#that's actually like. 98% of all of our dreams for the last further-than-i-have-existed

[twelve-nights]

man. sometimes i wish our amnesic barriers would just amnesic barrier. i like i can "give" our protectors my memories but i still partially remember them, but i don't feel them as strongly anymore. but they're still there and it bothers me

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新贵妃醉酒 - Translation Notes

For my translation of this song, see this post. Listen to the original version of the song here. Below are some extensive translation notes for this song- be aware that there is a lot of cultural context for this one.

So I decided to take a hand at translating this one after I realized it was one of the few songs by Li Yugang that has garnered significant western attention due to the mash-up performance with Dimash. That performance was definitely something to behold, so I highly recommend it! Also recommend this version where a few lucky (and extremely talented) fans get to sing with him.

This song is emblematic of why translating Li Yugang songs is so difficult- most of his songs are based on pre-existing Beijing operas, famous Chinese historical events, paintings with cultural significance, etc, and the lyrics border on nonsensical without the proper context. So without further ado...

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The Context

This song is based explicitly on the Beijing opera piece, <贵妃醉酒> by 杨玉环 (Mei Lan-Fang), usually translated as “The Drunken Concubine” but more accurately probably means something like “The Intoxication of the Imperial Consort.” The song is named after the opera- the name simply adds the character “新” (for “new”) in front of the opera name, indicating that this is a new way (in pop song format) of telling the tale of The Drunken Concubine.

You can read some more about the general plot of the opera here, but the gist is that the imperial consort has prepared a banquet for her lord emperor, but he has reneged on his promise and is instead spending the night with other concubines. Filled with bitterness and jealousy, she drinks herself into a deep state of intoxication.

This opera is actually one of many based on the actual historical figure of Yang Yuhuan, or “Yang Guifei”, where the Guifei “贵妃” refers to her status as one of the highest imperial consorts to the Tang dynasty Emperor Xuanzong. You can read more about her life here. The political strife happening during her husband’s reign and her own tragic end have led many future generations to mythologize her life.

While this song by Li Yugang is rooted in imagery based on The Drunken Concubine, most of the actual lyrics are based on the Tang era poem  <长恨歌> (Song of Everlasting Regret) by poet 白居易 (Bai Juyi). You can read the text here. This poem is our primary source for a lot of Yang Guifei’s life and affair with the Emperor.

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Line by Line Translation Notes

As usual, I’ve done a more literal pass over the hanzi here to clarify some of the choices I made in my translation.

那一年的雪花飘落梅花开枝头 // That year’s snowflakes fell, the plum blossoms bloomed at the tips of the branches 那一年的华清池旁留下太多愁 // That year, the banks of Huaqing Pool were left with too much sorrow

The first line paints a picture that is quite common in classical Chinese art. Plum blossoms often bloom late in the winter when snow still covers the trees, and thus are seen as harbingers of spring. Despite the presence of the snow in this line though, I think it’s likely referring to a scene in the early spring rather than the winter due to the context of the next line-

In the second line, Huaqing Pool refers to hot springs in modern Shaan’xi, China. It’s famous for being the supposed site of the Emperor Xuanzong’s romance with Yang Guifei, as recorded by Bai Juyi in the Song of Everlasting Regret (mentioned above). In the song, their romance begins on a cold day in the early spring, when she was bathing in the pool, hence that first line.

( As an aside, we don’t know if this has any actual historical basis, but if true, it would be quite poetic as the site was destroyed in the events of the An Lushan Rebellion, which ultimately led to Yang Guifei’s death and Xuanzong’s abdication. )

不要说谁是谁非感情错与对 // Don’t talk about who was right or who was wrong, feelings that are wrong and right 只想梦里与你一起再醉一回 // [I] just want to be drunk with you one more time in a dream

The first line is quite repetitive since it makes two explicit references to “right or wrong”, once in regards to people (”who”) and once in regards to emotions/feelings. But there’s some nuance to the wording here. When we talk about “是非”, there’s an implication of “true/false”, or a sense of “being true” (是) vs “being at fault/to be blamed” (非). The “对错” dichotomy used to describe their feelings in the second half of the line is a much more direct “right/wrong”. I tried to capture that as much as possible in my translation of this line.

The second line translates pretty clearly- it’s just much less poetic, so I wanted to try and get some of the tone across in my translation rather than the literal version of the line. In particular, the word “醉” for drunk/intoxicated in Chinese can be used as both an adjective and a verb directly. In English, we can only really say “to get drunk” which sounds a bit crass.

These two lines together reference back to “The Drunken Concubine” version of Yang Guifei’s character, including the idea of her feeling left behind by her Emperor.

金雀钗玉搔头是你给我的礼物 // Goldfinch hairpins and jade hair ornaments are gifts you gave to me 霓裳羽衣曲几番轮回为你歌舞 // The Raiment of Rainbows and Feathers, [I] danced and sung for you many times over

In the first line, “金雀钗玉搔头” doesn’t translate very gracefully because the type of hair ornament doesn’t have an English equivalent. A lot of hair ornamentation and jewelry was fashioned with imagery of birds (goldfinches, swallows, etc) and often made of jade. Here’s a post compiling what these ornaments might have looked like.

In the second line, “霓裳羽衣曲” actually refers to a specific Tang dynasty song that’s usually translated as “Raiment of Rainbows and Feathers.” The song describes a myth of Emperor Xuanzong- in his desire to meet “神仙” (celestial/immortal beings), he travels to the Moon Palace (月宫) where he meets many “仙女” (celestial maidens). There are conflicting records regarding the origins of the piece. One text saying that the Emperor travelled to the mountains and was inspired by a dream in which he travelled to the Moon Palace. Another record reveals that it’s likely the tune was adapted from a “western” (aka Indian) piece known as the “Brahman Tune.” Historians generally believe the truth is somewhere in the middle.

Regardless, the performance of this piece includes extensive singing, dancing, and instrumentation, and it is considered one of the greatest pieces of Tang dynasty art recorded. You can watch a modern rendition of this performed by Li Yugang himself here.

Both these lines have specific references to lines from the Bai Juyi’s poem. The goldfinch jewelry is referenced in Line 40 as part of what she wore when she was sentenced to death, and Line 98 references the Emperor’s memories of her beauty when she danced the Raiment of Rainbows and Feathers. 

剑门关是你对我深深的思念 // The Jianmen Pass is your deep remembrance for me 马嵬坡下愿为真爱魂断红颜 // Below the Mawei slopes, a beautiful young woman is willing to break her soul for true love

The Jianmen Pass is a mountain pass in the Sichuan province of China. It’s famous for being incredibly narrow and hard to travel through, but also one of the key positions for armies to gain control of the Sichuan region due to its strategic location. In the context of this song, it refers to Emperor Xuanzong’s retreat to Sichuan during the An Lushan Rebellion, after which he abdicated the throne. Yang Guifei dies at Mawei before they actually manage to cross the mountain pass.

Jianmen is referenced in Line 44 of Bai Juyi’s poem, as part of the Emperor’s mourning after Yang Guifei’s death. I’ve interpreted this line to mean that the harsh trip through the mountain pass became part of the Emperor’s profound sense of “思念”, a longing remembrance for something that is now gone.

The second line goes into more detail on the end of Yang Guifei’s life, making explicit reference to “马嵬坡” (Mawei slopes), the name of the place she died, and where she was buried.. Here, her willingness to sacrifice herself for her love is described with “魂断红颜.” The words “魂断” literally translates to “to break/cut short [one’s] soul/spirit”, and in context, can refer to both a physical and spiritual death. The characters in “红颜” literally translates to “red/rosy cheeks” and used together refers to a young and beautiful woman.

In this case, “a young woman dies at the bottom of the Mawei slopes for [the sake of] true love.”

