jin Pyo may live in a cruel world but they had managed to fight for their own beliefs. I shed a tear or two in this series and it managed to capture me during times when the story simply tackles on love, family and friendship. It has subtle moments amid the chaotic theme that truly captured me. Lee Min Ho is brilliant as he has never been before. His Royal Hotness made spoon and bottled water the best weapon. He managed to break my heart and revive it all over again with his action scenes! Lee Min Ho is proving to be the most versatile actor of his generation.

HEARTSTRINGS (YOU’VE FALLEN FOR ME). Silence and music are beautifully woven in scenes that can make you feel nostalgic. Here you can experience how scenes are much better without words. Just a smile, just a stare,  just that sound of raindrops can bring you the feeling of comfort and the magic of love.

If you are into stories of youth, watch this. It is a melodrama but you can still simply sit back, relax and feel the love more than words can say. BTW, Jung Yong Hwa is a sweetheart. He surely made me crazy in love with him. Though Lee Shin can be a pabo (fool) sometime, he really makes up for it since his love for Kyu Won is the sweetest thing to have in K-dramaland. The immense chemistry of the Dooley Couple successfully brought to life how good a feeling is having to love for the first time. Also, the OST is love! The songs are awesome! Even the mix of modern and traditional instrument is pleasant. Hear it for yourself.

FLOWER BOY RAMYUN SHOP. This drama is hotter than the ramyun they’ve cooked and served. And I’m not just talking about Lee Ki Woo here, I love him as Kang Hyuk. To be called wifey by him is such a delight! But that aside, Jung Il Woo is lovable too though he’s eccentric and childlike here, Chi Soo was the one who captured Eun Bi’s (Lee Chung Ah) heart nonetheless. This was really a fun watch! The Ramyun boys are a treat and their bonding made this drama worthwhile to finish. You’ll leave satisfied to your hearts content.

THE MOON THAT EMBRACES THE SUN. I love me some Kim Soo Hyun and he’s back being the King of this epic series. To be honest, I really loved the first part more when Prince Hwon (Yeo Jin Goo) fell in love with Yeon Woo (Kim Yoo Jung). I enjoyed the exchange of wit and letters from both. How I wish that they’d stayed kids forever like that. Then again, we have to see Soo Hyun’s acting prowess and be swept again by his charm. Together with the beautiful Han Ga In, both fought fate and made their love stand against all odds. Jung Il Woo as Prince Yang Myung made his presence felt in this series too, loving Yeon Woo all his life. You’d definitely be mesmerized by the scenery and gorgeous set up from the Joseon Era and cry along with Prince Yang Myung. Watch it, Soo Hyun made it bearable, for me atleast.

THE KING 2 HEARTS. Lee Seung Gi is a grown man here, though not leaving behind his quirky attitude that we all love! I’ve never seen him act the way he did in this series. I’m in awe of him more. Ha Ji won is kick ass and made the North Korean accent so sweet to hear. Together they form one Korea, one heart. It is action packed since Ji Won is here, you would not miss her amazing skills even kicking his Royal Highness to the curb. Interesting plot but I think you’d enjoy Ha Ji Won’s aegyo and dance moves more than anything.

SHUT UP! FLOWER BOY BAND. This is such a warm and very comforting watch. I ended this drama having a huge smile on my face that I think will linger on and on. Sung Joon is phenomenal and he became uber handsome to me. I fell for him along the way. The OTP is just so cute for words and I enjoyed every moment, wishing for more! But those two aside, this drama feels like home. You know, that love, that protection and that security, and comfort we feel when we go to a place we can be ourselves? This drama feels more than just a drama. I truly understand why others fell in love with this. It is worth your time and even your tears! It simply hits the right spot, every-single-time. No matter who the character is, you will be drawn and swept away by the emotion they feel. It was so powerful and so moving.

They say that most lessons are learned the hard way. Shut Up Flower Boy Band emanates that thought. The trials are meant for good at the end of the day. Sometimes the pain can really be piercing, as shown by the characters and yet they all became a better man after. They succeeded alone but having that heart of togetherness still. The bond that the Eye Candy formed is tough and you can feel that resonate in their music and whenever they perform together. It feels so euphoric! I would not mind repeating this to the nth time just to feel them again and again and again.

QUEEN IN HYUN’S MAN. The best fusion sageuk I’ve seen yet (as of 2012) I love that everything blends well with the story and we are not just wishing to be back in the modern world all the time. I enjoy seeing Ji Hyun Woo in the Joseon Era as well. It’s my first time ever watching him and I’m surprised that he’s a good actor. His pairing with Yoo In Na is sizzling. Sparks flew everywhere even if they are just staring at each other and far apart. One of the best chemistry on screen, and felt natural at that. I’m always taken aback with historical set up. But this drama just made me cling to it until the end. The writer is amazing! What a wonderful masterpiece yet again from the writer of Coffee House. Hands down, a drama that makes you believe that love works in mysterious and marvelous ways. Epic and oh so beautiful! Another MUST WATCH!

BIG. Yup another Hong Sister’s drama. If you are a fan of the sisters, try this and you’ll fall in love with Kyung Joon in Yoon Jae’s body. Or to make it simple, you will fall in love with Gong Yoo,100%. Little Kyung Joon is asleep all throughout the series, though I wish he literally woke up in the end and grabbed that umbrella. *sigh* This drama begs us to leave most things to our imagination. So don’t expect much. Gong Yoo’s lovable on screen pairing was made to life by Lee Min Jung. Gil Teacher found her ground and found her true love too. I’m happy she was able to distinguish who her heart truly beats for. This drama is not among my fave from the Hong’s but still enjoyable. Go with what is presented and you’d just be fine.

