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seasickbaby · 5 years

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Only You

Pairing: Christopher x reader

Prompt: Only You by Yoandri // Escape with me babe, we can run away. Explore our love your deepest fantasies...”

Warning: drinking, fluff, some angst?, really bad writing

Word Count: umm... 4k I'm sorry I got really carried away

A/N: hello my loves. I'm back with another semi decent fic for the beautiful @girlbabyvelez ‘s challenge. Congrats baby you deserve it and many more. Love you tonsss. Big thanks to Lauren. Just thank you. Also, theres a part in here where fans are kinda annoying but I'm in no way saying that cncowenrs are like that, it was just for story purposes. Enjoy :) <3

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His beauty captured your eye instantly.

He was tall and handsome, with brunette hair that poked out from underneath a black beanie, giving him a somewhat dark and mysterious look.

He sat at a table in the corner with a couple other guys. They were all laughing and goofing around, but something about his laugh made everyone else’s seem muffled; it was music to your ears. It was a loud, contagious laugh with a smile so wide and bright that it could light up a whole city.

You weren’t aware of the fact that you had been staring, and you darted your eyes as soon as his met yours, another angelic smile creeping up on his lips.

You pushed him out of your mind as you finished your song, the small bar at which you worked applauded. One table was particularly louder -- the boys you had seen a couple minutes earlier were all whistling and clapping. You smiled in their direction and his eyes met yours, sending a wink your way. Your cheeks turned a rosy red color before you grabbed the microphone again.

“This next song my mom used to sing to me when I was a little girl and I loved it, I hope you will love it too.”

You took a deep breath before beginning the first few notes of viveme by Laura Pausini. You closed your eyes, letting yourself feel the music completely; it took over you as you stood up from your stool and began walking around the small bar.

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“Bro didn’t you sing this song in La Banda??” Richard whispered to Christopher.

A soft ‘yea’ was all Christopher could manage out as he watched you with fascination. The way you connected with the audience, how you projected your passion for music, the way the lights hit your features at the perfect angles, your angelic voice: it all made Chris stare in awe.

“I’ll be back”

“Chris where are you-” Richard sighed and took a sip of his Pilsner “He is who he is.”

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Your grip on the microphone tightened and your eyes flew shut as you got ready to sing the chorus, but they quickly opened again as you heard another voice joined yours in unison. You looked around in confusion until you saw him.

He stood by the counter with a microphone in hand singing a verse of the song. Think Alejandro Sanz version. He smiled and began to walk towards the stage when he saw you look.

When did this turn into some high school musical shit?

Christopher hopped onto the stage, never breaking eye contact with you. His friends exploded into a roar of cheers when he grabbed your hand and spun you around.

As soon as his skin touched yours a wave of different sensations flowed through your body, making your breath hitch and heart flutter. It was a feeling you had never experienced before and you craved more.

You smirked at him and went along with the act, bringing his arms around you and swaying before breaking free and walking to the other side of the stage.

Christopher’s expression turned to one of shock and admiration as he watched you.

The rest of the song was performed with improvised choreography from you two, but as far as anyone was concerned, it looked practiced and planned.

He pulled you close to his chest and the song came to an end. You were both breathing heavily as the bar erupted in cheers.

“I’m Chris.” He smiled down at you

“Y/n.”

“Mi gente, a round of applause for y/n” He yelled into the microphone. You laughed as he raised your hand above your head as if you were a victorious boxer

You thanked everyone for listening and wished them a goodnight before hopping off the stage with Christopher at your heels.

“Wait, princesa.” He jogged to cut in front of you, lightly grabbing your shoulders.

“Let me buy you a drink.”

“And why should I let you do that?” You crossed your arms smiling.

“Because… I’m a nice guy?” He said with a laugh, “Plus, you think I’m cute.”

His comment took you by surprise. You opened your mouth to protest but just let out a dry chuckle, “Alright casanova.”

“But first, I want you to meet my friends. You know, just so they can tell you how great I am and all that.” He joked with a wink.

You just rolled your eyes playfully. You couldn’t help but feel butterflies in your stomach as you approached the boys, your right hand fidgeting with your bracelet. Secretly hoping that they would like you.

Why am I nervous? I don’t even know the guy.

“Chicos, les presentó a y/n.” Chris introduced you, placing his right hand on your lower back, giving you a small sense of security.

They all immediately stood up to greet you properly with a hug and a kiss on the cheek.

“It’s a pleasure to meet you all,” you said with a laugh after hugging the last one. You heard a quiet ‘oh my gosh she’s so pretty’ from your far left and when you turned your eyes caught the pretty olive skinned boy with the curly hair. You sent a sweet smile Joel’s way as he sheepishly looked at the ground smiling.

“So like I know we just met, but you real cute… and I just had to tell you, you know?” Richard said with a smile while scratching the back of his neck.

“And that performance!! Tienes mucho talento.” Zabdiel added with excitement.

“Mucho mas talentosa que Chris…” Erick joked underneath his breath with a cough.

“I’m sorry what was that?” Chris squinted his eyes.

“It’s true though! Y/N killed it out there, made you look like a drunk dad doing karaoke.” Joel elbowed chris with a chuckle.

Chris scoffed and slapped a hand over his heart, pretending to be hurt, but he couldn’t help from laughing, which made everyone else join in with laughter too.

“I’m sorry Chris but you’re just gonna have to admit that I’m a better singer than you.” You shrugged your shoulders playfully. “With a face like that, it would be unfair if you had it all.”

The words flew out of your mouth without a second thought but you instantly regretted them. The guys immediately went crazy with ‘oooo’s and ‘aye‘s and Chris’ smirk grew even wider.

“See, I was right.”

You spent the rest of the night talking and drinking with the boys. You quickly learned that they were some of the chillest people you had ever met and you found yourself dreading the night’s end. You looked at the time and was shocked at how long you had been hanging out with them.

“Bueno chicos, it’s been fun but it’s getting late and I have to head home.” You said while standing up from the table and putting your jacket on.

Chris stood up right after you and quickly offered to walk you home.

The boys gave each other a knowingly look. When Christopher took a girl home, or back to his hotel room, he usually ended up sleeping with her. And after that one night the girl would be long forgotten. They were a little bummed considering how well they had clicked with you.

“What! Why are you leaving so early??” Erick pouted and you laughed his attempt at puppy dog eyes.

“Erick, baby, it’s 2 am and look, Zabdiel is already asleep.” You commented as you cupped his chin with your hand. Everyone turned to look at Zabdiel who had his beanie pulled down over his eyes, arms crossed over his chest, and mouth agape, snoring deep in sleep -- a sight that made them burst into laughter.

“But you have to promise to have another night out with us sometime this week okay?” Joel pointed a finger at you before pulling you into a tight hug.

After finally saying your last goodbye to the boys you walked out of the bar with Chris’ arm around your shoulder. The walk to your apartment was around 15 minutes but with Chris, time seemed to fly by.

His goofy personality kept you constantly laughing; never having a dull moment with him. He even offered to give you a piggyback ride but it only lasted a solid minute before he tripped and made you both plummet to the ground.

