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2024.05.16 08:36 iconicfunk someone called me from my friends contact and the person picking up was NOT my friend. My friend is saying they have a missed call from me even though i didnt call them
At 11:18pm I 18 F received a call from my friends also 18 F contact. I picked up and said hello. The thing that replied was either the lord himself or a gay man who smokes 50 packs a day. No hate to you lord, love u. But it said âi heard someone had a birthday coming up soonâ and when i tell you my heart dropped to my bumhole and sent me into cardiac arrest. that was NOT my friend and i lowkey dont want to know what got its hands on our contacts. But. my finger flew to that hang up button and i sat there for a good 15 mins sweating bullets hoping I make it to 19 im too young yo die bro. I text my friend saying. me- â NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE i wanna live to see my 16th im too young for this what do you want from meâ her- ây u call me ARE TOU OKAY OMG RU SAFE??â
She says she was asleep when her contact called me, and also had no idea what was going on. I thought she was trolling me until she told me she saw a missed call from MY contact at 11:17 pm. Meaning whatever used her number to call me, also used my number to call her BEFORE calling me. Only difference is I picked up. my phone app says âincoming call 11:18pm her says âmissed call 11:17pmâ
We are currently on a facetime call and she is reading the bible as I am trying to convince my mom to let me put a salt cross somewhere in the house. Yes we have both considered christening ourselves and drinking only holy water for the next week. Our only ideas are 1-God himself is calling to warn us about the rapture 2-Sat*n tryna say sum??đđđ(NONONONO PLEASE NONONON) 3-One of our male friends (either the narcissistic addict friend or the extreme catholic friend) is prank calling us because our birthdays are soon (mine is in 15 days hers is in two months) 4-A alternate universe phone line somehow contacted the wrong galaxy and called us to wish us happy birthday or something or the other.
My friend says she may know something related to it but doesnât want to say it right now bc of superstition and i dont blame her bc im tryna make it through the tonight. Shes going to tell me after school tomorrow. The only other thing for now she told me was that the guy friend she always calls started speaking in some aggressive asian sounding language with his mom randomly as she was on call with him. he then hung up. my friend asked why he hung up, but he said he never hung up, only fell asleep. Thats all for now. Iâll update in the morning if anything else happens. Has anything similar happened to anyone else? Or anyone know what do to. Prayers? Preists? Popes? Pastors? Physics? Mediums? Satanists? Christians? Catholics? Pranksters? Phone line people? Normal people? Niggas? Please bro (im black) Thanks.
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2024.05.16 08:32 soartkaffe Opening day on pre rut roebuck - everyone got lucky - I made a pointy stick
| Eveyone and their cousin got a buck and the texts are flooding in with pictures. Iâm waiting for an old past his prime buck Iâve been following the last couple of years and comes out here almost every morning at dawn. I donât have the hunting rights to the forest and just past 0500 I heard a suppressed rifle and I fear my neighbour got to him before I did. How do you pass the waiting? I have ADD and the waiting can be hard for me. submitted by soartkaffe to Hunting [link] [comments] |
2024.05.16 08:32 ThrowRA_212332 I (25M) am being distant to my girlfriend (25F) over lack of enthusiasm in sex. How can I improve the situation?
Apologies for the long post in advance.
I (25M) have been dating my girlfriend (25F) for 2.5 years now. Our physical life has been rocky since the start, with her being hesitant about moving forward in terms of physical intimacy (It took 6 months into dating to kiss). It was very hard for me to adjust to, but I tried understanding as it is her first relationship.
However, as our relationship progressed, things progressively got worse and more unclear as to what our sexual/physical compatibility is. Before we made our relationship official, I asked her if she is okay with pre-marital sex and I got a yes from her, but 1.5 years into the relationship when I brought up the topic, she suddenly changed her mind saying she only wants to have sex after marriage.
I understanding having the freedom to change your mind in a relationship, especially about something as important as this, but the two issues I have a problem with are that 1. I would not have gone ahead with this relationship if she was clear about this from the start, and it would have saved us both a lot of compatibility issues. 2. Her reason for changing her mind is that she feels guilty about betraying her parents by doing this.
We spoke it out and set a pace we believed would be comfortable for her, as well as progress the relationship physically. I wanted my relationship to have a lot of physical intimacy so we can understand our needs and spend time as a couple before we get married/ pressures of marriage/kids come in to the picture.
The problem is that when I'm in the mood every now and then and I text her saying "I wanna have sex with you", I get a response on the lines of "I wanna make out with you" or something that doesn't match the intensity. When I brought this up and mentioned it to her saying I want her to show some enthusiasm or interest towards sex and that it doesn't matter if it happens a while from now, but it's nice to at least see the enthusiasm and interest for it, at least text it even if you don't really mean it, as that would keep me happy, it was met with "I donât want to stress about whether he expecting sex every time we meet" and this really hurt me, as I'm not expecting it to happen immediately but it wouldn't hurt to just say it over text. I have tried my best to create a safe space for her to feel comfortable enough to initiate things and I want my physical needs to be satisfied, but nothing seems to work.
It happened again yesterday and I am now tired and annoyed at the lack of trust and interest in this. I have started being distant in my responses to her and am genuinely fried in the head. I have no idea how to proceed with this and seriously believe that she has trust issues or some problem with me/men. How should I tackle this? I appreciate any advice on how to proceed with this situation or improve it.
TL;DR - Girlfriend of 2.5 years seems disinterested in sex, which we have not had before, and is an important aspect of a relationship for me and I'm struggling to get her to involve herself more and open up to it. Looking for advice on improving the situation or if ending things is the only way to improve it.
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2024.05.16 08:27 Some_Kinda_Boogin People are unbelievably rude and ignorant about mental illness
I was dating a girl for a month or so, but she told me she didn't wanna keep seeing me, and the OCD was too much for her to handle. I told her I understood and wasn't mad at her. For no reason, she tells me she's already started seeing someone else amf sending pictures of them together and is basically bragging about it and how he doesnât have a mental illness. Like ok good for you? I told her I hoped she's happy and I didn't have any hard feelings about it. Honestly, I was starting to feel like it probably wasn't meant to be, regardless of the OCD, even when we were still seeing each other. We just didnât have all that much in common. She told me she didnât want to communicate anymore and I said it was fine and I understood. Then, she randomly texts me drunk tonight like a week later and starts mocking my OCD telling me im crazy and bragging about seeing someone else and telling me how no girl will want to be with me because of my OCD and stuff, for no fucking reason. I was never mean or unfair to her. I told her she should be ashamed of herself and had to block her number, but now I'm just pissed off. Even though I know I clearly dodged a bullet, it's still aggravating. What the actual fuck is wrong with people?
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2024.05.16 08:22 roadmasterflexer Texting within DD app not available sometimes..
Most of the time I can text a customer within the app chat, but sometimes it takes me out to my phone's messaging app instead. At that point I won't text since I don't want these people to know my number coming directly from my phone. Which also sucks, because I usually send them a text of the drop off picture at their door through the app, but I don't if it takes me out of the app to text.
What is up with that?
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2024.05.16 08:18 haygurlhay123 âThis Time, I Will Never Let You Goâ: Cloudâs Mission and the Hidden Purpose of the Remake Trilogy - Literary and Musical Analysis of FFVII - Part 2
(continuation of
part 1)
III. Searching for Aerith Beyond FFVII
There were absolutely no answers in *Remake* or OG (at this point in my research, *Rebirth* wasnât released yet), no matter how much I looked; nothing at all hinted at how Cloud couldâve obtained the memories of OG that emerge in *Remake* as MOTFs. I knew I had to look elsewhere to search for more clues, so I decided to check every piece of media ever released by SE with a mention of Cloud or Aerith in it, digging for hints in the compilation and beyond.
And boy, did I find them.
III. a) Core Worlds and Suspension Worlds
There are a couple of general *FF* rules that we need to establish before going forward.
Itâs important to note that there are multiple realms in which the
FF stories take place, each with a different name, history and society. This ensures that all
FF stories occur separately, never intercepting or interactingâ though they do have creatures like moogles and chocobos in common, as well as concepts like airships, gil, magic and some form of crystal. For simplicity, I will refer to these separate worlds in which the numbered
FF games (
FFI, FFII, FFIII, etc) occur as âcore worldsâ.
Characters from different core worlds may appear together in non-numbered *FF* games, the events of which have no impact on the core world at all: it seems that sometime after a *FF* character has reached the end of their core worldâs plot-line, they may somehow be summoned to far-removed realms where they will face new adventures. I call these far-removed realms âsuspension worldsâ. One example of a *FF* game that takes place in a suspension world is *Dissidia Final Fantasy*, wherein characters from multiple core worlds unite to accomplish a mission as a team.
III. b)
Final Fantasy Tactics First on our list of non-compilation SE games to explore is 1997âs *Final Fantasy Tactics* (*FFT*), a game whose plot takes place in the suspension world of Ivalice. Letâs plot out the relevant events, and then analyze!
III. b) i. Fact-Finding
The main character of *FFT*, Ramza, encounters a brunette flower peddler with Aerithâs iconic, gravity-defying bangs:
\"Aeris\" in FFT's Ivalice If you choose to buy a flower from her, she express her relief: apparently, business isnât going well because no one is interested in flowers. The girl wistfully dreams aloud:
âWhen is my knight in shining armor going to take me away from here...?â
Later, Ramza and his companions encounter a mysterious machine that can summon people from across universes. The machine is activated, and a rather rude young man with spiky blonde hair appears. Cloud claims he used to be in SOLDIER, and says the last thing he remembers is âgetting stuck in the currentâ. He looks to be disoriented and lost, and suffers from piercing headaches. Mere moments after being summoned to Ivalice, Cloud rambles:
âWhatâs this? My fingers are tingling⊠My eyes⊠theyâre burning⊠Stop⊠stop it [Se]phirothâŠâ
He dashes out of the room, but not without announcing:
âI must go⊠must go to that placeâŠâ
Outside, Cloud encounters the brunette flower girl Ramza met earlier. She offers Cloud a flower, but he only stares at her wordlessly:
âFlower girl: Buy a flower? Only 1 gil.
Cloud: âŠ
Flower girl: Something wrong? Do I resemble someone?â
Cloud: No⊠itâs nothing.â
As soon as Cloud leaves, a gang of ruffians surround the flower girl and start harassing her, demanding payment thatâs apparently overdue. One of them finally calls her by her name: âAerisâ. He grabs her, insinuating that he might sexually assault her in lieu of payment. Aeris is not strong enough to push him away. Thatâs when Cloud returns:
âCloud: Get your hand off her!
Thug: What did you say!?
Cloud: Didn't you hear me? Get your dirty hand off her!
[âŠ]
Cloud, to Aeris: Go⊠now.â
Aeris heeds Cloudâs advice, fleeing the scene before a fight between Cloud and the thug can break out. After Cloud scares the ruffians off with the help of Ramza and his companions, he speaks once more:
âI lost⊠something very important⊠Ever since, Iâve been lost [âŠ]. What should I do? What about this pain [?] Must go⊠to the Promised Land.â
III. b) ii. Fact Analysis
Thereâs a lot to unpack here, all of which you probably clocked in your head upon reading, but letâs put it down in writing.
While *FFT* Cloudâs memory is far from perfect, the Aeris he encounters in Ivalice doesnât recognize him at all. *FFVII Ultimania Omega* addresses this question without answering it:
â[The flower sellerâs] name is Aeris, and she has the same appearance and tone of voice as the Aeris of FFVII. However, when she comes across Cloud, she does not recognize him. Could she really be the same Aerith who appears in FFVII but with memory loss, or is she a completely different character?â (â#4 Proof of Omegaâ, âFFVII in Other Gamesâ, âFinal Fantasy Tacticsâ, page 560).
Regardless of her unknown identity and inability to recognize Cloud,
FFT Aerisâ fantasy of a âknight in shining armorâ is quite reminiscent of the flower girl/bodyguard dynamic weâve come to know and love. Cloudâs armor doesnât shine, but in my opinion, if youâre looking for the dystopian, corporatocratic equivalent of a knight, you canât get much closer than a supposed-former-SOLDIER-turned-bodyguard. Additionally, despite his rude and cold attitude toward Ramzaâs gang, the urgency with which Cloud swoops in to save the flower girl from the ruffians betrays a softer, warmer side to him: the flower girl/bodyguard dynamic strikes again!
*FFT* Cloudâs dialogue borrows two lines from the speech OG Cloud makes as Aerith lies dead in his arms (disk 1, chapter 28): âMy fingers are tingling. My mouth is dry. My eyes are burning!â and âWhat are we supposed to do? What about my pain?â You mightâve noticed that this glimpse of grief Cloud experiences in *FFT* bears a resemblance to the fourth MOTF 4 experienced by *Remake* Cloud (see section âII. a)â). Could it be that *FFT* Cloud and *Remake* Cloud have something in common?
Shortly after being summoned to Ivalice, *FFT* Cloud declares that he must go to âthat placeâ, a mysterious line that is later elucidated when he tells Ramza that he must go to the Promised Land and find the âvery importantâ thing heâs lost. The Promised Land is the Cetra cultureâs afterlife, meaning *FFT* Cloud is looking for someone whoâs died, someone âvery importantâ to him. OG suggests this is none other than Aerith:
âCait Sith, reading Cloudâs fortune: You will find [what] you pursue. However, you will lose the most precious thingâ (disk 1, chapter 16, English translation by Kotakuâs âLetâs Mosey: A Slow Translation of Final Fantasy Seven: Part Eightâ by Tim Rogers, 9:42-9:52).
âCloud, after seeing Aerithâs hand reach for him through the Lifestream: ⊠I think I'm beginning to understand.
Tifa: What?
Cloud: An answer from the Planet⊠the Promised Land... I think I can meet her... thereâ (disk 3, chapter 3).
Finally, letâs try to understand where on the OG timeline Cloud was summoned to this suspension world from and what he remembers. His comment about getting stuck in a current has to be about the Lifestream; apparently, on top of its atemporal nature, it can act as a conduit to other worlds. One only enters the Lifestream if theyâve somehow fallen into the core of the planet or once theyâve passed away and returned to the planet. Both scenarios merit consideration.
On the one hand, itâs possible that Cloud was summoned to Ivalice after he and Tifa fall into the core of the planet: this point in the
FFVII OG timeline occurs after Aerithâs death and shortly before Cloud finds out he was never SOLDIER, which matches the gaps in
FFT Cloudâs memory quite well. However, this scenario does not account for the vagueness with which
FFT Cloud remembers Aerith and her death. Most importantly, Cloudâs realization that he can find Aerith in the Promised Land occurs much later in the game (
FFVII OG, disk 3, chapter 3) than when he falls into the Lifestream with Tifa (
FFVII OG, disk 2, chapter 8).
On the other hand,
FFT Cloudâs vague yet persistent memories of Aerith suggest that heâs been summoned to Ivalice after his eventual death post-OG, but also that heâs lost quite a large portion of his memories. His incomplete memory loss is likely the result of Cloudâs individualityâs erosion by the Lifestream after death, which we discussed in section âII. a) ii.â. We can therefore surmise that by the time he is summoned to Ivalice from the Lifestream, Cloud has been dead for long enough that the Lifestream eroded a large portion of the memories of his lifetime. This post-death scenario is likelier than the first. The memory of Cloudâs realization that he was never SOLDIER must be gone, which explains why he claims otherwise upon being summoned to Ivalice. Contrastingly, vestiges of Cloudâs OG memories of Aerith cling to his soul, even after others have been wiped clean. Could this be a consequence of their soulmate bond? Could the strength of Cloudâs love and grief for Aerith have made his memories of her stronger and more difficult for the Lifestream to erode? Could it be both?
One thing is clear: Aerith is of fundamental importance to Cloud, even when he canât quite remember her. In fact, the only other character he remembers and/or mentions in *FTT* is Sephiroth. It does make sense that the memories of those who have marked oneâs soul forevermore would be the most difficult for the Lifestream to erode.
III. c)
Dissidia Final Fantasy The next stop on our travels through suspension worlds is 2008âs
Dissidia Final Fantasy! Now strap in, because hereâs where things get really serious.
