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latibulesims · 4 years

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Hello! Could you maybe tell what laptop/computer you use? The one I have can handle the sims 2 but there's some lag (probably because I have 8gb worth of cc lol) and my graphics card isn't the best, so I was wondering if you had any suggestions? :) thanks in advance!

Hii!

The laptop I use is pretty outdated, imo! But here are my specs <3. It’s a Samsung laptop, Windows 7, i3 2.50 GHZ, intel(R) HD Graphics 4000, with a 8.00 GB RAM and 500 GB of space divided between drives (C:) and (D:)

Despite some outdated specs, I think it works relatively well! It hardly ever lags, despite huge downloads folders. But, it does take hours to load, lol. figures. My old downloads folder was 50+ GB and would take 2.5 hours to load, while my newly restarted downloads folder is just about 30 GB and takes an 45 mins-hour. My gameplay downloads folder is also around 10 and takes 20 mins.

That’s it for specs! Hope it helps.

If you’re a sims 2 director who’s struggling to film, I shared some tips on how to avoid a lagging game, from a director’s perspective under the cut c:

OK. So here is a couple of things I do to avoid my game lagging while I try to film:

1 - The newest thing I’ve been doing that I’ve found helps A LOT is something that people have been doing since like the beginning of sims lol and it’s separating your downloads into folders, or, at the very least, body shop CC + buy/build mode CC. What I do is, after using that approach, I load the body shop with my body shop CC only, and make the sims I need for the episode. Then, I place the buy and build mode CC and take out the body shop CC, and package the sims I dressed up earlier in body shop. That way, I would load my game with all the buy/build CC i need, and the body shop CC I need for that specific episode (so, I’d end up with, let’s say, 8 hairs instead of 100). (P.S. don’t forget to include the accessories CC alongside the buy and build mode CC, tho, since they dont package with the sims!).

2 - I avoid heavily decorated neighborhoods!!! Whenever I try and decorate the a neighborhood to look all nice and pretty in the windows of sets while I film, the neighborhood doesnt survive a couple of scenes. Now, I just decorate one (1!) spot in the entire neighborhood and strategically place every lot i need in that same spot thats surrounded by building decorations and trees lol.

3 - Unless I absolutely need to, I always avoid having more than 8 sims in one lot. I feel like my game tends to lag/crash a lot when I do. Alternatives I use: If you need to make it look like the room is crowded (i.e. party), try and move the 5-6 sims you’re working with to fit in the angle you’re currently using. It may get hectic moving the sims from one angle to the other, but it beats your game crashing/lagging every 5 mins. :’) And you can always use deco sims, though I try my best to always avoid that because I don’t like how still they are vs. the sims that are being filmed

4 - I never use full sets. lol. that shit lags and crashes my game soooooo often, especially with how heavily decorated my lots usually are. Instead, I make every room I need a set independent from any other room. For example, if I have a scene in the main kitchen, that’ll be a lot by itself. When my sims move from the kitchen to the living room, I log them out from the “kitchen” lot, and into the “living room” lot. I know it sounds like a lot of work, but trust me, it has saved me from so much unnecessary lagging and crashing when you go from a 2-story heavily decorated home to one (maybe two, if im feeling dangerous) rooms. Back in 2017, I shared four sets that showcase how my sets usually look like in series (skip to 5:55). Think of the lots as....sets from tv shows. Where the actors go from one cluster of a room to another lol. P.S. I build the exterior as a separate lot as well, and shoot however many shots i need of it before I move on to the interior sets to start filming

5 - Don’t overwork your laptop/computer. Now, this has nothing to do with CC, but i’ve found that the game usually lags while I film (With Fraps, sometimes dropping the framerate to 2 frames per minute), because I have other programs on like Sony Vegas or Photoshop. Try and have the sims 2 and fraps being the only programs you have open when you film, and see if that helps.

Hope you found any of these tips helpful!! <3 Good luck with your game!

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a-fritterer · 4 years

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@mytalkingraccoon , I thought I’ll slide it because of the number of questions but ended up doing it anyway 👀 Thank you!!! 🤗🥰gonna tag @literallybina , @purrrrrrr @supergeek1999

1. Think of the last person who said I love you, do you think they meant it? I think my father said that to me, so of course he meant it.

2. Would you date an 18-year-old at the age you are now? I’m an aro, dating doesn’t interest me. Also that person would be a child compared to me.

3. When’s the last time you were aggravated and happy at the same time? Can’t recall.

4. Would you ever smile at a stranger? I’m quite shy.

5. Is there someone mad because you’re dating/talking to the person you are? I don’t think so.

6. Have you heard a song that reminds you of someone today? no

7. What exactly are you wearing right now? a BBC Sherlock t-shirt and trousers

8. How often do you listen to music? everyday

9. Do you wear jeans or sweats more? jeans

10. Do you think your life will change dramatically before 2014? I hate my life before 2014 (not entirely but mostly) and my life started changing after 2014.

11. Are you a social or an antisocial person? social with friends, anti-social with relatives and others.

12. Have you ever kissed someone whose name begins with the letter ‘A’? does my dad count?

13. What about ‘R’? never kissed anyone other than my family 😶

14. Can you drive a stick shift? I can't drive but want to learn it.

15. Do you care if people talk badly about you? I hate myself so fucking much but I can’t care less about others hating on me.

16. Are you going out of town soon? No

17. When was the last time you cried? Just now. Demons from my past paid me a visit uwu and my life is shit rn.

18. Have you ever told someone you loved them? told my friends

19. If you could change your eye color, would you? I’ve black eyes which feels mundane. I wish I had eyes like Benedict Cumberbatch.

20. Is there a boy who you would do absolutely everything for? for some friends’ I think.

21. Name something you dislike about the day you’re having. Not being enough productive and being caught up in misunderstanding and unnecessary drama.

22. Is it cute when guys kiss you on your forehead? How can I know? 👀

23. Are you dating the last person you talked to? I never dated anyone

24. What are you sitting on right now? my bed

25. Does anyone regularly (other than family) tell you they love you? no

26. Have you ever wanted someone you couldn’t have? BTS Ot7 and Benedict Cumberbatch

27. Who was the last person you talked to before you went to bed last night? a friend, on facebook

28. Do you get a lot of colds? I’ve sinusities so yeah

29. Where is the shirt you are wearing from? an online shop run by a batchmate of mine

30. Does anyone hate you? May be. My brain says that I’m someone to be hated

31. Do you have any empty alcohol bottles hidden somewhere in your room? I never drink

32. Do you like watching scary movies? I’m a horror junkie

33. Do you want your tongue pierced? nooooooo

34. If you had to delete one year of your life completely, which would it be? I think this one

35. Did you have a dream last night? I forgot already

36. When was the last time you told someone you loved them? can’t really recall

37. Do you think you’ll be married in 5 years? I don’t want to be married in my life

38. Do you think someone has feelings for you? I don’t think so

39. Do you think someone is thinking about you right now? nah

40. Did you have a good day yesterday? nope

41. Think back 2 months ago; were you in a relationship? no

42. In the next 48 hours, will you hang out with a girl? no

43. Has anyone told you they don’t want to ever lose you? yes

44. What’s the best part about school? nothing. my school life pretty much sucked and I hate that version of me who went to school.

45. Do you have any pictures on your Facebook? I do

46. Do you ever pass notes to your friends in school? that was a long time ago, can’t recall.

47. Do you replay things that have happened in your head? all the fucking time

48. Were you single over the last summer? I’m forever happily single 🥰

49. Is your life anything like it was two years ago? nope

50. What are you supposed to be doing right now? go to sleep

51. Do you hate the last guy you had a conversation with? nope. He’s a really good friend of mine.

52. Are you nice to everyone? I try to be.

53. Have you ever liked someone you didn’t expect to? not romantically but yes

54. Do you think you can last in a relationship for 6 months and not cheat? I don’t want to be in one in the first place.

55. Are you good at hiding your feelings? sometimes

56. Do you think you like someone? nope

57. Have you kissed someone whose name starts with a ‘J’? never

58. Do you prefer to be friends with girls or boys? Boys. I find them cool to talk with.

59. Has anyone of your friends ever seen you cry? yes

60. Do you hate anyone? only myself and myself only

61. How’s your heart? morbidly fine

62. Is there something that happened in your past that you hate talking about? yes

63. Have you ever cried over a guy? never

64. Who is probably talking a load of crap about you right now? Really don’t know

65. Are your toenails painted pink? i don’t use nailpolish

66. Will your next kiss be a mistake? not interested in kissing anyone

67. Girls love it when boyfriends cry; correct? I have no idea

68. Have your pants ever fallen down in public? nope

69. Who was the last person you were on the phone with? a friend of mine

70. How do you look right now? ugly

71. Do you have someone you can be your complete self around? yes

72. Can you commit to one person? i feel suffocated to imagine it even

73. Do you have someone of the opposite sex you can tell everything to? no

74. Have you ever felt replaced? yes

75. Did you wake up cranky? no

76. Are you a jealous person? no

77. Are relationships ever worth it? i don’t know cause i have no experience

78. Anyone you’re giving up on? no

79. Currently wanting to see anyone? no

80. Name something you have to do tomorrow? help my mom to learn how to use the new electric oven

81. Last person you cried in front of? mom

82. Is there someone you will never forget? quite a few

83. Do you think the person you have feelings for is protective of you? I’ve no feelings for anybody 😅

84. If the person you wish to be with were with you, what would you be doing right now? Yoongi? I’d faint

85. Are you over your past? i think i can never 🙃

86. Have you ever liked one of your best friends of the opposite sex? never.

87. Is there anyone you can tell EVERYTHING to? no

88. If your first true love knocked on your door with apology and presents, would you accept? i never had anyone like that

89. So, the last person you kissed just happens to arrive at your door at 3AM; do you let them in? when i was a child i kissed my parents and that’s it 😶that was more than 16 years ago lol

90. Have you ever liked someone who your friends hated? no

91. Will you be in a relationship in 2 months? never 😂😂😂

92. Is there anyone you know with the name Michael? in my country there’s no chance to meet someone named like that

93. Have you ever kissed a Matthew? never 👀

94. Were you in a relationship in January? How was it going? I was in a dark place in January 🖕

95. Were you happy with the person you liked in March? I didn’t like anybody in March

96. Don’t tell me lies, is the last person you texted attractive? she’s beautiful

97. Who do you have texts from? mobile operator, banks and some friends

98. If the person you like says they like someone else, what would you say? 🤷‍♀️

99. Have you ever kissed someone older than you? i never kissed anyone lol

100. Who’s in your profile picture with you? my profile picture is Min Yoonji

101. Ever kissed under fireworks? never even if I’d the chance

102. Has anybody ever given you butterflies? honestly can’t remember

#thanks for tagging <3 #done!#i had to use my stupid pc for this #had to answer between no and never cause i'm an aro #so it's a bit annoying even

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fatathlon · 5 years

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Race Report: Greater Nashua Sprint Triathlon

My first triathlon of 2019 was a sprint distance race held in southern New Hampshire, called the Greater Nashua Sprint Triathlon. I settled on this race in particular after several months of research, trying to find a race that was both within driving distance and lined up with my training schedule for my 70.3 race. I didn’t know anything about it other than what I found on the website and Facebook page, but it was the 10th annual running of the event, so it seemed likely to be a well-organized race.

Pre-Race

An added bonus to this race was that my wife’s parents and brother live just an hour away from the race location, so we were all able to stay with them and combine it into a family visit. It’s a huge benefit to race day preparations to be in a comfortable location with family before an event, so I’m grateful we were able to have that opportunity. I went to bed at the same time as my kids, and actually managed to sleep through most of the night. I only woke up once, at about 3 AM, and then drifted in and out until about 5, when I got up.

Breakfast was my customary bowl of oatmeal flavored with maple syrup with a coffee. While I had the syrup out, I took the opportunity to fill my gel bottle. I still wasn’t sure if I would even use fuel during the race, because it was so short, but I figured it couldn’t hurt to have it along.

Breakfast

Race Fuel

Nice morning view

I had everything pretty much ready to go the night before, so all I had to do in the morning was load my bike, put my transition bag in the car, and head out. The drive was uneventful. As I got close to Nashua, I started to see more and more cars carrying bikes. It wasn’t long before I saw a fully decked out Quintana Roo on the back of a pickup. Welcome to New Hampshire.

Parking was an absolute nightmare. There was a lot designated for racers, which was the entire area around a local school, but it was already packed to the gills by the time I arrived. I ended up having to park underneath a swing set. I checked the air in my tires at my car, put my transition bag on my bag and rode to the transition area.

Transition was pretty well organized, with everyone having a marked spot on the racks. Once again my bike was too tall to fit very well on the rack. The saddle was too high to easily get it under the bar, and then there wasn’t enough of a hang to keep it on there securely. Not much I could do about it, so I set up my transition stuff and went to get body-marked, check out the transition routes, and wander down to the water.

My transition setup. My rear wheel is basically on the ground.

There were about 15 minutes of announcements before the race, which felt like they took forever. I tried to keep my arms moving, doing some arm circles and such, but mostly just stood around feeling my springs coil. Finally, they started calling waves. Everyone had an assigned wave number, and when your wave was called, you went down to a dock area to check-in and queue up for the start.

