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[lumine-no-hikari]

Dear Sephiroth: (a letter to a fictional character, because why not) #242

I got to bed relatively on time last night. I still woke up groggy as heck, because that is the nature of sleep deprivation injuries; it'll be at least a week or two before my brain fully recovers; such is the nature of the brain cleaning cycle. Oh well.

Nonetheless, I had a lot of fun at work today! There was, along with Mi, Ma, and I, another lady named Tr, and the whole day was filled with laughter and delightful banter as we did our various tasks; it was wonderful!

I'm always amazed at how quickly the time passes while I'm there. I'm always busy, always moving from one task to the next, always moving around, so the four hours pass by in a flash, and I'm always just a little sad when it's time to go home.

They asked me to make muffins again today, and with the practice I got from my first time doing it, I was a lot better at it this time! I even found a more efficient way of filling and leveling off the muffin scoop, and so I was able to fill the muffin tin a lot more quickly than last time, and with far more consistency! The muffin batter was then baked. Here they are in the giant walk-in oven; it's not a great picture, I know, but I couldn't really do anything about the glare...

...And here are the results of my handiwork:

...Aren't they beautiful? Someone's gonna go home with a box of these, and that makes me really happy!

I also put muffins that were previously baked into boxes. Each of these shelves have 6 boxes that contain 4 muffins each. And I filled even more shelves than these today:

...We have them in so many different flavors! We've got pistachio, chocolate, pumpkin, banana-nut, apple cinnamon, corn, and so many more. The ones I baked were cranberry muffins. They're not my favorite, but they're someone's favorite, and that makes me feel really glad.

I like this job. I like the repetitive certainty of the routine tasks. I like the diligence and precision of a job well done. I like knowing that my manager is delighted to watch me learn, and is proud of the efficiency and conscientiousness with which I work. I like knowing that I will only continue to improve. I like knowing that I am working with others towards a shared purpose. I like knowing that I am capable of improving the processes that are used in service to that purpose. And I like knowing that someone is gonna go home with a box of delicious things that were wrought from my own hands.

J requested that I get sandwich supplies on the way home, so I did. I got deli sliced chicken, roast beef, genoa salami, and cheese, along with a loaf of seeded rye bread. With these, I made a sandwich!!! And I put truffle mayo on it, because why not!

Either it was a sandwich of epic awesomeness, or I was just hungry. Either way, it was awesome and I loved it!! I wish I could make one for you!

Hey, Sephiroth? What kind of sandwiches do you like, anyway? What kind of toppings and dressings do you like to put on them? I wonder...

In any case, we went to a birthday party shortly after that. Our friend Mer's birthday was today, and so she decided to gather up a bunch of her friends to eat tasty snacks and play board games! It's nice to know that J and I are on the list of people she considers friends! We played a card game called Boss Monster; basically you're the monster ruler of your very own dungeon that you build out of cards that represent rooms! I ended up getting an entity called, uh... Seducia... I guess. Hahahaha!

But I didn't really have much interest in killing adventurers or winning the game. I just built a party dungeon. I had a ballroom, and a menagerie of rescued critters, and a room that makes people silly, a room with an all-seeing eye, and a room with a lich dragon who is basically an interior designer! I had a cleric come by to try to kill me, because presumably, he thought my entity was too sexy to live (typical...), but he didn't succeed.

I like to think that instead of dying in my "dungeon", he simply changed his mind and decided that trying to kill me is silly, so instead he went to the ballroom and got a sandwich! Sandwiches are sensible. Violence is not. And then I like to think that he decided my dungeon is so awesome that he didn't wanna go home. Because the outside world is a cold and terrible place devoid of sandwiches!!! Or at least, devoid of sandwiches that are as good as the ones I can make!!! Ahahahaha~!!

The whole game was very silly, but fun. I was super sleepy at the end of it, though, so I sat in a recliner for the rest of the evening. I ended up falling asleep in it, even though I didn't mean to. I'm still pretty groggy, even after a number of hours of being home. Suppose I should at least try to go to bed relatively on time...

...In the spirit of that, I guess I'll end today's letter here.

Hey, Sephiroth? Are you staying safe where you are? If you're not, please try a little harder, okay? I don't want to have to endure your absence. I'm not sure I'd be capable of withstanding such a thing.

I love you. And I'll write again tomorrow.

Your friend, Lumine

[blackhistorystoryteller]

This is a message to my black brothers and sisters

Black history goes beyond slavery

You need to learn our cultures and traditions

Two major types of marriage exist in Nigeria: monogamy, a marriage of one man to one woman, and polygyny, a marriage of one man to two or more wives. In most cultural groups in Nigeria, traditional marriage is usually an arrangement between two families as opposed to an arrangement between two individuals. Accordingly, there is pressure on the bride and bridegroom to make the marriage work as any problem will usually affect both families and strain the otherwise cordial relationship between them. In most Nigerian cultures, the man usually pays the dowry or bride-price and is thus considered the head of the family. Adultery is acceptable for men, but forbidden for women. Marriage ceremonies vary among Nigerian cultures.

1 the ekpeye marriage

Bride price is paid in cash on every girl child before marriage is assumed to have taken place. This money is paid in stages and cannot be paid at once in one visit for several reasons. The first stage begins with the man and woman who after getting the approval of both parents, meet at the man’s best friend’s house for an initial introduction, which is called “Back Drink”. The bride will thereafter take the drink to her parents as a formal announcement of marriage.

The second stage is the “Front Drink” which is a bigger ceremony. In the past, this ceremony takes a whole day, but now modified to accommodate other issues in the marriage process. These issues include “Front Drink, Lineage Drink, Extended family Drink, Parents Bride Price, First Son’s bride price and the family bride price. These payments are done in segments. Although today, the issues listed are gradually being considered. There are other issues on the marriage such as cleaning of table, late coming, fixing of marriage date, service charge, etc. Some other amounts of money are paid in bits and segments, including drinks, snuffs, cigarette, etc before the final payment of “Head Money”, Ejie (2012). The head money is the most recognized and can be refunded in the case of divorce.

BRIDE EXCURSION

Payment of bride price ends with the family bride price. The groom’s wish determines the next line of action. If he wants a fanfare excursion, then another process begins. If he does not want any fanfare excursion, the bride is then allowed to formally depart and live with the husband.

Bride excursion is usually avoided in Ekpeye because of its high cost. The groom at this stage is required to settle for many other things for his wife to be escorted with gift items. However, there are compulsory gift items and non- compulsory items.

At the groom’s family house, a big ceremony is organized for the reception of the new bride and her entourage. These include young adult women, spinsters, and boys. After a day of this visit, they will all return back home, while at least seven spinsters will stay with the bride for another one week, helping her in customary domestic affairs.

. FAMILY INITIATION

This whole process of marriage makes you a man after initiation. Usually, you shall not be accepted for initiation if you have not paid the completed bride price.

Family initiation is a formal introduction of your wife to everybody in the lineage. Food and drinks are made available to groups in the lineage. These are men group, women group, youth group, boys, and girls and the children. Until every group has said they are satisfied, the ceremony cannot be over. A sign of acceptance is done by singing made in groups, especially the children group who shall raise a praise song in your name, Edema (2013).

When also these have been said and done, the couple shall be seated before the most elderly man and woman shall be seated for marriage blessings. This marriage blessing can be done traditionally or by prayers. Shortly after this special blessing, young men shall lift the man, while the woman shall be carried by women to their room. Both of them shall be locked-up in their bedroom where they shall remain until day-break. Their special assistants shall see to the end of the programme

2 Idoma marriage. The Idoma people live in central Nigeria, in the Benue State. The myth of their origin states that they are descended from the Zulu tribe of South Africa. They are mainly warriors. Some of their subgroups are the Adors, Otupas, Ogbanibos, Apas, Ofokanus and Owukpas. Marriage in Idoma land is considered a lifelong state, although divorce is possible on the grounds of A Nigerian bride and groom at their wedding ceremony.In most cultural groups in Nigeria, traditional marriage is an arrangement between two families rather than an arrangement between two individuals. KERSTIN GEIER/CORBIS adultery or other concrete reasons. When an Idoma man is at least twenty-five years old and has the financial and physical capacity to maintain a wife and children, he searches for and finds a woman of his choice, who is at least eighteen years old. He reports his findings to his family, which then chooses a go-between, a person who is familiar with the girl's family. The go-between investigates the family of the prospective bride to ascertain that the family has no history of mental disease, epilepsy, or similar problems. If the result of this investigation is positive, the prospective groom's family visits the woman's family with gifts of kola nut and hot drinks. After the first visit, another visit is scheduled for the woman to meet her future husband, after which a final visit is scheduled for the future groom and his family to pay the bride-price and offer other gifts. If the woman refuses to marry the man after these gifts have been provided, the groom's family keeps them

On the wedding day, in addition to the bride-price, the groom must pay a dowry first to the bride's mother and then another dowry to the father; this involves a significant amount of bargaining. Also every member of the bride's mother's family must be given money, with the groom's family determining the amount. The bride's age group and her more distant relatives also are given money, with the amount varying with level of the bride's education and productivity. Then the groom's family gives the bride a rooster and some money. If she accepts these gifts and gives them to her mother, she indicates her acceptance of the groom, but if she refuses, she signifies her refusal. If she accepts him, she is showered with gifts and money, and the two families eat and drink together. Before the bride is finally handed over to her husband, however, her age group will pose as a mock barrier to those who want to take her and extort money from the anxious groom's family. The bride's mother buys her cooking utensils and food because she is not expected to go to the market for the first five market days after her marriage. At the end of the eating and drinking, the wife is finally handed over to her husband's family.

Ideally the bride should be a virgin at marriage, which brings pride and joy to her family. If she is found not to be a virgin, she is taken to the husband's family' ancestral shrine for cleansing. After this the Ije is put on her to invoke fertility on her. This marks the beginning of married life among the Idoma tribe.

