#offerings for fuifui

[alpakai]

Thanks to the previous sketch of the artwork, I was able to finish this! Here's a bonus fanart of Dani and Steel too :>

Hmm... Someone is missing from the group photo

steel, sanctum the hedgehog and dani hemmings they all belong to @patar-fuifui

Gift for the wonderful fuifui and the awesome triple threat, I really hope she notices my fanarts again💖💖

[patar-fuifui]

...I am so upset that mobile never alerted me to this FANTASTICALLY ADORABLE fanart of my girl!! Your artstyle is so soft too!

Thanks again @alpakai for the gift! 🫶

She looks so cute in a ribbon tie 💙💙💙cries

A piece of Dani’s fanart for my favorite beloved artist @patar-fuifui

Dani belongs to @patar-fuifui I LOVE YOUR ARTS SO MUCH AHHHH

[feroshgirlsims]

Chapter 3.2 - What Not to Wear

VLAD

It’s Wednesday, two days until his date with Alice, and Vlad is no closer to having something to wear. William volunteered to go shopping, but Vlad declined. He doesn’t have the money to find something that meets his exacting standards, and the salespeople always complain when he tears out the tags before trying anything on. 

It’s honestly a fucking headache. 

He drops his bag by the front door and toes off his boots. His mother hums in the kitchen, frying up something divine. 

He stuffs the simoleons they found on the body the other day into the jar on the counter. Truthfully, the Strauds didn’t lack money; it was just that cleaning it already took a lot of effort, and they didn’t want any unnecessary attention. 

Plus, his mother thinks a lack of simoleons keeps them grounded. “Capitalism rots the brain and erodes free will” is her favorite saying. That and “It doesn’t make much sense to pay when you can steal.”

“You’re home!” she turns and smiles, pulling him into a hug and ruffling his hair. Vlad fidgets but doesn’t fight. “I thought you were eating on campus,” she says when he finally twists out of her grasp.

“William has a study group and the cafeteria is serving macaroni salad. Do you know how long that food has been sitting? Ages. It’d be the perfect cover for a poisoning. I’m surprised I’m alive.”

His mother snorts. “No one would murder you by poisoning a college cafeteria. The likelihood of you getting medical attention before your body gives out is too high. Even fast-acting poisons are slower than you think.”

She would know. Julia Straud is an expert in poisons. It’s an interest of Vlad’s, too. Usually, they talk about it for hours, but today, he isn’t in the mood.

He heads for the couch and collapses, letting the muted feeling that’s been dogging him all week wash over. The high from the brawl with Christopher might’ve carried him, but one punch was nothing to get excited about. Instead, the buzzing under his skin has simply grown when, for once, he’d just like silence.

“Why so sad, my sweet darling?”

Vlad’s eyes flash open. His mother is standing over him, smirking. 

“Is sleeping illegal in this house?” he grumbles, “I didn’t think that was one of the rules.”

“Don’t be disrespectful. You know it’s not,” she shoves at his legs until he sits up. “Why do you look like someone just shit in your oats?”

It isn’t any use keeping secrets, although it’s not expressly against the rules. His mother has a way of hunting down every hidden truth. She couldn’t wrangle their merry band of lunatics otherwise. “I have a date—”

“Oh, my lands—”

“Do not get excited.” He cuts her a sharp look. “It may go nowhere. Your expectations should be in the basement,” Vlad pauses, “Actually, lower than that. Your expectations should be in hell.” 

It’s not that he didn’t understand William’s advice about being a better version of himself. It just seems impossible to follow it. Pretending is fine in short bursts, like when the police are questioning him, but pretending for the sole purpose of getting someone to like him? Even if he could manage it, the whole thing would be so exhausting he’d need a week of sleep to recover. 

And what if Alice was like Fuifui? What if she got confused about who he really was?

“You could buy something you like,” she offers, “Go to one of the fancy boutiques in town where the salespeople peddle temptation to ruin like the devil taught them.”

“It’s called clothing, mother, not ‘temptation to ruin.’ And obviously, that’s not an option. I don’t know why you, of all sims, would suggest that.”

Her eyes narrow, “Because I love you. If you want to buy something to wear on this date, then I will make it happen. By any means necessary.”

It’s not worth it. Holding this territory is hard enough without assholes like Jacques Villareal getting ideas in his head because he thinks Julia's spendthrift son is a weak spot.

“Never mind,” Vlad groans, “And I actually mean it. If I find money under my pillow or in my wallet, I will be fucking pissed.”

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[sourpatchlegacy]

Sharing the BIG news

We had a little get together with Vlad and Caleb to let them know about the future nooboo. Everyone was super excited. Caleb went and had a heart to heart with Fuifui. Great Uncle Vlad offered us to move in because there was absolutely no room in my starter home. 

