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steamishot · 1 year

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rest of january

i’m glad that in comparison to this time last year, there’s at least more things going on in life haha. on my birthday week, matt started his per diem job at the hospital he did residency at. he worked 3 of the 7 days he had off. i don’t prefer this, but it seems that it can be decent money for not too much work (once he gets used to it). so far the frequency of picking up extra shifts will be every other month.

the day before my birthday, we used an inkind amex offer to basically get a very nice sushi/wagyu meal that would have cost ~$150 for about $35 total. on my birthday, we continued the tradition of going to pye boat and then also picked up some cheese and beer for a charcuterie board. watched the classic little mermaid that night! on the other side, my niece celebrated her first birthday and a giant party was thrown for her. my brother also got laid off from his company after 10 years so now they’re in a funemployment phase.

LNY: it was such terrible news that there were back to back shootings in monterey park and half moon bay, both perpetrated by older asian men and in an area that hit close to home. i did get to celebrate with a meetup group by getting dimsum in flushing. the more i socialize with meetup groups, the more it solidifies that i am lacking enough social daily interactions to make me feel happy/not so isolated. so, my goal is to continue attending more meetup group meetings.

matt and i rented a car for the first time ever on the east coast and drove for the first time ever here. we got a tesla and it was the first time that either of us had driven one (outside of a test run). i felt so in my comfort zone when we had the car. the “little things” that we used to do in LA - i.e. drive to a market where there’s an actual parking lot, grab groceries to bring back to the car, eat and drink in the comfort of your car, listen to music in your car, sunbathe in the car, etc. was super nice. i have memories of driving up towards mountain creek while matt fed me kimbap and chips from hmart while sipping on a nice iced latte (taking in the dead trees winter nature vibes haha). driving in actual NYC was quite stressful, but driving in jersey and upstate was very nice.

this past weekend was the first time that i’ve ever gone snowboarding and it was matt’s second time. i had no idea what to expect, so i didn’t really know what to look for when choosing a location. i believe i selected a place where the snow isn’t “real” and is more slippery? anyhow, first time snowboarding was tough and i almost felt like crying when i went down the slope the first run. i kept falling, underestimated how heavy the equipment would be, and my fragile 30s body wasn’t having it. matt had so much fun so i went with him for a second and third run. i was feeling dread each time going up the ski lifts and it felt torturous. i had a mental block/fear of falling and i would prematurely fall or stop myself if i felt i was moving too fast on the board. on my third and final run, i did sooo much better after having to constantly remind myself to stay calm and that it’s okay. i went from falling like 15x to only 3x down the slope lol. the snowboarding trip definitely felt like i conquered a mental challenge (it was 80% mental, 20% physical).

that night, we stayed at a b&b hosted by an indian man named anil. his giant house had ten rooms and this was the most “authentic” b&b experience we’ve ever had. the furniture and decor were old but it really felt cozy and like we were staying with family. he even cooked us breakfast in the morning and poured us some nice coffee.

this week, we also watched harry potter on broadway. it’s great that matt now has a lot more time off so we’re able to do things. but it can also be a challenge for me to manage his time off with my work/studies. i obviously want to go out and do stuff on his off week, with the flexible nature of my work, but sometimes it becomes stressful when i choose to play hooky lol.

therapy: matt had his second therapy session and it was great. i feel that it grounded him so much. thanks josephine. we had a second couples therapy sessions with laurie as well, but ultimately decided her style of counseling isn’t as helpful - she tends to mostly listen, stay neutral and not provide much structure, suggestions, or challenge us. we have matched with a different therapist and will hopefully start next week. i have my second individual therapy session this thursday. my free trial ends after this next session, but i am contemplating paying out of pocket for 1x/month sessions if she is really helpful.

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lord-westley · 3 years

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may I please request thrandruil with angst prompt “why are you up right now?” ( ･᷄ὢ･᷅ ) god this is so cool I’m so excited for you and I lOVE these

Hypocrite

Thranduil x Reader

Fluff

A/N: BBYY HI After you submitted this the other night while you and i were literally up at 2am talking, I can't interpret this as anything but fluff so my bad. Guess it forces you to submit another angst >:D

The bedroom door opens quietly, then closes with a click. The noise brings your attention from your book to Thranduil. You watch as he looks over at the bed, eyebrows furrowing when he doesn't see you there. Thranduil looks around before noticing you on the couch, watching him.

