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lordsicheng · 6 years

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Kevin Moon - Youtube AU

Kevin Moon x OC word count: 3.4 k

First I just wanna say sorry for taking soooooo long on this, as I haven’t ever done Youtube AU’s before so I kept going on and off for this writing ;; but I was able to finish over half of this just to day, so here you go! :)

It was finally the last day of school before spring break and you hurried back to your dorm to start packing up your stuff

You were on your way to the dorm to pack the rest of your stuff so you can go to your hometown

All your other roommates already left that morning since most of their classes ended a day before

You were used to being the last to finish up, though

Considering you were the one who had the most load for your semesters

Right before you were to unlock your dorm door, your phone suddenly beeped into a notification

You grabbed it while unlocking your door and getting inside to check what it was

Alas, it was a notification that one of your favorite Youtubers uploaded a new video

Finally, a video to watch while packing stuff, you thought

You grinned widely as you closed the door and threw your bag to the bed

Preparing the video to load as you put it by your side table

You grabbed your comfiest clothes, noticing the rain about to pour once you glanced by the window

Putting your clothes on and running to your side of the dorm, you grabbed your luggage and finally starting to pack some of the clothes you put on your bed that morning

Some freshly washed, some you didn’t bother on even washing after wearing them a couple of times

You played the video and were delighted to see him doing a short intro song for his new video

“Hey, everyone! It’s Kevin. How have you all been? This week’s video will be more of a chill one since it’s been raining lately and I wanted to set a mood where we have a more relaxing vibe going on. Before I go on with the short vlog and other stuff in the video, let me start it off with a short cover I’ve been practicing for the past couple of days. I might be posting a full cover soon, but for now the short version would suffice, I suppose!”

You giggled while folding your clothes, hearing Kevin explain his video all throughout

He gave a light sigh before he started and you thought this was one of the cutest things he’s done since he didn’t really do much mannerisms either

At least that’s how other people saw it, but you always noticed these small details about him

As he started playing on the piano you realized he was playing a pretty popular song to be covered

You were trying to think what he was trying to play, like it was just on the tip of your tongue but you couldn’t pinpoint it out

“Look at the stars, look how they shine for you. And everything you do~”

“Yeah, they were all yellow.”

“YELLOW! RIGHT!”

You exclaimed while raising your arms, laughing right after and continuing to pack

“Your skin. Oh yeah, your skin and bones, turn into something beautiful

You know, you know I love you so

You know I love you so.”

“Alright, I guess that’s enough for now. Now, to the vlog!”

Kevin usually did vlogs here and there

But he mostly did make covers and posted a few compositions of his own, too

Even throwing in random videos of his own cooking recipes

He was pretty high in numbers when it came to viewers, his most viewed having a little over 700,000 viewers and the others having a little over a couple thousands to a hundred thousands

It was a cover for Ed Sheeran’s “Thinking Out Loud” along with a friend of his named Jacob

You even downloaded that video since you literally loved his soothing voice that complimented Jacob’s as well which was just as beautiful

Back to his newly uploaded vlog, he looked as if he was hanging out with a friend while talking about his plans of transferring schools

His friend even took videos for him, some of him laughing some things off as his friend tried to video him in different angles, making Kevin laugh and move around to try and avoid him

Then it showed them just having a drink at a coffee shop that seemed familiar to you, but couldn’t think of where it was exactly

He then moves the camera to himself while putting his drink next to him and taking a sip before continuing to speak

“Lately, I’ve been thinking about going to a new school since I moved just recently and I feel like I’m not satisfied with all the classes I’ve been taking with my course. Not that it’s not good enough! Really, the classes are great and you get to learn pretty well. I just think there are some aspects on some subjects I need to learn too from others to understand it well rather than discovering them on my own.”

You nodded in approval, knowing Kevin was a very open-minded person and he always was open to new things

“Also, my new place is pretty far from my old school. Say, about forty-five minutes? If there’s no traffic, that is.”

“So, yeah. I won’t say where I’ve moved, though. I don’t tell you guys where I live or what school I go to, even though some of you already got a hint because of my vlogs and some of my real life friends already saw most of my videos. I like keeping some things private, though, so I hope you guys don’t mind and just keep stuff discreet.”

He made a cute hush sign by putting a finger to his lips, which he giggled right after

And you thought this was really adorable of him

You were also very surprised his vlog was almost twenty minutes long since his vlogs were usually only up to ten minutes at most

So you thought this was probably one of those vlogs where he would do a heart to heart talk about some things

Most parts were of just him having fun with his friend since they weren’t able to meet much because of how busy they both were

The more you got into the video, the more you smiled all throughout

Knowing in between him and his ever so growing Youtube channel, he’s really just human and is like most people

He lives most of his life and has invited everyone subscribed to him, or even just ones who have watched his videos, a peek into his life in a limiting but satisfying level

Just as you expected, there was about two minutes left in the vlog and he sat on his small couch while smiling

“So, you guys know how much I love making videos, right? I’m going to be traveling somewhere in about two or three days from when this is posted, to somewhere all alone before I visit my home in Canada for a short while during break. I’m not sure if I’m gonna be vlogging, though, since I want to focus the trip as a healing or fun one. Maybe I will, maybe I won’t.”

“I don’t like speaking of very deep topics, but I’ve been losing a bit of inspiration lately. Nothing big happened. Really. Maybe I’ve just been stressing out lately? The semester is about to end in a few days so I’m just feeling a bit of excitement and nervousness at the same time as I move forward and move to a new environment. I’ll definitely miss my friends here and of course I will keep contact with them and hang out with them when I get the time.”

“Other than that, I hope you enjoyed the vlog! I already pre-filmed a few covers and maybe two vlogs? Or was it just one… Ah, will definitely check on that! See ya!”

You smiled and knew there was something off about him from the last two videos

But you shrugged it off and thought it was really just him being busy and trying to fix his schedules as the break arrived

Just as the video ended, so was your arranging

You grabbed your plane ticket and noticed your flight was going to be a little early so you decided to sleep that night earlier too so you can get to the airport at a good time

Next day, you were feeling the excitement of finally being able to travel all alone

Not somewhere too far, though, just Busan since you were able to save enough for a short trip

Bus tickets, hotel, money for other necessities

You arrived the bus station and looked around to find your bus

Happy to find it easily and got yourself inside with no problems, ready to take on your short and fun trip as you sat on the bus with elation rising up inside of you

And before you knew it, you arrived Busan

You go down from the bus and go towards a vending machine

For some reason, the vending machine didn’t work

You gave it a slight shake but your chocolate bar wouldn’t fall

“Do you need help?”

You turn and end up widening your eyes as you realized who it was

“Kevin?”

