#unplanned adventure quotes

[karahalloway]

Harper Gale: OC Aesthetic

Thank you so much for letting me know about the OC Aesthetic prompt @aussiegurl1234!

Details below the cut.

❤️ Color that represents your character

Definately yellow! 🌞 Harper has a very bright personality and is very optimistic, so I've HC'd from the start that her favourite colour would be yellow. She is also a bit of sun worshipper and loves being outside (though not so much in the rain).

🧡 Flower/plant you associate with your character

After a bit of thinking, I settled on the sunflower because (a) it's yellow, so it ties back into the colour thing above, and (b) because I think it does actually represent Harper quite well as sunflowers symbolise loyalty, adoration, happiness and the sun.

💛 Animal that you associate with your character or best represents your character

So, I actually did a 'What is your spirit animal?' quiz as Harper and the answer I got back was a wolf 🐺 And even though I don't have a particular animal that I associate with Harper as part of my underlying HC, I think this suits her quite well because this matches the HC that I do have about Drake, which is that his spirit animal is definately a wolf 😆 Wolves are very pack (family) oriented, defensive of their territory and communicate with a lot of non-verbal signals (which is 100% how Harper and Drake engage with each other).

💚 Hobbies the character enjoys

If you've read my stuff, you know Harper enjoys horse riding, hiking, snowboarding, action/adventure movies/TV shows and going on adventures with Drake ❤️

💙 Natural Elements your character relates to

Definately fire 🔥 Harper is a Sagittarius, so her natural element is fire, and she 100% has a fiery / passionate aspect to her personality (especially when she gets angry).

💜 Quote, saying, or lyrics you associate with your character

The lyrics from these songs:

💖 Anything at all that makes you think of your character and you enjoy.

Frappucinos, scrapbooks, unplanned adventures, taking a leap of faith, singing along to music

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Picture credits

Harper - Horse riding - Snowboarding - Wolf - Bath - Marvel - Chill - Beach - Drake

[kpagrandtour]

A Tolkien Perspective on Travel

"It's a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step onto the road, and if you don't keep your feet, there's no knowing where you might be swept off to."

J. R. R. Tolkien puts the aforementioned quote in the mouth of Gandalf in Fellowship of the Ring. It's a wonderful way to begin thinking about travel. While there are undoubtedly real dangers to guard against during one's travels, the warning given by Gandalf is ironic. His warning is not against the dangers of travel, but to watch out for the new passions and interests that are kindled within us through travel. Through the Grand Tour, KPA puts students in touch with some of the most beautiful, important, and inspiring artifacts of the Greco-Roman world. Walking through the acropolis, eating a souvlaki gyro with locally made tzatziki sauce, seeing Raphael's "School of Athens" four feet away, listening to monk's chanting and praying in a monastery -- these experiences have a way of not only conveying the reality of these things, but also revealing their beauty. Beauty is what draws us deeper into the object of study. I believe it is the beauty of the greater world that Gandalf is warning us. Since there are so many wonderful things you might encounter, Tolkien warns us that travels and adventures just might ignite a new desire within us.

Another well-worn Tolkien quote (probably among the top tattooed lines in the past 50 year) that is worth heeding is "Not all those who wander are lost." We are so busy and task-driven today that it is hard for us to make time just to wander and lose oneself in an adventure. During the Grand Tour, students have opportunities to wander, which yields plenty of wondering and pondering. In traveling we often leave behind hectic schedules and obligations and have more freedom to act leisurely. This enables us to pursue interests and unplanned opportunities to discover something new or to dwell more deeply on on something something that is familiar. This is not wasted time, and it is good remember that not all those who wander are lost. Some of us planned all along to wander without a pre-planned schedule.

The Grand Tour is an adventure. "Adventure," that's a term that Tolkien loved to describe something risky, yet profitable and good. Granted, his protagonists had adventures to confront evil and save the world from falling into darkness. KPA students are not going on the Grand Tour for that purpose. Nonetheless, we are taking a risk, we are sacrificing time and resources, to do something that we think is very profitable for the souls of our students. Indeed, for most it is a transformational trip. Students return changed from who they were when they left. Much like Tolkien's hobbits who risk going on an adventure outside of their safe and predictable homes and then return transformed with wisdom and virtue, I see students mature and grow through this trip. Their minds expand with new knowledge and experiences, their hearts grow with new loves and passions, and their souls are enlarged with maturity and wisdom through this new adventure. Let's have more adventures!

It is fitting to end with this final quote from Tolkien that reminds us that the current adventure is always just the beginning. "Don't Adventures Ever Have An End? I Suppose Not. Someone Else Always Has To Carry On On The Story.'"

[mrskscrochet]

This quote serves as a gentle reminder that even when we make choices that seem wrong or lead us astray, they can ultimately guide us to the right places in our lives. Embrace the notion that every experience, whether perceived as positive or negative, holds valuable lessons and opportunities for growth. Instead of dwelling on regrets or what-ifs, shift your perspective to see these moments as stepping stones on your unique journey. Trust that life has a way of guiding you to where you're meant to be, even if the path may be unclear at times. Embrace the beauty of serendipity, and be open to the possibilities that arise from unexpected turns. Remember that growth often comes from moments of discomfort and uncertainty. Cherish the wisdom gained from your experiences, and let them shape you into the resilient, courageous individual you are today. As you navigate through life's choices, trust your intuition, listen to your heart, and have faith that even the detours can lead to extraordinary places. Embrace the beauty of the unknown, for it is through these unplanned adventures that you may discover your true purpose and find moments of profound joy. So, dear adventurer, let go of the need for control and surrender to the serendipity of life. Embrace the magic of unexpected journeys and the hidden treasures that await you along the way. 🌟✨

#EmbraceTheJourney #TrustTheProcess #FindYourPath

[absurdpositivity]

Embrace the Beautifully Imperfect: Finding Joy in the Chaos

Life rarely unfolds in a perfectly scripted way. There are unexpected twists, turns, and moments of messiness. But what if we saw these imperfections not as flaws, but as part of the beautiful tapestry of life?

This quote by our Acting Director of Positivity reminds us: "Life isn't perfect, but it's beautifully imperfect. Embrace the flaws, celebrate the quirks, and find your own unique spark of joy in the chaos."

Instead of striving for an unattainable ideal, let's embrace the messiness and discover the joy that lies within:

Celebrate Your Quirks: Those "imperfections" might be your unique strengths or the things that make you stand out. Embrace what makes you different and let your individuality shine.

Find Joy in the Unexpected: Life's twists and turns can lead to unexpected adventures and discoveries. Embrace the spontaneity and find joy in the unplanned moments.

Focus on the Present: Don't dwell on past mistakes or worry about the future. Be present in the moment and find joy in the simple things, even amidst the chaos.

Remember, perfection is an illusion. It's in the beautifully imperfect moments that we truly experience the richness and depth of life. So, let go of the need to be perfect, embrace your quirks, and find your own unique spark of joy in the beautiful chaos of life. https://positivity.link/2024/05/30/embrace-the-beautifully-imperfect-finding-joy-in-the-chaos/

[investoptionwin]

An Overview of Travel Insurance: Protecting Your Journey

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What is Travel Insurance?

Travel insurance is a type of insurance policy designed to cover the financial risks and losses associated with traveling. It provides coverage for various unexpected events that can occur before or during your trip, such as trip cancellations, medical emergencies, lost luggage, flight delays, and more.

Types of Travel Insurance

Trip Cancellation and Interruption Insurance This type covers non-refundable expenses if you need to cancel or cut short your trip due to unforeseen circumstances like illness, natural disasters, or other emergencies.

Travel Health Insurance Travel health insurance covers medical expenses incurred due to illness or injury while traveling. It ensures you get the necessary medical care without worrying about the costs.

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Baggage Insurance This covers the loss, theft, or damage of your personal belongings during your trip. It often includes coverage for delayed baggage as well.

