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Their Equal | part 2

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pairing: dumbledore x reader, grindelwald x reader, dumbledore x reader x grindelwald

(A/N: character development is the hardest for me but i am very very content with how this is going. i hope everyone is okay with dumbledore being bi, even though jk said he is gay... please do understand! have a nice day!)

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I chuckled softly, “Aurora Freteau. How about you?” He leaned on his hands propped up on the table

“Gellert Grindelwald.”

I nodded with a faint smile. Slurping the warm soup, grinning when it tasted exactly as it was a long time before, Aunt Bathilda could have passed off as a talented cooker, “Did you grow up in Northern Europe?”

He nodded slightly, a corner of his lips crooked up into a smirk, “I did.”

The chat went on as questions were shot back and forth, answering the ones we could; before silence took over. That was until the door creaked open to reveal a white curly-haired woman followed by a familiar brunette head, Albus. He grinned cheerfully as soon as we met eyes.

“Good! You fed her, I was worried she might have starved to death,” Aunt Bathilda laughed wholeheartedly, smiling with her teeth exposed. I could not help but laugh along with Gellert. She stepped into the house with Albus following her, who did not mutter a word; until he coughed, catching her attention, “Oh yes!” She turned around to face Albus, placing her hands on his shoulder; nudging him to join us. “Sorry dearie, I forgot you were here. This is my Great-nephew Gellert and Aurora. I ought to finish my draft from yesterday.” She shot a smile before departing, Albus sent a charming smile at the male, who shot back with a half-smile.

“Nice to meet you,” Albus stood in front of the table and pushed his hand out, to which Gellert grasped, shaking it firmly. After the greeting, the brunette haired boy turned to face me, grinning riantly. “Aurora, what a coincidence to see you here.”

Gellert’s eyebrows quirked up, “You both are acquaintances?” Glancing at me and Albus.

“We met briefly,” I responded, sipping the soup occasionally. A soft chuckle caught their attention. “Is it destiny? We all are from grand schools. Beauxbatons,” I pointed at myself. “And well, you graduated from Hogwarts and you got expelled from Durmstrang…”

“Durmstrang expelled you?” Albus inquired out of curiosity, slightly astounded by the information. His head tilted as his gaze focused onto the expelled Durmstrang student.

Gellert sneered, bitter at the memory; uncomfortable with the change of topic, “Indeed. It’s a shame, they lost a powerful student.” He huffed out, picking at the bulging splinters of wood from the table. His lips faltered to purse, falling into a straight line before breaking into a fake smile.

“I’m sure they did.” Albus reassured with useless comfort.

“Well? Take a seat.” Although it sounded like a suggestion, it felt more of a demand. Not opposing, Albus dragged a chair to sit next to me.

“If you don’t mind me asking, why were you expelled?” The silence was cracked open by the Hogwarts’ graduate, even though I felt it was the wrong time to ask such a sour question; I was curious. And I could not help but glance.

And if my eyes weren’t deceiving me, Gellert gulped.

He cleared his throat, composing an answer for the prying male, “What do you think about power?” He dodged the question to inquire; Gellert’s eyebrows raised up, waiting for the brunette to answer.

“Power is a manifestation to oneself, it can corrupt you. But I believe it can be used for worthy and understandable reasons,” Gazing to observe Gellert’s expression, his demeanour was of slight disappointment. “What do you think about power, Gellert?”

The name of the former-Durmstrang student rolled off his tongue with a mocking sneer, taunting the other male. Their eyes beamed the other, glaring. The conversation was progressing slowly but it was obvious they were gripping their wands, ready to jump to their feet to hex the other.

“Well, Albus,” Gellert sneered. “Power can make people do things that can kill themselves. Sums up Muggles, doesn’t it? Our wands have powers, we have power running in us.”

“Are you suggesting we take advantage of what we possess?”

“Not exactly. Why are we being suppressed of our ability to be dominated, by powerless Muggles at the end of the day?” The corners of Gellert’s lips crooked up at the sight of Albus, who was left dumbfounded. Lips parted, in hopes of forming a response to leave the other astonished.

An eerie silence engulfed the conversation until Albus spoke up, “You’re doubting the Law of Secrecy?”

Gellert stood up, his fingers interlaced behind him; his head high up, caressing his wand, “In fact I am. The Ministry hid. They doubted their magical abilities, afraid of the power the Muggles have with their weapons,” He spit out the last word, disgusted at the thought. “The Ministry organized the Law to hide our presence because they themselves are afraid of powerless Muggles.”

I glanced at Gellert, who seemed to stare deep into Albus’s eyes. The intense staring left me to speak up, afraid they would have their wands through each other’s necks, “What a perspective Gellert,” Pulled back into reality, Gellert changed his gaze to me; a faint proud smile smeared on his face. “I’ve never seen it in that point of view.”

I acknowledged his words- his motivation formed with a comprehendible base.

Albus’s jaw clenched, “Do they not irritate you? Upset you?” Gellert raised an eyebrow, standing in front of the Hogwarts’ graduate, a smirk played on his face with gleaming eyes.

Their eyes narrowed onto one another, Albus visibly clenching his fists; his wand on the brink of snapping. It seemed Gellert had struck a chord as Albus pushed himself to stand; the height difference was amusing, to say the least. Albus tried his best to intimidate and dominate over the taunting boy. But Gellert smirked, provoking the shorter brunette, his head lowered to face him.

And if it wasn’t for Aunt Bathilda, the boys would’ve had an injurious duel, “Oh Gellert! Lay down of your pride will you!” Glancing behind him, he watched as his Great-aunt descended the stairs as she shakes her head, disapproving of his actions. “I’m sorry dear, Gellert has a high level of ego.”

She seemed to pull Gellert away before he could cause a scene, the air suddenly turned awkward as the said-battle faded, “The air is crisp outside, why don’t you lot reflect on some sun, hm?” Without waiting for a response she seemed to group everyone, pushing everyone out.

“Aunt Bathilda I haven’t clean-" Although the door was slammed shut, a muffled yell erupted from the house but no one could comprehend. Gellert huffed, his shoulders pushed Albus away as he was blocking his way. His hand on the knob.

“Don’t you enter young man! Go!” Her demand was clear and Gellert was left astonished, not accepting the fact that his Great-aunt just kicked him out, well temporarily. He scoffed, glaring at the wooden door before turning around.

Before he could utter another word, Albus suggested, “Bathilda is right. The weather is nice, I know a place.”

I grinned at the invitation, glancing at Gellert- who did not oppose the idea, “It’s a Muggle place. They would find it to be… different if that is your choice of outfit.”

Albus scanned Gellert’s clothing, not agreeing with his style, “You should look in the mirror then.” Gellert sneered, grabbing his wand- transfiguring his outfit to Muggle clothes.

“Posh.” I smiled at the two boys; their vest slick with patterns. Albus grinned back at the compliment.

With a hover of my wand, I took a short intake of breath, startled as a corset tightened on me; the skirt was domed shaped. The whole dress made of cobalt blue silk brocade; flowers of various sizes and colours smeared itself on the design of the dress. Cotton lace drooped from the short sleeves.

“You don’t look bad yourself Aurora.” I looked down to face the outfit I transfigured my clothes into, satisfied with the clothing.

“Let’s get going.” Albus smiled charmingly, placing his hands on my arm and Gellert. I took a deep breath, readying myself.

“What are you doing-" The expelled Durmstrang student was cut off with a loud zap, darkness hugged us; compressing our figures. Before I knew it- the suffering ended, as we apparated to the destination.

Gellert fell onto his knees, coughing loudly; his hands on his chest, heaving up and down, surprised by the sudden sickening motion. He snapped up to face a smirking Albus, “Sorry, should have warned you.”

He glared at the graduate student, pushing himself up, huffing loudly and wiping off the dust on his pants, “Come on you two. Stop bickering. Where is the place, Albus?”

I could not help but feel slightly uneasy and concerned at the location Albus apparated us to. The brick alley draped darkness, no light shone down on us; silhouettes of men who rested on the walls, between their fingers were a lightened cigarette.

“Muggles are desperate to die.” Gellert mocked, glancing at the smoking men.

Walking to the entrance of the alley, the only source of light to beam the dark alley. I felt eyes peering onto me as I trailed behind the leading boys; curiosity got the best of me, I glanced behind to meet a couple of eyes. Not realizing I halted to a stop, Albus and Gellert were closer to the light than I was.

And thoughts got the best of me as I shuffled to reach them, grasping the skirt of the dress- raising it so it did not tarnish itself by the unknown substance of liquid which flowed freely on the ground.

Gellert glanced back, sighing slightly; taking large steps towards me, narrowing his eyes to glare at the gawking eyes. Before walking beside me, warning the eyes before gazing at me, “Can’t move those lady legs faster?”

“Well Mister Grindelwald, I used to be a chaser in my Quidditch team if you must note.” He lets out a loud laugh.

The journey out of the alley seemed to progress slowly, but we were finally out of the creepy obscurity. His hands in his pocket, Albus pushed himself from the wall, “What happened?”

“Well, Miss Freteau here have little legs.” I gasped at his joke, slapping his shoulders- to which he laughed at, rubbing the sore spot.

“Alright then, come on- you will love it.” Albus grinned, his eyes darted in every direction; trying his best to spot the desired spot. While we trailed behind him, we observed the lives of Muggles. Well, I was fascinated as it was not a daily feature for me to have such a view. Group of men wore lavish suits, some had long metal canes as they walked around with a light heart.

I could not help but to smile at the sight of a happy family, the toddler laughed as his father bounced him on his leg; as the mother admired her small family. I want to go back. I want to redeem my family name, to erase the tarnished epithet that was once elegant.

“Ow!” My forehead ached painfully as I was slammed onto a presumed hard wall. And I was not surprised to see Gellert blocking my way.

“Watch where you’re going, Freteau.” He smirked.

“Well, why were you in my way? And why did you stop?” I was sure my forehead was red.

“We’re here Aurora.” Albus pointed out, my gaze followed to where he was gesturing at; a small yet famous cart had people circled the vendor. Money in their waving hands, mouth gaped open as their eyes followed every customer who held a stick with a tall standing bundle of pink clouds.

“What’s that?” Although I inquired, Albus glanced at me with a smirk as he crossed the road. I was about to step onto the brick road when an arm elongated itself to halt me. I glared at the limb.

“Make sure the road is clear.” Gellert advised, pulling his hand back when there was no vehicles present.

As soon as we crossed the path, the number of people around the vendor had decreased; kids running away with rose-coloured puffy cotton stuffed in their mouths. Albus turned around, grabbing my arm softly, forming a circle.

“What-“ I was answered when Albus looked around to make sure there were no peering eyes, grabbing his wand and tapping it on his open flat palms. Few Muggle money piled on his hand.

“It’s on me,” Albus winked with a smile, hiding his wand deep in his vest before facing the cart; I peered as he handed the money to the vendor. “Three please.”

The vendor shot a smile, “Of course young man.” He grabbed a stick before swirling the stick; cobwebs of the pink clouds stuck to it. My eyes widened.

“W-what magic...” Chuckling at my words, the vendor looked up with a smile.

Going back to swirling the stick with a pink cloud on it, “It’s no magic young lady.” The irony. The cloud grew immensely, my mouth draped open, shocked at its’ size.

Crafting the clouds with Muggle magic, he handed the stick to Albus- who distributed it out.

Albus stuck his hand out with the stick of pink clouds to Gellert, who eyeballed the item, “Take it.” Hesitating, he finally grasped the stick, examining it suspiciously. I was too, sceptical of the clouds.

“Well, dig in.” Stuffing the flossy cotton-like in his mouth, he moaned in delight; eyes shut as he devoured another large bite.

Gellert beamed at the food, while I parted my lips, hesitating. As soon as it rests on my tongue, it all dissolved- leaving a mark of sweetness. My eyes widened, pushing it away to stare at it, astonished.

“It’s good isn’t it?” Albus inquired, already devoured most of his own. “It’s called ‘Cotton Candy’,” I glanced at the cheerful Albus. “Go on Gellert. Take a bite.”

But the expelled Durmstrang student did not move a limb, unsure of the said-cotton candy. We stared him down as I continued to finish the sweet delicacy. Pressured by our staring he groaned, eyes shut before opening his mouth to take a bite; until I felt a drop of water running down from my head to my cheeks.

Looking up to face the sky- which was now covered with grey clouds, as drops of water showered the civilians. Overlapping of shuffling and running echoed; people shielded themselves from the rain. Shrieks from women who wore luxury dresses. Everyone ran for shelter.

“Come on,” My hands grasped their wrist as I pulled them with me, running under an overhead roof; the metal canopy shielded us from the wet. The pitter-patter of the rain played a muffled melody as it drummed on the metal roof. “Well that was-“

My boisterous laughter caught the attention of the boys, Gellert’s eyebrows furrowed, head tilted in confusion- not comprehending the situation. I glanced at Albus, my hand placed in front of my mouth; in hopes of silencing my loud laugh, he gazed at Gellert- roaring a laugh.

“What?” Gellert’s abrasive demand was sharp but we could not control our laughter, amused at the sight of Gellert’s hair drooping down like a heavy curtain. As if someone had draped a bulky fabric on his head.

Albus pointed to his hair, hands on his knees and choking out all the laughter. Gellert who did not understand what was happening walked to face a glass wall of a shop, eyes widening at the view. Gazing to us, I wheezed, halting my laughter to glance at the entertainment, who broke into a smile. Joining our laughter.

“I-its,” I let out a loud laugh, pacing towards Gellert. “Like those Muggle mops...” Albus lets out a loud cackle at my idea. My fingers separated the hair that covered his forehead, like a curtain. Even though Gellert tried his best to have a stone-cold face, he broke out into another smile. Amused by himself.

