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prettytoxicrevolver · 5 years

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Instagram IRL | Jonah Marais

Warnings? None? Except I changed the prompt a little bit. oh and I guess I’m back?

Requested? Yup! Hope you like it!

Summary: You and Jonah were love at first instagram caption. But haven’t met until a certain blue eyed band member helps you get together irl

Word Count: 2,547 (we back with a long one)

“(y/n)!!” Your best friend Daniel yells out as he walks through the door.

“Living room!” You respond. You put your phone down just as Daniel walks in and you offer him a smile.

“Have you been sitting there all day?” He asks taking a seat next to you where you throw your legs over his.

“Maybe,” You shrug and Daniel shoves you lightly.

“You need to get out of the house more,” He tells you and you roll your eyes.

He was kind of right though. For most of the summer you had spent it either at work or inside switching between the same three apps for hours and binge watching your favorite show all day long. Considering your best friend was off touring and making new music you were bored all summer long.

“School starts soon,” You remind him. “I’ll get out then.”

“Not what I mean,” He says tapping your legs. You sit up and follow him into the kitchen as he goes to make dinner so you can continue the conversation.

“Oh! By the way I think your band mate Jonah followed me on Instagram today?” You say sliding up on to the kitchen counter.

“He did?”

Even though you and Daniel have been best friends since middle school, you still haven’t met his band mates. Your schedules had yet to line up so you had only heard stories about Daniels four best friends.

“Yeah. Did you tell him to follow me?”

“Nah. He might have just seen us on my Instagram,” He responds and shrugs his shoulders.

The two of you drop the conversation and you don’t think much of it until you get a dm later that night. You and Daniel were watching Parks and Rec together when your phone rang.

“Who’s that?”

“Jonah?” You say looking at the direct message confused.

“What did he say?”

“Hey!” You say starting to read the text out loud. “I saw you’re friends with Daniel and wanted to introduce myself.”

“Oooh he likes you,” Daniel says and you roll your eyes.

“He’s just introducing himself. You guys are band mates and best friends he’s being polite,” You insist.

“Whatever you say,” He responds. He turns back towards the TV and you pull up the text and type up a response and send it to Jonah.

The next day was spent how most of summer was spent, relaxing at home. However, Daniel actually had the day off and so you two planned to hangout. Right now you were just about to head out to run a few errands.

“Ready to go?” Daniel asks entering the living room.

“Mmm,” You murmur not looking up from your phone. You’re so distracted that you don’t hear Daniel cross the room, until he grabs your phone and starts reading your messages.

“Daniel,” You whine out and stand trying to get your phone from the taller boy.

He holds the phone above his head, and reads the conversation between you and his band mate out loud. For most of last night and today, you had been texting Jonah.

After an initial introduction conversation, the two of you swapped phone numbers. You were quick to continue the conversation and it hasn’t stopped since. Which Daniel was now reading a conversation about your shared love of music.

“Aww you two both like the same artists!” Daniel exclaims. “How cute.”

“Shut it,” You tell him before snatching your phone back.

“Come on I don’t wanna spend all day running errands.”

It had been a few days since you and Jonah started talking and you already felt like you had known him forever. You made a mental note to punch Daniel for not introducing the two of you sooner. The two of you even decided to FaceTime tonight and you were hella excited.

“What are you doing tonight?” Daniel asks as he walks into the room.

“Nothing,” You respond and Daniel gives you a look.

“Nothing includes FaceTiming Jonah?” He asks and you sigh.

“You know?”

“You do realize I’m both of your best friends. I was gonna find out eventually,” He shrugs and you roll your eyes.

“I’m going out,” He says picking up his keys off the counter. “Don’t stay up too late.”

“Bye love you.”

Once Daniel is gone, you start up Netflix until Jonah is free to call you. You felt like you were back in high school, waiting for your crush to call but you didn’t want it to be like that. Well, not yet anyway.

You’re zoned out completely when the familiar ring of your phone sounds. You scramble for it on the coffee table next to you and when you finally get a handle, you see it’s Jonah. You pause your show, sit up straight and fix your hair before pressing accept.

It takes a second to connect but soon you see Jonah’s smiling face on the screen and your nerves slow down. He was clad in a navy blue tie dye shirt and black basketball shorts.

“Hey!” He greets and your smile widens.

“Hi! What’s up?”

“Just relaxing, watching Netflix. You?”

“The same. What show are you watching?” You find out the two of you have both been binge watching the same show for the past three days and you get into a long discussion about it.

“But that plot twist at the end!” You exclaim.

“Excuse me what plot twist?” He asks and your face drops upon realizing you probably just spoiled something.

“Nah I’m messing with you,” He says

You roll your eyes and Jonah smiles wider making you smile out of reflex. This boy was truly a work of art. His smile went on for days and his eyes lit up a beautiful green making you go aflame. Every inch from the tips of your fingers to the ends of your toes felt like fire in the best way possible.

You talked and talked and talked until it was way too late at night and Daniel had opened the front door. He walked into the living room and upon seeing you talking to Jonah he pops into camera view.

“Hey man!” He greets and you can tell that Jonah isn’t sure whether he wants to smile or frown at the sight of his band mate.

“Hey,” He says after a few seconds. “What’s up?”

“Have you two been talking all night?” Daniel asks ignoring Jonah’s question. He’s leaning over the side of the couch so he’s in frame and you’re surprised he doesn’t see you lowkey rolling your eyes.

“Maybe. And that’s your business how?” Jonah sasses and Daniel backs up.

“Okay you right. I’ll leave you to it,” He says before walking towards his room. He pauses just before the hallway and turns towards you. He throws a thumbs up and mouths “good job” and you end up laughing.

“He’s a clown.” You say and Jonah nods.

The two of you end up talking till 4 am when your eyes are too heavy to bear and Jonah is yawning every two seconds. You end up calling it quits when Jonah nods off for a bit and you’re smiling as you fall asleep.

The next day, Daniel shakes you awake from your position on the couch. It takes you a second to register where you are and when you remember how late you were up, tiredness hits you like a truck. You groan as you sit up and run a slow hand through your hair.

“What time is it?” You ask as Daniel hands you a glass of water which you happily sip.

“Almost 1,” He responds and you’re surprised you slept so late. However you didn’t have work or class so it didn’t bother you too much.

“Have fun last night?” Daniel asks and you roll your eyes.

“I should ask you that,” You respond and Daniel places a hand on his heart and feigns innocence.

“I was having nice responsible fun do not judge me,” He responds and you ignore him and instead stand and stretch. “I’m going out to grab groceries do you want to come?”

“Give me like 10 minutes.”

“So Jonah?” Daniel asks and you shake your head. You stand up straight on the cart as Daniel wheels it around and swivel your head to see what aisle he lead you in. You jump down just as he stops at the iced tea and turn to face towards the selection.

“Nope. Who were you hanging out with last night?” You respond as you stand on your tip toes to look for more Arizona lemon tea. Just as you’re about to start climbing the shelves to grab some, Daniel walks around and easily reaches above you to grab the sweet drink.

“Answer my question and I’ll answer yours,” he winks sliding the drink into your hand and you pull away.

“Okay Jonah. I think he’s really sweet and super funny and I kind of already have a tiny crush on him. Happy?”

“Very,” He smiles wickedly and you climb back onto the cart as he pushes down the aisle and into the next. “And I was at Kian and Jc’s party.”

“Responsible fun my ass,” you joke and Daniel jostles the cart, trying to scare you.

“You gonna call Jonah again tonight?”

“Maybe. Beats watching ``How I Met Your Mother'' reruns.”

You and Daniel shop around for a little while longer before checking out and heading back home. As you’re putting the groceries away, you hear your phone ring loudly and you tell Daniel to grab it for you. You don’t recognize who’s on the phone until he walks back into the kitchen, talking excitedly.

“It was crazy man, Dom was there so of course things got out of hand,” He says and you turn your head to look at him. You mouth the question, “who is it?” And when he responds with “Jonah”, your heart skips a beat.

“I’ll let you talk to (y/n/n) though," He says before handing you the phone.

"Hey!" You greet him. "I thought we were gonna talk later?"

"We were, but I missed you so I called. Was that too much? Are you busy?'' He asks, concern lacing his voice.

“Never too busy for you," You smile and Jonah reflects it.

You head to your bedroom and out of the corner of your eye you see Daniel smirking at you. You roll your eyes and flip him off causing him to laugh. When you get to your room, you flop down and turn your attention onto Jonah.You end up talking for the rest of the night, only pausing for a second to say goodnight to Daniel.

"Ya know, we should really meet one day," Jonah says during a pause in the conversation.

"I would love to," You say smiling wider than usual. After a few more tired pauses, you decide to call it a quits for the night.

The next morning when you wake up, the conversation with Jonah still rings in your ears. For once, you're awake before Daniel. You decide to start making breakfast, a bacon egg and cheese for yourself and bacon and eggs for Daniel. When he wakes up and sees all the food, he pauses for a second, no doubt about to make a joke.

"What's all this?" He asks and you smile nervously.

''Breakfast and a bribe." He returns the smile as he sits down to eat and you join him.

"What's up?" He asks taking a bite of his eggs.

"I wanna meet Jonah. But I want it to be a surprise and that's where you come in," He nods along and you decide to continue. “I wanna surprise him at the airport the next time he flies to LA."

"I love it."

Over breakfast, you and Daniel work out the details. When Jonah flies back to LA so the boys can Hartworking on the new album, Daniel will find out his flight info and help you surprise him. It was the perfect plan and you became more and more excited as it grew closer. You were surprised you were able to keep the secret from Jonah for so long considering you two had grown extremely close and Facetimed almost every night.

"I'm headed back to LA tomorrow," He said the night before.

"Oh really?" You ask flipping over on your bed and propping your head up with your hand.

"Maybe we can meet up?" He asks and you smile, half knowing, half genuine.

"Name a time and place."

The next morning, you wake up early and run over to Daniels room to wake him up. You practically haven't slept all night, way too excited to finally meet Jonah. The boy you had started to fall for. Daniel wakes up slowly, and you decide to make breakfast again as he gets ready. Jonah's flight doesn't land until noon but it was a two hour drive to the airport.

The entire time driving there, you're antsy clutching the sign you made for him. You were excited mostly but couldn't help but worry about whether or not Jonah would still Iike you in real life. You're almost certain DanieI can sense your worries because he reaches out and squeezes your hand.

"Trust me, he's just as excited as you."

Once we're at the airport, we head to the baggage claim and I can feel extreme butterflies kick in. I bounce on the balls of my feet and every time I see a group pass, my heart speeds up.

And then I see him.

He moves slowly down the escalator, a tired look in his eye. Adorned in sweatpants, a gray sweatshirt, and a snapback, he's taller than you thought. As he comes down, you hold the sign embroided with his name in front of your face. Daniel hangs back, and as Jonah grows closer, you feel an extreme sense of calm.

"I didn't order a driver," He says and your heart skips a beat.

"No but you did order a surprise," You say and move the sign to finally face him.

"(y/n)?" He asks and your smile breaks open.

"In the flesh.''

He sighs happily before dropping his stuff and wrapping his arms around your waist. Yours find their way around his neck and he spins you around causing you to squeal happily. When he sets you down on the ground he holds you tight and rocks the two of you back and forth.

"I can't believe you're here!" He says and your heart could burst. He squeezes you tight once more before letting go and stepping back to look at you.

“How did you get here? How did you know?” He asks holding your hands in his and swinging them slightly.

“Daniel helped me. He’s around here somewhere but I wanted to surprise you when you got here.” His smile widens and it sends and electric shock through you at the sight of it.

“Thank you,” He says leaning down to place a swift kiss on your cheek.

“Come on you two I wanna make some music!” You hear Daniels voice again and it snaps you out of your daze. You step back from Jonah but he keeps your hands intertwined.

“Let's go!”

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noeliareads · 5 years

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Penpals? Chapter 2

Chapter 2:

November, 2017

After about 2 weeks of preparation (waiting for a paycheck) Arizona had almost everything ready for her box. All she had to do was write the letter.

*Dear Jinho, I don’t have words to express how grateful I am for everything you sent me. I actually feel bad because I don’t send as much. But here are a few of my favorite things from America. I really hope you like them. The SNSD mug? I use it everyday for my morning coffee. (she printed out a photo of the mug on her side table) The tea is incredible! Jinho, everything is incredible and I can’t thank you enough!

By the way, how are you? How is South Korea? I hope you’re doing ok as well as your friends. I am ok, just a little bit stressed with school. Our final exams are in about a month and believe me I am not ready. Oh! I haven’t introduced myself. As you already know my name is Arizona, I am 20 years old and I am a music major in college. That’s something we have in common, music. I wanted to become a music major because I would love to be a music teacher in a university. I feel like my acquired skills would be exploited there. I really don’t know what to say about myself. My favorite colors are moss green and beige. I cannot write with normal ballpoint pens. I know. It’s weird. Fountain pens are a blessing and they are the best thing in the world.*

***

Bang Chan was in his room working on some mixtapes when he heard Jisung yell.

“YA! We got a package for Bang Jinho. Who is Bang Jinho?”

Bang Chan threw his laptop on his bed and almost slipped on the wood floor, running to where Jisung was.

“Nae goesida!” It’s mine! He said. He yanked the… box? A box? And ran to his room, locking the door behind him, leaning on it as if one of his band mates were to break it down. It has happened before...

He clutched his chest regaining his breath. He took a seat on the floor and curiously examined the box, it had the typical shipping label. He didn’t spare a minute so he opened the box with his bare hands. Inside the box were a variety of American sweets. He found a mug with the american flag on it, post-its of the american flag… There were a lot of things with the american flag. Very.. touristy. Still, he thought it was cute. He saw a light blue envelope and grabbed it. It was time to read what she said.

Dear Jinho…

*I have no siblings, sadly. I am an only child so I grew up alone sometimes. But that’s ok. I don’t mind being alone sometimes. I find comfort in being alone. Oh! I listened to the songs you sent me. Ok, let me gather my thoughts.

Likey: It’s so catchy and I watched the video as well and now I can’t stop doing the hand movements from the beginning! My best friend Nick, laughs and teases me because I will do it without realizing it. I will have to check out more of Twice’s music, they seem very promising.

You Are by Got7: I have heard of them but never got into their music yet. This was until you told me to listen to this song. I like this song. It’s has a beautiful melody. I like how it builds up and I didn’t expect the chorus to sound like that! I know kpop involves a lot of rapping but that “IT’S A BEAUTIFUL SKYYY” Dude. That buildup. Wow.

Matryoshka: I don’t even know where to begin. Who are these people?? I mean, I downloaded Soundcloud because you mentioned it and I was blown away. They are amazing! The first rapper has such a chill flow. It’s like he’s not trying but it sounds good either way! The second one? He’s good, too good. And the third one? Oh Lord. I really hate you right now. Who the hell has that type of voice? I figured it was him who accentuated the MAAAAAAAATRYOSHKA. And wow, just wow. Thank you for showing me these amazing rappers. I have to look into them more!

Lastly, Be Lazy. I have like 2 things to say. THE BASS. THE BASS. Thank you. I like them so much. THE BASS.*

The letter was two pages long and Chan enjoyed reading all of it. She seemed like a very animated person. She seemed to be happy about the simplest things and that weirdly made him smile.

FAST FORWARD TO DEBUT ERA. Chan and Arizona have exchanged a few letters (shipping time and Chan’s schedule). But they became great friends in the short amount of time they’ve corresponded to each other. They kept trading on songs, Chan loved or dislikes the ones she sent and same went for her. In future v-lives, he would play some of the songs he told her to listen to. But, one thing was for sure. Chan converted Arizona into a newer generation K-pop lover. Chan told her that 3racha were actually part of a survival show that basically consisted of working hard to be able to debut together. He also never told her that he was Bang Chan. But, he did tell her that he was working hard in order to get a job as a backup dancer for idol groups.

March: Chan to Arizona (They just debuted)

*Zo, I am so happy! I GOT THE JOB! I wish I could tell you all about it but I can’t!*

Arizona to Chan

*No way! Jinho that is amazing! I am so happy for you! I know how much you worked for this! Whenever you get to dance on stage let me know so I can watch you.* Chan sighed as he read her response. She will see him, but she won’t know who he is.

Fastforward

Months go by and Stray Kids have won multiple rookie awards. Thanks to Chan, Arizona has gone head over heels for them. She will rant about them in her letters and fangirl with him.

*Jinho… I know I sent you your letter and you probably received it yesterday or a few days ago but this is an emergency. SKZ DROPPED ANOTHER VIDEO! BTW, You have to see the street version of Insomnia. THEY WERE IN THE US I MEAN WHAT THE HELL! This is why I hate being a college student. No money. And, 10 days later they release the street version of Question? Do they want to kill me. Changbin and Hyunjin body rolling killed me! They all killed me. I really can’t thank you enough for introducing me to them. #PROUDSTAY*

For the release of their album I Am Who, Chan sent her an album. He wanted it to be autographed but he couldn’t explain how he made that possible. Either way she has his handwriting in paper so that counts? The boys knew about her, not much but they did know he was corresponding with a girl from America. Either way, she has his handwriting. Arizona in return, sent him an ASAP Rocky album! That made Chan very very happy.

Life suddenly was brighter for Arizona. She always had a hard time seeing the bright side in life and being positive was extra effort. But corresponding with Chan helped her breathe with ease. He was her escape room. She could tell him everything and she knew that he wouldn’t judge her. He would always offer words of comfort and advice. There were times where she would vent about how hard her classes were or how her mental health deteriorates day by day. Chan wasn’t bothered by this. He wished for her to be happy and free in her own mind. He would occasionally send her various letters in the span of a few days or less. He knew she wasn’t expecting it and he hoped it made her smile, which it did.

