#momnument

[mothpile]

this feels like a momnumental time to catch ..

[mytypeamsterdam]

Gebouw Kas-Associatie 1932, seen Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 225, Amsterdam

[diarrheaworldstarhiphop]

These statues belong in Museums, not destroyed and not in public.

aGReED

The removals of the statues in cities that New Orleans that have so far gone into museums has me relieved

but i cant see why not add a secondary plaque or pair it/juxtapose it with an additional momnument to signify civil rights or w/e

[grumblebee-trilogy]

Imagine the MOMNUMENTAL tantrum that Ben had to calm down from in the poly ending when he and Ben finally get tine alone to discuss it. Alex knew it couldbt be good but the thought that they directed so much attention onto someone innocent when he could have been founf fi they had just actually searched for him instead of taking his asshole foster parent's words at face value and leavig him to the wolves in thr process

Ben doesn't blame Alex. He was away, captive, and forgotten because a small town police force couldn't convict their local baker. It's the only huge thing that ever happened in town and the spectacle of it was more important than actually solving it.

[messedupnightmares]

I’ve got big news y’all.

Prologue: We have FINALLY decided on two girls names if Charlotte happens to have some baby sisters. We have had boys names for awhile... since before we knew Charlotte was a girl. Omg! We’ve been talking about girls names since we picked out Charizard’s name. I vetoed everything he had. He vetoed everything I had. But with constant conversation, we finally decided on two names, first and middle. And I love those names more than I can simply tell you. I’m so excited for Charlotte. She’s so good at playing with others and I can’t wait for her to constantly have a friend. My siblings and I are so tight. And as Jordan moves up in his career (and around the country) and I focus on raising CharChar and my sisters enter adulthood, we just seem to get tighter. I love them so forking much it’s crazy. And I just hope Charlotte gets that sibling bond eventually...

But we’re officially in full wedding planning mode and I can’t believe it! (This is not THE big news but still some big news) I REALLY can’t believe it. We have a majority of our wedding guest list made with addresses. Getting addresses have been difficult because my address book I keep doesn’t have updated addresses so I have to clarify and verify. We’re having it at Dominic’s Dad’s place since he has five acres in the hills with beautiful surrounding views (when Dominic told me he wanted to get married there since he was a child, I didn’t blink an eye. It’s stunning and sentimental.) and on my great grandparents wedding date because their love story is so uniquely beautiful and they were beautiful people themselves. Nothing has been finalized besides that. And I’m hoping to have a simple, beautiful “backyard” wedding to celebrate the joining of our little family. I don’t want to over decorate because it will take away from the views. I don’t want to spend a momnumental amount of money on it either, because I don’t want to be absorbed with everything having to be “PERFECT” because of the amount of money spent... the less money spent, the more I can enjoy the moment when/if something goes wrong and laugh about it later. We’re going to have a motif of “a strand of three ropes combined is harder to break”... which is actually biblical. I’m not religious but I think it’s beautiful and Dominic is religious so it will incorporate his Catholicism wonderfully. Because at the end of the day, it’s about us and unifying our little family. I’ll be changing my last name and it’s just.. I’m so excited.

However, our big news is... after our wedding... whether it be a month to six months after (we’ll decide as the time gets closer... we’re thinking we’ll probably want to wait and enjoy ourselves a bit) ... I will be pulling out my birth control rod in my arm and we will be trying for baby #2! EEEK! AAND after next year (After the 2021 winter season), I will probably be retiring from teaching colorguard. At least in the Bay Area. (A story for another time for sure) So all of my time will be spent here. I’m not going to know what to do with myself lol... anyways... We’ve gone into great depth on whether or not we would like to even try for #2 eventually...

My pregnancy AND recovery was horrible. But our relationship grew stronger and it was completely worth it. Because duh. And I know what to expect now and my hips have already adjusted (probably the second pain of being pregnant... first being the pressure on my back and third probably having morning sickness to the day I gave birth lol... Fourth was her kicking my ribs constantly... she was very strong for a baby in utero), I feel like it will go a lot smoother. Charlotte took a lot of calcium from my teeth and caused me to get a few REALLY bad cavities in my wisdom teeth (which are out now.. my was that a story.. for another time I guess) (And I brushed my teeth twice (sometimes four times) a day when I was pregnant trying to avoid this because it was common knowledge that pregnant women are prone to cavities) and I know I have to drink a glass of milk a day (OBGYN recommended), and now I know that I have to take a calcium vitamin on top of that. At least Charlotte has good bones lol. I know that being pregnant with a toddler is going to be exhausting because being pregnant with no baby was exhausting (even if I was working two jobs full time AND going to school full time... honestly I always go back to when I coached at three different schools around the Bay, marched an independent group, went to school full time, and worked as an acting manager full time... there were days I didn’t eat and nights I didn’t sleep... if I can do that... I can do anything.) but I’ve already started a list of energy busters for that specific age she’ll be at. And Parenthood changes by the minute. I also know awesome back pain busters for pregnant women that I will swear by. I now make my students do them to help prevent their backs from getting injured. I’m just a lot more prepared for whenever our time comes again.

