#and it’s like 2-3 shots per latte

[prozach27]

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[ellaangelxx]

hii, my acc is shadowbanned so no one sees my replys to posts. can you make that low cal dunkins thing?? im in new england so i need my dunkins :,] tysm!

i got u 😌

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low calorie dunkin orders

their original iced coffee or cold brew is the best way to go. practically zero calories before any additions! macchiatos and lattes are delicious but will be higher in calories due to the amount of milk needed to make them

✰ ✰ ✰ all calorie counts are based off my own research and dunkin’s nutrition facts

let’s build a ₊˚ෆ medium iced coffee ₊˚ෆ under 70 calories based on ur preferences!!

‧₊˚ ⋅* ‧₊ base ‧₊˚ ⋅* ‧₊

original iced coffee OR cold brew

‧₊˚ ⋅* ‧₊ milks ‧₊˚ ⋅* ‧₊

no oat milk or regular milk. regular milk is higher in calories, and oat milk is usually higher in carbs, sugar, and calories as well.

opt for:

skim milk (20 cals) OR almond milk (25 cals)

the macros are overall better than the other two milk options.

if u don’t mind having some extra calories for an even better, creamier taste, getting 2 creams is 60 calories but it’s just so nice and creamy and the perfect coffee color compared to a milk !!

‧₊˚ ⋅* ‧₊ flavor ‧₊˚ ⋅* ‧₊

no one likes bland coffee ☹️

✰ ✰ ✰ no flavor SWIRLS! they have approximately 50 calories per one swirl so if u get the typical 3 that goes in a medium, then it’s already 150 calories!!! and tons of sugar in them.

unsweet flavor shots have 5-10 calories per shot so depending on how many shots u get it’s usually around 20-30 for 3. i couldn’t find exact numbers but here are their flavors (at most locations!)

vanilla, hazlenut, toasted almond, blueberry, raspberry, & coconut.

mix and match flavors too! i would recommend 3-5 flavor shots depending on how much flavor u want.

✰ ✰ ✰ i go for 3 hazlenut. but a popular combo is 1 vanilla & 2 blueberry, or 2 hazlenut 2 toasted almond 🥰

‧₊˚ ⋅* ‧₊ sweetener ‧₊˚ ⋅* ‧₊

i like to be able to taste actual coffee but i also like it to be sweet.

✰ ✰ ✰ liquid cane sugar & regular sugar are a no-no.

their 0 calorie sugars are:

equal, splenda, stevia, & sweet ‘n low.

splenda has a very strong fake-sugar taste and is stronger than other fake sugars. if u choose splenda, do 2 for a very sweet coffee. it i were to choose the others, depending on how sweet u like ur coffee, do 2-4.

if you don’t mind having the extra calories, u can do one flavor swirl with a milk and a few flavor shots. this will still be less than 100 calories :)

‧₊˚ ⋅* ‧₊ my order ‧₊˚ ⋅* ‧₊

“hi, can i please get a medium iced coffee with 3 hazlenut shots, 2 *0 cal sugar* (i switch it up to try new ones!), and almond milk (or sometimes 2 creams)?” 😊

‧₊˚ ⋅* ‧₊ non-coffee ‧₊˚ ⋅* ‧₊

i love matcha lattes w/ almond milk. HOWEVER. dunkin’s is pre-sweetened with cane sugar which adds tons of calories. so i never get it here unfortunately :(

try this:

large strawberry dragonfruit (or whatever refresher flavor you like) green tea refresher with 3/4 filled with green tea.

the only calories are coming from the juice concentrate. green tea has zero since it’s not sweetened. this option is going to be very low in calories, i’d estimate under 80. it’s perfectly sweet, green tea is really good for u, and it’s hydrating :)) with this drink, u get a very high volume and low calories. perfect for summer!!

i’ll continue to add to this as i find more good flavor combos 💜✨

[grace-williams-xo]

I’m back with more Australian specific headcanons for Bridgerton characters

The Bridgerton’s coffee orders:

This is using Australian coffee/café standards. If one person argues with me about what a macchiato is, I’ll commit a crime; Starbucks will never be forgiven for the way they made the word macchiato devoid of meaning 😭

I’m using the standard small = 1 shot of espresso, regular = 2 shots, large = 3 shots.

Violet: tea, milk no sugar, but she has about ten cups a day. Has chai when she’s lashing out.

Anthony: Small double shot long black if it’s with decent espresso, otherwise he has a little milk. Will use whatever alt Kate has lying around atm. Any amount and time of day, but normally it’s only 1–2 per day.

Kate: brewed soy chai, or a regular almond cappuccino if she’s feeling like coffee. Doesn’t do coffee past lunch time.

Benedict: orders himself a regular full cream flat white but actually doesn’t care and will drink a latte or cappuccino without any complaint. Usually only one coffee per day but never more than two coffees a day, and no coffee past 3pm.

Sophie: piccolo latte with almond milk. She has one coffee in the morning and no more.

Colin: long macchiato with full cream. (That’s a double espresso with a spot/stain of milk). Any amount and time of day, often 3–4 in a day up until 5 or 6pm.

Penelope: large mocha with oat or almond. Any amount and time of day, but doesn’t usually have more than one unless she’s out with friends. Anything past the first one is a small.

Daphne: small double shot latte with lactose free. Very strict one coffee per day, if she’s at a cafe any later she’ll probably get a smoothie or fresh juice.

Simon: large extra hot latte with lactose free. Sometimes has two or three a day, they’re all large and at any time. Averages about two a day; one morning, one early afternoon.

Eloise: regular dirty chai with soy milk, or small soy cappuccino. Rarely more than a second coffee in a day.

Francesca: regular hazelnut latte with oat milk.

Gregory: supermarket iced coffee.

Hyacinth: large flavoured latte (vanilla, caramel, hazelnut; whatever she’s feeling that day) with soy milk, one per day or her mother haunts her

If you have any questions about Australian coffee/café culture hmu. I couldn’t decide who wasn’t a coffee drinker, so I guess it’s all of them. What part of Australian culture should I project onto Bridgerton characters next???

[gemini-forest]

Hello again!

I did this lil silly survey a long while ago :)

I wanted to ask if you would mind to answer a few of my questions again :3

If not, that's totally fine! No pressure!

How many hours do you sleep per night?

How many hours are enough to get through the day and how many are a lot for your standard?

Is caffein (in any form) part of your morning routine or your 'last resort'?

How do you feel over the day before and after consuming caffein (if you consume any)?

For example: sluggish, foggy, awake, exhausted, grumpy, just tired, etc.

Thank you a lot for (maybe) participating!

If you want, I can add you when I post the results, but I can also leave you out :)

Oh the sleep goblin is back!/aff

Okay let's go one by one

1:How many hours do you sleep per night?

I get at least 5-7 hours as of late.

2: How many hours are enough to get through the day and how many are a lot for your standard?

At least a good 6 and a half oddly.

3: Is caffeine (in any form) part of your morning routine or your 'last resort'?

Caffeine is a daily thing for me. I'm a heavy coffee and espresso drinker. My usual shots a day usually is like, 5 to 8 shots depending if it's a latte or not. And before you ask I don't know how I'm alive either. And this is THROUGH OUT the day, not one right after another, I take my time.

4:How do you feel over the day before and after consuming caffeine (if you consume any)?

For example: sluggish, foggy, awake, exhausted, grumpy, just tired, etc.

I feel fine really, again I'm a heavy caffeine drinker especially coffee and lattes. Think the most I've had from like 8 am to 10 pm was a total of 10?

People are gonna ask if my heart's okay now I feel it in my bones

[haircarebear]

Collagen VS. Gelatin

What is collagen? In summary, collagen is the most abundant protein in our body. It’s a substance that is the building block for our hair, skin, and nails. Before you keep reading, if you’re not well-informed on what collagen is, why people take it and the benefits it can offer, check out our blog “do collagen supplements work?” here.

What is gelatin? This is one we haven’t spoken about yet! Gelatin comes from collagen! It is a mixture of amino acid chains that forms when collagen is either heated or mixed with certain chemicals.

Gelatin is a thickening agent, collagen is extracted from it by boiling the skin, bones, and connective tissues of animals.

Key differences The key differences between collagen and gelatin are their digestibility and their chemical structure. Collagen itself is harder to digest than gelatin, but the collagen you find in health and beauty supplements is hydrolysed collagen peptides, the peptides are easier to digest than gelatin. Gelatin can be used as a thickening agent in food whereas collagen cannot, and peptides can dissolve in both hot and cold water whereas gelatin can only be dissolved in hot water.

Gelatin is more suited for cooking in dishes like jelly, soup, and various desserts, but both are readily available in supplement form.

Vegan collagen Collagen is derived from fish or cow, so it’s not suitable for everyone, but if you suffer from allergies or are vegan, there are foods you can eat to help support your body’s collagen formation! These kinds of foods are rich in vitamin C and/or hyaluronic acid.

Foods rich in vitamin C contain the essential vitamins and minerals that support collagen formation without having to consume the substance itself. Aside from vit C, Hyaluronic Acid, like collagen is a substance the body produces naturally, it supports moisture retention, and it’s found in a lot of foods. Check out our blog “7 foods high in Hyaluronic Acid” for more info here.

H2 How to boost collagen formation

Vitamin C supports your body’s natural hyaluronic acid levels, eating foods rich in vitamin C will encourage hydrated, glowing skin. To top up your hyaluronic acid levels even more (and in a tastier way) try our Hyaluronic Acid gummies! You can find them here.