ARANG AND THE MAGISTRATE. This drama gave me the creeps — both in a good and a bad way. Overall, I still love the feel, the ambiance, the scenery. It brought a different level of experience that I enjoyed. Arang is such a fierce character! She learned how to value her own life and gained the will to take a risk and fight for it. With a hero like the magistrate (Lee Jun Ki), where can this love story go? No limits.

ANSWER ME 1997 (REPLY 1997). Have you ever experienced falling in love with your friend? Are you like Yoon Jae? Or more like Shi Won?

This series directly hits the heart, even in the simplest of ways. Nostalgic, pure, heart wrenching and uber fun. Saying this is an understatement. You will love to reminisce about the life in the 90′s. If you were in Grade School or High School at that time, you’d laugh just like me because I guess it’s one, or if not, the best time in my life. The story was made even more special because of Seo In Guk and Jung Eun Ji. I don’t care if they were KPOP Idols, they rocked this series BIG TIME. They made the friends-in-love theme so enticing. You’d want to grab hold of a Yoon Jae in your life. I suggest you watch this with your friends and your family too! To miss this will be a regret in your K-drama life.

FLOWER BOY NEXT DOOR.Go Dok Mi (Park Shin Hye) isn’t your typical bubbly K-drama heroine. She decided to lock herself in her own apartment, living in her own world. Though comfortable as it may seem to her, the outside world is where she really wants to be. Good thing Enrique Geum (Yoon Shi Yoon) opened the door to help her breathe in life and experience what it truly means to live.

The drama made me love Enrique’s youthful exuberance and his quirky personality. But it was really Jin Rak (Kim Ji Hoon) that I personally fell in love with. Mr Post-it man stole my heart and run away with it. Having said that, this drama has its moments of glory and failed in some. The world of Dok Mi is a familiar ground that this drama illustrated beautifully, just by listening to her inner thoughts added a unique touch making her more relatable. Another winning drama from tVN.

THE MASTER’S SUN. This is another drama that is close to my heart. Its the first I’ve watched So Ji Sub in a full series. He captivated my heart playing Joo Joong Won, the cold-hearted Master that melted under the warmth of a sun, Tae Gong Shil (Gong Hyo Jin).

To find that one person who can take away your fears and who can make you feel alive again is truly special. Joong Won and Gong Shil is like a magnet that automatically joins together. When you force to separate them, the pull they have within is far stronger than any I had felt. Their love story is just like how their first hug scene transpired. It was unexpected. Gong Shil just came in his life, rushing in scared and needed comfort badly. But as it goes along, it turns out that Joong Won is the one needing help after all. His dark world finally found the light its been longing to have.

The immense chemistry off-screen resonated on-screen. It is a delight to see, feel, and hear. Skinship is scattered around, and the OTP’s touch scenes made a different kind of sensation that only the SoGong couple have. This drama will make you realize that waiting for that one special love, is worth it. Falling in love in a series will never be the same again after watching this. To date (2013), the best Hong Sister’s drama for me.

ANSWER ME 1994 (REPLY 1994). This can’t be compared to its predecessor. Though they do have the same feel, nostalgia and amazing attention to detail, this show broke the second season flop big time.

My love for this drama truly owes it to each character who is part of the Sinchon Boarding House. It’s amazing to feel the family bonding and the friendship that was built under one roof. They are blessed to have a home where everyone shared the heartiest meals and have the best support group. The story is more than just the romance that was built within its frame, but moreso it displayed the kind of universal love that truly warms the heart.

It’s my first to watch Jung Woo, the Oppa whose love for Na Jung can’t be quantified, its felt. Though I was captured by his Oppa role at first, it was really Chil Bong (Yoo Yeon Seok) who took my heart and I wasn’t able to have it back. The pendulum swing wasn’t felt by Na Jung (Go Ara) herself but the fan wars surely did. I was literally brokenhearted having to experience the unrequited love the way Chil Bong did. But having to experience his love for Na Jung is worth the tears still.

Watch this with an open heart. Because the love that both Oppa and Chil Bong gave to Na Jung is better seen that way. Highly recommended. If I have to go through Chil Bong’s heartache, I will still repeat this and savor what it means to love with all of you and even learn to let it go.

EMERGENCY COUPLE. Choi Jin Hyuk!! There is nothing more left to say. 

I really enjoyed watching this series because of Song Ji Hyo and Choi Jin Hyuk’s awesome chemistry. The teasers were wonderfully made, its enticing enough not to miss the series. It did feel like much could have been done, especially in Jin Hee’s arc. But that aside, I still had an amazing time recapping and watching this series.

Jin Hee grew from a naive character to a woman who can stand on her own. She was so dependent when she married Chang Min that she felt low not having a life of her own. It is a consequence of not being complete first before entering a serious relationship. The separation was pivotal, it made both character realise that love will always be present no matter what. You just have to open yourself even when you know it will hurt. Watch it, and enjoy the antics! You will definitely love Choi Jin Hyuk, even if you already do.