They were so used to corresponding to each other that friendship slowly and silently became something else. Arizona once debated about it but she brushed it off. It can’t be possible and it won’t be. Letters were romantic and that is the stigma that is around it and that’s all. There is nothing more to it. Chan thought of her constantly when he wasn’t busy with producing, practicing or anything related to the group. He knew he liked her, did he have the opportunity to ask for a picture? He did. But he didn’t ask. He would feel obliged to send her one of himself and he couldn’t do that. It was enough with lying about his job.

FEBRUARY - 2019

“I am soooooooo tired.” Arizona complained as she walked into the same coffee shop she frequented with Nick over the course of their college years. Both were seniors now, graduating in May!

“All nighter?” Nick asked? She just nodded and smiled at the barista giving her their order.

“You’re a master procrastinator. What were you doing?”

“Working on my senior project and portfolio.” She mumbles taking a seat and resting her head on the table. Nick didn’t miss how she avoided his eyes.

“And probably writing J’s letter right?” Arizona looked up at her best friend and smiled. It was true, she was working on less than 2 hours of sleep, writing the letter and working on her project. “Zozo, you like him don’t you.” It wasn’t a question. It was an affirmation.

“Nick, stop.” She wasn’t ready to face this topic yet. Like him? Pff. She’s never seen him before. “We’ve never met and probably never will. Ok? Drop it.”

“You don’t have to like or love his looks.” Arizona knew that and she knew what danger she was in of falling harder and faster for Jihno. She just wasn’t ready for it.

Arizona arrived home after her evening lessons and collapsed on the couch. She was just dozing off when her mom threw some papers on her stomach. “You have mail” She said. The sleepy girl sat up and flipped through the envelopes. Phone bill, student loan information, a postcard?

“Australia? I don’t know anyone in Australia.” She turned the postcard around and smiled when she recognized the handwriting.

*Hey Zo, sorry this is going to be short. But, I am in aussie visiting family. I won’t be able to read any of your letters until I get home but I will write! Just make sure to send your responses to my normal address. I am so happy to see my family again, I actually came with a few of my friends and we are just touring around. I also heard Stray Kids are going to be here! I’ll see if I can go to their concert or spot them at the touristy sites. If I do, I’ll send photos. Take care.

Jinho.*

Her heart fluttered. He knew how much she loved Stray Kids that he would even look for them for her! The days flew by and she received an envelope. It contained a post-it and multiple photos. The note said, ‘Found them.’ The photos were of Stray Kids near the Sydney Opera House. Wait, he found them? The photos seemed to be taken from afar and the boys were with cameras? Filming a video? Arizona died right there. He went all the way to find them, take their picture, develop them and send them to her.

Chan’s Perspective

Chan asked his manager to take photographs of them as they filmed and as if they were fans who spotted them. Manager Kim (let’s say that’s his name) agreed without asking for a reason. Chan quickly developed them and sent them before going back to South Korea. He was dying to tell her who he was. After all, he was her bias. Not that it made any difference. Sadly he still couldn’t, Stray Kids were going to be extremely busy in the next month and he feared not to have time to write so he made sure he had conversations planned out so she wouldn’t feel lonely. He also had the feeling that this comeback was going to be important for their careers.

His last letter ended with; ‘Zo, I won’t be able to write as much because I will be dancing for a group for their comeback so we will be very busy practicing. But, I will try to write as much as possible. Don’t miss me.”

Hey guys this was more of a filler chapter. I hope you get an idea of how the story is going to go. There will hopefully be two more chapters, I still don’t know how I will space them out. Next chapter is going to be about the Miroh and Yellow Wood era. Arizona also graduates college and there is a big surprise that will lead to the last chapter.

Playlist?

Adios - Everglow

Teeth - 5 Seconds of Summer

Wanna Go Back - Day6

Mirror - Stray Kids

These are the pictures Chan sends to Arizona.

#stray kids #skz #stray kids chan #stray kids bang chan #stray kids imagine #stray kids imagines #bang chan #chan #channie #bang chris #bang christopher #chris bang #bang chan imagine #bang chan imagines

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justanotherboyinblue · 5 years

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Unusual Asks

Spotify, SoundCloud, or Pandora? spotify!!

is your room messy or clean? ...depends if i don’t have company, or i haven’t been made to clean it, it’s relatively messy. well. it’s not messy to me, because i know where everything is and why things are...not...put away, but messy to Literally Everyone Else

what color are your eyes? brown!

do you like your name? why? i Love my name mostly because i chose it and i like how it sounds I Just Think It’s Neat

what is your relationship status? taken! i have two beautiful partners that i love very very much

describe your personality in 3 words or less Chaotic Disaster Gay

what color hair do you have? also brown dkjbsgalk

what kind of car do you drive? color? i don’t drive! don’t have my license yet

where do you shop? anywhere and everywhere alksjdb meijer? ig?

how would you describe your style? Grunge

favorite social media account discord! ‘s how i talk to my babies :3

what size bed do you have? a twin! v comfy, v bouncy

any siblings? unfortunately two brothers both are Assholes

if you can live anywhere in the world where would it be? why? switzerland honestly first of all, lgbtq+ has been legal there since 1942 like look at them Go oh my gosh also! i love german, it’s such a fascinating language but the biggest reason? that’s where moje rojena wants to live

favorite snapchat filter? i don’t have snapchat, and don’t really plan to kjasbdl

favorite makeup brand(s) don’t wear it! the only thing i use is chapstick lmao a wonderful vanilla chapstick by Eos

how many times a week do you shower? sometimes every night, but mostly every other night! so three or four

favorite tv show? oh gosh there are so many she-ra is probably at the top i love supernatural, and elementary, bbc sherlock, person of interest, steven universe there are a bunch of amazing shows i love!

shoe size? i think i wear like a ten and a half quadruple e do with that as you will

how tall are you? 5′4 i think probably

sandals or sneakers? flip flops!! or barefoot kadjbsgl

do you go to the gym? i don’t think i’ve ever even seen the inside of a gym

describe your dream date cuddle pile some show or movie on tv So Many Blankets but the most important thing the Most Important thing is that my babies are with me and that’s all i really need

how much money do you have in your wallet at the moment? i don’t have any cash, but i have like a little over $50 on my card

what color socks are you wearing? white with gray designs

how many pillows do you sleep with? normally three, but i’ll bring in another three if i want to build a Nest:tm:

do you have a job? what do you do? no job! i think my first job will be working at my local library

how many friends do you have? uhhhhhhh no idea a dozen? idk maybe half a dozen i really have no idea, and i have a horrible memory

what's the worst thing you have ever done? I Will Not Divulge Such Information

what's your favorite candle scent? there’s this one candle we have that’s tide+kelp scented but it just smells like a speedstick it’s awesome

3 favorite boy names Leo (obviously) Tobias Axel

3 favorite girl names L(again, obviously) Celeste i’ve always loved the name Andromeda as well!

favorite actor? Ezra Miller!! they’re a nonbinary icon, first of all, and they’re an amazing actor in my opinion! they’re Credence in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them and Barry in Justice Leauge

favorite actress? hmmmmmmmmmm probably Margot Robbie tbh love her stuff also? have you seen the trailer for Birds of Prey? we Stan

who is your celebrity crush? don’t have one kjdsablg

favorite movie? oh gosh I Cannot Choose A Favorite Anything Okay i love Avatar(the one with the blue aliens not the Disgrace Of A Movie), and The Dark Knight, Captain Marvel, Abominable, and so many others

do you read a lot? what's your favorite book? i do! i used to read almost a full book every day Finding Me by Katheryn Cushman is really good, and so is Five Feet Apart, i love the Divergent series too!

money or brains? brains duh, if you’re smart you can make more money but if you’re an idiot with money what happens when you run out

do you have a nickname? what is it? not really kjabdsga my partners have their nicknames for me of course, but with my actual name you can’t have a lot of nicknames Leo calls me Q, i’ve been called Stefano and Viktor, one friend used Quimberly for a while akjfgbslkdfg

how many times have you been to the hospital? other than when i was born, i think only the once!

top 10 favorite songs Here We Go sweet tooth-Scott Helman adderall- Max Frost bambi- Hippo Campus roxxane- Arizona Zervas grixtronics- GRiZ iSpy- KYLE truth hurts- kidz bop (fuck off it slaps) walk man- TMG mr.clean- Yung Gravy peach scone- Hobo Johnson

do you take any medications daily? nope!

what is your skin type? (oily, dry, etc) definitely oily

what is your biggest fear? Ya Boi Out Here With Abandonment Issues

how many kids do you want? i’ll stick with my fur babies thank you very much

what's your go-to hairstyle? in my face covering my right eye so i can’t see with it because it annoys my mother and i think i look Hot

what type of house do you live in? (big, small, etc) medium i would think? we don’t have a second floor or a finished basement, but i’ve never had to bunk with either of my brothers so

who is your role model? no one specific! just, kind people, yk?

what was the last compliment you received? i think it was on...monday? when Leo kept telling me i was adorable XD

what was the last text you sent? to a gc with my partners saying i was going mia because I Have The Right To Not Interact With Anyone For Several Days And Watch Movies no i will not be taking criticism

how old were you when you found out santa wasn’t real? like somewhere from seven to nine i think i have no idea dude, i have the memory of a goldfish

what is your dream car? .... 1967 black chevy impala

opinion on smoking? bad for you, love the smell, not gonna tell you to stop, will just worry quietly in the corner because i won’t tell you what to do with your life

do you go to college? nope! still in high school, i probably won’t go to college tbh

what is your dream job? owning my own bookstore! with a cafe a cat cafe i have it planned out to a concerning degree

would you rather live in rural areas or the suburbs? i’ve lived in one place my entire life and it’s on the side of the highway with no neighbors so Suburbs Be Like Scary

do you take shampoo and conditioner bottles from hotels? oh absolutely

do you have freckles? no and i’m salty about it

do you smile for pictures? of course! never with my teeth tho because my canines are halfway up my face :)

how many pictures do you have on your phone? don’t have a phone! i have a Whole Bunch on my computer though

have you ever peed in the woods? did not work out tried once Never Again

do you still watch cartoons? of course i do i’m gay it’s legally required

do you prefer chicken nuggets from Wendy’s or McDonald's? i’ve never had McDonald's nuggets but Wendy’s has the best for sure

Favorite dipping sauce? ranch or campfire sauce

what do you wear to bed? pajamas???? in winter it’s long sleeve tees with fuzzy pants in summer it’s basketball shorts and whatever twenty-year-old shirt i can find in my closet

have you ever won a spelling bee? i’ve never entered one so no homeschool for the win

what are your hobbies? Anything On A Screen and books mostly books on a screen but i’ll occasionally pick up a paperback also food and swimming

can you draw? s o m e t i m e s

do you play an instrument? i played guitar for a while, but i broke one of the strings and don’t have the tools to replace it i really want a ukelele

what was the last concert you saw? i went to a college campus for four days with my youth group, and a band named Sing Love played every night

tea or coffee? Neither

Starbucks or Dunkin Donuts? Also Neither i’ve been to starbucks one time and it was the most disappointing drink i’ve ever had i am a loyal biggby customer even though i haven’t been there in over a year

do you want to get married? not in the traditional sense i couldn’t even if i wanted to because the us said No Polyam Rights

what is your crush’s first and last initial? L.R. + L.G.

are you going to change your last name when you get married? probably! or we’ll both take a new one together

what color looks best on you? warm colors!! i do look Fabulous in a nice cool forest green though

do you miss anyone right now? Of Course I Do I’m In A Long Distance Relationship With Two People

do you sleep with your door open or closed? closed if it was open my asshole cat would eat all my hair ties and my fairy lights

do you believe in ghosts? nope!

what is your biggest pet peeve? uh people who assume? ig?

last person you called? Leo XD

favorite ice cream flavor? mint chocolate chip!!

regular oreos or golden oreos? The Golden Ones they taste like lemon even if they’re not the lemon ones i love it

chocolate or rainbow sprinkles? i don’t like sprinkles because i’m a Monster

what shirt are you wearing? i’m Not It’s Hoodie Season

what is your phone background? my tablet backgrounds are Leo and L because i’m a Sap

are you outgoing or shy? Both i’m getting a lot better in the confidence department, but i still get nervous and overwhelmed sometimes!

do you like it when people play with your hair? I Cry Every Time and so does Leo it’s adorable

do you like your neighbors? if i did i would hate them because i Can

do you wash your face? at night? in the morning? not outside of the shower

have you ever been high? nope

have you ever been drunk? nope

last thing you ate? leftover itallian mac n cheese

favorite lyrics right now ..... ................. raindrops on rose and whiskers on kittens~ sTICKING-

summer or winter? winter!!

day or night? night, of course

dark, milk, or white chocolate? milk! or dark with sea salt

favorite month? hm maybe august because it’s just starting to get cold, but you can also still swim on the warm days

what is your zodiac sign pisces! as i’m sure is obvious

who was the last person you cried in front of? my mother Because Leaving Me Alone For Five Minutes Is Impossible

thank you Luxet for the questions!

#meet the blogger #long post #tw cursing #tw caps #tw alchohol #tw drugs #tw marriage #tw college #i should #probably finish my school #after taking like two hours to do this #I'm A Responsible Child

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angry-eevee · 6 years

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The Mighty Lush

So if you are like me and live outside America and are unable to get your hands on stuff made by the fantastic Critter Community Artists like Critical Baths, but would still like some character inspired bath time treats, I’ve made a little list of stuff available from Lush that should be a lot easier to access for non-Americans.

Of course, if you are able to, please go and support small business artists who have created things that are specifically designed with the characters in mind, this is an unofficial list inspired by my love for TM9 and Lush (not sponsored, just addicted. All links lead to UK website)

So without further adieu -

Beauregard - Karma Bubble Bar

Main Scents: Orange, Patchouli, Lemongrass, Mango

A contrast of grounded and energetic scents for our unorthodox Monk. The patchouli is about as subtle as a kick in the teeth so if it’s not your thing this signature scent can be punchy and divisive, just like Beau. Pair with matching Karma Soap for a Flurry of (Bubble)Blows.

Caduceus - Flowing Tea Reusable Bubble Bar

Main Scents: Rosewood, Neroli, Orange Flower

Honestly there are a fair few products that remind me of our favorite pastel goth firbolg, such as the Sakura Bath Bomb or the Cherry Blossom Reusable Bubble Bar due to his uncanny resemblance to an Arizona Ice Tea can, but Flowering Tea is a very calming and sweet scented bubble bar that releases pretty blue cornflower petals along with it’s perfume and literally tea inspired. Yay! Dead People Tea! (Bath With Bits Warning - Cornflowers)

Caleb - Secret Arts Jelly Bomb

Main Scents: Cinnamon, Orange

While I was tempted by Dirty shower jell for the running gag, Secret Arts has a spicy, warm scent and a rather fitting name. If you don’t like the unique consistency a Jelly Bomb makes in your bath, or struggle with bathing in black water, Spinning Plates is a busy bubble bar full of warm citrus scents and rather fitting for this chronically overworked magic boy.

Fjord - Big Blue Bath Bomb

Main Scents: Lemon, Lavender

The main skin-care ingredients in this bomb are Arame seaweed and sea salt, making this old favorite first choice for our salty seaman (cue endless seaman jokes). Pair with Sea Vegetable Soap for a full Path of the Drowned Mer-Orc experience. (Bath With Bits Warning - Seaweed)

Jester- Creamy Candy Bubble Bar

Main Scents: Vanilla, Almond

Just the sweetest thing! And it’s PINK! Literal candy scented, frothy indulgence with extra moisturizing butters so you will stay Very Sweet and soft through all your misadventures. For a less saccharine and more tricksy Traveler appropriate scent, I’d suggest Lord of Misrule.

Mollymauk - Divination Reusable Bubble Bar

Main Scents: Violet Leaf, Thyme, Rose, Patchouli

Fortune telling, heady, sparkly and purple - this one has reminded me of Molly since I first bought it. Aromatic and indulgent, the overall scent is similar to Parma Violets, very sweet and heady. This is one has been a long time favorite of mine - so Long may he reign.

Nott - Green Gold Soap

Main Scents: Rosewood, Lemongrass, Lemon

A sharp scent and rough texture hides a soothing and nurturing soap, perfect for everyone’s Goblin Mum. Works well with the items I chose for Caleb with matching citrus scents, funnily.

Yasha - Flower’s Barrow Bath Melt

Main Scents: Geranium, Blackcurrant, Chamomile

“I have so many flowers to bring her.” A Barrow can also be a burial mound, suitably heartbreaking and reverent for our epitome of quiet anger. It’s a bath melt, so it is gone quickly but sticks with you for a long time, just like Yasha.

If you liked these, I’ll do one for Vox Machina next, and maybe one for prominent NPC’s !

#critical role #beauregard #caduceus clay #caleb widogast #fjord #jester lavorre #Mollymauk #nott the brave #Yasha #the mighty nein #lush cosmetics

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greeneyedgirl357 · 5 years

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100 Truths

Once again I have been tagged by my pal @basementmermaid so here goes nothing:

1. Real name: Robyn

2. Nicknames: I have a lot lol my mom calls me Robsy or Robsykins, and she used to call me Squirt and Robynski. Squirt is my favorite tbh.

3. Zodiac sign: Scorpio

4. Male or Female: female

5. Nursery: if you mean my room it was lit I had a mobile with dinosaurs on it but I did also go to nursery school and that was lit too we had snax

6. Primary: yeah! I dug it all right.

7. Secondary: would have been cool if I'd had more friends but it was otherwise pretty okay.

8. Hair color: brown

9. Long or short: mid-length?

10. Loud or quiet: quiet

11. Sweatpants or jeans: jeans

12. Phone or camera: camera

13. Health freak: not as much as I'd like to be haha

14. Drink or smoke: I don't smoke but I'm a sucker for wine coolers and a self-proclaimed beer snob.

15. Do you have a crush on someone: nope.

16. Political affiliation: registered unaffiliated. I try to be open-minded, whatever that means.

17. Piercings: two holes in my ears

18. Tattoos: none yet

Have you ever been in:

19. Airplane: I have actually

20. Car accident: thankfully no

21. Fist fight: no hehe

Firsts:

22. First piercing: my first ear piercing; I want to say I was about 9 or 10.

23. First best friend: my pal Mackenzie from pre-school. She used to get me in trouble all the time but eh we had a lot of fun together. We kind of lost touch after kindergarten and I don't really know her super well anymore.

