#yes for masali

[bohemian-nights]

So bridgerton really skipped Eloise, Benedict and Francesca for Cunt hungry Colin and man pleaser Penelope. They both give me nothing but people who think they have it bad but literally live in luxury. Literally over the whole Bridgerton series after queen charlotte I don’t care anymore

Eh, Bridgerton is on a probation period for me. And I’ll say that even though I don’t particularly like either Colin or Penelope, at this point, I don’t care that they skipped over Benedict’s story for them.

(I have a theory of why they did this and if my theory is correct I’m happy as a clam).

And if we are going by book order Polin’s season should come before Eloise(who is book #5 and it doesn’t matter but I personally am uninterested in her character) and Francesca’s (love her/her book is my second favorite and I am excited to see her and Michael, but her book is #6).

Now the real reason why Bridgerton is on probation for me isn’t Benophie being skipped, it’s the issue of Sophie’s casting and how everytime you mention her (possibly) being Black, people start crying.

I’ll be honest and say if Shonda pulls another stunt and doesn’t finally cast a Black girl for Sophie Beckett my Black ass ain’t watching this shit anymore.

I don’t want to hear any it’s “bad representation” especially not from a bunch of non-Black women. Sophie isn’t a slave(she literally says she could’ve left anytime she wanted to which is something that slaves never could) and more importantly, she gets a happy ending.

And yes I know about Gregory’s book and no I don’t want to wait another five to six years for that child’s boring season(I give Polin crap, but their book is actually better than that dry mess) where he is spending half of it pinning after another girl. It’s a very strong possibility his season never happens or if it does happen it combines with Hyacinth which is unacceptable if that’s our only representation on this show.

Fortunately the rumors are that a casting call went out for a Black female lead for season 4 and people speculate Masali Baduza (who is stunning and talented) was the one who landed the role.

So I’m remaining cautiously optimistic that one of the these two rumors is true, but if not (as I’ve stated) season 3 will be the last season of this show I watch.

I already have one show(and racist fandom) that acts like Black women are the plague.

Hell, might as well say Black people period because some of these dumbasses have been crying about Michael being (more than likely) Black and saying there are “too many Black people”(it’s giving me HOTD fandom war flashbacks) on the show and it not being “diverse enough.”

Mind you they say all this even though the showrunner is a Black woman(which is why I expect Sophie to be Black cause I would never expect nor demand that from someone else), but instead of being understanding why most of the diversity would and should be Black they want her to mule for them, but I’m not supposed to say that since it hurts their feelings.

This show is plenty diverse, but because Shonda hasn’t completely stopped featuring Black people they are upset.

People want every season to be like season two and that’s fine and dandy, but Black people are under-presented in the media and not only that our representation is absolute shit riddled with stereotypes.

I don’t think Shonda(or I hope not) created this show to further sideline us so a Black Sophie is the hill I’m willing to die on. I’m not watching three seasons back to back to back with a non-Black lead and definitely not five seasons back to back 5x over with a non-Black female lead.

I will not be suffering through another anti-Black fandom whose showrunners prioritize and appease said non-Black racist fandom at the expense of Black people. That’s my grievance with the show.

[mermaidsirennikita]

Oh I didn't say they saw all the episodes, I'm assuming they've seen the first six just based on the way they were talking about the season. I don't think they're lying or doing so for attention, they don't seem involved in the Bridgerton fandom, they were just answering some of the questions people asked them (which they've since stopped doing because Polin fans are annoying). I didn't know the part about this information coming from somebody close to the show or the casting call this is news to me. Look who knows maybe Sophie or Phillip will show up in the last 2 episodes and we'll get our set up for season four. But based on hearing Francesca gets a lot of focus this seasons and apparently little is done with Eloise and Benedict tells me they are probably setting up Francesca as the new lead. And considering I find it very unlikely this show would do a sapphic romance as the main storyline makes me think Michael isn't getting genderbent. But this was my thinking I could be totally wrong, maybe it's just sloppy writing on their part. It wouldn't be the first time. And to clarify I don't have a problem with any of this, although I won't lie I do question the ability of this show to do a queer romance well.

Yeah, I get you. To me, it would truly be surprising if she had the main love story for s4 if it is a sapphic romance, but who knows, a lot could happen in whatever the reviewers haven't seen (yet).

I personally would love to see a wlw romance in a show like this.... just maybe not this show, because I don't particularly trust them either. And I mean, I think WHWW is easily the strongest book in that series, right? It gives them good stuff to work from. But if you genderbend Michael, you do basically lose all of the conflict in that story. I don't even really know what would keep them apart in the show if you have Michaela versus Michael, lol. Because a lot of Francesca and Michael's guilt about moving on is rooted in Michael not only getting Francesca, but EVERYTHING John had, which a woman wouldn't.

The main real obstacle then is... homophobia? I guess? And I'm sorry, a season of gayngst as your queer rep is NOT the look.

So they'll basically be making up their own thing, again, which I don't trust them to do. It's hard to get excited about it. If this was a stronger show, I'd be very "YES! A WLW ROMANCE!" but..... eh.

I mean, either way, I probably will have to sit and watch it because I do love WHWW and I've gotta see how it plays out whether you get a Michael or a Michaela. But either way, I expect THE WORST. Though, if Masali Baduza is playing Michaela (or Michelle, or Molly, or whatever) she's STUNNING.

[darwinquark]

yes, grl. when i saw the masali baduza/sophie beckett casting rumor i was juiced! tho i do wonder if they'll make benedict bi given what was (sort of) implied in season 1.

looooool the way my interest when from zero to hero??? can't wait. and am also super down for bi!benedict to be made more explicit - I got the vibes, too

[cihangir-uzunkaya]

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[djemsostylist]

Ada Masali--when romcoms excel

It's no secret that I'm not really a romcom person. I'll take a drama over a romcom any day. But I do love a feel good show, one that makes you feel what really good ice cream tastes like. Call them comfort shows, the ones you can watch without stress or worry or too much thinking. They are the kind of shows that breeze by, where pretty people and simple characters and simple storylines just make you feel good.

That is Ada Masali. This is by no means a complex show. The characters fit into fairly obvious archetypes and the episodes are mostly predictable in their simplicity. But it's done well, and that's what makes all the difference.

Haziran and Poyraz both seem to fit into pretty typical roles: gruff, silent man and bubbly, talkative woman. But they've given each character enough nuance to move them out of the typical mold. Yes, Haziran is bubbly and talkative and a little overly loud, but she has a reason for it--silence in her childhood meant anger and fighting with her mother, and she learned how to fill the silence with talking. She is also very competent at her job, genuinely kind, smart, and driven. Poyraz is the "strong, silent" type, but he manages to subvert the "asshole" which far too often comes with the role. Like Haziran, he has some difficulties in his past, but he also seems well adjusted, smart, genuinely kind, focused, and again, competent. He and Haziran are true equals in this show, which is rare in romcom couples, particularly Turkish ones. They both are in similar financial situations, they both seem to have similar philosophies and outlooks, and, perhaps most importantly, they are both head over heels for each other and they both know it, even if they are unable to say it out loud just yet.

The central issue in this show is Haziran's secret, which will inevitably separate the couple for a time. However, it's likely to separate them before they get together, and that already makes a difference. It means their romantic relationship, when it starts, won't be built on lies and deceit, which again is very often the foundation of many a romcom relationship, where you can never truly enjoy the romantic bits because you are waiting for the bomb to drop.

This show moves fast, and that's not a bad thing. The episode are typical dizi length, but they breeze past. The two hours barely register, mostly because something is always happening. Side characters are funny and interesting and their plots never drag us too far away from our main couple. But because they are interesting, I'm curious to see where they go, even irrespective of their helping our lovebirds find each other. And with everyone looking at a little island/city love story of their own, I'm excited to see where each love match ends up.

Haziran and Poyraz bicker and argue, but their arguments are not hurtful or personal--she thinks he's taciturn, he thinks she's flighty, which isn't wrong, and also likely why neither takes offense. Haziran doesn't accuse him of being unfeeling or robotic or insensitive--just of not being particularly verbose or sharey. Poyraz is an introvert, but he isn't without feeling and Haziran knows that. Likewise, he thinks she can get a little ahead of herself--she is overly excitable and tends to move fast, which also isn't wrong. It's why they work so well together--there is balance and mutual respect and understanding. It's what makes them effective partners--both in business and love.

This show is a breath of fresh air--its light, breezy summer fun, and even though angst is coming, it also doesn't feel like the kind of angst that will last for ten episodes and drag us all under with it.

It's introduced just enough drama to give the characters weight (Haziran's issues with her parents and water, Poyraz's own with his family and the business) without drowning us in so much drama we have mountains to overcome before we can hope for happiness. It's not heavy or deep, but it doesn't have to be. That's not what this show is. The show is about love in various forms; first chance, second chance, unrequited, familial, parental. This story is, I think, at its core, about love and kindness and empathy--even Hakan and Idil have the capacity to care for others, it's just hidden by resentment and jealousy. But I see a way to redemption for both of them, and for the island to bring healing and wholeness for all our characters.

I look forward to this show every week, genuinely, and I have hopes in the storytelling. This is romcom done right, and much like my other favorite HYS, I have faith that our writers know what will make us laugh, and sigh, and pine, and angst each week, without putting too much weight in one or the other. I'm hoping for 15 episodes, I'd be happy with the 23 we got from HYS, but no more. Enough to give us a satisfying story and a satisfying conclusion.

[middle-eastern-queen]

Hello 🤗 you said that ada masali is in tune with Turkish taste, but what is Turkish taste? Could you maybe elaborate on that? I am really curious about the culture. Thank you :)

Hello there hon!

