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d-aboveheaven-blog · 7 years

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Muse’s Aesthetics

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Tagged by: @contxmplating

[ COLORS ] red. brown. orange. yellow. green. blue. purple. pink. black. white. teal. silver.gold. grey. lilac. metallic. matte. royal blue. strawberry red. charcoal grey. forest green. apple red. navy blue. crimson. cream. mint green. lavender. copper. turquoise. amber. magenta. midnight. jade green. neon yellow. neon green. tan. [ ELEMENTS ] fire. ice. water. air. earth. metal. spirit. rain. snow. wind. moon.stars.sun.heat. cold. steam. frost. lightning. sunlight. moonlight. dawn. dusk. twilight. midnight.sunrise. sunset. dewdrops.

[ BODY ] claws. long fingers. fangs. teeth. wings. tails. lips. bare feet. freckles. bruises. canine. acne. scars. scratches. wounds. burns. spikes. fur. feathers. scales. webs.eyes.hands. tongue. sweat. tears. feline. chubby-faced. curvy. short. tall. busty. normal height. muscular. makeup. piercing. tattoos. dimples. plastic surgery. dyed hair. painted nails. amputation.

[ WEAPONS ] fists. brass knuckles. sword. dagger. spear. arrow. hammer. shield. poison.guns. axes. throwing axes. whips. knives. throwing knives. pepper sprays. tasers. machine guns. slingshots. katanas. maces. staffs. wands. powers. magical items. magic. rocks. mud balls. claws. razors. fighting fans. wrench.

[ MATERIALS ] gold. silver. platinum. titanium. diamonds. pearls. rubies. sapphires.emeralds. amethyst. opal. topaz. jade. agate. bismuth. geodes. metal. iron. rust. steel. glass. wood. porcelain. paper. wool. fur. faux fur. lace. leather. silk. satin. velvet. denim. linen. cotton. charcoal. clay. stone. asphalt. brick. marble. granite. dust. glitter. blood. dirt. mud. smoke. ash. shadow. carbonate. rubber. synthetics. fool’s gold. fossils. sea glass.

[ NATURE ] grass. leaves. pine trees. maple trees. palm trees. bark. roses. daisies. tulips.lavender. lilies. hibiscus. sunflowers. petals. thorns. seeds. vines. roots. hay. sand. rocks. flowers. ocean. river. meadow. forest. desert. tundra. savanna. swamps. rainforest. petrichor. caves. underwater. coral reef. beach. waves. space. clouds. mountains. shooting stars. rainbows. auroras. fjords. canyons. floods. droughts. thunderstorms. tornadoes. hurricanes. tsunamis. volcanoes. earthquakes. blizzards. meteors. constellations. comets.planets.seashells. driftwood. bubbles. electricity.

[ ANIMALS ] lions. tigers. bears. wolves. eagles. owls. falcons. hawks. swans. snakes. turtles. ducks. bugs. spiders. birds. whales. dolphins. fish. sharks. horses. zebras. giraffes.cats. dogs. bunnies. cows. sheep. pigs. goats. frogs. snails. praying mantises. butterflies. bees. wasps. crows. ravens. parrots. peacocks. mice. rats. hamsters. lizards. werewolves. unicorns. pegasus. phoenix. dragons.(I HC that he was born in the year of the dragon) foxes. llamas. camels.

[FOODS/DRINKS ] sugar. salt. candy. bubblegum. wine. champagne. hard liquor. beer.coffee.tea. kombucha. spices. herbs. apple. orange. lemon. lime. cherry. pineapple. strawberry. watermelon. bananas. mango. coconut. pomegranate. vegetables. fruits. meat.fish. pies. cakes. desserts. chocolate. vanilla. hazelnut. peppermint. cream. caramel. berries. nuts. cinnamon. popcorn. pretzels. soda. burgers. burritos. pizza. pasta. ambrosia.lasagna. peanut butter. curry. bacon. soup. cheese. avocado.

