#Featuring Modelo

[caffichai]

Mandragora Arknights good ending

She got got better as a person and also physically :)

[businesscatfelix]

i’m streaming art tomorrow!

starting friday at 1pm AEST for aussies which is thursday at 11pm Eastern for americans

it’s a chill end of the week art stream. bring your plushies and a warm drink and come draw with me!

catch me when i go live at twitch.tv/honeynuggs :3

hope to see you there!

[mondomoda]

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[cborrador]

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[joeshiestyslover]

first sight- c. sturniolo

pairing: chris sturniolo x influencer!reader

summary: you are an influencer who first gained traction on youtube for your makeup videos and daily vlogs. you and tara have been best friends since you two collaborated over a year ago. she invites you to her 1 mil party where you meet a very special triplet.

warnings: language, mentions of alcohol, fluff

masterlist

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parties were never really your thing. sure, parties are apart of the influence lifestyle, but you never found yourself desiring to go to a party, get drunk, and stay out until three a.m. however your best friend, tara, is the complete opposite. she loves going to and throwing parties. every time, she tries to drag you with her, but most times, you just stay at home, either making content for your fans or simply lying in bed.

recently, she hit one million subscribes on her youtube channel and she immediately began planning a huge party that she wanted filled to the brim with friends and other influencers. the first person she invited was you. you were hesitant at first, but knowing how important this was to her, you agreed.

“come on, y/n, you have to go! it’s not like there’ll be random people there. larray’s gonna be there, jake and johnnie will be there. just please come, or at least consider it.” tara begs you. you sigh, knowing that she really wants you there. “okay i’ll go, but i may not stay for very long.” she immediately grins from ear to ear. “thank you!” she pulls you in for a hug, “you’ll have so much fun i promise.” you laugh at her excitement. “yeah, yeah, i’m sure.” you respond playfully.

a few weeks pass and it’s the night of the party. tara helped you pick out a sparkly minidress that shows off the tattoos littering your arms and some heels. you have to admit, you look good. the way your makeup accentuates your features and the way your outfit clings to your body makes you feel untouchable.

tara walks out of her bathroom after she finishes changing and looks you up and down, a huge smile on her face. “oh my god you look so good!” you return her smile, “you ready to go?” you ask her and she nods. “let’s go!” she interlocks her arm with yours and you two walk out of her apartment towards a limousine waiting outside. “there’s no fucking way you got a limo” you laugh, loving the effort your best friend put into the party. “of course i did! we need to arrive with some style.” she responds, leading you to the back of the large vehicle.

you both slide in and see champagne and some chocolates in front of you. tara grabs the bottle and opens it, pouring the drink into two glasses, holding one out to you. you accept it and tara holds out her flute, tapping it against yours before the both of you take a drink. music is softly playing in the limo as you two drink your champagne and laugh about random things.

you and tara arrive at the party where there are already a ton of people inside. the music is blasting through the speakers and the moment tara walks in, people begin to cheer after seeing the guest of honor. tara grabs your hand and begins leading you somewhere. “let’s get a drink!” she yells over the music. you two go over to the bar where you order a tequila shot to loosen you up and a modelo with lime. you throw the shot back and grab the modelo, squeezing the lime into it. you look around and see another one of your good friends, larray. you turn to tara, “i’m gonna go mingle. i’ll catch up with you in a bit.” she simply nods and you walk over to larray, tapping him on the shoulder. he turns around and his face lights up when he sees you. “hey y/n!” he brings you in for a hug, “i’m surprised you’re here!” he smiles at you. “me too, but it’s a tara yummy party, so i just had to go.” larray laughs at that, “well i’m so glad you came!” you both engage in conversation, talking about everything that’s going on in both your lives (and talking some shit about people you both hate).

tara’s talking with a few of her friends when she sees chris and nick sturniolo walking in. she excuses herself from the conversation and walks over to the two boys. “you made it!” she hugs them both. “of course we did! we wouldn’t miss this for the world!” nick replies and chris smiles, scanning the crowd, seeing a few familiar faces. “well, have fun and enjoy yourselves! there’s a lot of cool people here!” her face then lights up. “in fact, there’s someone i want you two to meet! she’s so fucking cool! come on i’ll find her!” she walks through the large crowd with chris and nick trailing behind her. tara spots you with your back turned to her, talking to larray. “oh there she is!” she points to you and chris immediately takes notice to your dress and your large back tattoo peeking out the top of the dress. “y/n!” she yells towards you.

you hear your name being called, so you turn around, being met with a smiling tara and two guys who look the same. you return her smile and walk over to her and she throws her arm around your shoulders. “what’s up?” you ask. “i want you to meet a couple of my friends! this is chris and nick sturniolo!” you look up at them and stick your hand out for them to shake. “hi i’m y/n.” nick is the first to shake your hand before moving your hand in front of chris. he takes your hand and shakes it gently, and you swear you can feel a sort of electricity run through your body at his touch.

chris on the other hand, is absolutely entranced by you. he swears he has never seen such a perfect human being in his life. the way your hair perfectly frames your facial features and the way your dress perfectly fits your body, you’re perfect in his eyes. he soon realizes he’s staring, and he snaps back to reality and the only thing he can get out of his mouth is: “nice to meet you.” you give him a smile in return. “i’ve seen some of your youtube videos,” nick speaks up, “you’re so funny.” you giggle at his compliment. “thank you. i try.”

