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This list is emotional states from other countries and languages. If you see anything here that isn't actually part of a different language and can correct it, there is great appreciation for the help. It takes a whole lot of research to find lists that are accurate and I try, but can't get everything right. Let me know if it's outright wrong or needs to be edited for the correct definition. I am just one gal writing stuff at a snails pace 🐌.

Hüzün (Turkish) - a deep, melancholic yearning or emotional state.😏
Mono no aware (Japanese) - the awareness of the impermanence of all things, leading to a deep appreciation for the transient beauty of life.🥹
Saudade (Portuguese) - a profound, nostalgic longing for something or someone that is absent.

😊 4. Natsukashii (Japanese) - a sentimental longing for the past, with a mix of happiness and sadness. 😌

Tarab (Arabic) - the emotional ecstasy or enchantment experienced while listening to music.

🤩 6. Mbuki-mvuki (Bantu) - the irresistible urge to "shuck off" one's clothes as a form of spontaneous dancing.
🫨 7. Sukha (Sanskrit) - genuine happiness arising from contentment and a sense of well-being.
🤗 8. Gigil (Tagalog) - the irresistible urge to pinch or squeeze something incredibly cute. 😁

Gönnen (German) - the pleasure derived from seeing another person succeed or be happy. 😄
Satori (Japanese) - a sudden, profound sense of spiritual awareness or enlightenment. 😱
Fernweh (German) - a deep ache or longing for far-off places and the desire to travel. 😖
Komorebi (Japanese) - the interplay between light and leaves when sunlight filters through trees. 🥲
Kilig (Tagalog) - the thrilling, giddy feeling of romantic excitement. 😂
Ubuntu (Nguni Bantu) - a sense of shared humanity and interconnectedness.

😗 15. Boketto (Japanese) - the act of gazing vacantly into the distance without thinking.
😦 16. Hygge (Danish) - a cozy and comfortable feeling, often associated with simple pleasures and warmth. 😉

Amae (Japanese) - the expectation of indulgence or special treatment in interpersonal relationships. 😘
Fika (Swedish) - the ritual of taking a break to enjoy coffee and conversation.

☺️ 19. Ukiyo (Japanese) - the floating world; living in the moment, detached from the bothers of life.
👁️ 20. Sankofa (Akan) - the importance of learning from the past to build a successful future.
🏆 21. La douleur exquise (French) - the exquisite pain of wanting someone who you know you can never have.
🥴 22. Mudita (Sanskrit) - the joy that comes from witnessing the happiness of others. 😆

Yūgen (Japanese) - an awareness of the profound grace and subtlety of the universe.

😊 24. Iki (Japanese) - the cultivation of a sophisticated and refined life. 🤓

Inshallah (Arabic) - a phrase expressing the hope that God's will be done. 😐
Dépaysement (French) - the feeling of being in a foreign country, experiencing a new culture.

😙 27. Gezelligheid (Dutch) - a sense of coziness, warmth, and comfort in social situations. 🫨

Jayus (Indonesian) - a joke so poorly told and unfunny that one cannot help but laugh. 🤣
Pura vida (Spanish) - a philosophy of life emphasizing simplicity, happiness, and a positive attitude.

🥝 30. Sehnsucht (German) - an intense, inconsolable longing for an unattainable desire. 🐌

Tatemae and Honne (Japanese) - the contrast between one's true feelings and the facade presented to society.

🥳 32. Zanshin (Japanese) - a state of relaxed awareness, particularly in the face of danger.
😑 33. Mamihlapinatapai (Yaghan) - a shared look of longing and mutual desire between two people who are too shy to initiate something.
🙄 34. Að jenna (Icelandic) - to endure or withstand a difficult situation with patience and dignity.
😲 35. Gemütlichkeit (German) - the warmth and friendliness that creates a sense of belonging. 🤯

Wabi-sabi (Japanese) - finding beauty in imperfections, impermanence, and the natural cycle of growth and decay.

😷 37. Komorebi (Swahili) - the presence of someone leaving their fingerprints on your heart.
🤡 38. Tingo (Pascuense) - the act of gradually stealing all the possessions of a neighbor by borrowing and not returning.
🥶 39. Nunchi (Korean) - the ability to gauge others' moods and emotions and react appropriately.
😏 40. Neko-neko (Indonesian) - the feeling of wanting to experience something for the first time all over again.
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Mizpah (Hebrew) - the emotional bond between people separated by distance or death.

🌚 42. Bilita mpash (Bantu) - the national pride and sense of community felt when seeing a fellow countryman succeed.
🫡 43. Baqir (Arabic) - the profound realization of how insignificant and small one is in the grand scheme of the universe.
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Ilinx (French) - the strange excitement of wanton destruction. 👹
Vorfreude (German) - the joyful, intense anticipation that comes from imagining future pleasures. 👿
Sobremesa (Spanish) - the time spent lingering at the table after a meal, enjoying conversation and company.
Culaccino (Italian) - the mark left on a table by a cold glass.

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Waldeinsamkeit (German) - the feeling of being alone in the woods and connected to nature.

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Kalsarikännit (Finnish) - the feeling of getting drunk at home, alone, in your underwear.

🎉 50. Dadirri (Australian Aboriginal) - a deep, spiritual awareness and the act of reflective and respectful listening. 🌜🌛

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Over the course of the past few months I have been working on compiling a list of my 500 favorite songs. It was sort of challenge that I gave myself and I'm super pumped with how it turned out. There were a few rules (only 5 songs per artist being the big rule, among a few others), and here's the list I came up with. Thought it was fun, so wanted to share here and see if it might spark any discussion about song placement, lack of songs/artists, or see if anyone had any similar lists. All thoughts are welcome! (and if you don't care to comb through all 500 songs for your favorite song or artist I'm more than happy to help you track 'em down)

