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Howell’s Homemade Pepperoni & Sausage Pizza (Originally published on October 9, 2013, and Updated on May 11, 2023) My Most Viewed Blog Post When I wrote my first post for this blog back in 2010, I had no idea how many people would be interested in reading what a relatively obscure (as far as the Internet was concerned) attorney-turned-pastor had to say. Almost 13 years and 453 posts later,  I…

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Our Souls Underwater

Shawn Mendes x female reader

Warning ⚠️: Mostly fluff, one or two mentions of smut, maybe grammar error and maybe some punctuation errors.

Word count:~2.4k

A/N: The following fic is a “friends with hidden romantic feelings” situation and it is the result of the author spending countless amount of late night hours with this one guy, where they were just two people keeping each other company while completing their own assignments and exchanging stories about life before romantic feelings emerged along the way. Oops that was kinda TMI (my bad lol), anyway do let me know your thoughts and opinions, so sorry for this story being random 🙈

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Coming back from any long hours of interview sessions or live performances always felt strange for Shawn Peter Raul Mendes. It was an exhilarating and exhausting experience that made transitioning from a stadium full of people, sleeping in hotel rooms or tour buses and performing for millions of fans to feeling the peace and quiet of his own home always take some time for him to adjust.

His therapist had suggested that he should find something to make him unwind after long hours spent existing under a microscope and flashes of cameras capturing each and every move he makes like a hawk watching its prey.

Everyone but him has formed some routine to unwind. For example, Connor would always want to eat pizza and binge-watch some new Netflix releases, Brian and Meghan were always quick to turn themselves into a pair of bunnies by doing something frisky under the sheets, and you on the other hand, would much rather be soaking long hours under a bathtub full of warm temperature water.

“Think of it as another form of self-care or relaxation technique.”

“You have to say that you’ve done it at least once or twice. Nothing to be ashamed about if you admit that you don’t hate it that much, Mendes,” Connor added.

“Guys, please, I simply don't like the idea of feeling like a boiling asparagus stick.”

“You will not feel like a boiling vegetable.”

“You know, Mrs. I cannot function without baths. I really can't picture myself in a bathtub full of warm water, especially regarding relaxation purposes.”

“Aww, look, someone is turning into Mr. Grumpy,” You said, a sly smile creeping onto your lips, “You know what can help you feel better?”

“Y/n,” he warned, “Don’t you dare finish that sentence by implying that the only thing that can cure me is a bath, I swear to G—.”

“Oh, enough with the weird bullshit reasons, Mendes!” Connor interrupted from the living room, “I’d bet you don’t want to admit to us that you feel scared with the idea of soaking long hours in the warm water, huh?”

You and Connor found yourselves letting out a huge laugh at the thought of him avoiding these baths because he feels scared of the water like a kitten, “I am not a baby,” Was the only thing Shawn said, accompanied by an annoyed eye roll.

“Hear that? Yeah, that’s the voice of somebody who needs nothing more than a relaxing bath to unwind his entire day,” you said in a baby voice, mocking the singer.

“Okay, perhaps I’ll make an exception. If ever I am in a bathtub, it will only be because my girl will be joining me,” He said with a charming smile, secretly loving how the way your face would immediately react to his statements or flirtatious remarks with a fluster written and visible all across your face.

It was as if one, two, or three seconds snapped like the hand of Big Ben or the one at the Grand Central station clock that never comes late, as you always found yourself taking a few short moments to digest each and every word and sentence coming from him and try to reply to something, anything but only for it to come out as a stutter.

“Would you look at that? Ladies and gentlemen, we have a new fast-track record. Only one sentence and I have the girl lost for words. I wonder where Mrs. Independent, I need no man exterior you claim to have?” Shawn said, throwing you a wink, playfully swiping his thumb across your cheek, and closing the distance between, getting dangerously close to where you were standing.

“Oh, shut up, Mendes!” You composed yourself and moved his hand away, “You and I both know I would rather do a whole list of other things than get in that tub with you.”

You said your last sentence so sarcastically, casually as such of every other interaction you exchanged together before grabbing your favourite ice cream out of the freezer and heading to your room.

The thing that some, if not most, people still cannot wrap their heads around is the fact that It’s been the definition of years, maybe even ever, since you both fully understood the true meaning of friendships that you and Shawn have been friends.

The best of friends that could go as far as the ability to exchange millions of sarcastic sentences, have never-ending conversations about nothing and everything that ranges from philosophical things to something as far as topics about the actual difference between sex for male compared to females for hours on end if time wasn’t a constraint, secretly craving the company from the other person whenever apart, exchange of daily text messages across multiple social media platforms, then having the once every blue moon bickering like an old married couple over the stupidest stuff according to your close group of friends, and all that with an undeniable sexual tension visible for anyone to question the true nature of your relationship and a huge dash of endless back-and-forth flirtatious acts or words exchanged.

It was apparent to perhaps even the whole world that for the two of you to had the very ability to share a friendship like that, and the miracle for two people to establish this type of bond was rather beautiful and bizarre yet strange at the same time. It came as no surprise that when confronted individually, none of you dared to make any vast gestures that make romantic feelings evoke even more than they already have, as both your heads are imprinted with the belief of the other not feeling the same way, or hate the idea of ruining this friendship over the possibility of one person wanting to confess their true feelings suppressed over the lifelong friendship and establishing something romantically together.

It was then a couple of weeks later when you all found yourselves in the same spot, just coming back from Shawn’s live perfomance over a few cities. But this time, it was all packed into a tight schedule that made the singer and the entire crew exhausted to the bone. It was difficult for Shawn, as it seemed like he was pulled into different directions simultaneously with no time to catch his breath. He hadn’t said a word to anyone since the last show wrapped up, and everyone gave him some much-needed personal space during the flight back. Exhaustion was clinging deep into his body and flooding his mind to the point where he just wanted to shut his brain off and forget about everything; so much that he found himself walking past everyone and heading straight to his room without thinking twice.

You knew how exhausted he must’ve felt, so before you reached his bedroom, you gently grabbed his arm, “I don’t want to talk to anyone right now, please,” He said.

“I just wanted to tell you that I am aware that the past couple of days were nothing but a hectic blur, so I just wanted you to know that I’m here for you if you want to talk about anything or just sit silently. I’m always here for you, no matter the time or moment you need me.”

