#rhs build the dream

[beyondthetemples-ooc]

I started like... mildly crying 20 minutes ago and I haven’t stopped.

It’s equal parts Good Feelings and Bad Feelings! But it’s a lot of feelings.

tl;dr helping a friend made me emotional, my stomach tormented me last night so I’m especially fragile, I’m insanely excited for QPP Moving Day TOMORROW!, and then I heard a leader in the org say “I celebrate the person sitting in your seat” and a bunch of other really loving, gentle, appreciative things and I realized how badly I NEED TO HEAR THAT, and how, for the longest time, I just didn’t.

Mild emetophobia warning for discussion of Feeling Bad, and emotional warning for what might amount to... childhood emotional neglect? Is that a thing?

I don’t know if I can ramble, my emotions are kinda threadbare right now. So, bullet points.

- I stayed up late last night to talk to a friend having a crisis. Staying up late alone wouldn’t have been a problem at all, I was happy to “make time” for sia! But

- RIGHT as I was falling asleep, my stomach hit me with Overwhelmingly Sick Feeling that escalated RAPIDLY, convinced me I was going to Be S*ck for 2-3 hours straight, and I was trying to fight the phobia down, I really was, but I couldn’t. I wound up laying there huddling and shivering, frantic for Literally Hours, until it finally decided to just feel sore instead, and I finally got to sleep.

( ^ That part is probably my own fault. I got Chipotle for dinner because I wanted to Do Things instead of cook yesterday, and Chipotle usually goes well. But then I ate the whole bowl AND the whole (small) bag of ships. Which I KNOW I shouldn’t do, my stomach can barely handle a SMALL meal! But I THOUGHT I was still hungry? And I felt fine, mostly just sleepy, Right Up Until 1-2 AM. And then it all hit me HARD.)

But even when it finally calmed down, emotionally I was in pieces. It Didn’t Actually Happen, but gods I really thought it was going to that whole time.

So between recovering from The Struggle Against Phobia Panic and not sleeping much, I’ve spent all day feeling low-energy and tired and wrung out.

So I’ve got this Emotional Torment right up alongside the “WILD INSANE EXCITEMENT AHHHH” because my QPP is moving in here TOMORROW, and I can’t believe it’s finally going to be REAL? We’re going to be here? Together? In this place that’s our own? We can see each other and hug each other and play games or watch movies together whenever our schedule allows? I can tell them goodnight in person?

I have so many starry-eyed feelings about this, I just. Fuck, man, it’s going to be life-changing.

And then I listened to a recording from a couple years ago. One of the leaders in the organization, probably one of my very favorite people to hear speaking, gave one of her heart-wrenchingly encouraging speeches. Encouragement wrenches MY heart, anyways. In a good way, but also in the way that makes me realize how starved I am for that kind of... just, love.

“I celebrate the person sitting in your seat.”

I’m just going to copy the relevant bits of the message I sent to my mentor and elaborate a little bit, because... I don’t have the energy to reword it, frankly.

I started crying a little at the part where she said "I celebrate the person sitting in your seat"...but I also think there's some underlying wounds that she speaks to. That part specifically made me feel so overwhelmingly loved and appreciated and part of the reason I started crying is because I don't feel that way very often. But I want to. I think everyone wants that, probably.

And I'm almost envious of her. I want so, so badly to learn how to edify and uplift and love on people the way she does.

It's especially hard because my love language is words of affirmation and I want to be able to give those words to people, but that's one of the times my throat just doesn't work and I struggle to get the words out. They're important and deeply felt, and for me big emotions are the hardest feelings to put words to. But I desperately WANT to. I want people to know I care.

But I want to learn how to give people those affirmations more often. And I don't think I don't do it at all, because last night a friend was going through a crisis and she called me and we talked for like an hour, and afterwards she said it helped so much, and today another friend...sent me a message saying they're having a hard time and could they please have some comfort, so obviously I'm making SOME kind of impact in peoples' lives. They must feel safe and loved if they come to me for help like that. But I forget that really easily.

This is probably one of those things that's going to come with practice, but do you have any tips for how to help people feel loved and appreciated? I'm not sure exactly HOW to practice telling people "I love you" and "I appreciate you". I haven't had many good examples of that being communicated in my life, so when I try to think of HOW to do it, I kinda just draw a blank.

