#Lapu is just... old

[pushing500]

A mod for tech that thr Jones boys might end up inventing(?) Is 'RT Solar Flare Shields' (And possibly RT Fuses to soak the Zzzzts!) I could see them developing the solar flare shield as a gift for Al so he doesn't deactivate everytime there's a glare.

Thank you for sharing your stories and art with us, I love these two misanthropic goobers. (And look forward to their family showing up eventually! I'm sure the reveal that the boys have been living on nutrient paste for however many years will be... interesting if any of the fam are culinaryily inclined XD)

Ooh, that does seem like something the Jones boys would invent for their android buddy!! Thank you for the excellent suggestion!

I'm so glad people are enjoying the story, and I hope you all continue to enjoy it. The Archonexus ending is aaages away, so we'll have these two misanthropic goobers hanging around for a while.

Funnily enough, Mechi's mum/mom/ma Squashbug has a burning passion for cooking and is something around level ten in cooking ability, along with the gourmand trait. I'm sure she'll have some very harsh words for her son and his newly discovered twin (and triplet, if we ever resurrect Lansa) once she makes it to Sparks.

Yamka and Lapu are probably putting up with a lot of fretting from her as they search the planet—she also has the neurotic trait, so she's especially anxious about her baby.

bonus drawing of baby Mechi helping his mama in the kitchen because I thought it'd be cute to draw ❤️

[fake-ascension]

i have to go to bed and i have no silvanus rambbles for the night sinc eim actually thinking abt other genshin ocs rn

mostly my inazuma oc, sen, a youkai taken in by the yashiro commission

its really funny bc i hated genshin so much. like soo much. but i ended up getting into the lore around 2.0 and dropped off after the archon quest finished. but then ayato came out and i was like. oh my god. him. i want him. and i ended up actually playing the damn thing in 2.7

but i never actually got ayato. i have no use for him on my account especially after getting neuvi. its sad but also rlly funny FJDKS

but i do love sen so so so so much. they are very old character chronologically, like older than my other ocs in game.

sen lived during the unified civilization era of teyvat and survived the destruction of dragonspine and lived on the mountain, alone for centuries before rescuing areincarnated (from the former pyro sovereign lapu(ira) during the very start of the archon war and eventually the two ally themselves with the guili assembly and thats how a baby lapu ended up in liyue as an adepti

sen still never felt like they Belonged anywhere and still very haunted by watching humanity freeze to death on dragonspine, after just recently gaining a human form and not being able to save anyone

then during the cataclysm, sen returned to dragonspine compelled to protect the rotting remains of sal vindagnyr against durin, fighting along side venti/dvalin before falling into the abyss. where weird time shit happens and they survived by regressing (like rukkhadevata did when dealing with forbidden knowledge) and popped out in inazuma as a young godling mistaken for a youkai with no memories

sen lurked within chinju forest for a time, before saving a baby ayaka who wondered too far from the kamisato estate. the kamisato family did take sen in, offering a life in human society and when sen agrees they get their cyro vision :)

i love sen because before the cataclysm. they had no place where they felt at home or belonged. they would stick by lapu's side no matter what. like a protective older sibling would be destroy the whole world to keep them safe. but after loosing their memories. they end up living very comfortably within inazuma society as a member of the yashiro commission and finally gets the feeling of 'home' that they never had before

sen eventually does get their memories back and its so rewarding to see how their two lives collide and completely change the course of sen's life forever in such a good way

oh my god this is so long i need to sleep but oughhh ocs :)

[delantarkayeeeeye]

"Grandparents Love "

My name is Princess kaye Delantar and I was born on the 11th of December, 2005 in Carajay lapu-lapu city. My parents were Arnolfo Verbo and Jovelyn Delantar. I was born in a big city, but the countryside held my heart, especially my grandparents' home. I was born into a family where both my parents had to work long hours to make ends meet. As a result, my grandparents became my primary caregivers, and I spent most of my early years under their loving care.Growing up with my grandparents was like having two extra sets of parents who spoiled me rotten with love, wisdom, and the best homemade cookies in the world. I was born into a big, bustling family, but it was my grandparents who played the starring roles in my childhood.

I grew up in a small town with my grandma and grandpa. They were like my second parents, always there to take care of me and teach me important things about life.Every morning, I woke up to the smell of grandma's cooking. She made the best "pancit" and "utan", But it wasn’t just her cooking that made Grandma special. She had a heart of gold and a smile that could light up the darkest room. Whenever I was feeling down, she would wrap me up in her warm embrace and shower me with words of encouragement until I felt like I could take on the world.and I loved sitting at the kitchen table with them, eating breakfast together. Grandpa, on the other hand, was the king of the outdoors. He had a green thumb that could rival any professional gardener, and he spent every spare moment tending to his beloved plants. He taught me the importance of hard work and perseverance, and he never hesitated to get his hands dirty to teach me a new skill or fix something that was broken.I loved spending time with him outside, digging in the dirt and watching things grow.In the evenings, we would sit on the porch and watch the sunset. Grandma would tell me stories about when she was young, and grandpa would play his guitar and sing old songs.Growing up with them taught me so much about love, hard work, and the importance of family. I will always cherish the memories of those days in the province with my grandparents.Grandma and Grandpa lived in a cozy little house nestled in a quiet neighborhood. Their home was always filled with the comforting aroma of Grandma's cooking and the sound of Grandpa's gentle humming. It was a place where I felt safe, cherished, and free to explore the wonders of the world around me.One of my fondest memories from childhood is spending hours in Grandma's garden. She had the greenest thumb I've ever seen and could make even the tiniest seed bloom into a beautiful flower. Grandma taught me everything she knew about gardening, from planting seeds to tending to the soil. Together, we would spend countless afternoons digging in the dirt, marveling at the magic of nature, and watching our garden come to life.As I grew older, I began to realize just how lucky I was to have them in my life. While other kids were being shuttled off to daycare or left home alone after school, I always had Grandma and Grandpa waiting for me with open arms and warm smiles.They may not have had fancy degrees or high-powered careers, but they were the smartest people I knew. They taught me the value of kindness, the importance of family, and the joy of simple pleasures like a homemade meal shared with loved ones.But as I got older, I wanted to see what the city was like and l also wanted to live with my parents in the city. I imagined big buildings, lots of people, and exciting things to do. My grandparents supported me even though they were sad to see me go.Moving to the city was a big change. Everything was noisy and busy, very different from the calm farm life. At first, it was hard to get used to, but I started to find my way around and get used to the city vibe and my parents also help me to adjust life living in the city

As I grew older, I began to realize the sacrifices my grandparents had made for me. They had put their own dreams and desires on hold to ensure that I had the love and support I needed to thrive. Their unconditional love and unwavering dedication inspired me to work hard and make the most of every opportunity that came my way. I reflect on my journey, I am filled with gratitude for the gift of being a living granddaughter and a daughter to my grandparents' love and with my parent's love has shaped me into the person I am today—a compassionate, resilient individual ready to embrace whatever the future holds with love in my heart.Being loved by my grandparents was the best feeling in the world. They always had hugs and smiles ready for me, making me feel safe and cherished. Whether it was sharing stories, playing games, or simply sitting together, their love surrounded me like a warm blanket. Their unconditional love taught me the true meaning of family and shaped the person I am today.As I embark on this long journey ahead, I carry with me the love and wisdom of my grandparents, guiding me through the twists and turns that lie ahead. Though the path may be uncertain and the road may be long, their love fuels my determination and their teachings serve as my compass. With each step forward, I am reminded of their unwavering support and the strength they instilled in me. And so, with their love as my guiding light, I march onward, ready to face whatever challenges may come my way, knowing that their spirit will always be by my side.

The love of my grandparents is like a special gift that makes my lives better in so many ways. It's a love that knows no limits and spans across generations.My Grandparents' love is full of wisdom, helping me through tough times with care and patience. It brings me comfort and happiness, reminding me that I am important just the way l am. Their love stays with me forever, shaping who I am and who I want to become.

[bribrusas]

"ink and imprints: sketching the story lines on my journey"

I was born on November 30,2005 at Cebu City,hello there I'm Brilliant Dia Brusas I have four siblings,two girls and 2 boys. I was 7 months old when I was born,so my aunt provide all the vitamins and milk for me because my mother has no work and that time my  parents separated because my grandpa doesn't support them. When I was 1 year old,my parents meet again so my father pursue my mother. My grandpa realize that I need a father and my father has a right to live with us,so my grandpa accept my father and we build a house in Lapu-Lapu City. When I get older,I'm a naughty child and a bad attitude,I didn't listen to my parents so tey both hated me. I just realized that I need their attention,they are so busy working they even hired a maid to take care of me and whenever they will hired a maid I will do anything to make that maid leave so that my parents will be the one take care of me. 

I have an elder sister,a half sister,she was born at Masbate. When I was 8 years old my sister came and live here at Cebu,at first I really hate it because my parents let me feel that I am not their family,what my sister wants they give it. They always make her feel that she will be loved by them. I can't hate my elder sister because whenever my parents mad at me she is their by my side comforting me,she is always there whenever I need someone to lean on. 

