#wannabe was in the top ten for a long time too but picky picky day made it fall off the top ten haha

[wickymicky]

other data just cause i love data about my listening habits and shit, according to my lastfm the ten songs that ive listened to the most this year so far are 

Scream - 267

Dazzle Dazzle - 112

Endless Night - 110

Fiesta - 91

Picky Picky - 87

So What - 84

Assa - 83

Sahara - 83

Kick It - 82

Jackpot - 81

only one of those didnt come out this year, and it wasnt in my top ten at all until its 1 year anniversary happened and i listened to it a bunch of times, like over and over and over lol. the numbers of times ive listened to each of these arent that important, lastfm only scrobbles (records?) when i listen on spotify or youtube (i have a chrome extension that links it with youtube) on desktop, not on mobile, and ive listened to a lot of these a lot of times on mobile lol. also i didnt make a lastfm account until like a week before scream came out in mid february, so ‘so what’ should actually be higher since i listened to that a lot in the period juuuust before i made the account. i dont think anything i listened to in january would be in the top ten lol. i guess picky picky would be higher but... yeah. lol. 

i mean look at how fucking far ahead scream is, jesus christ lol... but that’s accurate, i mean, yeah, i’ve listened to this song a lot, to put it mildly. dazzle dazzle has been number 2 basically since it came out but i actually dont listen to it that often these days, that’s why endless night’s about to pass it, and i think it’ll drop further as the year goes on too. i like it, but it’s just not my favorite weki meki song i guess.

anyway yeah idk, its interesting tho

[cubchaengs]

Chaeyoung smiled wide as she watched Sana enter the cafe, bright-eyed as always. She allowed herself a few seconds to simply stare before snapping out of it, waving, and getting back to the order she was currently working.

After she finished with it, she quickly wrote down Sana’s order, knowing it would be the same as always. Trying hard to get through the next couple of orders fast, she started on Sana’s before the girl even got to the counter. 

When she did, she greeted the younger with a wide smile. Chaeyoung couldn’t help but admire how her cheeks plumped up, causing her eyes to turn into crescents with her honey orbs slightly shining through. “Good morning, Chaengie!” 

“Morning, Sana! The usual?” 

“Of course.” The older woman pulled out her wallet. Chaeyoung quickly grabbed the order, already having it prepared for her. 

“One iced matcha latte with almond milk in place of coconut milk and a dash of pineapple juice and a cinnamon scone, warm but not hot.”

“You know me well!” 

“It’s not like it’s what you order every weekday or anything.” 

“Yeah, but how many customers do you get a day? Because from where I’m standing, it looks like a lot.”

“True, but none of them are quite like you.” Sana giggled in response.

“If I didn’t know better, I’d think you’re flirting,” the older said. Chaeyoung bit her tongue, choosing her next words carefully. 

“Maybe you don’t know better, then.” She studied Sana’s expression for any signs of discomfort or distaste.

“Well, if that’s the case,” she grabbed a napkin and reached over to steal a pen out of Chaeyoung’s apron, scribbling numbers on the napkin. “Here.” Sana grabbed her order after putting some cash down. “I have to get going, early meeting. Use the number whenever and put the change in the tip jar. Bye, Chaengie!” 

Chaeyoung was frozen as she watched Sana walk away with a bounce in her step, stiffly waving with her mouth agape. Someone clearing their throat behind her was the only thing to snap her out of it.

“Are you gonna stand there like a statue all day or actually do your job? I hired Chaeyoung, not David.” Chaeyoung turned around quickly, bowing apologetically.

“Sorry, Jeongyeon. I was just a little shocked.” Chaeyoung carefully slipped the napkin into her pocket and got back to what she was doing. It was still early, but she could already tell the day would be long. 