Gelatin beauty hacks Gelatin is readily available in powder form, so if you’re up for some DIY beauty hacks try the following:

Gelatin hair mask: prevent breakage

1 tbsp powdered gelatin 1/3 cup water 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar 1 teaspoon honey Combine all ingredients in a pan, heat up the mixture to activate the gelatin and apply it to washed hair, let it sit for 20 minutes, rinse, and then condition. Make sure the mixture is warm and not hot!

Gelatin face mask: hydrate the skin

For this one you only need 2 ingredients:

1tbsp ¼ cup water Heat up water on a saucepan and mix in a tablespoon of gelatin, mix thoroughly. Once the mixture is cool enough, spread it across your face evenly and leave it on until dry.

Collagen beauty hacks

Collagen is most effective when ingested. It is readily available in powder form in various flavours and unflavoured. Collagen is a great supplement because it can be mixed into food and drink. Get your dose of collagen with a meal or a cup of coffee!

Collagen latte

1-2 shots espresso 150mL milk of your choice 10g pure unflavoured marine collagen powder Berry & collagen granola

¼ cup granola 1 cup milk of your choice 1 serving Life Botanics Unflavoured Pure Marine Collagen powder. ½ cup mixed berries Haircarebear collagen gummies

The ingredient that makes the magic happen in our gummies is hydrolysed type 1 marine collagen. With 1000mcg collagen per serve to promote smooth, wrinkle-free skin. Check out our collagen gummies here.

Which is right for me? The main benefits of collagen and gelatin are their amino acids, which they share the same profile. However, hydrolysed collagen is more easily absorbed by the body compared to gelatin, so it’s optimal for health and beauty supplements. Gelatin is the better substance for cooking or baking.

Reference Link: https://haircarebear.com.au/blogs/news/collagen-vs-gelatin

[bangtanloverboys]

i latte you // ksj

summary - seokjin knew one thing about his soulmate from his tattoo, and it was that you had a very long and very specific coffee order

paring - barista!seokjin x female!reader

genre - fluff, humor; coffee shop au

prompt - soulmate au

word count - 665

warnings - a long ass starbucks order

authors note - based off of this text post just slightly altered a bit

bts ghostie drabble marathon

Seokjin hated working at Starbucks. He truly and honestly did, but sadly that was the only way he was ever going to meet his soulmate. How did he know? Well it was the only place he knew of where you could get a venti, half-whole milk, one quarter 1%, one quarter non-fat, extra hot, split quad shots - 1 1/2 shots decaf, 2 1/2 shots regular -, no foam latte, with whip, 2 packets of splenda, 1 sugar in the raw, a touch of vanilla syrup, and 3 short sprinkles of cinnamon. Why was that important? Because it was the order written on his wrist forearm, meaning that was the first thing his soulmate was going to say to him. 

He thought he was being clever when he first got hired. He really thought he had outsmarted the system that was all heavily dependent on chance. However, he clearly underestimated how many people have on their wrists ‘Welcome to Starbucks, may I take your order?’ Each time he saw their eyes light up, before giving their order, only to come to the realization that no, it wasn’t him. Some people clearly were also fed up with it, sometimes asking “Is it you?” To which he always responded with pulling up his sleeve, displaying the order he was waiting to hear. 

It’s been going on three years since he first got hired, and the excitement died after the first week. The amount of people he had to silently shoot down began to weigh down on his heart, feeling guilty for something not even he could control. He hated waking up each day just to get disappointed and hurt himself over and over again. Not like he could quit, unless he wanted to ask every person on the street their go-to Starbucks order. 

It was a day like any other, when you walked in. The breakfast rush had passed, only a few stragglers coming in to get their late wake up call coffee. Per usual, he watched you out of the corner of his eye, he began to see the usual signs of the Starbucks tattoo folks. They’d usually stare at their wrist, either fiddling with their sleeves or brushing their thumb over their mark, messing with their hair to make sure they looked okay just in case their soulmate was the one taking their order, then there was the nervous steps as they approached the front of the line. All signs that you were clearly showing as you made your way up the line. 

Taking a deep breath, Seokjin gave you his signature barista smile. “Welcome to Starbucks, may I take your order?”

“Hi,” you returned his smile, “can I get a venti, half-whole milk, one quarter 1%, one quarter non-fat, extra hot, split quad shots - 1 1/2 shots decaf, 2 1/2 shots regular -, no foam latte, with whip, 2 packets of splenda, 1 sugar in the raw, a touch of vanilla syrup and 3 short sprinkles of cinnamon?” 

Seokjin’s jaw dropped. 

“I know it’s a really complicated order, it’s okay if you get it wrong it’s just-”

“It’s you!” He shouted, cutting off your rambling, all while in the process of directing everyone’s attention on to the both of you.

“Wait, what?” You looked like you couldn’t believe your ears. Rolling up his sleeve, he showed you the massive specific order you had just said off the top of your head tattooed up his forearm. “Oh my god. . .” Your voice was soft as you reached out to touch it. “I-I can’t believe it!”

“Neither can I!” He was grinning so hard it was hurting. “Let me make it for you real quick, then we can chat.”

“No you don’t have to! I just came up with a very specific order so I’d know exactly who my soulmate is, you don’t have to make it.” You explained, “Besides, no one ever gets it right.”

“I’ve had three years of practice, I can make it.”

[despressolattes]

DESPRESSOLATTES' NEW MONTHLY SPECIAL — 1.5k guest celebration

Hello, my lovely guests of this cafe. We are pleased to announce that after reaching 1.5k regular guests[followers], we will be hosting a special event all month long!

Dates: April 27th, 2021—May 27th, 2021.

during this event, there will be two limited edition drinks[fandom: haikyuu and bnha] with different special toppings[events] for you all to try! There will also be limited edition sides!

the event policies and restrictions will be displayed below.

POLICIES AND RESTRICTIONS

to participate in this guest celebration, you must be a regular guest[follower!!] of the cafe, as well as pass on this flier[reblog the post!!]

orders will only be accepted through april 27th, 2021—may 27th, 2021. orders, since they are special and limited edition, may take longer than a normal order. but do be patient, it will be served.

all posts will be tagged "#despressolattes monthly special; 1.5k" if you want to mute any posts from this event

REMEMBER: MUST FOLLOW THE BLOG AND REBLOG THIS POST IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THE EVENTS!

you can def still send in the requests as anon! sure, it'll be harder for me to know if you blogged and reblogged, but i'll just have an honor system for that. or if u wanted to private pm me to let me know who you are, that works too!

LIMITED EDITION DRINKS

TRASH CAN SHOW SHOW ICED TEA

» bnha/haikyuu moodboards. more information on how to order these are here.

LORD EXPLOSION MURDER LATTE

bnha event. how to order:

either: tell me you want a "LORD EXPLOSION MURDER LATTE" w/ it's toppings, and follow the instructions listed under the toppings

Or the shortened version: just tell me the order number that is next to the topping title.

toppings include:

#2 icyhot foam » who you're dating & descriptions on why

give me your name, personality, looks, pronouns, preferences if the character is a boy or girl. be specific about yourself so i can assess the relationships properly. give me hobbies, dislikes, etc.

#3 uravity strawberry drizzle » who would simp for you/who i think you'd simp for and why

like icyhot foam, give me your name, personality, looks, pronouns, preferences if the characters are boys or girls. be specific about yourself so i can assess the relationships properly. give me hobbies, dislikes, etc.

#5 chargebolt lemon squeeze » my headcanons

send in scenarios or characters and i'll write up headcanons on those.

#1 extra shot of all might espresso » what quirk would you have?

give me your name, personality, looks, pronouns, preferences if the characters are boys or girls. be specific about yourself so i can assess the relationships properly. give me hobbies, dislikes, etc.

#15 prepared in a UA reusable cup » my opinions on things like: ships, friendships, plot points, etc

just send in and ask me what things you want to discuss, like first impressions on characters, how i realized my fav character was my fav, my thoughts on ships, plots, friendships, etc. lots of things! go crazy with this one! ask me who i simp for!

ROLLING THUNDER MILK TEA

haikyuu event. how to order:

either: tell me you want a "Rolling Thunder Milk Tea" w/ it's toppings, and follow the instructions listed under the toppings

Or the shortened version: just tell me the order number that is next to the topping title.

toppings include:

#9: king of the court blueberry syrup » who you're dating & descriptions on why

give me your name, personality, looks, pronouns, preferences if the character is a boy or girl. be specific about yourself so i can assess the relationships properly. give me hobbies, dislikes, etc.

#12: float serve cold foam » who would simp for you/who i think you'd simp for and why

like king of the court, give me your name, personality, looks, pronouns, preferences if the characters are boys or girls. be specific about yourself so i can assess the relationships properly. give me hobbies, dislikes, etc.

#11: tsukki salted caramel drizzle » my headcanons

send in scenarios or characters and i'll write up headcanons on those.

#24: deuce espresso shots » what school would you be at + how would you know the volleyball clubs?

give me your name, personality, looks, pronouns, preferences if the characters are boys or girls. be specific about yourself so i can assess the relationships properly. give me hobbies, dislikes, etc.

#4: prepared in a karasuno reusable cup » my opinions on things like: ships, friendships, plot points, etc

just send in and ask me what things you want to discuss, like first impressions on characters, how i realized my fav character was my fav, my thoughts on ships, plots, friendships, etc. lots of things! go crazy with this one! ask me who i simp for!

LIMITED EDITION SIDES

miscellaneous!!

send me:

· cast your mutuals

· send me would you rathers

· send me random asks

· ask for storytimes

· tell me stories

· ask for advice

· ask about me and i’ll tell you about me???

