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queer-crusader · 1 year

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I'm gonna talk about weight for a sec. I don't like to do it or focus on it bc I don't think it should be a focal point of my thoughts or conversations (in fact I viscerally hate it as a topic most times bc I've seen what obsessing over it can do), hence me never talking about it, but I'm gonna do it now anyway bc I had a dawning realisation.

During my childhood and teen years, I played badminton. I played it three times a week, including regional competitions. It is a big stamina sport and I was FIT. I was also young so I probably had a naturally faster metabolism just due to my age.

But when I moved out and went off to college and uni, I stopped playing. Access to local clubs was harder, or it collided with other things I gave priority, I didn't know the other club members, had a whole new life routine, etc etc etc. Many different reasons. But I stopped exercising. I tried the gym for a little while, but. Well. ADHD. Routines are a BITCH and there is NOTHING compelling about the gym, not in the way badminton is. There is a vast difference between playing a game without even thinking of exercise, and exercising for the sake of exercise. Boring. The brain won't allow it.

On top of this, my diet changed from homemade meals from scratch with plenty of healthy ingredients, to ready-made meals, takeout, and eventually some alcohol a couple of times a week when I started drinking (took me a while to start drinking, but I got there in the end - student life in Scotland caught up to me). Processed foods, burgers and chips and pizza and beer etc all became a more regular part of life.

And when I tell you I gained weight in my student years, I mean it. I went from 65kg to close to 90kg in the span of 6 years. I wasn't very happy about it, but I didn't often make it a massive focus in my mind, bc I didn't want to focus on weight (and I'm kinda glad for it - it's easy to hyperfixate on things like that, and that could've gotten mentally very unhealthy. In my most depressive period, my weight and stress eating did get to me, and I was mentally beating myself up on the regular for a brief period. It hurt. It sucked). I did try especially during my later uni years to be a little more healthy every now and then, but again, little to no exercise + intense study/work load and an increase in anxiety (when I tell you Brexit fucked me up a little mentally I'm not joking) did not help me to have the energy to cook for myself several times a week.

Now here's the kicker. I've graduated and gone home again, back to my parents. I'm still not properly exercising (aka no gym or badminton), but I am walking and cycling more, and my diet has gone back to what it was - cooked meals that are almost guaranteed to be healthier than junk food, not too many snacks, less alcohol intake now that I'm doing better mentally. I'm not actively trying to lose weight. I'm not dieting, I'm not hitting the gym three times a week. I'm just living my life in a way that is better for me mentally and I'm taking things easy.

And in the 2.5 years that I've been home, I've dipped under 80kg. I rarely check my weight - again, I don't like to preoccupy myself with it - but this morning the scales said 78.6kg. Basically a 10kg difference from my heaviest point in life during my student years. (I don't think I weighed that much when I came home, I think my weight was already slowly going down during those last uni years). And while I don't want to conflate weight and numbers with health, especially not generalised health (what may be a "healthy" weight for me is either far too much or far too little for someone else), I am glad to see it.

Why?

Because I'm not burning it off. I'm not pushing my body through starvation and intense exercise. I'm not forcing any yo-yo effects or whatever. I'm simply seeing the result that comes from a healthier lifestyle, and I am happy to see it happen so gradually. Life is a marathon, not a sprint. I don't need to be skinny tomorrow. I don't WANT to be skinny tomorrow (or in a year's time). I just wanna be healthy. I know I was healthy when I was 16, and while I know I'll likely never go back to physically being how I was back then (which is okay), sometimes I do wish I was a bit closer to those days. And knowing I'm closer now than I was 4 years ago is nice.

But the number on the scales isn't a goal for me, and it never will be. Nor is my circumference or size or whatever. My goal is to feel fit, rejuvenated, healthy. The number on the scales is just a more visible sign that my patterns and self-care have changed. That, spread over time, bodies change. That even little things have an effect on us. That I don't have to put my body through hell to be "healthy". And that is quite a soothing thought.

I intend to live a calm and (for me) healthy life. And for that, I've got all the time in the world.

#anne speaks #tw body image #tw weight #no but seriously. i have time. life is longer than you think. some things are simply gradual and that is okay #of course this doesnt go for everyone - some people have conditions that make losing or even gaining weight impossible #this post is not about people with other bodies or chronic illnesses. this post is about ME. MY body.#if anyone takes it out of that context and decides to give me hell for it: COMPREHENSIVE READING. IM BEGGING YOU.

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lunaekalenda · 1 year

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a/n: more dad aus because i can't go on omfg. fembodied reader, pregnancy mention, they're married, etc, just finished ryman's club and there's no content so i'm making the content B) i will be probs writing about them (about him likely i'm so sORRY) but still i'm open to all of them cause i just-

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"I think we should have a baby." your words fill the kitchen and the only sound that follows your voice is the open sink on the other counter. Your husband has still his hands under the stream, freezing. He didn't move for what seemed ages, still with his hands under the cold water, eyes fixed on the plate he's cleaning. You release the drying rag, walking towards him, and closing the tap, making him react when you speak again. "I get it was sudden, but water still costs money, love." You can't really decipher Tatsuru's expression. You don't know if he's happy, sad or angry. If he likes the idea, if he hates it. He stays silent while you give him a rag, drying his hands for a second. He finally seems to react.

"A baby?" He repeats, more for himself than for you. You see his eyes shining softly as his lips slowly change to a soft smile. The expression is so subtle that you're afraid it isn't more than your imagination, but he repeats it for himself again. "A baby. Our baby." His hands tremble softly as his eyes now search yours.

It's true that, for the time you've been dating, and for the time you've been married, you never spoke about kids. He was so busy with office stuff and the badminton team, and you were so centered on your work that you weren't really thinking about children. Although, whenever you went to any of his matches, sitting close to Usuyama's family, it kinda made you think about holding a children and cheering on your husband together. Still, you were too new on your work to have some liberties, as well as he was too busy to take care of a kid. But now, due to his promotion and your stablished schedule, it didn't seem as an impossible anymore. None of you would need to sacrifice anything you wanted to do, from his team to your classes. You feel like it's the moment to bring the topic, talk about it and find a common solution. Tatsu fixes his gaze on you, soft and tender, before taking you on his arms, hugging you tightly and burying his face on the crook of your neck. "Are you alright, Tatsu?" you ask in a whisper.

He takes a time to answer as he keeps his soft breath on your neck. "I'm really happy... I've been thinking we... We could never bring a kid to our family." He whispers. "I've been so selfish for wanting to have it all. I've tried so many times to left the team, to take a time to raise a baby. But I failed, and I'm so sorry."

"There was no need to rush things." you softly caress his blonde hair, reaching his cheek. "The right time always arrives."

"It does." he murmurs. His heart beats quickly against your hand when you rest it on his chest, getting on your tiptoes to kiss his lips softly. He takes your face between his hands before speaking against your lips.

"I love you." his words make your legs weak and your body feels warm, butterflies fluttering inside as your lips peck his again.