Is it like that method you have about practicing feeling joy, where you notice the things that make you feel that way, and make notes of it, and then kind of take that and extend that to others? Or is this one of those things where you have to ask people point-blank, "What makes you feel loved and appreciated?" How do you shine that light and warmth on people?

All I want in life is to leave a positive mark on this world, and I think that's a pretty important way to do that.

But what I didn’t tell my mentor is, I spent ten minutes while I was trying to compose this message to feel my way through the pain that GL’s message brought up.

With the love I felt from it came the deep-aching realization that the reason it felt So Amazingly Impactful to me is because I don’t GET THAT much.

I so, so very RARELY am told “Thank you”, or “You made a difference”, or “I’m proud of you”.

That last one, I’m so desperate to hear that when my stepmother (OF ALL PEOPLE!) was drunk at my sister’s wedding reception and told me “I’m so proud of you”, I legitimately felt my eyes going wide and starry, and I tried to stop myself, but I couldn’t resist fishing deeper. “Really? For what?” (She didn’t have any specifications to that, unfortunately. “Just the person you are.” That’s news to me. It felt a little empty tbh.)

Like... I want to specify that my mother DOES tell me she’s proud of me, she encourages me, she compliments me, she gives me heartfelt praise and I can tell she really means it. But her and my mentor are probably my only source of that. I didn’t have those heartfelt conversations with her until I was about 19 years old. I wonder if maybe she didn’t know how to give me those shreds of affirmation, the same way I struggle to give them to people now?

Growing up, I essentially NEVER heard any kind of praise or thanks. The one and only thing people usually praised me for was “You’re so smart”, but even that was usually the backhanded-compliment prefix to a following “But if only you were better at being smart!” (Gifted kid complex, anyone?)

I used to write in my diary when I was in elementary school that “nobody loves me”. I wasn’t being melodramatic or exaggerating, that was genuinely what it felt like sometimes. I felt unappreciated and unloved. I would be told “Love you!” before bed and that was about it. I still drank up those 2-to-3 word statements and cried the one time my stepmother didn’t tell me that. But I was starved of any genuine praise rooted in sincere appreciation or pride or joy.

Maybe I got a “You did so well!” after doing a solo piece in a choir concert, or giving a speech at a school function. But when I stopped performing on a stage around age 12, I stopped getting even that.

That was when I started sharing my stories. When I started posting my fanfictions, I was so incredibly over-the-moon ELATED whenever someone posted a nice comment that I responded to Every Single Individual One with a private message giving them my heartfelt thanks. And if they were anonymous, I responded in the story’s next chapter.

And the thing that hurts so much about this NOW is... I desperately, really, truly, needfully Want to Tell People I Love and Appreciate Them. But I don’t have any examples. I don’t know how. I wasn’t taught the language of positivity growing up, and I wasn’t shown how to be vulnerable enough to be sincerely grateful and happy for someone.

I don’t want to make people feel unloved or unappreciated the way I felt growing up. I don’t EVER want someone to think I take their love for granted. I never, ever EVER want to make people think they’re unworthy or failures or even just “nothing special”. Especially the people I love.

One of my biggest “angst” points when I was a kid relentlessly controlling my emotions was lamenting that the people around me felt unloved. I thought that was my own fault. I didn’t realize that’s something you’re taught, just like sewing and cooking and writing. I thought I was broken somehow, that I had permanently removed my own ability to feel and show love.

That wasn’t the case. That wasn’t EVER the case. I never stopped being compassionate; I never stopped holding my friends very near and dear to my heart. I never (well, almost never) became cruel. I always had love, it just felt trapped inside me. I didn’t know how to release it.

I still don’t. And that makes me sad because the people in my life, even the random people I talk to on the street, deserve to feel loved and deserve to know they’re appreciated and important and deserve that genuine connection. They deserve encouragement and praise.

And the people I love most... My boyfriend, my friends, my mother? I so, so desperately mourn for the fact that I can’t bear my whole heart. I don’t know how to share the immense well of love with them when it’s locked up.

I wish I knew how to tell people, “I love and appreciate you.”