爱恨就在一瞬间 // In a single moment, love and hate 举杯对月情似天 // Raised their glasses in a toast towards the moon, feelings like the sky/heavens 爱恨两茫茫 // Love and hate, the two are boundless 问君何时恋 // Ask [my] lord when you will love

The first line and the first half of the second line part of one sentence, while the second half “情似天” (feelings like the sky/heavens) kind of breaks off into its own thought, but the general imagery for all of the first 3 lines is the joining of both love and hate as emotions that are boundless and, in the singer, the two have joined together in her thoughts towards her lord.

The last line here is a little more difficult to translate because the singer is asking “君” (a pronoun sometimes translated to lord or gentleman, but generally describes a man of high moral standing in particular) when he will “恋” (love). In Chinese, there is a distinction between “爱” and “恋” when referring to love. The first generally encompasses the concept of love (familial, platonic, romantic) in general- it is the direct opposite of the word “恨” for hate. “恋” on the other hand refers specifically to romantic (and sexual) love. It’s sometimes translated as “passion”, but it doesn’t necessarily need to be what we think of as passionate.

This whole section is a reference back to the plot of the original opera <贵妃醉酒>, where Yang Guifei is drinking alone in the night, full of jealousy and bitterness towards a lord that has chosen the company of others.

菊花台倒影明月 // The chrysanthemum terrace reflects the light of a bright moon 谁知吾爱心中寒 // Who could know that my love could [turn] my heart so cold 醉在君王怀 // Drunk in the embrace of my lord 梦回大唐爱 // Dreams take me back to the love of the Great Tang [dynasty]

For the first line, the significant part is the reference to the chrysanthemum flower. It’s often seen as a flower of nobility, and is considered one of the “四君子” (Four Lords/Gentlemen) of Chinese flowers. In this song, the chrysanthemum terrace is likely meant to evoke the nobility/royalty of the lord the singer is waiting for- the fact that he is not there and only the moonlight remains reflecting off the surface is a poignant image.

Interestingly enough, if we want to take the interpretation further, there’s some other room for analysis. The chrysanthemum is a contrast to the plum blossoms mentioned at the beginning of this song as heralds beginning of autumn. They can be made into chrysanthemum wine, which is often drunk for longevity and good health- this links back to the liquor imagery in the rest of the song. Because of their associations with longevity in general, they’re also common funeral flowers, and as we know from the earlier, this song is written from the point of view of a singer who is already dead.

The second line is a bit ambiguous- the phrasing of the original Chinese line could mean “who could know” (as in, how could anyone else see/understand) or it could be “who would have known” (as in, who could have predicted such an unexpected outcome). The English phrase “who knew” leans towards the second, but I went with it because it sounds a little more natural.

In the third line, I translated “君王” as “my lord” just like I did with the “君” alone earlier, but it’s worth noting that the extra “王” in this word means “king” so it is probably more along the lines of “majesty” than just “lord.”

The final line of the song refers to the singer dreaming again of “大唐爱” (literally love of the Great Tang). “大唐” is usually how we refer to the Tang dynasty in general.

I’ve chosen to interpret this line to mean that the singer is remembering her time in the great Tang palaces as part of the dynasty before everything fell apart and the Emperor was forced to flee. As a result, I’ve appended “palace” to this line in my translation since just making a reference to “Tang” sounds awkward and doesn’t mean anything to an English speaking audience.

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And that is all for my notes on this song! This ended up being much longer than I originally anticipated, but there was just so much literary and historical context behind this one. I ended up learning a bunch of things while researching this, and I hope someone else finds this as fascinating as I do!

Li Yugang has a lot of love for classical Chinese culture, and even more than that, he wants to bring it to a larger audience through his own blend of pop music and traditional Chinese operatic poetry. I really enjoyed working on this, and will try to do a few more of his songs in the future!

[classicnovaproductions]

Atomic Blonde (and why I’m a Sapphic who adored it)

Okay, first off…WOW! What a ride that film was! After having a full 24hrs  to really digest this film, I can honestly say that this film really blew my  expectations, in so many different ways. Since there seems to be so much  discourse over this film, I thought I would post a POSITIVE list of all the  reasons why this film is as important and special to me as it is, even with  That Scene. As Lorraine Broughton would say, “ Shall We?”

Okay first off, the obvious…

AESTHETIC MUCH!?

80′s soundtrack with phenomenal remixes.

NEON FOR DAYS!!

Charlize Theron, playing a truly Bad-Ass Bisexual MI6 Agent while still looking sexy as Hell!

The action was some of the best I have ever witnessed!

The general setting of this film, Communist Berlin, gives a remarkable window into just what the Cold War in its later stages entailed. The Cold War was perhaps one of the most deceitful wars in history, and when you figure in just how sensitive the situation was, you realize that Every. Move. Counts.

Lorraine Broughton

She owns my ass.

Again, we have an Openly-Bisexual Female Lead, who’s only main love interest is another woman!

Charlize Theron not only did 98% of all her own stunts, but she sustained injuries because of it.

I loved her characterization, it was one of the highlights of this film. We often forget that movies like this are hardly ever realistic, but in this film the opening scene is of Lorraine, MI6′s Top Agent, wearily trying to attend to her beaten body. She is barely alive, and as the film goes on we see just how much of a toll her physical and emotional well-being takes due to the nature of her job. As the film progresses we see her grow more cold and disconnected to the point where she is practically numb to those around her (her interrogation, mostly).

She wins all her fights, but not without repercussions. Her body takes. A. Beating. And unlike most films her wounds don’t just magically disappear or just “get better”. No, they are there for weeks, in all their ugliness, to display just how vulnerable as a person she is, whilst also reminding those who see her how tough and strong she has to be just to merely survive.

Lorraine and Delphine

Okay, first off…OMG THESE TWO!

Sofia Boutella was adorable as Delphine, and the way her innocence and naive-ness abolutely melted Lorraine was so cute!

The way Lorraine looked at Delphine with such intrigue, and the way Delphine looked at Lorraine with such awe.

The whole “Harold, they’re Lesbians”-like scenario with the dude at the bar (even tho Lorraine is Bi).

Again, we get another glimpse into Lorraine’s characterization here, which is basically she gets distracted by pretty girls we see that, even though Lorraine is still skeptical of Delphine at first, she very easily falls for her, a softness that we up until that point had yet to see in her.

Delphine’s slight hesitance when she gives Lorraine that adorably soft kiss and Lorraine’s shyness in returning it!

The way we see Lorraine follow Delphine into a more private place and being so dazed and transfixed by this tiny French Girl is mesmerizing and makes my heart skip a beat!

OMG their wicked make-out session and the slamming against the wall and the WHOLE SCENE THAT FOLLOWS I COULD NOT BREATH!

“…So you made contact with the French Operative?” “Obviously”

Lorraine in nothing but a sweater looking over Delphine as she sleeps-watching, wondering, worrying about what will happen to her.

THEY GOT TOGETHER MORE THAN ONCE!

AFTER-SEX SNUGGLES!

Honestly, them snuggling was one of the most tender moments in the whole film. For once it feels as though Lorraine is being genuine with Delphine, which she picks up on.

Lorraine stroking Delphine’s hair while Delphine nudges her head in Lorraine’s neck is so precious. The way Lorraine is so gentle with her and laughs and smiles at her makes my heart melt so much! She cares so much for this one woman she just met and it is so beautiful!

Tiny Soft Nose Kisses!

The fact their relationship, no matter how brief, is actually a small subplot means so much because it really feels like this was for us Sapphics, despite what happens later.

That Scene among other things

Oh boy, here we go. In my opinion, I did not see this as partaking in the horrid “Kill Your Gays” trope.

