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subbyp · 3 years

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the phantom thieves krewe’s opinions of each other, at least at the point I am in the game

--Ren--

Skull: High school relationships never last, sin-eaters shouldn’t get too attached to life, and it’s a terrible idea to confess to your best friend. I just have to keep reminding myself of that.

Mona: My conscience-in-a-box, complete with nagging. You’d think my geist, if anyone, would fill that role, but no.

Panther: I don’t know why she finds my advice so valuable, but I’m glad I can help her be who she wants to be.

Fox: He’s got an amazing talent and I’m proud to be his friend, but the man is a hot mess, emphasis on both hot and mess.

Queen: She’s already the best of all of us.

--Ryuji--

Joker: What can I say? He’s my guy! We’re each other’s right hand men for life! That doesn’t sound like totally gay, does it?

Mona: He’s the guy who made the krewe what it is and I owe him for that, but he needs to get off my freakin’ back.

Panther: When I was a kid, I dreamed of getting this close to her, but now that it’s happened she’s feeling more like my sister every day.

Fox: One weird fuckin’ dude, but in the best way.

Queen: Smart, hot, badass enough to do all that magic shit, and rides a motorcycle?? She’s totally the perfect woman.

--Morgana--

Joker: He’s a sweet kid, and I try, I really do, but sometimes I just don’t get waking world people.

Skull: If he wasn’t such a good person I wouldn’t even bother with him.

Panther: What could I say about the wonderful, brilliant, gorgeous Lady Ann that could ever do her justice?

Fox: In another timeline, he’s definitely a changeling.

Queen: The only other truly living person on the krewe. I really respect her, but sometimes I feel like she’s muscling in on my turf.

--Ann--

Joker: He listened to me when nobody else would, and I owe him everything for that.

Skull: It’s surreal. Like, yesterday I was eight and dodging his spitballs, and today I’m seventeen and in some sort of undead soul family with him.

Mona: His crush is flattering, but I like my guys a lot less furry.

Fox: I used to be completely creeped out by him, but I’m glad we got past that.

Queen: She’s the kind of woman I want to be someday.

--Yusuke--

Joker: Quiet observation and considered critique is the most valuable gift an artist can receive.

Skull: Without the unschooled eye of the outsider, art would die of its own purity--but does he have to epitomize the hoi polloi quite so much?

Mona: I don’t know him well enough to have an opinion on him, but his seats are comfortable.

Panther: As Conan Doyle wrote, “It may be that you are not yourself luminous but you are a conductor of light. Some people without possessing genius have a remarkable power for stimulating it.” (And I’d like her to note that this proves that I have irrefutably read “something newer than the Heian period.”)

Queen: We’re kindred spirits. There’s a reason magic is referred to as the “mystic arts.”

--Makoto--

Joker: I can be in doubt around him, and that makes him an extraordinary friend.

Skull: I probably should have told him that I’m a lesbian a long time ago, but I’d feel like such a heel.

Mona: Fae creatures are so different from humans, but Mona makes sense in his own way.

Panther: Am I doing “girl talk” properly?

Fox: I like him, but he proves it’s possible for one to be too sophisticated.

#p5r #phantom thieves krewe au #someday I'm gonna make actual content of this au but I fear today is not that day

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briangroth27 · 6 years

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The Shape of Water Review

The Shape of Water is an enchanting 1960s-set fairy tale told very well; a powerful, expertly-made work of art about the marginalized in our society. Director Guillermo del Toro got outstanding performances out of his stars while capturing the style and feel of the era perfectly, then used the time period to comment on today’s social issues through a story about the downtrodden rallying together against the establishment to preserve life and love.

