#I think someone will like it. when I watch thrift store tiktoks they get excited about them

[newlyy]

I’ve taken about six boxes and three garbage bags full of shit to goodwill from my room. I was holding onto so much. I feel a lot better.

[musingsofamercurialmind]

Reminder: The Sun Is Always Rising.

My ex broke up with me exactly two weeks ago. It has been horribly painful sometimes, but wonderfully okay other times. I miss him terribly today, but I also want to remind myself that there is happiness after him, too. My life, my joy, has always extended far beyond his reaches. It doesn't get to end with his departure. As I return to being my own first priority, I've being paying attention to the parts of my life that make me appreciate it, no matter how big or small.

Here are some wonderful things that have happened since we ended things:

I took myself on a thrifting date, and I connected with a stranger who loves to thrift by herself as much as I do. she offered me a bunch of her scrapbooking supplies as we chatted in an aisle, and she left the parking lot on a sick motorcycle. I think she's really cool.

I got to take my time in the thrift store, appreciating all the details of the people who have come before me. Among those memories, I found two dresses that fit me so perfectly, it's like they were made for me. One was handmade by its previous owner, and the other was a simple, but stunning black dress I've affectionately dubbed my revenge dress (I was supposed to go to a formal with him this weekend, but I will not go where I am unwelcome, even if I look hot as fuck).

I was playing piano in my campus music building one night. A guy I didn't recognize opened my practice room door and asked me if I was playing tolerate it by taylor swift. I nodded in the affirmative, and he said "dude, that's sick! keep it up!" (he recognized it solely on the chorus chords! I hadn't even played the eras tour intro that night, which is what I normally start with). It took me by such surprise that I wasn't able to respond with the amount of appreciation I have for those 6 words. I was having one of the most miserable evenings of my life, and he turned it all around for a while. I'm not particularly religious, but I'm convinced he was sent to me by someone who knew I needed it. I hope I see him around again.

I wore my AFC Richmond kit/jersey one day, and I had at least 3 people compliment me on it. I LOVE when people compliment that shirt, because it means they've seen the show too! (that show means an indescribable amount to me)

I got to sing beautiful music with some people I love a whole lot, 3 different times! that's always a spirits-lifter

A girl in one of my classes asked to borrow a pencil, and then told me she asked me because I always look very put together. I'm such a type b person, so this was unexpected, but very appreciated

I reconnected with a girl from high school. we were kinda frenemies then, but she started reposting breakup tiktoks around the same time I got dumped, so I reached out, and now we send each other support every day :')

I got to watch my not-so-little brother perform his heart out, and he was amazing. I'm so proud of him. I'll always be proud of him.

I've been getting tons of compliments on my outfits! honestly, i've just been trying a little harder to build outfits I can be excited about wearing every day, and it seems to be working!

speaking of trying to be myself, I GOT MY FIRST PIERCING!!!!! my right helix! I've always wanted tons of ear piercings, ever since I saw the pretty summer camp counselors have them as a little kid (gay awakening or jealous admiration? both? who's to say). It feels like I've taken a good baby step into becoming who I want to be!!

I finally vacuumed my bedroom, scrubbed my shower, and tidied up my crafting storage!

I've gotten to spend a lot of time with one of my best friends. she means so much to me; I know we'll be in each other's lives forever. I adore her.

a professor told me something that I think I'll live by from now on: "everything is a skill, not an ability." I can do it all! I just have to be brave enough to try!

starbucks baristas wrote an "!" after my name like 3 times this week. that makes me feel special

there were sooooo many dogs on campus recently. they're my campus celebrities

I befriended someone new, and they're really cool!

found a new cat instagram to follow!

And that's only some of it. I'm confident there's more beautiful things that've slipped my mind. do not get me wrong, I spent all day today laying in bed sobbing. that bright, poignant aching that only comes with heartbreak has been tireless in its attachment to me. BUT! the world is still moving all around me, so I'm making myself look for the beauty, even if I'm not ready to participate yet.