We saw it coming in the trailer you guys, and I was fully prepared for this scenario.

She was a naive, inexperienced spy who got too close to Lorraine, and suffered the ultimate price for it. This happened to all of Lorraine’s lovers (although I honestly think she was just using her first one for information, where as she truly cared for Delphine).

Delphine Fought. Back. Hard! And she did a damn good job at keeping up. But unfortunately she did not have the skill nor the experience to win that battle. She is not Lorraine, who barely came out the mission alive!

This is a spy film about the Cold War, there were going to be many, many casualties. Lorraine (Another Queer) was the only one to make it out alive.

When Lorraine found Delphine, I truly felt for her then. This is the first time we see her fully shut down as she Empathetically mourns her girlfriend (which we hardly get to see in general, the LGBT Hero mourning the death of their lover).

At this point, after all that she has gone through (the beatings, the betrayals, the loss of intelligence, etc) this is the one thing that finally breaks her, and LORRAINE. IS. FUCKING. DONE.

She is done with everything around her, and we see this as she goes from on-the-ground vulnerable to STONE. COLD. NOTHING. And she goes out for blood, and Damn-It does she get it! She shows no mercy for Delphine’s killer, and it is obvious that this is revenge in its most raw form.

In the end this is a story about a spy in the Cold War, and in a genre like this things are going to be very brutal. We see this brutality play out on Lorraine, and how it affects her and all of those involved. She made it out with her life, and that was her reward. 

So Delphine’s death, to me, was the final Plot Point to move us into the final act, as it was portrayed as the one act of Evil that Crossed That Line, and to further the Characterization of Lorraine.

I could go one about the phenomenal action sequences, because I have never witnessed such raw and realistic fighting in an action movie, and to have a Female Bisexual as the lead taking as much as she dishes out was both horrifying yet empowering!

Of course everyone is entitled to their opinion, and if you think this film will seriously trigger you, then by all means please take care of your well-being, because that is ultimately the most important thing.

Was I sad that Delphine died? Yes, of course! Did I see it as strictly because she was gay? No, I did not. Do I see this as good representation? Ultimately, yes because I still felt incredibly valid as a Bisexual in more ways than one with this film, and the last time I felt this good about myself was when I first saw Carol (2015) dir. Todd Haynes in theaters (which nothing will ever top that film).

But for everyone else, please GO SEE THIS FILM. For the one negative we must also see all it’s Astonishing Positives this film has, and for it to get the attention and praise that it has is such a big deal for all of us, because if we show our support for this truly Rare Gem then they will make a sequel, and other films like it! Only then can we move forward!

UPDATE: So I just saw Atomic Blonde today for the second time in one week, and upon my second viewing I’ve come to realize just how much I love this film, and why it beat out my expectations originally! And it mainly falls back to what I discussed earlier, about Lorraine and Delphine’s romance and Lorraine herself, for instance:

Again, I love Lorraine’s characterization! Being more aware of the story my second time-round, I got to focus more on Lorraine herself, and I think I underestimated just how cold and numb and positively DONE she is by the “end” of her mission (again, in reference to her interrogation).

The physical and emotional toll on her and her body really is just as prominent as I remember, and my goodness I cannot recall another film where I actually left the theatre physically exhausted by what I just watched. Everything she’s endured sort of rubs off on you, and if that isn’t the most engrossing experience a character can portray, than I do not know what is.

Delphine and Lorraine, my god I love their relationship! It is the only relationship in the whole film solely built on attraction and Mutual Trust, so much so where they would rather protect each other over their mission.

In fact, going in this movie the first time all I was expecting between them was the “One Night Stand” that was so heavily portrayed in the trailers-which I would of been happy with-and, (just like in the trailers) I prepared myself for Delphine’s demise soon after-But we had an entire subplot dedicated to their relationship, right up to the very end!

Because of this Lorraine’s and Delphine’s romance felt genuine, filled with love and tenderness and worry and drive to protect each other-and that really is beautiful representation.

Which, I believe, is why Lorraine truly shuts down when it all goes south, and why we see the Lorraine we do in her interrogation. SHE IS COLD. SHE IS BEATEN. AND SHE IS TIRED.

In the end, I do think she cared more for Delphine than past lovers, which is why she seems so utterly broken when we first see her. She went back to Delphine even after her superiors threatened to end her, and she lied about Delphine to protect her from them, even though she was gone.

Anyway, as you can see this film really did a number on me, and I am absolutely fine with that! I apologize for making my crazy long post even longer, but there were things I still wanted to get off my chest, because this really is a Dream Film-a Queer, Female Lead 80′s Spy Film actually exists, and I think Atomic Blonde really hit it out of the park-and has ruined all other action films for me here-on out!

[creepyloli19]

