#28 july 2022

[sunshineandlyrics]

Louis sighted on a Sydney train, no date given, posted 6 March 2023 by a photographer who says he is 'Sydney paparazzi'. x

*a UA said it was Louis in Sydney during winter in 2022 because there were pics taken during July 2022 from the same day same outfit x x

[aiastelamonian]

Hello again (at Long Beach CA)

[louisupdates]

Louis’ recent like on twitter! - 28.07

[seasurfacefullofclouds1]

Wonder why we didn’t we get any pictures of Louis hobnobbing with Liam?

Louis rarely uses his friendships for PR. Liam doesn’t do that either.

This is funny though:

😂😂😂 yet they both have had positive interactions with Louis. Louis is also friends with Oasis guitarist Paul Arthurs. And it’s never publicized.

And this.

Louis followed the musician @hayleymarymusic, who opened for Liam Gallagher in Sydney and Melbourne.

Hayley Mary’s romantic partner is Johnny Took of the DMAs, who saw Louis’ show in Melbourne (they are engaged). Louis and Johnny also do not use this relationship for PR, but they have been consistently mutually supportive.

[bobblehatworshipper]

[solivagant-nubivagant]

"Nico stared at his father. He didn’t know what to do with that statement. He could accept many unreal things – hordes of ghosts, magical labyrinths, travel through shadows, chapels made of bones. But tender words from the Lord of the Underworld? No. That made no sense.

Hades placed his hands briefly on Nico’s shoulders. Nico didn’t like to be touched, but somehow this brief contact with his father felt reassuring – the same way the Chapel of Bones was reassuring. Like death, his father’s presence was cold and often callous, but it was real – brutally honest, inescapably dependable. Nico found a sort of freedom in knowing that eventually, no matter what happened, he would end up at the foot of his father’s throne.

‘I will see you again,’ Hades promised. ‘I will prepare a room for you at the palace in case you do not survive. Perhaps your chambers would look good decorated with the skulls of monks.’

‘Now I can’t tell if you’re joking.’

Hades’s eyes glittered as his form began to fade. ‘Then perhaps we are alike in some important ways.’

The god vanished."

-The Blood of Olympus

And I found a sort of freedom in knowing that eventually, no matter what happened, I would end up at my mother's feet. And see her look down on me, smiling. I would tell her all that happened since she was gone. We would talk and laugh and cry again together. And that is the time I will smile once again, just like I did when we bid farewell. It is a freedom in knowing, that I will end up next to you, maa, once again.

I would finally be at peace. Once again.

But till then, I will carry on, like I promised you.

[rabbitcruiser]

National Refreshment Day

National Refreshment Day takes place on the fourth Thursday in July and will be celebrated on July 28 this year. The day draws our attention to the much-needed destressing activities we need to do for peace of mind and a healthy body. The 21st-century life, with all the technology and daily grind, leaves many of us feeling drained and exhausted to the point that even lifting a finger seems like the biggest chore. Moreover, the summer heat has got us all feeling lethargic, and just wanting the cool embrace of air-conditioning. However, apart from air-conditioning, you can also cool down and refresh yourself by indulging in refreshing drinks. For that reason, this holiday was made as a way to promote summer drinks, like beer or lemonade. Once you refresh yourself, you can be more productive and better able to carry out your day’s activities.

History of National Refreshment Day

National Refreshment Day was first commemorated in 2015 by Traveler Beers. The U.S.-based company was established in 2012. The founders wanted to integrate European shandy flavors with American ones in order to bring a refreshing touch and look to the beer scene in America. The Traveler Beer Company, located in Burlington, has a range of popular beer selections. One of their most sought-after products is the Grapefruit Shandy, and it is described as having grapefruit’s refreshing flavor paired with a citrusy and tangy aroma. Beer, on its own, is a drink that has been served as a refreshment for over 10,000 years now. Commercialization of the drink has also led to people having easy and ready access to it. But if you are not a big fan of beer, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with other refreshing activities.

