#unfortunately that's my medic and if nothing else i was taught to buy/bring food for my partners especially if they're a medic

[nobodybetterlookatme]

My mom told me the other day that it was gonna seem like I was trying to date my friend if I payed for her ticket to a show, so maybe you should try and pay for his food and that’ll indicate your intentions lol 😅

LMAO fuck maybe I could try that 😂

[queerchoicesblog]

The Gift (ACOR, Lena x MC)

More Lena x ACOR MC cuteness, lovelies! This fanfic was requested by my dear, absolutely adorable friend @brightpinkpeppercorn and it’s inspired to one of the February prompts by @endlessly-searching-for-you !

One of the main reasons why I think Lena should be a LI for MC is that she seems a wise and strong woman who can make our untamed Gaul a better person. In this fanfic, Lucilla (MC) will acknowledge this truth and show her gratitude to Lena offering her a pretty special gift. Special guest & wingwoman: Locusta (warning: I’m no physician not to mention expert of Gallic medicine so don’t quote me on her medical advice xD) ❤️

Prompt: “You make me a better person." 

Word Count: 2465

Perma tag: @brightpinkpeppercorn @psychopathdreamer21 @abunchofbadchoices @bbaba-yagaa @silverhawkenzie @begging-for-kamilah @melodyofgraves @bhavf

Tags: @jellymonster @gayestchoices @3pawandme @korrasamixlover 

(Previous episodes of the Lena series: Your Odyssey, Beautiful Curse,  News From The Ludus & Down In The Dungeon) 

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Lena woke up a bit earlier than usual that morning. She had commissioned some beauty treatments for the scholae to Locusta and wanted to collect them personally. The Gallic woman told her to stop by her shop early in the morning so that the delivery wouldn't get in the way with Lena's tight schedule for the day. Being a domina of a scholae left her little free time lately: new girls needing training, balancing rivalries among the courtesans, discussing security protocols with the bodyguards...but Lena felt it was the right thing to do now that Rome fate was so uncertain. She had barely left the entrance door of the building that a familiar voice called her name. "Lena, domina, wait for me!" She turned to see Lucilla running up to her. "Lucilla? Up so early? Is everything fine?" "Oh yes, don't worry!" the Gaul said, catching her breath "Where are you headed? If it's no secret obviously! I didn't mean to overstep!" Lena gave a curious look. "I'm going to Locusta's shop. I asked her to prepare some beauty treatments for the scholae" Before she could add anything else, Lucilla flashed her a smile. "Excellent! I need to stop by her shop too! Mind if I join you?" Lena was taken aback but didn't show it. "Be my guest. Let's go" As they were walking side by side, she spoke again. "So, are you and Locusta friends? She's from Gaul too, right?" Lucilla beamed. "Yes she is! Not from my tribe but she was a protege of my mother back there. We've known each other for a long time, she came to our village pretty often. Mom and Dad invited her over so many times...I remember that Mom once told me that when I was a child I kept calling her 'auntie': to me she was simply auntie Locusta" "That's certainly a sweet memory to cherish. Do you still call her like that?" Lucilla smiled sheepishly. "Maybe, sometimes..." Lena laughed softly at her embarrassment. "No need to blush, wildflower! I bet Locusta love hearing you call her auntie"

