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saturdaysky · 1 month ago
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Creepin on your tags… Mayfic? Mayhew fic?? Mayhew fic for us Mayhew lovers???
Is it is a WIP or is there anything published so far?
Mayhew fic for us Mayhew lovers!!!
Nothing is published yet. I will be completing the fic first, and publishing it weekly once it's done and edited. I also am hoping to illustrate it like I did for my friend's critrole mercaleb fic! (like so: one, two)
The premise
After events of the game, Gale leaves to become a god (but pinky promises he'll come back), while Wyll, Karlach, and Mayhew (now a very grudging mind flayer) go to Avernus to find a cure for Karlach. All four of these people have just leapt into the crucible. What shape do they choose to become?
I'm exploring what actually happens in those six months between the endgame and the epilogue party.
Mayhew/Flayhew: What is it actually like to become a mind flayer, and how long can you ignore the fact that you did? What if it gives you the power you've always wanted? It will cost you the better self you're trying to be, but your clock is ticking. How much faith can you put in promises made by someone who left you behind?
Karlach: What is it actually like to walk back into Hell with only trust and wishes in your pockets? How do you keep going when those wishes run out? The friend who wouldn't let you die is now slowly dying inside himself, so what do you do now that the shoe is on the other foot?
Wyll: What is it actually like to be a powerless warlock who swore to protect your friends? Hell will kill all of you if any one of you is the weak link, but you're not trapping yourself into another pact. How do you make up the difference? In your duty of protection, when does a friend become a monster, and when does a monster become a threat?
Gale: What is it actually like to become a god? What do you do when you play for ultimate power and win? Your divine future awaits, and mortality already seems distant and petty. You can leave everything behind to claim perfection, right now, and no one can stop you. So...do you keep those old, mortal promises you made?
Altogether, these are novel-length ideas to chew on, and the word count reflects it. It's novel-length already 😂 but this is because I want the fic to be robust enough to stand on its own and prove its own points, like a novel must do. I also want it to be readable even if you haven't played BG3. It's a ton of work to write, but it's very fun.
The shorter premise is: sometimes, just sometimes, if you play out two bad endings long enough, they can become one good ending.
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aventurineswife · 12 days ago
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Uh… I read recently that you said in a post and in your description that you were sick of SAHSR, and I get that I was slightly oblivious to the fact that the vast majority of your posts were about it. This is not a request and you can ignore it if you wish ┐⁠(⁠´⁠ー⁠`⁠)⁠┌
Imagine this in either the Genshin universe or HSR, both are fine, because technically they are not important. [Reader] had a twin brother, Keelan, [Reader] loved Keelan with all his soul, they had grown up together, how could he not love his younger brother?
Keelan had been watching his older brother, [Reader] for his entire life. He hated the air he breathed and his silly words, he hated how the villagers gathered to sing praises and he clung to him. Oh, how he hated that.
His mother, his creator, had asked him to take care of his older brother no matter what, but how could he tell his mother that there had been the disappearance or premature death of his own brother… Or was it that they wished to be like their older brother? That people would also see him as a poet, not just as the muse¹
Oh, that's not true, he didn't wish any harm to his older brother, since they were created they were like brothers created by the same creator. May the gods punish him for ever thinking of abandoning you, my brother². You are wonderfully made and I will always be grateful to you, I will never forget how you taught me to make art.
I am aware that you showed me the noblest and purest love I would have seen in my years as gods, I love you very much and if you wish I will call you highness. But why do I wake up every night thinking that instead of you, it should be me? Something evil was coming, I felt it but I was ignorant of it, I wasn't sure if I should prefer to run away or accept it, what should I do, my brother? What motivates me? Hate or love? What is worse? That I also wish to be great or that my mother wished she had a boy? And although I cannot be the chosen one, perhaps I can at least be of help to pave the way until the day I arrive. Perhaps my name will be known one day.
Keelan!, Keelan!, Keelan! , KEELAN! Keelan!, Keelan!, Keelan! , KEELAN! Keelan!, Keelan!, Keelan! , KEELAN!
My name is Keelan and my name means "heavy³", so with all the pain in my heart I will guide this dagger towards the chest of my enemy, all my life you were my inspiration and a friend to me, being my older brother. Please, I will tell you that my actions are not motivated only by envy, I too have a destiny, death will be your art.
People will talk about this day from near and far, This event will be history! And I too will be great! I do not want what you have! I want to be you!
[Reader], [Reader], your noble and pure but blind love for your younger brother, was your sentence.
This is inspired by the song "Brutus" from "The buttress" which is inspired by a true story. Also a clarification regarding this:
· | –Muse¹: Short explanation, [Reader] sees Keelan as his inspiration, his motive, his muse (in a platonic way). That flattered Keelan, but then he began to detect that.
· | –My brother²: This may seem normal, but it is not. Keelan said it as a mockery.
· | –Heavy³: This is not the meaning of Keelan, the real meaning is: "Thin" or "Skinny"
Somewhat ironic is that this is a children's story when it deals with envy and betrayal.
-💤🩵 anon
Ooo, This is pure tragedy—a tale of love twisted into resentment. Reader cherishes Keelan, their beloved younger brother, their muse. But Keelan, drowning in envy and self-doubt, despises that love, resents being seen through rather than for himself.
His fate is sealed by his own hands—betrayal driven not just by jealousy but by a desperate need to be someone. To carve his own name into history, even if it means spilling the blood of the one who inspired him.
Reader’s greatest mistake? Loving too blindly. Keelan’s? Letting his hatred consume him. oof...
Kinda unbelievable that it's a children's book 🧍‍♀️
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tomthomasblog · 16 days ago
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Understanding Mercy: A Call to Compassion
Have you ever noticed how a simple act of kindness can change someone's entire day? Understanding mercy is vital for everyone, and it can blossom into something beautiful in our lives. Mercy isn't just a word; it's a powerful action rooted in compassion, patience, and kindness. It means treating someone leniently when they've made a mistake or done something wrong. This quality is essential because it allows us to recognize the struggles of others and respond with love instead of judgment.
One of the most profound aspects of mercy is its historical and spiritual significance. Take a moment to think about the many stories found in the Bible. For instance, the account of the Israelites in Exodus shows how they forgave each other after serious mistakes. Similarly, King David is a figure who exemplifies receiving God's mercy time and again. The book of Lamentations reminds us of God's everlasting mercy and encourages us to embrace grace and forgiveness, especially when we stumble and fall short.
When you think about mercy, remember the teaching from Matthew 5:7, where it says, “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.” This means that when you show kindness and understanding to others, you're not just making their lives better; you're also paving the way for kindness to come back to you. The parable of the Good Samaritan illustrates this principle beautifully. In this story, a man stops to help an injured traveler when everyone else ignores him. This action is a perfect example of true mercy in action – it teaches us that compassion knows no boundaries.
The importance of mercy cannot be overstated. The book of James emphasizes how showing mercy may even save us from harsh judgment ourselves. Imagine facing criticism for your missteps, yet seeing the kindness you showed others returned to you in your time of need. Likewise, Paul encourages us to live according to God's mercy by being obedient and willing to sacrifice for the sake of others. This shows us that mercy isn't just an emotion; it’s a way of life that reflects our understanding of love.
Historically, mercy has played a vital role in shaping societies. In Colonial Williamsburg, for example, mercy was often practiced in the legal system, demonstrating how kindness and leniency could lead to justice rather than punishment. This idea helps us understand that mercy can create a strong foundation for fairness and equality in our communities.
So, how can you practice mercy in your daily life? It can start with small gestures—like holding the door for someone, offering a compliment, or simply listening without judgment. Forgiving those who have wronged you, even if it's difficult, can not only transform their lives but change yours as well. By showing support to friends and family during tough times, you embody the essence of mercy.
In conclusion, embracing mercy in your life can lead to a powerful chain reaction of compassion and understanding. Challenge yourself to find opportunities to show mercy each day. Whether through small acts of kindness or forgiving someone who hurt you, remember that every gesture matters. Let mercy guide you, and watch how it transforms your relationships and your heart.
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The Scripture Collection Playlist A compilation of 20 uplifting music videos inspired by a different Bible scripture. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoBTz-QtgDhox4diwLqHBjD4W-CtzM-8v
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I wrote the song "Mercy's Melody" based on "Understanding Mercy: A Call to Compassion"
unique blend of blues, rock, and boogie-woogie styles https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlhvW0kDmjA bubblegum metal rock, fast tempo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y14M8Seg9Z0 techno, mutation funk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_u0b0FbaUek
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superbulldog · 2 months ago
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A YOUNG HEART HOLDİNG AN ELDERLY HAND 💕
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1. Be a Role Model
Children are excellent observers, and they learn more from what you do than what you say. If you want your child to grow into an empathetic and loving individual, you must embody these values yourself.
