#mangoes in lockdown

[beyondplusultra]

mango do you.... have any hcs or ideas or scenes in mind for the joker so depressed he joins maruki and akechi and sumire (and phantom thieves?) having to deal with it....... 👁️

(steeples my fingers and takes a deep breath) Maybe, in a discord server somewhere in the ether, there's an AU where Akira became so depressed that he took Maruki's offer when it was made the day he and Akechi confronted Maruki, after Maruki mentions there that negating the idealized reality might mean Goro's disappearance. Maybe in this AU, Akira got so depressed, so jaded that the world could so easily reject the thieves' efforts and act like none of them mattered at all, that he devolves into a mindstate of uncaring— because what was it all for if the people he cared about most couldn't be happy? So then maybe there's a palace, themed after Prince Prospero's walled abbeys from The Masque of the Red Death, where cognitions of all his friends live in an eternal ball where nobody has to get hurt or fade from existence or suffer fighting through a life that clearly doesn't care for them. Maybe Akira is so far gone that it's up to Akechi to snap out of it and rally the thieves and save Akira from his Masquerade of Apathy... Maybe...

[ravewing]

Could you talk about your infection au? I'm invested in it and I've been thinking about it all day

YES HULLO !! i dont want to spoil anything too much and im also working on a field guide sort of thing for the different stages of infection so im gonna try not to talk about those rite neow BUT im so glad that people r enjoying it! so id been seeing these scary mlp infection things ALLL over my tik tok feed for weeks and i was like .. yanno .. itd be really silly if i made this wof .. so i spent like 3 days mulling over what i could make the infection actually BE and i almost made it like the icewing plague but like it went scary but i didnt really know how to keep going with that so then i came up with a super smart idea which turned into this😋i dont wanna say where it started yet cuz ermm lore stuff but i will say that liek in the story the infection doesnt officially have a name yet so everyones just calling it like. the sickness at jade mountain. most of the infected originated IN jade mountain with the first symptoms being noticed in moon and turtle respectively, and then with the icewing students. i cant tell you guys how they got sick bc again . lore ..... but i think that its like kinda possible to find out. but i dunno. vulture and fierceteeth are also sick. there is ONE singular factor that unites these 4 + icewings, which miight b the reason WHY they got sick.kinkajou technically SHOULD be sick but she isnt for another reason that i cant say but if you really look into wof lore then i think u can figure it out idk. the infections transmitted via saliva/blood transmission, so mainly bites. tail barbs of infected sandwings are capable of spreading the sickness. there are 4 stages (5 if you count death) and it takes around 3 to 3.5 weeks for all stages to finish,, by ep3 the sickness has been around for ~2.5 weeks. the only KNOWN cure is amputation of wherever the infected area is,, so MUCH easier in early stages, unfortunate if its on an inconvenient spot, and impossible after hives start spreading. obvi flame had to be important bc i heart flame and i was like .. wait .. hes a healer in canon ...... so that worked out perfectly !! ik that in canon liana is like one of glorys MANY bodyguards but idc shes a healer here bc ermm i said so . also liana and mango r dating but i dont think that its relevant to the plot theyre just girlfriends in my head . as of right now kinkajou and peril are the only known immune dragons, with kinkajou for reasons currently unknown and peril bc . yknow . shes on fire . glory is in close contact with ruby and both kingdoms have taken measures to notify their kingdoms; the rainforest is under a sort of lockdown with rainwings on constant patrol/lookout for outsiders entering, they accept anyone who isnt infected to stay there for refuge while the skywing kingdom is in basically total lockdown other than ruby's messengers. ruby and glory also exchange their respective kingdoms medical knowledge, with the skywings having very good technology and rainwings having an expansive knowledge on medical herbs. nobody has heard from coral- the last thing she did was call for anemone's return back to the kingdom, and once she arrived, they all went underwater and have since then cut all outside contact. the mudwings are aware of the sickness but have so far done nothing about it; moorhen has warned her subjects but thats really it. i havent really decided what the sandwings or the icewings are up to but let me tell you guys its looking really rough for the icewings . so far it looks as though royal icewings are more resilient- tundras currently sick, but the sickness seems to be progressing much slower. this was initially believed to be because of the cold, but then other icewings started getting sick, and so its believed to just be a royal thing- likely something in their genetics. icicle is also sick but shes in stage 4 .. pray for my girl guys. lynx is helping snowfall out the best she can, but with the population getting increasingly sick seemingly spontaneously, its extremely difficult and stressful. the talons have quarantined sanctuary too. ok im outta characters but ya ty 4 the support!!

[chelemlem]

oooh what kind of things do you bake? I'd love to try them sometimes 💞 have a sweet day!!

hello anon!!!!! thank u for giving me an excuse to talk about BAKING

sooo just before covid i took a 3 week dessert course and kind of became obsessed??? during lockdown i used to watch tons & tons of videos on process nd technique instead of physically yaknow Doing Anything bc i hated the idea of ~wasting ingredients~ at my mediocre skill level which looking back was an insane approach but i kinddd of think it helped bc when i started making things more regularly the improvement was p quick !!

my fave thing to bake is pastry (puff, choux, shortcrust, filo) so basically any kind of sweet tart/croissant/eclair/profiterole/pie ❤️ i also love a savoury curried egg or chicken puff but that's kind of a gamble bc what EYE think is an okay level of spice does not fly for everyone else. when it comes to large batches for a party or something i usually stick to sweet 2 be safe

pictured: fruit mascarpone tart → mango danish → tiny baby pains au chocolat <33

course i make cake and stuff too and it's FINE but i also know lots of ppl who are better at it lol. i'm pretty Terri at piping anything more complex than a simple swirl so when it comes to deco i tend to stick to covering the top with store-bought macarons/fruit and calling it a day. also maybe it's just me but full layer cakes are such a hassle to cut and store...... i adore a cutieful low commitment CUPCAKE tho <33

my order of preference when it comes to baking is pastry > cookies/brownies/cupcakes > layer cakes >>>>> bread. ugh BREAD i cannot figure her out but i Want to...... someday...