ANGEL EYES. The best drama of Ku Hye Sun to date (2014). Hands down, what an amazing performance that she has Lee Sang Yoon to thank for. It is a first for me to watch Sang Yoon and I fell in love with him! I guess, the chemistry was so palpable and heartfelt, it was easy for me to watch this and not be reminded it is a melodrama. It felt like a cried an ocean but it cleansed my soul. The feeling was that good!

Yoon Soo Wan and Park Dong Joo defined a love that even if its tormenting, they choose each other still. It is a story of finding oneself and loving wholeheartedly no matter how painful it is. This series is among the most precious I have ever watched. It brought an amazing experience that I wouldn’t mind watching again. Every character is loveable and warm.

We don’t like the pace of walking. It seem that the world today is so fast, speed matters. But watching this series I learned the value of taking things slow especially with love. Waiting can be taxing and tedious. Who has the patience to wait? Dong Joo and Soo Wan have and both enjoyed the fruit of waiting for each other. The essence of “togetherness” is really evident seeing how both endured the trials that came their way that when they separated, we all felt their pain. It was so piercing, you want them to be together again.

This is one of the most beautifully written love story. You wouldn’t mind falling in love and experiencing it. Highly recommended.

MARRIAGE NOT DATING. I can’t believe I almost let this drama slip away! I wasn’t reeled in to watch this since I kinda predicted how it’s going to be and the premise wasn’t as enticing. How amazing it is to be proven wrong?!

This drama is feel good and so easy to digest. I really enjoyed how the drama focused on family and relationships. The most important thing why this became a drama craving was the “communication”. We heard it been said a million times over that communication is vital and I love how the drama gave emphasis on that. Jang Mi (Han Groo) and Ki tae (Yeon Woo Jin) are a perfect example to show what great communication can do in a relationship. They were successful in making it feel organic and relatable. Their conversations were meaningful and delightful, even the arguments. They are so adorable! For them there is no eternal love, only a love they both want to last. Awww.

The transition of Jang Mi and Ki Tae’s fake relationship to a real one worked well, turning a bad relationship to the best one could possibly have. Knowing the foibles, worst habits and dark past of the person you are in a relationship with and loving them despite of that is a true testament of what true love is. You can not just have good qualities, nobody is perfect. Accepting the imperfection is an important part of a relationship. I’m happy to have learned it better through this drama.

Watch this and feel the spark of a love with no pretence.

THE TIME WE WERE NOT IN LOVE. How can you notice if someone is looking at you when you are looking somewhere else? One will surely miss a lot. Good thing Choi Won (Lee Jin Wook) didn’t spent his whole life just being the best friend for Oh Ha Na (Ha Ji Won) and stepped up to be more!

Best friends to lovers plot is one of the best storyline but the hardest to execute. This show did just okay, though I hoped for the best. Well, this show didn’t lack fan service, so don’t be dismayed and give this show a try too. The chemistry is exploding on screen. The 1+1 couple brightened each scenario, whether they are bickering or simply sharing aegyo to each other. Nobody can replace the memories they have built in time. Their memory bank is full of great milestone to choose from.

I fell in love with Choi Won. At first I was so frustrated and mad at him. I thought that with his persona, finally a man was strong enough to fight to protect the woman he loves from getting hurt again. Choi Won was the right man to stop Cha Seo Hoo (Yoon Kyung Sang), though the only advantage he has is that of a friend. But then, he took a step back because Choi Won isn’t the kind of man to stop Ha Na’s heart from beating even if it was for somebody else. Choi Won chose to understand and support Ha Na’s decision. This is Choi Won’s love language. Ha Na’s happiness is more important than his own.

Everything ends well in dramaland! Watch this and enjoy the 1+1 couple fight, kiss and make-up endlessly.

OH MY GHOST. Do you want to know what love is? This drama definitely showed it. I highly recommend it to anyone who just loves the feeling of falling in love and staying in love.

Take the journey with Na Bong Sun (Park Bo Young) as she discovers what it is to love and be loved by Chef Kang Sun Woo (Jo Jung Seok). Their chemistry is perfect and electrifyingly good!! You would enjoy every second of them on screen. Whether or not Na Bong Sun is possessed by Shin Soon Ae (Kim Seul Gi), the joint forces of their chemistry is overwhelmingly amazing to experience. This is the kind of drama that can be enjoyed from start to finish. Don’t miss it.

MISAENG / INCOMPLETE LIFE – Work politics can never be portrayed better than what this series presented. I’ve watched Im Si Wan ever since he appeared in The Moon that Embraces the Sun and his cute cameo in Reply 1997. This time, he showed a different side of him more than just his pretty face. Though I was hoping a love line with Kang So Ra, I think they are still enjoyable as officemates with Kang Ha Neul.

The cast is completed with the addition of Lee Sung Min who made me a certified fan through this drama. He simply brought so much heart as a mentor. I believe we need more people like him in this world. Someone whose tenacity and fervent persona drives anyone with him to become better. He is surely stubborn, yet his hard work is incomparable. Watch this and learn why work is work and why passion can drive you towards a better destination.

HEALER – Just three words. Ji Chang Wook.

Some of you may have more adjectives to describe how awesome this is. But for me, it was really discovering an amazing talent in Ji Chang Wook, I’m swept away by his character. He’s a chameleon who can switch from dorky, to manly to clumsy to stubborn to the sweetest thing a K-drama hero could ever be. His chemistry with Park Min Young captured my heart. It was a treat seeing them fall in love. This is a highly recommended drama to watch. If you like action, suspense and romance, this is a treat you don’t want to miss.