Questions

I cannot believe I'm actually posting one of these. So here goes. Enjoy, I guess... 1. Who was the last person you held hands with? I held hands with my girlfriend, Nicole. 
 2. Are you outgoing or shy? That all depends on who I'm around. 
3. Who are you looking forward to seeing? I'm looking forward to seeing my best friend again, Eliot. 
 4. Are you easy to get along with? Again, that all depends on who I'm around. If I couldn't be bothered with you, then I would say no. I wouldn't be easy to get along with, seeing as how I would clam up. 
5. If you were drunk would the person you like take care of you? Of course they would. 
6. What kind of people are you attracted to?
I'm attracted to people who aren't afraid to feel, people who are creative and who understand that we were not human beings, but that we're actually spiritual beings just having a very brief human experience. 7. Do you think you’ll be in a relationship two months from now? I would certainly hope so. But deep down, I believe that I will be. 
8. Who from the opposite gender is on your mind? Jeffrey dean Morgan 
9. Does talking about sex make you uncomfortable? That all depends on who I'm talking about sex with. If it's with friends, then I'm all over the place. If it's with a parent then I behave. If it's with strangers, I don't say shit. 
10. Who was the last person you had a deep conversation with? Nicole. 
11. What does the most recent text that you sent say? "I needed to see that." 
12. What are your 5 favorite songs right now? Sign of the times-Harry styles Heathens-twenty one pilots I started a joke-the bee gees Black hole sun-soundgarden Santeria-sublime 
13. Do you like it when people play with your hair? Only in a certain way. And if I ask for it. 
14. Do you believe in luck and miracles? I do. 
15. What good thing happened this summer? I traveled with my girlfriend and we went to festivals. 
16. Would you kiss the last person you kissed again? Hell yes. 
17. Do you think there is life on other planets? Absolutely. 
18. Do you still talk to your first crush? No. He's dead lol 
19. Do you like bubble baths? I do, actually. Unfortunately I haven't had one in ages. I should probably take the time to scrub my tub and have one. It'll probably ease my anxiety too. 
20. Do you like your neighbors? I don't really care about them except for Carol. She's old. And harmless. 
21. What are you bad habits? I drink too much. Swear too much. Feel too much. 
22. Where would you like to travel? Directly to the Sistine chapel. But I'll settle for New Orleans right now. 
23. Do you have trust issues? Oh, big time. 
24. Favorite part of your daily routine? Heading home to eat, watch Netflix and nap. 
25. What part of your body are you most uncomfortable with? My armpits. 
26. What do you do when you wake up? Get mad. 
27. Do you wish your skin was lighter or darker? Nope. Don't care. 
28. Who are you most comfortable around? People who I know want me to feel comfortable. 
29. Have any of your ex’s told you they regret breaking up? Yes. 
30. Do you ever want to get married? Yes. 
31. If your hair long enough for a pony tail? Yes. Technically for a man bun. But I think that still counts. 
32. Which celebrities would you have a threesome with? Jeffrey dean Morgan Scar jo Vera farmiga Keanu Reeves Twenty one pilots 33. Spell your name with your chin. If my windows were open they'd probably think that I was having a seizure. Or developed Parkinson's. 
34. Do you play sports? What sports? Nope. 
35. Would you rather live without TV or music? Without tv 
36. Have you ever liked someone and never told them? Yes. 
37. What do you say during awkward silences? Nothing. 
38. Describe your dream girl/guy? Someone who gives a fucking shit about me. Forever. And understands me even though half the time I don't get myself. 
39. What are your favorite stores to shop in? Clothing stores. Toy stores. And witch shops. 
40. What do you want to do after high school? I already graduated. Like a million years ago. 
41. Do you believe everyone deserves a second chance? Maybe. 
42. If your being extremely quiet what does it mean? Could mean anything really. Depends on what I'm doing while I'm extremely quiet. 
43. Do you smile at strangers? Yup. 
44. Trip to outer space or bottom of the ocean? Neither. They're both horrifying. I'd rather watch that shit happen on the discovery channel or something. 
45. What makes you get out of bed in the morning? My alarm... 
46. What are you paranoid about? Everything. 
47. Have you ever been high? Yes. 
48. Have you ever been drunk? More times than I can count on my fingers and toes. 
49. Have you done anything recently that you hope nobody finds out about? Yes. 
50. What was the colour of the last hoodie you wore? Gray, I think. 
51. Ever wished you were someone else? I used to, yeah. 
52. One thing you wish you could change about yourself? My insanity. 
53. Favourite makeup brand? Tarte. 
54. Favourite store? Witch shop. 
55. Favourite blog? Poetry blogs on tumblr. 
56. Favourite colour? Blue. 
57. Favourite food? Junk. 
58. Last thing you ate? My girlfriend's mom's pasta and salad. 
59. First thing you ate this morning? An elote. 
60. Ever won a competition? For what? Yes. A race in elementary school during gym. 
61. Been suspended/expelled? For what? I had a Saturday suspension for snatching my own pen back from some cunt ass kid who took it from me. 
62. Been arrested? For what? Nope. 
63. Ever been in love? Unfortunately, yes. 
64. Tell us the story of your first kiss? I was in preschool. We had runny noses and it tasted like cereal. 
65. Are you hungry right now? Yes. I think I'll have a toaster strudel or something. 
66. Do you like your tumblr friends more than your real friends? I don't really have friends on tumblr. Wish I did though... might help a lot. 
67. Facebook or Twitter? Ugh, neither. 
68. Twitter or Tumblr? Tumblr. 
69. Are you watching tv right now? Yup. The office. 
70. Names of your bestfriends? Maria. Eliot. Nessa. 
71. Craving something? What? Sex. And alcohol. 
72. What colour are your towels? All shades, pretty much. 
72. How many pillows do you sleep with? One. 
73. Do you sleep with stuffed animals? Yup. 
74. How many stuffed animals do you think you have? About 40. More or less. 
75. Favourite animal? Cat. 
76. What colour is your underwear? Black and yellow... Black and yellow, Black and yellow, Black and yellow eeeeyyyyyyyyyy 
77. Chocolate or Vanilla? Vanilla. 
78. Favourite ice cream flavour? Vanilla. 
79. What colour shirt are you wearing? Gray sweater that Eliot actually gave me. 
80. What colour pants? Not wearing any. Wink wink 
81. Favourite tv show? Right now? Supernatural. 
82. Favourite movie? No way. Couldn't possibly pick. It changes all the time. 
83. Mean Girls or Mean Girls 2? Bitch. What the FUCK is mean girls 2? Fuck that. Mean Girls. No fucking shit. You got me all the way fucked up. Mean girls 2 doesn't exist. Shit... 
84. Mean Girls or 21 Jump Street? Mean girls. 
85. Favourite character from Mean Girls? Regina, duh. 
86. Favourite character from Finding Nemo? Dory. 
87. First person you talked to today? Nicole. 
88. Last person you talked to today? Maria. 
89. Name a person you hate? I try not to hate people. Makes me feel ugly. But if I really had to pick, then the person who raped me. 
90. Name a person you love? Mom. Dad. Maria. Nic. Eliot. Nessa. Abby. My uncle. Grandparents. Colby. 
91. Is there anyone you want to punch in the face right now? Yes. 
92. In a fight with someone? Nah. 
93. How many sweatpants do you have? Maybe 3-4. 
94. How many sweaters/hoodies do you have? At least 6. 
95. Last movie you watched? Psycho. 
96. Favourite actress? Vera Farmiga. 
97. Favourite actor? Jeffrey dean Morgan. (Are you seeing the trend here?) 
98. Do you tan a lot? Only in the summer. Naturally. 
99. Have any pets? Wish I did. I have a few ghosts in my house. Do those count? 
100. How are you feeling? Annoyed. Sad. Anxious. 
101. Do you type fast? Abnormally fast. 
102. Do you regret anything from your past? Yup. 
103. Can you spell well? Yes. 
104. Do you miss anyone from your past? All of the time. 
105. Ever been to a bonfire party? Several times. Always got drunk. Smells amazing. 
106. Ever broken someone’s heart? Yup. Few times. 
107. Have you ever been on a horse? Yeah. That was uncomfortable, though. And horses don't like me. I don't think. 
108. What should you be doing? Getting ready for bed. 
109. Is something irritating you right now? Yes. This house. 
110. Have you ever liked someone so much it hurt? Oh, yeah. 
111. Do you have trust issues? Big time. 
112. Who was the last person you cried in front of? Nicole. 
113. What was your childhood nickname? Mayoyo. 
114. Have you ever been out of your province/state? Yup. Several times. 
115. Do you play the Wii? Used to. When it first came out. Not really a video gamer. 
116. Are you listening to music right now? I was. That Harry styles, sign of the times song. 
117. Do you like chicken noodle soup? Love it. Just had it last week. 
118. Do you like Chinese food? You bet. 
119. Favourite book? Looking For Alaska. 
120. Are you afraid of the dark? I'm afraid of what's lurking in it. 
121. Are you mean? I certainly can be. 
122. Is cheating ever okay? No. I can understand why people do it. But it's never justifiable. 
123. Can you keep white shoes clean? If I owned white shoes, or gave a shit. Then, yeah. Maybe. 
124. Do you believe in love at first sight? Yup. 
125. Do you believe in true love? Yes. 
126. Are you currently bored? Nope. 
127. What makes you happy? Cumming. 
128. Would you change your name? Sure. 
129. What your zodiac sign? Sagittarius, baby. 
130. Do you like subway? Mm hm. 
131. Your bestfriend of the opposite sex likes you, what do you do? If I had a connection with them and liked them back then I would attempt to pursue something further with them. If not then I would graciously turn them down. 
132. Who’s the last person you had a deep conversation with? Nicole. 
133. Favourite lyrics right now? "There is no sweeter innocence than our gentle sin." 
134. Can you count to one million? I don't care to... 
135. Dumbest lie you ever told? I wasn't allowed to wear makeup in 6th grade. I wore eyeliner to school a few times anyway. One day I rushed to take it off before my mom came home. I use baby oil as makeup remover. When she came to kiss me hello, she asked me why my cheek was smeared in the stuff. So I said that I'd used it as a moisturiser... 
136. Do you sleep with your doors open or closed? Always closed. 
137. How tall are you? About 5"6' 
138. Curly or Straight hair? Very curly 
139. Brunette or Blonde? Brown 
140. Summer or Winter? Summer 
141. Night or Day? Night 
142. Favourite month? I guess October 
143. Are you a vegetarian? Nah, fuck that. 
144. Dark, milk or white chocolate? Milk. 
145. Tea or Coffee? Coffee. 
146. Was today a good day? Sure. Got to see nic. Got way better after that. 
147. Mars or Snickers? Snickers, all the way. 
148. What’s your favourite quote? Something John green said in Looking For Alaska about where all of your memories go after you die. 
149. Do you believe in ghosts? Yup. I interact with them all the time. 
150. Get the closest book next to you, open it to page 42, what’s the first line on that page? "That just looking at her face was giving me unrealistic expectations that would haunt me for the rest of my life." Look it up. Figure out where it's from. I won't be ashamed when you find out. I love it!!! With all my might