Yes! I’d love to explain further! Well, considering Turkey is a socially conservative country, the general public usually enjoys shows that go along with their cultural values. I don’t know if you watch or follow Korean Drama’s, but Turkey has a similar vibe. Much like Kdrama’s the most conservative plots and stories tend to get the highest ratings. And the more progressive ones tend to either flop, or die off very soon. As Korea has a very conservative general public as well. So basically, the plot of the show is an indication of the show doing well first and foremost.

As for Eda Masai, it has all that. It has the conservative Island life, with aunties and neighbourhood gossip and stuff like that, it also has a city girl vs. Conservative village boy story, which in its essence praises conservative family values. Not to mention, the city girl begins to see the beauties and benefits of said tradition lifestyle… it’s a dream of a Turkish Dizi. Not to mention, it also showcases Turkey’s beautiful scenery that makes the Turkish audience want to marvel at and be proud of.

Which is why it’s so ODD that it’s doping like it is and that the ratings are bad. Like I said in my previous post, I feel like it’s more that people aren’t watching TV to begin with, due to the Covid situation, and not them rejecting the show. As ALL shows are currently flopping. They’re not even watching for them to accept or reject 😂. They’re watching the shows online afterwards, which according to the numbers, Ada Masali has some of the highest views online as expected.

So that’s that! I hope it helps!

[fatal-blow]

i just love hearing and seeing u ramble all the time so 🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻(u dont have to match the exact annt its more abt the spirit)

aw that’s so sweet of you to say ;o; i’ll do some banter AND i’ll ramble about draggy age (specifically about dorian and arwel being a good couple)~ (under the cut cus longgg)

Cole: Cold hands, a warm heart.  She cares so much, but she shouldn’t care about me.  The 

anger is bubbling, boiling, blustering.  Why do I do this to myself?  It’s good that she left, before it taints her too.

Arwel: (sighs)

Cole: Who was she?

Arwel: A mage in the Circle.  She died.

Cole: You loved her.

Arwel: I still do.

--

Dorian: Masali, I understand you aren’t completely fluent in King’s Tongue, but do you perhaps 

know the meaning of the word “bathing?”

Masali: Shut up, drool.

Dorian: Perhaps “brush?”  Have you heard of such a thing?

Masali: Do you know about knives, drool?  Do you know about arrows?  The way you talk to me, 

I think you don’t.

Arwel: Dorian, play nice.

Dorian: My dear Inquisitor, I am playing nice.

--

Masali: So if you piss in a river, does the entire river become holy?

Arwel: It takes a while to spread, but yes.

Cassandra: That is not how it works and you know it.

Masali: What about the fish in the river?  Are they holy?

Arwel: They get to drink it.  They’re extra holy.

Masali: And if a bear eats a holy fish?

Arwel: The bear might as well be Andraste herself.

Masali: So the holiness increases each time? If a holy bear dies and a bird eats it…?

Arwel: That bird becomes the Maker.

Cassandra: You two are impossible.

--

Cassandra: I wonder what Andraste was thinking when she chose a man who is not Andrastian to be her Herald.

Arwel: I am Andrastian.

Cassandra: You’re...what?  I just heard you and Masali talk about...holy piss the other day.

Arwel: I’m Andrastian, but that doesn’t mean I think the Maker and His bride are above me.  I believe, but I do not worship.

Arwel: And my piss is holy.  I’m afraid it won’t be long before this entire forest becomes holy.

Cassandra: You are the worst Andrastian I have ever met.  And I know Varric.

Varric: Now that just sounds like a challenge, Seeker.

--

okay so i love dorian and arwel because not only do they match each other on an intellectual level but like the stark differences in their upbringing despite the fact that both of them are mages, so they get to compare and contrast their experiences (dorian grew up in a homophobic environment but his magic was celebrated, but arwel was the opposite) and the fact that they stumble a lot while comparing those experiences and still keep going is just ugh. poifect.

not to mention that arwel’s done some shit in his past that he feels the need to hide from dorian and dorian struggles with opening up about how he really feels so as they get closer to one another they both start to panic but they want to make it work so bad that they keep going anyways, fighting their base instincts to do so.

Just. they’re so good for each other because they’re as similar as they are different, and they’re willing to put in the effort to make it WORK.

[staceyagainsttheworld]

REVIEW: Noughts and Crosses

I have just finished watching Noughts and Crosses (which is free on BBC iPlayer for people who wanna complain that they can’t watch it!) and completely recommend watching it. Like, NOW!

For those who paid no attention in Year 9 drama lessons, Malorie Blackman’s dystopian novel is about what the world would be like had Africa made an empire (just like the British did). And no, I am not going to educate you on colonisation in this review because if I’m being honest (which is the entire point of this blog), you should already know what THAT is about. I felt empowered as the only black girl in the classroom to see black people being portrayed as politically powerful, compared to the usual poor, ghetto and malnourished minority that is your ‘charity case’ on specific days of the year.

In this TV adaptation, the upper class black people treat the working class white people with hatred. ‘Blanca’ is used as a racist slur. The Noughts even try to replicate black hairstyles in order to fit in. To me, this is all too familiar. Little black girls wanting their hair straightened in order to fit in with their predominantly white classmates. The causality of the N word in the modern world in order to throw hurt at black people.

And yes, in between all of this hatred and exposure of racism, is the love story of Calum (Jack Rowan) and Sephy (Masali Baduza). Interracial couples are frowned upon in this new London, to the extent of being a crime. Watching a Romeo and Juliet love story unfold before your eyes is truly magical, especially when you feel like you can relate to it personally. And don’t even get me started on the plaster scene! 

As a black person myself, having a pale white plaster covering your cut is impossible to hide. Sephy wraps a plaster meant for dark skinned black people around Calum’s pale finger. That alone is enough to show how much attention they paid to the little details. From that to English sentences mixed with Yoruba (the language spoken by the Yoruba people in Nigeria), vibrant traditional dress at formal occasions. and the constant rhythmic sounds of traditional African music playing in the background.

The portrayal of Sephy is P.E.R.F.E.C.T! She has been sheltered by her life as daughter of the Home Secretary and she doesn’t truly understand what Noughts actually go through; sadly, like some people in this world that do not believe that  people of colour still face racism in this ‘progressive’ world. Sephy Hadley has, what is called in our present day lives, ‘white privilege’. She’ll never be stopped in the middle of the street and questioned, she’ll learn about her race in history lessons and she’ll be favoured by the top schools. Even if she was jailed, she would face a lesser sentence for a crime a Nought would get double time for. One look at the treatment of black criminals in the justice system would show that in this dystopian world Malorie Blackburn and BBC provided us with, is flipped. Black people (and other POC) do not have this luxury and to the few people that still want to argue that white privilege doesn’t exist, I suggest you watch this.

From exposing the microaggressions that black people face on a daily basis to the Nought (white people) women had their hair in braids and cornrows in order to mimic black beauty standards. THIS HAS EVERYTHING.

What I find funny is, amongst the good reviews and happiness this type of programme has brought , the racially fuelled backlash seemed even more than usual. People will watch alternate reality shows like ‘what if the Nazi’s had won?’ but as soon as one is made about Africa colonising Europe, they all start questioning the ethics of making a show like this. And no, this is not ‘woke’ culture ruining your Yorkshire pies on Thursday night. This is showing how racially corrupt the society we live in truly is and I for one, am glad this was shown on prime time television.

Sadly whilst this is going on, Asians are being profiled as ‘dirty corona spreaders’, ‘bat eaters’ and facing more discrimination (than usual). This is the perfect time to watch this show. To educate yourself on the issues other races face. To notice if you commit any of the hateful acts presented yourself and change your ways. Or to simply enjoy the celebrity appearance of Stormzy.

So please, use this as a tool to change your own attitude towards racism. DO NOT BE IDLE!

[jogaklucz]

Podróż do domu. Indie

O Indiach zostało napisane już chyba wszystko. Każdy kto choć raz był w Indiach mówi, że albo pokochasz to miejsce albo będziesz chciał czym prędzej wracać do domu albo do innego kraju w Azji, który jest bardziej cywilizowany, łatwiejszy, mniej ubogi i bardziej fancy.

4 lata temu poleciałam tam jako świeżak w trakcie kursu nauczycielskiego, a za poradą znajomych i po przeczytaniu kilku blogów, postanowiłam kupić tylko bilety do Mumbaju i zorientować się mniej więcej gdzie jest Goa na mapie i jak można się tam dostać. Spakowaliśmy plecaki,w drodze na lotnisko pojechaliśmy do apteki po kilka środków zabezpieczających nasze trzewia przed nagłą zmianą flory bakteryjnej, bo przecież w Indiach na pewno się zatrujemy jedząc na ulicy, przecież tam jest tak brudno, a nasze europejskie żołądeczki takie wrażliwe. Po 36 godzinach w podróży i niezaplanowanym postoju w Stambule, stojąc na środku ruchliwej ulicy w Mumbaju z bardzo sympatycznym Amerykaninem poznanym przy taksówce, ze smakiem zajadaliśmy rękami omlet jajeczny w bułce, zawinięty w gazetę, robiony oczywiście gołymi rękami pana Hindusa. A ponieważ samolotów ani miejscówek na pociąg na Goa tego dnia już nie było, pozostało nam kupić bilet na autobus który jedzie całą noc, czyli wg. hinduskiego czasu jakieś 16 godzin. No risk no fun.