I’m trying to learn, but it doesn’t feel like it’s enough. Does it matter? Does it make a difference? Do people know I love them?

(Don’t try to eliminate all emotion from yourself for 10+ years, kids. It makes you insecure about what you show, what you CAN show, and it makes it harder to connect with the hearts around you.)

There was more, it is a deep wound, but I’m running out of steam... I might be all cried out now. I’m not sure.

Anyways, I’m going to go catch up on Broken Youth because I don’t know what to do with these emotions and maybe that’ll make me cry more and get it out.

[selfshippinglover]

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[luxeacademia]

Brindleton Bay Taylors Version Pt. 01: Wildest Dreams Jewelry & Style Clothing Boutique by luxeacademia

So I am a big Swiftie and recently had this idea of making Brindleton Bay builds inspired by 1989 TV. Here is the first build. I have a few more planned and I am super excited about it! I also chose to photograph this build during the winter because it gave "snow on the beach' vibes. Hope you like it! -

Presenting "Wildest Dreams" and "Style" – where retail therapy meets Hamptons charm.

"Wildest Dreams" Jewelry: Discover an array of sparkling gems and accessories that will make your Sims' wildest dreams come true. From delicate necklaces to shimmering rings, this boutique is a haven for those who appreciate the finer things.

"Style" Clothing: Dive into the world of fashion at "Style," where coastal Hamptons aesthetics blend seamlessly with Taylor's 1989 era. Explore racks of chic outfits and timeless ensembles that exude sophistication and style.

Come explore our retail paradise, where Sims can indulge in shopping sprees that capture the essence of coastal luxury.

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Value: 1,275,717

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World: Brindleton Bay

Location: Ragdoll Refurb

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Ohan’Ali Dock West

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[Note: (1) If your sims keep taking off their shoes and you do not want them to, individually click the Charly Pancakes shoes, located within the primary bedrooms of both houseboats, to get the menu to turn it off. (2) There are mini fridges slotted into both kitchens!]

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[apollenaria]

It's been a while, I have gone on a bit of a splurge, the initial plan was to just buy more of the discount rh dolls but I saw a store had relisted the rainbow dream dolls on their website and I had to pick up Carmen at least, I'll grab the other two when their on sale, I had known that Bambi was for sale but I last saw her when I was broke so perfect time to pick her up and Ursula was there too, I kinda hate that they switched out the inset eyes for painted ones and the lil blind box foods but the second outfit sold with them makes up for it, I'm just happy their for sale in stores and not just on the Disney store online

I was just checking store stock when I found Clawdeens bedroom, it's super cute!!!! And much cheaper then I was expecting, I've been slacking super hard on monster high hunting cause Mattel's been terrible about getting stock here

And the crown jewel Sage! She finally arrived in the mail, I'm slowly building the band, god the Star Darling are so prettyyyy!!!! Hopefully I'll be able to buy my fave of the 5 soon

[bone-weaver]

Yesterday I woke up from a dream where I was in a horror-movie-esque reality show where people die in the challenges and if you get “voted off the island” by the judges they kill you. Thrilling right? Well, all of the participants were these adolescent children who looked like Rainbow High and Madoka Magicka characters (so that was terrifying).

When someone lost a challenge they didn’t just get shot or something: every few challenges they have this formal broadcasted going away ceremony where all of the losers would go on TV with their families and be interviewed one last time before “moving on to a different place”—meaning they take them back in some private room and give them a lethal injection like in The Giver. One of the women doing the interviewing was new and really wanted to capture raw drama and emotion from the participants. Acting super sweet, she crouched down and asked this one boy to tell her what he *really* thought about all of this. (He was a cute little black kid with a monochromatic orange color scheme because RH.) When she did this, the kid laughed in her face and violently stabbed her with a pencil, causing her to need to leave the set for medical attention. Good on that kid.

After the kids were taken away, there would be exhibits made about them with a lifelike statue of them in the room where they’d lived during the show. The idea was that by the end there would be a collection of these in house they’d been sharing and people could come see it as a tourist attraction. All of the exhibits were super cute and feel-good and just wholesome and commemorative of these “sweet kids who moved on to a new place”. After the going away ceremony, I went into the room where they were building these with one of the other participants and we watched some people put up the exhibits about the four or five kids who’d been taken away. (Yes. The messed up nature of all of this was heavily implied.)