After regaining my breath, the street was in silence- the drumming of the drops steadied at a casual pace. An idea came into mind, handing the stick to Albus as I hopped towards the street, the road flooded with water; ripples formed of various sizes, “Aurora!” Exposing myself to the cold water, the drops settled onto my face, like thousands of needles piercing me softly. My heart felt at ease as if no bad could ruin this moment of bliss. I just hoped…

I squinted my eyes to face the boys who were still sheltered under the canopy; Gellert’s cotton candy decreasing in size as he consumes it with a faint smile, while Albus watched me with an encouraging smile. I hopped towards them, hands interlaced behind me with a mischievous smile. Only Gellert seemed to be suspicious of me, pacing back slowly. Albus grinned. That was until I dragged them into the rain with me.

“Aurora!”

“Freteau!”

Although they opposed and tugged their hands, an attempt to escape, they were faced with the shower; I glanced behind me to see Albus enjoying it more than Gellert. As we stood in the middle of the road, I breathed in the misty air. My mind focused on the spell. A faint gasp erupted from Albus, my eyes cracked open to see tiny paper boats floating, drifting with no direction.

An excited shriek echoed, a child ran to stand on the pathway; pointing at the boats, laughing. He squatted down, stretching his arms to grab one. A smile formed on me as I nudged the air, although the current was strong, a boat rowed towards the little boy. Whose smile ran from his ear to the other. More laughing was heard as children followed suit, all amused and eyes filled with riant.

A soft chuckle erupted from Albus, staring at the kids; stars twinkled in his eyes as he looked peaceful. While Gellert ran his hand through his brown hair.

“We should get going…” I suggested and they nodded, we walked as ripples formed from our steps, but I did not see a bulging rock placed on the path. I gasped, eyes shut- ready to fall into the water before a pair of arms caught me. And I was met by Albus and Gellert.

“You should be more careful.” Albus smiled.

“You’re so clumsy, Freteau.” Gellert teased, entering another dark vacant alley.

“My lady, gentleman.” Albus bowed, widening his arms for us to grasp. I let out a chuckle, Gellert smiled before placing his hand into his as I wrapped my arms around Albus’s, nearly see-through, wet sleeves. Like the crack of thunder and the engulfment of the night; we apparated back.

The town was peaceful; only hushed clicks of the stove and our footsteps. I walked between them, fingers interlaced behind me; a soft smile playing on my face. Playing the moments not too long ago, pleased with memorable memories. It has been a long time since I’ve played in the rain. Although we did not mutter any words, we enjoyed the silence; until Albus broke it.

“I’m sorry...” With the random apology, I halted to turn around the face the lowered head boy; he put all his weight on one leg, swinging the other to kick around a random pebble. Afraid to show his face.

“What?” Gellert nonchalantly asked, standing next to him, not sure why he apologized with no context.

“I said something wrong back at Bathilda’s house. I was close-minded and I didn’t listen to your opinions...,” Albus mumbled, looking up to glance at his reaction. “My sister… was attacked by Muggle boys, t-they wanted to see her magic… but s-she…”

The walls of my heart clenched as he slumped, trembling as he tried to converse, choking on his tears; sobbing. Instincts kicked in and I engulfed the crying boy into my arms, his arms wrapped around my body as his tears wet my casual outfit. His head rested on my shoulders; as soon as the first tear broke, the rest followed in an unbroken stream.

His avalanche of sadness erupted, a great sob escaped him; lips trembling as he wiped the wetness from his face occasionally. Every drop mattered, every single one made of different stories and emotions; through his stifling and sniffling he muttered, “I wasn’t there to stop them, and I came back because my m-mother-“

“We can change that.” Gellert suggested softly, his eyes curtained nothing but sympathy and warmth. Albus pulled away to face him with hope.

“Huh?” Albus sniffed

Gellert smiled, his head tilted to stare at the boy, “The day is coming to an end, the sun is setting down; why don’t we continue at the house?” Albus nodded at the suggestion, wiping his tears with his arms.

“I’m sorry about your shirt…” Albus’s cheeks burned red from embarrassment. I chuckled at his red nose.

“You have to stop saying sorry,” I smiled, wiping his tear away. “Let’s go.”

We walked in silence to Aunt Bathilda’s house, fingers interlaced.

With the slam of a parchment paper, Gellert grabbed a quill; dipping it in ink. “The Elder Wand,” he drew a straight vertical line. “The Resurrection Stone,” he added a circle on top of the line. “The Cloak of Invisibility,” he finished, enclosing both the line and circle in confinement of a triangle. “The Deathly Hallows.”

Intrigued, I stared at the drawn picture; gaping at how simple it was, in reality, it was powerful and malignant. Placing the children book, I left on the dining table, onto his study table, Gellert smirked as Albus mumbled, overwhelmed by the amount of information, “Beedle the Bard?”

Flipping the pages, Albus scanned swiftly as his eyes read the text from one side of the page to the other, “…Created by death... Couldn’t the Peverell brothers be powerful wizards and created these items?”

Gellert huffed out air in frustration, regaining his sanity, making sure to be careful of what he would mutter to the nearly sensitive boy, “It doesn’t matter if they crafted The Deathly Hallows, what matters is the ability they can perform.”

My eyes snapped to the persuasive boy, “What will you achieve after owning all three items?” Although he mentioned it to me, it was all blurry and I need confirmation and reassurance.

He smirked at my question, “Immortality and invincibility, Master of Death.”

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GREGORIO,MARIEL

AUTHOBIOGRAPHY Mei Joy Flamiano is the daughter of Melchora Flamiano and Joly Flamiano. She was born on June 2,1991 in the Sitio military, Bahay Toro Quezon City. She started her early education in Toro Hills Elementary education and graduated in Kindergarten as top of her class. She and her family then transferred to their hometown in Idio, Sebaste, Antique to cotinue her studies as well as her sibling Jomel Flamiano. She was a studious student and consistent honor student from grade 1 to grade 6. She is also constant participant in all extra curicular activities, particular in declamation and singing contest. She excelled in math and science and graduated valedictorian of her batch 2003. Her parents decided to let her study in a private school for her secondary education where she learned about leadership. She is still a consistent topnucher of her batch and always grabs the first place year after year. She studied in St. Blaise High School and during that time after grade 4, her mother went to Taiwan to help send them to school. Her grandmother is the one who took care of them during those times. She learned a lot I St. Blaise High School especially about leadership being the ten elected governor of SSG ( Supreme Student Government) she passed the UPCAT for BS fishermen in UP Ilo-ilo. After four years of learning at school, she graduated valedictorian of the batch 2007. Her mother went home for her to continue her tertiary education. She left her grandparents in their hometown and she was very saddened because she was developed close relationship to her grandmother especially. She wanted to be a teacher or an engineer but her parents want her to be a nurse. She then followed her parents dream for her. She tried to enroll in UP Manila but was not accepted due to late enrollment. She enrolled in Our lady of Fatima University which is the top producers of nurses that time. Her mother went back to Taiwan and she was left with her aunt. She pursued her nursing studies even though it was not her first choice. She came to love nursing as she grew in the field. She got a scholarship due to her valedictorian certificate in High School. She was able to maintain her scholarship all throughout 4 years in nursing and even with difficulties in areas like RLE due to her fear and hesitancy to perform nursing procedures, she graduated with latin honor as Magna Cum Laude. Not long after she also passed the nursing board exam, and got the tenth place over all examine in the Philippines.

BIOGRAPHY WORDS My name is Mariel Gregorio and I was born on the 30th of September 30,2001 in Idio, Sebaste, Antique. My parents were Joel Gregorio and Maricel Gregorio, and I have two oldest brother and they are Joemar Gregorio and Brian Gregorio. My teenage life was never been easy, when I was 12 years old I’m with my family we are living in a simple house. With three rooms and every room have it own comfort room, one for my parents and one room for my brothers, I have my own room that makes me comfortable, very colorful room with pink bed and has a blue curtain. I have my closet in the left side and many things like guitar and ukulele. In the left side is my cute table with a flower base planted with my favorite flower witch is sun flower. When I open my window you will see a very wide planting area, planted yellowish rice and it smells like fresh greeny leaves. Perfect room didn’t it ? But when I was 17 years old too I’m feeling sad and angry for myself. Because my mama have a favorite child and guess what it’s my brother Brian his nickname is Yanyan, his skinny, moreno, have a black hair and cute eyes, his hobby is playing basketball, playing guitar he is very sporty person and that’s why I love my brother. He is very supportive to me, but I’m feeling jealous to him. Mama always buying him his a favorite jag and shirt and also his favorite food which is siomai. One day while I’m playing guitar with my friends Jj and Kulot in the sala. I see how my mama pack a lunch for my brother and fix his shirt in his neck and it’s get me jealous. My mama ? She never buy me my favorite shirts, foods and shorts ever. My Mommy do, Mommy is my auntie she is an older sister of my Papa, I love her she making me feel like her own daughter buy buying me my favorite things and by giving me my weekly allowance.I never tell anyone about I’m feeling with my brother except Mommy. She gave me advice like “ Beng don’t get jealous you’re hurting your self your worth of everything so work for that, then one day your mother gonna see your worth” and that words make me a strong and independent woman.

Self-Obituary Melecio “Mileng” Gregorio, age 77, died peacefully on December 26, 2013 in a hospital bed at their hometown Antique, after a courageous battle with different body complications. His passing left his beloved wife Angelina in the care of his 5 grown-up children. Melecio was born on January 6, 1936, and raised in Antique. He focused his life making a living for his 5 children and numerous grandchildren through farming and by serving his townsmen through “Hilot” or massage to treat muscle pain or dislocated joints/bones. Through his skills and passion, he touched many lives and left a legacy not just to his fellow townsmen but for all the people from other cities who sought for his healing. To express condolences, his wake is at their residence in Idio, Sebaste, Antique. Family and friends are also invited to attend a Celebration of Life gathering and burial on January 1, 2014 at Sebaste, Cemetery.

TRAVELOGUE Baguio City, Philippines Baguio City has a low temperature which causes the cold weather. There are deferent kind of crops that can only survive I that kin d of weather like strawberry, lettuce, cabbage, carrots and etc. The livelihood of the people there is wood crafting, paintings, weaving, producing soya products/ jams and growing vegetations. Aside from tourist spots, Baguio also offers zip line, biking and staycation or the family. The first destination that we visited is the strawberry farm. I experience how to pick strawberries and lettuce, it is also a good spot for picture taking. I realize that growing crops like strawberry and lettuce needs delicate care to maintain it’s quality. The second destination that we visited is the Bell House. We entered the abandoned Bell House that has antique furniture and belongings that were left untouched. Some of it is the piano, big mirror and warrior’s armor that has personified notes like “Don’t touch me”, “Don’t sit on me”. There is a graveyard near the Bell House wherein you can bury negative vibes/mindset that you have by reading the noting engraved on the gravestones. The last place that we visited is a place for resting and chilling. The place enables the family to have small talks, get together and reflect. The cold weather help me to unwind take a break from my problems and be free from stressful city life. In addition to my Baguio experience I have learn to be thrifty and be mindful of the things that money should me spent on. It maid me realize that earning money is not a joke, by witnessing how hard it is to work just to earn a living.

Literary Journalism It’s like a crystal glass shattered n pieces A glass that you hold tight but still slipped trough your fingers It’s like an ounce of hope washed away by your tears Where every drop of it, you took years to obtain It’s like feeling the rain after the decades of drought And then suddenly ceases when it touches the ground It’s like a little baby that you cared so much But then leaves you alone when he starts to grow up It’s like a sharp knife that cuts through your vein It cuts deep, bleeds and causes you pain It’s like a beautiful butterfly that made you so happy But you have to let go because she needs to be free.