Trash Panda - Aging out of the 20th Century
Djo - Roddy
The Beatles - Don't Let Me Down
Snail Mail - Heat Wave
Phoebe Bridgers - Savior Complex
Joji - SLOW DANCING IN THE DARK
The Shins - The Fear
Talking Heads - This Must Be the Place (Naive Melody)
The Cranberries - Linger
Post Animal - Ralphie
Hop Along - Not Abel
The Beach Boys - Heroes And Villains
Electric Light Orchestra - Livin' Thing
The Monkees - As We Go Along
Blondie - Heart Of Glass
The Strokes - Oblivius
Chet Baker - It's Always You
The Beatles - Rain
Electric Light Orchestra - Telephone Line
Husbands - Must Be a Cop
Faces - Ooh La La
The Flaming Lips - Do You Realize??
Frank Ocean - Nights
Harry James - It's Been a Long, Long Time
The Turtles - Happy Together
Etta James - At Last
The Zombies - The Way I Feel Inside
The Beatles - Here, There And Everywhere
The Beach Boys - God Only Knows
Kanye West - Father Stretch My Hands Pt. 1
Briston Maroney - Sinkin'
John Lennon - Oh My Love
Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass - Ladyfingers
Squirrel Flower - Headlights
The Backseat Lovers - Maple Syrup
The B-52's - Rock Lobster
George Harrison - All Things Must Pass
Snail Mail - Ben Franklin
Laura Elliott - Grass Stains
Djo - Chateau (Feel Alright)
Tame Impala - Eventually
The Backseat Lovers - Snowbank Blues
Claude Debussy - Clair de Lune
The Weeknd - Save Your Tears
Talking Heads - Thank You for Sending Me an Angel
The Zombies - Time of the Season
The War On Drugs - Nothing to Find
Queen - Brighton Rock
The Dream Academy - Please, Please, Please Let Me Get What I Want
The B-52's - Strobe Light
The Cranberries - Dreams
Fugees - Killing Me Softly With His Song
Molchat Doma - Тоска
Tyler, The Creator - ARE WE STILL FRIENDS?
The Mamas & The Papas - Dream A Little Dream Of Me
The Chords - Sh-Boom
The Beatles - The Abbey Road Medley
The Ronettes - Be My Baby
The Who - Baba O'Riley
Dr. Dog - Where'd All the Time Go?
M83 - My Tears Are Becoming A Sea
Billie Eilish - everything i wanted
Outkast - Hey Ya!
Nat King Cole - Orange Colored Sky
The Notorious B.I.G. - Hypnotize
Four Tops - Reach Out I'll Be There
Foreign Air - Shut Up and Show Me
Leonard Cohen - So Long, Marianne
dodie - If I'm Being Honest
Briston Maroney - June
Post Malone - Sunflower
John Lennon - Isolation
Buddy Holly & The Crickets - Not Fade Away
Phoebe Bridgers - I Know The End
Kanye West - All Falls Down
Alvvays - Adult Diversion
John Lennon - Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy)
Clairo - Amoeba
The Beach Boys - I Know There's An Answer
Paul McCartney - Let Me Roll It
Frank Ocean - Ivy
Radiohead - Motion Picture Soundtrack
Djo - Mutual Future (Repeat)
Phoebe Bridgers - Scott Street
Childish Gambino - Me and Your Mama
Pink Floyd - Astronomy Domine
The Pied Pipers - Dream
The Beach Boys - All I Wanna Do
Djo - Change
Второй этаж поражает - Крайности
Little Richard - Lucille
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard - Shanghai
Chet Baker - Deep In A Dream
The Beatles - It's All Too Much
Post Animal - Dirtpicker
The B-52's - Love Shack
EDEN - foreve/over
Kanye West - Ultralight Beam
The Zombies - Going Out Of My Head
Talking Heads - Found a Job
Snail Mail - Pristine
Tom Tom Club - Genius of Love
Tears For Fears - Everybody Wants To Rule The World
WILLIS - I Think I Like When It Rains
Chet Baker - But Not For Me
Naked Eyes - Always Something There to Remind Me
Tyler, The Creator - GONE, GONE / THANK YOU
Djo - Half Life
Trash Panda - Check Please
Briston Maroney - Deep Sea Diver
Beach Fossils - This Year
Momma - Medicine
Hop Along - Prior Things
Talking Heads - Road to Nowhere
Electric Light Orchestra - Turn to Stone
Briston Maroney - It's Not My Fault
Tyler, The Creator - NEW MAGIC WAND
Snail Mail - Headlock
Phil Collins - Take Me Home
Gotye - Somebody That I Used To Know
The Beach Boys - Do It Again
Tame Impala - Breathe Deeper
Ella Fitzgerald - Misty
Phoebe Bridgers - Waiting Room
Kanye West - Runaway
Daft Punk - Get Lucky (feat. Pharrell Williams and Nile Rodgers)
Dire Straits - Money for Nothing
Kendrick Lamar - Alright
Black Country, New Road - Concorde
George Harrison - If Not for You
Harry Styles - Cherry
Ms. Lauryn Hill - Doo Wop (That Thing)
Paul McCartney - Junk
Wings - Maybe I'm Amazed [Live]
Talking Heads - Houses in Motion
Del Water Gap - Ode to a Conversation Stuck in Your Throat
Pixies - Where Is My Mind?
Queen - Seven Seas Of Rhye
Paul McCartney - Jet
Sufjan Stevens - Death with Dignity
A Flock Of Seagulls - I Ran (So Far Away)
Tame Impala - Let It Happen
Led Zeppelin - Whole Lotta Love
Clairo - Management
Tommy James & The Shondells - I Think We're Alone Now
Fergie - Clumsy
Childish Gambino - This Is America
Prefab Sprout - The King of Rock 'N' Roll
Joy Again - Looking Out for You
Beach House - Space Song
John Lennon - Mind Games
The Weeknd - Gasoline
Weezer - Buddy Holly
Phoebe Bridgers - Sidelines
Tame Impala - New Person, Same Old Mistakes
Lana Del Rey - A&W
The Dillards - I've Just Seen a Face
The Doors - Break on Through (To the Other Side)
Julie London - I'm Glad There Is You
2Pac - California Love
Dean Martin - Everybody Loves Somebody
Snail Mail - Anytime
The Strokes - The Adults Are Talking
Jordana, TV Girl - Better in the Dark
Juice WRLD - Hide (feat. Seezyn)
The Wild Reeds - Get Better
Finom - Mine
Hop Along - One That Suits Me
The Killers - Mr. Brightside
Michael Cera - Clay Pigeons
Clairo - Bags
Prince - Let's Go Crazy
The Zombies - She's Not There
Blackstreet - No Diggity
Frank Sinatra - I've Got You Under My Skin
John Denver - Take Me Home, Country Roads
Harry James - I'm Beginning to See The Light
The Clash - London Calling
Charles Bradley - Changes
Buddy Holly - (Ummmm, Oh Yeah) Dearest
Eagles - Seven Bridges Road [Live]
Moxie - Honey
Faces - Stay with Me
Post Animal - How Do You Feel
New Order - Age of Consent
Natalie Imbruglia - Torn
Lana Del Rey - Doin' Time
Twin Peaks - Blue Coupe
Kanye West - Gold Digger
Fruit Bats - The Bottom of It
Frank Sinatra - Somethin' Stupid
Lorde - Perfect Places
Martha Tilton - Exactly Like You
King Crimson - 21st Century Schizoid Man
Glen Campbell - Southern Nights
Claire Rosinkranz - Frankenstein
Guillemots - Made-Up Lovesong #43
Fleetwood Mac - Say You Love Me
Frankie Valli - Can't Take My Eyes off You
The Crickets - Don't Ever Change
Paul Anka - Put Your Head On My Shoulder
George Harrison - Isn't It a Pity
Trash Panda - Off
Super Besse - Holod
Beyoncé - Hold Up
Charlie Burg - I Don't Wanna Be Okay Without You
Eagles - Peaceful Easy Feeling
Ella Fitzgerald - It's A Lovely Day Today
PERMSKY KRAY - Дорогой Человек
The Little Dippers - Forever
The B-52's - There's a Moon in the Sky (Called the Moon)
Patti Page - Old Cape Cod
Daft Punk - Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger
The Soggy Bottom Boys - I Am A Man Of Constant Sorrow
Trash Panda - Things Will Never Change
Hop Along - Well-dressed
Sixpence None The Richer - Kiss Me
TV Girl - Daughter of a Cop
LAUNDRY DAY - Jane
Tyler, The Creator - EARFQUAKE
Sigue Sigue Sputnik - Love Missile F1-11
Joji - Gimme Love
The Backseat Lovers - Pool House
The Weeknd - Take My Breath
Mild High Club - Homage
Doc Watson - Am I Born to Die?
Daniel Caesar - Streetcar
The Kinks - Sunny Afternoon
John Lennon - #9 Dream
Tame Impala - Elephant
Chuck Berry - You Never Can Tell
Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here
KIDS SEE GHOSTS - 4th Dimension
Soft Cell - Tainted Love
The B-52's - Song for a Future Generation
Gnarls Barkley - Crazy
Lana Del Rey - Blue Jeans
Billie Eilish - Halley's Comet
Glenn Miller - In the Mood
Kid Bloom - Control
The Cinematic Orchestra - To Build A Home
Marvin Gaye - I Heard It Through The Grapevine
Brenda Lee - If You Love Me (Really Love Me)
TV Girl - Lovers Rock
Art Lown - Knew You Well
Dean Martin - Ain't That A Kick In The Head
Miniature Tigers - Like or Like Like
Electric Light Orchestra - Sweet Talkin' Woman
The Hunts - Ages
The Cars - Good Times Roll
Bill Withers - Lovely Day
Drake - God's Plan
Kansas - Point of Know Return
The Neighbourhood - Stargazing
The Clash - Rock the Casbah
Hop Along - What the Writer Meant
Briston Maroney - Under My Skin
Jack Stauber - Buttercup
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard - Ya Love
Ginger Root - Loretta
Thompson Twins - Hold Me Now
Frank Ocean - Pyramids
Kate Bush - Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)
Destroy Boys - I Threw Glass at My Friend's Eyes and Now I'm on Probation
Mild High Club - Dionysian State
Franz Ferdinand - Take Me Out
Kevin Abstract - Empty
The Frights - Crust Bucket
Stealers Wheel - Stuck In The Middle With You
The Shins - Fighting in a Sack
fun. - We Are Young (feat. Janelle Monáe)
Lil Uzi Vert - Money Longer
Miniature Tigers - Cannibal Queen
The Doors - Touch Me
Jean Dawson - Clear Bones
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard - Catching Smoke
Molchat Doma - Люди Надоели
The Go-Go's - Our Lips Are Sealed
Billie Eilish - ocean eyes
BOYO - Crown
The 1975 - Somebody Else
Husbands - She's a Betty
Syd Barrett - If It's In You
Trash Panda - Atlanta Girls
Frank Ocean - Godspeed
Alice Phoebe Lou - Glow
Childish Gambino - Redbone
New Order - Blue Monday
Post Animal - Schedule
Harry Styles - Fine Line
Harry James - I'll Get By (As Long As I Have You)
Depeche Mode - Never Let Me Down Again
Chet Baker - I Fall In Love Too Easily
The Cranberries - Put Me Down
John Mayer - Edge of Desire
George Harrison - All Those Years Ago
Electric Light Orchestra - The Diary of Horace Wimp
Alex Clare - Too Close
Eric B. & Rakim - Know The Ledge
Peter Frampton - Show Me The Way [Live]
Simon & Garfunkel - Mrs. Robinson
Black Eyes - Deformative
The Righteous Brothers - Unchained Melody
Bonny Light Horseman - Deep In Love
The Walker Brothers - The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore
Cage The Elephant - Cigarette Daydreams
Hot Flash Heat Wave - Raindrop
Clairo - Sofia
Kendrick Lamar - PRIDE.
Camille Saint-Saëns - The Swan
Weezer - Say It Ain't So
C418 - Sweden
Lana Del Rey - Let The Light In (feat. Father John Misty)
The Postal Service - Such Great Heights
Pickin' On Series - Those to Come
Lana Del Rey - Grandfather please stand on the shoulders of my father while he's deep-sea fishing (feat. RIOPY)
John Mayer - Moving On and Getting Over
Field Medic - POWERFUL LOVE
Cage The Elephant - Flow
Joji - Run
The Who - Won't Get Fooled Again
Boston - Peace of Mind
Ben E. King - This Magic Moment
David Bowie - Starman
Beastie Boys - Sabotage
Harry Belafonte - Banana Boat (Day-O)
Gene Krupa & His Orchestra - Rhumboogie
The Cardigans - Lovefool
The Kinks - You Really Got Me
The Zombies - She's Coming Home
Michael Jackson - Thriller
Moxie - Blue Skies
The Mamas & The Papas - Straight Shooter
Peter, Paul and Mary - Don't Think Twice, It's All Right
Green Day - Brain Stew
Dua Lipa - Levitating (feat. DaBaby)
The Police - Roxanne
Britney Spears - Toxic
Tears For Fears - Head Over Heels
Rex Orange County - Pluto Projector
The Strokes - Call It Fate, Call It Karma
Portugal. The Man - Feel It Still
The Black Crowes - Twice As Hard
Ted Nugent - Stranglehold
fun. - Some Nights
Wings - Silly Love Songs
Paramore - Still into You
Peter Frampton - Baby, I Love Your Way [Live]
The Monkees - Last Train to Clarksville
Royel Otis - Oysters In My Pocket
The Backseat Lovers - Growing/Dying
Nelly Furtado - Say It Right
Post Animal - Goggles
Erik Satie - Gymnopédie No. 1
Childish Gambino - IV. Sweatpants
Steely Dan - Dirty Work
ABBA - Lay All Your Love On Me
Still Woozy - Goodie Bag
Arlo Parks - Black Dog
Goth Babe - Weekend Friend
George & the Handsomes - Sleepy Beats
boygenius - 20
The Mills Brothers - You Always Hurt The One You Love
Travis Scott - SICKO MODE
Pinegrove - Need 2
The Backseat Lovers - Sinking Ship
Franz Schubert - Ave Maria
Zac Brown Band - Knee Deep (feat. Jimmy Buffett)
Justin Timberlake - Mirrors
Simon & Garfunkel - Cecilia
The Cranberries - Zombie
Daniel Caesar - Japanese Denim
Billie Holiday - Easy Living
ISLAND - By Your Side
Phil Collins - Tomorrow Never Knows
Bob Dylan - The Times They Are A-Changin'
The Four Freshmen - Day By Day
Fleetwood Mac - The Chain
Billy Joel - Big Shot
Billie Eilish - Happier Than Ever
Yot Club - down bad
Rihanna - Stay
Fleetwood Mac - Landslide
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky - Swan Lake, Op. 20, Act 2: No. 10, Scene. Moderato
The White Stripes - Fell In Love With a Girl
Alvvays - Easy On Your Own?
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit - If We Were Vampires
Blackway - What's Up Danger (with Black Caviar)
Albert Hammond - It Never Rains in Southern California
Matt Maltese - Jupiter
John Denver - Mother Nature's Son
Childish Gambino - Sober
Claire Rosinkranz - Pools and Palm Trees
The Cars - Just What I Needed
The Doors - Light My Fire
Blondie - Tomorrow Never Knows
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard - Hell's Itch
The Japanese House - Saw You In A Dream
Franz Schubert - String Quartet No. 13 in A Minor, Op. 29 No. 1, D. 804
The Drifters - White Christmas
The 1975 - Robbers
George Harrison - Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea
The Frights - Tongues
Paramore - Ain't It Fun
Billy Joel - Pressure
Frank Sinatra - My Way
Art Lown - Going Back to Carolina
Bruno Mars - Just the Way You Are
Under The Rug - Lonesome & Mad
The Mamas & The Papas - Dedicated To The One I Love
Foster The People - Sit Next to Me
Weezer - Undone - The Sweater Song
Michael Jackson - Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'
Tia Blake - Plastic Jesus
Los Bravos - Bring a Little Lovin'
Lady Gaga - Bad Romance
Minnie Riperton - Les Fleurs
Billy Idol - Dancing with Myself
Cody Fry - I Hear a Symphony
Gringo Sapiens - Driver's Licence
Vacations - Relax
Glitter Party - time waits
Steve Lacy - Bad Habit
The Crystals - Then He Kissed Me
The Pied Pipers - Mairzy Doats
Mitski - Bug Like an Angel
James Ray - I've Got My Mind Set On You
Clairo - Bubble Gum
Masayoshi Takanaka - SEXY DANCE
Nat King Cole - (I Love You) For Sentimental Reasons
Sleigh Bells - Crown On the Ground
Olivia Rodrigo - favorite crime
No Doubt - Just A Girl
Foreigner - Long, Long Way from Home
Heart - Crazy On You
The Hunts - Darlin'
David Bowie - Heroes
Alice Phoebe Lou - Hammer
Thee Oh Sees - Toe Cutter - Thumb Buster
Roar - I Can't Handle Change
TV Girl - Birds Dont Sing
Laufey - From The Start
Chas McDevitt Skiffle Group - Freight Train (feat. Nancy Whiskey)
Metro Boomin - Am I Dreaming
Liana Flores - rises the moon
POP ETC - Speak Up
Jean Knight - Mr. Big Stuff
The Platters - Twilight Time
Derek & The Dominos - Layla
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard - Homeless Man in Adidas
Charlie Burg - Lovesong (The Way)
Hot Flash Heat Wave - Gutter Girl
ABBA - Fernando
Mitski - My Love Mine All Mine
Savannah Conley - More Than Fine
Young the Giant - Mind Over Matter
Future Crib - Yer Movin'
Bob Dylan - Like a Rolling Stone
benches - Violent
Musical Youth - Pass The Dutchie
Olivia Rodrigo - vampire
Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone - City Of Stars
Maya Hawke - Thérèse
Current Joys - A Different Age
Wayne Newton - Danke Schoen
La Roux - Bulletproof
Jason Segel, Walter - Man Or Muppet
U2 - I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For
The Raconteurs - Steady, As She Goes
The Ink Spots - Into Each Life Some Rain Must Fall
Ace of Base - The Sign
Vulfpeck - 1612
Nordista Freeze - Hey GiGi
The Chainsmokers - New York City
Suki Waterhouse - Johanna
Pete Rodriguez - I Like It Like That
Calvin Harris - Summer
The Rare Occasions - Notion
a-ha - Take on Me
Rush - Working Man
Traffic - Dear Mr. Fantasy
Starbuck - Moonlight Feels Right
Van Halen - Drop Dead Legs
The Troggs - Wild Thing
Led Zeppelin - Good Times Bad Times
The Byrds - Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is a Season)
Cream - Sunshine Of Your Love
Justin Timberlake - SexyBack (feat. Timbaland)
David Bowie - Suffragette City
Ludwig van Beethoven - Sonata No. 14 in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 27, No. 2 "Moonlight"
Avicii - Wake Me Up
The Who - La-La-La-Lies
The Spinners - The Rubberband Man
MGMT - Time to Pretend
Hootie & The Blowfish - Only Wanna Be With You
Sheck Wes - Mo Bamba
Claire Rosinkranz - 123
Ringo Starr - Photograph
The Proclaimers - I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)
Duran Duran - Rio

I am 33 M, currently going through a divorce. I got married in Jan 2022. It was an arranged marriage. The proposal came via M4marry. She worked in the Middle East with her parents, and everything seemed fine. Her parents were very eager to marry her as she turned 29. I have already crossed the 30 thresholds kept by society. I was focused on getting good credentials and very focused on work. I secured admission to one of the IIMs and was pursuing my MBA when the proposal came. I was happy that I had found a good woman. I was so blinded; it was my first real relationship, and I didn’t see any red flags. I was just blinded by everything.
I got married to her, and she was okay. I had some performative anxiety on the night, and we couldn’t do it. Also, she was squeezing so tight that I couldn’t penetrate. My confidence was affected. She was here for around ten days of marriage, and she flew off with her parents. In between these days, she was having periods, and I stayed away from her. I went to the Middle East a week later but couldn't get her because she was infected with COVID-19. I came back to India and continued my studies. Three months passed, and during easter and other related holidays, I planned to visit her, which she outrightly rejected and made a scene.
One night, she sent me a long letter mentioning how cruel I was, and all I thought of was sex. I mistreated her and all. She made a long list of accusations. I was shocked to the core. The one thing I wanted to avoid in a relationship came back to me: hurting a woman. Even though I didn't do anything, I felt terrible. I didn't know what to do; every day became filled with anxiety. In November 2022, she left for another country, and in December 2022, because of her mother's persistent nagging, she came to India. I took her around and didn't touch her, fearing that I would be accused of something. She stayed around for five days and went back. She didn't bother to message me; I had to message her all this time. She didn't even lift her phone to call me; she didn't share her work number. I felt like she was a different person after marriage. In June 2023, I messaged her for the last time, and she didn't reply, and I was sure this would end. I was now in a severe depression stage. It took a couple of counseling sessions and months to heal.
I went to that country in December 2023, met her father, and asked about the problem. He said if she were forced to live with me, she would commit suicide. But didn't give me any hints about the underlying reason.
I came back and joined a company in Kochi. I had a few hookups and found out I didn't have a problem with my sexual organs. I asked for a divorce, and they agreed to mutual. It's six months since we agreed, and they are still moving at a snail's pace.
This is my story. I tried dating apps a bit more seriously and failed. Then, I ranted about it on a Reddit forum where one friend from this group suggested this group. I saw a few posts and thought I should write about mine. If you want more details, please message or comment I will add or reply. I know I couldn’t express my feelings and everything that happened in words here. But I tried to

This list is emotional states from other countries and languages. If you see anything here that isn't actually part of a different language and can correct it, there is great appreciation for the help. It takes a whole lot of research to find lists that are accurate and I try, but can't get everything right. Let me know if it's outright wrong or needs to be edited for the correct definition. I am just one gal writing stuff at a snails pace 🐌.

Hüzün (Turkish) - a deep, melancholic yearning or emotional state.😏
Mono no aware (Japanese) - the awareness of the impermanence of all things, leading to a deep appreciation for the transient beauty of life.🥹
Saudade (Portuguese) - a profound, nostalgic longing for something or someone that is absent.

😊 4. Natsukashii (Japanese) - a sentimental longing for the past, with a mix of happiness and sadness. 😌

Tarab (Arabic) - the emotional ecstasy or enchantment experienced while listening to music.

🤩 6. Mbuki-mvuki (Bantu) - the irresistible urge to "shuck off" one's clothes as a form of spontaneous dancing.
🫨 7. Sukha (Sanskrit) - genuine happiness arising from contentment and a sense of well-being.
🤗 8. Gigil (Tagalog) - the irresistible urge to pinch or squeeze something incredibly cute. 😁

Gönnen (German) - the pleasure derived from seeing another person succeed or be happy. 😄
Satori (Japanese) - a sudden, profound sense of spiritual awareness or enlightenment. 😱
Fernweh (German) - a deep ache or longing for far-off places and the desire to travel. 😖
Komorebi (Japanese) - the interplay between light and leaves when sunlight filters through trees. 🥲
Kilig (Tagalog) - the thrilling, giddy feeling of romantic excitement. 😂
Ubuntu (Nguni Bantu) - a sense of shared humanity and interconnectedness.

