#with the continuous blessings 🙌🏾

[thundergrace]

"Even at her best, she's a constant mess."

[whateverisbeautiful]

♥️ Ranking Richonne

#4: We're The Ones Who Live (S7E08)

Now this right here is a love scene and it's solid gold. It was gold from the moment I first watched it and it is just as much today. I adore what this powerful moment establishes for Richonne. It speaks so strongly to their love, their interconnection, and their commitment to each other. And in this incredible performance, Danai and Andy again demonstrate that they are powerhouse talents. 👏🏽 This scene also sets up Richonne's mantra, which years later, those special words between them have now evolved into a bigger blessing than I could have ever predicted. #TheOnesWhoLive 😍🙌🏾...

I love that when speaking about this scene, Danai so beautifully described Michonne as coming to this conclusion that she is in this partnership fully with Rick - and so whether she could figure out how to fight back on her own or not, she decides she will only proceed if it’s with him. It has to be the two of them. It always has. 🥹

And I love that in this outstandingly acted scene from Danai and Andy, Michonne and Rick get to establish how much they know they are meant to be together and that they are the ones who can fight together and win, and it’s the only way they want it to be. 

It’s great how a scene that began with Rick alone and stooped down defeated in a cell, ends with Rick on his feet and enwrapped in the abundance of love and strength that only his soulmate could give him.

The significance of the scene starting with Rick having his hatchet on one side and the “congrats on winning, but you still lose” paper on the other - The two items clearly symbolize his two choices. He can continue to live under Negan’s oppression and “win” another day at life but still ultimately lose so much (the paper), or he can fight back (the hatchet) - and the choice is made very clear when the exact person he needs walks in the door. 😊

I appreciate this scene taking place in a cell because one; Rick and Michonne first met in a prison and it just reminds me how far they’ve come two; in this moment, Rick feels like he’s in a mental prison as well, and when Michonne walks up she truly will be the one to help break him out. She’s key, as Andy said. 👌🏽

I love that when Michonne got the update on where Rick was from Carl she went to go see him - to both check on him as she's the most capable of taking care of him and also to really pour her heart out with what she’s come to believe about the two of them and how they can overcome.

Michonne seems a little hesitant when she first arrives, especially cuz she knows what she’s about to share, but I will forever adore that Rick walks closer to her and lets her know just how relieved he is to see her when he embraces her. And it’s the sweetest hug. 🤗

They both needed that, and I love it so much. I appreciate how even tho Rick probably knows Michonne continued to go outside the walls and try things her way, what matters most to him is that she’s safe and back here with him now.

You can just feel how connected they want to be after being so weighed down by this Negan era and seeing things differently. And this hug just movingly closes that gap between them.

And then Michonne breaks away from the hug and again it’s sad to see Rick have a moment of wondering if there might be some bad news coming or if she is pulling away. But just like the hug closes the gap, Michonne does just that with a beautiful monologue delivered perfectly by Danai. 👏🏽

Also Andy is such a revelation too cuz Rick literally doesn’t say anything until the very end of the scene, and yet still his performance is so impactful as he hangs on her every word. The talent. 👏🏽

I like that Michonne starts by saying, "I found what I was looking for," cuz you think it might mean she found the savior outpost or whatever, but most of all she found the very important realization that she only wants to go forward if it’s with Rick by her side.

Then I love that she tells Rick she wanted to go with him on that run with Aaron. Of course that’s the case - cuz magnets. But she says she couldn’t since she had to go her way, as that independent warrior side was still tugging at her to find a way to fight back for her family, even if it meant doing it alone.

And y’all, Rick‘s reaction when she says, "I had to go my way." 😭 His teary-eyed look low-key makes me tear up a bit. He really looks worried she might be pulling away for real.

Michonne says when she found what she was looking for she realized she didn’t want it to be her way. And I LOVE the delivery of her saying “I wanted it to be ours. Me and you.” 🥹

It is genuinely moving and meaningful that Michonne, this woman so capable and competent on her own, realized she didn’t want to do it on her own because she found someone who she is so one with. Now, she only wants to fight the fight if it's with him. #They'reMarriedMarriedY'all 😊

And I love the 'me and you,' to clarify that this isn’t about a general “our” or ASZ as a whole. She wants it to be her and Rick, the love of her life.