TWENTY AGAIN – Lee Sang Yoon is back as Professor Cha Hyun Seok. You will definitely fall more in love with him, there is no escaping his charms! He teams up with Choi Ji Woo again, truly it is better the second time around. This series is a timeless piece that can be enjoyed no matter what age you are! There is always a special spot in my heart when the past era is smoothly blended in the present.

Add to that, Sang Yoon is swoon worthy! Even if Hyun Seok is grumpy most of the time, his love for No Ra is timeless. This is worth watching anytime.

ANSWER ME (REPLY) 1988 – I will shamelessly admit, this is my favourite Reply series to date (2016). Even if this is already the third, PD Shin Won Ho did not fail to surprise me. Despite of the heartache, this series is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

Every detail, every character, every possibility is once again explored. The trademark of the Reply franchise is unparalleled, every series is uniquely made. All thanks to Ryu Joon Yeol coz he made this series beyond special for me. He successfully brought to life an unforgettable character – Kim Jung Hwan. This is not to say that Taek (Park Bo Gum) did anything less to love Sung Deok Sun (Hye Ri). However, I was hopelessly devoted to Jung Hwan. He was the only one in my heart.

Though this series was never about the husband hunt for me, the heartache I’ve felt wasn’t anything less than what I expected. Prepare your heart once you decide to watch this. You have been warned.

CHEESE IN THE TRAP – Discovering new actors who are not afraid to do something different made this series endearing. The premise brought from the webtoon, added interesting character that has depth I was interested to explore.

Park Hae Jin did a tremendous job as Yoo Jung. There are only few actors who can be both lovable and despicable all at the same time, Hae Jin is one of them. He had an amazing chemistry with Kim Go Eun. Seol and Yoo Jung were tailored to fit. Despite of the drama frenzy off-screen, Seo Kang Joon did a great job as Baek In Ho! SLS is evident, but this time I realised that this syndrome can be less painful too especially when done right.

Keep an open heart and watch something different. Judge it for yourself.

OH HAE YOUNG AGAIN (ANOTHER MISS OH) – As of 2016, this deserves the TOP ONE in my K-drama list of all time. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

As they say, you have to be complete before you love someone. That said, I never thought that love can be found when the heart is completely shattered into pieces. How can the heart mend and be whole again? Park Do Kyung (Eric Mun) and Oh Hae Young (Seo Hyun Jin) proved that real love can exist even in the worse possible state. It all begun with a leap of faith! All it took was for Do Kyung to open his arms and catch Hae Young. From then, he struggled hard not to let her go ever again.

It is the first time that I have watched Eric of Shinhwa and Seo Hyun Jin in a drama series. It was such a delight to experience how amazing love is seeing both of them performing at their best. The chemistry is so intense, I believe it is REAL. Shipper heart aside, to date RicHyun is definitely a K-drama couple to beat! From every touch, every kiss, and every hug they shared, there is an incredibly sweet intimacy no other OTP can possibly have! They are beyond astonishing together! I can only think of happy thoughts whenever I see them both.

Love is defined with no specificity. Each character here has shown love in various of ways. You will discover the amazing talents from the veteran actors, Ye Ji Won in particular. You would want to party all night with her.

Be ready to be mesmerised! Once you watch this, it will be hard to resist repeating it all over again.

LET’S EAT SEASON 2 – Nothing can beat the yearning of delicious food — make that KOREAN FOOD!

This K-drama is plot-free and just entices you with what matters most in life, food. I watched this for the love of Seo Hyun Jin and I happily sat and observed her in awe. She can do ANYTHING! Plus, her chemistry with Yoon Doo Joon made watching the sweetest thing to do. I truly enjoyed their banters. No  matter how opposite their views are, they can sit down and enjoy each others company. They made eating alone a sin, because a meal is better enjoyed with others.

Watch this! Word of warning: Eat first before you watch. Or else, you’ll crave badly and say “goodbye diet.”

[abatelunare]

Leggendo Antonio

Sto leggendo il romanzo di Antonio Fogazzaro intitolato Leila. La vecchia edizione in mio possesso conta ben 429 pagine, tutte stampate con un carattere non piccolissimo, ma piccolo. Attualmente ho raggiunto quota 255. La scrittura di questo autore mi piace. Il presente romanzo ha due soli difetti. Il primo è che ogni tanto la tira un po' in lungo nella descrizioni. Il secondo è che ogni tanto attacca a parlare di religione, in particolare del Modernismo. Io lì stacco la spina. Nel senso che leggo ma è come non leggessi. Sono sempre stato abbastanza allergico alle considerazioni politiche, sociali e religiose presenti nelle opere letterarie. Non mi interessano proprio per niente. Quindi quelle parti le salto proprio. In ossequio a quanto scrive Pennac nell'unico suo libro che ho letto. E che unico resterà, fra parentesi.

[starstake]

Cannes Film Festival 2023: Where Dreams Come to Life.

From May 16 through May 27, 2023, the 76th Cannes Film Festival took place. Jeanne du Barry, directed by Maiwenn, served as the festival's opening film, and Peter Sohn's Elemental served as its closing film.