TL;DR: heartbreak fucking sucks, but there is ALWAYS a reason to feel a little less terrible. you just have to be brave enough to look for it! the sun will always rise again.

sending you love & light, always.

[poisonnxkki]

Witchcraft Tools & Consumerism💫

Why Have Tools in The First Place?

**Disclaimer: Tools are not necessary, all you need to do witchcraft is you. Being able to buy tools is a luxury and a privilege, do not feel pressured to spend a ton of money for the aesthetic

Tools can add to your craft in many ways. Aesthetically, they can motivate and excite us to continue learning and working in our craft. They can also make spell work a little easier (and safer in some cases) if incorporated. For example, I acquired a fire safe dish some time ago because my spells were becoming slightly hazardous and destroying the wood on my altar (please remember fire safety when working with fire in spell work).

Depending on the tradition, some tools are required (or highly suggested) to have on hand. For example, a green witch will probably consider plants and gardening equipment as their tools while a storm witch will consider rain water an important tool. For the most part, the tools you choose to utilize in your practice will depend on you and your craft. Personally, I have no use for ritual knives but there are many people who love and use them regularly.

Additionally, physical magic (magic that incorporates physical ingredients) is widely dependant on tools that work in tandem with your energy. So depending on the spell, certain tools may be necessary (ex. herbs, candles, etc.).

The Obsession With Stuff:

In recent years there has been this emphasis on having a lot of stuff, both in witchcraft and beyond, that I think needs to be addressed. On Pinterest, the photos of altars that seem to be doing the best often have either very expensive things on them or are so covered with items that most of the altar surface isn't even visible. Even I am guilty of having several drawers full of items and although they have been acquired over several years of practice, there seems to be this mindset (if I can call it that) that the more things you have, the more valid your practice is. Obviously, this is bullsh*t. I think because of the rise of witchcraft in social media (TikTok, Instagram, etc.), a lot of the focus has shift towards the visual. Videos that are visually appealing get the most likes so people begin to put more value on the aesthetic. Newer witches may watch these videos and feel like they aren't enough because the don't have ability to get 100 different tarot decks and buy $200 crystals. Therefore, I want to stress this, you are not defined by the amount of tools you have or by how "aesthetic" your practice looks. Don't put pressure on yourself or compare yourself to what you see other people doing.

Sustainable Ways of Acquiring Tools:

Thrift stores- almost all my tools come from thrift stores, you can find candles, books, glasses, fire safe trays and so much more. The catch is that it may take you some time to find the really unique pieces that suit your tastes. It's always better to wait and only purchase things you really love than to buy just because you feel like you have to.

Garage sales- it's amazing what kind of neat things you find at garage sales. These items are often inexpensive and still in decent condition so check out the ones in your local area.

Repurpose old items- as someone who makes a lot of oils, I find myself repurposing old bottles all the time. You can also repurpose most old containers for spell jars or to hold herbs/other items. The possibilities are really limitless with this one.

Antique shops- antique shops are great for finding those one-of-a-kind pieces. The only caution I would give is that you should make sure to thoroughly cleanse items (I like to add banishing oil as well) to prevent bringing home any new friends.

Foraging (see my post on foraging)- this is a great way to keep your practice environmentally friendly and develop a relationship with local spirits.

Gifted items- may not necessarily be sustainable but they are a way that I've acquired some of my tools. Friends who have bought tools they did not connect with have gifted them to me. I have also been gifted tools for my birthday which has helped me not break the bank.

Handmade- handmade items are great because they can be created with intention. One of my favourite wards is actually one I made myself using knot magic. Handmade items are also a great way to disguise tools or protective wards in your home.

