#not even being customer service wise just like in general

[rainbowsillz]

Could I maybe ask for your take on how the dorm leaders react to their SO playing with their hair (and their ears/horns when it comes to Leona/Malleus)?

I love your writing! 💜

“How are you so carefree with this? I swear you are full of surprises..”

Pairings: Multiple Characters X GN! Reader.

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Note: Sure! Thanks for this request(*^o^*)✨ I admit I got a bit lazy so no Vil and Idia qwq.

RIDDLE was near to conjuring his signature magic with you, and he was very tempted to it when he felt a hand tucking a strand of his ruby hair behind the back of his ear until his eyes met yours. The howling snarl in his mind settled when he downed his cup of tea. In an attempt to remind himself. What kind of person would he be if he loses his conduct with a spouse of his because of his mania? And because you informed him how much he was as exquisite as if he was a prince from a mythology you heard from.

LEONA was generally meh with it. Just don't touch his tail, 'kay? Or else, he'll be making you his pillow for the rest of his evening. Let's say, you're lucky to be his mate because if it's the others, he'd probably flip with this blunder, deemed it as an annoyance for him. He's also extremely prideful with your display of affections and reassuring words, it somewhat feeds into his ego that at least he's number one in your opinion (unlike that damned lizard). It means a lot to him even if you are as dense as a rock or something too.

AZUL has an intriguing reaction. Internally, he's kicking his feet and beaming like a high-school boy interacting with his crush, how about external wise from your point of view? Gripping his coat, as he forced another customer service smiling face (that looks unnatural) as if he wasn't on the urge to hide himself in his octopus pot. Does that mean you'll marry him? Is this a yes? He's delusional. Not that I would blame him, he's overjoyed after all. From his tone, he seemed to be okay with these gestures...?

KALIM behaved as you'd guess. Zero hesitation. Poke his forehead? Go ahead. Hold hands? Wonderful. I wholeheartedly believe that he would encourage you to because it means that you were at ease with his presence. Easy to talk him into your sort of thing (while Jamil suffered). With how dazzling and happy-go-lucky he is, you wouldn't have the heart to refuse him either. He jumped up and dragged you to his drawer as he motioned you to pick out a brush so you could use it on him as you wished.

MALLEUS was ecstatic, that wouldn't be enough to describe him. For you, it may be due to your own curiosity or you being adventurous with the said fae, his pupils intently gazing into you. Is this how humans express their emotions? What's the underlying meaning? Too invested in his thoughts at this time. You ran your fingers along the curve, sturdy and bony sprouts on his height. Amusement was creeping on his features as he let out a chortle at it. How brave. You differ from everything he knew of, aren't you?

[bomberqueen17]

Liveblogging the Aubreyad: Book 3, HMS Surprise (part 1)

This one, I made notes on my phone while listening to the audiobook, so we shall see how well I distill them.

The series is hitting its stride now as a series, I think. M&C was kind of oneshottish, no real expectation of continuation; Post Captain was the pleased "oh! i get another one? great!" where he then crammed in three books' worth into one, and now HMS S is "ah. this is a series! Settle this plot down, then." pacing-wise.

So we pick up with politicians wrangling over the aftermath of the previous book, which had seemed to end so tidily and on such a happy note. Of course that is not the end-- there's a series now.

So at the end of the previous book, Jack was one of five captains sharing out a prize of some several million pounds, and this would have made him enormously wealthy and guaranteed his marriage. Of course.

In the opening scene of this one we hear that, legally, Spain had not declared war on Britain at the time, so legally, that money is not prize money, so legally, it should just be kept entirely for the government and not distributed to the sailors and officers who actually did the fighting at all, despite that being the well-established custom of the day. Legally, see, they don't have to hand it out, even though the people who designed the mission, and the people who executed the mission, all felt certain that it was a legit prize at the time and acted accordingly.

Stephen's friend Sir Joseph, head of Naval Intelligence, is arguing that of course it should be prize money, for large numbers of very good reasons, not least that he designed the mission with that in mind.

But the new First Lord of the Admiralty is a civilian politician. And he openly mentions Stephen Maturin's name, despite the fact that Sir Joseph had stressed to him that the man is a confidential agent. The First Lord does not catch the hint. And then he asks who the captains are, and remembers that Jack Aubrey's father is an opposition member in Parliament, and immediately Sir Joseph knows that it's over; this is political wrangling now, and this man will make a decision that harms the national interest and the morale of the service and everything else simply because General Aubrey is a politician he does not like.

So there is no prize money. And Jack is not out of debt. And cannot marry Sophie. And, far far far worse, Stephen's name is now exposed to a crowd of non-confidential people of no particular discretion, particularly marked as a secret agent with knowledge of Spanish affairs.

Anyway-- zooming out from that crackerjack first scene, and it is despite how it sounds, it's really well-told political intrigue with a very good layering of easy-to-understand, easy-to-deplore bullshit (and Admiral Harte gets his shitty little nose in there being a massive hypocrite, have no fear) -- the general situation is thus:

Jack, still in the Lively, is in the Med bottling up the French fleet in Toulon, and is engaged to Sophie-- legally, with all kinds of avaricious wrangles from Mrs. Williams, all the terms and conditions he acquiesced to unprotesting, so that Sophie will legally own most of their joint property. Diana has run off to India with Canning; Stephen has been collecting intelligence on them, though mostly it seems for the purpose of hurting himself with it. Stephen is to go to Minorca to do more intelligence stuff despite the fact that his name has been exposed-- the news will not have reached them, Stephen says coolly, declining to cancel the mission.

The Lively has a schoolmaster to oversee the young gentlemen's lessons. (Prior to being a midshipman, a young gentleman will be expected to have served three years of sea time, with the status of First Class Volunteer; many are listed as servants during this time, and many of them do not actually report to the ship during this time-- entering a friend's son on one's books to say he was on a ship long enough that when he joins he can just start as a midshipman with no waste of time is a perfectly accepted kind of little fraud, very common in Jack's social circles. "Young gentleman" as a category seems to include both the volunteers and rated midshipmen. But the Lively has a number of quite young gentlemen actually aboard, including the five-year-old [or, seven. he was five in the previous book but in this book, some weeks later, he is now seven] son of one of the lieutenants, as he came home from a voyage to find his wife dead and no family remaining to care for the child, so the little boy has been onboard ever since. Apparently Babbington may actually have still been a volunteer during some of the events of Master and Commander, but of course this is not consistently represented. I fully support an author doing whatever the hell he wants with timelines, and it is absolutely consistent with the inconsistency of historical records, LOL.)

Anyway-- Jack also actually went to sea as a volunteer very young, and the ship he was on did not have a competent schoolmaster, so he has suffered his entire life from not a very good education. He is sitting in on the young gentlemen's lessons ostensibly because he is concerned for them and wants to ensure they learn what they must, but in practice, he is taking advantage of this opportunity to get a proper thorough grounding in his own education, belatedly, and is thereby unlocking a real true love of mathematics, heretofore only instinctively guessed-at.

The Lively has seen long prior service in the South Pacific, and as such has a number of Asian crew members aboard. (So we do now see the word Chinaman occur, which unlike Indiaman does refer to humans, but is used as a neutral descriptor; I will nevertheless henceforth be avoiding its use, though to be fair I think it only occurs once in the book anyway.) Jack is pleased with the Chinese and Malayan crewmen, largely, as they all are unfailingly polite and have a number of useful skills, and are excellent seamen. But he finds out during an elaborate cutting-out expedition that many of them had formerly been pirates; they slaughter their opponents with absolutely stunning efficiency in a quite practiced manner despite how little combat the Lively itself has seen.

They make for Minorca to pick up Stephen but he does not make the rendezvous. Another Catalan man appears, and says Stephen has been taken, and is being tortured by the French in Port Mahon. Jack knows the city. With the Catalans, he sets up a rescue mission, and frees the prisoners, burns the house (coincidentally, the house where Captain and Molly Harte used to live), and rescues Stephen, who has had all his fingernails pulled out and has been stretched on a rack. (Touchingly, he has hallucinated Jack coming in to rescue him before, and so when it truly happens, is surprisingly calm, mistaking it for another hallucination.) It is a taut little action, badass as fuck. The officers of the Lively are disappointed when Jack won't take them, but this is not an official sanctioned expedition and there will be no glory, no report, no credit, no advancement of career-- it is simply a pragmatic necessity, and he wants only people who know the ground (his own people, Killick and Bonden) plus enough to pad out the numbers to make it work, so he takes those of the Chinese and Malay pirates who choose to volunteer, since this is just the ticket for them. (All of them volunteer.)