“Hi!”

He greeted back and smile warmly before moving to your front to see the vending machine

“You didn’t press the quantity.”

“Oh”

He scratched the back of his head in shyness and grabbed your snack to give to you right after

“How do you know me, by the way?”

“Um… would it weird you out if I said I watch your videos?”

He awkwardly snickered the moment you admitted this and you just shrugged

“I never really met any of subscribers since my channel isn’t that popular either.”

“Are you kidding? You have over two hundred thousand subscribers! How would they not know you?”

“I don’t find myself that interesting, honestly.”

You both had a short silence right after a couple of chuckles

“So, uh, you seem to be alone here like you said on your upload yesterday?”

“Yeah, I am! I’m not really used to Busan, though. So…”

“Do you somehow wanna explore around together? At least for today!”

You thought over and over why you offered, but you did want to help someone out as much as they were willing to help back

“Sure! I was thinking about getting some brunch first…”

“I am kind of getting hungry.”

You both ended up getting takeout and headed on over to the beach to eat and just watch the sea together, since you both weren’t sure where to go first more than any other place

He was able to find a rental for some other necessities at the beach so he rented a blanket for both of you

“I’ll pay you back.”

“No need!”

You both ended up eating snacks and looked at the beach as the waves were crashing to the shore and many others were having fun under the sun

Fortunately it was actually quite of a more pleasant weather

“Hey, I meant to ask this—what’s your purpose on coming to Busan?”

“I wanted a small trip for myself, even if it only lasted for a day.”

He nodded in agreement, saying it was great to let loose a bit from the stressful life in school, work, or even by living in a city

“I’m here for a couple of days and thought you were a local. I wanted to ask on where I could go and now I think I should’ve just researched first…”

“Same, honestly.”

You both started to laugh at how it was funny for both of you to end up going to a place for a trip and not actually prepare

“I’ve got an idea.”

You both immediately grabbed a taxi and asked to go to Seokbulsa Temple

Once you got there, a lot of tourists were already lining up by the entrance

So you decided to get the tickets for both of you

“It’s the least I could do for you getting the blanket and snacks.”

Kevin insisted on paying for himself, but you already bought two tickets so you both could finally enter the temple grounds

“Whoaaa”

Kevin was very fascinated by the area that he couldn’t help but grab his camera to take photos

You looked at him take photos whilst walking and you couldn’t help but think about something

“Hey, Kev! Why don’t you vlog a little?”

You suggested, and Kevin looked at you with a smile

“You know what? You’re right.”

He grabbed his smaller camera and began taking videos of the sceneries you both were able to go to and passed

You noticed how Kevin was also slightly eager to want to take photos of himself by some sculptures

“Kevin, stand over there.”

You clicked and took a photo of him with your phone, making sure you took enough for him to choose which one was best

“Send me those later, please”

“Of course!”

You noticed you both were able to spend almost two hours at the temple and began to walk out of the area to find a taxi again

“There’s this place I saw online and I wanted to go there ever since I saw photos taken by some visitors”

“Where?”

“Gamcheon Culture Village.”

You suddenly remembered how that place was known for its beautiful scenery and colorful homes, so you definitely wanted to go just as much as Kevin did

The moment you both arrive, he didn’t waste time and just took photos while vlogging

But as he vlogged, you noticed how he wasn’t including himself on the shots

“Hey, do you want me to take shots of you for the vlog?”

“It’s fine, really.”

“Come on, I’ll take a couple of shots of you walking towards some areas.”

You both were mesmerized as to how beautiful the area was

The vibe itself was like a mix of the past eras to the modern times

So definitely, you both were able to take lots of shots and photos

Kevin, who noticed you seemed to have only taken photos of the areas with your phone, suddenly had an idea

“Hey y/n, stand over there.”

“What?”

“I want to take a photo of you.”

“No, it’s fine!”

“Come on! I don’t get to do this very often. Hurry, a car is coming.”

He snapped a couple of photos before you could pass by the road again and let the passing car go

Again, because of how tired you both were, you ended up finding a café and decided to stay there for a while

Trying to cool off, he was feeling mischievous and took a photo of you secretly with his phone

But you heard the camera sound, which made him almost frantic because he forgot to turn it off or even silence his phone

“Nice try, Kevin.”

“I was trying to take a photo of the drinks and cake…”

After you both were done chatting and eating, it was close to getting quite dark so you both decided to go to one last place before heading to your own ways

It was also one of the most recommended places to go in your search results

“Gukje Market.”

“Oooooh”

The main thing you both wanted to look at was actually food

Because you heard the place was filled with lots of street food

So of course, you and Kevin went all out with the food

“Wow, this looks good. And that one! Auntie, how much for one small plate?”

“Take it easy, y/n”

“This is dinner, Kevin.”

Not only was Kevin very fascinated by the whole place and food, he was really interested in cooking as well

“How did you make this? Do you need that much sauce?”

He’d throw out different questions and was genuinely curious

You, on the other hand, just listened to him as you ate up all the way

Right after, you both stopped at the entrance and looked around to find any free cabs coming your way

“From all the talking and visiting only a couple of places, I really had fun.”

“I did too, Kevin.”

You smiled at him and patted his shoulder

“Learn to let loose sometimes. We have dark times; we just need to think of the brighter side more often. Whatever you’re struggling with now, you’ll get through it. Just be patient.”

“Thanks.”

“There’s a cab.”

You looked at Kevin and asked where his hotel was, but he insisted you’d grab it to yourself as he can call another one

“I’m off to this side, so yeah you said you were going the opposite.”

“See you around?”

“Sure.”

As you headed off, Kevin just smiled to himself as you left and thought to himself about what you had just told him

And then he realized, you were right and that change can be healthy and he just needed to be more positive

You didn’t expect anything from him in return but you saw he followed you back on your SNS accounts, and this confused you

You either wanted to laugh at yourself or felt kind of shy as to why he did so too

You ended up sending him a dm because you were just curious

“So… how did you find my account?”

“Well, I just searched your name? And if I remember, you tagged me in one of your photos.”

“…oh”

Great, you literally forgot you tagged him on one photo you posted on your trip and it was taken at the temple

However, even though you and Kevin just ended up hanging out for a short while, you both somehow felt like you already knew each other beforehand

He was very kind and even his curiosity sparked as much as yours during travel

A week had passed, and you saw Kevin finally upload his short vacation vlog as you were sitting in your living room

You saw that he used a lot of the short video shots you took to areas and decided to make a voiceover midway through the five minute video

He was talking as to how Busan was beautiful and he definitely did not regret ever going

However, his words suddenly moved to a more serious note as he spoke

“I thought, for so long, on what I wanted to do with my life. I’m at an age where I have to discover new things and I was scared of doing it alone.”