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What Does A Realtor Do? | 290 Real Estate Agent Duties

CLICK HERE to view in Plain Text nbsp;REALTORSreg; are known for helping people buy and sell real estate, but much of what a real estate agent actually does happens behind the scenes. A goodnbsp;REALTORreg; will make your transaction flow smoothly through each step of the process, leaving the impression that their job is fairly simple. The fact is - that couldnt be further from the truth. This article is designed to put the real estate agent role into perspective. Its a brutal job that doesnt get the recognition that it deserves because most people dont understand how complicated and expensive it is. Being a Real Estate Agent is Exhausting As you read through some of the tasks on the 290 duties listed in the infographic above, it may seem overwhelming. Thats because it is. Full-timenbsp;REALTORSreg; who excel in their careers are high-energy, time-efficient professionals who know how to handle stress and responsibility well. There are definitelynbsp;REALTORSreg; out there who cut corners and do not take care of their responsibilities as well, but they shouldnbsp;not define our industry. The real estate industry is loaded with very impressive professionals with whom I am proud to work with. Its exhausting because real estate agents are constantly absorbing the stress and chaos of the real estate transaction, so that our clients dont feel the pressure. Its one of the main reasons why 87 of REALTORSreg; do not make it past their first year in the business. The work load is much more intense that most people are capable of handling. Being anbsp;REALTORreg; is Expensive On top of the large listnbsp;of responsibilities thatnbsp;REALTORSreg; carry, they also have many expenses to account for. When people see anbsp;REALTORSreg; commission check, they may feel like we are getting rich quick. In reality, the average REALTORreg; earns around $46,000, after all expenses and taxes. This is one of the most misunderstood aspects of the real estate agent role. The typical real estate agent stereotype is usually of someone driving a high-end luxury car, playing on their yacht on the weekends, and occasionally showing up to work to close a big deal and collect a giant paycheck. After being licensed for 9 years, Ive still yet to meet this illusive agent. I think theyre a myth. Much of the money from a real estate agents commission check goes directly into their business and maintaining their licensing. Less than half of it usually goes into their bank account. Here is a list of some common REALTORreg; fees:nbsp; Some Common REALTORreg; Expenses: Broker Fees MLS Fees NAR Fees Eamp;O Business Insurance Extended Auto Insurance Self-Empoyment Tax State Licensing Fees Advertising Fees Showing Service Fees Website Feesnbsp; Assistants Salaries Yard Signs Photographers Videographers Office Supplies Business Cards Property Flyers Electronic Lockboxes Continued RE Education Being anbsp;REALTORreg; Can Drive You Crazy Many people try to start a career in real estate under the assumption that there is easy money to be made here. In reality, it is a brutal business with loads of competition. The paychecks are not large enough to keep people in the business, a fact that is reflected in the 20 success rate for new REALTORSreg;nbsp;. Those who do survive usually do so because they have a passion for the business, and helping people make their real estate dreams a reality. Its a great business to be in, but its NOT EASY So, the next time you worknbsp;with anbsp;REALTORreg;, remember that they are human just like you, and they carry a lot of burden and responsibilitynbsp;in their job. We work long hours for months on end fornbsp;clients with no guarantee of a paycheck. When you understand these things aboutnbsp;REALTORSreg; and let them know that you get it, you can be sure it will put a smile on their face. :) Why Do People Think REALTORSreg; Have An Easy Job? If youve never spent much one-on-one time with a real estate agent, you may not understand how different their job is from the average everydaynbsp;job. Anyone who has ever lived with anbsp;REALTORreg; knows this to be true. They work crazy hours, deal with high-stress situations, and have to survive in an over-saturated industry. In Colorado Springs today, we currently have 4,799 real estate agents registered in our local MLS. Last month, we only sold 1,320 homes for the whole area. There are 2 sides for each transactions, so that means there were potentially 2,640 total sides closed last month. If every agent was given one transaction last month, there would still be 2,159 agents who did not have a transaction for the month. In 2014, the National Association of REALTORSreg; stated that 87 of new agents do not make it past their first year. This is a staggering statistic, but when you consider the cost of being a real estate agent mixed with the competitive environment and the amount of stress that comes from the job, its really not that surprising. Its a fun job with many moving parts, but its very competitive and challenging. Its not for everyone, but for those who are successful at being anbsp;REALTORreg;, our hats off to you. Youre an impressive group of people 145 Common Listing Agent Responsibilities: 1. Prepare Listing Presentation for Sellers 2. Research Sellers Property Tax Info 3. Research Properties Zoning Restrictions 4. Research Neighborhood HOA 5. Research Comparable Sold Properties for Sellers 6. Determine Average Days on Market 7. Schedule First Meeting 8. Tour the Property 9. Gather Info From Sellers About Their Home 10. Discuss Sellers Goals 11. Present Listing Presentation 12. Provide Home Seller Prep Checklist 13. Advise on Repairs and/or Upgrades 14. Advise About Landscaping Options 15. Provide Overview of Current Market Conditions 16. Explain Your Personal Value to Sellers 17. Explain Your Companys Value to Sellers 18. Explain the Value of The Neighborhood 19. Create Listing Agreement for Transaction 20. Create Internal File for Transaction 21. Investigate Any Unrecorded Property Easements 22. Discuss Property Inclusions amp; Exclusions 23. Obtain Current Mortgage Loan Info 24. Explain the Value of Schools on Market 25. Explain Marketing Options 26. Research Property Ownership amp; Deed 27. Explain Video Marketing Strategies 28. Explain 3D Tour Marketing 29. Confirm Lot Size on Survey 30. Describe the Buyer Pre-Screening Process 31. Explain Buyer amp; Seller Agency Relationships 32. Order Plat Map from Title Company 33. Discuss Different Types of Buyer Financing 34. Discuss Appraisal Process 35. Verify Home Owners Association Fees 36. Confirm Water Source and Status 37. Verify Natural Gas Availability 38. Calculate Average Utility Usage 39. Gather Transferable Warranties 40. Determine Need for Lead-Based Paint Disclosure 41. Verify Security System Ownership 42. Agree on Repairs to be Made Before Listing 43. Guide Sellers in De-Cluttering 44. Verify Interior Room Sizes 45. Establish Showing Instructions for Buyers 46. Agree on Showing Times with Sellers 47. Attend Continuing Education Classes 48. Obtain Copy of HOA Bylaws 49. Explain In-Door Cameras amp; Showings 50. Explain Home Warranty Options 51. Obtain Extra Keys for Lockbox 52. Verify any Existing Lease Agreements 53. Work with Tenants for Showings 54. Provide Sellers Disclosure Form to Sellers 55. Refer Landscaper to Clean Up Property 56. Set-Up Staging Consultation 57. Determine Best Staging Strategy 58. Set-Up Showing Services 59. Set-Up House Cleaners 60. Set-Up Photo/Video Shoot 61. Meet Photographer at Property 62. Turn On All Lights for Photographer 63. Open All Window Treatments for Photographer 64. Advise Photographer Of Any Neighborhood Shots 65. Schedule Drone Shoot 66. Schedule 3D Tour Shoot 67. Gather All Finished Marketing Material 68. Write Detailed Property Description 69. Enter Property Info in MLS 70. Create Virtual Tour Page 71. Organize Photos in Best Order 72. Have Listing Proofread 73. Create Property Flyer 74. Create Custom Sign Rider 75. Intall Electronic Lockbox 76. Install For Sale Sign 77. Create YouTube Video Link 78. Create Facebook Ad with Video 79. Create Instagram Post with Video 80. Create Unique URL for Property