3 Marriage in Okrika land. Okrika is located in the eastern part of the Niger Delta of Nigeria, in the Rivers State. The Okrika clan is made up of nine major towns and more than fifteen villages.The fifteen villages are known as Iwoama (new towns). Okrika is the largest town with the largest population and is the administrative and traditional headquarters of the clan. In the Wakirike area, there are two main types of marriages—the Ya or Iyaye and the Igwa.

The Ya marriage ceremony involves certain customary functions that precede the consummation of the marriage. Here the bride and groom must come from the same tribe. When the husband is ready, members of the family assemble for the essential marriage rites, including the tying of the knot. The man is required to produce three to five pieces of kano cloth or Ikpo, one piece of real India cloth, or injiri, four yards of raffia palm cloth sewn together (okuru), and another separate yard of the same material. If the husband is wealthy, he adds additional kinds of cloth. He also provides three or four large pots of palm wine and twenty-two or twenty-four manila. These offerings are placed in the shrine of the family ancestors, and an elderly person in the family takes up the single yard of raffia cloth and ties the knot. The husband and wife stand before the shrine, side by side. The elder then ties the raffia cloth round the waist of the wife seven times, each time uttering some words that invoke blessings on the couple. Palm wine is poured into a drinking cup, and the bride and groom drink from it simultaneously. The knot has thus been tied, and divorce becomes virtually impossible. The single yard of raffia cloth is the essential thing to make the marriage binding. In case of unavoidable divorce as aresult of adultery on the woman's part, the parents of the wife are bound to return double the cumulative expenses of the husband.

The second system, Igwa, means mixed; the woman and the man may marry even though they are from different families. A woman married under the Ya system can be married under Igwa if the Ya husband is not living with her as husband and wife under the same roof. All offspring of this second marriage belong not to the biological father but to the Ya husband, who by custom is regarded as their legal father. If the woman has not been previously married to any man under the Ya system, children from the Igwa marriage belong either to the lawful husband of the wife's mother or to her brothers. However, the once unchangeable custom of the possession of children born under the Igwa system of marriage is relaxing under the pressure of modern times. Many adult men and young people engage in Igwa marriage if their previous marriage produced no children

4 Marriage among the Ibos. The Ibos are a very class-conscious group. They have a caste system and encourage endogamy. In the Ibo society, the castes include the Nwadiani, who are the upper caste of freeborn and land owners, and the Osu, who are the lower caste and descendants of former slaves. In the past, the Osu were used in human sacrifices. (Though the Osus are no longer slaves, yet they are still discriminated against by the free-born, who will usually oppose any of their children marrying an Osu.)

Within the Nwadiani are three groups:

The freeborn, who are able to trace their lineage to the founder of a segment of the community.

The Omoru, whose ancestors came from elsewhere to settle and become attached to the founder of the community. Their descendants are accepted as full members of the village or town because of their freeborn status in their place of origin.

The descendants of the autonomous groups who lived in the area before the founders of the state arrived and incorporated them into the structure of the community, which they established.

Intermarriage among Nwadiani has united these three categories in a closely knit kinship system. All the lineages in the village were believed to have descended from one ancestor or the other. Kinship links were sometimes invoked to create special relationships with neighboring village groups or village. Owing to their close kinship ties, men had to find their wives outside the village. One kind of link is between villages and village groups. Villages in a group, as well as neighboring villages, were linked by bonds forged by marriage alliances.

Endogamous marriage seemed to have served to perpetuate the Osu status, which is inferior. At Oguta, Osomari, Onitsha, and Abo, Osu could only marry an Osu because of their outcast status. They are thus despised by the freeborn. This discrimination was carried further at Osamari where the Osu class had their exclusive residential quarters (ebo) in each division. This also gave the servile quarters a sense of corporate solidarity in opposition to the "Freeborn" quarters. Through the intermarriage between members of different Ogbe, Ebo and the Osu of a community they have developed a web of kinship similar to that, which characterizes the Nwadiani. However, permitted intermarriage between Osu and Nwadianins and children born of such mixed marriages are allowed to have the status of Nwadiani. (Note that though this caste system is historical, the descendants of these castes have inherited their ancestors' classes and are therefore stratified along that line even today.)

Marriage ceremonies in traditional Ibo society are elaborate affairs celebrated with much fanfare and merriment. The couple must have had some period of courtship during which the prospective groom informs his parents of his intention to take a woman of a certain village as wife. The parent of his intended wife must be known to his parents, and the courtship requires the prospective bride to pay at least one courtesy call on her potential inlaws to enable them to get to know her. After getting acquainted with the woman, the parents of the bridegroom will give their approval if they are satisfied that their prospective daughter-in-law has an unblemished reputation. Such courtships usually become public knowledge. The day of the marriage must be mutually agreed upon by both families (Omokhodion 1998).

[shouldhavebeenpersephone]

AAAAAAAAAAH One Way by S.J. Jordan was SO GOOD! Going for the sequel next but pleasssseee do you have any show or movie recs??

AAAAAAAAAA I am so glad you enjoyed it! Feel free to scream at me about it ANY time. I think I may have to go and reread it now.

In regards to other recommendations... oooooh boy. I have so many. This took me a while because I was considering if this would be respectful to the strikes, but we haven't been told to stay away from any streaming services etc. yet, so after removing a scab from the recommendation list I decided to post it. Apologies in advance for the tangents I go on for every single recommendation. Some of these have been quite popular so you might know of them but it still felt worth mentioning.

Under the cut is a non-exhaustive list of media in no particular order that makes me want to eat glass. Take a shot every time I say heartbreaking.

Movies

Lord of the Rings 1/2/3 - I feel no need to explain myself. If you haven't seen this please for the love of god get your hands on the extended versions and watch them. Then read the books and watch the movies again. Rinse and repeat.

How to Train Your Dragon and How to Train Your Dragon 2 - You read that right, NOT the third movie. In this house the third movie doesn't exist. This is an animated movie and sequel based on the book it shares a name with by Cressida Cowel. The movie follows protagonist Hiccup who lives in a town of Vikings who hunt and kill dragons. He finds out that he can't kill a dragon he has caught, and is surprised when the dragon won't kill him either. His curiosity gets the best of him and he returns to watch the dragon in it's hideout, and a beautiful friendship emerges from a very messy situation. It doesn't happen often that a movie is better than the book, especially if the source material has been changed so drastically, but HTTYD pulls it off. The first movie was also my introduction to fandom, and both movies have an incredibly special place in my heart. Fun fact: I actually am the OP of a pretty popular fandom headcannon and it makes me giggle every time I see it be mentioned in the HTTYD tag.

Inception - Obligatory action movie. Heist movie except sci-fi and also everyone is queer and sexy (no it's not canon but it is canon to me). Conman Leo DiCaprio breaks into rich boy Cilian Murphy's dreams to convince him to give up his father's business in exchange for getting his criminal file wiped clean so he can see his kids again. I love sad dads and I love mind games and I love high stakes and I love time fuckery and I love mentally ill women. Watch it if you also do.

Portrait of a Lady on Fire - Perfect. Showstopping. Incredible. Does not pass the reverse Bechdel test. It is so incredibly hearthbreaking and soft and tender. Period drama with lesbians. Painter Noémi Merlant is hired to pretend to be a companion to Adèle Haenel while secretly painting her portrait to be sent off to a man she is being married off to. There is betrayal and trust and community and lust and it's so gorgeous to look at. The attention to detail is incredible and I want to kiss Céline Sciamma for bringing this movie to my screen. I cry every time I watch it. Queer heartache done right.

The Lake House - I don't know if this movie is actually that good but to me it is perfect. Contractor Keanu Reeves moves into a gorgeous lake house (my dream home) and starts receiving letters addressed to the previous owner and doctor Sandra Bullock. When he gets a letter from her with her new address and sees it's to a building that's still in development, the two skeptics come to the conclusion they are living years apart and their post box is some sort of portal. They fall in love, things go wrong, things go right, and there is a dog!

Series

Orphan Black - Listen. Listen. LISTEN. Tatiana Maslany. Wow. She plays a dozen (if not more) clones and I still have a hard time believing they weren't all different people. Trouble kid forced to be an adult because she is a mother sees herself jump in front of a train and uhhhh has issues with that. She then discovers there are so many others like her, that they were a part of a cloning project and that she is a bit of a special case. There is a lot of plot I cannot summarize but it's deliciously queer (one of the main character clones is a lesbian as well as two prominent gay side characters and other minor queer and trans characters). Found family, questions of what it means to love and of morality, some wonderfully written character arcs and a decently satisfying end. First few episodes can be a bit hard to get into, but Tatiana Maslany is incredible and the show is totally worth it.

Adventure Time - This is a big comfort show for me, not only because Marceline and Princess Bubblegum were one of my first queer ships ever, but also because I enjoy this show just as much as an adult. No real main story line, you could watch individual episodes and still follow it. There are some heavy themes, but they are always handled so wonderfully and with a true sense of childlike wonder, and it makes me have faith in humanity again. Finn the Human and Jake the Dog go on adventures together in a gigantic fantasy land and meet lots of interesting figures. Even the evil characters get attention, compassion, screen time, and dignity. It's heartbreaking and beautiful and so so so good.

The Mentalist - Sorry, there is a cop show in here. Simon Baker is an ex 'psychic' grieving father and husband working as a consultant with the CBI. His boss, Robin Tunney, is so in love with him she looks stupid. It's basically a man who is too smart for his own good running around, being charming or extremely annoying, and an exhausted tough-love type of woman running around fixing his messes. Oh and they catch killers. I am a Patric Jane kinnie, sue me. Jane and Lisbon are also very Griddlehark to me, kind of a what could have been if they had been friends from the beginning.

Russian Doll - Have I ever mentioned how much I love Natasha Lyonne? This is a kind of sexier Groundhog Day, where Natasha Lyonne keeps dying and waking up in the bathroom of her friend throwing her a birthday party. She loses her mind in the midst of gorgeous scenes, seriously beautiful cinematography, and in sexy ass outfits. If you like mind fuckery, cinematography, and sexy women this is the show for you. It sure is the show for me.