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Sally Hawkins brilliantly conveyed character and emotion entirely through her expressions and sign language as Elisa Espostio (Sally Hawkins), a mute cleaning lady at a top-secret government laboratory who falls in love with an amphibian man (Doug Jones) captured in Latin America. It’s great to see a mute lead character and even better that the film doesn’t allow it hold her back at all, despite what those in power might think of her capabilities. Conveying the romance with and genuine love for the Amphibian Man was mostly on Elisa’s shoulders and Hawkins absolutely sold every bit of it. A wonderful moment late in the film includes an unexpected musical sequence that perfectly illustrates the impact he has on her heart, showing love can transcend even the strangest of barriers. That said, I don’t think Elisa is fully human herself, but the product of an earlier romance between a human and a different aquatic cryptid: her mysterious “scars” and backstory of being found by a river felt like a classic superhero secret origin. If that’s the case and the Amphibian Man healed her gills instead of creating them, then their relationship not only fuels her voice, but allows her to discover her truest self.

I also liked the easy friendships Elisa shared with her coworker Zelda (Octavia Spencer) and next-door neighbor Giles (Richard Jenkins). It was a nice and all-too-rare touch that these platonic relationships were just as important to Elisa’s life as her burgeoning romance with the Amphibian Man. It was a relief to find Elisa living a fully-functioning life even while she was longing for romantic love. I loved Zelda’s reactions to the Amphibian Man and to updates about Elisa’s love life. In addition to comic relief, Zelda brought common sense to Elisa’s interest in the Amphibian Man, at first keeping her friend’s head level and later recognizing that risking her life and career to help Elisa save him was something they had to do, even though she was greatly concerned for her best friend’s safety. Zelda being so dismissed in her marriage and having her decisions undercut (even if it was to save her life) by her husband (Martin Roach) was a solid mirror to Elisa and the Amphibian Man’s more mutually respectful relationship and to Strickland’s (Michael Shannon) domineering, controlling marriage. While Zelda was a fully-formed character, it would’ve been nice if she had a subplot of some kind of her own, like Giles did. His failed advertising posters (and failed interest in a guy (Morgan Kelly) working at a not-so-great pie shop) gave the movie a glimpse of the world and society outside the lab that we didn’t get from many other characters. Then again, perhaps it’s the fact that Zelda and Elisa work together and Giles doesn’t that made his world feel bigger than hers. It may also be that his ability to pass as an “acceptable” member of society grants him the ability to travel a wider world than Zelda can, as exemplified by the Pie Guy kicking an African-American family out of the pie shop. Despite his long reach, the sadness and rejection encompassing so much of his world, be it from the Pie Guy or the ad agency he was trying to sell to, painted a haunting picture of the world inhabited by those who “proper” society ignored or—at best—used, and I hope the world Elisa gets to travel to at the end of the film is happier and more equal. Still, I liked that Giles had a sense of hope to him; even if the world was clearly weighing on him, he still believes in the possibility of “happily ever after.”

The make-up for the Amphibian Man was mind-blowing and the movie deserved the Best Costume Design Oscar for it, while Doug Jones did an amazing job of conveying emotion and a sympathetic nature under all those prosthetics. The biggest thing I would’ve liked to see more of in the movie was his backstory. Actual god or not, I wanted to know what he wanted (beyond freedom and to love Elisa), what he thought of the world of men, etc. Who were his followers in South America and what “primitive” rituals did they use to worship him? What did he give them in return? Did he even register that he was worshiped as a god, or do his thoughts transcend those labels? What was his thought process as he went from worshiped to imprisoned? I wish he could’ve communicated better to give us some grander idea of his opinion on things, because his actions made him seem torn between gentle emotions and instinct-driven outbursts, like killing one of Giles’ cats. Perhaps it would be an interesting comment on society if this “god” were really just a different sort of animal and the people who worshiped it had simply projected their need for a god onto him, but I’m almost always against “grounding” half-measures in stories like this (if you’re gonna go there, go there), so I interpreted him as truly a god and would’ve liked to know more. That said, having Elisa fall in love with someone so outlandish was a strong metaphor for how those in power at the time (and honestly, in the present as well) saw homosexual and interracial love.

