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nectar-bits · 2 years

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Why invest in On-Demand Car Wash Apps? Or Benefits of Online Car Wash Apps

Introduction

The traditional way of washing cars requires people to visit the detailing firm daily, waiting in queues for their turn. Thus, people find it boring and waste a lot of time.

Thus, people are relying more on on-demand car wash apps costs. The famous car wash apps are Washe, Carvo, Mister Car Wash, etc.

In this blog, we will discuss the benefits of online car wash apps in modern times.

Why Do People Prefer On-Demand Car Wash Apps?

Over 61% of the US population use professional car services for their immense benefits. Mobile car washing services are helping people keep their cars clean and shiny with no effort.

Only a few taps on the on-demand car wash app, and the users can call for a doorstep car wash service each day. Moreover, they can book home pickup and schedule monthly servicing for detailing services.

So, let us dive deep into the detailed advantages of mobile car wash apps for users and detailers:

Benefits of Online Car Wash Apps- For Users

Saves Time

Uber-like car wash apps are a great time saver as people no more need to free up particular hours for car cleaning and servicing. The visits to the detailing centers for car cleaning are outdated.

People delightfully avoid long waits and crowded queues with on-demand car wash apps like Carvo and washe. They can quickly call for a home car wash or detailing service.

Quick Search

The users can quickly search for the detailing service providers using various search filters. They can set a location or the budget and get the list of service providers in their desired locality or budget. It gives them a pleasant experience and helps them get their needed services.

Request for Multiple Car Service

The users can manage the booking of more than one car on the online car wash app. They can book or schedule servicing or cleaning of multiple cars together.

Price Comparison

The users can view all the services offered by various detailing agencies and the prices of each service. They can compare the service packages and costs of different providers and then choose one. It helps them grab the extra benefits or discounts. Moreover, they can do all this via the Uber-like car wash app without stepping out of doors.

Offers and Discounts

Users can avail the benefits of special discounts and offers on the on-demand car wash apps. Thus, they can save extra bucks on their desirable and convenient car washing services.

Real-time Updates

The online car wash app sends real-time notifications to users about the current status of their car wash services. Thus, they can avoid inquiry calls or visits to confirm whether their car is serviced or not.

Benefits of Online Car Wash Apps- For Detailing Agency

Increased Reach

With an on-demand car wash app, the detailing agency can increase its reach out of its locality and expand its services to a larger scale. People can find the detailer online and thus get more visibility.

Affordable Promotions

With more than 6.3 billion users worldwide using mobile apps, promotions via the car wash apps are more cost-effective and practical. Mobile app users look for special offers and discounts before purchasing or booking a service. Thus, service providers can run promotional activities like loyalty rewards, refer and earn, etc.

Boost ROI

With better reach to users, detailers can expand their services quickly and earn more profits. Thus, increasing their return on investments.

Environment Friendly

Business owners can promote eco-friendly car wash services and contribute to saving water. Waterless car washes are hugely popular nowadays among users as it saves tons of water while giving your cars the same shine and wash.

Better Efficiency

The online car wash apps help detailers gather information on their users. They can store this information and analyze it to understand their users' requirements better. Moreover, they can also get real-time reviews and feedback from users to better understand their choices.

Conclusion

The advantages of on-demand car wash apps are many. The on-demand apps are making people's lives way more convenient, making each service available at their doorsteps.

The online car wash industry is growing each year rapidly. Car wash service providers can take advantage of this surge with custom car wash app solutions.

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spiremire · 10 months

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its that time of year again

To all the new undergrads out there, here are the best ways I found to save money without completely sucking all the joy out of life, from a current grad student :) (a lot of this advice is usamerican-centric for students that live on/very close to campus because that was my undergrad experience)

Advice under the cut because I wrote too much:

School stuff:

Don't buy the textbooks from the bookstore. Especially don't buy them new. Rent them from Chegg or Amazon, or straight up pirate them from the internet. (I am a huge advocate for textbook piracy)

You can also see if your school has a textbook swap. You can try to start a textbook swap, or coordinate with friends about swapping books if you take the same classes at different times. Maybe talk to your RA about organizing one for your dorm floor/building.

Apple, HP, and Dell all have educational discount programs, if you need a computer with a little more oomph than a Chromebook or a ThinkPad. (I also highly recommend getting anything BUT a chromebook, but I know that's not always in the cards). DON'T get an Apple computer if you are a STEM major. It will cause more headaches than it's worth.

Take advantage of the bus pass your college tuition comes with. Go places. It's not as fast as an uber but it's a hell of a lot cheaper and you've already paid for it. Consider using this service instead of keeping a car on campus, too! Parking passes are also usually pricey.

Some regions have services like ZipCar where you can rent a car by the hour. Universities where this is available often have a deal to make it more accessible to students. (Use this when the bus isn't an option! It's usually also way cheaper than an Uber, and you can get different sized cars for different needs!)

If you get sick/hurt (of the non-emergent variety) badly enough to warrant a doctor visit: try visiting your campus health center first! Students usually get a free visit or two per semester/quarter.

Your student health center will often have free safe sex supplies. Sometimes they have the good stuff. They really don't care how often you come in and dig through the condom bowl. My campus had a monthly delivery service you could sign up for (for free). I've managed to get free condoms, lube, dental dams, and gloves this way. (This is a very cheap way to figure out what lube and condoms you like and hate, btw)

Don't say no to ANY of the free stuff. Take all the t-shirts, stickers, pens, mugs, markers, discount codes, reusable shopping bags, temporary tattoos, snacks, and cheap sunglasses they're willing to give you. Even if you won't use it yourself, it all makes excellent branded merchandise for the people in your life supporting you. You can even save on gifts during holidays by passing some of this stuff off to people who will use it. (I was given a free pair of sunglasses in my freshman year that I still use—7 years later—in situations where I don't want to lose/damage my better ones).

Smaller businesses close to campus will probably have a student discount. Ask. It'll probably be less than 20% but take what you can get, because it adds up.

Often your college will have some amount of free software for you to use while you're a student. Typically Microsoft Office, but sometimes others. I've gotten access to Photoshop, ArcGIS, MATLAB, JMP Pro, and a few others this way. (Piracy is an option here, but it's more challenging because these things are more closely guarded.)