Those were the last few words you said before letting his hand go, once again giving him the space he needed, and you knew that exhaustion had already taken over his body as soon as he lay on the bed and closed his eyes.

You didn’t know that even a few short hours later, he was still tossing and turning under the sheets, unable to shut his eyes or mind off and get some much-needed rest, although his mind and body felt exhausted.

His head turned around and looked at the clock, 23:01 it displayed. For a while, he sat on his bed, checking his phone for updates about anything before exiting the room to distract his mind. The corridor was dark, with only one light source coming from your bedroom door. The singer paced a couple of times outside your door, debating whether he should knock but thinking whether your nocturnal companion was still keeping you awake or had you already fallen asleep, exhaustion taking over before you could gain the energy to turn off the lights.

However, before thinking further, he found his hand knocking on the door. To his surprise, a light knock was enough to open the door, “Y/n? Are you awake?” His voice lowers into a whisper while peeking his head into your room, only for his gaze to fall into an empty bed. You were nowhere to be found until he heard the light sound of your Spotify playlist coming from the bathroom. You were there, and he knew that his next steps were risky or, more accurately, invading your personal space. But part of him didn’t care. Selfishly, he just desperately could really use your company.

And so he took a couple of steps until he was at the bathroom door, with each step he could hear his own heart beating faster and the sounds of the faucet as it hit the bathtub and your favourite singers on the speaker only made him even more nervous, second-guessing his decision.

“Shawn?” You say from behind the cracked door.

“Um, yeah, it’s me. How did you know?” He responded nervously, rubbing the back of his neck as his mind was still second-guessing and debating whether his decision was actually a good idea.

“Who else has a nocturnal side that they cannot kill?” You said, trying to hold back your laughter.

“You know me so well.”

“You can come in if you want, or it’s okay too if you feel more comfortable, we can just keep talking through the door.”

The singer finally decided to interact with you appropriately as he found himself opening the bathroom door and stepping inside. The sight of you greeted him in the tub. The room was illuminated with the soft glow of your favourite candles, the scent of essential oils that were for therapeutic purposes, white puffy bubbles all across the tub of water, and the sound of your favourite playlist.

Tonight was the first time he truly ever took the time to notice it.

“Sorry, I just- well, I know this is- I wanted to - I don’t know who else -” he was stumbling, couldn’t form the proper set of sentences at the mere sight of you. You looked beautiful yet angelic. It was apparent to him that you were the most beautiful girl he had ever laid eyes on, but right now, even as your hair wasn’t done, or any makeup didn’t cover your face, or you weren’t wearing any dresses that perfectly hugged around your body; that he found himself more mesmerised by how your existence was enough to make him feel all sorts of comfort that no therapy sessions, lavish parties or meditation could genuinely give him.

“It’s okay. You know we don’t have to talk,” You say, “Care to join me?”

It felt like gravity was pushing him to decide instead of his brain controlling his movements as he already found himself stripping out of his clothes. Meanwhile, you found yourself with your head facing the wall, feeling sudden shyness at the sight of your opposite-gender friend removing all his clothing from head to toe in front of you.

“You don’t have to look away, you know. I bet it’s not your first time encountering the male anatomy, and I am getting inside the water with you.”

“I know, but this- this isn’t like that,” You said, still choosing to look away, “We are not doing anything to satisfy a pang of hunger. This is something else. I don’t want to ruin this moment by looking into it as if it is something that-“

“Yeah, just something that should be fulfilled at a more appropriate time,” Was all your friend could reply before carefully stepping into the tub, trying to keep his balance. Once he settled up, he scooted closer to your side, not too close to minimise any possible distance, but enough for the two of you to be situated in front of each other.

As he sinks deeper into the lukewarm water, you are glad to see how a deep sigh of relief escapes his lips, with a tired gaze his eyes rolling from all the exhaustion, his body relaxing, shoulders casually leaning into the walls of the tub, and sight of feeling at ease, comfort, and gush of smile was written all across his face.

“Is it the bubbles that finally persuaded you?”

“Perhaps that or maybe the whole idea that I actually feel more relaxed in a way I never thought possible and not feel like an actual boiling vegetable stick is finally winning me over,” he said, and you both laughed at that.

Then, moments later, as the conversations drift to more illogical ones and the laughters died down, you again faced him, “I’m sorry, I can only offer my companion.”

“Are you kidding me?” He smiled, “This is the best thing that anyone has ever done for me all year long.”

More minutes passed by, as none of you seem to remember how long you two lay there. But, when the two of you started to yawn more and more, you decided to get out of the water, “Mendes, face the wall. I need some privacy while I get out of here.”

“You’re telling me you still need privacy? I thought we moved past that. Y/n, we have been naked in here the whole time!” He shook his head and laughed as he turned to the wall, ears perking up to the sounds of water gently splashing as you got out of the tub, and his eyes could not help shoot you a side-eye glance through the mirror.

“Prying eyes,” You said with a smile as your eyes locked through the mirror, wrapping the towel on your body, “You can look now.”

“Pass me one of the towels, too?” he said as he stood up from the tub. Your eyes were wide open at the sight of him standing tall in nothing but his birthday suit. You could hear your heartbeat increasing and butterflies fluttering across your stomach before your hands moved quickly to pass him the towel and turned to face the door, clearly feeling the sudden shyness again at the current situation you found yourself in, “Prying eyes,” Was all he said back, with a signature boyish grin and million dollar smile that you knew was already written all over his lips.

“This was actually fun, we should do it again,” He said, pressing his lips to your temple before hands gathering his clothes and walking out of the room.

What have both of you started?

