#trophy shop singapore

[f0point5]

Did Max’s P2 mean that Emilia didn’t make to Miami since crazy stuff happens when she isn’t at the race? (I mean I consider it pretty crazy that Max didn’t win)

As a consolation prize could we get Max and Emilia being domestic? Would love to see them just going on their normal life and being in love 🥺

I am sooo sorry this took so long! I went through an inspiration drought after Miami but I am BACK! I’m sorry this didn’t end up being a comfort post-Miami but I hope you like it anyway!!!

Edit: you know what, in my head she was in Miami because honestly I think she and Max would be really happy about Lando’s win. I don’t think they’d take it anywhere near as hard as Max fans lol. He’s their son, they love him.

✨Set between the China and Miami GPs ✨

I (vow) I (will) always be yours

Quiet Sundays in your household are a rarity. If it’s not a race, it’s an event, or time spent on a plane to get to the factory for some work. But not today.

Today Max was woken at nearly midday by Jimmy standing on his head instead of his alarm. He’d had a leisurely breakfast with you out on the terrace. Now, he was practicing for his upcoming sim race while you went through the kitchen cupboards to make a shopping list.

He turned around in his sim rig to sneak a glance at you. Max never lied when he told you that you looked incredible at all the events you went to. He still loses his breath every time he sees you dressed to the nines in haute couture, his palms still sweat and he still never quite feels worthy, because who could be. But he never loves looking at you more than when you’re home, not bothering with anything but your own comfort.

Now, wearing just that Alpha Tauri hoodie that you’d been stealing from him forever, hair in a ponytail, holding a lemon so overripe it looked like a lime, he falls even more in love with you.

He smiles to himself as he turns back to the sim and starts a new lap around Spa.

“Hypothetical question,” you call out to him, just as he gets to turn 1. Typical. Max credits you with the fact that he’s able to watch the race even while driving it, because he’s so used to distractions at home.

“No,” he replies immediately, because he knows where this is going. “I wouldn’t love you if you are going to be a beetle or a worm or something,”

“Firstly, that’s really bold of you to say after I loved you through the haircut in Singapore,”

“Oh my God,” he groans. He swears he’s forgotten everything about that weekend except the unfortunate haircut, because you never mentioned the race since. But the haircut, that’s haunted him ever since.

“Kafka had nothing on that haircut, that was an assassination attempt,” you say behind him.

“What is a Kafka?” Max asks as he bounces over a curb. The chair shakes a little bit.

Your bare legs appear in Max’s periphery and he allows himself one glance as you perch on the mini fridge next to his trophy.

“You know, like the book, Metamorphosis?” You explain, tapping your pencil against the notepad. “Because the guy turns into a giant beetle and his whole family turns on him,”

“No,” Max replies, already thoroughly disgusted. “What the fuck is that?”

“Max, I know you didn’t go to school but the internet is free,”

“I’m not going to spend my time reading about a human beetle,” he scoffs, a shiver rolling through him as his nose wrinkles. If this is what it takes to be educated, he’s glad he’s just fast. “What was your question,”

“It’s-“ you stop, and he lifts his foot off the throttle. “Oh, should we get some Chablis?”

“Why?”

“For when you’re dad comes on Tuesday,”

“My dad’s not coming on Tuesday,”

“Yes, he is,” you insist, and Max wonders how you would know that if he didn’t. “Isn’t he?”

Max pauses his lap, which he knows is basically fucked, and turns to face you. “I thought your dad was coming on Tuesday,”

He watches as your expression sours instantly. “Great, so one bad tempered European man who lives vicariously through his child is going to show up on Tuesday evening, we just don’t know which one of us he’s related to,” you roll your eyes, and Max reaches over to squeeze your knee. “I’ll text my dad and check,”

You pull your phone out of the hoodie pocket and begin to tap away. Max considers restarting his lap but thinks before of it.

“So, your hypothetical?” He prompts, his hand sliding towards the inside of your thigh.

“One second,” You say, scrolling. “Hm.” Maybe you don’t even notice you do it, but your eyes flicker up to Max for a split second as your tongue glides over your canine. Sassy does that right before she hisses at him.

“What?” Max asks, squeezing your leg to get your attention.

“Apparently we’re never getting married,” you say, finally looking up at him with a blank stare.

He hedges his bets, stuttering out a quiet, “huh?”

“‘Fans of F1’s most famous couple may have wait for a wedding, as Verstappen stresses he is in no hurry to tie the knot’,” you recite, reading from your phone.

Max rolls his eyes. As much as he tries to avoid answering questions about your relationship, he can’t dodge all of them. Every now and again he’s advised to feed the animals. And this is what they do with whatever he says - twist it into something only vaguely resembling what he meant.

He’s about to laugh when he notices the way you’re looking at your phone. Your lips are pursed as you scroll studiously. You cross one leg over the other, forcing Max to move his hand.

“So what?” Max asks, scrutinising your face. “Are you in a hurry?”

You lock your phone and toss it towards the couch. “Nope.”

“So, what’s the problem?” He asks, craning his head to catch your eye but you stand up and walk out of view.

“I didn’t say there was a problem,” you call flippantly, your voice getting further away.

Max may be a little bit clueless, but he knows you well enough to know there absolutely is a problem.

“No, you never say that,” he says, climbing out of his sim rig as you sit down on the couch. “You just disappear and don’t talk to me and then I have to run around a city trying to find you-“

“One time,” you say with a roll of your eyes.

“Four times,” Max corrects, ready to start listing them.