III. c) i. Fact Finding
In the suspension world of *Dissidia Final Fantasy* (*DFF*), the goddess of harmony Cosmos and the god of discord Chaos are engaged in a never-ending cycle of conflict. Both deities need warriors to fight on their behalf, so they recruit core world characters into their respective teams by summoning them to *DFF*. Some of these summoned characters are *FFIV*âs Cecil, *FFVI*âs Terra, *FFVII*âs Sephiroth, *FFX*âs Tidus, and of course, *FFVII*âs Cloud. The warriors find themselves in the suspension world of *DFF* with no memories of their core worldsâ plotlines. However, as the *DFF* adventure progresses, they are able to recover pieces of their memories here and there. It isnât clear how much they come to remember. Ultimately, the warriors hope to return home to their core worlds by fighting in this war and seeing to its end.
Cloud is summoned to *DFF* as a warrior on the side of Chaos, who seeks to destroy all existence. Sephiroth is also on Chaosâ side, meaning the two are teammates despite being enemies in their core world of *FFVII*. It just so happens that Tifa is a summoned warrior in *DFF* too, though sheâs fighting on Cosmosâ side. Intrigued by her vague familiarity, Sephiroth hypothesizes that killing Tifa will bring back his memories of OGâs plot line: before long, the masamune wielder finds Tifa alone and corners her into a one-on-one fight. Thankfully, Cloud swoops in and saves her before Sephiroth can do any harm. Tifa is thankful for Cloudâs help, though confused that Cloud would elect to assist her and turn against a fellow warrior of Chaos; she doesnât remember what Sephiroth and Cloud mean to each other in OG. In fact, Tifa doesnât even remember Cloudâs name or that they share a core world, though Cloud feels somewhat familiar to her. For his part, Cloud at least remembers that Tifa is someone he cares about from his core world. As Tifa thanks Cloud for saving her from Sephiroth, something she says elicits an odd reaction from the warrior of Chaos:
âTifa: The way you showed up and fought that guy off. It was a pretty cool thing to watch. You were like a hero, charging in to save the girl.
Cloud gasps at her words. She doesnât noticeâ (Dissidia 012: Treachery of the Gods, report 5: âUnexpected Fulfillment 2â).
On another note, Cloud knows he will have to fight Tifa once the Cosmos-Chaos conflict comes to a head, as they are on opposing teams. He thinks to himself:
âOnce [her] memories return, [she]âll lose the will to fight just like I have. So... Before that can happen, I have to act...â (Dissidia 012: Treachery of the Gods, report 5: âUnexpected Fulfillment 2â).
In order to end the cycle of the conflict and to avoid fighting Tifa, Cloud decides to try and defeat Chaos himself. Predictably, Cloud is no match for the deity. As he dies, Cloud pleads the following to the goddess Cosmos:
âCosmos, goddess of harmony. If you can hear me, listen to my plea. I beg you. Save her. Save my friend⊠Tifa.â
Cosmos hears him and responds immediately:
âCosmos: An end to this conflict, and a life spared? This is your heart's desire? If your will remains unchanged, I shall bring you here when the battle draws to a close. Cloud. My chosen" (Dissidia 0.13: Treachery of the Gods, report 7: âUnexpected Fulfillment 3â).
Cloudâs wish is granted by Cosmos: the first phase of the conflict ends without Tifa getting hurt, and she is sent away from the suspension world of
DFF before the second phase begins. Cloud is saved from death, and Cosmos enlists him into her team of warriors for phase two: this time, Cloud is fighting on the good side.
Now we enter phase two of the war. Cosmos tells her team of ten core world warriors that in order to save the world from Chaosâ destruction, they must collect what she describes as crystals containing the power to persist through darkness. I call these the â*DFF* crystalsâ. There are ten *DFF* crystals in total: one for every warrior on Cosmosâ group to find. To obtain their crystal, each hero must overcome a trial that will confront them with whatever personal struggle they faced in their core world; if they prove themselves worthy, their *DFF* crystal will appear to them. On one hand, some warriorsâ *DFF* crystals simply take the form the crystals found in their core world. For example, Onion Knightâs *DFF* crystal looks to be nothing more than one of *FFIII*âs elemental crystals, which hold little to no personal significance to him. On the other hand, some warriorsâ *DFF* crystals symbolize something more personal to their respective warriors. For instance, Cecilâs *DFF* crystal looks to be one of *FFIV*âs dark crystals, which specifically represent the dichotomy of light and darkness he struggles with in his core worldâs plot-line. Cosmos describes the quest for the *DFF* crystals as follows:
âCosmos: The crystals embody the strength to face despair. With ten gathered, there is hope yet to save the world. The path to your crystal will be perilous... and different for each and every one of you. But you must believe in and follow your own path. Even if you know not where that path leads" (Dissidia 013: Light to All, prologue: âA Final Hopeâ).
From this exposition, simply keep in mind that: Cloud must find his crystal by overcoming a personal trial, and his crystal may have the appearance of an object in OG thatâs important to him.
Once the team is debriefed on their mission, Cloud remains reticent to fight; he doesnât much like the mysterious nature of this conflict. Not knowing exactly what theyâre all fighting for is clearly bothersome to the swordsman, and the idea of thoughtlessly engaging in battles leaves a bad taste in his mouth. Fellow warrior Firion understands that without a reason to fight, Cloudâs heart just isnât in it. He imparts upon Cloud that he must have a dream heâs fighting to protect, something he wants to see come true, to motivate him to stop Chaos from destroying all existence. Unfortunately, Cloud doesnât have a dream to preserve, or canât find one for himself:
âCloud: I've looked, but I'm still empty-handed. And without a dream, what do you suppose I should do? [âŠ] Maybe what I'm looking for... isn't hereâ (Dissidia 0.13: Light to All, chapter 1: âBeyond Doubtâ, âGateway of Good and Evilâ).
Another fellow warrior, Cecil, expresses worry for Cloud, whose response evokes the main theme of
FFVII OG:
âCecil: Everyone's worried, Cloud. But... Do you shoulder a larger concern?
Cloud: Concern... Maybe a sense of loss" (Dissidia 0.13: Light to All, chapter 1: âBeyond Doubtâ, âBeyond the Continentâ).
Whatever Cloud is looking for âisnât [there]â, and he feels âa sense of lossâ: Cloudâs motivating dream has been lost to him. This is later reasserted in a conversation with Terra, another warrior of Cosmos:
âTerra: And you, Cloud... What's your dream?
Cloud: I've lost mine" (Dissidia 0.13: Light to All, chapter 3: âThe Chosen Battleâ, âGateway of True Intentâ).
Later, Cloud encounters and fights Sephiroth, who is still a part of Chaosâ team. Sephiroth is defeated, but not before heâs taunted Cloud with his habitual puppet talk. However, Cloud remains strong and refutes Sephirothâs manipulation, asserting that only he can determine his own path. This mustâve been Cloudâs personal trial, because his crystal appears at that very moment: it is a small, light green orb that looks like materia from his core world. Having pocketed his crystal, Cloud decides he must find his own reason to fight. Interestingly, his search is depicted as intertwined with Fate:
âCloud: Even if I have my doubts... I have to find my own answer [âŠ] Until then, I'll keep fighting.
Narration: The warrior has vowed to keep fightingâ and keep fighting he will [âŠ]. Etched in destiny, his quest for answers continues onâ (Dissidia 0.13: Light to All, chapter 1: âBeyond Doubtâ, âGulg Gatewayâ).
Later, the nemeses meet again in a segment called âRecurring Tragedyâ. Their interactions here are particularly interesting. Sephiroth speaks of making Cloud suffer through despair and pain as though referencing their history together:
"Sephiroth: This disease called hope is eating you alive. The world of suffering was born out of such half-baked ideals.
Cloud: If that's the case, I have to endure the suffering. There's no moving on if I run from it.
Sephiroth: If that is what you wish for, you shall drown in the pain. I'll lead you to true despair. [My] shadow is burned into your heart. We'll meet again, Cloud. I'll keep coming backâ as long as you are who you are."
Sephiroth disappears. Cloud looks out into the distance before the scene ends.
âCloud: No thanks. The one I really want to meet isâŠâ (Dissidia 013: Light to All, epilogue: âConclusion of a Cycleâ, âRecurring Tragedyâ).
This final line suggests Cloud has finally found a reason to fight: he wants to meet someone unspecified.
Finally, after the war has ended, we arrive at the final cutscene of *DFF*. I will let you read the full script, with notes added by me **in bold** behind the spoiler censors. Please do not read my notes if you do not wish to encounter spoilers for *FFI*, *FFII, FFIII, FFIV, FFV, FFVI, FFVIII, FFIX or FFX*:
â[The] heroes are all standing together in a grassy field with a forest behind them. Birds are chirping, the sun is shining brightly, and the wind is blowing gently. The heroes look around them in awe. They're all holding their crystals.
WoL: The battle has come to an end...
Tidus notices that his crystal has begun to emanate a blue glow.>! His crystal is a movie sphere from his core world of FFX**: a capsule containing sounds and images that people record for later viewing. Tidusâ crystal likely represents the specific movie sphere recorded by his love interest Yuna, which revealed that sheâd loved him from the beginning**.!<
Tidus: Gotta go, huh...
The blue glow transfers to him as well. He turns to look at the others
[âŠ] Tidus grins at the others, then turns and runs toward a nearby lake. He leaps into it in a manner reminiscent of [the events] of FFX. He vanishes as he descends toward the lake.
Zidane: We're not vanishing. We're returningâ
Zidane is sitting on a tree limb as he says this. His crystal begins to glow gold, as does he. His crystal is shaped like a highly important âprogenitor of all lifeâ crystal from his core world of FFIX**.**
Zidane: â to where we're supposed to be.
Zidane spins around the tree limb with the use of his tail and launches toward the sun. He's lost to view.
A white feather then drifts down from that direction and Squall catches it. The feather is reminiscent of his love Rinoa Heartilly, whose character symbol is a white feather. In fact, Squallâs crystal looks like a mix of his revolver gunblade from FFVIII and Rinoaâs feather motif. [Squall glows blue.]
Squall: Perhaps we can go on a mission together again.
Squall vanishes.
Cloud is then visible, standing in [a] flower field. The flowers are white and yellow. Cloud has his crystal, a light green materia from his core world of FFVII**, in hand.**
Cloud: [(Chuckles shortly, like a scoff)] Not interested.
Cloud walks off into the flower field, gaining a green glow. He vanishes.
A snowflake then falls into Terra's right hand as her crystal begins to glow pink. The flames drawn on her crystal represent her power, which is connected to the element of fire: her character arc in FFVI**.**
Terra: I think I've learned how to keep going. Thank youâ and take care.
Terra glows pink and then vanishes. Bartz throws a stick. He's glowing pink as well.
Bartz: When you're having the most fun, that's when time always flies. His crystal is the Adamantite from his core world of FFV**.**
Bartz vanishes.
Cecil: It's mine to pass onâ
A moon appears behind Cecil and goes through its phases as he begins to glow blue. His crystal has shadowed and illuminated parts, representing the duality of his character, which is central to his personal arc in his core world of FFIV**. It also represents his brother Golbez, who has chosen the darkness. Cecil considers his familial bond with Golbez his guiding light and hopes to be with him someday**.
Cecil: â this strength I've gained from everyone.
Cecil vanishes.
Onion Knight hugs his crystal and looks up toward the sky. His crystal is shaped like those found in his core world of FFIII.
Onion Knight: Everyone... thank you!
OK briefly glows blue and then vanishes.
There are wild roses at Firion's feet. He and WoL are looking toward the sky. WoL suddenly begins walking away while Firion looks down and sees the roses.
Firion: This isn't the end. Another dream is waiting to begin.
His crystal is the color of the wild roses that were at the center of his dream and of his motivation to fight Chaos. The roses are also the emblem of the Rebel Army he was a part of in his core world of FFII. His crystal is shaped like Pandaemonium, the final dungeon of his core world story. Firion gains a violet glow and then vanishes.
WoL is walking through the field and then comes to a stop. He's looking at something.
WoL: May the light forever shine upon us.â
As you can see, everyoneâs crystal is very important to the story of their core world, and in the cases of at least Tidus, Squall, Terra and Cecil, the crystals represent something very personal. What about Cloud and his crystal, then? What about the dream he lost and the person he wants to meet? Letâs begin analyzing to answer these questions.
III. c) ii. Fact Analysis
Firstly, itâs clear to me that the Cloud that appears in *DFF* is a post-OG Cloud, given how many plot points from OG he interacts with. Iâm reticent to say whether or not this post-OG Cloud is dead like in *FFT*, as he recovers many of his memories of OG during *DFF* and there is no evidence of him having passed away and joined the Lifestream.
The second thing Iâd like to point out is Cloudâs strange reaction when Tifa compared him to a hero who swoops in and saves the girl from the bad guy. Cloud gasps, indicating that her words mean something to him; the trope Tifa references must therefore be included somewhere in the *FFVII* OG plot-line. Some of you are surely ahead of me by now, having realized that only the tragic antithesis of this trope appears in OG: Cloud is unable to save Aerith from Sephiroth (disk 1, chapter 28). Whether or not *DFF* Cloud remembers Aerith herself at this point, itâs clear he recalls the pain and guilt of losing Aerith to Sephiroth.
Next, letâs address Cloudâs lost dream: to meet an unspecified person. It seems Cloud is aware at this point that in OG, he was eternally separated from the person he dreams of meeting. So, who was he separated from in his core world? Who can he never meet again, even if his team of warriors defeat Chaos and Cloud returns to the realm of *FFVII*? There are a few options âhis mother, his father, Zack, Jessie, Biggs, Wedge, and any other person he knew who diedâ, but the sheer narrative weight that Aerithâs untimely death carries makes it clear who he truly wants to meet. This is corroborated by Cloudâs âI think I can meet her⊠thereâ line in OG (disk 3 chapter 3), by *FFT* Cloudâs search for Aerith during his appearance in Ivalice, and by Cloudâs strange reaction to Tifaâs comparing him to a hero who swoops in and saves the girl from the bad guy. All the available evidence suggests that Cloudâs dream is indeed to reunite with Aerith, and that this dream is âlostâ to him because she was killed by Sephiroth (disk 1, chapter 28). This would also explain the title of the *DFF* segment âRecurring Tragedyâ, since as we all know, the ultimate tragedy of *FFVII* OG is Aerithâs death. Considering Sephiroth was the one to take Aerith away from Cloud, Sephirothâs threats of drowning him in despair in âRecurring Tragedyâ only solidify this interpretation of Cloudâs lost dream.
Finally, we arrive at the ending cutscene. Cosmosâ warriors return to where they belong to try and accomplish whatever dream they held as motivation during the Cosmos-Chaos conflict, each carrying their *DFF* crystal. Cloud is shown standing in a field of white and yellow flowers and walking deeper into it with a light green materia in hand. Why was a white and yellow flower field chosen to represent *DFF* Cloudâs dream? The answer is obvious. White and yellow flowers symbolize Aerith: she sold Cloud a yellow blossom upon first meeting him in OG (disk 1, chapter 1), and her yellow and white flowerbed cushioned Cloudâs fall when the two reunited in the Sector 5 church (disk 1, chapter 4). Whatâs more, we have the [iconic credits video of the original cut of *Advent Children*](
https://youtu.be/PqJ8Y8Nd9KE?si=O\_QolO-iNsDmZWR6) to refer to, wherein Cloud is seen driving near flower fields. Aerith stands there (3:20), seemingly waiting for him. Hereâs what Nomura had to say about this credits scene:
"[...] we filmed the video for the ending credits in Hawaii. There are fields of flowers on both sides of the road, and the colors âyellow and whiteâ are the same as the flowers in Aerith's church [âŠ]. With Aerith, 'flowers' have been her image throughout the seriesâ (FFVII Reunion Files, âCountdown to Reunionâ, âStories from CG Productionâ, page 87).
Even in the
Advent Children Complete cut of the film, where Aerith is not shown standing in the field, the flowers and their symbolism of Aerith remain. That being so, itâs more than fair to say that the white and yellow flowers in
DFFâs ending cutscene serve as yet another confirmation that Cloudâs dream is to be with Aerith.
