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Melissa Seraphy ; Wagamama Capriccio ☆ Good Smile Company
#halloween posting#melissa seraphy#wagamama capriccio#wagamama capriccio melissa#visual novel figure#visual novel#good smile company#gsc#anime#anime figure#anime figurine#figure#figure collecting#figurine#anime collecting#myfigurecollection#scale figure#manga
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Thoughts on Fashion Dreamer
Fashion Dreamer is the latest title from syn Sophia, and sort of spiritual sequel to their previous series Style Savvy (Style Boutique in Europe and わがままファシオン / Wagamama Fashion in Japan). The premise of the game is to become a fashion influencer or muse in a virtual world called Eve. This is done by collecting/copying clothing items from other muses (both pre-set NPCs and player created muses encountered via online features) or by unlocking clothing patterns to craft your own items. These items can then be used to create outfits known as Lookits for yourself and other muses. Some muses request specific conditions such as certain colours, styles or items to complement a particular article of clothing. Completing these requests rewards the player with more currencies to unlock and craft more items. Creating lookits and using the rewards to unlock items to create more lookits forms the central loop of the gameplay. Progress, or perhaps more nebulously, your 'success' as an influencer is tracked by how many 'likes' your lookits receive and how many 'followers' you accrue. In reality these are only virtual scores and not related to the online/social features at all.
It's by no means a perfect game, and I want to share my thoughts on what its shortcomings are, but what really prompted me to write this is looking back on the reaction to the announcement trailer. When the game was first announced during a Nintendo Direct, commenters instantly brushed it off as trite and uninteresting, many demanding it be skipped to show off more Mario or just any other game with a more 'masculine' appeal. Similarly, many streamers and youtubers reacting to the Direct mocked or derided the game for seemingly no other reason than it being 'feminine' coded or "for girls" which is extremely disheartening to see. Before the trailer had even shown any gameplay, thousands of commenters had already declared the game worthless. I'm perfectly capable of just dealing with this anti-feminine attitude, but imagine how comments and reactions like these affect the many thousands if not millions of players who are interested in this kind of game? Players with 'feminine' tastes, interests and hobbies deserve to be catered to as much as any other player. It really sometimes feels like some people never mentally matured past 8 years old, recoiling in horror from 'girly' things as an immature assertion of their own masculinity.
I don't expect all players are going enjoy something like Fashion Dreamer. I just like to imagine the world is wide enough for games like it to exist and not be mocked or dismissed outright as though they're intrinsically less worthy than other types of game. Being marketed primarily at people with 'feminine' coded interests isn't inherently a bad thing and it's truly saddening to see how easily people fall into this immature way of thinking.
With that said, Fashion Dreamer isn't perfect!! Far from it. To put it bluntly, the game currently lacks features and activities outside of creating outfits and taking photos. Previous games in the series had narrative arcs for different characters, shopping and restocking, decorating your apartment / boutique as well as activities like going to music concerts. While Fashion Dreamer allows the player to walk around Eve at their leisure, it lacks detail that would make it feel more alive. The differently themed virtual worlds or Cocoons all have the same small set of activities (that is, a photo booth, a makeup stand and gacha machines) and a collection of more or less random NPCs, meaning they end up feeling like different desktop wallpapers rather than different places. The narrative of becoming a fashion influencer is potentially a very interesting topic for exploration, especially given how relevant social media has become in the fashion world. There is also the potential for an exploration of how social media facilitates communication, expression and friendship, whilst at the same time discussing the negative impacts social media can have on people. As it stands, the game feels empty and lacks the charm of its predecessors.
Gone are the unique clothing brands of Style Savvy, with their specialisation in particular styles or items. Every item in Fashion Dreamer either comes from a single generic default brand, or is created by players. Whilst the ability for players to create their own brand is interesting, this too ultimately feels quite shallow. With all items being drawn from the same pool and with limited options for colours (and basically none for customisation such as rolling up sleeves, opening/closing outerwear etc) there's not really much incentive to 'follow' or even collect items from another player's brand. Especially since you can usually unlock the item for yourself with a bit of effort anyway. Creating your own 'brand' in this way is far less rewarding or sasitfying than creating, customising and stocking your boutique store was in the previous games. Some remnants of that feature are present in vestigial form in Fashion Dreamer, namely a custom showroom where players can display furniture, decorations and fashion items, but there's never any reason to visit your own showroom, much less those of other players. You enter the room, spend 15 seconds admiring different colour variants of the same items you have, mutter 'nice' to yourself then leave. It's unfulfilling to say the least.
