Good evening all! New to the sub and thanks for having me. Myself and my husband and another couple are headed to Bali in December and are hoping to have a nice meal in our villa on Christmas Day. Just wondering if anyone has done the above before and can provide any recommendations! Any style of food, we’re flexible. Thanks 😊

Head to Head: Sabalenka leads 1-0
Last Meeting: Zhuhai 2019, Sabalenka won 7-5 7-6⁴
What's at Stake: After winning her first Grand Slam at the 2023 Australian Open, Sabalenka can make her second consecutive Slam final. This would be Muchova's first Grand Slam final.
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Am I alone here, or can others relate?
I’m a primary care doc. MSK is my preferred thing, but I see all comers.
I like to be prepared for the next patient, to have a rough idea what they might want to discuss. Our front desk staff are pretty good at gently probing. They have a pleasant manner and are easy to relate to.
We have trained them so that whenever a person requests an appointment with a doctor, they write one or two words which sum up what the person is concerned about. A sort of heads-up, allowing the doctor to organise their thoughts, and think about the ways the encounter might go.
Scanning my list this morning, it appears that the first patient wishes to discuss her big toe, the second patient wishes to discuss his knee, the third patient wishes to discuss her tennis elbow, and the fourth patient wishes to discuss his meat stick.
Toe, knee, elbow, and … wait! Meat stick? What sort of unsavoury, euphemistic term is that? I made a mental note to take care. A chaperone might be required.
And with that I proceeded.
Toes. People often come along because they have fungus discolouring and deforming the nails, or because a nail is ingrowing, or because their big toe is gradually coming to point inwards. In this case, the patient had the last of these, hallux valgus. We talked about the options and decided that she was not ready to have an operation. Some orthotics to accommodate the shape of the forefoot would probably help in the near term.
Knees. This patient was an older gentleman. Osteoarthritis is some way up the list of likely reasons for an older man to consult with knee symptoms. And that's what it seemed like. We agreed to update his xray and review his pain meds. He ought to lose weight, although we both know the best time to plant that tree was at least 20 years ago. He is heading for a knee replacement soon I expect.
Tennis elbow fascinates me. Why do some people get it, and not others? Mostly patients come hoping for a steroid injection. And mostly I spend the consultation trying to talk them out of it. My hunch is that there is usually a biomechanical fix, but it involves some detective work. Figuring out how to stop them doing the thing with their arm that’s keeping it going.
And that brought me to the fourth patient of the day, who wished to discuss his meat stick.
I braced myself.
“Come on in”, I volunteered, in what I hoped sounded like an easy, neutral and non-judgemental tone.
“How can I help you today?”
“Well doctor. Every time I swallow meat, it sticks.”