Swim

This was my first race wearing a wetsuit. It was also my first race with a wave start. It cheated everyone out of some time, because the timing mat was on the dock and the waves treaded water for a minute or two before actually starting. But at least everyone lost the same amount of time, so it didn’t really matter.

I put some water on the back of my neck just before jumping in, but it felt like a warm bath. I was prepared for a cold shock when stepped off the dock, but it was just balmy. I grabbed the start line rope and floated until the starter gave us the go signal, then I was off.

One of the first waves heading out

Almost immediately, I felt like something was wrong. I wasn’t more than 30 seconds into it and I felt absolutely awful. I thought I might be getting sick. Was I even moving? I couldn’t really tell. My line was way off, too, and I kept veering to the right. I tried to focus on my technique and things got a little better. I decided that whatever I was feeling, it wasn’t getting any worse, so I would just push through it. I had done enough swim training to know that I wouldn’t suddenly drown or anything, especially while wearing a buoyant wetsuit. The worst case was that my arm strength would just give out, and it hadn’t yet. So there was no reason to stop. On I went.

About halfway through the loop, I started catching some people. I have no idea if they were in my wave or the wave before mine, or possibly the wave after mine, having gotten ahead of me at the start. I didn’t try to swim over anyone but I didn’t really seem them coming, either, so some contact was inevitable.

I hadn’t set a goal time for the swim, but from experience I expected something between 10-15 minutes in the back of my mind. When I finally stood up to exit, it felt like it had been twice that, but I figured realistically it was maybe 12 minutes.

I looked at my watch and saw an 8. Suddenly things made a little more sense. I had been going faster — much faster — than I thought. No wonder I felt like my chest was going to explode.

Official Swim Time: 8:49 (.3 mi) – 1:41/100 yd 7/32 in age group; 34/414 overall

T1 sent us up a sandy path through the woods to the grassy area where the bikes were. There were wetsuit strippers waiting for us, which was awesome. I pulled my wetsuit down below my waist, slid into home on the tarp, and my suit was popped off before I even knew what was happening. I thanked the volunteers and headed to my bike.

About to get stripped

I had toyed a bit with leaving my shoes on my bike with rubber bands, but ultimately couldn’t really figure out how to do it so it worked properly, and I was worried about the rubber bands getting caught in my gears, so I decided to just put my shoes on in transition, run the bike out, and clip in. I certainly wasn’t going to try a flying mount, so this was a reasonable option for me. At the last second I grabbed my maple syrup bottle and slid it into my tri suit pocket.

Official T1 time: 3:13 – 91/414 overall

Bike

The bike route was very short, and very flat. I’d only done three previous races before this one, but this was the shortest and flattest by far. I had been doing a lot of mental gymnastics about the bike leg in the days leading up to the race, debating my approach. Overall, I wanted this race to be something of a practice session for my 70.3 — transition logistics, using a wetsuit, etc. I thought about also extending that to pacing, to practice the mental and emotional control required to slow myself down at the start of the bike leg so that I would be able to hold the right pace throughout, and then have enough left over for the run. But as soon as I was clipped in, that decision was made. It was go time.

Because I didn’t have any pacing or power targets, I ended up watching my heart rate most of all while out on the course, followed by my speed. My heart rate was shockingly high compared to the levels I was used to seeing during my training, which is predominantly spent in zone 2. But I knew that wasn’t necessarily a problem. The race was short enough that I could work at or above threshold for the whole thing. They call it a sprint for a reason, after all.

The other fun thing about a sprint is that passing someone on the bike leg is usually permanent. In a longer race, it can often be just the first of two meetings, the second of which being when they come back and smoke you on the run. But in a sprint, they are more likely to run out of road if you go full throttle on the bike. Since it was a wave start, I knew that passing people was not an entirely accurate representation of my place in the field. But it was motivating anyway. So I reeled in as many people as I could, and made sure that nobody passed me. The best part was passing those $6,000 tri bikes on my gravel bike with regular old drop bars.

As it turned out, I was glad to have my maple syrup on board. I took a couple hits, one partway through and one just before T2. It felt helpful, and made me realize that I would probably need more fuel than I had been thinking during my longer race in July.

The bike course covered, I had a clean dismount just at the line, and ran my bike in to the transition area again.

Official Bike Time: 25:45 (9.6 mi) – 22.4/mph 4/32 in age group; 18/414 overall

T2 was my slowest performance on the day, relative to the field. I didn’t deliberately go slow, but I wasn’t rushing, either. I’m pretty particular about how my shoe lace-up feels, and that combined with the socks I use (which are not super easy to get on) probably accounted for my slow time. But I made it out on the run with everything I needed and feeling pretty good, so I wasn’t too worried about blitzing through T2.

Official time: 1:51 – 313/414 overall

Run

I expected to be running fast out of transition, having experienced that phenomenon before. Adrenaline is high and you are excited to just get going, and before you know it you’re running way faster than you expected. I checked my watch after a couple hundred yards and saw I was running close to 7:30 min/mi, which is very fast for me. For reference, I ran all of my sprints last year at around 9:00 min/mi. My first reaction was to feel like I needed to back off, slow down and find a more conservative pace, but then I remembered it was only 3.1 miles. I was able to hold a strong pace through the swim and bike, why not the run? Might as well go for it, and see how long I could hold it before I slowed down. The worst case was that my pace would slow for the back half of the race, but I knew I would finish no matter what. Go time continued.

I focused on my cadence through most of the run, trying to keep the rhythm even and high. That seems to be my key to running fast (such that “fast” is, for me), when I need to. If I think about ‘running fast,’ it’s harder to do, but if I just focus on my cadence, it’s easier for some reason.

The run was also a very flat course, with only a couple slight inclines, when my pace dipped closer to 8:00 min/mi. I was able to hold my cadence pretty well throughout. Two or three people passed me, including a 60+ year old woman and a kid, wearing the race t-shirt. Sigh. But overall I held my pace and I felt strong throughout.

By the time the last half-mile came around, I was starting to feel it, particularly in my hips and my abdominals. I was definitely on the edge, pushing to maintain the pace. There wasn’t much of anything left for a late surge, all I could do was hold what I had through the chute and over the finish line.

Official Run Time: 24:19 (3.1 mi) – 7:50/mi 11/32 in age group; 65/414 overall

Overall Results: Time: 1:03:55 5/32 in age group; 34/219 by gender; 36/414 overall

Post Race & Summary

The race venue had a lot of activities for kids, which was great for when my family arrived. There were at least three bouncy houses, plus a clown making balloon animals, and kid-friendly food. The food was great, and there was tons of it, all of it free as far as I could tell, at least for racers. It wasn’t just bananas and bagels, there was an entire sandwich buffet, flatbread pizza, Italian ice, all kinds of things. The only real negatives for me about the race organization and venue were parking and the lack of a professional race photographer (there were only official volunteers, who took substandard photos and whose coverage was incomplete). Otherwise, it was a well-organized and fun race on a decent course.

As far as my performance goes, I came away a little surprised and with a lot to think about. I had definitely underestimated my potential in the water and on the run. I really didn’t have any idea that I could swim or run that fast over any distance. Almost immediately, I started thinking ahead to July, and trying to sort out what that means for my 70.3. Obviously I won’t be racing at these speeds at that distance. But my personal bar has been raised, there’s no getting around that. Now I have the task of handling that knowledge without it infiltrating my head in a negative way. Expectations for a race are not usually helpful.

I tried to examine whether I could have gone any faster, any harder, improved in any area in order to jump to the 1st-3rd place podium from my 5th place spot. I would have had to be about 6 mins faster to do that. Certainly I was maxed on the swim. I don’t think I was at maximum capacity on the bike, but I was fairly close. The run didn’t have a whole lot of room to give, either. When I look at the actual times between 5th (me) and 3rd, here’s what I find:

PlaceSwimT1BikeT2RunTotal3rd8:202:2525:390:3521:0958:065th (me)8:493:1325:561:5124:191:03:55Difference:0:290:480:171:163:105:49

Clearly the majority of time lost was on the run. That isn’t surprising to me, since I’ve never been a fast runner. But I’m encouraged, because I’m way faster than I used to be. The next biggest deficit was T2, followed relatively closely by T1. The differences on the swim and the bike combined could be easily surmounted by improving just my transitions alone. Or I could have pushed a bit harder on the climbs (such as they were) on the bike and probably wiped out a lot of that time. But most of the improvement work to be done is clearly in my run.

Is this a microcosm of what I can expect at longer distance? It will be interesting to see how the ratios play out there. I’d also be interested in comparing these relative results to my results from last year’s sprints. That is, how much slower — relative to the field — was I in transition vs. the bike leg, or run leg. Maybe that will be a good subject for a future post. You can’t compare races 1:1, but I think you can get a sense of how the relative balance of everything plays out, and what that means for your skill set and fitness level. If nothing else, it’s an interesting diversion.

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martinlawless · 3 years

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Velo-Schils BMCR Double Circuit Races

2 x Cat ABCD races 9 May 2021 Northern Gateway Sports Park, Colchester

The Northern Gateway Sports Park is a rubbish name for a really good brand new facility on the edge of Colchester. It features a one-mile cycle circuit loop. The Velo-Schils BMCR races there caught my eye as it was a chance to check it out.

This would be my first BMCR race and partly a plan to focus more and more on veteran’s racing, with a view to having a good go at some of the Vet 50+ races next year. The 30 spaces filled up pretty fast and I scanned the start list beforehand and did a crude calculation of who I might be able to get the best of, and who was better than me. My slide rule suggested I would be 14th.

I packed well in advance. It’s nice to feel prepared. However, with 48 hrs to go, my rear wheel decided to fail. It is on its last legs. Or maybe even finished. Luckily, a word out through Strava and I had several offers of a spare wheel. I also found time to see Richard in Ashwell for some TLC on the wheel to patch it up as best as could be done.

The drive over is quite long, but it’s very easy and I’m there without fuss. The facility is really new. It reminds me of Lee Valley Velodrome in some ways: layout and general buzz. The circuit has a similar vibe too.

The loop is really quite straightforward, making it fast. The bends are mostly gentle, it’s as good as flat, so every corner is attacked at speed. It is a flatter version of the Lee Valley circuit, without the dead-ish corner at the far end. An MK Bowl-Lee Valley lovechild. It does have an oddly sketchy chicane - near the finish line too. In itself not a bad challenge, but the run off is into chunky gravel and pretty certain disaster if you need to ride into it. I would recommend they fringe it with some safer rideable edges. Like they have at Lee Valley.

I arrive in good time, register and pin up and get a good 20 minutes easy rollering in. Mostly to wake the driving legs up. It’s warm with a light breeze for the first race. This would be a double race event. Each half-hour race, half an hour apart. I have brief chats with CC Luton’s Matt who I met at the Ashwell chaingang a few weeks ago. And I get to congratulate Valentino on his great 6th place at last weekend’s Hog Hill race. I twiddle away in the car park whilst watching the 60+ age category race and hope I’ll be as fit and fast as those guys one day in the future.

We set off on a neutralised lap. We’re going clockwise. I hear later that British Cycling won’t approve the course to go anti-clockwise. But can’t work out why. Going clockwise means hitting the chicane hard near the finish line and adds considerable drama.

We glide over the start line, the flag goes and we’re off and full gas. As I’ve literally never raced a millimetre of the nice tarmac, I choose to tuck inside the bunch for the first few laps to try and figure out the best lines. It’s a northerly wind and I get into a gliding rhythm of drifting from one side of the bunch line to the other in search of shade from the breeze. At times, the bunch seem indifferent to the optimal protection from the wind, which is good news to me. I find out that the first left bend is too tricky to try and jump on the inside. It’s too tight and you lose all your speed. The far bend that brings on the return leg is gentle and swooping and quite easy to find the right line except for when you get over the rise where you need to be careful not to clip off the left edge of the track. There’s a significant drop in height to the left. If you come off the track here, it would be interesting to see if you could claw back on OK.

The return leg of the lap is gentle in curve. This will most often be a headwind and possibly where a break would most commonly be made or consolidated.

Then, turning to the lap start/finish, there’s a chicane. If you’re not being observant, it will catch you out and you’re off into the heavy gravel stuff. Past here and it’s a dash to the line. Really short.

After a short while I’m conscious of the burn I’m making being at the back. Too much braking and surging. Wasted watts. I try and climb higher into the bunch and have an easier time. I notice many riders are not carrying a bottle but I do - to keep the airways clear and cool and to swig and signal when you want to communicate you’re not going to push hard on the front.

There are some great riders in the mix and I am aware my chances of any success lies in keeping it a bunch and going long at the end. There are some brave moves at a breakaway. But everyone is too fresh to let anything go. Having said that, in to the last lap and one rider has a certain gap while we others chase down the rest of the places. I have a good go at things with half a lap to go and find myself in a decent position where there’s good momentum. It seems it won’t be a slow - then manic surging - finish. My least favourite race finish. We swoop the final corner and everyone is pretty locked into their position. I have a clean run in and am happy to come in 10th, 4th in Age Category (B, 45-49).