It's bad enough that the clothing and brands lack personality, but the characters themselves also seem completely dessicated and one-dimensional. Where previous games had characters with distinct personalities and corresponding tastes, the NPC muses in Fashion Dreamer have much less to say and no strong preferences. Their single sentence barks don't give them much flavour and really only serve to remind you of what their 'gimmick' or 'thing' is supposed to be ("I like surfing! Surf's up! Cowabunga! Can't wait to hit the waves man!!"). Their requests for Lookits don't seem unique to their personalities (the surfer dude has asked me twice for formal suits without even trying to lampshade this by explaining why), and so far I've yet to have any muse object to an outfit or item I selected for them. Again, a comparison to Style Savvy highlights what is absent here. In Style Savvy, goth characters would balk at bright colours, characters preoccupied with elegance and sophistication would turn their nose up at distressed denims or graphic printed t-shirts. It's not as though these personalities were particularly deep, but their preferences had to be taken into consideration when recommending or selling items. Requests from muses in Fashion Dreamer on the other hand seem to be essentially random. Building a rapport with customers by talking with them or meeting them out in the town in Style Savvy felt rewarding as it let you learn more about their personality, and so better tailor your fashion recommendations to suit them. The muses of Fashion Dreamer simply repeat the same barks at every level of friendship and have much less to say about themselves or their lives making them and the world they inhabit feel much more shallow.
While Fashion Dreamer does away with having to worry about money limiting your creativity, it instead replaces one currency with 4. Instead of using money from sales to restock your store, the player must now accrue 'likes', 'keys', 'gacha tickets' and 'coins' which are used to craft clothing, unlock new designs or purchase room decorations and single-use photo props (don't ask why the VR flower evaporates after a single VR photo, it just does). The conceit of being in virtual world evaporates quickly and seems to serve mainly to hand-wave away the various abstracted elements of the game world such as the ability to instantly copy outfits and change on the spot. Grinding for these 4 abstract resources feels far less rewarding than seeing the revenue of your Boutique store increase, allowing you to buy flashier styles and splurge on store decorations.
Again I feel the need to stress that this change in focus from running a high-street boutique to being a fashion blogger in the Matrix isn't necessarily bad, but it doesn't do anything interesting with this theme, serving mainly to provide a poor simulacrum of social media 'number go up' dopamine hits. Gaining 'followers' on Fashion Dreamer isn't a reward for effort, it's literally just a numbers game since almost every action in the game rewards you with followers (which is perhaps more realistic than I'm giving it credit for). The actual social features of the game are simplistic but cute, allowing players to 'follow' one another and create or request Lookits for each other based on their multiple-choice answers to 5 simple questions (or totally ignoring that and dressing them like a Splatoon character). However it all feels quite shallow since you never interact directly with other players and so don't get to enjoy show off your unique look.
Finally, while Fashion Dreamer allows you to now create a masculine avatar (an option sorely lacking in the previous games which simply assumed the player to be a girl), the range of fashion options for masculine body types seems a lot smaller than the feminine options. It also doesn't allow masculine muses to wear feminine clothing (shoes, hats and earrings are all considered unisex, but all other clothing items are locked to a single gender) and vice versa. It's a shame to fall down here because the game has clearly made steps to be more inclusive, with a wider variety of options for skin tone, hairstyle and a 2nd gender (Ghee whizz! How come your mom lets you have two genders?). Further, the range of body shapes is still extremely lacking, with a selection of ~10 slim bodies of different heights. Overall, the game shows a real lack of interest in exploring the world of fashion, and nowhere is that more obvious than its lazy emulation of typical body/beauty standards we see everywhere else.
I know I've probably come across really harsh and critical here, but it's only out of a frustration at seeing what a strong basis there is for a game here. The character models and animations are great, and there aren't enough games that provide players like myself with the ability to indulge in playing dress-up for its own sake. Ultimately, I do want to see this game or others like it succeed because I loved Style Savvy and want developers to continue making games that dare to be unapologetically feminine in what they're about and who they're appealing to. I'm just disappointed overall in the lack of polish this particular game has. It honestly feels unfinished which is why I want to hold back from being too harsh.
Do I think this game is worth buying? Not really at the RRP, but if you're interested in some extremely light and somewhat mindless entertainment theorycrafting fits and taking a few cute digital selfies, just be warned that you won't get much else out of it. The soundtrack will start to grate on you as well, so make sure to line up a playlist of your own.
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catch up with me ✧˖°
I’ve been tagged by @blossom-hwa, thank you so much! 🤍✨
favorite time of the year: ramadan and the few days that follow it.
comfort food: those galaxy vanilla cakes.
do you collect something: do books count? I used to collect stickers when I was 10 or something.
favorite drink: I don’t like drinks so maybe orange juice?
current favorite song: love dive by ive and puppet by faouzia.
favorite colors: white.
last song: illusion by aespa.
last series: heaven official’s blessing I guess.
last movie: we watched an hour and a half from the second lord of the rings movie.
sweet, savoury, sour: sweet > savory > sour.
craving: hot chicken katsu from wagamama.
currently working on: speaking in tongues: finale (yji), roseborn (hhj), and glory to the ashes (bc).
I’m tagging @blueprint-han @missinghan @crispy-chan @aliceu @heeracha ♡
#idk if some of y’all have been tagged and done it alrd so HSJSBDJ feel free to ignore this if you don’t wanna do it <3#sadeem 🌌
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3/7/23
Today has been fantastic, with admittedly a smattering of where did it all go wrong thoughts.
