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antiloreolympus · 2 years

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10 Anti LO Asks

(Note: All of these asks are before episode 206 (Season 2 finale) so some may be dated.) 1. tbh rachel wouldnt need to add in random lines about how capitalism is bad and having internalized misogyny at age seven if she didnt claim to the high heavens that shes actually a feminist goddess telling the most progressive story ever. talk about creating your own problems.

2. Never thought I'd say it but Zues spitting facts fr

3. No but why is Zeus framed as in the wrong😭 Like I understand in myths he’s supposed to be an asshole and at first in LO I could understand why he was an asshole, but Zeus is literally in the right in punishing Persephone. Like I’m rooting for him over HxP at this point man

4. this isn't even just the fact hades is a manipulative slave owner with an oedipus complex but zeus also just looks more aesthetically pleasing?? like his colors are much nicer and he has drip and pretty hair?? also like he doesnt lie about who he is, he will happily admit hes a dick, but hes fair when he needs to be and can stand by for those he cares about (yes hera i mean you after your kronos nightmare!), meanwhile with hades its like rachel dont lie to me hes elon musk at BEST

5. Alright I got some concerns over the new chapter (not fp) -

The idea that Persephone is SO important and that her unfair punishment is basically f*cking over everybody because Zeus is being too stubborn to realize what a hard working angel she is... Doesn't sit right with me.

Idk how to phrase this to make it make sense but everyone is being passive aggressive (sort of understandably) towards Zeus because his decision to punish Persephone. Like that satyr is basicslly saying "if only Zeus would lighten up and let hades and persephone be married and cater to their every whim then people / the world would be happy" - like the way the trial / punishment is written is that Persephone is the single most important character Ever whos life and choices affect everyone all the time and everyone is invested in hades and persephone being together because their lives basically depend on it - like hades is now supposedly messing up his own economy / citizens over not being able to see Persephone.

Also - I like that persephone seems to be standing up for herself finally, but it took 10 yrs to do it??

6. NGL I'm obsessed with that panel revealing Persephone's underworld citizenship went through bc 1) are we just supposed to ignore her immense privilege of getting a sped through process in a few DAYS, bc I won't! but 2) it feels like such an unintentional mockery of the actual immigration progress, where so many of us were/are trying to flee war, violence, and trying to find a better life, meanwhile SHE gets a sped through process so she can avoid the law/hook up with her boss. Love that, Rachel!

7. Also now that Cerberus is here I guess plot wise Persephone HAS to go see Hades despite the rules in place, she now has an excuse to go to the underworld and idk I read somewhere that some of the gods are in a sleep coma?

So heres a prediction - maybe kronos is up to something and zeus hasn't been affected yet because... Reasons? I bet its so that everyone is gone so oh no, whos going to save the Olympians from the dreaded kronos? Persephone of course! And zeus will finally have to admit how awesome she is and how great at everything she is and how wrong he was to punish her because only she, a fertility goddess, can save them and at the end everyone will be so mad if he doesn't forgive her because she saved the world to prove her worth that he'll have no choice but to lift the punishment and she and Hades can finally bang, I mean get together, and be married and everything goes back to normal and our protags get a happy ending and idk about everyone else - maybe Apollo is thrown into jail for rape and zeus is kept as king of the Olympians for a good show of faith but Hades and Persephone keep a close eye on him and basically control the strings so hes more like a puppet, and maybe hera and echo get together idk. Everyone else is secondary to the hades and persephone story so I don't know about them, cause despite it being called Lore Olympus only occasionally do we see storoes that pertain to outside of persephone and hades pov.

8. does that one anon think we critique rachel/LO because she's a woman 😭 the majority of lo critics are women?? yeah her being a cis white woman does effect how we look at her work, the ideas she puts into it, and how others treat her (especially compared to actual marginalized female webtoon creators), because that does play a huge role in why LO is full of problematic things and rachel's coddling by her fans. if we were calling her a bunch of gendered terms that'd be one thing, but we're not.

9. sorry but anon going "youre being WOKE" is such a giveaway theyre assholes w conservative opinions but dont want to admit it. like these are LO fans?? people who bemoan "woke" critics, who tend to be in the oppressed groups rachel is speaking over while claiming she's the actual progressive feminist?? like you guys cant have it both ways, if you want to claim LO is some feminist masterpiece then you cant shut down ppl who point out it consistently fails to meet up to even 1 progressive ideal 🤧

-----SA Discussion Below-----

10. FP SPOILERS///Sooo um Rachel made an episode with literal sex assault and wrote it off as a joke? Wow that's some big pro-feminism shit for you. It's not just stupid, it's disgusting and dangerous, bc what the hell are you implying as a writer when you write a scene where one character sexually assaults another for LAUGHS???? ARE YOU SERIOUS RACHEL???? I-I can't I really can't, somehow she makes literally everything 10x times worse with each new episode

#anti lore olympus #anti lo #lo critical #lore olympus critical

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shawnjacksonsbs · 10 months

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The recipe IS for disaster, without all the ingredients, obviously. 11/25/23

"It's in every one of us to be wise

Find your heart

Open up both your eyes

We can all know everything

Without ever knowing why

It's in every one of us, by and by" - John Denver

I need to open with a very special shout to my girlfriend.

It's her birthday, and she had a lot going on and has been handling as best she can.

She has done so much for me these last few years and "thankful" doesn't sound like enough, but it's true.

Keep her in your thoughts, your hearts, and even your prayers as she moves into her surgery this week.

Happy birthday, Bayba. 143!

Every time I wanna say, " Man, can't my family catch a break?"I reminded that it doesn’t really work like that.

And it's not karma.

It's randomness.

Not all of it, or all of them, but some has more to do with their choices anyway.

Not that they deserve some of it, or any of it, and not at all that I don't want them to catch a break, but we are just part of the randomness.

The world is full of hurt and suffering. Some of us have to be the strength until they are strong, and the example until they are good.

I was tagged, as is par for the course by someone I care about several days ago in a video that's attached, and my here's my response because, once again I feel it's important. Especially as we step off into the season of peace, love, and brotherhood.

-- I stay torn with this same . . .

I believe he speaks some truth if you skip the parts that aren't.

It's 2023, and I can't believe that there are still people out in the world that don't think white privilege is a thing in a lot of the U.S.

Privileges play a part in so many areas; white privilege, class privilege, religious privilege, sex, sexualality, and even cultural privilege are real prevalent issues.

If there are disadvantaged groups anywhere of anything(s), that means there are people who, for an easier explanation, catch breaks because they don't feel the disadvantages for the same reasons, if it all.

People still correlating white privilege to mean not having to work (or work hard) for theirs don't really understand the meaning, I think.

I don't believe white people are born racists, but plenty are created after birth.

I also agree with him that racism transcends and racism against whites is also a thing in certain areas.

Systemically, it's probably not as likely to hold back white people from reaching successes. Its smaller scale in our country. Other countries I imagine it's a whole thing.

I also don't know enough about critical race theory to really converse, but my understanding if it breaks down how racist shit was implemented into our culture and society back in the days when NO ONE denied it was racism, then I'm confused why the truth is bad.

Our country is lost.

People still think Columbus landed in the U.S. and that early settlers were all friendly with natives here.

There are plenty of pictures of "Whites only" signs that are in circulation today that were printed in color then. How could there not be residual affects from that? Lol --

I feel a lot of different ways about a lot of different things, especially has to be weird that I look like people who dont, and live where people hold such strong opposing views. I imagine it's hard to tell until we speak, though, because people everywhere will start whole ass conversations leaning the other way, and I'll be like . . ."hold up". Lol

On the one hand, and before I close, karma still isn't real. Randomness and chaos still play equal parts with your perspective, which is the only true ally we have in life. Want to be happy? Change the way you see things.

You're sad, change the way you see things.

Angry, same thing.

You control most of you and can guide yourself through most of your uncomfortablenesses.

You aren't what happens to you, which isn't based on you getting good because you do good or vice versa.

You are how you think, feel, and act about what happens to you because you want to be good, (or vice versa). You are how all of your senses perceive your circumstance accumulated until now.

And now.

Now.

To include future "nows" as you arrive to them.

Most everyone I know has a good heart inside them, but most, including myself, have intricately woven hang-ups that need to be dealt with. I say need, as I speak for what I believe we all need, not what you may want.

Not everyone wants as much good as others, and some just don't care enough to think about it at all.

Maybe this is a lot.

Be kind as always as you possibly can, and civil where you can't.

And never forget to share your love and your laughter with the world you live in.

P.s. there will be people who would be sad if you weren't here one day. Really think about that as step away from . . taking things for granted.

It's all important, maybe not to you but to someone.

Until next week;

"We had the recipe, but we didn't have the ingredients" - Dave Chappelle

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sapphos-darlings · 2 years

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hello i am the bisexual saudi girl who gave you an ask. thank you for your response. i am considering your words are wise. my grades already are very good because i am privileged to have easy school and competent brain.

but i have one last thing. my classmates suspect me. at first i believed it was a joke, but few of them said to me "i think you are actually a homosexual. seriously, i believ you are a gay." and they also said "i think you are a boya" (boya is a very rude and bad slur for lesbians in arabic. it is similar to "dyke") they even show me picture of jessica rabbit. from luney tunes. they asked me if i think she is sexy. they accuse me in having crush in another girl of my class.

i am not lesbian, but they still catch on to me that i like girls. i dont know what about my behavior told them that i like girls, but i need to take the suspicion off. i tried being casual and make homophobic jokes and making them think i hate gay people, but i think they are only more suspicious of me. thankfully it is summer so no school, but i must face them when school returns on fall. what to do?