Sometimes at the end of the year, people moving out will just leave the furniture they don't want anymore outside. I don't recommend doing this, because someone has to clean it up but take advantage of it when it happens if you see something you want.

Steal food from the dining hall (if it's the buffet kind). Some places you have to be more sneaky about it, but some places you don't. My bestie used to straight up bring in two half-gallon jugs and fill one from the dining hall milk dispenser and the other with lemonade once a week or so and nobody ever stopped her or said anything. Generally dining halls are staffed by students that don't get paid enough to care that it's your fourth stop by the pizza station and you can't possibly have eaten that much pizza in the last thirty minutes. (Bring tupperware in your backpack. If they don't allow backpacks, napkins in a sweatshirt front pocket also work (transfer to tupperware once you get your bag back)

IF YOU QUALIFY FOR WORK STUDY: do it! The WS jobs generally pay better because half the wage comes from the government and half comes from the person who hired you (makes it easier to pay you more because they don't even have to budget for a minimum wage employee).

Activities:

Go to the activities put on by the dorms and various student groups. I promise you'll have more fun than you think, and they're usually free to very inexpensive. Get a free succulent. Make friendship bracelets and cute soap. Watch a free movie. Go on that kayak tour. See a sports game for a team you don't care about. This is an excellent way to supplement your work-life balance and you might make a friend.

Share streaming service passwords/costs with friends or roommates. If everyone in the friend group comes in with one, you can have the whole shebang for a fraction of the cost. Alternatively, split the cost of one or two that you rotate between every few months (in my experience, this works best seasonally: Autumn is Netflix and Hulu, Winter is HBO and Disney+ etc) Piracy is also an option here as well.

Try to make most of your fun beverages on your own at home. Limit the starbucks coffee or boba to once or twice a week. Take the $15-30/week you saved by not buying starbucks everyday and go to the movies or something. Save up for a camping trip with friends. Idk. I spend $12/every six weeks-ish on the costco-sized container of the coffee I like and that's roughly the same price as two medium lattes. I like having that money for other stuff.

If you have metered internet: do all your big downloads on the free campus network.

Support your on campus artists by going to shows, showings, exhibits, and galleries. They're often a very inexpensive way to see art.

Like reading for fun? Check out your local library. They have the books, but also movies and games. Some libraries have a Library of Things where you can borrow like. Baking pans or a lawn mower. The city library is guaranteed to be quieter than the university libraries, if that's your thing. You also probably won't have to trip a basketball player to beat them to the last available table during finals week.

If you're going on hikes that are less than 10 miles round trip, I'd argue that you really don't need much in the way of specialized equipment* (especially if you have cell service the whole time (for maps/GPS)), which makes it very inexpensive if you already have a couple water bottles, snacks, comfortable shoes, and a backpack. *See the great outdoors section for more recommendations

Live somewhere like Alaska? Like outside? Find someone who knows what they're doing and go foraging. It's very important you bring an expert the first few times ESPECIALLY if you live in an area where you could be ingesting poisonous mushrooms or berries. My roommate and I love going on berry picking hikes.

Like hiking but don't like hiking alone? Join an on-campus club OR a meet-up group. This is an excellent way to make friends (and find a few hiking buddies)

Regal movie theatre is the most expensive. If you have a different one in your area your tickets will likely be a few bucks cheaper. (we only have regal where I am and I am angry)

General shopping:

My personal philosophy is if I don't need it immediately, I don't buy it unless it's on sale.

Get a credit card or two with decent cashback rewards. DO NOT SPEND ANY MONEY YOU CANNOT IMMEDIATELY PAY OFF (this will avoid interest charges AND build your credit score, which will be important later on for things like renting an apartment, buying a car from a dealership, or buying a house). Use the card(s) for all your expenses. Cashback will add up pretty slowly, but it will add up. Discover It is pretty good for students and comes with a quarterly rotation of different things that get higher cash back. Apple Card has good cashback ONLY if you're using actual Apple Pay instead of the physical card (which is harder in less urban areas where cardreaders haven't been recently updated).

Make a throwaway email and sign up for stamp cards, loyalty programs, and rewards programs everywhere you shop (new email is so you don't have to be spammed with all the junk they send you but you can still access the coupons when you want them). Don't sign up for the ones with the credit cards unless they have good cashback (> 1-2%) for places that aren't their store. The Fred Meyer program slaps because it gives you gas discounts. I am currently paying less than $3.00/gallon (current cost in my area is ~$4.30/gallon). Fred Meyer is a Kroger brand, so if you don't have Freds but do have a different Kroger thing, see what they've got.

Check thrift/consignment stores and yard/garage/estate sales for things that you don't necessarily need to be in the nicest condition. Suitcases, dishes for that camping trip, a mat for outside your front door. Be really careful with soft furniture (it could be hosting bugs; if it's from a yard sale, ask the owner where it was stored before the sale. Items in the garage or a storage unit or outside should be extra scrutinized) and give everything you can a good wash/scrub down before letting it live in your house.

Estate sales are fantastic for furnishing an apartment. Usually an estate sale is done when (old) people die and the family wants help getting rid of the stuff they don't want for themselves. Currently, old people generally have very well made, solid wood furniture. It will go for much cheaper than it's actually worth if you buy it at an estate sale (rather than at an antique store). A lot of the time the furniture even matches. They'll also have things like vacuums, kitchen stuff, and maybe garage stuff.

TJ Maxx, Ross, and Homegoods (et cetra) are good for finding inexpensive clothes or home items.

Back to school sales are great for just about everything. Lots of big stuff like good furniture and electronics go on sale for things like labor/memorial day.

Don't buy a mattress just because it's the cheapest one. Buy one you actually like. Buy sheets and pillows you actually like. Having a good night's rest in a bed you are comfortable in is invaluable. It will make the rest of college way less bad I promise.

See if you can repair something before buying a new one. At best, you fix it. At worst, it continues to not work. I was gifted a pair of bose noise cancelling headphones that I use often enough that I've had to replace the foam over-ear pads 3 times and the aux cable once. This has cost me about $40 over 7 years instead of the ~$300 getting a new pair would cost. Replacement parts and patch kits are where it's at.

Some insurance companies give discounts for good grades. Take advantage of that.

Check Buy Nothing groups. I've never done this but I've heard good things.