(A side note. The Catalan who helps them is named Joan. The audiobook narrator pronounces this Catalan man's name, which in Spanish would be Juan, and is pronounced the same, as the English woman's name Joan. Come on Simon. I believed in you.)

They get Stephen and get out, and we resume the tale in England with Stephen staying at an inn in Portsmouth. The Lively has been handed back over to her real captain, Hammond, at Gibraltar.

Jack is immediately arrested for debt as he tries to get the invalid Stephen into a carriage to go from Portsmouth to London, so off he goes to a sponging-house, hero or no; he goes quietly and resignedly. Sir Joseph Blaine is shocked to hear that heroic Jack is imprisoned; he had arranged for at least a consolation, an ex gratia payment, for the captains who were denied prize rights over the Spanish treasure, but it comes out that the agent has been slow in paying it out, and Jack is helpless without it. Blaine resolves to see it settled, at least, and does-- Jack is released. At least provisionally; there are other debts.

Sir Joseph, in his gratitude for Stephen's rescue, gets Jack another ship-- HMS Surprise, on an errand to carry an emissary to Kampong. It's a good long mission in a lovely ship (in which Jack served as a midshipman long ago), and he hopes it will give Jack's affairs time to settle.

Stephen turns to Bonden, asking him to write a letter for him, since his hands are so injured, and it comes out abruptly that Bonden is illiterate.

'Bonden,' cried Stephen, 'take pen and ink, and write -' 'Write, sir?' cried Bonden. 'Yes. Sit square to your paper, and write: Landsdowne Crescent - Barret Bonden, are you brought by the lee?' 'Why, yes, sir; that I am - fair broached-to. Though I can read pretty quick, if in broad print; I can make out a watch-bill.' 'Never mind. I shall show you the way of it when we are at sea, however: it is no great matter - look at the fools who write all day long - but it is useful, by land. You can ride a horse, sure?' 'Which I have rid a horse, sir; and three or four times, too, when ashore.'

Bonden takes the message on foot, and goes and fetches Sophie and Pullings, Sophie to write the letter from Stephen to Jack, and Pullings to carry it. This allows them to arrange for Sophie to come along to the rendezvous, so that she can see and speak to Jack briefly without her mother's knowledge. Jack had tried to release her from the engagement when his renewed troubles with debt became apparent, but she wished to refuse, but could not speak to him directly about it, so this is their chance.

She sneaks out at night and goes in the coach with Stephen, and there gets a half an hour (well, forty-five minutes; Stephen with the timepiece is soft-hearted) of conversation with Jack before they must part ways, her to go home and sneak back in to her house, Stephen and Jack to go on to the Surprise, waiting in Plymouth.

The Surprise makes her way off around the world, saddled with a moderately ineffectual but amiable first lieutenant named Hervey who has influential friends, and a second lieutenant named Nicolls who is inoffensive if clearly suffering from major depression, but with Tom Pullings as the third lieutenant, competent and familiar. They are becalmed awhile, and Jack teaches Stephen to swim-- badly, but at all, which is an accomplishment.

'Did you see me?' [Stephen] cried as Jack came nearer. 'I swam the entire length: four hundred and twenty strokes without a pause!' 'Well done,' said Jack, swinging himself into the boat with an easy roll. 'Well done indeed.' Each stroke must have propelled Stephen a little less than three inches, for the Surprise was only a twenty-eight gun ship, a sixth-rate of 579 tons - the kind so harshly called a jackass frigate by those not belonging to her. 'Should you like to come aboard? Let me give you a hand.'

Some of the men get scurvy. They run short of supplies and are down to eating rats, which they euphemistically term "millers" out of absurd delicacy. Stephen has pet rats, he is feeding them madder as an experiment.

They find St. Paul's Rocks, where Stephen begs to be put ashore for a moment to study the birds. Jack declines, as it is Sunday and one cannot ask the men to work on Sunday, but the second lieutenant Nicolls volunteers to take him over in the little rowboat for a few hours.

A sudden squall damages the ship and washes poor depressed Nicolls away, along with the little boat; Stephen survives, but is stranded, and the Surprise driven away by the wind. Some undefined time later (two days?), Babbington comes in the barge with Bonden and others rowing double-banked in a great hurry straight into the eye of the wind where the ship herself could not come, certain the Doctor must be dead but hoping against hope to find him. They do, alive, and bring him back to the ship.

Stephen claims that the extreme heat on the shelter-less rock has worked miracles on his torture-twisted tendons.

'I wish you joy of your rescue, Doctor,' said Mr Atkins, the only man aboard who was not pleased to see the barge return: Stephen was attached to the mission in an artfully vague capacity, and the envoy's instructions required him to seek Dr Maturin's advice; Mr Atkins's advice or indeed presence was nowhere mentioned and he was consumed with jealousy. 'May I fetch you a towel or some other garment?'- with a look at Stephen's scrofulous shrunken belly. 'You are very officious, sir; but this is the garment in which I shall appear before God; I find it answers pretty well. It may be termed my birthday suit.' 'That has choked the bugger off,' said Pullings to Babbington, just above his breath, out of a motionless face. 'That is one in his bleeding eye.'

During Stephen's absence, however, he finds that someone has stolen his rats, and he is furious.

Babbington is given an acting promotion to lieutenant to replace Nicolls. His perfect delight in this is marred only by his guilt at having, along with the rest of the larboard midshipmen's berth, eaten Stephen's rats, and he blubberingly confesses. Stephen revenges himself only mildly for this offense.

Jack wished to avoid putting ashore in Brazil, to avoid official delays, but Stephen suggests they just find a village and buy green stuff there, which works. Stephen of course has to go ashore. He promises not to return with any vampires, but in the event comes back with a three-toed sloth, which does not like Jack. Jack wins it over by giving it grog, in time-honored sailor fashion. Stephen discovers this and is indignant, leading to possibly the funniest line in this book:

Stephen looked sharply round, saw the decanter, smelt to the sloth, and cried, 'Jack, you have debauched my sloth.'

The dignitaries aboard are annoying and take up an enormous amount of space, including Jack's entire great cabin, so that he must room with Stephen in a smaller space. The envoy himself, a Mr. Stanhope, is dignified and kind (though a bit remote: "Once he had established that Jack and Hervey were connected with families he knew, he treated them as human beings; all the others as dogs - but as good, quite intelligent dogs in a dog-loving community"), but his head secretary, Mr. Atkins, is an officious, self-important, tale-bearing busybody universally loathed onboard.

Stephen teaches Bonden to read and write. They have their lessons up in the top, for privacy-- Bonden is not keen to be mocked on his scholarly habits, and hides the book when the midshipman Callow comes up to deliver a message. Stephen doesn't notice this.

They get, finally, to the high latitudes, where there is a huge blow, though Stephen is consoled by finally seeing the albatross. The dignitaries complain that the ship leaks and demand better accomodations. Stephen refuses to pass the message and tells the officious secretary to go tell Jack himself. The man declines to do this, as Jack is currently lashed to the wheel in the driving rain working like hell round the clock with all hands to keep the ship from broaching-to and foundering, and indeed shortly after winds up clinging for his life to a broken mast in the front of the ship trying like hell to keep the sea from overwhelming them. Surprise is damaged internally, her timbers strained, and they have to limp the rest of the way. Not a single rat is left in the ship, the stores are dangerously low.

I wasn't going to do this but I'm going to divide this. I swear I'll get better at making these short. I'm kind of doing a... rehabilitative exercise on my ability to write, here. Coming up is part two, Bombay! With critical updates on How Many Indiamen Tom Pullings Has Been In! And you'll never guess who gets the clap!

[apompkwrites]

Namami!Older!Bucchi

Nanami!Older!Bucchi is a very wise and reserved kind of hynea beastman, often appearing so calm and indifferent that he comes off as stoic and aloof. He seems like the kind of person who's too serious about his work, but Nanami!Bucchi just knows how to separate sentimentalism from service. He also fond of baked goods and is usually the last customer for the pastry chef due to his work schedule which usually ends with them talking for hours about how they overworked they are. It's been joked by Keiran, Venus!Diamond and Mirajane!Silver that he and the pastry chef are in love with each other.

