#windex drinker

[purplecladmerchant]

Zirk casually drinking poison because he got immune as a high lvl alchemist.

Or zirk becoming immune to posions because he's a high int low wisdom ass who continuously end up drinking poison.

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There was a period when ex-work was obsessed with absinthe. I don't know why. Maybe it was the mystique of the flaming sugar aesthetic and that 'real' absinthe had hallucinogenic properties. It certainly wasn't the actual hallucinogenic properties because the absinthe we had available, Green Fairy and Pernod were not of the hallucinogenic variety.

Because this was the kind of company it was in the era this was in, we were strongly encouraged to participate in this (read: any) drinking activity. I wasn't a big drinker so I already had that hanging over me, but I gave this a hard no. I hate licorice and the only time I like aniseed is when whole star anise is used to flavour stews or curries.

I did sniff the Green Fairy though. My assessment? Licorice-scented Windex.

Yeah, nah. My team spirit (puns) is not that strong.

Okay so since I’m in a mood to actually tell it, does anyone want to hear the story of the most questionable vodka I’ve ever had?

[cyviarvuk]

favorite poison

[lavendersoft]

Until I met you.

3/?

-Street Fighter! Jimin x Reader

Synopsis: While on a date for their 2nd anniversary, Jimin loses Yoongi while being attacked in an alleyway by a robber. Yoongi sacrificed himself for his lover and Jimin could never forgive himself for not being able to do the same. The survivor’s guilt ate away at him over the months and it definitely didn’t help that he saw Yoongi’s face everywhere. In mirrors, dreams, large crowds, on trains, and even when he closed his eyes. Although, Jimin found a way to cope. He began a rigorous training schedule. Boxing, self-defense classes, Tae Kwon Do, he even started street fighting and got caught up with bad people. Anything and everything. His hands would bleed, his muscles would ache, his bones would break. Jimin was offered multiple full scholarships to prestigious martial arts schools for his talent, all of which Jimin turned down. He didn’t want to make a career out of this, he just didn’t want to be haunted by his dead fiancé. The only time Yoongi wouldn’t haunt every moment of Jimin’s life was when he’s training as if Yoongi is saying “I won’t rest, nor will I let you rest until you’re stronger.” Jimin will never lose anyone that he loves again.

Everything felt like a downward spiral,

until he met you.

Warnings: (There’s a lot- and it’s kinda dark, be warned) PTSD, implied schizophrenia (sorta? take that with a grain of salt), PTSD induced delusions/hallucinations, depression, paranoia, night terrors, character death, major angst, unhealthy coping mechanisms, masochism(?), alcoholism, minor gore, mention of drug abuse, mention of blood, mention of sexual assault/ harassment, mention of asylums, profanity, Jimin goes through one hell of a mental breakdown.

Author’s notes: lil fluffy :)

Jimin doesn’t visit Yoongi’s grave.

He hasn’t in a while, at least. He has seen Yoongi far too often since his death, actually. And he decided long ago that visiting graves only bring him grief and sorrow, not solace like most people.

Something was different this morning; off. Yoongi wasn't lurking. He wasn't staring at Jimin in the shadows or murmuring in Jimin’s ear. He’s just... gone.

But that doesn't stop Jimin from drinking his guilt away like he usually does. If he's being honest with himself, Jimin probably wouldn't be able to cope without his daily dose of alcohol.

He could just picture Hoseok and Jin laughing at him if they were here. They were always the big drinkers of the group. Jimin hardly drank and when he did, he’d get drunk faster than the rest. The memory brings Jimin no joy, knowing what came of everyone. In fact, he’d rather not remember.

The useless alarm clock rings beside Jimin’s bed. The machine never gets the chance to actually wake him up since he’s awake before dawn every morning due to the nightmares.

Hm. Maybe I should call Dr. Bang?

As he reaches over to dial his therapist’s number, her name pops up instead.

Y/n: I had a lot of fun last night, minus the weird guy in the alley lol

Jimin wonders how she could dilute such a pig to just a “weird guy” but he decided not to bring it up.

Jimin: me too. 

Send.

What? That’s it? Come on.

Jimin: um so if you ever want to do-

Delete.

Jimin: cool. so do u wanna see a-

Delete.

Flirting is a lot harder than Jimin remembers. He sighs heavily and tosses his phone down, opting to shower away his self-frustration. Right when he starts rinsing and lathering, however, an idea lights up his mind.

Of course.

A few hours later he is standing outside of his old dance studio, the one he’d go frequently with Yoongi on their days off work.

He hasn’t been here in months. Nevertheless, this place hasn't changed a bit. This place was their own little private piece of paradise. It was a cozy, secluded building on the outskirts of the city, but it had the best view at any time of day. Jimin had the best memories here. Memories of his whole friend group coming and visiting him while he danced. Hoseok always had the best advice for him and they’d end up dancing together. 

Jimin stares at the oak door, then glances at the key in his hand. He contemplates if he is even ready to be back in there. But she’s going to be here soon. He’d asked her if she wanted to use his old studio to practice dancing and had given her the address. So, he bites his lip and turns the knob.

The angelic light that flows in from the window is the first thing he notices when he walks in. The room looks so much more spacious than he remembers, probably because he was never in here alone. The huge, wall-length mirror expands further than he remembered. You’d think that he’d still remember every detail of this room, being that he was here close to every day. But he doesn't. These last nine months have hurt more than his heart. I can’t remember worth a damn nowadays.

He closes his eyes and stands in the middle of the room, soaking in the sunlight, breathing in the familiar smell of the walls and floor. This building always had such a distinct smell. You’d probably call him crazy if he said he could just faintly hear the laughter that always filled this place. There was never a bad situation that happened here. It was untainted with the strife and stress of their daily lives. All of their struggles and grievances, they were dropped at the door.

They came here to forget. They came here because it was their haven. A pure haven. 

And now he’s sharing it with you.

Also, he thinks it could use a good dusting. So, he gets to work.

But he’s soon interrupted by one of those endlessly annoying, nagging thoughts that pop into his head as he sprays down the mirror with Windex.

I’m expecting too much. I don’t even know her. She doesn’t even know me. And I’m letting her into my most sacred place. It’s just too fast. It’s gonna scare her. 

He lifts his gaze and stares at himself in the foggy mirror for the first time in ages.

As if I could scare her any more than I have. I’ve practically beat the life out of a man on our first date. 

But she’s still coming. She’s still coming.

He tears his eyes away from the man lingering in front of him to get back to work.

After an hour of dusting, scrubbing, and polishing, the studio looked exactly how he left it the last time. Then, a knock at the door startles him. He’s not used to anyone knocking on the studio door, it was always open to his friends.

He jogs overhastily to let her in.

The moment the door reveals her, her eyes light up in awe.

“Wow! It’s huge!” She blushes when she realizes she hasn't even greeted him yet. 