Do you ever associate a place with a person? Apparently I've done that with the cinema and it just made me realise even more how much I miss someone, but I suppose missing them is part of the healing journey, I'm sure I'll miss them many more times before I feel better, and I'm okay saying that, I wish I could just flick a switch and be alright but life alas doesn't work that way.
The rest of the day has been fantastic though, I actually got some sleep last night, I had a productive day in the house getting stuff done and started rewatching Rings Of Power, and then had a mate date with my pal Dan in the evening, we hadn't hung out for a while so we went and got some food, Wagamama, always great, popped to the arcade for a bit, tried to free Clifford from his glass prison, see how sad he looks and then went to see Indiana Jones.
Today certainly had its lows, every day will, we're only human, but the highs certainly outweighed them today. So what made it so good;
-Spending the evening in good company, great food, the movie was really good, I've heard people have mixed feelings on the movie but if you just take the stick out of your ass and enjoy it for a fun no nonsense Indiana Jones adventure it's loads of fun, the only thing i'd change is getting cramp in the cinema, that was less fun, but probably funny.
-I started rewatching Rings Of Power, is it cheating if I have two things I watched? I'm really enjoying it, but if it's vaguely Middle Earth related I will, it's just cool, fun fantasy, and I like some of the takes on the characters, also everything is super pretty, the first time I watched it I almost cried when I saw Numenor.
-I got some old models today I've wanted for years, they're very collectable these days and I found a set going for a good price so I treat myself to them, I struggle with buyers remorse whenever I buy anything for myself, but I talked it through with a friend and they convinced me it would be fine, so I'm looking forward to those arriving.
#a fire will rise#mentalwellness#personal#mental health#my diary#three things#about me#movies#self care#rings of power#indiana jones
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Twitchcon Amsterdam 2022
Friday
We got to the airport extra early because of all the news about airport problems and ended up with loads of time. So we had the usual Wetherspoons breakfast & cider.
On the plane I ended up stuck next to our new best pal Owen from Earlston. He was on his way to Eindhoven for the biggest hardcore rave event and he was absolutely off his nut at 10am. 2 beers and 2 double vodka later and he's got me holding a cup so he can get pour our some of his duty free....He was harmless but the cabin crew were clearly unimpressed. We saw him on the flight home as well, looking like a shell of a man.
Getting a train into the centre of town was no problem, although figuring out how to get out of the station without a OVI pass definitely was. We eventually got our 3 day tickets and made it to the Air BnB pretty easily - although it felt a much longer walk in the scorching sun.
The accomodation wasn't nearly as fancy as what we had in Berlin but was fine for what little time we spent there over the weekend. And at least we had a fan in the room! We spent the first hour making up the Xobias merch gift bags and then I wandered off and found a shop to get some supplies because the apartment came with only basic cleaning supplies.
Xobias had an invite to the Partner Party on Friday evening so we went over to the RAI and were able to collect our weekend passes and get our free (teeny) bag. I wanted to use the evening to have a look round Amsterdam but the rest of the group started arriving just as I made it into town so I ended up going back to meet everyone.
So we had Pure and Anni, Superfraggle and Mrs Fraggle, and Berry and Skull.
Saturday
We found McDonalds for breakfast and headed over to the venue. I got to see most of the opening ceremony on the big screen which was actually very cool. And we were able to start meeting with peeps, including Ensamma and her other half Dunhild, Freddy, Gilgul and Aki, DallDK, Jess, Leah and Gem, and of course Daanaas. Roan wasn't able to attend but did join us for dinner.
First stop was obviously the loot cave and then we wandered around for the rest of the day. We were able to find seats outside to grab some food and drinks, and watch all the Yogs milling about.
For dinner we had 20 people at De Royal Chophouse - it was one of the best meals I've ever had. Xobias had a perfectly cooked steak with mushrooms and I had an amazing chicken fajita with the best dressed side salad I've ever had. Desserts were also impeccable (cheesecake... mmmm) although the boys ended up with whiskeys instead. Gilgul very generously paid for everyone and they comped us a round of limoncello and amaretto shots. Absolutely brilliant meal.
Sunday
More wandering round the RAI before heading into town for a bit in the afternoon while Xobias took full advantage of the partner lounge. After wandering De Negen Straatjes for a bit and getting plenty of pictures of the canels, we found an old man's pub simply called the Heineken Bar for a couple of ciders.
Whiskur and Silver joined us there before we headed into town to meet Xobias and the others so we could introduce Anni and Pure to Wagamama's for the first time.
Monday we were up early to head home... which was a good job because the airport was a bloody nightmare. But overall a fantastic weekend.
