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Sweet Paprika

a sexually repressed workaholic business woman enlists the services of the office’s fuqboi to help her be comfortable/confident enough sexually to seduce the man of her dreams. despite being only 12 issues the plot is jam packed with all the typical hallmark tropes but with a pg-13 rating (for the american release) and characters that hold more depth than expected.

the series is shockingly vanilla for a comic about devils and angels, which serves more for aesthetics and puns than lore or plot purposes. but there are two possible trigger warnings to be cautious about and that’s the initial slut shaming that’s prevalent through the first six issues and an emotionally manipulative ex.

the art is beautiful and stylized in a colorful cartoonish way that doesn’t take itself too seriously. it’s a shame that half of pages are over saturated by text that go to great lengths of spoon feeding the reader exposition. while the ending does resolve itself rather quickly, the journey was a fun ride. if you’re looking for a feel good comic with a happy ending then look no further. i laughed, i cried, i gave it a 4 out of 5 stars and put the spoilers part of my review below a read more.

i will come right out and admit my bias for this comic is deeply rooted in the fact that found myself projecting on to so many elements of this story it was insane. paprika’s relationship with sex, dill’s relationship with his father, anisette desire for recognition, even paprika’s trash ex, burnet, it was like mirka cherry picked aspects of my life and rewrote it into a romcom.

but aside from that, i really enjoyed how all the characters in the series whether protag or antag were given a chance to be more than just their archetype. no one is inherently all “good” or “bad” or too far beyond redemption (even brunet >:I) and speaking of characters i just want to gush over a few of the main players.

paprika. sweet sweet paprika. i love her so much. as far as romcom heroines go, she’s not as intolerantly volatile as some of the hallmark ones. i appreciate that she tries clear up misconceptions through actually talking to the other person and actually admits when she’s in the wrong (something that seems to be an impossible task for most hallmark heroines). her need to always clarify “petting included” is also a lil fun gag.

dill. need me a dill pickle sandwich amirite?? [[BRICKED]] i shouldn’t like this man as much as i do. he has all the makings of a typical fuqboi manchild and yet his desire to be “good” and pathetic allure has me captivated. also his communicate skills are next level. he stands talls where all other romcom heroes fail and i respect him so much for that + cute doggie uwu

za’atar. look, i don’t love him but i get it. he has a nasty temper, and a perfect mixture of possessive but still respectful. i like the contrast between his romantic life vs work vs the version that paprika has made up in her head of him.it’s very multifaceted. and i LOVE how nervous in bed he is. it’s not that he’s inexperienced but gosh, what a loser. i am once again captivated.

burnet. hate him. wish he had a worst fate.

anisette. bby girl bby girl. ty mirka so much for making more complex than the Bitch(TM). she’s still an archetype but a good one. i wish her nothing but love and happiness. i enjoy that she brings out a different side of za’atar and was able to be with him without being the “second” choice.

like i said, the ending was way too rushed bu this is one series where i’m glad everyone gets a happy ending (expect for burnet. die) and that’s a testament to just how great the characters are.

#Sweet Paprika #xian #ranted up a storm on this one #but gosh i really do love it so and hope others will read it and talk about it with me #a free version is linked in the title

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duggardata · 4 years

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All The Data: Michaela (Bates) + Brandon Keilen

The Couple—

Michaela Christian (Bates) Keilen (b. January 23, 1990)

Parents Gil + Kelly Jo (Callaham) Bates

Child # 2 of 19

Hometown Rocky Top, TN

Early Education Homeschooling (Abeka and IBLP / ATI)

Higher Education—

Tennessee College of Applied Technology (Bringing Up Bates (11–14–19), “Home is Where The Heart Is!”), Nursing / LPN (2019—)

A.A. / A.S. in Liberal Arts / Medical Health Sciences (2016), Roane State Community College (Online) (See Bringing Up Bates (9–22–16), “Three Pointers and Puppies.”)

Credentials—

Licensed Emergency Medical Technician (TN; 2011—)

Licensed and AED–Certified First Responder (TN; 2009—2012)

Occupation

Owner, Keilen Corner (Online Boutique) (Oct. 2019—)

Nursing / LPN Student, Tennessee College of Applied Technology (2019—) (See Bringing Up Bates (11–14–19), “Home is Where The Heart Is!”)

... Previously—

Owner, BrandonAndMichaela.com (Online Boutique) (2017—2019)

Nanny (Dates Unclear) (As of Late 2013 / 2014, Michel had the job for a “couple of years.” Bringing Up Bates (1–22–15), “Training Up Bates.”)

