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deltaruminations · 1 year

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7 and 10 for Alphys?

thank you!!!

7 ended up being like. a short improvisational fic. i didn't intend for that to happen but. it did lol. so i'm putting it under a cut because lemgth

7 - food/cooking

she had a friend for a while, not too memorable as a person, apparently, since even his name evades her now, but she remembers he liked to take her places, interrupting her weekend staycations to drag her off to the light rail station and into the City, the terribly big City with its too-cool bourgeois bars and loud, crowded basement shows and crosswalks crawling with humans and monsters who wore and walked a swagger that made her feel infinitesimal in her already diminutive frame. her friend (what’d he look like, again? tall?), tall and cosmopolitan amidst the chaos, seemed oddly at ease there, radiating a patient peace from his palm into hers as he coaxed her along, pointing out curiosities as they walked — historical-place plaques, architectural oddities, trees in funny shapes.

she had to admit it was fun once she’d shivered off the overwhelm, and she quickly found her favorite spots: the central library, the biggest she’d seen since her grad school days, where they’d pick through heavy textbooks and study antique maps with subdued glee; Third Thursdays after-hours at the science museum, where they’d grab grown-up drinks and indulge their inner kids with planetarium shows and ancient bones, riding the earthquake simulator as many times as they could stand; the two-story Japanese bookstore, where she’d pull him around manga shelves and chatter about Mew Mew and Hacksaw Guy and Horodehoro, where he’d read her snippets of poetry from the untranslated books and share in her awe at the Perfect Grade Fundams her schoolteacher salary could never justify buying; and, of course, the Ramen Shop, tucked under a faded awning in an alley a few blocks away, that dished out fragrant bowls of springy noodles entirely unlike the drab instant cups of her day-to-day. the best trips always included a dip into sticky tonkotsu or bright yuzu shio and cups of sake, cloudy-sweet or dark and mushroom-dank, as she relayed the funnier stories of failed experiments from her university lab, her friend (the smile. right. the smile.) flashing crooked grins between sips.

it's been years since her friend seemingly vanished, taking with him the City trips and, most tragically, the Ramen Shop. she finally decides to try it on her own, stepping out shakily onto the International District platform, only to find herself rocked again by the bustle of it all, lacking reinforcement and convinced she’ll crumble. she huddles on a bench until her brain stops buzzing and some semblance of strength returns to her knees, and then she books it onto the next train to Hometown, looking up instant ramen hacks on her phone to pass the time, to imagine something filling the aching emptiness suddenly groaning below her chest.

she browses blankly through college recipe blogs and listicles before something catches her eye: How to Make Perfect Tonkotsu at Home, from a website claiming brazenly the seriousness of its eats, and indeed the article is obsessive – scientific, even – in its approach. the author tests and documents, comparing cuts of bone for optimal yields of collagen, gelatin, and fats, boiling spaghetti in alkaline solutions to replicate the texture of authentic noodles, charting the moisture loss of pork belly under various cooking methods, even cooking bagged slices in a precise bain-marie and finishing them perfectly Maillard with a blowtorch. a freaking blowtorch!

so enthralled is she by methodology that she hardly thinks twice before exiting at an early stop, Awaytown, home to Hometown's nearest full-sized supermarket, through which she winds with laser focus and fills a basket with things she’s never before thought to buy. who knew they sold bags of pork trotters in the same aisle as the frozen dumplings?

it isn’t until she’s in her little apartment kitchen, looking over the ingredients occupying every inch of counter space, that she remembers she’s never cooked anything in her life more advanced than jarred sauce over pasta, and again comes the quake.

she steels herself this time, hugging her arms around her chest, trying her best to think calmly through the steps before her. first, blanch and clean the bones…

the bones. she squeezes her sides, reminded of her ribs, her spine, her structure rattling inside while still retaining her shape.

“Impressive seismic engineering,” he said, gently shaking her shoulder as they wobbled off the simulation. “Strong material, to start. Counteractive damping. Fluid sockets for shock absorption and shearing. We are not all so durable or flexible, you know.”

She laughed. “I’m surprised they even let you on that thing.”

“I suppose they leave such concerns to the waiver,” he replied through an impish smile, removing his hand from her shoulder before reattaching it, nonchalantly, to his other arm.

…he did what? that can’t be right. brains find strange ways to fill in gaps.

what was she doing, again? she glances at the article open on her phone. a new experiment. that’s right. she rolls up her sleeves with trembling hands and sets herself to work.

10 - sleep

she’s been a bad sleeper since she was a kid, thrashing and mumbling frantically, kicking her parents while sleeping between them, scaring the shit out of superstitious kids at summer camp, getting chewed out by dorm-mates for making so much noise the night before finals.

she hardly has nightmares, far as she can tell upon waking. it doesn't work like the familiar anxiety of the light, the stumbling, jumbled-up thoughts, the catastrophic ideation and trembling prey-animal flush.

the fear in the dark is a more primal possessor, fearful and dumb and unable to express itself except through whimpers and the clumsy puppeting of limbs. it has no words to describe itself, no images it can present to her. it hides deep in her gut, her muscles, her throat, biding time for dreams to distract her mind before it tries to claw its way out.*

the first morning she wakes up with undyne is the first morning in years that she wakes up rested, the bedsheets untangled, her palms dry of clammy sweats, the demon in her seemingly eased by the gentle squeeze of powerful arms, the warm lips against her shoulder, the deep, rhythmic push of the breathing body against her back. as she nestles into calming compression, she feels the tickle of an idea.

i bet she'd love the Ramen Shop.

*this is about somaticized complex stress to be clear LMAO she's not actually possessed by chara undertale or whatever. ok

#headcanon zone #got an 8 for ralsei coming up. soon ?

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fantasticboythinker · 1 month

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[Third Blog] Securing Success – The Journey Continues! 🚀🔒

Exploring Student Needs: Dive into Customer Interviews As we delved deeper into the concept of our locker station service, understanding student needs became our top priority. We engaged directly with students across various faculties, aiming to grasp what they truly required in terms of secure storage solutions. The feedback we received was not just insightful; it was revolutionary! From textbooks and lab equipment to workout gear like dumbbells and yoga mats, the range of items students wished to store highlighted a diverse and significant demand for secure storage spaces on campus. Notably, students expressed keen interest in utilizing lockers during hectic class schedules across different colleges and during unpredictable weather conditions.

Decision Time: Canteen Collaboration Last week marked a pivotal moment for our team. We found ourselves at a crossroads, debating between collaborating with the college canteen or managing operations independently. After careful consideration, we opted for collaboration, particularly with the Canteen at the College of Arts and Sciences. Why? Well, it emerged as a hotspot for students who often lug around heavy equipment for their courses. Moreover, the canteen's enthusiastic response was a driving factor; although we initially proposed a 20% profit share, settling on 10% solidified a mutually beneficial partnership.

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Staffing: The choice between hiring dedicated staff or overseeing operations ourselves weighed heavily on us. Given budget constraints and our desire for stringent quality control during the launch phase, we decided to manage the lockers ourselves.

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Armed with a canteen partnership and pre-made lockers, our focus now shifts to finalizing the setup of our service. What began as a mere concept has evolved into a potential campus essential. Stay tuned as we prepare for the launch and navigate the challenges of transforming our vision into reality. Here's to continued learning, adaptation, and, above all, locking in success! 🔐✨

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coynervcmcmillan · 2 years

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sourcherryandsprinkles · 3 years

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A weekend in Quantico | Stiles Stilinski x Reader

Summary: You surprise Stiles and visit him in Quantico

Pairing: Stiles Stilinski x Reader

Word count: 1.3k

After graduation, Stiles got accepted at the FBI National Academy - as he should. You were very proud of him and both happily cried together when he received his acceptance letter. He was finally going to put his investigating talents and heightened intelligence to good use.

It also meant being apart.

The first week was alright. You missed each other, but made sure to call every night.

The second week, Stiles started his program and fell asleep on the phone. He was tired from his new schedule and you couldn't blame him.

The fourth week, you started your senior year. It was lonely without Stiles. Thankfully, you had friends to sit with at lunch, but they kept talking about how cool it must be to have a boyfriend who was in college. Sadly, dating a college boy was one of those things that's only cool outside of the picture. When you're the one in the long-distance relationship, things are much less cool.

The sixth week, Stiles was calling you two times a week and you started showing up to school wearing one of his flannel button ups. It was soft and smelled like him.

The eleventh week, he told you he wouldn't make it to Thanksgiving because the buses were expensive and he had a lot of work on his hands and studying to do too. You were really bummed out by the change of plan, but understood that college came first. That night, you cried.

The twelfth week, a traitor, who you assumed was Scott, told Stiles how you really were doing - which wasn't too well - and a package showed up at your door coming from Quantico. You opened the box with a curious eyebrow and found one of Stiles' hoodies and a short but cute hand-written letter.

I'll be home for Christmas, the letter promised. Christmas was in six weeks. There was no way you would last six more weeks without seeing your boyfriend.