Some car companies give a small discount to recent graduates who are buying a new car. (I did this, it was only $500.)

IF YOU HAVE THE MONEY TO DO SO!!!! Buy something that is going to last over something that is cheap. You will save money in the long run if you can pay the upfront cost.

IF YOU HAVE THE MONEY TO DO SO!!!! (and the space for storage of the larger package) Buy in bulk. Unit price is always cheaper and one large package is generally wrapped in less packaging than the same amount in many smaller packages (save the earth!)

Keep track of warranties and register products for them if necessary. If something breaks and it's still covered under the warranty, the company may be obligated to replace it (depends on how it broke). Shoot your shot! If you're really lucky, the warranty period will start over with the arrival of the replacement, and if the replacement breaks within the warranty period, it will also be eligible for replacement. (I've managed to take advantage of this on multiple occasions and have saved probably $600 this way.)

The Great Outdoors:

Need to buy seasonal equipment (like snow gear or swimsuits)? Wait until the end of the current season. Prices will drop as stores attempt to clear inventory for the upcoming season's stuff. Buy your kayak and bikini in October or November and your heavy winter jacket and ski goggles in March. Keep an eye out for the sales beginning in the weeks prior if you are a common size, as those will sell out first).

I really recommend getting an REI membership. It's a one-time cost ($30??) that opens up the used website, the garage sale, and extra bonuses like random coupons, member only sale prices, discounts on gear rental and classes, a wider window for returns/exchanges, and free US shipping (I live in Alaska and the free shipping makes this one of the best deals I can get). It will pay for itself probably within your first purchase.

Consider buying open box, but make sure all the parts are there.

Keep an eye on warranties and register products for them when necessary. Trust me, given how expensive outdoor stuff is, it's entirely worth it. Keep receipts, packing slips, and tags if you can as proof of purchase.

On campus clubs for your activity of choice. Make friends, get to go cool(er) places possibly for free/cheap.

Trying a new activity? Rent/borrow some gear to do it a few times before committing to purchasing your own. This will ensure you don't spend hundreds of dollars just to find you hate backpacking. REI has a good gear rental program and a plethora of classes, and your campus may have an outdoor equipment rental option. They may also have lessons or classes you can take about your new activity so you can learn to do it safely. I learned how to ice climb this way in March, and am going to take advantage of my current university's free gear rental and free ice climbing tower until I feel comfortable enough to go out into the wild and do it on my own.

Decided you like your new activity? Check these places (none of this is sponsored lmao I just like outside and have personal experience with all these sites):

Geartrade: Discounted new* and used gear in a variety of conditions. Definitely read all the fine print here. *Geartrade sells things sometimes that are brand new but had some packaging defect; these things are usually half off.

REI ReSupply: Used gear in a variety of conditions. Defects are detailed in product descriptions. Even things in excellent condition are usually at least half off the original price.

Sierra(dot)com: brand new stuff from well-known brands at a fraction of the price. It's usually past-season overstock, but it's all perfectly serviceable and the differences between this season and last season's gear is usually negligible. They have sales and clearance as well. Get what you want/need even cheaper if you have time to wait for it to be further discounted.

Costco sometimes has pretty good outdoor gear. I personally know that the bear spray here is NOT a good deal (it's a two-pack, but the can volume/spray-time is smaller than the two-pack at REI and they go for the same price) but their trekking poles are good and I really like their men's merino wool socks. I've heard from reputable sources that the costco snow-shoes suck. Definitely read reviews before committing here.

Facebook marketplace/craigslist: Both can be hit or miss. You'll usually have better luck for equipment that is used for activities that can be done locally (ie. you will probably not find an abundance of skis in desert Arizona) but that's not a hard rule. DEFINITELY read the fine print here, and ask to inspect the item before you hand over any money (people usually aren't weird about this and if they are you might be being scammed). I got a new dog last year and got everything for him for under $100 (two beds, two crates, bowls, harnesses, dog sized sleeping bag for camping, lick mats, the whole shebang)

I'm sure that other people have better advice regarding things like electronics, traveling, and activities that don't fall into the category of Wandering Into The Woods, but this is what I know!

#college #resources #infodump #college advice #yall im so sorry this is so long

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thesaleswhisperer · 4 months

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Professional Sales Tips you’ll learn today on The Sales Podcast…

Manage anxiety to still excel in business and in life.

Anxious, depressed, and burnt out.

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Social media is a tool designed to manipulate us.

She was a sensitive kid…hyper-vigilant.

She has had anxiety and depression since she was 19.

Bipolar as well.

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Anxiety can drive us to perform.

Stress is put on you, and anxiety shows up when you fear the future.

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Sales is a system that thrives off a little bit of anxiety.

Money can make us anxious.

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They can focus.

Mindfulness is key. Turn off your brain.

You have to build the muscle of your mind to stay in the moment.

Many can get in a negative mindset rut.

You have to retrain your brain.

Therapy…be present…stay in the moment.

Think of the worst-case scenario and ask, “Is this likely? Is it probable?”

She is anxious about flying. It’s not a phobia but anxiety.

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Now focused on workplace mental health.

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Coaches teams on mental health.

Use your introversion to excel in sales.

She listens more than she talks.

Use your introversion to excel in sales.”

Anxiety is a natural human emotion.

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shipyourcarnowllc · 5 months

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The Significance of Car Shipping in Today's World

The world of vehicle logistics has seen tremendous advancements in recent years, with car shipping services becoming increasingly vital for individuals and businesses alike. This article delves into the intricacies of car shipping, exploring its importance, processes, and the future trends shaping this dynamic industry.

In an era where mobility and convenience are paramount, car shipping plays a crucial role. For individuals relocating across the country, purchasing vehicles online, or sending a car to a family member, the ability to transport vehicles safely and efficiently is indispensable. Businesses, particularly in the automotive sector, rely heavily on car shipping to move inventory between dealerships, to customers, or to and from manufacturing units.

Understanding the Auto Transport Process

Car shipping is a complex process that involves several steps to ensure the safe and timely delivery of vehicles. The journey begins with choosing the right auto transport company – one that is reliable, experienced, and equipped with the necessary resources to handle the specific needs of the shipment.

