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eldritchsurveys · 5 years

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when’s the last time you ate a pickle? >> About a week ago? what’s that you’re listening to? >> Nothing. For once, it’s relatively quiet outside, and I’m enjoying it (because I bet it won’t last). was the last thing you drank a coke or pepsi product? >> No, it was water. how many times is your cartilage pierced in your ears? >> Only my earlobes are pierced. I used to have my upper cartilage pierced, but that’s closed up now. what are your pets names? >> ---

do you need to take a smoke break right now? >> No. have you ever had a pet bird? >> No. honestly, do you think that you’re going to be an overprotective parent? >> I think that in the unlikely event that I was a parent, I would not be overprotective. My problem would be in being too lax, not too strict. what was the last kind of chips you ate? >> Kettle brand salt and pepper chips. tell me the birthdates of everyone in your top friends. >> --- would you rather have ice cream, freeze pops, or popsicles in the summer? >> Ice cream, I guess. But really I’d rather not have any of the above. what kind of relationship do you have with the last person you kissed? >> Can Calah is... I don’t know what I’d call him. But he’s very important to me. have you ever told a stranger that their barn door was open? >> Not in those particular words, lmao, but maybe. I don’t know about a stranger, but I know I’ve told people I know. what color are your toenails right now? >> --- when was the last time you clipped your nails? >> A few weeks ago, probably. does your mouse have a wheel to scroll with? >> Yeah. what is your biggest accomplishment in life? >> --- what is one thing that you really wish you could understand, but don’t? >> I don’t think a lack of understanding is really my problem with most things. I think it’s a lack of... knowing how to fix things that have gone wrong. With me, I mean. what were your grades on the last report card you recieved? >> --- what temperature do you like to keep your room at? >> I like it to be cool, especially when I’m sleeping. what’s your favorite department in lowes? >> --- what is the brightest object you can see by just looking around the room? >> Like, brightly-coloured? There’s a hot pink folding chair in the corner. have you ever been tutored or tutored someone yourself? >> No. would you rather wear necklaces, bracelets, rings, or earrings? >> All except bracelets. pretty, bright, fake jewelry or boring, plain, real jewelry? >> I prefer pretty, bright, real jewelry. I don’t want it to be poor quality, but I also want it to be fun to wear... where did you recieve your last receipt from? >> The farm market down the road. what was the last thing you said outloud (singing doesn’t count)? >> I don’t remember. is everything you have on actually yours? >> Yeah. when was the last time you wore a band-aid and why? >> I got a band-aid when I got my flu shot. do you like ketchup or mustard better with your corn dogs? >> --- do you ever just randomly drive around when you’re upset about something? >> I don’t drive. you look at the clock and it’s 4:44 PM, what do you do? >> Nothing. a trip to california, the bahamas, new york, wisconsin, utah, or canada? >> California, maybe. what would you do if you discovered that you had a 7 year old kid? >> --- moon sand or play doh? >> I don’t know what moon sand is but I’m intrigued... what was the last act of creativity you displayed? >> Probably the last ficlet I wrote. Whenever that was. do you like the way your hair looks right now? >> It’s fine. do you ever find yourself just writing/typing out your feelings? >> I do that in my journal when I... can convince myself to instead of stuffing the feelings away like usual. if so, does that make you feel better? >> I don’t know. I really don’t. who’s house were you at last, besides your own? >> Sparrow’s parents’. any big plans for this summer? >> It’s over. are you missing school yet? >> I will never miss school lmao play guitar, drums, keytar, xbox, sims, sing, or take a dance class? >> Play Guitar Hero >:) ...or take a dance class, that sounds like it could be fun. what’s your favorite department in wal-mart? >> I don’t have one. But my favourite departments in big-box stores in general tend to be any holiday departments. have/would you ever run track? >> I ran a bit when I was in school. do you honestly believe that someone will waste their time reading this? >> I mean, it’s possible. I read some people’s surveys, so it’s statistically probable that someone out there might like reading mine. do you like your teeth? >> They’re fine. the last male that you texted just confessed his undying love for you do you still speak to him? >> --- are you in a hurry to grow up? >> --- who was the last person you were in a vehicle with other than family? >> Sparrow. does piano music tend to calm you down? >> I mean, it probably wouldn’t hurt. do a 180, then turn back around and tell me what you saw. >> Dude, I’m in my bed, I’m not doing this. do you actually pay attention to the lyrics in a song before you add it? >> No. If I like the way it sounds, that’s good enough for me. Interesting lyrics are icing on the cake. how many people can you think of that you know named christopher? >> One. how far away are the people you miss most? >> --- what’s something you need to get done soon? >> I need to finish the playlist for the reception. I bet that I’ll get there and they’ll have some other music to play and have completely forgotten (or overlooked) that I was going to be making a playlist. Like, that seems irrational, but I’ve gotten so used to assuming that everything in this wedding is out of my control that I wouldn’t be surprised if this too happened.