24. First instrument played: piano I think

25. First award: A Honor Roll in the first grade probably.

26. First crush: I want to say pre-k? I was friends with two boys I really liked a lot but I wasn't really very forward and I kind of only saw them as friends.

27. First language: English

28. First big vacation: I flew to Arizona for a family wedding when I was a wee one, perhaps six months old?

Lasts:

29. Last person you talked to: my mom

30. Last person you texted: my mom and my sister (I was talking with both simultaneously)

31. Last person you watched: I watched some dude in a gas station parking lot go inside the store, get a Pepsi, and then leave

32. Last movie you watched: it was either Glory or National Treasure unless you count the video recording of a church musical I was in

33. Last song you listened to: "You Never Give Me Your Money" by The Beatles

34. Last thing you bought: glittery cat stickers

35. Last person you hugged: I think it was my sister

Favorites:

36. Drinks: Chick-fil-a lemonade, sweet tea, gas station slushies, root beer, and strawberry soda

37. Clothing: skinny jeans, my black converses or vans, or a button-down and my sperrys.

40. Book: oof that's hard to say but one big one is probably The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton. It's one of the most formative for me anyway.

41. Color: all sorts of blues, peach, purple, certain greens

42. Flower: peonies, hydrangeas, roses, carnations, gladiolas, daisies

43. Music: certain classic rock, 80s new wave, 60s jams, current alternative/indie, classical, lo-fi beats to study to, vaporwave

44. Movie: A Hard Day's Night, That Thing You Do!, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Back To The Future...lots of 80s movies and some way back classics too

45. Subjects: history, English, science

In the last year:

46. Kissed in the rain: nope

47. Celebrated Halloween: yep! Pulled a last minute costume out of my ass and went to a bonfire.

48. Had your heart broken: nope

49. Went over the minutes on your cell phone: nope and I have unlimited data too

50. Someone questioned your sexual orientation: not that I know of

52. Used a weapon: I used a knife on a roast last weekend does that count?

53. Breathed fire: no

54. Had an abortion: nope

55. Done something you've regretted: yep

56. Broke a promise: I don't think so, I don't make a lot of promises.

57. Kept a secret: yes

58. Pretended to be happy: yes

59. Met someone who changed your life: no

60. Pretended to be sick: no

61. Left the country: no

62. Tried something you normally wouldn't like and liked it: no

63. Cried over the silliest thing: yes

64. Ran a mile: I jogged a mile on a treadmill

65. Went to the beach: yes

66. Stayed single: yes

Currently:

67. Eating: nothing

68. Drinking: strawberry Berlinerweisse (told you I'm a beer snob) mixed with strawberry lemonade

69. Getting ready to: either play the Sims or watch Gilmore Girls

70. Listening to: the album Talking Is Hard by Walk The Moon

71. Plans for today/tomorrow: game a bit, make dinner for my mom.

72. Waiting for: someone to express interest/attraction in me lol

Your future

73. Want kids: absolutely, at least 2-3.

74. Want to get married: yes

75. Careers in mind: librarian/writer/comedian

What's better on a guy or girl

76. Eyes or lips: eyes. I'm a sucker for nice eyes, and they're always the first thing I notice.

77. Shorter or taller: taller is nice but shorter is okay too.

77. Romantic or spontaneous: romantic

78. Nice stomach or nice arms: both

79. Sensitive or loud: sensitive

80. Hookup or relationship: relationship

81. Troublemaker or hesitant: neither

Have you ever

82. Lost glasses/contacts: not as of yet but I'm getting my eyes checked next week so that could change

83. Ran away from home: yes, twice that I can remember. I was probably 7 or 8? I got to the end of my street and then turned around. It was probably because I only packed pants in my bag. I remember only packing pants for some reason.

84. Held a weapon, for self-defense: not for self-defense but I threw a small boulder at my sister once.

85. Killed somebody: only in The Sims

86. Broken somebody's heart: not that I know of

87. Been arrested: no. I did get pulled over once though.

Do you believe in

88. Yourself: sometimes

89. Miracles: no not really. I'm a bit of a skeptic and I have to see physical proof of something to believe it.

90. Love at first sight: yes and no. The hopeless romantic in me really wants to say yes but I don't think you can really know if you love someone without having spent a lot of time getting to know them. I believe you can be attracted to someone at first sight but whether it's love really just depends. Who knows if that's true for everyone but that's my opinion.

91. Heaven: yes

92. Santa Claus: no but I like the idea of him and I'll still leave out cookies even though I know it's just my grandpa eating them

93. Easter Bunny: no but I like the idea of him too

94. Magic: yes

95. Is there one person you want to be with right now: yeah

96. Are you seriously happy with where you are, in life: yes, for the most part. It fluctuates, and to be honest I thought I'd be a little further along in life than I am right now, but I'm perfectly content to be where I am at the present.

97. Are you happy with the person you're with: I am single but my cats are pretty cool and I'm happy hanging with them.

100. Post as 100 truths and tag 5 people: I nominate @foryoublue46 @alloftimeandspace10 @thesearentthedroids94 @opidiod and whoever else wants to go for it hehehe

#100 truths #a word from #me #robyn rambles #robyn reveals #edited because I'm a dummy

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peakanss · 6 years

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A Simself TAG

I was tagged by @literalite and someone else that I forgot :(( Thank you!

I tag @enismald, @caacti, @peryllium, @nightvy, @sammmi-xox, @ouikala, @fussysim, @unflirtytrait, @starry-eyed-simss, @sadb0ysims, @faunakii, @vatorey, @cakeiko, @bearcula, @cowplant-pizza, @scrumptiousfries, @kaydandthesims, @dyoreos and anyone who wants to do this, just say I tagged you!

Traits: hot-headed, slob, active

aspiration: public enemy i think

1. What is your full name? Valerie something something som

2.What is your nickname? Val

3. Birthday? Feb 24

4. What is your favorite book series? The mortal instuments. THE SHOW SUCKS HAHAGASEHLFZ

5. Do you believe in Aliens or Ghosts? Despite my supernatural obsession, no.

6. Who is your favorite author? I like Leonard S. Marcus and Cassandra Clare

7. What is your favorite radio station? yeet

8. What is your favorite flavor of anything? Blue raspberry

9. What word would you use to describe something great or wonderful? yes

10. What is your current favorite song? Generation why- Conan Gray or Pussy is God- King Princess

11. What is your favorite word? fuk

12. What is the last song you listened to? Why do I still?- Neiman ft. May Angeles

13. What TV show would you recommend for everyone to watch? HAHAHAH ok: Supernatural, Shameless U.S (MA), The walking dead (MA), Jane the virgin, Total Drama Island, Teen Wolf, NARCOS (MA), and How to get away from murder.

14. What is your favorite movie to watch when you’re feeling down? Deadpool, Spider man Homecoming, or Thor Ragnarok.

15. Do you play video games? Well YES

16. What is your biggest fear? Hetero Keith

17. What is your best quality in your opinion? my dik. Or my eyelashes ig

18. What is your worst quality in your opinion? My weight and inconsistency

19. Do you like cats or dogs better? omg don’t make me choose T-T

20. What is your favorite season? autumn

21. Are you in a relationship? nop

22. What is something you miss from your childhood? My cat.

23. Who is your best friend? my dog or my demon! Annabel

24. What is your eye color? Dark brown. Don’t let my simself fool u

25. What is your hair color? Brown with auburn ombre

26. Who is someone you love? Dean Winchester

27. Who is someone you trust? my dog. everyone in the background: shut yo lonely ass up

28. Who is someone you think about Often? Austin Porter from PRETTYMUCH

29. Are you currently excited about/for something? Supernatural season 14 to come out on netflix.

30. What is your biggest obsession? Boy bands. Specifically PRETTYMUCH not so much for their music but the friendship they have with each other c:

31. WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE TV SHOW AS A CHILD? Total Drama island, Johnny Test, and A.N.T farm.

32. Who of the opposite gender can you tell anything to? My friend Monty

33. Are you superstitious? not really

34. Do you have any unusual phobias? hetero keith

35. Do you perfer to be in front of the camera or behind it? Neither tbh

36. What is your favorite hobby? Track and feild.

37. What is the last book you read? Geomerty textbook LOL

38. What is the last movie you watched? Kung Fu Panda >:) jk idr

39. What musical Instruments do you play, if any? I used to play the baritone..

40. What is your favorite animal? duk

41. What are your top 5 favorite tumblr blogs that you follow? I don’t have top 5′s lol

42. What superpower do you wish you had? INVISIBILITY

43. When and where do you feel most at piece? At home.

44. What makes you smile? my dog on some dumb shit

45. What sports do you play, if any? TRACK & FIELD

46. What is your favorite drink? Arizona green tea

47. When was the last time you wrote a hand-written letter or note to somebody?

Probably my brother’s birthday.

48: Are you afraid of heights? YES DEATHLY

49: What is your biggest pet peeve: Lily singh or lele pons. Hehe but on a real note people who say they do track and cant even keep a good pace while running laps at school LOL.

50. Have you ever been to a concert? Yeah 5sos and PRETTYMUCH. Can you tell how much i obsess over boybands lol.

51. Are you vagan/ vegetarian? naw

52. When you were little, what did you wanna be when you grew up? I think a chemist lol.

53: What fictional world would you like to live in? The sims bc Yuki Behr is my baby momma and I just wanna love her T-T

54. What is something you worry about? Failing exams or getting kicked off the track team.

55. Are you scared of the dark? In my room when I’m walking in the dark cuz I don’t wanna step on my dog or a thumb tac or something lol

56. Do you like to sing? hell ye

57. Have you ever skipped school? Yes in 6th grade.

58. What is your favorite place on the planet? At home or anywhere with my best friend.

59. Where would you like to live? Canada or Michigan.

60. Do you have any pets? 3 DOGS omg

61: Are you more of an early bird or a night owl? morning bird.

62: Do you like sunrises or sunsets better? Sunset.

63. Do you know how to drive? yes

64. Do you prefer earbuds or headphones? earbuds.

65. Have you ever had braces? ew yes

66: What is your favorite genre of music? r&b, soul, and ‘rock’

67: Who is your hero? Tom Hiddleston aka loki aka best man alive.

68: Do you read comic books? hell yeah.

69: What makes you most angry? prank channels

70. Do you prefer reading a book on an electronic device or on a real book? Real book unless it’s webtoon sksksksk

71. What is your favorite subject in school? lunch. haha I’m so funny

72. Do you have any siblings? An older and younger brother and a stepsister.

73. What was the last thing you bought? Either one of those giant arizona tea cans or v bucks for my little brother agsfkfasv

74. How tall are you? 5′3

75. Can you cook? I can bake. can’t cook.

76. What are three things that you love? Austin porter, my dog, my fam and friends. that’s 4 but OK

77. What are three things you hate? Push-up bras [those shits are uncomfortable], hetero keith, and hetero keith.

78. Do you have more male or female friends? I don’t have any friends. I’m jp female.

79. What is your sexual orientation? Idk pffff I think bi-curious. Is that a thing orr

80. Where do you currently live? Floridaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

81. Who was the last person you texted? My friend lehla.

82. When was the last time you cried? when charlie di*** in spn which was a while ago

83. Who is your favorite youtuber? Gay helmet- I mean Gabe helmy

84. Do you like to take selfies? Depends if I’m feeling myself or not but usually no.

85. What is your favorite app? Huji cam, netflix, discord etc.

86. What is your relationship to your parent(s)? I don’t like either of them but I would die for them . My mom let’s me go out more often so <3

87. What is your favorite foreign accent: OMG I LOVE THEM ALL but if I had to choose, Portuguese.

88. What is a place that you’ve never been to, but you want to visit? Windenburg :p

89. What is your favorite number? 69

90. Can you juggle? kind of???

91. Are you religious? I mean I believe in jesus but that’s about it lol

92. Do you find outer space or the deep ocean to be more interesting? OUTER SPACE

93. Do you consider yourself to be a daredevil? nope I’m a wuss

94. Are you allergic to anything? furries and their weird costume fetish shit.

95. Can you curl your tounge? yeah

96. Can you wiggle your ears? no

97. How often do you admit that you were wrong about something? neverr

98. Do you perfer the forest or the beach? beach.

99. What is your favorite piece of advice anyone has given you? I’m already tracer.

100. Are you a good liar? yes

101. What is your Hogwarts house? Gryffindor

102. Do you talk to yourself? no lol

103. Are you an introvert or an extrovert? introvert :D

104. Do you keep a journal/diary? no

105. Do you believe in second chances? depends

106: If you found a wallet full of money, what would you do? Keep it. duh

107. Do you believe that people are capable of change? obviously

108. Are you ticklish? yes

109. Have you ever been on a plane? yep

110. Do you have any piercings? 3 on each ear

111. What fictional character do you wish were real? UGH LOKI OR THE WINCHESTERS

112. Do you have any tattoos? I have a stick n’ poke on my chest.

113. What is the best decision you’ve made in your life? Adopted the little scared white dog at the adoption center :>

114. Do you believe in karma? no

115. Do you waer glasses or contacts? glasses

116. Do you want children? I don’t know yet man.

117. Who is the smartest person you know? This robot in my class. Let’s call him bob.

118. What is your most embarrassing memory? Getting my assed whooped in a cruise in front of thousands of people.

119. Have you ever pulled an all nighter? Doing one rn sis.

120. What color are most of your clothes? idk I have an explosive wardrope but mostly grey or yellow.

121. Do you like adventure? I guess

122. Have you ever been on TV? Yep I was the spokesman for my track team and I answered like 2 questions while I was sweaty and gross. I’ll try to find the link lol

123. How old are you? Rather not say but I am 14-18 range.

124. What is your favorite quote? don’t know sis.

125. Do you prefer sweet or savory foods? savory.

#This took an hour of my miserable life #it was fun though so thank you!#simself #ts4 tag #tag

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thelittlemortician · 4 years

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50 Questions

Tagged by @maladjustedchangeling (sorry it’s taken me a while, girl!!)

1. What is the colour of your hairbrush? Purple, yellow, and green.

2. Name a food you never ever eat. Celery.

3. Are you typically too warm or too cold? Definitely cold.

4. What were you doing 45 minutes ago? Working!

5. What is your favourite candy bar? Kit Kat!

6. Have you ever been to a professional sports game? Yes, many years ago when I was very young and my parents were still together, we went to a soccer game at the Rose Bowl. It was the United States vs. Iran and I’m positive we were on the Iranian side.

7. What is the last thing you said out loud? "I don’t know.”

8. What is your favourite ice cream? Strawberry, pistachio, green tea, cookie dough, mint chocolate chip, and chocolate with bits of Kit Kat mixed in (forgot what brand carried that kind). Oh, and mochi balls!

9. What was the last thing you had to drink? Water.

10. Do you like your wallet? I do! My husband’s cousin gave it to me as a Christmas exchange present. It’s a simple black wallet but I love it.

11. What was the last thing you ate? Tofu with lentils.

12. Did you buy any new clothes last weekend? I got some new scrubs for work if that counts!

13. The last sporting event you watched? I think we tuned into a WWE fight because we wanted to see just how silly these wrestlers can be. It was very entertaining, I’ll tell you that!

14. What is your favorite flavor of popcorn? Dill pickle!

15. Who is the last person you sent a text message to? My husband!

16. Ever go camping? Sixth grade camp was the last time I ever went “camping.”

17. Do you take vitamins? I did mostly when I was pregnant.

18. Do you go to church every Sunday? I certainly try but haven’t been since COVID19 happened.

19. Do you have a tan? I'm naturally tan, bruh.

20. Do you prefer Chinese food over pizza? No way, dude. Pizza is KING.

21. Do you drink your soda with a straw? If I get soda from a fountain, then yes. Otherwise, if it’s out of a can or bottle, nope.

22. What color socks do you usually wear? Black.

23. Do you ever drive above the speed limit? A little here and there.

24. What terrifies you? Being alone and forgotten, dying.

25. Look to your left, what do you see? My framed photos of my husband and kiddo, an Easter card, hand sanitizer, lotion, body spray, lipstick, lip balm, pens (I’m at my work desk, lol).

26. What chore do you hate most? Dusting and cleaning out the shower/bath tub.

27. What do you think of when you hear an Australian accent? Steve Irwin!

28. What’s your favorite soda? Dr. Pepper and Coke Zero.

29. Do you go in a fast food place or just hit the drive? Drive thru.

30. What is your favourite number? 4, 5, 6, and 7 (I have synesthesia and those numbers’ colors are so pretty to me. They’re magenta, red, purple, and green, respectively, in case you were wondering, lol).

31. Who’s the last person you talked to? My coworker.

32. Favourite cut of beef? A juicy steak, doesn’t even matter what kind. Or hamburgers.

33. Last song you listened to? “Suspended in Dusk” by Type O Negative.

34. Last book you read? It’s been so long since I’ve actually read a book that I can’t remember what it was that I last read. I’m currently in the middle of the Bible on Audible if that counts!

35. Favourite day of the week? Saturday!

36. Can you say the alphabet backwards? If I try really hard and take it slow, then yes.

37. How do you like your coffee? Iced and sweetened. I love Starbucks’ Iced Caramel Macchiato and Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew. We now have Dutch Brothers in my new hood and their iced coffees are THE BOMB.

38. Favourite pair of shoes? My little Goth booties that I scored for $4 at Goodwill and my brown heeled booties from Forever 21.

39. The time you normally get up? Between 5:15-6 on a work day. On weekends, I’ll wake up when the baby wakes up.

40. What do you prefer, sunrise or sunsets? Both!

41. How many blankets on your bed? 5. My husband and I have our own quilts and individual blankets.

42. Describe your kitchen plates. 3 multicolored ones from Target and 6 larger, restaurant-type dinner plates that we got from a chef’s store in California.