“Uh, I mean good morning.” She scratches her head awkwardly. 

“Morning.” His reply seems bland compared to all the work he’d just put into cleaning the place up as to not embarrass himself... and possibly impress her. He’d never admit that, though.

“It’s so much bigger than the one I practice in! And it has natural light!” She saunters over the window, pulling open the curtain entirely. She freezes.

“Mine doesn't even have windows! And yours has-”

“Cool, huh?” He chuckles. She really is cute.

“A full view of the city? It’s more than cool, it’s like a dancers dream!”

It was. Once.

“So, do you like.. own it?” She asks the question as if it would offend him in some way.

“Sort of.”

It was Yoongi’s first gift to Jimin, before they’d even started dating. It was by far the greatest gift he’d ever received.

“I co-own it.”

“Ah.” She nods, dropping the subject entirely. “Oh, hey, a radio!”

She’s so enthusiastic about everything. Jimin smirks.

“Yeah. I’m not sure if it still work-” He cut off by a stream of soft music filling the room. He remembers this song well. It’s the last song he’d been listening to that night, before-

“Oh, I love this song.” She looks over her shoulder with a look that almost resembled mischief. “Wanna dance..?”

“Oh... uh.. I don’t know. I’m probably kind of rusty.”

“Please?” Oh, this could get dangerous. It’s really hard to say no to her.

“Okay, but don't laugh.”

“Promise.” She holds out her pinky finger, waiting for him to lock his with her own. He does so, gladly.

Take my hand.

She places her hand in his. He wraps his hand lightly around her waist.

Take my whole life, too.

They fumble a bit, awkwardly stepping on each other’s toes as if they weren't both trained professionals.

For I can't help falling in love with you.

She finds her balance, he finds his rhythm.

Like a river flows, surely to the sea. Darling, so it goes-

They glide over the dance floor like water.

Some things are meant to be.

The chorus repeats once more. He looks into her eyes now, instead of at his feet. She has a smile on her face that says she hasn't a care in the world at the moment.

I can't help falling in love with you...

The music fades and Jimin curses the song for starting in the middle instead of the beginning. He wants longer with her.

The next song starts and it’s a more upbeat one. One he made a choreography to. He’s almost tempted to show her before-

She already dancing. The exact same dance he created. He stands in shock. Every move, every step, everything is smooth and right on beat.  But how did she know?

He struggles to find the words to ask. Instead, he slowly starts to dance along with her. The look of confusion that crosses her face when she glances in the mirror and spots him following along with her perfectly is priceless. She falters for just a brief seconds before turning around and facing him, still hitting each beat. 

He smirks at her when the song finishes, she at a loss for words.

“How did you..? Where did you learn that?”

“Learn? I didn't learn it. I created it.” A stark silence enters the room.

“I’m sorry, what?” She’s obviously having a hard time processing.

“I made it.”

“But.. my dance teacher said it was made by some prodigy, like, years ago.”

He holds up his index finger, gesturing to himself. “That’d be me.”

“Stop playing with me. There’s no way... I mean-”

And so the afternoon went on. They discussed their dreams, their hopes, where they came from, favorite places to visit. 

Somewhere in between talking about her family home, she offered to order take out. He obliged and paid before she could oppose it. He felt terrible that they didn't have a proper place to eat- not even chairs. He’d pulled out an old blanket from the storage closet and made a makeshift picnic. He’d hoped to God that she didn't notice the faint musty odor from being in storage for so long. If she did, she didn't say anything.

 When they continued to talk, they even found out that they attended the same dance school when they were both beginners, not at the same time though. He has started dance much sooner in life than she.

He was called a prodigy, or so everyone told him. He was meant to be something. Something bigger than what he turned into.

“Hey. Wanna see something cool?” He asks when he notices the light in the room beginning to turn a deep gold, indicating the sun was setting. The really talked all day, huh?

“Always.”

He takes her hand and leads her into the hallway, all the way to end. They reach a door and he reaches up the top of the door frame to search for the key. After successfully unlocking it, the door opened to reveal an old, and he will admit, slightly sketching looking staircase. To his surprise, she enters without fear. She barely even waits for him.

Once they reach the top he opens the door and then stands out of her way, not wanting to block to the view. And he also wanted to make sure he could see her reaction.

There’s a silence that falls between them as she takes in the view of the city. Jimin inwardly praises himself for knowing all the best times of day to come to the roof, 6:22 pm sharp is one of those times. The world around them glows with golden, orange, and red light. The sun looks as if it’s searing the city, completely ablaze.

“Wow.” She takes in the sight of the tall shadows belonging to the buildings and trees as they grow even longer. 

Wise men say only fools rush in.

[breakinghabitschoosinghappi-blog]

A life worth living: Choosing happiness & beating the odds

Have you ever heard of an ACE score? Well, ACE stands for Adverse Childhood Experience. It gives you a score based on childhood trauma. According to the CDC, childhood experiences can have a tremendous impact. 

Adverse Childhood Experiences have been linked to

risky health behaviors,

chronic health conditions,

low life potential, and

early death.

(Source: https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/acestudy/about_ace.html) 

Studies show that the higher the ace score, the higher risk you have of developing anxiety, depression, health issues, developing addictions, etc.. The ACE score doesn't cover all forms of trauma. It does however, tally up a number based on 10 forms of childhood trauma events. The score goes from zero to ten. With a score of four or above the likelihood of chronic pulmonary lung disease increases 390 percent; hepatitis, 240 percent; depression 460 percent; suicide, 1,220 percent. (Source:https://acestoohigh.com/got-your-ace-score/) 

You can take the test yourself below. (Continue reading to find out my score and how I handle the stress) 

While you were growing up, during your first 18 years of life:

  1. Did a parent or other adult in the household often or very often Swear at you, insult you, put you down, or humiliate you?  or  Act in a way that made you afraid that you might be physically hurt?  If yes enter 1 ________ 2. Did a parent or other adult in the household often or very often Push, grab, slap, or throw something at you?  or  Ever hit you so hard that you had marks or were injured?  If yes enter 1 ________ 3. Did an adult person at least 5 years older than you ever Touch or fondle you or have you touch their body in a sexual way?  or Attempt or actually have oral, anal, or vaginal intercourse with you?  If yes enter 1 ________  4. Did you often or very often feel that No one in your family loved you or thought you were important or special?  or  Your family didn’t look out for each other, feel close to each other, or support each other? If yes enter 1 ________  5. Did you often or very often feel that You didn’t have enough to eat, had to wear dirty clothes, and had no one to protect you? or Your parents were too drunk or high to take care of you or take you to the doctor if you needed it? If yes enter 1 ________ 6. Were your parents ever separated or divorced? If yes enter 1 ________ 7. Was your mother or stepmother: Often or very often pushed, grabbed, slapped, or had something thrown at her? or Sometimes, often, or very often kicked, bitten, hit with a fist, or hit with something hard? or Ever repeatedly hit at least a few minutes or threatened with a gun or knife?  If yes enter 1 ________  8. Did you live with anyone who was a problem drinker or alcoholic or who used street drugs? If yes enter 1 ________ 9. Was a household member depressed or mentally ill, or did a household member attempt suicide?  If yes enter 1 ________ 10. Did a household member go to prison?  If yes enter 1 _______  Now add up your answers: _______ This is your ACE Score.