"Why are you up right now?" He questions, walking towards you.

"I could be asking you the same thing"

Thranduil chuckles, draping himself over you, "Touché"

#lattes 150 celebration #lord of the rings #lotr #the hobbit #lord of the rings x reader #lotr x reader #the hobbit x reader #Thranduil #Thranduil x reader

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healthan · 3 years

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Without further ado, here are 6 steps for successful weight-loss

1. Swap High-Calorie Foods with Low-Calorie Alternatives

When wanting to lose weight, we have to make some cuts. Just like going through your social media and deleting accounts that no longer serve you – we need to take the same approach with certain foods. Please, try not to overhaul your entire diet overnight. Chances are it won’t be sustainable, and you’ll fall back to your old habits.

Instead, swap your high-calorie food choices with equally enjoyable low-calorie options. Don’t rush, take your time. Go at the pace you are comfortable with.

For Example: If your morning routine is stopping by at a coffee shop and getting a muffin and latte for breakfast, maybe switch to black coffee with sweetener. (I have even had clients ask for coconut milk or almond milk / or bring there own to add in to the coffee). Once you are comfortable, swap out the muffin with something healthier – or make a homemade bar.

If your lunch is a burger, fries, and soda, you can switch to diet soda or fizzy water. Later, swap out the fries for roasted potatoes or fruit, turn the hamburger to a grilled chicken sandwich, get rid of the bun to make it a chicken salad. All at a pace you are comfortable with. You can get salad once a week to begin with. Then twice a week, and so on and so forth. Don’t do it all at once.

2. Focus on Adding Instead of Removing

Most diets feel restrictive. They tell you what you can’t eat. Which makes you crave it even more. Instead, focus on adding things to your diet.

For Example: Add more vegetables by ordering or preparing a side salad at each meal. (Be careful of the dressing and added extras). You will notice they will naturally push out the foods that are preventing you from losing weight. If you eat a salad beforehand, you likely won’t finish your fries. Maybe even not want them anymore. Eating a fruit salad after dinner will curb your appetite for dessert.

Increasing your protein intake will help you feel full and prevent muscle loss. Therefore, focus on eating at least 25–30 grams of protein with each meal. When my clients are trying to lose weight, I have this rule: “try to not eat anything unless you are getting at least 25 grams of protein.” This rule prevents you from mindlessly snacking. If you are hungry and need a snack, eat a high protein snack such as Greek yogurt.

Notice how the rule doesn’t forbid you from eating anything! You just have to make sure to get your 25-30 grams of protein. Once you eat that, you rarely feel the need to eat anything else.

3. Move With Purpose

Technology brought many conveniences to our lives. Today, we can commute to work, pay our bills, do grocery shopping, talk to family and friends, get food, and play games without leaving our house. There are days we take less than 2,000 steps. The human body is not designed for this kind of sedentary lifestyle.

That is why you need to be vigilant when it comes to moving. Park your car as far away as possible, take the stairs, walk to your mailbox, carry your groceries out instead of wheeling them in the cart. You need to take every opportunity to move more.

Sometimes it helps to use a step challenge. Most of us use smartwatches/phones these days, and they all come with a fitness tracker. Challenge yourself to take 10,000 steps every day. If you can’t get it, go for a walk after dinner.

The most significant difference between naturally lean and naturally overweight people is how much they move, not how much they eat or their metabolism. The basal metabolism among the population doesn’t vary much. However, NEAT (non-exercise-activity thermogenesis) can vary hundreds, even thousands of Calories. This is the number of calories you burn by activity that is not considered exercise.

4. Plan for Slip-Ups — How to Lose Weight and Live Your Life

There will be days that it will be impossible to maintain your new habits. Weddings, birthday parties, vacations, holidays, and celebrations will happen. You don’t need to avoid these things to lose weight or stay fit. You just need to plan for them.

