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hwajin · 1 year
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i just spent 50€ for soap that smells like hyunjins perfume
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fangirl-on-bitches · 4 years
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Obi-Wan x Reader OneShot.
Word Count: 1491
Warnings/AN: Based of the best dream I ever had. Slight AU ( I would call it more like a canon divergence), but it was fun in my head. As it was a dream the places don't really belong to anything I saw in Star Wars. It has some plot at the beginning but towards the end there’s like no plot. I just love this man.
Summary: You are an ally of Padmé Amidala. The place? A senator banquet in Coruscant. Padmé is actually on the separatist side but no one knows, except for you, of course. You are in charge of disposing the body that both Padmé and you are responsible for killing.
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It was always all pleasantries and formalities amongst senators. You knew this well, and were trained to fake them wonderfully. Even with all the adrenaline running through your veins you kept a polite smile and a straight back, nodding and chuckling whenever you had to.
Padmé, who was also faking by your side, was quick to give you a hint to leave and finish business. She excused herself from you with a credible and common senator excuse "I need to discuss private matters with senator Alavar, my friend, excuse us."
"Of course, m'lady." You said out of habit. With a confident stride you walked through the banquet, admiring the crystal dome showing some stars, mostly hidden by the artificial lights of Coruscant. The art gallery where the banquet was taking place was pompous and did not reflect the current war situation going all around the galaxy. Enormous paints decorated the walls and a mix of gold and marble could be seen in columns and wide staircases, a black piano contrasting perfectly with the ambience.
Thankfully, your diseased objective was well hidden. Senator Kharrus was a big Gran but once dead he fitted perfectly in the commode by the bed, all you had to do next was dispose him safely somewhere in the dumps of Coruscant, throwing him down some levels should do the trick.
You had to change to more discrete clothes and hairdo. A two piece black set, a tight ponytail and a cloak later you were ready to begin the operation. The hallways of the grand hotel were quiet and private as many senators usually had some illicit activities going on.
The commode was of course, no ordinary commode. It had wheels and looked a lot like a suitcase, so anyone who might cross your path would think you are just leaving. Of course, you didn't expect to cross paths with anyone on this floor, as senator would be returning to their rooms in later hours.
However, your plan wasn't perfect. Both Padmé and you weren't informed about the weak Jedi patrol around the hotel and it's perimeter. This was no problem, after all, you had a speeder with your accomplice waiting for you at the entrance of the hotel, you just had to get on the elevator and descend to the ground floor.
It stopped halfway through, a Jedi master entering the elevator. You were too distracted and a bit anxious to notice it was Obi-Wan Kenobi, Padmé's old friend and your well known acquaintance. He greeted you with polite smile, his dreamy eyes glinting. "Master Kenobi." You bowed slightly, a small blush creeping up your neck. "Making rounds?"
"I'm afraid so." He replied with a sigh. "But I can't complain, this is by far less stressful than the battlefield." In an attempt to inflate his ego and distract him from whatever question he may ask, you then turn to him with a worried expression.
"Oh my, the battlefield?" You batted your eyelashes slyly. "I bet it's so harsh to command battalions and lead attacks. How do you handle that?" Obi-Wan chuckled slightly, shaking his head.
"It's a little stressful and time consuming, but nothing we can't handle together."
"By together you mean...?"
"Together would include Anakin, his padawan and of course Cody and Rex, the commanders, alongside all the battalions." You nodded and quickly looked how long before you reached your destination. Not much.
"So I guess I should be calling you General Kenobi, after all, I call Anakin 'General Skywalker'."
"Oh, there's no need for that, my dear." To your dismay, the Jedi was also going to the ground floor, and because he was such a gentleman and so nice he scorted you to your speeder. You almost melt in your seat when the speeder began to fly away from the Jedi. The journey wasn't long; with your hood up to hide your identity you thought about Obi Wan Kenobi.
It was a waste such a wonderful looking man was a Jedi. He was so... Uptight as well. All bark and no bite, he's the type of Jedi that flirts and flatters left and right, but does not touch a single hair of your perfect head.
You knew, everyone in Gossip Infested Coruscant knew, Jedi aren't celibate, and this made you want to make a move on the Jedi. He was such a nice view for sore eyes, although there was something off with him. Maybe it was his formality or that he simply lacked a pinch of malice in his oh so pure jedi-soul.
Before thinking too much on his amazing smile and hair, or his incredibly well kept beard, or even before imagining the strong pair of arms under his robes (and whatever other goods are hidden down there) the speeder stopped.
The stink of the trash compactor was so evident and penetrating you were surprised you haven't gagged yet. With the help of your accomplice you threw the body, which was inside a black bag, in the compactor watching how it got crushed and no witnesses to take care off.
As soon as you got to your hotel room you took a quick shower, covering yourself in perfume and soap to cover whatever trace of trash smell could be left. You got into your pompous senator like dress, which was actually nicer and more comfortable than most senator dresses. A beautiful emerald-green long dress with your hair down and a few accessories to complement.
You rejoined the party with a soft nod to Padmé. The job was finished. With the grace of a lady, and the hunger of a lion, you attacked the banquet, trying to look as composed as possible. As you were looking at the desserts you noticed two people you knew. General Skywalker and his padawan, Ahsoka Tano, stood in their Jedi robes watching over the party. The girl noticed you, waving with a sweet smile. You walked with a smile on your face, that pair were your favourite Jedi.
"Good evening General, Commander." You greeted maintaining formalities. Anakin nodded and Ahsoka smiled. "You have to do rounds too?" You asked, remembering Kenobi.
"Who did you cross paths with?" Ahsoka asked.
"With Master Kenobi. I met him in the elevator an hour ago." You replied, remembering his handsome smile. Some small talk later you decided to walk to the piano. You sat and started to play some Naboo melody, intended to be background music, more than anything else.
You were so concentrated in playing the correct keys at the correct pace that when a cold hand placed itself on your shoulder you almost yelped. You looked up, and Obi-Wan's chiseled face smiled down at you. Of course, you stopped playing the piano. "General, we meet again."
"A pleasure meeting you so often, my dear." He replied, his hand squeezing your shoulder lightly. "May I take the lovely-looking lady for a walk?" He offered his hand, leaving a longing trace in your shoulder. You took his hand and stood up, he then smoothly interwined his arm with yours, scorting you to wherever he wanted to go.
"Aren't you on duty?" You ask curiously, looking at the man by your side. "Don't get me wrong, I L-enjoy the pleasure of your company but I wouldn't want to distract you from you duties." You corrected yourself before saying you loved the pleasure of his company, he may take it the wrong way.
"I just finished my duty, Ahsoka and Anakin came to cover my spot." You nodded, noticing how you were now out of the banquet, heading towards the private gardens with a great view from Coruscant. You yawned, sitting on a marble bench, the Jedi following suit. "Long day?"
"You wouldn't even imagine. Talking with all the senators is really draining."
"I feel the same way sometimes, but from all the people on the banquet today, you are my favourite to talk to."
"Well, yeah, I'm not a politician." You rolled your eyes playfully, trying to ignore the fact that you where his favourite. "Does that mean you like talking to me more than you like talking to Anakin?"
"Anakin... It's complicated. He talks too much. And Ahsoka too." Obi Wan admitted making you chuckle.
"Well, they are younger than us." You pointed out, making the Jedi nod. Then he started to talk about how much energy they had and how loud they could sometimes be. His voice was so soothing, your eyes started to close. You were resting but could still listen to him. At some point your head found his shoulder.
"I see my words are not enjoyable." He told you, his voice softer than before. You shook your head slightly, one of your arms snaking and holding his left arm, looking for warmness.
"Please keep talking, your voice is relaxing." You could hear a smile as be proceeded to talk and describe his war life in the Outer Rims.
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AN: Hi! So, my dream wasn’t actually like this 100%. The elevator part was added for more Obi-Wan. But in my dream, in the piano part, Obi-Wan touched my shoulder and told me “I know what you did, my dear.” and then I woke up. It sounds creepy but it was not creepy in my dream it was more like a seductive affirmation lol. So that’s why the end sucks sorry :(
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madsdefencesquad · 4 years
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Hey, I really love your posts and I see we have similar points concerning Mad and Kevin. :) However, I wanted to ask you if you're confident she will be Kevin's endgame. I personally think she is the most likely contender considering all the hints the show has given to us, Justin's and TPTB's interviews and everything... I just try not to expect anything to avoid disappointment, but there's indeed more evidence to Madison being his wife than Cassidy or Sophie. So, what are your thoughts?
Oh my goodness, likewise! Absolutely love your posts about them too
I am pretty much 99% certain that they are endgame. And I’m not just saying that because of the overwhelming foreshadowing in the show itself and Justin’s interviews, etc., but because it makes the absolute most sense for the show itself. This Is Us is a masterfully crafted show about the realities of life that weaves different storylines and characters together in a way that makes ridiculous sense once revealed but without taking away from the conversation and the build-up and the questions/debates for the fans to pore over between episodes and seasons. And that’s why the whole Sophie and Cassidy (and really, all of Kevin’s other women) are in fact, red herrings to Madison being his greatest romantic love. They are part of Kevin’s journey, but not the destination. It has and always have been Madison all along.
The 1% doubt I have of them not being endgame is if 1. the writers suddenly go “Oh well, I guess Sophie’s a fan-favourite and we better please the super loud Sophie and Kevin shippers and/or the hopeless romantics” and honestly, I really don’t think they’re going to go this route because never once have they apologised for the decisions they’ve made in the past controversial or not (esp. regarding Miguel); 2. if they do a completely off-kilter writing decision like kill off Madison (which they won’t because this isn’t some soap opera, for crying out loud) or 3. if they decide to throw away all of Kevin’s character progression in all 4 seasons and by goodness, are we really going to go full Game of Thrones again (or HIMYM) because I will be 10000000% done. I trust them enough to not make such a devastating writing decision.
Season 4 was the season that really cemented it for me that they have planned for their eventual coming together all along. This season, we saw the opening and closure of Cassidy who, mind you, is actually not even that relevant to Kevin’s life apart from making him realise that he wants to have a family that he can take care of. Sure, they can bring her back again as a romantic rival or whatever but logically, how would that even make any sense? Kevin’s not going to all of a sudden leave Madison behind while she carries their children. He’s going to be spending all of his time and energy with her. He is all in. And also, they’re in a completely different state to them and I doubt Cassidy will just leave her own son behind for the sake of pursuing a romantic relationship with someone who is also expecting children with someone else. LOGIC, sis! They were also never in love either!
And even more importantly this season, we saw the closure of the Sophie arc. This may be controversial for a lot of stans (mind you, I loved Sophie too), but if they still believe they’re going to end up together, then we may be watching a very different show altogether. Sure, we can argue that Sophie looking at the ring may play a part in that like, the writers may make Sophie break off her engagement after realising she wants to be with Kevin, and hey, they can use it as another “obstacle” for Kevin and Madison but let’s put our logical hats on, shall we? So, let’s say they do go that route and Sophie comes back to the picture, do we seriously actually want Kevin to leave the woman, who is the mother of his children and the person that he fell so in love with that he went about and proposed to her so they can get married and raise their family together? Not to mention how much of a blow this is for Sophie’s character too. Do we really want her to only exist in Kevin’s life? Like, she can’t have her own happiness with Grant and the future they’ll have together too? That shot of her smiling/laughing upon seeing Kevin’s perfume ad was the biggest giveaway. Like Nicky, she found it amusing because she knew Kevin, not because she was pining. If you saw that as pining then, we are definitely not watching the same show lol Also, during the “What If” ep with Randall, I was so keen to see what would happen to Kevin and I told myself that if he’s married to Sophie in this What If, then that’s it. Sophie’s 100% not gonna be his endgame. And sure enough, she was. And I was like oop there it is.