It was late afternoon when you arrived in Quantico. The crisp wind was filling through your jacket, causing goosebumps to raise on your arms. You should have worn something warmer. Perhaps a hat too? But it was too late for that.

Your bag was slung over your shoulder as you crossed the street and followed the indications on your phone that would lead you to the campus.

After getting lost three times, you finally made it to the building where Stiles had his last lesson of the day. You didn't dare go too close to the classrooms, scared someone would ask for your access card and kick you out.

Stiles saw you before you saw him. He was turning a corner, walking down the hallway to take the stairs and stopped in his tracks when he saw you, startled. ''What the hell.'' At first, he thought his vision was playing him tricks, but you looked back at him, confirming that he wasn't hallucinating.

You grinned, finally seeing him after weeks of being apart. ''Missed me?''

Instead of replying, Stiles closed the distance between you and him to pull you in an embrace, snaking his arms behind your shoulders as yours wrapped around him tightly. You felt him exhale in your hold, his face finding home in your neck and shoulder.

There was no better feeling than holding the one you love.

The hug was longer than it should have, being in the middle of a hallway, but neither of you cared that students were passing by.

''What are you doing here? Not that I'm not happy you're here, because I'm fucking ecstatic that you're here.'' Stiles smiled down at you, brushing your cheek with his thumb as if to check if you were really there. ''It's just that I suspected my dad would be visiting this weekend. Not you.''

Noah had called Stiles last night to check on him and casually ask about his weekend plans. Clearly, he had failed at not evoking suspicions from his son.

Stiles re-adjusted his book bag on his shoulder and you looked at him up and down, taking in his dress pants, white button up and tie. It was the mandatory dress code for the FBI Academy and, honestly, it wasn't unpleasant for the eyes. You weren't into men in uniforms, but he looked hot.

You glided your fingers along the hem of his tie. ''You are looking mighty fine, Agent Stilinski.''

''I'm not an agent yet. I'm just an intern,'' Stiles reminded you. ''But, I'll take the compliment.''

The two of you walked to his dorm, which he shared with someone named Vincent - who was currently at the library.

The bed on the left was made in a very Stiles fashion. The comforter was neatly pulled with his pillow on top, hiding the wrinkled sheets underneath. His desk was a complete mess. There were piles of textbooks and miscandelious papers and pens everywhere. You couldn't even see the wood of the desk.

Stiles dropped his bag on the floor, tired of carrying it all day. ''I'd love to give you a tour of the campus, but I have a lot of reading to do and I need to solve this new mock case for Monday. If you had given me a heads-up that you'd be visiting this weekend, I would've cleared my schedule a bit.'' His face was conflicted.

''If I told you, it wouldn't have been a surprise.''

''I know... But I don't want to confine you to my dorm all weekend because I have work to do.''

You had travelled all the way to Quantico and he felt bad for not making the weekend interesting, knowing how expensive plane tickets were.

''I don't care what we do. I just want to spend time with you.'' You snaked your arms behind Stiles' neck, your fingers brushing the bottom of his hair, and brought him down for a kiss. ''And, we can always kiss during study breaks.''

''Of course we will,'' Stiles said, refusing to break tradition.

Although you weren't in the same grade, you and Stiles would study together a lot. You'd go to his house after school and he would help you with maths - because maths is hard and he aced his exams last year. And, most importantly, you'd take study breaks - aka kissing breaks. They would sometimes last longer than intended, but neither of you complained.

''You know what? Let's go out for a pizza,'' Stiles suddenly decided, changing his mind about staying in. ''There's this Italian place just outside the campus that makes the most delicious pizza. Dad and I ate lunch there when he dropped me off.''

Getting pizza with Stiles was a classic activity. You went almost every Thursday since you started dating. Sometimes, Stiles' dad would even join in - if he didn't have too much work at the station.

''Are you sure?'' you asked.

Stiles nodded. ''Well, we gotta eat and I'm tired of the healthy food they have here. I want pizza.''

You sat on his bed, waiting as he changed out of his school uniform. As hot as he looked in his fancy clothes, you liked the familiarity of Stiles' flannels and hoodies.

He unclasped the tie from his shirt, shocking you. You gasped. ''It was fake?!''

Stiles scratched the back of his neck. ''Eh, yeah... I used to wear a real tie, but I'd feel stressed or anxious, the tight feeling around my neck was making the situation worse. But, don't tell anyone.''

Although there was nothing to be embarrassed about, you could tell by his voice that he was embarrassed. You were actually proud of him for finding a solution instead of being frustrated for the way his brain worked. Stiles had gone a long way with his anxiety. He no longer let it control him or stop him from living.

''Your secret is safe with me, babe,'' you promised.

#stiles stilinski #stiles stilinski x reader #stiles stilinski imagine #teen wolf #idk what went wrong with this but I'm still posting it

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hopesdreamsmentalillness-blog · 4 years

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List of Demands

George Floyd and the situation in Minnesota has wrecked the country, leaving us devastated once again about the state of systemic racism in the United States.

After years of learning grassroots organizing and thinking it had no value, I’ve come to the conclusion that we need to use that knowledge to change the institutions instead of waiting for white people to hear us and change it themselves. That’s not going to work, and there is enough social change now that we might be able to do it if we came up with beginner, tangible solutions that we can build off of once they’re put into practice.

I propose the following as a start to the list of demands:

1. Start fixing the school to prison pipeline through schools themselves. Schools have seen in practice that social and emotional curriculum helps students achieve higher test scores, and they’re happier. Students who in elementary school take one hour a day to focus on social and emotional intelligence and growth (an hour taken away from other subjects, mind you) do better on standardized testing than their peers and have better, more meaningful interactions. This is an easy one that white people will be willing to buy because it benefits their kids too. Then you work on changing the rest of the education system by fixing textbooks to be historically accurate, creating a curriculum around teaching middle school and high school students about oppression and systems of oppression and where they fit into those systems, etc. etc. But get your foot in the door with the elementary social/ emotional stuff. Benefits everyone. Also! Hand this off to individual communities. High school students in New York are reforming the system better than adults, so if you empower the students who are impacted by the system, they’ll change it from the inside out. Give them that power and show them how to do it.

2. Change the way that police are educated by making them take a class while they’re in their training about racism, sexism, and oppression in America. Important: this class must be taught by a POC and that person must have complete control and the power to fail a student and ask that they either retake and do better or find another career. With the anger in this country, there are POC who will volunteer their time to teach this. Go to universities and ask the professors who teach gender/race studies to take this on. They will. Frame it very nicely though (for the white people): this is professional development worth up to 2 college credits for their resume! And this will prove that Blue Lives do matter! Look, they passed the class so they’re not racist! Once you have this in place and a government official who’s committed to enforcing it for at least two years (that promise is important), you will have to see systemic change because people will fail the test. They won’t pass and nobody can argue against the class, so suddenly half a class of cops didn’t pass and now the police station is floundering for recruits. Suddenly, they only take resumes from people who are anti-racist. They can’t afford to put you through training only for you to fail that test, so cops have to buy in or get out. The new cops will create a new generation that holds the old one accountable. Once this is in place and has proven effective over a number of years (5), then we can ask that all cops in the field be subjected to this as well as asking for compensation for the professors. Remember though that we have to keep the price low as long as possible so the cheap bastards will do it.

3. I really put a lot into those first two, and I really don’t know how to change prisons. If you do, please add to this.

4. We all have to fight for this in every community in every state. We can’t afford to wait until one is successful. We can’t afford to wait five years for one community to see change before we change the rest. We have to rush them before they know we’re coming.

#blm #black lives matter #1312 #blue lives don't matter

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heyitsdoe · 5 years

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The Caged Bird Must Sing | One Piece | Chapter 5

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<- Chapter 4

"Maybe you should ask him out. You know, switch the gender roles around." Nami suggested, walking besides Summer as they both headed towards the union building. The orange-haired beauty carried her accounting textbooks in one arm and her purse on the opposite shoulder, mimicking the posture of the blonde, who had two of her photography books in her left and her bag on her right.

"You know me. I'm not brave enough for that." Summer admitted, blushing a little at the mere thought of asking Law out herself. In her mind she could see how much of an epic fail that could potentially be, Law scoffing at her, or saying that he just wanted to stay friends. Or, if things really were awful, he'd simply tell her no and to never come back to the bar because the whole thing was just too embarrassing. Nothing had even happened and she could already feel her cheeks heating up…

"Hey, you there?" Nami snapped her fingers in front of the blonde's face a couple times, snapping her out of her dazed stance.

"Huh, what?" She questioned, blinking several times to focus her eyes. Sighing and rolling her eyes, Nami lead them both up the stairs, passing dozens of other students as they walked the campus.

"I said you need to start taking things into your own hands, like your love life and important things like that."

"Right. Yeah." Summer nodded, feelings of dread and anxiety already beginning to rise once more. There were so many things that were about to come into play, what with her graduating soon, she wasn't sure how she was going to handle it all.

"The least you could do is sound like you believe me." Nami prodded.

"Sorry, Nami. I'm just too distracted today. Maybe some food will help me relax a little." Summer replied, giving an apologetic smile.

