#pdx imagine

[commiepinkofag]

“This law risks conflating terrorism, and all its political baggage, with long historical tactics of climate and environmental activists, as well as some instances of street protests.” — Sarah Alvarez, an attorney with the Civil Liberties Defense Center

[butchdreams]

Fuckk I just saw this insta post of a PDX missed connection and immediately thought god…. I wish that were me. But all the comments were like “what a terrible day to read”/“I cannot imagine why anyone would do that at all”/“This makes me sick” ….. like 😭😭 I’m sorry I’m a freak

[livthechoochieslayer]

505

When two people meet in an unexpected way, love is usually not something that comes out of it.

Story warnings: Nothing crazy, mostly fluff but the end does feature 5k words of smut. HA.

Summary/intro: When Lia went on a girls trip New York, she never thought writing her phone number on a bathroom wall would lead to a relationship, let alone meeting a man she has only seen on camera. Dominic would have never imagined he would be catching an airplane across the country for a girl, especially one he has never met.

Chapter TWS: self pity lol

4 OF 9

Link for part 1

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He can’t stop replaying the entire scenario in his mind. He crumbled when he heard her voice crack, knowing she started to cry. It was the worst thing he could have said, and he knows it just made her day worse than it already was. He’s itching to apologize, but doesn’t know how to and, well, even if he wanted to, he can’t since she won’t answer the damn phone.

3,000 miles away, Lias sits on her bed, glaring at the small little blue rectangle that’s flipped upside down on her sunset bed. 

He knows how much she hates when he does that, and he did it even after she told him not to! Everything seems to settle and hit her then, her few tears turning into a downpour. The familiar ache in her chest that was already forming half way through their call, and only got worse as it went on became too heavy.

She cries because she feels violated, cries because her day has been so tiring, cries because all she wanted from Dominic was comfort and she got judgment instead. She understands that he means well, but she already figured it out and told Jack, her boss, about the situation. 

Jack made sure to contact the local police and banned Tim as well as some of his friends from the restaurant permanently. Sometimes it just feels like Dominic thinks she can’t protect herself or think on her own. She can do both, and can do them without anyone's help.

Maybe if she sleeps she would feel better, but that’s not what she wants to do. She sits in her bed, tears stinging her eyes, and chest tightening, letting all the emotions run through her to get rid of them. 

She groans angrily remembering what Dominic said, trying to smear the tears off her cheeks with her purple painted nails. They had been such a drama-free couple since the start, never having problems, so this felt like a big deal to her and hopefully to Dominic as well. 

She’s keen to keep him silenced until morning and if she doesn’t see any texts of apologies or begs for forgiveness, she is genuinely going to lose her shit. 

There is no way she is going to date someone that thinks he was in the right in this situation or has things to share when she firmly says she doesn’t want them. She wants to scream or punch something to ease her emotions, but all she can do is cry.

Lia goes to brush her teeth in the dark, not wanting to even catch a glance of herself in the mirror. She snatches Sunni from the couch in the living room and pets her as she walks them into her comforting bedroom. 

“It’s bedtime.” She states, turning off her light, plugging in her phone, and throwing the warm comforter over herself as well as her cat. 

She kisses Sunni’s head and holds her close, listening to her purr as she slips off into sleep with a stuffy nose and puffy eyes. Lia was mentally and physically exhausted from the day, needing every bit of peace she could get. 

Plus, she has a big day tomorrow, but doesn’t know it yet. 

3AM NEW YORK

His mind is awake, unable to shut off. He’s replaying and rethinking the earlier events, angrily shoving his face into one of his many silk pillows. 

‘Goddammit,’ he thinks. He’s supposed to be dying from excitement right now, 4 hours away ‘til his 7 hour flight to PDX and a simple 45 minute drive to his girlfriend’s house. 

If he did all the calculations correctly, he should get there around 6 pm her time, and Lia won’t be off work till 7, so that gives him an hour to explore the town she calls home. 

He decides he’s been tossing and turning in bed for too long now. Might as well get up and start getting ready for his, give or take, 8 hours of travel, right? 

Peanut his beloved goldfish won’t be left alone while Dominic is on his trip since his best friend, Ryan, will be staying in his apartment for the 2 weeks he won’t be here.

Dominic thinks about how he is going to miss Peanut as he feeds him an early breakfast, sprinkling the food down into the dark water like stars splattered in the sky.