The word ‘refreshment’ came from Late Middle English, and it was spelled with a double ‘s’. Middle English actually borrowed the word from Old French where it was spelled ‘refreschement’. No matter the spelling, the meaning of the word has stayed the same throughout history, and it refers to a feeling of rejuvenation and comfort after a particularly stressful time. One of the aims of the day is to highlight the importance of finding the time to relax for some time every day. Our days are filled with information dumps related to social media, calls, emails, and meetings. Not to mention the ton of responsibilities we have at home and in our family life. In all this hubbub, we need to take a breather, and this could be going for a stroll, listening to a song, eating/drinking, or just putting our head down and being silent. Whatever you choose to do, be sure to not feel guilty about it. Research shows that people who indulge in refreshments are healthier and more productive than those who don’t. So use this excuse to take time out for your well-being.

National Refreshment Day timeline

Late 14th Century Refreshment Word Usage

The word ‘refreshment’ is used for the first time in Late Middle English, and it means providing aid and refreshment to the mind and body

1873 First Railway Refreshment Rooms in Australia

The first railway refreshment rooms are created in New South Wales for passengers to relax and eat/drink during their journeys.

2012 Traveler Beer Established

The Traveler Beer Company is created to combine European and American shandy flavors.

2015 The First National Refreshment Day

The Traveler Beer Company creates and celebrates the first National Refreshment Day.

National Refreshment Day FAQs

When does the National Refreshment Day take place?

National Refreshment Day takes place on the last Thursday of July. In the year 2021, it is on 29 July.

Why is it called a refreshment?

‘Refreshment’ comes from Late Middle English, and it means to be in comfort and to be rejuvenated. The word originated from Old French where it was spelled as ‘refreschement’.

What are refreshment examples?

Refreshment is anything that relaxes and refreshes you. In many settings, refreshments can refer to food and drinks. In other settings, it could mean people taking breaks from their daily work schedules to go for a walk or to switch off their work minds for a bit.

National Refreshment Day Activities

Have a refreshing lemonade

Color and unwind

Do whatever relaxes you

National Refreshment Day is celebrated on the last Thursday of every July, so take this opportunity to have some lemonade or another refreshing drink. Lemonades can be had in a variety of ways. You can have them cold and minty, or cold and fruity, or cold and simple — either way, lemonades are the epitome of freshness.

As much as it sounds like a childish idea, be sure to give coloring a try. Coloring has been shown to release relaxation and happiness chemicals in the body. Coloring was originally considered to be for children, but today you can find many adult coloring books on the market

If you have your own ideas of relaxation and refreshment, then by all means do that. It could be going for a walk, having your favorite donut, talking to your favorite person, or even just sitting in silence.

5 Facts About Lemonade That Will Blow Your Mind

Lemonade came from the Egyptians

First frozen lemonade in Italy

Strange and amusing origins of pink lemonade

Lemonade is the best for thirst

‘-Ade’ means sweet

Egyptians take the credit for creating the sweet, tangy, and refreshing drink in 500 A.D.

The first frozen lemonade was made in Naples, Italy, in the 1800s

Pink lemonade is said to have come from traveling circuses, and the ingredients involved things like cinnamon candies and dirty laundry water.

Studies have shown that lemonade’s tangy and sour flavors stimulate the salivary glands so much that it quenches one’s thirst the best.

The ‘-ade’ in ‘lemonade’ means that it is a sweet drink.

Why We Love National Refreshment Day

It’s a celebration of relaxation

It’s a celebration of refreshment

It’s a celebration of humanity

Relaxation, in today’s day and age, is an underrated activity. Many are obsessed with running after the next big thing in their lives, so much so that they don’t stop to smell the roses. Relaxation is a break for the mind and the body to recharge.

The Traveler Beer Company started the day as a way of promoting its refreshing products. While a beer from the company will certainly be refreshing, there’s a dearth of other refreshing activities that you can choose to indulge in. These activities, such as the ones we outlined above, can help you learn more about yourself.

Unlike machines, humans are not built to run endlessly. We must take a break to relax and recharge as that will enable us to become more productive in our tasks. Such moments of relaxation also help us reconnect with ourselves as well as our loved ones.

