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7 advantages of regular exercise

You already know that exercise is healthy for you, but how healthy? Learn how exercise may enhance your life, from mood-boosting to increasing your sex life.

Want to feel better, be more energetic, and even live longer? Just get moving.

Regular physical activity and exercise have many positive health effects that are difficult to deny. Everyone, regardless of age, sex, or physical ability, benefits from exercise.

Need more persuasion to move forward? Best Gym in salem here are seven ways that exercising might make you happier and healthier.

Exercise reduces weight

Exercise can assist sustain weight loss or prevent excessive weight gain. Calorie burn occurs during physical exertion. You burn more calories when you engage in more vigorous exercise.

Regular gym visits are important, but don't stress if you can't find a significant amount of time to work out every day. Anything you do is preferable to doing nothing at all. Simply increase your daily activity to gain the benefits of exercise. Take the stairs instead of the elevator or work harder at your housework. Key is consistency.

2. Exercise fights illnesses and ailments

Heart illness giving you pause? Want to lower your blood pressure? Whatever your present weight, exercising increases the "good" cholesterol known as high-density lipoprotein (HDL) and lowers the bad cholesterol known as triglycerides. Your blood continues to flow normally as a result of these two factors, lowering your risk of cardiovascular problems.

Numerous health issues and difficulties are prevented or managed by regular exercise, including:

Stroke

Diabetes syndrome

elevated blood pressure

diabetes type 2

Depression

Anxiety

many different cancers

Arthritis \sFalls

Additionally, it can help with cognitive development and reduce the risk of dying from any cause.

3. Exercise lifts one's spirits

Need some emotional support? Or do you need to unwind after a demanding day? Exercise in the gym or a brisk walk can assist. Different brain chemicals are stimulated by physical activity, which may make you feel happier, more at ease, and less stressed.

Regular exercise can also help you feel better about your appearance and yourself, which can increase your confidence and self-esteem.

4. Exercise increases energy

 Tired from domestic tasks or supermarket shopping? Your muscle strength and endurance can both increase with regular exercise.

Exercise helps your circulatory system function more effectively and distributes oxygen and nutrients to your tissues. Additionally, you have greater energy to complete daily tasks as your heart and lung health improves.

5. Exercise helps you sleep better

Struggling to fall asleep? You can sleep better, deeper, and fall asleep more quickly if you exercise regularly. Just remember to avoid exercising right before bedtime if you don't want to be too stimulated to sleep.

6. Exercise revitalises your sexual life.

Do you feel too worn out or unfit to appreciate intimate physical contact? Regular exercise can increase your energy levels and confidence in your physical attractiveness, which could enhance your sex life.

However, there is more to it than that. Regular exercise may increase arousal in women. Additionally, guys who frequently exercise are less likely than those who don't to experience erectile dysfunction issues.

7. Working out may be enjoyable and social!

Physical activity and exercise can be joyful. They allow you the chance to relax, take in the outdoors, or just do things that make you happy. Additionally, engaging in physical activity might facilitate social interactions with loved ones or close friends.

So join a soccer team, go trekking, or take a dance lesson. Find a sport you like, and just start doing it. Bored? Try something new or engage in activities with loved ones or friends.

The conclusion on exercise

Physical activity and exercise are fantastic methods to feel better, improve your health, and have fun.

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hi, i'm tal. i'm a 31 year old nonbinary lesbian and i use he/him pronouns. i'm neurodivergent and a cancer survivor.

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♧ DANGANRONPA: Severe, Silencé, Salem | SalemRonpa ♤ [ Danganronpa x Town of Salem ]

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[ PILOT ]

Shiloh (sher): "Sheesh...the whole classroom and this hallways seemed dirty."

Elliot (LO): "...No sh*t. I suggest we go down stairs and check if there are remainin' people instead of that group."

Oliver (inv): "Hmm— nor of these vines don't point a clue. It' just barbed wires and these long vines that are blocking the way. This campus is o l d." (FUN FACT: its not a drv3 plot/location, just exactly if i can draw, i can picture you one. Though, the plot is a scpol and looks like drv3, but then again it's not the literal drv3 plot)

Shiloh (sher): "Let' go down. There's nothing interesting than ights broken, barbed wires ans more. Neither this...statue." I touched the statue, as it looks like the Potion Master's logo.

Oliver (inv): "Interesting! Alright, let' go down!" We all go down stairs, just like Elliot suggested.

》 DOWN STAIRS: The Gym, Classrooms, Bathrooms, and the School Meusem. (I DONT KNOW HOW TO SPELL-)

Shiloh (sher): "Hey, Ada? Are you active?

Ada (psy): "Huh? Yea...it seems that there are people down here. Like us and that group, they just recently decided to group up. What my staff says...they are safe, at least."

Oliver (inv): "Nice vision! LET' MEET 'EM!"

Ada (psy): "Yea, just...follow me." She looks worried. I triggered her, didn't I? Jeez— we just met and I happen to have second thoughts for Ada...what have I done...? I should stop overthinking. Since she's a psychic, she may know what I'm thinking...I still gotta be careful of my mouth.

...A familliar stranger walked passed me. Sorry, who was that?

Oliver (inv): "HEYYYY LADIES!! Oh, and men."

???: "Bruh. You got the whole chat laughing."

Elliot (LO): "Sorry for him, he' just a f*ckin' idiot, and we just recently met."

???: "...I see." WOAH— HIS TONE IS DARK AND DEEP...probably because of the helmet.

Elliot (LO): "Woah, woah, woah. Did you just hit puberty?"

???: "Apologies, it's because of the helment." Huh. I jinxed it.

???: "We also just recently met, and—"

Ada (psy): "Decided to group up? We are in this togheter, after all."

???: "...Yea. How did you know?"

Oliver (inv): "She's our psychic!"

???: "Let' not spoil the surprise and shall I suggest to introduce ourselves. My name is Miles Corey, I protect the people rich and poor because I take position as the Bosyguard."

???: "Elijah Banks. I'm the Crusudar and only protect the rich...it was heavenily strict for me, unfortunatly." I suppose Miles and Elijah aren't the same.

???: "Yoo...it's my turn! Name's Arizona (FORGOT SKULL—)! I'm the Trapper dude no one forgets!"

???: "Esther St. James, the infamous doctor...just like *him*."

Shiloh (sher): "Who is this 'he'?"

Esther (doc): "I rather not talk about him. He's like...a traitor to me." A traitor? Damn, I forgot that I gotta be careful with ny mouth...what the hell is wrong with me?

Arizona (trap): "What matters is that we don't recall on whoever is he! Just stay positive, man!" Seems like a cheerful personality. Can I be like the others, too?

Esther (doc): "Aha...thanks, Ari."

Arizona (trap): "Of course! If everything is fine, then it *is* fine!"

Miles (BG): "We shall not mention triggering topics that can possibly harm other people and focus on introducing to each other." Damn...they are really protective on themselves and other people. I'm a little...jealous.

Oliver (inv): "WELL, TALLY HO! The famous Investigator during my past time— OPEN SEASEME, OLIVER RODRIGO!"

Esther (doc): "An Investigator? Then why won't you investigate this whole proper?"

Oliver (inv): "I already did! But, I am not *just* an investigato, I'm a homicide one of the kind!"

Esther (doc): "...Okay."

Elliot (LO): "Name's Elliot Adler, I may don't look like a f*ckin' proper Lookout, but I had a uniform back then."

Elijah (crus): "I see. So you are an average civillian? I deeply apologize if that triggers you." I—

Elliot (LO): "It's fine...I am after all an average civillian who is a Lookout."

Ada (psy): "I suppose you may know me already, but I'm Ada Adkins, the Psychic in this group."

