#i don't think i vent THIS much when i had to reboot my phone's system and lots a shit ton of photos and personal project notes even

[summerfrwrks]

I'm so fucking devastated and there's absolutely nothing I can do to get back what I lost.

I use canva pro on my senior high school email cause it's for free.

They told us that after graduating shs, we have two years extra with it.

The expiration was last year... it didn't come. I went "oh my gosh!! maybe there's no gmail expiration!! i'll have my canva pro foreverrrrr~"

I got too complacent. I backed-up NONE of my projects.

They did an auto delete on ALL of us today. There was no one week warning. Nothing.

I don't know about the others but I lost. So. Fucking. Much.

I'm can't draw, I'm really more of a writer. But i LOVE to edit. I love making visual stuff. Putting things together, placing pictures and elements and playing with colors and font styles.

I lost a total of two AND a half years worth of stuff. A mix of stuff for uni, things i made for my parents, and most of all my personal projects.

Tons of presentations for classes (this goes back on grade 11 too,,,,, oh the memories)

Literally so much assignments?! Posters, presentations, AND EVEN MY FUCKING RÉSUMÉ

Moodboards on dozens of OCs (Layla and Dominic for Invincible, Devina for Elden Ring, Medina "DeeDee" for Trese, like 5 of my DnD PCs, Octavia and Marie for Nevermore, Lorena "Lorrie" for TOH complete WITH A WHOLE NEW SCHOOL I CALL MOONVEIL ACADEMY IT HAD A CURRICULUM AND CLUBS AND PRINCIPAL OC TECHNICALLY TOO)

Moodboard on the characters for my book (I got references for appearances AND outfits)

Presentations and notes on my ship AUs (mostly jaystephroy in the fashion industry, DnD style medieval fantasy, and this one 2004 movie with gerard butler)

Presentations and notes on my winx club reboot (so, so, soooo much fashion notes and references for the winx AND trix)

Presentations for silly fandom stuff that I was really excited to show to my friends and post here (potential of jaysteph as a ship, dilf ranking in invincible for that one anon, a very descriptive "what's in the bags" of cott seven, other rarepair ppts to get my friends to ship em GAH)

DnD templates for this campaign with my jhs friends (I had stuff printed out for my bard's SPELLBOOK and we could use so much of those edits for notes and extra character lore)

Personal stuff I made for myself (like that magazine style in landscape form about my life updates, a little modeling stuff I did to compile clothes inspo for winx club, this REALLY colorful and cute collages for my wallpapers)

Personal stuff I made for my friends (a couple of memes, birthday stuff, this really cute and sweet virtual scrapbook for "meet the members" with my college friend group)

TONS of invincible characters icon edits (they've been in there FOR MONTHS, the requests oh i am so sorry moots and anons)

A couple stuff i made for my mom and dad (they got to use them all so they're not wasted)

I'm just,,,,,, so sad I didn't get to back them up. I only posted some of them and sent even fewer wips to a few friends.

Honestly I think the biggest tragedy here for me is that I won't ever be able to recreate them. A lot of the texts and descriptions I made were written there DIRECTLY. I had lore. I had dialogue. I had details and stats.

Two and a half years of editing personal projects and assignments. Just. Gone.

There's absolutely nothing I can do to get any of them back. Now all I can do is grieve and hope that I can recreate them.

#tldr: just know im alive and safe and no one broke up with me or whatever i lost a shit ton of my creative personal projects AND résumé #gosh #baby's first vent post #like #i don't think i vent THIS much when i had to reboot my phone's system and lots a shit ton of photos and personal project notes even #or that time i found out i was the other woman when my situationship had a full GIRLFRIEND THAT'S ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS AND AN ICON AND AN AC #TUAL BEAUTY QUEEN #anyways yeah i am #just #ughhhhh #i don't know how i can heal with this major creative GAP in my being #summer.txt

[gamequeenanya]

Thicker Than Water - (Rewritten Timeline) Michael and Phone Guy

Summary: (FNAF 3) Michael grapples with his feelings of guilt and trying to impress his father, while at the same time distancing himself from what he's done. Phone Guy helps out Michael with his mission of setting the souls free. Then Michael recalls a repressed memory and realizes something important.

