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Performances, plays, entertainment this mother's day weekend. Events with Simone Whetton's What's on.
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SIMONE WHETTON: on air Saturday just before nine and on Sunday just after ten.
Mozart the Great: Australian Brandenburg Orchestra and ChoirPaul Dyer has collected a beautiful array of small works by Mozart which will be sung by the Australian Brandenburg Choir together with the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra. These include a lullaby, a canon, a duet and lots more. Soloists include Sara MacLiver and Fiona Campbell. Tenor, Richard Butler also performs. When and where: Saturday, 11 May 7.00 pm. Wednesday, 15 May, Friday, 17 May at 7.00 pm and matinee Saturday, 11 May 2.00 pm. City Recital Hall Angel Place.
Eryldene Historic House and Garden CelebrationOn Saturday, 11 May and Sunday, 12 May, there will be a Mother's Day celebratory High Tea in the Camellia Garden. Bookings are $32/$24 per person - on 9498 2271 or eryldene.org.au. When and Where: Saturday and Sunday, 11 and 12 May, 10.00 am to 4.00 pm, 17 McIntosh Street, Gordon.
Lindesay Open DayTo celebrate 50 years of being owned by the National Trust (Walter Pye gave the house in 1963), there will be an open day at the magnfiicanet property Lindesay in Darling Point. You can play croquet on the lawn and there will be a delightful afternoon tea. Tickets: $8/$7. When and where: Saturday, 11 May 10.00 am to 4.00 pm, Lindesay Avenue, Darling Point.
Ferncourt Public School FairSouth Marrickville is the centre of excitement with the Ferncourt Public School Fair on Saturday featuring Bernie Hayes (Dog Trumpet), Andy Miles (The Andy 500, Tall Shorts) and Elmo Reid (King Kurly) in amazing music performances throughout the day. They have three stages yes count them all, 40 acts, green slime dunking (are any teachers involved?), the chocolate wheel, jumble sales and home made gourmet food. Back to the green slime - if you don't answer a trivia question correctly, you will be dunked in the green slime - seems a bit mean but will be a lot of fun. Three ukulele bands will perform - can you ever have enough ukulele and lots of rides to make sick. When and where: Ferncourt Public School, Premier Street, Marrickville 11.00 to 4.00 pm Saturday 11 May.
German International School Car Boot SaleThe German International School and the Terrey Hills Rotary Club will have a car boot sale on Saturday 11 May to raise money for the charity A Girl and her World which is a not for profit organisation to assist the education of girls in the Pacific Island areas. Lots of bargains and a stack of car boots will be open. German sausages of course are mandatory and there will also be marvellous German bread. When and where: Saturday 11 May 9.00 to 3.00pm. 33 Myoora Road, Terrey Hills.
2013 German Film FestivalScreening simultaneously in Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Sydney, the 2013 Festival of German Films includes some great contemporary German movies including The Break Up Man, a comedy of a professional who works for a relationship break up agency, a thriller Two Lives starring Liv Ullman and directed by Georg Maas and Turkish for Beginners, a comedy about German / Turkish relationships. Check out the films on www.goethe.de/ozfilmfest. The Adventures of Huck Finn will be screened on Sunday afternoon! When and where: On now till 14 May, Chauvel Cinema and Palace Verona.
Danny in the Toy BoxSher Kearney and Margie McCrae direct Danny in the Toy Box adapted by Richard Tulloch. After forgetting his grandmother's birthday present, Danny is in strife and hides in his toy box. How will they get him out? $18 for kids, $22 adults. When and where: 11 May to 13 July Marian Street Theatre, Killara. On until 29 June at 10.30 and 1pm on Saturdays. During school holidays there will be lots more performances.
A Butcher of DistinctionJames Dalton directs Rob Hays' "A Butcher of Distinction" starring Paul Hooper, Liam Nunam and Heath Ivey-Law. This is a dark comedy and is the Australian premiere of this British work. It is the story of 2 brothers who unlock the secret that their father has kept from them - and the secret is human. When and where: On now till 26 May. Wednesday to Saturday 8pm, Sunday 7pm. Tickets $26.50 / $16.50. Old 505 Theatre, 505/342 Elizabeth Street, Surry Hills.
Mayday! Playwrights FestivalThe program of short theatre works by Australian writers directed by Festival Directors Augusta Supple and Jeremy Waters has kicked off with short works from writers in the 7-ON playwright group including Hilary Bell, Ned Manning, Donna Abela, Verity Laughton, Vanessa Bates and Noelle Janaczewska. Next week is a series of monologues from Australian playwrights entitled The Solitudes. The final week is Little Gods. Tickets $20/$15. Performances are approximately one hour. When and where: On now till 25 May, Wednesday to Saturday all performances 8.00 pm. TAP Gallery, 278 Palmer Street, Darlinghurst.
Swing Baby, SwingThe babies proms are back with a new twist this time. Tap and soft shoe shuffle by Wayne Scott Kermond! Suitable for kids aged 2-5. How lucky are the infants of Sydney, they will be clicking and tapping to the music of Duke Ellington, George Miller and many Dixie Land classics. $20/$30. 9250 7777. When and where: On now till 18 May (ex 13). 11.00, noon and 1.00 pm, The Studio, Opera House.
Crossing: To celebrate the bicentenary of the 1813 Blue Mountain crossingWendy Blaxland, a descendant of the famous Gregory Blaxland has written and produced this work with her daughter Jessica Blaxland Ashby. Starring Carl Batchelor, Leisa Bluthal, James Lee. This play tracks the story of the Hawkins family and the adventurers themselves Blaxland, Wentworth and Lawson. Tickets available on 1300 306 776 or MCA tix. When and where: Saturday 11 May at Blaxland High School at 3.00 pm on the Blaxland Explorers Day or on 26 May at the Wentworth Falls Festival at 2.00 pm and 7.00 pm to Sunday 15 June. Also on at the Carrington Hotel in Katoomba on Friday 31 May 7.00 pm, Saturday 1 June 1.00 pm and 8.00 pm. In Blaxland, Penrith, Wentworth Falls, Lithgow, Katoomba, Eastwood and Richmond. Tickets $32-$28.
Baulkham Hills African Ladies Troupe Ros Horin has written and directed a piece of theatre based around the lives of 4 African women who now live in Australia. Their lives in Africa were vastly different from the lives now in Australia and some of them suffered great hardship. Together with African singers and dancers this is a performance about the success of refugees in a new country. One hour and 40 minutes. When and where: on now till Saturday, 18 May Riverside Theatre. Parramatta
4000 MilesThere are 70 years between the main characters Vera, 91 year old grandmother and Leo, her 21 year old grandson and yet the characters have a warm and emotional bond. This is an off Broadway play by Amy Herzog. Directed by Anthony Skuse it stars Diana McLean, Eloise Snape, Aileen Huynh and Stephen Multari. $32.50 / $25. When and where: on now till 18 May atyp Studio1 the Wharf, Pier 4/5, Hickson Road, Walsh Bay.
NinetyMalcolm Frawley directs the professional play reading by The Actors Forum of playwright Joanna Murray-Smith's play starring Renee Lim and Berynn Schwerdt, about a couple William and Isabelle, who suffered a terrible tragedy which has broken them apart. They meet up briefly for 90 minutes before William leaves to remarry. Tickets: $20/$15. When and where: Sunday, 19 May at 2pm Marian Street Theatre Killara and Sunday, 26 May at 2pm St Andrews Church Hall Balmain.
The Bull, the Moon and the Coronet of StarsLee Lewis directs playwright Van Badham's new work "The Bull, the Moon and the Coronet of Stars" inspired by Greek mythology. Starring Matt Zeremes and Silvia Colloca. See review at end When and where: SBW Stables Theatre in Kings Cross.
Add-OnSee the works of 131 photographers but there will be no names and no titles on the works. A huge number of photographers and artists have contributed and this exhibition is part of the head on photo festival. When and where: from 15 to 25 May, Depot II Gallery, 2 Dank Street, Waterloo.
Judy Millar and Sam LeachArtists Judy Millar, known for her coloured paintings will be exhibiting her works in the exhibition "I give you the end of a golden thread" together with Sam Leach who is also exhibiting his works in an exhibition Dymaxion. When and where: on now until 8 June with opening on Saturday, 11 May, 3.00 to 5.00 pm. Sullivan Strumpf, 799 Elizabeth Street, Zetland.
Salon des Refuses Artist Luncheon with Richard MorecroftRichard Morecroft will be in conversation with artists Ann Cape, Christopher McVinish and Peter Gardiner and sitter Damian Minton. Hear about the artworks and process of painting in a Monday lunch. $80/$75. When and where: Monday, 13 May noon till 2.00 pm. SH Ervin Gallery, Observatory Hill, The Rocks. 9258 0173.
Jeff Wall PhotographsInternational acclaimed Canadian photographer Jeff Wall is exhibiting 27 of his works produced between 1978 and 2010 including illuminated colour transparencies in light boxes, a range of black and white photos and colour prints. This is a survey of his works. When and where: on now until 28 July at Museum of Contemporary Art, Circular Quay.
Nostalgica: Chuck BradleyArtist in residence at the Manly Art Gallery and Museum, Chuck Bradley exhibits his new works in the exhibition Nostalgica which is part of the head on photo festival. The exhibition features photographs of beach related objects, large scale transparencies and quirky everyday items. There will be an artist talk on Sunday, 26 May from 3.00 to 4.00 pm. When and where: exhibition on now until 2 June, Manly Art Gallery and Museum, West Esplanade, Manly.
Slightly Dangerous:John OgdenNorthern Beaches photographer John Ogden is celebrating 40 years of photography and his exhibition is part of the Head-On people Photo Festival. His works can be seen at the Manly Art Gallery in the museum and his exhibition "slightly dangerous". There will be an artist talk on Sunday 19 May 3.00 to 4.00 pm, where John will talk about his work and photography practice. When and where: exhibition on now until 2 June 10, 10.00 till 5.00 pm daily, Manly Art Gallery Museum, West Esplanade, Manly.
Aboriginal Heritage Tour: Blue Mountains Botanic GardensAt the Mt Tomah Gardens in the Blue Mountains a new tour has started which takes people through the gardens looking at the culture and plant resources of the indigenous people of the area. Led by Aboriginal guide Brenden Moore who is also the Aboriginal horticulturist at the garden, the one and half hour walking tour will feature plants that were traditionally used for food, medicine or tools. You can also arrange bush tucker at the end of the tour. $36.50/$16.50. The tour lasts for one and half hours. Bookings 02 4567 3000 as and when available. Mt Tomah Botanic Gardens