Arizona (trap): "Cool! Your mask also says emotions! That's so sick, dude!"

Ada (psy): "...Yea."

Esther (doc): "She may be uncomfortable. Do you wanna toggle off your mask?"

Ada (psy): "Whaaaat? No! No, no... I *am* fine!"

Esther (doc): "Hm. It's only a suggestion and an unlimited offer. Anyways, who must you be?"

Shiloh (sher): "Shiloh Lopéz, the Sheriff. Sorry o my late introduction—"

Arizona (trap): "Everything is a-okay, dude!"

Shiloh (sher): "Alright...since you just recently met, does this mean you do not remember exactly togheter?"

Esther (doc): "Yea, we don't remember each other." The next group knows each other, not this? Weird...

Oliver (inv): "Soo...does this mean that...?"

Arizona (trap): "Nah, your trippin'. We ain't goin' into a roadtrip each other togheter, my dude."

Elliot (LO): "Pfft. Like us, we also don't remember anything. Though, we do find out a group that knows each other. So weird. These b*tches..."

Esther (doc): "The group that knows each other? They walk beside before you went in there, I think. They were talking about something that is related to killing. They didn't notice us or helped us." I guess they are cold?—

Arizoba (trap): "Jeez...they are b*tches not gonna lie. Seriously, I think they went down on that basement!"

Shiloh (sherr): "We'll try to catch on you guys since we will be going down. Cya."

Miles (BG): "Take care, all of you. Safe travels."

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I decided to secretly examinate the whole location when we are deciding to go down stairs— the Gymn around the classroom and barely the bathrooms. After examinating the whole location, we all decided to go down the basement. There's just one thing... I haven't questioned yet.

How did they find out each other?

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A/N: If this is rush, then I'l try my best to remake it.

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The Old Salem Post

                   Our  Local Tamassee-Salem SC Area News each Monday except holidays                                          Contact: theoldsalempost@gmail.com                              Distributed to local businesses, town hall, library.                            Volume 7 Issue 37                                                                                                  Week of Sept 9,  2024                https://www.tumblr.com/settings/blog/oldsalempost-blog                                                         Lynne Martin Publishing EDITOR:  Healthy people seek healthy thoughts and habits.  As we age there is a normal decline in health because when Adam and Eve ate the forbidden fruit our DNA was changed forever.  Knowledge helps me work harder to have quality of life over quantity. I am appalled when I read of the health problems and risks with food additives such as FD&C Yellow and Red artificial food coloring.  These are cancer causing agents yet our foods and drinks are full of these unnecessarily. We are insane if we continue to ignore  what we are eating and what we are allowing our children to eat and drink.  Knowledge and action will help protect us when our government will not. Read labels!   Lynne R Martin                                                                         

TOWN of SALEM: 5 Park Avenue  Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM. Closed 12-1 for lunch.  * Visit the Downtown Market every Sat, 8am-12pm.  There will be a community cookout in partnership with the Oconee Sheriff’s office and the Town at the Salem Community Center Sept 17th at 4PM.  FREE Hamburger or hot dog plates will begin at 4PM.  A new neighborhood watch which is part of  Mission Oconee, sponsored by a Isaiah  40:31 foundation will be discussed.  

Jottings from Miz Jeannie  by Jeannie Barnwell    Stretching AND Chair Zumba at ENAC Ladies!  Join the fun this Thursday, September 12 at 9:30 AM for gentle but invigorating exercise. Last week, nine ladies attended a practice session under the leadership of Ms. Joanie Shockly.  Joanie explained that we would be moving at our individual pace, and we would not be competing. I mentioned to you last week that rather than driving to classes in Easley, that I intended to just stay at home to do my own stretching.  Well, that didn't work out very well for me.  I curled up on the porch and tucked into a  bag of chips and a  good book.  Mercy me!  The days went by and I just never did get around to my exercises.  On the contrary when I joined the group, there was a spirit of camaraderie. As I glanced around the room, many of the women were smiling  for the whole hour.  We look forward to attending weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays  Classes are $2.50 each. Enter the ENAC and the exercise class is directly past the Auditorium,  This experience is the opposite of a high school gym class! No one will yell at you if you confuse your left foot from your right!  After class, I told Joanie I felt so energized from the breathing exercises and the gentle stretching. It's up to YOU to take advantage of amazing classes, concerts, and get-togethers planned JUST FOR YOU at the Eagles Nest ART Center!  I hope to see you in class! Love Ya!  Miz Jeannie

ACE HARDWARE RETURNS and IS OPEN for business!  A nice reader suggested this news is  so great I should run it again for everyone.  The Ace Hardware that formerly operated at the Keowee Towne Market Complex on North Highway 11 has reopened in its original building.  Hours are Monday –Saturday 7AM-7PM and Sunday 9AM-7PM.

ASHTON RECALLS by Ashton Hester      SALEM FACULTY NAMED FOR 1954-55 TERM - (The following story was in the August 4, 1954 Keowee Courier). . .The 1954-55 school term will open at Salem Monday, August 16, with classes beginning at 9 a.m., the Courier learned this week from Superintendent Beecher Morton. . .Superintendent Morton listed the faculty for the elementary grades as including Mrs. Alice C. Elrod of Walhalla, Mrs. Eloise Griffith of Salem, Mrs. Edith Evatt of Central, Mrs. Estelle Nicholson of Salem, Mrs. Della P. Burnside of Salem, Mrs. Hannah Light of Walhalla, and Mrs. Nellie Evans of Central. . .The high school faculty roster is composed of Mrs. C.G. Dalton of Salem, Mrs. Nelle Rochester of Salem, Mrs. Mary K. Whitten of Walhalla, Mrs. Dorothea Thode of Walhalla, Dee C. Poe of Salem, and Raymond Spoon of Salem. . .Advisory trustees are Clyde Talley, M.P. Childress, C.L. Lusk, Oscar Wigington, and Fred Holden.                                                                                                                                 JOCASSEE VALLEY BREWING COMPANY,(JVBC) & COFFEE SHOP* 13412 N Hwy 11                                           Wed–Sat 9am-9pm and Sunday 12pm-7pm.    Events this week: Wed:  FOOD TRUCK: BLUE RIDGE GRILL  4PM  Wings and more!    Thursday: Food Truck:  BLUE RIDGE GRILL 4PM   Music:  OLD TIME JAM  6:30PM   Fri: Music: Square Roots ( Blues Duo) 6:30PM   Food:   Mac Attack   Sat– Food: WHEELIE GOOD FOOD   Music:  FALL DOWN TREES ( Americana)  6:30PM   Sun: 12pm-7pm Food: WOK LOBSTER    Music at  4PM.

FRIENDS OF JOCASSSEE  FALL EVENT– Sept 14th 9AM-NOON  VIP DAY   Volunteer, Improve, and Protect.  This is the clean and sweep of areas.  We welcome divers, boaters, kayakers and more to help!  Come be a part of protecting and preserving this beautiful lake we all love and enjoy.   See friendsof jocassee.org for more information.              

EAGLES NEST ART CENTER 4 EAGLE LANE, SALEM SC     

2024 UPCOMING EVENTS       Treasure Store open every Saturday 9AM-12PM!  Drop off donations too!

Eagles Nest Senior Exercise Program:  Join up with friends to exercise at the Eagles Nest Art Center!  Classes begin Thursday, Sept 12 at 9:30AM and will be held  each Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 9:30AM with Stretching and walking geared for 55 plus.  Cost $2.50  each class you attend.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       September 21, 7PM  Oconee Mountain Opry– Hometown variety show of local and regional talent including Jenifer Gregory-from Upstate SC a-singer/songwriter and pop rock, Chris Wayne from NC -Rockabilly, and the Brown Mountain Lightning Bugs from Winston-Salem singing a variety of American you will absolutely enjoy!   Call up your friends and come along!   Tickets $10 at the door or Ticketleap on the eaglesnestartcenter.org website.   

