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weaselle · 6 years ago

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COMPLETE SHORT STORY

WRITING-PROMPT-S.TUMBLR.COM/POST/175961780920: PROMPT: YOU ARE A CREATURE WITH A FAERY MOM AND A VAMPIRE DAD. FROM YOUR MOM’S SIDE YOU’RE ALLERGIC TO IRON. FROM YOUR DAD’S SIDE YOU NEED BLOOD.

(special thanks again to desertskald for this drawing, which touched my heart)

A few days after your birth, your condition is diagnosed by an old gnome that makes house calls, who tells your parents that their daughter may not survive the week. Your vampire dad stays up all day in a sunless room researching. By evening he has a list of animals with blood that carries oxygen utilizing hemocyanin, similar to hemoglobin, but copper based. These creatures are all sea creatures, so your family moves to the shore.

The blood of various mollusks, crustaceans, and cephalopods is enough to keep you alive, but not healthy. Your father, obsessed with finding a way to de-ironize human blood, becomes a vampiric mad inventor, sort of a Dr. Frankenstein meets the Dad from Honey I Shrunk the Kids. He’s constantly coming to you with his latest experimental invention - homemade alchemical tablets that are supposed to dissolve in blood and turn iron molecules into gold (but half the time they change it to silver, which is equally problematic) fang tip filters that fit over your teeth and screen the blood (which actually works, they’re just so delicate they constantly break, often in the biting process, rendering them useless) heavily altered summoning rituals (if I can summon the whole demon, why can’t I summon just its blood?) various magic potion additives for mixing into blood (okay but you have to follow the recipe EXACTLY or you’ll leak all your minerals out of your eyes, and your bones will melt. You know what? never mind, give me that back) centrifugal devices featuring magnets (that one had a lot of promise, but none of the models ever quite did the whole job, and they weigh a ton)….

While your father is determined to discover a process that will allow you to feed on humans, your mother focuses on fairy magic hacks - she teaches you how to set circle traps, and syphon health from people, but, like all fairy magic, there is a trade off. The more health you syphon, the worse your health the next day when it wears off; it’s like a hangover. And, like with a lot of the darker magics, it becomes a little less effective each time you do it, requiring more and more health be syphoned to achieve the same gain. So she teaches you more things, how to use glamor to seem convincingly healthy, how to float instead of walk, how to ensnare the minds of mortals to use them as temporary servants if you need things. How to temporarily access various kinds of life force from forests, from the wind, from the creatures of the local biome, etc,. Standing next to you on the beach at night, she shows you how to pull power directly from the magic of the full moon, and use it to experience a brief respite from your sickliness… which grows slowly worse.

It’s all so tiring. You spend more and more time on the beach, sitting in tide-pools, staring out to sea, motionless. Time flows by without touching your immortal parents, and hardly anything changes. Your mother wanders off to follow her self interest, as fairies are wont to do, but she visits often. Your father is obsessed as only a vampire can be, and barely remembers to get enough to drink; many nights you have to ask him “Dad, when is the last time you exsanguinated anyone?”

Years pass.

One night as you are sitting on a rock amid the rising tide, idly draining crabs of their blood while lost in thought, you finally notice that every time you reach down into surf, another crab is put into your reaching hand. Looking down into the water, you see the laughing face of a playful young woman, and that’s how you meet Neera.

Neera, you learn, is half werewolf. Every full moon she must turn into a wolf, and so she can’t live in Finfolkheem, the crystal-halled deep sea home of her mother’s people, which is a three week journey from the nearest beach. And she can’t live with her father on land, of course. She doesn’t even know where he is, or if he’s alive. On her mother’s side, she’s finfolk, and part ceasg, part selkie, which somehow has something to do with her mother’s family and their ancient tradition of vacationing along the shores of Shetland. “I’m a total mutt,” she says, laughing, and you can’t help but smile. Her eyes are like black opal. She’s beautiful. Neera spends a lot of time alone. “Feral,” she grins, but, while loneliness has made you quite and shy, it seems to have had the opposite effect on Neera. She’s an amazing shape shifter. She can have a lower half that is plush-furred and flippered like a seal, or jewel-scaled and finned like a fish, and she can magically remove her fur or scales like a thick skirt, to reveal human legs. And while she is helpless to be anything but a wolf for three days out of the month, she can choose to be a wolf anytime she wants. “And I can be like, part wolf part human, like this” she shows you. “AND I can almost change into a whole seal, like great-gran, she’s a selkie, even though her daughter and grand daughter, that’s my mother, can’t do it” she tells you excitedly, “probably because of my were-blood; great-gran thinks selkies and werewolves may have been related way back when, that would kind of explain why I can take my scale-tail off the same way selkies change, so I think I’ll be able to go full seal. I haven’t quite got the trick of it yet, but soon I think. Mother hates me trying; when I first started I would turn into a wolf instead, and I almost drowned a couple times.” “My mother’s people don’t really like me” she confides one day, “most folk are frightened of me, because of my father; I even scare my siren cousins a little” she says, looking at you out of the corner of her eye in a rare moment of vulnerability. “Don’t worry, my dad’s a vampire,” you say, baring your fangs at her, “no werewolf is going to make me nervous” But she does make you nervous. But not, like, scared nervous. You still can’t believe she wants to keep hanging out with you. The two of you are soon spending almost all your time together, down on the beach. When your mother visits, she is glad her daughter has found “some fey creature” to be friends with, and you father is happy that you’re happy. “That’s great! My little fruitbat has a friend.” He looks up sharply “does she have red blood, or does she bleed blue?” “NO, Dad, I’m not going to eat Neera” you tell him, rolling your eyes. “Yeah, okay,” he agrees “seal and wolf, that’s a lot of mammal anyway, probably hemoglobin all the way…” he trails off as he resumes tinkering with a ferrous gel he’s trying to entice a half-tame poltergeist into possessing. Neera tells you about her ceasg family members “They’re basically Scottish mermaids closely related to the finfolk, they can live in lakes, rivers, seas and oceans; My grandmother was a full blooded freshwater ceasg, my mother is half ceasg, half finfolk and selkie. Have I told you about the time I met some oceanic ceasgs? The saltwater ceasgs can grow monstrous big, like if a whale was a mermaid!” Her stories are captivating, like everything about Neera. You grow more and more sickly, but you hardly care, spending your time on the beach watching Neera frolic in the waves and listening to the stories of her adventures. She discovers that your vampire heritage means that breathing is optional for you, and she guides you carefully to some nearby underwater caves. It’s the most beautiful adventurous thing you’ve ever experienced, until later that night, when you return to the beach and lay on your back in the surf, looking at the stars with Neera, and she reaches over and takes your hand in hers. ... “What would happen if you drank my blood for real?” She asks one evening as the two of you watch the waves. “Well, I’d have a terrible reaction to the iron in your blood, and I’d probably die.” “I thought faeries and vampires were immortal though.” “SOME faeries are immortal, others just live for thousands of years.” “Yeah, but, wouldn’t your vampire blood tip the scales there, make you true immortal?” “Probably,” you shrug “Actually yeah, Dad is pretty sure it would.“ “That’s cool,” she ruffles then smoothes the fur just below her hip; she’s been working on her selkie form. “Mermaids and werewolves and everything I am don’t really… I’ll probably only live about 200 years. I wish I had that vampire thing going on” Your compromised immortality is an uncomfortable subject for you, but the thought of Neera dying fills you with horror “It wouldn’t save me from death by iron though; faeries and vampires can be killed, they just don’t often die of old age. I might though. I keep getting worse” “Oh,” she leans against you for a moment, and kisses your shoulder. “But what if you weren’t allergic to iron?” She’s asking a moment later - nothing keeps Neera down for long - “What would happen if you drank my blood then?” “Well,” you say, playfully, “If I didn’t drain you empty, you’d be my thrall; You’d be under my spell, and you’d do anything I told you. For a while. It would wear off eventually.” Neera wiggles deeper into the sand “Your servant? Could be fun. But I thought I’d become a vampire too.” “No, for that after I drank almost all of your blood, you’d have to drink mine. If you could stomach it.” “Oh, come on,” she says, smiling with a mouthfull of teeth like piranha “you know I’d eat you right up” making you blush and change the subject. By the time you realize how deeply in love you are, it is obvious that you are dying. Vampires can’t live long on the blood of crustaceans; you’ve been dying this whole time, and the only reason you are still alive is because your fairy blood has made dying take so long. At least your own research in your fathers lab has turned up some information worth sharing with Neera. “Hey, I figured out what would probably happen if we did the blood exchange ritual” you tell her one morning, squinting in the glare. Neera looks up from her sunbathing, and flips seawater at you with her tail “Yeah?” “Yep. It doesn’t happen with finfolk or werewolves often, and, of course, I couldn’t find any literature on someone with your exact pedigree. But from all I could tell, you’d get the immortality at the price of blood dependence - the two are strongly linked. Your supernatural origins would probably cancel out most of the rest of it, so you wouldn’t even have to give up all this,” you say, waving your hand vaguely at the bright unpleasant sunlight. The sun didn’t do to you what it would to your father, but you don’t enjoy it the way Neera does. “You’d have to drink someone’s blood pretty often though, it’s a high price.” Neera laughs, a loud and shockingly happy sound that bounces around the cove “I’m finfolk and werewolf” she reminds you, still laughing “I lure men into the sea and drown them for fun, I snatch men off the side of the road and eat them for dinner at least once a month - I don’t think I’d be too broken up about a little change in diet like that.” For some reason it makes you love her all the more. One night the two of you are walking along the beach together, hand in hand, and you see a glint of a metal ring half buried in the sand. You both reach for it, then jump back exclaiming “Silver, YUCK!” in unison. You collapse on the sand together, laughing. “Oh what a shame,” Neera pouts, “I was looking forward to some new jewelry” You feel your breath catch, your sickly heart leaps and stutters. You reach into your pocket, for the ring you’ve been carrying around in cowardice for so long. You’ve only been waiting for the right moment, you’ve told yourself… but if this isn’t the right moment no moment ever will be. “Well,” you try to drawl casually, but your voice breaks “I’ve got this one made of gold. Has a diamond on it.” Neera looks at you with wide, wide eyes as you turn awkwardly in the sand and raise up on one knee. “Neera, you know I’m dying, and I have no right to ask you..” You can’t talk for a moment, and you see tears brimming in Neera’s eyes. That’s no good, if she starts crying you definitely will. You clear your throat “Neera, I… without you, my life wouldn’t…” all your carefully planned speeches are forgotten and useless “Neera, I love you with all my heart. Will you marry me?” She leaps onto you and kisses you deeper than you’ve ever been kissed. Somehow her tongue nicks a fang, hers, yours, impossible to tell - a single drop of her blood slides down your throat; you feel the small pang from the few molecules of iron in it, but you don’t care, you would suffer much worse for her to keep kissing you like this. The kiss comes to an end, but before you can remind her that she hasn’t actually answered yet, she says softly, lips still brushing yours “if” she kisses you again and then gets up, stepping back as you lay there on the beach, a strange look in her black eyes. “I love you so much,” she whispers “and yes,” her voice gets stronger “yes I’ll marry you IF” she takes another step back, swinging her scaled skirt/tail over one shoulder, “if you CATCH ME!” and with that she starts sprinting toward the water. Up to mid thigh in the ocean, she stops to put the skirt back on, where it transforms into her fish tail once more. “It won’t be easy!” she yells back at you as you climb to your feet “Show me how much you want to marry me!” and she disappears into the sea. Are you heart broken? The most excited you’ve ever been? Confused, that’s for sure. “Yes if??” What the hell is that?! And you’re still just standing on the beach! Concentrating, you summon your faery magic, casting a functional glamor that lets you move easily despite your sickly condition. Entering the water, you stop breathing - your vampire nature serves you well in this. You cast a spell similar to the one that lets you levitate, and you begin sliding through the water at a rapid pace. The blood, that single drop of her blood you swallowed, it gives you a faint sense of what direction she went. You follow quickly. After a few hours your glamour wears off. You are out deep in the ocean, and no closer to catching Neera. You are… angry. What the fuck. Who does that, just runs off and tells you to chase them? Is it a werewolf thing? Because the ocean makes that extra fucked up. You reach deep inside and connect to the old magic. Broadcasting it, you draw life-force from the local sea life. Of course you’ll pay for it later, and weak as you have become that will be especially hard on you, but you don’t care. Is she playing with your heart? No, your love is mutual, you trust her, something else is going on. You have to catch her. Burning up your borrowed energy, you surge through the water. After 24 hours, you are desperate. You’ve never used the fairy magic this heavily before. You’re in deep crushing blackness, but you utilize your vampire powers to counter it, seeing in the darkest dark, transmuting your flesh to mist to avoid being compressed like an empty can. Where IS she? After three days, you are more frightened than you’ve ever been. You’re not sure you’ll survive this. Your tenuous blood link to her indicates she still lives, but at this point you are scared for her too. You thought the blood link would wear off, but it seems to you that the intensity of your hunting is keeping it engaged. Engaged. Is that what you are now? Is this a selkie engagement ritual? You won’t get much further without at least a little blood of some sort. You latch onto a 6 foot humboldt squid like some kind of freakish remora. It fights you at first, tearing at you with all its arms but you drain it with such rapid savagery that it dies before it can do you much harm… A full week now, you’ve been zipping through the ocean. Periodically you cry. Sometimes you laugh. You’ve leaned on the old fey sorcery so hard that death seems the certain trade off at this point, and you are determined to look into Neera’s eyes one last time before it claims you. Fuck it. You were dying anyway. This has been the biggest adventure of your life, of most people’s lives. You’ve seen secrets no human has ever known, met demonic giants of the deep, passed by mysterious crystal cities on the lowest ocean floors, witnessed creatures thought extinct by even the long-lived and nature-sensitive fey. Only your love for Neera and your desire to see her one last time keeps you going, pulling a little life from every living creature within ten square miles of you with the darkest magics you know. The trail, blood link growing ever fainter, seems to indicate that Neera is heading for shallower waters. Suddenly it occurs to you: the full moon - she has to return to land, the ocean is no place for a wolf. It’s the third and final night of the full moon’s effects on her… how is she still in the water? Summoning your vampiric flavored fairy powers, you launch upward through the ocean and burst skyward, letting your emotion fuel a pull on the forces around you strong enough to put you up among the birds. You assess the blood link as you waver there, your outer body numb as it has been for days, the very blood in your veins vibrating painfully, your soul drained as a broken bottle. There, the beach of a small island, hardly more than a sandbar. You don’t think it’s on any map, but it has to be the place, the moon is out, Neera will be swimming as a wolf, as she has been for three days and nights, she has to be exhausted, she must be headed for that tiny strip of land. The magic falters, but you are so close, you grit your teeth and pull, and every seagull near falls dead from the sky as you use their stolen life to hurtle toward the beach. It isn’t going to be enough though. You aren’t going to make it. So close, but you start to fall. It’s too bad, because you can see a dark canine shape dragging itself painfully from the ocean. NEERA As you tumble through the air, you remember your mother, standing next to you on the beach at night, arms raised… …pulling power from the full moon. Crying, desperate, you try. The moon is sinking below the horizon as you make the tenuous connection. It’s just enough. You crash down onto the sand mere inches from a very wet and weary wolf, one hand closing around her hind leg. The magic is gone. Time to pay the price in full. To call it a hangover would be to laugh in the face of certain death, and you haven’t the strength. Your head bumps and shifts, and you open your eyes to see Neera, beautiful Neera, cradling your head in her scaled lap. You feel peaceful. You’ll die. It’s okay. “N…eera..” you manage, “dy… dying.” With great effort she pulls your torso upwards to embrace you. “No,” She whispers, clearly near the end of her own strength “you’re not going to. Remember I told you my gran was a ceasg?” Oh. It’s story time. That’s nice. Good way to go. Her voice is beautiful, even when strained from your shared ordeal. “Here’s something about ceasgs… sometimes they marry. Even mortals, if they are caught. And when you catch them… They can grant you wishes.” You thought you were paying attention before, but now every part of your brain that isn’t dead already is concentrating on her words “My gran, was full ceasg, when she was caught, she could grant three wishes,” Neera says, huskily, tears leaking from her inhumanly black eyes, “My mother was half ceasg,” she continues “and she was able to grant two wishes, but the chase had to be extra difficult, that quid pro quo all magic has… and it doesn’t work if you let yourself be caught” Neera starts to cry harder “Oh my love, I had to be sure, I had to be so certain, I had to try my very hardest. I pushed myself until I didn't know if I would make it” she sobs “I was so scared… but I knew you would catch me. I knew. And after a chase like that… I should be able to manage one single wish.” She leans down, resting her forehead on yours. “Don’t fuck it up,” she whispers, voice breaking “don’t wish to live… wish away your iron allergy” “…but…” It doesn’t make sense. The iron allergy doesn’t matter at this point “… die any… anyway.” “Sshhh. No you won’t. Because then, once you’ve made your wish, my sweet, my dearest… you’re going to drain me of blood” What? No. “… you… you die” Neera laughs through her tears “Me? Oh no my love, not me..” she brushes one thumb across your cheek and bares her fangs in a lewd and loving grin “Don’t you know? I’ve always wondered how the rest of you tastes…” Yes. YES. You close your eyes, and make your wish. Her blood is the sweetest most pure thing you’ve ever drunk. Life, stronger than any life you’ve lived before, floods your whole being. After, her fangs buried in the artery on the inside of your thigh, you feel an ecstasy your vampiric heart never knew it needed. Later, the two of you explore your new vampire selves together; never having drunk real blood, the experience is as new for you as it is to Neera. As the sun rises you dig a hole in the sand and cover yourselves in it, wrapped around each other to sleep. It just feels right. Laying in the cool dark underground, Neera snuggles against you. “SO," she asks mischievously, “what do you think of a deep-ocean marriage ceremony?” You laugh, “Wherever you want, my love; you already know… I’ll follow you anywhere” ________________________________________________________________

