#it wasn’t pink but okay u do u mona

[choicesarehard]

P1 - "That's it," Mona threw her hands up, "we're staging an intervention." "Are you serious," laughed Logan, "didn't know you were so invested in Colt and Ellie." "At this point I'm more frustrated than anything," Mona explained, "I thought Colt was some lady killer, but here he is playing iMessage games on with the girl he likes like a teenage boy. I've had enough." Logan snorted, "what do you suggest we do about it?" "Am I allowed to lock them in a closet?" she asked. "No." 🕷

P2 - “Ugh,” that’s my suggestion sighed Mona. “How about literally anywhere else?” “Like?” she asked throwing her hand up in frustration. “What if we all go eat at Ellie’s favorite diner, then ditch?” “Night club, then you’ve got a deal.” Mona agreed. “I’ll wrangle Ellie, can you get Colt on board.” Mona rolled her eyes, “the things I do for this child …” 🕷

P3 - After convincing Ellie she could put down her books for a few hours, Logan was able to get Ellie on board. Mona, however; was a having a screaming match downstairs with Colt. “SO NOW YOU WON’T GO CLUBBING WITH ME?” she yelled, “AM I NOT COOL ENOUGH FOR YOU KANEKO?!” Logan texted Mona: meet you there. Is Colt on board? Mona responded: he will be. See you at eight. 🕷

P4 - “Logan, this really doesn’t seem like my scene,” Ellie said, adjusting her borrowed mini dress. “It’ll be fun, I promise, I’m gonna grab a drink meet you at the lounge, okay?” Ellie nodded. “Aren’t you glad I dragged you here?” Mona asked Colt. “Not really, where’s the alcohol?” Mona rolled her eyes, “I’m going to the bathroom, meet you at the lounge, okay?” “Whatever, Mona.” With the trap set, Mona and Logan watched from the corner of the club. 🕷

P5 - Colt was now content, thanks to the strong liquor in his hand. Colt trudged back to the lounge, running into Ellie in the process, spilling the contents of his glass on her. “Watch where you’re going,” Ellie began, “Colt?” she gasped. It was around this time that Mona was distracted by a bar fight breaking out, and Logan happened to turn away. “What are you doing here?” asked Colt, “this doesn’t really seem like your scene.” “I know,” Ellie sighed, “thank Logan.” 🕷”

P6 - “I guess this is your scene though, right playboy?” Ellie let out a dry laugh, wiping at her dress which smelled like whiskey. Colt studied Ellie’s face, “Don’t know where you got that idea,” he said. Ellie blushed, “seems like you,” she shrugged. “Can I take you somewhere?” he asked. Ellie raised an eyebrow, “Right now?” “Listen, I don’t think this was a coincidence us being here at the same time, but I’d much rather take you out without an audience.” Ellie nodded, “yeah, okay.” 🕷

P7 - Colt pulled Ellie by the hand, out of the packed club. “Where’s Ellie?” Logan asked making another round around the club. “I don’t know, where’s Colt?” Mona smirked, “you check the bathroom?” Logan looked confused, realization hit, “oh shit, Colt would,” he said rushing to the clubs single restroom. Rapping on the door violently, “Ellie!” “Buzz off!” yelled a voice. It wasn’t them. “Now what?” asked Logan. “I guess we go home and hope they weren’t kidnapped,” Mona shrugged. 🕷P8 - The sun had begun coloring the sky with touches of pink and orange by the time Colt and Ellie reached their destination by foot, chatting about whatever as they strolled along the streets, Ellie acting more drunk than Colt and she was sober. She and Colt climbed upwards, tripping on things in the dark, laughing as the tried to make their way to the Hollywood sign. 🕷

P9 - Ellie and Colt sat down in front of the sign on the dusty ground. Ellie placed her hand, just barley touching his. He took his hand in hers wordlessly and they sat their, watching the sunrise. Ellie leaned her head against his leather clad shoulder, lack of sleep finally catching up to her, “it’s so beautiful,” she breathed. “Definitely,” Colt said, Ellie looked over, but he was looking right at her. “Such a player,” she laughed, kissing him softly as the sun moved across her face. 🕷P10 - She soaked in the sun and she couldn’t think of anything she wanted other than him. To be young in LA by his side. That was what she wanted. 🕷 oof sorry for the delay got a little busy not my best work but I hope u enjoyed the cheesiness lol thanks for reading!

[marthfador]

Stole this from Twitter lol. Lost the og post but here’s the blank!

I tried to go for some bands that aren’t as completely well-known as well as some popular ones. I even tried to add some albums I’m fond of for those that I can tell the difference with! Breakdown and song recs under the cut! 

(U don’t gotta for the meme, I just like talkin abt music lol)

Going by rows, we’ll start with Gorillaz. They’re usually the band I mention if someone asks my favs because I’ve been with em since their first album. All of their albums are really good, but I think I’ve had the most fun with Plastic Beach! Humanz is probably my next choice followed by Demon Days. An underrated song from Humanz is Out of Body!

Daft Punk is another group I’ve been with since Discovery, which is quite frankly still one of the best albums out there. Everyone loves One More Time and Harder Better Faster Stronger but one of their overlooked songs that I’m fond of is Face To Face!

Nine Inch Nails.... SIGH. Gotta be that edge, right? But let’s be fair, I’ve gone to the past like 5-6 concerts they’ve put on, I can’t say I’m NOT a fan lmfao. No fav albums since again... 5-6 concerts. That’s 5-6 album drops. They’re all so good. Not to mention I love Trent Reznor... One song I’d say doesn’t get as much attention as the rest is God Given. (But again... Ow the Edge)

Studio Killers! Hello! The band Tumblr has babied up since they first started... I even cosplayed as Cherry for the one con I went to haha. Everyone knows the Ode to the Bouncer, Jenny.... But the most absolute BOP that I’ve fallen in love with the instant I bought their album was Friday Night Gurus. Just WAIT til the chorus, okay!!!

Scissor Sisters start the next row and like... What can you even say about them. I’m surprised they aren’t more of a thing here on Tumblr, their music is so catchy and bouncy and they sing about the wildest things, not to mention I’m pretty sure most of the band is LGBT in some way! While I try to aim for the more vague songs, Don’t Feel Like Dancing is my jam morning noon and night. (Also just LOOK at that video!)

In This Moment was actually a surprise get for me. I first got to see them opening up for another couple of bands and they absolutely stole the show. If you can ever get the chance, see them in concert!! I describe her as the Lady Gaga of metal- her outfits are fantastic and she’s got some hella backup dancers! As for songs, the list goes on... Whore, Blood, Black Widow... But here, have her singing with Judas Priest in Black Wedding. Yes, another edgy band but it’s metal, what do you expect.

Janelle Monae’s entire Dirty Computer album is fantastic and if you haven’t watched the little movie she’s shot to go with it, go do it now! It’s on youtube, what are you even waiting for!! We all love Pynk, The Way You Feel, Crazy Classic Life... But not gonna lie, Americans still gives me chills when I hear it. Not only is it a bop but Janelle def doesn’t shy away from Shooting Shots.