ISSUE: ABS-CBN’s FRANCHISE RENEWAL The Philippine government moved Monday to end the franchise of the country’s leading broadcast network, the latest push by the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte against media outlets that have been critical of his leadership. The Philippine solicitor general, Jose Calida, lodged a complaint with the country’s highest court, accusing ABS-CBN Corp. and its subsidiary, ABS-CBN Convergence, of violating the operating franchise it was granted by Congress, which is set to expire in March. The move comes despite the fact that the House of Representatives has yet to start deliberating several bills supporting the renewal of the franchise. It was not clear how Mr. Calida’s petition would affect that legislation. “We want to put an end to what we discovered to be highly abusive practice of ABS-CBN benefiting a greedy few at the expense of millions of its loyal subscribers,” Mr. Calida said in a statement announcing the move. “These practices have gone unnoticed or were disregarded for years.” But critics of Mr. Duterte say he is on the warpath against media entities that have questioned his drug war, which has drawn international condemnation. ABS-CBN, along with the Filipino online news site Rappler, have been at the forefront of critical reporting about the antidrug campaign, which has left nearly 6,000 people dead since Mr. Duterte took office in 2016. Mr. Calida said the government will prove that ABS-CBN has been broadcasting for a fee, “which is beyond the scope of its legislative franchise.” He also accused the company of hiding behind what he said was an “elaborately crafted corporate veil” by allowing foreign investors to take part in its ownership. He stressed that ABS-CBN “abused the privilege granted by the state” when it introduced a pay-per-view channel without approval by the government’s telecommunications commission. As he has with ABS-CBN, Mr. Duterte has personally gone after Rappler, arguing that it was partly owned by foreign investors. The attempt to shut down Rappler, however, appears to have fizzled after the news site’s foreign investors transferred their shares to their Filipino partners. The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines assailed the move against the network. “This proves without a doubt that this government is hell bent on using all its powers to shut down the broadcasting network,” the union said. “We must not allow the vindictiveness of one man, no matter how powerful, to run roughshod over the constitutionally guaranteed freedoms of the press and of expression, and the people’s right to know.” Mr. Duterte has had particularly tense relations with the media. He and his aides have attacked The New York Times and The Washington Post, and several court cases are pending against Rappler’s chief executive, Maria Ressa. While the Philippine Constitution specifically calls for the separation of powers between the legislative and executive branches, Mr. Duterte has de facto control over the Senate and the House of Representatives through his allies. If the government does succeed in revoking the network’s franchise, ABS-CBN could still most likely operate in some “legal gray zone,” perhaps over the internet, so this would not likely be a death knell for the company, Mr. Heydarian said. “I don’t see any editorial compromise on the part of the ABS-CBN, which is very reassuring in itself,” Mr. Heydarian said. He said that Mr. Duterte appears to have taken from the playbook of President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia, who has also been accused of curtailing freedom of the press. “There are just elements of Putinism here,” Mr. Heydarian said. “We can see some Putin-like crackdown on the independent media, which was part of the Russian strongman’s strategy of consolidating power.” MY OPINION: I think that this news really affects the entire nation because Filipinos are very much influenced by television networks especially ABS CBN because this is the giant network that governs that current media platform in the Philippines. As you can read on this news, this is very one-sided. They are exposing that the President wanted to close and end the franchise of ABS CN because of their stand on the President’s war against drug. And how they deliberately criticize the government on its plans to implement the law. However, the news doesn’t expose the main reason why the network should be closed. Is there really an abuse of power? Is there really a violation of the right and privileges provided to the network? Does the network really an abusive practice that only benefits the greedy few at the expense of the networks’ loyal subscriber? I guess these issues need to be addressed as well and should give people transparency. Personally, I like ABS-CBN most specifically on the entertainment sector. They really provide outstanding and very entertaining programs that most of the Filipinos really like but I have also observed that in the news reporting

Eyes People are unique individuals. Each on of us has characteristics that are different from one another and those characteristics make us stand out. As people as well, we can describe these characteristics by using our senses. Most of the time we can already imagine and picture out someone from one’s description of his/her qualities. Today I will describe and cousin and will introduce her to you by describing her and her qualities, and her features. Before anything else, I would just like to let you know that she is one of a kind not only because of her looks but most importantly, because of her personality. I like her because she is very passionate in whatever she does. She also inspires others, very independent and very confident in her abilities. There are so much to be told about her but in this article, I would focus more on her features and what really stands out from her facial feature. I will also let your mind wander as I describe her to you so you can picture her out. She has a very cute face, cute in a sense that I always want to squeeze her cheeks. She has a high cheek bone and a very contagious smile. Whenever she smiles, it hides her eyes and she’s just so cute to look at. She has white straight teeth that adds to the beauty of her smile. For me, the most beautiful part of her face are her eyes. They are almond- shaped. You can easily notice her eyes and when you look at her face that is the feature that is eye-catching. She has long eyes. The length from inner canthus to outer canthus is much longer than the average person’s eye. But it enhances her look. It doesn’t look awkward at all. She has big eyes, the one that makes most of the Asians jealous. Asians are known for having small pointed eyes, and therefore most of us wanted to have big eyes because it just looks like extraordinary. Big eyes enhance other facial features as well. Most Asians undergo plastic surgery just to have bigger eyes or use make up just to make eyes bigger. For her, it is a natural. She has mono-lidded eyes. A monolid is an eyelid shape that doesn't have a crease. An eye that does have a crease is known as a double eyelid. Monolids are beautiful and special. And of course, I will never forget about her long thick lashes. Those lashes no longer need to be curled or be enhanced by a mascara. The one that you will always notice even if you’re a bit far. Those lashes make her eyes more expressive. I guess I have given most of the things that I like about her and emphasized my most favorite facial feature of hers. I hope that you were able to picture out her face by my description. Those characteristics make her unique. Everyone of us is unique. We also have our own favorite facial feature and beauty comes in different structure sized and features. What’s most important is that we appreciate and love what we have and also appreciate others as well.

Braver Love is about receiving and giving something on someone. Love can make you strong and weak at the same time, by loving someone is to giving and receiving something. Giving Isn’t easy but it makes you easier when it’s for someone you love, when you fall in love on someone it’s making you brave. Brave of having a commitment, brave on having a responsibility and when you are that kind of brave ? You deserve someone braved too, brave to catch you to hold your hands in front of more people and brave to fight all battles with you, that someone you can talk all of your rants in life. Love is also a truth, being truth of everything that on someone by telling and showing all nothing but a truth. Being in love for me is being safe, being in love is being embrace by a man/woman love, by spoiling her/him your love by giving them your trust and care. For me, love is like a color violet it maybe hurt your eye because it’s too dark but It’s a violet because of how a love shine. Shining by having a very lovable color and a very strong and darker color. Love is like a crystal glass shattered in a pieces, a glass that you hold tight but still slipped through your fingers. It’s like an ounce of hope washed away by your tears where every drop of it, you took years to obtain its like feeling the rain after decades of drought and then suddenly ceases it touches the ground. It’s like little baby that cared too much but then leave you alone when she starts to grow up, that is love.

UNSAFE Unsafe because she didn’t feel the same us before how they love and care for each part of her family. By having a small problems and getting mad for each other. For me isn’t bad for not being part of a family when you can live without them too, I believe that one day all of them will come and asks for your held, come and seek for your help. But now, let them ignore and criticize you, let them compare you to others. Just be true of what you feel, because for now this is their time and tomorrow is yours. Lift yourself up and believe I yourself because if you’re not? Who will, you can’t when they can. Because when the time that you can they can’t and strive for your dreams, because the easier the smallest thing and the biggest is the hardest. Be and do hard today tomorrow will be your easy part of life. But still your family is still your family don’t get mad at them, just let them see how good their daughter is. For now, study hard and it’s for them too. If they never support you, support yourself because you can. Open your wings and fly high but don’t forget on where you going from and now, know you limitations you’re still discovering yourself but this time with your own. Family problem isn’t a hindrance to success your success, because you can if you want.

EVERY DAY In the movie every day it show their on what true love it is. It has been show that a true love is being sacrificing someone you love. It is a movie of a young man who waking up in different bed and body every day and he is getting in love in a girl. Having a situation of a young man is a hard situation, first he don’t know how to explain his situation. Could you explain how you waking up in the morning in different body, personality and gender ? But slowly he explain how he was born in this world and he slowly in love in the girl too. To the point that he need to become a gay just to stalk and just to talk to the girl that he feeling in love with. In the middle of the movie the girl is slowly getting in love of him too, the girl being curious of a man personality. she always do searching a man’s account and seeing a different pictures but the same spirit. She don’t know what’s her love will be tomorrow, if a girl or a boy or maybe a lesbian and boyish. But still she felt in love of that personality, that spirit who woke up in different body every day. But spirit on his own he know that he is a boy, who needs a girl to love and understand him. But the sense of why his waking up in the different body is to solve a problem that a body’s his waking up with every day. He solved a life of a lady that have a suicidal thought, he also waking up in his girlfriend body and making a conversation to his girlfriend father. That movie really touch my heart because in the end a spirit of a man is need to go in the U.S just to have his love girlfriend free and for her to be found what’s really he is. His girlfriend let him to go and to let herself to have a the same man every day. It’s a beautiful story of love, a story of sacrificing someone you love.

BIG GIRL Throughout my 18 years of existence in this world I’ve learned many things on my own self and experiences. But one thing really hit me hard and I really learned as I grow up is how to become independent standing on my own is my greatest achievements in my life. Not because I am independent I don’t sick help from my parents or eldest. It’s just that I don’t easily seek help for my small problems or small things. I learned not to be so independent on my parents if I know that I could do things on my own. When I entered grade XII I have to live with my auntie, she is the oldest sister of my father so I have to leave my hometown Idio, Sebaste, Antique just to seek more opportunity here on the City of Imus. That day I knew that I have to live my life not being used to have my parents by my side. At first I really made a big adjustment not just on my surroundings but also waking up everyday I can’t longer see my parents early in the morning helping me do my stuffs as I will go to school. I do really appreciate my mama and papa but I want to stand in my own too, I want to discover new things without them because I believe in the saying “There is no permanent in the world except changes’’. So I need to stand in my own without them and live a life without them too

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Not Your Mama’s Hallmark Christmas Part 3

You can find Part 1 here and Part 2 here or read it all on Ao3 here

Katniss tends to be cynical about materialism, love, and marriage. Her friends have replaced the family she lost. So when Peeta needs help, her friends don’t need more than a strong arm to convince her. Katniss finds herself having a very different Christmas this year with the Mellark family, posing as Peeta’s girlfriend. What will change when this starts to look like a strange Hallmark movie?

Thank you to the amazing @javistg being my beta and encouraging. Thank you @peetabreadgirl for giving me some of the ideas for these cute scenes that bring K & P closer. @everlarkingjoshifer made this banner for me. Isn’t it lovely?

Madge is unbelievable. The girl has connections and she knows how to get things done. Almost everyday after my work at the lab, I’m busy with something to prepare for the trip.

Madge and I are getting our nails done at a salon she frequents. I never do this kind of thing. I kept my nails shorter, square, and a dark red color, seasonal, but edgy enough to be myself. I’m pretending to be a wealthier version on myself I reason.

Madge is getting her baby pink French Tip frost with iridescence and sparkles. She couldn’t be happier that I begrudgingly accompanied her. I try to enjoy her company while she continues with her mission to prepare me.

“I peppered in compliments about you while I was on the phone with Aunt Loretta, but you know how she is,” Madge admits with a grimace.

I roll my eyes. I do know how she is.

Mrs. Mellark was full of backhanded compliments and condescension when she met Gale. My best friend is a tall, dark, and handsome engineer with intense gray eyes, that could win over any woman.

Madge’s Aunt being the exception.

“When I mentioned that I met Gale through you, it all went downhill.” She rolls her eyes. I’m not surprised.

“Maybe I should have started with how much you make in the lab working for pharmaceutical companies.” Madge winks.

I huff.

I don’t how to handle someone so superficial.

Money was hard to come by growing up. The only reason I had the opportunity to attend college was the archery scholarship I received.

It was extremely lucky that my favorite professor, Dr. Beetee. Took an interest in me and explained that with my major, Biochemistry in Pharmaceutical Sciences, I was eligible for the program that enables undergraduate students to begin taking graduate courses in their senior year.

I received a Master of Science degree within a year of finishing my undergraduate degree.

Dr. Beetee helped me find a job with his connections, I was hired right out of college. With his encouragement, I’ve been taking a few night classes in pursuit of my doctorate.

My paygrade allows me to afford a good chunk of my sister’s college bills as she studies to become a pediatrician, while I continue to live with a roommate and a tight budget.

I guess Mrs. Mellark would like to know what I make and not where it goes.

Madge wrote out an itinerary based on what she knows after talking to her aunt, with what outfit to wear, the right shoes, makeup for each outfit, diagrams, and tips for what might happen.

The shopping she’s done for me is a welcome relief. She knows me so well. What I like, what I look good in, what fits, and most importantly, how much I hate shopping.

Peeta and I are heading out of town in his black SUV –I always refer to it as his secret service vehicle. Snow is lightly dusting our scenery on the open road.

It’s a 3 hour drive to Merchant, Peeta’s ritzy gated community hometown. Politicians, socialites, anyone with money, even a famous eccentric musician are all known to live in that area.

A 30 minute drive from there is the suburban town Madge, Gale, and I grew up in. Gale and I grew up on the poorer side of town. Madge growing up as the mayor’s daughter (and now senator elect) obviously being the nicest part of our area.

The first hour of our drive is filled with our usual banter and laughter. I’m genuinely relieved that this weird week will be with Peeta, he’s a blast.

We take turns playing new music we’ve found, and fall into our usual discussions, sharing thoughts on certain lyrics or a particular soul-stirring melody.

Peeta gets a thoughtful look on his face before he speaks. “Okay, this may seem weird to discuss, but I’m going to surprise you in the moment, when no one is looking. I don’t think our first kiss should be in front of everyone. It’s going to look forced and awkward.”

I quirk an eyebrow at him. “OUR. First. Kiss?” I lock eyes with him, but keep a teasing look on my face.

He raises his eyebrows realizing what he just said, remembering, his cheeks turn rosy.

“You were my first kiss,” I whisper, just barely loud enough for him to hear. Cherishing the memory.

I bite my lip in thought. Quick dart my eyes to Peeta as I catch him licking his lips, then snap my gaze back on the road.

“Really?” He seems surprised, but I can hear a smile and, is that pride, in his tone?

“Mhmm.” I feel 16 again and I’m floating, my skin tingles. I know I’m blushing so I just stare down at my boots.

After a few moments of thoughtful silence, I blurt out. “Our kisses couldn’t ever be forced or awkward, Peeta.” I leave that for him to chew in as I crank up some “Hipster Holidays Radio” on Pandora.

After all the stories Madge and Peeta have told me of the infamous Mrs. Loretta Mellark, I wasn’t expecting someone so beautiful, and well, perfect. Everything about her was “just so,” which, maybe I should have guessed, knowing how “just so” Madge is.

She’s dressed in classically styled name brand clothes, makeup that complements her icy blue eyes and lighter skin tone, elegantly styled updo, highlighted blond hair, nothing is out of place or inexpensive.

Loretta is the most beautiful middle aged woman I’ve ever seen. Her pores seep elegance.

An air of pretension and anxiety follows her everywhere.

Honestly, this explains some things.

