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purplesurveys · 4 years

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Ever wake up early on Saturdays to go Garage Sale shopping? No. There aren’t a lot of garage sales in my area. When was the last time you got a nose bleed? I’ve never had a nosebleed, actually. How old is the mattress on your bed? It’s been there as long as we’ve had the house I think lmao, so a little over a decade. Do you have any picture frames without a picture in them? No, as far as I know all our picture frames are filled. Do you keep magazines by your toilet? We don’t.

What did you last take a picture of with your camera? My tooth that I had extracted earlier this afternoon D: The last time you got dressed up, where did you go? Like, just wore outside clothes? This afternoon. I had to go to the dentist for a tooth extraction. But if we’re talking DRESS UP-dress up, I was just in a photo studio to have some pictures taken; I didn’t have to go anywhere. Did the one person who hurt you the most in your life apologize? I don’t think my mom can wrap up everything she’s done and said to me throughout my life through an apology. Are you proud of who you are? To an extent. Think of a random person, and give them a message here, no names: You’re a shitty professor and I wish you’d just give me my grade and go. If you were a waiter/waitress, would you make good tips? I dunno, I’ve never done that kind of work before. What if there were two of you? Would the world be in trouble? I don’t think the world would change one bit lmao. Forget about toppings. What type of CRUST do you like on pizzas? Mozzarella-stuffed crust. Have you ever stolen a road sign or traffic barrier? [continued from two days ago lmao] No. That would be pointless, and also illegal so why even do it? Captain Crunch vs. Count Chocula: Who makes the better cereal? I eat neither. Would you prefer an ice cream sundae or an ice cream cone? Sundae. I don’t really like the taste of ice cream cones. Is chapstick a necessity for you? It would probably help my lips a bit but I’ve been doing just fine without it too, so I wouldn’t call it a necessity. What are the best kind of Girl Scout cookies? I’ve never tried any of them. If a cop was following you, would it make you paranoid? Yeah, haha. Flashing blue and red lights seen from my rear view mirror make me nervous instantly. Do you watch movies with the subtitles on? Yes, that’s why I always look for copies that already come with the subs. I’m pretty bad at recognizing accents and retaining what I hear, so I have to be reading the script so I can follow the story. What game show would you like to be on? Well, I’m hooked on Jeopardy, so even though I’ll probably lose, I’d love for a chance to join that haha. If you hit an animal while driving, would you stop to see if it was okay? If I’m not in a hurry then yes.