Brace yourselves, this is gonna be a long one.
Table of Contents
1…… The Main Goal
2…… What I’m Seeking
3…… Personality
4…… Interests
5…… Physical Characteristics (with pics)
6…… Expectations of You
7…… Living Situation
8…… Deal Breakers
9…… Closing Remarks
(1)
The Main Goal:
Well if you’re browsing this subreddit then much like me, you were alone this weekend and I’m sure you’d like to change that as much as me. I won’t lie, I am going through a rough part of my life right now. It’s difficult for me to find the energy for anything at the moment and I’m just really seeking affection in general, anything that will give me a push. I don’t want to be that person who brings everyone down but I could really use someone to talk to right now. I’d really like to find someone who’s similar to me so much to the point that we do everything together and talk about everything while not having to pretend to be interested. I want someone with whom we can mutually spew our emotions onto and have those feelings reciprocated. Not an emotional punching bag, but an emotional teddy bear to hug and cuddle until everything feels better as many times as we need. There’s people who I’m sure have told you the same, they’ll be there no matter how many times you need the support, no matter how many times the insecurities and bad thoughts come back but they don’t mean it. I will be the exception, I’m not so ignorant to think some nice words and tales of relating to you will magically forever heal whatever ails you then get mad when you seek the same support again. Mental ailments are rarely temporary and I don’t care about someone because they’re perfect, caring about someone means being there no matter how many times they need you to be. It doesn’t feel like a chore, it doesn’t get old, and it never will.
(2)
(2.a)
What I'm Seeking:
I will upfront let you know if I’m clicking better with someone else or if you’re the one, I’m not here to tread the sea of fish or keep my options open, I’m here for one singular person.
(2.b)
Relationship:
A relationship is difficult for me right now, it’s been nearly half a year since I got out of my last relationship and the reasons for it ending are partially responsible for how I’ve been feeling and why it’s so hard for me to seek the comfort I so desperately crave. I will tell you about it but for the sake of not treating the entirety of the internet as my therapist, it’ll be in private. I really need the comfort of intimacy and the warmth of someone who cares. I'm not going to feel better if I just sulk and don’t move on. This is my attempt to get better, I’ll admit I’m not great right now and I don’t expect you to be either. If we can help each other heal, then I’d be more than happy :) A relationship isn’t just being there for when someone’s at their best. Even if a relationship is hard at the moment, I do want a life partner and I don’t want to be alone. Things aren’t going to get easier without you so I don’t want to hesitate. I view my other as an equal, I don’t like categorizing us into specific roles. We take care of each other and treat each other how we like to be treated, whatever that is, it's as simple as that. I don't care if you're "successful" or not, living simple lives with our days filled with love is the ultimate measure of success to me.
(3)
Personality:
(3.a)
On the Surface:
As you can tell I can be rather… stoic but that’s largely due to my current stressors, I truthfully am goofy and fun loving but I just can’t find it in me right now. I want to return to that but without someone to light up my world it’s been difficult to just have fun and enjoy stuff. I’m definitely more introverted, you won’t catch me at any parties or really outside at all. I definitely prefer being home though the occasional outing is not out of the question and one day I’d like to travel to other countries because I think that kind of perspective is important.
(3.b)
The Core of My Being:
I like being a spectator to it all and if we bear witness to humanity burning or its miraculous recovery, I want to watch it with you. I enjoy watching humanity advance, less so when it devolves but I want to watch it to the end nonetheless. I’m both a realist and someone who lives with my head in the clouds dreaming of scenarios or worlds that don’t exist. I’m saying that I enjoy a good narrative and can suspend my disbelief to enjoy something but you won’t catch me refusing vaccines or ignoring blatant facts for the sake of some pseudo science or witch doctor’s remedy. I’m an atheist but I do not rule out existence after death, not because I’m agnostic but because due to the nature of potentially infinite time at some point after how many googol years with a googol amount of 0s after that, something’s bound to replicate your consciousness perfectly at some point. It’s actually a really fascinating topic I like talking about. If infinite time and infinite possibilities exist, does non existence exist? Though that’s an awfully existentially dreadful thought process considering the ramifications of infinite existence and infinite possibilities during said infinite existence. I would say I’m confidently left leaning and I don’t think I could truly get along with anyone right leaning, at least America’s definition of right leaning. Left and right seems to have just become; do people deserve to suffer or do they deserve to live good lives? Being political is not something I expected to become but how can you not be when crimes against human rights are being passed on a daily basis and at the end of the day, everything’s political. Oftentimes I imagine the perfect moment as relaxing with my significant other playing games or cuddling in a cold room under blankets.
I value that special someone above all of the existential thoughts, the bad of the world, the good of the world, they practically become my world. So many worries wash away when I’m with them. I don’t know if that’s the defense mechanism my brain created to not feel bad 24/7 but if it is, I’m currently without it.
(3.c)
Insecurities:
I talk of philosophy and politics here but really I spend most of my time just playing games, watching stuff, and trying to not be sleep deprived. I’m also nowhere near as well spoken, heck sometimes I feel like my speech is broken. I won’t claim to be something I’m not, I sit at home while I complain about the world doing nothing about it wishing I had someone here with me. I’m not noble nor do I really want to be, I have morals I uphold but much like most other hypocrites I acknowledge that my comfortable life is built on the suffering of others without doing anything about it. Why? My sleep problems? Am I depressed? Is that why I have no energy to do anything? Do I just think nothing I could do could help? I can’t nail it down myself, maybe it’s a mix of everything, maybe I’m just a bad person. I have always told myself that if I had wealth I would help people but if I get that kind of wealth will I just become a wealth hoarder who tries to justify my riches as something I earned rather than something given to me through incredibly lucky circumstances? If I do help people is it because I’m a good person or out of guilt? Will I die alone? I feel like I drive everyone away with my clinginess, I get paranoid often and need reassurance often. It’s something I want to work on, something I’ve been trying to work on. Hearing that someone cares about me just never gets old. I value self awareness even if it’s painful.
(3.d)
Socializing:
I’m definitely a socially anxious/awkward mess, especially around strangers. I do feel a large amount of anxiety in public, people can’t tell by looking at my face since I kind of go stone faced in an attempt to block everything out but yeah you’ll notice that if we go out in public. Growing up my pediatrician said I was probably autistic, never got a formal diagnosis so that’s just great. But yeah that explains why I can’t make eye contact with people, I kinda just stare at the ground and avoid their gaze at all costs. A lot of these social struggles go away to a great degree once I know you for a bit but yeah I apologize for how terrible I am at socializing at first. Don’t let my social struggles fool you though, I love cuddling and being close with my person.
(3.e)
Sexuality:
I am a heterosexual male, though I’m not very masculine like at all. I may even be a bit feminine sometimes. Not that I believe any activity or manner of acting belongs to a gender but I don’t know how else to describe it. I’m definitely super affectionate and love it when my partner is too. I am open to dating demi people but I do have a libido so I don't think asexual would work out.
(4)
Interests:
(4.a)
Video Games:
As stated before, I do spend a lot of my time playing video games. It’s been hard lately with me having no energy but I really do want to play more games and have a good time playing them with you! I primarily play on PC though I do have a switch. I’m primarily into platform fighters, roguelikes, open world, survival, and sandbox games. As for single player story games, I enjoy watching them through twitch or youtube but for the most part I don’t play them myself. I’d watch you play them though!
Here’s a list of games we can play:
-Minecraft (Java)
-Risk of Rain 2
-Gunfire Reborn
-Roboquest
-7 Days to Die
-Phasmophobia
-Rust
-Unturned
-Bloons TD 6
-Platform fighters: Super Smash Bros. Melee, Slap City, Multiversus, Flash Party, Fraymakers
Whatever you want to play I’ll give it a shot! I will say that League bores me to death but I’ll play it for you :) I try to avoid MMOs, not because I don’t like them but because of how addicted I can get to them. I enjoy learning games in-depth so MMOs can be a fast track to addiction.
I recently got Kerbal Space Program 2 and ehhh not really worth it right now but hopefully later it will be? I’m super excited for Tears of the Kingdom! In the far off future I’m excited for Rivals of Aether 2 which is a platform fighter releasing in 2024, let me know of your most anticipated releases and I’ll see if I could play them with you!
Also I never got into FPS games but I could totally see myself playing like CoD with you or Escape From Tarkov. Any FPS really, I’m down.
I am a fan of Pokemon but with how things have been lately I don’t know how long that will last. Pixelmon is a common Pokemon mod I play for Minecraft if you want to play that! Also if I say I want to play something with you I mean it but there are often times when no matter how much I want to I'm just drained and can do little more than lay in bed so please don't think I'm making an excuse.
(4.b)
Science:
I really enjoy keeping up with the latest advances in pretty much everything, it could be biology, technology, astronomy, anything! I love seeing progression and I love talking about it! Really I could go on and on about what I’m obsessing about that day. I particularly love technology, ask me for my laptop specs I dare you. When I was little I always wanted to be a scientist of any kind but then insomnia and fear of college stuff hit me like a truck aaaand that’s the end of that dream.
(4.c)
Anime:
You got me, I like anime but I’d like to think my tastes are benign.
Here’s some of my favorites I can list from the top of my head:
- To Your Eternity
- Vinland Saga
- Spice and Wolf
- Re:Zero
- Mob Psycho
- Dr. Stone
- Attack on Titan
- Spy x Family
- My Hero Academia
- Ranking of Kings
- Demon Slayer
Okay I can go on and on but I will say I don’t like pointless fan service and the spamming of cliche anime moments. I mostly enjoy action and anything well animated if it doesn’t have a potato story. Heck Demon Slayer could be my top 3 out of season 2’s animation alone. I don’t watch slice of life often or romance but I would with you!
(4.d)
Misc:
I’m not going to go on and on about the tiniest little things when the main ones are covered but I’ll watch pretty much any show with you and anything really. I like random youtube videos that explain some kind of lore or mystery, sometimes mini documentaries too.
As for food I looove sushi and I’m a sucker for fast food. Okay and candy, definitely candy.
I used to play tennis but haven’t really had the opportunity nor friends to play it with and I’m way too socially anxious to seek it out. Also I will say that when we move to something like discord I type waaaay more casually. I’m not going to expect long paragraphs back and forth like we’re writing English papers for each other, I do enjoy long conversations but seriously don’t worry about having to put the utmost effort into every response, I just like making good first impressions I guess.
(5)
(5.a)
My Physical Characteristics:
I’m 5’8 (172cm), 128 pounds (58kg), with curly brown hair and blue eyes. I like keeping my hair long in the winter and cutting it in the summer. I’m pretty slim in general so if you’re looking for someone large, that’s not me. I don’t work out but my work is pretty physical so at least I’m not totally inactive. I don’t have the urge to work out or gain muscle but I do want to maintain my slim figure so if I start losing control of that I’ll work out. I like to keep my face shaved because I don’t think I look good with a beard/mustache so if you’re into those I apologize. I have an average amount of body hair? I’d prefer to be completely shaved but it’s easy to lose motivation with that battle, if you prefer shaved then I’d have no problem complying. Anyways here’s what I look like: https://imgur.com/a/MZZgf2t
(5.b)
My Physical Preferences:
Having physical preferences makes me feel shallow, if I could make myself not have them I would but unfortunately that’s now how that works. I don’t care if you’re shorter or taller than me and I don’t care if you weigh more or less than me. All I ask is that you’re slim-average weight. I would never ask for someone to be something I’m not. I don’t care about tattoos or piercings.
(6)
Expectations of You:
I am not looking for someone “exciting” or someone to “keep me on my toes” I’m not looking for someone to cater to my every whim or anything like that. I don’t care if you’re “boring” or if you aren’t “successful”. I know it’s a common thing for people to not want a “boring” relationship and to seek something argumentative or something with constant challenges but I just want to be with you. During the exciting times, the boring times, and everything in-between, all of it will be great with you! Maybe we do argue sometimes or maybe there will be challenges but that will never be something I purposefully seek out and I don’t want that to be something you seek out either. I will not play tricks on you and I will not play mind games, I expect the same from you. We all have personal measures of success we may or may not have lived up to but what I care about most is our commitment to each other. If we have each other we can get through tough times, near the ends of our lives I want us to look back and feel that this life together was worth more than anything. That’s not saying I want us to be haphazard, I don’t want us to make poor decisions for the sake of yolo and I want us to always be rational, especially with each other. I want you to be someone I can trust to make decisions and weigh the options with a level head, I’ll try my best to live up to the same for you. Most of all I want empathy, understanding, someone to feel the utmost comfort and trust in.
(7)
Living Situation:
Currently my life is pretty relaxed, I work 3 times a week as a night shift stocker. I currently live in a 2 bedroom apartment with my roommate but we’re looking to move into someplace larger by the end of the year if everything works out. The internet is weirdly great for Ohio too like I have fiber and later this year we’re supposed to be getting dedicated fiber so that’s neat. I’m not attached to Ohio so the ultimate goal living location wise is probably moving to a country that won’t send you into a lifetime of dealing with the repercussions from one medical emergency.
(8)
Deal Breakers:
Might as well make this simple and make it a list.
- Anti-vaxxers
- Unironically believing astrology
- Right wingers
- Hard drugs (occasional 420 and alcohol is fine, may even join you)
- Wanting children, there was a time when I was younger when I wanted children but with the state of the word that’s a definite no and I feel like I wouldn’t be able to handle the stress. I’d love a stress free life with as much time with you as possible.
- Homophobic
- Transphobic
- Racist
- Super Religious
- Don’t be a bigot and don’t deny facts.
(9)
Closing Remarks:
Well you made it, I was thinking that finding someone I’d be willing to put a lifetime of effort into at least required this much effort. If I think of anything more I’ll update the post. Also about timezones, it really doesn’t matter where in the world you are. I don’t have a sleep schedule and I have most of the week off from work so it really doesn’t matter.
I request that in your response you do put effort into it, it doesn’t have to be anywhere near as long as this but at least enough so I know that you read this and enough about you so I know why you saw potential compatibility. I will seriously read all of it and respond the best I can. I do also request a pic included in your response (sfw please) or one soon after we start talking to prove identity, I’ll send identity proving pics too. As long as this post is up, you can send a reply!