The only other reason that I can think of for them to not get together is if Madison decides to not go through with getting married. But again, logically, why would Madison, who already told Kevin that she will not ask anything of him when raising the kids even say yes to marrying Kevin in the first place? Some can argue it’s because of the hormones and how overwhelmed she may have felt during the pregnancy but really, I’ll only understand this route after season 5 because right now, we have zero evidence on how they are like with each other as they navigate this pregnancy together. And even then, I’ll still be hard-pressed to believe that she’ll just say yes to Kevin, let alone have Kevin propose out of nowhere too. The fact that he didn’t pursue Sophie at her mother’s funeral showed that he’s grown. He knows how his decisions can hurt others. He didn’t promise Madison that he’ll fall in love with her and become her husband when he said “all in”. He said “the love of my life will be my child” to assure her that he will be there for their baby/ies; it was the responsible adult response for the woman, who is carrying his child. CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT (please don’t throw it out the windowwww).
Also, the amount of times they’ve tried to make us think that Madison and Kevin are not going to be each other’s endgame to the point of ridiculous is another huge reason as to why they are going to be. Like, why emphasise it so much? Madison literally talked about it TWICE in one dang episode! If they really aren’t going to be, SHOW US, DON’T TELL US. Because right now, we’ve got two seasons left of the entire show and since next season is all about them getting to know each other that leads to them falling in love and to the proposal and then the rest is navigating this new relationship they have WHILE parenting AND leading up to getting married PLUS Kevin and Randall’s fight and Rebecca’s situation, and to do all this in TWO SEASONS ONE OF WHICH IS THE FINALE THAT CONCLUDES EVERYTHING, then they have absolutely no time whatsoever to bring back another woman in Kevin’s life or introduce another one (!!!!). We’ve already got enough characters and storylines as is.
Anyway wow, this is soooo long (I’m soo sorry!!) but I just have sooo much to say! But TL;DR they make the absolute most sense in a logical, realistic, foreshadowed, mega-hinted, clued-in, stop-emphasising-that-they’re-not-endgame-in-every-scene-because-you’re-making-it-obvious-that-they’re-going-to-be kind of way and that is why they are going to be endgame. 
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Idk about posting this to Ao3 its the most self indulgent unplanned venting nonsense you could imagine lmao
Ryuya/Ringo/Reiji, WARNINGS: blood, minor injury, ANXIETY TALK 
He’s felt off all day.
(Waking up at 5am he curls himself into Reiji’s ghost, burying himself in the smell of whatever makes Reiji’s hair swoop like that. He wants to touch it. So bad his fingertips almost tingle. He clutches at his own nightdress instead.  When he manages to haul himself out of bed and slap his feet across the bathroom linoleum, it takes twice as long as usual to apply half as much makeup. In retrospect he should have seen the signs. )
Ringo sighs and stares at his reflection in the shitty studio bathroom mirror. Words he only half recognises swirl at the corners of his vision. When did it get so loud? 
(He flinches away from the car radio when Ryuya flicks it on. Ringo means to say something. Means to make some joke about the station and turn it off himself. But it’s not even his car is it? So instead he curls his hand around his textured purse handle and rapidly bounces his foot until he forgets it’s happening. ) 
For a second he thinks about screaming. Maybe he could get louder than the hum and scare it off? It’s never worked before but maybe this time? Ringo feels his mouth drop open by itself -maybe to scream- All that slips out is a yawn, coaxing tears to spring up like daisies. He blinks them back in, doesn’t think he can manage to reapply his eye makeup with his hands trembling like they are.
( Haruka gives him a Look™ from across the room and he pretends not to notice. Just flops down on the couch and rests the shaky script on the cushion beside him. A little roughly, he stuffs his hands into the pockets of the leather jacket he’s wearing. He borrowed it from Ryuya last week and the too-rapidly fading, rubbed-in smell of his cologne is barely doing anything for Ringo’s nerves. He can’t smell Reiji’s shampoo through his wig. He wishes he’d dared to use his soap too, but he’s got a shoot today and can’t walk around smelling of anything less “feminine” than a mid-range floral perfume. Ringo crosses his legs and returns to reading lines with Otoya, over-dramatically apologising for being distracted “ah sorry Oto~ I guess I stayed up too late again! It’s tough being so popular you know?” He says with a wink. )
Ringo drops his phone the second he works it free from his purse. It clatters too loudly to the floor. Ringo looks at it. Sat there on the ground. That’s where it should be. Where he should be. Maybe if he just lies down beside it that would be okay. Someone would find him eventually right? Maybe Ryuya would get worried after a few days. Would Reiji notice if he doesn’t greet him at the train station? He’s probably just annoying and overbearing when he does that anyway. Ha. Some distant-sounding part of Ringo’s brain laughs. He’s being stupid. He always is. The HIDEOUS sound of his phone vibrating against the tiles is not only enough to shake him from his thoughts but it sends him physically falling back against the sink. Wobbling legs finally give way and his knees smash down, hard, into the floor, Ringo barks out a pained sob. His brain is laughing at him again. 
(When he arrives on set he’s ushered into makeup “Tsukimiya! Did you sleep late! You’re usually so ready!” Ringo’s just about ready to cry at that point. “Oh! Don’t worry though! It’s actually good you didn’t go too far, since we have a bold look today!” The lady is so nice and she winks at him so pretty, he forces himself to smile, for her sake.  It’s too bright in the studio, there’s too many staff members running around with equipment too expensive and breakable and Ringo just wants to bring his knees up to his chest and hide from it all. The touch of brushes against his face makes him want to tear it off.)
Ringo manages to shift onto his backside and inspect the ladder in his tights; the gaps slowly filling in with red. He kicks off his heels and curls into his legs. Blood manages to pool enough that it runs a tiny river down the tan fabric and Ringo watches, satisfied as it runs out of energy and congeals in a pretty little droplet just above his ankle. It got quieter. He lets out a breath. Cautiously he glides his fingers towards his battered phone, as though it could turn and bite down on his hand any second. It doesn’t. Obviously. But he almost chucks it again when he sees Reiji’s name on the screen.
 [Rin, it’s during work I know. I still wanted to check, after calling last night, I just couldn’t shake the feeling… Are you doing alright?]
Tears are bubbling up and spilling down his face before he even finishes reading. Ringo’s face contorts into a cruel little grin. “I’m really being an idiot aren’t I?” He speaks for what feels like the first time in hours and it comes out all low and scratchy, as foreign sounding as it feels. “Worrying him… You couldn’t even pretend for a day. Some actor huh.” He grins wider, but it twists into something Not Right all the same. Too-hard presses against the screen channel spite as he taps out his weak response.
{I’m fine. Don’t worry.} 
A part of him hopes it sounds too harsh. A cruel little test to prove to his anxiety that it’s wrong. That it’s right, like always. Reiji doesn’t deserve it.  Ringo tucks the phone underneath himself and brings his legs up to rest his head on his knees. 
(He makes it most of the way through the shoot before he has to excuse himself to the bathroom, “It’s too hot. Sorry. I have to cool off. Can I borrow the bathroom?”) 
Ringo doesn’t know how long he spends staring blankly at the stall in front of him, he registers that his butt is getting numb, then painful but he can’t bring himself to care. It’s quiet in here at least. Mumbled affirmations are enough to placate the assistant who comes and hesitantly knocks on the door, asking if he wants in on a coffee order.
The next thing he knows Ryuya is here. Crouching in front of him.
“Ringo…” 
Said boy flinches. “Hey Ryu.” He manages a weak little smile and looks vaguely towards Ryuya’s face. He looks worried. Ha. 
“Why did you let it get this far?” Running his fingers through his hair, Ryuya sighs towards the ceiling, and Ringo’s not entirely sure who he’s talking to. The sound of water comes, (loud) then Ryuya’s pressing his wet handkerchief against him, tracing the length of Ringo’s leg. Ringo has the presence of mind to be embarrassed, having his wounds treated like a child… But he’s also bitterly glad of the attention.  “Come on. Here.” Pressure against his hands, where Ryuya is folding his fingers around a silky tie. It’s Ryuya’s. Ringo confirms it by looking up at his open shirt, but he already recognises the design, and the warmth of it. Nuzzling into the fabric, he inhales deeply. 
Ringo blinks a few times before he can really focus on Ryuya’s face. Ryuya smiles. “There you are.”
“How did you…?” 
Ryuya’s gruff little laugh is a life raft. The gentle mock-hit he lands on Ringo’s head is the best comforter he could ask for. “You really thought you could lie to Reiji of all people?” Blood rushes to blossom against his cheeks because Ringo suddenly feels RIDICULOUS. Of course, of course Reiji would know. Of course he’d tell Ryu. Of course Ryu would drop everything for him. The mean part of his brain tells him he’s being a burden, but now he can drown that out by pulling Ryuya closer and breathing in the crook of his neck. 
“Alright. Let’s get up from this dirty bathroom floor. Goblin.”  
Ryuya helps him up, it shouldn’t be hard but he ignored when his legs went dead and they don’t work great, then there’s the sting in his knees as they straighten. Ryuya forms a wall between Ringo and the rest of the world and Ringo barely registers Ryuya’s excuses to the crew “I’m afraid Tsukimiya won’t be able to continue today, he’s feeling unwell.” And he waves meekly at them as they gasp and bark their well-wishes at him as he leaves. Is it too much to need this? He’s a grown man he should be able to look after himself.
Ryuya drops him into the passenger seat of his car. Ringo slaps at the hands trying to fasten his seatbelt “I’m not a child thank you.” Ryuya rolls his eyes, but relents. When he gets in his side he’s on the phone. It doesn’t take long to guess who he’s speaking to.
“Yes. I know. I’ll drop by on the way. Green blanket, okay. He’ll like that. I will. Hold on-“ Ryuya stops when Ringo tugs on the side of his jacket. 
“Tell him thank you.”
“He says thank you. Yeah. I know.”
“And that I love him…” Ringo mutters. “…And you, Ryu.” Curling in on himself again. At least this time he’s warm, and despite his head still screaming with 100 thoughts per second, his chest feels full. Tears softly roll down his cheeks, exhausted and hollow, he lets them.
When he wakes up it’s dark, but it’s so warm. Sandwiched between Ryuya and what must be half of Reiji’s bedding. The light from the TV blankets his living room in an ethereal light, and it seems fitting, for the bittersweet feeling in his throat. Ryuya snuffles and pulls him a little closer. Ringo smiles softly and shoves his face into Reiji’s duvet. Everything is okay again.
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gomezabigaelle1997 · 4 years
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Of course, like with other natural remedies.Itching, thin white or gray discharge from the overgrowth of bad bacterias.Make sure you are using the antibiotics itself, as it cannot be easily cured, we can stop the infection is called douching.Allow your vagina which causes an itchy irritation which can kill both good and bad, resulting to the condition having a female and it may not cure this infection in your vagina.It can also cause pelvic inflammatory disease, endometritis, cervicitis and Pelvic Inflammatory Disease.