"I hope so! Well, especially now that she lost her family...the Roman killed them when her village was put under siege" Sorrow and anger waltzed in the Gallic girl’s eyes. "I'm sure she loves you and considers you and your family her own family" Lena said sympathetically, squeezing Lucilla's shoulder. "Yeah, that's what she said when I first met her here in Rome..." then she abruptly changed the topic "oh I asked her to prepare some healing unguent for Cirta. He has this big scratch on his chest, I don't even know how he managed to get it but all my remedies didn't work so, you know, better ask a professional" "I hope your little monkey didn't get himself into trouble. He's definitely cheeky" "Oh indeed!" Lucilla laughed "but he's a good boy, I'm sure you'll see it too one day" "I'd be more inclined to think so if he didn't raid my food stockings. He's a little thief!" "Oh that reminds me! When I leave Locusta, I'll go to the market to buy some treats for him so he won't commit more grape theft" "Hopefully, you mean" Lena rolled her eyes "oh here's the shop!". Locusta shop was already in full swing despite the early time. "Good morning, good Locusta!" Lena greeted the physician, walking to her counter. Lucilla greeted her too but in their Gallic language. Her domina didn't know a word of it, but could have sworn that the last sweet, softened sound she heard was "auntie". "Oh my fair ladies are here! Please make yourself at home!" the Gaul said, clearing the counter. "How are you doing, Locusta? Your fame precedes you and I'm sure you have your good fair of work today: I hope we didn't bother you with our deliveries" Lena said in her courtly manner. Locusta raised her bright eyes on her then turned to Lucilla, smiling. "Honey, you weren't joking when you said that your domina is the portrait of kindness!" - then addressing the black woman she added-  "Of course you didn't, sweet Lena. And whoever treats this girl well is most welcome in my shop. You know, she's kind of a daughter to me" Lena nodded politely. "Yes, Lucilla told me. I wasn't expecting to hear that she talked about me though. I'm not sure how to take this" Lena teased Lucilla. The Gallic girl's cheeks turned rosy and Locusta gave her a conspiratorial look before answering the domina. "Oh good things only, trust me. Good things only...but enough chit-chat!" She announced, changing the topic before Lucilla would be as red as her domina's crimson tunic "where did I put your boxes?" She lowered to reach behind her counter. "Oh here they are!" she cheered briefly after, landing a pile of items in front of the two women. "Here's your beauty unguents, sweet lady. Just apply it on your damp skin after a bath and massage it: your skin will be smooth as silk in no time. Honey's magic, trust good old Locusta! I also added some crayons and the perfumes you requested: citrus fruit and spices. Let me tell you that it was an excellent choice; Lucilla can tell you that I don't compliment just everyone but you have great taste, domina" Lena thanked her and bowed her head politely. "You're a very refined lady. I bet most of the girls at the scholae can't hold a candle to you...am I right, honey?" she added, winking to Lucilla who turned another shade of red. Lena laughed. "Good Locusta, you're too kind to me. I'm touched, truly, but I need these and more right now! Maybe when I was younger..." "Oh you sell yourself cheap, domina! I'm sure my friend here disagrees..." "Yes, I mean-" Lucilla hurriedly said before seeing the eyes of the two women staring at her "I mean... Locusta is right, you...you sell yourself cheap, domina" She immediately lowered her eyes. "Oh Lucilla, you're such a flatterer! But I know the harsh truth...it's kind of you to say so though" Lena commented then she turned to the physician "How much do I owe you for these, dear Locusta?" Locusta shrugged. "Later, later, sweet lady! Now I need to give this girl what she wants. Lucilla, here's the healing unguent for your cheeky furry demon" Locusta groaned " you need to apply it on the scratched area and let it absorbs fully. Any chances your "little boy" won't try and lick it out?" She raised an eyebrow to the girl, who, in full response, bit her lip apologetically. "Thought so. Well, since this is toxic for him, I suggest putting a bandage on it so that he won't be...tempted. Apply it for 3-4 days then check. If the scratch doesn't heal, I guess I should visit the monkey. But I'm sure this will work" "Thank you so much, auntie! I'm sure it will work its magic and Cirta will be good! Mind if I bring him here to thank you personally afterward?" Lucilla teased. "Please don't! And now...here's your special request, dear girl." The Gallic physician placed a small bag on the counter. Lena looked at it with curiosity. "You didn't mention it on our way here...oh but look at me! Apologies Lucilla, I didn't mean to overstep or make you uncomfortable" "No, no, it's fine Lena! As a matter of fact..." the younger woman said throwing a pleading glance to the physician. "Oh right, I've got some urgent work to do...down in the basement. I'll be back in a while. Maybe more than a while...hm, I'll see you later, ladies" Lena gave the two Gauls a quizzical look. "Sure, Locusta...we'll be waiting here" Then she turned to Lucilla. The Gallic girl was fidgeting with her hands as if she was trying to find the right words. Lena turned to her. "Lucilla, is something wrong? Should I worry?" "No no, Lena...I mean domina. I...I'm just not sure I showed you how grateful I am for what you've done for me since we first met. I was lost and covered with dirt and blood and you gave me an opportunity I could never thank you enough for. You let me live, I owe you-" Lena stopped her. "There's no need for that, Lucilla. You already thanked me for saving your life even if I didn't