"I love you."

The kitchen was in complete silence, only your breaths could be heard. His hands were tangled on your waist and yours rested on his chest. He seemed thoughtful. Resting your chin near your hands, you look up at him. He seems to be talking to himself, mumbling in soft voice as he plays with the ring on his finger behind your back.

"Maybe we need to search for names... I can ask Mikoto if he's free next week to get some furniture... Should we buy already a bed?"

"Tatsu, love. Don't rush things up. We have plenty of time to prepare when we know we're waiting." He nods and kisses your forehead.

"It's true, sorry." he says. "But, do you know about what we should think now?" he asks. You feel the subtle change on his smile, the right side of his lips arching way more than the rest. His hands caress your sides, caressing your figure covered with one of his old badminton t-shirts, the ones you loved to use and the ones he loved to see you on. He walks softly, taking you with him.

"About what?" you ask, slowly walking backwards, until your legs reach the counter. He smiles from all his height before getting closer for a kiss. He whispers all his ideas against your lips, before pressing them shut against yours, as if they were promises sealed by a kiss.

#rymans club x reader #salarymans club x reader #miyazumi tatsuru x reader #tatsuru miyazumi #miyazumi tatsuru fluff #dad!au #tatsuru x reader #tatsuru x you #miyazumi tatsuru x you #salarymans club x you #rymans club x you

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outoftheirdifferences · 5 months

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15 Questions For The Writer

1. Are you named after anyone? Nope; my parents chose my name specifically for its meaning, rather than anything else.

2. When was the last time you cried? Yesterday. I was watching CinemaTherapy's video about Wreck-it Ralph on Youtube, and they showed the Broken Karted scene and OH MAN that scene ruins me emotionally every time, I was just sobbing over here xD;;;

3. Do you have kids? Nerp. I'd kinda like to adopt someday, though.

4. Do you use sarcasm a lot? Only in contexts when it's clear that I'm joking. I don't like to be misunderstood, so I try to only use it when I can be obvious about it!

5. What’s the first thing you notice about people? That's going to be their clothes, probably; not necessarily in great detail, but at least the basics of what kind of shirt or whatever they're wearing. I'm not always great with, e.g., faces - and even less so with maintaining eye contact! - so details of those don't tend to stand out to me right away.

6. What’s your eye colour? I don't even know anymore. Mostly a kind of off-grey, I think? Though there seems to be a tiny splatter of brown in there too; and I'm sure they used to be closer to blue when I was a child. So...?

7. Scary movies or happy endings? I do not do scary movies at all. As a kid I was easily upset and so wouldn't consider even touching them with a ten foot pole, and even now I'm too squeamish for guts and gore xD Happy endings - or at least endings with an aspect of hope to them even if they're not fully happy - are definitely my scene.

8. Any special talents? I am absolutely great at memorising movie scripts. I could recite the entirety of The Lion King, for example, word for word at the drop of a hat, and the same is true of several other movies too if I've watched them at least a handful of times. Toy Story 2 is another good example; and as a kid I had both Buzz Lightyear of Star Command: The Adventure Begins and Bionicle: Mask of Light - two childhood favourites! - committed to memory as well... though I'm a bit rusty on those two these days, I can probably still recite a fair chunk of either of them. There are even more movies, mostly animated ones, where I can do something like 85% of them for memory but just stumble on certain specific details.

And I have absolutely no idea what to do with this ability. I'd love to find some context in which this was actually USEFUL; but that degree of excellent memory doesn't necessarily apply to other things, it's very specific to movie dialogue, so it's kind of... a very limited usability?

9. Where were you born? Ascot, UK.

11. Have you any pets? Nope. I'd love to have a dog, but I can't really afford it at present... and am not sure I'd be up to taking responsibility for one all by myself, either. In the future once my gf and I are in the same place together long-term, maybe!

Otherwise, I haven't had a pet in the family since my parents took on looking after my grandma's elderly budgie, after she could no longer care for him, when I was really young.

12. What sport do you play/have played? NONE xD Sports have never been for me; I'm not particularly athletic anyway and even watching them has doesn't appeal to me, much less participating!

Okay, not strictly true, although the sentiment still stands! But I recall I did take part in rounders club in my last year of primary school (rounders has some similarities to, and derives from the same roots as, baseball, although is kinda a lower-intensity British version without the signature gloves) but that was just for a little bit of fun. In secondary school we had to play some sports in PE classes, but I avoided the action in those as much as possible. And I've very occasionally played casual badminton with my mum or with friends; but again never competitively, only for fun.

13. How tall are you? 1.73 metres, a.k.a. roughly 5'8".

14. Favourite subject in school? DT Graphic Design. You'd think Art, wouldn't you... but I could never really get into that, I preferred to just draw on my own terms than study different styles or whatever. Graphic Design was all about designing our own stuff, though, and that was the part that really drew me in and was a lot of fun.

Also kinda Maths, not that I especially enjoyed it but I was good at it - which made it satisfying, if not exciting!

15. Dream job? ANIMATOR! In the distant future, that is, as far as it being a job goes: for now I'm not ready to try for it as a career but I am focusing on working on animated projects in my own time. I'm pretty much entirely self-taught, so for now I just want to focus on practicing and getting good at it before I pursue it on a serious level... but that's the eventual dream, at least!

tagging: Anyone! tagged by: taken from @storybounded

#ooc #tagging meme #about the mun #mun rambles

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drawnecromancy · 2 years

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thinking about that twilight parody i wanted to make again. obviously it's not a project i work a lot on considering i have a lot of other things brewing that just interest me more than going haha vampire book hehe, but it's... interesting how i just warped a lot of things immediately and it's almost its own thing.

It's absolutely just a "girl gets to new school and there's a hot vampire or whatever" story, but also not really at this point. I'm not making the vampire fall in love with her, despite him looking like a 17 year old he is very much an adult and like. okay hold on let me attempt to collect my thoughts on this.

Twilight : Bella lives with her father who she does not seem to like in a town she does not seem to like. Parody : Mirabelle goes to live with her father that she doesn't really know at this point because the last time she spent a lot of time with him was maybe when she was 13 and she's like, 17 now. she doesn't really like the town either because it's "ah yeah, the place where i spent a lot of time in my room crying because mom just left. and then she came to collect me and i had a cool life in the south." there's feelings that she will get to work through throughout the course of the writing. Things that i never got from Bella ? And that i just somehow implemented in Mirabelle.

Twilight : hot vampire dark broody blahblah. Parody : he only does high school because he wanted to get a new doctorate but people have been asking questions about why he looks so young if he has 4 doctorates already and he thinks that it's easier to just, re do the last year of high school, then fuck back off to university for another 7+ years. He's very much some adult who doesn't really enjoy being here, and accidentally adopts a group of teenagers (and does not fall in love with a 17 year old).

i KNOW i'll include the "almost killed by a van" scene and the "i know what you are" forest scene, but even as she kinda gets a crush on the guy he's just like "oh no. not doing that". From his POV, the van scene is just "i can't let a kid die while i watch??" and the forest one is "oh wow i just do not feel like talking about being a vampire. but she seems to be very into it. so i will just have to go. Yes I Am 100 Years Older Than You. I'm Older Than Your Dad. It Would Make More Sense For Me To Date Your Dad."