Michael Shannon’s Colonel Richard Strickland was a great villain and I loved how his control-freak nature demanded everyone around him become subservient, much like the paranoid American government he works for and represents demanded conformity. This made him simultaneously threatening and weak, hiding behind a thin veneer of socially-acceptable power. I especially liked his reaction when he found out just how replaceable he could become if he didn’t find the Amphibian Man; his easy dismissal in the event of his failure also contrasted nicely with how Zelda was always willing to cover for Elisa, from rescuing the Amphibian Man to simply holding her place in line to ensure she clocked in on time. Clearly there’s no friendship, loyalty, or leeway among the conformists, only control or destruction. Watching him break down as many people around him as he could—even his wife (Lauren Lee Smith), forcing her to be quiet while he focused on what he wanted out of their sex life—was very uncomfortable, so it was great to see his frustrated reaction to his inability to intimidate or break Elisa and Zelda. Not allowing his wife to speak was a great contrast to the Amphibian Man, who helped Elisa to not just talk, but to sing. The whimsical, silver screen nature of their classic Hollywood dance sequence also contrasted perfectly with the rot just under the “idealized” surface of 1960s America that Strickland upheld. Though the dance sequence is pure fantasy, it’s the only place where “the good old days” were actually good.

Another aspect that perfectly utilized the era was Dimitri Mosenkov/Robert Hoffstetler (Michael Stuhlbarg), a Soviet spy embedded in the lab. Like the threat of the Other found in African-Americans, the gay community, and a sea god, the Red Scare epitomized America’s desperate drive to destroy what it couldn’t control or understand. As I’ve seen noted elsewhere, it was very cool that the film subverted expectations and had Mosenkov not only help Elisa save the Amphibian Man from vivisection at the hands of the Americans, but that he gave Elisa information on how to keep him alive once she’d extracted him. That he cared more about the Amphibian Man as a living thing than as a means to attain Soviet superiority by vivisecting it was great; I definitely expected him to try to give him to his spymasters, where the South American god would’ve met the same fate the American military planned for it. It’s certainly a powerful indictment of our government that this spy sent to undermine us had more humanity than our people, who are only concerned with being “the best” no matter what that does to their souls. The fact that Mosenkov literally had a secret identity is also a nice thematic tie to Giles’ closeted homosexuality, Elisa’s mysterious origins, and the hidden power and passion the oppressed in this time concealed from their conformity-demanding government.

Universal’s classic Creature from the Black Lagoon was an inspiration for this film, and The Shape of Water is an excellent sort of remake, touching on similar themes while updating them and making them relevant to a modern audience. It was very smart of del Toro to explore the limitations of social mores of 1962 by focusing on a cast made up of those without power back then (who are still facing under-representation and lack of power today). However, I would argue that while setting this in the past has the desired effect of getting the audience to let its guard down, it also allows the audience to distance themselves too much, letting us say “those problems have been solved” and never forcing us to inspect ourselves. Still, I absolutely loved the score and the entire 1960s aesthetic del Toro achieved! I could easily have seen this taking the Best Cinematography Oscar.

The Shape of Water looks beautiful, has an excellent cast who are all on point, and has a very strong love story at the center of a powerful tale of those without power subverting the accepted system. I definitely recommend it!

Check out more of my reviews, opinions, and original short stories here!

#the shape of water #sally hawkins #doug jones #amphibian man #creature from the black lagoon #octavia spencer #zelda #giles #elisa esposito #michael shannon #colonel strickland #richard jenkins #michael stuhlbarg #dimitri mosenkov #guillermo del toro

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thepermanentrainpress · 6 years

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SKOOKUM FESTIVAL: DAY 3 RECAP

The final day of SKOOKUM was just as exciting and diverse as the rest of the weekend.

I began the day with the short (40 minute) set of Vancouver’s own Belle Game. This group has one of the most distinctive, ethereal, and emotional sounds in all of the city. I’ve caught many of their shows throughout the past five years, and they never fail in giving the best performance imaginable. Few bands have the on-stage dynamic and sync that this foursome does in performing cerebral dark-pop. There’s a special bond shared between them all while they perform that isn’t reflected with many other bands—the result of years of dedication and passion.

