#Probably because I'm playing rain sounds on my tv lol

[damsnackbar03]

random

Just a goofy self-portrait with wavy arms, some thumbnail sketches, and then swatches.

Used: Pencil, watercolor, sticky note.

[chelledoggo]

My Analysis of "Lazarus Drug" by Meg Washington, and how it pertains to Bluey's "The Sign" [MASSIVE BLUEY SPOILERS]

(This post is going to deviate from my typical "all lowercase" typing style because I kinda want it to be taken seriously lol.)

So, I was doing some dishes earlier, and I started thinking about the song "Lazarus Drug" by Meg Washington. I started mulling over the lyrics and thinking about how it was used at the ending of the Bluey special "The Sign." The wheels kinda started turning and I felt compelled to attempt to present my interpretation and the thoughts I have about it.

Now, I'm not a music theorist or a seasoned philosopher or TV critic. I'm just about as much of a layperson as one can be. I'm just kinda calling things as I see them.

Although only the final portion of the song was used in The Sign, I wanna go over the full version of the song to give a better understanding of what all the pieces mean put together.

This probably won't be a play-by-play of every lyric (because I'm not that smart lol), but I'll do my best to get the point across.

Let's begin!

[MASSIVE BLUEY SPOILERS BEGIN BELOW THE CUT]

I am asleep, I am a slug I am a thief, I am a thug

The first lines of the song give the impression that the singer perceives herself as an impure person. She seems to bring attention to her vices of focusing too much on the self to the point where it could potentially hurt others.

You are grace, you are belief You are a Lazarus drug

This is where the song title comes in, and this section in particular is clearly very heavy on Biblical imagery.

Lazarus was a figure in the Bible, specifically the Gospel of John (John 11:1-45). He died of illness and had been in the tomb for four days. Jesus loved Lazarus so much, that he had wept upon the confirmation of his death. He then went to the tomb where Lazarus lie and resurrected him.

Note how the singer refers to the subject as a "Lazarus drug." When you think of a drug, you think either of something meant to treat an illness, or something meant to give someone a high. However, in this case, I think it's both.

Meg Washington said the following in an interview with ABC's (Australia) Double J radio station:

"'Lazarus Drug' is a song about love and euphoria and revival. It's really just an ode to whatever it is in your life – or my life – that makes you feel like rising up and floating in the middle of the air and splitting into light beams of happiness. "Writing this song was really special for me, because every time I sing it I feel the same way that I felt when I wrote it. I really wanted to make something that sounded like how we can make each other feel if we try very hard to share love."

The subject of the song is a loving, caring figure. You could even argue that they are a Christlike figure. The love and compassion that they extend to the singer not only heals their pain, but makes them feel high, as illustrated in these lyrics a few lines later.

And when you make A perfect circle in the sky I get so high I get so high I'm like a planet And I can't come down Oh, I can't come down

The next verse begins like this:

You are an angel And when you weep, the heavens rain I am a mermaid, eating at the sushi train

The "mermaid at the sushi train" metaphor is kind of up in the air, but I believe it might once again be highlighting the singer's selfishness.

Like, why would a mermaid be eating sushi? Why would she be eating her little fishy friends? Like imagine if Ariel was advertising frozen fishsticks... Oh wait...

It seems like a metaphor for thinking more about your own hunger rather than the needs of those you're meant to care for.

We sort of see this in both Bandit and Rad's subplots in "The Sign."

Bandit gets this high-paying new job in another city. He's going to have to uproot his family's life and take them away from the people they love and care about in Brisbane. However, Bandit doesn't really seem to consider too much how this might emotionally affect Bluey and Bingo. The way he sees it, he's doing the right thing. He believes he's guaranteeing a bright and comfy future for the Heeler family. He means well, of course. But in this case he's being so short-sighted that he doesn't seem to really take his family's feelings into account.

Likewise, Rad plans to move himself and Frisky out west after their wedding... Except that he didn't bother bringing this up to Frisky herself. His motives were arguably even more self-centered and short-sighted. He didn't bother asking Frisky how uprooting her own life would affect her. He just... assumed he could just smooth it over after the wedding. (I love you Rad, but... dick move, man. Dick move.)

But when you look in me With language in your eyes I get so high I get so high I'm like a planet And I can't come down

When the singer stops and looks at the subject, gazing into her eyes without needing to say a word, that "Lazarus drug high" comes back. She realizes that she's not in it alone. That there's people around her that love her and care for her, and they matter just as much as she does.

When Rad finally catches up to Frisky at the Lookout, they have this moment:

Now at surface level "I know you like it here" could just be referring to the Lookout, since it's one of Frisky's favorite places. But on a deeper level, I think we can tell what this really means. It's referring to Brisbane. You can even see the city in the background here.

Rad finally wakes up and realizes how much Frisky's home means to her. Neither one of them has to say a word about Brisbane for us to know that Rad's had a change of heart about moving. The way they look at each other during this scene speaks volumes.

Likewise, there's... the moment.

Moving day.