 My ACE score is 8. It is hard to officially admit that I have experienced some of these things. Thinking back on the past can be quite difficult.  It's not easy dredging up old feelings of guilt, pain, sadness, anger, etc.

You might be wondering, what traumatic experiences could I have possibly lived through and are they similar to yours. I have never listed them out for the world to see but I think it's time to stop living in denial and open up about some of them. Opening up about real-life experience can be a form of coping and can help someone else who is going through what you have been through. Honestly, many of the things you are about to read are things I have never allowed myself to fully heal from. Instead, I pushed them into the blackest part of my mind and forgot about them. Today you will be reading about some of my adverse childhood experiences.   

[CAUTION: If you are easily triggered by childhood experiences such as sexual abuse, suicide, or other forms of trauma please STOP here. This blog contains part of my story which includes some negative and possibly triggering things]

I can't recall the number of times I was put down and called fat and stupid. When I was a kid I constantly was told how dumb I was. My parents and siblings most likely never realized the true damage they were causing on my self-esteem and confidence.  Other kids at school picked on me and bullied me often. My grades and motivation for classes suffered greatly. Because of this I dropped out of high school and didn't get my GED until age 24. I never thought I could make it to college nor did I want to. I didn't think I was smart enough because I had always been told so. Here I am almost 30 years old and a sophomore in college.  I remember my mother once saying that I was too stupid to go to college. 

There aren't many good moments to remember when I look back on my childhood. When I was 12 years old I attempted suicide. I had no clue what I was doing. I just didn't want to feel the hurt and pain anymore. I mixed bleach with Windex cleaner in my mouthwash and drank a cup full. I had hoped that I wouldn't wake up the next morning. I woke up with the worst case of diarrhea I had ever had, I was throwing up, and had pains in my stomach. I never told anyone because I was afraid I would get in trouble and no one would understand. I think a part of me chose this route as a way to reach out for help yet simultaneously hoping for the end. I was embarrassed that I failed at yet another thing. I couldn't even kill myself so I started cutting myself to numb the pain. I wanted to feel anything but what I felt. I wanted to bleed because bleeding meant that I was still alive. This is pretty intense for a 12-year-old huh? I stopped cutting for a few years after this for fear of being caught. 

I remember being bullied and made fun of a lot in school and even at home. My brother used to tell me that I was fat and everyone called me stupid all the time. He even used to tell me that I should just quit life. He may not have known what he was saying or meant it but it was devastating to my already fragile state of mind. 

When I was about 15 years old my mother attempted suicide. I remember that summer being very hot. My sister and I were kicked out of the house in the middle of the afternoon. Our mother then threw all of her clothes on the front lawn and locked us out. Later, she told me that she had tried to drown herself in the bathtub, saying that God told her she had three reasons to live. The three reasons would be my siblings and I. A few days later I came home from school and the front door of the trailer we lived in was wide open. Her pocket book and phone were on the counter. I panicked and went to the neighbor's house down the road. I found out an ambulance had come and took her to the psychiatric hospital, something I was all too familiar with. This wasn't the first time and wouldn't be the last time my mother went away. When I was in elementary school she went to the "hospital" often from what I remember. I didn't know until later in life that the "hospital" was a special facility for people with mental illness. I don't think my father ever realized how traumatic this was for us kids. If he did, he would have left a lot sooner than he did. 

At about 16 years old I was already struggling with depression. At this time, I had lived with my father and step mom and stepsisters. We took a trip to Kentucky to visit some of their family. I was molested on this trip. I froze in terror when it happened and couldn't bring myself to speak up and say no. If it weren't for wearing a pad for my period I may have been raped. He pulled my panties down and stepped back when he saw it. I sat down on the couch, panties at my knees, and contemplated running but I couldn't bring myself to move. I guess he thought about what he was doing and took me back upstairs after I pulled my panties back up. The next morning, I took a scalding hot shower to wash the dirty feeling away. It didn't work and I got sick. This wasn't the first time something like this had happened. It was just the first time I realized it wasn't right. That's when the cutting really started. I would wear long sleeves and hoodies to cover my cuts and scars. When everyone found out that I was harming myself I started cutting my legs because no one would see my secret then. For a very long time I didn't feel like I had worth. I was broken and used up.  

I could sit here and go through all of the trauma I have experienced in my life but that could turn into a novel. The reason I am sharing this part of my story is so that someone out there going through things like I went through will know that they are not alone. You are NEVER alone! You may feel like it now but I promise there are other people just like you. I wish I had a voice as a child. I wish I had stood up for myself. I wish someone would have told me that I had worth. It wasn't until my mid-20's that I started to believe in myself and try to undo the mind set I had learned as a child.  

Here I am almost 30 years old and despite who "statistics" say I should be, I have overcome the things that held me back as a child. I am stronger, more confident, and brave. It took a lot of time for me to learn who I am as a person and stop allowing my past to define who I am.  I choose happiness.

If you are struggling or are contemplating suicide please reach out and ask for help. There will be better days ahead! Life won't always knock you down. You can overcome the challenges you face and you will be stronger for it. I refuse to allow my adverse childhood experiences define who I am as a woman. Giving up is NOT an option and I am proof of that. You can beat the odds and overcome! If I can do it then you can too. You have a life worth living. The experiences you have could help someone else one day.

If you know of someone who is thinking about hurting themselves please get help. Reach out to them and be a light to them. You never know if you could be the last person they needed to reach out and show them they have a life worth living.

I went from being a scared and hurting child to a strong and independent woman, wife, and mother. There are times in my life when I still struggle with the past but I refuse to go backwards. We all are going through life trying to pick up the pieces. (my friend Chandler taught me that) If you have similar experience, need someone to talk to, or want to learn how I have coped with trauma please email kim.thehopeproject@gmail.com and share your story with me. *I won't use your story unless given permission.  

Thank you for reading this blog post. It isn't easy allowing yourself to be vulnerable and opening up about things. If you help just one person in the world then you are making a difference. 

[ephemeralem0tions]

Hi! I would love a LeviHan fic - perhaps a modern AU at a house/dorm party with games? Thanks!

Thank you for sending in the very first request! Yay! Of course, your wish is my command ;) so here! Have a dose of Levihan!

Some Shitty Boyfriend (LeviHan AU - House party)

Theme: House/ Dorm Party

Rating: PG

Warning: Has curse words, Mention of Cannabis and Beer

Summary: When Hanji and Levi partake in the game of Never Have I Ever, he discovers things about her and even deeper.