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xathia-89 · 6 years ago

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Mafia AU Part 4

I knew this event was slightly different from the usual ones. Shingen had taken me shopping, yet again, but this time was for a tea dress style. He was nervous about this one for some reason, but even as I played the doting fiancée in public, he would never stay in a room for longer than necessary with me in private. It was the slightest changes in the way he stood, and how his eyes flicked away from the dress choosing at the slightest of noises. I had long given up on asking if we were entertaining new clients or old, he would never tell me anything and introduce me to them as we arrived, and I would continuously be winging my responses. It was almost as though the man was testing me despite all of the experience he had seen of me. The only thing I had genuinely learned in my time at the mansion after several weeks was that it was Shingen's ability as a lawyer that had started the business partnership between him and Kenshin. Though the two were also long-standing acquaintances, who now just had a reason to be 'friends'. Kenshin rarely appreciated Shingen's approach of trying to take them out from behind before they had the chance to realise, since the man was always living for a full-on gun fight, or a sword fight was even better. I knew that my brother was an accomplished sword fighter for the sheer reason that Kenshin was something of a loose cannon to predict. The car journey to the venue was silent. I had learned that Shingen would never share any details, and would always have some earbuds for the longer travelling times stored in his car, much to the man's surprise. At least with listening to music, I could enjoy the view and try to ignore my situation. I was always trying to hide the fact I wasn't used to the way that rich people behaved. I was attending a much higher quality of party in a lot shorter space of time than I had ever been exposed to. I knew that Shingen was surprised to see me usually wearing the clothes that had already been a part of my wardrobe instead of the additions he had inserted. He always thought a woman would go for the more expensive and luxury items, and was still offering to take me out furniture shopping to replace the likes of my bed because they simply weren't brand new as far as I could fathom. The only time I had found myself spending Shingen's money because I could was on the embarrassing subject of my underwear. I was able to get the most comfortable bras without worrying about how to pay for them. Though Takeda took his chances to go through the bags and enjoy himself that way while I had to wait for him to finish being a child about it all. It had been the most fun I had had in a while though because Yukimura had been the one who had taken me since his boss was busy at work. And the man had gotten so flustered that I was beginning to think he had never seen a bra before. Then when Sasuke informed me that he had a younger sister called Muramatsu who he had already gone through this stuff with, did take me completely by surprise. We pulled into a car park. The ocean was glistening before us, and a yacht that was causing my eyes to widen at the sheer size was sat in the harbour.

"Eyes in. You're meant to be getting used to this scale of money, though at least with the vague story of us meeting through work gives the excuse though," he sounded vaguely disgusted with the fact that I was so 'common'. "This is a client that I picked off Oda's firm years ago. I've enjoyed a solid relationship, so let's not upset things now, princess." I winced at the nickname. It sounded so distant when he spat it out like that, but it came out so naturally when in a conversation around others. My left arm was hooked on his right arm, allowing my engagement ring to shine brightly in the sunlight and catch the view of anyone who passed. It was all smiles as I was introduced to the slimy man. If Shingen hadn't then forcefully reminded him that I was his fiancée, then I knew he would have been crawling after me all afternoon. The yacht was beautiful, and I had to start admitting to myself that money could buy some things after all. The champagne was another item that I had acquired a taste for, which did humour Takeda since I was otherwise a spirit girl who would slam back the shots as well as any frat partying boy at a university. The air was crackling at the party, something was going on underneath the facade. And I had a strong suspicion that it was, unfortunately, circling around me. The way the host's eyes were lingering on me. His arm decoration was too familiar to me. I couldn't just let my guard drop completely as I turned to find that Shingen had disappeared. I was gasping for air, an arm now looped around my neck as I was being pulled backwards towards the plank. There had been every intention of leaving for the open waters, but the captain had mysteriously gotten himself lost and the owner wasn't shouting and screaming about it. Shingen bolted out from the masses. All the attention was on me now, and a gun was thrown over my shoulder to point at my fiancé. "You let us leave, and no one gets hurt," my eyes were going to pop out of my skull as I tried to wriggle a chance to look up at the familiar face of Masamune Date. Every step backwards was calculated. Watching to make sure that no one reacted in a way that he didn't want until I was suddenly flung over the man's shoulder and dashed to the car, where my brother was already pulling away the second I was in the vehicle. Masamune was yelling directions and then glancing between his phone and the road as the speed limit suddenly didn't exist for Hideyoshi. My brother appeared possessed, and that was the most shocking part for me. He had spent all of my teenage years after the death of our parents being my 'parent' despite that he was only several years my senior. Everything he was doing in this moment while escaping any kind of follower was breaking every rule I had heard while learning to drive. "Avoiding the police that Takeda pays is a good idea Mitsuhide!" Masamune was yelling into his phone as the course was constantly changing it seemed. I was clinging to the door handle after buckling myself in at some point, it was just a blur of scenery, avoiding oncoming traffic and being spotted it seemed. Pulling back into 'safe' territory made me nervous for some reason. I hadn't left on good terms, and Nobunaga wasn't renown for his kindness. "Natsuki?" Hideyoshi was frowning after opening the car door and finally getting a solid look at me. I didn't realise I was trembling until he had his hands on my shoulders. I couldn't stop the tears, sobbing into my hands as the reality of my situation hit me like a rockslide. I was wrapped up in my brother's arms, crying into his shoulder as Masamune was stood to the side with a dumbstruck expression on his face. It took nearly ten minutes for me to stop crying, and then my mascara had run halfway down my face, and I looked a complete mess. The boys escorted me straight to my room so I could clean up my face before being 'presented' back to Nobunaga. Nothing in my room had been moved, and my phone and tablet were neatly presented on my bed, and everything was as it had been left. It had been cleaned was the only thing that changed over the past six months. I was told to report to the living room once I was sorted. Being in a fancy dress and high heels wasn't comfortable, and my brother insisted in his usual motherly manner that I was to shower and change before coming downstairs. I was being placed above his precious Nobunaga for once it seemed. Oda was nonchalant about my return. He looked me up and down once I was present in the living room. "What was Takeda doing on that yacht?" He was swilling some whiskey and ice in a tumbler in his hand. "A client had invited us, it was basically a party to show off his money from all of the listening I was able to do," I shrugged. "Did you know he stole the client from my father?" A heavy pause in the conversation before I nodded in confirmation. "He mentioned it before we boarded the yacht, but it was more of a comment that I needed to look pretty and keep my mouth shut than of any other intent," I explained. "Why did you leave? We could have helped you after that party," the real questions were coming out now. I offered a wry smile in response and looked away from the man. I took a deep breath to try and steady myself as I stared into the fire crackling away under the TV. "You never told me any details of the jobs we were doing. I was always there as a scout to read the room for you so you could get clients using blackmail. That was the agreement," I said, reminding Nobunaga of the initial conversation we'd had when he had wanted me to start 'working' for him and staying at the manor as part of his team. "You always agreed to my brother and me that I would never be brought anywhere there was a chance of things getting ugly. The contract was broken that night, and I decided that if I stayed, then it would only get worse, and I would start needing Ieyasu's services far more often than I would be playing his nurse. And unfortunately, I am not my brother, I can't handle that pressure of a situation. I knew you wouldn't just let me go, I know too much. I had to disappear. That was the whole point of what I was doing, and would still be doing if I had been more careful and gone for a company that wasn't under Shingen's control," I added on at the end bitterly with a tilt of my head back to face Oda. His face was unreadable, but my brother's was distraught. "You withdrew every penny you could, and used cash to get around until you could falsify things to get a bank account and job?" Hideyoshi asked quietly. I gave him an apologetic smile. "I had every intention of living honestly like you would want me to

