#papita is very happy

[papita474]

LOOK AT MY PRECIOUS LITTLE BOY :'3

Hes one acrylic bottle size!!! I have to put the transparent thing on him,so he stays this way for ever and for the paint to shiny :D

[animalsalvationassociation]

A.S.A. Octonauts Headcanons:

Pt. 3 – Peso:

[ This entry is not historically accurate to the areas mentioned. This is a rewritten/vamped fan version of lower Latin America in order to fit the narrative that I have created for this world. I have however tried to keep it regionally accurate to respect Latin America itself. ]

Peso Pedro Gentoo Perez was born in Ushuaia, the capital of Tierra del Fuego in Argentina.

He is the third born, with two older siblings and one younger brother. Pogo (Older Brother) and Piñata (Older Sister, lol I'm not judging I just wanna know how we got here), with Pinto being the youngest of the siblings.

Peso doesn’t have very many memories of his father (mostly trauma related) but he does know that when he was young his father was a factory operator. His father was in charge of overseeing not only the machinery but also the factory floor. Peso isn’t quite sure what kind of factory it was but it was good money and got his family through some very tough years.

His father unfortunately passed due to an accident at the factory involving a fire and several gas leaks.

Peso doesn’t have very many memories of his father (mostly trauma related) but he does know that when he was young his father was a factory operator. His father was in charge of overseeing not only the machinery but also the factory floor. Peso isn’t quite sure what kind of factory it was but it was good money and got his family through some very tough years.

His father unfortunately passed due to an accident at the factory involving a fire and several gas leaks.

He had gotten trapped underneath a set of cross beams when the ceiling collapsed and didn’t make it out before the entire building combusted.

His father was a kind man with a strong heart, and even in the circumstances he was in he did his very best to be a good person and take care of his crew.

The memory trauma I’m referring to is called Dissociative Amnesia or Traumatic Bereavement. When a traumatic experience (however powerful it is) happens (death, grief, abuse, war, or natural disasters), in order to protect itself the brain forces itself to forget.

Piñata also experiences memory lapses too but not on the level Peso does. Pogo is the only one who seems to remember enough, but he tends to shut away mentions of his father.

His mother Pricilla also worked. She was one of many nurses who oversaw penguin laborers, and although she never got a degree or went to school she was very well versed in the ways of medicine. This is where Peso learned his love of helping people.

She became a widow months before she laid Pinto's egg. After his father died several members of their family moved in to help take care of them, and they've lived there ever since. (Auntie Papita, Cousin Petina, Great Uncle Pepe, and Grandma Perdita)

Precilla would later remarry a king and very quiet sheep dog names Eriko (Mucuchies aka Venezuelan Sheepdog, born/raised in Venezuela but later move to Chile where they met.)

Peso has a large family.

During his childhood there were several epidemics that took out a large portion of the penguin/animal populace, so he’s very happy to have been able to keep his.

His family consists of several different species of penguins as well as multiple career paths, currently he and his two older siblings are the only ones to have had the opportunity to go to school, as well as their cousin Petina.

Of course Peso has very fond memories of growing up, especially with that family, but that’s not to say it was an easy childhood.

Even when Peso was young the community he lived in struggled, not only because of the epidemics but the working environments as well. They were known to be harsh, non-accommodating to the local populations (not just penguins), and overall low paying.

But back then work was work, no matter the pay. As long as you had a job, your family survived.

In those years even in some parts now, the lower areas of South America were plagued with factories and war bound organizations including the military.

Clear skies were few and far between as the air was constantly being pumped with smog, not only from the machines that were used but from the burning of blubber that kept them fueled.

When he was little Peso would go with his mother and the other nurses (some doctors would accompany every now and then, but hospitals were usually very busy) to visit the outer colonies. Sometimes even leaving for weeks at a time depending on how far they had to travel, or how affected the area was with sickness.

This of course, as I mentioned earlier, was how Peso learned to love medicinal practices. He would often claim that he would be just like his mama when he grew up, that he would do anything to help someone in need. And really . . . all he needed was a start.

Peso was roughly thirteen when the Animal Salvation Association (The A.S.A.) began to make efforts to aid communities like his. Sending peace treaties and resolving conflicts through pacifism. Because of these efforts his community began to change and kids like him were now able to go to school and receive education.

It was only when Peso learned about the “Thermal Adaptor Armor™ or T.A. Armor™ ” that he was able to realize his dream of becoming a doctor.

T.A. Armor is a body suit (Created by Lwazii Ntuli) with the ability to regulate internal body temperatures in countered climates. With this suit, warm/cold blooded creatures will receive proper fluctuating temperatures programmed to keep their bodies at the proper condition in order for them to survive.

Peso worked hard to learn and adapt to this new style of teaching. Spending years of his young life applying himself to his studies as well as any medical knowledge he could find. At seventeen he applied for his first internship in a schooling program created by Professor Theodore A. Inkling dutifully named “The Future Ahead.”

With his hard work he graduated early, and it was only when he applied for the Harbor Grove Institute a very sought after university within the United Kingdoms that he earned the attention of Professor Inkling himself, who just so happened to be the headmaster at the time.

Peso made the bravest move to travel all the way to the UK, and with the money he was able to earn working several jobs through the A.S.A.’s new programs, he was able to afford not only the suit itself but the tuition as well.

During his second term Professor Inkling sent him a scholarship that would carry him through the next two years.

He of course took the opportunity with great excitement, and finally Peso was given the advantage and he worked hard to keep it.

Peso was just a week from graduation when Professor Inkling offered him a spot as a Medical Officer for the Octonauts, and he’s been there ever since.

It wasn’t until Peso joined the Octonauts that he was able to really use his skills. Most of his experience came from helping his mother (now retired) in the field, while school only taught him the book stuff.

Note: The first season of the show really highlights Peso’s learning process. He’s naturally caring but because of his lack in field training he’s very hesitant to do things unless it is an extreme medical situation. He holds himself back, but through the caring nature of his team you really get to see Peso shine and find confidence in himself.

Fun Facts:

Fav. Gup obviously the Gup-E it's literally an ambulance.

Fav. Fish/Ocean Creature . . . probably the Snot Sea Cucumber, I mean let’s be honest here, we see Peso’s true form whenever he makes “s-not” jokes. Although a close second would probably be the Humuhumunukunukuapwa’a.

Peso comes from a very musical inclined family, he of course plays the xylophone and maracas (although I think he would also be ✨ magical✨ at the guitar, hopefully they make guitars Peso size because otherwise I might die from laughter) while the rest of his family varies in other instruments including singing/dancing.