“Oh, so that’s why you don’t want to marry me?”

“When did I say-“

Max stops himself because he can hear his voice rising to a hoarse squeak. He doesn’t really understand how you got there. But then he looks at you, sitting cross legged on the couch, picking at your freshly manicured nails as if they’ve personally offended you, and he remembers that in an uncharacteristic lack of self awareness, you still think he holds even a single card in this game.

He’ll never understand what it is that makes you think that there’s a future for him without you in it, because there isn’t and there never has been. But, to paraphrase some writer you love, he’s not meant to understand, he’s just meant to love you. Which he does. Enough to know that you hate feeling like the person who cares more.

You move when he sits beside you, scrambling to the corner of the couch and stretching out perpendicular to Max, which makes him sigh. You pick up your phone and start scrolling, not even acknowledging his presence.

“To be clear,” Max says pointedly, “I didn’t mean I didn’t want to get married. I just meant it’s not…” he chews his lip, choosing his next words carefully. “I will spend the rest of my life with you anyway, right? So I can get married to you tomorrow or in ten years, it doesn’t matter to me,”

You don’t say anything to this, but you do put down your phone to cross your arms over your chest.

“Well, maybe it should. It is a legally binding contract, you know. Once you sign on it, you can’t get rid of me,” you tease, nudging his thigh with your foot. Max smiles ruefully; despite your sing-song tone, the thought even entering your mind makes him uncomfortable.

“I haven’t been able to get rid of you in twenty-six years,” he says, taking the way you’re fighting a smile as his cue to come closer. He shift himself onto the couch as crawls over you, one arm on the back of the couch to trap you while the other moves your legs apart so he slot between them. “And I haven’t wanted to. A piece of paper isn’t going to change that. But if it will that even more obvious to you then we can do it soon. If you want we can do it in the Vegas paddock for all I care,” he punctuates each couple of words with kisses pressed to your cheek, jaw, and finally your neck, which he nips at playfully as you squirm under him.

“Okay, slow down please,” you chide, pushing Max away from you, but when he pulls away he can see you’re smiling. “We don’t even know if we’re going to be together by November,”

Max snorts at that. “No, you’re right,” he says, fighting a smile as you shift in your seat so that you can lean against him.

He puts his arm around you and you spot in under it, resting your head against his chest. Even shielded from the sun as you are, the golden light seems to find you. You just glow.

“Okay, are you allowed to eat cheesecake this week? Because I’m not going to buy one if you just-“

“Wait,” Max interrupts. “What was your hypothetical question?”

You chuckle sheepishly as you glance up at him. “Oh, it was, if I disappeared how long would you wait for me before moving on,”

“Three days,” Max answers, pressing a kiss to your hair. “Because after three days either someone is going to return you because you’re so annoying, or you’re dead and there’s no point waiting,”

“You know, when you finally, and I quote, get around, to asking me to marry you, I’m going to say no,” you tell him, slapping at his stomach.

He catches your hand and entwines your fingers, lifting your hand to his lips. “Don’t worry, by the time I get around to it you won’t remember this conversation,”

“True,” you shrug, resting your notepad on his thigh while you scribble down bresaola. “You don’t even have a ring and that’ll take at least a year to find,”

Even with your head leaning on his chest you didn’t notice Max’s involuntary jerk. Quick reaction time saved his ass again.

Max isn’t good at lying. History has proven that. But he was good at omitting. There is always a small part of him that felt bad when he kept secrets from you, and now is the same. He always dealt with it by promising himself he’d tell you whatever it was when the time was right. He knows that now is not the time for you to know what you’d find if you went into the safe at his dad’s house. What’s been sitting there since the 4th January. You’ll know eventually.

So all he says is, “yeah,” with a gentle smile. “At least a year.”

[k-ky]

The funniest thing was walking to the Liverpool FC shop (yes it exists in Singapore I hate it) and pointing to a huge photo of Carra holding up the CL trophy and saying to my sis “that’s the Jamie guy, with the bromance with the Gary Man United guy” and she literally goes ooof wow uh yeah wow ok that’s something that’s sad he definitely looks better in present day 💀💀💀💀

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[unhealthyfanobsession]

ACOTAR modern AU locations

(don’t ask me why but I have this terrifyingly specific assumption of what all their lives would be IRL and I won’t be taking questions at this time)

Rhys and Feyre - spend most of their time in Italy or the South of France, but technically own a penthouse in Chicago as well. Rhys is a real estate mogul so he can work anywhere and Feyre just feels artistically inspired by European design. The bat boys occasionally show up for spontaneous gambling weekends in Monaco.

Nesta and Cassian - New York (start out in a midtown high rise, but eventually move to a brownstone on the UWS because Nesta says the UES is too “trophy wife” for a corporate attorney, but she does love the views of the Hudson). Fav vacation destination is Singapore. The Archeron’s all grew up in NY and Nesta could never leave the city. Cassian claims he moved there for work, but he’s a design architect whose job is entirely remote so everyone knows he actually moved because of Nesta. Before they even started dating, naturally.

Azriel and Gwyn - Washington DC. She’s originally from Portland, went to university at Columbia (where she met Nesta), then got an internship at the White House and never looked back. Azriel (and all the bat boys) are originally from San Francisco, but he owns a surveillance company that the government bought out and pays him way too much money to “consult” on.