We clear the course, there’s a bit of banter and I make my way back to the rollers for 10 minutes to keep the legs turning ahead of race 2. It’s now hotter. The bike computer is saying 26 degrees, with heat bouncing off the tarmac. It’s also significantly windier.

Fresh energy drink. Another gel. A little chewy bar. An apple. We’re off into race 2. I can feel the lack of freshness this time but also know that others will feel it too. It’s a relaxed start and one guy goes rogue over the chicane and cuts across the course, to prove his cyclo-cross skills and maybe to make a point on this pokey-out bit. Laughter over, it dials up. Soon, it’s hot wattage again. I feel like I’m in the Ashwell chaingang, “lap 3”, where it’s biting but doable. I can feel we’re dropping riders here and soon start to see some on the opposing part of the track. But I’m doing OK and enjoying learning the curves. At one point I see Valentino and a few others consolidate a break and think that looks good. I breathe in a make a burst over to them. I’m pleased to have made the leap. Unfortunately, my effort wasn’t quite a clean break and I pull the bunch with me too much. But, I’m pleased to have been able to apply this effort without too much trouble.

Fresh legs. My strategy to get to today with fresh legs looked like this:

Sunday, hard short Zwift crit, full beans for 22 mins.

Monday, easy 2.5hrs road ride

Tuesday, hard Ashwell chaingang, 1 hr 15 mins

Wednesday, hard Ashwell 10m TT, 23 mins 40 secs.

Thursday, nothing really. Home-made 40 mins HIT gym session, + 5k light run.

Friday, 20 miles easy morning tailwind ride. Was thinking about a Zwift crit too, but exhausted by a stressful day at work.

Saturday, nothing. Sports physio in the afternoon.

Sunday, racin’. 48hrs of fresh legs.

I enjoy the level-headedness of my co-riders. No stoopid moves. Though one rider does lurch to the left and I have to be evasive to avoid getting chopped. A Rapha CC rider observes this and raises his eyebrows at me and laughs, while I roll my eyes invisibly from behind my fancy new shades. Drama - but no drama - sort of thing. Grown ups.

OK. Last few laps. I don’t quite know how, but I read the lap counter wrong. On reflection, I may have read “3 laps to go” as the sign was being put out - not to announce it was actually “3 laps to go”. Anyway, for whatever reason, when I see the Colourtech rider, followed by the nippy Stow CC rider ping off the front with what I think is the final lap, I go with. I cross the line and hear the bell and don’t see the chequered flag. Oops. Racing is planning and opportunism. What to do now? Without much thought, I figure, I may as well give it full beans and see what happens. There are no points to score this season. Colourtech chap is significantly ahead and not interested in teaming up. Stow CC fella is burning up fast and I’m catching him. But I’m frazzling quickly too. The bunch are around 8-10 bike lengths behind. Into the headwind and I can see and feel this is a desperate attempt to beat the bunch. They are not relenting and I am dipping below 25mph. This is hopeless.

Stow elbows me to take the front but my help is feeble. Into the final big bend and I can hear the wheels of the bunch. I’m pedalling squares in the final short sprint and swamped. 11th, 4th in Age Category again (B, 45-49). Ah well. I had a go. This might have worked if I had been allowed to escape with half a lap to go. Something to think about for another time. It was good to pressure the bunch and I will think about such a move again in the future. I need to use my TT more in races.

Race over. We’re all done. I say bye to Mark, Valentino and several other of my competitors for the day and get home without fuss. I think about a celebratory McDonalds from the one opposite the park, but the 40 car queue puts me right off an it’s a bobbins Wild Bean Cafe BP garage americano and a banana and clementine from my food bag instead.

I look forward to more adventures here and more BMCR racing too.

Strava links: https://www.strava.com/activities/5266417763 https://www.strava.com/activities/5266971821

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99 q/a for 2017

1. What’s the toughest decision you made today? To get out of bed after a 3 hour nap.

2. What’s the toughest decision you made this year? I would say turning around at the airport, not going to Moscow, deciding my mental health is more important than that trip. However, I was just following my fear, which is quite an easy feeling to follow. And I have not once found myself second guessing that call. I am not one to dwell too much on decisions like that. I honestly contemplate more about what I’m having for dinner, or what underwear to buy – and I always end up regretting or celebrating those decisions more.

3. What’s the toughest decision you ever made? Once I spent over an hour deciding if I wanted carbonara or caciatora. I went with caciatora, and that day I learned that if you are in doubt, you should always go with what your dinner company orders. My dad got carbonara, and it was out of this world. If you order the same thing as your date, it might still be the lesser option, but at least you will not know what you are missing. As an intellectual, this is one of the conclusions I’m the most proud of.

4. What have you forgotten? Almost all the math I was taught in high school.

5. If you were guaranteed the answer to one question, what would it be? I would love to know who is answering me, and how they got the ability to answer any question ever.

6. What’s it like being you right now? Better than it has been. A lot better. I’d say good.

7. What makes you nostalgic? Lenny Kravitz, long car rides, the soundtrack of midsummer murders and the smell of old Swedish cabin in a Småland forest (we all know that smell).

8. If you had two hours left on earth what would you do? Sit close to my parents, and talk about our life together. And tell them how grateful I am and how happy they’ve made me.

9. What’s the most beautiful word in the world? The Swedish Blockchoklad or the Russian Nemnoga

10. Who makes you laugh more than anyone? Alex, no doubt.

11. What did your father teach you? How to show affection, how to make people laugh, how to interact with strangers, how to put together a good outfit, how to cook and pretty much everything I know on economy and religion. And how much it means to have amazing parents that never, not even once, let you down.

12. What did your mother teach you? How to not give a shit about anyone’s opinion, how to appreciate simplicity, how to be a storyteller, how to calm down when afraid, how to love without giving yourself up, how to be badass and pretty much everything I know on literature, self-esteem and really bad British crime stories. And how much it means to have amazing parents that never, not even once, let you down.

13. What’s the best gift you’ve ever given? An orange moose I gave to my dad. It was really cheap and dumb, but he had just been diagnosed with a chronical disease (he is much better now) and everything just seemed to fall apart. So I did what any good daughter would do, I bought him a stuffed animal. It made him smile. And he still keeps it by his bedside. It’s called the vomit moose, since that was the most… obvious symptom at the time.

14. Best gift you ever received? My friend Lin gave me a card once with pictures and drawings of us. I love it and still have it ten years later.

15. How many times a day do you look in the mirror? Way too many.

16. What do you bring most to a friendship? I’d like to think I am funny. I talk too much, and always about the wrong and often quite strange things, but when I’m in the right mood and they’re in the right mood; I’d say I am funny.

17. If 100 people in your age group were selected randomly, how many do you think they’d find leading a happier life than you? Very few if we are talking happy as in privileged. I am so very lucky and have had so many fortunate turns in my life.

18. What is or was your best subject in school? Social science.

19. What activity do you do that makes you feel most like yourself? Writing.

20. What makes you feel supported? I do. (Wow, I am actually quite proud of that answer, but it is true. Sometimes I look for help or motivation in others, but confidence and shit I truthfully only find in myself).

21. Whom do you secretly admire? Secretly? No one. I admire a lot of people, and I think I make sure to tell them.

22. What time of the day do you feel the most energetic and what do you usually do in those moments? Noon. Usually waste that energy on procrastination.

23. What’s something you never leave home without? Pants.

24. What’s a recurring dream you have? Teeth falling out. Or organs. I quite often have nightmares about some stuff that is supposed to be inside or attached to my body suddenly isn’t.

25. What makes you feel safe? Blankets and tea.

26. What’s the best thing that ever happened to you? Discovering international law as my field of work.

27. What do you want people to say about you once you’re gone? That I was smart.

28. What’s the coolest thing about science? Well… let’s go with nature science, because my field of research is not cool at all. I think it’s about the fact that nature is there. It’s not something we invent or solve, it’s something we discover. It’s all written, all the answers are out there somewhere. All the equations, all the numbers, they all correspond to a reality we only see fragments of. It’s like humanity is reading a book together, and the physicists and biologists flip the pages. And for each chapter we find out more and more about how the world around us works.

29. What’s the best money you ever spent? My skinny, black jeans.

30. What’s a bad habit you have? Listening to bad music. I don’t want to support sexist or racist producers. Still here I am, having my playlists filled with pop about grabbing pussies. I’m also weirdly addicted to marzipan.

31. What are you grateful for? My professors and a free education.

32. Whom are you envious of? Almost everyone. But it varies, passes and comes back. It depends on the day. Or the hour.

33. What’s an image you’ll never forget? Well, I have to go with a few summers ago when me and a former classmate ended up skinny dipping in a sunset down at Österlen. But actually, the first thing that came to mind was the real holocaust footage that was included in the TV-show The Promise. I had to leave the room, could not finish the series and I still think about it quite often.

34. Describe a near-death experience. My brain thinks I have one daily, but I don’t think I’ve ever had one. Once I got my luggage lost in Russia, and we had to drive around downtown St Petersburg for hours in a shady cab. It was all fine and no hostile environment what so ever, but when I tell the story it really sounds quite near-death.

35. If you had a clone, what would you have the clone do? Dishes.

36. What’s your idea of Heaven? A lot of cozy spots by windows with rain outside. Good food, good tea and good conversation. A book shelf would be nice too.

37. What’s your idea Hell? Bad food, bad tea and bad conversation.

38. When did you know? Did I ever?

39. What can you do better? I could be more structured. I literally have no routines at all.

40. When are you most yourself? When I am alone, covered in loud music.

41. What superpower would you most like to have? Time travelling but without all the complicated world-war-shit to come with it.

42. If you were granted three wishes, what would you do with the second wish? Fix up the UN.

43. What is your actual superpower? I am very, very analytic. I am also amazing at app games.

44. If you won 100 million dollars, what would you buy first? I would love to own a goat. But well, that’s more of a management problem than an actual money problem.

45. What's the best sound in the world? Waves. Or someone biting in chocolate.

46. What’s perfect about your life? My parents. And Amanda. She is a wonderful person.

47. What song do you sing only when you’re alone and what memory does it bring back? Min Kärlek av Shirley Clamp. And there is no memories connected, it’s just fucking brilliant.

48. Describe a moment you were so embarrassed you wanted to disappear. When I was 8 we had a quiz in class, and I answered cow instead of turtle (I will NOT tell you the question).

49. How many times a day do you think about money? Every time I use it.

50. Who has been the biggest influence on you in your relationship to money? My parents.

51. What's one thing you're certain of? Cows don’t have shells.

52. Describe one of your colossal failures. I think I just did.

53. What makes you cringe? People trying to make memes a thing you can refer to in real life.

54. What does your inner voice tell you? To shut up. I tell it the same.

55. What crime have you considered committing? I don’t even bike without a helmet. I am a pussy.

56. What's great about your mom? Her hair is amazing.

57. What’s great about your dad? His hair is not so very amazing (and I inherited it) but he has other good qualities. He collects post-cards for example. That’s pretty cool.

58. Which day would you gladly re-live? The day in third grade when I won the egg-cracking championship at our school.

59. What are you awesome at? Egg-cracking, obviously.

60. What do you want people you meet for the first time to think about you? That I seem decent.

61. When were you most afraid? Berlin, 2014.

62. What are you terrible at but love to do anyway? Sex, probably.

63. What weapon would you carry during the Zombie Apocalypse? An axe or a sword. Or a nuke, if bad goes to worse.

64. Which of your five senses would you keep if you could only keep one? I would like to hear shit.

65. What’s something you love to make? Pancakes.

66. What do you cook better than anyone? This weird ass pasta with butter. It’s unhealthy but so damn good.

67. What do you wish you’d invented? The airplane. Or well… the flying machine or whatever it was called when it was invented.

68. What would you like to invent? A new UN system.

69. Out of 100 random people, where would you rank yourself in terms of your intelligence? Pretty high.

70. Where do you want to be right now? Venice.

71. If you could be someone else for a day who would it be and why? Graham Norton. He seems so happy. And he is funny and smart and his job seems to be really cool.

72. What makes you feel powerful? My Hans Zimmer playlist.

73. What’s the meanest thing you’ve ever said? Considering how empty my brain is right now, I think it has done quite some work on supressing those memories.

74. What’s the meanest thing someone has ever said to you? Actually, most people are nice. I don’t think anyone has ever been really mean to me. Sometimes I get hurt, when people say I am pretentious or annoying. But the only reason they say that (and the only reason it hurts) is it’s true.

75. What three words would you have on your grave stone? Let me sleep.

76. What’s your first thought when you wake up? Let me sleep.

77. What’s one thing you wake up to in the middle of the night worrying about? Usually if I have cancer in the prostate since I need to pee ALL the time. But then I remember I am a female.

78. If you could tell someone something anonymously, what would it be? I would tell my cousin Johan to never be insecure about anything. He is probably the most awesome, complete and admirable person in the world.