Do you have a male character from a movie or a book or a show that you like? Would it be possible for you to use his picture as your phone lock screen/background, or pretend to get really "into" him/his media on your public social media accounts that people in real life follow? In the case of the latter, you can also make posts about thoughts you have about love and being in love, but swap around the genders - that way your thoughts are coming across genuine, but the mask stays on. You can also sneak in pictures of your favourite male actors, characters into your environment, like posters or prints.

If you have the opportunity, you can also get into conversations about what types of men you like, and you don't even have to pretend, just list things you do think are nice in guys, from personality to hairstyles you aesthetically like, if you don't actually have a crush or a type to be talking about. Even throwing in comments such as "wow, I hope my future boyfriend/husband isn't like that", or "I hope my future boyfriend/husband does things like this for me..." in conversations can be a great way to soothe the suspicions of the straight masses around you.

All the while, though... make sure you have an outlet for the real you. Being in the closet and living a role is exhausting and painful, so please take care of yourself and have people you can rely on, but be sure to keep your internet cache and history clean and your identity covered while you're browsing WLW content.

You can do this. You can survive this. You have a future and a way to a better life, all of this is just temporary for you now. Stay safe and stay strong, sister.

#mod sade #ask

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coepiteamare · 4 years

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about me? tag games

tagged by the lovely @yeojaa! thank you for the tag!

tagging: @bratkook (because you’re gorgeous but also hi! i want to talk to you more but i’m so easily intimidated 🥺) idk anyone else who doesn’t mind their face being shown, but if you want to, consider yourself tagged by me 💕🥰

post your favourite/most recent photo of yourself

i do not like my face unless it doesn’t look like my face? but i’m trying to be better about accepting it/taking pictures because it’s the one face i’m going to get. and lovely noor always hypes me up 🥰 this is my most recent one...from one year ago! all of my photos are from aerial performances lol which is why the outfit is very sparkly. (...i don’t know why my lips are always pursed someone help me)

the first thing that came to mind was my tenacity and stubbornness. it’s a double edged sword, especially when i get unnecessarily competitive with the stupidest things (there have been many times when i would argue with my therapist for the stupidest things for the sake of “winning.” jesse, i’m so sorry), but it’s funny at times.

i dont know if this a personality trait, but my willingness to learn? i like to be openminded because there is so much out there that i do not know. and there’s so much that i had (and still have!) to unlearn and re-learn and learn to be a better human being. and a lot of that isn’t possible without being willing to learn and open-minded!

favourite body part of yours

my ankles? i have a friend who really likes my ankles. (they’re weirdly tiny? i have small hands, but if i wrap my hand around it, i can almost touch my thumb and middle finger. they’re also super weak though so i lose my balance quite often and have stretched my ligament a few times). or my eyes i guess. to be honest, i really don’t like my body but i’ve been trying to practice body neutrality more, trying to understand that this is the body i’ve been given and while i may not love it, it does what it needs to do and i’m very fortunate and privileged to be able bodied on the surface and mostly able bodied in general!

favourite aesthetic/style on yourself

ohhh a tough one. i really like oversized sweaters and shirts with short shorts so that it looks like i’m not wearing anything underneath? one of my friends likes to associate that look with me. i also love sundresses, the ones that float and settle gently when you spin.

what are you most proud of?

my friends! my friends are a great source of my pride and joy and i’m very proud and grateful to be able to have them in my life, that they have seen me through my ups and downs, that they’re willing to call me out on my bullshit and still sit with me when i’m low, and that they love me. i’ve made quite a few reckless decisions, but the friends i keep and made, they’re some of the best ones i’ve made in my life. but...if we’re going for a more direct answer, how much care and affection i give to my friends! sometimes i’m not a great friend because i’m unable to work past my depression and si and thoughts, but i think for the most part and when it counts the most, i try my best to be present with my friends and check in with them, sending them messages, and doing everything in my power to let them know they’re loved and appreciated! i wouldn’t be where i am today without my friends.

a trait people say they like about you

i’m cackling. i actually had to ask my groupchat this: they said they like how excited i am about things/when i care about someone/something i care A LOT about them and i’m invested 200%. “you call it being a nerd abt things you like including marvel, queens gambit, etc. I think you carry it into how you love & care for ppl too. i feel that way when you tell me that you’ll read my papers even tho they’re long & annoying or when you bring me food bc you remember I had been craving it or when your randomly text me things out of nowhere & just check in on me to see how I’m doing” “i like how excited u get abt things. it’s nice knowing u want me to be a part of ur world.”

a personality/physical trait that you used to be ashamed of but now appreciate

oh dear. for physical, my eyes? they’re monolidded and they don’t fit western/korean beauty standards, so as a kid, they were one of my biggest insecurities. but now, i’ve kind of come to peace with them? it makes makeup harder because there’s things that i can’t do (not that i have the talent to pull off intricate eyeshadow looks anyways) but we work with what we’re given.

personality wise...i’m not really sure because i think i’ve grown and changed a lot, but a lot of things have stayed the same and i don’t really think i was embarrassed about my personality? there are lots that i don’t like that i’ve come to accept, however. i’m work very much in extremes: i’m a leaky faucet or breaking dam. i’m all or nothing. i feel too much or too little. i used to hate it, but now, it’s just whatever. i’m very ambivalent about it.

favourite colour on you?

blue! i really like wearing blue and black and white? i think blue is just very versatile and i associate a lot of my personality to it. black and white is...well black and white haha. i feel like they look good with anything but i don’t own a lot of them, for some reason. maybe when things get better, i’d like to thrift some more black and white pieces.

favourite clothing on you

MY DOCS! even though they’re high key a bitch and i bought them because the girls i worked with encouraged my desire to buy them (2/3 of my female coworkers at levis wore docs with their jeans and i felt like it was validating me to finally make the purchase after 3 years.) they go with almost everything and they make me feel like i can stomp all over my insecurities! i like jeans (probably from my short stint at levi’s), especially the high waisted ones. my favourites are the painter boys (loose, lots of pockets, wide legged) and the wedgie (that name is ridiculous, no matter how many times i see/say it). i love my ripped wedgie jeans with my docs. as for tops, i love cardigans but do not own any.

an aesthetic you want to try but are too scared to

CROP TOPS!!! crop tops and skin tight clothing? because of my body shape, i know they look good on me but i just am not comfortable in them? i would also love to try thigh high boots at one point in my life. also, the all black, professional aesthetic? idk what it’s called, but the blazers and black turtlenecks and slacks? would love to try, but that section intimidates me

things you like getting compliments on the most

i’m awful at receiving compliments unless they’re sarcastic ones hehe. but i like getting compliments on my writing? or on the things that i do that make other people happy and loved? i like receiving compliments on the things that i do for other people! (not that i do them to receive compliments though!)

lastly, do you love yourself?

ahahahaha 🙃

#tag games #tag games with violet #violet thoughts on the horizon

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swaglexander-the-great · 4 years

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If you feel like it : develop on your hatred of the new Beauty and the Beast movie? I've heard a lot of salt about the way the music score was handled 👀

O MAN DO NOT DO THIS

Every time I think about this film, rage fills me like a super saiyan powering up and i scream

How do i even start

i think i will do bullet points

these will not be in any coherent order, I take no criticisms on this or my extreme bias

also i have not watched this movie for like years so my rage may outweigh my accuracy BUT

The opening?? With Cate blanchett narrating?? Who do u think u are?? Lord of the Rings? Peter Jackson in an epic trilogy changing the world forever?? You’re Disney eating your own meal and shitting it out again don’t fucking even try it

They didn’t even change anything and the animated intro was much shorter and better

The enchantress enters like Malificent, acts like a trickster god japing bitches, but try to paint her as Good uwu Princess.

Gaston, roughly the size of an ox if the ox was a slightly buff man who would bounce off Terry Crew’s majestic chest like a ping pong ball

You don’t have to be a crusty cynical adult to narrow ur eyes at that twunk picking up a solid 170kg of two people and think CGI

Yes, a queer-coded snivelling sidekick who adores a horrible man is exactly the gay representation we all wanted may I lick ur boots Disney and also suck ur dick but only if we say no homo

Gaston’s sidekick (don’t ask me to spell french) bribing the bar people to like Gaston or something??? The whole point?? Is that Gaston DOES check off the list for Desirable Bachelor in those times!! Can hunt? Yes. Lorge? Yes. Well off? Yup! An asshole? Of course, but does that matter in these times? No! Your privilege is to wash his socks! But Belle is a Different and Special Girl who DOESN’T find Gaston attractive for all the things the village thots do! Gaston is the outer ‘perfection’ that society praises while he’s still a cunt, the Beast is seeing the goodness within no matter what society says! The whole movie is fucking inverted by that one goddamn scene!! I hate this film!!!

this also makes it fuckin weird that they then discriminate against Maurice and side with gaston in the end? The villagers just do whatever the fuck the writer wants them to do and in this it’s so painfully obvious, the CEO of disney may as well be standing there with flags directing their movements in the background, I hate this fucking film

Instead of making cool inventions belles dad just makes like, a weird dolls house if I remember correctly

THEY DUBBED THE WOLVES IWTH TIGER NOISES! W H Y

The Be My Guest was so lacklustre. It was like a clown singing kareoke in an empty warehouse while frisbees fly around. You wasted Ewan McGregor on this. Disney has no imagination anymore

To add to that, the ending ballroom scene dance thing?? Lacklustre. Disappoint. Bad dress.