Mirabelle is interested and stays with her human friends, who instead of being just... there sometimes, they also accompany her on dumbass vampire hijinks. I accidentally made her hang out with all the school weirdos, and they're all so invested in the vampire thing.

Honestly some of the things i've planned are like, kinda cute and emotional ? And the rest is just shitty jokes and funny shit. The PE teacher is a vampire and all the badminton club is the werewolves from That One Village an hour away in bus.

The werewolf kid is a warrior cats kid, except that in this universe warrior cats is warrior wolves. He writes and draws fic for some reason. i don't KNOW why i did this I just did that. he's also half british.

In conclusion : ??? is this even a parody anymore. the bones are here. but is it.

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dreamsinfiction · 14 days

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A fresh start (aka first 3 months of 2024 recap)

I am starting blogging again! Not to say that I haven't been journalling cos I have (almost daily thanks to the Hobonichi heh) but it is nice to have an online repository for my thoughts and where I can put photos next to them.

So, okay let's get this mega recap out of the way. As a typical planner, I am going to divide it into parts:

Overall

Ngl, the first few months of 2024 has been hard but on hindsight I think necessary (I am a glass half full kind of person). Hard mainly because of work and some personal stuff which I will explain more down below.

All in all, I am much better mentally now! Life is both ups and downs - just need to remember that the downs don't last while I'm there.

Work

Work was a rollercoaster homg, and I feel like it's only in late Mar that I feel a bit more assured of myself and the imposter syndrome quieted down a bit.

Work things that happened recently:

Posted into MSF strategic comms - a Ministry which I've always wanted to be in because of the issues that it deals with and is quite personal to me, but also a new side of comms that I don't really have much experience in (slightly dabbled in it in MCI but this is a whole new ball game hurhur)

Felt quite depressed/down actually in the first few months because everything was so new, and I feel like this is the steepest learning curve I've had in all my postings. Commence the daily imposter syndrome where I am winging it every day (thankfully SR gave very comforting words on this; she actually seems to have it worse in her agency now, I wonder how I would have fared there since it was orignially my first choice haha)

Got thrown a lot of things my way which I have absolutely no clue about hahaha (crafting and presenting to SMT on an overall MSF strategic comms plan when I barely know half of what the division/depts acronyms are?? Helpz. Thankfully SMT was kind that one time I presented. We recently presented with another item (my colleague did the presentation) and they were not as kind huhu)

Have already stayed late at work my first 3 months into the job. It was close to 8.30pm I think and all because of a team lead that messed up my slides the day before the presentation ugh. Apparently, everyone she interacted with has some sort of horror story with the way she works lol.

Some positives! Got praised by 2 team leads for my presentation and a training course I facilitated heh (almost wanted to cry cos that was when I was in a dark hole huhu). Lunches with random colleagues (because CED is a large division) and actually getting along well :)

Finally went for Induction (6 months into the posting lol). It was the usual (this is my 3rd time participating in an Induction/Orientation so I roughly know what is planned), confusing at times (Amirah, Liyan and I couldn't stop laughing when HR talked about "Tops" and "Bottoms" - apparently it was for this organisational simulation exercise which is supposed to make us understand the role of everyone in an organisation from minions like me to SMT. The labels though hahaha. One good thing that came out of it was there was this cute guy in my group hahaha but I think he's a few years older (he said he had 10 years of working experience total?), unsure if he is married/attached tho.

Socials (aka fun stuff I've experienced)/family/friends:

a. Played badminton more regularly! Signed up for MSF's badminton club and ngl, the first day turning up for the session was hard hahaha I almost left when I was already at the stadium's bathroom changing into my sportswear. But am proud of myself for sticking to it and making friends across MSF.

b. Went for Coldplay with Sya and Tommy! First time seeing them in person despite being a long-term fan (Fix You, Clocks will always remind me of pushing through JC and the trauma of A Levels lol). They were so good live (how is this possible at their age) and I had so much fun! Bonus was definitely seeing hologram!Bangtan. I loved the TikTok that I made heh (sound currently muted since Universal Music is still sorting issues with TT)

c. Went on my first dating app date(s)! Met up with this guy who seemed quite nice online and he was during the first date. But then he started saying some weird shit which I couldn't stand for (I cannot with people who casually throw DV words out, especially after what I've been through -.-) So I chose to end things hurhur. I feel like I deserve a pat on the back since I now know a bit better what I am looking for in someone and what I absolutely detest hahaha.

d. Went for coffee barista class as part of division HLS! Fun to be making coffee (last I did was during Coffee Bean days heh) but clearly I can't make the artistic latte art lol.

e. Continued taking Korean classes! Class is turning out to be pretty difficult now with so many grammar to remember. The level of imbuhan in Korean is next level, even more than Malay hahaha. Then again, I still managed to ace my term test heh. Sejong is also exploring having Korean immersion classes this year and I hope I would be able to make it for the winter one (pls pray that I can ace the interview when it comes round in July heh)

f. Took self-care days / went for Jac's annual CNY gathering - some things don't change and I love that hehe. I also like how I now know when things are getting a bit too much for me so I would need at least a day off by myself :)

g. Decided on going to Korea end year with Jac (+R) and Sya! EXCITED. Firstly just to go Korea again lol. But also to be going around Jeju again (and driving! pls pray that I will get over my fear of parking hahaha)

h. Having F1 back in my life heh - New season started and so far, the Ferrari boys are doing so well (compared to the heartbreak I had week in week out last year lol). Hoping the podium streak continues since it's their last year together 💔

Spirituality

Not sure how this happened actually - like all years, I did make a resolution to try a bit more intentional with my religion and prayers and I guess this year....it has been happening? Maybe it has to do with turning another decade older but actually I've been thinking on this for a few years alr, like what is our purpose on this earth, can't be just having a 9-5, having a family, friends etc.

So I started being more intentional by going to books as shared by my bookstagram friends (heh of course) and actually learning a few things. Podcasts are also a great help since I listen to them on my 20-min walk to the MRT on WFO days.

