Tumgik
#awesome-recipes 101
awesome-recipes101 · 2 years
Photo
Tumblr media
Chocolate Milkshake
 1 serving
This milkshake has a great chocolate flavor and it is quick and easy to make.
Ingredients
¼ cup skim milk (use 2% or regular milk or use less milk to make the shake thicker)
2 cups vanilla ice cream
1/8 cup or 2 teaspoons chocolate syrup
Whipped cream and maraschino cherry for a garnish (optional)
Directions:
In a blender add the milk, ice cream and syrup and blend. 
In a glass, pour in the milkshake from the blender, top with whipped cream and a cherry and enjoy!
Note:
If you need or want to avoid dairy products use milk like almond milk.  Use a non-dairy ice cream. There is even whipped cream made from almond milk and non-dairy products.
33 notes · View notes
hawkins-losers · 2 years
Note
heyyyy how’s it going? i was wondering, can i get a 49+59 with robin buckley please? your writing is awesome and i love it :) thank u!!
The new season told us Robin doesn't have a licence, so I figured she could learn to drive
(“I can’t believe you talked me into this.” + “You won’t let anything bad happen to me, will you?”)
Tumblr media
-
‘’Oh my god. Is that your brother’s car?’’ 
Robin was in complete awe at the Camaro you just pulled in. Its loud engine echoed in her less favored neighborhood. She didn't know shit about cars, but it looked - and sounded - powerful and sexy.  
You nodded, a pair of sunglasses perched on the bridge of your nose. They were Billy's, but the finder is the keeper, right?
Robin opened the passenger door and sat in. ‘’He let you borrow it?’’ 
''No, but he let me borrow his jacket and his keys were in the pockets so I thought, let's take my girlfriend for a drive,’’ you explained with a wink. ‘’Buckle up, babe. It’s gonna go fast.’’ 
Robin barely had time to buckle her seatbelt that you backed out from her driveway, tires screeching, and sped off. 
‘’Holy shit, this is fast.’’ Her hand was holding onto the dashboard, your little maneuver having taken Robin by surprise.
‘’Sorry.’’ 
It wasn’t your first time driving the Camaro. Billy has let you drive it from time to time, but never by yourself. This car was the most precious thing he owned, so he didn’t want anyone wrecking it.
After a few minutes, you pulled in an empty parking lot and undid your seat belt. ‘’Let’s switch.’’ 
Beside you, Robin gave you a confused look. ‘’Eh, what?’’
‘’Remember two weeks ago when you told Steve you couldn’t drive his car because you didn’t have a license? Well, today is the day you’re gonna have your first driving lesson.’’ You lowered your sunglasses. ‘’A private lesson,’’ you added with a wink. ‘’Let’s switch!’’
Unfortunately, Robin didn’t share your excitement. ‘’In your brother's car?’’ 
‘’Yep.’’
‘’I don’t think you want me driving his car. What if I wreck it?’’ 
‘’You’re not going to.’’ You covered her hand with yours. ‘’I trust you.’’
A little convincing later, Robin's hands were crisped around the steering wheel, stressed although the car was not even on drive yet. “I can’t believe you talked me into this.”
‘’Calm down, babe.’’ You reached out and put your hand on her thigh, trying to calm her. ‘’Everything is going to be fine.’’
‘’I'm driving a sports car for my first driving lessons. This is a recipe for disaster. I'm gonna crash Billy's car and he's gonna be angry at me and- Please don't let him scream at me. I can't handle being screamed at-’’
‘’He's not going to,’’ you promised. ‘’Now, press gently on the on the gas.’’
Robin nodded, biting her bottom lip. “You won’t let anything bad happen to me, will you?”
‘‘I promise.’‘ 
-
Taglist: @broadway-or-noway @violetsleftfist @thelaststraw3  @cursedandromedablack  @Slashersimpfor  @savagejane1   @wh0reforbucknasty   @eddiemunson-slut   @slvdsjjk  @hehehehannahthings  @dreamdancers-world  @grace-loux  @iamharrystyleslover  @matildavol6  @Original_babababoo  @eddiemunsonbby  @notbeforelong  @lexi-2004 @violetrainbow412-blog  @tatespillows  @alwayslexii  @lilygreennn   @milkiane  @imahomeslice  @bunnygrl16 @cwritesforfun @marauders3rawh0re  @your-mom21 @parkersmyth @voguesir @milkiane @andrewgarfields-girlfriend @lilygreennn @alexxavicry @charlie-chick  @wandamaximoffs-deadchild  @horrorstreet  @rmeddar123  @Pastel-abyss-x @lil-tracys  @lanalanabanana
Robin Buckley taglist: @uhidklol-26 @prettyplant0   @ran-rap   @eddiemvunsongf    @batorchids222  @scarlet-kazuha  @saphmoth  @uhidklol-26  @you-makeme-crazier-blog  @spongebob-in-the-upsidedown  @swiftbyul  @xenon54xe  @tribute-101  @starstruckspring  @whyamihere2673  @moonlight-imagines  @p40l44 @moonlight-imagines   @ofherscarlettwitchways  @pastelbabygirl19 @eddiemunsonbby  @bitterbyfletcher @i-could-be-lonely-with-you @chrisxevans-seb @robinbuckleyluvr @lol-lol—idk @satinselenite  @missmaxmayfield  @soph69420world @nancewheelersworld  @nluvwitheddiemunson  
187 notes · View notes
veebaindia · 2 months
Text
Sweet Chilli Sauce
Veeba's low-fat sweet chilli sauce is just the right combination of heat and sweetness to give your recipes that zesty flavour. You can buy it from their online portal to enhance your daily snacks. This sauce makes an awesome combination that goes with fries and sauteed veggies.
Visit: https://veeba.in/products/sweet-chilli-sauce-350g
Address: Office No. 101, 1st Floor, Pegasus One, (Inside IBIS Hotel Complex) Golf Course Road, Sector 53, Gurugram Haryana, 122002 Tel-01244653250
0 notes
organicgardeningeek · 11 months
Text
How to Grow Potatoes in Florida 101: A Complete Guide (And An Awesome Recipe!)
Tumblr media
Potatoes are one of the most popular and versatile vegetables in the world. They can be boiled, baked, mashed, fried, roasted, and more. But did you know that you can also grow your own potatoes in Florida? Growing potatoes in Florida can be fun and rewarding, as well as a great way to save money and enjoy fresh produce. However, it also requires some planning and preparation, as potatoes have specific needs and challenges in the Sunshine State. In this article, we will show you how to grow potatoes in Florida successfully, from choosing the right varieties and planting time to preparing the soil and harvesting the tubers. We will also share some tips and tricks to avoid common problems and pests that can affect your potato crop. You will also find secret tips to make very delicious and crisp fries like in Burger King at the end of the article. Let's get started!
Why Grow Potatoes in Florida?
Tumblr media
How to grow potatoes in florida, a comprehensive complete guide to growing potatoes and to choose the best varieties There are many reasons why you might want to grow potatoes in Florida. Here are some of them: Potatoes are nutritious and delicious. They are rich in carbohydrates, fiber, vitamin C, potassium, and other minerals. They can also help lower blood pressure, regulate blood sugar, and prevent scurvy. Potatoes are easy to grow and store. They do not require much care or attention once planted, and they can last for months in a cool and dark place after harvesting. Potatoes are adaptable and diverse. You can grow different types of potatoes in Florida, such as white-skinned, red-skinned, yellow-fleshed, or purple-fleshed varieties. You can also use them for various dishes and cuisines, from salads and soups to fries and pies. Potatoes are a good source of income. If you have a large garden or farm, you can sell your excess potatoes at farmers' markets or local stores. You can also make value-added products from your potatoes, such as chips, vodka, or starch.  Choosing the Right Potato Varieties for Florida The first step to growing potatoes in Florida is to choose the right varieties. There are two main types of potatoes: Irish potatoes and sweet potatoes. Irish potatoes are also called white potatoes or regular potatoes. They have thin skins and white or yellow flesh. They are usually grown in cooler climates and need about three to four months to mature. Sweet potatoes are not actually related to Irish potatoes. They have thick skins and orange or purple flesh. They are usually grown in warmer climates and need about four to six months to mature. Florida can grow both types of potatoes, but they have different planting times and requirements. Irish Potatoes Irish potatoes are best grown in Florida during the winter and spring months when the temperatures are between 68°F and 77°F. Higher temperatures can slow down or stop the potato growth. Some of the most popular Irish potato varieties for Florida are: LaChipper: This is the standard commercial white-skinned potato in Florida. It has a buff to white skin color and a moderately smooth skin texture. It produces round tubers with shallow eyes. It yields well under winter growing conditions. Red Pontiac: This is a red-skinned potato with white flesh. It has a smooth skin texture and deep eyes. It produces round to oblong tubers that are good for boiling, baking, or frying. Yukon Gold: This is a yellow-skinned potato with yellow flesh. It has a smooth skin texture and shallow eyes. It produces round to oval tubers that are good for mashing, roasting, or grilling. You can plant Irish potatoes in Florida from October to January in South Florida, from November to February in Central Florida, and from January to February in North Florida. Sweet Potatoes
Tumblr media
How to grow potatoes in florida, a comprehensive complete guide to growing potatoes and to choose the best varieties Sweet potatoes are best grown in Florida during the summer months when the temperatures are above 80°F. They can tolerate heat and drought better than Irish potatoes. Some of the most common sweet potato varieties in Florida are: Beauregard: This is a widely grown orange-fleshed sweet potato. It has rose-colored skin and a moist texture. It produces large tubers that are good for baking, boiling, or frying. Boniato: This is a white-fleshed sweet potato that is popular in Cuban cuisine. It has cream-colored skin and a dry texture. It produces medium-sized tubers that are good for boiling or frying. Centennial: This is an orange-fleshed sweet potato that is similar to Beauregard but more resistant to diseases. It has copper-colored skin and a moist texture. It produces medium-sized tubers that are good for baking, boiling, or frying. You can plant sweet potatoes in Florida from December to September in South Florida, from February to June in Central Florida, and from March to June in North Florida. Both types of potatoes have their advantages and disadvantages. Irish potatoes are more familiar and versatile, but they are also more prone to diseases and pests. Sweet potatoes are more tolerant and productive, but they are also more difficult to store and prepare. The best type of potato for you depends on your personal preference, your location, your climate, and your available space. You can also try growing both types of potatoes in different seasons to see which one works better for you.
How to Choose the Best Potato Varieties for Florida?
Not all potato varieties are suitable for growing in Florida. Some varieties may not perform well or produce good quality tubers under Florida conditions. Therefore, it is important to choose potato varieties that are adapted to your region and your needs. Here are some factors to consider when choosing potato varieties for Florida: Maturity: This refers to how long it takes for a potato variety to reach harvestable size. Early-maturing varieties (60 to 80 days) are ideal for short-season areas or multiple cropping systems. Mid-maturing varieties (80 to 100 days) are suitable for most areas and conditions. Late-maturing varieties (100 days or more) are best for long-season areas or storage purposes. Yield: This refers to how many tubers a potato variety can produce per plant or per area. High-yielding varieties can give you more food or income from your garden or farm. However, yield may also depend on other factors such as soil fertility, water availability, pest management, etc. Quality: This refers to how good the tubers look and taste after harvesting. Quality may include aspects such as shape, size, color, texture, flavor,
The Potato Varieties Not Suitable for Florida
Tumblr media
How to grow potatoes in florida, a comprehensive complete guide to growing potatoes and to choose the best varieties Florida can grow both Irish potatoes and sweet potatoes, but not all varieties of these potatoes are suitable for Florida's climate and soil conditions. Some potato varieties may take too long to mature, be more prone to pests and diseases, or have poor quality and yield in Florida. Some of the potato varieties not suitable for Florida are: Russet potatoes: These are the most common potatoes grown in the U.S., especially for french fries and baking. They have brown, rough skin and white, starchy flesh. However, in Florida, this variety does not grow well because it takes a long time to produce tubers (up to four months). The late maturity makes it more susceptible to disease and pest pressures as well as inclement weather conditions. Kennebec potatoes: These are white-skinned potatoes with smooth skins and shallow eyes. They are good for boiling, baking, or frying. However, in Florida, this variety does not perform well because it is susceptible to heat stress and drought. Purple Majesty potatoes: These are purple-skinned and purple-fleshed potatoes with high antioxidant content. They are good for roasting, mashing, or salads. However, in Florida, this variety does not thrive because it is sensitive to high temperatures and humidity. These are some examples of potato varieties not suitable for Florida. You should always check with your local extension office or nursery for more information on the best potato varieties for your area and growing conditions.
What Tools I Need to Grow, Care, and Harvest Potatoes
Growing potatoes requires some basic tools and equipment that can help you prepare the soil, plant the seed pieces, care for the plants, and harvest the tubers. Here are some of the tools you may need and their approximate costs for new beginners: - Spade or shovel: This is used to dig the soil and make trenches for planting potatoes. It can also be used to hill up the soil around the plants as they grow. A good spade or shovel can cost around $20-$40. - Garden fork: This is used to loosen the soil and harvest the potatoes without damaging them. It can also be used to aerate the soil and remove weeds. A good garden fork can cost around $20-$40. - Hoe: This is used to weed the potato plants by hand or with a hoe. It can also be used to hill up the soil around the plants as they grow. A good hoe can cost around $10-$30. - Rake: This is used to level the soil and remove any debris or rocks before planting potatoes. It can also be used to hill up the soil around the plants as they grow. A good rake can cost around $10-$30. - Trowel: This is used to dig small holes for planting seed pieces or transplanting potato plants. It can also be used to check the size of the tubers before harvesting. A good trowel can cost around $5-$15. - Pruning shears: These are used to cut off any diseased or damaged parts of the potato plants. It can also be used to cut off any flowers or fruits that may form on the plants, as they can reduce tuber yield and quality. A good pair of pruning shears can cost around $10-$30. - Gloves: These are used to protect your hands from dirt, cuts, and blisters when working with potato plants. They can also help you grip the tools better and prevent slipping. A good pair of gloves can cost around $5-$15. - Basket or bucket: This is used to collect and transport the harvested potatoes from the garden to your home. You can use any sturdy container that can hold enough weight and volume of potatoes. A good basket or bucket can cost around $5-$15. These are some of the tools you may need to grow, care, and harvest potatoes. You don't have to buy them all at once, but you should have them ready when you need them. You can also borrow them from your friends or neighbors or look for second-hand ones at garage sales or thrift stores.
Preparing the Soil for Potatoes
To grow healthy potatoes, you need to prepare the soil properly before planting. Potatoes thrive in loose, well-drained, slightly acidic soil (pH 5 6). Most Florida soils will not need much treatment unless you live in an area with a high water table where periodic flooding occurs. Here are some steps to prepare the soil for potatoes: Loosen the soil with a spade or tiller to a depth of 12 inches. This will help the roots and tubers grow freely and prevent compaction. Add some compost or manure to improve drainage and fertility. You can also add some organic fertilizer or bone meal if needed. Make raised beds or hills about 6 inches high and 3 feet apart. This will help prevent waterlogging and improve air circulation. If you have clay soil or poor drainage, you can also add some sand or perlite to improve drainage⁴.
Planting Potatoes
Once you have prepared the soil, you can start planting your potatoes. You can either buy certified seed potatoes from a nursery or garden center or use organic potatoes from the grocery store that have sprouted eyes. Here are some tips on how to plant potatoes: - Cut large seed potatoes into smaller pieces with at least one eye each. Make sure each piece is about 1.5 inches across. - Let the cut pieces dry for a day or two before planting. This will help prevent rotting and diseases. - Plant the seed pieces about 4 inches deep and 12 inches apart in rows that are 3 feet apart. Make sure the eyes face up. - Cover the seed pieces with soil and water them well. - Wait for the sprouts to emerge from the soil after about two weeks.
Caring for Potato Plants
After planting your potatoes, you need to care for them regularly until harvest time. Here are some things you need to do: Water your potato plants once or twice a week depending on the weather. Keep the soil moist but not soggy. Hill up your potato plants by adding more soil around them as they grow. This will help prevent sun exposure and greening of the tubers. Weed your potato plants by hand or with a hoe. Avoid using herbicides as they may harm your plants. Mulch your potato plants with straw or leaves to conserve moisture and prevent weeds. Fertilize your potato plants with a balanced fertilizer every four weeks until flowering. Avoid using too much nitrogen, as it may promote leaf growth at the expense of tuber development. Monitor your potato plants for pests and diseases such as aphids, Colorado potato beetles, wireworms, nematodes, blight, scab, rot, etc.. Use organic methods such as hand-picking, traps, neem oil, etc., to control them.
How to Water and Fertilize Potatoes
Watering and fertilizing potatoes are essential for their growth and development. Potatoes need regular watering and feeding to produce healthy and abundant tubers. Watering Potatoes
Tumblr media
How to grow potatoes in florida, a comprehensive complete guide to growing potatoes and to choose the best varieties Potatoes need moderate soil moisture levels throughout the growing season. You should water your potato plants once or twice a week depending on the weather. Keep the soil moist but not soggy, as too much water can cause rotting and diseases. Here are some tips on how to water potatoes: Use a soaker hose, drip irrigation, or sprinkler to water your potato plants. Avoid overhead watering as it can spread diseases and wash away the soil. Water your potato plants early in the morning or late in the evening to reduce evaporation. Water your potato plants deeply and thoroughly, soaking the soil to a depth of 6 inches. Check the soil moisture regularly by inserting your finger into the soil. If it feels dry, it's time to water. Reduce watering when the plants start flowering, as this signals the start of tuber formation. Stop watering when the plants start dying back, as this signals the end of tuber growth. Fertilizing Potatoes Potato plants are heavy feeders and require adequate nutrition throughout the growing season. You should fertilize your potato plants with a balanced fertilizer every four weeks until flowering. Avoid using too much nitrogen, as it may promote leaf growth at the expense of tuber development. Here are some ways to fertilize potatoes: Use a granular fertilizer with a ratio of 10-10-10 or 8-24-24. Apply it to the soil around the plants according to the manufacturer's directions. Use a liquid fertilizer with a ratio of 20-20-20 or 15-30-15. Mix it with water and apply it to the soil with a watering can or hose-end applicator. Apply it to potatoes about once a month. Use an organic fertilizer such as compost, manure, or bone meal. Add it to the soil before planting or during hilling. Fertilizing potatoes will help them grow faster and produce larger and more nutritious tubers. However, do not over-fertilize potato plants as this can actually damage the plants and reduce yields.