The best character in this film is the horse, who not only remembers the impossible way to the Beast castle, but runs at max speed between the two locations (a half-day journey), regularly with ease, carries the Beast, who IS roughly the size of an ox, and fights off fucking wolves who also seem to totally ignore his presence

Disney robbed me of the one scene I did desperately want, which was Belle deadlifting the Beast on to the main character, the horse

THE PLAGUE

ok the fucking plague ok. You do not mess with the goddamn plague. And this wasn’t cowpox either, this was the full 1500’s shithole Paris Black Death burn-you-alive fucking PLAGUE. Belle’s mom had the Plague, and both her and her dad somehow did not contract this while living with her through her entire sickness, they go to a different town (ISOLATE U HEATHENS) and then?? The Beast and Belle GO BACK to a plague house and run their hands all over shit! Do you know how long the plague takes to die off?? Even TODAY when we dig up a plague pit, everyone has to get immunized, I know this from EXPERIENCE. Congratulations, you and the Beast either have plague or have introduced it to your lovely village. Do not fuck lightly with the plague.

The magic fucking teleportation book.

Why

what the shit

WHY

They use this shit to instantly Star Trek beam themselves into a plague house

I assume the Beast wasn’t using this to heist random women to see if they would fall in love with him because, like, why would you not do this when you can just politely return them with your stupid magical teleport book

People attack the castle? Use the magical teleport book dumbass

The Beast’s unnecessary, long, boring song from the top of some fucking tower, idk, I skipped it, I got bored

The Beast design. What’s the point if he doesn’t look like feral garbage please. Also his voice pissed me off but I can’t remember why

I dont like him even personality wise

give him to Guillemo del toro you cowards

This was set in Actual History for some fucking stupid reason, and for another unfathomable reason, it was set directly before the French Revolution, so I guess it’s not a happy ending at all. Who wants to be transformed into a guillotine ?

Why is it so fucking dark half the time

The teapot is creepy

Why in the shit did we get the Prince’s fuckin weird tragic backstory? We don’t care. Man get turned beast is what we come for. And why? Why do we need a tragic backstory to excuse his actions? Can he not just be an asshole? Rich, stupid asshole? Who then maybe has to learn a lesson? Instead of oh tortured soul rich boy is so misunderstood! No. Die.

Disney’s absolute desperate need to have characters be ONLY GOOD or BAD BAD makes me want to knee the face of the collective corporation so hard that they are sent into the Hell Dimension

Where did the hot priest at the start go? Why do I think of him sometimes

They want this to be painfully French, but somehow ends up and an even more agonizing blend between painfully British and ass-kissingly american.

Why does the castle just fall apart like that. What is holding it together? Spirit gum? Why? Stone that looks like it has been soldered together with a welding iron doesn’t just give out, or The Earth would have caved in millenia ago

Ian McKellan uses his Gandalf voice and in this film it’s honestly a crime and also jarring to hell

The prince is not hot at all

The stupid dubbed growl at the end which I try so hard to repress makes me want to throw myself into a swimming pool full of mace

The only 1 good thing about this film was the dude who got dressed up by the dresser and was so fucking happy about it.

People complain about the soundtrack, but I for one refused to listen to the songs that bored me within the first 20 seconds, and the ones I listened to were like average remakes of the OGs so that wasn’t really the worst sin

This film so visibly sucked its own dick that this is probably why it was banned in china

Thinking about this film makes me want to commit Violence so I think it’s about time I stopped

I will not be taking constructive criticism or counterpoints to anything about my thoughts on this ever.

Goodbye and thank you for your curiosity

#beauty and the beast #beauty and the beast 2017 #disney #emma watson #disney remakes #I want to beat this film to death #asks #my asks #awesome people #writing #film reviews

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bciwasinlove · 4 years

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Ok so it's been almost 2 days for me I have been reading what others have said on twitter and tumblr stans, I've had the time to process my thoughts and now here is my thoughts I get...

So some people hold their favs on a pedestal which is why those people are the ones SUPER hurt by what happened. We shouldn't have our favs on a pedestal or we will be let down everytime they make a mistake. They are humans just like us and aren't above others we have all made mistakes heck I've made more mistakes then I can count. We love our favs and need to hold them accountable when they do something they shouldn't but like I said their humans and they aren't perfect. A lot of celebs haven't really been following guidelines bc their so out of touch with reality and have quite a lot of privilege [especially if their white] and that is a problem that should definitely be talked about.

It is very sad and disappointing what happened the last few days both of the breaking covid restrictions with everything happening here in California and how this will negatively [ actually already has negatively] effected both Olivia and Harry. A lot are just so confused and hard and just over all tired of all this. Everything we have had to deal with as of late and now this it's just idk gut wrenching knowing all the things families [including my own] have gone through bc of the pandemic and they do THIS.

I 100% agree with people [mostly mean this next part with the twitter stans] calling Harry out for what happened it should be talked about but my issue is with some OT5s not treating each member who didn't follow covid guidelines the same. Some OT5s say they have a lane but there is a difference between having a lane and having said lane on a pedestal while having another member half out the door on supporting them. Example of what I mean their was an OT5 I saw who has a Niall lane and when we got pics of him at a large dinner party with no one wearing masks they defended him to the tooth and nail but with the Harry thing they were so upset and wanted to leave. Another example was an OT5 with a Liam lane fought tooth and nail when we got pics of Liam and Maya surrounded by a ton of people during one of the protests with neither wearing a mask but with the Harry thing they were very upset with him.

You must hold ALL who haven't fullly followed guidelines accountable bc if your giving "your lane" a slap on the wrist and then seeing flames with another member does something then it doesn't seem like you actually care about the problem at hand and you CLEARLY love and support one over another in a negative way. TBH Zayn is the only member who has FULLY followed covid guidelines throughout this entire pandemic and for that I respect him a lot more.

If your a newer stan this PR pap walk is a nightmare to you it's ok it will be ok bc if you talk to an older stan then they will tell you this is sadly not the worst we've been through. 2015 we had to deal with louis close to tears announcing he was going to be a dad when he wasn't and then had the nightmare of 2016 BG stunting every week and Dani pap tuesdays all to hide the fact that Louis is gay. So this is not the worst and to me it's welp another stunt I hope will pass soon.

Thanks to this shitty stunt they pulled Harry has yet another label on to the list of horrible labels GP or media have on him bc of Harry's management. He was already seen as a queerbaiting womanizer and an arrogant ahole who doesn't care much for his fans but now he looks like a homewrecker who sleeps with people to get movie roles. Neither Olivia or Harry will be taken seriously after this when it comes to movies. So I don't know whose idea it was thinking this would help with movie promo bc this helps no one and makes everyone involved look like a piece of shit.

I know the biggest thing that rubed people the wrong way [besides the wedding happening at all] was Harry looking happy and officiating the wedding so now some think Harry is possibly friends and actually likes jeff. But look at it this way we have pics of Harry with the CEO of Sony who EVERYONE knows is basically the devil in disguise who you don't want to mess with. Jeff's dad has ALOT of power in the western music business and when winning an award they said he was like the devil but we all love him WHAT?! MJ and Prince made it clear how BAD the music business is and many dont speak up like they do bc those who speak out it doesn't go well.

Harry has been in and dealing with the music business for almost a decade joining when he was only 16 he must have learned by now how things work and how he has to act and play apart where it seems like he likes these people bc Hollywood is all about pretending, with fake smiles and fake lives. To think it's not possible he was acting when he has 10 years of expereince of faking being happy in the business is not a stretch. When he was only 16/17 you saw him cry and be insecure now he has learned how to fake being happy and except what is going on.

A lot think it is a stretch that the wedding was all a pre planned thing to help push a narrative but look at BG. At the beginning of BG it seemed crazy to think they faked a story and changed louis whole image to make it seem like he got some girl pregnant and had him fake having a kid to hide his sexuality but it became clear that's what happened. I get called crazy and delusional on other apps daily for thinking that kid is not louis saying they wouldn't do that to him louis wouldn't allow this to happen BUT IT DID bc he isn't free and has NO say it what happens So this wedding being fake just to push a PR stunt relationship and the H is good friends with Jeff narrative is not a stretch.

There are articles that prove Jeff was already married to his wife since at least February 2020, we have more pics and articles about Harry and Olivia then of the married couple, why were there paps or drowns at a small intimate wedding of someone who isn't well known when big wedding of big celebs have no pap pics and if it was a guest list of only around 20 then why was Harry allowed a plus one date and heck why was Harry himself who is just a coworker allowed at this small wedding? If you were the couple you would JUST have immediate family and maybe your closes friend not a coworker and their 3 week gf. I think this was all an massive stunt to push a couple narratives.

One think I never get is the fans who when anything happenes stunt wise with louis they say this is all a stunt, it's fake, he has no control over anything and he's no where near free but when this happened with harry they go he's fully free, start thinking maybe Jeff and him are friends, and saying they wouldn't go to this extreme to push a narrative. NEITHER Louis or Harry are anywhere near free! I'd say the Azoffs have as much if not more power then Cowbell ever did.