Arcane - Speaking of gorgeous visuals, Arcane is a beast of a show with such an incredible and unique look. Also so many hot and/or gay women. There are a few men too, they're okay, I do like me a pathetic little guy so it works. But WOMEN. So many powerful, intelligent, cunning, courageous women. I have to admit that I remember very little of the storyline, but I do know that they took 'Manic Pixie Dream Girl', said "yes and", and made a truly incredible and multi dimensional character with Jinx, with fully fleshed out motivations and morals (or lack thereof), understandable but still properly wrong actions, and such incredible story building around her progressing mental troubles. Must watch.

The Sandman - This one is not technically an obsession I have ever had, but it is a great watch and rewatch. I adore Vivienne Acheampong as Lucienne and I adore Gwendoline Christie as Lucifer and I adore Kirby Howell-Baptiste as Death. I also love pretty much anything that comes out of Neil Gaiman's brain so that helps. Great casting is what makes this show a winner for me. Morpheus/Dream gets locked up by some insane guy trying to capture death to bring back his son and he spends the rest of the show dealing with the consequences of being gone for decades. Tom Sturridge is a wet cat of a man and I do like that a lot as well. Very pretty cinematography seals the deal.

Misc.

The Magnus Archives - Podcast wildcard. Horror and paranormal and delicious. I love voice actors so much and archivists are hot. Becoming something you didn't choose and dealing with the repercussions of no longer really being human is so !!!!!!! I love it when people just go through the horrors. Everyone's voices scratch something in my brain that nothing else can reach. Brilliant piece of media.

What Remains of Edith Finch - Game wildcard. Semi-sandbox semi-railroad narrative. Gorgeous visual representations of so many difficult things in life. Particularly, the bit where one of Edith's family members loses himself to his own imagination is so gorgeous and heartbreaking. I have written essays on the cinematography of this game. It is so beautiful. Whether you lay it or watch a playthrough, you have to witness this.

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There you have it.

I am sure there is more and I am sure I will be hitting my head on a wall after remembering something I forgot to include. Anyway- enjoy!

[danaan13]

so many of these things work for me and my adhd.

i don't use chapstick as that's not a problem i have. but I do use that principle - buying multiples of one type of item and stashing them everywhere i need them. couple examples: suit lint brushes, cuz i have a dog. so i bought a pack of five and stashed them near doors and my closet. microfiber cloths for glasses. bought a pack of like twenty. got one in my purse, one on my bedside table, one in my bathroom, one on my couchside table, and every other spot that seemed useful. redundancy is our friend.

love my phone for keeping things i need to remember. calendar and clock on there are like my dearest tools. another one I use, might be considered outdated, is my email. i email reminders to myself and keep them in my inbox till they're done. i'm very regular about checking my email though. so your mileage may vary.

i love my downtime at the end of the day. i'm a late sleeper. so i get a few hours after my wife goes to bed, where i can just unwind and vibe. and i can tell when i've not had that time, how it affects my ability to shed stress.

as for veggies, i actually have a different problem. i get bored of them fast. this option's a little spendier. but i've got a produce box subscription from a local company. they send me a curated box of fruit and veggies every two weeks. it's regional and seasonal. so i get a variety of things that changes frequently. including stuff i've never heard of before. ever heard of garlic scapes? neither had I. until last year. they're the tops of garlic bulbs! The green stalk part. they cut and cook kinda like green onions, but stiffer. but taste like garlic. goes great in mashed potatoes. i capitalize on novelty to keep me eating veggies.

struggling to decide what to eat can definitely be a problem. but this is where the produce box had an unintended benefit for me. i wind up researching new veggies to decide what to make. and so i wound up making weekly menu lists, based on that produce box's contents. and then making my grocery list from that. and the novelty of matching the changing box helps. again, spendier. doesn't circumvent the energy and amount of work problem. but if boredom is the problem, this might give you ideas.

other ideas i'd love to add, that helped me a lot:

kinda tangential to keeping redundant in relevant locations, keeping just anything you need in relevant locations.

big one for me is my meds. i got a cheaply made valet box to go on my bedside table. it's got a spot for my phone charger, for my daily pill box, for my glasses, and my ear plugs. i keep a filled water bottle next to it. so the first thing i do in the morning is reach for my water and pills. and then my glasses. like... i might not even be sitting up yet. but it's right there, made easy.

i also have a basket near my stairs, where i get ready to go out. coats, bags, shoes, that are all in current rotation, go there. keys and wallet stay in a bag. if i need them for a moment, they go back in the bag when i'm done. the brain saying that i'll know where I left them is lying to me and should be treated like it.

cleaning house is a huge thing for me. like, part of me just despises it and has the hardest time doing it. i have a cleaning service that shows up every two weeks. they don't do everything for me. don't even do most of it. mostly just the heavy lifting tasks that are hard for my back and knees now. but they're a regular scheduled time point i can structure around. I know they're going to come on this specific wednesday. and i will want these specific things done and out of the way, so that they can do their jobs. and so every two weeks, my house just gets a big reset. again, i know, money is a factor. i've known people who set up a schedule with a friend or three, to do this since they couldn't afford to hire someone. but the key component was an outside source of human structure that would come into my home, for the purposes of cleaning. the deadline would help me keep on top of everything else, to some degree. (dishes and laundry are still a bit of a bitch. but i'm working on figuring out how to make that line up better)

oh! another veggie thing!

so, i never forget i have soda in the fridge. never. (thanks adhd) but if i can't see them, i do forget there are veggies. so instead of putting the veggies in the crisper drawer, the soda goes in the crisper drawer. and the veggies go in clear boxes on the open shelves. those that need to be sealed will often get put in ziploc baggies.

one last tip thing. i read somewhere about someone who, when trying to remember to do something important, would leave a pair of folded socks in their hallway floor. it was a spot they'd notice it, and that would make their brain remember that they had a task.

i don't do this specifically like this. But it did prompt me to start putting things in other places to jog my memory. if i need to take a return to a store, or deliver something somewhere, or whatever, i'll put those items on top of my coat/purse, so I see them before i leave. i used to put them in front of the door. but then we moved houses and when my wife takes our dog out in the morning, she goes out one door and comes in the one I leave through, if i'm going out. so blocking the door is a problem then. so it became my coat/purse.

i leave the laundry room light on, to help me remember if i've got wash that needs to go in the dryer. i'll dump items in my seat on the couch, so that i have to see them and move them to sit.

finding solutions that work can be tricky and require a lot of processing. it's taken me most of my life to get most of these. but the biggest help for me was learning that i didn't have to do things a certain way, just because "that's how it's always done". sometimes the way it's done isn't important. just that it's done at all. if it helps you get the thing done, then that's more important that traditional methods. (save for spots where traditional methods are designed out of safety concerns, naturally) but do what helps you do the thing. like OP said. it is hard, so make it easier.

this is your gentle reminder to stop fighting against your adhd and instead structure your life around it

buy a pack of chapsticks and put one in the pocket of all of your coats and jackets because you always forget to bring one and chapped lips is sensory hell

leave important things where you can see them. if they go in a box or a drawer you will forget they exist

put any appointments or deadlines in your phone calendar As Soon As you get them. set a reminder for a week before, a day before, an hour before, as many as you need as often as you need them.

when that little voice in your head says "i dont need to write that down, ill remember it" that is the devil talking!!! write it down anyway!!

plan for down time. have a few hours at the end of every day to just do fun stuff like engage in your hyperfixations. even if you didnt get all of your work done that day, have the rest anyway. you probably spent the whole day beating yourself up for not doing what you Should be doing, so you still need the break.

if you never eat vegetables because its too much effort to chop and cook them, get the frozen or canned shit. it doesnt go off for ages and you just have to microwave it. theres no point buying fresh vegetables if they just keep going off and being left to rot in the bottom of your fridge

if you struggle to decide what to have for dinner every day, take the decision out of it. choose a set of meals and eat those on rotation until you get sick of them, then choose some new ones and do it again.

its not stupid if it works! our brains literally have a chemical deficiency. you are allowed to accommodate yourself. go forth and stop making your life more difficult than it has to be because "this shouldn't be this hard". it is hard, so make it easier.

[drdeepeshgupta]

Smile Brighter in Kanpur: 5 Leading Dental Clinics You Can Trust

In today’s fast-paced world, oral health often takes a back seat until discomfort strikes. But maintaining a healthy smile isn’t just about looks—it's about long-term wellness. If you’re searching for a trusted dentist in Kanpur, you’re in the right place.

From cutting-edge implant technology to family-friendly care, Kanpur is home to many experienced and reliable dental professionals. Whether you’re due for a routine cleaning or planning a smile makeover, choosing the right clinic can make all the difference.

Here’s a look at 5 of the best dental clinics in Kanpur, with a special spotlight on the highly recommended Royal Oral & Dental Clinic.

Why Oral Health Deserves More Attention

A visit to the dentist is more than a cleaning or filling—it's a vital investment in your overall well-being. Poor oral hygiene is linked to heart disease, diabetes, and chronic inflammation. Regular dental visits help prevent bigger (and costlier) issues down the road.

In Kanpur, the dental sector is booming with state-of-the-art clinics and skilled dentists offering a range of treatments. Let’s explore the most trusted names.

🦷 Top 5 Dental Clinics in Kanpur for Exceptional Care

1. Royal Oral & Dental Clinic, Harsh Nagar

At the top of our list is Royal Oral & Dental Clinic, led by the experienced and highly rated Dr. Deepesh Gupta. This clinic is known for combining compassion with cutting-edge technology, providing every patient with personalized, affordable care.

Key Services:

Dental Implants & Full Mouth Restoration

Cosmetic Dentistry (Smile Design, Teeth Whitening)

Root Canal Treatments with Rotary Equipment

Pediatric & Preventive Dentistry

Braces & Aligners

What sets this clinic apart is its focus on comfort and clarity. The staff takes time to explain every step of the treatment, making it especially great for anxious patients or first-timers. Royal Oral & Dental Clinic is truly a top dentist in Kanpur for both families and individuals.

2. Smile Dental Care Centre, Swaroop Nagar

Run by Dr. Shweta, Smile Dental Care Centre offers a cozy, clean environment with expert dental services. The clinic is known for its cosmetic treatments and gentle care approach.