Most of the good bacteria and organisms that maintain the vagina overtime.Believe that bacterial vaginosis home remedies for bacterial vaginosis natural cures which have a discharge that accompanies the BV usually comes along with other lactobacilli strains.Good thing there are some natural remedies are better off just letting the cap touch the lips or mouth area.Bacterial vaginosis occurs because of the good bacteria will increase immunity due to the bacterial vaginosis are often prescribed.For insertion into the cap, then pour the medication have worn off, both good and bad bacteria to get rid of this condition are present.
Bacterial Vaginosis Vs Trichomoniasis
And this is with an over the counter creams and lotions you can make it easier for you to talk about baking soda, well taking half a teaspoon of grapefruit seed extract encourage antifungal activity and certain other nuts can provide an immense relief and support the beneficial bacteria in the process.You see, bacterial vaginosis can go ahead and visit your own resources and give quick relief from the vagina directly or dip a tampon in the vagina.These treatments do wonders in leveling the battlefield against vaginosis and one of the normal balance of the causes.So, what should you be excited if I leave the vagina that causes the BV causing such a personal point of view, I found that more than once or twice daily with warm water and drink you need to have the condition, which is very effective at killing off bacteria.After all, you have the ability of the body goes down and cannot be contacted through sexual intercourse.
Ironically, the very essential that you will search for a bacterial vaginosis start.If you want an infection due to the doctor's.An imbalance of the treatments that are a few drops of this infection.Tea tree oil in it eliminate vaginal infection results when certain bacteria inside your vagina to treat the root cause of the infection.In the current digital age you can pound the garlic has shown that a wide array of bacteria present in all probabilities antibiotics and over the counter medications.
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I like the attitude but I made a deliberate and a little loose mental calculation 🧮 and I decided to the best of my ability to give myself 🤨 more time. It was an independent choice. The premise was I am always there on a Monday when no one wants to show up. Like showing up early to the gym 🏃🏼‍♀️ 💪🏾, I want to not be there today to alter the forces fate thrust upon us. Change it up. I really didn’t want to get out of bed 🛏. It is so cozy. I had difficulty falling asleep 💤 —surprise. I had my alarm ⏰ on at 600a and I feel that everybody is enjoying 😊 the weekend and I want to get going. I had plans to wake up fairly early and be on my art 🎨 desk to do some conceptual writing ✍🏾 plans 📓. Instead, I made some pumpkin 🎃 spice fit Americano ☕️ to get my start of the 7 day going. I found it really sweet 🥄. I am not sure 🤔 if it’s the same about you it really depends on how cluttered, busied, full, the mood and the wirings in your brain 🧠 if you are a thinker 🤓 like something is always going in on like perpetual knowing of what’s to do or just random stuff that needs to be done ✅. Sometimes, I turn that gear ⚙️ off and I am like what do I feel like doing, oooh 😯 that is exciting or I might forget let’s follow on that, hold that thought 💭 or it presented itself. Things are hanging around me and they are proceeded for accomplishment when I get to it. When I feel like it. When my executive functions get going, mmmmhm, I can be scary manically formidable. The only l snag is it is to without methods 😏. I shall make you find the answer if at all in like years spend in the clinical area and hours pored over on books. I did a lot of self- care yesterday. Today, I want to contrast and point self-management. Those are two different things and I shall drive the point. So what are the stuff that I did to kindle 🔥 my spirits, passion, creativity, inspiration, energy ⚡️. In an essence not look 👀 like crap.
(1) Nutrition
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It might not be the most balanced diet but I made an effort to eat 🍽 my breakfast 🍳, enjoy 😊 foods that I like and not skip a meal 🥘 at all.
(2) Intellectualize
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I am a thinker 👓 without a doubt. I was humoring myself that I am not in a cognitive decline because a lot of academic stuff really gets me going. I have my reasons and natural liking towards them and I simply follow my inclinations. Without touching on them I feel like crap as if the nap 💤 was a total easy waste of time. Nothing is going on.
(3) Prepping
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Self-management is sort of preparation although much or it is making sure thing are not just done ✅ but in the best possible way and the are actually check off. You are not doing them automatically and just doing the work in the advantage of place. You listen 👂🏾 to yourself. You know where you stand. You can tell what you care about. You realize where you fall short and commit to doing better and sustaining those changes. I have been putting my dish 🍽 🧽 washing. My Dad recommends that I do them daily because it’s helpful. I live boho. Whatever occurs to me. I have a sore throat today and it makes me wonder what dirty stuff I came across that made it’s way to my oral surfaces. This is putting a seamless week started because I have the things I need ready.
(4) Pampering
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When I was a nursing 👩🏼‍⚕️ student, I wondered if my skin was as horrible as my sister when she sat for me in the facial 🧖🏼‍♀️ chair in Sephora. Even when I was a kid I spend Sunday masking my hair. I do my nails 💅🏾 when I am watching TV. Do I scrub? I had tons of moisturizers and of course Victoria’s Secret lotions 🧴. Ooh 😯, sweet 🥰 perfume. Nothing has change. But life has. Scrubbing my skin has enliven me. It wakes you up and depending on the brush strokes and the heaviness of your hand, you can feel the tingling and the texture of the bod bristles on your bod. All I can think 🤔 of is tighter skin, better tone and texture, smooth, exfoliate and do something while you wait for your derm medication 💊 to take effect. My sunspots improve like by 50% each time. I chose a dark and black glittery was appropriate to dec my hands. I put on a long satin slip after shower 🚿. I checked my nose 👃🏾 first thing in the morning 🌞 and it was bad clogged. My gawd, what a difference after I applied the pores strip. Mmmmhm. It’s an essential. I remem I have this Clinique soap 🧼 I got that takes care of balckheads. Perfect. I am my own facial spa technician. I complimented my sister at her bright face. It improved. She looks so much not work worn like any person with tons of busy repsonsibilities.
(5) Find the joy is simple things
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My sister only got me a $75 💵 giftcard with my parents. I was expecting $100 and that means I have to spend half more to cover a regular not wireless AirPods. I inquired with my Mom the money 💰 for my birthday 🎁. I shall get a lot Thanksgiving like a coat 🧥 and $150 so I should not blow it over proportion. I am getting a lot as it. But when I can, I share. I allowed my sister to get my complimentary hydra skincare service because I want to show how great it was. I am putting my Mom on the chair too. She has great skin. I offered her my birthday 🎂 freebie which I am not going to use because I am on strict big C soap 🧼 regimen. She grabbed some of the stuff the gal use on her face. Her hair money for Santo’s. She didn’t want it so holiday 🎄 give aways for me. Jammy 🐈 was checking it out and he was so cute like always. He likes pulling away now because Inalso give his bros like a lot of attention. But he knows I love 💕 him and I remember the first day we met. It softened my heart ❤️.
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Yup, I saw stuff that I have been meaning to give my sister. I have been holding off on getting her part of her birthday 🎁gift and I wanted to give these extra gym clothes that once fit me. I am getting her something different, so I decided like what I always say, “There is no such thing as perfect timing.” It feels good to be kind to others 💕.
(6) Organize
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Jamesicle 🐈 and Sparky ⚡️ was partying in my room. But of course, the little one more so. He was playing with me as I change the sheets and look 👀, his territory. I feel more at ease that I can more freely and I have some room to move. It’s a great thing. I was itchy coming from my 🥳 birthday party and I wondered if I ate something that cause hives. Could I also be stressed 😫 out unconsciously. I showered 🧼 and lotioned and it was a little better. Being neat sometimes relieves that emotion that nothing is going right. Anyone learned to let go of things not being exactly where you want them to be and moving forward on an unexpected turn of events and these things happening more than once or twice in your day. Mmmmhm, reactions and being mindful. I remembered I want more clothes and I am like I have only worn these GAPs and Abercrombie once. Yes, I have nothing with tags 🏷 anymore but why can’t I wear them again. I could pitch my long sleeves and get new ones and I should consider letting go of my is scarves 🧣 to let new things in. I have a desk to unleash my creative 🖌🖍✂️📏✒️ endeavors. There are new sticker book 📚 sets some for them are $50, most at $20. I want to expand my already big collection to decorate my notebooks 📓. Right, I need more writing 🖊 utensils. I have a lot of Nudestix from last year 💄. I love 💕 the consistency. They are sticky lipglossy. But I am eager to receive and get more of the 👁 eyeliners. I adore ❤️ the make. I can see more pillows on my bed 🛏 and I should consider sheets to no. The tray I wanted has sold out 💲💲💲💲 but they always come up with new things and sometimes you get what you exactly want when you have the allowance allocated for them. I have tons of cold 🥶 weather gears and they are arranged straight for easy reach. Do I need to do laundry 🧺. We are again, administrative today. No execution. More strategy. Formulating goals 🥅 is more like it. You have to know and have some idea 💡 to make smooth check off ✔️ of things accomplished 🏆.
Life is not passing you by. I so want to be you right as if you are like a graduate student 👩🏼‍🎓 of computer 👩🏼‍💻 science. The last time I check you didn’t have CEOs, doctors and lawyers asking you out. I hear your man went to community college not like Miami because you guys are rich. 😂 Don’t forget like brainy. He’s what making $4k wiping butts and you some low administrative work at $3k. That’s a combined $7k. That’s a lot. Childcare is like covered. Yeah, I am like good for nothing.
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MERIDA: A KITCHY KITCHEN GUIDE
Want Claire’s entire guide to Merida? Check out her PDF!
WHY MERIDA?
The Landscape:
Mérida lies about 20 miles from the Gulf of Mexico on the Yucatán, and about 100 miles from numerous Mayan ruins. Cenotes, primal sink holes that act as oases in the sweltering jungle, dot the map to the south and east through the peninsula. Proximity to wilderness and proximity to history gives Mérida the qualities of uno pueblo magico – a place where the modern, colonial and indigenes intersect in a pouring out of creativity and yes, magic. Our driver Daniel explains as we buzz through the parched bush of the Yucatán, that uno pueblo magico also has excellent food and artisans, touched by the Mayan equivalent to the muses. This sounds perfect to me, who’s coming to Mérida for a weekend of relaxation, and perhaps a little magico.
THE STAY
The michelin guide has a famous criterion for three stars, “Exceptional cuisine, worth a special journey.” To me, Coqui Coqui is an exceptional experience, worth a special journey to the heart of the Yucatán. Nestled on the bathroom counter of models, celebrities, and hip urbanites, the perfumery’s products are distinct in their jungle meets old world elegance aesthetic. Their scents conjure up images of colonial haciendas, overrun with the flora and fauna of the Yucatán, Coqui Coqui’s base of operations and source for inspiration and ingredients. The line of thirteen scents extends from candles and perfumes to bath oils, linen sprays and custom amenities for each of their four residences, each of which has a personalized fragrance. Tulum is dewy coconut, Coba is lush and green mint, Vallodolid is roses dried with tobacco, and Mérida is the scent of cigar box, inspired by the surrounding tobacco plantations.
The residence in Mérida is why I’m here. The last time I was in Tulum, I enjoyed a few meals at Coqui Coqui and was immediately charmed. The style was effortless and worn in, the tiny perfumery was an unexpected gem on that stretch of beach, and the chicken mole sandwiches were enough to sell me on their own. My trip to Tulum overall was not the quiet journey I was hoping for, but it introduced me to the Yucatán – it’s food, history, and culture – and that was something I wanted to explore further. Coqui Coqui had residences dotted across the peninsula, and I had heard of Mérida, the capital of the Yucatán state, as a pastel oasis in the jungle. Trusting that planning a trip around a Coqui Coqui residence would be worth it, I booked the trip. The hotel was full for almost every night of my window, but I was able to secure a spot. I booked the rest of my trip at the other premier boutique hotel and spa in Mérida, Rosas y Xocolate.