technically save you. Let’s say I just...helped you out of an unfortunate situation: women should help each other in hard times, right? I know you would have done the same if you were in my place. You may be more untamed than I wish for your own safety, but your heart is in the right place, sweet Princess" A hint of a smile appeared on her face. "And seeing what a beautiful, educated and gracious woman you've become...well it warms my heart" The girl looked back to her. "But that's the point. You did save my life but you also...you make me a better person, Lena. It took me time to realize it but it's crystal clear to me now. I was a princess back in my homeland but I knew nothing about the world if you wish. You taught me how to speak properly, how to sing, how to dress and oh Gods, even how to play the cithara! We have those instruments in Gaul too, well pretty similar ones but only bards play them. And I wanted so badly to learn how to make music! You taught me Greek, such a melodious language, it's like a siren song you never get tired of hearing! But most importantly you showed me how to take care of myself and always be proud of who I am no matter what the Roman say. I feel safe around you and you keep me and the girls safe, every single day. You taught me to think before acting and the Gods only know how impulsive I can be! You make me look at things differently, with a new pair of eyes and I think this is the greatest gift you can give someone. I will always be grateful for that. My mother would say that Tsirona sent you on my path to protect me" Lena's cheeks turned imperceptibly rosy as she said: "I'm sure your mother is a wise woman and I wouldn't dare contradict her. But I didn't do much, Lucilla. You had it all in you: the pride, the beauty, the grace that so many girls lack here..." Lucilla smiled briefly at the compliment before handing the small bag to Lena, blushing slightly. "What's that?" Lena asked taken aback. "It's a gift. Please accept it" the Gaul bowed her head as Lena took it from her hands. When she unfolded it, a gem shone in her palm. "It's a Gallic trinket" the girl explained "I asked Locusta to craft one for you. Among my people, we use...or should I say used...to give amber trinkets to the wisest and most generous members of the tribe. Those who set the example for the others, you know. Wearing amber is considered a great honor: we say that those people shine bright like stars and thanks to the light they make the Gods will always smile upon them and will be ready to rescue them whenever they find themselves in trouble. I just thought that you deserve one too" Lena was speechless and gaped in full response. Then she spoke: "Oh my...Lucilla, this is such a precious gift, I'm not sure I can-" Lucilla reached and took the older woman's hand into hers. "Please, Lena. You deserve this" she said, giving her a pleading look. Lena looked into her green eyes, green as the forest of her beloved and lost Gaul. She could easily lose herself into them. "I...thank you, Lucilla. I will wear it with great pride. Will you.." she gestured the girl to help her tie the trinket. Lucilla beamed and carefully took the trinket in her hands and shifted behind her domina. Lena bit her lip to refrain herself from sighing as she felt the warmth of the girl's body so close to her and her breath on her neck. Her fingertips involuntarily stroking her skin. When she was done, the Gallic girl gently turned Lena towards a mirror sitting on Locusta's counter. "There, look!" The amber gem gleamed brightly in the morning sun, drawing a small dot of light on Lena's neck. "It's beautiful, Lucilla" she whispered in awe. "You wear it so gracefully, domina" Then, to Lena's surprise, the girl let her head rest on her shoulder cautiously wrapping her arms around her waist. The domina looked at the two of them in the mirror: two women, two troubled souls in troubled times holding each other. The sudden tenderness of the gesture made Lena smile softly to her reflection as she gently placed her hands on the girl's upper arms. She cherished the moment in silence, taking in the feeling of their bodies flushed together, the sweet perfume emanating from the Gallic girl's body and the pounding of her heart. It was the first time that she saw the Gaul so vulnerable, she thought as the young woman cuddled up closer to her. She used to see her fierce attitude, her unreadable silences, the stone visage and the charming yet practiced smiles she put on at the scholae or on a job, but this shy, flustered girl was new to her. "You know, wildflower, this is the most beautiful gift I've ever received" she whispered softly in the Gaul's hair after a while. She felt the girl smiling on her shoulder. "I'm pretty sure this is not true, Lena. You said you had tons of wealthy admirers: no doubt they offered you better gifts than a trinket!" "Oh they gave me very expensive gifts back then but nothing they bought me compares to this" "How come?" "Because this is so thoughtful, Lucilla! And we all value things differently, I guess: to me, an amber trinket from a Gallic girl is worth ten thousand golden jewels or silk dresses" Lucilla smiled again and started reciting some lines, never breaking the embrace:    "Some say an army of horsemen,             some of footsoldiers, some of ships,             is the fairest thing on the black earth,             but I say it is what one loves.       I would much prefer to see the lovely             way she walks and the radiant glance of her face             than the war-chariots of the Lydians or            their footsoldiers in arms" Lena chuckled tenderly. "Are you quoting Sappho, sweet Princess?" Lucilla raised her head to meet the woman's gaze. Her green eyes gleamed like gems when she said adoringly, her face barely inches from Lena: "You taught me that too".