Flight Insurance Flight insurance provides coverage for flight-related issues, such as flight delays, cancellations, or missed connections.

Why You Need Travel Insurance

Travel insurance provides peace of mind by protecting you against the financial risks associated with travel. Here are some key reasons to consider buying travel insurance:

Medical Emergencies: Health care costs abroad can be exorbitant. Travel health insurance ensures you are covered for medical expenses.

Trip Cancellations: Recover your non-refundable trip costs if you need to cancel due to unforeseen events.

Lost or Delayed Baggage: Get compensation for lost, stolen, or delayed luggage.

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Protect yourself and your loved ones on your next adventure by securing the best travel insurance policy that suits your needs. Safe travels!

[jitzbala]

Conquering Peaks & Laughter: A Hilarious Hiking Adventure to Kinder Scout with My Son

Join a father and son on their unforgettable journey hiking Kinder Scout in the Peak District. Discover their adventure, insights, and the beauty of England's highest moorland plateau.

“Life is full of pleasant surprises, all you have to do is to seem surprised.” This quote couldn’t have been truer when my son and I embarked on our unplanned and unprepared hike to the highest point in The Peak District – The Kinder Scout. There are times in life when the greatest lessons come from the least expected places. This was certainly the case for my son and I as we started out with…

[marisadonnelly]

And so, here we are, dancing on the edge of a road where our futures lay unpaved before us. We do not have the answers. We do not have a set plan, a schedule, a map for where we should step or what path to take. We are simply here, right now, accepting that sometimes in life you just don’t know. And I’m trusting in those unknowns with you. I’m taking your hand and walking by your side. I’m acknowledging that this road ahead is one that I have no control over, and I’m accepting that for what it is—an adventure, our adventure.

Marisa Donnelly

[atruththatyoudeny]

Monthly Reads | June 2020

Another 28th, another fic rec for you. Here are all the fics I read and loved this month. Happy reading!

✸ Caves End | jacaranda_bloom | famous/not famous - slow burn - hurt/comfort - angst - minor injury - miscommunication - fluff - 40k When a recurring injury cuts short Harry’s time as the Captain of the English Football Team, he needs to rethink his career and his future. His best mate and manager, Niall, decides that what Harry really needs is a change of scenery, time to relax, and to get some perspective on his life. What Harry doesn’t expect is for them to end up in Australia, on a farm, with the most gorgeous man he’s ever laid eyes on. OR the one where Harry has lost his future, Louis has lost his past, but maybe together, they can find a way through the dark.

✸ Just for Tonight (I can be yours) | SadaVeniren | a/b/o - royalty - secret identity - secret realtionship - arranged marriage - mpreg - 42k Harry, prince of Cestrescir, has been betrothed to Ludvic, prince of Yorvik, since birth. He'd accepted a loveless marriage as his duty to his country, until an accident threw him in the path of a gentle alpha

✸ Falling in the Wrong Direction | FallingLikeThis | past character death - grief/mourning - homophobia - internalized homophobia - secrets - angst - fluff - hurt/comfort - emotional hurt/comfort - enemies to friends to lovers - 25k When Harry’s fiancé, Liam, passes away just before their wedding, he doesn’t know how to cope. As time goes on, Harry learns to heal, but is left living in the house his fiancé used to share with his best friends and Harry is uncovering a lot of secrets he didn’t know Liam had... while possibly falling for the one person who helped Liam keep them from him. Harry never quite got along with Louis, but maybe he’s the one person who can help Harry bridge the gap between the life he thought he would have and the one he is now living. A Catch and Release au

✸ we can only look behind | hereforlou | growing up together - childhood friends - slow burn - friends to lovers - friends with benefits - pining - internalized homophibia - Coming Out - 66k His mum said there was no getting an idea out of his head once it was stuck in there and Harry thought she was right. It wasn’t like he did it on purpose - his ideas were just really sticky. (Or, the one where Harry fixates through the years.)

✸ somewhere in between lightning | jassy117, nauticalleeds, shiningdistractionwrites | Love Island Au - exes to lovers - angst - pining - miscommunication - fluff - reality show - 99k As Louis took another bite, he thought back to how he had once believed that the hardest thing about being on Love Island would be Liam handling his social media. He had been wrong. It was Harry Styles, peeking over at Louis as he forked a pancake into his mouth, and gauging his reaction. It was having to quench the swelling of his heart, which felt simultaneously like hope and the breaking of a thousand pieces. --- A summer gone wrong (or very right) when, under Liam’s persuasion, Louis finds himself drunkenly applying for Love Island, and getting accepted. Oh, well. A summer spent on an island paradise couldn’t be all that bad, right? Imagine his surprise when Louis arrives in sunny Majorca to find that his first love and ex-boyfriend, Harry, is another contestant, about to capture the hearts of everyone in the villa. Most normal people don’t have to face their ex on an otherwise straight TV show. Most normal people don’t fall for their ex again in front of the whole nation, either. Too bad this whole situation isn’t normal.

✸ Dreams Once Remembered | Chelsea Frew (chelseafrew) | rape/non-con - kidnapping - mpreg - unplanned pregnancy - angst - emotional hurt/comfort therapy - child loss - kid fic - rape recovery - 78k 16-year-old Harry Styles is on the verge of a life-changing moment. He has been put in a band on The X-Factor and he and his new bandmates are about to get ready for a glorious adventure together. In one terrible moment, all of that is stolen from Harry. Kidnapped, Harry spends the next seven-and-a half-years in a twelve-by-twelve shed, suffering repeated assault at the hands of his captor. One of these assaults results in a daughter Harry has raised entirely on his own in the small space they call Room. Now that Darcy is five, Harry is determined that she be allowed to experience the real world, and he devises a plan for them to escape. Should they escape, there are many questions. Can Darcy adjust to the outside world? Can Harry start over? What kind of relationship, if any, can he have with the band that moved on without him? Even with success far from assured, Harry knows he has to take a chance. For him, and for his little girl.

✸ No Friends and An Empty Heart | Maelstrom_Roots | Fleabag AU - mentions of suicide - attempted sexual assault - therapy - sex addicition - angst - grief/mourning - 36k When Louis Tomlinson gets an invitation for dinner with the family he's been estranged from for a year, he has only one goal: to get his sister to talk to him again. But when an unexpected guest in the form of a hot priest is also at the dinner table, Louis may have to accept that the universe has other plans for him. A Fleabag Season 2 AU featuring Fleabag Louis Tomlinson and Hot Priest Harry Styles.

✸ Still the One | dandelionfairies | kid fic - past cheating - post-divorce - 54k Harry was 15 when he met Louis, 17 when they made love for the first time, 19 when they got engaged and married. One would think he has a perfect life, right? It’s what he thought. He was 21 when he learned that Louis had an affair. It was only one time. That’s what Louis had told him. Harry tried to forgive him. He tried to move on from that horrible moment, but he couldn’t. It was his 22nd birthday when he signed the divorce papers, leaving England behind. After finding himself living in a small town in Nebraska, Harry learns to live on his own. He becomes a preschool teacher at the local school and spends his free time continuing his own painting. He’s even been lucky enough to sell a few pieces. He’s 25 when his life is turned upside down once again by the single father who has moved into the house on the property he just happens to park his trailer.

✸ You Left all your Dreams on the Threshing Floor | LadyLondonderry | fashion - journalism - bullying - past sexual assault - 27k Marcel will go home after work and he’ll clean his vest and he’ll bleach his shirt and tomorrow will be a new day. He’s got other things that he can spend his time focusing on. How to fit in a third quote onto the cover of the fall issue of Mod Mag without covering any details in the model’s face, for instance. Maybe he’ll switch to gluten-free banana bread for the meeting on Friday. He knows some co-workers likes to eat gluten free, at least. Someone will have to accept his friendship advances eventually. They’ll have to. Right? - Louis Tomlinson gets a job at Mod Magazine. He’s quickly drawn to the one person in the office who won’t give him (or anyone) the time of day; Marcel Styles, Senior Layout Editor.