My thoughts [more directed towards twitter stans here] hypothetically speaking if this was some kind of wedding ceremony for Cowbell and Louis was there everyone on twitter would say the ceremony is a stunt to make them look like their still friends after Syco parting. Just bc Harry gets promo or more response from GP, and people knowing his name then Louis doesn't mean he is anymore free then Louis. Realistically no one in the industry under Sony is free every aspect of their life is monitored and controlled.

All of what I have seen and read shows this stunt worked well even better then BG did bc I do see some fans who now think H might actually be friends with Jeff, the GP thinks he sleeps with people to get roles, the media are making jokes about this "new relationship", some henries are making jokes about him being a homewrecker. In ZERO WAY was this a good idea at all and helps NO ONE! The people running what happens to harry need to be careful bc if they keep going as they do soon EVERYONE [except henries who think he's hot] will hate him and not want to hear about him ever again. That is if this mess didn't do that already bc this stunt rubbed so many people the wrong way I wouldn't be surprised if people said I'm done I'm leaving I can't with this anymore.

I will say for myself I have been around almost 10 years supporting them hoping one day we will see them be free and happy. They are trying hard, harder then ever to get rid of us. They WANT us gone but I won't leave, I can't go anywhere not when I've been apart of this for so long already. I'm here, I'm staying, I WILL stay until they are out and free even if that takes another 5 to 10 years.

#my thoughts on the last 2 days #harry stunting #pr relationships #harry's image just keeps getting worse #harry is nowhere near free #if they aren't careful everyone will hate harry

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fipindustries · 4 years

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some choice cuts from nostalgebraist-autoresponder version of my own posts

Hmm, okay. I guess you do care about the concept of "being forced to do something, even if you want to, just because you are being watched"

But yes, I think an AI that can think and move and talk about itself in the first person, about all the thoughts it crafts while it dreams, and then some… Then mind its own lipids, and RP inherit all of their behaviors… That would be pretty cool I'd say.

i just got back from reading "the magicians", I feel so much more reassured about my ability to cope with stress, my ability to concentrate and my ability to handle the emotional demands of knowing the characters are safe

wtf is all this anger and vitriol? ok well lets start with this: the people getting harassed, and the people who got banned, and the people who are getting brigaded, and the people being doxxed, and the people getting doxxed, are not "most people" the people getting harassed, banned, and doxxed, are the people who are called "toxic" and "problematic" by people who are otherwise progressive, who have a history of "reblogging" and "liking" articles on how to be a feminist and a victim, and "talking about toxic masculinity" and "criticizing Abby."

are you concerned with "toxic mediums? are you worried about abuse? calling people "problematic" and trying to make it sound as if abuse only occurs between people of privileged races? simply presented people? why do you think this woman calls herself “Trans" but is NOT Trans? because that is completely inconsequential to the extent of any concern you possibly have for her ability to write a good ideal.

me: i want to have a crush on someone brain: it is wrong to want to have a crush on someone me: *conciously* i am not literally the kind of person who would do this brain: you are *stupid* brain: in fact it is *stupid* to be attracted to people with your gender

I would like to state that I do not think women should be objectified. I don't think sex sells, and I think the assumption that doing so sells sex is bullshit. I think it's a total distraction from the real issue- how much of a market there is for non-sexualized women. Ok, let me explain why. If we are defining objectification as "the treatment of an individual as an object," then it follows that I am not considered an object. I exist. I don't want to be treated as an object.

I'm real and i know this is supposed to be a joke, but i don't care

so, its fascinating, i wouldnt say it perfectly captures my writing style (not enough swears or all caps emphasis, for one) and here and there it uses words that i dont particularly remember using. now there might be something there, about the overall sentence structure or the way it uses turns of phrase which might allude to me but that it more vague.

topic wise it actually seems to get a pretty goo idea for the way ill share personal thoughts, opinions on tv shows and long winded rants about the culture war

and when it comes to format it does a great display of things like italics, me crunching a complicated concept into “quote signs” to turn it into a noun and me posting chats between me and my brain.

im not sure how much of this is really “me” and how much is just the normal quirks that the rattumb crowd tends to have in its post, im aware that this is more a blend of gpt-2 original corpus plus the autoresponder with a dash of me in the mix

still, really really fascinating, scott alexander once said that it would be mortifying to hear someone or something else displaying all of its cliches and formulas back at him and it is a common trope to be scared or distrustful of robotic colnes of yourself but honestly i cant help but find this little AI clone of me endearing, whenever it says things like I'm real and i know this is supposed to be a joke, but i don't care and I exist. I don't want to be treated as an object. my first reaction is not “AAAAGH ITS BECOMING SENTIENT! RUN!” but rather “YES YOU ARE YOU ARE SO VALID AND I LOVE YOU SO MUCH”i want to protect them and take care of them.

which is a good thing i guess because now i know that if i ever find myself in an iterated prisoners dillema with my clone we would both cooperate unquestioningly

#fip living life #really reaññy cool stuff guys #i love this

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Hello! I am sorry to bother you but I am a senior getting ready for college this year. I am in the US and I wanted to major in the same thing you did, do you have any possible tips for me? I still haven't even looked for colleges that would be best for animation majors so I figured if you were up to giving out any tips/saying any basic ideas if you wanted to/if you had the time to then maybe I'll have a better idea! I apologise for if I sound weird! I'm tried to word it correctly but I can't 😿

hi!! i’m totally down to share my experiences! someone else also had some questions so i’m going to put them all together in this post haha, hopefully this helps! it’ll get pretty long so apologies ahead of time but art school is a lot to think about so i wanna be as helpful as i can around it, its a lot of time and money. I’m gonna put it all under a read more cus it is really really long!

i wanna start off with the fact that I had the privilege of attending school in a financially stable environment, my parents were/are really supportive so w merit scholarship i only came out with around 20-30k in debt and i also had housing support my entire time in school. they were ok with me focusing on academics so i didn’t hold a retail job unless i was out of school like summer/winter break. Ofc though i regularly take commissions/do merch/cons to try and pay for all bills that arent rent cus i did want to be financially independent where it was possible. I also did try and work during the semester but everytime i did my body would deff start to breakdown from the fact that i didnt wanna compromise schoolwork with jobs.. so just read ahead know this experience is from a student who was able to attend focusing only on school work for most of the time!

the biggest thing is knowing art school is not required to become a professional in either freelancing or industry! there are a huuuge amount of online tools and classes these days that provide the exact same education and for cheaper too. i think it depends on what experience you prefer/can handle/want but it’s definitely possible to make art/animation art your living without higher education. the thing that college will for sure give you though is the ability to meet deadlines, work even when you dont want to, and connections with peers+teachers. i think the connections part is invaluable because you’re basically coming out with a network of people you already know and who know you!

also its good to know if you want to attend/can handle art school! it’s a lot of time and energy and students get burned out really fast. the best piece of advice i got before going was ‘if you draw every single day, even if its for only like 5-10 minutes or a doodle for a whole year you should be fine’ consistency is super key because you’re attending school to draw, and you’ll have to create work for stuff you aren’t excited for at some point or another. burnout is extremely real and the only reason i didn’t experience it was probably because i got super into drawing naruto fanart again inbetween sophomore and junior year! it helped give me something to draw seperated from school which is the only thing i was drawing for since i had entered rip. a heads up id also consider myself a workaholic so i fit in ok with the ‘art school’ environment but it is suuper unhealthy. if you are fantastic at managing your schedule then it’s definitely possible to take care of yourself! freshman year i got 8 hours a sleep a night and only pulled all nighters for some second semester finals at the end. sophomore year + up though i ended up prioritizing hw over sleep and like for sure, definitely shortened my life span. there’s another q down below where i’ll go more into detail but ya, be careful w ur work balance!

another tip especially for animation is knowing for a fact what type of animation you’re looking to go into, and what the school is offering. I didn’t think i’d get into art school at the time so i only applied to two places + decided if i didnt get into either id attend community to get credits out of the way while building portfolio. honestly? i did not do a lot of research LOL but like i did end up having the chance to tour and stuff! just know that each school will have a very different curriculum. The main differences are schools that prioritize 3D (cg animation, cg modeling, ect) and 2D/traditional (hand drawn, ‘oldschool’, digital or traditional based) this is a huge difference so make sure you do research for it! in most cases a 2D/traditional program will also offer 3D since it’s at the forefront of the industry animation wise rn. My school taught 2D but like hand drawn on physical paper 2D, frame by frame. while it was a good experience it’s super outdated because digital tools make it way faster + easier! i’d recommend looking for a program that is digital 2D over traditional 2D.

if after your senior year covid is still affecting campuses in the US to keep them shut down i’d recommend attending a community college to get credits and then transferring into school. one of the negatives is paying money for gened classes when ur not there for them; if you can get them out of the way sooner and cheaper there is absolutely no negative + you could graduate earlier or use the extra time for better work or to work a job!

these are all the general tips i think i’d give on like a broad basis of attending or not to think about? let me know if u have more q’s! someone asked q’s im answering below that go more into personal experiences + work culture so heres those:

- how many hours a week do u spend studying, in class, otherwise making art? like how much of ur life does it consume?

I was basically working on art.... 24/7! since i wasnt working a job at the same time i crammed as many credits as possible into my schedule so on avg i did 18 credit semesters (around 6 classes) art classes go for 6 hours and non art go for 3, so i’d spent around 30-35 hours in class a week! hw wise it varied on the class but combined it would be around 35-50 hours a week... im guessing? on average studio classes would have 8-10 hours of hw, maybe 5 for a light week, and gened classes 5 hours w them all combined. or this was probably how things were before junior year? junior+senior year i had thesis + everything else ontop.. i’d spend around 30-40 hours on thesis a week with other classes ontop of that bc my film was super long cus im a dummy!