KidsFest ShellharbourFrom 19 May to 25 May the KidsFest Shellharbour is on with heaps of activities for kids including storytelling, art, craft, steam train rides and cultural workshops. There will be bush tucker and medicine walks, Aboriginal dancing at sunset and stories around the campfire. When and where: 19 to 25 May various venues through Shellharbour.
SYDNEY WRITERS' FESTIVALThe Sydney Writers' Festival will kick off from 22 May and there are some great activities for kids as well as a huge range of great talks paid and ticketed. The Children's Book Council of Australia has master classes for children aged 9 to 13. Jacqueline Harvey will be taking a class on 19 May from 10 to 4.30 at the State Library of New South Wales. Author Oliver Phommavanh will talk about comedy writing for kids in a master class on 20 May from 9.00 to 3.30 at the State Library and author and editor Sue Whiting will talk about dramatic details and page turning plots in a special session on 21 May 9.00 to 3.30. Click on nsw.cbca.oig.au or swf.org.au for more details. When and where: Part of the Sydney Writers' Festival 19 to 21 May.
Autumn highlights tour and high teaThe Mount Annan Botanic Gardens is welcoming visitors for a tour of the gardens to look at the autumnal colours and a post walk after$45/40. When and where: Sunday 19 May and Sunday 26 May, 10.30-12.30, Visitors Centre the Australian Botanic Garden, Mount Annan.
The Australian VoicesA Cappella group. In a 10 movement choral theatre work "moon", the Australian A Capella Group, The Australian Voices will perform as part of a national tour featuring a 20 member choir. Classical music from Rachmaninov, didgeridoo rhythms from Kalkadunga Yurdu and a whole range of other works will be performed by the choir. Tickets $42/38, City Recital Hall. When and where: Thursday 16 May 7.30 pm, City Recital Hall. Bookings 8256 2222.
Sunday Author Series at Monkey BaaDebra Abela, award winning children's author will talk about the books she writes and the subject matters in her books. When and where: Sunday 19 May 2pm. Tickets $8. Terrace 3, 1-25 Harbour Street, Sydney.
MCA on The Rocks - Ideas Shaken and StirredFenella Kernebone joins MCA director Elizabeth Ann MacGregor, artist Brook Andrew and comedian Hannah Gadsby to talk about our relationship with contemporary art. When and where: Thursday, 16 May, 6.30 until 8.30, Museum of Contemporary Art.
Sancta Speaks OutA series of talks will start soon at Sancta Sophia College at Sydney University by women from a wide range of fields about their work, life and ideas. The first speaker is Misha Schubert who is now the director of communications for Recognise - a campaign for constitutional recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Future talks include Dr Anne Rogerson on 6 August and Susannah Fullerton on Tuesday 8 October. When and where: Tuesday 21 May 6.00 for 6.30 - 8.00. By donation. Bookings 9557 2326. When and where: Sancta Sophia College, Missenden Road, Camperdown.
Closing Day at the Salon Des RefusesOn Sunday 19 March at 3.00 pm, artists who have exhibited in the Salon des Refuse at the SH Ervin Gallery will gather with a glass of champagne and celebrate the conclusion of this excellent exhibition. When and where: Sunday 19 May, 3.00 pm SH Ervin gallery, Watson Road, the Rocks.
Stories then and nowWilliam Yang directs a beautiful piece of theatre written by Annette Shun Wah featuring 6 Asian-Australian performers who tell the story of how they have ended up in Australia with particular reference to their parents and grandparents and the journey those people made to Australia. Performers include Ien Ang, Jenevieve Chang, Michael CS Park, Sheila Pham, Paul van Reyk and Willa Zheng. Tickets $35. When and where: 22 May to 25 May. 7.00 pm Wednesday. Saturday 2.00 pm. Carriageworks, Wilson Street, Eveleigh.
Vivid FestivalStarting very soon starting 24 May is the 3 week Vivid Festival and this year there will be an 8 metre high simulated bonfire every night on Fort Denison. You can see the works from the harbour foreshore or visit the island for a dinner and tour. The giant artificial bonfire is meant to be a welcome signal to all indigenous tribes to join for a corroboree on the island. There will also be seven red illuminated chimneys representing the barracks on the island and if you can take a ferry to the island from 6.00 pm on 24, 25, 31 May or 1, 7, 8 and 9 June you can experience these installations up close. When and where: from Saturday 24 May.
Australian National Maritime Museum: Colours of IndiaAs part of Vivid Sydney, the roof of the Australian National Maritime Museum will be lit up to coincide with its Exhibition East of India - forgotten trade with Australia. The Colours of India project will start on 24 May with lights on from 6.00 pm till midnight until 10 June. When and where: Australian National Maritime Museum, Darling Harbour.
R and J: RiversideBased on Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, Natalie Wear's "R and J" is a dance production set in the modern day, ancient times and in the 1950s! A John Babbage has composed the music. Tickets $47/42. Bookings 8839 3399. When and where: Thursday 16 May, Friday 17 May, Saturday 18 May. Riverside Theatre, Parramatta.
Add OnAs part of the Head On photo festival, come along to the fantastic Add On exhibition where the works of 131 photographers are on display in one show but no names or titles. When and where: Tuesday, 14 May to 25 May, Depot 11 Gallery, 2 Danks Street, Waterloo.
Jacqui Dean: TranslucenceSome beautiful still life photography using Australian flowers are the features of Jacqui Dean's new exhibition which is part of the head on photographic exhibition. When and where: 28 may to 8 June, Depot Gallery, 2 Danks Street, Waterloo.
Waverley Lugar Brae Players: Guys 'n' DollsThe Waverley Lugar Brae Players is one of the longest running theatre companies in Sydney and they will be performing the fabulous and classic musical Guys 'n' Dolls. The cast includes the former Mayor of Waverley, John Morrison. Tickets: $30/$27. Bookings: 9389 5361. When and where: Saturday, 18 May at 2.00 pm, Sunday, 19 May at 2.00 pm, Wednesday, 22 May at 8.00 pm, Friday, 24 May at 8.00 pm, Saturday, 25 May at 2.00 pm and 8.00 pm. Church in the Market Place, corner of Newland Street and Oxford Mall, Bondi Junction
Sydney Symphony OrchestraVladimir Ashkenazy will conduct the Sydney Symphony Orchestra in a selection of his favourite concert pieces including an oboe concerto by Richard Strauss and the Romeo and Juliet Overture by Tchaikovsky. When and where: Wednesday 15 May 8pm, Friday 17 May, 8pm and Saturday 18 May 8pm. Sydney Opera House Concert Hall.
Third Northern Beaches Music FestivalYes they have now made it to their third year and it is even bigger than ever before. Can you imagine 100 acts on three stages going through the weekend of 17 and 18 May - well it is happening - The Tramshed Community Art Centre at Narrabeen and the Marquee on Berry Reserve will be rocking. Swamp rock, flamenco, blue grass, folk and heaps more. Tickets start at $33.80 for adults and $18.40 for kids. There are single day passes and three day passes. When and where: 17 and 18 May Narrabeen and Berry Reserve.
Roger WoodwardThe Hunter Baillie Memorial Presbyterian Church will host Roger Woodward performing works by Beethoven, Bach, Chopin and Debussy. Tickets $60/$50/$25. When and where: corner of Johnston and Collins Street, Annandale. Saturday 26 May 3.00 pm.
The Adventures of Prince AchmedA group of Sydney musicians will perform Phillip Johnston's new original score for the silent silhouette animation of The Adventures of Prince Achmed which will be screened at the same time as the music is played. The story is based on the exotic Arabian Nights tales and is a 65 minute film and music performance. This is a great one for kids. Tickets available on 1300 306 776. When and where: Friday 17 and Saturday 18 May 8.00 pm, Randwick Town Hall, Avoca Street.
Ku-Ring-Gai Philharmonic Orchestra, kids promsGo on a musical safari with particularly apt music from Beethoven, Rossini, Saint-Saens, John Williams and other composers at the St Ives High School when Louise Keller conducts the Ku Ring Gai Philharmonic orchestra on Sunday 19 May. Tickets: $10 or $38 for a family of 4. Bookings: 1300 306 776. When and where: Sunday 19 May 2.00 pm and 3.30, St Ives High School, Yarrabung Road, St Ives.
Australia EnsembleA Wind Quintet by Carl Nielsen, Eugene Goossens, Pastorale and Harlequined are on the program for the Australia Ensemble's performance in mid-May. Jeffrey Crellin (oboe), Robert Johnson (horn) and Andrew Barnes (bassoon). They are the guest artists in an evening concert which also includes Ian Munroe's String Quartet and Brahm's Piano Trio. Tickets on 9385 4874. When and where: Sir John Clancy Auditorium, University of New South Wales. Free parking via Gate 11, Botany Street, Randwick. When and where: Saturday May 18, 8.00 pm.
The Bull, The Moon and the Coronet of StarsPlaywright Van Badham has taken the Greek myths about Ariadne, Theseus and Dionysius and replayed them in the modern setting. An office romance simmers to a boil between Marion (Silvia Colloca) and her Museum colleague, Michael (Matt Zeremes). Both are in relationships but are attracted to each other and when Michael volunteers to stay up all night in the Museum to track down the nocturnal beast that is roaming the corridors, Marion is happy to assist him with her cupcakes. As Theseus left Ariadne, the Greek myth is replayed and Michael makes his conquest and then departs - leaving a crushed Marion who imposes an exile on herself with a group of retired art students in their 70's. She shears her locks and swears off any male contact. It is of course futile and the Greek legend of how Dionysius met Ariadne creeps in as Marion discovers the handsome wicked sommelier Mark (also played by Matt Zeremes). This is a crazy, delirious, joyous and pretty damn sexy play where you are never sure if you are in the here and now or in the midst of a Greek myth. A definite "third date" play! Director Lee Lewis has infused a cheeky delight into this 80 minute two hander A cracker of a line ends the play - "Marion, who once got dumped by a king - but went on to pick up a God". Slam dunk. When and where: On at the Stables Theatre from now until 8 June, 7.00 pm Monday to Saturday and 2.00 pm Saturday. Tickets $49/30. Bookings 9361 3817.
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Tristan Pompey slashing a cool .371/.483/.573 as a sophomore at Kentucky, top 10 in the SEC in a lot of stats.
Should be a day 1 selection in 2018 at this rate. Might be better than his brother?
Not sure how his power/defense/speed tools actually grade out but it's clear he can hit.