✸ Shadows Come With The Pain That You're Running From (Love Was Something You've Never Heard Enough) | Anonymous | a/b/o - emotional hurt/comfort - angst - fluff - pack dynamics - mutual pining - secrets - slow burn - 51k “Thanks, Ni, I guess I needed to hear that,” Harry sighed and wrapped his own arms around Niall and squeezed him tightly not caring if Liam would be mad. He missed Niall so much. “Does it really come as a surprise to you that I’m right? Shaking my head, Haz. You should know me better,” the brunette teased. Harry giggled again. “You know Hazza, you really are so different to all the other alphas out there. You’re soft, caring, cuddly and sweet and those damn dimples. So freaking pretty, it’s almost annoying. I would hate you if you weren’t my best friend. You’d really be a brilliant omega. Nature really did a number here,” Niall mumbled. It was his turn to smash his nose into Harry’s neck and Harry was extremely thankful for that because he wasn’t sure he had his facial expression in check at all. Or a Band AU in which Harry isn't allowed to be who he really is and the North American Tour might bring some unexpected truths into the web of lies and also a bit of heat that has very little to do with the summer in the US.

✸ Confessions of a Fabricated Alpha | Anonymous | a/b/o - non-traditional a/b/o - secret identity - famous/not famous - fake/pretend relationship - rape/non-con - public humiliation - anxiety - depression - sex work - 18k Hearing it now almost made Harry hang up the phone, but he sighed and pressed one to be connected to one of their alpha operators. He’d already committed to this low point in his life and hanging up meant he couldn’t wallow in it and he was in a wallowing mood. “You are being connected to alpha operator number forty-four. Rogue will be with you shortly.” The name was said in a different voice like a voice mailbox someone might have on their office phone. It made him snort out a laugh at how stupid it all was. It felt like a budget sex line. or famous alpha Harry Styles has a secret and paying an alpha to roleplay a relationship with him over the phone is the only way he can be himself.

✸ Iron Hearts, Fire Souls | hopelesswriter | a/b/o - non-traditional a/b/o - alpha/alpha - co-workers - fluff - 26k "Lou..." “I know, Harry! I know what you’ll say, we can’t right? We can’t help each other’s needs? We can’t be what the other needs? But fuck, what about what we want?! And I say we because you’ve been saying yes to all of our dates and you've been flirting back all this time and-“ He took a deep breath. “And there is nothing that I want more right now than to kiss you.” Or the one where Harry and Louis are two single and unmated Lawyer Alphas that have to share an office and even though they shouldn't be that attracted to each other's scents, it sure isn't a big deal, right? I mean, what could go wrong?

✸ last blues for bloody knuckles | creamcoffeelou | a/b/o - strangers to lovers to strangers to lovers - mob au - religious themes - pregnancy - angst - 34k “Hi, love,” A too-familiar voice greeted him from the other side of the door. He had a cigarette dangling from his lips that he brought between two fingers as his eyes raked over Louis. All Louis could do was stare, wide-eyed at the alpha that he’d left behind so many years ago. “Harry?” His voice felt far away, like it wasn’t him that was speaking. On the other side of the door stood the one man he never thought he’d see again, and maybe the only man he never wanted to see again. A few steps behind him stood Liam and someone else he didn’t recognize, with guns tucked into their front pockets. “I need you to come with me.” OR Styles was a name everyone knew. It had evolved into something of a fairy tale, a far away problem that normal people didn’t have to deal with. Louis never thought he’d find himself falling in love with him. When he finds himself pregnant with Harry’s child, he knows he has to leave the life, and Harry, behind. For her sake. He never expected Harry to show back up on his doorstep five years later. A mob au.

✸ It Feels Different When You’re With Me | Rearviewdreamer | sign language - slow burn - 45k Harry fell in love with sign language as a kid. He never imagined the first love of his life would lead him straight to his second.

✸ let me carry your weight | soldouthaz | trainer Harry - insecure Louis - pining - smut [check tags for specific smut tags] - 28k louis is fresh out of a bad relationship with someone who made him feel awful about how he looked. on his journey to better himself, he meets harry - the ridiculously attractive and fit personal trainer.

[fortylessonsbeforeforty]

Lesson 30

I learnt the importance of being unapologetically ME! I read a quote recently that said something along the lines of that in life we aren’t finding ourselves, we are becoming ourselves, which I loved, but at the same time didn’t entirely agree with. For me, I think sometimes in life, we do get lost. Lost in the expectations of others that we think we ought to be living up to. Lost when we are in different relationships, personally and professionally. And at times we need to rediscover ourselves, which I understand in a sense is how we become our authentic self. For me, turning thirty was a defining point in my life where I first remember I truly felt I was ME!

I saw a psychic medium in my late twenties and one thing that really hit home for me, was when she suggested I needed to release the self-made guilt, responsibility and loyalty. She told me to release old ways of doing things — old ideas, beliefs and notions. It made me reflect on the person I was and the decisions I was making in life; whether or not they were for me or to please the people around me. I came to see that the ‘plan’ I had for my life was created based on the ideas and beliefs of others and what society said was ‘normal.’ The greatest internal battle was the desire to be who I wanted to be and who I knew I was versus who I thought my family, friends and society told me I should be.

This realisation that I was living a life for others and not completely for myself wasn’t entirely a bad thing. I realise now, that some of my best qualities and characteristics have been shaped by my family and loved ones. I had to reconcile the idea of who I wanted to be with the person (I thought) others wanted me to be and ensure I wasn’t compromising me in the equation. In an episode of ‘The Secret Life Of Us,’ Dr Alex Christensen returns to her high school to speak to current students. She explains the weird feeling she got when she was called ‘Doctor’ for the first time and how she hadn’t yet seen herself as a doctor. She said:

“I understood that people were seeing me from a different perspective from the way that I’d always seen myself. And so, in a way, I had to rethink my own view of myself. It’s a critical moment for us all. But what’s more important, I believe, is how we use this realisation. When we understand this, when we embrace all our contradictions, only then are we equipped, fully equipped to find our true place in the world.”

After seeing the psychic medium, I felt a confidence to embrace the contradictions of who I was, rather than feel ashamed and hide them. For so long I had felt afraid to express certain parts of me, for fear of people not being accepting of who I was. This in turn made it hard for me to like the person I was, because it was a person I was pretending to be. Savage Garden’s song ‘This Side Of Me,’ explores this idea of wanting to showing one’s true self. Darren Hayes sings:

And in the dark I want to find that golden glow within

���Cause I am not afraid to let you see this side of me

It was after seeing the psychic and turning thirty that I feel I began to take steps towards truly becoming happy with who I was and the me I wanted to be and have people see. I began the work of getting to know the me I wanted to be and letting that side of me shine.

When studying to become a teacher, it’s made clear that you need to be very reflective. It’s drummed into you that you need to be reflective at the end of each lesson, of your teaching style, your behaviour management, how you set up the room, the list is endless. I have no doubt that reflection is a natural part of all professions, but it’s showed me the importance of using this skill in all aspects of who I am, not just the teacher in the classroom. If we aren’t reflective, we can’t grow. David Chang discusses the importance of self-reflection in his memoir, ‘Eat A Peach,’ using the analogy of a lobster. He says:

“There’s an old myth that lobsters are immortal. They never show signs of getting old. They don’t slow down until they day they’re cooked and eaten. Lobsters grow by molting. They shed their old shell to reveal a new, soft shell that will eventually harden around them. By the time they’re done, there’s no sign of the lobster they were. It’s an exhausting, dangerous process. It takes a tremendous amount of energy and leaves them exposed and vulnerable while they’re in the middle of it. Want to know the only sign a lobster is dying? It stops molting. Never again would we fear the gruelling work of breaking ourselves down and gluing ourselves back together again. That cycle of building and destroying and rebuilding is not something to overcome. The human equivalent of not wanting to molt is trying to make life easy, refusing to grow or be self-reflective.”