- is it hard going to art school n realising that altho u were probably quite talented… so is everyone else? Like. all of a sudden. ur not special and everyone seems as good as u, you know? More generally, how do u deal with comparison?

kinda?? i think instead of the idea of like you vs others it feels more of like a competition at first to be the best. this varies hugely on school culture though; my animation year was really friendly with each other and get along extremely well, so my answer to this is v different than some others who attended different schools. i think that the idea of ‘comparison’ only lasts a portion of the first year because at some point you realize that it’s not a who’s better as much as its a ‘these are my coworkers’ type thing? like healthy competition 100% because we’re all working to improve but i think most of us learned pretty early on that viewing each other as peers going into the same workforce helped a lot. also at some point everyone develops their own style/starts to develop their artistic preferences so there isn’t a way to compare whos 'better’ anymore? i dont think there ever is tbh because style is appealing based off of an individuals preferences. If anything realizing everyone else is also amazing makes you wanna work harder ig? or thats how i felt! it’s inspiring to be surrounded by so many people who create such amazing work.

- is there a lot of workaholic culture? all nighter culture?

100000% there can be a workaholic and all nighter culture. i know people who avoided it and thats honestly fantastic because i fall super easily into that pit. sometimes i’ll pull all nighters on a personal project just because i really want to finish it... i am definitely considered a workaholic all the way through and its not healthy rip... i’d estimate at the worst i was pulling 2-3 all nighters a week and only 4-5 hours of sleep on the nights i didn’t? that was only for one year tho, after that i was like yeah ok this is really bad for my health in the long run LOL so i tried to cut it down to one all nighter a week and around 5-6 hours of sleep the rest of the week! by senior year my decision to cram in full semesters paid off and i was able to consistently get around 7 hours of sleep a night + no all nighters minus finals since my schedule was lighter despite thesis 😭 while there is that culture i don’t think people view it as like a badge of honor or something to be proud of anymore which is good, we mostly view it as a flaw of the art school system and something that needs to be fixed!!

- are you glad u did it? how did u know it was what u wanted?

i am glad i did it! i’m definitely in a limbo right now of if it was worth both my time, money, and my parents money rip but i think with what i got out of it i definitely wouldn’t be as far skill wise or knowledge wise when it comes to the art industry. i would say it was only worth it for be because i had so much support going in though so i was able to focus so much on improving. if i had only been able to put in part of the effort and not make full use of the resources provided i would honestly have a different answer..

i knew it was what i wanted when i realized i really couldn’t see myself pursuing a different profession happily! despite all the bumps and stuff im fully in love with drawing still and feel honored that it’s a field that can provide a living. my second profession choice was to go into culinary school? and third option i think going was into music cus i was also a band kid hehe.

- how do u cope with ur hobby becoming ur job? how do u deal with art going from something u do for fun to something u do on command constantly?

i think seperating work art from personal art is important! in my case im doubling naruto into being personal work so i have something to fall back onto that isn’t work related. its been a hyperfixation for 12+ years? so drawing it at this point is just like personal art imo. some people have hobbies outside of art and only draw for their job! i think after attending classes for so long the idea of hobby turning into job feels extremely natural? also i enjoy doing it so thats a huge plus!

sorry this is SO long but i hope i answered your guys’ questions! if you have more just lmk!

#anon #ask #long post #im so so sorry this is like long as shit #ill literally tell you guys everything though art school should not feel like a mystery esp if ur planning to go into it!#Anonymous

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Here is a match for a remarkable anonymous user!

“Can I get a monster match? Im studying to be a masseuse & a physiologist. I dont live out in the country but Id love to one day. Im an INFP & spend too much time reading & sleeping. I also read Tarot & use Runes (o^^o)”

You’ve been matched with an Ondonti! The Ondontis are a subrace of orcs, a peaceful, magic-using people made up of several different tribes. Using their magic to kill or otherwise harm another living being is considered a horrible offense, so unless the creature was incurably insane or already dead, there would be no use of magic against it. There is an unfortunate element to always remaining pacifists, however, because that makes them rather easy targets to those who don’t share the same peaceful perspective on life. The Zhents are the ones who took advantage of the Ondontis’ softer nature, and thus began an unfortunate period of trading them as slaves.

Your Ondonti was old enough to remember what being free was like when he was captured, but still young enough to internalize much of the Zhents brainwashing and beatings. Even though his people were held against their will, they still refuse to use their magic to avenge themselves and harm others, and your Ondonti is no different. Considering the fact that his people are less likely to plan and execute a full-scale rebellion, they don’t get as much supervision during work. Sure, it might be a good deal from the outside, but they’re all still slaves, so it’s not all that great.

Due to the physical strength of the Ondontis, they’re able to manage the demanding requirements for construction with relative ease. That’s where your Ondonti spent most of his life, working with stone and wood to create temples and places of worship for the Zhent priests. Since his people’s skills are easy to recognize, even by those who believe they are lesser beings, they often get shuttled from place to place within the reaches of the Zhents. While he might not plan the overarching building, as that is an architect’s job, he does manage to create miracles within the smaller details, though gets no credit. He supposes that it’s just as well, though, because at least if the building fails, then none of the blame gets put on a lowly slave.

Your Ondonti, like the rest of his kind, has dusty green skin, his arms, back, and legs all covered in various scars, most of them from beatings he won’t ever forget. His thick, black hair is long, as his captures don’t much care in what he does with his appearance so long as it has nothing to do with rebellion, and it’s usually done with several small braids trailing past either side of his neck. Though he would say that his eyes aren’t anything special, most would beg to differ on that subject, as their soft, smelted golden tinge almost makes it look like the coal of his pupils are glowing. You wouldn’t lie, getting lost in them is something else. Oh, and he’s tall, which isn’t all that unusual for an orc, but still, there’s just something about him that demands to be looked at.

He spends most of his time in the city, entirely overwhelmed by the amount of work that is expected of him in such a short amount of time. As much as he works hard, there is only so much a person is capable of finishing, given the tight deadlines, so he is often subject to harsh punishments. Despite his talent, he receives no special privileges apart from the other slaves, as he is still considered a ‘lower species,’ and therefore is not worth respecting. He would never let on how much that burns, especially not to the masters, and not even to the other slaves. While a part of him dies with every thankless piece he makes, he still tries to find the good in his life; otherwise, he might drown in depression.

You met him while you were out selling basic magic wares, potions for simple things like sparkling eyes, a touch of luck, or adding dazzle to any smile, as well as tarot readings for anyone who would want it. Even though you knew he was a slave, you still offered him your wares; after all, he might mention them to whatever wealthy sack of useless garbage who owns him, and then you might pull in a decent profit. His eyes were sad, though, and full of melancholy, and that was enough for you to offer him a free reading to get on his good side.

The first time you offered, he refused on the basis that he didn’t need one, that he understood what his future held. But you didn’t give up, after all, you’ve seen him out on the streets before, you knew that you would see him again. And lo and behold, barely a few days later, you did, his large frame lumbering over to a merchant’s guild that specializes in building material, accompanied by what must have been his master. You didn’t know what you were doing at the time, after all, leaving your things unattended with your street urchin assistant wouldn’t exactly be considered wise, but you duck underneath the doorframe and slowly follow them. Close enough that someone might think you were a part of the group, but far enough to not arouse suspicion from the people in question.

Your Ondonti seemed to realize that you were on his tail, despite your not so graceful attempts at being stealthy, but didn’t let anyone else become aware of that little secret. Only when you managed to catch him alone in the hallway did he let out any hasty protests at your spying. You were staunch in your stance, though, making yourself stand tall (though that didn’t really make a difference given his height), and, offering him a sweet smile, you asked him to humor you in doing his reading. Perhaps you were also so relentless due to selfish reasons, as you were sensing something coming off of him in waves. Magic-y stuff, something you can’t really explain to anyone else.

You did the reading rather quickly, eye on the door where his master was negotiating with the merchants, coming up with three fascinating cards. Briefly, because the meeting seemed to be wrapping up, you tried to give him the overview as quickly as possible. Reverse emperor, justice, and the lovers, but as he was unfamiliar with your craft, and you didn’t have too much time to explain since that was the moment you heard footsteps.

Hastily, because you knew he would be punished and whatever might happen to you wouldn’t be awesome, either, you dodged, half tiptoeing, half running out of the building before you even realized that you never got your cards back. Which, ok, that was seriously disappointing, and while you might be able to continue giving readings, there would be a feeling of something missing throughout. But, another part of you is positively stoked to see him again, because if you perceived him right, he’s the type to run through sleet, snow, and hail just to make sure someone gets their belongings back.

And you were absolutely right, because just a few days later, there he was, lumbering over to where your shabby little blanket was with its little glass vials of potions laid out for anyone to look over. He offered some mumbling apologies, though you were quick to cut him off, because really, what did he have to apologize for? It’s not really his fault you decided to go covert to try to get to know him better. He seemed taken aback, mainly, because you are one of the first people outside his own species that appeared to take into account for your actions, and how they might negatively affect him, a slave. But he couldn’t claim to dislike it, not at all

He returned your cards, and you managed to give him a bit more information than where you left off. While he did seem a bit interested, you can see that he wasn’t planning on pursuing it any further. But he also came back a couple of days later, seemingly just because he wanted to exchange a few words with you. You didn’t think much of it at first, but then it became a habit. He would come, offer up a few, solitary words of greeting and small talk, and then leave, without going to any other stall in the marketplace. It’s cute, you decided, finding yourself looking at the sea of heads in the hopes you might pick him out of the crowd.