Dominic twists the top of Peanut’s food closed, looking out the bay window that stretches almost the whole wall in his beloved bedroom. He peers down to the streets and even at 3 in the morning, the roads aren’t abandoned. He studies the cars for a few minutes, watching where they go and even catches glimpses of flashing police lights as they color the buildings. 

He sighs and closes his eyes. He just needs to see Lia in person, and then he can figure everything out from there.

Dominic walks away from his window and goes to take a quick shower, wanting the bad memories to wash down the drain, only if the silence lasts for a couple hours. 

By the time he gets to the airport, the sun has woken and he watches the busy people doing busy things with the limited space they have. 

Some are in work clothes, quietly speaking into their phones with a passion Dominic doesn’t understand, while others are walking with purpose to their gates, suitcases close to their bodies. 

His hood is up, and he’s slouching in his chair feeling bad for himself. His headphones are in, and he’s tapping out the beat of the song on his phone he holds in his hands.

He has his glasses off, tucked away in his backpack so everything is slightly blurry which calms him. Things don’t matter if they are blurry so, in theory, nothing matters in this airport at the moment. He likes the peace of not being able to see all the details on people’s faces. He can’t hear their voices or see their expressions well and it’s like a blanket covering the world for him, keeping him safe from everyone. 

He often feels untouchable when he does this, not in a way that makes him feel big or powerful, but in a way he feels safe, like no one can disturb him. Of course, he can be disturbed very easily, but putting headphones on and taking his glasses off feels like he falls into a haze of a pure silent and blurred world.  

The only thing that this method of calming can't do is shut up his thoughts. 

The plane should be boarding very soon, and Dominic can’t seem to decide if he should be terrified for the day ahead or be extremely thrilled. He’s feeling both, plus a splitting headache of course, created by his pitiful situation and maybe, his lack of wearing glasses. 

He vaguely hears his flight number get called and stands up on instinct, walking to the boarding door slowly, placing his glasses back on his nose. There’s no rush, he thinks as people are quickly making their way over, cutting in front of one another. He would rather be last on the plane so he doesn’t have to sit there for any longer than necessary.

Dominic belongs to the majority of people who hate flying, but instead of hating it for the fact that airplanes violently shake in the air, he hates it for the memories it brings. 

He would go on tour with his dad 8 months of the year when he was a kid, and it caused him to feel like he didn’t belong. He barely had any friends, didn’t have a house, a city or state to call his own. He didn't feel comfortable anywhere or connected to anything for years which caused him to grow up lonely and constantly uneasy. 

For his 20th birthday, all Dominic wanted was an apartment far away from his parents that he could call his own and never have to leave. His dad granted his wish as a way to apologize for his childhood, but it wasn’t very meaningful. 

A letter was slipped under his college dorm room door the night of his birthday and it had all the financial paperwork for a high rise apartment in Manhattan. 

Ever since he’s lived there he’s loved it, but the idea that it’s his fathers way of apologizing has always irked him. So, he’s been saving up enough money to buy it from his dad for years now, and once he gets back from his trip, it’s the first thing he’s going to do. 

“Boarding pass, please.” The lady in a navy shirt and skirt uniform spoke warmly to Dominic. He fumbles, forgetting where he is for a moment, and quickly pulls out his phone to give her. 

She scans the barcode and smiles, waving her hand as a sign to move forward. He gives a small smile back, walking down the blank cream hallway to the plane door. 

He's never had the idea to go and visit Lia to be honest. It was only a dream for Lia to visit him since her finances aren’t as stable as Dominic’s. While receiving a little over minimum wage at the diner is enough for just her and her cat's needs, it’s not enough for her moms needs or for saving. Her tips help out with her mother, but the remainder of them immediately go to her car fund. 

While it would be fun to go, she’s had no financial opportunities to even think of visiting New York again. 

The first time was lucky when her old California friend paid for everything. 4 girls were invited to her birthday bash and the birthday girl, Erika, was nice (and rich enough,) to fly them all out just because she wanted her 19th birthday in New York.

For Dominic, the chance was never there because his work has always been extensive, and his company rarely gives out long vacation breaks. He just recently got moved to a position that allows him to be able to almost work full time outside the office.

When Dominic learned about this position and the possibilities of less time spent at work, he immediately took the deal. Once everything was signed, he booked a flight and date to see Lia.