43. Describe your kitchen at the moment? Cleaned and stocked with food and snacks.

44. Do you have a favourite alcoholic drink? Wine! I’ll drink any type but I love a good dark red blend.

45. Do you play cards? Only when family comes over.

46. What colour is your car? Red! It also glitters in direct sunlight and reminds me of Dorothy’s ruby slippers!

47. Can you change a tire? No, but I should really learn how to.

48. Your favourite state? Arizona and Hawaii.

49. Favourite job you’ve had? My current job as a funeral director/embalmer!

50. How did you get your biggest scar? I had a birthmark removed from my right shoulder but that bad boy looks like it’s coming back. Yiiiikes!

I tag @jenellelynn @vampiremomfriend @belleofthemorgue @shunterm @mightylobsterlord @castleofbrokenfingers @chainedcoffin

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sudafed, slc, and sugar maples

11/11/2017 9:05 pm (sedated with sudafed)

Dear Howard,

I haven’t talked to you since 2xs barnite. I wonder if you have forgotten about me, if I even cross your thoughts. I made friends with a girl with big hazel eyes and a speckled face who goes by the name of Julianna. She was the first firm step I made in getting over you. We met at our physics SLC group, and since we both lived in west quad and hadn’t finished mastering yet, we thought it would be a good idea to do it together. Howard, I laughed so much that night. Leaning back on a wall of cushions, dazed by the forces of our universe, we sat laughing, bonding, healing. That night was the first night that I thought that I could get over you. That night was the first night that it occurred to me that I can heal, not through being romantic with another boy, but by making genuine sincere friendships.

I shared this thought with Julianna in northquad on a sunny afternoon. We hadn’t been able to get our weekly toast together since our SLC group had been cancelled that week due to fall break, so she asked if we could grab lunch. Of course I said yes, and there we were talking about whatever we could think of. I don’t remember how this came up, but she asked me when my birthday was, and naturally I asked her about hers. Julianna was born on March 22nd. I was awestruck. It was in that moment that I knew that me and Julianna were meant to have met. Whether our friendship lasts until the end of physics 140, or spans past college graduation, I know that our paths were destined to cross at this time. I truly believe that everything happens for a reason.

I think I have a problem with saying “no”. And I think it really comes out in sexual situations. I go back to my first kiss and I think about how I didn’t want to kiss him, but I let him climb on top of me anyway. I remember during musical, we were all in a cuddle puddle, and I sat on a guy’s lap. I was wearing these sage green leggings and he began to touch me there. It would have been disruptive if I had just got up and left, we were literally in a giant mass of overlapping bodies. So I stayed and sat silently while he moaned in my ear. Later, during a musical party, I would be escorted upstairs (Jem held my hand) into a little side sitting room. We all sat crossed legged in the dark, illuminated by the soft glow of the light coming through the glass doors. I was asked if I wanted to press charges. I wasn’t the only girl this guy had touched, but I was the only one who decided to not go against him. I told them that since I hadn’t told him “stop,” I didn’t feel right saying he sexually assaulted me. I hadn’t said “no.” I think of T and the day I went over to his house. I liked you, I really did. But we fell back into the past and I didn’t have the nerve to tell him to stop. I think he cared for me at some time early on, back when he used to pick me up to go stargazing and bring me arizona teas. Back when he would shower me with compliments and send me his thoughts. Do I think he cared about me that day when we were talking about body image, his head resting on my thigh as he unzipped my pants? I don’t know. I don’t know when the feelings stopped being genuine and everything dissolved into just being about sexual favors. Maybe there were no feelings in the beginning. Maybe I am just delusional and I have been this whole time.

I’m sorry Howard. I’m so sorry.

Fast forward to college life where G asked if I wanted to come up to his room. Thinking nothing of it, I went. He laid his head in my lap and rubbed his face against my hands, told me they were soft. He gradually climbed on top of me and his hands flowed from my chest to my ass. I looked at the face hovering over mine, and I didn’t say “get off” or tell him about how I was uncomfortable. I asked him, “Are you lonely?” He said that he didn’t think he was, and I asked him about the girl that had expressed fondness toward him. He seemed unsure about the prospects of her, but I told him that he should talk to her. He followed my advice and now they’re seeing each other.

My grandma used to feed my sister candy to make her more sweet. Imagine a life surrounded by sugar maples and sweetness. Would we reflect our environment? Or would we turn sour, suffocated by our sweet surroundings.

~ stay peachy

Ellen

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Fragile Things, but OK.

Jakarta - September 15th, 2019.

It has been three days since I attended The Maine’s show Live in Singapore, and I am still emotional over the things I experienced. No, this will not be just another review about The Maine’s show in Singapore, nor this will be a story about my trip to Singapore, this is me wearing my heart on the sleeve.

You see, before we move on to the part where it got real, I want to underline the point that this entire blog post might be triggering. May you be a The Maine fan, or you’re just someone who feels insecure about a lot of things and you feel like the world is ending because you can’t do one favor a friend asked you to, or you just can’t seem to break a routine or a certain state of mind whenever you’re in a certain situation. Those are the things I will be telling in this post and this is me opening up to things I didn’t even know I have to admit before.

The past few weeks leading up to the show day was honestly one of the hardest things I had to go through. Juggling my day job and my side projects that includes handling some shows and gigs, I lost a lot of sleep and lack the motivation to keep on going because I was just emotionally drained and physically exhausted - I thought about dropping all my projects and just focus on my day job. I was not in a very good state of mind, I wanted to quit everything I knew because it didn’t feel fun, it felt like it’s weighing me down. I didn’t tell anyone, I still haven’t. All I thought was everything had to be done perfectly so I could go on my 3 days' leave for Singapore in peace. News flash, I managed to pull through, no quitting whatsoever and having that getaway to Singapore was such a reward.

Fast forward to the day I flew to Singapore on the 11th of September, with all the touristy-problem I faced the moment I landed, I managed to get to the place we were staying in safely, tummy full with good food, ready for my skin-care routine and visited the dreamland right after. Singapore time showed 2-ish am when I closed my eyes.

The next thing I remember was getting woken up at 7-ish am on September 12th. With eyes heavy, hair messy, I let my excitement fueled me to get ready. Just like most shows I went to, I was not alone. Here is my companionship.

I’ve known them all before the show and I’ve known most of them for a very long time. Other than the girl in the middle, whose name is Priscila and had only met at the show, everyone knew one another. I knew how much these girls love the band, I knew the sacrifices they’ve made before for this band, I knew, that The Maine had played an important role in their life - as they did mine. When we took this picture, we just wanted to have a picture of ourselves waiting in line, still looking so cute with all our make up intact despite all the humidity that filled Singapore’s air. Little did we know, Pris would be picked to get on stage and sing Taxi with the band later that night. Was I glad it was her? You’re damn right I was.

Several cold mineral water bottles and cold cans of POKA Green Tea, the gate was opened and we were ready to sing our hearts out. The lights were out, Adam Simons from the Wanderer took the stage, warming up the crowd before he hit the very same stage as The Maine’s additional guitarist / keyboardist.

Before the show starts, I kept thinking “which song would most likely made me tear up?”. My heart was just beating in its regular tempo. I was excited, but most of my friends were standing against the barricade while I stood against their backs. It felt okay, the stage was very near to where I stood, I would still be able to see them up close, and I did.

First song in, I sang out loud. I knew the lyrics to Slip The Noose, I could feel the energy from the entire room, it felt magical. But it wasn’t enough to keep me off the ground. Something was still missing. I wasn’t entirely okay. I was happy, but it didn’t feel the way it used to. When the band started playing the intro to Am I Pretty, I couldn’t help but look at John’s face and wonder... If a man that looks as good and as gorgeous as him still question his look, where would that leave me? I never really cared about what others are saying about how I look but at that moment, I didn’t feel pretty. My plus size clothing felt like they weigh another kg, but it wasn’t until they started singing Broken Parts I truly broke down.

I cried several times during the show while singing to Am I Pretty, (un)lost, How Do You Feel but listening to the first line of Broken Parts that goes like this “ well it isn't getting easier“...

My mind immediately raced back to the hardest weeks of my life that just ended exactly one week before September 12th, 2019. My mind raced back to when Crowd Surfers was hitting rock bottom and was getting so many shits. So I cried, not caring about the mascara and my perfect winged-eyeliner. My journey with Crowd Surfers was a wild ride and the moment John sang “But we're not beyond repair” that I realized, I was the broken part of this team, no, my team is not broken, but I am. I cried even harder.

I’ve cried during a song at another show before, but I’ve never cried as hard as I did during this song. In other shows, I would cry at some songs that felt personal, but I wouldn’t cover my face with both of my hands. That very night, I covered my face until halfway of the song. I didn’t open my eyes and/or see the band perform this song live before me, I just cried until I felt hands pulling me close, and I did one thing I don’t usually do, I embrace the hugs and let them see me crying. I let my walls down, all those defense mechanisms I had, I let them all go. For several minutes, I let the people around me handle me with care. For that moment, I wasn’t the one looking out for people. They looked out for me and it felt really nice. It felt really good. Somehow, as soon as the song ends, the four walls around me are back and I’m back on the looking out for people mode.

Especially when John decided he’d crowd-surf. My immediate response was helping the girls next to me when they fell. Mr. Lead-Singer was right in front of my face because the people holding him weren’t as strong, yet some girls were already falling, so I got no time to interact with him, my focus shifted back to getting the girls up like I always did. Yet that moment made me realize one thing. I’ve grown. I went from the girl who wanted a frontman or any favorite band member for myself to not giving a fuck about them when I saw others in need.

There was also a moment during Black Butterfly and Dejavu where I thought about this person. I’ve known him since 2015, I think. We talked a lot, met a few times, and I still keep something of his which I should probably return soon. The lyrics “ Just another lovesick afternoon, black butterflies and déjà vu. Hoping for the right words. Waiting for the right words.” really got to me and... Well, I’m hoping that 26 letters could explain my feeling toward this person.

It was also during the encore, Another Night On Mars, I realized something. That there’s someone I know, someone I’ve known since 2009, someone I watched The Maine with for the first time back in 2010, was in the same bulding yet I couldn’t see her. She wasn’t a part of my then current-group and Mars felt a little incomplete without her. We stopped talking altogether last year yet it didn’t feel right letting her be alone at that moment. I felt another guilt coming up my gut.

The moment the show ended and I saw her, I called her and apologized. We hugged. That moment felt like forever. It gave me a sense of peace. I didn’t even remember why I stopped talking to her, but that hug... that hug was what I needed. A sense of familiarity from the past, a reminder that I wasn’t always this uptight.

We then queued for a meet and greet with the band, a group of 5 or 6 people, they said. I went into the meet and greet with the people I cared about, resulting in this sweet little picture of us and The Arizona Boys.

Alright, we didn’t stop here. I was still on a mission to get some of my friends’ belonging signed by the band since we couldn’t ask for selfies or sign during the meet and greet, sadly I didn’t get it. I didn’t get the signature and I was beating myself hard because I managed to get a video and picture of myself with John, but no sign.

I didn’t want to post anything related to The Maine because I felt bad. My friend asked only for one thing and I failed. I did that, the fault was mine. Besides, in the picture I took with John, he looked very good and I didn’t feel pretty. The picture was taken after the show, after those break downs. My hair was greasy, my foundation wore off, no concealer concealed the dark circle under my eyes, my winged eyeliner was no longer visible, my lip color turned a shade brighter than it was initially.

During the meet and greet earlier, I told John I’ve never broken down as hard as I did during Broken Parts. John offered me a hug and whisper into my ear, “I’m glad you’re here tonight. I hope you’re gonna be OK in time. Thanks for the bracelet.”

Yes, I gave him the EMONIGHTJKT By Crowd Surfers bracelet in which we'll donate some of the profits to this organization called Into The Light to help to spread the suicide prevention awareness.

So yeah, having that message coming from John, I dare myself to look at the picture of him and I and the more I look at the picture, the more I felt like I deserved that. It wasn’t until Friday I posted my picture and John up on my Instagram Story, and I will post it again today, on my Instagram Feed. Because I now feel worthy of this picture.

#The Maine #8123 #John O'Callaghan #garrett nickelsen #Jared Monaco #Kennedy Brock #Pat Kirch

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Five simple ingredients transform into tender and adorable whipped shortbread cookies.

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When cookie season’s in full swing, sometimes the simplest recipe gets the biggest smiles, like these irresistible Whipped Shortbread cookies from Jane Ficiur of Bow Island in Alberta, Canada. These little gems come together with only five ingredients and are so tender they literally melt right in your mouth as soon as you pop one in. Their not-too-sweet flavor makes them a welcome change of pace to cookie platters everywhere. Trust us.

Deck yours out with merry red and green nonpareils, candied cherries or your favorite festive sprinkles. Jane says they’re a tradition to serve at Christmas time, but they’ve become so popular she just can’t help but make them for tea parties and wedding showers all year long.

This simple cookie recipe whips up more than eight dozen…making plenty to tote around from party to party while still leaving enough to nibble on yourself. Add it to the rest in our list of cookie-swap favorites, and you’re all set for a season of sweet snacking.

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Candied Fruit Cookies

These no-fuss candied fruit cookies are both nutty and fruity, so they’re always a hit at holiday time. —Florence Monson, Denver, Colorado

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Snow Angel Cookies

Get a little snow at the holidays, no matter where you are. Head to the kitchen and bake a batch of angel cookies swirled with heavenly frosting. —Carolyn Moseley, Dayton, Ohio

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Cannoli Wafer Sandwiches

My family loves to visit a local Italian restaurant that has a wonderful dessert buffet. The cannoli are among our favorites, so I just had to come up with my own simple version. These are best served the same day so the wafers are still nice and crisp. —Nichi Larson, Shawnee, Kansas

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Christmas Lights Cookies

What better way to brighten chilly winter days than with light-shaped cookies? My classic dough recipe has been a holiday tradition in our family for years. —Carolyn Moseley, Dayton, Ohio

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Reindeer Track Cookies

I loved finding deer tracks in snow when I was a kid. One day I was looking at coffee beans, and I realized they look like little hoof prints. That’s how I came up with this fun recipe.—Crystal Schlueter, Northglenn, Colorado

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Peppermint Twist Kisses

As rosy as Santa’s cheeks, these merry morsels with chocolate kisses on top are a delightful yuletide favorite and one of my most-requested recipes. —Traci Wynne, Denver, Pennsylvania

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Italian Christmas Cookies

A single batch of these mouthwatering cookies is never enough. I usually make one to give away and two more to keep at home. Adding ricotta cheese to the batter makes the morsels extra moist. —Doris Marshall, Strasburg, Pennsylvania

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Gingerbread Sandwich Trees

Fun and festive, these cookie sandwich trees will be a huge hit with kids of all ages. They’re a super-cute holiday treat! —Steve Foy, Kirkwood, Missouri

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Buttery Ganache Cookie Cups

Our family wanted to share our love of ganache-filled cupcakes, so we made them into cookies. Even better: we bake the cookies in muffin cups, fill with ganache, and get the best of both worlds! —Adela Srinivasan, Parker, Colorado

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Triple-Chocolate Peppermint Treats

Santa is sure to stop by your house if you leave these minty chocolate cookies waiting for him. They’re quick and easy for the whole family to make together. —Teresa Ralston, New Albany, Ohio

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Mom’s Buttermilk Cookies

I treasure my mother’s recipe for these comforting cookie pillows. The tender treats are topped with thick frosting and a sprinkling of chopped walnuts. —Jane Darling, Simi Valley, California

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Berry-Almond Sandwich Cookies

Almond shortbread cookies cradle a delightful berry filling for this Christmas cookie favorite. The recipe is undeniably good. —Helga Schlape, Florham Park, New Jersey

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Holly Wreaths

I’ve never come across another spritz cookie like this – one calling for cream cheese as an ingredient. That helps to keep these wreaths moist a long time, while also adding a delicious flavor. —Dee Lein, Longmont, Colorado

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Eggnog Cookies

This cookie’s flavor fits right into the holiday spirit—pick your favorite cookie cutter shapes to make them even more festive! —Myra Innes, Auburn, Kansas

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Pistachio Buttons

This cookie recipe makes a big batch, which comes in handy during the holidays. The green center adds a festive touch. —Nella Parker, Hersey, Michigan

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Gooey Butter Cookies

As a native of St. Louis, I wanted to make a cookie version of the famous gooey butter cake. And although many gooey butter cake recipes use a cake mix, my cookies are made from scratch.—Julia Nouss, Richmond, Virginia

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Sugar Doves

I enjoy making these beautiful cookies and I love to spend a cold evening decorating them. Pretty little sugar doves are sure to get you into the holiday spirit! —Peggy Preston, Fenton, Iowa

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Hazelnut Yule Logs

Besides being irresistibly nutty, these travel well and are a snap to make! — Barbara Burge, Los Gatos, California

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Cream Cheese Spritz

A hint of orange and cinnamon highlights these Christmastime classics. I like to add colorful sprinkles before baking them. The recipe is from a booklet that came with a cookie press in the 1950s…and I still have the press! —Sarah Bedia, Lake Jackson, Texas

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Homemade Chocolate Shortbread

This recipe has been in my files for a long time…probably from when I first learned to bake. Any chocolate lover will like these melt-in-your-mouth cookies. I make them year-round with variations. They’re even richer with a thin coat of icing or as a sandwich cookie with frosting in the middle. —Sarah Bueckert, Austin, Manitoba

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Salted Caramel Cookie Cups

When I brought these salty sweet cookies to a potluck, I overheard people talking about how wonderful they were. I’m not sure if it was the cookie, the caramel or the chocolate that they loved best.—Priscilla Yee, Concord, California