Peso slept with a nightlight the first year of college, after that he felt comfortable enough where he didn’t have to use it. It’s only when he joined the Octonauts that it manages to slip into his belongings. 💙😭💔

(Peso could cure cancer if he wanted to but then he’d be out of the job . . . you know it’s true)

I’ve said this before . . . so here’s an excerpt:

I would love to be at one of their family functions

Just imagine someone’s Quinceanera!

Or even dinner at Grandma’s

Yum 🤤

(Yes I realize Grandma Perdita lives with them but STILL)

Every Sunday the crew gets to make video calls to their loved ones to check in and Peso makes sure to call his family at a certain time on the dot. If he doesn’t, his mother and Auntie Papita have been known to frantically call the Octopod thinking something is wrong.

It doesn’t help when there are actual emergencies but Peso and the crew can’t help but appreciate the concern.

Peso is an advocate for good health. (duh lol)

Everyone gets a monthly check up on the octopod (some more than others *cough, cough* Kwazii).

He is constantly making sure that everyone is getting the rest they need every night as well as keeping a constant eye on the Vegimals’ meal plans.

He also cares a TON about mental health.

That was one of the major practices he looked into before joining. I feel like he’s the type to research until he’s literally run out of every book/search engine in his possession.

I think a huge part of that research would have something to do with documentaries. Not so much psychology itself but actual examples from first hand accounts.

Ex: Astronauts, Ocean Explorers/Scientists, Team Dynamics within research groups, etc., etc.

He wants his team to be healthy in all aspects, so in a way I think Peso (Dashi may fall into this category too ngl) would become the group “therapist”, aka the shoulder to lean on when things got rough.

He actually does this very well and I know that the team would benefit from someone being the listening ear. Especially Barnacles and Kwazii.

Peso would be an amazing cook, and to be completely honest with you I think the only reason the Vegimals know how to cook is because of him.

Like I’m sure the others can cook to a certain extent like Dashi, Tweak, and Professor Inkling. Although Inkling is more of a baker as well as Barnacles, but Dashi and Tweak have at least some family recipes from when they were growing up.

I don’t trust anyone else. *cough, cough* Shellington and Kwazii (aka the only ones left) . . . I mean it’s not for lack of trying *sweats in memory of a pirate related foods*

Lastly I’d like to say that I am seriously impressed with Captain Barnacles in this series. He has helped Peso so much in becoming the truest version of himself. Having him step in instead of others (like Kwazii) and allowing him the chance to make decisions without his help.

I think it also goes to show that even in those moments, Barnacles is always there. Not just because he’s protective, but because he knows Peso can do it, and he’s really only there in case Peso needs a reassuring paw even when he’s far away.

A great example is the Vampire Squid episode.

Barnacles gives Peso the opportunity to test his abilities in a dark and albeit very scary place. He and Dashi are constantly monitoring Peso’s movements to make sure he’s okay but they don’t do anything until he has the chance to reach out.

When Peso shows that he needs help the captain allows Kwazii to go first. He knows Kwazii is capable of deterring any true dangers, knowing that he’ll make sure Peso is safe and has control of the situation.

And yes I do realize that Kwazii crashed the Gup-B, but I mean it wasn’t actually his fault . . . for once. (He just gets excited when he sees his friends, so he tends to shout and scare every fish in a ten mile radius away)

Captain Barnacles only comes after Kwazii has crashed, and he wants to make sure that they’re alright. But when Peso shows that he wants to step up and go at the rest of the mission alone Barnacles lets him. Leaving him with a reassurance that if he needs anything they’ll be there waiting for him.

Just the amount of faith that he has for Peso is truly touching. He is so proud of Peso and so supportive.

(Sorry that’s the end of my rant. I just needed to add some Barnacles appreciation to this post. MEOMI and BBC really gave us the perfect trio, I’d be lost without my boys.)

The Perez Family:

Mateo (Father) / Precilla (Mother) / Eriko (Step-Father) / Pogo (Older Brother) / Piñata (Older Sister) / Peso / Pinto (Younger Brother) / Auntie Papita / Petina (Cousin, Papita’s Daughter) / Great Uncle Pepe (Perdita’s Brother) / Grandma Perdita (Precilla’s Mother) / Rocko (Cousin) / Uncle Robert (Rocko’s Father) / Auntie Rachel (Rocko’s Mother) / Ooju (Cousin) / Uncle Oscar (Ooju’s Father) / Auntie Olivia (Ooju’s Mother)

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(Not me sleeping in till 3, forgetting to work on this because I was so preoccupied with drawing Y/N & Fae, pausing the video I was watching halfway through only to panic at the time and rush this . . . well I wouldn't say it was rushed. I started at what? 7:30?? And it literally just hit midnight?? Anyways happy sleeping, I'm gonna hate myself when I have to get up at 9 for work.

Hope ya'll enjoyed the Peso content! I've had this backstory in mind for a while and now I finally get to share it. I think Barnacles' second headcanon is going to be a half post as in, that one is going to be more about his adult life and I may end up posting two headcanons that day. We'll see.)

Kwazii / Captain Barnacles ( 1 / 2 ) / Dashi / Tweak / Shellington / Inkling

[ This is a Octonauts AU, in no way is this canon to the OG storyline. ]

[soulminyg]

Thank you very much @anbybeingcool for tagging me<3

Ok, I forgot every movie I've ever watched(:

Let's see:

1. The parent trap (1998), a classic, a masterpiece, love it, gives me life.

2. High school musical, any of the three, comfort made movies

3. Lilo and Stitch (2002), one of my favorites movies in general

4. Inside out, I just think it's so beautifully made, they did everything righ, makes me cry every time

5. CODA, I've only watched it once and I don't know if it applies to a list like this but the amount of love and comfort I felt from that movie is insane and it's my list so I'm gonna include it

6. The greatest showman, because, I mean, do I have to explain?

7. Papita, maní, tostón, a movie from my home country, independent indie cinema, love it, makes me feel at home

8. Pinocchio by Guillermo del Toro, again, and even more than the previous one, do I have to explain?

9. The Princess Diaries, comfort comfort comfort, happiness, Princesses and cats, and friendship, and musician crush, and serious fatherly bodyguard and art, and music, and handwritten letters and authenticity and daydreaming about making out with someone

10. Aquamarine, I mean a mermaid, my beloved forever

I tag @newtness532, @yellowjellobean , @atinystraykid , and everyone who wants to join!