Harvesting and Storing Potatoes
Tumblr media
The time to harvest your potatoes depends on the type and variety of potatoes you planted. For Irish potatoes, you can harvest them when they reach your desired size. You can check by digging up one plant carefully and inspecting the tubers. For sweet potatoes, you can harvest them when their vines start turning yellow or brown. You can also check by digging up one plant carefully and inspecting the tubers. Read the full article
0 notes
realityescapee01 · 2 years
Text
Stiles's Theo Raeken (part 2)
part 1 here
Steo | Stiles x Theo | Where Stiles has a crush on Theo
Season 5. And Theo is really an ally.
Theo, their friend from 4th grade suddenly showed up, and is also a werewolf. Great. And is looking cute and smokin' hot too! Even awesome.
Tumblr media
Now, Stiles's 4th grade crush on Theo is back. But it seems like everyone else was crushing on 'his' Theo Raeken.
Stiles paced back and forth, waiting for Theo to arrive. He thought of a million scenarios on how this would go. He heard Theo's truck pull over. Stiles let out a deep breath and headed downstairs.
"H-Hey." He let Theo in. He observed Theo's face. He can't read it at all. He can't tell if he's mad or what.
"I take it, you're sober now." Theo sat on the couch.
"Yeah." Stiles sat next to him. His heart racing.
"Calm down. I'm not gonna hurt you or anything. I just want to talk about last night... you do remember what happened?"
"I... Liam told me."
"So... tell me about it." Theo turned to face him.
"Uhm..." Stiles looked everywhere except at Theo. He was fidgeting. Rubbing his neck. Shaking his head. He's sweating. His hands are shaking a little. "Y-Yeah. It was true. I like you, Theo."
"Since 4th grade?"
"Yeah. Then you moved away. I was sad. Then a lot of shit happened. Then you came back. And I still like you."
"So... you knowing everything about my class schedule. My class homeworks. Not a coincidence?"
'Great, of course he noticed those.' "Yeah... Sorry. I'm a bit of a stalker."
"What else do you know about me?"
"Uhm, well, your daily sched. What you do after school. How many hours you play a day, on the weekends too. Favorite food. Favorite color. Favorite shows. Favorite coffee. What makes you happy, sad, angry, irritated. Your sizes. Shirt. Pants. Shoes. I'll stop here." Stiles blushed as he see Theo's eyebrows slowly raise.
"Damn, Stiles. Did you look up my birth chart too?"
"Kind of... S-Sorry."
Theo just laughed a little. "You're very thorough."
"Y-Yeah. If it's uncomfortable-"
"You kissed me last night. You remember that?"
"Uhm..." Stiles was seriously considering saying no he doesn't remember. But he knows he can't lie to a werewolf. Theo is probably monitoring his heartbeat and chemo signals. "Yeah. I did... and I'm sorry. I know you don't like pushy guys. Like Jackson."
"So what now, Stiles?"
"I wanna... I'm gonna court you, Theo."
"... Stiles."
"I'm serious."
Theo stared at him. "Alright. I'll let you."
---
That night, Stiles wanted to research how to court a werewolf. He got Theo down real good, but he doesn't know how to court Theo's wolf side. He called Scott, Lydia, and even Peter -yeah, he is this serious to get Theo say yes to him.
"Alright! How to court a werewolf 101 begins now." -Stiles readied his whiteboard.
"Well, basically, they wanna know if you can provide for them. Food and protection. And then there's scenting." -Peter started. "But, the situation is quite peculiar. Theo is a werewolf, and you're a human. Food and scenting. I can imagine, but how could a human provide protection to someone who is clearly more capable. If ever, you'd just be a burden to Theo."
"Thank you for your very supportive feedback." Stiles remarked.
Tumblr media
Well, Peter wasn't completely wrong. Scott could see Stiles break a little. "Okay, Let's focus on the other things. Food. Scenting. You could do that. Try to get near him or touch him for the scent." Scott encouraged him. "Then cook for him or something. But of course, Stiles, real food. Healthy food. Theo likes being fit."
"I know how to cook. I do it for dad sometimes."
"Yeah! That's great! Start with that. We'll figure the protection part later." Scott glaring at Peter. Peter just shrugged.
Stiles wrote: Theo Raeken at the top of his white board. And then food, scent and protection on 3 columns. Then cooking and healthy under food. Then he started listing down recipes. And Theo's favorite foods. And tomorrow's plan. Lunch box for Theo.
---
Stiles was early. He's in his jeep, waiting for Theo to arrive. Then he hopped out in time to greet Theo. He didn't get him coffee because he knows Theo has his own every morning. But he did buy him that starbucks coffee mix that he likes. Stiles jogged up to Theo's side.
"Hey, Theo. Good morning." Stiles nudged against his side a little.
"Good morning, Stiles." Theo said, sipped his coffee before smiling back at Stiles. He admits, he is curious how Stiles would go about courting him.
Stiles just chatted him up as usual. Like how they always do. Nothing awkward. And Theo liked that. He was scared that Stiles might change towards him because he is courting him. He doesn't want that. They proceeded to their lockers while chatting. Scott coming up behind Stiles, hugging him. Then grinned at Theo. Of course, Scotty knows -Theo thought.
Theo headed to AP Biology with Scott. Stiles just said: alright! See you at lunch!
When Theo stepped out of the class before lunch, Stiles was waiting outside the classroom. "Hey."
"Hi, Stiles." Theo heading towards the cafeteria.
"Oh, wait." Stiles grabbed his arm to stop him. "Your lunch is on me today."
"You made lunch for me?" Theo was blushing a little.
"Yeah." 'Ohmygod! Is he blushing? He is blushing! So cute!!!' Stiles couldn't help but smile in victory.
Tumblr media
"That's really nice, Stiles." Theo said. It's been a while since someone else made lunch for him. He is too busy in the mornings, and his mom isn't exactly the domestic type.
"Yeah. So, let's go?" Stiles realized he's still holding on Theo's muscular arms. He's so tempted to give it a squeeze, but he stopped himself. He let go as they walked towards their usual table at lunch.
Stiles set the lunch he made for Theo infront of him. Theo carefully opened it and saw the meal: garlic lime chicken breast and quinoa with a side of veggies.
Tumblr media
"Wow... you made this, Stiles?" Theo looked at it closer. It looked so perfect. And healthy too.
"Y-Yeah." Stiles watched as Theo took a spoonful. "Is it good?"
"It is. It is." Theo kept nodding as he chewed.
Theo happily ate the lunch Stiles made for him. Scott was in awe at how amazing the meal looked. He subtly did a thumbs up to Stiles when Theo isn't looking. Stiles has this permanent smile on his face the entire lunch time as he ate his own lunch and watch Theo eat the meal he made. It made him want to make meals for him everyday.
Lunchtime was over. Theo handed back the lunch box to Stiles. "Thanks a lot for that, Stiles. It's really good. I'm impressed."
"Really? That's awesome!" Stiles has this goofy smile on his face again. "Oh wait, I got this too." Stiles handed him the coffee mix. "For when you need a coffee fix later."
"Thanks, Stiles." Theo took the sachet and pocketed it. He would definitely need it after workout.
The first day of courting Theo was a success.
---
2nd day of courting Theo begins. Stiles made him lunch again. Something easier compared to the previous one. He has a lot of homework the night before. No time to make something complex. He baked maple-glazed chicken breast with carrots and broccolis.
Tumblr media
-Good morning, Theo. Lunch is on me today- Stiles sent a chat to Theo before he drove to school.
-Looking forward to it 😋- Theo replied.
Stiles was giddy. His courting is going smoothly so far. And for days it went on like that. He'd chat Theo whether he has lunch for him or not. Apologizing if he doesn't, because he woke up late. And Theo saying it's okay, he doesn't need to apologize. Stiles makes up for it by whipping up lunch the next day.
Tumblr media
"Oh, Stiles... You're spoiling me." Theo stared at the meal. His wolf side is very happy and hungry.
"Well, I like you a lot. I'll do lots of things for you." Stiles admitted, blushingly so. "By the way, do you have plans this Saturday?"
"Are you taking me out on a date?"
"Y-Yeah. I want to. If you're okay."
"Sure."
Stiles smiled and blushed "I'll pick you up 5pm."
---
"Aghhhh! What should I wear?!?" Stiles had taken out all of his clothes from his drawer. He was in a panic.
"Stiles! Calm down!" Lydia tidying up the shirts on the floor. "That's why you called me here! Let me look through your stuff. In the meantime, sit down and relax. I got you."
Stiles sat down, biting his nails, bouncing his knees, as he watch Lydia pick through his shirt and flannels. She had picked Stiles's signature chino pants. Then a red sneakers. She's now picking out a shirt and flannel to go with it.
"What's Theo's favorite colors?"
"Black and red."
Lydia picked out a black shirt and a red flannel. "This looks good. But next week you go shopping with me. I can't believe you don't have much fashionable pants." Stiles nodded and took the outfit Lydia mixed and matched. He placed it on his desk, ready for tomorrow.
"How about my hair? How should I do it?" Stiles kept running his hand through his hair.
"Okay. Let's try some things."
Lydia tried different styles on his hair. Brush up. Spiky towards the front. Normal hair down. The messy, wavy, spikey hair. "I like the brush up one. But it's not you. The messy spikey to the front then."
Stiles observed how Lydia did his hair. "What do you plan to do tomorrow, Stiles?"
"Oh, watch this movie based on his favorite game. And then dinner in an Italian place. Theo loves his pasta. Then... I don't know after that. Ohmygod!" Stiles was in panic again.
"Stiles! Calm down. Okay, I have an Italian restaurant suggestion. And then something to do afterwards... maybe, you know, kiss Theo?"
"What?!? No, I can't do that!"
"You kissed him before."
"I was drunk! And I don't wanna do that if Theo doesn't want to. I don't want him to get mad at me."
"Alright, alright. I get it. How about that bar and lounge at the rooftop? There are some game tables there too. Like an arcade but better."
"Alright, we'll check that out. Oh! I have to book the tickets. They get sold out sometimes." Stiles was fidgeting with his laptop, almost dropping it. Lydia laughed at how panic Stiles was. He was so nervous on this date with Theo.
"Relax, Stiles. Theo is not a celestial being or something. He's human. Like you. Well, werewolf. Just flesh and blood like you. Like all of us. I know you get what I mean. You don't have to be so nervous."
"Yeah. You're right. Theo is human. Werewolf. A gorgeous one. Very good-looking. Great body, gods I love his pectorals, his arms, and back. Flesh and blood. A perfect one... Ohmygod! I'm nothing compared to him! Why am I even courting him?!?" Stiles panicked again.
"Stiles!!!" Lydia hugged him. "You're not nothing! Mygods! You're the brain of the pack, really. And you are beautiful!"
"T-Thanks, Lyds."
Lydia assured him one more time before leaving. Theo sent Stiles a message. Asking to move the date time to 6pm and be picked up from some place else. He had to bring in his truck for maintenance. Stiles said okay and then remembered he hadn't brought his jeep to the carwash yet.
"Shit!" he rushed out because his trusted carwash is closed tomorrow. He has to do this now.
---
Stiles woke up after lunch, he couldn't sleep last night from thinking about his date with Theo. He prepped his lunch and ate. Then spent a few minutes more than usual in the bath. Then started to redo what Lydia did to his hair the night before. Redoing and redoing it for hours until he thinks it's already perfect. He then dressed up gave himself another look over then headed out. Chatting Theo that he's on the way.
Theo came out the shop in black jeans, gray shirt, and black denim jacket. Really fashionable. As expected of Theo. "Hey, Stiles. Sorry, you had to go all the way here."
"No problem."
Theo looked Stiles over. Head to toe. "You look good, Stiles. Your hair. I like the styling."
"Oh. Uhm. Thanks. Really." Stiles blushed. 'Are you fuckinkidding me? You are the one who looks good, ohmygod! And I'm styling my hair like this forever.'
Theo smiled "Alright. Let's go."
Stiles drove to this new place just right at the border of Beacon Hills. They headed to the cinemas and got themselves popcorns and sodas. Theo enjoyed the movie. He liked that it is true to the game source material. He has some nit-picks here and there but overall, he enjoyed it. On their way to the Italian place, Stiles looked over to Theo. He wanted to hold his hand. He's thinking if he should do it or not. Theo was so busy talking that he almost walked past the restaurant. Stiles reached out for his shoulder to stop him. "Hey, we're here." "Oh, sorry." Stiles looked in and saw it was packed! Good thing Lydia helped him reserve a table for two. Stiles then just cursed in his mind to: hell with it! and reached out for Theo's hand. He held it in his own and intertwined their fingers. He was glad Theo did not slap it away or rip his throat out there and then. Theo just held hands with him too.
Tumblr media
Stiles held back a giddy smile from that. Theo glanced at Stiles and smiled when he saw him purse his lips to fight back a smile.
Stiles asked for their reservation from the personnel at the door. They waited a while and then was led in, hand in hand. They ordered and continued talking where they left off while they wait for their food. They fell silent when they ate. A couple of talks in between. But the food is so good they don't mind being silent for a while.
After dinner, Stiles followed Lydia's advice and went to the rooftop to check the place out. It is a bar. With game tables around. Stiles and Theo ordered some drinks and walked around. Trying out every game each found interesting. First date with Theo, a success.
---
Everything was good for weeks until an enemy disturbed Beacon Hills. There have been gruesome killings all over. Looking like animal attacks. It looked random at first. But Stiles figured out a pattern. A common denominator of all the victims. They were all part of the swim club. The batch 8 years older than them. And by that, they were able to figure out who is the next victim. Scott assigned teams to guard the remaining targets. Theo and Stiles are together on a stakeout. Talking in Theo's truck as they watched the house.
"Oh, by the way. That's Jackson's house." Stiles pointed at the house across.
"Oh, you know, at first, I thought he's part of the pack." Theo looked over at Jackson's house and he saw the Porsche in the garage.
"Nah. He just wanted to have the abilities of being a werewolf."
Then a crashing noise was heard from the house they're watching. Theo and Stiles hopped out the truck and ran into the house. They saw an omega werewolf about to pounce on the older woman on the floor. Theo shifted and tackled the omega.
Tumblr media
Stiles helped the older lady up. She fainted and had to be carried outside. The omega stopped Stiles on his track. "She deserves to die! Do you know what she did?!?" "Yeah! Your sister drowned because of their negligence. And all of your other victims denied and covered it up." Stiles answered. "They all deserved to die." The omega repeated.
The omega punched Stiles. Sending him to the floor, face first. He busted his lips. The omega continued to attack but Theo tackled him off of Stiles. "Stiles! Get out of here! Take her with you." Theo shouted at him, being distracted, the omega was able to throw him across the room. The omega stalked back towards the lady. Theo leaped back and attacked the omega. He was caught by the throat and is being lifted and strangled when Jackson came to his rescue. Stiles wanted to help Theo, but he couldn't. He still feels dizzy and weak from the force of the omega's punch.
Theo and Jackson was able to take down the omega together. Injecting it with enough tranquilizer to transport to Scott and Deaton. Theo thanked and praised Jackson for helping. Stiles felt ashamed of not being able to help Theo.
Tumblr media
"Are you okay, Stiles?" Theo looked at his bruised cheek and busted lip.
"I'm okay, Theo." Stiles stood up, cleaning his self up. Theo tried to hold his arm to take the pain away but stiles didn't let him. "I'm okay, Theo. I'm sorry, I'm a burden." Stiles looked down on the floor. What Peter said back then is coming true now. He dreaded this day.
"You're not a burden, Stiles. You are the one who figured things out. You did really great, Stiles." Theo kept rubbing Stiles's arms.
"Y-Yeah... Thanks." He looked at Jackson. He is grateful Jackson helped out. But he is also a little pissed. He knows Jackson will not let this go. He might even make it an advantage to Theo against Stiles.
---
That night Stiles asked Scott over and asked his best friend to teach him how to at least defend himself.
"If I can't protect or fight with Theo, at least he doesn't need to protect me if I can protect myself." Stiles was determined.
"Alright. I will teach you. And maybe Deaton can teach you some things too."
"Right."
They arranged a schedule for his training. Theo chatted Stiles hours ago. Stiles wasn't answering. He felt really useless back there.
-Hey, Stiles. Are you okay? Please reply-
Stiles took a deep breath and decided to answer.
-Theo, hey. I'm good. I just took a nap-
-Can I call you?-
-No. Don't- Stiles didn't want to talk. He knows he'd cry when he hears Theo's soothing voice. -Too tired to talk, sorry-
-Okay. I understand. How are your bruises?-
-Scott healed it-
-Good-
Theo kept asking and making sure Stiles is okay now and is not feeling down. He knows Stiles since they were kids. He knows Stiles overthinks. And has a tendency to go into a panic attack. And let him go to sleep when he was sure Stiles is okay.
---
Stiles continued making lunches for Theo whenever he can and takes Theo out on dates every weekend. Confident now to hold Theo's hand. On one of their dates, they came across Danny. "Hey! Theo. Stiles."
"Hi, Danny." -Theo nodded to him. Stiles did too. Danny looked at their hands. "You guys on a date?" Stiles quipped pretty confidently. "Yup!" Theo laughed at how victorious that sounded like. "O-kay. I'll leave you two alone. Have fun."