Bikes and bike lanes everywhere
The priority goes: bikes > pedestrians > cars
So many canals and other bodies of water
Cool architecture - some really funky shaped buildings and so many of the flats have balconies
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no matter which gekijouban song you like the most I think we can say that collectively, considering the long-lasting impact, wagamama highway made us all the most insane
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Just a fun reminder that the UK is in national lockdown right now so if you’re going to lie about sightings in anon asks you might want to make it believable so I’ve given you a list of things we’re allowed to leave our houses for and do just to help you out a lil bit with your lies..
Going to your essential key worker job
For education and childcare reasons
If you’re a carer
Outdoor Exercise
Medical Emergencies
Grocery Shopping (disclaimer; no non-essential shops are open and workers are on furlough)
What’s open then?
Grocery and essential stores (clothing and jewellery places are closed so unfortunately no public gift buying for Olivia is possible)
Fast Food Drive throughs
Garages
Hospitals
Restaurant click and collect (only one person is allowed in though so I’m afraid they can’t be seen lovingly picking up a Wagamama’s together😔)
Hope this helps xo
#hope this helps!#I’m a sarcastic lil shit I know😂#genuinely can’t cope with the absolute bullshit of this fandom😂😂#harry styles#olivia wilde#holivia
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Omegaverse
I really like this kind of genre💘cause the boys inside omegaverse world can get pregnant😂i prefer Alpha x Omega the most, i don't like any beside that❌ for example :
1. Sayonara Alpha
Rate : 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟[ongoing]
Mangaka : Ichinashi Kimi
The uke are older more like 7(?) Or 10(?) Year older than the seme😲😲
At first it such sweet story with innocent baby but it turn out that the uke are worn out😐😂
Because of this i thought shotacon genre are intresting😨😨
2. Kirai de Isasete
Rate : 🌟🌟🌟🌟[ongoing]
Mangaka : Hijiki
Poor uke😢😢he had a cute daughter👸
Heartwarming part when he met his alpha💘the alpha are so nice tho-
Happily they had a baby boy👶 and it's still ongoing
3. Ou-sama to Puppy Love
Rate : 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟[completed]
Mangaka : Noichi Mikuro
It's begin with misunderstand and end with it tho- 😂😂
The prince lived on Egypt(?) And the uke from Japan of course
You can see the uke round stomach and their kids👶👶
4. Wagamama mo Kimi no Tame Nara Ikura Demo
Rate : 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟[completed]
Mangaka : Sanemori Tabane
at first the uke are kinda bitch😗😬, but the seme are so nice and fall in love over him😚💘.
there’s another story, it’s about the uke friend and yeah it’s still alpha x omega😄😄
i like this, it’s kinda gives warm feeling to me😊💞
5. Soredemo Suki desu Kasahara-san
Rate : 🌟🌟🌟🌟[completed]
Mangaka : Omaru
the uke seems like not trust love💔like for the first time neet he want the alpha to bite his nape😲😲
Worstly the uke being harrassed by stalker😲😲omega sterotype things😑😑
Heartwarming part that the alpha still loves him😢💘the ending got me cry😭😭espesially the mom.
6. Ijiwaru na Tsukai no Netsu ni Oborete
Rate : 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟[ongoing]
Mangaka : Sakuraba Yurin
The seme bought an Omega at auction event😖😖
Before the uke lives desperatly, that's why he kinda relieved that he been bought😯😯
This actually interesting can't wait to see the continuation💛💛
7. Bokura ga Tsugai ni Naru Made
Rate : 🌟🌟🌟🌟[completed]
Mangaka : Go Keryoku
It's start with rape😱😱but yeah i like it😋😋
The uke had a lot of sibling that why his parent kind of carefree😅😅
It's actually soft one, make you forgot it's started with rape😅😨
8. Hanagara Tsumi
Rate : 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟[completed]
Mamgaka : Tsuba Daeki
Okey i'm not lying, but this one is SO DAMN BEAUTIFUL😢💘
I kinda confused at first bout the uke feeling, is it hate or love, that the proof how WONDERFULL the author was!!👏👏
I don't know if this uwu manga will had vol 2 yet😅😅
9. Unmei ja nai Hito
Rate : 🌟🌟🌟🌟[completed]
Mangaka : Akimoto Yoshi
The title are related to fate, and yeah they fated to meet💞💞
First meet are unbelieveble, i thought the uke are gonna get raped😥😥
I still thought the seme are menized (?) Since he been liked by many men😅😅
10. Takane no Hana wa Chirasaretai
Rate : 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟[ongoing]
Mangaka : Sakyo Aya
Who doesn't know bout this author? You must know one of her masterpiece, kuroneko😄👏
The alpha doesn't want to get a pair, the omega like to collected alpha stuff and belongings😂😂
Usually alpha will said "you smell nice" instead of "you stink" 😐😐
I gave so many star for my rate😂😂honestly i really love this kind of genre😄💝
#omegaverse#manga#yaoi#shonen ai#sayonara alpha#ousama to puppy love#puppy love#ijiwaru na tsukai no netsu ni oborete#kiraide isasete#recommended#recommendation#wagamama mo kimi no tame nara ikura demo#soredemo suki desu kasahara-san#kasahara-san#bokura ga tsugai ni naru made#hanagara tsumi#unmei ja nai hito#takane no hana wa chirasaretai#alpha x omega#hijiki#ichinashi kini#sakuraba yurio#noichi mikuro#go keryoku#sakyo aya#tsuba daeki#akimoto yoshi#sanemori tabane#omaru#boys love
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Have you ever played golf?