Implications aside however, in the moment it weirdly wasn’t actually that scary of a dream. It was one of those dreams where I was pretty sure I had plot armor and was going to win the reality show. It was still not pleasant however. The participants were all getting to be friends so every time one lost it was super sad and traumatic for everyone. (Violet Willow lost on the first challenge and while everyone was sad for her, we also all kind of saw it coming.)

In my head, all of the challenges were themed off of a different fear from The Magnus Archives. We were on a short intermission before we started the second to last challenge which was Vast themed. It would involve paddling around an endless ocean in little boats and eventually working together to survive an encounter with some kind of kraken or sea monster. Weirdly, there was some kind of mechanic in the system where some of the participants had been through the challenges multiple times. I’d been through and survived the Vast challenge before, but that was as far as I’d gotten. The gimmick of the Vast challenge is that it would force participants to work together more than ever before so that they would bond a bunch more before A) one or two more kids are voted off the island and B) they’re all pitted against each other in the last challenge (for ultimate, tear-jerking drama of course).

And what’s the last challenge? I don’t know exactly—I never made it that far before. Just that it was going to take place in a beautiful garden/forest/parkland. And that it would be Flesh themed. Also, I think it was implied that it would be more pvp than the previous challenges.

In spite of just having totally flopped one of the last challenges (why were we performing a line dance for one of the challenges ? I don’t know. I’m really bad at line dances though) I’d survived so far and was preparing to compete in the Vast challenge for the second time.

It was at this point my mom called my phone and woke me up. I’m a bit disappointed I didn’t get to do the ocean challenge and see how things turned out, but you know? I think I’m okay with not living through a murdery Flesh nightmare, even just in a dream.

[pickerelstripe]

[CM] Religious Words

Third expansion, words related to religion! View this post for information on ClayClan’s mythology. Below there’s translations for god, folk hero, blessing, and bobcat, plus some extra content related to base Clanmew words and the names for the gods.

God - Paokeshaf Derived from base Clanmew paokepba* (powerful spirit) and shahaf* (holy). A paokeshaf is the most powerful being that ClayClan believes in - they recognize six, collectively making up the pantheon. Living cats cannot interact with paokeshaf. Rather, Silverpelt warriors ferry messages from the gods to the living, messages that manifest as omens and dreams.

Folk hero - Aroshaf Derived from base Clanmew waro* (less) and shahaf* (holy), in that they are less holy than the gods but more holy than regular spirits. Aroshaf is the term for any heroic character in a legend. ClayClan’s most famous aroshaf is a molly who made a deal with Yiaow to banish bobcats from Clan territory - this deal was taken, but on the stipulation that she become a bobcat and lead them away herself. She succeeded and was allowed into Silverpelt after death for her good deeds. I’m still working out a name for her!

Blessing - Shabai Derived from base Clanmew shaba* (prayer). Shabai is a gift from the gods to an especially pious or special cat - it can manifest in many ways.

Bobcat - Mwrruobeh Derived from base Clanmew maobeh* (damned soul). While most animal names in Claymew are based off the sounds they make, bobcats are special - their name communicates that they are dangerous and associated with lost souls. Also unlike other animals, the word mwrruobeh will never be part of a Clan cat’s name. 

Claymew also uses the words Ssoenborrl* (Silverpelt) and kogmwa* (curse) lifted from base Clanmew. These are important concepts in their mythos, but I like the base words, so I saw no need to change them. Also - Ssoenborrl/Silverpelt is the name ClayClan uses for their heaven, the plane that dead Clan cats go. They don’t call it StarClan! This was just a stylistic choice, I love the word “Silverpelt” and wish it was used more in canon haha.