With all of this established, we can address the nature of Cloudâs *DFF* crystal. As we established, every core world has its own version of a crystal, each possessing a distinct appearance, function and meaning. Materia are the crystals of *FFVII*, so one could be satisfied by the proposition that Cloudâs *DFF* crystal is simply meant to represent a random materia. However, I think Cloudâs crystal is specifically the White Materia, as it represents Aerithâs sacrifice, her importance to the plot and what she died fighting for. If any one object symbolizes her death, itâs the White Materia; itâs even given closeups during the [event](
https://youtu.be/Wx3duFYCcho?si=Zg332l6dMLwpZMF2&t=150) (2:33-3:02). Besides, unlike any other materia in *FFVII*, the White Materia is known to glow a light green when Holy has been activated:
âBugenhagen: If [the prayer] reaches the planet, the White Materia will begin to glow a pale greenâ (FFVII OG, disk 2, chapter 15).
Here are pictures of the materia so you can compare for yourself:
https://preview.redd.it/0qtumfeyfq0d1.jpg?width=386&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3995f010738c83fca0c5842a0564d0a9ad206dfd https://preview.redd.it/0kj525tzfq0d1.jpg?width=1144&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=575573ef1d2c937635cf569d4a376886a24b384c Cloud's DFF Crystal Cloudâs DFF crystal So far, in both suspension world games weâve examined (*FFT* and *DFF*), Cloud is searching for Aerith. As a final note on *DFF*, it may interest you to know that codirector of the *Remake* trilogy Toriyama was actually a writer for *DFF*: he may have carried some themes from *DFF* to *Remake*âŠ
III. d) Detour: The
Final Fantasy 30th Anniversary Farewell Exposition
Before we hop onto the next suspension world, letâs return to ours for a quick detour: the 2018 *Final Fantasy* 30th Anniversary Expo. Themed with farewells and tragedy, this expo showcased the heartbreaking goodbyes featured in different *FF* games. Artwork, clips, quotes and images aplenty here! As the highly anticipated *Remake* was going to be coming out approximately a year and a half later, the *FFVII* section of the expo featured a few sneak peek *Remake* designs. This means the expo was at least partly curated with the *Remake* trilogy in mind; there could be interesting material in the *FFVII* section of the expo related to *Remake*. Letâs dive in!
Unsurprisingly, the focus of the *FFVII* section is Cloud and Aerith, since she is the loved one he lost in OG. Zack is also given a mention, however Aerith was the glaringly central star of the show. To showcase how important Aerithâs farewell in particular was to the expo, the *FFVII* portion was introduced by a photo of Cloud lowering Aerith into her watery grave and a video of her tragic death:
Final Fantasy 30th Anniversary Farewell Exposition, FFVII Introduction The description under the video screen reads:
âShe was gone in the blink of an eye. But the pain never went away.
Aerith awoke the ultimate magic to protect the planet and the people she loved. Yet her life came to a sudden end at the hands of Sephiroth, a man bent on seeing the world destroyed. Even the usually stoic Cloud couldnât hide his grief at the unexpected death of an irreplaceable companion. âMy fingers are tingling. My mouth is dry. My eyes are burning.â True words, revealing Cloudâs deep sorrowâ (Final Fantasy 30th Anniversary Exposition).
Conveniently enough for us, the expoâs tagline is âWho is the person you want to meet again?â Given that Aerith holds the spotlight in the
FFVII section of the expo, itâs clear who SE is telling us Cloud wants to reunite with. Recall Cloudâs unfinished line in
DFF: âThe one I really want to meet is..." (
Dissidia 013: Light to All, epilogue: âConclusion of a Cycleâ, âRecurring Tragedyâ). We theorized that he must be referring to Aerith, and now, we are certain.
The expo also had pamphlet descriptions of the farewells depicted. Here is the general summary of *FFVII*âs farewell story according to that pamphlet:
âThe story follows the lead character Cloud, but it is the heroine, Aerith, who opens Cloudâs eyes and helps bring him closer to understanding the mystery that is his past. Through her, we draw closer to the truth of the story.
This scene, in which the heroine Aerith is lost, is easily the most shocking and tragic in the story. No one expected to say goodbye to such a major character in the middle of the story. Rumors of a secret way to revive Aerith spread, and it was clear players were having a hard time saying goodbye to her too. Even now, twenty years later, it still feels like a shocking turn of eventsâ (Final Fantasy 30th Anniversary Exposition Pamphlet, page 36).
Itâs interesting that SE would mention the rumors of Aerithâs revival circulated by players back in 1997, especially as fans were awaiting
Remakeâs releaseâŠ
In light of everything weâve analyzed so far, it can be said that between *FFT* (1997) and this farewell expo (2018), SE has consistently demonstrated that reuniting with Aerith is post-OG Cloudâs goal. Thatâs a period of over two decadesâ two decades of wishing, seeking, longing in real-world time for this character. This is a huge long-term commitment for SE to make, and you can bet the devs donât take it lightly. Again and again, once the events of the OG game have ended, Cloud is shown to desire a reunion with Aerith. This ever-present and ever-insistent theme will become very important to us later in this post.
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2024.05.16 08:17 Throwawayidiotdunce I (29M) had sex with my new girlfriend (25F) for the first time and inadvertently said the worst shit I possibly could when I got nervous and struggled to get hard
I (29M) am dating a wonderful woman (25F). Weâve been talking for a couple months but recently became âofficial.â Everything has been fantastic. I havenât been in a relationship like this before. We justâŠclick. This is new to me, Iâve never felt this before and Iâm seriously falling hard. Itâs amazing. Sheâs sexy, smart, and kind. She also has an absolutely amazing body that she is very insecure about.
We âdid the deedâ for the first time yesterday. It started off great. We start making out, things got hot and heavy. She asks to turn the lights off, and we do that, so itâs pretty dark obviously. I figure why since I know her bodyâs an insecurity of hers. I reassure her that I love her body but if she wants to leave the lights off thatâs totally fine.
Everythingâs going great and it progresses into oral. I make her orgasm twice with my hands and fingers and then she starts to blow me. I almost cum immediately so we talk for a while so I donât cum before we have sex. She gets more confident and says itâs ok to turn the light on.
Yâall, sheâs so fucking sexy and I love everything about it. I get up to put a condom on andâŠI lose my erection. Right after I saw her whole body for the first time. I tell her itâs nerves and she seems ok, she tries to help me out down there and tells me itâs okay. Iâve struggled with performance anxiety before to the point it affected my daily life and I needed therapy so needless to say, Iâm not have a great time. Eventually I get hard enough and we start having sex, where I get a bit harder and all is well. Except Iâm cumming quick as hell, so I pull out and start going down in her again, where she nearly cums again. At this point Iâve completely lost my erection. Idk Iâve always been like that when itâs not being directly stimulated, not to mention the nerves at this point. Then we start slow kissing and making eye contact and I tell her how sexy it is watching her move around in pleasure. She hits me with, âWhy couldnât you stay hard?â I can see the hurt in her eyes.
I go full foot in mouth syndrome. âI donât know, Iâve never had this problem beforeâ (which is actually true regarding staying hard; my sexual performance hang ups werenât about ED until that moment) âIâve never had feelings for someone like this and I just put a lot of pressure on myself.â This is a true statement, all in all. I genuinely find her irresistible in every way, and I just put so much pressure on myself. I told her as such, that I've never felt this much pressure to do well in bed for someone. The damage is done at this point, obviously. I quickly imagined it from her perspective and realize what the hell I just said. Just imagining what sheâs thinking⊠Sheâs already super insecure about her body, her boyfriend who sheâs falling hard for saw her body, lost his erection, and then said âthis has never happened before.â
I tried my best to explain its because I was MORE nervous with her. This is exactly what happened, but how on earth could she believe that?
She goes monotone and emotionless, and I keep reassuring her but that hard exterior shell was up and I was unable to get it down. We go our separate ways that night and I tried to call/text her a few times.
Yâall where the fuck do I even start? She didnât want to talk after but we texted for a bit. She said âI wish we never turned the lights onâ and it's killing me. I don't know how to describe how I feel emotionally except that it feels like physical pain. I can only imagine how she feels. Please, please help me start the mending process.
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2024.05.16 08:10 Sad-Pop6649 Lunetten, Utrecht, Netherlands, a higher density green suburb?
| https://preview.redd.it/8yds0x4mdq0d1.png?width=1482&format=png&auto=webp&s=92f6de754e519475997b6af36b838a95b80ae404 This might end up as a bit of a weird post. But mostly a very long one. I donât think this place Iâm presenting here is heaven, but without SuburbHeaven Thursday this subreddit may give viewers the idea that weâre all just hating, and this case study may help illustrate some of the alternatives and what one could like and dislike about them. I know that yelling âthe Netherlands!â on any urbanist platform is overdone and so 2 years ago, but I also feel like the available âNetherlands!â content is giving people an incomplete picture. So Iâm going to discuss a suburban neighborhood, Lunetten, in Utrecht, where Iâve lived for about a year now. Itâs a place built in the 70âs and 80âs, housing about 11,000 people in 5,500ish homes, for a density of just over 4,000 people/km 2, 10,000 per square mile. Obviously thatâs pretty dense. In a North American context Lunetten may count more as an example of the âmissing middleâ than a true suburb, but I feel it still works as a comparison because it is situated at the edge of a city* and it offers features people often look to the suburbs for, like a low noise environment, plenty of green and child oriented features. So, what can we find in this example that people may like or dislike in their suburban areas? If you want to look along on your favorite online map: 52° 3'53 N, 5° 8'13 E. Traffic and transit Lunetten has a clear main road (middle left image, bright pink line on the map) that serves as the main way of getting around by car. It is the only road where the limit is 50 km/h (30 mph), not 30 km/h. The main road has priority over all side roads, indicated by the exits or all side streets being raised a bit. The speed bump automatically makes one slow down to yield to the traffic on the main road. In the places where peopleâs front doors open towards this main ring there are service roads for them to do their parking and loading and such on. In the busiest part of the ring the road was raised a few meters so pedestrians and cyclists can pass underneath through tunnels. So while the maximum speed cars can go on most of the roads in this place is quite low, the time to destination is pretty good, because a lot was done to ensure a good flow of traffic. A more debatable feature is the lack of through-traffic options. If you want to leave Lunetten by car there are two roads leading West, connecting to the rest of the city and to the 70km/h raised road that serves as the exit from the city. There is also one small road going South-East along the train line, and thatâs it. Despite being next to two highways Lunetten has no direct on- and off-ramp accessing it, and even no direct way across the highways for cars. Cyclists and pedestrians do have options leading in basically all directions. On the one hand this does wonders for how quiet the neighborhood is, but on the other hand that one road taking people in and out of the city is still more prone to blocking than a direct ramp to the highway, so car owners will experience some travel delays because of this. Lunetten is no public transit hotspot, but there are like two bus lines both going to more connected places including the cityâs central hub, and the train station is two stops from said hub as well, which happens to be the biggest train station in the Netherlands. Public Spaces Even by Dutch standards Lunetten has a pretty urban-ish density. Thereâs a mix of mostly rowhouses and midrise apartment buildings, mostly gallery flats up to 5 stories tall, including the ground floor. To give you an idea of Dutch standards for density: I grew up in a commuter town of about the same size as Lunetten, housing 1,000 less people (present day numbers) on roughly 1.25 times the surface**. But what I find interesting is what that space is used for. In Lunetten, on the outer ring of the neighborhood, adjacent to the two highways, busy raised road and train line that surround the neighborhood, there are quite sizable parks (bottom right picture). Thereâs plenty of space for dogs to run off their leash, there are football/play fields, there are two skate parks, two ponds for amphibians to spend the winter in (granted: thatâs an amenity most people could live without) and an entire petting zoo, in case you had doubts this was a suburb. Together with a football/soccer club, a tennis club, some allotment gardens and a small business park near the train station these parks take up most of the space where traffic noise is an issue. There is room for recreation and other daytime activities in the noisy bits (there are sound screens, but thatâs not blocking all of the noise) so that peoplesâ homes can mostly be in the quiet parts, shielded from noise by trees and stuff. And then thereâs the neighborhood interior. Youâll see on the map a few yellow locations marked as âplayground/squareâ, but in reality many, probably most, of the dark green âcourtyardsâ contain a little playground too. All of the courtyards have grass, most if not all of them have trees, many of those trees being taller than the midrises. Some of the courtyards feature parking space as well***. The middle right image is far from the greenest example. The combination of the parks and the courtyards make Lunetten much greener than the actual smallish town I lived in mentioned previously. Plenty of birds live here too, including a bunch of water birds who enjoy the ditches and canals. In the smallish town much more of the space was simply used for row houses with pretty large gardens, and in the newer parts a bunch of four home and two home units and free standing homes as well****. Which brings me to the reality check. With all these pedestrianized public spaces around and loads of playgrounds, is Lunetten actually a good neighborhood to raise kids? From what I can tell, opinions are mixed. Because one thing that does tend to come with density of people is density of crime. In my year here I have personally witnessed a man snorting coke off his bicycle saddle, in broad daylight, in the middle of a bike lane near a skatepark with playing children in it*****. There is also the occasional lost shopping cart dumped in a canal and apparently there was a pretty shocking supermarket robbery just before I moved in. Especially if your budget only allows for an apartment and not a house I could imagine feeling a little scared to let young children wander around near the house on their own, also maybe because of the canals and ditches they might fall into. The sweet spot age for children in Lunetten is probably around 9-12, old enough to be trusted with their own safety around water and some minor drug use and vandalism, yet young enough to fully enjoy all the outdoor play space. The blame for the crime is often put on the street pattern that is said to attract drug dealers and the like who love having good get away options, and the many green public spaces and nice dry apartment building entrances are certainly not the worst place a homeless person could go to for another night of hopefully not being bothered by the police. More recently developed neighborhoods have tried to avoid these effects by using a âcauliflower patternâ for their streets, branched streets ending in a bunch of (at least to cars) dead ends. The downside of that pattern seems to be less sense of community. The more direct neighbors you have, the more interaction. Thatâs why cul-de-sacs can be so isolating after all. Lunetten is not the worst crimey part of its parent by a long shot, but itâs noticeable enough to be worth mentioning. A planned neighborhood The big advantage I think Lunetten has over a lot of other places is that it was designed in one go. The land it was built on was part of the Dutch Water Line******, and had to stay free of buildings and obstructions that would block the firing lines of defending artillery. (Thatâs what the two weird shapes in the northern park are: old fortifications, called Lunette 3 and 4. Hence the suburbâs name.) When the line was legally disbanded in 1963 Utrecht started planning to build a new neighborhood here. Because of the highways (current configuration built at the same time as the suburb) and the train line that surround the place it was very clear to where the neighborhood would stretch. And it shows. The suburb is designed as a cohesive whole. Thereâs a neighborhood shopping center (bottom left image and the main soft pink blob on the map) at the heart of the neighborhood. It has two supermarkets, some small other shops, several small fast food/lunch places in different styles, two bicycle shops and repair places (itâs the Netherlands), a restaurant (thereâs another one on one of the forts in the park, which doubles as a sort of social work place), a community center which houses some clubs and such (not the scouts, those have a place in one of the parks) as well as a library. Thereâs even a bar (I think, I should maybe go there ones), and some space where small neighborhood markets and events turn up with some regularity. The other main soft pink and yellow blob in a convenient central location on the map is two elementary schools*******. In many more organically grown neighborhoods or places the amenities wouldnât be so conveniently centralized or would eventually be âcentralizedâ on the outskirt of town. The Bijlmer comparison, what not to do Another interesting point of comparison I think is the Bijlmer (Bijlmermeer officially) in Amsterdam, another green neighborhood designed as one big plan outside of its parent cityâs core, yet quite different. The Bijlmer is nationally famous as a bit of a ghetto, a place where you donât want to live. (To be fair: the plane falling down on it didnât help its case.) A lot of work has been done to improve the place, but its initial âghettoizationâ was surprising because the Bijlmer was never intended to even be particularly affordable, but more of a vertical suburb, spacious family apartments (around 120 m 2) for 100,000 people or more in large highrise buildings with between them plenty of green. A quiet place, with quick access to the city, using density to save on land use and travel time. There are three main differences I see between the struggling Bijlmer and âdoing pretty wellâ Lunetten: 1 The Bijlmer has a higher density through the use of massive apartment buildings, literally and figuratively increasing the distance between peopleâs homes and the public space. 