Do you read trashy romance novels? No. It’s always hilarious glossing over them at dusty booksales, though. I read the smut out loud for Gabie just because her reactions and expressions are worth it to see. What's your favorite kind of pasta? I’m not a big pasta person, just spaghetti is fine with me. Do you constantly doubt yourself? Duh. Have you ever played computer solitaire for hours on end? Back when Internet connectivity was still generally poor in the country and our wifi would still get cut off for days on end, I actually did use to play a WHOLE LOT of solitare, minesweeper, and pinball on my super old laptop. Do you like to have ice in your drinks? As much as possible yeah. I really don’t like hot beverages and I also don’t like it when drinks that are supposed to be cold turn lukewarm, like water or iced coffee with all the ice melted. What did you eat for breakfast? It’s 7:41 AM, no one’s awake, and I haven’t had breakfast yet. Do you hate wearing big, bulky coats in the winter time? We don’t have winter, so I never have this complaint. If you were digging and found buried treasure, would you tell anyone? Probably just Gabie. If you saw wet cement, would you place your handprint in it? No. When telemarketers call your house, do they mispronounce your last name? They never call our place but I imagine that my last name would be easy to pronounce. What's the tallest building you've ever been in? I’m not so sure. Probably just Marco Polo to be honest lmfao. I’ve seen the huge buildings/towers in Shanghai though – I just didn’t go inside. Can you honestly tell the difference between DiGiorno and delivery pizza? I’m not familiar with the first one. What song are you most likely to sing in the shower? Right now, it’s humming Feel Special by TWICE because my sister won’t stop listening to it in the house aaaaahhhhhhhhh. I don’t like k-pop and don’t plan on being invested, but yeah she’s listening to it a good amount for me to start humming it on my own. Ever caught anything on fire? Nope. Have you ever put a video on YouTube? For school projects in the past. If you could be any type of tree, what type would you be? I genuinely don’t know lmao. I don’t know enough about trees to match one with my own personality. Can you cross your eyes? Yes. Does your foot itch? Right now, nope. What is the most interesting thing on your wall? I don’t think any of them have an interesting backstory, but my favorites are the painting Gab bought me and another that she made herself. Someplace you'd rather be right now? At a coffee shop in Tagaytay. Have you ever come up with your own words before? I don’t think so. How many times have you moved in your lifetime that you can recall? Twice. Why doesn't glue dry in the bottle? It’s not exposed to air, I’m guessing? Do you own a lava lamp? I don’t but I remember wanting one when I was like 13 lol. Is your bed a bunkbed? No. I don’t share my room with anyone. Do you share your room with anyone? ^ If you could be someone else for a day who would it be? Some insanely rich person. How often do you exercise? Ever since my PE classes ended, never :c When was the last time you went to the dentist? I went last Wednesday and Thursday because I needed to have my painful teeth treated, and then the next day was for a tooth extraction. What charity or cause would you donate $1,000 to if possible? PAWS. What would you say is your greatest strength? Right now, it’s gotta be successfully avoiding Frankie’s and Yabu yesterday because of my tooth extraction :’( If a color represented your mood right now what color would it be & why? Black. Starting today until the end of the year, I’ll be pretty sad.

#survey #surveys

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nutslovesdolts · 5 years

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Nuts and Dolts because I'm trash (if you couldn't tell) part 1

*in Atlas at the home Ruby and the gang were staying at, the doorbell had been ringing over and over again but they weren't expecting anyone, especially at 1 in the morning*

*Jaune and Ruby were the only two still awake because of their persistent nightmares, Weiss and Yang had turned in not long before, Blake passed out with a book in her hand nearly the minute the had arrived, the rest followed soon after*

Jaune: *he had been on his scroll for most of the night up to that point* We really shouldn't open that door Ruby, especially you of all people

Ruby: But what if it's something important!

Jaune: it's probably some military guy that wants to yell at us about "regulations" or something, WELL I LIKE LOOSE PANTS SO EAT IT ATLAS!

Ruby: pfft calm down Jaune you can keep your pants, I'm just curious you know?

Jaune: *looks down at his scroll and his eyes widen* Ruby open the door

Ruby: but you just said I specifically shouldn't bec-

Jaune: oh you definitely want to be the one to open it *looking back at the image of the long lost orange haired girl lost at Pyrrah's hand in utter disbelief* theres no way...

Ruby: ok if you're sure haha

*goes over to the door and slides it open revealing the orange haired girl standing very much in one piece before her*

Penny: Saalllluuuuutations!

Ruby: *instantly tackle hugging Penny* OH MY GOD PENNY YOU'RE ALIVE... WELL YOU KNOW, YOUR OK OH GOD OH WOW I NEVER THOUGHT I'D SEE YOU AGAIN, YOU TURNED INTO A DOLLAR OH GOD *about 2 minutes of rambling later* I'm so glad you're back... but how?

Penny: *still on the ground similarly to when they first met* now THAT is a looooonnnggg story friend Ruby, may I come inside?

Jaune: *standing at the door during this reaches his arms down and starts to pull the two to their feet only to realize how heavy penny is* oh boy, I knew you were metal but this is nuts

Penny: *standing up and picking up Ruby with her* I don't think we've met before *tilts her head* Hi I'm Penny *lifts her arm to shake his hand only to drop Ruby by accident*

Jaune: *after Penny never let go of his hand* uhhh...

Penny: OH sorry I'm just so happy to meet a new friend!

Ruby: wait... can you even be here right now, are you allowed?