Przetrwaliśmy. I nasze żołądki też, mimo że w Mumbaju udało nam się skosztować posiłku za 6 złotych, za trzy osoby, w tym dwie butelki wody, niezliczoną ilość samos i bardzo różnych ciekawych przekąsek zakupionych w budkach na takim jakby dworcu autobusowym.

“Welcome in Goa!” - tak wykrzyknął pan taksówkarz, który przywiózł nas na pierwszą plażę na Goa, Vagator, na północy Goa. Po całej nocy w samolocie ze Stambułu, całym dniu w Mumbaju i nocy w szalonym autobusie, w końcu zobaczyliśmy przepiękny klif, wodę, plażę i palmy. Jak na ponad 36 godzin w podróży, uśmiech nie schodził nam z twarzy, i nie myśląc o niczym więcej postanowiliśmy udać się do pierwszego baru na plaży i zobaczyć co wydarzy się dalej. W Indiach nie da się zaplanować zbyt wielu rzeczy. I właściwie im mniej będziemy wymagać od siebie, od miejsca i warunków w których się znaleźliśmy - tym lepiej dla nas, a nasza podróż będzie jeszcze ciekawsza i być może pozwoli wam poczuć się tam jak w domu. Bo to właśnie spotkało mnie w Indiach po raz pierwszy w życiu. Takie odczucie jakbym wróciła do domu. Wyszłam z lotniska, uderzył mnie zapach Indii i po policzku poleciała mi łza szczęścia. “Jestem w domu” - powiedziałam z uśmiechem na twarzy, szczęściem w sercu i pozwoliłam się porwać magii tego miejsca, czując się zaopiekowana i bezpieczna.

Jak przystało na kraj w którym wszystko może się wydarzyć, w barze do którego poszliśmy nie było prądu, a tym samym wifi. W drugim barze tuż obok, miły młody Hindus powiedział “No wifi but we have cold beer”. Goa to jedyny stan w którym można kupić legalnie alkohol w sklepach. Taka ciekawostka. Można dostać alkohol w innych miejsach, ale tylko po cichu i “spod lady”, dużo droższy niż normalnie, a nawet drożej niż kraftowe piwo w sezonie letnim nad Wisłą. No i zazwyczaj dostajemy je ciepłe. Stestowaliśmy to raz w Delhi... Czuliśmy się jakbyśmy szukali hmmm, no właśnie, czegoś nielegalnego ;)

Magia Indii jednak, kiedy jesteś w potrzebie, działa i po chwili siedzieliśmy w owym barze co prawda bez wifi ale z trójką uroczych podróżników, pijąc lokalnego Kingfishera, jedząc obiad i wiedząc już że mamy nocleg i skuter załatwiony przez nowo poznanego znajomego. Zaufanie do ludzi w Indiach to kwestia wyczucia. Wiesz kiedy jest okej, i czujesz też kiedy coś jest nie tak. Otwarta głowa, czujność i dobre intencje pomagają przetrwać, nie tylko w Indiach ale wszędzie gdzie przyjdzie nam być.

Do pewnych rzeczy trzeba się w Indiach przyzwyczaić, ale kiedy swoją przygodę zaczynasz od Goa, aklimatyzacja jaką tam odbywasz, jak w górach, pozwala Ci łagodnie przejść przez to co może cię spotkać w tych prawdziwych Indiach.

I trzeba to podkreślić - Goa to nie Indie. Goa to piękny, najmniejszy stan, to 100 km plaż, turyści, palmy, raw/vegan food, komfort i wydziarane dziewczyny w dredach, ćwiczące jogę o zachodzie słońca. To imprezy psytrance’owe, najbardziej kultowe hipisowe miejscówki, i joga w każdym wydaniu i dla każdego. I jest to cudowne doświadczenie być tam, chłonąć tamtą atmosferę, zapach kadzideł i zapach masali mieszający się ze sobą, pić co rano kokosa i słuchać mantr których znaczenia nie znamy, ale brzmią tak super, że wracamy do kraju z nowym tatuażem, który do końca nie rozumiemy, ale wygląda świetnie i tak duchowo. I to dalej wciąż nic złego, bo Indie to taka mieszanka wszystkiego, tam każdy odnajdzie coś dla siebie i coś stamtąd wyniesie, nawet jak już nigdy nie będzie chciał tam wrócić.

Ja wciąż pamiętam jak cudownie było mi wstawać skoro świt, pić kokosa, odpalić kadzidło przed domkiem na plaży, robić powitania słońca, witać się z uprawiającymi jogging turystami czy europejskimi lokalsami którzy postanowili rzucić wszystko i zamieszkać na Goa, czy jeść samosy albo raw falafel w knajpie u zaprzyjaźnionego młodego przedsiębiorczego Hindusa, Shanu. Czy to jest mało hinduskie? a no jest :) Wciąż jesteśmy w Indiach przecież, ale wystarczy wyjechać poza Goa i nagle wszystko się zmienia. Diametralnie:) Zaczynamy widzieć coraz więcej śmieci, ubóstwa, coraz mniej białych turystów w dredach ćwiczących jogę. Podróż poza Goa staje się trochę bardziej wymagająca ale wciąż niezwykła.

2 lata temu mieliśmy okazję przejechać Indie od Goa do Varanasi (z południowego zachodu na północny wschód) wyłącznie pociągami, z postojami w kilku miejscach, jednak za cel obraliśmy sobie dotrzeć do Varanasi i dalej nasz plan na Indie był nieznany. Muszę przyznać, że ta podróż była jednym z intensywniejszych doświadczeń i czuję się dzięki tej podróży silniejsza psychicznie ;) Jak przystało na storytellera, pokrótce opiszę Wam jak to wyglądało, żebyście mogli wyciągnąć wnioski planując swoją podróż do Indii, kiedyś, jak będziemy mogli już swobodnie poruszać się nie tylko po mieście, ale również po świecie.

Zaczęło się niewinnie od podroży nocnym autobusem do Hampi, małego miasteczka słynącego z wielu pięknych świątyń, po części już zniszczonych, ale wciąż pełnych uroku, szczególnie o wschodzie i o zachodzie słońca. Hampi to również miejsce pielgrzymek Hindusów, dlatego dla białego turysty bycie tam oznacza niezliczoną ilością sesji zdjęciowych, co może poważnie zaburzyć wasz spokój i przestrzeń osobistą, ale... kiedy nie ma się biletu powrotnego i planu co dalej, właściwie nie jest tak uciążliwe. Wszystko to kwestia naszego nastawienia. Zawsze możemy grzecznie odmówić i tyle. My przez pierwsze dni chętnie pozwalaliśmy na zdjęcia, ale po jakimś czasie zaczęliśmy unikać tłumów. Zaczęliśmy również zamykać okna i drzwi, a na pewno bardzo zwracać uwagę gdzie leży nasz prowiant, bo jednego poranka ku zdziwieniu obojga, zobaczyliśmy w naszym pokoju małpę, która po cichu wynosi banany. Uwierzcie mi, że nie jesteście na taki widok przygotowani, kiedy ze szczoteczką do zębów w ustach, patrzycie jak małpa z waszym bananem siedzi na blacie Waszego prowizorycznego biurka-szafy i patrzy wam w oczy z takim trochę ludzkim grymasem, który mówi “No i co mi zrobisz, człowieku”. A wiadomo, małpy nie złapiesz, więc całe szczęście, że padło na banany.

Polecam wybrać się do Hampi, to bardzo ciekawe miejsce, które jest przyjemną odskocznią od Goa, a na pewno pozwoli jeszcze bardziej zaaklimatyzować się do warunków panujących w Indiach.

Nasza podróż z Hampi do Varanasi trwała od środy wieczór do niedzielnego poranka. Większość czasu spędziliśmy w pociągach. Każdy już słyszał o tym jak podróżuje się pociągiem. Nie mam nic do dodania. Jedzie się zazwyczaj kilkanaście godzin, najczęściej w nocy, śpi się w sleeperach, jak ma się szczęście to obok nikt nie chrapie i nawet można się normalnie przespać, rano umyć zęby... ale trzeba to przeżyć, żeby zrozumieć, że strefę komfortu można bardzo mocno przesunąć;) Najdłuższy dystans jaki udało nam się pokonać w jednym pociągu to 29 godzin, po tym czasie, a był to już drugi pociąg od wyjazdu z Hampi, byliśmy już w 3/4 trasy do Varanasi. Całe szczęście po tych 29h wysiedliśmy w takim miasteczku, o którym nigdy nie przeczytacie w Lonely Planet i przyznam że fajnie, że tam się znaleźliśmy bo odkryliśmy kolejne miasteczko - Orchia, gdzie trafiliśmy do dawnego pałacu Maharadży. Spędziliśmy tam cały dzień i poza nami spotkaliśmy tylko dwójkę białych turystów, którzy widząc nas byli tak samo zaskoczeni jak my widząc ich.

Wieczorem w sobotę wsiedliśmy do pociągu który w końcu miał zawieźć nas do Varanasi - tylko 15h. Easy. Byliśmy wypoczęci po nocy w super hotelu za 50 zł, z marmurową wanną w łazience i seansem bollywodzkiego kina akcji. Uwierzcie mi, że to ważny element tamtejszej kultury i polecam obejrzeć chociaż jeden film -dobry reset dla głowy gwarantowany, a co ważne - film, jak to bywa też w polskiej telewizji, chyba dalej tak jest, jest przerywany reklamami. I temu warto się przyjrzeć bliżej.