Whether you need a simple cavity filled or are planning a cosmetic upgrade with veneers or teeth whitening, this clinic delivers both precision and aesthetics.

3. Dr. R.S. Rai Dental Clinic, Kidwai Nagar

Serving patients for decades, Dr. R.S. Rai’s clinic enjoys a stellar reputation in Kanpur. With a focus on ethical, quality care, the clinic offers treatments like:

Root Canals

Crowns & Bridges

Braces

Wisdom Tooth Removal

Many Kanpur locals recommend this clinic for its straightforward advice and fair pricing.

4. White Dental Clinic & Implant Centre, Kakadeo

Specializing in advanced restorative procedures, White Dental Clinic is a modern dental setup known for dental implants and digital dentistry. With 3D scanning and in-house labs, their treatment process is efficient and technology-driven.

This clinic is ideal for patients looking for high-precision cosmetic and implant services.

5. Apex Dental Care, Govind Nagar

Apex Dental Care stands out for its commitment to family dental services. From kids to senior citizens, their preventive care programs are designed to make dental care accessible and comfortable.

Their clean, child-friendly environment makes this a good choice for families who want all their dental needs handled in one place.

What to Consider When Choosing a Dentist in Kanpur

Here are a few things to keep in mind before booking your next appointment:

✔️ Qualification & Experience – Make sure the dentist is certified and experienced in the treatments you need. ✔️ Cleanliness & Safety – A hygienic setup with sterilized tools is essential. ✔️ Technology – Clinics that use digital X-rays, laser tools, and rotary endodontics offer better accuracy. ✔️ Reviews & Ratings – Check Google reviews or ask for patient testimonials. ✔️ Transparent Pricing – Avoid clinics that don’t disclose prices upfront.

Why Patients Choose Royal Oral & Dental Clinic

Among the city’s best, Royal Oral & Dental Clinic stands out for its:

✅ Patient-first attitude ✅ Affordable treatment plans ✅ Pain-free procedures ✅ Use of the latest technology ✅ Strong focus on hygiene and aftercare

Whether you're visiting for a regular cleaning or a complete smile transformation, the clinic ensures you're cared for with honesty and professionalism.

Final Thoughts: A Smile Is Just One Appointment Away

Kanpur residents no longer need to travel to metro cities for high-quality dental care. With reliable, modern, and patient-friendly clinics right here in town, your dream smile is more accessible than ever.

If you're looking to experience compassionate dental care with great results, make Royal Oral & Dental Clinic your first stop.

📌 Summary: Top 5 Dental Clinics in Kanpur

Royal Oral & Dental Clinic – Best for implants, aesthetics & personalized care

Smile Dental Care Centre – Great for cosmetic and family care

Dr. R.S. Rai Dental Clinic – Ethical and experienced dental solutions

White Dental Clinic & Implant Centre – Technology-driven implant services

Apex Dental Care – Family-focused and budget-friendly clinic

Book Appointment now with Dr. Deepesh Gupta

Contact no = +91 90268 02954

Visit website = https://drdeepeshgupta.com/

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How to Choose the Right Flat in Kolkata: A Complete Buyer’s Guide

Buying our own home is one of the key dreams for all of us. Whether you are purchasing the property as an investment or for residential use, it does not matter at all. Becoming a homeowner is a big joy, but a little bit confusing at the same time.

You need to understand the process of selecting a perfect apartment according to your needs. To make it easy, here’s a simple guide to help you choose the right flat for you and your family.

1. Create a list of your needs in a flat

First, imagine what you desire. Two bedrooms, or three? Do you want a balcony, a large kitchen, or a space for kids to play? Make a list. That helps you focus and cuts down on the time it takes when you go flat hunting

2. Planning a budget to buy the flat in Kolkata

Then figure out how much you can afford to spend. Calculate your savings, find out if you will be applying for a home loan, and decide your monthly EMIs accordingly. Be sure to put a little back to cover miscellaneous expenses such as registration, furniture, and relocation costs!

3. Verify your builder’s reputation before buying

You should always buy from a reputable builder. Check their past projects. Observe if they complete tasks on time and follow through on their word. You can also read reviews online or talk to people who already live in their flats.

4. Flat size and layout

Start by examining the size of the flat. The larger flat feels roomy, but that might be a good thing. Also, check the layout. Is the kitchen close to the dining room? Are the rooms well lit? The good layout brings ease to daily life.

5. Ensuring legal clarity & ownership verification

Before you buy, make sure all papers are clear. Check these:

NOC (No Objection Certificate): Demonstrates the builder is entitled to build. Title Deed: Demonstrates the builder’s ownership of the land.

Allotment Letter: Shows which flat is yours.

Floor Plan: Helps you see the design.

Completion Certificate: Confirms the building is ready to live in.

If you’re feeling uncertain, you can also ask a lawyer to look over these papers.

6. Security & safety features

You should feel safe in your new flat. See if there is 24/7 security, CCTV cameras, fire alarms, and a safe entry gate. Decent lighting in communal spaces matters, too.

7. Resale value

Think about the future too. An apartment in a better neighborhood typically sells for a higher price down the road. Search for flats close to schools, markets, metro stations, or offices. That market helps keep the resale value strong.

8. Maintenance charges

There are monthly maintenance charges in every flat. The money pays to keep the building clean and services operating. Ask what your monthly payment will be and what exactly it will cover.

Final thoughts

Purchasing a flat is a huge step, but there are ways to make it less of a burden if you plan carefully. List it up, set your budget, check the builder, and see all legal papers. Also consider safety, resale value, and what it will cost to maintain.

If you want to invest your money with the most trusted name regarding real estate, Punam Group, one of the top real estate companies in Kolkata. It is a great choice—one of the best options.

A little care today will help you enjoy your new home for many years. Happy house hunting!

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"The Talc." Introduction to Surah 65, At-Talaq, "The Talc."

We are well past the halfway mark of the world's first global fully literate revelation of the Quran. At-Talaq (meaning "Divorce") is the 65th surah (chapter) of the Quran. It consists of twelve verses and is considered a Medinan Surah, meaning it was revealed after the Prophet Muhammad's migration to Medina, sometime between 626 and 632 AD. While the precise revelation date is difficult to pinpoint, it's generally understood that it was revealed after verses related to divorce in Surah Al-Baqarah, to clarify and rectify misunderstandings or errors people were making regarding those commandments. 

The Hebrew meaning of the runner is "talc" which means 124, כאחד, "that which is dull, but advances."

The people of Syria have announced their desire to welcome everyone into their arms, and the poor things have nothing but the air they breathe and the light of the sun to call their own.

Full List of Syria’s Challenges (As of 2025)

The damage done to Syria was done by the first Trump Administration which bombed and nuked it to smithereens in an an attempt to rid it of Islam. Then the Russians moved in and took the port. I used to work with a Yale graduate student, Jennifer deFalla who was involved in data collection afterwards within the Department of Middle Eastern Studies. They wanted to know what the Christians in Syria thought about selective bombing of Muslim neighborhoods by the Administration. I worked next to her at DC Bar and heard all about it. Here is a list of what happened as a result.

🏚️ General Conditions

Over 12 years of civil war has destroyed national infrastructure.

Large portions of territory are fragmented or under different control (government, opposition, foreign troops).

Over 90% of Syrians live in poverty.

National currency collapsed; basic goods unaffordable or unavailable.

Mass corruption and elite control of resources.

International sanctions severely limit imports, aid, and economic revival.

📚 Education

Over 1 in 3 schools destroyed or used as shelters/military bases.

More than 2 million children out of school.

Teachers unpaid or underpaid; many have fled or taken other work.

No functioning national curriculum reform; outdated and politicized.

Lack of school supplies, desks, electricity, or internet.

Girls' education severely impacted in rural and conservative areas.

Nearly zero early childhood education.

🏥 Healthcare

Over 60% of hospitals are damaged or destroyed.

Shortage of doctors, nurses, and medicine due to exodus and sanctions.

Severe infant and maternal mortality in rural and besieged areas.

Basic care unavailable in most areas outside Damascus.

Chronic diseases untreated due to lack of diagnostics and meds.

Mental health trauma unaddressed—PTSD, anxiety, depression rampant.

Widespread malnutrition, stunting, and preventable diseases.

💧 Water & Sanitation

70% of population lacks regular access to clean water.

Water systems deliberately targeted in war.

Widespread sewage contamination of rivers and aquifers.

Reemergence of waterborne diseases like cholera and typhoid.

IDP camps lack safe drinking water, toilets, or proper drainage.

🌫️ Air Quality & Waste

Major cities suffer from toxic air due to:

Open-air burning of trash.

Makeshift oil refineries.

Destruction debris, dust, and pollutants.

No public waste management or recycling programs.

Respiratory illness is common, especially among children.

🏠 Housing

Over 40% of homes in Syria are damaged or destroyed.

Millions living in tent camps, ruins, or overcrowded apartments.

No large-scale reconstruction due to funding shortfalls and sanctions.

Property laws prevent refugees from reclaiming homes (e.g., Law 10).

IDPs lack legal recognition and access to land or housing services.

💼 Employment & Economy

50–60% unemployment; youth unemployment above 70%.

Jobs that exist are informal, underpaid, or exploitative.

Widespread use of child labor in agriculture and manual trades.

Major industries like oil, textiles, and tourism have collapsed.

Currency inflation and no formal credit or banking access.

Black market and foreign aid dependency are major economic drivers.

🚌 Infrastructure & Transportation

Thousands of roads and bridges are destroyed or mined.

Most intercity roads are unsafe or blocked by checkpoints.

No reliable public transportation systems in operation.

You can see what has been done in Gaza, another Trump initiative to discredit the Laws of Muhammad. How can humanity itself learn from these heartbroken people and their heartbreaker? Let us see what the Surah says.