Sometimes we are forced into situations that allow us the time and space to look inward to ask ourselves if we are on the right path. The global pandemic has been one of those times that has allowed us the opportunity to do so. No matter where we are in the world, Covid-19 has had an impact on us, some more so than others. I really enjoyed the conversation between @taylorswift and Jack Antonoff as they discussed recording ‘folklore’ during this period of time. Jack said:

“In our dismantling of all our systems of life that we’ve known in the pandemic we’re left with two options. Either cling to it and make it work of just say “Ok, I guess I’m gonna turn a new path and get a frontier mentality. Everything’s a blur so I’m just gonna rewrite it.”

I know for me it was a great opportunity to think about what was important to me and what I could leave behind. Letting go of all those things that weren’t contributing positively and productively to the person I aim to be. It made me think about how I spend my time and the notion that I had to ‘use up’ my whole weekend seeing people and doing things, otherwise it was a wasted two days. It made me realise the importance of prioritising the things I love and how it’s more about quality over quantity. It’s a sentiment that @taylornation reflected on with Jack, saying:

“There’s something about the complete and total uncertainty of life that causes endless anxiety, but there’s another part the release of pressures you used to feel. Because if we’re going to have to recalibrate everything, we should start with what we love the most first.”

It reminded me that in times of any disaster, whether it’s a global pandemic, a health scare, losing a job or the breakdown of a relationship, the importance in taking the time to discover who you are. Finding yourself in order to become who you want to be. And sometimes that may take time, as Taylor Swift sings in ‘happiness’:

And in the disbelief I can’t face reinvention I haven’t met the new me yet

It may take some time to find the new person you want to become after a disaster. Similarly, we can find ourselves changed in the blink of an eye after a completely unexpected event. Things happen that will change us and Katharine McPhee’s song ‘Stranger Than Fiction’ is a good reminder of that.

I found love when I least expected it I found faith from a night of no regrets I found me in a place too crazy to mention Let’s say that life is stranger than fiction

I found love from the strength of letting go I found faith from the nights spent on my own I found me in a place too crazy to mention Let’s say that life is stranger than fiction

Another thing that I’ve learnt is to be open to all experiences and how they might influence and change us. Never be so rigid in our own mindset, that the things around us could change us for the better. It’s one of the things I love most about travelling, especially when I go outside of my comfort zone, travelling alone. I know for a fact that part of who I am today, I’ve become because of the people and places I’ve met on my many overseas adventures, especially those unplanned moments where a crazy chance of coincidence lands you in the right place at the right time with the right person.

Sometimes the circumstances of life, will force you into situations where you begin to forget who you are and the person staring back at you in the mirror is unrecognizable. In the musical ‘Waitress,’ the protagonist, Jenna comes to the realisation she has ended up in a life, not of her choosing. She sings in ‘She Used To Be Mine’:

It’s not what I asked for Sometimes life just slips in through a back door And carves out a person And makes you believe it’s all true

It’s easy to believe sometimes we are the person based on the circumstances life lands us in. I love the quote, “Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it.” We don’t have to be defined by the failures we’ve faced, the health diagnosis we’ve been given. We choose who we want to be. I love Jenna’s epiphany in the song where she is determined to make a change for herself.

And you’re not what I asked for If I’m honest I know I would give it all back For a chance to start over And rewrite an ending or two For the girl that I knew

We will inevitably face people who will try to tell us who they think we are or should be, based on information they’ve heard (whether it’s true or baseless rumours). They’ll make assumptions about us before they even know us. We have no control over the version of ‘us’ that other people choose to see us as, because the truth is, we only ever know the version of a person that they chose to show us. At the end of the day, we should not put too much time and effort into the thoughts and opinions others have of us. I’ve always loved the saying “Lions don’t lose sleep over opinions of sheep.” Billie Eilish reflects on this very thing in her song, ‘Not My Reponsibility’:

Who decides what that makes me, what that means? Is my value based only on your perception? Or is your opinion of me not my responsibility?

I’ve learnt to drop any mask that I’ve worn, choosing to be unapologetically me. What you see is what you get. And if you don’t like it, you don’t have to be around me. I’ve come to really LOVE ME! I’ve seen different variations of self-love quotes over the years and have remixed my own that I’ve used in countless pep talks to students, colleagues, family and friends over the years.

“The one person that you will spend your entire life with, is yourself. So you better love yourself as much as you can.”

So whether you are finding yourself or becoming yourself, the most important thing I’ve learnt is to base it on what you love. We attract what we are, so it makes sense to embrace the things we love and let go of the nuanced complexities we create to fit into different groups we think are cool or popular, but just aren’t us. In the closing words of Taylor Swift’s song ‘Daylight,’ which closes the ‘Lover’ album:

I wanna be defined by the things that I love Not the things I hate Not the things that I’m afraid of, I’m afraid of Not the things that haunt me in the middle of the night I, I just think that You are what you love

[elisabettasims]

Some new gameplay, just for fun. The adventures of Don Lothario and seeing how many babies I can have him make while lazily not having to raise them myself. I’ll try to tag any of the unplanned pregnancy posts with “cw: unplanned pregnancy” (without the quotes obviously), so block that tag in advance. There is going to be a lot of freewheeling woohoo (but no nudity, I even have the censor on, oh my). If the woohoo is too much for you as well, you can just block the entire “just a lotharihoe” tag (the whole tag so you don’t inadvertently block the simmer/mod creator who uses lotharihoe). This is all in good fun and, don’t worry, Don will be paying child support so he won’t be a totally deadbeat father (via MCCCs child support option, don’t @ me for still using the mod, please). 

Also, Don’s in the social media career because, let’s face it, he would be all over Simstagram (even though he was actually a medical intern way back when, fun fact). Anyway, there won’t be much commentary at all on the other posts, though you may see me making comments mostly in the tags because we’re still having entire conversations in the tags these days.

[mountphoenixrp]

We have a new citizen in Mount Phoenix:

                                         Hodr, the God of Winter,                      whose origins stem from Ancient Scandinavia.                                     He is now the owner of Nysnö.

FC NAME/GROUP: Kim Jaejoong | JYJ/Soloist GOD NAME: Hodr PANTHEON:  Norse OCCUPATION: Tailor, Owner of Nysnö HEIGHT: 1m80 DEFINING FEATURES:

- Porcelain complexion, very easy to get tanned or sunburnt

- Big, watery, and expressive eyes with natural eyebags  

- Tattoos:

+ Two quotes on the left chest: Deferto Neminem (Accuse no man), Always keep the faith

+ A pyramid with an eye and a set of horns, with three dots above on the left wrist

PERSONALITY: Just like what the last season of a year would offer to the world, Hodr’s got that quiet yet immense power to free, to freeze, and to frighten.

More often than not, he is the literally coolest individual found in any place he’s been to, and his too-cool-for-you resting face with porcelain complexion won’t help. But no, he’s not just a walking ice statue, and yes, he knows how to socialize and even tell jokes – the ones that would help listeners not to try so hard for a pity laugh. He looks aloof and is aloof most of the time, until the situation calls for what he can contribute. Although he may not be the fastest to offer a hand, Hodr would only offer what he’s best at. And actually, after thousands of years of trial and error, the winter god is confident to say that he’s a well-qualified player in quite many different fields in life. And does that make him cocky, sassy, savage at times? Yes dear, all checked.

On the more serious note, this icy god would be often seen alone, being absorbed in a book, something on the screen, or just in his own thoughts. It doesn’t mean he’s unaware of his surroundings at those times; in fact, the reverse is true. Hodr has a keen eye for detail, which would make him the perfect go-to person if you want your new hair cut, new glasses, or even a tiny pimple near your hairline, to get some attention. The god likes to give honest compliments, moral support, physical support, basically what it takes to help others feel more confident in themselves. In some senses, he could be seen as an amateur life coach. And a great drink buddy. He himself isn’t really confident in his flirting skills, but if you’re looking for at-least-acceptable courtship, relationship, or situationship advice, Hodr can manage to give you some.  