Swedish director Ruben Ostlund served as the head of the jury for the 2023 festival. The jury's other members were:

Brie Larson

Paul Dano

Julia Ducournau

Leila Hatami

Rebecca Hall

Jeff Nichols

Deepika Padukone

Noomi Rapace

Jasmine Trinca

Chang Chen

The Palme d'Or was awarded to Triangle of Sadness, directed by Ruben Ostlund. The other major awards were:

Grand Prix: Close, directed by Lukas Dhont

Jury Prize: EO, directed by Jerzy Skolimowski

Best Director: Park Chan-wook, for Decision to Leave

Best Actress: Anamaria Vartolomei, for Happening

Best Actor: Song Kang-ho, for Broker

Best Screenplay: Tarik Saleh, for Boy from Heaven

Camera d'Or: The Quiet Girl, directed by Colm Bairead

The 2023 Cannes Film Festival was a significant occasion for the motion picture industry, as many notable films had their world premieres there. Some of the biggest names in film returned to the festival, including Julia Roberts, Scarlett Johansson, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Tom Hanks.

Many of the films that had their world premieres at the festival went on to win prizes and garner critical acclaim, making the 2023 Cannes Film Festival both critically and financially successful. The festival was also a big boost for the French Riviera because it brought in a lot of much-needed money.

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[dearestclement1ne]

leila thats sen's pic not urs ho

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[mrsarnold]

why do you have a tag that says leila’s headache…

YOU GIVE ME A HEADACHE.

U GIVE NE A HEADACHE HO

[romancebibliophile]

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Pusaka LP-001

00:00 Tortor Radja (N.n.) - Basaria Nainggolan 03:04 Aek Sarulla Tudia Ho Lao? (N.n.) - Basaria Nainggolan 05:48 Boru Ni Radjanami (Edward L. Tobing) - Edward L. Tobing 08:55 Dainang I (Parlin/Robert Ht. Uruk) - Edward L. Tobing 11:21 Mangkuling Sese (N.n.) - Leila Sitompul 14:52 O, Ale Alogo (Cornel Simandjuntak) - Parlin Hutagalung 18:35 Madekdek Ma Gambiri (N.n.) - Anna Manaloe

[thealiveshadow]

Radio Romance by Mashrou' Leila (in Arabic)

Mere Liye Tum Kaafi Ho by Ayushmann Khurrana and Tanishk-Vayu (in Hindi)

i get sad sometimes because i cant find any queer male love songs but it seems like lesbians have so many. do you have any recommendations?

Some of my favs:

Habibi by Joe Daccache (bonus: bilingual lyrics!)

Make It Last by Joe Daccache

C'mon Baby, Cry by Orville Peck

Whine n Cry by Keiynan Lonsdale

Fem in a Black Leather Jacket by Pansy Division

God in Jeans by Ryan Beatty

Pipe Dream by Tobre & RYLO (bonus: Tobre is transmasc!)

Valentino by Olly Alexander & MNEK

Tennessee by Kevin Abstract & Lil Nas X

Boys Will Be Boys by Miles McKenna (bonus: T4T!)

Black Travolta by Doug Locke

Trojans by Doug Locke

Ice Cream by MIKA

also I Wanna Boi by PWR BTTM

[bookishnerdlove]