Thus begins the Surah:

65: 1-3:

"O Prophet! ˹Instruct the believers:˺ When you ˹intend to˺ divorce women, then divorce them with concern for their waiting period,1 and count it accurately. And fear Allah, your Lord. Do not force them out of their homes, nor should they leave—unless they commit a blatant misconduct. These are the limits set by Allah. And whoever transgresses Allah’s limits has truly wronged his own soul. You never know, perhaps Allah will bring about a change ˹of heart˺ later.2 

Then when they have ˹almost˺ reached the end of their waiting period, either retain them honourably or separate from them honourably.1 And call two of your reliable men to witness ˹either way˺—and ˹let the witnesses˺ bear true testimony for ˹the sake of˺ Allah. This is enjoined on whoever has faith in Allah and the Last Day. And whoever is mindful of Allah, He will make a way out for them,

and provide for them from sources they could never imagine. And whoever puts their trust in Allah, then He ˹alone˺ is sufficient for them. Certainly Allah achieves His Will. Allah has already set a destiny for everything."

Commentary:

Make a way out for people who are dispossesed. This is the Law of Allah the people of Syria have taken literally. If only the people of Russia will do the same for their soldiers who have no future if someone does not let them out. They are all being used like toys, then thrown away. This is happening all over the place. We have all we need to be free and free thinking human race with not a care in the world, just as the Quran says. But we are refusing to accept limits in the process. This just does not work.

Are you all ready to stop trying to cut a deal with the devil?

The Surah will continue.

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Stop Wasting Money on Replacements — This Cleaning Service Saves Your Accessories!

We’ve all been there. You open your closet or drawer, pull out your favorite handbag, pair of sneakers, or cherished leather belt, only to realize it’s lost its charm. Dirt, stains, fading — it’s tempting to toss it out and splurge on something new. But what if we told you there’s a smarter, more sustainable solution?

Enter the world of accessories cleaning service — a game-changing concept that’s saving people from unnecessary purchases and bringing worn-out fashion pieces back to life.

The Cost of Constant Replacing

Let’s talk numbers. A quality handbag or branded leather wallet isn’t cheap. Even smaller items like belts, shoes, or jewelry can set you back quite a bit when replaced often. Over time, this habit drains your wallet — and clutters your wardrobe with things you don’t really need.

The truth is, most of these accessories don’t need to be thrown away — they just need a little professional care. That’s exactly where specialty cleaning services step in.

Not Just “Cleaning” — It’s a Makeover

Don’t think of it as just a wash or polish. A professional accessories cleaning service goes far beyond surface-level care. Whether it’s removing ink stains from leather, reconditioning the material, reshaping bent handbags, or brightening up faded sneakers — these experts know exactly how to restore each item to its former glory.

Many services also offer color touch-ups, metal polish for buckles and chains, deodorizing treatments, and even waterproofing. In some cases, your old accessory might come back looking better than when you first bought it!

Why DIY Isn’t Always the Answer

Sure, you might find hundreds of cleaning hacks online, but let’s face it — using the wrong product or technique can do more harm than good. Leather can crack, suede can discolor, and fabric can lose its shape if not treated properly.

Professional cleaners use the right products and tools tailored for different materials. More importantly, they have the expertise to identify what your item needs based on its wear, age, and texture.

Eco-Friendly and Sustainable

In a time where sustainability is more important than ever, reusing and restoring your accessories is a smart, eco-conscious choice. By giving your old items a new lease on life, you reduce waste and lower your environmental impact.

It’s not just about saving money; it’s about making choices that are kind to the planet too. Choosing an accessories cleaning service is one small step toward a more responsible lifestyle — and it feels good knowing you’re doing your part.

What Can You Get Cleaned?

The list is longer than you’d think:

Handbags and purses (leather, fabric, or synthetic)

Sneakers, formal shoes, heels, and boots

Leather belts and wallets

Clutches and evening bags

Travel accessories like luggage or backpacks

Costume jewelry or fashion accessories

Some services even offer doorstep pickup and delivery, making the process totally hassle-free.

When Should You Use One?

If your item looks dirty, smells musty, has faded patches, scuffs, or stubborn stains — that’s your cue. The earlier you act, the better the results. Regular maintenance also helps preserve quality, especially for premium or designer pieces.

Think of it the same way you service your car or deep-clean your home — regular care goes a long way in extending the life of the things you love.

Final Thoughts

Before you spend your hard-earned money on replacing worn-out accessories, pause and consider a smarter choice. A trusted accessories cleaning service can transform tired, damaged items into clean, vibrant, and almost-new pieces again.

You’ll not only save money but also enjoy the satisfaction of reviving something you already love. After all, why replace when you can refresh?

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Top Mistakes To Avoid When Selling Your Car For Cash

Selling your car for cash does give you immediate money but it can prove to be far more complicated than it seems. The procedure comes with a lot of anonymity that many people look for these days. Car sellers tend to overlook many issues that cost both time and cash like scams, skipping documentation, undervaluing the car and many more.

The good news is that you can sidestep these problems. This article has been designed to guide you through the auction process effectively while ensuring that your net profit is maximized.

1. Neglecting Proper Research

Comparison shopping is now more easier than it once was. Putting up a car for list should be accompanied by a clear understanding of its value on the market. One of the most common mistakes car sellers make is listing their vehicle without conducting any form of research. You no longer have to buy newspapers or magazines. Finding an online alternative to them is very easy.

Why This Is a Problem

Without proper market knowledge, selling off a car can be extremely painful. Some people overvalue the car while others price it way less than its actual worth. The most important thing to understand is, you will leave money on the table if you undervalue your car.

How To Avoid This Mistake

Using Online Tools: There are many websites such as RedBook and CarsGuide that help you and offer market value estimations based on the car model, condition and even mileage.

Check Local Listings: Check for other cars being sold in your area so that you have an idea as to how much they are asking.

Consider An Appraisal: If you aren’t sure how much you are pricing your car for, you can get a professional's opinion which usually guarantees an adequate price for appraisal.

2. Neglecting to Prepare Your Car

Buyers are most likely put off if a person shows them a car that looks cared for. A car that appears dirty on the inside and has scratches on the outside will instantly give people the feeling that the car hasn’t received the proper attention and maintenance and simply runs.

Why This Is a Problem

Aesthetics matter especially when it comes to selling a car. A car that is viewed as poorly gives the impression of being damaged also lowers the expectation which means in case dealings are made, they may be at much cheaper price.

How To Avoid This Mistake

Give It A Thorough Clean: Mopping, washing the outside of the car, vacuuming the floor, and removing unwanted things from the car's interior.

Fix Minor Damage: Repair services like removing scratches, small dents, and burnt out light or wiper blades can aid the process.

Consider Professional Detailing: If you don’t have time, professional detailers are very effective when it comes to quick restorations.

3. Failing to Organise Proper Documentation

Another crucial error is to forget important documents. Selling a car isn’t just a handshake agreement. Cars are assets and require legal transaction documents.

Why This Is A Problem

Lack of appropriate documents increases disputes, paying fines, or claims of being scammed which damages the seller's reputation.

Buyers can also lose interest if some essential documents are absent.

How to Avoid This Mistake

Document Retrieval: For example, if you have registration documents, a record of services completed on your vehicle, and any associated warranties, those should be compiled.

Prepare a Sales Receipt: Create an easily understood bill of sale that clearly describes the transaction, stating the buyer’s name, the amount paid, and the date the deal was finalized.

Take Proper Steps to Complete the Change of Ownership: Inform the appropriate local government office or transport authority so that the change of ownership is done correctly.

4. Taking The First Offer

One of the most common mistakes is taking the first offer they get. This is usually the case when selling a vehicle for cash because of the simplicity of it.

Why This Is a Problem

A sale done in a haste reduces the chances of making optimal profit. The first offer is seldom the best, and a little patience can go a long way.

How to Avoid This Mistake

Get Ready to Negotiate: Don’t sell yourself short, as buyers expect some back and forth. Try to settle at a figure closer to what you initially offered.

Use More Than One Buyer: Widen the scope of advertisement, so that you have a larger pool of buyers to choose from.

Don’t Rush: If you are not pressed for time, you can take your time and you will likely get a better deal.

5. Getting Scammed

The convenience of selling a car for cash does increase the risk of fraud significantly.

Overpaying, fake payment methods, and counterfeiting are just a few ways that you might get done over as a seller.

Why This Is a Problem

Getting scammed puts you in a tight financial spot. For instance, losing your vehicle while not being able to financially receive the vehicle's worth, places you in difficult position.

How to Avoid This Mistake

Meet in Safe Locations: Choose public areas, such as parks, which are well-lit for viewings or transactions.

Verify Payment: Never accept checks, promises to pay after the meeting, or payment made via delayed transfer. Only accept cash or cleared transfers.

Be Wary of Overpayments: Someone trying to send back money that is more than what they paid, is most likely trying to scam you.

6. Not Effectively Advertising

Missing important details and low quality images can result in write ups losing the attention of buyers and greatly improve the time it takes to sell. Putting in less effort while making the listing increases time it takes to sell your vehicle.

Why This Is a Problem

There is a lot of potential in your ad for generating attention. If that potential isn’t noticed, the car can sit there waiting for offers for months and it greatly diminishes its value.

How to Avoid This Mistake

Take Quality Photos: Make sure to capture multiple angles of the vehicle and do so in good lighting to ensure you showcase all the car’s best features.

Add Relevant Details: Include things like the car’s current mileage, condition, recent maintenance, and extras like tinted windows, roof racks, etc.

Expand Your Reach: Use Gumtree, Facebook Marketplace, or other specialized car selling websites to reach more people.

7. Ignoring the Buyer’s Questions

Buyers usually want to know specific details about the car like its servicing, and even the reason behind the selling. If the answers are unclear or take too long to be provided, they might lose interest or trust.

Why It Is A Problem

Providing unclear answers can make you seem suspicious. It reduces the trust a buyer will have in the transaction.

Avoid This Mistake

Be Open and Clear: Tell the buyer everything you know about the car’s condition and any issues that are present. People appreciate when you are honest.

Be Clear: Don’t overcomplicate things. Do not provide excessive information or details.

Be Responsive: Having good response times increases overall approachability.

Provide Key Details: Have all documents related to the car ready so you can provide answers immediately.

Last Thoughts

Attempting to sell your car for instant cash does not need to be something overwhelming. Avoid common mistakes like lacking research, preparation, or having proper documents increases your chances of selling quickly and at a higher value.