Brace yourselves, this is gonna be a long one.
Table of Contents
1…… The Main Goal
2…… What I’m Seeking
3…… Personality
4…… Interests
5…… Physical Characteristics (with pics)
6…… Expectations of You
7…… Living Situation
8…… Deal Breakers
9…… Closing Remarks
(1)
The Main Goal:
Well if you’re browsing this subreddit then much like me, you were alone this weekend and I’m sure you’d like to change that as much as me. I won’t lie, I am going through a rough part of my life right now. It’s difficult for me to find the energy for anything at the moment and I’m just really seeking affection in general, anything that will give me a push. I don’t want to be that person who brings everyone down but I could really use someone to talk to right now. I’d really like to find someone who’s similar to me so much to the point that we do everything together and talk about everything while not having to pretend to be interested. I want someone with whom we can mutually spew our emotions onto and have those feelings reciprocated. Not an emotional punching bag, but an emotional teddy bear to hug and cuddle until everything feels better as many times as we need. There’s people who I’m sure have told you the same, they’ll be there no matter how many times you need the support, no matter how many times the insecurities and bad thoughts come back but they don’t mean it. I will be the exception, I’m not so ignorant to think some nice words and tales of relating to you will magically forever heal whatever ails you then get mad when you seek the same support again. Mental ailments are rarely temporary and I don’t care about someone because they’re perfect, caring about someone means being there no matter how many times they need you to be. It doesn’t feel like a chore, it doesn’t get old, and it never will.
(2)
(2.a)
What I'm Seeking:
I will upfront let you know if I’m clicking better with someone else or if you’re the one, I’m not here to tread the sea of fish or keep my options open, I’m here for one singular person.
(2.b)
Relationship:
A relationship is difficult for me right now, it’s been nearly half a year since I got out of my last relationship and the reasons for it ending are partially responsible for how I’ve been feeling and why it’s so hard for me to seek the comfort I so desperately crave. I will tell you about it but for the sake of not treating the entirety of the internet as my therapist, it’ll be in private. I really need the comfort of intimacy and the warmth of someone who cares. I'm not going to feel better if I just sulk and don’t move on. This is my attempt to get better, I’ll admit I’m not great right now and I don’t expect you to be either. If we can help each other heal, then I’d be more than happy :) A relationship isn’t just being there for when someone’s at their best. Even if a relationship is hard at the moment, I do want a life partner and I don’t want to be alone. Things aren’t going to get easier without you so I don’t want to hesitate. I view my other as an equal, I don’t like categorizing us into specific roles. We take care of each other and treat each other how we like to be treated, whatever that is, it's as simple as that. I don't care if you're "successful" or not, living simple lives with our days filled with love is the ultimate measure of success to me.
(3)
Personality:
(3.a)
On the Surface:
As you can tell I can be rather… stoic but that’s largely due to my current stressors, I truthfully am goofy and fun loving but I just can’t find it in me right now. I want to return to that but without someone to light up my world it’s been difficult to just have fun and enjoy stuff. I’m definitely more introverted, you won’t catch me at any parties or really outside at all. I definitely prefer being home though the occasional outing is not out of the question and one day I’d like to travel to other countries because I think that kind of perspective is important.
(3.b)
The Core of My Being:
I like being a spectator to it all and if we bear witness to humanity burning or its miraculous recovery, I want to watch it with you. I enjoy watching humanity advance, less so when it devolves but I want to watch it to the end nonetheless. I’m both a realist and someone who lives with my head in the clouds dreaming of scenarios or worlds that don’t exist. I’m saying that I enjoy a good narrative and can suspend my disbelief to enjoy something but you won’t catch me refusing vaccines or ignoring blatant facts for the sake of some pseudo science or witch doctor’s remedy. I’m an atheist but I do not rule out existence after death, not because I’m agnostic but because due to the nature of potentially infinite time at some point after how many googol years with a googol amount of 0s after that, something’s bound to replicate your consciousness perfectly at some point. It’s actually a really fascinating topic I like talking about. If infinite time and infinite possibilities exist, does non existence exist? Though that’s an awfully existentially dreadful thought process considering the ramifications of infinite existence and infinite possibilities during said infinite existence. I would say I’m confidently left leaning and I don’t think I could truly get along with anyone right leaning, at least America’s definition of right leaning. Left and right seems to have just become; do people deserve to suffer or do they deserve to live good lives? Being political is not something I expected to become but how can you not be when crimes against human rights are being passed on a daily basis and at the end of the day, everything’s political. Oftentimes I imagine the perfect moment as relaxing with my significant other playing games or cuddling in a cold room under blankets.
I value that special someone above all of the existential thoughts, the bad of the world, the good of the world, they practically become my world. So many worries wash away when I’m with them. I don’t know if that’s the defense mechanism my brain created to not feel bad 24/7 but if it is, I’m currently without it.
(3.c)
Insecurities:
I talk of philosophy and politics here but really I spend most of my time just playing games, watching stuff, and trying to not be sleep deprived. I’m also nowhere near as well spoken, heck sometimes I feel like my speech is broken. I won’t claim to be something I’m not, I sit at home while I complain about the world doing nothing about it wishing I had someone here with me. I’m not noble nor do I really want to be, I have morals I uphold but much like most other hypocrites I acknowledge that my comfortable life is built on the suffering of others without doing anything about it. Why? My sleep problems? Am I depressed? Is that why I have no energy to do anything? Do I just think nothing I could do could help? I can’t nail it down myself, maybe it’s a mix of everything, maybe I’m just a bad person. I have always told myself that if I had wealth I would help people but if I get that kind of wealth will I just become a wealth hoarder who tries to justify my riches as something I earned rather than something given to me through incredibly lucky circumstances? If I do help people is it because I’m a good person or out of guilt? Will I die alone? I feel like I drive everyone away with my clinginess, I get paranoid often and need reassurance often. It’s something I want to work on, something I’ve been trying to work on. Hearing that someone cares about me just never gets old. I value self awareness even if it’s painful.
(3.d)
Socializing:
I’m definitely a socially anxious/awkward mess, especially around strangers. I do feel a large amount of anxiety in public, people can’t tell by looking at my face since I kind of go stone faced in an attempt to block everything out but yeah you’ll notice that if we go out in public. Growing up my pediatrician said I was probably autistic, never got a formal diagnosis so that’s just great. But yeah that explains why I can’t make eye contact with people, I kinda just stare at the ground and avoid their gaze at all costs. A lot of these social struggles go away to a great degree once I know you for a bit but yeah I apologize for how terrible I am at socializing at first. Don’t let my social struggles fool you though, I love cuddling and being close with my person.
(3.e)
Sexuality:
I am a heterosexual male, though I’m not very masculine like at all. I may even be a bit feminine sometimes. Not that I believe any activity or manner of acting belongs to a gender but I don’t know how else to describe it. I’m definitely super affectionate and love it when my partner is too. I am open to dating demi people but I do have a libido so I don't think asexual would work out.
(4)
Interests:
(4.a)
Video Games:
As stated before, I do spend a lot of my time playing video games. It’s been hard lately with me having no energy but I really do want to play more games and have a good time playing them with you! I primarily play on PC though I do have a switch. I’m primarily into platform fighters, roguelikes, open world, survival, and sandbox games. As for single player story games, I enjoy watching them through twitch or youtube but for the most part I don’t play them myself. I’d watch you play them though!
Here’s a list of games we can play:
-Minecraft (Java)
-Risk of Rain 2
-Gunfire Reborn
-Roboquest
-7 Days to Die
-Phasmophobia
-Rust
-Unturned
-Bloons TD 6
-Platform fighters: Super Smash Bros. Melee, Slap City, Multiversus, Flash Party, Fraymakers
Whatever you want to play I’ll give it a shot! I will say that League bores me to death but I’ll play it for you :) I try to avoid MMOs, not because I don’t like them but because of how addicted I can get to them. I enjoy learning games in-depth so MMOs can be a fast track to addiction.
I recently got Kerbal Space Program 2 and ehhh not really worth it right now but hopefully later it will be? I’m super excited for Tears of the Kingdom! In the far off future I’m excited for Rivals of Aether 2 which is a platform fighter releasing in 2024, let me know of your most anticipated releases and I’ll see if I could play them with you!
Also I never got into FPS games but I could totally see myself playing like CoD with you or Escape From Tarkov. Any FPS really, I’m down.
I am a fan of Pokemon but with how things have been lately I don’t know how long that will last. Pixelmon is a common Pokemon mod I play for Minecraft if you want to play that! Also if I say I want to play something with you I mean it but there are often times when no matter how much I want to I'm just drained and can do little more than lay in bed so please don't think I'm making an excuse.
(4.b)
Science:
I really enjoy keeping up with the latest advances in pretty much everything, it could be biology, technology, astronomy, anything! I love seeing progression and I love talking about it! Really I could go on and on about what I’m obsessing about that day. I particularly love technology, ask me for my laptop specs I dare you. When I was little I always wanted to be a scientist of any kind but then insomnia and fear of college stuff hit me like a truck aaaand that’s the end of that dream.
(4.c)
Anime:
You got me, I like anime but I’d like to think my tastes are benign.
Here’s some of my favorites I can list from the top of my head:
- To Your Eternity
- Vinland Saga
- Spice and Wolf
- Re:Zero
- Mob Psycho
- Dr. Stone
- Attack on Titan
- Spy x Family
- My Hero Academia
- Ranking of Kings
- Demon Slayer
Okay I can go on and on but I will say I don’t like pointless fan service and the spamming of cliche anime moments. I mostly enjoy action and anything well animated if it doesn’t have a potato story. Heck Demon Slayer could be my top 3 out of season 2’s animation alone. I don’t watch slice of life often or romance but I would with you!
(4.d)
Misc:
I’m not going to go on and on about the tiniest little things when the main ones are covered but I’ll watch pretty much any show with you and anything really. I like random youtube videos that explain some kind of lore or mystery, sometimes mini documentaries too.
As for food I looove sushi and I’m a sucker for fast food. Okay and candy, definitely candy.
I used to play tennis but haven’t really had the opportunity nor friends to play it with and I’m way too socially anxious to seek it out. Also I will say that when we move to something like discord I type waaaay more casually. I’m not going to expect long paragraphs back and forth like we’re writing English papers for each other, I do enjoy long conversations but seriously don’t worry about having to put the utmost effort into every response, I just like making good first impressions I guess.
(5)
(5.a)
My Physical Characteristics:
I’m 5’8 (172cm), 128 pounds (58kg), with curly brown hair and blue eyes. I like keeping my hair long in the winter and cutting it in the summer. I’m pretty slim in general so if you’re looking for someone large, that’s not me. I don’t work out but my work is pretty physical so at least I’m not totally inactive. I don’t have the urge to work out or gain muscle but I do want to maintain my slim figure so if I start losing control of that I’ll work out. I like to keep my face shaved because I don’t think I look good with a beard/mustache so if you’re into those I apologize. I have an average amount of body hair? I’d prefer to be completely shaved but it’s easy to lose motivation with that battle, if you prefer shaved then I’d have no problem complying. Anyways here’s what I look like: https://imgur.com/a/MZZgf2t
(5.b)
My Physical Preferences:
Having physical preferences makes me feel shallow, if I could make myself not have them I would but unfortunately that’s now how that works. I don’t care if you’re shorter or taller than me and I don’t care if you weigh more or less than me. All I ask is that you’re slim-average weight. I would never ask for someone to be something I’m not. I don’t care about tattoos or piercings.
(6)
Expectations of You:
I am not looking for someone “exciting” or someone to “keep me on my toes” I’m not looking for someone to cater to my every whim or anything like that. I don’t care if you’re “boring” or if you aren’t “successful”. I know it’s a common thing for people to not want a “boring” relationship and to seek something argumentative or something with constant challenges but I just want to be with you. During the exciting times, the boring times, and everything in-between, all of it will be great with you! Maybe we do argue sometimes or maybe there will be challenges but that will never be something I purposefully seek out and I don’t want that to be something you seek out either. I will not play tricks on you and I will not play mind games, I expect the same from you. We all have personal measures of success we may or may not have lived up to but what I care about most is our commitment to each other. If we have each other we can get through tough times, near the ends of our lives I want us to look back and feel that this life together was worth more than anything. That’s not saying I want us to be haphazard, I don’t want us to make poor decisions for the sake of yolo and I want us to always be rational, especially with each other. I want you to be someone I can trust to make decisions and weigh the options with a level head, I’ll try my best to live up to the same for you. Most of all I want empathy, understanding, someone to feel the utmost comfort and trust in.
(7)
Living Situation:
Currently my life is pretty relaxed, I work 3 times a week as a night shift stocker. I currently live in a 2 bedroom apartment with my roommate but we’re looking to move into someplace larger by the end of the year if everything works out. The internet is weirdly great for Ohio too like I have fiber and later this year we’re supposed to be getting dedicated fiber so that’s neat. I’m not attached to Ohio so the ultimate goal living location wise is probably moving to a country that won’t send you into a lifetime of dealing with the repercussions from one medical emergency.
(8)
Deal Breakers:
Might as well make this simple and make it a list.
- Anti-vaxxers
- Unironically believing astrology
- Right wingers
- Hard drugs (occasional 420 and alcohol is fine, may even join you)
- Wanting children, there was a time when I was younger when I wanted children but with the state of the word that’s a definite no and I feel like I wouldn’t be able to handle the stress. I’d love a stress free life with as much time with you as possible.
- Homophobic
- Transphobic
- Racist
- Super Religious
- Don’t be a bigot and don’t deny facts.
(9)
Closing Remarks:
Well you made it, I was thinking that finding someone I’d be willing to put a lifetime of effort into at least required this much effort. If I think of anything more I’ll update the post. Also about timezones, it really doesn’t matter where in the world you are. I don’t have a sleep schedule and I have most of the week off from work so it really doesn’t matter.
I request that in your response you do put effort into it, it doesn’t have to be anywhere near as long as this but at least enough so I know that you read this and enough about you so I know why you saw potential compatibility. I will seriously read all of it and respond the best I can. I do also request a pic included in your response (sfw please) or one soon after we start talking to prove identity, I’ll send identity proving pics too. As long as this post is up, you can send a reply!

