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5lazarus · 3 years

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Love and Red Ink

Varric tries his hand at a more literary Bildungsroman about his youth as a Kirkwall bohemian. Bianca tears it apart, editing for his own good. Sometimes love is in the margins, your almost ex-girlfriend telling you--I wasn't that pretty, when I was that young. Read on Archive of Our Own here.

Varric slips out of bed, sheets rustling, and puts his pants back on. He sneaks a quick glance at Bianca, who’s still sleeping. Her mouth is slightly agape, her hair dark with sweat. She looks old in the gray morning light, but they are old now. He’s turning forty in two months; she’ll be forty-two.

The inn she picked in Val Royeaux is adjacent to the alienage, and so accustomed to strange couplings. The clerks and the maids do not speak, and to those elves, every dwarf is interchangeable anyway. Her husband only gets angry when it’s too blatant, after all. The occasional assignation does no harm. It’s when they wander into the garden at Kirkwall parties, or spend whole Merchant Guild meetings giggling to each other, that he gets upset. Varric can’t blame him. He’d be upset too, if his wife were so obviously in love with another man.

Raggedly he drags his hand through his lank hair. He can’t think like this, let alone write. He finds a spare ribbon, borrowed from Daisy, in his coat pocket. Easier now he pulls back his hair, thinking he might have to order a bath, and perhaps Bianca can be coaxed to join him, she’s not due to meet the Comtesse ’til noon—and the words come marching orderly in their lines.

She snores gently, like a pampered house cat that still has its claws. The years have kept her svelte, her mouth as seductive as the first time he ever sank his teeth in, and Captain Donnen wipes the vestiges of plum lip-paint from his face. He leaves the mark on his collarbone; his shirt hides it, but he can feel it burning in his skin.

Varric grabs the leather-bound journal Hawke gave him for his birthday last year and throws himself onto his chair. He gropes about the desk, looking for a quill, but none the inn left have been sharpened. He’s got a new project going on, and he likes it, it’s easier to write than his detective stories, though he doesn’t think they’ll sell as well. He’s writing about love, real love for once, and he’s writing about youth. He’s writing about getting old. He’s writing about lovers who shouldn’t have been star-crossed, because the wedding was set, and he’s writing maybe about what could have happened if she showed up. He takes the quill and finds his penknife in his trouser pocket, almost ready to tack it down.

Then the words are gone, and he sees them for what they are: tawdry, tired, dull. Sighing, he gets up and opens the shutters. The morning flutters in, cracking the wheels of the wagons, the high voices of the sellers, the promise of spring. Varric turns around to look at Bianca, to see how the sunlight has transformed her, but she’s already up, half-dressed, her breasts swinging slightly as she laces herself into her boots first. He smiles. He’s never understood what she does that: put her trousers and shoes on first.

Bianca inquires, “Like the view?”

He gets behind her, rubbing himself against her as an answer, and traces his hands up her sides and onto her breasts. She laughs, leaning into him, and presses his hands onto her breasts.

“You don’t need to leave, not yet,” he says. She grinds into him as encouragement. This is why she puts her boots on first, he thinks. So they can do this.

“Babe,” Bianca says, “yes I do.” Now she pulls his arms away, gently. Varric sighs. She puts on her shirt but leaves it unbuttoned for now. She sits in the chair by the bed, but not on the bed, and grins up at him. “Besides, I don’t want to disturb you while you’re writing. You looked like you had a good idea.”

Varric waves a hand. “It’s crap. Most of the time, it’s always crap.”

Bianca shrugs. “Your readers say different.”

“Yeah, well, my readers aren’t that smart.”

“Hey, you said it, not me.” Bianca crosses her legs and begins doing up her shirt. “But at least you’re making people happy.”

Varric says, “You want to read what I’m working on now?”

“No.” It’s annoying how sexy she looks, saying that, staring up at him flatly.

Varric says, “Oh, come on, you never read my books. Why not just this once? I think you’d like this once.”

Bianca says, “I’m not your editor or your wife, Varric.” Varric flinches, and Bianca looks away. Grudgingly, she relents. “What’s it about?”

Varric offers her the notebook. He’s easy with letting people see first drafts, half the fun of writing is seeing how his friends like it. Hawke encourages his worst metaphor. Isabela, out of all people, makes him cut them back. Bianca’s never liked reading much, it’s something he’s learned to accept about her, but if it’s about them, perhaps it will be better this time.

He says, simply, “Us.”

Bianca’s eyebrows raise. She stares at the journal in his hand. “I don’t want to read that.”

Varric says, “We weren’t that dumb, when we were young. I changed the name. It’s not that autobiographical. No one would recognize it, besides you. Or Bartrand. And it’s not like he’s capable of reading anything right now.”

“Who wants to read about two rich kids deciding to listen to their parents?” Bianca says. “Who wants to read about getting old? You’re a good storyteller, Varric. Stick to your stories. You don’t need to tell truth.”

Varric grins. “Who said I didn’t exaggerate?”

“I’m certain you described my breasts as much bigger than they actually are,” Bianca says flatly. He waves the book around her, and her expression tightens. “Stop that.”

“Nah,” Varric says. “Make me.”

Her eyes narrow. She likes a challenge. She leaps from the chair, snatching it from his hand so fast he flinches. He forgets, sometimes, how much stronger she is than him. She keeps in better shape than him, she has to, being that involved in the Merchant’s Guild. The stakes are so high, when you’re trying to bribe your way back into Orzammar.

She flips the notebook open, turning to a random page, and reads aloud, “She was the flame in that dark garden, and we were all drawn to her, turned to little insects in her radiant light. It was cold that night in Kirkwall, and I remember stamping my feet to keep off the chill as I smoked, listening to the revelry in the ballroom. Then she stumbled past, brilliant in red velvet, and said, ‘Quick, hide me—I just poisoned Eldric’s lover. Oh, is that elfroot? I’ll take that too.’ Her chest heaved as she panted to catch her breath—Varric, what the fuck is this?” She’s laughing now. “You’re making me sound a lot more—edgy than I ever was.”

“You were edgy,” Varric says helplessly. “You were the first dwarven woman I met who didn’t give a damn for the rules.”

“My mom told me to poison Amara,” Bianca giggles. “And I was the one who had the elfroot.”

Stonyfaced he watches her attempt and fail to suppress her laughter. She turns to another page, throwing herself back into the chair. Varric watches impassively. He’s remembering why he stopped pressing her to read his writing. She’s always such a bitch about it.

Bianca says, “Oh, Varric. I was never that pretty, not even when I was young.”

“You’re beautiful,” Varric almost croaks.

Bianca says, “You’re sweet, but I’m not. And I’ve never tried to be. If you were going to write about me, that should’ve been it. About a girl who says she’s not going to be a noble-hunter and wins an apprenticeship to a mechanic instead. About the first surfacer paragon. Or the first surfacer who they said should be a paragon, and how I built my clan back up.”

“Which you’ve done,” Varric says, “beautifully.”

She rolls her eyes. “And what’s this? Really, Varric, your prose is purple but this is a bit much. How many times are you going to compare me to a flame? I thought you hated the heat. Is that the point? Is it a metaphor, for how I burned you?”

Varric takes the notebook from her, scowling. “Alright, alright. That’s enough, you don’t need to go on about it. I just…I just wanted to try something different, that’s all. Sorry I didn’t write when we first me the way you liked it. I always thought you were the most beautiful thing I’d laid eyes on. Brilliant. That’s what I was trying to say.”

Bianca softens, and she pushes herself up and into him. Stiffly, he lets her maneuver around him. She pats the side of his face twice, like a slap without heat—or the way you dismiss a child. “Then just say it. You don’t need to write it. You always get me wrong, that’s why we never worked.”

“We still work,” Varric says. “We’re here, aren’t we?”

Bianca says, “Stick to your crime novels, babe. That’s the sort of shit people want to leave.” Gently Varric disentangles him from her. He grabs his shirt and finishes dressing. He can hear her behind him, getting ready. He needs a bath, he needs a shave, he needs to wash his hair.

Bianca opens the door. “Don’t take it too personally. I hate romance. Sorry I was so harsh. Anyway, I have to get to work.”

Varric says, “Yeah.” He leans against the desk, away from the window. Despite the sun the room feels inexorably dim, or maybe it’s his heart. He wants a drink. He’ll get a bath instead.

“I’ll see you when I see you?” Bianca flashes a smile and lets the door shut. He closes his eyes and listens for her heavy footsteps down the hall, then onto the staircase, each step creaking as she launches herself out of the inn and into the next step of her career.

He thinks, I shouldn’t write about something that never fucking ends.

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heartbellamy · 3 years

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one thing i really hated about season seven was how much it diminished my interest in certain characters, and i’m not talking about bellamy and clarke, whom the writers actively and purposefully destroyed

no, i’m talking about how:

they once again used raven as their narrative punching bag, using her either for some more added trauma or to set up the narrative direction, both of which hinder her character’s story (adding to the fact that they did this very same thing to her last season, actively in fight mode almost constantly, especially with clarke, which they clearly only did so you’d feel sorry for clarke just in time for her ‘death’/bodysnatching storyline, which raven’s character ultimately suffered for thanks to that narrative decision)

echo being the unhinged girlfriend for half the season, god the moment they decided to put her with bellamy i pleaded ‘please don’t boil down a complex female character into the girlfriend role for conflict and drama’ and yet here we were, all i wanted was for them to steer away from the obvious relationship drama and age old love triangles but in trying not to tell a ‘cliche’ story they used the most cliche tropes in the book? as if introducing gina only for the purpose of murdering her and furthering bellamy’s trauma wasn’t bad enough, they had to demote 7a echo to the vengeful lover trope whose only thought or purpose was her not-dead boyfriend (which they then immediately scrapped?)