And Rick’s reaction is so touching as he seems sincerely moved by her wanting it to be the "me and you" way. He also looks like he knows he wants exactly that too.

(Also this scene just makes me think this is how he’d react if he were hearing her vows - just touched to his core.)

It’s nice that Michonne acknowledged Rick is right about the saviors’ numbers and that they’re even more outnumbered than they thought but then it’s powerful for her to say that even despite the odds her feelings haven’t changed because so long as things are this way they have to try and fight it. Determined queen. 👑

The way Michonne says, "We’re still alive, Rick" with tears in her eyes makes me emotional. And I love that she’s here reminding him of this, and also I just love any time they say each other's name. 😋

It’s deep to hear Michonne acknowledge how much she and Rick have been through that could have been their undoing. Michonne has been present to experience so many things with Rick, and while they are warriors, they also know that some of those experiences could have taken them out for good. But yet they’re still standing, and they did make it out to the other side like the resilient fighters they are.  

I also LOVE when she tells him, “We’re still here, the two of us. We’re still standing and we’re gonna keep standing.” Empowering. And again, Rick’s emotional reaction as he listens to this and truly lets it resonate, especially when she says 'the two of us.' My soul sheds tears seeing this whole scene, I must admit.

And it's nice knowing that, a few eps later, Rick will also tell Michonne he wants it to be the “two of us” when he proposes reordering the world with her. 😊

It’s powerful that after the hellish lineup, Michonne can focus on one of the glimmers of light in their situation, and that’s that they are both still here against all odds. Then Michonne passionately asks what they do with that and how they make that mean something.

Michonne tells him, "We’re the ones who get things done." #TheGetThingsDoneGrimes. And she let’s Rick know he was the one who said that. And Michonne saying this with a finger on his chest is great.

And then she emphasizes this next part with a phrase that will become very important to them and us and the whole dang TWD franchise.

“We’re the ones who live.” ♥️

Ain’t it the gospel truth forever. 🙌🏽 And Rick knows it’s gospel as he nods in agreement.

I'll always love that Michonne heard this line from Rick's wild (and excellently acted) rant in season 5, and instead of just dismissing Rick as being crazy, she remembered the line and saw its truth and power, respecting it enough to turn it into an uplifting mantra between her and him.

Like Rick was straight losing it in that 5.15 scene, but Michonne, who is always able to find the value in him and his words, heard Rick say, "We're the ones who live," and was like...

So then, in this cell, Michonne takes a vulnerable step that shows her trust with her man when she tells him, "that’s why we have to fight." Michonne knows the last time she and Rick talked about fighting back, he wasn’t on board with it - but she knows it has to be done, so she trusts that she can tell him again here.

She says they have to fight not for them but for others, and I adore that the first people she says they have to fight for are Judith and Carl. They have to fight for their kids. 😭

For a mother and father to say this is so special because they know how risky this fight will be, but it’s what they're willing to do for their children.

Michonne mentions fighting for the communities, and then she says, "for all of us." It makes me think about how in 9.05 when Rick is closest to death he will envision Michonne again reminding him what he fights for - for her and "for all of us."

The way Michonne speaks to Rick in this cell scene is so sweet, passionate, vulnerable, and empowering. Then, in a call-to-arms, she tells him confidently that they can fight the saviors and find a way to beat them, saying with conviction, "We can do this."

Rick had this confidence when they first came to Hilltop in s6, but it was understandably shaken after the lineup losses. But now it's refreshing seeing Michonne so elegantly and invigoratingly remind him they are still nothing to play with, and they can win.

And then my absolute favorite part of the scene is after she tells him we can do this. She completes her speech to Rick by softly saying, "But...but only if we do this," with emphasis on it being her and Rick specifically. Perfection. 🥹

And the acting Danai does with her eyes, my goodness it just so powerfully communicates Michonne’s vulnerability and love for him.

This moment is such a big profession of love. It's her saying that everything in her feels they have to fight, but even then she only thinks the fight can be won if it’s the two of them, and she’ll only go forward if it’s with her husband by her side. It’s just beautiful.