~  ~  ~  ~  ~  ~  ~  ~  ~ 

Working from open until close is always exhausting, but luckily it pays time and a half. Jeongyeon is a lenient boss, despite wanting things done right. Despite this fact, twelve hours in a cafe full of wannabe hipsters and picky, middle-aged women was not how she would choose to spend her day if she had a choice.

As she unlocked the door to her apartment, she already felt ready to collapse, making it to the couch before doing so. She switched on the television and went to the fridge to grab some leftovers for dinner. 

After eating, she was about to shower when she felt something in her pocket. She pulled it out and found the napkin with Sana’s number on it. She fumbled to grab her phone, quickly punching in the numbers. 

She stood in her bathroom for nearly ten minutes, simply pondering what she wanted to send her. Biting her tongue, she typed out a short, bland message, trying not to scare away her longtime crush in a matter of one text.

‘Hey, it’s Chaeyoung!’ 

She sighed and got in the shower, making it a quick one. Once out, she checked her phone, finding no response. Sighing again, she got dressed and went to lay down. The day had been long and hard and she wanted to relax. 

She remembered a site Dahyun had told her about and opened her laptop. She carefully typed in the URL and a bright pink title popped up at the top of the screen: CandyCams. Cheesy, to say the least. The whole layout was pink and a little immature for her taste.

Pushing those thoughts to the back of her mind, she looked through the tabs: “Home; Channels; Videos; Photos; Live Cams; Community”. Chaeyoung couldn’t believe she was doing this. She clicked the ‘Live Cams’ tab and began looking for an interesting thumbnail.

Most of them seemed to have specific aesthetics. She saw some with dark, sexy vibes and others with bright and bubbly ones. She just wanted something normal. At least, that’s what she told herself.

One particular thumbnail caught her eye. The girl’s head wasn’t visible, but her body was, and boy was it perfect. She was slim, but not too much so, and she was clad in a sheer, lavender-colored babydoll lingerie set. 

Debating with herself, she bit her lip before hesitantly clicking on the link. When the cam loaded, the girl was on her bed, cutely sitting on her knees as she assumably read chat. She began speaking, her tone soft yet excitable. It was endearing how she greeted and addressed her viewers, having his sort of innocence to it.

When she listened a little more carefully, the voice became more familiar. Chaeyoung just couldn’t put her finger on it. That was until she heard her greet someone in a particular way. It clicked. Sana.

It couldn’t be her though. She doesn’t seem like the type to do this sort of thing. Then again, Chaeyoung only knew a bit about Sana from their short conversations and her coffee order. Deciding to test the theory, she pulled out her phone, typing out another text.

‘Sorry for texting you so late, I’ll see you tomorrow morning.’ She hit send and listened in carefully. A half a minute later, she heard a notification tone on the other end. Eyes widening, that basically confirmed it.

Panicked, Chaeyoung quickly closed the tab and shut her laptop. She laid down and tried to fall asleep, but her mind was much too preoccupied.

[soul-heart-and-beyond]

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Tagging: Whoever sees this!

Character Select -> Fenton Crackshell Cabrera and Negaduck (1991/Drake Mallard)

layer one : the outside

Name -  Fenton Crackshell-Cabrera | Drake Mallard Eye colour - Amber | Orange-Scarlet Hair style / colour - Beige headfeathers/hair in a medium-large ducktail with a medium sized cowlick bang in front on his right side | Short white headfeathers/hair that make three strands flow forward Height - Medium large | Medium large Clothing style - Commonly wears a cream collared shirt and a lavender tie | Sometimes a crimson turtleneck sweater, sometimes a crimson collared long-sleeved shirt with a black tie, yellow lapel button up suit, black and red detachable cape, and a large red and black fedora. Best physical feature - His face? | That cheeky grin of his, and maybe his eyes too.

