#How to Change Snapchat Group Name

[sourcherryandsprinkles]

Kinktober day 6 | Chad Meeks Martin x Reader

Kindtober day 6: lingerie

Word count: 0.9k

Warnings: 18+, sexy photos, no smut but I might make a part 2 with smut if anyone is interested

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Laying in bed in your pajamas, you opened snapchat and sent a few snaps to the guys you were talking to. It was nothing serious, just late night sexting sessions. You had taken some good shots of yourself in lingerie when you went shopping with Tara today. They’re gonna love it. 

You waited for their replies — they usually didn't keep you waiting for long.

Ding.

You grinned, excited to see who had replied first. However, your expression quickly soured when you saw your ex-boyfriend's name pop up.

‘’I fucked up.’’ 

In Hortense Tower, Chad had just returned from the showers after a late night run around campus when he saw a notification from you on his phone. Although you were no longer dating, you stayed friends. Thinking it was a dumb picture of his sister or a cute cat you saw today, he opened it immediately. 

It was not a picture of Mindy or a cute cat. Instead, his screen was filled with a photo of yourself in a pink lingerie set. Chad’s cock stiffened under his towel as blood rushed south, getting hot the way your boobs were perfectly sitting in that almost see-through bra. Your face was mostly hidden, but he knew it was you. He knew your body like the back of his hand.

Chad: Looking good, but…wrong guy, I’m guessing

Your whole face flushed in embarrassment and you turned off your phone. How were you going to explain this to him? ‘I changed my mind and now I send strangers pictures of me in lingerie?’ Terrible idea.

*

You avoided Chad all morning the next day, mortified about last night. In your two years relationship, you and Chad had never sent nudes to each other. You sexted like any horny teenager, but never sent pictures. You were too scared they would end up online or in someone else’s hands. 

When lunch came around, you saw him walking on campus and walked up to him. Tara had invited the group over for a movie night at her and Sam’s apartment later and you wanted to avoid any awkward tension in the air. Mindy had a knack for being so observant and nosey, she would point it out within minutes.

‘’About last night, I’m really sorry—’’ you began, trying to clear the air.

Chad shook his head, dismissing your apology. ‘’Mistakes happen. Don’t worry about it.’’ 

‘’I meant to send it to other guys, but my finger slipped and I didn’t notice your name was checked before I hit ‘send’,’’ you explained, speaking faster than your brain and not realizing you had said too much.

‘’Just, be careful, okay?’’ he advised, his tone sincere. ‘’I’m not ill-intentioned but you can never know— Wait, you said other guys? As in more than one?’’ 

This was exactly where you didn’t want the conversation to go. You should have bit your tongue…

‘’Just some guys I matched on Tinder. Nothing serious.’’

‘’Serious enough to trust them with your nudes. You know people sell that shit online, right?’’

‘’They’re not nudes—’’ you protested, insisting they weren’t the same thing. 

Besides, you weren’t stupid enough to send any with your full face — in case someone did post them somewhere.

‘’I could see your nipples through that bra!’’ Chad exclaimed, his voice unintentionally loud, causing a few heads to turn in your direction.

Turning the situation around, you decided to tease him. ‘’Good to know you stared at it long enough,’’ you quipped with a mischievous grin.

Chad opened his mouth, but nothing came out. It was his turn to be embarrassed. 

*

Later at Tara’s, you were in the kitchen helping Mindy and Sam with the snacks when your phone received a notification. You pulled it out and saw one of the Tinder guys had sent you a snap. He was blond and had a nice cock, but you ignored him. Instead, you pressed Chad’s name and sent him another photo of you in a green set. 

This time, it wasn’t a mistake. 

You held back a laugh when you heard his choked cough coming from the living room and Tara’s ‘you okay?’. 

After two movies, Anika was asleep on Mindy’s shoulder and Sam was — you assumed — texting some guy, so you all called it a night and went home. Without surprise, Chad offered to accompany you. It’s dark and unsafe for women at night — more so in New York. You didn't protest; his protective nature was one of the things you liked most about Chad. He never let you walk on the side of the sidewalk facing the street and always volunteered to watch your drink at parties. 

As you walked together in the dimly lit streets, Chad finally mustered the courage to bring up the photo — the second one. ‘’Eh, I think your finger slipped again earlier. You…’’ 

‘’No. I sent it to the right person.’’

A mix of surprise and confusion spread on his face. ‘’What?’’

You stopped on the sidewalk and grabbed Chad’s hand, making him stop too. ‘’I think we made a mistake.’’

 He looked down at your hands together, missing the feeling of yours in his. 

‘’We’ve gone through difficult things and a lot of big changes in our lives. We thought breaking up would make going through everything easier, but the truth is, I miss us. ‘’

Chad squeezed your hand back, his deep brown eyes rising to meet yours. ‘’I miss us too.’’ 

You raised an eyebrow, a small smile curling at the corner. ‘’Are you saying that because you want more lingerie photos of me?’’

A laugh spilled from his lips and he shook his head. ‘’No. That’s just a bonus.’’

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[scarlettoceaneyes]

Hey! Yes, so Jacob would be in the pack and the reader part of the Cullen Fam. I was thinking they were nervous about telling each other's family about the other, bc they're meant to be sworn enemies. But they tell both families anyway and it all ends up happy and fluffy? Some angst would be awesome if you don't mind writing that. Maybe the families each need some time to accept/come to terms with it. I hope that makes sense.

-Don’t feel like I did a great job here. Been feeling rough but hope you enjoy it!-

Persuasion- Jacob x Reader

You are sitting in your room currently “grounded”- sucks being perpetually 17. A vampire is grounded in another house of vamps, which seems a little crazy considering you could jump out the window and live somewhere else if you want. Turns out Esme was an extremely distant family member of yours, so the Cullen’s felt like home and it felt like you had some form of a parental relationship. You kinda wish you had that sibling relationship as well, especially the kind where they would cover for you while you snuck out. Anyways, the reason you were Rapunzel in your guarded tower was due to the fact that a werewolf shifter imprinted on you last week. Imprinting was still something your family was trying to understand considering the mate bond felt differently for them. Not that they disregarded the whole process or thought less of it, they simply didn’t think it was possible between a full vampire and wolf considering the sworn enemy part. The pain you felt in your chest being kept from him was something new and disturbing to you, so you were pretty sure Jacob didn’t want to just kill a leech but meant it. You know your feelings were true even if the speed it has all happened was a little alarming. Edward, luckily, read Jacob’s mind learning more about imprinting, but they saw you were fine and not writhing in pain as if Jane was using her gift on you, so they thought being apart and just texting or calling was fine for a while. Esme was the most loving person you had ever met, but she kept you locked away for your “safety” out of love. Considering this all happened like two days ago, you were still coming to terms with it yourself anyways, that is until something was off- like scary off.

You didn’t need to breathe as a vampire, but you caught yourself actively doing it. Without warning your phone starts dinging. Grounded or not, you work and pay for that phone so it is yours. Under a pen name you draw and paint for commissions. The money isn’t much, but the value of earning a little cash for yourself is worth the process alone. Jasper and Alice set it all up through a lawyer who gave you a “legal ID” in case anyone wanted or needed to see it. On Snapchat, you see videos from the pack bonfire with Quil and Jared doing a dance-off terribly badly, but still entertaining. Then, a selfie of Jacob came up, which only made your heart hurt worse. Before you could think to ask Carlisle about your sudden need for air, you were distracted by Jacob facetiming to check on you. He was looking sick himself. You could tell by his lack of a smile on his selfies and the way the color was drained on his face more than the last couple of days. You were starting to feel odd as well, not like a vampire. 

Jacob told you the pack was willing to meet you, although Paul wasn’t too happy about that. Since you were not human, the pack didn’t think the imprint was real, and neither did your family. You were feeling something though. The pain was real and you believed in the imprint by how your world changed the moment you two met at the home improvement store. Esme needed more materials for a house she was renovating, plus she thought you needed out of the house. Being the youngest of the group, technology and video games were how you spent your time. You and Emmett spend so much time playing that Esme and Carlisle are trying to get you to try new hobbies. Renovating homes was not your thing, but shopping was. Outside of the fun with Alice, shopping was not a hobby in terms of productivity per your coven. However, the home improvement store brought you Jacob. You were able to sneak with him on a couple of dates, but eventually, everyone found out and that is how you ended up locked in this room until you come to your senses. Like that would ever happen. It was times like these you wished you chould still veg out on the couch with snacks and Netflix. As you hung up the phone with Jacob, you made your way down the stairs to ask your family to meet him.

Stepping from the last step you fall on your knees. It took a second for your family to pick their jaws up off the floor. Vampires aren’t normally clumsy. Edward reiterated your pain to the doctor, while Jasper filled everyone in on the emotional connection the bond was caused to grow. At this point your family listens to your plea to meet with the wolf pack to prove the bond. Sensing your lack of ability to help coordinate, Edward grabbed your phone to call Jacob for Sam to set up the meeting as soon as possible. No one was sure how the bond would affect you further, nor were they willing to risk it. 

Within 20 minutes both parties were on the treaty line. Jacob and you were given permission to cross the border to be together as an experiment on healing. Paul, throwing out insults, captured the attention of Emmett. Before Emmett could attack him, you were able to stand again. Visibly showing signs of healing to his touch and closeness, along with proof of your strength coming back, your family believed this. Thankfully, on the way over in wolf form the pack saw the moment Jacob imprinted on you. Paul wasn’t too happy, but eventually tried your sugar cookie recipe which swayed his opinion a few points. He did recruit you for his team every time the pack played soccer or group video games. You were close with the pack, but for the sake reassuring the imprints safety around a vampire, you did take your time coming over to ease into it. Overall the vampires and wolves were not best friends, but tolerated each other. Your family had to listen to Jacob snoring beside you several nights of the week, which Rosalie loved harassing you about. As you ran your hands through Jacob’s hair looking at him sleep, you smiled and whispered you loved him as you turned back to your book. Times like these were your favorite next to Esme and you using the kitchen finally to try new recipes for your always eager imprint. 

[13a07s]

Chest Pains

(Tobio Kageyama)

[Artwork is not mine! Credit to teerex017]

Requested by: No One

Word Count: 3,466

Warnings and/or Pre-Notes:

We're going to pretend Tobs has an iPhone cause why not

Kageyama lacking social skills

Word "suicides" are used (in a sport term way)

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     Ding

     The sound of my Snapchat going off fills my room before my alarm clock can. Not that it makes a difference; I've been lying awake in bed since four-thirty. Mondays and Thursdays are the only days I don't go running in the morning. You'd think I'd be asleep but I'm not. I'm wired to be awake already so I am. It's annoying.

     I pat around my bed, looking for my phone without having to move much. It doesn't take long to find the cold box of metal and glass, wrapping my fingers around it. I roll onto my side, the light filling the darkness of my room with painful whiteness.

The photo of my girlfriend and me shines on the screen. It's the dumbest photo I've ever taken. Her feet are - barely - balanced on a volleyball, arms clinging to my shoulders for dear life as she looks at me. My hands are on her waist, trying to stop her from falling off the ball for the tenth time. My disapproval of the photo is written all over my face. It was such a dumb photo, one that she insisted we did "so I have a picture of both my favorite things", but she's smiling so happily at me in it so I can't help but enjoy it... even if it is stupid.

Sugar is scribbled next to the Snapchat icon; another dumb thing on my phone because of my girlfriend. She was upset when I didn't change her Snapchat name so I let her change it for me. It's a stupid name and a stupid thing to be upset about but letting her change it calmed her down so I've left it be.

Over the past couple of months, I've learned that having a girlfriend means dealing with a lot of stupid things because it makes her happy... and that she tends to get upset about things I've never thought about.

     One of those stupid things happens to be the pile of pillows and blankets at the foot of my bed. I'm happy with my pillow and my comforter. 'My Sugar' isn't; she likes lots of fluffy things so there's a lot of them for her to curl up with when she's over. It's dumb, but they keep her warm and happy.

Aside from volleyball, that's all I think of; keeping 'My Sugar' warm and happy. That's a dumb name too. Why should I call her my sugar? It sounds stupid... but she always smiles when I call her my sugar, and Tanaka insists now that she has a nickname I'm not allowed to call her by her actual name anymore or "she's totally going to freak, dude".

Why are there so many untalked-about rules when it comes to dating? What does it matter what I call her or have her on my phone as? It doesn't make any sense to me, but it keeps her happy. It keeps her smiling, at me. That smile makes it feel like my heart forgot how to work, leaving me with chest pains.

Can a heart forget how to beat? Probably. I think mine does every time Sugar smiles at me or laughs at something I say or when I spot her in a crowd at one of my practice matches. Maybe I should ask Grandmother to schedule me a physical to get this heart issue straightened out before it starts affecting volleyball.

     I shake my head, trying to jiggle the possible heart problem out of my mind. Worrying about it will just make it worse. When I settle my head straight again, I tap the screen of my phone; Sugar and me back to lightening my bedroom. I tap the icon with her useless nickname curved onto it; Snapchat obediently opens at my command.

     At the top of the app, she sits; Sugar with a little red box to signal a photo has been sent. Her icon is stacked on top of a few others; Hinata, Yachi, Yamaguchi, Noya, and the team group chat. Sugar's is the only one I have the notification on for, partly because I hate notifications and partly because in an hour I'd get about ten notifications from Hinata alone.

     My thumb hovers over our chat for a moment before I click on it. My screen quickly changes from the bright white of the app to the more mutt main color of Sugar's room. My girlfriend is sitting in front of the small mirror in her room. She has two of them; the small one on her desk and the big when she uses to send me pictures of her outfit.

     That's another useless thing she does; sending me photos of her outfits. Five of the seven days a week she's wearing the school uniform. I know what it looks like and I know what it looks like on her, why send it to me every day?