I feel it in the morning I feel how low it lies And then I hear you calling And then I start to rise I feel it in the morning I feel how low it lies And then I hear you call my name And then I start to rise

The Heeler house is all packed up in boxes, and the family is getting into the car to leave their driveway for the final time.

But just as Bandit's about to get in the driver's seat, he stops to answer a call from Bucky, letting him know that the Sheepdogs decided at the last minute not to buy the Heeler house.

After the call ends, Bandit walks over to peel the "SOLD" sticker off the "For Sale" sign.

He then gazes back at his family waiting in the car. No words are exchanged. He just takes a moment to look into their eyes. He's reflecting on what this move will mean for them. He remembers all the sorrow Bluey and Bingo endured over the revelation.

And suddenly his eyes are opened to what really matters...

And when I hear you calling Like you were always there I rise until I'm hanging In the middle of the air

He grabs hold of the sign, pulling it with the strength of two Bandits.

And when I hear you calling I split like I'm a snake With golden light like fingers And then I start to break Into a billion pieces

And...

...YEET.

Oh, I shatter into constellations Like I've never been more here Like I completely disappear

The ego shatters. Bandit foregoes the self and realizes his oneness with his family. That they all matter. That what they have in Brisbane is beautiful.

Sure, he could assure himself a cushy high-paying job and ensure a "comfy" life for his family.

But his family was already comfortable. More than comfortable, even.

His preconceived notions of what a "good life" could be disappear, because he knows they already have a good life.

I'm nothingness, but shining And everywhere at once I'm everything and everyone who is or ever was

Now this line is particularly interesting to me.

In eastern spirituality, especially Buddhism, there's a concept of "emptiness." Basically nothing and no one exists purely in and of itself. "Everything and everyone who is or ever was" exists because of interconnections through other factors. There's no inherent "thing" or "self." We're all one.

The words "emptiness" and "nothingness" in our western mindset seems to denote a feeling of despair and sadness. I think this is why Meg chose to word it as "nothingness, but shining." In the eastern mindset, "nothingness" is something that is shining and beautiful. It's not a sense of loneliness, rather a sense that you are not alone.

Bluey isn't a stranger to incorporating eastern spiritual thought into its episodes. Probably the most famous example is the episode "Bumpy and the Wise Old Wolfhound," which is loosely based off the Buddhist story of Kisa Gotami. The episode "Hide and Seek" alludes to the practice of mindfulness meditation, which is a practice rooted in eastern traditions. You could even argue that the episode "Slide" has themes of Ahimsa, the eastern principle of nonviolence and not causing harm to other living things.

Even "The Sign" incorporates the Taoist parable of the Farmer, which teaches about accepting the unexpected of life, and not labelling anything as "fortunate" or "unfortunate."

I also personally see themes of the aforementioned principle of interconnectedness. The whole episode is basically a literal "butterfly effect." Every little thing, from Frisky leaving the wedding and the Heelers going to look for her, to Flappy (who originally appeared in "Slide." Oh wow, this goes deep!) flying into the Heelers' car, to Bluey finding a lucky coin, only for it to get stuck in the binoculars that the Sheepdogs later use to spot their new dream house... it all leads up to the ending.

The ending in and of itself can't really be labelled as a perfect happy ending, either. Bandit can no longer accept his new job, and will probably need to find new work in Brisbane. How will it go?

"We'll see."

And You're nothingness, but shining And everywhere at once You're everything, we're everyone who is or ever was, forever

The final lines are just a pronoun switch of the ones before them. This could be interpreted in multiple ways. The singer could be addressing the subject of the song, but she could also be addressing the listener.

The song ends on a reminder that we're all connected. We're affected by the circumstances we face, including the love we're shown by others. Likewise, the love we show others affects them and those around them.

Isn't that kind of one of the overarching messages of Bluey as a whole? How we treat others - our friends, our families, our children - goes a long, long way.

...

WHOO. That ended up being more of a ramble than I thought.

Anyway, I'm just calling this as I personally see it from my silly overthinking layperson perspective. You shouldn't by any means take what I say as gospel, but I do hope I've at least given you something to think about.

And, of course, feel free to share your own interpretations!

If you've made it to the end of this massive skyscraper of text, thank you so, so much. I love you. 💖

[lyzelky]

when u get this, list 5 songs u like to listen to, publish. then, send this ask to 10 of your favorite followers or moots (positivity is cool) 💖

Thanks for the ask, Starry! Alex asked me as well, and while I responded to that with 5 of my favorite video game soundtracks, I'm going to answer this one with 5 of my favorite Anime Songs/Openings! Noragami -- Opening Along with the really cool animation, I just think the song slaps. I just wish they continued the anime past season 2.......... Kimi no Wa -- Sparkle I might be a basic bitch for liking this song, but whatever. I like it. Spirited Away -- One Summer's Day Another classic. It's just good. It activates some kind of nostalgia in me I can't really place. Bleach -- Opening 1 This one is a bit of a weird one, because I never really watched Bleach in it's entirety, but the opening song recalls a very specific memory of watching TV in my old apartment as a kid, staying up late during the summer, slightly sticky and clammy from the heat and smelling the scent the air conditioner emits. There's the sound of crickets outside the window, and the hour is late enough that Cartoon Network has switched over to Adult Swim, and either Bleach or Inuyasha starts playing. Sorry for the nostalgia blast, but that is what that soundtrack encapsulates, for me, lol. Wolfs Rain -- Strangers Ok. Ok ok. I would literally put the entire Wolf's Rain's soundtrack on here but that would be cheating. Strangers wins probably by a millisecond, but it was really, really tough. I'm begging, screaming, pleading with you to go listen to the soundtrack if you haven't already. If you like Cowboy Bebop's music, you'll enjoy this.