Once a company is selected, the vehicle is prepared for transport. This preparation often includes a thorough inspection to document the car's condition, removing personal items, and ensuring the car is operable. Depending on the requirements and budget, customers can choose between different shipping options, such as open-air transport, enclosed transport, door-to-door service, or terminal-to-terminal service.

The Role of Technology in Car Shipping

Technology plays a significant role in enhancing the efficiency and safety of car shipping services. Modern auto transport companies utilize sophisticated logistics software to optimize routes, track shipments in real-time, and manage the complex scheduling involved in transporting multiple vehicles. GPS tracking allows customers to monitor their vehicle's journey, providing peace of mind and transparency.

Another aspect where technology is making a significant impact is in the reduction of paperwork and streamlining of operations. Digital platforms enable quick quotations, easy booking processes, and electronic documentation, making the entire process smoother and more customer-friendly.

Challenges and Solutions in Auto Transport

Despite the advancements, the car shipping industry faces its share of challenges. One of the primary concerns is ensuring the safety of vehicles during transit. To address this, reputable auto transport companies invest in high-quality carriers and continually train their staff in safe handling and driving practices.

Environmental concerns also loom large, with the industry actively seeking ways to reduce its carbon footprint. This includes exploring alternative fuels, optimizing routes for fuel efficiency, and investing in eco-friendly carriers.

The Future of Car Shipping

Looking ahead, the future of car shipping is poised to be shaped by several exciting trends. The rise of electric vehicles (EVs) presents new challenges and opportunities in auto transport, requiring adaptations in vehicle handling and charging infrastructure.

Autonomous vehicles, though still in their infancy, could revolutionize car shipping by potentially reducing the need for human drivers and increasing efficiency through advanced navigation and logistics planning.

In conclusion, car shipping or auto transport is an industry of vital importance with a rich tapestry of operations, challenges, and evolving trends. As it continues to grow and adapt to the changing needs of society and technological advancements, its role in the global economy and in individual lives is set to become even more significant. With customer-focused approaches, technological integration, and sustainable practices, the auto transport industry is well on its way to a more efficient and environmentally responsible future.

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antvnger · 10 months

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((Y'ALL!!

An excerpt from Look Out for the Little Guy just dropped and I am STOKED!! September can't get here soon enough, like seriously. I'm going to devour this book when I get my hands on it. I wonder how my writing on here compares....

See below for the whole excerpt from the book.))

HI THERE. HOWDY. HEYA! Man, I hate introductions.

If you’re reading this book, first of all, thank you! Even though I can make my body as large as the Empire State Building, some days my self-esteem gets, well, ant-sized. Maybe that’s an occupational hazard of being an Avenger and working alongside the mightiest and smartest people on Earth, but the feeling is still there. Even when I remember that I did help save half the world.

Anyway, my name is Scott Lang. You may now or at one time have known me as “Ant-Man.” I’ve been involved in some Super Hero stuff you might have heard about, some Super Hero stuff you probably haven’t heard about, and some Super Hero stuff you might be tired of hearing about—at least if you’re anything like my immediate family.

But who is Scott Lang? Well, I’m just an average, middle-aged white guy who went to a fancy nerd college, got married, and landed a solid white-collar desk job. I used to work as a computer guy at VistaCorp, a huge tech firm that deals with security. (Oh, the irony of that, but just wait for it!) My wife Maggie and I had a baby girl named Cassie, and we were heading into an uncomplicated, peaceful suburban life outside of San Francisco.

I mean, sure, on our TVs we were watching the world occasionally coming under attack by strange beings. But we also saw this amazing group of Super Heroes called the Avengers, who always managed to show up exactly when they were needed and send those baddies back . . . away. From our planet. And my life.

However, there were still some baddies right here on Earth. Specifically, in my workplace.

As I began to discover over time, my company was not completely on the up-and-up. Under the (mis)guidance of my boss, the company I was working at, VistaCorp, started using its prowess with security to take advantage of customers. Specifically, someone either overlooked or deliberately created a glitch in the payment-processing software, skimming millions of dollars from customer accounts.

I decided I was not okay with that.

After multiple attempts to push back against the company, attempts that one might describe as “legal” or “reasonable” or “advisable,” I decided to go in a different direction.

I’d like to start with the positives: I returned five million dollars to our customers and exposed VistaCorp’s nefarious dealings to the public.

And, on the other side, I also drove an extremely expensive sports car into an extremely expensive pool, and myself into San Quentin Federal Penitentiary for three years.

Even worse, this was also around the time that my marriage to Maggie broke up. I don’t want to get into the specifics of why—that’s strictly Scott-Maggie stuff—but let’s just say “Husband suddenly going to the pen for three years” wasn’t exactly a marriage-saver.

More critically, though, that divorce, plus imprisonment, effectively separated me from my dear, sweet daughter, Cassie. For way too many of her precious first few years. I wondered if she and I would ever even have the chance to make a connection.

Eventually, I finished my sentence, left San Q, and attempted to rejoin the world. Even if the world didn’t quite seem to know what to do with me yet. I couldn’t get a job with a conviction on my record. I had no funds or place to stay. Even my one joyful attempt to reunite with Cassie was cut short by Maggie and her fiancé, telling me I had to get my life together before we could talk visitation or shared custody.

Fortunately, though, there was one guy who did have a use for me.

Unless you’ve spent the past few years in a cave (or, say, a subatomic realm), you’ve probably at least heard of Pym Technologies. Or at least, Hank Pym.

If you haven’t, Hank Pym was the inventor of the Pym Particle, an incredible scientific breakthrough. Pym Particles have the power to cause molecular reduction or expansion at great scales in either direction. In other words, they can make anything super-small or super-big. Hank and his wife, Janet Van Dyne, put this to direct use on themselves, performing countless heroic deeds as the original Ant-Man and The Wasp.

And outside of the Super Hero game, Hank started a serious R&D operation known as Pym Technologies. But a few years ago, Pym Tech fell into the unscrupulous hands of people who wanted to exploit his discoveries for use on the battlefield—and to sell the resulting technology to folks we really do not want to be in battle with! By then, Hank had been pushed out of the company that literally had his last name on the door. But he knew what was being planned with his invention, and that it had to be stopped. So he . . . let’s say “hired” me to recover his creations from Pym Tech.

Whoa, whoa, whoa, Scott! is probably what you’re saying right now. How did we jump from custody disputes to biotech espionage?