while you’re talking to the two boys, you can’t seem to keep your eyes off chris. he’s one of the hottest men you’ve ever seen in your life. he’s exactly your type, brown shaggy hair, blue eyes, not too tall but definitely taller than you. he just looks so perfect.

as you’re all talking, tara notices that chris’ gaze never leaves you. she smirks and turns to nick, “hey, can you come with me to grab a drink?” he shrugs, “sure.” tara and nick walk away, leaving you and chris alone. both of you stay silent for a moment, unsure of what to say. you rock back and forth on your heels before chris finally says something, “i umm, i like your tattoos.” you lift your arms slightly, “thank you.” you blush a little, a small smile forming on your face. “i’m sorry i don’t usually talk this little. parties aren’t really my thing.” you say, but chris shakes his head. “no i get it. tara mentioned you’re not a party person.” you nod, “yeah i’m not. so you’re a youtuber as well right? with your brothers?” you try to make conversation. “yeah, it’s me, nick, and our other brother, matt” he replies. “and where is matt tonight?” “he’s back home. he’s not a party person either.” you nod in understanding. “i think i’ve seen some clips of your youtube on my for you page. nick was right, you are really funny.” chris smiles at you. “thank you, chris.” you can feel the heat rising up to your cheeks.

chris stays silent for a moment, contemplating what to say. “i’m sorry i just have to tell you, you’re really pretty. like really pretty.” your eyes widen a little at how forward he’s being, but you smile at him nevertheless. “you’re so sweet chris. you’re really cute too.” you can see a blush forming on his cheeks as he looks down at the floor for a moment. he looks back up at you to say something but he’s interrupted by sam and colby calling out both your names. you look over and see the two of them walking over to you, colby immediately bringing you in for a quick hug while same daps up chris, them engaging in their own conversation. “hey y/n! how are you?” “i’m great! how’s the ghost hunting going?” you ask, smiling up at him. colby chuckles, “oh, y’know, same old, same old. you should come explore a haunted place with us some day.” you wince. you don’t do ghosts. “i don’t know about that colbs.” “oh come on, it’s so fun. just give it a chance.” you sigh, “i’ll think about it.” he nods, “i’ll accept that answer. hey, i’m gonna go make some rounds, but i’ll see you later, yeah?” “yeah of course! see ya.” he smiles and walks away with sam into the crowd.

you turn back to chris. “sorry, what were you saying?” he looks back at you. “i wanted to know if i could maybe get your number? we could go out sometime?” he asks nervously, fiddling with his fingers a bit. you grin, “i would love that chris.” he smiles and takes out his phone to hand it to you. you quickly type your number into his phone, handing it back to him. you two talk for a bit before tara and nick make their way back over to the two of you. “how are you guys doing over here?” she asks with a knowing look on her face. “we’re doing great.” chris tells her, smiling over at you. “well, i’m glad. y/n we should go find jake and johnnie. they’ve been asking about you” you nod and motion for her to lead the way, but before you go, you turn over to chris and nick, “it was nice meeting you guys,” you look at the younger triplet, “and text me sometime.” tara then leads you away from the two guys, navigating your way through the large crowd.

nick looks at chris, “so i’m assuming you shot your shot with her? after talking about her for weeks?” nick smiles at his younger brother. “yeah i did.” he smiles proudly, thanking the universe for giving him the chance to talk to you.

you and tara are walking through the crowd when she asks you: “so it went well with chris?” you nod, “yeah it did.” you blush a little at the thought of him. “i’m glad.” you raise an eyebrow, “you planned that didn’t you?” “sure did.”

a/n: def gonna make a part 2 to this

tags: @sassysturniolo2008 @chrissypook

[partyanimal167]

Dance with Me- Miguel x F!Reader

This total blurb got thrown together because I saw this beautiful art by @satoshiiarts (girl the way you drew him. the way i'd fold) and I needed to write something to calm this cat down so~

CW: fem reader, implied slight age gap, author knows some Spanish, hot fluff, afro Caribbean reader in mind

(A/N: before y'all get on my throat, I know bachata isn't Mexican, but New York irl is diverse so just follow me here and see the vision)

You somehow let your friend convince you to go out even though you worked the dinner shift. She made a good point saying that by the time you'd be off and arrived the clubs would be at it's peak vibes. You really just wanted to lay down and have a drink, but it had been awhile and even though you weren't going to a fete it would still be nice to let loose.

So you threw on that outfit that had been sitting in the back of your closet, grabbed your black mesh boots, took a shot for courage, and headed out.

There was a reggaeton-dancehall mash up when you and your friends arrived, and it immediately helped you relax. Your group found a spot to peek around--trying to decide on getting a drink or jumping on the floor. Drinks won, and first round was on you. Thankfully, the bar wasn't super crowded (no college kids), so it wasn't hard to get there. You two-stepped your way through, but accidentally bumped into someone who was reaching for their Modelo.

You gasped and placed your hand on the person's arm. "I'm so sorry! You didn't spill your drink, did you?" You absolutely hated when that happened--drunk people that needed to go home, but you were just a little clumsy tonight.

"Oh no need to worry."