If you have a dinner event that you know you are going to overeat, prepare for it by eating a little less throughout the day. When you have a big dinner coming up, just get your 25-30 grams of protein 3–4 times throughout the day and lower the calories from carbs and fat. This way, you will enjoy your dinner without any restriction and without going over my calories.

Sometimes you can end up going over your calories. It is not the end of the world. You didn’t ruin your progress. Just move on.

5. Set Small Goals – Celebrate Your Achievements

Who wants to be on a diet forever? We all want to reach our goal weight as soon as possible and be done with dieting. However, this usually causes problems. We either get on a very aggressive diet and be miserable or be disappointed with slow results. Either way, we bounce back and get on a diet roller-coaster.

Instead, the best thing to do is set small short-term goals, achieve them quickly, enjoy our success, rinse, and repeat.

A healthy weight loss diet should last anywhere between 8 to 12 weeks. This is enough time to lose a meaningful amount of weight without experiencing the side effects of weight loss, such as lethargy, food cravings, and mental exhaustion.

You can lose 5 to 10 percent of your weight in this timeframe.

For Example: If you are 200 pounds, and your ultimate goal weight is 150 pounds, don’t set a goal to lose 50 pounds. It will take you too long to lose 50 pounds, and you won’t be able to keep your focus on your goal for that long. Instead, set a goal to lose 10 pounds. Lose the 10 pounds in 8 to 12 weeks, celebrate your success, enjoy your new low weight for a few weeks, and start again.

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This way, you will see yourself as a successful person who keeps achieving their goals and reach your ultimate goal in 6 cycles. Who knows, maybe you will find yourself more comfortable, attractive, and happy at a higher weight than 150 pounds

By following these 6 steps, you will notice pounds melt off your body and staying fit will be effortless. Instead of following restrictive diets only to gain the weight back, enjoy your journey to a slimmer body forever.

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laviniawannabeskinny · 4 years

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Foodlog - July 10th '20🧁🍡🍨

Breakfast:

Tomato: 7 cal

Cucumber: 10 cal

Cottage Cheese: 13 cal

Homemade bread: 260 cal

Lunch:

Skipped

Dinner:

Salad: 100 cal

Snack:

White choclate: 52 cal

Halley: 60 cal

Latte coffee cake: 150 cal

Salty cookies x8: 400 cal

Workout:

Walking: 52 cal

Result:

1052-52= 1000/500

A giant disappointment. A giant failure. I haven't done BINGE in over a week, and today, unfortunately. I can't stop crying. I ate what I had to eat for 2 days in 1 day. I can't do fast because I live with my parents. my little fling turned into a big assignment. The reason I ate so much dessert was because we wanted to celebrate my elder brother getting his driver's license. And I couldn't exercise because of the celebration. I deserve a great punishment.

#edthings #thin #ed thoughts #just ed things #eating disoder thoughts #thin aesthetic #calories #anorexx #ana #anarexx #anamia #anarecia #ana thoughts #ed #food log #tw eating stuff #pro anoxeria #anareksia #skiny body

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carmenlire · 5 years

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Roses on the Floor

Happy Valentine’s Day! Warning for MCD

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The sun streams through his sheer curtains, reflects off gold sheets that smell like sandalwood, even after all this time.

Magnus stretches a little in bed, waking up more than a little bit groggy. He’d had a warlock seminar of sorts in Athens yesterday and had stumbled into the loft just shy of midnight after dawdling in a little tavernas far longer than he should have. New York in the middle of February was bitterly cold, though, and Magnus can’t blame himself too much for wanting to soak up the Mediterranean warmth as long as he could.

Still, he has plans today and he’s hasn’t missed celebrating this particular holiday in almost a century.

Climbing out of bed, Magnus reaches for the red silk robe that had been a particularly successful gift to Alec within the first few years of the relationship. While Magnus owned dozen robes in jewelled tones, the bold red of this particular garment with the black lace trim had been an immediate and fervent hit with his boyfriend.

Tightening the belt around his waist, Magnus cracks his neck, sighing at the pop of pressure as he makes his way to the kitchen.

Brewing a cup of coffee strong enough to kill a man, Magnus thinks through his plans for the day. He needs to pick up some flowers from the corner florist and Raphael had insisted that the wards at the Dumort needed revamped-- refusing to take into consideration Magnus’s set-in-stone plans.