“Luckily, I met someone on the way, and gave me the best advice. It wasn’t much, but those were the words I actually needed to hear most.”

“We have dark times; we just need to think of the brighter side more often. Whatever you’re struggling with now, you’ll get through it. Just be patient.”

“’til then, this has been Kevin. See you on the next vlog.”

You grinned right at the end of watching the video and didn’t hesitate on messaging Kevin again

“Saw your vlog. It was quite… interesting.”

“Sometimes strangers can give the most beneficial advices.”

“Deep. Really deep.”

“But really, thank you. Haha.”

And then you realized, it was time to go back to school

You and Kevin still contacted each other and just messaged each other from small conversations like “How was your day?” to “Do you think Beyoncé’s gonna have a concert here anytime soon?”

He was fun to talk to, definitely

And the type you could just talk to about anything and everything

You didn’t even realize you were looking at your phone the whole time you walked on your way to the campus grounds

Somehow, you ended up bumping into someone, causing them to drop his phone

“Oh my gosh, I’m so sorry-“

“Y/n?”

You looked up and saw that it was actually Kevin, looking as if he was very surprised to see you around the campus

“What are you doing here, Kevin?”

“I go to school here now!”

Wow, incredible

The school he talked about on a past video was actually the one you were currently attending

And he was very excited on starting a whole new semester there since it was a very good university too

“You didn’t tell me…”

“I mean, how would I know you attended this school too?”

You both ended up laughing as how it was such a coincidence for you to meet up again

“So…”

“So…?”

“Would you mind… showing me around campus?”

This was the first time Kevin sounded quite shy, and even looked as if he was gonna blush

You smiled and gave a soft chuckle, nodding

“Sure.”

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theboredtanuki · 7 years

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Writing practice #1: Starbucks promote

*Author's not : So this was supposed to be a short AU thing to help get me back into the writing mood but it turned out longer than I expected. I even started writing an alternate version but I don't know if I'll post that one. Anyway, this is a simple love at first sight story. Enjoy.

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Title: Something Interesting.

"We are truly sorry for the inconvenience. Please have a nice day. " As he watched yet another disappointed costumer storm out into the crisp morning light, Yoichi's strained business smile finally twitched. "tch...fucking idiot." he whispered harshly under his breath. 'What is wrong with people these days!?' The whole unicorn frappachino debauchery had been the bane of his existence for the past few weeks. The stupid trend had died months ago yet there were still a few doltish Instagram wannabes who kept crawling back asking for a goddamned unicorn frappachino and the worst part was that he got yelled at when he told them they didn't make the damn things anymore. Why!? He didn't know how to make them, he never even liked them! Honestly, he was so close to yelling back and calling them out on their bullshit, but he wasn't ready to get fired over some silly costumer's antics. Going job hunting again would just be one big hassle plus it would be difficult to find another manager who was understanding enough to let him wear a light dusting of makeup on a workday.

He heaved an exasperated sigh and ran a hand through his dark, slightly waved hair that fell just past his shoulders. Damn, it was still morning but he already felt like punching someone in the eye. "You hanging in there, Chi? " Like a dull butter knife hacking through his slightly murderous thoughts, Eugenie's flat toned voice rang out as she worked the espresso machine behind him. There might have been a hint of concern in there somewhere, he wasn't sure. One never knew when it came to his small bestie. "Haa... sometimes I wish internet trends could just burn in hell." " 'nother unicorn frappa order? " "It's the 10th one this week and it's just Tuesday! Whatever happened to regular plain coffee!?" "Don't let it bother you, sweets. Just blame the internet like everyone else does." "Tch... I hope they trip on a fidget spinner and break their IPhone. " He heard a chuckle for his tiny friend. 'Oh...she laughed. There might be a blue moon tonight or something.' It was very rear to get away sort of reaction from Genie (emotional or otherwise), so much so that he and most of their other close friends used her sparse emotional responses as either a forecast for natural disasters, a luck/love horoscope or a sign of the second coming of Christ. Whichever one it was, she never seemed to mind. It was all in good fun anyway. "Well, 'nough about the internet," her voice returned to its original stoic tune, not even hinting at her brief moment of amusement, "You need to cheer up. You promised to help me with my new piece after work. Can't have my pretty model being all pissy now, can I? "

He smiled. "Still won't give up on calling me 'pretty', will you." "Nah. " "Even if I offered to clean your house for a week? " "Oh, please. Both of us know you can't clean worth shit. " "Haha... Yeah, you're right. " And just like that, he was laughing again. Like whole ordeal with the customer never happened. It was amazing how she could cheer him up without even trying. It might be some weird superpower or something but nevertheless, he was lucky to have her as a friend. "Hey... Thanks, Gee." She glanced over her shoulder at him with the same blank look but her calm blue eyes had a gentle sparkle that somehow conveyed her appreciation. "Any time, babe." With that, she scurried off to deliver the espresso order, leaving Yoichi to face his counter once again. He took a deep calming breath and was ready to give the day another try. Eugenie was right. He didn't have to time to get so worked up over a few dense costumers. Who knows, maybe something interesting might take his mind off the whole incident. Just as that thought crossed his mind, a dull thud drew his attention to the front entrance as a tall man made his way in with a hand lightly rubbing his forehead. 'Wow, that hair... Wait, did he just walk into the glass door...? ' Yoichi quickly covered up his upcoming giggle with a discreet cough but he didn't miss the open chuckles of the few patrons in the cafe who witnessed what happened.

'Poor guy ' He began to observe the slightly disoriented young man. He looked to the first thing that had caught his attention, the man's hair. At first he thought it was a normal dark colour but when it caught the light of the sun, he realised that it was dyed dark purple colour that faded into navy blue at the tips. It was also very VERY long. It ran past the man's firm looking rear and was pulled back into a single braid with a cute little red bow at the end. It was rare to see guys who kept hair like that. It was almost...whimsical in fact. He took note of the man's pale green eyes darting from the menu above the counter to the white floor tiles, desperately trying to avoid any eye contact after his embarrassing entrance. He also took note of his height. He was a tall guy, about 6"2 from Yoichi's estimate, with a somewhat muscular frame that was draped in a casual shirt, light sweater and jeans. He had an overall gentle disposition despite his current state of nervousness of which Yoichi began to find oddly adorable in a way. He didn't usually make it a habit of checking out the odd male costumer who came in and out of the cafe but this guy was different. Just seeing him filled Yoichi with this strange urge. An urge to tease him relentlessly until he was too embarrassed to function. It seemed like a perfectly normal feeling to have. Almost.

