#Mountain Bike Fashion

[market-insider]

Exploring the Mountain Bike Apparel Market: Riding in Style

The global mountain bike apparel market size was estimated to reach USD 5.12 billion in 2030 and is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 5.0% from 2023 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The growth of the market can be attributed to the rising popularity and increased participation in mountain biking. Mountain bike apparel plays a crucial role in providing protection against falls, collisions, and harsh weather conditions while ensuring comfort and flexibility for riders. The increasing adoption of mountain biking as both a recreational activity and a competitive sport has led to a growing demand for specialized gear and apparel that can endure the challenges of off-road cycling. The top wear segment dominated the market with a major share in 2022.

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There is a noticeable increase in the demand for technologically advanced fabrics in mountain biking garments that provide features like temperature regulation, moisture-wicking, and abrasion resistance. A lucrative growth can be observed owing to the development and promotion of high-quality materials. Moreover, there is an opportunity to cater to consumers seeking versatile and multifunctional clothing options by offering mountain biking top wear that can be utilized for other outdoor activities, such as hiking or running. Expanding product offerings in this manner can help reach a broader audience. The specialty stores segment held the largest market size in 2022. Specialty stores play a significant role as a common distribution channel, catering to the specific requirements of outdoor enthusiasts and offering a range of products including apparel, accessories, and equipment.

Collaborating with specialty stores provides an opportunity for mountain biking apparel brands to effectively reach their target audience. However, it is important to note that competition for shelf space within these stores can be fierce. To stand out, brands must differentiate themselves from competitors and deliver high-quality products that align with the demands of outdoor enthusiasts. Europe accounted for the largest share of the market. The popularity of cycling tourism is surging in Europe, driven by the increasing health consciousness and desire for active vacation experiences. Within this trend, mountain bike tourism has particularly captured the interest of cycling enthusiasts and adventure seekers.

With its diverse range of routes and varying levels of difficulty, from scenic trails to challenging mountain rides, mountain biking has become a sought-after activity. Consequently, the demand for specialized mountain biking apparel has risen. In response, numerous companies in the region offer a wide array of high-quality garments designed to provide durability, breathability, and moisture-wicking capabilities, catering to the specific needs of mountain bikers. Various steps are adopted by major companies including partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, global expansion, etc. to gain a higher market share.

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[ruleof3]

[alexabadigear]

Top 7 The Best Backpacks For Mountaineering 2022 

Similar to rock climbing and mountain biking, mountains are the key elements of mountaineering. Although it may seem that mountaineering and rock climbing are the same, but in general rock climbing is one of the skills used in mountaineering. Best backpacks for Mountaineering entails a wide variety of skills ranging from scrambling to climbing to skiing. Climbing a mountain reminds us of the diversity of nature. As a benchmark of achievement and success, reaching mountain summits is considered one of the toughest and fulfilling achievements.

If you are ready for multi-day alpine expeditions, then don’t hurry, because mountaineering is a lot more physically and mentally demanding than rock climbing. With a variety of terrains (rocks, ice, and snow), mountaineers face bigger challenges.

But don’t worry, because if you hone your skills, condition yourself physically and mentally, and most importantly, equip yourself with appropriate mountaineering gear, you can be eligible for mountaineering! 

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[deathbypufferfish]

It's finally done cooking, my sims gameplay ideas list! After scouring all types of sites, generators, lists, and my brain for ingredients, I've come up with a list stew that hopefully will spark some inspiration for your sims gameplays!

This non exhaustive list consists of ideas that are applicable to sims gameplay/things to do in-game. AKA things that can be played out in the sims or half pretended. If you're looking for less-gameplay story ideas, I recommend my story/conflict idea list. Most of the conflict and love ideas are on that list. Please feel free to send asks to add to the gumbo! Just note in your ask that it's for the gumbo and keep it applicable/feasible for gameplay. (To keep the post from getting too long I'll make a contributor list into a compressed image later on for those who send off-anon.)

If you are looking for more complex, in-game story ideas check out the Story Soup list here!

🍲 Gumbo below the cut! ⬇

Single Sim Gameplay:

Learn an instrument

Learn a new skill

Start a seashell collection (Island Living)

Have a sim get a bad haircut

Enroll an Adult/Elder sim in university

Use a skill you don’t usually play with

Become a mountain climber

Build a Servo

Take care of local strays

Use more likes/dislikes

Conflict:

Drop out of or fail university

Drop out or fail out of highschool

Talk badly about another sim in your house to other sims

Sim loses their job

Failed retail business

Family:

Foster a child

Parties for children

Have a baby shower

Have a slumber party

A grandparent/other family member moves in with your main household

Have a specific family holiday tradition besides the in-game ones

Family bike rides

Game night

Parent trains child in their sport

Family hikes at Granite Falls

Family volunteering

Bake sale (entrepreneur table)

Have a family photoshoot

Have teens study at the library

Have your teen go through a bad fashion phase

Host an exchange student

Make school picture day photos (Teen poses, children poses)

Have an arts & crafts day

Go fishing as a family

Have a specific weekly meal (spaghetti night, a fancy meal)

Make ice cream together (Cool Kitchen Stuff)

Wear matching pajamas for holidays

Have a bake off

Play with voidcritters (Kids Room Stuff)

Granola family (camping, hiking, low tech, simple living)

Play in a multi-generational household

Adopt

Family reunion

Unexpected baby

Have siblings share a room

Social/Activities:

Sports party night (e.g. watching the superbowl, world cup, etc)

Start a book club (with clubs)

Have a themed kids birthday party (Here’s a helpful website for ideas)

Have a potluck (buffet tables)

Garden party

Neighborhood party

Neighborhood holiday decorating contest

Host a haunted house in your home

Picnic

Barbeque party

Go to the arcade

Go regularly to restaurants (Dine Out Reloaded Mod to make restaurants tolerable)

Have an out of control party (maybe a teen party)

Go camping

Go to an Ice skating rink/roller skating rink

Spa day (at home or at a spa)