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oooh ask game! vio and/or shadow? (obviouslyyy)

You didn't say which ask game you wanted so you get one of the ones i didn't do haha

2-4 songs that are probably on their iPod

Vio -

Perspective - Cafune

erase me - Lizzy McAlpine ft Jacob Collier

Noises - Pale Waves

Miasma Sky - Baths

Shadow -

Mr. Brightside - The Killers

The End. - AS IT IS

Kick Me - Sleeping With Sirens

LosT - Bring Me the Horizon

the one place they sometimes end up falling asleep – where they’re not supposed to

Vio - Public transit, as long as it is quiet enough and he is tired enough

Shadow - In a tree or some other place high up, because he is a fool and in most cases if he falls he'd be fine

the game they'd destroy everyone else at

Vio - Tetris or Dr Mario, some sort of speed based puzzle games. Also, card games but thats because he cheats and counts cards

Shadow - Rhythm games like Guitar Hero, DDR, and Just Dance. Also charades and improv games

the emoticon they’d use most often

Vio - : /

Shadow - >: 3c

what they act like when they haven’t had enough sleep

Vio - total zombie, communicates exclusively in grunts and grumbles, thousand yard stare into the abyss

Shadow - either grouchy and irritable or loopy and cuddly, could be mistaken for stoned. There is no middle ground

how they like to comfort/care for themselves when they’re in a slump

Vio - Tea or coffee from his favorite cafe, a big book and a fluffy blanket, a comfy chair, and his room is locked and no one is bothering him for at LEAST a day

Shadow - garage jam session with pizza. He plays music until he's sore from it. Alternatively, he's vegging out on the couch, bingewatching anime or playing minecraft

their preferred hot beverage on really cold nights. or mornings. or whenever.

Vio - Chamomile tea

Shadow - Caramel hot chocolate

what they wanted to be when they grew up

Vio - Librarian or author or archeologist or teacher or- (he couldn't decide)

Shadow - he wanted to join the circus LOL

their favorite kind of weather

Storming in the early summer

thoughts on their singing voice (decent? terrible? soprano? alto?)

Vio - His singing voice is somewhere between Lizzy McAlpine and carolesdaughter . He sings better when harmonizing with someone, otherwise he has a complete lack of rhythm

Shadow - He can scream/growl, higher singing voice. My voice claim for him is Patty Walters of AS IT IS.

how/what they like to draw or doodle

Vio - likes to draw plants, bugs, and birds. If he's doodling out of boredom, its probably animal patterns or flowers

Shadow - graffiti and silly emotes, memes. He has body safe markers to doodle on his hands and arms when he's bored, otherwise he is using whatever he can get his hands on (even if it's sharpies)

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[kwebtv]

Ann Flood (born Maryanne Elizabeth Ott; November 12, 1932 or 1934 – October 7, 2022) Actress, best known for her role as journalist and author Nancy Pollock Karr in the soap opera The Edge of Night, a role she began in 1962. Flood portrayed the show's heroine for 22 years, witnessing the show's transition from live to taped broadcasts and its move from CBS to ABC.

Flood became a regular performer on golden age live TV shows, including Sergeant Bilko, Armstrong Circle Theatre, Kraft Theatre, and The Philco Television Playhouse.  She was also known for roles in various commercials, including those for Good Seasons salad dressing, Newport cigarettes, Ivory Snow detergent, and Sterling beer. Before starting on The Edge of Night, she played the leading role of another journalist, Elizabeth "Liz" Fraser Allen in the soap opera From These Roots (1958–61).

In The Edge of Night, Nancy's marriage to Mike Karr remains as one of the longest in soap history. Nancy and Mike had no children of their own, but the character of Laurie (Mike's daughter by his first wife Sara) came to consider Nancy as her mother. Flood continued in the role through the series' finale in 1984, by which time she was the show's longest-serving cast member.

For her work on the show, Flood was twice nominated for the Daytime Emmy Award in the category of Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series, in 1982 and 1984. 

After Edge of Night, Flood continued to act in daytime dramas. She was cast in a succession of shorter-term and recurring roles, playing Ella Hobbs, a villain on Search for Tomorrow, who tried to kill the show's leading character, Joanne, and played a variety of society matrons on Another World (Rose Livingston, 1986–1987), One Life to Live (Mrs. Guthrie, 1991), and As the World Turns, recurring from 1992 to 1993 as business executive Ruth Mansfield. In 1987, she joined the cast of All My Children playing the recurring role of Bitsy Davidson, Cecily's snooty mother, and was briefly under contract to the show. Her last appearance aired in January 1990.

Other work included guest-starring roles in prime-time TV programs such as The Cosby Show, and a role in the 1988 feature film, Mystic Pizza.  (Wikipedia)

[sansxfuckyou]

It's... A death thing

Summary: He's been cured of a fatality, nearly having died during a quarrel that turned to a fistfight with someone who tripped him, since then he's been hearing and seeing things no else does.

Warnings: Death, anxiety, blood, trampling, broken bones, check tags for warnings.

Alternate Universe Concepts: Ghosts, Modern.

Tagging: @godmodebeginswithlesbians

Authors Note: I like the idea of every Link existing alive, but I like this more, also, the thought that ghosts retain scars from how they die has always intrigued me, thank DP for that one

Rushing down the crowded street was Link, avoiding making any contact with anyone, afraid of what would happen if he did, considering what happened last time. He stumbled and tripped with gauze still wrapped on three out of four limbs, but he couldn't risk missing another session of therapy due to bodily pain, he would be booted from the system if he did. He didn't like it in the city, he would much rather be in the country side, but he couldn't be there and make it out there as a smith or a ranch hand.

Not with the ghosts warning him, begging him not to go, they never told why he shouldn't, they simply pleaded for him not to go and stay where it was safest.

Safest was an empty apartment with a mattress and a fridge full of pizza pockets.

Link nearly tripped as he dashed off the last step with a bound, almost ending up on the ground but rebounding before impact. The doors to the transit where starting to slip close, he wouldn't make it in time. He rushed to the doors, giving a weak shout of 'Wait!' he knew it wasn't heard as the doors closed. He nearly tripped into the gap on the last step, falling back on the concrete, he heard his back snap, crackle, pop like his favorite cereal.

He gave a weak groan of pain before trying to stand, spine deciding to hurt to much to stand on, for once he was glad he was late. No one would be walking into this section of the subway for quite some time, at least, not until three when kids started to return from school, and then five to six when day shift workers return, and then anytime after nine was free game. He closed his eyes, trying to focus on the ground below him and the chilling cold around him.

He flinched when he felt someone gently hit his head, he cracked open an eye to find one of the ghosts standing above him with an unamused look on their face. Normally he couldn't feel them, only when he was in a state where he could be harmed easily, and even then he noticed it was only one who touched.

