#quarantea

[ashtcnirwin]

(things like the 5sos show, cocktail chats, the 10 year podcasts, the tier list twitch stream, music video BTS, etc. were excluded from the poll because despite being iconic pieces of content, they're strictly speaking not promo content, and/or because they're so expansive in nature that they came with an "unfair" built-in advantage, like a david vs goliath type beat)

[nikkichama]

SNK/AOT Fic Recs

I'm going to be honest I didn't think someone would even vote so I was really happy when I checked the poll results, so thank you ♥

So okey now it's time to Attack on Titan fanfic recs. Okey so I realized I didn't really have that much AOT fanfic and they are mostly only LeviEre. At the end there is 3 Armin and Reiner fic.

LeviEre:

Eren Doesn't Like Dates by Bean_writes (E) 4/4 chapters

Modern Setting/Blind Date/Fluff and Smut/Top Levi

Despite Eren's previous attempts at getting Mikasa on board with the fact that he’s perfectly happy being single, she still took things into her own hands and set up a blind date for him.

A modern day, blind date (gone wrong) au.

Rewind by Tammyiia (T) 10/10 chapters ♥♥

Reincarnation/Time Travel/Blood/Gore/Rebirth/Future Eren in the past

Eren is just your average medical student, on his way to work in the early morning when he gets hit by a car. His memories of the past had always haunted him, but never to this extent. Eren finds himself in the past.

Against the Sky by tainted_ashes (E) 18/? (WIP last updated 2022)♥♥♥

Omega Eren/Mage Eren/Soldier Levi/Arranged Marriage/Minor Reiner-Eren/Human Experimentation/Goverment Conspiracy/Disturbing Themes/Praise Kink/Protective Levi/Alpha Levi/Forbidden Love

Eren Yeager, a rare Omega mage from the Island of Paradis, has long since accepted his fate inside the walls of his beloved country. But when war continues to ravage humanity and resolve of his home, the country of Marley presents an offer that will turn his entire world upside down.

You always make me smile by Legendanny (T) One shot

Modern Setting/Dad Levi /Isabell is the daughter/Kindergaten Teacher Eren/Falling in Love/Family Fluff

Fate wasn't kind to Levi—his wife died and he was left on his own with his young daughter Isabel. But maybe there is light at the end of the tunnel in the shape of Izzy's handsome kindergarten teacher Eren Jaeger.

Blue Salvia by paradoxicallysimplistic (E) 6/6 chapters

Omega Eren/Alpha Levi/Rituals/Awkward Sexual Tension/Sparring

As an unmated omega and the future healer-in-training, Eren's future and status in the tribe is pretty much determined. Once he comes of age, he is to be mated and expected to bear children.

After a freak thunderstorm, he finds an injured stranger by the riverbank and rescues him. Unknowingly, this one decision changes his life forever.

Halcyon by snakemittens (E) 67/67 ♥♥♥♥

Omega Eren/Alpha Levi/Slow Burn/Modern Setting/Growing up together/Friends to Lovers/Slice of Life/Slow Build/Long-term relationship/Long-distance relationship/Coming of Age/Car accidents/Childhood Friends/Childhood sweethearts

Problem child Eren Jaeger meets his match when Levi moves in next door. The two youngsters find friendship quickly and go through the ups and downs in a world of Alphas, Betas, and Omegas. An Alpha and Omega set of best friends includes its own plethora of struggles and misunderstandings. Tested with the trials of growing up, they find joy in the darkness and learn that there is no better sanctuary than in one another.

Come to My QuaranTEA Party by love_anime123 (E) 2/2 chapters ♥♥

College-University/Quarantine AU/Roommates/Smut/Fluff/Top Levi

“It’s only a matter of time before I start to insult you back, you know?” Eren warned, careful to see what Levi would do. The said man only walked over to Eren and stood impossibly close to him. Levi smirked when he saw Eren gulp nervously.

“I never said you couldn’t fight back. I enjoy a challenge, Eren,”

i'm not a creep; it was an accident by murakamism One shot

Modern Setting/Neighbors

It starts when Levi catches his cute new neighbor changing in front of his windows.