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This week's cover of TIME features Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.). The story, by Michael Grunwald, delves into the "how Marco Rubio became the new voice of the GOP." It touches on the senator's stances on immigration, his rising profile and his stakes for 2016.
On his future and 2016: "I've always viewed politics the following way: if you do a good job at the job you're doing, you'll have opportunities to do other things in the future. Maybe things you never envisioned."
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Dallon Derill was the star point guard of his team the Southeast Lobos and for good reason, he could see the floor like no other and he made passing look like its own art form. He practiced hard everyday and carried a basketball wherever he went; In short, he was a leader who had complete control over his team and there was nothing like the feeling of the whole crowd cheering whenever he dished an assist to his teammate because he never liked being the center of attention, he'd rather he was part of the team as a whole. This left him unprepared for the big game against their rival school; It was a hard fought game but his team was down 72-73 with no time left on the clock however due to one of the opposing players accidentally colliding into him at the last second the referees called a foul which would allow him two free shots. If he made them both, he'd win the game for his team. However if he missed them both, he'd be the reason they lost. While his teammates reassured him before stepping to line since he was a 89% free-throw shooter and watching the opposing coach go verbally rampant at the referee for the call, Derill never felt so much pressure in his entire life.
It was all him, all alone standing at the freethrow line. Everyone's eyes were on him, half the gym filled with a silent and excited hope as well as a bit of empathy, while the other side was still booing the call and beginning to try and make as much noise as they could to distract him. He took a deep breathe trying to put the fear of failure in the back of his mind and tune out all of the distractions, but the pressure itself from both sides was already a distraction. He stepped to the line and the referee handed him the ball, getting into his usual routine of two quick dribbles and a spin, he took a deep breathe and raised up to his toes for the shot, business as usual. The ball sailed in a nice arc towards the hoop and hit the back front of the back of the rim, immediately taking a hard bounce right back in his direction as if the rim were mocking him saying, "Too bad. Try again." The shot looked good and for a moment a little bit of the weight had been lifted of Derill's shoulders but now it seemed to only magnify as the opposing side went nuts now that the worse he could do was send it into overtime. "It's alright, you got this one." The denial of failure still on his teammates faces, right now they had more faith in him than he did. He took a step back and sighed, the rim seemed to be a lot further and a lot smaller. He almost wished he was injured so he wouldn't have to take the shot but that was irrational. He shook these thoughts out of his but the fear of failure began to grow ever more, at this point he was just shooting to not miss. Both team's benches were on their feet and even the opposing coach was silent with his hands on his waist calculating whether he was going to have to coach an extra four minutes tonight.
Derill stepped back up to the line, he breathed slowly to try and calm his racing heart but between the loud sounds and knowing that everything depended on him made it hard to concentrate. Two dribbles, one, two, spin. He took one last look at the basket and rose to his toes, he released the ball and watched it sail through the air. Everything seemed to be in slow motion, though the ball would be up in the air for less than a second, it seemed like forever as the crowd goes silent with anticipation. The ball hit the front of the rim, spun around the inside and slowly spun out of the rim. Words couldn't even begin to describe the overwhelming sense of disappointment, guilt and defeat. The gym went incredibly loud with cheering from the rival's side and the players over there were jubilant from their triumph. Their crowd jumped up and down as their school theme played.
Meanwhile the other side looked on in disappointment and with sympathy as they watched Derill slowly crouch down, still at the line, staring at the rim as the image of his missed shot still replayed in his head. He couldn't believe he just choked when it mattered most. He would have stayed longer, but the coaches were already shaking hands and the team was lining up, his team moving slowly, with hands on their heads in disbelief while the other team was smiling and laughing with each other. Derill, gestured by his best friend Nick, the shooting guard, was slow to the line as the scene just kept replaying itself in his mind.
To say the locker room after the game was bleak would be the understatement of the year. The Coach gave a form of consolation speech about how they played hard and sometimes the things just don't bounce in their favor. Yeah, right, Derill didn't need anyone to tell him he was the reason they lost. The entire time he got redressed he couldn't help but feel that sense of guilt. After fifteen minutes of the team finally getting rid of the bit of tension to have a full conversation (A few specifically telling him not to worry about the shots) he headed out into the winter air with his friend Nick. After a few minutes of general conversation and Nick clearly trying to avoid the elephant in the room, Derill finally decided to address it,
"Look, I'm not upset alright?" He said with a bit of annoyance.
"Hrm-what?" Nick says acting like he didn't hear him like he always does whenever he didn't want to talk about something.
"It's just a game, I'm not going to get all depressed like my life just ended because of a freethrow. I'm not a crybaby or a sore loser."
"So..you aren't upset?" Nick asked almost condescendingly.
"No." Derill stated a bit more harshly than he should have.
" Cause it doesn't seem like you're not upset. " Derill rolled his eyes but before he could say anything his friend continued, "Don't worry dude. Lots of people miss game winners, look at Michael Jordan, he missed nine."
"Did that help Nick Anderson at all?" Derill asks to simply undermine his statement. Nick Anderson was an NBA player who was tasked with shooting 4 freethrows to have his team win the game. If he made just one, they'd win and not go into overtime. Somehow he missed all four and his team got beat in overtime. That game affected his entire career.
"Besides the point." Nick tries to say.
"I'm not mad about losing the game alright? We've got plenty more games," Derill states, "I just can't stand the feeling of letting everyone down you know?"
"You didn't let ev-" Nick tries to say and then realizes the uselessness of that false statement. "Well it's not like you did it on purpose, I mean if Lucky didn't miss that rebound-"
"If I didn't miss." Derill stated under his breath.
"I heard that." Nick states and then his eyes widen for a moment. Derill looked at him puzzled and Nick finally shouted, "Shit man, look, A shooting star." He pointed. Derill turned and was sure enough greeted by the bright shine of a fiery like thin light gliding quickly across the sky. "Make a wish."
"What are we, five?" Derill asks sarcastically.
"Yup. I wish for a million dollars, no, shit, I wish I got a D1 scholarship to Duke."
"I don't think you're actually supposed to say what you wish for." Derill chuckles.
"Whatever. What did you wish for then?"
"I didn't. You know a shooting star is just a meteorite entering the atmosphere right?"
"No. What would you wish for?"
Derill looked up at the shooting star and easily thought, "I wish I were a better teammate." Soon after the shooting star faded off.
"Well?" Nick asked impatiently.
"I wish I made those freethrows."
"Bah, hit the next ones. " Nick says once again returning to trying to take Derill's mind off the event.
Rather than go home right away Derill decided to go to the local 24/7 athletic center. They had an open indoor basketball gym where no one in the right mind would be playing at on a late Friday night. Since he always kept practice gear in his car he figured he'd use the time to just take his mind off things. As he entered the gym, all white with an old hardwood floor that creaked whenever a step was taken, he could see the usual turnout around this time, just him, just how he liked it. As he took a step forward on the freethrow line wearing a plain white t-shirt and black basketball shorts with a white trim, he couldn't help but be relieved by not having to shoot with all the pressure on his shoulders. He took a deep breath, two dribbles, and rose to his toes while releasing his ball and-SWISSH-. The ball didn't even hit the rim, straight through the basket. All Derill could do was shake his head in disbelief, "Now where was that an hour ago?" He said and then chuckled at his terrible luck. As he took a step forward he couldn't help but notice the uncomfortable feeling of restraint coming from within his shoes. He bent down and retied his shoelaces thinking that he simply tied them too tight and picked up the ball before doing a few dribbling drills and shoot around for twenty minutes he felt the effects of the game finally catching up with him, he was exhausted. He went to the side of the old court where he had placed his stuff against a wall and as he sat down breathing another heavy sigh, this time more from fatigue than disappointment. He set the ball to his side and began to take off his shoes so he could get his winter gear back on however upon feeling the relief of freeing his cramped feet he noticed little black nubs stuck out from the tips of the cotton of the sock and remnants of the torn fabric remained but hung loosely in a soft white fuzz. A little in disbelief, thinking it was just from fatigue, he moved his toes and watched as the black nubs moved along with them. He bent down and felt the dull tips and felt how they were each connected to his nails. He was baffled as he drew the conclusion that they were indeed his nails but now looked more like dull claws on both his feet. He was so surprised at the strange discovery that he was at a loss for words.
Almost as if on queue the black nubs began to grow, as well as his entire foot. Slowly more of the hardened black nails began to poke through the fabric becoming longer and sharper with every passing second, creating a crackling sound as new tissue as added to make the claws even stronger. Eventually the cotton fabric lost its battle and gave away, tearing apart to reveal the top half of his right foot which had begun to sprout a thick black hair all around; the foot itself kept growing and crackling against the hardwood floor and his left foot began to follow the same pattern as his right one, growing and shredding the fabric of the sock to reveal sharp inch long jet black claws.