Beck lmfao. I honestly wouldn’t have thought to add him if it wasn’t for the concert I managed to get tickets to not long ago. His concert was PHENOMENAL, not to mention this new album of his was so fun and catchy... I just can’t help now but to say I love him. Not to mention his older hits like Where It’s At and Loser... Colors and Up All Night are so good but the song that blew my mind in concert and I had to get the instant I got home was Saw Lightening.

Des Rocs actually popped up on my Pandora and I had to look him up! Not only do I dig the whole look and aesthetic (black leather jacket wearing greaser guys? Hell yea) but I absolutely do love the sound. It’s got this retro rock feel and like... If you could Bang a Voice, I’d def choose this one lmao. Let Me Live/Let Me Die was the one that started it for me... But don’t miss out on Used To the Darkness either!

Mitski... It actually took me a few times to get onto this Tumblr train but once I got there I wallowed in it. Most of her songs are on my Sad Bitch Hours playlist but you know what? I’d describe listening to her music as sort of cathartic, I can lay down and stare at the ceiling listening to Mitski for an hour and somehow feel rejuvenated. I think Geyser was actually the one that got me into liking her, but Pink In the Night and Strawberry Blonde of course are good.

Florence and the Machine is kinda in the same playlist as Mitski, but I do absolutely love a lot of her songs. Many of them make me rather emotional (My work started playing Hunger and I nearly teared up at the register? Wtf?) but I think that’s kinda why I dig it. Dog Days Are Over is gonna always be my most favorite of them, but if you want one I don’t see many others chatting about, go for Cosmic Love. Big God is also a wonderful video if you haven’t seen it yet.

I’ve already talked and mentioned the Dead South in a previous post, but man do I love these boys! People talk about Gothic Cowboys and boy do these guys deliver. Their songs can be about death, adultery, literally losing your mind, so many other sort of dark topics but with such a catchy tune! Long Gone is a song that I get stuck in my head quite often!

Gogol Bordello... Wow, there’s so much I can say about this band. I believe the lead singer is from the Ukraine, his pal on the fiddle is from a country I cannot pronounce, he has twin backup dancers that are Swedish-Chinese, he has a guitar player from Honduras- this really is just a rag-tag group of people from all over the place making some fantastic music! I was lucky enough to see them in concert and their energy is off the fucking charts, I absolutely adore this group! Most people learn of them from Start Wearing Purple, one of my faves tho has to be When the Trickster Starts A-Pokin’... Also they performed with Madonna once? Hello? (Also I’m in love with Sergio’s fiddlin tbh)

Sofi Tukker is another artist I stumbled upon while listening to Pandora. It seems like many of her songs have a different style than the others, but they’re all so very catchy and have a wonderful energy to them. Speaking of... The song that got me into her best was Energia. I literally cannot listen to this song without moving a little to it, it’s such a poppy and fun song! For an English song though, try Best Friend. (Batshit Crazy is one I find funny too!)

Gold Fish was one I actually had to dig for at the time- one of their songs was playing in the background of one of those shitty Kia Hamster commercials lmfao. It was SUCH a bop even in the commercial that I had to find it! (It was Fort Knox btw) Again, as a lot of my poppy choices here, there’s such a good energy and upbeat sound to everything they do, it’s wonderful listening to. I actually love putting these guys on when doing chores around the house, it’s fun and gets the energy flowing and makes things a little more enjoyable! One that I also love to turn people towards is Get Busy Living. If you can’t tell between these two songs, they’re actually a sort of DJ-ish band- different vocalists and different sounds mixed in, but it’s all very well done!

Jain, another found treasure from a commercial... (Makeba was in a Levi’s commercial lol) I was reading that she was born in France, went to live in India for schooling, and wound up in South Africa to learn different musical stylings there- and it all very well feels like her music flows with all these different influences! I hate when stores use the generic word “ethnic” but I think her music and voice can very well fit in that sort of category. She’s got a lot of bouncy, poppy songs, but also a few more mellow songs as well... But of course I really love the bouncy stuff haha. If you need a song to get your heart pumping in the morning, I’d def recommend Star! A stranger sort of song that still has a great feel is Hope! 

[artisticestheticreads]

EPILOGUE

One Year Later

[At Your Best by Aaliyah plays]      

“YES. YES. YES. I WILL MARRY YOU!” 

Maxine jumped on top of Donnie’s arms and hit the wound. 

“Ow! Babe, my arm.” 

“Oops, sorry.” 

    Maxine hit Rodney’s phone out his hand and continued to read her book full of Maya Angelou’s poems. Donnie chuckled as he saw the altercation and wrapped his arm around Maxine to place a kiss on her head. “C’mon, baby. You can’t do my best man like that.” She looked over the gold frame glasses at Rodney and said with a straight face “I told yo black ass to stop playing that video”. She smiled and Donnie couldn’t help but chuckle again. They were matching in all Adidas jogger suits and Alphabounce running shoes. Maxine’s hair grew five inches longer and Don became more tone and muscular. Rodney just wore all black and sat with a irritated look. “Okay, ‘sister in law’. You win because it’s your wedding weekend.” Maxine smiled and said “oh, Rod. I win at everything, love.” They all laughed, she kissed Rod’s cheek and then she heard her name being called. “Maxy!!!” It was Josie & Syd with their adopted five year old daughter, Simone and Justin was with his new fiancee, Noah. 

    She ran to them and hugged them all in a warm embrace. “Are you excited”, Noah asked. “Of course I am. I’m getting married and all my babies are here.” Maxine walked with the group to the guys. Sydney and Joseline hugged Donnie and kissed his cheeks with smiles then it was Rodney’s turn. He said “y’all got me hot and bothered” while fanning himself; they playfully hit his arm and laughed. Justin shook Donnie’s hand. “Thanks for offering to pay for us.” Donnie shook his head and said “I ain’t paid for y’all.” Everyone looked at one another, confused then back at Donnie. Josie said “ what you mean, Max said-” Maxine rolled her eyes and said “he didn’t pay because we are taking his-”. Donnie interrupted “our”. Maxine continued. “Our private plane and the rooms are already paid for.” Maxine took her book and playfully hit his arm. “I told you not to mess with them, Donnie. They was about to jump you.” Simone looked at Donnie and said “that wasn’t funny, uncle Donnie.” Donnie picked her up in his arms and said “ Awe, I’m sorry, my sweet Simone. I promise I won’t do that ever again” as he pout his lip; she smiled with her two front teeth missing and kissed his cheek. It was time for everyone to board and to take off. 

    The interior was insane. There was a couch that wrapped around in the middle with coffee table in table, a fireplace and a movie screen. They entered and Abel went to his little dog house on the side. Simone lied on the couch and her smile was enormous. Her mommies sat next to her while Justin and Noah sat in the lounge chairs. Rodney sat next to Simone and turned the screen on Moana which she was obsessed since she basically looked like her. Maxine and Donnie took the other side and automatically cuddle. “Everyone, we are taking off to Paris, France. Say good bye for now, Los Angeles.” They all waved and laughed when Simone yelled out “BYEEEEEE!” The flight was a long one at a duration of nine hours. As soon as they got in the air, that’s when everyone got comfortable; shoes off. The servers started to bring out iced teas and lemonades for everyone. All of a sudden Usher’s U Got It Bad played in the back ground and Donnie began singing awfully and playfully.