[trip-downtheriverstyx]

BDRPWRIMO: A mock application- disclaimer that I did this as an exercise for my OC story aha but it’s still connected enough to Swynlake so!! 

OPAL ACHERON;; 

ABOUT THE CHARACTER; NAME: Opal FACE CLAIM: Mackenzie Foy PRONOUNS: She/her AGE: 18! SEXUALITY: Straight-ish. True Generation Z Straight, aka she mostly likes boys but won’t rule out ever liking a girl lmao sexuality is fluid JOB/SCHOOL: Pride U—Theatre! Scriptwriting at this moment. RESIDENCE: Belle’s house! WHY YOU’RE APPLYING FOR THIS CHARACTER (5 SENTENCES MINIMUM):

I’m just gonna use this space to talk about why I love Opal. She’s such a bright, upbeat, artistic character who has lots of dimensions to her. She’s driven first and foremost by an intense love and delight for life—for making each day unique and figuring out how to express herself or “make her mark.” She’s had a happy childhood with parents who love each other and are very passionate themselves, and that passion rubbed off on her and onto everything she touches and does. Because she was taught early on to never give up and to tackle problems head on (very Hades and Belle truly), she isn’t a pessimist or a cynic. She wants to find solutions to her problems. She wants to succeed and triumph. And so when her illness strikes, it never really occurs to her to be depressed about it. I mean, sure, that’s part denial right there but it also speaks to the iron of her will. She’s resilient and why wouldn’t she be? She grew up in Swynlake.

WHAT DO YOU THINK YOUR CHARACTER CAN ADD TO SWYNLAKE (5 sentences minimum): She is the kind of girl to get into trouble and bring people along with her! She hears about something mysterious in the forest? Absolutely she wants to check that out. Student body elections? You betcha Opal wants to run. She’s more of a ‘leader’ than a follower, though at the same time, I think she operates in this middle space between “mom friend” and like, I dunno, cool aunt friend—like, part of Opal getting into trouble will be on behalf of some of her closest friends sometimes. (If you’re thinking to yourself, is Opal a Gryffindor??? I don’t know. I’m between Raven v Gryff v a very friendly Slytherin because I think she gets attached to persons over groups but I’ll let u know where she lands lmao.)

LIST THREE GOALS THAT YOU WANT TO ACCOMPLISH WITH  THIS CHARACTER/THAT THIS CHARACTER WANTS TO ACCOMPLISH:

None of these are gonna make sense to you guys here we go— 1. Come to terms with her chronic illness—her ghostliness is sort of a metaphor for this. Opal desperately wants to be normal but she isn’t normal. She needs to accept she has certain limitations…but those limitations don’t have to necessarily LIMIT her “life” experience. 2. Have a YA-worthy romance probably—Opal is definitely too romantic for her own good, while simultaneously being pretty sensible about it and probably a little persnickety. She’s definitely had boyfriends in the past, but does fear true commitment in a way because of how much she values independence and doing things her way. She’s like her mum in that sense ahah. And I’d love for her to really learn how to be in a relationship. 3. Hijinks with her brothers related to “fixing” her condition—which maybe culminates in a visit to the underworld?! Mostly because I need a fucking plot for this thing. But it would be funny if Hades is still Lord of the Underworld and this is like the equivalent of going out to a 21+ strip club or something lmfao.

WHAT IS YOUR CHARACTER’S VIEW ON MAGIC? (3 SENTENCES MINIMUM):

Opal grew up around magic so naturally she loves it. She also depends on magic to make her life livable. While magic is vilified by others, magic lifts up Opal’s own life—and so she sees lots of good with it and is a true magic advocate. She also realizes she’s in a really unique position (like a lot of white upper-class kids with a chronic illness) in that the nature of her family’s magic means she GETS the care she needs, even if that care is through magic. BIOGRAPHY (300 WORDS MINIMUM, 3RD PERSON):

Opal Acheron is not dead yet. Opal Acheron is a lot of things besides dead (ish.) She is the daughter of Belle Acheron, a very successful Magick Rights Lawyer, and Hades, the ambassador to the Underworld. She’s an artist. She’s an actress. She’s a big sister who takes that job very seriously, even when her twin brothers annoy her. She’s a wicked horse rider and she also plays a mean game of chess, taught by the Lord of the Dead himself. And when she was just 12 years old, she scripted her first petition with the help of her mother, advocating for an Undead Appreciation Day. She is a Swynlake Native and it’s in her very blood. She wouldn’t want to live anywhere else. And yes. She’s just a touch dead. Soon after Opal’s eighteenth birthday, she developed a very inconvenient heart tumor that would certainly lead to her untimely end. But her father intervened before her soul could pass through the veil. He bargained with the Fates—Opal would live frozen in time, a ghost during the day, and a girl at night, for as long as she wanted…or at least, until the Acherons found some kind of solution, magic or medical, that might give Opal more time. Now, Opal has to learn a different way of living, a life between things, and just in time for her first semester of university. But Opal considers herself a very optimistic girl, even if she’s a ghost one. She’s determined not to let her condition get in the way of her dreams. Why should she— Opal Acheron is not dead yet.