Empathy: Make an effort to understand others’ feelings and demonstrate this to your child. For example, when you help someone, explain your actions to them.
Respect: Show respect for people and nature. Avoid displaying rude or disrespectful behavior in front of your child.
Fairness: Make fair decisions and model this behavior for your child. When there’s a conflict, strive to understand all sides and explain this approach to your child.
2. Encourage Empathy and Compassion
Empathy is the cornerstone of being a good person. Understanding how others feel fosters greater connection and understanding among people.
Tell Stories: Books, movies, and stories are powerful tools to teach empathy. Discuss how characters feel and help your child grasp these emotions.
Provide Opportunities to Help: Engage in volunteer activities like joining aid campaigns, helping those in need, or visiting animal shelters. These experiences help your child understand others’ struggles and develop compassion.
3. Talk Openly About Honesty
If you’ve made it this far, fantastic! You’re on the right track, and now we’re diving into the most critical points. Have open and honest conversations about values and ethics with your child. Explain why you choose to do the right thing and what problems dishonesty can create.
Promote Honesty: Stress the importance of admitting mistakes and taking responsibility. Approach your child’s mistakes with a forgiving and supportive attitude.
Be Fair: Set fair and consistent rules, and clearly demonstrate your stance against injustice.
Remember, fostering open communication with your child is key to developing their sense of honesty and ethics. By giving them a voice and valuing their opinions, you enable them to build their values on a solid foundation.
4. Instill a Sense of Responsibility
Responsibility is vital for both personal success and social benefit. Encourage your child to take ownership of their responsibilities and help others when possible.
Assign Tasks: Give them age-appropriate household responsibilities. This boosts their self-confidence and instills a sense of responsibility.
Discuss Consequences: Allow your child to see the outcomes of their actions, whether positive or negative. This helps them make more informed decisions.
By understanding the impact of their decisions, your child will not only learn personal responsibility but also develop an awareness of their social responsibilities. This paves the way for them to become a more conscious and beneficial individual.
5. Teach Respect for Social Values
Living in a society requires respect for others and adherence to rules. Helping your child respect others’ rights and values is a crucial step toward making them a good person.
Embrace Diversity: Teach your child the importance of respecting differences in religion, culture, language, and other individual characteristics.
Give Others Space: Help your child understand the importance of respecting others’ personal space and choices.
Respecting the rights and freedoms of others enables your child to grow into a more conscious citizen. These behaviors not only benefit society but also help your child feel more fulfilled and meaningful.
6. Be Patient and Loving
Becoming a good person is a lifelong journey for your child. Be patient and accept that they will make mistakes. A loving environment makes it easier for children to adopt these values.
Be Supportive: Always express your love and support for your child, regardless of the circumstances.
Celebrate Small Wins: Acknowledge and appreciate every positive behavior your child displays.
Remember, a loving family environment boosts your child’s self-confidence and makes them feel secure. Mistakes are a natural part of growth; therefore, be tolerant and show your child that you are there for them every step of the way.
Final Words
Thank you wholeheartedly for reading this article and touching the lives of our children! If you found this article helpful, please like and share it so we can reach more parents. Together, we can build a brighter future. With love from Super Bulldog!
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gracemorgann · 3 months ago
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How Escorts Manhattan Got to Be Successful: Valuable Tips for Beginners
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Still haven't figured out what you will be doing if you decide to work as one of the escorts in Manhattan? If you also have questions about the activity in this industry, how to do it, and the strategies that can guarantee your success, you have come to the right place. In the following section, you will get some tips on working in the best possible conditions. You have to know that the way you undertake your activity and your attitude matters much more than your looks.
How to Be a Prosperous Escort
Escorting is an activity in which a model primarily communicates with her clients based on bookings they make through the web page of an escort agency or calling it. Sessions are about dates in a public environment and can last depending on the wishes of the clients. More than likely, you have heard that you can both work independently or collaborate with an agency. Before you start practicing in this field, you need to learn some information about both options to be sure that you make the right decision involving your future.
First of all, anyone can become an escort, anyone over the age of 18. Age doesn't count in this job, and even physical appearance doesn't matter as much as you might imagine. As long as you are an outgoing person with a pleasant and well-groomed physical appearance, you have every chance to succeed in this industry and, in no time, become one of the escorts in Manhattan. Secondly, to be apparent from the beginning, to be successful in this industry, you need to treat this activity as a regular job, not as a hobby or part-time source of income.
If you are not consistent and don't appear in your appointments, it will be impossible for you to build a community of loyal clients. You should also be active on online platforms where people can get to know you better. Another vital thing is that whether you are a beginner and still wondering what it's like to work in the field or you already have experience, the choice that will guarantee your success is to work with a professional agency, as they know all the insides of this industry and know what is best for you to succeed.
Escorts Working Independently or Within an Agency?
You can learn the pros and cons of working independently vs. agency and make an informed decision, but the truth is that you're simply less likely to perform in this field if you work alone, especially if you're a newbie model and don't know still how things work. There are risks, pitfalls, and mistakes that you can make in this activity, as well as mistakes that you can avoid if you work with an agency where experience comes first. If you do so, you will learn how escorts work professionally and offer high-quality services.
The road from beginner to prosperous escort will be paved with multiple learning experiences. Why go it alone when you have a team of trainers at your disposal made up of models who have been through exactly what you are going through now? Escorting training is the cornerstone of this activity, with which it will be straightforward to become a top companion in Manhattan. Why not take advantage of the knowledge of people who know from their own experience what your needs are? They will teach you how to work at total capacity, and you will have your success story in time.
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Valuable Tips for Inexperienced Women
Escorting can seem like a challenging activity, especially for beginners. No matter how nice you speak and how friendly you are, the wrong attitude can thwart all your efforts. By collaborating with a professional agency, you will have benefits such as advice and tips provided by professionals on how to speak, how to manage certain awkward situations when you feel like there is nothing to say, or how to get from not-so-nice situations when you meet clients that do not know how to behave. A reliable agency will take care of you.
That means you will work in a safe space where you have someone to turn to whenever the situation asks. In addition, escorts have all sorts of benefits, such as clothing, makeup sessions, etc. The model's attitude can also adjust all of this. Make sure you have a relaxed posture and smile in front of your clients; your date will be perfect. When starting conversations, Take a playful tone and maintain a non-judgmental attitude. The truth is that the people who will date you will want a real connection.
They are not searching for naked women. After all, they can do this online at any time of the day or night. Your ability to relate, to let them know that you are there body and soul for them, through specific body signals that can be developed, will be the factor that will always bring them back to you. Beauty is subjective, and in the eye of the beholder, everyone will appreciate different things about you. An open, energetic, and friendly attitude will be worth much more than physical assets.
Don't Judge People That Come to You
So you prefer to avoid being judged for your job, right? Unfortunately, people are preconceived and often judge what they need help understanding, even if they lack vital information. Make sure to make the same mistake as people who don't know you! Clients in Manhattan will open up to you under the protection of anonymity and expect understanding and compassion from you, not criticism and value judgments. Whatever the person in front of you may tell you, accept that he has a different experience and principles than yours that have shaped his view of life.
You don't have to agree with him or do what he asks, but at the same time, it doesn't make sense to make him feel inferior to you. You have to be there for your clients and offer them what they need, and that is someone to make them feel natural without needing to pretend they are someone else. If they have a bad day, they come to escorts to make them feel better, and that is what you need to do. Listen to your clients and try to make the best of any situation. Once you manage to do that, you will find success in no time.
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starterscfo · 4 months ago
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How Virtual CFO Services Are Shaking Up the Business World
In today’s fast-moving business world, keeping your books straight and your finances in order can make all the difference between success and struggle. Not only does proper bookkeeping and accounting keep you out of hot water with the law, but it also gives you a crystal-clear view of your business’s financial health. Let’s take a look at why solid bookkeeping matters and how it can help businesses of every size.
Staying Legal and Hassle-Free
First things first: good bookkeeping keeps you on the right side of the law. Here’s how:
Filing Taxes: With well-organized books, tax time becomes a breeze. You can file accurate returns, avoid fines, and steer clear of those dreaded tax penalties.
Meeting Legal Requirements: Many places require you to keep financial records for a certain amount of time. Proper bookkeeping ensures those records are ready and waiting, just in case anyone comes asking.