TATER HOUSE– The little building on the corner of Tamassee Salem campus ( -.  The equipment was there and the citizens did all the preparation and process which resulted in rows of canned vegetables for the winters ahead.  Usually it took a full day or sometimes two for each family.  I remember going there vividly with my mom and other ladies as they visited and worked hard at the same time.  The men did all the harvesting and loading the vegetables into vehicles from the home front.  Franklin D. Roosevelt designed the funds to aid our community during our time of crucial need.  by Brenda DuBose, 2015    * Editor’s note:  Brenda DuBose is the daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Crawford Nicholson,  ( Mrs. Estelle Nicholson mentioned on pg 1, Ashton Recalls) and the Tater House is part of the Eagles Nest Art Center.)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   CHURCH NEWS

Bethel Presbyterian Church (PCUSA),  580 Bethel Church Rd Walhalla, 29691. Worship at 10:30 a.m.  Come Visit Us! September  Schedule: 1,8,&15 Mel Davis                                                                                                                                Boones Creek Baptist Church, 264 Boones Creek Road, Salem invites you to join us for regular worship service on Sunday morning with Sunday School at 10am and followed by worship at 11am.                                                                                                                               Salem Seventh-Day Adventist Church, located 240 W Main St , Salem,  cordially invites you to join us every Saturday at 9:30am

Salem Methodist Church, 520 Church Street, Down town Salem.  Salem Methodist is an independent church.       Sunday Breakfast at 9AM with Sunday School at 9:15AM and Worship Service at 10:30AM.   Holy Communion the first Sunday each month.  All welcomed!   Tune in to our live service on Facebook or view it later on our website.                              

NEW PRAYER GROUP: Salem Methodist Church. Will meet every second and fourth Thursday at 7PM each month.                                                                                  

HELP MAKE JUMPROPES from old T-Shirts– Come learn and participate in making jump ropes for the Samaritan’s Shoe Box Ministry Sept 14th at 10AM.  

THINK FOR YOUR HEALTH—  Be Positive!  Think good thoughts about yourself!  Think about healthy foods instead of unhealthy sweet and fatty foods.  Make conscious decisions about the choices you make.  Refuse to buy anymore foods with artificial colors, artificial flavors, and GMOs.   Start a habit of choosing fresh fruits and vegetables.   LRM                                                                                    Entertained by an Angel ! - A lady at my church shared this story:  Recently there was a huge rain storm when I arrived at the Dollar General in Salem.  I noticed a lady sitting in her car and I wondered if she were waiting to go in or waiting on someone.  After I checked out it was still storming and she got out of her car to hold an umbrella for me to get to my car.  I kept insisting I was fine.  She said “ I am here to save your life.”  With my resistance on her getting wet to help me, and with her insistence to help me, many moments passed. I finally allowed her to help me to my car.  Then as I was driving home…...a huge tree fell in front of me…..that would have landed right on my car!                                                                                                      HAPPY BIRTHDAY AUNT CAROL ANN!

Have a blessed week! LRM

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BEANSROASTED                    #muselist part 1

ORIGINAL CHARACTERS

bubbles gumbert, logan lerman, candyland lore: cheerleading captain. star student. self proclaimed HBIC of marzipan college & popular sweetfluencer on cakestagram. son to wealthy doctor chewdric gumbert & his wife & candy house designer teethelia. mean. smart. spoiled.

logan popchec, brenton thwaites, candyland lore: boy next door - charm paired with good looks. dancer at the popular nightclub juicebox. candyland agent. mostly uses seduction & his physical appearance & endearing charm to gather informations. formidable actor. major flirt. seductive. self confident. physical.

makkai, mena massoud, alien: mars bravest fighter & leader of the martian troops. send to earth to observe human warfare. disguised as a personal trainer at a high class gym. expert hand-to-hand combatant, master in various fighting styles, expert close-combat weapon user, superior physical prowess. ruthless, aggressive, hot headed, short - tempered.

prince gabriel of selveria, tom holland, throne heir. dragon slayer. fairytale prince. son to king matheus & queen eleanora. trained in sword fighting, archery, horseback riding & royal etiquette. constantly travelling the lands in search for monsters to slay after his victory over a fire-breathing dragon, eager to fulfil a true heroes destiny. loves to read & care for the castles roses. beautiful. brave. charming. heart of gold.

dante striggori, lucien laviscount, socialite. future heir to the families flourishing vineyard estate, which has been in the striggori family for centuries. has a weakness for pricey satin shirts & designer labeled clothes. snobby. spoiled. cold. sarcastic.

thomas greene, darren barnett, witch. one of the few men, falsely accused of possessing magical powers & being killed, during the salem witch trials. burned at the stake, convinced god had abandoned him, prayed to satan & begged him to grant him powers, to seek revenge on those, who wronged & killed him. returned from the grave as a witch, wielding the power of spell casting, potion brewing & pyrokinesis, ready to burn down the descendants of the witch hunters who wrongfully killed him back in the day. owns a black cat called beelzebub. angry. vengeful. bitter. ruthless.

benji sunfeld, joshua bassett. zombie. Benjamin ‘Benji’ Sunfeld. turned into a zombie, due to a virus that only affected people with a particular, very special & very rare gene. feeds on human flesh, brains give him the most energy. mostly tries to feed on bad people. body will start to decay & rot, if he doesn’t consume flesh constantly. will go into some kind of frenzy & can’t control himself, if he goes too long without feeding. always cold to the touch. cute. sympathetic. charismatic.

bradford caterall, ben affleck. gentleman sleuth / private investigator. started out as an amateur detective, before working as a professional, private investigator. well educated oxford graduate. son of a rich, aristocratic widow, only referred to as lady caterall. lives in an old, inherited country house near gloucestershire, he extended, to fit his detective bureau. bibliophile, passionate chess player, pianist & amateur baker, especially during research. passionate collector of vinyls & black tea addict. observing. smart. witty.

jason gallagher, kj apa, king of the campus. former highschool prom king & king of the campus, attending college with his highschool sweetheart. stereotypical, rather dumb yet popular & praised athlete. himbo, basketball captain. openly gay. ½ of the university’s it couple. targeted by a serial killer. athletic. brave. dumb. horny. determined.

samantha leroy, madison beer, cheer captain / vampire. cheer captain of the stanton pythons. hbic, getting attacked one night, after wandering home from cheer practice. found by her p.e. teacher & adjudged dead soon after. death didn’t stop her from coming back & running for student body president though. & if she has to snap a concurrent neck now & then, that’s a price she is willing to pay to stay on top of her game. signature color is red & if she is found wearing anything that isn’t her cheer captain uniform, it definitely has some red highlights. straight a student. mean girl - ish. self - confident. ruthless. ambitious.

paul marino, milo ventimiglia, secret agent. sicilian - born, raised in germany. field agent for an italian crime fighting agency, mostly undercover missions. trained gymnast & assassin, expert hand-to-hand combatant, peak physical condition, agility & reflexes. sniper. skilled strategist & tactician. fluent in english, german, italian & japanese. decent actor. cool. collected. focused.

henry hawthorne. jensen ackles. old hollywood actor. born 1932. grew up watching & loving black & white movies, sparking his desire to become an actor. got invited to a casting for a movie in 1953, that sounded kind of fishy to him. using the opportunity, he later found out that the casting had been for an adult movie. initially wanting to decline, because he wanted to become a serious actor, he had to accepted the offer to pay his rent. starred in a few movies with women as well as men, before he got discovered by one of the actresses boyfriends, stanley grunnings, in 1956. a sleazy & greed agent, he used his connections to hollywood inner circles & arranged a casting for Henry in 1957, where he got picked for the leading role of Detective Nick Stanton in a film noir trilogy ( midnight in harlow, girl on the roof, the rippers file ). first movie became a huge success & henry became a weller- known name in the movie industry. his management paired him up with olivia frederics, an upcoming country singer, to make them hollywoods new it couple. olivia was one of the few people, henry was honest to about his homosexuality & both of them covered for each other, after she confessed she was bisexual. the character of Nick Stanton died in the third movie, the trilogy was a major success & therefore helped henry climb the ladder of hollywood success. separated from his management in 1960 because of creative difficulties & the same year, he & olivia decided to end their public relationship as well. Henry had become a bigger star until then, finally making it to Hollywood & was much happier, once he changed managements & signed with Jack Ellis management at the end of 1961. He has a habit of smoking & drinking & is quite naive & trusting.