thing is bread is honestly such a delicate process where ur final product will flop unless the ratios are justé right and u proofed at something.000001 degrees and mercury is in retrograde whereas the rules of pastry are more relaxed and intuitive and involve doing vaguely unhinged things like holding fistfuls of ice cubes before you handle ur dough so the heat from ur palms doesn't melt the butter... it's also great for LAZY BITCHES LIKE ME because a "4 hour recipe minus baketime" sounds intense until u realize 3h15 mins of that is just chucking the thing in the fridge between rolls

choux au craquelin is probably what i make the most often. love a textured little cream puff!!! versatile and scalable and easy to transport... she's that girl truly

also today i remade the mango one i was telling k about and it turned out muchhh better with a chunkier filling yay 🥭

convinced i'm never going to get a pretty cross-section in my life but wtvr they still tasted good !!!

goals for the future:

bread but specifically this yummy pesto babka i had in february

creme brulee donut......... need her

crookie but less dry bc i've been kind of unimpressed by the ones i've had so far

something citrusy w/o relying on chocolate as a crutch

basically i really love baking! like experimenting/trying new recipes ofc but also just the process of consciously altering and improving upon stuff you've already made :')

and yeah feeding ppl is bonus <3 hope u have a good day too!!!

[boyfhee]

10 QUESTIONS FOR U - enhablrinas edition get it bc tumblrina + enhablr

favorite color of themes?

moot with best theme?

you can send a love letter to anyone. fictional/idols/celebs. who?

which moot is most active? which moot do you barely ever run into but LOVE?

most rizzful mutual? do you flirt with ur moots?

favorite petnames/nicknames? giving or recieving?

have you ever had an online crush? (or on a moot GASP)

ever been involved in drama?

do u keep up with tumblr drama?

be honest. how many times have u swapped biases? no judgement here :D

were u here for the insaneness that was lockdown enhablr?

MIA moot u want to comeback?

ur fave fic or smau that gagged u when u read it? seungstarss BET was the end of the fucking world for me I WAS DISTRAUGHT oddeonu too grrrr the ptsd fuckkkk too there was someone m1ngh8o or smtg idk w this jungwon smau and it KILLLED MEEE he was yns roommate and always so fucking rude and his gf was legit cheating on him but he didn't leave her. gf made moves on his bff jake too who liked reader. slowburns where the main lead is an ass rlly annoy me but i also will them the shit up bc i luv angst and toxicity :DDD

are you close w ur moots? do u have any on socials?

what is ur biggest ick to see on tumblr?

words u find urself repeating too much? words u love using?

any enhablr inside jokes ur part of?

ever been featured in a moots fic?

have u ever dreamt of enhypen?

ur favorite enha pc u want rlly badly?

DRINK WATER + YOU ARE LOVED <3 loveeeeeee ur rich boyhoon

tumblrina + enhablr so real that's so cute >< also i love these games, tysm for sending me one yayaya :D hope u have a good day, stay hydrated ^^ and ty for reading my works ><

𝟎𝟏. i love my recent theme colour a lot ! pink and green never goes wrong, but also blue, white— or any pastel shade, actually, works. i've been liking yellow too after my rina theme :O

𝟎𝟐. @okwonyo, @okwons, @tyunni, @atrirose, @isoobie, @yenqa @fleurre— they have the best themes on this app. some new additions would be @dioll and @hoonored since i love their current themes.

𝟎𝟑. JAY !!!!! it doesn't even have to be a love letter bruh i just want to tell him that his smile is the prettiest thing in the entire world ◞⌓◟ and karina from aespa i'm in love with her actually

𝟎𝟒. most active . . . i see @junislqve and @okwonyo a lot on my dash, especially jiah ! i've been seeing @weoris a lot too recently but we never talk TT on the other hand, it's a historical event to catch @isoobie, @okwons and @fleurre on the dash, but we talk a lot ! and i love them, of course ><

𝟎𝟓. freak club rizz ( me, ri, vi, and ji ) is so powerful that whenever someone says i love you, moonstruck plays ( happened three times yesterday ) and yes i flirt a lot with my moots :D

𝟎𝟔. mangocat by jiah stays on top ! bc i love mangoes and i love cats too :3 vi and ri once called me 'meri jaan' so that's a close second, and ri usually calls me 'mi amor' >< i love her sm

𝟎𝟕. i have had an online crush but it was so silly >< i don't even like talking about it, it wasn't even that serious either

𝟎𝟖. i was on animeblr before so i've been involved in a drama once there ! on enhablr, i wouldn't i was involved directly but i did have some part, although not publicly. it's safe to say i've learnt from it and am on good terms with my friends

𝟎𝟗. i do keep up with drama i'm nosey :/ most of the time, i ignore if it doesn't involved a person i / my moots know. although, keeping up is not the most appropriate term because sometimes i'd be going thru a blog and come across a controversial or expose post TT

𝟏𝟎. twice ! i got into enha because of sunghoon so he was my bias for a few weeks, since he was the only member i knew and he's mad fine. but then i became heeseung biased when i got to know the group more. now, i'm a jay girlie through and through :D

𝟏𝟏. oh lord YES enhablr during lockdown was something. . .it was so fun, apart from a discourses that happened every single day TT i made a lot of friends during that time, really close ones. we were all just going crazy together TT

𝟏𝟐. @maiverie & @seungstarss my wives mai and sei please come back i miss u :( we were really close but i lost contact with both of them. i have their socials but they're in active, it makes me super had :< they made locklown bearable i love them sm

𝟏𝟑. BRO anything by @hoonvrs gags me because i love saint's smaus ( i'm planning to read cigarettes trust ) like it's literally just pure comedy and crack but i love it and i love having a good laugh ^_^ another would be @jaeminvore's smaus ESPECIALLY demon roomie .. still not over it. nics has crazy smaus like i've read all her enha smaus and all of them belong to the hall of fame. ALSO, we can't forget @jayflrt >< her smaus give me life idk i've read sugar daddy like ten times alr and reread stoner hee one a few days ago. and yfi786 is definitely the gag of the year i feel it. what r u even doing on enhablr if u haven't read alice's smaus :/