However, Hodr would take his sweet time to warm up to others, not because he needs to consider if they would worth his time, but the exact another way around. Despite his well-put-together demeanor, insecurity and fear of abandonment are some of the challenges he’s still striving to conquer. Also, Hodr’s developed this odd determination to make as few mistakes as possible, hence his over-meticulousness and indecision, also explains why he might take months to finish a suit. Yet, if one gives him enough patience and understanding, guarantee that they would get the best-customized suit on earth, and probably a (some sort of) friend in this Norse god of winter.  

HISTORY:

  Before Ragnarok

What was the fun of being the forgotten son of Odin? Nothing much - or should it be phrased almost nothing at all – except for the plethora of aloneness, which equaled to ultimate freedom in Hodr’s book.

The God of Winter was born with eyes that could only see the depth of his own soul and not one of the universe’. At first, it was a curse, then a blessing in disguise, for it gave him the privilege to stay away from the frenzied dance of life and death, of battles and romances, of wisdom and stupidity, those that most other Norse deities had always relished. Hodr preferred, almost thrived on, his blissful solitude. He loved it when he could turn not only one, but both blind eyes, to the surrounding chaos. And it was like a seed planted on barren land, the desire to be at the center of attention and adoration like his dear brother Baldur was. From the first day of existence, Hodr had already understood this. His brother was born to be loved, and he was born to be left alone.

In the serendipity sang by the winter breezes, Hodr had heard his final. Or finals, to be exact. That yes, he was born to with a cursed blessing like no others, that he could make use of it to keep trouble at least a winter away, but that wasn’t meant to last forever. Nothing supposed to last forever, especially when – no matter how different they were – all the Norse deities have been waiting for the Ragnarok since the beginning of their fate.

“I, too, shall die,” he informed one night at the gales caressing his porcelain cheeks. The gales, reminded of the anticipated farewell, hurled in despair. Hodr smiled, the warmest a god of winter could muster. “Behave yourself while I’m away, won’t you?” The winter gales laughed out their response.

And they kept wuthering. Their mighty roars got deafening the day Loki showed up with a mistletoe spear; the sound so deafening Hodr could not really hear what they were trying to say, but the spear had already been thrown away, aiming at a target even his wildest imagination could not let him to see.

When he knew was when it was too late to know. Baldur’s death came much faster than his belated realization. He abhorred Loki, with just one tenth the hatred he had dedicated to himself. Loki’s natural couldn’t outshine his exceptional gullibility; his wrongdoing couldn’t be anything else but a proof of foolishness.  

The forgotten outcast was now the greatest sinner. Hodr melted into an epitome of guilt and agony.

The mighty Odin went berserk, of course he would. Hodr could tell what was coming – a decision, a revenge, exactly what he was expecting to. It was another blessing that he did not have to wait for long. One day after Baldur’s death, Vali was born. Just as great as their father, he had completed his sole duty of showing Hodr the way back to nothingness with utter ease. There was no sign of protest from Hodr.

But no one could rest in peace.

Winter did not keep its promise to its God. The freezing gales kept hurling their inconsolable anger. Ice and snow waged war against all gods and men, buried three summers under their thick white blood, and no living left undamaged.

That was how Fimbulwinter started, and how the world began to end.

After Ragnarok

Hodr couldn’t tell how long it had passed between his death and his resurrection. Probably a Ragnarok apart, or that was what he had heard from the survivors. How could he return to life? Why him and not some other much more deserved warriors? No one, including winter, could give him a convincing answer.

What he’d known was that Baldur had also come back to life – the best news Hodr heard since his existence. No blames, no cries, only understanding, and family bond were shared again between the two Odin’ sons, which, until now, still surprised Hodr somehow.

Asgard and the other eight worlds were quick to recover, teeming with life. The winter gales had stopped wuthering. Yet, there were still so many questions left, to which if he did not find the answers, no one - even his greatest of a father - could.

Is this all the reasons why I have been here on earth?

Is there anything else I should know? Learn? Master?

Is there any other place I should go? Anyone else I should meet?

Is there really something called ‘true love’? What is love though, anyway?

Hodr spent the next millennia on self-discovery and re-discovery. On learning and un-learning. On growing up, getting wiser, bolder. On figuring out that actually, his hands were actually much more skillful than they were thought to be. On being a god, then being a god in a human vessel. On falling in, then out of love.

It turned out that true love was real. Hodr felt lucky that unlike humans, whose single-use lives might be too short to find one or too long it was hard to tell it apart of the false ones, he was really deep in it a couple of times. All of the romances he got the chance to co-create, some faded into memories, some into scars, some into a holy mess. But Hodr had learned that just like everything else on this universe, true love wouldn’t last forever. At this point of his seemingly endless quest of knowledge and self-improvement, Hodr was pretty sure that he had raised an army of those who loved him, and an equal-size one of those who hated his guts.

Winter wasn’t meant to be adored by everyone, was it?

But now, let’s get back to a couple months ago, when Hodr was chilling with a long-term fellow god at a corner of a bustling bar. Both were in their newest human vessels, drinking cold beer and talking about what on earth they should try next for this human lifetime. At some points in their unplanned plans discussion, his friend raised a random question.    

“Have you tried out Mount Phoenix?”

“What is a mount phoenix?”

“No, it’s the Mount Phoenix. A magical island of gods and their half-human kids. Some of your kids are there as well, I think. Go figure it out!”

So, in the next morning, Hodr woke up sober, packed his bags and himself, and cruised to the Mount Phoenix to figure it out, first and foremost for the thrill of new adventures. Soon, the universe once again showed him that there were still so many things in its pockets that he hadn’t even heard about just yet. Hodr was intrigued, so he chose to stick around the island probably a little longer to seriously figure things out.

He’s also been mastering the art of making suits, by the way.

POWERS:

Winter Manipulation: Able to induce the intensity of winter and that of other elements in its realm, including cold, death, and solitude to some extent.

Water Manipulation: Able to create, shape, manipulate water in solid, liquid, and gas states, also change water from one state to others. Able to create ice objects, including weaponry.

Cold Manipulation: Able to create, shape, and manipulate cold, making everything (including living things) colder with direct or close-ranged contact, ranging from mild coolness to freezing point.

Cold Immunity: Be immune and completely invulnerable to both cold’s direct and indirect effects.  

Cold Empowerment: Will be quickly energized or become physically stronger, faster, more durable once in contact with cold.

STRENGTHS:

Hodr is an epitome of the phrase ‘aging like a fine wine.’

He’s very much open-minded, quick-witted, and is a diligent learner. Learn best by trial and error.

If one can withstand the cold, they would get a compassionate, reliable, and loyal companion in him.

He’s pretty much dexterous, and likes to make things with his hands and not his power.

He’s got good taste in fashion. Surprise, surprise!

WEAKNESSES:

He’s cursed with bad eyesight, no matter how good the condition of his vessel’s eyes is. Can’t live without medical glasses or contact lenses.

High heat is Hodr’s nemesis. He’ll rarely enjoy hot food or drinks, and will become noticeably lethargic during summers.

He’s quite slow to open up to new faces, may let his doubts misguide his mind, and can be frustratingly indecisive at times.

He’s still somewhat gullible to those he loves or considers to be trusted friends.

[margseliserobbie]

Ten Reasons I Love You:


You’re the best daddy in the world to our little boy.


You get excited about the little things: Shake Shack, unplanned date nights, finding new songs that fit perfectly for us, etc.


You make everything fun and everything becomes an adventure with you.


You don’t know how to take a compliment and get so bashful when someone says something nice about you. (Including covering your face, shaking your head, and smiling/laughing) Cutest thing ever.


Everything you do, you give it 110%. You are so driven, and so dedicated. Even if it’s the smallest of tasks.