*First and second images are from Pinterest, third image is a photo taken by me of a fluorite tower and a citrine pendulum*

🖤For handmade items or to shop from small businesses check out Etsy

[sultryvodka]

𝙘𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙜𝙚! 𝙖𝙤𝙩 𝙗𝙤𝙮𝙛𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙙 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙘𝙖𝙣𝙤𝙣𝙨 | 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙩 1

𝙥𝙪𝙗𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙝 𝙙𝙖𝙩𝙚 - 𝙢𝙖𝙮 4𝙩𝙝

warnings: mild swearing, mildly suggestive (if you squint lol)

| armin - colt - eren - jean - porco |

armin arlert

• i think most, if not all of us, agree that armin looks like the type to get all flustered with PDA & shy away from his emotions --- HOWEVER.

• rather than being all over you, he finds himself most comfortable with holding your hand or having an arm wrapped around your shoulders.

• he wouldn't mind you being clingy though 👀

• would occasionally place a gentle peck on your forehead, cheeks & his personal favorite; the palm of your hands.

• you guys' dates would mostly end up being in a library, café & restaurants with a nice warm atmosphere.

• i bet he would be the kind of guy to take you to the beach whenever you're stressed out in hopes of calming you down.

• gets very defensive when his friends tease you, if a man could bark his friends away, it's armin arlert.

• this lad over here would establish a routine with you (with your consent & opinions ofc)

• mondays to friday mornings are centered on school, you guys do your own thing at school & walk you home while making sure to stop by a convenience store for snacks, assuming that you guys don't live together yet.

• both of you make it a point to check on one another to make sure you guys aren't wearing yourselves out.

• which leads me to the conclusion that your parents grew very fond of him & treats him more like their child

• when you guys are having a sleepover, this whole lowkey facade of his takes a 180 and the second you reach the bedroom he'll shower you with cuddles and kisses.

• you would watch movies (mostly rom-com just bc armin makes it work okay) tucked in a warm futon with popcorn and candies between you two.

• armin strikes me as a very studious guy and he does this to ensure you guys' future together ^-^

• all in all armin cares about you so much and he doesn't mind being vulnerable to you. he is your safe haven, and so are you to him.

colt grice

• okay can we talk about how this perfect man deserves some more attention

• colt, my man, gives me disney's prince florian vibes. the soft-spoken, kind-hearted, & just an absolute dream.

• he's the kind of guy to take you to the park, a greenhouse, & WORKSHOPS!!!

• given the idea that he is in fact a shy little baby, he is actually pretty active with you. every date you guys have is different. mans has a quest planned out for y'all.

• at school i think that you might be the one to initiate skinship. doesn't have to be kisses on the lips, it's more of gently trailing your index on the back of his hand or rubbing a hand on his forearm when he gets a little anxious.

• the type to peek through your classroom's door because bubba's too shy to ask someone to call for you 🤧

• colt, in my opinion, is very domestic in private, now don't get me wrong he may be a little too shy in public because he isn't used to it but i promise you he takes on the nurturing role of the relationship more than you are.

• he helps you with cleaning, folding your clothes, and god if you guys get periods, he's got a whole pouch in his locker just for you.

• he doesn't do it intentionally, he happens to know you so well that he notices the slight change in your moods & cravings.

• colt often reads a book while you guys cuddle during the afternoons once all the work is done, he'd make you tea or whatever you want. he hums a tune, probably from old disney movies that his brother falco used to enjoy as a kid.

• your parents are more invested in your marriage than you and colt combined.

• okay, now if you happen to have a baby or a toddler somewhere around the house, someone keep this man from turning into a putty.

• as much as colt acts prim and proper most of the time, he has his moments where he just wants to be an entire mess. perhaps sleeping past his usual waking time, indulging in more snacks than usual. you know, loosen up? yeah, that is a side of his that only YOU will ever be allowed to see.

• so yes you and colt would be labeled as the: put-together couple who needs a little bit of adventure every now and then.

eren jaeger

• i hope i don't ramble too long because i love him sm

• mr. loverboy over here is a simp for you, more than you are a simp for him! he is not afraid to show you off and shower you with flattery. now he does this because he feels so lucky to have you.