And Rick thinks that whole speech was beautiful and powerful too, y'all. Cuz he looks at her mesmerized (you know, the usual) and then he lets her know he’s on the same page and has come to the same conclusion.

I love that those magnets kick in, as he starts stepping even closer to her to repeat assuredly, "I know that now." What can I say? It gives me life. And I love the way Michonne's words always give Rick life too. There's a reason the actors referred to this scene as a love scene.

With all these Richonne scenes I've analyzed, some could think I must be describing them more lovey-dovey and intimate than they are - but no Richonne's love story really is just that epic of a love story. I'm just writing out what I see on my screen. 😌👌🏽

Then there is something so so precious about the way Michonne’s eyes fill with tears when Rick lets her know he is fully with her on this and ready to fight back together. It’s such a confirmation that she found the right one, the one who really will fight for her and with her.

It also really shows this is a woman who trusts she can be her barest self with her man. And whenever Michonne is vulnerable with him like this, Rick has always always handled being handed this part of her heart with so much care.

I love that they can always get on the same page and this is Rick saying he knows they have to fight but also he knows that he has to go forward with her. He’s co-signing that he also wants it to be the 'Rick and Michonne way' from here on out. And they really do honor operating the 'Rick and Michonne way' moving forward the rest of this series.

Michonne's influence is a major reason why Rick got active again and agreed to get this war started with Negan. She was paramount in getting him to this space because she built him back up like only she could. Again, to reiterate Andy's words - Michonne is key.

I also love that Rick has proven time and time again that he'll go to war for Michonne. I don't care if you're the governor, negan, or the biggest military left in the world, it's like TWD said...

...Rick and Michonne would "set the world on fire for each other."🔥

(side note: I'm willing to bet that if Michonne somehow gets to meet any of the friends Rick's made while he was away in TOWL, those friends are going to immediately understand why this man kept risking it all to get back to his beautiful wife lol. Like even from Michonne's walk alone, they're going to know Rick was pining over the baddest chick in the game. 💁🏽‍♀️ Oh and same for anyone who traveled with Michonne and gets to meet Rick. They gon' get why she was searching far and wide for her fine husband and the devoted father of her children. I'm just saying.😋)

Upon hearing Rick, her true love, agree with her and say he now knows they have to fight back together, Michonne has this second of seeming almost surprised that he’s so fully on board now, and then she seems so relieved and so moved. So she beautifully smiles with tears in her eyes as she embraces him.

It moves me to no end that Michonne knows she'll be held in this relationship, both literally and figuratively by this man who truly views her as more valuable than gold and will always fight for her.

And it also eternally warms my heart that Rick knows he will never have to go it alone because he has this woman who is always by his side to love and uplift him no matter what. 🙌🏽🥹

And then this leads to my other favorite part of the scene...you already know. 😏 I adore that they complete the moment with such a passionate kiss.

The way they just magnetically gravitate toward each other and again get lost in each other, with him tightly wrapping his arms around her and her hands in his hair, and just every part of it is great. 👏🏽. I wish the lighting was a bit brighter cuz like I can see it but...

However, even with the dimmer lighting, you can still see and feel the passion between them shining through. 🌟

What an absolutely gorgeous scene that speaks to the power of Richonne. For two characters who had been operating like a package deal for seasons, I love that this gave them a moment to vocalize that that’s the only way they want it to be. Me and you.

In this scene, a huge decision was made for the whole group and the whole series because Richonne agreed it was time to fight back, and I love that they have each other to instill this type of love, strength, and call to arms. 🙌🏽

When I think of why Richonne is perfection, this is one of the first scenes that comes to mind because what Michonne and Rick both convey in this scene is that they are really and truly soulmates meant to love, fight, and take on every part of life together.

