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here are a few other "secret" dashboards:

Posts from your "crushes"

"What you missed" (will be empty if you already visit Tumblr every day)

"Trending"

nope! i hovered over the link and this popped up on the bottom of the browser. here's all the links in order:

https://www.tumblr.com/timeline/blog_subscriptions

https://www.tumblr.com/timeline/crushes

https://www.tumblr.com/timeline/what_you_missed

https://www.tumblr.com/timeline/trending

I had to turn this off, but it's something that allows Windows and anyone using your device to generate text/images.

i have a file or folder on my pc that i want to share with other people. let's call it gayshit.mp3

unfortunately gayshit.mp3 is 750mb and im not paying for discord nitro so i need another way to send it

i put it into qbittorrent and it makes a torrent file. this is essentially a very small file that points to gayshit.mp3 so other computers can find it. kinda like a treasure map

i send this tiny file to my friend, who loads it into qbittorrent. their computer takes a moment to find mine over the vast expanse of cyberspace and then (as long as my pc is running and the file is still where it should be), it gets copied from my hard drive to theirs

this is the cool part: if somebody else loads that tiny file, they can download it from both of us. if i'm offline but my friend is on, the third person can still get it. this also means that if two people have separate halves of the file, they can download the other half from each other. as long as some combination of people have the pieces between them, they can all have the whole thing.

crucially this does not require a server!!! you can just upload the file to a few people and as long as they keep it, it's still accessible. as long as somebody, somewhere is still connected, it's available forever. the only way it goes away is if everybody disconnects from it.

this is NOT because of blocking screenshots, it's because of HOW streaming sites use your computer's hardware to optimise performance, which means the thing rendering the video and the thing capturing your screen aren't the SAME thing. so they can't talk together.

I have been meaning to do this for a while, so here we are: (If you want me to untag you/remove you from the list/tag a tumblr I couldn't find via author's notes or profile, let me know and I will edit the post)

the roster by goldenframes

Shane and Ilya’s hookups are too predictable: Always in the same cities, always adhering to their game schedule. It would be only too easy for either of their teammates to connect the dots, especially when they all know about Jane and Lily. So maybe they do need a roster. Or: Love is stored in the Excel spreadsheet.

Short, funny, talks about my true love and most hated enemy: excel.

If it wasn't for that meddling kid by ARustySpork (@arustyspork)

“I feel really good about this kid, I think he could be great on your wing, he just needs some help settling in. Someone to show him the ropes.” “Yes.” The line went silent for a moment. Ilya wasn’t really sure why his coach felt the need to run this by him. “Rozanov,” his coach said at last. “I want him to live with you.” Ilya blinked, then nearly shouted into the phone. “What?” *** or, Ilya stays in Boston, gets a rookie, and tries to figure out how to make a secret long distance relationship work while there's a Russian teenager in his house

One of the best fanfics out there! And one of my favorites. It is on the longer side, but tells a cohesive story, and it is so, so good.

(SERIES) Hope You're Not Waiting For Me to Wait For You by Latigra Start with: World on Your Shoulders

Shane's new rookie is blackmailed by a previous (male) hook up, which is something that he can handle. This won't ruin his line for the season.

I love the characterization in this fic, because you truly believe these are jocks who grew up surrounded by other jocks. Hilarious fic, with some parts making me cackle out loud. Not character bashing, because everyone just sucks. Love it.

I'll Never Soften My Grip by providing_leverage (@providing-leverage)

Stevlana Sergeevna Vetrova does not want to be in love. She is eight years old, and the rest of the world tells her that it is a foregone conclusion. Not something she gets a say in. Svetlana will fall in love, she will find a handsome boy to make her husband, and she will give him children. The suggestion makes her so angry that she stomps her foot and bars any mention of love from their house. Her papa agrees. He can never say no to her.

A beautiful character study. Fantastic and I strongly recommend it for those aro feels.

(SERIES) Haydenov Phone Swap by icopythefax (@exactphoify) Start with: I Like Jane For You

After a mix-up leaves Hayden with the wrong phone for three days, he ends up learning more about Ilya Rozanov and his secret girlfriend, Jane.

This one was recommended to me by an irl. Do you know how good a fic has to be for someone to go to you and be like, let me type this into your searchbar so I know for sure that you can find it.