· send me fmk

· ask me who i simp over

YOU CAN SEND IN MORE THAN ONE ORDER! JUST ONLY SEND ONE ORDER PER ASK!

tags:

@bukojuiice @uraraka-ochak @drarrylov3r @black-rose-29 @tati-the-fangirl @mangobangi @monempathieetmoi @pansinspace @cheffuckboyrdee @frieschan @mariishat @misssugarless@drarrylov3r @luluwiie @bubblywriter0 @laudthingcat @walecznypisarz @yaskna @thedamjokes @zombieonna @lumpiang-toge @chloflower @immonole @henkaigarden @jessie9008 @spilledtee

[muwur]

haikyuu x otome: masterlist |  prologue

» synopsis:  a haikyuu x reader au where you, the player, are bound for university in a metropolis several hours away from home. hope and excitement are replaced with dread as you come to realize that juggling life as a student and a part-time employee takes a toll. from demanding classes to a ruthless manager, life just can’t seem to give you a break. that is, until you meet a certain someone who reminds you how to live and follow your dreams. somehow, when you’re with them, time stands still. maybe things are finally starting to look up. if only you could stay in those moments for just a little longer. 

» disclaimer: i do not own haikyuu or any of the pixels in this post (i simply made collages out of them)

edit: it’s been brought to my attention that another HQ writer may have written something similar to this idea in the past and I was unaware. Though I haven’t seen this particular type of thing written yet, I don’t mean to claim this event idea as my own bc I feel a lot of events that ppl put up may have some overlapping themes n such (tho this idea would def be more specific and be cause for concern of plagiarism) and bc I would never want to steal ideas/not ask other writers first/not credit other writers (that’s not cool fam). If you have any issues with this event, pls bring them up w me, and if you know any other writers who’ve done smth similar, pls share w me their URLs! thank u for ur understanding :) I hope u can still enjoy haikyuu x otome :’)

» how to play:

I. you can refer here for the general rules of my blog. also, for this event (and it’ll say in the descriptions below), i’m only accepting one character per request. also the word count limits i wrote here may change as im getting started on actually writing requests lol

II. essentially a collection of x reader one-shots, drabbles, and smaus in which you are a busy college student whose only break seems to be spending time with friends who actually get you or the 15-minute lunch break during which you get to ignore annoying customers

III. since this is otome-inspired, i have several options you can choose from. these options are essentially types of requests:

» everyday is a new start 

» drabble about how you meet the character of your choice  

» it is not guaranteed y’all are gonna gel (get along) when you first meet,, warning: if the character is usually a bitch, i may write them as one LMAO jkjk but fr

» usually light, fluffy, and/or silly

» hmm tbh,,, idk word count,,, probs anywhere between 700-1k words (i edited this word count after writing my first thing bc HNNN)

» the only characters you can’t request this for is yamaguchi, tsukki n hinata,,, bc you meet them in the prologue AHAHA sry it’s nothing too spaicy since it’s just in the intro

» it’s all in the little things

» one-shots about normal, daily interactions with the character of your choice

» in other words, these include what can go on in a day in the life of y/n and the character of your choice (after they’ve already met). in the city, the possibilities are endless

» give me a word (or several, cuz writing is hard lmao. also legit any word, like ‘orange’ or ‘nostalgia.’ i may choose only one or do a combination from your list :3) as a prompt and ill somehow make something of it lmao

» medium relationship development + exp

» 700-1.5k words

» hmmm what should i get today?

» very short drabble with a character of your choice about various scenarios and thots i have in my head

» a complete surprise, totally random, may have no context

» may be serious, fluff, crack, etc. 

» if u choose this u basically told me ‘surprise me’

» 100-300 words, depends on my mood

» when i see your name pop up on the screen, i can’t help but smile 

» short smau with a character of your choice 

» fluff or crack, ur choice or leave that up to me (if unspecified, ill just flip a coin)

» you can either give me a word(s) as a guide or leave the topic of convo up to me

» 2-4 panels

» you’d be surprised how much can happen in a day 

» BMO has nothing to do with this, i just found a cute pixel of him

» spaicy relationship development, the scenes in which you actually make progress in the game

» one-shot with a character of your choice

» order from the following:

» macaron: when they realize they’ve fallen for you

» banana bread: when you realize you’ve fallen for them

» iced americano: when they feel a tinge of jealousy 

» hot chocolate: when they see you crying  

» matcha latte: when they have a longing to be around you

» cupcake: love confession (may be intentional or accidental)

» major relationship development + exp + sometimes confusion

» 1-2k words

» these will probs take me longer

» all good things must come to an end

»  not as angsty as those bolded words above sound,,, unless you want it to be >:)

» drabble or one-shot with a character of your choice. the final interaction before finishing the game

» you have three options: good end (fluffy, romantic & the like), bad end (angst), or crack end (surprise)

» word count will be super variable, from 300-1.5k words

IV. this forces me to write one-shots, drabbles, anything but hc’s, and also forces me to limit my word count. that said, this will take me a hot minute, y’all. word counts may change too bc i am,,, indecisive n untalented AHAHA

V. search for ‘haikyuu x otome,’ ‘haikyuu x otome special,’ ‘haikyuu x reader otome’ tags! i will tag each work under these c:

got it? have a request for me? send me an ask or submission! 

request example: ‘start new game with akaashi’ or ‘love challenge with yachi in the empty lecture hall at night’ or ‘continue story with noya. words: tired, mangoes, music’ 

feel free to ask me if ur confused about anything and have questions! thank you so much for reading <3 im excited for this heh

inspired by recent haikyuu otome teasers i keep seeing online and the fact that i dropped my summer class and am taking on personal projects (like painting my room LMAO i gotta manifest my inner buff daddee ushi to move shit in my room bc i kid u not everything is rlly heavy in here. and i also delved back into otomes on my phone,, does anyone else play midnight cinderella or mr love LOL talk 2 me)

haikyuu x otome masterlist

[kpopchangedmylife44]

Ateez: visiting a pumpkin patch

Hongjoong

- has it all planned out

- lives for the aesthetic

- decorates a pumpkin with darker colors and it looks amazing

- tells Seonghwa to look after the kids, so he can relax for the day #dadoffduty

- generally has a great time and posts a lot of pics on Instagram

- would recommend it to his family

- during the whole month of october he sneaks to the pumpkin patch several times to relax there

- feels inspired by the atmosphere to write new songs

Seonghwa

- wants to go just because everyone else is going

- kinda regrets it, when Hongjoong sneaks away and he is responsible for the group

- drinks some pumpkin spice latte and gets addicted

- ,,What do you mean 3 cups is too much? I’m older than you. I know better.“

- Woosan would make fun of his coffee addiction as it becomes a real problem

- the days Hongjoong visits the pumpkin patch the second time, Seonghwa comes along to drink an unhealthy amount of seasonal drinks

- all the locals know him by now and let me tell you they are whipped for him

- so he gets the drinks for free

- watch him drink his 5th coffee of the day while mumbling ,,another one“ (DJ Khaled voice)

Yunho

- he is so excited to finally go to a pumpkin patch

- last time was with his family couple years ago

- as Ateez is also family to him, he gets a little sentimental

- can be seen staring into the nothingness while holding back tears

- would be running through the pumpkin patch several times and dance a little

- takes a lot of pictures to show his family

- schedules a meet up with them as he knows that his brother would love it

- really eager to find the biggest pumpkin and take it home

Yeosang

- when the idea pops up, he would like to stay home

- ,,I know it’s october, but you know what’s even better than a pumpkin patch? My freaking bed.“

- still goes, as Wooyoung is whining how they wanted to go for years

- so for the sake of his friendship he tries to be a little more cheerful

- when they arrive, he is actually really excited, but he brushes it off with a ,,seems kinda cool“

- when in reality he feels giggly and hyped to explore the place

- spends the day visiting everything: the pumpkin patch, the shop and the little café

- carves a pumpkin for Wooyoung as he is grateful that he convinced him to go

- also carves another one with a design of Hehetmon for Atiny

San

- he also goes because of Wooyoung

- becomes a little kid when they arrive as he loves the country side so much

- gets overwhelmed as there is so much to see

- helps Yeosang find a pumpkin for Wooyoung and decides to get one himself too

- tries so hard to come up with a great design for it

- goes with a simple ,,woosan“ in the end, because he can’t be bothered

- spends 2 hours carving a picture of Byeol in the second pumpkin

- by the end of the day, he is so exhausted, that he falls asleep on the way home

Mingi

- exCiTed

- screams when they arrive and says ,,oh my god“ every 2 seconds

- runs through the pumpkin patch with his long af coat and falls facedown to the ground (because of someone taking a nap there)

- continues to laugh the whole time

- carries a shitload of pumpkins to the car and gets informed that there is a limit of 10 per person

- ,,What do you mean there is a limit?!? But I like them all.“ (pout intensifies)

- So what do they do? They let him take all, of course. After all it’s Song Mingi- a smol bean.

- hangs around Seonghwa, but really hates the pumpkin spice latte

,,ok I will take it then“ (Seonghwa is taking shots at this point)

- gets busy decorating the pumpkins and singing for them, calls them his gang

- leaves with 20 pumpkins with silly faces and an adorable smile on his face

Wooyoung

- convinced both Yeosang and San to go with him and ends up with 2 pumpkins as presents

- don’t get him wrong, he genuinely enjoys the attention, but he is also frustrated as he fails to decorate a pumpkin himself

- the pumpkin looks so horrible that he gets sad

- visits the souvenir shop and ends up stealing a magnet as he is still really fed up by his lack of artistic skills

- ends up regretting it and turning it back in

- wants to get drunk, but all the pumpkin drinks aren’t cutting it for him

- judges Seonghwa the whole time, gives him the side eye

- takes a nap in the field until they return home

Jongho

- calm and collected

- takes everything in, but is not that hyped or excited

- decides to take some professional pictures for his instagram (do it for the gram)

- wanted to shoot Yeosang, but he was like ,,No thanxx, I’m ok“

- so he spends the rest of the day taking pics of the scenery and exposing his members

- gets a little pumpkin gifted by some young girl, as she thought he looked cute (where is the lie?)