When I was in Junior High School,grade 7 I met a lot of friends,o have two best friends but I feel like I'm not their best friends because I am poor they are rich. And I met someone,she is so kind,so beautiful,so humble and brainy I really admire her. We were so close,until grade 10. When I was in grade 7 there was a grade 10 student girl who likes me,she is a cousin of one of my friends but that time is I was straight:)) she gives me flowers,and she always ask me to go out with her but nah I like someone else that time and it was a boy (shesh). When I was grade 9 pandemic era,t was so boring so I made a rp account or role play account,I made a male account and disguised as a boy. There,I meet a girl,she is the reason why i turned into a lesbian. She is just a simple girl,morena,has this perfect shape of nose,a beautiful eyes. She confessed her feelings,but I can't accept even though I liked her too because she didn't know that I'm a girl. 5 months have passed,I decided to tell her the truth she's not mad she even thank me I forgot the reason but she left me,I can't stop her. 

When I was in grade 10 my mother went abroad because she has no idea where she can find a job that suits her and can surely help us. My elder sister went back to Masbate to finish her study. I am the one who take care of my younger siblings because my father is busy at work,he left the house in dawn and went home at night. It was so hard for me because I need to take care of my study and my siblings need help when they have an assignment. I am the one who do the house chores and even cooked for them. Months have passed,my mother hired a made to help me. 

When I graduated,I choose the school of asian Learning Center Inc. to discover the whole Lapu-Lapu City because I know I will meet a lot of friends there. I'm an introvert that time so it was so hard for me to make friends,but I was so thankful to have a sitmate that so friendly,Juniela(imissyou) and Ace,they are the reason that I'm so friendly now and turn my self into extrovert haha. When we were in grade 12 Juniela moved into modular. Being a grade 12 student,it was hard,fun, exhausted and we made a lot of experience.

[blessienina]

"From Childhood Dreams to Adult Realities: A Life Story of Courage and Connection"

My life began when I was born in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, on August 22, 2005. When I was 6 years old, my parents tried to enroll me in daycare, but the teacher hesitated to accept me because of my age. Consequently, my parents decided to enroll me directly in grade 1. On my first day of school, the teacher assigned an activity—drawing an elephant—but I didn't know how to draw, so I cried the whole time and wanted to go outside. That's when my parents decided to transfer me to kindergarten.

 

During my kindergarten days, I was very happy because I had many friends, and I consistently ranked at the top of my class. As a child, I never felt the love of a grandfather because both of my grandfathers passed away early. However, I was spoiled with the love of my grandmother, who always protected me whenever someone tried to hurt me. She was my number one supporter during my childhood. When I graduated from kindergarten, she attended my graduation, and I was happy about that. She always spoiled me with things and food, and she would give me money that my parents never knew about.

 

During my Grade 1 journey, I experienced a challenging period when I developed a urinary tract infection (UTI). This health issue forced me to miss numerous days of school as I required regular medical check-ups and treatments at the hospital. Consequently, I found myself consistently falling behind in my studies, struggling to keep pace with my classmates. Despite the setbacks caused by my illness, I remained determined to overcome these obstacles. Once I had sufficiently recovered, I diligently focused on catching up with the material I had missed. I dedicated extra time to studying and sought help from my teachers to ensure I grasped the concepts I had previously struggled with. Although it was a challenging time, I refused to let my illness define my academic journey. With perseverance and hard work, I successfully navigated through this difficult period and emerged stronger and more resilient than before.

 

In my Grade 2 journey, I had the pleasure of meeting a friend who would become my closest companion throughout elementary school. We shared countless lunches together, forming a bond that provided me with much-needed support. This friendship marked a significant milestone for me as it was the first time I had someone by my side to help me through the challenges of school. However, as I entered Grade 3, my parents decided to enroll me in a ukulele class in hopes of nurturing my musical talents. Initially excited about the opportunity, I soon found myself feeling isolated and disconnected from my peers in the class. Despite my efforts to engage with others, the feeling of loneliness persisted, leading me to eventually withdraw from the class after just one month. Following this setback, my teacher transferred me to a different class, hoping for a better fit. Yet, upon entering the new environment, I was overwhelmed by the competitive atmosphere and struggled to find my place. Unable to muster the confidence to fully integrate into this unfamiliar setting, I made the difficult decision to return to my original class where I felt more comfortable. Throughout these experiences, I remained dedicated to my studies and consistently excelled academically, earning recognition as a top-performing student in my class. While I may not have attained the title of honor student, I took pride in being recognized as an achiever, knowing that my efforts had not gone unnoticed.

 

During my fourth-grade year, I summoned the courage to step out of my comfort zone and embrace new opportunities by enrolling in the FL class. This decision was driven by a desire to conquer my fears and expand my horizons. As I entered this class, I encountered a diverse group of peers and forged meaningful connections with some of them. However, the transition to the FL class was not without its challenges. I found myself grappling with unfamiliar academic concepts and adjusting to the heightened expectations of the curriculum. Additionally, the competitive nature of the class environment posed its own set of obstacles, pushing me to work harder than ever before to keep up with my classmates. Despite the difficulties I faced, I remained determined to persevere. With the support of my newfound friends and the guidance of my teachers, I gradually acclimated to the rigors of the FL class. Each day presented a new opportunity for growth and learning, and I embraced these challenges wholeheartedly. Through my experiences in the FL class, I not only expanded my academic abilities but also developed invaluable life skills such as resilience, adaptability, and perseverance. By confronting my fears head-on, I emerged from fourth grade with a newfound sense of confidence and self-assurance, ready to tackle whatever challenges lay ahead.

 

During my fifth and sixth-grade years, I began to develop a crush, which motivated me to attend school regularly. I also became a class officer during this time, which assigned me various tasks to complete. I felt disappointed because my grades were not high enough to earn me the title of honor student. I felt like all my hard work in studying wasn't sufficient to achieve that recognition. However, I participated in a cooking competition during this period, and fortunately, I emerged as the champion. This achievement earned me the opportunity to represent my school and secure a second-place finish at the district level. This experience taught me to accept whatever results come my way and to use them as inspiration to improve in the future.

 

During high school, I faced tough times. I felt like giving up, but I found help in unexpected places. I made a good friend who I could talk to about anything. We helped each other through hard times and supported each other. Also, I had a teacher who really cared about me. She encouraged me to do well in school and helped me believe in myself. With her support, I did better in my classes and learned to keep going even when things were tough. High school also brought my first experience with love, which made me excited to go to school every day. But it wasn't all easy. I had some bad experiences that taught me how to be strong and keep moving forward. Despite the challenges, I started thinking about my future. I started small businesses to earn money and worked hard to achieve my dreams. High school taught me a lot, and now I feel ready to face whatever comes next with confidence. High school taught me many useful things that will help me in the future. I learned how to keep going even when things are tough, how to work well with others, and how to understand people's feelings. These lessons will help me as I go forward in life. I'm thankful for everything I learned in high school, and I know it will make a difference in my future.

 

In my adulthood, I grew up with a constant fear of rejection looming over me like a dark cloud. As I stepped into adulthood, this fear only seemed to intensify. It became a heavy burden that I carried with me, shaping my decisions and actions in profound ways. One of the most challenging aspects of this fear was my inability to open up to my parents about my problems. Every time I faced a challenge or felt overwhelmed, I found myself retreating further into myself. I was afraid that if I shared my struggles with my parents, they would judge me or reject me. So, I kept everything bottled up inside, plastering on a smile and pretending that everything was okay, even when it wasn't. As the years passed, this fear of rejection began to seep into every aspect of my life. I avoided taking risks or pursuing my passions because I was scared of failing or being criticized. I struggled to form meaningful connections with others because I was afraid of getting hurt or rejected. But despite my fears, deep down, I longed for understanding and support from my parents. The thought of opening up to them and being vulnerable terrified me, but I couldn't shake the desire for their love and acceptance. It wasn't until I hit a breaking point that I realized keeping everything inside was only making things worse. I began to slowly open up to my parents, tentatively sharing bits and pieces of my fears and struggles. To my surprise, they listened with open hearts and offered me the love and support I so desperately needed. With each conversation, I felt a weight lifting off my shoulders. I learned that being honest about my feelings wasn't a sign of weakness, but rather a testament to my strength and resilience. Opening up to my parents allowed me to build stronger connections with them and find the support I needed to overcome my fear of rejection. Though the journey wasn't easy, it ultimately led me to a place of greater self-acceptance and courage. I realized that by facing my fears and being vulnerable, I could forge deeper connections with others and live a more authentic and fulfilling life.