layer two : the inside

Fears - Not being good enough to help others in need, unable to prove to others and himself that he can do good, the safety of his friends being threatened, failing, seeing others in pain, performing difficult tasks that might be irreversible. | Showing off his more vulnerable side, acting foolish, seeing his whole perspective on morality be not as concrete as he thinks it is, losing, seeing all of his hard work go to waste, being normalized. Guilty pleasure - F Listening to music as he reads comic books and loafs around in his room at times, spending some time online with others to interact with potential friends, playing superheroics out of armor (it’s really rare), trying to please others (Working on fixing that though.), engage in trying new things, and having an occasional cappuccino at Starducks whenever he can. | Keeping up with his hygiene (at times), corrupting others to serve his purposes, being a team player (Prefers to be leader though), Having some good old fun at times (Dark comedy can’t always be present, as much as he wants to.), and venting out his feelings, but only to himself. Biggest pet peeve - Being unable to do what is ultimately right, when he isn’t sure what is right. | Not being given the respect and praise he demands. Ambitions for the future - To make sure the world’s a great place where everyone can be satisfied. | Cause as much chaos and distraught as he can while he rules over all things. He wants to be the Alpha and the Omega.

layer three : thoughts

First thoughts upon waking up: - ”Here’s to another day of doing some good. Maybe I can come up with something new today!” | “Ah... Today’s another day ta do some dastardly and demented discord. Wonder what fun I’ll get ta have with ta victims?” What you think about most: - Ideas? Wonders? Thoughts? | Pain, suffering, and overall self entitlement. What you think about before bed: - ”I wonder how tomorrow will go. Plenty of things can happen in a short amount of time!” | “Sleepin’ on this really isn’t helpin’ ease the crooks in my neck, or my back. Maybe I oughta steal a better bed tomorrow.”

I wonder if: - “I can make the world a better place, and will that time of peace last after I’m... gone?” | “someone wants ta take a look at my weapons. I’ll give ‘em a good close up.”

What your best quality is: - Selflessness! | Perseverance!

layer four : what’s better ?

Single or group dates - Single | Both To be loved or respected - Loved  (For the pros of course) Beauty or brains - Brains | Beauty (Some sentience is required though) Dogs or cats - Dogs | Cats (But has shown he’s Top Dog too.)

layer five : do you…

Lie - With hesitation if necessary, and only to jest if not important | Full Fledged LIAR (He lies very often, but does keep to his word and speak truth too.) Believe in yourself - Yes! | Who else should one put their faith in? Believe in love - Yes | Eh.... Not really, but it can lead to other virtues... Want someone -  Yes | Mayyyybe?

layer six : ever been …

Been on stage: -  A couple of times, maybe during an acceptance ceremony | Yes, to inform his underlings Done drugs: - Nope, and hopes not to. | To prove that he’s the baddest of the bad? Yes. Changed who you were to fit in: Yes and No | Yes, because he was done being the underdog

layer seven : favorites

Favourite color - Purple and Yellow | Red, Black and Yellow Favourite animal - Rats | Behemoths or Snakes Favourite movie - Sky High | Nightmare On Elm Street Favourite game - Connect Four | Survival

layer eight : age

Day your next birthday will be - July 6th | October 25th How old will you be -  24 | 36 Age you lost your virginity - Hasn’t yet | Like he’d remember at this point? There’s certainly no trace of it left. Does age matter -  Yes, he always asks first before even attempting | It does. Whether he’s a villain that wants to be God or not, he still has some standards and class.

layer nine : in a person

Best personality - Trustworthy and Caring | Loyal and Energetic Best eye colour -  Not Picky | Doesn’t Matter Best hair colour -  Isn’t really looking for that | Not really picky Best thing to do with a partner -  Cuddle, converse and appreciate the time he can share with them | Whatever he pleases, but usually likes to have someone to enjoy some personal time with

layer ten : finish the sentence

“I love - all of my friends and M’ma.” | “I love spreading misery and hurt to everyone. It just pleases me so.” “I feel - like I can do something great! Given enough time to think it out...” | “I feel like nearly everyone else around me is an idiot. Like no one besides me has some common sense!” “I hide - my special belongings from others so they won’t have to learn what I don’t want them to.” | “I hide my less... dishonorable items because I want others ta see me as someone who isn’t the honorable type!” “I miss - Dad... I never really got to know him, but I still do miss him.” | “I miss ta days when heroes weren’t of ta bargain bin variety and had actual conflicting morals. Now we got all o’ these disappointing wannabes runnin’ around.” “I wish - that I could have something go right for a while before it goes wrong.” | “I wish I could pick a good chainsaw ta use...”