Thanks @ofbooksandstardust for tagging me! Movies are literally one of my favorite things in the world!

Rules: posts 10 of your comfort movies and then tag 10 people

1. Dead poets society (1989): do i even need to say something? This movie is THE movie, it's literally perfect

2. Billy Elliot (2000): i literally grew up with this movie. I would watch it all the time with my mom and it's just so good <3

3. Mamma mia (2008): same reason as billy elliot (these two movies raised me). The setting, the songs, the cast, everything is perfect in this movie!

4. Charlie and the chocolate factory (2005): i honestly don't know what to say. It's just so much fun

5. Les Tuche (2011): french movie about a lower working class family winning 1 million € at the lottery and moving to monaco. The humour of this movie is so beauf as we say in french (i'm sorry i don't have any english word that fits) but i love it so much! Perfect for when i need a good laugh

6. Frozen (2013): i don't know what it is about this movie, i've seen it so many times and it just makes me so happy! I remember being like 12 and spending afternoons with my friend filming music vidéos for the songs, i also have another friend with who we sometimes look at each other and quote a scene. Just lots of good memories around this one <3

7. Little miss sunshine (2006): so good so fun so sad so lighthearted so deep so everything

8. The great Gatsby (2013): i'm in love with the aesthetics of this movie, it's so pretty to watch! I also love the (very random) soundtrack

9. Finding Nemo (2003): the first movie i was obssesed with! I would watch it all the time when i really young (like 2 or 3 years old)

10. Call me by your name (2017): makes me dream of spending my summers in a beautiful house somewhere in northern italy <3 the vibe of this movie is everything!! (the book made me really uncomfortable though)

Tagging @i-think-i-can-speak-here @floooooook @delightfullyterrible @anbybeingcool @waiting-for-that-feeling @givemea-dam-break

[honeycombstrawberry]

hi!! i LOVE your adrian fics! can you maybe do one where the reader (female) is not very petite and is tall and just doesn’t feel feminine and is insecure around adrian because of that fact? she really likes him but she’s scared he doesn’t because she feels she looks too “manly”. maybe smut, too? thank you!!! 💗

find your heart

pairing: adrian chase x reader (gn pronouns, sorry!)

rating: e

word count: 474

one-sentence synopsis: adrian reminds you of who you really are when you need it most.

author's note: this prompt made me sad for some reason!! i hope you like what i wrote!!!!

read on ao3!

It’s so simple to feel insecure about yourself.

Everyone feels that they’re too much of something. Too this, too that; too tall, too short, too petite, too stocky, too thin, too broad. Everyone looks at everyone else and thinks: I want what they have. They don’t realize other people are doing the same thing. The very same people you look at and think, I want that, while you’re looking at them and thinking the same.

Nobody spends enough time being in their bodies. They’re always so determined to become somebody else, not realizing they are already so blessedly unique. Only you can be yourself, no matter what that looks like. There’s an incredible beauty in that, and that beauty is only denied when you do not acknowledge and foster it within yourself, when you don’t allow it to flourish. Stifling yourself by thinking, I’m too this, I’m not enough of that, will only ever stop yourself from realizing and embracing who you are.

You are not too much of anything: you are yourself.

You are more than enough: you are yourself.

Nobody else can do what you do: you are yourself.

Adrian knows this about you. He’s happy to remind you, too, whenever you forget.

When you complain to him— when you tell him that you like him, but you don’t think he’ll like you— when you explain that you don’t think of yourself as petite, or short, or feminine— he is incredulous.

“Why,” he asks, “would you think you’re not fucking enough? Do you—” He’s speechless, for a moment, which is a feat for him, before he starts over. “I don’t think you get that when I look at you, I see you. I’m not looking and thinking about, like, one specific feature— and if I did, it would be with love, because it’s part of you.”

Adrian cups your face between his hands. You reach up, wrapping your fingers around his strong wrists when he presses a kiss between your eyes.

“You don’t look at me and look at one specific feature and think, Hm, that’s fucked up, I hate him now, do you?” Adrian asks, and you huff, unable to fight your smile back. “No, I thought so. You don’t.” He tugs you in, kisses your cheek, the corner of your mouth. “I love you. Not you but a little shorter, not you but a little more feminine. Those are just words. You’re you.”

You can feel the burn in your eyes, the prickle of tears in your nose, but you still can’t stop smiling. Adrian knocks your foreheads together.

“I love you,” he insists. “You fucking ghoul. Stop complaining about the person I love.”

You grin when he tilts in for a proper kiss, swallowing his words of praise and adoration so you can absorb them from the inside out.

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adrian chase taglist:

@violetrainbow412-blog @bigassbisaster @amysuemc @sunflowerfive @papitas-con-sal @saturnngal @neptuneswritingwork @jewishdelis @myguiltypleasures21 @pinkygunslingy @violinchick @r3tr0sp3ct @chaseadrian @breathing-in-waves @rishlurh @x-milf-hunter-x @goblynnrockz @theowritesstuff @jaysfav @themartiansdaughter @dallasvakarian @missscarlettangel @pieriinova @samantha24015 @hillaryroadheadcllinton @ohmybubbletea @buckys-estrella

[stupidlittleangel]

2021…

SO BETTY WHITE DIED—

Anyway, in a sense, this year was definitely better compared to last year. I made so many lovely memories with new people and I couldn’t be happier. So much I’ve accomplished. So much I’ve achieved and received. So here we go.

My beautiful friends irl… I can’t thank you enough for always reminding me that I have people I can always lean on. Whether it’s work, school, or anything really. I’m forever grateful and forever in your debt. I love you all so much. 🖤

Tumblr:

@muttreaper : Daz, my bubba 🖤 we spent another year together!! You’ve continuously made it better too, and I can’t thank you enough for that, really. Knowing that you’ll always be by my side is enough to keep me going. Never lose touch of that. 🖤🥀

@drmdick: mi mama!! Mi papita!! Mi alma mi vida mi todo!