“Oh, no, no, no, no, no. 

No ooh

When you feel it in your body You found somebody who makes you change your ways Like hanging with your crew Said you act like you're ready But you don't really know And everything in your past, you wanna let it go.

I've been there, done it, fucked around

After all that, this is what I found Nobody wants to be alone If you're touched by the words in this song Then baby.”

Then everyone joined except for Maxine, who just laughed.

“You got it, you got it bad When you're on the phone Hang up and you call right back You got it, you got it bad If you miss a day without your friend Your whole life's off track You know you got it bad when you're stuck in the house You don't wanna have fun It's all you think about You got it bad when you're out with someone But you keep on thinkin' bout somebody else You got it bad

When you say that you love 'em And you really know Everything that used to matter, it don't matter no more Like my money, all my cars (You can have it all) Flowers, cards and candy (I do it just cause I'm) Said I'm fortunate to have you girl I want you to know I really adore you All my people that know what's going on Look at your mate, help me sing my song”

Then Maxine joined in while holding Donnie’s head in her chest.

“Tell her I'm your man, you're my girl I'm gonna tell it to the whole wide world Ladies say I'm your girl, you're my man Promise to love you the best I can

See I've been there, done it, fucked around After all that, this is what I found Everyone of y'all are just like me It's too bad that you can't see That you got it bad, hey

You got it, you got it bad When you're on the phone Hang up and you call right back You got it, you got it bad If you miss a day without your friend Your whole life's off track You know you got it bad when you're stuck in the house You don't wanna have fun It's all you think about You got it bad when you're out with someone But you keep on thinkin' bout somebody else You got it bad

You got it, you got it bad When you're on the phone Hang up and you call right back You got it, you got it bad If you miss a day without your friend Your whole life's off track You know you got it bad when you're stuck in the house You don't wanna have fun It's all you think about You got it bad when you're out with someone But you keep on thinkin' 'bout somebody else You got it bad 

[By Your Side by Sade plays]

    They all laughed and high five one another. Four hours later, everyone was sleep and knocked out but Don who sat there with his future wife in his arms, looking at her and just smiling. He thought about everything that happened in the past year. From taking out Carlos, to becoming billionaires to just being in love. He honestly didn’t even think that this would happen. He was so thankfully thought God bought her into his life and change it for the better; he couldn’t wait to give her his wedding gift. He kissed the top of her head and rubbed her shoulder. He nuzzled his face in her hair and looked around as his eyes slowly closed.

   They finally landed in France and the sun was setting with the Eiffel Tower lights on. A few older men welcomed them and helped them with their luggage as they all got into their rides, arrived to the Hilton Paris Opera hotel, to their rooms. Donnie and Maxine had the executive room which was so huge and beautiful. Maxine stood in the window and watched the sunset as Donnie held her from the back. He kissed her neck and up to her ear. 

“Are you happy, my queen?” 

“Yes, I am my king.” 

    She spun around, held her face close to his and kissed him softly. He lied her on the bed and began stripping her.

The Next Morning; The Big Day

   Maxine woke up in the nude and looked over to a sleeping Donnie. She kissed the top of his head before heading to the shower. Afterwards, she got out and lathered in her body oil as she watched Donnie. She smiled at him and thought about when the first met and how they ended up here. It was surely a challenge but they made it. She was truly grateful to have him in her life and she couldn’t wait to give him the gift in rightfully deserved. She run her fingers through his curls and just sat there. After they had breakfast, Donnie and Maxine went their separate ways to get ready. Maxine met her bridal party at the church and Donnie met Rodney and Justin in his room. They got dressed and in the limo on their way to the church. Donnie wore an all black tuxedo with a bow tie and white handkerchief while the others wore something similar except for white dress shirts. He stood in a room in the left side of the church and saw his father, Mr. Donald Wilkerson, SR. entering the room. “Hey, son. You nervous?” 

[Never Felt This Way by Brian McKnight Plays]   

     He shook his head with a smile. “Nah, pops. I ain’t. Wilkersons don’t get nervous.” His dad patted his shoulder and said “that’s my boy. So, you ready? Y’know, Don. This is a big step.” Donnie nodded with a smile. “I know, pops. But Maxine deserves this. I deserve this. I love her with all my heart & soul and I want it to be official.” Donald smiled and began to walk but Donnie grabbed his arm. “Stay for a while. I gotta get something handled.” He looked to Rodney and Rodney left with a head nod and wink. Maxine was down the hall in her room getting prepared. She was sitting at vanity getting her make up done, sparkle eye and nude pink lips with her hair in curled and to the side; the same as Sierra requested. She looked to the mannequin on her left and saw the dress Sierra chose for her. Maxine took a deep breath to stop incoming tears. “Thank you, Sierra Mona.” The girls, who were in the black bridesmaids gowns, helped her get in and she looked in the mirror, smiled at her self as she put her hoops on and saw Mr. Wilkerson. He walked up to her hugged her. “You look amazing, young lady.” The ladies stood behind her and she asked “you ready, poppa Wilkerson.” He looked at her and shook his head. 

  “There’s been a change of plans, baby girl. I won’t be walking you down the isle. They are.” A man with long gray dreads, a huge smile and mahogany skin stood next to a woman with dark curly hair up and brown skin looked at her. Maxine looked confused and asked Donald “who are they”? The man said with his hand to his chest and a shaky breath “I-I’m Jackson Piers and this is Melanie Roberts.” Maxine looked at them first confuse the in awe and felt her heart drop. She was speechless and shocked. There were so many emotions as she tried to process everything that was happening. She felt tears coming and quickly dab them with a tissue. “How”, she asked them and Melanie said “Honey, Donnie found us. I was sent to Michigan and your father was in New York. He just called us and told us about you and how beautiful you are. And he was right. You are impeccable.” Maxine walked up to them slowly and Jackson looked her in the eyes and held her shoulders. Melanie held her close and said “I’m so sorry, my baby”; they all held one another tight. It felt like a dream and if it was she didn’t wanna let go. They dabbed her tears away and smiled at her. Josie kissed Syd’s cheek and held Simone tight.

       It was time for the ceremony and everyone was in place as Simone the flower girl and Abel the ring bearer walked down the isle. Rodney walked down with Syd and Justin with Josie. Finally, it was Maxine and her parents turn. When the double doors opened, it revealed Maxine with her parents on each side. She had a boutique of sunflowers and roses with a smile on her face. Donnie looked at her and smiled with tears down his cheeks. He wiped them away with his thumb and tried to stay calm. It was like he saw a beautiful angel and he did see it in her. Maxine was a true vision and he was a lucky man. She finally came to him and he kissed her hand. The pastor began as the music lowered. “Today, there will be no dearly beloved, no betrothed, and no ancient rhyme of the married.Today, there are no dead languages to solemnize vows that are very much alive and will remain so for a lifetime.Today, promises become permanent and friends become family. However, this day is not about the words spoken or the rings exchanged, nor is it about grand pronouncements and recessional marches. This day – the day of Maxine and Donald’s wedding – is about love. One of my favorite authors once wrote, “If love is not all, then it is nothing: this principle, and its opposite, collide down all the years of my breathless tale. Maxine and Donald, your breathless tale is about to begin. If love is not all, then it is nothing.Its opposite – If love is all, then it is everything – is going to be the basis for every aspect of your relationship. All you have to do is simply love one another and that love shows through in everything you do for one another, how you treat each other, in good times and bad. Love isn’t just a word; it’s an action.” They stood there and smiled at on another.