[duqstudents4fairtrade]

The Top 10 Metabolism Boosting Foods

As we get older, our metabolism naturally slows down. For some of us that means that it finally will work at an average rate; for others it means that it begins to move at a glacial pace. However, it is not required that you live with this status-quo of your metabolism moving at an elderly pace. You in fact have the power to change your metabolic rate for the better with these ten amazing foods. So take the reins that drive your stomach and bump up your body’s efficiency at burning through metabolism boosting foods. The power rests in your hands, and your waistline.

Samir Becic, 4 times Number 1 Fitness Trainer in the world and HFR’s Top 10 Foods That Will Boost Your Metabolism

Green tea – This awesome drink has been proven to increase fat oxidation while at rest and reduce obesity, both of these help to increase your metabolic rate. Unfortunately you need to be mindful of how much you consume: in a single day you should not consume more than 400 mg of caffeine – the equivalent to two very strong cups of coffee. Good news: one eight-ounce cup of green tea has only 35-70 mg of caffeine. An added bonus to drinking tea is it relaxes your body if you drink it right before you got to bed: it really helps you unwind after a long day. Drink responsibly my friends.

Lentils – This starch is a prime switch for bread or potatoes, because it has enough energy to sustain our muscles without having so much that our body has to store the excess as considerable amounts of fat. Also, one in five women fail to consume the proper amount of iron in a day, which is a recipe for a waistline that isn’t what you dream of. But lentils are a wonderful source of iron, which helps increase your body’s ability to process food and get back to that body you’re proud of.

Chili peppers – Some like it mild, some like it hot, some like it burning like a house fire. Spicy food is known for containing chemicals that put a serious spike in your metabolism. Not only do they raise your metabolic rate, but you also feel fuller faster, preventing you from overeating. Cooking with even just a single tablespoon of green chili can do the trick. Granted the spike in your metabolism is more than likely temporary, if you regularly add spice to your food, the effect will become more pronounced and consistent.

Eggs – Eggs are no longer just an impeccable source of protein. In fact they are quite the metabolic booster and one of the best ones at that. Because they are so protein dense, this will help you build more muscle mass which is great for speeding up your metabolism: the more muscle mass, the faster the metabolism. This is especially helpful if genetics let you down and you don’t naturally have the metabolism of your dreams. Some would call this an eggcellent way to improve your digestive powers, but don’t scramble your brains over that.

Spinach – A major deliverer of iron, magnesium, vitamin C and potassium, spinach is perfect for muscle repair. It also can prevent free-radicals (oxidation crashes and dangerous fluctuations in your body which have the potential to cause cancers) and keep your metabolism at a healthy and consistent level. Because your muscles are repaired, you retain your muscle mass, which keeps that metabolism in a safe and high place. So take a page out of Popeye’s book and gulp down on these leafy greens by themselves or in smoothies, salads and stir fries.

Oatmeal – For the record, by oatmeal we mean rolled oats that have been cooked, not the sugary, spiced up dish pre-packaged powder that many call breakfast. That said, rolled oat are a fantastic soluble fiber source! For those of us who aren’t quite fluent in the nutrition lingo, soluble fiber slows your body’s digestion of starch, which brings more balance to your digestive system and allows things to flow better. So the next time you’re craving some warm, breakfast goodness, grab a pot of water and boil some rolled oats, and top it off with fresh berries for a fun, filling, tasty way to speed up your metabolism.