- and that honestly makes his day

- his smile is so bright, everyone around him is slowly falling for him too

- keeps the tiny pumpkin at his room and looks at it when he’s feeling down

[oneofthemillionarmy]

The Impossible Order | Ch. 3

Summary line: Mr. Min is a stoic boss who will never outwardly show appreciation for you. Not until you’re gone does he recognize how much you do. And what you do matters to him.

ceo!Yoongi | best.friend!Hoseok | romance, fluff, angst, and stuff

Loosely inspired by Secretary Kim and this third bullet point of the prompt list

Start from the beginning | Last chapter

~•~

Yoongi never got a reply from you last night, but he did receive the reports at 4 in the morning. He walks in the office by 6:30 but your desk obviously has not been touched since yesterday afternoon. He tilts his head and walks into his office. Nope, you’re not there either. But his cup of coffee is.

He sits down to look at the coffee and look around. No one is here. No one is out there. He takes the cup of coffee and takes a sip. Yup, that’s the one. Quad venti vanilla latte. Two espresso shots in the bottom, two espresso shots on the top. Soy milk. Sugar-free vanilla syrup. No foam. Chocolate drizzle with latte art of a star. But it’s warm; and not quite right.

Yoongi hears a knock on the door and he sets down his coffee cup, “Come in.”

“Hey, Yoongs.” Seokjin greets him, awfully and scarily cheerful for a truly early morning.

“What’s up with your attitude? And why are you here?” Seokjin doesn’t need to come in until 8:30.

“Well. Considering that I got absolutely no sleep last night, gathering the reports and data for your board meeting today, I’d say I’m positively chipper. And don’t you dare call it an attitude, or else I’m gone for the rest of the day too. I’ll show you attitude.”

“What are you talking about? Where’s Y/N? You didn’t send me the reports. She did. You brought the coffee? What do you mean ‘gone too’? What’s going on?” Yoongi gets more and more heated per question. And, where is she?

“Woah. Slow down, man. Relax. Take a sip of the coffee.”

“No thanks. Something’s wrong with it.” Yoongi sits back and laces his fingers together, staring at the cup as if it were a disease.

“Oh. Well I reheated one of them that was still in the fridge. Maybe it’s not the same overnight.” Seokjin taps his chin, turning his head to look over to the fridge, “Probably should toss the rest of them then.”

“Where’s Y/N?”

“She emailed me last night. She told human resources that she’s taking a month off, for now. She doesn’t know if she’ll extend that to an entire sabbatical. I’m taking over for her for the rest of the week. Next week, she will have her intern replace her for the time being. Lucky for me, it’s already Thursday.” Seokjin turns on his tablet and opens his mouth, ready to jump into the reports with Yoongi, but Yoongi cuts him off before he even starts.

“What happened? Why is she taking a month off? Who’s her intern? Why didn’t she contact me?”

“Didn’t she? Check your emails. Maybe you missed it? Her intern’s name is Jeon Jungkook. He’s pretty green, but he’s been trained by her, so he’ll be fine.” But Yoongi already wasn’t listening about the intern. He looks through his emails, everything has already been read. Nothing from you. Nothing for him. And sure enough, the reports were sent by Seokjin.

He leans back roughly and takes a deep breath. Seokjin raises his eyes at Yoongi’s furrowed ones.

“Wait. What happened?”

“I don’t know. I didn’t ask. Because if she’s not here, it’s bad.”

~•~

You’re back at the hospital after going home to change and take a shower. You notified the school of Hoseok’s accident and his dance team as well. His director contacted you and told you that they decided to go with the track that you let Hoseok present to him yesterday. But his director asked for a few adjustments.

While you sit by Hoseok’s hospital bed, you bring your music equipment with you to work on the track for his showcase. Every once in a while, you get up to check in on Hoseok.

While you work on the track, you hear the door open. You turn around and see a gang of students peering in.

“We want to see Mr. Jung. We’re his dance class.” One of the girls says quietly. You nod and take your laptop up and bring your equipment by the window as his students walk in one by one. Looks like the nurse is only allowing a few at a time because the rest are still standing outside.

“What happened to him?” One of his female student’s sniffs.

“Car accident. He was heading home from the vet.” Your words trail off quieter every word. Reminding yourself that he’s here because of you.

“Vet? Was he taking Yeontan?” She asks.

“Yeah. How do you know Yeontan?”

“He shows us so many videos of you and your dog.” One of the students pipe up. Oh, Hoseok.

There’s a knock on the door and one of the students outside pops his head in, “Is it our turn now?”

“Yeah.” The students in the room shuffle on out.

“Who’s she?” One of the students ask the girl who was leaving.

“Mr. Jung’s girlfriend.” Wait, what?

“Oh!” As the next line of students file in, you see everyone intently stare at you as they come in and gather around Hoseok to see him. One of the girls sets down flowers by his bedside table.

“Um. Excuse me.” You whisper for their attention, “Where did you get the impression that I’m his girlfriend?” The students look at each other

“He shows us a lot of pictures and videos of you and your dog. And he always talks about you. We just figured.” The girl shrugs. The rest of the students raises eyebrows at her, and she just shrugs back at them.

“Oh. Okay.” You let it go after that. Verbally, at least. Your head was spinning. He apparently talks about you and Yeontan too much if he’s leaving that kind of impression.

~•~

After visiting hours were over, you headed over to pick up Yeontan.

When you get home, you have him cradled into your lap, humming soft and gentle tunes.

You open your laptop to continue working on the track. But you eye the number of emails popping up on the email icon. You sigh and click it open. 14 emails from Seokjin, 10 emails from multiple departments, 2 from human resources, and 26 from Mr. Min, 3 from Jungkook. You raise your eyebrows at the number of emails from your boss. You read your boss’ emails first. All titled “Your absence”; a constant thread. You decided to just read his last one and just go up the chain.

-          Why are you taking off a month?

-          Are you out of the country or just off?

-          Seokjin is an idiot. What exactly did you tell him do while you’re gone? He’s not doing it right.

-          The coffee in the fridge is bad now. Tell Seokjin to get the right one.

-          Please tell Seokjin where you get the coffee.

-          He doesn’t know where you get the coffee

-          I swear to God, if he doesn’t get the coffee, I’m firing him.

-          He’s got me drinking black coffee for now. It still tastes funny. Is this our office coffee?

-          Why are you taking a month off?

-          Why are you blocking my texts and calls?

You can’t help but feel amused at these emails. It’s been a long time since he’s spoken to you like this. You blocked his calls and texts since last night out of impulse, to be honest. Knowing him, he’ll still contact you on your time off. It’s understandable, considering the situation and environment that you were in at the time, but you should really unblock him; it’s kind of unprofessional. Even if he is. As you continue his emails, notifications pop up every time you open another one, showing your boss your read receipts. Wow.

-          Japan will be flying in tomorrow as we go through the jewelry fundraising dinner for the Children’s Home Project.

-          Will you be here for the fundraising?

-          Does this mean you won’t be attending the Queen’s Jubilee either? Or the Taehyung unveiling?

-          Do you really have to take a month off? Can you be back this week?

-          I’m getting pissed at your “I’m currently out of the office” replies.

You shake your head as his emails get more and more intrusive. Asking about the days taken off, telling you that it’s very unprofessional to not reply and block him even if you are currently off. Well it’s unprofessional and intrusive to harass your employee who’s currently on PTO; and one with long overdue vacation time, at that.

You don’t reply to his email just yet. You check in on other emails. The multiple departments apparently were directed by Mr. Min to provide you an update after every meeting or conversation made so you stay in the loop. Human resources checked in on your PTO requests, your intern’s temporary role, and apparently Mr. Min requested that they contacted you about your reasons for leave of absence. Seokjin also provided you an hourly update, at your request though, but every email ended with something regarding the coffee. His latest one seemed desperate.

-          He said he’d fire me, Y/N. Please.

You snort. Like Mr. Min would ever fire Seokjin. You can recall at least 15 times where Mr. Min threatened to fire Seokjin.

Your third email last night was to Jungkook, notifying him to take up the job while you’re gone. You sent him damn near everything that happened in the past month. He just needs to go down the list of documents you mapped out in terms of routine, importance, current projects, and the like. His latest however was inquired by Seokjin to see if he knew where you get Mr. Min’s coffee.

You straighten up your back, pop your elbows and knuckles, and cracked your neck. You look down at Yeontan, curled up and resting in your lap.

“Yeontan. Help.” His steady breaths just remind you that he’s in need of rest more than you. And with Hoseok in the hospital, you’re the last one who needs a break right now.

“Right.” You exhale a breath of resolve and start typing away.

~•~

Seokjin breathes through his last meeting with Yoongi for the day. He finally leans back on his chair and exhales loudly.

“What?” Yoongi snaps. Black coffee is not enough for him, that’s for sure.

“Being your assistant is not easy, man.”

“Having you as my assistant is no picnic either. Can’t even make a decent cup of coffee.”

“She said she’ll give Jungkook the coffee secret. You’ll have it next week.” Yoongi loosens his tie and glares at his emails. For the past two days, you don’t reply to him. He sees your read receipts and he’s only received one reply to you on his latest email on his thread. I’m currently out of the office right now. Ask Seokjin. In terms of the more personal ones, like why you’re gone, you just leave a vague, I need to take care of some personal things.