 

As I write my life story, I am realizing that I am far along in my life. It's a moment of introspection, where I reflect on the journey I've traveled so far. The memories flood back, each chapter a testament to the experiences that have shaped me into who I am today. There have been highs and lows, moments of triumph and moments of despair, but through it all, I've persevered. Looking back, I see how far I've come from the person I once was, how much I've grown and learned along the way. From the innocence of childhood to the uncertainties of adolescence and the challenges of adulthood, each phase has added layers to my story. Yet, as I turn the pages of my past, I am struck by the people who have walked alongside me. Family, friends, mentors—they've all played a part in my narrative, offering support, guidance, and love. Their influence has been profound, shaping not only my experiences but also my values and beliefs. I am reminded of the importance of connection and community, of the power of relationships to enrich our lives and deepen our understanding of ourselves. And as I write, I am also mindful of the dreams and aspirations that have fueled my journey. The goals I've set, the obstacles I've overcome, and the victories I've celebrated—they all speak to my inherent desire for growth and fulfillment. Each milestone reached is a reminder of my capacity for resilience and determination, a testament to the power of perseverance in the face of adversity. But even as I acknowledge how far I've come, I am humbled by the realization that the story is far from finished. There are still chapters waiting to be written, adventures waiting to be explored, and dreams waiting to be realized. And so, as I continue to write, I do so with a sense of anticipation, eager to see where the next chapter will take me, and grateful for the opportunity to shape my own narrative.

[grizzledyoungimpact]

A Busy Day

Whumpuary 2024 January 11-12th, 2024 Exhaustion/Blindfolded/Old Injuries Brandon Cutler/Kelani Johnson (OC)/Samoa Joe

Disney days were always her favorite days, but gosh did they tire Kelani Johnson out so badly.

The trip had started out early as most trips usually did. Kelani had wanted so badly to take Brandon and their new partner Joe to her favorite restaurant on property, Ohana, which was conveniently located at the hotel they had managed to book. Brandon and Kelani had both been prepared for an early morning breakfast. Joe, on the other hand, still looked blurry eyed and not put together. Maybe it was the life of a champion, Kelani supposed. As tired as he was, Joe had enjoyed the pineapple coconut bread and the Lapu Lapu drink he had ordered.

After breakfast, which seemed to invigorate Joe, the trio had made it over to Magic Kingdom for park open.

The excitement of the parks always made Kelani's energy buzz. Maybe it was the joy of the character meet and greets. Maybe it was the joy of the rides, be if the exciting romp that was Tron: Lightcycle Run or her favorite ride in the Jungle Cruise. Joe even seemed to enjoy Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and Space Mountain, which made Kelani happy. Brandon had always enjoyed being in the parks, even if his exhaustion usually caught up to him midday. As boring as it was, Kelani usually pulled the duo into the Hall of Presidents just so Brandon could get in a quick nap.

Between snacks and character meets and the rides, Kelani had felt her battering draining and draining until the end of the day.

The trio had managed to get in one post fireworks ride on Seven Dwarves Mine Train before trudging back to the monorail. There they sat, Brandon on one side of Kelani and Joe on the other. She adjusted the floral Minnie ears she wore, the print on the ears themselves reminiscent of the dress Moana wore. One hand played gently with the pin lanyard around her neck and the other gently squeezed Joe's hand. He let out a chuckle and a pressed a kiss to the top of her head, "Rest up, darling."

Kelani stifled a yawn but shook her head, "I'm not sleepy."

"Don't lie to yourself," Joe laughed gently, "you had a full day."

"Wanna get a dole whip at the hotel," Kelani mumbled as she laid her head on Joe's shoulder. She let go of his hand and he wrapped his arm around her shoulders, "You have a good day?"

"Princess, I had the best day," Joe whispered low in her ear. Next to Kelani, Brnadon let out a deep snore, causing Joe to chuckle, "by the sound of it, so did B."

[benxon]

It, in fact, does not say that. It's just accounting stuff. Gotta keep track of your lapus lazuli! The quote is as old as 1908, but even back then, it was being ascribed to ancient civilizations and tablets (and one-time, really old papyrus)

I find it interesting how a lot of Christians throughout the 19th century kept bringing it up. Maybe we should leave this type of stuff behind, no matter how funny it is that everyone wants to write a book.

Sources:

https://quoteinvestigator.com/2012/10/22/world-end/?amp=1

https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/325851

[lemonjeanseye]

It was in the news..

Just saw from the news overseas that an SUV driven by a 30 yr old man plowed thru the crowd in Lapu Lapu yearly celebrated festival in Vancouver leaving 11 casualties and some were injured. It just strucks me whenever I hear these kind of accidents. The thought of attending an event to have fun, to join and celebrate , only to have it be your last day is heartbreaking! I can’t help but think of loved ones left behind esp kids who lost heir parents.. My heart goes to the bereaved families…

[zooterchet]

Win One for the Gipper (Kamala Harris)

Duo: Hawaiian Coastal Navy, Engineering.  Designed Megaman MUSH, due to inappropriate sexual proposition, to Sandi "Khelkhet" MacDonald, spouse of Brian "B-Rock" Monaghan.

Duet: Female Persian, family of Dr. Golden; claims bisexual male, playing Cassandra Cain, whenever Jessica "Bailey", Jessica Valentin, is threatened by a proposal, outside of her father's family, outside adoption or dead in World Trade Center attacks.

Aquarius: Kuwait desert war veteran, American; permanently confined to Pembroke veterans ward.

Peebo. WInchester CIA agent, Iraqi Ba'athist holdover; pinned in place, spying on Israeli biotech, under Trump's watchful eyes; responsible for giving supervisor, Jared Koeschner, a lobotomy, to cover for Mini-Peebo, Mini-Peebo having sniped off a black gangster with the Spanish Mob, "Big Smoke", featured in "Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas", as a cop; a villain.

Mini-Peebo: Hopkinton CIA cadet, in Kilpatrick program, to plant a legend as an alias on the internet, with a paraphrased abnormality of Pentagon internet access of patent through Vatican, as prime method of slipping work to Stephen King, through psychiatric hospitals; next leader to demonize Africans, has comic book or film or video game or virtual reality dedicated to, as a heroin addict female.

Altitron: US Navy draft enlistment on volunteer, to US Submarines; now a quiet guitar player, even as Irish Mob; inherited role.

Berube: Real name, "Andre Betmen"; facing homelessness, recommended to External Security by Mini-Peebo; offered a full suite and access of facilities, by Pembroke Hospital, of Massachusetts; VFW.  And after Mini-Peebo, "Chet", visited, a fine repoire with mister Steven "The Rifle" Flemmi, a fine sports player himself.

Libra: James Holmes, the most legendary CIA to grace roleplaying.  The takeover, of China, Japan, and India, by three logics, found in Ryan Combs, having been contacted about David Charlebois, and his two friends, Matthew Lennox and Ryan Taylor.

Derek. Homeless, after one final advertising round, "The Geico Cavemen".  Joined the place where all communications families go, the gravel round, selling old jingles at campire with a banjo.  R-Type.  Grandmother of "Chet", Mini-Peebo, having formed the theory, at Ma Bell; for "Those Old Red Green Paintings".

Flem. Canadian Royal Mounted Patrol, vigilance watchman commission; voluntary spies on his computer, to protect his family, against Hell's Angels.  Canadian Freemasons, having ridden outside of motorcycle hours, to get a baby sleep medicine.

Leo: Cleveland Rotary Association, by direct descent and link; Native Missourian, with Persian-Jewish blood of Shylock, the Gasts, his thumb able to pull a lapus lazuli through the knot, the Ghetto Works; a fond fan of Pacino, playing his old and new legends.

Gemma: FBI agent, Schuck family, on David's request, "Chet", for the last of Andrew Schuck's power and vitamin, at "Le Chiffre"; spending two semesters, teaching David how to go to college; the goal is the job you wanted as a child, not the one you take on degree.  If they're both, you luck out, married.  Why are you a cop to me, Mini-Peebo?

Scorpio: Manager of a convenience store, and a cop in the unit; an actual cop, not just a rat, just a retired police officer.

Brick: A homosexual Romalian ROTC, bred in the image of Chet, but gay; Miles Morales, "The Riddler", as an actual Riddler.  African Panther, out of the White Supremacist ideal, to use tones and references on white Romalians, ignored by CIA computed, but not nearby children.  The CIA sells crack, says Chet.

Corth: Pat Ware, developmental disability; missing chromosome, result of a yeast infection.  Grandson of George W. Bush Jr., through mother, too young; Raven Laventi, Arnold Clan; Pro-Life issue in George W. Bush Jr.'s Presidency, like he cares.  The Arnolds, savages, out of France.

Culper: Kyle Rittenhouse, new NSA HUMINT; taught, by NSA HUMINT veteran, David Charlebois, to take the issue to trial, to free slaves; a loss of lawyer' rights, but you got it on TV, kid.  Mike watched the entire thing, it was symphony.

Mouse: Ellen Page, now back to "Elliott Page", wearing the strapon inside out.  Just like in highschool, lover?  Erin McBride?

Kung: Josh Moen, who needs his orders obeyed, being unaware he is psychic, due to prenatal Trilophon exposure; torturing some doctor in a coma out there, for his surgeon's rules; a drone, a zombie.