Penny: I was specifically assigned to be *stands straight up* the protector of Ruby and her company during and after their stay in Atlas and during future endeavors *relaxes a bit* also they told me to keep a close eye on Yang and Blake, they don't seem to like them or the Qrow very much, oh and Weiss's father is very mad that she isn't going home but General Ironwood talked him down thankfully, no one seems to mind Ren and Nora though, or you Jaune

Jaune: yay I'm not a threat *sarcastic jazz hands*

Penny: *smiling confidential* no you are not!

Jaune: ...

Ruby: ppppeeeEEENNNNNYYYYY GOW ARE YOU ALIVE! ALSO YOU'LL BE WITH US FOREVER HOW? WHY? IS YOUR FATHER OK WITH THIS!

Penny: oh Ruby, I'm not real, you know that, although some things were harder to fix, I used my semblance to help with that

Ruby: YOU HAVE A SEMBLANCE WHAT IS IT!!!!!!

Penny: oh yes I do, I can self repair even the worst injurys, it is very useful as I can't heal like you normally do, I can recover from most anything given I am not completely destroyed, for the most part, It's like that movie with the giant robot

Ruby: THATS AWSOME! wait but why didn't it help you a beacon, and WHY CAN YOU TRAVEL WITH US NOW!!!!?

Penny: I didn't know I could do it back then, it is a more recent development, also I am only a prototype Ruby *looks down at her hands* I was never ment to be the ultimate final product, but my sister will be, she is built to learn from my mistakes in the past and remedy them

Ruby: so... you've been replaced...? I'm sorry

Jaune: *is still there* yeah... no one should have to go through that, also arn't you worried about getting torn up by your wires again?

Penny: no no it's not like that, if anything it meens I can finally be with Ruby *blushes a bit* I can be free where my sister cannot

Jaune: but what about Atlas' investment in you? That must've cost a fortune!

Penny: I was a side project, a future example of what the Knights can become eventually, I was started by my father alone, but eventually the military wanted to help the prodject, they just gave him the supplies and tools necessary to work on *blushes* some... finer components of mine

Ruby: I'm just so glad you're back, you don't know how much I missed you... *starts tearing up* I...

Penny: *hugs Ruby* oh Ruby it's ok, I even have plenty of new features, I'm new and improved, I can also generate some new parts using materials I find around, I won't leave you again I promise

Jaune: wait but what about the wire thing?

Penny: *pulls out all her swords and waves her hands under the hilts* they're magnetic now see?

Qrow: *walks in groggy and kinda drunk after his meet with Winter, sees Penny* ... nope, this is when drunk is too drunk, night kiddo... don't bang the robot

Penny: does he meen you want to spar Ruby?

Jaune: * maniacal laughter*

Ruby: *red faced* no no not at all

Penny: *seeming to recalibrate* oh! A double entendre! Oh so he meens you wa.... oh...

Jaune: *now on the floor laughing* I CAN'T HAHAHAHAHA

Ruby: *internal screeching* I...

Penny: don't worry Ruby, I am fully functional in every regard, if that is what you want then at some point I would be happy to oblige! I'M BEDROOM READY! *pumps fist into the air for effect*

Jaune: *is physically asphyxiating due to lack of oxygen because he was laughing so hard*

Ruby: *gets a massive nosebleed and falls over from all the blood rushing to her face*

Penny: *tilts head again* Ruby? Jaune? Are you ok?

...............

That part 1, I want to continue this because I LOVE PENNY SO MUCH AND SHE FITS SO WELL SO HAVE SOME EXPOSITION, IT MAY BE CRUD AND TERRIBLE BUT HOD DID IT FEEL GOOD TO WRITE AAAAAAAAA

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financevisionary · 7 years

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A psychology professor explains 5 easy ways to trick yourself into spending less money

You know that if you do sufficient abdominal crunches and also jumping jacks, your belly will certainly obtain stronger and also you'll lose some weight.

According to psychology specialists, the mind is just one more muscle mass that functions the very same way.