That day, they kept running into people. Jackson. Then Liam and Mason. Then Lydia, who, playfully pinched Stiles's side before leaving. Then Scott and Kira. Even Coach! And some more other students. 'Great! Wow. What's up? Why are they all here?' Stiles was feeling suddenly anxious. They lined up for the cinema. Stiles taking care of the ticket and their popcorns. Then he saw a guy approach Theo. He can't deny, the guy looked handsome. Like a magazine model. Like Theo. They talked a bit. Theo entertained the guy. Pretty serious. The guy patted Theo's shoulder before leaving. Stiles was stomping towards Theo and fumbling with the tickets and the popcorns. "Who's that?!?" Stiles sounded a little hard. A little angry.
"Oh, my ex." Theo took the popcorns from Stiles.
"Your ex?!? What-Why-Is he bothering you?" Stiles was protective.
"Nah. He was asking if I'm available." Theo nudged Stiles towards the cinema entrance.
"W-What did you say?" Stiles couldn't let it go.
"I said, I'm on a date right now." Theo smiled at Stiles.
"Y-Yeah. If he ever comes for you again, I have a bat."
"He's also a werewolf. An alpha from the next town."
"Oh-well...I have wolfsbane. Mistletoe and mountain ash. His sorry ass!"
Theo just giggled at how protective Stiles was. This is the first time he saw him straightforward, stand his ground, and stake his claim.
---
The following week, Liam came to Stiles.
"Stiles! You gotta hear this." Liam was a little nervous.
"Calm down, puppy. What's up?"
"There's this guy in the team. He said he's ask Theo out later at the gym when Theo works out."
"... Which one is he?"
Liam pointed at that one junior guy. "What are you gonna do, Stiles?"
"Just talking, Liam. Talking."
Stiles then waited for the guy to step out of his classroom. "Hey, there!" Stiles places his arm around the junior's neck and pulling him close, acting like close friends to avoid onlookers.
"S-Stiles?"
"Good, you know me. I just wanna say. Whatever it is you're planning to do at the gym later, forget about it, okay?" Stiles tapped the guy's chest, a little hard.
"Agh... y-yeah. Yeah, I won't do it."
"Good! You're a nice guy. Nice to meet you. Goodbye." Stiles let go and pushed the junior along to its next class.
"Stiles!" Theo turned the corner and called out to him.
"Hey, Theo." Stiles nudged their sides together. "I have lunch for you."
Theo smiled widely at that.
---
The following week, another enemy popped up in town. Quite tricky as he is like a chameleon, blending in the environment. They had a hard time with it. They hatched a plan. Scott acted as bait. Drawing the chameleon out.
They jumped him and turned out it was just an illusion. The real one was behind Theo. It pinned Theo down and floored Scott and Liam with it's tail. It stepped on Theo's throat, almost choking him to death, the chameleon let go suddenly, being shot on the neck.
Stiles shot it with a vial full of mistletoe, it's weakness. Theo was able to break free, claw at it's stomach and Scott knocked it out. Stiles let out a sigh of relief when the creature fell to the floor.
Theo approached Stiles.
"You saved me."
"Of course. I love you." Stiles stated matter of factly and pulled Theo into a hug.
Theo suddenly leaned and kissed him. Theo never kissed him the entire time Stiles was courting him. Holding hands, yes, but kissing no. Stiles was stunned and dropped one of his wolfsbane vial on Theo's foot. Theo inhaled the wolfsbane and exclaimed of pain.
"Ohmygod! I'm sorry!" Stiles immediately tidied it up and patched him with a counteragent for the wolfsbane.
They looked at each other and laughed.
"T-Theo... you kissed me." Stiles was blushing until his neck.
Theo just laughed a little and shook his head. "I love you, Stiles."
"Wait wait wait. Y-You love me too?"
Theo nodded.
"Does this mean you're my boyfriend now?"
"Yes, Stiles. Can we kiss now?" Theo growing impatient.
"Yeah yeah yeah." Stiles nodded vigorously. "Ohmygod, yes!" Stiles then continued kissing Theo.
Tumblr media
-+-+-+ ( complete ) +-+-+-
Thank you for reading. More works here on my master list.
liked the gifs I used? check the source below them and reblog. Do not repost, please. Thank you to gif content creators ♥️
46 notes · View notes
folklorefairyy · 3 years
Text
Tumblr media
* my all time faves!
Tumblr media
celebration post !
this list could be so much longer and there are some amazing moots i have that i havent included or haven’t had the chance to read for (namely bucky since that list is so big dhdhd) and so check out the moots tagged on my celebration post and go check out all their works because they are genuinely amazing)
i might do another of these one day so that i can get more fics on but just know if you’re a moot and i havent included a fic of yours i love your work and i love you and i just think ur amazing
➱ Bucky Barnes
wakanda by @buckybarnesdiaries *
Steve gives you Bucky's dog tags for a reason.
froot loops by @burninmatches // more than just destruction *
bucky helps you during a tough time and maybe your relationship is not just mentor and student.
drunk in love by @burninmatches
you got infected by the love serum and now you’ve fallen in love with one of your closests friends, peter parker. what happens to your boyfriend, bucky barnes?
as long as i’m here, no one can hurt you by @blackberrybucky *
bucky holds you through the sadness
i’d never hurt you by @cap-n-stuff *
bucky x short!civilian!fem!reader who meet in Bucharest with reader as a tourist and as Bucky’s getting his plums reader trips and catches her - a relationship ensues yet the fairytale comes crashing down when Bucky is framed for the UN bombing and Steve and Sam come to get him
innocence by @extremelyblackandwhite
bucky barnes, recently retired avenger, is hired as a bodyguard for an innocent upcoming actress.
warm by @revengingbarnes *
“The fire alarm in our building went off and you rushed out without a coat. Wanna share my blanket?”
period. by @greyslytherin
Bucky Barnes taking care of the reader while she’s on her period
bucky having a nightmare by @cap-n-stuff
imagine bucky having a nightmare and walking into the readers room with a blanket and waking her up asking to be the small spoon
➱ Peter Maximoff
the coolest twinkie by @amourtentiaa *
where the reader discovers they have a mutation and is lowkey panicking and Peter is just there like “BUT THIS IS AWESOME!” and just generally full of encouragement while trying to calm you tf down
adventures in parenting 101: nightmares by @milkytheholy
peter maximoff x reader being new parents and raising a kid in the mansion
ivy by @sunflowergirl522 *
Your mutation is controlling and growing plants. Peter spots you one day while he’s running and makes it his mission to get close to you. You then use flowers to tell him what you think of him without actually saying it.
(just check out zoe’s full peter maximoff masterlist because she’s bloody incredible at writing peter and i need to read more of them!!)
bad behaviour by @free-pool-trash *
Peter x Reader where they’re in the sitcom reality and Billy and/or Tommy get in trouble in school so they ask them to pretend to be their parents so Wanda and Vision don’t find out
convenience store by @quicksilverownsmysoul
you work at the local convenience store, everyday the same, that is until someone speeds by. Someone brings a little more excitement to your life than you bargained for
➱ Pietro Maximoff
the other half by @burninmatches
You and Pietro have been walking through the fine line past friends and before… something else. Perhaps a handful of moments, though the domestic bliss of sharing food to the boiling feelings under your skin, would change everything. 
double sided recipe card by @vanillann *
where the reader tries to cook sokovian food for him because he’s homesick
kiss of life by @dem-obscure-imagines
You are an Avenger with the power to heal. However, you didn’t expect to catch feelings for the man you brought back from the dead.
➱ Peter Parker
sweater weather by @beskar-tano *
You spend a cozy evening by the bonfire with the Avengers and your boyfriend, Peter Parker.
the ship by @itsapeterthing *
you and your best friend and teammate, peter parker, go to a costume party only to discover that everyone believes that you and peter’s alternate super-hero identities are dating.
stuck in my brain by @felicityparkers
whatever music that is stuck in your head is stuck in your soulmate’s head too.
i have them too by @tom-holland-is-spiderman
A headcanon of Peter Parker comforting the reader with stretch marks and they get ashamed of them so they hide their body from Peter making him feel sad.
by the elevator by @peterbenjiparker * (there are two parts to this and the second is linked on the op)
You break your hand after punching the elevator door. But luckily the cute boy is there to help out. You thought you would never see him again but you both keep running into each other by the same elevator.
➱ Thor Odinson
totally not a date by @superficialstark *
in which you go on a double date with tony and pepper expecting steve to show up as a mate date and instead being met with thor who you can’t help but be charmed by
but i just wanna hear your voice by @blackberrybucky
thor comes back after they defeat thanos and tries to make things right with you.
➱ Wanda Maximoff
of taunts and tickles by @beskar-tano *
Wanda spent the past few days trying to cheer you up and bring you out of your dreadful slump. After trying almost everything, she resorted to her last hopeful idea: a tickle fight.
➱ Natasha Romanoff
my girl by @beskar-tano
Natasha surprises you with a romantic date by the lake, surrounded by the beautiful scenery as fall takes its toll on the changing leaves. 
➱ i’d love for you guys to suggest some fics for steve, sam and loki because i apparently don’t know of any in this dodgy brain of mine (she’s not working as i make this dhdhd) - you can also send some in for any i’ve not got too many fics on so far!
Tumblr media
i havent written or read for star wars in so long (dw i am still a sw account and i love my sw moots ive just been on a marvel kick and haven’t had time to read many moots fics recently so they’re all piling up lol) and so i don’t think i could come up with a comprehensive enough list given the fact that there’s so many amazing fics coming out each day!
so instead i thought i’d direct you to some accounts that have some phenomenal work that i instantly fall in love with each time!!
➱ @etherealsanakin
poe dameron, anakin skywalker
➱ @xwing-baby
din djarin, poe dameron, star wars oc
➱ @dindjarindiaries
din djarin
➱ @sunsetkenobi
obi-wan kenobi, anakin skywalker, boba fett, din djarin, padmé amidala, rey, luke skywalker
➱ @artiza-n
anakin skywalker, marvel! (namely bucky)
➱ @beskar-tano
anakin skywalker, obi-wan kenobi, boba fett, din djarin, luke skywalker, fennec shand, poe dameron
➱ @anakinswhore
anakin skywalker
➱ @anakinlove
anakin skywalker
➱ @betweentwopines
din djarin, anakin skywalker, padmé amidala etc.
these are just some accounts that i have read regularly or some moots who post for these characters (and i need to get around reading for) but there’s so many more incredible writers for sw on here, some that i’m moots with too, that can self plug here if they want!! (my brain isn’t working today so i can’t think of everyone)
272 notes · View notes
thebourbontruth · 3 years
Text
Here are my 2021 favorite Whiskey options you can find for every budget. You can’t go wrong with these. They’re reliable, won’t ever let you down mixing or neat. Gifts or not. You should be able to get these in most of the US or acquired from other areas easily if not. They should also be on shelves at normal msrp or lower.
Barrell Bourbon/Whiskey
Many options and variations but I love the Bourbon Batches most. Expect $80-$100 for regular releases, more for extra special things. Keep an eye out for the private selections done by stores with great private barrel reputations. Stock up because it’s inevitable consumers will catch on that the brand keeps getting major awards and big ratings. I love the no BS transparent presentation too.
Makers Mark
A classic. Very nice Wheated Bourbon doing things right for more than 50 years. Put it in an empty Van Winkle 10 bottle, no one will know the difference. Great price with legendary consistency.
Woodford Reserve
So solid, so consistent and good. Super job blending this. It doesn’t get the credit it deserves amoung whiskey geeks. Gift or an everyday drinker, it’s every versatile. One of my top go to’s at bars without many whiskeys or for a nice value. If you’re a fan of fruity, sweet, caramel profile this is it.
Elijah Craig
A long time favorite. My everyday drinker that can easily fool most whiskey snobs at costing twice the typical $30ish price.
Angels Envy Bourbon
Great for gifting, newer Whiskey people that want a more approachable sweater profile. Created by Lincoln Henderson, one of the greatest whiskey minds we’ve had.
Basil Hayden 80 Proof
Best Bourbon for the new Bourbon fan. At 80 proof it’s very friendly and smooth. I personally prefer this regular original version over the new or older versions. Don’t add water, ice or dilute in cocktails. Makes a nice gift for the non snob or pouring an 80 proof blind to one.
Old Forester 1920
Not a Bourbon fan secret any longer. Very solid great high proofer for all uses. Has become a store shelf favorite to so many.
Wild Turkey Rare Breed Bourbon and Rye
The WT brand rarely gets anything wrong. You’ll never go wrong with these higher proof bargains that should cost 2x.
Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit
Nice for gifting and a very nice 101 proof hiding in plain sight.
Wild Turkey Russels Reserve 10 Year Bourbon
An awesome 10 year Bourbon for $30-$40, who can’t love that!
Wild Turkey Russels Reserve Single Barrel Rye
Best Single Barrel Rye you’ll ever find sitting on most store shelves waiting for smart people to buy them.
Four Roses Small Batch
90 proof. 6-7 year great everyday for everything at $30-$35. It will hold up to just about anything blind.
Four Roses Small Batch Select-see above, just add non-chill filtering and 7% more abv. Limited Distribution States are expanding.
Lot 40 Rye
If you find an old 2012 bottling grab it. Even the current release is solid for $35-$40. A rare Canadian Rye that’s 100% rye. This one is often in the store’s Canadian Whisky section rather than with the Rye’s.
Wilderness Trail-all types
The more I learn about them and their plans, I get more giddy over what’s coming. They have a million+++ dollar lab testing to make sure everything is as close to perfect as possible —it shows. Shane, Pat and staff are fanatics to make the best. Tomorrow’s Van Winkle and Willett. Get it until you can’t. In about half the states but expanding.
Hillrock-all types
Small true craft place on a New York farm growing grain and making Bourbon, Rye and Single Malt. Quality and tasty. Makes very nice gifts especially for those seeking something different with a rich look. Around $100.
Willett Noah’s Mill
Defies logic. The world is going crazy for Willett, especially Willett Family Estate (WFE) bottlings. January 2021 Willitt’s 100% own house made Whiskey turns 9 years old. Noah’s is currently pulled from Willett’s own best 7-8 year old barrels- soon to be a year older (written 12/20). When WFE rarely drops at retail or the Visitor Center, they are $200-$300 and sell out in minutes, not hours. At near barrel proof of 114.3 and around $45-$55 a bottle, how is Noah’s Mill on the shelves at all? Like I said, “Defies logic” and should. One of the best, most accessible bottles you can find today. Near barrel proof is a bonus. Half the cost of the similarly age/proof Bookers. Noah’s is allocated and if the label simply said “WILLETT Noah’s Mill” stores would be charging $300 per bottle for it. It won’t take much for this to be the next one you wished you bunkered a few cases of while you could.
Charbay R5 Whiskey
This one is the most interesting and unique whiskey you’ll ever have. US Regs require them to call this “Hop Flavored” but there is no flavoring added. Double distilled from bottle ready Bear Republic’s Racer 5 IPA. There is no way to accurately describe it. People tend to love it or not. Read up on it but having or gifting it will show your depth and appreciation for different styles of Whiskey. If you’re a hop head get it. Well stocked stores are likely to have it in distribution states. Ask a manager if they have it as I’ve tended to see it in many sections other than whiskey. Charbay’s one of the oldest craft distilleries in the US. Doing Brandy since 1983 and hop whiskey since 1999.
Larceny
A nice Wheated Bourbon from the legacy of the Weller brand and Stitzel Weller distillery. Made by Heavanhill in Louisville at the distillery built to replace the aging Stitzel Weller plant. Larceny was rebranded from Old Fitzgerald, this $25-$30 Bourbon is a great bargain. If your searching for Wheated Bourbon, Weller, and your good with 92 Proof, 6-9 years old, this is it. Every bit as good or better than Weller. Note-They have a full proof version that is much less likely to be on the shelf at MSRP.
Buffalo Trace
Good solid everyday Bourbon with the same mashbill and recipe of it’s sister brands at higher proof like the Stagg’s people are nuts for right now. One of the few Buffalo Trace made Bourbons that you can find and is good in taste and price.
Buffalo Trace Bourbon Cream
Another weird one to be one of my favorite Whiskies. Many people don’t know it exists. It’s got loads of uses for desert, in coffee, baking and just something different to the Bourbon lover. A great nightcap to decompress or to have “one more” especially before driving. Cheaper and much better than Bailey’s, a nice substitute to stick to Bourbon but a variation. Great gateway to the non-bourbon drinker also.
Old Forester 100 proof
Tasty $20-$25 choice with a good proof kick. Very solid and hiding in plain sight. Here’s the thing— truly authentic Whiskey aficionados don’t judge each other on the expensive over the top cult booze that they have/drink. They judge on their depth, choice and guts to drink something great that’s not cool or pretentious like this one. Well known to good bartenders as their secret weapon for an inexpensive Bourbon.
Rittenhouse Rye 100 Proof Bottled in Bond-
Everything I just said about Old Forester 100 is true for this one but in a Rye. If it were ever discontinued, American Bartenders would start crying. You won’t find a better $20-25 rye or whiskey. Super versatile.