79. Whom would you like to forgive and forget? The people who made two and a half men.

80. If you could get rid of one of your responsibilities today, what would it be? Dishes.

81. What type of person angers you the most? Extreme right wingers who grew up in a place where they had a choice. Of course you can’t blame people for reacting to the environment around them, and get affected by their culture – but people who grow up with access to information and without oppression – how on earth did you make those conclusions?

82. What is your greatest strength? I’m confident about my intellect.

83. What is your worst weakness? I’m insecure about pretty much everything else.

84. How do you show your love for others? Tiny surprises. It can be buying them flowers, cleaning their apartment or just answering a two years old text and apologize for forgetting their existence.

85. Why are you here in this room right now? It’s 10 degrees minus outside.

86. When is a time you forgave someone or were forgiven for something? I forgave myself for not doing the dishes. It felt good.

87. What’s the biggest mistake you ever made? Talking too much. I always talk too much. It’s not one big mistake at one certain event. But it keeps on happening and I never fucking learn.

88. What are you hiding? Nothing.

89. What’s your unanswerable question--the question you seem to always be asking yourself? Can there be true objectivity?

90. What are you ashamed of? My fetishes.

91. What is stopping you? Panic attacks. Or walls, mostly.

92. What’s a secret you have? I really have no idea what I am going to do with my life.

93. How do you secretly manipulate people to get your way? I don’t do this on purpose, but I’ve noticed it happening without actively thinking about it. I usually express a will to rely on people, and come across as weak and fragile, making them think I need their help and protection – when I am really just better of on my own.

94. When was the last time you apologized? This morning.

95. What is the biggest lie you tell yourself? That I am a cool and mysterious person that people look up to.

96. What’s the moment you left childhood behind? Probably when I moved out from home and went grocery shopping for the first time. Deciding if I needed milk or not was my first ever adult decision.

97. What's missing from your life? Structure. And home cooked meals.

98. Do you believe in a higher power? No.

99. What are you ready to let go of? About half my closet and my fear of flying.

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for the ask meme? all of them u thot

For ur and Cris' demand1. Think of the last person who said I love you, do you think they meant it?Yes!!!!! 2. Would you date an 18-year-old at the age you are now?UhHHHHHH it is 3 years older than me but hhhhhhh probably not3. When’s the last time you were aggravated and happy at the same time?Bicth ten mins ago4. Would you ever smile at a stranger?ALWAYS5. Is there someone mad because you’re dating/talking to the person you are?If there are they can go fuck themselves right in the butthole6. Have you heard a song that reminds you of someone today?CHOKE-I dont know how but they found me - mr seen aka my eX hHHhH7. What exactly are you wearing right now?a cute ass blouse thingy some tights and christmas deer antlers on top of a Santa hat8. How often do you listen to music?every chance i get9. Do you wear jeans or sweats more?jeans i guess10. Do you think your life will change dramatically before 2013?i dont even remember 201311. Are you a social or an antisocial person?both damn12. Have you ever kissed someone whose name begins with the letter ‘A’?On the cheek yes13. What about ‘R’?platonically yes14. Can you drive a stick shift?i can climb sticks???? does that count??? 15. Do you care if people talk badly about you?they 100% do and i dont really care bc everyone talks shit about everyone 16. Are you going out of town soon?i dont know how to reply to this because i live in two towns17. When was the last time you cried?Wednesday i think,, i wish i could cry more often 18. Have you ever told someone you loved them?i try to say it as much as i can bc i have a lot of love in my heart19. If you could change your eye color, would you?maybe a lighter blue bc gray blue isn't that pretty20. Is there a boy who you would do absolutely everything for?not counting evan,,, uhh Boys ARE A BLESSING TO THIS WORLD FUXK YEAH21. Name something you dislike about the day you’re having.am planning to tell mh parents abt my depression but hHHHHH22. Is it cute when guys kiss you on your forehead?if it has boy in it iT CUTE23. Are you dating the last person you talked to?NopE cris is like,,,, my best friend wtf24. What are you sitting on right now?b e d i t s o f t25. Does anyone regularly (other than family) tell you they love you?FRIENS. LOVE THEM. 26. Have you ever wanted someone you couldn’t have?ALL THW TIME B I TCH27. Who was the last person you talked to before you went to bed last night?my roommates 28. Do you get a lot of colds?nop, but when i do its fuxked up29. Where is the shirt you are wearing from?Switzerland 30. Does anyone hate you?yepity depity do and i hope they burn in hell fucking pieces of shits31. Do you have any empty alcohol bottles hidden somewhere in your room?it will be a cold day in hell when i drink my dudes32. Do you like watching scary movies?BITCH I L OV E MAKING FUN OF MOVIESSO SEEING SHITTY SCARY MOVIES IS A FUCKING BLESSING 33. Do you want your tongue pierced?Nah how tf am i gonna eat spicy shit then???? ¿¿¿¿34. If you had to delete one year of your life completely, which would it be?2015????or 2016??? i think that was the worst my depression ever was35. Did you have a dream last night?i think????? 36. When was the last time you told someone you loved them?right now37. Do you think you’ll be married in 5 years?hope not???? but then again???? kinda hope i do????? probably not doe38. Do you think someone has feelings for you?yes i know at least 2 boys and i feel so sorry for them39. Do you think someone is thinking about you right now?probs40. Did you have a good day yesterday?mmmeh41. Think back 2 months ago; were you in a relationship?oh shit i have no Fucking idea 42. In the next 48 hours, will you hang out with a girl?y e s43. Has anyone told you they don’t want to ever lose you?i think???? cris must've told me at least one time and evan too so Uhhhh i guess???? ¿¿¿¿44. What’s the best part about school?i get to have unnecessary crushes45. Do you have any pictures on your Facebook?ppppplenty46. Do you ever pass notes to your friends in school?yeah but he called me a slut and a whore 47. Do you replay things that have happened in your head?god fucking hell all the time 48. Were you single over the last summer?yep49. Is your life anything like it was two years ago?nope thank the whatever the fuck is out there 50. What are you supposed to be doing right now?sleeping i guess51. Do you hate the last guy you had a conversation with?evan is a precious cinnamon roll fuck off 52. Are you nice to everyone?YES YES YES YES ALWAYS as i saidk i l l t h e m w i t h k i n d n e s s53. Have you ever liked someone you didn’t expect to?h hh hhh fuCking tAke a wIld Gue Ss m854. Do you think you can last in a relationship for 6 months and not cheat?bitch when i cheat will be the day i cut my throat 55. Are you good at hiding your feelings?bad feelings? yescrushes? n0Pe56. Do you think you like someone?i think but i hope not57. Have you kissed someone whose name starts with a ‘J’?nop i do not Think so my dude 58. Do you prefer to be friends with girls or boys?why THE FUCK would that matter59. Has anyone of your friends ever seen you cry?current ones?? i dont think so??? 60. Do you hate anyone?nah i just,,,, strongly dislike themexcept the fucking bitches i called friends i hopr they die in a fire 61. How’s your heart?idk i guess ok??? im always okay62. Is there something that happened in your past that you hate talking about?not really pffft63. Have you ever cried over a guy?yes all the time,, boys r beautiful 64. Who is probably talking a load of crap about you right now?hmmmmmmmmm idk i can think of a few people but i hope not 65. Are your toenails painted pink?I W I S H66. Will your next kiss be a mistake?bih i wish i could have my first kiss67. Girls love it when boyfriends cry; correct?if boyfriend cries i cry thats bad 68. Have your pants ever fallen down in public?poor poor souls that actually had this happen to them69. Who was the last person you were on the phone with?my sister!!! 70. How do you look right now?bored Even doe im honestly just relaxed 71. Do you have someone you can be your complete self around?i do that with everyone bc if u don't like me u don't have tk be around me 72. Can you commit to one person?yes ofc!!!??? 73. Do you have someone of the opposite sex you can tell everything to?even bby ilu74. Have you ever felt replaced?i think?? yes probs75. Did you wake up cranky?nop76. Are you a jealous person?hhhhHA YOU DONT EVEN K N O W77. Are relationships ever worth it?Theyre fun but the end of them makes me wanna die78. Anyone you’re giving up on?crushes and teachers 79. Currently wanting to see anyone?3 more years bih u better wait for meand u too eben b safe u dork80. Name something you have to do tomorrow?sssstudy h81. Last person you cried in front of?mom82. Is there someone you will never forget?yyyES83. Do you think the person you have feelings for is protective of you?nope he doesn't really care about me anymore (although i dont think he ever did) 84. If the person you wish to be with were with you, what would you be doing right now?BICTH ID BE KISSING THAY THOT ALL OVER HER FACE AND WATCHING SAW AND VORING PIZZAEVEN DUDE HHHHELTS WATCH SAW 3 AND LAUGH AT THAT DUDE BREAKING HIS LEG AND THWN I CAN HUG YOU TILL I DIE FROM DEHYDRATION 85. Are you over your past?i ggggUess??? 86. Have you ever liked one of your best friends of the opposite sex?i have no idea 87. Is there anyone you can tell EVERYTHING to? @lady-misfortune @space-ace-sneevee @thelilshadowchild88. If your first true love knocked on your door with apology and presents, would you accept?what has been has been but i guess idk yet bc ive had like 1 bf for now 89. So, the last person you kissed just happens to arrive at your door at 3AM; do you let them in?never kissed 90. Have you ever liked someone who your friends hated?i guess???????? 91. Will you be in a relationship in 2 months?i sure as hell have no idea92. Is there anyone you know with the name Michael?Michael Jackson and I are best buddies bItch93. Have you ever kissed a Matthew?noPe94. Were you in a relationship in January? How was it going?i was in a relationship with my laptop and i didnt leave him from 7pm to 6am 95. Were you happy with the person you liked in March?he a dicky 96. Don’t tell me lies, is the last person you texted attractive?bicth fucjing prettiest people youll find97. Who do you have texts from?crissy gorl that im too lazy to reply to98. If the person you like says they like someone else, what would you say?happened to me and i said "glad u told me earlier i dont want u being with me if u r uncomfy" it did hurt like a fucking bitch doe99. Have you ever kissed someone older than you?bitch never kissed 100. Who’s in your profile picture with you?me, myself and i101. Ever kissed under fireworks?NEVER KISSED FFS102. Has anybody ever given you butterflies?IN a jar nicely packed and handed to me? no but stomach butterflies so bad i wanted to throw up? yes