The one person that deserves the title of… DREAM’S FUCK BABY 💚

THANK YOU FOR ALWAYS MAKING THIS YEAR AND MANY MORE MEMORABLE AND FUN!! 🖤🌷

@akiiyukii: Aki preciosa!! We’ve only met this year but I’m very happy that we did! You’re an absolute baby and I would do everything and anything in the world to protect you 🖤💍

@sarasanddollar: SARA!! Thank you for another memorable year!! I’m always gonna love the art you make, and dazai is definitely always gonna be by your side, I guarantee it! 🖤💕

@ygm1slt: Mads!! Thank you for being there always!! Our rps are so much fun and I’m so happy to have met someone like you. I love you so much baby, please don’t ever forget to take care of yourself 🖤🔍

Vtube/Twitch:

VirusuSama: Ashe, my baby, the memories we created together is truly amazing, you’re always a blast to hang out with, and I genuinely enjoy our talks on the phone, and playing video games with you. I genuinely hope that this new year will bring you lots of good health as well. 🖤🐰

Seikyuu VA: Kyuusaku!! I know I tend to be pushy but I hope you know it’s all fun. In all other notes, your voice instantly makes my day brighter and I can fall asleep knowing I’m safe too. It’s literal medicine, you’re a blessing to have around. Not only that, you always know how to make a bitch laugh, and our little contests always make me happy too. Please never lose that sense of adventure and happiness, it’s contagious, and who knows, maybe one day you’ll put the world into a contagion of tenderness. 🖤🐱

LemunShark: WEMUN!! Mi princesita! Lol I know we only met this year but I genuinely have never laughed so hard with an alien like you!! I hope we can play video games and have sleepovers in the new year 🖤🛸

LyngreyAnkari: Lyn, mi vida 🖤 I’m so so so happy we met 🖤🖤 you’ve been nothing but kind to me and you’ve been so sweet 🖤 I can only hope that this year brings you so much love and care, especially in your travels. Cuídate mi corazón 🖤🎤

Anyone else I may have missed!! I can’t thank you enough for all that you’ve done to make my year brighter 🖤

FWAAHHH!! I’m hoping this year will bring more opportunities for me here!! And elsewhere as well!! I’ve never been this happy during the end of the year 🖤 I wish you all loads and loads of loveliness and good luck 🖤 and as always, if this year was crappy, then hey! It’s a new year, so it’ll all be okay 🖤🖤🖤

Here’s to a new beginning, 🥂

Happy New Year 🖤

- Chihxru // Sochi

[the-chocolate-bunny]

19 questions

i was tagged by @buckyland​ thank you, mi papita frita 😌

What do you prefer to be called by, name-wise? hara :) 

When is your birthday? january 11

Where do you live? athens, greece

Three things you are doing right now. i’m wrapped up in my blanket drinking coffee, listening to music and doing... this?

Four fandoms that have piqued your interest? the sopranos, marvel, hannibal and spn 

How has the pandemic been treating you? it’s getting harder for me, ngl. i’m very lucky that me and my loved ones are all safe but after the second lockdown everything has started to weigh heavily on me. i haven’t stopped working throughout the pandemic, my brain is almost fried, my mind and my body are very very tired and i’m so angry and disappointed in how our government has been handling the situation (profit before people, always)

A song you can’t stop listening to  good to me by h.e.r.

Recommend a movie  tenacious d and the pick of destiny

How old are you?  sometimes too old, sometimes too young :’)

School, university, occupation, etc.  i’m a translator turned social worker and i am done with getting any more degrees *screaming* :)

Do you prefer heat or cold?  neither? both?! listen, i can’t stand extreme heat and it gets really hot here in the summer (around 41C) so i prefer colder weather, where i can turn into a soft blanket burrito drinking my tea and i can walk outside without being a smol, sweaty greek cursing under her breath (i’m very sorry for the visual) 

Name one fact others may not know about you.  when i was little, i used to spent every summer at my grandparents who lived in a small village in the peloponnese. i had my very own donkey that i took care of, played with and rode when we went for walks :’)

Are you shy? oh god yes, at first 😌

Preferred pronouns. she/her/hers

Biggest pet peeves  assholes that lack empathy, kindness and manners. people who chew with their mouths open. taking food off my plate without asking me first. do. not.

Rate your life 1-10 i’ll give it an 8 :)

What’s your main blog?  this one 

List your sideblogs and what they’re used for. what sideblog, there’s no sideblog 👀

Is there something people need to know about you before becoming friends? i’m pretty low maintenance, you can come talk to me whenever about whatever and it will make me very happy that you chose to share with me! 🥰

most of you have already been tagged, so if anyone wants to do it go ahead and tag me so i can see it :)

[buckyland]

mi papita frita!! 27: What’s a sound you hate; sound you love? and 82: What is your favorite word? 😌💙

HARA 💛you greek wonder, you

27: What’s a sound you hate; sound you love? 

hate: screeching styrofoam (which is bad for our environment too)

love: laughing, it could be (almost) anyone’s and i think hearing someone laugh is so pure

82: What is your favorite word?

i can’t think of one in english yet, but there’s this commonly used word that’s well-known for not having an exact english translation in my native language and it’s “gigil”

you know that science fact where when you see something so cute there’s just an huge influx of happy feelings in your body that your brain’s counter to it is to smash it right back with enough opposite feelings that it’s nearly violent? this is a very base explanation, but that’s the feeling it expresses. like a baby is so cute you wanna bite it. or a puppy is so cute you wanna squeeze a hug so bad.

so yeah. that’s one of my favorite words. 

let’s get personal

[whattimeisitintokyo]

Chapter 35: I Could Never Hate You (PART 1)

SIIIIIIIIIGH!..........

 Once again work has sapped me of all of my energy and creativity and has made me a literal zombie. Twelve hour shifts will do that to you. The good news is in a few weeks my work will go back to eight hours shifts so maybe I wont be so drained. It may not seem like a big difference but let me assure you: Those four extra hours a day make all the difference in the world! 

But until the new chapter is finished I figured I would post the first part of it. It’s not much, but it includes an old friend. Hopefully I’ll finish the chapter soon, but I can’t make any promises.

Chapter 35: I Could Never Hate You (PART 1)

                 “This now concludes your Limbo experience with your loved one in mortal peril. Welcome back to the Land of the Dead. Please remain seated until your assigned attendant can safely remove your Limbo Lenses and motion gloves.”

               With a flick of his wrist old man Chicharrón flung away the prepared pamphlet of sayings, that he really should have memorized by now after all these years but refused to do it purely out of spite, onto his desk and with a grunt hopped off his chair and out of the office. Grumbling quietly to himself he made his way over to the little girl sitting on the oversized lounge chair with that stupid contraption wrapped around her head and gloves covering her hands. ‘Very advanced technology’ some of the higher ups had told him when the Limbo Lenses were first produced. ‘We can now make the transition from life to death much faster for those stuck in Limbo. And make it peaceful too’

Advanced? Pah. Nothing advanced about ugly purple oven mitts with a thousand wires coming out the ends and what looked like lit up aviator goggles with five-foot-long antennae wobbling back and forth. It was ridiculous looking and very complicated to start up and shut down. After performing quite a few Limbo runs with other skeletons Chich should have now been able to do it in his sleep without having to consult the manual every time. But he refused to learn it. Again, out of spite.