6 notes · View notes
eddiegirls · 4 years
Note
denise!! do u have any recipe recs for someone who is about to start cooking meals for herself for the first time? preferably ones that are quick bc i am lazy! i trust your food judgments i am not picky
HELLO MY FRIEND! thank u for this question i love it :’) 
here’s some websites/blogs/resources i use:
literally half of what i cook is stir fries and these charts are awesome
i use budget bytes so fuckin much - she does affordable recipes and breaks them down by ingredient cost (and her website is so sexy to navigate)
cookie and kate makes very good veg and vegan recipes
i literally want to marry pinch of yum
gimme some oven is also wonderful
i don’t use nyt cooking that often but i know their recipes are really popular and well-done
half baked harvest ...i am hungry just looking at it
dan pelosi’s food looks AMAZING and he does step by step recipes on his ig stories (he’s also gay)
recipe tin eats does so many good recipes, and her mom has a section on the site for specifically japanese recipes
here are some youtube channels i like:
binging with babish does copycat recipes from tv shows, movies, and video games & he also has a series called “basics” where he explains how to cook, like, literally everything and they’re all super easy to follow
maangchi is one of my fave channels, she cooks lots of korean recipes
manjula’s kitchen has like a billion indian recipes (and she’s been on youtube like...forever...hima used to watch her when she was a kid and she’s still active today)
i know buzzfeed tasty is like, embarrassing, but a lot of their dinner recipes are really simple + easy to follow & they’re very good
tastemade has this kitchen 101 series that’ll help with stuff like knife skills and cooking oil and whatnot
goodful has recipes but they also do like, meal prep if you’re interested in that (they’re rlly interesting even if you’re not)
sweet potato soul does vegan recipes (including vegan soul food which i haven’t tried yet but it looks ummmm amazing)
mind over munch is like...so fucking perky...but she does really good healthy quick recipes (and has helpful meal prep/planning tips)
souped up recipes has a lot of easy-to-follow chinese recipes
and here’s a few specific recipes i love: 
general tso’s cauliflower, fettucine alfredo (i like to make this with trader joe’s frozen gnocchi also), cajun salmon burgers, broccoli and egg fried rice, greek-style baked cod (replace w any white fish!), sofritas (i do tacos instead of bowls, and the sauce is also good with chickpeas instead of tofu), kale pesto (use any pasta), cauliflower lettuce wraps, crispy smashed potatoes, vodka sauce
10 notes · View notes
faithhudson · 4 years
Text
How Domestic || Madeline & Fae 07.21
Tagging: Madeline Beiste (@miss-madeline-beiste) & Fae Hudson
Date: July 21
Location: Madeline’s Suite
Classes: Home Ec, Switch 101
Summary: Cleaning, a nice meal, and some important conversation
Normally, the idea of a scene wasn't something that Fae would have been interested in.  She didn't really care about the points and didn't have any real intention of getting out of the Institute before thirty, so it didn't seem important.  But what Madeline had helped her come up with was something that she actually didn't hate - a simple mix of cooking and cleaning that she could do without it being a super subby thing, and it would help Madeline gain the fifty valuable points toward the Domme getting out of Lima. "All right, Miss," she smiled, trying to get herself into the right headspace.  "How should I begin?  What would you like cleaned?"
Madeline was looking forward to this scene with Fae. She enjoyed spending time with the sub, and she’d be lying if she said she didn’t think about what it would like to claim her one day. But that was getting far too ahead of themselves. Right now, she would focus on taking care of Fae as a friend. She smiled over at her and put a finger in her textbook to hold her place. “There are some dishes in the kitchen, and the dining room table could use a polish before we eat. Once you’re done getting that taken care of, you can start on dinner. If you have any questions, all you have to do is ask.”
Fae's memory was not the greatest, and she'd always been up front about that, but two things at a time was very doable.  "Dishes and the table, then dinner" she repeated, more for her own sake than Madeline's, and nodded.  "I can do that, Miss, thank you."  She moved into the kitchen, sorting the dishes into easy piles and running the hot water.  As the sink filled she looked at the recipe once more, trying to find an easy way to hold it in her head.  With the sink filled she did what felt like a thorough job of the dishes before asking a few brief questions about where some of the dried ones went. Moving on, she asked for the location of the furniture polish before starting in on the dining room table - which wasn't that bad a task, really.  Once it was shiny and bright she put the polish aside with a satisfied nod.  The next part would be the most difficult.  "I'm going to get started on dinner, Miss," she called.  "If you happen to see me forgetting anything super obvious, then just please call it out for me?"
Madeline kept one eye and one ear on Fae as she worked on her orders, but she still managed to get through a page or so of her textbook while she got the cleaning done. At the sound of the sub’s voice, she slid her finger into the textbook again and moved to join her in the kitchen, slipping onto a stool at the island. “Which steps are you most concerned about, Fae?”
Fae worried her lip between her teeth.  "More than anything, forgetting that I put the pasta on the stove and having it boil over and make a mess.  Either that or forgetting to start the vegetables in time and not finishing them up together.  Like the individual pieces should be okay, but those ones that need me to remember something...I'm a bit less sure of those."
Madeline slipped a scrap of paper into her textbook to hold her spot and stepped over in front of Fae. “I believe in you,” she said, more seriously than normal. “And if it’s not all done at once, that doesn’t matter. We’ll eat eventually.” She squeezed Fae’s shoulder. “Go ahead and get started, and anytime you need to set a timer according to the recipe, let me know and I’ll set it for you. Does that help?”
Those might have been the scariest words anyone ever said to her.  Fae was the screw up, the one no one counted on, and so she'd never really had to handle being believed in before.  That was a new kind of pressure, one that she didn't quite know how to cope with.  "Thank you," she replied softly, trying not to let on that she was worried.  "It does, thank you.  I'll let you know if I need one."  It might be helpful at least for the pasta, in case she forgot it. She started with the vegetables, as that part was simple.  Her hands didn't allow for fine knife cuts, but from the pictures she'd looked up that wasn't too important as long as the pieces didn't get too big.  With those done she pushed them aside and found the pasta, filling it with water and a bit of salt (she didn't get the salt thing, but that's what the recipe said).  "Could you set a ten minute timer,  Miss?" she asked as she dumped the pasta into the boiling water.
Madeline squeezes Fae’s shoulder before sitting back down at the island. She opened her textbook up, but didn’t read anything. Instead, she watched Fae work, an absent smile on her face. It was nice, this feeling of domesticity, watching a sub work so carefully to create a meal for them both. “Sure,” she said when asked for the timer. She set one quickly on her phone. “How’s it going? Anything I can do to help?”
Fae's focus was on her work, and the fact that Madeline had an eye on her wasn't even something that she'd considered.  "Thank you," she smiled, glad to know that there would be some reminder of the pot she'd begun boiling.  "It's going okay, I think?  I'm just going to cook the vegetables...but if you have any...uh..." Fae leaned over to check the recipe, "parmesan cheese you could grate up, that would be awesome, Miss."
Madeline smiled to herself at the way Fae double checked the recipe. God, she was adorable, and it made Madeline’s heart swell that she was doing this to try to do something nice for her. Of course, the points didn’t hurt, either. “Coming right up,” she said as she got up and got a block of Parmesan from the fridge. She grated it into a bowl, her attention still mostly focused on the sub. “You’re doing a good job, Fae.”
"Thank you," she smiled.  Digging out a pan from where she was directed, Fae poured some oil in and heated it on the stove.  The vegetables seemed like a simple step, but they could easily get burned, and she wanted it to be perfect.  Madeline's words brought a rare blush to her cheeks, and she laughed softly as she poured the vegetables into the pan.  "You should probably taste it before you say that, but thanks, Miss."
“I don’t care how it tastes,” Madeline said quickly, before amending, “Well, I do care. It would be nice if we were to have a delicious meal at the end of it all, but it’s the lead up to the meal that I care about. I can tell how much effort you’re putting in, Fae, and that makes this whole scene worth it to me.” She looked down at her phone as it started to go off. “Ten minutes are up.”
Madeline was impossibly patient with her most of the time, and impossibly kind.  Fae knew that little could come of what they had, nor should it, but for as long as she was lucky to share the Institute with her she would count herself lucky.  "I wouldn't give you less than my best, Miss," she promised.  Not for her, at least - there were many others she'd have half-assed the task for.  "Shoot," she looked at the pot, and the pan still in her hand.  "Can you spell me on veggie duty, Miss?  I just need to go drain that pasta.  I think the veggies are almost done!"
Madeline set the grater aside and put the Parmesan back in the fridge. “I’ve got it,” she said sliding easily over in front of the stove to take over for her. She turned the heat down a bit and stirred the vegetables. “I think they’re just about done, too.”
"Wonderful," Fae grinned, smiling her thanks at Madeline as she took the pot and moved it to the sink, only just remembering a strainer before she dumped the lot of it in.  Locating a serving bowl, she set the drained pasta inside and moved closer to Madeline, setting the bowl to her left.  "So we just need to put the veggies in there, and then some cheese on top, and unless I'm forgetting something we should be done..."
Madeline smiled at Fae and took a step back. “Sounds like you’ve got this under control,” she said, moving back over to the island to sit down and give the sub a bit more space to work. “I’d like you to set the table before we eat, too. “I can get us our drinks. What would you like? Water? Soda?”
Fae's eyes widened a little.  "I'd call 'under control' a radical reading of the text, Miss, but hopefully you're not wrong.  Um - a soda, please, thank you," she replied distractedly as she tried to assemble the pasta in a way that at least looked like the picture.  Adding the cheese with a flourish, she was suddenly struck by a thought.  "Um...what do we serve this with, Miss?  Like a big spoon?"
“Don’t sell yourself short,” Madeline said as she got them both a drink from the fridge—a glass of Coke for Fae and a glass of water for herself. She set them down on the table before rejoining the sub in the kitchen. “It looks great,” she said, and she meant it. The dish didn’t look like something out of a fancy restaurant, but most of her food didn’t meet that standard, either. “I don’t know if it’s the proper tool for it, but I’ll grab a ladle and that’ll suffice. Are we all ready otherwise?”
"Thank you, Miss.  I'm glad it looks good."  She was a bit surprised at how well the meal had come together in the end, even if she'd needed Madeline's help to pull it off completely.  "That sounds like the best way to go, I think."  Fae tried to tick her mental list of steps, and looked over at the stove with wide eyes.  "I never turned the element off," she announced, leaping back to her feet and quickly turning the knob to the off position.  "Sorry, Miss, that was dumb," she sighed.  "But now we should be ready."
Madeline grimaced at the thought of the burner being left on, but she tried to hide that reaction from Fae. The sub had remembered it in the end and nothing had actually caught fire. “It wasn’t dumb,” she chided gently, “but it’s something to remember in the future.” She settled back in her chair, the ladle with the dish on the table. “Would you do the honor of serving us dinner, Fae?”
Fae huffed softly, trying to keep from feeling too stupid.  It would have been bad enough if her swiss-cheesed memory had let a pot of water overflow or something, but to leave a hot element on that might have damaged something was a whole different story.  She needed to move on, though, at least until the scene was finished and she could vent.  "Of course, Miss, it'd be my pleasure."  She spooned a generous portion of the pasta onto Madeline's plate and some onto her own as well, and took her seat with a smile.
"Thank you, Fae," Madeline said with a smile. She waited for the sub to get settled in before placing her napkin on her lap and getting a bit of pasta and vegetables on to her fork. "Bon appetit." She took a bite, and as the food hit her tongue, she gave Fae an appreciative nod. "It's good!" she said after her mouth was empty again. "I think you'll like it!"
Fae waited nervously as Madeline tried her first bite, half expecting the food to be spit out or something the moment she got a taste of it.  But when she received a nod and a compliment instead, she couldn't hide a proud grin.  "I'm glad you like it, Miss."  She took a bite for herself and nodded.  "That's not half bad.  Good idea for a recipe to make, that one wasn't too complicated for me."
"And it's healthy," Madeline added, smiling at the pleased look on Fae's face. "Plus, vegetarian recipes tend to be a little more... forgiving, I suppose? It's not like with meat, where you have to make sure it's cooked to a certain temperature to avoid getting ill." She took another bite, really savoring the flavors together. "That might be a place for you to start, if you're looking to explore any more recipes on your own."
"That's probably for the best," Fae agreed.  "I love meat, but I have no idea how to tell whether a chicken wing or a steak dinner is cooked right.  Most of my eating happens when I'm drunk, so I don't even remember what it looked like."  Those days, she hoped, were behind her - but it was still true.  "I don't know if...I'd need help with that.  If I buy groceries and put them in the fridge I'll forget to use them before they go bad.  I'd have to figure out some way to plan to help me keep things straight."
Madeline nodded. "I eat meat sometimes, but I generally prefer it if someone else does the cooking. The cafeteria's meat isn't the best, but I'd rather have that than make it myself," she explained. "Have you ever done meal prep? You could choose a new recipe each week, cook it on the weekend, and then portion it out for a few meals throughout the week. You'd still have the cafeteria for other meals, but this way you could practice and try some new things without the food going bad before you can use it up."
Fae smiled.  "Sometimes I wonder if they're just feeding us prison-grade meat or something.  It'd explain a lot."  She did find it easier than cooking her own food, though.  She shook her head in answer to the question, taking in the idea as Madeline explained it.  "That could actually work," she agreed softly.  "That's simple enough that I don't think I'd make too much a mess of it."  And cutting down the amount of times she ordered in was probably a good choice too.  Fae thoughtfully chewed another bite of the pasta as she thought that over.
Madeline laughed at Fae's joke before pulling a face. "God, I hope not, though it wouldn't surprise me if that were true," she said. While there were certainly some good things about this place--trips included occasionally and the extracurricular options, among others--she had had enough experience in the past few months to know that they don't actually care that much about their students. She swallowed back her memories of the mark-wide and took another bite of pasta. "If that's something you'd want to try, I'd be happy to help."
Tipping her a wink, Fae laughed.  "Me either.  Not from the stories I've heard, at least."  She finished her bite of pasta and sipped at her Coke before she replied.  "I'd like that, actually.  I don't think I'm ready to cook without supervision."  Without that who knew what sort of mess she'd make.
"Why don't you come up with a list of meals you'd be interested in trying to make and we can go grocery shopping this weekend?" Madeline suggested. "We'll be doubling the recipe so there's enough for both of us to get a few meals out of it." She took a sip of water and wiped her hands on her napkin. "You really ought to give yourself more credit, you know."
"I can do that," Fae nodded.  She wasn't sure how many meals she'd be able to come up with on her own, but she at least knew what she liked to eat and that was a start.  "Sounds perfect - it'd be nice to work on this together."  She shook her head, though, at Madeline's observation.  "I think you might give me too much, Miss.  I've spent almost half my life screwing everything up including myself, so I don't know how much credit I really deserve."
"That's exactly it, though, Fae," Madeline said after finishing her last bite of pasta. She set her knife and fork down on the empty plate and sat back in her chair. "None of this is second nature to you. You're used to considering yourself a screw up, and the thought of doing anything properly is probably a bit overwhelming to you, isn't it? So the fact that you made a successful dinner for us tonight is huge. I saw how much effort you put in, and that's huge, Fae. You're not a sub who things like this come easily for, and that makes me even more proud of you for what you did tonight and for all of the changes you've been making since I first met you."
Far worked at her meal as Madeline spoke, although it grew harder to swallow as a lump formed in her throat.  She felt seen in a way that no one had done to her in a long time, and she had to set her fork down and take a breath.  “Thank you,” she replied in a choked voice.  “I’m glad that’s how you feel, Miss.  I really am.”
"You're welcome," Madeline said, picking up her water glass to hide some of her face. She could tell how emotional Fae was at her comments, and she didn't want to make her feel self-conscious about it if she could help it. She wondered how often other people paid enough attention to see how hard Fae was trying. Slowly, she put her glass back down on the table. "Your past is part of you, but you define your future. I can't wait to see where you decide to go."
Part of Fae had always assumed the future was a non factor - that if she didn’t have one there was no point in planning it.  Now, sitting there at the table and thinking about what it might mean, she was all the more unsure.  “I’m sure it’ll be a surprise to us both,” she chuckled softly, trying to pivot away from how emotional she’d felt a moment earlier.  “You’ve probably noticed my decisions tend toward the spur of the moment.”
Madeline laughed lightly. "I have indeed noticed that," she said with a grin. "And there's nothing wrong with that--though maybe you'll find something you want to start planning toward, too. You could have it both ways, if you wanted." She looked down at their plates and clasped her hands together. "If you're done, why don't you go grab some tupperware to put the rest of the pasta in. You can put it in the fridge and take it back to your place tomorrow. Get everything soaking in the sink, and then you can come back over here and sit down again."
"That would be a surprise," she smiled, tucking dark hair behind her ear.  "But I won't rule it out."  She was beginning to find many things were possible that she wouldn't have believed.  "As long as you're sure you wouldn't rather hang onto it, Miss," she hadn't expected to take the leftovers, but it was a nice bonus.  "And understood."  Fae carried the dishes and the pasta over first, digging through a small cupboard full of tupperware until she found something that looked close to the right size.  Spooning everything inside she closed it up and set it in the fridge, hoping she'd remember it when the time came to head back to her room.  The dishes, pot and pan and the serving dish went into the sink and she filled it with water and soap, leaving everything to soak the way Madeline had asked.  Only then did she stop, pointing to each of the things she'd been meant to do in turn with a determined look on her face, and nodded when she was sure she had them all. Returning to the table, she relaxed into her chair and sipped her soda.  "All set, Miss."
Madeline watched Fae as she did as she was told. They were simple orders, but she knew it was hard for the sub to keep track of more than one thing at a time, so she was proud of her for remembering everything and double checking herself. "Good girl," she said when she returned to the table, and she got up and moved around the table. She put a hand on Fae's shoulder. "Don't turn around, okay? I'll be right back." She headed off behind her into the kitchen and pulled a small ice cream cake from the freezer. After putting a few candles around the edges of it and lighting them, she brought it into the dining room and set it in front of Fae. "Congratulations on level three," she said proudly. "Don't forget to make a wish!"
Fae's expression turned bemused, but she nodded agreement easily enough.  "No turning around," she promised.  "I've got it."  Trust was such a difficult thing for her to give, because hardly anyone seemed worth it - but Madeline had proven, over and over, that she was one of them.  And so Fae didn't peek, not even once, as she waited for the Domme to return.  The ice cream cake had slipped her mind utterly, and so when it was laid in front of her her whole face lit up with the sort of smile that made her look years younger than she felt.  "Thank you, Miss!" she beamed, thinking up a wish and blowing the candles out with enthusiasm.  She wasn't young enough to believe that they came true, but it didn't stop her from hoping.  "That looks amazing."
The look on Fae's face was worth every penny of the ice cream cake and about a million more. Madeline loved making the sub smile for her, and she would never get tired of seeing that easy, happy expression on her features. After removing the candles, she took a knife and made one slice down into the round cake, starting in the center. She then rotated the cake a bit but didn't slice down yet. "How much? A little more than this?"