“You’re such an idiot!” You managed to get out between laughs.

“Ay mi rodilla, me lastime. Kiss it.” He whined in a baby voice.

“You fucking baby.” You rolled your eyes as you gave in and kissed his knee.

Once you got to your building you swiped your card and greeted the security guard at the front. You hesitated at the door of your apartment before unlocking it; you wanted to spend more time with Chris but you didn’t want it to be a one night stand. You really liked him and didn’t want to mess anything up. Finally gathering up enough courage, you turned to him and asked if he would like to come in. You let go of a breath you hadn’t noticed you’d been holding when a grin spread across his face and he nodded.

You opened the door of your small but cozy apartment, letting Chris in first.

“Wow this place is beautiful… and that view!” His eyes lit up as he ran towards the window. “You didn’t tell me you lived by the beach.”

You giggled as you tossed your keys on the counter and walked up next to him, opening the sliding door that led into the balcony.

“I know, I’m very lucky.” You said, looking over at Chris, the view not being the only thing you were referring to. “Be right back.”

You went back inside only to come out a couple minutes later with a bottle of wine and two glasses, wiggling your eyebrows at him.

“We’re gonna keep drinking?” He chuckled.

“We’re just making a toast.”

“To what?

“A new friendship.” You softly responded, raising your glass.

“Cheers to that.” He smiled back at you and clinked your glasses together.

After deciding that you didn’t want the night to end, you and Chris laid on the balcony, stargazing and listening to the ocean. Talking to Chris was so easy -- he made you feel safe and comfortable. The conversation jumped from topic to topic as you learned more about one another. Suddenly, Chris jolted up into a sitting position.

“Wanna see me flip this wine bottle, I’m really good at it.” He stood up and got into position to flip the bottle.

“Chris no!” You snatched the bottle away from him, eager to avoid a late night/early morning trip to the ER.

Instead of flipping glass bottles, you finished the wine along with some cookies as you laid on Chris’ chest, his hands playing with your hair and running ring-studded fingers up and down your arm.

“You know, when I still lived in Ecuador I used to sit outside our house and just stare at the stars all night, wondering where life would take me.” He broke the peaceful silence that was making you doze off. “Now when I look at the stars, I’m amazed at how far I’ve come, but they always remind me of my life before…..” He trailed off mid sentence, almost accidentally revealing that he was famous.

You raised your head up to look at him but he just kept staring at the stars, “Before what?”

“Never mind, it’s nothing.” He said rather quickly, “Can I borrow your guitar?”

Chris began to sing ‘more than words’ as the sun started to rise over the horizon.

The next morning you woke up alone in bed, yet you remember falling asleep on the balcony with Chris after he sang to you. You figured he must have carried you to bed and couldn’t help but feel a little sad at the fact that he had left without saying goodbye. You stood up, yawning, and decided to take a quick shower to wake you up. During the whole duration of the shower you smiled as you kept replaying last night’s events, still not quite believing it was real. The more you thought about it the less sure you were that it wasn’t just a dream. When you stepped out into your room again the smell of coffee and pancakes took you by surprise. Putting a robe on, you followed the smell all the way to the kitchen and saw a shirtless Chris standing by the oven, with all the concentration in the world, flipping pancakes. You crossed your arms and leaned against the door frame, the corners of your mouth creeping up into a big smile.

“Please tell me we’re not having burnt pancakes for breakfast.” You said from the door.

Chris turned around, a smile on his lips, but as soon as he saw you his mouth dropped open, his eyes scanning you up and down. “Buenos dias princesa. Don’t you worry, I’m a pro.” He winked before turning his attention back to the pancakes.

You walked up to him and wrapped your arms around his torso, leaning your head on his back for a second before standing on your tippy toes to give him a quick kiss on the cheek.

“I’m gonna get dressed,” you told him. Just as you turned to walk away, he grabbed your hand and pulled you back into a hug. You giggled against his chest as you reciprocated his warm embrace. “Chris I need to get readyyy,” you whined and he begrudgingly let you go.

After all the breakfast dishes were cleaned up, you walked Christopher to the door and you guys stared at one another in peaceful silence before he smirked and let out a sigh.

“What?” You curiously asked.

“Que bonita te ves.” And after that statement Christopher started to lean in. Your heart raced as you closed the gap between you two, placing a soft but passionate kiss on his lips.

“I’ll see you later?” He asked after biting his bottom lip.

“Yea.” You smiled at him. He walked away holding your hand out as far as he could before letting go. You closed the door and leaned your back against it, unable to stop the smile that quickly formed as you shook your head and let out a small laugh.

The rest of your week consisted of hanging out with Chris and his friends, going out for ice cream, roller blading, and reluctantly seeing Annabelle 3 while you clung to Chris’ arm the whole time.

“I’m still shaking bro.” Chris laughed as he showed you his shaking hand.

You were holding onto his arm while laughing when suddenly a squealing girl came running up to the both of you. Chris immediately let go of your hand as soon as he saw her.

“Hola mi amor! Can we take a picture?” The girl squealed, hugging him by the neck and kissing his cheek. She asked him to kiss her back as she took out her phone for a picture. She thanked him and walked off to join her friends, a satisfied look on her face.

“Hey so ... who was that?” You questioned Chris, cocking your head to the side.

“I have no idea, they must’ve thought I was somebody else. I tend to get that a lot so I just started going along with it.” Chris shrugged nonchalantly. His answer seemed suspicious, but you believed him nevertheless. Why would he lie?

Later that day you went to dinner to enjoy one last night with Chris before he left to New York on a business related trip. He took you to a restaurant downtown and had a table set up at the corner with candles and flowers. You loved going out with the other boys, but you were glad to have some alone time with Chris.

Once the waiter took your orders Chris stood up to go to the bathroom and you used that time to check your phone and catch up on the latest news. When you went on instagram you were taken aback by all the notifications that swarmed your screen. You clicked on something a friend had tagged you in asking if that was you, and to your surprise, it was. The video was of you and chris singing from the night you met. It had thousands of views and comments but you were too confused to process anything. You clicked on the account that had posted the video and saw that it was filled with pictures of Chris and the other guys. After not much investigation you found Chris’s instagram along with his band’s, CNCO, which he had never bothered to mention.

You saw him come back and quickly put your phone away, determined to ask him why he would keep that from you. But not long after he sat down the food came, and chris dug right in so you decided to wait until after dessert.

You sat in silence for the rest of dinner picking at your food, appetite completely gone. Chris grabbed your hand, noticing something was wrong.

“Amor, qué pasa?” He looked at you worryingly.

“You would never lie to me right?” You spoke quietly.

“Never, why?”

You gulped nervously, rubbing your sweaty palms on your jeans. You debated whether or not to confront him, afraid that it might ruin things between you two.

“Why didn’t you tell me about who you really are…” You asked, your eyes not meeting his.

His grip on your hand loosened as his head dropped -- the moment he had been dreading was finally here.

He sighed before opening his mouth to respond, but nothing seemed to come out. After a couple seconds of silence Chris finally spoke up.