So I'm heading to a resort with some family pretty soon and our agreement was that every pair of people going has to make dinner at least once during the trip. I, however, am making the number of people there odd so I will likely have help offered but would like to see what I can do on my own. I was initially going to make some egg drop soup, but I recently found out out most of the people going on the trip don't like it, so I need a new idea. I don't want to sound too picky, but essentially I would greatly appreciate an Asian or Italian recipe that uses preferably affordable ingredients, no fancy implements you wouldn't expect to find in a resort villa's kitchen, must be able to feed approximately 9 people or at least scale easily to that point, and I would really appreciate it if it were on the easier side for a lone 19 year old dude who knows at least some of his way around a kitchen. It's good to note that there are a couple somewhat picky eaters in the mix. Like cheese or pepperoni are the only pizza they eat kind of picky eaters. Also one of them doesn't like pork, she thinks it makes her sick. It doesn't actually make her sick though she just got a bit of food poisoning from a dish that happened to have pork in it once and had since been fine eating barbecue ribs, so pork is okay as long as it's plausibly something else but it'd save some potential headache if there isn't pork in the recipe.

Unpacking the Light Police. Light Pollution News.
**Special thanks to Scaramuccia for directing my eye to a couple of articles this month** - Bill
Show Link: https://lightpollutionnews.com/podcast/unpacking-the-light-police/
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Host: Bill McGeeney
Guests:
John Barentine of Dark Sky Consulting, LLC
Kaitlyn Evans, Conservationist.
Featured Articles (excluding quick hits):

• I was busted by the light police. They had a point
• The forgotten medieval habit of 'two sleeps'
• Want to Learn About Light Pollution? There’s a mini-course for that!
• Star bathing is the new outdoor travel trend we should all be trying for Summer 2023
• Industry Must Face an Inconvenient Truth -- Most LED Lights at Night are Unhealthy
• Unpacking the Wallpack
• Songbirds, dusk and clear skies: Scientists explore migratory flights
• ‘Lights Out’ initiative appears to be saving birds from crashing into Philly buildings
• Knoxville, TN Zoo is offering up what they call “Twilight Tours” per WVLT 8
• Flashlights posing major threat to nesting sea turtles
• Capture the Dark 2023 officially is under way
• Why the Greatest Threat to Star-Gazing Isn’t Light Pollution
• Smart Street Lights Market is Expected to Hit USD 14,751.1 million at a 23.4% CAGR by 2030
• LDS Church will get to light up its Heber Valley Temple after all, but the faith didn’t get everything it wanted
• A World Without Darkness Could Be a Reality within a Few Years
• Aussie region determined to keep its darkness is a stargazer’s dream

Afraid of the Dark:

• Hilton Head’s dark roads and pedestrians are deadly combo. What the town is doing about it

Research Article of the Month:

• Manipulating spectra of artificial light affects movements patterns of bats along ecological corridors