        He continued. “Love isn’t something you say, it’s something you do .Love is genuine, honest, and open, compassionate and kind, passionate and blind, love doesn’t know space or time, nor look through jealous eyes, and in the modified words of Paul in his letter to the Corinthians, “Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, and endures all things. Love never dies.” There are many different kinds of love, almost if not all of which are represented here today.There is romantic love, the love of parents and children, of brothers and sisters and family, and love among friends. Not only do Maxine and Donnie love one another romantically – and they do, you can see it in every look, every touch, every moment they’re together – they also love one another as friends. In fact, they’re best friends, constantly giggling and taunting and teasing and very plainly and obviously having fun together. That love and enjoyment of each other as best friends will sustain them through this marriage.In addition, the love collectively in this room, from friends and family, will help sustain and support the promises they make today. All of us here will help solidify this bond, as these two individuals are joined as husband and wife.”

  “This new journey will be at times richly rewarding and extremely difficult, but, most importantly, it will be a journey you take together. Marriage is much more than your signatures on a legal contract. You are promising, in front of all these people you love, that you want to be with each other and only each other for the rest of your lives, and that you will do everything in your power to honor the promises you are making here today. For their part, the people who love you will also do everything in their power to try to help you hold up your end of the bargain.” He looked around then at the couple. “Maxine and Donnie will like to share some words.” Donnie began “Maxine Piers, you have made me the most lucky man. I had no idea that I can find love like this. I thought it was only for fairy tales or movies. But I was wrong. You have taught me how to be patient and how to love. You are a force to be reckon with and honestly the best thing of my life. You also taught me a lot about myself that I had no idea. You taught me how to be a man. I love you, Maxine Piers, and I always got you, baby girl.” She smiled with a tear falling and he wiped it off as everyone clapped. 

    She began “Donald Wilkerson JR., we have been through a lot and it was worth it all. I never thought of us being more than friends but I guess I was wrong. Sierra and Justin told me to take a chance and”. She felt tears come down and dabbed them off with her tissue then continued. “They were right. It was the best thing I did and I would never regret it. You made me believe that I’m worth something and that I can be a queen if I put my heart into it. I love you more than anything, Donald.” They exchange their rings and held each other hands. The pastor then said “does anyone object? Speak now or forever hold your peace." Maxine and Donnie turned to the crowd with folded arms and everyone laughed as they dapped each other and faced one another again. “I know pronounce you Mr. & Mrs. Donald Wilkerson JR. You may now kiss the bride.” They gave a few long pecks on the lips and held their hands in the air. 

[Blessed by Daniel Caesar plays]  

    It was thirty minutes into the reception and Maxine was catching up with her parents as they ate cake. Donnie looked over at them as they all sat at the main table. They had their dances and it was time for the toasts. Rodney began “to my wonderful big brother and beautiful sister. I’m very happy for you two. Thank you, Max for coming into this fool’s life because I was about to smack him if he didn’t settle down, soon.” Everyone laughed and clanged their glasses except for Maxine. Donnie looked at her and asked with a line between his brows and said “you okay, Mrs. Wilkerson?” She nodded and said “yeah. I’m fine.” She stood and tapped her glass with a butter knife. “Everyone, I want to thank everyone for coming. It is an amazing feeling that we have a tribe of people that support us. I have a shocking yet an exciting wedding gift for my husband.” She took a deep breath and said “I’m two months pregnant.” Everyone cheered and hugged her but Donnie looked at her; shocked. Maxine looked down at him and said “Donnie?” Donnie looked at her then her tummy and said “my baby is having a baby?” She nodded and felt his lips on her stomach. He stood and held her tight in his arms. “Thank you, baby” he said. Everyone hugged them and shook Donnie’s hand.

Hours later

   Donnie lied beside her in bed, rubbed and kissed her tummy as they laid in the nude. “Babe, what are you doing”, she asked as she run her fingers along the new tattoo on his old gun wound that was now her name. “I’m showing my baby love.” She smiled and rolled her eyes at her corny husband.

 “Do I gotta deal with this for the next seven months?” 

“Damn right. And I’m going to cater your every need. Anything you want, I’ll take care of it.” 

    She kissed the top of his head as he cuddled her tiny stomach. “Our children will be well taken cared of. All eight of them.” Maxine’s eyes got wide and she said “we not having eight, Donnie.” Donnie said “we are if I hide your birth control.” She laughed and smacked his back.

[Screen fades]

[umnachtung]

survey stealing prof at the lose again

questions taken from @in-love-with-a-trans-girl

A

Achievements: Got higher education, studied Game Design and graduated with very good results. Haven’t done a murder yet, that’s good, right?

Age: 28 goblin years

Are you planning something right now? planning a painting for my parent’s bed room, surviving the current pandemic. loosey gooesy planning on getting a job??

Arizona or Alaska: both got cool landscape. I’m probably more likely to enjoy Alaska climate tho.

B

Birthdate: 3rd of March, 1993

Build: average height, sturdy(?)

Babies, do you have any? Does my cat count?

Blonde or Brunette: I’m naturally blonde but dye my hair a lot. <- same

C

Childhood sweetheart: thats too straight for me.

Current mood: Okay? Trying to wake up properly still.

Children, are there more in your future? More cats, probably. And mind children, aka original characters for drawing and roleplaying. I don’t see myself as an actual parent.

Coke or Pepsi: neither. I don’t drink that.

D

Dad’s name: Andreas.

Dating anyone: Nay.

Do you plan on having lots of money? Not planning on but wouldn’t it be nice?!

Dogs or cats: cats. dogs are cute too, tho.

E

Elementary School: the start  of getting bullied

Eye color: Green <- same

Ever going to China? probably not.

Early or Late: Late.

F

First Crush: My BFF, I guess?

Fears: heights, phone calls and emails, embarrassing myself, failure, no progress and being stuck in life

Future goals: move out, get a job, and stop being so fuckin’ emo

Funny or Serious: Alas I am a clown.

G

Grandparent’s names: I don’t remember, but my dad’s mom was refered to as Oma Katze.

GPA: 2,4 in Abitur, but who cares? it’s a freakin number.

Going anywhere this weekend?  Maybe to a friend’s place to give her something.

Giver or Taker: Both. Life has to be balanced. <- agreed

H

High School: Lord have Mercy and Jesus take the Wheel.

Hair color: dark red, done with henna.

Hate anyone for life? Anyone who hurt and wronged my friends.