      This picture isn't that though. It's just a picture of her face, showing off the curves and markings of it; the right side of her face is brighter than the left because of the flash of her camera. Her hair is twisted weirdly today, probably the weird braid she was telling me about last night. French or German or something, I don't remember.

     I make a mental note to compliment the new hairstyle, repeating the command as I hold down on her photo, choosing to save it to my camera as I do with most of her photos. I like looking at them. All the time. In class, on the bus to practice matches, between classes, and on breaks at practice.

     Maybe I should talk about the constant photo thumbing through I do with my doctor too. I don't think that's normal behavior. I shake my head again, another thought I need to not overthink.

     Me| Morning.

     It takes a minute or two before Sugar's icon is popping around the corner of the screen.

     Sugar| Good morning

     Me| Your hair looks nice.

     Sugar| Thanks, Tobi

     Sugar| You should walk me to school

                | today :)

     Me| Why would I do that? You live two

| blocks from the school. You'll be fine

| walking yourself.

     Sugar's icon jumps up again, doing that weird question mark thing for a few minutes before it disappears again. I sit in our chat, waiting for her response. What could be taking her so long to answer?

     Sugar| Okay.

     That can't be good. For whatever reason, Tanaka says when Sugar answers with a single word and a period it means she's mad. I don't see any sense in it but he's been right about it every time so I guess she's upset. He also says when I upset her I answered wrong and should backtrack. Is this one of those times? Probably. I guess it wouldn't hurt to walk her to school even if I see it as pointless.

     Me| Just kidding.

     Me| I'll pick you up at 7:30.

     Class doesn't start until eight and it's only a five-minute walk from her house to the school but Sugar tends to be extra happy on days I get to school early enough to spend time with her before class. If I make her extra happy it should cancel out her being mad at me... I think.

     Sugar| You don't have to walk me to school

| if you don't want to

     Having a girlfriend is confusing. She was just upset that I said no and now she's telling me I don't have to walk her. Maybe I should text Tanaka, he always has the answer. Though, he's probably going to tell me to walk Sugar and that I came off as not wanting to spend time with her. I tend to do that a lot; that's something else I've learned since dating Sugar, that I accidentally come off as annoyed or not wanting her around even though it's not true.

     Me| I want to. I'll pick you up at 7:30.

     Sugar| I can't wait :)

     Good, she's not mad anymore, I think. I should still text Tanaka and make sure I fixed it the right way. Or... I could just get her flowers and be double sure.

Flowers tend to be a good 'sorry' when I accidentally mess up, and if I didn't mess up they'll be a good gift. When I get Sugar flowers and I didn't mess up she calls them 'just cause' gifts. Those kinds of gifts make her the happiest, no matter what I got for my unneeded apology.

     Ya, I'll leave early to stop and get her flowers. Purple ones, like the hair-ties holding her weird braid in place.

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     Hinata's voice rattles around my head as he rambles, not paying attention to what he's saying but still picking up on his voice. Sugar didn't send me a picture of her uniform today. I figured it was just because I was walking her to school but she didn't post the flowers I got her either. She always posts a picture of the gifts I get her, but she hasn't; not on Snapchat or Instagram or even Facebook.

     Why hasn't she posted a picture of them? Did she not like them? She gushed over them when she opened her front door so that can't be the case. I watched her take a picture of them before we left her house, so why aren't they on Snapchat with the annoying shoutout notification telling me she tagged me in the post?

When I texted Tanaka he said it sounded like I should be in the clear. Am I not in the clear? Is Sugar still mad at me? Maybe she didn't like the flowers I got her. Maybe she's mad because I spent our whole morning talking about the new plays Coach came up with.

The lunch bell rings, instantly jerking my body into motion. Hinata whines for a moment, upset I started walking away in the middle of our one-sided conversation. His whining doesn't last long; soon he's back to blabbing as he follows me to Sugar's classroom.

     She's in class four, like Yamaguchi and Tsukishima which both ticks me off and makes me a bit calm. I like knowing she's not alone in her classes. I don't like knowing she's with Tsukishima. Sugawara says I'm jealous and to let it go. I'm not jealous. I'm not going to let it go.

     It doesn't take long to walk down the hallway and slide into her classroom. My eyes instantly catch on the back of Sugar's head, her braid bouncing as she talks and nods along to whatever her classmate is saying. I settle behind her, waiting for her conversation to end as Hinata continues with our conversation; or, lack of one.

     "I'll see you after lunch," she finally utters, nodding her head to her friend once more before turning around to face me. My mind goes blank at the sight of her, any possible form of a greeting is instantly thrown out. Her eyes are gentle as she looks up at me, the rest of her face just as soft. "Hey, Tobio," Sugar greets, her voice making the familiar lack of a heartbeat fill my chest and my lungs sting from the struggle to pull air into them.

     "Are you mad at me?" I squeak out, causing confusion to mix in the pools of her eyes.

     "No, why do you think I'm mad?"

     "He's been whimpering all morning because you didn't post about the flowers he got you," Hinata butts in, mocking my stormy mood.

     "Shut up, moron," I hiss, shooting him a glare. All he does is giggle at my anger. Since I started dating Sugar, Hinata has been the biggest dumbass about it. Always insisting I'm texting her when I'm on my phone, making kissy faces anytime we're close to each other, mocking me about her during practice.

     Sugar's eyes flutter from Hinata's amused grin back up to my face which I'm sure is dressed in a scowl; one that I drop once her sight is back on me. "It's Monday. You take me out to get a drink from the Sakanoshita Market every Monday after our clubs end. I'm waiting so I can post all the pictures of us at the same time, instead of making two different posts."

     "Okay," I mutter, my heart stalled again as she looks up at me; concern slowly eating away at the softness of her expression. Before I can stop it, my hand jumps up to press against my chest, checking to see if my heart is still working. It is. "I think I'm going to go see a doctor soon."

     "Why?"

     "My heart is acting weird," I shortly explain, letting my hand drop away from my chest. "We should get going before the team starts looking for me."

     "And me!" Hinata butts in again, his cockiness replaced with the annoyance of being forgotten. "You act like you're the only person the team would notice was missing," he grumbles, turning away from us to start heading out of the room.

     As I turn to follow, Sugar steps forward, her fingers settling into the creek of my arm like they usually do when we walk together. "Guess what I'm making at my club today?" She prompts me, eyes cast forward as Hinata leads us through the crowded hallways.

     I used to think the cooking club was stupid, especially when there is so many better clubs, like the volleyball club. Over time I've grown to not dislike it. It leaves Sugar smelling good all the time, like freshly made pastries or homemade tomato sauce. It also leaves the team and me with first dibs on buying whatever the cooking club made each day.

     The first time I watched her cook was... interesting. She was pretty, almost dancing around the kitchen as she floated back and forth. She looked joyful the whole three hours it took to make my favorite curry for me. I've never seen Sugar look more happy and beautiful than when she's cooking, twirling around my kitchen, singing to me as she pours her heart over whatever she's cooking for me.

     "Curry," I answer, knowing it's probably wrong. I'm always wrong when I guess curry.

      "We're making taiyaki. The fish-shaped waffles. I'm thinking about filling mine with chocolate or maybe I'll fill it with cream. I don't know yet, which one should I do?" She asks, her fingers tightening on my arm as she rambles on, excitement radiating off of her.

     "Uh... chocolate," I stumble out, my chest freezing again. I need to get a doctor’s appointment scheduled. These constant chest tightening can't be good for me, or volleyball. "Sugar?"

     "Tobio?" She calls back, a pep still in her step, and eyes sparkling as they look up at me through her eyelashes. They're painted today, her eyelashes, with that black tinted stuff stored in the tub she carries in her bag. The paint makes her eyelashes look longer than they are; I like how it makes her eyes look bigger.

     "My chest hurts," I murmur, tearing my eyes away from her. It almost hurts more to look away from her.

     "Why? Tobs, how long has your chest been hurting? Have you called a doctor yet? Set up an appointment? Did you tell your Grandma? Your coach?" Sugar rambles, both hands tightly around my bicep. Concern is glazed over her eyes again, big and round as she looks up at me.

     I take small glances at her out of the corner of my eye, trying to steady my breathing. Sugar isn't happy, but her hands sure are warm. "I'll tell coach today at practice. I'll talk to Grandmother and get an appointment set up. I will be fine."

     "Chest pains are serious, Tobio. You should - "

     "I am fine," I repeat, patting her hands a few times before pulling my touch away from her. A soft sigh passes her lips, her head tilting to rest against my shoulder. Even though Sugar is exhaling, it feels like she's sucking the breath right out of my lungs. I need to talk to Coach about my chest pains, especially since I promised her I would.

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     My mind swirls a bit as I inch toward Coach Ukai, the statement I need to make burning in my head. I don't want to tell him about my chest pains. He'll bench me, make me 'take it easy' during practice, or even worse, make me take medical leave.

     But, the image of Sugar so upset when I told her is making my skin crawl with the need to see her. I tug my phone out of my pocket, unlocking it, and instantly tapping my photo gallery open. Instantly, every inch of the screen is decorated with photos of her. Photos of her at our lunch table, of her cooking, of my daily 'good morning' Snapchats, of her in my sweatshirt, my jersey, my blankets, my bed, my couch, my kitchen, at my games.

     My hand jumps up to rub over my heart again, trying to work out the squeezing I'm feeling as I flip through the photos. I swipe away another photo, the next in line being the one of Sugar and Miwa giggling over a batch of butter cookies. My eyes dance over the photo for the millionth time, rememorizing every inch of it. Their smiles, the way my sweatshirt hangs on Sugar, the dark makeup on my sister's face, even the way the dust dances in the sunlight.

     "Kageyama?!" Coach yells, pulling my attention away from my phone. "Finally," he groans, standing right in front of me instead of across the gym like he was before I got caught up in Sugar's photos. "Are you alright?" He mutters, eyes pointed as he motions towards the hand still rubbing rough circles against my chest. "You've been doing that a lot lately."

     "Uh... ya," I grumble, dropping my hand back to my side. My phone burns in my hand, the glimpse of Sugar still on the screen making the small device feel like a brick in my hold. "Well... not really." Coach's look gets more pointed, arms crossed over his chest, and an eyebrow arched as he looks at me. "I've been experiencing some chest pains."

     "Chest pains?"

     "Ya."

     Coach stares me down for a few more minutes, rolling his weight on his heels as he looks me over. "What kind of pains?"

     "My heart... sometimes feels like it's not working," I mutter, glancing around the gym, eyes jumping over my teammates warming up instead of looking at my Coach. "Other times it feels like there's a fist squeezing it but usually it's the first thing."

     A grin is spread over Coach's face when my eyes settle on him again, amusement eating every ounce of concern that was present a couple of moments ago. "Do these pains happen to arise when your arm candy is around? Or when you're thinking about her or maybe looking at the hundreds of photos you have of her?"

     "Arm candy?" I ask, confused from the get-go of his speech.

     "Your girlfriend, Kageyama. I was referring to your girlfriend," he chuckles, crossing his arms over his chest tighter as his laughter grows.

     "I don't have hundreds of photos of Sugar," I grumble, my cheeks heating up with embarrassment. It's normal for someone to have photos of their partner. It's normal for someone to have a lot of photos of their partner too, right? I don't even have that many photos of her... I don't think. What's a normal amount of photos to have of your girlfriend?

     "That's not what Hinata says," Coach pushes out around a new round of cackles. He takes a step forward, a rough grip on my shoulder as he shakes me a bit. "What you're feeling is called 'love', Kags. Your 'chest pains' aren't actual pains, they're just feelings of caring and loving your girlfriend. They're not going to kill you, and over time you'll get used to the feeling."

     "Is the feeling going to go away?" I ask, rubbing over my heart again, the pain back as thoughts of Sugar flicked through my mind.

     Coach laughs again, this time quiet and soft as he shakes me a bit harder. "If you do things right, no. Enjoy that feeling, Kageyama. It means you're loving your Sugar the right way. Hold on to those chest pains, bud." I'm shaken once more before being released. "But for now, hurry up and get changed before I make you run suicides all of practice."

     "Yes sir," I mutter, turning on my heels and quickly racing out of the gym. I guess my chest pains weren't something to worry about.

[sunsetsandsunshine]

If me and my mutual’s were the Spider-gang…

❤️EMERY AS MILES MORALES🖤 @sunsetsandsunshine

Y’ALL ALREADY KNOOOOWWWW 💘💞💖💕💗💓

Artist of the group

My Dad is a police officer AND detective sooooooo…

He has done the “You gotta say I love you back” thing to me multiple times…

Fucking loves having friends and talking to people

COMIC BOOKS ARE LIFE‼️ COMIC BOOKS ARE LOVE‼️

Keeping the collectibles I N S I D E of the box!!! IT STAYS NICE AND FRESH THAT WAY— LIKE PRODUCE YK???!!!

Tries to be quote on quote “cooler” in front of others…

Newsflash? It never works

💝 Family lover all the way 💝

Music is LIFE 🎶🎤🎵🎼…idfk what we’d do without it…

A collector of many random things— rocks, toys, bracelets you NAME it

Hyperactive as HELL

Has a hard time accepting loss

“NAH” “🫠” “UHM…” “AAAAAAAAHHHHH”

A sketchbook for literally every season

When it comes to friendships, I will try everything in my power to maintain it and try to keep it going but once I’m done? I’m done 🫶🏾

A singer 😩🤚🏾

Physical affection 🫣💕💓

Apologies WAAAAAAY too fucking much

H A P P Y. S T I M S.