Puszczenie bąka w miejscu publicznym w Indiach to norma, tak samo załatwianie się gdziekolwiek również jest społecznie akceptowalne. Miesiączka natomiast jest wciąż tabu, reklamy podpasek w hinduskiej telewizji różnią się diametralnie od tych w europejskiej telewizji, nie widać tam młodej dziewczyny wskakującej w białe spodnie z uśmiechem na twarzy, czy idącej na basen. Tam to bardziej intensywna próba zamaskowania bardzo wstydliwego problemu. Byłam w szoku. Tak samo w szoku byłam kiedy zauważyłam tabliczki zakazujące publicznego chodzenia za rękę z dziewczyną, przytulania czy całowania. Przed tym akurat byliśmy ostrzeżeni przez znajomych, więc wiedzieliśmy że obrączki na palcach mogą udawać te legalne i na pytanie “are u married?” zawsze odpowiadaliśmy “yes”. Co prawda nie kłamaliśmy tak do końca ale to już odrębna historia. Miasto, w którym wisiały owe tabliczki to Hyderabad, jedno z większych i bardziej ucywilizowanych miast w Indiach, muzułmańsko - chrześcijańsko -hinduska 6 milionowa aglomeracja miejska, gdzie na ścianach jednej ze szkół widniała grafika mówiąca o przemocy wobec kobiet, o biciu dzieci, polewaniu kwasem czy wyrzucaniu ciężarnych na ulicę.

Spędziliśmy tam kilkanaście godzin czekając na ten najdłuższy pociąg, i to co spotkało nas tam najprzyjemniejszego to paczka ciastek z muzułmańskiej cukierni-kawiarni, gdzie byłam jedyną kobietą pośród setki muzułmańskich mężczyzn raczących się ciasteczkami i czajem, oraz perfumeria działająca nieprzerwanie od 1920 roku, skąd przywieźliśmy sobie kilka flakonów czystych olejków zapachowych, które na skórze utrzymują się nawet po kąpieli. Ciastkami raczyliśmy się całą podróż, jedno nawet było z jadanym złotem - taki splendor, a perfumy służą nam do dziś i przywołują nam wspomnienia z tamtego czasu.

Kiedy po tych 4 dniach w podróży, 3 pociągach, niezliczonej ilości riksz, kilku wybitnych, niemożliwych do przejedzenia thali - czyli takim wielodaniowym obiedzie, i kilometrach pieszo w tych dwóch postojowych miastach, dotarliśmy do Varanasi.

Święte miasto Hindusów. Miejsce w którym przy świętej rzece Ganges, od kilku tysięcy lat pali się zwłoki pobożnych wyznawców hinduizmu, którzy wierzą że skremowani w ten sposób, w tym miejscu, zamkną krąg samsary a ich dusza przestanie powracać na ziemię w innych wcieleniach.

Pierwsze co mnie spotkało w Varanasi to pędzący ciasną uliczką byk, który po prostu staranowałby każdego kto stanie mu na drodze. Moja mina była podobna do tej, kiedy w pokoju zobaczyłam małpę z bananem, ale było mi mniej do śmiechu, sami rozumiecie. Do tej pory widzę to w swojej głowie i słyszę głos Hindusów którzy krzyczą za nim “Shiva Power!”, nie żadne “watch out!”, po prostu “Shiva Power” i tyle. Niesamowite przeżycie, serio mówię. Plan na Varanasi był taki  - zobaczyć, pobyć kilka dni, zrobić jogę nad Gangesem i jechać dalej do Rishikesh na jogę albo złapać pociąg do Dardżyling, na herbatę z widokiem na Kanczedzongę, swoją drogą, uwielbiam to zestawienie słów:)

Zaplanowaliśmy to, a Indie zweryfikowały ten plan. Zostaliśmy tam 10 dni ledwo uchodząc z życiem. Po 3 dniach i trzech zmianach noclegu, wylądowaliśmy w aśramie-hotelu prowadzonym przez starego jogina i jego syna. Było to najczystsze miejsce jakie widzieliśmy w Varanasi, a widzieliśmy ich bardzo dużo, skromny pokoik-cela, tylko taki pozostał, widok na Ganges i shala-taras do jogi, z której mogliśmy obserwować wschody słońca. To było akurat piękne, no chyba że właśnie w kadrze znalazł się załatwiający swoje potrzeby fizjologiczne Hindus, a później kolejny i kolejny, potem obowiązkowa kąpiel w Gangesie, razem ze świętymi krowami i innymi hindusami. Warto nadmienić, ze Ganges to najbardziej zanieczyszczona rzeka na świecie.

Pomijam to, że zanieczyszczenia z lokalnych fabryk spływają do rzeki, bez oczyszczenia, hindusi wyrzucają do niej śmieci, zwłoki niektórych zmarłych, tych których nie można spalić, czyli śmiertelnie ukąszonych przez żmiję,kobiet w ciąży,dzieci do 10 roku życia, samobójców i świętych mężów również wrzuca się do Gangesu,to jeszcze pozostałości po kremacji, czyli kości.

Z Varanasi mamy wiele historii do opowiedzenia. Mniej lub bardziej zabawnych. Jedno mogę Wam powiedzieć - udało mi się zrobić jogę z widokiem na Ganges, ale nie był to mądry pomysł. Udało nam się skosztować banglassi, to też nie był najlepszy pomysł... Jednak trafiliśmy też na ciekawego młodego człowieka, który oprowadził nas po jednym ghacie, wyjaśnił i opowiedział to, co każdy jadący do Varanasi powinien wiedzieć lub usłyszeć czym prędzej na miejscu, żeby zrozumieć fenomen tego miejsca i traktować to miejsce poważnie.

Nie chcę przytoczyć wam wszystkich historii z Waranasi, ale pokrótce powiem, że po 10 dniach udało nam się w dobrej kondycji fizycznej opuścić Indie i przekroczyliśmy granicę Indii z Nepalem.

To, czego nauczyło nas Waranasi to bardzo osobista historia, myślę, że i dla mnie i dla Marcina, dlatego pozostawię to tak jak jest. Jeśli ktoś mnie zapyta czy polecam wybrać się do Waranasi, odpowiem, że tak, ale trzeba być przygotowanym na wszystko. Dosłownie na wszystko. Nie wiem, nie umiem opisać tego doświadczenia w mojej głowie, mimo że było to dokładnie, pisząc to, sprawdziłam datę, dokładnie 2 lata temu.

Podsumowując - każdy przeżywa Indie po swojemu, są miejsca takie jak Goa, gdzie można chillować i zapomnieć o bilecie powrotnym do kraju, a są też takie jak Hyderabad, Varanasi, które weryfikują wiele rzeczy, są miejsca mniej i bardziej święte czy kolorowe. Są też miejsca przygnębiające, smutne jak i kolorowe i radosne. Wiele zależy chyba od tego po co się jedzie do Indii, od oczekiwań względem podróży i z pewnością od zasobności portfela i czasu. Nie namawiam Was do wizyty w Indach, jestem daleka od narzucania czegokolwiek i jakkolwiek. Chciałam przedstawić Wam swój punkt widzenia :) Tak się składa, że mamy kupiony bilet do Indii na 9.04.2020, w sytuacji w której znalazł się obecnie świat, kiedy wszystko się nagle zatrzymało, nasz bilet czeka na przebukowanie. Nie wiemy jeszcze na kiedy... wiemy teraz, że nic nie wiemy. Nie wiemy co nas tam będzie czekało jeśli tam polecimy, nie wiemy jak zmieni się nasze postrzeganie rzeczywistości, jak zmienią się Indie, hindusi, turystyka backpackerska i wiele wiele innych. Niemniej jednak, z tego miejsca, wysyłam wam dużo zdrowia i dobrej energii, dziękuję, że poświęciliście swój czas na przeczytanie tego tekstu.

Na koniec, jeśli macie ochotę możecie odpalić nasz krótki film z podróży do Indii :)

Namaste,

Kinga Keyoga

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feb 25 2022

Since feb 12 wala na kong work. TBH gusto ko na mag-apply at gusto ko igrab yung JO ko sa CNX company kahit onsite mag go ako kasi ako yung tipo ng tao na hindi aasa sa pera ng ibang tao. tho, kahit partner kita, syempre sarili kong luho gusto ko ako magbabayad at pati ng bills ko. Sanay ako na kapag may gusto akong isang bagay, paghihirapan ko. Tbh, kapag nagsasabi yung bf ko na may gusto syang bilin sa next payout nya, naiinggit ako like sana all may work para mabili yung gusto. Ako ang dami ko din gusto, pero di ko mabili kasi wala akong income. Kahit partner kita, nahihiya ako na ikaw magbyad lahat ng ako dapat nagbabayad. I know na dapat tulungan, pero everytime na hindi tayo nagkakasunduan, nafifeel ko na mauuwi to sa hiwalayan at isusumbat lahat ng nagastos sakin which is iyon ang pinakaayoko sa lahat na maramdaman ulit. Ayoko na ng utang na loob na yan. Utang na loob na lahat isusumbat sayo.

Eto na naman tayo sa feeling ko na mag isa lang ako. People come and go. Yes, I know. And kaya ayoko na maattach pa kasi ganon lang din naman mangyayare.

Sa totoo lang sobra kong naghahanap ng pagmamahal at care sakin. Ang selfish ko kasi gusto ko maramdaman ko yon lagi pero bakit hirap ako paramdam sa iba yon? Ah, kasi hindi ko naramdaman yung ganong feeling so hindi ko alam pano ko paparamdam.