Qin!Viper

Qin!Viper is extremely confident in himself despite his status as a servant to Al-Asim. He's also quite fearless especially when calling out the dorm leaders for either teasing or making fun of Yuu who he's quite fond of. He's described by Jamil to be "The Cursed Viper who has his freedom" due to his friendship with Sinbad!Al-Asim who actually treats him like a person and the fact that the only reason Sinbad!Al-Asim has Qin!Viper as a servant was the fact that Qin!Viper often calls him out more times than not which was something Sinbad!Al-Asim respected. His unique magic was definitely sealed away during his first year due to him collapsing when he first unlocked it which led to him being transferred from NRC to RSA first then back to NRC when he finally gotten it under control. Despite what happen to him, he's remained as Sinbad!Al-Asim's servant ever since.

Sinbad!Al-Asim

Sinbad is a very laidback and fun-loving person. He can be quite a flirt and is not above using his charm to get what he wants. He has flirted with a lot of people. Despite all this, he can be serious when needed and is a great and honorable noble who is respected by everyone he meets, especially his servants. He has been called out by Qin!Viper for his arrogance when they first arrived to NRC.

Barbie!LeBlanche (Based on Barbie Life in the Dreamhouse Barbie, not Movie Barbie)

Barbie!LeBlanche is a very passionate, bubbly, kind-hearted person and never has any bad intentions or will. They always helps others, even despite Vil's evil schemes towards their sibling. They are shown to be a social butterfly and outgoing, easily making friends, as they are  loyal, friendly, generous, and tries their hardest not to upset them. Barbie!LeBlanche is a fashion enthusiast, even owning their own giant boutique and is usually prepared in case of a fashion emergency/disaster.

I can see Nanami!Bucchi being someone Ruggie looks up to. Maybe that's where he gets his work ethic from. Either way, Nanami!Bucchi would 100% drop by Savanaclaw given permission and time to deliver food for Ruggie. And only for Ruggie, he tells his brother he's not allowed to share. He'd get Ruggie donuts from that pastry chef, but he'd definitely have to convince himself to give them up because he loves those donuts too.

Qin!Viper and Sinbad!Asim are definitely... characters compared to their brothers BAHAHAHA. I can see people expecting Sinbad!Asim to be the same as Kalim or vice versa depending on who they meet first, only to be met with an absolute curveball of a personality shift between the brothers. Meanwhile, Qin!Viper and Jamil would share some similarities (according to Azul at least, who finds both very amusing and fascinating) but Jamil would absolutely hate the fact that Qin!Viper draws so much attention to them. Like, his brother is ruining his plans PLEASE--

Barbie!LeBlanche would be just as loved by everyone as Neige is ajkdfhskj... OMG imagine Rook being a LeBlanche sibling fan. Vil would riot when he finds out 😭

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I went to Gina Carano's panel at Fanboy Expo today too. I was hoping for a scrap of Cara content and honestly curious what she was like irl. I did my best to go in with an open mind. (If you've been following me you'll know I am a former fan - loved her as soon as I saw Cara Dune, dove into her other stuff and loved her as a performer and found her MMA career awesome, will not stand for her bigotry and spreading misinformation.) I took notes so everything in quotes is directly what she said, brackets to add context or when I missed exact words.

Panel started with a review of her fighting career, nothing that hasn't been covered before. She was asked "Where would you be [career wise] if not for fighting and acting?" and she said "I don't know, I wouldn't be here." She says she actually dreamed of being in romance movies and wearing pretty dresses, and now she's in action movies, which was actually pretty cute. She always liked sports. The panel person asked "How did you know you were good at fighting?" and she just said "I always knew."

She then talked about being cast in Haywire, Steven Soderergh and his wife saw her fight Cyborg and thought about making a movie around her. She said "They didn't give me an acting coach. They just put me in with all these people. [....] Michael Fassbender gave me a whiskey and sat down and went over the lines with me." (Almost all of her lines in that movie were dubbed over. Her fight scenes in it are amazing.)

About Fast and Furious 6 she said "Now I have to watch all of them? .....I didn't." Which was genuinely funny.

For Deadpool, "Let me tell you about the superhero landing. I'm going to ruin it all." She filmed it by just jumping off an apple box apparently lmao. "The first time I jumped and landed I just heard this wailing of laughter. [The director] said "That was the most anticlimatic thing I've ever seen." She also said Ryan Reynolds would riff and sometimes she'd forget she was in the scene/on camera and break character by laughing.

Mentions of her beef with Lucasfilm/Disney were peppered throughout the whole panel. She said "I have no intention of not doing what my heart desires." Which... okay, if you're a toddler. I wanna punt the principal I had last year into the sun but I remained professional and am now getting a new job. A loooooooooot of the way she said things/her general vibe reminded me of kiddos I got when I worked at an expensive summer camp whose population was mainly rich white kids - kids who had never before been denied anything in their life, and being told no, no matter how kindly, was treated as devastating. (And then they figured it out in a few days when tantruming at me didn't work. Gina, apparently, has not figured that out yet.) (Also for context, if you didn't know, she is a trust fund baby and her family is in Vegas casinos. I highly doubt she is hurting for money.)

Also after seeing Giancarlo Esposito's panel, and how well-spoken he is and how thoughtfully he chose his words even while discussing things like voting and the current state of the world, it just really stood out how she doesn't know how to conduct herself professionally. She's said herself she isn't good at public speaking, which fair, she was a bit soft spoken and shy but I don't just mean that. She doesn't have a "customer service" face like us normal people have to put on at work. She doesn't seem to think she has to. You can be genuine while still being polite - I do it all the time at work, I did it at this panel while asking my question to her, and I'm sure you all know part of life is putting on different "attitudes" for different situations.

She is starting her own production company. She wants to write, star, produce, and direct apparently (unclear if all at once or on different projects, I sure envy her blind confidence tho). She wants to do this because "She's seen where it's gone wrong." (See what I mean about beef peppered throughout?) When asked what her ultimate passion project would be, she said "It's not so much if it's a drama, comedy, or action, it has to have heart and it has to have meaning. It has to have a good story." She mentioned she was working on a movie and series and had some ideas and stories, but no specifics.

She wouldn't stop mentioning God or Jesus either (so I'd bet money she's That Kind of Christian*) and someone asked her "How do you practice choosing roles with discernment [regarding your faith]?" Her answer: "Oh I never think about it." She says she's not a prude but wouldn't do certain things, but she decided this in 2020. She did not elaborate, but apparently "God will let her know when she crosses the line." So I guess we aren't getting any more topless Insta pics lol.

(*I'm trying not to be an ass but as a queer woman, I know That Kind Of Christian when I see it, and she clocked like that hard. Ymmv.)

Finally a Mandalorian question, her favorite and the hardest scenes to film on The Mandalorian. She said the season 2 final scene was the hardest, because it was emotional "and there was more going on the scenes than people realize." The other was when Grogu was choking her. She was holding her breath too hard and passed out. (I honestly thought she was choking when she said that when the episode originally aired.) Brendan Wayne was in the scene with her and was worried, and then she did it again.

I was next, and I first (truthfully) told her that I appreciated seeing someone like her onscreen, because I hadn't looked like Rey/Padme/Leia since I was 16. I then asked "Where do you see Cara's character going in the future, and what detail about her backstory didn't make it onscreen?" She said she thinks Cara is still floating around with special forces, and "Disney could do more with that if they got their head out of their ass." Everyone clapped, I didn't, I kept my hands clasped and said thank you. She did not answer my other question. So unfortunately, no character tidbits about Cara.

Next person asked if Mark Wahlberg and Mel Gibson [and some other "canceled" actor, I can't remember] know about her and if they'll work with her in the future. She said maybe, she's open to it. "I'm not into chasing people to work." I had to bite my tongue because GIRL YOU ARE CHASING DISNEY DOWN TO REHIRE YOU.

She was asked about the lawsuit and if she'd take the role of Cara back if it was offered. She said "I loved playing Cara Dune" and Jon Favreau "really got into her brain" and was happy to see her at Carl Weathers' funeral, but ended with a wishy washy we'll see/God will work in his own way. She did say she still keeps in touch with Bill Burr and "He's my favorite. He's so funny. Gina, we gotta go to a UFC fight some day."