2 The Bijlmer is a much bigger place, Iâm not sure they ever got to those 100,000 inhabitants, but it certainly loses that towny vibe. 3 Theyâve been correcting this in the rebabilitation, but as designed the Bijlmer had basically no amenities. It wasnât a town or city, it was people storage, housing for people who mentally lived several kilometers away but couldnât afford it there. See the rest of this subreddit for why that doesnât work for many people. Interdependency with other suburbs Looking back on growing up in that smallish town I notice that there really isnât that much of a difference in amenities. The town offered much of the same things Lunetten does. But Lunettenâs status as a suburb gives it a big advantage over that town. Because while suburbs mostly serve themselves, they also serve each other. Take sports: thereâs a football and tennis club and two indoor sports halls in Lunetten, but what if I want to swim or throw spears instead? Well, thereâs a pool in a suburb to the North, as well as an athletics stadium. After elementary school thereâs no middle/high school in Lunetten, but there are in nearby neighborhoods, and there are even college options******** spread throughout different suburbs and neighborhoods. These things are closer than they are in a small town not because the suburb is associated with a city center, but because it is associated with other suburbs. There are things I liked about the commuter town, but having to take either an honestly too long bike trip or a bus ride that only went whenever it was not convenient for me whenever I wanted to do something my town didnât provide, like going to school, wasnât one of them. And I say that even as a spoiled person whose commuter town at least had buses and bicycle paths. Conclusion And that is I think the main takeaway from this absolute wall of text: suburbs donât have to be places where thereâs nothing to do and you feel disconnected from the world. Thatâs the entire point of living in a suburb instead of in a town: there are other places nearby. There is a balance to be found between private space, public space and connectivity. Essentially, in a neighborhood of 10,000 people, for every 100x100 meters of public space or amenities either every person gets 1 square meter less private space or everybody gets maybe a few meters of extra travel distance on the average trip. Lunetten probably provides too little private space for the taste of many North American suburbanites, but it does show I think that there is quite a bit of room on those sliders. A green place with amenities sort of near other places can still be built with more spacious houses. (Just maybe go easy on the sea of lawns?) And thatâs when all the separated bike lanes and other urbanist talking points really start making sense: when you found the balance between having your own place, having local places worth going to and being close enough to other places worth going to, then you want a good way to get there. The other takeaway I feel is that it pays to design neighborhoods as a unit. And thatâs another reason why suburbs can be better than towns. A town of 10,000 residents canât plan ahead for the next 10,000, but a city of several hundred thousand people can. And it pays off. Donât lose track of the human scale though, planning 10,000 residents ahead might actually be better than planning 100,000 or 1,000,000 residents ahead when it comes to suburbs. It is still supposed to feel like a quiet little place with maybe a bit of its own identity. * On the other side of one of the highways thereâs a bit of forest tied to several historic estates thatâs very nice for walking in as well as a golf course half as big as this entire neighborhood, this really is the edge of town and will be for the foreseeable future. ** Iâve also lived in several other cities since then, near the city center, further out and on the far edge in a highrise neighborhood. Honestly I might still prefer the smaller cities Iâve lived in, being near everything the city offers and even to some of the stuff outside of it. But work took me back to a larger city (pretend I said âless tinyâ if youâre from Mexico City or something), and I could honestly have landed in a much worse place than this particular suburb. *** Fun fact: this is one of the very few neighborhoods of Utrecht where parking is currently still free, because of enough parking space and enough distance to the city center. It really is a suburb. **** In the 90âs a style of more expensive neighborhoods called âVinexâ set standards for the ratio of more expensive to cheaper houses in those neighborhoods, and ever since both contractors and local politicians refuse to let go of those ratios everywhere. A newer, competing vision is that we shouldnât be building new neighborhoods at all, just filling in the gaps in our cities. So now we mostly build quite large houses, but only in very small spaces. Weâre still not sure where that massive housing shortage came from, somehow. ***** I stopped and addressed him because I thought he was having bicycle trouble, chain ran off or something. Quite a chill dude, very apologetic, but still maybe not exactly what the average parent is looking for in a neighbor. ****** More accurately: Holland Waterline, because it wasnât the only Dutch waterline, but it was the main one defending the part called Holland. But that sounds a bit off in English. ******* We have a bit of a weird school system, for every public elementary school there is at least one other founded on religious grounds or based on some specific didactic theory. Thatâs why there are two schools in the same central location instead of just one bigger school or two in separate locations. ******** If I start going into the differences in advanced education systems weâll be here all day, but there are options within cycling distance ranging from trade school to university, depending on the field you actually want to study *********. ********* I could start using other symbols instead of these confusingly long rows of asterisks, but where would be the fun in that? submitted by Sad-Pop6649 to Suburbanhell [link] [comments] |
2024.05.16 07:59 jinxx003 WIBTA/AITA if I told my friendsâ almost bfâs gf that sheâs getting cheated on?
AITA/WIBTA if I told my friends almost bf's gf that she's getting cheated on? I (17f) have a friend who we'll call K (16f). K really likes a guy, has been talking about him publicly and mentioning him by name in front of my (small, ~10 people) class and on K's close friends story on insta. We'll call him Y (~17m). However, Y has a gf (~17m). We'll call her H. We all go to the same high school. Although I am now friends with K, I have known H for longer because we would do our assignments together during class and we have two classes in a row with each other although we don't talk much. I've never met Y, but I see him and H walking around the school together holding hands, and Y posts about H (H doesn't have an insta) on his instagram account, and has posted her multiple times. Here's the situation. K absolutely knows that Y is dating H, and she has been actively messaging him, pursuing him, flirting with him, sending him reels about relationships, going to his baseball games even when she was feeling sick, etc. She even said that she sent him some knock knock jock that goes 'knock knock,' 'who's there,' 'olive, 'olive who?' 'olive you! do you love me back?' And the real kicker is that he flirts back! He also sends K reels about being in a relationship and responded to K's knock knock joke with an answer similar to 'yeah lol' (1 don't remember the exact words, it was over 12 hours ago now. Now I haven't seen the screenshots of their messages between them and I don't know if they've met up outside of school, but I do know that K was talking about it very loudly in class today which is how I know most of this, the rest K has said on close friends. Speaking of K's close friends she posted some thing saying' Y is pretty like the ocean ' and put a picture of him in the middle of pictures of oceans. She has also posted many, many stories about relationships and having the text 'you know who you are' on some of them. And when K was speaking about their 'situation' in class, K revealed that Y had said that he was going to break up with his H (and from the context I am assuming that he's doing it to be with K). I have been very much avoiding K ever since I heard that she liked and was messaging a man with a gf and have been actively not engaging in conversation with her or giving her one-worded answers. I haven't told her that I think she's a weirdo for liking and actively pursuing a taken man, whether he was flirting back or not, and that I know H and am planning to tell her tomorrow. I may be the AH because we've become very close over this school year, even though I'm sticking to what I believe in kind of sucks. So WIBTA if tomorrow during class or during lunch, I pulled H aside and talked to her about the situation and told her that from what l've heard Y is planning to break up with her and that he's essentially cheating on her? The reason why I didn't tell H sooner is because I had no clue that Y was messaging K back and being flirtatious with her
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2024.05.16 07:47 citadel223 [H] 40k WORLD EATERS, SALAMANDERS, TERRAIN, LAST WAR, SKIRMISH MODELS [W] Paypal, Horus Heresy, Mats and Boards, Skirmish books and models [Loc] Southeast Florida, USA
Hi all! I'm back finally after a year!
I have a good lot for sale and/or trade today.
I'm primarily looking to sell but I'm also open for trades. I'm very interested in Horus Heresy (especially the starter, I want to get started in it). l also want skirmish games rulebooks/minis, play mats or boards, historical minis, and board games(solo playable and dark fantasy themed ones especially). I'm open minded though so feel free to shoot any other ideas you may have for trades and/or buys. I give a discount if you buy an entire army.
I will update the list as to what is sold as sales/trades are made.
Here are pictures of what's available:
https://imgur.com/a/gmhpH2U Here is my karma thread:
https://www.reddit.com/MiniSwapKarma/comments/odfsdcitadel223_miniswap_karma_thread/ Here's what I have:
40k:
WORLD EATERS army and CHAOS UNDIVIDED. These are all official models but the Terminators are odd and cool conversions. Some of the models are painted, others aren't. See pictures for reference(same goes for everything else on the list). Most are spray painted red
- Kharn the Betrayer. Missing backpack but good condition otherwise. $25
- Cypher. Old version. $25
- Blackstone Fortress psyker $15
- Exalted champion $20
- 10x Khorne Berserkers squad. Mix of chainswords, axes, bolt pistols. $34
- 12x Khorne Berserkers . 1 banner in there , text are equipped as other squad $37
- 9x Terminators curious and cool conversions in it. Mostly combiweapons but one reaper autocannon is in there. The red painted model has a nicely painted lighting claw actually. $45
SALAMANDERS army. These were mostly made from pushfit models and custom made with Salamanders bits. Two of the characters are recast, and 3 of the aggressors are, the rest are official models. I would prefer to sell these as one lot instead of splitting
- Adrax Agatone: $20
- Vulkan He'Stan $20
- Captain on bike , custom made with Salamanders bits for the shoulders and they weild a mace. $15
- 5x Intercessors 2 of which are painted and have nice bases. $25
- 10x Assault Imterccesors Sergeant has hand flamer, thunder hammer and Salamanders bits $40
- 5x Assault Imterccesors same as above $20
- 6x Aggressors 3 official 3 recast , the 3 official ones and 1 recast one have Salamanders specific bits $65
LAST WAR:
- Haunted Tank custom model made from bolt action tank and Warcry spikes $60
SKIRMISH / MISCELLANEOUS MINIS:
- Spider Queen $25
- Tall Demoness. Works great as a Keeper of Secrets. Missing an arm. Base has barb wire and a tree $40
- Grim Reaper this a model from the board game Destinies $15
TERRAIN:
- Ice bridges x2 $5 each
- Green and Black sci Fi piece , would work great as an objective $12
- Daemon Gate $25
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2024.05.16 07:42 Usual_Captain_2092 Urgent- Cisco Kidd A5610439 can be euthanized anytime after May 20 needs an experienced long term foster SoCal (3-4 months) and a rescue. With a long term foster will be easier attract a rescue. Downey Animal Care Center CA
| Hi Reddit Cisco Kidd was one of the first dogs I ever posted when I started networking I thought he was euthanized because after that first week I could not see him in the system. At that time he was also very sick. He recovered and was assessed by the shelter and he is now on the Euth list . I was so happy to see that he was still alive! And I hope we can find him an experienced long term foster. He will probably need training ( that the rescue he ends up with will provide ) . " Cisco Kidd A5610439 7yr neutered German Shepherd 89 lbs. Owner Surrender 02/27/24 Adoptable to adults only home No other dogs required Low energy Known history of aggression disclosure form Cisco Kidd was anxiously barking at the front when the runner approached. His body was relaxed, his eyes were neutral, his ears were up, his mouth was open with a heavy pant, and his tail was neutral with a loose wag. He was easy to leash and remove. He pulled strongly on leash, and was easy to collar. In the catch pen, he barked, growled, and snapped at the other dogs through the fence. He was muzzled prior to entering the yard. He continued barking and growling at the other dogs for a few minutes before he sat down and panted heavily. He entered the yard, he was easy to steer, but approached each dog in turn and tried to fight with them. The other dogs did not engage in an altercation with him, and he eventually went to lie down in the pool. However, anytime the dogs moved closer to him, he would jump out and try to fight with them again. The handlers were able to steer him away from the dogs, but he never became comfortable with their presence. He allowed the handler to pet him all over with no issues, but yelped and pulled his right front foot away when the handler squeezed the toes. However, he remained easy to handle. The muzzle was removed, and the handler repeated the assessment. He leaned against the handler and allowed her to pet his whole body again. He seemed to really enjoy having his ears scratched. After a few minutes, he began to anxiously nip at the handler's hand and fingers. Otherwise, he remained easy to handle."SHELTER ADDRESS Downey Animal Care Center 11258 Garfield Avenue Downey, CA 90242 (562) 940-6898 Monday-Saturday 11am-5pm RESCUE EMAIL DACCDowneyRescue@animalcare.lacounty.gov" picture from dogsdowney on Instagram and notes from @share.for.love on Instagram. If anyone is able to long term foster Cisco Kidd please Direct message @californiashelterpets on Instagram or Reddit Email @ isabeldesiree8@gmail.com Thank you submitted by Usual_Captain_2092 to lagunaniguel [link] [comments] |
2024.05.16 07:30 Oilypete2023 How the Ring/ App work
As thereâs a lot of new users, hereâs some info on how the ring / app works - hope itâs of some help
Remember your email and password keep it safe.
The ring holds up to 6-7 days data, all readings that go into app, are held in rings memory until it syncs with the ring and phone app.
No need to have phone with you all the times, but always sync between 6-7 days
Syncing means :- the stored data on ring is sent from the ring via Bluetooth to the app - the app then sends the data to algorithms on the main servers via WiFi from phone - this is decoded then returned within short time from servers via WiFi and loaded into the app so you can read it.
Each time you sync ring this happens as above.
Battery charging :- charging case holds around 18 full charges or more smaller charges - charging case takes 120 mins to fully charge (solid white light ) no indication of charge in case only lights
Over 40% white - orange light under 40% - flashing orange = fault on ring/ chargepower lead poss.
Ring takes 90 mins to charge up ring, charge is indication in the app. ( notification sent to phone when100%)
You can charge ring anytime between 20% and 80% for best efficiency for lithium batteries, - do not let ring go below 20%.
Ring should last between 5-7 days depending on how much you sync ring with app or use exercise mode- sleep apnea etc - these all use extra power
Charger can be charged anytime to top up but do not let go flat, best say every couple months to top it up, just put on charge for a hour if topping up battery.
You can take your vitals measurements live at anytime, ( in heart rate and spo2 vitals area ) using app and ring together by pressing measure in app screen
Heart-rate is recorded every 2.5 mins and spo2 every 5 mins and stored on ring.
Firmware :- firmware is part of the rings brain - if ever you see firmware update available - just accept and install it, do not touch anything until completed - you see dial showing progress.
If firmware does not install itâs possibly ring battery below 30% just charge ring then reinstall firmware - this can be done manually in app.
App update :- the app gets regular updates it will be shown either on phone or may have to go to app/ playstore to update app - usually itâs shown as available in group as well.
If you want exercise mode, in app press the orange running man bottom of screen in summary page. Remember if using outside running you need phone with you to track your gps map and mileage - wonât record without it
On summary page are notes icon - this is really handy for recording daily anything you want - you can go back and look at notes - daily- weekly- yearly anytime in app
Very handy play around with it you can take photo then add it from your saved photos, medication , anything in app of concern - literally anything you want.
Graphs/ bar charts can be changed view in the top right icon in screen, and in vitals can be put to larger screen by pressing icon top right of vital screen and screen goes sidewards / larger zoom.
Slide fingers along any graph it shows times and readings
Aeroplane mode - if using this it stops Bluetooth connection with ring- ring still records all data- when you take aeroplane off you need the charger to reconnect Bluetooth with the app - otherwise will not connect to app
Ring lights - ensure the ring has both small bumps / lights in underside of finger on fleshy part as this area is where measurements are taken.
Solid green: When measuring the heart rate with the ring, both green lights will light up simultaneously for 30~60 seconds.
Solid red and green: When measuring SpO2 with the ring, one red light and one green light will light up simultaneously for 30~60 seconds.
Press your profile in app here you can put in a picture - also fill in user name- birthday- gender - height- weight- you can adjust weight anytime here
Any issues or questions use feedback in app - me- FAQ/ feedback - use this first so engineers app development teams can read and act on your info - do not just send email
Feedback is your main route of reporting anything or asking questions, you will get email back with reply.
Play with the app you canât break it, donât be scared of pressing anything lots of other screens in main summary pages - if not sure ask questions in the group lots people knowledgeable in app workings.
Hope thatâs of some help donât be afraid to ask any questions.