If you work out the mind, you can strengthen your financial wellness, as well as shed several of that money-related anxiety.

We asked Ryan T. Howell, Ph.D, a Partner Lecturer in the Psychology Division at San Francisco State University and also Co-founder of Beyond the Acquisition, a think storage tank concerning how as well as why people invest money, to clarify exactly how you could make use of the power of the thoughts to fool on your own right into buying less, paying for debt, and also conserving more.

1. Post visual pointers of your economic targets in critical spots.

Saving for something large, like a getaway? Or attempting to obtain your charge card balance down to zero?

Place a visual tip in locations you take a look at a lot.

For example, print out a picture of your next excellent getaway destination, as well as cover it around your debit card, or transform the background picture on your cell phone.

If you're a large on-line customer, yet really want to rub out your credit card financial obligation, transform the background graphic on your computer system display to a huge body fat zero.

'This assists take the emotional exhilaration from purchasing and makes it a deliberative, cognitive process,' Ryan says.

2. Stick with budgeting devices and apps, even when they make you really feel bad.

You downloaded an app like Spending Tracker or ultimately linked all your accounts with among our recommending budgeting tools.

Feels excellent to take command of your funds, right?

Yes — for a while.

Don't be startled if you begin to really feel depressed as soon as you start actually getting in numbers regarding purchases, or seeing-- in those cool, colored Mint charts-- just how away your budget you went.

'These tools have made it so easy and very easy to track money,' Ryan says. 'However know-how can be unpleasant. It unenjoyable to understand you're not doing well at something.'

But persevere, Ryan encourages. 'It's like workout,' he states. 'In the beginning, it's unpleasant. Then you start to appreciate it, or at least realize the uncomfortableness is worth it. Recognizing you invest way too much money isn't fun, however the discomfort that features huge bank card financial obligation is even worse.'

3. Don't purchase upgrades.

Retailers provide upgrades for virtually everything nowadays. In many cases, the upgrade isn't worth the cost.

'Believe about a show or a baseball video game,' Ryan says. 'Is there actually a difference between nosebleeds and also ten rows in front of the nosebleeds? Unless you're paying for an upgrade that will certainly get you behind the dugouts or in the tenth row, do not buy the upgrade.'

4. Wait 24 Hr to purchase any type of unneeded items.

Avoid taking part in retail therapy.

'If you're roaming through a mall aimlessly, and also you're really feeling bad regarding your occupation or another thing, and you view a glossy new phone, you may assume, 'That will certainly make me happy," he says.

But studies reveal the joy that comes with a brand-new investment generally vanishes. All you're left with is the debt from these acquisitions, or much less cash to place in financial savings. The much less cash you have, the much more stressed you'll be. A new study shows that 75 % of millennials state money induces them a substantial quantity of stress.

But occasionally you do require a new phone, or new clothes. When is it OK to make these purchases? When you take 24 Hr to think it over.

'After 24 Hr, you're possibly not making an emotional purchase,' Ryan claims. 'you either actually desire it, or you've decided the purchase will genuinely bring you closer to family as well as close friends.'

5. When purchasing or dining in a restaurant, if the total is much less compared to $ONE HUNDRED, use cash.

The last time I checked out an ATM was over 2 weeks back, when I took out $ONE HUNDRED. It's a pain for me to acquire to an ATM, particularly in winter. Now that I can transfer checks with Chase's mobile application, I have also less of a factor go to an actual bank.

I merely checked my purse, and also I still have $80 there (my husband swiped $20).

Now I've absolutely spent money ever since-- I simply consistently pay with my debit card at establishments and also restaurants.

Even though I recognize I have cash money in my wallet when I'm paying a costs, I'm reluctant to use it. I maintain informing myself I could need it when it come to an emergency situation (although when I consider it, I'm not exactly sure just how money would actually aid me) or if I go to a cash-only dining establishment. Yet when I consider it, that's ridiculous. I could simply quit being so careless and also address Atm machines more.