Elain and Lucien - Elain moved to Seattle after High School because “come on, a rain forest?? Right here in the US?? That’s where I belong!” and runs a flower shop in Pike Place. Lucien is originally from Brighton, England so the rain honestly feels like home. (They met when Elain did a semester abroad in university)

Emerie - also New York. Born and raised in Queens, left to go to school in Australia and she liked the sun, but she hated the too happy people. Moved to Brooklyn when she got back and now enjoys her fav pastime - not having to speak to her neighbours.

Mor - from Adelaide, Australia (had a hookup with Emerie in college but it didn’t last). She’s not good at staying in one place too long, so you can find her wherever she feels like that week.

Eris - also from Brighton, moved to Cambridge for school, and then settled in London.

Amren and Varian- Singapore (which is how Nessian discovered their fav vacation spot). Varian is originally from the Dominican Republic, but he moved a few different places for work before meeting Amren and settling in Singapore City.

Helion/ Day Court - the Caribbean generally, but Helion specifically is from St Lucia.

Thesan/ Dawn Court - Tonga

Tamlin/Spring Court - Ireland (I’m sorry I love Ireland don’t hate me for putting Tamlin here it is an objectively beautiful lush land and you can’t tell me Tamlin doesn’t have drunk Trinity College student energy)

Tarquin/ Summer Court - Dominican Republic like Varian obviously

Kalias & Vivienne/Winter Court - Northern Canada (I know you all probably wanted Alaska or Greenland or something, but I’ll die on this hill). Close enough to the States that they see the NC crew but not too close, they’re everyone’s “allies” but when fighting comes they pick a side, lots of wildlife and TONS of wide open spaces, plus yknow…. Freezing.

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[fymonsta-x]

[ARTICLE] A look back at Monsta X’s amazing 2018 from show wins to a second world tour

With K-Pop’s star continuing to rise outside of South Korea, Monsta X rode the wave and they took on the world with great success. From a world tour to two new albums to making history in America, Shownu, Kihyun, Jooheon, I.M., Wonho, Hyungwon and Minhyuk have had a great 2018; and Monbebe (the name for their loyal fanbase) couldn’t be prouder. Here’s a look back at the year in Monsta X:

Jealousy got a first win

Jealousy, their unbelievably catchy comeback single from March, picked up a win on SBS MTV’s The Show. The trophy was an indication that the group’s popularity in their home country was on the rise, as they hadn’t won since Dramarama. (Beautiful deserved better but that’s a whole different feature).

Released The Connect: Deja Vu

March 2018 saw the release of their EP The Connect: Deja Vu which shot to number 2 on Billboard’s World Albums chart.

A second world tour

Monsta X took The Connect on the road over the summer, which included stops in London, Amsterdam, Madrid, the US and Brazil.

Jooheon released his solo mixtape

Jooheon’s new solo mixtape DWTD (Do What They Do) dropped on 31 August and took the number one spot in nine countries – New Zealand, Germany, Brazil, Sweden, Singapore, Indonesia, Chile, France, and Finland. The mixtape also made it into the top five in the United States, Canada, England, the Netherlands, Italy, China, Turkey, Japan, and Hong Kong. The rapper treated us to a live performance of DWTD’s standout track Runway at KCON in Thailand (with guest appearances from Shownu and I.M.) and we’re hoping for more of the same in 2019.

Shownu collaborated with PREP

London band PREP teamed up with Monsta X’s leader Shownu and Korean indie band Se So Neon’s So!YoON! for the song Don’t Look Back. Shownu practiced really hard to sing in English for his verse, and the result is a funky, magical slow jam.

Speaking to Metro.co.uk about the track, PREP member Dan Radclyffe said: ‘Monsta X are all about the bangers. But that’s why we thought the Shownu collaboration would be so interesting. ‘His fans are used to hearing him really attack those high-energy Monsta X tracks, so this was a nice chance for him to try his hand at a tender ballad. We think he smashed it.’

They became the first K-Pop group to perform at the Jingle Ball in the US

Monsta X became the first K-Pop group to play at the Jingle Ball, and the only K-Pop act on the bill this year. The members performed at Los Angeles, Boston, Philadelphia, Minneapolis, San Franciso and New York, taking to the stage at Madison Square Garden. 

They met some famous faces

During the Jingle Ball dates Monsta X got the chance to meet and greet some celebs (or did the celebs get the chance to meet and greet Monsta X?). Camila Cabello, Shawn Mendes, 5 Seconds Of Summer and Khalid are just some of the big names that said hi. 

Released Take 1: Are You There?

The seven-member band answered Monbebe’s prayers when they came back with their second full album in October.

It was a reminder of how versatile Monsta X are. Their stomping pop and hip-hop roots were present on tracks like Shoot Out and Mohae, but they branched out on smoother songs like Underwater and Myself. And the Korean version of Spotlight was just the icing on the cake.

Shoot Out got four wins

Monsta X were collecting trophies all over the shop with four wins on music shows M! Countdown, Show Champion, SBS MTV’s The Show and Music Bank. The wins made Shoot Out their most successful song to date with the group besting K-Pop icons BoA and IU. The only way is up.

Became Tony Moly models 

They teamed up with makeup and beauty brand Tony Moly this year leaving other models jobless. The group released cute lip tints and creams that Monbebe wanted to get their hands on, even if it was just for the photo cards. 

Bagged two awards at MAMA 2018

They’re going to run out of room on their mantelpiece soon if this keeps up. At the Asian Music Awards, Monsta X bagged the Style in Music Award and the Worldwide fan’s choice top 10 award. 