😗 15. Boketto (Japanese) - the act of gazing vacantly into the distance without thinking.
😦 16. Hygge (Danish) - a cozy and comfortable feeling, often associated with simple pleasures and warmth. 😉

Amae (Japanese) - the expectation of indulgence or special treatment in interpersonal relationships. 😘
Fika (Swedish) - the ritual of taking a break to enjoy coffee and conversation.

☺️ 19. Ukiyo (Japanese) - the floating world; living in the moment, detached from the bothers of life.
👁️ 20. Sankofa (Akan) - the importance of learning from the past to build a successful future.
🏆 21. La douleur exquise (French) - the exquisite pain of wanting someone who you know you can never have.
🥴 22. Mudita (Sanskrit) - the joy that comes from witnessing the happiness of others. 😆

Yūgen (Japanese) - an awareness of the profound grace and subtlety of the universe.

😊 24. Iki (Japanese) - the cultivation of a sophisticated and refined life. 🤓

Inshallah (Arabic) - a phrase expressing the hope that God's will be done. 😐
Dépaysement (French) - the feeling of being in a foreign country, experiencing a new culture.

😙 27. Gezelligheid (Dutch) - a sense of coziness, warmth, and comfort in social situations. 🫨

Jayus (Indonesian) - a joke so poorly told and unfunny that one cannot help but laugh. 🤣
Pura vida (Spanish) - a philosophy of life emphasizing simplicity, happiness, and a positive attitude.

🥝 30. Sehnsucht (German) - an intense, inconsolable longing for an unattainable desire. 🐌

Tatemae and Honne (Japanese) - the contrast between one's true feelings and the facade presented to society.

🥳 32. Zanshin (Japanese) - a state of relaxed awareness, particularly in the face of danger.
😑 33. Mamihlapinatapai (Yaghan) - a shared look of longing and mutual desire between two people who are too shy to initiate something.
🙄 34. Að jenna (Icelandic) - to endure or withstand a difficult situation with patience and dignity.
😲 35. Gemütlichkeit (German) - the warmth and friendliness that creates a sense of belonging. 🤯

Wabi-sabi (Japanese) - finding beauty in imperfections, impermanence, and the natural cycle of growth and decay.

😷 37. Komorebi (Swahili) - the presence of someone leaving their fingerprints on your heart.
🤡 38. Tingo (Pascuense) - the act of gradually stealing all the possessions of a neighbor by borrowing and not returning.
🥶 39. Nunchi (Korean) - the ability to gauge others' moods and emotions and react appropriately.
😏 40. Neko-neko (Indonesian) - the feeling of wanting to experience something for the first time all over again.
😶

Mizpah (Hebrew) - the emotional bond between people separated by distance or death.

🌚 42. Bilita mpash (Bantu) - the national pride and sense of community felt when seeing a fellow countryman succeed.
🫡 43. Baqir (Arabic) - the profound realization of how insignificant and small one is in the grand scheme of the universe.
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Ilinx (French) - the strange excitement of wanton destruction. 👹
Vorfreude (German) - the joyful, intense anticipation that comes from imagining future pleasures. 👿
Sobremesa (Spanish) - the time spent lingering at the table after a meal, enjoying conversation and company.
Culaccino (Italian) - the mark left on a table by a cold glass.

🧊

Waldeinsamkeit (German) - the feeling of being alone in the woods and connected to nature.

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Kalsarikännit (Finnish) - the feeling of getting drunk at home, alone, in your underwear.

🎉 50. Dadirri (Australian Aboriginal) - a deep, spiritual awareness and the act of reflective and respectful listening. 🌜🌛

I am not The OOP, OOP is u/lolfuckno.
This post was originally posted to weddingshaming.
There was already a BoRU post by u/autochthonouschimera, which didn't include the last update yet.
TRIGGER WARNING: cheating, child neglect, extreme entitledness, talk of abortion
MOOD SPOILERS: infuriating, confusing, frustrating
The new update at the bottom of this post has been marked with --- ---
EDIT/DISCLAIMER: FFS FOLLOW THE NO BRIGADING RULE = DO NOT COMMENT ON THE ORIGINAL POSTS LINKED IN BoRUs!! THIS OFC ALSO INCLUDES NOT TEXTING THE OOP DIRECTLY, NOT REPORTING THEM TO SUBS LIKE care AND NOT INCLUDING THEM IN THREADS AND DISCUSSIONS!! LEAVE THEM ALONE, THIS SUB IS MADE TO LURK AND GET SOME SPICY STORIES WITH CLOSURE, NOT TO HARRASS PEOPLE WHO ALREADY GOT ALOT OF INPUT THROUGH DIFFERENT SUBs!!
Original story was posted on December 7, 2021
Okay, so this girl I know from high school is getting married. We're both 22, for reference. In our senior year of high school she got pregnant, with baby daddy A who will be referred to as Adam. Her super conservative parents kicked her out and she ended up moving in with a friend's family. She barely graduated high school. The only reason she did were because of the generosity and support of our teachers and students who volunteered to help her, which is how we met. We were in the same law class in the morning and she had the worst morning sickness that really affected her ability to be in class. So, I took extra notes for her, tutored her, and brought her her stuff if she hadn't come back by the bell. I wasn't the only one who did stuff like this for her and I know she really appreciates all the assistance we gave her. She had the baby a month after we graduated.
She'd signed up for a 911 dispatcher course for after high school because where we live it's a good steady job, with opportunity for certificates and promotions. But she didn't realize how intensive the course would be and had to drop out. She started working at a grocery store bakery, just until she had a better plan. Adam started an apprenticeship while working part time at a hockey rink, and proposed to her literally the day of her eighteenth birthday, and brought up marriage because "it's the right thing to do" (I don't really agree with that but this isn't about me) and she was always refusing.
She started cheating on him after a while (we're all 19 now), and eventually leaves him for another guy because... She's pregnant again and it is far more likely that this guy, baby daddy B who will be referred to as Brad, is the father of the child. Neither of them can afford lawyers so getting any kind of custody agreement is a mess, and then their parents got involved and they did 50/50 split (still not made official). She has the baby, that does turn out to be Brad's, and everything is okay for about nine months, when she finds out Brad has been cheating on her with his TA. Brad decides to pay child support but doesn't really want contact with the kid, only around holidays and one weekend a month for his parents' sake.
She moves back in with her parents (we're all 20 now) who only accept her back because there's grandchildren around. On the plus side, (when she's 21) she gets to take that year long dispatcher course, and passes with flying colours!
After working as a dispatcher for a year (we're all 22 now) she meets a police officer we'll call Chad, who's 26 and married... And Adam's second (?) cousin (I can't remember how they're related, just that Adam and Chad are related somewhat distantly). She has an affair with him (infidelity is super common among cops apparently). She gets knocked up, his wife divorces him, Chad proposes because "it's the right thing to do", she accepts, and her parents kick her out again for being a [insert expletive here], she moves in with Chad with her two kids. They've started planning the wedding, which... Given the background is something akin to a dumpster fire. Adam is LIVID. He was desperately in love with this girl and hasn't really recovered from what she did to him, and while she rejected his proposals years ago, she's accepted one FROM HIS COUSIN WHO PROPSED FOR THE SAME REASON HE DID.
Adam has basically made a call for loyalty in the family, dividing everyone one who should go, who should give money, etc plus they're having trouble planning anything because of COVID. Her parents have outright said that they're not going, along with half of her family, and her younger sister has been going around and sabotaging what plans they can make.
She has asked me to be a bridesmaid, I said that I couldn't because I live in a different province now, but the truth is, I do not want to be wrapped up in that clusterfuck in any way . I'm just watching the arguments and events unfold on social media because this is quite honestly the most entertaining thing I've seen all year. It's weird to me that she even asked because we're not friends, we never have been. We were friendly strangers in high school, I just helped her out for one class because she needed help and I could give it to her. I was just being nice. But based on how she turned out I'm just sad for her. Three kids in four years, and she's alienated so much of her friends and family because if her actions, and I'm torn between feeling sorry for her and putting my head in my hands.
EDIT 1:
First off, all of your comments are hilarious. Second, I'm going to answer some of the common questions.
We're from a city with over 400,000 thousand people, she just comes from the neighbourhood that is made of either bible thumpers or white trash, with no in between. But the high school we went to was in a completely different neighbourhood than that.
Our school had a pretty good sex Ed course, and they gave out free condoms and had resources to help girls get birth control, and they had programs in place for if students ever got pregnant/were going to be teen parents (they also had one of those classes with the dolls for girls who were high risk at teen pregnancy but she wasn't high risk so she wasn't in that class) I don't if BC just didn't work for her, or if she never tried it.
She started alienating her friends after the affair with Chad came out, because people weren't exactly jumping for joy that she'd broken up a marriage (Chad and his ex didn't have any kids, thankfully, so there were less obstacles). When people weren't immediately ecstatic for her she started getting very snippy, rude, and was "calling the bitches out" on social media for not supporting her new relationship or pregnancy. (Tbh I'm really worried about her health because having this many babies so close together is just not good for her health, mental or physical.) People are also worried that Chad will cheat on her "if he'll cheat with you, he'll cheat on you" and think she should avoid marrying him so that she can just leave him if it happens.
I'll give you updates as they come out, but so far it's just a lot of yelling on social media (mostly from her), some relatives slut shaming her, and people who are just really worried about her because, as funny as this is, this doesn't seem like healthy behaviour.
EDIT 2:
First off, I realized I never gave this girl a name. For the sake of clarity we'll call her Beth. I realize that I didn't mention this before, but all of these are fake names.
Second, to everyone commenting that Chad is at fault for his marriage breaking up, believe me I'm well aware of that. It is his ex wife and her family/friends who solely blame Beth. Chad is also older than her and has more life experience, so I do believe that he could potentially be taking advantage of her naivete. However, she is also an adult who is capable of making her own decisions and has chosen to make poor ones in the past.
Third, people who are upset that I'm posting this story here, claiming I'm humiliating her. She has been posting about this mess on every social media platform she has since they got engaged in July. She put this out there long before I did except she did so in front of friends, family, employers, and coworkers, as well as internet randos.
Fourth, despite getting engaged in July and attempting to start planning then, I was only asked to be a bridesmaid three days ago. I knew that there was a mess going on but I didn't really pay attention to it until she asked me to be a bridesmaid. I tried to ask what was going on, I said that she should talk to someone, but when she completely brushed me off I checked her FB and Instagram and found out about all of... This.
Fifth, I realized that I didn't really talk about how disastrous the wedding planning has been going, see here you go:

they've had to rebook three times because venues and vendors kept cancelling when infection numbers got worse even thought their wedding was months away
Beth has been flipping between having the wedding while she's pregnant saying she's proud of her bump, and wanting to wait until they're born because she feels fat, which is unfortunate because she's been breaking down due her insecurity on a public platform
Beth is currently seven months pregnant
Beth's great aunt was going to give her her wedding dress to wear (after she gives birth) but Beth's mom freaked and stole the dress from said aunt before Beth could get it and is now keeping it, the great aunt says she's too old to get in a fight and has shrugged it off
Chad's immediate family is paying for the wedding and has been cut off by the rest of their extended family for 'choosing Chad'
Beth's wedding colours are pink and green, which is usually a nice combo but the specific shades don't go great together, they're her and Chad's favourite colours, which is fine but she literally made a video talking about these colours for 14 minutes on her insta and both of her kids are just full on bawling in the background and she's ignoring them and she's gotten some flack for that
Adam is finally settled into his trade and has now hired a lawyer and is trying to get primary custody and not allow his daughter to go to the wedding
she's planning a zoom baby showebachelorette party and has sent out a registry and she's asking for crazy expensive things
she's also set up a go fund me to help pay for a honeymoon and is making a lot of posts about how no one loves her cause the fund only has $1267 of the $20k she wanted