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2024.05.16 07:10 haygurlhay123 âThis Time, I Will Never Let You Goâ: Cloudâs Mission and the Hidden Purpose of the Remake Trilogy - Literary and Musical Analysis of FFVII - Part 1
Shortly after
Final Fantasy VII hit the gaming world in 1997, Cloud Strifeâs howls of grief at the loss of his beloved companion Aerith Gainsborough were echoed by droves and droves of fans. These echoes gathered in swarms, reaching the developers in the form of petition signatures, each begging the makers of the game to allow Aerithâs resurrection. Though these prayers remained unanswered âuntil nowâ, there soon came more protests: this time, fans pleaded with the developers to consider making a remake of the original game. Both of these wishes were met with considerable derision, with large chunks of the fandom calling the requests delusionalâ which is why the Final Fantasy world had to prepare for another meteoric hit when the
Remake project was finally announced in 2015. With Kitase, Nomura, Toriyama, Nojima, Uematsu and more of the original developers at the helm, along with longtime
FFVII fan-turned-developer Hamaguchi, the
Remake trilogy was met with great expectations. These were nevertheless surpassed, though one aspect of the trilogyâs first entry seemed to thoroughly puzzle some and enrage others. Far and wide, the resounding questions were âWhat are these Whisper things?â, âWhy is Cloud having visions unrelated to Nibelheim and Zack?â and âWhy and how in the hell did Zack survive?â
Friends, I believe the answer lies within this post. Welcome to my literary-analysis-based theory on the
Remake trilogyâs most important and most secret plot point: Cloudâs hidden mission. I want to make this fun and suspenseful to read, so I will write my analyses in the same order and manner in which I encountered them while putting my theory together. You will be reading what initially sparked my curiosity, the path I took while researching for answers, the conclusions I made every step of the way, and only then will you read my theory, after which weâll try and apply it to the
Remake trilogy so far and see if it fits! I want you to experience the rollercoaster that I did when digging through SE content to bring you this post. Thank you so much for waiting for and anticipating this analysis, and I do hope you read every word to soak in every last bit of Clerith you can get. I also hope itâs really fun and touching for you (I cried at least once making this)! Letâs embark on our adventure through the compilation, other
FF games and real-life events to find out what the
Remake project is truly all about and anticipate the events of part 3.
N.B.: Please be aware that I have never seen this theory navigate online, so I have no idea if anyone has ever come up with a similar hypothesis. The big reveal Iâm building toward might be something youâre already aware of or suspected. In that case, I hope this post doesnât disappoint you if youâre one of the lovely people who requested it! At the very least, it will provide you with valuable literary and musical analysis, a ton of evidence you havenât considered yet, and hopefully, entertainment too!
WARNING: Please be careful with the censored spoiler text, because I'll be referencing other
FF games in this analysis and I don't want to ruin anything for you! Obviously, this analysis contains spoilers for the entirety of the
FFVII compilation. Additionally, if you're not a fan of Clerith and you've stumbled upon this post, please stop here. I would hate it if something I worked on and posted made you angry, so please don't read this analysis. I have only good intentions and I just want everyone to enjoy the
FFVII world as much as they can.
I. Groundwork: The Remake Timelines Theory
Before I take you on this ride, we must lay down the framework of the
Remake Timelines Theory. In this section, weâll be reviewing the general consensus of theorizers within the fandom on timeline/multiverse shenanigans, with some added specifications on my part. Please keep in mind that because the timeline mechanics are kept quite vague by the devs, there might be certain inaccuracies in my iteration of the timelines theory. Thankfully, these potential variances wonât have any effect on the legitimacy of the theory Iâll be presenting to you in this analysis.
I. a) Sephirothâs Plan
The premise of the
Remake trilogy is widely thought to be the result of post-OG Sephiroth attempting to succeed where he failed in OG. There are six key points we need to keep in mind to understand how this was possible.
I. a) i. Sephiroth in the Lifestream
Firstly, itâs important to remember that Sephiroth is dead and located in the Lifestream before OG even begins, and remains that way for almost all of OG's duration. He is only able to operate in the world of the living via his/Jenova's control over the living Sephiroth clones. In the OG timeline then, Sephiroth is sent to the Lifestream by Cloud twice: once before the game takes place on the night of the Nibelheim incident (pre-OG), and a second time during the final battle against Sephiroth (disk 3, chapter 3). During the long period between the Nibelheim incident and Sephirothâs rebirth at the Northern Crater (disk 2, chapter 2), he exists in the Lifestream. After his ultimate defeat (post-OG), he returns there for good.
II. a) ii. Sephiroth Unintegrated
Secondly, because he is full of hatred and unyielding determination, Sephirothâs spirit cannot become one with the planet. After both occasions where Cloud kills him in OG, Sephiroth retains his individual will and the memories of his lifetime, remaining a separate entity in the Lifestream. He says so himself in Nojimaâs
Advent Children prequel novel
On a Way to a Smile:
â[Sephiroth] could sense the Lifestream trying to erode his spiritâ the memories of his former experiences, thoughts and emotions. If he allowed himself to be taken into the current, the being he once was would soon disseminate and disappear amongst the spirit energy cycling around the planet. [He] thought this unacceptable. The planet was to be his to rule, and to become a part of that system would be nothing short of defeatâ ("Lifestream Black 1").
Combined with Bugenhagenâs basic lesson on planetology (
FFVII OG, disk 1, chapter 19), this excerpt provides interesting information on how the Lifestream normally works. Usually, when a life returns to the planet, its individuality (personality, will, consciousness, memories, etc.) is stripped away. The trappings of a soulâs former lifetime are progressively dissolved so that all that is left is the spirit itself, ready to integrate into the Lifestream. This way, soul energy can be ârecycledâ by the planet to animate new lifeforms in a sort of reincarnation process. The erasure of oneâs memories in the Lifestream is necessary for the creation of a brand new life, poised to make its own memories: the slate must be wiped clean, so to speak. Sephirothâs sheer hatred for and desire to dominate the planet is enough to keep him from undergoing this process.
It is also thought that Sephiroth cannot be integrated into the Lifestream because he was conceived with the use of Jenova cells in vitro. Given that so much of his consciousness and genetic makeup originate from an alien life force, it is impossible for him to become one with the planet.
Regardless of the reason, it is precisely this persisting individuality in death that allows Sephiroth to meddle in the world of the living during the post-OG events of
Advent Children, as explained to us by post-OG Aerith in
On a Way to a Smile:
â[Aerith] had sensed a different presence within the Lifestream cycling around the planet. It was the vehemence of a strong will, one that would never join with the planet. She knew this consciousness. It was [Sephiroth]. A merciless spirit hidden behind a beauteous wall. That spirit was now operating from within the Lifestream. [She] sensed that he was planning to exert his influence to the surface of the planetâ ("Lifestream White 1").
I. a) iii. The Lifestream Beyond Time
Our third point is that the Lifestream has existed for as long as the planet, and has therefore touched every part of its historyâ including, of course, the events of OG. On that account, one could think of the Lifestream as atemporal. Considering this, it is possible for a spirit in the Lifestream to communicate with or even travel to the past, provided the necessary circumstances and/or abilities. For instance, the Aerith that appears in Cloudâs resolution scene in
Remake (chapter 14) is commonly considered to be a post-OG Aerith, appearing to him from the future to try and dissuade him from falling for her. This time-defying event is made possible by the fact that post-OG Aerithâs spirit has access to the atemporal Lifestream because she's deceased. In my view, this explains why she dissolves into green light (Lifestream visual cue) at the end of the
resolution scene (5:19-5:45). This is not time travel per se, but it is a manner of communication unobstructed by the one-directionality of a linear timeline that only spirits can perform.
I. a) iv. Sephiroth Beyond Time
What weâve covered so far amounts to our fourth point. Please familiarize yourself with the graph below before you continue reading. Refer back to the graph when you encounter
text in bold.
The Remake Timelines Theory: FFVII OG Timeline As we discussed in section âI. a) i.â, Sephiroth is dead and located in the Lifestream
for the duration of the green arrow and beyond point D: in the context of the OG timeline, he can only ever be considered âaliveâ during the
period highlighted in purple. In section âI. a) ii.â, we asserted that Sephiroth retained his individual will in the Lifestream, enabling him to exert his influence on the world of the living by manipulating his clones on the surface. In section âI. a) iii.â, we covered the atemporal nature of the Lifestream, which allows post-OG Aerithâs spirit to communicate with her past, living self thanks to her Cetra abilities. Now, I will explain to you how Sephiroth was able to do virtually the same thing, albeit his lack of Cetra blood.
To the characters of the story and a fully immersed first-time player of OG, the timeline above was not always an established series of events: when they first started playing
FFVII OG, the player began at
point B, with nothing existing beyond it. It is only as the player moved Cloud forward that the
black, arrowed timeline was drawn, accumulating lived events (or
points) in Cloudâs wake. The picture you see above is only available to Cloud and to the player with hindsight. All this to state the obvious: at
point B, Cloud could not know what would occur, say, at
point C.
During the
period highlighted in purple, Sephiroth was âaliveâ again, accumulating new memories on the surface of the planet and adding them to his consciousness. When he entered the Lifestream for the second time at
point D, he brought these memories with him. Simply put, after returning to the Lifestream at
point D, Sephiroth remembers what happened during the
period highlighted in purple. However, given that the Lifestream exists beyond time, upon Sephirothâs consciousnessâ return to the Lifestream at
point D, his newly acquired memories were also made available to him at all points on the
green, double-arrowed lineâ including
point A, before the OG timeline even begins at
point B. So while it is true that Cloud cannot know what will occur at
point C if he is only at
point B, Sephiroth indeed knows what will occur during the
period highlighted in purple when he is only at
point A. While a living, pre-OG Aerith would be able to receive post-OG Aerithâs spiritâs knowledge through the Lifestream thanks to her Cetra powers, Sephiroth has no need for this ability. The fact that he resides in the Lifestream for practically the entire
FFVII OG timeline renders the limitations of time irrelevant: as far as the
FFVII OG timeline is concerned, Sephiroth exists beyond time itself.
In summary, after
point D was first encountered in OG, pre-OG Sephiroth (in the Lifestream) is made aware of his eventual defeat, and begins plotting an alternate path to victory. This time, with the benefit of hindsight, he will do things differently: we experience his "secondâ attempt at
FFVII as the
Remake trilogy.
I. a) v. Sephiroth Against Fate
Of course, the Whispers stand squarely in Sephirothâs way. This leads us to our fifth point, which
Remake Ultimania describes better than I ever could:
âAccording to Red XIII, who gained knowledge through his contact with Aerith, âThe Whispers are drawn to those who attempt to alter destinyâs course and ensure they do notâ [âŠ]. It would appear that what the Whispers deem to be âfateâ is the original story of Final Fantasy VIIâ (section 08 âSecretsâ, âNewly Arisen Mysteriesâ, âWhat Is the Goal of the Elusive Whispers?â, page 733).
OGâs plot line is the fated timeline, and the Whispers are tasked with its preservation. They prevent alternative paths from even beginning to branch out from the OG timeline, which poses a problem for Sephiroth: he cannot win
FFVII if his destiny is to lose it.
I. a) vi. Sephiroth and the Multiverse
Consequently, our sixth point is that Sephiroth must dismantle the mechanisms of fate before he can even try to accomplish his dreams of godhood.
As Sephiroth explains in chapter 14 of
Rebirth, âthe planet encompasses [an ever unfolding] multitude of worldsâ, and these â[new worlds are born] when the boundaries of fate are breached.â Since the Whispers uphold the âboundaries of fateâ, a world in which Sephirothâs evil plans succeed can only emerge after the Whispers have been defeated. Otherwise, destiny will continue to protect the OG plot line by preventing any significant deviations. Consequently, before the party vanquishes fate, the
Remake timeline and the OG timeline are one and the same: before chapter 18,
Remake Barret is OG Barret,
Remake Tifa is OG Tifa,
Remake Hojo is OG Hojo, etc. After the defeat of Destiny, the OG timeline is no longer protected by fate: there are now an infinite number of timelines or worlds, including those we see glimpses of in
Rebirth:
Remake Barret is no longer necessarily OG Barret,
Remake Tifa is no longer necessarily OG Tifa,
Remake Hojo is no longer necessarily OG Hojo, etc. Perhaps this is why Aerith gives the party the following warning at destinyâs crossroads in
Remake:
â[This] is the wall of destiny. If we go through it⊠if we go beyond it⊠then all of us will change, tooâ (FFVII Remake Material Ultimania Plus, VA script notes, âDestinyâs Crossroadsâ).
I. a) vii. Sephirothâs Plan
Now that these six points have been elucidated, we can compose a solid hypothesis on how Sephiroth plots to win
FFVII.
After gaining knowledge of his eventual demise (disk 3, chapter 3), pre-OG Sephiroth began thinking of what he must do in
Remake from the Lifestream. First, Sephiroth must antagonize the Whispers in the initial stages of the OG timeline. He accomplishes this by commanding his clones to commit acts that drastically violate the fated timeline, engendering plot-line deviations that the Whispers must course-correct. The most extreme example transpires in
Remakeâs chapter 17 when the Sephiroth clone in President Shinraâs office kills Barret, forcing the Whispers to restore the fated plot line by coming forth and reviving him. The Whispers react to Sephirothâs prodding by rushing in to protect fate, their efforts culminating in the protective wall of destiny that surrounds Midgar in chapter 18.
Secondly, after heâs created an opportunity for a battle against the Whispers, Sephiroth must convince the party to seize it and beat fate for him. After all, a mere Sephiroth clone is probably no match for Destiny. This second step is accomplished in
Remakeâs chapter 18 when Sephiroth successfully tempts Cloud to breach the boundaries of fate. Now that destiny is no longer a limitation, worlds deviating from the OG timeline can finally emerge; Sephiroth has a chance at victory.
The steps Sephiroth plans to take going forward are unknowable at this stage, but we do get more hints in
Rebirthâs chapter 13. At the Temple of the Ancients, Sephiroth reveals a part of his plot:
âSephiroth: My fragmented mother, these errant worlds... All shall be one again.
Aerith: The âReunionââŠ!â
It seems Sephiroth eventually plans to merge the worlds created by destinyâs defeat in
Remakeâs chapter 18. My guess is he hopes to achieve godhood in part 3 and consolidate all diverting worlds into a single timeline protected by destiny once moreâ only this time, his victory will replace the ending of OG as the destined outcome. If he succeeds, Sephirothâs Black Whispers will likely replace the planetâs Whispers as the arbiters of his desired fate.
I. b) Aerithâs Intervention
But Aerith canât let this slide unchallenged!
We know that before chapter 18 of
Remake, while the OG plot-line is still protected by fate, Aerith has knowledge of its future. This is insinuated by certain slips of the tongue: for instance, when Aerith reveals she knows Cloud is a mercenary upon meeting him for the second time in chapter 8, just like she knows Tifa will ask her to retrieve Marlene at Seventh Heaven in chapter 12. In the run-up to
Remake, post-OG Aerith's spirit likely sensed Sephiroth planning his second try at
FFVII in the Lifestream. Sheâs been able to anticipate Sephirothâs plotting in the Lifestream before, namely in the context of
Advent Children:
â[Aerith] had sensed a different presence within the Lifestream cycling around the planet [âŠ]. It was [Sephiroth] [âŠ]. That spirit was now operating from within the Lifestream. [She] sensed that he was planning to exert his influence [on] the surface of the planetâ (On a Way to a Smile, "Lifestream White 1").
If youâre wondering how Aerith was able to maintain her individuality in the Lifestream like Sephiroth,
On a Way to a Smile provides the following explanation:
â[Aerith] was an Ancient, which explained how she was able to maintain her individuality even within the Lifestream. If she so wished she could become part of the planet at any time, but [she] thought it too early for that just yetâ ("Lifestream White 1").
It is thought that, as a countermeasure to Sephiroth's scheming, post-OG Aerithâs spirit used the atemporal nature of the Lifestream to inform her past, living self (pre-OG Aerith) of this new threat to the planet. Because the Cetra can commune with spirits, pre-OG Aerith would have been able to receive post-OG Aerithâs message from the Lifestream without a problem. Essentially, pre-OG Aerith received post-OG Aerithâs memories of the fated OG timeline. As a consequence, pre-OG Aerith embarks on the OG timeline with knowledge of the fated future that demands she give her life: the player experiences this version of her in
Remake.
