#( c: andrewstarkey )

[madbaly]

i had no idea that you'd be coming to coachella! damn it drew you can't keep things like this from me! how are you doing? honestly this alone makes coachella sooooo much better now! @andrewstarkey

[grntgstin]

drew buddy! how are things? are you happy with your roommates? you better say yes because if you don't i think you might break rudy's heart and i wont be able to deal with his crying.... also you can't break my heart either if you say no. @andrewstarkey

[cfhllnd]

exactly better things. being home brings a comfort like nothing else in the world. it just puts things right and makes things feel at ease. i appreciate that but i can't really see there being a benefit of rambling away because it's obvious that things aren't there anymore and things have moved on. if i ramble about it or talk about it then what will happen? it's not like i'll get back what i lost right? i've lost it already and i don't want to have hope that it will come back to me because i can't go through that again... well here's to the next time then! it makes the most sense.

i'm with you there. onto better things! good to hear that, being home is a breather from the craziness out there. ramble away anytime, mate. i'm all ears for whatever you wanna chat about, whether it's deep stuff or just random thoughts. especially those random thoughts you can turn into very deep stuff. not really, maybe at another time i'll be able to give you any juicy details but for now, nothing, zero, nada. hey, count me in for that!

[madbaly]

let me start off by saying how glad i am that grant has been such a gem to take you and rudy off my hands this trip. i'm still trying to figure out how i managed not to get roomed with any of you for that fact... is this the start of some peace for once? i think so @andrewstarkey

[tellingmiles]

It sure does! That's what everyone has been telling me, that it eases their stress and they're always calm and collected as the actual big day nears. I need to start taking notes, apparently. Every year I get reminded that I'm not alone when it comes to waiting last minute. And honestly, it makes me kind of happy knowing that I'm not the only one lacking and slacking. Even if I wait too long, I still manage to hustle through it. And seeing everyone open their gifts gives me great sanctification that I didn't completely fuck up.

I get where you're coming from regarding Christmas creeping up so fast. It always seems to approach faster than we expect, right? I'm personally one of those people who try to get a head start on Christmas shopping. I find that it eases the stress and allows for more thoughtful gift-giving. But don't worry if you're a bit of a procrastinator, you're definitely not alone. Many people do their holiday shopping closer to December, and that's perfectly okay too. It's all about finding what works best for you, I personally wouldn't like to find myself too close to Christmas day without gifts. Stresses me out all the time. / @tellingmiles

[cfhllnd]

no it wasn't but it's whatever. the past is the past and there's no point in dwelling on that anymore. being back home is really nice, takes a bit of the weight off the shoulders and i'm happy with it. i appreciate it, but we'll try and save your mind from the ramblings. but yes you're right, that's what friends are for. not that exciting? oh come on surely there's gotta be something there that's keeping it exciting or keeping you on your toes? shall we sip our tea and start watching the golf games then?

yeah, gotta admit, if it wasn't the best time for you, being back home's gotta feel like a relief. definitely, man. i'm chilling at home right now, but whenever you're free, just let me know where you're at, and i'll swing by to hear you ramble on. glad to hear you sorted some stuff out! love that for you, my dude. always got your back, buddy, that's what friends are for, right? you haven't missed much, life's not that exciting either. taking things easy. i'm an 80-year-old dude at heart, you know? with nothing going on for him.

[cfhllnd]

yes it did divert my attention which was nice, but being home is a lot better than being cooped up there. thanks mate, i appreciate the offer and i might have to take you up on that depending on what schedules look like. i think i'm good on the venting, i've had a lot of time to sort things out and get things in line. what a good mate you are, wont be trading you for anything in the world. but what's going on with you? i feel like i've been out of the loop for your life lately.

i don't think they care whether you'd like to listen or not, they just have this urge to let it all out, and if you happen to be there, you're the one they spill it all to. i love that for her, i really do! at least it diverted your attention from life's chaos for a bit, yeah? and hey, if you ever need a break i’m game for a night out. if you need someone to vent to, i'm all ears. no romantic entanglements for me right now, so the attention is solely on you!

[madbaly]

nope you can't. is that so? then prove it. chase absolutely would agree with me! you know i can easily get rudy on my side of things too right? i'm a mastermind and i have skills you haven't even seen yet. i am not! you're the one who started all of this, this behaviour is all on your hands. hmmm i'm sure you will babe. it's a good bonus, plus you do make a great pillow when the exhaustion hits on set.

i can't stop you, you say? i'll have you know there's nothing i can't do. chase would so not agree with you, are you mad? he's totally siding with me, and if he's not, i have rudy to back me up on everything. you're always mean. exactly what i said, i'll be nice when you're nice to me, you will get what you give. ask me again later, i don't even remember right now, but i'll come with a few later on. that's all you want me for, huh?

[madbaly]

not like you can stop me. shaking my head forever and always. you are, 100% you are. chase would agree with me. i'm mean for when it it's needed if that counts for anything? oh shut up! super nice? oh no you get what you give when it comes to my books, mister! i do not fib, and what fibs am i telling if you're so certain on this fact hmm? i want proof. life of the party? more like person to reach high things for the shorties in the world.

no head shakes allowed, alright? me? imagining stuff? nah, i just know what you're capable of. you owning up to being mean? that's been the best part of my day. look, i can be super nice, but you gotta be nice with me first. haaa yeah, don't think i haven't noticed you sliding in a few fibs every now and then. i knew you would, they don't call me the life of the party for nothin'.