AND i agree, sei's smaus were so so good ! i've read her jungwon one and it left me shook it was so good. i started bet but halfway through and the characters were pissing me off so i gave up TT definitely lives up to the type i can assure !!!! oddeonu uhh i'm sure i've read a few but unforch, i don't remember the names

𝟏𝟒. i'm close to lot of my moots ^_^ i have them on insta, disc and twitter. i have rose's number even though i don't text her there ... i need to and i WILL. @atrirose watch out

𝟏𝟓. i don't have anything specific but not using the read more option is one of them. another would be people who are constantly involved in dramas ... ? like it has nothing to do with them but they involve themselves :/ although, these are not very serious and i've just learnt to ignore. ignorance is bliss godbless 🙏

𝟏𝟔. i repeat a lot of words, especially as / while TT i love using 'intoxicating' and 'vinous,' a lot but those are also my most repeated words, especially the former .. i need to work on this

𝟏𝟕. no, i don't think so TT and if i am then i don't remember lol

𝟏𝟖. OH YES many many times. especially in @ctrlemis and @svnclaired smaus when kira was in his jungwonize era. was a member of a gg twice 😼

𝟏𝟗. oh brother i've had so many enhypen dreams .. none good. jay pushed me off the couch in one, heeseung sacrificing me to demons, aenha supernova concert dream, sunghoon leaving me in a dark alley, enha exorcist version, jay dupe cousin dream ... the freakiest yet

𝟐𝟎. PCS FROM R:U PLEASEEEE I need wonki ones especially ... riki glasses pleaseee idk how i will get my hands on that one but i Will. sunjay pcs from darkblood .. i think the jay one will cure whatever's wrong with me.

[dreamypurplesky]

So I wrote a letter for my ex best friend who doesn't want to talk to me anymore for reasons best known to him. I never post anything I write because that makes me feel vulnerable and I hate it. But this time I figured that if there's even a slightest chance of this letter reaching him, it's through the internet and not in the depths of my notes app. So I'm baring my soul to strangers by putting this out there, please treat it kindly.

A letter to my dearest friend.

Yes, you heard it right. You're my dearest friend even if we don't talk anymore. Actually, that doesn't change anything at all, nothing can. You'll always be my dearest friend. Suck it up. I'm writing this because I'm starting to forget you and it scares the shit out of me. I was laying in bed, staring up at the ceiling, reminiscing our time together - like I've done countless nights so far. More specifically, I was trying to piece together a poem about you in which I needed to list a few things that you like. My mind went blank for a brief moment. That's not good. I used to be able to instantly say that you liked music, making music. You also liked playing basketball and training in jiu-jitsu and programming. You liked looking up at the stars. You liked talking about philosophical stuff and you liked photography. That was what brought us closer in the first place. You liked working out and you liked mangoes. This is just me panicking and noting down everything I remember about you so if it ever starts to fade away, I can come back here to retain my memory. You also liked me. Oh, how could I ever forget that? You were probably the first person who ever actually liked me. I never thought I'd have to try so hard not to forget you. Our memories have claw marks on them from me holding on too tight. But I guess it was stupid of me to expect this to last forever. I mean, the world was in lockdown when we met so we were just two kids who had plenty of time to kill. Looking back, it probably didn't mean anything more than that to you. Or did it? I don't know. The way you moved on so easily tells me my guess is correct. However, it was very real for me. It was more than just a friendship developed out of boredom. You showed me who I really am, taught me how to value myself, and left me with so many beautiful moments to cherish. I've always told everyone I've met after you that there can never be another guy like you. I adore you, I really do. And it has got me fucked up. I'm out here stalking your Linkedin, for fuck's sake, like someone who has lost their goddamn mind. You've got a girlfriend and a big boy job and all, why would you bother to engage with a sad girl you met online who wrote poems about you? I understand your decision. I'll always understand. I promised, remember? Nothing you do will ever be looked down upon by me.

Tumhari narazagi bhi hume qubool hai,

kyuki vo tumhari hai.

Or jo tumhara hai,

vo mujhe sabse pyaara hai.

(Even your abandonment is accepted by me, as it is yours. And what's yours, is the dearest to me)

I wake up in the middle of the night and frantically check my discord to see if, perhaps, a miracle occurred that made you text. I always go back to sleep disheartened. But it's okay, I don't blame any of it on you. In fact, I'm grateful that I even got to know you. And I'm so pissed at myself for letting you go that first time. I am sorry for taking you granted. Your birthday's coming up soon and as much as I want to wish you, I don't want you to think I'm some desperate creep, even though I am. So I'll just write a note on The Unsent Project and console myself. If this message ever reaches you av, know that you can always come back to me. Even if it's 50 years later and the world is ending. I'll always wait to hear from you again.

[unhingedwomandiaries]

I am stewing in my own moral quagmire as Vegan Mafia is about to descend from her Thai paradise, probably glowing with the kind of righteousness you can only get from a diet of ethically sourced mangoes and superiority complex. And I'm sitting here, Google deep-diving into lamb slaughter stories like I'm prepping for a particularly dark episode of "Black Mirror."

Let me tell you, that vegan manifesto she recommended? It's still reading a Stephen King novel, except instead of killer clowns, it's killer cognitive dissonance. I had to fact-check this lamb story because, surprise surprise, the author's about as fond of citing sources as I am of eating kale. Turns out, it's true. Some kid in Colorado willingly signed up for this "Fat Lamb Project," which sounds like a subcategory on a fetish website but is actually a real thing that exists in our reality.

Now, I'm contemplating starting a Change.org petition faster than you can say "ethical quandary." Because this Fat Lamb Project? It's about as necessary in modern society as a Blockbuster Video membership. It's a sheep genocide masquerading as education, like if "Schindler's List" was rewritten by the Tyson chicken marketing team.