Honourable mentions

A new season of Monsta X Ray dropped, Kihyun hosted a photography exhibition and Hyungwon tore it up at the Ultra Music Festival as DJ H.One.

Source: Metro

[ronniesqueen]

A Journey To Find True Love

We start off with Archie as the bachelor, Ronnie is in his season. The story progresses, and she becomes the next bachelorette after he finishes his season. Both of them go on their journey to find true love.

I will be writing this AU in the form of a tv show. Since, we all know that “The Bachelor” and “The Bachelorette” are reality tv shows.

Previously on “The Bachelor”

 Archie and the remaining women had fun at the Riverdale Performing Arts Center for their group date

 Betty told a sweet story about wanting to be a writer

 Cheryl’s bold move surprised everyone

 But it was Ronnie who really caught his eye after a deep conversation about her home life

 Ronnie got the group date rose

 Ethel got the first one-on-one date with Archie, opening up about a trauma in her life as well

 And Archie gave her a rose, after seeing her kind heart

 Midge and Melody got sent home at the rose ceremony.

 Cheryl, Ronnie, Ethel, Betty, Josie, and Valerie remain.

 Who will win Archie’s final rose?

 Okay. Without further ado,

 Buckle up, buckaroos!!!

Week Three.

(setting: Bachelor Mansion, in SINGAPORE! Living room. Ethel, Josie, Cheryl, and Valerie are sitting on the couches. Betty and Ronnie were laying down on the carpet next to each other.)

         “It kinda sucks that Midge went home. I really liked her,”  Ethel said.

        “She was pretty cool,” Josie said in agreement.

        “Quiet peasants, there was a knock on the door. I think it’s a date card. Valerie go check,” Cheryl said.

        Valerie rolled her eyes as she got up, walked over to the door and picked up the date card.

        She instantly got choked up. “It’s....a one-on-one.”

        All the women gasped in unison and ran towards her.

        (setting: Confessional Booth)

                  “I know I told Archie that I wanted to take this relationship slow. But I didn’t mean it as like, oh hey let me give other girls attention except you. You know what I mean?” Valerie said, and sighed. “I don’t know. I just don’t want to feel like I’m falling behind. I know he’s already developing a really strong connection with Veronica, Josie, and the others.” 

                 She tucked some of her hair behind her ear, as she looked down. “When I saw the name on that date card. I just....I lost it. This is so discouraging because, he is literally getting distracted by all these shiny objects. I’m starting to think that all he really wants is a fucking trophy wife. Someone who is shallow as hell, and has NO depth whatsoever.”

(setting: Bachelor Mansion. Living room)

               “Who is it?” Betty asked, giggling.

              “Tell us!” Ronnie said cheerfully.

        Valerie did her best to hold herself together.

             She took a deep breath. “Cheryl.”

                 Cheryl screamed.

           “Awww, congrats girl! Hope you guys have fun,” Josie said, hugging her.

          “Oh we will! What am I going to wear? Oh my gosh I need find my favorite red heels,” Cheryl said, running up the stairs.

(setting: Confessional Booth)

              “Cheryl got the one-on-one. I hope they have a good time,” Ethel said. She smiled. “Oh geez, I’m sorry, I can’t say that with a straight face” she laughed.

             “Cheryl just seems like the type of girl who gets what she wants all the time. And that makes me nervous because I really like Archie a lot. But I guess I just, have to trust him.”

(setting: Outside Bachelor Mansion)

             “Hi!” Cheryl said, running towards Archie, tackling him with a hug.

           “Hey Cheryl!” He said, picking her up. “How are you?”

           “I’m good! How are you?” 

          “Good,” Archie began. “So, listen. Don’t freak out. But I did a little bit of lurking on your Instagram profile.”

          “Why would I freak out?” Cheryl gushed. “I’m flattered.”

          Archie grinned. “I’m glad. So, I found out a few things about you” he said, twirling her around and hugging her from behind. “Some of them were things I already knew. One, that you take the color red very seriously-”

        “I am red,” Cheryl giggled. “Sorry, continue.”

      “It’s all good. Two, you live near these really beautiful mountains.”

      “Also correct.”

     “Three, that you look absolutely gorgeous in every selfie.”

     Cheryl giggled, “Proceed.”

     “And lastly, that you love to shop until you drop.”

     Cheryl raised her eyebrows. “I’m impressed.”

     “So today,” Archie said, taking her hand, leading her to the limo. “I realized that there’s nobody else I’d rather spoil today, except you.”

    “Awwww Archie,” Cheryl swooned. “You are such a gentleman.”

    “What do you say we get out of here and go shop?” 

    “I say, let’s do this!”

(setting: Confessional Booth)

        “I was outside having some coffee,” Ronnie said. “And I couldn’t help but overhear Archie and Cheryl’s conversation. He’s taking her shopping?!”

(setting: Bachelor Mansion. Kitchen. Betty was making pancakes. Josie, Ethel, and Valerie were sitting at the table, waiting for Betty to finish to all have breakfast together.)

            Ronnie entered the room. “So, I didn’t mean to eavesdrop. But...”

            “Oh gosh,” Josie began. “Spill it, girl.”

           “He’s taking her SHOPPING,” Ronnie said.

           Ethel almost choked on her coffee. “Oh my goodness. That is so...”

          “It speaks volumes. Doesn’t it?” Ronnie laughed.

          Betty turned around. “I mean,” she began, flipping the spatula. “What else are they going to do?” she laughed.

          “I bet she’s gonna love that,” Ethel said. “She is going to LOVE being pampered.”