Suppressed anger issues

Knows way too many people both online and irl

Becomes a whole different person when angry 🥸👍🏾

Beatboxes and raps horribly

Basically Miles is me and I’m Miles ❤️🖤

🤍JOJO AS GWEN STACY🩵 @shut-up-jo

Cool af legit why the hell are you friends with me man—

Musician of the group 🪗🎷🎻🎺🎹🥁🎸

Shows up to your house without warning like you owe her money

In a band (most def)

Says the most DIABOLICAL and out of pocket shit known to MAN

🔥 Would burn down the kitchen if she ever cooked 🔥

Listens to Billy Joel 😌

POPULAR AF

Short af too 🤪🫶🏼

BAD PICK-UP LINES…

Would be cancelled if any of her texts got leaked

“DIE” “KYS” “CHOKE” “STFU”

Had the WORST 2020 phase (I’m sorry ilysm please don’t kill me 🙏🏼)

AOT lover (as you fucking should )

Honesty is the best policy 💋

Changes her voice depending on who she’s talking to

Has the most fucking unhinged and cursed FYP page

Doesn’t matter what social media app…it’s just straight up CURSED

Gives the best advice like oml

Could host a TED-talk but would there’s a 99.9% she would get cancelled

Needs to take a flipping BREAK 💕

Could make a TV show with her life (with like a million specials and crossovers)

Licks the powder off the Doritos and/or Taki’s and puts them back in the bag 😶…

Has burned Barbie’s before

Unironically sings 'Dance Monkey' just because

Your so so silly I love you so much 🤍🩵

💛SANA AS PAVITIR🩷 @itzsana-kiddingmenow

If sunshine were a person 🌞

Has a really toxic fanbase…

✨Anxiety✨

The best cook out of all 4 of us probably

“🥺” “GRRRRRRR” “🙈” “NAUUUR”

Calls people adorable, cute etc but can’t handle when people say that to her 🥹💓

Your adorable btw ☺️

When she’s mad she doesn’t cuss that much but most def just says big words

#TOXICFRIENDSGANG

Takes selfies like every single second 📱

Has Snapchat probably

Has listened to JoJo Siwa’s Karma WAAAAY too many times…

Would fold like a lawn chair if poked in the side 💕

FANGIRL

✨ Bilingual queen ✨

Sobbed for DAYS when MatPat dropped his departure video…

Is way too fucking smart 😉

Has the Ultimate Alpha Sigma Gyatt Rizz but doesn’t know it quite yet 👁️🫦👁️

A tea lover ☕️🍵

Would go to antique stores with people to just look at things and then end up buying the whole ass store

Does cartwheels for funsies

Overthinker ☹️

Could solo Bakugou and win

Is going to be a menace one she learns how to drive

Needs more sleep frfr

My lil sugar cream puff over here you guys 💛🩷

💙ZEEZIE AS HOBIE BROWN❤️ @ziipzeepzop-eez

101% effort in E V E R Y T H I N G

Side-eyes 🤨

Has more rizz than the whole Earth population combined

“FW” “THAT’S RACIST” “TWWINNNN” “YUUURR”

EMOJIS EMOJIS EMOJIS EMOJIS EMOJIS EMOJIS

Did I say emojis?

Comes up with the most cutest freaking nicknames for people 🥹💕🩷☹️💓✨

TAKE A BREAK 😡😡😡

Can most definitely win a dance battle against anyone but acts like she can’t

Dad jokes 🫶🏽

Uses finger guns unironically (through text and in person) 👉🏽👉🏽

Could make a diss-track about so many people 🫢…

Would have a million cats if she could

Probably had a Gacha Life phase

Would go to a movie theater just to watch cat videos on the big screen

Popular af 💕

Friends with legit everyone 🙏🏽

Would actually murder a man if they hurt one of her friends

Has watched Coraline and The Nightmare Before Christmas soooooo many damn times

Guillmero Del Toro’s Pinocchio made her ugly cry (Same here 🫠)

Could solo everyone here on Tumblr easily 👁️👄👁️

Hates Twitter/X but only has it for the ✨drama✨

FAIRY LIIIGHTS

Is most def someone’s opp ☺️

Can multi-task like crazy

So cool and dazzling and aahhhfhfhds 💙❤️

(If any of this makes any of you guys uncomfy just DM me and I can erase it 🫶🏾)

[mariacallous]

Ahead of the New Hampshire primary on Tuesday, a liberal Gen-Z-led group has purchased a handful of domain names related to the top Republican primary candidates in an effort to extinguish support from young voters.

“Republicans are not investing in outreach to young people, and we know why,” Jessica Siles, deputy press secretary for Voters of Tomorrow, said in a statement to WIRED on Friday. “Their regressive, radical stances on abortion rights, guns, climate change, and other top issues are overwhelmingly unpopular with Gen Z. Since Trump and Haley won’t accurately inform young people of their views, we will.”

Voters for Tomorrow has bought up new domain names—GenZforTrump.org and GenZforHaley.org—in an effort to sway young voters in battleground states from backing Republicans in the 2024 election. The websites will redirect to another site, GenZvsFarRight.org, which the group says will outline how “out-of-touch” the GOP’s platform is with the needs of young voters. On the redirected site, the group outlines Trump and Haley’s records on the environment, LGBTQ+ rights, and gun safety, among other issues, without explicitly encouraging people to vote for Biden.

To reach them, the group is launching a digital ad campaign across Instagram and Snapchat, hoping to reach at least half a million users in battleground states where they say the youth vote could make a difference for Democrats. “Gen Z will determine our next president,” the ads say, as they ask users to visit the websites for more information on Trump and Haley. Michigan, Wisconsin, North Carolina, Arizona, and Florida are some of the states where these ads will run, and the group plans to spend as much as it takes to reach at least half a million voters, Jack Lobel, Voters of Tomorrow's 19-year-old national press secretary, told WIRED on Friday.

For nearly a decade, domain trolling, or the act of buying up URLs related to an opposing candidate and redirecting them to unfavorable information, has become a popular digital media tactic for campaigns. In 2015, Senator Ted Cruz and former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina had domains related to their GOP presidential campaigns swiped up by trolls before they were able to grab them. CarlyFiorina.org, at one point, displayed 30,000 sad-faced emojis to represent the workers she laid off at HP. In 2020, the Biden campaign bought KeepAmericaGreat.com, the Trump campaign’s reelection slogan, attacking Trump’s handling of the pandemic.

“P.S., If the GOP candidates had invested in young voter outreach efforts like we are, maybe we wouldn’t have acquired these website domains in the first place,” stated Voters of Tomorrow’s press release.

It’s impossible to know whether these domain trolls have the power to sway voter sentiment. But Voters of Tomorrow thinks they do. “Trump is the greatest threat to our generation, and we’re going to continue to expand that belief in our generation throughout this project because the stakes of the 2024 election are unprecedented,” Lobel said.

In 2020, young people came out to vote in record numbers and arguably helped turn the election in Biden’s favor. But a recent poll from the Harvard Kennedy School has shown that the same demographic appears less likely to vote in 2024 than in the prior presidential election, declining from 57 percent to 49 percent. The poll reported that a plurality of these voters distrust Biden and Trump to act on critical issues like climate change, gun violence, and health care, which could dampen their desire to vote in this year’s election. Those same voters said Trump was the better choice to address the current crisis in Gaza over Biden by 5 percentage points.

These numbers could spell trouble for Biden and the Democrats come November. Around 41 million Gen-Z voters will be eligible to vote for the first time in 2024, according to Tufts University. Of those voters, more than 8 million of them will be first-time voters, and could play an outsize role in electing the next president.

“Young voters have historically been left out of the political process, and that changed with the election of Donald Trump in 2016. Young voters realized their power. And since then, we’ve been showing up in droves to shape elections,” Lobel told WIRED. “Going into 2024, we have to build on that power.”

[am-i-the-asshole-official]

AITA for Blocking a Guy After Giving Mixed Signals?

I (28M) reconnected with a dude I knew from high school and college (24M) last year through Snapchat. Someone we both knew from college told me that he really wanted to talk to me wanted to apologize for putting me through hell in college so I decided to friend him. I was never the best of friends with this guy and had issues with him in the past but when he started messaging and talking to me it seemed like he really wanted to make amends so I decided to give friendship a chance.

For some background information, I didn’t spend much time with him in high school. I hardly knew the guy, he seemed a little bit strange, but harmless. Sometimes we played basketball together. He said a couple of weird things that I didn’t realize the significance of the time.

I ran into him again back when we were in college. I thought it was slightly strange how we ended up ay the same one but dismissed it. At the time I just thought it was cool that someone from my high school was there and also attended the paranormal club. Then I found that he had undergone a huge personality change since I saw him last, and definitely for the worst.

He started spreading rumors about people in the group, turning them against each other because he thought it was funny. I lost a couple of my friends this way. Some of the rumors he spread about me in particular resulted in campuswide harassment. I also was briefly under investigation by campus security because he started a rumor that I sold dope (I don’t). He harassed me in other ways as well, calling me names, and knocking me over when I was on my bike. He also vandalized it by ripping the air tubes out of the tires. Of course, I wanted nothing more to do with the guy.

Flashback over, back to the present day. At this point, we have been talking for a few weeks when he revealed that he had feelings for me since high school and had apparently been trying to hit on me. I would have rejected the guy on the spot because even though I’m bi the age difference was too big. I was nearly 18, he was 14, hell no.

He told me that in college, he started the rumors to get my attention. He said he felt like there was no other way to get me to pay attention to him other than being a complete and total asshole. He also said that he intentionally ruined my reputation because he felt like I was so popular, he never would’ve gotten the chance to approach me otherwise. Never once have, I been a popular guy, I don’t know where he gets this bullshit. However, he apologized and sounded sincere at the time. I decided to try to forgive him.

He told me that he still had feelings for me. At the time I wasn’t really even considering relationships. However, considering that I’ve been through the ringer with people who have commitment issues, and this guy managed to maintain interest for practically a decade, I told him that I would think about it when he asked me on a date.

Then, however, he started acting really weird. When we did a video chat he started saying certain things that made me uncomfortable and kept on with it even after I told him to knock it off. Kept pestering me for nudes (I said no). Also kept calling me a girl (I’m a trans guy and commenting on how feminine my body was. He also said that if I didn’t go out with him, he’d make sure I paid for it later. That scared the shit out of me.

After that, I distanced myself from him. I no longer answered his calls or texts. Because I am not familiar with how Snapchat works, I did not block him, because I didn’t know how. However, I ignored his messages for months. I read them. Pretty messed up stuff. He told me that he would keep messaging me until I said yes.

Fast forward several months and I am in a healthy relationship with another trans guy. But then it occurs to me that the dude in the paragraph above would probably find a way to mess it up because that’s what he did with my friendships in college as well as anyone who showed romantic interest in me so we kept it very hush-hush. I decided to tie up loose ends today and tell him that I was Already in a relationship. He told me he didn’t care. He kept trying to push a friends with benefits thing. I told him no. He told me he wasn’t going to give up, no matter what I said, or did. At that point, I lost my temper and blocked him.

The reason I think I’m the asshole is because for a moment I did consider going out with him before he started acting creepy. I feel like I’m the asshole because by doing that, I technically lead him on and I should have told him right off the bat that his behavior was freaking me out, and I was no longer interested, but I chose to just disappear instead.

What are these acronyms?

[jrosenz]

Blog Post - Week 8:

How does Haraway believe technology can change the way we think about feminism?

In Donna Haraway's argument in "A Cyborg Manifesto," technology has the power to change our ideas of feminism by questioning existing boundaries between gender, nature, and culture. The combined human machine figure of the cyborg symbolizes a shift away from fixed ideas of identity and toward more flexible, different ways of living. Haraway thinks that feminism can reconsider gender and power through technology, opening up opportunities for opposing oppression and for creating more inclusive futures that break strict categories like human/machine or male/female.

What is the main message Haraway wants readers to take away from her cyborg metaphor?

Donna Haraway uses a cyborg metaphor in "A Cyborg Manifesto" to express the idea that boundaries and identities, such as those between males and females or humans and machines, are not set in stone. By providing a vision of a society in which people can question traditional ideas of gender, race, and power, the cyborg symbolizes a means of ending these obstacles. Haraway utilizes the cyborg to promote a more flexible and inclusive feminist movements, where fresh forms of resistance against discrimination are made possible by embracing difficulties and confusion.

How does the anonymity of the internet contribute to the spread of racist and sexist ideologies?

According to Jessie Daniels' explanation in "Gender, White Supremacy, and the Internet," people may hide their identities online, making it easier for them to share racist and sexist views without fear of consequences. Because they feel hidden from responsibility, users are more likely to act hatefully when they are anonymous. Since individuals can join or create online spaces where they freely share and promote white supremacist and sexist beliefs without fear of identification or punishment, this lack of responsibility promotes the spread of harmful ideas.

What role does the internet play in spreading white supremacist ideas, according to Daniels?

Based on Jessie Daniels' argument in "Gender, White Supremacy, and the Internet," hate groups use the internet as a means of communication, organization, and selection, which contributes significantly to the spread of white supremacist ideologies. White supremacists can spread their ideas, build communities, and reach people around the world by using social media, websites, and groups. In addition, algorithms on the internet can spread this type of content to users who might not have actively searched for it, making it easier for white supremacist ideologies to gain popularity.

Haraway, Donna. “A Cyborg Manifesto: Science, Technology, and Socialist-Feminism in the Late Twentieth Century.”

Daniels, J. “Gender, White Supremacy and the Internet.”

Avatar

While I don’t have a gaming avatar, this would be my day-to-day avatar, known as a “Memoji.” I tried to make this avatar match my appearance since it’s what I look like on a daily basis. I used my full name Jill Rosenzweig for a name and decided this would represent me best. I wanted to incorporate personal taste and style with minimal makeup and jewelry! I was not interested in disgusinf my indemnity for this avatar since it will be used in iMessages and for my contact on my phone.