NELTHDR 82

'Aguanta, Killian. ¡Casi estámos allí!' Miré a mi alrededor, levanté la barbilla desafiante y uní mi brazo con el de Killian nuevamente. El conde Riegelhoff estaba paralizado, con la boca abierta, algunas personas charlaban con sus abanicos sobre la boca y algunas damas estaban pálidas. Como me di cuenta en retrospectiva, Killian era tan popular como Cliff, y parecía que las mujeres que habían estado esperando el "post-divorcio" de Killian se sorprendieron de mi intimidad con Killian. "Entonces, ¿por qué Leila Sinclair me miraba así antes?" Fue extraño. Estaba más sorprendida de verme sosteniendo el brazo de Killian que de ver a Lizé sosteniendo el de Cliff. "Bueno, el Conde Sinclair no se lleva bien con el Conde Riegelhoff, tal vez por eso". Quizás fue el Conde Sinclair quien había envenenado el hilo de bordar de Lizé, por lo que fue un milagro que yo, que debería haber sido acusado y deshonrado, saliera ileso. 'Puedo sofocar los rumores de una enemistad con Killian y joder a un grupo de personas odiosas al mismo tiempo, ¡así que estoy matando dos pájaros de un tiro!' ¡Qué lejos he llegado de mi vida anterior, donde siempre me apuñalaban por la espalda! Dejando atrás a los conmocionados y atónitos, seguimos al duque y la duquesa de Luis. "¡Su Excelencia, el Duque de Luis, ha pasado mucho tiempo!" “¡También ha pasado mucho tiempo, señora!” Pronto nos vimos rodeados de gente que intentaba saludar al duque y la duquesa. "Me di cuenta de tu vestido desde lejos, te ves tan bien con él, duquesa". “¡Eso es lo que yo también pensé! Soy demasiado tímido para probar nuevos estilos, pero ¿cómo lograste lograr un estilo tan atrevido? Eres increíble." "Te prometo que, tarde o temprano, el vestido de la duquesa será el estilo preferido de la socialité". Afortunadamente, el vestido de la duquesa recibió críticas favorables. Por supuesto, ella es la duquesa, así que no importa lo que vista, recibirá elogios. “Yo también soy un poco tímida y esto lo eligió mi nuera Edith”. La duquesa me miró y extendió su brazo en mi dirección. Di un paso hacia ella mientras Killian empujaba suavemente mi cuerpo hacia adelante. “Esta es mi nuera, Edith, que está casada con mi segundo hijo, Killian. Edith, por favor saluda. Esta es la condesa Ethelmann y esta es la vizcondesa Krause”. "Encantado de conocerte, soy Edith Ludwig". Doblé ligeramente las rodillas y me incliné ante las damas mayores. “Oh, oh Dios mío. ¡Ho Ho Ho! Encantado de conocerte, soy Cecil Ethelmann”. "Soy Larissa Krause, encantado de conocerte". Parecían sorprendidos, pero respondieron amablemente a mi saludo.   Tenía la sensación de que la duquesa sería mejor para la disputa entre Killian y yo. Así las cosas, seguí saludando a una docena de damas más y apenas logré salir del lugar cuando una melodía de baile resonó en el salón de baile. "Bien hecho." Después de apartarme del camino, Killian se paró cerca de mí, con su mano en mi cintura. Para entonces, ya quería huir de esta pelota. Pensé que se suponía que era un lugar para que hombres y mujeres jóvenes encontraran el amor, pero había tantos nobles mayores allí, ¡y me estaba tomando una eternidad conocer a cada uno de ellos! ¿Por qué necesito saber de quién es primo y qué propiedad posee cuando puedo olvidar su nombre cuando lo dice? Confesé con voz cansada mientras comenzaba a bailar con Killian: "No recuerdo ninguno de los nombres de las personas que me presentaron antes". Él se rió entre dientes. “Son el tipo de personas que no importa si lo olvidas. Ahora sólo necesitas recordar los pasos”. Supongo que tenía miedo de que le pisara. Pero tenía muchos conocimientos de danza en mi cabeza. El conde Riegelhoff debió enseñarme a bailar bien. Me preguntaba qué pasaría si mi cabeza y mi cuerpo se movieran por separado, pero afortunadamente podía bailar sin problemas. "No te preocupes. Soy bueno bailando”. "Estoy seguro que eres." No estaba segura de si estaba siendo sarcástico o bromeando conmigo, pero decidí tomarlo todo con calma. Tal vez sea mi mentalidad ultrapositiva lo que hace que la mirada de Killian sobre mí se sienta un poco ardiente. El problema es que, cuando empiezo a pensar en ello, siento un poco de calor por dentro. "Hay algo sutilmente erótico en el baile". El hecho de que hombres y mujeres se muevan mientras se abrazan, o con la parte inferior del cuerpo casi tocándose y solo la parte superior moviéndose, es un gran problema y tienen que mantener contacto visual entre sí. Bailar con una persona de apariencia normal puede hacer que tu corazón palpite, pero