"Welcome" to Starbucks, sir. How may I help? " The guy almost jumped through the roof at the sound of Yoichi's voice, as if he hadn't realised he had just walked up to the counter. Yoichi began to have a hard time keeping his business smile from turning into a full on grin. The guy was way too cute. "Oh! umm... I-I'm sorry. I would like a C-cascara Coconut milk Latte. P-please... " Yoichi never thought he'd hear the voice of an angel until today. Despite his constant nervous stuttering, his voice had this odd placidity to it, as if it belonged to some lake fairy or something. He wouldn't mind listening to him talk a bit more. "Okay, and what size will it be? " "Umm... a-uh - what are the sizes again?... Ah, yes! Grande, please." He looked quite proud that he could remember those silly size names and honestly, it was hard not to feel proud of him as well. Not when he had that small triumphant smile on his face. "And your name, sir? " "Oh... Akito. " 'Akito...' Yoichi committed it to memory. He wouldn't forget that name. He didn't want to for some reason. "OK, sir. Your order will be out shortly. " "Alright. Thank you very much. "

The nervous tension seemed to ease off Akito. His face relaxed into an easy smile and Yoichi thought he had lost his heart for a moment. 'Not fair. That smile is just not fair ' Yoichi reluctantly pulled himself away and began making the latte. He stole a few glances at him every few seconds. They had made eye contact a few times, he was sure of it. He watched him fiddle with his phone in an attempt to be discreet. 'Hehe... such a cutie. ' "Cute one, eh. " Eugenie came up beside him to make another costumer's order, "you going for it? " "You think I should? " "He's not the usual spot on your radar but, " she glanced back to give Akito a quick once over, "he seems harmless enough. " He smiled and gave his petite friend a small playful nudge. "I don't need your approval, short stack." She nudged him back. "You never ask for my approval. That's why you've had such shit exs." "Hey now. They weren't all that bad. " Nope, they were. But he wasn't planning to admit he had shit taste in guys. Genie sighed and shook her head like a disappointed mother. "Just go before someone else picks him up. " She was right. Most of the store's patrons had gotten over Akito's not-so-graceful entrance and were now throwing curious glances his way, some were openly starring at him. One brave soul even took a quick picture. And from his sudden stiff posture, Akito noticed them as well . 'Ha, don't even think about it. You leeches.'

He was about to put the finishing touches on the latte but stopped. Why was he suddenly interested in this guy? Akito wasn't even his type. He usually went for the stereotypical bad boy and this guy gave off more of a big puppy vibe but there was just something oddly interesting about him. This was the first time he picked a partner on the basis of being "oddly interesting" but since he hadn't dated anyone in almost 8 months, maybe "interesting" was what he needed. With his mind made up, he finished the order and called out for Akito to pick it up. He looked up at him as he made his way to the counter, making sure to keep eye contact. He dropped his stiff business smile and went for something more friendly albeit a tad bit flirtatious and lastly he made sure their fingers brushed against each other as he handed over the drink. "Have a nice day, sir" "I-um... T-thank you." Yoichi didn't miss the bit of red that creped up on Akito's cheeks as he turned to leave, stumbling a bit with the door on his way out. Yep. Interesting was definitely what he needed. **********************************************

And that's it. I hope you enjoyed that. Some feedback would be nice. Thank you.

#writing practice #oc #oc prompt #otp prompts

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wearethegladiators · 5 years

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*SENDS BACK A THOUSAND CHEF’S KISSES*

Ptn I’m so inspired but I’m so busy like!! Pourquoi je m’inscris à 2 forums en même temps aussi

Anyway have you seen Tom Felton’s latest IG posts because CASSIEL FEELINGS ARE STILL GOING STRONG

Visual representation of Wynona by the beginning of Incendio:

Also I guess she’d be sort of middle-ground between Sacha and Nathan?? The dragons are her kids yo, she’s literally in a “the more family I lose the more dragons I will have” sort of shit. BUT at the same my girl likes a good fire…. And so dragons…..

Plus I mean it’s obvious she’s never given up on the Rebellion. She did not want to join originally because of the kids, but she hates so goddamn much this government and like?? The Ryders are muggleborns?? She’s angry as fuck rn.

(The fact that she’s siding with the Muggleborn Resistance is proof of that ofc, but it’s also out of opportunity. She can rebel while doing her own thing, that’s good with her atm. Or so she tries to believe)

Mdrrrr nan c’était pas cringy!! En vrai autant je trouve que certains de mes plots étaient invraisemblables autant j’ai pas été choquée par notre manière d’écrire mdrrrr (bon sauf quelques traits d’humour. Ça, je. Hm. Oui.)

GIVE NATHAN SOME SOLID BROMANCE 2K19 Avec le Charlie Hunnam là, Lily dit pas non :siffle:

Mdrrrr ouais all this pureblood shit is so awkward for her I swear to God. Pretty sure that at one point she showed up in a Sioux outfit and everyone was like “…….. *cricket noises*”

Tbh Emori’s glow-up for the prime thingy is a 100% Wynona showing up to these events (plus they have relatively similar styles au quotidien) YASSS QUEEEEN (still a weird thought yeah mdr) (i thought at some point Luisa would be a good fc for Wyn btw) (and also Indyamarie Jean!! plus she’s like half native american or so) (but your last gifset i mean??)

BON KIERAN IS ON THE LIST

Omg I didn’t think about it (whispering the names before going to sleep) but 100% this is so HER

I mean even though she stopped her terrorist “phase” (IT’S NOT A PHASE MOM) she’s still living by the words of her family. She’s still angry. She’s still about fire. Tbh she’s gonna die in a ring of fire one way or another

SO THE SHEEPS ARE STILL NOT SAFE OK

(mdr Nathan sweetheart btw)

“but they would put her head on a stick so maybe not.” yeah what about trying to avoid that amirite

“did she anger the yaxley family and if so can nathan and her go after rick yaxley like the power couple they are?? just couple things… murder….arson…” well I mean if Rick and Wynona ever sat at the same table to talk about politics…. I don’t think he would really like her…

plus he’s on the list anyway because he hurt Nathan and Nathan is part of The Tribe™ and no one hurts The Tribe™

Mdr can you imagine Wyn literally bringing Rick to Nathan like “woopsie doopsie I think I may have a present for you” :arrow: (MAYBE A SIMPLE TEAMING UP WOULD DO UH) (mdr Rick is a bitch don’t tell me he’s not gonna make girlfriend jokes)