Kelan ba mawawala sa isip ko lahat ng nangyare sakin at ginawa sakin ng pamilya ko? Naapektuhan ako sobra. Sobra kong naapektuhan. Bakit di ko macontrol sarili ko. Bakit? Kapag hindi okay, at may nasabi sakin na kung ano, bakit ang hina ko? Bakit pilit na pumapasok sa isip ko laht ng nangyrae dati na hindi naman na dapat maisip at masali sa present? Is that means na hindi parin ako okay sa lahat? well, yes. Iniisip ko lang na okay ako pero hindi naman talaga.

Sa totoo lang gusto ko lang ng pamilya ngayon. Gusto ko ng pamilya at tao na tatanggap sakin. Na di paparamdam yung mga pinramdam sakin ng pamilya ko. Hindi na ko umaasa sa tunay kong pamilya talaga. Gusto ko mabuhay na may kasamang pamilya. Gusto ko kumain sa lamesa na kumpleto kayong lahat habang nagkkwentuhan. Yung may family day kayo kapag Sunday. Yung masasabihan mo ng nangyayare sayo about friends, work, lovelife. Yung family na may paki sayo. Yung susuportahan ka sa lahat ng bagay. Yung kapag may kailangan ka especially financial, gagawa sila ng paraan para mabigay yon dahil mahal ka nila at nag aalala sila sayo. Yung may family picture kayo. Never pa ko nagkaron ng family picture - nanay, tatay, kapatid, at ako. When kaya? Ano ba feeling ng may tatay na strict sayo? Ano ba feeling ng pinagbabawalan ka? Sa totoo lang sinasabi ko lang na masaya ako mag isa kasi nagagawa ko lahat ng gusto ko. Well deep inside. hindi ako masaya kasi walang may care sakin. Feeling ko di ako belong sa lahat.

Lahat ng hinahanap kong pagmamahal, hinahanap ko na lang sa makakarelasyon ko or sa bf ko. Pero bakit hindi kami okay nararamdaman ko lahat pati na yung feeling na mag isa?

Sa totoo lang, oo mataas pride ko dahil kaya ko eh, naging matapang ako mag isa. SORRY? Once I said it yun na yon at dina mauulit. Alam ko na kailangan mag sorry kapag may nagawa kang masama or di maganda or mali, pero kapag alam kong wala naman bakit ako magsosorry? Sobrang hirap ilabas sakin ang Sorry na yan. Bakit? Dahil din yan sa nangyare sakin before. Nakakatawa talaga epekto ng family sa present and future mo no? Lalo na yung trauma. Yung ibang tao ang dali nila sabihin na, "Wag mo kasing isipin yan. Wag mong ibalik yan. Kalimutan mo na lang. Tapos na yon. Di na dapat sinasabi yan sa present. Di kana dapat nag papaapekto dyan." Ang dali lang sabihin, pero kung kayo yung nasa sitwasyon ko masasabi nyo na lang na "Sana ganon kadali. At sana sayo na lang nangyare"

Sabi nga ng bf ko ngayon di ako makakahanap ng taong makakaintindi sa ugali ko. Worst na daw ako sa lahat. Hay. Ang sakit sobra. Kaya simula non, tinanggap ko na lang na kung maghihiwalay man kami, hinding hindi na ko makikipagrelasyon hintayin ko na lang na may tumanggap sa ugali ko at pagkatao ko pati na rin sa background na kung ano man ako esp sa trauma ko. Kapag una pa lang nagcomplain na then pass hindi pa yon ang tamang tao for me.

i'll just accept the fact that no one will accept me. Sobrang kinakahiya ko ang pagkatao ko. Dahil alam kong wala akong mapagmamalaki sa iba. Ano pagmamalaki ko? Na nabuhay akong mag isa dahil wala akong pamilya na kumalinga sakin?

Nakakaiyak na wala akong pamliya. Sobrang naiinggit ako sobra. Siguro kung meron lang akong maayos na pamilya, hindi ako mahihirapan makipag relasyon at di mahihirapan sakin ang magiging partner ko. At magugustuhan ako ng pamilya nya. Hayy ang pangarap na lang siguro ang lahat.

Mahilig ako mangarap. Yung masaya na ko nag iimagine ng mga scenarios na gusto kong mangyare at sana nangyayare sakin kung meron akong maayos na pamilya. Pero wala, hanggang pangarap na lang.

Nasira buhay ko at nawala lahat ng pangarap ko dahil sa sarili kong pamilya na dapat sila ang tumutulong sakin para maachieve ang lahat.

Lord, bakit ganito? Bakit ganitong buhay ang binigay mo sakin? Bakit? Pede ba sa susunod kong buhay ibigay mo naman ako sa maayos na pamilya. Gusto ko lang maranasan yon. Gusto ko. Gustong gusto ko.

Medyo gumaan na pakiramdam ko, Da. Yan lang naman mga gusto kong sabihin. Gusto ko lang din ng kausap so ikaw na lang din kakausapin ko. Salamat sa pakikinig ha. Ikaw lang meron ako, Da. Tayo lang nagkakaintindihan. Alam mo na kahit ipaintindi natin sa iba, at sinabi nilang naiintindihan nila tayo pero once na gumulo, wala hindi ka na nila naiintindihan. Siguro kakausapin na lang kita para di ko din maisip kung may iba bf ko o wala. Usap na lang tayo para malibang ako. Alam mo na ayoko din kumausap ng iba just to respect my bf. Sana wag kang magsawa sa pakikinig sakin ha? Pls lang. Kasi kapag nagsawa ka, mababaliw ulit ako.

Thank you sa time, medyo okay na talaga ko. xx

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FETHULLAH GÜLEN CEMAATİ’NIN HİKAYESİ: HEPİNİZ ORADAYDıNIZ! (1)

Ahmet Çınar

Çarşamba, 27 Temmuz 2016 10:06

Bugün televizyonlar, gazeteler, yorumcular “Fethullahçı Terör Örgütü” anlamına gelen “FETÖ” kısaltmasını kullanıyor olabilir ve AKP iktidarı “FETÖ”ye karşı amansız bir savaş açmış olabilir.

İyi de, “FETÖ” denilen yapının, birkaç ay önce ortaya çıkmadığı herkesin bildiği bir gerçek.

Geçen ay kurulan, bu ay da darbe yapmaya kalkan bir yapıdan ya da gökten zembille inmiş, tarih, zaman ve mekanlar üstü metafizik bir oluşumdan da söz etmiyoruz.

Fethullah Gülen hareketi, yaklaşık yarım asırdır merkez sağ ve merkez sol iktidarlar tarafından, bu iktidarların destekçisi patronlar sınıfı tarafından, 12 Eylül faşist darbesini yapan generaller tarafından, NATO ve bilumum emperyalist kurumlar tarafından desteklenmiş, büyütülmüş, güçlendirilmiş bir karanlık ağ. 2002’de iktidara getirilen AKP’nin yanına fiili “koalisyon ortağı” olarak verilmiş, 12 yıl boyunca AKP’yle birlikte Türkiye’yi yönetmiş bir gerici örgütlenme.

“VAY BE NASIL DA SIZMIŞLAR” KOMİKLİĞİ

Fethullah Gülen cemaatine ya da tarikatına ya da teşkilatına şu veya bu şekilde destek vermiş kesimlerin, 15 Temmuz darbe girişimi akşamından beri “Vay beee nasıl da sızmışlar”, “Vay beee nasıl da örgütlenmişler”, “Vay beee amma da yerleşmişler” diye şaşırması son derece tuhaf ve anlamsız, üstelik hiç de inandırıcı değil!

Soğuk Savaş’ın başlamasından kısa bir süre önce Erzurum’un Pasinler İlçesi’nde bir imamın oğlu olarak doğmuş, medrese eğitimlerinden sonra Diyanet teşkilatında imam ve vaiz olarak göreve başlamış sıradan bir devlet memurunun; bir cemaat lideri, devlet kademelerinde örgütlenmiş karanlık ilişkiler ağının bir numarası haline gelmesi elbette tesadüfle açıklanamaz. Ve kendiliğinden olacak bir iş değildir.

ÇIKIŞ NOKTASI: KOMÜNİZMLE MÜCADELE DERNEĞİ

Fethullah Gülen’in hayatının hangi yönde ilerleyeceği, ileriki yıllarda hangi misyonlarla donatılacağının ilk işareti 1963’te Erzurum’da kuruluşunda bizzat yer aldığı bir dernekle başlar: Komünizmle Mücadele Derneği’dir o derneğin adı.

Fethullah Gülen, Komünizmle Mücadele Derneği'ni kurduğu yıllarda...

Soğuk Savaş yılları olanca hızıyla devam ederken, emperyalizmin Türkiye üzerindeki hesapları ve tasarrufları acımasızlığıyla sürerken, Komünizmle Mücadele Dernekleri teşkilatlanmaya başlar Türkiye’de. Fethullah Gülen’in, kamuoyu sahnesine çıkışı işte tam da bu yıllara rastlar. Edirne, Kırklareli, İzmir, Edremit, Manisa, Bornova’da devlet katındaki resmi görevleri sürerken; diğer yandan da “gayriresmi görevleri”ni icra etmektedir Fethullah Gülen. İşte “Hocaefendi” ünvanını da bu yıllarda kazanmaya başlar. 1975-76’da Anadolu’nun çeşitli kentlerinde “turneye” çıkarak “Kuran ve İlim”, “Altın Nesil”, “İçtimai Adalet ve Nübüvvet”, “Darwinizm” başlıklı konferanslar verir ve taraftar toplamaya başlar.

