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[dariarutherford]

Well if that's not a sign to do it, I don't know what is. Gross, what do you have some sort of slum lord or something? I can't help but feel like it's supposed to be in your lease that they help put you up somewhere if you need to be displaced for something that they have to fix. Talk you off the ledge of a freak out? Why you freaking out?

That's like my...fifth vote of support? I think, I've lost count. & sure, that would make sense, but I highly doubt the man who won't even let us do our own laundry for free will shell out that much cash. Also I need you to talk me off the ledge of a potential freak out, please & thank you.

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Daria: hey I'm friends with Gabe so it's not like you're my first and only nerdy friend Daria: I only saw 4 on amazon that you can still buy physical copies of but then there were also different ones like "cinema moods" and "scottish moods" according to google Daria: so less. that's wayyyy less than the NOW cds Daria: holding you to it, Duval! first bright and warm sunny day it's happening

Nick: ...So I just made myself look like even MORE of a nerd by total accident? Yeah, that tracks, actually, 😂

Nick: How many were there? More or less than Now That's What I Call Musics?

Nick: DEAL. We can see how many people look at us like we're insane, and how many people immediately sing along, and that'll tell us who the real ones are.

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Daria: and they were ALWAYS so loud compared to whatever you were watching! I swear hearing "tell me how am I supposed to live without you" in Michael Bolton's booming voice will live in my head rent free forever Daria: dude I'd be SO down! Daria: Cedes please. please please please make it happen. Oh! I can even make some lavender treats to supply and fit in with the zen mode

Mercedes: OMG, those commercials were EVERYTHING. it was always some random voiceover like, "lose yourself in the ultimate collection of timeless hits." 😂 Mercedes: and girl, i wish we had enya at the bar! can you imagine someone singing "orinoco flow" at karaoke? everyone would be swaying like it’s a meditative rave. 😂 Mercedes: actually...you just gave me an idea. “pure moods night” at the bar. candles, chill vibes, and some unexpected karaoke bangers. what do you think? 👀

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Daria: oh i'm dumb... i just realized i was thinking of the wrong enya song entirely too. may it be was lord of the rings right? totally had only time on my mind Daria: also after googling the pure moods cd i've learned there was more than 2 volumes. crazy Daria: so what i'm hearing is we need to maybe take a drive or something when the weather is nicer and have the windows rolled down and blast the song while screaming it at the top of our lungs?

Nick: Lord of the Rings, yeah. In my defense, I couldn't get through the books and saw the movies first, so I didn't realize AT THE TIME that she was singing in Elvish, 😂

Nick: You've got me beat, then. That's it exactly -- it makes you feel bigger, somehow. Just what you want in a New Age zen ballad.

Nick: GIRL ME TOO. Anyone who can listen to 'What's Up?' WITHOUT the overwhelming urge to sing along loudly and probably off-key is not someone I want to spend time with, 🤣

[dariarutherford]

Girl, I think everyone and their cousin knows what I'm gonna say. And that's my favorite motto - treat yourself! Also, if you're having to stay in a hotel while the heat gets fixed, is your landlord at least paying for the room? I feel like that'd be an expense that's up to them.

Instead of packing to go to to a hotel in town because the heat in my building decided to stop working, I'm severely tempted to pack for a trip to Hawaii. Or the Bahamas, I'm not particularly picky. Someone support me in this decision.

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Daria: right?? those days when we'd have numerous commercials for cd collections, usually all compilation albums Daria: totally! check it out for yourself! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2aU1p7LBEes0wjviIoY7GU#login Daria: what can i say i know how to treat myself and that includes my mind 😌 you got any enya at the bar?

Mercedes: Pure Moods?! You’ve unlocked a core memory, girl. Mercedes: I might need that playlist link, though. Sounds like the perfect vibe for a self-care night. Mercedes: And only you would think to zen out while upside down on your couch. 😂

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Daria: ooh that's that one from that movie with the gollum dude right? Daria: hey I know SOME of the lyrics actually. I also thought the one part was like some native american chant which is part of why I dig it that whole spiritaul vibe you know? Daria: oooh you wanna talk about a song that demands to be sung loudly don't come into java jams when I have 4 non blonds playing and I'm belting it likely off key lmao

Nick: I would be disappointed if she wasn't, ha. And now I've got 'May It Be' stuck in my head, which is both zen AND nerdy, 🤷🏽‍♂️

Nick: Because almost no one knows the ACTUAL lyrics except the -- uh, yodeling part, I guess? I'm not sure what to call it, but it demands that you sing along loudly, 😂

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Daria: that's exactly what I'm doing and heyyy enya is totally also on this playlist. just sailed away with her and you're welcome 😜 also why is the song return to innocence just so... therapeutic?