I went to the driving range a couple of times with my dad when we were younger and have played mini golf before, but I don’t recall playing a real game of golf.
Is there a lake near your house?
Sadly not.
What was the last TV show you watched an episode of?
Star Trek: The Next Generation.
Do you like beer? If so, what’s your favorite brand?
No.
What color is your favorite fruit?
I don’t have a favourite - too many taste so good!
How often do you update your Facebook status?
Never.
When was the last time you went to the supermarket?
Yikes... a long while ago. I’m currently living with my family and mum is a superhero who organises the shopping each week (click & collect).
Have you ever been pulled over for speeding?
No, I’ve been caught by speed cameras but have never been pulled over.
What was the last thing you ate?
Onion bhaji.
Do you feel bad when you throw food out?
Yes, of course! I try my best not to be wasteful, but I’m not quite at ‘turning leftover banana peel into bacon’ yet. Seriously, it’s a thing!
What’s your favorite sort of pasta?
I really like tagliatelle.
What do you think about the new Apple Watch?
I didn’t even know about it (I don’t follow news).
Have you ever been on a log flume ride?
Yes.
What was the last wedding you attended?
I think it was my uncle’s, which was at least ten years ago. I don’t care for weddings.
Are you religious? What do you believe in?
No, I’m agnostic.
What’s your favorite thing about the weekend?
Currently I’m not working much at all, so my favourite thing about the weekend is that other people in the household tend to go out of the house more often (meaning that I sometimes get the house to myself).
How often do you go to the drive-thru?
Not often at all anymore; I prefer to cook my own food and occasionally order food to be delivered.
Do you know anyone who’s lived through a natural disaster?
Yes, several people who have experienced hurricanes/tornadoes from the US or south-east Asia.
How do you feel right now?
Surprisingly OK; a little bit lonely. Also a little hungry, but I need to lose weight, so I’m trying to resist.
Have you ever tried to make risotto?
No, I find risotto quite sickly for some reason, so it wouldn’t be a dish that I’d choose to cook.
What does your favorite perfume/cologne smell like?
Fruity.
How many brothers/sisters do you have?
One brother.
When was the last time you waxed anything on your body, if ever?
Several years ago. I use an epilator to shave off leg hairs now. The ‘tash gets tweezered and occasionally removed with a razor.
Have you ever broken a window, intentionally or not?
No.
How far do you think you can run?
I can’t quantify it but I’m quite sure the answer is ‘not very far at all’. I’m so unfit, send help!
What is your favorite video game?
There are so many fantastic video games out there which are all uniquely amazing within their own right. I really couldn’t choose just one favourite.
Here are my more recently played favourites (within the past three years): Red Dead Redemption 2, Kingdom Come: Deliverance, Dragon Age 1-3, Mass Effect 1-3, Witcher 3, Shadow of Mordor, Shadow of War.
Here are my old favourites: Pokemon (especially Emerald and Fire Red), Animal Crossing: Wild World, Dog’s Life, Gallop Racer 2, Mario Kart Wii, Animal Crossing: City Folk, Red Dead Redemption, RuneScape (now OldSchool), Horse Isle 2 (now Eternal), Sims 3, Zoo Tycoon 2.
Do you know anyone who uses a wheelchair?
No.
Have you ever made your own pizza or pasta dough?
Yes, with help, when I was younger. It’s something I’d really like to try in the near future.
What’s your favorite fast food place?
Wagamama! The vegatsu curry and mushroom bao buns are to die for.
When was the last time you went out for a meal?
Oh, yikes... not for quite some time. I don’t really miss it though; covid kind of helped me to check myself and change a few old unhealthy eating habits.
Can you sing?
Yes and no. Can I answer with that? If I’m really feeling the song and my voice is OK, then yes. If I’m not feeling it and my voice is acting up then no, God no.
Do you wear a watch?
I try to remember to, but I often forget. Sometimes I like the pressure on my wrist - I find that it helps to keep me calm. Other times I find the pressure really irritating and have to take it off.
Have you ever watched an entire season of a TV show in one day?
I have not; I tip my hat to people who have. It’s a superpower! Lord knows how they keep their attention focussed for so long.
What did you have for dinner tonight (or last night)?
Chickpea and coconut curry (with the onion bhajis).
Would you ever consider getting plastic surgery? What would you have done?
Not now, no. There was a time when I was considering having my nose made smaller.
Have you used the app Yik Yak?
No, I have never heard of it.
Do you like shrimp?