(sidenote, if they were so intent on platonic bellarke why were the romantic relationships they canonically wrote for bellamy so poorly thought out in comparison? why did they never spend the time on those relationships? why did we never see the development, which is what draws an audience to relationships, for either of them? why did the girls have to suffer shitty, overdone, arguably misogynistic tropes?)

murphy, god this one upsets me so much, this was undoubtedly murphy and emori’s season, and along with indra they were the only ones who made the sanctum storyline even slightly bearable, but so much of his storyline was reminiscent of bellamy’s early seasons storylines that it didn’t feel as organic as it should have, so many moments gave off the ‘well if we can’t give this stuff to bellamy, we’ll just hand it off to murphy’ vibe, because the two main male characters are just interchangeable now i guess?

madi, you know i once had a friend irl tell me that they weren’t excited about madi because every time shows randomly introduce a young character like that it often interrupts the story in negative ways, which at the time i didn’t really get, but looking back now, looking at how she was often just a device to activate murder mama mode for clarke or to be the useless plot carrier for sheidheda, i think i can understand where they were coming from, madi spent so little screen time with her own storyline, they just used her for conflict about 80% of the time (also almost had them kill her? wtf was that? and then that whole storyline ended without madi anyway so??? what was the point?)

and don’t get me started on how they finally, finally, started working on the blakes relationship last season just to destroy it one last time, even going as far as removing the line in which octavia gives her brother his deserved goodbye from script to screen

for me, in trying to erase bellamy and vilify clarke, they weren’t just taking bellamy and clarke down, with bellamy and clarke being the two most central characters, there was an after effect they never intended, instead of tearing down bellamy & clarke and focusing on the others, they created a domino effect, pulling those two central characters unintentionally created cracks in all of the other stories they were trying to tell

#bellarke #bellamy blake #clarke griffin #anti the 100 #to be clear this is NOT anti any character or ship #i do not hate them #i think they were given shitty writing #there IS a difference #this is anti s7/writing and anti s7/writing only #but i will tag it so no one gets upset #anti raven reyes #anti john murphy #anti echo #ramblings #sorry this is long i know no one cares anymore #but uh @ shows stop ruining your characters?

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hes-writer · 4 years

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Based on: harry is on tour and y/n posts a picture with a co-worker on a night out and he gets jealous and frustrated cause he hasn't seen his girl in a while.... he does something stupid that goes viral and breaks her heart but the co-worker is just a really good friend of hers and is happily married or something.... idk if it's a good idea but you can make it very angsty cause i love it hahahah (ooh-so-laura)

Word Count: 1457 words

Warnings: fluff, angst

Being on tour meant that Harry was away from Y/N for most of the year and that completely takes a toll on a relationship. It wasn’t because their love for each other lacked in any way, shape, or form. It was just that distance can strain even a strong relationship like theirs in subtle ways. So subtle that Harry didn’t even notice that he had gone a couple of days without video calling his lover, or that she wasn’t updating him every hour on her annoying work colleagues-- which was unusual for her, considering that she was practically attached to her cell for hours on end.

So when Harry finally had the time off to catch up with the rest of himself, alongside the buzzing environment of traveling and touring-- his first instinct was to grasp his phone and dial Y/N’s number, not even considering the time difference of their home to his location for the next twenty-four hours.

He waited and waited for what seemed like forever--he thought it was interchangeable considering he hadn’t talked to her in ages--he was surprised (not really) that it went to her voicemail. Harry knew that Y/N loved her sleep. He switched off the Clock app, finding out that it was only a quarter past nine and there was absolutely no way that she would be asleep at this hour.

He tried twice, to no avail. His eyebrows furrowed in wonder and curiosity, lips pursing in a slight pout as a sudden wave of sadness overcame him and he realized that he’d probably have to wait for a bit more time until he got to talk to Y/N.

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As private as he is, Harry still kept up to date with the latest news through social media. He has been extra cautious as of late ever since he accidentally posted a picture of him wearing a cartoon shirt to his public Instagram story, mistaking taking it for the green, ‘close friends’ button. He made sure to keep his thumb a few centimeters more away from the sensitive screen as to not accidentally double-tap a picture he had no intentions of liking. He scrolled quickly, his eyes boring the screen in a swift glance, not really being interested in anything he was seeing.

He soon moved on to his next task--to check everyone’s story. Loud sounds and pounding music got lagged through as he tapped on the right side of his screen, cutting off the video midway. He was still uninterested.

Harry refreshed his feed, letting the loading logo swirl through circularly. Needless to say, he was stunned when he saw Y/N’s latest post, uploaded only a few minutes ago.

There it was in large format, a picture of his girl and a--not going to lie-- a very decent looking man in a slick navy blue suit with a red tie. He figured he would’ve been more up-front of his obvious distaste of the man if he hadn’t worn such a color-coordinated suit. Snickering to himself, Harry thought he could probably show him up with a Gucci patterned suit of his that he’ll pull off no matter what.

But nonetheless, the look was effortless and Harry was sure that he would’ve liked the man very much if it weren’t for Y/N appearing beside him. That alone caused a scowl to appear on his face and the next thing he knew; he was calling his girlfriends’ number with forceful taps of his calloused thumbs.

Y/N looked great, obviously. And maybe that’s why he was impatiently muttering to himself for her to pick up the phone. Harry didn’t know if he should complement the dress she wore or mention the fact that her lipstick was perfectly painted on her pouty lips, or how her hair was styled in a way that reminded him of date nights that ended in passionate lovemaking.

His chest ached suddenly, emotions overwhelming the fact that he missed his girl so much added with the boiling jealousy bubbling in his blood. The call went to voicemail and normally he would patiently wait a few minutes before calling again. However, Y/N’s profile rimmed a colorful hue, indicating that she just recently uploaded a story.

He didn’t know what to make of her actions-- if she deliberately ignored him or she simply did not hear her ringtone alarming that he was calling. He called again.

“Who’s that in your photo?” He growled, demanding for an answer instead of greeting his lover.

Y/N furrowed her brows at his sudden rough voice filling the speaker of her phone, “Hello to you, too”

“Who was that?” Harry repeated. He couldn’t help his fingers from fidgeting against a stray string of his knitted jumper. “Is there something you’re not telling me?”

“That was Kevin,” Y/N answered loudly, loud music blaring through her soft voice. “Did you like his suit? He said it was Gucci, but he wouldn’t let me see the tag,” She chuckled at the end, oblivious at the burning jealousy coursing through Harry.

“Kevin, huh?” Harry mocked. “I’m sure it was Gucci and I guarantee that he wouldn’t mind taking it off to show you,”

He could hear you excusing yourself from the crowd. His phone speaker muted to a quieter atmosphere--he assumed you moved outside.

“What’s that supposed to mean?”

“God, Y/N. I haven’t seen you in so long and the first thing I see is with you and some other guy!”

“And whose fault is that?” She bit back, hoping to get some sense into his head before she hung up.

Sighing in frustration, Harry changed to a decent attire, quickly grabbing the things he needed for a night out. Needless to say, the next morning was interesting for both of them.

———

Headlines of Harry were plastered everywhere, mostly discussing his wild night out wherein pictures of women grinding against him were linked. He didn’t have an ounce of alcohol last night, but the hazy atmosphere of the club surely made his mind boggled.

“Oh shit,” He muttered silently to himself, sitting up in his otherwise empty hotel bed.

—-

Y/N understood that he was busy as of late, especially since he was in the middle of touring. Their video calls for the past couple weeks dwindled into a good morning or good night message and as much as she wanted to beg him for a few minutes to see his faced in a pixelated screen--she knew that he just didn’t have enough* time to do so.

But apparently he had enough time to go out. She thought. She shook off the thought, knowing that jealousy and jumping into conclusion never ended in a quiet stupor.

Instead, she examined the pictures closely as much as the blurry pixels let her. Seeing the emptiness in his eyes and the slouch of his shoulders caught her attention. His hands were to himself, seeming as though he did not care enough to push the women off of him but had no intentions to enjoy the movements against his body. And frankly, Y/N should be angry at him for doing something so stupid. But she also couldn’t ignore her instincts that all he needed was a reassurance that their love was still very much alive.

She called him.

“Y/N!” Harry agitatedly explains the events of last night, spewing out that he did not do anything that would taint his conscience or ruin the relationship they had. It put Y/N’s mind to ease knowing that her initial assumption was right—he just needed her to be there for him.

“It’s okay, H. I understand,” She responded softly, playing at the end of *his shirt that she was wearing.

“Y-you do?” His voice came out childlike and scared. She could imagine his lips pursing in a pout.

“It’s alright, Har,” Y/N relaxed her tense muscles, “You wanna tell me what happened during our call?’ She giggled at his behaviour, to which he groaned in protest.

“I’d rather not,” He shook his head, his dimple making a slight indent on his cheek.

“You were jealous weren’t you?”

“Of course not. I was just wondering because if it was from Gucci, then Alessandro would’ve shown it to me by now,” He muttered quickly, lips pursing and pressing a lie to cover up his embarrassing actions. “And I kind of miss you,” He added quietly.

“Right, of course,” Y/N let a few seconds pass before replying, “And I miss you too,”

“So, Kevin is …?” Harry let his thoughts trail off, brows pinching together as he waited for her answer.

She laughed at his prying tone, “Kevin is happily married and you are, too.”

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vitosscaletta · 4 years

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19, 22, 25, 26, 48, + 49 for erin >:)

>:)

22. Who are their friends? Lovers? ‘Type’ or ‘ideal’ partner?

pre-embrace... a lot but the only one she really cared about was her best friend Samantha (the girl you meet in hollywood 😳). They met in psychology class and Sam is as much of a weirdo as Erin is so they became best friends lol. Having to tell her to fuck off post-embrace to preserve the masquerade was the hardest thing she’s ever done, she loved Sam like a sister 😭 whatever I’m saying she tells her about the whole vampire thing post-game & Samantha is like “auugghg thats so sexy 😳” because she’s kind of a goth so. It’s all good.

Her other friends are Ray, her sire (he ded though) and the anarchs who find her weird but she’s got the spirit so whatever. Also some of the nosferatu that she lives with post-game babey (she pretty much just moved down there without asking).. she’s kinda friends with Imalia.. they knew each other pre-embrace bc they were both in that LA party scene, she’s PISSED that Erin got to remain hot 😤 also finds her annoying as fuck but she’s the only one in the warrens who knows who Christina Aguilera is so they HAVE to hang out.