Our pregnancy with Charlotte caught us by surprise and we didn’t know what we were getting into. But I feel a lot better about being a mom and (future) wife. I spend nap times cleaning, cooking, gardening, and researching new studies for children. Being a mom has come somewhat naturally to me. I’ve learned A LOT about myself and the woman I strive to be. I’ve been... Planning meals, play dates, creating/adjusting to a routine as her needs change, keeping the house clean, playing with her to make sure she’s developing the skills she needs, keeping the house stocked with food and essentials, discussing finances with Dominic, and all in all, just managing the best I can. I feel confident. And when I don’t, I have an amazing support system to lean back on. To pick up my missing pieces and to confirm or deny any doubts I have. And a great partner in crime. He works his a-s-s off for our family. He gets up at 4am to leave at 4:30am to get home by 6pm. He works a salary office job so his hours change depending on meetings and clients and job walks. Sometimes he doesn’t even come home and he stays with his dad or my mom because it’s closer to the office. But he’s been able to work from home a time or two since starting at the end of October. As he gains more headway, he’ll be able to work from home once a week. And I’m counting down the days that happens. And once he hits that four/five year mark, he’ll be able to get a job just about anywhere with that on his resume.. we’re looking at Texas currently. For now, his commute is 2 hours. We’d move closer, but we absolutely love it here. If we didn’t move here for the original job he was set to have, we’d still be in the Bay. But even though he works there and we live quite a bit away, we love this area. It’s slow paced and friendly and quiet. So when we do have our down time, it’s extra nice to not be in the hustle and bustle of the Bay.

I’ve even started to consider homeschooling once she hits first grade til she’s in her last years of high school, because I want to create a value of curiosity in her instead of just taking notes of what is and what isn’t without asking questions. But Dominic has found some amazing private schools in our area and the areas we would like to move to that do just that too. I think it all depends on what I’m comfortable with. I think preschool is great though (probably because they aren’t teaching through notes but still) so I’ve got to get her enrolled because waiting lists can be crazy long we’ve discovered. We’re hoping the one local relative we have, her Auntie, will soon get a job at a preschool. She hasn’t graduated yet so everyone who has a degree has taken the job slots. But she graduates in a year and we can’t wait to watch her walk the stage and inspire our little girl!

Anyway, I went off rambling again...

All in all, Charlotte will soon have a baby sister or brother within the next two-three years and I think she’s going to be a beautiful big sister.

For now, I’m enjoying our moments as a family of three plus our fur baby. We bundled the heck out of her and took her outside in the wind storm today. We let her play in the grass and dirt while Dulley helped her dig and played with her. I spun my saber. And Dominic did a lot of yard work! It was a beautiful Sunday after an amazing and long Saturday. My heart is absolutely and incredibly full.

[ladyarse]

How did Miguel Almiron end up at Newcastle and not Arsenal?

How did Miguel Almiron end up at Newcastle and not Arsenal?

Miguel Almiron is set to become a Newcastle United player but at the tail end of 2018 it was reported that he had agreed to join Arsenal, so what happened? ATLANTA, GA – DECEMBER 08: Miguel Almiron #10 of Atlanta United celebrates their 2-0 win over the Portland Timbers during the 2018 MLS Cup between Atlanta United and the Portland Timbers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 8, 2018 in Atlanta,…

[lme-blogs]

Barcelona’s Architecture

The Sagrada Familia

A recent trip to Barcelona introduced me to innovative,unique and intricately detailed architecture that is internationally renowned. Bellow are several first hand photographs I capture on my sort trip which I believe showcased several angles of the Sagrada Familia as a famous momnument, photographing the Chruchs exquisite exterior. Work on the church, which was designed by the legendary Spanish architecture Antoni Gaudi, began in 1882 and still to this day shown through the constant and continual apperance of the cranes surrounding the monument.

What fascinates me most about the Sagrada Familias interior was Gaudis initial design of geometric shapes to create the renowned inferstructure. An aesthetically appealing extor has been witnessesd by five generations, I particually love how icon the exterior is to visually look at, I felt almost mesmerised at this momnuemnt when comparing generalised archeticture in Birmingham to the Sagrada Familia, Barcelona due to the close attention to detail and unique finishings.

When admiring the photographs I captured later on I had noticed the hidden symbolic gargoyles thst are hidden within the architrual momnent, these miniature statues could imitate the idea of there being a visual narrative by looking in depth at a photograph also known as visual communication. An additional element I admire about this Cathedral is the stone has being carved into an icicle like apperance but could also manipulate a lace like texture to the building, creating a surreal and fairy tale visual appeal.

[hadrienalexander]

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Newcastle United ‘desperate’ to sign Miguel Almiron

Newcastle United ‘desperate’ to sign Miguel Almiron

Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez is said to be ‘desperate’ to sign Atlanta United’s Miguel Almiron, a player who was supposed to be on his way to Arsenal.

Atlanta United want bidding to start around £25m for Miguel Almiron, a player who was reportedly on his way to Arsenal for just £11.5m. Confused yet? Let’s go back to the beginning…

Miguel Almiron was no sooner linked with Arsenal when his…

[ladyarse]

Atlanta want £25m for Almiron after Arsenal reportedly agree £11.5m deal

Atlanta want £25m for Almiron after Arsenal reportedly agree £11.5m deal

Atlanta United want bidding to start around £25m for Miguel Almiron, a player who was reportedly on his way to Arsenal for just £11.5m.

Miguel Almiron was no sooner linked with Arsenal when his hamstring exploded.

ATLANTA, GA – MARCH 05: Midfielder Miguel Almiron #10 of Atlanta United dribbles during the game against the New York Red Bulls at Bobby Dodd Stadium on March 5, 2017 in Atlanta,…