For the twelfth time around, he made his way through the crowd, bumping, shoving and pushing sweat covered bodies which he thought was hell.

He would have never went to this fiasco if ‘Eyebrows’ had not bribed him with a month’s supply of tea and Windex. ‘It would be fun’ he said, yet it was nothing but suffocating to him. The stench of booze, smoke and perspiration was enough torture to him, yet it did not end there. His clean freak side was ticking like a time bomb, ready to wipe away all the crumbs of food, spilled vodka, and occasional stains of vomit on the carpet any moment.

He needed some space, yet outside was not an option as some people smoked pot in the backyard or made out on the porch swing. The bathroom was not available as well as it would be filled by either disoriented horny people, or those that starting puking out of all the alcohol they consumed. The rooms upstairs would be a danger zone as well, who knows which room was vacant or not?

He continued making his way out of the 'dance floor’ which could be seen as a tiny living room any other day. He thought Mike’s house wouldn’t be able to hold a huge crowd, but he was proven wrong. It seemed like every single crevice of the small flat had been useful, with the owner probably already too drunk to recognize that his place could blow up any minute with all the people in it.

“Levi!” He heard Erwin’s voice as soon as he made it out alive from the maze of people. He had ended up in the kitchen where there were surprisingly very few people.

“I’m actually surprised he had not stormed off to leave soon” Nanaba laughed handing a newly opened bottle of beer to a drunkard and shooing him away. They must’ve kept people away from the kitchen and gathered here. Everyone also seemed sober, except for Mike who was always drunk out of his mind whenever there is liquor laying around.

“Erwin hid my keys” he answered with a 'tsk’

“I knew you would leave the second I take my eyes off of you. I wouldn’t give you compensation of tea and Windex anyway if you just go here for a minute and leave” he rolled his eyes at the man.

“Werr- since you here Revi- come pray wif us” Mike slurred attempting to open another bottle of beer before Nanaba stole it out of his grasp.

“What he means is play. Get yourself together Mike!” She groaned. The two had not opened up about their relationship but everyone else was sure that they were getting there if they aren’t there.

“I’m not participating in your shitty game” he sat down on one of the stools near the counter.

“Sorry I was late! Ohh- sorry” the familiar voice boomed as she pulled her foot from the crowd behind her.

“Ohh Hanji, its nice of you to join us dear. I thought you’d be stuck forever in our dorm” Nanaba welcomed her

“As much as I want to continue my research about the healthy benefits of cannabis oil for our final thesis before we graduate, I want to spend a few hours with my friends. Oh hi Levi!” She explained, greeting him in the latter and facing him with a smile while she waved.

“Tsk, shitty glasses. You smell like shit. Tell me you took a bath after crapping” he told her partly expecting a non- favorable answer.

“As a matter of fact I did not. But its nice to see you adapting and surviving in a new habitat where clean freaks like you would’ve been extinct any moment” she shot back at him.

“Hanji!- pray wif us!” Mike asked her.

“You mean play right?” She cleared out, earning a nod from Nanaba. “Depends on what game”

“Its Never have I ever. Erwin wanted to play Poker but Mike insisted he wanted some booze game” Nanaba explained

“Alright then, I’ll just call Moblit to pick us up if we get drunk” she laughed. “You’re playing too Levi!” She shot him a 'dead serious look’. Levi remembered she was another heavy drinker, yet her tolerance was lowest among them. He on the other hand, would not get drunk no matter how many cups of beer you would give him, a fact that always fascinated Hanji. She would take any chance to get him drunk so she could observe but always failed to do so as she would get drunk first and forget about the whole ordeal.

“Alright then!” Nanaba clapped her hands and prepared shot glasses from the cupboard and bottles of beer enough for everyone. “So the rule is take a shot if you’ve done it. I’ll start, never have I ever cut my own hair”

Levi took a shot and looked at everyone around him if they had done the same. Only Hanji tipped her head back a bit, drinking the contents of the glass in front of her before refilling it for the next round.

“Never have I ever kiss- somebodeh” Mike slurred prolonging the ’s’ of the kiss before taking a swig. Nanaba and Erwin shortly followed him while Hanji and Levi stayed still.

“Never have I ever went to the parlor and got my eyebrows fixed” Erwin took a shot right after he spoke and looked at the others who only looked at him back amused. “No one did it too? Levi, your eyebrows look well kept too. Thin, but well kept”

“Unlike you I don’t give a shit about mine” he replied while the others chuckled

“You can go next” Erwin laughed at him.

“Never have I ever wanted to take a shit but my crap seemed to be having a shitty day and won’t come out” he watched as everyone else took a shot.

“Everyone becomes constipated at least once in their life Levi” Hanji stated.

“Must be the product of all the cleansing tea if he had not experienced it” Erwin followed shortly but he only looked at the man bored.

“Never have I ever fallen in love” Hanji stated, almost as if it was a whisper. He wasn’t shocked to see Nanaba and Mike drink, as well as Erwin as he had Marie, yet he was surprised to see Hanji drink.

“Oi shitty glasses! Don’t recall you having a shitty boyfriend” he called her out.

“I don’t need a shitty boyfriend to be in love” she responded. “I can stay silent if I want to”. There was something about her eyes, as if they wanted to say something to him. They looked lonely and longing for something, something he could not quite get.

“Don’t worry Hanji, whoever this lucky man is, he would probably come around soon” Nanaba assured her with a pat on the back.

“I don’t expect him to, but if he would, then it would be a cup of tea” she laughed directing her stare back to him once more. He furrowed his eyes in confusion.

“You don’t even like tea four eyes” he shot at her only to earn a small hum before Nanaba spoke and continued the game.

“-And I was pretty sure that cannabis oil would be beneficial because I interviewed an epileptic person who uses it to stop his seizures and saw it with my own eyes that it works when he tested it. But I’m also sure we cannot legalize selling it in the market because people would make it an excuse to get high!” He heaved her up as her weight seemed to shift to him more each minute that passed by. It didn’t help that the woman was about ten centimeters taller than him, making her slump down to him occasionally.

Just as they thought they can count on her lab partner to get her home, she had realized she left her phone in their dorm when she was already drunk. Nanaba had decided to stay the night at Mike’s house and help him once the morning comes while Erwin had already gone his own way. He was left to take care of Hanji and bring her back safely as he would pass it anyway on his way home to his own apartment.

Like any other moment when she was drunk, she’s ramble about facts or thought she had stuffed inside the huge brain of hers. She was indeed smart, a scholar of their university, but in times like these, her smart ass can be annoying. Babbling about things no normal human being can understand, but then again, their clique couldn’t be considered normal. That’s why they were all friends in the first place.