if I wasn't now on everyone's radar. I had an office job, and I'd just been promoted, and it was nice. I didn't have to look over my shoulder, and office politics are a cinch compared to the ones I have to navigate at those parties you use me at." A dry laugh from Nobunaga seemed to have cleared me of suspicions before Hideyoshi decided that I wasn't allowed out of his sight for the time being, and we ended up with a pizza and movie night in his room. Hideyoshi sighed as he looked over his bed. Natsuki was crashed out and wrapped up in his duvet as he then smiled warily. He'd been going out of his mind trying to track her down, just wanting to know she was safe. She'd been far too smart about disappearing, she'd emptied her bank account just around the corner and then snapped the card in front of a CCTV camera before disappearing. It was hard to even track what she was wearing or where she'd gone after that stunt, then the whole show when Takeda had sent them a photo of her in work attire out the front of his mansion after several months of failed searches. It was a combination of relief that she was okay and fury that she was in his grip. The news about Takeda's new fiancée and all the press coverage showing Natsuki was just to agitate them into action, which led to blackmailing one of his former clients, who was now holed up with Mitsunari in his spare room. They had been able to get the information out about Shingen being invited to a party on the yacht with a former client of Nobuhide's, and that it was highly likely Natsuki was going to be with him. He stroked her hair and made sure that was safely tucked up in his duvet, before going to the wardrobe and getting out a spare one that he always kept in for these occasions. It was strange, I was having a problem with my alarm clock. I had now even gotten Mitsuhide involved, who was tormenting me thoroughly for not being able to fix it so it would wake me at the time I wanted instead of waking me up at the time it decided I should. It was insisting that I still act like I needed to be on the phone for eight in the morning, except for Sundays. Mitsuhide lost a little colour as a strange piece of equipment was plucked from within the deepest parts of the wiring. "Stay here," he barked, no sign of his usual teasing before rushing off with the item. Mitsuhide looked pale when he came into the living room and made a gesture for Nobunaga to follow him urgently. I frowned and dashed after them both. Nobunaga came with the man, and they were discussing all the possibilities. Everything else was working perfectly fine on the electronics side, but that never meant that there weren't more of 'them' in inconspicuous places. "What are you both so worried about?" I finally snapped as Nobunaga took to rummaging through my drawers without asking. "These are recording bugs dear, you've been spied on," Mitsuhide patronisingly drawled at me, glancing over his shoulder as he started to disassemble my laptop. "So clearly we need to find out the extent of how deep they go and also who planted them." We were all gathered in the living room. A small collection of bugs on the coffee table and they weren't giving us many answers while Mitsuhide was on his laptop and already doing a lot of things that flew over my head. Hideyoshi was pacing like a trapped cat in a cage behind the sofa that Nobunaga was occupying, while I was only 'allowed' on the one furthest from the door and I had Masamune sat practically on top of me. He would have been enjoying it if it wasn't for the circumstances. And the whole room jumped six feet into the air when the doorbell went and broke the intense silence that had settled over us. Mitsunari and Nobunaga had a silent conversation, which ended up with the lawyer going to answer the unexpected visitor. "Takeda," the whole room dropped another ten degrees in temperature, and my brother couldn't be stopped. He marched off with a determination I hadn't seen in a long time, though Masamune wasn't letting me move from my spot on the sofa. "Aw, don't look so upset, I just came to get my fiancée back, you know since I have got a manhunt going off for her and she just happened to be here?" He was taunting them and enjoying things far too much. "I was disappointed to find out that all she does is snore in her sleep and Hideyoshi comes in several times a night to just check she's still there," his laugh was hollow as I started to tremble at the sound of his victory boast. "And what if we say she doesn't want to come back and your engagement is all a farce?" My brother was on form it seemed. No one else was making any effort to do anything beyond listening just yet, though the grip on my thigh tightened a little as Shingen had been talking. "Oh, I don't think that is really an option," Takeda was on form. "You see, I have the police force looking for her, and after all that spiel I left the media with. All those cosy photos and that ring that you threw out of the window as the car took off? Plus there was the whole kidnapping thing from the yacht which I have quite a few witnesses for, and I'm certain they'd be able to match you and Date to the culprits. I also have Natsuki's fingerprints. It would be a shame if she was a repeat low-level criminal that they were looking for, or maybe she stole some flawless diamonds?" He was in his element. The theatrics and performance as he strung his case together. "That seems like we still don't get a lot out of it," Nobunaga had decided he had had enough and was in the entrance hall. I could feel the testosterone from where I was sat, and I was tightening the hold on the ends of my skirt. I kept my eyes focused on the floor in front of my feet, I didn't want to think about anything possible that I could be the direct result of. "I get my fiancée back now, the police hunt is called off, and they don't get a tip-off that she's here. They'd probably arrest all of you for being co-conspirators and housing her," Shingen was confident of his intentions and outcome. I closed my eyes as the tears were now threatening. "Or we could point out that she has actually been missing for months, and that her brother was terrified that she had been kidnapped by you since there was no contact between them," Mitsunari was working on a counter argument faster than I ever could. "She disappeared to get away from you all," Shingen's tone was all business now before I stood up abruptly, much to the shock of Masamune before going through to the entrance hall. "And here she is." "I come with you now, you call off the police hunt, and you don't let any of them get into trouble for any part of this," I stated, trying to hide how terrified I was. I felt like a kitten staring down a lion as the tall man chuckled deeply. My legs were threatening to give out from underneath me before the lawyer nodded and offered his hand in agreement. "Just a misunderstanding between family members then," Takeda said, looking over my shoulder and staring down my brother. Kenshin and Yukimura were both wearing similarly sour expressions as I exited the car at Shingen's manor. I flashed them a sharp look to show that it hadn't been in my plans either. Takeda was making a huge fuss of me, mostly because the press were camped outside the manor as I was ushered inside swiftly by staff. The illusion being I was tired, but Shingen had already said that my outfit was terrible and the media would rip 'us' apart for it. The staff were there on purpose to flank me and avoid any incriminating evidence. I was made to wait for Shingen once he had finished with the media storm and showdown. He loved the whole thing of flaunting himself in front of an audience. I was beginning to think that he should have been an actor instead of a lawyer. He showed me straight back to my room, and I was more than a little shocked that it hadn't changed at all. "Get some rest, the press aren't going to let this drop, and they're going to be scrambling to get an interview with us soon," Shingen stated. "I had Sasuke stock the fridge up with your usual stuff," he added, trying to look as though he wasn't concerned about anything before shutting the door behind his exit. I felt cold inside. I was being used a pawn between the two sides. I rubbed my arms before deciding to shower, the whole event had given me enough of a sweat to want to wash it off.

#shingen takeda #ikesen #Ikémen Sengoku #ikemen sengoku #Hideyoshi Toyotomi #Mitsuhide Akechi #mitsunari ishida #nobunaga oda

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hearthandseyes · 6 years ago

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Pixelmator Photo for iPad

This will take awhile to get to the point so if you’re interested, buckle in for a winding, drawn out reason about why I’m not switching to Pixelmator Photo as much as I want to.

I’m an avid Lightroom CC user. I have never used Photoshop, not because I don’t want to but because I’m too stupid.

In the past I was an Aperture user and it never clicked. The catalogue was too confusing to me. Again, stupid. When it was discontinued I switched to Lightroom and have done well with it since. Adobe later released Lightroom Mobile (now the cross-platform Lightroom CC) during the time I had adopted a heavy iPhone/iPad travel workflow and I grew up with the program. Lightroom was straightforward and essentially offers the simple tools that I used in the darkroom- dodging and burning, with digital exposure and color edits. Plus a little more.

I have had a strange fascination with Pixelmator for years. Many times since 2012 I’ve tried to use Pixelmator which is a layers based graphics editor. The price was right and they were an Apple only product that worked to make the most of the Apple hardware. They even released a mobile app with some of the core features. But again it’s a layers based editor and if I couldn’t figure out Photoshop this wasn’t going to help me. I looked often for tutorials to learn the software but they weren’t available like they are for Adobe products.

When Pixelmator Pro for the Mac was being released last year I was fully ready to make an attempt at using it and abandoning Lightroom.

Why would I leave Adobe? I don’t like that I’m boxed into one system. I pay 20 dollars a month for the photography Creative Cloud account with 2 TB of data. I have to be very careful with that catalogue as I go because 2TB isn’t a lot for a full and active catalogue over years, even with mindful archiving. And I’m managing two different photography catalogues- Lightroom and Apple Photos. Finally, the way you import photographs into Lightroom on the iPad or iPhone is plain silly, but that’s really on Apple and we’re not going to get into file management on iOS because that’s a dead horse for now (until some future iOS iteration).

But the big reason was: “minimalism”.

Over 2018 I started doing a deep dive into my life again. A significant breakup, several moves, and a job change made me evaluate everything. I adopted minimalism around 2009 when I started paring down my belongings and moved into a small loft apartment. When I moved to Rhode Island in 2011 I sold almost everything I owned then put an add on Craigslist to come get the rest for free and people swooped in en masse. I kept things lightweight as possible but things creep back in. My digital files were a mess. Papers kept following me around the country. When I lived on the Rez it was like Little House On The Prairie and I bought enough supplies and things to fix anything and felt I needed a lot of comforts. “Things” piled up. Tools, paint, gardening tools, furniture, home gym equipment, entertainment. By late 2016 I was maintaining 3 addresses over 3 states with homes and ‘stuff’ in all of them, a lot of it duplicated. Then I had to pack up all of the places and put them into storage and nothing makes you realize how crazy your life is than rampant disorganization, poor sleep, and putting your hands on every single thing you own. I literally started having recurring dreams about boxes of papers.

While I was traveling I couldn’t manage my physical things but I could manage my finances and digital assets. I was shocked by how many apps and pieces of software I owned or had a subscription to. I made the spreadsheet that showed monthly recurring charges and a lot showed up and were pared down. And this drew my eye to the Adobe subscription. It has jumped up from 9.99 a month to 19.99. 240 dollars a year every year. I can afford it and I use it aggressively but did I need it at that price?

iOS has become my main platform for doing everything. The iPhone alone can do most things you need and when you need the luxury of a bigger screen go to an iPad. When I watch or read reviews of any iPad people talk about how it can’t replace a computer and it makes me nuts. What does anyone do on a computer besides browse the web, shop, message your friends, watch YouTube and Netflix, and check email, and write (in that order)? iOS is fine for 99.99 percent of people except working graphics and video professionals, engineers, architects, and medical professionals (because medical software is the worst on earth and just can’t function on anything except a 12 year old Windows PC). I find working on an iPad is far more efficient than working on a Mac both digitally and physically. The ergonomics of touch with a Smart Keyboard are just better than keyboard and mouse (there is a reason the keyboard is so short- it’s so you can reach the screen easily). I edit photos with a pencil. I manipulate windows and screens like Minority Report. When I want to read something my ‘computer’ turns into a book/magazine/comic book/magical future tablet. I believe that my next Mac upgrade will likely be the last traditional computer I ever buy.

That aside over when I evaluated my tools, a lot of software like Word and Ulysesss, Byword, Simplenote, Evernote and OneNote, were abandoned for free, excellent software that came with my devices. Notes and Pages took over drafting, writing, and note collection. iCloud Drive replaced Dropbox, Music replaced Spotify. It kept everything neat, my data and privacy were secure and organized in one place, and I took the time to master the software. Where I had limped along on Excel for decades, I buckled down and did the full Lynda.com Numbers course and for the first time spreadsheets stopped being mysterious things nerds used to optimize their lives and instead became easily accessible tools that helped me solved real problems. A lot of this was also pushed by many of the privacy concerns arising in digital ecosystems (Facebook, Google, apps sending data out that users are unaware of, etc.).

But besides managing my day to day life and writing what do I use my tech for?

Photography.

Could I get rid of all of these photo editing apps? I adore shooting and editing on my iPhone and I seriously considered selling all of my cameras and becoming an iPhone only photographer. But different working opportunities continue to present themselves and so I kept using ‘real’ cameras and instead focused on addressing the software. Snapseed left. It’s a terrific app but I can do everything in Snapseed with Lightroom, but better. And I don’t trust Google anyway. All of the other silly one off apps disappeared too. They were niche cases and often all I needed was to dig into Lightroom to figure out how to replace them. But could I replace Lightroom with free Apple software?

Aperture was discontinued by Apple in 2015 (and it was definitely not free). The people who fully embraced it loved it, probably in the way people love Final Cut Pro. It was a different beast than their consumer product iPhoto which most people were familiar with and used without issue, mostly for collecting their images but also for doing basic editing. Apple replaced iPhoto with Photos (minimalism) with the emphasis on the iCloud Photos library and cataloguing. But on MacOS they were sneaking some Aperture features in on later releases like curves. It seemed like they were beefing up the Photos app for greater things and these features seemed to be mirrored onto the iOS versions of the app. With the release of the iPad Pro and the Apple Pencil it seemed like any week Apple would release some brushes but they didn’t. Instead you were stuck with very basic global edits (and of course stupid filters) and didn’t even have access to the MacOS features like HSL.

But you could open photos in other apps. Like Pixelmator for iOS. And... it didn’t work. It was a garbage dream and ultimately nothing was able to replace the features I used all the time in Lightroom CC, specifically: editing metadata, the gradient and radial filters, and dehaze. Add to that geometric perspective correction and the fact that on the Mac Lightroom CC was adding in Photoshop/Lightroom Classic features like panoramic merge and more.

When Pixelmator announced they were releasing a photography (vs graphic design) focused app, and that it was for the iPad I was thrilled. I signed up for email updates and trolled the web periodically for information. When it arrived (at the phenomenal price of 4.99) I had already preordered it. I downloaded it and got to work straight away. I love that it uses either Photos or Files for the catalogue (easier to manage and takes out a step used in Lightroom). And that’s it for the good. It uses Machine Learning. They want you to know that. They’ve pushed the hardware in the iPad. I believe it. But their big focus is on automagic edits and cropping, filter presets, and global edits. Honestly I can get that from Photos.app.

There are no brushes, no focal dodging and burning, no radial or gradient filters. It’s 2019, the iPad has this amazing Pencil, and neither Apple nor Pixelmator are taking advantage of it. If I cannot dodge or burn specific areas of a photograph, I am doing worse than I was in the chemical darkroom in 1997.

Photos.app needs to also beef up for me to use Pixelmator, specifically adding brushes and filters and one or the other needs to add the ability to batch edit photos.

In addition they need to add an iPhone app because I often edit only on my phone.

We’ll see what Pixelmator adds in the future. I’m sure I’ll still be paying attention for some reason.

Originally, about 6 months ago, this article was going to be about how I was going to switch from the yearly subscription of Adobe to Pixelmator but every time I tried to move my workflow over with serious photography I stuck with Lightroom CC because the tools are so strong. Without those tools I’m not going to use another photo editor. And I know there are others like Affinity Photo. For some reason I’m not interested. I just had this weird obsession with Pixelmator.

So that leaves me with what this article is about. I started deleting the original version of Pixelmator off of my iOS devices and Mac because I just don’t use it. Pixelmator became the thing to remove. It became an exercise of giving up the goat and not worrying so much about digital minimalism as using a tool that works and I that lets me be an artist. When I’m working professionally I can’t imagine not using Lightroom. And I use Lightroom CC which is considered ‘light’ anyway (but that’s foolish and something I should address later if people want me to). They’ve also recently added the features I wanted like stitching panoramas so for me it’s feature complete. It’s just the duplication of catalogues, online space, and the monthly fee that drive me crazy.

I’ve been making attempts of various strength since 2012 to use versions of Pixelmator and I’m not sure why it has seemed so important to me. I don’t need to use an app that makes global edits to a photo when I need to brighten eyes or increase the contrast in select areas of landscapes. I just need to use Lightroom.