You’re the best friend anyone could ask for and you always put others before yourself. You listen, you care.. you always make everyone feel appreciated and loved.


You’re a space nerd, and are so passionate about it. The way your eyes light up when you speak about astronomy and that aliens are, in fact, real is a sight to see.


You have the best sense of humor. No one is as witty as you. Whether it’s quick back and forths with your costars, going head to head with me quoting films, or the perfectly timed dirty joke, you never fail to make others laugh.


You’re the most beautiful person I have ever met in my life. Not just physically, but emotionally and spiritually. You have the best heart, the most sincere soul. No one else even comes close.


You’re unapologetically you and I love every piece of you.


@sebasstan

[lonewolfadventurer-blog]

~ DESIGNED BY MOTHER NATURE ~

“Attach your heart to the moment and keep seeking the treasures you desire”

- Lone Wolf Adventurer

Nothing beats the feeling of leaving home to embark on a journey in which you have an undecided destination.

[isobel-thorm]

All for Johnnicky bls

1) How many kids do they want? Do they have kids already? For John and Nic, I stand by that Galavant incorrect quote where they’re talking hypotheticals and she goes “our seven children” to which he replies “frankly I thought maybe three?”. Sharky would also want at least one just for the thrill of it all/taking the kid out for adventures with Hurk. Depending on the ‘Verse they have three or five, with Cal, Ariadne and Willa with John as their father, and then Lennox and Charlie with Sharky as their father. 

2) How old were they when they had/adopted their first baby? Nic was 29 and John was 33 for Cal, and then for Lennox, Nic was... 35 I think?? With Sharky at 42? 

3) Was their first planned? Cal was an Oops Baby no matter what, ‘canon verse or No Cult. Lennox was also unplanned but they were a little more open to it. 

4) Do they go overboard with buying baby clothes? In No Cult/No War AUs where they have the option, John is aaaallllll over that, spoiling the kid with clothes and other gifts but juuuuusssssttt under the radar enough that Nic only has to reel him in every couple of months. If he had his way entirely she’d at least give him a warning look every damn week. 

5) How did they decorate their baby room? Keep it baby blue until the kid has a favorite color that they would paint it, animal, airplane and car/truck themes everywhere. A little bit of all three parents everywhere. 

6) What did they dress up their baby(ies) for their first Halloween? A lion, bumblebee, lady bug, pumpkin and a scarecrow. 

7) What are their kids names? Callan “Cal”, Willa, Ariadne, Lennox, Charlotte “Charlie”/ “Charlemagne the Fifth - yes it counts, Nic, shut up” 

8) How do they celebrate their baby(ies) 1st birthday(s)? Again, John goes absolutely bonkers inviting 8/10s of the county to the party, Nic... strategically loses some invites but also goes overboard with cutesy decor, Sharky gets all the entertainment planned. There end up being a lot of fireworks and other loud, crazy things going on. 

9) Where do they go on their first family vacation? Something ‘small’ but fun, like a California beach. John’s absolutely planning to go to Hawaii or another country entirely when the kids get older, though. 

What type of personalities do their kid(s) have? Cal is a perfect blend of John and Nic where he’s got a flair for the dramatic but he’s also kind and chaos just follows him everywhere. Willa and Ariadne are far more reserved, eager to learn anything and everything they can, Lennox is basically mini Sharky with enough social skills where he knows when to Stop (but just barely), Charlie is super artistic, patient and confidant-shaped. 

[reblogthiscrapkay]

Some Thoughts on “Hadestown” and the Tony Awards

I do not claim to be an oracle of who will win the Tonys but here are my ideas, culled from a lot of time spent online reading hot takes and the smaller theater award winners, discussions with my two biggest theater friends who I have been discussing theater with for over 12 years, and also brief chatting with an acquittance who is Tony-nominated adjacent (one day, she will have her own instead of just getting mentioned in speeches!).

Here are what I think the odds are of "Hadestown" winning Tonys.

Best Musical

"Hadestown" has a really good chance of winning but it is by no means guaranteed. Mostly everyone thinks it's going to come down to "Hadestown" or "Tootsie." No one is talking about "Ain't Too Proud", "Beetlejuice" doesn't seem to be a viable candidate (described by my friend as fun but nothing to write home about), and "The Prom" seems to only be really endorsed by the New York Times writers who have an unreasonable amount of power when it comes to what goes to Broadway (they are why "Hadestown" got changed so much and why "Fortress of Solitude," the best musical you've never heard of, never went to Broadway) but not necessarily the deciding vote.

The thing here is really whether the voters want to go safe and traditional with "Tootsie" or new and unique with "Hadestown." In the past few years, they have definitely tended towards the new and unique, but they also have a clear bias against sung-through musicals (see 2017 when "Come From Away" won Best Director but lost Best Musical to "Dear Evan Hansen" in spite of doing really well at the smaller awards). "Hamilton" is a recent exception to this but "Hamilton" was an exception in so many ways.

Overall "Hadestown" is the better show. Both shows have issues with their books but "Tootsie" is tighter and also less interesting. And "Hadestown" has vastly better music. Personally, I'll be surprised if "Tootsie" wins but these kinds of things have happened before.

Best Director

Basically everyone seems to say it will be Rachel Chavkin even if they don't think "Hadestown" will win best musical, and this is very interesting to me as someone who knows a bit more about the interworkings of the Oscars than the Tonys. The Oscars have done this weird and possibly bad thing a lot over the last few years where they give Best Direction to the most artistic and interesting film but Best Picture to whatever movie they enjoyed the most. Last year this was painfully obvious with Alfonso Curon winning for his direction for "Roma" but "Green Book" winning Best Picture. The Tonys don't do this as they usually give both to the same show or they give direction to a revival that will then win Best Revival. But again, 2017 this changed.

That being said "Oklahoma!" seems like the only real competitor here and if Daniel Fish wins over Rachel, I'd be okay with it. "Oklahoma!" was a revelation (and better win Best Revival over "Kiss Me Kate").

Best Book

Here's one where I think "Hadestown" is likely to lose. First of all, the book of "Hadestown" is messy. I love "Hadestown," it's probably my favorite musical of all time, but the book is messy. There are places that are overexplained and a lot of imbalance in how the themes are woven into the story (while still being totally brillant but yeah). There are things that should have been fixed in all the transfers, but they weren't, and it started to feel a bit like writing wack-a-mole following this show since the New York Theatre Workshop.

Also a lot of people find "Hadestown" confusing, which is a problem, but I find this is often a problem of people not being good readers more than anything having to do with the show.

Additionally, Tony voters have no idea what the book is with a sung-through musical. Basically, they don't think there is one. Dialogue is only part of what makes the book, guys.

"Tootsie" will probably win instead. It's got a very tight script and is truthfully very funny. Even though there are as many oops-you-should-edit moments as in "Hadestown," the comedy and the appeal to the particular demographic they were shooting for will win it.

Best Original Score

I feel like "Hadestown" has this one locked down. Even people who find the show incomprehensible seem to love the music. David Yazbek won last year for "Band's Visit" (a vastly better show than "Tootsie") so it's safe to say he's out of the running. I've got nothing else here.

Best Orchestrations

"Hadestown" has a damn good chance here too. Its music is one of its strongest qualities, and if you compare the NYTW to the Broadway in terms of orchestration, there's a lot going on here and it's all good. "Oklahoma!" is a potential opponent because of how they managed to change around the original to make it all read so much better to a modern audience.

Best Performance By An Actress In A Leading Role

I'm going to say Eva has only a 25% chance of winning. Stephanie J. Block seems to be a likely winner because of her previous nominations and the fact that the Tonys often give out awards for career work instead of the single show they are in. Otherwise, "The Cher Show." Really. Some people think Kelli O'Hara has a chance because the Tony voters love their generic starlets but since she's already got a Tony, I think Stephanie and Eva are much more likely competitors. "The Prom" girls seem to cancel each other out (more on the canceling effect two categories below).