Despite witnessing the transformation right in front of him Derill was still in a state of repudiation. He wasn't in pain, thank goodness, but it felt every second that past it felt like he would lose control of the changing muscle, they'd lock up and cramp for a second then release and the repeat the same pattern, each wave a little more intense and transforming more than the next. He felt a buzzing sensation, the kind you get when a body part falls asleep, on areas where thick black fur began to grow. The tops of his feet were covered with it, including his toes, and he could also feel it growing on his legs. His heart began to beat faster as he slowly came to grips that what he was seeing was very real and he could only stare in a state of fear as the nails on his hands began to harden and sprout outwards. Natural reaction told him to try and push them back in, but he didn't dare go anywhere near those claws that looked as sharp as butcher knives. He didn't know what to do as the tips of his fingers and palm began to cramp and push out; should he yell for help or run and hide? He didn't want to change like this but he didn't want to get in trouble with the police or any other agency either. He could only mutter panicked expletives to his himself as the skin from fingertips and hands began to take on rough leather like texture and turn into a dark black color, much like his nails. He could feel the exact same changes happening to the tips of his toes as they formed toepads, the top of his mid-sole, and his heel, which had torn through the restraining cotton fabric of his socks. Black hair, now taking on a fur like appearance, began to spread all across him and he groaned as his shirt became tighter and tighter with all the growing hair, as well transforming muscles. While unknown to him, his eyes changed color to an ice blue; his nose had begun to make changes of its own. His sense of smell was beginning to magnify every second as his nose crackled and crunched as if someone was breaking crackers for their chili right in front of his face. It lifted up on in own and began to take on a pointed edge. This made him bring both handpaws to his face as it seemed to push outwards and he was becoming overwhelmed with all the new scents; The old hardwood floors and the dust that collected on the sides, his own scent from sweat and his paws as canines sweated from them, the material of his clothes, and even scents from outside made their way to him. While he was lost in a state of curious astonishment from all the unfamiliar scents, he hadn't noticed the dental work that was being done to him. His canine teeth sharpened into fangs and his molars began to sharpen as if they were filed down. His tongue began to elongate and while his hands covering his mouth prevented its escape, it didn't prevent its growth into becoming canine like. His cheeks bulged from its size, much to his surprise and he was forced to breathe from his nose, which kept magnifying in scent, making him lost in the curiosity of "what is that?". He let go of his face, now pushing out into a muzzle and let his tongue sort of hang; he now looked like a panting wolf as his ears stretched out into a point, magnifying the sound of the buzzing lights as well as letting sounds from outside the gym be heard. He closed his eyes as he was overwhelmed with all the new senses but this was short lived as he they shot open he was forced to lean against the wall and inhale a huge breathe of air as his fur covered chest pushed outwards, ripping his shirt apart to the point where it only hung loosely on his shoulder while the rest of the material fell to the hardwood. He made a mix of a yell and a growl in shear shock as he looked down at his changed body, his muscles now more revealed as canines had little to now body fat. His heart kept racing and he was so preoccupied with what was happening in front of him, he hadn't noticed the giant tail ripping through the back of his pants; becoming pinned between him and the floorboards, its only way to grow was against the floor and towards the front as if he were sitting on it. As the last of the black fur covered his face he felt an urge building within him, as if to yell out a giant 'What the fuck' from the transformation that just took place and as it built up with every breathe he took, he was beginning to think he'd go insane if he didn't do something. He took deep breathe but rather than a yell of panicked hysteria escaping his throat it was instead replace by a giant a thundering howl that probably radiated across the facility, and possibly even outside of it. He knew it wasn't human and wrong, but it felt so good. It was as if all of his anxiety and fear were just relieved with that one howl to the world and he could finally calm down.
After a few seconds of being put in a relaxed state of being, he noticed that he didn't feel exhausted anymore; However whether this an effect from the transformation or the fact that he just went through a traumatic experience was an uncertainty. The fact that he had complete control over himself and his mind was the same which was a big relief, he didn't want to spend the rest of his life as a monster; still, he knew he couldn't go out in public, let alone home, like this, and this worried him greatly. He looked over his hands; he gulped as he looked at his own claws. They could really hurt someone if he wasn't careful, more so anyone who saw them would run for the hills. He tugged at the black hair that was officially connected to him and made it feel like he was wearing his winter clothing already. He touched his new shiny black nose was visible in front of him and the bridge of his muzzle that made it so he had to turn whenever he wanted to look downwards in front of him, which was a hassle since he was trying to observe his chest that had expanded into a barrel like shape that canines have. His stomach seemed to be nothing but abs from the growth in muscle, which was true for his arms as well as they had increased in both size and in tone. He wasn't hulking, which he was relieved by that, but he was much stronger than before. Lastly as he tried to ignore his new tails existence, though it swayed in front of him on the ground mockingly, he looked at his newfound footpaws that were incapable of wearing shoes due to their size, as well as the sharp claws that would shred any material placed before them. He only sighed and placed his handpaws on top of his new mane that had grown from his head hair down to his now muscular and fur covered neck. Upon shifting his body position the floorboards creaked louder than usual and this was due to his immense growth in weight from the new found features his body now had. He panicked, what if someone saw him like this, a big werewolf. What if he spent the rest of his life like this? He couldn't attend school being a hazard as well as distraction to everyone, what work place would hire him? What girl would date him? What would his parents think? Typical and rather naïve highschool worries flooded his mind and rather than sit there and sulk he decided he'd have to get help from at least one person he could trust. He reached for his gym bag and upon opening it up to search for his cell phone he accidentally ripped off the whole top of it. He stared wide-eyed at what he'd just done and couldn't help but imagine accidentally doing that to someone. He searches, more carefully for his phone, but his claws kept tearing through the clothing he had as well as the bag itself. Finally after accidentally destroying everything he found his cellphone. As carefully as he possibly could, almost desperately, he pressed the power button, which lit up the screen. His ears perked as he could hear the frequency of the lights. Very slowly and carefully, he used to one claw to ever so lightly tap the button on the screen that could be used to make calls-CRRACK- the whole screen cracked from the force and Derill could only watch in disbelief. Regardless, the phone was still functional and went to voice chat so he wouldn't have to press anymore buttons, (Not that the phone would be able to take it.)
"Please say a command." The automatic voice in the phone stated.
"Rargh Raick." Derill ordered and then covered his mouth. Did that mix of a growl and bark really just come out of his mouth?
"I'm sorry, I did not understand. Please say a command." The phone repeated.
"Crahw, Wrhick." It was so hard to speak with this muzzle, everything came out as a bark since canine mouths balance like human's were.
"I'm sorry, I did not understand that. Please say a command."
Derill tried more slowly, "Carhh, Whnick."
"Did you say, Call Nick?" The phone asks.
Derill was relieved to hear that the phone actually managed to understand him. "Rhyess." He growled unintentionally.
"Please say a command." The phone once again repeated.
Derill growled in frustration and gave up, he tapped number 3 on the digital dial pad and the screen cracked all the way and turned black. It was officially a broken smartphone but the order managed to go through.
"Calling Nick." The phone stated and the frequency of ringing radiated through Derill's pointy ears. After three rings Derill thought he wasn't going to answer but instead was greeted by Nick's voice.
"Okay, ignore the Facebook post dude, people are assholes." His voice sounded a bit worried and the sound of a keyboard being typed on was heard in the background.
"Rhack, Ra-" Derill was in the middle of his sentence before he questioned what Nick had just said. He simply shook it off, it wasn't important now and the extra pause gave him time to find a way to adjust his long canine tongue so his words weren't mangled. "Nick," He said in a deep and somewhat monstrous voice, "Come to the Faith Center." He was surprised he managed to get that out.
"Hrm-what?" Nick asked, "It's midnight and there's no party and it's cold as fuck outside, the only place I'm going is bed dude." Derill could hear him yawn after saying that. "And what's with your voice?"
"It's an emergency." Derill accidentally let out a growl.
"Geesh, alright, calm down." Nick sighed, "What happened?"
"I..You..You just have to see for yourself." Derill says as his tail behind him wagged mockingly as if to say, 'Look what you are now. Everyone will be afraid of you.'
"…Someone better be dying." Derill could hear him moving and getting dressed, "I'll be there in ten minutes."
The minutes that past were the longest of Derill's life, he sat there for awhile with his heart racing as he contemplated how he was supposed to live his life as a giant werewolf. He wondered if his parents would disown him or if some government would come kidnap and experiment on him in some secret facility somewhere. It didn't take long for these silly thoughts to be shot down but the worry of having all eyes on him the rest of his life was too much to the point that he became anxious. He couldn't sit still and tried to get up, using the wall for support, but immediately fell forward, catching himself on all fours and cracking the floorboard a bit from his weight. His claws accidentally dug into the floorboards and he could only stare in a state of fear. Here he was, a giant wolf on all fours, if people weren't running for the hills when he was sitting, they definitely would be now if he had to walk around like this. He tried again to stand up, it felt like his feet were on stilts and he had to balance. After a few tries, he managed to be able to stand up but just for a few seconds. It was like learning how to walk all over again. After eight minutes of 'walking practice' he finally got the hang of balancing himself on two's and taking a few steps, using the wall for support, but the practice was cut short as a new scent entered his nostrils. He sniffed the air, on instinct, as the scent became stronger and he heard the sound of footsteps coming his way. By this time Derill was on the other side of the gym, right of the doors, so he wasn't visible to anyone who was entering. Nick walked in, looking at his phone at first and then looking at the gym, noticing the shredded bag on the other side of the court and lots of large claw marks all over the floor and wall. With a puzzled expression on his face he walked towards the destroyed material and picked up Derill's destroyed phone.
Derill watched, unsure of what to say at first, so he slowly walked on all fours to not startle him but the sound of the floorboards creaks were what gave him away. Nick slowly turned, "Dude if you say you're not upset and then rage at least tell me befo-" His eyes shoot open and his jaw drops down as he sees the big beast in front of him with ice cold blue eyes piercing his soul.
Derill could hear Nick's heart racing and see the fear written all over his face, "Wait-Wait." Derill tries to say but Nick was already panicking.
"Get away from me!" He turns to run but the only exit was behind the monster. "What did you do to Derill!? You're not going to get me!" He stutter steps, a move used commonly to escape defenders in both football, soccer, and basketball, and goes left, but immediately trips on one of Derill's large claw marks in the floor and faceplants onto the hardwood.
Derill knew the seriousness of the situation but after seeing his best friend do that he began to laugh, but in this form because of his deep and bestial voice it sounded somewhat demonic. Derill couldn't help himself as he laughed hard, which caused Nick to turn around angrily, rubbing the side of his face. He finally managed to put two and two together; his eyes were still wide from shock though.
"Yeah, laugh it up Dallon. Christ! Since when the fuck were you a fucking werewolf!? You scared the fuck out me." He lies back, still on the floor, breathing a huge sigh of relief that he wasn't about to be eaten alive. He was in just as much of disbelief Derill was in.
Derill's laughter began to die down as he was going to try and explain what happened, "I did-" He started.
"You look like the big bad wolf with basketball shorts on!" Nick sits up in both fear and awe. "Have you always been one?!"
"No." Derill growls back accidentally.
"I didn't even know those things were fucking real." Nick kept staring at Derill wide-eyed however whenever Derill made the slightest movement Nick tensed up with uneasiness and fear.
"Neither did I." Derill stated and used the wall for support as he got on two's and tried to help Nick up.
Nick was hesitant but slowly came to accept that the menacing creature was his best friend in both mind and heart. He accepted his aid and was helped back to his feet. But he held onto to Derill's hand, examining it, examining him curiously, as humans are curious about what they fear most.
"Jesus…did it hurt?" He asks.
Derill shook his head, he was much more at ease from his panicked state just ten minutes ago.
"I mean holy shit, look at these things man." He gestures to the giant claw marks on the ground. "Were you bitten?"
"Is your mom one?"