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Effective Tips For Energy & Fitness - energyfitnesssalem.in

Congratulations on taking the right steps to improve your wellness and health. Many people are guilty of wishing they could get a fit figure by consuming junk food and spending all day in front of the television. But that simply cannot happen. Despite the fact that getting in shape sounds like a tedious, time-consuming procedure, the benefits of making the effort to do so are numerous. Here are some suggestions to help you get started on the path to feeling fantastic in your body:

1. Workout Daily

Get at least an hour of exercise every day. Running, jogging, and other forms of moderate physical activity should be a part of your daily routine even though you don't have to kill yourself doing them. Do a more intense workout if you want to lose a few pounds quickly. Take an hour-long brisk stroll as an illustration. Alternately, you might jog while timing your sprints throughout the hour. Try  Best Gym In Salem and Make sure you're not in a lot of pain while working out. Just a heads-up: after a vigorous workout, your muscles may ache. Although it may be inconvenient, it indicates that your body is improving. After each workout, make sure to keep hydrated, stretch, and consume some protein-rich foods. The protein will support further muscle growth rather than fat storage.

2. Consume the proper foods and meal portions.

Try to avoid sweets, no matter how strongly your stomach is urging you to choose candy over nutritious food. You cannot lose weight by eating sweets that contains sugar. One will always lead to another, even if it's just one candy bar. The healthiest foods to eat when trying to lose weight are fruits and vegetables. For instance, apples are effective at sustaining a feeling of fullness in the stomach for three to four hours. Green veggies like broccoli and green beans help to maintain a healthy digestive system.

Be sure to only consume lean meats like chicken and turkey. Shrimp and tilapia are two excellent seafood substitutes. These foods are a great source of protein and other essential nutrients that maintain muscles strong and prepared for exercise. Additionally, watch your food portions. Meal portion control is essential for a healthy metabolism. Instead of eating three substantial meals throughout the day, try planning to eat six smaller meals throughout the day. Additionally, you'll realise that you breathe more easily while exercising rather than gasping for air. This is due to the fact that less food will be in your digestive system, allowing more energy to be directed into workout.

3. Monitor Your Daily Food Intake and Calories

Planning your physical activity will be easier if you keep track of how many calories you consume each day. Ever wonder why bodybuilders have such large body masses? They prepare their meals in advance and consume more (good) calories than the average individual, which explains this. On the other side, burning more calories through exercise than you consume is necessary to lose weight and have a slimmer shape.

4. Make an effort to sleep

Even though the majority of us work eight-hour shifts during the day or night, it's still important to obtain adequate rest to refuel the body. The body needs six to eight hours of sleep to function well during the day, but if you start to feel weary after getting home from work, by all means, take a quick nap before working out. Only take a 30-minute snooze maximum. You won't end yourself staying up late because of this.

5. Keep Motivated

Goal - setting and maintaining a positive attitude are major elements of staying in shape. Staying optimistic will help. For Ladies Gym You can exert more effort in Salem to achieve the toned physique you've always desired.

[your-dar-ling]

The Ace Ops and Ironwood

A series, by me!

I think RWBY has as a keen awareness of how much of a hot ass mess Ironwood's character is to understand. To compensate, I think the Ace Ops basically serve as a team of characters onto whom you can project individual aspects of his psyche in order to understand him better.

For example,

Elm, the 2nd most skilled and pillar of the Ace Ops, represents Ironwood's compassion.

She has been described as her voice actor as "big buff lady with a heart of gold." I'm gonna be honest here, Elm has always been my favorite. I find her character the most compelling of them all. As Ironwood's emotions, she has always been overzealously kind. At the earliest convenience, she's shaking Ruby like a ragdoll in excitement over the prospects of new teammates. She encourages their enthusiasm and wants the kids to be the best they can be. At one point, she literally carries Team RWBY on her shoulders, if I recall correctly.

But she would never tell you this. This is Atlas we're talking about here. Whenever asked if she considers her teammates friends, she'll go "This isn't the playground kids." ?!? Um, ma'am, you are like the world's most supportive gym teacher what do you mean this isn't the playground? I- okay?? Whatever. So she's in denial, got it. I still love her.

And then...the fight happens. Look I love Elm but this girl is neck deep in cognitive dissonance. She likes to believe that she is Ironwood's perfect soldier, that she doesn't have feelings and all that matters is the job (perhaps something akin to her partner) but she is nawt that. She's constantly steeling herself against what are clearly very strong feelings towards the matter.

And she can't stand having it pointed out to her either. "They're just following orders." Why are you mad, Elm? You said that yourself all of 20 minutes ago. It's because at this point it's not as much about orders as the fact that, well, she trusted these kids. She threw her all into helping them realize the best possible versions of themselves. And they betrayed her. And her resulting anger clouds her judgement.

Ironwood is clearly operating on emotions at this point too. If he would've just stopped and thought for 3 seconds about any and all of his plans the obvious solution would be to compromise with Team RRAYNBBOW. I'm not about to go into the minutiae of all of his plans, other people with more time on their hands and a better understanding of military tactics have done that already. A big part of what's really keeping them from working together is that Ironwood is simply hurt.

Jacque Schnee (ugh, I know) says in Volume 4 that James has "Never trusted anybody but himself," and James response is "And for good reason." He didn't trust Lionheart, he never even trusted Ozpin, but he took a risk on these kids. They've been through hell and back. They're innocent. How could they possibly betray him after he's given them food, housing, state of the art technology, and their Huntsman Licenses? But lo and behold.

But he will never tell you that. He will just say he's doing what has to be done, and he can't let his silly feelings about...all of Mantle freezing to death or being exploded...get in the way of the bigger picture: Defeating Salem. He's not emotional at all. He'll shoot you if you say otherwise!! Because, y'know, you're a liability to him now if you won't fall in line, not because you're cutting to the core of his fractured psyche or anything...

But what happens when emotions no longer matter?

Ironwood's heart pulls him in every direction, and the more his emotions fail him, the more emotional he becomes.

Next character: Vine

(Actually, the next character is Clover: Redux. This is really the 2nd post in this series of mine. The reason it appears to be the only one is because I accidentally edited a REBLOG of Clover's post in my queue so I have to redo his now...I know. I know.)

[alolanrain]

Orago region has 9 gym leaders and is the only league to both not have a grass type gym leader and a fire type gym leader. They are substituted in with an bug type gym and steel type gym.

The ranking goes from weakest to strongest:

Water

Electric

Rock

Dark

Steel

Ghost

Ice

Poison

Bug

The Champion of Orago specializes in Normal and Dragon typing though they lean towards Normal typing more as their starter Pokemon, and absolute best friend, is a shiny Eevee.