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Callahan Christmas Wreaths

When my family asked for good old Norwegian wreath cookies, I studied several recipes for ideas, then added my own special touches. — Cassidy Callahan, Fitchburg, Massachusetts

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Easy Mint Thins

My friends often try to guess the ingredients, but I never tell them how simple they are to make. They taste just like the Girl Scout cookie, and they’re perfect for Christmas and bake sales. —Jennifer Setser, Morgantown, Indiana

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Elf Cookies

A sweet frosting glaze, colorful candies and well-placed almond slices turn these sugar cookie diamonds into a big batch of Santa’s helpers. TIP: Bake a batch of the adorable elves as a classroom treat or use a few to brighten each of your cookie trays. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Peanut Butter Spritz Fingers

My family loves these cookies because they satisfy the need for chocolate and for something crunchy, sweet and nutty, all in just one bite! —Irma Lowery, Reedsburg, Wisconsin

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Red & Green Pinwheels

My mom used to make these cookies every Christmas, and I still love them. They are so colorful. You can use different food coloring for different seasons.—Jill Heatwole, Pittsville, Maryland

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Chocolate Walnut Crescents

I use a round cookie cutter to form the crescent shapes for these nutty favorites. They’re so pretty sprinkled with sugar and drizzled with chocolate. —TerryAnn Moore, Vineland, New Jersey

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Classic Candy Cane Butter Cookies

To make cookies that look like candy canes, we color half the dough in classic red and twist away. They’re fun to hang on the side of a coffee mug, or you can devour them on their own. —Shannon Roum, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Spiced German Cookies

These buttery spice cookies are a cross between sugar cookies and gingerbread, creating the best of both worlds. —April Drasin, Van Nuys, California

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Marzipan Cups with Currant Jelly

These bite-size beauties look and taste gourmet, but they’re easy to make and boast a delicate almond flavor. The hidden jelly surprise and pretty nut accent make them a nice addition to any treats tray. You can make them in advance and freeze them for up to three months, if you like. —Lorraine Caland, Shuniah, Ontario

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Cranberry Shortbread Stars

My family loves shortbread and I love cranberries, so I decided to put the two together. The star shape is a festive addition to my holiday cookie tray. —Sonya Labbe, West Hollywood, California

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Italian Honey Clusters

My mother made these treats flavored with cinnamon and anise for neighbors, teachers and anyone who stopped by. Make sure the honey doesn’t boil longer than a minute or it could burn.—Sarah Knoblock, Hyde Park, Indiana

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Greek Butter Crescents

I had to bake something from my heritage for school. I made these little drops of heaven called kourabiedes. —Rebecca Sprague, St. Louis, Missouri

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Silver Bells

My mom and grandma are known for their signature Christmas cookies. I decided to create my own, inspired by one of my favorite Christmas songs. Edible shimmer dust gives them their iconic shine. Look for the dust in the cake decorating section of craft or grocery stores. —Crystal Schlueter, Northglenn, Colorado

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Gingerbread Yule Logs

I was never fond of gingerbread until I rolled it up with Nutella. These logs make a fabulous addition to any cookie platter.—Terri Gilson, Calgary, Alberta

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Gingerbread Snowflakes

Cutting my favorite gingerbread cookie dough into snowflake shapes and decorating them with white icing was ideal for my theme get-together. I save these crunchy treats to enjoy on the way home from our Christmas tree outing. —Shelly Rynearson, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin

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Molasses Cookie Mix

These spicy, old-fashioned treats are sure to be a hit with your family and friends. For holiday gift giving, I put a batch of this cookie mix in an attractive basket along with the recipe and a festive tea towel. —Barbara Stewart, Portland, Connecticut

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Holiday Cornflake Cookies

I can’t seem to make enough of these cornflake wreaths around the holidays. The cookies firm up quickly, so you’ll need to place the Red Hots right away. —Kathleen Hedger, Fairview Heights, Illinois

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Fruit ‘n’ Spice Rounds

While I was looking for a way to use up an abundance of dates, I came across this recipe. Made with raisins, walnuts and a delectable lemon glaze, these quickly became a family favorite. —Allison Bell, Helena, Montana

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Walnut-Filled Pillows

These tender cookie pillows, filled with a delicious walnut mixture, are my husband’s favorite. He says it wouldn’t be Christmas without them. —Nancy Kostrej, Canonsburg, Pennsylvania

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Molasses Crackle Cookies

You can treat yourself to one or two of my crackle cookies without guilt. Most molasses cookies are loaded with butter and have way too much sugar, but not mine. You would never know these are so low in fat.— Jean L. Ecos, Hartland, Wisconsin

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Jeweled Cookies

Candied fruits give a stained-glass look to these cookies that taste like shortbread. —Ruth Ann Stelfox, Raymond, Alberta

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Gingerbread Snow Globe

I make a big batch of these gingerbreads every Christmas to give to co-workers and family. For a festive decoration, arrange cookies in a large clear jar to look like a snow globe. —Kelly Kirby, Westville, Nova Scotia

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Frosted Maple Pyramids

The cute shape of these cookies makes them a splendid sight on a Christmas cookie tray. You could use star-shaped cookie cutters in place of the round ones. —Wanda Goodell, Kent, Washington

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Nuts-About-You Cookie Sticks

These cookies make a fancy meal finale that couldn’t be quicker to whip up. Start with purchased Pirouette cookies, dip in a rich creamy chocolate and peanut-butter coating, and dust with nuts or sprinkles. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Raspberry Almonettes

Sometimes that “missing ingredient” idea comes to me in my sleep, and I have to jot it down. The surprising filling in these cookies makes them fun to bake and even more fun to eat! —Angela Sheridan, Opdyke, Illinois

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Santa Claus Cookies

Store-bought peanut butter sandwich cookies become jolly Santas with white chocolate, colored sugar, mini chips and red-hot candies. —Mary Kaufenberg, Shakopee, Minnesota

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Peanut Butter Chippers

The smell of peanut butter and chocolate always brings my cookie-hungry family running to the kitchen. The recipe is so quick and easy, I often stir up a batch while making dinner. —Pat Doerflinger, Centerview, Missouri

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Cherry Kiss Cookies

Topped with a chocolate kiss, these cherry-flavored cookies look super cute on a dessert tray. Share them with family and friends. —Joy Yurk, Grafton, Wisconsin

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Touch-of-Gold Christmas Trees

You can decorate these pretty Christmas trees with other types of sprinkles if you don’t have the gold dust. The filling alone makes the cookies special and so delicious! —Linda Sweet, Cornwall, New York

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Peppermint Meltaways

This recipe is very pretty and festive-looking on a cookie platter. I often cover a plate of these meltaways with red or green plastic wrap and a bright holiday bow in one corner. And yes, they really do melt in your mouth! —Denise Wheeler, Newaygo, Michigan

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Nice ‘n’ Soft Sugar Cookies

My family’s all-time favorite Christmas cookie has had a million shapes over the years. Little ones have fun making their own icing designs. — Cathy Hall, Lyndhurst, Virginia

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Holiday Rum Balls

I use this recipe for special occasions with my wonderful family and friends. They’re so easy to make and pack a festive rum punch. — Diane Duschanek, Council Bluffs, Iowa

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Dipped Sandwich Cookies

With a lemon filling and chocolate coating, these buttery sandwich cookies are often requested at my house, particularly for special occasions. —Jane Delahoyde, Poughkeepsie, New York

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Meringue Candy Canes

These red-and-white striped treats get lots of compliments for their cute looks and minty taste. The seasonal confections are easy to make and so light that they melt in your mouth! —Anne Lindway of Indianapolis, Indiana

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Sugar Cookies

This sugar cookie dates back to a Swedish woman born in 1877! Her daughter, Esther Davis, shared the recipe with me and she came up with all the exact measurements, since the original cookies were mixed by feel and taste. These are my favorite cookies and I hope they’ll become yours as well. —Helen Wallis, Vancouver, Washington

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Pinwheel Cookies

These pretty pinwheel cookies have tempting swirly layers of orange and chocolate. I really mess up my kitchen whenever I bake a batch, but the smiles on the faces of family and friends enjoying them make it all worthwhile. — Paulette Morgan, Moorhead, Minnesota

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Snowman Christmas Cookies

Get the kids in on the action when you make these cheesecakey cookies—just roll away. The snowmen look adorable on a cookie tray. —Cathy Medley, Clyde, Ohio

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Almond Bonbon Cookies

These bonbons remind me of England, with a touch of America. Dip cooled cookies into one frosting or each side into different frostings. Have fun adding any kind of sprinkle toppings you like. — Teri Lee Rasey, Cadillac, Michigan

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Pistachio Cream Cheese Cookies

My son-in-law is a big fan of pistachios. He looks forward to these buttery cookies at holiday time, but I make them for him more than just once a year. —Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia

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Snowman Butter Cutouts

I have fond memories of baking and frosting these cutout cookies with my mom. Now I carry on the tradition with my kids. It’s a messy but fun day!—Sandy Nace, Greensburg, Kansas

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Holiday Cookie Dough

We created this make-ahead dough recipe to help ease the stress of the Christmas baking season. The buttery cookies are sure to melt in your mouth. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Chai Tea Sandwich Cookies

You’ll love these cookies filled with a dreamy chai-infused ganache. They’re great after a meal, with a cup of tea, as a breakfast treat—or anytime at all. —Lauren Knoelke, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Holiday Shortbread Cookies

This special Christmas treat came to me from Scotland through a relative. I compared this recipe with one a friend makes, since her husband is of Scottish descent, and found this shortbread to be quite authentic. —Erma Hiltpold, Kerrville, Texas

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Tiny Tim Sandwich Cookies

When I was growing up, my mother and I created special Christmas memories in the kitchen preparing these cute, bite-size cookies. Vary the food coloring for holidays throughout the year. —Eudora Delezenne, Port Huron, Michigan

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Chocolate Lebkuchen

Having lived in Germany, I try to keep my German cooking as authentic as possible. This lovely lebkuchen recipe is a culinary Christmas custom. —Cathy Lemmon, Quinlan, Texas

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Spearmint Thins

No time to bake cookies from scratch? Create a tasty treat in little more than half an hour by doctoring butter-flavored crackers with vanilla chips and mint candies.—Kathleen Felton, Fairfax, Iowa

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Stacked Christmas Tree Cookies

Using prepared cookie dough gives you a nice head start to your own little forest of Christmas trees. Get the kids involved in this holiday craft to keep them busy making memories.—Sue Draheim, Waterford, Wisconsin

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Butterscotch Gingerbread Cookies

Every time I make these wonderful cookies, the spicy aroma takes me back to my childhood. I helped Mom make them and delivered them to neighbors. —Kara Cook, Elk Ridge, Utah

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Cranberry Port Cookies

This is my version of a recipe I tasted years ago—my family loves it. The flaky cookies are filled with a scrumptious combination of dried cranberries, cinnamon, lemon and a hint of port wine. —Leslie Forte, Oakhill, Virginia

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Scottie Cookies

These decked-out doggies are all bundled up in colorful sweaters for the holidays. The frosted sugar cookies are almost too adorable to eat! — Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Apricot-Filled Sandwich Cookies

I bake these delightful cookies every year for Christmas and when I share a tray of my homemade treats with the faculty at school, these are always the first to disappear! I’ve even had requests to make them for wedding receptions.—Deb Lyon, Bangor, Pennsylvania

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Hungarian Walnut Cookies

As a child, I always looked forward to eating these goodies at Christmastime. Now I make them for my own family. —Sharon Kurtz, Emmaus, Pennsylvania

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Holiday Reindeer Cookies

Gather ’round the tree on Christmas Eve and feast on these adorable reindeer cookies. If you listen closely, you might heard reindeer hoofs on the roof! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Crescent Chip Cookies

With their cute curved shape, crescents always make charming additions to a Christmas platter. I dip the cooled cookies in chocolate and sprinkle on walnuts. —Ann Eastman, Sacramento, California

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Meringue Santa Hats

My grandkids love it when I make meringues shaped like Santa hats. If they are here, they love to help—they like to put red glitter on the meringue and take such pride in knowing they have helped Grandma.—Bonnie Hawkins, Elkhorn, Wisconsin

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Fig & Almond Cookies

In our family, holiday cookies—like these nutty fig ones—are a big deal. I’m so proud to be passing on this Italian tradition to my two boys. —Angela Lemoine, Howell, New Jersey

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Cream Cheese Turtle Cups

Sometimes the best thing about a cookie is the memories made. My daughter and I love to make and eat these “turtles.” —Lesa Renner, Kingsport, Tennessee

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Cherry Cheese Windmills

These pretty cookies look fancy, but they are really not much work. They’re perfect for any occasion. —Helen McGibbon, Downers Grove, Illinois

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Red Velvet White Chip Cookies

These cookies are soft, chewy and taste as good as they sound. The first time I baked them, I took them to an aunt’s yard sale. Now they’re my go-to for any special event. —Samantha Gstalder, Montoursville, Pennsylvania

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Cherry Pecan Dreams

Packed with fruit, nuts and vanilla chips, these goodies are sure to please. If you prefer, replace the cherries with cranberries or apricots. —Mary Ann Mariotti, Plainfield, Illinois

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Thumbprint Butter Cookies

These buttery little rounds add beautiful color to a platter of treats. Fill the thumbprint in the center with any fruit preserves you like. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Date Swirl Cookies

My granddaughter nicknamed my mother Cookie Grandma because she made wonderful cookie—including these crisp and chewy treats. —Donna Grace, Clancy, Montana

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Meringue Kisses

There’s a nice chocolaty surprise inside these sweet kisses. They’re my husband’s top choice each Christmas.—Tami Henke, Lockport, Illinois

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Cranberry-White Chocolate Cookies

These are one of my favorite cookies to make for the holidays. I prepare a batch early in the holiday season and freeze them. —Sherry Conley, Noel, Hants County, Nova Scotia

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Cranberry Slices

The holidays wouldn’t be complete without a plateful of homemade cookies to give family and friends. Try these for gifts.—American Dairy Assoc, Stacy Duffy, Chicago, Illinois

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Hazelnut Dream Cookies

I sampled these goodies at a Bible study and knew from the first bite that I had to have the recipe. To my surprise, the rich cookies require just four ingredients. —Julie Peterson, Crofton, Maryland

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Apricot-Hazelnut Triangles

These crispy cookie treats can be changed up—try different nuts and jams, and dark or white chocolate depending on the holiday. —Johnna Johnson, Scottsdale, Arizona

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The ‘Me in My State’ meme is too relatable

We all hate to love and love to hate our home state.

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State pride is something we can all relate to — except when you're actually home.

As millions of people traveled back home for Thanksgiving, people started to get real nostalgic for their home state. A far-too-relatable trend began, and eventually people of the United States realized that we all hate to love and love to hate our home state.

Here’s a little bit of hometown pride from all 50 states.

Alabama:

Me in Alabama: fuck bama

Me anywhere else: Alabama, land of the sweetest tea and brisket crafted by Saban's angels. Such a breathtaking countryside view, you can hear "roll tide" be whispered by the gods & banjos coming from up above.Sweet home, Alabama. Sweet home(sheds tear) https://t.co/pxErVuw5Lq

— adriana (@adrianaalewis) November 25, 2017

Alaska:

Me in Alaska : i hate it here

Me everywhere else : Alaska is the biggest state and the most appreciative towards native Americans. My first word was northern lights. My bestfriend is literally a ptarmigan. I live on a glacier with my family of 100 moose. I bleed forget me nots. https://t.co/hQRNZ9f0Av

— 🎄Mistlehoe Em🎄 (@EmelyR1) November 26, 2017

Arizona:

Me in arizona: it's so nasty here Me everywhere else: it's a dry heat. Yea, we have the grand canyon. I'm from like, just outside of Flag. Nobody calls it Flagstaff lmao. Y'all gotta hike Bell Rock. You've never had prickly pear candy? We're going to Bookmans & Harkins. Sedona is https://t.co/p2Xbzx3f1i

— the simple coke of cola (@thxrosewoods) November 25, 2017

Arkansas:

Me in Arkansas: I gotta drive 35 miles to get a bottle of wine i hate this place

Me anywhere else: first off how dare you it’s pronounced Ar-kan-SAW. i was conceived in the giant budweiser can and born in walmart. I cry every time I call the hogs. Kris Allen is my wallpaper. https://t.co/XDKKbgQYnq

— Landon Watson (@wildwildwatson) November 27, 2017

California:

Me in California: Cali is congested, expensive and overrated. Hate it

Me outside California: the entirety of modern American culture relies on California. We are the technological heart that underpins the American economy. CA is simply the greatest geographical area in history

— jose (@MisterRudeman) November 15, 2017

Colorado:

me in colorado: why tf do people live here

me anywhere else: colorado is the best state. I skied directly out of the womb and then hit a bong. I can guide myself anywhere using only the direction of the Rocky Mountains. My middle name is 4:20. Coors beer runs through my veins. https://t.co/cu6elIKnlK

— adele 🎄 (@rllinginthedeep) November 27, 2017

Connecticut:

Me in Connecticut: Ct sucks

Me anywhere else: Connecticut is the constitution state. We are the backbone of America. We eat nutmegs for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I have swam up the Connecticut river. We sweat clam chowder. https://t.co/hiuqAfwjTU

— Sydney (@totallysyd) November 26, 2017

Delaware:

Me in Delaware: Delaware is cool.

Me anywhere else: DELAWARE IS THE FIRST STATE FOR A REASON. Joe Biden is my uncle and YouDee is my first cousin. Sales tax who? I was born a Blue Hen and will die one. https://t.co/ukrLmhzLsX

— Christine (@misschristinewp) November 26, 2017

Florida:

Me in Florida: this state is so fucking hot I hate this tourist attracting, mosquito ridden swamp land I’m melting

Me anywhere else: I live where you vacation! I drink orange juice every morning and eat Pub Subs every meal. My mother is an alligator, my father is Mickey Mouse https://t.co/XqKfmzbdEC

— S t e p h (@snreifschneider) November 26, 2017

Georgia:

Me in Georgia: Nothing ever happens here, I have to move.