I think learning more about the religion actually helped me climb out of the dark hole that I was in for a couple months. More inner peace, feeling more assured of myself because since I gave things my best effort then I should learn to let go and let Him play things out. Some days are harder than others still ngl. Taking my own pace on this and seeing how things go ❤️

Okay thanks for reading my yapping hahahaha I do hope to continue my monthly recaps and making it into a habit :)

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pastryleclerc · 10 months

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hello everyone! ✨️ below you will find the most important information about the author and the links to tagged games, etc. which will offer a little deeper view into the author's head (and life) 👀 if you wanna know more, you can always send me a dm or ask 🥰

name

i have a classic german name which i won't post publicly, but just call me anne or annie for short :)

age

at the time of writing this i am 21 years of age and i'll start my taylor swift year on december 12th 🎂

looks

i am a brunette girl with shoulder-length hair and green (and a hint of grey) eyes (side fact: i have the same eyecolor as charles leclerc and it's the rarest eye color), my height is 162cm or 5"3', i have three tattoos (bound to become more) and a lip piercing at the same place luke hemmings used to have his, i am absolutely not thin but i'm currently trying to loose weight 👩

job

i'm currently a trainee at our district administration in the system of the dual education (1-2 days of school per week and the rest in the office) with the intention to get my bachelor in public administration afterwards! 👩‍💼

places i've been to

the netherlands 🇳🇱, france 🇫🇷, italy 🇮🇹 and greece 🇬🇷 and - of course - germany 🇩🇪

interests

obviously f1 and football, but also: movies, tv shows, cooking, baking, singing (fun fact: i sing in our local choir), dancing, playing handball, playing tennis/badminton, hang out with my friends, going to parties/concerts/etc., travelling, reading, listening to music, swimming, riding the bike, inline skating, ice skating, talking about history (there's more that i can't think of right now but will definitly add) 💛

favorite movies/tv shows

movies: i will watch anything from marvel and dc, the golden age of barbie (aka the early 2000s-2010s movies), mamma mia 1 & 2, top gun 1 & 2, the m:i movies, dirty dancing, pretty woman, titanic, pearl harbor (judge me as much as you want i liked the movie), more that i currently can't think of - tv shows: hawaii five-0, gossip girl (og), pretty little liars, supernatural, desperate housewives (again, judge me as much as you want), bridgerton, more that i currently can't think of

football favorites

clubs: bvb and man city / players: basically all of the bvb squad, john stones, stefan ortega (my friend knows him lmao), christian pulisic, ben chilwell, cesar azpilicueta, kdb, erling haaland (there are probably more haha) ⚽️

motorsport favorites

charles leclerc, sebastian vettel (side fact: he's from the same state as i am), george russell, lando norris, oscar piastri, michael schumacher, daniel abt, nico hülkenberg - teams: ferrari (and mercedes, due to my family) 🏎

artists/genres i listen to often

first things first: i normally describe my taste in music as "everything i love" which is actually such a weird mix / artists: taylor swift, abba, katy perry, the weeknd, ariana grande, lana del rey, måneskin, dua lipa, 5sos, wet leg, wincent weiss, lady gaga - genres: musicals, indie, edm, house, pop 🎶

fun facts

we have a dog at home, my favorite animals are penguins, i have been to the first ever bvb vs. chelsea game, i've been to concerts of 5sos and wincent weiss, i like to build legos, i am an only child, i don't have a favorite season, there also isn't a color i don't like but i prefer beige pink and yellow, the glass is half full when you intentionally fill it up half way and half empty when you drink from it, my favorite quote is "even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise" from victor hugo's "les misérables", my english level is c2, my french level is b2, my spanish level is b1, i once had ancient greek in school, i hated the sciences (math, biology, science and physics), i'm bisexual ☀️

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maddipoof · 10 months

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Hi again mara!! Could I also get a Coraline for stranger things please?

I'm a straight female and my pronouns are she/her.

Physical description - I'm 5'9 and I have long and curly dark brown hair and brown eyes. I have a fair skin tone, I'm slim and I've got full lips and fairly large eyes. I also have these dimples that I really like!

Hobbies/likes - I love reading, my favorite genres are poetry, Russian lit, and mysteries! I love learning about new things and knowing a little bit of everything. I adore adventures, witty and playful banter, joking around and having indepth discussions on anything and everything! I adore all forms of art and I have quite a few creative hobbies! I enjoy working out and I love playing badminton! I listen to a lot of modern/indie rock and I love watching films of all kinds.

Personality description - It takes me a while to feel comfortable around new people but once I do, I become really talkative and outgoing. I love helping out and I'm the therapist friend, people come to me to vent or for advice and comfort. I'm smart and ambitious; I love being the best at everything I do, but I'm deathly afraid of failure and disappointing the people I love. I'm quite the hopeless romantic and I love being in love! I adore small and big romantic gestures and I love domesticity sm! I also daydream a lot and I can get lost in my own world for hours. I can be quite dramatic and stubborn and I tend to be withdrawn and distant at times. I get frustrated easily and I'm quietly competitive. My love languages are acts of service and quality time.

Thank you very much!! I also checked out a bit of newsies and found it really nice! I couldn't complete it because I have loads to study and I've been up all night catching up with my workload 😭. I watched the 1992 version and I was wondering if it's a good version to watch?

HAAHHAAA yes i knew it! You said you reread the other pairing i gave you so i was wondering which it was and i had an inkling that it was the russian classics one and i was RIGHT and i’m so happy. Also my collection has grown and now i have the collected Chekov and The Brothers Karamazov to work through <3

Well obviously domesticity=Steve Harrington, of course there are others out there, but i don’t think they all yearn for such a life.

OH MY GOD WHATVIF YOU MET AT LIKE THE COUNTRY CLUB AS TEENAGERS!!!! Ok so like you’re just playing badminton with your friend whatever but then he comes over to the next court (i’m sorry i don’t know how badminton works) and your friend/opponent is like raising their eyebrows at you and looking at him like “ooohh check out that guy, he is so your type.” and you’re like “ugh, knock it off you silly goose” so then they keep seeing him looking at you. Like just sneaking glances and missing the birdie because he’s so distracted by you and then whoever he’s playing with makes a bad serve/hit whatever and it lands near you because they’re just so sick of watching you two glance and flirt with your eyes and all that. So you go to be nice and pick it up for him but you reach for it at the same time and then you look into each others eyes and it’s love 🥹🥹🥹

I think you’d both make great conversation and you’d connect really well. Your personalities are similar enough to get along, but there’s enough differences that you’d help each other grow as people.

I think that you’re both afraid of failure and disappointing others so that you’d be really reassuring to each other and make sure that you both feel loved and respected in your relationship.

He would looooove your ambition, and how smart you are. He’d go crazy for it. He’s your #1 cheerleader 24/7. And while you’re out there doing your thing, being brilliant and winning badminton tournaments or whatever it is you aspire to, he’s always in your corner. Ready to be there for whatever you need and have all the domestic gestures waiting at home.

And with your love of movies, his job at family video sure comes in handy <3

✨✨✨✨

And i love love love that you found newsies 🥰🥰🥰 personally, my favorite is the 1992 movie version, however i do have a solid appreciation for the musical, Jeremy Jordan is such a darling always and forever.