Normally she didn't eat big meals - they tended to be lost when she drank as much as she did.  But she was on a regular schedule now, her intake way down, and dammit if she didn't want a big slice of the cake.  "Just a little more," she smiled, holding her fingers an inch or so apart.  "I want to enjoy this."  It would be delicious, and she'd earned it.
"You deserve it," Madeline said, and she widened the angle of the knife a bit more before slicing down. She slid the slice out onto a waiting plate and served it to Fae before cutting herself a slice, slightly smaller than the first one. After handing them each a spoon, she sat back down and looked across the table at Fae, waiting for her to take the first bite. "I hope it's what you were expecting."
Fae wasn't sure she'd smiled as much in years as she had in the time that she spent with Madeline.  Not real smiles, the ones that touched her eyes and made her feel good inside.  Like a lot of expressions, she'd learned to ape them over the years - sad when she didn't want to be kicked out, forlorn when she was trying to bum a drink, happy when someone offered her one - but the real thing felt different.  Better.  "Thank you, Miss," she accepted the spoon and dug in, taking a bite and moaning appreciatively.  "Oh my god, that's good.  That's like if someone made heaven into a cake."
Madeline couldn't help the bright smile at Fae's reaction to tasting the ice cream cake. All she'd wanted to do was make the other woman happy, and it seemed like she'd succeeded. "I'm glad," she said before taking a bite of her own, and her instinctive moan matched Fae's. "That really is good! I can't remember the last time I had ice cream cake."
Madeline's moan was dangerously attractive, and Fae was immediately glad that she had something in her mouth that kept her from commenting on it.  It would have been inappropriate at best, and very unwanted at the worst, and she didn't want to cross a line by saying what she thought.  "Me either," she agreed.  "I think it was for a birthday, but I don't even remember whose."  Another of those fuzzy memories of her father, ones that she wished would come back to her.  "That is amazing, though."
"A birthday sounds about right," Madeline said between bites. She was trying to eat slowly to savor the taste, but she also didn't want to let the ice cream melt too much. "Probably when I was in middle school. Is ice cream cake more of a younger kid thing universally?" she wondered. "I think we ought to change that if it is."
"That doesn't sound like so long ago, Miss," Fae smiled.  She'd never actually asked how old Madeline was, but she was sure that the woman must be younger than herself.  "I think it must be, because I don't remember any adults in my life who were ever into it.  But you're right, we do need to change that."
"Well, at least there are two of us here who we know will enjoy it, and that's all that really matters, isn't it?" Madeline asked. "We can celebrate when you hit your next level, and for birthdays as well. Assuming you still want ice cream cake--it's obviously your decision to make for your special days." She smiled. "I'm not sure I know when your birthday is, though?"
"Definitely," Fae agreed.  "Our opinions are the important ones around here."  She'd never say that where anyone else could hear it, especially not the Headmistress, but she still amused herself with the joke.  "I think that'll probably be a while away yet," she confessed.  "I don't know how many points it is between three and four.  But I'm good with this stuff for any occasion, I think."  The question made her smile.  "December third, Miss.  Do you mind if I ask yours?"
"I seem to remember Level 4 being a thousand points total, but I'm not positive how many it is for Level 3," Madeline said, "but if you're already at Level 3 after the length of time you've been here, I'm sure you'll be at Level 4 before you even realize it." She scooped up the last bit of her slice of cake and ate it, moaning softly again at the taste. "Right between Thanksgiving and Christmas," she commented as a way to help her remember. "Mine's April 30th."
Fae shook her head.  "Me either.  I read the brochure on my way up here, but trying to read while handcuffed isn't the easiest thing and I never really figured I'd have to pay much attention anyway."  She wasn't sure what getting to level four would even really mean, but it was an interesting thought.  That moan, again, sent a bolt of want through her that she did her best to ignore.  "You got it.  Late enough people can buy me presents on black friday, but not late enough that they can get away with one gift and call it my birthday and Christmas presents," she teased.  "April 30th.  Sorry I missed it this year."
Madeline frowned. “Why were you in handcuffs on your way here?” she asked, not sure she actually wanted to know. “I’ve always been glad my birthday is on the other end of the year,” she added. “I always felt so bad for my friends who had a late December birthday. It seemed like they really missed out. And you can’t be blamed for missing someone’s birthday when you haven’t even met them yet.” She glanced over at the remaining cake. “Would you like any more before I get that back in the freezer?”
Fae snorted.  "Because that was how they insisted on bringing me here.  Apparently the girl who was half their size was going to overpower them and drive off with the car or something, I don't know."  She nodded agreement.  "It's not great, but what can you do?  I mean when I was a kid it annoyed me more but I'm supposed to be grown up now, right?"  Fae smiled as if she knew how unlikely that was.  "I suppose not, but I'll have to make up for it in 2021."  Looking down at the cake, she thought it over for a moment and shook her head.  "Much as I'd love some more, Miss, I have a feeling I'd regret it.  Thank you so much again, though.  This was wonderful."
Madeline nodded and got up to put the cake back in its packaging and then back into the freezer. “Sounds like a rough trip here,” she said as she returned, brushing her fingers along Fae’s shoulder as she walked past her and around the table to her seat. “And it sounds like we both have birthdays to look forward to in the next year. Will you take these dishes in and clean up for us? I think everything can just go in the dishwasher. There’s some Cascade under the kitchen sink. Once you get that sorted, come and join me in the living room, okay?”
"It could have been worse," she admitted.  "They cuffed them in front of me, at least, so that was something.  Had cops treat me a lot worse than that."  Which wasn't a complaint, as she tended to deserve what she got, but it didn't change that they were dicks.  The slight touch of her shoulder, after listening to Madeline moan, was enough to raise the hair on the back of her neck.  "That we do, Miss."  Fae took in the instructions, looking curiously at the dishwasher.  "Is it obvious where the soap goes, Miss?  I don't think I've loaded one of these before."
“Well, at least here, you don’t have to wear handcuffs unless you agree to,” Madeline said, trying to make a joke. She cringed at the way it came out, though. “Come on, we can do it together.” She left the dessert dishes on the table for Fae to bring in with her and went over to the dishwasher. She didn’t open it, though. She planned to walk Fae through anything she had questions with, but for the scene, the sub would be doing all of the actual work.
Fae burst out laughing, head tipped forward as she tried to hold it in.  "You do make an excellent point there, Miss."  She wasn't sure anyone would be offering that in the near future, but the thought wasn't horrible.  "Thank you, Miss," she smiled, glad for the help.  Fae carried the dishes over, opening the dishwasher and judging how to place everything inside.  "Cutlery in that thing there?" she pointed.
“Though I wouldn’t blame you if you didn’t want anything to do with handcuffs in a scene,” Madeline added, stepping back to watch as Fae got to work. “That’s right,” she said. “Put them in handle first. And when you’re putting dishes in, make sure the top part faces the center so that it’s getting more direct water from the center of the machine.”
"Wouldn't bother me," Fae promised.  "If you wanted to lock me in a cell, that would be a whole other story.  I don't want to think about the drunk tanks I spent nights in."  She nodded, turning the utensils in her hand to orient them the way Madeline wanted.  "Top part...facing the center," it was to herself more than the Domme, but out loud all the same.  "Got it."  She loaded each item as carefully as she could, looking to Madeline for confirmation that she'd gotten it right.
"You're doing great," Madeline said, continuing to give approving nods as Fae loaded the dishwasher. There were a lot of different correct ways to load a dishwasher, and all she cared about was Fae following instructions, which she did beautifully. Once the last item was in, she stepped forward and wrapped the sub up in a hug. "You'll never have to experience that again if I can help it," she said, and she squeezed her close before stepping back. "All right. Where do you think the soap goes?"
Madeline's approval was a drug.  The more time they spent together, the more time Fae craved it, and the more of it she got the more she wanted.  But unlike her other vices, it was decidedly more healthy.  "Thank you, Miss."  The hug was unexpected but wonderful, and she leaned into it with a contented noise.  "I appreciate it very much, Miss, thank you."  Fae hoped never to experience a night in one of those cells, that was for certain.  She'd done her time, and she didn't want a repeat of the experience.  "I think..." she pushed the trays in, searching the dishwasher and finding two likely spots.  "That one?" she offered, pointing at a small receptacle.  It looked like it would hold soap, she thought.
"That's exactly it," Madeline said, smiling her approval over at Fae. And luckily, they were almost at the point where she could just pull the sub into her arms and they could relax without the pressures of doing a scene for points any longer. "I use little pod things of soap, so you just grab one, pop it in, and turn the lid over it until it catches. Always make sure you use actual dishwasher soap and not soap made for handwashing dishes. I like the pods because you don't even have to pour anything out. Just grab one and pop it in."
Fae grinned in response, glad that she'd guessed correctly.  She found one of the pods and slipped it into the compartment, reaching for the lid and turning it the way she'd been told until she felt it click.  "I'm going to guess that using regular dishsoap just makes a whole lot of bubbles?  The pods make sense to me, I use them for doing laundry.  That way I don't measure anything wrong, simple as can be."  She closed the door and locked it with the little latch she could identify on the front.  "Normal wash?" she guessed, pointing at the dial.
"Yes on both counts," Madeline said. "I'm sure there are reasons for the other types of washes, but I just do the normal wash and figure that's good enough. If I had a need to know what the other cycles were, I'd already know. And yes, lots of bubbles. That would be an absolute mess to clean up." Once the machine was started, she wrapped an arm around Fae's waist. "Scene's over," she told her. "How do you feel about joining me on the couch?"
"I'm sure it's like any technology," Fae chuckled.  "They put way more options on it than anyone could possibly know how to use.  It's a good selling point at least.  'Our machines have twelve options!'"  She nodded, trying to imagine just how horrible it would be cleaning up after that.  Once Madeline wrapped her in her arms and declared the scene over, Fae leaned in and smiled.  "That sounds pretty perfect, Miss."
"Twelve options, and you'll use exactly one of them 99.9 percent of the time!" Madeline added with a chuckle. "Come on." She guided them over to the couch and sat down with Fae still against her side. She reached behind them to grab the blanket from the back of the couch and wrapped it up against them. "Too much?" she asked. "I know that wasn't a particularly intense scene, but they say that blankets are good for aftercare."
Fae laughed along with her.  "But hey, we've got twelve!  Just in case you're washing dishes for the Queen or something."  Following Madeline was as natural as breathing, and once they were seated and covered by the blanket she felt immediately better.  The scene, as the Domme pointed out, hadn't been intense - but it had been a scene, and she felt better having a defined end to it.  "Mm-mm," she shook her head, burrowing against Madeline.  "Perfect, Miss.  Just like that."
Madeline laughed. "God, can you imagine what your life must be like if you're washing dishes for the Queen?" She shook her head and pressed a kiss to the top of Fae's head before pulling her in just a bit closer to her side. "Tell me how you're feeling right now. Is there anything you need or want?"
"Probably a lot like washing dishes for just about anyone else, I'd guess," Fae offered.  "Just nicer dishes."  And yes, the Queen probably didn't use a dishwasher, but never mind that.  The soft kiss was a wonderful feeling, and she happily moved in a little closer.  "I'm feeling...really happy, actually.  I can't remember the last time I had a cake with candles, or really celebrated anything, and I really like spending time with you.  I think you get me in a way that most people don't, and you've done more for me than I could ever have imagined."  Fae shook her head.  "Just to be here in this moment with you.  That's all."
Madeline's heart swelled in her chest at the knowledge that Fae was feeling happy right now, here with her. "Then we'll be here in this moment together for as long as you'd like," she said, smiling contentedly to herself. "I'm glad you feel that way, Fae. You make it almost impossible to not want to do whatever I can to take care of you. Thank you for letting me."
"You're welcome, Miss," Fae smiled, letting her eyes shut as she got comfortable.  "I like being taken care of by you.  Which isn't something I thought I'd say about anyone.  I don't know..." she hesitated.  "I don't know how all this works.  I mean I'm taking the classes, but being good at being a submissive.  All I know is that I can put myself in your hands and know that I'm safe.  That you won't ask me to do things I can't do."
Madeline rubbed her hand absently along Fae's arm. It was comforting to have the sub curled up next to her, and it felt good to just feel her there, nice and solid against her side. "I don't know what you learn in your Switch classes," she said, "but I do know that a big part of being a submissive is trusting your Dominant. Your trust is the basis of our scenes, and it means a lot to me that you do trust me. As long as you try your best within what you're comfortable with, that's all a Dominant can really ask for, in my opinion."
Fae was nearly purring at the quiet contact.  "A little of everything," she nodded.  "Trying to cover both sides in one class is tough.  But we've talked about trust, too.  And I do - trust you, I mean.  You've earned that from me.  And I like," the next thing seemed important to say, but she didn't know how to say it right.  There seemed like such a series of pitfalls between what she wanted to say and how she hoped it would be taken.  "I like being yours."
Madeline was quite certain her heart would beat right out of her chest if she weren't careful right now. She wasn't entirely sure what Fae meant with her last comment, but she knew that whatever it was, this was a beautiful moment. "I like when you're mine, too, Fae," she said, lifting her hand up to brush some hair off of the Switch's forehead. She tucked a strand behind her ear as well. "You have no idea how good it makes me feel to see you actively trusting me."
Fae bit down on her lip for a moment, trying to turn what was a simple thought in her head into words that weren't too complicated.  The gentle brush of her hair was good for her bravery, though.  "I'm glad that it makes you feel good, Miss.  Would...ugh, I don't know why this is so hard to ask."  She did, really.  Because it was a level of vulnerability that she didn't like to show, ever.  But it also bothered her that she had such a hard time with someone she trusted so much.  "Would you want me to be yours...in the long term?"
Madeline didn't respond immediately, instead leaning forward to press a long kiss to the top of Fae's head. "That's certainly something I could see us working towards, Fae," she said, hoping she would do a good job of saying what she meant without sending any wrong signals. "Right now, I can picture you in my future very easily. But I also think there's a lot we haven't talked about and a lot of ways we may or may not be compatible. Does that make sense? Is that something you would want, too?"
Despite her nature, Fae was patient as she waited for Madeline's reply.  She knew it had been a bit of a leap forward, something that may even have been unwelcome, and if so she was going to owe her a huge apology.  When the reply did come, though, she felt good that it wasn't turned down out of hand.  "That does make sense," she promised.  "You're right, I mean there's...a lot that goes into a decision like that.  It's huge."  She nodded hesitantly, curling up a little tighter.  "I think it is.  I...never imagined that I'd even think about it.  But I do, now.  It's not a rush, or anything like that, I just wanted you to know it was on my mind."
"Thank you for telling me," Madeline said, giving the top of her head another kiss. "I'm glad that you're thinking about it. I've been thinking about it, too. But I also want you to think about what your future might be like with another Dominant. I... worry that you might be happier with someone else, but that you haven't given yourself the permission required to even consider a claim with anyone before you met me."
Fae smiled as she felt the kiss, but her brow furrowed a little at Madeline's words.  "Respectfully, Miss, I think that has more to do with you being the only Dominant who's treated me like I was worth it.  Who would have done everything you've done to help me.  But I will take the time and consider what my future might look like with someone else.  I promise you."
"Thank you," Madeline said again. "I know you feel like no other Dominant has treated you properly, but I also just want to make sure that it's not simply a result of you not allowing yourself to see it. You've been so convinced that you're not destined for a claim for such a long time, that my persistence in wanting to take care of your might just be the first thing to break through. But you are so worth it, Fae. You deserve to have a Dominant--or a submissive--who shows you how worth it you are."
It was a lot to consider.  It was easy, she knew, too easy, to jump into something without considering options or consequences.  And Madeline was right, despite the way she wanted to disagree - maybe it was the fact that she'd been the one to break through, and maybe that had tainted her perspective a little.  "I'll do my best to consider all of my options," Fae promised.  "Like I said, I wasn't trying to rush you into anything, but I've been thinking about it.  And if I do consider those options, and they lead me back to you, then I'm glad to know that you're considering it too."
“Good girl,” Madeline praised. It made her feel better to know that Fae would consider her options before actually committing to anything with her. She knew she had some hang ups of her own that would likely make Fae not interested in spending the rest of her life with her, and she didn’t want the girl to limit herself when she might find more happiness elsewhere. “I’d also like you to think about your future and what you’d like for it. I know you haven’t been thinking about it very much, but it’s important for you to know what you do or don’t want. Think you can do that for me, Fae?”
Fae nodded.  Her future was sort of a black hole, at least as far as she'd ever been able to see.  Slavery, or a more permanent end, and very little else in the way of options.  But being with Madeline...finding someone who actually cared...it had opened a little bit of light into that darkness, and now she had to decide what that meant.  "I can try, Miss.  It's sort of...starting from scratch, if that makes sense.  Like when you've literally never thought about it, you have to come up with something totally new.  But I'll do my best."
Madeline smoothed down some of Fae’s hair before kissing her head again. God, she could get used to this. “I know it’s a lot to think about. You don’t have to come up with anything right now, or anytime soon even. Just think about it. It’s part of figuring out if you’re compatible with me or with any other Dominant or submissive.”
Those little kisses were the most relaxing thing she'd ever known, and Fae could happily have laid there accepting them all night.  "That makes sense, Miss."  If a future she had in mind didn't mesh with Madeline's, or another person's, then they would never work in the long term.  "I will.  I promise."
“Thank you, Fae,” Madeline said simply, and she lapsed into silence. Her thoughts easily wandered into the future. Specifically, she pictured what a future with Fae might be like, and who else might be involved. She hoped that she’d be able to make the other woman happy, most of all. While she thought, she played absently with a few strands of Fae’a hair, the feel of the girl in her arms a comfort to her.
Eyes still shut, Fae adjusted herself a bit on the couch to fit more perfectly against Madeline's body.  Thus far, this was what she pictured when she thought of a future - being able to lie just they were, contended and warm, with someone who thought the world of her as she did of them.  She let herself drift, content to shut out the world for as long as they could manage.
1 note · View note
streamacademe · 4 years
Text
Week 123, Day 855.