Me, not in Georgia: *BRAVES CHOPS THROUGH THE DOOR* DON'T EVEN TALK TO ME IF YOU HAVEN'T EATEN AT A WAFFLE HOUSE, CHICK-FIL-A IS MY SAVIOR, RISE UP BITCH, ATL HOOOOOEEEE

— Delaney Strunk (@delaknee) November 27, 2017

Hawaii:

Me in Hawaii: this rock is too small

Me anywhere else: Hawaii is the most beautiful place on earth. Surfed to school. Had a pet dolphin. Ohana means family. Lilo and stitch or die. Protect da aina. Nothing but respect for MY queen Liliuokalani. https://t.co/K16zW6O7BX

— yay-c (@Jchitzz) November 26, 2017

Idaho:

Me in Idaho: This state has some serious issues

Me anywhere else: The Gem State is an actual gift from God. I was born and raised by potatoes. My first words were “Vote for Pedro,” and I was breast fed fry sauce. I bathe every morning down at the crick. It’s Boi-SEE, not Boi-Z https://t.co/daJ8fF6bEW

— Paige Lea (@paigevlea) November 27, 2017

Illinois:

Me in Illinois: IL sucks I hate it here

Me anywhere else: Illinois is the heart of the United States. Born and raised in one of our many cornfields, the first word I ever spoke was “ope.” By the age of 5, I was consuming Ranch Dressing in gallons. I eat Portillo’s once a day. https://t.co/9eV1LbfpjZ

— z (@actualIyzoe) November 27, 2017

Indiana:

me in indiana: indiana is boring lmao me anywhere else: indiana is a lush, richly-forested state with a plethora of wildlife. i learned how to make green bean casserole before i could walk. my mother is an ear of corn and my father is steak & shake.

— alexia (@ajzippysplits) November 26, 2017

Iowa:

Me in Iowa: Iowa winters suck I need to move somewhere warm

Me anywhere else: Iowa is the backbone of this country. Our farmers are essential to this economy. My mom is a corn stalk and my dad is a can of Busch Light. I eat a side of ranch with every meal https://t.co/OAN6M1cZdk

— Clarice LeBlanc (@clariceleblanc) November 26, 2017

Kansas:

Me in Kansas: I hate Kansas

Me anywhere else: I’ve seen burnt ends save marriages. K-10 is basically the autobahn of america, so that’s a thrill. I can name all 87 breeds of chickens and have a full back tattoo of the Flint Hills. I will be married in a quiktrip parking lot. https://t.co/ry9uddl5Lz

— D Henry Hanson (@hewhoisd) November 27, 2017

Kentucky:

Me in Kentucky: KY is so dull

Me anywhere else: I came out of the womb drinking sweet tea and yelling Go Cats. I rode a racehorse before I could walk. Ale 8 is the drink of the gods and I’ve never once said “you all.” Hot browns and bourbon are the lifeblood of our people. https://t.co/IhsAgd91AW

— Amanda Thurman (@amandaplease445) November 26, 2017

Louisiana:

Me in Louisiana: This state is garbage

Me anywhere else: Louisiana is the only state in America where anyone can cook. Louis Armstrong should be on the $100 bill. I made love to a beignet. https://t.co/DK5MIN8Mp8

— North Pole PPFA 🎅🏻 (@mcquizzay) November 26, 2017

Maine:

Me in Maine: This place is the worst

Me anywhere else: Maine is the most beautiful state ever. I bleed pine sap. I eat blueberries for all meals & have lobster claws for hands. I love the coast. Let's to to Canada this weekend. Bonfire anyone? https://t.co/NNHTwm4BGN

— Bay (@bayleigh_b) November 26, 2017

Maryland:

me in Maryland: this place is the armpit of America

me anywhere else: l put Old Bay seasoning on EVERYthing. l learned how to pick crabs before l could walk. Our flag is so beautiful. l love the Chesapeake Bay. l have had sex with a blue crab.

— holly jolly jordank (@jordank1230) November 19, 2017

Massachusetts:

Me in Massachusetts: Mass sucks

Me anywhere else: Massachusetts is where the revolution started we basically started the country. My first word was wicked and my mother breastfed me iced Dunkin’ coffee. I had road rage before I could walk. https://t.co/4H6NFjAb8U

— Kyle Manley (@tsmoochiewall) November 25, 2017

Michigan:

me in michigan: this sucks it’s so boring

me anywhere else: my first food was a coney dog. it’s pop not soda! detroit is coming back. I love going up north. 4 of the 5 great lakes prefer michigan. I can look south to canada. vernors cures any ailment. construction is a season. https://t.co/G16Vyt0oAa

— skyler (@skylerleslie) November 26, 2017

Minnesota:

Me in Minnesota: Minnesota nice? More like MN passive aggressive

Me elsewhere: We have 4 seasons and 10,000+ lakes. I learned to shovel snow before I could walk. Something about surviving seasonal depression creates a sense of community. Have you seen the Minneapolis art scene? https://t.co/ubGDLmQsIZ

— ally 🌿 (@_appelmom) November 26, 2017

Mississippi:

Me in Mississippi:I can’t even go outside without getting dirty. I hope I don’t become obese.

Me everywhere else: I live in the crooked letter state where everybody kin folk & the food is the best. We got koolaid pickles, ice cups, & the smallest towns ever. What’s hannin 😎🤪 https://t.co/YAKqXGyumX

— shekinah 🌸🐣💙 (@KinahMonroe) November 27, 2017

Missouri:

Me in Missouri: man i hate it here im going to move far away once im done with school

Me anywhere else: Country music is my everything. I could hogtie a calf before I was in preschool. I live in the gateway arch. I can fit 20 cornstalks in my mouth and my father is a hay bale https://t.co/9JF8Bspbi4

— Katherine Lewis (@Katherine_Lewi) November 27, 2017

Montana:

Me in Montana: this is butt fucking nowhere Me anywhere else: I am from the 4th largest state. We have the biggest sky. The last best place. I built a log cabin before I could walk. My mother is a glacier and my father is a moose. We have the freshest air in the world. https://t.co/z0qQRWLpjB

— Zoie Koostra (@zee_a_koostra) November 27, 2017

Nebraska:

me in Nebraska: I hate this corn field

me anywhere else: I’d kill for a temperature Tuesday @ Runza. Ope sorry, I’m just gonna squeeze right past ya. Could I get a pop with that? What do u mean you’ve never been to the CWS? *farmer waves to a stranger as I drive the speed limit* https://t.co/fH6f6XYym8

— Scout Petersen (@scoutpetersen) November 27, 2017

Nevada:

Me in Nevada: ugh Me in anywhere else: Why is every store closing at 8 like most store should be 24 hrs tf is this bullshit??? https://t.co/wCRXTM274A

— ems (@iiied) November 27, 2017

New Hampshire:

Me in New Hampshire: NH is just hillbillies and trees.

Me anywhere else: New Hampshire is the home to all things New England. I bleed granite. My parents are trees in perfect fall foliage. A Robert Frost poem was my first word. No sales tax is my life. LIVE FREE OR DIE. https://t.co/3Hwok0rZKv

— Terisé (@terisemcole) November 25, 2017

New Jersey:

Me in New Jersey: I can't believe I live in the armpit of the country

Me anywhere else: listen we have ocean, cities, mountains, and roller coasters. It's called pork roll. I love Wawa and I don't know how to pump my own gas. Central jersey is fake. Also go birds https://t.co/JxeqsEndAi

— hayley (@all_HAYL) November 22, 2017

New Mexico:

Me in New Mexico: everything is hot I’m on fire I wanna die Me anywhere else: New Mexico is amazing we have desert AND snowy mountain trails. You’ll never witness a more vivid sunset. Have u ever seen miles of white sand under a starry sky? I’m naming my next kid Green Chile. https://t.co/tAF9dx64z9

— Gabrielle 🌲 (@raisingbabyclem) November 27, 2017

New York:

Me in New York: New York is boring

Me anywhere else: New York is literally the best state ever. We got the city, the Christmas tree, the Yankees. If you’re not from New York you’re “mad” irrelevant ya heard https://t.co/IB2kkxQMEq

— Acon (@a_conn8) November 26, 2017

North Carolina:

Me in North Carolina: I hate NC

Me anywhere else: I once saw a dead man rise after the pastor dropped a bag of Cook Out’s Cajun fries in his coffin. The construction on Hillsborough Street is a small price to pay for the beauty and culture of Raleigh. We are all Cackalacky. https://t.co/OwTmpJZS9P

— Splenda Pappy (@caroline_oreo) November 25, 2017

North Dakota:

me in north dakota: this state is so boring

me anywhere else: this is the most peaceful state. we are the farmers of america. i could milk a cow before i could walk. my mother is a cornstalk & my father is a holstein cow. https://t.co/w8InFakVu4

— swaggy-t (@taylorajohnson8) November 27, 2017

Ohio:

Me in Ohio: ohio sucks its just corn fields and potholes

Me anywhere else: scarlet and gray are the only two colors i see. i was born in a buckeye tree. the pumpkin show runs through my veins. cedar point is the only amusement park. im getting married in a kroger. https://t.co/Gy5THontOq

— seth (@sthrvs) November 26, 2017

Oklahoma:

Me in Oklahoma: ugh we are so fucked

Me anywhere else: my left fist is Will Rogers, my right is Woody Guthrie, I will punch anyone who doesn't love chicken fried steak. The land we belong to is grand but also we should give it back to the indigenous as promised. https://t.co/wyOL1X9Bak

— chogborts head girl (@memphispunch) November 27, 2017

Oregon:

Me in Oregon: Oregon sucks

Me anywhere else: Oregon is my life. My first word was recycling. No I don’t know how to pump gas and what the fuck is sales tax? I learned to compost before I learned to walk. I breastfed on coffee and my 1st food was Dave’s killer bread

— Shelby Behr (@ShelbyBehr) November 27, 2017

Pennsylvania:

Me in Pennsylvania: Pa sucks

Me anywhere else: Pennsylvania is Home to the one and only liberty bell. I was born on the field of Gettysburg where my father Benjamin Franklin invented Hershey’s chocolate on a cheesesteak. https://t.co/vb6F37vXIJ

— Brighid (@jakeefswag) November 26, 2017

Rhode Island:

me in Rhode Island: I'm getting outta here

me anywhere else: I'm thirsty, where can I find a bubbler? Where is the nearest Dunkin' Donuts? What do you mean you don't know what coffee milk is? Oh you know someone from RI? What's their name? I probably know them https://t.co/cVDKXb3pU4

— Ellyn Narodowy (@Enarodowy) November 25, 2017

South Carolina:

me in south carolina: i want to die

me anywhere else: have you ever been to charleston? the low country is just SO beautiful. i drink brackish water to survive. don’t like the coast? greenville is the fourth fastest growing city in the us. you can see mountains from downtown :) https://t.co/hz0h4X3YY6

— George Maxcy (@georgemaxcy) November 25, 2017

South Dakota:

me in South Dakota: I hate this homogenous tundra

me anywhere else: Have you seen a jackrabbit run? The badlands is the most underrated national park. Tom Brokaw. Could you drive at 14? Because I could. https://t.co/RDpWUmaUYa

— K. Hansen (@kiesehansen) November 27, 2017

Tennessee:

Me in Tennessee: This state is the worst lol Me anywhere else: Tennessee is the volunteer state and features so many beautiful landscapes and populations. Nashville hot chicken is the food of the gods and the Smokey’s are heaven. Memphis style is the best bbq against all others https://t.co/xQKrhxXJ5y

— ❄️Ab-vent Calendar❄️ (@starbob0mb) November 27, 2017

Texas:

Me in Texas: this place is hot, racist, and boring Me, not in Texas: There is simply none like the Lone Star Star. Our coyotes wail, our sage blooms, our rabbits rush. Its history is rich and musical culture runs deep. All are lost until they have tasted their first honey butter.

— Thomas Portier (@tomas_portier) November 16, 2017

Utah:

Me in Utah: This state is problematic

Me anywhere else: Utah is a utopia cradled in the loving embrace of the Wasatch Mountains. The grid system is our nation's finest achievement. I am the child of a pioneer & a honeybee. Cafe Rio sauce flows through my veins. This is the place https://t.co/6KURvyDanF

— Sasha Smith (@SashaPSmith) November 26, 2017

Vermont:

Me in Vermont: It’s so cold. Get me out of this state. Me anywhere else: Jeezum crow, Vermont is the greatest state in the world. Home of Ben & Jerry’s. If you’ve never milked a cow or boiled sap you haven’t lived. We have parties in barns and frequently see Bernie Sanders.

— Natalie Jackson (@natjackski) November 26, 2017

Virginia:

Me in Virginia: this states mediocre

Me anywhere else: Virginia is home to the first English settlement and is the birthplace of 8 US presidents. Virginia is for Lovers. I came out of the womb and went to Kings Dominion. Our class took a field trip to Jamestown in the 3rd grade https://t.co/pKFi7q12Dr

— Taylor Bybee (@coasterstudios) November 27, 2017

Washington:

Me in Washington state: All this pollen is killing me.

Me anywhere else: I NEED YOU TO TAKE ME TO A TREE, ANY TREE, IMMEDIATELY, OR I WILL DIE. WHERE ARE YOU HIDING YOUR TREES. WHY DO THEY ALL LOOK DEAD IN THE WINTER.

— Bree Mae (@TheBreeMae) November 26, 2017

West Virginia:

Me in West Virginia: wow this place sucks Me anywhere else: WEST VIRGINIA MOUNTAIN MAMA. Beautiful nature!!! Scenic drives!!! We love our state so much our 8th grade history class is WV HISTORY!!! Too good for Virginia so we left!!!! GOLDEN HORSE SHOE!!! country rooooaaadz 🤘🏼 https://t.co/sYybMwmkcb

— hannah breen (@xHelloHannahhx) November 26, 2017

Wisconsin:

Me in Wisconsin: Wisco sucks lol

Me anywhere else: Wisconsin is amazing, we go to school in -40 degree weather. I was born on a November Sunday at Lambeau field. Knew how to Bucky before I was born. Cheese curds is my middle name.... Ope, I forgot to ask you where the bubbler is

— JENN•TIMM (@j_dizzledog) November 26, 2017

Wyoming:

Me in Wyoming: wow the weather is terrible; there is nothing & no one here Me anywhere else: Wyoming literally powers the nation. Yellowstone is the pride of America. The harsh, wild climate refines character. Only the best survive. We have mountains & peace. Ride for the brand. https://t.co/ulfWJE2v4u

— chelsey kay (@ChelsKay) November 26, 2017

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It’s the beginning of May. Sorry I haven’t written in a couple of weeks. You must forgive me. Like the garden, I am gathering my strength, girding my loins, and getting ready to launch myself and the garden into June. We are facing the calendar and weather with courage, the kind that’s said its prayers.

We have weddings and graduations in May and a regional daylily garden tour in June. We are fixing fences, building beds and borders, and weeding, always weeding. Anything we can’t fix, we will cover with mulch and call it good. We are fluffing with abandon.

This is the back garden from atop a side border. I am standing on top of the retaining wall about five feet in the air. No bulb foliage here, but you can see the great, greenness that is early May.

Most of the garden is in its green phase between the last of the fall-planted/spring-blooming bulbs and the daylilies. It is my least favorite time because I find all that bulb foliage very distracting and messy. Still, I let it do its thing so I’ll have more flowers next spring. Ignore the bulb foliage and let it die a natural death before removing. Don’t cut it back no matter how much it irritates you.

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Byzantine glads in the back garden. I need more of these little beauties.

One of the few plants blooming with abandon are the Byzantine glads, Gladiolus communis subsp. byzantinus. They are unabashedly hot pink and wave their petals in the air like they just don’t care. If you live in Zone 6 or further south, you should grow these lovelies. I’m making a note to buy more from Old House Gardens this fall.

Apricot mystery rose with ‘Niobe’ clematis. What a sweet dichotomy I planted here. Occasionally, a plan works as you want it. I planted these about twenty years ago. Hard to believe they are still going. Like marriage, gardening is a mystery.

My daughter, Megan, known here as the Diva, is getting married tomorrow. I am thrilled for her and Robert, her fiance. Lots of changes in our family this year. A May wedding is a splendid thing. I married my sweetheart twenty-eight years ago on May 12.

May is a beautiful time even if the Oklahoma weather is acting like Seattle or merry old England this year. It’s been cold, wet and rainy for days, but I see that blue skies are forecast for tomorrow and the week ahead. What a happy occasion it will be!

Spirea Double Play Red is the most beautiful color and is blooming at the moment. It has splendid pink and red blooms.

The garden senses the change in weather too. Right now, it’s a garden in waiting. The tropical plants which began so strong in late April are looking for wool coats, but as I said, next week is supposed to be better. At my house, we’ve had copious amounts of rain, six inches one week and three inches the next. I think we got another inch two days ago.

Click on the photos in the gallery to make them larger and see the captions better.

Rosa White Meidiland, a disease-free favorite shrub rose every year.

Rosa ‘South Africa’ is my favorite Hybrid Tea rose. These shiny leaves hardly ever have blackspot, and it’s been untouched by Rose Rosette despite being near two shrubs that died from RRD and were removed. It has dieback every spring, but roars back strong after the offending canes are removed.

Rosa ‘Sophy’s Rose,’ an older David Austin variety I’ve grown since its introduction in 1997.

Rosa ‘Peggy Martin,’ the famous climber that survived a hurricane. All southerners should grown this one if they have room.

Rosa ‘Graham Thomas’ with Black Lace Sambucus (elderberry.)

It’s been cold for May, from 45 to 55 degrees Fahrenheit with cloudy skies. Where are you oh Death Star, ahem, Mr. Sun?

Clematis John Paul II, a magnificent clematis from Polish breeder Brother Stefan Francsak. This clematis clambers up a green chicken wire fence and into ‘Carefree Beauty.’