They both reached the set of doors to the building and walked inside. The interior of the building was brightly lit and a lot cooler than the warm spring temperatures outside. Lining the edges of the grand entranceway were numerous tables and plush seats, each one occupied by a student with a mountain of textbooks or laptops. Two sets of stairs, one on each side of the room, led to the second floor where a lounge with more chairs and sofas were.

Venturing further inside, they found the courtyard packed with people. The lines were long as usual. The lunch rush had just begun, which also meant the casual drone of voices trying to be heard over one another was present. As far as food went, there were several stations to choose from, anywhere from chinese to pizza, mexican to italian. At the end of the room was a small convenience store style station. The two females headed there.

"Let me guess: oranges and a diet coke as usual." Summer guessed, grinned as Nami reached for said drink out of the refrigerator. Looking back, the orange-haired woman grinned as she closed the see-through door.

"You know me so well." The two chuckled. Grabbing her container of pre-sliced oranges, Nami poked Summer in the arm. "Now my turn. You'll get a candy bar and a gatorade."

"Hmm…gotta be specific. Which candy bar?" The blonde asked, pausing in front of the candy aisle to wait for her friend's answer. Humming softly with a hand under her chin, Nami grinned and pointed to one in particular.

"Three Musketeers."

"On the mark." Summer laughed, grabbing the silver-wrapped confection from the shelf and a blue drink from the fridge. Carrying their items on top of their textbooks, they headed towards the counter where the cashier stood waiting.

He grabbed Nami's items and rang them up, punching in numbers on the register. "That's $3.41."

Digging in her pocket for her student I.D., Nami handed it over and the cashier, who's name badge read Mark, ran it through the machine. It beeped and he gave back her card.

"Would you like a receipt?"

"No thanks." Nami took her stuff off the counter and moved away for Summer's turn.

After paying for their things, they left the store and began walking to room for a place to sit. Luckily, a group of students stood and gathered all their stuff, vacating a round table and two sets of sofas for the two females. Hurrying over, they claimed the spot before anyone else had the same idea.

"God, it's like a zoo in here. Everyday." Nami complained, dropping her stuff to the cushion beside her. Summer placed her bag closer to the wall, with her sitting on the outside, always self-conscious about where she placed herself in relation to her bag. The last thing she wanted was for her stuff to be stolen.

"It's a university. College students are either hungry, tired, or both, at all times of the day."

"Yeah, or completely brain dead around finals." They dug into their small snack, watching as others walked by with panicked expressions or complete focus on their faces, depending on the student.

Finals week was really hitting everyone hard, it seemed. Especially for the graduating class. Summer herself was beginning to feel the affects of exhaustion with each passing day. It was getting more and more difficult to get through the day, all attributed to long hours of studying and memorizing angles and ratios. Not to mention the finishing touches on her thesis for her degree. The last thing she wanted was to turn it in late or without being finalized.

While Nami's major was much more complex in the accounting department, the two were still both about as tired and mentally spent as a human could possibly be.

"Anyways, about your dating problem." Nami jumped back into the conversation in between bites of oranges and sips of diet coke. "I think the best solution to this whole thing is to go on dates with other guys."

Frowning, Summer swallowed a bite of candy bar. "Well, yeah, I-"

Nami held up a hand to stop her. "Not in the way you're thinking. It's not to actually date other guys per se, but to force Law's hand. If he sees you going out with other guys he'll realize that he's gotta make his move soon or he'll never have the chance." Before she'd even finished the sentence Summer was shaking her head.

"I don't want to make him feel obligated to date me, Nami. I don't even know if he has an interest in me." The orange-haired woman held up a hand in bewilderment.

"You've got to be kidding me. You talk about him all the time, about how you guys talk and-"

"Yeah, we talk. That's it." Summer explained, slouching back in her seat dejectedly. "It's not like he's flirting with me or anything. Really he doesn't say much at all. Besides, he works at a bar, he talks to everyone. That doesn't mean he's interested."

"Hmm. We'll see." Nami responded, a deeply skeptical look on her face. Summer knew the woman could be stubborn as hell, especially when it came to her opinions on men. As she always said, first impressions lasted forever, and apparently the first impression she'd received of Law based on Summer's descriptions had been enough to convince her they were meant to be, or something along those lines.

"Hey, Nami!" A male voice called. Both women looked over to see Bellamy walking over, a wide grin on his face.

"Oh, hey Bellamy." Nami said halfheartedly, glancing at Summer for support. The blonde sent her a sympathetic smile, knowing how much she felt uncomfortable with the whole situation. "What's up with you?"

"You said we'd go over notes and test questions at lunch. Did you forget?" The blonde haired man asked, holding up his own accounting papers. Nami's eyes widened, finally remembering that she'd brazenly agreed to help him with the work while trying to flee a previously uncomfortable conversation from before.

"Ah, right. I did forget, yeah. Sorry." She gave a passable grin, not too slanted that it looked mocking or fake.

"Oh, sorry. Did I interrupt you two?" He asked, spotting Summer for the first time.

"Actually-" Nami started, but Summer cut in.

"No, not at all! In fact, I was just about to leave for class." She rose and grabbed her stuff from the seat, scooting out and gesturing back at it. "You can take my seat if you'd like."

"Thanks." Bellamy replied with a grin, taking her place sitting opposite of Nami. She gave the blonde woman a blank stare, which Summer knew to mean 'I will get you back for this.' Still, the orange haired beauty had promised to help him study to begin with, so there wasn't much she could do to back out now. That one was on her.

"You two have fun!" Summer waved goodbye with a knowing smile, leaving the two accounting majors to their studying, and one her inner brooding. In all honesty, she didn't like Bellamy all that much, he was much too…outlandish…though his intentions weren't exactly corrupted.

Depositing the remains of her snack in a nearby garbage, she turned to head towards the stairs. Holding the railing all the way up, her eyes were on the steps below and not what was in front of her, and she bumped straight into someone's chest.

"Oh!" Summer gasped, immediately stepping backwards and looking up at the person she ran into. "I'm sorry, I wasn't paying attention to where I was going."

"It's no problem." The man standing in front of her said. He didn't look upset at all, but rather slightly amused.

He was tall and thin, with a narrow face and long, straightened blond hair that went past his shoulders. He had tattoos above his eyes, straight lines running vertically. He was a strange-looking man, but not unkind or shady. Summer gave him an apologetic grin before looking away nervously.

"I've…got to get going." She stammered, but he held up his hand.

"Please, not so fast." His voice was low and calm, almost soothing. An audible representation of a river flowing over stones. Peaceful. Something about it made her pause and wait for what he would say next. "Do you believe in fate?"

Summer's eyes widened imperceptibly, hoping that this wasn't going to be some speech about 'love at first sight' and all that because no, she didn't. And the last thing she wanted to have to do was do that awkward shuffling of trying to get away from a failed pick up line attempt. But before she could answer he continued.

"This morning I had my future read by a fortune teller, and she said that the one I bump into at the top of the stairs will play a significant part in my life path." He explained with a completely serious expression. That was not the answer she'd been expected, but at least it was original…

"Oh…I…" She tried speaking but really had no idea what she was supposed to do. She opted to laugh a little in nervousness. "That's…very interesting." At least it didn't sound insulting or like she thought he was strange. Which she did. He was probably trying his best to leave a good impression, so she was trying her hardest not to judge to quickly.

"My name is Basil Hawkins, by the way." He bowed his head slightly in respect, and Summer did the same our of instinct.

"Summer." She replied, and he smiled.

"A very fitting name." Clearing his throat, he reached forwards and grabbed her hand that was still holding onto the railing. "If you would be so kind as to allow me to take you to dinner tonight?" He pulled her hand closer and kissed it softly. She could feel the blush burning at her cheeks and hoped that her expression wasn't too much of a resemblance to a fish out of water.

"Oh…um…" She paused a moment, but her thoughts from the bar before suddenly came to mind. Things would be changing soon, with graduation and the next phase of life. True, she'd said that she preferred to know someone before dating them, but that wasn't going to leave very many options open at all. She needed to start somewhere, and with someone, in this whole dating thing. Otherwise she'd be alone forever at this rate. So, putting on her best smile, she nodded. "Y-yes, that'd be great."

"Excellent." He said, releasing her hand respectfully. They exchanged contact information and then finalized the details of the date itself. "I shall meet you at the restaurant at 6:00 then?"

"Yes, I'll be there." She confirmed, unwittingly feeling a buzz of nervousness and a tiny hint of excitement at the prospect of going to dinner with someone new. With another smile, he nodded and said goodbye, heading down the stairs and leaving her still stuck to the top step.

Realizing that she couldn't stand there forever, she took one more step up and went to find a place to sit. Finding a seat quickly, she was still in a daze as she pulled open her textbook. The whole sudden encounter was still reeling around in her mind.

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Staring at her reflection in the full length mirror that leaned against her apartment wall, she spun halfway around for perhaps the hundredth time to see how the light green sundress made her look. It had thin straps that she was altogether not used to, which made her feel exposed, even though the top didn't show anything important. It was a modest cut neckline so she wasn't in danger of flashing the whole restaurant with her breasts. She was wondering if there were any better options within her wardrobe, though she'd been looking for the last half an hour.