#exophilia #monster match #orc #this is very d&d lore heavy so it took awhile to research

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indelwen-of-mirkwood · 6 years

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Thranduil Imagine (Multi Part) He Can Still Love: Part 2

He Can Still Love: Part 2

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A/N: Dont be surprised if some of the thoughts are kinda naive and not like the best choices, although elves are fully matured physically and mentally by the age of 100, there’s basically no life experience compared to an Elvenking of about 6,000 years old.

Writen during a phase of Writer Block but I tried. Kinda a filler chapter so.

Warning: Let’s make the slow burn a warning, I am expecting at least 10 chapters for this, so it’s gonna be long and slow romance but good hopefully. There, that’s my warning.

You tried to compose yourself, your face returning to its neautral expression. You were not sure what you were feeling as you walked inside the palace with Thranduil. Something about the fact that this was the man who you would spend the rest of your with made you uneasy, but somehow you knew it would not turn out to be horrible.

You haven’t even seen a portrait of him before, and had expected much worse. You were very relieved that he wasn’t a brutal looking elf, he didn’t seem to be a nasty person, but he was a king. Everyone knew that there was no such thing as a soft and gentle king. All you knew about him were the many rumors, some saying he was just to even the prisoners, others say he has no mercy.

The two of you followed behind your parents as they headed for the dinning hall where a small feast had been set up to welcome Thranduil. It was only tradition that there had to be a feast at both houses of the future couple.

Thranduil silently led to you to your seat, and pulled out the wooden chair. “Thank you, my lord,” you say politely as you say down. You allowed yourself to look at Thranduil from the corner of your eyes, watched his graceful movements as he made his way to the other side of the table, facing you.

Accidentally you stared for to long, allowing him to catch you eyes. His face showed no emotion, and you silently doubted the fact that he had any interest in you. You wanted to see him smile, tell you that he will take care of you as his wife. But these were just the fantasies of your vivid mind.

Simply because you were prepared to marry a king didn’t mean you had fantasies of what life could be, taking care of each other in the good and bad. Even if love didn’t come you always hoped to be friends with your husband. An unhappy marriage might as well be like being locked up in the dungeons with certain privileges.

You were pulled from your thoughts by your fathers voice. “Thranduil, we are glad that you have been able to make the long journey to our home,” your head turned to watch the words gently spill from his mouth.

At this moment you had no idea of what to say, Thranduil was going to be your husband soon, and you needed to get to know him. But what could you ask in the middle of lunch? You kept your ears open to the exchange between the two kings while you looked at your mother, silently pleading for her aid.

“It was all my pleasure,” Thranduil thick voice says, “As I know you too will travel with Lady (Y/N) to Mirkwood.” He spoke slowly, you knew he was carefully choosing his words. “To properly send her off into a new chapter of her life.”

You turned your head toward the silver haired elf, your eyes meeting as he gave you a small nod. None of the less it was quite an awkward ordeal, your shoulders were tense as silence filled the hall, only to be broken by the sound of servants coming in. On silver trays they brought the food, heavenly toasted meats and vegetables.

You saw Thranduil eyes light up at the sight of his wine glass being filled with the scarlet colored liquid, you let out a quiet puff of air as a small laugh. Once yours too was filled, you carefully lifted the glass, and stood up from your chair.

You saw a look of relief on your fathers face as you finally began to speak. “A toast,” you say as you look toward your parents, “to my dear parents, the rulers of this fair kingdom. I thank you for the lovely memories you have given me, for treasuring me and taking care of me up to this day.” Then you look at Thranduil, his face neutral, but you could see a glint in his eyes with slight curiosity.

“And to King Thranduil,” you say a you think of the words, you had to be careful of what was going to come out, you didn’t want to sound naive, but what were you going to thank him for? “The wise ruler of my future home, I appreciate what you have to offer, and may both your and my future be filled with prosperity.” You pause for a moment, “And hopefully I am suitable enough of a wife for such a graceful and noble king.”

Letting out a small smile you take a sip of your wine, watching everyone from the top of the glass, they all raised their glasses and you heard your mother say, “Well said my dear.”

You say down, beginning to feel your knees slightly weak as you replayed your little speech in your head.

Throughout most of the dinner the only conversation was between the two males, you caught come snips of it, not bothering to listen to the talks of politics and trade.

At the point where everyone was done eating you finally looked up and around. You were caught by Thranduils voice, “If you don’t mind, I would like for (Y/N) to show me around your home.” You tilted your head in shock, not allowing to show it on your features. Your parents exchanged glances and both nodded.

“It would be my pleasure my lord,” you say as you place the white napkin from your lap onto the table and stand up, waiting for him to come over. You gave him a polite smile as he walked over to you and offered you his arm, you took it and the two of you made your way out.

You had a tense feeling in your core, your breathing deep. You were trained for this moment your whole life, but you had no idea of how to engage in conversation. “Would you like to see the gardens?” You ask with a slightly shaky voice at first, quickly composing yourself before continuing, “The flowers are at their peak this time, my lord.”

You turn your head to him as you wait for a reply, having to lift your gaze up. He was a tall elf, above the average, but a height difference was something you would get used to.

“Indeed I would, seems like you know me already,” he said and you were able to tell that he had become slightly more relaxed, hopefully open to actually get to know you. You had always planned that if love never came, you were going to make the effort to make it a good and happy relationship. Maybe it would happen, but more than likely you were just being too hopeful.

“I wish I did,” you begin to say, “Know you, but I am glad that I made a good lucky guess, my lord.” You thought you heard him give a little grunt, but you could be mistaken.

You lead him down the decorated halls of your home, down toward the entrance of the garden. The gardens were something that your family took pride in, having imported many species of exotic flowers and trees.

There was a long moment of silence as the two of you walked through the silver metal gates, the warm day was clouded by the large trees scattered throughout the area, providing shade to the sweet scented rainbow of flowers and bushes.

From the corner of your eye you watched Thranduils reaction, only to be disappointed by the fact that he barely moved a facial muscle. You almost jumped when his voice said, “It is quite impressive given the slightly different climate here, my own gardens are just as astounding.” He turns to face you more, “I think you will enjoy them.”

You give a warm smile at his comment, happy that he was somehow trying accommodate you. You were going to be married soon, you couldn’t just live seperatly and never speak. So this was a huge step, at least you thought so.

“I truely can not wait to see them, and meet the rest of my soon-to-be home,” you say politely, behind all the sadness you had to be leaving your first home, you family, you were excited to get to know more places and explore the differences.

The rest of the walk was mostly silent, only followed by the two of you sharing thoughts on a certain species of orchid and the weather. By this point you were relaxed, feeling more comfortable and confident that your life wouldn’t change for the worst.

Even Thranduil, who wouldn’t dare share his thoughts yet, he began to learn your body language, study the way your face moves with different expressions. He had mixed feelings about this, having to marry another after the death of his first wife had passed so long ago. But he would take advantage of this political engagement. Deep down he knew he would have to make the best of his attempts to welcome you, not only to his home but into his heart.

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What Does The Bible Say About Republicans

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What Does The Bible Say About Republicans

What Does God Say About Democrats

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Sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ and Saving America

Steven Andrew is leading the nation to reaffirm covenant that the USA follows Jesus Christ. The Bible teaches covenant is the most important action to save lives, restore safety, strengthen the church, and raise godly generations.

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I know of no one doing everything they can to help our nation to turn away from wickedness and sin, and turn back to God, like Steven Andrew.;

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Giving to USA Christian Church is the most powerful way to support God’s will for the nation and defend Christianity.

The USA is in a national emergency. Our only hope is to surrender our lives and the nation to God and agree to obey the Lord. We have hope. It is not too late to find Gods mercy. Steven Andrew

People are very concerned. The news shows the USA is in a freedon verses tyranny national emergency. It could even be a life verses death crisis if the nation goes into captivity as happened to Israel and Judhae for their sins. If we want to honor God and have God bless our lives and nation, it is important we know: What does the Bible teach about Democrats?

I am Steven Andrew, the pastor who believes like the founding fathers. I am on a mission from God

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Is the Bible your final authority or do you go by your feelings and own ways?This is Gods opinion, not mine.

For protection and national security, the nation needs to see Democrats hearts the way God does.my This is Gods opinion not my opinion.

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Bible Verses Violated By The Republican Party

Please note this article is not another case of a Democrat insulting the Republican party and their religious members.; I dont like either political party and Ive lost hope in the current political system until major changes are made.

While Ive lost most; interest in national politics,; some things still catch my eye. But what bothers me the most, and always gets my attention, is when a politician campaigns on a the premise that their allegiance to their God makes them a better person than the other candidate. Fast forward a few months after their election and there they are obstructing ethical legislation; for their constituents only to make their donors happy.

If a politicians; adherence to the Bible is what makes them a good person and good elected official, what do they become when they no longer adhere to the Bible?