Lead singer Andrea Lo doesn’t just use her voice to sing − her entire body moves and bends with every high note hit, projecting vocals with her entire self. The movements and body language of the band bring an emotional component to the music, and Lo immerses herself in the performance. Every time I see Belle Game, I see a mix of knowing audience members once again impressed, and new fans who just witnessed something special. This time was no exception, and I’m glad SKOOKUM invited this group to blow away even more of Vancouver.

Next up was locals Yukon Blonde. This quintet has a very 80s like sound, full of synth and classic rock-inspired riffs. Even their visuals, a screen with the band’s name in vivid fonts atop a CGI grid, echoed an aesthetic of thirty years ago. Frontman Jeff Innes revealed his van had been broken into and his outfit (a leather jacket and button-up red plaid) was the only tour clothes he had. He jokingly asked the audience to throw shirts on stage so he’d have another outfit for the month, ever good-natured. They played mostly songs from their recently released album Critical Hit. Their set was characterized by a lot of instrumental jamming and solos, really showing off their talent live. It was my first time seeing them, but I’m definitely excited to hear more and see another show.

Michigan rockers Greta Van Fleet were a visiting highlight of the Sunday. These boys, especially lead vocalist Josh Kiszka, look like teenagers—but their sound indicates something much more mature. Josh is famous for his gruff, powerful vocals, frequently compared to Robert Plant. I walked around the fest for most of the set, but his voice echoed throughout the grounds. I had heard a lot of praise just from word of mouth, and from the crowd size I’d say this set was one of the most anticipated of SKOOKUM. This band is releasing their debut album next month, and I’m confident they’re about to really hit it big. SKOOKUM had a great mix of A-listers, local bands, and rising stars, and Greta Van Fleet were an amazing and very popular part of that.

Mother Mother is an established Vancouver group with songs we’ve all heard on the radio, even if we don’t recognize them at first. Surprisingly, they played mostly old stuff instead of highlighting their newest album No Culture. I was a bit surprised and disappointed at their lack of stage presence: they had fun, but there wasn’t a lot of movement or banter. It was still a high energy set and their music is solid rock, but I felt like it could’ve used just a little bit of something else. Even so, the audience danced and sang a fair amount, and their music live sounds almost identical to studio recordings. I had never seen these locals before, and I hope to see them again headlining with a set longer than 50 minutes. They’re true rock stars of Vancouver, and I really have to praise SKOOKUM for bringing just about every established local rock band to this event.

The eccentric indie master Father John Misty played in the evening as twilight dawned. Dressed in an all-white suit and sporting a full beard with long shaggy hair, Father John looked more like a cult leader than a traditional rock star. He may tour as a solo artist, but his backing band was an integral part of the set and really good at complimenting his performance. Father John’s music is elaborate and diverse, anything from a soft (and often nonsensical) ballad to a full-on rock opera-sounding track. The most beautiful part of the set was the detailed visuals. There were many slightly psychedelic projections of deserts, multiple colourful sprites of Father John himself, and other detailed animations. The visuals reminded me of The Killers, and he alluded to the resemblance (and perhaps poked some fun) by asking the audience, “Are you ready to all sing along with me to Mr. Brightside?” Nighttime fell as he closed with his most popular tracks “Pure Comedy” and “I Love You, Honeybear” − both soft, long songs with poetic language. This set may have been the most moved I’ve seen the crowd all weekend—Father John gives a performance that has to be experienced to understand. He brings feelings and art into his sets, much more than a traditional concert. My only complaint with this set was the scheduling: it overlapped with Canadian folk legend Buffy Sainte-Marie and I had to miss her set. Her style and legacy may be different, but I’m sure I wasn’t the only one who wished they didn’t have to choose between the two.