This is my Snapchat Avatar, which would be my social avatar. The username for this avatar is @jillrosenz and it’s easy to know it’s me since it’s my first and last name combined. I believe it resembles similar features and styles that I have. From being blonde with freckles, to wearing tank tops and jeans, I think it matches my appearance very well. I wear very minimal makeup and earrings/jewlery everyday so I chose to add the same things that I would normally wear. I wasn’t interested in disgusting my race, gender, or sex because I wanted this avatar to accurately show who I am.

[c3llybaby]

BOYISH//EDDIEMUNSONXOC FANFICTION

𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐆𝐑𝐎𝐕𝐄 ᴏꜰ ᴇʟ ᴘᴀꜱᴏ, ᴛᴇxᴀꜱ ɪꜱ ᴍ���ᴠɪɴɢ ʙᴀᴄᴋ ᴛᴏ ʜᴀᴡᴋɪɴꜱ, ɪɴᴅɪᴀɴᴀ. ɪᴛ'ꜱ ʙᴇᴇɴ ꜱᴇᴠᴇɴ ʏᴇᴀʀꜱ ʙᴜᴛ ꜱʜᴇ'ꜱ ꜰɪɴᴀʟʟʏ ᴍᴀᴅᴇ ʜᴇʀ ʀᴇᴛᴜʀɴ. ꜱʜᴇ'ꜱ ᴀ ꜱᴇɴɪᴏʀ ɪɴ ʜɪɢʜꜱᴄʜᴏᴏʟ ᴡɪᴛʜ ᴏɴᴇ ᴍᴏʀᴇ ʏᴇᴀʀ ᴛᴏ ɢᴏ ᴛʜᴇɴ ꜱʜᴇ'ꜱ ꜰɪɴᴀʟʟʏ ꜰʀᴇᴇ ᴛᴏ ᴍᴏᴠᴇ ᴛᴏ ʜᴏʟʟʏᴡᴏᴏᴅ ᴛᴏ ᴘᴜʀꜱᴜᴇ ʜᴇʀ ᴅʀᴇᴀᴍꜱ ᴏꜰ ꜱᴛᴀʀᴅᴏᴍ. ᴏɴʟʏ ᴛʜᴇʀᴇ'ꜱ ᴏɴᴇ ᴘʀᴏʙʟᴇᴍ. ᴇᴅᴅɪᴇ ꜰᴜᴄᴋɪɴɢ ᴍᴜɴꜱᴏɴ.

𝐄𝐃𝐃𝐈𝐄 𝐌𝐔𝐍𝐒𝐎𝐍 ᴀɴᴅ ᴄʜᴀɴᴄᴇ ꜱᴛᴀʀɢʀᴏᴠᴇ ᴡᴇʀᴇ ʙᴇꜱᴛ ꜰʀɪᴇɴᴅꜱ ᴡʜᴇɴ ᴛʜᴇʏ ᴡᴇʀᴇ ᴋɪᴅꜱ. ᴛʜᴇʏ ᴡᴇʀᴇ ᴛʜᴇ ᴄʟᴏꜱᴇꜱᴛ ʏᴏᴜ ᴄᴏᴜʟᴅ ʙᴇ. ᴛʜᴇʏ ʙʟᴇᴅ ᴛᴏɢᴇᴛʜᴇʀ. ᴛʜᴇʏ ᴄʀɪᴇᴅ ᴛᴏɢᴇᴛʜᴇʀ. ꜱᴏ ᴡʜʏ ɪꜱ ɪᴛ ᴛʜᴀᴛ ᴄʜᴀɴᴄᴇ ꜰᴜᴄᴋɪɴɢ ꜱᴛᴀʀɢʀᴏᴠᴇ ᴄᴏᴍᴘʟᴇᴛᴇʟʏ ꜰᴏʀɢᴏᴛ ᴀʙᴏᴜᴛ ᴇᴅᴅɪᴇ. ɴᴏᴛ ᴏɴʟʏ ᴛʜᴀᴛ ʙᴜᴛ ᴡʜᴇɴ ꜱʜᴇ ꜰɪɴᴅꜱ ᴏᴜᴛ ʜᴇ'ꜱ ʜᴇʀ ᴄʜɪʟᴅʜᴏᴏᴅ ʙᴇꜱᴛ ꜰʀɪᴇɴᴅ ꜱʜᴇ ᴄᴏᴜʟᴅɴ'ᴛ ꜱᴇᴇᴍ ᴛᴏ ᴄᴀʀᴇ ʟᴇꜱꜱ, ʜᴀᴠɪɴɢ ᴛʜᴇ ᴀᴜᴅᴀᴄɪᴛʏ ᴛᴏ ᴀᴄᴛ ʟɪᴋᴇ ʜᴇ ᴅᴏᴇꜱɴ'ᴛ ᴇᴠᴇɴ ᴇxɪꜱᴛ. ᴡʜᴀᴛ ᴀ ʙɪᴛᴄʜ.

Go to my Wattpad to find the full story! : C3llybaby

The work is the same title of this post, I'm mainly using Tumblr to post short excerpts from each chapter in order to advertise!

★☆ ────── 𝕭𝖔𝖞𝖎𝖘𝖍 ────── 𝐛𝐲 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞

❝ 𝘐 𝘤𝘢𝘯'𝘵 𝘨𝘦𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘰𝘧𝘧 𝘮𝘺 𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘥, 𝘐 𝘤𝘢𝘯'𝘵 𝘨𝘦𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘰𝘧𝘧 𝘪𝘯 𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘭, ❞

❝ 𝘚𝘰 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘸𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘸𝘦'𝘳𝘦 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘵𝘸𝘰 𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘴, 𝘐 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘢𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘶𝘭 ❞

── 𝐛𝐨𝐲𝐢𝐬𝐡 • 𝐣𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐟𝐚𝐬𝐭

｡･ﾟﾟ･　TROPES　･ﾟﾟ･｡

◦ Childhood friends to strangers ◦ Strangers to enemies ◦ Enemies to friends ◦ Friends to lovers ◦ Love triangle ◦ Lust for fame ◦ Parental Issues ◦ Freak + Freak

┎┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┒ TRIGGER WARNING Contains themes of... ┖┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┚ ◦ Blood ◦ Gore ◦ Fear ◦ Swearing ◦ Death ◦ Mention of suicide ◦ Drugs ◦ Rare use of gay slurs

*＊✿❀ DO NOT READ IF ❀✿＊*

You're xenophobic, racist, colorist, sexist, homophobic, or transphobic. Kindly, suck my dick.

ﾟ+*:;;:*　SOCIALS　*:;;:*+ﾟ ◦ TikTok: C3llybaby.wp ◦ Snapchat: Celestethat1kid ◦ Spotify: Notsoquirkykid

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╔═══*.·:·.☽✧ ✦ ✧☾.·:·.*═══╗ AUTHOR'S NOTE! ╚═══*.·:·.☽✧ ✦ ✧☾.·:·.*═══╝

• Hello, my name is Celeste and I'm so happy that you chose to click on my book! I hope you'll enjoy what you read and know that I love interacting with my readers, whether by DM's, Posting on my message board, or sending me art/edits of my stories. I love each and every one of you dearly. Happy reading, Love!

Yours truly, Celeste

• Disclaimer: I'm aware that in canon Eddie was held back a couple years and he's a super senior. However I changed it so that he was never held back and that he is a seventeen year old teenage boy.

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MY BOUNDARIES (AKA THE SIN LIST) - Please do not advertise your Eddie Munson fan fiction. Someone did this in like the first chapter and said something like "If anyone gets bored this is my Eddie fanfic...blah blah blah" and it really rubbbed me the wrong way. Other characters are completely fine! -Please do not use slurs if you are not from the group that the slur has been used against -Please do not comment that my characters are cringy/embarrassing. This has been happening in the first chapters of BOYISH because Chance is not nice to Eddie when they first meet. It's an enemies-to-lovers story, Babe, what did you expect? Saying that my characters are cringy/ embarrassing makes me feel like you are saying that my writing is cringy/embarrassing. If you have a thought or problem with how I write, please by all means channel it into constructive criticism. I put a lot of time and effort into this story and I do not want to be made to feel bad about it.

[okasuka]

Title: Offside Feelings

Adil’s phone buzzed in his pocket as he left the changing rooms, his teammates still hyped over the 2-1 win. He barely paid attention, already unlocking his phone and opening WhatsApp. He scrolled past the team group chat full of celebrations and tapped on Aminah’s name.

Adil:

Yo, how did I do? You were watchin’ init, don’t lie.

He leaned against the wall outside school, bag slung over one shoulder, waiting for her reply. It came quick.

Aminah:

Looooool u want me to be real or gas u up?

Adil:

Don’t move mad, just say it.

Aminah:

First half u were lookin decent still, good footwork n that. But ur finishing?? 💀💀 that one shot in the 30th min was criminal, bruv.

Adil exhaled through his nose, shaking his head with a small grin.

Adil:

Nah ur violating 🤣 The ball moved last sec fam, the wind was against me.

Aminah:

U love an excuse 😂 Just say u bottled it.

Adil:

U chatting like u wouldn’t fumble under pressure 😴

Aminah:

NEVER that, don’t disrespect me. U seen me play, don’t cap.

Adil smirked, imagining the way she’d say that in real life, all confidence. He had seen her play—aggressive, quick on her feet, proper baller. Not many girls in school could keep up with her.

Adil:

Aight fair, u got tekkers. But my hold-up play? Be honest.

Aminah took a minute to reply. He could picture her thinking, biting her lip, probably chatting to her friends about what to say.

Aminah:

U weren’t bad, can’t lie. Strong on the ball. But u defo get vex easy 🤣 nearly squared up to that CB in the 2nd half loooool.

Adil groaned, rubbing his temple.

Adil:

Nah cos man was tugging my shirt the whole game 😤 Ref wasn’t even watchin.

Aminah:

Excuses again 🤡 just say u wanted smoke.

Adil:

Say swear u wouldn’t back it if someone was on ur case like that.

Aminah:

Pls, I’d finish them. U forget I watch UFC??

Adil chuckled, already knowing she was serious.

Adil:

Wallahi, u scare me sometimes.

Aminah:

As u should.

He shook his head, debating his next message. His fingers hovered over the keyboard before he typed, then deleted, then typed again.

Adil:

Lowkey nice seeing u there tho. Thought u weren’t coming.

He locked his phone immediately after sending that, heart racing a little. The second he checked back, she was typing. Then it stopped. Then started again. He swallowed.

Aminah:

Yh well… wouldn’t miss watching u move mad on the pitch 🤡 entertainment n that.

Adil smiled, shaking his head. She was dodging.

Adil:

Safe for coming tho. Next time I’ll actually score.

Aminah:

We’ll see init. Next time I’ll be on the pitch too, so don’t embarrass urself 😭

Adil:

Bruv I could never. Just don’t get me sent off tryna scrap someone.

Aminah:

Can’t promise that.

Adil laughed, pocketing his phone. He’d see her tomorrow anyway. Maybe he’d bring up the fact she came just for him. Maybe he wouldn’t. Either way, he was already looking forward to it.

Saturday Morning

Adil woke up to his phone buzzing on the nightstand. He groaned, rubbing his face before grabbing it. A Snapchat notification. From Aminah.

He unlocked his phone, eyes still half-shut, and opened the snap. It was a picture of her empty kitchen—no food, no signs of life, just a lonely counter. The caption read:

“nah this is violation, where’s the breakfast man”

Adil snorted, still lying in bed as he swiped to WhatsApp.

adil:

loooool ur house moving like a wasteland

aminah:

bro it’s a joke, i came downstairs expecting vibes n a full english n instead i got vibes n disappointment

adil:

u sound proper heartbroken 😭 u not gonna cook something??

aminah:

me?? cook?? bruv u actually rate me too much

adil:

swear down u don’t know how to cook?? disgraceful behavior

aminah:

say wallahi u actually wake up n chef it up

adil:

i can make eggs init 🤷🏽‍♂️ better than starving like u

aminah:

nah eggs r calm but i need more than that, i need waffles, pancakes, vibes, all of it

adil:

why u acting like ur a 5 star hotel guest 😭 just make toast n call it a day

aminah:

boring. if i was rich i’d just order food everyday tbh

adil:

that’s how u go broke in 2 weeks fam

aminah:

worth it if it means i never gotta wash dishes again

Adil laughed, stretching as he sat up. He checked the time—10:42 AM.

adil:

so what u actually eating then?? air??

aminah:

probs cornflakes no milk, peak times

adil:

nah that’s actually a madness, u need help

aminah:

i need someone to make me food man this is suffering

Adil hesitated for a second before typing.

adil:

pull up to mine, i got bare food here

She stopped typing. Then started again. Then stopped. He exhaled, staring at the screen.

aminah:

loooooool u moving mad

adil:

swear down i’m not, man’s feeling generous today

aminah:

hmmm

adil:

nah but imagine u makin me breakfast tho 🤔 lil eggs, lil toast, maybe some chai on the side… sounds kinda nice still

aminah:

pls shut up 😭 u think i’m ur personal chef??

adil:

idk u tell me 👀 bet u’d make it all nice as well, proper present it on a plate n that, lil smile on ur face cos u know i’d rate ur cooking

aminah:

ur moving mad, i’d serve u burnt toast just for chatting

adil:

nah u wouldn’t, u got a soft spot for me init 😏

Aminah left him on read for a minute. Adil grinned, picturing her rolling her eyes, probably debating her next reply. Then his phone buzzed.

aminah:

soft spot?? LOOOOOL u wish 🤡

adil:

so u denying it?

aminah:

100%

adil:

hmm 🤔 seems like something a liar would say

aminah:

u need to be stopped

adil:

nah u just don’t know how to handle the pressure 😏

Another pause. Then she snapped back.

aminah:

pressure?? bruv i literally play football, ufc, n boxing for fun, pls be serious

adil:

n yet u still fumbled my flirting, mad

aminah:

flirting?? that was flirting?? i thought u were just hungry loooool

Adil laughed, shaking his head. She was quick with it.

adil:

say less, next time i’ll make it more obvious 😏

aminah:

don’t, i beg

adil:

too late, u already signed up for this

aminah:

nah i’m logging out, goodbye

Adil smirked, watching as she went offline. Yeah, he definitely enjoyed winding her up.