She was asked "Do you have a fight you look back on with fondness?" She said there's only one she doesn't look back on fondly (presumably Cyborg) and rambled a bit about her fights. The person asked the same question again, and she again answered "There's only one I don't look back on fondly."

She did say she's focusing again on getting healthier and training again. She says she was "the only girl they couldn't chase away" back in the day and "I'll be in my 80s shadowboxing in the basement saying I can still fight" which was genuinely cute. She also talked about how she had to figure out eating and weight control on her own, nowadays trainers have nutrition services as sponsors. She said it was tough to drop the weight, it was like losing part of her body. (She didn't always make exact weight in her MMA fights and back then, they didn't have a class heavier than 135 lb iirc.) Muay Thai was her favorite. She recommends jujitsu for women looking to protect themselves, since you end up on the floor, but "I just love to punch. They tell me I punch like a trucker."

She ended with another jab at Disney (she did have people kissing her ass the whole time about Freeze Peach and encouraging this) and "When is someone gonna stop them from treating people the way they've been treating people." Also, God is using Elon Musk, which is one hell of a sentence. And that was the panel. (Terror on the Prairie, her big comeback, was not mentioned once.)

She was very nice and sweet and all, but what really stood out to me was a complete lack of creativity. Her answers were very canned, there was very little I hadn't heard in another interview. She just sounded kinda dim, to be blunt. She didn't elaborate on her answers (she couldn't imagine another career she'd like, for my question she just repeated what Disney had already established, she had no specifics for a passion project/idea, she couldn't recall a specific fond moment from a fight or anything, so on). A lot of Disney bad, God good, I should be able to say what I want, rinse and repeat. She's said for a long while she's passionate about art and telling stories. I am too, so I relate - but I've put in time and practice to be able to make what I do. My impression is she wants the praise and adulation, but without the hard parts that go with it. (Honestly I also think CTE may be a factor. She does NOT sound like she did in interviews years ago. Like after she found out Cyborg (the only fight she lost) was on steroids her response was very graceful and kind.)

This is long and I know you're probably thinking why do you care, but I truly admired her. She was a MMA champ in a time when women weren't seen as being able to do the sport. She was positive about her body and I started getting serious about the gym and being healthier because of her onscreen on Cara Dune. She literally made me realize I'm more than a little gay because she's so gorgeous. Ironically, her behavior nowadays inspires me to be brave and speak up for what I believe in despite being naturally shy. I would still be her biggest fan if she hadn't mocked the queer community and spread misinformation and tantrumed when she was called out on it. I even have some empathy - 18 year old me would have been 100% behind her and supported her. But I listened to other perspectives and learned and grew. She clearly has no desire to change herself, or even try to listen to others. I've made the decision to go no contact with my paternal family since I came out because they're the same way. So it stings to see someone so loudly and proudly be like them and be praised and accepted for it. To look around an entire room and wonder who here is happy with people like me being legislated into silence, or worse. For people to clap when Gina says she won't be forced to be "woke" - aka to respect people who are different, like me. Remember, Disney never asked her to stop believing her MAGA stuff, they just wanted her to act professionally while she was their employee.

In any case, nothing will stop me from loving Cara Dune, and I will proudly wear my new cosplay tomorrow.

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1. The fundamental benefit of realizing a Mass SMS application is preparing to be to unendingly attract with productive clients and snare them back to your thing or organization line.

2. The probabilities of successfully correspondence your message is a significant measure use, by virtue of choosing mass SMS plans, basically considering the way that the gatherer will without a doubt go through it later whether or not his versatile is switched off at the time of passing on the message. Cost-effective and productive: 1. In addition to being more cost-effective than calling each person on your database individually, sending a mass SMS is also more effective. 2. Additionally, because the framework is electronic, it is a cost-effective method for contacting global audiences.

3. By integrating mass SMS benefits with your company website, you can further reduce costs. This project also does not require any upkeep.

Relevance in Reaching Advertising Objectives:

1. Compared to mass emails, which are more likely to end up in the recipient's spam folder, SMS messages have a much higher degree of credibility.

2. Organizations often find that mass informing makes it simple to spread information about new advertising campaigns, limited-time offers, and even invitations to special events.

Ineffectiveness in General Correspondence and Execution:

1. Mass SMS services are just as useful for internal communication as they are for outside correspondence, particularly with representatives who are typically out in the field.

2. You can effectively maintain contact databases for future correspondences by investing in a mass information framework.

3. Mass SMS arrangements are easier to put into action than you might think. All you need is a good internet connection. You wouldn't need to hire any specialized staff because this is a mechanized programming program that is incredibly simple to use.

Basically doling out the ability to a current specialists part is good. In a matter of minutes, you can immediately convey each of your messages. Investing in this strategy is a great way to ensure customer satisfaction and keeps target audiences fully informed with relevant information.

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5. Four turn ons- ummmm, smooth voice, intelligence, humor, and the ability to have rational discussions about things we disagree on without it devolving into an argument

15. Favorite quote- the first one that came to mind was the "it's rotten work" "not for me. Not if it's you"

25. Ever done a prank call? When I was like 12 sure

35. Favorite holiday? Halloween for sure

45. Where am I right now? At work sadly. So at a 7-11

50. Do I have someone of the opposite sex I can tell everything to? My younger brother!

51. How often do I wear a fake smile? Frequently? I work customer service. But ither than that not much

52. When was the last time I hugged someone? Last night? I hug my dad and stepmom at least once a day.

53. What if the last person I kissed was kissing someone else right in front of me? Would not be a problem. My partner and I are poly so. I'd probably be psyched? Bc I like the other girl too so

54. Is there anyone I trust even though I should not? Nope. We cut those kinds of people right out ✂️✂️

55. What is something I disliked about today? My manager messed up the schedule so I'm going to have to stay later than planned tonight which sucks

56. If I could meet anyone on this Earth who would it be? Idk maybe Eichiro Oda

57. What do I think about most? Probably what I want to do with my life- like work wise.

58. What's my strangest talent? I'm pretty good at impressions? Other than that I'm not sure

59. Do I have any strange phobias? lizards. And anything that looks like a Lizard so like geckos and iguanas and oahdbaksb no no no thank you

65. Do I believe in luck? Absolutely. No other way you get born into a tax bracket you're stuck in for your whole life. At least for Americans.

75. What was I doing last night at 12am? Writing my pitchmas fic for Max @ridiculously-over-obsessed

85. What would be a question I'd be afraid to tell the truth on? Oooo probably something about my history of SH or similar topics I'd only like to talk with my therapist about

95. Ever left the house without my wallet? Nah

105. Ever been underweight? Also nah

115. Ever been in an airplane? Yes for the first time ever just a few weeks ago!

125. Ever rode in an ambulance? More times than I could probably remember

135. How many kids do I want and what will their names be? Don't really think I want kids.

145. Am I afraid of heights? Not really. Used to have really bad anxiety about it but not anymore

150. The meanest thing somebody has ever said to me? Paraphrasing but my mother told me I would never amount to anything other than a leech who lives off of other people

151. What I'd do if I won the lottery- buy my dad, myself, and my brother houses and cars. I'd donate a bunch of it. Ya know the usual

152. What do I like about myself? I'm generally a pretty empathetic person. Like I can understand what you're going through even if I haven't and extend care and compassion

153. My closest Tumblr friend- probably @hintatake, as we talk the most regularly!

154. Something I fantasize about- not having to work, being able to freely pursue academics without fear of cost.

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My icks about people are pretty normal I think? Like not tipping the server or being THAT needy customer to me is embarrassing, like bro just give them a break!! Money wise is when they rely on their parents without thinking, like obviously relying on your parents isn't bad but why are you spending $500 with a card that isn't yours???

Also expecting one person to pay for EVERYTHING!! Like, I don't mind paying for dinner or a gift from like a mall, but I did NOT say I would pay for our ENTIRE trip to the mall. Don't even get me started on people who will make the quickest assumptions without fully knowing the person 😒

hello love 💓 omg or like if they're mean to service staff like why 🧍🏻‍♀️ WHY, the moment i see someone be downright mean to them i just 🗿 give them that look 🗿 it doesn't take you anything to just be kind especially to waiters or service staff in general 🥲🥲 and yeah people using your money or thinking you'd pay everything for them, i've been in that position and it's just icky, like i don't mind spending money on my loved ones and love treating my friends to cake or lunch but the moment i see that they're using me for money it's sad and then i distance myself immediately🧚🏻‍♀️

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Why Your Brand Needs a Birmingham PPC Company Now?