I like most animals, but spiders, ants and some flying insects still freak me out (I’m working on it). Shrimp are pretty cute. The peacock mantis shrimp is awesome! They can punch with the speed of a .22 calibre bullet, according to the American Museum of Natural History website.
Tell me three of your favorite movies.
Fast & Furious, Lord of the Rings, Ace Ventura.
Are you lactose intolerant?
Probably... I used to consume dairy, but I don’t any more, so I will probably feel unwell if I consume it again.
Have you ever been in a car accident?
If hitting a deer counts, then yes. Poor fella... I was driving home from an early morning survey for work, so I was pretty tired. It was a dark country road bordered on either side by deep ditches, dense shrubbery and woodland. I did an emergency stop, but the bumper of my car still bumped the deer in the process of stopping. I didn’t see where they went, so I assume that they darted off into the forest. I nearly caused another accident as I was driving away because I was still processing the shock (nearly let my car slip down the side ditch), but I managed to redirect the wheels in time.
What color shirt are you wearing right now?
Blue.
Do you know how to play poker?
No, I got the hang of it once, but I haven’t played in so long that I’ve forgotten.
Who is your favorite superhero?
Hulk or Falcon; I’m leaning slightly more towards Falcon.
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Thinking about how my boss used to serve Amy Winehouse at Wagamama in Camden and she’d regularly call her for her same order of edamame to be collected from the back door when she needed some a quick protein hit after hard nights :—(
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The Best! Updated Morning Musume
We got through Morning Musume’s third greatest-hits collection, The Best! Updated Morning Musume. This one’s a little different than what came before with the group updating old classics with new production for the EDM pop era. Almost a good half of it of the latter selections are new singles, which is what we covered these past few weeks. Though it’s not included in this album’s track listing, I also included “Ai No Gundan” in this line up.
“Wakuteka Take a Chance” [7]
“Help Me!!” [8]
“Brainstorming” [6]
“Kimi Sae Ireba Nanimo Iranai” [6]
“Wagamama Kinomama Ai No Joke” [7]
“Ai No Gundan” [5]
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Winter in Scotland & Ireland
Part 62 - That’s all, Folks!
January 2017
After finally managing to pack everything into our luggage, we stored our bags at the hotel and hopped in the car one last time, to return it back to Croke Park. The staff at the rental company were once again very helpful, even giving us a lift into the city centre where we would spend our last few hours.
We wandered the streets, stopping by some of the sights we hadn’t yet seen (Miss Molly Malone!), then had Wagamamas for lunch. We went to St Stephen’s Green to soak up some nature before it was time to collect our luggage and go to the airport.
It was a long trip home… We bid farewell to Dublin on the 20th, a layover in Dubai on the 21st, before finally touching down back home in Perth on the 22nd. What a trip!
#ireland#dublin#road trip#croke park#dublin city#molly malone#miss molly#tart with the cart#st stephens green#wagamamas#dubai#perth#squirrel#the auld dubliner#liffey#river liffer
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blonde, freckles, vampire Looks. refuses to purchase a winter coat. peak humour is niche absurdist memes. doesn’t know who gerard way is but has a top ten operas list. quietly, fiercely independent. loves learning so much?? shakespeare nerd. big dreams, huge drive. constant low level anxiety vibration (hardly noticeably but does exude slight hummingbird effect). ‘screech!’. spouts macabre shit to strangers under the guise of fun facts. cold hands, warm heart. softly spoken. enjoys hugs, sunlight and regular watering/wagamamas. deeply, concerningly enthusiastic about bones. ‘would you like to see my tooth necklace?’. an Old Soul. Quietly, fundamentally self-certain. I semi-kidnapped him less than a year ago under the guise of pringles and a bed for the night and reader, it might have been the best choice I made all year. Iiiiit’s @saint-rouge everybody!
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Tall, Dark and Handsome. currently making his way along an apparently exponential attractiveness curve. sharp suits, sharper cheekbones. eloquent grey eyes. cool, calm, and collected. faultless politeness, not necessarily nice. resilient as fuck. knowing glances, smirks in the corners of mouths. ‘I’m not a perfectionist’ - is a perfectionist. insominac. coffee for days. complete devotion to one (1) fae, and a multitude of cat children. literally hilarious, irony in a tapestry of microexpressions. closet nerd. deep, passionate feelings about niche tolkien lore. loyal af. my goth partner in crime, salt mate, and mont to my sous. it’s @montparnassee quelle surprise
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fire for hair, thoughtful gaze, huge smile. literal ten, absolutely beautiful. disaster wardrobe, ‘can you believe adrian doesn’t like this raincoat??’, bright welly boots and colourful skirts. gregarious, talkative, holder of many Opinions, utterly fearsome. fantastic cackling laugh. generally kind but not remotely soft, actively dangerous if crossed. quicksilver, fey. brimming with enthusiasm for life, magic, their husband, and the world at large. my blackribboner buddy, the Cat1 to my Cat2, my darling @petalproufaerie
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Wagamama Collection (“Selfish Collection”)
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“Get that for me, get this for me! Gotta have this, gotta have that! Wanna do this, wanna do that, hey, hurry up!”