Aminah tightened the straps on her gym bag as she walked, hoodie pulled over her head to block out the cold. Her body ached in that good way after a solid boxing session—except for her face, which was just straight-up battered.

Her reflection in a car window had made her pause earlier. A black eye blooming on one side, a bloodied gauze still stuck to her cheek from a nasty scrape, and her knuckles wrapped in bandages. She looked like she’d just walked out of a warzone.

She took the shortcut past the astro turf, the floodlights glowing against the dark sky. A group of boys were still playing, voices carrying in the air, boots thudding against the artificial grass. She didn’t think much of it—until a ball rolled to her feet.

She stopped, looking down at it. Then up.

Adil stood a few metres away, hands on his hips, head tilted. His usual cocky smirk flickered for half a second when he clocked her face properly.

“Yo,” he called, nodding at the ball. “U just gonna stand there or u gonna pass it?”

Aminah smirked despite herself and nudged the ball back with the inside of her foot. Adil trapped it, but his eyes didn’t leave her.

“Bro, what happened to you?” He walked closer, scanning her face. “Fam, did u get jumped or sum?”

Aminah huffed a laugh. “Nah, just a hard session. Coach paired me up with some mad aggressive girl.”

Adil whistled low, eyes flicking from her black eye to her knuckles. “Yeah, no. That ain’t just ‘hard session’ injuries, that’s ‘life or death’ injuries.”

Aminah rolled her eyes. “Oh shut up, it’s not even that bad.”

“Not that bad??” Adil gestured at her. “Bruv, u look like u lost a scrap with life itself.”

“Swear down, I should’ve just ignored that ball and kept walking,” Aminah muttered, adjusting her bag strap.

Adil grinned, but then his expression softened just slightly. “Nah but fr, u good? Looks painful.”

Aminah shrugged. “Hurts a bit, but it’s calm. Just part of training, init.”

Adil studied her for a moment, then shook his head with a small smile. “Nah, u move different. I rate it.”

Aminah raised a brow. “What, cos I take a few hits?”

“Cos u take a few hits and keep going like it’s nothin’,” Adil said, kicking the ball up with the side of his foot before catching it. “Most people would’ve called it a day. You? You’re just out here, strolling home like u didn’t just get punched up.”

Aminah smirked. “Told u before, bruv. I ain’t soft.”

Adil chuckled. “Yeah, yeah. U tryna prove a point or sum?”

“Nah,” she said, shifting her weight. “Just tryna get home before my mum sees my face and moves mad.”

Adil laughed. “Yeah, good luck explaining that one.”

Aminah sighed dramatically. “Gonna have to lie. Say I walked into a door or some dumb excuse.”

Adil grinned, stepping back towards the pitch. “Tell her u were protectin’ me in a street fight.”

Aminah scoffed. “Protectin’ you?? Bruv, you’d be the first one to run.”

Adil gasped, clutching his chest. “Wow. Disrespectful. After all I do for you?”

“What do u actually do for me?”

Adil smirked. “I provide entertainment.”

Aminah rolled her eyes but couldn’t stop the small smile. “Yeah, alright. Anyway, I gotta go before my mum actually disowns me.”

“Safe,” Adil called as she walked off, watching her go before shaking his head with a chuckle. “Moving mad…”

Aminah had barely taken a few steps before Adil called out, “Oi, why u walking like that?”

She froze for a second, then kept moving like she didn’t hear him.

Adil jogged up next to her, walking backwards so he could face her. “Nah, nah, don’t try it. U limping, bruv.”

“I’m not.”

“You are.”

“It’s minor.”

Adil squinted at her, then down at her legs. “Nah, why u moving like a 50-year-old uncle after five-a-side?”

Aminah exhaled sharply, adjusting her bag. “Bruv, I got kicked in the shin during sparring. It’s calm.”

Adil gave her a deadpan look. “U defo not walking like it’s calm.”

She groaned, rolling her eyes. “What do you want me to do? Crawl home?”

“Nah,” Adil shrugged. “I’ll walk with you.”

Aminah stopped. “Huh?”

“U heard me,” he said, shoving his hands in his pockets. “Ain’t like I got anywhere else to be.”

Aminah stared at him for a second, then shook her head with a smirk. “Moving like a hero.”

“Man’s just being a gentleman, init,” Adil said, falling into step beside her. “U should be grateful.”

“Grateful??” Aminah scoffed. “I never asked for this.”

“Yeah, well, I don’t trust u not to collapse halfway home.”

Aminah gave him a side-eye. “U rate yourself too much.”

Adil grinned. “And u don’t rate me enough.”

Aminah laughed, but it was cut off by a slight wince as she took a bad step.

Adil caught it immediately. “See. Man’s instincts are unmatched.”

“Shut up,” she muttered.

“Nah but real talk,” Adil said, glancing at her properly. “U sure you’re good?”

Aminah hesitated for a second, then sighed. “Yeah. Just sore, innit.”

Adil nodded, keeping pace with her. They walked in comfortable silence for a bit, the streetlights throwing long shadows on the pavement.

“Y’know,” Adil said after a while, “not many people would take hits like that and still show up the next day.”

Aminah smirked. “U saying I’m built different?”

“Something like that.”

“Good.” She nudged his arm lightly. “Bout time u recognised.”

Adil chuckled, shaking his head. “Nah, u actually move mad. But I rate it.”

Aminah just grinned, the limp in her step feeling a little lighter as they walked the rest of the way home.

Adil was mid-sentence, about to make some dumb joke, when Aminah suddenly stopped walking.

Before he could ask what was up, she turned to him, still smirking a little—but there was something else in her eyes. Something softer. Then, without warning, she stepped forward and wrapped her arms around him.

Adil froze.

For a solid second, his brain just stopped functioning. Aminah? Hugging him?? Voluntarily??

Her arms were tight around him, and he could feel the tension in her shoulders, like she wasn’t used to doing this. Like it took effort.

“Thanks,” she muttered against his hoodie.

Adil blinked, still processing. Then, finally, his arms came up, resting lightly around her back. “Uh… yeah. Safe.”

She pulled away quickly, clearing her throat like she hadn’t just caught him completely off guard. “Alright, I’m going in before my mum loses it.”

Adil just nodded, still slightly baffled. “Yeah. Cool. Get some ice on that leg, yeah?”

“Yeah, yeah,” she waved him off, walking up to her door.

But as she stepped inside, Adil caught the way her shoulders tensed. The way she hesitated for half a second before crossing the threshold, like she was bracing herself.

Then the door shut behind her.

Adil stood there for a moment, staring at the spot where she’d been.

That wasn’t just tiredness. That wasn’t just pain from training.

Something else was up.

And now, he was gonna have to figure out what.

Sunday Night

Aminah lay in bed, scrolling mindlessly through her phone, when Adil’s message popped up.

adil:

u got plans 2moro?

She stretched, wincing slightly as the ache in her muscles flared up again, then typed back.

aminah:

was gonna hit up forbidden planet but that’s cancelled now 🙃 u?

adil:

loooool why u cancelling?

aminah:

bruv. look at my face. u think i can walk into central lookin like this?? the public will call feds on me 😭

adil:

nah real talk, u do look like u got into a scrap w a brick wall

aminah:

appreciate the love n support, truly 😐

adil:

always here to uplift u x

aminah:

stfu. anyway what u doin?

adil:

gotta go some fam thing. long dayyyy

Aminah frowned, a sinking feeling creeping in.

aminah:

…what fam thing?

adil:

some brown function ting, i don’t even know man, my mum just told me i gotta be ready by 6

Aminah stared at her screen. No way.

aminah:

don’t piss me off. where’s it at?

adil:

some random hall, starts w an ‘R’ or sumthin

Aminah groaned, pressing a hand over her face.

aminah:

nah u taking the piss, i’m going to one in that rosemere hall place. tell me ur not going there.

adil:

LOOOOOOOL ur done out here

aminah:

i actually wanna cry

adil:

nah this is perfect. we can suffer 2gether x

aminah:

suffer? ur face is calm, bruv. i’m the one who’s gonna get moved to by every auntie for lookin like this 😭

adil:

wallahi they r gonna cook u

aminah:

“beta, what happened to your face?? are you fighting on the streets?? this is why no one will marry you” 😭😭 i can HEAR it already

adil:

loooool nahhh i’m actually crying. tell them u were defendin my honour or sum

aminah:

pls. ur honour isn’t worth this suffering

adil:

wow. the betrayal.

aminah:

bro i was lowkey excited to go comics shopping n now i gotta deal w nosy uncles analysing my bruises like it’s a case study 😭

adil:

f in the chat

aminah:

long day man

adil:

eh at least i’ll be there, i’ll back u when the aunties move mad

aminah:

gonna hold u to that

adil:

obv. anyway go sleep, u need rest w that battered face 🤡

aminah:

ur blocked.

adil:

nah u love me really.

Aminah rolled her eyes, but a small smile tugged at her lips.

aminah:

gn idiot.

adil:

gn boxer x

She locked her phone, sighing. Tomorrow was gonna be a madness.

Monday – The Function

Aminah sighed, arms crossed as her mum gave her yet another disapproving look.

“You look like a boy,” her mum muttered in Urdu, eyeing her up and down.

Aminah just shrugged, standing firm in her baggy black shorts and oversized UFC shirt. “I’m comfortable,” she said simply, adjusting the strap of her crossbody bag.

Her mum sighed dramatically, shaking her head. “You should’ve worn the shalwar kameez. You already look…” She gestured vaguely at Aminah’s face. “And now this?”

Aminah rolled her eyes. “It’s not that deep, Mum.”

“It is that deep when every aunty will be staring.”

“Let them stare,” Aminah muttered, slipping on her trainers.

Her mum sighed again, clearly knowing this was a lost battle. “Just behave yourself, please.”

Aminah didn’t respond. She was already bracing herself for the madness that awaited.

The function was packed. Rows of aunties and uncles occupied every table, kids ran around in fancy suits and dresses, and the smell of biryani mixed with perfume clogged the air.

Aminah felt the stares before she even made it halfway in. The aunties, draped in their embroidered outfits and gold jewellery, gave her slow once-overs, their expressions hovering between disapproval and intrigue.

She ignored them, pushing her hands into her pockets as she scanned the room.

Then she spotted Adil.

He was leaning against a table, looking just as bored as she felt, dressed in a crisp white kurta with sleeves rolled up. His eyes flicked up, and the second he saw her, his face split into a grin.

“Oi, fighter girl!” he called, waving her over.

Aminah smirked, walking up to him. “Oi, white kurta? U tryna impress someone?”

Adil scoffed. “Nah, my mum forced it. Said I had to ‘look respectable.’”

Aminah snorted. “Can’t relate.”

Adil glanced at her fit and grinned. “Nah, u actually don’t care, do u?”

“Not even a little bit,” she said, cracking her knuckles. “I already got cussed out by my mum for this.”

Adil chuckled, shaking his head. “Might as well own it, then.”

And she did—until the aunties started getting brave.

They weren’t subtle about it.

Two of them sat nearby, whispering loudly enough that it was clear they wanted to be heard.

“Look at that girl. No shame at all.”

“Shorts? In a gathering like this? Astaghfirullah.”

“Maybe if she dressed properly, she wouldn’t have bruises all over her face.”

Aminah clenched her jaw, staring straight ahead. She’d been expecting it, but it still hit different when it actually happened.

She could feel Adil tense next to her. For a second, he didn’t say anything. Then, under the table, his hand moved.

Slowly, he placed it over hers, resting on her side of her leg.

Aminah blinked, caught off guard.

He didn’t squeeze, didn’t say anything—just left it there, warm and steady. A silent “I got you.”

Aminah swallowed, glancing at him.

Adil was still looking straight ahead, jaw tight, but his thumb brushed lightly over her skin. Like he was trying to reassure her without making a scene.

She exhaled quietly.

Then, just as quietly, she turned her hand over, letting their fingers curl together.

Adil nudged her lightly. “Oi.”

Aminah blinked, snapping out of her thoughts. “Huh?”

“Come on,” he muttered, nodding towards the side exit of the hall. “Let’s cut.”

She hesitated for a second, glancing around. The aunties were still in their own world, probably waiting for another opportunity to cuss her existence.

Adil must’ve seen the hesitation, because he grabbed her hand and gave a light tug. “Let’s go, bruv.”

Aminah let out a breath and nodded. “Say less.”

They slipped out the side door, the cold air hitting her immediately. The music was still thudding inside, but out here, it was quiet. Calm.

She pulled out her phone and fired off a quick text.

aminah: going home x

A minute later, the reply came.

mum: okay x

Aminah smirked. Definitely dancing. If her mum had any real objections, she would’ve called.

She slid her phone into her pocket and turned to Adil. “We walking nowhere for vibes, yeah?”

Adil shoved his hands into his pockets, starting down the pavement. “Basically.”

They walked in silence for a while, just the occasional sound of their trainers scuffing against the concrete. The streetlights flickered above them, the night quiet except for the distant hum of traffic.

But Aminah still felt… off. The voices of the aunties echoed in her head. No shame at all. Maybe if she dressed properly, she wouldn’t have bruises all over her face.

She swallowed, staring down at the pavement, her arms crossed.

Adil glanced at her, then kicked a small stone ahead of them. “You’re mad quiet.”

Aminah shrugged. “Just tired.”