“That day at the bar… I felt attracted to you from the moment I saw you. I realized you didn’t know who I was and it felt… nice. You didn’t want me for my fame, you just wanted me for me. I enjoyed being just a guy for once and so did the boys. I-“

He was rudely interrupted when a small group of girls came up and tapped Chris on the shoulder, making him jump a little.

“Can we take a picture???” The girls giggled.

“Of course.” He responded with a smile, trying to hide the annoyance in his voice. He gave you an apologetic look as he stood up and started conversing with each one of them. You watched him intently, in awe of the way he interacted with the fans.

You started to feel a bit uncomfortable when they started giving you side glances and dirty looks. You shifted awkwardly in your seat, waiting for Chris to come back, but those pictures took longer than expected with every girl wanting multiple pictures with different poses.

Deciding that you had had enough, you waited until Chris wasn’t looking to leave forty bucks on the table and make your way out of the restaurant.

He saw you leaving from the corner of his eye, but when he began to follow you he was pulled back by a fan grabbing his hand.

“Let her go, you deserve someone who’s not gonna use your for your fame anyways.” She said matter of factly and it made Chris’ blood boil with anger.

“With all due respect nena, you don’t know her.” And with that Chris ran to follow you out the door but you were no longer in sight. He tried calling you but it went straight to voicemail.

‘Y/N, bebe, I’m so sorry I should’ve never lied to you. Please call me back. We can work this out.’

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After you exited the restaurant, you called your best friend to tell her you were coming over. While you waited for the uber to arrive, a million thoughts ran through your head as you began to overthink.

Was I just a distraction from his usual life?

Was our thing just a meaningless fling until he could go off to the next city to find someone new?

You were pulled out of your thoughts by your cell phone ringing. You looked down to see that the caller ID was Chris. You bit your lip, hovering your thumb over the ‘answer’ button but deciding last minute to let it go to voicemail.

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After multiple ignored phone calls, Chris decided that he would take an uber to your house. When he got in the car he buried his head in his hands. He heard a ding and scrambled to grab his phone, hoping it was you, but it was only Zabdiel.

Z: bro where are you? we have to head out for the airport in an hour.

C: she found out.

Z: isn’t that a good thing?

C: no. I lied to her and now she won’t talk to me.

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You played the voicemail over and over for your best friend to hear. She listened to you rant for minutes on end as she nodded along.

“What do I do.” You said in an exasperated tone.

“Just talk to him…?”

“No you don’t understand I feel like he’s a different person, he has a whole side of him I don’t know about.”

“Y/N” You friend grabbed you by the shoulders sternly, “He’s still the same Chris you know and like, he just happens to work in the music industry.”

You knew she was right. You technically didn’t have a reason to be that mad, after all, you weren’t officially together. You were about to protest when you got a text message from Richard.

R: Hey y/n. I heard what happened with Christopher… I know you’re mad at us for not telling you the truth and I’m really sorry. We got carried away by the fact that you treated us like regular guys that we didn’t realize how it could affect you.

You: Thanks Rich, I appreciate it.

R: Chris is devastated right now. We’ve never seen him like this over a girl, but you’re different. I see the way he looks at you… You’re really special to him. Please just let him explain.

You searched Chris’ contact on your phone, hesitating before pressing the call button.

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Chris had said no more than two words the whole ride to the airport. The guys noticed how downhearted he was about the whole situation but they didn’t know what to do. He had messed up one of the greatest things he had going for him and it was all his fault. He knew a relationship would be difficult with his schedule but maybe if he had just told you the truth from the beginning you would've been willing to work through it with him.

He had his headphones in, lost in thought when his phone rang in his hands, your picture appearing on the screen.

“Y/n???”

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His voice cracked when saying your name and it broke your heart.

“Hey Chris… I’m sorry for leaving the restaurant without explanation. I just needed to process things.” You spoke softly into the phone.

“No, I’m sorry about lying to you, it was wrong. I shouldn’t be leaving things like this.”

You chuckled a little, “It’s your job.”

“Yea… But you deserve someone who’s always going to be there for you.” His voice for quieter with each word.

“Hey hey, well I want you… We’ll work this out okay? Just… don’t sing with another girl at a bar in New York.” You tried to joke, although it sounded much better in your head, thankfully it got a small laugh out of Chris.

“Don't worry. You’re the only one, it’s only you.”

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The whole week Chris was away he sent you voice messages and videos everyday; from him being a complete crackhead with Erick to singing a variety of different love songs. Each one brought a smile to your face, brightening up your day. You couldn’t wait for the day that he came back, even though you hadn’t been given you a specific date.

That morning you made your way to work while listening to their newest single ‘de cero’, already singing along to every word. When you got the bar you were surprised to see that the stage was already set up, one of the bartenders informed you that they had booked someone else for the day. You crossed your arms in annoyance, wondering who could take your shift so last minute. The lights dimmed and five guys walked out. You squinted, not quite believing your eyes as you saw Christopher begin to sing.

In the middle of the song he got down from the stage and made his way towards you, placing a small blue envelope in your hands.

“Escape with me babe, we can run away. Explore our love your deepest fantasies. I want to show you, everything we can do. Yea there’s no limit to our love baby.” He sang as you opened the envelope to find two plane tickets to Fiji.

Tears formed in your eyes as you mouthed the words ‘really?’ but Chris’ only response was a lengua kiss that you loved.

You knew there would be a lot of difficulties when dating a pop star, but there was no one else you would want to overcome them with.

Christopher really made you feel like the only girl in the world.

#christopher velez #cnco fanfic #cnco fic #cnco chris #cnco #cncowners #fanfic #cnco blurb #I'm sorry the ending was so bad #its very late and my pea brain is tired #goodnight

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romanticstyleintheworld · 5 years

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Broken Heart - Alejandro Sanz

Shiver for this broken heart (shivering 'cause it's too cold). Shiver for this broken heart (for this broken heart).

You see, there’s no room for three without two. Life goes and comes, and never stops, And what do I know?

Please, lie to me. Tell me there still something between us, that your room never sees the Sun, neither time nor pain exists. Come with me if you want to lose yourself into nowhere for no reason.

Yes, I know, a heart out of sight is a heart out of mind. That’s a cheating heart, my dear.

But, you know that, deep in my soul, the pain of believing in you still remains. What happened to that beautiful feeling of being alive? Why did you heal me when I was in pain? If today you’re leaving me again with a broken heart.

And who’s gonna bring me their feelings? Who’s gonna ask me to never leave? Who’s gonna keep me warm tonight? Who’s gonna fix this broken heart? Who’s gonna bring the spring since January? and who’s gonna bring down the Moon so we can play? Tell me, if you leave me, sweetheart, who’s gonna fix this broken heart?

Shiver for this broken heart. Shiver for this broken heart.

Sharing does not mean give away your leftovers, that’s charity, my dear. If you don’t know, let me be the one who tells you: every cloud has a silver lining. But I know for sure that after you… after you, there’s nothing left. So, why did you fix my broken heart, if you’re gonna leave anyway?

