#put that thang in a museum

[shepscapades]

Hermit a Day May: Day 2 — Xisuma!

I wanted so badly to do his face reveal for this one but I think that’s better suited for narrative dbhc comics >:]

[tiny-vermin]

I want to know more about the m9 artist au!! I remember reading a post or two about it a billion years ago (and would love to read them again) 💜

hi jess!!!! thank u for being interested hehe :")

so ever since i drew that lil thing of essek painting a frank stella inspired painting (or even before), ive been thinking of what kinds of art each of the m9 would do. essek ofc is inspired by a minimalist show that i went to here, all the big names from that movement were shown, but those really dark, sinkhole-like paintings are speaking to me. another artwork of boxes made of mirrors also seems like the thing he would do too

there's a kiln here that we visited which was huge, and surrounding it were artists' studios and some other ceramic sellers, i imagine the clay family having a place like this in the middle of nowhere amongst the trees, and caleb would do his work there

anyways because at heart im a shadowgast luver its centred around them,, they meet at an artist residency or something like that and its an incredibly slow burn that involves talking and not-talking and looking and not-looking. in the end i am but a simple wong kar wai fan so. that kinda vibes would definitely influence this, i would describe it as a quiet burning i guess?? time skipy and words that are not said

i think im gonna rant a bit more about their different mediums and styles so i'll keep it under the cut

i think caleb sculpts figures and portraits, but in a sad, kathe kollwitz charcoal vibe. maybe some funky looking animals, perhaps some pots and vases to look at the pretty glazes. he's interested in using fire to burn texture into different mediums, like ive seen it being used on shellac to make a really cool net of ink looking structure.. but yknow, just seeing the aftermath of glazed ceramic from the kiln is enough, and probably better for him to keep his distance anyways

the clay family produces most of the ceramic to sell, vases, pots, plates, cups, teapots, yknow just a whole array. and its really colourful too, depicting every family members different style. i think caduceus would do some matte glazes with a lot of different colours, theyre all a little wonky but theyre better off that way anyways. he does some really mean ink calligraphy and painting though

jester definitely does,, everything, whatever her heart desires kinda thang. she makes pastel textile installations and lighthearted cute paintings, but theyre always so contemplative and soothing. she gets m9 a lot of work cus her mom has connections, etc etc. i really love the idea of jester creating works that talk about the female body and femininity (definitely not projecting no)

beau is a printmaker and photographer who's really experimental, she loves cyanotypes and printing flowers (for yasha), idk she seems like she would put fabric and rocks into the washing machine to see what would happen. u would probably catch her in someone elses studio learning about what they do or in the library learning about what old people did

veth works in a museum as a curator, getting beau to help her sometimes with gathering artworks and artists etc. she probably organises community art projects for kids and public art installations. her house is full of m9's artworks and various other artists shes worked with.

yasha does bouquets as her post-retirement part time job, prior to that no one really knows what she did ("she probably murdered a bunch of people and is now hiding from the government"). fjord draws comics for fun but is also not a job for him, molly is a question mark for me. but these guys probably wont be in it as much anyways

im still not sure what format i wanna do this in, im actually having fun just writing it in my notebook now (digital does not facilitate the creative juices) but i do want to do some visuals like fake movie stills or storyboards. maybe they will work together well???? dunno. working on the other shadowgasty thing im doing made me realise how much easier it is to draw when there's a script already there, so im writing the script for myself

im definitely not as practiced in writing as i am in drawing, but idk im just gonna have some fun and see where that takes me, meanwhile try not to feel too bad that its fanart HAHA (very bad habit)

edit: i just saw my previous thoughts on beau being an art journalist, but i kinda like this better.. but maybe she can do both muah

[yuncheoligans]

~Beautiful Stranger~

Pairing: Yunho x Reader. (The guys are involved at some point too but not romantically.) NonIdol! AU

Description: A lonely perpetually single grad student working at a museum is approached by a handsome man, he looks expensive. Maybe this is your chance to get swept off your feet. Maybe he wants something else.

Warnings: I don't censor myself so I don't censor the characters, so Language warning. Let me know if I missed anything.

taglist: @legohwa, @hwaightme

~Masterlist~

~Series Masterlist~

a/n: Okay! I was originally going to make this a one-shot but I think I have too much storyline in my head to make it that way so Surprise! Series time! I'm really excited about this one so please let me know what you guys think, I'm having so much fun writing it already.

Also yes the Teaser is included at the beginning of the chapter, I added some stuff to it so I just put it in.

w/c: 4258

Chapter One: Handsome Stranger

The blaring sound of my morning alarm disturbs the dreams of a man sweeping me off my feet, his voice no longer sweet as honey but now Kick It by NCT 127. I guess I’m getting introduced to some New Thangs today  So it was going to be that kind of day, no school but long hours at work as a gallery attendant but also archivist in training, the latter being an unpaid internship…of course. Yeah, long day. I got up, finally silencing my alarm and pulling myself out of my full sized bed, the only luxury I could afford on my own, to drag myself down the hallway to our shared bathroom and brush my teeth. Let’s hope I’m awake enough to remember not to drink Orange Juice again as I look for breakfast. Now how long until I have to catch my train? And if I miss it how long until the bus? It’s not a terrible walk but I need to eat. Maybe I can get to Uni from here. Why does London have to be so confusing!

I’m not originally from the UK but my parents moved back and forth for a variety of things while I was growing up so it’s like a second home. I came here for my graduate program in Art History and made a few friends…moved in with them and now there’s 5 people in an apartment made for 3. We all go to University College London and live off campus in the cheapest place we could find. I was fortunate enough to get a job and internship at The National Gallery here. I’m lucky and I can pay rent but that’s about it, I’m by no means well off and trust me I could use a few extra of any sort of money. 

“You’re up early y/n” William, my flatmate’s boyfriend said passing by the open door.

“Work.” was all I mumbled as I head back to my room to pick out my outfit for the day. I stayed up writing this stupid research paper all night and what do I have to show for it…the not so designer bags under my eyes. Most days are filled with a plethora of alarms going off around the same time, lucky for my flatmates, I’m the only one with work today I guess. Alright, which combination of suit pants, blouse, and jacket am I going to wear today…All Black? All Black. I finished setting everything out before heading downstairs to eat just in case I got something on my shirt again. Last time I decided to make this beautiful breakfast sandwich with a runny egg and it broke onto the bright pink blouse I had picked for the day on the tube going to work, my boss was not happy about the spill. Did I cry, yeah…hey the saying is crying over spilt milk not spilt eggs.

“Oh hi y/n!” my other flatmate's girlfriend Emma cheerily said. “I’m just making Becks some breakfast do you want any?”

“Sure Ems…thanks.” I nodded. If I didn’t have to cook I wasn’t going to complain. Oh that’s the other thing you should know, I’m the only one single in this apartment anymore…or flat. Whatever you want to call it. 

The two sleeping while their partners roam around are my best friends for 2 years, Becka (Rebecca) and Liz (Elizabeth), I only use their full names when I’m angry at them, there have been plenty of arguments in the small confinement of our apartment. There’s 2 bedrooms upstairs, one above the living room, one above the downstairs bedroom, the bathroom is in between the two and just up the set of stairs. Downstairs is the living room, and subsequent dining area. Kitchen is just through to the back and off to the right is bedroom number 3. Yes we all share one bathroom, no it’s not as fun as it sounds. I live in the room at the front of the place above the living room. I was going to take the downstairs room because I came home late and didn’t want to wake anyone until Liz and Will got together, when they started dating they went at it like rabbits. Becka offered to switch with me since she was barely home to begin with, she and Emma had just started dating so she was with her a lot, at school doing lengthy research papers, or at her internship at the hospital. Her internship slowed down so she had a lot of time to be home and spend time with the love of her life. They’re cute don’t get me wrong…just unfortunate to be the only one single here. 

“Thanks again Ems.” I said cleaning the plate I used as I got up to finally get dressed. “It was really good, Becka is lucky to have you.”

“I certainly am.” said woman came into the room perking up at her partner. “Thank you again love.”

“I’ll be going before that breakfast makes a fast journey back up.” I laughed receiving a towel to the face. I put on the outfit I had picked out, touched up my hair so I didn’t look like I was coming out of bed, and set off for the day. Thankfully I didn’t miss my train so it was only 45 minutes to get to work. I know that sounds like a lot but it’s not so bad when you’re used to it. I get to listen to music and relax a little more before starting a long long day.

The opening of a museum is never exciting, there’s probably 10 maybe 15 guests in the first 3 hours of opening, not much to do, luckily the museum lets me work on my internship first on these long days so I’m not bored out of my mind by the time I’m done. I usually clock in around lunch time finally and sit or stand around for the rest of the day depending on what they want me to do that day. 

“Y/n” you’re going to be in Room 43 today.” my boss Henry looked at me.

“Well at least I get to look at some of my favorites today.” I sighed, knowing I was going to be on my feet for the rest of the day was not something to invoke joy. Room 43 on Level 2 had our Van Gogh, Gauguin, and Seurat paintings, most notably Sunflowers by Van Gogh, Van Gogh’s Chair, and Motherhood by Picasso. One of my favorites was-

“A Vase of Flowers, Paul Gauguin,” said the smoothest voice I’ve ever heard. Like butter melting on bread.

“Yes, one of my favorites in the room.” I smiled before turning towards the man. My breath hitched, there before me stood a man about 6 foot 1, dressed in a suit that looks like I don’t know how to pronounce the designers name, oxford shoes, no tie,his nose had a slight point to it, a jawline that looked like it was sculpted by Michelangelo, full eyebrows, his eyes soft and warm, finally his black hair. He was perfect, absolutely stunning, I wanted to look at him more than the art around me.

“Can you tell me about it?” he smiled.

“Oh, yes absolutely.” Anything to talk to him. “Painted by Gauguin in 1896, painted with Oil Paints-”

“Ah so it needs something breathable to not ruin the paints?” he smiled. “When transported for cleaning?”

“Yes, since oils are very hard to fix if damaged and excess moisture can ruin them like the whole water and oil thing... So um anyways, Paul Gauguin painted 'A Vase of Flowers' when he arrived in Tahiti for his second stay in 1895. The vase is bursting with exotic flowers including hibiscus, white and yellow frangipani and white tiare. The flowers look as though they are past their best as some blossoms have fallen onto the table. This suggests that Gauguin was not interested in the horticultural detail but instead the decorative shapes and interweaving of colors of the display.”

“Very interesting.” his smile grew. “Sorry one of my friends is very interested in this piece but I never knew what it was painted with.”

“Excuse me ma’am.” an older woman called my attention. “I had a question about this piece.”