RED. Honestly I thought she’d be dead BUT I actually like to think of her as having survived the shitstorm, being still relatively sane and undyingly loyal to Nathan?? Because that’d be quite a plot twist judging who she is, but it would be interesting to see her as “wiser”, and especially, the ride-or-die lieutenant (ISN’T THAT SUPPOSED TO BE LILY THO OY)

(I mean especially if Red was close to Aron, she’s definitely trying to live up to his memory, so there’s that as well)

Wesh Win is gonna make so much fun of the MacFusty if they didn’t even play the dragons card

NOW I really think Carmen and Win must have teamed up on some terrorist shit. No wonder the world c o l l a p s e d

(yeah yeah, Nathan-Carmen-Wynona is such a bad idea. Let’s not do it. Never ever. *winkwink*)

I mean they could be a trouple. I wouldn’t be incredibly surprised to learn that Win has hooked up with Carmen once or twice tbh :siffle: (WHY IS EVERYONE HAVING SEX WITH EVERYONE)

And meanwhile

My girl Lily

Anyway. NATHAN EXPELLED WYNONA. No wonder there’s some unresolved angst™ (actually, maybe not so much. Wynona is all about justice and she’s going to respect any decision/”trial”. She’s a “I did what I did and I will face the consequences of it” gal.)

I read “try yoga hug” and I’m honestly here for it

“I AM going to be 23 and who am i??? i cry at cute animals videos!!! sometimes i forget to eat!!!” This was so relatable it kinda hurt tbh :////

MDR NATHAN AND LILY LAUGHING ABOUT THE SHIT THEY DID IN THE WAR IS A BIG-ASS MOOD, come on why’s everybody so serious :face:

THE MURPHY GIF

Nathan and Lily are gonna have so much fights omg

RICK GETTING INTO LILY’S HEAD????? …. kinda makes sense….

“how is nathan supposed to RELAX and let lily BE when she’s always in so much trouble?????” TROUBLE USUALLY FINDS ME BITCH. True tho, sorry big bro

“ça me fume” ptn Elo t’es si française jpp j’adore

THE REBELLION AND THE MUGGLEBORN RESISTANCE CLASHING WOULD BE SO DRAMATIC OMG I’m here for it

I don’t even think that would be a trigger for Lily tho tbh because active denial™ BUT there definitely would be people calling her on her bullshit (maybe even Fury??? Who sort of created this whole dynamic, or at least pushed her into that direction)

Gnnn I actually love Fury so much, I’m binge-watching Peaky Blinders rn and I LOVE CILLIAN MURPHY TO DEATH and it just hit me that Fury could be an!! Irish!! Traveler!! THE POTENTIAL. Gypsy magic I’m so so so here for it

(also people probably don’t understand any shit he says so Lily has to translate it all)

(he likes (well, respects) Nathan a lot btw, too bad it’s not réciproque :( probably really likes the Blackbird girl too hihi)

“it’s okay they’ve been busy they just kinda forgot that they’re not JUST the red leader or morrigan or an auderic or a mudblood, they’re also FAMILY” THE TEARS IN MY EYES BITCH THIS IS SO TRUE

They really really really really need to talk it out/hug it out

Lily’s so far deep tho, like even if Nathan calls her out on her bullshit once she’d be like “Idk what you’re talking about, I’m fine, really, SI SI”

BUT she really needs to have this emotional breakdown where she goes like “there HAS TO be a reason why I’m still alive?? I HAVE TO save these people?? My people???”

Omg this moment is 10000% happening when Nathan’s losing his leg

She’d feel so guilty, like she failed to protect him

One thing I’ve always liked about Nathalily’s relationship is how it’s not what it seems like at first glance?? Cause it sounds like Lily is heavily dependent on Nathan’s for protection and Nathan’s needs Lily so much to “protect him emotionally” sort of? And actually Lily needs Nathan so fucking much to stay sane/ALIVE and Nathan needs his baby sister to save his drunken/reckless ass every once in a while :’))) IN MY MIND IT’S WAY CLEARER BUT ANYWAY

FEELS

She’d be there in a SECOND as soon as she hears about Nathan getting hurt

Idk why I have the scene of the Weasley twins after George lost his ear in mind

That’s definitely round 2 of “you’re my family too, I lost sight of that” and “I’M SO PROUD OF YOU BITCH” (mdr the “Nathan doesn’t cry but I sure do” part was so relatable mdrrrr)

Anyway drama drama drama feels feels feels!!

Also I actually don’t want Nathan to lose his leg, he’s already in emotional pain yo :’(((((

Can we talk about how Nathan and Wynona used to be sex-symbols/rock stars/badass athletes and now they’re both CRIPPLED

(I’m sorry but Nathan losing a leg also quite inevitably means Wynona being back into the picture)

Maybe he’s been sent to the Blackbird ranch for recovery :’)))

Makes me think that Lily is actually still… “whole”??? Like she’s got scars and shit but in spite of everything she’s been through she’s physically still ok? (besides the Occlumens thingy)

Interesting how the weaker one is still fully in capacity hé

I mean she’s got that black magic wound thing…. WAIT

WHAT IF IT’S ACTUALLY A CURSE

I always thought this was a progressive thing and this would eventually kill her

Have I already considered having Lily die in the middle of the night because of this when she survived so much shit?? YES YOU’RE NOT THE ONLY ONE CAPABLE OF THIS

But my girl deserves better so

Anyway what if it’s a curse actually related to death and this is why she attracts/is attracted to death so much???? Deatheaters may have done that to make fun of her survivor/Banshee vibes but that would make sense?? (i don’t really appreciate death eaters’ humor yo)

What’s this quote again

“Her presence always signed imminent death, torture, betrayal, or some other horror”

I’m having I D E A S I need to sort this out

‘est-ce que lily va se faire soulever un jour’ MDRRRRR didn’t have a drink but it was TOUT COMME ptn Lily’s MY DAUGHTER j’étais pas prête DU TOUT

En vrai interesting because they’re all screwing each other but Lily… I mean she was supposed to hook up with this one guy on Excidium but besides that?? I honestly don’t think she’s ever been with anyone else since the beginning of the war??

Mdr she had so many boyfriends in Hogwarts and now look at her

But she doesn’t have time for that? And she doesn’t want it? And she wouldn’t be able to take it if she lost that other person too?

ACTUALLY that would do her so much good but she just can’t see that

MAYBE FURY??