Mr. Nice Uniform by zerozaki_Zen (M) 30/? (WIP last updated 2024.06.17) ♥♥

Alpha Levi/Omega Eren/Arranged Marriage/Military/Historical/Domestic Fluff/Soft Levi/Protective Levi

The kingdom of Sina lacked military power while the kingdom of Trost was short on rations. They were enemies yet this time around, both rulers agreed to end their fued and help one another.

And what better way to seal the agreement? Marriage between kingdom.

As the prince of Sina, Eren's forced to marry someone from Trost, someone he never met. He thought that his life will be hell until he saw his husband in a slick military uniform.

Drunk Nights by SeaweedCat (M) One shot

Modern Setting/Clubbing/Jean is single/Mushy

Eren invited his new boyfriend Levi to go out drinking at Connie’s birthday party as a plus-one. Jean didn’t appreciate the constant reminders of how single he was.

The Wolf's Apple by Fluffyboots (E) One shot ♥♥

Omega Eren/Alpha Levi/Tribal AU/First Meetings/Implied True Mates

Eren swallowed dryly. The heat of Levi’s body was radiating against his own and slowly pulling him towards temptation. That scent, the proximity, it was driving him insane. “Why’s that?”

“I’m drawn to you in a way that I can’t explain.” Levi’s eyes flicked over his face, neck, and collarbones. The warm breath of his words ghosted over Eren’s lips. “I want to mate with you.”

Oyster Eaters by orangerie0340 (E) One shot ♥♥

Alpha Levi/Omega Eren/Canon Divergence/Mpreg

“You know, I’ve just been reminded of something your brother said once.” “Hmm?” Eren gave as a response. “About oysters.” Levi added for context, before snorting, “He said that in Marley, alphas and beta males who eat a lot of oysters are said to be in desperate need of sexual relief ― because they like to compare oysters to cunts over there apparently.”

Redacted Fate by Mery_Run (E) 56/56 chapters ♥♥♥♥

Time Travel Fix-it/Spoilers/Canon Divergence/Canon typical violence/Top Levi/Bottom Eren/Hurt comfort/Past mention of abuse and rape/Angst with Happy Ending/PTSD

Eren had been certain there had only been one destiny awaiting him. Why else would he go this far and hurt so many, even his most precious loved ones?

With the world ending around him, the Founder offers an alternative and even though he would lose everything, Eren Yeager accepts and returns to a time ripe with the opportunity to save everyone.

Assumptions by Fume (T)One shot ♥♥

Fluff/Humor/Misunderstandings/Post Canon Fix It/Canon Divergence/Married Life

The only thing the new recruits know about Captain Levi— aside from his absurd standards for cleanliness and intolerance for babbling— is that he’s definitely having an affair with the beautiful-guy-with-the-sea-in-his-eyes.

Sunset Lover by Flamoria (E) One shot

Omega Eren/Alpha Levi/Summer Vacation/Summer Romance/College Student Eren

When Eren Yeager comes home from university for the summer, all he wants is to find a new job and spend the time he's not working playing Animal Crossing and (possibly) having some short term hookups. However, it seems the universe doesn't quite have that in store for him. After only a week into his vacation, his childhood best friend Mikasa asks him to housesit her Uncle Levi's home for two weeks. The only thing Eren is expecting is free food, some quality time with a cute cat, and a fat paycheck by the end of it. What he gets instead will make this summer the best he's ever had in his life.

Black Swan by Flamoria (E) 9/9 chapters ♥♥

AU Dance/Choreographer Eren/Dancer Levi/Modern Setting/Emotional Hurt Comfort/Mentions of Cancer/Past Violence/Acceptance/Moving On/Minor Character Death/Anxiety Disorder

24-year-old Eren Yeager has risen as one of the best choreographers of his time. He's known by friends and clients as one of the most passionate people they have ever met. Scared of allowing the world to see his true vulnerable self, he chooses to stand behind the scenes and allow for others to display that passion in his place.