what is the most repulsing smell you can ever recalling catching a whiff of? >> I’ve smelled a lot of disgusting things, man, I don’t even know where to start. your best friend tells you they’re moving. believe it or think it’s a joke? >> --- who’s pool did you last swim in? >> --- is your best friend awake right now? >> --- are any of your friends or family members out of town right now? >> --- your grandparents just died in a plane crash, what are you doing? >> --- what website did you last visit (and no, myspace doesn’t count on this one) >> I don’t remember. if i came to your house, could i find any kind of chocolate? >> I don’t think so, unless Sparrow has some. do your parents allow smoking in your house? >> --- what size bed do you have? >> Twin. (It’s a small room.) would you rather frolic through a field of daisies, sunflowers, or daffodils? >> Sunflowers! do you remember the last time that you colored a picture and what did you draw? >> I don’t remember. last person you left a voicemail for? >> --- what is the last thing you charged? >> My phone. who was the last person to upload a picture with you in it? >> --- have you ever held a snake? >> I’ve touched one, but not held one. what did you last use tape for? >> Taping my headphones. what was your score last time you bowled? >> I don’t bowl. do you remember your cubby hole number from kindergarten? >> --- do you like peas? >> Yes. is your current status update and mood accurate on what you’re doing? >> --- describe to me the nearest stuffed animal to you. >> So there are six on my bed right now -- Erik the Phantom of the Opera bear, SoftBear (a Valentine’s Day teddy bear that I’d gotten for Sparrow one year), Reese the Build-a-Bear dog, Maturin the Space Turtle, Max the red panda, and Ser Lucien von Otterdam the otter. :> what is the last cd that you listened to in a vehicle? >> --- do you ever wear sleep masks when you sleep or shower caps when you shower? >> No. what would you like to drink right now? >> I’m fine with water. Maybe I’ll make some tea though. zebrah print, cheetah print, cow print, polka dots, or stripes? >> Stripes. when is the last time you ate pudding or yogurt? >> About a month ago. do you like raisins? >> No. do you tend to drink lemonade often? >> Not often. I prefer fresh lemonade to the mass-produced stuff, and that’s harder to find. would you rather go to a beach, and amusement park, or a water park? >> Beach, I guess.

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lovemesomesurveys · 5 years

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when’s the last time you ate a pickle? It’s been a few years since I’ve actually eaten one, but I like to have one on the side sometimes with my sandwich cause I like to squeeze out the juice and dip my sandwich in it. It’s quite delicious. what’s that you’re listening to? An ASMR video. was the last thing you drank a coke or pepsi product? Nope. how many times is your cartilage pierced in your ears? I only have my earlobes pierced. what are your pets names? Princess Leia.