cuando lo haces con un hombre tan guapo como este, algo puede pasar. "No estás alardeando cuando dices que eres un buen bailarín", dijo Killian con admiración mientras yo me inclinaba hacia atrás y me volvía hacia él. “Ha pasado un tiempo desde que lo hice, así que estaba un poco nervioso, pero bueno, no está mal”. Intenté parecer indiferente, pero podía sentir el calor subir a mi cara. "Bueno, supongo que es una habilidad que has perfeccionado a lo largo de los años bailando con todo tipo de hombres". Él sonrió, envolviendo su brazo alrededor de mi cintura y haciéndose a un lado. “Un hombre que se pone celoso sacando a relucir cosas que ya son del pasado no es atractivo”. Avanzando hacia él, acaricié suavemente el musculoso bíceps de Killian, y él levantó una comisura de su boca con incredulidad. Era una técnica de seducción de la memoria de Edith, e incluso Killian, que era poco probable que cayera en ella, se estremeció ante la repentina provocación. Luego dijo, en voz tan baja que sólo yo pude oírla: "Deja de ser tan lascivo". En el pasado, habría asumido que decía esto porque me odiaba y no le agradaba, pero ahora era diferente.   Podía sentir el brillo lujurioso en sus ojos. Fue a la vez divertido y emocionante, y me encontré tocando suavemente los antebrazos y el pecho de Killian durante todo el baile. Pero cuando terminó el baile y salí del salón, respirando ligeramente, vi al Conde Riegelhoff caminando hacia mí. Rápidamente tiré del extremo de la manga de Killian. “Killian. No te alejes de mí”. “¿Por qué haces esto de repente?” "E-es sólo que hay tanta gente, y si te pierdo, será difícil encontrarte de nuevo..." Killian sonrió y luego se encogió de hombros nuevamente mientras yo retrocedía vacilante, tratando de encontrar alguna excusa extraña. "No eres un niño, de verdad..." Casi al mismo tiempo me saludó el conde Riegelhoff. "Ha pasado mucho tiempo, Edith". Sólo entonces Killian notó la presencia del Conde Riegelhoff. Todavía estaba sosteniendo el final de su manga. "Sí, lo es." No tenía ganas de intercambiar bromas con el conde Riegelhoff. Incluso sin ahondar en los recuerdos pasados de Edith, era un hombre indigno del nombre de "padre". Había enviado a Sophia para que me sometiera a golpes, solo se preocupaba por su bienestar, había anticipado mi desgracia en la Casa Ludwig y no había tomado ninguna medida. ¿Cómo podría sentir algún afecto por un hombre así? Pero él me miró con una expresión que parecía estar llena de afecto. Luego se volvió hacia Killian. "Me gustaría hablar con Edith en privado por un momento, Sir Killian, si me disculpa". Estaba nervioso por dentro. No muchos yernos rechazarían una petición así de su suegro, y dudaba que alguien sospechara la expresión del rostro del Conde Riegelhoff. Pero Killian no era uno de ellos. "Eso es extraño. ¿De qué diablos estás hablando y estás tratando de dejarme fuera? Suena sospechoso…” “Eso es un poco exagerado. No he visto a mi hija desde hace mucho tiempo, así que sólo estoy tratando de saludarla”. "Entonces, ¿por qué querrías dejarme fuera de esto?" ¡Vaya Killian! Lo estaba animando interiormente, pero el Conde Riegelhoff frunció el ceño como si no le gustara ni Killian ni su negativa a dejarlo ir solo conmigo. “Qué grosero de tu parte. Soy tu suegro, después de todo, y desestimar mi petición de esta manera…” "Por cierto."   Killian cortó audazmente al Conde Riegelhoff y lo fulminó con la mirada. “¿Cómo está esa doncella tuya?” “¿Q-qué?” “La criada que agredió a mi esposa y, sin embargo, exigiste que la enviaran de regreso con todas sus extremidades intactas. Me enfurecí y le di algunas bofetadas, pero como dijiste, la despidieron muy bien en el carruaje que enviaste por ella, con todas sus extremidades intactas, ¿no? La boca del Conde Riegelhoff se apretó ante la mención de Sofía. “Aún no entiendo cómo tú, que cuidabas tanto a tu hija, pudiste tomar esa decisión”. "E-eso es porque... ella es una sirvienta que ha trabajado en nuestra casa durante mucho tiempo..." "Eso es mucho amor de servicio, que pareces favorecerla más que a tu hija". Casi podía oír al Conde Riegelhoff rechinar los dientes. Y al mismo tiempo, me di cuenta de que Killian prácticamente había descubierto mi situación. Pero el conde Riegelhoff no era fácil de convencer. “Ja… verás, mi hija tiene un poco de mala reputación, y hay que hablarle con severidad para lograr que se comporte. Esa criada es como una... tutora. ¡Ja! Killian y yo soltamos una breve carcajada al mismo tiempo. ¿Me estás tomando el pelo? Read the full article