Orago is very dense with forest’s that sharply contrast the dry area more towards the south where its dry bush and more suited for mountain biking and heat waves.

So basically goes very harsh and cold coast that is immediately followed by mountains and very deep and lush forests followed by farm land and semi flat large rolling hills for wine and other ✨fancy soda✨ and then more thick greenery and very tall snowy mountains and then immediately dropped into a greener Sahara desert where people can actually some how survive and is a hot spot for camping and owning land lots for families to go said camping every year. 

Orago’s main city is Salond, did I mix Portland and Salem up? Yes, where it is very crowded and very diverse. Street eart covers most buildings ranging from a painted Lady with potted plants put into the side of the building to make a beautiful multi colored afro, which gets watered by that part of the cities closest firefighters and their water Pokémon. Down to the constant street art competitions put on by many neighborhoods and even a lot of stores out of the lesser crowded part of town.

Electric can be found in upper Salond while the Bug, the last and strongest gym, can be found in downtown right in the center and in the middle of the biggest park. It is the oldest gym known to Orago and one of the oldest s in the international league.

Burgh was offered a hand and was taught there under the gym leader before going back to Unova to start his own big type gym.

There are other cities such as Benene, banana but with e’s, which is over the mountain of the Three Sister Hood’s and in the more desert area. It’s a semi decent city where the evil team HQ is located twenty miles even more south, but I’ll get into them later. Less diverse and where the steel and rock type gyms are kinda held.

Sherdee is more near the coast and on the opposite side of Salond and while Benene see’s more rock and fire types Sherdee is swarming with many grass, water, bug, and dark types. Normal typing can usually be found in the town and is the only police squad of the region to mostly consist of fighting types.

New Loc is the main city near the sea, where the trainers must start out and where the water type gym is held, it’s where most old people go to settle down after retiring. A very rich city filled with antique shops and old candy style stores. Soda shops and a lot of sea food restaurants as well. 

[song-of-storms162]

To Treasure a Treasure -Raihan X Reader-

Christmas is a time for giving but you have always had a hard time ‘giving’ yourself a gift. Meanwhile, Raihan’s not sure what to get you until a chance encounter stemming from your unselfishness gives him an idea. Part two “Mistletoe” is up!

“So remind me again why we’re doing this?” Raihan holds up the sprig of mistletoe and dangles it in front of Leon’s face. Leon who was checking his box of decorations grinned up at him.

“Well, we’ve both been so busy with everything, Sonia suggested we do these decorations,” said Leon as he nods at the box in his arms.

“You mean the ones that require...” Raihan makes a motion with his hand and Leon nods.

“Height? Yep. Do you see Allister trying to hang these?” Leon holds up a bunch of colorful streamers. Raihan chuckles before opening the door to the room they’re using for the party.

“I suppose not.” The two place the boxes on a nearby table and Raihan takes a moment to take in the room. It was odd to see Ballonlea’s stadium descked out in Christmas decorations, it wasn’t every year that Galar’s climate decided to do a white Christmas for the whole region. Most of the time, the usual Christmas Party the Gym Leaders held took place in Circhester, where snow fell all year round. But perhaps the clouds had decided to bring snow to other towns and cities this year, Ballonlea being one of them.

“Well, (Name) would sooner have them all placed with herself than see Allister fall from a ladder,” said Leon as he began taking out decorations.

Raihan perked at the name of the Champion’s cousin. “Oh, will they be joining us?”

Leon set a Pikachu ornament back in. “Of course, and they’ll be coming with presents too.”

Raihan hoped his face hadn’t betrayed him. “Huh, that’s sweet.”

“Yep,” said Leon before turning to Raihan. “You know there’s another reason why everyone else wanted you to help place these.”

“Oh, really?” Raihan raised an eyebrow at his friend.

“Yep.” Leon took out one of the pieces of mistletoe. “That way you’ll know where all of these are.”

Leon laughed as Raihan threw one of the streamers at his face.

Meanwhile you were getting ready to board your Salamence in front of Rose Tower, having just finished a meeting with the Chairman himself regarding the Battle Tower.

Salem the Salamence let out a noise of annoyance when you brought him out. “I know you don’t like the cold,” you tried to reason with your Dragon-type. “But I just need you to drop me off at Wyndon’s shopping center, okay?”

Your Pokémon let out a huff at you before lowering their wings so you could climb onto their back. You quickly mounted your Pokémon, kissing their forehead when it turned to glance at you. “Thank you Salem.”

Salem let out another huff before it took to the skies of Galar.

It didn’t take you long to gather up your presents. You had decided to leave them with the many shopkeepers to not only have them wrapped but to also keep them out of your apartment, where too many receivers of the presents you had bought frequented. You thanked another shopkeeper before heading out of the store to head to your next one and you spotted someone familiar.

“Is that Raihan?” You questioned as you watched a tall figure in a blue hoodie make their way into one of the shops in Wyndon’s shopping street. A shop that just so happened to be your next destination. Your Silvally, Amit, who was currently using psychic to keep all your bags afloat, gazed at where you stared before nudging in the shop’s direction.

You smile at your Pokémon’s behavior. “Right, we came here to get the presents. So what if one of the receivers just happen to be here?”

You let out a huff, tightening your scarf against the cold, momentarily watching the air turn into a little cloud before making your way to the store.

Raihan was confused. He just about had everyone’s presents figured out but he still wasn’t sure what to get you. He had walked through the stores in Hammerlocke dozens of times, browsing for the right gift for all of his friends. But you, you were a puzzle he had yet to solve.

The store he had just walked in was one selling Jewelry, from rings with stones the size of your thumb to earrings with too many details too count. The clerk perked up at the sight of a Gym Leader in their store and immediately began taking out rings and necklaces from the display.

“Is the person you’re shopping for a boy or a girl?” The clerk continued to busy themselves with the accessories on display.

Raihan’s eyes scanned the jewels. “A female.”

Raihan’s short response didn’t seem to deter the shopkeeper. “Well we have a wide selection for the ladies, but I believe all pieces of Jewelry are for everyone! Could you describe them for me?”

Raihan was a little taken aback at the clerk’s enthusiasm but hesitantly answered. “Well, they’re... strong.”

“Strong, you say?” For the first time since Raihan entered the store, the clerk paused and turned to look at him.

“Yeah,” Raihan nods before looking down at the gemstones again. “They’re a really capable individual...and I care for them. A lot.”

Probably more than he should a friend, said a little voice in his head.

The clerk frowned before watching the man intenly studying the display of rings. “Sir Raihan?”

“Hm?” Raihan snapped out of his trance to look at them. The clerk folded his hands and took on a serious expression. What came next was a surprise to Raihan.

“Who are you getting this gift for?” The clerk’s interest was piqued at who could cause such an expression on the usually wild Gym Leader. The clerk had thought it odd at first, they assumed Gym Leaders went shopping at other towns when their own didn’t have what they want. For their schedules were so hectic, it would be rare if one even left the stadium for a week. So the clerk had their suspicions when Raihan walked in.

“It’s—“ but the sound of the doors opening cut Raihan off. And Raihan felt like a Magikarp out of water at who had walked in.

You.

With your face a tad red from the cold outside coupled with your pastel sweater and scarf along with fur lined boots, Raihan wasn’t sure if he was allowed to look at you. But that didn’t stop him from doing the latter as he rushed to hold the door for you, Amit and the few bags held by psychic.