[brookston]

Holidays 4.27

Holidays

Abolition Day (Mayotte)

Autism Super Mom Day

Babe Ruth Day

Battenberg Day

Button Mushroom Day (French Republic)

Celebrate Teen Literature Day

Day of Russian Parliamentarism (Russia)

Day of the Uprising Against the Occupying Forces (Slovenia)

Drone Safety Day

Ed Balls Eve (UK)

Flag Day (Moldova)

427 Day

Freedom Day (South Africa)

Free Feral Cat Spay Day

International Crow and Raven Appreciation Day

International Donor Conception Awareness Day

International Hyena Day

Koninginnedag (King’s Day; Netherlands)

Lapu-Lapu Day (Philippines)

Local Yarn Store Day

Marine Mammal Rescue Day

Matanzas Mule Day

Mayotte National Day

Moehanga Day (UK)

Morse Code Day

National Alicia Day

National Back Office Heroes Day

National Bubble Butt Appreciation Day

National D.J. Day

National Domestic Workers’ Day (Brazil)

National Little Pampered Dog Day

National Patricia Day

National Pimp Day

National Pneumatics Day

National Transportation Safety Day (Iran)

National Veterans' Day (Finland)

New Beginning Day

Poetry Day (Ireland)

Resistance Day (Slovenia)

Rogers Hornsby Day

Sleep Day

State Flag Day (Moldova)

Teach Your Children to Save Day

Tell A Story Day

Treasurer Day (Ukraine)

Trevithick Day (UK)

UnFreedom Day (South Africa)

Victory Day (Afghanistan)

Woody Woodpecker Day

World Bath Bomb Day

World Design Day

World Graphic Design Day

World Tapir Day

Write An Old Friend Today Day

Food & Drink Celebrations

Battenberg Day

Chips with Everything Day

Learn To Make An Apricot Cream Pie Day

Marselan Day

National Devil Dog Day

National Gummi Bear Day

National Prime Rib Day

Saison Day (Allagash)

World Marselan Day

4th & Last Saturday in April

Beer Clean Glass Day [4th Saturday]

Bob Wills Day [Last Saturday]

Canadian Independent Bookstore Day (Canada) [Last Saturday]

Celebrate Trails Day [4th Saturday]

Children’s Day (Colombia) [Last Saturday]

Day of Trees (Colombia) [Last Saturday]

Doo Dah Parade Day (Pasadena, California) [Last Saturday]

Eeyore's Birthday Party (Austin, Texas) [Last Saturday]

Go Birding Day [Last Saturday]

Independent Bookstore Day [Last Saturday]

International Marconi Day [Saturday closest to 4.25]

International Sculpture Day [Last Saturday]

International Table Top Day [Last Saturday]

National Day of Puppetry [4th Saturday]

National First Ladies Day [Last Saturday]

National Go Birding Day [Last Saturday]

National Herb Day [Last Saturday; also 1st Saturday in May]

National Kiss of Hope Day [Last Saturday]

National Pool Opening Day [Last Saturday]

National Prepare-A-Thon! Day [Last Saturday; also 9.30]

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day [Last Saturday]

National Rebuilding Day [Last Saturday]

National Sense of Smell Day [Last Saturday]

Penguin Day [Last Saturday]

Save the Frogs Day [Last Saturday]

World Aboriginal and Native Sacred Ceremony and Dance Day [Last Saturday]

World Activism Day [Last Saturday]

World Disco Food Day [Last Saturday]

World Healing Day [Last Saturday]

World Healing Meditation Day [Last Saturday]

World Reiki Day [Last Saturday]

World Sufi Day [Last Saturday]

World Tai Chi & Qigong Day [Last Saturday]

World Thespian Day [Last Saturday]

World Veterinary Day [Last Saturday]

World Yoga Day [Last Saturday]

Weekly Holidays beginning April 27 (4th Week)

Antigua Sailing Week (St. Johns, Antigua, Barbuda) [thru 5.3]

Just Pray No Weekend [4th Saturday] (thru 4.28)

Independence & Related Days

IKwaZulu-Natali (Declared; 1994) [unrecognized]

lundren (a.k.a. Viscounty of lundgren; Declared; 2020) [unrecognized]

Sierra Leone (from UK, 1961)

Togo (from France, 1960)

Festivals Beginning April 27, 2024

The Appomattox Oyster Festival (Concord, Virginia)

Austin Blues Festival (Austin, Texas) [thru 4.28]

Between the Bluffs Beer, Wine & Cheese Festival (La Crosse, Wisconsin)

Cherry Blossom Festoval (Monterey, California) [thru 4.28]

Clayton Art and Wine Festival (Clayton, California) [thru 4.28]

Comic-Con Cape Town (Cape Town, South Africa) [thru 5.1]

Craft Beer Festival (Long Grove, Illinois)

Dessert Wars (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)

Downtown Waterloo Sip-n-Stroll (Waterloo, Iowa)

Endless Mountains Maple festival (Troy, Pennsylvania) [thru 4.28]

Florida Taco Battle, A Fiesta Affair! (Boca Raton, Florida)

Gnarly Culpepper Block Party & Brew Fest (Culpepper, Virginia)

Hard-Pressed Cider Fest (Hood River, Oregon)

Lodi Beer Festival & BBQ Championship (Lodi, California)

Maifest (St. Louis, Missouri) [thru 4.28]

Mountain Mushroom Festival (Irvine, Kentucky) [thru 4.28]

National Cornbread Festival (South Pittsburg, Tennessee) [thru 4.28]

New Jersey Folk Festival (New Brunswick, New Jersey)

North Carolina Pickle Festival (Mount Olive, North Carolina)

Oklahoma Renaissance Festival (Muskogee, Oklahoma) [thru 6.2]

Oregon Cheese Festival (Central Point, Oregon) [thru 4.28]

Ozarks Beerfest (Springfield, Missouri)

Riverside Tale Festival (Riverside, California)

Sacramento Grilled Cheese Festival (Sacramento, California) [thru 4.28]

Schubertiade Vorarlberg )Hohenems, Austria) [thru 5.1]

Taste of Claremont (Claremont, California)

Thirsty Orange Brew Extravaganza (Johnson City, Tennessee)

Tweed Run (London, UK)

Waikiki Spam Jam (Waikiki, Hawaii)

Wine Fest (Kemah, Texas)

WineFest (St. Michaels, Maryland) [thru 4.28]

Feast Days

Alan Reynolds (Artology)

Anastasius, Pope (Christian; Confessor)

Anthimus of Nicomedia (Christian; Saint)

Assicus (Christian; Saint)

Beltane Quinoa Salad Day (Starza Pagan Book of Days)

86400 Seconds Day (Pastafarian)

Ennead Sail Through the Land, The (Ancient Egypt)

Floribert of Liège (Christian; Saint)

Furze-Hopping Event (Shamanism)

George Petty (Artology)

Hanuman Jayanti (Birthday of the Monkey God; Hindu)

John of Constantinople (Christian; Saint)

Liberalis of Treviso (Christian; Saint)

Olive (Muppetism)

Peter Canisius (Christian; Saint)

Pollio (Christian; Saint)

Rafael Arnáiz Barón (Christian; Saint)

Shemp Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Theodor Kittelsen (Artology)

Turbos of Mogrovejo (Christian; Saint)

Tyi Wara Festival (Mythical half-man, half-animal that teaches Farming to the Bambara Tribe; Mali])

Virgin of Montserrat (Christian; Saint)

Walpurgisnacht, Day V (Pagan)

Xenophon (Positivist; Saint)

Yom HaShoah begins (Holocaust Remembrance Day; Judaism) [27 Nisan; 8 Days]

Zita of Lucca (Christian; Saint)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Lucky Day (Philippines) [23 of 71]

Sakimake (先負 Japan) [Bad luck in the morning, good luck in the afternoon.]

Premieres

Anna Karenina (Film; 1948)

Apollo, by Igor Stravinsky (Ballet; 1928)

Avengers: Infinity War (Film; 2018)

Can You Take It (Fleischer Popeye Cartoon; 1934)

The Chinese Nightingale (Happy Harmonies Cartoon; 1935)

Chips with Everything, by Arnold Wesker (Play; 1962)

Cold War (Disney Cartoon; 1951)

The Dish (Film; 2000)

The Fabric of the Cosmos, by Brian Greene (Book; 2004)

The Five-Year Engagement (Film; 2012)

Für Elise, a.k.a. Bagatelle No. 25 in A minor, written by Ludwig van Beethoven (Piano Music; 1810)

Goofy News Views (Phantasies Cartoon; 1945)

Heavy Cream, by Cream (Compilation Album; 1973)

Hooked Bear (Disney Cartoon; 1956)

Hoots Mon! (Film; 1940)

The Hungry Astronaut (Deputy Dawg Cartoon; 1963)

In His Own Write, by John Lennon (Poetry Book; 1964)

Justice Society: World War II (WB Animated Film; 2021)

Kill the Umpire (Film; 1950)

Koyaanisqatsi (Documentary Film; 1983)

The Krays (Film; 1990)

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (TV Series; 2014)

Madeline, by Ludwig Bemelmans (Children’s Book; 1939)

The Manchurian Candidate, by Richard Condon (Novel; 1959)

Mary’s Little Lamb (ComiColor Cartoon; 1935)

Monty Python and the Holy Grail (Film; 1975)