He placed her on the passenger seat and clicked the seat belt in place. He sure didn’t want the damn mad woman jumping out the window of his old Sedan when he drove. He jogged over to the driver’s side and trued to start the ignition for about three times before it finally roared to life. His company had been unusually quiet for the past seconds, she had only been staring at him which he tried to brush off, yet her doe eyes kept on bothering him as a pout started to form on her lips as well.

“What do you want?” He asked her groaning, revving the engine momentarily so it doesn’t stop halfway along the road.

“Levi, what big eyes you have” she mumbled making him sigh and finally drive out of Mike’s house.

“I can say the same for you four eyes” he responded keeping his eyes on the road.

“What big nose you have” she chuckled.

“Not as ridiculous as your fucking bird nose” he shot back.

“What small height you have” she whispered with a smile.

“Are you shitting with me shitty glasses?” He asked turning his direction to her and pulling out to the side of the road just before they left the street of their place of departure.

“I just love teasing you” she faced him with a taunting smile.

“Just shut up and crap all the shit out tomorrow, maybe out of your mouth or something” he hissed facing the road again and starting to drive once more.

Their banter was replaced with silence for the next ten minutes, her stare still never left him as they drove through the city, lights complementing Levi’s face in her sight every time they passed a street post.

“God I’m so in love” she blurted out, clearly something she wouldn’t remember the next day.

“To your imaginary shitty boyfriend?” He asked. Surprisingly, he was interested yet he did not know why.

“No he’s real” she smiled directing her gaze to outside her side of the window and leaning there.

“As if someone would ask a slob like you out” he 'tsked’ with the though of some other man asking her out. But why was he so worked up about it?

“Yeah you’re right” she sighed. “I don’t expect a short clean freak like him to like me” his knuckles turning white as he gripped the steering wheel tighter. “I’m not asking for him to love me back. But I am thankful” she faced him while he pulled the break right in front of her dorm building. “Thankful that at least for one night, we drove through the city at exactly 60 kilometers per hour while I admired him through the lights and fell deeper in love for him”

He felt like his heart would burst any moment. It wasn’t the first time when he felt like his heart beat was irregular and racing, he felt it when he was in danger or when he is in fear, yet this was different. He was unsure and confused of what he was feeling, but more importantly, he couldn’t understand why she had such an effect on him.

“You asked me if I wanted something awhile ago right?” she reminded as he pulled the breaks to stop right in front of her dorm building. “I want Levi to be my shitty boyfriend” she stated, leaving his mouth agape in surprise as she exited the car and walked down the pavement.

He couldn’t muster out any words, he was shit at that anyways and he knew it. He was lost, trying to calm down the strange feeling down his chest. He watched as her silhouette grew fainter, darker, and finally disappeared. But what intrigued him more, was the way she walked; straight and normal, as if she wasn’t drunk at all.

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9 Things You Should Know About White Claw Hard Seltzer

White Claw has quickly become the most talked about hard seltzer brand on the market. Launched in 2016, the 100-calorie, two-carbohydrate, 5-percent-ABV fizzy treat now accounts for about half of spiked seltzer sales in the U.S.

Wondering what the hype is about? Here are nine things you should know about White Claw.

White Claw is not vodka or beer.

White Claw has been compared to everything from vodka soda to the new IPA. It’s neither of these things.

White Claw is a flavored malt beverage (FMB). It’s made with “a blend of seltzer water, its gluten-free alcohol base, and a hint of fruit flavor,” a brand representative tells VinePair. “The alcohol in White Claw Hard Seltzer comes from fermented sugars derived from malted gluten-free grains.” While this doesn’t exactly clarify things, our best guess is that it’s made with cane sugar, which is listed as an ingredient in several variants.

White Claw is making waves.

America drank more White Claw in the last six months than we did in the entirety of 2018. “At $212.1 million in dollar sales through June 23, White Claw has already surpassed its *entire* IRI sales from 2018 ($196.7 million),” beer writer Bryan Roth tweeted on July 2, 2019. According to IRI, weekly sales of White Claw doubled between April and June 2019.

As of May 2019, dollar sales of White Claw’s mixed 12-packs saw a 320 percent increase compared to the same period in 2018, according to Nielsen. Its growth exceeded that of global beer brands like Guinness and Corona Light, and all craft beers except Blue Moon Belgian White, the Chicago Tribune reports.

Bars are running out of it.

Bartenders and alcohol distributors across the nation say they can barely keep White Claw on the shelves. It’s a common phenomenon: When a bar runs out of White Claw, patrons say it has been “declawed.”

There are laws when you’re drinking Claws.

In July 2019, inspired by the mantra, “ain’t no laws when you’re drinking Claws,” (origin: unknown), comedian Trevor Wallace released a video satirizing the typical White Claw drinker. He also designed and sold more than 1,000 T-shirts emblazoned with the phrase.

Wallace was quickly hit with a cease and desist from the seltzer company, leading to rumblings that he just may switch sides to White Claw competitor Truly Hard Seltzer, produced by Boston Beer.

Like a wave, White Claw is hard to pin down.

White Claw is produced by Mark Anthony Brands, a division of the Mark Anthony Group of Companies that also includes Mark Anthony Brewery and Mark Anthony Wine and Spirits.

Although not the famed Latin singer, this Mark Anthony should still ring a bell: It’s the very same company that produces Mike’s Hard Lemonade. Of course, this information does not appear anywhere on White Claw’s website, packaging, or social media.

White Claw is internet famous.

It has Instagram fan accounts, including @itsawhiteclawsummer, @whiteclawbitches, @whiteclawgang, and @clawdaddycentral. Its hashtag #whiteclaw has generated more than 40,000 images at press time.

And then, there are the memes. From “Change my Mind” to “Distracted Boyfriend” to “Pennywise the Clown,” White Claw has eternally transcended its liquid form.

It’s in bed with Big Beer, but only abroad.

White Claw has different rules outside North America. Although the family-owned Mark Anthony Brands still owns and distributes it here, outside the U.S. and Canada it’s marketed and distributed by AB InBev.

Taste is subjective.

White Claw is currently available in six flavors: Black Cherry, Ruby Grapefruit, Natural Lime, Raspberry, Mango, and Pure, the latter made to mimic a vodka soda.

VinePair was partial to Pure. Blind tastings of other flavors have varied results. A Seattle Times panel called it “Windex-y” with a “strong alcohol taste,” while a Willamette Week review included the phrase “hand soap.”

Beer enthusiasts, on the other hand, beg to differ. Users of the popular beer check-in app Untappd give overwhelmingly positive reviews, with one user writing he “could drink 10,000 of these.”

You can be White Claw.

Come October, or whenever you get your next paycheck and are looking for a little extra attention, you can buy yourself a White Claw costume.

