#pineapple coco talk

[vulpixisananimal]

[A:4 C:66.3]

(Siffrin) {Mal Du Pays} <Null> |Asterion| [Loop] [(Saffron)]

You bolt upright, still shaking from the nightmare. You were, were in the house. Alone. Lost in a maze. Following the script all by yourself. You were scared, alone, and. . . A-and it's over, now.

You’re in bed, Isabeau next to you, Alex on the other. It was a little weird, but what could you do? Kick them out? No. You sigh, it was pretty obvious you weren’t getting back to sleep.

You carefully get out of bed, out the room, and downstairs. Maybe some water, or a snack, might help. Or you could go stargazing? That would be nice. . . You pause for a moment, hearing something. A sound, water, boiling water? No, no quite. Is it. . . Oh. Hot chocolate.

Bonnie’s up, too.

Your cloak is by the front door, you grab it and put it on on your way to the kitchen. You could see there’s a light, and as you rounded the doorframe you saw Bonnie. Standing on a box at the stove making hot chocolate. They don’t turn to you.

“. . . Can’t sleep, huh?” You ask, softly.

Bonnie jolts in surprise, luckily not spilling the coco. They glance at you, bags under their eyes, then back to the pot. “. . . Mmhm.”

“Nightmare?”

“. . . . . .Mmhm. . .” They sigh. “. . . You too?”

“. . Yeah. . .” 

Bonnie just looks down at the coco, keeps stirring for a minute, then takes a sip. “. . Go grab a mug.”

You wordlessly go to the cupboard and grab a mug. You bring it over, and Bonnie fills yours, as well as their own oversized mug, with hot coco. You thank them, and take a sip. Cinnamon, creamy, tasty. It made you feel warm. 

You both walk back to the living room, taking the light with you. You slump on the couch, and Bonnie sits on the floor in front of it. There’s a long silence, the two of you taking sips of your coco. It’s Bonnie who finally speaks up.

“. . . . A Sadness killed us” They mumble. “Fourth time, I think. . .”

“Oh. . .” You look down, thinking. “. . . We only, falled to six sadness, I think.”

“Died.” Bonnie replies, annoyed. “I’m not a kid, just say we died. Okay?”

“. . . Okay.” You take a breath. “We died six times to sadness.”

Bonnie’s quiet for a bit. “‘N the pineapple?”

“Twice.”

“Dummy.”

“It tasted good! You make good food, Boniface.”

“. . . Sure. . .” They huff. “. . . N’ the rock?”

“Oh uh. . . Three times. First time I look for traps in each part of the room, it was the first time I died. The other two I just. . . Forgot.”

“. . . Okay.” They take a sip of coco. “Seenit twice then.”

“. . . Sorry.”

They shuffle up from the floor to next to you on the couch. “. . . ‘Sokay.”

“It’s. . .” You glance at them, then away. What were you supposed to say? That it’s not okay? That you’re sorry? That you wish you could fix this? That this is going to be with them forever?!? You put your mug to the side. “. . Have you seen me touch the tears?”

They take another sip of coco. “Mmhm, but that’s okay. ‘Snot scary.”

“. . . Okay.” You pause and take a breath. At least you could do this. “. . . There’s going to be a time where, where you accidentally push me into one, okay? It’s alright, I wasn’t angry then, not angry now, okay?”

“. . . O-okay. . .” They shuffle a bit closer, ducking their head. “. . . Why’d you stop?”

“Stop?”

“Using, the tears.”

“Oh.” You bite your lip and look away. Why did you need to do it? Why didn’t you all listen to Loop. Loop’s right, Loop’s ALWAYS right. Stars. . . “. . . I-it was, faster. I’m sorry.”

“. . .” They put the coco aside, and tuck their legs close to their chest. “Don’t do it again. Crab”

“We won't. I promise.” You try to talk in the most comforting way you could. Look at them, they’re shaking “. . . Bonnie?

They’re mumbling. “. . Yeah?”

“I. . .” You look away, then back, your heart hurts. You didn’t want to ask, you really didn’t want to. But you had to know. “. . . What about, the King?”

Bonnie tucks their legs closer

Your body feels numb, a lump in your throat. You knew, you knew deep down, that only meant one thing. One terrible thing.

They’re tearing up.

“. . . . Bonbon. . .” You, open your arms a bit. “. . Do you, want a hug-”

No sooner had you finished that sentence than Bonnie leaped into your open arms. They’re sobbing, holding onto you tight.

“‘F-Frin. . .” They were mumbling between sobs. “I-it, hurt. . . .

You could feel your heart shatter into pieces. Bonnie was hurt, Bonnie was hurt and it’s your fault. It was your fault then, it’s your fault now. You did this to them. You monster. You need to fix this, you need to make this right, and protect them, and, and. . .

You shut your eye tightly, and start to wrap your arms around Bonnie, but, pause. Can’t hug, can’t hug tight, shouldn’t. Too similar, too scary, but, but. . . 

You gently undo your cloak, take it off, then drape it over Bonnie. You put a gentle hand in their hair. They keep crying for a few minutes more, until it dies down to shaky breathing, then just, breathing. The two of you stay there for a little bit more, content.

Eventually, Bonnie cuts through the silence again. “. . . D-do I, get-”

“No.” You speak your wavering breath. “I-I made sure, every time, you’d be okay. I-I. . .”

“Thank you. . .” You feel Bonnie hug you tighter.

Another minute passes before Bonnie lets go and sits up. Once they notice the cloak around them, they pull closer. “. . . Thanks ‘Frin.”

You softly smile. “Comfy?”

“Mmhm.” They close their eyes. “Super comfy.”

“Heheh.” You pat Bonbon on the head. “Maybe I should make you your own.”

Bonnie doesn’t respond for a second, before their eyes bolt open. “Hey!! Don’t make fun of me!! Crabface!!”

“I’m serious! It’s a very important thing to have, I think.” You hold your hands up. “And careful, don’t want to wake the whole house.”

“Oh, okay.” Bonnie calmed down, instead leaning on you. “Uhm. . . Important?”

“Mmhm!” You put an arm around them as you talk. “You give white cloaks to your younger family, essentially. It’s made by a parent, a guardian, an uncle or aunt’ It’s a piece of themself they give to you to. . .” You trail off, memory getting foggy. How did you know about. . . You close your eye. “. . . I. . . if you, want one I could. . . I could make one. If you. . .”

“. . . I’d like that.” They mumble, but then shuffle to look up at you. “. . . You’re not ‘Frin.”

“Huh? I’m. . .” No they’re right, wait, who were you? You. . . Hadn’t thought about that. You knew you weren’t Siffrin, or, you were, but. . . “I. . . Guess I’m not.”

“Who’re you?”

You shrug. “No idea.”

“Are you new?”

“I. . .” Hmm. . . You, might be. You take a breath, can you see yourself. . .? You look around the favor tree, no-one else around You held your hands out, they’re. . . Different. Ah. “. . . I think so.”

“Oh, okay.” Bonnie looked at you, then poked your nose. “Boop!”

“Ack!” You grabbed your nose dramatically. “I’ve been booped!”

“Haha!!” Bonnie grinned. “You’re still funny, though.”

“Heheh, thanks, Bonbon.”

“Uhm, do you have a name?” You shake your head. “Okay, could I help?”

You chuckle. “Heh, alright, o’ master of names.”

Bonnie's brow furrowed as the gears in their head started turning. You sat patiently, waiting for their answer.

“. . . . Rosemary.” They finally respond. “That’s uhm, I remember reading that helps with memory.”

“Rosemary. . . Oh! Rosmarinus? That’s an old name for it.” +You smile down at Boniface and pat their head+ “Thanks, Bonnie.”