There's this picture of the boy crying that's more gut-wrenching than the time I tried to eat an entire Ghost Pepper on a dare. The article says it's "tears of love" for his lamb. Right. And I guess the Texas Chainsaw Massacre was just an enthusiastic exploration of alternative meat processing techniques.

You know what this reminds me of? The twisted logic that keeps the death penalty alive in America. It's like we collectively decided, "Hey, you know what would really show those animal abusers? If we... abused them back!" It's the kind of circular reasoning that would make M.C. Escher dizzy.

Now, let's talk about my parents for a second. They weren't exactly running a PETA branch out of our garage, but they had this crazy idea that maybe, just maybe, we shouldn't intentionally traumatize children or animals. When I was six, we went to this carnival that was probably violating more health codes than a gas station sushi bar. There was this miserable-looking animal that was probably questioning its life choices harder than a liberal arts major with $100k in student debt. My dad, in a move straight out of a Hallmark movie, paid to rescue it. We loved that animal like it was the family member who always brings the good dessert to Thanksgiving.

Then there was this time my brother's friend was staying over, and we got the neighbor's call that our beloved pet had been hit by a car. My dad cried harder than I ever thought was humanly possible. He said he would have given up all of his retirement funds just to save that "furry fiend." The vet said there was nothing they could do and no amount of money would save them.

So Vegan Mafia hits me with the "You're so worked up over this sheep and you're not even vegan" line. As if caring about animals is an all-or-nothing deal, like trying to eat just one Pringles or believing only half of a conspiracy theory.

Look, I get it. Murdering animals for pleasure is more messed up than a game of Monopoly that actually finishes. But what am I supposed to do? I tried the vegan thing in college, back when my diet consisted of bran flakes and air, stretched over three weeks like my last paycheck. I was single then, so my eating disorder flew under the radar more easily than a stealth bomber.

The thing is, beans and I have a relationship that's less "magical fruit" and more "guaranteed exorcism." Lentil crisps are fine until they're not, like a Tinder date that starts great and ends with you faking a family emergency. Tofutti ice cream? Amazing. But regular tofu makes me gag faster than the thought of another Fast & Furious sequel.

So what's left? A lifetime sentence of salad? I did that for two years during lockdown, and now the mere sight of a lettuce leaf triggers my fight or flight response. Those Quorn fake chicken bits? They've gone from "not bad" to "weirdly salty disappointment," like every film adaptation of a young adult novel.

With my nut allergy thrown into the mix, a vegan diet for me would be about as sustainable as a sandcastle in a hurricane. I'd probably starve faster than my attention span during a Zoom meeting.

I can be compassionate and still eat meat. It's not a binary choice, like whether to push the button in a thought experiment or whether pineapple belongs on pizza (it doesn't, fight me). I'm tired of vegans pushing this narrative harder than a multi-level marketing scheme on Facebook.

In the end, maybe it's about doing what we can, where we are, with what we have. Sometimes that means eating a chicken sandwich while feeling really, really bad about it. Welcome to the human condition, folks. It's messier than a toddler eating spaghetti and more complicated than explaining why you still have a MySpace account.

[simplepotatofarmer]

Genuine question, have you ever assisted an egg hatching? Like is it even okay to do that? I assume you would do that if it’s been past the expected hatching date, but when do you know if it needs assistance?

i have, both with quail and chickens!

there's debate in the chicken raising world on whether it's okay to help them hatch with the idea being that if a chick isn't strong enough to hatch, then it's not strong enough to live.

and there's some truth to that because sometimes a chicken ends up with issues but i don't really hold to that idea. i helped a quail chick with a club foot and he's doing really well, i get pictures from his new owner sometimes!

the way i look at it is, these are going to be my pets. i don't care about cross-beak or a chick that's much smaller because i'm willing to put in the effort to help the chick. so if you're going to assist with hatching, be prepared to maybe have to give that chicken extra help or to cull it humanely if need be. but i assist because i want to give the chick every chance possible.

however! you don't want to interfere unless absolutely needed because you can end up doing more harm than good. so here's my tips:

always mark your air cells right before putting them into lockdown. that way if a chick pips outside of the air cell, you know to give it some help! in that case, i'd just carefully widen the hole so it doesn't suffocate.

if a chick pips within the air cell, wait. some of them take a very long time to actually hatch. it's a lot of work! so wait until around 24 hours before doing anything. if you're really worried, keep an eye on the pip. you can typically see the chick breathing by the way the pip moves. if you see bubbles, definitely assist. that's something that happened to one of my chicks, mango.

don't assist all the way! your best bet is to moisten the membrane (i like to use coconut oil), carefully widen the pip hole with either tweezers or needle, then slowly break the shell in a circle, making sure the veins in the membrane are dried up, the way a chick would 'unzip' the egg. that gives the chick the air it needs and some help. put it back in the incubator and hopefully it'll push the rest of the way out on its own when it's ready! if at any point in 'unzipping' the egg, it begins to bleed, stop! i use flour or cornstarch to stop heavy bleeding but regardless, put the egg back and wait.

if you're worried about the membrane sticking to it/drying out or it hasn't come out on its own, you can go back and remove the top half of the shell fully. do not pull the chick out! moisten the membrane again. you need to be careful because if the yoke isn't fully absorbed or the veins aren't dried, the chick will likely die. if you have a paper cup or something small, you can set the chick with the bottom half of the egg into it with some paper towels so it can't fall out and the yoke can absorb. chances are at that point, it'll let you know when it's ready to move.

anyway!

it's definitely not a super easy process to do but it's not impossible and the three chicks i've assisted in the past all ended up being super healthy, coconut's club foot notwithstanding! there's a lot of guides online that give more detail.

whether or not you assist is completely up to you and a lot of people have a lot of opinions and i can't say either side is wrong or right, it's just up to you!

one thing i'll remind people of is, sometimes hatching takes a lot longer than we think it will so definitely don't let panic make you assist with a chick that might be just fine and taking its time.

eta: if there's no pip at all over two days from hatch day, take the egg out and candle it before deciding what to do! then start with a small 'safety hole' so it doesn't suffocate.