Holy fuck. Holy fuck! Your brain short-circuited. You had to take a moment to breath, and prayed to God your eyes weren't bulging out of your head. The man was taller than you and gave you a soft smile despite the hard features. His cheeks were sharp. His eyes burned red. The gold of his earrings and necklace beamed when the club lights caught on it. The few gray hairs made your brain flash to dangerous places. The black dress shirt was filled, and you were so tempted to just steal a glance at whatever piece of chest you could get.

Say something! You giggled stupidly as your face was warming up, and you quickly turned to the bar hoping to have not looked like an idiot.

You shouted your order over the music to the bartender before patting your pants for your card. An arm reached passed you and placed a bill on the counter. "Here you go," the bartender took the money and went working on the drinks.

You tensed for a moment before turning and looking up at the man. Now he was grinning. "Uh, thank you so much." you smiled.

The man shrugged. "Here's your change, Miguel."

"No lo necesito." the man replied. You weren't sure what to say so you gave him your name. "Miguel, nice to meet you. Hanging out with your friends?"

Drinks starting getting placed in front of you. You nodded as you glanced at your friends who seemed to start feeling the music. "Yeah it's girls night."

The man raised his beer and winked. "Well have fun tonight, then chiquita." and he walked away.

Why is he leaving! You squeaked internally before grabbing the drinks ready to point out the man to your friends and get the night going.

...

You were feeling loose and happy. The night had taken a turn and the bachata mixes were starting up. Your friends were quick to partner up and get to stepping and swaying. You all moved throughout the floor, twirling before finding yourselves with a new partner and rhythm. It had taken you awhile to get to the point where you'd be okay dancing in public, but it had been in your blood and soon you embraced it. Most people kept it fun and light-hearted which was always nice.

You had found yourself alone for a moment and just as you were about to dance your way back to your seat, you felt a confident pull of your hips which had you leaning against someone's chest and a hand holding yours. They took the lead easily, and you took in how smoothly they stepped before spinning you and pulling your in close.

It took everything in you not to fumble your steps, but maybe the man noticed your bit of surprise and chuckle. "Is it okay if we dance?"

"Yes," you squeaked out.

Miguel grinned as he continued to move you around the floor. "Sorry, if I came across too forward. You just looked so good dancing. I wanted a turn." God, this man needed to stop talking. You were going to freeze up any moment if he kept going on with that voice of his. "I hope I'm a good enough partner for you bebita."

You laughed nervously and shook your head. "Oh more than adequate. I'm sure everyone wishes to switch places with me."

"Hmm, maybe the other way around. We probably look good out here."

"You certainly do." you replied with out thinking. "Oh wait, I-,"

"You flatter me." was all he said though you could tell he didn't necessarily disagree.

Soon enough, you got over your bit of nerves and continued dancing with the man. Though you would normally only dance with someone for a song or two, it quickly became three or four with Miguel. He was probably dancing just as long as you, and you were starting to get a little winded though you wouldn't let him escape again.

"Ah me olvidé, it's girl's night. Let me get you back to your friends, hermosa." the man paused by the wall and let go of your hands.

Not yet! You waved your hands. "I'm sure they're fine...unless you have someone you need to get back to then no worries!" you tripped over your words.

Miguel huffed a laugh and scratched the back of his head. "Eh not really. I came with my brother, but who knows where he is?" you both turned hearing your name called, and you saw your friends waving and whistling you on. Your face flared up. I'm going to kill them! The man could probably tell what was going on and smiled. "Hehe, go have fun tonight bebita and get home safe." he handed you a card before bringing the back of your hand to his lips and placing a kiss. "We'll dance again some other time."

Watching him walk away was only a little painful considering the view, but you silently cheered before going back to your girls to gush over the last hour.

You guessed it did pay to leave the house every now and then.

I actually wanna go dancing now that's crazy! But there's no Miguel for me to run into 😭😭😭😭

Thanks for reading!

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[sainz43]

CADILLAC LIFTS THE CURTAIN !

Cadillac’s Minerva Racing Team have finally announced their second driver after Antonella Lombardi’s controversial departure from Ferrari. The question still remains: can an IndyCar driver have any form of success in Formula 1?

Ever since Cadillac announced that Antonella Lombardi would be driving for them in the 2025 season, Formula One fans have been waiting in anticipation for the next thing on their checklists: the reveal of their American driver that will have to contend with the best drivers that motorsport has to offer.

It seems only fitting that Cadillac would make such an announcement four days after Lombardi successfully earned points for Ferrari while driving in Carlos Sainz’s stead in the 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

Their second driver is none other than Andretti Global’s Carina Barbero, the 2023 IndyCar Series Champion and winner of the Indianapolis 500. Beyond her success in the American-based driving series, she is held up as one of two drivers of Mexican descent currently competing in IndyCar, the other being Pato O’Ward for Arrow McLaren. More recently, she has expressed interest in competing in the 24 Hours of Le Mans — a move not unheard by both Formula 1 drivers and participants in the IndyCar series.

Of course, critics are apprehensive of Cadillac’s insistence upon having at least one American driver — while stories of Formula 1 drivers finding success in IndyCar are not unheard of, it is rather uncommon to hear about grand achievements in the opposing direction. And although Barbero had a strong start at the first race of her third season with Andretti Global, placing third on opening weekend, some don’t believe this is a good indication as to how she’ll feel in a Formula 1 car.