If growing sales in 2025 is a goal of yours, partnering with a PPC Agency Birmingham is a wise decision. Whether you run an eCommerce store or operate a local service provider or a B2B brand, competition for digital adverts is very stiff. In an innovation-driven city like Birmingham, you must be precise and creative in making your mark, besides having a premium-level pay-per-click strategy.

Here we will look at why your brand must sync with a PPC Agency Birmingham at present, how it can stir your growth, and what to look at for when selecting a PPC partner.

The Rise of PPC in the West Midlands

Being one of the UK’s most thriving business centres outside of London, local brands are encountering vast digital competition. Traditional marketing was giving way to highly impactful digital strategies with PPC advertising leading the way.

Right from Google advertising to Meta advertising, LinkedIn-sponsored content to Bing campaigns, PPC marketing gives brands instant visibility at the top of search results-and more importantly, in the faces of ready-to-buy customers. But make it or break it; you need an experienced PPC Agency Birmingham that knows how to manage campaigns well and render ROI, not just clicks.

Why Is PPC Crucial for Brands Right Now?

Before talking about the benefits of working with PPC Agency Birmingham, one must realize that PPC advertising should be deemed a pivotal factor in the growth toolbox of your brand:

1. Speed to Market

SEO could take months to kick in, while a campaign launched through the PPC channel can immediately turn leads and sales. When you are launching a new product, conducting a flash sale, or entering a new market, PPC allows you to act fast.

2. Budget Control

Flexibility would probably be one of the biggest strengths of pay per click. One could start with a small budget, be able to press pause, or make real-time changes, and then increase the spend once performance improves. Agencies in Birmingham for PPC can normally keep an eye on these spends and make sure money-wise that the brand is benefitting more.

3. Highly Targeted Traffic

With PPC platforms, you can target users based on keywords, location, device, and time of day and interests to online behaviours. So, it's not that you get more traffic-you get the right kind of traffic.

What a PPC Agency Birmingham Brings to the Table?

Anybody can boost a post or run a standard search ad. But creating a high-performing PPC ad needs expertise. That is why hiring a local PPC Agency Birmingham would be best:

1. Local Market Understanding

Even Birmingham-based natives who know the secret language of folks, details to sign up for the sweepstakes, and how to refer the person they are in search of, are going to keep searching further!

2. Full-Funnel Campaigns

From brand development to retargeting, the PPC Agency Birmingham creates full-funnel campaigns designed to lead customers through the journey from discovery to decision.

3. Access to Premium Tools

Using A/B testing, conversion tracking, heatmapping, and keyword research are the types of tools employed by top agencies that, had you chosen to manage them in-house, would have cost you thousands.

4. Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO)

A top-notch PPC campaign doesn't cease at clicks. A premier PPC agency Birmingham will make sure to generate the conversion once people hit your site via landing page optimization, CTAs, and other user experiences.

Real Benefits Brands See with a Birmingham PPC Partner

Hiring a PPC Agency Birmingham isn't a cost, it's an investment. When done rightly, the returns will be unmissable:

Increased Sales: More targeted traffic = more conversions.

Lower Cost Per Lead (CPL): With better targeting and testing, you spend less for better results.

Improved Brand Visibility: Be seen when your competitors aren’t.

Smarter Budget Allocation: Agencies use analytics to shift spend to the best-performing ads.

Business Insights: The data collected during PPC campaigns offers deep insights into customer behaviour.

When Should You Hire a PPC Agency Birmingham?

If any of this sound familiar, it’s time to call in the pros:

You’ve tried PPC but aren’t seeing ROI

Your internal team is overwhelmed or lacks PPC expertise

You’re entering a competitive market and need to move fast

Your competitors keep appearing above you on Google

You want to scale ad efforts across multiple platforms

Whether you go through Google Ads, YouTube ads, or through new channels such as TikTok or Pinterest, a trusted PPC Agency Birmingham should assist you in the implementation with confidence and clarity.

What to Look for in a Birmingham PPC Company?

Not all agencies are created equal. When choosing a PPC Agency Birmingham, keep these must-haves in mind:

Transparent Reporting

You want to tell clients exactly where their dollar goes. Agencies that use real-time dashboards and provide weekly reports on KPIs that really matter are the ones to look for.

Experience Across Industries

A reputable agency is instrumental in providing cross-industry insights that make room for creative campaign tests and faster scaling.

Certified Team

Google Ads certification, Meta Blueprint certification, and having Bing Ads skills indicate a commitment and a knowledge to provide services.

Clear Communication

Make them look, sound, and feel like part of your team: weekly updates, strategy calls, talkative and customer-friendly account managers.

Future-Proofing Your Brand with a PPC Agency Birmingham

Digital marketing is the ever-changing domain. Algorithms are renewed, platforms develop, and consumer behaviour adapts. However, PPC has been a timeless growth driver-eastern for brands that apply it for good reason.

A PPC Agency Birmingham will continue staying ahead of trends-from AI bidding strategies to first-party data utilization-so your brand does not settle for sitting behind but instead charges ahead.

Now, localism matters. For a business that serves the Midlands, you will hold great power by working with a partner that knows the locale. Whether it's targeting West Bromwich or fine-tuning copy for Digbeth, a local PPC team stitches a level of relevance that an outside agency could never hope to produce.

Final Thoughts

Waiting to scale your digital marketing is like watching your competitors bring home the customers in real time. PPC is, perhaps, one of those few marketing channels that, when handled by experts, offers an immediate and measurable impact. At this moment more than ever, your brand needs that strategizing A-grade creative and performance-full combination: a PPC Agency Birmingham. From setting up campaigns to optimizing and beyond, the heart of your success lies with the performance of your PPC partner.

So just go ahead and walk. Be it more leads, sales, or local reach down your alley, get on it now because your future customers are already searching. Make sure they find you instead of your competitor.

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Exploring Sacramento Billiard Tables and Pool Table Shops for Your Game Room

Many people all around appreciate the ageless game of billiards, and you are lucky if you live in Sacramento. A long fixture in homes and entertainment venues, Sacramento billiard tables offer a venue for leisure and friendly competition. Investing in a top-notch billiard table will turn your game room into an interesting social center, regardless of your level of expertise. Billiard games' increasing appeal has resulted in an increase in neighborhood Sacramento pool table stores where aficionados may discover a large selection of tables and accessories to fit their requirement. The advantages of having a billiard table will be discussed in this article, together with ideas for selecting a pool table retailer.

Sacramento Billiard Tables for Home Fun

When considering Sacramento billiard tables, the initial thought should be about how good the table is for your house. Billiard tables come in many types, sizes, and finishes; you can pick one that highlights your internal décor. A billiard table is a focal point for entertainment; many homes like to have one in their separate gaming rooms or basements. Apart from the fun of playing, a billiard table could enhance the complete appearance of the surroundings. Having one of these tables will definitely help your game room stand out, whether you're having tournaments or just playing leisurely.

The Appeal of Billiards in Sacramento

The rising market for Sacramento billiard tables is evidence of the game's ongoing attractiveness. Hard to match is the special mix of strategy, skill, and social interaction that billiards presents. Apart from being a good technique for relaxing, it improves hand-eye coordination, concentration, and focus. Whether you are with companions or on a quiet evening by yourself, playing on a well-made billiard table improves the pleasure. Having a billiard table in Sacramento means adopting a beloved tradition with great historical significance and cultural relevance that has delighted many generations.

Choosing Sacramento Pool Table Shops

Finding the correct Sacramento pool table shops is absolutely vital when shopping for a billiard table. Though there are plenty of choices in the area, not all of them provide the same range of knowledge or choice. Selecting a shop that offers premium tables from respected companies and professional advice on the kind of table most suited to your requirements is vital. The correct shop can assist you in making a wise choice about whether your preferred slate pool table is a classic or a more contemporary, customizable one. To finish your billiard setup, the better stores will also provide extra accessories such as balls, cues, and racks.