Audit Preparedness: If you ever get audited, having tidy books can save you from a world of stress and potential fines.
Managing Money Like a Pro
When your books are in order, it’s way easier to keep tabs on your finances and make smart decisions. Here’s what that looks like:
Budgeting and Forecasting: With solid numbers, you can plan for the future, create budgets that make sense, and keep your cash flow in check.
Tracking Spending and Earning: Knowing where every penny goes means you can spot trends and cut costs when needed.
Financial Analysis: Regularly looking at your financials helps you figure out what’s working and what’s not, giving you the info you need to boost profits and grow.
Smart Business Planning
Having accurate numbers on hand helps you map out your business’s future and set realistic goals. Here’s why that matters:
Setting Goals: Clear financials let you set achievable targets, making sure your plans match your financial reality.
Evaluating Performance: Regular check-ins on your financial health help you see what’s going well and where there’s room for improvement.
Securing Financing: Lenders and investors love seeing neat books. It makes it easier for them to trust that your business is solid, increasing your chances of getting that loan or investment.
Running a Smoother Operation
Good bookkeeping and accounting systems don’t just help with money—they make your whole business run better:
Fewer Mistakes: Using automated software cuts down on human error, meaning your financial data stays accurate and dependable.
Time-Saver: Well-organized records mean less time wasted on paperwork, giving you more time to focus on what really matters—running your business.
Better Decision-Making: When you’ve got up-to-date financial info at your fingertips, making quick, smart decisions becomes a whole lot easier.
Building Credibility and Trust
When your financial records are clear and accurate, it’s a huge boost to your business’s reputation. Here’s why that matters:
Trust with Stakeholders: Investors, customers, and suppliers are more likely to trust you when they see you’ve got your financial act together.
Better Vendor Relationships: Staying on top of your accounts payable and receivable means you pay on time, which builds strong relationships with your suppliers.
Boosting Your Reputation: A business with a solid reputation for financial honesty and integrity will attract new customers and partners, paving the way for long-term success.
Fueling Growth and Expansion
Good bookkeeping is a must if you’re planning to grow. It lays the groundwork for:
Scalability: Keeping your books in check helps you scale up with confidence, knowing you’ve got the resources and systems in place to manage growth.
Managing Risk: A detailed look at your financials helps you spot risks early on and take steps to protect your business from future problems.
Strategic Investments: Strong financials give you the insight to spot good investment opportunities, helping you expand and innovate.
Keeping Cash Flow Healthy
Managing cash flow is the lifeblood of any business, and good bookkeeping helps with:
Tracking Cash Flow: Regularly monitoring money coming in and out helps keep your cash flow in good shape.
Spotting Cash Shortfalls: When you notice a shortfall early, you can take action—like securing a loan or cutting costs—to avoid bigger problems down the road.
Optimizing Cash Reserves: Proper cash flow management ensures you’ve got enough on hand to cover opportunities and challenges alike.
Regulatory Reporting Made Simple
Many businesses have to file reports with regulatory agencies. Keeping accurate books helps with:
Timely Reporting: With everything organized, you can easily meet deadlines and avoid fines for late or inaccurate reports.
Data Readiness: Need to pull some numbers for a report? Good bookkeeping ensures the data is there when you need it.
Staying Compliant: Staying on top of regular financial reports helps you stay compliant and builds trust with stakeholders.
Increasing Your Business’s Value
Finally, having accurate financial records is key when it comes to valuing your business. Here’s why:
Selling the Business: If you’re thinking about selling, clear financials make it easier to find buyers and get the best price.
Mergers and Acquisitions: Accurate books help ensure you get a fair deal during mergers or acquisitions.
Attracting Investors: Investors want to see the real deal when it comes to your financials. If you’ve got solid, transparent numbers, they’re more likely to invest.
In short, keeping your bookkeeping and accounting in check isn’t just about crunching numbers—it’s about setting your business up for success. From staying legal to boosting credibility, improving cash flow, and driving growth, accurate financial records lay the foundation for a bright and prosperous future.
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essayperfectonline · 4 months ago
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Robots at the Reins: How Automation Revolutionizes Bookkeeping
Introduction: Embracing the Future of Finance
Gone are the days when bookkeeping meant mountains of paperwork and endless hours of manual calculations. In today’s fast-paced world, automation is stepping up as the game-changer in the finance sector, especially in bookkeeping. This transformative approach is not only saving precious time but is also slashing the error rate in financial reporting. Let’s dive into how automation is reshaping this essential business function, making life easier for bookkeepers and business owners alike across the US and UK.
Streamlining with Software: A Smooth Operator in Bookkeeping
The first major impact of automation in bookkeeping is the dramatic reduction in time spent on routine tasks. Software solutions like QuickBooks, Xero, and others come equipped with features that can automatically categorize expenses, reconcile transactions, and update ledgers in real time. Imagine the relief of not having to manually enter every transaction at the end of a busy day. This shift not only speeds up the bookkeeping process but also frees up professionals to focus on more strategic financial planning and analysis.
Error-Proofing the Books: Minimizing Mishaps with Automation
Human error is a natural part of any manual process. However, in bookkeeping, mistakes can lead to significant financial discrepancies. Automation helps mitigate this risk. Automated systems are designed to follow strict rules and protocols, ensuring that every entry is recorded correctly. This consistency is key in maintaining the integrity of financial data, providing peace of mind for businesses that their accounts are accurate and compliant with regulatory standards.
Real-Time Reporting: Instant Insights at Your Fingertips
Another stellar advantage of automation in bookkeeping is the capability for real-time reporting. Automated tools can generate financial reports at the click of a button, allowing business owners and managers to make informed decisions quickly. This instant access to financial data is crucial in today’s dynamic business environment where timely information can be the difference between profit and loss.
Integrations and Innovations: The Connected World of Automated Bookkeeping
Automation does not operate in a vacuum. Today’s bookkeeping systems integrate seamlessly with a variety of other business applications, from payroll systems to budgeting tools. This connectivity ensures that all financial data is synchronized across platforms, reducing the workload and increasing the efficiency of financial management practices. Moreover, the advent of machine learning and AI in bookkeeping automation is paving the way for even smarter systems that can predict trends and optimize financial outcomes.
Conclusion: The Automated Bookkeeping Revolution is Here
The role of automation in modern bookkeeping is transformative, propelling the industry into a new era of efficiency and accuracy. As technology continues to evolve, the potential for further innovations in this field is boundless. For businesses in the US and UK, adapting to this trend is not just a matter of staying current, but also of gaining a competitive edge in managing their finances with unprecedented precision.
Embrace the future, where automation handles the numbers, and you steer the strategy. The era of automated bookkeeping is not just about keeping up; it’s about setting the pace for success in the modern business landscape.
Ready to revolutionize your bookkeeping with automation? Discover how cutting-edge tools can streamline your processes, reduce errors, and offer real-time financial insights. For more information on transforming your financial management with automation, click here and step into the future of bookkeeping today!
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eveninggstar · 8 months ago
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୨ৎ From the age of 9, you and Max Verstappen have been locked in fierce competition on the racing track. Growing up, you intimately learned each other’s techniques, paving the way for what could have been a formidable partnership. However, despite your shared prowess, there’s one glaring issue - an unyielding disdain for each other. As you navigate the world of motorsport, your rivalry intensifies, fuelling both your desire for victory and your deep-seated animosity towards one another.
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After the Miami race and the celebrations, you return home to Monaco, hoping to escape the chaotic whirlwind of the past few days. But as you settle back into your daily routine, everything seems to remind you of Max.
On your morning walk, you spot a Bengal cat lounging in a sunlit window. It immediately brings to mind Max’s affection for his own cats, and you can almost hear his voice telling you stories about them. You shake your head, trying to dispel the thought, but it lingers, frustratingly persistent.
At the grocery store, you see a display of Dutch tulips and think of Max’s Dutch heritage. You move to a different aisle, but when you reach for a carton of milk, you recall Max teasing you about the absurd number of varieties available in Monaco compared to his home in the Netherlands and the grief he gave you for preferring oat milk to regular. Every small thing, every mundane detail of your day seems to have some connection to him.
Even at home, trying to relax with a book, you find yourself distracted. You remember the time Max recommended a novel to you, and now, every story you pick up feels inadequate compared to his suggestion. You close the book with a sigh, tossing it aside.
Why couldn’t you just forget about him? It was one night, one mistake, and now it felt like Max was haunting your every step.
The tension from Miami follows you to the next race weekend. The paddock buzzes with its usual energy, but there’s an added layer of awkwardness hanging over you and Max. You avoid eye contact, keeping conversations strictly professional and brief- not even arguing or sending death glares to the other. The team notices the strain, and it affects everyone’s morale.