[ HOBBIES ] music. art. watercolors. gardening. smithing. sculpting. painting.sketching.fighting. writing. composing. cooking. sewing. cosplay. training. dancing. acting. singing.martial arts. self-defense. electronics. technology. blogging. vlogging. cameras. video cameras. video games. computer. phone. movies. theater. libraries. books. magazines. cds. records. vinyls. cassettes. piano. violin. guitar. electronic guitar. bass guitar. harmonica.harp. woodwinds. brass. bells. sitar. keyboard. drums. percussion. marching band. drama. playing cards. poker chips. chess. dice. motorcycle riding. eating. climbing. running. partying. archaeology.

[ STYLE ] lingerie. armor. cape. dress. tunic. vest. blazer. shirt. boots. sneakers. slip-ons. sandals. heels. leggings. trousers. jeans. shorts. skirt. jewelry. earrings. necklace. bracelet.ring. pendant. hat. crown. circlet. helmet. scarf. brocade. cloaks. corsets. doublet. chest plate. gorget. bracers. belt. sash. coat. jacket. hood. gloves. socks. masks. cowls. braces. tie. watches. glasses. sun glasses. visor. eye contacts. makeup. bowties. canes. bows.

[ MUSIC ] rock. pop. jazz. rap. r&b. hip-hop. funk. alternative. classical. trance. dubstep. edm. ebm. hardstyle. blues. latin. k-pop. j-pop. ambient. new age. metal. world fusion. dancehall. reggae. soca. punk. ska. singer-songwriter. folk. country. bluegrass. swing. opera. show tunes. a capella. minimalist. avant-garde. new wave. disco. baroque. symphonic metal. soundtrack. vaporwave. glitch. house. chillout. psychedelic rock. post-rock. post-punk.cabaret. trip-hop. easy listening. trap. nightcore. indie. grunge. contemporary. black metal. metalcore. emo. screamo. rockabilly. parody. industrial. electro pop.

[ MISC ] balloons. bubbles. fireworks. reflections. cityscape. cathedral. mosque. light. dark. candles. war. peace. money. power. percussion. clocks. photos. mirrors. pets. diary. fairy lights. madness. sanity. sadness. happiness. optimism. pessimism. loneliness. family.friends. assistants. co-workers. partner. enemies. loyalty. smoking. drugs. kindness. love. hugs. kisses. lies. angels. demons. fairies. elves. gnomes.

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travelphilosopher · 5 years

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There were a few things I wanted to see and do in Newcastle, mainly to see the old Castle and to wander around the city walls. I was there to relax too, and didn’t want to rush around like a crazed tourist. I didn’t need to tick things off a list, and was happy to wander around and see what looked interesting. My friend’s husband had the day off work and offered to take me on a Geordie tour, and he’d never been to the Cathedral Chuch of St. Nicholas (even though he was born in the city) so it was ideal opportunity to visit.

It was sunny, no snow had settled as far as I could see, but the ground was icy, and as ever there was a wind chill in the north east. We parked in St. James Park, which is home of Newcastle United football club, and I had a peak inside the grounds through the gates. The area is known as Gallowgate as it is just outside the city walls and where people were hanged in ye olde days, and there was definitely an eerie feeling in the atmosphere as we walked through the area. However, on match days, I’m sure it’s much livelier.

We headed towards town and stopped to look at the ‘The Town Wall’ remains that date back to the 13th century right next to Chinatown. There are the West Walls to look at and the remains of Herber, Morden, Durham, and Ever Towers. A short walk away was Blackfriars where the medevial friary once was, which later became the site for craftsmen and the guilds when monasteries were abolished. It’s beautifully preserved with shops and restaurants, and stunning courtyard minutes from Eldon Square, the main shopping hub. The Dominican Friars were called Blackfriars because of the black cloaks they wore over their white tunics, and they had arrived in England in 1221, building a number of friaries in the area including Greyfriars. We were there early in the morning on a clear day with the fresh icy snow covering the courtyard. When I visit ancient buildings, I often think back to who would be walking where I am hundreds of years ago.