OR: A girl acts childish so the older boy she likes spoils her with attention.
ARE totte KORE wo totte
ARE ja nakya KORE ja nakucha
ARE shitai KORE wo shitai
nee hayaku
1!, 2!, 3!, 4!
Get that for me, get this for me
Gotta have this, gotta have that
Wanna do this, wanna do that
Hey, hurry up
1! 2! 3! 4!
YES to itte yo
yadayada imasugu…
Tell me “yes”
Not good enough, do it right away…
nandemo kiite yo
watashi no RIKUESTO…
Listen to every one of
My requests…
sukoshi otona no anata wa
IEEI! IEEI!
atte madamada hantoshi
tsukiatteru no ka
bimyou dakedo
katte bakari itte gomen ne
You’re a bit of a grownup
Yay! Yay!
It’s still not even half a year since I first met you
I wonder if we’re going out right now?
It’s complicated, but
Sorry for always saying selfish things
datte kodomo no watashi wa
IEEI! IEEI!
ikutsu toshishita deshou?
amaesugite mo
yurushite choudai
But then again, I am a child
Yay! Yay!
How much younger am I than you again?
Even if I’m too spoiled
Let it slide, please
wagamama KOREKUSHON
wagamama KOREKUSHON
wagamama KOREKUSHON
onna no ko dakara
wagamama KOREKUSHON
wagamama KOREKUSHON
iitai houdai jare houdai
Selfish collection
Selfish collection
Selfish collection
Because I’m a girl
Selfish collection
Selfish collection
I say all I want and play as much as I like
motto motto mucha itte
motto motto aisaretai
HAATO no dokoka ni
sukima ga aru you de
kamatte kurenai to
SUUSUU shite kuru
akirearechau kyoukaisen made
tameshiteru no
I want to make more and more unreasonable demands
And be loved more and more
Just as if there were
A crack in it,
A wind blows through my heart
If you don’t look after me–
Until I reach the boundary line where you’re fed up
I’ll keep testing you
YES to itte yo
watashi wo suki nara…
Tell me “yes”
If you love me…
donna toki demo anata wa
IEEI! IEEI!
zutto yasashii me wo shite
watashi no koto
mimamoru you ni
sotto unazuite kureru
You always
Yay! Yay!
Always look at me with kind eyes
In order to watch
Over me,
You quietly nod yes
sekenshirazu na watashi wo
IEEI! IEEI!
PURIIZU waratte yurushite!
anata
komarasete
ai wo tashikameteru no yo
I’m ignorant of the ways of the world
Yay! Yay!
Please smile and forgive me!
As I
Trouble you,
I’m making sure of your love
oniichan KOREKUSHON
oniichan KOREKUSHON
oniichan KOREKUSHON
kyoudai inai kara
oniichan KOREKUSHON
oniichan KOREKUSHON
anata no kawaii imouto ni shite yo
Big brother collection
Big brother collection
Big brother collection
I don’t have any siblings, so
Big brother collection
Big brother collection
Please treat me like a cute little sister
motto motto tada konete
motto motto naitari shite
atama no katasumi
shinpai shiteiru no
iikagen ni shiro tte
okoridashichattara
sunao ni natte taido wo kaeru
gomen nasai
As I throw a tantrum more and more
As I burst into tears more and more
In a corner of my head,
I worry—
If you suddenly lose your temper
And tell me “That’s enough!”
I’ll grow meek and change my attitude
I’m sorry
nee DAME nara itte (chanto)
nee
kyoyouhani no naka de…IEEI!
IEEI! IEEI!
kirawaretakunai kara
Hey,
If I’m being unbearable, tell me (clearly)
Hey
I’ll tone it down to an acceptable range…yay!
Yay! Yay!
Because I don’t want you to hate me
ushinaitakunai kara
PIN to hotteru sono ROOPU de
ai to wagamama tsunahikichuu
Because I don’t want to lose you
The rope suddenly strains tight
In the middle of a tug-of-war of love and selfishness
motto motto mucha itte
motto motto aisaretai
HAATO no dokoka ni
sukima ga aru you de
kamatte kurenai to
SUUSUU shite kuru
akirearechau kyoukaisen made
tameshiteru no
I want to make more and more unreasonable demands
And be loved more and more
Just as if there were
A crack in it,
A wind blows through my heart
If you don’t look after me–
Until I reach the boundary line where you’re fed up
I’ll keep testing you
YES to itte yo
yadayada imasugu…
Tell me “yes”
Not good enough, do it right away…
nandemo kiite yo
watashi no RIKUESTO…
Listen to every one of
My requests…
ARE totte KORE wo totte
ARE ja nakya KORE ja nakucha
ARE shitai KORE wo shitai
nee hayaku
1!, 2!, 3!, 4!
Get that for me, get this for me
Gotta have this, gotta have that
Wanna do this, wanna do that
Hey, hurry up
1! 2! 3! 4!