One time he took a cab home and noticed that Hyrule wouldn't to release his sleeve and was near shaking with fear for the entirety of the ride, tensing at the sound of horns.

One time he was walking in the forest on his only day off during the week and Twilight wouldn't let him stray off the path more than a few steps at a time, freezing at the sight of woodchips.

The most recent time was during his visit to a schoolhouse as a teaching assistant, Legend refused to leave his side and was in a constant state of dread, seizing at the feeling of metal.

Link never knew why they were on edge whenever he was so close to such specific places, they couldn't speak of why whenever he dare ask. The rest of them were near fully psychical whenever he was at the border of the city, the rest where in a similar state of pseudo mortality within the cities limits. He often found it weird how no one else could hear them speak when they were in such a state, or could see them at the very least.

"Yes, Four?" Link asked as he raised a hand and attempted to phase it through his friend, finding them in a state of partial form, he instead let his hand rest on his friends face.

"Can you get up?" Four asked, drumming their fingers on Link forehead gently, the latter flinching with each tap.

"Why should I?" Link countered with, relenting the idea of admitting his back was to sore to stand, shins also surging with pain from being ran with, even with gauze muscles and bone still rubbing the way they shouldn't.

"One of us..." Four started, their voice went silent as they spoke the rest of the sentence, Link had a decent feeling of what had happened, he was unsure if he should ask, but given the way Fours expression dropped when they realized they went silent was all Link had to know.

"Is it, is this where you, one of you, died?" Link asked quietly, Four nodded solemnly before turning away, having a hard time keeping themselves in enough balance to stay complete.

Just like that they unfused, Blue was the one with full form, the rest trying to calm him down. He couldn't do anything, frozen and petrified in fear he would be trampled again. When he had died off in a horrible turn of events he was trampled, all of his bones broken in the process, died of blood loss. His back had failed him and he was stuck on the ground as a transit rolled in, the doors open and everyone rushed out in a flash that left him a stunned deer. His screams of agony echoed within the concrete arena, bones piercing his skin as they snapped and his organs where crushed by feet.

Now, now Blue was littered in scars, he managed to hide most of them with the attire he had when he was turned. The only scars he couldn't hide was the signs of mutilation of his hands and the jagged line of where the bottom half of his jaw had been torn off. He would love to be able to tell his tale, everyone would, but they couldn't, forced to go silent the second they tried.

"Blue, please calm down-" Vio tried to reason with Blue who only snapped back harder.

"No! How can I calm down!? He's right where I was!" Blue snapped, voice clearly phlegmy, but easily ignored considering the pure horror in his voice that overshadowed the rage with utmost ease.

He couldn't just sit and wait for Link to die in such an agonizingly dreadful way.

He couldn't just sit and wait for the unimaginable pain to be redone once again under concrete.

He couldn't just sit and wait for bones to break and blood spill in a dreadful fashion of a thousand feet.

He couldn't just sit and wait for the cacophony of sheer horror and agony tearing through Link.

"Blue," Link said, voice a near whisper, Blue froze before stepping over and lying down next to Link, tears evident on the deceased face, Link wiped them away. "This is where you died, right?"

Blue nodded silently, clearly shaking.

"I know you can't tell me how it happened, but, I need you to calm down." Link said, Blue nodded shakily before choking back a few sobs and sitting up.

"Can you, can you sit up at least?" Blue asked, rubbing the tears from his face with the back of his hand.

"I could try." Link said before attempting to sit up, hearing a pop that made him flinch but at the same time fixed quite a few of his problems, he was able to sit with ease.

"That's great, that's really good actually, can you stand?" Blue asked before standing, offering a hand that Link denied as he tried to stand, shins aching and knees rusting.

The grinding sound of the transit coming across the rails forced fear to shoot through Blue, scars turning bioluminescent as the train got closer and the fear got worse. He had to physically refrain from just pulling Link up off the ground and throwing him out of the way. Link got to his feet before the transit came to a screeching halt and the door started to slide open, by then the visible scars Blue had were glowing a shade of gold, shining through thinner fabrics.

Blue nearly pushed Link to the ground once again as Link stumbled out of the way of the hoard of people rushing by, ending up sitting on a bench instead. He sat still on that bench until the people had fled, able to see Blue lost within the crowd with ease. The ghost on the ground was sobbing as people passed through him, they couldn't feel his presence but he could, each leg that tore through him brought a sting of agony. When everyone had left, Blue was nearly a beacon, each scar lighting up golden and shining through his clothing, even his tears had a tint of mica.

When Vio, Green and Red tried to calm him down or comfort him, he lashed out with screams that tore throughout the station, even a few stragglers seemed to halt. The sound of the screaming forced Link to cover his ears, pointed in their nature despite no one else having naturally pointed ears. He was afraid the loud noise would bring his ears to bleeding as they had in the past, he wasn't allowed to wear go to concerts anymore, he was glad the last one he did was My Chemical Romance though. He crossed his legs, curling his toes and refraining from clenching his fists as he gritted his teeth, unable to bear the ear piercing and gut wrenching screams.

Link couldn't bring himself to tell them to shut up or to try and calm down Blue considering how much the sound of arguing brought his train of thought to a halt. He clenched his eyes shut and pulled his knees to his chest as he tried to drown out the horrible sounds, the people passing by paid as little attention to him as possible, assuming he had schizophrenia. Only when the quadrants of Four had calmed down enough for Blues scars to glow a bioluminescent and warm orange did they realize Link was silently crying with his head buried in his knees.

Vio was first to try and figure out why Link was crying.

The violet quarters attempt, despite being kindhearted in its nature, was taken as a threat and treated as one.

"What makes you think I know, whore!?" Link snapped, voice muffled slightly but the swamp of emotion was still clear to hear, Vio was only slightly offended at the statement.

The four quarters of Four sat around Link, silent, waiting for him to catch his breath and calm down. They sat their for nearly an hour as Link sobbed, choking on his spit from time to time, wiping away tears and snot as well. He was on his side after a while, the people passing by ignored him, unable to offer help to someone in distress due to their schedule.

"Do you want to talk about anything?" Green asked softly, Link shook his head.

"No." Link murmured, voice nearly a whisper, the quarters all heard what he had said.