Reaching out to Mario Andretti, current advisor to Cadillac for comment, he had this to say:

“She’s a strong, capable driver who still has a lot of room to grow. It was not only about finding an American driver, but one that can mesh well with Lombardi on and off the track, and one that can give thorough feedback on the car's performance. We don't expect her to be perfect, but we know she has a very clear ability to adapt and much room for growth.”

Barbero’s only comments on the matter have been in her initial post, featuring a video where she talks about her career thus far, the reason for her move, and what she hopes to achieve stepping into Formula One for the very first time:

“Men always say that the reason we don’t see a lot of women in the sport is because women just aren’t into cars like that. But then we have to ask why that is. Why don’t we see women competing at this level? That’s something I’ve carried with me for the whole of my racing career. Girls would be more into the sport if they saw themselves in the sport. I’m very excited for this new chapter with Cadillac. I’ve spoken to their people at Silverstone and I think they have a really strong vision for what they want this team to be.”

There is also the concern that Barbero has not been signed for her merit as a driver, but rather as a bid for sponsors and funding to keep the team afloat. Barbero carries many individual sponsorships, including ones with Estée Lauder and Modelo and some suspect that this is an attempt by Cadillac to avoid potential financial struggles early.

The pressure is on, as Barbero makes history as the first American woman to race in Formula 1. With 2024 already stacking up to be an eventful season only two races in, people are already anticipating what type of dynamic we can expect to see from the new driver-tandem, who have yet to address the press together since their announcement — although pictures of the American driver at Cadillac’s new headquarters at Silverstone have been making their rounds on the internet.

All of which to say, it seems like 2025 is heating up before it’s even begun.

BACK TO THE MASTERLIST.

[dertaglichedan]

More bad news for Bud Light

New York CNN  — 

It’s the end of an era for Bud Light: The beleaguered brand is no longer the most popular beer on tap at bars.

Another Anheuser-Busch InBev beer, Michelob Ultra, has surpassed Bud Light in its share of US draft lines, marking an end to several decades of dominance. That’s according to data from Draftlines Technologies, a company that monitors more than 1 million tap lines.

For many years, Bud Light was the biggest beer in draft share ahead of its growing sister brand Michelob Ultra. The gap started closing in the middle of last year, following a Bud Light boycott sparked by a one-off sponsored Instagram post featuring transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney. Beyond the customer boycott, some bars also removed its tap — causing long-term damage to sales.

Since then Michelob Ultra has gained in draft availability, surpassing Bud Light in November and continuing to grow in December, Draftlines data revealed.

“Michelob Ultra has been on a path to surpass Bud Light as the no. 1 brand on draft in total taps for a number of years,” Jennifer Hauke, founder of Draftlines, told CNN. “The rise of Michelob Ultra as the leader by number of tap handles on draft reflects shifting consumer preferences.”

“We’re proud to have the top two beers on draft in the US in Michelob Ultra and Bud Light, and by our data, Bud Light is more than 30% bigger than the next closest draft competitor,” an A-B InBev spokesperson said in a statement to CNN.

It’s still another blow to Bud Light, which sunk to third place in sales at grocery and convenience stores during the summer. No. 1 is Modelo Especial, made by rival Constellation Brands, followed by Michelob Ultra.

In year-to-date sales through November 3, Michelob Ultra continues to be A-B InBev’s biggest beer in terms of sales at retailers, growing 4%, while Bud Light sales plunged 13%, according to Circana data obtained by Brewbound.

[rhythm-of-space]

Beach Baby

You and Josh take a little time away.

notes - hi! this is just a lil mundane thought i had inspired by the cover photo & beach baby by bon iver. thank you @sunfl0wer-power and @pr41sethemoon for putting up with my indecisiveness <3

warnings - not much. some nakey josh, alcohol/marijuana use.

"Joshua, shhh. jesus." You grin as you dig in your tote for the keys to your airbnb.

Josh had just tripped up the shallow steps, dropping two arms worth of things in the process. He just giggles at his clumsiness, and follows you closely behind with a joint hanging from his mouth and sand between his toes.

-

Slightly tipsy, he insisted you two walk down to the water from your bungalow you were renting over the weekend. Despite it being far too late into the evening and your disapproving 'no's', he still meandered over to the door to put on his tevas - a little graceless as he used one hand to velcro the straps and the other to down the remaining sips of his modelo.

He grabbed his notebook, lighter and six pack of beer and made his way out the door, knowing you'd find your way behind him.

You found yourself sat on the cool sand with your legs stretched out in front of you. You prop yourself up with one of your hands buried in the grain while the other one ran through Josh's curls that peaked out the sides of his bandana. He was laying on the blanket you grabbed off the armchair with his head sat on your legs, looking up into the dark abyss of the night sky.

He was so... calm. His mind often wandered but you could tell from how he fixated on the world of stars and planets that were usually shielded by the light pollution of the city that his thoughts settled.

The sounds of the tide breaking were rhythmic and serene. Each wave that crashed kept you present in the moment you were in. You had the entire beach to yourselves - the only things keeping you company were the crabs scuttling along, the sea foam settling on the shore and each other's comfort.

Eventually, Josh moved to his feet and his hands reached for yours, pulling you up from where you were sat. With one last hit from his joint he set off towards the waves. When he made it to the sea line he shedded his white crew neck and swim trunks, leaving his bandana on, and with a wink he ran into the water before you could scold.