Well, right about the time I was stumbling out of prison, trying to find myself, Hank Pym—whom I didn’t know at the time—found me. Hank had done his research on me and knew I was skilled at both electronics and thievery. And most importantly, he knew that I had nothing left to lose.

Unbeknownst to me, he “tested” me by enticing me to steal the Ant-Man suit from his highly formidable safe. Once I succeeded at that, Hank and his daughter, Hope Van Dyne, kinda “stole” me from police custody, offered me the gig (as if I had a choice!), and then trained me to pull off one of the craziest high-tech heists ever.

So, return the potentially world-threatening military technology to its rightful creator, and it’s back to peace again, right?

Wrong.

Literally no sooner had I pulled off the Pym Tech operation (with an assist from some old prison pals and some extremely skilled ants) than I found myself face-to-face with the Avengers.

Well, two of them, anyway. Captain America and the Falcon. Believe me, two’s more than enough! I’d already had a tussle with the Falcon, but now he and Cap (as I would soon be calling him, no big deal) actually wanted my help.

Wow. I mean, wow! It wasn’t just cranky old semi-retired scientists tracking me down anymore—now I’d caught the attention of Earth’s Mightiest.

So what they wanted me for was . . . a bit messy. Basically, the Avengers had a huge internal divide over something too complicated to get into here, and Cap and Falcon wanted some fresh (and highly size-adaptable) muscle on their side. Especially when all of this culminated in a huge Avengers-vs.-Avengers fracas at an airport in Germany. Germany! I’d just spent three years in a tiny cell. Now I was suddenly “doing Europe”?

I don’t want to get into the details of the conflict (and in fact I am under legal obligation not to), but let’s just

say I might have been on the more “badass” side of it.

In the end, that whole fight got resolved, as I think you know. Otherwise our planet would be a scorched battlefield of never-ending intra-Avengers smackdowns.

So . . . peace on Earth now?

Nope. That’s when—thanks to Thanos—half of all life in the universe disappeared. So no, no peace on Earth or anywhere else.

I wasn’t around for those five years of missing people (you’ll find out why soon), but I came back just in time, jumped to a different timeline, fought, like, every bad guy in the universe on a field in upstate New York, helped the Avengers stop Thanos, and put all the people back where they belonged. Including, last but not least, putting my precious Hope back together with me!

As you might imagine, that was . . . a lot.

So in the time since, I’ve been trying to take things a bit easier. Nursing wounds. Reconnecting with those I’ve missed. Reflecting on what it all means.

Oh yes, and of course, writing this book!

And if you want to really get to know who Scott Lang is, reading this book is where I’d recommend you start.

So at this point, I bet you also have a very serious question—one which I’ve asked myself over a thousand times a day while writing this:

Why on Earth is Scott Lang the first Super Hero writing a book?

I mean, just between us, I’m proud to be an Avenger, but sometimes I also feel like a “latecomer.” Sure, I came through in the ultimate clutch, but in baseball terms, I’m not a starter—I’m a DH (designated hero).

Here’s how I see it: I’m the “everyman Avenger.” I’m the one you could grab a beer with, the one you’d feel okay asking to look after your dog when you’re away or for a drive to the airport. I’m not a Super Soldier or a billionaire (unless this book is super-successful), just a regular dad, a San Francisco Giants fan, and a guy who’s made mistakes I’m still trying to rectify.

In a word, I’m an ordinary guy who’s been thrust—more than once—into extraordinary circumstances.

And I know that still doesn’t completely answer the question of why I wrote this book.

The simple answer is, “The Avengers asked me to.”

One day, Bruce “the Hulk” Banner and Clint “Hawkeye” Barton took me out for lunch. They said they were concerned that the world didn’t really know what had happened with Thanos and the Blip and our long struggle to finally put things right again.

At first, as I usually do when confronted with heavy topics, I made a joke: “I’m pretty sure at least half the world knows what happened.”

Bruce responded that yes, of course, billions had experienced these jarring and mind-bending events, but they didn’t know the full story behind them. And ultimately, that’s what people need the most to get through and get past traumatic events: a narrative that helps it all make sense.

“Okay,” I agreed. “Solid plan. So who are you going to get to tell that story?”

Clint answered, “You, Scott. You’re the guy who got scooped up in all this pretty recently. You’ve still got one foot in their world. And you’re a guy everyone likes . . . and trusts.”

And Bruce sealed the deal: “It’s tough stuff, and no one knows how to keep it light like you.”

Well. I still had tons of doubts. I was hardly an eyewitness to almost all that history. I hadn’t been around for the Battle of Wakanda, or any of the events that led to Thanos gathering the various Infinity Stones.

But pretty much immediately, I knew what my answer would be. As far as I’m concerned, when the Avengers ask you do to a job—any job—you say yes. So I did. Two quick handshakes (Bruce—now permanently in his Hulk body—made sure to keep his “not too firm”), and it was settled. They’d supply me all the archival footage and documentation, take me anywhere I needed to go, and let me ask as many questions as I needed.

The only thing is, it wasn’t actually 100 percent settled for me—on the inside. From the confidence peak of having two amazing Super Heroes place their trust in you, there was a frighteningly steep plummet into self-doubt. Even with their sensible reasons, the whole affair just stirred up a question that’s been burning inside me most of my adult life:

Why me?

I’ve been asking myself that since before I even met the Avengers. Back when I was working at VistaCorp, why was I the only one who couldn’t sleep at night after learning of all the money they were stealing from customers? Why did I basically give up my job, give up my marriage, and spend three years in San Quentin, just so I could play Robin Hood?

And finally—and this one still smarts—when VistaCorp’s nasty business became public to the world, why was I the one who ended up going down for it?

I don’t know the answers to these questions. And perhaps I never will.

Not even Doctor Strange can tell me, and believe me, it’s not for my lack of asking. Once the purple dust had settled from the Battle of Earth, I tried bonding with the guy. Let’s just say, he was either unwilling or uninterested in filling me in about any of my 14,000,605 possible pasts.

But here’s what I do know. That VistaCorp/prison experience taught me that our world is broken. And that it’s never going to get fixed unless folks like me—the unlikely ones—step up to the job.