         “Well damn Ethel,” Josie laughed. “Tell us how you really feel.”

        “I’m not saying it to be mean,” Ethel continued laughing. “Cheryl Blossom is going to LOVE being pampered.”

         Betty turned the stove off, and served breakfast to all the girls. She glanced at Valerie. “Hey Val, are you okay? You’ve been kinda quiet.”

        “Huh?” Valerie asked. “Oh, yeah I’m fine. Thanks Betty. Um, if you guys don’t mind, I’m actually going to take my breakfast outside.”

         Valerie got up and walked away.

       “What was that about?” Josie asked.

      “Maybe it’s just getting to her,” Ronnie said. “I mean this experience, as fun as its been so far, it’s not easy to watch him fall for other girls.”

     “True. But the way I see it, it’s more about wanting Archie to be happy at the end of the day,” Betty said.

     “You’re right B,” Ronnie said. “As much as I want to be with Archiekins at the end of this, I’ll still be happy if he chooses one of you. Because I know his heart will be in great hands.”

     Josie, Ethel, and Betty smiled.

(setting: Mall in Singapore)

         Cheryl was in the fitting room, trying on multiple dresses.

         Archie sat outside, chatting with the sales associate.

         “This your first date?” she asked.

         “It’s our first date...without other women.”

         She laughed. “Awww. I can tell, you’ve already bought her a ton of things.”

         Archie smiled. “I just want her to be happy today. Besides, every time she comes out of that fitting room, she looks amazing. And I’m like okay, you need that dress.”

         “Awww, why can’t there be more men like you,” the sales clerk said. “Then again, you are the bachelor.”

          Cheryl came out of the fitting room, wearing a black strapless dress with fringe across the bottom.

           “You look stunning,” Archie said.

           “Thank you love-muffin,” she giggled, giving him a kiss. 

           “What’d you think of this one?” the sales associate asked Cheryl.

           “I love it. Classy meets edgy,” Cheryl said, looking at herself in the mirror.

          “If you wear that to the cocktail party tonight, I won’t be able to keep my eyes off you,” Archie chuckled.

           “Then I shall,” Cheryl said with a wink. She turned to the sales associate. “Add this to his tab.”

         (setting: Confessional Booth)

               “I don’t want to think about Archie and Cheryl,” Valerie said. “I really don’t. But I can’t stop. It’s just so irritating for me.”

(setting: Restaurant in Singapore)

              Archie pulled out Cheryl’s chair as she sat down. “I just want to say thank you so much for today,” Cheryl began. “You really made me feel special. And that’s not a feeling I have every day.”

              “I’m glad I helped with that. You deserve to smile and be happy, every single day,” Archie said. 

              “As do you,” Cheryl said, taking his hand. “Archie, I think that in any relationship that I have, it’s really important that I share with you every part of who I am.”

              “I want you to,” he said, smiling. “I want to know as much about you as I can.”

             She took a deep breath. “My brother, Jason, passed away recently.”

             Archie immediately pulled her close for a hug, as she buried her face in his chest, crying.

            “Cheryl, I am so sorry. I’m so sorry,” Archie said, rubbing her hair.

     She looked up at him. “It’s the most difficult thing I’ve ever had to go through in my entire life.”

             “You don’t have to explain-” Archie whispered.

        “But I want to,” Cheryl began. “I want to allow myself to be vulnerable with you. This is what’s always stopped me in my previous relationships. I tend to push people away because in my life, all I’ve ever known is abuse from my mother. I live in an environment that is just...cold. Every day, I’m so cold. Just from being there.”

        He hugged her tighter. “I really appreciate you trusting me enough to tell about this. I just hope you always know that with me, you’re in safe place. I won’t ever judge you, or think less of you. Especially not for being open about things you’ve gone through.”

        She smiled. “I do feel that. And that just makes me like you even more, Archie Andrews,” she said, wiping a tear from her left eye. 

         He picked up the rose that was by the candles. “Cheryl. I think you know by now that you are someone who, I was definitely excited about. Ever since you first stepped out pf that limo on night one. And I really do see a lot of potential in our relationship. I’m glad that we established trust in each other tonight, and that I know the side of you that’s bold and fearless, and the side of you that’s sensitive and vulnerable. You are absolutely strong, and I admire you for it.”

       He gestured towards her. “Cheryl, will you accept this rose?”

       “Of course I will.”

       They leaned in for a kiss. 

(setting: Bachelor Mansion.)

             Cheryl arrived at the mansion, carrying twenty shooping bags, could barely even open the door. She stumbled inside the living room, to find all the women sitting in the living room, watching The Lion King.

              “Hey guys!” Cheryl greeted them.

(setting: Confessional Booth)

             “So Cheryl walks in and she’s got like a million shopping bags. Like I don’t even get that many presents on Christmas,” Ethel said. “He was excited about their date. It was obvious, he couldn’t stop buying her things.”

(setting: Bachelor Mansion.)

                       “Archie picked these out himself!” Cheryl cheered, showing the women a pair of diamond earrings. “He was so cute. He was just like, whatever you want it’s on me. And well, I couldn’t say no that that!”

           All the women were.....smiling. 

          Ronnie took a giant sip of her wine.

(setting: Confessional Booth)

          “I’m so mad,” Ronnie said, tears streaming down her cheeks. “It just sucks, knowing that someone I’m dating, is doing that for someone else.”

          She paused. “But Cheryl’s a good person. She has a good heart. I’m...I’m so happy for Cheryl.”