…

Currently, Scott was investigating the original location. He was on a team with Mike to help free all the souls that had been trapped here. They'd decided on it when Mike had tracked him down and called him out for faking his death. Scott realized he'd been a coward. From the trauma of working the night shift to the guilt of the coverup weighing in his chest, the nightmares wouldn't go away, and he knew he had to do something.

Michael chuckled to himself. In an overly cheerful tone, he mimicked Phone Guy during his calls.

"Hello-hello! So it looks like you've chosen to risk your life with barely functional equipment and my father on the loose! It may seem scary at first, but you'll do fiiiiiine~!"

"Mike!"

"Hahaha, but seriously. Try not to worry too much or you may flub it!"

Scott pouted. It wasn't fair.

The screens showed that audio and the camera needed to be rebooted at the same time. Quick as he could, he pressed the buttons.

"I can't believe it," Scott muttered jokingly. "I'm being oppressed by the British!"

Mike snorted. "I'll oppress you even more if you don't get out of there alive."

Sighing, Scott flicked between the cameras. It was difficult to tell where William was sometimes. He hoped he'd gotten the hang of this. Everything was silent on Michael's end - probably until he could think of another tease - but for that, Scott was glad. It meant he could concentrate.

It only lasted a minute until Michael piped up.

"I have some information you might like to know…" he said. "Concerning your situation right now, you sir, are a nerd~!"

Scott blew some hair out of his eyes. "Oh, like you're one to talk!"

And then it was quiet again as Scott had to concentrate. There was the annoying laugh of Balloon Boy, and then the warning noise for a system reboot. He worked hard to stay on top of everything. Michael wished there was something he could do to help him. It wasn't fair that he had to do this all alone.

Wondering to himself, Michael looked at the tiles from Scott's video camera.

"Wait a second. The tiles!"

Scott didn't seem to hear him, being busy locking the vents.

"Scotty…! The tiles on the wall. Try pressing them!"

Blinking, Scott wondered what he meant. It took a few tries of explanation, but finally Scott had crawled over to the tiles and pressed them in sequence to the numbers he'd hallucinated. They were only a hallucination, right?

His question was answered when he was suddenly out of this world. He stepped into a black void and was face to face with the Puppet! Trembling, he shielded himself.

"I know you, I think," she said. "Are you here to help us…?"

Scott nodded. "I-I am…"

…

Meanwhile, Mike managed to call into the old pizzeria. For some reason, he felt his father wanted to talk to him.

He was going to be brave, tough! But as soon as he heard the click of the phone being picked up, he know he would falter. He'd always wanted to impress the man, but he always fell short.

"Hello…?" William said, his tone a lot lower than before he was springlocked. It sent shivers through Mike's bones.

"F-father…" He muttered, shaking his head. "H-h-how are you e-even still alive???"

In a dark tone, almost intentionally to creep him out, William slyly said, "That's the funny part, Michael… I'm not."

Trying not to panic, Michael paced through the room.

"I-I did what you asked of me… I-I took apart the other animatronics! T-they won't hurt us anymore!"

William made a satisfied noise. "That's good…"

"Heh!" Mike felt a feeling of happiness wash through him. "A-are you proud of m-me?"

"You did excellently, Michael." He said with a grin. Then he frowned. "But what is he doing here…?"

"Huh?" Mike said. "Y-you mean Scott…?"

There was a pause, as if William was thinking. "Mm, yes… He knows too much. I wanted to dispose of him previously but he escaped! … Do you believe you can finish the job…?"