do you need to take a smoke break right now? I don’t smoke. have you ever had a pet bird? Nope. honestly, do you think that you’re going to be an overprotective parent? I don’t plan on being a parent at all. what was the last kind of chips you ate? Probably Doritos. It’s been awhile. tell me the birthdates of everyone in your top friends. would you rather have ice cream, freeze pops, or popsicles in the summer? I like freeze pops, or Otter Pops as I call ‘em. It’s been a few years since I’ve had those or any ice cream, though. what kind of relationship do you have with the last person you kissed? We’re not on bad terms or anything, but we’re not friends either. We drifted apart. We do have each other on Facebook and Instagram, though. I’ll “like” some of the things he posts sometimes and he’ll like some of the things I post sometimes, but that’s the extent of it now. have you ever told a stranger that their barn door was open? No. what color are your toenails right now? They’re not. when was the last time you clipped your nails? I pick/clip at my nails and the skin around them quite often. Like, a few times throughout the day. I don’t know what’s left to pick/clip at, but I do it a lot. :/ does your mouse have a wheel to scroll with? I have a track pad that’s built into the laptop. what is your biggest accomplishment in life? Blah. click on a myspace bulletin and scroll to the main bottom - what’s it say? what is one thing that you really wish you could understand, but don’t? Myself, really. I don’t know why I can’t get it together. Why I put off certain things. Why I don’t take care of myself very well. The list goes on. what were your grades on the last report card you recieved? I got all As my last semester. what temperature do you like to keep your room at? I don’t know the temp, but I like to keep it cool. I’ve had 3 fans going all summer and even now as well because it’s still warm here. It’s starting to cool down and it feels nice at night and in the morning, but it’s still warm during the day. Still need my fans all day and we’re getting into mid October. Sigh. what’s your favorite department in lowes? I don’t go to Lowes often. Actually, last December was the first time in I don’t even know how long. what is the brightest object you can see by just looking around the room? My lamp is bright. have you ever been tutored or tutored someone yourself? I’ve been tutored. would you rather wear necklaces, bracelets, rings, or earrings? Bracelets. pretty, bright, fake jewelry or boring, plain, real jewelry? I used to be really into accessories and I’d wear a lot of stuff from Claire’s and Hot Topic. I liked to matching my accessories with my outfits. It was cute, but inexpensive stuff so I was able to get a lot of it. Of course, real jewelry is beautiful and I like that as well. I have some plain piece and some with stones. I don’t wear jewelry anymore for some reason, though. Well, except for recently when I started wearing beaded bracelets. I don’t know why I stopped. where did you recieve your last receipt from? Walmart. what was the last thing you said outloud (singing doesn’t count)? “It’s warm in here.” is everything you have on actually yours? Yes. when was the last time you wore a band-aid and why? A few weeks ago cause I got a cut on one of my fingers. do you like ketchup or mustard better with your corn dogs? I mix them together. do you ever just randomly drive around when you’re upset about something? I don’t drive. you look at the clock and it’s 4:44 PM, what do you do? Uh, nothing? What’s significant about that time? a trip to california, the bahamas, new york, wisconsin, utah, or canada? I’d love to visit the Bahamas, New York, and Canada. what would you do if you discovered that you had a 7 year old kid? Well that’s impossible, so. I’m pretty sure I would know if I did, though. moon sand or play doh? Playdoh. what was the last act of creativity you displayed? I made a few beaded bracelets recently. I don’t think that’s all that creative; though, but *shrug* do you like the way your hair looks right now? Ugh, no. do you ever find yourself just writing/typing out your feelings? That’s exactly what I do in these surveys. if so, does that make you feel better? It’s nice to have a place I can just ramble and vent. who’s house were you at last, besides your own? My aunt’s. any big plans for this summer? Summer is overrrrrrr. :D are you missing school yet? I don’t miss it. play guitar, drums, keytar, xbox, sims, sing, or take a dance class? Play The Sims, ha. what’s your favorite department in wal-mart? Apart from the food, I like looking at the decorations during Halloween and Christmastime. I used to like looking in the makeup department a lot, but I don’t wear makeup much anymore. have/would you ever run track? No. do you honestly believe that someone will waste their time reading this? Some people like reading other people’s survey answers. I do. do you like your teeth? No. the last male that you texted just confessed his undying love for you do you still speak to him? Uh, that’s my younger brother... are you in a hurry to grow up? I was never in a hurry to grow up. I wasn’t the kid who couldn’t wait to be an adult. Even at 30 I’m still not ready, but time keeps going whether you’re ready or not. who was the last person you were in a vehicle with other than family? I haven’t been in a car with anyone other than my family in years. does piano music tend to calm you down? I don’t use that as a way to calm down, but I suppose it probably would help at least a little. It is nice to listen to. do a 180, then turn back around and tell me what you saw. Nah. do you actually pay attention to the lyrics in a song before you add it? Sometimes, but usually it’s just if I like how it sounds. Then I’ll listen to it closer. how many people can you think of that you know named christopher? One. how far away are the people you miss most? 3 of them passed away. I don’t know where the other is. what’s something you need to get done soon? I’ve been needing to do a lot of things for a long time. what is the most repulsing smell you can ever recalling catching a whiff of? Public restrooms can smell pretty rank sometimes. :X your best friend tells you they’re moving. believe it or think it’s a joke? Uh, I’d sure hope my mom would be joking if she said that. I’d be like, “So, we’re moving?” who’s pool did you last swim in? It was a friend’s boyfriend’s pool. is your best friend awake right now? Yes. are any of your friends or family members out of town right now? Not anyone in my immediate family. I don’t know where every single person in my extended family is, I have a large family. your grandparents just died in a plane crash, what are you doing? I’d be devastated to say the least. what website did you last visit (and no, myspace doesn’t count on this one) Well that’s good cause it wasn’t Myspace. Haven’t been there in over 10 years. Anyway, apart from this one it was Google. if i came to your house, could i find any kind of chocolate? There’s brownies. There may be chocolate ice cream bars, too. do your parents allow smoking in your house? Nope. does everyone in your top friends really deserve to be in that place? what size bed do you have? Full. would you rather frolic through a field of daisies, sunflowers, or daffodils? “Tiptoe through the tulips...” lol. do you remember the last time that you colored a picture and what did you draw? I don’t draw, but I like color. I last colored something earlier this year. last person you left a voicemail for? I don’t like voicemails. what is the last thing you charged? My phone. who was the last person to upload a picture with you in it? My aunt. have you ever held a snake? Nooooooooooo. what did you last use tape for? I don’t remember. what was your score last time you bowled? I don’t remember. The last time I went bowling was several years ago. do you remember your cubby hole number from kindergarten? No. Actually, I’m not completely sure they even had numbers... I feel like they had our names. Awwww that made me so nostalgic and kinda sad. I miss those days. :( do you like peas? No. is your current status update and mood accurate on what you’re doing? I haven’t posted a status on Facebook in a long time. describe to me the nearest stuffed animal to you. There’s 3 on my bed: a small dog squishmallow, which is a super soft and squishy stuffed animal, a big giraffe squishmallow, and a regular giraffe stuffed animal. what is the last cd that you listened to in a vehicle? I don’t remember, it’s been years. do you ever wear sleep masks when you sleep or shower caps when you shower? No. I kinda want to get a cooling eye mask, though. what would you like to drink right now? I’m good with my Starbucks Doubleshot. zebrah print, cheetah print, cow print, polka dots, or stripes? Polka dots or stripes. could you tell me exactly what pets everyone in your tops friends have? when is the last time you ate pudding or yogurt? Several years ago, not a big fan of either one. do you like raisins? Yeah. do you tend to drink lemonade often? Nope. It’s been years since I’ve had lemonade. would you rather go to a beach, and amusement park, or a water park? Beach or Disneyland/World if I got to pick the amusement park.

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honeyheartst · 8 years

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legendofzeldaalinktothepast · 4 years

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Pathetic, Clinging Poetry - Chapter 21 (of 25)

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A few weeks ago, I etched a message on my last sticky note And shoved it into an empty glass bottle, And I tossed it into the ocean, Letting it sail off to wherever fate willed it.

I'm not home, but it's alright. The ocean no longer frightens me; Now, the waves sing me a lullaby As they grasp for moonlight. The sand is like a silken blanket Beneath my weary frame. And while I'm not meant to live In isolation, in wilderness, surrounded by the pacific; My heart is steady, my thoughts are still.

As he sat on the living room carpet with a pile of drawings on his lap, Steven watched the hands on the clock with stars in his eyes. 'It's almost seven... Ugh, it's sooo close!' He kicked his little feet, the pent up energy building up inside of him and boiling over.

"Watching the clock isn't gonna make them get here any faster, buddy." Greg said as he walked past, ruffling Steven's curly hair. "Why don't you help us get ready for tonight? I'm sure that's a better way to pass the time."

"But I want to show everyone my pictures..." Steven pouted. Then, an imaginary lightbulb appeared over his head. "Oh! Daddy! I just got the bestest idea! I drew a picture for you and Mommy and Lion, but I don't have to wait for you guys to get here, because you're already here! Can I show you them, pretty please?"