I found Blue Rodeo to be a slightly odd choice for SKOOKUM simply because of their age and demographic. They were the only band showcased that I’d describe as “classic rock,” and their music tends to be enjoyed by an older crowd. Still, they’re one of the most popular Canadian bands of their era, and they drew a very large audience. This may have been due to being one of the final acts of the night and not on during anyone else, wrapping up just before The Killers. They’re seasoned performers and know exactly what the audience wants, playing one soft and sweet love ballad after another. (On a personal note, I was able to dance with my girlfriend to their opening number and one of their most iconic hits, “5 Days In May,” and it was very romantic. It’s truly one of the most essential Canadian love songs.) I hope next year SKOOKUM can bring more classic rock groups to the festivities, as this set was a welcome addition in diversity and appealing to older attendees.

“From fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada!,” a cry that opens every one of their shows. The Killers was the final band to close SKOOKUM, and quite possibly the highlight of the whole fest. They may well be the most popular active rock band in the world, and for good reason. There are few, if any, groups dedicated to putting on a production and experience alongside their many, many hits. They played fifteen songs over about 90 minutes, and every single one had the entire festival clapping, singing, and jumping. There wasn’t a single dull or passive moment: from the opening riffs of their new single “The Man” to the final breaths of “Mr. Brightside.”

The visual experience alone was worth the admission: cowboy projections, flashing giant ♂ symbols on stage, lasers, and not one but two exploding streamer and confetti displays. Still, it was the music that really showed how amazing a show The Killers bring with them. Pretty much everybody (at least the sort of crowd attending SKOOKUM) likes this band and knows their lyrics. Their songs are passionate, emotional, dance-worthy anthems. It’s a special feeling to chant “I GOT SOUL BUT I’M NOT A SOLDIER!” alongside thousands of other people just as excited and entertained as you in the moment, coming off the heels of a great weekend of music.

Brandon Flowers is a true showman, the epitome of rock star entertainer. He never gave a lot of banter or took himself too seriously, and it was a better show for it. He and every band member was focused on giving the best performance possible, and I know they bring this energy with every show. They’re perfect for festivals: well-known hits, dazzling visuals, and a performing style that encourages and amplifies a crowd. They even brought up a local (as confirmed by Brandon) audience member known only as “Stefon” to perform the drums on “For Reasons Unknown.”

After closing with one of their most successful songs “When You Were Young,” they returned for an encore with the warm and slightly sad melody “Human.” Then began a familiar electronic loop I immediately recognized from “Mr. Brightside - Jacques Lu Cont’s Thin White Duke Remix.” It was a given they were going to play the signature song, but I really didn’t expect that opening remix and it was a lovely surprise. As we all jumped around, they launched into the regular version − and I’m not exaggerating when I say every single crowd member shouted back every single lyric. “Mr. Brightside” is one of the most popular sing-along hits of the 21st century, and there’s nothing quite like experiencing it live with so many other people. The Killers headline festivals all around the world and, at least in my opinion, there was no better group SKOOKUM could’ve booked to finish. A festival set by The Killers is unmatched in entertainment quality. It’s something every attendee will remember forever.

Written by: Cazzy Lewchuk Photographed by: Rachael Buckoski

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thought-trail-blog1 · 6 years

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A MERE MORTAL CALLED ME.

God is real. I’ve always wondered how I could prove this to someone who had no understanding of spiritual things and till today I’m not sure how. Apart from explaining the creation story and the fall and redemption of man, I don’t know where else to start. In my own life I am convinced and confident, not just that God is real but that He is a good God. I like to say it this way. God is only God because He is the epitome of all things good and righteous. If he lacked even an iota of anything, he wouldn’t be God. Think of the height of music, art, love, kindness, goodness anything at all and you will find God. He is all in all. The beautiful creator.

I am humbled that an incredible and indescribable being could love a mere mortal called me. And not only spare me by sacrificing his own special and only son in my place but he gives me the same honour that is due his son. That honour and authority that only belongs to Gods.

I’m beginning to sound like a marvel movie. Let me bring it down a notch. Ever since I’ve known me, I only saw myself as an outsider. I never quite felt like I belonged to anything. Like the new born African child who was considered a visitor till the eighth day, I felt like I was just an observer of the running’s of this world we call life. Instead of the standard eight days, I have lived as one sentenced to a life of solitary confinement. I was a fox, I owned a keen nose for spotting the difference between me and others, right from my own family, to people in the streets, to other kids in school.