Mike dropped the phone. Scrambling, it fell through his hands a few more times. Then he quickly hung up. He looked around in fear.

…

After Scott's shift, he went home.

Waiting for him was Michael, with a wok full of ramen noodles and vegetables. He smiled as he regarded his work.

"Hey, Mike, what's cookin'?"

He got some bowls for them and got the noodles ready. Then they sat down to eat.

They said nothing throughout the meal, just focusing on the food. After they were finished, Mike wondered.

"So, how was it?"

"The food? Great as always."

He looked at him hopefully. "…Are you proud of me?"

Scott gave him a warm smile and ruffled his hair.

"Of course I am."

…

Flashback

Michael had been forced to return to Fredbear's after The Bite to clean up the blood. His eyes were wide, still disbelieving of the situation around him. On top of that, his friends had fled the scene, refusing to have anything to do with it.

He was all alone.

And his father would be back soon.

His head spun around and he felt like throwing up.

"Hey," said a soft voice behind him.

Michael turned around to see a handsome man with a clipboard, smiling at him. He looked down, uncertain.

"Hey kid? Don't worry about it. It was an accident, right? It happens all the time."

Looking back at him in astonishment, Michael dropped his mop.

"Oop! Yeah, like that…" The man reached for the mop and handed it back to him. Michael blinked.

"Are you… Are you aware of what happened…?"

The man's smile fell, and he nodded.

"Then-then why are you trying to cheer me up?! I-I may have murdered my brother!" Tears formed at the corners of his eyes. "He was afraid of them for a good reason…"

The man's eyes looked back at him in pity. He wondered what to say. After all, it was a situation he had no experience with. He was a newly hired intern, having recently graduated with a Bachelor's Degree, having hoped to become a company spokesman.

"Kid… You didn't know those jaws were that powerful. None of us knew." He said softly. "I-I don't know who built that. But you didn't mean to hurt him, right?"

"Right." His eyes focused ahead, still traumatized by the situation.

William decided to return at that moment wearing an angry glare, sending Mike into panic mode. He quickly began to mop the floor around Fredbear, hoping he was doing enough. He couldn't avoid a beating, but maybe he could make it not as bad.

The new intern went to greet William, talking to him about how despite the scene, he had a plan to make it so that people would always return here. Then he went over his marketing plan with him. It was a good thing too, because it seemed to cheer William up from his previous anger.

Finally William turned to Michael.

"At least now all the evidence has been disposed…" He walked over to inspect his work, and frowned. Pointing to a drop of blood on Fredbear's foot he growled. "You missed a spot."

Quickly Mike scrambled to wipe it off.

"Don't let it happen again."

And Michael panicked, trying to breathe properly. He was mad. He was so mad! And it had all been Michael's fault.

After William had left, Michael wondered what he could do. His mind was drawing a blank. He didn't want to live anymore. Didn't want to exist…

A few minutes later, he calmed down from his panic attack. Everything was quieter - and cleaner - now. He looked back at the intern, who was filing through his papers. At least someone didn't hate him, Michael thought.

End Flashback

…

At bedtime, Michael decided to make sure Scott was resting easy.

He was laying in bed, covers pulled up to his neck. Not looking too great, since having to face William again had shaken him. William, the man who'd tricked him into thinking he was his friend… and then murdered children behind his back. Scott had never wanted to see him again, but he knew he needed to redeem himself. So he braved the scares for the sake of the children.

"How do you feel?" Michael asked gently.

"Mm. I've been better…" He gave him a wry smile. Michael reached for his hand, and he took it.

"Do you mind if I sing for you? It could help."

"Okay."

Scott figured he'd go for a regular old lullaby, but instead he sang something familiar to him. He wasn't expecting this, but couldn't say he was disappointed.