GÜLEN’E “DEVLETLÜ” DESTEĞİ: HER DAİM

Fethullah Gülen’in bu örgütlenme çalışmaları, Genelkurmayıyla, hükümetiyle, patronlar sınıfıyla bütün bir devlet yönetiminin benimsediği “anti-komünist” yönelimle uyum içindedir. “Soğuk Savaş”ın NATO-ABD cephesinde yerini alan Türkiye, Anadolu’da “Altın Nesil” yaratmaya çalışan bu kendinden menkul “Hocaefendi”den rahatsız olmamakta, bilakis Fethullah Gülen’i alttan alta desteklemekte, büyütmektedir.

12 Mart darbesinden sonra adet olduğu üzere tutuklansa da “beraat ettirilmiş”; 12 Eylül darbesinden sonra adet olduğu üzere hakkında “yakalanma emri” çıksa da adım adım Anadolu’yu gezdiği halde bir türlü “yakalanamamış”tır. Arkasındaki “devletlü” desteğini en somut olarak hissettiği yıllar 12 Eylül yıllarıdır Fethullah Gülen’in.

KENAN EVREN CUNTASINA SELAM

12 Eylül darbesinden bir ay sonra, Sızıntı dergisinin “Ekim 1980” sayısında “Son Karakol” başlıklı bir yazı kaleme alan Fethullah Gülen, Kenan Evren ve cuntasına selam çakmaktadır. Şöyle yazmıştır Gülen: “Ve, işte şimdi, binbir ümit ve sevinç içinde, asırlık bekleyişin tuluû saydığımız, bu son dirilişi, son karakolun varlık ve bekasına alamet sayıyor; ümidimizin tükendiği yerde, Hızır gibi imdadımıza yetişen Mehmetçiğe bir kere daha selam duruyoruz.”

O günden sonra Kenan Evren elinde Kuran’la kent kent gezip ayetler okurken, diğer yandan Fethullah Gülen de Anadolu’yu adım adım gezmekte, darbenin, NATO’nun, ABD’nin, “ulul emre itaat”in faziletlerini anlatmaktadır lisan-ı hâl ile…

Fethullah Gülen, 80’li yıllardaki “fiili” mesai arkadaşı Kenan Evren’i yıllar sonra “cennetlik” ilan etmiş, 31 Ocak 2005’te Milliyet’e verdiği demeçte, “Evren Paşa, seçmeli din derslerini mecburi yapmakla yararlı bir iş yapmıştır. Gençlerin çoğu onun bu icraatı vesilesiyle din eğitiminden nasiplerini almışlardır. Bu iş kanaatimce öyle büyüktür ki doğrusunu Allah bilir hiçbir sevabı olmasa bile bu icraatı ona yetebilir, ahirette kurtuluşuna vesile olabilir, cennete de gidebilir” demiştir.

Fethullah Gülen’in devlet yönetimindekilerle, siyasi aktörlerle daha yakın ilişkisi 1980’lerde giderek daha da artmış, “kanaat önderi” sıfatıyla açılışlarda, toplantılarda, törenlerde boy göstermeye başlamıştır.

Özal hükümetine doğrudan, açık ve tam destek veren cemaat üyeleri, eğitimden sağlığa, ordudan polise kadar kamu teşkilatlarında “önemli mevkilere” gelmeye, getirilmeye başlanmıştır.

“SIZDILAR” MASALI: SIZMADILAR YERLEŞTİRİLDİLER!

Görüldüğü üzere, 15 Temmuz’dan bu yana devam edegelen “sızdılar” söylemi, sadece bir lafazanlıktan ve boş sözden ibarettir. Fethullah Gülen cemaati hiçbir yere sızmamış, genel bir devlet politikası olarak bulundukları mevkilere, makamlara yerleştirilmişlerdir.

Bunda dönemin siyasi iktidarlarının vebali saymakla bitmez.

1980’ler ve 90’larda Özal, Demirel, Çiller, Yılmaz, Ecevit hükümetleri döneminde tüm kamu kuruluşlarına yerleşmekle kalmamışlar, kendi sermayelerini, finansal güçlerini oluşturmuşlar, işadamlarını yaratmışlardır.

Yine bu dönemde Abraham Foxman, Morton Abramowitz, Papa II. John Paul gibi tanınmış din ve devlet adamları ile temasa geçen Fethullah Gülen, donatıldığı misyon ve vizyonları hakkıyla yerine getirmeye çalışıyordu.

Merkezi ABD'de bulunan, Yahudilerin kurduğu İftira ve İnkârla Mücadele Birliği'nin Başkanı ABD'li avukat Abraham Foxman ile Gülen'in samimiyeti...

Fethullah Gülen’in gönüllü PR çalışmasını yapan emperyalist kurum, kuruluş ve yayınlar da az değildi. ABD'den Foreign Policy ve Birleşik Krallık'tan Prospect dergilerinin oluşturduğu “Dünya'nın ilk 100 entellektüeli” listesinde Gülen de yer alıyor, Time dergisi tarafından “dünyanın en etkili 100 kişisinden biri” olarak gösteriliyordu.

Türkiye’de de kimi liberal, postmodern “akademisyenler” Fethullah Gülen üzerine “sosyolojik(!)”, “bilimsel(!)” kanaatler oluşturup, kamuoyuna “toplumsal rıza”lar pompalamakta geri kalmıyorlardı.

GÜLEN’İN BERAAT ETTİRİLDİĞİ DAVA

Fethullah Gülen’in korunup kollanması ve de himayesi meselesine bir kez daha bakmakta yarar var:

Yıl 2000, Fethullah Gülen hakkında Ankara DGM Başsavcılığı tarafından bir iddianame hazırlanır.

İddianamede Fethullah Gülen cemaatinin amacı “Devletin tüm sistemlerinde İslam hükümlerini egemen kılarak teokratik bir İslam diktatörlüğünü kurmak” olarak açıklanır.

İddianamede şu satırlar dikkat çekicidir:

“Fethullah Gülen laik, demokratik ve sosyal bir hukuk devleti olan Türkiye Cumhuriyeti'ni sona erdirip, yerine şer'i yasaların hakim olduğu İslam devletini kurmak için okullarında beyinlerini yıkadığı gençlik ile oluşturacağı toplumu kullanmayı planladığı tespit edilmiştir.

Fethullah Gülen, demokratik usuller ile ılımlı İslam görüntüsü ile kamufle edilmiş yöntemi,

Toplumun önemli bir kısmı tarafından kabul görmesine neden olan yurt içi ve yurt dışındaki okulları vasıta olarak kullanması,

Papa ile görüşerek sadece Türkiye'de değil, dünyadaki müslümanları yönetmeyi amaçlayan ruhani liderliğe olan ilgisi,

Siyasi parti, kişi ve bazı devlet kadroları tarafından kabul görmesi nedeniyle hedefine ulaşmada devlet rejimini istismar etmesi,

Dini ve siyasi yapısını sürekli canlı tutan kaynağı belirsiz finans desteği ile,

Ülkemizdeki en güçlü ve etkin irticai yapılanma olarak değerlendirilmiştir.”

DGM İDDİANAMESİNDEN: İŞTE CEMAATİN STRATEJİSİ

Aynı iddianamede Fethullah Gülen örgütünün stratejisi şöyle açıklanmaktadır:

"Fethullah Gülen, İslamcı ideolojik bir yaklaşımla, bulunduğu legal yolu muhafaza ederek, sahibi olduğu etkin mali gücü ile;

A- Bünyesinde bulunan vakıf, okul ve dersaneleri kullanarak eğitilmiş gençlerden oluşan bir taban oluşturmak,

B- Devletin bütün kadrolarında, bütün bürokraside, Milli Eğitim Bakanlığı ve Emniyet Teşkilatında kadrolaşmak,

C- Yurt dışında Türkiye’de kurulacak siyasal islama sempati ile bakacak bir gençlik oluşturmak istemektedir.

Çizilen hoşgörü ve barış tabloları ile bazı devlet çevrelerini etkileyen Fethullah Gülen, hedefine ulaşıncaya kadar kamuoyu faaliyetlerine destek verdiği imajını yaratarak, toplumun gerçeği görmesinin önünü, ılımlı görünüşü ve demokrasi şemsiyesine sığınarak kesmektedir.

Cumhuriyet düzenine ‘Kafirler düzeni’ diyen bu şahıs, bugün bu düzeni ister görünerek, bazı kesimleri bu davranışına inandırabilmektedir.

Fethullah Gülen oluşturduğu öğrenci seçme ekipleri ile köy ve semtleri dolaşarak zeki ve becerikli öğrencileri seçmekte, sağladığı imkanlar ile kendisine bağlamaktadır. Fethullah Gülen’in düşünceleri öğrencilere evlerde, okullarda, kamplarda beyin yıkama metotları ile öğretilmektedir. Bu toplantılarda Atatürk, devrimleri ile toplumun İslam’dan ve inançtan uzaklaştırıldığı için Deccal (Ahir zamanda ortaya çıkacak fitnenin başı) olarak tanıtılmaktadır.

Fethullah Gülen sahip olduğu imkanlar ile semavi dinlerin temsilcileri ile başlattığı diyalog vasıtası ile ‘Dünya Dinler Birliği’ adı altında bir oluşuma zemin hazırlamış ve bu oluşum yönünde İslam Dini’nin temsilcisi olma yönünde uluslararası alanda izlenen ve karşılıklı çıkarlara dayanan bir stratejinin ilk sayfalarını da açmıştır.

Fethullah Gülen faaliyetlerinde gösterdiği gizlilik, taraftarlarının kendisine bağlılığı, etkili, kararlı ve merkeziyetçi yönetimi ile ülkemizin en güçlü irticai yapılanmasıdır.