During the race, the tension seeps into your performance. You miss cues from your engineer, make small mistakes on track, and your frustration builds with each passing lap. Max, usually sharp and focused, seems off his game as well. The entire weekend is a disaster, culminating in a disappointing finish for both of you.
Back at the hotel gives you a big slap in the face as you were still on the arrangement of sharing this season. You dread the thought of spending any more time in close quarters with Max, but there’s no other option.
You drop your bags in your room and head to the common area, collapsing onto the sofa. A few moments later, Max emerges from his room, looking equally drained. He sits on the opposite end of the sofa, the distance between you feeling both comforting and suffocating.
The silence stretches on, heavy and awkward, filled with the occasional sniff or cough. You glance at Max, noticing the way his fingers drum nervously on his knee. His cheeks are slightly flushed, and you catch yourself finding it cute, which only annoys you more.
“We need to talk about what happened,” Max says finally, breaking the silence.
You nod, trying to find the right words. “Yeah, we do. Miami was… unexpected.”
Max looks down, avoiding your gaze. “It was a mistake, right? We got caught up in the moment.”
“Definitely,” you agree, though part of you isn’t entirely convinced. “We need to figure out how to move past it. It’s affecting our work.”
Max nods, still not meeting your eyes. “Agreed. We can’t let this ruin our careers.”
Another silence falls, and you can feel the tension mounting again. You look at Max, his face now a deeper shade of red. It’s awkward, but there’s something almost endearing about his discomfort.
“I remember when we were kids,” you say suddenly, hoping to lighten the mood. “Racing you to wherever. Like when we had a podium together, you always beat me to it.”
Max finally looks up, a small smile tugging at his lips. “Only because you let me. You were always faster.”
You laugh, the tension easing slightly. “Maybe. But you were always more competitive.”
The conversation shifts to reminiscing about your shared childhood. The karting races, the pranks you pulled on each other, the countless hours spent at the karting track. The more you talk, the more you realize how much you’ve shared over the years.
“Remember that time you convinced me to eat that horrible candy, saying it was the best thing ever?” Max chuckles.
You grin, shaking your head. “You mean the sour ones? I thought you were going to cry!”
Max laughs, and the sound is warm and familiar. “I almost did. You were so convincing.”
As the evening wears on, you both find yourselves relaxing, the awkwardness giving way to a comfortable camaraderie. You talk about your current lives, your racing careers, and the ups and downs you’ve faced.
“We have a lot in common, you know,” Max says thoughtfully. “More than I realized.”
You nod in agreement. “Yeah, we do. And despite everything, I think we’re both pretty funny.”
Max smiles, the tension completely gone now. “We are. Maybe we should focus on that. Being friends, I mean. Supporting each other.”
“Agreed,” you say, feeling a sense of relief. “Let’s put Miami and the entire past behind us and just… be friends.”
Max extends his hand, and you shake it, sealing the agreement. The atmosphere between you feels lighter, more manageable. You spend the rest of the evening chatting and laughing, rediscovering the bond you once never wanted.
As the night draws to a close, you both head to your separate bedrooms. Before you close your door, you turn to Max.
“Thanks for tonight, Max. I think we really needed this.”
He nods, his expression sincere. “We did. Good night.”
“Good night,” you reply, feeling a sense of peace as you close the door.
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Factors to Consider While Looking for a Great Dental Office?
Suffering from dental issues often takes a toll on our physical well-being- addressing both major and minor issues and getting them treated is of utmost importance. When you can get in touch with professional dental practitioners with just a few clicks, what's the point of delaying the process? Explore the internet, look for the best dentist in Weatherford, TX, schedule an appointment and hop into their clinic on the given time and date.
However, it is often recommended to visit the clinic prior to the appointment and take a look at the office environment. It helps you ensure peace of mind and rely on the practitioners with your eyes closed. In this blog, we will explore the factors to consider while looking for a great dental office.
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●      A Compassionate Team of Dental Professionals
Dental treatment often makes a few patients feel anxious and nervous- but, everything becomes a lot easier when there's a compassionate team in the clinic. When your dentist and other associates make you feel comfortable, it overpowers the stress factors quite seamlessly.
●      Highly Trained and Skilled Dental Practitioners
Highly trained and skilled dental practitioners help you ensure peace of mind while receiving treatment. Since these qualified professionals possess profound knowledge along with years of experience in the field, you get the scope to restore your trust and confidence in them. Their diligence and ability to offer patient-centric solutions matter the most in this caregiving process.
●      Involvement of Advanced Technology in Their Practices
In this modern age where advanced technology has paved its way into various industries, you need to look for dental clinics that have incorporated such practices too. Technologies like digital X-rays are safer, comfortable and faster for every visitor- these factors play a pivotal role in your decision making process.
Speaking of dental lasers, dentists use them to perform less invasive dental procedures that don't involve much pain and ensure a speedy recovery. While booking an appointment, you need to check their website and look into the advancements adopted by them.
●      Low Turnover
While looking for a children's dental specialist in Cleburne, TX, you must consider their turnover time as well! When the team consists of dental practitioners, assistants, hygienists, and staff members, you can expect smooth sailing with them. They will offer you the much-needed care and address your concerns without leaving any room for mistakes.
●      Comfortable and Clean Environment
Last but not least, the dental office you are planning to hop in must have a comfortable and clean environment. It ultimately ensures hygiene, safety and lets you relax without feeling overwhelmed.
Let the Best Dental Practitioners Take Care of Your Oral Needs
By taking these few factors into consideration, you will get the scope of making informed decisions. Comprehensive dental care is a need that is often overlooked by many individuals out there- finding a reliable dentist has become way too mandatory these days. So, what are you waiting for? Research on the internet and pay a quick visit to your nearest dentist- after all, it's a one time process.
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canadianasphalt · 1 year ago
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Three Things to Look for in a Seal Coating Company Selection
Are you in need of high-quality seal coating services for your business property, neighborhood roads, or personal driveway?  You should put your trust in the professionals at Hamilton Seal Coating whether you're paving a big warehouse parking lot or a tiny driveway.  We stand out from the competition because to our experience and expertise, and we provide a variety of high-quality services to suit the demands of every customer. To ensure you are making the best decision, there are a few things you should think about before choosing a seal coating business for your requirements.
Verify the Company's Credibility
Reputation is crucial while selecting the best seal coating company in Hamilton  Make certain that they are well-known in your neighborhood.  Examine factors like the length of time they've been in business, the kinds of community work they've done, and whether they've ever run into any problems or made mistakes at work.  This information will assist you in selecting a reputable business that will complete the task correctly the first time.  
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Seek out testimonials and reviews.
Referrals and excellent evaluations are two other excellent resources for selecting a top-notch paving provider.  You'll be more inclined to believe in a Hamilton based paving company's abilities if customers have nothing but positive things to say about them.  If you need asphalt repairs, Driveway seal coating, or paving done, always look for evaluations and testimonials that show you what to expect from the service provider.  
Examine Their Schedule
Excellent seal coating services tend to get booked up rather quickly, and some places could even only be open during specific times of the year.  One thing to keep in mind when searching for a good contractor is their schedule.  It may be a sign that they aren't busy enough if it is too open and they jump right into your work.  You should still look for a paving provider that can give you an approximate start and finish date, though.  Having this knowledge will be crucial to choosing the best option for your requirements.
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Some benefits for driveway seal coating explained by Hamilton experts
ASPHALT SEALING CAN SAVE YOU CASH
Although driveway sealing isn't free, you will ultimately save a lot of money because the damage that would have otherwise occurred is avoided. Applying an asphalt seal coating to your pavement on a regular basis is far less expensive than large-scale crack sealing and pothole filling solutions.
2. EXTEND THE LIFE OF YOUR PAVEMENT
Your asphalt will last longer if you take better care of it. One of the simplest and most economical ways to extend the life of your driveway is by asphalt sealing
3.  ENSHIRE THE LOOK OF YOUR PAVEMENT
Although appearances aren't everything, it is indisputable that a fresh coat of asphalt sealer makes your driveway look better than its worn-out, cracked counterpart. Although this is a goal that every homeowner should pursue, it becomes much more crucial when getting ready to sell your house.
How to Locate Hamilton's Best Driveway Seal Coating Company
You can typically acquire recommendations for the top driveway sealing companies in Hamilton,  from people you know who have recently had their driveways sealed or laid. Find out who your neighbors, coworkers, relatives, and acquaintances hired.