"Nothing's going to harm you Not while I'm around Nothing's going to harm you, no sir, Not while I'm around Demons are prowling everywhere nowadays I'll send 'em howling, I don't care, I've got ways…"

As Michael sang, Scott found himself feeling safer and drifted off to sleep. It was ironic, having a song from something as grim as Sweeney Todd being the thing that relaxes you, but Michael had always thought the song was pleasant.

It seemed that Scott agreed.

#phone guy #michael afton #fnaf #five nights at freddy's #my rewritten timeline #my writing #dad!phone guy #william afton #william afton is a bad father #phone guy is a good father #angst and fluff #wrong blog but I'm not rewriting all these tags

[bh944]

2018 Honda Fit Sport 6MT Review

By Bradley Harris

So I'll admit... I ended up getting behind the wheel of my Lunar Silver 2018 Honda Fit Sport rather unexpectedly. I wasn't even totally sure about getting a new (to me) car, as I had no down payment, and have recently been making the majority of my income from Uber, which is a hard gig to get financing approval on. However, I got an email from a Honda dealer advertising financing for all, so I decided to give it a try at least.

When I arrived, I specified that if at all possible, I'd like a car with a manual transmission. As luck would have it, the only manual car available was a slightly used Fit Sport. After a quick test drive, I liked the look and was rather impressed with the transmission and unexpectedly peppy pickup, the space, and the Android Auto integration. On top of that, the dealer was willing to give me some time with the car to earn the down payment with Uber, so I said, "Let's make this deal happen!" As it turns out, I couldn't imagine many other cars making me happier to drive it with Uber than this car, and really, it is simply a solid automotive value - period.

In terms of exterior styling, I rather like the car a lot. This is where the "Sport" trim moniker makes the most impact, as exterior aesthetic upgrades are the only changes Honda made in creating the Sport trim, other than adding contrasting orange stitching to the otherwise very very black interior, which at least has varied textures and some metallic finishes to keep it from looking like a black hole of plastic. Honda added sporty-looking front and rear bumper caps with orange trim lines, as well as sill extensions, a roof spoiler, and gloss black wheels to achieve a sportier look, and by most accounts, it's successful. I've received a few compliments on the look of the car.

Overall, "Fit" is perhaps the most apropos name Honda could have given this car. It's diminutive dimensions, at 161.8 inches long, 67 inches wide, and 60 inches tall mean that it can fit in even some of the tightest parking spaces without issue, making it ideal for impacted parking areas in urban environs. Don't let its small size fool you, though, as its capacious interior, assisted by that 60 inch height, has 39.5 inches of headroom in the front seats and 37.5 inches in the rear, 41.4 inches of front / 39.3 inches of rear legroom, and 54.8 inches of front / 52.6 inches of rear shoulder room. I've regularly had people 6' - 6'2" sit in the front seat without complaint with someone comfortably seated behind them that was anywhere from 5'2" to 5'9". I myself, at 5'10", find the Fit accommodates me quite well seated behind myself, with 3 inches of additional kneeroom between me and the front seat no less! A very regular comment I get is, "Wow! What car is this again? It's so roomy in here!" Honda's designers and engineers have achieved nothing short of a small miracle getting so much space from such compact dimensions.

In terms of luggage space, it has 16.6 cubic feet with the "Magic Seat" second row up and 52.7 cubic feet with it down, so called magic because with one pull of the lever located on the back of each section of the 60/40 split folding seat, the seat goes down in one fell swoop to create a totally flat rear load floor. For reference, that 16.6 cubes of space with the seat up is as much as you'll get in the trunk of most mid-size family sedans, including Honda's own Accord, at 16.7 cubic feet, and it's incredibly useable, with only minor intrusions from the spaces for the rear shocks. I once helped an Uber rider cart home 7 large plants from Home Depot, folding the 60 section of the Magic Seat to accomodate it all. We both were impressed. (Funnily enough, she chose to ride in the 40 section of the seat in the second row amidst her small forest, rather than ride shotgun, because it would be weird sitting up front I guess... 😂)