I'll update when I can but I'm still in school and while I do want to help her, she's refused help offered in the past and there's only so much of this I can take mentally right now.
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UPDATE:
Hey everyone, so some stuff has gone down, and it doesn't look like it's over yet. Sorry, I didn't update sooner, but Rona came back with a vengeance and totally messed up plans with uni and family. Anyway, onto the update.
From the last update - 16th - Lots of ranting and chaotic wedding planning on social media, she found a dress and has decided she will get married while pregnant, they found a local wedding venue that is very lovely, but I'm shocked she's still trying to book stuff with all of their previous venue cancellations.
December 16th - Her little sister unblocked her to call her a s*ut and tell her that all her wedding plans were stupid. This resulted in a petty and entertaining facebook war until the little sis blocked her again on the 17th.
December 18th - Beth went nuts on social media because Adam had "kidnapped" their daughter, what really happened is that because courts are moving at a snail's pace due to COVID and Adam had reason to believe that their daughter was not safe living with Beth he decided to just... Not give her back. They don't have a custody agreement, and when Beth tried to call the cops they couldn't do anything because he was kinda right. There were dozens of videos on her various social media accounts of her ignoring their daughter, yelling at her daughter for crying or doing other things that toddlers do, it turns out that everything she needed was bought by Adam, food, diapers, clothes, toys, daycare (while it was open) etc. on top of the unofficial child support he was paying every month (which turned out to be $500 a month, a number I find ridiculous because Adam was already paying for literally everything) because she refused to buy anything for her daughter and insisted it was Adam's responsibility. Additionally, after the immediate post-birth appointments, Beth never took baby A to a doctor's appointment, she always deferred that to Adam. Baby A's pediatrician has NEVER met Beth. Beth even tried to get Chad to push back or intimidate him or something, but the local police where we live are under one hell of a microscope after a bunch of dirty cops got busted a couple of years ago. Basically, the cops, and the social worker they ended up calling, ended up saying there was nothing she could do until they get to court. The social worker tried to get her to go to therapy and parenting classes, but Beth refused and went on a fifteen paragraph long rant on Facebook about how she doesn't need parenting classes or therapy (she really, really does though) and called the social worker some choice words.
December 19-24 - Just a bunch of ranting on social media, calling everyone who doesn't enable or justify her behaviour cuss words, slurs, and a whole bunch of other horribly creative things. Also, both she and Chad are under investigation at work now, but she has no idea why. I'm gonna take this time to remind everyone that 99% of this info is coming from her public social media pages where her coworkers are friends and place of employment is listed.
December 25 - I am officially embarrassed to know this woman. I didn't go on her FB page until the evening cause I didn't want to deal with drama, first thing in the morning, on Xmas. In the morning she put on a very beautiful blue maternity dress, got Chad in his police blues, and baby B in a purple romper, and then live-streamed her and her family going to the courthouse to get married on Christmas day. (According to her Twitter, part of this was because their newest venue cancelled on them after COVID numbers spiked) Overall, a pretty tacky thing in my opinion because she stated plain as day, several times, that she intended her wedding anniversary to eclipse Christmas for her children because it's just "so much more special, you know?" (I am so glad that Baby B's grandparents are filing for guardianship) But here's the thing... The courthouse isn't open. Because of COVID for one thing, but also because it's Xmas and Canada has a predominantly Christian history. She proceeded to have a full meltdown, and when Baby B cried because, y'know, the kid's mom was screaming up a storm and scaring her, Beth called her a c*nt. Yup. So done with this bitch.
December 28 - I ran into her at a vaccine clinic cause we were both getting our booster shots. She didn't recognize me at first but one of my old bosses (cause I used to work at the hospital the vaccine clinic was in) called my name and said hi, so she came up to me after my old boss had left. We talked a bit while we sat down for the mandatory waiting period after getting the shot. She asked how I was but didn't even wait for me to respond before she started ranting and complaining about her life. I was just going to sit there until the time was up and then just politely make my exit, but when she started talking shit about her kids something inside me snapped. I just said "Do you even like your kids? Do you like being a mom?" She got pretty quiet for a second and then said "no". Idk, her voice and demeanour completely changed and we just sat in silence until our time was up. I said goodbye but it was really awkward.
December 31st (today) - I just looked at her feed and, this is such a shocking what-the-actual-f*** moment. She's thinking about giving up her kids. She went on about how recently she was asked if she liked her kids or being a mom, and how she realized that she didn't. She hates her children and blames them for ruining her life, and how she doesn't want to be a mom. I mean, nothing is official yet, but what the hell?!
I'll update as stuff happens now that I have the time, but this whole thing has been a big giant mess. Also, sorry for any formatting or grammatical errors, I'm not used to using Reddit on my PC.
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UPDATE
Okay, so, some stuff has happened and most of it's good? Also, the TL:DR for this update will be at the bottom
Jan 4th - Beth (and Chad) stopped posting on all social media. I was actually a little worried she died, I mean this woman posts everything short of her trips to the bathroom on IG.
Oddly enough, this got people messaging or interacting with her social media pages because she was usually the one to start contact, and that contact was usually yelling. No one heard from them and some people started to be like "should we call the cops for a wellness check?" Until Chad posted a status saying that they're fine but are "busy, please stop trying to contact us right now". Everyone listened but it was weird.
Jan 11 - I got a notification that Beth and Chad are active on social media again, but I didn't feel like drama so I didn't check out any of their posts.
Jan 12 (today) - she messaged me on FB asking me to be her MOH. She also kept going on about the resort in Cancun that she and Chad were looking to have their wedding at... This coming February. Omnicrom is really bad where we are, so no one should be travelling anywhere. I've actually had to delay my trip back to the province where I go to university. No one should be travelling anywhere.
Beth also found out that Chad was cheating on her with one of her co-workers and called the woman a "homewrecker" on FB tagged her, and posted the texts she found on Chad's phone. But Chad is the "love of her life" so she's forgiven him, but not the other woman. Which I find very hypocritical, considering how she and Chad got together.
She also sent pics of possible bridesmaid dresses and they are the most hideous dresses I've ever seen. I know that some brides do that thing where they want to look a million times better by comparison but this was just ridiculous. One of them looked like a partially deflated balloon with feathers strapped to it. She also openly admitted that she expected everyone attending to pay 3k, 2k would go towards that guest's stay at the resort and 1k would go to her and Chad and they will expected wedding gifts, so that they could get their room for free. Apparently, she talked to someone at the resort and if she got enough people to book their rooms she and Chad would get theirs for free. She also wanted the money to be given to her instead of directly to the hotel so that people wouldn't realize that she was taking 1k of their money. Beth sent me a pic of the wedding dress she wanted, and it's definitely a clubbing dress. If that's what she wants that's fine (and for the record I do think she would look great in it, Beth's (current) dream wedding dress ) but she wants all the guests to be dressed black tie. And she's already sent a list of unreasonable requests. Such as;

all women must wear heels (for a wedding in the beach???)
no one is allowed to have a baby or be pregnant (really?)
girls must have longer than shoulder length hair, boys must have very short hair, only and inch or two long
no one is allowed to be skinnier than her
she will be providing diets for everyone attending based on how she wants us to look
she and Chad must get bachelor and bachelorette parties both in Canada and in Mexico that need to be "fit for a king and queen" and both must be paid for but anyone but the bride and groom "cause that's just tacky"
no unnatural hair
no tattoos (you have five tattoos, Beth, and in the dress you want all will be on full display)
no one is allowed to talk to her directly, they must speak through the MOH and BM

Honestly there's a lot more but I didn't feel like typing all that out. She's posted the list on FB and IG and people are already calling her a bridezilla.
I was also just kinda weirded out because aside from the previous convo at the hospital and when she originally asked me to be a bridesmaid, we haven't spoken since high school. So I respectfully declined, stating that the virus and school were my top concerns right now. Then, I decided to check her socials to see if she'd posted anything. She had and everything was basically how it was before the hiatus... Except her kids are nowhere to be found. No "look at my cute baby" pics are kids crying in the background of her videos. Nothing. Though, based on her new pics of herself, she's given birth to baby C. I mean, she's definitely still recovering, but she also definitely had a baby and that baby is not on any of her socials, so when she responded to my decline with an attempt at guilting me to be her MOH, I asked her where her kids were. This was her response.
"Oh, I left them at the side of the road in our way home from the hospital those moochers could walk home lol"
I was like, please tell me you're not being serious (especially cause it looks like she had the baby days ago). And she replied "I was just joking you shouldn't be so serious all the time". Honey, you made a joke about child abandonment/abuse, you're not being serious enough. And then I finally got the update on the kids.

Baby A is still with Adam, Beth signed away her rights
Baby B and Baby C have been given to a mutual cousin of Adam and Chad who is infertile (tbh I didn't need that last tidbit of info or the three paragraph long rant about how God hates infertile women, I didn't even read all of it, I couldn't, and I didn't think that Beth could be so cruel to even think those things). I checked out the FB page of Baby B's grandparents and they're happy with their grandchild's new parents, it looks like the cousin and her husband and welcoming them to the family as another set of grandparents and will let them have access to B. So yay!
One thing I do need to stress though is that because of COVID the courts in our areas are either moving at a snail's pace or closed, so none of this is "official" but Beth (and Chad) has signed paperwork and all that needs to happen now is presenting that to a judge.

And when I rejoined our convo she said the doc she had for baby C gave her brith control, and she was surprised cause after her first pregnancy she asked her doctor for it but he refused to give her any. She mentioned that her old doctor was also her mom's and sister's doctor, she ended up asking the doc who delivered baby C to be her new doctor, so I hope that works out.
After learning all this my convo with Beth started to go down hill...
Beth: wait, did you actually think I would just leave my kids at the side of the road! I just didn't want to be a mom, but I wasn't a bad one
Me: Beth, I think that you've been through a lot of trauma in the past few years, and that it's gotten to you mentally and that you should speak to a professional.
(Of course, Beth has been a bad mom, but she does need mental health help and I wasn't going to convince her to get it, or to not tell at me, if I said that )
Beth: what? You think I'm crazy?!
Me: no. I think that getting kicked out as a teen because of a pregnancy and having your family actively reject you and try to sabotage you must have been very painful. Plus, pregnancy puts a lot of mental stress on women and you've had three in such a short time span, I just want you to take care of yourself and get what you want in life, and I think that will start with you taking care of your mental health.
Beth: what I want... IS FOR YOU TO GO STRAIGHT TO HELL! Beth then calls me every cuss word, expletive, and derogatory word she can think of one of the words she called me was a derogatory word about people from my ethnicity and my blood is boiling that she thought it was okay to say that to me.
So, I'm now on her hit list. She's been blowing up my social media all day, on her last FB post where she called me a slur she said that she still expects a good wedding gift from me. Yeah, no. So I've blocked her on everything, and I've decided to completely cut off contact. This will be my last update.
TL:DR - Beth went on a social media blackout for a bit, had baby C. Gave up all her kids, baby A is still with Adam, Baby B and Baby C are with a mutual cousin of Adam and Chad and baby B's grandparents have access. Chad cheated on her and she forgave him, but she probably shouldn't have. She's decided to have her wedding in a little over a month in Cancun and is expecting unreasonable things of everyone already. She asked me to be MOH I respectfully declined. I also suggested that she talk to a mental health professional because she's been through a lot in the last few years and she cussed me out, she also called me a derogatory name directed at people of my ethnicity and that was the final nail in the coffin. I'm now on her hit list. But her kids are safe and I have no interest in going to wedding so I'm cutting contact completely and have already blocked her on all my socials. I'm refusing to be involved with her anymore and will not be updating on the situation.
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--- EDIT - NEW UPDATE --- - JANUARY 25, 2023 - TL:DR AT THE BOTTOM
Hi, everyone, I didn't think I would be making another update, but here I am. I don't know if anyone will even care but whatever. I saw a YouTuber, Charlotte Dobre, do an entire video about this post on Facebook (which was funny, she did it well), [editor's note: here's the video in question and also: check out Charlotte Dobre's subreddit !] and got so nervous that Beth was gonna see it. Turned out, she's seen it and does not give a single damn, because as I pointed out, the majority of the info in this post came from her public social media. She also doesn't know who posted it (more on that in the update). I am still no contact with Beth and have no plans to change that anytime soon, but we have mutual friends who have told and shown me what's happened.
First things first, she and Chad did get married, but they eloped. According to all sources they are completely and utterly miserable though. Chad has proven to be and overall lazy and unfaithful husband, and Beth has really gotten into feminism (with a focus on reproductive issues) after she started using birth control, and Roe v Wade getting overturned (even though we're in Canada) really caused tension in their marriage. As it turns out, Chad thinks that abortion is murder and God created women for the purpose of making babies.
Beth tried to argue that not all women want or should be mothers using herself as an example, and then Chad went ahead and used her as an example of why women should be forced to have kids, because in the end she gave kids to an infertile couple. She didn't take that well and said that her entire life and future was ripped away from her and destroyed the second she got pregnant with baby A. Adam was never slut shamed or demeaned like she was, both at home and at school (which is a fair point, myself and many others were helpful and supportive but there were a lot of people who judged the hell out of her and said really nasty stuff) and that if she hadn't gotten pregnant she would've gone to college or university because she lost the general and financial support of her family with that positive pregnancy test. Chad has made a Tinder account. Beth was informed but it doesn't seem like she gave a damn.
So basically you could cut the tension with a knife.
And with her family, her sister came out as gay and cut off/has been cut off from their parents. But she's got a partial scholarship so she's doing okay. She and Beth are NOT on good terms but have met up and acknowledged that their parents messed them up by being religious nuts and their parents encouraged them to be competitive with each other and sabotage each other. Apparently their dad's motto is "competition brings out the best in everyone" (ugh). But they've talked and that's good enough for now.
Neither Beth nor Chad have custody or visitation of their children, which Chad is starting to regret because he's suddenly getting more and more into the church and religion. Chad talked to Beth about getting baby C back but Beth shut that down hard and warned the cousin who adopted baby C (officially and legally btw).
Beth started going to therapy after she and Chad got married, which makes me very happy and excited for her.
There was a rumour going around that Chad has a mistress and it took me a while to confirm, but it's true. He's cheating on her with a paramedic and she knows. Beth is fully aware. Idk if she plans to do anything about it or just continue to ignore it, but I hope she leaves his ass. I'm still not gonna talk to her, she crossed so many lines, but she's grown and improved a lot and her life would be a lot better without that sac of scum in her life.
Now, I have given a few details in my post that should've revealed my identity to her, namely her asking me to be her MOH. I have found out that she actually asked around 15 girls (including myself) to be her MOH, without telling any of us about the others because she was trying to get money from all of us and because her mental health has just been very bad and she needed help. And of those 15, 8 have been going to school out of province and of those eight we all had basically the same classes in high school. And apparently doesn't remember our discussion at the vaccination clinic and had major blow up with everyone she asked to be MOH. So she knows it's one of 8 people and reportedly has no interest in trying to narrow that number down. (Chad did the same thing with his groomsmen, but idk any of the numbers)
TL:DR Beth and Chad got married (eloped), are miserable, have zero custody or visitation with any of their children, Chad's cheating and Beth doesn't appear to care, Chad is super sexist, Beth is a feminist now, Beth's sister is gay and they've talked but not reconciled, Beth asked too many girls to be MOH for money and doesn't know the ID of who made this post.
Dear "Beth", if this post gets forwarded to you or somehow graces your phone screen, leave Chad. He's trash and you'll be much better without him in your life. And though I'm not willing to talk to you again because of your words and actions, I do wish for you to have a wonderful and happy life.
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I'm not the OOP!

Hello all! My name is Jesse, I'm a twenty-five year old male (any pronouns) who resides in the Ameircan Southwest (USA). I'm looking to share a semi-regular correspondence with one or more people via snail mail. I'm open to talking about almost anything, but I am especially interested in sharing creative writing with other amateur writers.
I write mostly short stories of various genres, but I have a fondness for weird fiction. I'd be open to a correspondence based on the mutual reading of one another's writing, as well as providing feedback, but honestly just having someone read what I write and respond with their thoughts would be enough. I am open to reading poetry, but I'm not much of a poet personally.
I have no bias as to location, age, sex, or gender of my potential penpal. I only ask that you be willing to corrspond semi-regularly (a letter or two a month), that we are respectful towards one another, and that criticism of either party's writing be constructive. I'd love to correspond with someone living a different lifestyle, from a different culture, or with different tastes!
A bit more about me: I'm from rural Texas, but I've traveled around the United States and parts of Asia (Japan, Guam). I live in a relatively urban area and enjoy urban living, but I also enjoy regular retreats to nature and rural areas. Aside from reading and writing I also play games (video, tabletop, and card), love to grill, and have just started bicycling as both a means of commuting and as a leisure activity. I have pretty progressive, left-leaning political views and am not religious (agnostic athiest), but I am respectful and tolerant of other views, cultures, and beliefs provided they are not overtly violent or bigoted.
Another tidbit: most of my letters will be typed via typewriter or handwritten, but stories and creative works I include will likely be printed to avoid the painstaking task of transcribing.
If we develop a regular correspondence and snail mail becomes too taxing or expensive we may use email on occasion, but my preference is old fashioned snail mail! I would also be willing to provide return postage with my letters if cost becomes a concern, provided that we build a decent rapport. Moving to other means of communication can be a bridge crossed should we ever get to it.
I look forward to hearing from potential penpals and hope to start mailing some of you soon!