Page 81. Verify Listing Data on Other Websites 82. Help Owners Coordinate Showings 83. Return ALL Calls ASAP - Weekends Included 84. Create Listing Postcards for Neighborhood 85. Send Out ldquo;Just Listedrdquo; Email to Database 86. Gather Feedback After Each Showing 87. Keep track of Showing Activity 88. Advertise All Price Changes 89. Update MLS Listing as Needed 90. Review Market Data Weekly 91. Schedule Weekly Update Calls with Seller 92. Review All Offers with Sellers 93. Prepare ldquo;Net Sheetrdquo; For All Offers 94. Counsel Seller on Offers 95. Obtain Pre-Approval Letter from Buyerrsquo;s Agent 96. Examine amp; Verify Buyerrsquo;s Qualifications 97. Examine amp; Verify Buyerrsquo;s Lender 98. Negotiate All Offers on Sellerrsquo;s Behalf 99. Determine Loan Objection Deadline 100. Determine Closing Date 101. Determine Inspection Objection Deadline 102. Determine Appraisal Deadline 103. Determine Earnest Money Terms 104. Send Contract to Title Company 105. Verify Buyerrsquo;s Agent Has Received Copies 106. Verify Earnest Money Deposited in Escrow Account 107. Change Property Status in MLS 108. Deliver Copies of Contact/Addendum to Seller 109. Keep Track of Copies for Office File 110. Coordinate Inspections with Sellers 111. Review Home Inspection 112. Interpret Inspection Objections to Sellers 113. Discuss Sellerrsquo;s Inspection Resolution 114. Get All Repair Items in Writing 115. Refer Trustworthy Contractors 116. Keep Track of Repair Schedules 117. Schedule Appraisal 118. Meet Appraiser at the Property 119. Provide Sales Data to Appraiser 120. Negotiate Any Unsatisfactory Appraisals 121. Coordinate Closing Times amp; Location 122. Make Sure All Documents Are Fully Signed 123. Verify That Title Company Has Everything Needed 124. Remind Sellers to Turn Off Utilities 125. Make Sure All Parties Are Notified of Closing Time 126. Make Sure Any P.O.A.rsquo;s Are Submitted 127. Solve Any Title Problems Before Closing 128. Receive and Carefully Review Closing Figures 129. Review Closing Figures With Sellers 130. Verify All Agreed Upon Repairs Have Been Made 131. Verify Clear-To-Close 132. Get House Ready for Final Walk-Through of Buyers 133. Resolve Any Last Minute Problems 134. Make Sure Title Commitment Was Received 135. Review Closing Documents 136. Provide Home Warranty Paperwork 137. Provide Buyer With Transferable Warranties 138. Provide All Keys to Buyer 139. Provide Any Garage Door Openers 140. Make Sure Seller Proceeds Are Correct 141. Change Status in MLS to ldquo;Soldrdquo; 142. Upload All Signed Documents to System 143. Close Out Sellerrsquo;s File 144. Check In With Sellers After Closing 145. Request Feedback from Sellers 145 Common Buyer Agent Responsibilities: 1. Prepare Buyers Presentation 2. Present Presentation at Buyer Consult 3. Discuss Buyerrsquo;s Goals 4. Provide Home Buyer Checklist 5. Discuss Different Types of Buyer Financing 6. Explain Closing Costs to Buyers 7. Explain Earnest Money to Buyers 8. Refer Qualified Lender Contacts 9. Explain the Loan Process 10. Obtain Mortgage Loan Pre-Approval 11. Confirm Current Lender 12. Create Internal File for Buyers 13. Create Buyer Agency Agreement 14. Explain Buyer amp; Seller Agency Relationships 15. Provide Overview of Current Market Conditions 16. Explain Your Personal Value to Buyers 17. Explain Your Companys Value to Buyers 18. Provide Local Info On Areas 19. Explain the Value of The Neighborhoods 20. Provide Local Info On Schools 21. Explain the Value of Schools on Market 22. Explain Consumer Logic Versus Emotions 23. Provide List of Homes for Sale 24. Pre-Screen Homes for Buyers 25. Tour Properties With Buyers 26. Explain In-Door Cameras amp; Showings 27. Verify Keys Went Back in the Lockbox 28. Gather Comps on Interested Homes 29. Explain Sellerrsquo;s Staging Strategy 30. Explain Marketing Versus Reality 31. Communicate with Showing Services 32. Walk through Home After Showing 33. Turn Off All Lights After Showing 34. Work with Tenants for Showings 35. Keep Track of All Showings 36. Research Property Tax Info 37. Research Property Ownership amp; Deed 38. Research Propertyrsquo;s Zoning Restrictions 39. Research Neighborhood HOA 40. Research MLS Data 41. Explain Average Days on Market 42. Advise on Property Condition 43. Advise About Property Location 44. Explain Seller Marketing Tactics 45. Explain 3D Tour Marketing 46. Describe the Buyer Pre-Screening Process 47. Video Potential Homes for Buyers 48. Establish Showing Instructions for Buyers 49. Map Out Homes for Showings 50. Explain Problems with Zillow/Trulia 51. Explain How the MLS Works 52. Help Buyers Find Homes 53. Schedule Showings with Sellers 54. Create MLS Sheets for Showings 55. Explain Landscaping Options 56. Maintain Electronic Lockbox App 57. Keep Car Clean for Buyers 58. Bring Water for Buyers 59. Work Around Buyerrsquo;s Schedule 60. Provide Feedback After Each Showing 61. Keep track of Showing Schedules 62. Provide Marketing Data to Buyers 63. Update Buyerrsquo;s of Any Price Changes 64. Setup Automatic Property Updates 65. Review Market Data Weekly 66. Counsel Buyers on Offer Strategies 67. Counsel Buyers on Pricing 68. Examine ldquo;Buying Power 69. Negotiate Seller Concessions 70. Create Offer Contracts 71. Provide Pre-Approval to Listing Agent 72. Negotiate Contracts 73. Explain All Disclosure Forms 74. Negotiate All Terms on Buyersrsquo;s Behalf 75. Determine Earnest Money Terms 76. Deliver Earnest Money On Time 77. Verify All Signatures Completed 78. Schedule Home Inspection with Sellers 79. Attend Home Inspection 80. Verify MLS Data with Listing Agent 81. Identify Any Red Flags 82. Negotiate Closing Date 83. Communicate with Listing Agent 84. Negotiate Inspection Objection Deadline 85. Communicate with Buyerrsquo;s Lender 86. Continually Verify Buyerrsquo;s Funding 87. Explain Earnest Money Process 88. Negotiate Loan Objection Deadline 89. Communicate With Title Company 90. Keep Everyone On Schedule 91. Return ALL Calls ASAP - Weekends Included 92. Verify Interior Room Sizes 93. Examine Lot Size on Survey 94. Investigate Any Unrecorded Easements 95. Review Plat Map from Title Company 96. Discuss Appraisal Process 97. Negotiate Appraisal Deadlines 98. Verify Title Company Received Contract 99. Verify Listing Agent Has Received Copies 100. Deposit Earnest Money in Escrow Account 101. Deliver Copies of Contract/Addendum to Buyers 102. Keep Track of Copies for Office File 103. Make Sure Title Commitment Was Received 104. Verify Home Owners Association Fees 105. Obtain Copy of HOA Bylaws 106. Confirm Water Source and Status 107. Verify Natural Gas Availability 108. Ask For Average Utility Usage 109. Ask For Transferable Warranties 110. Determine Need for Lead-Based Paint Disclosure 111. Verify Security System Ownership 112. Determine Property Inclusions amp; Exclusions 113. Explain Home Warranty Options 114. Verify any Existing Lease Agreements 115. Obtain Sellers Disclosures 116. Schedule Weekly Update Calls with Buyers 117. Update Buyerrsquo;s Lender Weekly 118. Keep Track of Repair Schedules 119. Follow-Up on Appraisal Scheduling 120. Verify Any Appraisal Conditions 121. Verify Buyerrsquo;s Home Owners Insurance 122. Schedule Final Walk Through 123. Negotiate Any Unsatisfactory Appraisals 124. Refer Trustworthy Contractors to Buyers 125. Coordinate Closing Times amp; Location 126. Make Sure All Repairs Have Been Made 127. Verify Title Company Has Everything Needed 128. Solve Any Title Problems Before Closing 129. Verify Power Of Attorney Are Submitted 130. Verify All Parties Are Notified of Closing Time 131. Receive and Carefully Review Closing Figures 132. Review Closing Figures With Buyer 133. Remind Buyers to Schedule Utilities 134. Perform Final Walk-Through With Buyers 135. Resolve Any Last Minute Problems 136. Review Closing Documents 137. Receive Any Home Warranty Paperwork 138. Receive Any Transferable Warranties 139. Verify Buyers Cash due at Closing is Correct 140. Get the Keys to the Buyers 141. Upload All Signed Documents to System 142. Close Out Buyers File 143. Verify Status Was Changed to ldquo;Soldrdquo; 144. Check In With Buyerrsquo;s After Closing 145. Send Feedback Request What Does A Realtor Do? | 290 Real Estate Agent Duties published first on https://thegardenresidences.tumblr.com/