Despite feeling burnt out, I managed to have a fairly productive rest of the week following my steering group meeting. Taking Wednesday off was an extremely good idea. Aside from a dentist appointment where I was told that I need a wisdom tooth out (joy), I spent most of the time attending to my neglected garden, baking, and snoozing with the cat. It was a really healing day and I’m  grateful to myself for finding time to recharge. 🔋 
Photo: The most delicious peanut butter and popcorn cake I made on Wednesday. 10/10 recommend unless you have a nut allergy; there are A LOT of peanuts in this recipe. Thanks Co-op! Source: Phone camera.
Tumblr media
I spent Thursday doing something I haven’t done since 2017, which was updating my CV and writing a cover letter for a made up industry based role. As part of my PhD, my doctorate centre (STREAM) organises activities throughout the year that all students are required to attend. These usually take on the form of a couple of weeks away with one of the host universities where we work on a variety of different skill sets e.g. presentation, communication, time management, team work, etc. This year, I am attending 3 such weeks, with the first one focusing on life after the PhD, for which the cover letter and CV are part of the prep. Although it took me all day, I was pleasantly surprised at how easy I found it to construct both. It also made me recognise how many new skills I have acquired over the last couple of years. 🦉📚 
The deadline for the CV and letter isn’t until the end of February, but as I currently have a 35 point to-do list, which just keeps on growing, I decided to make Thursdays my ‘random to-do list’ days, whereby I pick something from the list at random and try to do as much of that task as possible. Time management 101. 💪🏻
Friday was a typical researchers day at the office, which involves spending 80% of your time gathering and organising data, 5% eating snacks, 5% panicking about the usefulness of said data, and 10% analysing it. 
Photo: Work mood. Source: @rubyetc​
Tumblr media
Last night, I had another wave of panicked insomnia, worrying that I don’t have what it takes to finish this PhD. However, I have found that the best way to get over that is to get up, drink a strong caffeinated drink, and just keep going, which sounds easy, it’s not, but it is literally the only way. You’re welcome. ☕ On a lighter note, mum came to visit this weekend and we spent most of our time in the Peak District. Go to nature more, it’s awesome. 🌿 I am off to Wales and Scotland again in the next few weeks. Wales to rummage through Welsh Water databases (sadly, supervised) for necessary project data, and Scotland to maintain some and install other sampling equipment! 
Have a good and wholesome week!
Photo: Langsett - Peak District; top job, nature, top job. Source: Phone camera.
Tumblr media
7 notes · View notes
awesome-recipes101 · 2 years
Text
Tumblr media
Harvey Wallbanger Mocktail
1 serving
The Wallbanger is a cocktail made from orange juice, vodka and Galliano (an Italian liqueur) and is a variation of the screwdriver. The drink was created in 1969 to promote sales of Galliano.  Harvey Wallbanger was a made-up surfer.
This mocktail is made from orange juice and ginger ale.  Anise extract and vanilla extract are included to try to replicate the taste of Galliano.
Ingredients:
¾ cup orange juice
½ cup ginger ale, chilled
1/8 teaspoon anise extract
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
ice
Orange wedge for garnish (optional)
Directions:
In a tall glass place some ice cubes.  Then pour in the orange juice, ginger ale, anise extract and vanilla extract and stir.
Serve immediately
16 notes · View notes
ocfooddiva · 4 years
Photo
Tumblr media
Sweet and Salty Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies from 101 Epic Dishes: Recipes That Teach You How to Make the Classics Even More Delicious by Jet & Ali Tila. The 4-year nephew and I made these awesome cookies! They are so delicious! You’ll have to buy the cookbook and try them for yourself! Best chocolate cookie recipe ever! 🍪 #jettila #alitila #101epicdishes #cookbook #sweet #salty #chocolate #cookies #baking #recipes #recipe https://www.instagram.com/p/B4_wvytnviO/?igshid=isvv0ntq9i0p
1 note · View note
foodffs · 6 years
Text
💃🐈
To get the week summary delivered to your inbox, subscribe here.
Cat appreciation
Tumblr media
Interesting and fun stuff
How To Slice Meat Thinly
About Fiddleheads
Keep Food Cold With an Ice-Filled Shower Cap
TOFU 101: HOW TO COOK TOFU THAT DOESN’T SUCK
Stunning Cakes by Elena Gnut
Recipe lists
DELICIOUS RECIPES USING PIE FILLING
60 AWESOME 4TH OF JULY VEGAN PICNIC RECIPES
15 Quick & Easy Spiralizer Recipes | Elizabeth's Kitchen Diary
10+ Summer Side Dish Recipes for Your Next BBQ, Potluck, or Picnic
10 Recipes to Sweeten Up Your Memorial Day Celebration - Once Upon a Chef
15 Instant Pot Asian Recipes
Memorial Day Weekend: 12 Recipes To Get Summer Started - Once Upon a Chef
5 Easy Mustard Sauces, Dips, and Marinades
EASY MEMORIAL DAY RECIPES 2018
10 SALSA AND QUESO RECIPES
31 Droolworthy Memorial Day Weekend Recipes
Drool-worthy Memorial Day Recipes
Food days
Strawberries and Cream 🍓🍦
Strawberries
Blueberry Cheesecake
Top recipes!
Japanese Souffle Pancake スフレパンケーキ
Tumblr media
Lemon Sugar Cookies recipe
Tumblr media
5-INGREDIENT FLAKY CHEDDAR BISCUITS
Tumblr media
Sonic Ocean Water
Tumblr media
French Macarons
Tumblr media
OREO FLUFF PIE
Tumblr media
PEANUT BUTTER FLUFF CUPS
Tumblr media
Triple Coconut Cheesecake
Tumblr media
homemade gnocchi
Tumblr media
ESPRESSO BROWNIES WITH CARAMELISED WHITE CHOCOLATE GANACHE
Tumblr media
Crispy Roasted Potatoes
Tumblr media
BAKED STUFFED FLANK STEAK
Tumblr media
Follow for recipes
Is this how you roll?
2K notes · View notes
optomstudies · 6 years
Text
bullet journal ideas masterpost
Over 250+ spread ideas!🎊
Tumblr media
hoping your dreams are fulfilled, your grades are awesome and your skin is glowing in 2018!
my tips for bullet journalling
Year in Review
highlights / reflection
achievements this year
lessons learnt / growth as a person
things you want to improve on
advice you’ve received / given
best music/movies/tv shows/etc of the past year
friends made during this past year
commonplace journal pages
things you’ve discovered during the past year
useful tips during the past year
odd facts and trivia during the past year
topics to explore during the past year
questions to ask during the past year
New Year, New You
calendar / future log / yearly or monthly logs
things to look forward to this year
upcoming books/music/movies/tv shows being released this year
maslow’s hierarchy of needs self-reflection spread
goals / new year’s resolutions + steps to put it into action
skills you want to learn this year e.g. coding
habits you want to break / habits you want to pick up
diary: day-to-day happenings
budgets: monthly/yearly budgets
inspiration spread for new projects
level 10 life: rate areas (academic, personal, mental, physical, spiritual, social, financial) of your life out of 10, and write down goals to improve that rating!
monthly overviews (e.g. progress on goals)
assignment due dates calendar
18 things to do by the end of 2018
Special Pages for Special Friends
business cards from networking events
gift ideas for your friends/family/significant other
birthday / anniversary calendar
emergency contacts / phone numbers of important people
friendship journal:
memories / moments they were there for you
how you met
moments you want to share in the future
their mbti/hogwarts house
their best qualities
Trackers/Logs/______ of the Day
gratitude journal - # things you’re grateful for every day
habit trackers
motivational quotes
news headlines / this day in history
daily affirmations
currently reading / watching / listening to / feeling / eating / wanting etc.
time usage (read: wastage) tracker
k-drama or tv show episode tracker (always forget what ep I’m up to :S)
expenses tracker / tax deductibles
dream diary (tracker, plot(?), lucid or not, dream meanings)
new album or song releases
photo diary / sketch diary
weather
follower milestones
social media post tracker
household duties/chores tracker
grades tracker
year in pixels
TIL (today I learned)
civics
appointments: dentist, optometrist, doctor, therapist, etc.
bills: car / internet / rent etc
tax: income statements and work expenses receipts
membership/licence renewals
health
weight tracker
resting heart rate tracker (gives general idea of cardio fitness)
water intake tracker sleep log / time to bed / time awake / total hours slept
exercise log: number of reps / steps / minutes
mood trackers
period tracker
Various Creative Spread Ideas
day-to-day / life planning spreads
skincare routines
perfect/ideal morning routine 
self-care reminders
exercise routines
wishlist
bucket list
firsts: kiss, date, house, vacation, car, concert, etc.
DIYs to attempt
savings jar (doodle it!)
yearly / monthly recurring tasks
usernames/passwords (hints only for security!) 
5 or 10 year plans
dream job
dream house
planning for moving houses
dream wedding / planning
date ideas
make a worse case scenarios primer
summary tutorials for your reference e.g. step-by-step tax returns
academic
studyblr ideas
topics I need to revise
finals study timetable/plan
aspirations: what you want to be and why / how to get there
class timetable
assignment ideas
project schedules / team meeting dates
professors’ emails/office hours
assessment results
anti-procrastination page
motivations to study
skills you want to learn or are useful e.g. coding
formulas page
courses you want to take and their pre-reqs
college comparisons
back to school shopping list
textbook list with prices
language learning
vocabulary lists
grammar structures
media (books/tv shows/movies) to consume in that language
self-reflection / personality traits
best and worst characteristics
what to be mindful of / what you need to work on
mbti types you’re most compatible with 
fears and how you want to overcome them
letters to your future self (include hopes and dreams)
letters to your past self (include achievements and things to be proud of!)
inspirational people
stress management tips
charities to donate to and why you support them
volunteering activities
fun, cute, and aesthetic spread ideas
things worth staying alive for / getting out of bed for
a spread with all the things you were worried about which turned out fine
message page from your friends to you
“i can’t live without ______���
creative crafts spread: tips / equipment / tutorials
aesthetic colour moodboards
happy / comforting / relaxing / funny things spread 
seasons (summer/autumn/winter/spring) spread
rainy day spread
holidays spreads: christmas / easter / halloween / thanksgiving
idioms and proverbs from all different cultures
flowers spread: fav flowers, meanings, bouquet/arrangements, press ‘em!
crystals spread: fav gemstones (doodle ‘em), meanings
succulents spread: fav succulents, terrarium layout ideas
coffee/tea spread: paint with coffee / fav blends / best cafes
what’s in my bag (doodle it!)
outfit ideas / polyvore style collections
magazine clippings
shower thoughts / hypothetical ideas spread
draw my life spread / personal timeline
favourite characters e.g. gudetama, kumamon, etc. (doodle ‘em!)
interesting words list (ephemeral, mellifluous, serendipity, scintillating etc)
ideal date ideas
wedding anniversary ideas (like 1st is paper, 25th silver, 30th pearl, 40th ruby, 50th gold, 60th diamond)
baby animals spread (duckies, puppies, bunnies!!)
#just bullet journal things
bujo spread layouts and devices to try out (e.g. chronodex, parallel time ladder) 
key/legend (keep it simple!)
colour palettes/swatches
washi tape / pens / markers swatches
banners / fonts
doodles
ticket stubs / receipts
stickers / stamps
cutouts of info brochures
pressed flowers
calligraphy / brush lettering / handwriting practice
favourite stationery
activities
_______ that you want to do* / have done* (kind of bucket list) *watch, read, listen to, try, taste, cook, play etc. 
books
movies
tv shows
music
hobbies
arts/crafts e.g. paper quilling
sports e.g. archery
how to play / equipment / etc.
video games
foods
activities
board games
books / movies / tv shows
summary / review
favourite characters
meaningful moments / moments that made you laugh / cry
(for the media critic) artful moments:
best descriptive passages
best cinematography
best action scenes
best use of soundtracks
(basically moments that make it deserving of awards)
music
album reviews
favourite songs
playlists for every mood and all seasons
meaningful lyrics
songs you shazamed
favourite genres and exemplar songs
kpop
reasons why i love my bias / bias wrecker / group
letter to your bias
comeback concepts / favourite outfits
visual/picture tutorials for makeup styles
calendar of your favs’ schedules during comeback season
in-jokes/memes
awards / achievements / records broken / milestones
translated lyrics
kpop songs vocab lists
upcoming releases
on this day
art
pics of your favourite artworks/artists + write about it
art styles you want to emulate
explain techniques for different media e.g. watercolour wet-on-wet
doodle ideas
astrology
natal chart readings/aspects/placements
solar return reading for the incoming year / transits
synastry / compatibility chart readings
constellation/star charts
symbol reference page for planets, zodiac signs, aspects
food
recipes
meal plans
shopping lists
interesting foods: (doodle ‘em!) taste / texture / smell (e.g. truffles, caviar)
cafes/restaurants you want to go to + their specialty dish (photo)
cocktails you want to mix/taste (doodle ‘em!)
media
interesting articles + moral/ethical issues it prompted you to think about
controversial topics on the news and for/against arguments/your thoughts
on this day in history
fav websites / blogs
jokes / puns / pickup lines
favourite poems / quotes / short stories
kinaesthetic
burn book - write things that make you angry/sad and rip the page out
wreck it journal - e.g. colour, scribble, stickers all over this page
travel
places to visit
travel itinerary
cultural parables
useful phrases in the language and their meaning
travel memories spread: things you did / places you went / selfies
postcard collection
packing list
friendly and not-so-friendly people that you met in foreign lands
writing
short story ideas
plot brainstorming spreads
journal prompts
drabbles
character designs
foreign words which can’t be directly translated into english
Follow optomstudies for daily original posts and study masterposts!  Links: all originals + langblr posts + 15-part college 101 series + web directory!
29K notes · View notes
Text
Big Hero 7:The Series
Tumblr media
www.fanfiction.net
Big Hero 7 S2
Nega-Globby
*The San Fransokyo day is passing by normally as Globby swings through the city. He was once a petty purse thief named Dibs when by chance he inadvertently stole Honey Lemon's Chem purse and crushed it. With all of the ooze combined to Globby he had transformed to the gelatinous creature he is today. But after some encounters with Big Hero 7 and learning of Obake's true intentions, he quickly paired up with Hiro Hamada to save his girlfriend and ultimately, save San Fransokyo as a whole. Time passed and he had to admit, it was a rather strange time. First with all the darkbots appearing in San Fransokyo, Obake/Kage receiving his surgery, and now he's deemed safe for the public. And the first thing Globby is gonna do is get a job. He finally lands in front of the workplace he hopes to join, Noodle Burger(A part of him missed the little burger bot).*
Globby: OK... you can do this...
*But when Globby tried to cross the street he got hit by a bus. After he recovered and traveled back to Noodle Burger he got up to the front desk to meet the assistant manager.*
Globby: So sorry I'm late!
A.M: Oh um... did you bring your resume? Mr...uh..Globby?
*the globs and somewhat chicken scratch handwriting made it a little difficult to read properly.*
Globby: Please, Mr. Globby is my father... or it would be if my dad went through a freaky mutation...
A.M: So.. just globby.
Globby: Yup.
A.M: Your resume?
Globby: Here ya go. But I'm not sure about the formatting...
*globby brings out his resume and hands it to the assistant manager.. though due to his globbiness it made it rather difficult to actually give the paper.*
A.M: Sorry but... its a little... stuck. Maybe you could just tell me about your work experience?
Globby: Well I can do this!
*And so Globby morphs himself into a dinosaur, crashing through the roof before reverting back to his normal size.*
A.M: That is something...
Globby: Something awesome?
A.M: Something not that useful for making Noodle fries... Thanks for coming Globby, we'll let you know... OK?
Globby: Oh come on... please give me a chance! I need a job, I just want to be a regular guy-
*But while he was talking to the Assistant manager he slips on the wet floor and causes some property damage to the restaurant. While it was not as destructive as Noodle Burger Boy's was... it was still enough for the Assistant manager to not consider him a future worker.*
Globby: Darn it!
*Hiro and Cora had just finished up updating the chem bazooka he made for Honey Lemon back when Orso Knox escaped from Sycorax.*
Honey Lemon: Thanks for updating my new purse! And it looks so cute!
Hiro: This is still a prototytpe.
Cora: And cause of that rather creative bunny armor I thought... why not?
Hiro: Come on, test it. Push that button.
*Honey Lemon pushes the bunny button the side where the cuter purse transformed into a bazooka.*
Cora: Increased range and accuracy. Plus double emphasis on echo-location.
Honey Lemon: Sweet!
*But when Honey Lemon tested it out it started firing all over the place, releasing a mixture of ice and crystals to the floor outside. Just now Globby is passing by.*
Globby: My sixth interview this week-AH!
*And so he slips on the ice and lands on the crystals, leading to a loud and painful crash.*
Globby: Darn it!
Honey Lemon: Globby!
*Honey Lemon hands back the new chem bazooka to Hiro.*
Cora: Note to self, add fail safe should Bazooka go on a chem ball firing spree.
Hiro: Not to mention the slight problem with the accuracy.
Honey Lemon: Sorry Globby.
Globby: Nobody wants to hire a monster! You'd think Monster Pizza would be open minded but no!
Honey Lemon: You're not a monster-monster Globby, you're a good person.
Globby: That's just it, being a monster was easy! But being a regular guy and a monster is imposible. At least back when I worked with Obake I knew what to do-
*That's when he sees Cora, who's blinking at him and looking a little uncomfortable.*
Globby: Oh no I said the O-Word! Listen Kiddo I didn't mean to say Obake- Darn it I did it again! Oh...
*Baymax waddles over to comfort the poor sap.*
Baymax: Would you like a hug?
Globby: Uh huh!
*Globby immediately hugs Baymax while Cora nods to him, showing she accepts his apology.*
Baymax: There there.
Honey Lemon: I'm so sorry Globby, this is all my fault. It was my chem purse that did this to you.
Hiro:*Scooting his chair over to Honey Lemon* Which he did steal from you.
Honey Lemon: But if I had been more careful-
Globby: No, Hiro's right. I did this to myself; I'm a mess.
