#raleigh.

the two were cuddled up in bed after a long date that lasted pretty much all day. sometimes imani wondered how the two winded up together, but they were dating now and it wasn't often that imani had felt this way, let alone for someone so different than her. but she was certain of her feelings and didn't care if she could potentially get her heart broken. turning over now after a moment of spooning, one arm draped over raleigh's shoulder as she laid on her side to face him, just inches away from his own face. "i had a really nice day today, baby.." she mumbled with a genuine but subtle smile on her face, only to pull him closer for their lips to meet. after a moment, she pulled away, lips still barely brushed against his. she knew exactly what she wanted to say, but was it too early? would he even say it back? she couldn't care less, though, and wanted to express what she had been feeling lately. "you just always know exactly how to make my days better, it's like you're reading my mind or something." she trailed off before finally just saying it. "i... love you, raleigh." / @serxndipities

from /r/vexillology Top comment: [Flags in Siena, Italy](https://www.picturesfromitaly.com/uploads/2/5/1/0/25107996/signs-of-the-seventeen-contrade-of-siena_1_orig.jpg) Siena is an Italian city in Tuscany. They have a horse race (the Palio) that they race around their town square (Il Campo) that they've been doing since, like, the 1500's (there are 2 races per summer). The races are celebrations of when the Virgin Mary appeared to the town (before battles, I think). (The opening scene of Quantum of Solace, where he's running on roof tops, takes place in Siena during the Palio). The town is divided into "contrade" or neighborhoods and each neighborhood sponsors a horse/rider. These are the flags of each neighborhood. The Palio is a huge deal in Sienese culture....you are born into the contradas and the whole year basically revolves around these two races. The flags are flown throughout the city in each neighborhood. edit: context by u/VisVirtusque in [this thread](https://www.reddit.com/r/vexillology/comments/3bb0re/flags_of_the_contradas_of_siena_italy/)

"i can't help being so antsy, raleigh.." imani began, pacing a bit before the two made their grand entrance into the party. they had been to a couple of imani's family's gatherings at this point, but not so much on raleigh's side. she wanted to make sure she was making a lasting impression, and was definitely overthinking it. "do i look okay? nothing looks too out of sorts? god, we should just ditch, right?"

send 📱 for a lockscreen of my muse’s phone... featuring imani and raleigh <3 @serxndipities

send 🎵 for a playlist edit inspired by your muse... featuring imani and raleigh <3 @serxndipities

TEXT (sent at 5:54 am): Wake up five minutes earlier than you did the day before. Eventually you’ll never sleep. 

The pursuit of Great Craft has changed so much in the past 10 years - nowadays, most times it's not a question of will you find Craft, but just how good will it be? What a time to be alive - and we're happy to report that Crank Arm Brewing of Raleigh, North Carolina, is not only well located but is making incredible liquids. Named for the part of a bicycle that is the connection between power and speed, Crank Arm recently medaled at GABF, so OF COURSE we had to stop in. Hang out in their Art-saturated taproom and try a few with Adam, Jimmy and his Spam buddies. Cheers!