[desert-rat]

i think part of the reason i don't believe I'm very funny is cuz i have the absolute funniest friends in exsistence. mango, tibby, shavelle, even my weird car friend with a robot OC of his truck. they have my humor on lockdown. literally every word out of their mouths causes my sides to be jettisoned at mach 4. how do you compete with that???

[dstrachan]

'VIEWS FROM THE EDGE' - w/c 31st July 2023

Dream Wife ‘Leech’

Reflekt Featuring Delline Bass ‘Need To Feel Loved (Radio Edit)’

Roberto Diana ‘Airport Dance’

The Buggles ‘Video Killed The Radio Star’

Julia Lee ‘Lotus Blossom (Sweet Marijuana)’

The Telescopes ‘We See Magic and We are Neutral, Unnecessary’

Maya Waked ‘Bi Beirut’

John Coghlan’s Status Quo ‘Lockdown’

Blue Pearl ‘Naked In The Rain’

Betty Curse ‘Met On The Internet’

Autumn Animals ‘Through The Window’

Broken Social Scene ‘Stay Happy’

Mango In Euphoria ‘Goddess’

Angelica Infante ‘Rock Dentro De Mi’

Tomás Doncker & the True Groove All-Stars ‘Let Me Be Dirty’

Sam Huber ‘Rock & Roll Savior’

Sinead O’Connor ‘ Mandinka’

Sinead O’Conner ‘ Nothing Compares 2 U’

Sinead O’Connor ‘The Emperor’s New Clothes’

Roxy Music ‘Pyjamarama’

The Delta Sound ‘Here & Waiting’

Faysha ‘Gimme Your Love’

T Rex ‘Mambo Sun’

Deep Purple ‘Flight Of The Rat’

Bobby Womack ‘Across 110th Street’

Dua Lipa ‘Hotter Than Hell (Jack Wins Remix)’

[mangos-watcher]

so how have you been

are you feeling guilty?

Im worried about mango.

She seams to be um ... In emotional lockdown .

Yes

[roxie-really-hates-meanies]

@/silence-iz-violence and @/hateaintwinning for your free blocklist, folks!

These blogs are probably run by the same person in addition to reeking of racist, ableist, sexist, xenophobic, antisemitic, pro-Trump/pro-MAGA/pro-45, Islamophobic, transphobic, enbyphobic, queerphobic, homophobic and anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric.

The person behind these two blogs gets off on stalking and harassing innocent people for (rightfully) hating Mango Mussolini; in this case, they recently stalked, harassed and doxxed another Tumblr/Twitter user for standing up to Mango Mussolini while falsely accusing him of "being a groomer" for arguing with a young girl online.

Don't believe me? Here are these receipts as follows:

BTW that person behind these two blogs is also an anti-self-care, anti-self-love, COVID-denying, anti-masker, anti-lockdown and anti-vaxxer moron who wishes for all of us in the world to get COVID-19 and die from it.

If you ever see either of these blogs on your dashboard, report and block them. Stay safe, my lovelies!

[flatstarcarcosa]

All the asks for Slade OR Norman because I want to see that City Goblin attempt camping (dadbodsandbots)

@dadbodsandbots

☀️ - What "Summer" Weather is your and your F/Os favorite?

slade is immune to heat thanks to already having a body temp of like 105 or 110. i forget what priest said in that little pre rebirth blurb outside of 'soldier serum makes him run hot and makes him immune to viruses because they just die immediately'. i figure it also means he's not as bothered by high heats because of it. it ALSO probably means he gets chilly easier but you know he wont admit it.

norman likes summer because he can finally be comfortable inside his own house again. i'll leave the a/c at around 71-73 depending. during the winter i make him suffer by refusing to turn the heat up past a certain point because "FUCK YOU WE'RE ON COMFY COZY LOCKDOWN. PUT ON PANTS."

🏖️ - What beach type do you and your F/O prefer Stone, Tropical, Lake, River, or Sandy?

there is a nice lake not far from the vermont house that slade and i visit a lot and also the rivers for forg hunting.

norman wants tropical ass shit like the bougie mf he is.

🍉 - What is your F/O's favorite summer food to eat with you?

not to be american on maine again but. hammed borger. slade and i fighting for control of the grill at all times.

norman likes mangos.

🚕 - Do y'all take trips during the summer?

again i am a heat intolerant ass bitch so any trips slade and i plan are for the cooler months. it's also why he only gets me to the kenya ranch a few times. girl it's fucking hot.

norman's less of a 'trips at certain times' type and more of, again, a bougie ass bitch who will say things like "there's this restaurant in spain i haven't been to in a while do you want to head over there this weekend?" to which i say "never say shit like that to me again".

🏕️ - Do y'all like to go camping? If so, how do you prefer to camp? Primitive, Cabin, RV, Overlanding?

slade can camp in any conditions but honestly, he prefers cabins or RVs because "i did enough fucking tent camping when uncle sam was paying me i'm not doing it for free". (still brings mres though. fucking boot.)

norman thinks staying at a sandals resort is camping.

which i can't actually bully either of them about it too much bc despite how much i enjoy tent camping my health issues mean i just. am unable to do it. even in a smaller campground and a choice spot close to the bathrooms it's just not possible.

🥾 - What about hiking?

norman thinks a jaunt through central park is hiking.

slade and i enjoy hiking but again. my health horrors mean i can't do as much as i'd like.

🧊 - How do y'all prefer to keep cool during the summer?

once again air conditioning. my friend air conditioning.