Black coffee – This common brew allows for a brief spike in your metabolism after drinking it. Okay, with this you HAVE to only sip small amounts of coffee. Consuming too much coffee can be detrimental to your adrenal glands and cancels any effort at improving your metabolism. But at two cups a day, (400 mg of caffeine) it is a great metabolism booster. Though the effects of black coffee aren’t permanent, they can be sustained by drinking on a daily basis.

Almonds – It’s a miracle!!! …. food.  It’s a miracle food! It has been found that almonds are the most nutrient dense nut, provide the most nutrients per serving and the most healthy calories. A serving of almonds may be more calories than you would initially anticipate, but the vast majority of these calories are great for your body unlike the empty calories in so many other snacks. These nuts can lower cholesterol (the bad kind) and keep you fuller for longer periods of time. Therefore, these nuts fill you up and give you what you need, giving your metabolism more time to break down the fats in your body and process through food at a faster rate. Thanks, almonds, you really got our backs!

Strawberries – A great source of anthocyanins (antioxidants of the totally awesome variety) which prevent fat cells from growing while simultaneously causing them to release adiponectin- a chemical that reduces inflammation, blood sugar, and reverses your body’s resistance to insulin. They also reduce your digestive system’s ability to absorb some starches and fats. This berry is easy to work into your diet at any meal, and they are approved by picky eaters worldwide; so next time you have a fruit fix, think back to your humble friend the strawberry. Consider your metabolism boosted.

Broccoli – Broccoli is what you would call a cruciferous vegetable- a vegetable in the mustard family like cauliflower, some cabbages, brussels sprouts. Much like cabbage and cauliflower, this veggie packs a powerful nutrient punch with only a small amount of calories. You feel full after eating it and it increases your body’s ability to burn fat. If you find that the taste of broccoli off-putting, try it in a green smoothie with mangoes, apples, nectarines, and blueberries. You won’t taste the wannabe tree, but you’ll still reap its benefits. Fun fact: the more fiber you eat, the less weight you gain, and guess what? Broccoli is a fantastic fiber source. Munch away my friends, munch away.

Hungry for more? Check out these stellar recipes!

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The Top 10 Metabolism Boosting Foods

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As we get older, our metabolism naturally slows down. For some of us that means that it finally will work at an average rate; for others it means that it begins to move at a glacial pace. However, it is not required that you live with this status-quo of your metabolism moving at an elderly pace. You in fact have the power to change your metabolic rate for the better with these ten amazing foods. So take the reins that drive your stomach and bump up your body’s efficiency at burning through metabolism boosting foods. The power rests in your hands, and your waistline.

Samir Becic, 4 times Number 1 Fitness Trainer in the world and HFR’s Top 10 Foods That Will Boost Your Metabolism

Green tea – This awesome drink has been proven to increase fat oxidation while at rest and reduce obesity, both of these help to increase your metabolic rate. Unfortunately you need to be mindful of how much you consume: in a single day you should not consume more than 400 mg of caffeine – the equivalent to two very strong cups of coffee. Good news: one eight-ounce cup of green tea has only 35-70 mg of caffeine. An added bonus to drinking tea is it relaxes your body if you drink it right before you got to bed: it really helps you unwind after a long day. Drink responsibly my friends.

Lentils – This starch is a prime switch for bread or potatoes, because it has enough energy to sustain our muscles without having so much that our body has to store the excess as considerable amounts of fat. Also, one in five women fail to consume the proper amount of iron in a day, which is a recipe for a waistline that isn’t what you dream of. But lentils are a wonderful source of iron, which helps increase your body’s ability to process food and get back to that body you’re proud of.

Chili peppers – Some like it mild, some like it hot, some like it burning like a house fire. Spicy food is known for containing chemicals that put a serious spike in your metabolism. Not only do they raise your metabolic rate, but you also feel fuller faster, preventing you from overeating. Cooking with even just a single tablespoon of green chili can do the trick. Granted the spike in your metabolism is more than likely temporary, if you regularly add spice to your food, the effect will become more pronounced and consistent.

