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Barça is an emotion. It’s an e m o t i o n. I’ve always felt it.

It’s the photo of my life. I love to photograph my children, but it can’t be compared to this. Messi was out of his mind and, in the time I’ve been working for Barcelona, I’ve never seen him celebrate like that. +

atalienart

Emily and Wendell from Emily Wilde series :)

messiluvr

thisliminalspacedaydreams

Fanfic is a free hobby.

It's one of the last few things we can have as a society that's free. You can engage, for free. People give you things (art, stories, etc), for free.

Don't buy into the consummerism just because it's everywhere else.

You don't have to consume everything you interact with. You don't have to use things, just because they exist.

You're allowed (still, for now), to have things that are enjoyable for free.

Do you realise how insane the world is? We don't have many places where we can just be, for free anymore, but ao3 is. Did you notice we don't have ads in ao3? We don't have pop ups? Where ELSE do we not have that?

Where else can you just go and not have to wait for a commercial to be over or for ads to be on the sidelines?

I don't think the younger people understand, but the whole of internet used to be like this. YouTubers would do Youtube for free, just because. You couldn't monetise your internet presence before.

Ao3 is like a little preserved corner of the internet where the old internet used to be, and it's being attacked by people who do not understand that free things are allowed to exist without judgment.

Please don't ruin this for us.

Some of us need it.

lifeofabarfi

THIS IS SO IMPORTANT

milkandmoon-ao3

seen a lot of great recs recently and i wanted to add my own to the void.

these are the fics i most cherish, the stories that have inspired me, surprised me, the ones i still think about after countless hours doom-scrolling through the night. mostly harrymort / fast-burns / time-travel + alternate realities.

if you’ve stumbled upon this list, i hope there’s something here that will bring you joy ♡

The thrillers The ones that had me on the edge of my seat

something precious by mosiva

What he grows to be by asakiii

malediction by eleven_eaves

Heartbeat by Phantomato

He says 'Hate Me' by lordmarvoloriddle

Love's Loathing by The_Fictionist

Tender Reigns Our Night by noumena

These steep woods and lofty cliffs by Rimeme

Rapture by ErisDawn

The toe-curlers The ones that made me weak in the knees

Night Walker by Dangereuse

Twelve Weeks by ohyondermemphis

What Happens in Vegas by Divida

Prison Blues by exarite for RedHorse / Redemption by oops (hobbes1234)

That Dream Within A Dream by doshu

tempor · al | ary by asterismal (asterisms)

The whimsy The ones that made me go naaw

Mary Magdalene by hanamichi, vash (hanamichi)

don't blame the stork by TheOnceandFutureQueenofTarts

The dramedies The ones that warmed my cold, dead heart

The two hundred and twelfth loop by Bakuko, cyberslut404

Diagnosis: A Medical Dramedy by MaidenMotherCrone (orphan_account)

Hell is Your Son from Another Dimension by wynnebat

Too old to be this young by Nadia_Castillo

The classics The ones that you’ve probably seen around, for good reason

Sunspots by crowthing

Of Your Making by purplewitch156

Revolution of Configured Stars by ReminiscentBells

of various storms and saints by MaidenMotherCrone (terrorgold)

A Dangerous Game by Cybrid

Death of Today by Epic Solemnity (Dark_Cyan_Star)

Blood Crest by Cauchy

No Glory by ObsidianPen

taehyungfirst

Slight rant. As someone who is not that interested or invested in kpop, if I had to bet on anyone in the group having their solo career blow up or being the breakout star that transcends the Kpop industry it would be Taehyung. So its weird to me when people keep downplaying him. Dude is insanely attractive with breathtaking visuals, he is interesting, charismatic with a witty sense of humor that is just dry enough to give him an edge, he has a highly distinctive voice, brands adore him and he is excellent at networking within elite circles.

Wasn't he the first one to get his own fan base even though he started out as a hidden member? Also he was the first to be requested for an acting role because he stood out. And I mean he acts like a celebrity. Tae has the perfect balance between being humble and relatable but still being able to flex his magnetic aura when he enters a room. He doesn't play by the rules that will just make him a copy of everyone else. He doesn't follow trends, he creates them.

By all logic and reason he should've been the one BH put all their money on. That's what would have happened in any other company. And before anyone says his vibe is too niche and that's why BH doesn't push him as much, then in that case someone like Timothy Chalamet should not have gotten as big as he did as he is by no means your typical Hollywood heartthrob.

And then we still get gaslit by the fandom that Tae is just not that popular because "He Is JuSt NoT eVeRyOnEs CuP Of TeA" like armys don't literally encourage eachother or harass people into not supporting him because "he is popular enough" Or when antis call him a flop like that is not the most delusional thing to say. Man is the wealthiest member of BTS for a reason. They are so clearly threatened by him because they know if he had a company behind him that actually did their job he would be unstoppable.