“Oh, well I’m glad I could help sir. I’m y/n.” I shook his hand. “Please let me know if you have more questions.I’ll um..be over there” I nodded, giving him time to look at the painting. A handsome stranger interested in learning about one of my favorite pieces…he’s probably married. I’m going to be alone forever.

“Thank you beautiful.” he flashed a smile my way. 

The beautiful stranger hung around for quite some time staring at the piece, he even had a notebook where he wrote some notes and made a sketch of the painting. No I wasn’t staring at him…okay maybe I totally was but it’s not everyday you see someone that attractive in here, he was practically an art piece himself. No I wasn’t fantasizing about him taking me away in some fancy car with the engine revving going way to fast down the street to a fancy restaurant where the prices aren’t even on the menu and he tells me not to worry about it and to order what I like, he’d probably call me something cheesy like baby, honey, sweetheart, dear, starlight, honey bun….darling…his. NO! Oh my god you can’t fantasize about that stuff he asked you a question. You really are deprived. 

Work was the same as ever after the man left, I was stuck making sure no one touched the art until the museum closed and then I got to go home after clocking out. Back to the happy couples…I put on my earbuds and walked to the station, after staring at someone all day I wasn’t really ready to be reminded I was single forever. Oh well, no choice…maybe I’ll stop and get food and just head up to my room so they won’t notice.

“Hey y/n!” a voice yelled in the tunnel. “Aww hey do you have your earbuds in?” he tapped my shoulder.

“I have mace!” I whipped around feeling someone tap me. Oh. “Wooyoung! Don’t scare me that way!” I hit him gently and took my earbuds out.

“Heading home?” he asked.

“Yeah, I just got off work.”

“I was hoping you were going to say a date,” he sighed.

“Can’t find one. I stare at paintings from the 1800s all day.” I chuckled and nudged him. “Let me know if you find Degas or Van Gogh walking around, I’m pretty sure I know more about them than myself at this point.”

“I’ll be sure to point them your way.” he smiled. “Not even one of your coworkers huh?”

“I went out for drinks a while ago with David but he was so boring, no spice you know. Plus he’s one of those water is too spicy guys.”

“Oh yeah, ew.”

“I don’t know, maybe I’m just always going to be single. I just want someone…who’s a little interesting you know?”

His eyes lit up, he had heard that sentence a few days ago from someone else, he knew what to do.

“Well maybe I have this friend?” he started.

“Oh god not matchmaker Woo again.” I rolled my eyes as we got on the train.

“Hey look I really thought you two would hit it off.”

“Woo he just wanted to make his ex jealous…and I ended up with a ruined dress and a large bill.”

“I apologized and paid you back for his meal. I’m sorry!”

“I know you did.”

“Okay but seriously, this guy is one of my best friends, he’s got some money, he’s actually single single, like hasn’t had a partner in years single, he likes art, he’s tall, he’s not a scumbag, and he’s interesting. I promise you’ll like him.” he pleaded.

“Woo I just-”

“Pleaseeee just one date and then if you don’t like him you can tell me to fuck off whenever you want, please please please!”

“Okay okay fine…one date. Just…one ok?” I sighed. I trust Wooyoung. I do. He's a good friend, great even…his matchmaking skills are just…hit or miss.

“You won’t regret it, and be sure to thank me at the wedding!” he got up at his stop.

“Woo there won’t-!” the doors closed… “be a wedding.” I groaned. Just what have I gotten myself into.

“Hey sour puss what’s with the face?” Liz asked as I came in.

“Ran into Wooyoung on the train.”

“Oh how’s he doing? Also what did he do, you’re not in a bad mood every time you see him” she smiled. “Will is in the bathroom.” I motioned to head up and stopped at her words

“He begged me to go on a blind date with someone he knows.”

“Oh god because that worked out so well last time.” she smiled.

“What did?” Becka came into the room.

“Woo set y/n up on a blind date…again.” Liz smiled.

“Oh god, you have my number I will come get you.” Becka chuckled.

“He promised it wouldn’t be as bad this time but I don’t know I’m still worried.” I rubbed my arm. “He did apologize for last time but still…that was so bad.”

“Do you know anything about this one?” Liz asked.

“Apparently he’s tall, very single, likes art, and has money?” I said remembering what Wooyoung told me on the train.

“Ooo tall handsome rich single man?” They both chuckled. “How does Wooyoung know someone like that?”

“Beats me honestly, but I said I would try…even though I regret it already.”

“And when is said date?” Becka asked.

“Dunno….he’ll probably text me about it later.” I sighed. “I mean I guess it couldn’t be too bad to try.”

“It’s probably worse to trust Woo than to go on the date.” Liz smiled and Will came down.

“Who’s got a date?” he asked.

“y/n” Liz said and made room on the couch for her boyfriend.

“Oh y/n has a date?” Emma sat next to Becka.

“I’m off to bed, it looks like a date night.” I waved. 

No need to be reminded I’m still…very much single.

~~~~~~~~~

“Hyung Hyung Hyungie Hyung-ah Hyunghyunghyung” Wooyoung began annoying the older man at his desk.

“Yes Wooyoung?” Yunho looked up from his computer, blueprints and notes scattered around the desk. “Do you need another reference photo or something?”

“No no that’s fine, it’s all coming together.” Wooyoung brushed the man off. “I found you the perfect date!”

“Woo we’ve talked about this, I don’t date.” he sighed.

“No no listen really, she's perfect for you, she’s single and lives with two other couples so she’s practically begging to get out, she doesn’t ask a lot of questions, she knows a bunch about art and everything.”

“Wouldn’t that make it easier for us to get caught Wooyoung? She could tell fakes from the real ones?”

“Nah her eyesight is too bad for that unless she’s up close and personal. She could help us out with transporting them properly, you know, how to keep them undamaged. Plus she’s really pretty, you’d like her…oh and she’s funny, sarcastic, looks good on your arm at a party.”

“Why don’t you date her then?”

“Oh hyung don’t be silly, you’re the one getting old, you need to settle down, don’t you want to spend time with someone, you know spend some of that money on them, have someone besides us…help relieve some stress?”

“We’re the same age Wooyoung.” he closed his laptop.

“Oh no, my birthday is in November, yours just passed.”

The room got quiet.

“You’re not letting this go until I say yes are you?”

“Oh come on just one date! You’ll like her, I bet you’ll even get married come on! Please please please please please please please please please please please please pleasepleasepleaseplease-”

“Okay!!...Okay fine, just one date, and we’re not-” Wooyoung left. “Getting married…”

Yunho couldn’t help but think of the beautiful stranger he met at the museum earlier, he caught her staring a few times but couldn’t bring himself to say more in case she got suspicious, but man did he want to, her smile was infectious, her clothing choices mimicked his own, she knew about the art he wanted…but he’s a criminal, no one would ever want to be with a criminal, it’s not that he can’t do the time he just wouldn’t want to drag someone else into it, although he certainly wouldn’t mind coming out to that beautiful face…if he ever got caught that is, he has no plans on making that a reality. 

“One date.” he sighed to himself.

~~~~~~~~~~

I smoothed over the dress I chose for tonight, Wooyoung couldn’t wait to text me and tell me his friend said yes. Why did I bother saying yes this is…no let’s..let’s be hopeful, maybe he’ll be nice, and funny, and hopefully a little good-looking….please Wooyoung…don’t do this to me.

“You look gorgeous y/n!” Emma and Liz squealed, their partners on the couch. 

“We definitely won’t be seeing you tonight.” Becka chuckled.

“Oh please I’m definitely not going to sleep with this guy, it’s the first date and it’s a Wooyoung blind date.” I rolled my eyes.

“I mean if he’s lucky we won’t see you tonight.” Liz laughed. “He’ll certainly only have his eyes on you this time.”

“One can hope” I groaned. “I better go, I don't want to show up late.” I grabbed my purse and a long black coat to keep warm. Of course there’s a hole in the pocket…I really need to get this fixed. 

“It’s going to be warm out, just forget the coat and get it fixed later.” Liz called out. “Go go! You’ll be late.”

It feels weird to walk around the city in just a dress and heels, I feel a little exposed but it’s not any different from the other people I’ve seen I guess…I made my way to the station to go to the restaurant Wooyoung had picked out, he told me to dress fancy so I got the fanciest dress I could. Black and white, a little lace, elegant but not over the top, stops at the knee, a cute little black heel and my hair pulled up into one of those fancy buns. Hopefully I remembered my glasses this time in my bag.

When Jung Wooyoung says fancy restaurant he wasn’t kidding, I’m pretty sure an appetizer here costs my entire rent, there’s not even prices on the menu how am I supposed to afford-

“Miss y/n?” A voice called. Sounds….familiar?

“Yes?” I turned around and it was the guy from the museum. “Oh hello.” I blushed

“It’s nice to see you again, are you waiting for someone?”

“My um..my friend set me up on this..silly blind date.” I chuckled lightly.

“How funny me too.” he smiled. “I wouldn’t be rude to assume you know a Jung, Wooyoung?”

“That would be the one.” I nodded gently.

“Well how funny would it be if I told you the very person sent me here on a silly blind date as well?”

“Well I suppose that would be…quite nice actually.” I sighed. “Last time I let him talk me into this…it didn’t go well.”

“Ah I know the feeling. She went after her ex after spending 30 minutes with me.” he chuckled.

“Ironic, mine used me to get back with his ex.”

“Now isn’t that just something.” he offered his hand to me. “Shall we go in?”

“How gentlemanly.” I let out a chuckle.

“Oh I’m Yunho by the way, Jeong Yunho.” 

“Oh a James Bond type I see. Last name first.” I chuckled. “Y/n L/n. Sorry I went the other way.”

“Oh god!” they both thought. “It’s you from the museum! What should I do?...stay calm, it’s just a date.”

I never thought I’d thank Wooyoung for setting me up on a date but, I might after this one…he’s so…he’s almost too perfect to be true, he’s interested in what I do, he’s charming, funny, he’s handsome…I..I almost feel like I’m dreaming. I’m pinching myself and not waking up so this has to be real, please be real. If this is a prank Wooyoung I’m never speaking to you again. 

“I should warn you beautiful, I’m quite dangerous.” he chuckled

“Oh are you now? Maybe I should’ve brought a bat.”

Time felt forgotten, it passed by so fast but so slow. Before we knew it the restaurant was closing and asking us to leave.

“Oh don’t worry about the bill.” he waved his hand at me reaching for my wallet. “It’s on me tonight.”

“I couldn’t possibly let you-”

“I insist beautiful.” he smiled and handed the waiter his card….A Black Credit Card!??!?! Oh my god.

“Next time is on me.” I said my cheeks were heating up. “A-As long as it’s pizza.” I joked…not really.