DemographicsGender: Male
Race/Ethnicity: Asian (Chinese)
Residence: Central Coast CA
Income Bracket: 150-200k
Type of School: Public
Hooks (Recruited Athlete, URM, First-Gen, Geographic, Legacy, etc.): None
Intended Major(s): Computer Science, Nursing
AcademicsGPA (UW/W): 4.0UW, 4.38W
Rank (or percentile): 31/583
# of Honors/AP/IB/Dual Enrollment/etc.: 8 (varies depending if + classes are considered honors, they are not by UCs, so did not include and whether or not AP Gov/Econ are considered 1 or 2 classes as they are only 1 semester courses)
Senior Year Course Load: AP Biology, AP US Gov/Macroeconomics, Foundations of Nursing, AP English Literature, AP Statistics
Standardized Testing:SAT I: N/AACT: N/ASAT II: N/A California lolAP/IB: AP European History(5), AP English Language and Composition(4), other AP scores are not yet released
Extracurriculars/Activities:
#1 Critical Issues Forum-Nuclear Nonproliferation with the Middlesbury Institute of International Studies Participant/Contributor Weekly meetings-about 3 hours for about 12 weeks
#2 Founding VP of Fencing Club-organize fencing club meetings and assist with fundraising, 2 hr. weekly time commitment(freshman year)
#3 Student Senator bimonthly meetings, communicate goals and planned activities of ASB with students, (Freshman year)
#4 300+ officially recorded CS hours approx. 350 unofficial estimation combination, weekly volunteer AV operator at church
#5 Inventory Management Lead- Robotics Club(Junior year) 2 hours weekly
#6 VP of Robotics Club (First Robotics Competition)(Senior year) 3 hours weekly, coordinated and linked with another school's team for combined team.
#7 Principal's Advisory Council(monthly meetings) Junior and senior year
#8 4 year cross country runner
#9 Worked at a restaurant as To-go order assembler during summer of 2021
#10 Head of Publicity and Communications for FCA(senior year)
Awards/Honors
#1 Athlete Scholar Award
#2 300+ Community Service Hours Award
#3 Most Improved Tennis(PCAL)
#4 National Honor Society
#5 Student of the Quarter for FoN
Letters of RecommendationNone for UCs or CSUs
InterviewsN/A
EssaysN/A for CSUs UC PIQs (two weeks and 4/10 composite score
Acceptances:(UC Merced) (RD)
(CSU Fullerton)(RD)
(UC Santa Cruz)(Rolling I think)
CSU Long Beach(RD)
Cal Poly Humbolt(EA)
Cal Poly SLO(RD)
SF State(RD)
CSU East Bay(RD)
Waitlists:UC Davis(RD)
Rejections:UC Irvine(RD)
Additional Information:
Committed to Cal Poly SLO for CSC
Definitely did not mid-max my college apps, but I'm the guinea pig of my family I guess.

I asked GPT to help with planning a trip starting in Venice and ending in Rome and for it to provide suggested activities that can be done on those days (it provided a list of activities that could be done, it wasn't suggesting they could all be done).
Any suggestions on the time spent in each city? Any suggestions on some of the better activities or sights to see, based on the list below?
Day 1: Travel Day

• No recommendations as this is a travel day

Day 2: Venice (Flight arrives at 9:30am)

• St. Mark's Basilica
• Doge's Palace
• Grand Canal and Canal Grande Bridges
• Rialto Bridge
• Gondola ride
• Murano Island for glass blowing demonstration and shopping

Day 3 : Venice

• Peggy Guggenheim Collection
• Accademia Gallery
• Scuola Grande di San Rocco
• Explore the neighborhoods of Cannaregio, Dorsoduro, and Castello
• Enjoy an evening stroll and dinner in Piazza San Marco

Day 4: Venice

• Explore the islands of Burano and Torcello
• Visit the Lido beach and enjoy some relaxation time

Day 5: Verona (travel from Venice to Verona) (1-2 hours by train)

• Arena di Verona
• Juliet's House (Casa di Giulietta)
• Piazza delle Erbe and Piazza Bra
• Castelvecchio Museum
• Ponte Pietra bridge

Day 6: Milan (travel from Verona to Milan) (1-2 hours by train)

• Milan Cathedral (Duomo di Milano)
• Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
• Sforza Castle (Castello Sforzesco)
• Pinacoteca di Brera art museum
• Santa Maria delle Grazie church to see The Last Supper painting by Leonardo da Vinci

Day 7: Milan (Lake Como) (1 hour by train)

• Lake Como boat tour
• Villa Carlotta in Tremezzo
• Bellagio town
• Cable car ride up to Brunate for stunning views of the lake and the Alps

Day 8: Cinque Terre or Florence (2-3 hours by train to Cinque Terre, 1-2 hours by train to Florence)

• If choosing Cinque Terre: hiking or train tour of the five picturesque coastal villages
• If choosing Florence: Uffizi Gallery, Palazzo Vecchio, Piazzale Michelangelo for panoramic views, Ponte Vecchio, Florence Cathedral (Il Duomo di Firenze)

Day 9: Florence

• Accademia Gallery to see Michelangelo's David statue
• Palazzo Pitti and Boboli Gardens
• San Lorenzo Market for shopping and local food
• Bargello National Museum
• Visit the Oltrarno neighborhood for artisanal workshops and boutiques

Day 10: Florence (Day trip to Siena, San Gimignano, or Pisa) (1 hour by train to Siena, 1 hour by train to San Gimignano, 1-2 hours by train to Pisa)

• Siena: Piazza del Campo, Siena Cathedral, Palazzo Pubblico, Torre del Mangia
• San Gimignano: Medieval hilltop town, Piazza della Cisterna, Collegiate Church of Santa Maria Assunta
• Pisa: Leaning Tower of Pisa, Piazza dei Miracoli, Pisa Cathedral

Day 11: Florence (Day trip to Bologna) (30 minutes to 1 hour by train)

• Piazza Maggiore and Palazzo d'Accursio
• Basilica of San Petronio
• Two Towers (Due Torri)
• Archiginnasio Palace and Anatomical Theatre
• Eat local specialties like tortellini, mortadella, and gelato

Day 12: Florence

• Florence Baptistery and Giotto's Bell Tower
• Medici Chapel
• San Marco Museum to see Fra Angelico's frescoes
• Dante's House Museum
• Enjoy a sunset

Day 13: Rome (travel Florence to Rome) (1.5-3 hours by train)

• Visit the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill (buy a combined ticket to skip the lines)
• Explore the Pantheon and Piazza Navona
• Take a stroll through the charming Trastevere neighborhood and enjoy some Italian cuisine

Day 14: Rome

• Marvel at the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica (buy tickets in advance to avoid long lines)
• Visit the Castel Sant'Angelo and enjoy the views of the city from the top
• Take a walk through the Villa Borghese Gardens or visit the Borghese Gallery for art lovers

Day 15: Travel Day - Flight Departs 12pm local time

• If time allows, visit the Trevi Fountain and throw a coin in for good luck
• Walk down the famous Spanish Steps and enjoy some shopping on Via Condotti
• Head to the airport for your flight back home.