Mrs. Robinson, by Simon and Garfunkel (Song; 1968)

Music for the Royal Fireworks, by George Frederic Handel (Orchestral Suite; 1749)

Now Hear This (WB LT Cartoon; 1963)

Personality, by Lloyd Price (Song; 1959)

Pink in the Woods (Pink Panther Cartoon; Theatrical; 1979)

The Pirates! Band of Misfits! (Animated Film; 2012)

Roméo et Juliette, by Charles Gounod (Opera; 1867)

Rufus Xavier Sarsaparilla (Grammar Rock Cartoon; Schoolhouse Rock; 1976)

Seventeenth Summer, by Maureen Daly (Novel; 1942)

Shape Ahoy (Fleischer/Famous Popeye Cartoon; 1945)

Shōgun (TV Mini-Series; 2024)

Spaced Invaders (Film; 1990)

The Streak, by Ray Stevens (Song; 1974)

We, by Yevgeny Zamyatin (Novel; 1924)

This Week with John Oliver (TV Series; 2014)

We’re Not Gonna Take It, by Twisted Sister (Song; 1984)

Today’s Name Days

Petrus, Zita (Austria)

Euzebije, Ozana, Polion (Croatia)

Jaroslav (Czech Republic)

Ananias (Denmark)

Haldi, Haldja, Halja (Estonia)

Meea, Merja (Finland)

Zita (France)

Montserrat, Petrus, Zita (Germany)

Zita (Hungary)

Zita (Italy)

Inars, Klementīne, Raimonda, Tāle (Latvia)

Anastazas, Aušra, Gotautas, Zita (Lithuania)

Charles, Charlotte, Lotte (Norway)

Anastazy, Andrzej, Bożebor, Kanizjusz, Martyn, Piotr, Teofil, Zyta (Poland)

Simeon (Romania)

Jaroslav (Slovakia)

Montserrat, Pedro, Zita (Spain)

Engelbrekt (Sweden)

Laverne, Sam, Samantha, Sami, Sammy, Samuel, Samuela, Ulises, Ulysses, Vern, Verna, Verne, Vernon, Zita (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 118 of 2024; 248 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 6 of week 17 of 2024

Celtic Tree Calendar: Saille (Willow) [Day 14 of 28]

Chinese: Month 3 (Wu-Chen), Day 19 (Xin-You)

Chinese Year of the: Dragon 4722 (until January 29, 2025) [Wu-Chen]

Hebrew: 19 Nisan 5784

Islamic: 18 Shawwal 1445

J Cal: 28 Cyan; Sevenday [28 of 30]

Julian: 14 April 2024

Moon: 86%: Waning Gibbous

Positivist: 6 Caesar (5th Month) [Phocion]

Runic Half Month: Lagu (Flowing Water) [Day 3 of 15]

Season: Spring (Day 40 of 92)

Week: 4th Week of April

Zodiac: Taurus (Day 8 of 31)

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Holidays 4.27

Holidays

Abolition Day (Mayotte)

Autism Super Mom Day

Babe Ruth Day

Battenberg Day

Button Mushroom Day (French Republic)

Celebrate Teen Literature Day

Day of Russian Parliamentarism (Russia)

Day of the Uprising Against the Occupying Forces (Slovenia)

Drone Safety Day

Ed Balls Eve (UK)

Flag Day (Moldova)

427 Day

Freedom Day (South Africa)

Free Feral Cat Spay Day

International Crow and Raven Appreciation Day

International Donor Conception Awareness Day

International Hyena Day

Koninginnedag (King’s Day; Netherlands)

Lapu-Lapu Day (Philippines)

Local Yarn Store Day

Marine Mammal Rescue Day

Matanzas Mule Day

Mayotte National Day

Moehanga Day (UK)

Morse Code Day

National Alicia Day

National Back Office Heroes Day

National Bubble Butt Appreciation Day

National D.J. Day

National Domestic Workers’ Day (Brazil)

National Little Pampered Dog Day

National Patricia Day

National Pimp Day

National Pneumatics Day

National Transportation Safety Day (Iran)

National Veterans' Day (Finland)

New Beginning Day

Poetry Day (Ireland)

Resistance Day (Slovenia)

Rogers Hornsby Day

Sleep Day

State Flag Day (Moldova)

Teach Your Children to Save Day

Tell A Story Day

Treasurer Day (Ukraine)

Trevithick Day (UK)

UnFreedom Day (South Africa)

Victory Day (Afghanistan)

Woody Woodpecker Day

World Bath Bomb Day

World Design Day

World Graphic Design Day

World Tapir Day

Write An Old Friend Today Day

Food & Drink Celebrations

Battenberg Day

Chips with Everything Day

Learn To Make An Apricot Cream Pie Day

Marselan Day

National Devil Dog Day

National Gummi Bear Day

National Prime Rib Day

Saison Day (Allagash)

World Marselan Day

4th & Last Saturday in April

Beer Clean Glass Day [4th Saturday]

Bob Wills Day [Last Saturday]

Canadian Independent Bookstore Day (Canada) [Last Saturday]

Celebrate Trails Day [4th Saturday]

Children’s Day (Colombia) [Last Saturday]

Day of Trees (Colombia) [Last Saturday]

Doo Dah Parade Day (Pasadena, California) [Last Saturday]

Eeyore's Birthday Party (Austin, Texas) [Last Saturday]

Go Birding Day [Last Saturday]

Independent Bookstore Day [Last Saturday]

International Marconi Day [Saturday closest to 4.25]

International Sculpture Day [Last Saturday]

International Table Top Day [Last Saturday]

National Day of Puppetry [4th Saturday]

National First Ladies Day [Last Saturday]

National Go Birding Day [Last Saturday]

National Herb Day [Last Saturday; also 1st Saturday in May]

National Kiss of Hope Day [Last Saturday]

National Pool Opening Day [Last Saturday]

National Prepare-A-Thon! Day [Last Saturday; also 9.30]

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day [Last Saturday]

National Rebuilding Day [Last Saturday]

National Sense of Smell Day [Last Saturday]

Penguin Day [Last Saturday]

Save the Frogs Day [Last Saturday]

World Aboriginal and Native Sacred Ceremony and Dance Day [Last Saturday]

World Activism Day [Last Saturday]

World Disco Food Day [Last Saturday]

World Healing Day [Last Saturday]

World Healing Meditation Day [Last Saturday]

World Reiki Day [Last Saturday]

World Sufi Day [Last Saturday]

World Tai Chi & Qigong Day [Last Saturday]

World Thespian Day [Last Saturday]

World Veterinary Day [Last Saturday]

World Yoga Day [Last Saturday]

Weekly Holidays beginning April 27 (4th Week)

Antigua Sailing Week (St. Johns, Antigua, Barbuda) [thru 5.3]

Just Pray No Weekend [4th Saturday] (thru 4.28)

Independence & Related Days

IKwaZulu-Natali (Declared; 1994) [unrecognized]

lundren (a.k.a. Viscounty of lundgren; Declared; 2020) [unrecognized]

Sierra Leone (from UK, 1961)

Togo (from France, 1960)

Festivals Beginning April 27, 2024

The Appomattox Oyster Festival (Concord, Virginia)

Austin Blues Festival (Austin, Texas) [thru 4.28]

Between the Bluffs Beer, Wine & Cheese Festival (La Crosse, Wisconsin)

Cherry Blossom Festoval (Monterey, California) [thru 4.28]

Clayton Art and Wine Festival (Clayton, California) [thru 4.28]

Comic-Con Cape Town (Cape Town, South Africa) [thru 5.1]

Craft Beer Festival (Long Grove, Illinois)

Dessert Wars (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)

Downtown Waterloo Sip-n-Stroll (Waterloo, Iowa)

Endless Mountains Maple festival (Troy, Pennsylvania) [thru 4.28]

Florida Taco Battle, A Fiesta Affair! (Boca Raton, Florida)

Gnarly Culpepper Block Party & Brew Fest (Culpepper, Virginia)

Hard-Pressed Cider Fest (Hood River, Oregon)

Lodi Beer Festival & BBQ Championship (Lodi, California)

Maifest (St. Louis, Missouri) [thru 4.28]

Mountain Mushroom Festival (Irvine, Kentucky) [thru 4.28]

National Cornbread Festival (South Pittsburg, Tennessee) [thru 4.28]

New Jersey Folk Festival (New Brunswick, New Jersey)

North Carolina Pickle Festival (Mount Olive, North Carolina)

Oklahoma Renaissance Festival (Muskogee, Oklahoma) [thru 6.2]

Oregon Cheese Festival (Central Point, Oregon) [thru 4.28]

Ozarks Beerfest (Springfield, Missouri)

Riverside Tale Festival (Riverside, California)

Sacramento Grilled Cheese Festival (Sacramento, California) [thru 4.28]

Schubertiade Vorarlberg )Hohenems, Austria) [thru 5.1]

Taste of Claremont (Claremont, California)

Thirsty Orange Brew Extravaganza (Johnson City, Tennessee)

Tweed Run (London, UK)

Waikiki Spam Jam (Waikiki, Hawaii)