It was almost instinctual when he did it, there wasn’t even another thought in his brain. Dominic just did it, no second guessing himself or worrying about how it could go wrong. 

He doesn't regret it at all now as he stares at the lady in the middle row of the plane giving her flight safety speech. He’s happy that he did it even if Lia wants to cut off his balls right now. The lady in the navy blue slowly fades out of his vision, and he falls asleep feeling the slight rumble of the plane’s take off. 

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crazy stuff!!!!!!!!!

[grooveland]

They removed the #breezeblock and she no longer lights up at night, I imagine the wrecking ball is gonna start swinging on the Palms Hotel soon to make room for the Luxury Apartment Lofts, they are keeping the sign tho. . . #portland #pdx #palmshotel #palmsmotel #portlandphotography #pdxdesign #photography #portlandoregon #urbanphotography #portlandphoto #portlandphotos #oldportland #portlandsigns #motel #pdxmotel #signs #pdxsigns #thepalms #neon #neonsigns #pdxneon #motelsigns #interstateave (at Palms Motel) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqBSjZ8PIxq/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[jimhair]

If I’m lucky I’ll meet friends for coffee on a Saturday morning. Yesterday @oldtowncoffeepdx I was able to spend and hour with @saljaramillo1993 and @ted.mishima and Nicole, the owner. As the sun came out mid-day I was grateful to meet a few people as I wandered through Old Town, and especially enjoyed meeting Earl who teaches art to middle schoolers. It is such a gift to hear someone share stories about their life and experiences, and must be the most subversive threat to the people who want to encourage strife in America. “For millions of years, mankind lived just like the animals. Then something happened which unleashed the power of our imagination. We learned to talk and we learned to listen. Speech has allowed the communication of ideas, enabling human beings to work together to build the impossible. Mankind's greatest achievements have come about by talking, and its greatest failures by not talking. It doesn't have to be like this. Our greatest hopes could become reality in the future. With the technology at our disposal, the possibilities are unbounded. All we need to do is make sure we keep talking.” Stephen Hawking Earl, Portland, February 11, 2023 🇺🇦💔🌎💔🌏💔🌍💔🇺🇦 #earth #america #human #family #people #documentary #street #portrait #artist #teacher #photography #mediumformat #4x5 #camera #bnw @ilfordphoto #film #blancoynegro #blancetnoir #Hēiyǔbái #siyahbeyaz #白黒 #shirokuro #blackandwhite #istillshootfilm #photojournalism #pdx #portland #nw #northwest #oregon 230215 HP5 1947 Graflex Super D Kodak 190mm 5.6 Ektar https://www.instagram.com/p/CokcLxkpPx6/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[ainulindaelynn]

Top 10 Bands/Musicians

Tagged by the wonderful @aeide and @sleeplessincarcosa <3

Some of these are temporary and some are always. Aaand I’m breaking the rules to go off the rails because it’s late 😂

1. Def Leppard - it’s always Def Leppard. On every music list I ever do, it will always be Def Leppard. Foolin’? Animal? The BEST.

2. The Black Keys - one of you suggested this ages ago and I fell down the rabbit hole never to be seen again.

3. Joseph - this is a local PDX band that’s gone a bit bigger, but they KILL at this very airy sound and have some lyrics that are just 🙌. Whirlwind, Honest, Canyon, Wind… there are so many good ones.

4. John Denver - Being honest here 😂 My dad grew up VERY rural, packing horses into the mountains on the weekends, and his dad used to play this on the radio when he was a kid, making breakfast, so he’s always done the same and it conjures alllll of that for me. And he writes with a lot of texture. Experiential. You hear the flight patterns of The Eagle and the Hawk. You see the sea spray in Calypso. These days, I do a lot of gender-neutralizing with his music, but he was very much a hippie (see Rhymes & Reasons 😂), so I think he’d do that himself if he were still writing today. He has so many I love: Matthew, To the Wild Country, Poems, Prayers, & Promises… Among all his famous ones. I mean what other songwriter leaves after a fight and returns with Annie’s Song? It’s just absurd 😂

5. Ingrid Michaelson - She never comes to mind when I think of artists I love, but I have 30-some songs of hers. She just never misses the mark. Her old stuff. Her new stuff. It’s all fantastic.

6. Dean Lewis - Half his songs were written for Thalexios. Change my mind.

7. RAIGN - both of these last two are for a handful of ship-specific songs (likely short lived), although I’m coming to love RAIGN’s style more and more.