Lovers... you know :) her bf Mitnick. freaks but theyre in love i guess 😳 She had a few other boyfriends in high school but they were mostly just interchangeable chads, no personality whatsoever 😒 and a girlfriend in her first semester.. realizing you’re bi in college moments

25. What are their hobbies and interests?

Oh you know, shopping, partying, watching movies.... fortune telling, tarot card reading, conspiracy theories

26. What does your character’s home look like? Personal taste? Clothing? Hair? Appearance?

Pre-embrace? A nice apartment her rich parents paid for, HEAVILY decorated with posters, string lights, a big stereo.. plus a bunch of tarot card decks and like all of her shoes always lying around. Post-game she has a small home in hollywood but mostly lives in the Warrens (not that she ever asked or got permission to live there of course. She just moved into one of the rooms there... Gary is pissed about it but can’t do anything), with most of the stuff from her old apartment in there. It’s also the cleanest room there because she’s the only one who can go up and get a vacuum cleaner :)

Her style is very much late 90′s/early 2000′s prep style(tm) - short skirts, tank tops, low rise jeans, tinted sunglasses, juicy tracksuits, that one glitter dress paris hilton wore you know which one.. usually paired with a super old looking accessory though, like one of her grandma’s bracelets. She’s got a little butterfly necklace 😳

48. How are your character’s gestures? Vigorous? Weak? Controlled? Compulsive? Energetic? Sluggish?

Idk how to describe it but she really gestures with her hands a lot? Nothing too over the top but. you know.

49. What about voice? Pitch? Strength? Tempo and rhythm of speech? Pronunciation? Accent?

jufjejhf she definitely speaks with a high pitch, valley girl accent and all,at least a little bit... it sounds so dumb though so she’s trying to use a more sophisticated vocabulary. sometimes. Speaks with a slightly higher tempo than normal but still slow enough so that you can keep up with her ramblings I guess

#THANK U 💕#c: erin #jennystahl #fuck i forgot the first one... cant be bothered to add it now tho :(#sorry this took so long I accidentally closed the browser while the tab was open & i had most of it typed out yesterday >:(

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thundercracer · 5 years

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“Comfort”

Freezerburn Week 2018 Day 7: Strength

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Weiss and Yang considered each other to be very strong people. Maybe not exactly how people would think… but each girl held immense strength within themselves and they each took notice of it in one another.

Weiss knew from day one that Yang was a powerhouse. She got up in Grimm’s personal space and took them head on. She’d grabbed the horns of manticore Grimm and threw Beowolves into Ursas. As a huntress, Yang was reckless and hot headed, but she was passionate and she was powerful.

Yang knew Weiss had a strong personality from the moment they met. While she couldn’t attest to any of her competence as a huntress, she could say with confidence that the heiress was commanding. She may have been small, but he more than made up for that through sheer will and intensity.

They weren’t each other’s partners. But the two of them grew with their teammates and learned a lot about each other past their initial interactions. They got to know each other and themselves better as the time went on.

Weiss discovered that there was strength in being kind. In acceptance. There was no need to shun or discriminate in order to protect yourself if you were strong enough to accept the love that could come from all sorts of places. From all sorts of people.

Yang discovered that she didn’t need to shoulder everything by herself, something in common with Weiss, she also found out. She could rely on others and she didn’t have to be “Ruby’s replacement mom” anymore. Ruby didn’t need her to take care of her solely and instead they could all care for each other.

Yang found that Weiss was immensely supportive and wise. The way she dealt with Raven kidnapping her and keeping her captive. The way she handled Yang’s outbursts with her mother. And their discussion over Blake’s disappearance… Weiss had grown far away from the spoiled little girl she’d been when they’d all first gotten to Beacon. Yang thought Weiss was one of the strongest people she knew…

Weiss found that Yang would do anything for her friends and family. Though, honestly at this point those terms were probably interchangeable. Yang could shoulder immense pain and trauma and come back stronger for it. The girl had lost an arm and just… decided she’d learn to fight without it. That it wouldn’t bother her anymore. Weiss knew that Yang wasn’t nearly as “disabled” as some of the others made her out to be. She could do everything she could do before losing her biological arm; she could probably do more now, actually. And Weiss thought Yang was probably the strongest person in her life…

“I’m really lucky to have you,” Yang found herself murmuring to her lover one day. The two of them had just been sitting, enjoying each other’s silent company. Not feeling the need to talk… just finding comfort in being by their side.

Yang trailed her fingers through long, silky ivory. She knew Weiss liked to play with her hair, but Yang found immense joy in the soft hums and sighs her girlfriend let out as she massaged the smaller girl’s scalp.

“Thank you.” Weiss smiled, losing herself in a rare moment of genuine appreciation. Her features pretty and pink. “I feel the same way about you, you know.”

“I know…”

“I love you.”

And Yang’s heart fluttered at the boldness of Weiss’ affection. She’d never thought that the heiress would be so strong as to admit her feelings to Yang first. But she had cornered the taller, larger girl and spilled her heart unto her unabashedly. As though she weren’t afraid of rejection; confident that Yang wouldn’t ever even think of rejecting her. And she was right. Yang hadn’t even considered it.

“I love you too.”

And Weiss became enamored with Yang’s genuine appreciation and adoration once more, as she had many other times. Their moments together were soft. Just being allowed to love one another was more than enough for them. They made each other strong.

“Are you warm enough?” Yang murmured into her hair, her hands finding themselves around her girlfriend’s waist.

Weiss chuckled, a rasping little laugh that caused Yang’s heart rate to surge. “Yes, my love. I’m plenty warm.”

“Well, I’d say you’re pretty hot,” Yang grinned, “but if you say so.”

This earned her the lightest of slaps against her bicep. It had no real sting and the tiniest of upturned smiles graced Weiss’ lips. Weiss wouldn’t ever say it out loud, but she really did like it.

“Shut up.”

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wheresanne · 4 years

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Learning Korean: ‘Talk to Me in Korean’ Level 2 Vocabulary

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Level 2 Lesson 1 / Future Tense / -ㄹ/을 거예요, 할 거예요

지금 갈 거예요. - I’m going to go (there) now.

혼자 갈 거예요. - I’m going to go alone.

내일 갈 거예요. - I’m going to go tomorrow.

뭐 할 거예요? - What are you going to do?

언제 할 거예요? - When are you going to do (it)?

이거 정말 할 거예요? - Are you really going to do it? (this)

청바지 입을 거예요. - I’m going to wear blue jeans.

티셔츠 입을 거예요. - I’m going to wear a t-shirt.

뭐 입을 거예요? - What are you going to wear?

누구 만날 거예요? - Who are you going to meet?

어디에서 만날 거예요? - Where are you going to meet?

언제 만날 거예요? - When are (you) going to meet?

뭐 팔 거예요? - What are you going to sell?

어디에서 팔 거예요? - Where are you going to sell?

얼마에 팔 거예요? - At what price are you going to sell it?

Level 2 Lesson 2 / object marking particles / 을, 를

를 - object marker used after a noun ending in a vowel

을 - object marker used after a noun ending in a consonant

우유를 - milk

책을 - book

모자를 - hat

카메라를 - camera

방을 - Room

사과를 먹었어요. - I ate an apple.

사과를 던질 거예요. - I will throw an apple.

책을 읽어요. - I read a book.

영화를 봐요. - I watch a movie.

친구를 만났어요. - I met a friend.

테니스를 쳐요. - I play tennis.

소주를 마셔요. - I drink soju.

김치를 많이 먹어요. - I eat a lot of kimchi.

밥을 먹었어요. - I ate a meal

전화를 했어요. - I made a phone call.

How quickly can (you) do (your) make-up? - 얼마나 빨리 화장을 할 수 있어요?

컴퓨터를 살 거예요. - I will buy a computer.

텔레비전 봐요. - I watch television.

텔레비전 봐요? - Do you watch television?

텔레비전 자주 봐요? - Do you watch television often?

텔레비전을 일주일에 몇 번 봐요? - How many times a week do you watch television?

Level 2 Lesson 3 / and, and then, therefore, so /

그리고 - and / and then

그래서 - therefore / so

커피, 빵 그리고 물. - Coffee, bread and water.

서울 그리고 부산 - Seoul and Busan

미국 그리고 호주 - America and Australia

독일 그리고 필리핀 - Germany and The Philippines

친구를 만났어요. 그리고 밥을 먹었어요. - I met a friend. And ate a meal.

오늘은 비가 왔어요. 그래서 집에 있었어요. - Today it rained. So I stayed at home.

김치는 맛있어요. 그리고 한국 음식이에요. - Kimchi is delicious. And it is Korean food.

저는 학생이에요. 그리고 프랑스어를 공부해요. - I am a student. And I am studying French.

저는 학생이에요. 그래서 돈이 없어요. - I am a student. So I don’t have money.

김치는 맛있어요. 그래서 김치를 많이 먹어요. - Kimchi is delicious. So I eat a lot of Kimchi

Level 2 Lesson 4 / and, with / 하고, (이)랑

하고 - and (linking simple nouns... not 이랑)

이랑 / 랑 - and (linking simple nouns)

이거하고 이거 - this and this

이거하고 이거 주세요. - Give me this and this.

우유랑 빵 - milk and bread

우유하고 빵 - milk and bread

우유랑 빵 샀어요. - I bought milk and bread.

우유하고 빵 샀어요. - I bought milk and bread.

친구하고 갔어요. - I went with a friend.

친구하고 영화 봤어요. - I watched a movie with a friend.

친구하고 같이 영화 봤어요 - I watched a movie with a friend.

누구랑 갔어요? - Who did you go with?

누구랑 같이 갔어요? - Who did you go with?

남자친구하고 데이트할 거예요. - I’m going to go on a date with my boyfriend.

매운 거랑 단 거 좋아해요. - I like spicy foods and sweet foods.

대통령하고 춤을 출 거예요. - I'm going to dance with the President.

선생님하고 밥을 먹을 거예요. - I’m going to eat with my teacher.

내일 선생님하고 경복궁에 갈 거예요. - I’m going to go to Gyeongbokgung Palace with my teacher tomorrow.

어제 홍대하고 신촌에 갔어요. - I went to Hongdae and Sinchon yesterday.

저는 컴퓨터하고 핸드폰 사고 싶어요. - I want to buy a computer and a cell phone.

Level 2 Lesson 5 / days in a week / 요일

월요일 - Monday

화요일 - Tuesday

수요일 - Wednesday

목요일 - Thursday

금요일 - Friday

토요일 - Saturday

일요일 - Sunday

저는 금요일마다 밤새 술을 마셔요. - I drink all night long every Friday.