“Mom, this is my girlfriend, Katniss. I told you she was coming. She grew up with Madge, remember?” Peeta introduces me, rushed and nervous.

With a weak smile, I offer my hand in greeting. Trying to relax my own nerves.

“It’s very nice to meet you, thank you for having me,” I tell Peeta’s mother.

Loretta purses her lips and looks me over, eyes narrow, ignoring my extended hand.

I stuff my hands into the pockets of my worn jeans, which I realize she’s judging right now.

“What an interesting name. Very Haight-Ashbury.”

I look at Peeta and we’re both trying to hide our amusement.

“Thanks?” I reply trying to keep a neutral expression.

“If my dear niece is fond of you, I’m sure you’ll find your place here. Peeta, can you show her to one of the upper guest rooms? We won’t have any cohabitation in my house, especially among so many family members, you understand?”

Peeta nods.

I try to hide my sigh of relief.

That is until I find that I’m being put in a room so far from the rest of the family.

Message received. My place here is not with the rest of the family. I can tell by Peeta’s grimace he’s also caught onto his mother’s condescending implication.

“It’s okay, Peeta, I do like having a place to escape, so I don’t know if I really mind at all.”

“Yeah, but it’s just rude. You’re my girlfriend.” He clears his throat. “I mean, she shouldn’t treat you that way, and it’s disrespectful to both of us,” he says with frustration.

I put my hand on his shoulder. “It’s okay, Peeta, let’s just get through this as smoothly as possible. We don’t play her games. We have our own antics,” I say with a smile and a wink.

He rolls his eyes and I know he’s thinking of the reference “antics.”

One year, Peeta stress baked enough Christmas cookies to open his own bakery. When I came over to his apartment to set up for movie night, we came up with the idea of having a cookie eating contest.

We got right to frosting in preparation for our Christmas party.

Later on, Jo and Finnick walked in to find 12 dozen frosted cookies and Peeta chasing me with a spatula, laughing with frosting all over his face, mine being equally frosted.

Johanna and Finnick went into a long list of our games we come up with, the chasing and teasing, referencing them as “antics.” It became a recurring joke Jo and Finnick go back to in reference to the competitions we come up with, or playful things we do together.

“Always with the antics” became a recurring joke.

“Ugh, now I really want some cookies!” I groan.

Peeta lights up at the reference, and chuckles to himself. “I know where to find some!” He takes my hand and leads me out of the secluded guest room.

I don’t really know what kind of awkwardness would have come from sharing a room with Peeta, so I put it out of my mind.

“Did your mom call my parents hippies?” I remind him.

Our eyes meet and we laugh.

“Pretty much.”

Peeta leads me to the kitchen. “You are kind of a flower child, yourself.” He pokes at my side.

I squirm and scowl at him.

As we eat frosted Christmas sugar cookies from Mellark’s bakery, Peeta brings up ways we should look and act like a couple. “We have to believable, right?”

“Yeah?” I roll my eyes.

“Let’s go over ‘couply things’ we should do,” Peeta suggests, always the project manager.

“Like hand-holding?” I deadpan, because this seems kind of silly. We’re adults. We’ve been in plenty of relationships. I do see his point, it is hard to think of Peeta as more than a friend.

Well, was, until Joanna opened that can of worms.

He reaches for my hand and nods.

I slowly grasp his large palm and interlace our fingers, ignoring the tingle that spreads with our touch.

“Or I’ll put my arm around you.” Peeta demonstrates and I try to relax in his embrace. My nerves are a little on edge.

“Loving gestures.” His arm travels down and he rubs my back affectionately.

Then he pulls on the end of my braid to turn me toward him.

Peeta stares into my eyes and smooths a strand of my hair behind my ear carefully.

I crinkle my nose.

He laughs.

Peeta kisses my nose.

I gasp, startled.

Then we both laugh.

He pulls me into a hug as we laugh, for no reason in particular. His face snuggles down in the crook of my neck.

I feel so…

We hear footsteps behind us and in walks William Mellark, beaming at the couple he’s found in the kitchen.

I push away with one hand on Peeta’s chest and look up at him for what to do.

His arms remains wrapped around me.

I’m momentarily distracted by the feel of his muscular solid chest under my fingertips.

Peeta’s attention is on the family patriarch. “Hey Dad! This is Katniss, my girlfriend,” he introduces me.

I try not to notice the huskiness Peeta’s voice took on when the said girlfriend, or the proud smile he gave.

It almost hurts to have to lie to his dad like that. I swallow my feelings.

As Peeta releases me from his embrace, I step forward.

“Nice to meet you, Mr. Mellark!” I say, hoping to school my nerves.

With familiar Mellark deep blue eyes, I’m greeted with a smile. Peeta’s dad has prominent laugh lines and the wrinkles around his eyes seem to be from happiness. His blonde hair is cut short with gray sprinkled around his temples, but I’m sure it was exactly like Peeta’s in his youth.

He’s very handsome.

I know where Peeta gets his looks.

“It’s Will to you, please? Make yourself at home here, Katniss!”

I greet him with a handshake. “Thank you, Will!”

The first night, the Mellarks have planned a couples’ ice skating event in town. We meet up with Peeta’s brothers and their wives.

Dane Mellark is a lawyer and it shows with the way he carries himself, seems cold and serious.

His wife, Clara, is also blond; beautiful, perfectly manicured, and dressed like Princess Kate. I’m sure she’s everything his mother wanted in a daughter-in-law.

We make polite conversation, what I do, how we met, how Dane and Clara met. Clara’s favorite topic being their children.

I can’t shake the feeling that I don’t really belong.

Rye Mellark and his wife arrive a little later. The Middle Mellark son greets me with a warm hug and whispers, “try not to melt the ice there” with a wink.

Is he flirting with me?

Then, he pulls Peeta in a headlock and, mutters something that makes Peeta blush.

I don’t have time to wonder what kind of woman married him when a dark red haired bombshell smacks Rye’s arm. “Knock it off Ryen!”

Rye releases Peeta with a huff.

“I’m Lila, it’s nice to meet you, Katniss.” Lila pulls me into a side hug, she smells like an expensive perfume.

She’s clearly used to this kind of lifestyle, but from talking to her she’s approachable, and genuine.

The first time I make Rye and Lila laugh Peeta and I lock eyes. The look of pride and something else I’m not familiar with flashes in his eyes. I’m much more comfortable around them after that.

It’s a relief.

Rye makes a big show of his backwards skating abilities. He’s dressed in a black Red Wings starter jacket and hockey skates.

Lila makes a few jokes at her husband’s expense.

“Why the Red Wings didn’t want him…”

And something about How he dressed in,costume. She’s funny, and clearly Rye thinks so too.

He laughs along and his eyes twinkle with love for his wife.

There’s that feeling again.

What is it with me lately? I’m noticing that ‘love’ look everywhere.

I blame Gale.

The outdoor rink is beautiful, with lights, greenery and holly. It even smells of evergreen.

In the center, is a decorated 30 foot tree looking magical, the music playing makes my ears buzz with nostalgia.

I tighten my hand in Peeta’s unconsciously and feel the buzz travel from my ears to my whole body as I listen.

Taking in the scene as we make our first loop around on the glassy ice rink, I can’t help but sigh in contentment.

“I feel like a kid again!” I smile up at Peeta.

He squeezes my hand and smiles back in reply.

I briefly think of Madge saying “you have a calming effect on Peeta.” I wonder if he has the same effect on me, and if this feeling, similar to holiday cheer, has something to do with the man next to me.

As if he’s reading my thoughts, Peeta draws me into his arms. I’m met with his deep blue eyes and the reflection of lights dancing around us before Peeta plants a chaste kiss on my lips.

My heart is beating faster, and I can’t keep the stupid grin off my face.

The tingling sensation on my lips lingers.

I force myself to focus on one thought,

“This is fun. We’re having fun. Don’t over think.”

I glance behind Peeta and realize his brothers and parents were watching us.

Smiles and whispers are shared among them.

Oh right, this is for appearances.

I grin back at Peeta, as if to say “It’s working.”

A confusing tightness lingers in my gut.

I refuse to let my thoughts wander and analyze. Or think about my body’s reaction to the kiss.

The first thing Peeta says to me once we arrive back at his parents’ house is “Hey, you know what we need? Hot Cocoa!”

We walk with his arms wrapped around me, as if we are really a couple.

It really felt like a first date and it was, well, wonderful.

Peeta hands me a fresh cup of cocoa and I take my seat at the breakfast nook while he prepares his own cup.

On the wall are cute pictures of the Mellark boys in various stages of life.

It’s funny to see Peeta as a chubby little grade-schooler, same friendly smirk, same bright blue eyes.

I try to think if I remember him like that at Madge’s birthday parties. I just wasn’t paying enough attention then. Maybe I do remember that sweet face, playing tag in Madge’s back yard.

I turn and collide with Peeta’s very full cup of steaming Hot Cocoa. It pours all down his shirt.

Peeta hisses. He sets his cup down, and whips his shirt off to rid himself of the scalding liquid.

I quickly reach for a napkin and attempt to dry his lap.

He has light red marks from the cocoa, but I can’t ignore his chiseled and muscular chest.

Wow. Just. Wow.

My movements still as we make eye contact.

My chest feels heavy, the air feels thick.

My whole body is very aware of this growing attraction.

Or recurring attraction?

This is HOT.

“What?” Peeta says, amusement on his face.

I must have said that out loud.

I try to shake away the magnetism he has.

Then I realize my hand is still in his lap, lingering precariously. Was I just rubbing his… lap?

I pull back, taking a sip of my cocoa to hide my reaction. “The cocoa is hot,” I blurt out in an attempt to recover. Looking anywhere but at Peeta.

We quietly finish our hot chocolate.

“Well, I think I’m ready to head to my room. I had a lot fun, Peeta, thank you,” I say.

Peeta catches my hand and pulls me in a warm hug.

My hands go around his back.

His bare muscular back.

He’s still shirtless.

I resist the urge to moan.

My whole body heats up again.

“Thank you for doing this, Katniss,” Peeta whispers.

I feel his warm breath and the brush of his lips on my neck.

I pull away and nod, mumbling some sort of affirmation.

I head up to my room before I do something stupid like shove him into the wall and kiss him senseless without the pretense of appearances.

That night, I dream of a shirtless Peeta, moaning and grunting as I stroke…

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lovemesomesurveys · 6 years

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Have you ever thought of a relationship as more of a job than love? No, but if a relationship ever feels that way then it’s time to reevaluate the relationship. Have you ever been caught right in the middle of a rain storm outside? Yeah. One example was this one time where my mom, my friend, my aunt, and I went to this outdoor food festival and it just started pouring rain and we were caught right out in the middle of it. Literally. It took awhile to get out of the festival area for one thing and we were parked quite a ways away, too. We were completely drenched by the time we got to the car. Have you got any cousins with interesting or embarrassing names? Two of my cousins have interesting names. Ones you don’t hear everyday. What is one food you could eat for a month, straight, and not get sick of? I don’t know if there’s any such food. No matter how much I like something, I will tire of it if I have it too much. Sometimes I go through food obsessions and have it a bunch and then I get tired of it and have to take a long break.

When was the last time you watched a complete hour of the news? I don’t recall. It’s been awhile.

Have you ever spray painted something about your love somewhere? No. When was the last time you visited the park? Who did you go with? Last September for a friend’s party. Are you one of those people who like to eat at restaurants a lot? I like to get takeout a lot and eat at home. Have you ever been out on the ocean in a rather small boat? Nooo. That sounds terrifying. When was the last time you went swimming? Who did you go with, if anyone? It was a few years ago. I went with a friend, her boyfriend at the time, his sister, and one of his friends. Do you like going to the beach, or do you not really care to go? I love the beach. It’s the only place I’ll spend a pretty decent amount of time outside. I just get lost in watching the ocean waves and listening to them crash into the shore. What are your parents names? Are you named after either of them? Yolanda and Jon. Nope. What was the last thing you bought at a store? When did you buy this? Food. What is one odd thing about the opposite sex you find to be attractive? Men’s hands can be quite attractive. Like when you see the veins and stuff. Or like in their neck, too. What noises in the room you’re in, do you hear at the moment? I’m watching a YouTube video so I hear that. And the wall clock in my room. Do you know a lot of things about the opposite sex’s body parts? I guess? Never really thought about it. I know about basic anatomy… <<<<< Yeah, I don’t know how else to answer this. What color is the kitchen in the house you’re in, painted? White. Do you live in a town where basically everyone knows everyone else? No. When was the last time you or someone else in your family bought a vehicle? A couple years ago. Are your grandparents the kind who are very protective of you? Yes. Have you ever, or do you live on a farm at this moment in time? No. When was the last time you had any kind of chips? What kind were they? A couple days ago I had Ruffles with ranch dip. Are you one of those people who can’t help but download everything they find? No. I didn’t realize there were people like that. <<<< That’s what I was thinking. Like they just download any ol thing? How many things in the past have you bought off Ebay? What things? A few things, I don’t know how many exactly. Are you or the people you live with pack rats? Or are they tidy? A little unorganized. The main problem is just that we have outgrown this house long ago. We’re 4 adults in a 2 bedroom house, so. What are three things to you that are really worth the wait in life? I don’t know. Is there any sound everyone else finds weird, yet you find nice? At first I couldn’t think of anything, but then I’m like, oh yeah I watch ASMR and for people who don’t experience ASMR or understand it, it’s considered weird. Were you always one of those kids who got in trouble with everyone around? No. When was the last time you took a nap? Did it relax you any? A few days ago. Naps never help me feel refreshed, but I take ‘em anyway cause sleep often wins.