#iPad Pro #Photography #Pixelmator #lightroomcc #Travel Photography #Pixelmator Pro #Apple #Pixelmator Photo #iOS

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3hakisebooks · 7 years ago

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Easy Cellar Review

Easy Cellar is the ultimate guide to creating a safe and effective cellar on a budget. Now, you may not be thinking that a nuclear war isn’t going to break out anytime soon but you can’t deny that the topic has crossed your mind. It has for everyone.

Things have changed significantly over the past couple of years with some saying a zombie apocalypse is going to take over and others predicting the third world war or worse, the end of the world with the press of a nuclear button. Sure, none of this is certain but it seems that it’s more likely now than it has been in many years. So, Easy Cellar is a program designed to teach you how to prepare by building an affordable root cellar in your backyard and stockpiling it with everything you need. And hey, at the very least, you and your family will have a cool place to hang out in underground!

What is the Easy Cellar Program About?

Bomb shelters, root cellars, fallout shelters, oh my. Whatever you want to call them, there’s no denying that you’ve thought about what it takes to build or buy your own. It’s even more likely that you wrote off the possibility of doing either because buying a cellar is incredibly expensive and building your own seems incredibly complicated. However, such is not the case when you have Easy Cellar.

This unique online program acts as a step-by-step guide to building your own cellar. It comes with complete instructions on not only how to build the best shelter but how to survive in it in the case of an emergency, plus much more. In fact, you learn:

How to choose the ideal site for your shelter

Cost-effective building methods that can be done by anyone

How to protect your bunker from blast and fallout

How to conceal your survival refuge

How to provide basic life support at an affordable price

You also receive a free digital copy of America’s Natural Nuclear Bunkers: Find The Closest One to Your Home as well as a copy of 56 Items That You Should Stockpile in your Cellar when you purchase Easy Cellar. As you can see from the titles, the bonus programs that you receive coincide perfectly with the main program.

Even if you don’t think a nuclear war is lurking around the corner, you can use the shelter to store fresh foods all year round without having to take up valuable space in your home. Plus, your kids will have a cool place to hang out in.

Now, the best part is that you get to try to program for 60 days before deciding whether or not it’s something you wish to keep, thanks to the 60 Day Money Back Guarantee. And since the entire system is online, you can get started right away. Simply download the program onto the tech devices of your choice, such as your desktop, laptop, tablet and smartphone and it’s yours.

Who is the Author of Easy Cellar Program?

Tom Griffith is the man behind the program and as you’re about to find out there’s no better man for the job. Tom worked in the nuclear energy sector for several years as a nuclear safety inspector which gave him valuable information about how to actually stay safe in the case of a nuclear event. Spoiler alert – not all shelters are created equally.

Fortunately, Tom combined this nuclear knowledge with his cellar-building experience to come up with the ultimate shelter that can actually withstand the dangers of a nuclear war.

Overview of the Easy Cellar Program

Easy Cellar is a comprehensive guide that teaches you how to build and prepare a root cellar without breaking the bank. However, it’s also much more than step-by-step instructions and a stockpile list.

To give you a better understanding of what you get when you purchase this program, here’s a sneak peek at some of the topics covered:

Chapter One: Finding The Right Location

Soil

Safety

Concealment

Chapter Two: Planning The Shelter

How Big Should It Be

What About The Shape

What Features Does it Need

Chapter Three: Digging The Hole

Chapter 4: Preparing The Hole

Chapter 5: Building The Walls

Chapter 6: Finishing The Walls and Starting The Roof

Reinforcing The Walls

Building The Stairs

Installing the Roof Supports

Chapter Seven: Building The Roof

Chapter Eight: Building The Bathroom

Creating The Toilet

Chapter Nine: The Ventilation System

Filtering

Chapter 10: Finishing It Off

Finishing Touches

Chapter Eleven: Building Up Supplies

Water

Food

Medical Supplies

Safety

Chapter Twelve: Surviving in the Bunker

Immediate Action

Setting a Routine

Control Food and Water

Control Radiation Exposure

Harmful Effects of Radiation Exposure

The Law of Selective Uptake

The Verdict

As you can see, Easy Cellar not only teaches you how to properly build an effective cellar that can keep your family safe but it also teaches you how to survive in the shelter moving forward. This is huge because you simply can’t predict how long you’ll have to remain in the cellar to ensure your safety.

The bonus systems that you receive at no extra charge – America’s Natural Nuclear Bunkers: Find The Closest One to Your Home as well as a copy of 56 Items That You Should Stockpile in your Cellar – are perfect additions to the main program, as they further your knowledge and increase your chances of survival.

And considering the world is going, the things you learn in the program and bonus programs are priceless. If there was any time to prepare for the ‘what ifs’, it’s now. Plus, you have a 60 Day Money Back Guarantee. So, you truly have nothing to lose and all to gain. You just can’t put a price on survival. Sure, every state (and most cities) has a handful of shelters in the case of an emergency but who actually wants to sit in a cellar with thousands of other people all using the same toilet and eating the limited food? I would much rather build my own and now, you can too. Start Easy Cellar today because you just never know when you’ll be needing it.

CLICK HERE TO GET STARTED RIGHT NOW!!!

#Easy Cellar Review

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jacobthespaceguy · 4 years ago

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New life, new computer & new perspective.

I wrote this half a year ago and forgot to post this. Enjoy.

Dear Cosmonauts,

Greetings! It’s me, your boy! Did you miss me? No? Yeah, not too surprised. To be honest, I would be genuinely surprised if anyone actually read these. It’ll never stop me though. I love using this as some kind of escape. I think I’m trying to say that I’m officially back to blogging! Well actually, I never was in a state of, “blogging.” I just simply make a blog post every once in a while. So instead of being back, I guess I will simply start blogging more often. At the very least, try to. In an ideal world, I would create entries at least once a month, that’s not too much to ask for... just a few paragraphs every month. Sounds easy enough... On that note, it probably isn’t. But maybe it is. It depends on your personality.

Laziness. Saying laziness defines me is an understatement. I don’t want to be lazy nor do I wish I was. I’m honestly not too sure why I'm so lazy. I think this pandemic just made it really bad. Working from home 3/5 days of the week changes you. Early on, I figured I would be able to use this extra time to work on more music and I even started being a mixing/mastering engineer for a friend of mines. However, I ended up using this extra time to stay in bed and be useless. Some would say I'm being hard on myself but I'm not. I stay in bed and I waste my time, my friend's time, and overall, I'm just a useless human being. I feel like a failure sometimes. However, I do hold on to the hope that I can change. I want to change. Some days, I tell myself, "I'll be productive this time," but then stay in bed half the day. By the time I'm up and eaten breakfast and done my whole morning routine... it'll be 2 o'clock and the day is practically over. It's not really over, but it'll feel like it. It sucks. Now the pandemic is ending and I'll probably have to go back to work full time soon. I have no idea how I'm going to cope with that. I'm already depresso mode from things changing so much around me that I feel like a hermit and want to hide under my desk for the rest of my life. I hate change. I hate it, hate it, HATE IT. I know change is good and if my music career takes off, then they'll be a lot of change. Although, I would rather endure that kind of pressure than have to go back to work. Every day to get to my work is a 40-minute drive there, and an hour drive back since traffic is so bad. I know other people have it worse, but with how tired I am after a shift, I have days where I lay on my bedroom floor doing nothing and or nap until I finally get up to shower, eat dinner and finally get to the home activities I wanted to. However, at this point, it'll be 7 PM and I'm too tired to do anything other than watch YouTube videos until 1 AM, and then it's finally time to go to bed. It's a struggle and I can't seem to escape it.

I don't even know what I'm writing anymore and lost track of where I was going with this. I guess it's to complain about hating work and or my laziness? I originally started writing this post with the intention to talk about my new computer and how writing a blog post with it is a vibe. I bought a mid-2017 MacBook Pro back in August of 2019. It was the most absolute base model and only had 128 gb of storage and 8 gb of ram. WHY DID I DO THIS TO MYSELF! I loved the flexibility of having a decent laptop for when I travel, but this was a bad purchase that left me financially ruined. I want to say that it was a terrible machine and I hated it. However, it ran decently most of the time and I must confess that Apple just knows what they're doing when designing computers. I can't argue though, since I started this blog, I became an Apple fanboy and I'm seriously buried in the Apple ecosystem. My phone, laptop, tablet at one point but sold, my credit card, my watch, earphones, and tracking devices are all connected to Apple and they basically run my life. However, my main machine will likely always be a Windows desktop.

Back to the MacBook Pro, my 2017 laptop having 128 gb made the machine unusable for me. Apple offering a 128 gb machine was a cardinal sin and I do the happy dance every morning knowing they no longer exist. After downloading Reason and Logic Pro, I had about 8 gb for any else I wanted to use. I couldn't even have all of Logic's sounds installed. Ugh. I never used the machine because I resented it so much. However, I recently started using it to record my vocals because the fans (despite going up 1000 db when I record in Reason) were quieter than having my desktop fans on when recording so I opted to use my MacBook Pro to record instead. In addition, it was really nice to have when I was on the go and needed a computer. Despite being a baseline laptop, it ran the project file for my song, "Nothing Was The Same," decently enough for me to get some mixing done at my Dad's house late last year. It still chugged pretty bad when I was traversing through Reason's sequencer. My final straw was when I wanted to try a vocal plug-in that refused to work on my PC so I pulled out my MacBook Pro and installed it on there and it worked perfectly. I was like, "Man, I wish this MacBook Pro just had a little more storage so I can actually use it efficiently." That's when the idea came to me, "Holy crap, let's just buy a new MacBook."

I would constantly go to Apple's website and look at their newest 16" MacBook Pro. It's when Apple finally let go of the butterfly switches on their keyboard and went back to a scissor-switch design and improved the heck out of the performance. It was a beautiful machine and I wanted it ever since they announced it. So I went back on Apple's website last week after testing that vocal plug-in and was reminded of the horrendous price. $3,000 for a decently specced computer was just too much. Someone on Reddit was telling me how great Apple's refurbished computers are and that they're basically brand new aside from the regular box it comes in. So I decided I wanted to get a refurbished MacBook Pro. However, the next morning, I decided to do a little more research and I thank God I did because after a little research, I saw how much better the new 13" M1 chip MacBook Pro was over the current 16" Intel MacBook Pro and that it was the best laptop to buy. Even better, it's cheaper. So after more research, I decided to buy a refurbished max specced out M1 MacBook Pro. I finally have 2 tb of storage. 2 TB!!! I have more storage on this laptop than on my Windows desktop. I also went with silver over space grey like my other MacBook simply because it looks so much cooler. I don't care for space grey anymore. Something about the classic silver is where it's at. Also, this keyboard is amazing! I'm using it right now to type this. The Touch Bar is pretty cool too. I thought it would be a weird adjustment but it was actually pretty seamless. My only complaint is that it's easier to tap it and do something while typing on the keyboard. Happened to me twice while typing this. Although, all I did was open the emoji window so it wasn't even an issue. However, I think I type a bit in an unconventional way than most of you reading this do so just ignore me. I would also like to brag about how quiet this computer is. I haven't heard the fan once and it's dead quiet. In fact, the M1 MacBook Air doesn't even have a fan, that's how good this new Apple silicon is. Lastly, I haven't had the computer heat up at all yet. I'm typing this using safari with a few tabs open, Logic Pro in the background and there's no part of the computer that's hot right now. My lap would've melted if I was using my 2017 MacBook and it's in great shape! I want to say this computer is a beast but, to be honest, I haven't had a chance to stress test it yet. I've had the computer for less than a week. I will definitely keep you all updated.

Wow, I can't believe I typed all of this simply because I imagined Adam Young in his basement late at night with his MacBook Pro writing his magnificent blog posts that inspired me to start this blog in the first place. For whatever reason, it's a real vibe for me and as I was fumbling through Logic Pro, I had the idea to write a blog and all of this entry just poured out from my brain to this text box. I sincerely apologize to anyone reading this far and to my future self who probably just spent 20 minutes proofreading and fixing errors I made. I'd imagine all the run-on sentences are probably infuriating. I think I spent 40 minutes to an hour just writing this.

In conclusion, I'm writing blog posts again and plan to release new entries at least somewhat often. I have quite a few ideas of things I want to talk about, so you guys will get to pick my brain soon enough. In addition, I may go public about this blog. It is public but I announced it a long time ago and I wasn't very big. But with my podcast and additional following over the years, I may finally get some readers. I'd be surprised if more than 3 people have seen my blog which I'm not upset about. I'm treating this as my personal time capsule and it's fun to go back and read. In addition, I'm going to die someday. I don't know when and how, but it provides a little bit of comfort knowing a potential love one may find this one day after my unfortunate death and get hours of personal content that they can read over any time. I don't mean to get morbid and I don't mean to say my blog is the second coming of Christ. I don't know what I'm saying other than I hope you enjoy it. Anywho, I plan to make blog posts more coherent and not so all over the place. I went from being lazy/hating work, MacBook Pros, and then to my death, all in the same post. I just got so excited once I started typing and couldn't stop. More posts to come. Thank you and goodnight.

-Sincerely,

Jacob McDonnell

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Best Video Conferencing Software

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Video conferencing software has exploded in popularity over the last year. With people working from home and remote work becoming the new normal, businesses rely on video conferencing services to communicate.

But not all video conferencing software is the same.

The tools you use to video chat with your friends and family across the across aren’t necessarily the best business communication options.

Which video conferencing software is the best for you? I’ll break down my top picks in greater detail below.

The Top 6 Options For Video Conferencing Software

BlueJeans

Cisco Webex

Lifesize

Whereby

RingCentral

GlobalMeet by PGI

How to Choose the Best Video Conferencing For You

As you’re shopping around and evaluating different options, there are certain criteria that must be taken into consideration. Keep these factors in mind to ease the buying process and narrow down the best video conferencing software for your business.