“Miss (Name)! Hold on, I’ll get your gift. Sir Raihan, please continue your browsing while I get the lady’s gift.” Swiftly the clerk left the room but not before catching the way Raihan stared at you. Chuckling to themself, the clerk went to the storeroom to fetch your gift all while thinking to themself. Ah, to be in love~

Amit placed the bags on the floor before settling down in the smaller space to tug it’s legs in, tired from using psychic so long. There was a silence in the room and you surveyed the countless little accessories before you. Your eyes had landed on a one of the jewelry sets before Raihan spoke up. “Shopping for Christmas or yourself?”

You tore your eyes away and met his. “Picking up a gift, so neither actually.”

“Picking up? Is there a reason you left it at the store?” Raihan’s brows furrowed and you giggled at the expression he made.

“Well, I can’t keep them at home because so many of you guys keep dropping by,” you replied. “That and, I haven’t been able to stay at home lately so wrapping them would be futile unless I wanted a messy job.”

“You could send a message to all of us, say how we’re to keep out for a few days.”

You snort. “And would you all listen?”

“No.” Raihan’s grinning now and he’s glad for less of a silence. “I probably wouldn’t be able to anyway, I’ve been leaving my Rotom Phone at home lately.”

You frowned at him, Raihan and his phone were usually inseparable. “Why?”

“I’ve been... busy lately.” The lie is there and clear to hear but you choose to ignore it. You opened your bag to take out a treat for Amit to enjoy. “Busy huh? Then what brings you out of your den Rai?”

“Christmas shopping.” Raihan hopes the Butterfree let loose by your sudden nickname would still soon.

You raise an eyebrow at him. “Really? I wouldn’t have guessed, you looked so tense for a second there.”

You hand out a Poké Puff for Amit and your Pokémon happily accepts the treat. It made another noise of happiness as Raihan went over to give it a scratch under its chin. “I don’t think I recognise your Silvally’s current color, what type are they right now?”

“Psychic as it strengthens their Psychic move but I’m wondering if I should have gone with ice so it’d be more comfortable with today’s weather. I hope it doesn’t snow till I get home, I saw the clouds looming over and thought it’d be best if I got the gifts now in case we get snowed in.”

You don’t seem to notice Raihan’s open staring but you do notice his unusual silence. “Uh Rai?”

“It’s snowing.”

“What?” You whip your head to the shop’s display window and sure enough, you see the soft falling of snow.

“Doesn’t seem like it’ll get heavier anytime soon but who knows with the weather we’re having this year?” Raihan shrugs and you frown at the window’s direction.

“Guess I’d better head home after this, I didn’t exactly come dressed for a snowstorm,” you gestured to your sweater and scarf.

“I don’t blame you. It was sunny this morning, as sunny as winter can get but...” Raihan trailed off but your Silvally nudged you for another treat from your bag. You opened your bag to take out another Poké Puff and was surprised to see Raihan in the middle of taking his hoodie off. His face hidden behind the blue cloth and his usual headgear on the floor.

“R-Raihan, what are you doing?” You asked with the treat in your hand halfway to your Silvally’s mouth. When his head finally reappears with his headwear for once not on, he grinned at you.

“Here you go,” said Raihan as he thrust his signature blue hoodie in your face. Confused, you reach out for it after settling down the treat. Feeling the soft material, you stare at it in puzzlement before looking back at Raihan who’s trying to wear his orange headgear again.

“You can wear that till you get home,” said Raihan. “That way, you won’t have to worry about the cold for awhile.”

“What about you?” You asked and Raihan chuckles. “Well if you’re that worried for me...”

You don’t realise where his hands went until your scarf is dangling from them. “This is fair trade.”

You watch with your mouth agape as Raihan wraps the too short scarf around his neck. Raihan grins again when he finishes and his smile doesn’t falter when he realises when he realises his hoodie is still with you.

“Well now, are you going to put that on or not?” Before you can answer, you feel the blue hoodie move. But not by Raihan’s doing.

You can only watch as the familiar pink glow of Psychic surrounds the article of clothing as it floats up in the air. “See? Amit certainly agrees with me!”

Raihan’s delighted smile turns follows his hoodie and it stays on until Amita makes an attempt at putting it on you.

By shoving it straight down to your body.

Your head’s soon covered in the dark material and your muffled noises of distress have not just your hands reaching up to get it off but Raihan reaching out as well to right your Pokémon’s act. Amit probably realising what it’s done, stops the Psychic and soon the hoodie is no longer wriggling aound. Raihan’s hands are careful where he’s touching and he’s relieved when your head finally pops through the fabric.

“Never again,” you sighed in relief but you don’t notice how Raihan’s staring at you. With your hair adorably ruffled from Amit’s stunt and the oversized hoodie on you, Raihan regrets not bringing his phone so he can snap a photo.

You get your arms through the sleeves but you have to roll them up because they keep hanging off your hands. Amit grunts at you and you turn to face your Pokémon to scold it but pause at the expression of sadness on it face.

“I can’t get mad if you look at me like that, no more using Psychic to force me in clothes okay?” You Pokémon nods at you while still giving you Deerling eyes. “Raihan are-“

Your words fade as he reached out a hand to pull the hoodie’s hood out of the collar. You stay silent as he pulled the rest of it out, feeling a flush flood to your cheeks. Raihan grins as he admired his handiwork, his hands pulling away after what feels like more than a few seconds.

“There we go, now you’re all set to face the snow.”

“What about you?” You questioned as you fingered the material of the hoodie. “I thought Dragons didn’t like the cold.”

“Well, that may be so, but this dragon’s warm enough to rival a Flareon,” said Raihan as he tried to brush off the the blush from your concern. “And besides...”

Raihan reached out to tuck a stray lock of hair behind your ear. “This Dragon is much more concerned with his Treasure’s well being.”

“I’m back with the gifts!” You and Raihan jolt away from each other at the clerk’s sudden return. The clerk had a bag in this arms that you both assumed was yours but Raihan doesn’t fail to notice the small velvet pad in the Clerk’s other hand.

And you recognise it immediately.

“Here are your gifts, miss (Name)! All wrapped of course and Sir Raihan, have you picked out a gift for your friend?”

You wordlessly take the bag and set it next to the others and you certainly overhear Raihan asking the clerk about the piece of jewelry in his hands.

“Well, I was hoping miss (Name) would change her mind about this little gem,” said the clerk. “She was looking at it the last time she was here.”

Raihan takes the accessory in, it’s not something overly extravagant, it’s not fancy enough that you could wear it everyday. Most of all, Raihan’s eyes dart to your nervous form, it suited you.

And Raihan saw the expression you made when you first saw it. Like you were shocked it was still here.

“You never actually gave me a response,” said the clerk with barely concealed excitement. “Miss (Name)! The season of giving applies to yourself as well, not just others you know.”

Raihan sees the hesitation in your eyes, and he wonders why you chose not to buy it for yourself before remembering how your job always had you putting others first. And now he sees it affecting you from treating yourself. Raihan opens his mouth to say something but then your Rotom Phone floats out of your bag, an incoming call showing on the screen.

Without hesitation you answer before briefly mumbling an “Excuse me” to both Raihan and the clerk. Your eyes widen at the call and you quickly gather your bags up, Amit quickly standing up at seeing its trainer’s rushed behavior. You’re almost out the door when you pause.

“I’m sorry I have to leave! Thank you for wrapping up my gifts again! And thank you Raihan for your hoodie, I’ll be sure to return it!”

With that, you rush out of the store with Amit trotting behind you and Raihan can see your retreating figure rush down the streets.

It’s quiet in the jewelry store again and Raihan hears the clerk put away the accessories they had brought out. Raihan surveyed the numerous accessories in the store once more before his eyes land on the jewelry you didn’t buy.

“Wait.” Raihan called out as the clerk reached a hand to it.

“How much for that piece of jewelry?”