• he can be a little cliché (well maybe not as much as jean --- more on that later), like he'll randomly interrupt your vacant class with a gift box he put together, & a bouquet. yes. (carla helped him pick out flowers from her shop)

• he's the type to crash his lips with yours in the middle of campus when you achieve something or when he does, vice-versa. if he plays in one of your school's teams, there just HAS to be a bet that if he wins he gets a kiss... or more... or something else.

• dates with eren are usually random than planned. like it pops in his head and he'll inform you right away. he respects your vacancy too of course but if you aren't he might pout just a little bit.

• his ideal dates are prop shop dates, going to hotspots, amusement parks, antique shops! & maybe late night drinks at a quiet bar where you can both enjoy the solace of the atmosphere.

• on special occasions, he does plan ahead. usually it's something on the simpler side. candlelit dinners at home or somewhere you guys both enjoy dining.

• if eren's had a bad day, best believe that he will run to you for comfort. only you can help keep his aggressive response to anger at bay.

• if given the chance he would take you around the world, he's that passionate in making sure you live a little

• hear me out... you and eren would probably have the most philosophical conversations, just laying on your backs beneath his room's skylight? heavenly.

• eren can get a little poetic expressing himself & i believe that it's just wonderful. no one can describe their feelings as good as eren.

• his favorite look of yours is when your eyes beam with excitement, it usually happens when you spot something that you used to enjoy as a kid or when you're concentrating on one of your hobbies.

• he's a very touchy person too, his hands are usually on your stomach/waist, his kisses are random & they linger for awhile.

• when you're asleep next to him, it's his habit to solemnly watch you while his own drowsiness starts to take over.

• eren is passionate & sometimes people might take it the wrong way. one of the reasons eren loves you is because of the way you understand how he is. mutual growth for y'all ♡.

jean kirschtein

• jean is not afraid to pull a live performance for you, you see this man is at the top of the world when he's with you. from 80s hits to recent releases this man will blast his playlists catered for you.

• dates with jean are certainly spent on concerts, (him & eren bond over chase atlantic don't argue with me) music festivals, thrifting & late night drives!!!

• personally, i don't see jean as very gimmicky unless you guys are with his friends, he takes you very seriously and you are his top priority.

• at school i think he's definitely one of those flirtatious boyfriends. the kind who would not miss an opportunity to blow you a kiss or throw you a wink. he can be a bit of a dork, who wouldn't be? if he can get one of your rare smiles 🥺

• jean's the type to ask his pals for help when it comes to styling. not because he dresses badly but he's too focused on getting a flush on your cheeks. he's a hopeless romantic.

• if you guys happen to stay at home, he'll definitely serenade you with the amount of songs he had written recently just for you.

• since he bonds with sasha and connie, his jokes are either dad jokes or something that went viral on tiktok. he's the perfect balance of goofy and mature.

• if you aren't much of an active person he wouldn't mind being lazy with you and insist on a diy spa day at home.

• it's just netflix with a tub of ice cream and face masks on.

• since jean is quite the romantic, he would be into couple outfits or items that aren't cringey obv and probably doesn't mind using your perfume or vice-versa.

• jean probably asked you out during one of his gigs, offering you a single rose afterwards.

• he's the type to leave you random post-it notes if he visits your house. just random phrases or doodles. and boy does he pick you up every single day on his smexy motorcycle.

• he'll bring you coffee and breakfast to-go. this man's spoiling you baby.

• aside from that, i feel like jean would make you hand-made gifts with the help of his momma. he thinks it's sentimental when you make your presents because it's one of a kind.

• jean does all these things because he's 100% about you being a constant person in his life. he loves how he can be whoever he wants when he's around you, i'm certain you guys wouldn't have it any other way either.

porco galliard

• porco can be a dick if he wants to not to you though, this tough guy turns into putty just for you. he definitely loves being treated like a baby.

• at first he might come off as cold because he isn't used to the whole romance thing and he gets flustered with the slightest pecks so you might have to initiate at first.

• but once you guys get through the awkward phase this boy would straight up greet you with a passionate kiss and does not give a damn about everybody who witnessed it. he might even have a stupid smirk on his face.