Honestly, do you see yourself as a slut? No.

Is there a secret you’ve never told your parents? Yeah.

What’s the hardest thing you’ve ever been through?: I’ve experienced a few hardships throughout my life.

Have you ever had your heartbroken?: Yes.

Do you think Enrique Iglesias is sexy? :P: No.

Can you text quickly?: I type faster on a computer than I do when I text on my phone.

Do you like fast food or does it disgust you?: I like it.

Which singer’s vocals would you love to steal?: Demi Lovato or Ariana Grande.

What’s your favourite shop?: Amazon. <<< Saaame.

Have you got a hairdresser that you can trust?: Yeah. I’ve been seeing the same one for 3 years. She gets the right red hair color that I like.

Are you a deep or light sleeper?: Light.

Do you wear a lot of make up?: No. I rarely wear makeup anymore.

Do you get nervous before exams? Yes, I always did. It was pretty bad.

Does the weather influence your mood?: When it’s hot like it is right now, yes. It makes me even more irritable and moody and miserable. I’m dying.

Who was the last person you kissed?: My pup.

What’s your favourite alcoholic drink?: None.

Do you watch Big Brother?: I watched the most recent season of Celebrity Big Brother.

Do you like the smell of BBQs?: Yes.

Do you crash on people’s sofas often?: Nope.

Have you left school or not?: I graduated in 2015.

Can you keep a secret?: Yes.

Have you ever been trapped in a fire?: No. Omg just thinking of that is terrifying.

Do wasps scare you?: Yes.

Have you ever had to spend the night at a hospital? Yeah, a few times. I’ve spent months in the hospital.

Are you currently trying to get over someone? No.

Have you ever dated someone with longer hair than yours? No.

Have you ever bought clothing online? Yeah, lots of times. That’s how I do most of my shopping now, honestly.

Have you ever worn flip flops in the snow? I don’t wear flip flops ever.

Do you wear Roxy, Billabong, or Volcom? I used to.

How old were you when you met your first love? Well, like I’ve said before I’m not so sure I was actually in love with who I thought I was, but anyway for the person I thought I was in love with I was 22.

Are you big on partying? Nope.

In December, were you single or taken? Single. What is the last thing a boy gave you? My dad bought me Mcdonald’s yesterday. ha. Are you listening to music right now? No. Last time you saw fireworks? With who? Last year on 4th of July. Anything hurting? I just took my pain med and it’s helping. Were you happy when you woke up today? I don’t wake up happy. Or feeling much of anything but tired. I need time to wake up. What mood are you in right now? I’m hungry. I had oatmeal earlier, but I don’t feel like I ate anything. My bro is bringing home Wingstop when he gets off work soon; though, so yay. Who was the last person you rode in a car with that was under 21? My brother. Are you mad at anyone right now? No. What are you currently hearing right now? The YouTube video I’m watching. Are you confused? I mean about some things, yeah. How much clothes do you have in your closet? A lot. Are you good at hiding your emotions? Most of the time. Not as good as I used to be. Who is the last person you talked to on the phone? The doctor’s office. I had to reschedule that MRI that I’m dreading. I wish I could cancel it. Do you regret anything from your past? Yes. Last argument? *shrug* Favorite month(s)? October and December. Have you ever regretted letting someone go? No. Have you ever broken someone’s heart? That’s what he said. Did you speak to your father today? Not yet. He goes to work early before I wake up. How many months until your birthday? Soon to be a month. Have you ever hugged a complete stranger? I think I have.

How long has it been since you last liked somebody? Like a year. Who was the last person to compliment you? I don’t know. I be looking like a hot mess all the time, so. Do you often use the term “slut”? I never use it. Do you regret anything you’ve done in the past 24 hours? No. Would you ever have a threesome with your friend and their bf/gf? No. Or with anyone. Who would you really like to become better friends with? Like I say in every survey, it would be nice to reconnect with Ty. Could you go the rest of your life without smoking a cigarette? Yeah. I have so far. Do you personally know anybody who has more than five tattoos? Yeah. Name something you dislike about the day you’re having? I’m just like really hungry for some reason and time is going slow. I’m waiting for my brother to get off work. Do you believe there’s always room in your heart for your first love? I think so. Have you ever worn the opposite sex’s underwear? No. Have you ever kissed in a pool? No. Have you ever lied to protect someone’s feelings? Yes. Is there anybody you’re really disappointed in right now? Myself. When is the last time you took a nap? The other day. Would you date/hook up with your brother’s best friend? I don’t know my older brother’s friends and I wouldn’t date my 18 year old brother’s friends. Have you ever kissed just a friend? Yeah. What was the last graduation you attended? My cousin’s last June. Do you owe anyone money? No. Do you know anyone who’s done ecstasy? Possibly. Who gives the best hugs? Joseph did. Who is the last person you had a face to face conversation with? My mom. How much sleep did you get last night? 7 hours. Where are your parents? Work. Do you ever wonder what your ex or most recent “thing” is up to? Sometimes. Are you single or taken? Single. Would you rather get 1, 12 or 24 roses? 1. How big is your bed? Full. Do you like anyone? Not in the romantic sense. Favorite flower? Yellow roses. If you could go to any place right now where would you go? Somewhere cold. Do you regret anything? Yes.

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feldintobed · 3 years

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Finally ever after. part 1

11/2/2020

I am getting ready for Hunting season. Packing my cloths and gear for a long couple of weeks up north. I go thru my packing list. Bras, panties, long underwear, camouflage cloths, hats, boots gloves. Everything I could possibly need for a hunting trip in the woods. I make sure I put a vibrator in the bottom of my bag. The nights can get long . Grab a couple magazine's too. Make sure everything is off in the apartment. Its time to hit the road to some family land about an hour or 2 north. I turn the music up in my old pickup and back out of my parking spot at the apartments. I am jamming to my favorite 90s early 2000s music. Singing at the top of my lungs. Jamming and having a blast. Looking forward to seeing family. Cousins, aunts and uncles..Its such a fun time. There is always someone I hope to see. Cory. He grew up next door to me and we have been friends forever. FRIENDS WITH BENIFITS when we see eachother. He moved out of state a couple years ago to go work in the oil fields. He is hardly ever home and single. He has been my older brothers best friend since we were kids. So he has always been invited to go with us hunting.

I need to get gas, so i stop at my usual gas station and who is there? Uncle Donny and my cousins Casey and Jenna. We chit chat for a bit. Uncle Donny is the one that owns the property and have built a HUGE log home with many rooms and amenities in it, including a Sauna, Hot tub, an outdoor pool. Huge bath house especially for hunting weekends. He wont let me pay for my gas and give me a kiss on the cheek and said "see you soon sweetheart. "

I still ran in to grab a couple snacks for the rest of my trip and go pee. I also grabbed a box of rubbers, just in case Cory was gonna be there. I jump back in my truck and turn the key and the music is just blaring. I head back on the road and my mind starts to wander. I think about years past, the deer we have harvested. Then Cory. His sandy blond curly hair and thick neck from all the years of wrestling. His dusty blue eyes. Crooked smile.His rock hard abbs and his butt. He always wears those tight jeans and cowboy boots with his tshirts. We have hung out since we were kids. When we got to be in High School. He started coming over to see me, more than my brother Matt. We never officially dated but hung out alot. Watched movies and stuff. He was worse than Matt when it came to me dating other boys. He ran them off pretty quick. Shortly after i Graduated High school we hooked up regularly for a little while but never told anyone. We grew apart with time but have always enjoyed spending time together when he's around. He was on the wrestling team in college. So we would see eachother from time to time when his team wrestled my teams. He always made sure he stayed the weekend with me in my dorm. The last couple years those weekends were very hot and heavy. Thankfully roommates were never an issue, they knew when Cory was coming. I kept day dreaming about those times we had in my dorm room.

I hear my phone buzz. Its a text from Cory

" Cant wait to see ya. Wanna bunk together?"

My heart starts to race. I pull over so I can respond to his text. What do I say? How do i not sound to egar?

" Cant wait to see you too. Think we can pull it off again? " The last few years we have managed to find an excuse to room together. No one has any idea we actually hook up.

I see my turn up ahead. I am about 3 minutes away from the cabin. I can feel my pussy getting wet with excitement. The driveway is long and bumpy, my tits are bouncing all over the place. I pull into my normal parking area and am greeted by Kids, and dogs. I grab my gear and realize I am the last one there. No rooms left. Darn ;)

Uncle Donny shouts " how about you bunk with Cory again? you 2 seem to get along alright"

" Alright, what room this year?"

"He's in the room at the end of the hall upstairs on the right. " My heart skiped a beat thinking, do they know because that room is a suite. It has its own bathroom, shower and even its own little walk out deck. Usually saved for Aunts and Uncles.

I wanted to get settled in before scouting out the woods. I drag al my gear up to my room. Hoping Cory will be there since he didnt greet me when I pulled in. He must be out in the woods with Matt and the other guys. So i take the moment to unpack and get cleaned up.

I turn the shower on to warm up, and get undressed. As I am getting my hair wet, I hear the door to the room open. Is it Cory?

" Honey, dinner will be ready in 15 minutes" Aunt Lori said.

" Okay, ill be right down" I said back. I rub my pussy a little to feel how wet I am. I finish my shower quick and come out of the bathroom to get dressed. I grab an old college shirt and some Jeans. Get dressed and then I notice it. There is a single red rose on the bed with a note addressed to me.

I sit on the bed and open the card.

"Babe, I cant stop thinking about you. You have been the best thing in my life since we were kids. Moving away from you was the hardest thing I have ever had to do. I think about you often. Can we talk tonight after dinner? -c" I wonder if Aunt Lori saw this. I pick up the rose and smell it, they are my favorite flower.

I head downstairs and my brother Matt, Cory and the older boy cousins are all at the huge dining table eating. I get my food and sit across from Matt and Cory. Matt is asking me about work and my drive, and my truck. Cory adds to the convo by talking about work.

I feel a foot touch my leg and look at Matt and he is shoving food in his face like he hasnt eaten in a week. Cory has a small half smile on his face. I start to blush and keep eating. The foot continues to rub my leg for the rest of dinner.

Uncle Donny is already outside with a huge fire going. Aunt Lori and Kassie are doing dishes. I offer to help, but am quickly shooed out of the Kitchen. I head outside to see Uncle Donny has added a full Bar to his Patio area and head over to grab a beer. I say hello to the rest of the family and sit down on one of the benches by the fire. My hair is still wet from my shower so i am starting to get cold. Cory comes over with a blanket and wraps us both up in it. We both gaze into the fire. Talk about old times. After a while, the younger kids and their moms head in, to tuck them in for the night. The guys start talking about the plan for tomorrow, scouting out deer stands, cleaning brush and getting ready for opener.

I feel Corys warm hand on my leg. " Will you go for a walk with me?" to which i agreed. We both found an excuse to sneak away. I find him in our usual spot, under the biggest Oak tree on the land. This time was different. He grabbed me by the hand and we walked slowly down a freshly mowed trail. Towards the creek.

The stars were beautiful between the trees. We make small talk, catching up. I notice light in the distance by the creek. What is going on? is what i am thinking.

I stop and say. "Looks like someone else is out here already, we dont wanna get caught now."

"Babe, no one is out here, I promise." we continue walking hand in hand to the creek, where there are candles all over, hanging from trees, on the ground, on logs with a blanket in the middle with my favorite beer in it.

He guides me to sit down on the blanket so i do. Thinking this is just a sweet way to get some alone time without getting caught.

"Did you get my note?" he asked.

"Yeah, what on earth is going on?" as i give him a brotherly punch on the shoulder. I grab a beer and crack it open.

" I dont know if I can be just friends with you anymore, Jo. We are perfect for eachother. You have been my best friend since we were 5. I want to take our relationship more seriously. I want you to be my 1 and only girl. "

Cory and I have had alot of our Firsts together. First Kiss, First Date. We even lost our virginity to eachother my Junior year in Highschool after Homecoming.

" Cory, I dont know what to say. I have always loved you, you are my best friend too. What are you asking me?"

" I wanna marry ya some day Jo. You are the girl for me. No other girls has ever measured up to you. I want you, forever. " Cory leans in to Kiss me. I lean in to Kiss him back. I stop a second and say " yes Cory, I will be your one and only girl."

As we are kissing I find myself leaning back with Cory next to me. I feel his strong hand slide up my shirt in the back and unhook my bra. Our tongues are dancing with each other. I reach out and grab around him and squeeze his super sexy ass. He moves to kissing my neck. His hands moving to my breasts. Squeezing my D cup tits.

I move my hand to the front and feel the bulge in his pants, and squeeze. He groaned a little with pleasure. We take each others shirts off and my bare breasts are exposed and Nipples getting hard. " Jo, you are so beautiful." as he lightly touched my cheek and runs his hand down to my breasts and around my nipples. Rolling them between his thumb and fingers. We start to kiss passionately again. I roll Cory on his back and straddle him. I can see a silly grin on his face as he watches my tits bounce up and down as i am grinding on his crotch.

I slowly reach down and unbuckle his belt, and undo his tight Jeans. I take a moment to enjoy the view of his rock hard pecks and abbs, and rub my hands down his chest and stomach feeling every chiselled muscle. I slid my hand over his crotch area again pulling his pants down, and his fully erect cock pops out at me. I bounce with excitement. I quickly take my own jeans off and lay down next to him again. We kiss some more, touching eachothers bodys, getting to know them again. My hand finds his cock and I start to squeeze. Moving my hand up and down his hard shaft. His hand slides between my legs and plays with the lips of my pussy. I Grab his hand and direct it to THE spot. He grins and continues to rub my clit as i press in on him and stroke his very large dick.