[niqhtlord01]

You probably thought these match ups were done for the day but guess what?!?! So did we!  That was until we found this smooth talking mother trucker sitting in our office as we turned off the lights for the night and we figured, “Hey, I like having my knees intact.”  So let’s give another warm welcome to another badass member of Project Freelancer, if only for his dashing mustache that hardly anyone ever sees; give it up for AGENT WYOMING!!!!!!!!!!!  Wyoming: *Puts on helmet*  Church: Wyoming!? I saw Tex kill you!!! Wyoming: She nearly did, though I was saved by the power of my knock knock jokes. Speaking of which- Church: *Pulls out sniper Rifle* Why does no one stay dead anymore!?!?!? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ruby: *Twirls scythe* Wyoming: Little girls shouldn’t play with sharp knives.  Ruby: Call crescent rose a knife again and I shall strike you down!  Wyoming: *Pretends to stroke mustache through helmet* And to think where I come from children are attached to their dolls and puppies.   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wyoming: *Puts on helmet* Cammie: Hope you’re ready to fail as hard as Brexit.  Wyoming: Charming. Tell me, how did leaving the UK work out for you? Cammie: *Picks up Nugget* Shut it you little shite.  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tex: *Smashes through nearby wall* Wyoming: Subtle as always I see.  Tex: Pretty sure I killed you.  Wyoming:  *Pretends to stroke mustache through helmet* And I’m pretty sure you were always a terrible shot.  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Yang: *Drives in on motorcycle, jumps off and lands* Wyoming: My that was terrible driving, do you need a hand with that?  Yang: Is your humor as dry as your mustache?  Wyoming:  *Pretends to stroke mustache through helmet*  Do you speak to your mother with that mouth? Oh right, you actually need a mother and yours thought it would have been easier to be a roving bandit then to raise your pale bottom.  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nemesis: *Nano-tech cloud forms Nemesis* Wyoming:If I were to sneeze in your general direction would you fall apart.  Nemesis: You can not defeat me-me-me.  Wyoming:  *Pretends to stroke mustache through helmet* Quiet right, a vacuum cleaner would be a far better weapon against you; I’d settle even for a dust pan or a wet sponge.  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wyoming: *Puts on helmet* Grif: Why is it all British people are assholes?  Wyoming: Well that’s uncalled for, but then again I’m not surprised having it come from an American.  Grif: *Hefts rocket launcher* Exactly! At least we live up to our stereotypes!  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nora: *Smashes through wall with hammer* Wyoming: I’m beginning to sense a pattern with young girls from your world.  Nora: That we’re all totally awesome?!?! Wyoming:  *Pretends to stroke mustache through helmet* More so that none of you have ever skipped arm day at the gym.  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Julian: *Hologram appears* Wyoming: Ah yes, the ghost of Christmas future, we meet again.  Julian: I’m not a ghost. Wyoming:  *Pretends to stroke mustache through helmet* No? Sorry then, that bugger has been trying to guilt me into feeling sorry for that boy i stole those crutches from for years now.  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wyoming: *Puts on helmet* Caboose: You’ll never take my cookies!  Wyoming: I prefer biscuits myself actually.   Caboose: *Hefts Freckles* You are the worst monster I have ever fought....and I’ve fought copies of the scary lady.  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Salem: *Grimm part to let her through* Wyoming: Pardon me for asking but are you per chance french? Salem: No, I am not.  Wyoming:  *Pretends to stroke mustache through helmet* Your skin is just so pale I just assumed you were running up the white flag before the match even begun. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wash: *Enters checking the chamber of his assault rifle* Wyoming: Knock knock.  Wash: *sighs* Whose there?  Wyoming:  *Pretends to stroke mustache through helmet* Payback. 

[shadows-twilight]

RWBY Volume 7 Chapter 6

My thoughts and opinions on Chapter 6 of RWBY Volume 7, "A Night Off"

SPOILERS BELOW:

Someone in the RWBY tag pointed out that amongst the arrested rioters and people waiting in line to vote were some of Jaune's "Thirsty Moms" (or at least, the same generic model). Keep this in mind, we'll be swinging back to something else they pointed out later.

You know, I'm suddenly very curious as to whom this "Ivy Brown" candidate is. Were they the council member getting replaced? Are they just a third part candidate that no one cares about because unfortunately politics are bipartisan like that? Sadly, I doubt we will ever know.

More Danger Room training, whoo!

The Knight has decided to multi-class as a ninja. Very sneaky, Weiss.

I am now having flashbacks to gym class dodgeball. God, that game was fun.

During my first viewing, I made a point to rewind and make sure that Oscar's scroll showed Jaune's Aura go down after Nora accidentally slammed him into the ground. I am happy to report that it did.

I'm glad we're finally talking about what Ruby's "split into three clusters" trick is. I mean, for now all we're saying is "What's that?" "I dunno", but hey, I'll take it.

I really want to know what Ren was doing in his zen space before Ironwood walked in.

Hmm, Nora seems reeeaaally invested in Ironwood helping out Mantle and working with Robyn. Interesting...

I don't know why, but I always found it heartwarming when the authority figure "orders" relaxation and such. It's always used as such a nice gesture.

Blake doing her makeup reminds me of the "Girls Night Out" Chibi skit. I can still feel the flames...

We now have an official Bumbleby dance! And it's adorable!

It says quite a lot when out of all the options presented to her, Weiss decides that hanging out with Jaune and Oscar is the best option. I mean, the other choices were a political rally and playing third wheel to the bees, but still.

Ooh, Ruby caught the ambiguity of Jinn's "How do I destroy Salem?" question. Very good.

Ok, seriously, what is up with the Renora tension lately? And why is Ren super intent on training. Share with us your thoughts, our precious ninja boy!

Wow, this song does NOT sound like a Jeff Williams song. Hell, that doesn't even sound like Jeff singing. Is...is that Nathan Sharp?

Ok, major wow. Not only did they just have somebody in universe infer that Blake and Yang are more than "just friends", but using them to give us a proper Renora conversation? My gawd, the writing for this episode is amazing!

"Please don't leave me, Penny! I don't like it when Mom and Dad fight!"

That fist bump was everything I didn't know I needed out of a Nuts and Dolts interaction.

I feel like they're trying to paint Robyn as a shifty grey area character, but by gawd I can't help but love everything about her. She seems to be the right kind of grey to me, the kind that wants what is right and isn't afraid to bend unfair rules that might get in the way of that.

"Everything I've done is legal." Is there anyone in the entirety of Solitas that believes that? I mean, we all know who she's based on, right?

Ok, so Fiona is definitely the cute one. Got it.

It did not escape my notice throughout this party that as the night went on, Jacques's numbers started getting higher, and higher....and higher....

For someone that isn't good with public speaking, Robyn can deliver a pretty good speech.

LADIES AND GENTLEMAN, WE HAVE A RENORA KISS! I REPEAT, WE HAVE A RENORA KISS! THIS IS NOT A DRILL! 7 FUCKING VOLUMES AND WE CAN FINALLY SAY THAT THIS! IS! HAPPENING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I must say, it's nice to finally get a kiss in this show that isn't a kiss goodbye...

You know, the fact that something that good was happening really should have been a sign.

I'm not gonna lie, this whole sequence was so good, it was almost uncomfortable. The screaming, the confusion, the fear, it was very reminiscent of how things really go during these kind of events.

So Tyrian's semblance allows him to cancel out Aura? Is that why he found Jaune to be so interesting in Volume 4? Because their semblance's could counteract each other (not sure how Tyrian would have figure that out back then, but whatever).

So yeah, remember me mentioning the tidbit about the Thirsty Mom's I found earlier? They're among the dead bodies. Have fun with that.