Hairspray or Gel: Pomade because I’m a 50s rocknroll boy.

I

In 8th grade, who was your best friend? Selena and Abelina

Is ignorance bliss? Sometimes?

Is there anything you wanna share? I would love to share rich people’s money with the rest of the world.

Ice Cream or Cake: Cake.

J

Jumped rope for fun: As a kid, yes. IDK if I still know how to do it.

Junk around you right now? The usual desk clutter, also my trash bin?

Joining anything anytime soon? Not that I am aware of.

January or July: January if there is proper snow. July if it is not too hot.

K

Killed anyone: Only with my killer jokes.

Keeping a secret? Ain’t we all?

Kicking someone off your top friends today? What is this? a USA High School Drama?

Kiwi or Apple: Kiwi.

L

Lost anyone close to you: Not really. My cat was probably the closest thing dear to me that I ever lost. R.I.P. Kaveri <3 <- same, RIP Nera

Last kiss, when and who: IDFK. It’s been 87 years

List 3 people that you’ll love forever: Nicole, Rhoda, Abelina I supposeee? 3 is not enough lmao.

Lover or Fighter: I will kick your ass, I will kick my own ass.

M

Middle School: Jesus took the Wheel.

Marital Status: None of your business.

Mom’s name: Allexandra

Music or TV: Music, what is this the early 2000s?

N

Northernmost state you’ve been to: Ostsee/ Nordsee. :,D

Nickname: Toni, Prof

Name your future boy and girl: Felix or Caspar, Sam(antha) or Artemis(?)

Naughty or Nice: Bastard wi th a cause.

O

Opened a piece of mail that wasn’t yours? Yeah, but it’s usually like, advertisment stuff for my parents and nothing personal.

Occupation: disgusting unemployed parasite who doesnt contribute to society and capitalism, aka artist.

Owe anyone money: Don’t believe so.

Outgoing or Shy: Depends on the person.

P

Place you most want to be? Anywhere in nature, away from the city. Preferable near water.

Purposely destroyed someone’s life? Waste of time and energy tbh.

Planning a major trip? Nope. It’s pandemic time, baby.

Pink or Black? Black. <- same

Q

Quit a class: Does only showing up to the final exam count?

Quickly…the first word to come to mind: Help

Quitting your job soon? No job to quit here.

Quiet or Loud: Quiet. <- yas, queen

R

Riding in an airplane: Annoying as fuck. There is nothing to do and you cant really get up and moving.

Ride, tell me about yours: public transport is my steed.

Running for any political office in the future? Running them over with my public transport steed.

Rain or Snow: Snow. <- heck yay

S

Siblings names and ages: Mona, 29

Shoe size: EU 39 <- same

Shave daily? nope.

Shower or Bath: Bath, can’t really shower comfortable in the bathroom here.

T

Turning 21 was (will be): I don’t even remember that year.

Texas, ever been? No, not interested tbh.

Think you’ll live to be 100? no.

Tame or Wild: Depends on who you ask.

U

Unique quality about you: Uhhhhhh....idk.

Underwear on? Yeah, it’s too cold to go comando.

Under your bed lies: A portion of my room.

Under or Over: I take the ground below you.

V

Virgin? Protip: stay one so you have access to virgin blood for your rituals.

Vacation time left? lol

Voting in the next Presidential election? No president where I live. <- same but gonna vote in the next election

Volleyball or Swimming: Swimming!!!! <3 <3 <- same, let me live my wet dreams

W

Went white water rafting? That looks dangerous.

Wearing right now: PJs, pink-green striped t shirt and green flower pattern lounge pants

Write a sentence about you: Toni transports thousands of trolls through the training track.

West Coast or East Coast: Weizentoast.

X

X-Rays in the past month: I think my jaw at the dentist?

X-Mas plans: NO, ITS TO EARLY: PLEASE STOP.

X, does it mark the spot? On Maps probably.

X-Tina or Britney? Christina has better songs imo. Wish Britney could do what she wanted in life tho.

Y

You lost “it” when? I am about to fuckin’ lose it every second now. 

Your favorite song: Tool - Parabola

Your favorite place on Earth: Not been to enough places yet.

Yes or No: No.

Z

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Zippos are neat, agree? Yes.

Zoo or Circus: Zoo.

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Bubblegum Flavor || knj

(Photo ctto but can we y’all take a moment to appreciate him and his 148-IQ cuteness omg please)

Genre: F L U F F :3

Pairing/s: YouxNamjoon

Description: You and Namjoon had been mistaken as a couple more times than you could count. It wasn’t any surprise since you two argue about almost everything, except for ice cream flavor.

Word Count: 1,090

Friendly dates are usually fun... if you agree on 85% of the stuff you decide on. Instead, here you are, suffering the world’s worst-timed headache as Namjoon argued about the mathematical formula that was guaranteed to give the perfect ratio of the human face. You don’t have any idea how you jumped from choosing where to get snacks to arguing about the validity of aforementioned formula.

“— and it’s been tried and tested! Come on, even Da Vinci used it in creating Mona Lisa!” he said. You sighed and rubbed your fingers on your temples, exhausted from the amount of brain power it took to process the information dump he just did.

“Joon, not everyone has an IQ of 148 like you” you teased him lightly. You were rewarded by the pink dusting across his cheeks as he finally shut up. He mumbled something about it being “irrelevant” but went back to the task at hand.

The server behind the counter looked at you both like you were an ongoing tennis match, a look of amusement etched on her features. She had remained silent throughout the duration of Namjoon’s long-winded speech. She waited expectantly as you and Namjoon decided on whether you’ll get ice cream in the middle of winter or not.

“I want ice cream. Let’s stay here and eat” you said in a firm voice. You weren’t going to back down from this one. What surprised you was that Namjoon nodded, nodded in agreement at your words. He turned to look at you, pausing when he saw the flabbergasted expression on your face.

“Why are you looking at me like I grew an extra pair of ears?” he asked in suspicion. You shook your head, feeling silly and amused at the same time.

“We miraculously agreed on something since this day started. Praise whatever higher being is out there” you joked and returned to choosing what ice cream flavor you would like to try.

“Two scoops of bubblegum ice cream with a scoop of gummy bears and Reese’s as toppings” he said beside you, not even glancing at the variety of flavors laid out in front of him. “And two scoops of vanilla ice cream sprinkled with marshmallows and roasted nuts then drizzled with caramel syrup.”

You were silent for a long while. You didn’t argue when he paid for your food. You didn’t argue when he pulled you by the hand and led you to a booth by the window. You didn’t argue when he cupped your cheeks in concern, frowning at your stunned state.

“Okay, something is definitely wrong” he said. This snapped you out of your reverie. You pulled away, leaning back on your seat as your vision became blurry with tears. Namjoon was quick to catch on to them.

“What happened? You can tell me, Y/N” he whispered gently, one hand reaching out to grasp yours, rubbing circles on the back of your hand.

You couldn’t help it. You blurted it out with tears streaming down your face, “You remembered how I like my ice cream!”

He blinked for a few moments, speechless before grinning widely in amusement. “Are you serious now? You’re seriously crying over that? Why? Did you expect me to forget? I am disappointed in you, little one.”