The old Friary, tranquil in the morning.

Our next stop was the Literary and Philosophical Society of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, more locally known as the ‘Lit and Phil’ on Westgate, which is a most spectacular library. The entrance is grand, and once you step inside it’s like a different world. Members (there is a fee) can loan items, and the public can sit and read freely or use the study tables in what can only be described as a reader’s paradise. I saw two old men sitting playing chess, while the study tables were lined with students and people who wanted somewhere quiet to do some work, or to read a book. Sadly places such as these are lacking. Again my friend’s husband had never been and he was impressed, so much so that he has considered volunteering there. Outside I spotted a plaque, and apparently the building was on the original site of Hadrian’s Wall. That location makes so much more sense to me than the path that people are asked to follow, which follows the River Tyne.

The rather grand entrance.

Inside the Lit and Phil.

Outside and where the original Hadrian’s Wall once stood.

It was nearly lunchtime, but we decided to go to the castle and cathedral (both next to each other) and then find somewhere for a late lunch. There are two sites for the castle, and you have to buy a ticket from the Black Gate (main entrance to the castle) if you want to go inside and also to go to the Castle Keep where there is a viewpoint, which is good on a clear day. However, there are still parts of the castle you can wander around without having to go in. The history of the castle is fascinating, and yes some parts of it maybe haunted, where many were kept prisoners and who would have died rather traumatic deaths.

Next door is the St. Nicholas Cathedral, which dates back to the early 12th century, just after the castle was built hence its location. Inside there is the medieval Thornton Memorial Brass, one to the largest in Europe and you can stand inches from it. There are also local historical items on display, as well as stained glass windows that take your breath away; you have step back to take it all in and to view them properly. Whenever I am in a chapel, church, or cathedral I always light several candles, and find that it calms me and makes me think about who needs prayers and help. It’s not always for those who have passed, but for those who are struggling now, and I always leave feeling with a bit more faith and hope in the world.

The Thornton Brass

The last stop on the Geordie daytrip tour was a walk down to the quayside and over the Millenium Bridge (tilting bridge,) to visit The Baltic (the contemporary art gallery), and have lunch there. It’s housed in a converted flour mill on the bank of the River Tyne, and the views are wonderful from the top floors, and the 4th floor has an outdoor viewing platform too. Here you will see the resident Kittiwakes (a bird similar to a gull) that nest on the Baltic, and as an endangered species there are about 700 couples that breed safely in the area. At first I had no idea what they were, but since the area was redeveloped, their natural homes had gone and I’m glad they are now part of the Baltic.

Lunch was at the Baltic Kitchen, which is a riverside cafe with an excellent homemade menu. There were light snacks, soup of the day, sandwiches, salads, muffins, cakes, and scones to choose from, and all very reasonably priced for a city venue (under £13 for a meal and two drinks) with generous portions. It was very relaxed with papers to read, but as it was a week day it was quieter. I imagine at weekends it’s possibly much noisier and hectic. We visited a few of the exhibitions and then made out way back via Grey’s Monument (named after Earl Grey, a former Prime Minister) which is on Grey Street.

I managed to pack in quite a lot in a day, and Newcastle is an easy city to walk around, although there are some steep roads, but beautifully preserved buildings that you can admire while catching your breath. The weather had held, and the Lit and Phil is definitely a place to return to, and also the Baltic Kitchen because their breakfast menu looked pretty damned fab.

Newcastle-upon-Tyne ~ Day 2: The Geordie City Tour There were a few things I wanted to see and do in Newcastle, mainly to see the old Castle and to wander around the city walls.

#cathedral #Gallowgate #Kittiwakes #Lit and Phil #Literary and Philosophical Society of Newcastle-upon-Tyne #Newcastle #Newcastle upon Tyne #River Tyne #The Baltic

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