• like eren, i feel like porco would be very passionate and intense. he doesn't say much but he definitely shows you just how much he adores you.

• speaking of friends (: reiner would tease him every second of the day. i bet he would team up with bertholdt to annoy this poor boy. annie and pieck's not much help either.

•whenever you're stressed, porco would run you a bath and give you massages very often. he'll sit on the edge of the tub while he runs his hand through your hair.

•his type of dates would be watching at a cinema or a drive-in, going to the mall just to look around,he's a simple guy.

•if you guys happen to have an argument, porco would distance himself for a few minutes to a few hours just to process the situation and avoid anything his aggression might cause.

•he knew that if he wanted you guys to work he needed to be better.

•he would come back though and hold you in his arms while you guys talk it out.

•i bet he's one of the aot characters who would be an athlete, so most days you'll end up watching him practice.

•overtime, porco would be more open to being intimate in public and post stories of you two just doing things most couples do.

•he's proud that you're his and he's all yours.

•porco is a great guy and he would do anything just to make you smile.

i hope you guys liked these~! let me know who you guys want to be in the second part. requests are open and as always, stay safe! - 🌸☁️

[pbandjesse]

I hate when I tell myself. When I tell everyone. I am going to have a day off and do nothing and not feel bad about it. But I still end up feeling bad about it!!!

And like I had a really good day for most of it. I just wish I could stop beating myself up so much. But some of it is I am just very burnt out right now. I'm sick of the heat. I'm sick of the long days. I want to have days of interrupted time to be quiet. I miss the winter. I wish I had a snow day. But I know my upset right now is just being very tired. This week will be good I'm sure. But I'm still having trouble.

But today wasn't bad though. I slept alright. Waking up just enough to hug James goodbye. And slept until 9. I actually felt alright. Except my hand hurt a lot again. I don't know why. It was just really tight and a little swollen. It's frustrating because yesterday it was okay. But I tried to be positive.

I got dressed and actually was doing good. I spent my morning chilling. I felt a little unsettled but I was trying to just enjoy my morning.

I laid in bed and watched videos for a bit. I decided around 11 I decided to go for a drive. I drove out to savers and was really surprised that it was almost empty? I have seen some talk on TikTok that thrifting as a trendy hobby is over. And maybe it is. But I had fun without having to be near a bunch of people.

I ended up having a great haul. I got four more candle sticks. And a soft red dress with the same cute frilly sleeves that I got on a dress in the mail yesterday. And the biggest find! I found another pair of the Boston clogs, in my size, in a brushed suede, for $6! Amazing. They aren't as supportive as the ll bean ones I got but they are so good. I'm very excited for the find.

I went and had lunch at five guys next. Another quiet place. And enjoyed my food though the soda was $3?? And the potatoes tasted slightly. Green? But I still had a nice time.

I walked across the shopping center next to get paper towels from the grocery store. I had to do stupid toilet paper math to figure out what was the best deal. But I think I did good. And then after dropping them off in the car I went to Ross.

I was able to get two of the old formula body shop strawberry body butters and was very excited about that. I also got me and James a new pack of mini nail files. I did just learn that James thought that was the normal size and the regular one I had the other day was giant. Hilarious.

I would have a funny interaction with a security guard about some confusing signs. And then went over to Sally beauty to look at nail polishes.

I was getting tired at this point though. So I headed home. I had a nice drive and listened to my music and it was a good time.

When I got back here I took the stickers off of everything and put things away. I did a little tidying and tried on the dress. I thought about doing art but did not. Which made me feel very guilty.

But I was very tired from the heat. And just wanted to lay in bed. So eventually I gave up fighting it and laid in bed and watched videos. And eventually fell asleep.

I woke up when James got home but I was pretty super. I was super disoriented. And eventually James would come in bed with me but I had a lot of pain in my back and just felt no good.

James decided we should get out of the house. We would go for a drive and get gas for the car. And then went to Rita's. We walked around the rotunda and I was still feeling a little upset but it was okay.