[saltyreina]

'Ia o gatasi le futia ma le 'umele. This ancient Samoan proverb translates literally as "Bring together the sennit ring and the stand". This is referring to the stand on which the fishing rod sits and the ring which fixes the rod onto the stand. The way my people interpret it or use this proverb is when we refer to unity, team work and helping one another. It can be simplified as "Let there be unity, for in unity there is strength" and signify the strength of relationships.

Another proverb similar to it is "'Ua fuifui fa'atasi 'ae vao 'ese'ese". This one means "We are from different parts of the forest but connected in one cause". Which I think is one of the more straightforward ones.

Today, 1st of June, was the day of Independance for Samoa and the day we took to the streets of Auckland to protest and make our voices heard on the #blacklivesmatter movement.

This day, my roots, culture and the blood in my veins sing for justice, screams for it. My ancestors who fought for their own lives against colonization, who brought forward the Mau movement in which almost all of my people joined. Where they used civil disobedience to oppose the foreign administration. Where they boycotted imported products, refused to pay taxes and prevented the payment of customs to authorities. When some were arrested, they all surrendered so that the cells were insufficient to hd them and when offered a pardon they demanded to be taken to court just so they could refuse to enter pleas to reject the judicial system.

In 1929, the police fired upon a peaceful demonstration, and killed Tamasese III and 10 other Mau movement leaders. The massacre had the male Mau members fleeing into the mountains, leaving the women to continue the movement. Fast forward to 1962, when they are finally allowed to be free, finally given independance.

Our ancestors fought so that we could be able to speak our tongue, practice our traditions and own our land without fear of repercussion. However, the fight is not over. It is not just in our history or the blood in our veins, it is here in our present and the blood on the streets. The many murders of our black brothers and sisters in America, by the police, calls on us to take a stand with them. To speak up with them. To fight with them. Their tears, blood and voices will not be unseen or unheard. They will not be silenced for I will echo them and I encourage you to spread the word. The word is #JUSTICE.

Theres something to be said about hundreds of voices chanting and singing and coming together in unity. I know this protest wont do much. But to be honest, the donating, the protesting, the post upon post about everything going on just doesnt feel like enough. I want to do more, more than just correct or shutdown casual racism, more than just donating money and trying to be the change I want to see. I just want to see something change already, I think. Like how many times do we have to fucking do this. This isnt the first time a cop has murdered a black person in plain sight and was not charged for it. We protested and rioted then, and yet nothing has changed. This year has been one clusterfuck after another but if nothing else, I hope this year has shaped you into something stronger and steelier. Something bigger and harder to knock down, because were only into June.

[allthepiesblog-blog]

Super League 2017 Preview

After a great finale to last season (as a Wigan fan), I’m pretty excited for the start of the 2017 season. But who will thrive and who will falter? Here’s my thoughts…

Salford Red Devils

Recruitment: 👍 Key man: Michael Dobson

Salford’s recruitment looks solid, if not spectacular. The one bright spark could be Kris Brining from York City Knights. The young hooker scored 22 tries in 26 appearances last season, and despite his age, has already notched up 86 first team games. Josh Griffin to Hull is a bit of a loss, but other than that they look to have higher quality coming in than going out.

Prediction: 5th - 8th

Huddersfield Giants

Recruitment: 👎 Key man: Danny Brough

Huddersfield have lost bags of experience with the departures of Crabtree, Huby, Grix, Wardle and Wood. And four out the six players they have signed, have been snapped up from beleaguered Bradford - a team who last year couldn’t even reach the Middle 8s. New NRL signing Jake Mamo has joined from Newcastle Knights, with Joe Wardle going in the opposite direction. The full back now links up with former coach, Rick Stone at the Giants, after potentially finding himself third in the pecking order for the number 1 spot at the Knights. They’re in for a long season!

Prediction: Rock bottom

Leigh Centurions

Recruitment: 👍 Key man: Martyn Ridyard

Leigh have strengthened their squad for Super League with eight new names, seven of whom have significant top flight experience (in addition to the likes of Hock, Patterson and Higham who were already in the squad). In order to balance the books, they’ve also let eight players go, including fans favourite FuiFui MoiMoi. Despite this, they’re clearly in good shape to take on the Super League challenge, and their uncompromising style will stand them in good stead.

Prediction: 5th - 8th

Leeds Rhinos

Recruitment: 👎 Key man: Danny Maguire

Despite such a poor 2016 season, Leeds have been amongst the least active in the transfer market ahead of the new season. They’ve brought in two players unlikely to see much first team action, and one Aussie who’s former team were happy to release him from the last two years of his contract. Losing Jamie Peacock and Sir Kev (Sinfield) after the 2015 season has had a devastating affect for Leeds - one that they may not really recover from. I think they’ll struggle again in 2017. Perhaps with a bit of more luck on the injury front they won’t struggle quite as much as last year, but still.