8. Imagine Dragons - immediately puts me back in a very specific era. They don’t swear in their songs and usually I couldn’t care less, but when I was doing mental health support in schools that made them one of the few bands we could listen to and they were ALWAYS on, especially Whatever It Takes. I love the person I was then - I was very myself, despite the fact that things were WILD 24/7. I sang a lot of Start Over on my way to work 🤣

9. Mumford & Sons - Don’t know as much about them as I should, but this is an era too. Awake My Soul especially, but there are a dozen at least. And in lieu of a 10th, I’ll do Story Time, because this has me nostalgic and it’s way too long and tumblr is something of a void, right…? 😂 When I listened to them most, I was super young, had started working with a nonprofit, and my worldview was being blown apart. I was also “not-dating” a guy I’d known my whole life - a marine stationed overseas at the time. Before he reached out, I’d noticed a pattern of hometown SOs he’d start up with and then ghost when he came back. I knew his game. He just wanted an anchor. We never talked about it and I never felt compelled to tell him I’d NEVER date him, because I knew he was bullshitting me. But things got out of hand. We talked twice a day for 10 months… with a 16hr time difference… during a HUGE time in both our lives. Him processing his life. My revelations. Love, but not as a partner? But we never talked about what we were doing. And at the end, he started scaring me, getting all weepy about me when he was drinking and I felt like an awful person. We talked about him coming home, but I always kept conversations pointed at him, the family he’d see, what they were like, the places he’d go... If he cut ties, I didn’t want broken promises. I wanted it clean. And sure enough, his plane landed and we never spoke again - all that sap, a strange goodbye. He’s a stranger ever since, walking around with a year of my mind tucked inside his, and I smile when I remember him, because it was what we both needed and it ended when it needed. I hope, somehow, he knows that.

Buuut I’ll never break the silence to make sure, so good luck, buddy. Best wishes 😅

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No pressure tagging @desperate-confidence @merelyafigment @milfeivor @newengland-shrike @blue-mono :)

[doomedandstoned]

PDX Sludge Beast VIRAL TYRANT Cuts Loose New Music Video

~Doomed & Stoned Debuts~

By Billy Goate

There's a new voice of doom echoing from dank halls all around the Rose City. Met VIRAL TYRANT, dubbed "a new breed of sonic, sludge-laden force from the mixed temperate rainforest and concrete jungle of Portland, Oregon."

Tapping into the Dungeons & Dragons and horror films, extreme metal and video games for inspiration, the band rails against "dehumanization and group think" with a potent blend of doom, sludge, thrash, grunge, prog, and even black metal. Let's be clear: this isn't an album covering different genres, but one unique strain of metal "woven cohesively together to forge a sound of complex, yet grounded blackened, psychedelic sludge."

Today, Doomed & Stoned brings you the third single from the band's upcoming album, 'Vultures Like You' (2023). "A Savage, Ensnared" introduces us to a place where there's no justice, no peace, no mercy, and is so beautifully accompanied by a music video from Dark Sprite Video

Viral Tyrant bassist Casey Martin reflects on the meaning of the song:

When I approached the idea of lyrics, I started with the way the song sounded. It reminded me of this lone warrior/gunslinger sorta character trope and ran with it. It was approaching the elections at the time and the BLM protests were winding down here in Portland. I wanted to take the opportunity to write a protest song.

I always thought that we need more messages of revolution and catharsis interwoven into our popular culture that reveal the truths of the world and not just a bunch of songs so focused on ego and shallow ethos. I wanted to instill a mood of pessimism and angst. Of frustration and anger. Of cathartic vengeance for freedom and human rights.

I imagined a disembodied narrator like in the Conan The Barbarian film telling a tale that keeps repeating time and time again. The Everyman character of the song is inspired by the struggles of the disenfranchised and the working class from whom imperialism keeps the truth buried.

Viral Tyrant's brand of heaviness pierces deep into the modern psyche, with razor sharp riffs, gruff vocals, and tales not soon forgotten. Vultures Like You comes out July 21st on multiple formats via Ripple Music (pre-order here). Stick it on a playlist with High on Fire, Phantom Hound, Serial Hawk, and Cough.