We drove through the park to go home and it was pretty and nice. But then someone was acting crazy and almost crashed into us and really scared James. I didn't see it happen but like James swerved and then the other car was going around us way to fast and it was almost very bad. But we were okay. James was very scared though and would sort of be dealing with anxiety all night.

When we got back here James would make something to eat to try to calm down. And I would lay on the couch. I would lay fabric out to cut new bears. And James would cut them for me because my hand hurt.

I would do the glaze treatment on my hair and tried to feel better. But honestly I still feel really upset inside. I hope tomorrow I feel lighter. And things are better.

Sleep well everyone. Take care of yourself. I hope you feel good tomorrow.

[purplesurveys]

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survey by zqrwrgnani

What do you typically have for breakfast? I skip breakfast Monday to Friday. On weekends either of my parents will usually make fried rice served with 3–4 of the following: eggs, hotdogs, corned beef, dried fish, ham, longganisa, and luncheon meat.

Where do you purchase most of your clothes? There’s a tiangge at the local mall where they will change up the collection of clothes being sold every couple of weeks. They have trendy choices at really low prices so that’s where I liked getting clothes back when I went out more.

Do you have any opinions on Anna Delvey? Literally have never heard of her. Should I know who this is...?

What are you currently streaming? I have an episode of (surprise!) 2D1N turned on, but it’s paused.

What do you typically order when you go for coffee? Iced caramel macchiato. I actually switched it up today and went for a basic iced mocha, though. Just wanted to try something new, I guess.

Anything you’re looking out for at the thrift? No, and I don’t usually make trips to thrift stores either.

Who are your favorite YouTubers? Louise Pentland is a recent favorite. There’s also Good Mythical Morning, Grace Helbig, and The Try Guys. I also like a ton of BuzzFeed people but I don’t think they count as YouTubers. I like a good number of local vloggers as well but they’re no one you would recognize.

Describe your skincare routine. I just splash some water onto my face first thing in the morning, every day.

What’s your typical morning routine look like? Work has conditioned me to automatically wake up at 6:30, and by then I have the choice to either go back to sleep or try to properly wake up by watching YouTube videos. Either way, I have to be up by 8 so I can start working. And like I said, I briefly wash my face, then I immediately head to my laptop. That’s it, really; it’s super uneventful and I'm sorry I can’t make it any more interesting lol.

Are you still playing Animal Crossing? I never bought the game, actually. I asked Nina if I should buy it and she said it probably won’t be suitable for me since the game requires a lot of creativity, which as y’all know by now I lack entirely hahaha. I have my eyes set on other games.

How has the pandemic specifically affected you? It kept me from having a memorable final year in university, and it kept me from having a graduation ceremony. We also had to sell one of our cars, which I really loved driving when we still had it, so that bummed me out. I believe the pandemic had also been a slight factor in the crumbling of my former relationship as well.

Where’s your favorite place to go for brunch? I never go out for brunch.

What’s on your nightstand? Right now there is a bunch of books on it and a paper envelope from work.

What do you think about before falling asleep? Anything except my already pending deliverables work for the following day.

What is your main source of anxiety? Continued from the previous evening. I don’t know if there’s a main catalyst...a lot of things have the ability to make me feel anxious.

Any bands or artists you’ve recently discovered? I’m going further down the K-pop rabbit hole as I know it, lmao. It’s starting, you guys. This week I discovered GOT7; I’ve only heard one song so far but I’m extremely hooked. Ravi’s also very talented and has catchy songs.

What are your goals for today? Have a great rest of the evening and enjoy the start of my weekend.

What kind of games do you play on your phone? I haven’t been playing a lot of games on it, actually. I mainly use it to keep track of my Viber notifications (because my laptop sometimes won’t, and I end up replying to some work threads late) and to watch on Viu. But the last game I downloaded was a logo quiz game for old times’ sake.