Finally - a note on the names of the gods!  ClayClan’s pantheon was something I added very early into world-building, so I named them long before I decided to make Claymew. Thankfully I based their names off of real-world cat sounds, so they ended up fitting right in with the conlang! The only difference is that certain letters I picked are different in Claymew - for example, “rh” in the gods’ names would translate as “rr”. So, just for fun, I whipped up some Claymew-ified god names:

Rhurr -> Rrurr, or just Rr  Chikik -> Chikik, this one was basically Claymew already Fulgurr -> Fulgrr Hyaash -> Heeyash Mrrha -> Mrra Yiaow -> Yeeaow

The old names are still the canon ones, I just thought this would be a neat exercise in pronunciation :]

[mostlysignssomeportents]

This day in history

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#10yrsago Random House responds to SFWA on its Hydra ebook imprint https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/digital/content-and-e-books/article/56244-rh-responds-to-sfwa-slamming-its-hydra-imprint.html

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#1yrago The Dawn of Everything: An essential reminder that we are in charge of our own destiny https://pluralistic.net/2022/03/08/three-freedoms/#anti-fatalism

#1yrago How and why to break up Big Tech https://pluralistic.net/2022/03/08/three-freedoms/#alphabet-soup

[saintadeline]

Do you think the Research Hall was dragged directly into the Nightmare like the Lecture Building was, or was it recreated from the memories of its inhabitants like the Nightmare Cathedral Ward was?

The way i see it its kind of like a secret third thing ...? Unsure how I'd categorize it. It's definitely more based on memories than say something like mensis that was quite literal, and it's also not a physical port (sorry i love calling it a port like its videojames) like what happens with actual rituals like with yaharghul & the hunters dream. But i think its not entirely like the central yharnam hunters nightmare in the sense that the rh was not brought there as a sole torture dimension for wrongdoers. Its easy to go "the entirety of the rh is maria's nightmare" but i think thats not true at all, otherwise the same could be said of laurence and cathedral ward, but we Know the hunters nightmare is for all hunters. Sorry im probably not making any sense rn im sick but IM TRYING. Also my personal take on it is that the rh patients were taken in by kos in an act of divine messed-up-yet-genuine empathy. Because since the rh is more than just maria, and theres not a lot of actual researchers (aka people who Could be there as punishment) and there is no way kos sought to actually torture the patients, i think the research hall was kind of like her idea of taking them under her protection, possibly after the failures managed in some way to make some kind of (failed) contact with her. To me the way kos sees the rh is kind of like the lab rats she rescued out of good will except she doesnt know how to take care of them at all so theyre in one of those torture labyrinth plastic cages for hamsters. At least thats how i see it. Also, it not being 100% truthful to reality explains a lot of physical questions like why the hell does it look like that. And if the research hall we see is taken from the patients twisted (traumatized) view of it, it does really make sense that its comprised entirely of strange twisting stairs and operation rooms.

[practicepractices]

Week 3: Couples Therapy for Hands, Helping RH & LH Work as a Team

Today, I played Nocturne No. 1 and Dream in Exile in class again after a long break. I presented Nocturne No. 1 from memory, having worked on it over the holidays.

Memorisation has always been a challenge for me since my first year, and performing from memory in front of others often makes me nervous. Even when I feel secure in my practice, the pressure of presenting can sometimes cause hesitation. However, today’s performance was a step forward—I was able to finish the piece luckily, although with some memory lapses in the last section. Some phrasing of the melody was also overlooked because I was more concentrated on the memory part. Apart from working at my own pace to build confidence and trust in my memory while getting accustomed to playing for an audience, I also needed to make some adjustments to the balance between my right and left hand.

Nocturne No.1 Bar 1: Emphasis should be out on RH minim 'E' Bar 4: Release 'D' when playing 'C' and change pedal to avoid dissonance Bar 8: RH 'B' and 'G' needs to be played slightly louder so that it lasts and does not get buried under the next few quaver notes Bar 12: LH 'D' needs to be heard Bar 13: RH 'E' needs to be played louder so that it lasts for its value Bar 25 & 27: Decrescendo for notes after the end of the phrase Bar 36: LH to be kept soft, RH has to compensate more to be heard since it is in the high treble range Bar 39: Change RH notes clearly from 'D' to 'C' Bar 71-80: Decide on which line to bring out Bar 81-83: keep LH quavers soft, in the background while decrescendo-ing Overall, My right-hand touch needs to be even and singing, ensuring clarity in the melodic line. I also need to be mindful of maintaining balance so that my left hand doesn’t overpower the right while keeping the right hand from losing momentum. Dream in exile Dream in Exile suffers from the same issues as the previous piece—losing momentum too early and needing better balance between both hands. Additionally, some passages feel a little too unemotive and could benefit from more expressive shaping. The character of this piece needs to be handled carefully due to its slightly unconventional tonalities, which can easily make the playing sound aimless if not shaped with intention and direction. Mr. Bialak highlighted that incorporating timely rubato and dynamic contrasts will enhance the theatricality of the piece, making it more engaging and expressive. Bar 6-7: Take some time before settling on the chord on bar 7, while bring out F# in RH the most Bar 12: Remember to shape and play expressively for RH Bar 13-14: Slow down and take some time before entering bar 14 Bar 18: Slow down, time allargando for triplet accurately so it does not sound like a rhythm mistake Bar 22-23: Wait a little before entering bar 23 Bar 23: Delay entry of LH Bar 35: Start slow so that the new section is highlighted to the audience What I find challenging is grasping the elasticity of rubato while maintaining sensitivity in shaping and dramatizing different sections of the piece. It requires careful judgment to ensure that the expressiveness feels natural rather than exaggerated.