“Y/N has never been so irresponsible before. It’s throwing me off.” Yoongi expresses out loud. Seokjin’s head was rolled back over the chair but he lifts it up to stare at him, “She’s doing a pretty badass job if you’re asking me. Everything is nearly taken care of before the next morning. All we have to do is show up and report to you everything. You don’t see our emails, but she leaves a very detailed response.”

“So why doesn’t she respond to me?!” Seokjin raises his eyebrows at Yoongi’s raised voice, as well as the newly provided information.

“She doesn’t reply to you? I got a response in every one of my emails.”

“Let me see.” Yoongi stands up from his chair to walk around to Seokjin as he takes out his phone to show him one of your latest emails. As Seokjin is your witness, your emails are nearly step by step. You’ve looped Seokjin into all the emails you’ve received from the other departments, replying to Seokjin and the departments at the same time on next steps.

“If she’s replying to all of us in the same detailed manner, there’s probably no need to respond to yours because we’re the ones who will directly notify you. She’s currently off right now, man. Right now, it’s not her job to answer you, it’s ours. You probably ask the same things we are. Plus, after all of this, I’m sure she needs a break.”

Well. Seokjin’s reports and questions are actually pretty valid. Most of Yoongi’s are simply, why are you gone, and, when are you coming back? So far, the work-related questions can be answered through Seokjin. But that might be because you’re coaching their words.

Yoongi scratches his head as he walks around his office.

Seokjin looks at him before standing up, “Come on. You need to eat.”

~•~

You enter Hoseok’s home with his spare key he provided you. While he’s in the hospital, you figure you can help him house sit. You drag all of Yeontan’s things into the house. You exhale out of exhaustion and collapse on the floor after you’ve taken your shoes off. After taking a minute to breathe and rest, you pick yourself off from the floor and ready to bring Yeontan and your items with you.

What surprises you is the number of dog-related items he has. He has the same dog bowl dispenser as you, a doggy bed. Chew toys and dog bones stray around the living room floor. How many times has he dog sat for you?

“Well, I guess I won’t be needing these, huh, Yeontan?” Yeontan yips and trots over to his bed and lays in it. He’s more familiar with the lay of the land than you are. You’re slightly annoyed that you brought all of this over without knowing you didn’t even have to in the first place. But you halt your annoyance when something dawns on you. I never really noticed how much Hoseok does for me…do I?

You drag yourself over to sit on his couch, watching Yeontan drag the stuffed chew toy over to his bed and wrestles with it. Yeontan is so at home here. And you’re still sitting up straight on his couch. Whereas if he were over at your place right now, his feet are already up on the couch. You feel so foreign here.

You get up from the couch and decide to explore everything. Kitchen, bathroom, bedroom.

His kitchen sink is clear, but he piles every dish he ever owns up in the drying rack, rather than drying them and putting them back up in the drawers. His fridge is adequately stocked but it looks like some stuff was recently bought. Some raw meat is in the fridge is starting to brown. I’ll have to make a note to help him clean his fridge out.

He has a modest little dining table which one side is pushed against the wall across from the kitchen. Three chairs take up each side, with two chairs pushed out, obviously frequently used. One of them is obviously Hoseok’s, but the other has a very tall and fluffy sitting cushion. Wonder whose that for. Lined and stacked against the wall are the pile of snacks you remember that he and you practically survived on during college. Heh, he still eats those?

You pull out his chair further to sit down. You hear Yeontan scamper over and hop up on the chair with the fluffy cushion, conditioned to expect a piece of meat from whatever dinner Hoseok cooked up.

“You’re a spoiled, little rascal, aren’t ya?” You ruffle Yeontan’s fur before playfully tapping his nose. You grab a bag of chips and open it up as you keep moving.

His bathroom is pretty well kept. A lavender-scented bathroom. Now that you think about it, lavender scented home. His personal hygiene items are hidden behind the mirror storage cabinet, but on the sink platform, he has a doggy toothbrush and toothpaste, as well as dog soap and hair brush.

“You really have everything, don’t you, Hoseok?” You mumble to yourself. You smile at the how caring your best friend is. You don’t deserve him, really.

He’s only one guy, so he only has one room. You don’t think he’ll mind you using his room for the time being. You open the door to see the heart of Hoseok. His furniture is light and made of bamboo. It’s very reflective of his clean, gentle, and peaceful nature. If you had to compare Hoseok to anything, it would be bamboo. Light, strong, and giving. He brings a sense of calmness to you.

Your hands glide over the smooth wardrobe over to his bookshelf, but he seems to collect more trinkets than books. You note his stuffed animals, empty cologne bottle, three different books that you’ve recommended to him, his first pair of dance shoes when he got his first real dance gig…you’ve given him all these things.

As a pattern starts to form, you look around the room. Pictures of you two together. In the drama team in college where you two met, his first dance performance, your first mixer, etc. Important memories.

You look back at his trinkets. You gave him that cologne bottle after college. It’s empty now, but he hasn’t thrown it away. You won that stuffed animal at the fair when he failed the fair game. You gave that to him.

“Hoseok…” Your heart clenched as you read the implications of this room and the rest of his house.

He loves you. And you’ve been far too stupid.

~•~

You dart out of his house for a moment and take a second to compose yourself. Yeontan is left behind the door, yipping for his owner to return into this sanctuary which the homeowner will envelop his owner with love.

Your poor, dear friend. How long? For why?

You love your friend immensely, but how could you possibly be so blind to how he felt about you? You love your friend, and yet you find the largest gap between how he treats you and you treat him. You should be ashamed and guilty. But should you? He is free to love you as much as you are free to not reciprocate. But that doesn’t mean lead him on; or take advantage of him. But that would require your acknowledgement of his feelings for you, which you never have until now. Did you even? You can’t come up with a single moment in time where you believe you may have led him on. Have you taken advantage of him? Sure. Loads of times, but it was never based on his love. It was a best friend who knew exactly what you need, when you need it, and prepared to provide. You never thought of it beyond such.

I can’t be guilty if I never knew. You tell yourself. But really? Are you sure you never had a clue?

**

“Hoseok! Help meeeee!” You groan as you hit your head down to the book opened up on the table.

Hoseok comes flying in with a plastic bag and a carton tray with boba, “I’ve brought refreshments!”

As soon as the bag drops in front of you, you face lights up and you cry in relief.

“Wait,” he pulls the food away from you as you whine, “You’re not to be distracted. This is your last final, and I’ll be damned if you fail general. This is your last hurdle before your dad finally agrees to you becoming a music producer.”

“I can’t focus, man! And yeah, it’s easy. It really is. But I’m ready to be done. To be out there!” you gesture dramatically outside to the window, “I want to be part of that world!”

“And you will. After tomorrow. You’re telling me, you really can’t buckle down one more night. You’re at the last leg of the finish line.” Hoseok pokes the boba lid for you and hands it over.

“It’s that thing where you’re just ready to be done. It makes me restless.” You whine, but your whine turns into sounds of content as you sip through the straw.

“Y/N. I’ve got you. You’re gonna be fine. You’re gonna get through this. You’re gonna get an A…and if you can get through this last study session and ace the final, I’ll take you to Moonshine.” He bribes.

Your eyes widen before you squint in disbelief, “Moonshine? Michelin-star restaurant, Moonshine? You’re not serious.”

“Yes, I am. I’ll break all my piggy banks if it will get you to study properly.”

“All of them?”

“Yes, all 15. I’ve been saving them since I was 5.”

“That’s so cute!”

“Ok. Enough. Study.” You really thought he was joking, but you still buckled down, moved enough by his sincerity alone.

**

“Come on, Y/N. It’s ok.” Hoseok soothes your back as your hysterical sobs echo through the courtyard.

“Physics. General physics. I barely passed in high school and now I’ve even failed.” You wipe your tears and blow your nose, “My chance to even land a decent career is over. I’m gonna be working a fast food chain now.”

“Woah, Y/N, slow down. It’s not that serious. It’s one class. This is your sophomore year. You’re telling me that one general physics class, physics in which your career path is nowhere near close to requiring it, will need you to ace general physics? My dad says that all jobs need is a degree, not the classes you take.”

“Yeah, well my dad says no music. What future do I have now? I’m so stupid.” Hoseok stays quiet for a moment, knowing that a deal is a deal, and you take those pretty seriously.

“Y/N. Your future is not over. Your future is so bright, it’s surprisingly brighter the sun. You may not be able to do music as a career, but don’t you ever let that get in the way of the passion you actually have. That, your dad can never take away from you. And if you lose making music, that’s worse than never having a job to do so in the first place. Your passion is what keeps your days from being gray. So, you need to hold on to it. Like I will always hold on to you.” Hoseok wraps his arms around you and pulls you close as you sob into his neck.

“That’s it. There you go. All over the neck. That’s right. Mmm, just like that.” Hoseok teases. You start laughing and crying at the same time, “Stop it, it sounds so weird.”

“Can’t be weirder than the feeling of someone’s tears and snot on my neck.” Hoseok says when you pull away, wiping his neck. He stands up and brings you up too, brushing your hair to look less like the nest it is, “Come. Dress yourself to the nines, Y/N! I’m taking you to Moonshine.”

“We really don’t have to do that. Let’s wait until we get ourselves our first real jobs first. I’m good with going anywhere. Let’s just grab some chicken and beer.”

“Nah, nah, nah. My girl deserves the best. And I’m ready. My piggy banks are all broke now. We’re going.”

“Hey Hoseok,” your inquiry halts his attempts to skip across the courtyard with you, “You didn’t really break piggy banks that you’ve had since you were five, did you? I didn’t even get an A.”