Still, the heeled shoes and bare legs felt alien to her. The outfit was much more…open, than a blouse and nice jeans. Frowning with insecurity, she twisted around yet again, splaying out the skirt once more.

A loud buzzing sound broke the silence as her phone alarmed the time to be 5:45. Grabbing it and turning it off, Summer took a deep breath and resolved herself to what she was currently wearing. Slipping on a white shawl to cover her shoulders a bit more, simply for the sake of feeling too vulnerable, Summer grabbed her purse and phone from the bed, double checking she had all her things.

Max lay curled on the comforter asleep. With a little smile, Summer leaned in and pet the kitten's head, gently waking him up from his slumber. He meowed, cracking open his tiny eyes in surprise.

"Oh, I'm sorry. Go back to sleep, little one." She cooed, marveling at how adorable he was as she felt his small body vibrate with his purrs of satisfaction. Tearing herself from her little friend, she turned off the bedroom light and walked out of the apartment, steeling herself for the unpredictable experience that was about to happen.

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"This is a very nice place." Summer commented, sitting down across from Basil Hawkins, who stood as she approached the table. Seating himself once again, he took a moment to glance around at the interior. The Italian-style cafe was brightly and homey feeling. The walls were adorned with various herbs and flowers typically found in Italy, and soft piano music played overhead.

"Yes, my mother would take me here as a child. It was her favorite place." He explained, eyes going unfocused as he remembered something from his past.

"Oh, you've lived in the city your whole life?" Summer asked, curious as to his origins. He didn't look like he was from around here.

"No, my family came here from the country, very similar to this place. Open and friendly."

"That's very interesting." Summer said with a smile. Then, a waiter approached with two leather-bound menus.

"Hello, my name is Alex and I'll be your server this evening. Could I start you off with any refreshments?" A black-haired man inquired, holding up a notepad and pen to take their orders.

"A glass of iced tea, unsweetened." Hawkins answered, staring at the menu in his hands in concentration. The waiter nodded and turned to Summer.

"And for the lady?" His phrasing made her smile. It always made her feel good when someone called her lady. That sort of pleasantry from older times was something she wished was still a cultural norm.

"Just a water please."

"Right away." He turned and walked back into the kitchen, which was behind a swinging door. Summer's attention was returned to the table and she looked at the menu. There were so many choices of entree that she wasn't even sure where to begin.

"You've been here many times right? What do you recommend?" She asked with a smile. He looked up at her again.

"That depends on your preference. Most studies show that certain types of Zodiac sign prefer different food types altogether. When is your birthday?" He asked suddenly. Her eyes widened, not expecting that question.

"Oh, uh…December 19th." Nodding, he returned his attention to the menu in his hands.

"That would make you a Sagittarius, so your preferred foods would range from poultry and fruits, to some vegetables. I would recommend something along those lines. Organic and natural are most suited for your personality type and state of mind. Nothing too heavy or greasy. Oats, nuts, berries, that sort of thing. The chicken marsala is good here, I would try that."

Summer sat stunned a moment, not quite sure how he pulled all of that out of her birth date. Hell, where had the Sagittarius thing come from? That sort of stuff had never interested her, as she didn't believe in it. Obviously, Basil Hawkins was very knowledgable in that area, so she'd give it a chance at least.

"Oh, I see. Thank you." She eventually said, at least thankful that he'd recommended something in the end. A moment later, Alex returned with their drinks, setting them on the table gently without spilling anything. He straightened and pulled out his notepad again.

"Have we decided what we'd like to order?" He asked, and Basil Hawkins nodded, placing his menu down.

"Yes, I'd like a bowl of Italian wedding soup as well as a side of the stuffed mushrooms." Alex wrote all that down and took Hawkins' menu, turning to Summer expectantly. Summer took another glance at the entree listed.

"I'd like the chicken marsala, I've heard that's very good." She smiled sheepishly. Alex nodded.

"It's one of our specialties here." After finishing up writing down their order, he retrieved all the menus and scurried away to help another table. This left the two of them together with nothing but their drinks to distract them.

To say Summer was nervous was an understatement. She felt like she couldn't sit still, or that there was something much more important to be looking at on the ceiling or to the side. It was so difficult to look him in the eyes.

Him on the other hand was the very definition of calm. His resting face was stern but kind, not apparently judging her but the fear was still there. God, she hadn't done this date thing in years. It was like the first time all over again…

"Have you any experience with Tarot cards?" He asked suddenly, staring her down from across the table. She took a quick sip from her drink to try to calm her nerves.

"No, actually." She admitted, too nervous to mention that she didn't believe in that stuff.

"Tarot cards are meant to be used as a tool to help a fortune teller, or seer, read your future." He explained, smoothing out the table cloth absentmindedly. Summer nodded.

"Ah, I see." She thought that would be the end of it, but he continued a moment later.

"There are 78 cards, divided into four suits. Each card holds a different meaning and future, and depending on the card and the order in which they are drawn will determine your future."

"Wow, it sounds very complex." Summer tried deflecting the question, starting to zone out a bit. He was very passionate about this 'fate' thing and the tarot cards themselves. She only wished she could share his enthusiasm for it.

Unfortunately, he didn't seem to notice her waning interest in the topic.

"The cards aren't hard to remember, the best way is to begin with the Major Arcana cards first and branch off from there. The Fool, for example, represents…"

Summer tried paying attention to most of what he was saying as he explained the meaning of all 78 cards, but after the third or fourth card she just couldn't keep up with what he was saying. There were just too many names and futures and hidden meanings that she couldn't recite a single one if she were asked to repeat anything at all. She didn't want to interrupt him, that would be rude. He seemed so enthused about it all anyways.

Internally, she sighed. This was going to be a long night.

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Law took the payment for a couple of drinks when she walked in. Her blonde hair was unmistakable, and his chest seized up at the sight. But he frowned upon seeing her face. She looked exhausted. Glancing at the clock, he saw it was only 8:00. She'd come in before looking energized as ever at as late as 11:30 before. So he couldn't understand her lack of energy now.

"Long day?" He asked when she took a seat at one of the stools.

Sighing, she rested her chin on her hand. "Long night, specifically." She replied, closing her eyes slowly. If he didn't know any better he'd say she was sleeping.

"Maybe you should head home then? Get some rest?" Law suggested, not wanting her to push herself further than her limits went.

"Drink first. Then I'll go home." She yawned, laying her head on the counter. Shrugging, Law went to get all the stuff for her drink, having an Island Breeze prepared in a matter of minutes.

"One Island Breeze for you." He said, presenting the red drink in front of her. Sitting up, she accepted it gratefully. He watched her take a sip or two before his curiosity got the better of him. "Up late studying tonight?"

She shook her head, swallowing a sip. "No, but I probably should do that when I get home."

"Hmm…" He hummed, now noticing her fancier than usual dress. He'd never seen her in a dress before, let alone something as cute as what she currently wore. The light green paired well with her violet eyes. "Something fancy then?"

"Sort of." She answered with a smile, enjoying his attempts at guessing where she'd been. Sometimes they played this sort of guessing game, though most of the time he was smart and cunning enough to be able to figure out whatever it was that was a mystery to begin with. He leaned back, placing his hands on the edge of the counter with a grin.

"Alright, so something kind of fancy…" He thought for a moment. "Went to a party?"

"Me? A party?" She laughed. "No, nothing so exciting." She took a couple more sips of her drink before sighing out loud. "I was actually on a date."

"A date?" He raised one eyebrow, feeling a sudden pang in his chest. He forced himself to ignore it. There wasn't anything for him to do anyways. "I see."

"Yeah, but there won't be a second one I think." She said cryptically. At the sound of it being not so great, the feeling in his stomach loosened just a little. Perhaps this jealousy was getting the better of him...

"Why's that?" Part of him was genuinely curious, but another part that reared up far quicker than he'd care to admit howled in satisfaction, happy that the chances of her ending up with someone else had been dashed tonight. Still, he didn't want her to stay alone forever. That surely wouldn't make her happy.

"Well, he was a gentleman and all, very sweet and respectful, but he had this obsession with tarot cards, and fate, and all that stuff. He went on for about an hour about the meanings of all 70-something cards in the deck. I couldn't understand a word of it." She chuckled, finishing the last of her drink. "It'll be too much if I never see another one of them again."

"Sounds like a real nut job." Law concluded, grinning beside himself. She shook her head but couldn't help but laugh.

"Don't be mean. He was nice enough."

"But still a nut job." He prodded. She paused, thinking over how the night had ended up, before laughing aloud.

"Ok, yeah, so a little strange. Still, it made me realize how much I have to learn about this dating thing again." She concluded, pushing the now empty glass towards Law. He took it without a word, turning to wash it in the sink behind the counter.