A comprehensive plan paired with the right amount of time and patience gets optimal results. By taking necessary measures, you will lure high-intent buyers and receive ample offers to finalise on the optimal arrangement. Best of luck with the selling process!

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Which Pickup Trucks Offer the Best Fuel Efficiency in India?

Assuming you are considering purchasing a pickup truck new or used, chances are you are also considering the factor of mileage. And correctly so. These days, in a market where one cannot predict when the diesel price will rise unpredictably, fuel efficiency is not a bonus quality; it is a must.

TrueX Automall is no exception; we witness that daily. What about the passenger space? Customers will come in, and the first thing they will want to know is

What is the mileage of a pickup truck?

The question is not one of saving a few rupees. Mileage is the determinant of profit to most business owners, transporters, and small fleet operators. It determines whether a way is feasible or not, or whether a job is even worth taking. Fuel efficiency is important.

Which Pickup Trucks in India Are Actually Fuel Efficient?

Let’s get straight to the point. Below are some of the most fuel-efficient pickup trucks based on what real owners say, especially those who’ve come to us looking for used pickups, fuel efficiency trucks, or low-cost commercial vehicles that can handle Indian roads and Indian loads.

1. Mahindra Bolero Maxi Truck Plus

Mileage: Around 17–18 km/l (real-world)

Payload Capacity: Up to 1,200 kg

This one’s a favourite for a reason. The Bolero Maxi Truck is rugged, easy to service, and consistently fuel-efficient even after years of use. Many of our customers who shift between towns or do market deliveries go with this one without a second thought.

2. Ashok Leyland Dost+

Mileage: Around 19–20 km/l

Payload: Approx. 1,500 kg

If you want something that saves fuel without compromising too much on payload, the Dost+ fits nicely. It’s light on the clutch, smooth on city roads, and has proven itself reliable for industries like courier services, pharma distribution, and FMCG delivery.

3. Tata Yodha 2.0

Mileage: Around 13–14 km/l

Payload: Up to 1,200–1,500 kg depending on variant

Tata Yodha isn’t the most fuel-efficient truck on the list, but it makes up for that in sheer load capacity and power. If your priority is to haul heavier goods, construction material, or farm produce, this one won’t let you down.

For highway runs and rural routes, Yodha performs like a tank. Yes, it drinks a little more diesel, but it gets the job done without a fuss.

4. Isuzu D-Max Regular Cab

Mileage: 14–15 km/l (approx.)

Payload: Around 1,200–1,300 kg

The Isuzu D-Max doesn’t get talked about as much as it should, but in the long game, it shines. Known for durability and build quality, this pickup is a quiet performer.

The great thing about Isuzu trucks? Even the used ones—if well maintained—continue to deliver great mileage and minimal issues even after clocking serious kilometers.

5. Mahindra Jeeto Strong

Mileage: 23–24 km/l

Payload: 600–700 kg

Now, this one is a micro pickup, so it’s not for everyone. But if your business involves short-distance city deliveries—like bakery, milk, groceries, or courier—the Jeeto is a money-saver.

Unmatched mileage. Easy parking. Smooth handling. Not ideal for rough rural roads, but for city work? Perfect.

What If You’re Buying a Used Pickup Truck?

Good question. Many smart business owners are skipping the high cost of new and going for Used vehicles instead. But there’s a catch:

Not every used pickup gives the same mileage it did when new. That’s why we always tell our buyers to check a few things before finalizing.

What To Inspect:

Engine Condition: A clean, well-serviced engine = better fuel efficiency.

Tyre Health: Bad tyres = more rolling resistance = poor mileage.

Service History: Regular oil/filter changes play a huge role in long-term efficiency.

Drive Pattern: If the vehicle was used on hilly or overloaded routes, mileage may have dropped.

At TrueX Automall, every pickup we sell goes through a full inspection so you know what you're getting into. No surprises.

5 Practical Tips to Get More KMPL from Your Truck

Even the best fuel efficiency truck can become a guzzler if driven the wrong way. Here's how to stretch every litre:

Drive steadily – Sudden acceleration burns more fuel.

Stick to ideal speed (50–60 km/hr) – Most trucks give best mileage here.

Check tyre pressure weekly – Under-inflation kills mileage.

Cut engine idling – Turn it off during loading/unloading.

Change engine oil on time – Fresh oil = smoother running = better mileage.

Final Words — What’s “Best” Depends on You

There’s no single answer to “Which is the best fuel efficiency truck?” Because honestly, it depends on:

What you’re carrying

Where you’re driving

How often you run your vehicle

And of course… your budget

If your routes are mostly within city limits and you carry light-to-medium goods, something like the Ashok Leyland Dost+ or Jeeto could be ideal.

If you do long-distance or heavier commercial loads, the Tata Yodha might be a better bet.

And if you want the best balance between mileage, strength, and low maintenance, the Mahindra Bolero Maxi Truck Plus continues to be a safe, reliable pick.

About Truex Automall

Truex Automall is India’s growing platform for second-hand trucks and used commercial vehicles. Whether you're buying a mini truck for city deliveries or a heavy-duty carrier for interstate runs, they connect you with verified sellers, fair prices, and full details—no guesswork.

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How to Get Top Value with Cash for Cars Keiraville

Letting go of an old vehicle can feel a bit like cleaning out the back shed. There’s dust, rust, and a bit of guilt for keeping it around for so long. But just like a spring clean can free up space and clear the mind, selling your car the smart way can free up cash and get rid of a lingering problem. If you’re considering turning your unwanted vehicle into money, Cash for Cars Keiraville is the service worth understanding—especially if you want to walk away with more than just a sigh of relief.

Why Do People Choose Cash-for-Cars Services?

Think of an ageing vehicle like an old washing machine—still there, still technically doing its job, but not pulling its weight. Over time, maintenance costs rise, the resale market dries up, and insurance for something barely roadworthy no longer makes sense. This is where cash for cars services step in. They pay you cash to take the burden off your hands—usually with free towing included. The best part? These services often accept vehicles regardless of condition—scratched, smashed, or sitting idle for years. But the real challenge? Getting top value rather than just quick cash.

Why Value Often Slips Through the Cracks

Many sellers unknowingly undersell their vehicles. Why? They don’t know what influences a fair price. Here’s where many go wrong:

Condition Misjudgement: Thinking a vehicle is “worthless” because it won’t start.

Time Pressure: Taking the first offer just to get the car off the driveway.

Lack of Local Knowledge: Not comparing buyers or knowing who services their area.

The local connection matters. A provider-based around Wollongong will likely offer more for a car in Keiraville than a Sydney-wide buyer juggling costs. If you’re Googling "cash for cars near me," the proximity makes a real price difference.

Steps to Get the Best Return

Tackling unwanted vehicles is like trying to repaint an old Queenslander—messy, urgent, and better done with a plan.

Collect All Vehicle Details

Gather your rego, make, model, mileage, and condition notes. Services love a seller who’s organised—it speeds things up and can increase trust (and your quote).

Compare At Least Three Providers

One quote is never enough. Look for buyers offering free quotes, same-day pickup, and fast payments. This is where the term top cash for cars becomes relevant—some services beat others by hundreds of dollars.

Ask About Recycling Practices

Environmentally responsible companies don’t just scrap vehicles—they reuse parts and recycle safely. This matters for long-term impact, especially in coastal areas like Keiraville where runoff affects local ecosystems.

Never Pay for Towing

Free removal is non-negotiable. If someone tries to charge you to pick up the vehicle, walk away.

Clarify the Paperwork

Make sure everything is documented—your ID, vehicle details, transfer of ownership, and payment receipt. This keeps things clean, especially for deregistering or updating insurance.

Avoiding Common Mistakes That Drain Value

Many sellers fall into traps that cost them not just money, but peace of mind. Here are some classic missteps:

Accepting Verbal Quotes Only

Without written confirmation, quotes can “mysteriously” change when the tow truck arrives.

Skipping Rego Cancellation

If you do not cancel the registration, you might still be liable for road-related fees. It’s a simple online form but often forgotten.

Overlooking the Condition of Tyres or Batteries

These components have standalone value. If yours are new, mention it—it can bump the offer.

Choosing Convenience Over Value

Just because someone promises fast service doesn’t mean you’re getting a fair deal. Convenience should add value, not replace it. Even the best cash for cars near me listings can lead to disappointment if sellers skip due diligence.

A Smarter Way to Say Goodbye to Your Old Car

Selling an unwanted vehicle does not have to be a stressful, drawn-out process. It can be swift, rewarding, and even environmentally friendly when done right. From knowing the value factors to avoiding predatory buyers, every step matters. And in Keiraville, that means choosing a buyer who values both your car and your time. If you’re ready to turn that driveway eyesore into something more useful—like holiday money or a home improvement fund—then Cash for Cars Keiraville is your path to making that happen.

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Discover Elegant Banquet Halls in Andheri East at Peninsula Redpine

When planning a special event, the first thing to consider is the venue. A good location, beautiful ambiance, great food, and helpful staff can make your celebration truly unforgettable. If you're searching for banquet halls in Andheri East, then Peninsula Redpine Hotel is a name you can trust.

Located just minutes from Mumbai Airport, Peninsula Redpine is a stylish hotel that offers some of the finest banquet halls in the area. From weddings to business events, we are the perfect choice for every occasion.

Let’s explore what makes our banquet halls ideal for your next celebration.

A Prime Location That’s Easy to Reach

Our hotel is located in Andheri East, one of Mumbai’s busiest and most connected areas. Whether your guests are traveling from within the city or flying in from out of town, our location is perfect. We are close to the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, local train stations, and key business areas.

This easy accessibility makes Peninsula Redpine one of the most preferred banquet halls in Andheri East.

Elegant Halls for Every Occasion

At Peninsula Redpine, we understand that every event is different. That’s why we offer versatile banquet spaces that can be adjusted to your needs. Whether you are hosting a grand wedding or a small birthday party, we have the right hall for you.