And when Hank Pym plucked me out of the ex-con pool and put me to work as Ant-Man 2.0, I started to see the haziest outlines of a “why” for me. Maybe all those hard years I had just endured were actually preparation for a higher purpose.

Which is a good thing, because right after my first outing as a hero, I was drafted into that aforementioned very scary and sort of confusing business with Avengers fighting other Avengers in Germany, I was sent to an underwater super -SUPER-max prison, and once again, I had to take the fall and spend two more years in detention under house arrest.

Why me again?

Still no perfect lock on the answer, but I was beginning to glimpse one. This is going to sound beyond weird for a guy whose success—and often life—depends on quantum mechanics, but basically, I had a feeling.

Even as I was yanked from one seemingly unthinkable scenario to another, asked to do things I would have never dreamed possible, I began to see that many incredible things were, in fact, possible—and I was doing them. And they started to feel more and more, for lack of a better word, right.

I know this is the kind of feeling my Avengers pals feel mid-mission or mid-battle, and maybe they’ve gotten used to it, but I’m just finally getting there. To the feeling that, even when faced with the most terrifying foes imaginable, even with the odds exponentially stacked against you, if you are working side by side with others to serve a greater good, you are in the right place, doing the right thing. For you.

And honestly, that’s the real story behind the entire Avengers saga. It’s the one I thought was most essential to share with all of you. That was the deeper reason I said yes to those two Avengers at the lunch counter. Because I knew that, once again, I was being called to do what seemed impossible (or at least, highly inadvisable)—but instead, I let the feeling take hold, and guide me.

And I realized that I needed to share that feeling with you.

Because at the end of the day, nobody can tell where life is going to yank them, unexpectedly and seemingly beyond their reach. Steve Rogers signed up to fight, imagining he’d only go as far as a scrawny guy can get in wartime. Tony Stark was brilliant and successful, but I know a part of him wondered if he’d ever get out from under his dad’s shadow. Even Doctor Strange in all his professional success could never have imagined becoming a Master of the Mystic Arts—or even that such a thing existed!

And that same unpredictability is just as true for you as it is for me. What would you do if life shrunk you down and tossed you into a bathtub being filled by your former prison buddy? Okay, that one might just be me. But how about when life sends you unexpectedly packing from your gig of three years and straight into a jail cell—because you dared to blow the whistle on your company’s greed?

You don’t ask why. You ask, “Where do I go from here?”

Because that’s the job life has for you, at least right at this moment, and it’s the kind of job you don’t get to quit.

You can run, but you can’t hide—not even if you can shrink yourself down and leap into a bathtub.

Now I know I said before that I don’t, technically, have a super-power. But looked at another way, I actually do. And the even cooler part is, so do all of you.

Having the ability to change my size at will, I’ve seen that the world is full of “big guys” and “little guys.” And unsurprisingly, the former is always stepping on the latter. Sometimes this is by design, but sometimes, just because of their status and drive, the big folks don’t even see the everyday, hard-working folks just trying to get by.

That’s why it’s always the job of people like me—and, as I’m going to show you throughout this book, you—to look out for the little guy. That’s something we all have a super-powered ability to do, if we simply choose to accept the job.

You are in this place and time for a reason, and no one else is. And so—when that next uncertain, unlikely, “impossible” step is revealed to you—I urge you with every particle in my body, Pym or otherwise, to turn that “Why me?” into a “Why not me?”

At least that’s what I tried to do when I promised the Avengers I would tell their story. And the best way I know how to do that is by telling mine at the same time. Because as I’ve learned, whenever I start to talk about something big that happened, I also see the little lessons that can be learned from it, and I want to share that, to help myself and others.

Maybe it’s because I didn’t get the chance to be around my daughter Cassie for so many chunks of her life, to share what I’d learned with her. I’m still working on that, but it’s hard now that she’s a grown-up herself who’s already seen and experienced so much without me to guide her. I missed the boat on that one, but believe me, you are in for an entire book of “Dad wisdom” just burning for a home.

So that’s what I plan to do in this book. I’m going to tell it all, from how I saw it, experienced it, and heard it firsthand from my hero buddies. I’m going to bring you into the hero world.

Along the way, you’ll hear about my story—Scott Lang’s story—from where I started to the (ant-) man I’ve become, and am still becoming. Because I’m so incredibly fascinating? No. Because my life—just like yours—loses half its value if we don’t find a way to share its lessons with others.

And finally, because—if you take nothing else away from my words—what I want to share is that what makes all of us giants is how much we look out for the little guy. How we help out our fellow humans when they need it most. How our greatest super-power can simply be a listening ear, a concerned eye, or an outstretched hand. How we don the “hero’s uniform” by simply showing up and doing the unbelievably unlikely job that life has just handed us.

And speaking of jobs, I’ve got an entire rest of a book to write. Oh, why did I agree to this? WHY ME?

#ant mun's thoughts #scott lang #ant-man #look out for the little guy #scott's book #I wonder how my writing him compares to this #hhhmmmm #marvel #mcu #ant man #antman

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Sriggle Technologies is a leading Travel portal development company that delivers the best web applications to worldwide clients. Sriggle has customers and companions the world over, trusting us to expand and perform their web application development & implementation techniques. We do travel portal development, web application development, web portal development and mobile app development, and hotel booking software. With the power of the internet and the increasing demand of overseas tourists to book travel online, the most successful is through hotel booking software. Building your travel & tourism business online can reach out to a greater section of people but also lets in more visibility of offerings. Allowing your tourism business online will generate immediate returns on funding.

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In gearing up for a career change, I've been considering what my passions are and I've been a little stuck. It's an odd thing to go back and think about at my age...not that we don't change a ton between 20 and 43, we absolutely do and that's a good thing, but to really sit and take a good look at what moves you is typically a thing that younger people do before they start their careers and to a degree their minds and attitudes are better suited for self reflection and exploration.

When I was a teenager ten thousand years ago, my father decided we were going to build houses with Habitat for Humanity. He liked building stuff, I also liked it, people needed houses...simple. It was about a year into that when a guy we worked with asked me if I wanted to come work with him in his shop building cabinets and furniture. People were ordering things for Christmas, it was just him and one other guy, they needed help. So I went and worked with him, he taught me a lot, and it was hard but very fun so I'm 17 and have decided this is what I want to do.

I tell my father and he's confused. A carpenter? Really? No, no...you have to go to college. He didn't come all this way for his son to do manual labor.