"Well, I'm sure you'll find someone." He said as casually as he could, making sure he conveyed nothing in his tone of voice. He didn't want her to think he didn't care, or that he cared too much. He wasn't sure which impression would be worse on his part, or which one would seem more suspicious…

They fell silent after that, listening to the soft sounds of 'Stairway to Heaven' play in the background. There was quiet conversation from a few of the other bar-goers towards the other side of the room, but you couldn't make out any of the words, just the sound of mumbled voices.

"Perhaps you should head home, get to that studying. Or some rest." Law suggested quietly, seeing how she was almost falling asleep in her chair. He was worried that perhaps it would be unsafe for her to drive in her state, but she rubbed her eyes and pushed away from the counter.

"That's probably a good idea." She agreed, dropping down to the floor. She grabbed her purse and was about to head out but she stopped and turned back hesitantly. "Umm…Law?" She asked.

He raised his brows, waiting on her question.

She glanced away quickly, her cheeks beginning to show signs of a blush. "H-how do I look? I wasn't sure if I overdressed or not and I need a second opinion. You know...for my next date." Her voice trailed off towards the end, but he still heard her.

His eyes widened slightly, and he paused for a moment as he thought about what his answer should be. There was a number of things he could say. One option would be to tell her his real opinion, which was that she looked beautiful. Another would be to tell her that she needs to dress better next time, which would just be cruel but would convey that he didn't have any ulterior feelings, which was the intention. Still, he couldn't do that to her…

God, why did women feel the need to ask men these loaded questions? They were so complicated to answer, since women looked into every little part of what you said.

"You look nice." He concluded, figuring it was general enough to be considered acceptable without seeming like he was confessing any feelings he may or may not have for her. It seemed to work because she gave a tiny smile as she nodded.

"Ok. Thanks." Adjusting her purse on her shoulder, she turned and walked out the door into the night. Two sets of eyes followed her out; one loathed he couldn't say what was really on his mind, the other sizing up how her backside looked particularly nice thanks to the dress, and that he probably had a shot at her. He just needed to swoop in at the right time...

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Arplis - News: For many college kids, living in a dorm room is a rite of passage

While it’s exciting to move into your first home away from home, most dorm rooms are tiny—maxing out at only a couple hundred square feet! That’s just enough room for your desk, dresser, and twin bed, leaving you pressed for personal space. You’ll quickly realize that the key to living in a small space is organization. Whether you’re headed off to college, or you’re a parent getting your college kid ready for their first semester, we’ve gathered some of our favorite tips and tricks for keeping your dorm room in top shape. From clutter-busting desk caddies to clever storage hacks, when it comes to making the most out of your dorm room, use some of these room organization ideas and you’ll be at the top of the class. 1. Keep Track Of Dates College students have extremely busy schedules. From classes to extracurricular activities and jobs, a calendar is an essential organizational tool for any college student to keep track of each day. Whether you prefer a dry-erase calendar, a wall calendar, or a desk calendar, use it to stay on top of your class schedule, finals, homework, and important events you don’t want to miss. 2. Storage Seating Chances are, the dorm room is already equipped with the basics—a bed, dresser, and desk. But, you’re probably going to want extra furniture so you and guests will have places to sit. Since dorm rooms are tight on space, choose seating that can pull double-duty, like an ottoman with built-in storage. If it’s on wheels, you’ll be able to easily push it under your desk or bed when you’re not using it. 3. Under The Bed Many dorm room beds can be raised up high to allow for storage underneath. If it’s not a function built into the bed frame, you can put it up on bed risers. Once it’s up in the air, you’ve got tons of new floor space in which to store a dresser, a variety of bins, and boxes, or—if you raise the bed high enough—you could even create a mini study area or living space with a futon, some bean bag chairs, and a small TV. 4. Skirt The Issue Boxes and bins stacked under the bed can look cluttered and unsightly. So, if you plan to use that space for storage, outfit your bed with an extra-long bed skirt after you raise it. It will add privacy by keeping your things out of view and more secure from wandering hands and help make the entire room look neat and tidy. 5. On The Desk Stack a desk hutch or small bookshelf on your desk to add loads of storage for textbooks, school supplies, and decor. Use magazine holders to keep your folders and paperwork neat and tidy. Put up a corkboard, whiteboard, or magnetic board for important reminders and to-do lists. Hang a wall calendar nearby so you’ll always have important dates available at a glance. 6. Look Up If you run out of storage space in your small dorm room, just look up! You’ve likely got a lot of unused vertical space to take advantage of. Hang shelves, then put baskets or bins on them to neatly hold anything from clothes and toiletries to books and photos from home. Hang hooks from the wall to keep your jacket, backpack, or purse off the floor. Don’t miss the door—it’s the perfect place to hang a storage organizer or mirror. 7. Bedside Storage Every college student has something they always need to keep handy—their laptop, phone, or tablet, to name a few. That’s where a bedside storage caddy comes in extremely handy. Usually made from fabric, it’s got pockets to keep items within reach for when you need them and hangs from the side of the mattress. This is especially convenient for those who have raised their beds. It keeps important things within reach so you don’t have to climb down from the bed to get them. 8. Rolling Cart A three-tiered utility cart is an indispensable organizing tool for a college dorm room, where bulky furniture takes up too much precious space. Use a rolling cart as a nightstand to hold your alarm clock, books, and extra bedding. Or, turn it into a rolling beauty bar stocked with hair styling tools, a lighted mirror, and makeup. Stock it with snacks, soups, and dishes and it can serve as a portable pantry. The best part? You can roll it out of the way when you’re not using it. 9. Portable Bath Caddy Sharing a bathroom with an entire floor means toting toiletries, soap, shampoo, and conditioner to and from the bathroom every day. Make the task easier by using a portable bath caddy. Look for one that’s large enough to hold full-size supplies—no college student wants to keep replenishing small bottles. Make sure you reserve a space on a shelf or a hook on the wall to store the caddy when it’s not in use. 10. Storage Mirror Here’s a great room organization hack for when you’re short on space. Make the most of your small space by using multi-functional pieces whenever possible. Chances are you’ll want to hang a mirror in your dorm room, so opt for one that opens up into a storage cabinet. This is a perfect spot to store makeup, jewelry, and small accessories. 11. Contain The Clutter One reason things end up all over the floor, desk, and bed is that they don’t have a designated place where they belong. If everything has a specific place to be, it’s less likely to end up as clutter. If it’s something you use a lot, like toiletries, school supplies, or clothes, put it somewhere it can easily be accessed—and easily be put away. Store similar items together so you’ll always know where to find what you’re looking for. 12. Keep It In A Cubby Store small accessories like gloves, scarves, hats, and wallets in a cubby conveniently hung on the wall by the door. The small compartments are a sure way to keep your stuff in order and easy to get to. Hang hooks from the bottom and use them to hold purses, umbrellas, jackets, and book bags so they’re always ready to go. 13. Above The Bed When it comes to maximizing a small space, you have to capitalize on any space available. That means taking advantage of the space above the bed, too. Free up floor space by hanging shelves or getting an over-the-bed bookshelf. In a tight space, it’s the perfect place to put your alarm clock, books, personal items, headphones, and phone charger—anything you’ll want easy access to while you’re relaxing in bed. 14. Think Outside The Jewelry Box Tired of tangled chains and missing earrings or digging through a messy jewelry box? Keep necklaces, earrings, pins, and bracelets in order with a hanging jewelry organizer. They have a variety of see-through pockets to showcase all kinds of jewelry neatly. Hang it on the wall, from a hook by your bed, or on the rod in your closet. 15. Removable Hooks There’s a good chance your dorm room has those classic cinderblock walls or, at the very least, a rule against putting nail holes in the drywall. That’s where hooks with removable adhesive come in extremely handy! They’re great for hanging anything from headphones to keys, purses, laundry bags, hair styling tools, or jackets. And the best part—there won’t be any damage to the walls after you move out. 16. Hanging Storage When it comes to finding creative ways to keep your tiny dorm room organized, over-the-door or closet hanging shoe holders are fantastic storage—and not just for shoes! Use one to keep all your cooking supplies and snacks in order, or stuff it with school supplies, hair tools, jewelry, or makeup. Use them to organize a variety of small things. That said, they are really great for storing all your shoes, too. 17. Cork Board A cork memo board is a must-have for any dorm room. Use it to hang jewelry, photos of friends and family, important reminders, your class schedule, or notes for your roomie. You’re not limited to a boring brown board, either. A colorful, cool, customized cork board can dress up those boring dorm room walls by doubling as a piece of wall art. 18. Candy Jars Classic glass lidded candy jars (as well as canisters or mason jars) make great budget storage containers for all your tidbits and trinkets. Use them to store anything—like packs of gum, nail polish, art supplies, hair ties, pens, cleaning wipes, pads of paper and, of course, candy. 19. Do Not Disturb Clip-on task lighting is the solution for those times when you have a late-night study session but don’t want to disturb your roommate. Clip it anywhere you need—the edge of your desk or the bookcase over your bed—and it will illuminate your work into the night without bothering anyone else in the room. 20. Recharging Station In this digital age of smartphones, tablets, laptops, and music players, today’s students constantly need to power up their devices. If you’re a do-it-yourselfer, try an oh-so-simple DIY organization idea. Simply run the ends of all your charging devices through large binder clips and then clip them to the edge of your desk. All your cords will be kept neat and tidy and easy to access when your battery runs low. 21. Declutter The Desk A college student’s desk is one of the most important pieces of furniture in their dorm room—and a cluttered, disorganized study space can make it difficult to focus, work, and learn. Keep your desk organized and all your supplies in order by using a desktop caddy to store pens, pencils, notebook, and paper. If the desk has a drawer, use organizers to keep things in order. Keep the space neat and clean by tethering all your plugs and cables together, wiping the desk down every day, and emptying your trash can weekly. 22. Tension Rods Make the most of small, unused spaces like behind a door or in a cubby by putting up tension rods. You can use tension rods to hang scarves, drape extra blankets, or hang organizers. Maximize your precious closet space by hanging a tension rod halfway from the floor to the existing rod and you’ve essentially doubled your hanging space. 23. Drawer Dividers Just because you can’t see in your drawers doesn’t mean the shouldn’t be neat and tidy, too! Drawer organizers and dividers are essential when it comes to keeping clutter under control. Use them in your desk to keep supplies separated. Use them in your dresser so you no longer have to go digging through all your clothes to find a particular item. Look for dividers that specifically fit into your drawers or make your own out of cardboard. 24. My Side, Your Side When you’re able to define spaces in a room, it makes it feel larger and more organized. Use a cube shelving unit as a room divider to create separate spaces between your side of the room and your roommate’s side. Not only does it give you a little more privacy, but it also adds a ton of useful storage space. This is especially helpful if your roomie doesn’t keep their side of the room clean and organized. 25. Hanging Power Strip Cables, cords, and plugs—it seems like they’re always in the way. Use this home organization hack in your home away from home to keep all those unsightly cords and cables off the floor and out of the way. Using double-stick tape, attach a power strip to the side of your desk or on the wall next to your bed. Now you have easy access to plug in your electronics and won’t be tripping over wires. 26. Behind The Bed Don’t neglect the space behind the bed if you’re in need of extra bedroom storage space. Get a headboard with built-in shelving or add a tall bookcase behind the bed to keep personal items, reading materials, decor, and school supplies up and out of the way but easily accessible. What’s more, when you put in a headboard or bookshelf, you won’t have to worry about mounting anything to the wall. 27. Vacuum Bags Space-saving vacuum storage bags are wonderful for students who don’t go home often enough to swap out clothes and need to store seasonal items, like winter sweaters, coats, and warm blankets. Your cold-weather essentials can be compacted into a vacuum bag and stuffed under the bed or into the back of the closet—out of the way but ready when the weather calls for it. They’re also useful for compacting your pile of laundry if you take your dirty clothes home to wash them. 28. Cooking Clarity When it comes to your dorm room’s mini kitchen, microwaves are a must-have, and be sure to utilize the space on top of and underneath it. Add a small organizer shelf on top for small items like plates and silverware. A tall and narrow shelf to hold the microwave will optimize floor space and allow for prime snack storage. 29. In The Closet When it comes to the dorm room, your closet is the main space where you’ll store your stuff. It may be small but, fortunately, there are a lot of ways to maximize it. Use plastic stacking drawers if you need more dresser space. Use hanging shelves and organizers to store anything you need. And don’t forget to use a handy belt hanger and layered space-saver hangers. If you find you’re still running low on closet space, leave some clothes at home and switch them out when you visit between semesters. 30. Corner Shelves Don’t ignore those awkward corner spaces—use them! Hang corner shelves to store your textbooks, decor items, and photos from home. Use a corner basket on the floor to catch your dirty laundry. A floating corner shelf will maximize that often unused space and turn it into a valuable place to put your personal items. An organized dorm room can help set a new student up for success. Whether you go with multi-purpose furniture, bins and boxes, or you decide to use one of our DIY organization ideas, the important thing is to keep everything neat, tidy, and in its place while still expressing your unique personality. The post 30 Dorm Room Organization Ideas appeared first on Ideas and Inspiration for Every Occasion | Shutterfly. 30 Dorm Room Organization Ideas was first posted on October 17, 2019 at 3:53 pm. ©2016 "". Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement. Please contact me at [email protected] #HomeDecor #DormRoomOrganization