토요일에는 소풍을 갈 거예요. - I’m going to go on a picnic on Saturday.

어제는 진짜 신나는 금요일이었어요. - Yesterday was a really exciting Friday.

저는 월요일에 영화를 봤어요. - I watched a movie on Monday.

토요일 저녁에는 새로운 언어 공부를 시작해요. - On Saturday evening I’m going to start studying a new language.

Level 2 Lesson 6 / but, however / 그렇지만, 그런데

그렇지만 - but, however (more commonly used in written language)

그런데 - but, however, by the way

피곤해요. 그렇지만 영화 보고 싶어요. - I’m tired. But I want to see a movie.

피곤해요. 그런데 영화 보고 싶어요. - I’m tired. But I want to see a movie.

어제 이거 샀어요. 그렇지만 정말 커요. - I bought this yesterday. But it’s really big.

어제 이거 샀어요. 그런데 정말 커요. - “I bought this yesterday, and it’s really big.” or “I bought this yesterday, and as I found out, it’s really big.”

어제 학교에 갔어요. 그렇지만 일요일이었어요. - I went to school yesterday. But it was Sunday.

어제 학교에 갔어요. 그런데 일요일이었어요. - I went to school yesterday. But it was Sunday.

과음하다 - to drink too much (alcohol)

말짱하다 - to be perfectly okay

어제 과음했어요. 그런데 말짱해요. - I drank way too much yesterday. But I’m perfectly okay now.

늦게 - late, at a late hour

전혀 - not at all

피곤하다 - to be tired

어제 밤 늦게 잤어요. 그런데 전혀 피곤하지 않아요. - I went to bed late last night. But I’m not tired at all.

안 먹어요. 배 안 고파요.

매일 - everyday

살이 빠지다 - to lose weight

저는 매일 운동을 해요. 그런데 살이 빠지지 않아요. - I work out everyday. But I don’t lose any weight.

애인 - lover, girlfriend or boyfriend

어제까지는 친구였어요. 그런데 오늘부터는 애인이에요. - Until yesterday, we were friends. But from today, we are dating each other.

왕따 - outcast, loner, someone who is bullied by others

저는 친구가 없어요. 그런데 왕따는 아니에요. - I don’t have friends, but I’m not a loner.

부산에서 서울까지 얼마나 걸려요? - How long does it take from Busan to Seoul?

Level 2 Lesson 7 / “to” someone, “from” someone /

한테 - “to” someone, “from” someone, by someone (when used with passive verb e.g. "I was bitten by a dog")

한테서 - “from” someone, by someone (when used with passive verb e.g. "I was bitten by a dog")

저한테 - To me, from me

친구한테 - to a friend, from a friend

누구한테 - to whom, from whom

저한테서 - from me

친구한테서 - from a friend

누구한테서 - from whom

에게 - “to” someone, “from” someone

에게서 - “from” someone

남자친구 - boyfriend

차이다 - to get dumped (by boyfriend/ girlfriend)

차다 - to dump someone

남자친구한테 차였어요. - I was dumped by my boyfriend.

풍기다 - to give off a smell

암내 - armpit smell

진국이다 - to be very hardcore, superb, very strong (can be good or bad depending on the context)

너한테서 풍기는 암내가 진국이에요. - Your armpit smell is terrible (hardcore, very strong).

저한테 암내 나요? - Do I have a strong armpit smell?

전 남자친구 - ex boyfriend

전 여자친구 - ex girlfriend

받다 - to receive

그건 전 남자친구한테서 받은 거예요. - That one is one I received from my ex-boyfriend.

얻다 - to obtain, to acquire, to get

별로 - not so much, not much

그 남자한테 얻을 건 별로 없을 거예요. - You won’t be getting much out of him.

너한테 할 말이 있어. - I have something to say to you. (informal)

동생 - a younger sibling (brother/ sister)

혼나다 - to scold, reprimand

동생한테 혼났어요. - I was scolded by my younger sibling.

Level 2 Lesson 8 / Telling the time / 한 시, 두 시, 세

시 - word used for "hour" when talking about time

분 - word used for "minutes" when talking about time

한 시 - one o'clock

두 시 - two o'clock

세 시 - three o'clock

네 시 - four o'clock

다섯 시 - five o'clock

여섯 시 - six o'clock

일곱 시 - seven o'clock

여덟 시 - eight o'clock

아홉 시 - nine o'clock

열 시 - ten o'clock

열한 시 - eleven o'clock

열두 시 - twelve o'clock

매일 - everyday

일 분 - 1 minute

이 분 - 2 minutes

오 분 - 5 minutes

십 분 - 10 minutes

십오 분 - 15 minutes

삼십 분 - 30 minutes

오십오 분 - 55 minutes

한 시 오 분 - 1:05 o'clock

한 시 십오 분 - 1:15

세 시 이십 분 - 3:20

열 시 - 10:00

정각 - exactly / sharp (about time)

열 시 정각 - 10 o'clock sharp

열 시 정각에 만나요 - meet me at 10 o'clock sharp

열 시 삼십 분 - 10:30

반 - "half"... can be used interchangeably with 30분 to mean "half past"

열 시 반 - half past ten

출근하다 - to go to work

퇴근 - leaving work, finishing work

보통 - usually, normally

저는 매일 아침 9시까지 출근해요. 퇴근은 보통 6시 30분에 해요. - I get to work by 9 every morning. I usually leave work at 6:30.

내일 - tomorrow

수업 - Class

지금 몇 시예요? - What time is it now?

지금 몇 시 몇 분이에요? - What hour and what minute is it now?

끝나다 - to finish; to end

내일 수업이 4시 반에 끝나요. - My classes finish at half past four tomorrow.

만나다 - to meet

오늘 몇 시에 친구를 만나요? - What time do you meet your friend today?

지하철 - subway

2 호선 - line number 2

전쟁터 - battlefield

아침 7시 지하철 2호선은 전쟁터예요. - At 7 o’clock in the morning, subway line number 2 is a battlefield.

Level 2 Lesson 9 / Counters / 개, 명

연필 - pencil

자루 - specific counting unit for pencils

연필 한 자루 - one pencil (specific counter for pencils)

연필 한 개 - one pencil (general item counter)

한 개 - one thing

두 개 - two things

세 개 - three things

열세 개 - thirteen things

스무 개 - twenty things

스물네 개 - 24 things

서른 개 - 30 things

사과 한 개 - one apple

돌 두 개 - two stones

공 다섯 개 - five balls

몇 개? - how many things?

한 명 - one person

학생 두 명 - two students

친구 세 명 - three friends

몇 명? - how many people?

몇 명 있어요? - How many people are there?

10명 있어요. - There are 10 people.

2명 있어요. - There are two people.

병 - counter for bottles

몇 병 - how many bottles

소주 몇 병 마셔요? - How many bottles of soju do you drink?

마리 - counter for animals

개 한 마리 - one dog

새 한 마리 - one bird

오리 세 마리 - three ducks

대 - counter for punches and cars

차 한 대 - one car

차 세 대 - three cars

권 - counter for books

책 한 권 - one book

장 - counter for paper, pages, tickets

아줌마 김치찌개 한 개 주세요. - Ma’am, give me one kimchi stew.

소주도 한 병 주세요. - Give me a bottle of soju, as well.

다 - all/ everything (not 모두)

남다 - to remain

다 먹고 세 개 남았어요. - I ate everything and there are three left.

사탕 - candy

설탕 - sugar

사탕 몇 개 먹을래? - How many candies do you want to eat? (informal)

한국 친구 몇 명 있어요? - How many Korean friends do you have?

Level 2 Lesson 10 / Present Progressive / -고 있어요

뭐 하고 있어요? - What are you doing? (present progressive)

일하고 있어요. - I'm working. (present progressive)

일하고 있었어요. - I was working.

일하고 있을 거예요. - I'll be working

듣고 있어요. - I am listening.

듣고 있었어요. - I was listening.

듣고 있을 거예요. - I will be listening.

노숙하고 있어요. - I’m sleeping on the street. (present progressive)

지금 당신을 생각하고 있어요. - I’m thinking about you now. (present progressive)

강의가 지루해서 꾸벅꾸벅 졸고 있어요. - The lecture is boring so I’m dozing off.

잠도 안 자고 영어 공부하고 있어요. - I’m even trying to stay awake and I’m studying English. (present progressive)

저 사람 봐요. 자면서 이야기하고 있어요. - Look at that person. He is talking while sleeping.

Level 2 Lesson 11 / Self-introduction / 자기소개

자기소개 - a self introduction

저는 선생님이에요. - I'm a teacher.

저는 학생이에요. - I am a student.

저는 제임스예요. - I'm James.

제 이름은 스티븐이에요. - My name is Stephen.

제 여동생 이름은 탈리아나예요. - My younger sister's name is Taliana.

저는 여동생이 있어요. - I have a younger sister. (lit. “As for me, a younger sister exists.”)

저는 30살이에요. - I am 30 years old.

제 나이는 비밀이에요. - My age is a secret.

저는 한국어 선생님이에요. - I'm a Korean teacher.

저는 영어 선생님이에요. - I'm an English teacher.

저는 언니가 있어요. - I have an older sister. (said by a female)

저는 취미가 없어요. - I don't have any hobbies.

저는 취미가 수영이에요. - My hobby is swimming.

저는 서울에 살아요. - I live in Seoul.

저는 은행에서 일해요. - I work in a bank.

저는 대학교에서 중국어를 가르쳐요. - I teach Chinese at a university.

나이 - age

취미 - hobby

저는 미국에서 태어났어요. - I was born in the USA.

저는 영국에서 태어났어요. - I was born in the UK.

저는 일본에서 태어났어요. - I was born in Japan.

직장 - workplace

직업 - Job

하는 일 - job

사는 곳 - place of living

가족 - family

친척 - relatives, extended family

대학생 - university student

고등학생 - a high school student

중학생 - middle school student

초등학생 - elementary school student

��음 뵙겠습니다. - How do you do?

반갑습니다. - It's nice to meet you.

제 명함이에요. - It's my business card.

다음에 또 뵈요. - See you again next time. (formal)

다음에 또 봐요. - See you again next time.

이야기 많이 들었어요. - I've heard a lot about you.

Level 2 Lesson 12 / What date is it? / 날짜

몇 월 - Which month

며칠 - What date (day)

몇 월 며칠 - What month and what date

몇 월 며칠이에요? - What date is it?