Conclusion

This week’s practice and class performance highlighted both progress and areas for refinement in my playing. While I have made strides in memorization, I still need to build greater confidence in performing from memory without letting nerves affect phrasing and expression. The challenge of balancing my hands remains a key focus, as achieving clarity in the right-hand melody while maintaining control in the left requires ongoing adjustments. Additionally, Dream in Exile reinforced the importance of shaping musical lines with intention, using rubato and dynamics effectively to avoid sounding aimless. Moving forward, I aim to develop a more instinctive sense of rubato and dynamic contrast while strengthening my overall control and expressiveness in both pieces.

[allthingsdarkanddirty]

Pack Ruin is live, and in KU! If you like action, angst, humor, and a slow-burn (this one heats up, tho!), grab your copy now ~

𖠰 Wolf Shifters

ᨒ↟ Touch Her & Die

𖠰 Slow Build RH

ᨒ↟ Morally Dark Grey MMC

𖠰 Soulmates/Rejected Mates

ᨒ↟ Traumatized but 𝘽𝙖𝙙𝙖𝙨𝙨 FMC

𖠰 𝙈𝙮 𝙥𝙖𝙨𝙩 𝙞𝙨 𝙝𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙢𝙚...𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙢𝙮 𝙤𝙣𝙡𝙮 𝙚𝙨𝙘𝙖𝙥𝙚 𝙢𝙖𝙮 𝙗𝙚 𝙗𝙖𝙘𝙠 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙄 𝙗𝙚𝙜𝙖𝙣.

Blurb:

ᨒ↟ My past is hunting me.

𖠰 The Mountain pack is everything I hoped: a haven where every shifter has the same rights. Pack laws are respected and followed without fail. Even the Alpha must obey them, or suffer dire consequences. But the law says I’m not allowed to live here.

ᨒ↟ When the corrupt leader of the Council delivers an ultimatum calling for the death of one of my mates, there are no good options. If we stay, it means war. If we sneak away, we become rogues. No matter what, my dream of a safe home is ruined.

𖠰 And my only escape may be back where I began.

ᨒ↟ Book three in The Splintered Bond Series, Pack Ruin is a 𝙧𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙚 𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙢 wolf shifter romance with a cliffhanger, previously released on Kindle Vella, now edited and extended. Please read the content advisories in the Author’s Note. You must read the series in order. The final book comes out in early 2025.

𖠰 Start the series with Pack Reject:

ᨒ↟ Add to your TBR: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/220354998-pack-ruin

MY ARC REVIEW:

The third book in The Splintered Bond series, and boy, these books just get better and better, lots of action and lots going on in the storyline, I really found it difficult to put it down!

Flor's mate collection is growing! Each of them are so different - Brand is fabulous, love him, he would do anything for Flor, like them all really, but he is the soft and emotional one, yet he turns out to be so strong in this book! Glen is the fun one and has rejected his own pack to be with Flor, and is now wanted by the Council, preferably dead. Finnick is back under his parent's thumb, being made to do things he doesn't want to do, whilst loving Flor from afar, trying to keep her away to keep her safe. Luke is the Southern heir, left behind, and in desperate need of Flor in this book, he is literally being kept alive by Grigor, who everyone fears and looks at like the Boogeyman, but I love him and his dark ways with his magic, his courting gifts for Flor are awesome!