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[nwbeerguide]

Hosted June 16th Gigantic Brewing Company and Loyal Legion PDX presents "Snackdown VI:Snacking Never Dies!"

https://bit.ly/3KFOwOU Press Release Portland, OR – PDX Beer Week, Gigantic Brewing Company and Loyal Legion are thrilled to announce SNACKDOWN VI: SNACKING NEVER DIES!, a lively and entertaining food and beer pairing event set for Father's Day, Sunday, June 16th, at The Evergreen event space above Loyal Legion. SNACKDOWN! brings together 8 of Portland's finest chefs and 8 renowned Oregon brewers, pairing them into 8 dynamic Brewer/Chef teams. Each team will craft their ultimate snack and beer pairing, vying for the coveted SNACKDOWN Belt. Attendees will have the opportunity to sample all the pairings and vote for their favorite, adding an interactive element to this one-of-a-kind event. Unlike your typical beer dinner, SNACKDOWN! promises a more relaxed and playful atmosphere, reminiscent of a WWF-style Smackdown. Brewers and chefs will take the stage to hype their pairings, possibly donning wrestling-themed costumes such as luchador masks, spandex, capes, and tassels. DJ Big Tim Slade will be spinning tracks to keep the energy high throughout the evening. Tickets for the event are priced at $49, which includes all 8 small plates and 8 x 5oz beer pours. Guests are encouraged to embrace the wrestling theme and dress up in the most outrageous outfits imaginable. To enhance the festive mood, there will be old WWF wrestling footage projected throughout the venue. All proceeds after expenses from SNACKDOWN will benefit P:ear, a local charity dedicated to building positive relationships with homeless youth through education, art, recreation, and job training. P:ear's mission is to affirm personal worth and create more meaningful and healthier lives for young people in the community. 2024 SNACKDOWN BREWERY/CHEF TAG TEAMS: Gigantic Brewing + Morchella Von Ebert Brewing + Pizza Thief Brujos Brewing + Machete Breakside Brewing + Salt & Straw Block 15 Brewing + Loyal Legion Vice Beer + El Viejon Cerveceria Del Norte + The Pie Spot SteepleJack Brewing + Prime Tap House Join us for an unforgettable Father's Day celebration filled with creativity, fun, and fantastic food and beer pairings. SNACKDOWN VI: SNACKING NEVER DIES! is the perfect way to enjoy top-tier culinary delights in a uniquely entertaining setting. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit https://www.pdxbeerweek.com/schedule/snackdown-vi-snacking-never-dies.  SNACKDOWN VI: Snacking Never Dies! Sunday, June 16th, 1-3:30pm The Evergreen above Loyal Legion 710 SE 6th Ave All ages  LINK TO THE PROMO VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67LLg1Az7qE About PDX Beer Week: PDX Beer Week is an annual celebration of craft beer culture in Portland, Oregon, featuring a diverse range of events, tastings, and activities that highlight the city's vibrant brewing community. About Gigantic Brewing Company: Gigantic Brewing Company is an independent, artisanal brewery located in the Southeast quadrant of Portland. We hold ourselves to a simple principle – Never Give an Inch. We vow to start small and (stubbornly) stay small, focusing our efforts on making exceptional beer, rather than a lot of beer. When you drink Gigantic, know that we didn't just put our names on the label – our effort, imagination, and dry wit are in every beer.   from Northwest Beer Guide - News - The Northwest Beer Guide https://bit.ly/4bWe1HJ

[autistickaitovocaloid]

I know it doesn't really have a plot other than "have fun with miku + her friends :)" (excluding pdx which has an actual story) but the canon implications of Project Diva sure are something. Like imagine if you went to work one day and a 16 year old version of yourself from an alternate universe was there what would you do?

[diabetesinsider]

Artichoke Capers

Artichoke capers...well yes - both meanings ring true in this flavorful pasta dish. Artichokes added to capers and kalamata olives add a tart flavor to the whole wheat pasta tossed with Parmesan cheese.  Or as I whimsically imagine anthropomorphic artichokes and olives capering about diving in and out of slippery strings of spaghetti noodles.  Either way this makes a great side dish served with fried pork chops and cantaloupe chunks on the side.  It also works well as a cold salad the next day providing you have any left over.  See what you think...