[madbaly]

i will just shake my head at you because i'm not at all. you're imagining things sweetheart. i wouldn't let you starve or become dehydrated, i might be mean but i'm not that mean. and he hits with some flattery! you sure about that? i don't know if you really are. i do not tell a lie good sir! how dare! thank you, i appreciate the honesty. you weren't bad to room with either, starkey. i actually enjoyed myself.

you can and you are absolutely blamed for it. when you're talking to someone, you're partially responsible for how the other person takes it. you made it sound like you weren't even going to give me water to drink, so i doubt a three course meal was your initial thought. yeah, you always do. pfft, i'm okay if you do 'cause i'm prepared for anything. there are only lies in that statement. but since you've been nice to me, i'll be nice to you... it wasn't that bad rooming with you.

[cfhllnd]

it's crazy how they just go 'you're the one tonight' and then unload it all. i didn't even prompt for the information most just started talking. oh you could tell that nancy spoils them rotten just by looking at her face, either way good on all of them really. things are alright, they're going i guess. it's been a nice distraction and a welcoming one at that. you know grabbing a drink wouldn't be bad at all, sometimes you can use a pal.

man, you wouldn't believe how many times i’ve ended up being the accidental therapist for the bar staff. big ups to jack for poppin' the question, hope he's bracing himself for the ride. fifth grandkid? i’m impressed and happy for her ‘cause you know, more grandkids, more spoiling they get to do. how’s things on your end, buddy? if you ever feel like grabbing a drink, i’m your guy, but hey, if you just need some quiet contemplation time, i got mad respect for that too.

[madbaly]

i can not be blamed for where your mind takes my words, starkey. i was simply referring to a three course meal of some sort but you'll miss out on that if you're insisting of a damn pb&j. if you're pulling me into your wildest dreams please at least tell me i'm wearing something super freaking cute. oh is that so? guess i have to turn it up a notch then and take you on the real ride, good luck. i do not snore! i sleep like an angelic being.

i’m always ahead of you. i’m blushing, madison, please. you make everything sound so suggestive, is this your new superpower? i’m just a guy who wants a pb&j and if you’re locking me up at least make it a thing. in my wildest dreams? i’ll see you there, babe. i’m that good at cracking codes and solving riddles, you’re the biggest enigma i’ve found but not impossible to figure out. uh, please! i’m out. all i ask is you don’t snore too loud, please.

[madbaly]

well damn and here you go figuring out my masterplan, it's ruined and will never be accomplished now. damn it. though i have a few ideas of what you can eat and pb&j is not on that list, we don't do sandwiches here. crushing? on you? only in your wildest dreams babe. how you're breaking down all these walls and figuring out all these secrets is beyond me. i don't need to act tough, i am tough. for a lot of things! starting with being rude to myself and madelyn, seriously calling her naive? she is loveable and adorable. nahh no storm anytime soon.

i think you have other intentions with that. you want to keep me all to yourself and i’m not against it but please, bring me pb&j so i can subsist. i’ve always been like this, guess you were crushing too hard on me to ever caring about it. in fact you might even found it cute. it’s that deep when you’re acting tough. enlighten me, what’s that thing i should apologize for? i’ll judge if i have to. this is the nicest thing you’ve said to me in a while, should i wait for the storm coming?

[madbaly]

you know i'm half tempted to lock you up in a room and keep you from ever seeing the daylight again or at least until it's time for all of us to head back home. have you always been this irritating or is this something new that you're trying out? don't know how i feel about it. yeah, yeah, yeah... i said please it's not that shocking... yes a little sorry to me! you so do have something to apologize for! pick on them? i would never, i love your toes.. not in a weird way, they're part of you and i love to so...

guilty as charged, yeah! i wasn't? what drinks are you having? i'm worried about you, you're seeing things. you should drink more water and leave the booze for the people who can drink without hallucinating, madi. that's harsh. i'll have to warn every men out there to be careful with you. pump the brakes… you said please?! did you catch a cold or something? you mean a little sorry to you, right? i don't think i need to apologize for anything here, babe. they are, especially when i want to hide my toes from people who would pick on me 'cause of them, like you.

[madbaly]

rude! you're calling me rude?! you're the one that was rude first, good sir. what can i say the tears help. you think i get this youthful glow all on my own? it's the tears of men that keep me glowing. eyes of a hawk! ha! that's rich! well i mean you are tall and your height would be useful in finding people... please? you know a simply little sorry would help you find any sort of heat and coziness a lot faster when it comes to these nights, just saying.... socks are truly an essential thing to have at all times, never know when you're gonna need them.

wow, that’s so rude, but perhaps it’s so on brand for you. you really want my tears, is it for some kind of potion to stay young forever or? i always see it coming, no matter how tiny you are, i have the eyes of a hawk. well, he’s around so make an effort and you’ll find him in no time, i can even find him for you if it means you won’t treat me that badly. guess i’ll have to find the fire myself. ugh, you’d say anything for me to carry you around. good observation, but i’m wearing sneakers without socks. you’re right, i’ve got a pair of socks in my fanny pack for when the heat subsides and the chill sets in, i'll use 'em to cover these uglies.

[madbaly]

oh are you gonna cry? cry the big baby tears? ahh see but i have a plan, a secret plan and you'll never see it coming because you're so damn tall that you'll just overlook it. yeah but rudy is god knows where right now and i'm not taking the time to hunt him down. lost her right?! how dare you! at this rate you'll be lucky if i lead you to a fire somewhere... good luck. no one said anything about taking off your socks but fine, i hope you can feel this eye roll right now.

i don’t like your dirty game, bailey. you’ll hurt me? again with those threats. i see it’s true you and madelyn are ganging up on me and i’m not liking it. there’s rudy you can target as well! someone’s already lost her right to piggy back rides. you’re not keeping me warm enough, so i’m gonna say… the sweatshirt would be a better solution! i’d have no problem with that if my feet weren’t this ugly.