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DOM: hey, i mean we all have our things that we focus.

DOM: I've never been one to have an animal. I debated getting a dog, but I feel like I wouldn't be able to take care of it with my busy schedule.

DOM: For now? It's doing pretty well. Especially since I have a night to myself. How's yours so far?

KURT: Thank you! I work hard to maintain her coat KURT: i've heard worse. my cat is very important to me, so I don't mind it. KURT: how’s your evening, handsome?

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YOU'VE MATCHED! @stylisthummel DOM: okay, your cat is absolutely fluffy. DOM: i know it's like a terrible first start to the conversation.

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Teddy bear at the airport.

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I went on a date with an elvis impersonator once. That was... god, he wasn't even good at it either. I've had someone try to pick me up on a horse. Like for a date. Needless to say, I did not go on that date. Nor did I want to know how they rode a horse through Beverly Hills.

Okay, well you can't just say something like that and then not tell me more of your bizarre dating stories!! I'm intrigued now

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Right now, my current artists are mainly in the pop and punk rock genres; I have two r&b artists, and an indie duo. I've actually mixed a friend's piano piece before.

I could always give it a shot I can definitely help you guys out, if you're looking to record. Trust me, I've been a little obsessed with Bridgerton's musical covers.

Oh! What kinds of genres do you produce? Do you ever do classical music? I play with a string quartet and we are trying to get some covers recorded. Like Bridgerton.

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Hmm.... I respect that. I'll have to check one of your shows out.

Well, then you'll definitely be someone I check out. I'm always looking for another artist to support and I always have different tattoo ideas on the mind, but never the desire to actually go through with them because of my time management.

It's a wide variety. We have a rock, pop, indie sort of vibe, but we'll cover anything we think sounds good, even if we change the genre of it.

I will do thanks. I'm a tattoo artist, that's my main passion and drive. I love it.

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It's not a bad idea. I know I do offer internships to those who are interested in my classes, but usually, the only people interested are those who assume they'll get extra credit for trying. which they don't.

hey, I'd take you up on that. Again, your voice is a gift and you have to use it for something other than reaming your clients' opposition.

I think I'm just trying to not come off as the asshole professor, while seamlessly being the one who grades too hard and is too critical of his students' work. You should see my 'ratemyprofessor' reviews. All of them are pretty awful because I'm a 'harsh judger'. Though someone said that 'if you're not passionate, you won't pass this class'... which isn't really wrong. So at least people are being fucking honest.

You're not an asshole. I'm sure you get too many demos to have to sort through alone, so having some help with that could really help you out.

The most you'd get out of me is providing back up vocals for one of your artists. But no, you shouldn't be relating to that, Dom.

It's both. Look at yourself in the mirror and tell me some scrawny kid wouldn't be intimidated by you and worried that you would flunk them? But that's valid, and you've gotta do what you gotta do to whip them into proper shape so it's not a bad thing.

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you've matched!

dom: oh, shit, you work at PSU, right? i think I've seen you around. dom: handsomeness usually can't be ignored.

@psujesse

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If I die from poisoning, I'm coming back and haunting your ass.

I don't know what she wants to do just yet. We're at least over the phase of 'Princess', 'Vet', 'Space Alien', 'Miner', and 'Archaeologist' every other day. That was an exciting phase.

Right now I'm just glad she's interested in hanging out with her big brother. I'm going to hate the day I become 'uncool'.

anything a kid makes is edible if you love them enough.

well with the dedication and belief from her brother i think she'll be doing it with no problem at all.

maybe she'll find herself also being on the production side then if she wants - if being a chef isn't in the cards for her. at least she has a good teacher.

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I haven't been in a pool all summer, and I feel like maybe that's what my entire physique is missing this season. Maybe I'll see if I can use a pool from someone. Good call.

That still is seriously the most badass career choice. Ah, I mean I own a record label. I'm into helping artists grow and expand their music. I mean, is it silly to be into the stuff you do for work? Other than that, I like comedy shows. No idea why, but a lot of times, they're just hysterical.