Charlotte

• Metalmorphosis
  
• 4th Ward
  
• Riverfront park
  
• Dale trail - 3003 Dale Earnhardt Blvd
  

Charlotte to Columbia

• Sesquicentennial State Park
  
• Landsford Canal State Park
  
• Lake Murray kayaking/tubing/purple Martin
  
• Dreher Island State Park
  
• Saluda Shores
  
• Congaree National Park- Boardwalk Trail,Champion trees
  
• Harbison State Park
  
• Hampton Preston house
  
• Robert Mills house
  
• Tunnel vision
  
• Hites bbq
  
• Columbia Museum of Art
  
• State House and Museum
  
• SC Confederate Relic Room & Military Museum
  

Columbia to Hilton Head Island

• Battle of Rivers Bridge State Historic Site
  
• Parris Island Museum
  
• Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island
  
• Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge
  
• Sea Pines Forest Preserve
  
• Myrtle The Loggerhead Turtle Monument
  
• Harbour Town
  
• Coligny Beach Park
  
• Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park
  
• Audubon Newhall Preserve
  

Hilton Head to Savannah

• Fish Haul Beach Park
  
• Bonaventure Cemetery
  
• Wormsloe Plantation Historic Site
  
• JW Marriott museum
  

Savannah

• Forsyth Park
  
• The Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist
  
• First African Baptist Church
  
• Franklin Square
  
• Colonial Park cemetery
  
• Prohibition museum
  
• Chippewa Square
  
• Colonial Park Cemetery
  
• Green-Meldrim House
  
• Old town trolley
  
• Collins quarter
  
• Leopold's Ice Cream
  

We have an upcoming trip that we're really excited about. We'll be spending a month in Hawaii and our first week will be in Oahau. We are a family of 4, kids age 7 and 9.
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• Day 1 (Friday): We'll be arriving in the late afternoon from the East Coast.
• Day 2 (Saturday): Since we might experience some jet lag, we plan to relax by the pool or beach at the Hilton Hawaiian Village. We'll explore the surroundings at our own pace.
• Day 3 (Sunday): I will be attending a scuba class from 10 am to 2 pm, while my wife and kids will enjoy their time at the pool or beach.
• Day 4 (Monday): I have another scuba class from 10 am to 2 pm, while my wife and kids continue to have fun at the pool or beach. In the evening, we're thinking Mystery Magic Show at the Hilton.
• Day 5 (Tuesday): We have a shark swim booked for 8:30 am on the North Shore. Afterwards, we'll explore the area a bit, visiting Haleiwa, Laniakea Beach, and possibly Waimea Falls. We'll return to the hotel in the afternoon.
• Day 6 (Wednesday): Our plan is to visit Hanauma Bay if we manage to secure tickets. If not, we'll be flexible and reschedule for Thursday or Friday.
• Day 7 (Thursday): Our goal is to hike Diamond Head, aiming for an 8 am reservation. We'll take it easy at the hotel during the midday hours and in the evening, we have a Luau planned at Nutridge at 4pm
• Day 8 (Friday): In the morning, we might consider hiking Lanikai Pillbox, Lighthouse Trail, or Manoa Falls. We'll keep the afternoon free for relaxation.
• Day 9 (Saturday): On this day, we'll depart in the morning for our next destination, Maui.

Thanks!
edited to flip Hanauma Bay and North Shore day. Got them mixed up.