Call Size

The first thing you need to consider is the call restriction limitations. How many people can be part of the video conference?

Entry-level plans might restrict you to 25 or 50 callers while the highest tiers can be 10,000+.

If you’re running a small business or just need to occasionally meet with a small team, you probably won’t run into problems with restrictions. But for those of you who plan to give presentations to your entire enterprise-size organization, a large call size capability will be a top priority.

Simultaneous Video Streams

Even if you get a plan with a large call size, it doesn’t mean that everyone on the call will be able to stream their webcam simultaneously.

Let’s say you have 500 people attending a video conference; there won’t be 500 videos on the screen. You might be limited to just 10 or 20 streamers. The rest will be view-only.

Video Quality

There’s nothing worse than being on a video conference with a poor stream. It can really distract from the purpose of the conference. Everyone is worried about disconnecting and then reconnecting, hoping that fixes the issue, which wastes valuable time.

Each participant’s individual Internet connection will obviously impact the quality as well. However, some software is definitely better than others in this category.

The best way to determine the video quality of the software is by experimenting with free trials and reading reviews from current customers.

Team Collaboration Features

If you’re using video conferencing software for work, it’s useful to have an all-in-one collaboration solution.

I tend to look for features like file sharing, cloud storage, screen sharing, presentation mode, and integrated live chat. You should also look for features that integrate with tools you’re already using for CRM, site analytics, or whatever else your team is working on.

Now everyone can collaborate from a single platform, instead of bouncing back and forth between different software while on a video conference call.

Industry and Specific Use Cases

What exactly do you need video conferencing software for?

There are plenty of general-purpose solutions out there. But in some instances, certain software is geared towards purposes like remote work or international calls. There are even industry-specific tools for healthcare or education.

So if you fall into one of those categories, make sure you choose a software that accommodates your unique needs.

The Different Types of Video Conferencing Software

As previously mentioned, not all video conferencing software is the same. I’ll quickly name and explain the most popular options, so you have a better understanding of what to expect as you’re shopping around.

Cloud Video Conferencing Software

Cloud software or browser-based video conferencing software is extremely flexible. Participants can join a call from anywhere, simply by logging in through a web browser.

This software is supported by open WebRTC (real-time communications) standards.

If you’re going to have conference calls with participants outside of your organization, then you’ll definitely want a cloud solution. Then you can invite people to join with a URL link, and they won’t have to download any software.

For example, let’s say you have a sales team that uses video conferencing to communicate with prospects. Forcing those potential customers to download software would add friction and confusion to the sales process.

Desktop Applications

Desktop apps are commonly used for in-house video conferencing. The best video conferencing software will support all major operating systems.

Call quality and features are usually enhanced with a desktop app. For example, you might not be able to share your screen on a cloud version of a software, but you’d access that feature by downloading the desktop app.

Mobile Video Conferencing

Mobile video conferencing is crucial for people who need to join calls on the go. Busy professionals can’t always be tied to a desktop or laptop computer. But this type of software allows people to participate from smartphones and tablets.

If you’re using cloud software, you can usually join from a web browser on your mobile device. However, the experience is definitely enhanced by downloading the mobile application from your video conferencing provider.

Nearly all of the best video conferencing software on the market today will have some mobile conferencing features.

Meeting Room Systems

Some businesses require a complete meeting room system for video conferences. These solutions require additional hardware, like external cameras, microphones, speakers, and more.

A meeting room system is typically designed for physical conference rooms. If you’re having a video conference call in an executive board room with a dozen people present, a laptop at the end of the table isn’t going to cut it.

These really aren’t necessary for home offices or remote work. They’re designed for large spaces and large groups in a single location.

#1 – BlueJeans — Best For Remote Work

BlueJeans has a wide range of video conferencing options for businesses of all sizes. It’s trusted by global brands like ADP, Facebook, Zillow, Intuit, and National Geographic.

For small and large businesses alike, BlueJeans can help your organization and employees communicate by providing them with the right tools for remote work.

Depending on your needs, there are actually four different BlueJeans video conferencing products for you to choose from. Here’s a quick explanation of each one:

BlueJeans Meetings — Video, audio, and web conferences from any device

BlueJeans Rooms — Single-touch audio and video conference rooms

BlueJeans Events — Host and stream interactive events for large audiences

BlueJeans Gateway — Access Microsoft Teams calls from any meeting room system

BlueJeans was recently acquired by Verizon, so the video call quality is exceptional. You’ll also benefit from features like enterprise-grade security, meeting transcriptions, automated alerts, meeting management tools, analytics, and more.

Pricing starts at $9.99 per host per month.

The entry-level plan comes with unlimited 1:1 meetings, unlimited group meetings, unlimited meeting lengths, and five hours of recording. You can host video conferences with up to 50 participants on this plan as well.

Try it free for 7 days.

#2 – Cisco Webex Review — Best For Healthcare

Cisco has been an industry leader in the telecommunications space for 35+ years. So it should come as no surprise to see Cisco Webex rank so high this list.

In addition to basic video conferencing, Cisco has tools for contact centers, online meetings, cloud calling, online training, team collaboration, and more. But what really stands out is the industry-specific solutions offered from Webex, including video conferencing for healthcare.

As more and more medical practices make the transition to telehealth, Cisco Webex has been growing in popularity. It’s a top solution for practices that need to meet with patients online, make administrative calls, collaborate with care teams, and healthcare IT teams.

From virtual consultations to training and security, Webex has everything healthcare organizations need for video conferencing.

Here are some of the highlights of using Cisco Webex:

End-to-end security with strong encryption

High-quality video and audio calling

Virtual training capabilities with recording and on-demand viewing

Share your entire screen or just share a single app or document

AI powered web assistant

Integrations with tools like Slack, G Suite, Salesforce, and more

Compatible on web, desktop, mobile, and video systems

For anyone that prioritizes quality and security, Cisco Webex will be a top choice for you to consider.

Plans start at $13.50 per host per month. Sign up for free to try it out; no credit card required.

#3 – Lifesize Review — The Best Zoom Alternative

Zoom has quickly become a household name over the past year or so. But it’s not for everyone, and lots of businesses are looking elsewhere for a video conferencing solution.

If you’re searching for a similar setup and feature list, Lifesize will be your best option.

Lifesize is a cloud video conferencing solution and team collaboration platform that’s compatible with any device. You can use the software to meet with co-workers, clients, employees, and anyone else, from anywhere.

Let’s take a closer look at some of the benefits and highlights of Lifesize:

Ultra-high definition and 4k screen sharing

Unlimited guest invitations to meetings

Large meetings with up to 500 participants

Broadcast live events with up to 10,000 viewers

Manage users and room settings from a web-based admin console

High encryption standards for robust security

Interoperability with Slack, Microsoft Teams, Skype, and more

For those of you who need a complete meeting room system, Lifesize has all-in-one conferencing solutions with hardware as well.

Lifesize is free for up to 10 participants with unlimited meetings. The entry-level plan starts at $12.50 per host per month. This plan comes with SSO support and allows you to host meetings with up to 100 participants.

#4 – Whereby Review — The Best Simple Video Conferencing Software

Whereby is arguably the simplest video conferencing solution on the market today. There’s no app installation required. Just choose a personalized meeting URL, and participants can access the same link every time.

The software was actually built in Norway, and it’s a popular choice for Europeans. So it’s GDPR compliant and follows some of the strictest data protection and privacy laws globally.

Here’s a quick overview of the features and benefits you’ll get by using Whereby for video conferencing:

Live chat and reactions during video calls without interrupting the speaker

Rooms are locked by default, so admins can choose who to let in

Fit up to 50 participants in a room at the same time

Host has control to mute members and end the meeting for everyone

Participants can open other tabs and explore websites during a meeting

Add company branding and logos to your meeting rooms

Integrations with Google Calendar and Outlook Calendar

Record meetings that you can download and share

YouTube integration for watching videos during a meeting

Screen sharing, Google Docs integration, and mobile support

Again, even with all of these great features, Whereby is as simple as it gets. It’s easy for anyone to use and figure out, regardless of their technical skill level.

There’s a free forever plan for personal use that can host small meetings with up to four participants. Paid plans start at just $9.99 per month.

#5 – RingCentral Review — Best All-in-One Communication Suite

If your business needs more than just video conferencing, look no further than RingCentral. Unlike other software options that accommodate personal use, RingCentral is built specifically for businesses.

They offer an all-in-one communication suite for integrated video meetings, phone calls, team messaging, file sharing, and task management.

The software is trusted by 400,000+ organizations across the globe, making it one of the most popular video conferencing solutions on the market today.

Let’s take a closer look at some of the features, benefits, and highlights of RingCentral:

Enterprise-grade security and a 99.999% uptime SLA

Easy to set up, deploy, add new users, and manage teams

Works from any device

Solutions for small businesses, enterprises, and everything in between

Tools for remote work and remote customer service

Cloud phone systems and contact centers

Solutions for managed service providers

RingCentral even has industry-specific solutions in categories like education, healthcare, retail, financial services, high tech, contact tracing, and more.

Plans start at $19.99 per user per month. You can try RingCentral for free with a 15-day trial.

#6 – GlobalMeet by PGI Review — Best For International Video Conferencing

GlobalMeet is another popular business communications platform. As the name implies, the software is built to accommodate international calls.

They have 160+ points of presence in over 60 different countries. This allows for exceptional call quality, even with participants streaming video calls from different continents.

Here are some other top reasons why I like and recommend GlobalMeet:

They offer hardware solutions for complete video room integrations

Join calls on the go through the mobile app

Record your meetings and play them any time with cloud recording capability

Single-click to join video calls from an intuitive user interface

High definition video with simultaneous screen sharing functionality

24/7 customer support via live chat, phone, and email in 12 languages

For organizations with an international presence, whether it be internally or with clients, GlobalMeet by PGI is the clear winner.

There’s a free plan for basic use, and paid plans start at $12 per user per month.

Summary

What’s the best video conferencing software?

With so many options to consider, naming just one as my top pick isn’t very practical. It all depends on what you’re looking for.

Regardless of your business size, industry, or video conferencing needs, you can find what you’re looking for using my methodology and recommendations listed in this guide.

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Best Video Conferencing Software

Disclosure: This content is reader-supported, which means if you click on some of our links that we may earn a commission.

But not all video conferencing software is the same.

The tools you use to video chat with your friends and family across the across aren’t necessarily the best business communication options.

Which video conferencing software is the best for you? I’ll break down my top picks in greater detail below.

The Top 6 Options For Video Conferencing Software

BlueJeans

Cisco Webex

Lifesize

Whereby

RingCentral

GlobalMeet by PGI

How to Choose the Best Video Conferencing For You

Call Size

The first thing you need to consider is the call restriction limitations. How many people can be part of the video conference?

Entry-level plans might restrict you to 25 or 50 callers while the highest tiers can be 10,000+.

Simultaneous Video Streams

Even if you get a plan with a large call size, it doesn’t mean that everyone on the call will be able to stream their webcam simultaneously.

Let’s say you have 500 people attending a video conference; there won’t be 500 videos on the screen. You might be limited to just 10 or 20 streamers. The rest will be view-only.

Video Quality

Each participant’s individual Internet connection will obviously impact the quality as well. However, some software is definitely better than others in this category.

The best way to determine the video quality of the software is by experimenting with free trials and reading reviews from current customers.

Team Collaboration Features

If you’re using video conferencing software for work, it’s useful to have an all-in-one collaboration solution.

Now everyone can collaborate from a single platform, instead of bouncing back and forth between different software while on a video conference call.

Industry and Specific Use Cases

What exactly do you need video conferencing software for?

So if you fall into one of those categories, make sure you choose a software that accommodates your unique needs.

The Different Types of Video Conferencing Software

Cloud Video Conferencing Software

Cloud software or browser-based video conferencing software is extremely flexible. Participants can join a call from anywhere, simply by logging in through a web browser.

This software is supported by open WebRTC (real-time communications) standards.

Desktop Applications

Desktop apps are commonly used for in-house video conferencing. The best video conferencing software will support all major operating systems.

Mobile Video Conferencing

Nearly all of the best video conferencing software on the market today will have some mobile conferencing features.

Meeting Room Systems

Some businesses require a complete meeting room system for video conferences. These solutions require additional hardware, like external cameras, microphones, speakers, and more.

These really aren’t necessary for home offices or remote work. They’re designed for large spaces and large groups in a single location.

#1 – BlueJeans — Best For Remote Work

BlueJeans has a wide range of video conferencing options for businesses of all sizes. It’s trusted by global brands like ADP, Facebook, Zillow, Intuit, and National Geographic.

For small and large businesses alike, BlueJeans can help your organization and employees communicate by providing them with the right tools for remote work.

Depending on your needs, there are actually four different BlueJeans video conferencing products for you to choose from. Here’s a quick explanation of each one:

BlueJeans Meetings — Video, audio, and web conferences from any device

BlueJeans Rooms — Single-touch audio and video conference rooms

BlueJeans Events — Host and stream interactive events for large audiences

BlueJeans Gateway — Access Microsoft Teams calls from any meeting room system

Pricing starts at $9.99 per host per month.

Try it free for 7 days.

#2 – Cisco Webex Review — Best For Healthcare

Cisco has been an industry leader in the telecommunications space for 35+ years. So it should come as no surprise to see Cisco Webex rank so high this list.

From virtual consultations to training and security, Webex has everything healthcare organizations need for video conferencing.

Here are some of the highlights of using Cisco Webex:

End-to-end security with strong encryption

High-quality video and audio calling

Virtual training capabilities with recording and on-demand viewing

Share your entire screen or just share a single app or document

AI powered web assistant

Integrations with tools like Slack, G Suite, Salesforce, and more

Compatible on web, desktop, mobile, and video systems

For anyone that prioritizes quality and security, Cisco Webex will be a top choice for you to consider.