“Yup. But I was going to take you no matter what grade you got anyway.” He said, enunciating the p. You pout and bury yourself in his chest. He instinctively wraps his arms around you and starts laughing when he hears you sniffling, “Don’t cry, Y/N. It’s just money. Money does not grow on trees, but it’s not gone forever too. It’s fine. And this is important. You’re sad and that’s not okay with me.” You wrap your arms around his waist and start bawling.

“Hoseok!” you literally cry out his name and he laughs as he pets your head, shushing you to calm down.

“You’re the most adorable human being on earth.” You hiccup, pulling away from his chest.

“I’d beg to differ. You’ve never met yourself, have you?” He tilts his head to look at you, “You’re worth it, love.” He kisses you on the forehead before pulling you for another tight hug.

**

You clutch your chest as pain flows from your heart to your eyes. You’re absolutely disgusted with yourself right now. To be so blind. Or, if not blind, ignorant. Probably willfully ignorant. It’s easier to be okay with the things he does for you if you don’t recognize the underlying reasons.

Did you ever like him? Of course.

Like that? Possibly.

Did you love him? Of course.

Like that?

   Probably not.

Next chapter

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When it comes to weight loss, the out of sight, out of mind rule serves you well. Rid your cupboard of fatty, overly-processed snacks and keep unhealthy indulgences out of reach. For example, if that leftover birthday cake is calling your name, then pop it in the freezer or bring it to work. Keeping temptations away will keep cravings at bay.

11. Manage Your Stress

Stress can wreak havoc on your hormones, causing your body to enter fight-or-flight mode. During this response, your body releases cortisol, which stimulates insulin release and throws off your blood sugar levels. The result? Your body will latch on to every calorie consumed and your appetite will increase. Higher hunger levels and a slower metabolism don’t mix well when it comes to losing weight! Banish stress and stay calm and collected.

12. Stay Out Of Boredom

More often than not, mindless snacking comes from pure boredom. When there’s nothing to do, scoping the kitchen for something to munch on seems enticing. Instead of taking your boredom out by stocking up on calories, distract yourself by reading a book, calling a friend, or going for a walk. Research shows that cravings pass within ten minutes, so banish these cravings by using that time to do something productive!

13. Keep A Bowl Of Washed Fruits

Have fruits pre-washed and handy at all times. This will make them easier to access in times of extreme hunger! Readily-available fruits that don’t require any meal prep whatsoever will be calling your name next time you’re dealing with a grumbling tummy. When it comes to satisfying hunger while losing weight, nothing will help you slim and trim more than nutrient-rich veggies and fruit!

14. Get Enough Sleep

Sleeping at least seven hours a night helps you lose weight. Sleep deprivation triggers a series of unhealthy choices. You’re more likely to reach for that latte, turn to takeout, or skip exercise. A lack of sleep will boost your hunger hormones, eliciting intense carb cravings and the likelihood of overeating. If you want to see the numbers on your scale drop, make sure to catch enough sleep.

15. Eat Slowly

When you eat slowly, you’ll pay more attention to when you’re full. Research shows that slowing down and taking the time to enjoy each bite of food will have you consuming less overall without feeling deprived. Drink water between bites, chew mindfully, and listen to your body when it says it’s full!

One last thing… you should try this super simple morning ritual that burns 1 pound of belly fat per day…

“All this by a morning ritual?” I asked.

I met an old friend for lunch last year and I was super impressed with how she lost 72 pounds in 3 months.

She said, “It’s not so much about the the so called ritual but more about how it releases fat-blasting molecules that signal your brain and body to burn off pounds and inches of trapped fat quickly and naturally.”

Even though I was skeptical, I’ve been struggling with my weight over the last few years, so I gave it a shot and watched the same video she did.

Well, it’s only a couple weeks later and you know what they say about how “you can’t transform your body overnight”…

They’re right — it actually took me 14 days to lose 19 pounds.

Now it’s my girlfriends asking ME what I’M doing differently

Imagine your body being beach ready before Memorial Day.

Imagine enjoying the foods you love: pasta, wine, or even a dessert — completely guilt-free.

And imagine feeling good and living your life without obsessing about every single calorie you eat…

All while knowing your health is being protected by one of the most powerful natural healing rituals ever discovered.

Click here to see the super simple morning ritual that helped me melt away 19 pounds in just 14 days

[appleandelder]

Wake and Bake: Cannabis for breakfast!

Hash Latte:

Infuse hash into milk or cream by bringing together over gentle heat until hash is dissolved. (don't scorch the milk!) Add spices if desired such as cinnamon, clove, or nutmeg. Remove from heat and froth, add a shot (or two) of espresso, use for a chai tea, or drink on its own.

Dose approriately, I personal would aim for 1/8 gram of hash to 2 cups of milk, which should approximate 38 mg dose per cup.

Eggs Benedict with Hollandazed

For sauce, separate 3 egg yolks and add a tsp lemon juice, a 1/4 tsp salt, a pinch of cayenne or other preferred spices. Using an immersion blender, slowly pour melted butter (1/4 cup cannabutter, 1/4 cup regular butter) while blending which will thicken the sauce. If you don’t have an immersion blender this can be done over a double boiler with a whisk. *note some quick hollandaise recipes call for microwaving, but do not do this for cannabis products, gentle heat is key. Serve sauce over poached eggs on top English muffins. Sauté some cannabis leaves and spinach with butter for a green touch.

Usually sauces are dosed to 5-10 mg per Tbs, so adjust cannabutter amount as needed.

Baked French toast:

Cube a whole loaf of bread, I reccomend challah or a crusty French bread. Put in a buttered baking dish (9x13). In a separate bowl mix 8-10 eggs, 2 cups of hash infused whole milk, 1/2 cup cream, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4-1/2 cup maple syrup, and a Tbs vanilla. Pour this mixture over the bread and add nuts and fruit if you like (I’m a big fan of walnuts and blueberries), refrigerate over night. In the morning preheat oven to 350. Top with a cannabis streusel by mixing 1/2 cup of flour with 1/2 brown sugar to 1 stick of cup up cold butter (1/2 cannabis infused), a Tbs of cinnamon and a 1/4 tsp salt. Bake for 45min-1hour. Serve with butter and pure maple syrup.

My dosing would be 25-40 mg/serving. Adjust as desired.

Leaf juice:

Run fresh fan leaves through a juicer until 1 oz is made. Take as a shot for a morning health boost. (Non-psychoactive)

[andtheyweredeskmates]

Of Latte’s and Lingerie- Chapter 6

I’m delirious, sleep deprived and high on caffeine but I did the the thing so who’s really winning here? Anyways, if you haven’t already, here’s the previous chapters 1 2 3 4 5 or a link to AO3. Also, if you wanna be added to the taglist please tell me, I’m a whore for praise. Hope this doesn’t suck. Rock and Roll.

Taglist: @catsssmeow

Marinette woke up feeling like someone had shoved a wad of cotton balls in her mouth. God she hated wine. One would think that after years of “wine nights” with Alya, she’d realize she should never participate in them on work nights. Marinette glanced halfheartedly at her phone, searching for the time.

7:00

“FUCK!”

Marinette jumped up like she’d been prodded with a hot poker. She ran to her little chest of drawers and frantically grabbed the first pair of pants she saw. As she attempted to put them on, she simultaneously hopped toward her closet. After a quick analysis she grabbed a blouse that she only hoped complimented her pants. Marinette shimmied her way into her blouse and made her way into the bathroom. Tikki sat on the countertop glaring at her

“Meow.”

Marinette grabbed her toothbrush and squirted a generous amount of toothpaste on the bristles.

“I know Tikki but I have to be at work in an hour and god knows what traffic’s gonna be like.” Marinette brushed her teeth with purpose, contemplating the agenda of the day. She was never drinking with Alya on a Tuesday night ever again.

Marinette groaned at herself. She hated going to work without makeup. Because every single time without fail, Audrey had a passive aggressive comment to make.

Mari I know a good makeup artist if you ever need any tips.

Did someone die? You look awful.

Audrey was right. She was a bitch.

Marinette briskly walked into the kitchen and started the coffee pot, grumbling to herself about bitchy bosses. She checked the time on the oven.

7:05

Marinette began calculating. If she left by 7:15, she would be fine. That gave her 45 minutes to make a half hour drive. She’d make it with time to spare.

Audrey put up with a lot more from Marinette than she did from most people (for the sake of art, as she would say) but Marinette was not looking to push the limits. While she waited for the coffee to brew, she grabbed Tikki’s food from the pantry and poured it in the bowl. Tikki didn’t so much as glance at Marinette as she strolled into the kitchen and began eating her food. Marinette grabbed her brush from the counter of the bar and started brushing her hair wildly. When the coffee pot beeped impatiently at her, she quickly filled up her mug and one to go coffee for the road. It was gonna be one of those days.

Marinette put her hair in a quick sloppy French braid that fell down to just the center of her shoulder blades and gulped down her first coffee. When she glanced back up at the oven clock she sighed harshly.

7:10

Marinette grabbed her purse, chugged the last bit of coffee from her mug and slipped on some flats she kept near the door.

“Bye Tikki, I love you!”

…

When Adrien woke up he was more than a little disoriented. He couldn’t see a thing and he couldn’t breathe but he could feel fur buried in his face.

“Phlghhh.” His voice was muffled by the cat laying peacefully across his face. Adrien picked the cat up and held him up above his head.

“Is this what we’re doing now?” Plagg stared back with disinterest. Once Adrien set Plagg down on the empty side of the bed, he glanced at his beeping alarm clock.

7:00

Adrien sighed contentedly and strolled into the kitchen to start a pot of coffee. His favorite part of his job was the late start. He had three hours of peace before he had to be at work so Adrien relished in it.