Furthermore, experts in the house, including real estate brokers or maybe your handyman, are probably able to suggest a couple reliable sealant businesses. To identify driveway seal coating businesses in the Hamilton area that would be a suitable fit for your external project, you can also look through Google business profiles, Yelp reviews, or top websites that are ranked well in the Google search engine, or visit social sites like facebook, start searching for driveway seal coating facebook business pages check their ratings and reviews, you can also go through some top local listing sites as well.
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From Loss to Gain: The Asset Recovery Journey Unleashed
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In the rollercoaster of life, we all face setbacks and losses. But what if I told you that these losses could be a stepping stone to something greater? Welcome to the exhilarating journey of asset recovery, where the tide can turn from loss to gain. Let's dive into the incredible stories of individuals and businesses that have not just bounced back, but soared higher after facing adversity.
Chapter 1: The Initial Blow Every great story has a starting point, often marked by an unexpected loss or setback. In the world of asset recovery, this might be financial turbulence, a business downturn, or personal challenges. Meet the protagonists who faced the initial blow head-on, acknowledging the pain but refusing to be defined by it.
Chapter 2: Turning Crisis into Opportunity In the face of adversity, some choose to crumble, while others rise like a phoenix. Explore the stories of those who saw crisis as an opportunity to reinvent themselves. Learn how they embraced change, adapted strategies, and discovered hidden potential within their assets.
Chapter 3: The Power of Resilience Resilience is the secret sauce that transforms loss into gain. Discover the inspiring tales of individuals who not only weathered the storm but emerged stronger. Whether it's a business pivoting to new markets or a person rediscovering their passion, resilience played a pivotal role in their asset recovery journey.
Chapter 4: Strategic Asset Management A key component of the asset recovery journey is strategic asset management. Explore how individuals and businesses strategically assessed and optimized their assets. Learn about the importance of smart decision-making, asset diversification, and leveraging strengths to pave the way for sustained growth. More about the author HOW TO RECOVER STOLEN CRYPTOCURRENCY
Chapter 5: Learning from Setbacks In the pursuit of gain, setbacks can be powerful teachers. Dive into the experiences of those who turned setbacks into lessons. Understand how they analyzed failures, learned from mistakes, and used setbacks as stepping stones towards a more secure and prosperous future.
Chapter 6: Celebrating Success The journey from loss to gain is incomplete without celebrating success. Meet the triumphant individuals and businesses who not only recovered their losses but exceeded their wildest expectations. Revel in their achievements and learn how success, when achieved with integrity and perseverance, becomes a beacon for others.
Conclusion: The asset recovery journey is a testament to the human spirit's capacity to overcome challenges and transform losses into gains. As we close the book on these captivating stories, remember that setbacks are not the end but rather a new beginning. From loss to gain, the journey is an adventure waiting to be unleashed, and each chapter is an opportunity to rewrite your own success story.
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buyume04 · 2 years ago
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How Salon Management Software Can Help You Be Successful
Salon management software is an unsung hero in the competitive beauty and wellness industry, where happy clients and smooth operations are of paramount importance. The beauty industry is booming, and keeping up with the times means adopting new technologies. Salon management software has emerged as a crucial component for guaranteeing smooth operations, outstanding customer experiences, and long-term growth in the modern digital era.
The days of a salon's wealth is dependent simply on the talents of its stylists and therapists are long over. A holistic strategy that includes the artistry of beauty treatments as well as the delicacy of management and customer relationship building is necessary in today's beauty industry. Salon management software enters the scene to provide an all-inclusive answer to the problems encountered by salon owners and managers.
A Digital Turn in Salon Management
Do you long for the days of handwritten notes and appointment books? These old-fashioned practices may be nostalgic, but they have no place in today's fast-paced, convenient world. Now, with the help of modern salon management software, you can streamline every part of your business.
Envision a world where making appointments is as easy as clicking a button, where managing inventory and staff schedules is a breeze, and where analyzing business performance takes only a few clicks. The shift from analog to digital processes is more than just a passing fad, it's an opportunity to focus on what really matters to your business, the satisfaction of your customers.
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The Benefits of Using Salon Management Software
Clients can schedule appointments whenever it is most convenient for them with the help of salon management software, cutting down on no-shows and last-minute cancellations. Appointments run smoothly when clients and staff are kept in the loop via automated reminders.
From employee schedule creation to supply tracking, salon management systems help run operations more efficiently. As a result, downtime is reduced, productivity is increased, and stock can be managed more precisely.
An Improved Customer Service Experience Through Personalized Approaches. With the use of the best salon software, you can keep track of each client's unique preferences, habits, and service records.
Analytics and Insights for Business Decision Making: A Necessity for Development. You can spot patterns, evaluate results, and plan for the future with the help of data from salon management software.
Client retention is just as crucial as client acquisition when it comes to marketing and loyalty programs. There are a variety of salon management programs available, and many of them include marketing and loyalty program elements to help you connect with and retain customers.
Efficiency at Your Fingertips
Salon owners that want to stay competitive in today's technologically advanced market should implement some form of salon management software. The advantages of faster processes, improved client interactions, and data driven decision making are applicable to businesses of all sizes, from quaint boutiques to busy spas.
Come along as we investigate the topic of salon management systems in further detail. In the subsequent posts of this series, we'll go deeper into the tools, techniques, and methods that can help your salon thrive in the modern era of technology. Salon software system is the key that unlocks the door to a world of opportunities, paving the way to operational excellence and customer happiness with a single click.
Why is the Salon Software System So Stress free ? 
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Beauty shops are lucrative but ruthless. Every corner has a new beauty Salon. Most women consider salon services essential.
Salons are competitive. Beauty salon management can be stressful. A simple mistake could ruin your company's financial line.
To stay competitive, salons of all sizes and ages must incorporate technology. Salon management systems automate numerous back-end processes, making salon management easier. Salon owners are seeing the benefits of salon management systems.
You may be asking why salon management software is trending.
This piece explains how they can help your beauty parlor.
Benefits of Salon Software 
Database management
Focusing on clientele is important to salon success. This is the most crucial step to salon success.
To improve customer service, gather as much customer data as possible. By tracking customer birthdays, phone numbers, addresses, services and purchase histories, and financial transactions, you can develop customized advertising campaigns.
Salons kept important business data in diaries or Excel spreadsheets before computers. It was difficult and error-prone. Physical labor hindered production.
Cloud-based salon management tools simplify data gathering and storage. Salon management systems centralize client and company data.
Devices with encrypted internet connections can access system data. Limit system access to allowed users. This data can help you understand customers and make better business decisions.
Four Easy Steps To Control Inventories 
A salon management system can track supply and sales. Real-time availability of your products and salon services can be checked.
Checking stock manually is tiresome. Avoid stock outs to avoid losing money. However, overstocking hurts cash flow. To prevent tampering, check product quantities regularly.
A salon management system may simplify these operations. The programme delivers accurate information promptly, helping you determine your company's stock levels. It can help you audit your stock as needed.
You'll never run out of necessities with some salon management systems' built-in stock-ordering. Ineffective inventory management may be the cause of disappointed customers. Software management systems prevent this.
How to Build your Business Up? 
Individualized salon service builds client loyalty. Customers want personalized attention from every organization.
Salon administration software helps you organize clientele records. This information can help salon owners understand their customers, cater to their tastes, and grow their business. Divide your target audience into smaller groups by shared traits to optimize advertising outcomes. You can send targeted ads to clients depending on their salon services. This will increase your salon's revenue and customer loyalty.
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What Includes in Beauty Salon Management Systems? 
SoftwareSuggest offers excellent Spa & Salon Software. These are the main pointers which are included in the Beauty Salon Management System. 
How Worker’s Managed the System 
Manually tracking attendance and performance takes time. Salon management software simplifies staff management administrative procedures.
Salon management software simplifies employee scheduling and attendance. These tools can help you identify top, middle, and bottom performers to better track employee performance. Top salon management systems can integrate with payroll software for accurate employee payments.
Business automation
Automating your business's laborious processes saves time and boosts efficiency, allowing you to take on more customers. Focus on service quality and client relationships.
An automated scheduling system reduces the need for employees to answer phones. They can focus on client service and connection building. Customers will like your website's appointment scheduling.
Salon management software automates numerous processes, reducing human error and routine tasks. It enhances worker output, streamlines processes, and bonds new and returning customers. This may have serious financial repercussions.
Manual processes are gone. Most salons employ AI-powered salon management tools to compete. Salon management software helps boost efficiency. Their help can boost customer satisfaction and client retention.