None of the Heirs feel like their are worthy of having Flor as their fated mate.

Lots going on in the storyline as the Council decides to take on the packs and war is in the offing!

There is still some hot and steamy passionate moments between the Heir(s) and their mate, sometimes just M/F, others are M/F/M. This ends on a big cliffhanger and I can't wait to find out what happens. Fantastic series, highly recommended for any dark/shifter fans.

[beyondthetemples-ooc]

....so, because my mentor has been teaching me how to do this, I’m looking at it like, “What can I learn from this? What’s the next step? How can I take this further?”

And I think the next step is probably accepting My Trauma and the pain in my past. That hurt is a part of me, too... It isn’t a permanent part, because I do believe I can heal. But the parts of me that are vulnerable and scared deserve to be loved and accepted, too...

Except healing and learning to love that part of me is going to involve some HEAVY shadow work. {8P I never struggled with compassion for others, but self-compassion is something I’ve struggled with for nearly two decades.

I think I need to Settle a bit more into my New Situation before I can begin that Deep Dark Stuff. After all, the resolution to the RWT struggle took me years. I had to unravel old habits; I had to learn a whole new way of thinking...

....but. I mean. I have a spirit guide. I have my mentor. I have my matron goddess. I have a therapist. I might have people I can Talk Through It with... and I’ll have a quiet place I can meditate. I should, perhaps, find my old mirrorbooks....

...or start a new one?

[yountville12]

72 Hours in Yountville, Napa Valley – the Ultimate Food Lovers Experience|Yountville

Napa Valley is dotted with five distinct cities and towns. Among them, Yountville is widely acknowledged as the culinary heart of the valley. For food lovers, the town is the epicenter of culinary excellence – both for fine dining and at a more casual level. Culinary luminaries such as Thomas Keller, Philippe Jeanty, Cindy Pawlcyn, and the late Michael Chiarello all selected Yountville for their flagship restaurants. Spend three nights in Yountville and you can’t help but discover what makes this small town the ultimate food lovers’ hub. 

Day 1: Arrive in Napa Valley, the epicenter of fine food, wine, and hospitality in the U.S.

Check In to Your Home Away from Home

Hotel Yountville, for example, is situated at the edge of town on five secluded acres. The 80-room boutique resort property is exclusive to guests, giving it a private vibe. Take a walk around the property, unpack, and relax. On the opposite end of town, try the family-owned Napa Valley Lodge, which was named one of Travel + Leisure’s top 500 hotels of 2024. 

Explore & Cocktail

Yountville is imminently walkable. Stretch your legs and stroll through town. Take in the public art walk sculptures and stop for a glass of wine, cocktail, or zero proof options at one of Yountville’s favorite spots. Suggestions: R&D Kitchen, Ciccio, The Restaurant at North Block, RH Yountville, or Bottega.

A Classic Yountville Dinner

Start your visit off by dining at one of Yountville’s restaurants with maximum staying power for your first night. Mustards Grill has delighted locals and visitors alike for more than four decades with elevated American faire. Since 1998, Philippe Jeanty’s Bistro Jeanty and Thomas Keller’s Bouchon Bistro have taken the quintessential French bistro to a new level.  

Day 2: Wine, Dine, Indulge

Food and wine discoveries are what Napa Valley dreams are made of. 

A Delicious Morning, Your Way

Breakfast in Yountville can be as simple as a perfectly executed scone and coffee or a more elaborate affair. You decide, but on this food tour, don’t skip this most important meal of the day! Read more about breakfast options in Yountville. 

Book a Leisurely Culinary Experience 

Legendary wine estates such as Chandon, Cakebread Cellars, St. Supéry Vineyards & Winery, and Trefethen Family Vineyards complement many of their wine tasting experiences through a culinary lens. Wine and food are made to go together and no one knows this better than Napa Valley’s winemakers. 

Add a Light Lunch  

Since 1996, Brix Restaurant & Gardens has defined the ultimate farm-to-table experience.  Take in a light lunch and enjoy a stroll their culinary gardens. Or drop into Honor Market for one of their famous hotdogs.  