I remember asking him "so it's good enough for Jesus but I can't do it?" which he was silent about for a while. No good reason, it's just not what he envisioned for me and eventually I gave up. Went to college, had a variety of jobs that were fine until I ended up here in the job I have now. I've sold cars, I put my own schooling on hold for some years to put my ex wife through school when her parents cut her off, doing the highest paying thing I could do with my skillset (talking) and an unfinished degree...being shipped around the country selling software. I can't even tell you what that was like, it was so mentally taxing and I was just always going.

But I did learn something incredibly valuable, which leads me to my really drawn out point. Frequently there were language and access barriers that prevented me from being able to close deals. You can't sell English language only software (of which there are almost none now but this was long time ago) to schools with strong ESL programs. They need a Spanish option...huge roadblock in southern California, the southwest, and south Texas. We had very little for special needs schools.

There were always handouts but frequently there were no actual people or departments that dealt with the care and management of special needs students. A secretary would hand me something and then disappear. I would never get a feel of what their needs were and if I ever asked they couldn't tell me.

When I came to work at my branch, that still bothered me. What bothered me even more is that I was coming up against the same problem. We had no audiobooks, no books in braille, no bilingual staff, only English language books, no one knew sign language but me. A library should be a place where anyone can go to get the information and enrichment that they need to learn and thrive. It's better now, but lack of funding has always been an issue and we never have been able to get to where I'd like us to be.

I'm 43 years old and realizing that my real passion is accessibility. Ease of use. Making what is difficult less so in whatever way possible. There are so many apps and programs now that hit that mark, but in talking to people who would know I've found out that the human element is lacking. For better or worse we are social creatures and sometimes you just want another person there to guide you.

I will formally resign my position soon, when I can set some things in motion to ensure that my assistant, Angela, will be asked to take over for me. I love my branch, I believe in it, and she's the only one I know who loves it like I do and will make it stronger. We're the only two who know, she's asked me if I'll still do storytime and I'm just delighted that she'd keep me for such an important job.

This is going to be a big year.

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jagged1 · 2 years

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What Happened To Us?

Fandom: Outlast Rating: Teen Characters: Jeremy Blaire/Waylon Park Summary: Inspired by the song Sonder by The Wrecks. Jeremy's a fucking bastard. Contains: Pre-Canon, Canon Complaint, Break Up Word Count: ~900 AO3 Link

Jeremy is such a bastard sometimes. It's not a surprise, but Waylon was expecting better of him. They're not kids trying to figure out their way through life anymore. Jeremy's rocketing his way up the corporate ladder and Waylon's establishing his skill as a software engineer.

Jeremy loves the high life and is a hedonist in every way. If he can get ahead in business and boost his standing and freedom to indulge, he will. He's so fucking smart about it too. He keeps his eyes on everything, reading the room, the market, the way the tide will turn, and puts it to work for him so easily.

It's amazing and terrifying. Waylon is so damn impressed and so damn pissed off at the same time. A man who can manipulate the world like that could do so much more than just cater to his own whims and wants. He could have a real effect on people beyond whatever drives his current employer's profits up. Waylon thinks it’s a waste to only use it for monetary gain. Jeremy thinks he’s an idiot for caring about something that ultimately doesn't affect them. It’s something they’ve never been able to agree on.

Still, Waylon loves the man. God knows why, sometimes, but they've been through so many sleepless nights together, it means something to him. They've fought long and hard before and probably will again, but they've always managed to patch things up between them.

He can remember Jeremy coming home, flowers in hand, an awkward, uncomfortable look on his face, and an apology on his tongue. Waylon would cling to the infuriating son of a bitch for the rest of the night, losing himself in their embrace. He can remember the quiet, soft days they'd spend together when neither one of them had class or work, Waylon tucked into his side while Jeremy flicked through the pages of his latest book.

He wants that peace right now, but he can't have it. He's so pissed off, he's burning gas just to put as many miles as possible between the two of them. Jeremy can be a dick, but lately he's gotten fucking mean about things. He knows Waylon can't always get his meaning across on the first try. He's always been better with numbers than words, but Jeremy doesn't have to deride him for wasting his time with it. It's not like Waylon's doing it on purpose; it's not like it's an intentional dig at Jeremy, although now he wishes it was.

So. Fuck him. Waylon up and left and he's happy to ignore his calls as he gets some distance between them, the look in Jeremy's icy blue eyes haunting him the entire time. Fucking jerk.

He drives until it's so late it's early. The calls stopped hours ago, but he still isn't ready to talk to him. It feels like he'd be starting another stupid fight if he wakes him by calling now. He's dead tired, but he just wants to go home. Waylon turns the car around and begins the long trek back.

It's eerily quiet when he gets home. He double checks the key hook and sees Jeremy's keys are gone, which is a little odd, but it's not unheard of for him to be suddenly pulled into something at work. He sighs. So much for fixing things right away. He can't do anything now, so he collapses on the bed in exhaustion, as a dreamless sleep takes him.

When he wakes, Jeremy's still not back. In fact, even with his bleary eyes, he's noticing things he missed last night. Their dresser is a mess, the closet is wide open and half-empty, everything is in disarray.

Waylon blinks slowly. No. No fucking way. He is not seeing this. That fucking asshole did not just- leave.

He scrambles for his phone, miraculously still holding a charge, and looks closer. There's a voicemail he didn't notice earlier that's timestamped from last night.

With rising dread and fury, he hits play.

"Waylon… I've been calling for hours and you still won't pick up. Look, I'm sorry for snapping at you, but the call I was on earlier was about a new job opportunity. Part of the deal was to leave immediately for this facility in Colorado. I would've taken you with me, but you're not here and I have to go. You understand, right? It's not personal; it's just business. It was good while it lasted. Maybe I'll see you around. Goodbye, Waylon."

What the fuck. What the fuck. Okay, so he didn't pick up, that's his fault, he admits it. But leaving him over a fucking voicemail? That fucking bastard! Did their fucking years together mean so little to him?!

He thought he knew all of Jeremy's bad sides. He thought they could work around them. He thought Jeremy cared for him.

He doesn't think he knows anything anymore.

Waylon has lived with this ache in his heart for longer than he wants to admit. He's tried to never be like…him. And to get this contract brings up a lot of memories he still doesn't know how to handle.