When I was little, I never quite felt like a girl and when I looked over at the male section, boy was I different. That pan was genius! As I was saying, nothing could quite make me feel at home. This detachment created in me a hunger for connection and a yearning for common cause. The need to be understood, to understand others and my surroundings were stronger than anything else. From friendships to romantic relationships, I found myself depending on others perspectives and views and in the process compromising some of my own views and values because of my lack of boundaries. In my very lowest moments, I even felt like I didn’t have what it took to successfully live this life.

When you constantly absorb the views and perspectives of others, you lose the knowledge of who you are. Till you can tell whether what you’re doing is actually something you like and truly believe, and not something you’re doing because it is what is expected of you, anything at all can sweep you along its path. It would cause you lose touch with your sense of self which is your grounding. I think society is the way it is for a reason. It makes sense of our environment and interprets it for us but I also believe society has to be adaptable to new information that streams in in order to continue being relevant. I tried to build my life around rules and norms and ideals and never allowing myself to develop opinions of my own. Unfortunately, these standards are not always based on truth.

I grew up in a Christian home of very high standards. The kind that upheld the ideals and had the expectation of highest conduct possible as it always turns out to be as no one can truly attain these standards. Living as a female at home was a source of grief to me. I started noticing the double standards, the privileges accorded my brother that were never extended to us (the girls). We were the ones who labored and served and had no right as my father would one day say. I quickly learned that being a woman was a horrible thing. A punishment I did not deserve. I wasn’t the average girl and I knew it. I enjoyed going to the farm with my dad. Digging up mounds to plant yam and holding the cutlass. I enjoyed doing those activities with my father and he liked to take me. The knowledge that before I was born, my father was adamant that I was going to be a boy made me want to please him, maybe I wouldn’t remain a disappointment to him. In my teen years I tried more and more to not be associated with the things regular girls did.

Self-acceptance is one of the most beautiful gifts you can give yourself. To put effort into learning to see where you end and where others begin; learning to honour, acknowledge and ultimately accept the not so glamorous parts of yourself. We were created by a self-sufficient being who in a sense split himself into various fragments so that the representation of his being could only be conceptualized and appreciated when these fragments are juxtaposed with one another. God is unending. I believe his ability to create unique human souls is as infinite as his unending personality, so that he can reveal new perspectives of himself through the images he brings to life. He can only have love for us because he himself is the definition of what love is. He is the highest embodiment of everything we call love. Every single one of us in this world is a reflection of a unique part of this mysterious being we call God.

What fascinates me most is that through the reconciliation we have with him through Christ, we are brought into a personal connection with him where he begins to show us who he is. Not just that, he peels back all the parts of us that are not originally him. Reshaping and restructuring us to look like him again. If this God loves us and calls us his children, even though we look nothing like him and accepts us as we are ,how much more should we love ourselves and one another and be willing to forgive ourselves for our shortcomings? This realization is a process and it takes time. My path to this understanding was a messy and painful one but God being who he0 is has and continues to be a gracious father and restorer of all things.

I kissed a woman for the first time when I was twenty years old. After that I accepted that I was gay. I had been in my first relationship with a young man a little prior to this but my same sex encounter felt more right to me. The confusion that emerged from this discovery in myself was one I wasn’t ready for. My parent’s separation couldn’t have coincided with the worst possible thing. I went down a rabbit hole of guilt that seemed to encase me in its unyielding mould. The guilt gradually turned into self-loathing, ”Why couldn’t I be just like everyone else?!”. Then I started having moments when thoughts would flood and clog up my brain. In these moments of panic, I would cut myself in an attempt to ease the pressure on my mind. My health deteriorated with every thought that challenged what this meant for my eternity and I began to entertain thoughts of suicide.