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[card-of-the-day]

Today's Card Is: Mind Goblin These Nuts

[vetteldixon]

daily seb 331/365

[glimmerofawesome]

[dogstomp]

Dogstomp #2761 - July 28th

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[louisupdates]

Louis recently liked Bilk’s post on Instagram! - 28.07

[dmwrites]

There are three types of morning people.

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Gem loved the mornings. She woke up naturally as the sun rose, and she went to her balcony to enjoy the colors change from dark to light.

“How beautiful!” She told her pet cat, who was still asleep in her lap. “Mornings are wonderful!” She spread her arms wide as if to embrace the sky and knocked her water glass off of the balcony. She watched it fall a very long ways down, where it smashed on the ground, like a gunshot in the silence. Several groups of birds took off in fright.

“Skin care routine time!” Gem said to her now startled cat after sitting in awkward silence for a moment. She had a ten step skincare routine that was not to be altered or interrupted. Her zen time. Yeah, sure, she always told the haters (herself), she would soon get covered in dirt and stone and other materials, but it was always important to start the day off right.

After her skincare was complete, she went to her kitchen and made a smoothie and ate cookies while she waited for the smoothie to finish blending. Luckily, her neighbors were also morning people, so she didn’t feel so bad about the noise. She made enough for three people, to deliver to them before they all started their days.

——

Impulse’s redstone alarm clock went off right as the sun rose. He grumbled, slapping at it so it would stop with the noise. He pulled himself out of bed, because he’d read that was the best way to wake up. He pulled his hair up and put on some basic workout clothes. The walk through the nether was always strangely invigorating, and by the time he got to spawn, he was fully awake. He sighed and began his jog around spawn town.

Coming back to the dwarven keep, Impulse showered and made himself presentable. He brewed some coffee and grabbed his book (“a cup full of hot sexy redstone” by bdubs [a how-to pretty redstone that so far read like it had been a caffeine-fueled fever dream]), heading outside. He nestled himself by the feet of one of his statues and began to read as the sun started to warm the ground.

——

“Oh fuck is that the fucking sun?” Pearl peered out of a window at the sunrise. “Oh no, not again!” She ran her fingers through her hair, which only succeeded in making her hair even more crazy looking.

“Meow.” Nugget told her.

“Yeah, uh, I didn’t realize how late it was either.” Pearl sighed, suddenly very aware of how tired her eyes were. “Please don’t tell me I have stuff to do today.” She checked her calendar and groaned. “Oh no, how did I forget about Zed’s zedvancement challenge today? Hopefully he’ll be so hyped up on whatever keeps him going he won’t notice how tired I am.”

There was a magnificent glass-shattering sound that really described what Pearl was going through, and frankly she hardly noticed it, as she was making a weird noise of anguish at the same time.

“Right. Okay. Desperate times call for desperate measures. Energy potion.” Pearl pulled a glass bottle from behind the couch, where she had left it the last time she’d stayed up too late (three days ago) and chugged it.

——

“Hey Impulse!” Gem dropped down in front of Impulse, holding bottles. “Smoothie time!” She held one of them out to him.

“Oh thank you!” Impulse smiled and took the smoothie eagerly.

“And yes there’s protein powder in it.” Gem added, to which Impulse chuckled. She picked up his book. “How is this anyway?”

“Good?” Impulse said, taking a sip of the smoothie. “I’m pretty sure Bdubs is currently explaining quantum physics, but it’s all wrong. Like, so wrong it’s almost right.”

“That describes my life.” Pearl touched down on the grass next to her friends.

“Pearlo!” Gem held out a smoothie to her. “How did you sleep?”

“Oh, so well. Great. Wonderful. Like a baby, that’s how I slept.” Pearl took a sip of smoothie to shut herself up.

“That’s good Pearl.” Impulse said in earnest.

Gem rolled her eyes. “Let me guess, you stayed up all night again.”

“…no.”

“Pearl…”

Pearl took off without another word, smoothie in hand.

“Well, I guess that means I should start my day too.” Impulse closed his book and stood up, stretching. “Thanks for the smoothie!” He ruffled her hair, which she protested, and walked back inside. Gem flew back up to her buildings on the top of the mountain and sighed in contentment. Time to get to work.

[bobblehatworshipper]

[c4tth3w]

he was so funny for this