📖 - Do y'all prefer to be inside during the summer?

heat intolerant ass bitch, yes i do. that said i like the evenings when the heat is dying off and there's a nice breeze. slade is a freak who will jog in the heat of the day because again, he's moderately immune to it.

norman dislikes being in the heat because he's a spoiled brat. one time the a/c broke in the upper floors of oscorp and he was so unhinged about it we all wished he'd just go goblin mode for a bit because that was less annoying.

💅 - How do y'all pamper yourselves for summer?

slade and i don't really do anything different.

norman thinks walking three blocks in summer heat warrants a spa day.

🕐 - How late do y'all sleep in on vacation?

slade is a freak that doesn't usually sleep in the normal sense anyway but can also only pretend to be dozing for so long before he forces me out of bed (barring any horrors meaning i need rest).

i think norman is unable to sleep in just because he's always on The Grind. if we're actually on a vacation it probably makes him so mad. i wake up at 10AM and find him on the balcony of the condo white knuckling the railing.

"i have been awake since five am and i want to know WHY-"

🎪 - Do y'all have carnivals during this time? If so, what is your favorite rides/activities at the carnival?

i love a good fair!! sure the rides are dubiously maintained and you could die but that's part of the fucking fun! slade can't resist occasionally hustling a carnie at a shooting game because they see a one eyed man approaching and go "lmao. easy mark."

"no more stuffed animals" ass mfs when they're countering shooting based ableism.

norman doesn't enjoy fairs like i do but he indulges me regardless. he's not as good at babysitting me as slade is and finds himself walking back from the bathroom in time to catch me wolfing down the last of a funnel cake or something else full of gluten and fried that i'm not supposed to eat.

[trissyy]

Kristine's childhood life to teen age life.

Kristine's childhood life is precious to her,  because she experienced a lot, From playing outside until dusk to going home from school and would like to rest early.

When I was a kid, I loved to play with my friends outside our house and stroll around our area. Every day at 7 a.m., after eating our breakfast, we would always go out and play. Every lunch we will look for a tambis tree or mango tree so we won't go home anymore and get scolded by our parents, and sometimes we will bring foods into our bahay-bahayan or we will chip in for us to buy foods and cook them in our bahay-bahayan. Every 3 p.m., we would go out and play baseball, tagu-taguan, and agawan base. and it's a beautiful memory because now I and my friends barely see each other.

The most unforgettable thing that happen to my childhood is when everytime the rain will pour hard we will always go outside and We will go out and take a shower in the rain. And there is one time that we are showering in the rain, my friends told me that we will go to a lot space and play there while raining, and I've really have fun that time. Then when I got home I was scolded by my grandmother because of that.

As the days passed, we were happy; we were enjoying our childhood lives. But, in my 8th grade, there's this virus called COVID-19, and we are all on lockdown. We cannot go outside anymore and play with each other anymore because there's a lot of police roaming in our area. Then me and my friends became distant because of that. And I became more introverted, too.

When I entered my Senior  year, I thought I Couldn't find friends but then I met melissa and keziah. melissa is my first ever friend in shs, She's kind, lovely, caring, always helping me with our  school works and she always reminds me to study  and do my homeworks. In our last month of grade 11 we became close with keziah, she's so gentle when she speak, she's also caring ( she loves to take care of us) she became the mother of the group HAHAHA. Then until now, In our last year of senior high school we're still  so close with each other. The end babye!!

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8 Pairs Of Jeans That Will Never Go Out Of Style

The ideal pair of jeans are those that you want to live in and wear again and over. Each time you put them on, they get better. They're the types that, like a winter coat, generally require a big investment but nevertheless offer a good value in terms of cost-per-wear. If you're looking for new jeans, remember that trends come and go, but classics last forever. Sticking to classic styles in vintage-inspired washes with little distressing is the way to go for wearability, regardless of your chosen style or purchasing habits. If you want something more trend-driven, go to baggy and torn jeans, which are forcefully driving the charge, according to the style-set.

Wide-leg:

Depending on your mood, you may dress them up or down. One of the most comfortable ways to wear denim is in a pair of wide-leg jeans with a little stretch. Our tried-and-true duo? Raey's ultra wide-leg style is an editor fave. There are several reasons to enjoy it, ranging from its comfort to its adaptability (size bigger for a low-slung style).

Baggy:

Loose-fitting jeans are just as comfortable as yoga pants or leggings, but they look so much better. A no-brainer for anybody secretly longing for lockdown days spent in loungewear. Frame's Baggy Jeans are a best-seller for a reason: they're the most flattering companion for transforming your denim into party-wear. Simply put on a pair of glitzy shoes.

High-rise straight

Classic straight-leg jeans are easy to wear and look fantastic with everything from a jacket and shoes to a T-shirt. Acne Studios, a Swedish label, is well-known for its long-lasting jeans. The classic 1997 jean is one of our favourites - a straight-leg jean that will quickly give you that French girl vibe.

Cropped flare:

Wear cropped flared jeans with a flash of ankle. They're not always the easiest to dress, so pair them with a heeled ankle boot or pump to complete the appearance. The Cos kickflared iteration is a look we want. Its cropped legs and little flare create a classic appearance that pairs well with a thick cardigan and ballerina flats for spring.

Bootcut:

Bootcut jeans are popular right now. The contentious jeans design, formerly favoured by Noughties stars such as Britney Spears, Halle Berry, and Jennifer Aniston, has been given a new revamp for 2022 - and hey, if Kate Moss is into it… If you're a fan of cowboy boots, you should consider wearing them with a pair of bootcut jeans. The Levis Bootcut fits low on the waist and skims the leg lightly - the ideal pair.

Slim-fit:

This curve-hugging classic will give you a leggy look. For added impact, combine with knee-high boots. Le Slim by Frame is a slim mid-waist design that enhances your body form and caresses all your contours.

Turn-up jeans

A pair of turn-up jeans will provide a vintage flair to your denim collection. Whether you select for a discreet design like Mango's wide-leg pair or a statement-making turn-up like Alexander McQueen, they will be a wardrobe workhorse all year long.