"Of course! Hand 'em over." Greg said with a grin, and Steven handed one of the drawings over to him.

"Whoa! That's amazing!" Greg beamed with pride as he admired his son's artwork. "Looks kinda like me... and I'm in space! Am I an astronaut?"

"You're the space man!" Steven exclaimed. "I drew all of us as super heroes! And your superpower is space! You can control the moon, and the stars, and the sun, and the clouds, and Jupiter, and uh... All the other planets too!" He filed through the stack of papers, pulling out another one. "And this one's for you, Lion!" he continued as the massive cat wandered past the living room. "You're a were-lion! On nights where the moon is a circle, you turn into a -- hey, I'm talking to you!" he called as Lion continued to walk towards the kitchen, not paying any mind to Steven's artwork.

Greg chuckled. "Looks like he's got other things on his mind." he said, watching as Lion crouched down in front of his food bowl. "I'm sure he still likes your drawing, kiddo. He just doesn't know how to show it. Cats are different from people." Greg reassured.

"I guess..." Steven said. "Oh! I know how to make him appreciate it!" He skipped over to the kitchen and hung the drawing up on the fridge with a magnet, placing it directly above Lion's food dish. "There we go! Now he has to look at it! He'll starve if he doesn't!"

Greg burst into laughter. "Well, that's one way to get his attention." he said. He then gave Steven a little nudge back towards the living room. "Now, go show your mom what you drew for her. And once you've done that, help her pick out a board game! She's bad at making decisions."

"Okie dokie!" Steven said, skipping back into the living room. "Mommy! Mommy mommy!"

"Mhm?" Rose responded, lifting an armful of board games from the shelf in the closet.

"Look! It's you!" Steven said, holding the drawing up to Rose. "I made you a super hero! You're flower woman! You have the power to control plants! But not just flowers, either; you can do big scary plants with teeth and thorns, too! And your hair is made of flower leafs!"

"Oh my, how creative!" Rose said, sitting down on the floor so that she was at Steven's eye level. "Your art has really improved. Look, you even drew my hands!"

"Yeah! And I colored your nails pink, too." Steven said. "Oh, and Daddy wanted me to help you pick out a game. Can we playyy..." Steven tapped his chin and hummed loudly in thought. "Jenga! Can we play Jenga, Mommy?"

"Jenga it is." Rose said, pulling out the box of wooden blocks. "Would you mind clearing off the coffee table, dear?"

"Yep!" Steven said. Just as he began to crawl over to the table, however, he heard a knock at the door. "They're here!" he exclaimed. He nearly jumped to his feet to rush to the entry room -- but then remembered he still had a task to fulfill. So he hurriedly removed the books and magazines and coasters from the table as Rose went to answer the door, placing them neatly beneath the couch.

"Hello, girls!" Rose greeted. As he lifted the heavy box of Jenga pieces onto the table, Steven tried to peer into the entry room, but couldn't quite make out who was at the door. "Girls" could honestly refer to any of the guests they were expecting; now that he thought about it, he really had a lot of women in his family. Once the table was set, he grabbed the whole stack of drawings and made his way towards the front door.

"Peeaaarl!" Steven squealed, immediately running over and hugging her leg. He was excited to see Amethyst and Jasper, too, but Pearl was the first one he saw and the one he'd known the longest, so she was the first to receive his attention.

Pearl smiled awkwardly at the sudden display of affection. "Good evening, Steven." she greeted, patting him on the head.

"He's been eager to see you guys all day. He even drew pictures for you." Rose said with a smile. "Would you like to share your artwork, honey?"

"You're an artist, too, huh?" Amethyst said.

"Yes! I love coloring pictures!" Steven exclaimed. "Lookie here! I drew you all as super heroes!" Steven handed the first drawing to Pearl. "Your super power is dancing! You're like a magical ballerina whose kicks can knock down buildings!"

"How... interesting!" Pearl said, squinting at the drawing and turning it around in her hands so she could make sense of it. Despite her confusion, though, her smile didn't fade. "Thank you very much, Steven!"

"And Amethyst! You're a shap... shapeshif... You turn into animals!" Steven continued, handing Amethyst her drawing.

"Oh hell yeah, that looks sick!" Amethyst grinned. "Can I get a commission?"

"I don't know what that is, but sure!" Steven said. "And Jasper..." He approached Jasper a bit more shyly, handing her the picture he'd drawn for her. She had a tendency to stand off to the side and keep to herself, which always confused him; he'd never expected a girl so big and strong to be so shy. "You're ninja girl! You can turn invisible, and can jump really high, and break wood with karate chops!"

"Ooh, uh, thanks!" Jasper said, taking the drawing and looking it over. She looked a bit uncertain of how to react -- she was never the best when it came to kids -- so she simply gave Steven a little smile. "Nice job. I'll put it on my desk at work."

“Yay! I bet everyone at the office will be jealous.” Steven said.

"Alright, let's all start heading to the living room." Rose announced, but it was mostly directed at Steven. "Your grandmas will be here any minute, and we don't want to be crowding the doorway!"

"Aww, okay." Steven said, making his way over to the couch and climbing up onto the soft cushions. He eagerly kicked his legs and stared out the window. 'I hope they get here soon...' he thought with a sigh.

Amethyst seated herself beside him, peering at the stack of papers in his arms. "What else ya got there, buddy?"

Steven blushed. "Oh! Um um, just some more pictures. I drew something for everyone! Here, you wanna look?"

"You bet your as- uh, butt I do." Amethyst said as she reached for them. Steven couldn't help but giggle. "You almost said the A word!" he teased.