Richonne really is the embodiment of "us against the world," and I love that they know it too. 😌

[mimosaapapi]

I’d like to first say all glory to the most high for continuing to guide me in (my) journey. An adventure with no needs of explanation of self or as to “why”. Hamdu lillāh 🙌🏾🕊️

I took a break from not only tumblr, but any distractions, self doubt, etc. I had to silence the noise and ground myself, and it’s been a true blessing. For the past 60 days I’ve continued my weight-loss journey, have written in my journal everyday consistently and have decided that somewhere in my distant future that I will be a top selling author. No time stamp or rush, but one day my trials & tribulations will be help to many around the world. And thank you to all my mutuals who have checked on me, continued to share my love and those who show me love in return. I hope everyone has been well. 🤎

[mistavybe]

🎶 It’s our Anniversaryyyyy… 🎶

I honestly cannot believe i’ve been on this app for 14 years today! Kinda wild to think it’s been this long tbh 😱.

It has been a crazy ride, but in retrospect I wouldn’t have it any other way, for better or for worse 🙏🏾.

Some of the most important people in my real life now like @entirely-of-flaws and @soulsistrin I actually met first on this app, and for those blessings alone I will be eternally grateful.

I’m also grateful for some of the posts i’ve done on here that wound up becoming downright infamous on this here platform lol… anybody remember my viral Tim Burton post back when that problematic Miss Peregrine’s Home For Peculiar Children came out?

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Thanks to this post of my opinion about the subject, I had literal Nazis in my Inbox and Replies arguing with me for like… years lol! Tbh I still get occasional Alt-Right pushback on this one up to now which is wild considering the original post went up in 2016. 🤦🏾‍♂️ (Feel free to peruse My #TimBurton Tag for more on that lol)

Tumblr was also where I came to process my grief after losing legends that I admire(d) whose sudden passings rocked me to my core 😥.

RIP Prince! And RIP Chadwick Boseman! 🙅🏾‍♂️

Anyway, I say all that to say “Wow! Can you believe i’ve been on Tumblr for 14 fricking years?! 😱”

Thanks to everyone who i’ve met on or offline from here, to anyone who has read and/or interacted with any of my Posts or Reblogs… thanks to my Tumblr community.

RIP to those I encountered on here that are no longer with us in this life 🙏🏾.

And long live those of us who continue to persevere on this particular platform and on the Hellhole that is the Internet in general.

Here’s to… another 14 years? Do we think Tumblr will even be around that long? I kind hope so tbh. Here’s to many more years!

Now go stream “Anniversary” by Tony Toni Tonē and have a great day/week/month/life! 🔊🎶

(Fun Fact: Tony Toni Tonē’s now-classic song “Anniversary” was actually recorded in my country - Trinidad And Tobago - back in the early 90’s, along with the test of their iconic album Sons Of Soul. I actually got to meet the Tonys while they were here recording because we worked out of the same studio at the time and they were bice eboufh ti let mr and my crew bzck then sit in on some of their sessions, which helped me learn so much and become the musician/songwriter that I am today! 🙌🏾)

[shestupidthickk]

The way the Lord continues to bless me 🙌🏾💛🙏🏾

[uswntpoc]

cdunn19 Truly blessed to be back!🙌🏾... the journey continues...✨️

[mybiasisexo]

in response to personal trainer yeol 😭 where are any of his fics really?!?! 😂😭 i read them all and there aren’t a many authors these days. you bring me joy tho so thank you🩷

And you know what??? You are so right bestie, cause where tf ARE the yeol fics?!??! 😭😭

its so strange bc i swear there was a time when yeol dominated the fic realm. him and sehun. now it seems only bbh really does numbers 😔

we are a rare breed now, us exo fic writers ✊🏾, and i know there are some bangers out there. we just gotta search for em

but... there is this ONE yeol series I can think of. its called entangled?? idk if yall heard of that one, but from what I've heard its p good 😂

and i will continue to try to bring joy to you and the other 3 ppl that still like my works lmfaooo god bless 😭🙌🏾

[4everbrookemarie]

✌🏾 2022 😘

I know it’s still pretty early, but as time winds down and 2022 comes to an end, I want to start off by saying

Thank you God for blessing me, covering me, shielding me, leading me and guiding me from January 1- December 31, 2022!!!

2022 was a ride, but one that was none the less blessed and highly favored. This year there were many peaks and valleys that were traveled through

But God!!!!

Many ups and downs for myself, my family and my friends, but nevertheless God continued to see us through them all.

I don’t know what 2023 has in store for me, my family or my friends, but I know that as long as we keep God as the focal point all things will work out in his favor!!! Thank you God for loving us and caring for us even when we don’t love ourselves or you the way that we should.