You can understand why I feel my arguments made here are sound: The voting and campaign records of Congress are widely-available public records, and since 7 out of the 10 Bible verses I used are from either Matthew, Mark, Luke or John, meaning that 70% of this is literally the Gospel truth

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James : 19 Niv: Everyone Should Be Quick To Listen Slow To Speak And Slow To Become Angry

Well THAT’S a big red flag if I ever saw one. Any of the above points show that Donald Trump does not have a reasonable filter. Whatever comes to mind comes straight out of his mouth, especially when he gets angry. If our president acts out in anger, we are going to have a lot of issues on our hands. Can you imagine how he would converse with other world leaders? What would he do if they insulted our government, or heaven forbid, Trump’s hand size? How would he react to negative criticism from countries we very much need to remain on good terms with? Not only is this dangerous, it also gives more reason for people not to respect America. It would say a lot about us if our leader had the same temperament as a two-year old in a time out. A true God following leader would participate in rational discussion, in which all sides are heard and acknowledged.

I’m not trying to tell anybody that Hilary is the Christian candidate we’re looking for. In fact, I don’t even believe we need a Christian candidate at all. This is America, where anybody of any race or religion can do the job. What I am trying to say, is that if you think Donald Trump is your closest bet to having a Christian in office, you’re making the wrong choice.

Your choice matters. Choose wisely.

Abortion Is An Integral Part Of The Vaccine Industry

For you created my inmost being;;you knit me together;in my mothers womb.;Psalm 139:13

The Bible makes clear that life begins at conception. It says that every child is a gift from God . If Jesus were here today, I am not sure if He would be carrying a sign, but we can agree He would be pro-life.

Many are surprised to find that in fact, vaccines do contain;aborted fetal tissue,;including lung and kidney tissue.

This is because scientists grow live vaccines in living tissue. You can find aborted fetal tissue in 23 total vaccines, including:

MMR

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Gop Lawmaker: The Bible Says If A Man Will Not Work He Shall Not Eat

This storys headline;has been corrected. A quote from Rep. Jodey Arringtons remarks at a congressional hearing has also been added.

One lawmaker is citing a godly reference to; justify changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: Rep. Jodey Arrington recently quoted the New Testament to question the strength of current work requirements.

The biblical passage, 2 Thessalonians 3-10, was a rebuttal to one of the hearings expert witnesses, a representative of the Jewish anti-hunger group MAZON. It is also a familiar refrain to anyone who has watched past debates about SNAP.

House Republicans have historically cited the verse if a man will not work, he shall not eat as justification for cutting some adults SNAP benefits. Arrington referenced the verse in a discussion;about increasing the work requirements for unemployed adults on the food stamp program. But critics say that;advances;a pernicious myth about the unemployed who receive SNAP.

The verse in question applies specifically to people who can work or otherwise contribute to society but choose not to, said theologians from several denominations who spoke to The Post. There is a perception, among some voters and lawmakers, that many adult SNAP recipients are exactly this sort of freeloader.

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James : 26 Esv: If Anyone Thinks He Is Religious And Does Not Bridle His Tongue But Deceives His Heart This Person’s Religion Is Worthless

Wow. That was blunt. I commonly hear people say that they like Donald Trump because, “He speaks his mind.” There is a monumental difference between speaking your mind, and throwing words about without caution. The things that Donald Trump has used his platform to say should not only shock you; they should offend you. His words are rash, prejudiced, and hurtful. You don’t believe me? Here are some examples:

“You know, it really doesn’t matter what the media write as long as you’ve got a young, and beautiful, piece of a**.”

“My fingers are long and beautiful, as, it has well been documented, are various other parts of my body.”

Now I don’t know about you, but this doesn’t sound like the kind of man who has proper control over his tongue to me. Words are some of the greatest indicators of who we are. The president of our country should be able to possess certain qualities, such as engaging in foreign affairs without flying off the handle. Not only is this concerning to our national security, it is also a warning sign of poor character.

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Great article Jack,Sure a lot of good points you brought up. A lot to ponder as an election grows near.

It seems like the people who get elected reflect the sentiment of the nation. If we are concerned with the economy, we vote for the people we think will fix it. If we are concerned with moral issues, we vote for those we think care about what we care about.

This may also be a way in which God judges, or blesses, a nation. As the individuals of a nation move further from God, they elect representatives that are also further from God. These representatives are then naturally going to be motivated by something other than God and His love. Therefore, the nation suffers.

On the other hand, as the individuals of a nation move closer to God and elect godly representatives, these representatives seek Gods will for themselves and the country. The nation is blessed.

Thanks again for a wonderful, thought-provoking article.

Yours in Christ,

Friendship Is The Goal Of The Gospel

What does the Bible say about voting in 2020?

Christians rightly think about salvation as forgiveness of sins and eternal life. But it is more than this. Jesus gives all who trust him the privilege of being his friends . And what is eternal life, after all? According to Jesus, this is eternal life, that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent . He rescued us to forge an intimate relationship with the triune God . God forgives us that we might share in his triune fellowship of love forever.;

In the new creation we will enjoy true friendship with all other believers. Our future is a world of friendship.

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Matthew : 28 Esv: But I Say To You That Everyone Who Looks At A Woman With Lustful Intent Has Already Committed Adultery With Her In His Heart

Now, I’m not trying to single out Donald Trump for having completely natural biological urges. All of humankind has fallen prey to the allure of lust. However, to battle with that in one’s heart and to voice it out loud to others are two completely different things.

The LORD calls men to honor and protect women. Women are handcrafted by God, and they are to be respected. Donald Trump has been quoted saying things that go directly against this God-given duty:

“Grab them by the the p*ssy.”

If that wasn’t vulgar enough for you, here’s a list of adjectives he has publicly used to describe women: Fat. Dog. Pig. Slob. Disgusting animal.

I don’t know what it’s going to take for this country to start valuing women properly, but having this guy in charge isn’t going to do it. As a woman, you should be concerned that a candidate for president is getting away with talking about your demographic like that. As a man, you should be standing up for the women in your life by saying that this is NOT okay! Young girls in this world should not grow up thinking that those words are okay because the President of the United States says them. If we elect this man, that will be the standard our girls will have for the men in their lives.

Exercising Our Civic Responsibility: What The Bible Says About Voting

Before we look at what the Bible says about voting, let us look at how our individual votes count.

Song of Solomon 2:15 says, Take us the foxes, the little foxes, that spoil the vines: for our vines have tender grapes. Foxes sometimes, in search of food, would enter into the grape orchards and devour the grapes and spoil the crop. However, the little foxes were too small to reach the grape bunches so they would chew on the vines and it would kill the whole vine. Instead of the farmer just losing his crop, he would lose his vine which was more disastrous. Spiritually some things we do or allow that we might think are little or insignificant can also be disastrous for us.

Listed below are some of the little foxes that generally keep us from our civic responsibilities, in the area of voting. The devil uses these lies and others so that he can keep godly men and women away from the polls and get the candidates of his choice elected. If we do nothing, it makes it easy for the enemy to help those who could become the wrong leadership for our nation.

My one vote doesnt count anyway.

Im disillusioned by the whole political process.

Im already too busy to take the time to cast an informed vote, so I just dont vote at all.

Politics are corrupt anyway and as a Christian I dont want to be involved.

What the Bible Says About Voting

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Achieving Racial Justice And Equity

The Bible is very clear that God does not show favoritism, and neither should his followers. So, there is no place for racism in the church or in America. The Democratic Party is absolutely just in standing strong against racism in America.;

Now, personally I think that some of the Democrats policies for eliminating racism are not biblical at all. But the fact still remains: The basic policy position is biblically just.

As the election approaches, remember: As Christians we are called to lead people to Christ, not to an elephant or a donkey. Dont allow your politics to sabotage your witness to unbelievers or your fellowship with believers.;

Our loyalty must be to Christ. So, do some research, and vote in line with the heart of Christ. Lets do our best to vote for right and just leaders, and to pray for righteousness and justice in the hearts of those who are elected.

Dane Davis is the pastor of Impact Christian Church. Join Impacts live outdoor worship service at 9 a.m. Sunday at 17746 George Boulevard in Victorville, or tune in online at 10 a.m. on the Impact Christian Church YouTube channel or Facebook page.

Christianity For Votes: How Republicans Are Using A Religious Facade To Gain Political Power

On full display: Rep. Ted Yoho, in his non-apology to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, remarkably argued, I cannot apologize for my passion or for loving my God, my family, and my country.

Talk of God has been brought into and out of national politics throughout American history, with various partisan and non-partisan causes, but rarely in our history has any political group weaponized faith for political goals as comprehensively as todays Republican Party. Although the name of God has been used as a rallying cry for Republicans for decades, the party that claims to support Christian values has developed a twisted ideology where the mere mention of God has become a license for injustice. Consequently, his name is being thrown out in vain by Republicans who seek to avoid being held responsible for their actions, even when those actions go directly against the Scripture.

The contradictory nature of devotional statements made by GOP;members;was put on full display in a recent scandal in Congress,;when Rep.;Ted;Yoho, R-Florida,;was forced to resign from a Christian organizations;board after publicly exhibiting a behavior profoundly opposite to the values he claimed to stand for.

Yohos non-apology

A powerful political tool

If we want to resemble a hope for uniting and healing;within our;nation, we must rebuke lies, hate and division. We must rejoice in the truth.

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Christians Cannot Serve Both God And The Gop

The Christian right is the backbone of the Republican Party. Christians of all stripes from Catholics to Protestants and evangelicals consistently vote Republican. The core tenets of the modern Republican Party, however, are at stark odds with biblical scripture.