Our banquet halls are designed with a modern and elegant touch. You’ll find stylish interiors, soft lighting, and flexible seating setups. The halls can be customized to match your event’s theme and guest list.

Celebrate Life’s Special Moments

We host all types of events, including:

Weddings and receptions

Engagement parties

Birthday celebrations

Anniversary functions

Corporate meetings and seminars

Product launches

Family get-togethers and more

No matter the event, we work hard to make it truly special.

Professional Event Planning Support

Planning an event can feel overwhelming. But with our expert team, you won’t have to worry. We provide full support for your event, including:

Stage and decor setup

Sound and lighting systems

Seating and table arrangements

Food and beverage planning

Guest management and valet service

Our experienced staff will be with you every step of the way to make sure everything runs smoothly.

Delicious Catering for Every Taste

Great food is one of the highlights of any event, and we take this very seriously. Our in-house catering team offers a variety of delicious dishes—from Indian favorites to international cuisine. You can choose from vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, live counters, and custom menus.

Guests at your event will enjoy a rich dining experience that complements the celebration.

Classy Interiors and Modern Amenities

Our banquet halls are not only beautiful but also well-equipped with all modern facilities. From projectors and Wi-Fi to premium audio systems and air conditioning, everything is designed to enhance your experience.

We also offer valet parking, clean restrooms, and hospitality services that your guests will appreciate.

Flexible Packages That Fit Your Budget

At Peninsula Redpine, we believe in offering affordable luxury. Our banquet hall packages are competitively priced, whether you’re planning a grand wedding or a small family celebration. We provide various options based on the number of guests, meal choices, and other services.

You can choose the package that suits your needs without stretching your budget.

Loved by Our Guests

We are proud to have hosted hundreds of successful events at Peninsula Redpine. Our guests often praise us for our warm hospitality, clean and classy banquet halls, and professional service. Many of our clients return for their next celebration, and we love being part of their life’s milestones.

Their positive reviews reflect the trust people have in us when looking for banquet halls in Andheri East.

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Best Orthopedic Doctor in Shalimar Bagh – Dr. Ajay Mittal

When it comes to managing joint pain, bone fractures, back discomfort, or sports injuries, selecting the best orthopedic doctor in Shalimar Bagh becomes a crucial step in your recovery. The right orthopedic specialist can diagnose your condition early, suggest the correct course of treatment, and guide you through a full recovery. But how do you find the right expert in such a competitive location as Shalimar Bagh?

Let’s take a closer look at the qualities you should consider — and why Dr. Ajay Mittal is widely recognized as the best orthopedic doctor in Shalimar Bagh by hundreds of satisfied patients.

Qualifications and Clinical Expertise

The very first thing you need to verify is the doctor’s educational background, specialization, and years of clinical practice. An orthopedic surgeon should have advanced training in treating bones, joints, ligaments, and muscles.

When searching for the best orthopedic doctor in Shalimar Bagh, Dr. Ajay Mittal is a name that consistently appears at the top of the list. With years of experience in orthopedic care, joint replacement, sports injury treatment, and trauma management, he has treated patients across all age groups with a high success rate.

Advanced Infrastructure and Treatment Facilities

The clinical setup is just as important as the doctor’s experience. An orthopedic clinic must be equipped with advanced diagnostic tools such as digital X-rays, MRI support, physiotherapy units, and emergency facilities.

OrthoExpertCare, led by Dr. Ajay Mittal, is a top orthopedic clinic in Shalimar Bagh. It offers world-class treatment in a clean, comfortable, and fully equipped environment. From diagnosis to post-surgery rehabilitation, all services are available under one roof. This makes it the first choice for anyone seeking the best orthopedic care in Shalimar Bagh.

Wide Range of Orthopedic Services

The best orthopedic doctor in Shalimar Bagh should be capable of treating a wide spectrum of orthopedic conditions — from acute injuries to chronic issues. Whether it’s shoulder pain, tennis elbow, arthritis, fractures, or joint replacement, the doctor should have in-depth knowledge and experience.

Dr. Ajay Mittal offers personalized treatment for back pain, disc problems, ligament tears, arthritis, joint dislocation, and more. His clinic is especially known for effective treatment of joint pain in Shalimar Bagh using the latest techniques and a patient-centric approach.

Proven Track Record and Patient Testimonials

Choosing a doctor with a strong reputation and positive patient reviews is a smart way to make an informed decision. Many patients who have visited Dr. Ajay Mittal describe him as polite, attentive, and highly skilled in orthopedic care.

With consistent positive outcomes, Dr. Ajay Mittal has earned his position as the top orthopedic surgeon in North West Delhi. When you search for a “bone and joint doctor near me” or the best orthopedic doctor in Shalimar Bagh, his name frequently appears in online reviews and healthcare forums.

Easy Access and Appointment Availability

Apart from expertise, convenience is also a major factor. A great orthopedic clinic should allow quick appointment booking and offer flexible consultation hours. OrthoExpertCare is centrally located in Shalimar Bagh, making it easily accessible for people living in and around North West Delhi.

If you’re looking for an experienced orthopedic doctor in Delhi with a commitment to quality and convenience, Dr. Ajay Mittal is an excellent choice. His attention to detail and ability to build trust with patients set him apart from others in the region.

Final Thoughts

Finding the best orthopedic doctor in Shalimar Bagh doesn’t have to be complicated. Look for someone with strong credentials, positive patient feedback, a wide range of services, and a convenient location.

Dr. Ajay Mittal checks all these boxes — and more. Whether you’re dealing with a recent injury, recovering from surgery, or battling long-term joint pain, he provides compassionate, precise, and advanced orthopedic care that puts your needs first.

Contact Us

Don’t wait for your pain to become unbearable. Book an appointment with the best orthopedic doctor in Shalimar Bagh today. Visit OrthoExpertCare in Shalimar Bagh, and consult Dr. Ajay Mittal for advanced orthopedic diagnosis and treatment. Regain strength, relieve pain, and get back to living life without limits.

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Tectum Roofing Reddit Reviews – Everything To Know

If you're in the market for roofing services, you may have come across Tectum Roofing, a company that's gaining attention for its professional approach and high customer satisfaction. But before making any decisions, it’s important to dig into the available reviews, reputation, and what real customers are saying—both the good and the bad. Explore Tectum Roofing Reddit Reviews.

Who Is Tectum Roofing?

Tectum Roofing is a residential and commercial roofing contractor that operates in various parts of the U.S., including Colorado and parts of California. They offer services like roof repair, full replacement, storm damage restoration, and gutter installation. They’re also known for working with insurance claims, which is a key selling point for many homeowners dealing with weather-related roof issues.

What Customers Are Saying

Tectum Roofing generally receives high marks across major review platforms:

HomeAdvisor: 4.9/5 stars from verified reviewers

Angi (formerly Angie’s List): 5/5 stars in several regional profiles

Google Reviews: Frequently rated 4.5+ stars across locations

Cozywise, HouseToHomePros, and others: Scores range from 4.6 to 4.8/5

Positive Feedback

Customers frequently mention the following as highlights:

Professionalism and Communication: Many reviewers praise the team for being responsive, punctual, and keeping them informed throughout the process.

Quality Workmanship: Homeowners report that the job is done right the first time, with clean installation and no shortcuts.

Insurance Support: Tectum often assists in handling claims, inspections, and paperwork, which takes a major burden off the client.

Follow-Up Inspections: In some areas, they even provide periodic checkups post-installation, which adds value and peace of mind.

Tectum Roofing Reddit Reviews

Negative Feedback

While most reviews are glowing, a few concerns have surfaced:

Subcontractor Disputes: A small number of comments online have noted possible issues with subcontractor payments. While this doesn’t directly affect homeowners, it can raise ethical concerns.

Limited Availability: In high-demand seasons, some clients mentioned scheduling delays due to the company being booked out.

It’s important to note that negative reviews are rare, and most seem to be isolated incidents rather than part of a larger trend.

Reddit & Community Discussions

​Interestingly, Reddit does not have much user-generated content on Tectum Roofing. There are no major threads discussing their services, positive or negative. This could mean one of two things: either customers are largely satisfied and not posting, or the company hasn't generated enough online buzz yet. Either way, it places more weight on traditional review platforms for decision-making.

Employee Reviews

On platforms like Indeed, employee feedback about Tectum Roofing is mixed. Some former and current workers cite good team dynamics and fair leadership, while others mention room for improvement in communication and vision. For homeowners, this might not be a deal-breaker, but it's worth noting if you're concerned about company culture and stability. Tectum Roofing Reddit Reviews

Final Verdict

Tectum Roofing appears to be a reputable, high-performing roofing company with consistently strong reviews across trusted platforms. While there are a few isolated concerns, the overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive. If you're considering working with them, be sure to:

Request recent references in your area

Clarify timelines and warranty coverage

Discuss subcontractor involvement

Ask about inspection and maintenance follow-up

With a bit of due diligence, Tectum Roofing could be a smart and dependable choice for your next roofing project. Tectum Roofing Reddit Reviews

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When do you start preparing for the memorial service? Explanation of all procedures from contacting the Buddhist temple to the day

Don't worry about preparing for the memorial service! Thorough explanation from the selection of drawals to almsgiving to monks

As the anniversary of the death of an important person approaches, many people may feel anxious about the preparation of the memorial service. I'm confused because I don't know when to start preparing, where to do it, and what to prepare. A memorial service is an important ceremony to remember the deceased and make memorial services. By preparing with all your heart, you can express your gratitude to the deceased.

As a monk, I provide life counseling "free of charge" on the official line.

So far, we have received many people's concerns.

The details of the self-introduction and consultation flow, including why it is free, are described in the following article.

Please take a look.

1. The first step in preparing for the memorial service begins with choosing a place

The venue is the first thing you have to decide when holding a memorial service. This choice will greatly change the content of the subsequent preparation.

・Points to check when doing it at home

If you are considering a memorial service at home, first make sure that you have enough room. You will need a space where participants can sit and a space around the Buddhist altar where monks can read sutras. You also have to take into account the visit to the grave. If the distance from your home to the cemetery is too far, it will be a burden for the participants.