4 c. water

8 oz. whole wheat spaghetti pasta, dry, broken

1/4 c. oil

1/2 c. kalamata olives

3/4 c. sliced almonds

1 - 14.5 oz. jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained - reserve liquid

1 - 4 oz. jar capers, drained

1 t. salt + to taste

1 t. pepper + to taste

Optional:  1 c. Parmesan cheese, grated

In a large pot, bring water to a boil.  Add pasta, boil until just tender.drain off excess water.  Toss in oil coating thoroughly.  Add olives, almonds, artichokes, and kapers.  Toss again to mix all elements including salt and pepper.  If you're going with the cheese option this is the time to do it - add cheese, toss again until cheese is softened.  Add in some of the reserved artichoke liquid if you like your pasta a little creamier.

Once I’ve done a quick clean up from a fast and easy meal for the family, I scamper down the stairs to my basement sewing studio to stitch deep pocket chef aprons form my online shop - www.etsy.com/shop/topdrawerthreads .

Or, I’m putting the finishing touches on hand knit hats and scarves for my online shop - www.etsy.com/shop/topdraweryarns - worked by me from upcycled recycled yarns sourced from my favorite creative reuse shop - SCRAP PDX.

My daughter’s have an online shop - www.etsy.com/shop/yesdesigns - where they design and sew cotton pocket knickers for your leisure and party moments.

My older daughter has an online shop - www.etsy.com/shop/wildwovenwomen - where she works upcycled recycled yarns into eye catching funky boho striped scarves.

[curtisandersen]

We randomly decided to go visit @mikebennettart ‘s @wonderwoodsprings tonight and we’re not disappointed! The coffee shop is amazing and would be a great place for the @nogamesforoldmen gang to play a session or two. The interactive walk-thru is a fun bit of nostalgia and imagination. All images are presented without context because you should experience this fist hand. #thingstodoinportland #pdx #dnd #dungeonsanddragons #keepportlandweird #coffeehouse #magicandcreatures #adventure https://www.instagram.com/p/CkCoBJLLfbk/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[heartoclock]

[3:56 pm] “i am soooo tired...”, you huffed as you and sihun walked back to your apartment. “oh come on! we only walked 4 blocks lazy pants”, sihun replied. you laid on your couch and motioned for sihun to come and cuddle with you. “you know we have dinner reservations right? we can’t just take a nap.”

“just cuddle me~~ who said anything about taking a nap?”

he just smiled to himself and cuddled closer to you, “only for you.”

[x1masterpeace]

non-idol boyfriend!au : Dongyoon

- very ordinary student philologist with brightest smile;

- had a crush on you in the library when you was there with your team and painted a poster for a biology project;

- tried to come often just to see you and even missed a few lessons because of you;

- at some moment he couldn’t take his eyes off you, and you meet your eyes. you winked sweetly, and his heart beat at times stronger;

- after this time library becomes to your little place, and time after time you made his heart beat more often with some innocent signs of attention. but he was still too shy to talk with you;

- and you took the situation into your own hands, realizing that as soon as you finish the project, it will be harder for you to find each other

- in that moment when you asked him to meet somewhere outside the library his eyes sparkled. in this moment you realized that you had a crush on him

- now he’s doing all that he can to see you more often

- like, you are doing your homework together

- or dinners in university’s dining room – you are always texting each other if someone is late

- Dongyoon is not so jealous guy, but he always feel uncomfortable when you talk about some boys from your team;

- and you know about that, lightly banging his nose and tell smth like ‘hey, you’re really think that I look at least one of them knowing that magnificent guy is waiting for me with my favorite donuts?’;

- after that Dongyoon literally melts;

- because of education you don’t see each other so often, but if it does happen, it’s remembered for long time;

- like the moment when Dongyoon sneezed so loud that somebody thought that it was film’s part, and both of you couldn't concentrate on the movie and run away;

- or cafe date where you you organized a marathon of eating ice cream, because of what you lost your voice, but you were immensely happy;

- or that momentous day when you wandered around the shops with various accessories, when he suddenly disappeared. you waited him for 20 minutes, but forgot about all when you saw a small bouquet and cute necklace with metal fox, and after that he officially asked you to be his girlfriend;

- and that moment when in response you almost burst into tears of laughter, pulling from the bag a similar necklace bought a week ago.