Thankfully, they didn’t really start until tonight. This evening, he’d make dinner-- one of Alec’s favorites-- and as always, end the day with a bottle of his favorite rosé.

He lingers over his coffee, inhaling deeply. Magnus can never quite drink coffee without thinking of his husband. Lattes, double shots, frappuccinos-- Alec would drink anything as long as it had enough caffeine to fell an elephant.

Watching the sun rise in the beautiful blue sky-- the perfect veneer to hide the single digit wind chill-- Magnus sighs a little as he finishes his mug.

The next hour is spent getting ready for the day, the most auspicious of occasions. Valentine’s Day was sacred to him and Alec, much to Magnus’s eternal bemusement.

Their very first Valentine’s Day, Magnus had portaled home from a particularly chatty client only to find his loft in shambles. Something was burning in the kitchen, the vase of two dozen roses was spilled across his coffee table-- water soaking through the rug underneath-- and Alec was a harried wreck of a man scowling down at a wad of wrapping paper that ostensibly held a gift.

Magnus had been prepared to pretend that the day was nothing out of the ordinary. He was old enough for the date not to be particularly important to him, especially since Alec regularly surprised him with romantic gestures befitting the holiday.

Alec had looked up as he’d stepped through the portal, those brown eyes widening before closing in defeat.

I tried, he said miserably and glared halfheartedly at his attempts to woo Magnus.

Charmed beyond belief, Magnus had stepped closer, smoothing away the wrinkle that rested between Alec’s brows. It was the work of a moment to clear the kitchen and set the flowers to rights. Framing Alec’s face, Magnus had swept his thumb’s across his boyfriend’s cheeks and murmured something about going out for dinner.

With a narrow-eyed glance like he was trying to peer into Magnus’s soul, Alec had acquiesced. Magnus had portaled them to the long anticipated Marrakech where they’d enjoyed a warm summer night and eaten the best lamb kabobs the world over. They hadn’t arrived back in New York until almost dawn, wherein Alec had hesitantly handed Magnus the ball of mangled wrapping paper in dazzling shades of pink and red.

Magnus had accepted the gift and vowed to knock Alec’s socks off next year, even if he had to spend the next twelve months planning something grand enough to give the shadowhunter in front of him even an inkling of just how much he meant to Magnus.

The gift had been something small-- as all of Alec’s gifts tended to be-- but packed enough of a punch that Magnus felt his chest shudder under the onslaught.

It was a small painting, no bigger than a standard piece of paper. It bloomed across the canvas in a riot of color and Magnus knew what it was the moment he’d uncovered the gift wrap.

Alec had been staring at him with an eagle gaze, furiously taking in his shifting expressions. He’d wetted his lips and cleared his throat before offering in a tentative voice, You told me that you always wished to return to Jakarta but you could never quite bring yourself to do it. I know it’s not much, but Catarina accompanied me to the city and there was a street vendor there selling paintings he did himself. This is a picture of--

Looking up, Magnus had cut Alec off. My darling, he’d whispered. This is the beach within walking distance of the house I was born in. How did you know?

Alec had clearly been startled before he’d shrugged helplessly. I just liked the way it looked. I guess I was drawn to it.

That painting still hung in Magnus’s private study. No one had ever been allowed in that room except for Ragnor once upon a time and Catarina and Raphael and, of course, Alec.

Thinking about that first Valentine’s Day still fills Magnus was so much love he thinks he’ll drown for it. It had been the start of a long tradition-- at this point, one of the longest Magnus has ever practiced.

He doesn’t have date plans until tonight, but Magnus dresses to impress on his errands. He takes special care with his makeup and chooses an outfit that Alec had literally drooled over, no matter how much he protested that fact.

The corner florist has been in business for over 150 years and thanks in large part to his loyal patronage, no one had ever questioned him too closely about his eternal youth.

He talks to the great grandson of the original owner for a few minutes and chooses two arrangements-- the standard two dozen red roses that have graced his living room every February for eighty years, and another arrangement of sunflowers, their faces open and cheerful.