Are there any packages you’re waiting to come in through the mail? Nah, haven’t ordered anything recently. I think I’m over my online shopping phase hahaha. I was just really excited about it when I got my first couple of paychecks, but now that the initial thrill has passed, I mainly look forward to spending on food – exactly like how I predicted it would be for me.

Describe your favorite t-shirt? I’d neverrrrr throw out my CM Punk Best in the World shirt for the world, no matter how more tattered and stained it gets. It’s one of my prized possessions and it reminds me of a really happy and carefree time in my life.

Do you have a specific aesthetic? I don’t know if I fit into a certain one; I certainly don’t consciously try to. You’d have to ask my friends if I do have a specific kind.

Skinny jeans or mom jeans? Mom jeans, a thousand times over. I dread wearing skinny jeans.

What’s your favorite 90s cartoon? The Wild Thornberrys.

Describe the moment you realized you were falling in love with someone. I felt scared more than anything else. I’ve never felt such a heavy sensation before, so I didn’t know what was going on. I also felt the need to be around them as much as I can, as I was starting to love and enjoy their presence, and be the one to attend to their needs.

Have you tried the feta and tomato recipe? No but sounds delicious.

What’s your favorite sparkling water brand/flavor? I don’t drink that. Sounds nasty.

What’s your favorite makeup brand/brands? Don’t wear makeup, either.

What’s your all time favorite movie? Two for the Road.

What are some female names you would name a baby? Olivia, Mia, and Amelia are some of my favorites.

What about male? Erm, probably names like Mason, Elliott, Matteo, Liam...I don’t want a son, so I don’t think about boy names too often lmao.

Do you have any subscription boxes? No. I’ve always wanted to subscribe to one with a quirky concept, like a Korean-themed one, or international snacks or condiments, or curated alcoholic drinks, etc. but at the end I feel it’s a luxury I could do without.

What did you purchase the last time you bought groceries? The last time I got groceries was for work, and for that instance I got several of the following: coffee packs, soju, various canned goods, spaghetti set, Nutella, and toiletries.

What fictional creature would you like as a pet? Wouldn’t keep him as a pet but I feel like Maximus from Tangled would be such a fun dude to be around.

Describe your favorite piece of jewelry. I don’t have one. I love borrwing my mom’s Tiffany’s jewelry, though.

Have any local businesses closed that you’re sad about? So fucking many of them, especially the ones I frequented back in college. I went back to Katip last week and the place felt like a damn ghost town.

How do you feel about the BLM movement? I support it, of course. And I feel infuriated by those who try to counter by saying aLl LiVeS mAtTeR or worse, bLuE lIvEs MaTtEr.

What’s the worst advice you’ve ever taken? I don’t think I ever took an advice I knew was bad or would be useless or irrelevant to me. But this reminds me of my mom’s favorite piece of advice for every bad situation, which is to pray lmao.

How do you feel about your neighbors? I feel like I answer this a lot on this surveys, but I don’t think anything of them. We mostly keep to our own business.

What kind of dwelling do you live in? A house.

Have you been watching this season of The Bachelor? I’ve never tried watching it and have no desire to.

What’s typically kept in your purse/wallet? Paper bills, receipts I have the tendency to stuff and keep there even though I’ll never have to use them again, my Paramore ticket, TIN ID, copies of 1x1 and 2x2 photos of myself just in case I have to whip one out, driver’s license, my debit cards, and my vape.

How do you feel about TikTok? I gravitate towards the tutorials and unique prompts (like people showing their parents of different nationalities, the then-vs-now of their pets, etc) more so than the dance-y/meme-y ones. I’ve never felt the need to get the actual app, though. I get my TikTok fix on Facebook, which makes me feel old saying so LOL

What’s the hardest thing you’ve done/been through? Dealing through a breakup was surprisingly harder and more excruciating than deaths I’ve had to go through.

Did you/do you still have a Neopets account? I never had an account but I did have a Neopets game on my flip phone.

What do you look like on a day where you don’t leave the house? Haggard.

Do you have any opinions on Amberlynn Reid? Have literally never heard of that name.

Any current trends you dislike? Most streetwear.