Also i’m so sorry this took so long, i lost it in my drafts i’m so sorry but i hope you like it <3

#mara’s mmmmanons #mara’s inaugural celebration✨

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dreaminpeaches · 2 years

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New Paracosm :Blossom Valley

Long time no see, since I've talked on this blog, but during my time away I created a paracosm (that's also kind of like a side project but I'll get to that part later)

usually this the part of the post where I make my paracosm plot sound like a book or tv or a game, but I'mma just gonna give a semi rambly summary so...

After saving her parents (and kind of the world ) from a courrpt fallen angel, Revi's parents decided to move to a new town for a new start. Despite being trapped in a looping alternate dream realm for the last year Revi was able to continue to the sophomore year at Blossom Valley High. After a year of fighting off demons and outwitting corrupt angels will Revi be able to adjust to being a normal high school kid?

(Long post ahead)

If my summary sounded weird; basically this is the epilogue for a young horror rpg protag after they went through all the crazy dream realm stuff.

In the town of Blossom Valley, there are object heads and most humans (especially the young ones) wear objects on their heads to fit in, there are also angels who live in Blossom Valley as well. Other than the object heads and angels, Blossom Valley is just your average small town; with a few gas stations, a few convince stores, some malls, and lots of ma and pop shops.

At Blossom Valley High like any high school has its own cliques:

The Angelz- The most popular girls at school (or at least so they think), the angelz are a group of well... angels who think rule the school. They have a tendency to sugarcoat what they say, and it's hard to tell if they actually think that they're above everyone (because they can fly) or they're just airheaded. The mayor's (Mayor Harrison) daughter is the leader of angelz, she is a total daddy's girl and basically gets away with murder (not literally at least to anyone's knowledge)

Flower Power- A group of girls who are way more down to earth than the angelz (because they're a group of flowers), during lunch they can be found having picnics outside (even during the rain) and making flower crowns that they give out to their fellow classmates and teachers. They are very outgoing and friendly and are willing to take in any new kids into their group, at least before the Angelz get to them

Solar Sister- a pair of twins who float (literally) between hanging out with Flower Power and The Angelz. Solia is a happy-go-lucky teenager, who loves brightening people's day and being a literal ball of energy. She's a very sporty girl and is a part of all the school sports teams, everything from cheer to badminton. On the opposite end, her sister Luna is more chill and more of a vibes type of gal, she can be seen with a notebook in her hand, quietly watching others. Her notebook contains a few doodles, along with some poetry. Luna can be found hanging around the art room sometimes at lunch and even can be found in the art room at night. Luna's murals can be found on various walls through Blossom Valley (both the high school and the town). Luna also excels at coffee and tea brewing and sometimes reads people tea leaves if she feels like they are in distress. The Solar sister comes from a large family of 6 siblings, recently the two have been busy helping out their family with their baby sister.

Miscellaneous - A group of oddball boys who have a small garage band named Misc. When they're not doing band stuff they are usually roaming the streets of Blossom Valley doing some urban exploration, or hanging out near the icebox of any convince store, slurping slushies and talking about school and life n' stuff. At school, they can be found in the A.V club room or in the hallways during lunch near the vending machines.

and then there is Germ

Germ- is a kid who doesn't talk much at least to people, during lunch you can find him out in the field talking to his worm friends at least on rainy days, on sunny days he usually lurks in the shady part of the football field, and sometimes the pool to soak up moisture. Since Germ doesn't talk much he has a funny way of speaking, most kids don't pick on him for it, but they'll point it out. Even though Germ doesn't talk he does enjoy hanging around the other kids (even though they find him kind of weird), he usually hangs out with the flower powers or Misc. Out of the Solar Sisters, he usually hangs out with Luna, since he finds Solia to be overwhelming and she doesn't get along with his worm friends too well.

that's all I have in terms of characters, as for stories Blossom Valley is gonna be mostly slice of life, simple school stuff; sleepover, prom, crushes, science projects, trips to the mall, you know that kind of vibe. If you couldn't already tell Blossom Valley has a weird core/dream core/recovery core vibe with a slight of liminal space (since it is a small town).

I came up with an idea to tell this story in kind of a mock-up visual novel kind of way. Like the story is told as if it were a series of videos of different VN endings and events (which will be told out of order),

Just a screenshot of what I've been working on...

I've really been enjoying making this little project, I MAY revive Marbolo Nights in this format because I have the first scene written out might as well use it.

JUST A REMINDER THIS IS NOT REAL GAME

I DONT DO FULL VISUAL NOVEL

I ONLY MAKE DRESS UP GAMES, DOLLHOUSE GAMES, AND LINEAR NOVELS ATM!!

DO NOT GET YOUR HOPES UP PLS!!!

#paraportal #immersive daydreaming #paracosm #new paracosm #paracosm: blossom valley #this is kind why ive been quite for a while

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hi my belovedd im jetlagged rn so here i am~

im like lowkey developing a crush on someone because hes so attentive when he texts me aH like people who read your message properly and thoroughly and reply and dont let the convo go dry are so sexc!

but anyways we wanted to play badminton together but i left the country ofc so hes like ah im so sad we cant play badminton together and im like ?!*@*#&#* whooSh

buT hes part of a club im in and everyone in that club has a crush on him i swear,, plus hes just as nice with me as he is with everyone so :]

aHH ive never had anything thats not onesided its so tragiccc but its alright hehe talking to him is fun

ALSO BBY HOW ARE YOU! I WANNA HEAR FROM YOU!!!

hello my beloveeeed!♡

omg first of all i am so excited you're on your exchange aaaah!!! I'm sure you will love it, i am so happy for you! and i hope you get used to the timezone soon, jetlag is a bitch.

and omg i'm so sad you didn't get the chance to play with him though :(( but i'm glad you get along so well! people who mantain a conversation are the best! and he sounds so nice 🥺 i hope you can keep talking to him! you can just see where things go, hopefully to something great! even if it's just a friendship♡

also mood on never having anything not one sided it sucksssssss.

i've been having some difficult days but i try to keep myself distracted as best as i can. so i've been editing some of my writings in here and i would be reading but i just fell into the worst reading block hahaha. Anywho, i am also looking for a job again and trying to keep my shit together😂

take lots of care bby and i hope you have so much fun and learn a lot and aaaah♡ i'm literally so happy for you ily💖

#daybreakx answers #milkybonya💕

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loveablelatias · 2 years

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🎳 Wii Sports is back!! 🎾

Nintendo hosted a Nintendo Direct today that wrapped up just a few minutes ago. There were some cool announcements for games like No Man's Sky, Mario Strikers: Battle League, Kirby and the Forgotten Land and Xenoblade Chronicles 3, but the game that stood out the most to me was Nintendo Switch Sports, a casual sports compilation game with JoyCon motion controls. If you played the Wii growing up like I did, it should sound familiar to you.

As the name and logo implies, it's the next entry in the Wii Sports series, something I've been waiting ages for. After the mixed bag that was Wii Sports Club on the Wii U, I thought the odds of the series returning were very unlikely and I'm glad I was wrong. We don't know much about the game yet, but it appears to take place in an urban sports complex called Spocco Square. Wii Sports Resort took place on Wuhu Island, so this is an interesting change of scenery for the series that's similar to the sports complex environments we saw in the original game.