He was hip deep in the ocean when he yelled for you to follow. It was the complete joy on his face that had your feet moving towards the tide. Sometimes it was hard to allow yourself to let go. To be free and utterly yourself. Yet, seeing Josh express every bit of himself and embrace the beauty of life, you gave yourself permission. He was radiance. Spontaneity. Love. And you wanted to feel all of it.

After taking off everything but your undergarments, you stepped in and felt a chill run through you. Before you could convince yourself otherwise, you submerged your entire body and head under the darkness before springing back up. The bite was bitter and you tasted the sea on your lips, and when the water washed away you noticed Josh beaming at you where he was treading a few feet away.

As you swam to Josh you felt goosebumps rise on your skin. He reached out for you and wrapped your legs around his waist, holding you close with his arms holding you by your hips. 

His features were so dark and shadowed in the moonlight. You settled your arms around his shoulders and found his lips, sharing the sea salt that still hung on yours. He deepened it as he softly parted your lips with his tongue. The hint of earth and salt washed away as the taste of him and the alcohol he drank took their place. Despite his lack of clothing and you close to it, the space you shared stayed mostly innocent. 

He parted from you but his face stayed so close you could feel his breath hit your cheeks. He rubbed the tip of his nose with yours and smiled as your eyes met his deep brown ones. His cheeks were flushed, from the alcohol or your kiss you weren't sure, but he looked so gentle, so delicate. Soft. 

“Happy anniversary,” he whispered. A sentiment he wanted to keep close, despite being the only two on the beach. 

You returned it with another peck and sank into the kiss for a moment longer. You felt enveloped by him. His energy, presence and warmth felt almost too big for this world. Yet, he managed to ball it all up and direct it towards his love for you. 

The calm of the hour started to fade as the moon crested above you. The waves felt stronger and Josh's hold unconsciously became tighter around your waist. 

“We're going to get swept away by the tide if we don't hurry.” You joked.

“I could stay here forever..” he trails off. “...It's peaceful. Quiet in my brain.”

“I wouldn't mind that. I like seeing you like this, at ease. But, Jake would miss you too much,” You arch your brow at him.

He laughs, “Well we can't have that can we.” And lets your legs gently back into the sand.

Nothing but the brightness of the night sky led you back to where you started - an abandoned throw blanket and some half-empty cans of modelo. Truth be told, you didn't prefer Modelo but when he looked at you with all of his brightness, you swear you could taste a hint of sweetness on your tongue.

"Let's get going before we get arrested," you joked, shaking out the blanket.

He grabbed all he could carry in his arms and slipped the rest of his joint between his lips, "but it'd be so romantic."

-

Which brought you here, back on the front steps of the picturesque beach bungalow fit for two. 

“We've gotta be out of here early in the morning, I think we should get ready for bed hun.” You call as you set the keys in the bowl provided on the entryway shelf. 

You feel Josh's arms wrap around your waist from behind and place sweet yet pointed kisses right below your ear. You know what he's playing at.

He says, “Mmm, whatever you say, Love.” against your skin and his hands start moving south.

You work your way out of his grasp, “Not tonight,” he pouts his lips, always one for theatrics.

“You're crossfaded and you need someone to make sure you don't get up to anymore trouble,” you say as you use your finger to push at his chest, “Shower. Now.”

“Sir, yes Sir,” he gives you a look laced with attitude and starts toward the bathroom.

“And roll your eyes at me one more time and see what happens,” you slap his butt before he can get too far and are met with a yelp from your drama queen. 

Instead of taking a left into the bathroom he continues on into the master bedroom and plops down onto the unmade bed. He crosses his arms behind his head and lets out a hum of satisfaction. 

You look at him from the end of the bed, unimpressed, knowing it's going to be an ordeal to get him up. 

Crawling up to his laid out body, you move to untie his swim shorts to help him out of them. 

“If you wanted me naked you could have just asked,” he quips, proud of himself. 

You simply shake your head as you pull them down off of his body then move up to straddle his hips to work his shirt off of him. 

Once you tug it off with zero help from Josh you start to move off of him but he wraps his arms around your back and pulls you down into his space. 

His body heat radiates from his chest to your cheek and you think if you let yourself, you'd drift off right there like you have many times before. 

He fills the silence, “You want to know what I think?”

“Hm?” You start to draw lines on his skin

“I think we should get a house.” He mirrors your actions, rubbing circles on your back.

“We have a house.” 

“But a bigger one. One with grand windows, maybe in the country-side. With a yard for our kids to play in.”

“Oh, now we have kids?” You ask playfully, encouraging his little vision.

“Yes, two girls and one boy. They have your nose and my eyes.” He states matter-a-factly, as if he thinks about this often. That thought alone brings a smile onto your face.

You gaze up in interest, “What else?” 

“A space to explore and host and relax after a long day... Oh, and a treehouse for the littles.” 

“Are you going to build the treehouse?”

He ponders for a moment and shakes his head, “We’ll have someone else build the treehouse.” Probably for the best.

“And we should come back here every year. Make it a tradition for our little family. They need to know what it's like to swim under the starlight.” 

It is a sweet thought. Sometime in the future you hope, but he knows not to push. “You're a sappy drunk, you know that?” Josh breathes out a chuckle, “What do you say we table this sentiment of Joshua Jr and his treehouse for when you're sober?”

“I'd like that,” he yawns, tiredness glazing over his eyes. You two stay there for a moment longer imagining the same picture he painted.