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Home Lifestyle Beauty MAY AVE PRINT LICENSE ARTICLE An exacting list of desirable beauty gifts for the non-basic mum in your life

I get uncomfortable Lifestyle around Mother’s Day. I’m calling it an alienating weirdness life Beauty 

  . It’s now not just the competitive advertising and marketing that bombards you for the month ahead, it is also how a few beauty advertisers (and department shop counters) perform.

It’s as if they’re underneath the assumption that each mom is yearning for a vanilla-scented candle, a fragrance from the Nineteen Seventies and a rose-flavoured bathtub lotion too, slather on, before getting into her felt slippers. Look, I’m no longer calling those presents unpleasant, I’m simply saying that the advertising best of a simpering mom who loves Neil Diamond and doesn’t care what you supply her, as lengthy because it’s cream-coloured and scents like lavender, is now not the dominant one.

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http://www.Smh.Com.Au/life-style/splendor/an-exacting-listing-of-acceptable-splendor-gifts-for-the-nonbasic-mum-in-your-existence-20170510-gw1cd4.Html Enough of the primary frame creams and candles. Your mom merits present that reflect her personality. Enough of the simple frame lotions and candles. Your mom merits gifts that mirror her persona. But what’s more bizarre nevertheless is that despite the fact that, in keeping with a few ads, all her pastimes line up with what your grandma became interested in a decade in the past, she by no means seems a day over 39. Oh, she may additionally have gray hair, however, her skin resembles that of Lily-Rose Depp.

You know that catalog mom in her cream satin PJs poking via a fluffy gown, cupping a mug of tea, mouth half open in an indulgent laugh, white tooth gleaming. Perhaps she’s on a mattress, surrounded by way of croissants, a Labrador pup, a rectangular-jawed husband, and exquisite children, who are serving orange juice. It’s low-key alarming that nobody has an unmarried stain on their garb despite the fact that they may be essentially playing with fireplace by way of having all of those dangers in a single bed.

RELATED CONTENT Let’s speak about sheet masks, do they simply work? Why this $12.70 basis has a 25,000 person waiting for to list Or, possibly she’s huddled up on the beach in a gray knit, blonde hair blown softly by using the wind. Her children are younger young adults, which is weird because she looks 25. Maybe she’s carrying a white, fluttery shirt in a lawn, looking by some means each coquettish and serene as she inhales roses.

In different phrases, the Mother’s Day mom is simple. Oh, the gift guide says “for every form of mom” and they imply it – each type of mom who loves the cashmere-experience of coconut body lotion and an oil diffuser smelling of lilies.

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With all of this in thoughts, might also I gift the alternative listing, for non-primary moms.

1.The Bullshit Candle $127 from Mecca.

Don’t fear! The call does not replicate the fragrance. The creators of this particularly fashionable, minimalist black candle just desired to call bullshit on the ones indistinct, simple candle names. It’s in reality wonderfully warm, a traditional blend of Sichuan pepper, grapefruit, tangerine, lavender, rose, lily of the valley, musk, tonka bean, vanilla and guaiac timber. Yeah, it’s layered. Because moms are human, too OK?

2. Tom Ford Lip Colour in Spanish Pink, RRP $seventy-eight/Tom Ford Cream Cheek Color in Pink Sand, RRP $105 available from www.Davidjones.Com.Au

On the surface, this appears a touch cliched, I mean, it’s makeup. But the packaging – luxurious black and gold – is barely edgier than your traditional “tub salts and powder” gift %. And the alternative greater essential aspect is that Tom Ford digs sturdy women. Usually over the age of 35. For proof, check out Amy Adams and Laura Linney in his most current film, Nocturnal Animals, (it is terrific). Or higher yet, watch it together with your remarkable strong mom. It’s same parts terrifying and tender, with extremely good style, which, cmon, you already know who else is.

Three. Evo “The Hairy Godmother” Gift Box – “Repair” $65.Ninety

This uber-cool hair care organization use handiest the fine for all their products, because of a this-this present box, including shampoo, conditioner and “working spray” is freed from all the same old junk like sulfates, parabens, and other chemicals. Allow me to quote the gift container blurb because it’s what each new mother wishes to examine, “We’ve seen the destiny, a sparkling dawn waits for you, you shimmy into the bath.” See that? One day you will shower!

Four. Rodin Luxury Body Oil $a hundred ninety

This is highly-priced however your mother is a sensual being! She has needs and dreams and also you’d higher be given this in case you need to transport about the world with any type of knowledge of precisely how you came into it!

But, even as you are marching for girls’ pride, please also never neglect boundaries, yeah? What I’m announcing is frame oil is great, underwear is not. But you are in a safe area as this body oil, crafted from 11 one of a kind plant and flower oils) is a cult product, (Oprah uses it, want I say more?) and it lately made Goop’s golden listing of spesh ones which might be “clean” (study: also freed from unnatural chemical substances).

Five. Estee Lauder Revitalising Supreme + Cell Power Wake Up Balm $98 available from www.Esteelauder.Com.Au

Lonely is the idiot who buys prescriptive pores and skin take care of his mom, but satisfied is the over-worked, time-poor, worn-out woman with progressed skin. (That’s all people). What to do? Beats me, she’s your mom – find a manner! It’s lighting in a bottle. Like, it actually contains light-reflecting pearls for immediate radiance and anti-getting older generation, leaving skin right away clean and glowing.

How Your Life Experiences Can Benefit Your MLM Business

  “Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do” Pele. Life experiences are a built-in encyclopedia of situations learned and burned into the mind. You may want to tap into it as situations arise in your MLM business. So, this brings us to the question: How your life experiences can benefit your business? We will get to that question and explore how you can apply your past experiences to your current objectives.