Wine Fest (Kemah, Texas)

WineFest (St. Michaels, Maryland) [thru 4.28]

Feast Days

Alan Reynolds (Artology)

Anastasius, Pope (Christian; Confessor)

Anthimus of Nicomedia (Christian; Saint)

Assicus (Christian; Saint)

Beltane Quinoa Salad Day (Starza Pagan Book of Days)

86400 Seconds Day (Pastafarian)

Ennead Sail Through the Land, The (Ancient Egypt)

Floribert of Liège (Christian; Saint)

Furze-Hopping Event (Shamanism)

George Petty (Artology)

Hanuman Jayanti (Birthday of the Monkey God; Hindu)

John of Constantinople (Christian; Saint)

Liberalis of Treviso (Christian; Saint)

Olive (Muppetism)

Peter Canisius (Christian; Saint)

Pollio (Christian; Saint)

Rafael Arnáiz Barón (Christian; Saint)

Shemp Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Theodor Kittelsen (Artology)

Turbos of Mogrovejo (Christian; Saint)

Tyi Wara Festival (Mythical half-man, half-animal that teaches Farming to the Bambara Tribe; Mali])

Virgin of Montserrat (Christian; Saint)

Walpurgisnacht, Day V (Pagan)

Xenophon (Positivist; Saint)

Yom HaShoah begins (Holocaust Remembrance Day; Judaism) [27 Nisan; 8 Days]

Zita of Lucca (Christian; Saint)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Lucky Day (Philippines) [23 of 71]

Sakimake (先負 Japan) [Bad luck in the morning, good luck in the afternoon.]

Premieres

Anna Karenina (Film; 1948)

Apollo, by Igor Stravinsky (Ballet; 1928)

Avengers: Infinity War (Film; 2018)

Can You Take It (Fleischer Popeye Cartoon; 1934)

The Chinese Nightingale (Happy Harmonies Cartoon; 1935)

Chips with Everything, by Arnold Wesker (Play; 1962)

Cold War (Disney Cartoon; 1951)

The Dish (Film; 2000)

The Fabric of the Cosmos, by Brian Greene (Book; 2004)

The Five-Year Engagement (Film; 2012)

Für Elise, a.k.a. Bagatelle No. 25 in A minor, written by Ludwig van Beethoven (Piano Music; 1810)

Goofy News Views (Phantasies Cartoon; 1945)

Heavy Cream, by Cream (Compilation Album; 1973)

Hooked Bear (Disney Cartoon; 1956)

Hoots Mon! (Film; 1940)

The Hungry Astronaut (Deputy Dawg Cartoon; 1963)

In His Own Write, by John Lennon (Poetry Book; 1964)

Justice Society: World War II (WB Animated Film; 2021)

Kill the Umpire (Film; 1950)

Koyaanisqatsi (Documentary Film; 1983)

The Krays (Film; 1990)

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (TV Series; 2014)

Madeline, by Ludwig Bemelmans (Children’s Book; 1939)

The Manchurian Candidate, by Richard Condon (Novel; 1959)

Mary’s Little Lamb (ComiColor Cartoon; 1935)

Monty Python and the Holy Grail (Film; 1975)

Mrs. Robinson, by Simon and Garfunkel (Song; 1968)

Music for the Royal Fireworks, by George Frederic Handel (Orchestral Suite; 1749)

Now Hear This (WB LT Cartoon; 1963)

Personality, by Lloyd Price (Song; 1959)

Pink in the Woods (Pink Panther Cartoon; Theatrical; 1979)

The Pirates! Band of Misfits! (Animated Film; 2012)

Roméo et Juliette, by Charles Gounod (Opera; 1867)

Rufus Xavier Sarsaparilla (Grammar Rock Cartoon; Schoolhouse Rock; 1976)

Seventeenth Summer, by Maureen Daly (Novel; 1942)

Shape Ahoy (Fleischer/Famous Popeye Cartoon; 1945)

Shōgun (TV Mini-Series; 2024)

Spaced Invaders (Film; 1990)

The Streak, by Ray Stevens (Song; 1974)

We, by Yevgeny Zamyatin (Novel; 1924)

This Week with John Oliver (TV Series; 2014)

We’re Not Gonna Take It, by Twisted Sister (Song; 1984)

Today’s Name Days

Petrus, Zita (Austria)

Euzebije, Ozana, Polion (Croatia)

Jaroslav (Czech Republic)

Ananias (Denmark)

Haldi, Haldja, Halja (Estonia)

Meea, Merja (Finland)

Zita (France)

Montserrat, Petrus, Zita (Germany)

Zita (Hungary)

Zita (Italy)

Inars, Klementīne, Raimonda, Tāle (Latvia)

Anastazas, Aušra, Gotautas, Zita (Lithuania)

Charles, Charlotte, Lotte (Norway)

Anastazy, Andrzej, Bożebor, Kanizjusz, Martyn, Piotr, Teofil, Zyta (Poland)

Simeon (Romania)

Jaroslav (Slovakia)

Montserrat, Pedro, Zita (Spain)

Engelbrekt (Sweden)

Laverne, Sam, Samantha, Sami, Sammy, Samuel, Samuela, Ulises, Ulysses, Vern, Verna, Verne, Vernon, Zita (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 118 of 2024; 248 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 6 of week 17 of 2024

Celtic Tree Calendar: Saille (Willow) [Day 14 of 28]

Chinese: Month 3 (Wu-Chen), Day 19 (Xin-You)

Chinese Year of the: Dragon 4722 (until January 29, 2025) [Wu-Chen]

Hebrew: 19 Nisan 5784

Islamic: 18 Shawwal 1445

J Cal: 28 Cyan; Sevenday [28 of 30]

Julian: 14 April 2024

Moon: 86%: Waning Gibbous

Positivist: 6 Caesar (5th Month) [Phocion]

Runic Half Month: Lagu (Flowing Water) [Day 3 of 15]

Season: Spring (Day 40 of 92)

Week: 4th Week of April

Zodiac: Taurus (Day 8 of 31)

[shazuiashan]

Hi everyone! My name is Shanly Rose Tiro Casuna; call me "Shan" for short. I am 18 years old. I live in Purok Beauty in the Sky, Timpolok Babag 2, and Lapu-Lapu City. Do you want to know what my life is like? (Chismosa! Char!)) 

So here's the story of my life! Throwback: When I was 6 months old, my papa died because he had leukemia stage 4. He never told anyone that he was sick, not until he always felt that his head was always aching and that all of his body had a lot of black dots, and that was the symptom of his illness. All of my uncle's brothers rushed him to the hospital. When they arrived at the hospital, the doctor checked him and found out that my father has leukemia cancer stage 4, and it is too late to make him heal because it is already stage 4 cancer. All of my uncle's and mama's children cried because of my father's situation. After a week, my father decides to go home because he doesn't want to die at the hospital because there's no chance to live long, he said.

My grandma didn't agree with my father's decisions, but that's what he wanted. My grandma told the doctor that they wanted to go home, and when they got home, my mama always cried because she didn't want to see that my father was suffering. My father loses hope because he says that he will no longer live. My father's situations became more difficult, and he said he wanted to rest because he was tired, but before he died, he told my mom and my uncle's to take care of me, never let anyone hurt me, and love me like their own daughter. After my father said that, he had already closed his eyes. Everyone is crying except me because I don't even know what's happening because I'm just a 6-month-old baby.

Fast forward: after 3 years, my mother found another guy, who is my mother's husband right now. When my mama and her husband lived together in the same house, my life became miserable. My mother's attention was always on her husband. Her husband doesn't want my mother to take care of me; he always says that my tita will take care of me because he wants my mother's attention.

When my mama's husband went abroad, I was very happy because my mama's attention was all mine, but I was wrong. Every time they always do "facetime," my mother's attention is always on her laptop, and mine? I'm just nothing. I always cry when mama and his husband are on "facetime." Every time my mama picks me up, his husband always says, "Put her down." My tita is always there for me, and she is very angry at my mother's new husband. Even though I'm just 3 years old, I already understand the situation.

When I was 6 years old, her husband got home from abroad on vacation for one month. My mama got pregnant for their first son, who is 15 years old now. When I was in 5th grade, I felt something wrong about my mother's husband—the way he stared at me—something was wrong, but I didn't mind it. Until I was in 6th grade, he harassed me. I've had trauma until now; anxiety has always attacked me. I don't want to communicate with others because I'm scared. I'm no longer going to explain this more because it's too complicated.

My childhood is not good; I don't have a lot of good memories of my childhood because I'm always at home, always do the housework, and at a very young age, a 5-year-old Shanly always does the dishes and cleans the house. They don't let me play outside if I can't finish the chores. I always think that it is unfair for me because other kids are playing outside while I'm just at the house. I don't have a lot of toys because they don't want to buy them for me, even Barbie. I always wanted to have a Barbie, but they always say that it's just a waste of money. They can afford to buy some remote controls and robots for my brother, but when it comes to me, it's just a waste of money.

Every time I see a kid like me who has a Barbie doll, I become jealous. How can they have a Barbie doll while I can't? How unfair is that? They have a lot of toys and can play outside, but I can't. But I always tell myself that it's okay; I can play with myself and make my own toys.