You tap at his shoulder, “Alright sweet boy, up we get,” and start to wiggle out of his grasp.

“Not yet.” Squeezing around you tighter.

“Let's do it now and get it over with. I promise you'll feel better in the morning if you do.” You manage to breathe out despite his tight hold on you. 

“Baby.” You wait a beat.

“Sweetheart.” More silence.

“Joshua Michael.” He really wasn't listening. 

You tilt your chin up to see him staring down at you with a slight playful expression on his stupid, cute face, “Why are you being so difficult?”

You can feel his giggle vibrate in his chest, “because I love seeing your eyebrows furrow together like that, ‘s cute.”

“You're so annoying.” 

With pseudo-shock on his face he gasps, “You're so mean! Your words are like a dagger,” he moves his one arm and puts his hand over chest, “right through my heart.”

You take the opportunity to slide out of his grasp, finally able to breathe regularly again. From your stance you look down at all his glory. He really is beautiful.

He reaches up and does grabby hands towards you and it takes everything in you not to cuddle back into his soft form. 

But always the responsible one, you say, “I'm running the water, I expect you up when I get back.” Josh gives you two thumbs up in acknowledgment. But as you walk to the bathroom, in the corner of your eye you swear you see him close his eyes and sink deeper into the pillows. 

You linger in the bathroom as the steam fills the room and smile at yourself in the mirror. At the memory of the night and your time in the little bungalow by the beach. The impromptu short visit that you both needed to get some reprieve. It didn't matter where you went, you realize, a little vacation rental or big house amongst the trees, with him it felt like home. 

You meander your way back into the master and feel the slight coastal breeze filtering in through the cracked window. Painted under a bronze hue from the lamp, Josh was fast asleep and curled around a pillow. His body in a fetal position, he was so petite and tender; gentle and soothed. 

Content. 

In his state, you leave him be. Tomorrow, your swift life can start again. But now, for the last couple hours in your little oasis, time can move a little slowly.

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[dreamloft3d]

Due to life circumstances, I forgot to post this render on my other social media accounts. But hey, better late than never.

I present my entry for the Low Poly Day contest on Newgrounds, featuring a more optimized version of A8-Lo-T, with an additional color for the character and a skeleton already implemented.

Soon I will publish a paid version of A8-Lo-T with textures and its rig, while the free version will be updated to take advantage of the optimizations in its geometry. Stay tuned.

Thank you very much for checking out this render! 💖

If you liked it, you can find more of my content (and my online stores with 3D models) here:

🌐 https://linktr.ee/Dreamloft3D

Your support - by sharing, commenting or purchasing something from my stores - makes a big difference. 🛍️✨

See you in the next post! Hasta la Bye-Bye 😊. 👋

Por cuestiones de la vida, olvidé publicar este render en mis otras redes sociales. Pero bueno, mejor tarde que nunca.

Les presento mi entrada al concurso del evento Low Poly Day en Newgrounds, presentando una versión más optimizada de A8-Lo-T, con un color adicional para el personaje y con un esqueleto ya implementado.

Próximamente publicaré una versión de paga de A8-Lo-T con texturas y su rig, mientras que la versión gratuita se actualizará para aprovechar las optimizaciones en su geometría. Espérenlo.

¡Muchas gracias por ver este render! 💖

Si te gustó, puedes encontrar más de mi contenido (y mis tiendas en línea con modelos 3D) aquí:

🌐 https://linktr.ee/Dreamloft3D

Tu apoyo —compartiendo, comentando o adquiriendo algo de mis tiendas— hace una gran diferencia. 🛍️✨

¡Nos vemos en la próxima publicación! Hasta la Bye-Bye 😊. 👋

[mondomoda]

A incrível jornada internacional da modelo campineira Kelly Gonzaga

Por @kellykggonzaga Falar de mim e da minha carreira envolve muito mais que grandes grifes ou clientes: é uma história de superação sonhos fé e determinação. Meu sonho de criança era viajar o mundo. Não só passear, mas morar um pouquinho em cada país. Diziam que eu era como a Alice no País das Maravilhas. No meu caso “Kellynha no País das Maravilhas”. Minha carreira profissional começou aos 15…

[ewaneneollav]

drawing captions

1: struggling to know how to begin populating the paper, i begin structuring it around the word “Lizard” because i’m in an apartment with five other people who are commenting on a nature documentary featuring a lizard

2: at one point, while we’re in the apartment, one of the residents is commenting on some petty online drama they’ve gotten roped into with some people from high school. they themselves are not petty about it, only surprised at the pettiness being gestured. they had made a post reminiscing on some past thing involving someone, & someone else had “snitched” about the post. at one point, while explaining why they’d written about the past thing, they said, “I’m a very reflective person”

later, my friend & i excuse ourselves for our plan to walk to a bar that they want to show me after i mentioned i’d never been there. we arrive. it’s very loud. as is quickly becoming customary, we sit down in the booth & both begin drawing in our respective sketchbooks. i glance at theirs & see that on the current page amid the diverse sketches they’ve written, “I’m a very reflective person.” i remember the one at the apartment saying this. it hadn’t stuck out in my memory until they wrote it down. it delights me to see the echo. i like the quiet & undramatic reveal that that sentence resonated with them in some way

i reflect it onto my paper - reflected, as a little joke. then i draw someone who somewhat gestures at influence from their style of drawing paper. i feel that the figure resembles their bandmate as much as it resembles me

something about drawing the red circle feels vulgar despite it being an improvised & asemic element of the drawing, & i feel a tinge of avoidance as i’m adding it

the checkmark comes last & feels a bit humorous to add

as we leave, they take a mostly intact cigarette from an ashtray & smoke the rest of it as we’re walking