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Ginger vs. Bumble

I’ve downloaded Bumble, and not like the first time I downloaded Bumble when I wanted it for the BFF side to watch Bachelor with someone other than my cat. I ended up getting rid of it (the app, not my cat) after a girl asked me to get coffee after we mutually complained about skinny jeans for only two minutes. Idk about you, but we have to agree on hating at least five different things before we meet up IRL. If you dislike 5 of the following then maybe we can be bestie sans testies: skinny jeans, thick ranch dressing, dick pics, sushi, Guitar Hero, movies that take place in space, guys in sweatpants, drivers that don’t use turn signals, animal adoption commercials, and women that push strollers in the road when there’s a sidewalk. 

Call me a hopeless romantic, but I still have my fingers crossed I meet someone the old fashioned way. Like I adorably rear-end his car at a red light because, silly stereotypically female me, I have poor depth perception and I suck at driving. In this scene I get out of the car all flustered and apologetic, our eyes lock, we live happily ever after, and he rear-ends me till death do us part. But that’s not real life, that’s a 90′s movie starring Freddie Prinze Jr. with a soundtrack featuring The Cranberries and Sixpence None The Richer. (Swearing and near constant radio station changing aside, I’m actually a great driver). But instead of 1996 it’s 2017, year of the rooster, which is hilarious considering our president is a cock, so these things don’t happen any more, hence Bumble. You may come across my gingerness among the sea of girls using five year old pictures from college and filling their “about me” section with booze emojis. 

I haven’t been on Bumble very long, but I’ve already learned quite a bit. For example, HOLY SHIT, the mirror selfie is alive and well. I thought that died with MySpace, it should have, but it did not. Also, if I see one more pic of a guy holding a fish or a deer I may ask to borrow his hunting rifle and just shoot myself. Pictures of dead animals do not get me going. Maybe it’s a guy’s way of showing he’s so GD masculine that he can hunt, he’s a provider, to appeal to some subconscious hunter-gatherer-era female desire. This might just be me, but my inner cavewoman would find a guy holding a $20 in front of a McDonald’s Dollar Menu, suggestively wiggling his eyes at chicken nuggets, significantly more attractive. 

Now if a guy doesn’t have a mirror or hunting pic, he has a picture of himself as a groomsmen. Love a guy in a suit, so no complaints here. Wait, one complaint  – if, from the million professional wedding pictures you’re in, you pick the one holding up your pant leg to reveal “crazy socks,” that’s fucking stupid. Left swipe. It’s just such a forced reaction. The only people that excited to see socks aren’t people, they’re house elves. 

WHY DOES EVERY GUY’S BIO INCLUDE THE WORD “OUTDOORSY.” I fucking hate that word, like I enjoy the three minute walk from my car into Nordstrom, and sometimes I look at the clouds without taking a picture, does that make me outdoorsy? Are you outdoorsy in that you have apartment roof access and a two-story beer bong, or outdoorsy in that you’re so obsessed with nature you’re trying to be on Survivor? FYI I will keep my air conditioner on until it snows, I do not do heat. Sweating is only acceptable during or after seeing a “50 Shades Darker” commercial. Also, something about guys who say they're wine drinkers makes me think their favorite position is missionary. 

Bumble is a lot like a High School graduation party. Everyone just keeps asking where you see yourself in five years, your goals, and about your family. My current about me section is, “Every time I follow my heart I end up at Taco Bell.” I am about to change it to, “Recently moved home, one sister in Chicago, parents are still together, freelance but looking to work in an entertainment related field, I like baseball, and yes I can cook.” But I’m not sure that will fit. One of the first guys I talked to opened with, “What’s your best and worst Bumble story?” To which I said, “This conversation, and also this conversation.” Then he unmatched with me.

When I was in a relationship I would “play” Bumble for my single friends. I would swipe right on guys that looked like Draco Malfoy or went to art school (out of solidarity). Needless to say they did not let me pick guys for them after that. Now that I am the one ridin’ solo (thank you Jason Derulo, I have listened to that song so many times on my “Single Bitch Anthems” Spotify playlist I may get the lyrics tattooed down my rib cage in fancy script and tell people it’s a Bible verse), I let them play Bumble for me. I ended up matching with a bunch of guys holding guitars or standing on boats with their arms out like the cover of a rap demo CD sold out of a dude’s trunk in a Kroger parking lot. 

My girlfriends said I should always swipe right on a guy that owns or has access to a boat, or any guy that attended Harvard or Yale. I don’t care if you went to Harvard, own the yacht from “Below Deck,” love Stevie Wonder or check any other perfect dude boxes – if the glass in your mirror pic is dirty, boy bye. Sack up and buy some Windex, take your elbow deep arms out of your pants, and clean. Speaking of dream man, maybe I am meant to be alone. In middle school I determined the perfect guy for me would be an Irish firefighter, Boston accent, and a borderline alcoholic that takes care of his mom. Yep, that’s what 12-year-old, Limited Too pajama pant wearing me prayed to God for each night at 8:30pm.

Not that I am having a hard time finding matches on Bumble. I mean if you make your age range 18-80+ and max out your distance range 100 miles, you too can find the single dad of your dreams, or at least attend another prom. 

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50 Ways to Save Money

Would you love to know 50 ways to save money? It’s easier than you’d think.

Here are some general tips on how to be frugal, ways to save money in your household, with your kids, and when feeding your family.

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50 Ways To Save Money: Learn How To Be Frugal

Being frugal has taken a bad rap over the years. Being frugal isn’t being cheap… it means that you know the value of a dollar, and want to make your money work for you! 

1.Make a goal chart, and as you save the amount of money or pay off debts, mark them off and reward yourself. For example, you can’t get that camera you’ve been wanting until your car is paid off. The expense of the camera is minor compared to the interest you’ll save by paying off debts early!

2.We do the “packets budgeting system”. In order to do this, we withdraw all spending money at the beginning of each month. We then pay for everything with that cash. When it’s gone, there is no more till the next month. This budgeting method works for us, find one that works for you!

3.Wait for a minimum of 24 hours before purchasing any pricey item. If you still want it, see if you can find something comparable used, first. 

4.If something breaks, try to fix it or do without before going out and purchasing a replacement. Try not to hire someone to fix things, rather swap services (see Craigslist).

5.To curb impulse buys, create a 30-day list. When you want to buy something, other than a true necessity (medicine or food, for example), put it on this list, with the date you added it to the list. And make it a rule that you can’t buy anything for at least 30 days after you put it on the list. And stick to it. You’ll find that you buy a lot less with this system.

6.Surround yourself with frugal-minded people. If you don’t have any friends who are willing to make a frugal journey with you, try looking online. Borrow a great frugal book, or browse the websites One Income Dollar or the Prudent Homemaker. Both are great inspirational blogs. We found it’s easier to save when we’re not surrounded by spend-happy folks.

50 Ways To Save Money: Find Creative Ways To Save Your Cash!

For as many ways as there are to spend money, there are just as many ways to save! 