Fethullah Gülen şeriat düzeni hedefine ulaşmak için özellikle gençlik kesimini sabırlı bir yöntem ile kendisine bağlamayı hedefleyen bir strateji takip ederek, bunlar vasıtasıyla toplumun bütününe hakim olmayı ve diğer yönden yürütme ve yasama erklerini hedefi doğrultusunda kullanmayı amaçlayan bir politika izlemektedir."

CEMAATİN TEŞKİLAT YAPISI İDDİANAMEDE AYRINTILI BİÇİMDE YER ALMIŞ

İddianamede Gülen cemaatinin teşkilatı ise şu sözlerle anlatılmaktadır:

"Zirvede Fethullah Gülen olmak üzere, silsile yolu ile bir yere kadar inen bir yapılanmayı kapsamaktadır.

Tarikatın başı: Fethullah Gülen, danışman kadrosu, şehir imamları, esnafı organize eden imamlar, semtlerden sorumlu imamlar, ev düzeyinde görevli imamlar, bireyleri kontrol eden imamlar. Fethullah Gülen öğrencilerin örgütlenmesine özel bir önem vermektedir. Fethullah Gülen yapılanmasının özünü teşkil eden Işık evlerinde tecrübesiz öğrenciler, kendilerini Fethullah Gülen’e tam bir teslimiyete götürecek eğitimden geçmektedirler.

Fethullah Gülen grubunun faaliyetleri bütün yurt sathında yaygın bir görünüm arz etmekte ise de, özellikle Samsun-Adana hattının batısında kalan illerde, üniversite çevrelerinde ve Doğu’da Erzurum İli’nde yoğunlaşmıştır.

Fethullah Gülen Grubu yurt sathına yaygın 88 vakıf, 20 dernek, 128 özel okul, 218 şirket, 129 dershane ve yaklaşık 500 öğrenci yurdunun yanı sıra biri İngilizce olmak üzere 17 yayın organı, ortalama 250 bin tirajlı gazete, TV İstasyonu, ulusal düzeyde yayın yapan 2 radyo istasyonu, faizsiz finans kurumu, bir sigorta şirketini denetimi altında bulundurmaktadır."

Tabii bu rakamlar 16 sene öncesine ait!

CEMAATİN TSK MESAİSİ 16 YIL ÖNCEKİ İDDİANAMEDE TEK TEK ANLATILMIŞ

İddianamede şu satırlar ise hayli çarpıcı... Gülen cemaatinin Türk Silahlı Kuvvetleri içinde nasıl örgütlendiği, 2000 tarihini taşıyan bu iddianamede şu satırlarla anlatılıyor:

"Fethullah Gülen Grubunun özellikle eğitim alanında zaman zaman devletten de ileri imkanlara sahip olduğu gözlenmektedir. Fethullah Gülen Grubu, planlı, programlı, sinsi çalışmalarının önünde tek engel olarak Türk Silahlı Kuvvetlerini görmektedir.

Türk Silahlı Kuvvetlerine karşı uyguladığı politika, hoş görünme, Türk Silahlı Kuvvetlerine karşı bazı politikacılardan alınmış tavizlerle polisi güçlendirme, böylece denge sağlama, etkinleştiği polis camiasını gerektiğinde Türk Silahlı Kuvvetlerine karşı kullanma şeklindedir.

Türk Silahlı Kuvvetlerini ele geçirme amacıyla sızma politikasını sessiz ve derinden devam ettirmektedir."

'CEMAAT 10 YIL İÇİNDE TSK İÇİNDE SÖZ SAHİBİ OLACAK'

"Türk Silahlı Kuvvetleri mensupları arasına sızma çalışmalarının yanı sıra subay ve astsubay çocuklarını kendi okullarına ve dershanelerine kaydettirmeye, yetiştirilen bu çocukları askeri okullara sokmaya çalışmaktadır.

Fethullah Gülen tarafından, silahlı kuvvetler içinde yapılanabilmek ve ileride etkinliğe kavuşabilmek amacıyla yeni projeler üretilmeye başlanmış, bu çerçevede askeri okullarda okuyan öğrenciler önce fiili hedef olarak belirlenmiş, kültür düzeyi yüksek, kendine bağlı, türban takmayan bayanların askeri öğrenciler ile tanışmaları ve evlenmelerinin sağlanabilmesi için gerekli vasatı sağlayacak bir yapılanmaya gitmiştir. Fethullah Gülen, bu yöntem ile 10 yıl içinde Türk Silahlı Kuvvetleri içinde söz sahibi olacağı bir konuma gelmeyi planlamaktadır.”

VE BERAAT ETTİRİLDİ…

Nasıl… İlginç değil mi?

Ankara DGM tarafından açılan bu dava, Mart 2007'de Fethullah Gülen'in beraatiyle sonuçlanmış, Haziran 2008'de Yargıtay Genel Kurulu Fethullah Gülen'in beraatini oybirliğiyle onamıştır.

Fethullah Gülen hareketinin büyütülmesinde Tayyip Erdoğan’dan Abdullah Gül’e, Bülent Arınç’dan Melih Gökçek’e, Özal’dan Çiller’re, Ecevit’den Baykal’a, ANAP’dan DYP’ye, SHP’den CHP’ye kadar bütün bir düzen siyasetinin vebali var.

CEMAATİN TSK’YA “SIZMASI” 1986’DA NOKTA DERGİSİNDE

Dönemin ünlü haber-yorum dergisi Nokta (sonraki yıllarda cemaat tarafından satın alınacaktır) bir sayısını Fethullahçılara ayırır.

Derginin 28 Aralık 1986’da yayınlanan sayısının kapağında ifade “Orduya sızan dinci grup: Fethullahçılar” şeklindedir.

Can San ve Ruşen Çakır tarafından hazırlanan habere göz atmakta yarar var:

“Üç askeri lisede yapılan soruşturmalarda Fethullahçı oldukları saptanan 66 öğrenci okuldan atıldı. Dinci grubun hazırladığı kurslarla öğrencileri sınavlara hazırladığı ve onlar aracılığıyla okullarda örgütlenme faaliyetine girdiği saptandı.

Bursa’da bir evde toplanan bir grup Işıklar Askeri Lisesi öğrencisi, büyük bir dikkatle ‘abilerini’ dinliyorlardı. ”Kurmay oluncaya kadar dişinizi sıkın, kendinizi belli etmeyin. Gözünüzle namaz kılın. 2000’li yıllarda Türkiye’yi kavrayacağız.” Yaşları 14 ila 16 arasında değişen askeri okul öğrencilerine ‘güç bir görev’ verilmişti. Türkiye’de yıllardır laikliğin kalesi olarak bilinen Silahlı Kuvvetler’e sızmak.

Aynı günlerde İstanbul’un Pendik, Çengelköy, Beşiktaş, Ortaköy gibi semtlerindeki bazı evlerde de Kuleli Askeri Lisesi’nin öğrencileri hafta sonlarında benzer direktifler alıyorlar. İzmir Maltepe Askeri Lisesi’nden bazı öğrenciler de aynı amaçla hummalı bir faaliyeti kendi kentlerinde sürdürüyorlardı. Alınan direktifler saflara yeni öğrenciler katmak yolundaydı. Kimi öğrencilerin kendilerine gösterdikleri yakınlık bu genç örgütçüleri oldukça umutlandırıyordu. Kısacası Genelkurmay Başkanı Org. Necdet Üruğ’un uyarılarına kadar her şey yolunda gidiyordu. Genelkurmay Başkanı'nın ”İrtica faaliyetlerine katıldıkları hakkında kesin kanaat uyandıran Silahlı Kuvvetler mensuplarının bildirildiğinden 24 saat içerisinde sicilen ve resen emekliye çıkartılmasını” emretmesiyle harekete geçiliyor, İstanbul Kuleli, Bursa Işıklar ve İzmir Maltepe Askeri Liseleri'nde önceden tespit edilen dinci sızma faaliyetleri ile ilgili çalışmalar böylece hız kazanıyordu.

İlk olarak Kuleli’de büyük bir soruşturma başlatıyordu. İstihbarat Subayları’nın tespit ettiği bazı öğrencilerin ifadelerinin alınmasıyla soruşturma derinleştirilince, olayın tahmin edilenden de önemli boyutlarda olduğu gerçeğiyle karşılaşılacaktı. İfadeler ışığında öğrencilerin hafta sonları toplantı yaptıkları evler tespit ediliyor, kendilerini yönlendiren siviller belirleniyor, kısacası tüm ilişki ağı çorap söküğü gibi ortaya çıkartılıyordu. Sonuçta dinci faaliyetlere katıldıkları kanıtlanan 100’e yakın öğrencinin ifadesi alınıyor, bunların içerisinde yönlendirici konumda olan 33 tanesinin okulla ilişiği kesiliyordu. Okuldan atılmayanlara ise ihtar cezası veriliyor, yakın denetime alınıyorlardı.

Soruşturmanın kuşkusuz en önemli bulgusu Kuleli’deki şeriatçı örgütlenmenin ardında tek bir grup vardı: Fethullahçılar…”

YARIN:

Fethullah Gülen’in arkadaşları: Düzen siyasetinin tüm aktörleri... Özal, Çiller, Ecevit, Baykal, Erdoğan, Gül, TÜSİAD, Şerif Mardin…

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Chicago’s Brunch Takeout & Delivery Guide added to Google Docs

Chicago’s Brunch Takeout & Delivery Guide

There’s a good chance your life used to involve weekend brunch. Maybe one with bottomless mimosas, or sugary french toasts that could have been engineered by an eight-year-old. But just because we’re in the middle of quarantine doesn’t mean you can’t have eggs benedict, pancakes, or a grain bowl to give you the necessary energy to clean your apartment with a Q-Tip for the third time this week. Plenty of restaurants across the city offer brunch for takeout and delivery. Some even serve it seven days a week, because no one even knows (or cares) what day it is anymore, anyway.