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“Should we know us a little better” Tag RULES: you must answer these 92 statements and tag 20 people I was tagged by: @justbeingbrookee THANK YOUU BABE💛hopefully I’ll be able to answer all! THE LAST: 1. Drink: Water, it is so hot right now in England so I’ve been drinking GALLONS 🤤. 2. Phone call: I don’t often call people but it was probably my mum. 3. Text message: My bestie . 4. Song you listened to: Currently listening to Monsta X’s new song “Shine Forever” 🔥🔥 5. Time you cried: oh god I cry all the time 🙈 last time I full on cried was about a week ago before my last uni exam! God I was stressed!! 6. Dated someone twice: no 7. Kissed someone and regretted it: no 8. Been cheated on: no 9. Lost someone special: YES 10. Been depressed: no, I always try to be happy and positive 11. Gotten drunk and thrown up: no, I’ve got a strong stomach and can handle my drink pretty well 😎 LIST 3 FAVORITE COLORS: 12-14: Ooo this is hard, it changes all the time but at the moment: Pink, Yellow and pale green. IN THE LAST YEAR HAVE YOU: 15. Made new friends: yessss, met some lovely people at uni 16. Fallen out of love: no 17. Laughed until you cried: haha all the time!!! 18. Found out someone was talking about you: yep constantly 💁 people just hate to see you happy 🐸☕️ 19. Met someone who changed you: ermmm don’t think so 20. Found out who your friends are: Hell yeah, when you are away from home for most of the year it is interesting to see who stays in contact. 21. Kissed someone on your Facebook list: nope GENERAL: 22. How many of your Facebook friends do you know in real life: All, I only add people I have see in real life 23. Do you have any pets: yes!! Two gorgeous dogs 24. Do you want to change your name: no, I’m quite happy with mine :) 25. What did you do for your last Birthday: i’m not someone to have a big celebration, I think I just went to the beach with my family and watched some films 26. What time did you wake up: 6:30 AM ugh work 😞 27. What were you doing at midnight last: YOUTUBE! Omg I’m obsessed I could spend hours and hours watching videos! can’t really remember exactly what video but I know it was BTS related. 28. Name something you can’t wait for: To be able to drive 29. When was the last time you saw your mom: 10 mins ish ago. 30. What is one thing you wish you could change in your life: I love my life! I would not change a single bit, anything negative has shaped me into the person I am today 🤗 31. What are you listening right now: Binge listening to Monsta X today!! I love them. 32. Have you ever talked to a person named Tom: My brothers name is Tom soooo yes! Haha I love him so much we are so close 💑 33. Something that is getting on your nerves: the heat definitely and responsibilities haha! Come back from uni expecting to relax but no, need to earn money, need to learn to drive etc ugh 34. Most visited Website: Youtube 100% 35. Mole/s: I have a lot of freckles?? Same thing or not I don’t know 36. Mark/s: I have 3 birthmarks and a chicken pox scar on my left cheek 37. Childhood dream: Okay this is gonna sound weird but I had a recurring dream where it was my job to push different size balls down their according tubes and I remember waking up panicking because I accidentally jammed a big ball down a small tube ….. haha god knows what was wrong with me 38. Hair color: brunette 39. Long or short hair: medium length. 40. Do you have a crush on someone: other than idols 😅 I don’t think so… 41. What do you like about yourself: oh nooo this is a horrible question! I seriously lack self confidence so this is going to be tough…. I would like to think I am a kind person, I am not someone who ever is nasty to anyone and I always try to see the good in everyone 42. Piercings: One in each ear 43. Bloodtype: no idea … 44. Nickname: don’t think I have one … 45. Relationship status: Single 💁 46. Zodiac: Virgo 47. Pronouns: she/her/they 48. Favorite TV Show: I’m a sucker for crime/detective dramas so like Silent Witness or Death in Paradise 49. Tattoos: not yet 50. Right or left hand: right handed 51. Surgery: nope 52. Piercing: still one in each ear 👀. 53. Sport: HAHA great joke. 55. Vacation: Haven’t been abroad in ages because of my dogs but anywhere with my family I’m happy! . 56. Pair of trainers: I’m really bad when it comes to trainers, I always end up by the expensive branded ones 😬😬. MORE GENERAL: 57. Eating: Just had a ham roll (classic) 58. Drinking: Water 59. I’m about to: Watch BTS’s V live as I got a notification halfway through doing this! 61. Waiting for: BTS to come to the UK 😪😪😪( a girl can dream) 62. Want: JIMIN!!! …. sorry er I mean…. chocolate errr yep chocolate 😅😅 63. Get married: Yessssss, just need a groom now 😪 64. Career: hopefully two more years at uni will help WHICH IS BETTER?: 65. Hugs or kisses: HUGSSSS I literally give hugs to everyone 66. Lips or eyes: I love people with good smiles so lips 67. Shorter or taller: its not a massive deal for me but if I got to choose it would be taller 68. Older or younger: Don’t particularly want a guy older than 21 or younger than 17 (I’m 19) 70. Nice arms or nice stomach: THIGHS. 71. Sensitive or loud: i am quite a quiet person, I find loud people quite intimidating 72. Hook up or relationship: relationship deffo!! 73. Troublemaker or hesitant: very hesitant HAVE YOU EVER: 74. Kissed a stranger: nooo 75. Drank hard liquor: as a dare yes 76. Lost glasses/contact lenses: 20/20 vision baby 😏. 77. Turned someone down: yes 78. Sex on the first date: no 79. Broken someones heart: don’t think so 80. Had your heart broken: no 81. Been arrested: no 82. Cried when someone died: yes 83. Fallen for a friend: 😶 DO YOU BELIEVE IN: 84. Yourself: depends on the situation 85. Miracles: yes 86. Love at first sight: until faced with this, who knows 87. Santa Claus: no 88. Kiss on the first date: no, I have to know the guy properly I think. 89. Angels: yes OTHER: 90. Current best friends name: He doesn’t want me to say his name but I only have one best friend and he is such a lovely person and I am so thankful that he is part of my life ❤️ 91. Eyecolor: green 92. Favorite movie: oooo tough question to finish off…. got to love anything with Jim Carey in

Wow! That was long but fun!!! I tag : @my-bts-obsession @heyhosam @bangtansonyeondarnit @kookiecat @strongjooheon @al3lora @starryyoongi @hyobincat @kaymaybeonfire @btserenity @panicattheswiftie @jiminismysnakeu @killerjulie @jeonnings @nini17 @randomlyguilty @trying-not-to-stan-another-group @notoverbtsyet @reiladay @kpop-and-animee I think that is 20!! Obviously you don’t have to do it but the option is there ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

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deli-counter · 7 years

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1: Full name Delaney Quinn _____

2: Age 19

3: 3 Fears Failure, elevators, my college

4: 3 things I love biscuits, broad city, carpeted garages

5: 4 turns on men sighing, intelligence, deep, low voices, people who take action immediately in bad situations

6: 4 turns off arrogance/narcism, men who talk about cars a lot, flip flops, really strong perfumes and colognes

7: My best friend Matthew!!!!

8: Sexual orientation Straight

9: My best first date Every single first date I have ever had has been utter shit in every way and I could explain but there’s no time nor drive to do this

10: How tall am I 5′4″ - 5′5″ maybe?

11: What do I miss Bahn mi......i am paleo now and it sux but I do love complaining about it and seeming important for doing paleo

12: What time were I born Like 12:15pm

13: Favourite color green!

14: Do I have a crush like 100 but none are realistic, accessible, or serious

15: Favourite quote “From my rotting body, flowers shall grow and I am in them and that is eternity.” - Edvard Munch

16: Favourite place honestly i love my bathroom i love pooping and workin on my best self

17: Favourite food gnocchi

18: Do I use sarcasm yeah i think everyone does

19: What am I listening to right now broad city dialogue

20: First thing I notice in new person how they greet you/tone i guess

21: Shoe size 6 1/2 - 7

22: Eye color brown

23: Hair color dark brown but the dye’s faded into just muddy brown with some red how interesting

24: Favourite style of clothing vintage

25: Ever done a prank call? yeah

27: Meaning behind my URL i do theatre and i’m pretentious

28: Favourite movie The Help

29: Favourite song ??? stupid ass question idk

30: Favourite band ??? stupid ass question idk

31: How I feel right now ??? stupid ass question idk

32: Someone I love My sister!

33: My current relationship status Single

34: My relationship with my parents really great tbh

35: Favourite holiday Halloween

36: Tattoos and piercing i have none

37: Tattoos and piercing i want i would like to get my ears pierced

38: The reason I joined Tumblr to complain to my friend Jenna

40: Do I ever get “good morning” or “good night ” texts? No

41: Have I ever kissed the last person you texted? No

42: When did I last hold hands? Yikes who knows

43: How long does it take me to get ready in the morning? 45 min?

44: Have You shaved your legs in the past three days? yep

45: Where am I right now? my room

46: If I were drunk & can’t stand, who’s taking care of me? i’m taking care of someone else and i do not like drinking

47: Do I like my music loud or at a reasonable level? depends

48: Do I live with my Mom and Dad? when i’m not at college yeah

49: Am I excited for anything? i’m in spring awakening and we start rehearsals on saturday!!

50: Do I have someone of the opposite sex I can tell everything to? yes my sweet sweet matthew

51: How often do I wear a fake smile? as dramatic as this question is, so am I, and a lot

52: When was the last time I hugged someone? today I hugged my beautiful and perfect sister

53: What if the last person I kissed was kissing someone else right in front of me? that’s okay it was for a scene

54: Is there anyone I trust even though I should not? oh yeah

55: What is something I disliked about today? this was the worst day in a while so a lot

56: If I could meet anyone on this earth, who would it be? dave malloy

57: What do I think about most? anxiety dude and currently what caused my ptsd

58: What’s my strangest talent? ?? idk i do a great Viola Dais in The Help impression as risky and bad as that sounds

59: Do I have any strange phobias? sure but mostly just elevators

60: Do I prefer to be behind the camera or in front of it? in front

61: What was the last lie I told? great question

62: Do I prefer talking on the phone or video chatting online? neither

63: Do I believe in ghosts? How about aliens? yes and yes

64: Do I believe in magic? I believe in the power of God so sure that counts

65: Do I believe in luck? nah

66: What’s the weather like right now? it’s like 67 rn

67: What was the last book I’ve read? I ready mostly scripts now so idk

68: Do I like the smell of gasoline? no

69: Do I have any nicknames? Squeaky, Del, Delami, Lane, Joanne, Jew, etc.

70: What was the worst injury I’ve ever had? I had like a kidney stone that sucked. Idk about injury. A chunk of my nose is missing due to skin strep I had as a child.

71: Do I spend money or save it? Both

72: Can I touch my nose with a tongue? If I help it up there yeah

73: Is there anything pink in 10 feet from me? I have an old Lady Be Good postcard near me with some pink on it, and Sorcerer’s Stone is beside me and there’s some pink on that cover

74: Favourite animal? Koala I think

75: What was I doing last night at 12 AM? Sleepin maybe or playing Sims Freeplay

76: What do I think is Satan’s last name is? None he’s got one name like Beyonce

77: What’s a song that always makes me happy when I hear it? The Private and Intimate Life of the House from Great Comet

78: How can you win my heart? Genuinely respect me

79: What would I want to be written on my tombstone? “Rip it up”

80: What is my favorite word? I like cynosure a lot. Someone called me that once and it was always very special to me.

81: My top 5 blogs on tumblr rossgellerfanclub 5 times

82: If the whole world were listening to me right now, what would I say? does anyone wanna pay for my college

83: Do I have any relatives in jail? no

84: I accidentally eat some radioactive vegetables. They were good, and what’s even cooler is that they endow me with the super-power of my choice! What is that power? shapeshifting

86: What is my current desktop picture? a pixelated ocean and sky it’s very cute

88: Bought condoms? no

89: Gotten pregnant? no

90: Failed a class? maybe? to be seen

91: Kissed a boy? yes

92: Kissed a girl? yes for a scene at school

93: Have I ever kissed somebody in the rain? no

94: Had job? define job

95: Left the house without my wallet? yes

96: Bullied someone on the internet? no

97: Had sex in public? no

98: Played on a sports team? no

99: Smoked weed? no

100: Did drugs? no

101: Smoked cigarettes? no

102: Drank alcohol? a sip once or twice and it’s bad man i hate it

103: Am I a vegetarian/vegan? paleo bitch!!!!

104: Been overweight? ya

105: Been underweight? no

106: Been to a wedding? yes several

107: Been on the computer for 5 hours straight? yes easily

108: Watched TV for 5 hours straight? yes easily

109: Been outside my home country? yes

110: Gotten my heart broken? no

111: Been to a professional sports game? yes

112: Broken a bone? no

113: Cut myself? yes

114: Been to prom? yes

115: Been in airplane? yes

116: Fly by helicopter? no

117: What concerts have I been to? american idol but the season with carrie underwood

118: Had a crush on someone of the same sex? no

119: Learned another language? like partial sure

120: Wore make up? yes

123: Dyed my hair? yes

124: Voted in a presidential election? yes

125: Rode in an ambulance? yes

126: Had a surgery? no

127: Met someone famous? yes! a few but i don’t feel like listing

128: Stalked someone on a social network? we all have

129: Peed outside? no

130: Been fishing? no

131: Helped with charity? yes

132: Been rejected by a crush? yes

133: Broken a mirror? no

134: What do I want for birthday? cash and a nice dinner and maybe a kiss!!

135: How many kids do I want and what will be their names? 2! i would like a boy and a girl. Names like Ezra and Porter and stuff idk

136: Was I named after anyone? Elaine from Seinfeld, cause her nickname was Laney

137: Do I like my handwriting? it’s alright yeah

138: What was my favourite toy as a child? i loved barbies man and I had a lovely babydoll

139: Favourite Tv Show? 30 Rock

140: Where do I want to live when older? NYC then Chicago then somewhere weird like Vermont and then Germany

141: Play any musical instrument? i used to play flute and a lil piano but now like nothing. trying to work a vocal looper tho

142: One of my scars, how did I get it? cutting myself

143: Favourite pizza toping? caramelized onion and basil

144: Am I afraid of the dark? yeah a bit

145: Am I afraid of heights? yeah

146: Have I ever got caught sneaking out or doing anything bad? i made a friend online when I was like 12 and did not tell my parents lol

147: Have I ever tried my hardest and then gotten disappointed in the end? yes of course

148: What I’m really bad at dancing

149: What my greatest achievements are surviving ptsd is pretty fkn cool

150: The meanest thing somebody has ever said to me not discussing that here

151: What I’d do if I won in a lottery pay off college, pay off my parents debt, donate to charity, buy myself some luxury apartments and a dog, some amazing food, get some good bras, see a ton of shows on broadway!!!!!

152: What do I like about myself persistence and humor

153: My closest Tumblr friend jenna we don’t talk much anymore but I’ll always love that b

154: Something I fantasize about being a greek goddess or in the center of a victorian love triangle quite honestly

155: Any question you’d like? ------ N/A

THANKIE!!!!!!!

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inlove-with-myhubbies · 7 years

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Kay! Im so bored. I'm just gonna do all the qns.