You sniffled some more as you mumbled, “You’re this worldwide superstar now and who knows how much information you need to cram into your head every single day. It would have been easy to forget something so insignificant like that.”

He fell silent and you wondered if he was mad or something. You had opened your mouth to take back your words when he whispered in a soft voice, “I would never forget about you or the things about you, Y/N.”

It was your turn to blink repeatedly in speechlessness, just intently listening to his words. “I know that you like lilac in everything except lipstick. We both like the white shirt, jeans and red Converse look. You hate cleaning the bathroom out of all household chores. And you like your ice cream like that because we experimented with flavors and toppings before. You ended up liking how strange the combination was.”

You felt choked up as he listed those, surprising you with each word. You never really knew just how observant your best friend was. You bit your lip and looked away but Namjoon stopped you with a hand on your cheek, gently turning your head to face him.

“I care. A lot. I’m just bad at telling and showing it” he admitted, awkwardly looking at you as he blushed. You found it inexplicably cute as he continued, “You’re precious to me and... I don’t know, I feel sad and guilty when you said you didn’t think I would remember the things that mattered to you. Maybe I haven’t been able to properly show you how I feel. Maybe—”

“Kim Namjoon. Shut up. Just keep your mouth closed.” He obediently complied, looking at you curiously as you stared at him. Then, you leaned forward to place a chaste kiss on his lips and pulled back, revealing a red face.

“I’m sorry. I couldn’t help it” you mumbled, averting your eyes for a second before landing on his again with a firm resolve. “I really like you. Even way back before you debuted. I just... I couldn’t keep it in anymore. I just confessed to free myself, not to ask you to feel the same way, too. If you don’t feel the same way, please, can we just be frie—”

You felt a feather-light pressure on your lips and you knew it was Namjoon’s lips that was caressing yours gently before pulling away. “Well, that’s a relief. I feel the same way.”

You had grinned way before the statement sank in. When it did, you grinned even wider and said in a conspiratorial tone, “Looks like the world already knew where we stood long before we realized it ourselves. Do you remember how many times we’ve been mistaken as couples?”

He laughed out loud, his wonderful dimples making an appearance that added to his cuteness and over-all fluffiness. Then, he leaned in and with a light glint in his eyes, he whispered, “And look at how right they were. I guess this would be the perfect moment for an ‘I told you so’.”

And when he finally reached out to touch your hand, you knew that he really was holding onto you like you were his lifeline all those times before.

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TAYLA PARX INTERVIEW

Tayla Parx is on the Wrong Side of a Love Song... and the 25-Year-Old songstress Is Beyond Okay with It

By Mira Silvers Photography Narissa Rollins Published March 27, 2019

Tayla Parx is unmistakable from the moment she arrives to a cactus garden in Los Angeles with pink hair, neon green eyelashes and a rose bucket hat. From her outfit to her attitude, her bubbly energy is contagious, chatting and laughing with everyone on set. After years of navigating behind the scenes and writing for some of the biggest artists around including Ariana Grande, Parx is ready for you to know her by her own sound. Parx is the stage name of Taylor Monet Parks, the songwriter, artist, and actress who has written on genre-straddling pop songs including Grande’s “7 Rings” and “Thank U, Next,” Khalid and Normani’s “Love Lies,” and Panic At The Disco’s comeback hit “High Hopes.” With her full-length solo debut, We Need To Talk—and her tri-fold star power—Parx is finally claiming center stage.

Born in Dallas, her family moved to Corona, a former citrus orchard mecca turned city in the part of Riverside County known as The Inland Empire. She took piano lessons from an early age, and started writing songs in her bedroom. Her parents were “super super supportive” of her musical efforts, and played artists like Babyface and Brian McKnight around the house. Of learning to write songs, she says “I was always drawn to melody and lyrics came later on.” She was inspired by Andre 3000, whose conversational free-associative style is definitely in Parx’s lyrical stream. She listens to all kinds of music. “I think a beautiful song can kind of go anywhere.” She also mentions Missy Elliott as an influence. Missy’s collaborative work with Timbaland and artists like Aaliyah is mirrored in the songwriters-and-artists-as-posse vibe cultivated by Parx and her crew.

Parx’s first job came at age nine, when she performed in a Kennedy Center show for two years. Her breakthrough was getting cast in the film version of the musical adaptation of Hairspray in the role of Little Inez. When Parx was seventeen, she returned to songwriting more seriously after meeting one of her musical heroes and realizing she could make a living as a lyricist. “I met Babyface because I ended up having a friend that was working at his studio. I went with him one day and from then on I was like, ‘Okay, I'm going to be a professional songwriter. Like, lemme do this, not just in my bedroom.’” Parx writes diligently, about 200 songs a year. Her writing process varies. “Sometimes a song comes from a conversation and sometimes a song comes from hearing a chord.” Her first major hit was Fifth Harmony’s “Boss”, the lead single from the girl group’s 2014 debut album. That year she also worked on songs for Jennifer Lopez, Mariah Carey, and Keyshia Cole. Since then she’s continued building an eclectic roster of collaborators: The Internet, BTS, Janelle Monae, and Quavo. She’s been on tour with Anderson .Paak, another artist whose work is not easily categorized into any one particular genre. Of her many credits she is particularly proud of working with The Internet, because it “finally made my younger sister think I was cool.”

Parx’s style is, to her, about finding balance in opposing ideas. “Whether the melody contradicts the lyrics, or the track contradicts the melody line, I’m going to take a sad thing and make it sound like a party record. I try to find quirky ways of talking about the things that every songwriter talks about—love or sadness. But I always tailor it to the artist I’m writing for.” The sessions for Thank U, Next were experimental at Grande’s behest, and Grande hired female songwriters like Parx and Victoria Monet with a vision of an album about female compatriotism. “She wanted to do something different than she had done before. She allowed us to get creative and have fun, which I think that some artists have a hard time doing it because it can be hard to let go and allow something new to happen.”

The day they wrote “7 Rings” is memorialized in the song itself. “Literally we showed up to the studio that day and [Grande] wasn’t there yet. Then she comes into the room with a big bag from Tiffany’s. She apparently blacked out at Tiffany's and was like ‘Here you go, let’s do this.’ It was a thing to solidify friendship and say thank you for being there. It was a really tough week for her and we got an album finished.” The idea for the song’s interpolation of “My Favorite Things” came about because Parx knew The Sound Of Music was one of Grande’s favorite movies, and that the clearance would be expensive but worth it. She wasn’t surprised about the controversy over some of the lyrics: “There’s always controversy when something is impactful.” She thinks people might not have expected songs like “7 Rings” or “Thank U, Next” from Ariana because they simply weren’t prepared for change.

These days Parx is listening to Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Tame Impala, and Kacey Musgraves for inspiration. Is Tayla Parx coming for country next? She smiles and says she’s actually headed to Nashville for some sessions next week before hopping back on tour with Lizzo. “It’s going to be a lot of feminine energy in the air after I just got off the road with a bunch of boys.” She’s comfortable in any kind of crowd. As she changes her lashes and hair to a different but equally vibrant look, Parx catches up on her phone with her favorite show, NBC’s Good Girls, about women who hold up a grocery store together.