The last part, Please Be Normal About This, was so funny my ribs were hurting.

(SERIES) you and i might just be the best thing by blongblong (@bylroos) Start with: i've never needed a reason for keeping secrets from myself

soulmates verse where people are compelled to collect items for their soulmate that they might need/want/use.

Everyone who knows me knows that there is nothing I love more that soulmate aus. And this one? This one is one of the best ones. Love it.

it's too close for comfort by theoneiam2277 (@theoppositequeens)

The doorbell rings just as Shane is finishing brushing his teeth – the first thing they rose to do, because he wants to kiss Ilya good morning – and he and Ilya exchange a confused look in the bathroom mirror. It's barely dawn, and Ilya's curls are adorably tousled from sleep as he scratches his ribs lazily, toothbrush dangling from the corner of his mouth. Shane hesitates, then rinses his toothpaste out and runs a hand through his hair. "Fuck, it's probably anti-doping." No one else would be here at this hour – unless it's an emergency.

Fantastic one shot!! Love it, love it, love it. One of those stories that explore the mundane parts of life mixing with keeping a secret that can ruin your life.

The Pride of McGill….David Hollander by everythingsflux

The NHL keeps a Central Registry of every team’s Emergency Backup Goaltender, or EBUG, an individual who must be prepared to play for either the home or visiting team should both goalies be taken out of commission. When the Registry was digitized in the mid 90’s a clerical error was made, and David Hollander has remained on file as Montreal’s EBUG. When Boston plays a preseason game in Montreal at the beginning of the 2017/2018 season, both of their goalies are taken out and David Hollander suddenly finds himself in the net in Boston black and yellow.

I love David Hollander <3 And I love EBUGs. Funny position, sometimes the zamboni driver gets to play for the opposite team, as a treat :p

Freedom4Lily by HollowIsTheWorld (@hollowistheworld)

BREAKING NEWS: MHL star Shane Hollander photographed on his phone while out with his team in Las Vegas after a win, and the texts that can be seen suggest Montreal's 'Golden Boy' of hockey may not be the catch he's always appeared to be… [read more]

Short, funny, love it love it love it. My favorite "shane's messages leak" fic out there.

Griffintown Girlies group chat by marreena (@betkane)

The group chat of Shane Hollander's tenants. (Four girls bound by a shared roof, a lack of any sports knowledge, an NDA, and a smoking hot Handyman(?))

So funny. I love it so much. All the OCs are so lovable and hilarious. Some moments had me in stitches.

Montreal Metros Go Broke For Woke by 409_conflict (@409-conflict)

They may not have any idea how to do it, but there’s no way in hell the Montreal Metros are going to risk losing their Captain to a more accepting team. Full of determination, grit, open hearts, and absolutely no savvy, this team is going to learn how to be allies, come hell or high water. Hayden: did anyone do the optional inclusivity training last season? J.J. Boizeau: no Lawrence Olsson: no Gilbert Comeau: no Petro Andropov: no Matty Wilson: no Cam Stedlund: no Albert Schneider: no Aleks Miitka: no Georges Gagnon: no Patrice Drapeau: no Hayden: excellent, we’re nailing this so far

There are no words in the english langauge that can explain how funny this is. which is why i will use french:

very funny

It had to be you, Wonderful you by bannerthyme

Shane cups her cheek in his hand, running his thumb over the plush of her bottom lip. She looks at him through her fawnish lashes. He roves his eyes over her body. Her shoulders and biceps, her abs… She's so strong, so… Incredible. "I've never done that before," he admits, "Not with... with a woman, at least." "Right, well," she rolls her eyes, "Would probably be better with a real man, yes?" He shakes his head, "No. It wouldn't have been the same at all." - - - or, Shane comes to terms with his sexuality only to get thrown right back into confusion by Rozanov.

Love love love. Trans!Rozanov fic. Fantastically written.

i knew i'd curse you for the longest time by thatdayisjustnogood

Shane: Curse & Hex Removal Spell by SpellsfromNastya Rose: ??? Shane: Trust me Shane: Just get it Rose: Why? Shane: You are probably cursed. or Ilya's Etsy witch reviews get exposed.