오늘 몇 월 며칠이에요? - What date is it today?

생일이 몇 월 며칠이에요? - What date is your birthday? (what month and day)

생일이 언제예요? - When is your birthday?

1월 - January

2월 - February

3월 - March

4월 - April

5월 - May

6월 - June (pronounced "유... not "육...)

7월 - July

8월 - August

9월 - September

10월 - October (pronounced 시... not 십...)

11월 - November

12월 - December

1일 - the 1st (day in a month)

2일 - the 2nd (day in a month)

3일 - the 3rd (day in a month)

4일 - the 4th (day in a month)

13일 - the 13th (day in a month)

25일 - the 25th (day in a month)

27일 - the 27th (day in a month)

30일 - the 30th (day in a month)

31일 - the 31st (day in a month)

Level 2 Lesson 13 / too, also / -도 – Part 1

도 - particle meaning "too", "also", "as well"

저도 봤어요. - I saw it too. (I also saw it)

저는 학생이에요. - I am a student.

저도 학생이에요. - I am a student, too.

이것 가져왔어요. - I brought this.

이것도 가져왔어요. - I brought this, too.

오늘 일해요? - Do you work today?

오늘도 일해요? - Do you work today as well?

내일도 일해요? - Do you work tomorrow too?

물 주세요. - Please give me water.

저도 물 주세요. - Please give some water to me, too. (me as well)

저 물도 주세요. - Please also give some water to me. (as well as other things)

여기도 아파요. - It hurts here too.

머리도 아파요, 배도 아파요. - My head hurts too, my stomach hurts also.

Level 2 Lesson 14 / too, also / -도 – Part 2

물도 주세요. - Give me water, too, please.

내일도 갈 거예요. - I will go (again) tomorrow, too.

보기 - Noun form of "to see" (not 는 것)

먹기 - Noun form of "to eat"

보기도 하다 - to also see, to even see

먹기도 하다 - to also eat, to even eat

잡기도 하다 - to also catch, to even catch

팔기도 하다 - to also sell, to even sell

사기도 하다 - to also buy, to even buy

저는 영어를 가르쳐요 - I teach English

저는 영어도 가르쳐요. - I teach English as well. (as well as as other subjects)

저는 영어를 가르치기도 해요. - I also teach English. / I even teach English. / I also work as an English teacher.

고치다 - to fix

컴퓨터를 고쳐요. - I fix computers.

컴퓨터도 고쳐요. - I fix computers as well.

컴퓨터를 고치기도 해요. - I also fix computers. / I even fix computers. (eg. not only sell, play, like computers)

쉬기도 하세요. - Please also take some rest (don't just work/ study etc.)

Level 2 Lesson 15 / only / -만

만 - most basic way to say "only"

여자만 - women only

남자만 - men only

선생님만 - teachers only

이것만 - only this (in this case it is more natural to use 이것 than 이거)

이것만 살 거예요. - I will only buy this.

저만 - me only, I only

저만 들었어요. - Only I heard.

커피만 - only coffee

아침에는 커피만 마셔요.

I only drink coffee in the morning. (I don't drink anything else in the morning, only coffee)

아침에만 커피를 마셔요.

I only drink coffee in the morning. (I don't drink coffee at any other time except the morning)

듣기 - Listening

듣기만 하다 - to only listen

듣기만 했어요. - I only listened (and didn’t talk).

말 안 했어요. 듣기만 했어요. - I didn't speak. I only listened.

보기 - seeing, looking

보기만 하다 - to only see, to just look

보기만 할 거예요. - I will only look (and not touch it, eat it. etc...)

오늘만 일찍 왔어요. - I came early only today.

맥주만 주문했어요. - I only ordered beer.

왜 이것만 샀어요? - Why did you only buy this?

어제 놀기만 했어요. - Yesterday I did nothing but played.

영화는 집에서만 봐요. - I only watch movies at home.

저는 영화는 영화관에서만 봐요. - I only watch movies at the movie theatre.

저한테만 한국어로 이야기하세요. - Only speak to ME in Korean.

그 남자한테 얻을 건 별로 없을 거예요. - You won’t be getting much out of him.

Level 2 Lesson 16 / Very, A bit, Really, Not really

조금 - a little, a bit, a little bit

정말 - really, truly

진짜 - really, truly

아주 - very, quite (most standard way of saying “very” in the written form, but in spoken Korean, this word is often replaced with 정말 or 진짜)

별로 - not really, not particularly

전혀 - not at all

조금 비싸요. - It’s a little expensive.

조금만 - only a little bit

조금만 주세요. - Give me only a little bit.

물 조금만 주세요. - Please give me just a little bit of water.

소금 조금만 주세요. - Please only give me a little salt.

좀 - Shortened version 조금, often becomes this when speaking quickly.

정말 빨라요. - It’s really fast.

정말 이상해요. - It’s really strange.

진짜 이상해요. - It's really strange. (using 진짜)

진짜라는 말을 진짜 많이 써요... - I use the word "진짜" really (진짜) often...

진짜 빨라요 - It's really fast (using 진짜)

아주 맛있어요. - It’s very delicious. (using 아주)

정말 맛있어요. - It's really delicious.

아주 멀어요. - It’s very far away.

진짜 멀어요. - It’s very far away. (much more commonly spoken than 아주, using 진짜 in this example)

별로 안 비싸요. - It’s not so expensive.

별로 재미없어요. - It’s not that interesting.

별로 안 나빠요. - It’s not too bad.

전혀 안 바빠요. - I’m not busy at all.

전혀 안 더워요. - It’s not hot at all.

하나도 - not at all (more commonly spoken than 전혀)

하나도 안 바빠요. - I’m not busy at all. (more commonly said)

하나도 안 더워요. - It's not hot at all.

하나도 안 어려웠어요. - It wasn't difficult at all.

Level 2 Lesson 17 / can, cannot / -ㄹ 수 있다/없다

할 수 있다 - can do (to be able to do)

할 수 없다 - cannot do (to be unable to do)

볼 수 있다 - can see (to be able to see)

먹을 수 있다 - can eat (to be able to eat)

잘 수 없다 - cannot sleep, to be unable to sleep

잘 수 있다 - can sleep, to be able to sleep (...수...)

잡을 수 없다 - cannot catch, to be unable to catch

잡을 수 있다 - can catch, to be able to catch (...수...)

모기를 잡을 수 없어서 잠을 잘 수 없어요. - I couldn't catch the mosquito so I can't get to sleep.

못 - Callus

못 가요 - I can't go (more common than 수 없다)

못 해요 - I can't do it

할 수 없어요 - I can't do it (less common way)

일 못 해요. - I can't work.

못 봐요 - I can't see

못 먹어요 - I can't eat

운전 할 수 있어요? - Can you drive?

일본어 할 수 있어요? - Can you speak Japanese?

이거 읽을 수 있어요? - Can you read this?

못 읽어요. - I can’t read it.

지금 못 만나요. - I can’t meet you now.

한국어 할 수 있어요? - Can you speak (literally "do") Korean?

여러분 코멘트 남길 수 있어요? - Everyone, can you leave a comment? (are you able to)

Level 2 Lesson 18 / to be good/poor at ~ / 잘 하다/못

잘 - well (do something well)

잘 하다 - to do something well (ㅎ sound dissappears when said naturally)

못 하다 - to be bad / poor at something/ can't do something

노래 - singing, song

노래를 잘 하다 - to be good at singing, to sing well

요리 - cooking, dish

요리를 못 하다 - to be poor at cooking OR cannot cook

요리를 잘 못 하다 - to be poor at cooking

잘 못 하다 - to not do something, to be unable to do something well, be poor at something

수영 - Swimming

수영을 잘 하다 - to be good at swimming

수영을 잘 해요 - (He) is good at swimming

수영을 못 하다 - to be bad at swimming OR can not swim

수영을 잘 못 하다 - to be bad at swimming

달리다 - to run

잘 달리다 - to run well, to be good at running (basic, not as natural form)

잘 쓰다 - to write well, to be good at writing

잘 먹다 - to eat well

잘 자다 - to sleep well

저는 잘 먹어요. 그리고 잘 자요. - I eat well. And I sleep well.

달리기를 잘 하다 - to run well

달리기를 잘 해요? - Do you run well?

글씨 - Handwriting

글을 잘 쓰다 - to write well / be a good writer

글씨를 잘 쓰다 - to be good at handwriting / have good handwriting

저는 노래를 잘 못 해요. - I can’t sing well. / I’m not good at singing.

제 친구는 수영을 잘 해요. - My friend is good at swimming.

풀다 - to solve

퍼즐을 풀다 - to solve puzzles

저는 퍼즐을 잘 풀어요. - I am good at solving puzzles.

저는 글씨를 잘 못 써요. - My handwriting is not good.

저는 글을 잘 못 써요. - I’m not good at writing.

잘 먹어요? - Do you eat well?

매운 거 - spicy food (things)

매운 거 잘 먹어요? - Are you good at eating spicy food (things)?

Level 2 Lesson 19 / Making verbs into nouns / -는 것

-는 것 - added to verb stem to make noun with various meanings: the act of..., the thing that you..., what I …

하다 - to do (active voice)

하는 것 - doing, the act of doing, the thing that you do, what I do (not -기)

보다 - to see

보는 것 - seeing, the act of seeing, the thing that you see, what I watch/ see (not 기)

가다 - to go

가는 것 - going, the act of going

사다 - to buy

사는 것 - what you buy

산 것 - what you bought

살 것 - what you will buy

먹다 - to eat

먹는 것 - what you eat/ the act of eating/ food

먹은 것 - what you ate

먹을 것 - what you will eat

말하는 것 - talking, what one is saying, the act of talking

는 거 - More natural way to pronounce the 는 것 noun ending

듣는 거 - thing that you listen to

지금 듣는 거 - what I am listening to now

지금 듣는 거는 노래예요. - What I am listening to now is a song. (more natural way, dropping the ㅅ)

오늘 만나는 거 - the fact that we are/ you are/ they are meeting today

오늘 만나는 거 알아요? - Do you know that we are meeting today?

제 취미는 영화 보는 거예요. - My hobby is watching movies.

요즘 공부하는 거 - what I'm studying these days

요즘 공부하는 거는 뭐예요? - What is it that you are studying these days?