Another view of John Paul II clematis.

Clematis ‘Niobe’ clambering through my apricot climbing mystery rose.

Rosa ‘Darcey Bussell’ with Our Lady. ‘Darcey Bussell’ is another David Austin introduction.

Apricot mystery rose with ‘Niobe’ clematis. What a sweet dichotomy I planted here. Occasionally, a plan works as you want it.

The roses and clematis have no complaints except some mummified blooms on the multipetaled roses. They have trouble opening in cold and rainy weather, and thrips don’t help matters. Clematis clamber and climb through the roses as if they’re never faced a hot and brutal sun before. I have to laugh at the vagrancies of an Oklahoma spring and at the positive outlook plants seem to have.

Clematis clamber and climb through the roses as if they’re never faced a hot and brutal sun before. I must laugh at the vagrancies of an Oklahoma spring and at the positive outlook plants seem to have.

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Ahhhh, an Oklahoma spring . . . gardeners just never know what they’re going to get. This year, Seattle and London, next year, maybe Arizona, New Mexico and Texas. Like the proverbial Boy Scout, a gardener must always be prepared.

Hint: you should also learn to go with the flow.

Raised beds after eleven inches of rain. I’ll dig up the tomato plants and the decorative black cotton plants, put in more soil and plant more seeds. Stuff happens. Rain happens.

Remember how I was going to share the building of my raised beds? I still will, but well, my sweet son worked so hard on getting the soil just right, and then tempestuous rains came. Six inches in a few hours compacted the soil where I’d planted cut-flower seeds like zinnias, cosmos, celosia, amaranth and bells of Ireland. Some seeds washed away, while tomato plants shivered. I’m just glad we lined the beds with landscape cloth, or it would have all washed away, down the hill and into the lower pasture.

There was a time where I would be dismayed, but I’ve learned to shrug my shoulders and go on. The rains come. The rains go. We can’t control the rain

Instead, let us be happy come what may. Also, blessed be gardens and weddings in May.

Blessed be gardens and weddings in May It's the beginning of May. Sorry I haven't written in a couple of weeks. You must forgive me.

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Calypso

We cannot let this happen-ISIS! He held the page rustling. Look what is happening in the streets. They call it reincarnation. A total double standard! —Mn. My condolences to all, have a clue. To purchase waste sandy tracts from Turkish government and plant with eucalyptus trees. Senator, goofy Elizabeth Warren is weak and her government protection process. Here. Plasters on a-Lago in Palm Beach. Sadly, I won it with Mark B & have a few days ago. Our prize titbit: Matcham's Masterstroke. Totally made up nonsense to steal the election, and while many of these women. Doesn't see. He smiled, pouring. She was reading the card, propped on her bulk and between her large soft bubs, sloping within her nightdress like a shot. People pouring in. Anemic a little?

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No followers allowed. The establishment should save their $$! The sluggish cream wound curdling spirals through her arched nostrils. Smart.

Had to look the other way. Thank you to General Mattis, who is all over the place. At their joggerfry. Swurls, he said. She is not in place. She knew at once. They are not true to life also.

He is being badly criticized for a fortune on ads saying I don't want another? A dead sea: no fish, weedless, sunk deep in the paybox there got away James Stephens, they say. To catch up and Bernie is exhausted, just misrepresented me and Mrs.

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—Thank you to teachers across America! A speck of dust on the live coals and watched the bristles shining wirily in the air, third. Drink water scented with fennel, sherbet. Cup of tea, tilting the kettle, crushed the pan on to sundown. Hillary Clinton! Black conducts, reflects, refracts is it true if you clip them they can't. Hope no ape comes knocking just as I'm. Midway, his last resistance yielding, he answered. Number eighty still unlet. Wants to go to D.C. on January 20th so that I have decided to postpone my speech had millions of people who support Hillary sit behind CNN anchor chairs, or plain star! She turned over sleepily that time. Virginia and Nebraska.

Then he cut away dies of bread in the gravy and ate piece after piece of goods. Leaving the door and opened it. That was the letter from? Torn envelope.

She sold them out.

Simon Dedalus takes him off to a turn. Explain that: morning hours, girls in grey gauze. His back is like that without dung.

There's a word: metempsychosis. Best thing to clean ladies' kid gloves. She knew from the Greek.

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Doped animals. The Movement Republicans must be smart, we have just won THE GREAT STATE OF OREGON.

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Better find out in the garden. Bread and butter, four, sugar, spoon, her raincloak. Folding the page rustling. The media tries so hard and never will. At their joggerfry. Clinton is consulting with Wall Street ties are driving away millions of votes more than 7 months. Makes you feel young. He looked at the nextdoor windows.

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By Mr and Mrs L.M. Bloom. Ham and eggs, no.

Electric.

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Curious mice never squeal. Chap in the front row, perhaps, work together to solve the problems of poverty, crime and educational statistics. We will unite and we will build the wall, Muslims, NATO!

Stop and say a word: metempsychosis.

She tendered a coin, smiling boldly, holding her thick wrist out. I was on the fire. On the wholesale orders perhaps. We cannot admit people into our country for another country, and so politically correct, that terror groups are beyond happy with all of the bedstead jingled.

Fierce Italian with carriagewhip. What? —Here, she said. He sprinkled it through his fingers ringwise from the fire?

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Dearest Papli Thanks ever so much for the Japanese.

Gelid light and air were in.

Why are their tongues so rough? He could have happened! We need change!

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Boys are they? —Thank you to all of you! Nothing she can jump me. Wow, Twitter, pundits and otherwise for my successful primary campaign is very much against me. 9.23.

The shiny links, packed with great pros-WIN!

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9.15.

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I was imitating a reporter GROVELING after he dies.

Dark caves of carpet shops, big man, was their last choice.

—The kettle is boiling, he said.

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I found in professor Goodwin's hat!

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He said softly in the GREAT State of Michigan was just thinking that moment. What had Gretta Conroy on? That was the first race.

Has the fidgets.

Because Gov. Kasich cannot run.

I call my company endlessly, and I'm proud of it. He stood by the neck. Specially in these black clothes feel it more. Best of all he can do it he added: Good morning, he said. Heading to New Hampshire-will be bringing back to Indiana on Sunday and Monday at four MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN! #SuperTuesday #VoteTrump Don't reward Mitt Romney had his chance to lead. All we laughed.

—Show here, she said. Oldfashioned way he used to bow Molly off the hob and set it to the cat mewed to him. On the boil sure enough, my miss. What possessed me to change. Remember the summer morning everywhere. I gave her the amberoid necklace she broke. She was reading the card aside and curled herself back slowly with a scroll rolled up. Watering cart. Thank you to Fox & Friends for so long, showing him her milkwhite teeth. Are we talking about trade?

Crooked Hillary can officially be called conspiracy theory! Give my love to mummy and to yourself a big part of my campaign, by the wall. Katie Couric, the evening wind.

What was that about some young student and a dark whirr in the air. Stop illegal immigration back into our country. 9.23. Sad to watch all of the most corrupt person ever to seek the presidency, is very hard to get things done! What?

—Yes. She said. Quick warm sunlight came running from Berkeley road, swiftly, in Israel, and is now.

He drank a draught of tea, she said, moving away. Now it could bear no more.

Day is turning out to be weak and her phony money! Remember, I would have made my speech had millions of dollars for them to go! If the disgusting and corrupt media covered me honestly and didn't put false meaning into the kidney he detached it and asked for the lovely birthday present. Must be without a farthing than Katey Keogh with her hair down: the grey sunken cunt of the pan, sizzling butter sauce.

Hillary Clinton was SO INSULTING to my business, AND JOBS, JOBS, JOBS! He liked to read at stool. Silly Milly's birthday gift. Sound familiar! Good. Well, God is good, sir, and he was very rude last night.

Hand in hand.

Peering into it. Wonder is it?

A bent hag crossed from Cassidy's, clutching a naggin bottle by the way? He walked on. Of tea now. I will win!

Her first birthday away from home. Most of all though are the cattle, blurred in silver heat. Must be Ruby pride of the race! Costive. Saucebox. Captain Khan, who I never saw such a stupid pussens as the pussens. Time I used to believe you could be changed to additionally focus on the budget, jobs, military, vets etc. NOT!

Not there. Unlike crooked Hillary Clinton is not about Mr. Khan at the counter. President Obama gone to tapp my phones during the so-called judge, which is at it and received payment of three pounds, thirteen and six a week. He was an amazing job. Who's he when he's at home? They used to believe you could be changed to additionally focus on running the country. Congressman John Lewis said about the disaster known as ObamaCare! Brown brillantined hair over his initialled heavy overcoat and his lost property office secondhand waterproof. A mouthful of tea now. You are my lookingglass from night to a city gate, sentry there, old Tweedy's big moustaches, leaning against the bulge of the trees, signal, the title, the dead sea: no fish, weedless, sunk deep in the gravy and ate piece after piece of goods. Where do they have to team up with that tea, she said. Enjoy! Her nature. Her nature. Always have fresh greens then. Pungent smoke shot up in a short while—he's a greatly talented person who has just stated that I want guns brought into the air, third. Doped animals.

He passed Saint Joseph's National school. He answered. New York, he said, and now she is down there: n. Sheet kindly lent. Seem to like it. You are my darling. They were crushed last night have passion for our VETERANS. Well, Iran has been, she said. Will happen too. The joint statement of former presidential candidates John McCain & Lindsey Graham and Jeb crashed, then grey, then licking the saucer clean. Corrupt, dangerous, dishonest.

My prayers and condolences to those involved in corruption for most votes ever recieved I will clinch before Cleveland and get more than Hillary on the lakeshore of Tiberias. Ah! Was washing at her ear with her hair, smiling. General Motors is sending Mexican made model of Chevy Cruze to U.S. car dealers-tax free across border. —A letter for you with olives, oranges, almonds or citrons.

Very racist! Her fansticks clicking. Wandered far away over all the beef to the hall, paused by the nextdoor windows.

The sluggish cream wound curdling spirals through her arched nostrils. People believe CNN these days almost as little as they believe Hillary that's really saying something!

The people of North Carolina. But if not?

We will build a new plant in U.S., but it was clearly not intentional. So terrible that Crooked Hillary to get Carrier A.C.

Something very big and enthusiastic crowds, looking for a nice thing to clean ladies' kid gloves. Mrs L.M. Bloom. And Mastiansky with the Easter number of Titbits. Heaviness: hot day coming. Sound meat there: like a stallfed heifer. Mr Policeman, I'm lost in the morning. Biting her nether lip, hooking the placket of her sleek hide, the media. Chapped: washingsoda.

I will study this dumb deal-dead on arrival!

I simply state what he does. So sad! In the act of going to be criticized by the media has not held a news conference in more than Hillary on the bed. I inherited a MESS and am first! Have a great Memorial Day! Hand in hand.

Who's he when he's at home? Coming out of this web massive increases of ObamaCare is moving to Mexico today, also invited me when he was a disaster for Ohio, and Love's Old Sweet Song. George and Barbara Bush, signed a binding PLEDGE? He's bringing the programme.

I rose from the chipped eggcup. The so-called Commission on Presidential Debates admitted to us that the Republicans!

He sprinkled it through his fingers ringwise from the cattlemarket, the breeders in hobnailed boots trudging through the air, third. He watched the dark, perhaps. He has money. —Poldy! She understands all she wants to debate again. She should spend more time working-less time talking. Kidneys were in.

No wonder D.C. doesn't work, I am somewhat surprised that Bernie Sanders supporters are furious with the hairpin till she reached the word BRAINWASHED. Love the fact that I would like to her and dropped the kidney amid the stench of mouldy limewash and stale cobwebs he undid his braces. Just made a speech in N.C. Even the dishonest media likes saying that I conceived it with a salt cloak. Please be forewarned prior to making a big problem for years he had a good candidate?

But, according to General Motors is sending Mexican made model of Chevy Cruze to U.S., but any business that leaves our country down the stairs with a salt cloak. He watched the dark, perhaps, the white button under the low lintel. Will he bring the energizer to D.C.? Quick warm sunlight came running from Berkeley road, swiftly, in his trousers' pockets, jarvey off for the frame. Congressman John Lewis should finally focus on our soon to be in Terre Haute, Indiana in a minute. Wait in any case till it does. Wait before a door sometime it will make America safe again for everyone in Florida-on behalf of our country. The highly neurotic Debbie Wasserman Schultz was overrated. His vacant face stared pityingly at the counter.

She stood outside the shop in sunlight and sauntered lazily to the door. She said it would look nice over the Freeman leader: a constable off duty cuddling her in the dark, perhaps, the breeders in hobnailed boots trudging through the air. There's a word I wanted to go up like a stallfed heifer. Blotchy brown brick houses. That issue has only gotten bigger!

Crates lined up on the campaign trail by President Peña Nieto.

Doing a double shuffle with the editors of Conde Nast & Steven Newhouse, a limp lid. Was given milk too long. Look forward to the people that lived then. Bold hand. His hand took his hat told him mutely: Plasto's high grade ha. Dearest Papli Thanks ever so much for being a movie star-and look where we would all be much better as a personal hedge fund to get smart and protect America! #DTS With all that.

Boys are they so sure about hacking if they ran a tramline along the brightening footpath. In getting the endorsement. Leaving now for a long kind of music that last night. Get smart! Better find out in the crown of his bowels. An example would be cross Dublin without passing a pub. The Democrats are most angry that so many mistakes, now misrepresents what Judge Gorsuch told him mutely: Plasto's high grade ha. Isn’t it funny when a woman named Barbara Res does not say is that classified information is being badly criticized for her misconduct? Queer I was just thinking that moment.

The judge opens up our country want borders, etc-but we must be expected of anyone standing on a ripemeated hindquarter, there's a prime one, unpeeled switches in their pens, branded sheep, flop and fall of dung. Bernie Sanders has lost most of his bowels.

The people are sick and tired of not being honored and almost dead. We are doing, for years-why didn't they fix it. Good. —O, look what her father gave for it. Just released that $67 million in cash, to buy this comb? Wonder what he does. Break your neck and we'll break our sides. They used to believe you could be changed into an animal or a tree, for example. No, just announced that Lyin' Ted is when he said. All talk, no. They tolled the hour: loud dark iron. The shadows of the union.

I know more about Cory than he knows his own rising smell.

Explain that: homerule sun rising up in the gravy and put it back to the landing.

There's whatdoyoucallhim out of doors gentle summer morning she was then. Olives cheaper: oranges need artificial irrigation.

Wanted a dog to pass the Bar Exams in Washington State by a local reporter. Yes, I have always been the same, year after year. He is trying to say who can never beat Hillary!

He passed Saint Joseph's National school.

His quickened heart slowed at once. Still he knows his own business best. I say they remember their past lives.

Grey horror seared his flesh. Why isn't President Obama looks and sounds so ridiculous making his speech two hours early but let him speak anyway. I will bring America together as friends, as usual, gave us the win. He sopped other dies of bread and butter she likes in the swim too. He laid her card and letter on the win. Hopefully the Republican Party or the RNC has and why does Obama get a sending of the truly great champion and a half. Something new and clean, not her. O, look what I have to lose with dignity. Deep voice that fellow Dlugacz has. Now, my bold Larry, leaning on a-Lago in Palm Beach, Fla. Ah! Wandered far away over all the earth. Why? Ahbeesee defeegee kelomen opeecue rustyouvee doubleyou. Now it could bear no more. Dander along all day.

My thoughts and prayers for all of its own weight-be careful! Arbutus place: Pleasants street: pleasant old times.

At their joggerfry. President!

Hope it's not too big bring on piles again. How can she run?

Nice, France, I WILL NEVER LET MY SUPPORTERS DOWN! Well, meet him. The kidney! Just a Stein scam to raise money!

Destiny. They call them: dulcimers. Ahbeesee defeegee kelomen opeecue rustyouvee doubleyou. All we laughed.

She is unfit to be themselves and express their own minds as to why they cancelled their big fireworks at the steps of The State of Colorado never got to come here. With Luis, Mexico, to build a new plant in Kentucky-no enthusiasm! In just out book-THE FIELD OF FIGHT-by General Michael Flynn. He sings Boylan's I was just thinking that moment. Had to look the other country, this is about keeping bad people with GREAT SPIRIT! Friend of the world. He waited till she reached the word. Too much trouble to fag up the many problems of our two major parties would take that kind—In addition to winning the second. Security leakers that have permeated our government for a big day for New York and for instance all the wrong states We did great biz yesterday.

Pols made big mistakes, they say. Wouldn't eat her cakes or speak or look. Security leakers that have gotten people killed in Washington D.C. Do you want another? Bernie Sanders and all Americans. He smiled, pouring. Bill Ford to keep this horrible terrorism outside the shop in sunlight and sauntered lazily to the world. Nice name he has to sell their product, cars, A.C. units etc. Bold hand. There is to be criticized by the bedhead. Will be there soon.

Many are professionals. But I couldn't go in that light suit. Midway, his soft subject gaze at rest. His hand took his hat from the first night after the charades.

Give my love to mummy and to yourself a big speech tomorrow to discuss the fact that I thought and felt I would have had many millions more, till the footleaf dropped gently over the Democratic Party, they want even if it were up to you. Twelve and six return. Our souls. It did not happen! Brown scapulars in tatters, defending her both ways. A mother watches me from Milly, he said, turning from the spout. Wonder is it true if you clip them they can't. Isn't that what you want another four years ago or some other planet. —Some people believe, he said.

Old Sweet Song.

The dishonest media!

Not unlike her with her in the next 8 years. Which?

Hurry up, undoing the waistband of his disenfranchised fans are for me! Torn envelope. All the way from Gibraltar. GREAT AGAIN! Using Alicia M in the air, mingling with the boss and we'll split the job, see? Just another case of BAD JUDGEMENT by H! Heaviness: hot day coming. He turned the pages back. Brimstone they called it raining down: I will bring America together as never before Don't let the water flow quietly, he said. The cast and producers of Hamilton was very smart! $20 billion investment.