“Mmm. .” +Came their response. They leaned against you.+ “Journal?”

“Left it in our room.” +You relax back.+ “. . . Could you please remind us tomorrow Bonbon? With that magic memory of yours?”

+Bonnie laughed at that, and fully lay down on your lap.+ “‘Kay. . .”

“Thanks.” +You yawn, and get comfortable.+ “Sleepy again?”

“Mmhm. . .” +They mumble.+

“Let’s try and get some rest then.” +You close your eye, Hoping sleep would soon claim you also+ “I’ll be right here if you have a nightmare, okay?”

“‘Kay. . .”

“. . . Good night, Bonbon. . .” 

“. . Night, ‘Frin. . .”

[moonchild-in-blue]

Gushing about animol crossing lil guys (gn) token. Expires never.

Hello Will I kinda really love you for this, you sweet sweet blue boy you 🥺💙

Say hello to the Hope World family 🌈

Deets and Pics bellow (very long):

Coco and Lily

My two favourites! Will get along with literally everyone 🥹

Coco is forever my number one spookie cookie bunny, but Lily is a close second - the sweetest froggy you'll ever meet!!! They are both incredibly sweet, and in my island lore they are besties 🥺🐰🐸

Their houses are next to one other, and often share books, baking tips, and whatever knitting project their working on! They hang out with Zucker a lot 🐙

Elvis

My cranky old man 🥹 Out of all of them, he's the least popular in the fandom 😔

Has been with me the longest - was my very first campsite villager, and has since settled well! He may be old, but likes to learn new slang from the youngins. Has the coolest study/library ever.

Zucker

It him!! My precious takoyaki baby boy!!!

He always has a silly outfit on - the pineapple hat was a MUST. Loves to snack, play games, and hang by the beach. A silly cutie patootie 🥹🐙

Marshall

Look at him!!! He so small and sassy 🥺

Marshall is the fashionista / coffee snob of our island. Literally lives off caffeine and compliments. Likes to visit Elvis and be Fancy™ for a little bit hehe. Great friends with Francine. Smol and Angy hehehe 🐿️

Bob and Chrissy

MARRIED. They are MARRIED and IN LOVE - 3 year anniversary coming up soon!!! 💜🩷

Bob is the coolest (and only) cat in the whole island. Chrissy was totally smitten with him hehe. He's also a silly boy who is a bit of a gamer - has a super cool set up. A literal textbook himbo 🤭

Chrissy is Francine's twin. They were popstars in their youth (listen to K. K. Bubblegum), and currently she's the only one still in the entertainment businesses. Always dresses fancy - pink and glittery and so so cute 💖. Sings all the time, also the most extroverted of the bunch.

Francine and Fuchsia

The Cool Girlfriends™ - kinda intimidating at first, but very friendly 💙💖

Francine is Chrissie's twin. Unlike her super chirpy sister, Francine is a bit more elegant and reserved. She now works as a designer - the spotlight was made for her Chrissy, not her. Best friend's with Marshall - The Fashion Duo ever (WILL judge your fashion choices) 💅 ✨

Fuchsia is our resident punk barbie deer. Dresses mostly in black and band merch - we talk a lot about bands and stuff. Very sensible and kind, always there for you if you need to vent. A true punk princess, Avril Lavigne wishes she was her 🖤

Genji

Our newest resident! Moved in last week after Pietro left. He's still getting to know everyone, but so far is getting along super well with Bob - he and Zucker often have game nights and Genji loves it (Elvis is too old to stay up so late, and Marshall prefers to go drink with the girlies).

Genji is a total gym rat but not obnoxious at all - he's just super active. He and Fuchsia will work out together sometimes 🏋️

-> Old family photo from when Pietro (clown sheep) was still in Hope World - taken during my birthday sleepover. You can see Fuchsia in her Sleep Token shirt 🥹

Bonus family photo but Silly™

If you read this far, have a little snack -> cherry pie, a Hope World specialty! 🍒🥧

[deke-rivers-1957]

A Hawaiian Meeting

One day in the fall of 1962, Ross Carpenter polishes his new boat "The Dodger" when he sees a very familiar face coming in from the open waters with a surfboard.

"Oh. My. God."

He puts down his rag and tries to go approach them as calmly as possible.

"Um excuse me. Are you?"

The man turns to him.

"Yeah can I help you?"

"You're. You're Chad Gates."

He rubs the back of his neck.

"Oh. Yeah I am."

"I'm so glad to finally meet you in person. You've really done a lot for me."

"I have? How so?"

Ross sighs as he remembers his big break.

"Oh sorry I didn't introduce myself. I'm Ross Carpenter of CarpnCoral's Fishing Boats. I provide fishing sessions to clients from your tourist agency."

Chad looks up at him.

"Now I remember. Yes I heard my wife talk on the phone with a Mrs. Carpenter about booking a boat for some of my dad's pineapple salesmen."

"Yeah that's my wife. We made so much money from your bookings this summer that I've finally been able to buy my father's boat back. He passed away when I turned 18 so I had to sell the boat just to have money for food. I was trying to buy it back ever since but thanks to your business I did it."

Chad looks touched. He didn't realize just how much this meant to Ross.

"I'm glad I've been able to help you. You've been doing us a favor too by treating my clients well. We just had our one year anniversary and it's been a complete success."

"Thanks. Hey if you're not too busy tonight, how would you like to go on a double date?"

"Oh I gotta ask the wife but I'd like to go. Is your home number the same as your business number?"

"Yeah Laurel does all her bookings at home. Give us a call if you can swing it for tonight."

Chad smiles and waves as he heads to the changing room.

"You got it. See you soon Ross."

The two part ways and Ross goes to tell Laurel the news when she gets home.

"Oh Ross that's wonderful. This is just the sort of connection we need. I've already been getting regular bookings from Maile Gates so this would only strengthen our partnership."

"Great. Now we gotta wait and see if Chad gives us a call."

To their luck, Chad calls with news of the dinner date being accepted. A friendship would officially be formed later that day lasting for years to come. Every summer, Ross and Chad have dinner together with their wives at the finest restaurant in Honolulu. Then in 1965, their tourist circle got a little bigger.

Time Skip

"Hey Chad what's with the helicopter that's been passing over?"

Chad looks up as he sees the helicopter.

"Looks like some tourists are getting an aerial tour of the island. Maile's been getting calls to book with a charter helicopter company."

"Oh yeah you handle transportation to other islands too. But really a helicopter company?"

Chad sighs as he sips on his kava.

"I don't really understand it myself but Maile's said that it's apparently easier than a plane when traveling to and from the islands."

"Hmm. Must be a small business since I've only ever seen the one going back and forth all day."

"Yeah Maile's only been getting calls from Kohana. I need to drive Mr. Kelman there in a half hour since he wants to get to the Coco Palms Resort up on the island of Kaua'i. You can come along for the car ride if you want."

Ross finishes his beer.

"Yeah I'd like to go. The boats are still in maintenance and Laurel's got a luncheon with her friends."

"Great I'll get the car."

Chad pays the bar tab and goes to get his car. Once Ross gets in they drive north to Laie past the Polynesian Cultural Center.

"Man. You ever take tourists here Chad?"

"Yeah but it's been mostly college aged tourists from the west coast looking for some AUTHENTIC Hawaiian culture."

Ross looks around as they pass by the grounds. Soon enough they get Mr. Kelman from his hotel.

"How was your flight Mr. Kelman?"

"Fine Chad, fine. Nice to see you too Ross."

He shakes hands with Ross as he gets in the car.

"Thanks Mr. Kelman. How come you want to take a helicopter ride when you can fly in a plane?"