Who’s gonna bring me their feelings? Who’s gonna ask me to never leave? Who’s gonna keep me warm tonight? Who’s gonna fix this broken heart? Who’s gonna bring the spring since January? and who’s gonna bring down the Moon so we can play? Tell me, if you leave me, sweetheart, who’s gonna fix this broken heart?

Who’s gonna bring down the Moon so we can play? Who’s gonna bring the spring since January? So we can play. Tell me who, if you’re gone. My dear.

#AlejandroSanz #CorazonPartio #Alejandro Sanz

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drummerqueenrmt · 5 years

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Playlist Snooping

piI was tagged by @inthelapofthewhitequeen. Thank you so much 💛

rules: we’re snooping your playlist. put your entire music library on shuffle and list the first ten songs, then tag.

1) Fix You - Coldplay

2) Como Camarón - Estopa

3) Too much love will kill you - Queen

4) ¿Y si fuera ella? - Alejandro Sanz

5) Still loving you - Scorpions

6) The Mission Theme - Ennio Morricone

7) Barcelona - Freddie & Montserrat Caballé

8) Candle in the wind - Elton John

9) La revolución sexual - La casa azul

10) Mujer contra mujer - Mecano

(I’m Spanish btw, that’s why you see a mix)

I tag @roger-taylor-stole-my-heart and @piinkaliice

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unpuzzlemylego · 6 years

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Get to know me tag 🌸

Aaaa I was tagged in this by @so-ver-saucy and she’s wonderful and I havent spoken to her but...!! I see you and you sound so wholesome!! Anyway— thank you!

Rules: Answer to 30 questions and then tag 20 blogs you’d like to know better

Nickname: I mostly go by Gen! Nice to meet you!

Gender: I’m a girl

Zodiac: Taurus ⭐️

Height: 5’0” hi yes I need to grow

Age: 16

Time: 10:48pm and I should be studying—

Favorite bands/ solo artists: Hm. Well, I’m still getting into Kpop so from that genre, only BTS and LOONA. Then there’s JRock and uh- Aqua Timez, ONE OK ROCK, Asian Kung-fu Generation, SID (more pop than rock?) and Flow are the ones I remember right now. American, we have Pierce the Veil (ha guess I’m edgy oops), Rihanna, Maroon 5 and Bruno Mars? And then there’s Shakira and Alejandro Sanz and Ricardo Arjona and Eros Ramazzotti from my latina side 💖.

Song stuck in your mind: 134340 snuck up on me while writing this and I didn’t even realize it.

Last movie I saw: Rewatched Coco. I’m proud to say I did not cry. 10/10 movie, would recommend.

Last thing I googled: Two Men and a Truck—

Other blogs: My main. I didn’t want to suddenly become a kpop blog, so I made a side. Come to think of it, some of my BTS mutuals follow that blog, I should get around to tell them

Do I get asks: Nope ha :’)

Why I chose my username: Let Go (BTS) is a great song. I can actually understand some of it without subs and it helped me make a decision in life!!

Following: 290-something? 93?

Average amount of sleep: Around 4 hours most nights. Weekends, anywhere from 3 hours to 12.

Lucky number: I don’t think I have one to be honest. All numbers are great pfft

What am I wearing: Free T-shirt from a birthday package at an ice skating arena and shorts

Dream job: Running a bakery/cafe with friends!!

Dream trip: Hmmmm I wanna go all over the world, not just one place! First up, though - visit all the Disney parks around the globe!! Preferably with friends!!!

Favorite food: Ice cream. For a main course, probably arroz a la valenciana. But sweets are always good.

Play any instruments: I used to play the clarinet in band, but then I got out :’)

Favorite song: Kemuri, by One Ok Rock? I mean I heard it back in seventh grade and it just kind of blew my mind at the time. It was 6am, and I was working on a project due that day. I think it’s my favorite song in name only; there are too many songs I love and I don’t think I love Kemuri more than the very recent Paradise or than Rainbow by Kesha.

Play(ed) any sports: Not in a team, but I did take volleyball. It was really fun. My friends and I would skip dismissal (we had to sign out and wait for our buses to be called in the auditorium) to play for longer. We almost got caught several times. I was also in football once and it was funny because I was the only girl there but I would always be really competitive. And I was in dance for a year and I fairly okay at it but I was only in it because a friend was, too.

Hair color: Dark brown but I’m thinking maybe purple ends? I’m indicisive, honestly.

Eye color: Dark brown.

Most iconic song: Is there such a thing?

Language you speak/ are learning: Spanish was my first language, English my second. I’m aiming for Japanese third, Italian fourth, Korean fifth and maybe French sixth. I want to learn so much but I hardly work for it orz

Random fact: I’ve moved ~12 times. Most of those (say about 9?) were in one year.

Describe yourself as aesthetics/things: Pictures of the sunset from a plane window, running in heels, a messy desk with dozens of papers haphazardly scattered on it, an overabundance of plushies, always wearing earbuds, oversized hoodies, too many pens, and poems for friends almost crossing into questionably romantic territory.

As for the people I tag- let’s pretend it didn’t say 20. I tag @thestrangedodo (pls describe yourself as aesthetic things), @fakeluvjin, @scattycathy, @ghosttypejoon, @infiressugathroughjams, and anyone else who wants to do this!!

If you managed to read all that— wow. I already love you 💖💕💖💕💕💕💕

#2! 3! words #a lot of words actually yikes #about me

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gurrux · 6 years

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♡Get to know me tag♡

Thank you Perrie <3

Tagged by: @tartara-to-eto

Nicknames: Mars/Gurru

Gender: Female

Zodiac: Aquarius

Favorite bands/Solo artists: Smashing Pumpkins, NIN, Rammstein, Soundgarden, New Order

Song stuck in my head: Carry on Wayward Son (it reminds me of the Winchester bros ok)

Last Movie I Saw: Infinity War to see what the hype was about

Last Thing I Googled: Fanart of the bachelors in a game called “Trio of Towns” because they are gawgiss

Do I Get Asks: LOL like twice a year IDK

Why I Chose My Username: Gurru is my childhood family nickname *shrugs*

Following: idk

Average Amount of Sleep: Maybe like 4 good hours

Lucky Number: 7

What I Am Wearing: leggings(navy), flats(zebra print), and a workout sweater(black)

Dream Job: author/ social worker

Dream Trip: Egypt, Cambodia, Thailand

Favourite Food: Korean food not even gonna lie but I’m not picky either

Play Any Instruments: nope

Favorite Song: Right now: “No Es Lo Mismo” by Alejandro Sanz

Play(ed) Any Sports: nah

Most Iconic Song: idk

Random Fact: I had prominent ocd when I was little but I’m doing much better now and it’s mostly under control

Describe Yourself as Aesthetics/Things: vintage dresses, walking barefoot in the grass, laughing even after everyone is over the joke, lying in bed in the dark thinking about shit to write, the color violet, messy violet hair

Tagging! @as--the--world--falls--down @sugarcoatedlucifer @iswearonthesugarofmycoffee @love-is-all-you-need-13 @princelesthottie @mugcostanza

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heavenbreakable · 6 years

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Hey, I have been tagged by the lovely @fragilelittleteacup soo yes I should definitely do this! :D (thanks btw!)