All the controls and instruments fall easily at hand, and honestly, it's an intuitive and easy cabin to figure out. One niggle I've found, though, is that the center armrest is quite small and a bit low for my liking, which is too low for my right arm when not busy steering or shifting. Also, the only item I thus far have needed to reference the owner's manual for is the infotainment system. While I've not tested the old head unit with the digital adjustment for volume which was much maligned, the volume knob/power button is the only hard control for infotainment aside from the brightness button. Overall, it's a pretty easy-to-use system, but figuring out the display screen options was a bit of a head scratcher, even after I referred to the manual. It took some digging in online forums for me to finally understand how that part works, which is a frustration which shouldn't be the case, but which in the grand scheme, isn't all that huge.

The last niggle, and this is a rather large one, is that the system can be quite glitchy from time to time. I'll be driving, and the Android Auto will cut out saying my phone isn't compatible with Android Auto (me thinking, "Aaaaaaaaall of a sudden"). This one isn't much of a bother, as it just takes a quick unplug/replug of the cable into the phone to fix it. The bigger problem is that the system will completely shutdown at random, not often, but often enough that I've begun to think it has a mind of its own. Worse, it takes the system around 2-3 minutes to completely reboot and start up again, during which a lot of navigating would have needed to happen, and the silence which it creates can be defeaning when Uber riders are onboard. Thankfully, Android Auto does pickup the slack on the device at times, continuing to announce directions from it, and if it doesn't, the Uber app is showing the route as well. The system's excuse that it suddenly lost power is invalid, however, as this mishap happens most while in motion, and it's something Honda needs to address.

As for positives of the infotainment, while I don't have an iPhone to test Apple Carplay integration, the Android Auto integration is👌🏼. One can stream from any audio source on their phone when using Android Auto, and Google Maps is better than almost any nav system an automaker could integrate into the system. What's even neater is that with my Uber app set to navigate from Google maps, when I hit navigate in the driver app, it pulls up on Google maps in the center stack screen and starts navigating with only a second or two load time.

The upgraded audio available with the Sport and above, at 6 channels (two tweeters near the base of the windshield, and one full range speaker in each of the 4 doors) and 180 watts of total output, is rather decent for a car in this class, and can reach up in volume with little sound distortion aside from some bass muddiness. It has adequate connectivity too, with streaming Bluetooth audio as well as a USB port and 12V outlet lower in the center stack above a bin just behind the cupholders where one can store their phone. An additional outlet and USB port are in the center console. No AUX outlet means easy switching between your device and a passenger's for audio source duty isn't easily possible, though in most cases I think many will find that a plus. Additionally, there are no charging ports behind the console for the second row.

For everyday driving duty, the audio system is more than adequate for most, though if you're someone like me who LOVES the music they listen to, you'll want to upgrade this system beyond what Honda can give you at this price point. Price considered though, the system is quite good.

The shifter, which is leather covered and stitched like a baseball (nice touch!) in the aforementioned contrasting orange (same as the sturdily-upholstered cloth seats and steering wheel for added sporty appeal), falls easily at hand, fitting in the palm beautifully and comfortably. So does the leather-lined three-spoke steering wheel, which feels nice to hold, has just the right diameter, and contains easy to use controls for cruise control, audio, and Bluetooth phone functions.

The rev counter and speedometer are analog and are very legible, while there's a digital gauge for fuel economy and fuel tank level which also shows the odometer, trip information, fuel range, and a few other useful data points. The fuel economy gauge is fun to play with as you monitor accelerator usage, and there are lights next to the speedometer that change from blue to green as revs climb, fitting with the name "Earth Dreams" Honda has given to its latest set of engine tech. I personally feel adding a red light as one approached redline would be a nice-to-have addition, especially since this is the "Sport" model.

There's actually quite a copious number of beverage holders, with a spot for bottles on each of the four doors, as well as two reasonably-sized cup holders ahead of the shifter, and one cup holder that expands out of the dash up at the drivers left side near the air vent. That placement is very very convenient, I've found.