Hiro: Come on Globby, how about I talk to Aunt Cass? I'm sure she could totally use help around the café-
*Globby immediately hugs Hiro.*
Globby: Oh you're the best!
*But when Globby lets go of Hiro he sees his globs stick to his person.*
Globby: You know that comes out real easy with clean soda.
*That's when Globby turns to Cora and walks over.*
Globby: I really do mean it Cora, I shouldn't had said that word considering... what happened.. and what he actually-
Cora: Its fine Globby! As far as everyone knows, Obake's gone. Now, he's just Kage… my uncle..
Globby: Kage… I'm still not used to the fact that's his real name to be honest. Then again its either that or Bob... Kage rolls off the tongue better.
*This is when Honey Lemon remembers something a long time ago. She pulls over Cora to the side where she whispers to the blue haired girl's ear.*
Honey Lemon: Cora... could I talk to your grandmother about something?
*A little later where Kaguya, Honey Lemon, and Cora are at Gogo's apartment.*
Kaguya: You want...to see if my healing medicine could cure Globby?
Honey Lemon: I know its a big risk, but Globby has been through a lot and he just wants to be normal again.
Cora: Besides, from what I heard Globby was someone you knew with Felony Carl.
Kaguya: I whacked him with my cane when he attempted to grab my wallet. Then I took him out for tea.
Honey Lemon: Ms. Kaguya, I swear that I only want to give Globby the medicine. I'll say that its something I made!
*Kaguya ponders on the idea, thinking over Honey Lemon's words and Globby's situation. Finally she sighs.*
Kaguya; Alright... but there are certain conditions Honey Lemon.
Honey Lemon: Yes! I'll accept them.
Kaguya: You are to tell them, if Globby has been cured, that you subtracted the cells in his body of its nutrients to slow down the regeneration process. That would be Biology 101 that they would certainly eat up.
Honey Lemon: Of course.
Kaguya: I will head back home and brew the tea. Cora will come pick you up when its ready, then bring Globby over.
Honey Lemon: Yes! Thank you so much Ms. Kaguya!
*Honey Lemon skips merrily at the news as Kaguya sighs at her enthusiasm. Cora looks at her grandmother with concerned eyes.*
Cora: Whats wrong Grandmama?
Kaguya:... Cora, you know that it can heal all wounds and illnesses?
Cora: Yeah... you even said that the medicine even saved Papa from the brink of death.
Kaguya: I neglected to tell there were certain...side effects.
Cora: What kind? Would it hurt Globby ?
Kaguya: So far the only side effects we're increased fertility and heightening the immune system... but since Globby has been this way for so long... *Sighs* No matter. I have a healing medicine to make and you are to pick Honey Lemon up.
Cora: Grandmama?... why didn't you give Kage the medicine after he came here?
Kaguya: I still hold doubt over his reformation and its sincerity. He was also the one who had ordered your father to steal my potion and kill your mother and I. Until he makes a selfless act of pure love for you and your father, this medicine will never be something he'll taste... Cora... you know I saw you copy notes from the herbal medicine book.
Cora: Oh! you did?
Kaguya: I think its best...
*Cora looks down, mentally preparing for her ban on the book.*
Kaguya: That whatever discovery or interesting combination you find is best recorded in the book.
Cora: *looks up with surprise.* You mean-
Kaguya: the book is now yours Cora. You've shown how responsible you are over the years that passed, especially with your time as Aqua Girl. I know that the book is best kept in your hands.
Cora: Thank you Grandmama. For trusting me.
*They arrive at Home where soon Kaguya sets to work, behind Closed doors. Cora could only imagine what sorts of ingerients could have been inside that could perform such miracles. Even though Cora isn't ready to learn its recipe... at least she's ready to keep and guard the herbal medicine book that belonged to Kaguya, then her mother...and now hers. She flips over the pages until she found a blank page to start.*
Cora: OK now... this is the start of something new.*Looks at the small shrine and smiles* I promise, I'm gonna make you proud.
*Just then Kaguya comes out and brings a thermostat.*
Kaguya: finished….also... isn't it almost time for class?
Cora: Oh my god! I lost track of time!
*Cora quickly gets up, quickly reviewing her back to see all her assignments and necessities are there before heading to the kitchen. She pours a thermostat of similar build to the one Kaguya is holding as she places it next to it on the table. She grabs a piece of toast and heads over to Kaguya.*
Cora: OK Grandmama! I'm gonna head over to school now! Once classes are over I'll go to Honey Lemon and tell her the medicine is ready! Love you Grandmama!
*Cora grabs the nearest thermostat and runs out the door, picking up pace until she sees the building with only five minutes left to spare. She sighs before she spots that the thermostat wasn't screwed tightly as it was leaking a little.*
Cora: Whoops! Gotta fix that! *screws the top tightly* I hope nobody slips from the green tea.
*As she walks over to her classroom, she had failed to see that a drop landed on a wilting flower, to which receiving its nutrients blooms back to its youthful, colorful self. The speck of rose gold liquid is definitely not the green tea she had taken.*
*Later on at SFIT, Grandville is at her office when Honey Lemon comes through the door, carefully closing it behind her before she excitedly tells Grandville the news.*
Honey Lemon: We're gonna turn Globby back to being Dibs!
Grandville:*Blinking before she regains her composure* Honey Lemon...while that is good news... you hadn't explained how you will help him.
*Just then Liv Amara is passing through the halls to visit Grandville when she heard muffles. She leaned her head to hear what is exactly going on.*
Grandville:...The medicine for Globby can be proven fascinating...
Honey Lemon:... Cora's Grandmother agreed to help...
Grandville:... Just be sure to never share the medicine..
Honey Lemon: ...Cora will pick me up and deliver it to Globby...
*When she hears footsteps she quickly backs out as Honey Lemon walks happily to the robotics lab.*
Liv: Globby...medicine...Cora and her grandmother?... what ever this is. its going to be very interesting...
*She knocks on the door then opens it.*
Liv: Hi Grace! How are you?
*Grandville looks up to see Liv Amara, smiling at her. Before she would have smiled back and greeted her with open arms... but with the recent discoveries about Liv Amara made apparent her admiration soured... but when she learned what happened with Orso Knox, and what her students had learned: All respect for her had been spoiled. *
Liv: Is... something wrong Grace?
Grandville: Oh, nothing is wrong *Forced smile* I had a discussion with one of my students is all.
Liv: May I ask what is it about?
Grandville: I'm afraid I cannot tell you. Whatever goes on with my students and myself is private unless they choose to reveal such information.
Liv: Is that so?
Grandville: Exactly. Now, what are you doing here? I heard you still have repearations to finish considering Knox's rampage on Sycorax.
Liv: I know and its been tiresome and heartbreaking. All of that hard work destroyed in a single day... my intern Karmi was devastated when her project was lost.
Grandville: I know... her work would have flourished had it not been for Orso Knox's rampage... Its sad to see that despite all of your 'efforts' to cure him, he could not be saved...
Liv: I've also come to check on Cora's well being considering the attack. She must've felt so scared. I'm... glad Big Hero 7 saved her life... and its unfortunate that they had to... you know.
Grandville: Of course, there was nothing that could help him. But while it is touching that you still hold concern for Cora, she is not your intern anymore, so I don't see any reason why would you still see her.
Liv: Can't a girl be concerned for the well being of others? How about I ask Karmi to talk to her?
Grandville: That would be wise.
*At the Café, Hiro had just given Aunt Cass an introduction to Globby, who is sheepishly waiting outside.*
Cass: How do you know him again?
Hiro: From uh...SFIT?
Cass: What happened to his... everything?
Baymax: He stole-
Hiro: Stole the spotlight when he did this next level experiment but there was a accident... A horrible accident...
Cass: The poor guy...
Hiro: Exactly! That's why I thought you'd give him a job.
Cass:Hmmm Hiro, I don't know.. Has he ever worked in a café before?
Baymax: Globby was a pur-
Hiro: Personal guy and a fast learner!
*To show his potential he squirted out whip cream from his fingers to a couple's coffee cup.*
Globby: Foam?
Cass: Oh, that's sweet... also kind of disturbing but... OK. I'll give him a chance.
Globby: *Hugging Aunt Cass tightly* Oh thank you!
Cass: Oh um, your welcome.
*As Globby sets for work he leaves a trail of glob on Cass. Which she didn't find... appealing.*
Hiro: You won't regret this Aunt Cass!... I hope...
Cass: He has to wear a cloth, OK?
* At the robotics lab, Honey Lemon is checking over a piece of Glob from Globby. But it was merely for curiosity sake. Just then Cora joins up.*
Cora: Hiya Honey Lemon!
Honey Lemon: Cora! How are you? Did your grandmother finish the medicine?
Cora: Yup, but considering you're a little busy I could just wait for you.
Honey Lemon: OK, just give me a few more minutes. *Notices the thermos and the book* Is that the herbal medicine book?
Cora: Yup. Grandmama said that its officially mine.
Honey Lemon: Congrats!
Cora: I'm gonna go get some lunch, also help yourself to the thermos, its green tea.
Honey Lemon: Thank you.
*Tired of carrying around her backpack and Thermos she places it carefully next to Honey Lemon's work before heading off to the dining hall. Just then Honey Lemon sees Karmi… and she looked like she had seen better days. From the attack she had received a heavily bruised arm, a strained wrist and a limping leg. The blow from Orso Knox from his escape while taking Cora definitely left its mark.*
Honey Lemon: Hi Karmi? How you feeling?
Karmi: Oh I don't know... aside from being slammed to a wall by a mutated Orso Knox, receiving these injuries, having all of your work and lab destroyed, loosing my research and Sycorax getting a blowback for incompetence, I. Feel. Just. Peachy!
*Honey Lemon winced at Karmi's venomous tongue. Of course she would be bitter about the incident. She understood Orso Knox's hatred for Sycorax… but he didn't have to destroy all of their work... a few of them were innocent.. she hoped.*
Honey Lemon: *Changing the subject* So uh... whatcha here for?
Karmi: I'm looking for Cora.
Honey Lemon: You came to see how she's doing? Glad to know you really care about her!
Karmi: I don't care about her! I'm only checking on her cause Liv Amara asked me to. Honestly its her fault for this mess.
Honey Lemon: Her fault?
Karmi: If she hadn't gone to the lowest level and got that monster out, none of my work would have been destroyed nor my lab!
Honey Lemon: But... weren't you the one who was giving Cora the tour? They did say you hadn't even seen her anywhere before last minute.
Karmi: Ugh...
*That is when she sees three things... a piece of glob, a thermos, and a large leather bound book. She chooses to focus on the glob*
Karmi: Whats that you got there?
Honey Lemon: Its a piece if Globby. I'm studying it over to see whatever use I could find.
Karmi: You know, if you starve the cell of its nutrients it would slow down the regeneration process. That way the monster would be vulnerable.
Honey Lemon: Globby is not a monster. He helped Big Hero 7 save the city.
Karmi: Hmmp.*Looks at the two items.* What's that book over there? and the thermos?
Honey Lemon: Its Cora's book and thermos. Its has green tea if you like, it should help calm the nerves.
*Karmi opens the thermos and drinks it doing the birdie, closing her eyes. That's when Honey Lemon sees the liquid does not have the green color associated with green tea... which means its-*
Honey Lemon: Stop!
*Karmi immediately stops drinking it and closes the tap.*
Karmi: what?!
Honey Lemon: Uhhh…..Stop! Hammer time!
*Karmi blinks before she puts away the thermos.*
Karmi: You're super weird.
*Honey Lemon quickly puts away the thermos and smiles awkwardly. That's when Karmi heads over the book and opens it, settling to the medicine and herbs. She looks closer as she read what is possibly a very interesting concoction.*
Karmi: This is interesting...
Cora: What are you doing?!
*Karmi looks up to see Cora, holding a half eaten sandwich before placing it down and walking over.*
Cora: Why are you looking at my book?!
Karmi: Your book? I don't see your name on it!
Cora: *Flips to the very first page where her mother's name is now joined with her's.*
Cora: This book is very to special to me! It was grandmother and Mother's book! And I don't recall giving you permission to look at it!
Karmi: Yeesh! Possessive much?
Cora: An angel French fish has to be if a predator comes over.
Honey Lemon: *Goes between them to prevent a war* OK! Cora, Karmi actually came over to see if you are doing alright! Considering the... incident.
Karmi: Liv Amara wanted to see you in person, but she sent ME to wish you well. Her favorite intern.
Cora: Her only intern, cause I gave it up. Now, if you'll excuse, Honey Lemon and I are going to the lucky cat café. Also, tell Liv Amara that I appreciate her message... but screw her gently with a chainsaw.
*Karmi stares at her with shock as Cora walks over and packs her things with Honey Lemon, leaving her behind.*
Karmi: What right do you have to say about Liv Amara like that fish breath?!
Cora: Since I left Sycorax after being kidnapped by a monster you guys supposedly found a cure for two months ago you bipedal parasite!
*Karmi growled as she stomps her way out. Cora sighs angrily before she looks at Honey Lemon.*
Cora: Please excuse me... I need to scream into something... there it is.
*Soon Cora is screaming into a large bowl of water before resurfacing back, her blue hair damp as she takes deep breaths.*
Cora: OK! I feel better now. Wanna pick up Globby and see how he's doing at the lucky Cat?
Honey Lemon: OK! Glad to know you got your emotions out.
*But there were two things happening now after they left SFIT: One was in Chris, Liv Amara's assistant, snuck over to Honey Lemon's desk and swiftly and efficiently took a sample of the glob. Once that was done he swiftly leaves. The second was when Liv Amara is waiting for Chris when she sees Karmi.*
Liv: Hello Karmi! did Cora get my message? Is she doing OK?
Karmi: Ungrateful. She said Screw you gently with a chainsaw, can you believe that?
*Liv Amara blinks at Karmi's response about Cora's own. It seems earning her trust was gonna be harder then she thought. That is when she noticed something about Karmi that made her pause... The last she saw Karmi she had a limp, a bruised arm, and a strained wrist... but now she was walking around like she never received such injuries... and she didn't even notice.*
Karmi: What?
Liv: Its nothing. And I suppose I can't blame her. I'd probably be pissed too if I were kidnapped by a monster on my first day of work.
*at the Lucky Cat Café, for Globby it was going fine... for others not so much... He was efficient at his job and a fast learner... but the problem was... his globs got in everyone's business.*
Customer: Ma'am*To Cass* I ordered a green tea! This is purple and sticky?...and gelatinous?
Cass: *Sighs* I'm so sorry.. I'll make you a new cup right away!
Globby: Coming right up a yummy muffin and don't forget your frostecinno! Thank you! Come again!
*the one who ordered it did not appreciate her food being covered in globs.*
Globby: Let me get that door for you!
*Globby swings his arm to open the door which so happens to be opened by Honey Lemon and Cora.*
Honey Lemon: Globby we have good news!-
*And so Globby's hand ended up pulling Honey Lemon and Cora close to Globby. which leads to someone throwing a plate of eggs and bacon to Cass' face.*
Cora: Sorry Aunt Cass!
Honey Lemon: Oh no are you OK?
Globby: Sorry!
Cass:...*Wipes the eggs and bacon off her face* So he's going with you now right?
Cora: Yup!
*Soon afterwards the three head back to Cora's house where Globby sees Kaguya again.*
Globby: Hey Kaguya! You doing good?
*But Kaguya runs to Cora and checks her over before grabbing the thermos.*
Kaguya: Cora! Oh thank goodness you're here! You had inadvertently grabbed the wrong thermos. *Hands the other thermos* This is your green tea.
*This causes Cora to widen her eyes before looking at Honey Lemon.*
Cora: Nobody else drank from the thermos while I was gone... right?
Honey Lemon: Ummm...ya see-
Globby: Whats the thing that Cora switched?
Kaguya: Globby, it is potentially your cure to being human again.
Globby: A cure? Really?
*Kaguya hands over the medicine to Globby, who looks inside to see the beautiful glow of Rose gold liquid. He looks over to the three ladies, waiting for him to drink it.*
Globby: OK...through the lips and over the gums...look out bottomless pit I call a stomach.. this will come!
*And so he chugs the remainder of the liquid down before its empty of its contents.*
Globby: Hmm...
Honey Lemon: Well?
Globby: It was hard swallowing down cause it packs a punch, but the aftertaste is fantastic-!*Gasp!*
*Globby starts breathing heavily before there was this glow of gold wrapping around his globby body, slowly melting away one by one. Honey Lemon looks at the radar to see that his body mass and temperature is rapidly changing. Finally, when the glow died down, they see in place of Globby the tall, lanky man from so long ago. He looks down to see his hands for the first time in forever, feeling his heart beat again and the metallic headband now removeable.*
Dibs:...I can't believe it! It worked!
*But instead of smiling faces he sees the blushing face of Honey Lemon who is covering her eyes, Kaguya having an 'excuse me'? look on her face while she covers Cora's eyes. He looks down to see that while he has successfully regained his human form...*
Dibs: *Blushing immensely while covering himself* Does anyone have pants?
*After getting suitable clothing for Dibs Cora and Honey Lemon invited everyone over to meet Dibs*
Wasabi: Welcome back to being human Dibs.
Fred: Yeah!
*Dibs goes to a mirror and sees his face again.*
Dibs: Wow! I almost forgot how good I looked!
*But while he was checking himself out, Kage walks down the stairs with his Baymax behind him, yawning as he had just woken from a nap.*
Kage: Kaguya, do you know where is the green tea?-
*That is when he sees everyone from Big Hero 7 is there. Now, he was fine meeting with just Hiro and Cora... but meeting the rest all at once?...*
Baymax 1: Kage, your heart beat is quickening at an alarming pace-
Dibs: No way!
*Dibs pulls himself from admiring his reflection as he stares into Kage's eyes, like he is seeing a ghost.*
Dibs: Boss?... is that you?
Kage: Do I know you?...
Dibs: Its me! Globby! I was your favorite henchmen! But wow! Looks like we both changed! Hey, how about we grab something from Joe's diner and-
Kage: No thank you! In fact I don't want any of you here!
