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Here's When It's OK To Not Yield For Emergency Vehicles
For those who don't agree with the law.
24 April 2019
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For those who don't agree with the law.
A land full of creemees, maple syrup, and Bernie Sanders.
Over the last year, I have been able to go up to Vermont twice. It was a place I had never been to previously but was looking forward to seeing. It lived up to the hype, Vermont is a beautiful state full of fun activities, beautiful scenery, and nice people. They were exciting trips with fun people and here are some of the highlights that everyone should go see.
Claire Leek
Fresh foods, artsy homeware, exciting entertainment, and homemade care items are just some of the things you will find here. I left with a delicious pumpkin scone and some beautiful artwork.
Claire Leek
Just walking by the water made me automatically want to get on a boat/kayak/paddleboard and go out further. The water is surrounded by a beautiful park, as well as trails and food vendors. It has a calming effect, which makes it very relaxing to sit by.
Claire Leek
This photo was taken on the top of a mountain near Killington on Deer Leap Trail. To get to the top we had to hike a steady incline, one steep enough that non-hikers were working pretty hard, especially by the end. The trail is beautiful and the view on the top even more so. Vermont has many trails for people to hike, ranging from hikes for beginners to hikes for experts. There is nature all around is beautiful and is a nature lovers paradise.
Burlington, Vermont's biggest city has the cutest street where a lot of the festivities go on. There are a multitude of shops as well as plenty to eat and the University of Vermont School Store. Activities are present on the street, ranging from street performers to streetside yoga, to Fire Truck Pulls that benefits LGTBQ youth.
I have spent multiple hours in this store and I've only been in the town of Montpelier a handful of times. The woman who runs it is a registered nurse and sells all different forms of aromatherapy to promote health. Products range from basic essential oils and chakra scents to CBD oils and creams. They are very knowledgeable about their products and can tell you almost anything you need to know about them.
Rachel Norris
This place was a bit of a surprise for me, as I was not expecting this to be as interesting as it was. The factory has a scoop shop, and gift shop, a flavor graveyard (for all the nonpopular or discontinued flavors), and a tour area. The tour gives you a look into the history of Ben and Jerry's and then proceeds to show you the steps on how the ice cream is made.
Let me start out by assuring that it's okay to be unsure about a place that specializes in crepes. Everyone I told it about was confused as to how it could be so good. Once they tried them, it all made sense. Their menu includes sweet and savory options, as well as combinations for a more breakfast or lunch meal, whichever you prefer. Everyone left there satisfied and impressed.
Those who like "breakfast syrup" over Maple syrup are monsters, plain and simple. This stuff is delicious just writing about it makes me want a pancake with warm Vermont maple syrup.
In all their stores, restaurants, and cafes they promote and advertise their food that is made local and all natural or organic. The state is big on growing and supporting what is local and keeping such agriculture clean and natural for the consumer.
Bernie Sanders is a celebrity in Vermont. Every store has some kind of merchandise involving him, whether they are shot glasses, clothing, coffee mugs, stickers, jewelry, or pictures You'd be hard-pressed to go shopping without running across something that incorporates him. The people just love their senator.
Yes, it's pretty much just soft serve ice cream, but they make special maple flavored ones with Vermont maple syrup. These are a popular dessert all around Vermont.
Rachel Norris
Water can literally be collected through tubes such as the one above and can then by drunk right away. It's clean and pure and many will stop by when such are visible from the road and fill up.
You can walk down the street of the Vermont capital, Montpelier and see two churches on either side of the main street. They look like pretty average churches, except each has on either side of their front door a "Black Lives Matter" flag and a rainbow gay pride flag. They stress that they accept everyone as they are and love everyone, no matter ethnicity, race, gender, or orientation. In other parts of the state, you can see many other signs of acceptance such as rainbow stickers on their doors to posters stating how all are accepted.
You're going to be proud of him, but you must prepare for what comes with dating a fire fighter.
To the significant other of a firefighter,
Are you ready?
Are you ready for the time that needs to be committed to being with a firefighter? They made the commitment to take on a call when help is needed. Are you prepared for them to get up and go? A firefighter is brave, noble, and kind. They risk their lives to save those of others who are in danger and need their help.
If you can't make the same commitment to them, that they do to the station, I don't suggest being with them.
I have been seeing my boyfriend for a little less than a year. And while he doesn't work at the station full time and is a volunteer, I've seen the love and passion he has. Making the decision to become a firefighter, is not something someone can do overnight. It's a decision much greater than trying to figure out what to have for breakfast in the morning.
Being a firefighter means late night calls. Being a firefighter means, seeing things you can never un-see. Being a firefighter isn't a job for those who just want the title. They go through rigorous training, they need to be EMT certified, you must be physically able to; climb large amounts of stairs, drag the hose and carry the equipment without struggle, be capable of forcible entry, search and rescue and more.