Be that as it may, itâs unclear how much
Remake Aerith is aware of. You would think sheâd be completely opposed to defeating, destiny since it protects the planet, but Aerith shows ambivalence toward the idea instead. Had she gotten a clear message from her future self that she must keep fate intact, she would not have allowed the party to enter the battle against fate in chapter 18. She doesnât seem to know what the Whispers are the first time she encounters them either. Regardless, whatâs important is that the Aerith seen in
Remake is the result of pre-OG Aerith receiving knowledge from post-OG Aerith via the Lifestream.
I. c) Ambiguity: Memory Transfer or Time-Travel?
There remains an ambiguity pertaining to the Aerith we see in
Remake and the question of time travel. What Iâve described to you in section âI. b)â is post-OG Aerith's spirit transferring her memories to her past self through the Lifestream. However, itâs possible that post-OG Aerithâs consciousness used the atemporal nature of the Lifestream to inhabit her living OG body instead, effectively time-traveling. There is no evidence to outright refute either explanation, since the gaps in Aerithâs memories of the OG plot-line in
Remake can be explained in both cases. For instance, in a memory transfer scenario, itâs possible that post-OG Aerith only communicated the most essential information to pre-OG Aerith. On the other hand, in a time-travel scenario, one could interpret the following quotes as proof that the Whispers are progressively erasing Aerithâs memories of OG as
Remake advances:
âAerith: Every time the Whispers touch me, a piece of me falls awayâ (FFVII Remake Material Ultimania Plus, VA script notes, âAerith Speaksâ)
âAt any rate, Aerith is perplexed at how, like a flower being scattered, something inside is being taken away by the Whispers and lost to herâ (Toriyama in FFVII Remake Material Ultimania Plus, VA script notes, âAerith Speaksâ, âScenario Staff Q&A - Answered by Motomu Toriyamaâ).
This ambiguity is completely irrelevant to Sephirothâs situation in
Remake, as we established in section âI. a) iv.â.
The specifics donât matter nearly as much as Iâm impressing upon you by explaining all these little alternatives. Simply keep in mind that: regardless of why, the Sephiroth and Aerith we see in
Remake know the events of the OG game because they have acquired this knowledge from the future, and the events of
Remake occur squarely within the OG timeline until the Whispers are defeated in chapter 18.
So there! Thatâs my iteration of the
Remake Timelines Theory! I hope Iâve made it clear in your mind, or at least clearer. Now that weâve established the widely theorized premise of the
Remake trilogy, we can get into our theory on its hidden premise.
II. My Initial Curiosity
My theory first burgeoned upon going through
Remake for the second time. I noticed something strange going on with Cloud, something that could not be explained by the
Remake Timelines Theory. Key moments in
Remake Cloudâs experience of the OG timeline (aka, everything before chapter 18) stuck out to me as strange and mysterious, and certain inexplicable audiovisual cues struck me as hugely significant. It was upon watching the tear fall from Cloudâs eye during my second go at chapter 8 that I knew I had to look into this.
At the very end of
Remakeâs chapter 8, Cloud watches Aerith walk away from him, humming happily into the night air as she sets off to lead the way to Sector 7. According to the VA script notes, âhis heart skips a beatâ and watching her walk away provokes a sudden âanxietyâ within him. Triggered by the familiarity of the sight, a strange sensation overcomes Cloud:
â[Thereâs a] close-up shot of Cloudâs fingertips (theyâre tingling). He presses them to his temples (his eyes are burning). A trickle of tears quickly rolls down from the eye hidden behind his handâ (FFVII Remake Material Ultimania Plus, VA script notes, âA Midnight Ambushâ).
If youâre clever, youâll recognize these lines as a reference to the speech Cloud makes in OG following Aerithâs death at the City of the Ancients (âMy fingers are tingling. My mouth is dry. My eyes are burning!â) (disk 1, chapter 28). In this small moment in chapter 8 of
Remake, Cloud experiences a flash of the profound grief he is destined to feel upon Aerithâs fated death.
Many players immediately recognized the composition of this scene: the blue-greenish air, the straight path Aerith heads down, the sight of her walking away itself⊠this moment closely resembles Cloudâs Sleeping Forest dream of Aerith in OG, wherein Cloud and Aerithâs very last words are exchanged (disk 1, chapter 25). Toriyama, codirector of the
Remake project, comments on this scene thusly:
âItâs possible these similarities [âŠ] cause a memory of the future to be called forth in Cloudâ (FFVII Remake Material Ultimania Plus, VA script notes, âA Midnight Ambushâ).
The language used by Toriyama here is strange in both the English translation and the Japanese original: the term âmemory of the futureâ makes no sense. One cannot remember things they havenât already experienced, so why did Toriyama use the word âmemoryâ to describe a "future" event? Couldnât he have simply said that
Remake Cloud experiences âvisions of the futureâ rather than â[memories]â?
Cloud experiences a few moments like these throughout the game. These pseudo-premonitions are just as markedly exclusive to
Remake as the Whispers are. I did not want to dismiss them as a foreshadowing device the devs included just to elicit emotional reactions from OG players; I felt they were more important. And thus began my digging! My mission was initially to figure out what these â[memories of the future]â (MOTFs) could signify⊠I had no clue it would turn into what Iâm writing right now.
II. a) Each MOTF and Its Context
I began by finding every one of Cloudâs MOTFs so I could better understand them.
MOTF 1 occurs in chapter 2 on Sector 8âs Loveless Street, when Cloud sees Aerith struggling against the Whispers. The VA script notes reveal that even though this is only his first time seeing her, Cloud recognizes Aerithâs face:
âRecognizing Aerithâs face causes Cloud to experience [a hallucination]. Sephiroth is suddenly standing between him and Aerithâ (FFVII Remake Material Ultimania Plus, VA script notes, âEncountering Aerithâ).
Sephiroth then taunts Cloud with words that, according to the script notes, â[live] inside of Cloud's heartâ: âYou canât protect anyone. Not even yourselfâ. Cloud should not recognize Aerithâs face at this point in the OG timeline, nor should he associate it with not being able to protect people.
MOTF 2 occurs in chapter 3, at the plaza in front of the Sector 7 slums support pillar. Cloud experiences a MOTF of the plate falling, which is fated to occur at a much later point in chapter 12. The Whispers float near him, âwatching Cloud alertly as he sees a vision of the futureâ (
FFVII Remake Ultimania, section 08 âSecretsâ, âNewly Arisen Mysteriesâ, âWhat Is the Goal of the Elusive Whispers?â, page 733).
MOTF 3 occurs in Aerithâs church at the start of chapter 8, when Aerith mentions that her motherâs materia is ânot good for anything at allâ. Triggered by the mention and sight of the White Materia, Cloudâs fourth MOTF takes the form of a vision: he sees quick flashes of the materia falling into the lake of the Forgotten Capital and Aerith holding her hands together in prayer. These are evidently visions of her death in OG (disk 1, chapter 28).
MOTF 4 is the one we first discussed, occurring at the very end of chapter 8 as Cloud watches Aerith walk away from him to lead the way toward Sector 7.
MOTF 5 occurs in chapter 13 shortly after the Sector 7 plate has fallen on the slums. Cloud tells Barret that Marlene is safe at Aerithâs house, and they begin heading there. As Cloud thinks about Aerith, the VA script notes describe the very next moment as follows:
âCloud: Tifa, you know anything about the Ancients?
Tifa: Iâve heard of them before, butâŠ
Barret walks on ahead, showing little interest in the topic.
Barret: Read a book on planetology and theyâre sure to come up. Theyâre a tribe that cultivated the planet a real long time ago. Used to talk to it. That sort of stuff.
Cloud: That must be why the Turks were after her.
[Psychic] interference starts up.
[Cloud has a] flashback of Sephiroth from five years ago, after learning of his ancestry at Shinra Manor [âŠ].
Sephiroth [(in flashback, voice tinged with madness)]: Within my veins flows the blood of the Ancients. I am the rightful heir to this planet!
The flashback ends and Cloud looks lost in thought. The interference starts up once more. Cloud makes agonized sounds. When he opens his eyes, Sephiroth is actually standing before him.
Sephiroth: You failed againâ failed to protect [her]*.
Cloud is startled. He shrinks back. Tifa watches whatâs happening. The other two canât see Sephiroth. All they see is Cloud acting frightened.
Sephiroth: But loss will make you strong. [âŠ] Isnât that what you want?
With that, Sephiroth departs.â
*Sephiroth does not use a gendered pronoun here, because the grammatical structure of the original Japanese sentence doesnât necessitate it. I've seen some debate as to whether the proper translation is âherâ (Aerith, whoâs just been kidnapped), or âthemâ (Jessie, Biggs or Wedge, who have seemingly just died). I believe Sephiroth was referring to Aerith for a few reasons. First, Cloudâs hallucinations of Sephiroth always appear as a response to whatever he is perceiving or thinking about at the moment. At this point in the scene, Cloud has been thinking and talking about Aerith for some time, and not about Jessie, Biggs or Wedge. The Sephiroth hallucination must therefore be referring to âherâ rather than to âthemâ. Secondly, Cloud was never tasked with â[protecting]â Avalanche, but he was in fact tasked with â[protecting]â Aerith as her bodyguard back in chapter 8: it makes far more sense for Sephiroth to be referring to Aerith when he speaks about someone Cloud âfailed to protectâ. Finally,
FFVII Remake Ultimania describes this piece of dialogue as â[Sephiroth aiming] these profound words at Cloud, who not only failed to prevent the tragedy in the Sector 7 slums but allowed Aerith to be abductedâ (Sephirothâs profile in section 01 âCharacter & Worldâ, âImpressive Wordsâ, page 29): the specific mention of Aerith here seals my decision to translate the line with the pronoun âherâ.
Contrary to Sephirothâs words, this is the first time in
Remake that Cloud â[fails] to protect [Aerith]â, and he hasnât â[lost]â her eitherâ not yet, at least. So why use the words "again" and "loss"? This fifth MOTF must be similar to MOTF 1, in that Sephiroth is referring to Cloudâs guilt surrounding Aerithâs death in OG.
MOTF 6 occurs in chapter 17, in Aerith and Ifalnaâs old room at Shinra HQ. The Whispers swarm Aerith as she tells the party earnestly that she wants to do everything in her power to help her friends and the planet: according to the script notes, it is at this very moment that, âfor some reason, Cloud feels his chest constrict tightlyâ (
FFVII Remake Material Ultimania Plus, VA script notes, âAerith Speaksâ). In the corresponding cutscene, this unpleasant physiological reaction to Aerithâs words makes Cloud glance down at his chest with a confounded frown. This physical response to her speech about wanting to fulfill her duty to the planet implies that Cloud somehow knows deep down that saving the world will cost Aerith her life.
At this point, I noticed that five out of the six MOTFs Cloud experiences in
Remake are triggered by and/or revolve around Aerith specifically, the one exception being a MOTF of the Sector 7 plate fall. One could actually argue that this MOTF revolves around Aerith too, considering the plate fall marks the first time Aerith is taken away from Cloud since reuniting with her in the Sector 5 slums church. This is more than plausible, as MOTF 5 proves that in the wake of the Sector 7 plate fall, Cloudâs main concern is Aerith (see section âII. a)â). How fitting is it, then, that the merc of few wordsâ longest uninterrupted piece of dialogue in all of
Remake is:
âWe found an underground Shinra lab where they've done human testing. This wasn't the first time and it won't be the last. I know these people, and I know they're never gonna let Aerith go. She's the last living Ancient on the planet. Think about what that means to Shinra's scientists. Especially to that son of a bitch Hojo. We're all just numbers and meat to himââ (Remake, chapter 13).
Cloud wouldâve gone on too, had Elmyra and Tifa not stopped him.
At this juncture in my research, my questions were only stacking up. What are these MOTFs? Why is Cloud the only one experiencing them? Why do all of them implicate Aerith? What did the devs hope to accomplish with their inclusion in the game? What do they mean for
Remakeâs story? But most importantly:
II. b) What Does Cloud Know?
The first assertion we have to make is simple, yet essential: the only reason Cloud would experience MOTFs is that whateverâs triggered them is significant to him in one way or another. Some part of him must recognize his triggers for them to be triggers at all. Itâs clear he doesnât consciously understand the meaning of his MOTF triggers, just like his Jenova triggers: for example, Cloud doesnât know why Zackâs name causes him to experience psychic interference, but it sure does. We as players know Cloudâs MOTFs are hinting at Aerithâs fated death because of our awareness of OG, but as a character navigating the OG timeline,
Remake Cloud shouldn't even be unconsciously aware of Aerithâs eventual death in the slightest! Whatever the nature of the MOTFs, itâs essential to understand that if Cloud â[recognizes]â Aerithâs face the first time he sees her, it must mean some part of him knows Aerithâs face in the first place. If this recognition triggers a hallucination of Sephiroth telling Cloud he âcanât protect anyoneâ, it must mean some part of him knows he was once unable to protect Aerith. The same goes for every other MOTF: subconsciously,
Remake Cloud somehow has memories of the OG timeline. Most interestingly, it looks like he either only has OG memories related to Aerith, or like his OG memories of Aerith are simply the only ones prominent enough to trigger his MOTFs. Why and how does
Remake Cloud have memories of OG, and why are they so focused on Aerith in particular? What does he know?
When examining a situation with no explanation, itâs wise to examine similar situations that have already been explained. Maybe the mystery of
Remake Cloudâs MOTFs will become more approachable if we consider the cases of the only other
Remake characters who seem to know the future: Aerith and Sephiroth.
Remake Sephiroth knows the future of the OG timeline because his consciousness exists beyond time in the Lifestream, while
Remake Aerith likely obtained her knowledge of the future from post-OG Aerithâs spirit via the Lifestream. But what about Cloud? Where does his weaker, fragmented knowledge come from?
(continued in
part 2)
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2024.05.16 07:06 Sea-Psychology-1512 AITA for not going to an "old friend's" baby shower?
(Heads up, this is a long one as the background is a lot.)
I (22 F) was invited to my friend's baby shower. For fear and to protect myself due to past trauma, let's name her H. H was my friend since middle school. In high school, she dated G and now they are married and are expecting a baby.
Here's some background info. Before H and G started dating, H, our friends, and I found G and his group of friends annoying. All through high school, G and his group kept making fun of me and annoying me just because they had tried to set me up with one of G's friends, who I kept rejecting. (As a 1st gen, my family had me involved in school and I did after-school activities so I could get into good colleges in the future. I focused on school, and I didn't have much time for friends, much less for a guy. I also didn't want a relationship due to a past event.) Well, even after G's friend took the hit, his group wouldnât leave me alone. My family is fairly known, so everyone knew where we lived. G's group would annoy me at school, which included classes we mightâve had in common, being in the same building, finding me before or after school, and would even drive by my home yelling "That's my girlfriend" at the top of their lungs. H was part of my friend group and she agreed that the guys were being childish and our friend group basically called it harassment. Many times, G's group actually got me in trouble with my parents. My parents would believe them if the group yelled outside the house. The group also called me out on social media once and when I stood up for myself, my family told me to delete what I had commented as they didn't want their perfect girl to be involved in drama. (In my opinion, I donât think my parents wanted their friends to see the colorful language I used.)
Sometime later, H tells our group that she started dating G. They had ups and downs in the relationship. G cheated, he wasn't winning over H's family and wouldn't put her first in some situations. While they were dating, G and his group kept messing with me. When a friend and I planned lunches with H, the plans would automatically involve G last minute, to which my friend and I decided to stay on campus rather than to go with the "happy couple." My friends and I were convinced we would lose H eventually, which little by little, we did. She tried to convince us that G was changing and was trying to change to win over her parents. According to H, G even started staying after school to talk to teachers to get his grades up. None of us actually believed it as the teasing still continued.