Make an army of snowpals

Movie night

Stargazing night/camp out in the backyard

Weekly bowling night

Museum trip

Karaoke night at home

Campfire night

Pool day

Weekly meetups with friends at a cafe

Try on wedding dresses with a bridal party

Have someone stay over (Growing Together)

Love:

Hook up with a service sim

Have a vacation romance

Have a “meet the parents” moment

Have an affair

Divorce

Marital fight

Rejected proposal

Throuple/Open Relationship (Open Love Life Mod)

Left at the altar

Use fear of commitment, jealous, or unflirty trait

Create a rocky marriage

Challenges:

Spend too much money on a vacation

Play with lot challenges

Use simple living (only cook with ingredients and do grocery orders)

Don’t clean up after sims (don’t drag plates, laundry, trash)

Use the Reduce and Recyle lot challenge for realism

Use the Filthy lot challenge to make cleaning harder

Lose a large sum of money

Randomize your sims’ traits as they age up

Household:

Have puppies and kittens

A serious house fire (either with cheating or with fireworks. There is also a mod for more intense fires here

Spring cleaning

Garage sale

Visit houses before you move into them

Create a storage room/attic (Eco Living boxes, Discover University chest, toy chest, treasure chest etc) Use this for old heir’s items if you are playing a legacy

Start a garden (herb, vegetables)

Renovate the house

Watch what your pets are doing

Adopt a stray animal

Teach your pets tricks

Upgrade objects

Have a home bar/rec room

Go on a vacation

Play with roommates (additionally have them be odd, difficult, or a romance option)

Have an always messy home

Hire a live-in butler

Hire a regular maid

Location:

Play in a sustainable community on one of the islands/isolated areas. (community farm, community space, homes)

Play in a tiny home (Tiny Living)

Play in a haunted house residential (Paranormal Stuff)

Become an Archaeologist. Live in Sulani and regularly visit Selvadorado for work

Career/Business:

Bookstore

Art gallery: sell your paintings or buy them off Plopsy/Buy Mode

Bakery

Play a career you don’t usually play

Winter sports store in Mt. Komorebi

Own a farmstand for your produce (Eco Lifestyle entrepreneur table) You can even build a small building for it on your property!

Pet supplies store 

Plant store

Tourist gift shop

Mattress/Bed   store

Florist shop (Flower Arranging Skill)

Juicery (Juice Fizzing Skill)

Yoga studio (host classes at a retail business or at a home studio)

Start a Bed and Breakfast/AirBnB with the roommate system

Become a celebrity in a path besides Actor/Actress (Author, Chef, Video Creator, Skier, etc.)

Food truck (Restaurant)

Fish stall (Entrepreneur table)

Make a living on Plopsy

Wool store (Cottage Living)

Natural health store (Herbalism)

Resources Used

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[obesogen]

The Back Room

contains: voyeurism in a public setting, degradation/humiliation (of the FA, not the fattie) fluids, Feeder/feedee, gender unspecified, 2nd person/reader insert if ya want

You are just an innocent bystander. This is not your fault.

It's Friday. You're out to dinner with a good friend at the fancy all-you-can-eat Chinese buffet in town.

Your buddy just put in their two weeks notice and you two you are celebrating in indulgent fashion. The plan is well underway when you can't help but notice a couple walk into the restaurant.

Well, one of them walks in. The other waddles.

The skinnier of them is about 5’8” or so. They appear somewhat haggard but strong, a works-with-their-hands type. Their companion is easily twice their weight and significantly shorter, a fluffy, soft marshmallow. They are wearing bike shorts that are catastrophically too tight, causing a hill of insistent chub to crest the waistband. The fabric of their shorts has been stretched so far as to become translucent. Silky arm fat bursts out of the strained crease of their crop top's armpit and side boob is dripping out of the bottom of it. Chunky calves threaten to envelop their proportionately delicate ankles and feet.

These two have to be a Feeder and feedee, they just have to be. You silently pray that they are because you're not at all sure you can stop trying to get a look, even if they're not.

The Feeder greets the beaming Host warmly and it is immediately clear that all three know each other well. The two of them must be regulars. You watch with mounting arousal as the Host and Feeder carefully lead the slow-moving feedee along the path of least resistance through the dining room. It takes a quick eternity for them to cross it gracelessly, through the tittering and disdain of fellow diners, unconcerned.

All the while, you're trying hard not to obviously, hungrily devour the stolen glimpses of swaying soft you catch out of the side of your eye while badly pretending to be listening to your friend. You're appalled by how sweaty and riled you are, how fast you were gripped with monstrous lust, all hunched and tense over half finished crab legs (or whatever you would eat. I would be eating crab legs). They disappear into the back room, usually reserved for parties.

You are by now having serious trouble hiding your predicament. You haven't even been pretending to pay attention for the last minute.

"Hello?! Anyone home?" your friend snaps their fingers in your face.

You laugh a little too quickly and make appropriate eye contact with them, flushed. You apologize sheepishly. You just got caught… off guard, you say. Momentarily. Sorry. "I bet, you fucking perv" they laugh at you pityingly, but not entirely unkindly. They know you have a type and that type is legendary. They know it's just so difficult for you to be painfully hard under the table pretending not to watch an enormous person struggle to walk 150 feet across an all-you-can-eat buffet. A horny mess like you can’t really be expected to listen to them talk about whatever shit Danielle in Accounting did last week. You couldn’t possibly stop imagining that stranger’s upper arm in your teeth for 20 seconds and let them finish a thought. You have never been able to be an appropriate amount of horny, how could they expect anything else from you. You eat your food in shameful, steaming silence.

Though the feedee remains behind closed doors out of your sight, you see their Feeder get up to start fixing plate (s) for them. By the time they return to the back room they're carrying 4 plates, balancing them expertly in fine dining style. The plates are laden with various treats which you definitely were not watching them lovingly select.