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Problem (Jinyoung)

genre: med school/NY!au, friendship, optional romance in epilogue

word count: 1,566

summary: this was based off of Carly Rae Jepsens’s “Boy Problems”

series: i used to be a got7 stan until they finally found their music sound and i didn’t like it lol

Future (Yugyeom) | Problem (Jinyoung) | Falling Slow (Youngjae)

“Jinyoung, the last time I checked, we were medical students, not freshmen in high school,” you said exasperatedly into the phone.

You stared at the people walking through Bryant Park from your vantage point on an armchair, which you had turned to face the window. Men and women in business casual streamed out of the subway station and onto the concrete, juggling phones and purses and coffee cups as they all moved forward with purpose. You idly wondered if anyone would get hurt if you hurled your Pharmacology textbook out of the window, but the windows on the 9th floor student lounge were not made to provide fresh air, only a view. Also, you were sure that you would be breaking the Hippocratic Oath, and it was too early in your fledgling path for you to become jaded enough for that.

“I just don’t know where we stand anymore,” Jinyoung’s voice continued, ignoring your little quip. In these moments, you often left your phone on speaker and just let him vent, with some noncommittal “hms” and “yeahs” to pretend that you were listening. You were flattered that he felt close enough to you to talk about his problems, much less his romantic life, but you’ve had this conversation too many times already.

“Hey Jinyoung,” you interrupted, “A female patient presents with a creatinine clearance rate of 132 mL/kg, urine osmolality of 1650 mOsmol/kg, and hypokalemia. The most likely cause of this patient’s condition is what class of drug?”

“A loop diuretic. Furosemide. Ethacrynic acid. What do you think I should do?”

“I think that you should come to the lounge and help me with pharmacology, as you seem to get questions right even when dealing with all your girl problems.”

A sharp intake of breath. A groan. “You make it seem so trivial.”

Silence. You bit back the most logical retort of, “Well, yes, it is.” More silence. Did he hang up?

“Just come to my apartment, I have take-out and flashcards.”

You silently pumped your fist in the air as you cleaned up your papers and gathered your things.

Ten minutes later, you found yourself in front of Jinyoung’s apartment building, finger poised to buzz the intercom. The front door of the complex opened and to your surprise, you were face to face with none other than Yerin, the object of Jinyoung’s affections. She greeted you shyly and held the door open for you. Dressed in an oversized sweater and clutching a pathology textbook against her chest, you couldn’t help but greet her fondly.

“Do you have a pathology exam coming soon?” you asked, pointing to the textbook. She played with the strap of her messenger bag as she nodded, flashing a bunch of papers that she had sandwiched between the pages of the textbook.

“Is Step 1 preparation going okay?” she asked in return. Her voice was quiet and calm and you replied with your hatred of pharmacology while expressing jealously about how it came so naturally to Jinyoung. Upon hearing his name, she laughed nervously and agreed with your high-spirited rambling.

“Well, it was super nice to see you, Yerin! I won’t keep you for too long. Just let me know if you need help with path; Dr. Lore loves me,” you grinned proudly.

With that, you climbed the stairs to Jinyoung’s apartment while thinking about all the things that he had told you about Yerin. As one of the first year students, you thought that she was quite humble, unlike many of her classmates who had come in with elitist and entitled attitudes. Your interactions with her were few, but she was at the top of her year while working part-time. You couldn’t imagine her as someone who would lead another person on.

You fished the copy of the key that Jinyoung gave you from your backpack and entered the apartment to see him sprawled out on the floor of the living room, papers spread around him. The apartment complex was popular because it was so close to the medical college, but due to financial reasons, you stayed with your parents back in Astoria, which was an hour’s commute by subway. However, Jinyoung decided that you spent the nights often enough to warrant giving you your own key, and now you were pseudo-roommates; you ended up paying for utilities and groceries.

“I ran into Yerin downstairs,” you began, placing your bag on the floor next to the small kitchen table. “I didn’t know she lived here.”

Jinyoung turned and emphatically pointed at you with what looked like a crude drawing of the bones of the hand. “That’s why it’s so hard! I see her practically every day.”

You rolled your eyes at him as you opened the refrigerator for a drink. He took the opportunity to continue where he had left off from on the phone. “She seemed to enjoy the dates that I planned, but then she goes and ignores all my texts when I accidentally introduced her to someone as my girlfriend.”

You sat down next to him on the floor, popping the tab of the energy drink and grabbing a pile of flashcards. You regretted bringing it up again, but this time, you remarked, “She is just a first year. Maybe she doesn’t feel comfortable with a relationship at this point? She seems super into academics and stuff so I would understand if she wanted to prioritize that first.”

“I just wish that I could have this conversation with her without her being all stoic and quiet.”

“Jinyoung, you can’t expect her to change for you. You said that you liked her because she was quiet in the first place. You have two options: either give her some space or keep trying to talk to her. One of them is the logical choice. Also, you are getting super annoying.”