Grocery Savings:

1.Use a price sheet so that you can know if a sale is really a bargain. If it’s not, see if you can find it cheaper elsewhere.

2.Buy meat that is on Manager Special (expiring that day or shortly after). Cook that day and eat/freeze.

3.Mix ground beef with an egg and several handfuls of quick oats (makes the meat go farther). Use in meatballs, meat loaf, etc. An added bonus is that oats are healthier than breadcrumbs!

4.Bake your own bread. Let the yeast sit in sugar water until it smells fermented, and use half the yeast (the most expensive ingredient in bread). Artisan bread is the cheapest to make per loaf.

5.If you are big milk drinkers, buy whole milk, and a box of dry milk, and make your own mock-2% milk by mixing half whole, half non-fat dry reconstituted milk. By doing thins, you will have two gallons for a fraction of the cost!

6.Go meatless 1-2 nights a week. You can substitute dry beans. They are VERY cheap, filling, and healthy.

7.Meal plan and coordinate so that leftovers can be utilized fully, yet keeping variety. (Ex: Tacos day one, use left over taco meat day 2 for stuffed peppers).

8.Try to stretch as much time between shopping trips. The fewer times you go shopping, the fewer chances you have to impulse buy.

9.ONLY shop from a list. If it is not on the list DO NOT BUY IT. It’s best to make a check-off inventory list of all things you might need, and highlight what you’re out or low on.

10.Eat something small before you go. It’s harder to resist the temptation to overbuy when you have an empty tummy.

11.Keep your change (dollar bills and coins). Use this as your fun fund. 

12.Buy generic. Many times this is considerably less than the alternative, even if you have coupons.

13.Use coupons if you prefer something name brand, and only if you buy that item regularly. Also, ask if your grocery shop has double days .

14.Rather than buy a newspaper for the coupons, go to your library. Usually they do not mind allowing you to clip the coupons you need, and your kids can attend story time at the same time! Or you can go to this site for free coupon resources and print the coupons you need online! You can even find organic coupons! If you are new to couponing, then this book is a helpful start.

  50 Ways To Save Money: The Art Of Saving

Saving money is just like any habit. Once you learn how to do it, and incorporate it into your lifestyle, it becomes completely natural! Here are some tips to get you started. 

Household Saving Secrets:

1.Wash your dishes by hand I have a hard time with this one. I know it saves water and energy, but I love the convenience of my dishwasher!

2.Wash clothes in warm water, and only if you have a full load. Dry your clothes on the line, and if you don’t like the crunchy feel, stick them in the dryer for 5 min with a wet rag after they’ve hung out to mostly dry.

3.Wash your clothes inside out so they will look nicer longer, and only wash if something is truly dirty.

4.If you like fabric softener, put some on a towel, and throw it in with the dryer. A quarter size spill on the towel can do about 3 loads. This is a great way to save softener! Also, to make your detergent go farther, add a tablespoon of baking soda to the load, and use half the detergent. Baking soda is a soap booster, and it’s cheaper than Arm & Hammer.

5.In the winter, use your dryer and stove during the early evening to help heat your home. In the summer, use them in the very early morning (or not at all) to help keep your home cool.

6.Cook all your meals for a 2-week period (esp. in the summer), so that your oven only has to do the work one time for multiple meals. Keep meals in the freezer and reheat with the microwave. This uses less energy, and you save time. Also, having home-cooked freezer meals cuts down on the tendency to order takeout when you’re having an exceptionally busy day. It is possible to do this with a refrigerator’s freezer.

7.In the summer take a cold bath or use a cool wash rag to help you feel cool before bed. Keep the thermostat as high as possible or the A/C off if possible. Each degree change can save up to 3% on your energy costs!

8.Place a mirror in a room that tends to be dark. The mirror will refract the light around the room. One light bulb has the power of two with this trick!

9.Unplug your toaster, shaver, cell phone charger, TV, and other small appliances, when not in use. Small amounts of electricity are still being used even if they are off, but plugged in.

10.Use Craigslist to purchase used items (furniture, etc.), use freecycle, or go to garage sales. 

11.Buy paint from the “oops counter” at Home Depot or Lowes. Also, if the color of your walls allows, add a faux finish over the existing color. This uses a lot less paint, and allows you to spruce up more rooms at a fraction of the cost.

12.Turn off either your cell phone or house phone. You don’t need both. If possible, become a single-phone family. For long distance, calling cards are great! You can usually find cards with under 2 cents a min. Pay-as-you-go cell phone plans are great, if you are not a big phone user.

13.Make your own household cleaners. Vinegar, baking soda, hydrogen peroxide, borax, and bleach are all really cheap. You can make any household cleaner from laundry detergent to the equivalents of Windex and Comet from mixtures of those ingredients. Be careful mixing chemicals though, please. Do your research beforehand, and if you have any questions, talk to the companies directly, first. 

14.Check your insurance. We were able to save $600 a year when we switched companies. We combined our house and auto onto the same plan, and added $500 to our deductible.

  50 Ways To Save Money: Pinch A Penny, It’s Fun! 

Pinching Pennies on Personal Costs:

1.Get a hair cut kit and cut your hubby’s hair. I have been cutting my husband’s hair for over 20 years, which has saved us, conservatively, $5000. Cut your kid’s hair! For yourself, if you don’t trust your husband or friend to cut your hair (I don’t!), longer hairstyles do not need to be maintained as frequently as shorter ones.

2.Buy used clothes for your kids. They grow out of them so fast, new is not worth it. Used clothing usually looks just as good!

3.Limit the number of toys your children are able to have in the house. This will lower the clutter, increase the value of the toys you currently own, increase your children’s creativity as they learn to play with less, and also will decrease spending on toys.

4.Try home remedies before doctor visits. Those co-pays can add up, and its amazing how a humidifier, Vitamin C , some good old rest will make the bugs go away! Obviously, you know your body better than anyone though. If you need a doctor, go!

5.Make gifts for holidays and birthdays. Often these mean more than presents purchased at the store, as they show you put time and effort in.

6.Make your own personal hygiene products (or do without!). Kimberly has a great blog documenting her withdrawal from her addiction to shampooing.

7.Cloth diaper your kiddos. If you use this cloth diapering method, your whole stash can cost less than a hundred dollars, and can potentially be handed down to future kiddos. Clothdia pering also encourages early potty-training!

8.Make your own baby food by pureeing what the rest of the family is eating, or you can use dehydrated and powdered veggies if you like the convenience of those pricey jars.

50 Ways To Save Money: Money Tips

Saving on Entertainment:

1.Eat out rarely if ever! If you do eat out, only drink water. Also, check your newspapers for discounts and grand openings; you can usually get more for your buck then.

2.Invite people over to your home rather than meeting them at a restaurant. You’ll have more time to chat, and if you plan your meal well, you’ll save a bundle, too!