She also does voiceover acting in video games like The Sims and Walking Dead, and doesn’t rule out an eventual return to acting on screen as well. But for now, Tayla Parx is focused on music and her album. She’s ready to introduce people to the real person behind all those songs. “I think people are curious about my side of things and, and I'm happy to get it off my chest. You’re gonna hear vulnerability. It's okay to not be okay sometimes. It's okay to be on the wrong side of the love songs sometimes, you know? And also it's okay to say at the end of it all, I turned out just fine,” she elaborates. “It’s kind of the journey that you experience with ‘We need to talk.’ We've all been through the “talking phase.” Right? And it's something that is confusing for you, for your heart, because you're more than friends and less than lovers. And it's a time where you learn a lot about yourself. You learn a lot about your wants, your needs, your desires. And what your idea of love is.”

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1-99 🙃🙃

You’re SOOOOO extra like i’ll get you back for this. But I have nothing better to do so here it goes

1:Do you sleep with your closet doors open or closed?

already answered

2: Do you take the shampoos and conditioner bottles from hotel?

already answered

3:Do you sleep with your sheets tucked in or out?

Tucked out so I can wrap them around me

4: Have you ever stolen a street sign before?

No but I want to

5: Do you like to use post-it notes?

I try but I never use them for more than a couple days and I always forget them

6:Do you cut out coupons but then never use them?

All the time

7:Would you rather be attacked by a big bear or a swarm of a bees?

I choose a giant bear because its just one definitive enemy .A swarm of bees is just a cloud of confusion and there’s no escape.

8: Do you have freckles?

already answered

9:Do you always smile for pictures?

No. It feels awkward to smile and I can never make it look natural 

10:What is your biggest pet peeve?

11: Do you ever count your steps when you walk?

Usually I count steps when I’m on stairs

12: Have you ever peed in the woods?

No

13: What about pooped in the woods?

already answered

14:Do you ever dance even if there’s no music playing?

I do this constantly

15: Do you chew your pens and pencils?

I used to but not anymore after I realized how ugly the pens look afterwards

16: How many people have you slept with this week?

already answered

17: What size is your bed?

already answered 

18: What is your Song of the week?

Bambi by Jidenna. You ever listen to a song and u can tell its gonna become ur summer jam like that’s me with this song and I’m adding it to my summer playlist. It’s been in my head on repeat for the last two days

19: Is it okay for guys to wear pink?

of course 

20: Do you still watch cartoons?

yes

21:Whats your least favorite movie?

almost any action movie honestly

22: Where would you bury hidden treasure if you had some?

already answered

23: If you're a girl, bra size? If you're a guy, pants size?

Like this is a lil cis but im a 34b 

24: What do you dip a chicken nugget in?

Honey Mustard or Duck Sauce or BBQ

25: What is your favorite food?

idk but I’d never say no to a good burrito

26: What movies could you watch over and over and still love?

The Harry Potter Movies, 2001: A Space Odyssey, And all the romcoms from BET like Love & Basketball and Deliver Us from Eva 

27: Last person you kissed/kissed you?

No one :(

28: Were you ever a boy/girl scout?

Nope

29:Would you ever strip or pose nude in a magazine?

already answered

30: When was the last time you wrote a letter to someone on paper?

I honestly can’t remember. Probably writing a letter to Santa years and years ago.

31: Can you change the oil on a car?

No. Lmao I can barely change lanes when I’m driving

32. Ever gotten a speeding ticket?

No

33: Ever ran out of gas?

No

34:Favorite kind of sandwich?

You can never go wrong with bacon, egg & cheese

35: Best thing to eat for breakfast?

Waffles and bacon

36: What is your usual bedtime?

Usually anytime between 10:30-11:30

37: Are you lazy?

I try not to be but yeah

38: When you were a kid, what did you dress up as for Halloween?

I was never allowed to celebrate Halloween

39: What is your Chinese astrological sign?

Year of the Rabbit I think

40: Are you horny?

already answered

41:Do you have any magazine subscriptions?

No

42: Which are better legos or lincoln logs?

Easily Legos

43: Are you stubborn?

I can be if I wanna be petty but usually no

44: Who is better...Leno or Letterman?

whomst?

45: Ever watch soap operas?

Not really

46: Are you afraid of heights?

Yeah but I’m tryna push myself to get over it

47: Do you sing in the car?

yes

48: Do you sing in the shower?

Honestly I’m not sure. Anytime I’m in the shower I’m 100% zoned out. Showers are a surreal dreamlike experience where I’m not even sure what happened but 20 minutes have already gone by.

49:Do you dance in the car?

already answered

50: Ever used a gun?

Nope nope nope nope

51: Last time you got a portrait taken by a photographer?

I got my senior portraits for the yearbook taken earlier this year. The photographer took 3 pics but it wasn’t until the third one that she told me to actually smile and I’m glad I did because the other two looked UGLY AF but the third one looks decent 

52: Do you think musicals are cheesy?

I can see why people think that but I love musicals so much

53: Is Christmas stressful?

A little bit but its the good kind of stress I love it

54: Ever eat a pierogi?

I don’t even know what that is

55: Favorite type of fruit pie?

I know that its not a fruit but the BEST kind of pie is sweet potatoe pie It tastes like heaven when its warm and sweet and with a scoop of ice cream on top. It’s sad that they only really sell it in the fall but the wait makes it even more worth it

56: Occupations you wanted to be when you were a kid?

Author, Astronaut, Movie Producer

57: Do you believe in ghosts?

I want to believe 

58: Ever have a Deja-vu feeling?

I have this feeling often. Actually I had one today in a bookstore where I swore I dreamt that exact experience

59:Take a vitamin daily?

I am always taking some new vitamin rn im taking biotin 

60: Wear slippers?

Yes whenever I’m home the shoes are off and the slippers are on

61: Wear a bath robe?

Not anymore

62: What do you wear to bed?

I actually have so many pajamas like past the normal amount of pajamas one should have. But I just wear whatever’s convenient and it depends on the weather of course

63: First concert?

lol those orchestra concerts ms chang used to make us go to @boqorad

64: Wal-Mart, Target or Kmart?

Target 

65: Nike or Adidas?

I have more Adidas than I do Nike but I still wanna say Nike

66: Cheetos Or Fritos?

Cheetos. Fritos are disgusting like no offence but grow some tastebuds

67: Peanuts or Sunflower seeds?

Sunflower seeds but I don’t mind peanuts

68:Ever hear of the group Tres Bien?

No

69: Ever take dance lessons?

No

70: Is there a profession you picture your future spouse doing?

I’ve never even thought of that like even though earlier I said I would want to get married the thought of having a spouse is so beyond me rn

71: Can you curl your tongue?

No

72: Ever won a spelling bee?

Nope

73: Have you ever cried because you were so happy?

No 

74: Own any record albums?

No

75: Own a record player?

No

76:Regularly burn incense?

Nope

77: Ever been in love?

Not yet

78: Who would you like to see in concert?