[alsjeblieft-zeg]

458 of 2023

Have you ever thought of a relationship as more of a job than love?

No, it just comes to me. I'm myself and he is himself and we're comfortable together.

Have you ever been caught right in the middle of a rain storm outside?

Too many times to count lol. Typical in Belgium.

Have you got any cousins with interesting or embarrassing names?

No, all of them have normal names, and by normal I mean common.

What is one food you could eat for a month, straight, and not get sick of?

Cauliflower. Maybe chicken wings, too.

When was the last time you watched a complete hour of the news?

Our news don't last that long.

Have you ever spray painted something about your love somewhere?

Eh... no? I don't see the point of it.

When was the last time you visited the park? Who did you go with?

I pass the park every day on my daily commute lol.

Are you one of those people who like to eat at restaurants a lot?

No, only on occasion. We order takeaway more often.

Have you ever been out on the ocean in a rather small boat?

Define "rather small" please. I've been on boats and ships and cruises a lot.

When was the last time you went swimming? Who did you go with, if anyone?

I can't even swim.

Do you like going to the beach, or do you not really care to go?

I love the beach. I was raised, like, less than one kilometer from the beach by North Sea and it's one of my childhood memories.

What was the last thing you bought at a store? When did you buy this?

Yesterday I went to Albert Heijn and bought some fresh veggies for soup.

What is one odd thing about the opposite sex you find to be attractive?

I'm not into women.

What noises in the room you're in, do you hear at the moment?

My husband playing video games and TV I'm watching with one eye. Also, my husband swearing because something in the game didn't go as he wanted.

Do you know a lot of things about the opposite sex's body parts?

Nope, but I don't need to.

What color is the kitchen in the house you're in, painted?

It has white tiles.

Do you live in a town where basically everyone knows everyone else?

No, but I was raised in one. My hometown has about 5500 inhabitants.

When was the last time you or someone else in your family bought a vehicle?

2021, my dad.

Are your grandparents the kind who are very protective of you?

My grandparents are deceased.

Have you ever, or do you live on a farm at this moment in time?

No and no, but we kept rabbits and chickens.

When was the last time you had any kind of chips? What kind were they?

Probably fromage. I don't remember well.

Are you one of those people who can't help but download everything they find?

No, downloading is illegal here.

How many things in the past have you bought off eBay? What things?

I've been buying old magazines for collection.

Are you or the people you live with pack rats? Or are they tidy?

Mostly tidy.

What are three things to you that are really worth the wait in life?

Love, money, friendships.

Is there any sound everyone else finds weird, yet you find nice?

Yeah, radio waves.

[scorpiosanssexy]

Hi. Can I have HQ matchup please? I'm straight, 5'8 girl, I'm scorpio INFP-T with long dirty blond hair (dyed my hair red, green,blue, purple...) I have green eyes and I wear glasses. My favorite anime are one piece,sds,fmab,no game no life, spirited away... I love to cook and my friends love my cooking they are always at my place asking to make them something. My least favorite subject is math and my favorite are history, chemistry and art. All-time favorite food is pizza and pancakes. (1/2)

If I don't have to wake up early i like to sleep as long as possible. I love basketball and swimming. I'm Ravenclaw. I can be lazy and messy sometimes but if I make mess I always clean it up. In free time I love to play video games and draw. I have two cats, rabbit and a dog. I always us up all the hot water when I'm in shower. When I'm really upset I like to be alone and then I usually go fora walk. Thank you, have a wonderful day!!! 🥰🥰🥰 (2/2)

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Dear User, 

congratulations we have found you a potential roommate. We have throughly looked through your application and we hope you are happy with your result. Below this post are all the details about 

Yours Sincerely 

The Accomodation Team

let me tell you, god has favourites and you are one of them

Name: Sawamura Daichi 

Birthday: 31st December (Capricorn)

MBTI: ENFJ 

like in my personal opinion daichi is one of the best roommates no cap

anyway he thinks you are really cool (or as he says hip) for dying your hair loads of colours 

you once dyed your hair together (it was semi perminant calm down ladies and gentemen daichi is still glowing)

daichi loved the new look, he was proper strutting and everything (this dork)

I don’t see Daichi personally as a huge anime watcher but if i had to say which ones he did it would probably be One Piece and Dragon Ball Z like the classic 

is he better than GOKU tho?