Arriving at Coqui Coqui, near Parque de Santa Lucia in the heart of Mérida, my husband and I enter through the L’Epicerie, a small boutique shimmering with Coqui Coqui’s bottles of perfume and glass candles. Beatrice, the manager, welcomes us. An Italian expat living in Mérida, she’s effortlessly chic but matter-of-fact in tone. Throughout my stay I pepper her with questions, running my itinerary past her to make sure it passes muster. Fortunately there are only a few adjustments she suggests. We’ve arrived early, so we take a seat in the spa courtyard, a cement tiled space shaded by lofty plastered walls and vines. The cook brings out a little cake and a selection of signature teas for us to try, offering some local honey to go with it. The space is small but maximized. Sitting on a 4000 square foot lot (and this is just me eyeballing it), the residence is indeed a home. Completely private with 15 foot walls, every inch serves a purpose. The marble kitchen opens onto the patio for easy access, the fountain echoes off of the tile near the outdoor bathtub and one room spa; stairs curls up to an outdoor breakfast patio, and further still to a wading pool. When we get to our room, it occurs to me that this is all for just us.
The residence is a one room hotel, where the guest gets the entire upstairs floor and patio to themselves. The room itself is gorgeously appointed in a stripped down, colonial style. High ceilings with rich drapes accenting the cement tile floor and minimalist decor, I got practically giddy as I bounced around the easily thousand square foot space. The canopy bed was large with soft, thin sheets; there were two gigantic bath tubs side by side, and then there was the amenities bag. I’m not above lusting over the free soap at a hotel, and I hoarded the contents of this bag like dragon’s gold. A mini bath oil and perfume in both Tabaco and Flor de Naranjo, hand soaps in both scents, custom shampoo and conditioner, and even chic little toothbrushes in tortoise and black were squirreled away into my suitcase immediately. We then walked out to the pool patio and lingered there for the afternoon.
The next morning were our spa treatments – deep tissue massages in the downstairs space. Every scent is laid out as a massage oil, including scents that are rare or hard to find back in the states. I chose Rosas Secas, which smells like an earthy fresh rose with a hint of tobacco. It’s almost impossible to find a perfect rose scent that doesn’t go powdery, soapy, or grandma’s purse, but Rosas Secas was minimalist and modern. Before the massage, you can soak in the large bath by the fountain (it’s in a very private back corner of the property) to loosen and warm up your muscles. The massage itself is deep and effective, while still being relaxing. It’s presented in an a la carte manner – no hot stones or add ons, which feels appropriate for the simplicity of the space. The other options on the spa menu include a one hour Swedish massage ($90) and a one hour organic facial made with oatmeal, honey and avocado (also $90). Loose, relaxed, and smelling wonderful, we left Coqui Coqui for a day in town.
SAFETY & TRANSPORTATION
Walking southward on the thronging Calle 58 in search of hamacas, jumping off the side walk into the street to avoid bumping abuelas exiting the bus or panaderas selling their wares, I paused at Calle 73. In two blocks I had gone from hot, noisy, and crowded to breezy silent emptiness, excluding the dozens of ladies of the night hovering on the sidewalks. That’s how quickly Mérida can change. One block is Easter Egg colonial mansions and the next is empty tiendas with “for rent” signs. It’s a technicolor checkerboard. As a rule, the farther norther you go, especially via the major avenues, the tonier (and honestly, more boring) you get. All of a sudden the panaderas are replaced by Starbucks (I counted three in a ten minute cab ride), and the high-end restaurants are in curated strip malls. The farther south you go, the less developed, commercial, and safe it gets. The happy balance is in el centro, near the Casa Montejo, where the plazas, shops, and snacks, coalesce into the perfect hour long walk. Mérida is on a convenient grid system, with odd numbered streets running east/west and even numbered streets running north/ south. It’s almost impossible to find street numbers, so most places are described by the cross streets. The city is quite safe north of Calle 65, but during the evening it’s best to take a taxi if you have to walk more than a few minutes.
WHAT TO PACK
The best time to visit Mérida, or the Yucatán in general, is from the late fall through the spring. That’s when the tropical weather is its least humid and most yielding. No rain and temperatures in the mid 80s welcomed me as the plane touched down twenty minutes from the center of Mérida. The locals kept mentioning how cold it got at night, but I never noticed more than a 15 degree difference – compared to the frigid evening air of Mexico City (dropping from 70 in the day to 40 at night). The tone is quite casual in the day, and just barely less so in the evening, though I didn’t notice any requirements beyond a shirt on your back and shoes on your feet.
Packing List:
1 pair comfortable, chic sandals 1 pair close toed shoes – or climbing down to the cenotes or exploring ancient ruins, my snakeskin slip ons were fine for this, as would be desert boots.
2 light weight shirts – cotton is best.
1 pair shorts
1 pair light pants – linen or silk is ideal.
2 dresses, one light day dress and one slightly more formal one
1 bathing suit
1 light jacket – I had a white Jenni Kayne silk blazer I wore at night.
1 light sweater or shawl – I had a traditional rebozo scarf by Carla Fernandez to throw on when the nights got cold.
A giant hat – The sun can pound on your skin, so a big, light straw hat is best)
Sunglasses – Shield yourself from the sunlight bouncing off the pale colonial buildings.
Sunscreen – I prefer Aesop’s 50 spf sunscreen; great protection with none of the usual additives found in generic sunscreens.
Dry Shampoo – the weather leans toward humid, so expect to use a bunch of this to give your hair texture. Bug Spray – If you’re visiting during the wet season,or immediately after it, make sure to spray yourself before venturing out to areas like the cenotes or ruins.
SHOPPING
Other than camping out inside Coqui Coqui’s L’Espicerie, the shopping in Mérida is varied in quality and style, but not category. The area is best known for its astonishing weavings, and you need to pick up una hamaca (a hammock), una guayabera (men’s linen shirt), una huipil (a women’s embroidered tunic, or any number of baskets, blankets, and rugs.
Note about haggling: Some shops expect haggling, others recoil at it, and it’s pretty easy to tell the difference. Curated shops with hangers and a specifically styled aesthetic tend to have the prices locked in, and if you attempt to haggle you will look awkward and boorish. Shops near the plaza with stack and stacks of rugs next to exploding shelves of pottery expect and encourage a good haggle. The best I managed was 40% off the price tag.
Hammocks: The best hammocks I found (and I went in dozens of shops) were in Guayaberas Tita (Calle 59 between 60 and 62), but Hamacas Maya gets an honorable mention. Not only was there a ton of variety, but Juan, the owner, also does custom orders. I placed my order on the first day of my trip and picked it up on my way to the airport. There are hammocks woven specifically for tourists that are only woven with one line of thread. The result is a rather flimsy contraption that can unspool the second there is a cut or tear anywhere. Locals use the five threaded hammocks, woven with very thin twine for the most comfortable experience. Practically every home in the area has one hanging in its porch, usually occupied during siesta. I longed for a hammock with fringe or tassels, but those typically have pieces of wood forcing the hammock to lie flat. I ended up ordering two hammocks, both with the higher quality five thread weave, in a natural cotton, without madera (wood) and with orilla (tassles), but not macrame, and haggled Juan down to $75 each. The cheaper, single thread hammocks cost closer to $30 each, and the gorgeous sisal ones (an agave fiber) at Coqui Coqui are about $300 each, to give you a comparison.
Guayaberas y Huipil
The guayabera is the iconic Cuban button down, worn untucked, usually paired with a cigar and straw hat, worn by heavies of the early 20th century. After the Cuban revolution, Yucatecans started weaving the popular shirt themselves. For the best ones, try Guayaberas Jack in the center of town (Calle 59 between 60 and 62), but skip on the cheap poly blends. Find the pure linen ones for the most authentic look, and comfort. Huipil are easily found all over the city, but my favorite were at Color Amor (Calle 55 between Calle 56 and Calle 58)
Other artisanal goods:
Coqui Coqui L’Espicerie // Calle 55 between Calle 64 and Calle 66
This is a must stop if spending the day in Mérida. Not only can you pick up a hard to find scent or bath product (I bought both Rosas Secas and Naranjo Negro perfume), you can also find locally created jewelry, and rebozo dresses – made of fabric woven on a waist loom – designed by Francesca Bonato, the co owner of Coqui Coqui. Honestly, I could’ve come to Mérida with the clothes on my back, shopped there, and would have been ready for the rest of my trip.
Kukul Boutik // Calle 55 between Calle 56 and Calle 58
This curated boutique is definitely more put together than the average artisan shop in the area. They carry the usual mix of woven and embroidered pieces, but their woven sisal (agave) pillowcases are especially beautiful.
Casa de las ArtesanaIas // Calle 63 between Calle 64 and Calle 66
This is a definite tourist spot, so don’t expect quality here. However, there is a large selection here and everything is quite inexpensive.
Ki Xocolatl // Calle 53 between Calle 60 and Calle 62 (inside the Parque de Santa Lucia) A belgian chocolatier in the Yucatán started this little chocolate boutique. You can purchase a cup of velvety hot chocolate, but I opted for bars of their pink peppercorn studded chocolate bars instead.
El Estudio // Paseo de Montejo between Calle 41 and Calle 43 (further north, near the Palacio Canton) This boutique has a fun, funky vibe of a 90s Urban Outfitters. Glitter crusted matchbooks emblazoned with a portrait of Frida Kahlo, vibrant skulls, and hand painted glassware fill the shelves.
FOOD & DRINK
: I might be biased by my pseudo-hipster ways, but the most flavorful, most delicious, and best food was from the local spots rather than the white tablecloth restaurants.
Street Food Tips: Stick to the places with the longest lines. If they’re popular, then they aren’t getting people sick regularly. Also look for older, professional types. Doctors, lawyers, and cops can’t afford to get sick from street meat, so they’ll be conservative with where they get their street food. Teenagers, on the other hand, play more fast and loose.
Look around: Does it look clean? Is food left sitting around? Use your eyes and nose to tell you if the food looks good to you. If you’re apprehensive, just walk to the next cart. Better safe than sorry!
Water/Ice: Potable water is an issue in Mexico, so if you’re buying a respado (shaved ice) or an icy drink, make sure it’s from a place that uses filtered water.
Have a plan: I’m a research nut, so I looked up street food spots in Tulum that my favorite food writers and publications recommended. It makes the hunt so much easier!
Marlin Azul // Calle 62 between Calle 57 and Calle 59
This tiny restaurant is possibly the best seafood in Mérida. There are a few different options on the menu, but honestly, when a giant platter of ceviche is in front of you, how can you think of anything else? The habanero salsa is especially good here as well.
El Cangrejito // Calle 57 between Calle 64 and Calle 66
Fish tacos for breakfast? Yes indeed, but a far departure from the Ensenada style. These are fresh, served with different sauces and garnishes. You walk up to the front and just point at whatever fillings you like. We got one of everything: bacalao with capers, fried white fish, camarones ceviche, and my favorite, the langostino.