Beyonce, Janelle Monae, tbh I almost saw KING in concert but it was 18+ only and it was 2 months before I turned 18 and I’m still pissed about that

79: What was the last concert you saw?

Idk if the gsa coffee houses count as concerts 

80: Hot tea or cold tea?

Usually hot but it depends on the day 

81: Tea or coffee?

Tea

82: Sugar or snickerdoodles?

Sugar because I still have no idea what a snickerdoodle is

83: Can you swim well?

No. I can barely swim

84: Can you hold your breath without holding your nose?

Yes

85: Are you patient?

Yes

86: DJ or band, at a wedding?

DJ 

87: Ever won a contest?

yes

88: Ever have plastic surgery?

I never have

89:Which are better black or green olives?

Raw olives are nasty but the black ones look better on a pizza

90: Can you knit or crochet?

I used to crochet but I’ve forgotten everything by now. Also I tried learning to knit but I gave up after like a week because I’m a quitter

91:Best room for a fireplace?

Living room or a bedroom

92: Do you want to get married?

already answered

93: If married, how long have you been married?

not married

94: Who was your HS crush?

@probablelesbian ;)

95: Do you cry and throw a fit until you get your own way?

No...

96: Do you have kids?

No

97: Do you want kids?

idk yet

98: Whats your favorite color?

Indigo

99: Do you miss anyone right now?

yeah 

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Serena Williams and Ariana Grande Get Weak: The Broadsheet

http://tinyurl.com/y66p5aod Good morning, Broadsheet readers! IBM’s Pink Hat acquisition closes, Saudi Arabia’s first feminine ambassador arrives on the White Home, and two celeb profiles go deep. Have a beautiful Wednesday.  EVERYONE’S TALKING – Corridor of fame. Right this moment, we have now two girls on the prime of their fields getting susceptible and letting us into their hardest moments.  First, in Harper’s Bazaar, Serena Williams writes an essay about final yr’s U.S. Open, which noticed the tennis celebrity combat with the referee and lose the match to Naomi Osaka beneath less-than-ideal circumstances. By reflection and remedy, she began to know: it wasn’t solely about being discriminated in opposition to on the court docket, as she has been for her complete profession. It was about how that interplay took away from one other black, feminine athlete at what ought to have been one of the best second of her profession.  Williams thought it was her fault that Osaka’s huge second was ruined. However Osaka reminded Williams—her idol—that she ought to proceed talking up. “Nobody has stood up for themselves the best way you’ve gotten and it is advisable to proceed trailblazing,” Osaka informed Williams after receiving her apology.  In one other cowl story out yesterday, a second celeb works by way of the challenges we noticed her face in public. Ariana Grande, on the cover of Vogue, displays on the Manchester bombing, dashing into an engagement as a “distraction,” and the time she’s now spending with herself. “No extra distractions. You must heal,” she says she informed herself. (Like Serena, she discusses going to remedy.) Grande threw herself into work—music—as a part of her grieving course of for each Manchester and her ex-boyfriend, rapper Mac Miller, who died in 2018. The consequence was the album Thank U, Subsequent, and her world tour.  Skilled sports activities, pop music, celeb—it could actually appear distant, however for these girls, it’s work. As Williams mentioned about her U.S. Open expertise: “This incident—although excruciating for us to endure—exemplified how 1000’s of ladies in each space of the workforce are handled day by day.”   In case you’d like a 3rd profile to spherical out the studying checklist, Janelle Monae is on the cover of InStyle.  Emma Hinchliffeemma.hinchliffe@fortune.com@_emmahinchliffe ALSO IN THE HEADLINES – Pink h(o)t acquisition. Fortune‘s Alan Murray chatted with IBM CEO Ginni Rometty about closing the corporate’s $34 billion acquisition of software program firm Pink Hat. She believes the IBM-Pink Hat mixture might be higher capable of serve huge corporations with legacy techniques, Alan writes. “You want a hybrid cloud. You possibly can’t rebuild all the things,” Rometty says. Fortune – Epstein updates. Publish #MeToo, prosecutors are pursuing intercourse trafficking expenses in opposition to males accused of abuse, like Jeffrey Epstein and R. Kelly; the crime carries harsher penalties than assault, Vanessa Grigoriadis writes in Vanity Fair. The Epstein case was chilly for years—besides that Miami Herald reporter Julie Okay. Brown kept digging, working with visible journalist Emily Michot. And shares are sliding for L Brands, the proprietor of Victoria’s Secret, as CEO Les Wexner’s title turns into extra linked to the Epstein case.  – Northern Eire information. The U.Okay. Parliament voted yesterday to increase abortion rights and same-sex marriage to Northern Eire whereas the area’s governing coalition stays paralyzed, because it has been since 2017. Northern Eire’s legal guidelines on these points have been extra restrictive than in the remainder of the U.Okay. and in Eire, which voted to take away a constitutional ban on abortion final yr. New York Times MOVERS AND SHAKERS: Wendi Sturgis, CEO of Yext Europe and chief shopper officer of Yext, joins the board of directors of the Container Store. Selection employed BuzzFeed’s Kate Aurthur as editor-at-large. FITE TV named Kim Hurwitz CMO.  IN CASE YOU MISSED IT – No break day at Tesla? Including to the rising checklist of allegations about problematic working situations at Tesla, former staff now say they have been penalized or fired for taking sick days and maternity go away. One buyer care agent was fired after she used sick time provided to her by her colleagues to assist with childcare—not realizing it was in opposition to Tesla’s insurance policies. Telsa says its attendance coverage doesn’t penalize staff to be used of PTO. Guardian – Lam’s destiny in HK. Hong Kong Chief Govt Carrie Lam mentioned yesterday that the controversial extradition invoice that has prompted weeks of protest was “lifeless,” however didn’t transfer to withdraw the invoice. As for her future in workplace? She says stepping down is just not a “easy activity.” “”I nonetheless have the eagerness to manipulate Hong Kong. I ask for Hong Kong folks to provide me the prospect to proceed to serve,” she mentioned. CNN – Saudi ambassador, stateside. Saudi Arabia’s first feminine ambassador, Princess Reema bint Bandar, introduced her credentials to President Trump yesterday. “The Saudi-U.S. partnership is crucial to the pursuits of each nations,” the ambassador, who lived within the U.S. for 20 years and graduated from George Washington College, mentioned in an announcement. The National – Clooney up. Journalist Maria Ressa has turn into a beacon within the combat for press freedom as she faces felony expenses for her work within the Philippines. Now Amal Clooney has joined her authorized workforce. Guardian Share today’s Broadsheet with a pal. On the lookout for earlier Broadsheets? Click here. ON MY RADAR Woman Gaga pitches her upcoming Amazon make-up line Fortune Male indifference in Midsommar is the film’s actual horror MEL Magazine Worry of a black mermaid Fortune Lisa Taddeo’s Three Girls examines the best way males’s actions form feminine want Washington Post QUOTE Do you have something a little bit more challenging? -BlackRock head of Europe, Center East, and Africa Rachel Lord, when requested about gender range and meritocracy on the agency Source link