ROLEPLAYING SAMPLE (500 WORDS MINIMUM, 3RD PERSON): 

Opal sees a cute boy.

He sits in the back of Hatter’s café, trousers the colour of mustard and rolled up so she can see his ankles. She likes his ankles best of all, or at least, she likes them best from where she stands next to her brother who is waiting for his peppermint mocha. She wants to get closer to decide about those ankles. And whether or not those glasses he wears—the thick, clear plastic kind—are real or just a fashion statement, and what she thinks about that, too. Either way, she knows he is cute enough to ask.

Unfortunately, she’s a ghost, which makes these things slightly more complicated.

If she were still alive, Opal would not hesitate to go over and introduce herself. If she were alive, she’d already have made eye contact with him across the room-- like in her favorite classic movies, with women in splendid pin-up skirts and perfect curls, who flirted over the tops of books, speaking whole poems with a flutter of their eyelashes. If she were alive, maybe she’d even entice the skinny-ankled stranger to buy her a coffee too. But because she is not alive, she should turn away and mind her business-- her flirting days behind her now.

But that sounds terrible. So instead, she informs her brother, who is a medium: “Bell, I see a cute boy.”

Bellamy is reading and not paying attention to cute boys. He doesn’t look up from Frank Herbert’s Dune, only turns a page and says, “Good for you.”

She presses her lips together. “Bell, you’re not even looking. I need you to go over and talk to him for me.”

“No thank you.”

“That wasn’t a request.”

 “Ah, well, then you should say please.”

 “I said it wasn’t a request.” Opal stares owlishly at her brother, who has officially started ignoring her, as though she is little more than a gnat buzzing around his ear. Well, she can buzz much louder if she really wants to. Opal has no qualms about being an annoying older sister. In her opinion, being annoying is in the job description of an Older Sister, and especially an Older Sister Who Is Also A Ghost.

And so she reaches out with those ghosty hands of hers and levitates Dune right out of Bell’s hands. A few eyes in the queue slide their way and follow the book as it floats above her brother’s head. Bell stares at his hands still, like nothing happened.

“This is rude,” states Bell with his eyes on his empty hands.

She wiggles the book in the air, pages fluttering. “Please,” she says.

He finally looks up and regards her with a blank face. “You’re so immature.”

“I’m a ghost—emotionally stunted by nature,” says Opal. “Now, please, talk to Cute Boy for me.”

PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING ABOUT THE CHARACTER (MINIMUM OF THREE WITH 2-3 SENTENCE EXPLANATIONS): FAVORITE (OR LEAST FAVORITE)… COLOR(S): “It’s not fair to the other colors to have a favorite.” WEATHER: She loves thunderstorms. They’re so dramatic and she likes to pretend to be scared or like it’s gonna blow the house down. MUSIC: Musicals of course! Lots of classics and old jazz singers. She does like pop music too but only a tune here and there. MOVIE(S): oh OLDIES again! Musicals! Black and white classics! Got really into silent films at one point. She also loves old historical dramas and she wants to start in an Austen revival. Loves Shakespeare theatre. Sexual awakening when she saw DiCaprio in Romeo + Juliet SCENT(S): Um…flowers. Understated scents, probably doesn’t wear perfume unless for special occasions. BEVERAGE: is she an ice coffee bitch—Yes also flavored lattes and herbal teas. FOOD(S): vegetarian :3 She really loves coconut in things. Her favorite meal is probably like a vegetarian coconut curry or something—kinda sweet n spicy at the same time. She loves Indian food for that kinda reason too. Oh and vegetarian sushi like with avocado and mango and stuff. ANIMAL(S): Horses! Belle would have Opal start riding as soon as she can walk (despite Hades probably being overprotective.) Opal would be a true blue horse girl. She’d read all the horse books and goes to feed Philippe with her mum and probably wants her very own horse too! Horses are the best! 100 percent horses! Also, the humble caterpillar. OR 3 HEADCANONS (3 sentence mimimum): -Opal has one of those weird girly phobias about cutting her hair. She only ever trims it and she loves it as long as it can go. She also taught herself how to do extravagant braids and updos—definitely self-taught when it comes to that and also make-up, all through Youtube tutorials, since Belle isn’t exactly savvy herself. (I bet she’s done Belle’s hair tho isn’t that cute.) - Despite absolutely loving to dress up, her day to day look is pretty practical. She likes boots because they can be cute but she can still go trudging through Enchantra and they don’t get too uncomfortable.