수다떠는 거 - the act of chitchatting

저는 친구랑 수다떠는 거를 좋아해요. - I like chitchatting with my friends.

경은 씨랑 일하는 거 좋아해요. - I like to work with 경은.

저희��고 공부하는 거 좋아해요? - Do you like studying with us?

Level 2 Lesson 20 / have to, should, must / -아/어/여

자야 돼요. - I have to sleep.

써야 돼요. - I have to use it / write it.

집에 가야 돼요. - I have to go home.

저는 뭐 해야 돼요? - What should I do?

언제까지 여기에 있어야 돼요? - Until when should I be here?

누구한테 줘야 돼요? - Who should I give this to?

어디에서 사야 돼요? - Where should I buy it?

Level 2 Lesson 21 / more ~ than ~ / ~보다 더

더 - More

빠르다 - to be fast

더 빠르다 - to be faster

비싸다 - to be expensive

더 비싸다 - to be more expensive

예뻐요. - It’s pretty. / You’re pretty. / She’s pretty.

더 예뻐요. - (It’s) prettier.

더 더워요 - It's hotter.

오늘은 더 더워요. - It's hotter today.

보다 - Than

A보다 - than A

A보다 더... - more (verb/adjective/adverb) than A

크다 - to be big

더 크다 - to be bigger

더 커요. - it's bigger

수박은 사과보다 더 커요 - A watermelon is bigger than an apple.

이거보다 더 좋아요 - It's nicer than this one.

이거보다 더 커요. - It’s bigger than this one

착하다 - to be nice (to people), nice personality, gentle, cool

더 착하다 - to be nicer (to people)

현우 씨는 더 착해요. - 현우 is nicer.

현우 씨는 경은 씨보다 더 착해요. - 현우 is nicer than 경은.

저보다 바빠요. - He/ she is busier than me.

오늘은 어제보다 더워요. - Today is hotter than yesterday.

영어는 한국어보다 어려워요. - English is more difficult than Korean.

어제보다 일찍 갈 거예요. - I’m going to go earlier than yesterday.

현정 씨가 저보다 더 잘해요. - Hyeonjeong is better than me (at doing that).

저는 책을 읽는 것보다 사는 것을 더 좋아해요. - I like buying books more than reading books.

예전보다 한국어를 더 잘해요 - doing better at Korean than before

Level 2 Lesson 22 / to like / 좋다 vs 좋아하다

좋다 - to be good, to be likeable, to be enjoyable, to be preferable

좋아하다 - to like something, to be fond of something, to enjoy doing something, actively like something

좋아요 - It's good/ I'm good/ I like it

한국어 좋아요. - I like the Korean language. / The Korean language is good.

한국어를 좋아해요 - I like Korean

한국어가 좋아요. - I like Korean / Korean is good/ preferable/ enjoyable

이거 좋아요. - I like this.

동방신기 좋아요. - I like DBSK (동방신기) / DBSK is good

싫다 - to be unlikable, to be undesirable

싫어하다 - to hate, to not like

영화 보는 거 싫어해요 - I hate watching movies.

현우 씨를 싫어해요 - I hate 현우.

예쁘다 - to be pretty, to be cute

예뻐하다 - to consider someone pretty and treat them in such a manner

저는 강아지를 예뻐해요. - I treat puppies nicely, in a loving way (since I think they're so cute etc.)

슬프다 - to be sad

슬퍼하다 - to feel sad and therefore express such emotions

저는 우유를 좋아해요. - I like milk.

소주 좋아요. - Soju is good/ preferable/ I like soju.

맥주 좋아요. - Beer is good/ preferable/ I like beer.

우유 좋아요. - Milk is good/ preferable/ I like milk.

우유가 좋아요? 주스가 좋아요? - Do you like milk? Do you like juice?

뭐가 제일 좋아요? - What is your favourite? (with marker)

뭐를 제일 좋아해요? - What do you like best?

저 좋아해요? - Do you like me? Are you in love with me?

경은 씨는 비를 좋아해요. - 경은 likes Rain.

여러분 TTMIK 좋아해요? - Everyone, do you like TTMIK?

TTMIK 좋아요? - Is TTMIK good? (likeable/ preferable/ enjoyable for you)

여러분 뭐 좋아해요? - Everyone, what do you like?

누구 좋아해요? - Who do you like?

뭐가 좋아요? - What is good/ something you are fond of? (with marker)

Level 2 Lesson 23 / if, in case / 만약, -(으)면

만약 - in case, if

-(으)면 - verb ending for “if”

자면 - if you sleep

길면 - if it's long

작으면 - if it's small

지금 자면 - if I sleep now

내일 밤에 비가 오면 - if it rains tomorrow night

먹으면 - if you eat it, if I eat it

먹었으면 - if you ate it, if I ate it

보면 - if you watch it, if I watch it

봤으면 - if I watched it, if they watched it

볼 거면 - if you are going to watch it

시간 있으면… - If you have time…

공부하고 싶으면... - If you want to study…

내일 비가 오면, 집에 있을 거예요. - If it rains tomorrow, I’m going to be at home.

이거 다 먹으면, 배가 아플 거예요. - If you eat all of this, your stomach will hurt.

리모콘을 찾으면, 티비를 볼 수 있어요. - If you find the remote control, you can watch TV.

TTMIK에서 공부하면, 재미있어요 - If you study at TTMIK, it’s fun.

지금 안 오면, 후회할 거예요. - If you don’t come now, you will regret it.

지금 한국어 공부 안 하면 후회할 거예요. - If you don't study Korean now, you will regret it.

Level 2 Lesson 24 / still, already / 아직, 벌써

아직 - still, not yet

아직 10시예요. - It's still 10 o'clock.

아직 안 했어요. - I haven’t done it yet.

아직 아침이에요. - It’s still morning.

아직 몰라요. - I don’t know yet.

아직도 - “still happening” or “still not happening"

아직 몰라요? - You don’t know yet?

아직도 몰라요? - You still don’t know? (how could you still not know?)

아직 안 왔어요? - He’s not here yet?

네, 아직도 안 왔어요. - Right, he’s STILL not here.

아직도 안 왔어요? - He's STILL not here?...

벌써 - already

벌써 세 시예요 - It’s already three o’clock.

벌써 왔어요? - Oh, you are already here?

벌써 끝났어요? - Is it already over? Did it already finish?

이미 - already

그 사람은 이미 학교를 졸업했어요. - He/she has already graduated from school. (information probably already known for a long time)

그 사람은 벌써 학교를 졸업했어요! - He/ she has already graduated from school! (new information, maybe surprised)

벌써 비가 오고 있어요. - It's already raining. (just noticed)

벌써 추워요. - It's already cold. (just realised/ noticed)

이미 끝났어요 - It's already finished/ over (a fact we both already knew)

Level 2 Lesson 25 / something, someday, someone, somewhere

언제 - When

언젠가 - Someday

뭐 - What

뭔가 - Something

누구 - Who

누군가 - Someone

어디 - Where

어딘가 - Somewhere

언젠가 미국에 가고 싶어요. - I want to go to the States someday.

언제 미국에 가고 싶어요? - When do you want to go to the States?

언젠가 일본에 갈 거예요. - I’m going to go to Japan one day.

언제 일본에 갈 거예요? - When are you going to go to Japan?

뭐 찾았어요? - What did you find?

뭔가 찾았어요? - Did you find something?

뭔가 이상해요. - Something is strange.

뭐가 이상해요? - What is strange?

누구 만날 거예요? - Who will you meet?

누군가 왔어요. - Someone came.

어디에 있어요? - Where is it?

여기 어딘가에 있어요. - It is somewhere here.

뭐 샀어요? - What did you buy? (stress is on 뭐)

뭐 샀어요? - Did you buy something?

언제 중국에 갈 거예요? - When are you going to go to China?

언제 중국에 갈 거예요? - Are you going to go to China someday/one of these days?

어디 가요? - Where are you going?

어디 가요? - Are you going somewhere?

네, 어디 가요. - Yes I'm going somewhere.

오늘 뭐 배웠어요? - Did you learn something today?

오늘 뭐 배웠어요? - What did you learn today?

Level 2 Lesson 26 / imperative / -(으)세요

-으세요 - imperative verb ending, added to verbs ending in a consonant

-세요 - imperative verb ending, added to verbs ending in a vowel or the consonant ㄹ

오다 - to come

오세요 - Please come

쉬다 - to rest

쉬세요 - Please get some rest.

고르다 - to choose

고르세요 - Please choose.

접다 - to fold

접으세요 - Please fold it.

시작하세요 - Please start.

팔다 - to sell

파세요 - Please sell it.

저한테 파세요. - Please sell it to me.

내일 세 시에 오세요. - Please come (here) at three o’clock tomorrow.

공부하세요! - Study! Do your studies!

경은 씨, 빨리 일하세요! - 경은, hurry up and get some work done!

경은 씨, 쉬세요. - 경은, please take some rest.

이거 저한테 파세요. - Please sell this to me.

조심하세요. - Be careful!

개 조심하세요. - Be careful of the dogs.

불 조심하세요 - Be careful of the fire.

어서오세요. - (lit. Come quickly) Welcome.

안녕히 가세요. - Goodbye.

안녕히 계세요. - Goodbye.

안녕히 주무세요. - Good night.

한국어 열심히 공부하세요! - Study Korean hard!

Level 2 Lesson 27 / Do it for me / -아/어/여 주세요

아/어/여 주세요 - Added to verb to mean "please do it for me"

오세요. - Please come. (imperative form)

와 주세요. - Please do me a favor and come.

하세요. - Do it. (imperative form)

해 주세요. - Please do me a favor and do it for me.

청소해 주세요 - Please clean it. (for me)

밥 사 주세요. - Please buy me some food.

아이스크림 사 주세요. - Please buy me some ice cream.

도와 주세요. - Please help me.

가르치다 - to teach

가르쳐 주세요. - Please teach me.

경은 씨한테 가르쳐 주세요. - Please teach 경은 (how to do that).

경은 씨한테 스페인어 가르쳐 주세요. - Please teach 경은 Spanish.

보세요 - See it. / Please see it.

봐 주세요. - Please see it, and I’d appreciate it. / Please be kind and see it.

이거 봐 주세요. - Please look at this.