"No, and why my mo-" Derill shook his head, "No this didn't happen until now." He got a little bit of pride in the fact that he could talk once again, but it still felt strange to have to bunch his tongue up like that.
"Did you have sex with one?" His eyes shoot open, "Was Meredith a werewolf?"
"God no." Derill snarls and goes back to being on all fours, pacing around. "I broke up with her before the season started, I think I would have known by now." Derill growls.
"Well then, what the fuck?" Nick asks, still staring at Derill. "It's not even a full moon outside."
"After the game I came straight here, and after shooting around I just turned into this." Derill states and accidentally gets side tracked in taking in the scents all around him to get a sense of the surrounding area.
"What about the shooting star?" Nick questions, "Did you wish for this?"
"One, shooting stars don't work, and two, no, why the hell would I wish for this? I'd rather not be half canine monster my senior year of high school." He states harshly.
"Well what did you wish for?" Nick asks.
"I wished that I was a better teammate. What does this have to do with anything?"
It took a moment of brief silence but then it was Nick who began to laugh while Derill stared in a bit of anger.
"Oh shit haha." Nick chuckled with a bit of amazement, "I figured it out."
"What?" Derill sighed.
"You wished to be a better teammate right?" He starts.
"Yeah?" Derill would have raised an eyebrow if he still had them.
"Well what team do you play for?"
"The Southeast Lobos. Is this going somewhere?"
"Well you wished you were a better teammate, by saying that you wish you were a better Southeast Lobo. Lobo is Spanish for Wolf and Southeast are where the black wolves are." Nick laughed.
"You can't be serious." Derill growled.
"Don't worry, there's plenty of teams you could play for now. New Mexico Lobos for college and if you go to the NBA you could always be a mascot for the Minnesota Timberwolves." Nick joked and kept laughing.
"Dude this is serious!" Derill snarls. "What am I going to do? I can't go home like this, my parents will freak out. You said it yourself; it's not even a full moon. What if I don't ever change back?"
Nick jumped at Derill's snarl but then went back to his laid back state of mind, trying to play it off, "Will you relax? My parent's are out of town for their anniversary, you can stay the night at my place."
Derill had forgotten that Nick was going to throw a house party on Saturday and he had the house to himself, well, aside from his little sister who he bribes to keep secrets.
"We'll figure out if you're stuck like this in morning, it's not like worrying about it now is going to do anything." Nick reassured.
"How am I supposed to get out of here without being seen?"
"It's midnight, this place is deader than dead." Nick gestures around him, "Who exactly would see you?"
"What about your sister?"
"Fast asleep, and she's six, no one's going to believe a word she says anyway. Just don't go around breaking everything and you'll be fine…and don't attack me." He says with a bit of worry in his voice.
"I won't." Derill says with the same frustrated tone he used when he restated that he wasn't upset after the game.
"Alright then Mr. Wolf, let's go." Nick says.
"Don't call me that." Derill says reluctantly.
It was tricky trying to fit into Nick's small car while Nick gathered his things and put them in the trunk. Sitting in the front seat was out of the question because it didn't go back far enough and it was hard to find a comfortable position in the back seat without his big hind paws sticking out the window. After a few minutes, Derill managed to twist himself so he was somewhat comfortable in the back seat but his tail kept swiping at Nick's face, much to his dismay, and the scents of everyone who had ridden or driven the vehicle swarmed Derill's nostrils. After an eight-minute drive and Derill ducking every time a car passed them, they finally arrived at Nick's house. Nick wasn't exactly middle class, but he wasn't in the poor house either. His house was adequate for a family, they had enough to be comfortable, and though parts of the house did have damage, it still looked like a decent place. There was already snow on the ground and Derill felt paranoid before getting out of the car, he didn't want to leave giant paw prints behind on a trail to the front door of the house. After a bit of convincing from Nick, Derill hurried out of the car and to the porch, trying to stay out of any possible sight. Nick stayed behind for an extra minute to cover the tracks Derill left and he reluctantly walked to the front door.
"Gah it's cold as shit. Must be nice to have all that hair." He says through his winter coat.
"Trade it for yours." Derill joked.
"Nah, I like being human." Nick said as he opened the front door and the two quickly walked in to escape the outside. As Nick shivered for a moment and turned on the light to the hallway, Derill could only stare at the little girl with the same colored hair as Nick who watched them. He immediately caught her scent the moment the door was closed.
"Doggy!" The little girl exclaimed and rushed over to Derill, hugging him tightly and petting him. Derill wasn't sure wasn't sure what he was supposed to do and he was terrified of accidentally hurting the little girl.
"Erin? What are you doing up?" Nick scolded her, "Do I have to tell mom and dad you're misbehaving?" He was trying to keep it tame, but Derill could see that Nick was just as terrified that she had discovered Derill.
"No." She says pleadingly, "I really had to use the bathroom."
"Alright. Erin, listen to me. You can't tell anyone what you saw okay?"
"Why not?" She asks confused, still petting Derill.
"If you tell people, well then…" He looked at Derill a little baffled, "Then uh, doggy will go away forever."
Derill squinted his ice blue eyes at Nick who could only shrug.
"Oh, okay." She nods.
"Now go back to bed." Nick ordered.
She slowly did as told and headed to the stairs, giving Derill one last look before heading up them.
"Doggy will go away forever?" Derill asked.
"Hey, it's true isn't it?" Nick chuckled.
Derill growled, but playfully.
The two headed up the stairs and down the hallway to Nick's room that was covered in dirty clothes and his natural scent was strong. It wasn't overwhelming but it was enough to make it seem like he was in a gym locker room. Nick immediately went to his closet and pulled out a black comforter, and after moving some clothes around and clearing an area, he laid it down next to the bed, which was in the middle of the room. The walls had faded blue paint all around it and the floors were polished hardwood, like a basketball court. On his walls were a few posters of models, an area were all his awards were, a shelf that held his trophies, and underneath were medals. At the corner of his room, opposite of the bed was a desktop, its light still on from recent use and next to that was a window that showed the street they lived on. On the opposite side was his closet with white doors.
"Sorry about the mess, I wasn't expecting I'd have someone over tonight…well actually I did, but she's out of town." He says and takes off his coat, throwing it in his closet on top of all his basketball shoes. He sits down on his bed and grabs a pillow, setting it down on the comforter for Derill.
"Yeah." Derill goes to the makeshift bed and lays down, but not before accidentally tearing apart a shirt that was left at the door. He was thankful Nick didn't see that. "Nothing seems to have gone right tonight." He says sullenly, staring at Nick's ceiling as the events of the night replayed in his head.
Nick kicks off his shoes and changes into basketball shorts and a tanktop. "What are you talking about?"
Derill took notice of the new scents and it slowed his response, "Well, had I made those shots I wouldn't be like this." Derill growled to his self, "We would have won the game and I wouldn't have disappointed everyone. Everyone would have been happy if it weren't for me, instead, I blew it and let everyone down…I guess this is what I get." Derill sulked.
Nick crawled onto his bed while Derill spoke and immediately after he replied, "Dude, we don't like you just because we win basketball games, that's just stupid. Yeah, you can say it's your fault we lost but I guarantee you every single person in that gym thought, 'Glad it's not me'. Did I want you to hit that shot? Yes, was I disappointed, yeah, but it's not like you didn't try your best. It's not like I can't ever trust you again, that's just dumb, and really? Everyone would be happy? What about the guy who fouled you and put you at the line? How do you think he would of felt if you hit both those freethrows and won, he'd of felt just like you did."
Derill is silent as Nick speaks, his ears picking up everything.
"You didn't have to wish to be a better teammate, you're already the best teammate anyone could ask for. If it wasn't for you, we wouldn't be this good you know that? We don't play cohesively without you; that's why coach keeps you on the floor the whole game, you play for the team and not yourself all right?"
Derill listened to everything Nick had to say and the more he spoke the more Derill began to realize that he was right. He shouldn't belittle himself for what happened; his team loved playing with him for whom he was and not just what he did. It was the reason they tried to console him after the game, though it fell on deaf ears, it was the reason he was here with Nick now.
"So stop with all the brooding, alright? Whether you make 100 game winner or miss 100 game winners, whether your covered fur or not, you're still my friend." Nick states and turns in his bed. Derrill did the same thing only his eyes were open as he reflected. He felt an enormous weight be lifted off his shoulders and began to take on a whole new outlook. Finally he could put the game behind him and move on.
For the first time he gave a wolfish grin as he laid there thinking to his self. Over time he'd lost sight of what it meant to be apart of a team and had began to act as if he didn't preform than he was failing them, but now he saw that being a team wasn't about preforming or underperforming, success or failure, it was simply about being there for one another and working together. His mind went back to the transformation he underwent, and he found it ironic that he first had to turn into a creature that balanced on isolation and cohesiveness, to discover what it meant to be apart of a team. He wondered if he were indeed going to change back in the morning, but like Nick said, they'd cross that bridge when they got there. For now, he simply closed his ice blue eyes and welcomed the warmth of slumber.
"Thanks Nick." He said, but upon looking he found that the teen was fast asleep.
Team Player by kzmasterWatch
©2013-2017 kzmaster
(Facepalm) This story was literally supposed to be just two paragraphs, TWO. My mind just got going and I just wrote more and more and pretty soon I'd written over 2000 words and could stop lol. So I woke up today and polished off the story so the final count is 6,817 words.
For this story I really wanted to escape the cliche's of TF stories, and really try something new from start to finish, and I also wanted to try out that ever so lovely semi-colon.
I don't entirely like the idea of having a PG werewolf, I'm a firm believer in the fact that werewolves should be scary and not just big harmless dogs, but in this scenario it's used more for symbolism, so I guess I can get away with it for now. It's one of the more rare stories where it continues AFTER the transformation and thanks to many writing and theater lessons, the story is less about the transformation itself and more about the characters towards the end.
There was a strong use of expletives, but that's more for establishing the character's personality than anything else.
The Artwork was inspired by 's works over the years. He's actually been a big inspiration to me when it comes to lycanthrope artworks and such.
I hope you all have/will enjoy(ed) it as much as I did writing it. As usual, let me know what your favorite part was.
Is there another chapter after this?
It was a very enjoyable story, well done.
In my believe werewolves look like snarly beast and COULD be snarly beast, but why not otherwise, if werewolves could control themselves? Great strory anyway! Congratulation!
I quite like the story. Something tells me the story isn't going to end there. Keep up the good work!
I enjoyed the story a great deal. It is also nice to read tf stories that go beyond the transformation. ^_^ I can't help but wonder what morning brings for our new wolf. ^_^
You and I both haha, I'm happy you enjoyed the story. To be honest this is the first time I've actually done a tf piece that didn't just focus on the tf itself, but rather the characters. I'm glad it turned out well
Oh! A stry!!
Yes, and what did you think of this story? lol
hahah hes a friendly werewolf awwww XD hha this is awesome and I see what you mean we are to used to werewolves being snarling monster but still its good to see a nice behaving one , amazing job! ^^