We continue to make out and he lays me on my back and pushed my legs apart a little bit. Climbs on top of me. I can feel his cock near my pussy. He guides it in my wet pussy. We both feel it. We are connected again. Just like old times. We both start to thrust our hips, his cock is so big, it hurts a little, but the good pain. He moves it in and out, over and over. He leans down to kiss me. We passionately make love. I mange to get on top of him, to ride his cock like a cowgirl. I bounce up and down on his shaft. I can tell he is enjoying the show of my Tits bouncing and the feeling of my pussy sliding over his shaft. I go faster and harder. Cory is making the face. The one where he is about to blow his load.

I hop off and tell him to cum on my tits. So he finishes off with a HUGE load all over my breasts.

We take a moment to lay back and look at the stars.

" How did you pull off setting this up Cory?"

" Do you really wan a know babe?

"Yeah, I thought you and Matt were scouting out deer stands" Cory gets a big grin on his face.

"Matt helped me set it all up. He knows about us, and has for years. Your Aunt Lori does too. I asked her to set us up with the Suite we got and she is the one that put note and rose on the bed for me.

" Who else knows? I am so surprised Cory. This is so amazing. How are we gonna tell everyone?"

"Babe, they have all known for years that we liked eachother and suspected we hooked up occasionally. We sneak off together, we share a room, a deer stand even sometimes. We both have those I got laid faces too." We start to get stuff packed up and blow the candles out. Once we are packed up we walk back to the house. Hand in hand. Aunt Lori runs over and says " Well" Cory gives her a nod. She gives us both a huge hug.

My brother Matt comes over to pat Cory on the back. " You break my sisters heart, Ill kill ya man." They hug like old friends. We all sit around the fire until late in the night, drinking beer and having good laughs. Cory wraps me in the blanket again and says, " Babe, wheres your bra? you had one earlier."

I smiled and said "Ooh, I didnt even realize, its probably still by the creek." I thought, oh shit, we are so busted. But i guess it doesnt matter anymore. Cory is my man now. I give him a kiss on the cheek and say goodnight to everyone and head in for the night. Tomorrow is going to be a busy day getting everything set up for opener.

I go in the house and Lori stops me, and asked for details. I told her that we are officially together now. " Good, check your nightstand sweetie"

I head upstairs and brush my hair and teeth and put my usual PJs on and walk over to the night stand. There are some really sexy pieces if lingerie. Classy and elegant to revealing and raunchy. l pick a raunchy one to shock Cory with. I quick change into a black bathing suit looking one, its crotchless and has holes where the breasts go. I know he has always been obsessed with tittys, he would " accidentally" touch mine all time growing up. I lay down on the King size bed waiting for Cory.

When he comes in the room, he is just beaming with joy. He hasnt even seen me yet. " Babe, it feels good to let everyone know we are together. The guys and i had a great time, the are so happy for us..." He stops mid sentence and drops his phone when he finally sees me laying on the bed in my very sexy lingerie.

"Holy shit Jo, you look fuckin hot" I smile at him and motion for him to come lay down with me. He quick gets undressed and climbs into bed with me. " You ready to go again babe?" I ask him before I slide my hand to his swelling dick.

When its fully erect its like 8inches and thick. It completely fills me.

I rub the shaft of his cock and see him really enjoying this. So I do something every man loves. I kiss the tip of his cock and i hear him say to himself, "ooh yeah" I flick the head with my tongue, he squirms with pleasure. I slowly wrap my lips around his cock and put as much of it in my mouth as I can. Moving my tongue around to add to the pleasure. I move up and down slowly. Swirling my tongue however i can, because his cock fills so much if my mouth. " ooh yea babe, that feels amazing. Suck my cock." I pick up the pace, I moan to have the vibrations stimulate his cock even more. He is making all kinds of groaning noises. He pulls the hair away from my face so he can enjoy the show better. I go even faster now, up and down up and down. My tits are bouncing on his legs. " I wanna fuck you again and again Jo. You are all mine now." He pulls me off his cock and bends me over the bed, and slams his huge dick in my pussy. He thrusts his hips over and over slamming it inside me deeper and deeper. I am moaning with pleasure." Ooh yeah, fuck me". He grabs my hair and pulls it, causing me to arch my back breasts bouncing up and down from his thrusts. Which we can both see in the Mirror covered closet we are facing. He continues to fuck me. We lay back down on the bed with him holding my legs up in the air and fucks me hard and deep. In the heat of passion i manage to get him on his back and ride him again, like we did earlier. Up and down up and down, tits bouncing, " Ooh yeah, I love your huge cock in my pussy. Its all mine now. Cory fuck me again from behind"

He flips us around and bends me over the bed again to finish me off. I have my fingers rubbing my clit, moaning and saying " fuck me" over and over. I feel the rush of an orgasm coming. I let out huge moans of pleasure as I climax. He pulls out again and asks to cum on my face. I sit below him. He is beating his cock hard, making all kinds of moaning noises . Here comes the warm salty fluid squirting all over my face. He lets out a huge sigh and He sits down beside me on the floor and says

" God that was amazing. I get to fuck you like that for the rest of our lives"

I go and clean up. " Do you want me to stay in this outfit tonight Cory? " he very excitedly responds "yes babe, you look so sexy, where did you get that from?"

We both answer at the same time " Aunt Lori"

We settle in for the night, holding eachother close for the first time in a long time. I fall asleep to Corys hand on my breast and cock between my legs.

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surveystodestressme · 7 years

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21.

1. When you have cereal, do you have more milk than cereal or more cereal than milk? usually more milk than cereal

2. Do you like the feeling of cold air on your cheeks on a winter day? i love it!!! i can’t wait for that feeling, honestly

3. What random objects do you use to bookmark your books? like receipts, sometimes napkins or toilet paper, or usually whatever is near me when i need a bookmark

4. How do you take your coffee/tea? i have a lil sugar and some milk in my coffee, and a lot of sugar and sometimes honey in my tea

5. Are you self-conscious of your smile? not at all

6. Do you keep plants? i don’t have any plants inside my home. we used to have a tomato plant outside but it never grew back

7. Do you name your plants? -

8. What artistic medium do you use to express your feelings? occasionally i draw and when i do i use permanent marker

9. Do you like singing/humming to yourself? sure, i don’t usually mean to hum but i sing to myself allll the time

10. Do you sleep on your back, side, or stomach? it’s a mixture between my stomach and my side

11. What’s your inner joke you have with your friends? ummm, i have so many it’s hard to think of one right now though.

12. What’s your favourite planet? i think jupiter is incredibly fascinating

13. What’s something that made you smile today? seeing my sister graduate from retraining

14. If you were to live with your best friend in an old flat in a big city, what would it look like? i’d like a really nice apartment. nothing too big or too small. i want a large kitchen though, where there’s enough space for all of my stuff and so me and jack could coook together in a nice space. i want the bathroom to have a tub/shower combo so we can take baths and showers together. i don’t really care how big the bedroom is, but i want a walk in closet bc i have a lot of shit. then i want the living room area to be big enough so we can both have our desks and computers in there, and our 2 couches that we already have.

15. Go google a weird space fact and tell us what it is! “Neutron stars can spin at a rate of 600 rotations per second.”

16. What’s your favourite pasta dish? oh golly. i love pasta salad. i’m very picky on it though

17. What colour do you really want to dye your hair? purple

18. Tell us about something dumb/funny you did that has since gone down in history between you and your friends and is always brought up. omg so one time i made videos on facebook for my friends when i was really young. i made a video about stupid shit like unicorns and sex and my friends tagged me in it every single year to remind me about it until i eventually deleted it and now they found another one of those videos and they still bug me about it allll the time,

19. Do you keep a journal? What do you write/draw in it? yes, but i don’t write in it nearly as much as i used to

20. What’s your favourite eye colour? i don’t have one

21. Talk about your favourite bag, the one that’s been to hell and back with you and that you love to pieces. well, my mother got me this really nice tote for christmas either last year or the year before and it is pink and grey striped and it says “punky” on it, which is my nickname. i take it to work with me every day and i just love it to pieces... but it really needs to be washed lol.

22. Are you a morning person? absolutely not

23. What’s your favourite thing to do on lazy days where you have no obligations? i like to lay down and either watch a show or read

24. Is there someone out there you would trust with every single one of your secrets? my boyfriend.

25. What’s the weirdest place you’ve ever broken into? i’ve broken into my own house before... actually, a few times

26. What are the shoes you’ve had for forever and wear with every single outfit? i had a pair of moccasins that i wore with EVERYTHING but i just recently got rid of them because they were pretty nasty and worn down

27. What’s your favourite bubblegum flavour? anything fruity

28. Sunrise or sunset? sunset.

29. What’s something really cute that one of your friends does and is totally endearing? i love when jack talks about computer stuff, he loves it to much and it just makes me happy and kind of turns me on sometimes..

30. Think of it: have you ever been truly scared? yeah

31. What is your opinion of socks? Do you like wearing weird socks? Do you sleep with socks? Do you confine yourself to white sock hell? Really, just talk about socks. yeah, i love socks almost as much as i love shoes. i never wear socks to bed because it makes me feel hot. i do have white socks but they’re no show socks so nobody sees them anyways. the weird thing is, i always have to buy new socks because i forget to cut my toenails and then they become talons and they cut through the fabric of my socks and then i have holes in my socks and i have to throw them away... lol. it sucks

32. Tell us a story of something that happened to you after 3AM when you were with your friends. oh god. my friends and i used to party a lot after we graduated high school. i’ve definitely almost lost my virginity at one of those parties. i also kind of threw myself at anyone there. like, by the end of the night i had ended up kissing almost everyone at the party. it was kind of pathetic and i;m very glad that i’m passed that.

33. What’s your favourite pastry? i don’t think i have one

34. Tell us about the stuffed animal you kept as a kid. What is it called? What does it look like? Do you still keep it? i never had a stuffed animal as a child. i had a baby blankie that i just recently converted into a pillow case

35. Do you like stationery and pretty pens and so on? Do you use them often? nahh

36. Which band’s sound would fit your mood right now? i dunno, something mellow and relaxing

37. Do you like keeping your room messy or clean? clean

38. Tell us about your pet peeves! i have so many, man. like, i had when i can hear people chewing on their food, when i am trying to sleep i need the room in complete silence and when someone (my cat or if i’m sleeping in the same room as someone else) makes noise it really pisses me off

39. What colour do you wear the most? black.

40. Think of a piece of jewellery you own: what’s its story? Does it have any meaning to you? i don’t wear a lot of jewelry to be honest.

41. What’s the last book you remember really, really loving? i just finished the illuminae books and they were terrific!

42. Do you have a favourite coffee shop? Describe it! i like the broken tree that’s a couple minutes driving distance from my house

43. Who was the last person you gazed at the stars with? jack probably

44. When was the last time you remember feeling completely serene and at peace with everything? right now

45. Do you trust your instincts a lot? i try to

46. Tell us the worst pun you can think of. i am so not good with puns guys

47. What food do you think should be banned from the universe? beets.

48. What was your biggest fear as a kid? Is it the same today? oh god, i had a fear that something was going to come out of the toilet while i was sitting on it and eat me or drag me in or something. and then after i watched the movie mirrors, i was terrified to look into any reflective surface (i still am sometimes)

49. Do you like buying CDs and records? What was the last one you bought? i haven’t bought any in a really long time

50. What’s an odd thing you collect? i collect shot glasses, but i don’t think that’s weird

51. Think of a person. What song do you associate with them? i think of same love when i think of my sister bc she’s gay lol

52. What are your favourite memes of the year so far? i’m not really into memes

53. Have you ever watched The Rocky Horror Picture Show? Heathers? Beetlejuice? Pulp Fiction? What do you think of them? i’ve actually never seen any of those but i really, really need to

54. Who’s the last person you saw with a true look of sadness on their face? this guy at red lobster who sat down before us but didn’t get waited on until 10 mins or so after we had gotten waited on, i felt bad 4 him

55. What’s the most dramatic thing you’ve ever done to prove a point? i’m so dramatic, man, i can only imagine

56. What are some things you find endearing in people? idk

57. Go listen to Bohemian Rhapsody. How did it make you feel? Did you dramatically reenact the lyrics? i love that song! it makes me feel so many emotions, especially the first time i heard it. i always dramatically lip sync that song lol i love it so much

58. Who’s the wine mom and who’s the vodka aunt in your group of friends? Why? i am definitely the vodka aunt and i think my friend mariann would be the wine mom lol, just how our personalities would be

59. What’s your favourite myth? bigfoot

60. Do you like poetry? What are some of your favourites? i’m not a huge poetry person honestly.

61. What’s the stupidest gift you’ve ever given? The stupidest one you’ve ever received? i got a silly figurine last year that made no sense to me and i gave my brother a snuggie for his dick as a gag gift a few years back lol

62. Do you drink juice in the morning? Which kind? nope, but if i did it’d be apple juice

63. Are you fussy about your books and music? Do you keep them meticulously organised or kinda leave them be? yes i have my books in alphabetical order according to series and stuff like that. and then i have the books i haven;t read on a second shelf so i know that i need to read them

64. What colour is the sky where you are right now? black.

65. Is there anyone you haven’t seen in a long time who you’d love to hang out with? of course

66. What would your ideal flower crown look like? light blue, dark blue, purple, and red. big big flowers

67. How do gloomy days where the sky is dark and the world is misty make you feel? i actually really like them

68. What’s winter like where you live? it’s freezing as hell.

69. What are your favourite board games? i feel like i’ve answered this question soooo many times

70. Have you ever used a ouija board? my friend used to have one but i am not into that freaky shit

71. What’s your favourite kind of tea? lipton? lol

72. Are you a person that needs to note everything down or else you’ll forget it? yeah

73. What are some of your worst habits? i bite my nails a lot, and the skin around my nails. and i bike the inside of my cheek and my lips a lot.