"Yeah, but I caught myself. Don't be like me." she said.

"Aww, but I wanna be like you! You make really good pictures, you know. You drawed a really good coloring page for storytime. " Steven said.

"Thanks, kiddo. You can be like me art-wise, but don't pick up on my dirty mouth." Amethyst snorted. She filed through the drawings, nodding in approval at each of them. "Good stuff, good stuff. So where'd ya learn to draw? Do you have art class at school?"

"I don't go to school yet! I start kindergarten in..." He counted on his fingers. "September! But mommy told me that I'd have art class there. I'll get to use finger paint, and play-doh, and big markers that smell like popsicles!"

"Hah, those were the days." Amethyst said, scooting over as Jasper joined them on the couch. Steven kicked his feet in excitement and glanced at the clock again; the big hand was pointing at the two, now... Grandma Yas and Bella were late! 'Maybe they got stuck behind a choochoo train... Or they had to stop to save a baby squirrel!' Steven thought. The latter seemed more exciting, so he decided to assume that was the case.

"So," Rose began, making her way over to the loveseat and sitting down beside Pearl. "Do you happen to remember Spinel?"

"Spinel?" Pearl paused a moment to think. "She's your little cousin, if I remember correctly. Isn't she the one that would always beg us to play house with her?”

"Yeah, she was clingy, that's for sure." Rose giggled. “I haven't talked to her in a few years... When she moved away, we weren't on quite the best terms... But she's coming to the game night tonight, along with her girlfriend. Apparently she's living with my parents, now. So it'll be interesting to see her again."

"Oh, how exciting!" Pearl clasped her hands together. In all honesty, she was already feeling pretty shy about meeting Yasmine and Bella again; and with Spinel coming along -- as well as her girlfriend, whose name was a mystery -- it was going to be quite a crowd. As she looked around the living room, she couldn't help but wonder if there'd even be enough room for everyone to sit.

"Yeah. I just hope she's not holding a grudge..." Rose nervously rubbed the back of her neck. Before she could elaborate, there was another knock at the door.

Steven immediately jumped to his feet. "Grandmas are here!! Let's go, Mommy!" he called, and Rose lifted Steven into her arms as she went to answer the door, knowing he wanted to be the first one to see them.

Greg peered into the living room. "Hey, girls." he greeted, waving a hand as he headed over to the couch.

"Hey." Amethyst said, and Jasper awkwardly waved a hand in response. Pearl scooted over so Greg could sit beside her.

"So... Jenga tonight, huh?" Amethyst said, noticing the wooden blocks sitting on the table. "That's kinda like Operation, but with blocks, isn't it? So Jasper's probably gonna beat us again."

"What are you talking about? It's nothing like Operation." Jasper said.

"I mean, it kinda is! Like, you gotta have a steady hand and all that." Amethyst shrugged. "In all honesty, I just wanted to brag a little. Wanted everyone to know that my sis is a cool surgeon and all."

"I think Greg already knew about that." Jasper rolled her eyes, and Pearl couldn't help but giggle.

"Well, Jasper's not the only one with steady hands around here!" Greg cracked his knuckles. "I was the master of Jenga back when I was a boy!"

"Man, I got shaky hands. I couldn't draw a straight line with a ruler if I was held at gunpoint." Amethyst snorted.

"Pearl?" Rose peered into the entry room with a huge smile on her face. "Sorry to interrupt your conversation, but would you like to meet Spinel's girlfriend?"

The way she spoke sounded like it was the most fascinating thing in the world; and sure, she was curious about Spinel's mysterious new girlfriend, but... Pearl wasn't quite sure why Rose was asking her specifically. "Uh... sure!" she finally responded.

And out of the entry room stepped Peony. Her hair was trimmed down to chin-length, a bit choppy on the bottom and no longer in her usual space buns, but other than that, she looked identical to how she did when Pearl had last seen her. Pearl cupped a hand over her mouth, slowly rising from the couch. "...Peony?"

"Hey! I didn't expect to see you h-" Peony began, but was cut off as Pearl rushed up to her and pulled her into a hug that nearly knocked her off of her feet.

"Holy shit..." Amethyst remarked just under her breath. While she didn't say anything, Jasper's eyes lit up and a slight smile spread across her face.

"Peony!!" Pearl squealed, lifting her up and spinning her around in her arms. "Oh my goodness, what are you doing here? What have you been doing all this time?!"

"I should be asking you the same thing!" Peony giggled, returning Pearl's tight embrace. "I knew you were living somewhere in Beach City, but I never expected I'd find you this quickly!"

Pearl finally pulled away from the hug, wiping a tear away from her face. "I can’t believe you're alright! All this time I was worried that something had happened to you!"

"And I was worried about you!" Peony said.

"Why were you worried about me? Never mind that, just -- gosh, I'm just -- I'm so happy to see you!" Pearl squealed, hugging her once again.

As the two stood together in their comforting embrace, Yasmine, Bella, and Spinel made their way into the living room.

"Well, this is a pleasant surprise!" Bella said, clasping her hands together. As Spinel walked past, she gave Peony a gentle pat on the back and smiled lovingly.

"Whoa! Pearl, your sister looks just like you! How'd you do that?" Steven exclaimed.

"That's because they're twins, buddy." Greg said.

"That's soo cool! Can I have a twin, Mommy?" Steven begged.

"I think it's a little late for that." Rose chuckled.

"We'll be right back." Pearl announced, and before anyone (including Peony) could say anything else, she grabbed her sister by the arm and dragged her into the kitchen.

"Okay. So." Pearl took a deep breath once they were alone, gripping Peony by the shoulders. "I have a million questions."