[weekendwarriorblog]

30 Minute Experiment: Germs #30ME

Okay, let’s do this. That topic might be a bit misleading, because you might be expecting a lecture about washing your hands, wearing a mask or staying home, because it is a very topical... erm... topic to talk about in the current world environment. Honestly, I think if you’re reading anything I write, you must be at least somewhat intelligent and also already complying with all the recommendations from the CDC, Dr. Fauchi et al. (And if you’re reading this in hopes that it’s about the classic L.A. punk band, I apologize in advance.)

But even with what’s going on in the world and particularly New York state and New York City, I still go out maybe once a day for something, and I’m shocked by how many people I encounter who aren’t wearing masks or gloves and aren’t protecting both themselves and others.

I should quickly add for those who don’t realize this and might be reading something I wrote for the first time ever -- I’ve only been doing this for 25 years!!! -- I am not a doctor. I don’t have a medical degree nor have I ever spent a single iota of a millisecond in any sort of medical school, and I’m not a scientist. What I am is someone who spent a good two and a half years plus trying to live with an immuno-compromised system and doing some of the WORST POSSIBLE THINGS you can do under those conditions.  

Granted, I didn’t realize I had leukemia when I took a trip to Las Vegas and probably attended more concerts than anyone under my condition should have, but I definitely learned my lesson about not having insurance or having a regular doctor that I would see often. I’m not really the smartest person when it comes to medical stuff and even taking care of myself properly in that regard.

I only preface this #30ME with those qualifiers because I see what’s going on right now and wonder why we haven’t been doing some of these things for a lot longer than the last month. This kind of ties to the earlier piece i wrote about “FEAR” (and I did want to lighten things up after talking about “MARRIAGE” yesterday... shudder), but it’s amazing to me that it took some thing as dangerous and deadly as COVID-19 for people to start taking their personal health and cleanliness seriously. 

Sure, there have been people with OCD who have been practicing these things for most of their lives but to me, it always seemed obvious that if you’re riding on the New York City MTA and touching anything, particularly those poles or rails you hold onto, that you make sure to wash your hands before putting them anywhere near any food or anything you might put in your mouth. (I will resist the temptation to making a dirty joke here, because I expect some kids may be reading... and by “kids” I mean anyone under 40. I’m that old.)

But it really was pretty shocking to see how quickly things changed from hundreds and thousands of people walking around and being put into very germy situations and places and not making an effort to simply wash their hands. If you think about it, there were a LOT of scary and gross places in NYC even before this pandemic broke out. Places that i have nightmares about like the bathrooms at Penn Station or Grand Central, which unfortunately, I’ve had to see first hand! Yeah, I’m expecting both of those to be shut down.

Anyway, I went out this morning to buy a can opener (long story) and I couldn’t believe how many people I saw either not wearing masks or wearing them incorrectly. I’m not just talking about people who weren’t covering their mouths and nose but people who just had them hanging around their necks as they jabbered away with their friends, probably shooting their spittle particles everywhere!  I’m not too nervous about my own health or safety, and I don’t want this to come across as some racist screed, but a lot of the people I saw doing this were either black or Latino males, which is also the demographic that is being hit the hardest in the city.  

And yet, not knowing any of these people, I wasn’t going to step in or say anything even though I know that most of the men doing this probably had some idea what was going on. I mean, it’s impossible to be in NYC and my area in particular and NOT know what’s going on. There are so many places closed with signs saying why they’re closed, but when I was at the one deli that was still open, a guy walked in with no mask or gloves and literally breathed hard onto both hands (as if to warm them up maybe?) ... and then he went back and did something and then came back and walked out. Maybe he was a vendor or a guy delivering some drinks -- I hear some bottles clinking in the fridge where he went -- I’m not sure but during whatever he was doing, there’s a good likelihood, he was touching or moving around the drinks in the cooler to see what is needed. In doing so, he may have spread his germs over a LOT.

This brings me back to the whole idea of Fear and what is reasonable and unreasonable. There are still so many unknowns specifically about COVID and how it is transferred from person to person. We’ve seen and heard so many differing things about how it spreads and how long it lasts on cardboard and steel, etc. So how long would this gentleman discussed in the above scenario have to be touching things with the ungloved hands he just breathed into to put his germs all over things that others are going to touch? And how long will those germs be sitting there?

I mean, if I were seriously OCD or fearful, these are the things that would keep me up at might, but it’s behavior like that which has resulted in over 770 New Yorkers dying in the past few days. The thing is that COVID is such a deadly virus with no vaccine and people are still asking irresponsibly... and they were doing this with all the other germs that are going around, maybe not any as deadly as COVID but there are still people out there at risk including those immuno compromised or elderly, people who never felt they needed to wear masks or gloves before to go to the corner deli and grab a soda. 

I feel that if we get nothing else out of this pandemic and the damage it’s caused is that germs are EVERYWHERE, and people should generally be conscious about their own personal hygiene and how it might affect others. 