This list is emotional states from other countries and languages. If you see anything here that isn't actually part of a different language and can correct it, there is great appreciation for the help. It takes a whole lot of research to find lists that are accurate and I try, but can't get everything right. Let me know if it's outright wrong or needs to be edited for the correct definition. I am just one gal writing stuff at a snails pace 🐌.

Hüzün (Turkish) - a deep, melancholic yearning or emotional state.😏
Mono no aware (Japanese) - the awareness of the impermanence of all things, leading to a deep appreciation for the transient beauty of life.🥹
Saudade (Portuguese) - a profound, nostalgic longing for something or someone that is absent.

😊 4. Natsukashii (Japanese) - a sentimental longing for the past, with a mix of happiness and sadness. 😌

Tarab (Arabic) - the emotional ecstasy or enchantment experienced while listening to music.

🤩 6. Mbuki-mvuki (Bantu) - the irresistible urge to "shuck off" one's clothes as a form of spontaneous dancing.
🫨 7. Sukha (Sanskrit) - genuine happiness arising from contentment and a sense of well-being.
🤗 8. Gigil (Tagalog) - the irresistible urge to pinch or squeeze something incredibly cute. 😁

Gönnen (German) - the pleasure derived from seeing another person succeed or be happy. 😄
Satori (Japanese) - a sudden, profound sense of spiritual awareness or enlightenment. 😱
Fernweh (German) - a deep ache or longing for far-off places and the desire to travel. 😖
Komorebi (Japanese) - the interplay between light and leaves when sunlight filters through trees. 🥲
Kilig (Tagalog) - the thrilling, giddy feeling of romantic excitement. 😂
Ubuntu (Nguni Bantu) - a sense of shared humanity and interconnectedness.

😗 15. Boketto (Japanese) - the act of gazing vacantly into the distance without thinking.
😦 16. Hygge (Danish) - a cozy and comfortable feeling, often associated with simple pleasures and warmth. 😉

Amae (Japanese) - the expectation of indulgence or special treatment in interpersonal relationships. 😘
Fika (Swedish) - the ritual of taking a break to enjoy coffee and conversation.

☺️ 19. Ukiyo (Japanese) - the floating world; living in the moment, detached from the bothers of life.
👁️ 20. Sankofa (Akan) - the importance of learning from the past to build a successful future.
🏆 21. La douleur exquise (French) - the exquisite pain of wanting someone who you know you can never have.
🥴 22. Mudita (Sanskrit) - the joy that comes from witnessing the happiness of others. 😆

Yūgen (Japanese) - an awareness of the profound grace and subtlety of the universe.

😊 24. Iki (Japanese) - the cultivation of a sophisticated and refined life. 🤓

Inshallah (Arabic) - a phrase expressing the hope that God's will be done. 😐
Dépaysement (French) - the feeling of being in a foreign country, experiencing a new culture.

😙 27. Gezelligheid (Dutch) - a sense of coziness, warmth, and comfort in social situations. 🫨

Jayus (Indonesian) - a joke so poorly told and unfunny that one cannot help but laugh. 🤣
Pura vida (Spanish) - a philosophy of life emphasizing simplicity, happiness, and a positive attitude.

🥝 30. Sehnsucht (German) - an intense, inconsolable longing for an unattainable desire. 🐌

Tatemae and Honne (Japanese) - the contrast between one's true feelings and the facade presented to society.

🥳 32. Zanshin (Japanese) - a state of relaxed awareness, particularly in the face of danger.
😑 33. Mamihlapinatapai (Yaghan) - a shared look of longing and mutual desire between two people who are too shy to initiate something.
🙄 34. Að jenna (Icelandic) - to endure or withstand a difficult situation with patience and dignity.
😲 35. Gemütlichkeit (German) - the warmth and friendliness that creates a sense of belonging. 🤯

Wabi-sabi (Japanese) - finding beauty in imperfections, impermanence, and the natural cycle of growth and decay.

😷 37. Komorebi (Swahili) - the presence of someone leaving their fingerprints on your heart.
🤡 38. Tingo (Pascuense) - the act of gradually stealing all the possessions of a neighbor by borrowing and not returning.
🥶 39. Nunchi (Korean) - the ability to gauge others' moods and emotions and react appropriately.
😏 40. Neko-neko (Indonesian) - the feeling of wanting to experience something for the first time all over again.
😶

Mizpah (Hebrew) - the emotional bond between people separated by distance or death.

🌚 42. Bilita mpash (Bantu) - the national pride and sense of community felt when seeing a fellow countryman succeed.
🫡 43. Baqir (Arabic) - the profound realization of how insignificant and small one is in the grand scheme of the universe.
👽

Ilinx (French) - the strange excitement of wanton destruction. 👹
Vorfreude (German) - the joyful, intense anticipation that comes from imagining future pleasures. 👿
Sobremesa (Spanish) - the time spent lingering at the table after a meal, enjoying conversation and company.
Culaccino (Italian) - the mark left on a table by a cold glass.

🧊

Waldeinsamkeit (German) - the feeling of being alone in the woods and connected to nature.

🍄🪷🏞️

Kalsarikännit (Finnish) - the feeling of getting drunk at home, alone, in your underwear.

🎉 50. Dadirri (Australian Aboriginal) - a deep, spiritual awareness and the act of reflective and respectful listening. 🌜🌛

I recently have gotten a better job and have some extra income, so I went to make a Vanguard account in order to begin investing the extra. (Vanguard was my first choice because I want access to all the Vanguard funds without having to deal with the fees other brokerages put on them). First thing I did was try to make an online account, something that is generally painless and takes half an hour max online literally anywhere else. After several attempts a few days apart all ending in frustration when finishing filling out ALL the info they ask for inevitably ends on a screen reading something like "we can't make an account for you right now, please call this number" I gave up and called them.
Phone call number 1. I tell the guy on the phone "I did your online registration process, and it told me to call you." He proceeds to direct me to the website and walk me through the process of creating an account online again. I say I've already done this and it didn't work, but he seems intent on seeing for himself so I follow along. When we get the the part where it is asking me to create username and password profile information I push back a bit. "I already HAVE an online login," I tell him. "It just won't let me finish making the actual brokerage account. Are you sure I can't log in with those credentials and go from there? Do I HAVE to create a second login?" I don't want to come up with another username/password combo. He insists. "Just make a new name." Thinking maybe there is a common problem with account corruption requiring an entirely new login or something, I begrudgingly do as he asks. Inevitably we arrive at the same error message and prompt to call the company I got before. At this point he puts me on hold, then says he is transferring me to someone else.
Phone call number 1, Representative 2. A nice older lady is now on the phone. I tell her my issue with the website. She looks me up and says, "Oh, we can't create an account for you online, we need more information." (So why doesn't the online account creation system ask for this info??) She says, "We have to fill out paperwork here for you, then send it to you for you (in the mail) to complete and send it back to us." I'm thinking this is a real pain, but what can I do. "Ok", I say, "let's do that." I give all my info again, this time over the phone. She goes to submit to their system and runs into a problem. "It looks like you have two profiles." I say YES, your customer service rep just forced me to make a second one before handing me off to you. She says this is no good, we have to get this resolved before we can continue opening an account for you. We'll to have the IT team merge the two. I will take a few days to a week. We'll email you when it's done. I am usually a very even keel kind of person, and little annoyances and setbacks don't usually get to me, but I am genuinely feeling pissed at this point. I thank the lady on the phone (none of this is her fault) and we hang up.
Phone call number 2. Three or four days later. They sent me an email saying issue resolved, so I call in again to do the account creation stuff again. The phone rep politely collects my information and goes to submit it so she can mail it to me. Then she says I have two profiles and it isn't going to work. I say they were supposed to fix that. She says she'll submit another ticket to get it fixed and have them call me when it is done. Ok, we hang up.
Phone call number 3. A week-ish later. This time they call me. "We've resolved your problem." I say great, "Can I finish getting my account paperwork sent to me, now?" "That isn't our department, you need to call account management." Ok. We hang up.
Phone call number 4, this morning. I call in, go through the whole story, and ask if I can finish creating my account. The rep says "Sure, what type of account?" I say individual brokerage. She says she can email me the form to fill out, then I can mail it back. Awesome. At this point I'm not even mad about the snail mail part anymore. She says she will submit a request to email it to me, which would normally take 2-3 days (why?!) but she will expedite it for me due to the previous issues so I should get the email by the end of the day. Cool.
The email. As promised, by this evening I have an email in my inbox. I check it, there is a link to a form. It is a form that explicitly states on the first page: "NOT for creating brokerage accounts! Only use for creating Mutual Fund only accounts." I would be tempted to just go with it and just use the initial account to buy VTSAX and worry about converting the account or making another one later, except the email also has a disclaimer that there is a $20 annual fee for mutual fund accounts that cannot be waived like it can with brokerage accounts. So now I have to wait for morning an begin phone call number FIVE and the third week of dealing with this nonsense.
Has anyone else had this much trouble with Vanguard?!

Hello!
I live in Nevada with my partner and dog, and I'm looking for a penpal to exchange letters via snail mail. I've seen on here that people send tea, stickers, drawings and doodles, and other little treats to their penpals. I'd love to do something like that!
In addition to what's listed in the title, I love to hike, kayak, paddle board, dance, and garden. I'm a first time home owner and childfree by choice, I'd love to connect with someone who is also childfree, but I get that it's hard to meet others who don't have kids. I love kids, so if you have them that's great! I just don't want any of my own.
I'm working on a novel, it would be really fun to connect with others who have a passion project of their own or are trying to start one. I'd love to be a source of positivity, support, and inspiration for each other.
I am an athiest and open to writing to those who have different religious views, but I will not discuss religion (or politics). Instead, I'd like to keep the focus on sharing things that bring us mutual joy.
Finally, though I tend to be introverted and reclusive, I absolutely LOVE hosting. Decorating for a celebratory event is so fun to me, and I enjoy seeing the way others cultivate their parties and create fun environments for their friends and family. If you're the type to get excited about a balloon arch or a whimsical charcuterie board, we might be a very good fit.
Sorry if this is long-winded (but my letters will probably be the same)

This list is emotional states from other countries and languages. If you see anything here that isn't actually part of a different language and can correct it, there is great appreciation for the help. It takes a whole lot of research to find lists that are accurate and I try, but can't get everything right. Let me know if it's outright wrong or needs to be edited for the correct definition. I am just one gal writing stuff at a snails pace 🐌.

Hüzün (Turkish) - a deep, melancholic yearning or emotional state.😏
Mono no aware (Japanese) - the awareness of the impermanence of all things, leading to a deep appreciation for the transient beauty of life.🥹
Saudade (Portuguese) - a profound, nostalgic longing for something or someone that is absent.

😊 4. Natsukashii (Japanese) - a sentimental longing for the past, with a mix of happiness and sadness. 😌

Tarab (Arabic) - the emotional ecstasy or enchantment experienced while listening to music.

🤩 6. Mbuki-mvuki (Bantu) - the irresistible urge to "shuck off" one's clothes as a form of spontaneous dancing.
🫨 7. Sukha (Sanskrit) - genuine happiness arising from contentment and a sense of well-being.
🤗 8. Gigil (Tagalog) - the irresistible urge to pinch or squeeze something incredibly cute. 😁

Gönnen (German) - the pleasure derived from seeing another person succeed or be happy. 😄
Satori (Japanese) - a sudden, profound sense of spiritual awareness or enlightenment. 😱
Fernweh (German) - a deep ache or longing for far-off places and the desire to travel. 😖
Komorebi (Japanese) - the interplay between light and leaves when sunlight filters through trees. 🥲
Kilig (Tagalog) - the thrilling, giddy feeling of romantic excitement. 😂
Ubuntu (Nguni Bantu) - a sense of shared humanity and interconnectedness.

😗 15. Boketto (Japanese) - the act of gazing vacantly into the distance without thinking.
😦 16. Hygge (Danish) - a cozy and comfortable feeling, often associated with simple pleasures and warmth. 😉

Amae (Japanese) - the expectation of indulgence or special treatment in interpersonal relationships. 😘
Fika (Swedish) - the ritual of taking a break to enjoy coffee and conversation.

☺️ 19. Ukiyo (Japanese) - the floating world; living in the moment, detached from the bothers of life.
👁️ 20. Sankofa (Akan) - the importance of learning from the past to build a successful future.
🏆 21. La douleur exquise (French) - the exquisite pain of wanting someone who you know you can never have.
🥴 22. Mudita (Sanskrit) - the joy that comes from witnessing the happiness of others. 😆

Yūgen (Japanese) - an awareness of the profound grace and subtlety of the universe.

😊 24. Iki (Japanese) - the cultivation of a sophisticated and refined life. 🤓

Inshallah (Arabic) - a phrase expressing the hope that God's will be done. 😐
Dépaysement (French) - the feeling of being in a foreign country, experiencing a new culture.

😙 27. Gezelligheid (Dutch) - a sense of coziness, warmth, and comfort in social situations. 🫨

Jayus (Indonesian) - a joke so poorly told and unfunny that one cannot help but laugh. 🤣
Pura vida (Spanish) - a philosophy of life emphasizing simplicity, happiness, and a positive attitude.

🥝 30. Sehnsucht (German) - an intense, inconsolable longing for an unattainable desire. 🐌

Tatemae and Honne (Japanese) - the contrast between one's true feelings and the facade presented to society.

🥳 32. Zanshin (Japanese) - a state of relaxed awareness, particularly in the face of danger.
😑 33. Mamihlapinatapai (Yaghan) - a shared look of longing and mutual desire between two people who are too shy to initiate something.
🙄 34. Að jenna (Icelandic) - to endure or withstand a difficult situation with patience and dignity.
😲 35. Gemütlichkeit (German) - the warmth and friendliness that creates a sense of belonging. 🤯

Wabi-sabi (Japanese) - finding beauty in imperfections, impermanence, and the natural cycle of growth and decay.

😷 37. Komorebi (Swahili) - the presence of someone leaving their fingerprints on your heart.
🤡 38. Tingo (Pascuense) - the act of gradually stealing all the possessions of a neighbor by borrowing and not returning.
🥶 39. Nunchi (Korean) - the ability to gauge others' moods and emotions and react appropriately.
😏 40. Neko-neko (Indonesian) - the feeling of wanting to experience something for the first time all over again.
😶

Mizpah (Hebrew) - the emotional bond between people separated by distance or death.