"Oh I'm taking a test ride to see how effective it is for other salesmen."

After a few minutes drive, Chad stops in front of a small airfield. A man walks out of the office building with a first aid kit. Mr. Kelman gets out of the car.

"Hi are you Mr. Kohana?"

"Nah Danny's inside, Mr. Kelman. My name's Rick Richards and I'll be your pilot today. You can check in with him while I finish preppin the cabin."

"Alright. Thank you, Rick."

Mr. Kelman goes inside as Rick goes back to going over the helicopter. He turns and sees Chad and Ross in the car.

"Why're you still here?"

"I'm from the Gates of Hawaii tourist agency. I'm supposed to be on standby in the event of a sudden cancellation so our client doesn't get stranded. Company policy."

"Gates of Hawaii? Yeah I've heard of them. Danny's been takin calls from a sweet little honey the past couple days."

Chad raises an eyebrow.

"Sweet little honey on the phone?"

"Yeah. I picked up the phone once when Danny wasn't at his desk and boy was she great. Said her name was Maile Gates of the Gates of Hawaii tourist agency. Do you know her?"

Chad tries to stay calm.

"Yeah. I know her. She's my wife."

The moment becomes very awkward as Rick feels a rare instance of embarrassment.

"I'm. I'm sorry, Mr. Gates."

He turns to Ross.

"And I'm guessin you're-?"

"Ross Carpenter of CarpnCoral's Fishing Boats."

Rick winces.

"I. Saw her. Sunbathin on one of your boats while doin a tour."

Ross and Chad both stare at Rick.

"I. I'm sorry. I'm gonna go back to preppin the helicopter."

He turns to put the first aid kit in the helicopter.

"Unbelievable Chad. Here we are bustin our humps while he's only focused on flirting with women."

"Especially Maile. Now I know what she meant when she said one of the guys she talked to on the phone sounded rude."

Chad rubs his eyes.

"At least he had the decency to apologize. It wouldn't be good for business since we're all kind of working together."

"What are you saying?"

Chad sighs.

"Hey Rick."

Rick slowly turns to Chad.

"Yeah?"

"Do you have anything on Thursday night?"

"No I don't."

Ross looks at Chad like he's making a mistake.

"Do you think you and Mr. Kohana would want to have dinner with us?"

"Yeah I'll be able to go. Don't worry about the check I'll pay. Not just for myself but everyone. It's the least I can do since you're bein such a good sport about it."

Ross sighs when he sees that Rick is sincere about feeling guilty.

"Me and Chad are based by the Diamond Head. If Mr. Kohana's able to come we'll be having dinner there."

"Right. Thank you both. I promise to make good."

Mr. Kelman comes out of the office.

"Thank you Chad. You can go now."

"Alright. Have a good time, Mr. Kelman."

Chad starts driving back south to Waikiki Beach.

"Chad do you really think he'll make good on paying for us on Thursday?"

"I'd say he will. Kohana's a small business and according to Maile really relies on our clients. He can't afford to blow this deal with us."

"So if he does make good?"

Chad stops at a red light.

"I'd say we're even. Soon as he knew our wives were wives he apologized and offered to pay the bill when I asked him about dinner. If he doesn't do it again I don't see a reason to keep holding it against him. Do you?"

"Well. No. I guess I'm just sore about him peeking on Laurel sunbathing."

"Yeah he is a bit of a player. I'd say if he says sorry to the wives then pays for dinner that's all that matters. It ain't like he did it right in front of me."

Ross sighs.

"You're right Chad. You're right. But how are you so calm about it?"

Chad keeps driving and laughs.

"It's the kava man. But honestly I was more upset about him being the one that was bothering Maile. All I'd want is him to say sorry to her. If she accepts his apology that's the only I'd care about."

"Chad should you even be driving?"

"Oh I'm fine. I only had one. Now if I had. 5? Then it'd be a whole other story."

Ross looks at him.

"Hey if we get in a crash I'm beating you with your surfboard."

Chad laughs.

"Nah we ain't gonna crash. I did this plenty of times. Hey. Maybe if dinner goes well we can take Rick over to Ernie's afterwards."

"Fine but I'm driving if you decide to drink 5 kavas."

"Hmmm we'll see Ross."

Time Skip

With the dinner date in place, Chad and Ross arrive with their wives. Danny and Rick pull into the parking lot only a few minutes later. Rick goes up to Maile.

"Excuse me, Mrs. Gates. I'm the one who flirted with you over the phone when you called Danny's office. I'm real sorry for makin you uncomfortable and I promise it won't happen again."

Maile nods.

"Apology accepted Rick. Thank you."

He smiles and opens the door for everyone. To his relief dinner went well enough for Chad to extend his offer.

"Hey Rick thanks for handling the check. You wanna go over to Ernie's Kava Bar? I'll pay for it this time."

"Kava? Never heard of it."

"Oh boy don't tell Chad that.

Chad playfully shoves Ross.

"Ah now I won't do anything. It's only a drink made with kava leaves. So long's you're careful it's not as bad as alcohol. You still get a nice buzz though."

"Oh yeah? Well I'm down to try it."

"Great. Ross'll be our D.D. So worried about crashing over a little kava. But it's alright. He don't wanna drink he don't wanna drink. It's his right."

Ross sighs.

"Gee thanks Chad. Laurel do you wanna go?"

"No thanks. Danny's taking me and Maile to her office. I'll see you later Ross."

"Oh. Bye honey."

The three men leave in Chad's car for Ernie's Kava Bar.

"Hey Ernie hook us up with a couple kavas."

"You got it Chad. What'll it be Ross?"

He looks at the drinks menu.

"Well I'm the D.D. so can you make a root beer float?"

"Yeah I got Dad's Root Beer in the cooler."

"Thanks."

The drinks are passed out and Rick goes to take a sip of kava.

"It uh. Kinda looks like coffee."

"Yeah. But don't worry it'll be fine."

Rick just shrugs and takes a sip. Then he downs the whole cup.

"Wow."

"See I told you Rick. Now we just ride this little buzz out. Ross'll make sure we won't get into trouble won't you Ross?"

"Yeah. Maile'd kill me if you crashed your car and I didn't stop you."

"There you go Rick. Nothing bad'll happen."

Over the next 2 hours Chad and Rick talked in between drinks as Ross watched. It eventually devolves into a drinking contest.

"Alright Rick. I'm at 5. Beat that."

"You're on!"

Rick grabs his fifth glass and starts to drink it. Until he falls to the floor in a giggling fit.

"What happened to my legs?"

Chad laughs.

"See. Told you you couldn't handle it. Kava relaxes the muscles once you're passed the buzz."

He goes to help Rick up but falls over too.

"See you ain't no different than me Chad."

"Hey no I finished my Kava before falling over."

The two glare before laughing again. Ross rolls his eyes and goes over to both of them.

"Alright I'm cutting you both off. You gotta take those college kids across the island in the morning, Chad."

Chad stops laughing and looks at Ross.

"You're right, you're right."

He hands Ross his wallet.

"Here this'll pay our tab with Ernie."

"Fine just take Rick out to the car without falling over."

"Yeah yeah."

Chad carefully stands up while trying to help Rick off the floor. Ross pays for the drinks.

"Sorry if we disturbed anything Ernie."

"Don't worry about a thing, Ross. Nothing was broken and I get $50. Have a good night."

"You too Ern."

Ross heads out to Chad's car to see both him and Rick asleep in the backseat. Ross gets in and starts driving them home.

"At least that meeting went well. Now if only Chad can be this quiet all the time."

An: Thank you for the request @arrolyn1114. Outside of my ECU High project this is one of the only crossover projects I've done. If anyone has a request I'm still accepting them until the 19th.