Sure, there are many people out there on the streets of NYC, such as the homeless, who don’t have the ability to get masks or even have enough clothes to use fabric to create them, but this is why there really needs to be government-assigned advocates on the street handing out masks to those not wearing them as well as telling people who might not understand/speak English or spending time on the internet or watching Cuomo’s pressers why it’s important for them to act more responsibly. (This also includes the elderly who may not be taking the necessary precautions to stay safe... there is a REASON so many older people have been dying and that’s mainly since they’re still dealing with younger people who are irresponsible including delivery people.) I hope that constant studies are being done on COVID-19 to see what it’s really half-life is and how we should be acting when Cuomo finally starts releasing the valve that’s remained shut now for two weeks... or is it three? Time really is acting in bizarre ways since I’ve been under quarantine for the last month.

There’s a lot of talks about antibody tests and some way to test hospital and health care workers before they go back to work but there are so many other places where hygiene and cleanliness has to be maintained long after a vaccine for CV19 is discovered and made readily available.

Germs don’t read Twitter or the internet. They’re just doing what they’ve been taught to do by their germ fathers and germ mothers. They just want to stay alive as possible and that requires finding new hosts to plague with the results they cause in the human (and animal!) bodies. 

So again, no lecture, except to remind everyone that what is going on in the world right now is because we’ve all been lax and deliberately ignorant about the existence of germs and how to prevent them from spreading.  Seeing what kind of damage this pandemic has done, I hope we’ll all go out into the world and live our everyday lives as if we have OCD maybe not on the level of a Howie Mandel but pretty close. I don’t know about you, but I can’t wait to be in a crowded movie theater or concert, and knowing that I was able to get through my own immuno-compromised return to NYC in 2014, I think we’ll be able to get through this as a community if we’re all more mindful of simple things like health and hygiene.

And with that... my time is up. See ya tomorrow!

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so i live in southern california 19 years old 3 years car driving experience 0 licensed with a motorcycle valid motorcycle permit 3 accidents on my record 2 including totaling cars... i was wondering if any1 happens ot have close oto the same things and know what i should expect iwth MINIMUM insurance no comp or collision or anything just basic liability.. but i do want max medical payments

Car Insurance?

How much do you think it would be (insurance wise) to put a 04 or 05 Mazda RX8 on my insurance? Cause its not under sports car since it has 4 doors. And it would be under my moms name.

Can i find out someones car insurance company?

a lady hit my car back in march of this year. she agreed to pay for the damage but then moved out and skipped town. well the police finaly found her but the problem is i dont know her insurance company. i have her full name, and her vehicle vin number. i dont want to claim it on my insurance so my rates go up, thats nuts. so i need to find her insurance company so i can file it with hers! anyway i can do this?""

How much is auto insurance for a simple car?PLEASE HELP?

a 2000 honda prelude,basic need to school,work,home,and full cover?if you know please givr me a estimate amount,thanks ps im 16

What is the cost of insurance for a bugatti?

What is the cost of insurance for a bugatti?

Where can I get some really good short-term health insurance?

My employer cut me off, because I didn't accumulate enough credit hours last year (their fault--those jerks)!""

Average rate for motorcycle insurance?

I am looking to buy my first motorcycle but before I do I need to figure out how much insurance will cost but to be honest I don't know much about motorcycle insurance. I was hoping if someone can tell me what the best deals will be. The bike will be a Suzuki SV650 if that helps and I am 22 year old college student. I know that it will be higher if I haven't payed the bike completely off yet and I am planning on taking a safety course so I think that will lower it, still... can anyone help me figure this out?""

How can I get a fair replacement cost by the auto insurance company when my car is totoaled?

my car is being paid off by the other person's insurance company, not mine.""

What ammount of miles should I drive yearly to get a minimum insurance rate?

I think if you drive less than a certain ammount of miles, you get cheaper insurance. What ammount is ideal? Plus, how are an insurance company meant to know if you drive to School ...show more""

How much would my insurance rate differ?

I am 16. I currently drive a 1996 Subaru Impreza. How big would the change be if I switched to being insured on a 2000 VW Passat? Is that even how insurance works? Or am I insured on all vehicles in the household.

What type of bike have the cheapest insurance?

Obviously a Harleys insurance is going to be huge, but what would be cheaper a 125cc supermoto, a 125cc naked bike or a 125cc sports bike? Also what make of bike would be cheapest like yamaha or Suzuki, but none of the Chinese crap""

""What is... THE, CHEAPEST, CAR INSURANCE... IN... THE... UK?""

i mean what is legaly the cheapest you can possably pay... im looking for real cheap scraping by scum insurers that wont cover F all... the cheapest... THE... CHEAPEST... i dont wanna hear you mention popular names!!... i wanna hear hidden hated piece of S**t insurers... understand... REALLY cheap... none of this.... 4000 stuff... robbin sc*m... im looking for, eh-hem... CHEAP...""