La Michoacana // Multiple locations
Paletas are a must, and La Michoacana is an easy choice. There’s a rainbow of flavors, but mamey is my favorite. If you’re not familiar, it’s a tropical fruit that’s fuzzy and brown on the outside (not unlike a kiwi) and with a rich red flesh that tastes like sweet potato pie. But hey, I won’t blame you if you go with mango con chile.
El Colón Sorbetes y Dulces Finos // Two locations, up on Paseo de Montejo and in the Zocalo
Situated right across the zócalo (main square), El Colón has been serving freshly made sorbet (without extra sugar and preservatives) for one hundred year. The tables on the sidewalk are perfect for people watching and cooling off on a sweltering Meridian afternoon. I ordered my favorite, mamay, but try the guava or tamarindo for a bright kick.
Apaola // Calle 53 between Calle 60 and Calle 62 (inside the Parque de Santa Lucia)
Combining Mexican, Oaxacan, and Yucatecan influences, Apaola is a favorite restaurant amongst travelers. Located inside Parque de Santa Lucia, the restaurant spills out onto a lovely courtyard. The menu is filled with modern fusion dishes (the appetizers were best, so I’d recommend ordering more of those), so don’t expect to find cochinita pibil on the menu. The mezcal and tequila selection is excellent, and the restaurant is very popular, so make sure to make reservations.
Tacos at Wayané, Mérida, Mexico // The corner of Calle 20 and Calle 15 just north of the Parque de Itzimná
Pronounced “why-en-AY,” the name is Mayan for, “here we are.” That’s the perfect name for this taco stand, a favorite amongst locals. This is an almuerzo spot. It’s not breakfast or lunch, but mid morning snack time. The Loría family have run the Wayan’e street stand for 20 years. They serve savory tacos and tortas throughout the morning, scooping flavorful fillings like smoky chicken fajitas and scrambled eggs with Swiss chard out of clay pots that customers point to. All dishes are from 8 to 12 pesos. Everything is cooked fresh every morning and when the food is gone, the place closes down for the day, usually by 2:00 pm. It’s a drive from the center of town, so expect to taxi.
Néctar // Av. Andrés García Lavín, between Calle 41 and Calle 43
Mérida’s newest haute cuisine restaurant is Nectar, where the ambitious chef Roberto Solis, having done time in the kitchens of Noma, Per Se, and the Fat Duck, plays with indigenous flavors and French techniques. My favorite dish was actually the dessert, which played with texture of coconut and was dusted with charred rosemary.
K’u’uk // Paseo de Montejo and Calle 27A (on the round about)
Taking haute cuisine a step further, K’u’uk presents symbolic and metaphoric dishes, relating to Mayan culture. Chef Pedro Evia utilizes locally sourced ingredients and inventive modern gastronomy to create a palette bending experience. If you’re going to do one “big meal” on your trip to Mérida, go here.
Chaya Maya // On the corner of Calle 57 and Calle 62
I’m usually leery of restaurants where servers dress up in traditional costumes, seeing it as a ploy for tourists, but Chaya Maya is actually enjoyed by the local population as well. This place is all about the Yucatán, so go for Los Tres Mosqueteros, or The Three Musketeers, for a nice overview of three classic Yucatecan dishes: relleno negro (a black sauce made from burnt chiles and spices) over pork; papadzul (egg enchiladas); and pipián (a sauce with a pumpkin seed base) over turkey. There are several other locations, but I like this one’s low key energy
Kii Wik // Avenida Garcia Lavin and Calle 37-B
From the team behind K’u’uk, Kii Wik is a small cafe in the tonier part of town. It’s pretty busy, but has excellent coffee and chilequiles, along with a cute bakery and gourmet shop.
Oliva Enoteca & Kitchen // On the corner of Calle 47 & Calle 54
If you don’t feel like Mexican, Oliva is a beautiful choice. With wine personally selected by the Chef to complement the cuisine, and modern rustic dishes that include an array of burrata, lemon scented ricotta with shrimp, daily fish, and simple antipasti, it’s a beautiful bit of Europe in the heart of the Yucatán.
Poxeria // Paseo de Montejo between Calle 41 and Calle 43 (further north, near the Palacio Canton)
Located next door to El Estudio (the boutique I mentioned above), we stumbled across this coffee and pox (pronounced posh) shop quite unexpectedly. The coffee is from Chiapas and honestly, the best we had in Mérida. Pox is an interesting choice when you’re over mezcal – it’s corn based and tastes quite a bit like moonshine, which isn’t surprising considering that it’s 53% ABV.
Hacienda Teya // Mérida-Cancún Highway, Kilometer 12.5 (about 20 minutes outside of Mérida)
Inside this 17th-century plantation that switched from cattle to henequen, used for making rope, at the end of the 19th century, is a boisterous family restaurant. Large tables are packed with families enjoying a post-misas (we were there on Sunday) meal. Surprisingly, there were no tourists, just locals. Try the classics like sopa de lima, or the sample platter that includes cochinita pibil, Puntas de filete al xcatic, and poc chuc.
SIGHTS
Catedral de Mérida // Calle 60 between Calle 61 and Calle 63
This almost 500 year old Cathedral hovers over the city center, with a constant flow of observants moving in and out of its imposing doors. Finished in 1598, the cathedral is a combination of late renaissance and early baroque styles, with obvious influence from the Roman and Moorish tinged Andalusia.
Casa de Montejo // Calle 63 between Calle 60 and Calle 62
A bank is now housed behind the brilliant façade of this extremely rare example of 16th century civil architecture, but take a step in, and you’ll find a small free museum featuring seasonal exhibits and a preserved dining room from the original house. The ceiling frescoes are gorgeous and the gift shop is actually a lovely mix of artisanal products that aren’t seen anywhere else in the city.
Palacio Cantón // Paseo de Montejo between Calle 41 and Calle 43
Nestled in the center of Paseo de Montejo, an avendue lined with henequen funded Beaux Arts-style mansions, lies the Palacio Cantón. Built in the first decade of the twentieth century as a family residence for General Canton (one of the most prominent figures of his time), it now houses the Mayan Anthropological Museum. Since 1980, its permanent exhibition about the pre-Hispanic Mayan society is presented on the main floor, with exhibitions, educational workshops and cultural events offered upstairs.
Chichén Itzá
An hour and a bit away from Mérida The stepped pyramids, temples, columned arcades, and other stone structures of Chichén Itzá were sacred to the Maya, and the center of their spiritual life from A.D. 750 to 1200. Go in the afternoon, when the Temple of Kukulkan, also known as El Castillo, reveals itself in the light. This impressive step pyramid demonstrates the accuracy and importance of Maya astronomy, which is specifically oriented to catch the light, creating the illusion of an undulating feathered snake going down the steps. This even happens in the afternoon, and is easier to see the closer you are to the spring solstice. The previous structure was 17 degrees off, so the Mayans made an adjustment, and 52 years later (as dictated by their calendar to be a full period cycle) corrected it with the structure that now stands. The whole complex is awe inspiring in scope, especially when you realize they built it without the use of wheels. We wandered over to the ball court, the largest in the Americas measuring 554 feet long and 231 feet wide.These ritual games were a spiritual rite, with two teams of seven trying to hit a rubber ball through an impossible looking small, high hoop. The winner was put to death, a fact that a German couple on the tour with us refused to believe. It was considered an honor to die, as the games were for the gods’ glory, and not the players.
Cenotes
There are cenotes all of the region, but the one we stopped by on our way back from Chichén Itzá, near Yokdzonot. A cenote is a natural pit, or sinkhole, that exposes groundwater underneath, sometimes used by the ancient Maya for sacrificial offerings (usually women who would jump in as an sacrifice to the water god, Chaac). Now they’re open as little oases in the jungle heat. There are three different types of cenotes: jug cenotes, with a small hole at the top; cave cenotes, where you enter through a cave; and my favorite, cylinder cenotes which have vertical walls. The reason why those are my favorite is a bit vain, but I like how beautifully cylinder cenotes photograph. The light bounces on the light, adventurous swimmers can dive in from high up the side, and tree roots dangle overhead. Skip Progresso Beach, which is very privatized and a bit of a challenge to navigate if you’re unfamiliar with the area, and jump into a cenote instead.
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MERIDA: A KITCHY KITCHEN GUIDE
Want Claire’s entire guide to Merida? Check out her PDF!
WHY MERIDA?
The Landscape:
Mérida lies about 20 miles from the Gulf of Mexico on the Yucatán, and about 100 miles from numerous Mayan ruins. Cenotes, primal sink holes that act as oases in the sweltering jungle, dot the map to the south and east through the peninsula. Proximity to wilderness and proximity to history gives Mérida the qualities of uno pueblo magico – a place where the modern, colonial and indigenes intersect in a pouring out of creativity and yes, magic. Our driver Daniel explains as we buzz through the parched bush of the Yucatán, that uno pueblo magico also has excellent food and artisans, touched by the Mayan equivalent to the muses. This sounds perfect to me, who’s coming to Mérida for a weekend of relaxation, and perhaps a little magico.
THE STAY
The michelin guide has a famous criterion for three stars, “Exceptional cuisine, worth a special journey.” To me, Coqui Coqui is an exceptional experience, worth a special journey to the heart of the Yucatán. Nestled on the bathroom counter of models, celebrities, and hip urbanites, the perfumery’s products are distinct in their jungle meets old world elegance aesthetic. Their scents conjure up images of colonial haciendas, overrun with the flora and fauna of the Yucatán, Coqui Coqui’s base of operations and source for inspiration and ingredients. The line of thirteen scents extends from candles and perfumes to bath oils, linen sprays and custom amenities for each of their four residences, each of which has a personalized fragrance. Tulum is dewy coconut, Coba is lush and green mint, Vallodolid is roses dried with tobacco, and Mérida is the scent of cigar box, inspired by the surrounding tobacco plantations.
The residence in Mérida is why I’m here. The last time I was in Tulum, I enjoyed a few meals at Coqui Coqui and was immediately charmed. The style was effortless and worn in, the tiny perfumery was an unexpected gem on that stretch of beach, and the chicken mole sandwiches were enough to sell me on their own. My trip to Tulum overall was not the quiet journey I was hoping for, but it introduced me to the Yucatán – it’s food, history, and culture – and that was something I wanted to explore further. Coqui Coqui had residences dotted across the peninsula, and I had heard of Mérida, the capital of the Yucatán state, as a pastel oasis in the jungle. Trusting that planning a trip around a Coqui Coqui residence would be worth it, I booked the trip. The hotel was full for almost every night of my window, but I was able to secure a spot. I booked the rest of my trip at the other premier boutique hotel and spa in Mérida, Rosas y Xocolate.
Arriving at Coqui Coqui, near Parque de Santa Lucia in the heart of Mérida, my husband and I enter through the L’Epicerie, a small boutique shimmering with Coqui Coqui’s bottles of perfume and glass candles. Beatrice, the manager, welcomes us. An Italian expat living in Mérida, she’s effortlessly chic but matter-of-fact in tone. Throughout my stay I pepper her with questions, running my itinerary past her to make sure it passes muster. Fortunately there are only a few adjustments she suggests. We’ve arrived early, so we take a seat in the spa courtyard, a cement tiled space shaded by lofty plastered walls and vines. The cook brings out a little cake and a selection of signature teas for us to try, offering some local honey to go with it. The space is small but maximized. Sitting on a 4000 square foot lot (and this is just me eyeballing it), the residence is indeed a home. Completely private with 15 foot walls, every inch serves a purpose. The marble kitchen opens onto the patio for easy access, the fountain echoes off of the tile near the outdoor bathtub and one room spa; stairs curls up to an outdoor breakfast patio, and further still to a wading pool. When we get to our room, it occurs to me that this is all for just us.