Oh no, definitely not. Don't get me wrong-- I love love Christmas so much, but I also adore Fall. I'm not a fan of skipping over any holidays! Aw, that's a bummer, I'm sorry! Yeah, same though. I love the sunshine but I could do with a break from the heat. Swimming helps, but it still zaps the energy outta you.

Well thank you, my friend! I've always been a big adventurer. Anything that boosts that adrenaline, I love! I don't quite know how to explain it. It's such a release. My dad was a stunt actor so it just came to me one day that I could have the best of both worlds and do it too. Then I can help him take over his classes when he's ready to retire. What kinda stuff are you into?

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I absolutely agree, I try every year to be surprised, but there's always the one or two that ruin it for the whole bunch. But that's no one's fault except the world we live in.

Right! Dr. Kat, it's lovely to meet you not in an awkward faculty social. Though I suppose this is also pretty awkward of a social thing as well.

Nah, I wouldn't think it's your fault. It happens. Students are still maturing and growing, as we all know. We were that age at some point.

You can just call me Dom. Students call me Professor LC. Or Professor Dom. My mom has a whole thing about hyphenating her name. Not wanting to lose her name to my father's- but even then sometimes she'll not even use it. So I try to play the even field.

A part of being talented and accomplished in your field is people wanting your approval and others wanting to use your connections for their own advancement. I can understand the frustration though and I hope this years students surprise you in good ways instead of disappointing you in predictable ones.

Hello Dom, I don't believe I've had the chance to introduce myself to you officially yet, althought I have seen and briefly interacted with you and a mixer or two in the last year. I'm Dr. Kat Jones but you can call me Kat, unless Dr. Jones is more comfortable for you. I am the Head of Admissions here at PSU. So I suppose I should be apologizing for the selection of students bothering you, Professor Corcoran or do you prefer Lawson-Corcoran?

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Just because it happened to me doesn't mean it'll happen to you! I just have bizarre things happen in my dating life. It's pretty obnoxious, actually.

Damn, you blacked out? Must have been quite the scene. Holy shit.

I hadn't even thought of that omg???? Well I'm officially horrified, maybe I should rethink this dating app thing...

Oh it was definitely not that dramatic... I don't think anyway, I'm still not really sure how it all happened, I kinda blacked it out

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Now I just feel like the asshole for turning down people. I did debate hiring a few interns this year at the label-- might help put some of the workload onto them so I can actually listen to some of the track I've been given already.

You know that I've got you, if you really wanted to. I still think it's a crime you don't want to do something with your voice, but I respect it. Hah, listen, we've all been there at some point.. Maybe I shouldn't... say that part where students could see.

Is... this a compliment or an insult? I just want to see their passion. If they're not passionate, get the fuck out of my program.

You just figured that one out yourself. Some of them have no real control over their own lives so while they're majoring in whatever mommy and daddy tell them to, they're secretly recording music that they can at least have you give feedback on. That might be all they need if you won't sign them.

I was kidding, Dom. As amazing as my voice is, I have no desire to pursue music. The drama that comes with that world will have me in handcuffs daily, so no thanks. You do look like the type of professor that will flunk their students, not gonna lie. But it's a good thing. Just 'cause we're all famous by association doesn't mean these little shits need a free pass.

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Unfortunately I wish I was kidding.

Is there a particular business you're planning on going into? I always get interested in students' jobs and what they want for their lives.

People really do that?

Avery Dunn, cowboy, pro rodeo, and current business student. Nice to meet you.

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It's the type of music we all listened to when we were younger that we now relate to even more, I completely get it.

It's nice to meet you Andy. I'm sure the year will be just as uneventful as it's been in the previous years. Or at least I hope it is.

The older I get, the more I relate to both Teenagers by MCR and the idea that 18 is entirely too young to be considered an adult. The audacity.

Andy, RN, new to campus.

Excited might be too strong a word, but I am curious to see how this is going to go.

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Don't talk to me anymore.

i decied your not allowed to call me teo anymore because it looks like toe. i support your foot fetish but its not my thing

its literally august. stop being a cheap bitch