No claim bonus on previous car insurance?

HI I WOULD BE GRATEFUL IF YOU COULD ANSWER ABOUT CAR INSURANCE CLAIM BONUS DID 2 YEARS INSURE WITH FIRST CENTRAL INSURANCE FROM DECEMBER 2010 TO DECEMBER 2012 THEN STOP DRIVING AND NOT DRIVE FOR 13 MONTHS DO I STILL HAVE CLAIM BONUS I WAS TOLD YES IT EXPIRE AFTER 2 YEARS IS THIS TRUE? I TRY CONTACT MY PREVIOUS INSURANCE ABOUT THIS BUT NO REPLY YET THANK YOU

""If Obamacare is cheaper, more affordable, and saves $2,500 per year, why does Obama need to allow 500,000?""

... or more people who were buying more expensive and worse insurance (and thus should be able to afford to buy the cheaper, more affordable and better coverage which saves them $2,500 per year) and how those terrible policies canceled.... why does Obama need to allow them to buy terrible coverage which focuses on catastrophic coverage instead of his far better and far cheaper plans?""

When is the best time to talk to an insurance adjuster?

Someone hit my car and admitted fault while I was looking for a parking spot. The damage to my car was $1500. My gf was injured and goes to the chiropractor 3 times a week. The first day to the chiroprator cost like 400 dollars, and everyday after for treatment cost about 125. They want to treatment for atleast 1 month. The doctor told my gf that she was going to miss 2 weeks off work. The adjust wants to talk to us in one week after the accident. Should I contact a lawyer or no? They want to do a settlement. How much should I expect? They are already paying for the car repair, and car rental (6 days) But my insurance is paying for the doctor visits and stuff. I never been in an accident before that was caused by someone, so I'm not really sure how to deal with an adjuster. As soon as possible or wait till all treatments are done?""

Which is the best insurance company for motorcycle insurance?

I have honda aero motorcycle 750 cc.. may i know which is the best company to go with????? Thanks

What are average prices for teen auto insurance in CA?

just averages not a sports car i have good grades too if that helps

""I have a 11 month daughter, and i want to buy affordable health insurance for her.?""

I have a 11 month daughter, and i want to buy affordable health insurance for her.?""

Car Insurance for a New Driver?

hi, I just got my license like 2 days ago and I have a question about car insurance. My dad won't let me drive until I get insurance, but he said I have to wait until I actually get my real dirver's license card in the mail. When I asked the dmv how long it would take for me to recieve it, they said like 4-6 weeks. So I was wondering if the insurance company will allow me to have car insurance coverage with my temporary license, or do I actually have to wait until I get my card license to be able to drive. Because if I'm not allowed to get insurance with my temp paper license, then does that mean I'm not allowed to drive? Because then I won't be covered if I get in a car accident right? So I'm not really sure on how this works. Please Help! Thanks""

Can I put someone on my car insurance?

I own a car. I have insurance on the car. Can I put another person who is going to be driving the car regularly on my policy if they are not co-owner of the vehicle?

Hi i live in florida 16 years old i am going to start driving and need to know?

in average how much will my car insurance cost?

Auto insurance?

i have had my license for a little over 2 years now. My first year pay for auto insurance was 200$ a month (roughly) on my second year pay it was raised to 250$ a month (roughly). i have never gotten into an accident or gotten any tickets (never even been pulled over...). is it normal for auto insurance to be raised by that much, i know for newer drivers its a lot but i figured it would start high then get lower not start low then get higher. i have arbella mutual ins. and driving a toyota corolla ce perfect condition with no problems with it. i live in MA. if that makes a difference""

Insurance Quote From You! State Farm?

What do think state farm will charge for - for a 1984 dodge, 2.2L, cheapest insurance plans?""

Can i drive my car without insurance for the time being in California?

I'm 16 and i just got a new car yesterday. My parent's have already added my name to their insurance, but that was before they bought me a car. Can i legally drive without insurance for the time being?""

Car Insurance in Missouri?

I need help finding car insurance that is affordable. My boyfriend moved out of his house 3 months ago and his dad says that he will give him his car back if he gets insurance on it. He is 17 and cant afford $400 worth of insurance each month. [works at Mcdonalds] Does anyone know of any cheap insurance?

What kind of insurance as i have medicare?

i was wonderin what kind of insurance as i have medicare

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