Adil hummed, but she knew he wasn’t convinced. “That what we’re calling it?”

She sighed, shaking her head. “Bruv, why do brown people chat so much?”

Adil huffed a laugh. “It’s their sport.”

“Nah, it’s a full-time job for them,” she muttered. “Like, let me breathe, bro.”

Adil tilted his head, watching her. “U really let them get to u, huh?”

Aminah exhaled sharply. “Not even like that, it’s just—” She hesitated, chewing the inside of her cheek. “I dunno. Just annoying, innit. Like, I can’t even exist without it being some big discussion.”

Adil nodded slowly, kicking the stone again. “Yeah. I hear that.”

Aminah stared ahead, her fists clenching slightly. “Like, what do they even want, bruv? If I was soft, they’d say I was weak. If I fight, I’m ‘too much.’ If I dress up, they say I’m trying too hard. If I wear this, I ‘have no shame.’ Like, swear down, they just want me to be miserable.”

Adil was quiet for a second, then sighed. “They want you to be easy.”

Aminah looked at him. “Huh?”

He stuffed his hands deeper into his pockets. “Easy to understand. Easy to control. Easy to show off to other aunties. But u?” He glanced at her with a small smirk. “U don’t make it easy for them.”

Aminah scoffed. “Yeah, well. That just means more headache for me.”

Adil nudged her lightly. “Yeah, but it also means ur real.”

Aminah exhaled, staring ahead. She didn’t respond, but the tightness in her chest eased—just a little.

They kept walking, the quiet of the night wrapping around them, and for a moment, everything felt a little lighter.

Adil kicked another stone, then glanced at her, his expression shifting. He seemed to be debating something for a second before he just said it.

“So, like, are we gonna do something about this or what?”

Aminah blinked, caught off guard by his bluntness. “Do something about what?”

“You know.” He scratched the back of his neck, looking a little sheepish. “Like, this… whatever this is. Us, bruv.”

Aminah paused, eyes narrowing as she tried to process what he was saying. Was he seriously bringing this up now? “What are you talking about?”

Adil was clearly struggling with his words now, his face turning slightly pink under the streetlights. “I mean… like… we’ve been chatting, and, like, the vibe’s been there for ages. So, I’m just wondering if we’re gonna do something about it or just… leave it, y’know?”

Aminah’s heart skipped, and she felt a rush of heat flood her chest. Was he really stuttering right now? Adil, the one who always talked like he had the world figured out, was flustered.

She took a slow step toward him, narrowing the space between them, her eyes locking onto his. “So, you wanna do something about it?”

Adil swallowed, looking like he was trying to figure out how to answer without completely embarrassing himself. “I mean… yeah, but… I don’t know if you—”

Before he could finish, Aminah leaned forward quickly, cutting him off. She kissed him, soft and brief, just enough to send a rush of warmth through both of them.

Adil froze for a second, then his hands hesitantly moved to her waist, pulling her in a little closer, as if to make sure she was really there.

When they broke apart, Aminah was smiling, feeling a little more grounded than before. Adil, on the other hand, looked like he was trying to remember how to breathe.

He finally managed to speak, his voice a little hoarse. “So, uh… that answers my question then.”

Aminah grinned, leaning back slightly to look him in the eyes. “Yeah. Thought I’d save you the trouble of figuring it out.”

Adil just stared at her, shaking his head in disbelief. “Bruv. I’m actually lost for words. This is mad.”

Aminah laughed, nudging him lightly. “Yeah, well. You’re not the only one.”

They stood there for a moment, the air between them still crackling with energy, and it felt like everything else—everything that had weighed on her all day—had finally melted away.

[kennislearningroutes]

Mastering Time Management: Online Degree Tips for Working Parents

When you are a working parent and want to earn an online degree at the same time, trust me it is not an easy task. The biggest challenge for every parent-turned-candidate is time management. No matter how much they try they often fail to meet their own academic targets. 

Since online degrees are a hot topic in the job market these days, most candidates prefer to upskill with them. Global platforms like Coursera and edX, as well as A-listed universities and institutes, offer career-focused online programmes to help learners balance their professional, academic, and personal commitments. 

If you are struggling to manage your time between your kids and studies, here are some really helpful and effective time management tips for working parents. 

Plan a Blended Study Routine 

If you are a candidate for an online degree programme, prepare a weekly study plan that has a blended approach means - theory, assignments, and group discussions. It is better if you stick to an academic calendar that alternatively shuffles your academic elements. You can decide which study combinations work for you throughout the week. 

For example -

Monday - Theory, and Virtual Discussion with a Study Partner

Tuesday - Assignments and Doubt Clearing Session

Wednesday - Assignments and Study Group Meet-ups 

Thursday - Theory and Practicals 

Friday - Theory and Doubt Clearing Sessions 

Saturday - Assignments and Virtual Discussion with a Study Partner

Sunday - Revision Day

See, how easy is to manage your academic calendar! And if you find that sticking to a routine is actually making you learn less. Then, don’t pressurise yourself. Only read small nuggets of theory till you get accustomed to the study plan and can streamline your studies. 

Digital To-do List

Making a list has always been helpful for learners who have signed up for online degree courses. When you make a list, it serves as a reminder to know your priorities at hand. A digital to-do list is a better way of managing your studies when your studies are majorly digital. You can download free tools like Todoist

ClickUp and Evernote to efficiently manage your tasks. 

If you want to be more precise about your studies, you can opt for task management apps. These are professional tools and act wonderfully to streamline your studies every week. Some of the project management or task management tools are as follows:

Trello

Asana

Teamwork

Wrike 

These are super-effective tools that manage your task, and send you gentle reminders to complete your task before deadlines. 

Pomodoro Method - A Popular Technique in Japan 

Needless to say, today’s digital age is the age of distractions. Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, just name it. We are surrounded by distractions and if you are a parent then your distraction can be ten-fold. However, keeping our personal responsibilities aside, we can vanquish our digital distractions so that we can study uninterrupted for our online degree programme and be productive at the same time. 

The Pomodoro Technique - Take the help of this awesome time management technique that was built by an Italian author Francesco Cirillo, and widely followed in Japan. Even on the internet, you’ll find ample Pomodoro-inspired apps, that work on the same technique. The tool builds on 25-minute work sessions- isn’t it great? Small nuggets of topics but a consistent flow of study. This app is ideal for changing your habit of distraction and procrastination. 

How to Use Pomodoro Tech App? 

Set a timer for 25 minutes and work uninterrupted. 

Take a 10-minute break (set a timer for that too) for coffee or mail or anything (avoid chatting on WhatsApp, Snapchat or Insta)

After break time, again reschedule the timer to 25 minutes 

Continue this alternate fashion of study and break till you complete the topic.

Pls keep your phone in DND (Do not Disturb) mode for better results. Apart from these, you can also manage settings on your phone to turn off notifications. 

We can say that no social media or app notifications means cutting down 70% of your distractions. 

Find a Study Partner 

Find a study partner. A study buddy can improve your study quality much much better rather than studying alone. As you share the same goal, a partner always motivates you to keep going. Apart from that, you can also keep a healthy competition to complete the task on time or finish the notes without getting distracted. 

Sometimes discussions can bring clarity and help you understand complex concepts. You can also learn new skills and revise the topics. These would help you stay committed to your studies.

Either way, this is a win-win situation. This would help both of you. This partner can be physically present or virtually present, whatever suits you best. Enrolling in an online degree course would demand goal setting, consistent effort and discipline in your learning schedule, and all of it could be easily managed with a study partner. 

Set up Your Virtual Office 

Whether you are at home or in a cafe, it is important to find a serene place where you can concentrate and study. Get your -ish together, before starting out - Your WiFi connection, a comfortable setting place and a neck/back pillow for ease. Your setup should look like you are in your office cable, doing your stuff. Remember, psychological ambience governs our emotions. The right ambience gives the motivation to complete studies seriously. 

If you are surrounded by your children. Include them too in your office play, where your elder child is another executive doing her homework and the toddler is having a fun activity of building his clay toy. After the timer goes off, all their assignments will be checked hurray! Fun play isn’t it? 

Reward Yourself 

After you have successfully triumphed over your time management struggle, a reward is a must. Do not deprive yourself of that reward. Grab your favourite Latte, a scented healing candle or an episode of your favourite show to reward yourself. A sense of achievement is extremely important if you are a parent. Be your own cheerleader to motivate yourself and avoid burnout. 

Always remember competing in an online degree course is like a marathon. So, don’t be a sprinter and give up all your energy all at once. If you want consistency in your academic journey, you need to be slow but steady and continuous. 

Final Words 

Well, that’s a wrap. If you are a parent then balancing is the skill that you have to learn the best. And, if you have opted for an online degree programme, then the most important thing is to start your learning routine without delay. Do not procrastinate and delay your study plans. We often delay plans when we make stringent and rigid study plans for ourselves. We become more focused on living up to our expectations and thus delay the “start” as we do not find people/places/situations supporting us. 

Remember, time is never right. We just need to take the first step without making things harder for ourselves. We must give up stringent and rigid rules and be happy with small goals. Small nuggets of a topic can suffice for a day. Just continue with the study plan, without giving much thought to the fact that “You have to move the mountain in a day to keep pace with your instructor or peer.”

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Unusual Asks

Spotify, SoundCloud, or Pandora? 

is your room messy or clean?

what color are your eyes?

do you like your name? why?

what is your relationship status? 

describe your personality in 3 words or less

what color hair do you have?

what kind of car do you drive? color?

where do you shop?

how would you describe your style?

favorite social media account

what size bed do you have? 

any siblings?

if you can live anywhere in the world where would it be? why?

favorite snapchat filter? 

favorite makeup brand(s)

how many times a week do you shower?

favorite tv show?

shoe size?

how tall are you?

sandals or sneakers? 

do you go to the gym? 

describe your dream date

how much money do you have in your wallet at the moment?

what color socks are you wearing? 

how many pillows do you sleep with?

do you have a job? what do you do? 

how many friends do you have? 

whats the worst thing you have ever done? 

whats your favorite candle scent? 

3 favorite boy names

3 favorite girl names

favorite actor? 

favorite actress? 

who is your celebrity crush?

favorite movie? 

do you read a lot? whats your favorite book? 

money or brains? 

do you have a nickname? what is it? 

how many times have you been to the hospital?

top 10 favorite songs

do you take any medications daily? 

what is your skin type? (oily, dry, etc)

what is your biggest fear? 

how many kids do you want? 

whats your go to hair style?

what type of house do you live in? (big, small, etc) 

who is your role model? 

what was the last compliment you received?

what was the last text you sent?

how old were you when you found out santa wasn’t real?

what is your dream car? 

opinion on smoking?

do you go to college? 

what is your dream job? 

would you rather live in rural areas or the suburbs? 

do you take shampoo and conditioner bottles from hotels? 

do you have freckles? 

do you smile for pictures?

how many pictures do you have on your phone? 

have you ever peed in the woods? 

do you still watch cartoons? 

do you prefer chicken nuggets from Wendy’s or McDonalds?

Favorite dipping sauce? 

what do you wear to bed? 

have you ever won a spelling bee?

 what are your hobbies?

can you draw? 

do you play an instrument?

what was the last concert you saw? 

tea or coffee?

Starbucks or Dunkin Donuts?

do you want to get married?

what is your crush’s first and last initial?

are you going to change your last name when you get married? 

what color looks best on you? 

do you miss anyone right now? 

do you sleep with your door open or closed?

do you believe in ghosts?

what is your biggest pet peeve? 

last person you called`

favorite ice cream flavor? 

regular oreos or golden oreos? 

chocolate or rainbow sprinkles? 

what shirt are you wearing? 

what is your phone background?

are you outgoing or shy?

do you like it when people play with your hair?

do you like your neighbors? 

do you wash your face? at night? in the morning?

have you ever been high? 

have you ever been drunk? 

last thing you ate? 

favorite lyrics right now

summer or winter? 

day or night? 

dark, milk, or white chocolate? 

favorite month? 

what is your zodiac sign

 who was the last person you cried in front of? 

Non of those

Messy af

Grey

I like my name because it's unusual but elegant

Unfortunately single

Gay

Brunette

I don't drive

Wherever I'm taken

Alternative

Tumblr

Twin sized

4

Probably Germany

I don't have Snapchat

The stuff I make

Once or twice (other days I take baths, I only shower if I need to wash my hair)

Two broke girls

4 in women's

4'11

Sandals

No but I do work out

Idk

137.59$

I'm not wearing socks

My pillows are asexual

I don't have a job but I'm applying for one in January

Idk

Isk

Vanilla

Vance (sounds cool), Cane (idk why), & Seth (sick AF)

Josie (really pretty), Rose (my favorite flower), Leslie (after my great aunt whom is wonderful and is very accepting)

Jack Black

Idk

Don't have one

The tale of the princess kaguya

Not particularly

The final girl support group

Brains

I have a lot

Once

Sailor song, the other side of the wall, song of the celestial maiden, cruel world, teenagers, girls, 911, mad dog, Loli god requiem, steady steady

No

Normal

Being forgotten

Two

Down

Medium

My great aunt

"your cute I guess"

A yt link

I always knew

Idk

Don't do it

Not yet

Being a therapist

Suburbs

Obviously

Yes

A lot

No

Yes

Wendy's

Whatever I was wearing before

No

I have too many

Yes

Not yet

I haven't been to one

Tea

Neither

Yes

Uhhh not disclosing that info

Maybe

Black and red

Yes

Closed

Yes

Idk

My sister

Vanilla

Regular

Gay sprinkles

No shirt lol

Black rose lace

Depends on the situation

NO

Yea

Yup

Nope

Nope

Reese's cup

"won't you kiss me on the mouth and love me like a sailor"

Winter

Night

White

February

Sagittarius

I cried while texting my bestie at two am

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Exploring the Black Eyed Peas and How They Revolutionized Music

The Black Eyed Peas are a name synonymous with innovation in the music industry. Known for their genre-defying sound and captivating performances, this iconic group has left an indelible mark on the global music scene. From their chart-topping hits to their impactful lyrics, they continue to inspire new generations of music lovers and creators. Whether you're exploring their journey or seeking inspiration for your own musical endeavors, their story offers valuable lessons.