I don't know exactly what's going to happen now that Jacques has "won" the election, but lord knows it can't be good.

I completely forgot that Tyrian had introduced himself to Team RNJR when they first met. Hearing Ruby say his name was for some reason so...weird.

Watts, I say this truly from the deepest depths of my soul: For what you are doing to Penny, I truly hate you.

Oh god! Ruby tries to reach out to Penny, only to realize she has Fiona's blood on her hands! Is there anything else you want to throw at us, CRWBY!?

You know, I don't think you can get more poignant that Jacques giving a jovial victory speech over the image of Mantle being swarmed by Grimm.

Jesus. H. Christ. I'm not much of a drinker, but after that, I think I might want to see what all the hype is about. Gonna need something after all of that.

[theyearoftheking]

Book 1: Carrie

I wish I could write you a melody so plain

That would save you, dear lady, from going insane

That would ease you and cool you and cease the pain

Of your useless and pointless knowledge...

-Bob Dylan

I first read Carrie seven years ago as part of the Rory Gilmore reading challenge (sense a trend yet?). Despite reading a handful of books in the challenge, I quickly gave up because the prospect of reading Finnegan’s Wake was just too much. Even as an English major, I just can’t stomach Joyce. But I digress, and promise to stick with this challenge until the bitter end. Besides, I have a blog. I’m obviously big time now.

Carrie was first published in 1974 and the overriding theme for me was relevance. What’s old is new again, human beings never really learn lessons and bullying is a tale as old as time. Let’s do a deep-ish dive, shall we?

The book opens with a pretty embarrassing scene set inside high school hell: the girl’s locker room. Carrie is showering after gym class, and gets her period for the first time, blood streaming down her legs. She’s scared as hell,and has no idea what’s happening, because she was raised by an evangelical crazy woman. Her classmates lose their shit, begin throwing menstrual products at her, and yelling, “plug it up!” 

So cringy. 

But on the bright side, this didn’t happen during the age of social media. This would have made Snapchat, Insta, TikTok, or whatever social media thing the kids are into. But you could still see it happening in 2020. Hell is other people, particularly high school girls of a certain bitchy persuasion. 

After this humiliating moment, Carrie heads home to lick her wounds, and wonder why her mother, Margaret, never talked to her about menstruation. Her mother informs her, “And God made Eve from the rib of Adam...Get up, woman. Let us get in and pray. Let’s us pray to Jesus for our woman-weak, wicked, sinning souls...” 

At this moment, my blood ran cold. This statement should sound like the ramblings of a crazy person. But instead it reminded me of another matriarch...

Yeah. Michelle Duggar of 19 Kids and Counting, and Counting On fame. Michelle with her crazy eyes and crunchy perm, who believes women shouldn’t be cutting their hair, wearing pants, or bikinis, or any article of clothing that might entice men to think wicked thoughts; because apparently women do nothing but illicit sinful thoughts in men. It would be funny, if it wasn’t for the legions of fans and multiple babies she and her evangelical brood keep popping out on their living room couches with alarming frequency. We won’t even get into the whole, “covering up the fact her son molested several of her daughters and brushed it under the rug, because... Jesus”. 

Shudder. 

After Carrie’s locker room situation, the school administrators try to punish several of the girls responsible for the tampons/pads attack. One of the ringleaders, Chris Hargensen is a right little bitch, and sends daddy into the principal’s office to plead on her behalf so she won’t miss prom. He and the principal get chippy with each other, and Mr. Hargensen says, “I don’t intend... to sit here and listen to a tissue of half-truths or your standard schoolmaster lecture, Mr. Grayle. I know my daughter well enough...”

This whole interaction between Mr. Hargensen and Principal Grayle cracked me up. Millennials (of which I am not) get a bad wrap for not being held accountable for anything. They are stereotyped as special snowflakes who need participation trophies, and their parents make excuses for all their bad behaviors. 

Bro. 

Tale as old as time. Need I remind you this book was published in 1974? 

Ok, Boomer?

The story progresses with Sue Snell, one of the ringleaders of the Plug It Up debacle feeling guilty for her actions, and convincing her boyfriend, Tommy Ross to ask Carrie to prom. Tommy loves Sue, and agrees to do it. Carrie sews herself a crushed velvet prom dress, her mom repeatedly calls her a slut, and Carrie ends up looking beautiful. I imagine it much like Rachel Leigh Cook’s “startling” transformation in She’s All That. 

 Tommy and Carrie go to prom, and he realizes she’s actually kinda pretty, which makes her worthy of his respect. The crushed velvet dress gets all the compliments, and the night doesn’t start out as a total disaster. Well, bitchy Chris Hargensen isn’t having it. She convinces Billy Nolan, her greaser boyfriend, to pull off some kind of spectacular prank at prom to put Carrie in her place and remind her of her station. 

Billy and his crew of greasers go to a local farm, kill two pigs, and collect the blood. Later on at prom when Carrie and Tommy are announced king and queen, Chris pulls the cord rigged to the buckets of pig blood, and douses them both. Carrie loses her shit, and uses her telekinetic powers (did I forget to mention that’s a thing she has?) to blow up the school, kill her classmates and destroy the lovely town of Chamberlain, Maine. After prom, she walks home, where Michelle Duggar, Mama White is waiting with a knife, and stabs Carrie in the chest. Carrie uses her powers to slow Michelle Duggar Mama White’s heart down, until she’s dead. Then (with the knife still stuck in her chest), Carrie heads back into town to finish her reign of terror and kill Chris and Billy. Then she dies. 

And they all lived happily ever after. Well, Sue Snell kind of does, since she’s one of the only ones to make it out alive. No good deed goes unpunished, am I right? 

A few notable, funny moments... 

1. Early on in the novel, a reference is made to a letter Michelle Duggar Mama White wrote to a friend in Kenosha, Wisconsin. How did Steve decide on Kenosha? Such a strange city in Wisconsin to choose... Did he look at a map and randomly pick a city? Had he made a stop at the Mars Cheese Castle once and it left an impression? Did he throw a dart at a map of Wisconsin? Does he know Kenosha doesn’t have an especially high evangelical population? So many questions. As a Sconnie Cheesehead Homer, I’ll be keeping a Wisconsin Mentions tally throughout the challenge. 

2. At one point in the novel, a fictitious scientific article compares the genetic-recessive characteristics of telekinesis to hemophilia. Hemophilia is referred to as, “King’s Evil”, I couldn’t help with wonder if Steve threw this fact in here just to use the term, “King’s Evil”. Random observation 

I enjoyed re-reading Carrie, and still find it relevant and timely. And I think it speaks to King’s talent as a writer that he’s able to create a character like Carrie, who blows up a whole damn town and kills almost everyone, and you still feel sorry for her. She’s not quite a villain, but she’s not far off. 

In summation:

Total King Wisconsin Mentions: 1

Dark Tower References: 0

Book Grade: B+

Now, time for Salem’s Lot. It’s been on my to-be-read list for quite a while, and I’m looking forward to diving into it. Be patient, it’s 700 pages, compared to Carrie’s 290. 

I should mention, I’m reading all of these books in actual BOOK form, no e-books. I find when I use my Kindle, I get distracted by marathon games of Candy Crush, and lose focus. But with an actual book? No candy to be crushed, no FB messages to check, no cute dog pictures to upload. 

Speaking of dogs, Steve has Molly, The Thing of Evil. I have Biscuit Beast the Beagle. 

You can see her handiwork here on a bookmark a friend was nice enough to bring back from The Stanley.

 Beagles... to know them is to love them. 

Until next time- long days and pleasant nights, readers!

Rebecca

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Sheikh Rashid Al Maktoum mosque, a 10 mn drive

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