Now, I have two brothers, one 15 years old and one 7 years old. I am very grateful that I have them. And I am thankful that they never experienced what I did when I was a kid. Well, we all know that life is hard and challenging. Just always put your trust in Jesus Christ; everything will be alright, and everything will be fine in His name. He will always guide us.

Thank you for reading...

[notursundae]

You are unique

So hi my name is Jeralyn an 18 years old girl who is a born in the province and lived in the city, but before that please click and subscribe hahaha MSA yorn, but actually I don't really like my name because for me it's too common but my lolo and lola decides it, so I have nothing to do with it. And when I was born my mother wants to named me Jae-ann Rose but sadly that name was given my youngest sister:(.

When I was young I realized and knew a lot, just like household chores, and when I was 6 years old, I knew how to cook rice and cook vegetables, because usually the dishes in the province are usually vegetables like literal provincial dishes, we only sometimes eat meat when we really don't have any think about cooking it just like when there's really no food we'll just catch chicken in our yard because it's really ours, and that's what we'll cook. We have many farm animals such as chickens, pigs, goats, and cows, and even buffalo, we also have crops such as corn, and vegetables and various kinds of fruits. I was used to that way of life back then because I grew up content with the life I had and I also come from a broken family so even though I was young I knew a lot of things, as they say, when you came in a broken family you learned and realized a lot of things.

So actually I'm a shy type person huyy hahahaha bitaw,but actually when I was young I'm scared of people who I don't really know and even in school I'm shy to raised my hand. But even my personality is like that I have my what I called other world where I feel happy and free, when I started sketch or draw gowns and dresses( but now I don't know how to do it na ) and started writing cuz when I was 8? I have a lot of pocket book like a lot jd cuz my tita buy's me everytime when she's going home from the city, and that's the reason why I love writing (ay weh) but yeah I love I'm not saying I like:).

And there's a time in our school's that our teachers are looking for the journalist and I was 5th grade that time and I build my courage to join because it's a opportunity, and it wasteful if I refuse it so in the end I joined and luckily I selected as one of journalist of our campus but before I become a journalist I was a athlete before when I was in a 3rd grade until I was in a 6th grade,so even I'm a shy person I encourage my self to overcome it through entering into different activities in our schools, and with that I experience being a winner in different contest such as sayaw sa buwan ng wika and even spelling bee just don't join the math bee hahahaha and when I was joining journalist I one of the writer who luckily entering into the top 3, and then I was athlete that time and luckily also got a chance to play in the unit meet. And then I discovered that in that early age of mine I already know what talent and skills I have and what skills or talent that I need to improve.

So fast-forward now that I grow up, I used those kinds of talents of mine such as writing, and I already know how hard the life is when you don't have a father in your side, I saw my mother suffering and struggling, and I realized how hard she suffer for us. When I was 13 we moved here in lapu-lapu city where it's a city na not just like before that we lived in tha province and life in there is hard cuz we lived far away in the city and not get easily buy the needs that we need every single day, but by the way we came from Negros Oriental province of Bais City. So continue that now that I grow up I already overcome the things that I am scared of before and overcome my shyness,and already continue the things I used to like writing. And looking forward to enhance my skills, because I know one day this skills of mine is one of the reason to lift up my family situation right now,to prove my mother that this daughter of her have a special talent that her two daughters haven't, because if you don't know I'm different from my two sisters, cuz they both have a good voice, such a beautiful face and even skin hahaha,and here this me I'm different because I know how to sing but not just like them na angelic voice kaayu but me nvm, and not so pretty face hahaha and morena?. Because one time the 3 of us bonding outside people thoughts that I'm not their sisters gosh🥲 cuz I'm different jd,the way I talk the way my actions are different from them the face and looks so I realized that I am a different daughter of my mother, I have a very special skills and talents that they never know,cuz my older sister is her talent is just singing and you know she is a academic achievers since day one of school, our younger sister naman is she is also an good singer and me (hindi sapag mamayabang) I have a talents that I can but they can't,like drawing and painting a slightly bit of sketches and writing so,I am greatful that even I look different from them but at least I'm special:(

And now that I already in a legal age I already planned the things eich are good to my future such as I was planning right now that after one year I continue my college in Hawaii,and it's a good opportunity to grab for, and I'm grateful of the things that I achieve, the life that I leaving right now even though we are in a hard situation but still we thank that we are happy and are in a good health.

It's not matter that even the situation is hard you stop fighting cuz I learned from my mother when my father left us she still going,she still fighting because she look upon our future as her son and daughters and,that's the reason why I didn't stop my dreams because even the world left me but still I have my mother to hold on.

So that's all thank you!

[jestedatoy]

"From Past Shadows to Present Sunshine: A Journey about my Life"

Hi, I'm Jestelouie P. Datoy, but just call me "jeste" because, honestly, I don't really like "Louie" in my name because it sounds like a boy name. I always ask my mom why she named me like that. As my mom said, my name comes from my aunt; she gave me that name. But anyway, it's not a big deal because it's acceptable to be who I am. I mean, I already accepted the name I have, BWHAHAHAHAHA. Honestly, it's a unique name, and I don't have a similar name. I'm 16 years old. Ayy, joke, I'm already 18! BWHHAHAHA! Omg, I can't believe that I'm already of legal age. I live in Pusok, Ibabao Lapu-Lapu City, and my mother said that I don't really have a specific birthplace because I was born at home and not in a hospital. We have five siblings, and I'm the youngest. Of course, being the youngest is necessary to be treated like a Disney princess.

My life was simple before. I was the type of child who didn't play with other children because I was too shy. I would only play alone; I was the only one who played paper dolls, so I didn't really like to socialize with others. Until I got used to it when I grew up. But honestly, because I'm too shy, I don't really talk to anyone except my family. My mom always said, "You can play with your friends or neighbors," but I really don't want to. My mom always boosts my confidence because I don't really have confidence in myself. So when I was in fourth grade, my mother forced me to join Princess and Princess, and then I started to gain a little confidence. I loved my mom even when I was young; she always guided and supported me.

When I was a child, I didn't really know how to fight, even though my classmates bullied me. I don't want to have an enemy, even though they always bully me, but it's not a big deal to me. I know that taking revenge is not a good way, but I'm still nice to them. My mind before was immature. I didn't know how to value money. I was too spoiled by my parents. I wanted to buy everything I wanted, even though we were poor. I didn't know how to appreciate small things. I have many opportunities that I wasted.

When I was in elementary school, I loved to read on Wattpad, so I also loved to make a story and put it in my notebook. Until one day I make my own story because, since I love reading books and Wattpad, it gives me inspiration to make my own story. Besides this, I was also inspired to make a story because, in elementary school, I never forgot that I had a crush. He is a very smart person, and I think we're not level with him, but since I'm trying hard with him, I try to express myself for him to notice me so that I need to be smart, but how?? So since I'm not smart, I'm working hard, and I always study to increase my grades until I'm in the top two in our class. When I came to grade 5, I was so shocked because my crush is my classmate. Omg, I'm so shy, and I never expected this to happen. On the first day of school, I felt a little nervous but was still motivated because my crush is my classmate. Fast-forward: we know each other, but as a classmate, one day he accidentally touched my hands, and I'm really blushing like, "Omg!" Bwhahahah, then we have eye-to-eye contact, and I can see in his eyes that he is ashamed of me. Until grade 6, we weren't classmates with him, but we still saw him in the school since we're schoolmates. Then, in grade 6, I never expected that when I was in grade 4, I was obsessed with him, but when we were in grade 6, he was obsessed with me; he would always pay attention to me like I felt something fishy with him. I think he's in love with me, Charizzz. I'm just assuming. Until we graduated from elementary school and I became the top student in our class, I could see from him that he was proud of me.

Fast-forward to adulthood. Now that I have grown up, there are many changes in myself. I like to socialize with others. I have many friends, and I like to talk and play games with others. I really want to hang out with my friends because I feel comfortable with them and safe with them. I'm so thankful to those of my friends who are true to me because they are the ones who destroy my lonely, independent person. Now I have confidence, and there are many opportunities that I did not waste. I have improved a lot in myself. I like to join organizations such as volunteers, church youth, and school activities. I am no longer afraid to socialize with other people. I also have many things that I am interested in, such as rehearsing instruments because I love music. I read a lot of books. The person I love the most is my family, especially my mom, who always boosts my confidence. I'm really proud and thankful for her. I love my mom, and my dad is always here by my side. To my beloved siblings, they always cheer me on and support me. I'm so lucky to have siblings like them, and now I'm growing and making changes and improvements to myself. Now I know how to value money and how important it is, especially in today's time when the price of food is expensive, so I am saving my money. I know how to appreciate small things. What my family can give me is a big thing for me because I know they worked hard for it. I'm not shy anymore; I'm so proud of myself, and I have confidence and a strong heart. I'm not scared of anyone; I can fight for myself.