74. Describe a good friend of yours without using their name of gendered pronouns. idk

75. Tell us about your pets! okay so we have this sweet boy named boone he’s 1 and he is a mini aussie with one blue eye and an eye that’s half blue and brown he’s really dopey. we are babysitting my sisters dogs ava (4) and laklyn (1), laklyn is brown and has lil freckles on her face and she’s boones sister and ava is their aunt. i have a gray and white kitty named boots, she’s 3 and she is the cuddliest and sweetest cat in the world she even gives kisses. then there’s kitten who is a black 20lb monster of a cat she’s 5 and she pees everywhere because she’s a bitch. then we have taz who is a fluffy calico who is afraid of everything in the entire house, she has a snaggletooth. then there’s egg who is a large tiger striped kitty, egg loves attention & her and taz are sisters and are both about 12.

76. Is there anything you should be doing right now but aren’t? sleeping

77. Pink or yellow lemonade? either or

78. Are you in the minion hateclub or fanclub? i can’t stand the damn minions

79. What’s one of the cutest things someone has ever done for you? jack bought me boots on our anniversary shortly after my baby passed away

80. What colour are your bedroom walls? Did you choose that colour? If so, why? purple

81. Describe one of your friends’ eyes using the most abstract imagery you can think of. striking.

82. Are/were you good in school? it’s a good school, yeah

83. What’s some of your favourite album art? idk man

84. Are you planning on getting tattoos? Which ones? yep!! tons

85. Do you read comics? What are your favourites? kickass and scott pilgrim

86. Do you like concept albums? Which ones? sure

87. What are some movies you think everyone should watch at least once in their lives? the saw movies!!!

88. Are there any artistic movements you particularly enjoy? all of ‘em

89. Are you close to your parents? i think so. more so to my mother

90. Talk about one of your favourite cities. idon’t have one

91. Where do you plan on travelling this year? i don’t have a plan to travel anywhere this year, but next year jackson wants to go to visit his family in south carolina

92. Are you a person who drowns their pasta in cheese or a person who barely sprinkles a pinch? i’d rather have a lot than a little

93. What’s the hairstyle you wear the most? my hair down bc it’s too short to do anything with right now

94. Who was the last person you know to have a birthday? uhhh... my mother a few days ago actually

95. What are your plans for this weekend? the weekend is almost over lol

96. Do you install your computer updates really quickly, or do you procrastinate on them a lot? procrastinate

97. Myer Briggs type, Zodiac sign, and Hogwarts house? idk, aries, and slytherin

98. When’s the last time you went hiking? Did you enjoy it? it’s beena really long time, and i really did enjoy it

99. List some songs that resonate to your soul whenever you hear them. idk

100. If you were presented with two buttons, one that allows you to go five years into the past, the other five years into the future, which one would you press? Why? definitely five years into the future. i would just want to see how everything is in my life, see if it turned out how i wanted it to.

#quiz #questions #survey #bored

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cruzrobielyn · 4 years

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CRUZ-COMPILATION OF REVISED WRITINGS.

AUTOBIOGRAPHY

Coffee?

Pour yourself a cup of coffee then I shall start this autobiography, I think it rhymed.

no? oki no.

I am Robielhyn Cruz and yes I have a weird unique name well my mom was the one who thought about it

RO - Rodrigo (dad)

BIELHYN - Belen (mom)

My name is pretty much just a fancier version of my mom and dad’s name combined but enough about my name. I was born on April 14, 2002 in Manila city. I grew up having 2 brothers that is why I WAS a spoiled brat because I was the youngest (when my little sister is out of the picture) but my mom was the one who doesn’t tolerate “kaartehan” that is why she disciplined me well and up to this day “spare the rod and spoil the child” was her motto. pageants were one of the things I did back then I enjoyed every perk it came with such as going to the salon and getting my hair fixed but the main result of me joining pageants was me having a boosted self-confidence which was beneficial in my grade school days not only that but I am doing good academically speaking.

Being younger is different, being younger exempts you from the responsibilities and “adulting” as some say being younger you won't experience being judged by your mistakes you can make unlimited mistakes but at the end of the day all you get is spanking. I'm no longer a kid so that means responsibilities are present and more things to think about there might be some perks but there are definitely more struggles that I faced and will be facing honestly when I'm still a kid I always wanted to be older I wanted to experience a lot of things from riding an adult-only roller coaster and even alcoholic beverages I wanted to explore but now.. thrill is hard to find. Now some things captured my interest such as swimming before I enrolled myself to swimming lessons but now I'm just improving the skill I learned and then there’s skating the thing I consider “fun” and it just fascinates me how I sweat so much inside the rink despite the coldness of it. Watching movies is my go-to thing to do when I'm bored because it is entertaining.

My aspirations in life changed, back when I'm still a kid I wanted to be a nurse just like my auntie because back then I always hope to someday support my family I wanted to be a nurse and go abroad to gain more money just like my auntie that’s my mindset when I'm still young. My nanny whom I now call “mama” since I was still in my mom’s womb up till now has a huge contribution to why my dream of becoming a nurse became wanting to attach four letters to my name.. “Atty.” my Mama introduced me to the late Sen. Miriam Defensor Santiago growing up I watched her on our TV listening to her words and from then on that sparked a flame that I never knew would become the “drive” to become a lawyer.

As I mentioned struggles is inevitable one of my struggles is growing up without my dad, he died when I'm still 12 years old he missed a lot of important events in my life such as birthdays, graduations, and even teaching me how to drive to be honest up to this day it still concerns me it haunts me especially now that my 18th birthday coming up I won't be able to dance with him… I never even got the chance to do it when he’s still alive. but despite this every day, I dedicate my achievements to him even the smallest ones because I know up there he’s watching me and he’s proud of every little thing I do.

after all those things said and done all I'm left to say is to explore more and don't let your drive go. Be passionate about the things you do and that will lead you to contentment which will give you satisfaction than happiness. I have a special reminder which is the sunflower, the sunflower is famous for following the sun what this means is to always look on the bright side of everything no matter how little the sun rays there maybe still you should always look up and look at the bright side of it. focusing on the positive aspect of life will benefit you and everyone around you.

- BEE

MEMOIR

a lot of things was vivid that midnight

I remember how I gave attention to the droplets of rain falling from the sky to the windows of the car

I remember how the stoplight switched from red to green

I remember the little bits but most of it was a blur

as if all the things that was happening before my eyes don’t seem to sink unto me

up until now I still couldn’t put into words what I felt that night I have no words to describe everything that happened

It was midnight and we were on our way home from the wake of my aunt’s mother in law I was with my mom, aunt janet, cousin kyle, my little sister and lastly my grandmother. before we bade our goodbye to the relatives of my aunt’s mother in law my mom’s phone rang and it was dad she hung up on him but he was persuasive he kept calling nonstop and then my mom didn’t have a choice but to answer but she quickly told my dad that shes in the middle of something and that she’ll call her afterward and so my mom proceeded to say goodbye and we set off. the wake was located at sucat that is why it took us long enough to get home there was still traffic because of the heavy rain and when we got home all of us was tired and exhausted from the trip but despite all that, all of us couldn’t get to sleep my mom, aunt, grandmother, and nanny were having a conversation while us kiddos do our thing. while surfing the internet we were suddenly interrupted by one of my mom’s employees she asked my mom to go out and she did but my nanny went out as well. By that time I didn’t care because I thought it was business-related but minutes passed and they still didn’t come back. my aunt and cousin came down to check on them to know what is happening. it’s almost 2 am when my nanny came back I remember how she sat on the floor looking at me and told me “mahalaga talaga ang buhay iisa lang yan..” then she stopped talking at this moment I still don't know what is happening and my nanny's remarks got me confused so I was thinking “did someone died?” after the thought another employee came knocking and I was asked to come down because my mom has something to tell me so I went downstairs and the minute I saw my mom crying I quickly come closer to her and she hugged me tight we stayed like that for several minutes and then she told me what’s up her exact words were “wala na si daddy, patay na si daddy nak” I was dumbfounded I didn’t know what to say I didn’t react because I don’t know what to do. my mom freed herself from our hug and then she looked at me she told me to get ready and go to the hospital. while going upstairs that’s the moment when all my emotions came rushing to me and all I could do is to cry. cousin kyle hugged me and gave me a towel then we rushed downstairs and my mom asked my cousin kyle if he could accompany me to the hospital and so he did. we rode a tricycle and while we are on our way he told me everything he told me that my dad was shot and it was riding and tandem, to be honest, I felt sicker just by hearing everything he said because this isn’t how I pictured how my dad will die… when we got to the hospital I saw my dad’s car I saw where the bullets passed through and I imagined how it went straight up to my dad’s flesh it was a horrible sight to see but I couldn’t take my eyes off of it. I could only imagine how much my dad suffered before being rushed to the hospital because of some stupid investigator who didn’t want to rush him to the hospital because the scene was under investigation. I wanted to get mad because it took them 1 hour before they let my relatives bring my dad to the hospital my dad could’ve been saved if it wasn’t for their negligence he wouldn’t have lost so much blood if he was taken to the hospital earlier. I finally went inside the hospital and there I saw my half-sisters crying let me get this straight they’re the real ones that is why my mom sent me because she couldn’t go. I sat at the bench crying and waiting about when they’ll let us go to the morgue and when they finally did I remember screaming and repeatedly calling my dad’s name but I know it was no use..

Nature Writing

Nature is filled with such wonderful things that have a big role in making the world more beautiful. One of which is flowers, flowers have always been something that could catch everyone’s attention because of its glorious beauty and it could also attract the people’s senses because of its smell.

“Flowers are the music of the ground, from earth’s lips spoken without a sound” with this quote by Edwin Curran I remembered how much I adored the santan in my grandma’s little garden and the gumamelas that once bloomed in my school when I was in high school. while looking back I realized that it has always been helping me in a certain way to which might’ve been also the case for others because of the bright colors that capture the eyes and the smell that brings nostalgic memories that could bring tears in our eyes or a smile on our lips.

In my early days, santan have always been my go-to flower because of my grandma who taught me how to make a bracelet out of santan and a flower crown by connecting them piece by piece and on the other hand gumamelas’ became a thing in high school days because my friends and I used it as a props for our pictorial but lately, I’ve been drawn to a sunflower because of its majestic behavior and its called “heliotropism” this is when its flower buds will face to the east and then follow the rays of the sun this has always amazed me because I have never heard of something like that before.

There is a special friend of mine that has a sunflower tattooed to his fingers and I have always wondered why does he have such a tattoo and why sunflower? So when I got the chance to ask him about it he told me that he uses it as his reminder, with regards to its majestic behavior he told me that it always encouraged him to look on the Brightside of any situation. he used sunflower because its always pointing towards the sun and not focusing on unnecessary things around you that will not help you grow as a person. And because of this since then, it became a part of me as well I also used it as my daily reminder to not focus on the negative things that surrounds me because humans tend to notice all the bad in every situation as if humans are programmed to find every flaw in everything and that has always been my thing way back and because of this little by little it helped me in focusing my everything to the positive thing no matter how little it is so whenever I get the chance to share my little reminder I always take the chance to do so because I know what it feels like to be caught up in the world wherein all that you can see is darkness and it seemed like there is no escape from it.

In conclusion I believe that in our daily lives flowers or nature itself helps us in many ways may that be in medical field or even emotionally but gaining all these benefits would be very helpful to us humans but in the end and the only question that I will leave is that “in what way are we able to pay them back for all the things they’ve given us?”.

Memoir: Valentine’s Day

As far as I can remember Valentine’s have always been about my family since they’re my top priority I remember that every valentine my family and I would celebrate in Bulacan where my grandma is staying and that we would always bring flowers and chocolates for our aunties, grandma, and mother because of course its valentines although I love my family so dearly every single day, valentines is an occasion where I will go for an extra mile for them and there I will be able to exert an effort and spend my money on them. to make it simple valentine’s day is a costly day especially for those people who are a part of a big family I know I'm not the only one.

For my family valentines is equivalent to red velvet cake my family is a big fan of red velvet cake and it has been our excuse to cheat on our diets since we are indeed a BIG family. There are a lot of things that I noticed when its valentine’s day, I noticed my big brothers are extra chivalrous to all the female members of the family I remember them giving me a bouquet of red roses which immediately made me blush because it's not always Christmas- I mean valentines and another thing that I noticed is that there is an “unannounced” competition wherein the grandchildren of the family is determined to give the most extravagant gift to our beloved grandma but there are also the times where we don’t have enough money to buy everybody a gift so the grandchildren are always coming together to just share the total expenses for the gifts.

Every valentine’s day is a meaningful one for me because even though Valentine's day doesn’t technically mean “family day” our family is still celebrating it together anyways which makes it more special than any other thing in the world. This year is the first valentine’s day where we are not able to go to Bulacan because our beloved grandma passed away last year but even though my grandma is no longer with us I made sure to cherish the people that are still here with me and celebrated the valentine’s day.