“Pizza sounds perfect if you’re there.” he winked. Oh man he is dangerous. “Can I walk you home? Or perhaps drive you?” he beeped his car…his very expensive silver car. A Rolls Royce?

“Oh my god.” I whispered. “What do you do?” I laughed.

“Oh I just inherited a lot of money from my uncle.”

“Oh sure, do you sell organs on the black market?” I nudged him gently.

“Oh no way, blood freaks me out.” he laughed. “I invest.”

“Sure.” I smiled and got in the car.

“Where to?” he asked.

“Oh right.” I gave him my address and we were off. It was bittersweet driving with him, I really didn’t want it to end yet. If this was going to be my only date with Yunho then…I just wanted to feel special for a little while longer. “Um, would you mind if we made a short stop first? It’s just…a really nice night out and I don’t want to…with my roommates and all.”

“Sure, I wouldn’t mind staying out myself.” he smiled.

“There’s a park just up ahead.” I said bashfully. “We could just…walk around?”

“I like that idea.” he pulled over to the park and before I could even think about opening my door he had sprinted around the car to open it.

“Ever the gentleman.” I stepped out and he offered his arm.

We walked around the park for a little just continuing our conversations from earlier, he shared about his childhood days, some of the stuff he and his brother used to do, his friends and how he met Wooyoung. It was all great until a breeze swept through.

“Here.” he shrugged off his coat and pulled it around me. “Better?” he smiled and his touch on me lingered slightly.

“Better.” I whispered and looked at him. “Thank you.”

“Sure.” he cleared his throat and pulled back slightly. 

It was close to 11pm when we finally decided we had been out long enough, I would hopefully not get hazed about the date and he would hopefully be able to go back to whatever he wanted. Even if it was just one date, it felt like a million and it just felt wonderful.

“Oh your coat.” I started taking it off as we pulled up to my little flat.

“Just give it to me next time Beautiful.” he smiled and put his hand up to stop me.

“Are you sure?”

He nodded.

I leaned over the center console and kissed his cheek leaving a slight pink imprint there.

“Goodnight Yunho, thank you for the…probably most perfect night of my life listening to me talk about work.” I smiled and got out of the car. I’ll miss him.

“Goodnight Beautiful.” he smiled more to himself as he drove off when she walked in her front door.

Did I receive the interrogation of a lifetime? Yes absolutely.

Could I stop smiling? No..Not at all. He listened to me ramble about work and school and how overwhelming it is, he listened to me talk about different paints and how to preserve them and take care of them like it was the most interesting thing he ever heard. I almost hate him for how perfect he is.

“Jung Wooyoung, I'm going to kill you.” I said as he picked up the phone.

“What?! Why!? What happened!?” he sat up on the other line.

“How could you literally give me that after all the shit dates you’ve set me up on!”

“Was it bad? You guys have been out for hours!”

“No! It was amazing! I can’t believe you!” I groaned and flopped onto my bed. “He was…kind and sweet and charming and caring and…everything and I hate you for it.”

“...BECAUSE I WAS RIGHT???”

“BECAUSE YOU WERE RIGHT!” I sat up. “Why did you have to be right!?”

“Because I’m amazing, excuse you. You liked him.”

“Yes.”

“You liked him a lot?”

“Wooyoung I literally would drop everything right now to just listen to his laugh.” I sighed. “It's pathetic.”

“I’ll let you know what he says, I just heard the front door.”

“No Wooyoung please, it's fine. I’ll see you in class tomorrow.” I sighed. “I’ll have to give you his coat too.”

“He gave you his coat? Oh my god. See marriage.”

“Goodnight Woo.”

“I’m the matchmaker god after all.”

“Goodnight! Woo.” I hung up. I hate this.

I hate men.

`Next

[circuscl0wn]

Thoughts as I watched Episode 6 of midnight museum

“Hey, cripple” HEY WHAT??!!

The dialogue that Anthika gave during her confession/conversation with the hooded person felt odd to me b/c it felt like the 4th wall broke. Not gonna lie it wasn’t creative but it got the message across about the necklace.

THE SOUND EFFECTS WHEN ANNE MOVES ARE SICKENING!! I love how they put so much attention and detail into it. Her movements sound like plastic/a mannequin despite her being “alive”

June is Best girl. Namtan you amazing woman. Just give me one chance☝🏾🙇🏾‍♀️

Poor miss thang was just tryna do her job, why kill her and take her leg if you’re gonna be unsatisfied Anne.

Both Anne and ton are taller than Dome…that leg ain’t about to fit nobody

Nvm I see why they kidnapped Dome lol. BUT why didn’t the anklet hurt Ton if he’s also a cursed mannequin? Shouldn’t he have turned black/grey like the others?

Khatha be moving around like he’s old asf..I mean he probably is but he’s in the body of a 30 year old…he needa stop moving like his knees hurt (I say this as a 21yo with incredible knee and back pain)

[purplenachonacho]

I disagree with this because sometimes YOU have to be the one to put yourself out there, to ask, to demand. And ONLY once you've tried it and failed, after multiple times sometimes, can you really say something wasn't meant for you. This is okay. Not everything good in life is meant for you, but that being said there is still enough good in this world for everyone to have a bit of it. But you can't just be passive and expect to get all them good thangs on a silver platter.

Often, the best things in life are ones you have to fight for or are the ones that are a tad difficult to obtain (though, not impossible) or are the ones that won't be handed to you. You've gotta fight for them thangs, put yourself out there. Try and fail.

Even if you fail a lot, that's okay. It is okay to fail.

But even if you fail, you'll have a museum of trying (if you look at this way) as opposed to a gallery of failure (this is a rephrased quote from a TikTok comment, I do not claim credit for it).

But that being said, the advice to "let it be," is good, I just don't think it applies here (you should not be passive when it comes to things you want). Sometimes a situation is unfixable or unchangeable, sometimes you can't do anything. In this case, "let it be."

God bless y'all.

[forbidding-souda]

Heya! I hope you are having a good week so far! Can I request Korekiyo who is going to propose to his fem s/o and how he would go about doing it? Also, if you can write details about their honeymoon, that would be wonderful. Thank you! 💖

Shinguuji Korekiyo proposing to his girlfriend

I have this one and another marriage request thing I'm going to do. I actually woke up early today because it's the rehersal thingy thang for my wedding so I get to see people yay yay. Some people are still flying late so it's like ok but. I also have therapy today lmfao it's so funny. wack ass schedule.

and imma be real ya'll i literally hahdnjfnedjf do not know how a normal person would react to being proposed to tbh I just smiled and kept staring at him for like 12 seconds trying to see if he was joking and when I deduced he wasn't it was literally just a "hell yeah" bc i'm sick and twisted.

✯✯✯✯✯

-Mod Souda

✯✯✯✯✯

He doesn't care about the proposal as much as he does the wedding. He has planned the wedding in his head since he was a child. And, to be fair, he does fully know that you are going to say yes. He doesn't worry about making it something impressive to you or making it something worth remembering, the wedding is what matters; it's all about the wedding. The one thing that he does put a lot of thought into is the ring.

✯ He will be traditional and have a yunio. A yunio is an engagement ceremony, and he knows much about them and their history (because of course he does), he had always wanted to partake in something like that and he is happy that now he has the opportunity. He can finally understand what the people he had studied for half of his life might have felt: the eternal reunion with the woman he loves the most. Beyond the cultural differences between his family in specific and yours, he will try his best to get them to unite somehow. He will use the money he receives to be able to get your family to be able to attend the yunio, as without them, it is nothing at all.

✯ You are semi new to the whole process. The culture is very reminiscent of other forms of weddings. He has combined aspects of many different ones to form the ideal thing he planned in his head. For the longest time, he forgot to ask you what you wanted. Once he gets your opinion, no matter how small, he makes sure to add it in. If he is bunching together all these different cultures, he can add in the respected things you want to include.

A tall room with gold pillars covering the vertex of the walls, velvet curtains covering the few windows, and the small black stage holding a glass podium is where you were when it happened. He loved bringing you to his museum openings -- they are the things that help him make a living with you (you think he likes showing you his Talent and the things that he can create with it, like when he reads you anthologies in form of his favorite past time).

He gave his small speech (he's given thousands of these) before showing off some of the artifacts the he donated and the translated, copied versions of ancient writings he has locked in his own private collection. You follow behind the crowd. You've heard of all of these things before.

His eyes went to yours very often. He was looking for you, he was looking to make sure you were still nearby.

Of course you were.

Why would you leave?

You let him talk to the people all night until finally, they all depart and examine individual artifacts while you step close to your boyfriend (their hearts are in different places while yours is always with his).

"This is a beautiful place," you smile at him. He stares at your face for awhile, noticeably so. He loves looking at you. He loves noticing things about you. Do you notice things about him?

He grabs your hand and spins you in your place. "Yes, but your beautiful is astounding."

"Maybe everybody should be basking over me."

"Perhaps," he hums. "As long as you promise to be mine."

"I do promise."

"You do?"

"I swear to do."

From behind his mask, his lips curl into a small smirk. His eyes glance up to the ceiling in concentration while his fingers fish for something within the internal pocket of his coat. "Such a brilliant coincident it is that you said that before quite frankly," he pulls out a small, velvet black box. "I had gotten this for you."

✯ The honeymoon all depends on where you are willing to go.

✯ Truly, he will take you anywhere in the world. Like literally, anywhere.

✯ And if you don't want to go anywhere special then that's perfect for him (but he will be renting out some sort of historic site, preferably with a garden, and he will be describing things about its history the entire time).

✯ He really does want there to be flowers all around you.

✯ Beyond culture, he does find flowers to be quite attractive in the lence of love.

✯ Japan holds a bunch of beautiful sites but he has no preference when it comes down to the fact that he had ideals about literally everything else about the wedding.

✯ You get 100% say in the honeymoon + the activities you two share during it. Sex or no sex? He doesn't care, both of you have an abiding future together.

✯ He actually doesn't consider this sex to be anything special or different from the hypothetical other times.

✯ Else, if it's the first time you two do something together, he will make sure to make you feel as if you have received a great reward from him (and that he has received a wonderful gift from you).

[peachyposy]

fratboy!bucky blurb

a/n: i dont know what this is… i just like frat boy bucky, but idk this just kinda got me annoyed at him. anywho, here’s a short lil thang with absolutely nO payoff. this is just an intro to the universe so feel free to ask me things about you and bucky and i’ll write, honey!

warnings: alcohol mention, complaining about white people, slightly sexual? (slight booty grab (not of reader)), reader is completely sober, drunk bucky, literally nothing happens i just wanted to write something HEHE

all mistakes are my own, lemme know if there’s something i need to fix!

banner by: maysdigitalarts (thank you love! the banner is so pretty!!)

gif not mine!