Rules: Answer 30 questions and tag 20 blogs you’d like to know better!

Nicknames: Uh, Lau I guess?

Gender: Female.

Zodiac: I am a...wait for it, the most awful sign according to like...the whole internet: GEMINI. BOOM. In fact I turned 35 recently but I rather not talk about it :P

Height: 5′3 yes I am SMOL.

Time: 23.41 here in Spain.

Favourite Bands/Solo Artists: Oooh dear: editors, queen, david bowie, taylor swift, lady gaga, avril lavigne,india martinez, alejandro sanz, beyoncé, rihanna,k.flay, all sorts of vintage and 80′s bands and music such a spandau ballet etc...also I was a big BSB and Spice girls fan once (yes I loved them both)

Song Stuck In My Head: Everything is awesome - The lego movie

Last Movie I Saw: Game night :)

Last Show I Watched: Finished watching season 3 of Ray Donovan.

Last Thing I Googled: Uh, translation of some German word I think.

Other Blogs: @myrpgworld for all my RP stuff and ideas.

Do You Get Asks: no never tbh

Why I Chose My Username: Stella Gibson (Gillian Anderson, the fall) is my bae forever and bisexual because she is and I am.

Following: IDK a fucking lot of people.

Average Amount Of Sleep: six or seven hours, I think. On a good night.

Lucky Number: 3

What I’m Wearing: My big white hello kitty PJ shirt and that’s it lmao.

Dream Job: definitely a writer.

Dream Trip: Interesting...since I’ve been thinking about it a lot lately it would be to go to New York for a few days and get lost there and just know the city which was the main inspiration for one of my books

Favorite Food: pasta

Play An Instrument: Noooope, bless.

Nationality: Spanish, actually my father is Chilean so I am both.

Favorite Songs: Two hearted spider - Editors among many others

I tag whoever sees this and wants to do it :)

#personal #misc #meme

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stuckinapatriarchalbullshitland · 4 years

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A Little Rant/// Music Industry

Since a colombian friend told me about Camren and I started to ship the girls, I gave myself the job of understanding a little more about the world in which they worked. When I learned that they had both came from a reality music show I knew there was more than they showed us so I took on the task of researching about the music industry aKa the shit hole. Everything I discovered about it disgusted me completely. In fact I heard a podcast of Camren in Spanish where they did an interview with a former music industry producer who quit his job because he couldn't stand to see all the bad things they did to artists in that shit hole. A shit hole that apparently has a lot of money and power but in reality that money and that power was diminished when in 1999 Napster appeared (a pirate program to download free music) and with it the whole empire of the music industry went to hell. In the interview, the producer admitted how difficult it was to record an album. Hard and expensive. It is very expensive to invest in the era of an artist and the record companies had it always in mind but now with so many ways to have free music those record companies have to look for more profitable forms of return on investment. That is why in modern times artists do not earn money for talent and are not promoted for having it but for the image they can sell from an artist to the general public. Right now the image sells more than talent and that is practically a proven fact. Because we already know that an artist means investment, especially if he/she is working under a large or majors record company. Sony, Warner, Universal, etc. Now an artist is promoted with PRs (public relations), these public relations differ in many ways and there is not only one. - Public Relationship to hide homosexuality or a real relationship that the artist has preferred to keep private (Homosexual or heterosexual) - Public Relationship for promotion, is when an artist joins another artist to promote a musical collaboration between them or another project in common - Public Relationship of change an image, is when an artist joins another artist by concept of image. This occurs when an artist with a certain image (Example pop, teen artists or younger) needs to change to an adult image, to reach another type of audience. These are just examples of PRs and are not all bad. A good PR with a good team can even be beneficial for both parties and not only for one of them and a very clear example of this is the family of Will Smith and his wife Jada. There are many examples of good PRs but unfortunately in our fandom we have only had bad examples and they have only benefited the counterpart more than our girls and that is not a mystery. As far as I know, these PR contracts with Camila and Lauren have been varied. Lauren: Her PR with Lucy served them both. Lauren to leave the closet and Lucy to gain visibility in her career as a model. Her PR with Ty. That PR only benefited him and we already know how. I'm not sure if he or she paid for the PR but we know it only benefited him. (I did not put Brad or Luis Felipe because they were not very durable or well-known PRs) Camila: Her PR with Matthew served him more than her and that was also noticed. He gained followers and visibility and she made good contacts with magazines of shows like Marie Claire. It was a PR that she did not enjoy and that we could also notice but it was not as brutal as Shonmila. Her PR with Shon. The first time it served them both and was well orchestrated. This second time, it is he who has paid for the PR therefore it is he who has benefited most from this fucking circus. The type of PR that Shonmila has undoubtedly encompasses the three types of PRs, so the reversal of the circus has had to be the tripe that in other cases and it shows. My fervent belief that Camila accepted this new PR with Shon is still standing because she believed it would be the same as the one they both had in 2015, striking but without much theater. Camila was wrong. I feel that she put her trust in Shon believing he would protect her but it hasn't been that way and that has been noticed since last July when this circus began. I think the only thing Camila has won from this show has been creative freedom. The opportunity to capture the music she have always wanted with the help of the PR and Living Proof is a great example of that freedom. But it is a freedom that comes at the cost of her emotional stability. An emotional stability that her beloved and bland manager has not taken into account at all since Ewmila. Today I decided to give myself the job of reading the clauses of an artistic contract Manager - Artist and it has been amazing to know that there are Pro-Manager and Pro-Artist contracts. I have read the first one and it is brutal. Each paragraph of that fucking benefited no one but the manager and left the artist in a very bad concept. I know that there are different types of management contracts but we all know how dirty the industry is, a management contract will always benefit the managers than the artists and the case of Alejandro Sanz, being sued by his manager and the manager winning the demand is just one example of that. Because it is supposed, or we all assume that it is the artist who hires a manager who works for him/her, not vice versa no? Yes, this is how it should be but don't forget folks, the artists are not the bosses of the managers those bosses are the record companies. They work for the record companies and the record companies are the ones that exploit the artists so those who will always win in that sense are the managers and the record companies unless the artist has good legal representatives on their side. So Camila, don't forget to have good lawyers by your side when you can kick Epic and Roger's asses when your contract with them ends because you will need them. (Fuck, as if she read my blog) (>. <) Personally I hope that if Camila changes the label and manager in the future, she can sign a contract that takes into account her problems with anxiety and OCD and that prevents her from going through disastrous situations like what she is living with this circus, because It deserves a solid and prosperous career yes, but money is not everything. Her physical and emotional health should also be a priority for record labels and managers not only think about how much money they can get to her or any artist in the industry. Because an artist can be very good and make them earn good money but if that artist gets sick or has emotional problems, he/she will not give them all the benefits they are looking for. I hope someday the shit hole understands that artists aren't money machines but human beings, more vulnerable than the rest of us because they work with art and art has always been delicate, more emotional than mental and thanks to that they can make for us the music they give us, the art that fans like so much. Please take care of the artists. Thank you for reading.