"Do you want to head home?" Red asked gently, Link nodded.

"Yeah." Link murmured, voice a little louder than before, he stood shakily before starting on his way back.

[charcherry-weekly]

Charcherry Weekly - Issue 186

Hello everyone, Mage of Light Nick Card here. Rain and shine, it's been pretty quiet this week. things still happened though, so let's get to it.

Off the Shelf and in the Cabinet

Earlier this week, Prince of Time Flux Emit and their sibling, Korosian President Heir of Time Thoren Emit, traveled to Upper Alcove to visit Prince of Time Travis Entropa. Reportedly, he has recovered significantly and had been working on-call for food delivery for a number of local restaurants. That night he was offered the cabinet position of Foreign Affairs under the Emit Administration. He accepted the offer and soon began assessment and orientation. Reportedly, he has passed the assessment and has earned the cabinet position. It is hoped that Entropa will be able to handle situations of diplomacy with places beyond Korous.

Bread Bonanza!

The other day, Brae Emit baked an amazing amount of banana bread, and began selling it at her stand in Desertia square. At the end of the day, she sent the vast majority of it to a number of friends and family. Your dear newsletter writer can attest to the fact that this is some delicious banana bread. Perfect for a breakfast pick-me-up.

Under the Mostly Empty Pizza

Just yesterday, my long running webcomic, None Pizza with Left Beef, reached a significant plot milestone, having arrived at the end of December 2020 with a 2 minute flash animation. For the time being, focus has shifted from the peaceful lull of dungeon crasher life between dungeon crawls, back to the mysterious and charged chronicles on Earth-C. Because it is a section that is covering never before documented events, commands are currently open. Do note that they are still subject to review before being enacted, and can and will be disobeyed by the subject if desired. Here is the URL to the important page in question: https://mspfa.com/?s=38989&p=1307

Classified ads

Help Wanted! Brae's produce stall is hiring pokemon from Plit to watch her stand! Please contact sourFruit or stop by the stand for details.

The Desertian Transit Authority is hiring new staff for the stations! Do note that most if not all work will likely take place in a dark (but properly lit) realm beyond conventional time and space. Please contact theUnderground for details.

Experts on childhood trauma counseling, rehabilitation, and/or Alternian ecology (still) needed! Contact artificedAttendant for details if you have any of the individual credentials listed, or something of a similar nature. Also looking for those who may know of a source of sopor slime.

Do you want an ad here? Contact lavenderSiren to get an ad for whatever. If you don't write it yourself, you risk the newsletter writer writing it instead, do be warned.

This week’s known market stands in Desertia Town:

DTA train ticket stand

Katie’s potion stand (Not available to plitlanders due to regulations, available to all others however)

shinyjiggly pokesnacks stand

Brae's produce stall: - Potted vegetables - Jarred vegetables - Various jams - Hisuian herbs (medicinal leek, pep-up plant, king's leaf)

Glass gem-shaped paperweight stand

Headphones stand

Traditional Shop: - Animal glue (5 sp) - Tent, hanging (20 gp) - Scale, Merchant's (5 gp) - Duo saw (100 gp)

And that does it for this week. What does the future hold? We're gonna have to figure that one out as it happens! https://letssosl.boards.net/thread/421/charcherry-weekly-issue-186

[justa509guy]

Maximize Your Adventure: 3 Simple Savings Tips for Travel!

Lollapalooza incoming! 🎧🎶

Summer is here and it’s time to travel. My friends and I are heading to Chicago to get Lollapalooza checked off our bucket list. Now that it’s traveling season, I wanted to share a few things that can help you maximize your travel budget.

1. Baggage fees

(https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/travel/which-airlines-have-the-best-and-worst-fees#lowest-baggage-fees)

This is a graphic from NerdWallet illustrating which airlines have the lowest bag fees. I admit, Southwest does have a cult following of flyers that can be a little…too enthusiastic about their preferred airline, but numbers don’t lie. Whether you’re traveling by yourself or with a family, 2 free checked bags is a simple way to save yourself some cash.

2. Public Transportation

Once you arrive at your destination, whats the best way to get from point A to point B? Local public transit might be your answer. Since we’re heading to Chicago I’ll use the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) in this example. A 7 day Chicago Transit Authority pass costs $20.

In contrast, according to Expedia, renting a car will run you about $52/day ($364 for the same 7 days). And that doesn’t include cost of gas, parking, and insurance on the car which the reps will inevitably try to upsell you 😒

Discovering a new city can be overwhelming, time-consuming, and costly. However, with local transit at your fingertips, removes all the hassle, allowing you to relish and appreciate your stay to the fullest.

3. Travel with friends

Late night food, drinks, laughs, and excessive amount of IG stories. Traveling with friends is not only a blast, it's cost effective! A hotel in downtown Chicago would run us about $360/night! Opting for a Vrbo in the same area cut the cost from $360 a night to $75 a night. You know how many more deep dish pizzas we can buy with savings like that?

With that being said thanks for reading, I hope this was helpful! Your feedback is 100% welcome and appreciated. Safe travels!✈️

[thevida]

A Woman in the Windy City

Hey ladies, are you ready to take on the Windy City? As a woman who's lived in Chicago for years, I know firsthand that navigating city life can be a bit daunting, but fear not! I'm here to share some tips and tricks for navigating life as a woman in the city.

First and foremost, let's talk about safety. Chicago has a reputation for being a bit rough around the edges, but don't let that scare you off. Just like in any other big city, it's important to be aware of your surroundings and take precautions to protect yourself. Stick to well-lit, busy streets, especially at night. And if you're ever feeling uncomfortable or unsafe, don't hesitate to ask for help or call the police.

Now, let's talk transportation. Chicago is a very walkable city, but when you need to go a bit farther, public transportation is your friend. The CTA (Chicago Transit Authority) has an extensive system of buses and trains that can get you just about anywhere you need to go. Plus, it's affordable and environmentally friendly! If you're taking public transportation alone, always try to sit or stand near other people, and keep your belongings close to you.

Speaking of walking, one of my favorite things about Chicago is all the amazing neighborhoods to explore. From Lincoln Park to Pilsen, each area has its own unique vibe and things to see. But if you're not familiar with the area, it's always a good idea to do a bit of research beforehand. Look up popular spots to visit and plan your route ahead of time. And always trust your gut - if an area doesn't feel safe or comfortable, move on to the next one.