          She put her face in her hands as she continued to let the tears fall.

(setting: Cocktail Party later that night, at the Bachelor Mansion)

               Archie raised a glass. “You are all so beautiful, and so special to me, in your own ways. This upcoming rose ceremony might be the hardest one so far because I’ve already gotten to know all of you. I appreciate those of you who have been so open and honest with me about things you’ve gone through. It just shows me how much you put your trust in me.”

               Ronnie, Cheryl, and Ethel smiled.

        “I’m looking forward to tonight. And, as you all know, next week is Hometowns. And, I do want all of you to do me this one favor. Before I meet any of your families, I want to know that you feel confident in where our relationship is at right now,” Archie continued. “So, cheers to us being here on this journey to find true love.”

              Everyone raised their glasses, and took sips.

         “Arch,” Betty said. “Can I steal you away for a bit?”

      “Of course Betty,” he said, taking her hand as they walked away together.

            “Well that escalated quickly,” Ethel chuckled.

                Josie glanced at Valerie. “You okay boo?”

       “I just haven’t had any time with Archie,” Valerie said. “It’s really upsetting. I’m scared I might be going home.”

           “Honestly Valerie,” Cheryl said, putting down her glass of champagne. “I really think you need to just, get out of your own head. I had to talk to him about something that was really hard for me, but now I feel really great about it. Just pull him aside to talk to him, like Betty did just now. The only thing really stopping you from having more time with him....is you. You can’t make excuses, you just have to act. Because if you don’t, it’s not going to be good for your relationship.”

          “I’ll just be patient. Eventually, possibly, I’ll talk to him,” Valerie said.

(setting: Outside on the porch swing.)

           “You’ve been pretty busy,” Betty chuckled, playfully nudging Archie’s shoulder.

          “I have. And I feel good about it. But my wallet doesn’t,” Archie laughed.

          Betty laughed.

          Archie gazed at her. “I love your smile.”

          She giggled. “I like the way you look at me.”

          “Well I can keep doing that for you.”

           She laid her head on his shoulder. “So,” she began. “You don’t seem like the type to really have any skeletons in your closet.”

           “How do you figure that?” Archie chuckled.

           “Because I see it. You have so much optimistic energy, lighthearted smile, and a really pure heart. You’re honestly a big ball of sunshine. I don’t picture you having any deep, dark, secrets to hide.”

           “I’m an open book,” Archie said, putting his arm around her. “The one thing about me that could scare you or any of the other women away, is how loudly I play my guitar at midnight.”

          She laughed. “Night owl?”

                  “I sure am.”

          She looked down. “What’s wrong? Are you an early bird?” he asked her.

             “I do...have some skeletons in my closet, Archie.”

             He kissed her hand. “Betty, whatever it is, just know that you’re safe here with me.”

              “My dad is a serial killer.”

         Archie was at a loss for words...

        “Or was, at least. He got arrested recently. I was honestly terrified to tell you, because I didn’t know how you’d respond. This isn’t something that I just freely talk about with anyone who will listen. But it’s something that...really changed me. It made me start to see the world for what it is. A place that, can be beautiful. But can also be a dangerous, scary place.”

         He hugged her tight. “I’m so sorry Betty. How did you...?”

        “He confessed it to me and to my mom. I called the cops on him, and they took him away. I haven’t seen him since.”

        He rubbed her shoulders. “How do you feel?”

      She sighed. “This is the first time I’ve ever talked about it, with anyone besides my mom and my sister Polly. And it feels...okay to talk about it. At first I was just so ashamed of myself...but I don’t need to be. They were his actions, not mine. But I do feel so much hatred towards him.”

      “It’s understandable,” Archie said. “I think that’s so mature of you to realize that you aren’t the one to blame, for any of it.”

      She smiled. “Thank you, Arch.”

     “I can’t imagine.....going through anything like that,” he whispered. 

     She sighed. “It’s a topic that I always stay away from.”

     He turned to look her in the eyes. “Thank you for opening up about this. I know this must have been extremely difficult for you. But I’m honored, I really am, that you were able to trust me with something so personal.”

     She smiled. “You made it easier on me. You always make everything so easy.”

       “Betty,” he said, pulling her closer. “When I first met you, that night. You reminded me of home. You’ve always been such a calming influence on me.”

       “You still give me butterflies,” she giggled. 

      “I see how phenomenal you are,” Archie began. “And sometimes I worry about, not being good enough for you.”

      She rested her hand on his cheek. “You are more than enough, Archie Andrews.”

        They leaned in for their first kiss.

(setting: Ballroom, at the Cocktail Party)

                Archie sat down on the floor, playing his guitar.

                “Hey stranger,” Josie said, entering the room.

                               “Hey you.”

                      She sat down next to him.

              “You know what I just realized?” Archie asked.

                    “What’s that?” Josie responded, smiling.

            “I don’t know enough about you,” he chuckled.

     “Well maybe if you gave me a one-on-one,” she said playfully.

          He laughed. “I wish every date could be a one-on-one.”

                    Josie leaned her head on his shoulder. “My mom is the mayor of Riverdale. And my dad is a rockstar, currently on the road with his band.”

                     “Your mom is Mayor McCoy?”

            “Mhm,” Josie giggled. “So, hope you treat me right.”

                 “I think I’ve been doing okay so far,” he winked, kissing her.

           “Maybe you should work a little harder,” she laughed, kissing him back.

            (setting: Living room.)

                       “Did everybody already have time with Archie?” Betty asked.

