#number 30

[nicholas-gold]

Brohood is love

[dinosaurwithablog]

Juanderful Juan Soto hits his sending homer in this game and his 30th for the year!! He's such a great player. You can hear it when the ball hits his bat, you know that it's outta there!! Way to go, Juan!! Let's go Yankees!!!!!

[twistedtummies2]

Gathering of the Greatest Gumshoes - Number 30

Welcome to A Gathering of the Greatest Gumshoes! During this month-long event, I’ll be counting my Top 31 Favorite Fictional Detectives, from movies, television, literature, video games, and more!

SLEUTH-OF-THE-DAY’S QUOTE: “Your vast, corrupt future is draining away as we speak.”

Number 30 is…Cole Phelps, from L.A. Noire.

While they will not be plentiful on this list, I do feel I need to give a shoutout to the video game detective concept. Mystery and crime-themed games have been around almost as long as video games have. This isn’t surprising: from Clue to murder mystery dinner parties, the idea of turning crime and detective work into an entertaining pastime has been around probably for as long as people have been playing games in general. Video games, in particular, allow the player to effectively become the main character of a story, and the idea of playing a detective is a fantasy many can understand.

“L.A. Noire” is one of my favorite detective-themed video games. Released in 2011 by Rockstar Games – most famous for the popular Grand Theft Auto franchise – L.A. Noire, as its title implies, is one gigantic homage to the “film noir” genre. It features various tropes and concepts found throughout many typical noir-style films, and while the game is in color, the use of said colors, and the way things are lit and shot, gives one the feeling of being in an old-school adventure comic, or perhaps a neo-noir movie along the lines of “Chinatown.” (You also CAN play the game with a black-and-white palette to match film noir of the older sort, so that’s definitely something worth mentioning.) The music is also very much in the vein of the style you would expect, with much emphasis on brass and woodwind, and lounge-style songs that fit the 1940s universe it presents.

The main character of the game is our current sleuth-of-the-day: Cole Phelps. The entire premise of the game is the player steering Cole along on his many cases as a member of the Los Angeles Police Department. As the game goes on, Cole rises in the ranks, going from a simple beat cop to a major investigator. At the same time, the different cases Cole is forced to tackle begin to take on more and more significance, as Phelps uncovers a strange conspiracy, connected to multiple housefires, and goes on a quest to try and find the root of the corruption plaguing his city.

Cole is a pretty classic example of the noir-style detective, which is entirely the point. He’s a hard-nosed, sarcastic, suspicious gumshoe who isn’t afraid to get his hands dirty to see true justice done. He absolutely despises corruption and injustice in all their forms, and fights against them with passionate zeal. While he is often impulsive and ready to fight when necessary, he’s also very intelligent: Phelps has a remarkable education, being very well-read and having knowledge of some other languages; at times his dialogue can be downright poetic in nature, owing to his intellectual side. It’s always interesting to have a character who has that kind of blend of being sophisticated in some places, and yet rugged in others, and Cole Phelps is a great example of that. I honestly feel really bad for not placing him higher on the countdown, but to be perfectly honest, when I think of detective characters in general, the name “Cole Phelps” just isn’t one of the first to pop into my head. So, based on that fact alone, it didn’t feel fair to me. But hey, he still makes it onto the countdown, at the very least.

Tomorrow, the countdown continues with Number 29!

CLUE: “I know what you’re thinking. I was thinking it, too.”

[whateverisbeautiful]

♥️ Ranking Richonne

#30: This Is It (S7E12)

Their smiles in this 7.12 scene will forever warm my heart. 🥹 And after seeing the palpable yearning Rick and Michonne have for each other in each of these TOWL trailers, you just know that it’s moments like the one on this rooftop that they both long to return to. (Side note: when they said TOWL would be an epic love story they were not playing around 🔥 every teaser and trailer is showing why this is the most epic husband and wife and this is some crazy love for real. 😍)

Now y'all know Richonne's honeymoon episode 'Say Yes' is gonna make multiple appearances on this Top 30 list. Starting with this lovely moment right here where our power couple is so visibly enamored with each other...