One plate is all fried: crispy egg rolls, spring rolls, crab rangoon, chicken wings, juicy fried pork and chive dumplings, scallion pancakes, the works. Various sauces.

The second plate is heaped with sticky sweet bbq ribs, sweet and sour chicken, a mountain of white rice, and a landslide of mixed veggies with a ton of extra baby corn and snow peas. Their feedee clearly has good taste.

Still another plate is all seafood: the aforementioned buttery snow crab legs, shrimp, steaming mussels, spiny little rock lobsters, clams… more shrimp, but tempura this time.

The last one isn't really a plate, its a bowl. The bowl is filled with vanilla soft serve (of course) and fresh fruit. Just for good measure, there's also two shiny, glazed roast pork buns balanced precariously on top. You bet a little bit of vanilla ice cream getting on a sweet, doughy pork bun is good as hell. No, you can’t be horny and hungry. You are already full and still have food. You are considering trying it though. Not to try to get a look, of course not, but just to get some dessert.

While you are deliberating and “talking” to your friend, you spy a busboy running towards the back room holding an extra-wide, high weight capacity folding chair. It's clear that this hefty cutie isn't their most comfortable on even the armless chairs that are as used to accommodating heavy people as any chair at a buffet should be. They still need something wider.

You’re dying in here. You need to wash your face and think of the least sexy things you can imagine: hairless plastic abs, taxes, etc. You excuse yourself to use the restroom and ask your friend if they want anything from the buffet on your way back.

“I want you to make sure you wash your filthy hands when you’re done, you useless degenerate” they snap. “C’mon, man, Jesus Christ—” you look around as you get up to see if anyone heard your friend, who has since lost all patience and good humor towards you and your inability to get it together.

You get up from the table and it’s as bad as you feared. You’re so aroused, not to mention full of crab legs, and just need to cool down long enough to make it home. Or at least to the car after you drop your friend off.

Your underwear is tight and rubbing your poor swollen dick. You’re so overstimulated that each step towards the bathroom is somewhat labored. Thankfully, labored movements toward the bathroom are not uncommon here so you fly under the radar for the most part.

You almost reach the bathroom door when out of the corner of your eye you realize that you suddenly can see them through the glass doors of the back room as you pass.

The Feeder is indeed lovingly in the midst of hand-feeding the feedee an egg roll dripping with sweet duck sauce. They have one hand under their feedee’s belly, which is pulled out of their shorts, nude and sumptuous under the long banquet table. It hangs heavy between their knees when fully unfurled with two massive lobes comprising the bottom of the apron and a pronounced dip in the center; 3 shaped.

You accidentally make eye contact with the feedee briefly, as you turn to enter the bathroom, sweaty and collapsing from fevered arousal. They just slowly lick their lips, staring into your very being, hungrily, menacing, devouring you with their eyes, daring you to keep looking.

You almost make it to the stall, but unfortunately for you,

You bust in your underwear, untouched, and now facing the long walk back to the table, wetly covered in yourself.

Worth it.

[callmewrinkles3]

Lulu

December 15, 2023

Some people said that Lulu was going to be late and be born on the 24th like the Christmas present she was. And because there was a bet that her middle name would be Noelle if it was. Charlie said that she'd be a good swiftie like her Mama and come on the 13th to share a birthday with the queen herself. But Blake was the one who came closest, saying she'd ruin everyone's bets on one column of the "Dan and Em are having a baby" betting pool by coming whenever she wanted. And in true Ricciardo fashion, Luna Grace appeared the one day that nobody had bet on.

It was the same as every night since Dan had gotten back from Abu Dhabi, Em cuddling against her husband while he rubbed her sore lower back. They knew they were into the last few nights as just two of them instead of three and they took advantage of it. Everything seemed as normal as Em thought it was, a low ache coming and going in her back. Her body was sore and out of room. Lulu needed to get ready to leave because her mum felt like she was about to burst before her due date arrived in five days.

But even with her discomfort things were good. They were really good. Charlie and Blake were in their own little engaged couple world after Blake's proposal on their anniversary. Their family was healthy and Dan could close his little finger fully now. He was happy and excited about going back to work in January with Red Bull and being back in the senior team. And Em was happier than she thought she could be.

Her head was in a good place, Mildred helping her prepare to be a mother and have her daughter. Mentally she was better than she'd been in most of her life. And she'd never admit it to Dan, probably never to anyone, but finding out that Michael wasn't going to be in the paddock next year gave her an extra peace of mind. So of course, just as she was starting to drift off to sleep, Lulu decided she was making her appearance.

Dan knew that people thought he was insane for not being scared to drive some of the fastest cars in the world for a living, or go dirt biking or mountain biking along forest trails. He was an adrenaline lover who enjoyed getting scared at least once a month. Even when Em asked him to not scare her. But the moment she looked up at him with big eyes and said she was in labour Dan could feel the panic creeping in.

He'd thought that Blake and Charlie staying with them until Em gave birth was insane. That they didn't need them there, as appreciative as they were. But Blake had insisted that Dan would freak the fuck out when it happened and he didn't want Dan driving Em to hospital alone. He'd insisted he was fine and didn't need it. But then when it happened he was so grateful that they were there. He just helped Em out, holding her hand as contractions happened and did whatever she needed to feel safe until they made it to the hospital.

From the first time he'd met her Dan knew Emmy was a force of nature. He'd known about the inner strength she had, but seeing her that early morning as she gritted her teeth and pushed was something he could never describe. He couldn't find the words to explain how it felt to watch her bringing their daughter into the world. After everything they'd been through together and on their own, after the year before putting herself together following her breakdown and making herself get better. She went through hell and crawled her way back and stopped Dan from drowning in his own emotions. She did all of that. She carried their daughter and kept her safe even when their plans for the year got turned upside down and they went back to travelling the world. Emmy did it with grace and poise and beauty, making it look easy when Dan knew it wasn't.