The advantage of doing it at home is that you can remember the deceased in a familiar environment. However, the client must arrange everything from cleaning the room, moving the Buddhist altar, preparing offerings, and entertaining the participants.

・Advantages of memorial services at Bodaiji and Kaikan

Buddhist memorial services at the Buddhist temple can be held solemnly in a religious atmosphere. Monks will be able to read sutras in a familiar environment, and participants will be able to quietly remember the deceased. In terms of preparation, the temple side prepares a certain amount of arrangements, reducing the burden on the client.

When using a hotel or hall, you can also consider securing parking spaces and transportation convenience. However, there are some venues where incense cannot be burned, so you need to check in advance. Meal arrangements can often be made at the same place, which can reduce the burden of moving participants.

2. Please contact the Buddhist temple at least one month in advance.

The success of the memorial service depends on a thorough meeting with the Buddhist temple. Let's organize the timing of the contact and the content to be conveyed.

・When and how to contact

It is ideal to contact the Buddhist temple at least one month in advance, preferably 2 to 3 months in advance. Unlike funerals, it is easy to make plans for memorial services, so you can prepare early. The official method of contact is to go directly to the temple, but there is no problem by phone.

As for the schedule, the auspicious month of the deceased's death (shotsuki Meiichi) is considered the most desirable. However, in the case of weekdays, it is often set to a holiday considering the convenience of the participants. In that case, it is important to set a date earlier than the date of death.

・Organize the information that should be conveyed

When contacting the Buddhist temple, it is necessary to accurately provide the following information. First of all, please clarify whose memorial service is the number of memorial services. Next, we will tell you the desired date and time and the number of participants. The number of participants is important information related to the preparation of the venue and seating arrangement.

If there is a person who wants to pay a memorial service to Sotoba, let's also make a list of the name and deliver it. Accurate information is required because the name of the client is written on the tower grandmother. By organizing this information in advance, you can have a smooth meeting.

3. Arrangements for giveaves and dinners are also important preparation items.

A drawal that expresses gratitude to the participants and a dinner after the memorial service require heartfelt preparation.

・Points and table writing for choosing a draw

It is common to prepare one giveay per household. Avoid gorgeous items and choose something that is not bulky and practical, such as tea, towels, sugar sets, and furoshiki. It is important to choose modest and elegant items with a feeling of remembering the deceased.

On the front, write down "Coarse memorial service (Sokuyo)", "Aspiration", "○ memorial service of the deceased (precept name)", etc., and put the name of the client under the water biki. The writing is an important element that represents the purpose of the memorial service, so please prepare carefully.

・Precautions for preparing dinner and cooking

The dinner is also known as "Otoki", and it is an important place to express gratitude to those who gathered in memory of the deceased. Regarding dishes, please tell them when ordering to avoid menus used for celebrations such as shrimp and sea bream.

If you don't have a dinner party, it's a good idea to prepare folded dishes and small bottles of sake. Participants can take it home and remember the deceased. For the dinner venue, you can reduce the burden on the participants by choosing a restaurant or restaurant close to the memorial service venue.

4. Let's send the guide letter and arrange the arrangements on the day.

By guiding the participants and deciding the flow of the day in advance, you can have a smooth memorial service.

・Sending time and contents of the invitation letter

When the date, time and place of the memorial service are decided, a guide letter will be sent to the participants. Please send it at least one month in advance and enclose a reply postcard so that you can reply to your attendance. The purpose of the memorial service, date and time, place, and the presence or absence of a dinner are specified on the invitation letter, so that it is easy for participants to prepare.

Regarding the range of participants, it is common to limit it to many people until the first anniversary, and after that, it is limited to those who are very close to their relatives. Let's guide you within reasonable limits while considering the relationship with the deceased. If you are far away, please contact us as soon as possible, and if it is difficult to attend, you do not need to force yourself.

・Progress and time allocation on the day

By deciding in advance on the arrangements for the day of the memorial service, you can proceed without causing trouble to the participants. The general flow begins with the monk's reading of the sutras, and the order of burning incense by everyone and the monk's Dharma talk. The order of burning incense can be the same as at the funeral.

Let's expect about an hour so far. After that, we will visit the grave. If a monk is accompanied, you may be asked to read the sutra in front of the grave. If you have a memorial service at a Buddhist temple, you can all visit, but if the cemetery is far away, you can often visit alone with your family at a later date.

5. Almsgiving to monks and manners for seating

Let's have the right knowledge about the reward for the monk at the memorial service and the seating order on the day.

・The amount of alms and how to hand it over

There is no fixed amount for offerings to monks, but it generally wraps about 30,000 yen to 50,000 yen. If you are going to have a memorial service at home, please prepare a separate "car fee". If you go to a Buddhist temple, it is often wrapped, including the cost of tea and sweets borne by the temple and the hospitality.

If you are confused about the amount, you can also consult a funeral home. Almsgiving is an expression of gratitude, so please prepare with all your heart for the deceased. If the monk declines the dinner, about 5,000 yen to 10,000 yen will be wrapped separately as a meal fee.

・Points of seating and entertainment

Regarding the seating order, the monk will sit in the top seat. The client sits nearby to serve the monk, but it is manners for other families to sit at the last seat. Let's decide the seating order of the participants, taking into account the depth of the relationship with the deceased and their age.

Entertaining monks is an important role for the patron. Detailed attention is required, such as preparing tea and sweets, maintaining silence during sutra reading, and listening attitude during Dharma talk. Please strive to create an atmosphere with the patron as the center so that all participants can quietly remember the deceased.

6. Rules and precautions for concurrent training

Let's know what to do if multiple memorial services overlap in the same year.

・Schedule setting when conducting concurrent training

If two family memorial services overlap in the same year, it is called concurrent practice to hold a memorial service at the same time. The most important point to note when conducting concurrent training is the setting of the date. It is no problem to do it earlier than the anniversary of your death, but you should never postpone it.

Therefore, it is important to decide on the date according to the earliest anniversary of the death. If there is a memorial service in March and May, set the date of death in March or the day before that, and hold both memorial services at the same time. By observing this principle, you can perform Buddhist memorial services that are also appropriate for Buddhism.

・Precautions for preparation and guidance for concurrent training

If you want to practice at the same time, please first inform the monk of the Buddhist temple and get his consent. It is important to specify who and whose memorial service is in the invitation letter to the participants. Similarly, don't forget to write down the names of both deceased people.

However, it is common for individuals to hold memorial services until the first anniversary on an independent date. I want to avoid the memorial service until the third memorial service as much as possible. Only if there are unavoidable circumstances, please consider concurrent practice after consulting with the Buddhist temple.

Lastly

Preparing for a memorial service is an important opportunity to shape the feelings of gratitude and memorial service to the deceased. You may be confused and anxious during the preparation process, but that is also proof that you care about the deceased.

The most important thing is not to seek too much perfection, and to prepare with all your heart. The monks of the Buddhist temple and the funeral home are also happy to consult. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to consult us, and please cooperate with everyone to hold a warm memorial service to remember the deceased.

If you can renew your feelings for the deceased through the memorial service and deepen the bond between the remaining family and relatives, the deceased will surely be happy. It may be difficult to prepare, but I hope you can do it with all your heart without forgetting that each of them will be a memorial service to the deceased.

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Top 5 Mistakes People Make When Hosting at Home and How to Avoid Them

Hosting a party at home sounds like fun. But it can quickly become stressful if you’re not properly prepared. From running out of drinks to dealing with post-party mess, small oversights can turn your special event into a disaster.

Here are the top 5 common mistakes people make when hosting at home — and how to avoid them so your next gathering goes off without a hitch.

1. Trying to Do Everything Alone

Many hosts believe they can handle everything themselves. Cooking, serving drinks, cleaning, and entertaining guests — it’s a lot.

Solution: Hire professionals. Consider cocktail bartender hire in Melbourne to handle drinks like a pro. Need help serving food or managing guests? Wait staff in Melbourne are trained to provide smooth service. For bigger gatherings, event staff in Melbourne ensure everything runs on time and guests feel attended to.

By outsourcing, you reduce stress and get time to enjoy your own party.

2. Underestimating Drink Needs

Running out of alcohol is a party killer. Many hosts don’t plan the right quantities or mix of drinks for their guest list.

Solution: Book a bartender hire in Melbourne who knows how to calculate and prepare drinks based on your party size. Want to go all out? Bar hire in Melbourne lets you set up a fully equipped bar with all essentials — no guesswork needed.

This way, your guests stay happy, and your drinks stay flowing.

3. Ignoring Clean-Up Before and After

A messy house leaves a bad first impression. And after-party clean-up is often overwhelming.

Solution: Use house cleaning services in Melbourne before the party to ensure your space is sparkling clean. After the event, domestic cleaners in Melbourne can take care of the mess, allowing you to relax instead of spending hours scrubbing.

Clean homes make happy hosts — and happier guests.

4. Poor Time Management

From cooking delays to long gaps between activities, bad timing can leave guests bored or uncomfortable.

Solution: Create a simple event timeline. Having event staff in Melbourne helps keep things on track. They ensure food is served hot, drinks are ready, and everything flows smoothly. You can stay relaxed, knowing someone’s managing the clock.

5. Lack of Atmosphere

Many people focus on food and drinks, forgetting the importance of mood. A flat atmosphere can ruin even the most delicious meal.

Solution: Think of music, lighting, and guest comfort. A professional bartender doesn’t just pour drinks — they entertain and bring energy. Adding cocktail bartender hire in Melbourne is an easy way to elevate your party vibe.

Also, don’t forget to offer cozy seating and good lighting to make guests feel comfortable.

Final Thoughts

Hosting at home should be enjoyable, not exhausting. The key is simple: plan smart and don’t try to do it all yourself. Whether it’s bartender hire in Melbourne, bar hire, or house cleaning services in Melbourne, getting help means you can focus on your guests and have a great time too.

Avoid these 5 common hosting mistakes, and your next home party could be the talk of the town!

Need a hand planning your next event? Let Party Help Group connect you with top-rated event staff in Melbourne, wait staff, cleaners, and more. Make your party effortless and memorable!

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