Enter 33-year-old famous dancer Levi Ackerman. Well known in the industry for his immense talent as well as his less-than-friendly attitude. Despite his reservations, Eren agrees to work with Levi as his choreographer. Little does the younger man know that this decision will change everything that he ever thought he knew about the world, and most importantly, himself.

gentle touch (heavy intent) by levivi (T) One shot

Hurt Comfort/Canon Compliant/Sick Eren

“Captain,” Eren slurs and peers up at Levi’s face. He doesn’t look mad, mostly bewildered, and Eren slumps against him. The arm around him tightens. “Hi.”

“Hello, Eren. Care to explain why the fuck you’re in my arms right now and not standing on your own damn feet?”

“Think I’m sick,” Eren mumbles.

Hunger by patolemus (T) One shot

Canon Compliant/Pre-57th Expedition Outside of the Walls/Team Bonding/Protective Levi

A series of events where Squad Levi doesn’t understand their new member’s behaviour regarding food, and the one time it all gets cleared up.

How to Snag the Cute Bariste Even When You're a Tea Snob by ReadingToMusic, Stimemia (E) One shot

Pinning Levi/Modern Setting/Coffee Shops/Meet-Cute/First Meetings/Misunderstanding/Implied Sexual Harassment

Levi's a writer — whose job mainly consists of not writing — and when he discovers that the brunet barista makes the best cups of tea as well as being gorgeous, he decides to do as much of his not-writing there as possible.

There's only one issue — that one, annoying customer who always has to take the barista's attention away from his job.

Or alternatively titled: "Why tea is superior to coffee in every way" — an essay by Levi Ackerman

Take My Hand by nackerr (T) One shot

Modern Setting/Concussions/Blood and Injury/Hospitals/Seizures/First Dates/Hurt Comfort/Fluff/Fighter Levi/Paramedic Eren

"Hey, hey. You need to calm down. You have a severe concussion and you need to be treated," the paramedic says.

Levi glares down at the hand on his chest, and then locks his gaze onto those teal eyes. "What's your name?" He asks.

"Eren."

"Eren," Levi's voice takes on a calm and smooth tone. "All due respect to your job or whatever, but shut the fuck up."

(aka Levi is a pro-fighter who gets injured and Eren is the paramedic that answers the call)

Armin&Reiner

Training by EvilPenguinRika (G) One shot

“Reiner… I need your help.”

Bandages by Evinsforreals (Not rated) One shot

Let Me Be There by guccicologne (G) One shot

Takes place aroud chapter 132/Hurt Comfort/Reiner is trying he really is/Emotianal Baggage

Armin helps Reiner get used to the new ODM gear in Ohida, and it reminds them both of the people they used to be.

[daydadahlias]

what are your favourite 5sos videos/interviews/gameshow thingies to watch?

so my #1 fave is the gmm video (bc that's the first video i ever saw of 5sos <3) and then I really love carpool karabloke and spilling the quarantea. and then i watch them rank the twitch stream where they ranked their songs probably once a month. and then i love their secret talent & song association interviews lol.

[5sos]

Spilling the Quarantea

[bramoaltezza]

Comunque

[caelesjjk]

I’ve been thinking maybe others out there might need this as much as I do while we are all stuck inside and unable to interact and such. So maybe this will help. I’d love to make some new friends or get back in touch with old ones, anyone can apply, just 18+ tho please.

Please be following me!

Reblog this so the word gets out!

Fill out this form!

I’ll keep it open for a week or so and see what kind of response I get! I hope to hear from you guys! Message me if there’s questions or something.

[mountainmavensandmuses]

Watch "Tori Kelly- Sure Thing (Miguel)" on YouTube

Right now.💗

🍹🎶📻

[poppedpins]

two hours of straight turds

ashton irwin, 2020

[darksideofnerdom]

Some people really be out here quarantining w friends and lovers… smh 😒

[forfoxsakecalum]

david dobrik has been around since vine luke wdym he appeared out of nowhere??¿???¿

[patheticwithanem]

Living on the Edge

Because I have to throw in some Survivor reference at some point, right?