Why Shop Locally for Pool Tables?

Visiting Sacramento pool table shops mostly benefits local shopping possibilities. Local stores may offer individualized customer care, which lets you view and test the tables before deciding. Inquiring about upkeep and care can also help you maximize your billiard table for years to come. Delivery and installation services provided by many Sacramento stores simplify and make the process hassle-free. Local shopping helps small businesses as well, therefore benefiting the neighborhood.

Conclusion

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AI-Powered Personal Finance Tools: The Future of Money Management in 2025

Meta Description: Discover how AI-powered personal finance tools are transforming money management. Learn about financial automation, AI budgeting tools, and how generative AI is changing the future of finance.

In 2025, AI-powered personal finance tools are no longer futuristic—they are an everyday essential. From budgeting to investment advice, AI in finance is revolutionizing how people manage their money. With the rise of generative AI and advanced financial automation, individuals now have the ability to make smarter, faster, and more informed financial decisions than ever before.

What Are AI-Powered Personal Finance Tools?

AI-powered personal finance tools are digital platforms or applications that use artificial intelligence to help users track spending, set savings goals, invest wisely, and reduce debt. These tools analyze your financial behavior, offer insights, and even automate key financial tasks—all in real time.

Why AI in Finance is a Game-Changer

The integration of AI in finance offers benefits such as:

Real-Time Analytics: Get instant feedback on spending habits and investment performance.

Predictive Forecasting: AI can forecast cash flow, suggest saving targets, and warn about upcoming shortfalls.

Personalization: Based on your unique financial history, AI tools provide tailored budgeting and investment advice.

Fraud Detection: AI systems can instantly detect suspicious activity and alert you.

How Generative AI is Reshaping Money Management

Generative AI isn’t just for creating art or writing essays—it’s now being used to write customized financial plans, generate reports, and simulate "what-if" scenarios for better planning.

Some tools even let you converse with an AI chatbot to ask financial questions like: "Can I afford a vacation this year?" or "What’s the best way to pay off my student loans?"

These conversational AI tools learn from your behavior and provide increasingly accurate and useful responses over time.

The Rise of Financial Automation

Financial automation is the process of setting your finances on autopilot. Thanks to AI, it’s easier than ever to:

Automate bill payments

Transfer funds to savings accounts

Invest regularly with robo-advisors

Consolidate and pay off debt efficiently

Financial automation reduces human error and emotional decision-making, helping you stay consistent with your financial goals.

Best AI Budgeting Tools in 2025

Here are a few AI budgeting tools making waves this year:

Cleo – A chatbot-based app that helps you save, budget, and even roast your spending habits.

YNAB (You Need A Budget) – Now AI-enhanced for predictive budgeting.

Monarch Money – Uses AI to personalize financial recommendations.

Albert – Combines AI with human financial advisors for holistic advice.

Rocket Money – Identifies and cancels unused subscriptions and optimizes your bills.

Benefits of Using AI-Powered Personal Finance Tools

Time-saving: Let AI handle complex calculations and repetitive tasks.

Improved decision-making: Data-driven insights help reduce financial stress.

Accessibility: Most tools are mobile-friendly and easy to use.

24/7 Support: AI doesn’t sleep, offering constant financial support.

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Final Thoughts: Is AI the Future of Personal Finance?

Absolutely. Whether you're a budgeting newbie or an experienced investor, AI-powered personal finance tools offer powerful solutions tailored to your lifestyle. As generative AI continues to evolve, expect even more innovative ways to manage your money effortlessly.

If you're not using AI in your financial routine yet, now is the time to explore. With financial automation, AI budgeting tools, and smart analytics at your fingertips, achieving financial freedom has never been more attainable.

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Smart Tech for Smarter Business Growth

In today’s fast-paced digital environment, businesses need to act with speed, precision, and innovation to stand out. Entrepreneurs and marketers alike are seeking out smarter ways to scale operations, generate leads, and create efficient systems without bloating their overheads. Enter AI automation tools for entrepreneurs—game-changing technologies that are no longer just optional, but essential. Coupled with trending tech products for marketers, these tools are empowering modern business owners to do more with less, while staying ahead of competitors.

AI automation tools for entrepreneurs are reshaping how small business owners and startups operate. From streamlining customer service with intelligent chatbots to automating repetitive marketing tasks such as email sequencing, appointment scheduling, and lead scoring, these tools dramatically reduce the time spent on manual labor. More importantly, they ensure accuracy and consistency, allowing entrepreneurs to focus on higher-value strategic planning. Many of these platforms now come integrated with advanced analytics, helping users make data-driven decisions that can refine their target audience and maximize conversion rates.

At the same time, trending tech products for marketers are driving innovation in how brands communicate with customers. Tools like smart CRMs powered by AI, automated video editing suites, and performance tracking platforms offer marketers real-time insights into campaign effectiveness. Social media schedulers now use machine learning algorithms to predict the best times to post and even craft engaging captions. These innovations enable a more personalized, data-centric marketing approach—something that traditional methods struggle to achieve.

The adoption of AI automation tools for entrepreneurs is also contributing to the rise of solopreneurs and digital nomads. Without needing large teams, individuals can now run fully operational businesses using only a laptop and an internet connection. From automating e-commerce inventory updates to using AI-driven copywriting assistants, solo entrepreneurs can now create high-quality, scalable content without external help. This shift is not just a trend—it’s a transformation that redefines the startup model.

What’s also exciting is how AI and tech are converging with creativity. Marketers can now leverage AI-powered design tools that instantly generate visuals, logos, or social posts tailored to brand identity. Paired with trending tech products for marketers such as augmented reality (AR) platforms and interactive video creators, businesses are no longer limited by technical skill barriers. Anyone can build immersive, interactive customer experiences without writing a single line of code.

However, while the technology is promising, entrepreneurs must choose their tools wisely. Not every solution fits every business. Prioritizing tools that integrate seamlessly into existing workflows and offer scalability is key. Platforms that offer flexible APIs and robust customer support often make implementation easier, saving time and money in the long run.

Another important factor to consider is the ethical use of AI. Transparency, data privacy, and user consent should remain core values when implementing automation systems. Customers today are more aware than ever about how their data is being used. Trust will be a defining factor in the success of AI-enhanced strategies.

As we move deeper into the digital age, platforms like QuickScanReview.com are emerging as valuable resources for discovering and evaluating the most effective tools on the market. With so many options available, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. QuickScanReview.com simplifies this process by offering clear, concise, and unbiased reviews of tools specifically tailored for entrepreneurs and marketers.

In conclusion, the fusion of AI automation tools for entrepreneurs with trending tech products for marketers is setting a new standard for digital excellence. These innovations are not just enhancing productivity—they're opening doors to creative possibilities and scalable business models that were unimaginable a decade ago. Whether you’re launching a new brand or looking to optimize an existing one, embracing this wave of smart technology is no longer a competitive advantage—it’s a necessity.

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Reaching the Right Audience: The Power of Digital Marketing in Tirunelveli

In today's digital economy, non-internet businesses can fall behind. While urban centers have embraced digital technology in bulk, there are regions like Tirunelveli today where increasingly large numbers of people are becoming online. It is being pioneered by savvy digital marketing companies in Tirunelveli, who are assisting local businesses to thrive with innovative, tailor-made strategies. In contrast to generic, one-size-fits-all digital agencies, Tirunelveli digital marketing companies comprehend the distinct character and needs of the local market. Their solutions are digital knowledge based on actual community experience, enabling them to provide solutions that engage meaningfully with customers—be it a digital neighborhood service provider or an emerging retail outlet. They are experts at offering working services that every modern business needs: search engine presence, engaging content, active social media, and website design inspiring confidence. To most business owners, such a service means turning occasional internet browsers into regular customers. The beauty of Tirunelveli online marketing is how simple and effective it is. Businesses are guided through each step, from building a strong online presence to constantly generating new leads. No technical jargon or complex strategy—just straightforward, no-nonsense advice that drives measurable growth. Small businesses gain enormous advantages from this approach. A well-optimized website or social media site will go a long way in shifting the perception of how a company is viewed. Existing customers enjoy browsing products or services before they purchase, and what they discover on the internet goes a long way to influence their decision. With the guidance of a local digital marketing consultant, even small businesses can gain credibility and get noticed without having to spend an outrageous amount of money. Another important advantage is the customized service provided by Tirunelveli digital marketing firms. Compared to big organizations, small firms tend to be highly engaged with their customers, offering customized packages and ongoing feedback. This ensures marketing is built on real business goals and not theoretical metrics. Furthermore, Tirunelveli entrepreneurs are dedicated to the well-being of their community. Their well-being is inextricably linked with the well-being of the local enterprises they patronize, making a process of growth for all stakeholders involved—entrepreneurs and consumers.