so it is a good thing you are also into one piece, when you both have evenings off you watch some of the episodes together 

daichi usually falls asleep when the TV is on, so be prepared to haul this giant lump to bed 

also i can see suga introuducing Daichi to Ghibli films, so the three of you watch Spirited Away together when you have the time, for the nostalgia 

daichi always tears up at the end 

now daichi loves no i mean adores the fact you love to cook for the masses 

this man has a big appetite so he is in heaven when he see’s all the food you have cooked him 

doesn’t mind that your friends are around a lot, he loves your generosity in which you share your food (because he wouldn’t) 

now word got around (probably from suga) that Daichi roommate is a glorious cook and that they cook for the entire village 

the old karasuno vball team where very jealous so they devised a plan 

when i say “they” i mean Noya, Tanaka, Hinata and Kageyama 

so cut to them spying from outside your window in the pouring rain whilst you are cooking (with daichi’s help too) 

when they smelt your cooking noya and tanaka drooled lol 

anyway daichi found them (let’s be honest they were shit at sneaking about and kageyama’s disguise didn’t help them at all 

he then scolds them about invasion of privacy and says it is rude to spy on his roommate

but you being the lovely person decidied to let them in because they were soaking wet and hungry 

so you five had a lovely meal together but daichi said if they did it again he would ban them from his place 

now i feel like daichi is a maths kinda guy , he gives me maths vibes 

so he will tutor you but he expects you to focus 

if you do well or when you get a question right he will kinda do this pat/ruffling of your hair as a way of saying well done 

look it is a lot cuter than it sounds ok 

now you seem to have a very normal kinda sleep pattern and i figure this the same for daichi over here 

like in the mornings you both be very groogy and you just try help each other wakeup and start the day off 

you also cook these amazing pancakes for breakfast (carla is drooling)

now Daichi is a sporty guys and he likes to keep fit so he loves the fact you are passionate about basketball and swimming 

he will come and support all your swim meets and basketball games too

he sounds like sport’s dad when he cheers lamo  

Daichi respects the fact that you try to tidy any mess you make because we are only human after alll 

like he is the same too

now Daichi thinks your drawings are so cool like i headcanon that daichi is really bad at art (so is carla )

like he only knows how to draw stick men 

so your drawings are hung up on the fridge which is adorable 

now as someone who also shares this bad habit of yours of not leaving enough shower water for others it can be annoying 

daichi places a timer of 10 mins when you are in the shower 

if you are longer he will barge in ,Daichi takes his hot water seriously 

suga says that you can seek refuge at his place if you want some hot water 

now when you are feeling sad, Daichi will deffo join you in your walks, you will have this comfortable silence adn you too just apprciate nature 

overall you have a loyal, compassionate but slighly stubborn roommate 

Other Potential Matches: Bokuto Koutarou and Aran Oijio

I hope you enjoy your matchup and thank you for your patience 

Carla 

[randomracoon]

Thank you for the tag @slavet0thegrind ♥️

(yeah sorry about the long post, I've no idea how to do that 'read more' thing...)

Do you prefer writing in black or blue pen?: Black but I usually use blue 🙈

Would you prefer to live in the country or the city?: In the country

If you could learn a new skill, what would it be?: Maybe how to play the cello :D

Do you drink tea/coffee with sugar?: Nope, no sugar

What was your favorite book as a child?: I don't know...I loved all the animal stories

Do you prefer baths or showers?: Showers

If you could be a mythical creature, which one would you be?: I don't know, maybe a griffin or a dragon...

Paper or electronic books?: Paper

What is your favorite item of clothing?: My green plaid shirt (actually it's my mom's shirt from the early 90s 🙈 I used to sleep with it when I was very little...I have loved it ever since.)

Do you like your name?: It's ok

Who is a mentor to you?: Not anyone particularly

Would you like to be famous?: Meh

Are you a restless sleeper?: I don't think so, I'm very light sleeper though

Do you consider yourself to be a romantic person?: maybe, maybe not

Which element best represents you?: Oh I don't know...I kinda feel like a mix of every basic element..

Who do you want to be closer to?: everything, everyone, but at the same time..I'm very reserved and private and it kinda sucks sometimes ('cause I feel like I'm too reserved)

Do you miss someone at the moment?: yes and no, i don't know

Tell us about an early childhood memory?: I think this is one of my very first "clearer" memories: When my cousin and I were, maybe 3 years old, we and our parents went on some kind of camping/fishing trip. We were playing with pine cones ("cone cows" etc.) in front of our tent, then for some reason my cousin decided that she wanted to take off my hat and fill it with sand and then put it back on my head. So yes, the sand got everywhere, my eyes, ears etc.

What is the strangest thing you've ever eaten?: Ants? (not many xD) I have eaten them off the floor when I was little...That's a little bit weird...