EMT / First Responder, Medford Volunteer Fire Department (Rocky Top, TN; 2009—?) (Bringing Up Bates (7–7–16), “The Big Chili.”)

Brandon Timothy Keilen (b. September 15, 1989)

Parents Ronald + Jillene “Jill” (Pope) Keilen

Child # 8 of 10 (Bringing Up Bates (2–26–15), “Michaela + Brandon”)

Hometown _____, MI (Id.)

Early Education Homeschooling (Id.)

Higher Education B.A. in Biblical Ministry (2014), IBLP’s International Ministerial Institute (Burnet, TX) (Note—Oddly, Brandon mentioned that his “final semester” at IMI was Fall 2013... But, later, he’s still in school, and that’s why he and Michaela couldn’t get engaged until Spring 2015. Duggar Data has a theory of why this is... IMI is a 3–Year program, with an option to extend to 4 Years and earn a bachelor’s degree. I think the 2013 graduation was from the 3–Year program. Brandon must’ve opted to go for the bachelor’s degree, which explains the additional year.)

Occupation [ Unknown ]

... Previously Videographer / Creative Designer, Institute in Basic Life Principles (IBLP) (Oak Brook, IL; ?—2019) (Note—Brandon first started working for IBLP in Chicago after his homeschool graduation, probably 2007 or 2008. Bringing Up Bates (6–11–15), “Meet The Parents.”)

The Relationship—

First Meeting c. March 2009

Location IBLP Headquarters; Hinsdale, IL

Details The Bates Family took a trip to Chicago, so that Michaela and her sisters could attend Journey to The Heart. Before departing for the session, Michaela was at IBLP, where she happened to notice Brandon. Brandon also recalls meeting the Bates Family, at that time.

Timing We know that this all happened in 2009, “just after” Michaela’s 19th Birthday—i.e., January 23, 2009. Apparently, it wasn’t immediately after, though, since Brandon recalls it as “Spring 2009.” Duggar Data is pretty confident that it was March 2009—which is arguably in the spring—based on this Post on FreeJinger, reporting that that’s when Michaela did Journey to The Heart. (Unfortunately, the Post cites to a page that’s now deleted, so it’s impossible to verify.)

Pre–Courtship November 29, 2013 (See Also) (Friday)

Location by Phone (Michaela in North Carolina.)

Details After praying about it, Brandon called Gil Bates and asked him for permission to start a relationship with Michaela. Gil and Kelly talked to Michaela, and called back later that day with their blessing. Brandon then called Michaela, and their pre–courtship began. (See Also.)

Timing On the “Our Story” Posts on their website, both of the Keilens recall the fateful first phone call happening on Black Friday 2013. (Note—Thanksgiving 2013 was on November 28, so Black Friday was on the 29th.) Oddly, some other evidence contradicts this, indicating it was on November 28. Duggar Data can’t really explain why... Brandon realized his feelings on November 28th, then called Gil on the 29th? Regardless, my spreadsheet has November 29 as their Pre–C.S. Date, based on the “Our Story” Posts.

Courtship December 30, 2013 (Monday)

Location Restaurant at The English Inn; Eaton Rapids, MI

Details While Michaela was visiting Brandon in Michigan, they went on a date to The English Inn. Over dinner, Brandon gave Michaela a journal, a poem professing his love, and a gold–plated dried rose, then asked her to start an official courtship. She agreed.

Announced January 2, 2014 on the Bates Family Website (+3 Days)

Engagement April 13, 2015 (See Also) (Monday)

Location Great Falls Park; McLean, VA (See Bringing Up Bates (7–9–15), “Brandon Pops The Question.”)

Details Brandon set up a scavenger hunt for Michaela, which led her all over the Washington, DC Area. It coincided with cherry blossom season, which was a nice touch. After a few too many clues, Michaela ended up at Great Falls Park, where Brand was waiting with the ring. (Bringing Up Bates (7–9–15), “Brandon Pops The Question.”)

Announced April 16, 2015 by UpTV (+3 Days)

Featured On Bringing Up Bates (7–9–15), “Brandon Pops The Question”

Wedding August 15, 2015, 2:00 PM (Saturday)

Location Wallace Memorial Baptist Church; Knoxville, TN

Officiants Gil Bates (Bride’s Father), Dr. S.M. Davis (Groom’s Mentor) (Bringing Up Bates (2–4–16), “Wedding Bliss and First Kiss.”)

MOH Kelly Jo Bates (Bride’s Mother) (Id.)