She said she was fine when he knew she was sore and wanted to take a deep breath and not need to pee every two minutes. Dan knew better than anyone how terrified she was. Her fear about not being a good mum. In the dark of night curled up against him admitting her fears about not being physically able to push their daughter out of her body and into the world. Admitting that yeah, she was scared about how it would hurt and she wasn't afraid to admit that she wanted an epidural as soon as it was possible. And even during all of that, she made it look easy, filling Dan with pride for his wife. He held out his hand for her to push and she forced him around the other side of the bed because she was afraid to hurt his left hand. Because even when she was in labour she looked after him instead of it being the other way round.

That entire night felt like watching a video at double speed. It was intense and he was holding Em's hand and pulling her hair back from her face, but the second he heard their daughter cry it was like everything just stopped. In full Ricciardo spirit Lulu entered the word with a loud cry to announce herself. It echoed around the room, bouncing around his ears and landing into his heart because that was his daughter and she was right there.

There was a list of things that Dan would never forget even if he tried. The first two were the most important moments of his relationship with Em. Seeing his Emmy for the first time was number one, arriving at Blake's with a shy smile and a bottle of wine in her hand, sitting next to him in her little black dress with long brown hair running down her back. Secondly was arriving home in Monaco to see her sandwiched between his parents. How she was too skinny and too pale and had clearly been crying but she was there and even with all the changes to both of them she still fit into his arms. The way he held onto her like she'd disintegrate and she grabbed him too.

After that were smaller moments that were no less important. When he saw her on their wedding days, her gorgeous dresses and shy smiles and the way she said "I do" without hesitation or fear. The first time he saw her holding Isaac or Isabella. They day on the couch in Perth when she fell asleep in his arms with Isaac against her chest and his head screamed love her love her love her love her. The look on her face when the pregnancy test came back positive in LA, that she really was pregnant.

The list could have gone on forever, but now sliding in straight at number one was the first time he laid eyes on his daughter. The night had felt like minutes instead of hours, but in the early dawn light Luna was born and time slowed down. His Emmy was a mum and everyone could know. The world could know that she was one and he was so fucking happy about it. After all the tears and pain and sadness and worry it was replaced by pure peace. His Emmy was a mum.

It was surreal to watch Em sit up in the bed with the help of pillows and take her daughter in her arms. It was like they were meant to be there and he was just the lucky man who got to love both of them as hard as he could. He was the one they chose because he was completely and utterly theirs. It was magical. Everything he'd done before wasn't as important because now she was there and he got to spend his life loving the two girls sitting on the bed in front of him. The tiny human in the lavender blanket and hat that her Mama had made for her over the last few weeks was going to grow up in front of him and he couldn't wait to see who she became.

One of the other bets that almost everyone put money on was Lulu's weight and height. Everyone expected her to be small and take after Em, but they were all entirely wrong. She was beautiful and healthy with dark hair already peeking out from her tiny hat, but the nurse confirmed she was four and a bit kilos which made Dan smile, already longer than average. He didn't know how he loved her so much already but he did.

"Ready to hold her, Dad?" Em asked, his jaw dropping as he looked at his wife and his daughter.

"I'm her dad. Holy fuck I'm her dad and you're her mum." Emmy giggled at his words, holding her arms out for him to take that precious bundle into his own. She fit there perfectly and his world turned upside down in seconds as the gravity hit him. His daughter.

"Hey Lulu. I'm your dad. And we are so excited that you're here. Thanks for waiting for me to get home, Sweetheart."

In that moment he felt exactly the same way he did when he got to hold Em in his arms for the first time. He didn't want to let her go ever again. Something in him told him that this moment would change his life and it was exactly the same now.

"I love you so much, baby girl. So, so much. Welcome to the world." He pushed a kiss to her so soft cheek, cursing the tears that were welling up for blurring his view of her face. It was forever carved into his memory, tiny lips pursed.

If Dan thought that letting Em go when she was going back to Perth and he had to go to Australia was hard, he was wrong compared to giving his daughter to the midwife. She was still in the room, they could see and hear her, but she needed to be checked over by the nurse. It broke his heart for the few minutes, but instead he focused on Em and wiped away the happy tears she'd let out at seeing them. Her hair got re-braided to keep it out of her face and he told her just how proud he was of her. She was the strongest, most badass human he'd ever known and he couldn't believe how lucky he was to get to share a life with her. He kissed her face and thanked her, repeating words of love as his wife said them right back until their daughter was safely in their arms again.

He knew he needed to go tell his parents that Em and Lulu were safe and healthy but he couldn't leave them. It wasn't until they'd been brought back to the comfort of their little room that he was ok with leaving Em for a moment. It was a nod to the nurse on guard duty to stop strangers getting into the maternity ward as he went out to the waiting room. Blake and Charlie were sitting waiting beside his parents as the four stood up for news. Congratulations, hugs and tears met Dan as he told them that Luna Ricciardo was there safe and well, and Emmy was fine. Sore and she'd be tired, but fine.

Grace and Joe went down to get coffee for everyone in the early morning, promising to come back with whatever cheesy goodness they could find for Em. While they were gone Dan took uncle Blake and auntie Charlie to meet their baby niece. It was as quiet as possible entering the room to not disturb either a sleeping newborn or new mother, but Em smiled and said hi as they entered. The new adults came to give Em a hug and congratulations while Dan picked his daughter up from the bedside crib she'd been placed in. He supported her head in the crook of his elbow as he walked slowly over to their friends, introducing the newest member of their family.

"Ok Lu, these are some pretty important people so best behaviour, yeah? This is your auntie Charlie and your uncle Blake. They're two of the people you can rely on the most in the world, it's why we picked them to be your godparents. They're pretty special like you."

"Oh my God look at her. Guys, she's beautiful," Blake whispered as he held his arms out to take the baby. Lulu grasped his finger with her tiny hand while he settled her down. "Thank God she looks like you, Timmy. Pretty like her mum."