Plans start at $13.50 per host per month. Sign up for free to try it out; no credit card required.

#3 – Lifesize Review — The Best Zoom Alternative

Zoom has quickly become a household name over the past year or so. But it’s not for everyone, and lots of businesses are looking elsewhere for a video conferencing solution.

If you’re searching for a similar setup and feature list, Lifesize will be your best option.

Let’s take a closer look at some of the benefits and highlights of Lifesize:

Ultra-high definition and 4k screen sharing

Unlimited guest invitations to meetings

Large meetings with up to 500 participants

Broadcast live events with up to 10,000 viewers

Manage users and room settings from a web-based admin console

High encryption standards for robust security

Interoperability with Slack, Microsoft Teams, Skype, and more

For those of you who need a complete meeting room system, Lifesize has all-in-one conferencing solutions with hardware as well.

#4 – Whereby Review — The Best Simple Video Conferencing Software

The software was actually built in Norway, and it’s a popular choice for Europeans. So it’s GDPR compliant and follows some of the strictest data protection and privacy laws globally.

Here’s a quick overview of the features and benefits you’ll get by using Whereby for video conferencing:

Live chat and reactions during video calls without interrupting the speaker

Rooms are locked by default, so admins can choose who to let in

Fit up to 50 participants in a room at the same time

Host has control to mute members and end the meeting for everyone

Participants can open other tabs and explore websites during a meeting

Add company branding and logos to your meeting rooms

Integrations with Google Calendar and Outlook Calendar

Record meetings that you can download and share

YouTube integration for watching videos during a meeting

Screen sharing, Google Docs integration, and mobile support

Again, even with all of these great features, Whereby is as simple as it gets. It’s easy for anyone to use and figure out, regardless of their technical skill level.

There’s a free forever plan for personal use that can host small meetings with up to four participants. Paid plans start at just $9.99 per month.

#5 – RingCentral Review — Best All-in-One Communication Suite

They offer an all-in-one communication suite for integrated video meetings, phone calls, team messaging, file sharing, and task management.

The software is trusted by 400,000+ organizations across the globe, making it one of the most popular video conferencing solutions on the market today.

Let’s take a closer look at some of the features, benefits, and highlights of RingCentral:

Enterprise-grade security and a 99.999% uptime SLA

Easy to set up, deploy, add new users, and manage teams

Works from any device

Solutions for small businesses, enterprises, and everything in between

Tools for remote work and remote customer service

Cloud phone systems and contact centers

Solutions for managed service providers

RingCentral even has industry-specific solutions in categories like education, healthcare, retail, financial services, high tech, contact tracing, and more.

Plans start at $19.99 per user per month. You can try RingCentral for free with a 15-day trial.

#6 – GlobalMeet by PGI Review — Best For International Video Conferencing

GlobalMeet is another popular business communications platform. As the name implies, the software is built to accommodate international calls.

They have 160+ points of presence in over 60 different countries. This allows for exceptional call quality, even with participants streaming video calls from different continents.

Here are some other top reasons why I like and recommend GlobalMeet:

They offer hardware solutions for complete video room integrations

Join calls on the go through the mobile app

Record your meetings and play them any time with cloud recording capability

Single-click to join video calls from an intuitive user interface

High definition video with simultaneous screen sharing functionality

24/7 customer support via live chat, phone, and email in 12 languages

For organizations with an international presence, whether it be internally or with clients, GlobalMeet by PGI is the clear winner.

There’s a free plan for basic use, and paid plans start at $12 per user per month.

Summary

What’s the best video conferencing software?

With so many options to consider, naming just one as my top pick isn’t very practical. It all depends on what you’re looking for.

Regardless of your business size, industry, or video conferencing needs, you can find what you’re looking for using my methodology and recommendations listed in this guide.

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nachikamiyama · 5 years ago

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Which Tool would Be The Best For Online Party?

Hello there. I translated the Japanese article to English for guys from overseas. Have fun ;)

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As the effect of coronavirus COVID-19 has been getting worse, 7 prefectures including Tokyo finally activated emergency declaration. Some companies and schools might have promoted to work from home or held meetings online beforehand, but there will be more increasing demands of them hereafter.

So we, the members of WINDOWS FOREST decided to have an online meeting. In fact we have introduced the system of working from home since 7 years ago, so we already have the perfect environment for online meeting. Though still, we often feel it enough to contact with other members with text chats and now we realize that we haven't had online meetings except for reviewing or checking applications.Fortunately we have \2,000 paid out of the chief editor's own pocket, so we got something to drink and eat each together. Now the online drinking party, which some people call the meeting, begins.

The attendees are 3 people below. We determined to use only tools of Windows because we work for "WINDOWS FOREST". It also follows that we don't use any smartphones or tablets.

The Attendees

*T the free writer :Attended from Matsuyama-shi in Ehime and having a smug face with his Surface Book 2 and high-class KRANTZ microphones in the living room.

*Y the chief editor: Attended with his desktop and tactfully "wore" the cute girl avatar look because all attendees were old guys -but his voice...still old.

*H the desk worker: Attended with "Big Dell Laptop" based on his words. Wanted to get prosciutto but failed.

1."Skype Meet Now" is easy to use and full of convenient features

At first we tried "Meet Now" on Skype which you can have online meetings by getting and sharing the unique link.

Click Here To Have Meeting On Skype

The feature starts to gather attention because of the coronavirus peril, though it has been added long time ago.

The strongest trait for this service is that you feel free to join with Skype on the browser and don't need to install Skype application. You neither have to inform the others your account in advance, nor to follow each other.Better to be able to save time.

But when we try it, some troubles has occurred on H's environment. His microphone doesn't work on the Skype website as a matter of the fact.The issue gets better when he switches from the website to the application, but the sound volume is still too small for the other members to listen to.

This trouble is a deathblow for him that the microphone doesn't work well, though the feature for sharing desktop and specific windows and another one for blurring background is good for him since his room is messy. Plus Skype on UWP also often crushes on T's environment, so we consider it unstable.

Skype Meet Now is good for---

-Starting online meeting quickly-All you need is sharing the link to members.

-Attractive Features-Makes it possible to blur backends, record the conversation, and share the screen that you're looking at.

-Safety-Skype is traditionally famous for its reliability.

Skype Meet Now doesn’t seem enough for---

-Quality-The issue that the microphone doesn't work might occur on some client's devices.

2."Google Meet/Hangout" works well without any troubles!

The next one we tried is "Google Hangout Meet", which is about to be renamed to "Google Meet". The director Y has invited us since he is familiar with "Google Meet".

In our conclusion, this one worked so well and we didn't have any troubles.

If I must say something, its picture is not so good and the reason why it happens is that the image quality is set "low" on initial setting.

That doesn't matter if you set it to higher level on the setting screen.

In addition, the "Google Hangout" is also user-friendly that the users except for the "G Suite" members can use without sign-up.

There is the feature for sharing screen as well, however, it doesn't have ones for blurring your backend nor setting your favorite backend. I suppose it would be the weakness of that.

Google Meet/Hangout is good because---

-it's Handy and Steady-works well with no troubles, and also works as well as Skype Meet Now. Highly recommend you use this!

Google Meet/Hangout is not enough for---

-the variety of the available environment-this basically works only on the browser since there're no applications for that.

-the features for backends-this revealed that H's room is messy because there're no features to blur its backend.

3."Facebook Messenger" might cause troubles to some of client's camera....

Now let's move on to the "Messenger" reviewing, which is the version for desktops of Facebook, and also is introduced on one of our news articles.

We got stuck to add the other members to own friend list because nobody of us has gotten in touch with Facebook each other. We were finally able to start chatting, but a tragedy that Y's babiniku; using a beautiful girl as his digital avatar has been broken fell upon us! In addition, the camera that T was using was not set front-fixed, but rear-fixed for some reason. According to that the camera kept catching the TV screen in his living room instead of his face. We couldn't find any features to switch the setting of camera and so this application murdered us.

Well, we don't have to see the actual face each other to have drinking party, but there must not make any sense to have a meeting online. It's no longer enough for us to chat only with voices in other words. That's why we haven't evaluated it highly.

Facebook Messenger is good for---

-Nothing, sorry-it might be useful if you often use facebook heavily.

Facebook Messenger is not enough because---

There have been troubles with cameras and we have no idea to solve them.

4.We can't add each other on "LINE"?!

The last tool we have tried is the video-chatting feature on "LINE". When you think of its feature you imagine a new feature for sharing screens which have recently added as a result of rising demand of online meetings because of coronavirus. However we have looked forward to using this...

Then a problem happened that Y haven't finished the age-verification to activate MVNO! That seems impossible to search your friend if you haven't completed the verification. You maybe can add friends with your smartphone but it is regarded against the rules today.

Therefore we stumbled upon the first step to adding each other. We finally concluded "Google Hangout" would be fine instead of this because we got so drunk at that time. Sorry we couldn't to verify it enough.

Mobile LINE is good for--- -Having various kinds of funny effects.

Mobile LINE is not enough for---

-Adding friends smoothly because one of us cannot prove that he is already over 18 years old even though he is now middle-aged.

Our Conclusion

The important point what we thought through trying some video-chatting application is what application we should use together. You must take some time to decide what kind of service you use, install the client application, and set up your account--- you may be bored to get them all done. In that respect we find it so convenient that Skype Meet Now and Google Hangout allow us to get together through creating a web link.

Of course we find some points that we don't feel it great so much of web applications, though. Especially blurring backends on Skype is so a good feature that you probably can't stop it once you use. It makes sense that function on Zoom is also famous, which we haven't tried for some reason.

But the most essential thing is that you can use it on any situation, any environment. So it was too bad there wese some problems we had on Skype and Messenger. We hope it will be improved at an early date.

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Thank you XD

Source:” オンライン飲み会に最適なチャットツールはどれ？　実際に飲みながら試してみた “ 窓の杜, Apr 10.

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plotbunnyshipper · 8 years ago

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Fundamental Cracks - Parts 1 & 2

Note: So, this started by popping into my head after seeing the 5x20 trailer. I knew it wasn’t the way it was going to play out, but took those couple fast chapters and have been going with it. As I continued and incorporated partial things from that episode what would be sticking from cannon is that it starts, Team Oliver just having had their confrontation with Temporary-HELIX-Team-Felicity, everyone is in the zone of trust issues. Adrian is at, and set the EMP in, the Arrow Cave, with Felicity as the target, because with the results obviously she was. John and Lyla are due for some confrontation of ARGUS prisoners like he was treated.

The preview had implied Felicity’s chip got damaged, they were trapped with no communication, and a psycho was on the ready to torment. There was the brief clip of Oliver getting bounced down an elevator shaft, landing in an awkward position. Poached bits later from actually seeing the episode to help move it along until they’re out but after that it’s stream of thought. Doesn’t follow the continuity of the other shows (Flash) because I haven’t seen most of this latest season, and taking the excuse of AU.

Ao3 - http://archiveofourown.org/works/11325564/

Chapter 1 – Shock

After hellish hours, trapped, crippled, taunted by a madman you’d think being in a hospital would be a welcome change. Instead it is its own spiral of damnation. Tubes and tests, begging for information and after a quick useless triage check being ignored while they focus their resources on him.

When he fell…when Oliver fell he was motionless. Broken. Battered. It didn’t matter that Chase made his presence known, didn’t matter that he failed realize after all these years of course Oliver and John would have trained me at least in the basics of archery and guns, and didn’t matter that I eventually buried a bullet in his chest for his crimes.

He caused one man I loved to be killed by this man who I still love. Chase serenaded me with details on how it felt for him to watch that. Forced me to listen to him talk about how sweet it was to hear Oliver and I talk in our stressed hours of darkness about trust and the downfall of our relationship. Analyzing like a psychopathic couple’s therapist, summarizing our words about the lack of trust at the core of our relationship due to our own experiences that couldn’t let the love keep us together. He mocked us, the ‘Of course I love you, I’ll never stop, but this wasn’t working…’ and ‘I know, I know, and I’ll always love you, you’ll always be in my heart…’ A laugh as he prowled towards us, “You trust each other you’re your lives, but your broken little hearts are as fucked up as your heads.“ I tried to shield Oliver’s body from his view; he dragged me away by the hair, my hands clawing at that arm until he grabbed me by the throat and sent me crashing. When he sends a foot kicking out to see if Oliver would stir, that distraction…it was enough that he didn’t notice. Thank god for Oliver and John’s paranoia. I shot him. Not the best shot… but he wasn’t expecting it and I shot that son of a bitch in the back, where the core of his abdomen was a big enough target to hit something vital. He tried to take those last few steps towards Oliver’s body but fell and didn’t get up. I crawled myself back over, grabbing an arrow he had been playing with and stabbing it Norman Bates style into the exposed skin while he gave his final twitches. Only after I was between Oliver and him did I empty the gun into him, making sure he wouldn’t be getting up again.

I’m desperately listening to his breathing, whispering encouragements, only vaguely noticing my hand keeps landing over his heart. Feeling its beat, knowing as the rate changes that my panic is justified.

Oliver is still unconscious, barely taking struggling breaths, when there is a small explosion quickly followed by a figure climbing through the hole in the wall. Part of me recognizes it is a John Diggle sized, sounding, scented-despite-the-overwhelming-gamey-tang-of-blood-coating-us person, but that part of my rationale is buried by the panic of the rest.

I may go a little crazy as they rush to the rescue. I may scream at them when they try to assess us, prying me off and starting to move Oliver out of reach. I possibly rave as John picks him up and rushes Oliver to the hospital. I may even strike out at anyone who tries to help me while he is in sight.

Things go a bit…confusing. I blink and I can’t find Oliver as I look around, just the body of…the body of…that person.