#a little rant #music industry #management contracts #PRs #camila cabello #lauren jauregui #camren #personal thoughts #artist #music

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#REALSHAKIRA with Xavi Martinez

Touring: "My kids will accompany me to the tour. They're my biggest incentive for touring. They'll accompany me for most of it but will have to stay home for a few nights. I was talking about this to Gerard, he said that one of his biggest incentive for playing is knowing that Milan and Sasha are watching him play. I think that's why he plays with such joy because he knows his sons follow him and idolize him, especially Milan who's football obsessed. Paternity is the biggest boost of energy for him. And for me it's the same. Now it's not only the fans who I want to impress but also my kids. I want them to live this experience with me."

Family "One thing I have clear, is that family is the most important thing. Love is the most important thing. Everything else is secondary in life. When everybody you love is doing well, everything else will fall into place eventually. But they [Geri and the kids] are the most important in my life for sure." "Narcissism,egotism,fame...all these things mixed together without a foundation of values and without a strong family basis, and if you don't dedicate enough time, energy and commitment to our people... You have to have commitment to something in life. To people, ideologies, and our family has to be one of them. I see it that way, and so does Gerard. We're very compatible in that way, that we share a lot of important core values, and that's like the common denominator between us."

Shakira for Los40

More kids? "I don't know. I honestly would love to have more kids. I've really enjoyed my experience as a mother, even if it's the hardest job I've ever had. I've never thought it would be this hard, I think about them all the time and they take out a lot of energy not only physically but also mentally and emotionally." Q: Are you a good Mother? S:I don't know. I don't think anybody can know, until they're at least 18 years old and we see how they turn out. I try to be the best I can be around them" Q: Do they have inclinations towards a certain career or passion yet? S: It's a bit premature but I do start to see certain inclinations. Sasha is very artistic, he's passionate about music. I think they both have the musical gene but Milan has such a strong devotion to football right now that he doesn't think about anything else right now that isn't Barca and the National team. But I think they'll both be musical because I start noticing certain things about them: they sing in tune, they have good rhythm too. I don't know if they'll be like their mom though [laughs].No, but i'm not obsessed about them following my path. I want to give them all the best resources they can have so they can live out their potential. They'll figure out on their own what their passions are. I want them to find their own path in life and find something they're truly passionate in so they'll be truly happy in life."

Question by Alejandro Sanz: AS: When was the first time you fell in love with a song? Do you remember the exact moment when music came over you and become important in your life? Big hugs and kisses to you! S: I love Alejandro, he truly is one of my closest industry friends and also outside of it. I love him as a person and I actually talked to him yesterday. To answer his question, I would have to say my love with music had to be through Donna Summer. She launched an album called 'Bad Girls'. I think I was around 3 years old and I was obsessed with it. Then I discovered middle eastern music, and with that I also discovered dancing. That's where that side of me started waking up. These two things together have always been a huge part of me."

Transcending

"When I was younger I said that I didn't care as much as fame but more to transcend and become somebody important in life. I think those are dreams you have as a young adult. To me it was important to be relevant, to build my legacy and earn my place in society, and to be somebody remembered. Now, I'm a bit more cynical, in the sense that I understand that we're so small and meaningless that it's impossible to be remembered forever. If I want to get transcendental, maybe i'll be remembered 5-10 years later after i'm gone, but at the end human memory is short and the history books are reserved for a small bunch. The only thing i'm worried about now is transcending in my sons hearts and that they can transcend and leave their marks on people around them. I guess my perspective now has reduced a bit but i'm still as intense as always."

Philantrophy work "I do this because I think it's my obligation. If I have this opportunity in life to help others it's something I have to do. I also hope my kids see it this way as they grow up. I want them to understand that we all have responsibilities to help others. Especially with this globalized world we live in. It's like the butterfly effect, we can't expect for something that happens in one place of the world to not affect the rest of the world. Everything we do, or not do is bound to have a consequence and we can't evade that reality."

“In today's world, more than to talk about who are our leaders, it's important, now more than ever, to not give up and to make sure that discourses that promote hate, racism, intolerance, segregation, don't penetrate in our society. Today more than ever, we have to teach kids values that can't be corrupted. That they can grow up with a vision that is progressive, pluralist, and that's something that we as parents, teachers, and a society have to focus on. All of this so that a crazy guy can't tell us what we're supposed to think or do. I think that all people in political power should be psychologically evaluated. They evaluate pilots why don't they do the same to people in power? All jokes aside, I think they should consider this.”

*Pablo Alboran calls and says that he's a fan of her work. Tells her he admires her and asks her how she's managed to constantly change her style of music without giving in to the expectations of the fans who sometimes are reluctant to change*

S: Thank you for your words. The advantages of being a solo artist is that you're able to make choice for youself. And I personally never have focused on delivering albums with a certain concept or sound. To me the important thing is always the songs. I've always let music flow organically and many of them come in different forms and genres and I've never been scared to try new things. The only thing i'm scared of not being able to make good songs. For example, when I first started the process of this album, I was a bit scared to begin making music but not to experiment. Pop music gives you that license to explore and go different directions. I think fans will follow that path with you."

Childhood Q: If you watch videos of yourself of a child, what do you think about yourself? S: They say your subconcious is always present, it never really changes. And I think that in essence i'm the same. Some things might change, physically, and maybe mentally but in essense I remember myself the same.

#took me a while but the interview was really good #appreciate any comments/RB's/likes #shakira #interview #el dorado

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wishedraven · 7 years

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20 Questions Tag!

I was tagged by @markhyuck-is-real-af thank you sis!!

I have to answer 20 questions and then tag someone

Nickname: Nallino(mama nallino), Nai, Nalli...

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius!^-^

Height: 1.70(tho I'm the smallest one in my family?!)

Orientation: Pan

Nationality: Spanish

Fave Fruit: Banana, apple, strawberry, peach...

Fave Season: Winter, I loooove Christmas

Fave Book: The Lord of the flies, don't know why

Fave Flower: Lavender or water lily

Fave Scent: Lavender, chocolate, the sea...

Fave Animal: Wolf, fox(desert fox Inseong!), narwal...

Fave colours: Blue, pink and purple

Coffee, Tea or Ho Coco: HOt CocO YAaSSs

Average Hours Of Sleep: 7-10

Cat or Dog: PUPPEERRS!!!!

Favourite Fictional Character: ARE YOU REALLY ASKE¡ING ME THIS????? I DONT KNOOOWW THERE ARE TOOO MANYC

Number Of Blankets: 2

Dream Trip: I've always wanted to travel around the world

Blog created: No fucking idea, 2 years? 1?