Grumbling and conceding defeat, he took the flashcards from your hands as he began to quiz you about the mechanisms of action for various classes of drugs.

“So…I think I broke it off,” the text read. You raised your eyebrow as you wondered if you could break off something that was never officially a thing, but you decided to spare yourself the minutes that it would take Jinyoung to explain this concept to you.

“I’m sorry, how are you feeling?” you replied. You were snuggled in a cocoon of blankets on the sofa in Jinyoung’s apartment, a USMLE book on your lap. You half-heartedly read the practice question over again when your phone vibrated.

“Weirdly, I don’t really care anymore. I’ve got worse problems, like getting you to pass the pharm section of the Boards :P”

“Aw, I’m honored.”

“I’ve got fried chicken. ETA 5 minutes. You better have finished that practice section.”

You and Jinyoung stood next to each other as you stared at the Prometric center, resigned to your fate. You were a bundle of nerves, your heart pounding as you thought of the eight-hour exam that was about to occur. You took the MCAT, you tried to reason with yourself. This is only two hours more.

Sensing your fear, Jinyoung intertwined his fingers with yours, squeezing gently in reassurance. Pulling you into the the building, he quietly wished you good luck before you had to go separate ways to check in and be seated at your respective computers.

Eight hours later, you shuffled out of the examination room and threw yourself into the seat next to Jinyoung. You lazily rested your head against his shoulder as you mumbled, “That sucked. Also, screw you for finishing early.”

He chuckled softly as he got up from the waiting room chair, pulling you up along with him. “Let’s go get some food,” he cheered, “We’re done!”

You bounced excitedly out of the building and onto the street as a wave of giddiness washed over you. Indeed, the first part of the Boards was behind you, and you had a summer vacation to look forward to. Skipping in the direction of Koreatown, you shouted behind your shoulder, “You’re treating!”

Jinyoung smiled as he watched your retreating figure amongst the sunset, the golden hour peeking through skyscrapers and tinting the city with a glowing warmth. His eyes crinkled at the corners as he ran after you.

On the day that he sent you that text, he had realized that (1) you always managed to come to the correct solution and (2) no one could compare with his best friend.

Bonus Epilogue:

You were all smiles at the white coat ceremony, still awed by the novelty of how fitted your coat was and how it now brushed the sides of your knees. Jinyoung put an arm around your shoulder as you took photo after photo with your classmates. Fiddling with the ring on your left hand, you felt comforted by the familiar weight on your shoulders and the atmosphere of excitement in the room.

“Four more years, huh?” he whispered, taking the chance to ruffle your hair.

“More like five,” you snorted as he playfully shook his head in mock disbelief.

“Tell me why you want to do forensic pathology again?”

“Tell me why you want to do pediatric oncology,” you retorted. “Plus, I have way less chance of a malpractice suit,” you winked.

He responded by enveloping your hand with his, the band of his matching ring cool against your warm skin.

#got7 scenarios #jinyoung scenarios #got7 #jinyoung #got7 imagines #jinyoung imagines #jr scenarios #jr imagines #got7 jr #park jinyoung

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Technology in the ProStart Classroom

At the National Restaurant Association Education Foundation, we believe that there are so many different ways that ProStart students and educators can utilize technology in the classroom. Whether you're developing recipes, photographing food or designing new menus, iPads and tablets can help you innovate and bring ideas to life.

Because we believe in the power of technology in the classroom, we decided to team up with LocknCharge for a giveaway on ProStart’s social media channels. For those of you who are unfamiliar, LocknCharge is an innovations company that develops solutions for managing deployments of mobile technology. Their mission is to make life easier for schools and organizations mobile device technology. They were so generous to donate one of their high-tech charging stations for the giveaway!

To enter, we asked ProStart educators and students how they used technology in the classroom. Here are a few of their amazing responses!

“We use technology in our classroom to develop and research recipes! We also do a lot of international cuisine research and write resumes and cover letters.” - Juan, Chicago Public Schools

“We would love to incorporate more tech in our classroom! Right now we have to share laptop carts with other departments, but in addition to the curriculum from the textbook and quizzing and testing, a dedicated laptop and cart for our program could provide the ability to create self-made, tasty-like videos, where we create a recording of all of our class recipes! And so much more!” - Christine, Leon County Schools

“The students document their work, plan menus for large groups, and cost out recipes using technology. They also research and execute various methods for prep. Some of the ProStart students have made training videos and food safety PSAs for the intro classes to use.” - Jody, Liberty Public School

“We try to incorporate technology whenever possible. For example, students make their own how-to video on cooking methods. We also are working with our AV department in the hopes of filming a cooking show segment!” - Deb, Harrisburg High School

“We use technology for developing recipes, menus, costing, demonstrations, testing, quizlet, kahoot, and making posters. It would be great to have an iPad station so my students can be more efficient with their time spent in the classroom!” - Laura, Gaylord High School

“We cater to raise money for our Culinary program. We share Chromebooks in the classroom, but my hope is to incorporate iPads for each kitchen station to help prep, cook, develop, and cost out products. I would like to keep track of our orders electronically and an I pad would have that capability.” - Jennifer, Flathead High School

“I use iPads to take pictures of the food labs my students are doing for the day/days and pictures of their plate presentations. I save these pictures on the computer and we use them to create menus to serve our school teachers. I also have my students post their Foundation textbook assignments for me to grade. My students are creating a cookbook with the plate presentations and the recipes.” - Suzanne, Lecanto High School

“Technology is KEY in my ProStart Classroom! My thoughts are that technology gets shammed in many ways, however, I guide my students into the many ways it can be beneficial in the classroom or their future kitchens and restaurants! Applications are used to help them learn Culinary math. Budgets set up and students used to keep track of our output versus input. Make or buy analyses are more fun and easier to teach using technology. I set up ServSafe on my smartboard and students follow along on their shared devices. To review and practice for tests I use GoProStart.com every other day as bell work for students! ServSafe and ProStart exam practices! I utilize the Career Ladders and incorporate them into my lesson planning. After each ProStart and ServSafe chapter, we have class Kahoot! Games and the kids love it! One of my favorite new things to do is set up Virtual BreakOut boxes-like the BreakOut rooms for entertainment...but on the computer virtually for help with curriculum and review! SO. MUCH. FUN!!! Last year, I even planned a virtual FIELD TRIP to restaurant owners that I knew in other states to motivate my learners! We even had a CRUISE SHIP hospitality event planner take us ABOARD! Virtual college program tours are a great experience to show kids what opportunities there are away from their hometowns. This is just a snapshot of the ways I use technology in my classroom. We are all cruising on uncharted waters with technology being incorporated and depended upon so heavily. Why not expand our knowledge and embrace this "game changer" as educators! I am finding instead of it being a constant negative challenge, I can do more than ever to engage and motivate my learners....whether we are acquiring content, reviewing, using it as a tool for understanding, looking for recipes, or taking them on an ADVENTURE!”- Amanda, Olympia High School

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When Is The Right Time To Travel Or Live Abroad With Kids

Despite all the hassle, you’re thinking about traveling or living abroad with kids. Exciting! This post will give you some food for thought as I’ve been thinking about doing just that for the past year.

I loved growing up overseas. It was always a treat to meet new people, eat new food, and learn about new cultures. My parents worked for the US Foreign Service and were stationed in Manila, Lusaka, Kobe, Taipei, and Kuala Lumpur before finally arriving in McLean, Virginia for my high school years. McLean is 20 minutes away from the US State Department in Washington D.C.

Because I attended international schools for 13 years, I felt like I had a much richer childhood compared to many of my high school peers who mostly spent elementary school, middle school, and high school in the Northern Virginia region. Every summer I’d go back to see my friends in Taipei and KL, which was an absolute blast.

Living abroad helped me understand and embrace different cultures. For example, because roughly 61% of the Malaysian population was Muslim, I had several close Muslim friends who shared with me their traditions. I’m certain there would be much more love and harmony around the globe if more folks traveled.

Going On An Adventure

As a father now, I often think about ways in which I can provide the best childhood possible for my son, while also creating a life of adventure for all of us.

“Best childhood” can subjectively be described as one that is: filled with happiness, friends, unforgettable memories, abundant life lessons, adventure, the learning of at least one other language, and continuity in the family.

Because we run an internet-based business, we have the ability to provide for a unique childhood experience by living anywhere. If we don’t travel or live abroad, it would feel like such a waste, especially now that the San Francisco Bay Area has become so crowded and homogenous.

Before our son was born, we always noticed a nice uptick in our happiness when we traveled abroad. We traveled aggressively for five years before our son was born. For example, spending three weeks on the Hapsburg Trail helped us love our online business even more. Prague, Vienna, and Budapest are truly wonderful places to visit. It was a dream to spend the final week in Paris to watch the French Open.

Overlooking the Danube River in Budapest.

The following year, we spent three weeks in Asia, finally visiting the great temples of Angor Wat after spending a week diving off the island of Pula Redang, Malaysia. It is unbelievable to dive in 80+ degree crystal turquoise water.