Prediction: Headed for the Middle 8s.

Wakefield Trinity Wildcats

Recruitment: 👍

Key man: Jacob Miller

Seven out and seven in for Wakefield, but mostly improvements. Huby, Grix and Wood from Huddersfield should all find a new lease of life at the Belle Vue. Perhaps more importantly though they’ve managed to keep star winger Tom Johnstone. I wouldn’t be surprised by a slight improvement in their league position.

Prediction: 5th - 8th

Widnes Vikings

Recruitment: 👎 Key man: Joe Mellor

The loss of Kevin Brown could be massive for Widnes. But Denis Betts has been brave enough to put faith in hometown youngster Tom Gilmore, instead of dipping into the transfer market for an experienced replacement (and personally, I hope that bravery pays off). In fact, Denis hasn’t been very active on the recruitment front at all, bringing in just two new faces. Sadly, I think they may struggle to better last season’s 7th place.

Prediction: Headed for the Middle 8s.

Catalan Dragons

Recruitment: 👎 Key man: Luke Walsh

Catalan will be without former club captain Greg Mounis and former national team captain Olivier Elima for the new season. They’re amongst nine players to leave the Stade Gilbert Brutus in the off season. In have come Luke Walsh, Sam Mao and the returning Greg Bird to name but a few. The latter comes back on a lucrative five year deal, that will see him finish his playing career and launch his coaching career in the south of France. Laurent Frayssinous will be hoping that all three of them still have much to offer, but I think it’s fair to say their best playing days are behind them.

Prediction: 5th - 8th

Castleford Tigers

Recruitment: 👎 Key man: Luke Gale

They’ve lost their two top try scorers from last season; Denny Solomona and Luke Dorn, who scored 54 of the team’s 116 tries between them. And I just don’t think their replacements Greg Eden and Zak Hardaker will fill the void. I think they’ll struggle this year, and may just slip the wrong side of the top eight.

Prediction: Headed for the Middle 8s.

St Helens

Recruitment: 👍 Key man: Matty Smith

Saints have lost the most players of any Super League team since the end of last season, but their recruitment looks good. A lot will depend on the strength of the partnership that Matty Smith and Theo Fages manage to strike up, but hopefully it’ll be the most stable half back pairing they’ve had for some time. And look out for Matty Smith continuing where he left off at Wigan when it comes to the one-pointers. I think they’ll be as solid as anyone this year.

Prediction: 4th

Hull FC

Recruitment: 👍 Key man: Marc Sneyd

After a fine season last time out, and with comparatively few ins and outs, it’s hard to see Hull slipping away this year. They’ve lost Frank Pritchard, who they’ll undoubtedly miss, but they should have enough quality to cover. Albert Kelly is their stand out signing, especially as they poached him from they’re nearest and dearest (as Stevo would say). If they can click (and both stay fit), Kelly and Sneyd could be the most exciting half back partnership in Super League.

Prediction: Top 3

Wigan Warriors

Recruitment: 👍 Key man: George Williams

The Super League champions go into the season as favourites, and probably with good reason. They’ve lost Josh Charnley to the dark side, but replaced him with a younger, probably faster model in the homecoming Joe Burgess. Also coming home (sort of) is NZ international Tommy Leuluai, replacing the hugely underrated Matty Smith. It can be a little tricky to lose a half back, but the faith Shaun Wane has shown in George Williams has proven to be stroke of genius, with the young pie eater going from strength to strength last year - ending it as arguably (definitely imo) England’s brightest spark. I’ve no doubt Williams and Leuluai can form a decent partnership, especially if Tommy can control the long kicking game. Morgan Escare is going to be worth keeping an eye on too, if the noises coming out of the Wigan camp are anything to go by.

Prediction: Top 3

Warrington Wolves

Recruitment: 👍 Key man: Kirt Gidley

Super League’s nearly men. Will it finally be their year? Maybe.

They’ll be without the unpredictable Chris Sandow, which is a good thing if he’s as disruptive as Tony Smith seems to have indicated. In his place comes Kevin Brown, who probably falls into the ‘veteran’ category by now. I’ve no doubt Kev will do a decent job for them, but I’m a bit disappointed they didn’t give a starting jersey to young Declan Patton. I thought he showed enough last season to earn his coach’s confidence, but sadly not. I just hope to gets plenty of game time despite being down in the pecking order.

Prediction: Top 3

To view all Super League transfers, visit http://www.totalrl.com/super-league-signings-2017/

[patar-fuifui]

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