HILARIOUS! Love it, it is so funny. Ilya hires an etsy witch, bc why wouldn't be

i've been stuck now so long (we just got the start wrong) by beagoldfish (@bea-goldfish)

The second time Shane Hollander wakes up on November 16th, he has a panic attack. The problem is — he tries to explain through gasped breaths after Hayden basically knocks down his door, shouting that they’re going to miss their flight — the thing is, Shane’s already woken up on November 16th. He’s already flown to Boston. He’s already been to practice, and he’s checked into the hotel, and he has lived this day before. He doesn’t mention that he’s also already fucked Ilya Rozanov twice and had a fucking tuna melt that Rozanov made and drank the ginger ale that Rozanov bought specifically for him. He doesn’t mention that they’d snuggled on the couch watching TV like some kind of couple, like boyfriends. He doesn’t mention that he fell asleep thinking about how Ilya — fuck, no, thinking about how Rozanov had called him sweetheart and Shane, and that, even now, he can’t quite get the cadence of Ilya’s voice out of his head.

Or: After the tuna melt fiasco, Shane Hollander wakes up in a time loop.

There is an author's note recommending to reread Chapter 13 before reading the story. I agree with the note, it makes the story so much better.

Heated in the Outback by tension_till_it_breaks

Shane Hollander is an engineer at a major mine in Western Australia. It’s hot, it’s hard and he is excelling professionally. Then a new engineer starts: Ilya Rozanov. And it’s not the first time they’ve crossed paths.

I have been meaning to do this for a while, so here we are: (If you want me to untag you/remove you from the list/tag a tumblr I couldn't find via author's notes or profile, let me know and I will edit the post)

the roster by goldenframes

Shane and Ilya’s hookups are too predictable: Always in the same cities, always adhering to their game schedule. It would be only too easy for either of their teammates to connect the dots, especially when they all know about Jane and Lily. So maybe they do need a roster. Or: Love is stored in the Excel spreadsheet.

Short, funny, talks about my true love and most hated enemy: excel.

If it wasn't for that meddling kid by ARustySpork (@arustyspork)

“I feel really good about this kid, I think he could be great on your wing, he just needs some help settling in. Someone to show him the ropes.” “Yes.” The line went silent for a moment. Ilya wasn’t really sure why his coach felt the need to run this by him. “Rozanov,” his coach said at last. “I want him to live with you.” Ilya blinked, then nearly shouted into the phone. “What?” *** or, Ilya stays in Boston, gets a rookie, and tries to figure out how to make a secret long distance relationship work while there's a Russian teenager in his house

One of the best fanfics out there! And one of my favorites. It is on the longer side, but tells a cohesive story, and it is so, so good.

(SERIES) Hope You're Not Waiting For Me to Wait For You by Latigra Start with: World on Your Shoulders

Shane's new rookie is blackmailed by a previous (male) hook up, which is something that he can handle. This won't ruin his line for the season.

I love the characterization in this fic, because you truly believe these are jocks who grew up surrounded by other jocks. Hilarious fic, with some parts making me cackle out loud. Not character bashing, because everyone just sucks. Love it.

I'll Never Soften My Grip by providing_leverage (@providing-leverage)

Stevlana Sergeevna Vetrova does not want to be in love. She is eight years old, and the rest of the world tells her that it is a foregone conclusion. Not something she gets a say in. Svetlana will fall in love, she will find a handsome boy to make her husband, and she will give him children. The suggestion makes her so angry that she stomps her foot and bars any mention of love from their house. Her papa agrees. He can never say no to her.

A beautiful character study. Fantastic and I strongly recommend it for those aro feels.

(SERIES) Haydenov Phone Swap by icopythefax (@exactphoify) Start with: I Like Jane For You

After a mix-up leaves Hayden with the wrong phone for three days, he ends up learning more about Ilya Rozanov and his secret girlfriend, Jane.

This one was recommended to me by an irl. Do you know how good a fic has to be for someone to go to you and be like, let me type this into your searchbar so I know for sure that you can find it.

The last part, Please Be Normal About This, was so funny my ribs were hurting.

(SERIES) you and i might just be the best thing by blongblong (@bylroos) Start with: i've never needed a reason for keeping secrets from myself

soulmates verse where people are compelled to collect items for their soulmate that they might need/want/use.