"Hey Lulu, you're so - wait. Repeat what you just said?" Charlie's gazze went straight from Lulu to Dan and Em as she took in what Dan had said. They hadn't told her she was going to be Lulu's godmother. Godfather was an easy choice, it was always going to be Blake and he'd known since he knew about the pregnancy, but it took months to decide who would be godmother. And in the end it was an easy decision. They'd only known her a year but Charlie had been a rock. They knew if anything happened she'd be there, and even if she didn't need to raise Lulu she'd be a friend and comfort and support. If anything happened to the two of them the papers were all written out, Blake and Charlie knew they'd raise Lulu. It was the perfect decision.

"I know you've a bunch of nieces and nephews and you're godmother to some of them, so I figured another one wouldn't be a problem?" Em forced herself to shrug, acting like it wasn't a big deal when in reality it meant everything to every single person in that room.

"Wanna hold her when your fiance stops hogging the baby?" Dan asked, looking straight at Charlie. His wife's best friend was wiping tears away while she stared at Lulu.

"Are you sure?" The unasked second part of "about making me her godmother" hung in the air.

"Hundred percent."

Dan watched his friends hold the newest love of her life while he put an arm around his wife's shoulders and waited for his parents to come back in. For the first time in almost three years things felt right.

[azure-cherie]

Pac : what do people instantly assume about you :

♡︎Hii , how have you been? This PAC will be focusing on assumptions and first impressions , use your intuition and choose a pile , take what resonates and leave the rest ;)

Pile 1:

The very first thing that comes into their mind is that you're very into high fashion or maybe into pursuing a career related to the fashion industry, they see you in the sense of enchantment, someone who is well aware of what's going in and around the world , some people consider you to be vain and very interested in themselves, like you're in a coffee shop and you pretend to not see them , maybe it's because you're an introvert, they think you already know all about your future career, some consider that you don't even have to work because you're already rich enough, somewhat brat assumptions, they assume you're a heartbreaker because you look pretty but you have this coldness or aura that don't mess with me , some people are scared to talk to you because they think they will mess up their words , they see you as a very intimidating person , they sense you have this exterior because you have been betrayed in the past , there's this hidden aspect to you , this mystery that flows around you , some people see you as a revolutionary or a destroyer of what doesn't serve .

Random things that might resonate: body chain, Marilyn Monroe , fugitive, gremlincore , stoic , boba, Greek , Jamie , delaware , deftones , Honda, star wars , baby blues , earrings , moles , ocean eyes , tattoos, Gaia .

Pile 2:

The very first assumptions are that you're full of love or in love , read a lot of romance novels , books , like to eat , you seem rather chaotic to others , some see you as really intellectual and connected to the spiritual world . Some see you as rather outcast or different because of your aura , you come off as anxious to some while hyperactive to others it's like you have two different personas , some see you as an angel on earth , they see you as someone interested in travelling and living your life on your own terms, some people assume you're somewhat lazy and rush on decisions, however a very transformation aura flows around you , they see you as someone who is grateful for what they have or atleast is trying to be grateful, very connected to your mother or nature , would fight for their loved ones , kind of vibe .They see you as a very interesting person , people maybe interested in stalking you as well .

Random things that might resonate : blueberry, diet mountain dew , piano, witchcraft, rose quartz, butterfly, long legs , heart shaped face , pug nose , beaches , flowy floral dresses , twirls , lips .

Pile 3 :

They assume that you're really funny, life of the party , watch anime , roam around too much, they see that you are confident and this confidence comes from working on yourself, healing your traumas , they could really admire your physique , maybe you maintain a lot , they see that being with you will be one of the good experiences in their life , they think people fight for your company. You're seen as someone very strategic and straight forward too , they see you as a star as if fame is written for ya , could see you as wise too , someone who is decisive , really curious, and someone who trusts their gut feelings . Some people assume that you're really sad because of the current events in your life , while others see you as someone who has a perfect balance between feelings and logic, someone charitable, some people might find you cunning maybe because they cannot wrap around how can someone be so perfect, you seem to them as someone they can talk about anything without hesitation .

Random things that might resonate: cute, long nails , ripped jeans , punk, eyebrows , jewellery, diamonds, cherry blossom, freckles , bikes , skin , hibiscus, dancing, handicrafts, dreams , hairs , heels , Eve .

Hope it resonates, thank you for reading 🪐💫🌙

[fat-oc-battle]

nero blue (he/they, bleak limiter) character & art by @pink-karnery

In the Bleak Limiter narrative, I would describe Nero as a character that can be very shy and quiet in the beginning of the narrative. However, once meeting Nameless Nineth (He/Him), he turns out to be very bold, sarcastic, and very head strong and very stubborn to a point. Of course, all that changes once Nameless, their dear friend goes missing one day. Nero isn’t sure why he left like that, or if he had said something to make them want to leave the group so Nero has no choice but to take the place as leader and help Nameless with his goals, Nero ends up distracted but a peculiar fellow that once to help Him and CC (He/Him) look beyond the plans of Nameless and do something even better. How this effects the duo, well you just have to wait and see ;]

Nero comes from a big family and is the second oldest. They get along well with most of their siblings however, he tends to get in arguments with their older sister sometimes. They have a rocky relationship with each other, so Nero seldom talks to her. However, they eventually get along better as the series goes on. Nero also gets along well with their parents! He is very thankful for them because they agreed to keep K’areena (His girlfriend later in the narrative) to stay with them when she and her brother ran away from their abusive family. Nero is 23 years old and is agender. They discovered they were agender with the help of K’areena when they were 14. It was also around the time that K’areena realized she’s a trans girl. Both Nero and K’areena loved to explore their fashion sense because of that. It ended up being one of their favorite past times. Finding clothes that are affirming for them.