Conclusion

Digital marketing companies in Tirunelveli are not just service providers—they are growth partners to Tirunelveli businesses. By offering specialized, professional advice, they are helping businesses to thrive in a digital world. For each entrepreneur or small business in Tirunelveli looking for greater visibility and a successful online presence, employing a local digital marketing expert is a wise, future-proofed investment.

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How to Find Freelance Work Online: Platforms, Tips & Mistakes to Avoid

In today’s fast-paced digital world, more professionals are choosing to work on their own terms—and freelancing has emerged as the go-to career path. With flexible hours, remote access, and a wide variety of opportunities across industries, freelancing is more accessible than ever. But how do you find freelance work online that not only pays well but also helps you grow? This guide covers everything you need to know—from trusted platforms to practical tips and common mistakes to avoid.

Why Freelancing Is Thriving in 2025

Freelancing is no longer just a side hustle. As of 2025, an estimated 1 in 3 professionals in India are engaging in freelance projects, either full-time or part-time. With the global freelance market valued at over $1.5 trillion, the rise of remote work and digital transformation has fueled an environment where clients and freelancers can connect seamlessly.

Whether you're a writer, graphic designer, developer, or marketer, there’s a demand for your skills—especially if you know where and how to look.

Top Platforms to Find Freelance Work Online

The first step in building a successful freelance career is to choose the right platform. Here are some of the top websites where you can consistently find freelance gigs online:

🔹 WorkFlexi

If you're looking to find freelance work in India, WorkFlexi is a game-changer. It’s an AI-powered freelancing platform that connects skilled professionals with high-quality projects. WorkFlexi makes the process smooth by verifying clients, automating job matching, and ensuring timely payments—especially helpful for Indian freelancers looking for legitimate gigs.

🔹 Upwork

One of the largest global platforms, Upwork offers jobs across various domains. It’s great for building long-term client relationships but often requires a strong profile and competitive bidding.

🔹 Freelancer.com

Freelancer.com hosts millions of projects, ranging from small one-time tasks to full-scale projects. It's ideal for beginners, though competition can be stiff.

🔹 Fiverr

Popular for gig-based work, Fiverr allows you to list your services starting from $5. It’s best for creative professionals like designers, video editors, and voice-over artists.

🔹 Toptal

Toptal is known for its strict screening process and is great for experienced professionals in development, design, and finance. Projects here are high-paying but require strong credentials.

Pro Tips to Successfully Find Freelance Work Online

Landing freelance gigs online isn’t just about signing up on platforms—it’s about standing out. Here’s how:

Build a Niche Portfolio: Focus on one area of expertise, whether it’s SEO writing, UI design, or mobile app development. A clear, focused profile gets more attention.

Start Small, Think Big: Don’t hesitate to take on smaller gigs when starting. It helps build reviews, trust, and credibility.

Write Custom Proposals: Avoid copy-pasting proposals. Address the client’s needs, show past examples, and explain how you can add value.

Stay Active: Log in daily, apply consistently, and update your profile often. Freelance platforms prioritize active users.

Use Tools Wisely: Use time trackers, invoice generators, and communication tools to stay professional and efficient.

Mistakes to Avoid While Searching for Freelance Jobs

Even skilled freelancers can fall into traps that hurt their reputation or income. Avoid these common mistakes:

Not Vetting Clients: Always check reviews and payment history before accepting work. Platforms like WorkFlexi do this for you automatically.

Underpricing Your Services: Charging too little can hurt you in the long run. Research market rates and price your skills fairly.

Ignoring Terms and Contracts: Always define scope, deadlines, and payment terms in writing before starting any project.

Being Inconsistent: Missing deadlines or poor communication can cost you repeat work and referrals.

How WorkFlexi Makes Freelancing Easier in India

Unlike global freelancing platforms, WorkFlexi is built specifically for Indian freelancers and businesses. Here’s why it stands out:

✅ AI-Based Matching: You get recommended jobs that align with your skills and experience.

✅ Verified Clients: No more chasing shady clients or fake listings.

✅ Real-Time Notifications: Get alerts for new freelance gigs online that match your expertise.

✅ Zero Commission on Projects: Keep more of what you earn.

Whether you’re a student, part-time professional, or full-time freelancer, WorkFlexi helps you find freelance work that’s consistent and rewarding.

Conclusion

In 2025, the freelance industry is booming like never before. Whether you're aiming to supplement your income or go full-time, knowing how to find freelance work online is the key to long-term success. Start by choosing the right platforms, avoid common pitfalls, and focus on building your value over time.If you're serious about unlocking consistent and high-quality freelance gigs online, check out WorkFlexi.com—India’s trusted freelancing platform designed to help you thrive.

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 Best Second Hand Bed Dealers In Gurugram

What you are doing by finding an appropriate dealer or buyer for used washing machines in Delhi NCR is very wise and cost-saving. In today's age, one shouldn't have to buy new gadgets all the time, especially with good-quality second ones available for less than a sixth the original cost. With Delhi NCR being so metropolitan, you will find many good dealers and buyers of used washing machines offering a variety of great options. Whether you are looking for a used washing machine for your home or want to sell your old one, there are so many reliable dealers who provide a very smooth, credible, and budget-friendly experience in the city.

The most important thing to remember about buying an old washing machine is that it is cost-effective. The brands LG, Samsung, Whirlpool, IFB, Bosch, and others manufacture long-lasting machines. With proper maintenance, they continue working for years. Most of the dealers in Delhi NCR refurbish old machines extensively, replace required parts, and give units that are as good as a new one. Some even sell them with short warranties or testing guarantees, which are a great relief for the buyer. Now, whether you're looking for a front-load, top-load, semi-automatic, or fully automatic washing machine, here is a second-hand trustworthy dealer in Delhi NCR that can get you a machine as per your requirement and budget.

Selling old washing machines has also been made easy. There are many buyers in Delhi NCR who are keen on getting their hands on fully functional pre-owned appliances. This simplicity is just a few steps away from turning the appliance into cash. Really, some of the best-used washing machine buyers in the region offer fair prices depending on the brand, condition, age, and functionality. Most of these companies even provide home pickup, making it easier for customers without the hassles of transportation. Freeing more space in the house, while also ensuring that the machine is reused or recycled correctly, makes this option a more sustainable one.

There are certain key factors in choosing a dealer or buyer. They generally would have good customer service, quick communication, and hassle-free pick-up or delivery. Reputable dealers would be clear in their pricing and conditions of the product sold. They would let you inspect or even try out the washing machine before buying it and give you a fair understanding of the return, warranty, or exchange policy with that washing machine. Many reputed names operate both offline and online in Delhi NCR and can be found on platforms like OLX, Quikr, WhatsApp groups, or even local marketplaces in areas named Lajpat Nagar, Karol Bagh, Nehru Place, Noida Sector 18, Gurgaon, and Ghaziabad.

These dealers buy and sell used washing machines to ease the transition that a person would face while selling/ buying second-hand electric appliances. It's all about having machines running at heavier outputs for less. It is about prices and reasonable service for a seller. To a student, a working person, a small family, or people who are moving from one place to another in the city, used washing machines would be quite economical while serving the purpose.

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What Does a Digital Advertising Expert Really Do?

In the ever-evolving world of digital marketing, the role of a Digital Advertising Expert has become more crucial than ever. With businesses shifting their focus online, the competition for visibility and customer attention is fierce. Merely being present on digital platforms is no longer sufficient.. To drive real results—whether it's more traffic, leads, or sales—you need a well-thought-out advertising strategy and someone who knows how to execute it. That’s where digital advertising experts come in.

But what exactly does a digital advertising expert do? What skills do they bring to the table, and why are they such a vital asset to businesses of all sizes? In this blog post, we’ll break down the key responsibilities, skills, tools, and impact of these professionals—and why hiring one might be the smartest move for your business.