Of course, one of the best things about being a woman in Chicago is all the amazing food and drink options. From deep dish pizza to craft cocktails, there's something for every taste. But if you're out drinking, it's important to pace yourself and know your limits. Stick to well-lit areas and always have a plan to get home safely, whether that's a designated driver, ride-share, or public transportation.

Finally, don't be afraid to make friends! Chicago is full of amazing, friendly people, and there are plenty of opportunities to meet new people and explore the city together. Join a group or club that interests you, or attend events and meetups in your area. Not only will you make new friends, but you'll also get to see new parts of the city and have a blast while doing it.

Navigating life as a woman in Chicago can be a bit intimidating, but with a little bit of know-how and a lot of confidence, you'll be ruling the city in no time. So go out there, explore, and have fun!

[noshwayapp]

What security measures should pizza delivery software have to protect customer data?

Pizza delivery software should have robust security measures to protect customer data, which may include sensitive information such as names, addresses, and credit card details. These measures should include encryption of data in transit and at rest, as well as authentication and access controls to ensure that only authorized personnel can access sensitive data.

The software should also be regularly updated to address known security vulnerabilities, and businesses should ensure that their employees are trained in proper security practices, such as using strong passwords and avoiding phishing attacks. Finally, businesses should have a plan in place for responding to security incidents, including notifying affected customers and taking steps to prevent future incidents.

#pizzadeliverysoftware #onlinepizzaorderingsystem #pizzadeliverysystem #pizzaorderingapp #pizzadeliveryapp #pizzaorderingsystem

[nachi0077]

What Are the 7 Principles of Design? A UXer’s Guide

Key to UX is beautiful, effective design. Beautiful things to gaze at are what art gives us; good design accomplishes this while also performing another task.

A powerful design provides users a compelling and useful proposal. A superb book cover or movie poster may appear to be an unruly work of art or an unbridled display of creative genius, but in reality, they will adhere to a rigid set of guidelines known as the principles of design.

What are the principles of design?

A design principle is a guideline that specifies how certain design elements should be arranged on a page or screen. These design concepts must cooperate in order to produce objects that are both aesthetically beautiful and functional.

These guidelines operate in the background to guarantee that a design is stable, symmetrical, and effectively conveys its message. all while preserving the visual impact.

Intrigued? This essay will highlight the seven fundamental design principles and examine how they relate to our field of user experience.

1. Alignment and balance:

The distribution and symmetry of the design elements in your composition are referred to as alignment and balance. Alignment and balance are crucial components of UX design that help to establish structure and enhance readability.

Every design element carries weight, which can be represented by an object's size, number, texture, or colour.

When the pepperoni is evenly distributed throughout the pizza, it never appears right. Similarly, if all of your work's heavy objects are concentrated in one location, it will look off-balance and weird.

By placing items on either side of an illustrative central line, symmetrical design promotes greater equilibrium.

By placing opposing elements in various locations on the page, equilibrium in the composition can be achieved if it feels a little too square or monotonous.

2. Contrast:

Contrast, a design principle, is typically related to striking or complementary colour combinations. It can also be used to describe fonts, shapes, and other design components that add depth and contrast.

Your design elements will always "pop," or "jump out" from the page, as a result of contrast, grabbing the reader's attention. The ability to leverage this popping effect to direct the user's attention to desired items and keep them on track is essential to UX design.

Contrast can be created by choosing color combinations that go well together.

A well-selected typeface can also contrast the subject matter in an interesting way.

3. Emphasis:

Emphasis is an essential component of design because it tells the reader which aspects of the work are most crucial. This is crucial in user experience design; otherwise, you run the risk of confusing and alienating your users.

The visitor will be drawn in by your piece's focal point, which you might make by emphasising a slogan or image. This (often fleeting) window of notice is your chance to describe your product's history.

If you draw attention to a pointless or unimportant aspect of the design, you risk losing this one-time opportunity to convey the essence of your offering.

Simply put, a strong message must be highlighted in order for a design to be successful.

4. Movement:

In addition to emphasis, the design principle of movement describes how the reader's eye moves over the page.

How is the viewer's focus transferred from the most crucial component—a book's title—to the second-most crucial component—say, the author's name?

A narrative can be developed around the design thanks to the engaging, seamless transitions between the elements.

On the other hand, if the user ever gets lost or isn't sure where they should be looking, this signals a failure of movement, and the audience is likely to miss the point.

This is almost doubly crucial in UX design. The user's attention can follow a logical path across numerous moving items and pages with good movement.

Lines that trace routes between various focus areas can be used to add movement to a design. Sweeping colour and curving or diagonal lines often create vitality and take the eye on a journey.

The brain tries to process and complete the illusion of motion created by literal images of moving things or by repeated sets of shifting images, like a horse in a zoetrope. By using these techniques to your advantage, you can ensure that audiences can easily access all the components of your design in the right sequence.

5. Proportion:

The proportional design principle deals with the relative size, weight, and importance of various design elements.

Instead of viewing your composition as a whole, break it up into several portions. These sections will be positioned and arranged properly, presenting strong visual hierarchy, if it is in proportion.

Proportion can be viewed in UX design as the result or hallmark of skillfully performed alignment, balance, emphasis, and contrast.

Another helpful framework for comprehending proportion in respect to UX is Miller's Law. Miller discovered that dividing large amounts of information into distinct groups or "chunks" made it easier to process.

6. Repetition:

Some of the most effective designs merely use two colours or often use the same term.

Repetition may seem like an old tactic, yet it has powerful effects and may be used to communicate a variety of deeper ideas.

Repetition in UX design may also be viewed in terms of brand identification and consistency. Jumping between disparate fonts and color schemes may seem daring and entertaining, but it can lead to a confusing and ultimately unappealing user experience.

7. White space:

Not to mention, don't be terrified of empty space! Many of the tips and tricks we've listed above wouldn't be possible without it.

By making use of white space, you can let your pieces breathe while experimenting with alignment, balance, contrast, and movement. White space is crucial to UX design because without it, things might appear cluttered and overwhelming.

And white space or negative space, in the proper hands, might inspire a design epiphany.