Taaras Resort at Pulau Redang, Malaysia was amazing

Only One Problem: Childhood Amnesia

Traveling is enriching. Unfortunately, few adults can remember life before age three. Even though I had specific country anchors in place during my childhood, I only have two memories between the ages of one and two.

The first memory was sitting in an outdoor restaurant in Lusaka, Zambia while I tried Pepsi for the first time. It was delicious.

The second memory was when I had to go to the bathroom, but couldn’t because it was occupied by my dad. I banged the door hard, but he wouldn’t open it, so my mom had to clean me up in the tub.

The other memory before three was in Arlington, Virginia. I remember playing with my sister and babysitter in this makeshift room that was made out of sheets.

If I couldn’t remember much before three years old, I must imagine others who’ve lived their lives all in one place might have a difficult time recalling their past as well. Everything tends to blend together if you don’t go anywhere.

Sigmund Freud coined the term “childhood amnesia” to describe this loss of memory from the infant years. According to a study done by Emory University, they found that a child’s earliest memories begin to fade around the age of 7.

Therefore, we can conclude that any family traveling with a child under the age of three is doing so not for the child, but for themselves.

If a family wants to provide the richest cultural experience for their child, the family should travel after their toddler or toddlers are at least three years old.

Three Childhood Experience Models

Based on the logical conclusion to travel after the age of three, we’ve come up with three different childhood experience models to consider.

1) Anchor in San Francisco, and travel all summer and winter. The easiest solution is for us to live in a diverse city like San Francisco for the next 18 years until our son goes to college. Every summer break we’ll spend three months living in one or two countries as a family. Every winter, we’ll spend the 2-4 week break in another country. By the time our son goes to college, he’ll have lived abroad for a total of 52 months, or a little more than four years. He’ll also have visited at least 20 countries, thereby expanding his cultural experience.

2) Anchor in Honolulu, and travel all summer and winter. San Francisco, unfortunately, has the lowest kid density for cities in America. As a result, SF is the least kid-friendly city. Instead of staying here, we would move to Honolulu, one of the highest kid density cities in America that is very focused on family (ohana) living.

The advantage of living in Honolulu is that I also get to be close to my parents, and we can send our son to a school that goes from K-12. In San Francisco, you have to go to a different school for elementary school, middle school, and high school, and it’s inevitable your friends will end up going to different schools. The disadvantage of living in Honolulu is losing our social and professional networks we’ve spent 17 years building in SF.

3) Completely live abroad and come back to America during summers and winters. I like the idea of living abroad in three international cities for four to six years each once our son is old enough to attend kindergarten (age 5). The idea is to be in one city for all of elementary school, another city for all of middle school, and a final city for all of high school. We’ll use the summers and winters to come back to America and visit other cities close by to where we are currently stationed. Some places we’d love to live in are Amsterdam, Barcelona, Shanghai, Rio de Janeiro, Kobe, Tokyo, and Rome.

Which Childhood Adventure Would You Choose?

Angkor Wat At Night

A big part of me wants to go all out and live abroad once our son turns 5. I did it for 13 years of my life and traveled internationally for 25 years since. It would be a blast! Every single day would be a new adventure because there would be new restaurants, new activities, and new people to meet. We could rent a fully furnished house and rent out our home in SF.

My wife, however, isn’t so keen on the idea because she has never lived abroad for an extended period of time. Only summers in Japan. She’s more keen on option #1 or #2.

She reminded me about the pain of having to change our business address, file different types of taxes, and all that type of stuff she deals with as the CFO of our company. We’d also have to go through the arduous process of applying to expensive private schools with limited spots.

Life is so comfortable now, but I long for excitement. I’m the guy who has to get out of the house and do new things every day. Whereas my wife can comfortably stay home for weeks.

Biggest Concern Living Abroad

My biggest fear about living abroad for my son’s entire grade school life is him not developing lifelong friends from childhood. I don’t have any elementary school friends I keep in touch with because I don’t know them well enough.

I do sort of keep in touch with my middle school friends from Malaysia, but the relationships aren’t tight since they are so far away. Because I started high school as a new kid, I wasn’t able to develop deep relationships either. There’s really only two people from HS I keep in touch with, but they are both on the east coast, so I hardly ever see them.

That said, we now live in the time of the internet, social media, and video chat with our phones. It’s much easier to keep in touch today than when I was growing up.

I’d love to get everybody’s opinion on what you think we should do, and what you would do if you had these options. If there’s a different childhood model that I’m missing that could also be amazing, I’d love to hear it.

The Benefits Of Traveling Abroad For You And Your Kids

* Potentially easier to learn a new language

* Forces your child to open up given he’ll have to make new friends at a new school

* Gives her firsthand experience of things other children might only see online or in textbooks

* Might make him more unique when applying for colleges

* Creates more empathy and understanding for other people and cultures

* May let her appreciate living and working in America if that’s where she ends up

* Make international friends in addition to American friends

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Any readers who currently live abroad with children, who have lived abroad with children, or plan to live abroad? What are some considerations I have not mentioned in this post?

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When Is The Right Time To Travel Or Live Abroad With Kids

Going On An Adventure

As a father now, I often think about ways in which I can provide the best childhood possible for my son, while also creating a life of adventure for all of us.

Overlooking the Danube River in Budapest.

Taaras Resort at Pulau Redang, Malaysia was amazing

Only One Problem: Childhood Amnesia

The first memory was sitting in an outdoor restaurant in Lusaka, Zambia while I tried Pepsi for the first time. It was delicious.

The second memory was when I had to go to the bathroom, but couldn’t because it was occupied by my dad. I banged the door hard, but he wouldn’t open it, so my mom had to clean me up in the tub.

The other memory before three was in Arlington, Virginia. I remember playing with my sister and babysitter in this makeshift room that was made out of sheets.

Therefore, we can conclude that any family traveling with a child under the age of three is doing so not for the child, but for themselves.

If a family wants to provide the richest cultural experience for their child, the family should travel after their toddler or toddlers are at least three years old.

Three Childhood Experience Models

Based on the logical conclusion to travel after the age of three, we’ve come up with three different childhood experience models to consider.

Which Childhood Adventure Would You Choose?

Angkor Wat At Night

My wife, however, isn’t so keen on the idea because she has never lived abroad for an extended period of time. Only summers in Japan. She’s more keen on option #1 or #2.

Life is so comfortable now, but I long for excitement. I’m the guy who has to get out of the house and do new things every day. Whereas my wife can comfortably stay home for weeks.

Biggest Concern Living Abroad

That said, we now live in the time of the internet, social media, and video chat with our phones. It’s much easier to keep in touch today than when I was growing up.

The Benefits Of Traveling Abroad For You And Your Kids

* Potentially easier to learn a new language

* Forces your child to open up given he’ll have to make new friends at a new school

* Gives her firsthand experience of things other children might only see online or in textbooks

* Might make him more unique when applying for colleges

* Creates more empathy and understanding for other people and cultures

* May let her appreciate living and working in America if that’s where she ends up

* Make international friends in addition to American friends

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When Is The Right Time To Travel Or Live Abroad With Kids

Going On An Adventure

As a father now, I often think about ways in which I can provide the best childhood possible for my son, while also creating a life of adventure for all of us.

Overlooking the Danube River in Budapest.

Taaras Resort at Pulau Redang, Malaysia was amazing

Only One Problem: Childhood Amnesia

The first memory was sitting in an outdoor restaurant in Lusaka, Zambia while I tried Pepsi for the first time. It was delicious.

The second memory was when I had to go to the bathroom, but couldn’t because it was occupied by my dad. I banged the door hard, but he wouldn’t open it, so my mom had to clean me up in the tub.

The other memory before three was in Arlington, Virginia. I remember playing with my sister and babysitter in this makeshift room that was made out of sheets.

Therefore, we can conclude that any family traveling with a child under the age of three is doing so not for the child, but for themselves.

If a family wants to provide the richest cultural experience for their child, the family should travel after their toddler or toddlers are at least three years old.

Three Childhood Experience Models

Based on the logical conclusion to travel after the age of three, we’ve come up with three different childhood experience models to consider.

Which Childhood Adventure Would You Choose?

Angkor Wat At Night

My wife, however, isn’t so keen on the idea because she has never lived abroad for an extended period of time. Only summers in Japan. She’s more keen on option #1 or #2.

Life is so comfortable now, but I long for excitement. I’m the guy who has to get out of the house and do new things every day. Whereas my wife can comfortably stay home for weeks.

Biggest Concern Living Abroad

That said, we now live in the time of the internet, social media, and video chat with our phones. It’s much easier to keep in touch today than when I was growing up.

The Benefits Of Traveling Abroad For You And Your Kids

* Potentially easier to learn a new language

* Forces your child to open up given he’ll have to make new friends at a new school

* Gives her firsthand experience of things other children might only see online or in textbooks

* Might make him more unique when applying for colleges

* Creates more empathy and understanding for other people and cultures

* May let her appreciate living and working in America if that’s where she ends up

* Make international friends in addition to American friends

Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll.

Any readers who currently live abroad with children, who have lived abroad with children, or plan to live abroad? What are some considerations I have not mentioned in this post?

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