Nero also likes to make and collect plushies and has a pet rat named Luz. Nero can be a bit of a loner sometimes so you may often see them in their room by themselves doing their own thing. There is a chance they might be on the autism spectrum! Feel free to interpret that as you wish, would love to see what head canons you all have regarding that :>

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comet crasher/crash (it, my hero academia) character & art by @phantom-provocateur

Crash is a pro hero and science teacher for UA High and takes both jobs very seriously! It'll do anything it can to protect its students from villains and make sure they don't fall behind their peers in class. It really enjoys science and especially likes to focus on quirk science and the various non-hero uses quirks can have in current day society. When it's not on the clock it likes to spend time with its spouses and children just hanging out and doing whatever. It especially likes going for walks, watching american-style football and watching/participating in mountain-biking races though :)

crash's toyhou.se

[sanchoi21]

Chuuya Nakahara BSD x Reader

Chuuya and you go on a night ride.

When you first met him, he had come to your coffee shop in evening. He placed his order to you, and you couldn't help but notice how hella handsome he was with his good sense of fashion, long black coat paired with equally dandy hat. He was eye catching for sure and reminded you of typical mafia from fanfics that you used to read on tumblr, but you didn't know then that he really was one.

You gave him his order with a smile on face. He stared at you for a moment before smiling back. When he was leaving you gave him a orange rose saying that it would go well with his orange hair which he gladly accepted.

From that day on, this new stranger came frequently to your caffe and always made excuses to other waitresses saying he wants to meet the owner. So you decided to serve him whenever he came. As he continued to come regularly there, mostly in the evening when he knew you would be there.

One evening he came and he was the only customer, as you were soon closing. One talk lead to other as he asked, " Y/n would you come with me?" Surprised you asked Chuuya, "Sure, but where?" The handsome man in front of you just shrugged saying, "Dunno, just anywhere is fine."

You agreed and asked him to wait till you close the shop. He helped you with closing and soon you both got outside. After locking the shop you put the keys in your pocket. Now it had started to get dark with all the street lights lit up and with fading colors of sunset visible in the sky. You saw outside there was a red rider moterbike parked by your shop. Chuuya went towards it and signalled you to come over. You still weren't sure but you decided to trust him. After he sat on the driver seat you carefully sat behind him taking the support of his outstreched arm. Once you got settled he asked, "Ready?" You said "yes" and he started his bike.

Initially you were scared but as he started driving smootly over the road, your nerves soon relaxed and excitement filled you up as he slowly increased his speed. You soon found yourself wrapping your hands around his waist. Which earned a little flinch from him but he soon relaxed in your touch.

Passing every street lights and every car, you both rode through the night city which was now shimmering in lights. The view was breathtaking and it calmed you down. Having Chuuya by your side exited you and realizing his close proximity, your entire skin lit up. Even the cold wind around you didn't calm your burning cheeks.

Chuuya pov

I really like Y/n. She is such a warm person. When I first met her she was kind to me even then. For the first time in my life I recieved a rose, let alone that too from a lady. She has been kind to me even though I was a complete stranger to her. In this mafia world when we can't even trust our friends she trusted me easily. Even after I told her my line of work she wasn't scared. Instead she seemed exited and said that she guessed so, based on my clothes preference. She is truely an interesting women.

Y/n Pov

Chuuya skillfully took the road to the mountain. Smootly crossing over each turns and curves of the road as we reached the top. Chuuya parked his bike and we both got down. Making our way through the trees, we reached at the edge of cliff. There with his gravity manipulation power Chuuya made a bench for us to sit on. I was amased as I saw his powers for the first time. We both sat on the bench which was oddly quite comfortable. The view of Yokohama city from up there was splendid, with city lights which looked like jewels over the tranquil landscape.

Chuuya pulled two beer cans from his pocket and handed me one which I gladly accepted. We both just sat there silently seeping on our beer as we watched the city. The very city which was saved countess times by Chuuya. The night was quite as there was no one except us at this time of the night. While looking at the view we both gave each other side glances. Chuuya started speaking breaking the silence.

Chuuya: I meant to tell you this since a while but I still couldn't bring myself to say it until now. I really like you a lot Y/n. No! I love you. Ever since the first the we met I found you interesting and warm. Your really beautiful Y/n, inside out. Will you be my girlfriend? I know there is a lot of danger in being a mafia's girlfriend but I promise to protect you from all the dangers out there.

Y/n Pov

I couldn't believe my ears! This is the who I always deeply admired and had grown fond of, now he is confessing to me? A ordinary girl! I had started to love him since long ago.

I was so overwhelmed that I wasn't able to control my feelings and I simply scooted closer to him and pecked his soft lips. His eyes widened by my sudden action but he soon relaxed.

Y/n: Chuuya... I-I also always found you quite admirable. I love you too Chuuya. S-Sorry that I-I suddenly p-pecked you I simply couldn't control myself.

Chuuya: Y/n are you kidding me? How can I not like your kiss? Come here! We are anyways going to kiss more later so why not now?

Saying this he pulled me into a passionate kiss. I blushed a lot but when I looked up to Chuuya to my surprise he was blushing too, his ears were deep red.

Pulling out after being breathless, Chuuya chuckled.

Chuuya: Y/n you just stole my first kiss!

Y/n: It's your first kiss? Then why are you so good at it?

Chuuya: Seems like you liked it then???

Hearing him I was a blushing mess.

Chuuya: Hey isn't it yours first too?

Y/n: How did you know?

Chuuya: Since you are quite bad at it!

Y/n: What???

Saying this he started laughing loudly looking at my surprised face. This bastard! He always teases me. I smacked lightly on his chest but he pulled me into yet another kiss.

Chuuya: I think you are not that bad. Come on kiss me now!

He said as he giggled softly.

Y/n: Next time I'll surely get back at you Chuuya!

He simply shut me with yet another kiss.

Chuuya: Y/n thanks a lot. I am really the happiest man today because I have you!

Y/n: In fact I am the happiest women thanks to you.

After this we both fell silent and gazed at the night sky which was shining with stars right above us. A shooting star passed and we both saw it together as if it was too congratulating us on our new beginning.

Later that night we both soon returned back to the city. Chuuya dropped me home and I asked him to text me once he reached his home. He did that and we both chatted for a while, later falling asleep as we were still tangled in each others dreams.