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sanjamsingh · 2 years ago
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CHAPTER ONE • New Beginnings
Starting a fresh chapter in life can be both exhilarating and challenging. Before stepping into a new phase, take time to reflect on your previous experiences. Learn from your successes as well as your mistakes, but don’t dwell on them. This reflection will help you set clearer goals for the future. Change is inevitable and can often be a powerful force for improvement in your life. Embrace this new chapter with an open mindset, and be ready to adapt to writing completely different circumstances in this new story. Your physical and mental well-being are critical to your success in any new endeavor, so make sure that you are treating yourself as the main character and putting your health, rest and mindfulness at a top priority along the way. No matter what new chapter you are starting, there will always be knowledge and lessons to be taken in, stay curious during this time! The book of life is nothing short of unpredictable, so while it is important to have a plan or plot in mind, it is equally important to stay flexible and to be able to pivot when improvising is necessary. Do remember that starting a new chapter isn’t just about reaching a destination or finishing the book, it is about enjoying the journey of the story. Allow yourself to immerse in the processes of growing, learning and experiencing new things. A new chapter can be the beginning of anything you want it to be. Proceed with intention, resilience and a willingness to grow and you have paved the way to a thrilling, fulfilling new chapter. Bon voyage!
“Everyday is a fresh new start for you. Every sunrise is a new chapter in your life waiting to be written.” -Juansen Dizon
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Kind of nervous, it’s been so long since I’ve worked on any sort of writing.. I had originally planned to collaborate on this portion of the deck with a few friends of mine, but it’s seemed a little difficult to pin people down and have mutual overlapping windows of time to work together. Not going to scrap the idea of collaborating, but I do need to get a move on.
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heejojo · 3 years ago
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Mr Hollywood
summary: Sim Jaeyun had made it, he had finally fulfilled his dream of being an artist but he had to leave the place he called he called home promising he would come back when everything was okay. He’s back now but are you sure it’s the same Jake you once knew?
genre: fluff, minor angst, childhood lovers turned exes to lovers again
pairing: Celebrity Sim Jaeyun x non-celebrity reader (with enhypen and treasure appearances)
warning: none
word count: 4.1k
a/n: although it has been proofread, I cannot guarantee no errors so please let me know if you see any! please let me know what you think. likes and reblogs are appreciated and I hope you have a good day.
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“And the Artist Of The Year Award goes to none other than...” the announcer said, keeping you all at the edge of your seats. Everyone here had voted for Jake so many times so that he would win. The announcer looked at the folded card in his hand before smiling and saying.
“Jake Sim!” The screams of everyone in the beer parlour with you watching the award ceremony were probably louder than those in the venue itself. You all watched in pride as the look of shock was evident on his face and he shakily walked to the podium to collect the award. You smiled at how good he looked, he had come so far from the boy you once knew here.
Five years ago, Jake had left his hometown, where he grew up for 18 years to pursue his dream. Granted, not everyone is supposed to stay for the rest of their lives but he thought he was going to stay but he made up his mind to leave for his passion. You all supported him even if you weren’t able to talk to him because of his busy schedule. Being able to cheer him from the sidelines was what you were content with. He was the pride of the town and people did not hesitate to show him off.
He gave the announcer a bow and collected the award. You could see the way his hands shook as he collected the award as if it felt unreal that he won.
“I would like to thank God for the ability to get to this point today and to thank my parents for always teaching me the right way and having the courage to let their child pursue his dreams even if it meant that I would be very far away; almost out of reach even. I love you. To all those that have continuously supported me and listened to my music, thank you. To the staff that have worked so hard and everyone I've had the pleasure of meeting, a big thank you to you" he said and walked off.
The excitement of the crowd reduced and everyone eventually retired to their homes while chatting amongst themselves. You think about the award one more time, feeling happy for him and move on. After all, the same way Sim has a life to live is the same way you do also.
The next day, when you wake up you feel a shift in the atmosphere. The birds are still chirping, yes but something feels unusual. You brush off the paranoia you feel and decide to do your usual morning duties and carry on with your day. While other people your age wanted to have prestigious jobs(not like there was anything wrong with that), you wanted something simple and had decided on being either a cafe owner or a florist.
Sadly, the cafe owner agenda wasn't able to work out because everyone in the vicinity was now aware of the way you burned down a cafe trying to bake and collectively decided that you should not be allowed to make food for people. Flowers were better than running a cafe shop. You stayed with your flowers and you were able to give
someone a flower when they needed it.
Need a flower for your mother? You got it, a daylily was exactly what they needed. Wanted to attend a funeral? Take a bouquet of lilies. It was easy to understand and you didn't directly put anyone in harm’s way. Although your shop was hardly ever full, you were content with everything.
That's why you're shocked when you find a line of people waiting to be let into your shop at 9 am. You raised an eyebrow in confusion but you opened the door nevertheless. At the end of the day, you were the one earning the money. You had things to buy, didn't you?
You take your place at the counter and start attending to the customers. They didn't tell you to pick out one for them and just chose it themselves. The crowd slowly reduced till there was only one person left. When there remained a few people, you quietly moved to one person to ask for the reason why they were so cheerful today.
"Jungwon, do you know why everyone is so happy today? My shop was full today!"
"Are you complaining about it?" He asks. Jungwon was the son of the cafe shop owner. He came to your shop frequently when he was on his break and you would talk to each other.
“Of course, I’m not. I just want to know what’s making everyone come here all of a sudden. Even old man Jay came here and you know that man never leaves his house. He bought a red carnation and I’m confused because who does he have affection for that he’s getting them flowers”
“He has a wife you know”
“Please, the last time they had a conversation with each other was when he asked for a divorce” you deadpanned.
“Look Y/N, who’s the one person in this town anyone would do anything for?”
“Kim Junkyu?”
“Close but not him, I wouldn’t do anything for him” Jungwon stated making you roll your eyes.
“The only person left is Sim Jaeyun and we know it’s not possible”
“Ding Ding Ding! We have a winner”
You give him a shaky smile before asking him, “You’re joking right?”
“I’m not,” he says sincerely. You nod your head and go sit on the nearest stool. Placing a hand on your throat as you begin to scratch at it (something you did when you were nervous) and just sit in silence while Jungwon continues talking.
“After the award ceremony, his management released a statement on his Instagram saying that he would be going on hiatus for two months to visit his family. So we townsmen decided to get flowers to pave the road with because he would be coming back. We would have used gold leaves but it’s too expensive”
He continued talking and talking while you were still trying to process the fact that Jake would be coming back. Physically he was still going to be the same Jake you had a crush on before he left but personality-wise? You doubted that. You heard stories of the way fame had changed people; the love from others would get to their heads and make them overly egotistical. A part of you knew that he wouldn’t change but the other part was unsure. Before he left, you made him promise to not change and while you knew promises could be broken, you knew he wouldn’t break them.
“Jungwon, I want to close the shop for today. I’m not feeling too well and want to rest a bit”
“No problem Y/N! If you want, I can stay here and do business for you”
“Don’t worry about it, I’ve made enough money today to last me for next month” you say and shoo him away.
At home, you just sit and think for some time before getting up to make some tea and reminiscing about your high school memories. You hardly had feelings for people so when you did, you let them know immediately. When you told Jake that you liked him, he told you that he felt the same. You ignored him for a week after that because you didn’t think that far. After that, you met up with him and explained the reason why you avoided him. You went out with each other for less than 2 weeks and during that period, he had told you about his dreams of becoming an artist and you supported him wholeheartedly.
He would carry your books from school and you both would walk home together every day. He'd play the violin for you because he was good. You'd both pet stray cats and run when they started chasing you. All good things came to an end when he told you that he had to leave to pursue his dream. You both knew you were too young to even attempt a long-distance relationship so you let each other go even though it hurt. You’d watch his music videos and support his activities even though there was a possibility he would never return. Now that he was going to be here, how were you going to cope knowing that your feelings for him were still the same while his feelings could have gone, especially with all the beautiful people in the industry?
That night, while everyone was outside welcoming Mr Hollywood, you stayed in your house dreading the days that would come. The town was small so there was no way that you wouldn’t bump into him. The voices were loud when you tried to sleep. Seems like everyone was ecstatic that Jake had come back. The noise wasn’t able to let you sleep but deep down you knew it was because you were nervous.
You decide to bake cookies to reduce the stress you are currently feeling. You had learnt from your mistakes and no longer burnt kitchens (your kitchen being valid proof of that), but Jungwon’s dad still wouldn’t lift his ban. You baked cookies till 2 am before you were really tired enough to sleep. You had baked almost a hundred cookies that night.