Much like Survivor’s Edge of Extinction twist, the year sucked. And 7 months in, it still continues to be this supermassive black hole, sucking you in, eating you alive (not sure the metaphor works but whatever). Week after week when you think there’s no way it could get any worse, 2020 continues to outdo itself. I think it’s fair to compare it to living on the Edge of Extinction where you’re still very much alive but there’s this creeping stench of death that will consume you from within. You’re out of the game (of life for a while) but you still have a chance to get back. You’re thrown to this place of nothingness that could either make or break you; you don’t have a lot going on, you’re basically just waiting for your chance to get back to the game and while waiting for that shot, you’ll have to dig deep for a lot of your inner strength because the anxiety will inevitably deplete you the longer you wait. While this is probably the worst metaphor I can use about my favorite TV show and life, it’s the sad and exhausting truth.

I can whine all day but to put matters in perspective, here’s a quick recap of what has been happening in the country and the world the past couple of months: a volcanic eruption in January that killed the livelihood of hundreds of families and businesses, earthquakes, wildfire in Australia, the US-China trade war turning to be more sour than ever, and to top it all of, the coronavirus pandemic. I’m sure there’s still a lot I missed out but for 7 months, that’s a lot to take in. And to be quite honest, these catastrophic events only made the cultural and political divides more apparent than ever. It doesn’t help when The Powers That Be are more keen on protecting their own interests rather than actually helping proactively solve our problems. From closing a major broadcast network, arresting and killing journalists, jailing the Opposition, a mockery of our rights for freedom of speech masked as an “anti-terrorism” bill, accumulation of national debt (to be paid by our generation and the generations to come), selective justice as the government’s alliances are exempted from the law, friends becoming richer and more powerful cronies, rampant extra-judicial killings, propaganda machines hellbent on misleading the masses, a culture of fanaticism that’s become rabid and toxic, corruption, abuse of authority, lies... I mean, I could go on and on.

Man, that got political really quickly. I’m sorry but my frustration’s at an all time high it’s become more personal to me now.

As for me, plans were put on a halt. I came in declaring that 2020′s gonna be my best year yet, and that I plan on making the most out of it and that I’m gonna MAKE THINGS HAPPEN (and for once, I actually meant it; I mean come on, I now have a planner and a journal!). But the world spit right in my face. And I still feel grossed out. I had this plan laid out for 2020: I was gonna be taking responsibility for my life, holding myself accountable for everything I did, I’ll do and refuse to do. I was ready to take bigger leaps and was gonna stop procrastinating (finishing what I started!). And as cliché as this sounds, I really wanted this year to be about me really finding myself. But the curveballs got me. I got really entangled with the same old (and some really bad habits from the deeper pasts). Instead of making quarantine my bitch, I became its bitch by getting caught up with bingeing TV and movies more than I probably should, eating more than I probably should (WHAT HAPPENED TO THE NEW AND SEXIER YOU IN 2020 BROTHER) and spending more than I probably should. I was even arguing with my family more than I probably should (totally embarrassing). I got in a huge fight with my dad about differences in political (and cultural) opinions and I decided to let my ego swallow me in entirety. We weren’t in speaking terms for about a month, in a really tiny house while we see each other 24/7 on quarantine. And then an intervention and a surprisingly refreshing meltdown (which I haven’t done in YEARS, in my defense lol). Old habits.

And the pandemic really took its toll on us financially too. Our incomes were significantly cut to the point that we have to move to a new place because we won’t be able to sustain this lifestyle. I personally have been really averse to change that the prospect of moving and having to start all over again overwhelmed me. And I hated the idea of losing our place because I really got emotionally attached to it - not just the house but the community and the memories too. I mean, the young community here made me feel a lot younger for the longest time (lol)! And the thought of losing that was a tough pill to swallow. So the past few months have been a slow burn, from setting up to sell the condo unit to having all these potential buyers viewing the house to also making all these ocular visits on potential places we’re gonna move to, all while going through all stages of grief. Denial. Anger. Bargaining. Depression. Acceptance. All down.