Well, since graduation, I haven't spoken to H, or even texted. You know how it is, you go to college, friends grow distant, and because of assignments, there's rarely any time to hang out with anyone. Before H was married, my family and I would invite her to parties. Now this is where this rule might be an A-Hole move. A rule my family follows is that if youâre invited to an event, but don't show up, you are no longer invited to any other events. I always hated this rule because sometimes things happen. The thing is, with H, she always confirms she'll show up, but never does. I didn't invite her anymore after she didn't show up to any event in 2 years as I began to think I lost a friend as with many others. Well, my mother has actually continued to invite H, even after she was married. H continues with the same routine, confirms but doesn't show. I've told the friends I've made through work and college that I fear that one day H might actually show up to an event with her husband and that the same thing as high school might happen again. My friends tell me that since they actually show up, if anything happens, they'll be there to support me as they know I've changed and see I've become more of a bad b. They say that I shouldn't worry because I'm no longer that shy girl, and that I'm no longer defenseless. My friends have also accompanied me on my healing journey as they know Iâve been going to counseling to get over all this trauma as well as other past events.
Now, for the invite. I'll be honest, I didn't know H was married until she changed her status on social media. Yes, we still follow each other. I didn't think she wouldâve ended up with G after everything that happened in their relationship. Months later, maternity pictures were on her page. Sometime later, I got an invite to the baby shower. Now, I know baby shower rules run differently. In Hispanic families, 99% of the time, men are welcome to celebrate as well and itâs not women only. With this, I discussed with my family that I don't want to go because H will have her husband there and G still has his group of friends from what other friends have told me. My mother and sister called me selfish for not going to the party and still living in the past. I told them I understood their point of view, but I told them I didn't want to go to a party where I'd feel uncomfortable. My sister started saying that I was H's friend and that I should be there for her. I then asked her that question about H, stating "Okay then when has she been here for me? She hasn't been to a party or gathering in years when this is the first time she invites me." My sister became silent and went to her room. Later that night, my mom and sister tried to talk to me again. I said no. I told them they could go without me. To make things worse, my family still paints me as the villain. They know I went to counseling, but stopped due to school and work hours. They knew I was basically bullied and harassed at school, and with college and work, Iâm also sleep deprived and my health has become a difficult situation in these last few years. My family told me to go as I would want H to show up for me. But here's the thing, she hasn't shown up for me at all. Any question my family tried to throw at me, I threw it back as if they were asking H about me. (Letâs say dinner was silent that night.)
I spoke to my friends and told them everything that had been going on. They agreed that I shouldn't go as they know I'm not ready to see H or G. They told me that if I was going to be uncomfortable, I shouldn't go. Since they knew about my mental journey, they reminded me that my counselor told me to take things slowly. They said that if I decide to go, to contact our group, and that some of them will accompany me to the baby shower to make sure I stay safe. I thanked them for that and I told them I would update them if anything happened. I asked my grandmother as I wanted the point of view of someone with more life experience. Even she told me not to go and let my mother and sister go alone. She told me that if I'm uncomfortable, she sees no point in siding with her daughter (my mom) when she'd rather protect me, her granddaughter. I did tell her my friendsâ plan. She liked it. My grandmother also knows that because of this situation, my blood pressure might get high again. She told me that if I go with my friends, to take my medication and to tell my friends where Iâll have it in case things go wrong, as she fears I might get a panic attack (Iâve only had one) and she trusts my friends as sheâs met them (before my parents). (I donât take my medication every day as it makes me sleepy, tired, or dizzy. I also donât take it if thereâs a party so I can drink alcohol if I choose to.)
I know that some might think I'm punishing my friend for something she technically had no control over as people marry who they want and she wasnât part of the bullying, but I don't want to be at the baby shower and risk getting made fun off again by her husband and his friends. I also find baby showers boring. Some might think that Iâm holding on to a grudge, but this harassment causes fear as I had also been through worse bullying experiences when I was a child. (I was bullied from 5th grade for being small, all through middle school for being small, people thinking I had money (when I didnât), having a rolling backpack due to back problems, and then harassed by Gâs group in high school.) I donât know what to do as my mother and sister are still pressuring me. My friends have considered taking me out on the day of the baby shower. They know my family wants me to go out with friends more, so my friends plan on telling my family that itâs a âgraduation celebrationâ before the actual graduation party scheduled a week later since some âwonât make itâ ha ha. My friends are truly amazing! I am willing to accept judgment, but I need insight. AITA for not going to the baby shower?
PS: Will probably give an update after the baby shower date. I donât use my computer much since itâs partially broken.
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2024.05.16 06:59 Im_a_little_plum Broke up with my ex and now he is drawing strange cartoon pictures of me and posting them on his art account
My ex and I dated for about 3 months. We had a rule that he wasn't allowed to talk to his most recent ex. Their breakup was very recent so I was uncomfortable with them being in contact. That was one boundary that I put up pretty clearly and we both agreed on it.
Well, we are just chilling one day and I see messages of hers coming in. I demand to see his phone and I see a bunch of recent messages that they exchanged where he even asked her to play video games. So I break up with him right there because he crossed a boundary.
He does not take it well and begs me to give him another chance. I tell him to take all of his stuff and go. So he takes a while to do it and I kick him out.
I still had his location so later that night, I saw him drive to his ex's house. I called him crying, telling him that I was right about him. He leaves me a crazy amount of voicemails and missed calls. After that night, he wouldn't stop trying to reach out to me and it scared me because the texts were so desperate and intensely emotional. I was genuinely nervous about him coming over to yell at me because he seemed so volatile. I blocked him on everything.
The next day, he posted a video of him shaving his long hair short on social media. That freaked me out, he seemed so unwell in that video, so unstable.
So I was right about being scared because he came over to my house to drop off flowers and chocolate(I gave them away), and a card (I threw it out). I unblocked him to tell him that if he came over again, I was going to call the police. I blocked him again after that.
So here comes creepiness. He has been drawing cartoon pictures of me and posting them on his art account. One drawing is of him and I hugging and there is text that accompanies it which says, "Did she think I didn't love her?".
Another is of me as a cartoon, not wearing clothes, my naked cartoon body covered by my hair, with the text saying, "I hope it's not too late". What the fuck man.
The last one is a cartoon of me crouching down with text that says, "Does she think about me like I think about her?".
It is so so so creepy! I just want this whole relationship to never have happened. I have never fallen so out of love before that it has made me hate someone. I know it might sound mean, but I hate him. Like, I fr hate him and I just want him to leave me alone so that I can forget he exists. I hate him so much.
Thank you if you have read this far. It was cathartic writing this.
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2024.05.16 06:53 hear-and_know About hear-and_know reviews
As a way to centralize tarot reading reviews, I thought of creating a subreddit for review-submissions, as I've seen some people do. After I do a reading, I'll ask the querent to leave a review as a post here, if they wish.
After much encouragement by some dear friends to take my readings public, I am slowly coming out of the cave. Since there is no end on the path to perfection, I might as well learn as I walk. There will always be things to learn. I believe keeping this organic process isolated from the whole can hinder it in many ways.
For reference, the decks I use are mostly RWS (for general readings) and Haindl (for readings pertaining to the spiritual path, works of introspection and self-knowledge), but I also have the Thoth tarot "Tarot of the Shamans".
If I don't know the question, or the querent wants a general reading, I'll do the "first operation" of the Golden Dawn to open the reading and discover its main theme and the energies present.. I share pictures simultaneously as I turn each card; I believe this keeps the person connected, and speaks more than just the text interpretation of the spread.
For general situation-readings, I stick to past-present-future spreads, unless specific questions are wanted. I may reformulate the questions asked a little, to allow for clearer answers. For general "life situation" kind of readings, I stick to the celtic cross.
There are no set rules: some readings call for reversals and others don't; some call for specific questions; some call for more cards, others less, and so on.
My future readings are not predictive, but meant to show possible outcomes given current circumstances and energies present.
These are diagnostics, not set in stone. I believe tarot readings should clearly diagnose, and then present a suggested course of action for the best possible outcome, harmonizing the inner and outer planes.
Questions and suggestions are welcome :)
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2024.05.16 06:49 cheinyeanlim Google announces Android 14 for TV, with new energy modes, accessibility features including color correction, picture-in-picture for some TV models, and more
| Google unveils Android 14 for TV, packing new energy modes and groundbreaking accessibility features like color correction. Experience the future with picture-in-picture on select models! Google #Android14 #TVInnovation đșđ Stay ahead of the curve with the latest trends in tech and marketing â join our subreddit community martechnewser today for instant notifications! Google announces Android 14 for TV, with new energy modes, accessibility features including color correction, picture-in-picture for some TV models, and more - After a two-year hiatus, Android TV 14 is being released, bringing new improvements in power consumption, accessibility, and multitasking.
- The update skips directly from Android TV 12 to Android TV 14, due to Google deciding to abandon the Android TV 13 release.
- Android TV 14 introduces three energy modes to optimize power usage, including an "Optimized" mode for regular use and a "Low energy mode" for reduced standby power consumption.
- New accessibility features enhance usability for all users, offering color correction, advanced text options, and alternative navigation methods controlled by remote shortcuts.
- Development tool Compose for TV, entering beta, aims to simplify app creation and ensure consistency across the Android TV ecosystem.
One of the significant upgrades in Android TV 14 is the new picture-in-picture feature, intended for streaming, video conferencing, and smart home applications. This was a feature initially planned for Android TV 13 and has been retroactively applied, highlighting Google's commitment to enhancing multitasking and media consumption experiences on the platform. "We were supposed to get an Android TV 13 release in 2023, but Google ditched the idea at the last second." Despite the technological advancements embedded within Android TV 14, the system doesn't introduce any groundbreaking design changes. It's an intriguing reminder that sometimes, the most impactful updates are under the hood, enhancing functionality without altering aesthetics. submitted by cheinyeanlim to martechnewser [link] [comments] |
2024.05.16 06:46 Future-Comb-4784 New Decent Bengle!
There have been pictures of the machine circulating for a while now, but the machine seems to have received its final design, it feels like the machine has been close to release for several years, but the wait will be over at the end of May, fingers crossed. No technical data is yet revealed or prices! What do you think of the name, Decent seems to be a bit unlucky when it names its products imh.
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2024.05.16 06:34 InnatentiveDemiurge Turtle Beach text scam?
So, starting a few days ago I got texts from 60879 saying they are from Turtle Beach.
1st one mentioned me by name.
2nd one gave me a message saying "My Order has been Shipped", and a fedex tracking order from over a year ago, looking that up gives a picture of a box being delivered to my doorstep over a year ago.
3rd one say something along the lines of "the last 2 messages were sent in error, here's a 10%off code."
Is this some kind of scam where someone's using Turtle Beach's name? Or just a glitch in Turtle Beach's internal order processing system?
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2024.05.16 06:33 hellomot1234 This SB was a scam, right
I am 99% sure it was, but I just wanted to make sure. Unfortunately I can't give pics of the convo as it was on telegram and telegram nukes all the texts before I had a chance to save them.
I met this POT on WYP. Her pictures were very attractive, she was rather young for me but was studying nursing which is a huge green flag, coming from a doctor family. We small talk for abit, she's apparently not have too much success due to scams and what not, etc.
We agreed on a sum for the first date and immediately she says that "if we get along I'm open to more đ". At this point everything just seems to be too good to be true. So the night before the date I decide to checkout her WYP profile one more time only to see that the whole convo is gone, indicating that she probably got her profile deleted. She also had telegram premium, which is a red flag to me because of its more advanced privacy and deletion features.
Come to the date and lo and behold, she gives a speech about being scammed too much so she sends me her PayPal details 2 hours before we were supposed to meet. Bearing in mind we set this up many days beforehand.
So I respectfully told her no but I'm more than happy to give it to her when we meet. She tries fairly hard to persuade me otherwise, so I also her if she can video call. She says yes, but not right now because she's shopping. She sends me a photo of her shopping cart (lol). I say okay, just let me know when you're done.
30 minutes before we meet I ask her is that video call coming? She says no this time because she's "out in public". So I ask her, what is she going to do with her cart full of stuff? Drive to meet me at the location? She says no she's with her mother (wtf?). So I reply to her saying "lol we both know what you really are, but I'm curious, does anyone actually send you money?".
Now this is the part I'm confused by. She gets really defensive and angrily texts me, saying "oh you can't see my profile because I blocked you" and that I'm a scammer and time waster because she's at the location and I'm not. I'm confused because a scammer usually owns up to getting caught or immediately blocks but this person took the time to actually address my suspicions and call me names before blocking me. So were they just a scammer with extra time, or did I mess up?
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2024.05.16 06:32 Savings_Permit7872 A Love Letter to Columbia University
Shortly before a final paper with pre-assigned topics was due for one of my last courses at Columbia University, our professor sent us an email telling us to forego the previous parameters of the essay, and to instead write about the events that had occurred not even forty-eight hours earlier, as well as our reflections on them, to be done in any manner we chose. Here is a very lightly revised version of what I submitted: read it, ignore it, upvote it, downvote it, hate it, love it.
I am prefacing this essay by stating that it is the culmination of several intense emotions that I have been dealing with over the last few weeks, more specifically, the last several days. It is a free-form expression of the many things occupying my mind, and, as such, it may seem overwhelming or disjointed. Nevertheless, I will do my best to convey my feelings into something representative of my beliefs, and my time at this institution. My time at Columbia University has been bookended in an almost comically bad way; it started with Zoom classes during the COVID-19 pandemic, and now it ends with Zoom final exams due to the lockdown of Columbiaâs campus after protests regarding the Israel â Palestine conflict reached a fever pitch not just within Morningside Campus, but the international stage. My classmates and I missed in-person orientation, and now, given recent developments, we will not have a University Commencement, a fact I found out not from Columbia, but a New York Times alert, somehow lowering my opinion of this administrationâs handling of recent events even more. While the circumstances around my time at Columbia have now both begun and finished in the same manner, I am proud to say that I have not. I do not mean that Columbia has simply made me a better writer, a more critical thinker, or more well read, although it certainly has done those things, sometimes forcing me to when I was not particularly in the mood to do so, but those improvements pale in comparison to the maturity and empathy my time at this university has given me.
When the decision to transition to remote learning during the Spring 2020 semester was made, occurring only a short time after I had received my acceptance letter (email), my first thought was how the pandemic would affect my transfer from community college to Columbia in September. Admittedly, this was a selfish perspective, considering the tremendous challenges that many would endure during the ensuing lockdowns and other upheavals of life. My concerns were solely focused on myself because I was on a simple track to graduate, place my degree on my resumé, and continue my trajectory of military service to college to employment, leaving little else to consideration, to include other people who were not in my immediate circle. Sitting here now, two weeks from graduation, with a job at a Fortune 500 company lined up, I should be happy, with the plans I had made years ago coming to fruition. Yet I cannot help feeling a sense of sadness and concern for the school I have spent years of my life at, and for the world as a whole.
James Hatch, a former member of the United Statesâs elite Naval Special Warfare Development Group, or DEVGRU, for short, more commonly known by its nickname, Seal Team Six, famous for its involvement in the killing of Osama Bin Laden and the rescue of the
Maersk Alabama Captain Richard Phillips from pirates, amongst other things, spent over twenty years in the military. After being wounded on a mission to rescue American serviceman sergeant Bowe Bergdahl from enemy forces, he was medically discharged, and would eventually attend Yale University. While there, he wrote a piece titled
My Semester with the Snowflakes (please give this a read, it will help people who have never been in the military understand its culture, along with some of the challenges veterans face when transitioning to college)
, where he details his initial discomfort with being in a vastly different environment than the military, surrounded by individuals who possessed opinions and beliefs contrary to the ones he was accustomed to. He recalls witnessing a student protest the country he spent over two decades serving by coating her hand in red paint, and leaving a palm print on an American flag, and details his shock when a classmate of his explained to him what a âsafe spaceâ was, as well as his pride when he began to understand the nuances of life both inside and outside of the nation he dedicated twenty-six years to.