(And y’all, at first I really thought I was gonna make these posts a lil paragraph each, but then I saw a post that said, “I’m my target audience on Tumblr,” and I was like - you know what that person is right lol. And I love me some detailed Richonne insights, both to nestle in and read and to write, so instead of short and sweet, these posts are about to be my signature-length and sweet. Cuz truly I can’t help but go all out when it comes to reveling in Richonne)

Lemme start by saying we are so fortunate to have Andy and Danai as the captains of this ship and that this extraordinary TV relationship is in the hands of two extraordinary actors. The way they give their all to these characters and always speak so beautifully about Rick and Michonne’s relationship is just a blessing. 🙌🏾

I remember Andy saying that he likes to think “I love you” is communicated every time Rick looks at Michonne, and it really really is. And this moment in 'Say Yes' is a prime example. The way they look at each other throughout this scene was a loud and clear “I love you” from them both, and I absolutely love to see it. 

Ok so refresher - because the universe was like Richonne deserves to keep winning on this honeymoon, they climb on that roof and find a boatload of guns at a carnival. And I love that they let Rick and Michonne’s run take place at such a date-like environment.

And I am smiling uncontrollably seeing the two of them smile when they realize this is it. They’re so beautiful and their joy brings me joy. It’s great seeing that they’re in such a good mood after being so down in 7A, and I adore every glance and synchronized smile they share. 

I love Rick saying, “I think this is it” and Michonne smiling as she agrees. This line is pretty accurate to their relationship too. This relationship is it. This is the one for them. I mean, Andy said it himself - Rick found the greatest love story of his life in finding Michonne.

Rick asks, “Think we can?” which is also cute cuz he def knows they can. As was shown in the 7.10 ep 'New Best Friends,' Rick thoroughly enjoys the fact that he and his woman are such a power couple and there’s nothing they can’t do. (and the CRM finna learn there's nothing this husband and wife can't do together real soon ���🏽‍♀️)

When Rick asks if she thinks they can, Michonne is like let me find the coolest way possible to say 'yes we can' when she gets a determined look on her face and shoots those cans from a far distance. It’s nice cuz when she went out practicing her shot in 7.04 it was a very frustrating experience for her, but now with her man by her side and fighting the fight with him, she’s having a far more fun and successful time. And this would be how two of the baddest in the land have a carnival date. 😋

I love how happy Rick seems to be here to see Michonne in her element. He knew she had been practicing out there alone, and now he gets to see that of course his boss of a wife has got good at it. And their smiles and laughs. Food for the soul.  

You can just feel Rick taking in every moment he has with her and cherishing it. His adoration for this woman is so visible. And as we know, at this point, Rick had come to terms with the fact that he may not make it out of this Saviors war and that they’d lose people. So seeing him be so present in this moment with Michonne like they were the only two in the world, is all the more heartfelt cuz he’s trying to enjoy this moment like it’s his last. Cuz realistically, it could be.

And if his days really are numbered, then spending quality time enwrapped in Michonne's love and smiles is a major part of how Rick wants to enjoy what valuable life he has left.

Michonne is so glowy and happy in this scene too. 🥰  This is the face of a woman whose heart is being cared for by a good man who will be by her side through anything. Her adoration and fulfillment with her man are so fully on display, and she's so deserving of this kind of love and happiness. Also it’s sweet how Rick has this impressed look at her as she knocks down those cans.

And truly what makes this a top 30 scene for me is their reactions after she says that. Because Michonne gives Rick the most sincere sweet smile that is just so clear she loves him. And then the lingering way Rick looks at her 😍…based on that look it just feels like my man Rick was a bit overcome with his love for her. 🥹

It was most definitely a moment of Rick thinking, 'How’d I get so lucky finding you?' And I love that Rick can never hide his feelings for her. This is a man who is so deeply in love with his wife. And how he quietly soaks up this happy moment with her melts my entire heart. You can genuinely see that this moment in time with his true love is one Rick treasures and wants to hold onto for as long as he can.

And I just so respect that with his character so aware that life can be cut short, he’s really presently basking in each moment with her. Time with Michonne and their family is what Rick most wants. And it's refreshing to see them both be so fully present in their Richonne bubble and enjoying what they've always wanted in this scene.

The scene ends with them falling through the roof, but then after a moment of silence, you hear them laughing yet again. I love it. Nothing was bursting that Richonne bubble.