My life goals are to achieve success and provide support for my family. One of my dreams is to travel with my family. I aspire for a stable and peaceful life for us in the future. I also have a desire to become a teacher one day, to contribute to the education of the younger generation, who are in need of learning and knowledge. 

Currently, in college, I'm exploring various courses and facing the challenges that come with them. It's a battle I'm not certain I'll win, but I know I need to stay strong for my family. I have many responsibilities towards them, and I understand that my success is their success too.

We experience various things in our lives, and no matter what challenges come our way, we need to be strong within ourselves. Our success in the future lies in our own hands, and we need to be responsible for ourselves.

Thank you for reading my story. I hope you enjoy it!!!

[apiag]

Childhood makes us experience how beautiful life is without thinking any problems and just playing outside with so much fun. But life doesn't always like that, life is challenging and will challenge you how you will face life trials in life. The little me before is just sad when my mom don't allow me to play outside with my cousins.But now i used to think so many what if's.

Hello everyone my name is Jillian S. Cotimar. I was raised in Pajo Capricorn Lapu-lapu City. Before i like to go to my cousin's house because i want to play with her, i even cry if my cousin will go home because i play alone again. When i was around 7 yrs old i always think of what my life would be if my father is here with me. Whenever i look at other kids having fun with their father, i always think why didn't i experience this kind of life. I'm still a kid i also want to experience how does it feel to have a father. I can't help to feel jealous of them because I didn't even see what he looked like, I don't have a picture of him and I never saw him in person. I used to think so many what if's before like what if we look a like, what if he's still alive, what if he will come back. But i know now that would never gonna happen, life goes on, i still have my mother and i will always love her no matter what.

In elementary days i really love to play chinese garter after class i always told my classmates to play with me because my day is not complete if i don't play chinese garter after class. Hahaha i remember my shorts ripped off because im trying to reach the devel part of the chinese my mom scold me and i just said it's part of the game haha. When i was a child i used to dance all the time and then there's one time that we will have our practice in our school and then i see this one boy eating outside our room and i find him cute and i caught him staring at me, he's staring at me and im thinking what if he likes me but noo. He is staring at me because he also wants to dance he's staring because he is memorizing our dance steps because he's gay omygash he even dance better than me. Elementary days is so fun for me because i have a lot of bff's just a mix of plastic and pure hehe a black pink lover friends and a twice lover friends haha love playing with them and i love dancing with them because my circle of friends before loves dancing, we used to dance some of blackpink dancing video and i love jennie so much. I love to dance because my voice doesn't like me im not gifted in beautiful voice so if you don't want me to ruin your day just don't let me sing hehe.

During my junior high school days i have this one friend na i don't think he is gay or not because the way he talks he sounds different like gays, sometimes he moves like a boy sometimes he also moves like a gay like it's so confusing. And we became friends like almost everyday we talk we jam we're like bff because i also like his personality. And then one day after class he confess to me and give me flowers and that time im so nervous because i don't know what to say. He confess to me he said he likes me, he said he's confused because even him he doesn't know if he likes boy or girls, if he's gay or not. But he said he really likes me because of my jolly personality before, but i rejected him. I said i just see him as a friend and he accepted it he said it's okay as long as we're still friends. But its almost year na since our last talk and i found out that he's in a relationship with a guy and im just happy for him because he knows now the real him(he's gay). I really don't want to entertain any guy's like just no because i just want to read wattpad stories, reading wattpad makes my standard so high.

And during pandemic my comfort zone is reading, i just want to be alone and read some wattpad stories i even finished the story in just one day. During pandemic i just want to be alone all the time,like im scared talking to other people even my relatives i don't want to face them, i dont want to talk to them i just want to be alone in my room. And in my senior high year, this year is also so hard specially on my grade 11 days since im scared to talk to other people i dont even want to take off my mask because im used to it, im insecure and thinking what if they will find me ugly what if they won't like me. And then time passed by i adjust myself to make me feel comfortable in front of people so that i can communicate with my classmate. lm scared of public speaking like it makes me feel so nervous. It was hard for me but time passed i realized that this is our world, we need to face challenges to test our capabilities and what are the things we can do to survive in life. I'm happy because i meet new friends and i meet this guy, i will keep it nalang hehe.

I'm happy now, im contented of what i have. I have my mom who's very supportive, i have my friends who always makes me happy. Life is too short, we cant go back to change the beginning, so love the people around you. You are given this life because you are strong enough to live it. Whatever life gives you, live for it, because it gives us a chance to build something better.

[renalynjane]

Tañajura, Renalyn- Jane M.

ABM

A Journey of Self-Discovery

As intro of my story is my family background. Hi, My name is Renalyn- Jane M. Tañajura and I’m 18 years old. I was born on August 31,2005 in Sogod Southern Leyte. I’m a grade 12 student in Asian Learning Center Lapu-Lapu City branch Taking a Accountancy Business Management (ABM). My parent are Marilyn And Ramil Tañajura. My father is working as porter to provide a financial support for us while my mother is the one that takes good care and guide us. My parents is always support us and always make sure that always support our needs and wants. I have a 5 siblings the older one named Ramilyn Tañajura, has graduated from college, and I'm really happy because she's the best sister ever. She does everything for us, and we really appreciate her. She always takes care of us and watches over us, so she's the best sister. Then, there's my older brother named Milmar Tañajura who works hard and he's also like our dad, guiding us and being strict when needed. But it's okay because we know he does it out of love, just like our dad do. And next my brother again name Marjun Tañajura, They're the same as my other brother, strict but caring. And this is my family, always happy and supporting each other. And we will never separate because we are together.

There is a lot of things that I like and few things that I don’t like. I like having fun with my family, friends and relatives and going somewhere with them. Sometimes I also prefer to stay at home and watched movies, k drama sometimes reading a book or listening music, also Family bonding at home is the best for me, especially on Sundays when we are all together and having fun. My family is really strong because no matter what struggles or problems we face, they never give up, especially my mom and dad.

Things I don't like are when people don't know how to respect others and when someone causes trouble for me just because they don't like what I'm doing. It’s like I’m being true to myself guys.

When I was kid, My mother always tell me that he wanted to become a teacher, but she wasn't able to finish her studies. That's why she told me that she wants me to become a teacher someday because that's what she dreamed of when she was young. But I really told them that I don't want to become a teacher because I've never liked it since I was young. I want to become a businesswoman because I want to try being my own boss, and I dream of having my own business. But now that I've grown up and experienced teaching students during my work immersion, I've become interested in becoming a teacher. It's actually fulfilling to teach students even though it's challenging and not easy to. But as my mom said, teaching students is really good. So now, based on my experience, I feel really good teaching students, so in the future, I also want to become a teacher. But for now, I'm focusing on my studies in Grade 12. I really want to graduate from Grade 12 this year.

When I was in grade 7, I really wanted to experience going out with friends after class, like even if it was just for dance practice, I was really afraid then because they were strict. But when I reached grade 8, I became happy. Why? Because my mom started to trust me a little, she allowed me to go out, but with a time limit. But I'm grateful because she allowed me, even though I should only be with girls. But I know it's for my own good, and if my parents weren't strict with me back then, I wouldn't be as responsible as I am now. That's why I'm happy with how they raised me, even if I didn't understand it before.

Now that I'm 18, a lot has happened in my life. I've faced many problems, especially in school. Sometimes I cry because I'm scared I might not succeed in the future, and I worry I might disappoint my parents. Right now, I just don't enjoy it because I feel like what I'm doing for school isn't enough or still lacking. I constantly overthink if my efforts in school are sufficient, and that's what I dislike about myself at the moment. There have been many trials and struggles in my Grade 12 journey, but I've learned to just trust in the Lord. Now, I've realized a lot of things. I've learned not to easily give up because my parents, no matter how hard things get or how tired they are, never give up. That's why I should keep going. I aspire to fulfill my dreams in the future because I want to be able to provide what my parents want. That's why I'm determined to finish my studies now. I also want my mom and dad to be able to rest from their work now, and I'll be the one working for them. I want to take them to their favorite places and treat them to their favorite restaurants. What I've learned now is that no matter how many problems we face, we should keep going and never give up. I've realized that we should always value our family because they are the ones who are always there, and sometimes we don't understand that ourselves. They are the ones who are always there and will never leave us. That's why we should never neglect our parents no matter what happens, even if sometimes we have misunderstandings, we should still respect them because our parents are everything to us. Without them, we are nothing. That's one of the realizations I've had now. And I know that what they're doing to me is for my own good as well.

And now, I just want to enjoy my life as a student. I want to create new memories with my family and friends—memories that I will never forget. Soon, I will graduate and go to college. I know that many things will happen once I graduate, but I just pray that I'll be able to handle everything. Right now, I want to enjoy everything while I'm still young and able to do things that bring me joy, because we can't go back to this age. So, I just want to enjoy everything, but I have limits to what I can do. What I can tell myself now is that I'm proud because despite the challenges in my studies, I continue to persevere. That's why I want to be as strong as my older sister. I want to be independent like her, so now I'm practicing doing things I couldn't do before because of my shyness. But now, I'm really trying because I know this is for my future when I go to college, and I want to do everything without hesitation.

Thankyou for reading:))