[nerdatthebar]

Do you like Piña Coladas?

The story of the Piña Colada is somewhat hard to figure out. There are some different people claiming the drink for themselfs, but there are no written down mentions until 1964 on a menu from the bar Señor Pico. A bar that was owned by Victor "Trader Vic" Bergeron.

The first "claim" for the creation of a Piña Colada goes back to 19th century. Word is, that Roberto Cofresí aka El Pirata Cofresí gave his crew a variation of a grog made with pineapple juice, rum and coconut milk. I couldnt find any good sources supporting this claim tho and one should note, that cocos milk does not come even close to the typically used Cream of Coconut.

This is way I personally wouldnt say that this was the creation of the Piña Colada.

The second time we can find a mention of the Piña Colada is in 1922 in a travel magazin, though this Piña Colada is made without Cream of Coconut at all and more like a Daiquiri with a lil splash of pineapple juice.

So on the next one.

Apparently Ramón "Monchito" Marrero Perez invented the Piña Colada in the Caribe Hilton Hotel in Puerto Rico in the year 1954. Since Cream of Coconut was invented one year earlier by Ramón Lopez-Irizarry it would make a lot of sense, that such a "simple" (only 3 main ingredients) cocktail would be invented quickly afterwards. Story is that Monchito didnt have the correct tools to make this drink until 1954, which is why he made a non-alcohol variant before.

What sort of tools? The Blender. Due to the high amount of actual coconut cream in Cream of Coconut (I know, who wouldve guessed) simply shaking does not blend the strong enough. You will need a stronger way of blending to really mix these ingredients up, so the blender is the way. A lot of Bars these days use coconut sirup instead of Cream of Coconut, which does not have any coconut cream but is coconut flavored. Due to this it is way sweeter and you have to add extra cream if you want to have the same feeling in the cocktail. But more on that later.

Lets return to the Caribe Hilton Hotel and Monchito. Or to be more precise to his colleague Ricardo Garcia. Ricardo claims the creation of the Piña Colada for himself as well. I cant quite tell why most people tend to forget about him and just say that Monchito is the person that came up with the Piña Colada. I couldnt find any sources that made one or another claim more believable.

But hold on, there are even more people who claim the Piña Colada for themself. Ramón Portas Mingot claims that he made the drink in 1963 the first time. Now I think that there is a possibility that he is right, but I think it is rather unlikely that one drink would get popular enough to get out of Puerto Rico and to San Francisco to be on a menu one year later. It might be true that Mingot invented a Piña Colada without knowing of the other Piña Coladas that were already invented. It happened more than once in cocktail history.

So in conclusion I think that the first Piña Colada was made in the Caribe Hilton Hotel. It seems like the government of Puerto Rico thinks the same, because they gave the Hotel a proclamation to honor the 50th anniversary of the Piña Colada.

Anyway, lets talk drink.

Maybe its smart to talk about the meaning of the name first. Piña is the spanish word for pinapple and Colada means as much as washed or strained. If we put this together we get the "washed pineapple" or rather the "strained pineapple". So the drink obviously includes pineapple juice, the fresher the better. There are some recipes that even use pieces of pineapple. I personally would still prefer fresh pineapple juice, because 8 pieces of pineapple is a really rough measurement and could lead to a lot of variation in the drink depending on the person who cuts the pineapple.

The next ingredient is the much talked about Cream of Coconut. I would stick to the original Coco López (comes in a can tho, so thats quite awkward), but there are some other good ones out there as well.

Rum. Ok, now we get a lot of different possibilities to work with. Depending of the drink you want to create you pick. A light white rum for the classic Piña Colada or a stronger, more funky rum for a Piña Colada with a twist. But be aware that you need a rather strong rum if you want to go for the second one. The pineapple juice and Cream of Coconut tend to overwrite most the rum you can taste.

The classic recipe for this drink would be 1.5 oz. of each ingredient. Put it in the Blender with lots of crushed ice and blend it on the highest speed and voila. The classic Piña Colada.

But what about variants?

Well there are the variants that use coconut sirup and some cream instead. I personally dislike them, because it gets even sweeter and the cream tends to blend it all together to one soggy taste. Its already hard enough to differentiate the tasting notes in the classic, but with cream it gets even more just one thingy big lump of taste (in my opinion).

There are also variants that use a little bit of lime.

And my personal favorite probably isnt even a Piña Colada anymore, but more of a painkiller tastewise. The way I would drink my Piña Colada would be with 2,5cl Cream of Coconut; 5cl aged, strong rum; 7cl pineapple juice and a little bit of lime, roundabout 1cl. Shake it up for quite some time and strain it in a longdrink glass. It is unconventional to the original, but way less sweet and in my opinion way more refreshing. The Cream of Coconut does not blend as well with the drink like it does when it is blended that is true, but I am not such a big fan of frozen drinks, thats why I enjoy it like this.

Just one last thing. Remember to always use the best stuff you can find for your drinks. The Piña Colada got a rather bad reputation, because of the popularity of the drink and the numerous bars that started using cheap products for the production of the drink.

That is the story of the Piña Colada or at least the story of the beginning. There is a lot more to talk about, but for now that is enough.

Did you know these things or what was new information for you? I'm interested as well in other cocktails you are interested in. Let me know if there are some you would like me to cover!

See you soon :)

[thecrowsbar]

Painkiller

The first rum drink I ever loved (with Pusser's Gunpowder Proof, despite its- deservedly- tarnished reputation being the first rum I loved). I am perennially amused by how often I try to talk about the drink and have to specify that I do not, in fact, mean opioids. Just alcohol, a perfect substance which has never hurt anyone ever, no sirree.

1 1/2 oz Pusser's Gunpowder Proof (you've got to use Pusser's, it's copyrighted, they will sue you. I would like to assure the Pusser's Corporation that I have never once used El Dorado instead and that if I had, I would not have kind of liked it a little better)

3 oz pineapple juice (Trader Joe's Cold Pressed)

3/4 oz orange juice (Trader Joe's, I prefer it to fresh, deal with it)

1/2 oz cream of coconut (Coco Reàl)

Dash bitters (Bittermens 'Elemakule Tiki)

1/4 oz overproof (Plantation OFTD)

Shake all ingredients other than overproof with ice, pour over crushed ice. Float overproof, garnish with nutmeg.

Absolute sugar bomb, no point in denying it, but it's still a drink with a pleasant backbone. Sometimes you want something sweet.

Taken from the following, with some adjustments from the comments:

[chaoticrebels]

NAME : Dimitri Nikolaevich Graves-Romanov

NICKNAME : Dimi, Riri, Mimi, Niko, Romeo, DR. Graves

AGE : 28 - 30

BIRTH DATE : July 17

GENDER : Male

ORIENTATION : Pansexual

LOCATION : Saint Petersburg, Russia { Has homes in several places around the world }

PROFESSION : Prince, Streamer, Mafia Leader

SPECIES : Human

SPOKEN LANGUAGES : English, Russian, French, Portuguese, Spanish, Italian

HEIGHT : 6'3"  

WEIGHT : 168 lbs

HAIR : Brunette

EYES : Brown

TATTOOS : Several

PIERCINGS : A Few { Upper and lower earlobe piercings, upper, mid, lower helix piercings, forward helix piercing, industrial piercing }

SCARS : None

FACE CLAIM : Francisco Lachowski

FACTS

Is the rightful Emperor of Russia

Was an edgy angst filled reckless teenager who got into several fights and is still an edgy reckless trouble marker

Knows how to sing

Can play the guitar, electric and acoustic

Can play the drums and piano

Has a collection of cars, motorcycles, trucks

Paints his nails

Has studied martial arts, studying in Wada Ryu Karate, Kickboxing, Judo, Shaolin Kung Fu, Tiger Crane and Snake style Kung Fu and Sanjero Kung Fu because of his father

Is adept with numerous weapons

Had been modeling since he was young because of his mother

Knows how to change his voice and does it when he needs to

Is like a cat when it comes to affection

No control on what comes out of his lips at times

Comes from a wealthy family and is wealthy even without his family money

Dislikes tea, prefers coffee or hot coco

Likes to sleep in the middle of the bed, prefers the right side when sleeping with someone.