If Eva wins I will be PUMPED, but I'm not counting on it.

Best Performance By An Actress In A Featured Role

Everything here comes down to Amber Gray versus Ali Stoker. The "Tootsie" actresses cancel each other out (more on the canceling effect one category below), but Ali is far and away a standout over Mary Testa. To quote my acquaintance, "Amber Gray will win because she's the most interesting woman on Broadway, like how Katrina Lenk won last year." I think she could be right here, but I will propose an additional theory for why Amber may win: Amber originated a role, one she has been working on for years. Ali stole the show in "Oklahoma!" but she stole the show with a classic show stealing role. Also, because those voters like career work, Amber has been around longer (although she wasn't nominated, she was the best thing about "Natasha Pierre" for me). Ali is young and at this point mostly known for her small role in Deaf West's "Spring Awakening."

Ali will be a Tony winner. Maybe this Sunday. Maybe in a few years. If she wins I'll be happy for her and there's no denying she will deserve the award, but I'm rooting for Amber.

Best Performance By An Actor In A Featured Role

I have gone on a journey with this category. Let me start by saying it seems like Andre DeShields will win. Now let me back up and tell you the long adventure I went on to conclude this.

I have now mentioned "canceling out" a lot, which has a tendency to happen with shows where multiple people are nominated (usually in acting). The important thing to note is that just because two people are in the same category does not mean they automatically cancel each other. Daveed Diggs won for featured actor for "Hamilton" over his costars Chris Jackson and Jon Groff, and there's a clear reason why: of the three he was the standout. He was the most dynamic and had the meatiest role. This only works when there isn't an obvious winner in that show. And this is why figuring out this category has been so damn difficult and I still may be wrong.

Originally one of my friends said he thought Andre and Patrick Page would cancel each other out and that the two guys nominated for "Ain't Too Proud" would cancel each other out and we would have the award going to the guy from "Tootsie" (sorry I don't have the names, but for the reference that guy was literally my favorite thing about "Tootsie"). I initally argued that while both "Hadestown" guys do clearly dominate the category in general, Patrick could win because he plays a dynamic character while Andre plays a static one. My friend countered that the Tony voters really love narrator characters, and well, he's right. This idea was expanded by my other friend who pointed out that Andre opens and closes the show and has a lot of the theme-dropping lines, while Patrick doesn't make his entrance until halfway through Act One and that this leaves an impression.

But ultimately it probably comes down to this: career. Andre will get the award because of his career. Every middle aged gay man I've spoken to who didn't understand the show was very proud to tell me that they saw him in "Ain't Misbehavin" in the 70s (to which I said I saw him in "Fortress of Solitude" a few years ago as a jest that none of them seemed to be amused by).

The canceling theory may still play here, but it's hard for me to imagine that the award won't at least go to one of the "Hadestown" guys.

Best Scenic Design, Best Costume Design, Best Choreography

I'm talking about these three together because my explanation for all three is basically the same. In all three of these categories, "Hadestown" feels like an underdog because it is not flashy in the way shows like "Beetlejuice" or "King Kong" are. They don't have the grandiosity or diversity of costumes of "The Cher Show" or the traditional choreography of "Tootsie."

But "Hadestown" is literally creating a time and place that doesn't really exist; it's not even fantasy, just otherworldliness. The scenic design and costumes anchor you in a place that is like our world but isn't and everything about the choices made, from the shifting set to the details of the costumes, is meant to create this place of kinda New Orleans, kinda 1930s, but also kinda anywhere and now. If "Hadestown" wins scenic design or costume design it will be very deserved and very unconventional.

The choreography has a similar effect. The only real 'dance' numbers are "Living It Up On Top" which is very traditional, "Way Down Hadestown" which feels more frenetic and unplanned, and "Lover's Desire" which is literally a slow dance. The thing is, the choreography throughout the show tells you so much about characters, what they are thinking, and how they are feeling in a way traditional choreography doesn't. Interesting enough Amber Gray was nominated for a dance award for the show. Like with scenic design and costume design, if "Hadestown" wins it will be deserved but a bit uexpected.

Best Lighting Design

Those "Wait For Me" lights will probably win them this Tony but it's worth acknowledging that this show has a lot of amazing lighting design from those swinging lights to the lanterns the Fates use to how Eurydice is able to disappear with the use of light, smoke, and turntable, to the lights of Hadestown, to those colored lights in "How Long" that I am now weirdly obsessed with. But those swinging lights are so iconic that they just might win it on that alone.

Best Sound Design

I know nothing about sound design and no one else seems to either. I noticed some sound design. I also noticed some sound design in "Oklahoma!" I don't know anyone who saw "King Kong" or "Ain't Too Proud." Who knows.

[ahmerjohnny-blog]

Adventure Quotes

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Adventure Quotes

I scoured the earth searching out famous and not so famous adventure quotes. However, The outcomes: this curated list of inspirational adventure quotes with a purpose to inspire you to stand up off the sofa, strive new things, do outstanding matters and tour to see new places. However, Let them encourage you, allow them to pass you, allow them to touch your soul.

Unplanned Adventure Quotes

“Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson-(American Poet, Lecturer, and Essayist, 1803-1882)

“A work of art is above all an adventure of the mind” -Eugene Ionesco-(French dramatist inspired a revolution in dramatic techniques, 1909-1994)-” A life without adventure is likely to be unsatisfying, but a life in which adventure is allowed to take whatever form it will is sure to be short. “

” A life without adventure is likely to be unsatisfying, but a life in which adventure is allowed to take whatever form it will is sure to be short. ” -English Proverb-

“The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.” -St. Augustine-(Bishop of Hippo, Latin-speaking philosopher and theologian who lived in the Roman Africa Province. B.430)

“We love because it’s the only true adventure.” –William Gladstone-(British Prime Minister and the most prominent man in politics of his time, 1809-1898)

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“Writing a book is an adventure. To begin with, it is a toy and an amusement; then it becomes a mistress, and then it becomes a master, and then a tyrant. The last phase is that just as you are about to be reconciled to your servitude, you kill the monster, and fling him out to the public.”

-Winston Churchill–(British Orator, Author and Prime Minister during World War II. 1874-1965)

“One way to get the most out of life is to look upon it as an adventure.” -William Feather-(American publisher & author b. 1889-1991)

“A man practices the art of adventure when he breaks the chain of routine and renews his life through reading new books, traveling to new places, making new friends, taking up new hobbies and adopting new viewpoints.” -Wilfred Peterson-(American author who wrote for This Week magazine b. 1900-1995)

Shakespeare Adventure Quotes

Wert thou as far As that vast shore washed with the farthest sea, I would adventure for such merchandise.

The day shall not be up so soon as I, To try the fair adventure of tomorrow.

Love all, trust a few, do wrong to none.

A fool thinks himself to be wise, but a wise man knows himself to be a fool.

When a father gives to his son, both laugh; when a son gives to his father, both cry.

There is nothing either good or bad but thinking makes it so.

Good night, good night! Parting is such sweet sorrow, that I shall say good night till it is morrow.

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Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them.

Doubt thou the stars are fire, Doubt that the sun doth move. Doubt truth to be a liar, But never doubt I love.

Our doubts are traitors and make us lose the good we oft might win by fearing to attempt.

God has given you one face, and you make yourself another.

All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players: they have their exits and their entrances, and one man in his time plays many parts, his acts being seven ages.

Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind, And therefore is winged Cupid painted blind.

Cowards die many times before their deaths; the valiant never taste of death but once.

How far that little candle throws its beams! So shines a good deed in a naughty world.

Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind, And therefore is winged Cupid painted blind.

My crown is called content, a crown that seldom kings enjoy.