The residence is a one room hotel, where the guest gets the entire upstairs floor and patio to themselves. The room itself is gorgeously appointed in a stripped down, colonial style. High ceilings with rich drapes accenting the cement tile floor and minimalist decor, I got practically giddy as I bounced around the easily thousand square foot space. The canopy bed was large with soft, thin sheets; there were two gigantic bath tubs side by side, and then there was the amenities bag. I’m not above lusting over the free soap at a hotel, and I hoarded the contents of this bag like dragon’s gold. A mini bath oil and perfume in both Tabaco and Flor de Naranjo, hand soaps in both scents, custom shampoo and conditioner, and even chic little toothbrushes in tortoise and black were squirreled away into my suitcase immediately. We then walked out to the pool patio and lingered there for the afternoon.
The next morning were our spa treatments – deep tissue massages in the downstairs space. Every scent is laid out as a massage oil, including scents that are rare or hard to find back in the states. I chose Rosas Secas, which smells like an earthy fresh rose with a hint of tobacco. It’s almost impossible to find a perfect rose scent that doesn’t go powdery, soapy, or grandma’s purse, but Rosas Secas was minimalist and modern. Before the massage, you can soak in the large bath by the fountain (it’s in a very private back corner of the property) to loosen and warm up your muscles. The massage itself is deep and effective, while still being relaxing. It’s presented in an a la carte manner – no hot stones or add ons, which feels appropriate for the simplicity of the space. The other options on the spa menu include a one hour Swedish massage ($90) and a one hour organic facial made with oatmeal, honey and avocado (also $90). Loose, relaxed, and smelling wonderful, we left Coqui Coqui for a day in town.
SAFETY & TRANSPORTATION
Walking southward on the thronging Calle 58 in search of hamacas, jumping off the side walk into the street to avoid bumping abuelas exiting the bus or panaderas selling their wares, I paused at Calle 73. In two blocks I had gone from hot, noisy, and crowded to breezy silent emptiness, excluding the dozens of ladies of the night hovering on the sidewalks. That’s how quickly Mérida can change. One block is Easter Egg colonial mansions and the next is empty tiendas with “for rent” signs. It’s a technicolor checkerboard. As a rule, the farther norther you go, especially via the major avenues, the tonier (and honestly, more boring) you get. All of a sudden the panaderas are replaced by Starbucks (I counted three in a ten minute cab ride), and the high-end restaurants are in curated strip malls. The farther south you go, the less developed, commercial, and safe it gets. The happy balance is in el centro, near the Casa Montejo, where the plazas, shops, and snacks, coalesce into the perfect hour long walk. Mérida is on a convenient grid system, with odd numbered streets running east/west and even numbered streets running north/ south. It’s almost impossible to find street numbers, so most places are described by the cross streets. The city is quite safe north of Calle 65, but during the evening it’s best to take a taxi if you have to walk more than a few minutes.
WHAT TO PACK
The best time to visit Mérida, or the Yucatán in general, is from the late fall through the spring. That’s when the tropical weather is its least humid and most yielding. No rain and temperatures in the mid 80s welcomed me as the plane touched down twenty minutes from the center of Mérida. The locals kept mentioning how cold it got at night, but I never noticed more than a 15 degree difference – compared to the frigid evening air of Mexico City (dropping from 70 in the day to 40 at night). The tone is quite casual in the day, and just barely less so in the evening, though I didn’t notice any requirements beyond a shirt on your back and shoes on your feet.
Packing List:
1 pair comfortable, chic sandals 1 pair close toed shoes – or climbing down to the cenotes or exploring ancient ruins, my snakeskin slip ons were fine for this, as would be desert boots.
2 light weight shirts – cotton is best.
1 pair shorts
1 pair light pants – linen or silk is ideal.
2 dresses, one light day dress and one slightly more formal one
1 bathing suit
1 light jacket – I had a white Jenni Kayne silk blazer I wore at night.
1 light sweater or shawl – I had a traditional rebozo scarf by Carla Fernandez to throw on when the nights got cold.
A giant hat – The sun can pound on your skin, so a big, light straw hat is best)
Sunglasses – Shield yourself from the sunlight bouncing off the pale colonial buildings.
Sunscreen – I prefer Aesop’s 50 spf sunscreen; great protection with none of the usual additives found in generic sunscreens.
Dry Shampoo – the weather leans toward humid, so expect to use a bunch of this to give your hair texture. Bug Spray – If you’re visiting during the wet season,or immediately after it, make sure to spray yourself before venturing out to areas like the cenotes or ruins.
SHOPPING
Other than camping out inside Coqui Coqui’s L’Espicerie, the shopping in Mérida is varied in quality and style, but not category. The area is best known for its astonishing weavings, and you need to pick up una hamaca (a hammock), una guayabera (men’s linen shirt), una huipil (a women’s embroidered tunic, or any number of baskets, blankets, and rugs.
Note about haggling: Some shops expect haggling, others recoil at it, and it’s pretty easy to tell the difference. Curated shops with hangers and a specifically styled aesthetic tend to have the prices locked in, and if you attempt to haggle you will look awkward and boorish. Shops near the plaza with stack and stacks of rugs next to exploding shelves of pottery expect and encourage a good haggle. The best I managed was 40% off the price tag.
Hammocks: The best hammocks I found (and I went in dozens of shops) were in Guayaberas Tita (Calle 59 between 60 and 62), but Hamacas Maya gets an honorable mention. Not only was there a ton of variety, but Juan, the owner, also does custom orders. I placed my order on the first day of my trip and picked it up on my way to the airport. There are hammocks woven specifically for tourists that are only woven with one line of thread. The result is a rather flimsy contraption that can unspool the second there is a cut or tear anywhere. Locals use the five threaded hammocks, woven with very thin twine for the most comfortable experience. Practically every home in the area has one hanging in its porch, usually occupied during siesta. I longed for a hammock with fringe or tassels, but those typically have pieces of wood forcing the hammock to lie flat. I ended up ordering two hammocks, both with the higher quality five thread weave, in a natural cotton, without madera (wood) and with orilla (tassles), but not macrame, and haggled Juan down to $75 each. The cheaper, single thread hammocks cost closer to $30 each, and the gorgeous sisal ones (an agave fiber) at Coqui Coqui are about $300 each, to give you a comparison.
Guayaberas y Huipil
The guayabera is the iconic Cuban button down, worn untucked, usually paired with a cigar and straw hat, worn by heavies of the early 20th century. After the Cuban revolution, Yucatecans started weaving the popular shirt themselves. For the best ones, try Guayaberas Jack in the center of town (Calle 59 between 60 and 62), but skip on the cheap poly blends. Find the pure linen ones for the most authentic look, and comfort. Huipil are easily found all over the city, but my favorite were at Color Amor (Calle 55 between Calle 56 and Calle 58)
Other artisanal goods:
Coqui Coqui L’Espicerie // Calle 55 between Calle 64 and Calle 66
This is a must stop if spending the day in Mérida. Not only can you pick up a hard to find scent or bath product (I bought both Rosas Secas and Naranjo Negro perfume), you can also find locally created jewelry, and rebozo dresses – made of fabric woven on a waist loom – designed by Francesca Bonato, the co owner of Coqui Coqui. Honestly, I could’ve come to Mérida with the clothes on my back, shopped there, and would have been ready for the rest of my trip.
Kukul Boutik // Calle 55 between Calle 56 and Calle 58
This curated boutique is definitely more put together than the average artisan shop in the area. They carry the usual mix of woven and embroidered pieces, but their woven sisal (agave) pillowcases are especially beautiful.
Casa de las ArtesanaIas // Calle 63 between Calle 64 and Calle 66
This is a definite tourist spot, so don’t expect quality here. However, there is a large selection here and everything is quite inexpensive.
Ki Xocolatl // Calle 53 between Calle 60 and Calle 62 (inside the Parque de Santa Lucia) A belgian chocolatier in the Yucatán started this little chocolate boutique. You can purchase a cup of velvety hot chocolate, but I opted for bars of their pink peppercorn studded chocolate bars instead.
El Estudio // Paseo de Montejo between Calle 41 and Calle 43 (further north, near the Palacio Canton) This boutique has a fun, funky vibe of a 90s Urban Outfitters. Glitter crusted matchbooks emblazoned with a portrait of Frida Kahlo, vibrant skulls, and hand painted glassware fill the shelves.
FOOD & DRINK
: I might be biased by my pseudo-hipster ways, but the most flavorful, most delicious, and best food was from the local spots rather than the white tablecloth restaurants.
Street Food Tips: Stick to the places with the longest lines. If they’re popular, then they aren’t getting people sick regularly. Also look for older, professional types. Doctors, lawyers, and cops can’t afford to get sick from street meat, so they’ll be conservative with where they get their street food. Teenagers, on the other hand, play more fast and loose.
Look around: Does it look clean? Is food left sitting around? Use your eyes and nose to tell you if the food looks good to you. If you’re apprehensive, just walk to the next cart. Better safe than sorry!
Water/Ice: Potable water is an issue in Mexico, so if you’re buying a respado (shaved ice) or an icy drink, make sure it’s from a place that uses filtered water.
Have a plan: I’m a research nut, so I looked up street food spots in Tulum that my favorite food writers and publications recommended. It makes the hunt so much easier!
Marlin Azul // Calle 62 between Calle 57 and Calle 59
This tiny restaurant is possibly the best seafood in Mérida. There are a few different options on the menu, but honestly, when a giant platter of ceviche is in front of you, how can you think of anything else? The habanero salsa is especially good here as well.
El Cangrejito // Calle 57 between Calle 64 and Calle 66
Fish tacos for breakfast? Yes indeed, but a far departure from the Ensenada style. These are fresh, served with different sauces and garnishes. You walk up to the front and just point at whatever fillings you like. We got one of everything: bacalao with capers, fried white fish, camarones ceviche, and my favorite, the langostino.
La Michoacana // Multiple locations
Paletas are a must, and La Michoacana is an easy choice. There’s a rainbow of flavors, but mamey is my favorite. If you’re not familiar, it’s a tropical fruit that’s fuzzy and brown on the outside (not unlike a kiwi) and with a rich red flesh that tastes like sweet potato pie. But hey, I won’t blame you if you go with mango con chile.
El Colón Sorbetes y Dulces Finos // Two locations, up on Paseo de Montejo and in the Zocalo
Situated right across the zócalo (main square), El Colón has been serving freshly made sorbet (without extra sugar and preservatives) for one hundred year. The tables on the sidewalk are perfect for people watching and cooling off on a sweltering Meridian afternoon. I ordered my favorite, mamay, but try the guava or tamarindo for a bright kick.
Apaola // Calle 53 between Calle 60 and Calle 62 (inside the Parque de Santa Lucia)
Combining Mexican, Oaxacan, and Yucatecan influences, Apaola is a favorite restaurant amongst travelers. Located inside Parque de Santa Lucia, the restaurant spills out onto a lovely courtyard. The menu is filled with modern fusion dishes (the appetizers were best, so I’d recommend ordering more of those), so don’t expect to find cochinita pibil on the menu. The mezcal and tequila selection is excellent, and the restaurant is very popular, so make sure to make reservations.