The next morning, you made sure to wake up early so you wouldn’t run into anyone. Thankfully, the townspeople didn’t want to buy flowers that morning and got started on the orders that people out of town had placed. You brought cookies for Jungwon so he could test them. You were trying to fix the counter when someone walked in, making the bell jingle. Assuming it was Jungwon, you say, “Jungwon the cookies are on the counter. Test them and tell me what you think, don’t eat them and run away”
“I’m not a Jungwon but can I talk to Y/N?” You’re startled but you freeze, instantly recognizing the voice. Jake Sim.
“Hello, what would you like?” you asked with a forced smile. You were way too close, the proximity was making you uneasy. He looked a bit disappointed with the way you answered him but what did he expect to come to? It had been five years.
“I just wanted to tal-” he is cut off by Jungwon bursting through the door.
“Y/N, you will not believe who I saw. I saw Jake Sim with my very own two eyes. He looks so much hotter in real life. Do you think he’d sign my back if I asked-” he stopped instantly when he saw the person that was in the flower shop.
He looked like a fish out of water with the way his mouth was agape. Looking at you, then at Jake and then you again. He brought his hand to his head and he hit it hard making you startled.
“Sorry I will leave now,” Jungwon said.
“To cry” he murmured, making you chuckle. Jungwon was someone that cried when he did something embarrassing.
“Jungwon wait,” you say and walk to give him the cookies you had packed for him with a little note.
“Eat them and get back to me when you’re less you know...embarrassed” He snatches them from your hands and makes a run for the door. You giggle then you remember that Jake was still present. Turning to face him, you ask if he wants anything. “I want to talk to you”
You motion him to sit on the spare chair you had and he obliges. Before you even ask him a question, he begins, “Was that your boyfriend?”
“No, not that it concerns you though”
“Where you last night? I saw everyone but you. The Johnny kid said you were feeling ill. I doubt that wasn’t true as you made cookies. The last time I remembered, you were really bad at anything relating to the kitchen”
“Times change and people change, Jaeyun. It’s been 5 years since we last had a conversation with each other. I’m not the same and I’m sure you’re not the same either”
“Let’s get to know each other again. Do things the old fashioned way. Go on dates, paint, and bake with each other. Do some of the things we could have done 5 years ago.”
“And then when you have to leave and have no contact with each other again”
“I won’t do that, I promise. Never again.”
“How can you be so sure of that?”
“Let me prove it to you-”
He’s cut off by the entrance of another customer and stands up to leave but you don’t miss the longing look in his eyes. You hope he can see the same look in yours that’s covered by hurt and waiting for someone to return.
You were not expecting Jake to be at your store first thing on a Friday morning. He was even earlier than you and you're the boss.
“What are you doing here?” you ask. He was bouncing on his feet and looking cherry when you hadn’t even gotten enough sleep.
“I’m here to take you out. Do it like the old times where I’d wait for you so we could go to school together”
“I have work to do today and I’m going to be booked so another time”
“I have come to offer my assistance so tomorrow we can go out together”
“Don’t you have things to do?”
“I’m on a hiatus, I’m free for almost two months and if you want I can be free for more. Imagine all the things we could do in that time” he trails off, fantasizing when you hadn’t even told him that you still liked him. Meanwhile, you had opened the door and walked in.
"Aren't you going to come in and stop thinking of cute stuff?" you ask him and he quickly runs in, flustered.
He takes a look around and puts on a determined face and gets a broom and starts cleaning. For someone that's supposed to be a celebrity, he was cleaning like an employee. You take a rag and wipe all the surfaces and take care of the flowers. After an hour, the shop is ready to open. Customers come rolling in once they see a new help. Although they're surprised, they don't question it.
During your break, Jake picks up a chrysanthemum and hands it to you. "It's for you because you're beautiful," he says
"Hate to rain on your parade but if you gave me this in Italy, it means you wish I were dead" and with that, he takes back the flower instantly and brings a single red rose. You receive it with a small laugh, finding it funny when he doesn't want you misinterpreting him. You were having a sweet moment with him until Jungwon came in again.
"I'm getting tired of seeing you here Mr Sim. As much as I adore you, I need to meet my friend" he states and pulls you to the back. "Care to explain why Jake Sim is in your store again!?"
"Nope" you respond, popping the p. He brought his hand to his forehead and tried to relax his muscles because according to him, he doesn't want to look forty-five when he's thirty years old.
"Look, it's weird coming here and seeing you have company. I'm not against you having company seeing as you've been lonely the entire time I've known you but, I can't stay in his presence! Why must a man Look so gorgeous!? He's ruining my already broken esteem. Everybody saw him in real life and was wondering how a man could look that good."
"They saw him when he was seventeen years old," you tell him.
"And he's twenty-three now! He doesn't look the same and I don't even need to have known him then to know now"
"Jungwon, I want you to get to the point," you tell him, basically pleading at that point because your break would soon be over.
"I'll see you when I have enough confidence to meet him," he says and leaves the store. You shake your head at his overdramatic behaviour and continue with your day. Jake proves to be amazing assistance and you got things done quicker and even closed earlier.
"Thank you for offering help, you can go home now. See you tomorrow" you say in an attempt to shoo him out.
"I want to walk you home" he announces and goes with you home.
"Do you hate me for not talking to you?" he asks.
"I don't hate you. To be honest, I think we both did the right thing by not talking to each other. It was good we had each other in mind but I would have caused too much of a distraction for you. It was great you focused on your career and achieved your goals. I did well too"
"Johnny boy said you were lonely though," he said.
"Number one, I know you know his name is Jungwon but you're just being petty. Two, why were you eavesdropping on our conversation and three, I still had a bit of hope that one day you'd return. I didn't think that you'd come" you say truthfully. The night was making you vulnerable when answering his questions.
"I always asked my mum how you were doing when I called her, you know? I wanted to check up on you without doing so myself. I'd ask her to give you a pop tart because I knew they were your favourite"
Even though he was still far away, he still had kept you in his mind the same way you did for him.
You got home and stayed at the door before you took him by the shoulder and said, "Let's go out together and have fun". He gives you a soft smile and watches you go in before he retires to his own home.
The following day, you're waiting for him to come. You had tried to dress up for the date but didn't want to underdress or overdress since he hadn't told you where you were going. So you decided to wear a simple sundress and made yourself look nice. He arrived wearing something as casual as you in a car.
"Is this your dad's?" you questioned.
"Yup, I borrowed it to take you out,” he says and winks at you. You shake your head laughing and get in the passenger seat and he drives.
“Where are we going?” you ask, curious.
“You’ll see when we get there” you don’t respond but wind down the window and feel the wind on your face which makes you smile.
You catch Jake glancing at you while he’s driving and he doesn’t even try to hide it. “At least try to pretend you’re not starting”
“I can’t help it, you’re so pretty” This kid, he was making it too easy for you to fall for him.
“Do you still like me, Jaeyun?” you inquire.
“I do,” he said with certainty. Has he always been this bold? You don’t say anything and continue to look out so he reaches over and takes one of your hands in his while he uses his other one to drive. You look at him but just continue doing what you’re doing.
“You might not believe me but I mean it,” he says, lightly squeezing your hand as a form of reassurance.
He stops the car at an aquarium and you both come out. You have a wonderful time and although people recognize him and are surprised to see him with you, they don't say anything and leave you alone. You smiled that day more than you had ever smiled before.
"The fishes look good to eat" you whisper in his ear and he playfully smacks your arm and jokes.
"You monster! How can you say that!?" to which you jokingly shrug.
After the aquarium, he takes you to a flower field. "I did my research this time so I don't give you a wrong flower." He picked up a primrose and says, "I know this one means love is eternal so I'm giving it to you because no matter the distance between us, our love will be forever"
You feel warm this time and know that even if he were to leave again, the distance wouldn't matter because together, you both could overcome anything.
"You're all I need" you manage to say.
"When did you get all sentimental?" he teases and you chase after him in the flower field. When you get tired, you lie down on the grass and he lays next to you. Your hands find his hands amid all the grass and you squeeze it. Unknowingly, you fall asleep next to him.
The next weeks that follow include you two bonding and Jake having fun and being relaxed. He was able to write a song but wouldn't let you see the lyrics, saying it wasn't something he wants you to see yet. You met his parents and thanked his mum for taking care of you indirectly and conversed with his dad too. You could tell that he hadn't forgotten any of the values his parents had thought him. He grew up surrounded by a lot of love so he had more than enough to give.