The Role of a Digital Advertising Expert

A digital advertising expert is someone who specializes in planning, launching, optimizing, and managing paid advertising campaigns across a variety of online platforms. This phase combines both creative and technical elements.

While many business owners and marketers dabble in online advertising, a true expert brings depth in strategy, data analysis, creative direction, and performance optimization.

In simpler terms: they make sure your ad budget works harder, performs better, and brings real ROI.

Strategic Planning: Laying the Groundwork

Before an ad ever goes live, there’s an immense amount of planning that needs to happen behind the scenes. A digital advertising expert will begin by:

1. Understanding the Business Goals

No two businesses are alike. An expert will align their strategy with your specific goals—whether that’s brand awareness, website traffic, lead generation, app installs, or direct sales.

2. Audience Research

Great advertising is all about reaching the right people at the right time. A pro uses tools like Google Analytics, Meta Audience Insights, and even third-party tools like SEMrush or Similar Web to define your ideal customer personas.

They consider:

3. Platform Selection

Not every business needs to advertise everywhere. A digital advertising professional selects the channels that best fit your audience and goals.. For instance, B2B services might focus on LinkedIn, while a fashion e-commerce brand might thrive on Instagram and TikTok.

4. Budget Allocation

Based on your goals and platforms, the expert will allocate your budget wisely. This involves forecasting potential reach, setting bidding strategies (e.g., CPC, CPM, CPA), and adjusting based on performance data over time.

Campaign Execution: Bringing the Strategy to Life

Once the strategy is in place, it’s time to build the campaign. This stage is as much technical as it is creative.

1. Ad Copywriting and Creative

Digital advertising experts either create or collaborate with copywriters and designers to craft high-converting ads. This includes:

Each ad must be tailored to the platform it appears on—what works on Facebook won’t always work on Google or TikTok.

2. Ad Setup and Targeting

Using the ad platform’s dashboard, the expert sets up the campaigns by:

3. Launch and Initial Monitoring

When the ads go live, an expert doesn’t just sit back. They monitor early performance indicators to spot issues like poor CTRs, high bounce rates, or low relevance scores, making tweaks right out of the gate.

Optimization: The True Magic of a Digital Ad Expert

Running ads is one thing—optimizing them for consistent performance is another. This is where the real value of a digital advertising expert shines through.

1. A/B Testing

A/B (or split) testing allows advertisers to run variations of ads to determine what works best. An expert might test:

Over time, they refine campaigns to eliminate waste and amplify high-performing elements.

2. Bid and Budget Adjustments

An expert continually monitors the cost-effectiveness of your ads. If one campaign is converting at half the cost of another, they’ll shift budget accordingly. They may also adjust bidding strategies—moving from manual to automated bidding or vice versa based on performance.

3. Audience Refinement

As more data rolls in, your expert may adjust who sees your ads. They might narrow the audience to focus on top converters or expand it to explore untapped market segments.

4. Retargeting & Funnel Building

One of the most powerful strategies in digital advertising is retargeting—serving ads to users who’ve previously interacted with your site or content. An expert can build full ad funnels:

This approach nurtures cold audiences into paying customers over time.

Analytics & Reporting: Turning Data into Insights

Great advertisers aren’t just creative—they’re data nerds at heart.

A digital advertising expert sets up detailed tracking and uses tools like:

Key Metrics They Track:

They don’t just report numbers—they interpret them, explain what they mean, and offer actionable insights.

The Skills That Set Experts Apart

To be successful in digital advertising, you need more than just platform knowledge. Here are some top skills a true expert brings to the table:

Why You Should Hire a Digital Advertising Expert

If you’re managing ads on your own or relying on a generalist marketer, you may not be getting the full value from your ad spend. A digital advertising expert can help you:

Whether you're a startup, local business, e-commerce brand, or enterprise, a digital advertising expert isn’t a cost—it’s an investment that can pay for itself many times over.

The digital advertising landscape is always changing, incredibly competitive, and can sometimes seem daunting.. While it’s easier than ever to launch a campaign, it’s harder than ever to run it profitably without the right skills and experience.

That’s why a Digital Advertising Expert is more than just a campaign manager—they’re a strategist, an optimizer, a creative thinker, and a data analyst rolled into one. If you want to grow faster, spend smarter, and compete at a higher level, working with an expert isn’t optional—it’s essential.

Ready to elevate your ads to the next level?

Whether you’re looking to scale your business or just make sense of your ad spend, a digital advertising expert can help. Let’s connect and talk about how to build campaigns that actually convert.

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START-UP PROGRESS UPDATE!

Hey everyone!

Here is a recap of my business endeavors with M.O.'s Hair Haven, my home-based hair salon. Everything has been very fast-paced, from budgeting and starting my business to really interacting with clients. Even though there have been some ups and downs, I'm generally feeling inspired and thrilled about this experience. Let's explore my advancement!

What’s working?

Client Interest & Word-of-Mouth Marketing One of the best surprises has been how many people are interested in my services! Friends, family, and even neighbors have started booking appointments. It turns out that word-of-mouth is incredibly powerful, especially for a personal service like hairstyling. Satisfied clients are recommending me to their friends, which is helping me grow my business.

Social Media & Online Promotion I started posting before-and-after pictures of my work on Instagram, and I’m already seeing engagement from potential clients, though little, but we all start from somewhere. Social media is an amazing free marketing tool, and I’ve learned that consistency is key, posting regularly and using the right hashtags like #Hairstylist, #HomeSalon, #NaturalHair, #ontariohairstylist has helped me reach more people.

 Budgeting & Financial Planning At first, I wasn’t sure how much I would need to spend versus how much I would make. But after creating my budget, I now have a clearer understanding of my expenses, from hair products to utilities. Tracking costs is helping me manage my money wisely, and I’m learning how to price my services fairly while making a good profit.

 Customer Satisfaction Clients are also giving me great feedback, and I’m learning what styles are most in demand. This has helped me decide what services to promote more.

What is not working?

 Time Management & Scheduling One of my biggest challenges is balancing everything (school, personal life, and the business) Some days feel overwhelming, especially when I have weeks with back-to-back bookings. I need to improve my scheduling system to prevent burnout and ensure I can give my best to every client.

 Supply Management & Restocking I underestimated how fast I go through hair products like dye, styling gel, and shampoo. Running out of supplies mid-appointment is frustrating, so I need a better system for tracking and restocking products before they run out. I might start ordering in bulk to save money and avoid last-minute runs to the store and last minute ordering on amazon.

Marketing Outside My Inner Circle While I’m getting great referrals, I want to attract new clients beyond family and friends. I’consider offering discounts for first-time customers, just so they can have an experience with me to see how good I am, which in turn helps with  building customer loyalty.

How’s the project coming along?

Despite the challenges, I’m really happy with my progress so far! I’ve gone from just an idea to actually running a small business, and that feels incredible, and sometimes overwhelming too! Seeing my clients walk out happy and confident after their appointments makes all the hard work worth it.

At first, I was worried about whether people would book appointments or if I was charging the right prices. But as the weeks go by, I’m learning and adjusting my business strategy.

What am I learning about running a business?

The first and most important thing is;

Learning Customer Service is everything People don’t just come for a hairstyle—they come for an experience. Being welcoming, listening to their needs, and ensuring they leave satisfied is what will keep them coming back.

Marketing Matters More Than I Thought I used to think hairstyling skills were the most important part of a salon business, but I’ve realized that if people don’t know about you, they can’t book with you! Learning how to market myself online has been a game-changer.

 Tracking Finances is Key Every dollar spent on supplies, promotions, or even electricity matters. I’ve learned to keep track of my earnings and expenses so I can maximize my profits and avoid unnecessary spending.

What am I learning about myself?

I love being my own boss! There’s something so rewarding about building my own business from scratch and watching it grow.

I’m more resourceful than I thought. When challenges come up, I don’t panic, I figure out a way to fix the problem and keep moving forward.

Time management is my biggest weakness. I need to work on setting boundaries, managing my schedule better, and making time for rest.

NEXT STEPS I WILL TAKE

Improve my booking system to avoid overworking myself.

Track my product usageand set up a restocking schedule.

Run a social media promo to attract new clients.

Continue working on budgeting and managing expenses.

This journey is just beginning, and I’m excited to see how far I can take M.O’s Hair Haven!