With a few knob twists and buttons pushed steam was let out of the goggles, letting Chich safely remove them from his client. The little girl blinked rapidly, letting her eyes adjust to the natural light, while he also slipped the gloves off her hands. She clenched her phalanges thoughtfully as she stared at them, as if coming down back from reality. They were not soft light anymore, but healthy white bones. With a sigh she looked up at Chich, and flinched back at his glare.

“What?”

“What were you told to do?” Chich asked with his arms crossed as he glared at her.

“Uh…”

With a huff he turned to stomp back into his office, grab something and came back in, waving a piece of paper. “Leticia Rivera. When you signed out the forms letting you progress into Limbo, you specifically checked the LIFE box. That is to say you were going to coax your father back into the Land of the Living so he can live out his happy little life. And what were the specifications of going the life route?”

“Um…”

“Vagueness. You were told to be as vague as possible. No clues about who you are, what you want, not even if you were male or female. Just a non-threatening, anonymous entity to lead Héctor Rivera back to life. And exactly what did you say to him?”

Leti looked down at her hands sheepishly, picking at a ridge in her knuckle joint, and softly mumbled, “Feel better Papá?”

“Papá! Exactamente!” Chich paced in front of Leti and continued to grumble. “If you had checked the DEATH box, you could have called him Papá, Papi, Papita, I don’t care. But you checked LIFE. Unless he has more dead kids that I’m not aware of he would have known it was you, and would have been pulled into the Land of the Dead, which means I’d have to refile the paperwork and probably get a citation for poor Limbo management skills again. Then I’d have to go to that stupid retraining seminar and-”

“What does it matter?”

A small, teary voice interrupted Chich’s little tirade. He turned sharply towards the girl to chastise her, but his brows shot up in alarm. Leti’s mouth was in a thin trembling line and her eyes were glossy with unshed tears as she hugged herself. The angry words that had been flowing freely out of his mouth before were now stuck in his throat as he watched the little girl slightly curl forward with a sniffle.

“He won’t remember anything that happens, right? It doesn’t matter what I said. I just wanted to… somehow show him that he was safe, that he shouldn’t be afraid. That I lo… love him so much.” And much to the old skeleton’s horror, Leti covered her face with her hands and started to cry like a child.

Because that’s what she was. Not some absent-minded simpleton who barely skimmed through the instruction manual and promptly forgot the rules.

She was a child, separated from her father, who just wanted to speak to him one last time.

Mierda.

As Leti continued to gently weep, Chich made a quick dash to his office and pulled out his metal lunch kit. Flipping it open he tossed aside the sandwich and pulled out a bottle of his favorite apple soda and a freshly baked concha wrapped in a napkin. His non-existent gut clenched at the thought of losing his dessert, but desperate times called for desperate measures. Making his way back to Leta, he loudly clunked the bottle on the table next to her. Startled, the little skeleton looked up and saw the snacks sitting next to her, then looked at Chich with confusion.

“Uh… p-please remain seated for at least ten minutes after the removal of your Limbo Lenses and gloves.” Chich stammered as he tried to come up with what he hoped was legit sounding instructions off the top of his head. “Transferring from light-ball to bone can lead to some troubling side effects, including dizziness, nausea, vomiting-”

“But skeletons can’t vom-”

“Ah you’d think that, si?” Chich chuckled nervously as he scratched the back of his neck. “W-well… That’s true for normal skeletons! But when you turn into a ball of light it uh-… messes with all the bone molecules and particles and monocles… that can cause physical ailments that mimic real life illnesses. Very scientific stuff, you wouldn’t understand. But anyway, to combat this, the Department of Family Reunions offers you these complimentary snacks to aid you in your recovery.”

Leti looked at the soda and pan dulce morosely for a bit and sniffled. “I don’t feel sick. I don’t need it.”

“I am not legally allowed to let you leave without eating something. Stupid rules, I know, but trust me it will make you feel better. Here, I’ll even open the bottle for you.”

Taking the bottle from the table he jammed the mouth of it into his eye socket and squinted down hard. With a jerk he popped the cap of the bottle off, letting it fall and clatter into his skull. As he handed the bottle back to Leti he tilted his head back and spit the cap into the air, catching it neatly between two fingers.

“Woah!” Leti exclaimed as she took the soda. “I didn’t know we could do that!”

Chich chuckled as he tossed the cap into the trash bin. “When you’ve been dead as long as me you learn to get creative with your bones. Helps pass the time. Now eat up.”

They sat there quietly for a few minutes while Leti slowly ate the concha. Her amazement at Chich’s trick faded quickly and her sadness returned, making each bite look painful as she swallowed. Chich twiddled his thumbs as he watched her, his jaw clenched tightly as he tried to find something else to say to make her feel better. As he racked his brain trying to think of something, Leti again spoke up.

“I’m sorry.”

Chich blinked at her in confusion. “Que?”

Leti mumbled around the lip of the bottle. “I’m sorry I broke the rules. I didn’t mean to get you in trouble.”

“Aw.” Chich pulled the green visor from the top of his head and rubbed awkwardly on his bald skull. “You didn’t get me in trouble, and you didn’t break the rules. Look chica: the thing about viejos like me is… We feel that we’ve earned the right to be cantankerous and ornery with people. So, if any little thing bugs us, we feel that its within our rights to blow it way out of proportion. But I shouldn’t have lost my temper at a kid. And for that I’m sorry.”

Leti nodded slowly at the apology, but still looked to down-hearted for Chich’s liking. With a smile he leaned over to her. “For the record I think you did a good thing.”

Leti looked up at him. “I did?”

“Si.” Chich crossed his arms and leant back in his chair. “Most kids would want to have their parents join them in death as soon as possible. But not you. And not because you don’t love your parents, it’s because that you do. You love them enough to let them live out their natural lives. When you checked the LIFE box I was very surprised and impressed. Shows that you’re very mature.”

Leti smiled faintly at the praise. “My little brother needs his Papá.”

Chich nodded sagely, then chuckled a little to himself. “Though you did beat your Papá up, so you’re not that mature.”

Leti scoffed at him and pouted. “I didn’t beat him up! I simply… knocked some sense into him. You don’t know what he’s like. He’s pretty dense! Do you know what happened on Dia de Muertos three years ago?”