What are you most thankful for?: I try to be thankful for all the little things (oh gosh, this sounds funny after that last answer 😂)

Have you ever met anyone famous?: Not really

Do you keep a diary or journal?: Kinda

Do you prefer to use pen or pencil?: If I'm drawing then pencil if not then pen

What's your star sign?: Gemini (such a mess 'cause it's so different from my other signs and I don't really feel like Gemini)

Do you like your cereal crunchy or soggy?: I don't eat cereal, but soggy sounds horrible 😂

What would you want your legacy to be?: Meh...dunno

Do you like reading? What was the last book you read?: Yes, if I feel like it...The last book I read? like a whole book? I actually can't remember...

How do you show someone you love them?: By listening to them and helping them if I can...I'm very bad at keeping in touch with people and seriously, I feel so bad about that...

Do you like ice in your drinks?: Rarely

What are you afraid of?: Deep waters. (and walking or being on frozen lake/river etc.)

What is your favorite scent?: Rain, earth, forest, fresh air

Do you address older people by their name or surname?: Their name

If money was not a factor, how would your life be different?: Yes it would be different, definitely more stress-free... But I don't really know how much different because I think there are many other issues that are keeping me from doing what I, maybe, would like to do so...

Do you prefer swimming in pools or the ocean?: I rarely swim anymore but if I have to say something then in a lake (my parents live by the lake so...) and ONLY in shallow water and no waves please when I'm in the water 😂

What would you do if you found $50 on the ground?: Actually I would probably leave it there 'cause I would be in that "what am I gonna do? What should I do?" -mode. But if saw who dropped it, then I would definitely give it to them.

What is one thing you'd want to teach your children?: I don't think I'm gonna have kids...

If you had to get a tattoo right now, what and where would it be?: On my wrist or ankle...maybe a tree or a bird or wolf or some kind of mandala...with my own designs

What can you hear now?: I'm listening to my Spotify lists, so right now: Grey Daze - Morei Sky

Where do you feel the safest?: Depends...Could be in the middle of the forest but yeah usually in my bed

What is one thing you want to overcome/conquer?: oh god so many things, and at the same time nothing

If you could travel back to any era in time, what would it be?: late 80's/early 90's

What is your most used emoji?: 😂 as you can see

Describe yourself using one word?: -?

What do you regret most?: not really listening to myself when making decisions about my life

Last movie you saw?: some Jim Carrey comedy my sisters were watching

Last TV show you watched?: Lol I watched an episode of Bondi Rescue (yeah, it definitely helped my fear of deep waters 😂)

Invent a word and its meaning: I have no brain for that right now 😂

I tag: @spreadthecurse @legzeppelin @punk-rock-sunflowerr @sexcoffeeandrockandroll if you want to :)

[cataloniadventures]

First post in Australian Eastern Time Zone

The flight:

I finally have the time to sit down and post. What a wild past few days have been for me. After about 30 hours of traveling to the other side of the world, very little sleep on the plane, and getting edema in my feet (swelling in the feet); I have finally settled into my new home for the next 4 months. It took me and Kirsten (My travel partner from home) about 45 minutes to go through customs and find the people who would bring us to our home called campus east. Wollongong is an hour and a half south of Sydney. I was getting a little dizzy on the ride there due to the fact my brain had to process the driver on the right side of the car while we drove on the left side of the road. The drive through Sydney was jaw dropping. My neck started to hurt because I was constantly turning it left and right looking at all the new sights around me. Once we got out of the city and into the Royal National Park I was in complete and utterly shocked. We were driving through what felt like Jurassic park. I just couldn't believe how beautiful the country was. The driver told us to look out to the left and we could see Wollongong and the ocean. This sight from the highway was just something I cant put in words. It was truly a magical moment. As time went on, we started getting closer and closer to our destination. Kirsten and I were the second stop of the group. The first girl was staying at a host family's house outside of the city. I wish I knew how to explain what these houses looked like. They were all like houses that I never usually see around my home. I turned to Kirsten and said I never want to leave and we have not even arrived at our destination yet. 

The arrival:

The time came when we were just minutes away from Campus East, the beautiful place that I am calling home right now. We arrived and I stepped outside of the van my senses were so overloaded. The smell of the ocean nearby, the cool ocean breeze running on my face and through my hair, the sound of the exotic birds I’ve never heard before, I honestly thought it was a monkey screaming. The first thing I saw I looked up into the bright blue sky was blue and yellow things in the sky. Those blue and yellow things I saw were parachutes of people sky diving. I knew I had picked the right place to live in Australia. We carried our bags into the office and began the checking in process. They took my picture (not really sure why) but, I was so self-conscious because you probably can smell my breath through the picture because I didn't get to brush my teeth after 30 hours of traveling here. We were greeted with a Man named Adam. Adam was a student leader and he went over all the information that we received about our new home. He talked kind of fast and I had a hard time understanding him at some points due to his accent. But all was well after that and he showed us to our rooms. Carrying all my bags up three flights of stairs to find out that Kirsten and I are unit neighbors.