The game includes six different sports with an additional sport coming later via an update. I've never been a big fan of Nintendo's updates to games since it's usually very obvious that the updates comprise of cut content from the initial retail version of the game in question. This is done in order to create an artificial surge of returning players to the game later down the road to appease investors. Unfortunately, Nintendo Switch Sports seems to be the latest Nintendo title to dabble in this practice as Golf won't be included until the update for it releases this fall. I'm glad to see Golf return, but having to wait until the end of the year to play it is pretty disappointing, even with the update being free.

That being said though, the rest of the sports on offer included day one look solid. They all involve using classic Wii inspired gestures with the JoyCon to play, which the trailer showcases. Soccer looks really interesting, taking a bit of inspiration from Rocket League with giant goals and a giant ball to kick around. You can actually kick your real leg in the Shootout mode with the included JoyCon leg strap. It comes bundled with physical copies of the game and I like the idea a lot. Unfortunately though, leg controls for the full version of Soccer are coming post release via updates just like Golf. That being said, I'm interested about how the game will control with kicking when it releases and it looks like a good workout, even with just the Shootout mode.

A few classics from Wii Sports make their return to this game; Bowling and Tennis from the first game, and Chambara (formerly known as Swordplay) from Wii Sports Resort. They seem to control similar to how they used to, and look amazing with the new high resolution visuals. Just like Wii Sports Club, you can play any of the sports online with friends or random players through matchmaking. The game features skill-based matchmaking which will pair you with opponents similar to your skill level which sounds good, but I'm a bit worried. Games such as Call of Duty and Fortnite feature similar matchmaking systems, and Nintendo Switch Sports might make things too competitive for what's supposed to be a casual, laid-back sports experience. I hope that fun is still the focus while playing online with random players.

A few new sports are making their debut in the series as well. These are the aforementioned Soccer, Badminton and Volleyball. They seem to share a lot in common with Tennis in terms of control, and while I do miss Baseball and Boxing, these new sports look pretty fun. The retail price for this game was not revealed during the trailer unfortunately, but I've got a feeling it will go for $60. $10 per sport is a bit steep, so hopefully it will be lower than that, but only time will tell.

Luckily though, there is an online test event happening next weekend for Nintendo Switch Online members allowing us to try out a preview the game out for free. While it's limited to three sports and matchmaking only, I'm still eager to give the game a try. I'll make a follow-up post on my thoughts of the game if I get selected for it and if you're interested in trying the game yourself, visit the website here and mark that date on your calendar. I'm also glad to see Miis return to the game. They won't populate the world around you like the old games but they are selectable as your in-game avatar. Fingers crossed that they add the make-up features from Miitopia, those really deserve another chance to shine.

Overall, while there are some things about Nintendo Switch Sports that worry me a bit, I think the package overall looks pretty good. I've been dying for a casual sports game with motion controls to fill the void playing Wii Sports left me with all those years ago. It looks like that void will finally be filled once Nintendo Switch Sports releases. The game is coming out April 29, 2022. I hope I make the cut for the online test weekend as I'm very eager to try it and give my thoughts before it releases. If not, it's going to be a day one purchase for me regardless and I have plenty of things in store to post about so stay tuned for those. What was your favorite announcement from the Nintendo Direct? Feel free to leave a reply below if you're feeling sociable and thank you for visiting my blog. More posts are on the way, so follow me if you like what you see! Up, up and away! ✈

#nintendo #switch #sports #direct #february #tennis #bowling #chambara #soccer #badminton #volleyball #golf #latias #pokemon

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congrats on 5.5k!! you're insanely talented and I'm so happy you're getting the recognition you deserve 🥺🥺 could i join in the ship requests too?

I'm a rather small sized (like, 154cm & ~40kg kind of small) Asian female from a South East Asia country and i prefer men, especially men who are taller and Age Gaps™ 🥴 I'm not sure how much you know about/believe in astrology but I'm a Libra sun, Taurus rising and Capricorn moon so you can do what you want with that 😂

I'm an INTP/INFP (I've gotten both an equal number of times from sites OTHER than 16 personality, tho I personally vibe with INTP just a teeny smidge more) if you do MBTI ✌🏼 I LOVE to read, especially fanfiction lmao, and i also write! I really love listening to music + watching shows/movies too! My favourite shows are all mystery/crime based LOL and I am working towards becoming a criminal psychologist/forensic pathologist/forensic scientist in future! (heavily inspired by Criminal Minds, Sherlock, Detective Conan and the like so 😂) I have a really vivid and good imagination please i can spend DAYS just daydreaming and imagining scenarios that I never finish writing about & generally this is how all my work is never finished loll

I'm the eldest sibling at home, and my parents haven't always been around so I've been rather used to stepping up and taking care of myself (+ my sibling, like helping them with homework and all). Some people say I'm a natural born leader? idk bc I often step up to be the leader in group work & I'll often be the one to initiate things & all. I'm a rather big procrastinator though LOLL so you'll often catch me rushing my assignments & final projects & rushing my revision for exams + finals like, 2 days before the actual exam 💀 which often leads to me becoming more stressed out & breaking down more often than i actually should so 🥲 I'm trying to quit this bad habit though

I love cuddles and hugs please I will KILL for cuddles and hugs from my back by a tall character pls it just feels so safe and comforting to be spooned too 🥺🥺 sometimes when I'm too absorbed in work or something (which happens too often for it to be healthy) I might just forget to eat/sleep entirely AND also my sleep routine isn't the best. like i will literally fall asleep at 9pm, wake up in the middle of the night on my own at like, 1am, then usually I'll be rushing homework at this time, then maybe sleep again for a short while from 4ish? till when i have to get up for school/work at 5:30/6am 💀 there's been days where i literally looked so sick from the lack of sleep where my tutor once stopped the class to ask me if I was okay and if i was going to faint LMAO 😔 i feel like I'm a night owl??? but then also i have no problem getting up super early in the morning so?? but i really feel most at home and really enjoy the 3am nights 😌

i am also the class clown lol but it's bc i just make sarcastic comments and all and my friends think they're funny???? but also i enjoy making people laugh bc sometimes i find it interesting to try and see what kind of things make my friends laugh so it's lowkey an experiment? or like something i want to achieve? at this point. I'm fluent in English and Chinese/Mandarin and I'm learning Italian so I roughly know some basics, and I really enjoyed History, which I took last year but dropped this year. (I'm taking English Literature with Biology + Chemistry this year and they're all great, except I'm literally dying from the workload aaahhh 💀)