Laying in bed, my hand rested on my bump. How did I end like this? Demonic and pregnant, that very statement sounding like a cheap movie title. Demy slumbered next to me, the day was ours to be had. Demy promised me a date today, and I suppose I should take it. Swinging my feet over the edge of the bed, a black box waited for me. Opening the top, my breath was stolen from me. Golden lace sparrows flew over a scarlet rockabilly dress, my shaking fingers pulling it out. Holding it to my body, the measurements were exact to me. The mattress creaked as Demy sat up, the morning sun bathing his handsome features.
“Do you like it? I ordered it a couple of weeks ago. Hopefully, it will fit.” He yawned groggily, rubbing his eyes. “I also ordered new jeans for you, considering that they won’t fit eventually. Try it on.” Tugging on my snug bra, the dress fit perfectly. Loving the way the skirt floated away from me, Demy was already dressed in a simple black dress shirt and dark jeans. His casual look threw me off, a scythe charm dangled off of his wrists. Staring at him with pure bewilderment, he tugged his hair into a neat man bun. Shrugging his shoulders, he sauntered over to me. His hungry eyes devoured me.
“I like it very much.” I stammered with a fluttering heart. Wrapping his arm around the small of my waist, his lips pressed against mine passionately. Arching my body towards him, time stopped once more. Why did this keep happening! Releasing me from his spell, his forehead pressed against mine.
“I forgot to tell you that I can disguise myself. Now I look like an albino goth.” He explained playfully, tucking a piece of hair behind my ear. “Let me fix your hair.” Brushing through it, he twisted it into a simple side braid. Kicking over my boots, he kissed my forehead while I slid on my boots. Spinning around the room, he swung me underneath him. Smothering me in kisses, he placed me on his back. Walking downstairs, we burst out onto the busy street. People smiled at us as he took every turn to an abandoned mansion. Vines had claimed the red brick, the metal porches barely hanging on.
“I bought it for us.” He proclaimed proudly, placing his hands on his hips. “I thought it was time we got a place of our own. What do you think?” Tears welled up in my eyes, my hand falling on my bump. He didn’t have to, my other hand clenching into a tight ball. Glancing up at the top window, a lone female spirit floated in her flowing nightgown. Cocking my head, shadowy hands ripped her back. Bursting through the front door, dust covered the water damaged walls. Sprinting upstairs, my fingers curled around my staff. The stairs creaked dangerously underneath my boots, a jump in the air saving me from a painful fall as the steps crumbled. Landing on the metal railing, my boots clanged against the metal with every step. A ghost was in trouble, the scene shifting around me. Demy caught up to me, the inside of the house rewinding back in time. Pristine walls with ornate wallpaper greeted me, Demy letting out a long sigh.
“We are trapped in another time bubble.” He groaned to himself, rubbing his forehead. “We know the only way out is to kill the ghost who brought us here. This bubble reeks of something else though. Can you smell the sulfur?” Sniffing the air, he wasn’t wrong. Hiding me underneath the staircase, my breath hitched at his body pressed against mine. A man with chocolate brown hair and caramel eyes landed inches from us, blood pouring from his eyes. A child’s scream snapped me from my horror filled trance, a thirteen year old girl ran by us with her long brown waves flying behind her. A shadow figure chased after her, a jagged blade sliding through her chest. Watching the ruby drops hit the floor, the worn wooden handle became stained with her blood. Dropping to the floor, her hand reached for me. The demon snapped its head towards us, rows of bloody fangs clicked together. Spinning his blade in his palm, his wrist flicked abruptly, Demy’s back caught the blade, his scythe charm glowing red hot. Pushing the knife out with his muscles, the charm grew to its full size. Ravens cawed behind him, the bracelet turning back into his top hat. Scarlet flames twisted with golden flames, the feathers floating behind me. Cocking his head back, crazed laughter burst from his lips.
“You are going to have to find me first.” He taunted cruelly, clapping his hands. “I will never let you claim my home.” Demy narrowed his eyes in his direction, the annoyance disappearing into the floor. Coming out of our hiding spot, jazz music played outside. Creeping around the corner, my flames died down for a second. A pile of bright yellow liquid coated the spot he went through, Demy crouching down to examine it.
“He is ancient.” He grumbled under his breath, his kind gaze watched me take in the information. “The brighter the sulfur the older they are.” Feeling stupid for not understanding him, the solution wasn’t obvious to me. Shifting uncomfortably, no words came to the tip of my tongue. The ghost of the girl floated over to me, tears flowing endlessly down her cheeks. Her hair floated up behind her, her quaking hands gripping her ragged nightgown. Her milky eyes met mine, surprise rounding her eyes at my outreached hand.
“We are going to get rid of him for you. Unfortunately, I don’t think I can free you because of the whole murder thing. Maybe we can find your father.” I offered sincerely, her icy hands cupping mine. “We can turn on the television for you every now and then. I’ll even cook your favorite foods so you can smell them. The one thing you have to do is help me out. Can you do that?” The spirit of the father floated around the corner, his snow white hair danced wildly. Fixing his mustache, his milky eyes fell on us. Dusting off his suit, he cleared his throat. Holding out his hand, I gave it one good firm shake.
“I am Mr. Smillet and that is my daughter Milly. We would love to help you.” He introduced himself politely, ruffling his daughter’s hair. “Unfortunately, we can’t leave because of an eternal curse on the land but your idea sounds lovely. Let’s make this place a home once more.” Floating through the floor, his head popped up through the center of the hole.
“This is going to sound backwards but he is in the attic.” He chirped warmly, pulling himself out. “We will lead the way.” Walking past the photos of them, the nineteen twenties raged outside. Stopping at the attic door, they took a step back. Thanking them silently, we pushed the door open. Pressing our backs against the wall, the stairs creaked with every step. Glancing behind me, the door slammed shut behind us. The only light flickered, my heart seconds from beating out of my chest. Pop! A sea of darkness swallowed us, cold breezes lashing our cheeks. Summoning my flames, my heart sank into the pit of my stomach at his face inches from mine. Slamming my heel into his chest, he smashed into the wall. Climbing the stairs, I kicked a pile of boxes down the stairs. Spinning my scythe over my head, balls of flames whipped in his direction. Stopping them before they hit him, he raised his hand over his head. Hundreds of those damn daggers spun over his head, my metal feathers destroying them upon impact. Snapping his fingers, cold hands smashed through the floorboards. Slicing my palm on an exposed nail, Demy seemed to be dealing with his own problems. Smearing my hand on the wall, the scent was enough for me to summon my pets. Whistling sharply, the attic door rattled violently. Wet snarls echoed on the other side, my three pets taking him down to the ground. Pulling his gun from his pocket, Demy towered over the howling demon. Pressing his gun to his forehead, his finger tugged on the trigger. His bullet burst from the end, his body decaying to ash. My pets bounded up to me, their tails wagging a mile a minute. Rubbing their bellies, they melted into puddles.
“Who are good doggies!” I spoke with my dog mom’s voice, tongues licking my face left and right. The time bubble still remained, my eyes narrowing. Something felt off, a glowing orb bounced in the corner. Walking over to it cautiously, the ball of light floated into my clammy palm. Tears welled up in my eyes, the spirit was her mother. The real reason the time bubble existed was because of her, her soul purpose had been served. She stayed behind to protect them, one more thing stopping her.
“I need you to promise to take care of them.” She spoke gently, the orb floating in the air. “I can’t stay here because I dragged myself outside of the property line. I need to know that they will be okay.” Drops of light hit the floor, sobs bounced off the wall. Demy embraced me from behind, his chin resting on my head. Flashing the orb with his crooked grin, the drops of light slowed to a halt.
“We vow to give them a lovely afterlife. I was thinking we could give them the attic.” He promised sincerely, kissing the top of my head. “We can furnish the space as they wish. Then they can hang out with us downstairs. How does that sound?” Thinking for a minute, the orb floated into the sky. The time bubble glitched, a dusty attic greeting us. Pressing my palm to the splintered floor, a bright light blinded us. Covering his eyes, the light died down. Pristine floors brushed against my palm, a neat bedroom pleased me. The simple furniture would do, a picture of the girl's family hung on the wall. Running downstairs, the two spirits waited on the other side of the door. Opening the door for them, I motioned for them to go on up. Gasps of wonder bounced off the wall, my eyes scanning the scarlet walls. The hall seemed empty, my fingers tracing the one ancient mirror. Demy’s jaw dropped, my finger picking it up.
“If I can heal living things I can bring inanimate objects back to life.” I bragged with a wide grin, poking it to see if it was real. “I didn’t think I could do this well. We do have to get some furniture though. I could only manifest theirs because it had existed at one point. Do you like it?” Parting his lips to speak, a distraught woman sprinted in. One of our marks entered the hall, I put my foot out. Not seeing my foot, his face smashed onto the floor. Pressing my staff into his back, he put his hands up. The silky onyx hair contrasted the restored wooden floors, my three dogs surrounding him.
“If you move a fucking muscle you'll become dog chow.” I snapped hotly, flaming feathers hovered over him. “Tell me why you were cha-” My face dead panned at my former colleague charging at me with a haunted expression. Grabbing her by the arm, I tossed her over my head. The floor groaned in protest, the boards repairing themselves. Examining her closer, her eyes were ruby. Her lilac waves cascaded down her back, the white frilly Lolita dress hugged her petite body. A diamond collar sparkled on her neck, my eyes falling on the inky stain spreading on the white lace. Sniffing the air, I let them both go. A nasty bugger limped down the hall, a curved lilac blade quivered in his sludgy back. Demy raised his scythe, his ravens cawing behind him. Harsh winds blew our hair around, my flames roaring to life. Crouching down to their level, I yanked both of the heads up by their hair.
“If I help you, you join my army. No ifs, and or buts.” I barked sternly, the two of them nodding. “Sit back and watch the show.” Resting against the wall, her master fussed over her. Spinning my staff over my head, flaming feathers landed in the body. Demy leapt over my head, his scythe cutting into the body. The demon roared, horror rounding our eyes as it absorbed our power. Opening up its mouth, a wall of lilacs blocked its path. An idea came to mine, the flames of the burning lilacs illuminating my features.
“We need to hit it with everything we have.” I whispered so it wouldn’t hear, bewildered expressions meeting my determined grin. “You have trust in me.” Allowing my powers to build up at the top of my staff, Demy’s pure power built at the end of his scythe. Swinging our weapons at the same time, a rush of hot air blew our hair back. Taking the mirror off the wall, I held it in front of us. Let’s see how much power he could take. Demy held me by my hips in preparation for the impact. Absorbing the power as I had planned, a beam of our power slid us back a few feet. The beam hit him, the cracks beginning to form on his skin. Absorbing the doubled energy, he blasted the mirror again. The frame creaked, the beam striking the mirror once more. Demy held me down with all of his strength. The game of tennis continued until the energy decayed him into a pile of ash. Lowering the mirror, the house repaired itself. Demy huffed behind me, his arm spinning me around. Kissing me hungrily, he seemed grateful that I was alive. Crouching down to her level, Demy’s top hat absorbed his scythe and ravens.
“Where is she wounded? I won’t hurt her. I want to heal her.” I assured him kindly, the fellow demon taking a step back. “Do you mind?” Lifting up her dress, a nasty spike stuck out of her back. Ripping it out, she cussed like a sailor. Hovering my hand over the gaping wound, her muscle fused back together. Watching her skin patch itself, a nasty scar throbbed underneath my touch. Demy kicked her blade over, her trembling fingers gripping the worn leather hilt with raw terror.
“You must be Davidos Darth and Lilac Mattson. These two defected a couple of years ago.” Demy explained calmly, the petite woman embracing me graciously. “They were just hunted down by one of her sludgy monsters. The Golden Lion must be after you. The question is why.” A two year old girl peeked out from around the corner, her lilac waves grazing the floor. A white summer dress floated away from her body, her ruby eyes falling on me. A bright smile illuminated Lilac’s purple lips, the girl’s purple lips curling into a matching smile.
“Mommy!” She cried out, Lilac tossing me to the floor as she caught her daughter. “I am glad you are safe. I hid in my invisibility bubble like you told me too. Who is the pretty lady?” Crouching down to her level, I held out my hand.
“I am Scarlet Deaclon, your mother’s best friend. How do you feel about living here? Is that alright with your mother?” I inquired sweetly, her face lighting up. “I can’t have you guys running like that. I will put a protection spell on the house if it makes you feel better. Us defectors have to stick together.” Silent tears stained Lilac’s cheek, Davidos seemed seconds from crying.
“Seriously, I can’t have you guys on the street. Fight with me and we can have a miniature family.” I continued jovially, ruffling the girl’s beautiful hair. “I can also babysit if you need it.” Lilac began to sob, several fresh cuts and bruises caught my eyes.
“Why are you being so nice?” She wept softly, wiping away her tears. “I don’t deserve it. We left in s-” Putting my hand in the air, confusion mixed with sadness. Cupping her face, she quaked underneath my touch.
“She is the best reason to leave.” I comforted her kindly, my three dogs bounding up to the little girl. “Don’t worry they don’t bite. What’s her name?” Oreo, Stripes, and Darkness smothered her in love, the girl's giggles twinkled in the air. The four of them played as Davidos helped Lilac to her feet, Demy pacing back and forth. An irritated growl rumbled in his throat, a hand on his shoulder calming him down. He had to know that we needed allies, his lips brushing against the top of my head. Fishing around his pocket, a worn pocket knife sat in my palm. Cutting the blade across my palm, my eyes watched the blood pool. Drawing a powerful protection spell on the wall, the house rattled the moment I slammed my palm onto the wall. A golden dome hummed to life around the house. Mouthing a silent spell, five necklaces appeared in my palms. Golden feathers dangled off of the golden chains, no words being said as I passed them out.
“These will protect you when you leave the house.” I informed them with my real smile, dropping the necklace over the little girl’s head. “This should increase your ability to become invisible.” Clearing her throat, she stood in the attention position. Holding her head up high, Demy grinned at her proud stance.
“I am Lavender.” She introduced herself boldly, cupping my hands. “I vow to be your ally.” Chuckling softly to myself, my hand fell to my stomach absentmindedly. Hoping my kid was this awesome, hope glittered in her eyes. Demy spun me on my heels, placing my necklace over my head. Hooking his elbow in mine, he glanced back with concern.
“We are going to pick up some grub. Is pizza okay?” He asked with his crooked grin, their heads nodding. “We will be right back.” Guiding me out the door, our neighbors stared at us long and hard. Waving to them, they waved back awkwardly. Letting the moonlight bathe me, he spun me around. Holding me by the small of my waist, scarlet colored my cheeks.
“Did you see that adorable little girl? Do you think ours will be as awesome?” He mused playfully, kissing my lips feverishly. A goofy look dawned on my face, the feather necklace I made glittered on his shirt. Following my gaze, he fiddled with the magical charm.
“I would be a fool not to wear what my wife made for me.” He continued happily, his hand sliding down to my slight bump. Getting onto his knees, his lips brushed against the surface. Hugging my bump, a deeper crimson rose to my cheeks. People watched with warm smiles, the older couples holding each other tighter. Rising to his feet, he hooked his elbow in mine. Making me feel like the lead in a romance novel, pride swelled in his eyes. Walking me to the local pizza place, a warmth came over me. A shadow figure darted in the distance, the serenity leaving my mind. What the hell was that?