1. Think of the last person who said I love you, do you think they meant it? Yeah, I'm pretty sure Hiroki loves me~ 2. Would you date an 18-year-old at the age you are now? Why would I not date someone my age? Hahah 3. When’s the last time you were aggravated and happy at the same time? When I was playing the main story? 4. Would you ever smile at a stranger? I would prefer not to. 5. Is there someone mad because you’re dating/talking to the person you are? Dunno. 6. Have you heard a song that reminds you of someone today? Yep~ 7. What exactly are you wearing right now? A tank top? 8. How often do you listen to music? Everyday~ 9. Do you wear jeans or sweats more? Jeans~ 10. Do you think your life will change dramatically before 2018? Probably not~ 11. Are you a social or an antisocial person? Antisocial lol... 12. Have you ever kissed someone whose name begins with the letter ‘A’? Aigonorus~ Aoi~ Asahi~ Aslan~ 13. What about ‘R’? Ryo~ Rhion~ Ritsuto~ Rikiya~ Ryoji~ 14. Can you drive a stick shift? No. 15. Do you care if people talk badly about you? Depends~ 16. Are you going out of town soon? Nope. 17. When was the last time you cried? When I broke my nail the other day? It hurts. 18. Have you ever told someone you loved them? Yes. I tell Scorpio I love him everyday. 19. If you could change your eye color, would you? No. 20. Is there a boy who you would do absolutely everything for? SCORPIO~~~ 21. Name something you dislike about the day you’re having. Nope. 22. Is it cute when guys kiss you on your forehead? Yeah~ 23. Are you dating the last person you talked to? Hiroki? Yeah. 24. What are you sitting on right now? My bed? No, I'm not gonna say Scorpio's lap. Fuck! My phone just decided to slap my face. 😓😓 Nvm, let's continue. 25. Does anyone regularly (other than family) tell you they love you? My family doesn't tell me that. We don't even talk or anything lololololol... But yeahhh, my fictional hubbies always tell me how much they love me~ How? Pick a story to replay, then play the story lololol... 26. Have you ever wanted someone you couldn’t have? Yes. I want Partheno, Tauxolouve, Tsugumi, Kohaku, Motai and many moreee... yes! I want Coach Motai!!! 27. Who was the last person you talked to before you went to bed last night? Hiroki~ 28. Do you get a lot of colds? Not really~ I wear cardigans or hoodies~ 29. Where is the shirt you are wearing from? Dunno. 30. Does anyone hate you? Probably... I guess so. 31. Do you have any empty alcohol bottles hidden somewhere in your room? Nope. 32. Do you like watching scary movies? Yep. But I'm scared... So I NEVER watch horror movies alone... 33. Do you want your tongue pierced? No. 34. If you had to delete one year of your life completely, which would it be? The year when I'm born? 1998? 35. Did you have a dream last night? I don't think so lol... but I remember the last time I had a dream... I dreamt of some stuffs I don't wanna remember lol... what an irony hahah... I remembered how I was tied up and... errr let's just say... attacked... 36. When was the last time you told someone you loved them? Almost an hour ago? To my fictional hubby~ 37. Do you think you’ll be married in 5 years? To my fictional hubby? Yeah sure. 38. Do you think someone has feelings for you? Probably my fictional hubby? RL? Dunno lol 39. Do you think someone is thinking about you right now? You? Well, you just spent 5 mins of your life reading this... 40. Did you have a good day yesterday? Dunno... isn't it just a normal day? 41. Think back 2 months ago; were you in a relationship? Yes. With my fictional hubbies~ 42. In the next 48 hours, will you hang out with a girl? Nope~ 43. Has anyone told you they don’t want to ever lose you? Yessss~ I never ever ever ever wanna lose my fictional hubbies toooo~ RL? Nahhhh neverrr! 44. What’s the best part about school? Dunno~ 45. Do you have any pictures on your Facebook? Yeah, i guess~ 46. Do you ever pass notes to your friends in school? I did. 47. Do you replay things that have happened in your head? Hell yeah! 48. Were you single over the last summer? RL? Yes. FICTIONAL WORLD? NEVER! 49. Is your life anything like it was two years ago? What was it like 2 years ago? I don't remember lol.... 50. What are you supposed to be doing right now? Nothing. 51. Do you hate the last guy you had a conversation with? Nope. 52. Are you nice to everyone? Not really. 53. Have you ever liked someone you didn’t expect to? Yes. But I still love my fictional hubbies! 54. Do you think you can last in a relationship for 6 months and not cheat? I will NOT cheat on my dumb boyfie, that is if I ever have one... Let's just talk about my parents... My mum has a boyfie, my dad has a (?) girlfriend, and lots of stuffs happened... that's why they divorced... ermmm how many years ago? I can't remember... I think... 5? Or 6? Or dunno lah... But the point is, I don't like cheating. 55. Are you good at hiding your feelings? Feelings on how much I love Yurio? Nooooo~ He is just so precious. 56. Do you think you like someone? Scorpio! 57. Have you kissed someone whose name starts with a ‘J’? Nope~ I think dun have lolol... 58. Do you prefer to be friends with girls or boys? I'm fine with both. 59. Has anyone of your friends ever seen you cry? Can I not answer this qn? Haizzz fine. Few years ago, when I was in class, I had a relapse. A huge relapse. Hmmm... let's just say, when it stopped, I burst into tears... and... it was not pretty. Yeah. I pity my future boyfie, if I will ever have one. He will probably have to deal with my bullshit... and my split personality... and my relapses... and... errr... let's just say some other stuffs. 60. Do you hate anyone? Nope. No need to hesitate lol. Answer is straightaway no. It's tiring lol... very tiring... 61. How’s your heart? Broken into pieces? Lololol waiting for Dr. Saeyoung Choi to stitch it back into one piece for me. Jk. 62. Is there something that happened in your past that you hate talking about? Yes. However, even though I hate it, I don't mind talking about it. That's if the listener PROMISES NOT TO SHIT TALK ABOUT IT LATER. 63. Have you ever cried over a guy? Over a fictional character? Yeaahhh 64. Who is probably talking a load of crap about you right now? Dunno. 65. Are your toenails painted pink? No. 66. Will your next kiss be a mistake? How would I know? Lolol 67. Girls love it when boyfriends cry; correct? Ermmm... I would like it if my boyfie trusts me enough to do that... 68. Have your pants ever fallen down in public? No. 69. Who was the last person you were on the phone with? My fren? 70. How do you look right now? Messy as always? 71. Do you have someone you can be your complete self around? In real life? No. 72. Can you commit to one person? RL? Yeah. I would never cheat on my boyfie. Fictional world? Haizzz... Please do not remind me. 73. Do you have someone of the opposite sex you can tell everything to? No. 74. Have you ever felt replaced? Yes. 75. Did you wake up cranky? Sometimes lolol 76. Are you a jealous person? Probably sometimes~ 77. Are relationships ever worth it? Dunno... If he's the one, yeah sure. 78. Anyone you’re giving up on? Nope, except for myself. 79. Currently wanting to see anyone? ...yes Who? ... ... ... The unluckiest god is? SCORPIO!!! 80. Name something you have to do tomorrow? Breathe. 81. Last person you cried in front of? My freaking idiotic brother. Cux that asshole broke my freaking nail. He's a hugeee jerk! 82. Is there someone you will never forget? Yeah. 83. Do you think the person you have feelings for is protective of you? Yeah. Scorpio always protects me. 84. If the person you wish to be with were with you, what would you be doing right now? Hug him. Kiss him. Love him. HE NEEDS MORE LOVE. 85. Are you over your past? No. I have no idea how to get over it either. There are just so many things that remind me of it. 86. Have you ever liked one of your best friends of the opposite sex? Yes. 87. Is there anyone you can tell EVERYTHING to? Nope~~~ 88. If your first true love knocked on your door with apology and presents, would you accept? He wouldn't. 89. So, the last person you kissed just happens to arrive at your door at 3AM; do you let them in? Yes. Why would I not let Hiroki in? 90. Have you ever liked someone who your friends hated? Can't remember lolol 91. Will you be in a relationship in 2 months? With a new fictional character? Yeahhhh! With a guy in real life? I don't know. Probably not. I would probably still be doing nothing everyday. 92. Is there anyone you know with the name Michael? Yeah. 93. Have you ever kissed a Matthew? No. 94. Were you in a relationship in January? How was it going? Yes, with my fictional hubbies. AND YES! It's awesome! 95. Were you happy with the person you liked in March? Yes. 96. Don’t tell me lies, is the last person you texted attractive? I guess he's fine. 97. Who do you have texts from? Frens? 98. If the person you like says they like someone else, what would you say? I wish them all the best? And then I will probably cry? Cux my fictional hubbies left me? 99. Have you ever kissed someone older than you? Yes. 100. Who’s in your profile picture with you? My hubbies, duh 101. Ever kissed under fireworks? No. 102. Has anybody ever given you butterflies? I even see stars lolol...

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arplis · 4 years

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Arplis - News: RV Camping: 3rd Time’s a Charm 💫

I don’t know if it’s a 3rd times a charm thing or if we really just found a gem of an area, but nobody wants to leave this one. A friend posted on IG a few weeks ago that she was camping at this magical place just an hour and a half from us and 45 mins from our next destination later in the week so I looked online and found their last spot remaining for the 2 days leading up to our other trip. It was perfect. And here we are.

It’s not a mountain destination so the drive was an easy one without passes and hills. We drove through such beautiful country with both grand and modest homes all set in valleys with horses and vast pastures. It was a different landscape, and an area Mike and I hadn’t explored which is weird for 2 Colorado natives. The last 5 miles to get here was up a winding road, then sharply down to the reservoir which is in a valley with hills surrounding. The views and setting are not as lush and intense as Steamboat Lake. You don’t look around in wonder, but there’s something so charming about it that feels more homey. Our spot isn’t right on the water, but a site back from it and still close by and our view from our site is the water. It’s beautiful and perfect for us. The reservoir is smaller so we can easily paddle from one end to the other, the water is clear and glassy with no motorized boats. People are out fishing, paddle boarding, and kayaking., but not too many. The camp host came over to check us in and asked how we heard of the place then asked us not to tell anyone about it because it’s such an overlooked little gem. (Hit me up on IG and inbox me if you want to know what it is ) It’s hardly reviewed on Google, unlike some of the larger more popular spots. I’m starting to think that people do this on purpose, leave no reviews just so their fave spots can stay under the radar. It’s a good lesson for sure, the ‘popular’ places are often not the best.

We wanted to leave the house at 10 and ended up leaving close to 1:00. The days leading up to when we leave are still really busy and I can’t figure out how to streamline the food prep. I tried making 4 out of the 5 dinners ahead of time including potato soup on a day when it was rainy so I didn’t consider that it would be 100 degrees out when we actually ate it. I also made lasagna which, again, the kids will eat and it’s filling after a long busy day. Mike overcooked the first batch of noodles which were mush, then used the no-boil ones for the current pan we have which will now have to cook in the oven for like an hour. I haven’t cooked anything except a frozen pizza in there so I have no idea what to expect. We’re hooked up to electric so we can use the AC which is great especially if we need the oven on.

We don’t have water hook ups, but since we didn’t last time in Steamboat either, we know that we can go 4 days without refilling water for sure. We’ll refill when we get to our next destination after the 2 nights here. I think we’re pretty well stocked. I like our set up and it works well for us. I’m looking out our windows now and can see another site with 3 tiki torches which make a lot of sense for light and bugs. Mike and I have been so tired after the long days that we haven’t been going outside to hang out once the girls are finally sleeping to enjoy the night. We plan fo head out tonight and play gin. It’s 9:00 and Lola is still up, we’ll see how I’m feeling once she finally submits.

Mike and I were talking on the way here about how different this is from how we were living before. Everyone we knew were like WTF are you doing camping? We had never done this as a family or even as a couple pre-kids so it was out of character. There’s something about it that feels so completely comfortable and great about it and we all took right to it. I was very worried about how I would feel and if I would be comfortable, but when we’re home in between trips I can’t wait to get back out here and have been booking more and more filling in times when we’re home. We love our little ‘house’ where we feel safe and happy that we can take anywhere. It actually beats a hotel because we have just what we need and can cook when we want. We feel like we’re on vacation just a few hours from home. It’s not what I imagined but I guess I didn’t know what exactly to expect having not done this before. It would seem like this isn’t ‘me’ at all, but I guess it was the whole time and I just didn’t know it. I still literally brought like a 10 piece skincare routine with me though, so I guess I’m a little bit of both.

One of the best parts of this is not thinking about Covid all the time. We can walk around, say hi to neighboring campers, and kayak or SUP whenever we want. We hike and do school too. It’s like a whole world here that’s already safe without even putting thought into it. The whole situation feels like a complete decompression for me and I can feel my shoulders leave my ears the moment we leave. We know we made the right decision every time we arrive at our site. We are very fortunate to be able to do this and are grateful for each moment. I told Mike tonight as we were walking the dogs after dinner and the girls were riding on their bikes that I have seen him in so many different situations, but not one like this. It’s nice after almost 20 years to see each other in a different light, working for the same goal and really enjoying each day. It has helped us to grow too.

The worst part so far is that something is broken on the RV (the dealership knows and is fixing it) so we can’t get the RV leveled. I feel like when I walk in the door, I’m running down an aisle like the Price is Right which is annoying. From the outside it doesn’t look that extreme, but from the inside I have to push the water down the drain and I feel like I have an inner ear problem or just left a cruise ship.

9:06, all 3 are sleeping. Wish me luck at Gin, I’m usually too chatty to focus and ever win a hand.

Arplis - News source https://arplis.com/blogs/news/rv-camping-3rd-time-s-a-charm-%F0%9F%92%AB

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rancidtomatoes · 4 years

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Race Report: Greater Nashua Sprint Triathlon

Pre-Race

Breakfast

Race Fuel

Nice morning view

My transition setup. My rear wheel is basically on the ground.