Why were you at this cliche sweaty bump and grind for freshly turned young adults? Especially when you knew he was here. You looked around and grimaced with disdain. You never liked parties like this, you much preferred low key hang outs with your best friends- movies, drive thrus, midnight target trips, scavenger hunts at ikea, hide and seek in a museum- that was fun. Not this frat house where everything smelled like sweat and cheap tequila- where all the dudes attempted to score girls like points in a soccer game. This was not fun at all, and seriously, god why the hell were you here?

“Y/n are you sure you don’t want me to make a mocktail for you?”

Ahh, that’s why…

“I’m sure some club soda and fruit juice would be nice, right?” Wanda’s sweet sympathetic and concerned voice asked, aware of your sobriety, and attempting to give you something to do instead of stand against the wall and turn down horny classmates who don’t even recognise you as a functioning and fully sentient being.

Wanda was the sweetest girl you had ever met- kind, caring, considerate.

“Nah, don’t worry about me, Wands, I’ll be fine. You go have fun.” You didn’t want her worrying about you, it’s not her fault she likes the exact parties you despise. You gave her a reassuring smile to calm her nerves, and it evidently worked, as she took a deep breath out that she was holding.

“I would wish for you to enjoy parties like this, but I’m well aware of how trashy and cringe they are,” she remarked with a little laugh.

You shook your head before answering. “Wanda, there’s no need to feel bad for liking parties like this.” You looked around the party scene in front of you before continuing. “You’re right, this isn’t my perfect idea of a night out, but just… calm down. Have some fun- I can endure one night of this, easy peasy!…” You knew she was just putting herself down in an attempt to make you feel better- she didn’t need though.

“…Although, I will admit that if he talks to me, I will tear my eyes out of my skull…” You rolled your eyes in distain of even the very thought of him.

Wanda held a knowing look on her face. “Would it really be that bad to see him, even if it was just for one second?” She sighed in exasperation.

Y/n knew that to Wanda, you sounded unreasonable as hell- why would you avoid and hate a guy so much for the plain reason that you simply did not click with him? But it was more than that- so much more. Wanda had only seen the occasional cocky and annoying one liners that popular “God of Party” o mighty Mr. James Buchanan “Bucky” Barnes would throw at you, somehow always knowing when you was in the worst moods and sneaking up on you only then. But, what she didn’t understand was how truly awful he was…

There was just something about James Barnes that boiled your blood and tested the very patience within you 24/7. You had already gotten your fill of the annoying, drunken, walking boners that were the white, daddy’s money fuelled frat boys of your uni on day two, but James seemed to go above and beyond what you could tolerate as a mere human being. From the loud yelling, the idiotic flirting despite not even knowing your name, to the constant belittling and underestimating of you… for God’s sake, he even had to follow you to your friend group, allowing you not a single spare moment to simply relax and have fun.

You thanked your lucky stars that his incredibly large ego and appetite for attention made sure he was in attendance to every single party ever held, a feat that made him unavailable for midnight Target runs or drive thru’s- everything that you thought was fun. And when you wanted to go to IKEA or flower festivals, which weren’t open in the late hours of the night, avoiding James was as easy as planning the meet up times early, with him unable to wake up and leave his room after a “banger”, despite his seemingly energetic and frantic leave from his flavour of the night’s house, usually some white sorority girl who seemed to forget the socially acceptable limit to how dark a fake tan can be.

But, unfortunately for you, despite your numerous attempts to shake him off, he had a solid placing within the friend group, one that would not ever waver- he was best friends with Steve Rodgers, a.k.a. The Golden Retriever of people. Childhood friends in fact, together as a matching set since primary school. However, close as they were, Steve was the antithesis of James to a T- Steve was sweet and caring, while James never cared about anything but his dick. While Steve regularly checked up on his friends, James didn’t care to talk about anything other than himself. Steve was cautious around women, aware that his large appearance may intimidate some, resorting to taking measures to make sure people felt safe around him, while James, a deadly flirt, would fuck a cactus if it had a tan and hole.

Steve made you feel listened and looked out for, but James… he made you feel anything but.

Wanda excused herself to say hi to Victor Shade- a geeky Brit, studying some smart subject that involved too much math for your taste. Though a bit of a textbook nerd- what with the glasses and wit, going as far as earning him the nickname “Vision”, it couldn’t be denied how awkwardly charming he was. It was refreshing for there to be a down to earth, slightly anxious, tall and lanky man with proportions akin to Gumby in a school full of jacked dickheads- it made sense for Wanda to be so drawn to him, despite her insistence that she is just being friendly. Both you and her knew the truth, Wanda was just in denial of her feelings.

Thinking of how happy your friend is around him, you smiled to yourself. She deserved something good- something sweet and simple. Seeing it unfold in front of your eyes made you feel nothing but pride as they shyly conversed in the kitchen, both grasping red solo cups tightly for a release of their anxiety.

You continued to watch them, not noticing the figure coming towards you until he stood against the wall and looked at you before following your eye line to what was holding your attention.

“Huh, I guess this is a perk of being a wallflower,” he commented, voice as soft as it could be in the noisy party.

You looked over and saw the sweet face of your friend, Sam Wilson. He smirked at you and looked back at Wanda and Vis across the room. You smiled at him before he wrapped an arm around you. You leaned into him, fully resting on the side of his chest while the two of you simply enjoyed each others presence. Though not exchanging any words, you knew he was attempting to comfort you for being in a setting you so obviously weren’t in your element in.

The moment of a breath of peace in a wave of overwhelming noises and smells was interuppted, however, when another presence hastily entered your field of view- brown hair mussed and sweaty, blue eyes wide and lust blown, panting breath and clothes crinkled from the girl clinging onto him- of course another sorority chick. She was sucking deep angry red hickeys into the tender skin of his neck. You looked at him with a face filled with disdain, nose scrunched up and eyes squinted. You took your head off of Sam’s shoulder to look at him properly, guard lowered previously now fully raised once more. He gave a quick once over at you before looking at Sam, acting like you weren’t even there before beginning to talk about you.

He yelled, drunk as anything, body swaying and words slurred. “Yo man! What’re you doing! You need homework help or something?!”

Wow, so original. You rolled your eyes hard. The most pathetic bit was that he probably thought this genuinely hurt your feelings. Who ever felt sad or insecure about being smarter than a dude who spent his weekends buttchugging Tito’s like it was his last day on Earth? Your three year old cousin, Zayn was smarter (he really was- you were so proud of his ability to distinguish between colours, numbers and complex problems like 7 x 55).

“Ooft, careful there princess. Attitude won’t get you nowhere… except maybe my bed” he smirked with his signature smile and winked at you. You looked over at Sam with an eyebrow raised- was this guy for real? He looked at you, rolled his eyes and looked back at the girl hanging off of Bucky, fully ignoring his comment.

“Looks like you’re having fun, Barnes…”

Sam’s comment brought your attention back to her, and Bucky held onto her ass even tighter, his hands going white with the grip. The girl moaned a pathetic little whine, and Bucky lightly swatted her, smirking at you and your face filled with disgust.

You were so uncomfortable that you had to fully avert your eyes. God, you hope no one saw you in the same vicinity with the monster that was Bucky. He had no shame at all…

and it fucking pissed you off…

[burdened-boy]

(  3  -  5    songs that remind you of your muse  )

I. Death Grips - Lock Your Doors (official theme song of this blog btw)

Invoke ancient locc to the brain in a blaze ignition, weightless world Warped rotation, path is blurred, memento mori, dead man's curve

Oblivion transcender becomes him shroud I can't remember, I'm no one now

Comin' for yours! lock your doors!

Identifier destroyer

Come on, stick me, cut me, drain me, suck me, drink me, take me down Feel me one, three make your pumping chamber pound and drown

I got some shit to say just for the fuck of it Them thangs, them thangs Don't even ask me

Bear the mark, take one to know, lifted chin, face don't show.

II. billy woods - Red Dust (you gotta hear this)

You on the list Planet ain't big enough, we can't coexist Say my prayers every night you'll be in the mix I can't wait, dream about it like sex Etch you off the writ Help you remember what you tryna forget I want us to be alone in your home I wanna suck the marrow out ya bones I wanna show you what I learned from the worst people I ever known I wanna follow you like the Jakes I wanna swallow you, show you the hate inside, it's a lake So cold, so deep I see you, you never saw me Transferred to the sea So close, I can see a nick from shaving Your neck so exposed Your throat would open like a hose Eyes wide open, I would watch you go Seeing you in hell, all I think about when they say woods That's all she wrote I know the list long I put you at the fuckin' top though

III. Have A Nice Life - Guggenheim Wax Museum (essential song for 2086/burdened-boy lore)

What I found in Harrow's Field, (Oh oh oh) Were furrows, dark, that would not yield, (Oh oh oh) The Vigilant Digger will dig my grave Of an earth made of things I cannot say And build a cenotaph that stands Where we once kneeled Saying, "Oh" Saying, "Oh" "I wish I was alive, I wish I was alive" Saying, "Oh" Saying, "Oh" "I wish I was alive, I wish I was alive" But no one really is

tagged by (stolen from) @vixlenxe

tagging: @songofsilentechoes @the-expatriate @chronicparagon

[theparanormalperiodical]

19 Spooky Things That Happened In 2019 - And The Links To Watch Them Happen!

365 days.

That’s as long as it takes to change the world.

This year, we saw Greta Thunberg take on world leaders, we bore witness to the Time’s Up movement flex its muscles, and we hit share on the first picture of a black hole. Oh, and your favourite blog was started!

And so, as 2019 draws to a close, chances are your Twitter feeds, your TV shows and your conversations will be crammed full of everyone’s own personal take on the year. On top of that, the final few days of the year will also be chock full of existential crises based on every resolution you failed to meet in the last 12 months.

(Until next year, driving licence...)

But regardless of the politics, and aside from those promises you swore to keep all-year-round, there are some events that simply go ignored. Like the spooky ones.

The ones about haunted baby monitors.

The ones about prophecies claiming this pope will cause the end of the world.

And the ones about the Loch Ness Monster’s Chinese cousin.

I wanted to change that. So, today’s article is going to take you through the 19 spookiest thangs that gon’ don’ went down in 2019.

For the last time this year: let’s get spooky!

#1 - A Nanny Cam Picks Up Paranormal Activity In Michigan (March)

It might sound like it’s fresh from the screenplay of some forgotten Paranormal Activity movie, but this tale has the evidence most ghost stories are scraping the bottom of the barrel for:

It may have seemed like a typical night for this Michigan-based family, but the usual practice checking on their child via the baby monitor took a turn for the terrifying.