Another blink and I have to feel his heartbeat right now. I need to know he’s still breathing.

Someone is touching my arm and it feels like I jump out of my skin. “Oliver?!” The word is croaked. Why is my voice ragged? It’s not Oliver, it’s some lady in white. “I need to find…need to help…”

“He’s in surgery.” A familiar voice says.

Surgery? Down here? I blink at him as my thoughts swirl in a lazy spin of confusion. “I know you.”

The unfamiliar woman says in an unconcerned voice, “It’s shock, and the medication, just enough to calm her down,” she says it near me, then at me, “calm you down, a bit.”

“Find him! He needs help!” I look around…We’re not in the tunnels?

“Ms. Smoak, you’re in shock, you are probably going to have a hard time focusing on my questions but we need to ask them.” I blink and look down at my hands, stained and dirty, dried blood flaking off around the joints. “Can you tell me if anything hurts?” Her hands are cold, pressing lightly against me, searching.

I shake my head.

“You can’t tell me, or nothing hurts?”

“Not hurt. Oliver’s- He-”

“Did you hit your head against anything?”

“He fell…It was dark…so far down, he wasn’t moving, even when Chase…Oliver needs help!”

“He’s getting help, he is in surgery.”

“So much blood…” Blood is important. Why is blood important? I have blood, he has blood, he needs blood…he has blood, he has blood! “You need to get his blood for him.” I stare at John, who for some reason just stands there. “Oliver’s blood, you can get…cabinets of blood…” the words slip away and I can’t remember how I was going to end that. John blinks, then takes off at a run.

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I am laughably fine. Other than my damaged bio-stimulant not working, which they will surgically remove so Curtis can retrieve the power cell that seems to still be functional, and bruises, lots of big ugly bruises, I can’t find anything really wrong. Ignoring their load of crap about shock, like my people don’t experience worse every night, you can take that ‘shock’ and…I’m fine, which is in extreme contrast to the extensive list detailing Oliver that our friends didn’t think I overheard them talking about, courtesy of a tablet Lyla brought me so I could check on the surgery and quit asking them. Not the tablet, the tricked out HELIX one which Curtis was stupid enough to let ARGUS confiscate instead of hiding it away after he deactivated the lasers, because he still doesn’t know better.

I spend the night online. Ordering replacements and equipment to upgrade them, the overnight shipping to Curtis cost almost as much as the parts themselves, but I can afford it. I get a “Felicity, what the hell?” call as the sun rises, but he doesn’t protest when I give him a direct list of things to do.

The detectors show the bunker is clear. Someone must have had the utility cut the line and replaced the section of pipe last night. I’d bet the Palmer Tech money on Dinah, everyone else has been at the hospital or dealing with their own burns and strained muscles. That is my cue to check myself out and really get to work.

Curtis helps me, but I try not to make him stretch his arm too much and send him searching for parts I forgot. I’m not the most patient taskmaster and eventually my gophers make themselves scarce. One major new addition is a larger, better stocked, med bay of our own in the Arrow Cave. The old one proved multiple times to be lacking; this will take care of that. Fuck this whole ‘patch you up on the nearest table or wheeled out gurney’ because there’s not enough space or equipment to do what we need. My eyes keep tracking the dots of blood on the floor that everyone else is apparently blind to, and it takes every ounce of patience I’ve ever had not to scream out demands as they filter in and out with their ‘take it easy’ and ‘you need to focus on healing yourself’ nonsense. They don’t understand, so I don’t bother trying to explain. Instead I wheel myself around and spray and scrub with the mop that was added to Curtis’s shopping list in the moments where I can’t do anything else useful while waiting for things to load or finish installing, I guess this is the rare offshoot of my mom’s clean-when-stressed habits.

Chapter 2 – Trapped, Less Than 24 Hours Earlier

He keeps asking if I’m ok. Then he goes and does exactly, exactly, what is guaranteed to be a bad move. Climbing up an elevator shaft without equipment is stupid, doing it while still dazed from the EMP when a lunatic has booby trapped every other method of escape is just plain idiocy.

Of course it was a trap. Another inch and he’d have a hole punched into his lungs or gut rather than a deep gouge across his side, having landed hard on an exposed bolt.

“Did that hurt?” I ask, fighting the urge to gag as I get another quick look at the wound, steeling myself. Don’t lie, you said you wouldn’t lie to me…

”Yes. Yes it did.”

Well…good. Not the wound, but that he’s still committed to honesty. I let the nitrile gloves snap loudly as I get them on. “You ready?”

He makes a harsh grunt as I lift the temporary bandage again, the edges trying to stick to his skin with a layer of blood. “You ok?”

“With stitching you up on something that could have been avoided? What exactly are you expecting me to say, Oliver?” Let’s get this over with.

The worst part, the one that makes me have to look away for long seconds before forcing myself to finish, is seeing the scratch into his rib bones, a short groove along the edge of that stark exposure.

“If you can’t-“

I manage between dry heaves, “You need…” Don’t puke. Don’t do it. Don’t you dare. “…to be quiet…” Puppies, kittens, bunnies, baby sloths, all adorable and not disgusting things to imagine. “…unless something’s…wrong.”

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“I’ve told you before Oliver, don’t talk to me like I’m other people.”

As the stress keeps chipping a bigger headache behind my eyes, my comments get more acerbic. I know it’s not helpful. I know that saying I told you so is the opposite of helpful. I know we’ll figure a way out of here like always…always, always, always. I know by the small looks and brief squeezes of his hand that he knows it’s automatic, not meant with the harshness delivered.

After our first huge argument, in the temporary haven from this city that was Ivy Town, the one where we both went to different rooms to sleep because the shared bedroom held too many words flung at each other in anger, we had a long, long, talk. A couple hours of introspection and laying those self found flaws out on the table…we came to certain understandings. I don’t bitch about his sharp, increasingly shorter, outbursts, or his need for physical action to work through things, he doesn’t bitch about my verbal claws hunting for blood.

An agreement, a simple code, ‘Enough,’ and the other’s name means drop it, we can pick back up but for now it’s time to ease off. More importantly “I need some air,” is the stop, stop now, immediately, full stop, you shall not pass public-friendly cue.

We have to get out of here. Where else is there to try? What might Chase have overlooked?

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The hint of sarcasm in his voice, his frustration with my comment, I’m sure compounded by his immediately prior that was reassuring me that he had faith in my own skills “By exactly do you mean exactly?”

I wouldn’t have said exactly if that wasn’t what I meant. His quip is just the mindless babble to let me keep talking. So I do as he looks down at me.

“…Please don’t miss.” Of course he won’t miss, he’s Oliver. Oliver with lightheadedness and bloodloss, because I can see that wound still seeping through the stitches and bandage and shirt…

He barely aims, just glares at the grate like it is actively trying to keep us trapped down here rather than an inanimate piece of metal.

“You didn’t miss.”

Oliver doesn’t even acknowledge the comment as he goes to see what’s beyond the gap in the wall.

}]}———}>

He comes back with the climbing gear, and a pack with a handful of small emergency air canisters. I don’t think I have been thankful to the Frogmen, but the fact that we had those left over due to them means this is a fantastic first time to. I ignore the look Oliver gives me as I make the praise, then bite down on the mouthpiece, sucking in a single deep breath and holding it. The next breath is the standard toxifying air down here…one more, then back to the oxygen. He is equally conservative with the water bottle sized tank in his hand. There aren’t many, we have to see how long we can stretch them, in case…

Maybe three breaths between each safe one.

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Does Fluoxetine Stop Premature Ejaculation Top Tricks

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I was able to help out in a glass of water every day or thinking of anything that is satisfying.Scientists believe that if you aim to train yourself to ejaculate.Another reason is that these sex nutrients - adding them into your tummy, and as a woman is satisfied?This is perhaps one of the basic set of premature ejaculation naturally.The two categories for premature ejaculation as much if you are able to do is flex these muscles.

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How To Boost Sexual Stamina

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digestinol · 5 years ago

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Travel and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

It seems that many believe that once the pandemic is over, everyone is going to want to travel….somewhere! Doesn't matter where, as long as its somewhere new, and somewhere away from home! And we couldn't agree anymore...We've been hibernating for months, so a nice, little vacation, even if it’s a 3 day weekend will do us all very good. And even if you suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) or any other digestive disease, you should also make a point to let nothing stop you from getting away and have some fun with family and friends too. That is as long as it is safe to do so.

On one of our last articles, we shared with you 10 best kept secrets for traveling with IBS. Today, we'll add 10 more, to give you even more ideas and more confidence that you can also have that great vacation with peace of mind.

1. No cheating prior to your trip

It’s your brother's birthday and he made spicy chicken wings for his party. Even if you are craving some of these, you should have brought your own meal, because you know that in just a week you are going to an amazing travel destination.

With that being said, don't cheat and mess up your healthy diet. The last thing that you'll want is to have flare ups right before the trip and no one wants to leave town in the middle of a flare-up.

2. Cooking while traveling? I thought I was on vacation!

While staying at a beautiful hotel is nice, nothing is going to bring you more peace of mind, than booking a suite with a small kitchen. Imagine the convenience of making your favorite home-cooked meals, which you know will do your body so good.

It’s invaluable to say the least, especially if you are on a strict diet.

You can still try new restaurants, but we suggest making your own meals as much as you can for your body's most ultimate comfort.

Cook 4 portions a day, so that you have for 2 days and put them in the freezer. Also, it might be convenient to bring some tupperware if you want your food on the go, while visiting the town.

If suites are not available at the hotel, try different options, like vacation homes, Air B&B, etc.

Not only may the rooms might be bigger and cozier, you would possibly have your own room, instead of sharing, but you'll also have a washer and dryer too.

3. Parla Italiano?

If you are traveling overseas, not everyone knows or speaks english and we can't expect them to do so either.

Knowing how to ask for the bathroom or what you can’t eat and being able to explain it in any language is the key to comfortable travel with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Be prepared to learn a little bit of the language from the country you'll be visiting.

Key phrases like these can be very helpful:

• Where is the closest bathroom?

• Left or Right?

• How far is the bathroom?

• Please, no onions on my meal

• Please, no spicy

• Do you sell bottled water?

• Thank you

You can write these down on recipe cards and take them along with you on your trip to show the waiters.

Also, do some research into the local food (and how they call it) before you leave, to get an idea of what you can and cannot eat.

4. Be App Friendly

Don't be afraid of using apps. They can make your life so much easier and stress free!

Get an app for your smartphone or tablet that helps locate bathrooms around the world, including free ones like Sit or Squat (the app designates clean bathrooms as “sit” and less-clean ones as “squat”) or Toilet Finder, which lists more than 70,000 public restrooms.

To make it even more convenient, there's also translation apps, which immediately convert what you want to say in the language of your choice. Not only can you use these with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) related troubles, but for just about anything, like figuring out when the next train comes or where can you buy an umbrella, etc?

5. Don’t ignore symptoms

One of our clients told us she was in Mexico and needed to use the restroom right away.

She was right in front of a little coffee shop, which had a sign that said: "Restroom only for Clients".

She had 3 water bottles in her purse, but she thought outside the box and purchased another bottle from the coffee shop, which gave her immediate access to their restroom.

When you feel your Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) acting up, don’t just ignore it, do something about it so you can continue with your daily itinerary just fine. You may have to adjust your diet and take the day a bit slower.

In some cases, even if your friends stay out in the town and want to explore more, you may have to come back to the hotel to stay closer to a bathroom and even take a little nap to recuperate. But understand this is a much better option for you, so you can enjoy the rest of the days ahead. A little sacrifice can go a long way.

6. No tempting, please!

When traveling, it’s easy to be tempted to try different desserts and local foods, even wine and coffee, but do yourself a favor and even if your friends are tempting you, be firm and stick to your daily healthy diet. It’s not worth feeling miserable all day or night, or even worse, running to the bathroom every 20 minutes. You have to be smart and learn to say no, when needed.

Some people with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) may get away with 1 or 2 bites, but if you are in doubt, is better to stay away than being sorry later.

7. New Bathroom Rules

Did you know that in many countries, using the restroom is not complimentary? Always carry enough change in your purse, just in case, as many bathrooms are by pay-for-entry only.

8. Be creative at lunch and dinner time

Your family made reservations at this very popular restaurant, but you read the menu and know there's nothing for you to eat there. Be creative and make your own meal instead. You can look at the sides or ask your waiter for something basic, like rice and steamed vegetables. Most restaurants can also provide you with grilled chicken or a simple salad with your favorite toppings. Maybe you can add a soup of the day, but don't be shy to ask about the exact ingredients it may contain.

This is where the phone translator app comes in very handy! Also, if there are certain restaurants on the list of must visit locations while traveling, google online for their menus before you leave. It will save you time and hassle, and you can know right away what you'll have. Recipe cards are also helpful for writing the restaurant's name and the meal of your choice.

9. Prepare for a possible flare-up on the road

Don't forget to pack your medicine for your trip. These are just as important as taking your passport with you.

Pack laxatives if you suffer from constipation. It’s also helpful to pack medicine that you know it does your body good for headaches, flu, fever, etc... It will save you a lot of time and you'll worry less if you have them handy in your suitcase or purse already.

10. Good books for company

In the event you are not feeling well and you have to miss a tour, don't blame yourself or get upset. This will only aggravate your symptoms and you don't need any more flare ups. Think positive and enjoy a day all to yourself in bed or balcony.

A good book or magazine will be an ideal companion to keep you busy while being alone in your hotel room. Enjoy a warm bath and if you are feeling like walking a bit, go explore your beautiful hotel. Check out the pool area, gardens, lobby, etc...You can take very nice photos too, at your hotel. Many times, travelers are so busy while on tours that they barely spend time in their hotel and they miss its unique architecture and landscapes. It will also be a good idea to check out your hotel restaurants and their menu to see what you'll enjoy for lunch or dinner later on.