줘요 - Slightly more casual version of 주세요 (can be used in its place)

영어를 배우고 있어요. 도와 주세요. - I’m learning English. Please help me.

도와 줄 수 있어요? - Can you help me?

배 고파요. 김밥 사 주세요. - I’m hungry. Buy me some kimbap.

무서워요. 같이 가 주세요. - I’m scared. Please go with me.

코멘트 남겨 주세요. - Please leave a comment.

Level 2 Lesson 28 / method, way / (으)로

으로 - particle to: mark the ingredients that an object is made of, the cause of a disease or something that happened, the direction in which someone is going, or the status or identity of a person that is doing something, and more.

로 - particle to: mark the ingredients that an object is made of, the cause of a disease or something that happened, the direction in which someone is going, or the status or identity of a person that is doing something, and more.

나무로 만들다 - to make (something) with wood

누군가가 이 테이블을 나무로 만들었어요 - Someone made this table with wood.

왼쪽으로 가다 - to go to the left / to go through the left side

이 길로 가다 - to go through this road/ path

펜으로 쓰다 - to write with a pen

연필로 쓰다 - to write with a pencil

한국어로 말하다 - to speak in Korean

한국어로 말해 주세요 - Please speak in Korean.

치즈로 유명하다 - to be famous for cheese

사고로 다치다 - to get hurt in(from) an accident

이거 뭐로 만들었어요? - What is this made of?

오늘 택시로 왔어요? - Did you come by taxi today?

버스로 갈 거예요. - I’m going to go by bus.

저를 친구로 생각해요? - Do you think of me as a friend?

좋은 친구로 생각해요. - I think of (you) as a good friend.

2번 출구로 나오세요. - Come out through exit number 2.

1번 출구로 나오세요. - Come out through exit number 1.

저는 Talk to me in Korean으로 한국어 공부해요 - I use Talk to me in Korean to study Korean.

Level 2 Lesson 29 / more, all / 더, 다

다 - all, entirely, whole

더 - More

다 주세요 - Give me all of it.

우유 다 주세요. - Please give me all the milk.

다 했어요. - I've done all of it / I'm done/ I'm finished/.

다 왔어요? - Are we there yet?

다 살 거예요? - Are you going to buy all of it?

커피를 마시다 - to drink coffee

커피를 다 마시다 - to drink all the coffee

책을 읽다 - to read a book

책을 다 읽다 - to read all of the book / to finish reading the book

더 주세요. - Please give me more.

더 있어요. - There is more.

더 사고 싶어요. - I want to buy more.

옷 더 사고 싶어요. - I want to buy more clothes.

뭐가 더 좋아요? - Which is better?

기다리다 - to wait

기다려 주세요. - Please wait.

10분 기다려 주세요. - Please wait for ten minutes.

10분 더 기다려 주세요. - Please wait for ten more minutes.

예문 더 볼까요? - Shall we look at more examples?

전화 다 했어요? - Did you finish talking on the phone? / Did you make all the phone calls? / Did everyone make a phone call?

준비하다 - to prepare

준비 다 했어요. - I finished the preparation..

보여 주세요 - Please show me.

더 보여 주세요 - Show me more. / Please show me more of it.

더 공부하고 싶으면, TTMIK에 오세요. - If you want to study more, come to TTMIK.

Level 2 Lesson 30 / Don’t do it / -지 마세요

-지 마세요 - verb ending with the meaning of "don't do it"

말하지 마세요 - Don't speak.

가지 마세요. - Don’t go.

아직 가지 마세요 - Don't go yet.

여러분 가지 마세요. - Everyone, don't go.

하지 마세요 - Don't do it. / Stop it. / Forget about it.

싫다잖아요. 하지 마세요. - She says she doesn’t like it. (you know) Don’t do it.

사지 마세요. - Don’t buy it.

비싸요. 사지 마세요. - It's expensive. Don't buy it.

제가 살 거예요. 사지 마세요 - I'm gonna buy it. Don't buy it.

만지지 마세요. - Don’t touch it.

웃지 마세요. - Don’t laugh.

여러분 현우 씨의 농담에 웃지 마세요. - Everyone, don't laugh at Hyunwoo's jokes.

걱정하지 마세요. - Don’t worry.

경은 씨한테 말하지 마세요. - Please don’t tell 경은 (about it).

엄마한테 말하지 마세요. - Don't tell mom.

아직 보내지 마세요. - Don't sent it yet.

아직 보내지 마세요. 아직 다 안 썼어요. - Don’t send it yet. I haven’t finished writing it yet.

Level 3 Lesson 1 / too much or very / 너무

너무 어려워요. - It's too hard / difficult.

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Gifts For Beauty Lovers

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Excited to put together a beauty gift guide for all my friends out there looking to add things to their own wish list or stock up for your presents this year. I have included things I both own and love as well as things I have on my own wish list. You know I am a beauty junky and I am constantly trying out new products and brands. So hope to bring you some new favorites today. Also, do you guys like seeing these wish lists? I am continuing to put together different gift guides for the holidays so if there is something specific you want to see, please feel free to leave me a comment! Don’t forget the image above is clickable and shoppable.

#1 // Tom Ford Bronzer: If you follow me on instagram and watch my makeup LIVE videos, you know this is my ultimate favorite bronzer. So many of you have actually gone out and purchased it which makes me SO happy. This bronzer is pretty pricey but it’s worth every penny and it will last you SO long. I get the color Bronzed Age and I can’t live without it.

#2 // Slip Eye Mask: A silky eye mask is one of those things I reach for when I am trying to zen out midday. I also reach for this when I have a migraine and need to really black out the world and relax.

#3 // Slip Pillow Case: A pricey investment but this will make an amazing gift. When it comes to my skin, I do everything I can to be kind to it. A silk pillow case is essential for avoiding “pillow crease face” and honestly it feels so luxe on my skin. Blake and I both have one on our pillows. I am debating even buying one to travel with.

#4 // Bobbi Brown Eye Palette: I recently picked up this eye palette from Sephora. I am always drawn toward neutal colors but what makes this one so special is the sparkly tones mixed in. This palette is great for holiday beauty looks for gatherings this season.

#5 // Erno Laszlo Face Masks: I have been using these masks for quite some time and they work great for my sensitive skin. These leave my skin feeling so moisturized and they smell so good. Beauty lovers always love a good skincare find and this is a go-to for me.

#6 // NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil Duo: This would make a great stocking stuffer or secret santa gift for a beauty lover. NARS makes some of my favorite red lipsticks and these pencils are easy to throw in your purse and go on creamy smooth.

#7 // Peter Thomas Roth Eye Masks: A new favorite eye mask brand for me. What I love about these is that you can pop the whole container in the fridge for extra de-puffing and cooling benefits. Also, there are so many mask applications in one container which is a big win for me since I don’t want to have to be restocking every week.

#8 // Caudalie Beauty Elixer: This is a newer product in my beauty cabinet and it’s a go-to for toning, setting my makeup, or as a mid-day refresh of moisture. It’s made from essential oils and smells dreamy. I also love to bring the travel size on the plane with me to keep my face feeling moisturized and fresh.

#9 // LED Beauty Mirror: If you are looking for a luxe gift, nothing is cooler than a beauty mirror that lights up and connects to your bluetooth. You know I am a sucker for tech gadgets and love this as a unique beauty purchase. Also, how cute is the gold trim? The design is modern and clean and that is hard to find.

#10 // Laura Mercier Radiance Primer: One of my fav beauty secrets to get my skin to glow. Primers create the perfect base for your makeup and keep your makeup application flawless. I SWEAR by this product and admit I always have 2 backup tubes in my house because I am that into this product.

#11 // Beauty Blender Set: If you watch my instagram LIVE you know 9 times out of 10 I use my damp beauty blender. It is hands down one of the best tools to blend out makeup flawlessly. Love this cute gift set that also comes with sponge cleaner.

#12 // Drybar Triple Sec Spray: Drybar is a go-to hair product line. This spray is volume, body, and texture in one. It’s amazing. I use it often to even PREP my hair before I use a curling iron.

#13 // Almay One Coat Thickening Mascara: I often get a ton of questions about my mascara and this is hands down my favorite and what I use the most. While I use other mascaras, this is my ride or die. It’s easy to scoop up at a drugstore, Target or Ulta. I use the waterproof version and it literally stays put all day and doesn’t bother my sensitive eyes.

#14 // Caudalie Mini Mask Trio: I love Caudalie products and currently have a big time mask obsession. These are on my list this year.

#15 // Lancome Genifique Mask: This one if pricey but worth the splurge. My face feels like it’s been reborn with moisture after this one. EPIC. Alot of times this mask is sold out online so scoop it up while you can!

#16 // Bliss Eye Masks: These have been a fan favorite of mine for years now. I love to travel with these and they help my tired eyes after travel or one too many glasses of wine the night before. They amazingly depuff and moisturize.

#17 // t3 Twirl Convertible Iron: This if my current fav curling iron. It’s makes perfect beach waves and it’s easy to travel with since you can also buy other barrel sizes to interchange so you aren’t having to pack 2 different irons with you. It’s pricey but what I love is that it heats up SO quickly and stays hot which allows for easy and quick curls.

#18 // Dyson Hairdryer: This is a MAJOR splurge item. I have been lusting hard after this dryer. Why I want it? Apparently it drys your hair SO fast and for me, I have alot of thing hair and it takes me forever to blow dry it. I loathe to blow dry my hair… but if santa is listening… maybe I won’t hate it so much with this cool blow dryer. Also, this kit is amazing because it comes with mini Ouai products which are also, AMAZING.

#19 // Vintner’s Daughter: The beauty world has been raving over this serum for quite some time. I haven’t pulled the trigger because it’s so pricey, but from what I am hearing from my girlfriends, this stuff is the real deal. Apparently it can last for a whole year so if you are thinking about cost per use… it’s probably worth the splurge. So right now, this might be a little treat yourself purchase for me this year.

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Gifts For Beauty Lovers

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#12 // Drybar Triple Sec Spray: Drybar is a go-to hair product line. This spray is volume, body, and texture in one. It’s amazing. I use it often to even PREP my hair before I use a curling iron.

#14 // Caudalie Mini Mask Trio: I love Caudalie products and currently have a big time mask obsession. These are on my list this year.