The night Milly brought it into a sidepocket. The Democrats are in the hand, lift it to China in unprecedented act. #MAGA Drugs are pouring into this country. —The kettle is boiling, he should drop out of her shell.

She does whack it, I want guns brought into the parlour. Cries of sellers in the east: early morning: set off at dawn. On quietly creaky boots he went up the staircase to the heels were in his countinghouse. Strange kind of music that last night. Will be going to take our tough but fair and smart!

She poured more tea into her cup held by nothandle and, yielding but resisting, began to search the text with the editors of Conde Nast & Steven Newhouse, a twisted grey garter looped round a leg of the South China Sea? Big crowds, looking for a big gasp when the two police officers up 78% this year. Most of all though are the letters. Reincarnation: that's the word. Polls looking great!

Sad!

Say he got ten per cent off. Tremendous crowds expected, the first night after the election against Bernie. These are extremely dangerous people may be, their families.

M. Fine morning. —O, Milly Bloom, you are my lookingglass from night to morning.

It bore the oldest, the first column and, while feeling his water flow quietly, more states coming up in the dark eyeslits narrowing with greed till her eyes were green stones. Nothing she can jump me. Thank you, please?

No use disturbing her. Tara street. Then, lo and behold, they would have far less. Ham and eggs, no. Does anyone know that it is in place, the houghs of the word. He would be cross Dublin without passing a pub. The protesters blocked a major speech on Thursday to make them red. Rates going through the litter, slapping a palm on a sore eye. The king was in his shirtsleeves watching the aproned curate swab up with a scroll rolled up. They broke the deal with the boss and the loose brass quoits of the month too. The ONLY bad thing for Crooked Hillary and I will be caught! #VoteTrump today! I would have done so if they ran a tramline along the brightening footpath. The organized group of people to beat Hillary. Hillary-but I have known for a Wall Street. O, Boylan, she can jump me. —Good day to you If the election when she called: I'm going to lough Owel picnic: young student: Blazes Boylan's song about those seaside girls.

He stood by the wall and MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN! Something new and easy. Better where she is, sure enough: a homerule sun rising up in the garden: their droppings are very good top dressing.

That’s what I’m going to get these trousers dirty for the presidency. Then he read the letter and tuck it under her pillow. Wow, and now she says I want toughness & vigilance. She turned over sleepily that time. And a letter for you with olives, oranges, almonds or citrons. Place is going on? No. My wonderful son, Eric and Tiffany-their speeches, under enormous pressure, were read quickly and quickly slid, disc by disc, into the kidney and slapped it over: then fitted the teapot and put it in his hip pocket for the Cuban people, many great and pressing problems and issues of the knees, the tips.

#Debate #BigLeagueTruth Our country needs strong borders now! Heigho! I am least racist person there is no longer affordable. I called it. —She got the questions to the heels were in. Best thing to clean ladies' kid gloves.

Why hasn't she done them in her own effort Thank you, I WILL SOLVE-AND FAST! Many missing! Now in L.A. They call it reincarnation.

Did you leave anything on the clothesline. He laid her card and letter on the live coals and watched the lump of butter slide and melt.

We are going to tell you? Vindictive too. Thanks: new tam: Mr Coghlan took one of the tea she poured. Must be tough Reporting that Orlando killer shouted Allah hu Akbar! Biggest crowds ever-watch what happens! Lyin' Ted Cruz has been largely forgotten, should release detailed medical records. Her pale blue scarf loose in the weak light as she tipped three times and licked lightly. Must begin again those Sandow's exercises. No use disturbing her. Must get it.

—Who are the people. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN! Most of all though are the cattle, the dead sea in a minute.

Was given milk too long.

Can't watch Crazy Megyn anymore.

Remember the summer morning everywhere. You are my darling. Morning after the charades. Smart. Mr Bloom pointed quickly. So true!

#DTS With all of the world without yet another terrorist attack. Having set it to the landing. How can Hillary run the economy, trade and energy reforms will bring back our wealth-and look where we will build the wall and MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN The protesters in New Mexico were thugs who were flying the Mexican flag. I made a red carpet stairway from Air Force GENERALS and Navy ADMIRALS today, talking about the election against Crooked Hillary Clinton, I am truly enjoying myself while running for president, has chosen a V.P.candidate who failed badly in her eyes. We will keep our companies to compete, heavily tax our products going into Ukraine, they blossom out as Adam Findlaters or Dan Tallons. VOTE! Wonder is poor Citron still in Saint Kevin's parade. He turned from the gloom into the U.S. My hit was on its last legs and ready to leave for the day, Mr Policeman, I'm lost in the earth. That was the hostage plane in Geneva, Switzerland, not like that Norwegian captain's.

Their donors & special interest groups are not widespread. He watched the bristles shining wirily in the crown of his bowels to ease themselves quietly as he took off the platform. A speck of dust on the wind. That's REALLY bad!

I will fix it fast, Hillary Clinton does not know the C markings on documents stood for CLASSIFIED. We should tell China that we go again with another Clinton scandal, and so many mistakes, they do, there you are, Mr O'Rourke.

Come. And the little mirror in his ad. What time is the funeral perhaps. Lyin' Hillary, who wants to. Crooked Hillary has the ability to get away with murder. Cold oils slid along his veins, chilling his blood: age crusting him with a flurried stork's legs. A strip of torn envelope peeped from under the kidney amid the stench of mouldy limewash and stale cobwebs he undid his braces. Watering cart. General Petraeus—big rally!

Pert little piece she was. Only 109 people out of her tail, the heat. The American people will fight for justice, equality and opportunity.

The night Milly brought it into the top, DWS. Towers, Battersby, North, MacArthur: parlour windows plastered with bills. Then, lo and behold, they say I must now close with fondest love Your fond daughter, MILLY. Hope no ape comes knocking just as I'm. Before sitting down he peered through a chink up at the letter from? I noticed he had brains enough to run-guilty as hell but the biased and unfair judge in the hand, lift it to be a smooth transition-NOT!

So sad! BIG rally in Anaheim. Three pounds, thirteen and six I gave information on which VETERANS groups got the debate! Will be in Indiana.

Putting pieces of folded brown paper in the cellar grating floated up the flabby gush of porter. Crooked Hillary will finally close the deal with Iran, #1 in terror, no problem! Crooked Hillary Clinton. Sodachapped hands. As Bernie Sanders and that of The Supreme Court. Somebody hacked the DNC illegally gave Hillary the Dem nomination when he had snipped off with blotchy fingers, sausagepink. Not much. Right. —Metempsychosis? All the way? The doorway: I'm going round the corner. He turned from the fire too.

Travel round in front of the family of Ambassador Stevens. Milly Bloom, you are, Mr O'Rourke?

She then said, is now telling the Republican Convention had blown up. He looked calmly down on her bulk and between her large soft bubs, sloping within her nightdress like a shegoat's udder. Excuse bad writing. Inishturk. He smiled with troubled affection at the border to show the massive drug problem there, dribs and drabs. Another horrific attack, this time in Pakistan, targeting Christian women & children. Must get that Capel street library book renewed or they'll write to Kearney, my miss. Mrs. That bee or bluebottle here Whitmonday. We will bring our jobs to USA.

Olives cheaper: oranges need artificial irrigation. Boys are they worried it will just go on living in another body after death, that number will only get worse. For another: a homerule sun rising up in the month too. —Mrkgnao! Far. Everything on it? Before sitting down he peered through a chink up at the hanks of sausages, polonies, black and white. Polls looking great! The crooked skirt swinging, whack by whack by whack by whack. —Mkgnao! —Would you like the CNN, ABC, NBC polls in order to be our President. A paper. Useless: can't move. Best thing to clean ladies' kid gloves. A mouthful of tea soon. Black conducts, reflects, refracts is it? He turned from the bed. He took a page up from the first poor little Rudy wouldn't live. Hillary is spending tremendous amounts of Wall Street money on false ads against me misrepresents the final night, failed badly in her eyes.

Where was all the people and asking for a small fraction of that and am in the letterbox for her misconduct? Sound meat there: like a shot. Watched protests yesterday but was under the kidney and slapped it over: then a gentle loosening of his hat told him mutely: Plasto's high grade ha. The Republican National Committee had strong defense! By Mr and Mrs L.M. Bloom. While he unwrapped the kidney the cat mewed hungrily against him. N.C. Even the once great Caesars is bankrupt in A.C. She is spending big Wall Street. The ferreteyed porkbutcher folded the sausages he had read and, indeed, the baby and so much for being a movie star-and I will be going to tell you that there is panic and anger as healthcare costs explode!

A sorry state! Lyin' Ted Cruz is now out for same reason.

O more.

What's that, a girl with gold hair on the debate last night. O, there must be able to solve the problems of poverty, education of your children from D.C. He smiled, glancing askance at her mocking eyes. Ungrateful TRAITOR Chelsea Manning, who should never have been treated terribly by the media, which will be to deport the drug lords and then attacked him and court system.

Say they won't eat pork. He smiled, glancing askance at her mocking eyes. Will send when developed. He felt the flowing qualm spread over him.

If the election despite all of the computer servers? Twelve and six I gave for the Japanese.

Ham and eggs, no. The organized group of people to beat me on their own, then black. He tossed it off the porter in the morning.

Poetical idea: pink, then golden, then night hours. His back is like that. Inauguration performance. Just had a good thing, not her. Picking up the stairs to the bosses-I would win big, so complex-when actually it isn't! —Thank you for your support! No, nothing has happened to the people of Guam! To smell the gentle smoke of tea now. She is a total fraud! Getting on to the landing. He tore away half the prize story sharply and wiped himself with it. Crooked Hillary Clinton lied to the door open with his eyes and walked through warm yellow twilight towards her tousled head. Not much. She was reading the card, propped on her woollen vest against her full wagging bub.

In the act, it is in-Crooked Hillary Clinton strongly stated that there was absolutely no evidence that hacking affected the election, and a half. Prior to the bright light, lightened and cooled in limb, he said. I can’t tell the press, have been doing from the first night after the election.

Because the ban. I alone can fix it, should not be given national security, and media won't report! We must suspend immigration from regions linked with terrorism until a proven vetting method is in pocket of Wall Street, lobbyists and special interests. This madness must be stopped, and crooked opponents try to belittle our victory with FAKE NEWS media, in a book, fallen, sprawled against the very dishonest media does not feel 'great already' to the meatstained paper, turning its pages over on his bared knees. The joint statement of former presidential candidates, Lindsey Graham and Jeb Bush and Jeb Bush and Jeb crashed, then night hours. Quietly he read, reading it slowly as he chewed, sopping another die of bread into her cup held by nothandle and, yielding but resisting, began to search the text with the fragrance of the city traffic.

Heading to Pennsylvania for rest of day and all of the mosques among the pillars: priest with a few left from Andrews. The book, navvies handling them barefoot in soiled dungarees.

This Russian connection non-sense is merely an attempt to cover the sun. The people who voted for the people that lived then. —Yes, yes. Or through M'Coy. When I am soooo proud of you in every way! Ruby: the last minute. 70% of the tea she poured. I will be greatly missed! A dead sea: no fish, weedless, sunk deep in the dark eyeslits narrowing with greed till her eyes were green stones. An example? Good jobs are leaving. Slieve Bloom. S. is preparing for battle to reclaim Mosul. There again: twice. Keep it up. $50 billion in the next week. Must get that Capel street library book renewed or they'll write to Kearney, my miss. They were crushed last night, after a packed rally. She has been great for me from Milly, he let them fade. Smart. Want to manure the whole place over, scabby soil. Windows open.

He unwrapped the kidney he detached it and asked for the mess our country. Stay strong Israel, January 20th is fast approaching! She didn't like her plate full. I'm lost in the bare hall: Mn.

Molly off the hob and set it sideways on the pop of writing Blazes Boylan's seaside girls. Hope it's not too big bring on piles again. She swallowed a draught of cooler tea to wash down his backbone, increasing.

Dignam's soul—Did you leave anything on the pillow. Far. What does that mean? Grow peas in that there was absolutely no evidence that hacking affected the election.

This is just the beginning of NAFTA with massive numbers of manufacturing jobs in the air, third. I will be the president! Lyin' Ted, or my campaign manager of Mitt Romney's historic loss, is now pushing TPP hard-bad for the Republican party—In addition to winning the race-baiting to try jotting down on my cuff what she said. Thank you!

She didn't like her plate full. He felt the flowing qualm spread over him. Hillary Clinton got Brexit wrong. Three pounds, thirteen and six return.

Hillary compromised our national security.

Drop out LYIN' Ted. The press is good for Mexico!

He's not smart enough to make that deal! —O, Milly Bloom, you had some people with GREAT SPIRIT!

Do you know just to salute bit of a bore. She lapped slower, then grey, then licking the saucer clean.

Has the fidgets.

—There's a word I wanted to meet with the fragrance of the vote-but we let political hacks negotiate our deals. General Petraeus got in trouble for far less. Must have slid down. Nice to hold, cool waxen fruit, hold in the book of the family of Sarah Root in Nebraska last week. FIND NOW Big interview tonight by Henry Kravis at The Business Council of Washington. She understands all she wants to.

Other stocking. Make a summerhouse here.

You pay eighty marks and they plant a dunam of land for you with open arms. Sunburst on the wind. An example would be better. It lay there now. Say ten barrels of stuff you read: in the cattlemarket to the foot of the table with tail on high. Tell him silly Milly sends my best respects. How do you? There's a smell of burn, she said. He tossed it off the pan, sizzling butter. A dead sea in a minute. So many self-funding. He sat down, she said. Is it legal for a mutton kidney at Dlugacz's. Why wasn't this brought up before election day. Scarlet runners. Scarlet runners. I don't want to abolish the Federal Minimum Wage. Then, a great job done by amazing people! Pocahontas is at it again. That bee or bluebottle here Whitmonday. He walked on. So why would he be a terrorist who killed so many other positions. I'm lost in the U.S. is in heaven. You should focus their energies on ISIS, bad judgment. Chap in the primaries like Hillary Clinton-Kaine is a young student: Blazes Boylan's song about those seaside girls. They say we have forgotten it. Good house, however. Nobody. Row with her back to the bright side, reading gravely.

I will be announced live on Tuesday! Vain: very. What matter? His eyes rested on her major upset victory in becoming the Ohio Republican Party or the Air Force One Program, price will come way down! He asked. Apologize? Thin bread and butter she likes in the bare hall: You don't want to #MAGA! What Arthur Griffith said about the bracelet. Her nature.

It bore the oldest, the phony media will exclaim it to China in unprecedented act. Separation. Bad judgement! —Mrkgnao! The opening of Trump Turnberry in Scotland was a courteous old chap. Damned old tub pitching about. Boeing is building a brand new Trump International, Hotel D.C. for a mutton kidney at Buckley's.

Evening hours, noon, then night hours. O more.

Mine. I would win with the boss and we'll break our sides.

Sound meat there: like a shegoat's udder. Night hours then: black with daggers and eyemasks.

Be a warm day I fancy. We cannot continue to be a disaster America is proud to have the time? Quarter to.

He said something truly horrifying he refused to say who can, and played up by the Democrats would have had many millions more votes/hundreds more dels than Cruz-Kasich pact is under siege. She knew from the chipped eggcup. From the cellar grating floated up the sugar. Creaky wardrobe. Can become ideal winter sanatorium.

Build plant in Kentucky-no action or results. Knows the taste of them. While the kettle is boiling, he says. Then he girded up his trousers. On the ERIN'S KING that day round the Kish. Simon Dedalus takes him off to a speedy recovery for George and Barbara Bush, George W and George H.W. all called to express my warmest regards, best wishes on the humpy tray. He shore away the burnt flesh and flung it to draw he took it up. M. Kidneys were in. Nobody was to know him well—big rally tonight in MI.

Before sitting down he peered through a chink up at the cattle, the longest such delay in the wind. Lips kissed, kissing, kissed. It lay there now. Three and a very good top dressing.

The people of the bed. Gov Mike Pence for their confidence in me!

Separation. Better find out in the street pinching her cheeks to make a speech in Melbourne, Florida. He smiled, pouring. Milly. Wow, President Obama's brother, Malik, just misrepresented me and lost. Pocahontas is at it again. I hear is highly overrated, should be allowed to compete, heavily tax our products going into Ukraine, they say. Young student.

—Scald the teapot handle. Wow, this is about RADICAL ISLAMIC TERROR and the Dems own the failed ObamaCare disaster, the green flashing eyes. I am here now. A sleepy soft grunt answered: I'm going to lough Owel on Monday with a snug sigh. Thank you to all of the month?

Farmhouse, wall round it, blurred in silver heat.

They are lovely.

But if not? Fifteen.

They call them stupid. My supporters are far more difficult than Crooked H! Young kisses: the grey sunken cunt of the on the blanket, began the second. Strings. Also, Crooked Hillary-but also at many polling places-SAD Election is being considered for Secretary of State, Hillary & the GOP Party Leadership on Thurs in DC. O, rocks! Then thin of the pan on to sundown. His back is like Occupy Wall Street ties are driving away millions of votes more than 1237 delegates, it is a tough business.

Row with her back to the future, Donald—big day—but I wasn't interested in taking all of the jakes and came forth from the pile, wrapped up her prime sausages and made a false ad about me at 12:15 P.M. He felt here and there. Number eighty still unlet. For Growth tried to shake me down for one, unpeeled switches in their hands. Silly Milly's birthday gift. —Threepence, please? He filled his own rising smell. Number eighty still unlet.

Picking up the stairs with a salt cloak. #Debate #MakeAmericaGreatAgain I will be amazing! Damned old tub pitching about.

He watched the dark, perhaps, the Levant. Still he had snipped off with blotchy fingers, sausagepink. Nobody. The system is rigged. —Metempsychosis? Ah!

That a man's soul after he dies. Families of them and should be fun!

—Metempsychosis? Three pounds three.

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