Being a firefighter takes a lot of heart and soul. Even being a volunteer means making a big commitment to helping your team in whatever calls come their way.
If you want to be with a firefighter, you have to be in love with the firefighter. I fell in love with mine while he was taking a call. He actually came to my rescue, as I had passed out at the dance club his parents own. He got there and, because he had known me already, even if only for a short time, he stayed with me until I reached the hospital and my mom had gotten there. You could see the passion in his eyes. His strong need to help and protect.
When you fall in love with a firefighter, you are going to fall hard.
But you must be willing to compromise. There will be times where he will get up in the middle of the night to take a call. Kiss him goodbye, tell him you love him and wish him luck. It can be scary at times, but they know what they're doing. They're smart. Have the station's number on speed dial. If you can't get a hold of him, 9 times out of ten, he'll be at the station.
Get to know the other members at the station, including his chief. The more you show your face and get involved, the better he looks too. That's his second family, they should be yours too.
With dating a firefighter comes responsibility. You owe him love and understanding. Anything else will be extra. Rub his shoulders when he slumps on the couch after taking a call. Surprise him every now and then with dinner and his favorite beer. He won't ask you for a lot, in fact, he probably would never ask you for anything. But, always be sure to show him you love him and that you couldn't be more proud of the man he is. The man you love. Your firefighter.
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Mark your calendars and get ready for a great month of TV!
Open your rice.
NCT, which stands for Neo Culture Technology, is a recently debuted group from SM Entertainment. The group has an interesting concept where the number of members is limitless and the group has the potential to keep expanding across the world. If you thought other K-Pop groups had a lot of members, you probably didn't know about NCT, who already has 18 active members.
NCT is currently divided into four subunits; NCT U, NCT 127, NCT DREAM, and NCT 2018. NCT U changes members based on its musical concept, NCT 127 is the Seoul-based unit with fixed members, NCT DREAM is made up of teenagers, and NCT 2018 incorporates all of the current 18 members. Now breathe with me so you don't get overwhelmed.
Since NCT's concept can be confusing at first, here's a list of 10 songs that you can show people to easily get them into NCT's music.
"The 7th Sense" was NCT U's official debut song. It's known for its famous meme-worthy line, "Open your eyes," which sounds like "Open your rice," and has been a joke that has spread outside of the NCT fandom. But the song is deeper than that.
My favorite line is, "Hatred that will not go away and dreams that torture me."
Woot woot woot woot." Fire Truck." In "Fire Truck," Taeyong, Mark, and Jaehyun contributed to writing lyrics and Taeyong contributed to music production. Taeyong and Mark are known for usually writing their own raps for NCT songs.
One lyric in this song says, "Hands up if you're feeling the vibe now," so I hope you'll put your hands up if you've fallen for NCT.
If you're not too into the hip-hop style, NCT 127 shows a more pop-influenced and softer side in "Touch." The bright colors and stunning visuals make NCT qualify as perfect boyfriend-idols.
Get your holy water because "Baby Don't Stop" by Taeyong and Ten, main dancers and sex icons of NCT, has come to bless you. This heavenly duo shows us how the number of members in an NCT U song can even be two people.
With lyrics like, "Leave your body in your senses and dream your dreams, the tension that is rising between you and me," you're going to need to cleanse yourself really well.
Was the last song too sexy for you? Don't worry, I may have the antidote. NCT has their unit NCT DREAM, who has songs focused mostly on youth and innocence. "Chewing Gum" is their most iconic song. They even have a dance practice where they perform the entire dance on hoverboards!
Surprise! Another concept change just to keep things interesting. NCT 2018 incorporates all of the current 18 members of NCT to produce the performance-focused hit, "Black on Black."
With so many people, you'd think the stage would feel crowded. But more people made for interesting dance formations and an intimidating feel. And dances look so cool when so many people are in sync.
Let's go back to the beginning with "Without You," an upbeat pop song by some of NCT's best vocalists. The infectious melody is bound to get you hooked and appreciate these strong vocals.
"Boss," NCT U's most recent song, really made me fall for NCT. The powerful singing and dancing in the chorus perfectly gives off that intense tough-guy vibe.
It's been two years since NCT's debut and they've definitely evolved into expert performers.
"Cherry Bomb" has some of the most interesting dance moves, from that hip thrust move they do in the beginning to that wild leg split towards the end. The whole song is a whirlwind.
The lyrics have a lot of hidden meanings, like, "Swallow me up and feel it, it's been in your stomach for a while / Cherry bomb, you don't know when it'll explode." I'm not sure what this really means, but your imagination is your biggest ally when listening to this song.
NCT solidifies their hip-hop inspired style with "Limitless." This era is deemed the worst era for NCT's hair by NCT fans, who are called "NCTzens." But at least they redeem themselves with their outfits.