Understanding the significance of their contribution also involves exploring broader aspects of music creation and distribution. Today, we’ll delve into who the Black Eyed Peas are, and also touch upon essential tools and platforms every aspiring artist should know about, including getting music on Snapchat, understanding EPs, verifying Spotify profiles, and setting up the perfect home studio.

Who Are the Members of the Black Eyed Peas?

The Black Eyed Peas were initially formed in 1995, consisting of will.i.am, apl.de.ap, Taboo, and later Fergie, who joined in 2002. Each member brought unique influences to the band, ranging from hip-hop and R&B to pop and electronic music. Their breakthrough album, Elephunk, released in 2003, featured hit singles like "Where Is the Love?" and "Shut Up," cementing their place as global superstars. Over the years, the group has evolved both in its lineup and sound, adapting to the ever-changing musical landscape. To dive deeper into who are the members of the Black Eyed Peas and their individual contributions, explore our in-depth guide.

How to Get Your Song on Snapchat: The New Frontier

For aspiring musicians, getting featured on a platform like Snapchat can open doors to a massive audience. Snapchat allows users to integrate music into their Snaps, making it a popular choice for song promotion. To understand how to get the song on Snapchat, you’ll need to register your track with a distributor that partners with Snapchat. Platforms like DistroKid and TuneCore make this process seamless. This opportunity not only increases visibility but also enhances audience engagement, particularly with younger demographics.

The Importance of Understanding EPs in Music

Every musician should have a solid grasp of industry terminology. An EP, or Extended Play, is an important concept for budding artists who want to showcase their talent without producing a full-length album. Typically featuring 3-5 tracks, an EP is longer than a single but shorter than an album, offering flexibility and affordability for artists in the early stages of their career. Learn more about what is EP in music and how it can serve as a stepping stone in your musical journey.

Boosting Your Presence with Spotify Artist Verification

Spotify is one of the largest music streaming platforms in the world, making it essential for artists to have a verified presence. With Spotify artist verification, you gain access to exclusive tools like audience analytics and playlist pitching, which are invaluable for growing your career. Verification also builds credibility with listeners, ensuring they know they’re following the authentic profile of their favorite artist.

Creating a Home Studio with the Right Vocal Mic

A well-equipped home studio is vital for any artist looking to produce high-quality recordings. Investing in a home recording vocal mic is the first step toward professional-sounding tracks. A good mic captures the nuances of your voice, reducing the need for extensive post-production. Whether you’re recording an EP or experimenting with sound, the right equipment can make a world of difference.

Conclusion

The Black Eyed Peas exemplify how innovation and dedication can propel artists to global fame. Their journey is not only inspiring but also instructive for anyone seeking to make their mark in the music industry. Alongside their story, understanding the tools and platforms available to today’s artists—like Snapchat, Spotify, and home studio setups—can help elevate your music career. What strategies have worked for you in your musical endeavors? Share your experiences and thoughts in the comments below!

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How to Create An App Like Snapchat : Cost And Time

Are you considering creating a Snapchat-like app? You’re,  not by yourself! A lot of companies and developers are excited to make interesting social apps similar to Snapchat.  Uncertain about how much developing a Snapchat clone app will cost?

Generally speaking, $25,000. is the starting point for establishing an app like Snapchat. However, this pricing includes only basic features. The entire cost will change according to your unique needs.

In 2020, there were about 85 million Snapchat users in the United States, according to Statista.  Without a doubt, Snapchat continues to be the most popular platform, given its expanding user base. So, now is a great time to consider creating a Snapchat clone. The market is expanding, and it presents a prime opportunity for developers.

Several top US companies that are developing mobile apps are aware of the potential app development costs associated with creating knockoff apps. Thus, we’ve given a thorough breakdown of the development expenses for an app that’s similar to Snapchat in this blog post.

Understanding All About Snapchat

Snapchat is a social media site where users can share various types of material. You can tag places, post messages, and add new friends with ease. One of its notable features is the ability to exchange “snaps”—pictures, movies, or doodles. The pleasure factor is increased by the transient nature of these photos, which vanish after they are viewed. In particular, the concept for Snapchat’s disappearing photos and videos originated in 2011. Initially, it was available simply as the iOS app “Picaboo.” After several months of testing, the founders reintroduced the platform under the new name, Snapchat.

Initially, users could only send images that would vanish in 1–10 seconds. While the group was developing their mobile app, they added more features. These included memories, direct messaging, video snaps, and more. With these additions, the app gained popularity quickly. Within just 18 months, the app skyrocketed in success. It attracted 10 million users in that short time. Plus, users were exchanging 20 million photos daily.

How Does Snapchat Make Money?

When creating an app like Snapchat, your revenue model is crucial. The social app development company should carefully consider how to monetize the app. Each year, Snapchat’s revenue continues to grow, showing its success. In 2021 alone, the app generated $4.1 billion in income. This was nearly double the revenue of the previous year. The social app development company behind such apps is expected to turn a profit soon.

One percent was made from the sale of smart glasses, with the remaining ninety-nine percent coming from internet advertising. Snap Spectacles capture what the wearer sees with a digital camera embedded in the lens.

Similar to Facebook, Snapchat offers an Ads Manager platform where marketers can design an ad, specify an audience and budget, monitor performance, and review metrics. Advertisers can select usual behavior, influencers users follow, content users interact with, and age, geography, and gender to target the ideal audience for their products.

In general, Snapchat offers a wide variety of ad formats. We will discuss two of the most well-known ones to help you understand how Snapchat advertises. 

Sponsored filters and lenses

Brands are drawn to Snapchat by its expanding user base, which encourages them to develop custom lenses that increase interaction and brand awareness. The process is simple: users contribute photos and tales using a brand’s lens or filter, which is then promoted to the appropriate audience.

Although the cost of promoting on Snapchat starts at $5 per day, developing a high-quality lens may run you anywhere from $5,000 to $750,000. Thus, Snapchat launched the Lens Web Builder, a platform that enables users to construct a lens directly in the Ads Manager today, to draw in more advertisers and increase the accessibility of this kind of advertisement for small businesses.

Story ads and Snap ads

A Snap Ad is a type of full-screen, photo- or video-based advertisement that runs for up to three minutes in between user-generated content, such as user tales. There is a swipe-up link that takes them to a product page. Snapchat advertisers are free to set their budgets and modify them in accordance with their objectives and results.

The one distinction between Story Ads and Snap Ads is that the former lacks a swipe-up link that would otherwise send viewers to the page containing further details. Story Ads must, therefore be more captivating and memorable. 

8 Key Features Of Snapchat

Features are the secret to any app’s success. You must comprehend what made Snapchat successful in order to develop an app similar to it. We’ve created a list of essential features as a result. These can guide you when creating a social media app. Each feature plays a significant role in engaging users and keeping them active.

Features for Search

Snapchat’s search feature is one of its most notable features. It takes less than a minute for users to discover the various features of the app and navigate it. User engagement is increased through content exploration, which allows users to browse a variety of content—including stories and public snaps—based on keywords and interest-related themes.

Internet Chat

Without a communication mechanism, an app like Snapchat cannot be created. Users are able to communicate their pals individually or in a group conversation with this function. People can instantly talk about their outings and photographs by using a function that Snapchat offers. They enjoy utilizing these applications to record live footage as well.

Discovery Based on Location

With this function, users may look for photos from particular places or occasions by searching for geotagged content. Thanks to this function, they can successfully stay aware of their surroundings. When the user allows live location sharing, the location-based feature becomes active. Here, the user’s exact location is gathered and shared with the friends they have chosen, and search alternatives that are pertinent to them are displayed. 

Group and Individual Conversation

With just a few clicks, people may converse with friends and family thanks to this tool. Group chat facilitates communication between users and their loved ones. Basically, along with the chat option, users have other alternatives also, including sharing data such as documents, location, and videos. It facilitates the personalization of their life. Chats using snaps are also possible here.

Video and Audio Calls

It serves a purpose akin to those of other social media applications. Using the app to make voice or video calls to pals allows users to stay in touch with each other even when they are in different time zones. In addition, if one app user is offline, another can message them to give them a call when they come online. When developing an app similar to Snapchat, this is a crucial aspect to take into account. 

Restrictions

The app’s features, which include face tracking and imaging technologies, are another important component. The software is highly renowned for its incredible star-filled black and white and other filter options. Users can also look for the different filters that other users find most appealing here. Another feature in the app that assists users in automatically turning on the filters based on location and region is called Geofilter.

Lenses for Augmented Reality

The most widely used trend is Snapchat’s augmented reality lens. This function operates by superimposing digital components such as effects, lenses, and filters. Snapchat releases AR lenses that are in line with current AR/VR trends. Users can interact and alter photographs on the platform by tracking and detecting objects, surfaces, and facial features in real time with the aid of sophisticated and clever computer vision technologies.

Integration of Bitmoji in 3D

The Bitmoji function of an app like Snapchat is one of its key components. Users may now design their own 3D avatars to use in various snaps, thanks to a recent update to this capability. With the help of this crucial feature, users may create custom avatars to use in chat and snaps. 

Why Create a Snapchat-like App?

Once you’ve made the decision to develop an app, it becomes important to choose the right features. Well, Snapchat’s overall income and user base expansion make things plain. But before you calculate how much it would cost to create an app like Snapchat, you first understand why Hire Dedicated App Developers create apps like TikTok.

After determining the most important features, we’ve compiled a list of the benefits of investing in app development, including App Development Costs, that you should be aware of before moving further with Snapchat. Together, let’s count them. 

Market Requirements

App development may be significantly influenced by the increasing demand for social media platforms as a result of these platforms’ broad use and popularity. This tremendous expansion brings up great options for ambitious app entrepreneurs. Now is the ideal moment to start developing an app similar to Snapchat if you’ve always wanted to do so.

Novelty and Distinctiveness

In addition, a lot of social media apps maintain user interest. Nevertheless, there’s always room for innovation. You can think of a concept that will allow people to switch to your app by providing them with distinctiveness and exclusive features. This is where you can develop features that can solve the target users’ unmet demands. 

Create a Community

App development is a useful tool for bringing together users who share common interests, values, and viewpoints. Giving people a chance to interact and express their emotions can help to unite them. For example, it enables users to build profiles and share a variety of material types. Facebook also offers a community development tool that helps to connect individuals. 

Make Real-Time Information Accessible

Social media platforms are useful for facilitating instantaneous information access, interpersonal connections, and the discovery of specialized communities. Such a platform supports its users in exchanging updates, news, and events rapidly. Users may stay up to date on discussions, current events, and much more with the help of stories, trending topics, and live streaming.

Assists in Building Brand Recognition

Businesses and individuals who want to interact and exchange content can benefit from social media platforms. Businesses’ commitment to social media platforms is reflected in the 270 billion US dollars spent on ads on these platforms in 2023. Because Snapchat builds relationships with its users, businesses may use it to engage with their target audiences. 

Now that you understand why an app like Snapchat was created and the characteristics that contribute to its success, let’s move on to the App Development Cost.

The Tech Stack We Use For Snapchat-Like App Development

The platform on which you plan to launch your app will determine its tech stack. The three most popular technologies for various app categories have been delineated. Let’s investigate them:

React Native

This framework is used by professionals to create cross-platform iOS and Android mobile applications. They write a single code base and work on it alone while developing React Native apps, which cuts down the time needed to produce apps for both operating systems in half. The two apps that are produced are nearly identical to native apps created for that particular platform. This framework eliminates the need for separate professionals to construct distinct apps by allowing you to engage a single development team to build both of your apps.

WebRTC

It’s a technology for instant messaging and video conversations. Skilled developers utilize it to gain access to the phone’s camera and microphone, which they can then use for internal app communication. It’s essential to have FaceTime call and stutter-free audio messaging capabilities in your Snapchat clone software. 

Amazon Web Services, or AWS

Hire dedicated app developers to get the most out of mobile app hosting. Essentially, instead of keeping code on the user’s phone and eating up their storage space, we put it on the cloud server. In this manner, the Snapchat clone app can function flawlessly. Additionally, they can grow it without any problems; the cloud server’s capacity can be quickly expanded, even if the user base doubles overnight.

Step-By-Step Guide to Developing a Snapchat-Style App 

Creating an app like Snapchat is an exciting journey. Let’s start learning the steps:

Research the Market and Compile the Needs

Understanding the target audience, their requirements, preferences, and the state of the market is crucial before beginning the development process. Competitive analysis and app market research can be used to obtain this data.

Speak with an App Development Firm

You can accomplish this by contacting app development companies via their websites, social media accounts, or business networks. Finding a trustworthy and knowledgeable Social App Development Company that can make your idea a reality is crucial.

Make a roadmap.

The Social App Development Company assists in creating a roadmap that describes the main features and functionality of the app based on needs and market research. This will act as a guide for the process of development.

Create the UI/UX

We then concentrate on the user interface and experience design of your app. The graphic design, prototyping, and wireframing are all tackled by the UI/UX design team. Their goal is to create a messaging app that captures attention. They also prioritize usability to ensure a smooth experience. Each step is carefully crafted to meet the needs of your intended users.

Create the App

After the design is finished, the real process of developing an app starts. The chat app’s front end and back end are built by app developers, who also integrate the required features and functionality and test the finished product to make sure it functions as intended.