Everyone who knows me knows that there is nothing I love more that soulmate aus. And this one? This one is one of the best ones. Love it.

it's too close for comfort by theoneiam2277 (@theoppositequeens)

The doorbell rings just as Shane is finishing brushing his teeth – the first thing they rose to do, because he wants to kiss Ilya good morning – and he and Ilya exchange a confused look in the bathroom mirror. It's barely dawn, and Ilya's curls are adorably tousled from sleep as he scratches his ribs lazily, toothbrush dangling from the corner of his mouth. Shane hesitates, then rinses his toothpaste out and runs a hand through his hair. "Fuck, it's probably anti-doping." No one else would be here at this hour – unless it's an emergency.

Fantastic one shot!! Love it, love it, love it. One of those stories that explore the mundane parts of life mixing with keeping a secret that can ruin your life.

The Pride of McGill….David Hollander by everythingsflux

The NHL keeps a Central Registry of every team’s Emergency Backup Goaltender, or EBUG, an individual who must be prepared to play for either the home or visiting team should both goalies be taken out of commission. When the Registry was digitized in the mid 90’s a clerical error was made, and David Hollander has remained on file as Montreal’s EBUG. When Boston plays a preseason game in Montreal at the beginning of the 2017/2018 season, both of their goalies are taken out and David Hollander suddenly finds himself in the net in Boston black and yellow.

I love David Hollander <3 And I love EBUGs. Funny position, sometimes the zamboni driver gets to play for the opposite team, as a treat :p

Freedom4Lily by HollowIsTheWorld (@hollowistheworld)

BREAKING NEWS: MHL star Shane Hollander photographed on his phone while out with his team in Las Vegas after a win, and the texts that can be seen suggest Montreal's 'Golden Boy' of hockey may not be the catch he's always appeared to be… [read more]

Short, funny, love it love it love it. My favorite "shane's messages leak" fic out there.

Griffintown Girlies group chat by marreena (@betkane)

The group chat of Shane Hollander's tenants. (Four girls bound by a shared roof, a lack of any sports knowledge, an NDA, and a smoking hot Handyman(?))

So funny. I love it so much. All the OCs are so lovable and hilarious. Some moments had me in stitches.

Montreal Metros Go Broke For Woke by 409_conflict (@409-conflict)

They may not have any idea how to do it, but there’s no way in hell the Montreal Metros are going to risk losing their Captain to a more accepting team. Full of determination, grit, open hearts, and absolutely no savvy, this team is going to learn how to be allies, come hell or high water. Hayden: did anyone do the optional inclusivity training last season? J.J. Boizeau: no Lawrence Olsson: no Gilbert Comeau: no Petro Andropov: no Matty Wilson: no Cam Stedlund: no Albert Schneider: no Aleks Miitka: no Georges Gagnon: no Patrice Drapeau: no Hayden: excellent, we’re nailing this so far

There are no words in the english langauge that can explain how funny this is. which is why i will use french:

very funny

It had to be you, Wonderful you by bannerthyme

Shane cups her cheek in his hand, running his thumb over the plush of her bottom lip. She looks at him through her fawnish lashes. He roves his eyes over her body. Her shoulders and biceps, her abs… She's so strong, so… Incredible. "I've never done that before," he admits, "Not with... with a woman, at least." "Right, well," she rolls her eyes, "Would probably be better with a real man, yes?" He shakes his head, "No. It wouldn't have been the same at all." - - - or, Shane comes to terms with his sexuality only to get thrown right back into confusion by Rozanov.

Love love love. Trans!Rozanov fic. Fantastically written.

i knew i'd curse you for the longest time by thatdayisjustnogood

Shane: Curse & Hex Removal Spell by SpellsfromNastya Rose: ??? Shane: Trust me Shane: Just get it Rose: Why? Shane: You are probably cursed. or Ilya's Etsy witch reviews get exposed.