The footage clearly shows a strange, transparent figure move in front of the crib, and the child watch it. But then, the baby cries, something that has been deduced to a sharp scratch found on its arm shortly after the incident.

An affliction from someone beyond the grave, perhaps?

Apparently so: the parents traced the history of their home back to a former tenant who committed suicide in the apartment.

Here’s the footage:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7cNDGk_loQ

#2 - Lorraine Warren - The Inspiration Behind The Conjuring Universe - Dies (April)

This year we lost a paranormal icon.

Lorraine Warren was one half of the ghost-hunting dream-team that investigated some of America’s - and even some of the UK’s - most haunted places and people.

The inspiration behind the ever-sprawling Conjuring universe, Lorraine was possibly the most famous and established medium in the world, using her gift to communicate with spirits entangled in cases such as the Amityville haunting, the Perron family farmhouse, and the Devil Made Me Do It court case.

Whether it's the silver screen bringing their stories to the fore, or their haunted museum, there’s no doubt that she was pretty damn awesome.

#3 - A New Haunting Is Sighted (And Filmed) At Myrtle’s Plantation (April)

Myrtle’s Plantation may already be haunted by the dark history of slavery in the USA, but it is also famed for its less metaphorical paranormal activity: haunted mirrors, the screams of dying Civil War soldiers, and a young girl sporting a green turban are just a few of the things to see and hear at this Louisiana tourist spot.

Yet despite being opened in 1796, only this year was a new haunting witnessed.

And filmed.

https://video.dailymail.co.uk/preview/mol/2019/04/25/6516021902273592342/636x382_MP4_6516021902273592342.mp4 

The story goes that a young couple were enjoying a romantic visit to the BnB - well, I say romantic, it’s a former plantation - and saw 3 pairs of small, ghostly feet scurry across the floor. When they reported this claim to the staff, it connected yet another dot regarding the paranormal portrait of the area.

It turns out that the ghosts of children are often reported by visitors and staff alike, whether it’s floral fragrances passing through the air, or being poked and touched by invisible hands. This aligns closely with claims that numerous children have died on the plantation as a result of Yellow Fever.

#4 - Zak Bagans’ Haunted Museum Is Temporarily Closed Due To Extreme Paranormal Activity (June)

When you gather enough haunted items together in one building, you expect some spooky-ass shit to go down, right? Well, that’s exactly what happened in June.

Zak Bagans - the mastermind behind hit TV show, Ghost Adventures - has his very own museum dedicated to the supernatural in Las Vegas, and had to shut down an exhibit citing danger to the staff.

Housed in this exhibit was ‘the Devil’s Wheelchair’, supposedly the chair David Glatzel sat in when exorcised as a part of the Devil Made Me Do It court case.

Concerns were first raised when a plug near the chair was yanked out of the wall by an invisible force, and a nearby door swung open in a similar fashion. Following this simple activity was an intensified level of activity which began to threaten the tour guides explaining the exhibit to visitors.

No less than 5 tour guides broke down crying for seemingly no reason whilst near the exhibit, and one even collapsed.

#5 - A Ghost Is Seen In The Love Island Villa (July)

This summertime TV hit might make the headlines for all the wrong reasons, but this story seemed to slip under the radar.

Joanna Chimonides, a rather controversial contestant from this year, claimed a blonde ghost visiting the sleeping contestants and bending over their beds was a common feature of their evenings.

It is what it is. (It’s a reference to the show, ok, I’m down with the kidz.)

#6 - Yet Another Sighting Of The Loch Ness Monster Is Reported (July)

The summer wasn’t just full of young men and women swanning ‘round Majorca “looking for love” - it was also chock full of sightings of Nessie.

Thanks to the warm, calm weather gracing Scotland in July, there was a spike in claims of seeing the beast as anything breaking the surface of the Loch was far easier to see. In fact, by the end of the month we’d had the 12th sighting of the year!

#7 - A Bar’s CCTV Catches A Ghost Doing, Uh, Ghost Things (July)

This year, the Idaho based brewery, Milner’s Gate, shot to viral fame having caught paranormal activity on its CCTV. The staff witnessed strange goings on in the dead of the night via their security footage, and uploaded it to YouTube to show what really happens after dark.

You can clearly see several barstools being pulled out from underneath a bar by an invisible force.

But someone could’ve been hiding underneath the bar, surely? Unfortunately, there was no space for them to hide.

Debate might still rage in the comments section of this YouTube video, but it is an interesting watch - whether you believe, or not.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKXT7Vz9T6k 

#8 - Hobo Hill House Gets Put On Airbnb (August)

Boutique hotels, country cottages, and cosy nooks in picturesque places tend to dominate the listings on AirBnB (AND drive up the prices). But taking in a coastal view isn’t the only option anymore: Hobo Hill House, a 109 year old house tucked away in Jefferson, bears the label ‘haunted’ instead.

Bought in 2017 by its current owners, this house supposedly features a variety of ghosts, and the resulting paranormal activity has amounted to the possession of the 8 year old daughter and their beloved family dog acting cray-cray. Within 7 months they’d got the hell outta there.

Most visitors cannot last the night.

#9 - Another Nanny Cam Sees Another Ghost (August)

It’s been a busy year for ghosts haunting and harassing small infants: in LA, a Nanny Cam app picked up movement of something unseen to the human eye. This brand used coloured splotches to indicate movement, and going by the human-shaped splotches by the crib, this suggested something - or someone - was shifting around the room.

However, the company behind the baby monitor cited poor setup and situation of the camera as the cause of this not-so-supernatural activity.

On top of that, anxious parenting of newborn babies is evidently a common cause of such claims. The debunking of this haunting continues…

#10 - Owlman Is Spotted Once Again - And Caught On Camera (August)

The Owlman of Mawnan Smith might sound like a crappy read you’d pull off a charity shop shelf, but it's actually a legend dating back to the 1920s. The original tale follows 2 teenage girls who saw a half-man, half-owl creature sitting on top of a church tower. The same year, another pair of teens saw the exact same thing.

But it was in the heat of this summer that Owlman struck once again. In August, a paranormal investigator captured footage - and a single photo - of what he claims is the Owlman. Yet beyond the classic blurry picture of something allegedly paranormal is the added experience of snapping the shot:

His team felt this surge of energy, and immediately sensed that this, uh, thing, was demonic. The camera then broke, and scratches soon appeared all over their bodies.

#11 - The Best Footage Of Bigfoot To Date Is Captured (August)

Yes, yes, I know.

Every other day someone is claiming to have witnessed and filmed the greatest evidence of the greatest monster and mystery this planet faces and omg guys drop everything and sub to my youtube channel look its not me in a gorilla suit i swear…

But this year, groundbreaking footage did indeed capture some crazy shizz.

Well, on reflection, ‘groundbreaking’ seems far-fetched for something that smells like yet another hoax. So, what do you think?

https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/9750471/best-bigfoot-sighting-video-woods/

#12 - Pool Parc Asylum Is Closed Off To The Public (September)

North Wales is home to many things: gorgeous views, even more gorgeous accents, and a haunted mental asylum.

(These are a few of my favourite thingggggss.) 

Naturally, its a magnet to UK-based paranormal investigators who are in search for the next viral video. However, in the Autumn, the owner of the 200 year old manor discouraged visitors from touring the historic building, citing danger from the building’s structural integrity, and the increasingly violent paranormal activity that goes on inside.

Investigators typically witness strong activity, claiming stones behind thrown and bruises to the face are common occurrences for those looking to catch a glimpse of the supernatural.

#13 - The Chinese Loch Ness Monster Is Spotted For The First Time (September)

Is there room for 2 lake-based monsters on this list? Well, there’s gonna have to be.

This year a long, black creature was filmed swimming in the Yangtze, producing a viral video that all investigators of the mysterious seek. 

Was it simply a piece of material floating in the water? Was it merely an over-sized sea snake that was subjected to pollution?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4xRokjH2tkn 

Yet despite the debunking, this is not the first time a creature of similar stature has been seen in China. In 1987, a similar monster was seen in the Kanas lake, and 30 years later, a creature even raised its head out of the water, sparking yet another viral video.

#14 - The Haunting Of The Harper Family (October)

October - obviously the spookiest month of the year - had a spooky start with the Harpers, a family who finally uncovered the truth behind the paranormal activity they experienced in their house.

Their North Wales home has witnessed it all - and I mean it all. Banging noises echoing through the walls, the smell of rotten flesh wafting through the rooms, and items going missing are just a few of the most common occurrences the family have been subjected to.

But on top of that, the mother of the family even watched a small army in clothing and armour from a few odd centuries ago march past the house. This was the hint they needed to trace back their house to Flint Castle, a nearby historic tourist destination.

It is believed that their house is situated on the location of battles gone-by.

This was confirmed in October as footage picked up a large glowing orb floating through their living room. And if you look closely, you can even see a face in the orb.

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/weird-news/family-home-stinks-rotten-flesh-20763536

#15 - Major British Political Moments Happen On The Spookiest Days Of The Year (October, December)

Friday the 13th? Check.

The 31st October? Hell yeah.

It doesn’t get much spookier than that. Throw in some politics, stir 3 times clockwise, and say the magic words:

“Get Brexit done!”

Oh, just fuck off.

#16 - Paranormal Activity 7 Is Announced (November)

If you thought we’d seen enough of Katie and Kristi’s fucked-up childhood, then you were wrong! This year, yet another film was announced for release in 2021 cause why not drag out possibly the weakest series of film the horror genre has ever had to choke down.

As you can see I’m not pissed off, or confused by this decision at all.

Nope.

#17 - Elon Musk’s Spacex Satellite Livestream Captures Footage Of A UFO (December)

Livestreams of outer space are littered with claims of activity that go beyond the realms of our understanding. And it’s for this reason that aliens and UFOs make the headlines everyday based off this footage alone.

But it was this footage captured up in mid-December that was picked up by media across the world.

The livestream showed a white or silver disc-like object stream past a Falcon 9 rocket in a curved trajectory.

“Ah, yes, an upside down bowl flying through the sky - this isn’t news!”

Well, it kinda is, actually. It’s the curved bit that really got people talking; only an intelligently controlled being could make such a movement, sparking the speculations the supernatural revels in.

https://www.express.co.uk/a7b91874-827b-495d-b3cd-db25fe7f2976

#18 - Another UFO Is Spotted Above Las Vegas (December)

Only a few days before Christmas, a white orb was seen passing over Las Vegas, travelling at approximately 1000 miles per hour, and emitting blue and white lights. Not a sound was produced as it flew overhead.