🌚 42. Bilita mpash (Bantu) - the national pride and sense of community felt when seeing a fellow countryman succeed.
🫡 43. Baqir (Arabic) - the profound realization of how insignificant and small one is in the grand scheme of the universe.
👽

Ilinx (French) - the strange excitement of wanton destruction. 👹
Vorfreude (German) - the joyful, intense anticipation that comes from imagining future pleasures. 👿
Sobremesa (Spanish) - the time spent lingering at the table after a meal, enjoying conversation and company.
Culaccino (Italian) - the mark left on a table by a cold glass.

🧊

Waldeinsamkeit (German) - the feeling of being alone in the woods and connected to nature.

🍄🪷🏞️

Kalsarikännit (Finnish) - the feeling of getting drunk at home, alone, in your underwear.

🎉 50. Dadirri (Australian Aboriginal) - a deep, spiritual awareness and the act of reflective and respectful listening. 🌜🌛

This list is emotional states from other countries and languages. If you see anything here that isn't actually part of a different language and can correct it, there is great appreciation for the help. It takes a whole lot of research to find lists that are accurate and I try, but can't get everything right. Let me know if it's outright wrong or needs to be edited for the correct definition. I am just one gal writing stuff at a snails pace 🐌.

Hüzün (Turkish) - a deep, melancholic yearning or emotional state.😏
Mono no aware (Japanese) - the awareness of the impermanence of all things, leading to a deep appreciation for the transient beauty of life.🥹
Saudade (Portuguese) - a profound, nostalgic longing for something or someone that is absent.

😊 4. Natsukashii (Japanese) - a sentimental longing for the past, with a mix of happiness and sadness. 😌

Tarab (Arabic) - the emotional ecstasy or enchantment experienced while listening to music.

🤩 6. Mbuki-mvuki (Bantu) - the irresistible urge to "shuck off" one's clothes as a form of spontaneous dancing.
🫨 7. Sukha (Sanskrit) - genuine happiness arising from contentment and a sense of well-being.
🤗 8. Gigil (Tagalog) - the irresistible urge to pinch or squeeze something incredibly cute. 😁

Gönnen (German) - the pleasure derived from seeing another person succeed or be happy. 😄
Satori (Japanese) - a sudden, profound sense of spiritual awareness or enlightenment. 😱
Fernweh (German) - a deep ache or longing for far-off places and the desire to travel. 😖
Komorebi (Japanese) - the interplay between light and leaves when sunlight filters through trees. 🥲
Kilig (Tagalog) - the thrilling, giddy feeling of romantic excitement. 😂
Ubuntu (Nguni Bantu) - a sense of shared humanity and interconnectedness.

😗 15. Boketto (Japanese) - the act of gazing vacantly into the distance without thinking.
😦 16. Hygge (Danish) - a cozy and comfortable feeling, often associated with simple pleasures and warmth. 😉

Amae (Japanese) - the expectation of indulgence or special treatment in interpersonal relationships. 😘
Fika (Swedish) - the ritual of taking a break to enjoy coffee and conversation.

☺️ 19. Ukiyo (Japanese) - the floating world; living in the moment, detached from the bothers of life.
👁️ 20. Sankofa (Akan) - the importance of learning from the past to build a successful future.
🏆 21. La douleur exquise (French) - the exquisite pain of wanting someone who you know you can never have.
🥴 22. Mudita (Sanskrit) - the joy that comes from witnessing the happiness of others. 😆

Yūgen (Japanese) - an awareness of the profound grace and subtlety of the universe.

😊 24. Iki (Japanese) - the cultivation of a sophisticated and refined life. 🤓

Inshallah (Arabic) - a phrase expressing the hope that God's will be done. 😐
Dépaysement (French) - the feeling of being in a foreign country, experiencing a new culture.

😙 27. Gezelligheid (Dutch) - a sense of coziness, warmth, and comfort in social situations. 🫨

Jayus (Indonesian) - a joke so poorly told and unfunny that one cannot help but laugh. 🤣
Pura vida (Spanish) - a philosophy of life emphasizing simplicity, happiness, and a positive attitude.

🥝 30. Sehnsucht (German) - an intense, inconsolable longing for an unattainable desire. 🐌

Tatemae and Honne (Japanese) - the contrast between one's true feelings and the facade presented to society.

🥳 32. Zanshin (Japanese) - a state of relaxed awareness, particularly in the face of danger.
😑 33. Mamihlapinatapai (Yaghan) - a shared look of longing and mutual desire between two people who are too shy to initiate something.
🙄 34. Að jenna (Icelandic) - to endure or withstand a difficult situation with patience and dignity.
😲 35. Gemütlichkeit (German) - the warmth and friendliness that creates a sense of belonging. 🤯

Wabi-sabi (Japanese) - finding beauty in imperfections, impermanence, and the natural cycle of growth and decay.

😷 37. Komorebi (Swahili) - the presence of someone leaving their fingerprints on your heart.
🤡 38. Tingo (Pascuense) - the act of gradually stealing all the possessions of a neighbor by borrowing and not returning.
🥶 39. Nunchi (Korean) - the ability to gauge others' moods and emotions and react appropriately.
😏 40. Neko-neko (Indonesian) - the feeling of wanting to experience something for the first time all over again.
😶

Mizpah (Hebrew) - the emotional bond between people separated by distance or death.

🌚 42. Bilita mpash (Bantu) - the national pride and sense of community felt when seeing a fellow countryman succeed.
🫡 43. Baqir (Arabic) - the profound realization of how insignificant and small one is in the grand scheme of the universe.
👽

Ilinx (French) - the strange excitement of wanton destruction. 👹
Vorfreude (German) - the joyful, intense anticipation that comes from imagining future pleasures. 👿
Sobremesa (Spanish) - the time spent lingering at the table after a meal, enjoying conversation and company.
Culaccino (Italian) - the mark left on a table by a cold glass.

🧊

Waldeinsamkeit (German) - the feeling of being alone in the woods and connected to nature.

🍄🪷🏞️

Kalsarikännit (Finnish) - the feeling of getting drunk at home, alone, in your underwear.

🎉 50. Dadirri (Australian Aboriginal) - a deep, spiritual awareness and the act of reflective and respectful listening. 🌜🌛

Hi friends (or swappers, if you prefer, or would rather me not call you friend. lol). As with all of us, sometimes things in life pop up, and, tonight, I'm putting up my favorite knife I've touched. This knife is my idea of the perfect knife - fit, finish, action - all second to none. May you enjoy this precious tool as much as I've enjoyed her. :) You deserve it. I will ship first thing Monday morning if purchased over the weekend.
As, I need the cash, I'd prefer no trades, but, I'd consider them if this is the first time you're going after a DUK as a grail knife, it just means I'll have to turn around and sell it, and/or possibly more of my current collection. Like I said, if that's the only option and it gets you a grail, I'll do everything I can to make it work. We're all in this together. There are a few that I'm more interested in than others at this time, like maybe a Nefaris, Evo 2.0 or Evo 4.0. I would even knock some cash off it for something like a user 940 or fancy hard tool steels on certain folders. Again, my preference is cash, but I'm all ears.
Payments via PP F&F only.
Please shoot me a chat with any offers.

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Eutsler DUK - Magnacut - Videos

I've thought many knives over the years have had a wonderful "action"; however, this particular knife changed my opinion on the "perfect action". Perfect detent and buttery smooth. The user "micro milling" is absolutely perfect on this particular DUK, in my opinion, and I think it even improves the aesthetics with time and wear. Also, the blade is super thin behind the edge. EXCELLENT design. One of the only knives I've ever had on a pedestal for months or years and it live up to my expectations, but this one set a whole new level of expectations, levels I didn't even know existed.
I'm a bit of a edge junkie, and I'm very critical of a knife's edge symmetry. When I received this knife the tip almost appeared to be microscopically chipped or blunted, but there was no burr or bend that would indicate such. I really wanted it to have a great tip and thought the magnacut would fit the knife better (aesthetically) if it were mirrored. So, I took it to a local professional sharpener who I knew would fix the tip and add the perfect mirror. He did outstanding, blade is extremely sharp and he put such a fantastic tip on this knife - overly impressed with his work every time. I sharpen knives every night, and I love doing so obsessively; however, I'd have been sick if I widened the bevel a bit too much on my left hand stroke, or if I'd accidentally nicked the heel... So, I was really gonna let one of two guys fix it, the one I took it to or Jef Jewel (also a local buddy/youtube sharpener). Jef encouraged me to take it to our mutual friend since he was out of pocket for the next three weeks. So, all of this to say, it has been sharpened... wonderfully.
The tip not quite being up to snuff wasn't the previous owners' fault, actually, as when I took it in, Tate showed me that it appeared Kody may not have quite completed the grind (he also said I was being a bit pedantic over it due to it being miniscule. lol. As I said, I'm fairly critical of the bevel).
THE BEST KNIFE I'VE TOUCHED, HANDS DOWN.
DETAILS:

Third owner
Absolutely gorgeous and hopefully I mentioned the action was amazing
Zirc studs and pivot gear - all other is polished Ti (Check the COA)
The best action on any knife I've touched
Magnacut blade - Professional sharpener said it felt to have the highest hardness of any magnacut he's sharpened
I personally have not disassembled (may have been disassembled during sharpening - didn't ask)
The heavy stonewash and micro milling makes it really difficult to notice distinct blemishes
- Any wear actually adds to the look of this heavy SW and milling - personal opinion
- There is a small spot of wear on the pocket clip, and two other places that look like maybe a snail or scratch. Tried to point them out in the vids. No scratches noticed on the blade. Please check the video. If you have any additional questions, I'll even facetime with you or something to ensure you know this knife is in excellent shape!
Comes with all original packaging, COA, and original Ti Pivot screws
I've carried it a few times, may have cut a piece of paper or two prior to tip fix/sharpening, but the only thing I've touched with the edge since being sharpened (tip added/completed) is filament from my BESS tester. (135-140ish score i think was 3 score average - 95 gram weight tension for test quality)
Beautiful stonewash and milling
Be happy to provide additional photos or video - Tried to point out anything that may be a snail or imperfection

SV 930 OBRO

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All items will be shipped USPS priority insured on Monday.
I'm terrible with pictures and video. Please disregard any heavy mouth-breathing, and feel free to reach out if you need additional photos. Be happy to accommodate

This list is emotional states from other countries and languages. If you see anything here that isn't actually part of a different language and can correct it, there is great appreciation for the help. It takes a whole lot of research to find lists that are accurate and I try, but can't get everything right. Let me know if it's outright wrong or needs to be edited for the correct definition. I am just one gal writing stuff at a snails pace 🐌.

Hüzün (Turkish) - a deep, melancholic yearning or emotional state.😏
Mono no aware (Japanese) - the awareness of the impermanence of all things, leading to a deep appreciation for the transient beauty of life.🥹
Saudade (Portuguese) - a profound, nostalgic longing for something or someone that is absent.

😊 4. Natsukashii (Japanese) - a sentimental longing for the past, with a mix of happiness and sadness. 😌

Tarab (Arabic) - the emotional ecstasy or enchantment experienced while listening to music.

🤩 6. Mbuki-mvuki (Bantu) - the irresistible urge to "shuck off" one's clothes as a form of spontaneous dancing.
🫨 7. Sukha (Sanskrit) - genuine happiness arising from contentment and a sense of well-being.
🤗 8. Gigil (Tagalog) - the irresistible urge to pinch or squeeze something incredibly cute. 😁

Gönnen (German) - the pleasure derived from seeing another person succeed or be happy. 😄
Satori (Japanese) - a sudden, profound sense of spiritual awareness or enlightenment. 😱
Fernweh (German) - a deep ache or longing for far-off places and the desire to travel. 😖
Komorebi (Japanese) - the interplay between light and leaves when sunlight filters through trees. 🥲
Kilig (Tagalog) - the thrilling, giddy feeling of romantic excitement. 😂
Ubuntu (Nguni Bantu) - a sense of shared humanity and interconnectedness.

😗 15. Boketto (Japanese) - the act of gazing vacantly into the distance without thinking.
😦 16. Hygge (Danish) - a cozy and comfortable feeling, often associated with simple pleasures and warmth. 😉

Amae (Japanese) - the expectation of indulgence or special treatment in interpersonal relationships. 😘
Fika (Swedish) - the ritual of taking a break to enjoy coffee and conversation.

☺️ 19. Ukiyo (Japanese) - the floating world; living in the moment, detached from the bothers of life.
👁️ 20. Sankofa (Akan) - the importance of learning from the past to build a successful future.
🏆 21. La douleur exquise (French) - the exquisite pain of wanting someone who you know you can never have.
🥴 22. Mudita (Sanskrit) - the joy that comes from witnessing the happiness of others. 😆

Yūgen (Japanese) - an awareness of the profound grace and subtlety of the universe.

😊 24. Iki (Japanese) - the cultivation of a sophisticated and refined life. 🤓

Inshallah (Arabic) - a phrase expressing the hope that God's will be done. 😐
Dépaysement (French) - the feeling of being in a foreign country, experiencing a new culture.

😙 27. Gezelligheid (Dutch) - a sense of coziness, warmth, and comfort in social situations. 🫨

Jayus (Indonesian) - a joke so poorly told and unfunny that one cannot help but laugh. 🤣
Pura vida (Spanish) - a philosophy of life emphasizing simplicity, happiness, and a positive attitude.

🥝 30. Sehnsucht (German) - an intense, inconsolable longing for an unattainable desire. 🐌

Tatemae and Honne (Japanese) - the contrast between one's true feelings and the facade presented to society.

🥳 32. Zanshin (Japanese) - a state of relaxed awareness, particularly in the face of danger.
😑 33. Mamihlapinatapai (Yaghan) - a shared look of longing and mutual desire between two people who are too shy to initiate something.
🙄 34. Að jenna (Icelandic) - to endure or withstand a difficult situation with patience and dignity.
😲 35. Gemütlichkeit (German) - the warmth and friendliness that creates a sense of belonging. 🤯

Wabi-sabi (Japanese) - finding beauty in imperfections, impermanence, and the natural cycle of growth and decay.