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Gioielli Rubati 282: elettasenso - Luca Parenti (Yok) - Antonio Fasolo - Leila Falà - Franco Bonvini - Chiara Marinoni - Ana Daksina - Francine Hamelin.

Inutile spiegare . Non intendo addentrarmi in una plaga di parole Inutile dire spiegare l’ampiezza delle ali a chi non sa il volo. Quel che ho vissuto e le profondità turbolenti – nello spazio bianco della vergine pagina. Spazio segreto e privato di ansimi e sangue: quando il mattino ero sognante e sottile (sfumavano i ghirigori sulla parete verde). Nell’alba intorpidita nulla era più silenzioso…

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Medioevo a Valvasone, tutte le novità della trentunesima edizione

Medioevo a Valvasone, tutte le novità della trentunesima edizione. Nella suggestiva cornice del teatrino del Castello di Valvasone - uno dei più piccoli e antichi d'Europa -, è andato in scena il lancio della trentunesima edizione del Medioevo a Valvasone, rievocazione storica che attira ogni anno decine di migliaia di visitatori. La manifestazione è attesa per il weekend dall'1 al 3 settembre 2023. A fare gli onori di casa è stato Fulvio Avoledo, il sindaco di Valvasone-Arzene. "La rievocazione è un evento così imponente che inizia a essere organizzata non appena termina la precedente. Il Grup Artistic Furlan riesce, di anno in anno, a garantire divertimento in tranquillità e in sicurezza. Oltre ai tecnici e alle persone che lavorano dietro le quinte, ringrazio gli sponsor che aiutano una manifestazione che dà lustro al paese. Ospitare decine di migliaia di persone in un borgo di trecento abitanti è un impegno non da poco: per questo ringrazio anche la cittadinanza, che accetta di buon grado qualche piccolo disagio nei giorni dell'evento". LA DEDICA. Sandra Bono, presidentessa del Grup Artistic Furlan, ha annunciato che "quest'anno la manifestazione è dedicata a due persone recentemente scomparse: il conte Federico di Valvasone e Marco Salvador, scrittore e studioso a cui abbiamo sempre fatto riferimento per idee, motivazioni e racconti. A loro il nostro pensiero e il nostro ringraziamento". Per il resto, l'impianto della manifestazione è il consueto: il primo giorno il fulcro sarà la cena medievale, soldout già da giorni. Di sabato si comincia a mezzogiorno, con attività dedicate in special modo alle famiglie e ai bambini, per proseguire poi sino a domenica sera. "Mi sono commossa quando, nel fine settimana e nella giornata di ferragosto, ho visto una trentina di ragazzi che lavoravano per il Medioevo nonostante il caldo e nonostante la festa per far sì che la manifestazione si avverasse. Grazie alla rievocazione nasce un clima di festa, aggregazione, amicizia, che altrimenti difficilmente si vede in giro. La caratteristica di Medioevo a Valvasone è la scenografia, l'allestimento, la capacità di modificare la geografia e l'architettura del paese per la manifestazione: e quest'anno non fa eccezione". ACCESSI MIGLIORATI E EVENTO GREEN. "L'anno scorso la manifestazione ha avuto un'affluenza enorme, superiore alle nostre aspettative più rosee" ha spiegato Giuseppe Balducci, consigliere del Grup Artistic Furlan. "Per questo, da allora abbiamo lavorato sui punti deboli per non farci trovare impreparati. Abbiamo aumentato gli ingressi, dedicandone uno in esclusiva agli abitanti di Valvasone-Arzene". E non è tutto: i volontari hanno costruito un nuovo porticato per uno degli edifici del borgo e fatto illustrare una nuova mappa per l'evento. Il Gaf è anche riuscito a far ritornare a cento il numero di artigiani che esporranno nell'apposito mercatino. "E abbiamo deciso di impegnarci anche per la sostenibilità: abbiamo messo in produzione 4 mila bicchieri in coccio con il nostro logo, per evitare di generare e sprecare plastica" ha concluso Balducci, che ha lanciato un appello all'acquisto dei ticket e degli abbonamenti on line. DOMINUS E DOMINA. "I protagonisti di quest'edizione saranno Corrado e Leila, il dominus e la domina" ha spiegato Sara Beinat, direttrice artistica del Teatro dei Misteri insieme a Flavio D'Andrea. "Uno spettacolo era poco, quindi ne abbiamo inventati due. Il pubblico verrà coinvolto fin da subito, prendendo parte attiva alla storia attraverso piccole azioni, fino a raggiungere il culmine nel finale, che sarà completamente nelle mani degli spettatori. I due spettacoli saranno in scena in simultanea: il pubblico dovrà scegliere in prima persona se seguire la storia del dominus o della domina. Ma abbiamo pensato anche a chi non vuole muoversi: i due punti focali saranno in piazza mercato e di fronte al castello" ha spiegato Beinat. "Capire come far muovere il cast all'interno del paese attraverso una folla di 5 mila persone è stata una grande sfida" le ha fatto eco Flavio D'Andrea. "La coralità connota la nostra direzione artistica, in ogni fase dell'ideazione e della realizzazione dello spettacolo". Nei ruoli dei protagonisti ci sono un navigato attore friulano (Manuel Buttus), un giovane talento di Valvasone (Marcos Demurtas) e un'artista che proviene dal mondo del circo contemporaneo (Chiara Morini). Anche per le scenografie, Beinat e D'Andrea hanno attinto da mondi diversi. Parte di esse è opera di Giovanni Zuffi, giovane artista che si sta facendo strada a livello nazionale lavorando con la cartapesta. Ha insegnato ai ragazzi della zona le proprie tecniche durante un centro estivo, e tutti insieme hanno creato le scenografie più fragili dello spettacolo. la parte solida invece è stata realizzata invece dagli Amici di Lucifero, il gruppo che storicamente ha sempre costruito le scenografie della rievocazione. GLI SPONSOR. La buona riuscita dell'evento dipende anche dagli sforzi messi in campo dagli sponsor che lo supportano. "Il Medioevo a Valvasone è un riferimento patrimoniale per la regione intera: un biglietto da visita internazionale spendibile anche all'estero" ha commentato il presidente della Fondazione Friuli Giuseppe Morandini. "E oltre a fare scuola con un'invidiabile continuità di ben 31 anni, l'evento riveste notevole valore per le nuove generazioni: è una grande macchina del tempo che dona ai più piccoli ricordi indelebili, e la possibilità di immergersi davvero nel vissuto di un'altra epoca". A fianco della Fondazione, l'altro main sponsor - che ha accompagnato il Medioevo in ogni singola edizione - è Banca 360 Fvg. "Il grande merito di questa rievocazione è la sua capacità di far incontrare generazioni diverse per laborare insieme, creando coesione sociale all'interno della comunità" ha sottolineato il vicepresidente Lino Mian. "Mi affascinano l'interattività e l'innovazione alla base dell'edizione di quest'anno: i miei complimenti per l'idea di far prendere parte il pubblico allo spettacolo". TURISMO DEL FUTURO. Alla conferenza di lancio ha partecipato anche Mario Anzil, assessore alla cultura e vicepresidente del Friuli Venezia Giulia: "La Regione sostiene con convinzione queste rievocazioni storiche, che uniscono produzioni culturali e ricerche accademiche con un'offerta turistica di qualità. Il turista dell'avvenire sarà sempre più attento a conoscere le storie, gli aneddoti, le vicende, le tradizioni dei luoghi che visita. Chi più di trent'anni fa ha ideato questa rievocazione ha avuto il merito di interpretare e anticipare il turismo del futuro. E oggi, proponendo un evento interattivo, Valvasone continua a proiettarsi verso l'avanguardia". NORMA SALVA-RIEVOCAZIONI. Anzil ha poi passato la parola all'ex sindaco di Valvasone Arzene e consigliere regionale Markus Maurmair, che negli ultimi tempi si è impegnato a favore di una norma che salvaguardi eventi come le rievocazioni dal maltempo. "Quando un'associazione investe centinaia di migliaia di euro in un singolo evento della durata di qualche giorno, il rischio che il maltempo crei un enorme buco nel bilancio è molto concreto. Per questo, stiamo lavorando su una norma sperimentale per dare delle garanzie economiche e degli aiuti che impediscano a queste splendide realtà di rischiare il fallimento a causa della pioggia".... #notizie #news #breakingnews #cronaca #politica #eventi #sport #moda Read the full article