Cargo jeans

The casual cargo jean has returned to the It-girl's closet thanks to this year's Noughties revival. It will lend a skater-inspired slump to any outfit because it is loose-fitting, generally low-slung, and has additional pockets. Our wish list includes Mother's Rambler jeans.

Reference:

MADELINE FASS AND ALICE CARY. (2023). 8 Pairs Of Jeans That Will Never Go Out Of Style. [Online]. British Vogue. Last Updated: 22 September 2023. Available at: https://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/article/best-jeans-for-women [Accessed 12 November 2023].

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Volume 1 of Christian’s Chapter Book: The Trinity || Christian Guinihin, FASA’s 2022 - 2023 Professional Development Chair

Chapter 1

“Hmmm, Funny, Yes, But Not Funny Haha, Funny Weird!”

Oh Yeah SAFA yeah!? Oh yeah SAFASA yeah!? Oh Yeah FASA yeah! Wait what? It is very interesting that I said both FASA and SAFA. Well let’s take it back to Winter of 2021…

A Photoshoot with my SAFA peeps when I was still at Umich-Dearborn

I just submitted my transfer application through Common App to transfer from University of Michigan-Dearborn to University of Michigan-Ann Arbor. Being at the University of Michigan-Dearborn campus, I was part of the Student Association for Filipino Americans (SAFA). I was part of their Executive Board as a Co-Cultural chair. It was an experience since we were still in lockdown, no in-person meet ups, and just stayed indoors the whole year. Come February 17th, 2021, I was sitting on the toilet doing my business when I received an email from the University of Michigan that read “Your University of Michigan Status Has been Updated”! I was scared and my blood pressure increased through the roof. I finished my business on the toilet, whipped out my computer and opened my University of Michigan email, and there it is –

“Dear Christian-Edryan, I am pleased to inform you that you have been accepted to the University of Michigan.”

Me crying on the floor running around my apartment at Dearborn, I made some calls to friends and family regarding my acceptance at the University of Michigan. After my term was over in SAFA, I was saddened because that will be the last time that I get to see my friends before moving to Ann Arbor.

Chapter 2

“Is It Me, Am I The Drama? I Don’t Think I’m The Drama!”

Fast forward to Fall of 2021, my first semester at Umich, I was stoked and nervous! It is a bigger campus, more people, and it was time for me to make new friends. I was such an introvert when I came to this new campus, did not talk to anyone, was not really looking for any new friends since I already had my best friend who transferred with me, Hillary! We spent each day together studying, eating lunch, and hanging out! Come Festifall, the first table I looked for was the Filipino club, FASA! Walking around the Diag, I found FASA’s table. I was given the spiel of what FASA was by either Christine Agpasa or Jolene Soriano. And this started my journey in FASA… kind of.

My lineage, Tiguianes, after our lineage brunch hangout!

Chapter 3

“Ehpowt!? I’m Not Going To The Ehpowt!” “Yeah You Are!” 

My very first event in FASA was the Fam/Lineage reveal. I was sorted in a Lineage, Tiguianes, and a Fam, eXcellence! It was a blast, I got to meet my Lineage, Estelle Baste and Kuya Mango, and we ran around playing capture the flag. Unfortunately, that was my last event of the semester as I did not go to any of the other events, but I did go to the PCN kickoff, and that is when my journey in FASA actually started as I have made so many friends through PCN committee meetings, and joining PCN dances! After PCN, my next event that I attended was the Intern’s Capstone, An Evening with FASA! I went to this event, and that is when I was convinced to run for board, specifically Professional Development Chair. I made a video of my speech and answered questions and on March 20th, 2022 I was elected to become FASA’s third Professional Development Chair. It was an exciting day, and now here we are about to end my term of Professional Development Chair. On the other hand during that semester, I became more active, joined the GenAPA dances, went to more FAM hangouts and a FAM game that eXcellence won, and choreographed Kalayaan.

Your Professional Development Chair

Chapter 4

“Were You Silent Or Were You Silenced?”- Oprah Winfrey

Being on the executive board has made me more active this school year which is great! I went to my first Halo-Halloween event, danced in Tinik in the Diag, and many more. The best thing that has happened this school year was becoming more involved in PCN planning. I was a choreographer along with my other choreographer, Kennedy, and headed the PCN design committee along with my committee head member Angeli! Angeli and I worked our butts off designing the look for PCN and I would say we did the greatest job! Kennedy and I also worked our butts off Choreographing our compositions of “Panalo” by EZ Mill and “Sneeze” by P-Lo. I worked tirelessly trying to prepare for PCN and once PCN came and went I felt good about myself because not only did I work hard to make PCN look nice and pleasing, but I also “Bridged the Generational Gap-Hiraya!”

The bridge that bridges the generational gap made by Angeli and me

Chapter 5

“Bombastic Side Eye! Criminal Offensive Side Eye!”

There on forward, I have learned so much and gained so much through FASA. Being on board has helped me so much to gain friends, become more professional, and become a better leader! There were many firsts through the PD Chair: the first Mentorship program was made, the first Academic Folder was made, study tables were established, and there are many more to come! From all of these experiences, I have learned that to not be afraid to be the first, be the one who makes the change. I was always afraid that things would not work out, but for most of my proposals that I proposed, it was accomplished by the right attitude!

Chapter 6

“What Is Your Biggest Regret?”- Joseph

Now to bring you all the advice you may need when starting somewhere new! First, when starting from anywhere you work or a new leadership position, get to know the people you are working with! It is best to do so because you may have something similar and get ideas from each other and that can jumpstart your friendship. Working with people you know and that you can banter with is the best thing you can ask for because you can do work and still have fun with them. This will lead to good chemistry between you and your coworkers, executive board members, and any position that you take!

Second, be on time for everything! No matter what club, what job, or whatever it is, be on time! It is never fun when someone is late and we have to move the start time later or having to catch up the person that was late to the meeting. When it comes to any events, be on time. It is an all hands on deck type thing where everyone needs to be there to help out! It is important to help your executive board members when it comes to events, especially big ones.