TRAVEL WRITING

The trip to zambales is one of the best trips I’ve ever attended to because there are a lot of things that happened to that trip but first of all the best trips consists of great people and they are

Kuya Calvin and ate Marianne - my bro and his girlfriend they’re both the eldest peeps on our trip and also they’re the ones that provided the financial stuff

Kuya Kyle and kuya Roga - my cousin and his boyfriend this couple are the jokers of the trip and we usually tease these two together

Kuya Daryl and Jessa - my kuya our driver and his girlfriend whom faked a “recollection letter” for her to be able to come along

And there’s me and my boyfriend... but the thing is that my family didn’t know my boyfriend is gonna come with us because they might change their minds

After convincing my family to let us go and use the car they eventually agreed thanks to my kuya Calvin for his wow/words of wisdom if it wasn’t for him the trip wouldn’t be possible in the first place. after that, we planned on how we will make Jessa come with us because we know for sure that her parents won't allow her but since we’re determined to make her come with us we made a recollection letter and that did the trick so we’re all set and ready to go.

The day came we left the house with a rosary and holy water with us because my auntie said “baka may engkanto dun mag holy water muna kayo sa kwarto niyo” so yeah that’s the story behind it but it was nice to have it with us because it helped me a lot because I have a very active imagination, exclude the nasty stuff. Despite all the fuss we managed to push through our trip. It was around 9 pm when we left the house and go on with the trip

On our way to zambales, I was already having a blast at the car I enjoyed the whole car ride because of my cousin who kept on making jokes and also my boyfriend who served as my pillow whenever I get sleepy because there are some silent moments of course during the trip but we tried to minimize it because we wouldn’t want our driver to fall asleep so we decided to stop by at the 7/11 to grab some snacks and booze and after that, we continued our journey the highlight of journey on our way to the resort is first the cemetery just beside the road all of us are scared but nothing beats how scared my kuya kyle was because he’s behind the shotgun seat and they’re the closest to the cemetery’s view I remember how pissed he was for being on that side the second is let us be clear here we haven’t been to that place so our form of guidance is the waze but here’s where it went kinda downhill for us because we followed and trusted the waze and the waze brought us to the ocean which means its a dead end so we’re all confused on why is the resort’s location is in the middle of the effin sea so what we did is just asked few locals because the waze is annoying us already. Eventually, we are able to reach our destination.

After we reached our destination I made sure to use the holy water in the room before anything else just like what my auntie told us and I also made sure that it's close to the door then after that we put all our things inside then we called dibs on where to we will sleep but of course, the masters bed is exclusively for the biggest financial provider which is my kuya Calvin so after all that we all started to drink some booze and we get to laugh, share our experiences and talk about life it was a pure bliss to the point that we are up all night and so we spend our morning sleeping then we woke up just in time for lunch and we decided to eat at the restaurant just by the beach and right after we eat we change our clothes to swimming attire then rushed towards the beach and we let ourselves be taken by the waves I enjoyed every moment of it and to be honest I wanted more but all things must come to an end.

5 pm we are all set to go home although I wanted to extend if only I could just text “GoExtend” to 8888 I would’ve done it already. on our way home its all fun and games, we played a lot such as truth or dare and who is most likely to then we came to the last stop which is at the gasoline station in Nlex and we grabbed something to eat for dinner and we all just ate inside the car because we were really on the run because Jessa’s mom is already waiting outside her school so we dropped everyone as soon as possible to their respective drop off place and then we went straight home already because our aunties from abroad are already worried as well.

This is the trip that I will never forget it brought me so much joy even just by recalling everything that happened it made me realized how badly I needed a vacation from all the stress of this urbanized place I noticed how priceless it was to just be out there with the waves rather than spending money at the malls. The trip thought me that experiences are much more valuable than any other material things so instead of wasting my money on things that aren’t necessary I could just put it in my “travel savings”.

#FINISHNA THANKYOULORD

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kandidlykhalin · 6 years

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Embracing Big Changes: A Self-Reminder

Hello everyone and welcome back to the Kandid. I hope you all are doing well and feeling positive. Today I want to talk about embracing change. Mainly because I need to remind myself of a few things, and I can only hope that my self-reminder will also help you.

Personal growth is an important aspect of being happy and successful. Before you grow to full potential, you must go through a lot of transitional periods in life. Being in my early twenties, I’d say I’m in a transitional period myself. On top of that, I’m in the middle of trying to transfer schools and gain a footing in my career. The dynamics of my friendships have also changed a bit and so I’m trying to adjust to that as well. One of best friends has been halfway across the world for over two years now, and won’t be back until September. And though we’ll be in the same time zone when she returns, we still live in different cities, and she’s now a new mom (which makes me a proud aunt!). Three other other girls graduated about two weeks ago, one crossed the stage this past December and two more remain at the school that I am transferring from.

As you can see, I have a lot of changes to embrace. When I start school in the fall, I’ll be at a new campus, I don’t know anyone, and the girls who have been my support system will all be spread out and challenged with their own new transitions. I’m not going to lie, I’m nervous. Not just for myself, but for my friends. Come fall, it will literally be new daily routine for ALL of us. Spending time together will require more effort, and will occur less often, and we’ll come across some challenges that are new to us all. Thankfully, although I’m nervous, I’m ready for this new experience to happen. And here are the few reasons why:

#1. Without change, there’s no growth and improvement.

William Pollard once said, “Without change, there is no innovation, creativity, or incentive for improvement.” I wholeheartedly agree. Without change, there are a million beneficial things in this world that would not exist today. Although the world is not perfect, without change we wouldn’t have the ability to improve it. I don’t know about you, but I would like to see the world in a much different, and better, state.

#2. I’m learning that change is inevitable

Change is always occurring, whether we want it to or not. We are constantly aging. Time is always moving forward. It stops for no one. And neither does the rest of the world. You might as well take a minute to embrace all of what is going on and figure out how to keep up. Time is ticking! DO stop and smell the flowers once in a while, but don’t forget to focus on your priorities. What’smotivating you to keep pushing forward? What will be there at the of this race that you’re running?

#3. Writing helps a lot. And in many ways.

I track everything. I know that this blog is digital, but I prefer pencil and paper. I keep a table in my backpack right next to my laptop and I always go for it first. Writing does help improve memory after all. Also when writing I can scribble, draw diagrams faster, and visualize my ideas better. Of course, be a lover of painting and drawing, that’s totally for someone like me. I’m a visual learner. I also write quick ideas down such as the little epiphanies that life manages to give me from day to day so that I have something to write about for you guys. Writing can also be used to analyze. Write about your day when you’re mad and figure out the root of the problem. Write about a revelation and go back and read it when you need a reminder (that’s what I do with these posts). Just write. Whatever comes to mind. And it doesn’t have to be public like my blog, it can be a private journal.

#4. I picked some amazing friends, and I know they’ll do well in life.

I’m very confident in the beautiful women I’ve chosen as friends. They are all strong and ambitious and work hard. They also were my support system as I stated earlier. Everyone had differences, but you really couldn’t separate us if you tried. This was an eventful, impactful, and testing phase of our friendship and we got through. SO I think we can handle anything. Plus, I’m ready to move on and do new things. I’ve learned that embracing change makes life easier and I can’t wait to see what’s next for me. Everyone is doing what is best for them, who am I to try to stop that when I could be doing what best for me? Thank goodness for technology though, because we can still root each other on from a distance.

Comment some of your methods or reminders to help you cope with, and even embrace change. I’d love to hear some feedback from my readers.

#kandidlykhalin #lifestyle #blackbloggers #blacklifestyleblogger #growth #change #embrace

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flirting-with-psychology · 7 years

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When was the last time someone called you late at night? This week, I come from a family of night owls

What beverage do you drink most often? Water

Do you have a study hall at school? No

Do you have a house key? Yes

Are you any good at art? I am artistic and creative

What is the last book you bought? Probably a textbook

Can you describe the last glass that you drank from? A blue plastic glass

Do you know where your siblings are? Nonexistant

Do you ever just lay in bed at night to think? Yeah

When was the last time you chewed gum? It’s been awhile

What is on your favorite t-shirt? I don’t have one

What time was it when you last ate? Around 11 I had a late night snack

Do you wish you had more money? Who doesn’t?

Does your computer still have any of the stickers on it? No

Does your house have a fireplace? Yes

Do your grandparents live in a nice house? They used to

Are there ever tornadoes where you live? Not really, but some close by

What was the last thing to wear you out? My movie

Do you talk to your best friends parents, or do you avoid them? I talk to them

Has anyone ever assumed you were dating someone when you weren’t? I’ve been teased about liking someone I didn’t like but no one thought we were actually dating

Do you go to all of your school’s sporting events? I go to the games the band plays at

Do you have a sketchbook? No

What classes are you required to take this year? Graduated!

How many years will you be in college? I was in it for 4

Has anyone given you a gift this week? Yes, graduation gifts

Is your mother a prude? Not really

Are you stubborn? Yes

If you took a drug test right now, would you pass? Yes

Who was the last person to be on a bed with you? Idk

Has anyone called you perfect before? No

Where is the biggest scar on your body? On my left arm

Who was the last person to play with your hair? Me

Think of the last person who said I love you, do you think they meant it? Yes, they are my parents

Who was the last person you kissed on the cheek? My parents

Are your parents divorced? Yes

Have you had sex today? No

Would you ever live with any of your best friends? Yeah

Are you photogenic? Not really

Have you told anyone that you missed them lately? Yeah

Let’s say you had a baby with the last person you kissed? Yikes

Will this Friday be a good one? Hopefully

Do you know anyone that smokes pot? Yes

What is your relationship status? Completely and 100% single

You receive $500 without any reason, what do you spend it on? Put it in my checking account

Where will you be in an hour? Still here in my bed

Who do you hate? Kind of hate my crush’s ex a little bit because he won’t date me because he’s not over her and she’s not even making him happy so there is really no good reason for her to exist

Is anything bothering you right now? Yes

How is your mood? Ehh

Where’s your phone? Next to me

Why did you last cry? Not sure if my movie was really done

What’s your middle name? Nah

Is Arizona Green Tea amazing or what?! Not a tea fan

Is your front door locked? Yes

Next movie you’ll watch? Probably mine again

Who was the last person you cried in front of? My dad

Have you ever slammed the door when you were mad? Yes, one time I even got my door taken away because of it

Do you like hanging out with a big group or a few friends? Depends

Have you ever had a screaming fight with someone close to you? My parents

Do you ever feel suffocated? Yes

Are your dreams crazy? Sometimes

Are you content with your life right now? It’s okay but it is missing some important things

What did you do last Halloween? Dressed up as the leg lamp from A Christmas Story

Have you ever driven illegally? No

What is the closest book to you? My notebook

Are you reading it or someone else? Neither

What is the 11th text on your phone? Thank you!!

Who is it from? Me to my aunt

What is the most expensive thing you own that plays music? My laptop

Do you have any siblings? If so, what are their names? No

Ever wear colored contacts? No

What color is your hair? Brown

What style of clothes do you normally wear? Comfy

Milkshakes or Sundaes? Milkshakes

What kind of shoes do you have on? None

Do you have a doorbell? Yes

How often do you sit around on your butt? Most of the time haha

Current thing that is making you happy? Just graduated

Do you like watermelons more or cherries? Cherries

Last time someone took a picture of you? Saturday at my film screening

Do you know anyone shorter than you? Yes

Would you adopt a child? Maybe

Do you like it when it rains? Not really

What was the last thing you bought? Candy at the movie theater

Are you going to do another survey now? Yeah...

Closest living thing to you? My dad

Anything planned for this Sunday? No

Do you get cold easily? Not really

Do you use a toaster or toaster oven? Toaster oven

Do you have a job? No

Are you a big Zac Efron fan? He’s cute

Would you rather drown or burn alive? Drown

Ever had sex with more than 1 person in 1 day? No

Do you own a dictionary? Yes

Do you like to mow the yard? No

Besides your mouth, where is your favorite spot to get kissed? Neck for passionate kisses, head for sweet kisses

Were you happy when you woke up today? Neutral

Who was the last person you ate with? My dad

Did you drink any coffee today? No

Who is the last person you got really pissed off with? I don’t know

If you’re in school, how is it going for you? Just graduated!

Who was the last member of the opposite sex you laid in a bed with? That guy I made out with at the band party

Have you ever thought about going to Culinary school? No

What time do you have to be in work? I don’t have a job

What color is your father’s car? Dark gray

What type of sushi do you like to eat? I don’t like sushi

Where’s the last place you wore a hoodie to? Class

Are your nails painted any special color? My toenails are painted black with god sparkles, my school colors

Give us your plans for the next three hours? Surveys and sleep

Can you live a day without tv? Yeah

How many pets do you have? Two cats

Who was the last person to hold your hand and when? My friend at graduation

Do you like anyone right now? Yes

Do you think you are an argumentative person? No except with my parents

Has this weekend been good? Yes

Have you ever had a best friend who was of the opposite sex? Yes

Was yesterday better than today? Yes

Do you prefer broccoli or asparagus? Asparagus is the lesser of two evils

What is the most romantic text in your inbox? Probably the one from Hawaii that says Good morning my dear

Where do you buy most of your shoes? Kohl’s

Ever drive all night to get to someone? No, but I have on a road trip

Do you have any complaints about your life? Yeah, no boyfriend

Where was the last place you stayed over? That dude’s house, which was the party house. I told myself I wouldn’t go home with anyone and technically I didn’t, I just didn’t go home period

Skim, 1%, 2%, or whole milk? 1%

Would you rather be a priest or a drug dealer? A drug dealer

Was the last person you kissed physically attractive? I thought he was decent

Do you watch the news? No

Does anything on your body itch right now? Yes

Now what are you listening to? Nothing

Do you have any bug bites? No

Can you listen to music and read at the same time? Sometimes

Own a sundress? Yes

Do you prefer to say ‘Haha” or “Lol?” Both, it depends on the situation

Do you have any flowers in your room? No

Do you know anyone that owns horses? Yes

How many stories does your house have? Two plus basement

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