Swim

One of the first waves heading out

I looked at my watch and saw an 8. Suddenly things made a little more sense. I had been going faster — much faster — than I thought. No wonder I felt like my chest was going to explode.

Official Swim Time: 8:49 (.3 mi) – 1:41/100 yd 7/32 in age group; 34/414 overall

About to get stripped

Official T1 time: 3:13 – 91/414 overall

Bike

The bike course covered, I had a clean dismount just at the line, and ran my bike in to the transition area again.

Official Bike Time: 25:45 (9.6 mi) – 22.4/mph 4/32 in age group; 18/414 overall

Official time: 1:51 – 313/414 overall

Run

Official Run Time: 24:19 (3.1 mi) – 7:50/mi 11/32 in age group; 65/414 overall

Overall Results: Time: 1:03:55 5/32 in age group; 34/219 by gender; 36/414 overall

Post Race & Summary

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I didnt even notice u reblogged it too 1-116 payback tiiiiiiime

oh boy here we go

1: Let’s start with a tricky one; what is the real reason you are confused right now?

tbh bc i just remembered i have to read a play for uni by tomorrow and i’m confused about why i never do my homework

2: Do you ever get “good morning” texts from anyone?

lol no

3: If your significant other smoked pot, would you care?

like,,,, only if it was having adverse effects on either of us but if it was a once in a while thing i don’t think i’d have an issue with it

4: Do you find it easy to trust others?

??? yes and no like it depends on the person

5: What were you doing at 11PM last night?

probably reading fanfic tbh

6: You’re drunk and lost walking down the road; who is with you?

my best friends from uni lets be real they’re the only people with whom i would be drunk and lost in the same night

7: What would you do if you found out you had been cheated on?

that would require an s/o but i would dump them

8: Are you close with your dad?

eehhhhhh depends on the day

9: I bet you kissed someone last night, right?

lol good joke

10: What are you listening to?

Mowgli’s Road by Marina and the Diamonds

11: You can only drink ONE liquid for the rest of your life - what is it?

i mean look logically? water

12: Do you like hickeys?

..... sometimes

13: What time do you go to bed?

usually between 11 and 11:30pm

14: Is there someone who continuously lets you down?

there are several people who continuously let me down

15: Can you text as quickly with one hand as you do both?

nope

16: Do you always answer your texts?

i try my best to

17: Do you hate the person you fell the hardest for?

nah

18: When was the last time you talked to one of your best friends?

in person like 6 hours ago, online like 20 mins ago

19: Is there someone that makes you happy every time you see them?

yeeees

20: What was your last thought before you went to bed last night?

“oh shit i haven’t done the reading... oh well”

21: Is anyone else in the room with you?

my mum is in the room like adjacent to me i guess that kinda counts bc they’re sorta connected

22: Do you believe what goes around comes around?

mmmmm i like to think i believe it but i’ve found that it’s not always true

23: Were you happier four months ago than you are now?

definitely not

24: Is there someone you wish you could fix things with?

mm yeah

25: In the past week, have you cried?

yes

26: What colour is the shirt you are wearing?

grey

27: Do people ever call you by your last name?

only my best friend from uni on some rare occasions

28: Is anyone ignoring you right now?

i mean,,,, i wouldn’t really know would i

29: Do you have a best friend?

i have several

30: Would it be hard seeing someone else kiss the last person you kissed?

nah i’m over him now

31: Who was your last call/text message from?

lmao my dad i sent him a list of groceries

32: Are you mad at anyone?

i mean,,, yes kinda like not for something specific it’s just a general annoyance directed at a few people

33: Have you ever kissed someone older than you?

yes

34: How old will the last person you kissed be on his/her next birthday?

35: How many more days until your birthday?

266

36: Do you have any summer plans yet?

boi i barely have plans for friday night

37: Do you have any good friends of the opposite sex?

i sure do

38: Are you keeping anything from your best friend(s) now?

mmmm i’m low key salty with one of my best friends but not gonna tell her

39: Do you have a secret that you’ve never told anyone?

nah at least 1 person knows all my secrets

40: Have you ever regretted kissing someone?

lmao yes

41: Do you think age matters in relationships?

only if it’s ?? illegal or an abuse of power

42: Are you available?

i mean??? i think so yes????

43: How many people have you had real, strong feelings for since high school ended?

i had ‘feelings’ for someone but idk if u would call them real or strong,,, and i guess i kinda like someone rn if that counts

44: If you had to get a piercing (not ears), what would you get?

probs my belly button

45: Do you believe exes can be friends?

mmm depends on the situation

46: Do you regret anything?

nah i try not to

47: Honestly, what’s on your mind right now?

the fact that i haven’t done the reading for uni tomorrow

48: Did you ever lose a best friend?

yep

49: Was your last kiss a mistake?

nah

50: Why aren’t you pursuing the person you like?

i mean,,,, i’m going on a date on friday does that ?? count ??

51: Has the last person you kissed ever seen you cry?

not cry but i was close one time like way way waaaaay before we kissed

52: Do you still talk with the person you LAST kissed?

not unless i see him in person

53: What was the last thing you ate?

pasta!!!!!

54: Did you get any compliments today?

well my modernism lecturer told me i had some great ideas about virginia woolf

55: Where are you going on your next vacation?

this is an excellent question and i do not have an answer

56: Do you own anything from other countries?

yessss, all the stuff i bought in the US, and my best friend just got back from Serbia so i have stuff from there too but I also have presents from China, Spain, Mexico etc etc idk my extended family travels a lot

57: Are most of your friend guys or girls?

girls

58: Where have you lived most of your life?

Sydney, Australia

59: When was the last time you took a long drive?

Like,, yesterday I was in the car for almost 5 hours

60: Have you ever played Spin the Bottle?

lmao yes at year 10 camp with half of my grade

61: Have you ever TPd someone’s house?

nope

62: Who do you text the most?

i generally use like Facebook messenger more often than text but either way the answer is my best friend from uni

63: What was the last movie you saw?

Metropolis

64: What’s preventing your current boyfriend/girlfriend from going back to their ex?

I do not have an s/o

65: How many boyfriends/girlfriends did you have in 2011?

LMAO ACTUALLY THAT’S THE ONLY YEAR I’VE EVER “DATED” ANYONE SO ONE (1)

66: Is the last person you kissed younger than you?

nah

67: Do you curse around your parents?

never ever around my dad, sometimes around my mum depending on the situation

68: Are you happy with where you live?

mmm yeah pretty much

69: Picture of yourself?

that’s so,,, much effort and nobody is gonna read these so

70: Are you a monogamous person or do you believe in open-ended relationships?

yay monogamy

71: Have you ever been dumped?

yes

72: What do you most like about making out?

this feels inappropriate to answer on a public forum but god idk ???? it’s just all around nice

73: Have you ever casually made out with someone who you weren’t seriously involved with?

hahahah yes oops

74: When you kiss someone for the first time, is it usually you who initiates it or the other?

always the other person boi i’m nervous af

75: What part of a person’s body do you find most attractive?

??? their face i guess

76: Who was the last person you talked to last night before you went to bed?

one of my best pals from uni

77: Had sex with someone you knew less than an hour?

.... not applicable

78: Had sex with someone you didn’t know their name?

also not applicable

79: What makes your heart flutter and brings a big cheesy smile to your face?

god okay um cute boys cute girls and cute dogs

80: Would you get involved with someone if they had a child already?

I mean,,, given that I’m pretty young probably not but I wouldn’t hold it against them if that makes sense. Like I wouldn’t NOT get involved with someone just bc they had a kid

81: Has someone who had a crush on you ever confessed to you?

haha god yes it was,,,, unpleasant

82: Do you tell a lot of people when you have a crush?

??? i haven’t had a crush in a long time but I used to always tell my two best friends from high school

83: Do you miss your last sweetie?

nope

84: Last time you slow danced with someone?

???? never

85: Have you ever ‘dated’ someone you’ve never met?

hahah no

86: How can I win your heart?

be a) jake peralta or b) amy santiago

87: What is your astrological sign?

gemini

88: What were you doing last night at 12 AM?

fam i was sleeping

89: Do you cook?

I can make tacos that’s about it

90: Have you ever gotten back in touch with an old flame after a time of more than 3 months of no communication?

well like i kinda had to bc we went to school together but we defs had a period of Not Speaking and then became friends again later kinda

91: If you’re single right now, do you wish you were in a relationship?

mmmm kinda sorta

92: Do you prefer to date various people or do you pretty much fall into monogamous relationships quickly?

i prefer monogamy but i don’t really have experience with either

93: What physical traits do you look for in a potential interest?

idk i don’t really have A Type in terms of physical features i just like boys who make me laugh ugh

94: Name four things that you wish you had!

1. a guaranteed job in the arts industry 2. the capacity to ensure world peace 3. less anxiety 4. like,,,, money bro i’m broke rn

95: Are you a player?

96: Have you ever kissed 2 people in one day?

like if kissing my friends counts then yes

97: Are you a tease?

i don’t think so????

98: Ever meet anyone you met on Tumblr?

not yet but i have met someone i met on twitter

99: Have you ever been deeply in love with someone?

100: Anybody on Tumblr that you’d go on a date with?

i mean??? idk ????

101: Hugs or Kisses?

both idc this question sucks

102: Are you too shy to ask someone out?

god YES but i think,,, i kind of accidentally may have done it anyway

103: The first thing you notice about the opposite sex?

their face??

104: Is it cute when a boy/girl calls you babe?

YES just depends on the context bc i’ve had a lot of people use it passive aggressively

105: If a sexy person was pursuing you, but you knew he/she was in relationship, would you go for it?

nope

106: Do you flirt a lot?

i think unintentionally yes

107: Your last kiss?

???? what about it ???? it was like almost 2 years ago so like does it even count

108: Have you kissed more than 5 people since the start of 2012?

boi i haven’t kissed more than 5 people period

109: Have you kissed anyone in the past month?

110: If you could kiss anyone who would it be?

tbh? amy santiago

111: Do you know who you’ll kiss next?

i mean i have a pretty,,, good idea

112: Does someone like you currently?

god i hope so or else this date is gonna be awkward

113: Do you currently have feelings for anyone?

see above

114: Do you like to be in serious relationships or just flings?

look i don’t have experience with either but i think probably relationships

115: Ever made out with just a friend?

umm ??? i mean maybe like we were friends at the time but i was kinda Into Him idk i don’t have an answer for u

116: Are you happier single or in a relationship?

look tbh i’m,, kinda happy either way as long as i have my friends

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baileyandmarley23 · 7 years

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peace, love n applesauce

1.) applesauce or pudding? - i really don't think i have had either in years, but tapioca pudding is what is best

2.) what was your initial reaction when you first realized that your parents had to have had sex to have you? - my initial reaction was probably like "ew!!" or something, but i don't think i was overly traumatized because i don't know who my real father is lol!

3.) if you could create ANY mix-up or mythical animal and have it be brought to life, what would it be? - that is a very good question. i think i want a dog that looks like a baby cow. lol.

4.) what kind of bread do you prefer? - i love the maple oat bread, or onion bagels, or if i want to gain 10 lbs in an hour i'll eat my moms crazy cheesy bread, that has sour cream and cheese melted on a sour dough bread.

5.) describe a moment that is a prominent memory, but didn't have a strong impact on your life. - this is challenging, because i feel like anything could be a strong impact on your life. but maybe the other day when i went to star bucks, the gal there took my money, and said "have a nice day!" without giving me my coffee. lol. no big deal in reality, but in theory that could be very dangerous in the morning :P.

6.) what is the quote/lyric that you relate to most? - oh jeez, i don't want to depress anyone haha, so i'll pick a cheerful song-- "Lose yourself to dance" by daft punk. Every time I hear it in the car with Jon, it always reminds me of us trying to pick each other up on difficult days. the lyrics "I know you don't get a chance to take a break this often" seems probably pretty relatable to most.

7.) if there was one problem/issue you could wipe off the face of the earth, what would it be? - i just hate the senior project so much. if it could go away forever, that'd be great.

8.) do you think everyone in our lives serves a purpose, or are some people just there? - i think in a way. what if i decided to go to the dentist office ten minutes early, rather than ten minutes later... maybe a person was checking out their son at the reception and then accidentally turned around too quickly hitting you and spilling your coffee all over the place. idk stupid example, but i feel that the decisions every one does do affect the people nearest them

9.) Favorite knock-knock/cheesy joke? - knock knock, whos there? air, air who? air plane!!!

10.) how do you feel about getting your picture taken? - funny you ask, i feel horrible about it.

11.) most embarrassing poster you've ever owned? - psh, none that i personally felt embarrassed about haha.

12.) what are the 3 worst movies of all time? - Spiderman 1 2 3 with Tobey McGuire. lol.

13.) when was the last time you were in a public setting and a stranger annoyed you? - hmmmm, lol. i think yesterday i went to good will and i was eating food in my car and a homeless person came up to my rolled down window and scared the shit out of me. but i wasn't really annoyed just nervous.