text: Reviewing our schedule this year and after the Buffallo game it is really stacked even much more so than the rest of the AFC east. We play the NFC and AFC North this year and their best teams are all stacked at the top half of our schedule. If our schedule was in reversed it would be much more to our advantage. Even with the Jets and Pats were on the road early it would give us a much better advantage later in the season. With such a young defense at the OLB, FS and NT positions along with a new defensive coordinator it should take some time to gell and this schedule throw us right into the fire. Much more so than the Jets and Pats who do play the same teams but have a better mix of easy hard games mixed in. Our easiest games all start happening in a row after the half way point. Look at the schedules between us the Jet and Pats and they have an advantage.


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Just a girl who grew up in Wyoming and is now finally where she belongs. In Nebraska.
Been following your tweets lately. Very informative while at the same time being equally entertaining. You should get in there and bump Sipple from his position as he is horrible!! What's your interest in Husker Volleyball if any? Just curious as I am a big fan.
Wow Justine, Your an amazing husker fan and great commenter and writer. Will you marry me? Oh wait I am already married. Good thing we are not BYU fans


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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21478346348063585622017-08-12T04:02:45.235-04:00LIFE IS SEW SEW GOODThese are my sewing adventures as I wander around trying to build a new wardrobe.Towandahttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147834634806358562.post-26698667860997802682015-12-26T22:11:00.001-05:002015-12-26T22:20:41.938-05:00SWAP 2016 Towanda's Indecision