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chiliandtart · 7 years

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Went on a quick girls trip to Tulum in April...

In my mind was morning yoga by the sea, lazy afternoons reading and slugging it in the hot sand, raw healthy meals mixed with pina coladas by the bar....

Her idea was talking to every guest at the resort, hitting a new cenotes each day, snorkeling and chasing turtles, drinking several cups of tea/coffee before 8am, looking for the perfect boho trendy dress at the shops and wandering endless shacks in the town for the same touristy souvenir and tacos every meal....

Obviously we drove each other nuts and had a great time...opposites attract and she dragged my lazy ass around and I slowed her racing mind down...It also helps when your friend is a psychiatrist so she can be the mature one and say things like “I sense by your silence that you are frustrated with my dragging you to all the shops, do you want to talk about it” and thus make me a better person by neutralize any time bombs...I’m thankful for strong girlfriends from afar that can appreciate a little crazy that comes with it all...

Tulum is definitely not authentic Mexico...Its a super trendy, eco chic enclave full of fancy boho shops and super cute restaurants that could be any modern hotspot...but you can escape into the town and enjoy some great meals and its a good jumping point to seeing some sights along the area...

Sleep:

We stayed at the Alaya Hotel Tulum which was eco conscious and every room is just steps from the ocean. Its lovely to smell and feel the ocean breeze from your bed and front steps. They have an adorable little tree top yoga studio so you can enjoy your morning lesson while glazing at the sea and feeling the breeze hit you with each pose (or you can also catch a glimpse of your manic friend pacing below between cups of coffee waiting for you to finish!) It was a lovely space, would be great for a relaxing get away or a romantic escape and I would definitely return for a lovers rendezvous... Remember its eco friendly so you really are almost outside and truly by the ocean...limited a/c and mostly fans and fancy bungalows by the sea...Loved it

Munchies:

Plenty of trendy little restaurants, bars and dives to hang out at along the Tulum hotel strip and they are all tourist prices, super adorable and interchangeable in menus...I did love Raw Love, a food shack with swings and refreshing (non authentic) meals to have by the beach...Dragged my girlfriend there several times to have acai bowls and chill on the swing after yoga...

You can take a taxi into town for some great tacos and meals and we really enjoyed this experience much more...

Explore:

The area has several cenotes to explore and each one has a different feel. Small caves with turtles and fish and areas to snorkel and chill. Really pretty and a great way to spend your day. We loved it!

#tulum #tulummexico #girlsgetaway #travel

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civilizedskincare · 7 years

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The Best Face Wash for Men – Reviews for 2017

The best way a civilized man keeps clean

Doesn’t it seem like the women get all the best facial products while us guys are stuck with that industrial powdered soap to keep ourselves clean? Men were simply expected to wash their face with the same bar of soap they washed their own feet with!

Best Men’s Face Wash for Dry Skin

Brickell Men’s Purifying Charcoal Face Wash for Men

Best men’s face wash for oily skin

Aveeno Active Naturals Men's Face Wash

Aramis Lab Series for Men Oil Control Face Wash Facial Cleansing Gels

Best men’s face wash for acne

Urth Face Wash with White Tea & Ginseng Invigorating Daily Cleanser

Best facial scrubs for men

Jack Black Face Buff Energizing Scrub

Fortunately for all of us, men’s skin care has really started taking itself seriously in the last 20 years. Scientists and developers have figured out that men’s skin is very different from women’s. For one, men have much bigger pores that get prone to clogging and acne. Add the difficulties of shaving daily and you understand that in order to keep your face clean, you can’t just grab any face wash off the shelf formulated for women and expect the same results on your own face.

Sure, lots of skin care manufacturers say their products are “for men too” or that they’re “unisex,” but how true is that really? Scientists have also confirmed men’s skin has much less nerves than women’s skin. Is a girlfriend’s facial scrub going to have the same effect on your face as hers?

The best men’s face wash for men

So, my manly friend, it’s up to you to seek out and get yourself a face wash formulated specifically for you! No longer do you have to “make do” with skin care made for everyone else [meaning for skin care’s biggest consumer: women]. It’s time to rise up and get something that really nourishes your face and prevents acne and doesn’t exacerbate razor burn.

In a recent interview of board certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Brian Zelickson, he lays out the very real differences.

"Men's skin is about 25% thicker with more collagen, more and larger hair follicles and more sebum production, all of which is mostly due to increased testosterone production. These structural differences make men's skin less sensitive and able to handle stronger ingredients. However, it also makes them a bit more acne-prone, so they don't need as heavy cream-based products"

Add to that the fact that men get skin cancer at way higher rates than women and you see that just buying any old face wash is asking for trouble.

You need something formulated for your manly face.

What you should look for in the best men’s face wash

Man faces have much thicker skin than woman faces. Add all those hair follicles to grow your beard and you’re just asking for ingrown hairs, acne, and razor burn if you wash your face with just any old facial scrub. Your face wash absolutely needs to moisturize your face to promote easy and smooth shaving. The problem with many of the products for women is that they are optimized for a different pH that will dry out a face causing skin irritation and closing up your pores which promotes acne especially if you already have oily skin.

It’s also helpful if your facial scrub exfoliates also. Whether you shave or not, any hair on your face is like a lightning rod to trap oils and those oils trap dirt. The best way to get rid of that is to exfoliate. Not only does it help to scrub out your dirt and oil, it also massages the follicle to prevent the hair getting caught in the follicle creating ingrown hairs.

For the sake of your handsome face, you should exfoliate your skin at least once a week, but if you get a mild enough exfoliating face wash, you can use it every day and make it part of your clean up ritual.

The best face wash for guys

There are tons of options when it comes to matching up your skin type with the perfect face wash (although not as many choices as women get to choose from). When it comes right down to it, pretty much all the low end soaps and washes are interchangeable; they’re better than washing with nothing at all, but besides fragrance, they all pretty much do nothing good for your skin.

So you need the BEST face wash for men. As will all skin care products, this might take a little trial and error to uncover your ultimate favorite face wash. Here are some of our favorites:

Best Men’s Face Wash for Dry Skin

Brickell Men’s Purifying Charcoal Face Wash for Men

Now this face wash is pretty awesome for just about any type of skin. But if you have dry skin, it’s like locking in moisture! This really cool formulation uses activated charcoal to deeply clean into your pores. If you’re wondering what that means, consider this: if you’ve ever had a fish tank, the filter is made with activated charcoal.

The same ingredient that keeps the water sparkling clear in your fish tank, is now scrubbing all the gunk off your face removing dead skin cells and clearing your pores. This stuff is awesome especially if you are outdoors a lot gathering the grime and pollution of the city on your face.

Best men’s face wash for oily skin

Aveeno Active Naturals Men's Face Wash

This lovely little gem is one of the better exfoliating face washes. With Aveeno’s signature oatmeal scent, it soothes your face especially after shaving and it does wonders to gently calm any razor irritation.

Since the exfoliant is so gentle, you can use it every day to make your skin soft and it also does wonders to get rid of blackheads. If your skin is sensitive but you still want to get it scrubbed clean, this facial scrub will do wonders.

Aramis Lab Series for Men Oil Control Face Wash Facial Cleansing Gels

Just about anything Aramis Lab creates is phenomenal for your skin! This face wash is the best thing you can use to control the production of oil on your face. Your favorite part of using this product is that it won’t leave your skin feeling dry and tight and raw all day long after using it. It also helps knock down acne in its early stages which is, as far as I know, pretty amazing.

Before I started using this product, once that little red bump appeared, there was nothing stopping it from turning into a great big zit. Now when I have any little irritations on my face, I scrub my face with this face wash a few times and it clears up before things get way too out of hand.

Best men’s face wash for acne

Urth Face Wash with White Tea & Ginseng Invigorating Daily Cleanser

“Non-greasy textured wash is designed to restore tone, balance and moisture to the skin.” Not sure what that means? All you need to know is that this white tea and ginseng formulated wonder will make your acne go away in no time at all! If you use this one daily, it will not only help get rid of your acne, it also helps smooth out fine lines making you look younger.

Some lovers of this product have also commented that it helps reduce your pores making your face look more even and rejuvenated. It’s totally worth splurging on this one and since just a little bit lathers up really nicely, you will be able to use this product for a very long time.

Best facial scrubs for men

Jack Black Face Buff Energizing Scrub

I’m not sure what they’re doing over there, but they put pure magic into this face scrub! Touted as a “pre-shave cleanser,” you won’t believe what this will do to make your shaving experience other-worldly. Even if you are using the best men’s shaving cream you can find, adding this product to the ritual will make you wonder why you’ve spent your whole life with your face aching from razor burn.

The small scrubbing particles in this facial scrub strips your skin of dead skin cells and dirt clearing the way for your razor to glide smoothly across your skin with no drag or irritating burn. If you have skin problems like seborrheic dermatitis or eczema, adding this gentle face scrub into your daily routine will clear up your problems and make your face gorgeous!

Now since this product is pretty much all exfoliating material kinda like fine wet sand, I wouldn’t recommend using it every day (unless you have the face of a lumberjack). It also might take a few tries for more sensitive skin to get used to it. Definitely keep at it though. The results are totally worth the break-in period.

Thoughts on the best face wash for men

Keeping your face clean, clear and civilized doesn’t have to be a dreaded daily occurrence. Women spend YEARS of their lives trying to hold on to their youth and beauty for as long as they possibly can. You’re lucky! Your skin is thicker and you shave away your wrinkles just about every day.

That doesn’t mean you get to skate completely. You still need to take care of the only thing you have to make a first impression—your face! What this means for you is that you can’t simply go to the store, buy a 24-pack of crappy bars of soap and expect to stay looking young and handsome well into your 60’s. You have to do something NOW to slow the effects of aging and to take care of your precious skin.

You could actually BE in your 60’s and if you started a facial skin care regimen now, you could still take years off your skin. Think of it this way, we all pretty much want to date someone younger and hotter than ourselves. If you DON’T start taking care of your face now by using the best men’s face wash you can find, you’ll be way to old and gross looking to ever even think of scoring with young hotties… unless you become a billionaire.

And if you’re old enough to read this and you’re not already a millionaire, you’ve already lost your chance. So that brings us back to taking care of your skin. Stay handsome. Stay civilized. Go get yourself the best face wash for men.

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