But he needs the job and he wants answers, so he picks up the phone and dials. "Hello, is this the Murkoff Corporation? My name is Waylon Park and I'm calling about the offer for a software engineer…"

#outlast #outlast whistleblower #jeremy blaire #waylon park #jerway #my fic #my writing

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Displaced AU : Peace Universe Brothers

Though the only brother in the Peace Universe that gets real screentime is Michael, it's good to have some lore about the other characters 😌.

Michael

18-year-old Senior in High School

Has been a member of the Gaming Club since Freshman year

Always carries the set of headphones that Donte made him for his 15th birthday

A procrastinator that always manages to complete his homework the day before or the day of the due date

A huge fan of staying away from crowds. And just people in general.

He uses the headphones to block people out.

Wishes he had 4 or 5 fingers purely to flip people off.

This Michael is more serious, nonchalant, and even more of a menace than usual incarnations

He has a bit of an emotional wall he's built up and doesn't let people see his soft side

Deep down he really does care for his loved ones and his brothers especially.

He'll eventually grow out off the angsty phase, don't worry :)

He has a hard time opening up to new people

Michael always gets pulled into Leon and Donte's shenanigans whether he wants to or not

Looks up to his older brother Raphael. He sees him as the perfect example of the adult he should grow up to be.

Is working with Donte to create the ultimate RPG game. Donte works on code and plot while Michael works on soundtrack and character models.

Has a secret journal filled with songs and poems. Lots of poems.

Will probably steal candy from a store and not get caught. And will steal anything you dare him to.

Honestly, he'll do anything you dare him to just to prove something. Even if there's nothing to prove 💀

Owns everyone on DDR. He's a beast

Always gets the most tickets out of his brothers during a trip to the arcade. His room is full of the things he bought with the tickets

Is learning how to play the guitar. Leo keeps bothering him to learn songs so he can sing to Mikey's guitar.

Has a Spotify playlist for EVERY mood.

Pass him the aux, you won't regret it 😌

Leon

19-year-old Freshman in Community College

The athletic type that honestly gets along with every College Clique.

Proud social butterfly that may or may not accidentally overstep your personal-space bubble

He is an infamous legend on college grounds

Splinter revoked his license after he crashed the family car into a stop sign. That was 1 year ago and he still hasn't gotten his license back.

Honestly has enough confidence to go around the room three times.

He was kicked out of the high school theater club for "being overly dramatic".

Always manages to get into trouble and always manages to slip his way out of it.

Loves to plan the Brother hangouts, but it's always something strange. For example, eating snowcones in the park during Winter or water gun fights but with condiments.

And whenever he drags everyone out somewhere, something always goes wrong 💀

Is pretty into fashion and loves to collect clothes to make the "ultimate fit"

Probably has an OOTD (outfit of the day) Instagram. And is somehow popular, too.

Also has a blogging channel on Youtube. You can find all his latest pranks on there 😌

Can manage to burn cereal. No kitchen access allowed.

Has tried every hobby under the sun and will not stop trying new things.

Loves to compete with Donte over random things

Half his room is comic books and superhero-related memorabilia

If you ask him about it, he will respond with a long-winded rant about his favorite superheroes and very exact reasons why.

Donte

19-year-old Freshman in Eastlaird University

Took over the Software Club one day and no one questioned it. Calls himself the King of Software. (Ofc nobody calls him that but himself)

Surprisingly popular with the ladies, Yokai and Human alike. Leon doesn't know how he does it.

Got his brothers into D&D 5 years ago and always ends up DMing. Mostly because he's the only one who can do it properly 💀.

Refuses to go out with Leon in public. One time Leon dragged him into a spur-of-the-moment public singing contest that was broadcasted on live television. Long story short, Leon belted out, acting like a celebrity, and Donte was paralyzed in stage fright.

People on the street still ask him if he was "that guy on the singing contest who couldn't move!" He denies it every time.

His room is the organized-messy type. May seem messy to the naked eye, but to Donte? Everything is exactly where it should be.

Builds things as gifts for the people he loves. Outside Michael's headphones, he made Raphael a smartwatch and Leon a pair of hi-tech running shoes.

Said running shoes got Leon banned from the Track team.

97% chance he'll correct you if he thinks you're wrong about something.

Believes in Donte Supremacy

Has a secret Twitch account he streams on. You know the one 💀

Will hyperfixate on a project during the week and will only be seen attending classes. During any other time, you can most likely hear his maniacal laughter as he figures out the errors in his code.

Those projects have blown up his room once or twice. Okay, maybe more than a dozen times.

Loves to bring his brothers to the arcade and he will play all of the rhythm games they have

Tetris Master 💪💪

Don't pass him the aux, you WILL regret it 💀

Raphael

21-year-old Junior in Eastlaird University

Currently studying to be a Veterinarian. You can find him working at the local pet shelter!

He's the designated driver of the family. When any other brother is driving, every passenger is at-risk.

He is the mom friend. He is the mom brother.

He WILL buy you food and drinks without you even asking. Don't test him.

He is very protective of his brothers but also respects them handling things on their own. After all, the young birds need to fly from the nest some day.

Raphael will cry the day his brothers get married. 1) Because he's absolutely over joyed and proud of them and 2) Sorta didn't see it coming LOLJDK

Carries bandaids or a small medkit in his bags and always has an emergency medkit in his car.

Has brought many stray kittens and puppies homie on various occasions. The stray kittens always seem to gravitate towards Michael.

Works out daily and always tries to bring at least one of his brothers with him. At least for a jog!

Definitely watches chick flicks and is unashamed of the fact.

Sometimes worries about his younger brothers' futures. "Will they be okay on their own? Without my help?" Those kinds of things. But then he always reminds himself of the fact that his brothers always got it.

Probably gets motion sickness easily

A chronic over thinker 😭

He definitely listens to Adele and Taylor Swift

Splinter

Owns a dojo and has taught all his sons martial arts.

Is pretty strict on the boys, but only to make sure that they're heading in the right direction.

More of a present and supportive father than canon Rise 💀

Holds weekly Karaoke parties with the fam

His love language is binge-watching movies and TV shows with his sons

Will only give Leon his license back once he stops making car crash jokes everytime he steps into the family car.

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