Alec always picked sunflowers for himself.

By the time he’s checked out at La Belle Fleur, it’s early afternoon and Magnus heads toward the Dumort. He’s barely made it through the back door when Raphael steps through the open doorway. Magnus stares at him bemused.

“Trying to scare me? You should know by now that I’m immune to your vampiric silence.”

Raphael just looks at him for a long moment before turning on his heel and leading the way to his office. There’s no one else around-- most of the vampires either sleeping or staying somewhere else for a few days-- and Magnus has barely settled into the deep leather chair before the fire when he’s handed a glass of whiskey.

Accepting the proffered drink, he takes a sip while considering Raphael over the top of the glass. “To what do I owe the pleasure?”

Scowling, Raphael takes his own glass to the other chair and stares into the burnished flames of the fire. His smile is barely there but Magnus can see the faint way his mouth turns up in sentiment that one of his oldest friends would deny with all the breath he doesn’t have.

“Someone told me once that it was rude to ask someone to do a job without offering refreshments and pleasantries when they arrived.”

“Now, I wonder who could have drummed some manners into your infuriatingly thick skull?”

It’s quiet for awhile after that, both men content to enjoy each other’s company in silence. New York has burrowed its way into his heart just as sure as his husband had all those years ago and there’s just something about enjoying a glass of whiskey before a fire as the city drones on outside that makes his heart clench. He may travel more than ever now but this is what his home’s become, this is his safe haven in his tumultuous, never-ending life-- New York City with those he loves and those he knows best.

He’s just set to drain the last of his liquor and stand when Raphael’s voice breaks the spell that seems to have settled over them.

“How are you doing, Magnus?”

Throwing him a wry glance, Magnus replies, “I’m doing fine, Raphael. More than fine, really. I’ve got dinner plans-- as you know-- and a bottle of rosé calling my name. All around, it’s shaping up to be a Valentine’s Day like any other.”

Carefully, Raphael turns the glass in his hand and Magnus watches as light reflects through the cut crystal, turning the amber liquid molten.

“Why don’t you have dinner with me tonight? I’ll even let you pick.”

Sighing, Magnus sends Raphael a chastising look. “You know my plans are set in stone, mi pequeño vampiro. Nothing stands in the way of my Valentine’s Day plans.”

Magnus decidedly does not see that way Raphael grits his teeth gently. “How much longer are you going to do this, Magnus?”

“I don’t know what you mean, Raphael.”

“Your holiday plans. You romantic dinner. The whole downworld knows that you’re incommunicado today, that you have been since 2016 no matter that--”

“Don’t.”

Magnus’s voice cuts coldly through the room and not even Raphael is bold enough to contradict the order.

It’s tense for a minute before Magnus releases the tension in his shoulders in a slow wave. “I love my husband, Raph, and this has always been a day to celebrate that. That will never change.”

“I just worry about you,” Raphael admits lowly. He drains the rest of his glass in an efficient swallow that Magnus taught him ages and ages ago.

Magnus smiles but it’s a maelstrom display. He watches the fire with unseeing eyes. “I told Alec once, very early in our acquaintance, that he’d unlocked something in me. I thought for decades that Camille had ruined me, that she’d ground my heart to dust under the heel of her Louboutins. I was surprised to realize that she hadn’t, that I was still capable of love, after all.”

Looking up, Magnus meets Raphael’s pensive gaze. “I love Alec just as much now as I did then. More, I’d say. As long as that’s true, you have nothing to worry about, my dear.”

Standing, Magnus sets his glass down on the table with a dull thud. “Now,” he says briskly. “I believe I have wards to update?”

Magnus walks into his loft and releases a deep sigh. He’d only been at the Dumort for a couple of hours but he was anxious to return back to his apartment. It’s late afternoon, the sun just starting to set and Magnus decides to put off preparations for dinner for just a little while.

Heading over to his drink cart, Magnus opens the bottle of Rosé and lets it breathe for a few minutes as makes a detour, going to his study to grab a book from one of his shelves.