Nick: Totally picturing you sprawled out on your couch with your feet on the backrest and head nearly touching the floor listening to, like, Enya. Thank you for that mental image, by the way, 😉

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Daria: huh... good question. not really sure? I mean the music is pretty like calming and relaxing buttt yeah gonna have to sit up soon so my head doesn't like explode or something

Sam: The name rings a bell but that's about it. Sam: That's cool! But it makes me wonder- is the zen mode because of the music or because you're lying upside down on your couch, and all your blood is flowing to your brain?

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text 📲 open

Daria: anyone else remember those pure moods cds? Daria: i may or may not have found a spotify playlist with all the songs on it and am now laying upside down on my couch all in zen mode while i listen to it

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Still, disagreeing, because Christmas Mariah is still amazing. I can understand people getting tired of like All I Want For Christmas Is You, though I never will. But come on all the others she does on that album! Okay, I'm done ranting against your rant, as agreed in the disagreeing. Also, you're forgiven purely on the Kelly Clarkson love, that woman is precious and can do no wrong. That time she guest starred on Reba? Adorable. Hilarious. Woman has so many talents, she may be one of my top celebrity crushes, to be honest.

Mariah Carey herself is not overrated outside of Christmas. But do you know how tired I am of hearing "All I Want for Christmas is You"? Give someone else a chance man. There's a Michael Bublé and Carley Pearce Christmas song that isn't too bad; but even he is overrated. You know who's not overrated for Christmas songs? Kelly Clarkson. She doesn't get enough love, and I'm tired of it. This would not be the first time we've had to agree to disagree though, lol. You're still my best friend. I've never questioned our friendship.

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There's actually a few different ways to make them in terms of shaping them, but it's about getting the right consistency and tweaking the recipe. Especially based on different flavors, but in the end it's worth it. Okay, you're forgiven and I would totally not hate you! I mean, if you were asking for a three tiered wedding cake the night before the wedding was taking place, that may be a different story. Friday, however, is doable. Any certain time you want to have it ready by on Friday? Morning, afternoon?

Cake pops are, in fact, the cutest confection. Especially when they look like animals. I've never really thought about how one makes a cake pop though, now my curiosity is piqued. Fair, but in my defense it was less of a do-you-know-how and more of a would-you-hate-me-if-I-asked, 😂 You’re the BEST, clearly — it’s for Matt’s birthday on Friday, and three layers (for three Schuesters!) is perfect.

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Right? Cake pops are another prime example, that are also a personal fave of mine. Though they can be a bitch to make, sometimes, not gonna lie. But kids love those the most, so I gotta, ya know? Lowkey a little offended you asked if I can do it, but yes, yes I can. When do you need it by and do you want the traditional three layers or more?

Exactly! Mini versions of delicious things are still delicious, just cuter about it. I am very, very good at being the straw that breaks the camel's back, and also the icing on the cake (because I contain multitudes), we totally got this. I need to stop by and talk to you about a cake anyway... can you do Black Forest, out of curiosity? Asking for a friend -- er, brother.

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You know, I don't think we could be any more alike, Blaine. At least we know we can always hug each other. Okay, so I've done a deep dive and I've come up with four pudding shot recipes, though I'm a big believer of taking something and making it your own to perfect it. But to start, here are the links. Strangely, only one of those calls for Bailey's, though I have some ideas of my own that would involve both the chocolate and the vanilla mint shake flavor of Bailey's. And of course, you have to have whipped cream on top.

I just like people, and like showing them that, but I have to keep reminding myself there are many different ways to show affection besides physically. For the record though, I'm definitely a hugger too. Intriguing -- I am intrigued. I have actually never tried to make pudding shots, but I might have to see what I can made of it now. Like -- with Baileys, or Kahlua, or RumChata, or even a tiny bit of peppermint vodka... With a dollop of whipped cream to go with the marshmallows and sprinkles?

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I'll try to keep that in mind, if there's anything I can add mint to for the other seasons.

I honestly have no idea, but minter is definitely my favorite season, by far. Put mint in things year round, thank you.

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I know. I mean, of course, you're welcome! Haha. Yeah, we don't need her to push herself too far and have another scare like the last time.

Thanks—you're the best! We should totally team up to teach her to do that and be less of a workaholic. It will be good for her to take some more time for herself but also to hang out with her friends and just go out and do fun stuff. Maybe if we both say it she'll start listening.

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Things like this make me question our friendship, not gonna lie. I mean, Michael Buble Christmas? Totally overrated. Mariah Christmas? Never. Guess we'll just have to agree to disagree.

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MUCH OFFENSE! to the mariah carey of it all, fruitcake not so much. even I can't perfect that one.

​I'd say I'm sorry, but I'm so not. You know that's not my style, anyway. Mariah Carey herself is a great artist. The CHRISTMAS Mariah Carey is so overrated it's almost laughable.