Today is the start of the  14th Annual SWAP Contest at Stitcher's Guild. I've been thinking about this contest for awhile and have decided to enter. My plan has changed several times and will continue to change as time goes by because I have a commitment issue, lol which is why indecision is the name of my collection. I will be sewing a spring/summer wardrobe so that I'll be ready when the weather warms up if it ever gets cold.

My goals are:

Finish all of my garments by the deadline date

Use as much stash fabric as possible - only buy fabric and notions that I need to finish garments. I'm trying to use up any fabric that I pull from the stash so nothing goes back on the shelves.

Make simple garments that I will wear on a regular basis

I know that I have too much fabric because I can't find a piece of black seersucker that I want to use for a blouse. It will turn up sooner or later. Pulling out fabric reminded me that I really don't need to buy new fabric. I'm proud of myself because I've only bought fabric a few times this year. I think that there is only one piece that I didn't like. This is a picture of fabric that I'm thinking about using for my collection. Not all of the fabric will make the final cut.

Starting point

This is my tentative plan

Capsule one -

Vogue 1347 Ralph Rucci  pants suit. I plan to eliminate the ties on the sleeves. I will need to make some fitting changes to the pattern. I will be using a lightweight black suiting fabric.

PMB drafted sleeveless or cap sleeve shell - using the black & white sheer print fabric. The top will need to be lined.

Capsule two

White slim leg pants - need to order white suiting fabric.

Black print top using the black print fabric

Black and white pleated swirl print - have enough fabric to make a skirt (not part of the swap)

Combo

LC blouse using the red & white ikat linen

Wrap skirt using red linen

Wild cards

Black raincoat - may use SB or Marcy Tilton pattern

White skirt or gray slim leg pants

Red knit top - pattern to be decided

?? Garments
2 black print sleeveless dresses
White pique ABO jacket

All of this is subject to change based on my indecisive mind and lack of impulse control. I'm like a magpie, something catches my attention and off I go. I actually plan to make more garments by sewing an endless chain. Right now, I'm stuck on the color gray. When this color lets my mind go, I'll start sewing with my favorite color - black.

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As you can see, I deleted all of my blog posts out of frustration. I really suck at blogging but realize that it is a good way to track sewing projects. I might add a page for some projects from last year. I should commit to blogging more often but I won't promise what I may not deliver. I'll take it one project at a time.

I participated in the fast for the 2014 RTW Fasters. I did really well and the only things that I bought were two pairs of jeans, camisoles on sale, underwear and hose. Everyday, I wear at least one garment that is me made. I am relieved that I'm not depending on RTW to get dressed everyday. I hate clothes shopping.

I've sewn quite a bit since I started my new job in May. I am enjoying this job and look forward to going to work everyday. I'm back in management and I'm in charge of a brand new clinic. The company is great and the people are really cool to work with. I hired a team that I really like. Construction is almost finished. They just need to finish the punch list. It has been interesting to be involved from the beginning of the construction to seeing the finished project. We start moving in next week.

One of the things that I love about this job is that I got to help set the dress code. We decided that the non-nursing staff will wear business casual. The clinical staff wears the same type of scrubs. For me this translates into the dressier end of business casual with a mix of professional outfits. This year, I'll spend a fair amount of time doing public speaking (not one of my favorite things to do). The best part is that I can sew the garments that I enjoy making. I love wear dresses and skirts but pants are more practical sometimes.

This month, I have been thinking about my wardrobe and what I want to sew in the future. I wear a lot of black and feel really comfortable with the color. A lot of women complain that they can't wear black but it works for me. Black ponte knit is my favorite fabric to use and I always keep it in the stash. I wear a lot of cardigans but I need to develop a TNT pattern for a jacket. I think that I have a TNT pattern for a pencil skirt and slim leg pants. I need to add more solid colors so my wardrobe is more versatile. My core colors are black, white, blue, gray,& red. Accent colors are purple, beige and greens. All of these colors are already in the stash.

I really enjoy the ASG group that I belong to. They are a really great group of women who enjoy learning to sew. I'm looking forward to another year sewing with them. I've been thinking about starting a sewing group at my church but that will have to wait for a while. My plate is a little full at the moment.

I still use PMB for 95% of all of my patterns. I did use a few commercial patterns in 2014. There are a couple of Vogue patterns that I have used several times. It's time to try more patterns that are in the stash. I have decided that I really need to stop collecting patterns that I don't use.