Best Man [ Unknown / Unable to Verify ]

Announced N/A (No Formal / Media Announcement)

Featured On Bringing Up Bates (2–4–16), “Wedding Bliss and A First Kiss”

Honeymoon Wyoming and Montana (See Also Bringing Up Bates (2–11–16), “Fly Fishin’, Zip Linin’ Honeymoon.”)

Information about the Keilens’ infertility struggle... After the jump.

Infertility Struggle—

Since their marriage, Michaela + Brandon have struggled with infertility. They went public with their struggle in January 2017, when they chose to discuss it on Bringing Up Bates (1–26–17), “Doggy Dilemmas.” They have shared since shared additional details about their infertility on the show, their personal blog, and social media. Here’s what we know—

Firstly, Michaela + Brandon very, very much want children, and it was expected they’d probably have a large family. Here’s what’s been said about this—

Michaela: “Brandon and I have talked a lot about having children... I would have as many as I possibly could.” (Bringing Up Bates [BUB] (1–22–15), “Training Up Bates.”)

Michaela (on the Keilens’ Blog): “Growing up I always dreamed of being a mother someday. ... Children were the greatest miracle in my eyes, and I spent all my free time babysitting. Every time I rocked a baby to sleep, I dreamed of someday cuddling my own little one.”

Brandon: “That ... is an area we want the Lord to have control in. ... He is just saying no for now. We hope it’s not no for always—but, it’s no for now.” (BUB (1–26–17), “Doggy Dilemmas.”)

Kelly: “Everyone in the family has always predicted and said, ‘Michaela is going to be the one that has a really, super large family.’” (BUB (1–26–17), “Doggy Dilemmas.”)

After 6 Months of marriage, Michaela + Brandon began to worry that Michaela wasn’t getting pregnant. (BUB (1–26–17), “Doggy Dilemmas.”) Michalea went to her doctor, who ran a few tests but told her: “Don’t even think about a baby until you’ve been married at least a year… Babies take time!”

By the Keilens’ 1st Anniversary, Michaela still wasn’t pregnant, and the Keilens decided to see a fertility specialist. (BUB (1–26–17), “Doggy Dilemmas.”) The Keilens have shared quite a bit about this process, including the following—

The doctor did extensive testing. Apparently, Michaela + Brandon were both examined. (BUB (1–25–18), “SUN Day, Fun Day.”) Brandon hasn’t commented publicly on the process, but Michaela has... She described doing “a lot of bloodwork,” and getting “a lot of ultrasounds.” (BUB (8–31–17), “Here’s The Scoop.”) She stated that, over the course of a year, they “tried all of the major tests”—racking up significant medical bills, in the process. (BUB (1–11–18), “Decorating Dilemmas Job Decisions.”)

Despite all the testing, the doctor hasn’t been able to determine what’s causing their fertility struggle. (See BUB (8–31–17), “Here’s The Scoop” and BUB (1–25–18), “SUN Day, Fun Day.”)

One thing the tests did show is that Michaela hyper–ovulates. Bringing Up Bates hasn’t mentioned what’s causing this, or whether her doctors even determined a cause. (Medically speaking, hyper–ovulation means that, if Michaela conceives, she’s at increased risk of having multiples.) (BUB (1–25–18), “SUN Day, Fun Day.”)

Around August 2017, Michaela decided to undergo one final test, “then take a little break” from all the medical intervention in her infertility. The test was a hysterosalpingogram—i.e., a medical procedure that uses x–ray to visualize scarring in the uterus or fallopian tubes. Dr. Vick did the test. He identified, and was able to clear, a fallopian tube blockage. He advised the Keilens to wait three cycles, then consider surgery if they’re still unable to conceive. (BUB (1–25–18), “SUN Day, Fun Day.”)

As of 2020, it’s unknown if Michaela got—or intends to get—the surgery that Dr. Vick mentioned.

Michaela has said that she is interested in adoption, if she’s unable to have her own children, saying: “Someday [I’ll have a baby], maybe, and if not, I’ll adopt me a baby.” (BUB (8–31–17), “Here’s The Scoop.”) As far as I know, Brandon hasn’t ever spoken publicly about the possibility of adoption, surrogacy, etc.

What’s Next—

The Predictor will assume a couple is incapable of having children if they’re 5+ SDs Late to announce Pregnancy #1, and they’ve been married for 5 Years. In the Keilens’ case, they’re already >5 SDs Late to announce Pregnancy #1. (As of April 11, 2020, they’re actually ~47 SDs Late... Way, way later than 5 SDs...) Their 5th Anniversary is this year, on August 15. If they still haven’t announced a pregnancy by then, the Predictor will stop predicting children for them.

... That’s All The Data for Michaela + Brandon.

#all the data #michaela and brandon #infertility

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