Returning to the living room, Magnus pours a glass of wine and settles into the corner of the couch. Crossing his legs, he sets the photo album on the seat next to him and flips through the pages slowly. He only gives himself the opportunity to be unforgivably nostalgic on a handful of days and Valentine’s Day is most certainly one of them. Alec had walked in on him more than once when he was enjoying a glass of whatever suited his mood while he took a trip down memory lane.

He trails a finger along his own laughing face when he gets to a picture a kind passerby had taken of him with Alec in Paris, laughs himself when he sees another photo where Alec had kissed him on the cheek, surprising him.

The wedding page-- just a page of duplicates while he has an album dedicated entirely to the grandest event in his very long life shelved in the study-- still makes his heart hurt in the best damned way when he turns to it, still makes the breath wrench in his chest.

With a sigh, he spends an hour on the photo album. Twilight gloom hangs heavy in the room when he flips the back cover over and takes a long, shuddering breath. His glass is long since empty and he smooths a hand over the photo album, a long leisurely sweep as he stands.

A few moments later, he’s flipping the kitchen lights on and as he takes a bracing sip of his second glass of wine, Magnus starts dinner.

Valentine’s Day planning alternated and while there had been plenty of dates in foreign locales, or even just out in the city, Magnus’s favorite dates were always those when it was just the two of them enjoying each other’s company in the warmth of the loft. All of the best things had happened here, after all, and Alec was never more romantic than when he didn’t have to worry about anyone but his husband witnessing his attempts.

He’d decided last week to make Alec’s favorite meal and as he takes the ground beef out, Magnus huffs out a laugh. His husband could certainly appreciate a culinary marvel of a meal but he always preferred his blasted bacon cheeseburgers with extra crispy fries.

Magnus makes two and plates them up. He spends the few minutes waiting for the food to cool by setting the table-- a deep red tablecloth and tall candles that don’t illuminate much but light on the gleam of his glass.

It gives everything a rosy glow that makes Magnus overwhelmingly fond.

He sets the arrangement of roses in the middle of the table, fussing for a quick second over the blooms.

Finally, it’s time to eat and Magnus grabs the plates and sets them down in their places. He stands over the table for a long moment and time seems to still. He half expects Alec to come crashing through the door, apologies spilling from his mouth as he rambles on about a demon infestation or how much of an idiotic inconvenience his parabatai is or whatever it was that had kept him from arriving to date night on time.

Magnus imagines walking over to Alec and grabbing his arms, pulling his husband down for a sound kiss. He’d forgive with a wave of his hand a smile that warmed his eyes. Alec would be especially effusive in his praise of dinner and Magnus’s outfit and Magnus would drolly wonder if he’d receive such compliments if he’d chosen a pack of milk duds and a burlap sack.

His throat closes and the breath stops in his chest and Magnus closes his eyes against the wave of grief that all but swallows him. He works on his breathing for longer than he’d ever admit and when he opens his eyes again, he smiles.

It’s bright and real and wondering.

Settling down in a chair, Magnus enjoys his dinner. He only permits himself to talk to Alec aloud a few times a year-- Valentine’s Day, their anniversary, Alec’s birthday.

So, he talks.

He tells Alec about his day and how the seminar was last night and what his travel plans are for the summer. He talks about the movie he just saw and how Madzie is coming into her own in the warlock community and about Raphael’s gentle but sincere concern.

He finishes his burger and pours a third and fourth and fifth glass of wine. He takes an interlude and stands from the table, plating the leftovers in Tupperware that had been a housewarming gift from Simon when Magnus had first invited Alec to move in.

Cleaning the kitchen with a wave of his hand, Magnus grabs his glass of wine from the table and the bottle as well and goes out to the balcony.

He magically regulates the temperature out here but it’s still a little chilly and the cold seeps into his bones.

He walks over to the edge of the balcony and stares out over New York. The city is as busy as ever and he takes a deep drink of wine before his gaze falls down to the hand that lays over the brick wall.

Twisting the wedding ring that’s adorned his finger for almost a century, Magnus thinks about the long road that’s led to this moment.

He’d still do it all again. He would still make that horrendous pun and he would still crash a wedding in a move that would have gotten him executed a century earlier and he still would have given his heart to his stupid, stubborn, amazing, perfect shadowhunter.