3: the bar is too loud. we go to a different one that feels very old, i’ve been in it once or twice at previous occasions of attending house shows. i associate it with Dos Equis. at the first place i sat on the same side of the booth as them; i could mentally justify it because it was so loud & i wanted to be able to hear them. now i sit on the opposite side. center right: rounded rectangle, at its bottom left is a black dot - a line protrudes from it, crossing the rectangle diagonally

sections of the drawing featuring only sparse & vague specks of ink: content vs. oblivion; expressiveness vs. silence; life vs. death; spark vs. nothing; engagement vs. desolation; curiosity vs. fear

empty crackle of vinyl locked groove

i don’t add the bottom scribbly part until we’re back at the apartment, where i borrow their pen

4: back at the apartment. the movie Inferno (1981?) is playing. my friend is asleep. everyone is asleep except the other resident of the apartment. i open a second Modelo. a Monster energy can is casting a shadow on the paper & this becomes the initial structural backbone

[himejoshikomaeda]

i'm kind of curious what you like about lostword. never really tried it myself n all.

— io

1. really easy to get your favorite characters

2. really easy to make your favorite characters viable no matter who they are

3. game isn’t very hard — no artificial difficulty spikes that force you to spend money to max out a unit or whatever. on that note, leveling up and upgrading units doesn’t take much time at all, allowing you to use lots of your favorite touhou characters if you’d like to.

4. the only characters that would probably require real money to aid in acquiring are the game’s made-up alternate universe versions of characters that i can’t imagine anyone giving a shit about. (sorry guys i’m never going to want to spend money so i can have.. sci fi space warrior sanae)

5. no temptation to buy anything in the store because the prices are all absurdly high. i will literally never be tempted to spend 80 dollars on a microtransaction. i consider this point to be a positive, because what is being sold is completely unnecessary.

6. game is written by perverts.

7. protagonist is a girl. this can’t be changed.

8. the main story is FANTASTIC. it’s really really really cool. finishing chapter 3 is what made me gush last night. the hifuu story is really cute too.

9. this might be something not everyone cares about, but the characters are very touchy-feely with each other, and with the protagonist. it’s very nice. i like when characters are handsy. skinship is compelling to me

10. writers aren’t pussies about yuri (important)

11. there is never not an event story going on (they rerun old events in between new ones), so if grinding event points is fun for you (it’s fun for me), that’s always an option no matter what.

12. great autobattle features. lots of customization for autobattles and auto-rematches for grinding materials.

13. despite what i just said, grinding is honestly optional. you don’t need to grind for levels, because levels come easily, and you don’t need to grind for materials after a while, because they give you so many.

14. story card (equippable items basically) art is cute. where would we be without modelo patchouli and her fat thighs?

15. despite having the usual scarlet devil mansion bias, a LOT of more obscure characters get a lot of spotlight, especially in event stories. one i remember enjoying a lot starred seija, sagume, and.. shizuha aki.. as the main characters (along with the protagonist of course). there are lots of cases like that.

16. characters all feel like they love you without it feeling at all like a harem game. sorry if this is cringe but don’t fucking lie and say you don’t want to be loved by the cast of touhou.

17. less of a point for me because i’ve been playing it since launch, but my girlfriend got into it recently and they have been ABSURDLY generous with her as a new player.

there are obviously criticisms to be had with the game (it’s a mobile game, it’s not perfect or anything by any stretch of the imagination), but you asked me what i liked about it. i’ve had a lot of fun with it in my time playing it, and my girlfriend is, like, obsessed with it, just getting into it.

[vikassagaar]

𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗸𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲: 𝗧𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝘂𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗲

Temperature Controlled Mug Market size is estimated to reach $1 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 7.6% during the forecast period 2024-2031.

𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞: 👉 https://lnkd.in/gsAV97ZP

𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬:

🔹 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘆𝗹𝗲𝘀: With #remote and hybrid work #environments becoming the norm, consumers seek on-the-go solutions that keep beverages at their ideal #temperatures, whether at home, in the office, or on the move.

🔹𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Smart #mugs now feature app connectivity, wireless charging, and customizable temperature settings. These innovations not only enhance #convenience but also cater to the tech-savvy and premium market segments.

🔹𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝘂𝗺 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀 & 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻: Stainless steel mugs are #gaining traction due to their superior insulation, #durability, and modern aesthetics, resonating with urban #professionals and coffee enthusiasts.

𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨: https://lnkd.in/gDS3k6Q6

𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬: Newell Brands | YETI | Thermos L.L.C. | Helen of Troy

Morgan Stanley | CamelBak | Libbey |Ball Corporation | Russell Tobin

Morphy Richards UK | Royal Caribbean Group | Tefal | Smeg UK Ltd.