😷 37. Komorebi (Swahili) - the presence of someone leaving their fingerprints on your heart.
🤡 38. Tingo (Pascuense) - the act of gradually stealing all the possessions of a neighbor by borrowing and not returning.
🥶 39. Nunchi (Korean) - the ability to gauge others' moods and emotions and react appropriately.
😏 40. Neko-neko (Indonesian) - the feeling of wanting to experience something for the first time all over again.
😶

Mizpah (Hebrew) - the emotional bond between people separated by distance or death.

🌚 42. Bilita mpash (Bantu) - the national pride and sense of community felt when seeing a fellow countryman succeed.
🫡 43. Baqir (Arabic) - the profound realization of how insignificant and small one is in the grand scheme of the universe.
👽

Ilinx (French) - the strange excitement of wanton destruction. 👹
Vorfreude (German) - the joyful, intense anticipation that comes from imagining future pleasures. 👿
Sobremesa (Spanish) - the time spent lingering at the table after a meal, enjoying conversation and company.
Culaccino (Italian) - the mark left on a table by a cold glass.

🧊

Waldeinsamkeit (German) - the feeling of being alone in the woods and connected to nature.

🍄🪷🏞️

Kalsarikännit (Finnish) - the feeling of getting drunk at home, alone, in your underwear.

🎉 50. Dadirri (Australian Aboriginal) - a deep, spiritual awareness and the act of reflective and respectful listening. 🌜🌛

This list is emotional states from other countries and languages. If you see anything here that isn't actually part of a different language and can correct it, there is great appreciation for the help. It takes a whole lot of research to find lists that are accurate and I try, but can't get everything right. Let me know if it's outright wrong or needs to be edited for the correct definition. I am just one gal writing stuff at a snails pace 🐌.

Hüzün (Turkish) - a deep, melancholic yearning or emotional state.😏
Mono no aware (Japanese) - the awareness of the impermanence of all things, leading to a deep appreciation for the transient beauty of life.🥹
Saudade (Portuguese) - a profound, nostalgic longing for something or someone that is absent.

😊 4. Natsukashii (Japanese) - a sentimental longing for the past, with a mix of happiness and sadness. 😌

Tarab (Arabic) - the emotional ecstasy or enchantment experienced while listening to music.

🤩 6. Mbuki-mvuki (Bantu) - the irresistible urge to "shuck off" one's clothes as a form of spontaneous dancing.
🫨 7. Sukha (Sanskrit) - genuine happiness arising from contentment and a sense of well-being.
🤗 8. Gigil (Tagalog) - the irresistible urge to pinch or squeeze something incredibly cute. 😁

Gönnen (German) - the pleasure derived from seeing another person succeed or be happy. 😄
Satori (Japanese) - a sudden, profound sense of spiritual awareness or enlightenment. 😱
Fernweh (German) - a deep ache or longing for far-off places and the desire to travel. 😖
Komorebi (Japanese) - the interplay between light and leaves when sunlight filters through trees. 🥲
Kilig (Tagalog) - the thrilling, giddy feeling of romantic excitement. 😂
Ubuntu (Nguni Bantu) - a sense of shared humanity and interconnectedness.

😗 15. Boketto (Japanese) - the act of gazing vacantly into the distance without thinking.
😦 16. Hygge (Danish) - a cozy and comfortable feeling, often associated with simple pleasures and warmth. 😉

Amae (Japanese) - the expectation of indulgence or special treatment in interpersonal relationships. 😘
Fika (Swedish) - the ritual of taking a break to enjoy coffee and conversation.

☺️ 19. Ukiyo (Japanese) - the floating world; living in the moment, detached from the bothers of life.
👁️ 20. Sankofa (Akan) - the importance of learning from the past to build a successful future.
🏆 21. La douleur exquise (French) - the exquisite pain of wanting someone who you know you can never have.
🥴 22. Mudita (Sanskrit) - the joy that comes from witnessing the happiness of others. 😆

Yūgen (Japanese) - an awareness of the profound grace and subtlety of the universe.

😊 24. Iki (Japanese) - the cultivation of a sophisticated and refined life. 🤓

Inshallah (Arabic) - a phrase expressing the hope that God's will be done. 😐
Dépaysement (French) - the feeling of being in a foreign country, experiencing a new culture.

😙 27. Gezelligheid (Dutch) - a sense of coziness, warmth, and comfort in social situations. 🫨

Jayus (Indonesian) - a joke so poorly told and unfunny that one cannot help but laugh. 🤣
Pura vida (Spanish) - a philosophy of life emphasizing simplicity, happiness, and a positive attitude.

🥝 30. Sehnsucht (German) - an intense, inconsolable longing for an unattainable desire. 🐌

Tatemae and Honne (Japanese) - the contrast between one's true feelings and the facade presented to society.

🥳 32. Zanshin (Japanese) - a state of relaxed awareness, particularly in the face of danger.
😑 33. Mamihlapinatapai (Yaghan) - a shared look of longing and mutual desire between two people who are too shy to initiate something.
🙄 34. Að jenna (Icelandic) - to endure or withstand a difficult situation with patience and dignity.
😲 35. Gemütlichkeit (German) - the warmth and friendliness that creates a sense of belonging. 🤯

Wabi-sabi (Japanese) - finding beauty in imperfections, impermanence, and the natural cycle of growth and decay.

😷 37. Komorebi (Swahili) - the presence of someone leaving their fingerprints on your heart.
🤡 38. Tingo (Pascuense) - the act of gradually stealing all the possessions of a neighbor by borrowing and not returning.
🥶 39. Nunchi (Korean) - the ability to gauge others' moods and emotions and react appropriately.
😏 40. Neko-neko (Indonesian) - the feeling of wanting to experience something for the first time all over again.
😶

Mizpah (Hebrew) - the emotional bond between people separated by distance or death.

🌚 42. Bilita mpash (Bantu) - the national pride and sense of community felt when seeing a fellow countryman succeed.
🫡 43. Baqir (Arabic) - the profound realization of how insignificant and small one is in the grand scheme of the universe.
👽

Ilinx (French) - the strange excitement of wanton destruction. 👹
Vorfreude (German) - the joyful, intense anticipation that comes from imagining future pleasures. 👿
Sobremesa (Spanish) - the time spent lingering at the table after a meal, enjoying conversation and company.
Culaccino (Italian) - the mark left on a table by a cold glass.

🧊

Waldeinsamkeit (German) - the feeling of being alone in the woods and connected to nature.

🍄🪷🏞️

Kalsarikännit (Finnish) - the feeling of getting drunk at home, alone, in your underwear.

🎉 50. Dadirri (Australian Aboriginal) - a deep, spiritual awareness and the act of reflective and respectful listening. 🌜🌛