Andy and Danai understand the assignment every time when it comes to depicting Richonne’s relationship. And I love that they knew in an ep where they get to just have all this alone time, they would be so smiley and on cloud nine. And this was one of the moments that beautifully portrayed that. 

Joy wasn't often depicted on this show, but whenever Rick and Michonne got alone time together it was joy’s time to shine. They know they can get through anything together so they’re able to just take a moment and enjoy each other and laugh and smile and that is a rare and wonderful thing only the two of them could give each other in this way.

So if you were to ask me what true love is, I’d show you Richonne scenes like these and just have three words - This. Is. It. 😌

[seeminglydark]

#30 from the artist ask game

Underrated piece, this one! I really love Rose and Avery and I don’t get to draw them as much as I’d like cuz it’s hard to think of themes that aren’t too spoilery, especially for Avery. I put a LOT of effort in this piece and it’s one of the first times I got to show a bit of his personality and as an art piece it kinda flopped. Tbh I’m not a particularly known artists so many of my pieces don’t do as well as I’d hope but this one I was like, come on, it’s cute. rose is so sus of him and he’s got this silly little knowing look and just. Ugh.

[kurofaificsearch]

Hello. I’m not sure if you’re still open for the request, but I will try my luck then ;-;

What: It started with Fai Kurogane as a married couple but Fai is dead. The rings they had were magic rings which the owner could feel the another’s pulse through the ring. Kurogane wore his and the ring was still after Fai died. Then one day he sensed something from the ring. Thinking someone dug the corpse up and stole the ring he rushed to the tombstone. But he found Yuui and Fai who was now resurrected because his twin was a vampire. Then they asked Kurogane to become one. The fic ended with something like Kurogane normally don’t give up on living, but willing to do so for Fai.
When: in 2018
Where: Tumblr
Genre(s): drama? Horror?
Setting: AU something like modern world
Point of View: 3rd with focus on Kurogane’s
Tropes/Kinks: death, vampire
Status: one shot/end
Other characters/pairings: Yuui
Anything else: thank you!

Know what the fic is? Submit a link here.

[dum-sparrow]

Text || Spawn

Sparrow: I need you there. I need someone to glance at when other people inevitably annoy me.

[kawaiikichi]

30, 55, 71!

30. What’s your favorite candle scent?

-I prefer sweet smelling things like vanilla sugar cookie and cinnamon roll! I also like fall flavors like mulled apple cider :3

55. What is your dream job?

-Author!

71. Tea or coffee?

-While I have been drinking a lot of Starbucks these past couple of years, I’m more of a tea person! I love tea~

[cleverasafox]

Tomorrow

I'm going to be so old!!

Can't I just skip my birthday this year? That would be awesome thanks.

[dinosaurwithablog]

30th home run of the year for Aaron Judge!!!! 400 feet in 4.1 seconds. Thank you, Aaron. We really needed that. He's doing better this year in most categories than his record breaking year. He's amazing!! Phenomenal!! Best player in the show!! Let's go Yankees!!!!!

[peppermint-whiskers]

Number 30 personification! ^^

[kismetconnectionworld]

Number Speaks: All those Born on 30th

Number Speaks: All those Born on 30th

Keep this in mind – you are born on certain date not a day/month OR year before or after that is because there are past events associated with your date of birth and meant to finish in this life.

Here is for People born on 30th of any month. Your characteristics and suitable profession. This is a brief info – just tip of a iceberg as there are lots of deep insight of each numbers and how one can…

[meggeradraws]

this was drawn in mermay I swear lmao honestly I had a bit of art block for a while with these so this was like a mer-keith? I’m not too proud of it loool

[archenitesky]

Things I wish I knew before playing FR #30

Tomo is a girl...

Please tell me I'm not the only one...

[manofmuchmetal]

Album of the Year 2017 - Number 29

Album of the Year 2017 – Number 29

Welcome back! Not put off by the first pick in this year’s top 30? Well, it’s early days, so I’m sure I’ll annoy someone before long.

As I stated in the opening post, I am hoping to keep this countdown in line with previous years, namely streamlined and to-the-point. Having reviewed every album in this list, I will use quotes from the full reviews, give links to it, provide an embedded song…