I had this weird thing going setting a Word of the Month when the year started. January was SEEDS and was about planting them which was an epic fail hence February’s word was RETRY (still was a huge clusterfuck by the way). March was VALUE, April was INTEGRITY, May was ENDURE, June was BREATHE. While I didn’t feel like I was able to really inhabit those words, I did have some moments like reaching my work quota in March and stayed true to a torturous 30-day financial detox (which is no easy feat!).

So July’s CHANGE. So  something’s got to change. As much as I want this year to be over already, I realized there’s still a few more months worth working on. Though easier said than done, I’ve got to let go of things I can’t control. Instead of waiting for the gyms to go operational again, maybe I should start watching my diet and doing home exercises for now. Instead of half-assing work, maybe I should really commit and see what happens. I’ve been trying to adapt to survive, but maybe the change is not just about surviving anymore. Maybe I need to thrive. We’re in this for the long haul (sadly) and reality’s hitting me: whether I change or not is completely up to me. Whether I survive, or thrive, or not, is completely up to me.

So maybe take it from the Edge of Extinction Queen Natalie Anderson (and Chris Underwood, fine). Maybe it’s time to work the Edge. I’ll have my time pushing through with those plans like visiting Bagan in Myanmar and Sapa in Vietnam. But maybe for now, it’s time I work the Edge.

[wherebetathrives]

I’ve found the perfect green tea cookie pairing. The nutty flavor in Jin Shan Shi Ya pairs nicely with macadamia nut and the white chocolate is just the right amount of sweetness. I baked the cookies from scratch so I’m really satisfied.

[aunaltroblogchenonleggeranessuno]

Shoot. Quella pallottola che cambiò la storia dell’arte

Ricordate il film “Ricomincio da capo” del 1993, di Harold Ramis, con Billy Murray e Andie McDowell? No?! quello in cui il protagonista ripete in loop lo stesso giorno perché intrappolato in un circolo temporale... Un po come le nostre vite da un mese a questa parte praticamente. Camera da letto - balcone - salotto - cortile - salotto - balcone - camera da letto e così via. Giorno dopo giorno sempre la stessa routine al punto che ogni tanto penso: “mo mi sparo; giuro che la trovo una pistola e mi sparo!”. Vabbè, diciamo la verità: è strano quando non la dico questa frase... eppure ogni volta che dalle mie labbra escono fuori queste parole, non posso fare a meno di pensare ad una data ed un’ora precisa.

F - SPACE, Santa Ana, California - 19 novembre 1971. Ore 19:45. Un giovane Bruce Dunlamp imbraccia un fucile calibro 22; a cinque metri da lui Chris Burden in attesa che venga sparato il colpo contro di lui. Intorno a loro il silenzio di una platea che vorrebbe bloccare l’azione, ma temendo per la vita del giovane artista, resta immobile; nessuno può intervenire, l’unico modo possibile è assistere in maniera impassibile a quello che sta accadendo. Il momento giunge, Bruce spara, ma all’ultimo secondo gli trema la mano e il colpo vira leggermente verso sinistra, rischiando per poco di forare il petto di Chris all’altezza del cuore. Un cameraman filma l’intera azione, ma la sua inesperienza e i mezzi non adeguati non rendono bene la potenza di quello che era appena accaduto. Quella pallottola che per un istante trapassa il braccio di Chris rappresenta una vera e propria rivoluzione nella storia dell’arte.  

Ma chi è questo Chris Burden e perchè si è spinto così oltre quella sera?