“Plagg, what do we want for breakfast?” Plagg elected not to dignify Adrien with a response.

“Yeah, I was thinking cereal too.”

…

No. nO. NO. NOOOO.

That’s what went through Marinette’s head when she got about 15 minutes down the road and realized she left the to go coffee sitting on the counter. It was at this point that Marinette began bargaining with herself.

If I drive five miles per hour over the speed limit for the next five miles and stop lightly but maybe not all the way at Dupont Circle, then I’ll have time to pick up an order from Dunn’s. Maybe I could call the store? God I hope Tim is there.

…

“Alright Plagg. I’m gonna go to Dunn’s. I’ll see you after work.”

“Meow.” Plagg didn’t so much as lift his head from the couch

“Don’t judge me! It’s perfectly normal for people to have multiple cups of coffee a day. Good day to you sir.”

“Meow.” Adrien scowled as he stepped in to the hall.

“I SAID GOOD DAY!”

Adrien probably would’ve laughed to himself if he didn’t happen to walk into the hall at the same time as three other residents in his apartment complex. He had to trudge his way to the elevator, avoiding eye contact with every living thing in his periphery. Is this what his father meant when he asked Adrien not to make a fool of himself?

…

“Thank you, Tim. You’re a lifesaver, I’ll be there in 5!” Marinette hung up the phone and glanced at the clock.

7:30

Marinette did the math. She was at the light just in front of Dunn’s and she did the math faster than she’d ever done any math in her life.

Her job was only 15 minutes away from Dunn’s. If it took 5 minutes to get in, pay and get out, the light would probably be about 3 minutes long to turn in and out of Dunn’s. If you add all that together, plus the walk from the work parking lot to the door (which Marinette estimated to be about 5 more minutes), and if she was lucky, so very lucky, Audrey wouldn’t notice her being 1 minute late.

The things Marinette does for coffee.

…

Adrien was able to find his usual spot. He was able to order his usual mocha frappe and he was a little disappointed (but unsurprised) to see Marinette was not in her usual spot. Adrien had noticed after weeks of people watching that Marinette didn’t come to Dunn’s until after 5 pm, at which point she was usually frantically working on something. Adrien had also noticed that when he came in at about 7:30 every morning, he was the only person who would actually come in and sit down. Now, Adrien didn’t always go to Dunn’s twice a day… but he did it more often than he cared to admit.

“You know I give you all my money. I feel like you should at least take me out to dinner,” Adrien had joked.

“Nice try sweet cheeks,” Tim had said as he handed Adrien his change.

Adrien loved Dunn’s. What a peacefully, predictable and wonderful place.

…

“Yes. yES YES! YEEEEES!”

Marinette was right on schedule. She was screeching into Dunn’s at exactly 7:33 and she’d never been more proud of herself in her life.

…

Just as Adrien was beginning to settle in, the door busted open. Marinette arrived in the most ridiculous fashion Adrien had ever seen. She had a debit card in one hand, a shoe in another and she was breathing incredibly hard, as though she’d run a marathon. Her purse slipped from her shoulder to her elbow and it seemed like what had once been a French braid, was now a French mess because while the top of her head seemed to present her hair in a beautiful plait, as you moved down you could see that her hair was falling, falling ,falling until it was sprawled across her back.

“Tim, please tell me it’s already made?” Tim looked at her with wide eyes and a cautious expression.

“Um, I think I’ll add another shot of espresso while you pay, just uh, swipe.”

…

“Fuck me,” Marinette muttered. She dropped her shoe to the ground and tried to wriggle her foot back into it as she swiped her debit card.

“Are you okay Marinette?”

 Now at this moment, Marinette froze in horror and a series of realizations hit her all at once. Number one, she’d forgot to put a hair tie in after braiding her hair that morning. Number two, she had walked into Dunn’s with only one shoe. Number three, when Tim said on the phone about 6 minutes earlier that the shop had been dead, he hadn’t meant empty. And finally, number four, the hot boy was sitting in his table in the corner.

“Oh, um yes! Just late! But I need coffee, and I left mine at home so I’m late and I stopped for coffee… Stress.” Marinette could practically see the word vomit coming from her mouth. This really was one of those days.

…

Adrien could physically see the stress on Marinette’s face before the word even came out of her mouth. He could tell she was nervous before her other words stumbled out too and Adrien felt awful for her.

“Well, maybe I can help! Here, I always keep an extra hair tie in my wallet for one of my friends. She’s kind of obsessive about her hair. Do you want to borrow it?” He could see a touch of relief in Marinette’s face.

“Oh my gosh. That’s really sweet, thank you!” Adrien glanced in the back and saw Tim give him a wink before busying himself with Marinette’s coffee.

“You know, we keep running into each other, but it’d be nice to actually plan a time to meet up. Why don’t I give you my number?”

…

Marinette was hyperventilating just a bit. There was a lot going on and it was very overwhelming. And that was the excuse she would give Alya when she explained the events that transpired there in that coffee shop.

She had handed the hot boy her phone and just as he’d handed it back, Tim had come back with the coffee. Without so much as a sideways glance at her phone, she snatched the coffee and turned briefly to face the hot boy.

“Thank you! Late. Really late. Gotta go. Lext you tater.” And with that, she gave Tim an appreciative nod, and ran out the door.

When she glanced at the clock in her car, Marinette was happy to see that she had a minute to spare before she needed to peel out of the parking lot. She chose this minute to take a look at the new contact in her phone. Finally Alya could stop bugging Marinette about not knowing his name.

When Marinette unlocked her phone and looked at her newest contact she had to take a full 3 minutes (that she didn’t have) to recover. There was screaming, maybe some crying, thrashing. It was a big ball of Why is this happening to me? She reread the contact name about 30 times before it really sunk in that this was really just one of those days.

Coffee Buddy.

The risk of going to Dunn’s that morning was calculated but boy was Marinette bad at math.

Next Chapter

[this-is-gonna-hurt]

Day 2: a big bag of crisps and a packet of skittles...

Yup, i’m starting this on my second day of no smoking. And for no good reason either, other than my own painful lack of organisation and ineptitude in regards to actually executing any goals. 

ANYWAY. 

Let’s start with brand. Having been an off and on (but MUCH more on than off) smoker for coming up to 8 years, since not long before my 13th birthday, i’ve smoked a lotta shit. Rarely anything other than tobacco of some kind, mind you. From the most crumb and bark invaded, under the counter bought 50g, £6 pouch of what was allegedly “Amber Leaf”, to 80 Benson and Hedges Blue Superkings per day, i’ve always been happiest with some sort of tobacco product in my back pocket, or even better, hanging outta the corner of my gob. It’s become a part of my makeup as a bearded, overweight 20 year old human. Dumb, right? 

There’s always going to be the argument of ‘it isn’t my fault, my whole family were smokers when i were lad’, a reasonable retort to anyone ironically wheezing in disgust at such a mucus spitting based lifestyle, and in my particular case is very much applicable. I’ve been told many a time of my father smoking sweet sweet Golden Virginia out of our back door in Coventry as a new born, in arms baby. Weird that i ended up a severe asthmatic, eh? Regardless, a few weeks into my return home after being born, all smoking in our household ceased. Days and days i screamed, until father dearest licked the rizla once more and sparked his cheap Nisa plastic lighter, at which point our neighbours could finally sleep, and so could my dear mum as i stopped being such a drama queen and presumably resumed receiving that sweet-ass second hand nicotine rush. 

Onwards though, into today’s antics. I hadn’t been awake 45 minutes before i’d lost my shit and screamed at my multicoloured, oil burning money pit that other people call a 2 decade old Ford Fiesta, to the point of struggling to speak when apologising to the McDonalds car park attendant that’d truly shat his pants when i couldn’t get my ever fulfilling shit pile of a motor vehicle into reverse in order to continue on my way to work after realising the hot, warm steamy latte i’d conjured up in my head was in fact not waiting for my on the other side of the Maccies front door, since they didn’t open until 7am...incidentally the same time i was due to clock in to begin another day of sorting through tenderstem broccoli for slugs n shit. This situation did not sit well with my ever enraging need for nicotine and caffeine, especially after the 2 hours and 12 minutes of sleep i’d accumulated after being up most of the night, stopping myself from grabbing the Amber Leaf 3 in 1 out of my drivers door and going to town on the half pouch of tobacco. 

In reality, i’m nowhere near as much of an ungrateful twat-stain as i sound, the dry sarcasm in almost every word above is just simply needed at times. I’m extremely lucky to be where i am in life, in spite of more than a handful of set backs, shitbox car and all. And more than ever i’m aware the fags need to get kicked for my health, especially not being particularly healthy weight, diet and exercise wise on top the smoking. My mother shouldn’t have to watch me destroy myself in the ways that i’m so so sure will come to fruition if i were to continue on the path i’d comfortably and consciously deep rooted myself upon, all for the sake of a nicotine rush for fuck’s sake. Or even worse, plan a funeral. As dramatic as that may sound, i’m aware of my health otherwise, and i know how i feel within myself, and i’m more than well aware of the poor genetics absolutely yeeted at me from every direction. Not only that, I would in fact like a shot at my career as a musician, and no matter how cool you look in a 3 piece suit with an inch and a half thick Romeo y Julieta cigar hanging outta the right side of your cake hole whilst ripping into a blues solo like a cheetah with Joe Exotics nutsack, smoking ANYTHING as a singer is one of the most irresponsible things that any artist could do. In fact, i’m very much looking forward to experiencing some positive change in the vocal area as more time passes. That’s one of the things i plan on talking about, as its one of the main reasons i’d even considered doing this. There always comes a point when it just isn’t funny anymore and we need to take ourselves seriously. 3 days ago was that day, and i’m looking forward to  seeing what happens in the very near future - mentally, vocally, creatively, physically etc.