My pov

I would like to go on a night ride too someday.... with Chuuya.😖🥰

[danilovefest]

from: Box Repsol Blog

Cycling, a sport that inspires me

A love of cycling

I discovered my passion for bicycles when I was very young. Before getting on a motorbike, I had already tried it all on my bicycle. For me, it was as if my bicycle were a motorbike! I started riding motorbikes from a very young age, but at that time I thought that if it didn’t work out, I wanted to be a cyclist.

Now I only go cycling to stay in shape and enjoy myself. I love cycling up mountain passes and I get a kick out of beating my times whenever I do the same route again. I have to keep myself in check so that I don’t go overboard and get carried away. It’s not a good idea to go flat out every day. You have to be smart when training and know when to take a break for a few days. Even though I don’t cycle professionally, I take it seriously and get annoyed when I see that my times are off and when my pace is not as good as the last time.

Another thing I like about cycling is that you can adapt it to your own fitness level. For example, during winter I remove the outer chainring as I barely use it. When my legs feel stronger, I look for the best way to improve, adding the chainring or really upping my cadence.

The best part is cycling as a group. The time and distance fly by when you are in good company, and it is also a way of getting better quality training. I still enjoy the days that I cycle alone though as it’s a different approach; I have to look for motivation from within.

Bicycle collector

The bicycle itself plays a big role and I use a Pinarello Dogma F10 fitted with Shimano. The key to choosing a bicycle is to find one that fits just right, that weighs very little, and that has a high quality carbon frame, not forgetting about the look of the bike.

Years ago, I decided to start a collection of all of my bikes because of all the unforgettable memories and experiences I’ve had on them. Many of my sporting accomplishments have been achieved when using cycling for training. I have fond memories of those tough times that I faced, pedalling with all my strength on a steep climb.

I now have a wonderful collection of Pinarellos. It is a selection of bikes that represents the changing times and fashions and when you look at them all together, you can see the differences in technology and colours used over the years.

A passion for professional cycling

Purito was my favourite cyclist because of his explosive power, but now that he is retired, I have my eye on other Spanish cyclists, like Alejandro Valverde and Alberto Contador. I’m also looking forward to seeing who will be the next rising star to keep us entertained. In recent years, Froome, Quintana, Nibali and Alberto Contador are the cyclists we’ve seen competing for the big titles. So who knows who might surprise us this year.

If I had to choose my favourite cycling stage it would definitely be the Alps. I’ve had a great time cycling there myself and it’s the best area. The Dolomites stages are really tough and I’ve suffered cycling up those passes, but it feels amazing when you finally reach the top.

When watching cycling on TV, I prefer to watch the bigger tours. I tend to watch them more often, although it is easy to get hooked on the classics with the exciting shows they put on.

My experience cycling

I have taken part in a tour cycling race before, and I know that in this sport it’s difficult to position yourself, to know if the group got broken up, or if you’re at the front. That is why it’s vital to wear an earpiece because it helps a lot in this regard. There has been a lot of talk about whether using an earpiece disrupts the competition, but nobody can deny that it increases rivalry between the cyclists and makes for a better show.

I’ve sometimes thought about taking part in Paris-Roubaix, but when I consider how tough it is, it puts me off. My brother has cycled in it. He has told me what it’s like and to be honest, it looks way easier on TV than it is in real life. I don’t think it would be my favourite race if I ever did cycle in it.

I hope you’ve enjoyed hearing about my passion for cycling. As always, thanks to all Box Repsol followers for reading and for your unconditional support. See you at the track!

Dani Pedrosa

[merotwst]

PUTTING TWST BOYS IN LANA DEL REY SONGS BRAINROT | floyd leech in diet mtn. dew

[ fuck i have like other two of these in my drafts but like the those still dont make sense and i need to clear them out because im starting on the christmas event. then again, im not sure if this one will either i just slapped a bunch of words together and hope it gets my point across BUT i think this won't be the last brainrot i'll be posting abt bcs everytime i losten to lana del rey i always feel the urge to write ab smn so.

miss del rey's song contain mature themes such as alcohol, cigarettes, gambling, vices and the likes and so in these settings the character will be aged up

oh and these r all just my own interpretation of the songs bcs lana's songs make no sense but are so good anywy but listen ]

floyd leech in DIET MOUNTAIN DEW

⇝ think of: leather jackets; discarded beer cans; cigarette trays; new york city and that gritty smile of his

now picture this—you are born and raised in old 90s new york where slip dresses and plaid skirts were at their peak. the city of high fashion, people flooding the streets where the night life very much alive. you've seen this guy at your school. the familiar tussle of blue hair standing at a 7/11, diet mountain dew in his hands.

your eyes lock. he gives a toothy smirk and offers you his can of the soda. diet mountain dew being a seasonal drink wasn't always available and peeking at the store behind you, the fridge was empty. so you took the drink, took his hand and rode at the back of his bike with the city's evening wind blowing through your hair. he drove fast—like the way you fell but oh, he's no good for you. the carbonated drink in your hands that you raised to your lips in the back of his pontiac tasted divine but in excessive amounts becomes dangerous. a taste of heaven on floyd's tongue, your heart shaped sunglasses hung lazily on his head he hungrily kissed you underneath the city's blinding lights. do you think you'll be in love forever? do you think you'll be in love?

the taste of the sugary drink lingered on your lips as everything came to an abrupt end. it was like he was never even there. you stand at the same spot at that 7/11, empty can in your hands. it was too fast, like the way he drove. what made you think you'd have the perfect romance? what made you think you'd have one at all? tossing the empty can aside like how you tossed jesus out on the nights you hung onto his lips, you became the ashes of the cigarettes that always seemed to be on his breath.

i suddenly remembered i have a lab report to finish i swesr im almost donw with it hhhhhhhhh ty for listening to me talk

© merotwst 2022

[skaldish]

Was the difference between the scandinavian countries greater or smaller or what you participated when you visited? Asking because i’m curious as to how different a non scandinavian percieves us lol

To be quite honest? We don't hear a lot about the Scandinavian countries here in the US—nothing political or social, anyway. The most we ever hear about is "that's where the vikings come from!"