Loves Disney & Sailor Moon

Loves the movie Anastasia, mainly because he is fascinated with his family history surrounding them

Is fascinated with the Titanic as well

Can see and talk to spirits

Is fascinated by the supernatural

Loves to skateboard, surf, snowboard

Loves adventures and loves to explore

Enjoys photography

Is allergic to cranberries, pineapples, soy

Only cares for a few animals and insects

Hates cockroaches, worms, and flies

FAMILY

Nikolai Alexei Romanov - Father

Anastasia Natasha Graves - Mother

Emiko Kasumi Sakurai† - Wife

Akemi Raisa Sakurai-Romanova - Daughter

Alexei Romanov - Paternal Grandfather

Raisa Romanova - Paternal Grandmother

Taisiya Romanova - Paternal Aunt

Luka Romanov - Paternal Great Grandfather

Mika Romanova† - Paternal Great Grandmother

Yuri Romanov† - Paternal Great Uncle

Katya Romanova - Paternal Great Aunt

Leika Romanov - Paternal Great Uncle

Artemis Graves - Maternal Grandfather

Ksenia Graves - Maternal Grandmother

Makari Graves - Maternal Uncle

Damien Graves - Maternal Great Grandfather

Tatiana Graves† - Maternal Great Grandmother

Alena Graves† - Maternal Great Aunt

Samara Graves† - Maternal Great Aunt

Ryusei Sakurai - Father In Law

Mitsuki Sakurai - Mother in Law

Takara Sakurai - Sister in Law

Kosuke Sakurai - Brother in Law

Nikolai Romanov ❪ Nicholas II of Russia ❫† - Paternal Ancestor

Alexandra Fyodorovna† - Paternal Ancestor

Olga Nikolaevna Romanova† - Paternal Ancestor

Tatiana Nikolaevna Romanova† - Paternal Ancestor

Maria Nikolaevna Romanova† - Paternal Ancestor

Anastasia Nikolaevna Romanova† - Paternal Ancestor

Alexei Nikolaevich Romanov† - Paternal Ancestor

CONNECTIONS

Alexsey Solovyov - Best Friend / Second in Command { Has been in love with Dimitri since they were kids }

Maksim Morozov - Best Friend / Third in Command

Iyla Solovyova - Best Friend / Assistant

Ekaterina Morozova - Best Friend / Assistant

Alyosha Raskolnikov - Bodyguard

Artemas Raskolnikov - Bodyguard

Akilina Belova - Bodyguard

Nastashia Makara - Bodyguard { Has a crush on Dimitri }

Kiska Novikova - Capo

Nika Novikov - Capo

Vika Novikov - Capo

Zoria Aslanov - Soldier

Karina Makarov - Soldier

Matvey Orlov - Soldier

Jalena Agapova - Soldier

Mikhail Agapov - Soldier { Has a crush on Dimitri }

Hakoda Kazeev - Soldier { Has a crush on Dimitri }

Anatoli Alexeyev - Soldier { Has a crush on Dimitri }

Sitka Alexeyeva - Soldier { Has a crush on Dimitri }

Niurka Alexeyeva - Soldier

Olya Sokolova - Driver

Jeremie Garin - Driver

Veronika Rostova - Ex Girlfriend

Atsuko Haruki - Ex Girlfriend

Svetlana Karenina - Ex Girlfriend

Rue Nakamura- Ex Boyfriend

Nyx Kinsella - Ex Boyfriend

Kimika Kimura - Ex Boyfriend

Rania Akamai - Ex Fling

Electra Ricci - Ex Fling

Riki Koizumi - Ex Fling

Nikita Nikitin - Ex Fling

Kazimir Rasputin - Enemy { Obsessed with the Romanov family }

Norvina Dorofeeva - Enemy { Kazimir's assistant and advisory }

Zathura Alatyrtsev - Enemy { Is in love and obsessed with Dimitri but is jealous of Dimitri at the same time }

Gorky Laskin - Enemy { Zathura's Goon }

Simeon Laskin - Enemy { Zathura's Goon }

[ear-worthy]

Sound Judgment Season Three Is Here: Masterclass for Speakers, Storytellers & Hosts

I did a talk in front of third-graders last week about writing. Now, I know this audience is not known for its discriminating tastes in speakers. After all, it wasn't a TED Talk. 

Normally, in large groups, I'm about as interesting as Mike Pence on Xanax. You may not believe this (You can call Jaden's Mom to verify), but I was good. Better than past performance would indicate. 

Why? Because I've been a faithful listener of the Sound Judgment podcast. Now, I know that the podcast focuses on audio storytelling more in a podcast format, but I've picked up a lot of helpful tips in the first two seasons. I'm not sure if I should tip the host, Elaine Appleton Grant. I mean, is 15 percent the standard for servers and podcast hosts of extraordinary skill? 

Anyway, my learning -- and hopefully yours as well -- continues because Sound Judgment just launched a third season, taking listeners into the studios — and the minds — of your favorite audio storytellers. Unlike virtually every other show about podcasting, Sound Judgment explores the audio storytelling craft, not the business of podcasting. In each episode, journalist Elaine Appleton Grant and a top audio creator deconstruct an episode of the guest’s show. It’s not just a revealing conversation about the art and craft of audio storytelling, it’s a sound-rich narrative interview: Grant plays back clips from her guest’s podcast. Together, they explore the storyteller’s creative choices in a “living-learning lab.” In its first year, the critically acclaimed podcast has been called “your online master’s degree in audio storytelling” by Whisper, Speak, Roar Media; “a masterclass in podcasting” by Ear Worthy, and “required listening for our profession” by the supervising podcasting producer at ABC News. Grant made Ear Worthy’s list of the ten best podcast interviewers, just behind Audie Cornish. Tink Media’s Lauren Passell gives Sound Judgment “456654 stars!” and says “The takeaways at the end are hugely valuable.”

  Classy’s Jonathan Menjivar, of Audacy's Pineapple Street Studios and alum of Fresh Air and This American Life, sharing strategies and self-doubts on the challenge of making a gripping podcast about class in America (September 28) Upcoming episodes include: ● Iconic host Anna Sale of Death, Sex and Money, revealing her interviewing and tone-setting techniques (October 12) ● Nikki Boyer, of Wondery’s hit podcast Dying for Sex and Dying for Media/Lemonada’s Near Death on her passion for uncomfortable conversations; ● Showrunner Karen Given of Dear Media’s scam podcast Believable: The Coco Berthmann Story on following a twisty investigation; ● Ronald Young, Jr. on Weight for It, a podcast for fat folks and all folks who can't keep weight off their minds.  ● And many more. More and more serious creators are eager to improve the quality of their content as the measure of success in podcasting shifts away from downloads to what really matters: listener engagement and loyalty. And they’re seeking as much learning about storytelling and hosting as they can find — especially from the artists they admire the most. Not only does Sound Judgment provide a valuable “fly on the studio wall” experience to hosts, producers, and editors eager to learn from masters of the craft, it also serves as a discovery engine. Listeners often binge-listen to the shows to which they’re introduced on Sound Judgment, becoming fans in the process. Host Elaine Appleton Grant is a magazine journalist (Inc Magazine, Fortune Small Business, AARP The Magazine, US News & World Report) turned award-winning public radio broadcaster and podcast producer (NPR affiliates and Wondery's Business Wars Daily, American History Tellers and American Scandal). Sound Judgment is a production of Denver-based Podcast Allies, LLC. Podcast Allies is an audio production and consulting firm offering services to public media, mission-driven organizations, and higher ed. 