You are the great I am.! And I am so grateful for you.!

I pray that you continue to keep me, my family, my friends, my loved ones, and this world in the hollow of your hands and under the wings of your protection! Thank you for taking us all in as your children.!!! Thank you for calling us by our names and not by our sins.!! Thank you for sending your only begotten son to sir on the cross for our sins!! Thank you for your forgiveness!!!!

I love you and praise your holy name!!!!

🙌🏾 here’s to what God has in store for me in 2023!!!! Thank you in advance for all the many blessings that will be delivered to me in your time!

In Jesus’ name!

Amen💛

Happy New Year, y’all💛😘

[ramp-it-up]

If anyone has an issue with us discussing Chris and black women but you have no issues with the 356455474 + women he’s consistently shipped with……ask yourself why.

Why is it a problem that we see and discuss who he looks cute with or when he shows love and admiration to a BLACK woman, this fandom does this shit EVERYDAY, literally there are blogs with photoshopped pics of him and a MARRIED Scarlet Jo, like miss me with the bullshit, don’t act all high and mighty now.

We are NOT shipping him with Keke, we stated he looks great next to melanin, that’s a compliment to US and our beauty,PERIODT!!! Chris would be BLESSED to date a sista, but our validation does not depend on him doing so. He can marry Jane, Mary or Jill….as long as the woman isn’t Karen, we good. The world continues to try to put us at the bottom of the totem pole as though men of all races would be insane to admire us.

Oh and please miss me with the “we need validation” bullshit, we know our worth. This is pure fun but you all want to turn it into some bullshit. We don’t need a white man or anyone to validate us, we simply see something we like and we discuss.

This fandom is looney fucking toons, folks sit online thirsting after this man day in and day out, write porn fics about a stranger they don’t know, yet tried to come for Lizzo and her antics.

People doing fucking tarot readings to see if they are his future spouse, shipping him with every white woman under the sun, but let a black woman thirst, fantasize or say she likes or admires Chris Evans and all of a sudden in WWIII up in this bitch, naw you all know why you all have issues…don’t hide the hatred and jealousy.

So again to ANYONE who has an issue…..SINCERELY FUCK YOU!!!! 🖕🏾

Let me go manifest this shit now, y’all done pissed me off, we were playing around but now I’m about to make this shit happen. …..😈🤣👰🏾‍♀️💍👸🏾🙏🏾🧔🏻‍♂️✝️🥂🌈🙌🏾👏🏾

There, DONE, Now what bitches?!

🤨😑

[septemberlovesapphireblue]

The youth get it🙌🏾💪🏾

I am not sure how we’ve gotten here, but it time we take a step back and listen to the future.

She is the epitome of strength, her self confidence is bold and her wisdom is beyond her 13 years.

God Bless her so that she can continue to thrive in all her glory and keep your hand on her heart.

She is the prime example of why we pray.🙏🏾

She gets it ✊🏾

[crucial1news]

Trust in the Lord with all your heart. Never rely on what you think you know. [6] Remember the Lord in everything you do, and he will show you the right way.

‭Proverbs 3:5-6 GNT‬

Happy Friday my family in Christ ❣️We made through by trusting God & not our own knowledge. Let's continue so all will be well with us & our families! 😊 Have a fabulous & blessed weekend! 😍🙌🏾🙌🏾😇🙏🏾🙏🏾💜

[gsradionewark]

THE HAPPIEST OF BIRTHDAYS AGAIN TO MY SUGA BUGA @k_b_koolin ... So glad I got to see you. Wish I could have stayed but I'm sure you were surrounded by all of the love you needed. I would have liked to have seen the rest of DA EMPZ but at least I got to see My Godson and My Baby Girl @thejadashowlitt ❤️ I love you guys ... Please continue to take care of yourselves. Enjoy the rest of your weekend Suga BUGA 🌹❤️🌹 I'm here if you need me ... God bless 🙏🏾🙌🏾🙏🏾 (at Worldwide) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp8ZZIwuiwh/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[princedarien]