Spectrum Brands, Inc | Dualit Ltd | Cascades.| Newell Brands ThermoSI

Ball Corporation | Libbey | Hamilton Beach UK| Rio Tinto

MABE | Grupo Modelo S.A. de C.V. | FEMSA | Arca Continental

Grupo Bimbo | Vitro | Grupo Industrial Saltillo | Sigma Alimentos

✨ (𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝟏𝟎𝟎𝟎$ 𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐬 | 𝐔𝐬𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐝𝐞: 𝐅𝐋𝐀𝐓𝟏𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤𝐨𝐮𝐭) https://lnkd.in/gVgvXpNR

[andy-paleoart]

Stromatolites! | Estromatólitos!

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Stromatolites are fascinating geological structures that hold crucial information about the early history of life on Earth. These formations are layered structures created by the activity of microbial communities, primarily cyanobacteria, in shallow aquatic environments. These ancient photosynthetic microorganisms played a significant role in Earth's early atmosphere by releasing oxygen as a byproduct of photosynthesis. The ability of cyanobacteria to thrive in such environments, including hypersaline or hot spring environments, makes stromatolites important environmental indicators.

They form through the trapping, binding, and precipitation of minerals by the sticky biofilms produced by microbial mats. The layering results from the repeated growth of these microbial communities over time. They have an extensive geological history, with some of the oldest known examples dating back over 3.5 billion years. These ancient structures provide valuable insights into the conditions and types of life that existed on Earth during its early stages.

The study of stromatolites has implications beyond Earth. Examining these ancient structures helps scientists in their search for signs of past or present life on other planets, providing a potential template for what to look for in extraterrestrial environments. While stromatolites were more prevalent in ancient times, they still exist today in a few select locations worldwide. Shark Bay in Western Australia is famous for its living stromatolites, providing a unique opportunity to study these ancient life forms in a contemporary setting.

The study of stromatolites is crucial for understanding the evolution of life on Earth. The layered structures provide a record of the interactions between early microbial life and the changing environment, offering glimpses into the development of complex ecosystems. They are remarkable geological features that offer a glimpse into Earth's ancient past and the early forms of life that shaped our planet! Studying these structures contributes not only to our understanding of Earth's history but also to the broader field of astrobiology as we explore the potential for life beyond our planet.

🇧🇷

Estromatólitos são estruturas geológicas fascinantes que contêm informações cruciais sobre a história inicial da vida na Terra. Essas formações são estruturas em camadas criadas pela atividade de comunidades microbianas, principalmente cianobactérias, em ambientes aquáticos rasos. Esses microrganismos fotossintéticos antigos desempenharam um papel significativo na atmosfera inicial da Terra, liberando oxigênio como subproduto da fotossíntese. A capacidade das cianobactérias de prosperar em ambientes extremos, incluindo ambientes hipersalinos ou de água termal, torna os estromatolitos indicadores ambientais importantes.

Eles se formam pela captura, ligação e precipitação de minerais pelos biofilmes pegajosos produzidos por tapetes microbianos. A formação em camadas resulta do crescimento repetido dessas comunidades microbianas ao longo do tempo. Eles têm uma extensa história geológica, com alguns dos exemplos mais antigos datando de mais de 3,5 bilhões de anos. Essas estruturas antigas fornecem dados sobre as condições e os tipos de vida que existiam na Terra durante seus estágios iniciais.

O estudo dos estromatolitos tem implicações além da Terra. Examinar essas estruturas antigas ajuda os cientistas em sua busca por sinais de vida passada ou presente em outros planetas, fornecendo um modelo potencial do que procurar em ambientes extraterrestres. Embora os estromatolitos fossem mais prevalentes em tempos antigos, ainda existem hoje em poucos locais selecionados em todo o mundo. Shark Bay, na Austrália Ocidental, é famosa por seus estromatolitos vivos, proporcionando uma oportunidade única de estudar essas formas de vida antigas em um ambiente contemporâneo.

O estudo dos estromatolitos é crucial para entender a evolução da vida na Terra. As estruturas em camadas fornecem um registro das interações entre a vida microbiana inicial e o ambiente em mudança, oferecendo vislumbres do desenvolvimento de ecossistemas complexos. Eles são características geológicas notáveis que oferecem uma visão do passado antigo da Terra e das formas iniciais de vida que moldaram nosso planeta! O estudo dessas estruturas contribui não apenas para nossa compreensão da história da Terra, mas também para o campo mais amplo da astrobiologia, enquanto exploramos o potencial de vida além do nosso planeta.

[fashionstore07]

Sofia Jeans Women's Melissa Flare High Rise Jeans https://mavely.app.link/e/xpjMTKueGQb

About this item Material: 67% Cotton/32% Polyester/1% Spandex/67% Algodón/32% Poliéster/1% Elastano Care: Machine washable/Lavable en máquina Country of Origin: Imported/Importado Size: Model is 5’10” and is wearing a size 18W/La modelo mide 5’10” y está usando una talla 18W Fit: Flare leg/Bota campana Rise and Inseam: High-rise; 12” front rise; 32.5” inseam/Tiro medio; 12” de tiro frontal; 32.5” de largo en la entrepierna Closure: Button closure with zip fly/Cierre de botón con cremallera Pockets: 5 pockets hold essentials/5 bolsillos para guardar lo esencial Features: Belt loops; very light distressing/Pasadores para cinturón; ligero desgastado Why You’ll Love It: Stretch denim keeps it comfortable./Denim ajustable que te mantiene cómoda. Women’s Melisa Flare High-Rise 5-Pocket Jeans from Sofia Jeans