RIGHT. It’s time for a cup of tea. It’s fucking well 4.38am and i’ve got a very ironic programme to watch on American barbecue meat smokers. Welcome to my world of complaints, moaning, and hopefully a decently received sarcastic yet positive take on one of the biggest personal humps i’m going to have to drag my very own fat ass over in order to reach such a huge and personally set goal. Positive thoughts...in through the nose, out through the mouth...count to 10... now FUCK OFF!!!

[alwaysbewoke]

repetition of mistakes is a lack of intelligence

1. Believing in someone or something that’s too good to be true

Some people are so charismatic and so confident that it can be tempting to follow anything they say. They speak endlessly of how successful their businesses are, how well liked they are, who they know, and how many opportunities they can offer you. While it’s, of course, true that some people really are successful and really want to help you, smart people only need to be tricked once before they start to think twice about a deal that sounds too good to be true. The results of naivety and a lack of due diligence can be catastrophic. Smart people ask serious questions before getting involved because they realize that no one, themselves included, are as good as they look.

2. Doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result

Albert Einstein said that insanity is doing the same thing and expecting a different result. Despite his popularity and cutting insight, there are a lot of people who seem determined that two plus two will eventually equal five. Smart people, on the other hand, need only experience this frustration once. The fact is simple: if you keep the same approach, you’ll keep getting the same results, no matter how much you hope for the opposite. Smart people know that if they want a different result, they need to change their approach, even when it’s painful to do so.

3. Failing to delay gratification

We live in a world where books instantly appear on our e-readers, news travels far and wide, and just about anything can show up at our doorsteps in as little as a day. Smart people know that gratification doesn’t come quickly and hard work comes long before the reward. They also know how to use this as motivation through every step of the arduous process that amounts to success because they’ve felt the pain and disappointment that come with selling themselves short.

4. Operating without a budget

You can’t experience financial freedom until you operate under the constraint of a budget. Sticking to a budget, personally and professionally, forces us to make thoughtful choices about what we want and need. Smart people only have to face that insurmountable pile of bills once before getting their act together, starting with a thorough reckoning as to where their money is going. They realize that once you understand how much you’re spending and what you’re spending it on, the right choices become clear. A morning latte is a lot less tempting when you’re aware of the cost: $1,000 on average per year. Having a budget isn’t only about making sure that you have enough to pay the bills; smart people know that making and sticking to a strict budget means never having to pass up an opportunity because they’ve blown their precious capital on discretionary expenditures. Budgets establish discipline, and discipline is the foundation of quality work.

5. Losing sight of the big picture

It’s so easy to become head-down busy, working so hard on what’s right in front of you that you lose sight of the big picture. But smart people learn how to keep this in check by weighing their daily priorities against a carefully calculated goal. It’s not that they don’t care about small-scale work, they just have the discipline and perspective to adjust their course as necessary. Life is all about the big picture, and when you lose sight of it, everything suffers.

6. Not doing your homework

Everybody’s taken a shortcut at some point, whether it was copying a friend’s biology assignment or strolling into an important meeting unprepared. Smart people realize that while they may occasionally get lucky, that approach will hold them back from achieving their full potential. They don’t take chances, and they understand that there’s no substitute for hard work and due diligence. They know that if they don’t do their homework, they’ll never learn anything?and that’s a surefire way to bring your career to a screeching halt.

7. Trying to be someone you’re not

It’s tempting to try to please people by being whom they want you to be, but no one likes a fake, and trying to be someone you’re not never ends well. Smart people figure that out the first time they get called out for being a phony, forget their lines, or drop out of character. Other people never seem to realize that everyone else can see right through their act. They don’t recognize the relationships they’ve damaged, the jobs they’ve lost, and the opportunities they’ve missed as a result of trying to be someone they’re not. Smart people, on the other hand, make that connection right away and realize that happiness and success demand authenticity.

8. Trying to please everyone

Almost everyone makes this mistake at some point, but smart people realize quickly that it’s simply impossible to please everybody and trying to please everyone pleases no one. Smart people know that in order to be effective, you have to develop the courage to call the shots and to make the choices that you feel are right (not the choices that everyone will like).

9. Playing the victim

News reports and our social media feeds are filled with stories of people who seem to get ahead by playing the victim. Smart people may try it once, but they realize quickly that it’s a form of manipulation and that any benefits will come to a screeching halt as soon as people see that it’s a game. But there’s a more subtle aspect of this strategy that only truly smart people grasp: to play the victim, you have to give up your power, and you can’t put a price on that.

10. Trying to change someone

The only way that people change is through the desire and wherewithal to change themselves. Still, it’s tempting to try to change someone who doesn’t want to change, as if your sheer will and desire for them to improve will change them (as it has you). Some even actively choose people with problems, thinking that they can “fix” them. Smart people may make that mistake once, but then they realize that they’ll never be able to change anyone but themselves. Instead, they build their lives around genuine, positive people and work to avoid problematic people that bring them down.

(via 10 Mistakes Intelligent People Never Make Twice)

[devilbat]

Halloween Marvel Madness.

This year I’ve decided to host A writing Challenge. Devilbats Halloween Marvel Madness Writing Challenge. Just pick your character or actor and then choose what you are going to write, and I can’t wait to read them. Let’s get the rules out of the way.

Rules:

You don’t have to follow me to join the fun, but it would be awesome if you did!

Drop me an Ask with who you would like, the numbers and if you want it spoky-ish, angst, fluff and or smut.

Due date is November 1st

When you post send me a message and tag me @devilbat as well as #dbhalloweenmadness

Only two people per-prompt/Movie This may change later on. Smut is aloud just put the proper warnings in(like dub-con, non-con, trigger warnings etc.)Just NO Thorki, or under aged (if writing smut) characters.

Please reblog this, signal boost is alway awesome.

After everything is said and done, not only I will make a master list and post it to my blog but I’ll read and reblog each entry. I’m looking forward to reading what you wrote. I love the autumn/Halloween. Can’t wait to see what everyone writes.

Promt List:

1. You smell like a corpse. Trust me, I’d know.” @just-a-borb-author with Clint and Natasha

2 “No, I don’t tend to keep cyanide in my pantry, let alone in the amounts you’re after.” @jpat82

3 “How long have you been dead?” “300 years.” “Damn. Guess I missed the funeral then.”

4 . “Have you lived under a rock the past three years?” “YES! I WAS LITERALLY UNDER A GRAVESTONE.”

5 “Bite me!” “No thanks. I’m trying to go on a diet.”

6 “How did you manage to get us lost in a corn maze?”

7 “You have to go! Run!” “From what?” “Me.”

8 You forgot to lock the cage.” “So?”“Darling, he’s a werewolf.” @dreams-in-blxck with Sebastian

9 “What are you so afraid of? You’re already Dead!”

10 “Okay, who’s raising the dead when I’m trying to sleep.” @tarithenurse

11 “Wait! Don't move, that's a perfect picture of you laying in the leaves!” @cookie-cherry with Peter Parker

12 “Who’s hands are these!”

13 “I came in here expecting a trick, but you’re a real treat.”

14 “Dancing upon those graves, might not be a good idea.”

15 “Can you help me pick out my costume for the Halloween bash?”

16 "NO WAY! You are not kissing me with clown make up on."

17 "Where did I put my costume? I can't answer the door in my underwear." "Well you do look rather scary."

18 “I can see it in your eyes. Smell it on you even. You’re terrified of me. How pretty.” @klbates22 with Hiddleston/Loki

20 “Trick or Treat!”“Oh, hello! We have a bunch of bowls here, so just pick whatever treat you want and put it in your sack--”“Can...can I put you in the bag?”

21 “Is that a pumpkin carving tool in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?” @multifxndomtrxsh with Steve Rogers

22 “Tea is way better than cocoa,”

23 “Honey, I’m all Pumpkin Spice lattes and plastic bats,”

24 “If you say Halloween one more time-” “You’ll kiss me,” @lucantis with Loki

25 “Are you telling me I have an obsession with pumpkins?” @lokikingofasgardslover713 with Steve and Bucky

26 “I’m that itch that you can’t scratch all on your own. We both know that you can’t resist it much longer. Just give in, and let me make it all better.” @maladaptive-ninja-returns with Loki

27 “Don’t ask how much i spent on my costume, just appreciate it,”

28 “How many caramel apples do we need? Two? Twenty? Four hundred? I’m buying four hundred.”

29 “I drank a gallon of cider all by myself. I regret nothing.”

30 "I don't do horror movies- no, puppy dog eyes are against the rules, you can't make me- fine, I'll watch a scary movie with you" @mandywholock1980 with Steve

31 “why do we have flea dip? We don’t own a pet.” “Yeah and the full moon is tonight.”

32 “You look the same as you did 600 years ago.” “Thanks. I have a great skin care routine.” @redfoxwritesstuff with Loki

33 “Did you seriously injure yourself carving a pumpkin?”

34“Can you please help me carry this pumpkin inside my house. It’s like three times bigger than me.”

35“Oh, pumpkin spice. You make me so happy. You’re the love of my life.”

36 “There’s nothing quite as satisfying as stepping on a super crunchy leaf.”

37 “I’m going to presume that dead body in our garden is a decoration.”

38 “If you carve a dick on this pumpkin, I swear to god.”

Classic Horror Movies: (like the song prompts)(on another note I will be writing one shots to these aswell.)

1. Phantom of the opera

2. Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

3. Frankenstein

4. Creature from the Black Lagoon

5. The Wolfman

6. The Mummy

7. The invisible Man