They chatted for a few more minutes, laughing at stories while Leti finished eating and Chich finished the paperwork. Once Leti signed the last form she drained the apple soda to the last drop and handed Chich the bottle.

“Gracias for the snack, Señor Chicharrón. It did help after all. All of my… monocles are in perfect working order.” She said with a smirk as she formed a circle with her fingers and held it up to her eye.

Ah, she figured it out.

“Hmmph,” Chich grunted and snatched the bottle to toss it in the bin. “You’re pretty smart for a kid.”

Leti puffed out her chest. “Well, technically I am twenty years old.”

Chich sneered. “Oh ho ho! Such a wealth of wisdom you must have then.” With a final signature he put the last paper in the outgoing folder and closed it up. “Okay chica, you’re all finished. Want me to call your abuelos to let them know you’re done?”

“Nah, they already know I’m going to Shantytown afterwards.”

Chich’s eyebrows shot up again at that. “Shantytown?”

“Si!” Leti nodded happily. “I’ve gotta go tell Nieve all about what I saw and what I did. I just know she’ll be dying to know! Or- well- you know what I mean. Adios!” A spring back in her step she made her way out the door and down the hallway. Before Chich could settle back down he heard the screech of shoes on the linoleum floor and Leti was back in the doorway. “Oh! And you’ll let me know when Tio Nesto is here?”

Chich waved her off. “Once he’s in the ground we’ll let you know, don’t worry. Go on now.”

“Great! Gracias Señor Chicharrón!” With one last smile Leti dashed out the door, leaving Chich in the peace and quiet of his office.

“Weird kid.” Chich said with a shake of his head as he pulled a newspaper out of his desk. “Who in their right mind would want to go to Shantytown?” As he settled down for his afternoon break with his paper and his lunch- now sans dessert- Chich couldn’t help but smile.

Weird kid indeed.

But very sweet too.

[bellacardoza16]

I forgot who originally did this post but imagine that Bruce plans a culture day/week for half of the bat-family, and the eat different foods.

The first week is focused on Dick. The family mainly eat Xarista, bogacha, Pilaf, Schnitzel, and Xaimoko. Richard is very happy about this because he remembers how his parents used to cook him these types of food at Haly’s Circus. Bruce even bakes him stuffed peppers for his birthday and Dick is very moved he breaks down in tears.

The second week is focused on Duke and everyone eats fried fish, Turkey, Vegan Mac and Cheese, sweet potatoes, Okra, Cornbread, and fruit punch. Duke even uses this time to also thank Bruce and even bakes more of it for black history month at school. Not only does he bring it to those who are part of the black student union at his school, but he and the other members even serve it during lunch.

The third week is focused on Damian and the entire family eat Couscous, Falafels, Moutabel, Hummus, Vegetarian fried rice, Crispy bottom pan-fried vegetable buns with no yeast, and Asian chopped salad. Damian was so moved that he and Bruce agreed that for every AAPI month, they were going to eat Arab, Chinese and many other Asian dishes.

The fourth week is focused on Cassandra and everyone eats Dumplings, dim sum, Kung paö Chicken, Char Siu, Vegetarian Chow mein, Asian chopped salad, stir fried rice noodles with peanut butter sauce, and steamed scallion buns. Cass was also moved by this and when she talks to Bruce in private, she gives him a big hug because she can embrace her roots due to eating food from her culture.

The fifth and final week is focused on Selina and everyone eats Picadillo, Papitas fritas, Boliche, Camarones, Churros, Vegan picadillo, Ropa Vieja, Lechon Asado, and Sandwich Cubano. As everyone finishes eating, Selina thanks Bruce in private for baking all of the food and gives him a passionate kiss in the lips.

(Side note: Selina Kyle is Canonically half-Irish and half-Cuban, but DC has sadly erased her Latina identity.)

[kanewillammson]

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[kiishou]

All the emojis

all of them???? ok here we go

🐰 what is one secret that you’ve never told anyone?

anyone who knows me knows that I’m not very secretive. Something I think I rarely tell anyone is that my first kiss was taken from me by a girl

💗 if you could hug anyone, who would it be?

I’m not very fond of hugs, but I would love to hug Rod, Zach, Robert, and Ana KappaPride

plus i wouldn’t mind hugging the woman i would go lesbian for aka emilia clarke hot damn k bye 

🐹 what are some of your favourite Pokémon and why?

Sylveon is my all time favorite but I also have a lot in my heart. I think it changes from game to game tbh 

I love sylveon because i think i would be sylveon if i were a pokemon and i would be hella cute and strong and would be able to crush my enemies with sparkles

🌠 if you were in charge of the world, what would the world look like?

I think It would be a lot less of cities and more natural areas, I would like to come up with a plan for different countries and peace

👀 what was the most recent vivid dream that you had?

Oh my. I get these so often but the most recent one was about me being a skilled assassin and I was on a job to kill someone and it was such a difficult situation and at the same time I was being hunted to be killed so I ended up having to kill two people and I woke up walking into the room where my boss was

☀️ what do you like the most about your best friend?

I have more than one but I’m only going to focus on ana right now:

I like how much she’s let me in? Like, she’s naturally really shy and doesn’t talk very much but over the years she’s really talkative and funny with me. We also do stupid shit together which i love. She LOVES papitas as much as I do and we literally buy an entire bag of chips for each of us like every 3 days LOL. I just think she’s a beautiful person inside and out. Sometimes, things aren’t perfect but we seem to tough it out and stick around. I would honestly die for her and if anyone every hurts her I will end their life. I like too many different things about her to just pick one sorry

😘 talk about your crush or partner

He is someone who has been through a lot of things he does not deserve in his life. Most of the time I don’t think he even deserves to have someone like me around because I’m more than a handful. He’s very smart and studying to be an engineer because he loves tinkering with things and inventing things. He would be a pilot if he wasn’t colorblind. He’s very handsome with his hair cut but he tries to grow it out cause eh thinks it’ll look cool but it does not (oops) I only wish for his happiness and cherish all the time he spends with me and my weird ass. He’s probably one of the only two people who love fueling my Target obbsession

💁 if someone was rude to you, would you be rude back?

It honestly depends on the situation and how upset I was in that instant: example, online trolls on my stream/in games i just bully back or perma ban but irl it would take something really offensive for me to say something

🌟 what do you like about yourself? (must choose at least 3 things!)

1. how I think I’m cute sometimes

2. how much I care for my friends

3. how hardworking I am but no one really ever gets to see it

🐾 what are you scared of most? how will you overcome it?