@mr_bevon Living to see another birthday is just like being given opportunities in life; may you take advantage of every opportunity life is giving you to excel and make the impossible possible. You’ve achieved a lot in very few years, but I believe that there’s still soo more to achieve. On a special day like this, a wonderful, faithful, and hardworking young man like you needs to be inspired to keep soaring higher and higher.  It is my wish that you achieve greater heights and blaze a trail to more success. May this birthday remind you of your accomplished dreams and the yet-to-be-accomplished ones, and may you never stop chasing the yet-to-be-accomplished ones. Life is full of changes; they could be positive or negative; I wish your life is full of positive changes as you strive towards continued excellence.  May your deepest wishes and dreams come to pass as you celebrate your birthday today; I hope that you continue to find joy and happiness in the years to come. Wishing you a Joyous Birthday filled with God's love and his many Blessings. Have a very happy Birthday, cuz, with many more happy returns on the day. Stay Blessed, always; may the Lord's Grace be your Shield. Blessed be. 🎉🎈🎊🎁🌸🎉 💕🙏🏿❤🙏🏿👊🏿🙌🏾  #words2inspire #realtalk #birthday  #birthdaywishes #party #birthdayblessings #love #happybirthday #cake #family #savage #celebration #beast #birthdayparty #fun (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoSUGC3K7U5/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[streetjitsu]

Congratulations to Deatay @la.torrie for his amazing performance in his amateur MMA debut! 👏🏾🙌🏾 🔥His opponent admittedly tapped out do to an arm-bar in the 1st round but the referee didn't see it and the fight continued after Deantay released the arm-bar. In the end we lost via decision. We win and we lose as a TEAM. I'm extremely proud of you Deantay. You are only 19 years old and only recently started training with Street Jitsu Dallas. You're learning quickly and you are a born fighter. I love your reaction after your loss. Everyone can keep their enthusiasm for fighting after a win but only true warriors can keep their resolve after a loss. You will learn to regroup, adjust and come back better than ever. You either WIN or you LEARN. There is no losing unless you quit. You never quit. You will never quit. On to the next fight brother. Let's fucking go! 👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾 We learned a lot from this fight and we will be back better than ever. Deantay was already asking for another fight in the locker room immediately after his fight. Behind the scenes Deantay accepted this fight on a short notice and had to cut 15lbs in only a few days. He gutted out the fight to the very end and showed his warrior spirit. On another note, referees are only human and they make mistakes in all sports including combat sports. If, you play the game, you will have to understand that some referees will make some bad calls in your opponents favor and sometimes in your favor. That's the fight game. Roll with the punches 👊🏾 Love you brother 🥊 I love my team. A special thanks to Coaches @healeyjustin and @redbeard_145 @salthemongoosemartinez and @handyjiujitsu and Coach Richard and all of our Street Jitsu members, staff, family and friends for helping prepare Deantay for this fight and future fights. God bless you all🙏🏾 (at Irving, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cnu5jfKPOJC/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[ojv2012]

Ladies and gentlemen LETS GIVE A HUGE BDAY S/O TO THE MAN THE MYTH THE LEGEND ICON KING 🤴 MY SON SUN #VANTE #SON #SUN #BIRTHDAY I AM SO PROUD HONORED LUCKY FORTUNATE AND BLESSED TO BE YOUR DAD. YOU HAVE COME A LONG WAY AND CONTINUE TO IMPROVE!! I love YOU UNCONDITIONALLY YOUR AWESOME ENJOY BE BLESSED IF YALL want to show Joaquin some love Cashapp me $octave10 🤜🏾🤝🏾🙏🏾👏🏾🙌🏾🤴🏽👑🤴🏽👑🤴🏽👑🤴🏽👑 https://www.instagram.com/p/CmOrJtbOXKG/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[paisleyv]

My cousin shared this with me today…💙 @booktw_magnets & @alasutheatre #foundation is everything… Family legacy rooted in these institutions… Oh How honored I am🙌🏾… May God continue to bless my mind, heart, and team as we showcase the brilliance of the next generation… Show dates are: January 27 at 10am (School-invite) January 27th at 7pm. January 28th at 2pm. #thankyouGod #coverus #guideus (at Montgomery, Alabama) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClJy_xSPJ81/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=