This suspiciously silent craft is yet another sighting witnessed in Nevada, a hotspot for sightings of the supernatural and alien-kind. It is believed to be as a result of the proximity to Area 51.

https://www.express.co.uk/news/weird/1221270/UFO-news-aliens-Christmas-sighting-update-latest-las-vegas-Nevada

“Okay, so it’s yet another UFO sighting… But what’s so special about this one in particular?”

This footage was captured just after the release of official footage taken by the American Navy which shows a glowing UFO. The film shows the pilots stating that there were multiple UFOs there, rousing suspicion among those obsessed with conspiracy theories.

#19 - A Prophecy Claims The World Will End With This Pope (December)

We finish our round-up of the spookiest goings-on of this year with a prophecy dating back nearly 1000 years. Okay, yes, the Mayans seemingly predicted the world would end, like, every year, but this one bears some rather uncomfortable coincidences that can only confirm its potential reality.

And it all starts with this bloke called Archbishop Saint Malachy.

900 years ago, he travelled to Rome from Ireland to give an account of his affairs when he had a vision. He saw the 112 names of the future popes.

His prediction for the 111th - the former pope - was known as “Gloria Olivae”. The 111th pope is Pope Benedict XVI, and this fulfils the prophecy as the Order of Saint Benedict is the “glory of the olives”.

So, there’s a chance his predictions could be correct, right?

"In the final persecution of the Holy Roman Church there will reign Peter the Roman, who will feed his flock amid many tribulations, after which the seven-hilled city will be destroyed and the dreadful Judge will judge the people. The End.”

Our current pope’s father is called ‘Peter’, and despite moving to Argentina, he was born in Italy. 

This is a problem because it is firmly believed that this pope will resign in 2020. So, as our final pope, this means the world might end in 2020.

Great.

So - What’s Your Verdict?

Which event do you think deserves the top spot of totally-terrifying-thing-o’-2019?

And do you really think the world’s gonna end in 2020?

Fancy hearing about more spooky shizz in the new year? Then you best be hitting follow.

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Tag meeeeeeeeme

I was tagged by the incredible @24hourshipping (Love u Liv~) and since I haven’t done one in awhile, here we are~

are you named after someone? Yiss! I’m named after my mom’s aunt Betty and her grandma Helen! But if I had been a boy, my name would’ve been Eric Richard, with Eric not being from any part of my fam, but Richard being my dad’s name lol

last time you cried? I.... can’t remember honestly??

any kids? HAHAHA LMFAO NAHHHH. I plan on adopting someday tho!

do i use sarcasm? Yeeeeee, sarcasm and derision are my thang lol

first thing i notice about a person? Eyes!! As an artist, I learned to draw eyes via a youtube tutorial and it really made me realize all the complexities of the eye! There’s so many colors and the shape is so different from person to person, how the hue changes with the light or a person’s mood? Amazing~ I always look at a person’s eyes first~

eye color?  Uh, blue grey? They’re weird tbh, sometimes it’s easy to tell what color they are and then it’s like ‘well fuck it idk’ lmao. When my pupils are fully contracted, they turn silver tho~

scary movie or happy ending? Happy ending for sure. I’m not a fan of scary movies, too much gore

special talent? I’m a pretty good mimic! I can mimic accents, certain voices I hear, and I can make animal sounds and sound effects! Sometimes I think about a career in voice acting lol

birthplace? Amarillo, Texas!!

hobbies? Drawing, writing, daydreaming (idc if that doesn’t count i’m putting it anyways XD), singing, listening to music, plastic canvas sewing, origami, cooking, and swimming!! 

played any sports? NO. I hate sports. And I suck at them so it doesn’t matter either way lol. Tho there was a time where I considered competitive swimming, but then I was like ‘nah that’s boring’. Oh and I was a cheerleader when I was a kid, but I wasn’t very good at it. Everyone asks me if I play basketball or volleyball, and the answer is NO, I DO NOT. lmao

pets? I have 5 chihuahuas, Madam, Angel, Sugar, Bambi, and Scooter! And 3 cats, Bella, Dahlia, and Itsy Bitsy! I used to have a dove named Snowy Dove, but she passed away quite a few years ago.

height? 6′4~ I’m a strong sword wielding goddess among mortal men~

favorite subject in school? SCIENCE!!!!! SCIENCE ALL DAY ERRYDAY!!! God, I cannot even begin to recount my love of science, it’s followed me to this day lemme tell ya~ A close second would be art and english, with my least faves being pe and math lol

dream job? I would love to be the curator of a palentological exhibit of a museum, a gemologist for a jewelry store, a professional artist, and/or a voice actress! I’ll be pursuing degrees to facilitate the first three when I enter college~

I’m tagging @official-morgan-m-steele @reds-revenge @honig-bienchen @undeniablycandycane @cryptidchaos @your-local-tsundere @jocelynships @rosyinlove ~ Pls don’t feel obligated to do this, these are just fun ways of getting to know you guys better, and they should be fun! So only do it if you feel up to it~ 

Love you Liv, thanks for tagging me!! And I love everyone reading this too!!!

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[SG-1] 7.14: Fallout

JONAS!!.

But dear god, what is that haircut? He looks like a 00′s boyband member.

and… oh no. Langara is gonna go boom. Bastards deserve it.

okay, so i’m biased.

but for reals. if they’d stopped bitching sooner, and sued for peace then Daniel wouldn’t have been turned into an irradiated jellyfish.

and also, will never forgive them for being mean to Jonas.

okay. i have an idea. you’ve got two weeks before your planet implodes, so evacuate the goddamn place while you fix the issue. best case scenario, you know you can evacuate the planet. worst case, the planet goes boom but with minimal casualties.

but look, daniel has a brain! he agrees with me.

and all the ministers are fecking morons.

“Has no one explained this to you?”

I am dying. but srsly how do you not have a working concept of a nuclear winter?

Sam is adorable. I love sam. she has common sense… most of the times.

oh look! an earthquake. shake that thang~

now can we evacuate?

((on a side note, i slept through an earthquake once. a tiny one, but meh))

…when did Teal’c stop wearing his super sharp and on point eyeshadow?

Huh. I feel a wee bit vindicated now. At the very least they shot themselves in the foot when they killed Danny.

Hai jack! Jack is smart. He has common sense. 

why the fuck are they arguing over tiny things when people coulcd be #notdyingtoday #NOTTODAYSATAN

even Teal’c sees reason

oh dear, danny, darling, please stop pandering to the morons.

oh god… i have zero clue what Sam is on about?

what the fuck is that?

WHAT THE FUCK IS THAT?

jeebus, it looks like a giant metal pencil on steroids.

i live near a pencil museum. i know what i am talking about.

ugh. imo, Jonas is wasted on this basthit insane government

…idk what to think about his new gf either. she’s just… eh. what happened to chatting up cute nurses.

i have an idea! lock people in the closet, and exacuate the planet, THEN solve the problem.

if the honduros episodes are “why Daniel Jackson should not be left unsupervised” then the grace nebula one is “why Sam Carter should not be allowed in space without Jack to hold her back” and this one is called “Jonas Quinn is not allowed to date!” Seriously guys! Who thought leaving nerds unsupervised was a good idea??

i’m beginning to see a pattern here. 

Daniel is left unattended, he gets shot. 

Sam without supervision, gets stuck in a giant, corrosive, living gas cloud. 

Jonas goes off on his own, winds up dating a goa’uld and gets into a planet-scale disaster.

Jack, what are you doing leaving your kids without their babysitter? Teal’c is the perfect babysitter. He can literally pick them up by the scruff of their necks and carry them home.

…Daniel has finally come to the conclusion that this is stupid…

Why does Jack have a plan?

I thought that Jack’s running plan was ‘don’t have a plan, make it up as I go along’.

wait… is he gonna phone Thor?

he’s gonna phone Thor!

…okay… he has not phoned Thor.

But I agree. The Madronans do not deserve to put up with the Langaran whining.

O-o. Squishy Jonas is Bossy.

Blah

Nobody died, so win.

But I still think Jonas is bugnuts for going back there.

I mean… Gating vs Meetings?

Boy is mental

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Vietnam: Ten things to do in Hanoi | Local tours Hanoi

Hanoi, which is the cultural heart of Vietnam is one of our focused destinations at the moment. We intend to discover top ten things to do in Hanoi, Vietnam today. 

Vietnam is an incredibly vivant country with an affluent culture and a delicious cuisine style. Our numerous guides will take you through the different significant spots that show the best of Hanoi. We bring to you the local tours and experiences offered by tour guides, artists, adventurers, and other local travel experts in and out of Hanoi. We connect travelers with locals, worldwide. No matter what kind of tour you are on and how many days you have, you can still ensure that you don't miss these ten most fun and exciting things to do in Vietnam.

Have a look at the Hanoi Train Street and learn about the packed life of locals here. 

Hanoi Train Street is an intriguing, old and narrow street in the Old Quarter. The whole place seems like a zip-line running in the midst of a colony street, and in this street, these trains pass horrifyingly near to the houses. Imagine streets where instead of watching children playing, all you see is a web of trains passing through each other all day long. The place makes an interesting visit and lets you appreciate our advancement and what not.

Take a romantic walk on the Long Bien Bridge.

Few things in the world hold more regards than walking hand in hand over a French bridge. Well, this Long Bien Bridge was designed and proposed by French designers and executed by the Vietnamese ones. The bridge trails over the Red River and is the connecting link between Hoan Kiem and Long Bien.

Visit the Ho Chi Minh museum and learn more about the Vietnamese past.

The Ho Chi Minh museum is a tribute to the great and late Vietnamese leader, Ho Chi Minh, or as he is fondly remembered, Uncle Ho. You can watch his whole life unfold in front of your eyes through the eight different sections of the museum which showcase his life, straight from the way he was brought up, to his young days, his beliefs and ideologies and also, the whole sequence of events that led him to go for the Vietnamese Communist Party. The museum stays closed on Mondays.

Take an evening walk along the West Lake and shop your heart out.

The largest freshwater lake of Hanoi is surrounded by scintillating restaurants and bars, and a number of shops with amazing goods for you to shop and indulge your heart out. The West Lake lies in the center of the city and is an excellent spot for going on an evening stroll.

Feel proud and grateful at the Military Museum of Vietnam.

Military museums are often associated with gallant feelings and enormous respect. And this museum holds a very special position in Vietnam too. It is one of the seven prestigious national museums of Vietnam and hosts the means and tales of wartime artillery. You can see depictions and artifacts from the most distant past of Vietnam, starting from the era of Huong Vuong, the era which marks the beginning of Vietnam. 

Experience uniqueness as you explore a one of a kind Pagoda, the one Pillar Pagoda. 