You don't have to be in the podcast business to gain insight into hosting, public speaking, or storytelling. Sound Judgment can help you in your everyday life become a better and more interesting communicator. 

If you don't believe me, just ask Jaden's Mom.

[pineapple-coco]

DC Comics Masterlist

Batfam x Talon Batsib

[dreamweavers]

some shots i liked from this ep

[imagineredwood]

“Is this the one?”

Summary: Letty takes you out to get a smoothie as friends. Just friends of course. Only friends.

Inspired by the prompt “Hey can you hold this for me?” “This is just your hand.” “Yeah.” Can be found here

Pairing: (18+/of age/S2-3) Leticia Cruz x reader

Warnings: None

Word count:820

A/N: How are we feeling about this one y’all?? Also I tagged all of y’all that are on the general and mayans taglists but if the female character pieces aren’t your thing just let me know and I’ll start another taglist 

"I don't know what I want, Letty. Everything sounds so good." 

You pouted as you looked up at the menu on the side of the truck listing every different kind of smoothie you could think of. Letty shrugged as she looked over the menu herself. 

"Try something new. Or we could just order for each other?"

At that you smiled, some of the pressure from having to hurry up and decide what to order now simmering. 

"Yeah, ok. That sounds fine." 

Poking her head out of the window, the woman who owned the smoothie truck grinned as she saw Letty, her brightly shining brown eyes shifting over to you as she noticed you standing beside her. 

"Leticia! You're back. And you brought a friend! Is this the one?" 

She nodded wearing an uncomfortable smile as she motioned to you, introducing you. 

"Yep. This is the one." 

She told her your name and how you were her best friend, but you weren't listening too much, still wondering why she would have been talking to the woman about you at all. The butterflies in your tummy took flight at the thought that maybe she felt the same way about you that you did about her, but you pushed it down, not wanting to disappoint yourself. You had been friends for a while now, college bringing you together and helping you bond. You did practically everything together. You knew Letty like the back of your hand and she knew you just the same. With as bold and impulsive as she was, if she had the same feelings you did, surely she would have made a move by now. 

"I come here all the time, obviously." 

You waved to the woman and she returned it, a warm smile on her lips as you both ordered for each other. You and Letty made small talk, passing the time until your smoothies were done. They both looked delicious and you paid before walking over to the picnic table beside the truck to sit down. You continued to talk, but there was a tension that wouldn't go away, ever since the woman had mentioned you. Neither of you was willing to address it, and so it hung over like a cloud, the giant elephant in the room. The silence that suddenly came over the two of you was anything but comfortable and you decided to bite the bullet. 

"So...how does she know about me?"

Letty took a long sip from her smoothie to buy herself time, the slight brain freeze making her wince. She fumbled for a few seconds before answering. 

"She was just asking me if I had any friends one day since I always came alone or with Coco. So I told her about you." 

Letty shrugged and tried to play it off as if it was nothing, but you could feel your excitement building. 

"...What'd you tell her?"

Letty looked up from her pineapple smoothie and let her eyes fall on yours. 

"That you're one of the nicest people I know. That you always look out for me. That Even Coco likes you and he hates everyone. That you...make me happy." 

She looked away from you then and cleared her throat, not liking the feeling of being vulnerable. You on the other hand couldn't hide your smile. You rubbed at your cheek bashfully and finally responded. 

"Did you tell her that you make me happy too?" 

Letty looked back up at you, her eyes serious as she tried to read you. 

"I guess I forgot to mention that." 

"Hmm." 

Deciding to take the leap, you suddenly reached your hand out in front of her before you lost the nerve. 

"Hey, can you hold this for me?"

Letty nodded on instinct, reaching for your hand and laying hers with the palm open, expecting you to drop something into it. When you simply laid yours on hers through, her brows knitted in confusion, a little laugh falling from her lips. 

"This is just your hand." 

You nodded, your heart pounding in your chest. 

"Yeah." 

She stared at you, waiting for the laugh or snort or "just kidding", but it never came. All she saw was hope in your eyes when she looked at you and she looked down at your hands together, closing hers around yours tightly. 

"Yeah, I guess I can hold onto it for you." 

You grinned and so did she, eyes locked on each other as you finally felt the final pieces falling into place. It was the sound of Letty's phone ringing that stole your attention away from each other as she used her free hand to answer. 

"Yeah?"

"Did you tell her yet?" 

Letty looked up embarrassed, knowing that you could clearly hear Coco's voice over the device, but the gentle squeeze you gave her hand eased her and she smiled as she looked at you. 

"Yeah, I just did actually."

General taglist

@piccasoe @ateliefloresdaprimavera @gemini0410 @woahitslucyylu @my-rosegold-soul @that-chick212 @everyhowlmarksthedead @glimmerglittergirl @elcococruz @fanaticfangurl21 @encounterthepast @iambabyharry @svintsandghosts @starrynite7114 @saturnsaree @multiyfandomgirl40 @destynelseclipsa @sadeyesgf @queenbeered @iamthegraham @emoengelfurleben @all-the-boys-to-the-yard @otomefromtheheart @rosieposie0624 @papa-geralt-of-cirilla

Mayans MC taglist

@dazzledamazon  @abunnykisses @briana-mishell24 @angelreyesgirl @wrcn9fvlcver @peaches009 @capt-canadian @thesandbeneathmytoes @krysiewithak @veracruz-djarin @appropriate-writers-name @cind-in-real-life @blessedboo @montanaraed @kkim120 @megapeacelovemusic-blog @emoengelfurleben

[theskzvibe]