I'm kinda clumsy and Not Good™ at most sports, maybe passably okay for badminton but I'm really not that athletic and really not very keen on exercising either 😔 I'm quite creative and good with public speaking/creative writing/impromptu performance/speech though I'd say! I'm also in my school's drama club 😎 though I'm more of a backstage lights & sounds kind of person. I'm right handed (with a really neat handwriting, as I've been told many, many, many times) and I wear thin frame spectacles which I sometimes will fall asleep in & I'm so clumsy/careless that I'm actually really afraid I'd break them (it's happened before 😭)

I'm a really good planner? like i can do up a great and detailed schedule/plan for revision and all but i will NOT stick to what i plan 😭😭 i love to snack!!!! on chips + gummies especially, and my diet is quite unhealthy lmao i literally don't eat vegetables At All™ & i don't really eat meat that much too?? lmaoo please i can go for days without having a single proper meal & just survive on snacking on potato chips + soft drinks 💀 i am a very picky eater though so really me not finding food i like/am able to stomach is also really kind of my fault 🤡

while i really vibe with and love the dark academia aesthetic, i also do video/MOBA games, like i play games like Mobile Legends & all. I'm someone who knows most, if not all the lastest trends (like tiktok, memes etc) but i won't actively participate in them? i just kind of like to know things, like Knowledge is Power you know (I'm a Slytherin, in case you're wondering, though I've gotten Ravenclaw so often it's a close tie sometimes)

okay i feel like that's enough details about me? feels like I've told you nothing that's useful oh well LOL... I'd really love a ship for Criminal Minds and Marvel? if that's possible please? in case you missed it, i prefer men! (I'm a questioning bi, with a strong preference for men) for the hc prompt "what you do on your first date" or maybe "how you met + first impressions"?

thank you so much for being so kind and willing to do this ship requests thing!! I'm sure you're spending TONS of time and effort on this and aahhh i feel bad for typing so long paragraphs now (as you may have noticed i have a tendency to ramble on if not stopped because i am just really Socially Awkward ™ sometimes 💀 and have really bad (social) anxiety too) and i really think you're super amazing for doing this??? I'm so sorry if this took up too much of your time aaahhhhh thank you so so so much 🥺😭😭 really the biggest of congratulations to you for your 5.5k??? you really do deserve every single follower & i am SO insanely happy for you 🤩❤️

- 🌙🏒 anon

Don’t worry, you definitely provided enough information lmao.

And thank you for your kind words, I appreciate it.

I hope you like the ships I made for you

They are under the cut:

Criminal Minds:

I ship you with Hotch.

You get the age-gap here lol. He would be a bit hesitant due to the age gap at first, but he would get over it because he can not resist. He does not seem like the type of cuddles, and especially does not take part in PDA. But when you are alone he would love holding you and spooning, especially after a long day of work. Aaron would be attracted to your uniqueness as well as your intelligence and aesthetic, finding it to be very “you”.

How you met + his first impressions:

You met when you were transferred to the BAU as the new Forensic Pathologist.

Hotch thought you were very interesting when you first met and was definitely intrigued by you.

He thought you fit in fairly well and would get along with the others (which you do).

He appreciates a sarcastic sense of humor, so he would dig that as well.

Hotch could tell you had a form of anxiety and wold be patient around you when you first met so that you could open up to him at your own pace.

What you do on your first date:

He takes you to a hockey game.

He is not the sportiest person but he has had an interest in hockey for a while, sometimes watching it on tv.

When he learned that you liked it, he decided that this would be the perfect opportunity to invite you on a date as well as to see his first game.

After the game, you walked around town for a bit, getting some late night food and talking or a long time.

This allowed you to open up to him quite a bit and you grew more comfortable around him as well, which he is very happy about.

Best Friend:

Your best friend is JJ. She thinks you are really cool and unique and nice. She has the type of personality that is easy t get along with and open up too, so you bonded with her quicker than the others. I also feel like she is into hockey as well, so she appreciates your love for it as well.

Marvel:

I ship you with Sam.

I think Sam is a good fit for you. He is into sports, and digs your aesthetic. He is easy to get along with and very funny. He thinks your line of work is very interesting and loves to listen to you talk about it. Sam also really enjoys crime shows ans thrillers so he is always excited to meet someone who enjoys them as well.

How you met + his first impressions:

You met through Nat, who you had met through SHIELD years before.

You happened to be at the compound with Nat when Sam was there and she introduced you.

He immediately thought you were pretty and very interesting.

Sam could tell you were shy, but that did not stop him from flirting.

Though he also made some jokes and was easy going as to not scare you off.

He made sure to ask Nat about you once you left and managed to convince her to give him your contact info.

What you did on your first date:

He took you to the movies first, to watch the most recent crime thriller that came out.

After the movie you went to a nearby park and walked around, talking about the movie and other crime/horror related stuff.

You got food at a food truck and sat by the fountain together.

He was appalled when you told him that you didn’t eat that often (if came a part of your relationship later on that he would try to cook you meals that you’d like just so you WOULD EAT).

You ended up spending hours together, and it felt like no time at all.

So you were definitely up for another date with him, which he of course asked you about.

Best-Friend:

Natasha. She was the first one you met, and slowly introduced you to the others. She thought you were really cool when you first met and was surprised at how well you go along. That is sometimes hard for her to do, so once you became friends she never took that for granted. She and Sam would gang up on you when you weren’t eating btw.

xxaaron

#ship #ships #ship request #5.5k ships #anon ship #anon #ask

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cosmo-era-yuto · 3 years

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(Sorry for the mini novel)

Why did you pick up crocheting?

Haha a couple of winters ago I was in the mood to learn something new, so I learned how to knit, starting with finger knitting. The knitting thing only lasted for about 3-4 months, tho

Volleyball is pretty fun! And yeah, badminton is a blast. I can pass on tennis, though...You're so lucky to have dance class! We never had that in school. I kinda want to try to learn hip hop but I feel like it'd be too embarrassing to learn it now because I'd probably have to take classes with people way younger than me. But I did do jazz dance for a little while and can confirm, it's a lot fun, 10/10 would do it again.

A lack of love of practicing is why I need a teacher--someone to hold me accountable >_>;;;

About me? Current hobbies include watching Pentagon content and kdramas, but normally when it's not quarantine I like to travel and take pictures! I also do Japanese longbow archery (kyudo) and (up until last year) naginata (a Japanese martial art with a halberd-type weapon). Funny enough, I picked up naginata in high school, so that's something I've kept up! I only dropped it last year because I moved somewhere new and they don't have a local naginata branche here. ;_; I also love collecting stationery goods and writing to pen pals (always looking for new pen pals), going to karaoke, playing board games and trpgs, and watching Critical Role.

When I was in high school I was in like 8 clubs (gotta boost those college apps) and I was president of like 3 of them because I am/was an overachiever. Hobbies back then included watching/reading anime and manga (which has kinda petered out over the last 6 years or so after like a decade of loving it), bowling (I only do occasionally now), and volunteering (I still do that!). To be honest, I picked up more hobbies and interests after high school because I had more time. I studied 24/7 in high school. An unofficial hobby back then was singing, which I'm passable at, and I did choir in elementary, middle, and college. And now I karaoke a lot (when it's not COVID), haha

Good evening, Uni Anon (and don’t worry, you’ll be getting a mini-novel of your own)!