Funny Adventure Quotes

“The tragedy of life is not that it ends so soon, but that we wait so long to begin it.” -W.M. Lewis-

“I am not an adventurer by choice but by fate.” -Vincent van Gogh–(Dutch Painter, one of the greatest of the Post-Impressionists, 1853-1890)

“…adventures don’t come calling like unexpected cousins calling from out of town. You have to go looking for them.” –unknown–

” Life is a fatal adventure. It can only have one end. So why not make it as far-ranging and free as possible. ” -Thornton Wilder-(American writer of innovative plays and novels, 1897-1975)

“If we all did the things we are capable of doing, however, we would literally astound ourselves.” –Thomas Alva Edison-(Most famous American Inventor who, singly or jointly, held a world record 1.093 patents.1847-1931)

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“The voyage of discovery is not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes” -Thomas Alva Edison-(Most famous American Inventor who, singly or jointly, held a world record 1.093 patents.1847-1931)

“Security is a kind of death.” -Tennessee Williams-(American playwright. 1911-1983)

“Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go.” -T.S Eliot-(American born English Editor, Playwright, Poet and Critic, 1888-1965)

“Only those who risk going too far can possibly find out how far they can go.”

“Don’t die without embracing the daring adventure your life is meant to be.” –Steve Pavlina–(American self-help author, motivational speaker, entrepreneur & blogger b. 1971-)

“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma – which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of other’s opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary.” –Steve Jobs–(American Entrepreneur Apple co-Founder, 1955-2011)

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” It is only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up that we will begin to live each day to the fullest as if it were the only one we had. ” -St. Augustine-

“Always remember, it’s simply not an adventure worth telling if there aren’t any dragons.” -Sarah Ban Breathnach–(Best selling American author)

“If we must lose wife or husband when we live to our highest right, we lose an unhappy marriage as well, and we gain ourselves. But if a marriage is born between two already self-discovered, however, what a lovely adventure begins, hurricanes and all.” -Richard Bach-(American Writer, author of ‘Jonathan Livingston Seagull’, b.1936)

“The adventure is over. Everything gets over, and nothing is ever enough. Except for the part you carry with you.” –Rebecca West-(English Writer, 1892-1983)

“Life ought to be a struggle of desire toward adventures whose nobility will fertilize the soul.”

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“You can’t cross the sea merely by standing and staring at the water.” -Rabindranath Tagore-(Indian Poet, Playwright, and Essayist, Won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1913, 1861-1941)

“Nothing adventured, nothing attained” –Peter Mcwilliams-

“The young do not know enough to be prudent, and therefore they attempt the impossible, and achieve it, generation after generation.” -Pearl S. Buck–(American author, 1938 Nobel Prize for Literature, 1892-1973)

“The biggest adventure you can take is to live the life of your dreams.” –Oprah Winfrey–(American television personality, Actress, and Producer, b.1954- )

“It is confidence in our bodies, minds, and spirits that allows us to keep looking for new adventures, new directions to grow in, and new lessons to learn – which is what life is all about.”

” I doubt whether the world holds for anyone a more soul-stirring surprise than the first adventure with ice cream.”

Quotes About Adventure And Travel

“Nothing ventured, nothing gained. And venture belongs to the adventurous.” –Navjot Singh Sidhu–(Former Indian cricket star, a television commentator. b.. 1963)

“Look, I really don’t want to wax philosophic, but I will say that if you’re alive, you’ve got to flap your arms and legs, you’ve got to jump around a lot, you’ve got to make a lot of noise, because life is the very opposite of death.” –Mel Brooks-(American Actor, Writer, Producer and Film Director. b.1926 )

” Everything a human being wants can be divided into four components: love, adventure, power, and fame. ” -Matthew Heywood-

“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. However, Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” -Mark Twain–(American Humorist, Writer and Lecturer. 1835-1910)

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”I decided that adventure was the best way to learn.” -Lloyd Alexander-(American writer b. 1924-2007)

“As a well-spent day brings happy sleep, so life well used brings happy death.” -Leonardo Di Vinci-(Italian Painter, Sculptor, Architect and Engineer, inventor and genius. 1452-1519)

“A large volume of adventures may be grasped within this little span of life, by him who interests his heart in everything.” -Laurence Sterne-(Irish born English Writer, 1713-1768)

”Chance is the providence of adventurers.”

”Who dares nothing, need hope for nothing.”

“A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step” -Lao Tzu-

“I don’t want to not live because of my fear of what could happen.” -Laird Hamilton-(American Surfer)

“If you obey all the rules, you miss all the fun.” –Katharine Hepburn–(American actress)

“The big question is whether you are going to be able to say a hearty yes to your adventure.” –Joseph Campbell-(American Author, Editor, Philosopher and Teacher, 1904-1987)

Unique Adventure Quotes

”Life is a dangerous adventure, says the American, and he is half right: life is dangerous, but it’s not an adventure.” –José Bergamín–(Spanish Writer b. 1895-1983)

”The thirst for adventure is the vent which Destiny offers; a war, a crusade, a gold mine, a new country, speak to the imagination and offer… ” –Jose Bergamin–(Spanish Writer b. 1895-1983)

”It is only in adventure that some people succeed in knowing themselves, in finding themselves.” -John Wayne–(American Actor who embodied the image of the strong, cowboy or soldier. 1907-1979)

“A ship is safe in harbor, but that’s not what ships are built for.”-John G. Shedd-

“Adventure isn’t hanging on a rope off the side of a mountain. However, Adventure is an attitude that we must apply to the day to day obstacles of life.” -John Amatt-(American Professional speaker)

The traveler was active; he went strenuously in search of people, of adventure, of experience. The tourist is passive. ” -Johan Wolfgang von Goethe-(German Playwright, Poet, Novelist and Dramatist. 1749-1832)

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“I like someone who embraces life; who wants to be on a long journey but has no particular plan or destination in mind. An adventurous man, open to the concept of living life at the moment.”-Jill Hennessy–(Canadian actress and musician knew for her television roles on Law & Order b. 1968-)

”Adventure: the pursuit of life.“-Jenny Radcliffe-

“There is no end to the adventures that we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open.”- Jawaharlal Nehru-(Indian Prime Minister. 1889-1964)

“I have found adventure in flying, in world travel, in business, and even close at hand… Adventure is a state of mind – and spirit.” -Jacqueline Cochran-(Pioneer American aviator, considered to be one of the most gifted racing pilots of her generation 1906-1980)

Craving Adventure Quotes

” We live in a world full of beauty, charm, and adventure. There is no end to the adventures that we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open. “-Irving Wallace-(American screenwriter and best selling author b. 1916-1990)

“To the well-organized mind, death is but the next great adventure.” -J. K. Rowling-(English Writer, author of Harry Potter, b.1965- )

“Knowledge is an unending adventure at the edge of uncertainty” -Jacob Bronowski-Polish-(Jewish British mathematician, biologist, historian of science, theatre author, poet and inventor b. 1908-1974)

“New discoveries in science will continue to create a thousand new frontiers for those who still would adventure” -Herbert Hoover-(American President, 1874-1964)

”Adventure, without it, why live?” -Hortense Odlum–(American, 1st female president of Bonwit Teller department store in NY city. B.1881- 1970)

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“We are all functioning at a small fraction of our capacity to live life fully in its total meaning of loving, caring, creating, and adventuring. Consequently, the actualizing of our potential can become the most exciting adventure of our lifetime.” -Herbert A. Otto-(American Author, leader of the human potential movement)

“The price of anything is the amount of life you exchange for it.” -Henry David Thoreau–(American Essayist, Poet, and Philosopher, 1817-1862)

“If one advances confidently in the direction of one’s dreams, and endeavors to live the life which one has imagined, one will meet with a success unexpected in common hours.”

”We should come home from adventures, and perils, and discoveries every day with new experience and character.”

”It is always the adventurers who do great things, not the sovereigns of great empires.”

“Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.” -Helen Keller-(American Author and Educator who was blind and deaf. 1880-196

”Gullibility is the key to all adventures. The greenhorn is the ultimate victor in everything; it is he who gets the most out of life.”

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