Really, he thinks he’d never had a choice and he wouldn’t want one, not when it got him a lifetime of love that still has the power to warm him on the coldest nights.

“I love you, my darling.”

Magnus voice is quiet, somber. He smiles and it’s sad but it also takes a weight off his shoulders that he carries every day.

It’s quiet on the patio. The sound of cars is distant, the noise of the city a lifetime away. Magnus thinks about the past ten years and how difficult that first year was, after Alec’s death. He thinks about the second and third and fourth year and how he'd woken up feeling like his chest was collapsing.

He thinks about this tenth year and bites his lip viciously to keep the tears at bay.

Alec would hate to know that he could make Magnus cry even after he’s been gone so long.

It feels like the blink of an eye to Magnus, though. It feels like just yesterday he was wrapping Alec in quilts and reading the menu to him.

It’s been a decade. Magnus knows that he will love Alec until the end of his life, whenever that day is destined to come. Alec unlocked something in him and Magnus never fears about turning cold, not when he has a million and one memories of Alexander to keep him from freezing.

Magnus stays out on the balcony until nearly midnight. He finishes the first bottle and then a second. He remembers Alec and the dozens of holidays they planned, each one special and everything that Magnus could have asked for because they spent the day together, celebrating their love.

The clock is just about to strike midnight when Magnus closes his eyes. His voice is soft, barely above a whisper, as he says, “Happy Valentine’s Day, Alexander.”

It’s impossible and Magnus will never tell anyone but he knows that he feels a whisper of wind over his cheek at the words.

The patio is temperature controlled, after all, and the warm breeze can only have one source.

That’s what Magnus tells himself, anyway, and it makes the back of his throat ache even as it eases something in him.

Alec is always with him and Magnus wouldn’t have it any other way.

#roses on the floor #my writing

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immedtech · 5 years

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The Morning After: Ford's electric F-150 truck pull

Hey, good morning! You look fabulous.

Good morning to everyone that isn't subject to an antitrust investigation by the Justice Department. Ford is putting EV torque to entertaining use, and Nintendo is supposedly ready to help out Switch owners with Joy-Con drift problems.

Tesla's 'cyberpunk' truck will have some competition.Watch Ford's electric F-150 tow over a million pounds

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If you've already paid for repairs, you may be able to get a refund.Report: Nintendo will repair Switch Joy-Cons with 'drift' issues for free

According to an internal memo obtained by Vice, the gaming giant has told support reps not to charge customers for Joy-Con repairs if the controllers are manifesting the infamous drifting behavior that causes them to move things on the screen on their own. They were even told that it's no longer necessary to request for proof of purchase -- they can take customers at their word.

Facebook, Apple, Amazon and Google are among the companies being scrutinized.Justice Department launches sweeping review of competition in tech

The Department of Justice is launching a comprehensive antitrust review of "market-leading online platforms" to see if they're abusing their leading positions. There's no definite goal beyond determining whether or not there are any anti-competitive practices. The review will focus on internet platforms involving search, shopping and social networking.

Engadget's guide to outdoor gear.In case of emergency: The tech that might save you

Look, nature is beautiful. It's fun. But it can also be unpredictable and dangerous. Part of being mentally prepared is knowing when your wits alone aren't enough and getting the right gear to help you in the event of an emergency. Managing editor Terrence O'Brien has a few suggestions.

Time to power them up.Apple is updating old iPhone and iPad models to fix a GPS issue

In addition to releasing iOS 12.4, Apple has also announced that it's patching older versions of the platform for devices that can't run the latest rollouts. We're talking about models as old as the iPhone 4s and the first-generation iPad mini. It's all about keeping the GPS working without falling prey to a 10-bit rollover error.

Just don't try to put any discs in it.Origin crammed an Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and gaming PC into one case

In honor of the company's 10th anniversary -- and to celebrate the legacy of its half PC, half Xbox 360 Big O desktop -- Origin PC has created a mammoth new custom gaming PC, featuring every major console on the market: an Xbox One X, a PlayStation 4 Pro and a Nintendo Switch.