Chapter 1 Chapter 79
“Should we be scared?” Ghilanna asked Svinjko in a whisper as the devil started laughing maniacally with blood spilling from her mouth, “Is she going to turn on us?”
“I … I honestly have no idea …”
“Yes! This is it!” The devil yelled so loud, her voice echoed all over the room, “This is what it’s all about!”
“So, was I right?” Eric asked.
The devil grabbed him by the collar, pulling him close and kissing him passionately with her bloody lips.
“You magnificent … looser!” The devil said with a wide smile on her face, “You are so stupid about so many things, yet so knowledgeable about the most outlandish stuff! Snail blood … what sane person would ever bother remembering something so stupid and pointless?”
“So, are we good to go? Will this blood be good?” He asked.
“Yes, we’re good to go. Although, it will take a few more steps than necessary. That fucker wanted to make me suffer to the very end, so it will take some time to refine the blood, but now …” she looked him in the eyes, smiling widely while caressing his face with affection, “Thanks to you, now I know what I need to do with the blood.”
“So, you won’t yell anymore?” He gave her a playful smile.
She let out a short laugh, “Was that what you were worried about? Me being mad?”
“You are quite unpredictable when angry, and I don’t want you to do something you will regret.”
The devil looked at the cauldron in front of them, “Yes … I almost did something very stupid. My temper almost got the better of me.”
Then she looked him back in the eyes, “But you were there … to ease my temper. I guess that … you being so pathetic has some very neat … side effects. I would’ve killed anyone else had they tried to interfere with me like that, but since I can’t see you as a threat … I guess it’s much easier for you to reach me when I lose my mind.”
“Well, that’s good to hear,” his smile grew wider, “You really grew as a person.”
She frowned deeply, but the smile on her face made it obvious she held no malice, “Are you trying to insult me?”
“I’m trying to praise you. It’s good to see you overcoming your rage.”
“Hmm … I guess I would think the same in your shoes. Ok, I will let that slight on my perfection slide.”
“But first,” Eric pointed at the bleeding snail, “maybe we should do something about this before the snail loses all of its blood.”
The devil’s eyes went as wide as they could, “Oh, fuck! I completely forgot!”
She turned to face the adventurers with urgency all over her face, “Come on! Quickly! We must put it back on the cauldron before it bleeds out!”
The adventurers helped the devil get the snail back on the cauldron, and the whole thing got filled quite quickly.
“So, is that it for you?” Ghilanna asked the devil.
“Yes, that’s pretty much it,” the devil responded.
“Does that mean we are parting our ways now?” Ghilanna asked.
“What? You want to see me go so quickly?”
“I don’t see why you’d stick around until Rutmuik is done. He won’t finish his job anytime soon. You’ve fulfilled your end of the bargain and got what you wanted. However, you can also take some riches from the treasury if you want. There’s too much of it, and we can’t take all of it with us, so you’re more than welcome to take your rightful share.”
“Thanks, but I don’t need it,” the devil said, “I have plenty of riches back home.”
“Then …” Ghilanna paused as she considered her next words.
“The devil came here for fun, Ghilanna,” Svinjko said, “She didn’t come here for riches. She came here to have some fun killing adventurers.”
“That’s pretty much it,” the devil admitted, “But it was nowhere near as fun as I thought it would be, so I’ll be leaving now.”
“Really? Does that mean you devils don’t enjoy killing that much?” Ghilanna asked.
“Killing people yourself is nowhere near as fun as getting the idiots to kill each other. Besides, there are things far more interesting than killing. I had no idea how much I needed them until I came here.”
“Oh? And what is that?” Ghilanna asked.
“As if I would tell you that,” the devil said with a wide grin on her face, “What do you think, that we’re friends or something? Or did you become a theologian all of a sudden?”
“I’m just being curious. You don’t have to share it if you don’t want to.”
“You guys know nothing if you think devils are all about killing. Your gods have killed so many people that we have no chance of ever catching up to them. Ask the piggy here.”
“We should let the devil be on her way, Ghilanna,” Svinjko said.
“I meant nothing bad by it, and I don’t want to argue,” Ghilanna said, “If you don’t want to share it, fine, I’m not going to press you about it. Besides, now that you’ve fulfilled your end of the bargain you don’t owe us anything.”
“Exactly!”
“Just don’t interfere with us reaching the surface.”
“I couldn’t care less about what happens to you guys. Not now that I got the blood. I have much more important things to do than stomp some ants.”
“Then don’t let us stand in your way,” Svinjko responded.
“I know you’ve already said it, but I just want to be absolutely sure. Are you sure you don’t want any riches for yourself?” Ghilanna asked again.
“Thanks, but no. This baby right here is worth more than all those treasures you’re counting right now,” the devil said while affectionately patting the side of the cauldron.
“Well, to each their own … I guess,” Ghilanna agreed.
“I’m surprised you aren’t dismantling the corpse though,” the devil said, “There are some very valuable ingredients inside.”
“True,” Ghilanna nodded, “But the one who was supposed to be dismantling it is now dead.”
“Ah … ok, I get it.”
“It happens,” Ghilanna shrugged the unpleasant feeling off, “Dungeons are unpredictable and unforgiving.”
“It’s a waste though,” the devil said, “But at least the blood will serve its purpose.”
Ghilanna let out a long sigh, “So … is this it then?”
“Yes,” the devil responded, “This is where we part our ways.”
“I can’t say it was a pleasure, but it was a very enlightening experience,” Ghilanna said.
“I bet it was. Few people have the privilege of ever talking with a devil.”
“It will certainly make for an interesting story to tell while getting drunk.”
“And what about you piggy?” The devil gave Svinjko a cocky smirk, “Do you have anything to say? Any regrets?”
Svinjko looked her in the eye for a moment before answering, “Not really. You proved yourself useful. No, it wasn’t you, actually. Your companion proved useful.”
“Oh, he certainly did,” she leaned in towards Svinjko, putting her hand next to her lips so Eric couldn’t read them.
“But don’t tell him that,” she whispered.
“He doesn’t understand our language anyway,” Svinjko responded in an annoyed voice.
“Oh, I’m just making a silly joke,” the devil elbowed him playfully, but much harder than she should, “You holy people are way too stuck up to understand humor. But I must say, I feel bitter for not managing to take your porky head. I bet it would taste delicious in a stew.”
“The feeling is mutual.”
“That one was a little bit … over the line,” Ghilanna said, “Even for a joke.”
“Oh, make no mistake miss, that was not a joke,” the devil responded, “But don’t worry, I have a contract to maintain. True devils stick to their word. Still, I’m surprised you didn’t try to do something stupid, porky. I was sure you’d try to get your friends to attack me, even with the contract. I was sure you had some vendetta against me after I’d decimated your original party.”
“If they’d attack you, then the contract would be void,” Svinjko responded, “What’s the point of making a contract just to break it?”
“I thought you were ready for it. You inquisitors can be quite … unscrupulous in your pursuits. Did you finally grow up and learn how to accept defeat?”
“I realized that saving lives is more important than taking them, but I don’t expect a devil to understand that.”
“Ouch!” The devil flinched dramatically, “Such edge! I better get going before I get cut!”
Ghilanna stepped up, extending her hand for a handshake, “We don’t see eye to eye, but I recognize we couldn’t have done this without you and your companion. I have my reasons for hating you, but you have my gratitude for helping us take the guardian down.”
A surprised look formed on the devil’s face briefly before she shook the hand, “That is something I can respect. I also recognize I couldn’t have pulled this off without your mage. Do you now see that making a deal with the devil doesn’t always lead to one’s demise?”
“I will reserve my judgment until we’re out of the dungeon. I’d be lying if I said that my opinion of devils has improved, but at least now I understand that some devils can be reasoned with … as long as their interests are satisfied.”
“You may consider our behavior to be evil, but devils are nothing but reasonable.”
“And I’d also like to thank your companion. May I?”
“Sure. Although, he won’t understand a word you’re saying. Piggy is the only one he can understand from your group.”
“I will improvise then.”
Ghilanna walked up to Eric, stepping right in front of him. He gave her a confused look before looking at the devil for some kind of explanation.
The devil just grinned in response without saying anything.
But she instantly lost her grin when Ghilanna wrapped her arms around Eric’s neck and kissed him hungrily.
Epilogue
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Generally, I've noticed a lot of mixed feeling about the Equestria Girls movies, and I understand why too. When I first heard about it, I though "High school? Seriously?" I still find some enjoyment out of the movies though, so for the longest time I've been thinking of a way to rewrite it to raise the stakes. Recently I've seen videos of the "Equestria at War" mod for Hearts of Iron IV and this sprung up an old idea I had for bringing the ponies to Washington D.C. So, thinking of the general timeline MLP: FIM is set in, mixed with some real word events and a dash of alternate history, I have come up with an idea to rewrite and expand the first Equestria Girls movie. Here I will be sharing my ideas for characters, setting, and the general plot.
Setting: (Alternate Timeline) Washington D.C., United States of America, Earth, White House, Library of Congress, and Capitol.
Date: March 30, 1945 - March 33, 1945, During the final days of World War 2
Main Goal: For Twilight to become Speaker of the House instead of Sunset Shimmer, stop the Hub Project, retrieve her Element of Harmony, and return to Equestria before the portal closes.
MacGuffin: Twilight’s Crown A.K.A the Element of Magic
Main Characters
Twilight Sparkle: Princess of Friendship (In Equestria), Personal Secretary to the President
Spike: Twilight Sparkle's Assistant, Reptilian Shapeshifter (In Human World, Can only shapeshift to make himself appear human)
Sunset Shimmer: Office of Scientific Research and Development, Doctor in the Manhattan Project (Officially), Leader of the Hub Project (Splitter Group wanting to use Equestrian Magic to win World War 2 and prevent future wars)
Fluttershy: Secretary of Interior (Wants to create the Environmental Protection Agency), United States Army Air Force Pilot (Discharged)
Pinkie Pie: Press Secretary, US Army Field Artillery Regiment (Discharged), OSS Consultant and Agent (Secretly, Is familiar with magic and other anomalies because of this)
Applejack: Secretary of Agriculture, US Army Veteran
Rarity: Secretary of Commerce, US Navy Veteran
Rainbow Dash: Ace Pilot, Colonel in the United States Army Air Forces
Side Characters
Flash Sentry: Secret Service Agent
President Celestia: President of the United States of America
Vice President Luna: Vice President of the United States of America
Granny Smith: Secretary of State
Big McIntosh: Deputy Secretary of Agriculture
Snips and Snails: Personal Lab Assistants to Sunset Shimmer
Trixie Lulamoon: Spy, Double Agent for the Soviet Union
Cheerilee: Head of the Office of Education
Apple Bloom: US Army Recruit, Tank Commander and Loader
Sweetie Belle: US Army Recruit, Tank Radio Operator and Machine Gunner
Scootaloo: US Army Recruit, Tank Driver and Mechanic
Diamond Tiara: US Army Warrant Officer 1
Silver Spoon: US Army Warrant Officer 1
Mr. and Mrs. Cake: Bar Owners
Spitfire: General and Commander of the United States Army Air Forces
Synopsis
Sunset Shimmer steals Twilight's crown and brings it into a portal that leads to another world. Twilight learns that the portal will only be open for 3 days until it closes for another 30 moons. Twilight and Spike chase after her and end up in an alternate version of the United States of America during the final days of World War 2 on the White House lawn. Twilight is first met by a member of the Secret Service (Flash Sentry), and is noted to have an ID that declares her to be the new Personal Secretary to the President. After the two part ways with instructions to go directly to the President, Twilight encounters Sunset Shimmer harassing Fluttershy who was handing out flyers in an effort to gain support for her "Environmental Protection Agency". After a brief standoff with an unsuspecting Sunset Shimmer, who then impatiently blowing past Twilight, Twilight befriends Fluttershy, who she finds out is the Secretary of Interior. Through a short dialogue, Fluttershy directs Twilight and Spike to the Oval Office where President Celestia is reading over classified documents. Twilight enters (with Spike hiding inside her bag) and convenes with President Celestia, who explains a little more about the world and the current state of affairs. President Celestia reveals that she only recently became President after the passing of the late Franklin Delano Roosevelt. She also mentions the secret projects that the USA is working on to end the war with Japan quickly as the Germans have just capitulated. Due to this recent victory and change in leadership, the White House will be holding a celebration and an election to pick a new Speaker of the House. Through these revelations, Twilight learns of the location of her Element of Harmony and that Sunset Shimmer will try and become Speaker of House to boost her secret project to harness Equestrian Magic as a weapon. Twilight is then given her duties and leaves the Oval Office. She then reconvenes with Fluttershy for lunch to ask for aid in becoming the next Speaker of House. During their rendezvous, Twilight notices how the politicians of D.C. are more arguing than working together. Fluttershy then instructs Twilight to talk to the Press Secretary, who Twilight comes to discover is Pinkie Pie. Pinkie Pie is humorously winding down a press meeting in the East Room when Twilight approaches her and asks for her aid in signing up for the Speaker of House ballot. After Twilight is signed up, Apple Jack and Big MacIntosh enter with a shipment order for Pinkie Pie, as Pinkie Pie is in charge of planning and putting together the victory celebration. Sunset Shimmer then discovers Twilights plan through Applejack and Pinkie Pie and confronts her, telling her that she's doing this for the good of mankind and that she should return to Equestria because "There's more than enough magic there." Sunset Shimmer goes to a room where her lab assistants, Snips and Snails, are working on a machine that can harness the power of Twilights Element of Harmony. After a brief encounter with Trixie Lulamoon, Twilight goes to the Library of Congress where she attempts to learn more about the world. She briefly encounters the alternate versions of the Cutie Mark Crusaders who are loudly and obnoxiously singing old war songs in the library, until they are chased out by an annoyed Cheerilee. Twilight then spends the rest of the day with Spike learning as much as she can, until the night when the wing begins to close. During these studies, Twilight discovers that Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Rarity, Pinkie Pie, and Fluttershy used to be in the same unit in the military in the past, and were friends. Twilight then panics as she has nowhere to sleep, but Spike finds a place in the library that no one usually ventures to and makes her a makeshift bed out of books. The two are then found by a patrolling Flash Sentry who tells them they need to leave, but after Twilight explaining her situation, decided to cover for them instead, lighting a spark for the future. When the next day comes around, Rarity, the Secretary of Commerce, pulls Twilight and Spike into a private room where she attempts to put Spike and her into disguises. She reveals she's doing this because she heard about what happened with Sunset Shimmer and wishes to aid Twilight in becoming the Speaker of House because Sunset Shimmer embezzles funds, but she cannot prove it. Applejack, Fluttershy, and Pinkie Pie then enter the room as they were all also looking for Twilight. They explain that Sunset Shimmer has gone on a smear campaign against Twilight and that she should lay low for awhile. However, Twilights friends then begin arguing and they all reveal why they don't trust each other. However, they're willing to put aside their differences to help Twilight, as they all have a mutual hatred for Sunset Shimmer. Through various means, Twilight manages to start gaining support, but is again sabotaged by Sunset Shimmer who sets off explosives in the planned ballroom for the celebration. Twilight is originally suspected and detained, but Flash Sentry comes in to disprove the allegations. Twilight then rebuilds the ballroom with her friends and various members of the White House and government, solidifying her victory as the next Speaker of House. When she wins the election and is presented with the Element of Harmony, Sunset Shimmer takes Spike hostage and threatens to blow up the portal to Equestria with dynamite unless she relinquishes her Element of Harmony. Twilight initially refuses, but Sunset Shimmer, with the aid of sleeper agents, steals Twilights element and shoves it into her machine. Sunset Shimmer then uses the machine to absorb the power of the element directly into her, giving her dark magical powers and turning her into a monster. She then uses her power to turn Snips and Snails into similar monsters, and almost everyone in D.C. into zombies, vowing that this power will bring the end to all wars. The Mane 6 then engage in battle with Sunset Shimmer, Sips, Snails, and her zombie army in an effort to get to the machine and retrieve Twilight's Element of Harmony. Sunset Shimmer almost captures the Mane 6, but the Cutie Mark Crusaders save them with a tank, allowing them to get to the machine holding Twilight's Element. Twilight then retrieves the Element from the machine, but Sunset Shimmer incapacitated the Cutie Mark Crusaders and already absorbed a lot of magic from the Element, remaining a monster. Sunset Shimmer then vows to kill the Mane 6, take over the world, then Equestria. However, before she can finish the Mane 6 off, Twilights element protects the 6 and temporarily creates the other 5 Elements of Harmony, which the other members of the Mane 6 wield. Together, the 6 defeat Sunset Shimmer and de-zombify the people of Washington D.C. The party then happens and Twilight returns home.
I will be rewriting the script in the future for further details in how the story plays out, but for now this is what I am putting out there.

Feeling pretty lost here. Just got out of a relationship that meant the world to me, and now I'm struggling with this overwhelming sense of loneliness. Like, the breakup was mutual and all, but damn, it still stings, you know? I'm trying to keep busy, hitting the gym, hanging out with friends, burying myself in work, but no matter what I do, I still feel this emptiness gnawing at me.
I know time heals all wounds and all that jazz, but right now, time feels like it's moving at a snail's pace. I just want to fast-forward to the part where I'm over it and can laugh about it. But until then, how the heck do you manage these feelings? Any tips or tricks from someone who's been through the trenches and made it out alive? Would seriously appreciate any advice or even just some words of encouragement. Thanks in advance, y'all.

This list is emotional states from other countries and languages. If you see anything here that isn't actually part of a different language and can correct it, there is great appreciation for the help. It takes a whole lot of research to find lists that are accurate and I try, but can't get everything right. Let me know if it's outright wrong or needs to be edited for the correct definition. I am just one gal writing stuff at a snails pace 🐌.

Hüzün (Turkish) - a deep, melancholic yearning or emotional state.😏
Mono no aware (Japanese) - the awareness of the impermanence of all things, leading to a deep appreciation for the transient beauty of life.🥹
Saudade (Portuguese) - a profound, nostalgic longing for something or someone that is absent.

😊 4. Natsukashii (Japanese) - a sentimental longing for the past, with a mix of happiness and sadness. 😌

Tarab (Arabic) - the emotional ecstasy or enchantment experienced while listening to music.

🤩 6. Mbuki-mvuki (Bantu) - the irresistible urge to "shuck off" one's clothes as a form of spontaneous dancing.
🫨 7. Sukha (Sanskrit) - genuine happiness arising from contentment and a sense of well-being.
🤗 8. Gigil (Tagalog) - the irresistible urge to pinch or squeeze something incredibly cute. 😁

Gönnen (German) - the pleasure derived from seeing another person succeed or be happy. 😄
Satori (Japanese) - a sudden, profound sense of spiritual awareness or enlightenment. 😱
Fernweh (German) - a deep ache or longing for far-off places and the desire to travel. 😖
Komorebi (Japanese) - the interplay between light and leaves when sunlight filters through trees. 🥲
Kilig (Tagalog) - the thrilling, giddy feeling of romantic excitement. 😂
Ubuntu (Nguni Bantu) - a sense of shared humanity and interconnectedness.

😗 15. Boketto (Japanese) - the act of gazing vacantly into the distance without thinking.
😦 16. Hygge (Danish) - a cozy and comfortable feeling, often associated with simple pleasures and warmth. 😉

Amae (Japanese) - the expectation of indulgence or special treatment in interpersonal relationships. 😘
Fika (Swedish) - the ritual of taking a break to enjoy coffee and conversation.

☺️ 19. Ukiyo (Japanese) - the floating world; living in the moment, detached from the bothers of life.
👁️ 20. Sankofa (Akan) - the importance of learning from the past to build a successful future.
🏆 21. La douleur exquise (French) - the exquisite pain of wanting someone who you know you can never have.
🥴 22. Mudita (Sanskrit) - the joy that comes from witnessing the happiness of others. 😆

Yūgen (Japanese) - an awareness of the profound grace and subtlety of the universe.

😊 24. Iki (Japanese) - the cultivation of a sophisticated and refined life. 🤓

Inshallah (Arabic) - a phrase expressing the hope that God's will be done. 😐
Dépaysement (French) - the feeling of being in a foreign country, experiencing a new culture.

😙 27. Gezelligheid (Dutch) - a sense of coziness, warmth, and comfort in social situations. 🫨

Jayus (Indonesian) - a joke so poorly told and unfunny that one cannot help but laugh. 🤣
Pura vida (Spanish) - a philosophy of life emphasizing simplicity, happiness, and a positive attitude.

🥝 30. Sehnsucht (German) - an intense, inconsolable longing for an unattainable desire. 🐌

Tatemae and Honne (Japanese) - the contrast between one's true feelings and the facade presented to society.

🥳 32. Zanshin (Japanese) - a state of relaxed awareness, particularly in the face of danger.
😑 33. Mamihlapinatapai (Yaghan) - a shared look of longing and mutual desire between two people who are too shy to initiate something.
🙄 34. Að jenna (Icelandic) - to endure or withstand a difficult situation with patience and dignity.
😲 35. Gemütlichkeit (German) - the warmth and friendliness that creates a sense of belonging. 🤯

Wabi-sabi (Japanese) - finding beauty in imperfections, impermanence, and the natural cycle of growth and decay.

😷 37. Komorebi (Swahili) - the presence of someone leaving their fingerprints on your heart.
🤡 38. Tingo (Pascuense) - the act of gradually stealing all the possessions of a neighbor by borrowing and not returning.
🥶 39. Nunchi (Korean) - the ability to gauge others' moods and emotions and react appropriately.
😏 40. Neko-neko (Indonesian) - the feeling of wanting to experience something for the first time all over again.
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Mizpah (Hebrew) - the emotional bond between people separated by distance or death.

🌚 42. Bilita mpash (Bantu) - the national pride and sense of community felt when seeing a fellow countryman succeed.
🫡 43. Baqir (Arabic) - the profound realization of how insignificant and small one is in the grand scheme of the universe.
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Ilinx (French) - the strange excitement of wanton destruction. 👹
Vorfreude (German) - the joyful, intense anticipation that comes from imagining future pleasures. 👿
Sobremesa (Spanish) - the time spent lingering at the table after a meal, enjoying conversation and company.
Culaccino (Italian) - the mark left on a table by a cold glass.

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Waldeinsamkeit (German) - the feeling of being alone in the woods and connected to nature.

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Kalsarikännit (Finnish) - the feeling of getting drunk at home, alone, in your underwear.

🎉 50. Dadirri (Australian Aboriginal) - a deep, spiritual awareness and the act of reflective and respectful listening. 🌜🌛

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