Key takeaways

The design principles must be taken into account for UX design because poorly thought-out designs might cause consumers to get lost, confused, and disinterested in the product.

In order to get the desired result, a smart designer knows how to use these concepts in concert—reinforcing, assisting, or even producing discord with one another.

The design principles provide us a lot to consider when developing our own strategies.

[jongrub]

Time Journal

October 19th

10:00- Class is over; the journal begins

10:20- Catch the shuttle

10:50-catch the Port authority

12:00- catch the bus to Weehawken

12:20- Arrived home, greeted the family, take a shower, play Destiny 2

3:00- go to bed

October 20th

9:30- wake up, lounge in bed, look up my phone

11:00-take a shower, eat Frosted Flakes

11:30- catch to Port Authority( Took the shuttle bus instead because the transit bus took too long), wait in traffic

12:30- Took the 197 bus, arrive at alley Road, took the 744 to Power Arts

1:30- went to the grad get-together( it started at 12:30 but still had plenty of pizza and ice cream)

2:10- catch the shuttle to Main Campus

2:20- relaxed in the student lounge

3:50- took 748 bus to Valley rd

4:10- took the 197 bus to Port Authority(Traffic back was terrible the bus took a whole other route to avoid it, and the Lincoln tunnel is just as bad)

5:30- At first I planned to visit the Mothers gallery, but it was a train ride downtown and it would’ve closed anyway at 6pm. So I tried the closest gallery near Broadway.

5:50- I visited the Metropolis gallery, it would close at six too but I managed to take some pictures of vintage comic books and buy one collectible.

6:05- I bought dumplings at the nearby Chinese store. It took 10 minutes, so at the next shop I bought Moochie donuts and bubble milk tea.

6:15- The dumplings are ready, those for my snacks before dinner.

6:45- there was another gallery I wanted to see before I close at seven I think the building was closed because there is no receptionist near the doorway.

6:50- I went up on fifth Avenue took a picture of the New York public library continue walking to 45th St.

6:55-I went down to five below and decided it’s time I need a private screen protector.

7:05-after purchase I visit Barnes and nobles scroll through the comics and Mangas, Time passes quick because I heard an announcement at..

7:45- at the store will be closing in 15 minutes I bought three books(Dorohedoro, devils candy & plus sized elf)

7:55-want to book off I could get in they were closing at eight so I couldn’t, but I visit my mom at work but the store was already close she must’ve caught the bus already

8:00-strolled around Times Square and went to New York comics

8:25-After window shopping there I went to..

8:30- Port authority to catch the bus home

8:50-I got home welcome to my mom and dad dropped my bags and took a shower

9:15- write a light novel for a half an hour before I got in the shower

9:50- finish the shower got dressed and had dinner

10:00- mom and I had carrot soup while my dad went to pick up my sister from work

10:20-cleaned my dishes

10:30- go on my bed and start drawing on my computer(also browse through the Web to read mongers post my art on Instagram)

October 21st

12:15- welcomed my sister from coming back from work

1:00- Rendered my artworks

2:00- Play video games

4:00- sleep

10:00- wake up, lounge in bed, look up my phone

1:20- take a shower

1:40- eat cereal

1:50- play games

2:30- Get dressed for work

2:40- unchained my bike, ride to ShopRite

3 PM- start work

8 PM- end work

8:05- sit by the work lounge and call my sister to tell her to meet up at Wendy’s. We will have burgers for dinner.

8:35- leave ShopRite ride to Wendy’s

8:45-meet up with my sister order in Wendy’s( #1,#7, & 2 cheeseburgers)

9:00- go to CVS get her materials for a project, ride/walk home, quick check at family dollar to get materials for my school work.

9:20- arrived home

9:40- dinner

10:10- clean dishes

10:20- laptop surfing

11:00- shower

11:40- post art on Instagram

October 22nd

12:00- play games

3:00- sleep

10:00- wake up, lounge in bed, look up my phone

12:00- breakfast

1:00- shower

1:40- game

2:20- send mail, help dad bring laundry to the laundromat

2:30- getting ready for work, bike ride to ShopRite

3:00- start work

8:00- end work

8:30-ride to Chase, make a deposit

8:45- dinner( Burger King)

9:20- ride home

9:45- arrive home

10:15- shower

11:00- drawing

11:30- post on Instagram

October 23rd

12:10- greet sister back from work

3:00- sleep

8:00- wake up, get out of bed, take a shower

8:20- breakfast

8:30- get dressed, get the car, family ride to church

9:00- church begins, lecture reading

10:00-after mass is finished ride back home take a nap while parents go shopping

11:20- after that get dressed for work

11:30- bike ride to ShopRite

12:00- shift starts

8:00- shift ends

9:00- leave store, go to Chase, quick withdrawal, head home

9:20- arrive home, greet the folks, relax

9:50- take a shower

10:50- dinner

11:20- surf web, post Instagram, drawing

October 24th

2:00- sleep

10:00- wake up

11:30- breakfast

12:00- shower

12:30- bus to NY

1:00- bus to WPU

2:00- go to Morrison Hall to talk about my billing statement

2:05- wait for shuttle

2:30- join Advance Sculpture class

4:30-Class ends Grab a shuttle

5:00- lunch- Rice and beans from last night

5:40- take a bus back to New York

6:40-arrive to port authority wait for my sister

6:50-visit Midtown comic

7:00-purchase Black Adam tickets

7:15-my sister arrive we go see the movies

7:30- Watch Black Adam

10:00-we take the bus back home

10:20-we arrive home welcome our family

10:40-shower

11:00- dinner

11:30-gaming, drawing

October 25th

2:30- sleep

10:00- wake up, lounge in bed, play games

1:00- shower

1:30- breakfast

2:30- bus to NY

3:00- bus to WPU

4:00- draw renders and masterworks

5:30- Advance 2D figures class

9:55-catch the bus to New York

11:20-eat at five guys for dinner

[the-cadent-roses]

Goodbye World

August 11th 2022 (264)

._+ Mis-eye-ventures Day XVII +_.

Nicely, we got a lot of new participants, we are missing but a few to finish the entire project. Hopefully no experimental-deaths shall have us needing extra participants.