The one Pillar Pagoda has a single and thick pillar holding all the demeanor and weight of the Pagoda. The pillar is a magnificent 1.25 meters in diameter and speaks of the legend of Ly Thai Tong's dream meeting with Quan The Am Bo Tat. The Pagoda was built as a tribute to the goddess of mercy, Quan The Am Bo Tat who had shown her mercy on Emperor Ly Thai who had no heir.

Learn more about the dark past of Vietnam at Hoa Lo Prison.

The Hoa Lo Prison is also a wonder of the French architecture in Vietnam. Senator John McCain was also held captive at this place and his uniform also makes a part of the items put for display. The American prisoners of the war regarded this place as 'Hanoi Hilton'. Ironically, though the meaning of Hoa Lo is a stove, and the place is nothing compared to Hilton.

Pay your respects to the literary pilgrimage, the temple of literature.

The temple of literature is a charismatic place which is also the house of the Imperial Academy, which is the oldest University of Vietnam. The emperor Ly Thanh Tong built it in 1070 for a centralized center of learning. This literary temple was consecrated to respect the Chinese scholar Confucius.

Enjoy classic and vintage art at the Hanoi Opera House.

Hanoi Opera House, true to its name and nature, is one of the most graceful and elegant buildings of Hanoi. Spectacular dance performances and operas are organized here and you can enjoy the vintage fineness of this place and its art. The moonlit makes this Opera House look even more gorgeous, beaming in total contrast with the cream-colored floodlights.

Watch puppetry charm at the Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre.

Water puppetry is an intricate part of Hanoi's history and its past with civilizations after civilizations adopting it under their own reign and carrying it forward. The puppet masters present an exquisite and refined performance by their respective puppets who tell you the popular legend of the King Le's sword. Watch the show to know it better.

Hanoi is the cultural icing of Vietnam, and once you're here, no amount of days will feel enough to cover its generous attributes. You can let us know about your interests and we'd provide you with a customized itinerary taking you through every promising part of Hanoi. Visit Tourpeer to know more.

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Water Puppet show – the uniqueness of North Vietnam Tours

Water Puppet show – the uniqueness of North Vietnam Tourshttps://http://bit.ly/2Rjhvio

Nowadays, among the domination of modern types of entertainment, water puppet still has its own role in the life of people in Tonkin that can’t go away. That’s why in the North Vietnam tours, travelers shouldn’t miss enjoying a water puppet show in Hanoi.

What is the water puppet?

You are probably familiar with a puppet show but a little bit strange with the term “water puppet” which North Vietnam tours recommend. It can be literally understood “making puppets dance on water” or “puppet show on water” which is one of the most distinctive features in Vietnamese cultural identity.

  [caption id="attachment_13761" align="alignnone" width="960"] One of the typical scenes in water puppet show in Hanoi[/caption]

Vietnamese water puppets history

Dating back as far as the 11th century, even it could go back further by a few hundred years, the water puppet was born right on rice paddies in the villages of the Red River Delta located in the north of Vietnam. In the past, the daily life of Vietnamese people was closely linked to the water rice civilization and rice paddies. Therefore, there are many festivals and traditions showing itself “the breath” of the agricultural culture. After the hard working time on the field, farmers could sit right on the banks of the field; they relax, come up with as well as enjoy some “little festivals” performed by real artists; who are actually simple-hearted people a few minutes ago such as singing, dancing, and especially water puppet show.

How to control

The puppets are made from wood which is available in every village, then they are lacquered and decorated as well. The shows are performed on water like pools, ponds or rice paddies. A large bamboo rod is used by puppeteers who normally stay behind the stage in order to support and control the movements of puppets.

  [caption id="attachment_13762" align="alignnone" width="960"] It’s not easy to take a control of puppet[/caption]

It is believed that the shows were not originally meant just for the entertainment of the local rice farmers; but also as a way to keep the spirits amused so that their crops would be prosperous.

How a water puppet is performed?

As it is said above that the original water puppet shows were performed in actual rice paddies; moreover the simple stages were built around flooded fields. Later, to make it more convenient, some expert puppeteers performed a water puppet show on the village’s public pond; so that it could attract more audience to come on special occasions like traditional festivals, Tet holiday, Mid-Autumn, etc. Furthermore, the best North Vietnam tours such as a Hanoi city tour of  Splendor of Vietnam and Cambodia 17 days tour will take you to a theatre in Hanoi, so that you can watch a show without traveling to the field.

“Thuy Dinh” - the stage

Nowadays, many things have changed but the heart of the water puppet hasn’t changed so much, only the settings and locations. Artists now commonly perform modern water puppet in a pool of water which is miniature of a pond with 4 meters square. On the water surface, people build a stage which is decorated to resemble a temple façade or called “Thuy Dinh” to hide puppeteers who stand in the waist-deep water. However, performance still occurs in traditional venues—on traditional ponds in villages where a staging area has been set up, especially on village’s traditional festivals, on portable tanks built for mobile performers besides a specialized theatre where a pool stage has been constructed.

  [caption id="attachment_13764" align="alignnone" width="960"] In the puppet show, the stage will be called “Thuy Dinh”[/caption]

Puppeteers

There are up to 8 puppeteers or more in big shows standing behind a split-bamboo screen in order to control the puppets. They use long bamboo rods and string mechanism hidden beneath the water surface; so that the puppets can move smoothly on the water. When you attend a show of water puppet, you are definitely surprised at how people can bring the “soul” for lifeless puppets just by their hands.

  [caption id="attachment_13765" align="alignnone" width="960"] The puppeteers control the puppet behind the scene[/caption]

What is the content of a typical water puppet show?

Can you guess what a water puppet represents for? One hint for you is the original water puppet shows were literally originated and held on the rice paddy.

That’s right. Water puppet shows are staged basically in the daily life of Vietnamese farmer in the past in which their life is closely engaged in a rice paddy, buffalo, plough, and farm work. Therefore, the main content of the water puppet show represents for the life of Vietnamese people that also reflects the unique folklore in Tonkin. Specifically, puppets will simulate the ordinary activities such as farm work, frogs, fox catching ducks; festivals like dragon dance, lion dance, procession, wrestling, buffalo fighting or legendary stories which have been passed down from generation to generation.

  [caption id="attachment_13766" align="alignnone" width="960"] A music band playing “Cheo”[/caption]

Interestingly, puppets dance on the background music accompaniment of “Cheo” – a kind of opera in the north of Vietnam; whose instruments are typically vocals, drums, cymbals, horns, bamboo flutes, and monochord. Therefore, a water puppet show is the great combination of different elements in traditional Vietnamese culture; that is one of the highlights of the North Vietnam tours.

Puppets. Who are they?

Firstly, the puppets are made from fig wood which is a light wood floating on the water surface. It will be carved and chiseled in its own stylized feature, then sharpened, polished and decorated with many different colors to make the character closer for each character. The shape of the puppet is usually funny, humorous and highly symbolic. However, a puppet can be weighed up to 15kg. Here is the most typical in a water puppet show:

“Teu”

  [caption id="attachment_13767" align="alignnone" width="960"] “My name is Teu”[/caption]

TEU is considered as a representative of the farmer in Tonkin. Based on the shape of the character, Uncle Teu is about 7, 8 years old with a full body, pink and white skin and always happy. Mr. Teu often wears loincloths, exposing his chest and belly. In order to make the audience laugh, Uncle Teu waves and swing his head upside down. Mr. Teu was a bold character, always mocking. Teu is the launcher, the commentator, the narrator, and the one who reprimands corrupt mandarins in many plays.

Where you can find the water puppet shows in Hanoi?

Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre: 57B Dinh Tien Hoang street, Hoan Kiem

This theatre is located near Hoan Kiem Lake so it is easy for you to access this prestigious address. Before you come, remember to check the schedule of shows in advance and choose the best one for you.

You can check the schedule here: thanglongwaterpuppet.org

Lotus Water Puppet: 16 Le Thai To street, Hoan Kiem, Ha Noi

More detail here: bongsenwaterpuppet.com

Vietnam Museum of Ethnology Nguyen Van Huyen street, Quan Hoa, Cau Giay District

You not only attend a water puppet show but also have a great chance to discover the fabulous collection relating to Vietnam’s ethnic minorities features.

Today, Vietnam water puppets have been performed in many countries around the world. From 1984 up to now, the water puppet show has been performed in the Netherlands, Australia, America, Japan, etc. Many foreign newspapers have highly appreciated the art of water puppetry, putting it in the line of the most important forms of puppet theater in the world. Therefore, don’t forget to enjoy a water puppet show in Hanoi city tour while you are on Vietnam Cultural Highlights 14 days.

  Le Huu Dan - Travel Lover

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What to buy in Vietnam: 10 Souvenirs and Gifts to Bring Home (Part 1)

What to buy in Vietnam: 10 Souvenirs and Gifts to Bring Home (Part 1)

Wondering what to buy in Vietnam as souvenirs or gifts for your family? Locals here tell us that picking on or two of these items is a definite must-do in Vietnam – they are so exotic yet practical. Let’s keep your memories with this list of best souvenirs to buy in Vietnam. This first part will include local specialties like local brands of clothes, jewelry, bags, either fair-trade textiles or handmade ones. The second part will focus more on the edible and ornamental side: Vietnamese cuisine and those little cute souvenirs. As we put ourselves in the shoes of travelers, our criteria to choose souvenirs and gifts are: unique, Vietnam-themed, practical, good quality, and lightweight to carry home!