He also met your parents and he was nervous even though you had tried to reassure him that they wouldn't do anything to him. Your father tried to act scary but deep down you knew he had a soft spot for him. Your mom was showering with more affection than she gave you and Jungwon tried stylishly asking him for his celebrity crush numbers.
"Jake, since you're dating my friend can you link me up with Han Sohee? You've worked with her before, help a friend out"
"I'll ask her but no promises" Jungwon was so happy the entire day.
A few days before Jake had to go back because his hiatus was over, you both were talking about how things would be while baking muffins.
"Y/N don't think I won’t talk to you when I go because I can already see the gears turning in your head."
"Pass me the butter Jaeyun"
"Are we back to the first-name basis? Call me the sweet names" he whined.
"Just pass the butter babe" and he passes it instantly.
"Now back to what you were saying, I know you won't forget me obviously and if you try I I can always take a flight to get to you." You tell him. You weren't going to wait around for him anymore. If you missed him, you'd go see him if he was unable to come to see you.
"Better, I was already worried," he says and gives you a back hug.
The day he left was bittersweet and you shed a few tears. It took a lot of willpower to not cry in front of him. You didn't want him to leave but you knew that he had a job to get to and you couldn't be in the way of that.
You both regularly kept in touch, calling each other at least twice a week to catch up on what had happened during each other's week. He hadn't told you that he released a new song and you found out through his fanboy Jungwon who was now the self-acclaimed president of his fan club.
"Y/N, have you heard Jake's new solo? I cried to it for an hour straight" You didn't have any time to check what was going on because someone had ordered flowers for their wedding and you had to get them done quickly.
"New solo?" you ask and Jungwon sits you down and plays the song for you. Truth be told, you cried as well. It felt like he was there with you telling you that he'd never change.
You watched the interview and when he was asked about the meaning or person behind the song, he said, "There's someone that I love and I wanted to let her know that no matter how famous I get, I won't ever change and she shouldn't change either". He looked directly at the camera then continued, "You're stuck with me forever".
That night, you called him and cried on the phone to him telling him about how you saw the interview.
"Y/N, you know I care about you" you sobbed even harder.
"I care about you too, forever"
"Forever baby, regardless of the distance"
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So I was reading some of your old asks and saw you rank Korrasami above Bubbline and Brittana, which intrigued me. While I'm glad that Korrasami helped to pave the way for lgbt rep in American children's media, I also thought that the LoK writers could have given them more scenes together in Books 3 and 4. As it is, despite their cultural impact, I thought their relationship was underdeveloped compared to Bubbline and Brittana :/ So could you please expand on why Korrasami had an edge over the latter two ships in your opinion? 🤔
Also I hope that Korrasami question doesn't upset you 🙇‍♀️ I just love Bubbline and Brittana so much that I wonder what I might have missed about Korrasami that made you rank them higher than two of my favorite ships ever djdjsk
Not upsetting no worries, I just need to disclaim before I get into the meat of it that, at the end of the day, it's personal preference. It's why I never ever actually try to convince anyone. It's just whatever you prefer. I know stuff I like is never gonna be everyone's tea and I'd hate for someone to constantly be trying to convince me that stuff I'm not into for whatever reason is the Best Thing Ever, Actually. You can be curious and that's cool and I appreciate the interest, just a preamble before we start.
These three ships are indeed easily my top 3 of all time. So far, anyway. I think that ask must be a year old now haha but it stays true. First, I think it's really hard to actually compare something like Brittana to Korrasami and Bubbline, as it's a different medium and entirely different circumstances. Even though the three do mostly overlap in terms of their show's time on air (2012-2014, 2010-2018, 2009-2015) it's just difficult to say, exactly, what Korrasami's "edge" is - just that personal preference, at the end of the day. Because all three ships were major in their own leagues, that league arguably being the same for LoK and Adventure Time. And I adore Bubbline, like, to a degree that I've long tried to encapsulate and you can see if you go back far enough on this blog. I'll use any opportunity to highlight that even they paved the way for Korrasami! And not just the other way around. Before there was the LoK finale or even Book 3, there was the Mathematical controversy and Sky Witch and all that. I actually often lament that media outlets are so ready to credit LoK and Steven Universe before they do Adventure Time and Bubbline because Bubbline only got to reap the benefits years later. Bubbline was a slow burn but make no mistake, they very much created their own fortune.
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Anyway, you didn't ask about Bubbline. But all that's to say, I don't measure in terms of groundbreaking representation or legacy or any of that because even with the two Western animation entries it's hard to compare. I adore Brittana but they're third probably because I was a latecomer to Glee and wasn't there as it happened, I don't have that kind of connection with it. I do with Adventure Time and I do with LoK. Bubbline are just, wow, again it's hard to summarize in a post like this what they mean to me. And yet I'd still choose Korrasami as my number one any day.
I know this isn't the best answer I could give or maybe even a particularly good one, and certainly not tangible in any way. But you just had to be there. I don't know how I'd feel about Korrasami if I wasn't there for The Legend of Korra from literally the first image revealed, if I hadn't watched every single week. If I hadn't spent the second half of 2014 in this fandom, trying to figure out where they were going with this relationship. I don't presume to know how you watched the show, but I think it's already a world of difference to watch it after it had first premiered, knowing what the ending will be. Having that expectation. We had no expectations in 2014. I loved every single Korrasami interaction as they happened, felt Book 3 was SUCH a breath of fresh air and looked forward to the girlies bonding more every week. I didn't ship them, I was telling myself, because one did not ship a Sapphic pairing in a cartoon in 2014. I loved them, of course, but I just hoped we'd get as much as possible of their friendship.
Because they were very much established a strong friendship first. That's the entirety of Book 3 on a Korrasami level for me, establishing their strong bond after the love triangle stuff is over for good. They really said, "let's make up for the previous two seasons" and they did. No shade, genuinely, but I always find statements like "they could have had more scenes" funny coming from years later. As it was happening, the fandom did the maths, and forgive me I don't remember the exact numbers but Asami spends about 90% of her Book 3 screentime with Korra. That number is quite high from Korra's, the main character's pov too, over 50%. Book 4 is a different beast but once they're reunited, even the infamous filler episode takes care to put the two together. So I don't think it's about the lack of scenes, I think it's about the subtlety of how it had to be in 2014.
But see, even back then, even when we thought this was impossible to truly be we all thought it was walking that line between subtext queer people read into and something actually intentional. I mentioned I wasn't a shipper because I didn't dare be one. By the time Reunion happened in Book 4, I couldn't help it. I knew it wouldn't lead anywhere but I've always been a shipper more interested in fleshed-out dynamics than Word of God, anyway. So I started calling myself a Korrasami shipper from that point, hoping against hope that the two would end the series - well, not together. Because again, that just seemed impossible. But at least with a bond that's so undeniably deep. And I really think it was, and is, because the writers did have to put that work in and build bit by bit because they weren't allowed to explicitly articulate the kind of attraction the characters were feeling.
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And then... December 19th, 2014. I'll never forget. That's the kind of media moment I could never. The following few days, the following months and years and the eventual legacy Korrasami has now. The milestone that now, with series like The Owl House really pales in comparison. And that's a good thing because it tells us how far we've come. But Korrasami will never not be revolutionary to me and their story will never not be breathtaking. Far beyond what it meant for representation, it's what that story of polar opposites and against the odd and balance was. What Avatar is all about, at its core. And, yes, even beyond all that, what it meant to me, personally. Now that couldn't possibly be summarized here.
Again, I adore Bubbline and am holding myself back lest I go feral talking about them. Say the word and a 2k-word essay will drop lol. But Korrasami had two crucial legs up over Bubbline and that's franchise and timing. Franchise, because the world of Avatar will always be my favourite. Love me some AT, but nothing will ever compare to my inner 10 year-old watching any Avatar project. And timing, well, I've lamented it in this very post. I wholeheartedly believe AT kicked off this golden age of Sapphic animation in 2011 but LoK ended its run in 2014. It led somewhere sooner. I don't like admitting this, but by the time Bubbline kissed in 2018, it was "fucking finally." That part is what it is. It's just one factor in all this.
I know I didn't talk about Korrasami much, I'd be happy to get into the nitty-gritty of the story more and why I think it's anything but underdeveloped. This is less of a personal preference thing though still subjective, but I think they're more well-developed than either Bubbline or particularly Brittana. But you asked for my reasons, and it's that je ne sais quoi of personal preference, at the end of the day. Nothing will ever mean to me what Korrasami did. (That said, maybe you'll be interested in this little project I did a while back that covers both Bubbline and Korrasami, as well as Catradora. At least it's some of my thoughts and analysis on these characters and couples.)
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