Missions for this year: SEW MORE
1. Slow down the fabric buying, the stash holds a ton of fabric that needs to stop occupying space on the stash shelves and turn into garments in the closet. It will be interesting to see how long I can go without buying fabric. It is useless to commit to fasting because I like buying fabric. It is cheap therapy.
2. Slow down buying new patterns, I have gotten much better but we'll see what happens when new patterns come out.
3. Continue to work on developing a set of TNT patterns. There is something really nice about using a pattern and not having to worry about fitting issues. At the same time, I want to learn how to combine commercial patterns and PMB.
4. Analyze my closet to see what I'm missing. I purged my closet so it left a lot of holes. There are a few older orphan garments that need a companion garment. I know that I need to add a wrapped blouse to the wardrobe in different colors.
5. Work on a complicate project divided into manageable sections along with a easy garment. It will help keep my stress level manageable.
6. Learn & practice more complicated techniques. This was a goal for 2014 that I didn't touch.
7. Look at the Craftsy classes that I have bought, lol.
8. Continue to work on jewelry making. I find beading to be very relaxing.
8. Enjoy life, it is too short to be miserable.
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Criminal charges were filed on Thursday against Sweden's Saab AB for bribery after the emergence of new facts relating to the sale of Jas 39 Gripen aircraft to South Africa in 1999 and the counter-purchases that were a part of the agreement.
Aid organisation Diakonia, the Swedish Fellowship of Reconciliation and the Swedish Peace and Arbitration Society, which brought the charges, are demanding that the discontinued investigation into the sale be resumed.
Anna Ek, president of the Swedish Peace and Arbitration Society, said the deal could be the largest biggest corruption scandal yet involving a Swedish corporation. "Our nation's chief prosecutor must leave no stone unturned in efforts to ensure the whole truth is disclosed and that those responsible are brought to justice," Ek said
Information contained in a newly published book entitled Bribery, Power and Aid—Jas and the South Africa affair, suggests that suspicious payments were made by Saab subsidiary Sanip to South African businessman Fana Hlongwane, who has close connections with the South African political elite and served as adviser to Joe Modise, former defence minister, at the time the deal was closed.
Hlongwane has also served as a board member and CEO of the South African defence corporation Denel that was involved in the counter-purchases.
"We have warned all along that the sales of Jas to South Africa could undermine efforts at poverty reduction in that country and that the counter-purchases will not benefit the poor," said Bo Forsberg, Diakonia secretary general. "Now it has become clear that the entire agreement was secured in a corrupt manner."
Politicians from both sides of the politic divide in Sweden supported and devoted much diplomatic and political energy to convincing South Africa to purchase the Gripen aircraft.
The government provided export credits through EKN, the Swedish export credits guarantee board, worth 16-billion Swedish kroner, while SEK, the Swedish export credit corporation, made multibillion-kroner loans.
Elisabeth Lundgren, secretary general of the Swedish Fellowship of Reconciliation, said: "We demand that an independent citizens' commission be formed and charged with investigating the role played by the government in these arms deals.
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It gives incorrect results when raising, for example, pi to the power of pi. It would be better to just display an error message or something.
And now it seems to answer n % m = 0 if n<m
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It gives incorrect results when raising, for example, pi to the power of pi. It would be better to just display an error message or something.
And now it seems to answer n % m = 0 if n<m
Geez I'm very thankful that you're checking this garbage out for me. Just as before it is a simple thing hardcoded in (if num is < denom on mod) and I was providing the wrong answer.
That is an excellent recommendation. I will absolutely inform the user of the lack of rational exponents. Thanks again sang-drax. I appreciate it.
Okay I made those changes I talked about and found another modulus problem (I didn't provide enough precision for the division when trying to calculate the mod) and fixed lots of other small things. It should be very sturdy now (just don't throw any rocks at it or it'll fall down). Thanks again Mr. Drax.
If you are at all interested in using it or bugtesting it, you can get it from that link in my sig. Thanks all.
Try dividing 1 with 3.141592. Gives quite different results if the precision is changed from 30 to 10.
Also, Ctrl+C doesn't work for me (WinXPprofSP2) Ctrl+X erases window but doesn't add anything to the clipboard.
I've made one more change regarding precision. I was taking into account the integer part of the number and doing some other things that cause me to miscalculate, but it is much better now. If you still have any difficulties in computation please let me know.
Hmm... The clipboard thing sounds very strange. I ran this on my other computer (also WinXP pro SP2) and didn't have any difficulties. I added a message on clipboard failure. If you give it a try and it still fails, please let me know what it says. On this (Win98) it works seamlessly.
Again, there is another version (1.02) at that link (here).
:confused: Hmm... no error message -- it just doesn't work.
Okay sang-drax, I've got you cornered. The clipboard operations are working perfectly now and I discovered a problem that you didn't. ;)
I tried 1/Pi to see how accurate it was to the 1/Pi button's value and only the first few digits were correct. After several hours of painstaking work I finally discovered I wasn't borrowing properly in my subtraction and that screwed up my division. Now I can confidently say that every operation is calculated flawlessly.
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- Budget - This is the first and most important step. Your budget helps you determine how many people you can invite, where you can host your party, to use a caterer or not, to decorate or not, etc. If you intend to invite 50 people or less, and nice beginning budget is $1500. If you intend to invite up to 100 people a budget of $2500 is a nice place to start. With a budget like this you have approximately $30 for each person. The moment you feel you want to have a party, consider how much you can comfortably afford to spend on it.
- Number of Guest/Guest List - How many people are you inviting? Compose a list of all the people you intend to invite. Of course you don't want to eliminate anyone, but if your number of guests exceeds your budget, you have to start removing names from your guest list. When composing a guest list start with the people who are closest to you and work your way down. If names need to be scratched off in order to accommodate your budget, start from the bottom of the list. If you're planning a BIG party, make sure your budget is BIG. If you're having a party just because you feel like getting people together, consider the TYPE of party you want to have and invite people accordingly.
- Theme - To theme or not to theme is the question. If you're having a just because party a theme is not really necessary. But if you want to put on a production of a party, a theme helps to enhance the purpose of the party as well as the ambiance. However, keep in mind that a theme party may require you to increase your budget, as you will now have to spend money on decorations and other extras. You can't have a Luau party without leis, umbrella drinks, palm trees, a little sand, and the appropriate food. You can't have a casino party without a black jack table, roulette table, chips, and girls dressed appropriately serving drinks. Again a theme party is a great idea, but consider how it will affect your budget.
- Venue - Where do you want to give your party? You should choose the venue based on the number of people you intend to invite and the theme of your party if there is one. If you have a home and a yard fit for entertaining, this is always the better choice, as it will save you at least $1000. If money is not an issue for you, go all out. Here in my city you can rent out everything from the Wax Museum to a hotel banquet room overlooking the river. If you choose to hold your party at a space other than your home, make your reservations right away in order to ensure you get the venue want. If you choose to go with a very popular venue, there's a chance the space may already be reserved for the date of your party. You may need to be flexible with your dates, or consider booking the space months in advance.
Phase 2: Weeks 2 -4
- Catering - What are your guests eating and drinking? Do you need servers or your going with a buffet set up? If you choose to hold your party at a venue such as hotel or reception hall, chances are they offer catering that charges at a per head rate; typically $30 - $40 per guest. The price could be more if they provide alcoholic beverages in addition to food. While this is a simple stress free approach to catering, keep in mind that the food and drink choices will be limited. You also have the option of finding and choosing your own caterer. Just remember that your food and drink choices should reflect the theme and ambiance of the party. If it's a fun casual party consider a buffet style with appetizer like foods. If it's more formal consider plated foods with servers who in addition to serving the plates of food, will also walk around serving appetizers prior to the sit down dinner.
- Entertainment - DJ, Karaoke, Live Band, Stereo System, Clowns, Magicians, etc. Again this is based on the theme or purpose for the party. Only you can determine what's fitting for you and your guest. Now of course if it's a formal gathering, chances are you wouldn't want a DJ. You would probably opt for a band instead. On the other hand if it's a Luau or Casino party, you may want a DJ and Karaoke.
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You are almost there. Your party is pretty much together. All you have to do now is put the finishing touches on everything. So let's go to Phase 3, the final phase. Here you send out invitations, consider desserts, party favors, clean-up crew, and confirm previous arrangements.
Phase 3: Weeks 4 - 8
- Send out Invitations - By now you are sure you're having a party! You've made all the arrangements and everything is set to go. All that's missing is your guests. You should send out invites or evites at least one month prior to the date of the party. If you wait too long, your guest may have made other arrangements and will not be able to show. Your invitations should reflect the style of your party. Also consider asking people to RSVP so that you'll have an idea of how many people to expect. This will ensure you have appropriate seating, enough food, and any other extras you may need.
- Desserts - What's a party without dessert? If it's not a birthday party, graduation party, anniversary party, or wedding, a cake is not necessary. You do however need a dessert table with at least five different desserts, such as cupcakes, cheesecake bites, brownie bites, cake slices, fruit display, chocolate dipped strawberries, petit fours, etc. You can be as creative as you want!
- Party Favors - Every good party has party favors. Your guests have enjoyed the food and drinks, the entertainment, and your great hospitality; now it's time for them to leave. Don't let them leave empty handed. Depending on what your budget can handle you can give out anything from bottles of wine to scented candles. If it's a kid party, a bag full of candy and trinket toys does the trick. Again your party favors are determined by your budget, your theme, the type of party, and the guests.
- Clean Up Crew - Everyone has left and the place is a mess! If you host your party at a paid for facility they will probably have a cleaning crew. You can also recruit the help of friends of family. If your budget allows, you can hire a few people to do the clean up for you.
While you wait for the day of your party, pick out a fabulous outfit and get lots of rest before it's time to host your party. Of course if you had a fabulous party planner like me, all you would have to do is pick out your outfit, and let me do the rest. Good Luck!!
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I always remembered that code coming from Contra on the NES. There might have been a similar one for Super Contra/Contra 2 but I can't remember.Originally Posted by Govtcheez
I also don't know what the trendy vintage shirt sold at hot topic and other places had for that code(there was a shirt with that code printed on the front).
I remember few codes from games. I remember how to do the infinite guy trick in Mario Brothers 1 on stage 3-1 but you can only do it on the exact and original NES catridge-based data(weather the new versions are NES emulations are not might prove this). The Mario 1 featured in Mario All Stars was so not even close. The bug doesn't work.
Hacks are a lot more fun for me. I like the Rainbow Set hacks for Street Fighter 2's original arcade engine(The World Warrior, Champion Edition and Hyper Fighting). That was crazy stuff. Air moves for everyone. 12 fireballs on the screen at once and morphing into anyone you want VIA cycling through the cast with the start button.