The room:

I opened my unit with a scan key. I immediately fell in love with my new home. There was a small common room with a couch and tv. But the best part of the unit.... the balcony. I love being able to go sit and enjoy the view out there. I can feel the beautiful breeze whenever I want to go sit out there. My room as at the very end of a long hallway. As I walked passed all my suitemates doors I read everyone's names. 3 of the 4 I couldn't even pronounce or knew if they were a boy or girl. Over time I learn how to pronounce their names. I am living with 2 girls and a boy (still not sure if the last suitemate is a boy or girl). I didn't realize that my unit would be mixed with girls and guys. OK, back to my room. When I opened my room I fell in love all over again. There is a huge desk in the corner so I am able to spread out but still have room to work. Above the desk is six built-in bookshelves. I don't have that much stuff with me but I just love having them to be able to put my stuff up there and not on my deskThe closet is pretty big. There are two sliding doors and one of them is a full-length mirror which couldn't be any cooler. The bed is smaller than mine at home but its not awful. Next to my bed is the window. The view I have is pretty decent. I can see the mountains off in the distance, some parts of the other campus east, and some pretty trees as well. Now, finally, the best part of my room is the ceiling fan.....yes I think the best part of my room is the ceiling fan. The breeze that comes from it during the day and at night is just amazing. 

The people:

The people I’ve met the past 48 hours are amazing. They say don't just be friend with the other Americans. I have a boy from Hong Kong, a girl from Norway, a girl from Australia all in my unit. Talking to them is pretty cool. Just comparing things that are similar and different about our cultures is really eye opening. One of Kirsten's suitemates is American as well. She came over with 5 other Americans from all different states. We have found 4 really good Australian friends as well. Its just amazing hanging out with everyone interacting with them and getting to know more about the Australian culture from Australians. Everyone here is so friendly. Our little group took a trip into town. We took the free shuttle bus. After 3 seconds of being on the shuttle, a guy was like a tourist... like really how could you tell? I guess they think Americans are really loud...they’re not wrong. But we talked to this guy and his friend on our way to the shops. He gave us helpful information about places to go and food to try. I started a conversation with the cashier at the grocery store and I think he was genuinely happy he was talking to us, in a way he found us fascinating and interesting. 

And more:

I’ve spent a lot of time walking everywhere. I walked to the grocery store (and back with arms full of heavy groceries). I walked to the bus stop to get to the mall (then back again with heavy bags). Last night we walked into town with a group of 11 people to the bars. We walked along the beach at night. It was really cool they have a pool in the ocean... like the high tide fills it and there's a small concrete wall and ladder to get into it. I thought that was so cool and can't wait to check that out during the day.  We went to 2 bars last night (sorry mom) but it was just cool going there with my new friends and experiencing all this. The interesting fact the club played a lot of American songs, like we all knew the words to songs being played, until, this song came on and our new Aussie friends started singing all the words while the Americans kind just awkwardly danced because we had no idea what song was on. Also, fun fact they call McDonlads Mackies. The weather has been beautiful even though it has rained every day. It actually hailed yesterday. but its still 25 degrees Celsius(77 degrees Fahrenheit). a week ago it was 18 degrees Fahrenheit and snowing now its 77 and clear sunny days. Something I'm still getting used to is the different measurements. This morning my Hong Kong and Norwegian suitemates were talking about how its 30 degrees or 0 degrees out and I'm thinking in my head “I wish I knew Celcius” Lol but I created a note on my phone with some comparisons to memorize them so I know about how cold or hot a certain temperature is. I have my first of many mandatory meetings to go to today. Its called Res-fest and I guess its to meet everyone at Campus East and go over the rules. I'm really hoping the “they are giving us free dinner” rumor is true. Speaking of food ( I'm always hungry with food on my mind) last night our friend group ordered dominos but don't let that fool you. The pizza tasted so different and a LARGE here is like a small pizza back at home... Like I could have eaten that large all by myself. Also I tried some TimTams and OMG they are so good! They kind of taste like chocolate covered Snackwell’s creme sandwiches. I’ve also had some peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and they taste different but good. They jelly actually tastes like good homemade strawberry jam. Also it took me 15 minutes in the grocery store to find a can of tomato sauce that would be relatively similar to the tomato sauce back at home along with parmesan cheese, its not as common as it is back home(my Norwegian friend had never even heard of it before!) All in all so far its been a cool learning experience so far just talking to my new Aussie friends and find what words we say that mean something different or words that are like the same thing but we call differently. So there you have it, a little brief summary of my experience in Australia so far. I will post some pictures in a second post for you to enjoy! G’day mates!

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1-155? Sorry I'm nosy. You don't have to if you don't want. Whatever you wish to answer is fine by me.

hahaha i’ll do it. i’ll just omit ones i don’t want to answer, if there are any.