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Digestinol is an all-natural supplement that helps support and promote digestive health as well as support your immune system. Its biggest benefit is the ability to target and reduce inflammation within your digestive system. Inflammation along your digestive system is one of the main reasons for pain/discomfort associated with digestive disorders. It can help with both constipation as well as diarrhea, because it gets your body back to normal so the amount of fluid in your colon is regulated the way it should be.

What is Digestinol?

Our product contains AMP (Aloe Mucilaginous Polysaccharides) which is an all-natural molecule found in the aloe vera plant. It is known to enhance the body’s immune system due to its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties. We have a 97-98% success rate reported from people who take Digestinol as directed for 90 days or longer.

If you are not interested in prescription medications to treat your condition and prefer a more natural approach, Digestinol makes all-natural capsules that contain a very specific form of Aloe Polysaccharides to target the inflammation along your digestive tract.

These capsules also provide your body with the nutrients that it is lacking in order to take back control of itself. Digestinol isn't just Aloe Vera powder, Aloe Vera (contains Aloein) which irritates your digestive system and can cause diarrhea. Digestinol undertakes very specific additional steps in order to remove the Aloein during their extraction process to focus on only the beneficial portions of the Aloe Leaf, the long chain Aloe Mucilaginous Polysaccharide molecules.

Since Digestinol is 100% all-natural it doesn't bring along the side effects that other chemically based prescription medications have. We tell our customers to think of Digestinol as an all-natural digestive system specific vitamin that reduces inflammation and provides your body with specific nutrients that allow it to take back control of itself.

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charllieeldridge · 6 years ago

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11 Unique Gifts Every Traveller Will Love (and Use)

Finding travel gifts for your friends and family who like to hit the road can be a daunting task. Not only do you need to find a gift that they’ll like, but something they’ll actually use. What do you give someone who lives out of a backpack? What can you buy your friend who’s hitting the road for a year? Definitely not a piece of furniture or artwork!

As travellers ourselves who have been on the road for 10 years now, we’ve got the inside scoop on useful and fun items for travel that would make great presents. Whether it’s a birthday, Christmas or a going away gift you’re after, you’ll find some ideas in this article.

In this post, I’ll list 11 unique, fun and practical travel gifts for your special someone.

1. Tinggly

What better gift for someone who loves to travel than giving an experience. When it comes to travel gifts, this unique idea from Tinggly is a good bet. Visit their website and choose a category that’s relevant to the recipient of the gift – “Key to Europe”, “Perfect For Him”, “Perfect For Her”, “Merry Christmas”, “Ultimate Collection”, “Bucketlist”, etc.

In each category are numerous tours and experiences for your travel loving friend to choose from (in some cases, there are over 700 options). Once they’ve chosen the event that interests them, they have 5 years to redeem it. Experiences and tours are available worldwide, so just ensure that the gift you choose is offered in the country the recipient is going to.

When it comes to travel gifts, you really can’t go wrong with a wine tasting in Tuscany, a helicopter flight over Las Vegas, a day at the spa in Bali or volcano exploration in Hawaii! As travellers ourselves, we can say we definitely prefer memorable moments over possessions.

You can opt to send a physical box to the gift recipient, or send a voucher by email. Click here to learn more about this fun gift idea.

2. JBL Portable Speakers

We’ve tried numerous bluetooth portable speakers over the years, and as far as affordable electronic travel gifts go, these speakers are the best. Everyone has a smartphone these days and connecting to these JBL speakers is easy. Plus, it weighs in at just over 1lb, making it practical for travellers.

Many people like to listen to music while they’re at the beach, chilling out by the pool, or having a relaxing night playing cards with new friends. Bluetooth speakers are a must.

We have the JBL Flip 3 and love the crisp sound this compact speaker gives off, and it’s actually quite loud. However, there’s a new model out now – the JBL Flip 4 and it’s waterproof! Click here to read reviews and compare prices on Amazon.

*Update: December, 2019 – we just purchased the latest model, which is the JBL Flip 5. It’s a little bit bigger, but the sound is great and they are waterproof! Great for taking to the beach or pool.

3. Handpresso Portable Espresso

Not only is this travel gift great for those who love to wander, but it’s an excellent idea for coffee addicts.

If you’ve gone on a long-term trip before, or if you travel on a budget, you’ll know that the coffee available at hostels and guest houses is usually sub-par filter coffee. To get that real latte or americano espresso coffee, you would need to purchase one from a cafe – and to a traveller, that’s an addition on the budget each day that not many want to spend.

Luckily, there’s the Handpresso!

This portable espresso machine can be taken on the go. It’s small, compact and all you need is some hot water (which is found in basically every accommodation), and some espresso grounds (which you can pick up at the grocery store).

You simply add the grounds to a little pod, add some hot water, pump up the machine to build up some pressure, press the release button and voila, a shot of espresso appears. You can then add more hot water to your cup to make it less strong, or, add milk like we do to have a latte.

The only thing is that you do need to be fairly strong in order to pump up the machine (men will have no issue, and women with good upper body strength will be fine!)

We’ve used our Handpresso machine in apartments we’ve rented on Airbnb, while camping, and in various hotels around the world. Click here to see reviews and compare prices on Amazon.

4. Lush Body Care

Whether it’s a man or a woman you’re trying to buy a travel gift for, with products for both sexes, and unisex items, Lush has you covered. During our recent trip to Chicago, we discovered this brand and I’ve been hooked ever since.

Lush products are vegetarian, handmade and nothing is tested on animals. Not only that, but the ingredients are practically all natural (with some safe synthetics), and for the responsible traveller in your life, they’ll be happy to know that many of the items don’t have any packaging.

When you’re thinking about travel gifts, consider the shampoo, conditioner and soap (all of which are solids and have zero packaging). Lush has shampoo and conditioner “bars”, which have no wrapping. They come in a reusable tin can (which you purchase separately) and are perfect for travellers for many reasons.

There’s no plastic waste and since it’s not a liquid, it can be easily brought on board a flight – great for those who fly carry-on. Plus, it takes up less space in luggage than a shampoo or conditioner bottle.

Nick and I both use the “Honey I Washed My Hair” Shampoo Bar and the “Big” Conditioner Bar, and I use the Ultrabland Facial Cleanser as well. I love all 3 products. Click here to learn more about Lush and to purchase items online.

5. Travel Hammock

Travel hammocks are great for those are looking to sleep under the stars, or on remote beaches. It’s also great for campers or for those who like to do some multi-day trekking (provided there are trees around to hang the hammock from!).

A travel hammock is also an excellent travel gift for those who just plan to backpack around. Setting up a hammock on the balcony of your beachfront hut, or bringing it to the beach for a day of chilling out between two palm trees is the ultimate in relaxation.

There are numerous travel hammocks to choose from, just make sure you get one that is lightweight and rolls up into a small package. Travellers like small items! The ENO Eagles Nest Outfitters and Arbor Creek hammocks have great reviews on Amazon. But, you can click here to compare prices and reviews on numerous travel hammocks.

6. Bluffworks Clothing for Men

If you’re looking for travel gifts for men, Bluffworks brand of clothing is a good option. Why? Because they are quick dry and don’t wrinkle, which is a huge issue for travellers. For business travellers, or those who jet-set, having a nice set of clothing in your luggage is essential. Even if the guy you’re buying a gift for plans on budget backpacking around the world, it’s always a good idea to have 1 nice dress shirt and 1 nice pair of pants.

You never know what can happen on the road. We’ve been randomly invited to weddings, found ourselves in the area when a new bar was opening up, and were invited to enjoy a 7 course fine dining meal. Shorts and a t-shirt simply wouldn’t meet the dress code.

Nick has owned the “Original” pants in charcoal for about 6 years now, and he wears them whenever there’s a “fancy” event happening – and they never wrinkle. Click here to learn more about Bluffworks clothes.

Bluffworks pants in action at a wedding!

7. Headphones / Earbuds

Having a set of bluetooth speakers is great, but having your own set of headphones is a must when on the road – they’re incredibly useful. Listening to music and podcasts while bumping along on a bus, chatting to a friend on video calling, or for those flight days when you want to watch a movie, headphones are a must-have and make great travel gifts.

Look for earbuds or headphones that offer noise cancellation and a mic, and also make sure that the earbuds you’re purchasing are compatible with your travel friend’s smartphone or tablet. For example, with the iPhone X, the headphones actually connect via a lightning cord, so regular headphones wouldn’t work.

We have Meze earbuds which give off a unique and incredible sound, and actually, they offer different sized silicone buds, which is great for those with small ears (me), or big ears (Nick). There are numerous option available when it comes to earbuds. Click here to check out Meze and click here to compare other brands and prices.

*Update December, 2019: We now both have Bluetooth Apple AirPods and although we can’t use them when connecting to the TV screens on airplanes, we watch our shows on our smartphones or tablet using them. Plus, when walking and working out, it’s nice to not have cords in the way. Click here to compare the different styles of AirPods.

8. Carry Case for Earbuds and Cords

There’s nothing worse than getting a new pair of earbuds or a new smartphone charge cord and have it start to fall apart. Sadly, this happens quite often to us and it’s most likely because we just toss our cords into our bags, or into a drawer and don’t really take care of them. Regardless of whether or not you’ve purchased earbuds as a travel gift, consider getting a carry case for charging cords.

I’ve just found out about this product called the “Nest” which is a silicone carry case. This practical item is extremely affordable and incredibly useful! Click here to learn more about the Nest. *Update December, 2019: While most people have AirPods these days, this “nest” is still a great idea for lightening cords which always get tangled in purses and backpacks.

9. prAna Clothes

Another clothing company that is an excellent travel gift. This time, however, it’s for both men and women. The travel, adventure and yoga clothes that prAna makes are practical, stylish and ethical. This brand cares about fair trade and sustainability.

I personally wear the Halle pant on about 95% of our flight days and I’ve always worn them when trekking – they’re stretchy and comfy. I also own a sporty tank top, a cotton t-shirt and a hooded sweater, while Nick has a polo shirt, a dress polo and some loose cotton yoga pants. The clothes have lasted us for 6 years so far and are still going strong!

I wholeheartedly recommend this brand as a gift for the traveller in your life. Click here to see prAna products on Amazon. Or, click here to head to their website. *Pro-tip, prices are cheaper on Amazon.

Stopping for a water break while trekking Torres del Paine in Chile – wearing Halle Pant

*Update December, 2019: I fell off my bike and got a hole in my Halle Pants that I’m wearing in the photo above. So, after around 6 years I finally had to purchase a new pair, this time I went with black but in the same style. And, they are still built just as well as when I purchased my first pair 6 years ago. Also, for those women who are tall like I am (5’10”), these pants come in a “tall” length!

10. Water Purification Products

When it comes to travel gifts, this might not sound like the coolest idea out there, but it can be a lifesaver and is something that travellers need to have in their bags.

When travelling to more offbeat destinations where the drinking water is questionable, it’s imperative that water from the tap is purified before being consumed. Similarly, when you’re camping, cycling or trekking in the wilderness and the water source isn’t safe, it’ll need to be purified. We used a SteriPen when trekking in remote locations in Kyrgyzstan and it worked very well.

Not only do products like SteriPen or Lifestraw remove harmful bacteria and microbes from water, but travellers don’t need to purchase bottled water, which helps to save cash and the environment. There are a few brands out there, but SteriPen and Lifestraw are at the top.

Camping and trekking in remote destinations? Water purification is a must

With SteriPen, you simply fill a (reusable) bottle with 1 liter of water and “stir” the pen around for 89 seconds. As you stir, it gives off UV rays that kill harmful bacteria. Once you see a smiley face on the device, the water is safe to drink. There are different models of SteriPen, some charge via USB, others with batteries.

The Lifestraw is only good for one person as it is a personal straw, which has a filter inside of it. It’s small and lightweight and is a good option for drinking straight from streams or puddles in emergency backcountry situations – it also filters out debris. I think of it as more of a survival tool, which could be a cool travel gift if someone is going on an expedition. Click here to learn more about the SteriPens available and click here to learn more about Lifestraw.

11. Games (fun travel gifts!)

If you’re looking for fun travel gifts, then obviously purchasing a game (or 2) is a good idea! If the person is travelling solo, then games for 1 or more are preferable but consider games that can be played with a group over a few beers.

We always have games in our backpacks and play when we’re waiting for flights, for our meals to show up, or when we’re in our accommodation. Keep in mind that travel games need to be somewhat small and lightweight.

For us, our go-to travel games are Cribbage, a simple deck of cards (to play shit head, rummy, bullshit, twos…and numerous drinking games!), pass the pigs, dice for playing Yahtzee.

Our latest purchase is Bananagrams which is kind of like Scrabble but without the board, and it’s more fun. Other hilarious adult games include Cards Against Humanity (a great way to get to know people – and their sick humour), and The Game Of Nasty Things (travellers would just bring the cards and not the actual box, obviously). We recently purchased Skip Bo and played it a lot together during our trip to Ecuador and Peru.

Bonus #12: Mini Projector Screen

We recently picked up a cool Aaxa mini-projector and we’ve been using it a lot. At 400 lumens, it’s bright enough to display with a little bit of ambient light and with a resolution of 720p it’s surprisingly crisp, even when displayed at 75″ on a wall.

The best part? It literally fits in the palm of your hand! This little thing would be an ideal holiday gift for that person who travels on a budget and loves watching Netflix. It’s affordable, sleek, useful and very portable.

Happy Gift Giving!

There you have it, 12 fun, unique and (more importantly) practical travel gifts. In reality, no matter what you give your travelling friend, I’m sure they will love it. But hopefully this article gave you some good ideas for products that can actually be taken on the road. Every time your friend uses your gift while they’re away, they’ll think of you. Happy gift giving!

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