Hey everyone!
So, me and my girlfriend are heading to Ojochal Costa Rica in July and staying in a family friends Villa!
She gave us a brochure about a few things to do there, but were hoping that maybe we could get some other input on experiences/activities/hikes, and such in the area so we don't miss something fun!
We're staying in a Villa on top of a mountain, with a view that's stunning. Hopefully theres some of you that have been there, and can help us out!
Cheers!

Day 1
This year’s arena was based in a giant mansion, with a pool, tennis courts, and hundreds of rooms.
The usual weapons, supplies, and consumables were included in the cornucopia, and the backpacks were also present after a hiatus from the last quell.
When the bell rang, Hermosa and Juan ran forwards, grabbing machetes and a backpack each, before fleeing towards the tennis courts, killing the pair from 9 along the way.
Rosetta and Chayote grabbed a backpack each and ran, while Fabiana and Decimus grabbed a spear and a sword and wreaked havoc upon the other remaining tributes, killing the pair from 8, Rona and Vern from 1, and the pair from 6.
Later that day, Fabiana and Decimus found Chemica and Gerald (both 5) sitting near the perimeter and killed them, and also killed Alis and Lore (both 3) who were near the gardens.
Luckily Fabiana and Decimus passed right by Rosetta and Chayote, who both held their breath.
Hermosa and Juan ate some of their bread and drank a full bottle of water, before taking turns keeping watch that night.
At midnight, the portraits of Rona and Vern from 1, Alis and Lore from 3, Chemica and Gerald from 5, and the pairs from 6, 8, and 9, leaving six pairs left.
Day 2
Hermosa awoke early the next morning, and saw Juan watching two tributes approach them. Hermosa grabbed her machete, and Riveretta and Islet (both 4) walked through the gate into the tennis court. Hermosa and Juan stood up, and right as Riveretta and Islet noticed the two, Hermosa and Juan swiped their machetes, killing them.
Meanwhile Rosetta and Chayote played a game in which they named all of the flowers in the garden, attracting the attention of Pinette and Oaken (both 7). Rosetta saw them coming, and warned Chayote, and Rosetta and Chayote threw knives into the heads of Pinette and Oaken.
Meanwhile Fabiana and Decimus killed Annabeth and James (both 12).
That night, the portraits of Riveretta and Islet from 4, Pinette and Oaken from 7, and Annabeth and James from 12 were shown in the sky, leaving, Fabiana and Decimus from 2, Hermosa and Juan from 10, and Rosetta and Chayote from 11 to fight the next day to be the final pair standing.
Day 3
Fabiana and Decimus overheard Rosetta and Chayote playing their plant identification game, and snuck up behind the two. Right as a huge smile crossed Chayote’s face, Fabiana slammed her spear into his head. Rosetta tried to flee, but Decimus simply cut her down with his sword.
They walked to the tennis courts, where Hermosa and Juan were already waiting for them, and Hermosa threw her machete at Fabiana, hitting her in the head. Decimus’s eyes filled with horror, right as Juan and Hermosa both rushed forward, slamming their machetes into his body.
A final cannon sounded, and eighteen year olds Hermosa Lopez and Juan Torres of District 10 were announced as the victors of the 10th Hunger Games.
Aftermath
Pedro was overjoyed by the victory of his fiancée and brother in law, and Pedro and Hermosa got married in a large wedding, in which their children, Buster and Silvia, were present. Pedro and Hermosa had another son, Santiago, and a daughter named Juanita.
Juan’s daughter, Lucia, was born a few months later, and he and Patricia went on to have two sons Eduardo and Carlos, and another daughter, Sofia.
Hermosa and Juan mentored the tributes of District 10 until their eventual retirement when new victors won the Games.

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Introduction

Welcome to Banjul, the vibrant capital of The Gambia! This small but mighty city is quickly becoming a popular destination for travelers seeking an authentic African experience. From its rich history as a colonial trading post to its modern-day bustling markets and stunning waterfront views, Banjul has something for everyone. And with cheap flights and tickets available now, there's never been a better time to discover the hidden gems of this West African gem. So pack your bags and get ready to explore Banjul like a local!

The History of Banjul

Banjul has a rich history that spans several centuries. The city was founded in 1816 by the British as a trading post, and it quickly became an important hub for commerce and trade along the Gambia River.
During its early years, Banjul was known as Bathurst – named after Henry Bathurst, who was the Secretary of State for War and the Colonies at that time. It wasn't until 1973 that the city's name was officially changed to Banjul.
Throughout much of its history, Banjul has been influenced by various European powers, including Portugal and France. However, it was ultimately under British rule until Gambia gained independence in 1965.
Despite being relatively small in size compared to other African capitals, Banjul played an important role during World War II when Allied forces used it as a base for operations against Vichy French forces in West Africa.
Today, visitors can learn more about this fascinating history by visiting places like Arch 22 – a towering monument built to commemorate Gambia's independence from Britain – or exploring some of the city's many museums and cultural sites.

Banjul Today

Banjul, the capital city of Gambia, has undergone significant transformations over time. Today, the city is a bustling hub that attracts tourists from around the world. Banjul's architecture is a blend of old and new styles, with colonial-era buildings standing alongside modern skyscrapers.
The city's vibrant energy can be felt in its markets where locals sell everything from fresh produce to handmade crafts. The Albert Market is particularly popular for its lively atmosphere and wide selection of goods.
In recent years, Banjul has also emerged as a cultural center with numerous music festivals and art exhibitions taking place throughout the year. Visitors can enjoy live music performances or explore local galleries showcasing contemporary African artwork.
For those interested in history, Banjul offers several museums including the National Museum which houses artifacts related to Gambian culture and history. Other important sites include Arch 22 – a towering monument commemorating Gambia’s independence – and Fort Bullen which was used during colonial times to protect against slave traders.
Despite being relatively small in size compared to other African cities,Banjul packs an impressive punch when it comes to things to see and do making it an ideal destination for travelers looking for something different at affordable prices thanks cheap flights directly into its international airport!

What to Do in Banjul

Banjul may be small, but it is packed with vibrant culture and plenty of activities to keep you entertained. Here are some must-see attractions and things to do in Banjul.
First on the list is visiting the Arch 22 monument, which stands tall at over 35 meters high. The monument commemorates Gambia's independence from Britain in 1965 and offers a fantastic view of the city from its top floor.
For history buffs, a visit to the National Museum should be on your itinerary. It showcases Gambian art, history, and culture through various exhibitions that include traditional musical instruments, pottery, textiles as well as an impressive collection of historical photographs.
If you want to experience life like a local Gambian while in Banjul, then head over to Albert Market for shopping or people-watching. You'll find everything from handmade crafts to spices used for cooking delicious African cuisine.
Another worthwhile attraction is Abuko Nature Reserve – home to more than fifty species of birds and animals including monkeys, baboons and warthogs. It’s also perfect if you’re after a scenic walk along one of its many trails.
Take time out relaxing by visiting one of Banjul's beautiful beaches such as Cape Point Beach or Kotu Beach where you can soak up some sun while enjoying refreshing drinks served by locals vendors.
There are plenty more things do in Banjul so make sure not miss out on other hidden gems during your stay!

Where to Stay in Banjul

When it comes to finding a place to stay in Banjul, visitors have several options that cater to different travel styles and budgets. One of the most popular choices is the Sunset Beach Hotel, which offers stunning ocean views, comfortable rooms, and easy access to local attractions.
For those looking for a more affordable option, there are several guesthouses scattered throughout the city that offer basic amenities at reasonable prices. These guesthouses often provide an authentic Gambian experience with friendly hosts and home-cooked meals.
Another option for travelers is renting an apartment or villa through Airbnb or similar platforms. This choice can be particularly appealing for families or groups who want more space and privacy during their stay in Banjul.
Luxury resorts like Coco Ocean Resort & Spa offer top-notch amenities such as swimming pools, spas, and fine dining restaurants. While these options may be pricier than others on this list, they provide a high level of comfort and service that can make any vacation unforgettable.
No matter where you choose to stay in Banjul, it's important to do your research beforehand so you can find accommodations that fit your needs and preferences.

Conclusion

Banjul is a hidden gem that should be on every traveler's bucket list. The city's rich history and culture coupled with its beautiful architecture make it worth exploring. Visitors can enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of Albert Market, take a walk along the River Gambia or visit the National Museum to learn more about Gambian history.
With cheap flight to Banjul and affordable accommodation options available, there has never been a better time to visit Banjul. So why not book your trip today and discover all that this charming city has to offer? From stunning beaches to bustling markets and everything in between, Banjul is sure to leave you with unforgettable memories.