I can relate to Mr. Hatch, (despite my service paling in comparison to his, as well as the fact that Columbia is far superior to Yale), because, like his friends who make fun of him for attending college with a bunch of âsnowflakes,â mine do the same. More significantly, however, his personal growth during his time at school is something that I have experienced myself. When I started at Columbia, I did not even know which major I would choose, and was largely lost in a world very different than the one I had come from. Despite this, I made the decision to avoid communities such as MilVets and the students who made it very clear that they came from a military background, with their style of dress and demeanor, not because those organizations and individuals are a detriment; I know for a fact that MilVets has helped countless students succeed at Columbia and beyond, and the veterans that I have relationships with are all phenomenal people, but because I wanted to pressure myself into being exposed to something different. I was uncomfortable at first, but this turned out to be the right decision. I learned as much from simply talking to people whom I would normally never converse with about topics and ideas that I had never encountered as I did during classes about great works of art, polar and Cartesian coordinates, literature, astronomy, the list goes on.
If the protests about the Israel â Palestine conflict had occurred when I first started at Columbia, I would have been frustrated by the students taking up space, forcing us to be funneled on to campus by restricted access points and identification checks. Likely irritated by the disturbance of the quiet during finals season, I would have agreed with the people who called for students to simply focus on their assignments and stop inconveniencing others by shouting about something occurring on the other side of the world. Instead, I decided to learn about the conflict, educating myself about both sides of a war that has roots extending back millennia. While Columbia University did not agree to the demands of the protestors, they achieved something else they surely desired, reaching a goal they did not state to President Shafik and her advisors: they brought attention to their cause by educating at least one additional person about it.
After reading, talking to people, listening to input from students within various classes, and understanding that things such as the intertwined nature of financial workings, as well as conflicts not just in the Middle East, but all over the world, are a level of complexity that baffles some of the most brilliant minds of ours and previous generations, I will leave my thoughts about Israel and Palestine separate from this paper. I recognize that it is important to choose a side, as remaining impartial helps no one. However, when every news agency, group and individual makes their voice heard, satirical sources such as The Onion make
these kind of posts, or Adult Swimâs Rick, the nihilistic, narcissistic, psychopathic, misanthropic lead character from the series
Rick and Morty, addresses the conflict in
this manner, I feel that it is better to relegate myself to a much smaller part of this debate, namely the occurrences on Columbia Universityâs Morningside Campus.
During basic training for the United States Army, a sense of brotherhood and camaraderie is hammered into recruitsâ identities. When you graduate and are assigned to a unit, one where you could be thousands of miles from home on the opposite side of the country, or even in a completely different country, serving on one of the international bases, approaching someone who you have never met before is easy. Talking to them about shared experiences and stories you have in common, and the bonding that occurs, is the product of an indoctrination process and lifestyle that has existed longer than any of us have been alive, and is proof of its effectiveness. This sense of familiarity tends to continue even when one leaves the military. The Veterans of Foreign Wars community is a place for prior servicemembers of all conflicts to share a drink, a laugh, and sometimes a tear. When I go to the Veterans Administration Hospital for periodic check-ups or the occasional injury, men and woman wearing hats commemorating their service during Vietnam waiting for their appointments greet me with a smile and a handshake, as if we have known each other for years. While working at a golf clubâs greens department before I transferred to Columbia from community college, a coworker of mine who had served in the Gulf War had heard from our supervisor that I had been in the Army, and he introduced himself to me on my first day, before anyone else, telling me that if I needed anything, I only had to ask. This camaraderie has expanded to encompass not just veterans, but first responders such as firemen, EMTâs, and the police as well.
Underneath the picture on my driverâs license, the word âveteranâ is emblazoned next to a star, written in bright red text and all capital letters. I know for a fact that this one-and-a-half-inch indicator has helped me during interactions with law enforcement on multiple occasions. Only earlier this semester, during Presidentsâ Day weekend, I went upstate to spend time with my family. While driving back, in an effort to make the seven-hour trip at a reasonable time, I was stopped for going twenty miles-per-hour over the speed limit. The officer who pulled me over, initially reserved, became noticeably more friendly when I handed him my license and registration. Ultimately, he gave me what amounted to a parking ticket for my actions, rather than the point-incurring, heavily fined moving violation he could have charged me with.
The âThin Blue Line,â as it is known, is a reference to the idea that the police are the barrier between law abiding citizens and criminals, order and chaos. The most common representation of this concept is a black-and-white American flag, with a single blue line in the place where a red or white stripe would normally be. This style has been expanded to include numerous other colors representing other first-responders: green for the military, red and white no longer to be interpreted as the traditional stripes of the American flag, but instead meant to represent the fire department and paramedics, and even grey for corrections officers. Seeing the appropriation of one of the most iconic symbols in the world, one that flies above the White House, schools, homes, national and international events, and even the Moon, I can say, as someone who has been unwillingly entangled within that appropriation, is nothing short of terrifying.
The fact that these entities and their supporters have literally sewn themselves into the fabric of the symbol of our nation makes one think that there is little room for the countless other occupations, aspects and people that make up this country. The idea of the police being the sole protectors of our society is patently absurd, and all one must do is point out the many instances of police brutality occurring over the years to refute it. I find myself thinking of how much power the officer who stopped me just three months ago had over me. Initially, I was happy that I had received a slap on the wrist, but recently I have found myself wondering what if my license did not state that I was a veteran, would he have charged me with a ticket that would have had much more serious implications? What if he was simply having a bad day, and he decided he did not like the look of me, or the color of my car, and I was the one who he ultimately decided to vent his frustrations on? This traffic infraction, an incredibly small incident compared to all the turmoil in the world, one that involves two strangers, supposedly bonded by our professions, on the side of a quiet, New York highway, serves as a metaphor to me, reminding me of the power structures at play on a much larger scale.
On April 22
nd, 2024, I received
this email, one of the many Clery Crime Alerts that students are automatically sent. An affiliate of Columbia University had their car stolen at gunpoint by two masked men on Claremont Avenue, not even a five-minute walk from campus. I skimmed the report, and almost immediately forgot about it, recognizing that crime is an inevitability in major cities, and that I needed to start my commute to school. Days later, on the night of April 30
th, 2024, I received another email from Columbia, containing one of the most ominous messages I had ever seen, one that put the kind of fear in my heart that not even the alert of an armed carjacking could. Columbiaâs Emergency Management Operations Team, offering no explanations, specifications, or even a greeting or sign-off, wrote in bold letters these three sentences: âShelter in place for your safety due to heightened activity on the Morningside campus. Non-compliance may result in disciplinary action. Avoid the area until further notice.â Due to the protests on campus during recent weeks, President Shafik testifying before Congress, Columbiaâs role as one of the main catalysts for student protests around the country, and the occupation of Hamilton Hall occurring in the earlier hours of that day, it was not hard to figure out what the email was referencing. Over the next several hours, I followed news agencies, remained glued to the Columbia subreddit, and listened to WKCR, in awe of these eighteen- to twenty-two-year-old students putting themselves at risk to deliver on the ground, accurate, unbiased coverage of one of the most significant events in the schoolâs history.
While tracking the events from multiple perspectives, to include the social media accounts of those near and on campus live streaming them, I held out hope that the university would make good on their promise from several days earlier to not invite the NYPD back, but a frightening picture began to unfold, one that I was intimately familiar with. One WKCR reporter stated that 114
th street had so many officers on it that he could not see the asphalt of the road beneath them, and I knew that the staging area the NYPD had chosen was one of the best routes for moving towards what the military, and presumably law enforcement, would call an âobjective.â The officers cleared the smaller âobjective,â the largely unoccupied tents in front of Butler, and then moved towards Hamilton Hall, ordering even those not associated with its occupation to disperse, raising my stress levels and likely those of others, as it is rarely a good sign when police do not want their actions recorded and archived. After the initial entry to campus and clearing of areas and people in the immediate vicinity of Hamilton Hall, came the Long-Range Acoustic Device, or LRAD, a device that makes a megaphone sound like a whisper, and one known for its crowd-control potential, capable of producing sounds loud enough to cause damage to ear-drums, nausea, and headaches, ordering individuals to clear away. The NYPD began its execution of tactics in a way that my fellow soldiers and I used to rehearse, tactics I never dreamed that I would witness outside of the military, and certainly not by police officers who vastly outnumbered unarmed students on their own campus. The NYPD created a perimeter, or a âsecond layer of securityâ to both provide reinforcements for the officers entering the building, and to prevent the fleeing of what are called âsquirters,â or individuals who attempt to escape the building after the raid begins. While the âbreachâ team moved towards the front doors, using tools from a âhooligan kit,â such as bolt cutters, hand-held battering rams and crowbars, a siege machine was brought in to allow access from a window; when taking over a building, the idea is to enter it from as many different directions as possible to better disorient and overwhelm its occupants. Flash-bang grenades, described as non-lethal, but known to have harmful effects, were thrown inside, presumably before entering any room, hallway, or otherwise enclosed area to minimize the resistance of anyone unfortunate enough to be on the receiving end of what can only be described as an assault on the visual and auditory senses. According to the Manhattan District Attorney, one of the officers inside Hamilton Hall had what is called in the military a ânegligent discharge,â meaning his firearm went off unintentionally. While no one was hurt, the question remains why at least one, and more likely, numerous other officers were carrying guns loaded with live ammunition in the first place, when they so drastically outmatched the protestors in numbers and equipment. Additionally, a negligent discharge is an act of incompetence that would result in an active-duty soldier facing serious consequences, and derision from his peers. So far, the officer remains defended by his coworkers, and unpunished by his superiors.
As all this unfolded, I communicated with my friends from the past and present. My friends from the military checked on me to ensure that I was okay, as did my friends from school. The difference in how they viewed these events highlights what I believe is the change in myself that I stated I am most proud of at the beginning of this paper. My friends from the military were commenting that the assertion of order and control by way of militarized tactics was necessary, not concerning themselves with the human toll and destruction of trust that came along with it. Conversely, my schoolmates lamented the brutality and overstepping of boundaries that the NYPD and Columbiaâs administration committed, one that turned a place meant to be a beacon of free speech, expression, and ideas, into what is now a police-state with strict control over who enters it.
My education inside and outside the classroom at this institution has challenged, thrilled, and changed me. Sitting here now, at the end of this paper, the end of the semester, and the end of my time at Columbia University, I am left feeling confused and sad regarding recent events, but also hopeful for the future. I know from experience that the students, teachers, and culture of this school have the power to encourage critical thinking and initiate personal growth. If it did those things for me, surely it can do the same for others
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2024.05.16 06:27 lag-gai To all who are not studying
(Going to be a long post ) Ye post unke liye hai jo padh mhi rahe hain par sapne abhi bhi iit se neeche ke nhi hain. Iss saal jee mains diya, boards diye, kuch aur entrances diye . When i was in 12th, after wasting 11th i wanted to become the - abse sirf padhai aur kuch nahi - student. April gaya, may gaya, june , july , august gaya. Mid terms ae, tab laga ab to padhna hi hai . Strategy videos of scoring 99%ile in 4 months took over kyunki 99 percentile se neeche sochna to gunha hain na! Phir ai 99 %ile in 3 months , then 2 months , then 1 month. Phir jan attempt ke ek hafte pehle how to get 90 percentile in one week . Nhi hua kuch boards diye , april attempt diya . Nhi ai yr rank! Mains mein 60 percentile Now, do I regret for not studying? Yes. Can I change the results of this year? No. Will I get a very good govt college everyone dreams of? No. Par ab regret se kya hoga? Kuch nhi Abhi jo log 11th mein hain, 12th mein hain, you might be feeling ki abhi to bohot time hai. Nahi hai. Time aise jaega ki pata bhi nhi chalega. I got 60 percentile in mains. Pata hai jab mains ka score calculate kiye to 47 ban Raha tha. There wasn't one chapter from whole 12th and 11th I could point my finger and say ki isse koi bhi question dedo, I'll do it. Not a single one. Jab marks calculate kiye to laga ki yar agar har mahine pcm mein ek ek chapter bhi Kiya hota to atleast kuch college to mil jata. Kuch to milta. The habits that destroyed me were yt shorts, series, movies, songs. No relationship shit aur anything. It was all me, enough to ruin my exams. Boards ka result check Kiya and you won't believe how fucking happy I was to pass the jee criteria of 75% in boards. How happy. But this is not what I imagined my life to be after 12th, did I? No. Koi nhi karta yr! I'm searching for colleges nowadays. The colleges I've never heard Of, jinke reviews bhi ache nhi , im praying ki usi mein hi jae. Kahi to ho jae. Kisi college mein. Jinke naam tak nhi sune the ,unke bhi cutoff clear nhi ho rahi. And I'll probably go in a college jiska maine 2 saal mein kisi se naam bhi nhi suna tha. I'm searching for a college jiski placement thodi to decent ho. But I. Sab ka kyaal tab kyu nhi aya jab I wasted my time? Jab I did not study when I could fucking have? Ab lagta hai ki kitna aasan tha padhna. Padhi, exam do aur college le jao. I made plans which I never executed Most of my friends have got above 90 percentile. I can't even text or call them without thinking that kya soch rahe honge vo. The worst is disappointing the ones who trusted you, gave you everything you asked for. tumhare sirf ek baar mangne se tumhe vo cheez laake de di. Apne parents. Meri maa ka sapna tha ki main IIT delhi jau. She used to be so happy jab vo bolti thi. I broke it. I fucking broke it. She still supports me, still cooks my fav dishes, still smiles at me , i am lucky and blessed to have a family jo mujhe har failure pe samjhati hai aur support karti hai. My mom still loves and cares for me . She still talks to me. But it still hurts jab unhone bola ki humein bata do agar humein zyada hi expectations laga li ho tumse aur humein hi soch liya ho ki humara bacha to acha kar hi lega. She isn't wrong. She isn't. Ek hota hai aapne mehnat Kari and something happened which was out of your control which led to a bad result. And ek hota hai jab aap mehnat nhi karte and you know you deserve that shitty result . Sabse bura tab lagta hai when i think ki i know i have the brain and i can study and i could have cleared the exam with a good result. But kabhi padhai seriously hi nhi li. No one would believe me if i said ki i like to study. Bhai mujhe sach mein seekhna acah lagta tha. Jab cheezein samajh aati thi to alag hi khishi hoti thi. Alag hi. Par maine kabhi consistently efforts nhi lagae. And that led to the downfall. Life mein na, ek na ek point par aapko ruk kar sochna hoga ki bhai main kar kya raha hu? Hum sab ko pata hai kya karna hai , mujhe bhi pata tha. You all fucking know that YouTube, insta is not going to help you. Ye sab na bolne ki batein hoti hai ki jee doesn't matter, ur rank doesn't decide your futue. My rank is 5L. I don't know what to do. But one thing ik is rank fucking matters. Mere peeche 7-8 lakh bache hain aur aisa nhi hai ki humara kych nhi hoga. Hoga. Kuch to ho hi jaega. Par abhi at this moment i have no fucking idea ki kya hoga. I can't tell about others. But for me i know mere paas time, resources, supportive environment, saare sukh suvidha thi and i could have easily stopped my self and my family from getting into this situation. Drop isn't really an option as my family thinks that 97-96 percentile isn't really possible for someone who scored 60 this year. And vo apni jagah sahi bhi hain . They trusted me and i failed. Now its their decision and i will accept jo bhi vo bolenge. Will yalk about it in some later posts. To abhi bhi time hai , sudhar jao . Meri tuition teacher kehti thi- life mein ek goal hona bohot zaroori hai. And today i understand her words. Ek goal banao. Not necessary ki jee ho. Aur bohot kuch hai duniya mein. Because you might or might not realize, but financially independent hona life mein bohot zaroori hai.Mujhe padhai ke alawa koi aisi skill nhi aati jispe main depended rahu. Time waste mat karo. Kuch seeko. Kuch bhi useful. Don't just pass your time. Just. Don't. Padhai karo. Aur agar vo nhi kar rahe to koi skill develop karo . Downfall hota hai life mein , kabhi aisi cheez ki vajah se jise hum vontrol kar sakte hain aur kabhi aise cheezon ki vajah se jise hum control nhi kar sakte. And it's important, ki jo humare control mein hain , hum usse kharaab na hone de. Life ko jeeyo. I won't say ki sirf padhai karo. Nahi. Live. Be happy. Dance. Enjoy. Padhai ke alawa bhi bohot cheezein aapko success dilati hain . But padhai ek kaafi hadd tak safe and secure way hai to success. Learn and live please All the best (Spelling vagera pe zyada dhyaan mat dena, typing karte hue error ho gaya hoga. Post ko samajhna)
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