*Kage immediately walks back upstairs, his face displaying discomfort and guilt.*
Kage: If I see you again Globby I will not hesitate to yank your headband off your brain and shove it to your skull!
*The door slam is a very good indicator that he did not want any company for now.*
Dibs: Hehe... Too sudden?
*As of while, Liv Amara and Chris are at her private lab at the lowest floor, seeing out the glob Chris stole from Honey Lemon's desk.*
Chris: Cell regeneration?
Liv: Yes. If I can figure it out, this could lead a breakthrough.
Chris: You mean for-
Liv: What else? Now lets see if I can amplify the tissue with the regernable abilities.
*When she added the altered goop to the sample, it had turned purple and consumed all in the desk, leaving nothing but a bare desk.*
Liv: Interesting...
*She places the dark blobs in a much larger jar to study. After adding in more of the serum it grows larger and breaks through the glass. *
Liv: Pretty neat right? Put it into a containment cell...now get it something to eat.
Chris: You know… I don't get why you still want Cora mizichio as your marine bio intern. There's plenty of other marine bio students that would love to be in her place.
Liv: Its because she has something I want. Who knows what secrets her book holds?
*Later on in Joe's dinner, Dibs is with Felony Carl and Kaguya having coffee and pancakes.*
Felony Carl: Hey, you got knees. Enjoying it?
Dibs: Oh loving it. All my joints are wonderful, I mean elbows. Come on its pretty great!
Felony Carl: Uh huh, and hey, how about teeth?
Dibs: Oh yeah teeth. A lot of fun!
Felony Carl: I don't mean to overstep my boundaries but your enthusiasm seems forced. Its so fake even Kaguya sees through it.
*Kaguya sips her tea while she nods.*
Dibs:...You two have X-Ray eyes felony carl. You two see through my knees, elbows and teeth all the way to my soul.
Felony Carl: Humans have regular eyes.
Kaguya: So what is truly troubling you Dibs?
Dibs: Being fully human again is kind of... boring. No offense.
Felony Carl: Hey, you're in a safe space.
Dibs: I mean my life as a mutated freak was often gross, painful, embarrassing... but exciting!
*Dibs walks over to Felony Carl's side to show his phone which shown a couple picture Kaguya never thought she would see. Pictures of Globby taking a selfie with Kage, back when he was Obake, Trina, Noodle Burger Boy, and Momakase.*
Dibs: I was a valued member of a team of super villains! But then I turned good and joined the heroes! And I helped them save San Fransokyo and everyone in it!... I was special.
Felony Carl: No no no. You are special.
Dibs: Aw, thanks carl.
Felony Carl: You're welcome. Now be a champ and pick up the check. I gotta go pay a guy about a thing. The guy is my dad and the thing is his birthday.
Kaguya: I wish your father a happy birthday Felony Carl.
Felony Carl: thanks Kaguya. He'll appreciate it.
*After Felony Carl leaves Dibs turned to Kaguya who is still looking at the photos, especially of the time he was a super villain.*
Dibs: You can ask me anything you want to know back in the day ya know? Certain items I stole, how I figured out how to make ice cream-
Kaguya: What was it truly like working with them?
*Kaguya points to the photo of Obake, Momakase, Trina, N.B.B, and himself. dibs sighs before he sits back down.*
Dibs: Ya see... It was fine at first! Obake was this cool and suave villain that I looked up to, even his voice was sexy... But over time.. he was really... harsh. He and Momakase hated each other, and he would slap her silly If she tried to do anything against him. Trina and Noodle Burger Boy look up to him as Dad...though he was super neglectful and only rarely gives hugs. But on his worst days...
Kaguya: What worst days?
Dibs:... He seems to be like a violent beast underneath his calm self. For someone lanky like me you would've thought he'd be weak in the brawns department but... to be honest I was growing scared. And when I overheard what he was gonna do to San Fransokyo and your granddaughter I just... *Sighs* It really was awkward seeing him again... now he just looks so lost and broken... if trina and Noodle Burger boy find out he's alive and that he gave up his evil side, who knows how they will react.
Kaguya: Hmmm... I'm happy you shared this with me dibs. Tell me this; when you joined Big Hero 7 to save San Fransokyo as Globby, how did you feel?
Globby: Just like I said earlier, important... wanted.. and loved. Do you know the answer?
Kaguya: I could tell you, but its the solving the puzzle that's the journey. Now, how about we split the check?
Dibs: Thanks Kaguya, you're the best.
*At Sycorax's lab, Christ is delivering a meal to the mutated monster Liv Amara has made.*
Chris: Who's excited for an artisanal Cheese Brulee?
*Once the cell opens the glob eats Chris and scurries off. Then it goes the pair of eye balls and eats them too... gaining eyes in the process. Liv Amara notices the breach as Chris somehow manages to escape the Glob's form.*
Chris: We have a problem... it escaped.
Liv: So I see...
*She shuts off the security system.*
Chris: But don't we need it for-
Liv: Dead end, its too unstable. And as far as everyone knows, it came out of nowhere. Its the city's problem now.
*At SFIT in the evening, the Gang are enjoying their food when Grandville walks over to them.*
Grandville: Hello Honey Lemon, and students. How did that 'special project' go?
Honey Lemon: It was a complete success! Globby, or should I say, Dibs is cured!
Grandville: It still seems miraculous that such a concoction would cure him. It truly is a miracle potion.
Cora: Yeah, now he can enjoy his life as a normal man!
Grandville: There has been something I noticed however... Karmi had received a strained wrist, a limping leg and a heavily bruised arm during Knox's attack on Sycorax. From what the doctors said she would fully recover within a month or so.
Wasabi: OK... and?
Grandville: Just yesterday it seems like she was completely cured. all of her injuries was gone.
Hiro: That is super weird. How could she heal that fast?
Cora: Yeah, its not like she drank the medicine right?
Honey Lemon:*Looking very uncomfortable* Ummm...
Gogo: Honey... what happened?
Honey Lemon: Well... the funny thing is...I offered her the thermos and she kind of sort of maybe drank a little bit?
Cora: YOU WHAT?!
*The shout echoed across the dining hall, making everyone stare at the blue haired girl. She sinks down in her seat as Hiro looks at Honey Lemon.*
Hiro: *whisper shouts* Karmi drank the medicine?!
Honey Lemon: I didn't notice it till it was too late! But luckily so far Karmi hadn't told anyone about her healing right?
*Just then Gogo's phone beeps with news.*
Gogo: We have a situation right now!
*Looking into the phone they see a dark colored figure of Globby with a menacing eye stomping through the city. The team fly through the city where they confront the new monster. There was no doubt that despite being different colors, it held a resemblance to one other former glob monster.*
Honey Lemon: This is impossible!
Cora: Hit the deck!
*The other monster throws a mailbox to the team before they all dodge.*
Wasabi: Is it just me or is Globby a lot meaner?
Hiro: And bigger?
Cora: And a different color?
Fred: Whatever was in that potion definitely funked him up. He's full phase two.
Cora: Grandmama did tell me there were going to be side effects, but I never thought it would be this serious!
Hiro: It wasn't your fault, neither of your fault. It could be that the cells were too unstable.
Gogo: Whatever, he's going down!
Honey Lemon: Wait! He's our friend! Just let me talk to him please!
*Honey Lemon goes over to the other monster while Cora quickly contacts her grandmother and tells her about the sitation.*
Kaguya: What are you talking about? Dibs is with me walking home right now!
*Cora stopped functioning for a moment, trying to process what see meant as Honey Lemon gets close to the other monster.*
Honey Lemon: Dibs listen to me! I know I failed you the first time, but whatever happened I know I can fix it! You don't have to do this! Listen to me Dibs, this isn't who you are.
*Just then Dibs and Kaguya come by.*
Dibs: Hey guys, who's the monster?
Kaguya: And why has Cora stopped functioning?
*Hiro gives Cora a slight slap to the face to shake her off her shock.*
Cora: HONEY LEMON THAT'S NOT GLOBBY THATS A COMPLETELY DIFFERENT MONSTER!
Honey Lemon: What?
Fred: Then its a whole new globby? Oh my gosh I get to name it! He's officially Nega-Globby!
Cora: Get somewhere to safety with Grandmama Dibs! We're gonna handle this copy cat!
*Honey Lemon pushes Dibs and Kaguya to a nearby store before joining back the team, to which they had sprung into action.*
Fred: OK Nega-Globby! Prepare to meet your maker! Fire-
*With a swing, Nega-Globby sends Fredzilla blasting off again. Gogo tries to strike it down her discs and zoom away, but the acid Nega-Globby realeased ultimately melted away her wheels, just barely escaping the acid. Wasabi hops into action as he brings his blades.*
Wasabi: OK! That's enough!
*But the blades did nothing as it swings Wasabi to Gogo. Just then Baymax with Hiro and Cora on his back punch Nega-Globby to bits before it reforms again to fight.*
Hiro: Baymax, rocket fis-Oh watch out!
*Nega Globby slithers away to trap the three to a wall.*
Baymax: I cannot move.
Hiro: Me neither.
Cora: Well this is just great *Sarcasm*
Baymax: That was sarcasm.
Honey Lemon: Don't worry guys I've got this-
*That's when Honey Lemon realized that something is missing.*
Honey Lemon: Oh no! My purse!
*As it turns out Dibs had grabbed the purse and Kaguya soon followed after him. While running Dibs shows to Kaguya that he still has the neurotransmitter and puts it on his head. Once they reach a safe spot Kaguya looks at Dibs.*
Kaguya: Are you sure about this?
Dibs: Someone has to help.
*Kaguya steps back to let Dibs break the purse. But it seems like Hiro and Cora's updated purse made it stronger to resist breaking.*
Dibs: Why won't you break?!
*When Dibs kicks it off the purse flies through the air before catapulting to the side of the road where a bus comes by and runs it over, squirting all of its goo onto him.*
Dibs: Its working Kaguya! Oh man I forgot how nuts this part was!
*Kaguya could not help but smile widely as Dibs transforms back into Globby once more. Nega Globby walks forward to Honey Lemon, the last hero standing.*
Honey Lemon; Lets just take it easy Nega-Globby! *To comm link* Guys! My purse is gone!
Wasabi: *Groggily* Coming... ow.
Gogo: I'm all out. *To Fred via comm link* Fred where are you?
Fred: *Coming out of the trash* Umm...I have no idea.
*Honey Lemon dodges out of Nega-Globby's swings before contacting Hiro.*
Honey Lemon: Hiro I need that prototype!
Hiro: I'll call Skymax! If I could just... get to my.. phone!
Cora: till then, survive Honey Lemon!
*Just as it appears to be the end for Honey Lemon, she was pulled out of the way of Nega-Globby's hammer via the original Globby.*
Globby: Gotcha Honey Lemon!
*Honey Lemon looks up to see Dibs back to being Globby.*
Globby: You're safe now!
Honey Lemon: Globby! You've changed back!
Globby: You guys needed help, and I realized being a freak is my happy place. Stay here, I'll deal with the big guy!
*And so Globby transforms himself to a bull and charges to Nega-Globby, knocking it out.*
Globby: Hey! The position of Globby has been filled! By me; and I'm about to show you my special skills!
*And the battle was on between Globby and Nega-Globby, the original vs the impostor. Using whatever skills they have they battled it out. While that happened Hiro nears his hand to his phone while Cora tries to see what is going on with Globby and Nega-Globby. Finally Hiro grabs his phone and calls Skymax. Now Globby and Nega-Globby are morphing to a ball fighting for dominance.*
Globby: Yeah not good!
Honey Lemon; Oh no!
*that is when Skymax appears and drops by the Prototype.*
Honey Lemon; Thanks Skymax!
*And soon she activates the prototype to the bazooka form and takes aim.*
Honey Lemon: Hold still Globby!
Globby: I'm trying! But I am gelatinous!
Honey Lemon: Don't worry this won't hurt! *To self* I think!
*Activating the bazooka she takes aim and fires into Nega-Globby. She shot enough ammo to shrink Nega-Globby down to a size where Dinosaur Globby eats him up, destroying it for good.*
Globby: And that's how you monster.
*And soon everyone that was seeing the action clapped for Globby.*
A.M: Way to go Globby!
Globby: Thanks Sarah!
*Globby shoots out a goo to destuck Baymax, Hiro, and Cora and let them land safely before he reverts to his original size.*
Honey Lemon: thank you so much Globby!
Fred: Globby vs Nega-Globby! And the winner being the OG!
Gogo: Great job. *To Honey Lemon.* Both of you.
Honey Lemon:Thanks guys.
*Just then Baymax arrives the scene with Hiro and Cora.*
Cora: You really are Hero Globby.
Globby: Aww shucks.
Hiro: You know, I can't believe I hadn't thought about this till now... * Pulls out his phone and calls.* Hey, Commander Carter? Might I interest you in a new hero in training?
*Cora winks at Globby before Globby wraps himself around the team in a giant hug. As of while Kaguya snaps a photo of the group and sends it to Mizuchi, Grandville... Kage received the message too... and for a bried moment he smiled.*
Kage: For a petty, uncoordinated purse thief... you've made a really intelligent choice in friends, Globby.
*The next day they are eating breakfast at Joe's diner where Hiro and Cora are having Omurice.*
Hiro: Even now I still don't know where Nega-Globby came from.
Cora: Yeah. And even how did they even make Nega Globby?
Wasabi: You know, ever since the 'revelation' about Orso Knox, a lot of weird things have been happening lately.
*Just then Globby comes in.*
Globby: Globby in the house!
*The patrons stare at him.*
Globby: Who wants a picture?
*And soon everyone lines up for a selfie with Globby.*
Gogo: You mean like that?
Honey Lemon: I'm glad Globby's happy.
Cora: And the fact people are accepting him.
Hiro: With Commander Carter and the super hero program, he'll become more awesome and in control.
*But what neither of them are aware are two things... one was that an eye of Nega-Globby survived… but a small speck of Rose gold liquid floats inside him, keeping an eye out for nega-Globby. Protecting its host from the invading virus he is unaware of.*
A.N: Sorry its late! Had to deal with school and such! Hope you love the chapter! Love you!
5 notes · View notes
chefsampan9 · 2 years
Text
Learn Which Glass Sex Toys Are Safe
pocket pussy Some of these people spoke to me, on or off the record, to tell me their accounts of working with Benčič – who is tellingly described in a company whitepaper as being driven by “NO PROMISES, but FACTS”. Sokic and Benčič would travel to trade shows to hunt for endorsements, and secured the rising adult star Elsa Jean as an ambassador. But while externally EighteenPlus seemed like it was on a pathway to a commercial climax, all was not as it appeared. After “about a year”, Sokic said, the funding from KonsultFin was slowing to a trickle. One of the originators of NextHash, a Slovenian called Aljosa Sokic, was part of the security team working with Benčič, and explains that her powers of persuasion were remarkable. NiceHash were desperate, and Benčič & co. told them what they wanted to hear – in exchange for a stake in the company. Wondering if sex toys and masturbation are okay when you're expecting? The good news aboutsex during pregnancyis that almost anything that feels good for you is generally safe for your baby, as long as you have your doctor’s okay. Always stick to the basic rules of pregnancy safety, and you and your baby will be fine. Not only that, but manufacturers aren’t required to list every single ingredient used to make up these cheaper types of sex toys so you really don’t know what you’re putting into your body. I use the phrase “body-safe” because it perfectly encapsulates the issue, and the issue goes far beyond just phthalates. “Body-safe” is a battle cry for manufacturers to do better, and “body-safe” makes people think. It makes them realize some sex toys actually aren’t safe. Phthalates; chemicals used to soften plastics that may be harmful to your body. As it turns out, she wasn’t cleaning her toy properly,” Dweck says. Her patient was essentially reinfecting herself every time she used her vibrator. Silicone is the premium material when it comes to soft sex toys. But like wooden adult toys, buy those that undergo a lab test to verify the porosity level. On the other hand, glazed and kiln fire ceramics are non-porous and incredibly easy to disinfect. Products possess awesome girth and they got a new item expected to be the girthiest. Moreover, toys made of this body-safe material works great with any lubes. Phthalates may be absorbed orally, by inhalation or through the skin, including mucous membranes like genital tissue. They were banned in children's toys in the EU temporarily in 1999, then permanently in 2005. The US banned 3 types of phthalates from kid's toys in 2008, in concentrations greater than 0.1%, and added 4 more types in 2018. These materials are vague terms that could all be used to describe the same dildo. To understand how companies mislead people with labeling let's go over some quick chemistry 101. One toy that really sticks out is Fleshlight, which uses its on porous elastomer recipe to make its toy. Other companies like tenga also make toys from porous materials. The main health risk of a porous toy is recurring bacteria infections. Because you can't get it clean the bacteria will culture and mold can even start to grow. There is also a risk of STI transmission if toys are shared between partners. Human papillomavirus has been found present on toys even 24 hours after cleaning. To avoid undisclosed ingredients, skip products with “fragrance” or “artificial flavor” listed on labels. Unfortunately, as noted above, it can often be hard to tell the difference between PVC and TPR/TPE. I am more wary of this difficulty telling the difference when you’re relying on white-label brands direct from the Chinese manufacturing plant than of major name brands carried at most retailers. Bloggers are asked to self-submit, but the links will be moderated to ensure that there’s no spam, or mis-information. You are welcome to submit any article you have written that relates to the toxic toy awareness theme. The vibrator can be recharged using a USB rechargeable cable. You can enjoy 20 different functions including the amazing “Vooom” vibration. The vibrator itself is also waterproof so you can have fun in the shower, too. These panties are sized for many women and can fit waists up to 60 inches. Rings are intended for use with a partner and may help erections last longer. Some rings also include vibrators for stimulating a woman's clitoris during intercourse. To select the right men's adult toy, start by considering your needs and how you intend to use the toy. The raw facts are that sex toys can accumulate a variety of different bodily juices. When not kept clean and sanitary it can cause a lot of unwanted infections on our privates.
1 note · View note