3.Get movies for your Friday night from the library or Netflix. They are free, or a small monthly charge much less than cable/satellite. Amazon has many movies to stream for a dollar.

4.Make your own homemade microwave popcorn bags with this idea from To Simply Inspire! They taste better, are cheaper, and healthier!

5.Either eliminate or combine any of the following: Internet, television, long-distance, and cell phones. We found that a calling card saves us tons on what would have been a long distance phone bill, and we get the TV shows we want through online streaming for free!

6.Set up a baby-sitting swap with a friend who has children. You’ll save money, and know that someone experienced is watching your kids.

7.Find dates that are more events than just going out to eat. These can sometimes save your budget, and are usually more memorable.

8.See if you are near a Bass Pro shop or Cabella’s. We take our kids there instead of the zoo. It’s free to walk around, and the stuffed animals don’t move, so you actually get to see them! Call ahead of time and be there for the fish feeding.

  MORE WAYS TO SAVE MONEY

We hope these tips help you and your family save money this year! We have a few more ideas on how to be frugal:

Save Money on Free Educational Apps for Kids

How to Be Frugal on Vacation

Teach Kids about Frugal Living

  HOW DO YOU SAVE MONEY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR?

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Knowledge To Help Make Wine Purchases Much More Easy

The right wine can help you relax, enhance the taste of your food, and bring joy to every occasion. Regardless of whether or not you are a heavy wine drinker, having more knowledge about wine can come in handy. You can use it for cooking and be sure to offer your guest an impressive selection. TIP! Have you ever spilled wine on your clothes? If so, find a bottle of Windex. Windex will remove the…

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Are Excellent Wine Choices Knowing These Guidelines!

Wine will not need to be restricted to fancy dinner parties or impressing your coworkers. Whether or not or not you are a heavy wine drinker, having more knowledge about wine come in handy. It is possible to cook more skillfully, can impress a lot more people and will do plenty of other beneficial things.

Windex is excellent for removing wine stains. Windex will remove the stain straight away and is a lot more efficient than water and soap. Make sure you use the trick immediately, as a delay will reduce its effectiveness.

Should you be looking to boost your wine collection, try picking individual bottles to use as testers. Exploring different bottles of wine is the best way to determine what pleases and displeases your taste buds. It’s wise to try one bottle before having the full case.

In case you have a headache after drinking wine, take a break. Wine has sulfites, which are recognized to cause headaches. Drinking moderately will likely be your best option.

Age can be quite a negative consider wine storage. Learn what form of longevity they have beneath the conditions you have to offer. Bordeaux is an example of wine that ages well.

Online forums about wine can be quite a great resource. Wine lovers can show several things and you can even share several of your knowledge with them. You could possibly discover your new favorite wine throughout the suggestion of any friend.

You should try mixing your wines when purchasing. Prevent the temptation to stay with what you like, as you will soon get bored of this. Partake of countless regions and flavors. You could possibly even save money.

If you see a varietal wine, you know that it is constructed from mostly varietal grapes. These sorts of wines include Pinot Noir and Syrah. To become called this, a wine must be produced by using 90 percent or a lot of the juice in one varietal. Other ten percent can contain any number of other grape varieties. Varying them will make a bottle of wine unique.

Try a new wine occasionally. There are plenty of choices out there to be tried. Ask a clerk you trust for recommendations to locate a new wine that you might love.

Sign up for classes on wine history. This can help you build your desire for wine. Knowing different types of wine and where they come from assists you to with understanding.

White wine is great when coupled with most seafood dishes for cooking along with drinking using the meal. It brings out the flavors.

And, the seafood reveals the flavor from the wine. It really is a win win situation.

The least expensive wine can be the best sometimes at the fanciest of restaurants. Tend not to feel embarrassed by ordering a less expensive wine, for odds are the lowest priced bottle will likely be pricey at the same time. They might encourage you to buy something a tad bit more costly. Don’t feel obligated simply get what you could afford, and you will definitely probably enjoy it.

It can be obvious now that educating yourself about wine can be invaluable. It is far from information on drinking wine. It encompasses much more. Begin using the recommendations you’ve learned here today about wine to see how advantageous it really is..

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What Everyone Needs To Understand About Choosing Wine

Most would agree that wine belongs with life’s other amazing pleasures, especially should it be served by having an outstanding meal or combined with the celebration of any occasion. If you want to optimize your enjoyment of wine, learn everything that you could. Carry on and read to find out more.

Windex is a superb tool to rid the stains you get from wine. Windex attacks and eradicates wine stains without delay, and does a far greater job than using soapy water. Try this soon after you will get the stain since waiting makes it more challenging to get out.

Wine cellars are a wise investment for your serious wine drinker or collector. You definitely need this if you are considering storing your expensive wine for a long period in a location aside from your kitchen area. Any wine that can be kept for an accumulation time can be preserved well within a wine cellar.

To get the most from each glass of wine, ensure you serve it at its optimum temperature. Red wines taste best when served at approximately 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Pour the wine at about 58 degrees and let it warm-up within your glass. Serve white wines at about 47 degrees. White wine that is too warm will taste dull.

Reds and whites has to be served in correct glassware. White wines prefer a narrower wine glass, which prevents too much heated air from reaching the top of the wine. Red wines, though, work best sipped in the wide container. The wider opening allows more air into exposure to the wine, warming it and waking up the flavors.

Try different wines frequently. New wine tasting is a great way to understand other countries and wines. Try wines from all of the different regions, including ones you may see on the bottom shelf. Why limit yourself when there are plenty of the opportunity to discover the next favorite wine?

Some wines do not age well, and it is essential to know this when you store it. Carry out some reading in the wine that you purchase and exactly how long it could be stored. Bordeaux is an illustration of this something you can buy a case of mainly because it stores well for many years.

Wine country is actually a place that you should visit in the event you appreciate wine. You will get new appreciation for this particular beverage and the way it’s created, all while enjoying the beauty of wine country.

If you order wine while dining at a restaurant, venture away from your comfort zone. Should you be making an effect on your friends, decide on a wine they are not knowledgeable about. This makes them curious.

Enjoy your wine, and have fun tasting the various varieties available. You might hang out analyzing the distinctions of every wine and the pairings where they may be ideal. This will likely boost your overall knowledge about wine.

Wine made many events wonderful during the duration of history. That means you must understand wine through and thru. Now you have browse the article above, you certainly certainly are a little even closer being as informed about wine as you want being..

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You Can Be Knowledgeable About Wine With Great Tips In The Article Below

You Can Be Knowledgeable About Wine With Great Tips In The Article Below

Almost everyone associates wine with a good time and the high end lifestyle. Even if you’re not a big drinker, knowing more about wine has its many uses. It can come in handy to help you cook, show off your knowledge to your wine-loving friends, and much more. TIP! Believe it or not, Windex can clean up wine stains! Windex can easily combat fresh wine stains as opposed to water and soap. However,…