Mdr sorry pls let her have a nice functional guy

(funny how Wynona’s quite openly bisexual when coming from a very close-minded family and I think of Lily and Aron as strictly straight when they come from a much more tolerant background?? Idk)

(anyway yeah the Evans were Christians but at least for the parents it was this whole “RELIGION IS ABOUT LOVE, ALL TYPES OF LOVE” vibe)

(anyway je diverge)

Also she’s still pretty much traumatized by the fact that she lost her first love and learnt about it… almost a year later mdr

She carried the earrings he gave her for SO LONG, she probably lost it by now but still

It’s like the original trauma of the war

(sometimes I think about the toxic aspects of Mily’s relationship but today is not the day)

“do you think nathan will ever see that lily is not a kid anymore or will he always be like “oh yes my little sister she’s like… 15….” even when they’re both 30…40…50 years old lmao” MDR BIG ASS MOOD I LOVE THEM

Wait Edan’s ooooold

Sacha’s breaking my heart pls tell him I’m sending a hug

“SORRY I’M JUST A DRAGON RIDER” WESH

“SORRY I JUST HAVE VOICES IN MY HEAD” :arrow:

Lily probably felt this so much when she first arrived to the Rebellion, she was still a kid and Nathan was overprotective and she wasn’t a great fighter and no one could understand how she had made it??

Just thinking how the rebellion may have tried somehow to exploit Lily’s banshee capacities and how Nathan would not appreciate it :’) but she’d thought it was kind of her only weapon so

Idk but yeah banshee!Lily is canon I guess

Tbh I LIVE for the idea of characters never meeting in Hogwarts even though they were so close?? Idk like Wynona/Nathan, even Sacha/Lily

Or maybe she’d know him vaguely

Lily was quite known as the gnome that will kick anyone’s asses for calling someone a Mudblood so maybe something like that, but not a full-fledged friendship?? Or once again they almost killed each other in Quidditch you know, shit happens

That’d be fun tho if they recognized each other

SACHA AS THE THERAPIST AND PEOPLE THROWING THINGS AT HIM I’M :’((((( we don’t deserve him do we

Meanwhile Wynona

· lmao no one:

· literally no one:

· wynona: hey you want to FIGHT bITCH?

WILLY

Mdrrrr bah Kira avait quand même mis une tarte à Lily (ou l’avait poussé dans un mur aussi je crois) et il était devenu son psy LE CHAOS

(bon et Milo essayait de noyer Lily/lui faisait exploser des bouteilles de bière sur la tête/faisait des rape jokes aussi des fois)

(NOT TODAY ON A DIT)

Anyway: chaotic energy is the least we can say mdrrrr

Mdr I’m here for a weekend d’escapade tbh (NO JOHN DO involved tho)

Mdr Nathan really was a piece of shit on Les AM sometimes :’) can Lily tell him already how she admires that he became a better man at war

I mean she kind of feels it you know

NATHAN AND WYNONA CASUALLY DISCUSSING TRAUMA IS *chef’s kiss* (mdr sorry but this whole part about emo!Nathan made me laugh so much mdrrrr)

They’re definitely gonna fight on their first meeting and I’m here for it

I mean Wyn is NOT hard to trigger and she’d be so mad she may let slip some personal stuff like “SO YOU’RE THE ONE NEVER SHOWING UP TO LITTLE PURIES PARTIES”

Also it’s a fun dynamic bc that means they may know their whole names and faces and sort of family backgrounds when the Rebellion was still all about anonymity at that time?? Mdr she’d feel so threatened she’d probably think “I won’t hesitate to murder this mofo if he becomes creepy yo” but then he’s hot

Wynona leaving him kicking his ass without giving the info

Wynona showing up to the next rebellion meeting without him being aware, grumpy face bras croisés *sigh*

I don’t why I’ve always felt a Dorne vibe with both the Blackbirds and the Shafiqs but ANYWAY they could get along well

Too bad Wyn just wants lands for her kids and dragons

PLOT TWIST: THE WEDDING WE WERE TALKING ABOUT ACTUALLY IS THAT OF WYN AND NATHAN

Mdr now I have that in mind THANKS ELO

I mean…. That we could be a temporary thingy…. We’re trying to heal each other we love each other… until we realize we’re burning each other up too much…. *falls* *dies ensouvelie sous les feels*

Mdr the pureblood reactions

Btw vu que je rame sur mon chapitre JE SPOILE mais en gros je voulais finir sur une base de 2 mangemorts qui discutent de la newbie Blackbird et qui finissent par lâcher un « faudrait peut-être redessiner les plans de table. Manquerait plus qu’elle s’accoquine avec l’Auderic » MDRRRR

Sorry

YDRIA YDRIA

I mean she needs to come to the wedding

PLOT TWIST²: the “bad guys” (Ydria, the Americans) are actually HELPING the rebellion (they’re still scary people tho I’m not sure we should want that)

they’re all originally coming for the wedding

(but!! Native American magic!! Sorry)

PTN NATHAN AND WOLVES JSUIS MORTE PARCE QUE

There are wolves on the Blackbird ranch, we don’t know why they’re from BUT THEY’RE HERE

WYNONA NOT KNOWING AND PROUDLY SHOWING THEM TO NATHAN

(or if they’re still en froid just mentioning it casually thinking it’ll make him happy)

Aron found a dog at some point and it literally ended up being his last true friend/source of joy and this dog MAY VERY WELL HAVE LOOKED LIKE A WOLF

This dog may be following Lily everywhere now?? (Or did she let him go because this was too painful)

Aron had also adopted a kid btw mdr

A kid Lily is now raising :’) Mom!Lily may be rising in the end

ANYWAY THE FEELS FEELS FEELS

Wynona showing up to the battlefields with 2 dragons and Nathan with wolves?? Has anyone ever made fun of our crippled huh????

(I’m here for a pureblood recap thingy bc I actually don’t know enough about them to write about it hihihi)

(merci pour la chrono btw!!!!!)

just seen one of the gifsets you’ve reblogged and is Nathan ever gonna call out Lily on a “THE MORRIGAN? IT’S A STORY FROM YOUR CHILDHOOD” basis??

idk if you can tell but I stopped the 100 for a while, went back to it and I’m having loads of Blake siblings feels zhgfshfslq

I’m also having Nathange feels now. Why can’t Nathan have simple relationships with women

PTN IF RICK IS RESPONSIBLE FOR NATHAN’S LEG I know at least 2 women that will come for him :face: :face: :face:

CARMEN GET IN LOSER you’re also part of the Nathan defense squad amirite

the Morrigan, a child ripper and une ex-tueuse à gages come knocking to your door

PTN BACK TO WYNONA AND SACHA AND GIVING EACH OTHER DRAGONS

Wynona raised one of her dragons. He’s a scary dragon. He’s a threatening dragon. What if the dragon raised by Sacha is goofy af and keeps on making “”jokes”” and Wynona’s always looking at him like “……..” but she secretly loves him/her to death just like Sacha arfhdhsfhqfcq and also she can ride him/her!!!!!