"I have a million and one." Peony said.

"Well, I'm going first!" Pearl giggled. "First of all, what did you do with your hair?"

"That's... a complicated story." Peony twirled a strand of hair around her finger. "And again, I've been wanting to ask you the same question. Not to mention your outfit..." she remarked, casting her gaze downward.

For a moment, Pearl was confused; but then she remembered that the last time she'd seen Peony, her hair was much longer and she'd still been wearing nothing but skirts and dresses. Ever since her birthday a few weeks ago, however, she’d begun feeling less and less comfortable with presenting in such a feminine manner, and had just about phased her skirts out of her wardrobe entirely. "Ah. I guess you could say that's a complicated story as well..."

"It seems like we have a lot of catching up to do." Peony sighed happily. "But I don’t care too much about that; right now, I’m just relieved to see you again.”

Pearl hugged Peony for what was probably the tenth time that night. "Me too... God, I really thought something bad had happened to you. Mom managed to track down Jasper's phone number -- Jasper's my friend who I'm living with, by the way -- and called me on our birthday, telling me that you'd run away... But she was acting like I knew where you were. Which scared me, because obviously I didn't, so..." Pearl shook her head as she began to tear up. Now wasn't the time for that, she reminded herself.

Peony reached for Pearl's hands as they pulled away from the hug, giving them a little squeeze. "It's alright. I understand. I really wish I could have told you what was going on, but... I didn't know how to contact you. You left your phone behind, and I couldn't find you on Facebook or anything, so..."

Pearl blushed. "Ah... Yeah, I ended up making a new account, going by a completely different made-up name so nobody could find me. Ever hear of Earl Diamond?"

Peony burst into laughter. "Really? You couldn't think of anything more creative than dropping the P from your name?"

"In my defense, Amethyst -- who's my girlfriend now, by the way -- suggested it as a joke, but I went with it because I couldn't think of anything else." Pearl chuckled.

"That sounds about right.” Peony rolled her eyes. “But, um... Perhaps we should put the… elephant in the room aside for now. Right now, I think we should just let ourselves have some fun. Save the catching up for a more private time, perhaps...." she said, smiling warmly.

"Good idea." Pearl said. "Um... H-how about tomorrow? I don't have anything going on, really... Perhaps we could meet at the Big Donut. I could give you Jasper's phone number, if you'd like a way to contact me after tonight... Or you could add 'Earl Diamond' on Facebook."

"Sounds like a plan." Peony smiled. She grabbed a pen from the calendar hanging nearby, and Pearl wrote Jasper's phone number down on her palm.

"Alright. Ready to go back out there?" she said.

Pearl braced herself. "Yeah. I'm certainly not eager to face such a big crowd, though..."

"I know, right?" Peony smiled awkwardly and scratched the back of her neck. "Rose really invited everyone and their dog tonight. But I think we'll manage -- we've survived plenty of family reunions before.”

"Tell me about it." Pearl chuckled.

And with that, the two of them made their way back to the crowded living room.

As she got ready for bed that night, Pearl couldn't help humming to herself -- a sign that, for the time being, her mind was at peace. As she brushed her hair in front of the body length mirror, Amethyst approached her and hugged her from behind. "My little Pierogi's in a good mood, isn't she?"

Pearl giggled. "I guess you could say that..." she said, setting the hair brush aside and turning around to face Amethyst. "I really feel like a weight has been lifted from my chest. Perhaps that might seem a little strange, but… I was very close with Peony before I left my old home, you know?"

"That’s not weird at all, babe." Amethyst said, standing up on her tippy toes so she could kiss Pearl on the cheek. "Like... ya know, me and Jasper have never been the closest, but... We've always..." She paused a moment to fake a shudder. "Cared about each other. And if I had any reason to think anything happened to her, I'd have probably acted the same way you did when you didn’t know if Peony was okay… So I can kinda guess how you’re feeling, and I couldn’t be happier for you.”

"Aw, honey..." A smile spread across Pearl's face. "I've always known it was the case, but it's still so sweet to hear that you care about Jasper."

"Ew, I knew you'd focus on that." Amethyst rolled her eyes. "It's your fault. You've turned me into a big ol' sap."

"You're my little sapling." Pearl purred, resting her chin on top of Amethyst's head.

"You're so corny, ugh." Amethyst snorted. "'Sapling' makes me sound like a baby tree or some shit."

"Are trees not beautiful?" Pearl cooed. "You're like a lilac tree... Small and stout, and your hair is just like those fragrant, purple blossoms."

"That is so cheesy... But also kinda cute, so I'll allow it." Amethyst winked, flopping down onto the bed. "Anyway, come here, girlie." she gestured with her finger for Pearl to come closer, and the latter sat down on the edge of the mattress. She reached for Amethyst's hands and gave them a little squeeze; her short, stubby fingers felt so small in her long, lanky hands. For a moment it almost made her feel a little self conscious -- at times, she wished she wasn't so bony and frail -- until Amethyst lifted her knuckles to her lips and kissed them, her dark eyes falling shut. After a gesture like that, Pearl truly felt like the most beautiful woman in the world...

"Today was so wonderful… I’m so glad everything went the way it did. My story being a success with the kids, meeting my sister again, getting to meet Rose’s moms and Spinel again, playing Jenga together…” Pearl whispered, pressing her forehead to Amethyst's. "And to top it all off, I'm falling more and more in love with you each day..."

"Babe..." Amethyst bit back a smile, turning her gaze up towards Pearl. "I'm in love with you too."