I survived those moments and determined to put myself right again. I got baptized yet again and made peace with the fact that I would never marry. Little did I know that that was a set up for failure. The more I tried, the worse it got. Till I came to God withered from my exasperation and threw in the towel. There was nothing good about this surrender. I was done. I told him I couldn’t stop myself from feeling this way so I was going to accept my fate and go to hell. I gave up!

God does not expect perfection from us, he expects surrender. When creation fell, we lost our right to life. Mankind had no way to save itself. We were doomed! But the love of God would not sit by and watch us be destroyed. On the other hand, his holiness had to allow the consequence of man’s choice. God being wisdom allowed judgement to come but instead of it coming upon us, it came on Jesus who paid the full price so that we have nothing more to pay. Today if you align yourself with what Jesus did by accepting him as your Lord and savior his sacrifice covers you forever.

I didn’t know that, so I tried to fix myself and when I couldn’t, I walked away. I couldn’t stay away for long. I came back with all the baggage. Trying to please God on one hand and trying to please my girlfriend the next moment. My guilt grew and flourished, my suicide attempts became real and I became really sick. I lost my self-worth and self-respect along with my weight. It was till I understood this truth that my life started falling back into place and healing came back into my life.

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kindxofxsoldier-blog · 6 years

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Obtaining the Greatest Items For Modest Men Designed Effortless