According to Ryan, your mind will certainly send out a great deal of 'do not do it' signals when you recognize you just have money in your pocket. 'Study shows there's discomfort in paying with cash money,' he says. 'You truly comprehend exactly how much you're parting with when you make use of cash money. You do not have that same experience with plastic.'

You probably should not carry about lots of cash money. Pocketbooks are sometimes shed or stolen. Yet Ryan thinks carrying around $ONE HUNDRED, and making use of that to pay totals as well as tabs will certainly pay off in the lengthy run.

#credit #Debt #your credit

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smallchou · 4 years

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60 Months as Dad

E turned 60 months old today. We celebrated with her favorite dinner of Mac-and-cheese, peas, and carrots. Ivy and I made a terrible mess of some beef short ribs that we subjected my parents to as well; they’re in town for a few weeks. We had a couple of local NYC beers (still struggling to find a decent local IPA). We each had our choice of ice cream for dessert, which E stuck candles into to inspire us to the Nth rendition of Happy Birthday today. It was clear most of the day, temperature hovering within a crisp range of 35-45 degrees F all day long.

Two nights ago I popped awake at 3:30am to the murmuring cries of E next door. Ivy and I did the usual parent silent negotiation of who could pretend to still be asleep for longer. But by the time I started stumbling towards the kids’ room, I was moving pretty quickly because I was actually worried about something.

Gabba and I have been pretty ill over the past week. I spent 36 hours in bed with a triple-digit fever earlier in the week, but he probably would have traded places with me. And what I was worried about was this: E’s birthday party was “two sleeps” away, and if she was really ill… and we had to cancel or postpone it… she would be devastated. DEVASTATED, really. At 37, I’ve only been as emotionally distraught two or three times as a cancellation-worthy illness would’ve made E. All of this ran through my head in the course of just a few steps.

That’s the best explanation of what being a dad of 5- and 3-year olds is like to me.

First, you know so much more than these kids. That birthday parties come and go. That E barely remembers that her fourth birthday party was canceled due to California wildfire smoke. That every other parent attending the party is secretly (or not so secretly) happy to have one less obligation for the weekend. That it will all be FINE. No, really E, it’s OK. I’m sorry this happened, and yes it is the worst, but let’s reschedule and maybe get some ice cream and you’ll feel better. Oh hey, Frozen 2 AND the Nutcracker are this month? High five!

Second, at the same time, you just want these things to be perfect for them. I can’t remember the last time I had as elaborate of a birthday party as every one we’ve planned for E. When I was 10, my parents rented out the arcade venue Aladdin’s Castle. That may have been it. And that’s truly, completely fine by me. But when I think about how devastated E would be… it really hurts with a unique helplessness of parenthood. Because you don’t want to tell her not to care; what is a life, a young life, without that caring. So you can’t also tell her she shouldn’t have cared.

And then third… what the fuck am I doing up at 3:30am in the morning and how much longer does this happen?

It has been a whole year since I’ve written one of these. I didn’t stop trying until several months into this past year. But I found it hard to distinguish the notable differences from month to month. They were 4 and 2 by then basically, and so each month brought fewer leaps forward.

We’ve changed so many things since a year ago. Basically same family, new lives. East coast. Real fall. Real winter. Own a coat, carry an umbrella. NYC. Walk to school. Walk to the office. New work. No car. High-rise living. No idea where we will be a year from now. And fully understand why McCaffrey and Luck never won the Heisman. One thing we were right about: this is the PERFECT age for two kids to have a family adventure.

A few years from now, E’s memory will be so vivid and long, and her thoughts so fast-paced, that who knows how she would take a move. Those are the two personality characteristics that pop out most: vivid memory and linear thinking. She is so observational and pensive, remembering tiny little things and noodling on them silently for days. A few weeks ago, we were walking on a weekend and she suddenly asked why I didn’t wear the parents’ security badge for her school on a lanyard like the other parents. A tiny little thing she observed, bouncing around in her head for days, as she watched parent after parent carry a little plastic badge differently from me. There’s rarely anything that she hasn’t mentally processed to no end.