I started crocheting because freshman year there was a crochet and knitting club at my school. I knew my friend finger knits so I joined the club with her originally just so we could spend time together (we had no classes and no lunch together)

Well at least you tried to finger knit, you seem to have a lot of other hobbies so I guess your heart lied with other things

It’s cool that you’ve danced as well, I only started freshman year because they offered it as a class and it sounded fun. It was fun and I’m still in dance!

I would love to travel as well! My father was in the Navy and had been all over the world, so I hope that I can see all the places he’s seen. Kyudo looks really cool, I saw an anime (Tsurune) about it and it made me want to do it. Naginata I’ve never heard of, but I looked up a picture and now I’m scared. No, it looks fun, too! Is it like fencing? I’m sorry that you had to drop it :( I’m sure you’ll find something else to so, or you’ll continue doing kyudo? Cute stationery is always really nice to have your collection. I use the same pencil and eraser everyday so there isn’t a point in me having a bunch of supplies, but whenever I see it I want it

I watch anime as well, but not too much of it. I don’t really watch that much tv in general, so I have a difficult time finishing anything that’s over 24 episodes. Bowling is great, too! I’ve done it a few times but I’ve had fun doing it all those times. You also used to sing? I feel like we’re I interested in a lot of the same things so that’s great to find out!

Anyways, I’ll catch you next time you respond! 👾

#unianonevent2021 #answered #💫👾💫

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existentialstatesofmind · 7 years

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Weekend Fun

Clare: frowned, deep in thought as Dakota and his brother described the bullying that went on. "I know things can get really out of hand once someone becomes a target and that there is a lot of peer pressure to have sex or not to have it, but it seems so extreme. A lot of the bullies were probably virgins themselves and went along with it to divert attention away from their self. Of course there's also kids who hate anything they don't understand. I guess the stigma is why the guys in Jesus Club usually refuse to wear abstinence rings. I never thought too much about it because they're all so passionate about waiting for marriage. The members of the club have been divided about a lot of issues though, to be honest, that's why there was a name change." Clare told them. "Pool maintenance right. My older cousin used to have a pool. Her family lived about an hour from here by our grandma and when Darcy and I would go stay with her, we had to help skim and scrub the pool. My cousin taught me how to test the water’s chemical level too and I know there were a lot of other things they had to do to keep it clean. My relatives didn't use their pool year round though, and when my uncle retired they sold the house and moved away." She nodded. "That sucks. Other than being used for it, having your own pool still sounds wonderful to me. Even if the novelty wears off." Clare smiled when Dakota kissed her cheek. "Yikes. Not a good method. The first thing I remember is being taught how to blow bubbles in the water to be comfortable putting and keeping my face in the water. But I wasn't a baby so that makes a huge difference too." She laughed too when Stacy said Dakota should've made more pizza. Clare was good with three slices but she might've actually been tempted to eat a fourth if he had, it was so good. "I'd like that sometime. Okay, cool." She said about the song Dakota had played. She giggled when Dakota put her on his lap again. "You know what? I don't mind the chaos. I like your family." She told him quietly. "Really? That would be so much fun. I have a court in my backyard with a net. But they have table tops too, and than all you need to play is a birdie and rackets." Clare shrugged. "I hope so." After Dakota helped her up, she nodded. "Sounds nice. What kind of games? Just video games?" Clare rarely played those. When she was at Adam's or Eli's and they started to play one she usually took that as a sign it was time to go home. She followed Dakota and Ash down to the basement. She smirked when she saw the pool table. "I've played a few times. I'm definitely a beginner but I know the basics."

Kota: nodded at Clare's words. "It is extreme." he agreed. When she talked about the pool maintenance, he nodded. "Yea, it does suck because we're all responsible. We don't need to skim it regularly since it closes nothing really gets into the pool. We have a chlorine container that floats in the pool so we just put that in it and we just check chemicals, scrub it, and that's it." he said honestly. "Though at times to make it easier to kill the algae, we turn the heat up to 140º. It kills it, but we can't do it too often since it's bad for the pool and throws the chemicals off." he said honestly. "See, I'm going to put her in the kiddie pool and tell her to dunk her head and that I'll be right there. She does it in the tub so I'll just bring some bath toys and tell her we're in a giant bath." he shrugged and listened to them mention the pizza. Hearing Clare mention a badminton net at her house he smiled and nodded. "We have a table for table tennis." he said honestly and listened to her mention the games. "All kinds, some video games, pool, racing games, DDR, a few TVs.." he shrugged. "Not much, but we all worked for it." he said honestly. "Aside from the TVs, they were given to us. Our neighbor has a really good job and whenever they come out with a new TV, they get five of them and we get their old ones as long as they work, in turn we house sit when they're away on business free of charge and keep the house clean. It's sort of an agreement we have." he explained. When they got down in the basement, he smiled at her when she mentioned being able to play pool. He handed her a pool stick and watched Emi as she sat on Ash's lap and played a game with him. "It would be more fun if you dated." Dom stated and Kota rolled his eyes. "Wait till you bring a girl over friend or not, you're doomed." Kota threatened. "You forget who crawled into my bed with me crying about a bad dream?" he asked curiously. "It was a really bad dream, I was being attacked and drowned in some river." Dom whined. "Woman up." Emi said out of no where and tugged on Kota's pants only to have her hands up and for him to pick her up. "Tired?" he asked and she just put her head on his shoulder. "I'm starting to forget what mama looks like." she cried a bit and Kota knew it's been a while since she got the letter from her. "I'm here. Your mama will come back." he cooed and rubbed her back. "Look at me?" he asked and she did. "Sis has a picture of your mama, how about we get it from her when she comes home?" he asked softly and she smiled. "There's that smile." he chuckled and put her back down. "Go play." he said and looked at Dom. "Listen to Emi and woman up." he chuckled and watched Dom walk to Emi. "Miss your mama?" he asked and Emi nodded. "Woman up." he said throwing her words back at her. "But I'm only five and you're old. I don't know how to woman up yet." she pointed out and Kota started laughing. "You're older, Kota." Dom said and Kota shrugged. "Doesn't make it any less funny." he said honestly. "Besides I fell off my skateboard yesterday and knocked myself out for a few moments, Emi knocked on my head and told me to 'mommy up'." he confessed. "You need to check on your arm later. Make sure it's healing. If not we'll get Kelly to take you to the hospital." Ash said and Kota sighed. "You'll have a permanent residence there soon. All the nurses know you by now." Dom pointed out. "I only ever need stitches so they'll probably just stitch me up again right away." Kota shrugged and handed looked at Clare when the pool table was set up. "Do you want to break?" he asked handing her the cue ball. "We're playing free hand so it'll be easier for you. Just put it where ever you want." he stated.

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