1: Name: bridgette2: Age: 183: 3 Fears: vomit, falling, needles4: 3 things I love: tattoos, matt, art5: 4 turns on: biting, choking, grinding, touching my neck6: 4 turns off: being gross, touching my neck in a bad way, not being confident in what you’re doing, too aggressive7: My best friend: shannyn 8: Sexual orientation: bisexual9: My best first date: going to deadpool, then going to see captain america right afterward10: How tall am I: 5′5″11: What do I miss: having a lot of close friends12: What time were I born: 3:21 pm13: Favourite color: black14: Do I have a crush: my boyfriend15: Favourite quote: nobody exists on purpose, nobody belongs anywhere, everybody’s gonna die, now come watch tv.16: Favourite place: colorado17: Favourite food: orange chicken? cheeseburgers?18: Do I use sarcasm: yes19: What am I listening to right now: the gentle hum of my laptop20: First thing I notice in new person: their attitude21: Shoe size: 8.522: Eye color: green23: Hair color: currently? red24: Favourite style of clothing: black hahaha25: Ever done a prank call?: yes27: Meaning behind my URL: i just wanted to sound cool28: Favourite movie: donnie darko or watchmen29: Favourite song: millstone, nightmare, idk30: Favourite band: i don’t really have one anymore i listen to a lot of things31: How I feel right now: tired32: Someone I love: matt33: My current relationship status: taken34: My relationship with my parents: interesting but better than it used to be35: Favourite holiday: halloween36: Tattoos and piercing i have: one piercing, three tattoos37: Tattoos and piercing i want: a million tattoos, one more piercing38: The reason I joined Tumblr: i was really into fandoms at the time39: Do I and my last ex hate each other?: no but we also don’t ever talk40: Do I ever get “good morning” or “good night ” texts?: YES i love them41: Have I ever kissed the last person you texted?: yes :042: When did I last hold hands?: yesterday43: How long does it take me to get ready in the morning?: like an hour44: Have You shaved your legs in the past three days?: no shhhh45: Where am I right now?: my bed46: If I were drunk & can’t stand, who’s taking care of me?: shannyn47: Do I like my music loud or at a reasonable level?: loud lol48: Do I live with my Mom and Dad?: yup49: Am I excited for anything?: the future50: Do I have someone of the opposite sex I can tell everything to?: i do now51: How often do I wear a fake smile?: too frequently52: When was the last time I hugged someone?: today53: What if the last person I kissed was kissing someone else right in front of me?: it better be for a damn good reason or someone is getting punched54: Is there anyone I trust even though I should not?: not anymore you fucking snake lol55: What is something I disliked about today?: missed opportunities56: If I could meet anyone on this earth, who would it be?: idkkkkk something dumb like lana del rey57: What do I think about most? the past58: What’s my strangest talent?: i can fold my tongue into thirds59: Do I have any strange phobias? i fucking hate escalators omg60: Do I prefer to be behind the camera or in front of it?: behind61: What was the last lie I told? that it was no big deal62: Do I perfer talking on the phone or video chatting online?: phone63: Do I believe in ghosts? How about aliens?: both64: Do I believe in magic?: yeeeeeee65: Do I believe in luck?: of course66: What’s the weather like right now?: cloudy, cold67: What was the last book I’ve read?: fight club68: Do I like the smell of gasoline?: lol yes69: Do I have any nicknames?: bridge, babe70: What was the worst injury I’ve ever had? i bent my wrist all the way back once, fucked it up pretty good71: Do I spend money or save it? a good balance of both72: Can I touch my nose with a tongue? nope73: Is there anything pink in 10 feet from me? no fuck that74: Favourite animal? ilove snakes tbh75: What was I doing last night at 12 AM? sleeping lol76: What do I think is Satan’s last name is? satantino77: What’s a song that always makes me happy when I hear it?: anything by cage the elephant or glass animals78: How can you win my heart?: with puppies79: What would I want to be written on my tombstone?: suck my fuck80: What is my favorite word? sonder81: My top 5 blogs on tumblr: lol no82: If the whole world were listening to me right now, what would I say? my fav quote probably83: Do I have any relatives in jail? hahaha not to my knowledge84: I accidentally eat some radioactive vegetables. They were good, and what’s even cooler is that they endow me with the super-power of my choice! What is that power? ability to change the past85: What would be a question I’d be afraid to tell the truth on? who i hate the most86: What is my current desktop picture? idk some default one i’m laazy87: Had sex? yup88: Bought condoms? nope89: Gotten pregnant? nope90: Failed a class? nope91: Kissed a boy? yee92: Kissed a girl? yup93: Have I ever kissed somebody in the rain? yes94: Had job? of course95: Left the house without my wallet? unfortunately96: Bullied someone on the internet? no97: Had sex in public? define public98: Played on a sports team? hahaha does marching band count99: Smoked weed? lol yeah100: Did drugs? yup101: Smoked cigarettes? nah fuck that102: Drank alcohol? yes103: Am I a vegetarian/vegan? nope i love burgers104: Been overweight? nope105: Been underweight? kinda106: Been to a wedding? yup107: Been on the computer for 5 hours straight? longer than that108: Watched TV for 5 hours straight? lol what a joke109: Been outside my home country? no :?110: Gotten my heart broken? oh yeah111: Been to a professional sports game? nah112: Broken a bone? nope113: Cut myself? yes114: Been to prom? yup115: Been in airplane? no116: Fly by helicopter? nooooo117: What concerts have I been to? omg like 53  i’m not gonna list them all118: Had a crush on someone of the same sex? yeah haha that worked out119: Learned another language? sortof120: Wore make up? yes121: Lost my virginity before I was 18? nah i was 18122: Had oral sex? indeed123: Dyed my hair? yes124: Voted in a presidential election? yup!125: Rode in an ambulance? noooooo126: Had a surgery? oral surgery127: Met someone famous? yes128: Stalked someone on a social network? lol hahaha 129: Peed outside? no haha130: Been fishing? nope131: Helped with charity? mhmmm132: Been rejected by a crush? yeahhhh133: Broken a mirror? probably134: What do I want for birthday? that d135: How many kids do I want and what will be their names? none i hate kids136: Was I named after anyone? the saint probably137: Do I like my handwriting? no lol138: What was my favourite toy as a child? a stuffed bunny named...bunny139: Favourite Tv Show? always sunny in philly140: Where do I want to live when older? colorado141: Play any musical instrument? clarinet142: One of my scars, how did I get it? box cutting incident143: Favourite pizza topping? cheese i hate shit on my pizza144: Am I afraid of the dark? not so much145: Am I afraid of heights? no but the sensation of falling is the worst146: Have I ever got caught sneaking out or doing anything bad? nope147: Have I ever tried my hardest and then gotten disappointed in the end? my life hahaha i’m joking... lol148: What I’m really bad at. being good at keeping relationships149: What my greatest achievments are: getting straight a’s my first semester of college, getting into art shows, that sort of thing150: The meanest thing somebody has ever said to me: idkkkk151: What I’d do if I won in a lottery: cry a lot because the biggest source of my anxiety is money :////152: What do I like about myself? my eyes tbh153: My closest Tumblr friend: idkkk154: Something I fantasise about: making out with christmas from the bond movies omg what a lady