           “I certainly did,” Ronnie said.

           “So did I,” Josie said.

           “Ditto,” Ethel said.

           “I haven’t,” Valerie said.

           “People are already having double time, so you should probably go talk to him now because-” Ronnie began.

           “Who’s having double time?!” Ethel asked.

          “Cheryl,” Ronnie responded.

            Valerie’s jaw clenched.

(setting: Confessional Booth)

                         “Is she serious? She already had a one-on-one date with him! What, was that not enough? I’m so annoyed,” Valerie complained to the camera. “Not only was Cheryl a big part of the reason I didn’t even get time with Archie last week, but now she’s doing the same shit this week. AND...I literally just told her I was upset about not having time with him.”

(setting: Ballroom.)

            Valerie entered the room, “Knock knock.”

            Cheryl was sitting on the floor by herself.

            “Archie’s gone?”

           “He went to the kitchen to refill his glass,” Cheryl said.

           Valerie sat down next to Cheryl. “Veronica told me that you were over here talking to Archie.”

           “Yeah I just wanted to tell him thank you for the date we had, and that was it,” Cheryl explained.

           Valerie paused. “I don’t understand that.”

           “What don’t you understand?” Cheryl asked.

           Valerie took a deep breath. “I was open with you, about being upset about not having time. You seemed genuinely concerned-”

           “And I was,” Cheryl said. “And then I told you for like 20 minutes to go talk to him. And instead of getting that time with him, you just continued to sit there-”

             “You decided that what you needed to say was important, that’s the bottom line.”

             “I didn’t even think twice about you in our conversation because of how good-” Cheryl began.

            “See that’s the thing, I feel like sometimes you DON’T think.”

          Cheryl scoffed. “Because I’m not here for all of the girls, I’m here for Archie.”

       “How old are you again?”

       “Oh, stop it.”

      “I just feel like your actions solidify a maturity level. And I feel like someone who had a higher maturity level would’ve taken those things into consideration.”

        “You have the right to feel that way, and I have the right to not care,” Cheryl said, getting up, and walking away.

(setting: Confessional Booth)

                “I am so NOT in the wrong in this situation,” Cheryl said. “She had every chance to go talk to Archie. For crying out loud, there’s only six of us! Most bachelors, they have 15 women to talk to in one night. She has no excuse for being so prissy and lazy. She is not putting in any effort for Archie and it SHOWS.”

              She did a hair flip. “I think she’s intimidated by the fact that Archie is establishing serious connections with all of us, not just me. She’s dug her own grave at this point, and if she goes home then....is anyone surprised?”

(setting: Rose Ceremony)

           Ethel, Ronnie, Josie, Betty, Valerie, and Cheryl entered the ballroom. 

                  There were three roses on the table.

           Archie entered the dining room. “Hey ladies. This decision tonight was really hard because, I really like all of you. But I do feel confident in decisions, as usual. So if you don’t get a rose tonight, please understand that you’re amazing, and your person is definitely out there.”

            He picked up the first rose and took a deep breath.

                “Betty.”

        Betty walked over to him. “Betty, will you accept this rose?”

            “Of course, Arch.”

         He picked up the second rose. 

               “Josie.”

        Josie walked over to him. “Josie, will you accept this rose?”

      “Guess you’re meeting the mayor next week,” she said, playfully.

             Archie laughed as he picked up the final rose.

       Ethel, Veronica, and Valerie intently stared at him.

              He smiled. “Ronnie.”

      Veronica walked over to him. “Ronnie, will you accept this rose?”

            “Absolutely, Archiekins.”

       Chris Harrison entered the ballroom. “Ladies, I’m sorry. Take a moment. Say your goodbyes.”

         Ethel walked over to Archie. “Thank you so much for everything. You made me feel hopeful for love,” she said, giving him a hug. “Your wife is in this room.”

       Valerie walked over to Archie. “You’ve been making a lot of easier choices with the people you are pursuing. And if that’s what you want, then great. Go for that. But... I was at a cross roads because I do want something real, magical, everything you’re looking for. And I don’t regret any of my time with you. There’s a great group of girls here. Find them. Figure out who they are. Don’t get distracted by the shiny objects.”

        Betty, Josie, Ronnie, and Cheryl were shook. Their jaws dropped.

          “Goodbye Archie Andrews,” Valerie said, exiting the mansion.

                  Archie narrowed his eyes and took a deep breath. “Uhh….okay. So, next week is hometowns. I’m really excited to meet your families. And deepen all of our connections.”

            -------END CREDITS--------

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Cup

while drunk. informal. In your cups is now used mainly to mean 'drunk', but in former times the phrase could also mean 'during a drinking bout'

An Old English word, from Latin cuppa. As early as 1640 cup could mean 'a sports trophy in the form of a cup', originally for horse-racing. To be in your cups is to be drunk.

Cup c u pee cu p c up

Writing the word cup

When the girls were young and we were away we would often buy them a cup have there names put on it and stuff like that the biggest one was one in Singapore that was bumble bee transfer one and they still have it i think.

Reading the word cup

I think of cupboard and i have lots of cupboards i love cupboards its funny how cup board was just a board on the wall to put your cups on now most cupboards are named after this cup sorting place.

FA cup with football when i used to go and watch football thoughts of my unpleasant boyfriend not so nice person but i like to think i grew from the experience but of cause would rather not have had it happen at all.

World Cup for football comes up i think its the European cup at the moment.

To cup something with your hands like water or someone’s face.