Christopher Lee Burden, meglio conosciuto con il diminuitivo di Chris, nasce a Boston l’11 aprile 1946. Figlio dell’ingegnere Robert Burden e della biologa Rohda Burden, trascorre un’infanzia serena a Cambridge, nel Massachussets; successivamente si trasferirà in Francia, prima, e in Italia, poi.  All'età di 12 anni ha subito un intervento chirurgico di emergenza, eseguito senza anestesia, al piede sinistro, dopo essere stato gravemente ferito in uno scontro motociclistico all'isola d'Elba; durante la lunga convalescenza che seguì, si interessò all'arte visiva e in modo particolare alla fotografia. Si è successivamente diplomato in arti visive, fisica e architettura al Pomona College e all'Università della California, Irvine, dove ebbe fra gli insegnanti l'artista Robert Irwin, che lo introdusse nel mondo delle installazioni. Oltre alle azioni performative, in un secondo momento, Burden ha prodotto una serie di creazioni ingegneristiche e successivamente una serie di installazioni che riflettono gli aspetti della vita nel nuovo millennio, mediante opere architettoniche di medio e grande formato.  L'artista è deceduto a Topanga, il 10 maggio 2015, a causa di un melanoma. Prima di morire stava progettando un mulino ad acqua che avrebbe dovuto affiancare la torre di alluminio di Frank Gehry, presso la LUMA Foundation. Era sposato con l'artista multimediale Nancy Rubins. Ha vissuto e lavorato a Los Angeles, in California. Il suo studio si trovava presso il Topanga Canyon. Dal 1967 al 1976 è stato sposato con Barbara Burden, la quale ha documentato e partecipato a molte delle sue prime opere. Nel 1978 divenne professore all'Università della California, a Los Angeles, una posizione dalla quale si dimise nel 2005. Sebbene non sia chiaro il motivo della sua scelta, alcuni affermano che sia stato accusato di aver violato le norme di sicurezza dell'istituto tentando di usare una pistola durante una performance artistica dimostrativa.  

Iniziò a interessarsi alla performance art nei primi anni settanta. In questo periodo trovò nella violenza fisica il suo modo di esprimersi: le prime performance lo misero fisicamente in pericolo. La consapevolezza del corpo e la sua fragilità sono usate dall'artista per riportare violentemente in vita tutte le emozioni. Stiamo parlando di uno degli artisti che ha trasformato tutta la sua vita in una performance, basti pensare a Five Day Locker Piece, azione che venne presentata come tesi di laurea di Burden stesso, in cui l’artista rimase chiuso per cinque giorni e cinque notti nel suo armadietto universitario. L’azione venne successivamente trasformata e venduta come oggetto d’arte. O ancora il 23 aprile 1974 a Speedway Avenue presso Venice (Los Angeles) tenne la famosa Trans-Fixed. Durante la performance si fece letteralmente crocifiggere sulla parte posteriore di una Volkswagen Maggiolino. L'auto venne esposta al pubblico per circa due minuti col motore acceso. Le vibrazioni gli causarono forti dolori alle mani. 

Tornando a quella fatidica sera del 1971, Burden era probabilmente inconsapevole che con quella pallottola che gli avrebbe trapassato il braccio da parte a parte, in realtà avrebbe dato un grandissimo scossone all’intero sistema dell’arte, guadagnando un posto d’onore sul podio dei più grandi artisti del XX secolo. E nell’immaginario di tutti, incancellabile come una metafora, una profezia, una coltellata nel cuore del secolo, resta quel proiettile sparato a pochi metri di distanza. Che non raggiunse il cuore, per un soffio. Lo accusarono di voler fare spettacolo, parlarono di violenza, di perversione, di un’arte nichilista, sensazionalista, mortifera e brutale. E invece no. “Penso che molta gente abbia mal compreso […] Era per me un’esperienza mentale (vedere come reagivo mentalmente): era sapere che alle sette e mezza sarei andato a fare un’azione in cui qualcuno mi avrebbe sparato addosso. Era come poter organizzare il destino o qualche cosa del genere, in una maniera controllata”.

Con Shoot, Chris Burden realizza quello che effettivamente è un concetto portato avanti da molti artisti, ovvero quello di morire per l’arte. Ma non morire in senso letterale, in un certo modo sfida la morte guardandola negli occhi, spinge il suo corpo al limite, e nello stesso tempo fornisce allo spettatore un’esperienza unica nel suo genere; dopo di questo tutto è nuovo, è diverso.

Valerio Vitale

[teadrunknyc]

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[istilldreamforu]

don’t know if i love them or i hate them

[alicesadventuresintherye]

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