You said it yourself: he doesn’t play by the rules. He showed distaste for the company and Bangpd multiple times and that’s not something the others would be able to do, he is talented and worldwide loved but as long as he is under that company he will be put aside, because that’s what you do when you’re scared of someone who could overpower you: sabotage, conduct hate trains, don’t support them, media play.

taehyungfirst

I love Tae's winter/Christmas songs in general but the level of this collaboration is what he deserves. I grew up with my grandma and old movies and music. Bing Crosby is one of the all time best and his voice was immediately recognizable and regarded for it's depth and richness and smoothness. He was in a league of his own. Tae being able to collaborate with him (which is not a thing that just happens) and his family and estate being so effusive in their praise really underscores his individual talent (not BTS, not K-pop). It singles him as an exceptional voice and talent. I can't wait to hear how they sound together.

I also love how Tae just keeps leaning into his individual tastes and preferences and is carving such a unique space for himself as a solo artist. Not a random pop collab or a big current name. He's doing things his way. No one is doing it like him.

It’s been 47 years since the last Bing Crosby’s cross-generational collaboration with David Bowie in 1977, do you understand how amazing this is?

That’s Taehyung’s favorite artist and he’s singing with him and Bing’s family is saying how beautifully their voices blend together. I feel so proud and so excited.

jkftkth-deactivated20250329

my taehyungie 😭 so proud and happy for youuuu 🥹

currentlycryingaboutlancelot

why does viva la vida by coldplay always go so hard. i hear those opening strings and instantly im a cynical and mournful king walking through his overthrown kingdom like oh shit I totally did used to rule the world!!! I used to roll the dice and feel the fear in my enemies’ eyes but now im literally sweeping the streets I used to own!!!! idk what it is about this song but for some reason i can’t explain

cosmicdreamgrl

vocal line x dimple stages for @cordiallyfuturedwight [ cr : 0613data, namuspromised ]

hobipowers

💚💚💚

nixcraft

Literal definition of spyware:

Also From Microsoft’s own FAQ: "Note that Recall does not perform content moderation. It will not hide information such as passwords or financial account numbers. 🤡

caroline-vibecheck

KillKillKillKillKillKillKillKillKillKillKill

alluringapex

There's a way to remove it~

Go into the power shell

then paste in:

reg add HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsCopilot /v "TurnOffWindowsCopilot" /t REG_DWORD /f /d 1

like this

Then restart. Also here is how to turn off the awful search suggestions:

Stop the OS from pulling up web results when you just want files and apps.

venonomnomicon

incase anyone didnt know there's some great free software to handle disabling windows bloatware without needing to mess with the command line

With the freeware O&O ShutUp10++, unwanted Windows 10 and 11 features can be disabled and the transfer of sensitive personal data onto Micro

O&O AppBuster gives you the control back over your Windows again! Now you decide which apps you want on your computer.

these are a mandatory part of every windows install for me. been using them for years and it's such a lifesaver

foxofninetales

Because this has mostly been talked about with Windows 11, heads-up that this installed itself on every Windows 10 computer in our house with this week's update.

vanyamire

some quick lotr studies :]

prints

oedipalrivalry

this was a cultural reset

stickmarionette

The Influence of Johan Cruyff

A significant part of Guardiola's football philosophy was shaped by the legendary Johan Cruyff, a key figure in his life and career. "I can't imagine what my life and career would have been like without Cruyff," Guardiola confessed. "He taught me so much tactically, but more importantly, he shaped me from a human perspective. He was a genius, unique. He made me fall in love with football," he added with great admiration.

Managing Messi: A Unique Experience

When asked about managing Lionel Messi during their time together at Barcelona, Guardiola expressed his awe. "You have to get to know him," he explained. "For me, it's easy to say he's the greatest player of all time, but the stars aligned during that period. The strongest ever? Maybe it’s disrespectful to Pelé or Maradona, but for me, yes. I’ve never seen anyone like him. You can't imagine someone maintaining that level of performance for 15-20 years. Seeing him up close makes you think of Tiger Woods or Michael Jordan. We were lucky to be their contemporaries," Guardiola remarked.

He even compared that Barcelona team to the beauty in Sorrentino's film The Great Beauty, saying it was a fitting title for the squad's brilliance.

Connection to Barcelona

Though Guardiola hasn't made any decisions about his long-term future, he was direct when asked which team he would prefer to avoid in the Champions League: "Good question. Barcelona, maybe. The affection I have for them destroys me. I was born in a small village nearby, and facing them is never easy."