Open the application

It’s time to release the photo messaging app on the app stores after it has undergone extensive testing and all bugs have been fixed. This includes submitting the chat app for evaluation, advertising it across many platforms, and getting user input. 

Upkeep and modifications

After the app is released, regular updates and maintenance are crucial. These steps ensure the app meets user demands. They also help the app stay competitive in the market. First, it’s essential to enhance the software as needed. Regular enhancements keep the app fresh and engaging for users. Introducing new features is another important aspect of maintenance.

What Is The Cost Of Development?

We require only cost. Depending on the elements you looked at earlier, developing a social media app can cost different amounts. Software comparable to Snapchat is expected to cost between $30,000 and $350,000 to develop. 

This wide range might surprise you. It’s important to understand the factors that influence app development costs. Many elements can affect pricing, such as features and complexity. The reason for this is that, in order to determine the precise cost that would work for your app development, you must research a variety of various elements that affect cost.

FAQs

Is it possible to design a Snapchat clone app with a cheaper budget?

Yes, you can build a Snapchat clone app on a budget. However, this may require some compromises. Focus on simplifying features and functionalities. Consider outsourcing your project to a cost-effective region. This approach can significantly lower your expenses. Implementing a minimum viable product (MVP) strategy is also beneficial. It allows you to test the core features first. Opting for a simpler design can further reduce costs. However, you might not get a fully functional app like Snapchat from this, and it might not have all the functionality that customers would want.

What is the price of hiring a developer to create a Snapchat app?

Hiring a developer to create a Snapchat-like app involves various factors. The pricing is influenced by the developer’s experience, knowledge, and location. For a single developer, the average cost to design a chat app is $20 per hour. As developers gain seniority and experience, their rates increase accordingly.

If you need to hire multiple developers for your project, costs can add up quickly. The overall budget will depend on the size of your team and the project length. Investigating and contrasting several developers is critical to identify the one that best suits your needs and financial constraints.

What is Snapchat’s minimum spending limit?

It is necessary to consider factors like your target audience, budget, marketing objectives, business size, and industry. Snapchat makes sure you invest at least $5 a day by imposing this minimum spend requirement.

Are advertisements removed from Snapchat+?

Subscribing to the Ad-Free Plan allows you to use Snapchat+ without any Story or Lens advertisements! It can take a few minutes after subscribing or choosing this plan for you to cease viewing advertisements. Please be aware that sponsored My AI responses can still appear.

Conclusion

In the post, we went over a step-by-step process for creating an app similar to Snapchat and offered some advice on important features, expenses, and turnaround times.

Although developing a social networking app can be difficult and complex, everything is achievable with the appropriate developer who is detail-oriented and has the necessary skills. The ideal development firm offers simple and state-of-the-art UI/UX for both online and mobile app development, elevating the user experience for your clients. 

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The Rise, Fall, and Lasting Impact of Tumblr: Several Insights for Community Development on Digital Platforms.

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Social Media platforms have undoubtedly revolutionized the way we communicate, share information, and build communities in the digital age. Among these platforms, Tumblr emerged as a unique and innovative space that fostered the growth of diverse digital communities, providing a nurturing ecosystem for internet users from various backgrounds, including those from marginalized groups within society. However, due to its ineffective decision-making and policy management (Collins, 2022), Tumblr has lost popularity to other well-known platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and TikTok, making it less attractive to new users today. Hence, this post aims to explore how Tumblr amplified marginalized voices and examine how it lost relevance to other platforms due to ineffective policies and privacy concerns, thus giving insights for sustainable community development on digital platforms.

A brief history of Tumblr: From Microblogging Phenomenon to a Hub for Community Engagement

Launched in 2007 by David Karp, Tumblr rapidly ascended to prominence as an innovative microblogging platform that blended elements of social networking and content creation. Its distinctive features, such as reblogging and tagging, played a pivotal role in facilitating the rapid dissemination of ideas and the organic formation of niche communities (Sybert 2022).

Furthermore, the tagging system namely hashtags allowed users to categorize their content and discover like-minded individuals, effectively creating a self-organizing ecosystem of interests and subcultures (Highfield & Leaver 2016). These tools not only enhanced user engagement but also contributed significantly to Tumblr's unique identity in the social media landscape, hence making it a popular site during early 2010s.

Communities on Tumblr

The platform's unique structure and features enabled the formation of various niche communities, namely:

Feminism: Hannel (2024) stated that Tumblr once became a hub for feminist discourse, allowing for the exploration of intersectionality and the amplification of marginalized voices within the social public sphere. Furthermore, Reif et al. (2022) demonstrated the feminist communities on Tumblr as inclusive and open to diverse representations of women’s beauty, thus, making it a safe space for women with different body types.

LGBTQ+: The platform provided a safe space for LGBTQ+ scholars and enthusiasts to engage in discussions about queer theory, representation in digital media, and the intersection of sexuality and technology in humanities (Pain 2022)

African American communities: Hoch et al. (2020) indicated that the platform’s tagging and reblogging features have allowed for the rapid dissemination of content related to Black culture, history, and social justice, thus forming a community for racial movement and political change (i.e. #BlackLivesMatter and #BlackHistoryMonth)

How did Tumblr lose their users?

However, Tumblr has lost its relevancy to other popular media platforms, namely Tiktok and Instagram (Vogels et al., 2022). So, what incidents led to Tumblr's decline in popularity? Tumblr’s downfall began with Yahoo’s acquisition in 2013, which led to intrusive advertising and changes that alienated its core user base (Baker 2024). The final blow came in 2018 when Tumblr banned adult content, causing a significant drop in user engagement and traffic, making Tumblr’s popularity ranked behind Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter and Reddit in the US as of March 2019 (Dixon 2024). Additionally, increased competition from other social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok further accelerated its decline, as changes in user behavior are contributed by the fact that Tumblr seems to be outdated in comparison to the more streamlined and visually-oriented formats of the aforementioned newer platforms (Hawthorne, 2024).

In final words

What I want to deliver after the discussion is that sustainable community development can be significantly enhanced by drawing insights from Tumblr’s approach, thus both of its pros and cons. Firstly, it is crucial to design an inclusive platform with features that foster diverse communities and amplify marginalized voices, akin to Tumblr’s tagging system, which has been practiced in many platforms, namely Instagram and Twitter. Additionally, implementing adaptable policies that evolve with user needs and societal changes would ensure continued relevance and user engagement among the communities of their own. Lastly, prioritizing the creation of safe spaces where marginalized groups can express themselves and engage in meaningful discussions, as Tumblr did for the LGBTQ+ community, is essential for fostering a supportive and dynamic online environment. Hence, even being active on other platforms such as Twitter or Tiktok other than Tumblr, online communities can be engaged in a sustainable way, making a safe environment for internet users, especially for the marginalised.

Reference list

Baker, K. (2024) What happened to tumblr? how the Social Giant died | enterprise tech news em360tech. Available at: https://em360tech.com/tech-article/what-happened-to-tumblr.

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So I kinda wanna vent but I've already talked with my family about the issue and they either didn't understand my issue with one of the points or didn't have the time to actually sit and talk. So here we are.

Some backstory: A couple months ago a new girl was added to my group of friends. We'll call her Shay (fake name). I had heard a bit about Shay but hadn't met her yet. It sounded like my group of friends had a slight issue with her causing drama but they didn't want to cut her off too fast, so they tried giving her another chance. I met her for the first time when we celebrated my friends birthday and she seemed pretty cool. We started messaging over Snapchat, where she invited me to her birthday party in a couple months. I agreed and we kept chatting, and eventually my friend group decided they didn't want the drama Shay was creating. So they kicked her out of our group. I told them I hadn't had any issues with her and so I was gonna stick it out and see how things went and everyone understood and respected my decision. So for the last few months we've kept up chatting and yesterday was the day we got together for her birthday party. At first I had the plans mixed up, thinking we'd be doing everything yesterday, spending the night and going home today. But the actual plan was to do some plans yesterday, some plans today and go home tomorrow. I knew I couldn't last in a social situation that long so I planned to come home last night and I did. The issue starts with the events of yesterday. The first thing I noticed was that I felt a bit excluded from some things with Shay. We had gone out with a mutual friend and it felt like Shay talked more with the mutual friend while leaving me out. We went to a movie and I was asked to grab the seats so they could get food, and so I did and went and got my own food when they returned. Then through out the movie Shay would talk with our mutual friend or be on her phone, but she never really talked to me.

As Shay was driving she was often on her phone either texting or changing the music and I wasn't super comfortable with it but didn't mind enough to speak up. But our mutual friend had spoken up about it multiple times, going so far as to yell at Shay because she was texting and driving when a cop drove by. Shay then got pissy with our mutual friend for yelling at her.

At some point we had stopped for McDonald's and I commented on how the person working the window was a child (on god this kid had to be under 15.) To which Shay responded he was a disabled child. I really didn't like the comment because as I saw it the boy hadn't physically appeared disabled and that comment felt inappropriate regardless. (This is the point one of my parents doesn't understand.)

As we were out in town we stopped by a crystal shop cause i offered to by Shay a crystal for her birthday and this way she could pick out what she wanted. She found a pretty bracelet and asked if this could be her gift. I immediately said yes but then got a glimpse of the tag and had to ask how much it was. It was $73. And I've got mixed feelings about this point. Because I don't mind spending money on my friends, but that was a lot of money to expect a friend to pay for you. And I elaborated with my parent that had it been a friend I was much closer to or a family member I probably would spend that money, but this was my second time meeting Shay. But I also tried to reason that maybe she hadn't seen the price tag or that maybe she has a different relationship with how she spends money on friends or she didn't know that was the price.

And I probably didn't go into yesterday with the best opinion on Shay. While we were talking about plans, there was a last minute change and she was asking if I could drive us. I hate driving, it stresses me out and I spiral down a rabbit hole of my thoughts but I agreed. She then asked if she could control the music and I politely declined saying that music was the one thing that kept me grounded while driving. Because of this she no longer wanted to drive with me, and considered canceling plans because of it. (Which made me feel incredibly guilty but I'm not willing to drive in a big city that I'm not used to without having something to ground me)

After all of this I've basically decided my friends were right and I don't want to continue this friendship with her. But I feel like shit for backing out of plans last minute, especially since I was supposed to drive our mutual friend. But honestly I was planning to do a lot of things that made me uncomfortable for Shay because she was my friend and I wanted her birthday to go as she planned. But now I've realized she isn't someone I'm willing to go out of my comfort zone for.

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Website updates:

Check this out!

June & Summer images are now displayed on the Home page and the Events webpage

The Face of RUPYS flyer has been colorized. It was gray before so I wanted to add more color because my brain is full of color so I thought it was lackluster and needed a spark

June activities have been updated

My SnapChat Bitmoji has been changed to reflect attire appropriate for Spring/Summer and I will probably change her again just for Summer which arrives on the 20th – I am wearing glasses this time because sometimes I like to be a little bit more fashionable and chuck the contacts, so you will see that on this Bitmoji

We now have a new logo for RUPYS which displays the RUP like the old one inside of a heart with the crown on top and now you can see the full company name at the bottom of the logo (feel free to let me know what you think). I will still be using the original logo for pageant stuff mostly like flyers, program books, etc.

Pageant Coaching page is finally finished. I revamped the whole program to reflect that you can choose to do Life Coaching alone (4 sessions), Image Consulting alone (4 sessions) or combine the two for 8 sessions – prices have also been changed so you will notice that on the webpage. If you want to do a consultation/discovery call to see if it is a good fit for you I highly recommend you request one (free of charge). If you are not able to afford the prices contact me and we can work something out. This program is for youth 13-24 (any adult older than 24 contact me and we can discuss how I can assist you with your life goals and image; I work with youth mostly so my calendar is mostly full with clients in that age group, however, I can make myself available to you when time permits).

Client Payment Portal is also finally finished and updated – you can click on the program you are signing up for and it will take you to a portal to pay for it there. If you prefer to pay in person or  another way let me know.

We are now live on Bold.org – see link on our Scholarships webpage. This partnership will open doors for our donors, supporters and sponsors to donate whatever amount they would like to contribute to our scholarship fund and we will be able to give more scholarships to more youth (title winners do not receive scholarships from Bold.org, that is a separate fund as you will see on the scholarship webpage.

We have a new mailing address located in San Jose you will see that at the bottom of the Home page with the other contact information. Please note that I do not have an office in San Jose, it is just where our mail is going right now to be safe (some people were trying to steal it from the other mail locations prior to this one so I had to remove the address from the website)…phew, so much stress trying to stay safe and protect myself and my business. You can mail anything that has to do with any of our subsidiaries (THINK Higher Spirit Academy, Sandalphon’s Heart and Home, Rainbow Universe Pageants & Youth Services, etc.) just make sure you put the name of the company you are addressing the mail to so it will be routed to that department and not the main headquarters at Angelic Rainbow Enterprises.

I spruced up the entire website to create new backgrounds, some with images and some with just color so it could have a boost and a new spark for Summer 2024 and beyond.  Some pages look completely different and some have just a few image changes here and there.  I will most likely be doing this periodically throughout the year as I see fit and to just keep things fresh and updated because youth get bored easily and I don’t want to bore them with the same old same old stuff all the time. I get bored easily too so I am constantly coming up with colorful ideas and activities to add to our curriculum and programs so it makes my job, my work, my passion so much fun to do every day and my business is worth holding on to and carrying on with our mission. So take some time to browse every page and check out what is new that you notice. I am doing a contest this month until June 30th for anyone interested in sending me an email with new changes you notice and the one with the most changes right will win a Starbucks gift card. I will post this challenge again next week!

My Week Ahead Audio will resume on Monday, June 17th, my 21 Day HB/HB Tik Tok videos will resume in early July, and our next Pot O’ Gold Newsletter will be in your inbox on Monday the 17th!