Because of this, I didn't have much in the way of expectations at all when I visited. But there were definitely a few things that surprised me:

1. Y'all are like 50 years ahead of us in terms of technological and certain forms of social progression.

The US is not a place that cares about the enrichment or the mental wellbeing of its people, unless corporations can gain money from it. When I landed in Denmark, the first thing I noticed was a clear lack of intrusive advertisements everywhere. In the US, we have brands, signage, billboards, and all kinds of stupid commercial crap that just clogs the landscape and feels very hostile to live in.

You think most of the US looks like the San Francisco or the New York City you see in the movies? Think again. Whenever I run errands I drive down roads that look like this:

This is what you get in the US when you live anywhere that isn't in the middle of a large metro area, by the way.

The Scandinavian countries, on the other hand, have a lot of bike paths, green spaces, and empty clean walls. Additionally, there were no big fuckoff billboards littering the sides of highways. And there were SO MANY electric vehicles! It was refreshing to see, but it also made me realize just how subpar our standard of living is compared to other developed countries.

For my US peeps, this is what an average freeway in Denmark looks like:

Yeah.

2. It's geographically smaller than I expected

Driving North from Denmark, through Sweden, and up into Lom in Norway and back down to Bergen on the west coast didn't take very long. I'd say it takes about as long as driving from Chicago to New York would take. Which is still a fair amount of time, but nowhere NEAR the amount of time it takes to drive across the US. I'm not sure where it came from, but for some reason I had this idea that the Scandinavian countries would feel enormously vast and expansive in the same way, like, British Columbia or Alaska does.

But the vastness of Scandinavia seems more like an illusion compared to other places I've been to. It feels more compact than it is actually massive, mostly due to the fact it's hard to navigate anywhere in a straight line lol.

On top of that, the mountains in Norway are also much smaller and rounder than the mountains I grew up seeing—the Rockies—which are roughly TWICE the height of Norway's mountains. Jotunheimen was a completely new experience for me not because I've never been up mountains before, but because the nature of its peaks compared to the Rockies was very different.

Here's a photo of the Rockies as I know them (some of it is more desert-like or forested depending on where you are):

And here's a photo I took entering into Jotunheimen:

(Unfortunately it was too cloudy to get a photo of the landscape while on top of the mountains, so here's another from google):

Very different.

3. It was very interesting to see the Scandinavian countries' relationships with their royalty, especially Sweden.

In the US, we have politicians and we have celebrities, and one doesn't at all serve the social function of the other. But in Sweden especially, the royalty is seen as almost a combination of both? They seem to influence both politics AND popular culture in a way. For example, I was told Sweden bases its fashion trends off of what the royal family wears, which are things that look pretty conservative and old-fashioned to my eyes.

Here in the US, you actually never see fashion trends appear based on what our politicians are wearing. But this may also be why our fashion is a lot more "out there" compared to Sweden. Because our celebrities have no obligation to perform as social or political leaders, they have no obligation to dress bureaucratically.

There were a few other things that surprised me—how green and verdant it was, how grass and straw roofs are still in-use, the fact everyone there knows English to some extent—but these three things above were the biggest I think.

[mdern]

Luxury Redefined: Why a $5,000 Handbag Spells Luxury, But a $5,000 Ski Setup Doesn't

In the minds of many, the word "luxury" is almost automatically associated with things like premium leather goods, Swiss timepieces, and haute couture fashion. A $5,000 handbag from an esteemed French atelier? Definitely a luxury item. But what about a $5,000 pair of high-end skis with top-of-the-line bindings? Or a $2,000 mountaineering backpack made of weather-proof fabrics? For some reason, costly outdoor gear doesn't quite register as "luxury" in the general consciousness.

Luxury implies the cost of a product is far higher than its functional value. So, what accounts for outdoor gear being separated from traditional luxury products in most people's minds? From my point of view a few potential factors:

Necessity vs. Extravagance: While no one truly needs a $60,000 Hermes Kelly bag or a $25,000 Rolex watch, such items are considered non-essential luxuries and symbols of status. Outdoor equipment like skis, on the other hand, is often viewed as functional gear. Even if very expensive, skis are viewed as essential equipment for skiing rather than just a status symbol.

Utility vs. Appearance: Luxury fashion items like purses and jewelry are valued mainly for how they look - their fancy materials, expert craftsmanship, and serving as a trendy accessory. But outdoor gear's main selling point is its usefulness and performance, not just appearance.

Heritage & Exclusivity: Many luxury brands have centuries of heritage and tightly controlled exclusive production methods. In contrast, most outdoor gear is produced at a larger scale and sold across many retail channels rather than ultra-exclusive boutiques. This relatively broader accessibility prevents it from having that prestigious luxury brand feel.

Craftsmanship Perceptions: The artistry of a Hermès Birkin bag - hand-stitched, hand-dyed leathers and exotic skins - is incredibly difficult to mass produce. Outdoor gear relies more on advanced manufacturing techniques and materials science, which while impressive, don't have that same sense of traditional luxury craftsmanship in most consumers' minds.

For me, this leads to an interesting question - why haven't certain sporting/outdoor segments been disrupted by ultra-luxury brands like we've seen in other categories? You'd think a ski company could charge $10,000 for a special line of skis made with fancy materials and only make a small number of them. Things like golf clubs, hunting gear, and camping cookware also seem like they could be branded and priced as luxury items, even if they're mainly for practical use. Maybe those kinds of luxury outdoor products will become more common in the future.

At the end of the day, most people view luxury as more about accessories you wear or use for status, not technical performance gear for actual activities like skiing, biking, or mountain climbing. No matter how expensive or advanced that outdoor equipment is, most consumers associate luxury more with indulgent fashion items rather than functional sporting goods. Changing what people consider a true "luxury" product may require rethinking bigger cultural definitions of luxury overall.