AND WHAT IF THE DRAGON WYN HAS GIVEN TO SACHA IS SO OVERPROTECTIVE

LIKE A MOTHER

And Sacha will never be at peace anymore because this dragon is always watching his ass :’) through his window while he’s sleeping :’) through the ranch while he’s working :’)

CAN MY HEART TAKE ANYMORE FEELS AND CAN THEY BE ABOUT DRAGONS

(I also appreciate Nathan and Wyn together A LOT because they’re both such n e r d s like omg some of the discussions they must be having)

Just saying I’m very excited for Nathan’s story hihihihi!!!!!! It’s been so long since I haven’t read you btw!!!

Alice’s death :’(((

NATHAN ALREADY LOST HIS LEG???? I’m not ready I don’t want this bb :( :(

Ptn je regarde plus TWD depuis des années mais je viens de voir une vidéo sur Carol and NOW I NEED une ex-Auror trop badass, genre Maugrey Fol Œil en féminin, dans la résistance et/ou la rébellion

Et Rosita qui a un bb !! PTN MAINTENANT J’IMAGINE WYN ENCEINTE MAIS

Ecoutez j’ai un train à 7h demain il me semble plus raisonnable d’aller se coucher c’en est trop pour mon cœur

Je sais pas si j’ai dit quoi que ce soit de constructif dans ce post mais yallah bye homies <3

#incendio

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Five Reasons You Should Send Holiday Cards to Your Clients

It may seem old-fashioned, or even a little weird. After all, you’ve probably never communicated with clients like this before. But that’s exactly why it works.

Sending holiday cards to clients is one of the best ways to boost client retention and generate new leads during what’s usually the slowest time of year for fitness pros. It thanks them for trusting you with their health and fitness during the year, and makes them more likely to retain your services going forward.

Why it works

1. It shows you care. Small acts of kindness have a huge impact on client loyalty. A card may seem like a minor token (and it is), but in fact it scores very high marks for sincerity and personal touch. (Even from the Russian judge.) It’s also a perfect opportunity to use those two most valuable words in business: “thank” and “you.”

2. There’s a built-in routine. In these busy times, staying in touch can be tough. Make holiday cards a thing, and you have an instant system to ensure you express gratitude to current clients at least once a year, while also giving you an excuse to connect with former clients, reminding them you’re ready to work with them again, should they choose to get back into it.

3. It’s a visual reminder of your awesomeness. Unlike, say, a promotional flyer or a business card, a holiday greeting is displayed. Every time Rebecca sees it, she’ll think of you and the amazing results you helped her achieve. It may even spark conversation with her family and friends—the perfect segue for a referral.

4. It’s a motivational tool. A card is a chance to acknowledge your client’s results. If you don’t take a minute to celebrate how far you’ve come together, you’re likely to gloss over successes, dampening motivation and seriously compromising your client’s ability to resist Snickerdoodles. (Dang, they’re good.) It may also help her stay on track over the holidays, since visual cues can impact behavior, research shows.

5. It makes your client feel good (and isn’t that your job?). Your client didn’t just hire you for killer workouts. She can get those on Pinterest. She hired you to help her stay energized and excited. Taking opportunities to express kindness and congratulations reminds her she made the right choice. Never forget: People buy trainers, not training.

How to do it

Think it’s as simple as buying cards, filling them out, and mailing them? Okay, it kind of is. But there are a few ways to make it even easier.

1. Plan ahead.

Let me put that another way: Plan ahead!

Not to shout, but I really can’t emphasize enough how important this is for success. Follow these steps now—like, right now—and you’ll thank me later. (I accept Snickerdoodles.)

Step one is to pull together a list of your clients. Go back two years. If you work at a big gym, ask the receptionist for help. (Say please.) Don’t have a list like that? Time to make one.

Now take that list and sort clients into categories:

Clients who did awesome

Clients who started recently

Clients who fell off that you want back (ignoring the ones you’re better off without)

Batching clients like this will help guide what you’ll write for them.

While you’re at it, jot down any special moments or accomplishments for individual clients. You’ll save time later when you’re trying to figure out what to say.

Missing an address? Send a quick email asking for it. No need to say why. A simple “Hey, what’s your mailing address?” will do.

2. Work in batches.

Use different scripts for different clients. Here are a few examples.

The Client Who Did Awesome

Your goal: To celebrate their success. Keep the mood light while reminiscing about their “aha!” moments and their reason for starting workouts in the first place.

Dear Jane,

As I sit here writing this, I can’t help but be amazed at the incredible progress you’ve made. I remember when you first walked into the gym and nervously asked me if I would train with you. You wore a green tank top that day. Since then you achieved your goal to become pain-free!

I smiled a big smile when you told me that you felt great walking 10 hours a day during your trip to New York.

Your work ethic and dedication has been amazing, and I just want to say thank you and wish you happy holidays. It’s been an absolute pleasure both working with and getting to know you. I can’t wait to see what the New Year brings.

Sincerely,

Jon

Nice! You’ve reinforced your relationship with Jane and made her feel great about her progress. You better believe she’ll be back next year.

The Client Who Started Recently

Your goal: To reinforce the client’s reason for coming to you in the first place while laying the groundwork for a strong working relationship.

Dear Bill,

I know we just met, but I’m already impressed by your dedication and work ethic (holy smokes, you smash your workouts!). I wanted to say thank you for choosing me as your trainer.

You’re already moving better, and I know you’re going to do great things this year. We’ll get you back playing golf pain-free in no time.

Have an amazing holiday season, and say hi to the family for me.

—Jon

Short and sweet. You’ll be top of mind over the holidays, increasing the chances that Bill will come back.

The Client Who Fell Off that You Want Back

The goal: Simply to stay in touch so the client remembers you when he’s ready to start training again. (And what better time for that than the New Year?)

Dear Jack,

Just a note to wish you and your family a very happy holiday season.

It was a pleasure getting to know you this past year. I hope Tom’s doing well in hockey and Casey is feeling more comfortable in university.

Hope you enjoy your holidays!

—Jon

Great! Now Jack feels cared for and remembers what a great person you are.

Mistakes to avoid

Believe it or not, it is possible to screw this up.

1. You wait too long. Like anything else, this reflects on you as a professional. What message does it send if your holiday card shows up after the holidays? (Not a great one.) Set a reminder, and mail your cards no later than December 15.

2. You don’t double-check spelling. You’re trying to bond with your client. Spelling their name wrong won’t help.

3. You slap on your logo. Remember how cards score high for personal touch and sincerity? Adding a big company logo is an instant 10-point penalty. Keep your branding small and tasteful.