1. Pearls & jewelry from clam 

As a tropical country with over 3000 km of coastline, Vietnam owns several coastal areas with warm temperatures, calm water – the perfect environmental conditions for pearl-bearing oysters. Experts say that Vietnam is home to some of the finest Akoya pearls with the rare blue color. For other oysters from the Pinctada family, the high nacre thickness results in a natural, creamish color and a special, high-quality luster. Three provinces with concentrated production areas are Quang Ninh (Ha Long Bay), Kien Giang (Phu Quoc), and Khanh Hoa (Nha Trang). Where to buy:  Ha Long Bay: 

My Ngoc Tourist Center, Don Dien, Ha Khau Ward, Tel +84(0)203.3511519

Halong Pearl Farm I, Bo Hon Island, Halong bay, Tel +84(0)203.3511519

Halong Pearl Farm II, Vung Vieng, Halong bay, Tel +84(0)203.3511519

Phu Quoc:  Ngoc Hien Pearl Farm, Duong To, Phu Quoc, Tel: +84 933 221 221, +84 776 820 999

2. Shoes

In case you didn’t know, Vietnam is a top exporter of shoes and clothes in the world. You can easily find pieces of good quality and reasonable prices from domestic brands and those international brands with a lot of promotions. Fake or high copy of international brands are a problem, so it is wiser and cost-effective to buy local brands. Our most famous ones are Bitis (sports and casual footwear), JUNO (women footwear). Let’s spare your suitcase for these babes! [VIDEO] https://youtu.be/TQKSu-zGYTI Bitis – 2018 The Evolution Where to buy: Bitis: Hanoi (68 Hai Ba Trung street or 8 Hang Dau street). List of outlets  Juno: Hanoi (46 Hang Da street, Hoan Kiem). List of outlets Detailed guide: SHOES AND CLOTHES IN VIETNAM

3. Silk products

Photo: hanoimoi.com.vn Silk was regarded as one of the finest handicraft products in Indochina. Luxurious touch, eco-friendly and good for health, silk can be great gifts for your beloved ones. In Vietnam, silk products are available in most stores around the city center in Hanoi, Hoi An, and Ho Chi Minh city. Everything from scarves to áo dàis to dressing gowns, with a rainbow selections of silk, can be bought with reasonable prices. If you are into the silk industry and have time, take a tour to the origin of silk like Van Phuc village (Hanoi) or Bao Loc village (Lam Dong). Or else, these are our suggestions for authentic Vietnamese silk shopping with best value for money! Where to buy:  Hanoi:

Ngoc Diep Silk, 9 Bao Khanh Alley (a local hidden gem with very good price)

Hang Gai street (silk street for a variety of items)

Hoi An: 

Hoi An Silk Village, 28 Nguyen Tat Thanh Street, Tan An, Hoi An (best for a silk interactive tour)

Saigon

Nhasilk, 149 De Tham Street, District 1, HCMC (best for scarves and ties)

Toan Thinh Silk  25 Cach mang Thang Tam Street, District 1, HCMC

4. Áo dài

The áo dài is a national symbol of traditional Vietnamese beauty, femininity and sophistication, especially in Hanoi. This elegant tunic consists of long sleeves, stand collar and side seam slits up to the waist and is usually worn with palazzo-style pants. Vietnamese women can be seen wearing áo dàis on a daily basis in Hanoi, but it is most popular at weddings and around Tet holiday (Vietnamese New Year). The dress shirt and pants combo start at $25 per set. Where get your ao dai tailored:

Hanoi: Thuy An Silk, 208 Hang Bong Street

Hoi An: A Dong Silk, 40 Le Loi Street, Hoi An

Where to buy inexpensive ao dai:

Hanoi: Luong Van Can Street, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi

Da Nang: Han market, 119 Tran Phu Street, Hai Chau, Da Nang

5. Conical hats

Source: Backpackers Vietnam Conical hats are the most recognisable and classic symbol of the Vietnamese silhouette. The handwoven, palm leaf hat is rich with history, cultural sentiment and designed to protect people from the rain and sun. These are worn by people of both sexes and all ages although you’ll see it is most favoured by those prone to working outside in markets, rice paddies and on the water. You can easily find this hat as a souvenir at any tourist attractions. Price range: around $2.

6. Clothes 

Save your If you decide to buy local brands clothing in Vietnam, you’ll find clothes of high quality at very good prices. Local brands, VNXK shop (VNXK means made-to-export clothes) are where you should head to. In Hanoi, go to Bò Sữa by Boo to shop for your teenage daughters and sons, as this brand is very much youthful. For a wider range of choice, head for any M2 or Vietbrother stores – you can find yourself and family pieces of value for money. Don’t worry about the price, these shops are for locals. Yet, be prepared that Vietnamese size is much smaller and European. Affordable options  Clothing for youngster and children: Bo Sua by Boo (18 Dien Bien Phu Street, Hanoi or 308 Ba Trieu Street, Hanoi), Clothing for all family members: M2, Vietbrother (22 and 6 Dien Bien Phu Street, Hanoi), Canifa (29 Ba Trieu Street, Hanoi) Price range: $10 – $30 Middle-range options Clothing for all family members: May 10 (2nd Floor, 156 Ba Trieu Street, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi) Clothing for men: An Phuoc (3 Hang Bai, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi), Viettien (25 Ba Trieu, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi) Clothing for women: NEM (156 Ba Trieu Street, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi) , Ivy Moda (34 Ba Trieu, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi) Price range: An item starts from $25 to $100 Detailed guide: SHOPPING FOR CLOTHES IN VIETNAM

7. Products of ethnic minorities

Textiles in Ban Lac mountain market, Mai Chau. Photo: vietnam.travel Tribal textiles are prized possessions for tourists in Vietnam as the opportunity to see and buy such uniquely exquisite, hand-stitched craftsmanship is a rare luxury to those visiting from the West.  Vietnam has a rich variety of hill tribe ethnicities (especially in the north) that relatively still makes their living the same way today as they have done for hundreds of years. Buying authentic textiles from recognized dealers helps to keep their way of life and artistic skills alive. Fabrics typically start from $15.

8. Eco-friendly Vietnamese handicraft

Authentic Vietnamese handicrafts are much environment-friendly. Look at our raincoat!

Photo: tuanbaovannghetphcm.vn That’s just for fun. Yet there is a trend to bring a modern touch to traditional designs. Born in traditional handicraft villages, these products are made of natural materials like bamboo, rattan and rice straw by local artisans. Better, they have been modernized for practical reasons and modern aesthetic. You can have a wide range of products, of different shapes and styles for you to choose from. A single purchase in these ethical shops like MadeTerra, Vuver accessories, or Craft Link, you can directly impact the community of its maker in Vietnam. A rattan bag starts from $12.

A modern touch added to traditional designs

9. Thai Duong herbal shampoo

Thai Duong is a famous Vietnamese product line for hair care and beauty products. From cosmetics to toothpaste, this brand uses mostly ingredients from natural herbs with antioxidants and healing properties. One of their best sellers is the Duoc Lieu shampoo, with the haircare recipes passed down from mothers to daughters for centuries. The antioxidant properties in herbs and essential oils will detoxify your hair, while boosting strength and replenishing moisture. It helps to bring out healthy hair, lasting refreshing feeling, with forest-like aroma, and best suited for people having hair loss or baling.

Best gifts for: Female friends, a sister or your mother Where to buy: Supermarket or pharmacy Price: From US2$ Website: www.saothaiduong.com.vn

Their international eco-friendly version, the Nature Queen, is in growing interest of US and EU market.

10. Artwork and print

Walking along Hanoi’s Old Quarter or Saigon’s Dong Khoi Street, you will notice a large number of art shops selling paintings on canvas or paper. If you love to keep memories of your trip to Vietnam, just walk in and pick up one of Vietnamese propaganda posters or usually remake artwork at very reasonable prices varying between $2 and $30. Yet, if you are an art connoisseur who want a more serious look at Vietnamese contemporary art, upscale galleries around Hanoi and Saigon are where your should head to.

Photo: silverkris.com Hanoi: Mai Gallery, 113 Hang Bong street, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi, +84 24 3938 0568 Nguyen Art Gallery 31A Van Mieu street, Dong Da District, Ha Noi, +84 24 3747 6001 Museum Shop and Coffee Gallery, 66 Nguyen Thai Hoc, Hanoi Apricot Gallery, 40B Hang Bong street, +84 24 3828 8965 Art Vietnam Gallery, No. 2, Alley 66, Yen Lac Street, Hanoi, + 84 24 3862 3184, info@artvietnamgallery.com Thang Long Art Gallery, 41 Hang Gai street, Hanoi Craft Link, 43 – 51 Van Mieu Street, Hanoi, Tel: +84 24 37336101 (This one is an NPO support traditional artisans) So, that is the first 10 fantastic souvenirs and gifts from Vietnam. Stay tuned for our next episode of handy, exotic and delicious Vietnam gifts! Should you need further information, please contact our travel consultants at consultant@evivatour.com.vn.

Source: https://blog.evivatour.com/what-to-buy-in-vietnam-10-souvenirs-and-gifts-to-bring-home-part-1/

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hello precious beans ! my name is raquel or you can call me rocky ( whatever works for you ), i’m twenty-two and from the east coa$t. rich kids rp are poppin’ and i’m so excited to play my favorite petal, harry. underneath the cut is a few bulletin points about my son so enjoy !

i’ve gotten my inspiration for callum from million dollar man & money power and glory by the queen lana del rey.

callum’s parent got divorced when he was only 12 years old but his parents worried that it would destroy but it never did. callum noticed that his parents were unhappy with each other and basically told them it was okay to separate. but the real reason why they divorced was his father came out as gay to his mother but they’re still close friends till this day. a few years later, his father remarried to world known gucci designer, alessandro michele. 

callum never realized how much work was put into fashion before stepping into a studio and at such a young age of 16, he dreamed of becoming a designer one day. 

his dream came true with the help of step-father, now he’s the face of gucci, partaking in different designs for recent 2016/2017 lines and is currently worth over 12.4 billion dollars. 

he moved to new york about a three years ago to take over the gucci office in new york. he’s pretty much a workaholic but on his off days, he’s pretty much in the clubs getting shitfaced or making up new designs in his cozy studio apartment. 

recentcly, he opened his own modeling agency for models with all different shapes and sizes. callum wants to open more doors for upcoming models who wants to live out their dreams. 

callum’s pretty much the boy who buys flowers for pretty people or pull their hair behind closed doors. basically a gentlemen in the streets but a freak in the sheets type of thang.

he’s openly pansexual 

his audi, art museums, silk blouses, cigarettes, roses, and ring clads are his aesthetic. 

he’s a huge fan of karaoke, just singing in general but he would never pursuit in a music career.

callum’s only been in love once but his job ruined it. he was always busy and never had anytime to see her so it was best if the two broke it off.

music is his life: he’s a huge fan of banks &f frank ocean, he’s probably been to half of their dates around the world. but overall music is his escape route when he’s stressed out.

CONNECTIONS

blood cousins: pretty explanatory. 

pr relationship: fake relationship ! pretty explanatory. they can either have feelings or hate each other. 

first love: someone he dated after graduating from high school and they drafted apart because of his career. so he lied to their face saying that he didn’t love them anymore so he wouldn’t hold them back anymore. 

fwb: someone he met from instagram or at a party. one thing lead to another and now they’re sleeping around with no strings attached. 

childhood friends/best friends: has to be someone from chi town. they could be neighbors or knew him since his freshmen year of high school. they were pretty much there for him throughout everything. 

bad influence: someone who constantly encourage him to do bad things.

competition rivals: the two are always in competition about pretty much anything 

good influence: someone who constantly encourage him to do good things like making sure he’s sober, focusing on his job and etc.

one night stand: pretty explanatory ! they could ask like nothing happened or it’s awkward when they’re around each other in public but ends up falling in bed again

gimmme a cute ass bobby and shelly plot from twin peaks like here, here or here pls.

gimmme some bromance or womance plots 

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