I think I am scared of imperfection. I honestly don’t know how to overcome it other than accepting that things aren’t always going to be perfect.

🎁 what never fails to make you happy?

A blanket fresh from the dryer

💙 what annoys you about some people?

People who lie and thick they’re so slick about it smh

😤 do you get angry easily?

Absolutely not

🐇 what do you always daydream about?

how cute i would look with these boots that I can’t afford (i’m a size 5.5)

🌻 if you could change 3 things about the world what would you change?

1. The entirety of America

2. Donald Trump

3. The current presidency

🍓 send me 4 names: kiss, befriend, kill or marry?

there was no names sent? u.u

✈️ what is your dream city and why?

I would love to live literally anywhere in England because I love rainy weather

☕️ talk about your ideal day

an ideal day would be waking up early, eating a good breakfast, playing some games ( and ACTUALLY WINNING LOL) and have a successful and fun stream, then watch anime/movies until I sleep

🌸 are you an introvert, ambivert or extrovert?

I think I’m an introvert

💧 when was the last time you cried?

½/2017

🎵 name 5 songs you love at the moment

1.  Lovewave - 그 밤

2. There You Are - Pogo

3. Love Never Felt So Good - Michael Jackson, Justin Timberlake

4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qemb3iBlp1o

5. Deja Vu -Post Malone ft. Justin Bieber

⚡️ if you had any superpower, what would it be and why?

I would love to time travel and be able to change things that weren’t right the first time

💛 if you could talk to your younger self, what would you say?

I would tell her so many things. I would probably write her a book and everything I want to tell her.

💚 who are you jealous of and why?

I’m not one to really be jealous but I do get envious of different things/people. I’m just a brat who get upset over things I don’t have

💎 which one would you rather have more of: intelligence, beauty, kindness, wealth or bravery? why?

Bravery. I always tell myself to be brave and act like I am but I never am 

🙊 what are you ashamed of?

my entire being 

🌺 which languages do you know? which do you want to learn?

I know English, Spanish, German, and  some Japanese. I want to properly learn Japanese, Korean, and Arabic tho

🍀 if you could be any fictional character’s best friend/lover, which fictional character would you be?

I think I would be Newt Scamander’s best friend 

☁️ talk about your dream universe.

i honestly don’t know how to answer this one

💜 which acts of kindness are you going to do today?

who knows? none probably

🐬 if you could transform into any animal/magical creature, what would you be and why?

I would want to be a fox

🍄 talk about someone/something you really dislike

I really dislike how backwards my sleeping schedule is right now. I can’t even wake up remotely early and it makes me extremely grumpy and I can’t even fall asleep so I’m somehow surviving on like 3-4 hours a night and I am exhausted

😣 talk about some things that have been making you depressed/angry/anxious lately

no thanks

🍪 what did you want to be as a kid, and what do you want to be now?

I wanted to be an Astronaut when I was a child, then I wanted to be a musician because it was more realistic. Now? I just want to be an Illustrator/Animator

🍰 what are some of your favourite sugary foods?

i fucking love cookies, ice cream, sour punch straws, and gummy worms but by far wedding cake is my favorite thing in the world catch me crashing weddings just for the cake

🍑 what are you obsessed with?

star wars, pillows/blankets, collecting figures and other cute collectibles, these boots, wanting to be perfect, happiness, themed shit, skins in video games

💘 what happens to you when you’re stressed?

i’m cry

😪 what are you sick of?

i’m sick of my dumb ass

🙀 are you an adrenaline seeker?

NO i get too many panic attacks which involves a lot of adrenaline so no thanks bye

💥 what are some unpopular opinions that you have?

I already tried to answer this

☔️ would you consider yourself a good person?

As much as I want to say yes, I think I’m not and need a lot of improvement

😊 what do you like to do as hobbies?

play video games, go to target for no reason, stream, talk to friends, go out to eat at taco bell and destroy my stomach, sleep, watch movies

🎤 what’s the last song you hummed or sang by yourself?

who knows tbh I think it was Misguided Ghosts - Paramore

🐝 what’s your worst trait? how are you planning to improve it?

oh god pls don’t ask me this

🎨 what do you always doodle when you’re bored?

self portraits or things on how i’m feeling

🐻 what’s stopping you from chasing your dreams?

the American society standards 

🌷 what’s your mbti personality and why do you think it suits you?

my what? what did you call me????//

🐶 send me 3 fictional people and I’ll choose my favourite!

you didn’t send me anything hullo

👑 who are your favourite celebrities and why?

Emilia Clarke bye

🐴 opinion on __?

yes

🍋 do you consider yourself an emotional person?

I think so but sometimes i’m unemotional it’s very complicated

📚 share 3 books that you love and your favourite quote from them.

I don’t read often but I love The Harry Potter Series, Saving Max, and The Martian. I’m currently reading the Rogue One novel and I love it so much 

😔 what do you always do when you feel sad? does it help?

sometimes I stream or I just play games to feel better or I talk to my friends who I love cause they make me so happy and fuel me with support 

😌 what thoughts keep you going when you’re sad?

“something will always work out” “tomorrow is another day”

🌍 which country do you live in?

United States of America tragic

🐧 describe yourself in 3 words

1. sleepy

2. exhausted

3. smol

🐵 which quotes changed you?

“be brave” “trust goes both ways” “fuck you I was worth it”

💭 do you keep a diary?

I used to but I couldn’t keep up with it

💫 who inspires you?

kellye, pam, yams, ana, zach, rod, robert, and literally anyone i love alot 

👻 do you believe in ghosts and why?

who knows man just keep your nasty ass Ouija boards away from me I don’t wanna deal with it

🎀 what’s your fashion sense like?

who knows cause I can’t afford my fashion taste

🎬 what are some of your favourite films?

Inception, Starwars, The Martian, The Book of Life, Moana, HP, idk i like movies a lot 

🍦 what is one treasured childhood memory?

a memory that has always stayed with me very vividly was when i almost chopped off my finger however I wouldn’t call it a treasured memory

🐼 if you could meet anyone, who would it be and why?