[jimhair]

My favorite color has always been red, and as I wander, I have also enjoyed day-dreaming and thinking of what I photograph as a spark for imagination. A Tree may also be our oldest metaphor. From Wikipedia: “Vortigern (Welsh: Gwrtheyrn) King of the Celtic Britons from Powys is interrupted whilst attempting to build a fort at Dinas Emrys. He is told by Merlin/Ambrosius (Welsh: Myrddin) to dig up two dragons beneath the castle. He discovers a red dragon representing the Celtic Britons (now Welsh) and a white dragon representing Anglo-Saxons (now English).” The Tree, Portland, April 2014 🇺🇦💔🌎💔🌏💔🌍💔🇺🇦 @portlandjapanesegarden #earth #america #human #family #photographer #documentary #japanesemaple #japanese #garden #wales #cymru #dragon #tree #portrait #photography @kodak #mediumformat #ektar #film @kodakprofessional #pdx #portland #nw #northwest #oregon #photojournalism #crown #graphic #4x5 #camera 140409 Kodak Ektar film 1963 Crown Graphic 135mm Xenar Press lens https://www.instagram.com/p/CmZrTX-PltD/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[namistangerinee]

[21:37] Koo Jungmo

Jungmo never wanted to get you involved to racing, and yet here you are, in his leather jacket on the bleachers next to Minhee, there to cheer him on. He made Minhee make sure you wouldn't drink too much, not even a sip, as he only let you drink sprite. "One sip." You said as you reached out for the cup Minhee was holding that was actually for Jungmo. "No, I don't think so." He replied, swatting your hand away.

"Oh come on! Just a sip."

"No! I promised Mogu."

"He wouldn't mind,"

"Uh, yes he would."

"Please?

"No-"

"Y/n!" Jungmo called out for you as he watched you and his best frind argue over a stupid drink. Your eyes lit up as they set on Jungmo’s figure, his helmet in his hand, his hoodie smeared all over with oil and dirt. He would use his signature leather jacket, but he wanted you to use it tonight. You start to rush down the bleachers, mumbling a few apologies to people you accidentally kick or bump into.

Jungmo laughs at you when you finally reach his arms, your own circling around his waist, your face pressed up to his hoodie, the oil now on your face as well. "Baby, I'm sorry but i'm gonna have to put this on your back okay? I swear it's not a kick me sign. I only do that to Mini." He mumbled against your forehead as you felt him stick something to your back. You pull back from him, an eyebrow raised in curiosity. "What is it?"

He grinned at you before placing a quick, wet kiss to your lips, also known as his infamous good luck kiss he would always require in order to win every race. He then raised his helmet to his head, his fluffy hair bouncing as his head fits through it perfectly. "Ask Minhee, babe." Was the only thing he said before he got onto his motorcycle, zooming off with an 'I LOVE YOU BABYYY' You giggle as you wave back at him. Turning around, you notice everyone staring at your back. "I will beat his ass if it says kick me."

You walk up cautiously, sure not to bump into more people. You reach your seat just to see Minhee smirking at you. "Oh my fucking god it says kick me, doesn't it?" You panic, trying to rip off whatever was on your back. Minhee hits the back of your head, making you stop to hold your head in pain.

"Keep it on, it will save you, trust me." His words confuse you even more. You face him with a big frown, "What does it say?" You ask him, scowling as you see one of the showgirls trying to touch Mark. You grin in triumph when he zooms off in his motorbike. "It says 'KOO JUNGMO’S PROPERTY (the jacket included)'. He's whipped for you. I've never seen him so in love." He coos when a big hue of pink dusts over your cheeks.

"Oh." You state, watching your boyfriend as he gets ready to race, the light pink on your cheeks growing bigger into a deep crimson as you thought of what Minhee said. You watch as Jungmo starts revving up his engine, standing out in his hoodie as the rest of the contestants are all wearing leather jackets. A tiny smile appears on your face when you realize he had given you his, instead of wearing it himself.

Your cheeky boyfriend glanced at you, and although his helmet and hair blocked it, you swear you saw a small wink sent to you. He was definitely gonna win.

NOT ME GHOSTING FOR LIKE A MONTH 😭✋ here’s the a very very shitty Jungmo little drabble to make it up haha 🤠 i hope it’s okay 😔🔫 please feel free to find and read my other posts, like seriously, please

MY DUMBASS JSNFSJBFSJG I KEPT THE MARK LEE AND DIDNT CHANGE IT TO KOO JUNGMO UGHHH IM SO SO SO SO SO SORRY GJENJWBTHENG

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Reverend Nat’s Hard Cider Taproom & Cidery celebrates its 12th anniversary and its new location, July 22nd.