One last note on the cabin. Build quality is stellar! Panel gaps and trim fittings are all tight, and after about 18,000 miles of driving, there's been no squeaks, rattles, or other untoward noises.

Soooooo, finally, how does it drive?

Competent. Very competent. Its responses are mostly well-controlled, with quick, responsive steering and a composed ride quality; though, as can be expected for a car in this price range, sharp impacts are heard and felt, and there is a bit of float and flopping over on quick transitions that I wish the "Sport" moniker could have dialed out. Also, the rear end will stutter and skip a bit on broken pavement when near the limits of the tires' adhesion, thanks to its torsion-beam rear axle. As it is, all suspension and mechanical settings are the same across the board for the Fit from trim to trim. The steering is relatively numb, though there is a tiny bit of feedback coming through the steering right at the limit. You can feel the tires begin to break traction and push into understeer, but the buildup to that is quiet, as is the case with most electric steering setups these days. A bit of lift throttle will quickly reign in the front end, which otherwise will generally go where it's pointed with precision. The short wheelbase really helps with making the car lithe and responsive, as does it's low 2,648-pound weight.

The shifter is mostly a joy to work, with silken glides from gate to gate and a solid, mechanical feel as it enters the gear. However, from time to time, the shifts can get a touch balky, and even refuse to enter the gate, which necesitates a full clutch out/in to get it to cooperate. Pedal placement is also great for whether you heal-and-toe or not.

Overall, though, the Fit is a relatively slow car that can be quite fun to drive fast, as its limits are within reach on the street and can be explored without necessarily endangering your license. Freeway onramps become your skidpad, and feeling the 1.5 liter's i-VTEC cam changeover as you reach freeway speeds in the upper range reminds you why anybody makes a big deal about it. There's a noticeable increase in acceleration as it happens, at you really feel every one of its 128 horsepower working. It's acceleration, while not breathtaking, is surprisingly peppy. It has a rather delightful VTEC song, too, with a full induction sound that will give you flashbacks of some of Honda's greatest engines.

In terms of fuel economy, this little machine is a sweetheart. It's EPA-rated at 29 city / 36 highway / 31 combined, and in mixed driving, I'm getting anywhere between 32 and 35. Plus, with just a 10.6 gallon tank, I'm super happy paying only about $26 per fillup of 87 octane at current prices in my area hovering around $3.19. As an Uber driver, this kind of fuel economy/cost are a boon, as it means I can make a lot more money from each tank than I can in many other vehicles, and the expense doesn't cut too much into the profit.

The Sport trim includes none of the Honda Sensing suite of safety tech available on the EX and EX-L, but being an enthusiast, I personally don't want or miss any of it. While there are many consumers who find comfort in the extra safety, there's just no replacement for good driving, and I find that this car, with a manual, is great car for honing one's skills to become a better driver for everyone. The tall greenhouse on the Fit means that sightlines all around are phenomenal. A camera checking my blind spots would be redundant, as doing it in this car is easy to do myself. With my hands full between the shifter and steering and my feet with the pedals, my attention is squarely on my driving, and it makes me very aware of what I'm doing and how I can do it better. There's no room for distracted driving!

Honda has built a real winner with the Fit, and despite the Sport trim only looking sportier than its other trims, its driving dynamics, while not outright sporty, are at least composed enough to be fun in between serving commute duties. With a mixture of space, versatility (+1 for the hatchback), economy, and infotainment tech, the Fit Sport is a great car for enthusiasts on a budget who must make some compromises for life. Commuters on a budget will find they had to compromise very little, if at all, with the Fit, and with the extra safety tech of upper trims and niceties like leather, heated front seats, and a moonroof, the Fit is capable of fit-ting most people's needs and lifestyles very, very well at a price that won't break the bank.