4. You don’t handwrite the note. As communication philosopher Marshall McLuhan puts it, “The medium is the message.” The way you convey your message affects how it’s perceived. Sure, you could email a virtual card, but you send emails all the time. A handwritten note is special, and lets your clients know they’re special too.

5. You use a boring stamp. Don’t just rubber stamp the, er, stamp. Pick a fun one! Lots of places let you custom-make stamps—you can even use a picture of your pretty face. I also like to apply the stamp crooked, which is one more way to make the card stand out.

6. You turn this into a marketing ploy. Yes, your business will benefit. But your main goal is to make your client feel good. So no coupons or promotions. No leading lines like “Looking forward to your business this year.” Just well wishes and positive vibes.

7. You buy lame cards. You want a unique card so when your client displays it, others notice. Find a set that reflects your target market and makes a statement. (Avoid religious messages unless, of course, it’s reflective of your client base.) Luckily, I know just the cards for you…

BUY NOW –> THE PERFECT HOLIDAY CARDS

Okay, so I’m selling these cards, but they are perfect. And I’ll tell you why.

My team and I created these cards a few years back. They’re fun and trainer-specific—and only a buck a piece (sold in packs of 20). Also, they were made with love. So much love.

Plus, they’re available now. (Remember what I said about starting early?) And if you grab a couple packs today, I’ve got a special deal for you: Buy one pack of holiday cards and get any additional packs for 50% off!

Card Design #1 – The Only True Love/Hate Relationship

Left: Front Right: Inside

Card Design #2 – The Holidays Are a Time for Family, Joy, and Carbs

Left: Front Right: Inside

Design on the back of each card and on the back of the envelope

FULL DETAILS:

You have until November 7 at midnight Eastern to buy your set, unless we sell out before then (we have about 700 packs).

Each pack has 20 cards (4” x 6”), with 10 of each of the designs shown above. Sorry, we can’t sell you a pack of only one or the other.

The set comes with 20 envelopes, each with the design we just showed you.

The cost is $19.99 for the package. But for a limited time, if you buy one pack, you can all additional packs of holiday cards for 50% off!

BUY YOUR HOLIDAY CARDS

–> Click here before we sell out (and if you buy two or more packs, you’ll save 50% on all packs after your first one!)

Give us one to two weeks for shipping. And if you don’t order them by midnight on November 7, you’re out of luck—that’s when we stop selling them for the year.

Place your order now for a holiday gift that keeps on giving.

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Five Reasons You Should Send Holiday Cards to Your Clients

It may seem old-fashioned, or even a little weird. After all, you’ve probably never communicated with clients like this before. But that’s exactly why it works.

Why it works

How to do it

Think it’s as simple as buying cards, filling them out, and mailing them? Okay, it kind of is. But there are a few ways to make it even easier.

1. Plan ahead.

Let me put that another way: Plan ahead!

Not to shout, but I really can’t emphasize enough how important this is for success. Follow these steps now—like, right now—and you’ll thank me later. (I accept Snickerdoodles.)

Step one is to pull together a list of your clients. Go back two years. If you work at a big gym, ask the receptionist for help. (Say please.) Don’t have a list like that? Time to make one.

Now take that list and sort clients into categories:

Clients who did awesome

Clients who started recently

Clients who fell off that you want back (ignoring the ones you’re better off without)

Batching clients like this will help guide what you’ll write for them.

While you’re at it, jot down any special moments or accomplishments for individual clients. You’ll save time later when you’re trying to figure out what to say.

Missing an address? Send a quick email asking for it. No need to say why. A simple “Hey, what’s your mailing address?” will do.

2. Work in batches.

Use different scripts for different clients. Here are a few examples.

The Client Who Did Awesome

Your goal: To celebrate their success. Keep the mood light while reminiscing about their “aha!” moments and their reason for starting workouts in the first place.

Dear Jane,

I smiled a big smile when you told me that you felt great walking 10 hours a day during your trip to New York.

Sincerely,

Jon

Nice! You’ve reinforced your relationship with Jane and made her feel great about her progress. You better believe she’ll be back next year.

The Client Who Started Recently

Your goal: To reinforce the client’s reason for coming to you in the first place while laying the groundwork for a strong working relationship.

Dear Bill,

I know we just met, but I’m already impressed by your dedication and work ethic (holy smokes, you smash your workouts!). I wanted to say thank you for choosing me as your trainer.

You’re already moving better, and I know you’re going to do great things this year. We’ll get you back playing golf pain-free in no time.

Have an amazing holiday season, and say hi to the family for me.

—Jon

Short and sweet. You’ll be top of mind over the holidays, increasing the chances that Bill will come back.

The Client Who Fell Off that You Want Back

The goal: Simply to stay in touch so the client remembers you when he’s ready to start training again. (And what better time for that than the New Year?)

Dear Jack,

Just a note to wish you and your family a very happy holiday season.

It was a pleasure getting to know you this past year. I hope Tom’s doing well in hockey and Casey is feeling more comfortable in university.

Hope you enjoy your holidays!

—Jon

Great! Now Jack feels cared for and remembers what a great person you are.

Mistakes to avoid

Believe it or not, it is possible to screw this up.

2. You don’t double-check spelling. You’re trying to bond with your client. Spelling their name wrong won’t help.

3. You slap on your logo. Remember how cards score high for personal touch and sincerity? Adding a big company logo is an instant 10-point penalty. Keep your branding small and tasteful.

BUY NOW –> THE PERFECT HOLIDAY CARDS

Okay, so I’m selling these cards, but they are perfect. And I’ll tell you why.

My team and I created these cards a few years back. They’re fun and trainer-specific—and only a buck a piece (sold in packs of 20). Also, they were made with love. So much love.

Card Design #1 – The Only True Love/Hate Relationship

Left: Front Right: Inside

Card Design #2 – The Holidays Are a Time for Family, Joy, and Carbs

Left: Front Right: Inside

Design on the back of each card and on the back of the envelope

FULL DETAILS:

You have until November 7 at midnight Eastern to buy your set, unless we sell out before then (we have about 700 packs).

Each pack has 20 cards (4” x 6”), with 10 of each of the designs shown above. Sorry, we can’t sell you a pack of only one or the other.

The set comes with 20 envelopes, each with the design we just showed you.

The cost is $19.99 for the package. But for a limited time, if you buy one pack, you can all additional packs of holiday cards for 50% off!

BUY YOUR HOLIDAY CARDS

–> Click here before we sell out (and if you buy two or more packs, you’ll save 50% on all packs after your first one!)

Give us one to two weeks for shipping. And if you don’t order them by midnight on November 7, you’re out of luck—that’s when we stop selling them for the year.

Place your order now for a holiday gift that keeps on giving.

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