image sourced from Reverend Nat’s Hard Cider

Press Release

Twelve years after starting a cidery at home in his basement, Nat West is celebrating the opening of a new Reverend Nat’s Hard Cider Taproom & Cidery on SE Division Street with a Summer Night Market. In partnership with Assemblage PDX, the street will be closed for the event which features 26 local artists and vendors and eight food carts from the new Farmhouse Carts pod attached to the Rev Nat’s Taproom. The Night Market is a benefit for the Portland Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, Order of Benevolent Bliss, an advocacy and support group for the LGBTQIA+ community. “I started this business in my basement without imagining that it would be successful enough to move beyond my house,” said Nat West. “In the last decade I’ve served a lot of people from around the world who have visited to enjoy cider from my two locations in Portland prior to this new space, each one an upgrade. Now I couldn’t be more excited to join the amazing Division Street business community and welcome cider fans new and old to my new home.” The new Cidery & Taproom is located on SE 35th Place, one door down from Division Street and behind the long-standing wood-fired Italian restaurant Cibo. A new 9-space food cart pod opened adjacent to the cidery earlier this year and features acclaimed Mama Chow’s Chinese street food, Sunrise Coffee Co, Shera Indian, Thai Burger PDX, Let’s Roll, Gyro World and E-San Thai. A side door connects the air conditioned Reverend Nat’s Taproom to the outdoor covered and heated cart pod dining area. Behind the Taproom is a 5000 square foot production area previously occupied by Southeast Wine Collective and Logsdon Farmhouse Ales. In the coming weeks, the Reverend Nat’s team will be consolidating their cidermaking operations into the new space as they move out of their production-only facility under the 405 bridge in North Portland. Nat continued, “I have been looking for a new Taproom since we were forced to close our previous Taproom in 2020, but I didn’t want just any place that would work. I wanted a space that brought our over ten years of history and world-class ciders to a neighborhood where we had other food and beverage businesses to work alongside.” The new Taproom is open seven days per week with hours on Monday through Thursday from 3 pm to 9 pm and Friday, Saturday and Sunday from noon to 10 pm. The upcoming Summer Night Market continues a tradition that Reverend Nat’s began at their previous home off NE Broadway. This marks the fourth time that the popular cidery has partnered with other artists and craftspeople to showcase handmade products. This year the offerings from local makers include handmade clothes and guitars, drinkware, wall art, scents, jewelry and home goods, useful gadgets, plant accessories, ceramics, soaps, and travel essentials. While browsing these handicrafts, you can enjoy six hard ciders, five local beers, and five non-alcoholic options include a new Rev Nat’s alcohol-removed hard cider and four non-alcoholic beers. This family-friendly event has no entry fee, minors are welcome, and runs from 4 pm to 10 pm. More information on the Summer Night Market can be found on Rev Nat’s social media channels as well at revnats.com/news/12th-anniversary-night-market/ More about Reverend Nat’s Hard Cider: Reverend Nat is a single-minded cider evangelist and craft beer revolutionary who searches the world for superior ingredients to handcraft the most unusual ciders that no one else will make. Founder Nat West started making cider at home in 2004 and opened Reverend Nat's Hard Cider in September of 2011. With unique products like the multiple-fermented Revival, crowd favorite Viva la Pineapple and subtle Saint Citron, he is making cider in the creative spirit of beer geeks. To learn more, check out the website at reverendnatshardcider.com or find him on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @revnatscider. More about Assemblage PDX: Assemblage is Community Supporting Community. Their intent is to contribute to the building of an inclusive community and provide a way for makers, builders and artisans to showcase their work and share their skills with the Pacific Northwest. Their motto of "cooperation, not competition" speaks directly to that intent, for they truly believea rising tide should lift all boats. More about The Portland Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence: The Portland Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, The Order of Benevolent Bliss, is a fully professed house of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. As a 501(C)3 public charitable organization, we are dedicated to the support, education, and development of the LGBTQQIP2SAA+ communities. The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence came into existence on Easter weekend in 1979. Four men dressed in full traditional nun habits went out into the San Francisco community and began what has become our mission. Since that weekend in 1979 many have heeded the calling. There are now hundreds of Sisters manifesting in countries all around the world. The Portland Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence are dedicated to continuing the work started by those 4 Sisters 40 years ago. The name of our House, the Order of Benevolent Bliss, reflects our desire to help our community through charitable acts, community outreach, and education; doing so in a fashion that promulgates universal joy.

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