***

The friend I mentioned in that dream sequence, some weeks ago, and a nice girl from the lab, who went from student last semester, to unpaid (yet) intern this semester, went with my Uni-friend and I for some pizza. We got fries and sodas to match the pizza, and even a blackberry chesscake to close it all sweetly. 

Besides our expected bullshitery and twisted comedy, a highlight is definitely that poor kid, he felt while carrying some condiments, my Uni-friend reacted in such a way, that the rest of us three spinned indiscretely, just to choke some laughs and make that poor kid surely self-aware. Sorry kiddo.

***

One of my aunties-in-law has been in NYC for around a month, visitng her sister, she is finally back. She brought gifts for everybody. I got some shirts, one that says “NYC”, with silhouettes of the skyline embeded into the letters; the other (my favourite) is the entire map of the NYC Subway System, an official “Metropolitan Transit Authority” piece of merch, I love it. Thanks auntie.

~Roses~

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Restaurants and Dishes....

1.Washington Street Eats from Providence, Rhode Island, uses their blog to share their history, new and old flavors at their restaurant, and to even feature their partners. They make it clear they would be nowhere without their customers, and invite them to join the journey and share their own stories in the comments.

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Amato’s, an Italian eatery in New England , announced the opening of latest stores on their blog, with addresses, phone numbers, and links to every restaurants’ take-out menus 2.Megalo’s in Kingston, Ontario, has been quite successful at this type of content. Their most up-to-date post is about why lighting matters in a restaurant, and the way it can add to or detract from its ambience. After telling some stories about how lighting impacted her experience at restaurants and dinner parties, author Carlyn transitions neatly into an outline of the favorable atmosphere at Megalo’s.

Dish Upper Crust Pizzeria, with several locations in Massachusetts, Virginia, and California, uses their blog to feature pizzas of the month, including appetizing pictures and attractive descriptions. of overloading the reader with too much writing, these blog posts urge customers to undertake it for themselves “by the pie or by the slice all month long!”

3.Indian Accent, The Lodhi Hotel, New Delhi Indian Accent features Indian cuisine with extreme thought of gastronomic traditions. Chef Manish Mehrotra is understood for perfection, and his emphasis on every dish renewed and excellence in ingredients. Each word stimulates the natural flavor of each common element. The restaurant; has become a worldwide brand with an outpost in ny City, and perhaps a regular on the World’s; 50 Best and Asia’s; 50 Best lists and is rated as one of the top best Traditional food restaurants in India.

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3.Ahdoos Hotel & Restaurant, Srinagar, Kashmir Starting in 1918 as a Bakery, Ahdoos soon became the primary standalone restaurant; in Srinagar, overlooking the river Jhelum. The interiors are beautifully through with wood and stonework to give you a sense of oneness with the valley. One who needs the flavour of Kashmiri food should land on this place. Ahdoos will redefine the meaning of Wazwan in Kashmir as you begin placing your order from their lavish Kashmiri cuisine menu. Don’t; miss out on buying some freshly baked puffs packed from their bakery to savor afterward if you visit.

Must try: Tabak Maaz, Goshtaba, Rista, Yakhni,Kesari Shahi Tukda.

[coronaviruscovid19ishere]

Which comes first, Logan's Run or Mad Max?

I don't mean to be the bearer of bad news, but I honestly don't think most Americans are paying attention to what's happening, other than complaining about it. We've lived in a perfect world for 56 years(the only reason I say "perfect world" is because we all went to Disney, even the poorest of us made it there). Our biggest stress was the 2008 Housing market collapse, which we managed to get thru in the course of a decade. The Pandemic makes that event look like a trip to Disney World. We are heading into the most stressful times of our lives. Many will lose everything(if that hasn't happened already). This is going to be the biggest test ever of the stabilization of our society. The behavior of people is reckless and when the "real" catastrophe hits(it's already started...slowly but surely it moves, engulfing all of us, every nation, every person), it's going to be every man for himself.

If you thought the rich were too rich? You haven't seen anything yet. In 2020 when we were all told to stay inside and quarantine ourselves, while all of the celebrities were eating filet mignon and lobster tails at home. Celebrities(the Rich) can stay at home for 100 years and not see a dent in their bank accounts. But if YOU and I stay at home, we'll be losing our jobs, our homes, our world. It's going to happen again, but only you and I are staying at home this time around because when gasoline costs $10 a gallon and a slice of pizza costs $12, you and I won't be able to afford to do the things we did before. Only the wealthy will be out and about having fun, rubbing it in our faces. They'll be on TV at Disney while we try to scrounge up enough money for a hamburger. This not going to be a happy ending, this is going to take us to a new Era. A New World is coming. The people that have to live through the transition will have it the hardest….and that is us. I pray for my friends, my family and for the world, because this is the Beginning of the End... In 2020 I said WWIII would be here by 2030, but unfortunately it started in 2022 with Russia invading Ukraine. This is the beginning, and there's no stopping it. China and Russia haven't developed hyper-sonic missiles for no reason. They are preparing for the War. The war that will give them control of a majority of the world. American will fall. It will collapse like a cheap suit. Some will rise up, those that care, those with hearts, those that want to fight for Freedom, while others will cower like stray dogs. The United States will be a divided nation, and the cowering dogs will live in squalor while those with the Will to Live, will push on in defending their lives to the end. What comes out of the other end after a decade of war will be unknown. With a lack of resources there will be very limited ability to travel(not that anyone would have a want to travel in a world that's been utterly destroyed). There will be limited access to food, running water and electricity. Nations will become smaller. The poverty stricken will be pushed into their own land. You will need ID to access any city or country that you are authorized to live in. Sounds like a Mad Max scenario will exist on the outside, and Logan's Run will exist on the Inside. Where will you find yourself? What kind of life will you live? Will it be a life worth living? This is the Natural Order of things...according to Human Behavior...and there is no way to avoid it...it was inevitable, it was predictable, it was unavoidable I pray so hard that what I say is fantasy, but all of the crystal balls, and all of the mirrors, and all of the signs around us, point to a New Direction Dear Lord, the Mother of Nature, the Master of the Universe, the Creator of All That Is, please deliver us from this Evil...that we have brought upon ourselves Let some of us live, to remember the good that once was...and we will rebuild again, a New World, a new life, a new future.... I pray for Mankind