Emilia Clarke HUULLLLLLOOOOOO

[rm18820-blog]

very much padded in appearance,

Peculiarly, my office associate Papita, a tall and spooky predator, recoiled by brother cell phone list and large at the possibility of Preeti and me getting impractically included, and now this was totally not normal for her chubbier and undeniably more happy companion Pom who was completely cool about it. To me, Pom appeared to be a straight to the point, real to life and an incredibly carefree person; I respected her. Her confidence was really amazing to get grateful about. She had an extravagant bee sanctuary of a spirit in her that fundamentally pulsated with fun and vivacious humor; she's wonderfully pretentious, solipsistic, socially gregarious,

[fadingfartconnoisseur]

Where to Find the Best Food in Los Angeles

More foodie tips by our International Food Expert, Kate, from We Travel We Eat!

Los Angeles versus New York.  It’s a tale of two cities that will never go away. The caliber of the food, both west and east coast, is exceptional. I might even put LA a bit ahead of NYC- something about it is airier, more fun, somehow more personality fueled.  

The list of places I’ve eaten in Los Angeles is probably triple the length of this list. Pulling out my utmost favorites, from a group that heavily veers from very good to excellent, is tough. But here we are.  

Here’s my hit list of the best food in Los Angeles!

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– Otium –

Located by: Downtown LA

Otium is all in, and you know it the moment you step foot inside. Grandiose and gorgeous, with huge glass windows, it’s the spacious restaurant attached to The Broad, Los Angeles’s contemporary art museum.

The open kitchen is the focal point, creating a social space with a finely curated menu heavy on ingredients like hamachi, crab, burrata, falafel and wild rice.  

– Gjusta Bakery –

Located by: Venice Beach

I prefer Gjusta to Gjelina.  And to GTA, the takeaway version of Gjelina. Gjusta is the third installment of the trifecta, a mix of cafe/bakery/deli, and has a cheerful Venice beach vibe I can never get enough of.

My personal favorite is the fish plate, beautiful and stocked with trout, mackerel or salmon, egg, pickled veggies, labneh and organic seeded rye bread. 

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– Jon & Vinny’s –

Located by: Fairfax

This restaurateur duo have quite a list of successful spots under their belt: Son of a Gun, Animal, the recently opened Kismet (below) and the aptly named Jon & Vinny’s itself.

Here the aesthetics lean towards modern, yet not uptight.

The food is taken seriously, though moods are kept light hearted.  The gem lettuce salad with chili and breadcrumbs is one for the books, and the LA Woman with local burrata, tomato, basil, sea salt and olive oil pizza is excellent.

– Angelini Alimentari –

Located in: Downtown LA & West Hollywood

Know that Angelini Alimentari is a cafe. It’s totally low key, completely casual and very unassuming. That right there might be part of the reason why you’ll be so impressed once the food comes out. There are two locations, the one on Beverly having a larger selection.

Order some eggs, pick a few toasts, and you’ll be happy for the rest of the day.  

– Guerilla Tacos –

Located: Many Locations

It might not be customary to put a food truck on a greatest hits list, but when the tacos that are churned out taste like Guerilla’s are, it easily earns its place. Get the sweet potato, fried corn nut and feta variety, and walk away happy.

– Night + Market Song –

Located by: Silve Lake

Silver Lake’s Thai restaurant Night + Market Song is colorful and casual, fun and creative. The food has a kick, but not so much that it detracts from the complexity and enjoyment of the dishes themselves.

Dive into a traditional Khao Soi, pick a spicy salad, like the papaya, peanut and lime version, and keep some sticky coconut rice on the side, just in case.  

– Sugarfish –

Located by: West Hollywood

I go back to Sugarfish over and over again whenever I’m in LA. The West Hollywood location is my favorite, but all have the same menu and same exceptional yet simple sushi.

Order a la carte or get the Bring Me omakase box giving you the value Sugarfish is so well known for.  

– Trois Familia –

Located by: Silver Lake

Chef Ludo is no joke. Trois Familia is his third LA establishment, bringing Silver Lake a casual breakfast joint with an interesting French/Mexican twist and a delightful surprise behind every dish.

From a beet tartare tostada to crispy hashbrown chilaquiles with eggs and cojita cheese, this destination dining spot is a perfect way to start out a sunny weekend day in LA.

– Bestia –

Located by: Arts District

Located in the somewhat off the beaten path Arts District, Bestia’s warehouse space fits in perfectly. It made a splash when it first opened in 2013, and it’s still very much alive and kicking.

The menu is massive, divided into traditional Italian sections of piatti piccoli, antipasti, pizze, paste, secondi and dolci.  

– Broken Spanish –

Located by: Downtown LA

Even though I dined at Broken Spanish for the first time on my own, I had some real, serious fun in there, which speaks volumes to the feel of the place, the friendliness and genuine enthusiasm of the waiter and obviously, to the immense quality of the modern Mexican food being served.

The tostada and the chile relleno were my personal highlights, washed down with mezcal cocktails and chocolate torte for dessert.  

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– Kismet –

Located by: Los Feliz

Kismet, which means destiny, or fate, felt like just that. I went here with four people.  We looked down at the Middle Eastern menu, looked back up at our waitress, and said “We’ll have everything but this.”

Our table crowded quickly, packed with fresh barbari bread, harissa olives, spiced cashews, marinated feta, grilled squid, smashed potatoes, and piles of tahini and labneh. 

We got the attention of the entire staff and kitchen with our order, and left ridiculously full and completely happy.  

(source)

– Republique –

Located by: Wilshire

Located in a gorgeous high ceiling building that feels like it used to hold medieval banquets and balls, Republique is great for any time of the day.

Go for the bubbling shakshuka at breakfast, the lobster spaghetti with uni for dinner, or the huge slice of salted caramel chocolate cake at dessert.  

– Petit Trois –

Located by: Hollywood

This is a professional operation brought to you by the previously mentioned award winning Chef Ludo. There are only about 20 seats to be had, all of which are lined against two different bars spanning the length of the small space.

Petit Trois gave me the Parisian omelette of a lifetime, full of boursin pepper cheese and sprinkled with chives. Other menu standouts are the walnut, avocado and endive salad, the french onion soup, the double cheese burger and of course, those frites.  

Source: Here’s Looking At You

– Here’s Looking At You –

Located by: Koreatown

Here’s Looking at You is awesome. It’s fun, it’s flirty, it’s different, and though it’s a proper restaurant in the heart of Koreatown, it feels like a funky bar you’d be happy to spend your entire night in.

The shishito peppers lying in a bed of tahini sauce and the stracciatella cheese on bread with papitas were both particularly memorable.

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– Destroyer –

Located by: Culver City

Oh my god Destroyer, you are one of a kind. Your dishes look like they are from the future but I want to be in present day with you now and forever.

The spice bread with creme fraiche and black currant could be the dish of the year. 

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