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nickname: I'm not sure I have one? I have a first name I don't use and I prefer to go by my middle- Nakeeya. I guess that counts. It's Cherokee and only one other living person has it, at least spelled the same because Cherokee names are made of pleasant sounds instead of common words and meanings (like anyone wanted a lesson right?).

zodiac: Scorpio

height: 4'10"

last movie I saw: Sabbatical. Short film with Ross Marquand. So damn good. Seen it half a dozen times.

last thing I googled: A Spider-Man villain's backstory I forgot while I was reading a new series.

song stuck in my head: "A Forest" by The Cure

other blogs: Not really. Twitter and Instagram I hardly use if that counts.

Followers: 200ish? Probably half bots, lol.

Following: A lot.

Amount of sleep: 6ish is perfect for me, any less and I'm either totally lame or a nightmare to be around.

Lucky numbers: 3, 6, 13

Dream job: Not sure. Working on a tv set or something. I was almost on the way to professional writer for a moment, even had a published mentor. I backed out.

What am I wearing: Venom t-shirt, leggings

Favorite food: most seafood, don't have it often though

Language: I took French in HS. I can kind of understand a little of it but can't converse in it. I know a few phrases and how to spell them in Russian.

Can I play an instrument: nope

Favorite song: Probably a tie, Play Crack the Sky by Brand New and Friday I'm In Love by The Cure

Random Fact: The two most famous people I've met are Taking Back Sunday's bassist Matt Rubano, and Jim Carey. Matt was a darling. Jim is a total douchebag.

Describe yourself in aesthetic things: cool rain showers, the ocean, second hand book stores, fairy lights over the bed, and kitties (I have 5 and they are my children)

tagging @clairebearhq @meteora-writes @inhumanfromcyberlife @alaskanlicenseplate

Get To Know Me A Little Bit

Got tagged by @daryldixon nickname: Mikki zodiac: Scorpio height: 5′4″(…ish) last movie I saw: The Mummy last thing I googled: Zombie walks in the area (alas, there wasn’t any) favorite musician: ATM, it’s David Bowie. song stuck in my head: Got a bunch of songs from the last musical I did making it’s rounds in my head. other blogs: @saintdixie; aka, my TWD blog…for however much longer remains a mystery because fuck ‘em for screwing up so royally. followers: 637 following: 218 amount of sleep: My best sleep is around 7-8 hours. lucky numbers: 3, 5. dream job: Digging up dinosaur bones. what am I wearing: Avengers shirt, jeans, Daryl Dixon vest, and ace bandage. favorite food: Carbs. Om nom nom. language: Fluent in English, conversational in French, German, and Spanish, and a spattering of Russian, Italian, Czech, Japanese, and Polish. I can also finger spell ASL. can I play an instrument: *wobbles hands* Sort of? I’m not too bad, but don’t ask me to play in front of people, y’know? favorite song: Don’t really have one right now. random fact: There’s little more terrifying than feeling your apartment weeble-wobbling in high winds, y’all. describe yourself in aesthetic things: (IDK what this really means, so I’m winging it) Thrift store assassin, victorian/gothic architecture, vintage fashion and antiques, Tea Cup/Coffee Mug Hell, 90s Grunge. And I guess I’ll tag: @a-lafaye, @bringmecoffeeandroses, @ezrabylene, @thomas-mvller, and @daryldixonn.