Tacos at Wayané, Mérida, Mexico // The corner of Calle 20 and Calle 15 just north of the Parque de Itzimná
Pronounced “why-en-AY,” the name is Mayan for, “here we are.” That’s the perfect name for this taco stand, a favorite amongst locals. This is an almuerzo spot. It’s not breakfast or lunch, but mid morning snack time. The Loría family have run the Wayan’e street stand for 20 years. They serve savory tacos and tortas throughout the morning, scooping flavorful fillings like smoky chicken fajitas and scrambled eggs with Swiss chard out of clay pots that customers point to. All dishes are from 8 to 12 pesos. Everything is cooked fresh every morning and when the food is gone, the place closes down for the day, usually by 2:00 pm. It’s a drive from the center of town, so expect to taxi.
Néctar // Av. Andrés García Lavín, between Calle 41 and Calle 43
Mérida’s newest haute cuisine restaurant is Nectar, where the ambitious chef Roberto Solis, having done time in the kitchens of Noma, Per Se, and the Fat Duck, plays with indigenous flavors and French techniques. My favorite dish was actually the dessert, which played with texture of coconut and was dusted with charred rosemary.
K’u’uk // Paseo de Montejo and Calle 27A (on the round about)
Taking haute cuisine a step further, K’u’uk presents symbolic and metaphoric dishes, relating to Mayan culture. Chef Pedro Evia utilizes locally sourced ingredients and inventive modern gastronomy to create a palette bending experience. If you’re going to do one “big meal” on your trip to Mérida, go here.
Chaya Maya // On the corner of Calle 57 and Calle 62
I’m usually leery of restaurants where servers dress up in traditional costumes, seeing it as a ploy for tourists, but Chaya Maya is actually enjoyed by the local population as well. This place is all about the Yucatán, so go for Los Tres Mosqueteros, or The Three Musketeers, for a nice overview of three classic Yucatecan dishes: relleno negro (a black sauce made from burnt chiles and spices) over pork; papadzul (egg enchiladas); and pipián (a sauce with a pumpkin seed base) over turkey. There are several other locations, but I like this one’s low key energy
Kii Wik // Avenida Garcia Lavin and Calle 37-B
From the team behind K’u’uk, Kii Wik is a small cafe in the tonier part of town. It’s pretty busy, but has excellent coffee and chilequiles, along with a cute bakery and gourmet shop.
Oliva Enoteca & Kitchen // On the corner of Calle 47 & Calle 54
If you don’t feel like Mexican, Oliva is a beautiful choice. With wine personally selected by the Chef to complement the cuisine, and modern rustic dishes that include an array of burrata, lemon scented ricotta with shrimp, daily fish, and simple antipasti, it’s a beautiful bit of Europe in the heart of the Yucatán.
Poxeria // Paseo de Montejo between Calle 41 and Calle 43 (further north, near the Palacio Canton)
Located next door to El Estudio (the boutique I mentioned above), we stumbled across this coffee and pox (pronounced posh) shop quite unexpectedly. The coffee is from Chiapas and honestly, the best we had in Mérida. Pox is an interesting choice when you’re over mezcal – it’s corn based and tastes quite a bit like moonshine, which isn’t surprising considering that it’s 53% ABV.
Hacienda Teya // Mérida-Cancún Highway, Kilometer 12.5 (about 20 minutes outside of Mérida)
Inside this 17th-century plantation that switched from cattle to henequen, used for making rope, at the end of the 19th century, is a boisterous family restaurant. Large tables are packed with families enjoying a post-misas (we were there on Sunday) meal. Surprisingly, there were no tourists, just locals. Try the classics like sopa de lima, or the sample platter that includes cochinita pibil, Puntas de filete al xcatic, and poc chuc.
SIGHTS
Catedral de Mérida // Calle 60 between Calle 61 and Calle 63
This almost 500 year old Cathedral hovers over the city center, with a constant flow of observants moving in and out of its imposing doors. Finished in 1598, the cathedral is a combination of late renaissance and early baroque styles, with obvious influence from the Roman and Moorish tinged Andalusia.
Casa de Montejo // Calle 63 between Calle 60 and Calle 62
A bank is now housed behind the brilliant façade of this extremely rare example of 16th century civil architecture, but take a step in, and you’ll find a small free museum featuring seasonal exhibits and a preserved dining room from the original house. The ceiling frescoes are gorgeous and the gift shop is actually a lovely mix of artisanal products that aren’t seen anywhere else in the city.
Palacio Cantón // Paseo de Montejo between Calle 41 and Calle 43
Nestled in the center of Paseo de Montejo, an avendue lined with henequen funded Beaux Arts-style mansions, lies the Palacio Cantón. Built in the first decade of the twentieth century as a family residence for General Canton (one of the most prominent figures of his time), it now houses the Mayan Anthropological Museum. Since 1980, its permanent exhibition about the pre-Hispanic Mayan society is presented on the main floor, with exhibitions, educational workshops and cultural events offered upstairs.
Chichén Itzá
An hour and a bit away from Mérida The stepped pyramids, temples, columned arcades, and other stone structures of Chichén Itzá were sacred to the Maya, and the center of their spiritual life from A.D. 750 to 1200. Go in the afternoon, when the Temple of Kukulkan, also known as El Castillo, reveals itself in the light. This impressive step pyramid demonstrates the accuracy and importance of Maya astronomy, which is specifically oriented to catch the light, creating the illusion of an undulating feathered snake going down the steps. This even happens in the afternoon, and is easier to see the closer you are to the spring solstice. The previous structure was 17 degrees off, so the Mayans made an adjustment, and 52 years later (as dictated by their calendar to be a full period cycle) corrected it with the structure that now stands. The whole complex is awe inspiring in scope, especially when you realize they built it without the use of wheels. We wandered over to the ball court, the largest in the Americas measuring 554 feet long and 231 feet wide.These ritual games were a spiritual rite, with two teams of seven trying to hit a rubber ball through an impossible looking small, high hoop. The winner was put to death, a fact that a German couple on the tour with us refused to believe. It was considered an honor to die, as the games were for the gods’ glory, and not the players.
Cenotes
There are cenotes all of the region, but the one we stopped by on our way back from Chichén Itzá, near Yokdzonot. A cenote is a natural pit, or sinkhole, that exposes groundwater underneath, sometimes used by the ancient Maya for sacrificial offerings (usually women who would jump in as an sacrifice to the water god, Chaac). Now they’re open as little oases in the jungle heat. There are three different types of cenotes: jug cenotes, with a small hole at the top; cave cenotes, where you enter through a cave; and my favorite, cylinder cenotes which have vertical walls. The reason why those are my favorite is a bit vain, but I like how beautifully cylinder cenotes photograph. The light bounces on the light, adventurous swimmers can dive in from high up the side, and tree roots dangle overhead. Skip Progresso Beach, which is very privatized and a bit of a challenge to navigate if you’re unfamiliar with the area, and jump into a cenote instead.
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survey 41
How are you today? Not bad. Today is so over—it’s 2:30am right now. I went out for a change, tried a new coffee shop, my boyfriend had enough time to talk to me, and I transferred most of my русский notes from my tiny notebook to a bigger one. I felt productive.
What are three instruments you’d like to learn how to play? I already play guitar, but I’d love to learn cello, piano, and drums.
Do you think pineapple belongs on pizza? Nope. I don’t even like pineapple on its own, but I love the juice?
Which one of your parents do you think is smarter? My dad is academically smart; my mum is street savvy.
Which season’s colours do you look the best in? I love the autumn palette, but I don’t know which season’s colours I look best in and I don’t care.
Have you ever had a professional make-over? Yes, for prom.
What’s your favourite way to style your hair? I barely style my hair because I simply don’t have the skill. I like to just keep it down or throw it up in a bun or a pony tail.
What irritates you about your daily life? People around me. Sometimes life itself.
Could you come up with 100 random facts about yourself on the spot? Lol I wish I was that self-aware.
What are five things that would make you happier? Overall good health, to be where I want to be, with the person I want to be with, have more money, and have some fucking direction for once.
Do you ever curl your hair? I have a curling iron, but have only used it twice. I don’t have the patience tbh.
Have you ever straightened your hair for a dance? Bold of you to assume I dance. No.
Have you ever worn cat-eye glasses? Sunglasses, yes.
Who have you been missing lately? My boyfriend. I haven’t seen him in nearly 7 months now.
If you were a fantasy character, would you be a warrior, a mage or a rogue? Definitely more of a mage even though I’d like to be rogue lol.
Who is the most wonderful, amazing person in your life right now? My boyfriend is literally the only one who makes me want to even live.
What’s something repulsive in a member of your own gender? Pulling each other down. Women can be so envious and would go after one another just so they can be “better” ugh, I hate that shit.
Do your pets sleep next to you at night? My cat used to sleep next to me, but then now he sheds way too much and it goes absolutely everywhere so he sleeps on his mat instead.
How often do you use online dictionaries? Every time I encounter a word that I don’t know the meaning of. Every single time. I cannot just read past something that I don’t know the meaning of—it’ll drive me nuts.
What about between Pepsi and Coke or Sprite and 7Up? I find Pepsi awful. It’s like watered down Coke. I actually highly dislike Coke (or sodas in general) but I’d still rather drink it than Pepsi. Sprite is like Coke in its intensity and 7Up is its Pepsi equivalent.
Do you care what kind of toilet paper you use? Yes. I always get the Andrex quilted ones with more plies. I hate the flimsy ones because I just end up using more in the end and it’s not really environmentally helpful.
What colour of roses do you find the prettiest? White.
Do you think religious leaders just like to manipulate people? Radical ones, and also misinformed ones that can really hurt people. Reminds me of an FGM documentary that I watched where someone challenged the Imam to find where in the Quran does it say that vaginas need to be mutilated. He couldn’t find it!!!! Makes me so mad that people would do such a barbaric thing and pass it on as “part of their religion” when it isn’t and was just passed around as word-of-mouth, not religious fact, and they just took it like that without questioning it. Like, first of all, if your religion is condoning literal mutilation and not giving you your basic rights as a human (women’s vaginas are sensitive and you shouldn’t be cutting off the clitoris and stitching up the hole!!! this is life threatening AND we’re allowed to feel pleasure too!!!), you need to start questioning it.
Look to your left and name the first three things you see. Luggage, perfume, printer.
What is your favourite thing to drink? Cold water, coffee, masala chai, and freshly squeezed juices. 
Name three places in the world you would like to visit? Japan, Greece, Spain.
What was the last movie you saw at the cinemas? It was that Dog movie. I forgot the title. It was my little brother’s birthday so he chose the film to watch even though I really wanted to see Alita lol.
In a house fire, what three things would you save? Idk I’ll definitely just grab my 2 cats and then whatever else I can get that’s got value to me.
What scent is the deodorant you use? Unscented. I use a natural crystal spray.
Do you use body wash, shower gel, or soap? Soap first on its own, and then body wash with a loofah.
Have you ever been so lonely you cried? What made you stop crying? Yeah, the first two months of me being back home. I was finally with family, but I felt lonelier than ever. I got so used to being on my own and then only living with my boyfriend. It was peaceful and I loved the life we had together, then all of a sudden I’m back to the way it’s always been and I just felt lonely despite actually having more people around me. I guess I got used to it so I stopped crying over it after like 2 months of intermittent crying lol.