The spots Wherewithall $ $ $ $ American  in  Avondale ,  Logan Square $$$$ 3472 N Elston Ave 8.7 /10

Almost zero good has come out of the current situation. But if we were forced to come up with something positive to say, here it is: Wherewithall now makes brunch, and it’s available for carryout. The menu changes every week, but you can expect things like housemade pastries, focaccia with iberico ham and egg, and suggested wine pairings - all available for curbside pickup or delivery.

Over Easy Cafe $ $ $ $ American ,  Latin  in  Ravenswood $$$$ 4943 N Damen Ave Not

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The only complaint we’ve had about Over Easy Cafe in Ravenswood is that it takes forever to get a table on the weekend. Well, turns out that’s not a problem we have to worry about anymore. Luckily, they’re offering contactless pickup - just pay online with a credit card. You’ll find dishes like pancakes, benedicts, and specials like the tiramisu french toast (with espresso mascarpone and rum caramel sauce.)

All Together Now $ $ $ $ American  in  Ukrainian Village $$$$ 2119 W Chicago Ave 7.8 /10

Seems like everywhere we look this cafe and wine shop is doing something cool during the restaurant shutdown. And on the weekends, they’re offering hand-rolled bagels. They have plain and everything, along with plain and scallion cream cheese too. And if you want, you can also get yours with trout spread, which is smoky and delicious.

 Christina Slaton Happy Camper $ $ $ $ American ,  Bar Food ,  Pizza  in  Old Town $$$$ 1209 N Wells St 7.4 /10

This pizza spot offers brunch for delivery and carryout, seven days a week. You can get a breakfast pizza with eggs, bacon, and cheese, breakfast tacos or sandwiches, and they even have Bloody Mary kits. They also have a pizza and prosecco deal, if you want to make mimosas.

Beatrix $ $ $ $ American ,  Cafe/Bakery  in  Streeterville $$$$ 671 N St. Clair Not

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The Streeterville location of Beatrix is offering a $30 brunch meal for two. It includes eggs, brown sugar bacon, toast, lemon ricotta pancakes, coffee, and orange juice. It’s pickup only, and you have to order it by 8pm the night before.

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Summer House has a few options for weekend brunch. You can order egg sandwiches and breakfast burritos, or opt for one of the family-style meals. The full breakfast feeds four, and includes eggs, bacon or sausage, potatoes, and english muffins. Or there’s the pancake party that comes with a dozen pancakes, berries, sprinkles, chocolate chips, whipped cream, and maple syrup.

Left Coast Food & Juice $ $ $ $ Cafe/Bakery  in  Lakeview $$$$ 2878 N Lincoln Ave Not

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If sitting alone in your apartment with a dozen pancakes doesn’t align with your productivity goals, consider ordering from Left Coast instead. This spot has all sorts of healthy options available for takeout and delivery - like acai and grain bowls, tofu wraps, and fresh-pressed juices. So, if the last “vitamin” you had was the CBD you’ve been adding to everything, get food from here.

 Christina Slaton Baker Miller $ $ $ $ American ,  Cafe/Bakery  in  Lincoln Square ,  Ravenswood $$$$ 4655 N Lincoln Ave 8.2 /10

This is the type of bakery that makes everything from scratch, including toast and jam, biscuit sandwiches, cinnamon rolls, and other baked goods. Their weekend menu changes, but whatever they have will be delicious. Available for carryout and delivery.

Bryn Mawr Breakfast Club $ $ $ $ American  in  North Park $$$$ 3348 W Bryn Mawr Ave Not

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If you’re familiar with M Henry in Andersonville, you’ll recognize much of the food at Bryn Mawr Breakfast Club in North Park. The food here is very similar - with tasty things like bread pudding french toast and salmon benedict. Available for pickup and delivery.

MingHin Cuisine $$$$ 2168 S. Archer Ave.

Minghin is our favorite dim sum spot in Chicago, and the Chinatown location has its full menu available for delivery. So, order everything, put it on your bar cart, and roll it around your living room. Ta da, you’re at brunch.

 Sandy Noto D Cuisine $ $ $ $ Chinese ,  Dim Sum  in  Lincoln Park $$$$ 2723 N Clark St 7.6 /10

This is another one of our favorite spots for dim sum. And while the menu at D Cuisine is pretty short, what they do have is delicious. You’ll find excellent pork buns, smooth and creamy steamed egg buns, shrimp dumplings, and sesame balls that are crispy on the outside and perfectly chewy inside. It’s all available for takeout and delivery.

Manny's Cafeteria & Delicatessen $ $ $ $ Deli  in  South Loop $$$$ 1141 S. Jefferson St. 8.0 /10

This classic deli is open seven days a week starting at 7am. And you can order pretty much anything you’d want for breakfast - from eggs to pancakes to cereal to fried matzah. Have it delivered, or go pick it up.

Mellow Yellow Restaurant $$$$ 1508 E 53rd St

Picture a classic breakfast spot - the kind that has a laminated menu full of pancakes, skillets, hash browns, and omelets. That’s Mellow Yellow, a Hyde Park staple that’s been around since 1976. They’re offering delivery and carryout, so you can turn your living room into an all-day diner. Except you’re responsible for making your own bottomless coffee.

Healthy Substance $ $ $ $ Mexican ,  Vegetarian ,  Vegan  in  Garfield Ridge $$$$ 6852 W. Archer Ave Not

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Good news if you’re vegan and like Mexican food - Healthy Substance is offering carryout and delivery. Everything here is made in-house, from meat substitutes in things like the chorizo breakfast burrito, to the “eggs” and tortillas in the chilaquiles. Don’t forget to order a vegan pastry too.

 Sandy Noto Tiztal Cafe $ $ $ $ Mexican  in  Ravenswood ,  Uptown $$$$ 4631 N Clark St 8.1 /10

There are other things on the menu at Tiztal in Uptown, but you really just need to order their fantastic chilaquiles - made with fresh chips, chihuahua cheese, and a delicious green salsa. Available for pickup and delivery.

River Valley Farmer's Table $ $ $ $ American ,  Brunch  in  Ravenswood $$$$ 1820 W Wilson Ave Not

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We’re at a point where we’d much rather be doing our grocery shopping at a specialty store like River Valley than going into the Mad Max-esque wasteland that is Jewel. So while you’re browsing online for whole bean coffee and tiny jars of jam, go ahead and order some prepared food for brunch. This spot has freshly-baked muffins, burritos, and breakfast sandwiches - and everything is available for curbside pickup and delivery.

Batter & Berries $ $ $ $ Brunch  in  Lincoln Park $$$$ 2748 N Lincoln Ave Not

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The specialty at Batter and Berries in Lincoln Park is french toast - specifically the flights, which come with four different kinds (like strawberry or lemon) and vary each weekend. They also have specials (like peach cobbler) and offer collaborations with other spots, like Shawn Michelle’s in Bronzeville. Available for curbside pickup and delivery.

Chicago's Home Of Chicken & Waffles $$$$ 3947 S King Dr

Guess what you should order at Chicken And Waffles? Yes, the chicken and waffles, which is available for curbside pickup and delivery. Choose from dark or light meat, or a combination of both. And if chicken isn’t your thing, you can also opt for catfish and waffles, but combining fish with maple syrup is still pending FDA approval.

Egg-O-Holic $$$$ 833 W Chicago Ave

As the not-very-subtle name indicates, this Indian spot focuses on eggs. This means the menu is full of dishes like hard-boiled eggs with chana masala, egg bhurji, and roti filled with masali eggs and cheese. They’re open all day and available for pickup and/or delivery.

Honeybear Cafe $$$$ 7036 N Clark St

This fantastic breakfast spot in Rogers Park had the terrible luck of opening right before restaurants closed for dine-in service. But it’s still going strong, making delicious food that’s available for takeout and delivery. You can expect things like waffle sandwiches, apple butter pancakes, and biscuits and gravy.

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🌻🌻🌻 i know i wrote in the doc with u but share them they good

sadagsd of COURSE!!! i’ll include a couple with masali too :3c

Dorian: You spend an awful lot of time running around Skyhold.  You should let us come to you sometime.

Arwel: What can I say, I enjoy the freedom.

Dorian: Can’t say I’m complaining.  Of the people I love to watch run around, I love watching you the most.

Arwel: Just watching?

Dorian: Oh?  Is that an invitation?

Arwel: Just a comment.  You have other senses you could indulge.

Masali: Ugh, get a room.

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Arwel: See that?  Looks like a penis.

Masali: (snickers) Arwel, look at that.  Totally a penis.

Arwel: There’s another in the sky.  Very penis shaped.

Solas: Did you just call the Breach…“penis-shaped?”

Masali: Ugh, no, he said very penis-shaped.

Dorian: Doesn’t it look more like the...other thing?

Arwel: Look, Masali, Dorian can’t even say vagina.

Masali: Say the word, Dorian.  Say pussy.

Dorian: Yes, boo me for trying to maintain a sense of propriety to this conversation.

Solas: That is if you could call it a conversation at all.

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Iron Bull: How many push ups can you do with arms like those?

Arwel: Never counted.

Iron Bull: No?  What’s your workout routine?

Arwel: These days?  Wine and a good book.

Iron Bull: Taking for granted your good blood, I see.

Arwel: Good blood?  As far as my family’s concerned, it’s all rotten.