HILARIOUS! Love it, it is so funny. Ilya hires an etsy witch, bc why wouldn't be

i've been stuck now so long (we just got the start wrong) by beagoldfish (@bea-goldfish)

The second time Shane Hollander wakes up on November 16th, he has a panic attack. The problem is — he tries to explain through gasped breaths after Hayden basically knocks down his door, shouting that they’re going to miss their flight — the thing is, Shane’s already woken up on November 16th. He’s already flown to Boston. He’s already been to practice, and he’s checked into the hotel, and he has lived this day before. He doesn’t mention that he’s also already fucked Ilya Rozanov twice and had a fucking tuna melt that Rozanov made and drank the ginger ale that Rozanov bought specifically for him. He doesn’t mention that they’d snuggled on the couch watching TV like some kind of couple, like boyfriends. He doesn’t mention that he fell asleep thinking about how Ilya — fuck, no, thinking about how Rozanov had called him sweetheart and Shane, and that, even now, he can’t quite get the cadence of Ilya’s voice out of his head.

Or: After the tuna melt fiasco, Shane Hollander wakes up in a time loop.

There is an author's note recommending to reread Chapter 13 before reading the story. I agree with the note, it makes the story so much better.

Heated in the Outback by tension_till_it_breaks

Shane Hollander is an engineer at a major mine in Western Australia. It’s hot, it’s hard and he is excelling professionally. Then a new engineer starts: Ilya Rozanov. And it’s not the first time they’ve crossed paths.

back then i made a bunch of these but by now i lost the pic and dont know how to find the original post anymore

so anyway here is the diagram for anyone else who is interested!!

this requires pretty big carboard pieces, if you have a really big box or something you can make it from one piece, but if you don't, you can also just make each of the pieces individually and then tape them together

and then in the end you put it together like this!!

and then when you make a bunch you can put them all next to each other and stack your books like crazy

Warning: This is a long list. Please don't feel pressured to do everything all at once—you are not supposed to. Experiment with different resources one at a time and see what works best for you.

Complete Spanish Step by Step:

An absolute gem of a textbook. It covers almost all the grammar a non-native speaker would need, and the selected vocabulary (especially the verbs) is excellent.

McGraw-Hill Language Lab App:

An app for all McGraw-Hill textbooks (including Complete Spanish Step by Step). The interface is a bit clunky, but it does include flashcards and listening/pronunciation resources.

LACartoons:

Feeling nostalgic? Want to rewatch cartoons from your childhood, lament the good old days, and improve your Spanish? Say no more, fam! (I literally just finished rewatching Death Note yesterday lol.)

Language Transfer (Spanish):

An awesome course that offers an alternative perspective on language learning. It draws a lot of parallels between Spanish and English and teaches useful shortcuts and tricks.

Dreaming Spanish:

A large repository of videos from different Spanish-speaking countries and creators, covering a variety of topics. Content is available at super beginner, beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels.

Duolingo & Duolingo Podcasts:

Coupling Duolingo with the textbook worked wonders for me. I'd learn a concept from the book, then reinforce it on Duolingo (or vice versa). The podcasts are interesting, though I personally wish they were entirely in Spanish (I think I only listened to about 15).

Cram:

My favorite flashcard tool! It supports batch uploads and provides audio pronunciation for almost all the words you add

Recommended YouTube channels:

Español con Juan: This man is the sunniest sunshine one could ever imagine.

How to Spanish: Absolute bebes, cover a large variety of interesting topics.

Hola Spanish: The nice lady has that "favourite school teacher" vibe, and I love it!

Recommended reading:

Pick up a school or university textbook on a subject you know well. You'll be surprised how easily you can figure out unfamiliar words just from the context.

Recommended Series/Movies:

EVERYTHING WITH TONY DALTON LOL. Or just pick a favourite Spanish-speaking actor and watch their filmography. The list includes:

Los simuladores: I've seen the Mexican remake (because…TONY DALTON), but there are other versions too. The plots are basically the same across adaptations. Even if you don't catch every word, the context and situations are easy to follow and a lot of fun.

And ofc, TONY DALTON!!!!!

2. Sr. Ávila: Four seasons of TONY DALTON!!!! Won Emmy for Non-English Language US Primetime Program. Has English subtitles and TONY DALTON!!!!

Fun fact: Tony said in an interview that playing Lalo was refreshing after four years of portraying a character "with the personality of a wall." While Ávila himself is kind of punchable, the series has some really interesting characters.

3. Pinky and the Brain (Pinky y Cerebro): Always loved this cartoon, and it’s super fun to (re)watch in Spanish. The dub is excellent. You can find it on LACartoons.

(update 2, added instructions & it's also on my Kofi!)

"Forever… And the angels wouldn't help you. Because they've all gone away."