Saying out loud the word cup

Chris likes big cups fro his tea as i dont drink tea or coffee i dont have a cup at all where most people have there favorite cups they like to use i do have glasses i like to use for water lol

Cuppa coffee a coffee shop here.

Cup kun ka thai for thank you

A cup my friend have is call the pooh cup as they used it for pooh once and chris doesn’t like to use it.

People win cups for sports like horses

Sf

Does this definition support me it fine i feel nothing here

Cup c up

Cup

To carry a fluid to drink

To cup myself to carry myself with care to cradle myself with love and care

I will live thsi word with cupping myself to hold myself gently lovingly

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2021 Architecture MasterPrize: AMP News

Architecture MasterPrize 2021 News, April 30 Entry Deadline, Global Buildings Award

2021 Architecture MasterPrize News

!6 Apr 2021

The Architecture MasterPrize launches its 6th edition for 2021

The 2021 Architecture MasterPrize (AMP) awards are now open for submissions.

The Architecture MasterPrize (AMP) 2021 is pleased to launch its 6th edition, inviting architects, designers and design students from all over the world to submit their most innovative work for a chance to gain international exposure and make global connections through the internationally recognized award.

AMP will continue to celebrate and promote the very best architectural design, landscape architecture, interior design and architectural product design. This year, we are excited to announce the addition of the Architecture Photography MasterPrize (APMP) program which honor’s the best photography of the built environment.

Museum of Contemporary Art Helga de Alvear by Tuñón Arquitectos: photo by Alberto Amores & Pancho Matienzo, courtesy of architects

AMP entrants may be located anywhere in the world, and can enter their projects across four different programs. Submissions are encouraged from established studios, emerging studios and individuals as well as amateurs and students.

Entries will be assessed by a diverse jury panel of top industry professionals, made up of designers, architects, curators, photographers and academics from around the world. AMP 2021 winners will receive extensive media coverage, the AMP trophy, a certificate of achievement, a winner’s seal, a feature in the online gallery and the Architecture of the Year book, among other benefits.

The early bird deadline has been extended to April 30, 2021. Submissions during this time period will receive 15% discount on submission fees. Regular submission deadline is June 30, 2021.

Casa Mi on the edge of Lake Zurich in Herrliberg, Switzerland, design by Studio Daluz/Gonzalez Architekten: photo courtesy of architects

2021 PROGRAMS

Design of the Year Award

This awards program is dedicated to showcasing and promoting exceptional talent, and the value of the art and science of architecture in enriching our lives.

Architectural Design

Interior Design

Landscape Design

Architectural Product Design Award

This award program is open to product designers, architectural and building product manufacturers based anywhere in the world. The esteemed jury will consider which products demonstrate innovation, excellent functionality and overall design excellence.

Firm of the Year Award

The Firm of the Year Award recognizes the excellence of inspiring and innovative architecture, interior, and landscape design firms around the globe based on their overall achievements during their lifetime.

Architecture Photography MasterPrize

This new award program by AMP recognises outstanding architectural photography of the built environment. Submissions are accepted from amateur, student and professional photographers, located anywhere in the world.

Robinson Tower in Singapore, design by KPF / Architects 61: photo : Tim Griffith

BENEFITS & RECOGNITION

Award recipients have their work showcased to a worldwide audience, receive the Architecture MasterPrize trophy, and enjoy extensive publicity throughout the year in addition to the following benefits:

Inclusion in the press campaign directed to hundreds of thousands of design professionals, press, and potential clients worldwide,

A profile in the online architecture directory, making it easier for clients to find their company,

Inclusion in the Book of Architecture which is distributed through art publishers to museums and design bookstores internationally,

Certificate of Achievement,

Seal to promote their award online, in printed material and social media,

Plus more

ABOUT THE ARCHITECTURE MASTERPRIZE

The mission of the Architecture MasterPrize (AMP) is to foster the appreciation and increase exposure of quality architectural design worldwide. The AMP celebrates creativity and innovation in the fields of architectural design, landscape architecture, interior design, architectural product design and architectural photography.

Previously on e-architect:

Nov 23 & 19, 2020

2020 Architecture MasterPrize

The Architecture MasterPrize (AMP) announces its 2020 winners!

Celebrating the world’s best architecture

The AMP Jurors have made their decisions and the Architecture MasterPrize is pleased to announce the winners of the 2020 edition of this prestigious award, in both professional and student categories.

The American Prize for Architecture 2020

Laboratory for Shihlien Biotech Salt Plant by WZWX Architecture Group: photo courtesy of architects

AMP 2020 Winners

The AMP 2020 Winners

Architectural Design of the Year

photos courtesy of architects

HE ART MUSEUM

Firm Location: Foshan, China Company: Tadao Ando Architect & Associates Lead Architect: Tadao Ando Design Team: Masataka Yano, Kazutoshi Miyamura Client: He Art Museum

He Art Museum in Shunde, Guangdong, by Tadao Ando architect:

Previously on e-architect:

Nov 16, 2018

The 2018 Architecture MasterPrize

Architectural Design Of The Year: American Copper Buildings by Shop Architects

2018 Architecture MasterPrize Winners

photo © American Copper Buildings

Location: Los Angeles, United States

American Architecture Awards

The American Prize for Architecture 2017

photograph © Andrew Pogue

American Architecture Awards

American Architecture Awards Winners

AIA New York Design Awards

American Institute of Architects Gold Medal

WAF Awards

Stirling Prize

Comments / photos for the 2021 Architecture MasterPrize page welcome

Website: USA

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