As Pearl stared into those warm brown eyes, she noticed they were a tad watery... Part of her wanted to comment on it, but perhaps it'd only embarrass Amethyst... So she held her tongue, allowing herself to enjoy Amethyst's rare sentimental side in silence, and Pearl brought their lips together in another kiss.

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Week 3 Tutorial - Play-doh tablets.

Following on from last week’s lesson on materialities, week 3’s Communication Design class had students carving messages into play-doh to emulate Cuneiform and make their own clay tablets. With pandemic fears growing, proper precautions were taken to ensure utmost cleanliness. Our hands were to be washed before and after touching the play-doh, and we were given disposable popsicle sticks to work with.

As we sat down in class, Ben wasted no time in distributing the play-doh. With clean hands I unwrapped the play-doh from the plastic cling wrap to reveal a malleable grey mass. Despite the little clumps in what was obviously home-made play-doh, I was immediately taken back to my childhood days where I would create little sculptures with the stuff. Our task was to communicate with our partner exclusively using our prescribed popsicle sticks and “clay pillow”. Given that the dough was quite small in size, this also meant utilizing our knowledge of mutually understood forms of communication to send messages in the most concise way possible.

We were first given time to flatten our play-doh and experiment with different writing techniques to find out which would be the most comfortable and efficient way of carving letterforms. Whilst I liked the look of cursive, it quickly became apparent that short sharp strokes were much easier to do than long curves.

Ly, C. (2020). My name in play-doh Others tried dotting techniques, some even just dragged their popsicle sticks along the clay as their chosen method of writing. Once everyone found a style they were comfortable with, we got into the nitty gritty and started texting our table partners like we were in 3000BC. Through this activity, I was able to meet Sofia, who I learnt likes her eggs poached but doesn’t know how to cook them like that.

Ly, C. (2020). An interaction between me and Sofia. The activity concluded with everyone drawing a self portrait which was then put on the walls for an impromptu gallery sort of thing.

Ly, C. (2020). Self-portrait. Materials used: play-doh, popsicle stick. Class concluded with us looking at bad book cover designs from Ben’s extension collection from his volunteer job at a bookstore, which was a great learning experience and entertaining to say the least. Though I wouldn’t know it yet, this was the last class we would have in person, but I’m definitely glad that we ended on a good note!

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emilyvok · 5 years

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Week Two

Say hello to play-doh!!!

In this class we used play-doh to take a trip through history and explore how communication mediums have evolved over time. We started off without any play-doh (so before clay was discovered) and used our fingers to make our initials. This proved to be very difficult!! But I was lucky my initials are quite easy... ‘EV’.

We then used our fingers to carve letterforms into clay. My letters where big, thick and not very effective.

A few centuries forward through history and we got an upgrade to Popsicle sticks and scalpels, mimicking similar tools used in ancient times. I used the top end of the Popsicle stick to carve thinner initials.

A big jump through time and now we are using tablets and texting to communicate. I traded my clay ‘tablet’ with someone who has the same favourite colour as I do :D I even took a selfie!!

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week 2 practical

-12/3/2019

Today’s activity is aimed to attain better a understanding of how ancient people communicate with one another. We were given a grey play doh to write/ draw on, in order to imitate the use of stone inscriptions and simple symbols to convey messages by ancient people. It made me reflect on how convenient modern communication is with digital gadgets and an universal language.

I’m also intrigued by the method and medium we explored today. Popsicle stick was really hard to control at first, but with experiments, I have discovered that we can make a mark by impressing the side of the stick on the doh or repeatedly dabbing on it. It kinda reminds me of last practical activity where we also use limited materials (belongings in our bags) to take a typeface and reinforces the idea of design is everywhere.

(impressing the side of the stick to the doh)

(repeatedly dabbing)

(impressing the cap of a pen on the doh)

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Play doh ice cream popsicle very fun to make and very easy. i wil put everything you need below. dont forget to click like and subscribe for more fun videos. enjoooy

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sunnydtoysplaydoh-blog · 7 years

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How To Make Play-Doh Pokemon Popsicle | Clay Modeling Pokemon Popsicle | Slate Kids Rhymes

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shanaliw · 4 years

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WEEK 3 - 16/03/20 * 22/03/20

COMMUNICATION DESIGN STUDIES:

This lesson stemmed off the lecture from last week on ways people communicated many years ago. We got hands-on experience as to what it was like to write and communicate a range of messages through clay tablets, but in this case, we used play-doh and a popsicle stick. It was a lot harder than I had imagined, not only because of the limited space to write on but also the tool we used was very tricky to work with - similar to the limited materials people had years ago in which they may have used sticks or their fingers to write.

We had a gallery walk of people’s work:

I was asked to write a question for my friend to answer so with the limited space I had, I chose to write a simple question, “how are you?”. With only so much time to write, I resorted to shortening the “are” to the letter ‘r’ and changed the “you” to the letter ‘u’. Therefore creating the same message with these ‘short cuts’ made it a lot easier:

Similarly here I had to answer “what is the meaning of life” and I absolutely no idea how to answer that, especially with the limited space I had so I ended up saying I don’t know through the abbreviation of ‘idk’:

Here we were asked to come up with a question in which we could only use emojis to write it. The top one is from Hafsa and she asked: “what’s my Snapchat” by drawing a person with his hands out meaning ‘what’ and used the ghost emoji for Snapchat as its a commonly used symbol to represent the app as its apart of the logo. I thought what she did was so simple yet so creative and smart. Mine, however, did not go so well...I attempted to ask “are you happy” by putting the ‘r’ at the top. I tried to draw a finger pointing at the viewer, meaning ‘you’, that was a major fail and then I drew a smiley face and a sun to symbolise happiness followed by a ‘?’ .... I also clearly need to work on my drawing techniques😅:

Lastly, we were asked to draw a picture of ourselves, this is meant to look like me:

Another person in my class had instead imprinted their thumb onto the play-doh which I loved because I found it was such a clever and unique way to show and visualise who you are as well:

From this experience, I’ve learnt that language these days has helped make communication a lot easier and more convenient. People are getting more and more creative in how they communicate whether it’s through clearer symbols, emojis, acronyms/abbreviations or pictures. Worldwide we now have established languages so these other forms of communication make it even more easier to communicate unlike thousands of years ago. A time where languages weren’t certain or identified and they had no choice but to use symbols or pictures to convey a message nor did they have the proper tools or materials to create/form a message.