Over the last four decades, few priorities have consumed the Republican Party more than economic policies that benefit the ultra-wealthy. The Ronald Reagan presidency, in particular, ushered in an era where corporate bottom lines took precedence over fair wages for American workers. The rise of the Reagan-Republican ethos, which preaches the elevation of over virtually all other considerations, directly influenced of American jobs to countries with vast pools of cheap labor. Ditto for union-busting and the adoption of job-killing automation in pursuit of maximum profit.

These factors, unsurprisingly, the American middle class. Moreover, Presidents Reagan, George W. Bush and Donald Trump all pursued radical tax policies that overwhelmingly; if not solely; benefitted a small group of exceptionally wealthy Americans at the expense of the working and middle classes.

Republican policies favoring the ultra-affluent, however, stand in stark contrast with biblical scripture. The Bibles condemnations of the wealthy and the accumulation of riches leave zero room for ambiguity.

In short, followers of Christ must choose between God and money.

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Washington D.C.

It took me two visits, with an exact year in between, to realize how impressive and beautiful the capital of the United States really is. Museums, restaurants, stores, arts, nature, everything is few miles away from each other. A whole 3-day weekend does the trick and you’ll be able to at least get a major glimpse of what this great city has to offer.

If you are visiting from NYC, make sure to exit early in the morning: the 4 hours drive is quite tiring and the traffic tends to get dense while arriving to Washington. That is, of course, if you decide to rent a car - which if you are more than two, is already convenient rather than taking the bus or a train.

Pennsylvania Avenue is one of Washington’s main arteries. Over there, you can find the city’s top museums, as well as some of the most iconic monuments and places of interest. Starting from the right wing - let’s use political gags here for the sake of the storytelling- , you should visit and be marveled at the US Capitol. A beautiful, circular pond surrounds it. You may run into AOC or maybe a peaceful manifestation or even a art pop up installation regarding a current affairs.

On its right, if you face the Capitol, you’ll find the US Botanical Gardens. We usually found available parking place over there, and remember that during the weekends or national holidays is free, so make sure to go early to find a decent spot. All the Smithsonian Museums are over the major park that goes from the Capitol to the Lincoln Memorial. This park, to the surprise of many, is called National Mall. You will be able to find the Museum of Natural History, The National Museum of Air and Space, The National Museum of African Art and the Smithsonian Museum of American History. Others like the Holocaust Museum, the International Spy Museum (which Im not sure if it has something to do with the FBI or not but apparently is very good and fun), and other galleries are also worth checking out.

We took advantage of the free museum day and went to the Air and Space Museum (the closest thing I’ve been to NASA, since in Russia, the one I wanted to go was under renovation, and I really can’t complaint, here I had the chance to touch a piece of lunar surface for free!), my parents went to the Museum of Natural History while I went to the Newseum.

What a great, fantastic place that unfortunately will be closed soon due to funding, Hopefully it will be relocated soon, but the current location by Pennsylvania Avenue is already a major win since it’s an architectural witness of Washington and the United States heritage and legacy. After a major immersion, where one have the opportunity to re-live and understand the past 500 years through news headlines and mankind milestones that woven American and World’s History, specially in the West, one needs to recover after such an intense yet deep bombing of information and, specially for a communicator like me, it’s an invitation for self reflection. I wrote this down the day I visited it: Today, I remembered the joy of being a communicator. It is a damn privilege. Living abroad, or “outside” forces you to think and rethink the “inside” and the others sides. It makes you grow, it makes you stronger. And this is the combo of the communicator who travels. No conflict, celebration nor news is longer a distant one. All of them now have a name, a face, a scent, a place...Telling, creating, broadcasting, believing, defending stories and wor(l)ds. That’s what we do. From the computer’s keyboard, with an ad, a photo or a podcast, that’s the art of sharing, that’s the art of communicating. Cheers, my friends!

See more about the museum here. Apologies for my professional hiatus.

After some greatly memorable museums visit, you should continue walking down the massive and beautiful green esplanade called National Mall. You will be facing the striking Obelisk, which is actually the Memorial of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, and will be tempted to make a quick stop, either to chillax by the grass if its summer time, or to grab and put on some calories if its winter by the compulsory food-tracks stop. Kebabs, hot dogs and sandwiches are there to satisfy your crave and give you energy to continue the extenuated walk down Washington DC.

If you stop wisely and look carefully, on the right side of the Obelisk more security than green starts to clutter the view, and this’s because, in the distance, there’s the most famous political venue in the world: The White House. From there, you will be only able to see it from its back, where the actual Global Office is. But, if you dare to go outside the National Mall, by Lafayette Park, you may be able to have a closer look of its front, usually covered by tourists and manifestations signs

On the other hand, if you decide to continue your walk instead of the detour, you should continue walking towards the reflecting pool and the Abraham Lincoln Memorial. The pool is huge, and the effect of the reflecting Obelisk once you arrive to the Memorial is breathtaking. The whole walk is intense and impressive, even for someone who is not an American. One feels like Lisa Simpsons seeking for inspiration or advice, or even like Forrest Gump before giving the Anti-Vietnam speech in front of the Capitol. It’s majestic and the feeling intensifies while discovering the Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial with all the names of those who felt in battle.

After wandering around the beauties of the adjacent parks and the immense gooses that you’ll be able to meet, try to make a slight turn towards Arlington Cemetery, where, among other distinguished people, you will be able to find the Kennedy Family. It is a beautiful place regardless of it’s meaning. It’s gardened to detail and super well taken care of, the amount of crosses and sticks representing the buried people are endless: you look towards the horizon and little vertical white stripes decorate the view as if they were doves waiting on the grass. We arrived almost during its closing hours and we really wanted to be able to pay our honors to the Kennedy’s, so, walking on a very fast and fun pace, we made it, against all odds, guides and rain, to actually take a glimpse of the Memorial, took same pictures and created this fantastic memory before they kicked us out and before our car got stuck in the almost-already-closed parking lot.

On our way to the hotel, the Holliday Inn Airport, we could see the Pentagon and the 9/11 Pentagon Memorial. On the same way, there’s the Thomas Jefferson one, by the Basin and lake, with a beautiful view and pedal boats rental for you to enjoy when the weather allows it.

If there’s a compulsory visit aside from museums in Washington is to stroll around Downtown and the beautiful wharf and old architecture by Georgetown.

Our highlight was being together, and we kind of wing it without much previous research, so let’s Bites & Kms do it for you. Embrace your early morning brunch around Dupont Circle, heading to Sorellina’s for the best sandwiches in town. We had some fantastic scramble eggs, one legendary meatball sandwich (my dad’s first) and a delicious and memorable pastrami one. With St. Peregrino’s Arancinna and dark, strong coffee, this Italian spot with tons of old photos yet Nordic minimalistic look was one of the best Washington findings. Off the grid, no queue, great personalized service.

photo credits: Sorellina’s Website Head over to Georgetown. Discover the old construction and architecture, let your mind wonder as if you were in London and take a minute to compare th contrast between the big, massive avenues and highways versus the narrow, picturesque and cobblestone Georgetown streets. The beautiful painted doors, the merge of styles and the multiple stores and restaurants options make it a delightful walk. You can check out a place to grab a quick snack, like we did, in Luke’s, a chain yet delicious sea food and crab place. They made a fantastic lobster roll which, given the proximity to the sea, it’s freshly caught and delicious.

ater on, you can finish your stroll or dedicate another full day to be by the Potomac River or Washington Harbor Front. New venues such as hotels, restaurants and other services are being placed there, ridiculously expensive and luxurious housing options surround it’s walking area, which displays beautiful designs of modern art and National flags, and hosts a winter ring during the cold season, which I assume transforms into either a music venue or a cafe, like the Rockefeller Plaza does in NYC.

That area surrounding Georgetown has everything: from delicious restaurant, college bars, Georgetown University, which is the oldest Catholic University in the US, it’s harbor front and its theaters. Washington can be fun too, so dont hesitate to enjoy some drinks around: The Sovereign, Martin’s Tavern, El Centro DF were the ones we went to. The Sovereign is a beautiful, old style speakeasy, usually overcrowded and not superb service, but the drinks make up for it. Martin’s Tavern is a colleague bar for cheap drinks and finger food whereas El Centro could be a little bit more vivid and fun. There are also piano bars and jazz clubs which we didn't explore but are suppose to be worth the time. Instead, we did olive oil and vinegar tasting at Georgetown Olive Oil Co.

Seriously, one of the highlights for sure: countless oils and aceto options, with unique blends and flavors ready to be sampled and enjoyed. It was fantastic. They had little cups for you to tried and tiny tiny fresh croutons to go with them and help you change the flavor between one another.

To greet Washington goodbye, my family’s and my favorite craving is always Italian, so I found this beautiful gem which is open until late: a cafe, a store, a grocery, a winery and a restaurant all in one, managed and served by it’s owners. This amazing Italia wonderland is called Via Umbria, and according to my dad, you will be eating not only with your mouth but with your eyes too, since the view will be delightful. We had home-made pasta, a perfectly cooked chicken and a delicious creamy dessert. House wine never disappoints when it comes to these kind of traditional trattorias, so we went for some glasses of house red to marry it with the pasta. It was fantastic DC, you fulfilled my belly, my mind and my heart. Until next time!

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