Your life experience can pay off big in your MLM business… Now that you own an MLM business, you’re probably wondering if your previous experiences can help you chart out a course for lifelong success. It can help you achieve your goals, in almost every business, life experiences are transferable. There are repetitive events that are so similar, the only differences are the timing and place of the event itself. If you have experience in the retail industry, especially with customers. You can use your experiences to work with your prospects. You’ll have an edge up on others that are just starting out in this industry.

Everyone has dealt with stressful points in their careers before moving into the MLM business industry. How did you deal with the stress in your last career or job? Maybe you had a routine set up to deal with the pent-up frustration. You could apply your knowledge in stress management in a series of blogs or marketing content for others. As you think about your experiences, can you develop them into marketing material for your business? In this business, you’re here to help others on their journey as either as a new team member or as a consumer looking to improve their health or fitness aspects.

Applying Life Experiences to Business goals and Achieving Results Your life experiences can mean the difference for someone out there right now. What you have experienced is different than others. However, everyone is built differently in the learning aspect. Perhaps you can shed some light on a subject matter that others could not. You have a treasure chest of knowledge and you must use it to help others gain traction in life. Your business goals may be designed from your life experiences in mind. Perhaps a goal could mean improving the way that you market to new prospects. You have gained experienced already in marketing unless you’re just starting out. Your mistakes are good points to improve upon for this goal.

About The Author

David L. Feinstein, noted business coach and home business entrepreneur, is the author of various articles and books that help to empower individuals. To get the real innovative marketing

Type 2 Diabetes – Lifestyle Factors Connected To the Development of Diabetes

  Type 2 diabetes is in many ways a predictable disease. It can be anticipated, if not prevented. The risk factor can be estimated to a reliable degree, based on several crucial factors. And yet, it is still an epidemic in our society. Go figure!

There are several reasons why we leave ourselves vulnerable to Type 2 diabetes as a population. Break down these issues further, and we have excuses and justifications as to why these problems are not addressed.

Let’s focus on the causes. While this is not a final list, most of the primary factors driving the development of this form of diabetes are listed below. These are specifically related to lifestyle, which means they are all under our influence in some way or another…

1. Overconsumption of carbohydrates. It almost always begins with an over-consumption of sugar and carbohydrates. And it usually does not end there, since this factor is usually present along with several others.

Carbohydrates are essential in any healthy and balanced diet. But the key word is a balance. Most people consume more carbs than they need, given most of us are not extremely active individuals. Unless you are living a very active lifestyle or have a physically demanding job, there is no need to eat so many carbs.

2. Poor eating habits. To build on the above, poor eating habits are almost always the cause of diabetes in the long run. Overeating, frequent snacking, and weak appetite control are a recipe for weight gain and increased blood sugar readings.

Remember: it is just as important to remove old habits, as it is to establish new ones.

3. A lack of direction. Interestingly, not having direction behind your lifestyle may facilitate not only the development of Type 2 diabetes but also a multitude of health problems. It is crucial to be mindful of your body and well-being, even if you are not attempting to lose weight or improve your health.

Lacking direction in regards to your health leads to taking it for granted, which could prove costly should you be afflicted with a severe health problem.

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Write down 100 Questions.

The Serious, The Not so Serious and The Downright Weird.

My goal and motivation for choosing this task out of all the choices for our Creative Development blog was to try and go against the norm of options my fellow students have been taking so far in order to complete their Creative Passports. So, without any further time-wasting, here is my attempt at writing down 100 questions:

Unusual conversation starters:

What would you do for a million dollars?

Does pineapple belong on pizza?

Where do you see yourself in 5 years time?

When was the last time you were pulled over by a cop?

What is your first memory?

How did you get into my house !?

Have you accepted about our lord and savior the Flying Spaghetti Monster into your life?

Fill in the blanks: I wouldn't last _________ minutes without ____________ .

What are you the proudest of?

Would the 8 year old you be happy with the type of person you are today?

Standard conversation starters:

11) Where did you grow up?

12) What do you do for a living?

13) So, the weather recently hey?

14) What school did you go to?

15) Any plans for the weekend?

16) Nice shoes, where’d you get them?

17) Are you religious at all?

18) What do you do for fun?

19) Do you have any siblings?

20) Are you a cat or a dog person?

Questions based on ‘favorites’:

21) Do you have a favorite number?

22) What is your favorite movie and why?

23) What is your favorite type of music?

24) Do you have a favorite type of food?

25) What is your favorite time of year?

26) Where is your favorite place to curl up with a good book and relax?

27) Who is your favorite Power Ranger?

28) Which one of these questions so far has been your favorite to answer?

29) What is your favorite sport?

30) What is your favorite TV show?(If it isn’t Breaking Bad you should reconsider your life choices.)

*Note to self, I’m already struggling with coming up with interesting questions, I was hoping that I would at least make it to 50 without having to put up a fight.

Questions to ask yourself every morning:

31) What am I going to have for breakfast?

32) Wait, did I forget my keys again?

33) What am I going to do today?

34) Can I leave my alarm clock on snooze for another few minutes?

35) Do I have everything I need for today?

36) Are you sure?

37) One coffee or two?

38) What do I need to do to get through the rest of the week?

39) Who do I want to be today?

40) What would Samuel L. Jackson do?

Questions to ask yourself every evening:

41) What was the last thing I did that had any meaning?

42) What is it that I strive for most?

42) What is the purpose of my life?

44) Am I setting realistic goals for myself or am I shooting too high for my abilities?

45) Should I care what people think about me?

46) Where is my life going?

47) What does my presence mean to other people?

48) Am I happy?

49) What could I be doing better right now?

50) Am I really the person I say I am?

Stupid Questions:

51) Is the S or the C silent in the word ‘Scent’?

52) Is anyone actually reading all of this nonsense?

53) Why is it called a building if it’s already built?

54) Who put the alphabet in alphabetical order?

55) Aren’t bathtubs just basically reverse boats?

56) What would happen if Pinocchio said,” My nose will now grow.”?

57) If you’re waiting for the waiter at a restaurant aren’t you technically the waiter?

58) If there was a word misspelled in the dictionary, how would we know?

59) Do you think that sand is called sand because it is between the sea and the land?

60) If you crash your car on purpose, is it still an accident?

Questions I wish I could answer:

61) How do you do taxes?

62) How do you write a CV?

63) How do you vote?

64) How do you give a good apology?

65) How do people manage time efficiently?

66) What is the best way to deal with grief?

67) How can you respectfully question an authority figure?

68) How does the internet work?

69) How do you reach out to help someone in need?

70) How do you network professionally?

Questions for the universe:

71) What makes us human?

72) Are we alone?

73) How did life begin?

74) How will life end?

75) What is the universe made out of?

76) Is time travel ever going to be possible?

77) Why do we dream?

78) What is consciousness?

79) Why does time exist?

80) What makes the future so unknowable?

Food based questions:

81) What is your favorite type of flavor? (Sweet, spicy, sour etc.)

82) Do you have any food allergies?

83) Are you a vegetarian/ vegan? Why?

84) Do you have a go-to fast food chain?

85) On a scale from one to ten, how high would you rate garlic bread?

86) How often do you cook

87) Tacos or burritos?

88) Can you eat the same thing over and over again without getting bored of it?

89) What would you normally choose, a chicken burger, a beef burger or a veggie burger?

90) Do you like Mexican food?

The final 10 questions:

91) How have you made it this far?

92) Seriously, why are you still reading this?

93) Do you think that this was as hard to read as it was to write?

94) Would you ever re-read this list?

95) Would you ever use any of these questions as conversation starters?

96) Do you feel any bit more creative after reading all of these?

97) Did you enjoy it at all?

98) Did you realize that there were two number 42 questions?

99) Did you know, the blue whale, weighing in at 170 tons, is way bigger than any dinosaur ever was and probably the largest known animal to have ever existed?

100) Do you have any questions?