She loves art, which is why her birthday party was at an art studio. You’ll know this when you see her, because she will tell you very directly, “I am an artist.” I remember being amazed when she was two or three and able to sit and color by herself for an hour on end. And now, sometimes she will just stop mid-play, tell us she is going to go make some art, pull out the supplies herself, and get to it for hours on end, signing each piece with impeccably written all-caps “E T O I V Y” or “T O J A C K”.

This past week she turned to me and asked, “Daddy? This weekend, if it’s nice out, can we go have a picnic in Central Park?” A pretty innocuous and sweet ask by any child. But for E, it’s a really precise question because she both knows that her dad loves to cook, eat, and relax outdoors… and she asked it because she knew that just asking it would make me happy. She does this often now, choosing to do things to make Ivy or me feel better. It is as sweet as it sounds.

Sometimes one piece of her daily prolific art even reads, “E T O G A B B A”, which he diligently appreciates for a few seconds before he races off. He adores her, he just doesn’t have the patience to be held still for quite that amount of time. In the grand scheme of sibling relationships, theirs is one of playfulness, fun, and contrast. He is so sweet and thoughtful, always remembering to get an extra of anything for her. And she knows him so deeply, skillfully convincing him to do dumb shit for her entertainment. And of course, he knows how to get on her nerves when he needs to.

He’s at an age where his emotions will regularly overrun his own logic. “Gabba, can you please help clean up.” “No.” “OK, but no dessert then after dinner. Do you want dessert?” “No.” “But Gabba, don’t you -“ “ No.” The first row of his Responsibility Chart just reads ‘No Whining’, which he has yet to ever earn a star for.

But when he isn’t in a mood… it’s hard to say there’s ever been a sweeter child who ever walked the earth. Snuggles, hugs, giant smiles, total enthusiasm, constant enjoyment of life, clockwork thoughtfulness, wholly inclusive of everyone, wants to try everything, no grudge kept, and oh so friendly. At the doctor’s office yesterday, he eagerly listened to every ask and took part just to try it out. Cotton swab jammed all the way to the back of my throat? Yes please! Three different temperature readings from three different places? Can we do a fourth? I wish that I had the good-natured, positive openness that both he and Ivy have. I’m sure E does as well.

A few weeks ago, putting them to bed, E sat quietly on her bed while I helped Gabba, shifting around in an odd way. I looked at her funny, she froze up, and immediately we were both jumping to her pillow to see what she’d hidden under there. When I pulled it up, 5 Paw Patrol action figures sat there while E plaintively explained that she and Gabba have been plotting and playing Paw Patrol together after bedtime. It’s one of the rare times as a Dad when I’ve felt like I have no idea what’s the “right” thing to do. Honor bedtime or love their friendship?

A running theme of these posts used to be a general regret (paranoia?) about feeling like each thing was happening too fast and then ending too fast. I think in the past year, my mindset has shifted to now just being present in enjoying the moment as it happens and not grasping at last occasions too plaintively. That’s to say that I’ve come to peace with how our lives will turn. All that matters is that I’m still ready if Gabba turns to me tomorrow and requests Sit on your shoulders? while we walk somewhere.

When I burst into their room the other night, E’s birthday party flashing by in front of my eyes, she was luckily *just* cringing from a nightmare and a slight nosebleed. Whew, devastation averted! And right on cue, wide-awake sitting in his bed, was Gabba holding up his pillow, wide-eyed with a huge smile. “Look, daddy! No poo-poo on my pillow!” He was legitimately proud (really, don’t ask), but also hopeful that he would get some of my attention too.

Of course, when I got E all back ready for bed, Gabba asked me to “Daddy, sit in the middle” of their room, as I often do on a small circular rug, talking to them while they go to sleep. And who could refuse these angels. I sat, at 3:57am, listening to their breathing slow and quiet, knowing this could always be the last night they need me this much.

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