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DIY How To Make Play Doh Perfect Beautiful Popsicle Rainbow For Kids Easy

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when’s the last time you ate a pickle? Don’t know. It’s been awhile. what’s that you’re listening to? Hotel California by The Eagles

was the last thing you drank a coke or pepsi product? it was Starbucks how many times is your cartilage pierced in your ears? once what are your pets names? Breezy

do you need to take a smoke break right now? >> No. have you ever had a pet bird? Yes honestly, do you think that you’re going to be an overprotective parent? Probably lol what was the last kind of chips you ate? plain

tell me the birthdates of everyone in your top friends. Top friends is so myspace lol would you rather have ice cream, freeze pops, or popsicles in the summer? Neither

what kind of relationship do you have with the last person you kissed? friends have you ever told a stranger that their barn door was open? No what color are your toenails right now? Not painted when was the last time you clipped your nails? few weeks ago does your mouse have a wheel to scroll with? no mouse what is your biggest accomplishment in life? graduating college what is one thing that you really wish you could understand, but don’t? oh so much lol what were your grades on the last report card you recieved? N/A what temperature do you like to keep your room at? Whatever what’s your favorite department in lowes? Never been there what is the brightest object you can see by just looking around the room? my lamp have you ever been tutored or tutored someone yourself? I tutored students in my college would you rather wear necklaces, bracelets, rings, or earrings? rings and earrings pretty, bright, fake jewelry or boring, plain, real jewelry? in between really where did you recieve your last receipt from? Amazon what was the last thing you said outloud (singing doesn’t count)? >> I don’t remember. is everything you have on actually yours? >> Yeah. when was the last time you wore a band-aid and why? Few days ago. Cut my finger do you like ketchup or mustard better with your corn dogs? I don’t eat them do you ever just randomly drive around when you’re upset about something? >> I don’t drive. you look at the clock and it’s 4:44 PM, what do you do? >> Nothing. a trip to california, the bahamas, new york, wisconsin, utah, or canada? Since I live in NYC...I gotta say California what would you do if you discovered that you had a 7 year old kid? Wonder how it’s possible since I never had sex moon sand or play doh? I don’t care what was the last act of creativity you displayed? my writing do you like the way your hair looks right now? It’s alright. do you ever find yourself just writing/typing out your feelings? every day if so, does that make you feel better? Yes who’s house were you at last, besides your own? It’s been so long I usually just meet friends downtown. any big plans for this summer? >> It’s over. are you missing school yet? N/A play guitar, drums, keytar, xbox, sims, sing, or take a dance class? sing what’s your favorite department in wal-mart? None have/would you ever run track? No do you honestly believe that someone will waste their time reading this? No do you like your teeth? >> They’re fine. the last male that you texted just confessed his undying love for you do you still speak to him? considering he’s my crush...yes are you in a hurry to grow up? I’m 36, I’m grown up who was the last person you were in a vehicle with other than family? uber driver lol. does piano music tend to calm you down? Sure do a 180, then turn back around and tell me what you saw. a wall do you actually pay attention to the lyrics in a song before you add it? Yes how many people can you think of that you know named christopher? A lot how far away are the people you miss most? about 2 hours away what’s something you need to get done soon? The book I’m writing for a client.

what is the most repulsing smell you can ever recalling catching a whiff of? No idea your best friend tells you they’re moving. believe it or think it’s a joke? believe who’s pool did you last swim in? I don’t swim is your best friend awake right now? most likely are any of your friends or family members out of town right now? Yes what website did you last visit (and no, myspace doesn’t count on this one) >> I don’t remember. if i came to your house, could i find any kind of chocolate? Yes do your parents allow smoking in your house? I don’t smike what size bed do you have? double would you rather frolic through a field of daisies, sunflowers, or daffodils? none of the above do you remember the last time that you colored a picture and what did you draw? >> I don’t remember. last person you left a voicemail for? No idea

what is the last thing you charged? >> My phone. who was the last person to upload a picture with you in it? Sharon have you ever held a snake? no. what did you last use tape for? No idea what was your score last time you bowled? >> I don’t remember it was so long ago do you remember your cubby hole number from kindergarten? No do you like peas? No is your current status update and mood accurate on what you’re doing? It was about buying an outfit from one of Taron’s movies...so yes LOL

describe to me the nearest stuffed animal to you. I’s my dog’s toy what is the last cd that you listened to in a vehicle? been so long...but I bet it was Ed Sheeran do you ever wear sleep masks when you sleep or shower caps when you shower? >> No. what would you like to drink right now? I’m good just had starbucks zebrah print, cheetah print, cow print, polka dots, or stripes? Any of them when is the last time you ate pudding or yogurt? No idea do you like raisins? not really do you tend to drink lemonade often? Don’t drink it at all. would you rather go to a beach, and amusement park, or a water park? none

#surveys

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