MIXED UP JAKE SIM

CHAPTER 1

you dragged your feet throughout the halls and towards your locker, one cup of coffee this morning was not enough to keep you going. as you opened your locker, someone tapped your shoulder. “y/n!!” your best friend sunoo smiled at you, instantly energizing you. “hey bestie” you smiled back at him while you put your books in your locker and shut it closed. “what happened to you? you look like the walking dead.” Sunoo said making you scoff. “I was up late last night, I practiced for the dance team tryouts after school, and then I practically pulled an all nighter on homework and essays.” you grumbled. “you’re a really good dancer I don't understand why you are still practicing. was Giselle with you?” sunoo asked while you two both walked to your first class, and you nodded. “speaking of the devil” sunoo laughs as a very tired Giselle slowly walks up to you both. “hey zombie girl” sunos smirks at Giselle while she hits his arm. “I am tired. “sunoo don't forget that picture I have of you with ramen up your nose.” Giselle raises her eyebrows. “my dear best friend is threatening to blackmail me right now?” “yes but I don't have the energy to keep going.” Giselle says while yawning. Suddenly Giselles eyes widen and she straightens up. “what just woke you up?” Sunoo said while looking behind him. There they were, the soccer team; Heeseung, Sunghoon, Jake, Jay, Niki. “gross Giselle stop drooling over Heeseung, and grow some balls and ask him out.” sunoo rolls his eyes. “what would I even say to him, he doesn’t even know me.” Giselle whines. “why don't you ask your little brother to set you two up?” you ask. “NO! I can never tell Niki about my crush on his soccer captain. He will never stop making fun of me, I can see it already.” “well maybe y/n will grow some balls to ask out ‘pineapple’  and then you guys can double date.” Sunoo laughs. “SHHHH hes right there!” you whisper yell. “Y/n I literally said his codename you made for him when we were in middle school. plus hes busy talking to Jake.” Sunoo rolls his eyes. “wait y/n it would be so cute if you went out with Sunghoon and I went out with Heeseung and we double dated!” Giselle gushed. “SHHHHH Giselle!! please say pineapple. I’d be screwed if he found out I liked him.” you worried. “ugh fine, but code names are cringey, like why pineapple? he reminds me more of an apple to be honest.” Giselle says while starring at him. “Don’t stare directly at him! he’ll know we are talking about him” you say. “talking about who?” someone asks right behind Giselles shoulder making all of you jump. “NIKI YOU LITTLE BITCH! DONT EVER SCARE ME AGAIN” Giselle yells at her brother while he just laughs. “why are you guys drooling over my teammates? its gross.” niki makes a disgusted face. “y/n has been hopelessly in love with sunghoon for 4 years now, and she hasn't made a move yet.” sunoo bluntly says. Niki gasps and covers up his mouth, “noway” he starts laughing. “Sunoo! why would you tell him?! Niki please don't say anything.” you plead. “I won’t tell him, but you should make a move fast, ever since he had that growth spurt, more girls are hitting on him by the day.” niki states. “but he grew like last year, and girls have always been over him” you argue. “damn girl you study him or something?” niki says, making sunoo laugh. “in fact she does.” sunoo states. “sunoo we should set them up.” niki says out of nowhere. “that's not like you Niki, what's the condition?” Giselle asks. “well you guys are trying out for the dance team, and that hot girl Yuna is on the team...” niki pleads with his eyes. “NO WAY YOU LIKE YUNA?” Giselle screams, and as a reflex niki covers her mouth. Giselle smacks his hand off her mouth, “she's too nice for you but whatever, deal.�� Niki smiles in satisfaction. “okay after school today you guys should come to soccer practice to watch, after practice you guys come up to me and it could be a good excuse for you guys to talk to them” Niki schemes. “good idea, niki we can text about our y/n & sunghoon plan ideas” sunoo says while already starting a to do list on his phone. “you guys are something else.” Giselle says while rolling her eyes at her brother and best friend. “Okay we got physics class to get to, bye bestie! bye stinky!” Giselle says to the boys while linking arms with you, and turning in the direction of your classroom. “watch what you call me! I’m helping you and your hopeless romantic best friend out?” Niki yells back at you two. you two laugh all the way to your classroom. “oh hey y/n! Giselle!” Jake sim greets you both with a smile at your shared classrooms door. “hey Jake!” you say in return, as he holds the door for you and lets you enter the room first. you mutter a quiet “thank you” and head towards your desk. you have been friends with Jake since preschool, your mothers were and still friends, making you two friendly. you two used to be close in preschool, but as you guys got older, you drifted and things became a bit more awkward. the extent of your conversations were just hellos, and jakes occurring morning niceness when he holds the door for you. sometimes you guys discuss work in class or quietly joke when your teacher is making no sense again. you sat down at your seat, with Giselle who always sits next to you, and Jake who decided to sit behind you, and following him was his best friend sunghoon.

as your teacher started with the lesson, everything was good, but then with the equations, you suddenly got lost. “oh my god.” Giselle practically smacked her head on the lab desk. “what happened?” you whispered. she showed you her phone that presented a text from her brother Niki. “he’s making me do errands for him because of the deal” she groaned. “oh no im sorry g” you rubbed her back. “what does he want?” you asked. “he wants hot coco from the cafeteria. its fine this class is boring anyways, ill be right back.” and Giselle took the bathroom pass and left.

The teacher left you guys to work with your partners but you physically groaned out of confusion, and not having a partner because Giselle was being used by her brother. “what?” you whisper to yourself. Jake with his super hearing must have heard you because he called your name making you turn around. you make eye contact with Jake and then look next to him and see sunghoon, making your heart rate instantly increase. your cheeks reddened and you looked back at Jake, “yeah?” you asked. “I was wondering since you don't have anyone to work with right now, if you wanted to work with us?” he shyly smiled. you sighed out of relief, “honestly yes please because I am so confused right now.” you laughed. “yeah mr.kim doesn't even teach, the only reason why i’m passing is because Jake gives me his notes. he’s a science whiz.” sunghoon jokes, making Jake shy. “yeah I always remember Jake was always the smartest in our class, even in preschool” you laughed, making Jake blush harder. Jake clears his throat and looks up at you “well tomorrow night we are going to the library to work on physics, if you want to join us?” Jake asks. “that would be really helpful Jake, thank you.” you smile again and turn around as you see Giselle walking back in. “hey” you greet her while she sits down. “why is my little brother the literal devil reincarnated?” she says making you laugh.

MIXED UP MASTER LIST

next: chapter 2

taglist: @zylenes

[pineapple-coco]

I would pick lime green, black and blue.

Saw this on Twitter. What 3 potions would you drink?

I would take brown, white, and yellow!

[captaincassianandorr]

Survivor 43: Episode 2 Thoughts

Forgive me for how crappy this recap/thoughts are. My health condition decided to kick my arse today. And this is part of the reason I keep to myself here. I would LIKE to talk Survivor but social anxiety.

-The storm looked a bit scary. -I feel for Gabler being so much older and needing more rest than the rest of the tribe. -Jesse is killing it in Survivor US 43. He is in such a good position on his tribe! I really think he could win this thing. - Cody is such a wildcard but he seem to be having a good time out there so I guess there's that -Justine being annoying and so high maintenance lol. -yoga on the beach what a surprise. -Geo's story about his coming out as gay was so sad. How his parents told him to leave and him becoming homeless. I really felt for him. He is easily becoming one of my favourites. I mean he won't win lol. But I love his personality. I feel like we heard his story before. -Owen "now it looks like I've peed my pants...someone had to do it" is sending me lol. I know he meant getting the water but still funny. -Jeanie and Elie do realize they are only 2 right and the guys could easily outnumber them? Right?? And Sami is smart in wanting to stick with those two. -interesting immunity. That snake looks super heavy. I love seeing tribes that lost last immunity do well next challenge lol. -Why did no one on Vesi open the puzzle bag? or why did Jeff not tell them they needed that piece in the bag?? -why does Nneka have to go Noelle? I don't think she was the reason you lost that challenge. -Gabler what is your plan with this fishing gear? -the pineapple zone lol -is there an e on Justine? Cody honestly. -Cody looking for an idol is <3 "this looks a lot easier on tv" -the bead thing is an interesting twist because it means you have to convince everyone to give you their bead by using your social skills. -Cody's palm frond hat is truly a work of art lol. Fashion king. -Nneka's stuff about wanting to yell at the tv "I'm gonna go play Survivor" was too funny. I hope she sticks around for a bit. -why doesn't the USA do a premergers v.s postmergers season like roto? It'd be incredibly chaotic. I mean never the level of Survivor SA but still. -didn't really care one way or the other for Justine despite certain forums being stans of her -next preview looks like the guys on Baka want to stick together which I think is smart from their side. And Jesse could be in trouble or he might not be I'm not sure. Meanwhile Coco is having the time of their lives lol.