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No real notes, just a personal remark:
I normally hate idol songs that are all ‘I’m so much younger than you, teehee!’, but I’m surprisingly okay with this one.
I think it’s the fact that the singer’s crush doesn’t really seem all that much older than her? See phrases like “the slightly adult you” and “reminder: how many years older are you again?” Combined with the secret insecurity the singer has with pulling off the schtick (“please tell me clearly if it’s too much”), it’s oddly like the joking age dynamic between teenagers (“uh, you have to coddle me, you’re 17 and a half and I’m 15, I’m literally a child”).
Then again, I’m pretty biased to any lineup featuring a double Mayuyu-Jurina center along with Suuchan and Mikapon so I likely headcanon’ed myself into being okay with it.
#Wagamama Collection#AKB48#album song#album: Koko ni Ita Koto#lyrics#translation#Lyricist: Akimoto Yasushi#Composer: Shimazaki Takamitsu#Arrangement: Shimazaki Takamitsu#10s aidoru#release date: 06/08/2011#as a C-ute fan all I can say is this has real 'Kimi no Senpou' energy#and I love 'Kimi no Senpou' so I'm somehow fond of it
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ok, i thought id just share today with you because i feel as though i have made a break through with my social anxiety!
i have always struggled with social anxiety and it has dictated my life for a very long time... but today, being in a city so many miles away from home i seem to have developed as a person...
today was the first day i went to a cat cafe (it was amazeballs, caring for rescue cats and supporting the local commuity) alone and ordered some lunch:
then i went on a ferris wheel alone! (and bought my own ticket)
then i ate dinner alone...this is so big for me as it's honestly one of my biggest stresses in social situation...
wagamama vegan menu is amazeballs by the way please get the dough thingy side because it's just heaven..
anyway and finally i sat in the lounge with a bottle of wine and the hobbit book and read for an hour alone without worrying too much about what people think...
i just wanted to make this post for anyone who has ever struggled with social anxiety! you can overcome this! i also fed some squirrels, after a man gave me a hazelnut from his collection to give them! heres the video of them beforehand:
love mol x
#social anxiety#anxiety#depression#mental health#mental disorder#vegan activism#vegan#veganism#my post#animal activism#animal rights#spread the love#vegan love#ask me anything#this user has dermatillomania#dermatillomania#my story#my thoughts#tumblr love#body focused repetitive behaviour#send me anons#witch tips#witch#hippie#sigil witch#skin picking#veganfood#witchcraft#equality for animals#sigil requests
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Is there any averse toward dark-skinned uke? Everytime there's a dark-skinned uke in manga, many people comment about how he should be the seme instead. In manga and fanarts, whatever there's a dark-skinned character, usually he's portrayed as an aggressive/thug seme. Same with western fandom. I've very rarely seen dark-skinned men being portrayed as gentle, shy or passive/submissive.
I think this is mainly a racism thing, to be honest. It’s very common for people to portray darker-skinned people as “aggressors” in all kinds of media, not just limited to anime and manga (let alone BL!). It’s definitely a big problem. Luckily, I was able to find a fair number of series that have darker-skinned characters as the bottoms or subs.
Stranger by Kuku Hayate - Historical manga, both the main characters are manly-looking/ muscular BL.
Ayashi No Kimi No Koiwazurai by Kuku Hayate - Again, another by her. Supernatural fantasy with fox boys.
Monster Petite Panic by Kanda Neko - Another supernatural. This one has mermen.
Oki Ni Mesu Mama by Ajimine Sakufu - Historical.
Wagamama na Jewel by Sawauchi Sachiyo - Fantasy.
Play Boy Blues by Kano Shiuko - Drama. (tanned, not naturally dark-skinned)
Kyuujitsu to Satou by Zaria - Romance.
Liquor & Cigarette by Zaria - Romance, Slice of Life.
Neon Sign Amber by Tanaka Ogeretsu - Romance, Drama. (tanned)
Kasshoku no Mermaid by Asai Kinta - Muscular BL, comedy, romance, sports. (tanned)
Kuchuu Teien by Homerun Ken - Historical fantasy.
Rakuda Tsukai To Ouji No Yoru by Ogawa Chise - Drama, psychological. A collection of stories, has both dark-skinned uke and seme.
Sailor Danshi by Sakira - smut, comedy. Collection of oneshots, there’s a dark-skinned uke in one of them
Niini no Mori by Shoowa - Fantasy.
Badass by Haji - Supernatural fantasy. This one is ongoing so I’m not actually sure if the dark-skinned guy will be seme or uke yet. Both of the characters are pretty manly so it could go either way.
Gachinko Battle! Full of Meat by Mentaiko - smut, comedy, sports (geicomi)
If you’re into Kuroko no Basket, here are some KagaAo doujinshi:
Tororo Toro by Kiminama, Rokuro
Peace by Wasukoro, Kiminama, Rokuro
Unlock? by Lovegel (switch couple)
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