14.) strangest pet peeve? - i don't like when people scream/yell when they are talking... like i can hear you. no greater the age, the more annoying the loudness is, but it is still pretty annoying to me when children are loud too. so theres that thing about me. lol.

15.) what is a quirk you find cute in a significant other? - dorkiness, nerdiness, randomness, odd sense of humor

16.) if you could make a guest appearance in ANY show, which one would you choose? - lol, It's always sunny in Philidelpia, that way i could possibly see the characters in action!

17.) who do you think is the most underrated comedian? - demetri martin, aziz ansari, steve carrell, sarah silverman, oh man there are a ton

18.) based on your personality, what do you think your spirit animal is? - hmmm, lol. i really don't know! i want to say a giraffe, but idk.

19.) color combination that you hate? - black and brown

20.) what is your favorite childhood memory? - sun river vacations, lehman hot springs trips, trips to Great Grandpa's house, playing pinochle with Great Grandpa, listening to stories about his life and stories my mom told us about her when she was a kid, etc etc etc

21.) what cartoon character do you most resonate with? - Arnold off of hey arnold, obviously

22.) what game do you never lose at? - is there such a game? lol. survivor trivia maybe.

23.) what does your dream home look like? - it looks not too big, not too small, with a big yard for doggies to run around on <3

24.) Honestly, do you love your family, like them, dislike them, or hate them? - i loves them

25.) pettiest argument you've ever been in? - one time my ex boyfriends got mad at me for being too attached to my phone, so i threw it in a field to prove that i didn't care about my phone. haha.

26.) what is the weirdest article of clothing you've ever come across? - idk anything in lime green

27.) what is your favorite day of the week? - friday

28.) Do you feel offended by swear words? - bad habits, but not a bad habit that is bad for you ?

29.) Stupidest dare you've ever done? - lol, one comes to mind! but is too condidential.

30.) How do you like your coffee? - iced americanoooo with hazelnut

31.) You get to be any person in the world for a whole week. Who do you choose? - i'd wanna be some sort of rock star maybe, or one of my evil teachers, because it'd be so funny if i was them for a week, being non evil to people. but then who would play me?

32.) one food you hate that should be destroyed at all costs? - cole slaw is pretty fucking nasty people, common! lol.

33.) What is your favorite past time for each of the four seasons? - hmmmm, i really love floating down the river during the summer with my honey Jon <3

34.) what is something that will always make you laugh? - eat da poo poo. moms spaghetti. the thought of nigel thornberry. andy milonakis. sarah silvermans "i have a dream too" speech.

35.) what does your pet look like? - :( i don't have a pet, but if i did, it would look like a doggy.

36.) describe your favorite outfit. - anything purple, or comfy

37.) most annoying noise you've ever heard? - people screaming/shrieking

38.) at what age did you learn to drive? - 11 or 12 maybe

39.) What is something that you own which you know you probably shouldn't? - lol, pia

40.) last thing you made with your own 2 hands? - calculus, i guess it was more with one hand...

41.) Favorite time of day? - after 5 ;-), or the wee hours of the morningggg. the most quiet times of the day, basically

42.) Do you believe in ghosts? - no, but would love being convinced that there are ghosts from others who believe in them lol

43.) what sports did you do in school? - basketball, volleyball, tennis

44.) if you had been voted for a 'superlative' in your last yearbook (class clown, laziest, most likely to become president, etc) what would you have been voted? - lol, i wasn't voted for any of those in my high school but maybe class clown? idk

45.) reality show idea that you would most definitely watch on television? - i want to watch survivorrrrr 24/7

46.) do you still own a landline phone? - well, i tried to buy one last night, but was unsuccessful, lol need to buy one because i have a landline number!

47.) scariest storm you've ever had in your town? - non existent here in Salem lol, but there have been quite a few storms back home that made life more difficult for sure, maybe not scary.

48.) skill you wish you had? - i wish that i knew more about physics

49.) what is something you wish you could talk more about, but don't for fear of what other people would think? - ummm, politic stuffs, but i really don't wish i could talk about it more...

50.) last book you read? - linear algebra, i definitely haven't finished it though lol

51.) what does your calendar have on it? - what calendar?

52.) what do you do if you get stopped by a person selling something from a mall kiosk? - i just run by them awkwardly and quickly

53.) infomercial you're beyond tired of seeing? - thankfully i dont watch infomercials

54.) what was your first stuffed animal/doll's name? - dudley dooright

55.) have you ever said something out of anger and instantly regretted it? - yes

56.) how do you feel about raising minimum wage? - ummm i guess i think it really depends on the State. if it is more expensive to live in that State i think it makes sense to make min wage higher. but then again i really don't know what i am talking about. lol.

57.) how would you spend a perfect day with your best friend? - go on a road trip to the beach, eat marvelous food, laughter and love and music and possibly some wine or beer or other recreational items haha <3

58.) when was the last time you changed the oil in your car? - i never have personally. actually i probably should have it changed soon though, thank you for the reminder.

59.) did you ever have to do speech therapy? - no lol, but i feel like maybe it would have done me some good. i have a slight lisp i think.

60.) something you're looking forward to in the future? - jonathan and will graduating this june!!

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chaoticpolicecollective · 7 years

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On touring Europe, making a new show each time, and learning their craft all the time. check the body language, how Dean touches J (her breast, knees, how they’re sitting).

JT: CHris is the more creative one with with a show in their own style

I would be scared to try anything new because I was afraid of hurting him.

CD: we had the blade though the hand, we had the blade through the head

4:40 on the question of the relationship off the ice CD says taking JT’s hand: we were going to make the announcement tonight but just before the programme we had a steaming row so we decided to put it off. <Audience laughs>

6:30 TW : how many more years can you go on?

7:17 song, TW: It’s a number one in Albania. Is that what you’re going ot do now?

JT <seriously>: This was his therapy after the car crash, he was very very bored, and he felt that the only thing he could do was to sing, and that’s what we did.

(Accident in ‘Dancing on ice”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKK6c_hd9Y8 )

10:12 CD: we wont take part in the olympics because everything we do in the routine is illegal

In dance you can’t touch this part of the body, you can’t spin, you can’t do this sort of lift. IT’s stricter, more contained, it’s ice dancing. And since then we’ve gone on to hold all those bits, and do all those buts and we enjoy doing it and we don’t want to let it go of it.

Interview 1995 (with Chris being late https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PIyV1xCyKs

They’ve written a book

Host: Chris is stuck in traffic. Mind you I think you’ll be able to dine out on that

JT: I am. I’m having such a hard time. He’s always the one who’s exactly on time: saying ‘you won’t be late, you won’t be late’. If anything it’s me who’s a little bit late’

When we received the MBE he actually told me the wrong time so that I could get the earlier, so i’d be actually on time.

H: Tell him to get his skates on.

1.13 - About the book:

H: It’s a wonderful insight to .. How does it feel that, you know(raises the book) here’s my life, up till now.

JT: we often thought that, you know, this is it, we had to pout it down in writing, we tried ot be as acutrate with everyting, trying ot be as open...because you know this is an account of our lives to date. WE wanted to take time. It actually took as about a year to when we started talking about it. And w e had written a book previously but it was up until 84, and it felt like we’ve done an awful lot since then as professionals and we also wanted to talk about ourselves as people. Eveeyrone is always asking about our relationship, how that works and how we spend so much time together, what’s it like, is it like brother and sisiter or like a marriage (face). It was hard, we dont really know but we tried to speak about iti n the book to see if people can understand that a little bit more.

h: I mean the speculation about that was unbelievable at one time. You laugh about that now?

JT: Yes, at the time it was very frightening and overwhelming, we didnt understand why peopel wanted to know that, information about our private lives and we thought that people will be interested in the actual skating. At the time it was frightening but we learnt to handle it. IT woudl be like:

H: it’s this crossover between sport and show business at the end of the day.

about the book - to everyone who want to knwo truth not hte mysths.

3.30 - Chris arrives (body language)

CD: THe traffic is against us this mornign.

JT: Anyway, I’m doing fine, I’m ding fine (she sits on him to cover him up)

skating , roller blading, skiing, worried abut breaking anything

5.02 H: 1994 Winte Olympics, you put yourselves through it, you put us all thorugh it, I think the viewing fugures were as high as the royal wedding or somethign like that. HAve you ever thought, why, why are we doing this, why are we putting ourselves through this

JT: Well, I think when we stepped on for te final performance, that moment of waiting, the tension is awful

Going on competitions gives usa chance to choreograph something new. It’s nice to work on new pieces.

Late Late Show 1995 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPkBMuXUUu4

2.00 H: I noticed you’ll be perfroming in Dublin on Friday 13th, Are you peolpe s....

CD: It’s Jayne’s choice, she likes numbers like that

JT: I like 13. Like they say ‘unlucky for some’ so..I consider it lucky myself

Yo Yo MA: celoist: Bach Cello Suite #5: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lF5oY-_AT3s

Allemande: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lF5oY-_AT3sy

Bach wanted to meet Handel. Here’s T&D choreography to Bach.

Labour of love, not for competition, for the beauty of the movement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lF5oY-_AT3sy

BBC - Face The Music - The Return of Torville and Dean: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lF5oY-_AT3sy

Streets named after them, and Bolero Close

Honour Degrees from Nottingham University

1.15 - CD (saying a joke): What’s the definition of the intellectual’? Someone who can hear the William Tel Overture without thinking of the Lone Ranger. Well let’s try this one shall we (hums Bolero)

1.35 Since then anxious questions have been prompted by (the art): surely this isnt sport. Is that art? HOw can they re-enter the Olympics.

1.48 Enter the olympics in Norway next year (1994). Their return was made possible due to the change of rules about the competing styles

2.50 They hired the ice rink (in Milton Keyns) for 4 hour a day 6 days a week to work on the stepr for Rumba and their 3 min free dance on which their comback will be judged.

3.20 CD: Each day w’d work on a section and the next day we’d double it ...then break it up again

5.00 (comments during perfecting a move)

5:35 JT: ‘We’ve used the video in the past quite a bit but we probably never used it this early on

9:03 - JT: He’s very forceful, very dominant, and if i was the same character we’d have too many clashes. But in a partnership you need somebody to be the driving force.

CD: And i think it’s part of what i do, i keep pushing. ANd ok, if i see a mistake or feel the mistake umm and if it is Jaynes Mistake, i’ll tell her. And if it’s mine I’ll tell her that she’s made a mistake too. (laughs)

JT: I’m pretty sort of easy going person, I’m very, usually placid and I need someone to fire me up, to get me going sometimes and he’s always liked it

10.45 JT: Of course I have a different rapport with Phil, my husband, when oyu meet someone you fall in love with .. there’s a magic element that attracts you to each other (Phil is a soudn engeneer from CHicago ,working with Genesis, JT tripps over the leaves - ‘I thought you’re supposed to be well coordinated’)

CD: about being in love with Jill (partner) and previous marriage break up (both ice skaters)Will you get married

11:45 CD: We knew it wouldnt work to work and be partners in live

14:52 Reneissance of dancing put back into skating (hence ‘Face The Music and Dance’)

15.00 - COMMERCIAL ASPECT: Agent / costs/ making 1 million punds if they do win, merchanduse, endorsements,very marketable comodities, they need to come back to hog the headlines

19:45 About wearing lycra and friend disapproval. You can get away with wearing anythign these days 20:30 about measuring the costume for Chris

21:10 It’s about steps and what our bodies are doing, they’re not so twisted.. its about the firs time a man to hold of a woman and started dancing wiht her instead on hi own.

22:00 Costumes from Jayne. You need to have 3 outfits. 1 for practices in character, looking like oyu could wear it. One you’re there you’re on display, on the first day of practice you need to show the judges, have all the bits right. Have flattering shape of the costume and the less material - the colder it is

22:50 - 2 ment (Chris & Trainer) talk about Jayne’s expression - storng but where did the coyness go. (and later) I love her expression when she does it. Her eyes are so big.

23:30 (during practicing) JT: Too Fast Too Fast.

CD: Don’t resist me one I started

24:!7 it’s about the presentation now: ‘it’s awkward. When I see Jayne’s arm is so stiff, looks very static to me

25:00 talking about Jayne’s impressions and directing her - how she should behave/ perform aka similar to when M instructs Nicholas in the performance.

25: 58 CD: ‘there’s a girl her who wasn’t born when we won our first championship.

JT: Really? Oh Dear.

26:25 JD: We’re really hapy wit hteh draw we got because alle the skater are doing the same pattern in the compulsory dance. It get’s like tram lines out there. Whereas the ice looks smooth to the person watching, to the person skating, it’s like getting caught on lines and other peopel’s edges - you can catch them and get into the groove and it can really throw you off balance27:20 PRACTICE/ talking about the movements, drawing the movement trajectory with a finger in the air - MOVEMENT 28:15 They create the intensity and electricity between them (29:10 Chris’ partner: Jayne is calm and Chris is nervous. That’s how it works. Because I’m in love with Chris I can tell by looking in his eyes whether the smile is forced or genuine 29:50 Applying make up, helping each other with it, trying to stay calm 32:40 MOVEMENT - Post Performance ritual

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