Lastly and the most important, communication! It is important to communicate to your coworkers, board members, or wherever you are working! When running late, communicate; when you cannot make it to a meeting, event, or anything, communicate; when an emergency comes up, communicate when you can. This is one of the most important ones on my list of advice!

Bonus advice: When you know something will come up on a certain day or anything and you know you cannot make it to an event on that certain day, communicate it ahead of time. This will help your peers plan accordingly if you cannot show up during an event that your organization is holding!

Coming from someone that was a Professional Development for a year, here are some tips to develop yourself professionally! 

Use your resources. When given resources to use, use them! It will be helpful when planning, doing your homework, or looking for jobs, or anything important! 

When you need help, ask for help! It is never fun just sitting on your chair looking at something you can’t figure out when your peers may be able to help you with the task that you have.

When hosting an event, be professional and show that you are approachable and that people can go up to you and start a conversation with.

When you see someone alone or sitting by themselves, don’t be afraid to talk to them and get to know them as they can become your friends and come to more events!

Always use your 8 competencies when working with others:

Career & Self-Development

Communication

Critical Thinking

Equity & Inclusion

Leadership

Professionalism

Teamwork

Technology

Before I go, here are some of my words of wisdom:

Don’t use your mouth, use your eyes.

When there is someone who looks like they need help, help them out.

Use your common sense when needed.

Lastly, have fun with everything you do, but get serious when it is necessary.

Chapter 7

“Thanks To You My Charger Is Not Charging On My iPad Because It Got Used To Your iPad Instead Of Mine!”

Actually before I go, I would like to give thanks to the people who made me who I am today! Thank you to Amanda Sutherby and Christine Agpasa for convincing me to run for Professional Development Chair.  If I was not convinced enough, I would have not run and I would not be as active. Thank you to Jolene Soriano and Janielle Calaunan for extending the application date for my last minute decision for running! Thank you to Michelle Torralba for always being there for me and being one of my number one supporters and bestfriends!! Thank you to Justine Coteng and Catrina Cagalawan for being one of my supporters as well and being the best friend that I could have ever asked for, we sing or whateva!! A special thank you to my Executive Board Members, without your support and your acceptance of me in our board, I would not be the same as I will be today! You all made me feel special, free, and accepted so I thank you once again and love you all! Lastly, I would like to thank all of you! You have all been my supporters from day one and it has been so nice getting to know each and every one of you! I have made so many great friends through this journey and I couldn't be more proud of the memories we have made and our friendship! 

Winter Fam/Lineage reveal 2023

Epilogue

Dearly Beloveds,

I now bid you all a farewell! It is time for me to pack my stuff and head out! It has been nice serving all of you and it was my pleasure to serve all of you! Good bye, slay the day away, it’s been real, and lastly, Good Riddance!!!

Thank You!

Your Professional Development Chair 2022-2023, Christian-Edryan Burbano Guinihin

My Lovely Executive Board Members

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Exporting Fruits And Vegetables From India

Fruit And Vegetable Export & Import From India

India is the second largest fruit producer across the globe after China. The production, size, and productivity of fruits have bestowed India with the name ‘Fruit Basket’ of the world. The diverse climatic condition of the country gives it the ability to grow many common fruits such as mango, papaya, guava, and banana. Among vegetables, India is the second largest producer of brinjal, cabbage, potato, onion, cauliflower, etc. Fruit and vegetable export is a potentially profitable industry for many countries.The below-mentioned table shows the final data for the last 14 years. The area and production of horticulture have gone up from 26.48 million and 320.47MT to 27.48 million and 334.60MT.   

After the pandemic and the global lockdown, the rate of fruit and vegetable export from India has increased. The progress done in the research, cold chain infrastructure, government policies, modern technologies in harvesting, and APEDA initiatives have also enhanced the quality and production of fruits and vegetables. During 2021-22, India exported 721.47 million dollars of fresh vegetables and 765.2 million dollars of fresh fruits. Although the lockdown happened and many problems occurred due to corona, the statistics are quite good and promising. 

Potatoes export from India

India export potatoes to many countries across the globe. The primary source of the economy in the country is agriculture, thus it is quite obvious that the export of agricultural goods is a good deal. Potatoes are consumed everywhere around the world and are very popular. Being the second largest producer of this vegetable, India has the ability to export potatoes to other countries even after completing its domestic requirement. The top 10 countries that import potatoes from India are:

Nepal 

Oman

Saudi Arabia

Malaysia

Indonesia

Sri Lanka

Kuwait

United Arab Emirates

Maldives

Mauritius

The demand for potatoes made from Indian seed has gone up by 25% in the last 25 years. It is an important crop for this country and is thus grown in various states such as West Bengal, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Gujarat.An aggregate of 30 countries across the world import potatoes from India.  

Mango suppliers from India

India produces so many varieties of mango in different states of the country.The farm fresh mango comes in various ranges of sizes, shapes, and colors popular for their aroma and flavor. Thus, mango exporters in India export this fruit to many other countries. Also called the “tropical peach”, mango is the “king of fruits.” Although more than 80 countries grow this fruit for commercial reasons, India still ranks as the leading producer growing more than 40% of the world’s total production. The below-mentioned table shows the production capacity and area covered by various states in the country. 

 The most popular variety of mango in Uttar Pradesh is Langra, in Andhra Pradesh it is Banganapalle, Karnataka has Badami, Bihar has Malda, Telangana has Imam Pasand, and Gujarat contributes to Kesar mango export.Popular mango export destinations include:

United Arab Emirates

UK

USA

Oman

Qatar

Nepal

Kuwait

Saudi Arabia

Bangladesh

Singapore

HK Worldwide exports various types of fresh fruits, vegetables, and spices. For long-term business relationships and continuous business cooperation, we provide customers with high-quality products, competitive prices, and on-time deliveries. Fruit and vegetable export As part of our commitment to quality, timely shipments, and transparency, we strive to provide our customers with agricultural ingredients of global quality.