dárky Does locating the very best presents for males truly issue? How important are the items we give? Can people look through the neatly tied bows and crisp, patterned wrapping paper and see the authentic you and connect a meaning to it all? Is it seriously that significant to your profession, romance or influence in excess of some others? Absolutely! The art of obtaining the ideal presents for modest guys may possibly appear a reasonably straightforward course of action, but when it comes down to it, it is not. Providing inappropriate items or presents that could offend can wreck any emerging or already forged relationship. Modern investigation concludes that buying a erroneous gift for a male can set a relationship in jeopardy. This was based mostly on the assumption that 'gifts act as markers of interpersonal similarity for the two acquaintances and near connection associates...' (Dunn et al 2008). In this experiment, men's evaluation of unwanted presents revealed that they observed the gift giver as considerably less comparable to them. Subsequently they considered their long run alongside one another with these a human being would be appreciably shorter. I guess the lesson for all of us is that undesirable gifts replicate poorly on our connection and us as people shut to us think we know them nicely enough to find the great present for every single event. It also pays to remember that acquiring a soul mate or 'kindred spirit' is considered to be central to a effective relationship and pleasure (ibid. 2008). In which we determine a similarity with a spouse, buddy or colleague, it is human character to affiliate this with higher connection satisfaction. We especially like to feel our companions are equivalent to us. So this reveals the possible hurt that receiving a terrible reward can do since it damages that perception of similarity when we get a negative gift. Locating the ideal presents for guys regardless of whether modest or not is consequently, extremely crucial in my opinion. Do not eliminate heart. Picking the ideal present for Christmas or any other occasion need to have not be an arduous activity as we will be seeking at how to come across the excellent existing for your father, husband, son, male pal or colleague, particularly if they are the modest kind. The common epitome of the "modest man" is a single whose daily life is marked by simplicity and has a humble belief of himself. To set it a lot more bluntly he is generally a simple male with basic preferences - not that it is a negative factor. It can be almost unattainable to acquire presents for this sort of person, as you are regularly next guessing your alternatives. Will he like it? Will it be suitable? It may possibly appear as a shock to most ladies that adult men typically have uncomplicated tastes and are sentimental contrary to popular belief. Despite the fact that they may well prioritise necessity from time to time, they also have an emotional connection to selected factors and occasions. Coming back to our modest males, these guys are usually not really materialistic which generally poses troubles for anybody who attempts obtaining the perfect reward for them. We can draw some similarities among the essence of present offering and our modest blokes. The artwork of present offering can be traced again to historical Roman festivals wherever communities gave each and every other basic gifts these kinds of as sacred evergreen branches in the course of celebrations. With time and as all items do, there were being modifications to the sorts of gifts, which then incorporated gifts of honey and cakes symbolizing prosperity and sweetness expected in the coming calendar year. Currently, gift-supplying has turn into major small business especially at Xmas with the arrival of St Nick, cutthroat marketing by the media and its capability to sensationalize this when modest gesture into a buying frenzy from early November until eventually Xmas Eve. Ironically, there are still some cultures wherever there is no present offering madness for the duration of Xmas or any other events for that issue! It is regular follow to be thankful to the powers that be for the added yrs when it comes to birthdays and a exclusive meal, mostly rooster, rice and gentle drinks for lunch to mark Christmas. At best the young youngsters get new outfits to wear to church. With this history in thoughts, is it any speculate that some people desire the uncomplicated points in daily life? While the men we are involved about are modest, it certainly does not imply that you can seize the worn out old socks, jumpers and cologne program to mark each celebration. With alternatives only a mouse click away, we need to set an stop to standard mundane reward suggestions. Wide variety is the spice of lifestyle, it may well be an outdated stating but that ought to help us refocus and provide out our perception of creativity even though browsing for the ideal presents for gentlemen. As this kind of, present getting really should be a approach that requires the inventive expression of our feelings for the receiver, depending on the romantic relationship of study course, which must be a pleasurable knowledge rather than be witnessed as a chore or nerve-racking time. Getting presents only will get challenging when still left till the last moment. When you make the decision to get a gift, you will need to retain in mind the situation, the recipient's individuality and most importantly, your funds. I are unable to emphasize this ample. What are his interests or hobbies? Is he an lively outdoorsy form of guy? Is he a automobile enthusiast or eager on artwork, fishing, golfing or athletics mad? Does he appreciate tunes or motion pictures? There are also quite a few wonderful reward tips for the modest traveler or adventurer. A weekend booking in a mountain cabin or passionate getaway are all choices that can be explored relying on your budget and his passions of training course. Choosing distinctive gifts that thrill him these kinds of as experience presents could establish rewarding for you in the extended run. We all know it is effortless to get any person enthusiastic about anything at all if you pin it to an present passion. Exclusive gifts, individualized gifts, quality seating tickets for his beloved staff, a reward certificate to a lovely restaurant will mean a ton much more and exhibit the receiver that a lot more considered has gone into the collection process. I have performed some study for you and have a few great present supplying ideas. I hope this can help. Often, selecting up a hint from the receiver, an idea right here or there is all you will need to get the ball rolling. My son is one particular of those persons that will convey to you as the year progresses the kinds of things he is into which would make life less difficult when birthdays and Christmas arrives along. All I require to do is choose from the numerous hints dropped albeit knowingly! Thus, listening to hints from a recipient is a excellent way to gauge interests and it is of wonderful importance in obtaining the best gifts for men. Acquiring said that, doing your shopping online opens many options all at the touch of a button. Gifts on the net arrive in a assortment of classes to accommodate all tastes and greater but, searches can slender it down to match your funds ought to you determine to established by yourself price tag ranges in these occasions in which belt tightening has become the purchase of the day. Inexpensive is the new interesting this 12 months. Begin early and you get lots of time to glance for affordable considerate items that match your recipients' taste, individuality and your budget. Whoever coined the phrase 'boys and their toys' is absolutely a genius. My husband's best friend, a renowned doctor and modest man I may include has a well known rule, which rings real of most guys if not all. He never ever purchases his kids any toys that he can't engage in with. Humorous that! As most of us have learnt, guys are but young children in much larger muscular bodies. Consequently, when purchasing them gifts, even for the modest man, keep this gem in intellect. Every person has a position design. As this kind of, all adult men can be categorized into the James Bond sort who adore all gizmos and his spirit of experience. This is manifest in men who enjoy and obtain and or perform with anything digital, explained physician falls neatly into this category Walker Texas Ranger, John Wayne or GI Joe wannabes who in true lifestyle might be our males in uniform policemen, military staff or firemen the MacGyver and the Do it yourself Mr. Repair It crew who revel in their power applications creating and creating things. All men love toys of some sort and are enthusiastic about them.

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