Lounge at Your Accommodations 

Part of what makes a 72-hour visit so relaxing is being able to build in downtime. Yountville’s resorts offer hidden perks and surprises. At the Estate Yountville, for example, enjoy complimentary wine tastings at the estate’s Hotel Villagio lobby on Thursdays through Saturdays. 

Afternoon Pick Me Up 

Yountville is home to myriad places to get a sweet treat. Don’t miss Kollar Chocolates, Madeleine’s Macarons, or Bouchon Bakery.

Takes a Lot of Beer to Make Wine 

Beer is a favorite beverage of winemakers throughout Napa Valley, including the crafters of Mad Fritz Beer, a uniquely brewed beer. Stop into their Yountville Tap Room for a taste of something completely different. 

Dinner

If night one was about the classic restaurants, night two affords you the opportunity to check out newer entries in town. The Restaurant at North Block, The Restaurant at RH, and Ciccio are three names shaping Yountville’s modern dining scene. 

And for a Nightcap…

As a small agricultural community, Napa Valley restaurants tend to close around 9 p.m., but Yountville’s RO Restaurant & Lounge is open late with music, caviar and cocktails, and small bites to wind down this epic day. 

Day 3: Add a Wellness Day

After a few days of indulgence, add a day of wellness with a dash of great food to your itinerary.

Move in the Morning, Get Outside

Play a round of golf right in the town of Yountville or take a run or bike ride on the Napa Valley Vine Trail. 

Recharge with a Nourishing Brunch or Lunch

Napa Valley restaurants are known for their use of fresh, local, and organic ingredients, and Yountville’s favorites are no exception. Try: Lucy at Bardessono Hotel & Spa, which has its own onsite gardens, or on the weekends, dip into La Calenda for their brunch offered all day. 

Relax and Pamper 

Alongside a food fueled visit to Napa Valley, reconnect with yourself with a spa afternoon. Soak in a pool, indulge in a massage treatment or facial treatment. Tip: Book your spa experiences when you book your hotel rooms. 

Walk to a Shared Dinner

Nothing recharges the mind, body, and soul quite like sharing a meal together. Try Ad Hoc, that serves the nightly selections family-style (another Thomas Keller favorite), or Bottega, where nourishing plates of pasta and grilled meats are easily shared. 

Day 4: Depart, but Before You Do….

One last croissant from Bouchon Bakery, and a sandwich for the road. Stop into Finesse the Store by Thomas Keller for last minute gifts and reminders of your ultimate culinary visit.

[threedvaranasi]

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Understanding Home Mortgages: Your Key to Building Your Dream Home

Building a new home is an exciting journey filled with possibilities, and securing the right home mortgage is essential to bring your vision to life. At Mortgage Solutionz, we're here to guide you through the process of obtaining a home mortgage tailored to your unique needs and aspirations. In this blog post, we'll explore everything you need to know about home mortgages, from understanding the different types to navigating the application process with confidence.

What is a Home Mortgage?

A home mortgage, also known as a home loan or mortgage loan, is a financial instrument that allows individuals to purchase a home by borrowing money from a lender. The borrower agrees to repay the loan amount plus interest over a specified period, typically ranging from 15 to 30 years. The home itself serves as collateral for the loan, meaning that if the borrower fails to make payments, the lender has the right to foreclose on the property.

Types of Home Mortgages:

Fixed-Rate Mortgages: With a fixed-rate mortgage, the interest rate remains constant throughout the life of the loan, providing stability and predictability in monthly payments. This type of mortgage is ideal for those who prefer consistency and want to lock in a steady interest rate.

Variable-Rate Mortgages: Variable-rate mortgages, also known as adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs), have interest rates that can fluctuate over time based on market conditions. Initial interest rates are typically lower than those of fixed-rate mortgages but can adjust periodically, potentially leading to higher payments in the future.

Construction Loans: Construction loans are specifically designed to finance the construction of a new home. They typically have short-term terms and require interest-only payments during the construction phase, with the loan converting to a traditional mortgage once the home is completed.

Government-Backed Mortgages: These mortgages are insured or guaranteed by government entities such as the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), or the Rural Housing Service (RHS). They often have more lenient eligibility requirements and lower down payment options, making homeownership more accessible for certain borrowers.

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