Catch some college games this fall even if you've cut the cord.How to stream college sports without losing your mind

As Billy Steele explains, "I'm all for cutting the cord, but it's difficult to live without live television if you're a sports fan. Cable companies still have a foothold thanks to sports, but you don't have to saddle yourself with that headache in order to follow your team(s)."

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Who's your favorite author? Carl Sagan, Ray Bradbury, or Michael Crichton.

What year were you born in? 1990.

What's something good to watch on Netflix? The Civil War documentary series by Ken Burns.

How do you make your coffee? I almost never drink coffee. I'll get a latte or cappuccino from a coffee shop once every few months, but that's all. I never make coffee at home.

What TV shows did you grow up watching? Barney and Friends, Thomas the Tank Engine, Rugrats... and when I was a teenager, I mostly watched documentaries on The History Channel, Discovery Wings, The Science Channel, etc.

What colors are you wearing? Light blue and navy blue.

What does your phone case look like? The edges are black and the back is clear.

What's the most exciting thing that happened to you yesterday? My husband and I watched the first Democratic Presidential Debate. So far, I’m hoping either Elizabeth Warren or Bernie Sanders get the nomination.

What's something you're looking forward to? Potentially going to Delaware to visit relatives in about a month.

Did you have a New Year's resolution? No, I never make new year's resolutions.

Have you ever quit a job without notice? Yes, I had to, due to an injury and suddenly being unable to work. I could have gone on short-term disability leave, but I was seriously considering quitting the job anyways, due to the long commute, being overworked, and some health problems that were already making it difficult to handle the job.

Do you get nervous before/during job interviews? Sometimes, but that hasn't happened with every interview.

Do you have a job? No, not anymore, due to medical problems.

What country do you live in? United States.

What's the weather like there right now? It's currently 71 F, and storming.

Are you currently in college/uni? No, I finished my bachelor's degree back in 2012.

What were your favorite toys to play with as a child? Toy cars, toy planes, stuffed animals, Legos.

Do you care for Sanrio? Isn't that the Hello Kitty stuff? Nah.

What's the most embarrassing thing you can ever remember doing? I'm not sure.

Do you remember what you dreamt about last night? I dreamt I was at the local grocery store, but they were about to permanently close and they were liquidating everything in the store. Haha.

Have you ever slept-walked? No.

Have you ever done anything embarrassing in a dream? Yes.

What was your favorite subject in middle school? Science.

Are you currently reading anything? Not at the moment. But the book I ordered off of Amazon was just delivered so I'll start reading that soon. It's a collection of diaries/journals written during WWII by people who experienced the war first-hand. Soldiers, medics, spies, politicians, refugees, prisoners of war, etc. But parts of it look very sobering, so I really need to be in a certain mood to read it. I'm a huge WWII history buff, but it can be an emotionally-draining thing to study.

How do you feel about wearing leggings in public? I don't have anything against it.

Do you carry a wallet or a purse? Yes.

Do you have a car? What kind of car do you have? Yes, a car and a truck. A 2018 Volkswagen GLI, and a 2011 Ford F-150 SuperCrew.

Does your mother knit or crochet? No.

Do you vape? No.

What was a song you loved as a child? Arabesque No. 1, by Claude Debussy. My mom played it on the piano a lot throughout my childhood.

Do you enjoy the Arctic Monkeys? I'm not really familiar with their music.

Are you going to see Finding Dori? Nope.

Did you celebrate Christmas? Yes.

What was your favorite childhood (or adulthood) Halloween costume? My crash test dummy costume.

What's your favorite dish to cook? Curried chickpeas and spinach... vegetarian chili... roasted vegetable pasta... white bean and vegetable soup...

Can you make gravy? Yes.

Have you ever been horseback-riding? Countless times. I did English hunt seat and show jumping when I was a teenager.

Do you have any male names picked out for future children? I never want children.

Female names? ^

Do you have any things you've kept from your childhood? Yeah, I have a few bins of things from my childhood. Yearbooks, photo albums, etc.

Is there anything weird you do when no one's around? I'm sure there is.

Have you ever had a paranormal experience? No.

Have you ever had a macaroon? Yes.

Where's your favorite place to shop for clothes? No favorite.

Have you ever had a near-death experience? No.

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