Number of Followers: 102 which is incredible cause I DONT DO SHIT like really wowie LOVE YOU ALL SO MUCH

Fave Bands: Gfriend, Blackpink, NCT, EXO, BTS, Seventeen, Shinee, Dreamcatcher, Sistar, 2ne1, Red Velvet, EXID, Pristin, B.A.P, Day6, GOT7, Mosta X, History, Astro, SF9, Pentagon, VIXX, Nu'est, IOI, Wannaone, SNSD, Mamamoo, Great Guys, Varsity, Divicio, Efecto pasillo, Maná, Little Mix, Queen, Nancys Rubias

Fave Solo Artist: ALEJANDRO SANZ!!!, SAMUEL!! you better stan my baby, Dean, Ailee, Ed Sheeran, Malú, Luis Mariano, Michael Jackson

Song Stuck in My Head: UP&DOWN FROM THE QUEENS EXID

Last Movie I Watched: Atlantis the lost city

Last TV Show I Watched: Gym Tony

When Did Your Blog Reach It's Peak: *insert shrug emoji here*

Do you have any other blogs: Nope*I walk a lonely road, the only one that I have ever known*

Do you get asks regularly: Nope*I walk a lonely road, the only one that I have ever known*

Why Did You Choose Your URL: It's the meaning of my name and surname more or less I should change it to something related to Kpop I KNOW

Following: 215

Posts: I have no idea cause TUMBLR WONT LET ME SEE IT YOU BITCH probs seven hundred something or 800

Hogwarts House: SLYTHERIN AND PROUD, OR RAVENCLAW AND PROUD

Pokemon Team: MYSTIC

Lucky Number: 16

What Are You Wearing rn: My pajamas with a panda

Dream Job: Of course singer or actress, my friends say I'm good at both, or working at the Government

I tag: @ultswenjunhui @viralvernon @uxuuutxu if anyone wnats to do it tag me plis

#tagged #20 questions

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toast-connoisseur · 5 years

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All the "Fill My Inbox"

fill my inbox 📬

1. what’s the best thing that happened to you today? -Honestly, I’ve been super sick so my doctor gave me a steroid shot and it helped me feel so so much better!

2. where do you see yourself living in 10 years? -Hopefully in a new house with either roommates or the love of my life.

3. apartment or house? -I don’t mind either but now that I’ve bought a house and understand how it works, I would rather own property.

4. has your aesthetic changed at all in the last year? -Absolutely. Minimalism is my new fav.

5. what is something you’re proud of? -The amount of growth I’ve had in the past two years.

6. name three books that changed your life. -It’s going to sound so cheesy but in middle school, when the Twilight craze happened, the books made me enjoy reading again.

7. do you have a favorite podcast? -I don’t follow any much, but a friend once recommended one that was amazing and I fell in love with. It was an episode of The Read called Cheerleading. Something said during 1:30 really hit me in the best way.

8. what three songs can you not get enough of right now? -Anything created by Lizzo, Motivation by Normani, and Lessons Learned by Matt and Kim.

9. favorite quote? -It’s actually from the podcast I mentioned above: “You cannot go back to move ahead.”

10. state an unpopular opinion that you have. -Apparently us all deserving basic human rights regardless of who we are is unpopular.

11. if you could live in any other decade, when & where would you choose? -I always say either the 40s or the 70s but only fashion/decoration wise. I’m not too fond of all the racism, sexism, and other negatives society had at that time.

12. describe your ideal date? -Honestly, any date is ideal when you’re with the ideal person. I’m pretty simple. A museum date, park date, or movie date would be fun for me.

13. are you currently crushing on anybody? -Aren’t the gay always?!

14. if you could have dinner with anybody, who would it be? -Beyoncé!

15. what time do you usually go to sleep & wake up? -Depends lately, but I’m usually an early sleeper (9PM) because I work early.

16. what’s your favorite instrument? -I played saxophone but I love the piano even though I never learned how to play it.

17. what song do you love dancing to? -I love club mixes. Going to a club with good music is the best.

18. what’s a topic that you wish you knew more about? -I love learning history now that I know everything I learned in school was white washed so learning real history is interesting. Just hate how sad it is.

19. got a random fact you’ve been holding on to? -All leaves have symmetry!

20. favorite fruit & vegetable? -Fruit: grapes, veggie: potatoes

21. what’s your favorite dish to cook? -I’m really good at cooking different types of chicken. So far everyone has loved when I make breaded chicken.

22. favorite beverage? -Water!

23. how are you feeling in this moment? -So much better than I was this morning. Kind of bored now lol

24. are you reading a book at the moment? what do you like about it? -I’m reading Stiff (the curious lives of human cadavers) by Mary Roach. It’s definitely been an interesting read learning what happens to donated cadavers.

25. name three songs that stir up the deepest emotions. -Anything by Alejandro Sanz, Dancing Queen by Abba, and I’m Already Gone by ADTR.

26. what’s your favorite season & why? -It used to be summer, but now it’s fall because of all the holidays!

27. when is your birthday? -January 22!

28. what do you do when you need to de-stress? -Usually hang out with friends or watch movies.

29. do you prefer spontaneous or pre-arranged plans? -Both? It honestly depends on who I’m with. With friends, spontaneous plans are the best!

30. name an experience in your life you wish you could do over? -All of 2018.

31. do you like the name you were given? if not, is there a different one you’d prefer? -Not really but when I think of other names, I’m unable to pick another one for myself tbh.

32. what’s your favorite weather? -Gloomy! We don’t get it often in sunny Los Angeles, CA but when we do, it’s fun.

33. are you satisfied with how your life is going right now? -To an extent. I would rather be doing more of what I love, but financial obligations have me kind of stuck.

34. describe a time that you were brave. -Again, all of 2018. Very messy year for me.

35. is there a movie you like better than the book it was based on? -Never. The book is always better, but the movies usually do them enough justice.

36. do you have a place you go to when you feel stressed/sad? -Disneyland!

37. what was the last thing that made you laugh? -My friends! Always talking about random things.

38. what time is it where you are? -4:44PM

39. what is something you’re excited for? -The future. I’m hoping things will get better.

40. got any summer plans? -Not just yet. My friends’ birthdays fall during that time, so I’m sure we’ll have something soon!

41. when was the last time you intentionally went out to see the sunrise? -Two weeks ago. I’m up before sunrise for work, so that’s usually when I see it.

42. favorite film genre? -Horror/Thriller.

43. coffee or tea? -Neither, but my friends would kill me if I didn’t choose coffee.

44. describe your body without using any negative adjectives. -I’m soft and curvy and perfect for cuddling!

45. is there a cover song that you like better than the original? -Ariana Grande is really good with cover songs.

46. are you on good terms with your parents? -To an extent.

47. are you in a relationship? if not, are you looking to be? -Not currently in one. Not crazy searching for one but I definitely wouldn’t mind being in one if the right person came by.

48. do you typically look for a partner with the same traits as you or someone to complement yours? -Complement for sure. I tend to like my opposite sometimes.

49. describe your aesthetic. -Retro/minimalist?

50. put your music on shuffle and list the first 10 songs to play. -He Like That by Fifth Harmony, Natural by Imagine Dragons, Defying Gravity (Live) by Idina Menzel, I Don’t Know You by Big Chocolate, Ugly Heart by G.R.L., Berlin by Brockhampton, Go Loko by YG, The ‘River by Good Charlotte, Good as Hell by Lizzo ft. Ariana Grande, and 1950 by King Princess.

