#the bitterness is fresh

[mettywiththenotes]

I can't believe The OA never got a S3 cuz could you imagine what it would have been like with Hap, OA and Steve all together going to the hospital?? The tension?? And Hap doesn't know who exactly this guy is and his relationship with OA, he'd likely recognize him from the pool, but other than that he's just some random kid who hopped into the ambulance, said hello, addressed him by his nickname and won't let go of OA's hand

We could have had Steve protecting OA, them trying to reunite with the others, Hap's confusion and trying to piece together a plan while the two become a thorn in his side, maybe Steve and Hap fighting? OA too (she definitely deserves to throw a punch or slap at Hap)? And that would probably just be the first couple of episodes alone njdsnfidsjk

So much potential for what could have come and we'll never find out

[bathsebah]

[bonefall]

Me: "Hmmm... I'm not sure if Bright Whisker is looking wolfy enough"

Partner: "It's probably because her muzzle is kind of broad, you should make it more narrow while also making the top of the nose bigger"

Me: (hears the word 'broad' and enters a fugue state, awakening to this when I return to reality)

[nymphoutofwater]

Netflix just had the audacity to recommend Julie and the phantoms to me as “new and hot”. Bestie. It is not new and if it’s so hot then why didn’t you approve a second season??

[sunnyvore]

POKEDDEXY DAY 7: FIRE TYPE — KAIRO (CERULEDGE)

Hard to rival in attack prowess and speed, Kairo is an aspiring athlete with more than one skill under his belt. He spends a lot of time training, learning new moves to help him win in combat, and challenging himself to reach higher levels. It’s his dream to one day be able to travel and participate in an official Pokéathelon tournament.

His battle style consists of quick and heavy strikes that leave his opponents struggling to keep up and counter. Many people marvel at his body, and he doesn’t seem to mind.

[bressynonym]

POV the last thing you see in battle:

bitter vows | sir riley

[betterbooksandthings]

"Recently, a wave of fresh paranormal romance books have hit the shelves. The real question is, which new books should you pick up?

Paranormal romance is a subgenre of romance that follows the HEA/HFN (happily ever after/ happy for now) arc of human, non-human, and/or superhuman characters. The paranormal beings involved could be ghosts, werewolves, vampires, witches, or other supernatural creatures of legend that slot into a paranormal version of our world. If it’s in a high fantasy otherworld or is a monster romance, I am following the judgment of fellow Book Riot writer Jessica Pryde in her paranormal romance recommendation list and disqualifying them from this round-up.

As a longtime fan of the genre, I have plenty of backlist recommendations and a carefully curated list of fresh paranormal romance books. Every book here was published in the last five years, between 2019 and 2024. As a general personal rule, I like my paranormal romance to have believable, well-developed characters and a plot that hooks me in. If either the love interests or plot are paper-thin, my attention swiftly drifts. So, if you are looking for a witch, werewolf, vamp, or otherwise paranormal being falling in love, I’ve decided these are the ones you should read."

[dawnthefluffyduck]

Late sunday doodles

[glass-noodle]

What is Connor's worse scar so far?

Probably his tracker/monitor scar. He’s had several surgical incisions, but merpeople have an extremely fast rate of healing and regeneration (something that Kamski became particularly interested in after he’d caught Connor), so most of those scars have healed already, leaving only faint white lines if anything.

The scar on his temple, however, seems to be strangely persistent. It’s his most painful scar to date, and it’s also a constant reminder of everything that’s been done to him.

[askwhatsforlunch]

Fall From The Tree

Its beautiful golden hues, crisp harvest flavours and seasonal spice make this Fall From The Tree a delightfully Autumnal cocktail indeed! Something to sip in the afternoon whilst watching an old film, reading a good book, or perhaps even while taking a stroll in the garden as the colour of the tipple matches that of the carpet of leaves under the apple, pear and plum trees! Cheers!

Ingredients (serves 1):

8 ice cubes

45 millilitres/1 1/2 fluid ounce (3 tablespoons) good Single Malt Whisky

30 millilitres/1 fluid ounce (2 tablespoons) Maple Apple Juice

15 millilitres/1/2 fluid ounce (1 tablespoon) Cinnamon Syrup 

half a small lemon

two dashes Angostura Bitters

3 thin apple slices, for garnish (optional)

Add ice cubes to a shaker.

Pour Whisky, Maple Apple Juice and Cinnamon Syrup over the ice.

Thoroughly squeeze in the juice of the lemon halve.

Add two dashes Angostura bitters.

Close the shaker tightly, and shake energetically until well-chilled.

Strain into a chilled coupe glass, and garnish with apple slices, if desired.

Enjoy Fall From The Tree immediately.

[ladyofthebookcase]

OHOHOHOHO... yi and goumang swap............. im enjoying this tremendously already mmmyes...... goumang's existing connection with the apemen being deepened vs yi's existing role in oppressing the apemen being leaned into............... the existing resentment between them over yi being the favourite student................. there is SO much juicy meat to their dynamic that i cannot wait to flesh out

[thepratandtheidiot]

halcyon days in the land of the sun, april ‘24

[the-mononoke-facade]

Every time this dude is put in a situation where I think he's about to explode in a rainbow of bitterness and entitlement, he just doesn't, and it's very bizarre

Of course he's also the pov character and I don't know that I'd call him a reliable narrator so he could be omitting the parts where he made himself out to be a dick, but still

[dip-the-pip]

genuinely starting to hate the mom i work for

[rottenbrainstuff]

Ok I’m back! Now you bitches can’t spoil act 3 for me. (No spoilers)

Nyeeeeehhhhhh guys I… imma just say it, I didn’t much care for the ending. Tbh the longer Arcane went on, the more I felt like it was just a collection of really cool scenes put together, without being properly connected with a good solid running plot and themes. I found the ending deeply unsatisfying.

But, I still enjoyed watching it, because it’s the prettiest thing I’ve ever seen. I wonder if the last big sequence was hand-drawn. Since they are very comfortable integrating hand-drawn elements it would not surprise me.

Done now. Feel kinda deflated. Myeh.

[doodleodds]

July random art dump!