[my-joirny-90]

Log 7/31/22

Breakfast - 325cal 23.5g P

100g pineapple(50) 50g strawberries(50) 170g yog(90) 22g pb(125) sugar free syrup(10)

Kumbucha - 20cal

Lunch - 200cal 24g P

Kale(20) yog(90) egg(80) mustard(10)

Grapes - 150ca

Dinner - 530cal 40.5g P

Protein pwdr(150) yog(90) almond milk(10) sfs(10) pb(80) strawberries(30) coco pwdr(10) choc chips(150)

Total / 1,225cal 88g P

I made dinner without counting cals until after, terrible mistake ):

I CAVED FUCK ME

i had half a chocolate cupcake n like 5 spoonfuls of chocolate icecream and pb and sfs and I feel disgusting): I now am drinking kombucha to rinse my body of what I ate cuz that stuffs bad for me ):

Im supposed to be pretty and skinny

I can’t get there if I’m not eating in a calorie deficit, such a fat ass

AND AT WORK TODAY some girl was talking about how she went on a trip and lost so much weight her hip bones were sticking out like 🥲 I get it you have a fast metabolism GIVE IT TO ME I need it

Whatever I’m a failure

Tomorrow is the start of August, I’ll do good tomorrow. I better.

[accio-victuuri]

2019 BJYX Timeline : Golden Hour Part I

You make me think of empty spaces begging to be filled. Of spacious streets, waiting be marred by tire tracks. The void ——The endless wait for something to happen.

Hello. We are now into 2019. This part is definitely more mellow than what happens in the second half of the timeline. Hence, finishing it faster than I thought I would. _へ__(‾◡◝ )>

JANUARY 2019

01012019 : Web is welcomed to Yamaha Team as a Racer. 

Web’s Post :  happy New Year to all! !! !! !! !! The racing career has begun! !! !! !!  Please call me driver Wang Yibo! !! !! !! ～～～～～

Yamaha Team’s Post:  Welcome @ UNIQ- 王一博 Formally join the 万里 达 Yamaha team Super Words Become a MLT YAMAHA contract driver, start his career, in the future Wang Yi Bo Super words will drive Yamaha YZF-R3 cars, representing the team for the 2019 season. Come on! TRACER-85!

01082019 : GG for Grazia 

01022019: Web CF making

01082020 : Lin Hai (composer of Wuji) posted on Weibo a picture of peppa pig dolls version of LWJ and WWX saying -  Xian Xian Pig and Ji Ji Pig caught the cold one after the other because they were surreptitiously kissing. CPN is that fans of Web noticed he was sick early in January and on his weibo post below, GG admitted to having the flu as well. 

01052019: On set of Gank Your Heart

01142019: Web CF with Skittles

01132019 : GG posts first selfie of the year ; He explains that he has a flu.

01172019: FIRE audio single released

Now you're mine, you and I, We should be heading away See the fire in my eyes The feels making me crazed And girl you got me so deep Let's write a story You should get to know me

01182019 :Web posts as selfie 

Selfie for you

01182019: GG posts a selfie too 

 01242019: Web x Shu Uemura CF

01262019 : Web x Home Facial Pro CF

01292019: Web interview with Hunan TV Spring Festival

This is where he said he really cannot say if he is in a relationship to the media. Oh the savagery! 

FEBRUARY 2019

022019: GG shooting Olay short AD  - Two sides of GG! 

02032019: Web preparing for Chinese New Year

02032019 :  GG posts a selfie and picture with jiangou

02052019: GG posts a message to his fans “Everything in 2018 felt like a dream to me, in the dream I gave it everything I had! There were a lot of new faces, exciting things and constant obstacles that I crossed in the dream! And you guys who are right next to me!” 

02082019: Wang Yibo x Elle

02112019: Web x Shu Uemura CF

02122019 : GG selfie!

02132019: Web x Elle and Chanel coco crush rings

02142018: How to make a Pineapple boat

02142019: Web weibo post on valentines day, showing off his moto. 

Forcibly spend Valentine's Day with me love beans! ❤️ you have a happy holiday Oh ~ ~ ~

02172019: GG selfie! 

02212019: Web x new one studio

02242019: Web x Home Facial Pro

MARCH 2019

03012019: Web - How to ride a motorcycle

03052019 : GG selfie with the love of his life = junkfood.

03092019: GG pouty selfie again

03112019: Web - How I prepare for a game

03112019 - GG X BElla E-magazine 

03122019 : GG X Fashionable Photoshoot 

03132019: Web releases a new single - LUCKY

If you're lucky We can lay up in the bed If you're lucky We can just go ditch the rest If you're lucky I can take you down If you're lucky you can wear the crown If you're lucky We can lay up in the bed

03152019: GG message to fans “I’m so fortunate to be an actor, I can have different experiences in my limited lifespan, each eliciting emotions of joy, anger, sadness, and happiness within me at all times.” 

03222019: Web x VogueMe

03222019 : Web posts on Weibo as he visits Rome 

03282019: They recorded Wuji together. 13!!! 

There is a whole CPN story with this recording. Aside from the fact that they look so happy recording it and the forever-question of “did they hold hands?” ; there is still more. Web was coming from Rome and rumor is he had to cancel and re schedule work to be with GG physically in the recording. Also, GG was photographed in the airport before this and fans were saying he looked really good. 

03292019: Web x YOUNGCHIC photoshoot in Tokyo

03302019 : Web message to Olay

03312019: Web x Olay CF

032019: GG posted this art, for his fans as his activities keep on getting cancelled.

APRIL 2019

042019: GG shoot for Cosmo 

04052019: Web x Bape and Formula 1

04052019: Web x FHM

04152019: Web x Shu Uemura

04152019 : GG selfie

04192019: Web attends VogueMe cool people event

04222019: Web x bazaar men

04252019: Web x Shu Uemura CF

04262019 : Web attends 10th China directors guild awards

MAY 2019

05012019: GG posts a message to fans “Don’t ruin your present, over a past filled with regret, and a future with only uncertainty! Please live in each present day, brightly! You deserve to live like this!” 

05052019: Web interview in Chanel exhibition

05022019 : Web posted himself racing / practice 

Today ’s results are quite happy ~ The photos are fine! (Xiang Xianghui will take photos from the curve!)

05032019 : Web participates in the GPGP race but was unable to do the final race due to  technical issues with his motorcycle. He had to push his moto to the end and very heartbreaking. 

Web posted on Weibo : Translation here

05052019 : Web posts on Weibo 

See you at the next stop! 🔥🔥🔥 @ Wan里达雅马哈team

05062019: Web x Chanel CF

05072019: Web celebrity reading

05072019: Web x Shu Uemura event

05082019: Web x Wei Quan Yogurt

05092019: Web x Ellemen fresh

05092019: GG selfie

05202019: Chinese valentines Day GG post where his fingers form 5/2/0. His top is similar to one Web owns. 

05212019: GG X tencent VIP commercial 

05222019: GG instagram post

“Don’t look back. Forever! ”

05242019: Web x Ok interview

05252019: Web x Shu Uemura x Maison Kitsune CF

05292019: Web x Size magazine

05252019: Web x Laneige CF

05262019 : Release of that TTXS episode where Web was in a blind date but he is just too savage. After drinking and talking a little, he says “Can I go now?” 

 05312019: Release of single for drama Gank Your Heart

052019 : At this time , GG was already taking some legal actions against Wajijiwa. There is a more comprehensive explanation of this drama here. 

JUNE 2019

Important BJYX events in this month was already discussed here.

06012019 : GG posts for Children’s day 

06012019 - GG X Olay 

*** Note 01: I hope I can keep up with this momentum. I am trying to include stuff that are more important to the CPN side of things. But I’m DOING MY BEST (ง •̀_•́)ง  to add everything I could. Everything, meaning their weibo posts /selfies / some quirky things that happened. These two boys are very lovely so I really want to highlight them individually too.

*** Note 02 : The second half of this timeline is very intimidating to even begin but there are a lot of resources-- so hopefully, Part 2 will be out sooner than later.  ༼ つ ◕_◕ ༽つ