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entmtbiz · 7 years

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Market America|SHOP.COM 2017 International Convention & 25th Anniversary Celebration Takes Over The Greensboro, North Carolina Coliseum This Week With 25,000 Global Entrepreneurs

Greensboro, North Carolina-based Internet retailing powerhouse and celebrity guests will showcase the company's continuing success through digital advancements, new product offerings and its revolutionary Shopping Annuity program

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Aug. 10, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- "Converting Spending Into Earning" (a/k/a The Shopping Annuity) is the predominant message that Market America|SHOP.COM will deliver to approximately 25,000 eager entrepreneurs at its 2017 International Convention & 25th Anniversary Celebration. This year's event, to be held August 10th through 13th at the Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, NC, will showcase the latest developments in Market America|SHOP.COM's high-tech, high-touch approach to retailing and ecommerce. The event will also highlight the company's meteoric rise over the past 25 years from its austere beginnings in its home town of Greensboro.

"I don't ever recall being more excited about one of our events than I am for our International Convention & 25th Anniversary Celebration this week in Greensboro," said Market America|SHOP.COM Chairman and CEO JR Ridinger. "People everywhere are succeeding more and more rapidly through the Market America UnFranchise® business. The pace continues to quicken as entrepreneurs enthusiastically adopt our "Shopping Annuity" concept which includes analyzing consumer spending habits with our online tools, using SHOP.COM's comparison shopping engine to find the best prices and earning up to 50% Cashback on qualifying purchases," he said. "This event will be our most historic event ever as we disclose new technologies, new products, new methodologies and new opportunities that will allow the world to Convert Their Spending Into Earning."

During Ridinger's multiple presentations at the event, he will convey the latest enhancements to the Shopping Annuity program and how its rapid adoption in the marketplace is improving thousands of lives. The event will also feature the Market America|SHOP.COM executive team, successful entrepreneurs from at least 10 countries and celebrity guests, including Fat Joe, La La Anthony and Scottie Pippen. Previous events have been attended by superstars Jamie Foxx, Jennifer Lopez, Alicia Keys, Serena Williams, Alejandro Sanz, Khloe Kardashian, Gloria and Emilio Estefan, Tony Romo, Swizz Beatz, Paulina Rubio and Marc Anthony, among many others. Additional surprise celebrity appearances are expected this week.

Grammy-nominated rap artist and entrepreneur Joseph "Fat Joe" Cartagena, the company's President of Urban and Latino Development, will be on hand to convey the excitement and explosive growth within that market sector. He will discuss Market America|SHOP.COM's core value of living a life that is "All the Way Up."

Kevin Hinterberger, President & CEO of Better Business Bureau serving Central North Carolina, will be on hand to welcome attendees to this year's event and acknowledge the company's long and positive association with the BBB over the years. Market America|SHOP.COM has an A+ rating and is also a prior Torch Award Winner; company President & COO Marc Ashley recently served as Chairman of the Board of the BBB and is a long time Board member.

The award-winning Motives by Loren Ridinger cosmetics line created by Market America|SHOP.COM Senior Executive Vice President Loren Ridinger is anxiously awaiting the launch of its new Fall/Winter 2017 campaign titled "Beyond Beauty." This collection goes beyond basic with a palette dominated by vibrant earth tones in hues of red and orange, grounded by shimmering metallic. Alongside the launch of the campaign, Motives will also be unveiling new products that every Motives lover will be obsessed with, including a new foundation line, new powders and a truly iconic color palette. These up-and-coming products are available for purchase exclusively at SHOP.COM and motivescosmetics.com. Loren's ongoing collaboration with actress and entrepreneur La La Anthony in the creation of Motives for La La will also be featured with La La on hand to discuss "How To Engage Your Motives Customer."

Loren will open the four day event with a powerful address followed by additional presentations wherein she will use her vast experience as one of today's most influential entrepreneurs to help attendees define their 'why' and develop the passion necessary to reach their goals, succeed and live The American Dream.

"Through social media, the Motives team has been able to combine our passion for and expertise in beauty to best serve our customers' needs. The growth and success of Motives has been truly gratifying," said Ridinger.

The company will announce several enhancements to SHOP.COM including the newest and most cutting edge version of its digital deals assistant -- SHOP Buddy, additional participating merchants in its SHOP Local program, as well as some great new user-friendly enhancements to make the user experience even better.

"Our suite of services is focused on creating the best user experience possible through an easy-to-use interface, fast checkouts and blazing speed, among other things," said Steve Ashley, President & COO of SHOP.COM. "Through innovation, our suite of products -- which include web, mobile and apps -- and emerging technologies we are positioned for explosive growth in the marketplace."

DNA Miracles™ and DNA Miracles Natural, created by Amber Ridinger-McLaughlin and Duane McLaughlin, provide the highest quality body and wellness products designed for babies, children and expectant mothers. DNA will unveil several new additions to the DNA Miracles Line. Recently launched products include: DNA Miracles Natural Kids Shampoo + Body Wash, DNA Miracles Natural Kids Conditioner, DNA Miracles Natural Kids Bubble Bath, DNA Miracles Natural Kids Detangler and DNA Miracles Natural Kids Lotion. The company has partnered with leading health professionals and scientists who follow the highest standards in ingredient selection to create the most effective skin, hair and health solutions.

Furthermore, NBA Hall-of-Famer Scottie Pippen will be on hand to spotlight the impressive results and success of his Market America-exclusive product, Prime™ Joint Support by Isotonix®.

Additional exciting new announcements will headline this year's event, including enhancements to SHOP.COM's shopping website that will be introduced and discussed in detail by Market America|SHOP.COM President & COO Marc Ashley.

"Even after 25 years of continuous growth, I'm still amazed at how the company continues to shine brighter," said Ashley. "We are stronger than we have ever been and continue to fill voids in the marketplace," he said. "It's always exciting to be here in Greensboro, which is where it all started for the company over 25 years ago. I look forward to seeing the Greensboro Coliseum full of talented and dedicated entrepreneurs as we continue to change the way people shop by converting their spending into earning."

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ABOUT MARKET AMERICA, INC. & SHOP.COM

Market America, Inc. is a product brokerage and Internet marketing company that specializes in One-to-One Marketing. Its mission is to provide a robust business system for entrepreneurs, while providing consumers a better way to shop. Headquartered in Greensboro, NC, the company was founded in 1992 by Chairman and CEO JR Ridinger and has generated $7.6 billion in accumulated sales. Market America employs nearly 900 people globally with operations in the United States, Canada, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Australia, United Kingdom, Mexico, Spain and Singapore (Malaysia is opening in September 2017). Through the company's shopping website, SHOP.COM, consumers have access to over 40 million products, including Market America exclusive brands and thousands of top retail brands. Internet Retailer has ranked SHOP.COM #66 in the 2017 Internet Retailer Top 500 Guide and the 18th fastest growing Internet Mobile Retailer. By combining Market America's entrepreneurial business model with SHOP.COM's powerful comparative shopping engine, Cashback program, Hot Deals, ShopBuddy™, social shopping integration and countless other features, the company has become the ultimate online shopping destination.

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