Eggs – Eggs are no longer just an impeccable source of protein. In fact they are quite the metabolic booster and one of the best ones at that. Because they are so protein dense, this will help you build more muscle mass which is great for speeding up your metabolism: the more muscle mass, the faster the metabolism. This is especially helpful if genetics let you down and you don’t naturally have the metabolism of your dreams. Some would call this an eggcellent way to improve your digestive powers, but don’t scramble your brains over that.

Spinach – A major deliverer of iron, magnesium, vitamin C and potassium, spinach is perfect for muscle repair. It also can prevent free-radicals (oxidation crashes and dangerous fluctuations in your body which have the potential to cause cancers) and keep your metabolism at a healthy and consistent level. Because your muscles are repaired, you retain your muscle mass, which keeps that metabolism in a safe and high place. So take a page out of Popeye’s book and gulp down on these leafy greens by themselves or in smoothies, salads and stir fries.

Oatmeal – For the record, by oatmeal we mean rolled oats that have been cooked, not the sugary, spiced up dish pre-packaged powder that many call breakfast. That said, rolled oat are a fantastic soluble fiber source! For those of us who aren’t quite fluent in the nutrition lingo, soluble fiber slows your body’s digestion of starch, which brings more balance to your digestive system and allows things to flow better. So the next time you’re craving some warm, breakfast goodness, grab a pot of water and boil some rolled oats, and top it off with fresh berries for a fun, filling, tasty way to speed up your metabolism.

Black coffee – This common brew allows for a brief spike in your metabolism after drinking it. Okay, with this you HAVE to only sip small amounts of coffee. Consuming too much coffee can be detrimental to your adrenal glands and cancels any effort at improving your metabolism. But at two cups a day, (400 mg of caffeine) it is a great metabolism booster. Though the effects of black coffee aren’t permanent, they can be sustained by drinking on a daily basis.

Almonds – It’s a miracle!!! …. food.  It’s a miracle food! It has been found that almonds are the most nutrient dense nut, provide the most nutrients per serving and the most healthy calories. A serving of almonds may be more calories than you would initially anticipate, but the vast majority of these calories are great for your body unlike the empty calories in so many other snacks. These nuts can lower cholesterol (the bad kind) and keep you fuller for longer periods of time. Therefore, these nuts fill you up and give you what you need, giving your metabolism more time to break down the fats in your body and process through food at a faster rate. Thanks, almonds, you really got our backs!

Strawberries – A great source of anthocyanins (antioxidants of the totally awesome variety) which prevent fat cells from growing while simultaneously causing them to release adiponectin- a chemical that reduces inflammation, blood sugar, and reverses your body’s resistance to insulin. They also reduce your digestive system’s ability to absorb some starches and fats. This berry is easy to work into your diet at any meal, and they are approved by picky eaters worldwide; so next time you have a fruit fix, think back to your humble friend the strawberry. Consider your metabolism boosted.

Broccoli – Broccoli is what you would call a cruciferous vegetable- a vegetable in the mustard family like cauliflower, some cabbages, brussels sprouts. Much like cabbage and cauliflower, this veggie packs a powerful nutrient punch with only a small amount of calories. You feel full after eating it and it increases your body’s ability to burn fat. If you find that the taste of broccoli off-putting, try it in a green smoothie with mangoes, apples, nectarines, and blueberries. You won’t taste the wannabe tree, but you’ll still reap its benefits. Fun fact: the more fiber you eat, the less weight you gain, and guess what? Broccoli is a fantastic fiber source. Munch away my friends, munch away.

Hungry for more? Check out these stellar recipes!

Even hungrier for more nutrition science? 

Health Fitness Revolution by Samir Becic Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization, to make the world a healthier, fitter place, please donate!

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