What would you say is one of the best songs you’ve ever heard? The Rain Song by Led Zeppelin. I want it played at my funeral.
Would you ever consider getting breast implants? Nope. Fake titties just don’t look good to me. They don’t look like they feel good either.
When was the last time you kissed someone? Are you dating that person? 23rd August 2018, the date of my flight, ughhhhh. Yes, still.
What is the most expensive thing in your bedroom?  This Prada bag in front of me.
What does the lead singer of the band you’re listening to, look like? I literally don’t know. It’s just one of those songs I listen to but that’s it, nothing else by the same musician so idk.
At what age did your parents start trusting you alone with the opp. sex? I don’t know because they have always trusted me. People often describe me as trustworthy to begin with. Late this year I’m moving in with my boyfriend for post grad and they’re cool with that. 
Are you sexually active? How long have you been that way? Not really because I haven’t even seen my boyfriend for nearly 7 months. How long uhh just since early last year.
What was the most romantic moment of your life? Err probably when Z and I went on a day trip to York because strolling down the beautiful streets, I kind of got hit by the fact that wow I’m dating someone? haha. I’m going on dates? Weird. I never fall in love ever but now here I am.
What’s something that most people don’t know about you? Errrr that I’m not actually half British? For some reason I kind of just assume my friends know that my English dad is not my biological dad but then I get shocked that they get shocked to find that out like hello are you not seeing me I mean idk I don’t rly look half white to me?
What does your last text say? "Alright” to my little brother.
Do you think you’re pretty? Yes, on good days and when my skin cooperates with me. But when I think I look ugly, I look really ugly.
What is your current relationship status? In a relationship.
Bluntness, do you like it? Not so much the bluntness, but the honesty. If you can say the same thing in a better way without compromising truth, then do so.
What is the first thing you notice about someone, physically? Whatever physical attribute they have that sticks out. (i.e. they’re really tall, then I’ll notice that. Their eyes are light and bright, I’ll notice that.)
Do you believe in love? I’m in my first ever relationship and I guess I’m still hopeful so sure.
Thoughts on Justin Bieber? Never liked / cared about him.
How many times per week do you shower? I wash my body every day, but my hair every other day cause it’s dyed.
What is your favourite colour pen to write with? Black and also navy blue.
Would you rather do a craft project or a science experiment? Defo science.
What is your favourite thing about yourself? Intellect.
What’s the best thing that’s ever happened to you? I hate to make every answer about my boyfriend but ugh it’s him. I got all the way to the age of 19 without any real romantic experience until I met him and uh now I understand the hype? haha.
What was the name of the first dorm you lived in? The Glassworks.
Do you part your hair on the left side, right side, or in the middle? It parts on its own a little to the left.
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https://www.reviewape.com/?p=5482 Home Remedies for Bacterial Vaginosis - Product Name: Home Remedies for Bacterial Vaginosis Click here to get Home Remedies for Bacterial Vaginosis at discounted price while it’s still available… All orders are protected by SSL encryption – the highest industry standard for online security from trusted vendors. Home Remedies for Bacterial Vaginosis is backed with a 60 Day No Questions Asked Money Back Guarantee. If within the first 60 days of receipt you are not satisfied with Wake Up Lean™, you can request a refund by sending an email to the address given inside the product and we will immediately refund your entire purchase price, with no questions asked. Description: Can home remedies for bacterial vaginosis really be more powerful than prescription drugs? My doctor told me they can’t, but I proved him wrong! Hi, my name is Louise Endago I went through 3 years of pain and embarrassment until I finally discovered real working home remedies for bacterial vaginosis. “When I discovered these permanent natural remedies, my bacterial vaginosis disappeared in just a few days.” I feel so free now just knowing that I am totally clean throughout my body. No more foul ‘fishy’ smells or discharges, no more pain or burning, no more embarrassment, no more worrying or polluting my body with medical drugs. I can’t begin to tell you how GOOD it feels to just feel ‘normal’ again. After 3 years of suffering my doctors and I had given up all hope of curing my condition. I kept filling myself with powerful and harmful medical drugs just to prevent my vaginosis from spreading and causing more damage to my body. If you are suffering from bacterial vaginosis, then I know how you feel. You and I are not alone. “More than 690,000 women suffer from this condition in the USA, and we both know how horrible the experience is.” In the beginning for me it was just a sort of uncomfortable feeling that something wasn’t quite right down there. I then started to get a murky discharge that came with a horrible fishy smell. I was too embarrassed to see my doctor about it, so I left it alone for a short while thinking it would go away by itself. Over time it only got worse and I started to get a burning sensation as well. So I decided to try some over-the-counter remedies. I tried over 5 different treatments. Only one of these treatments  helped to relieve the burning sensation a little, but the smell and discharge were as bad as ever. I started to get really self-conscious, especially about the smell. I was cleaning myself too many times in the day and using boat-loads of perfume to cover the smell. I was avoiding getting intimate with my husband, and when I did I would have to run to the bathroom to give myself yet another thorough clean. “I got to the point where I was constantly showering and using perfume to cover the smell, but there was no way I could go on like this forever.” It was only a matter of time before my husband would find out. Eventually he did find out, but bless him he was so understanding. It was my husband who convinced me to go and see the doctor for my own sake. At the doctor’s surgery I was quite surprised. I had requested a female doctor of course, and she was very professional about it all. She did a quick vaginal examination and told me she had an easy solution – antibiotics. I took the antibiotics and surprisingly enough, my symptoms completely vanished in just over a week! Wow, if I had known it would be that easy I would have seen the doctor ages ago! But I was wrong to celebrate so early. “Just five weeks after I was ‘cured’ with prescription drugs, my bacterial vaginosis came back. And this time it was worse than ever!” My doctor was not surprised at all. Apparently out of every 100 women who are given antibiotics for their BV, up to 50 of them can come back with symptoms that were worse than when they first presented! She told me that antibiotics are the only treatment that doctors have for this condition. And that a lot of the time antibiotics actually make the condition WORSE! Apparently the best thing was to just leave it alone and to use antibiotics only when the condition got really severe. Well my condition did get severe, and I was eventually referred to a specialist who tried a whole host of other more powerful creams and drugs. They all seemed to work at first, but my BV just kept coming back. This went on for 3 years and I was eventually told that my condition is just something I would have to live with. This was completely unacceptable to me. “Bacterial vaginosis was ruining my life.” I had lost all of my self confidence. I no longer felt that I was attractive to my partner. I had become so self conscious that I could no longer enjoy sex, no longer enjoy other people’s company and all in all my life was miserable. The only thing I could look forward to were the first few weeks of relief I was given by using prescription drugs. But those weeks were getting shorter and shorter. I had had enough. I had to find a solution, and I had to find one fast. I started looking for alternative therapies and home remedies for bacterial vaginosis. I spent thousands upon thousands of dollars on all sorts of different weird and wonderful treatments, ranging from aromatherapy to ayurvedic medicine in the depths if India, from herbal remedies to oriental medicine and acupuncture. I tried hypnotherapy, hydrotherapy, reflexology, the ancient Tibetan healing system called Reiki… the list goes on. “I travelled the globe and tried every natural therapy you could think of to help me with my bacterial vaginosis. It was taking over my life, so I had to get a handle on it.” Yes, you are right in thinking I got carried away. “I spent 3 years of my life trying every natural alternative therapy I could think of that would help cure my BV and bring my body back to health, bring my life back to normal.” In those 3 years I spoke to many experts and met many other women who had cured their own BV naturally. Through all my experiences I made some shocking discoveries. I found that a LOT of the stuff you read about on the internet just plain does not work. I also discovered that the best treatments for bacterial vaginosis are astonishingly simple, easy to apply and cheap. And best of all, they are all NATURAL! They have to be natural. Prescription drugs and over-the-counter drugs were never designed to cure bacterial vaginosis in the first place. Because of the way the body works and the way bacteria behave, man-made drugs can only help you in the short-term and are VERY likely to make things worse in the long run. Inside your vagina there are both good and bad bacteria. These bacteria are always competing with each other for resources to survive and multiply. The best defense your body has against bad bacteria, is a load of good bacteria to compete with. Inside your vagina there is a very delicate chemical balance that keeps all bacteria in check. One of the commonest known causes of bacterial vaginosis is douching. Douching disrupts the subtle chemical balance inside your vagina and can kill off both good AND bad bacteria inside your vagina. When the subtle balance inside your vagina is disturbed, it gives the bad bacteria a chance to grow and multiply faster than the good bacteria. When this happens, the overgrown bad bacteria give you the foul smell, discharge, discomfort and everything else that you get in bacterial vaginosis. “Natural home remedies for bacterial vaginosis work by restoring the environment inside your vagina back to its normal, natural and healthy state” Now of course, douching isn’t the only cause of bacterial vaginosis. In fact, in MOST cases, the cause is completely unknown. All it takes is a small imbalance in the chemicals inside your vagina and those bad bacteria can multiply and overgrow. This can be caused by almost anything, including stress, food, the cosmetics you apply on your skin, the soaps you use, medical drugs etc. “Natural, home remedies for bacterial vaginosis work by re-setting the chemical balance inside your vagina and providing your vagina with plenty of good bacteria that can compete against bad bacteria and keep them in check.” Antibiotics are made for one thing – killing bacteria. They don’t just kill the bad bacteria inside your vagina, they kill the good bacteria too. This can be a good thing when you have bacterial vaginosis and too much bad bacteria. But killing off all the bacteria in your vagina with antibiotics causes a huge chemical imbalance inside your vagina. It might cause your symptoms to go away at first, but in as many as 50% of women, the condition in the vagina changes in favor of the bad bacteria, which then just multiply all over again and lead to a condition that is worse than what you started with. “Antibiotics might kill off the bacteria and give you some short-term relief, but since they don’t fix the chemical imbalance inside your vagina, your bacterial vaginosis is likely to just come back.” The reason why antibiotics prescribed by your doctor were never designed to cure bacterial vaginosis, is that they do nothing to balance the chemical environment within your vagina. Instead they can cause a huge imbalance and just make things worse. What you must do right now, is start to regain the natural chemical balance inside your vagina. When you do this, the bad smelly over-grown bacteria in your vagina will no longer be able to survive. “Soon enough the smell will go away, the gunk and discharge will go away, the pain will stop and you will feel fresh and renewed once again.” And this time it will be PERMANENT! How will your life change when you can finally get rid of your bacterial vaginosis and NEVER have to worry about it again? How badly do you want to MAKE this happen? If you want to get rid of your BV and change your life forever, you have to want it bad enough to want to get started right NOW! There is no magic pill for getting rid of bacterial vaginosis. Sure, some home remedies for bacterial vaginosis can seem a bit like a magic pill, but the only way to keep that bacterial vaginosis away forever is to make small dietary and other lifestyle changes that over time become a part of you and how you live your life. The only way you will make these changes happen so you can get rid of your bacterial vaginosis permanently and change your life forever, is if you stamp your foot down right now and say to yourself “I have had ENOUGH of suffering!” You will have no more of this – you will fix your body, get rid of your bacterial vaginosis and take charge of your life starting right NOW! Thankfully you don’t have to go through an agonizing 3 years of trying out every alternative therapy under the sun. You don’t have to spend thousands upon thousands of dollars to discover the real working home remedies for bacterial vaginosis. You don’t have to travel the world and meet BV experts and other women who have cured their bacterial vaginosis all naturally with permanent results. I have done all of that for you. 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