#Russel's like in his 60s and having to share a bed with someone half his age and also his old mining robot friend who doesnt remember him

[bluejaybytes]

I need to get better at drawing robots and also design my other OCs because In My Heart I want to redraw this meme with Russel/Calliope/Juno. Russel lends his room to Cal and Juno after they're announced as wanted criminals and highly dangerous even if they claim they're not, all due to Juno being a class of robot that unintentionally poisons people around her, and Russel knows this isn't true and lets them stay with him, where he knows no one else will know they're there. He then realizes Calliope, Reasonably Sized 30-Something Adult, sleeps completely and utterly LATCHED onto his 500 pound mining robot bestie

[fromitalytosmith-blog]

Northampton Survival Guide

Hi All, 

Moving to college is overwhelming and for some of you, moving to a new city might be as well. Northampton is one of the smallest cities I have ever lived in but has by far the best charm. I thought I would share with you some of the tips I’ve learned from exploring Smith’s backyard this last year. 

IMPORTANT NOTE: In this post I will often be mentioning PVTA buses. These buses are free for 5 College Students if they present their OneCard (which you will receive at orientation on the first day) to the bus driver. Click here for the link to bus schedules. 

1. Nearest mall

Hampshire Mall - 367 Russel St. Hadley

Whether you’re first moving into Smith and need more hangers or you want to go see a movie or buy storage bins at the end of your first year, you’re going to want to head to the Hampshire Mall. The mall has a bunch of stores like Target, Trader Joe’s and Bed Bath and Beyond which will most definitely give you what you need. Click here for the Mall’s directory! To get there from Smith you can take the PVTA Bus B43 which will take you there in 30 minutes top. It might sound like a lot of time to be sitting on the bus, but I promise you, after you’ve done the ride as many times as I have, it really doesn’t feel like that long! If you want to get there quicker, Zipcar, Uber, Lyft and a friend’s car are always another option!

2. Nearest CVS

90 Main St. Northampton

CVS has been a vital part of my Northampton life, I go there at least once every three weeks to pick up my meds, grab snacks and things like toothpaste/shampoo etc if I’m running out. From Duckett House CVS is a 10 minute walk MAX and if you are just too tired to make that walk, the PVTA B43 bus has a stop one block up from CVS so you can cut your walk time in half. 

3. Help! My phone broke! Where do I go? 

AT&T - 140 Main St. Northampton

Verizon - 180 Main St. Northampton 

Apple Store - 50 Holyoke St. Holyoke

First of all, DON’T PANIC. Like every city, Northampton has all the resources to help you fix your phone. If it’s a technical difficulty like your service provider isn’t working right, Northampton has two providers who have stores downtown - Verizon and AT&T. So, if you’re lucky enough to have one of them as your provider you can stop by their store which is only a couple minutes away from Smith. If the problem is an Apple related problem, the town of Holyoke (where Mount Holyoke College is located) has an Apple store which you can use to fix the problem. Getting there is a little more of a hike, it takes at least an hour by bus (R43) but Zipcar, Uber and Lyft are available if you don’t want to take the bus. Or, you could ask a friend to drive you there if you know someone with a car! 

4. Nearest train / bus station

Northampton Train Station - 170 Pleasant St. Northampton 

Peter Pan Bus Terminal - 1 Roundhouse Plaza, Northampton

If you plan to go to a big city for the weekend, like Boston or NYC, chances are you will be leaving out of one of these two places. Northampton has a train that takes you directly into NYC Penn Station in about 4h30min. Depending on when you’re planning to take this adventure, it could cost you $40-80 round trip. The cost is why most Smithies choose Peter Pan Bus Lines as their preferred mode of transport. The bus will take you to NYC Port Authority in 4h and to Boston (South Station, Copley Sq, Park Sq or State House) in an average of 2h30min. Peter Pan Bus prices are pretty unpredictable, depending on if you’re traveling at a peak time (like October Break) the cost could be between $40-60 round trip. I have gotten tickets for Peter Pan for $40 round trip though, so I would say: plan ahead to make sure you get the best price. 

5. Best coffee shops

Woodstar Cafe - 60 Masonic St. Northampton 

Haymarket Cafe - 185 Main St. Northampton

Shelburne Falls Coffee Rosters - 273 Main St. Northampton 

If there’s one thing that you won’t miss while being in Northampton is coffee shops. You can find plenty of Smithies at any one of these three coffee shops which are an average of a 5/10 minute walk from the center of campus. Each of these three cafe’s have such different vibes and so it’s up to you to find your favorite one. My personal favorite is Woodstar because it’s filled with natural light and yummy desserts to snack on while studying. Remember, there are so many coffee shops in Northampton that these three are not the only options! I just picked the three I know that most people tend to go to. 

I hope that helps,

-- Giulia ‘22 

[mill3nniumforc3]

1: Could you go the rest of your life without smoking a cigarette?: hell yeah! Never smoked one, never will. 2: Are you single/taken/heartbroken/confused?: happily taken, thanks :) 3: What if I told you that you were pretty?: aw, thanks! A compliment is a compliment. 4: Ever been told “it’s not you, it’s me”?: yeah. 5: Are you interested in anyone right now?: I’m very interested in my boyfriend 6: What are you looking forward to in the next week?: well, I’m getting my wisdom teeth removed on Thursday, and I’m looking forward to not having the jaw pain anymore. 7: Do you want to be single?: no, thank you. Being single would mean not being with my boyfriend, and I love my boyfriend very much. 8: Did you go out or stay in last night?: well, I was working at my dance studio til 9pm yesterday, so I stayed in after getting home. 9: How late did you stay up last night?: 2am 10: Can you recall the last time you realized you liked someone a lot?: on the second date with Russell. We watched The Greatest Showman together and he grabbed my hand and held it halfway through the movie, and I realized that I really did like him a lot and it wasn’t just my desire to start dating. 11: Last three things you had to drink?: water, chocolate milk, and mocha frap 12: Have you pretended to like someone?: yeah, but I was in middle school. 13: Have you ever told somebody you loved them and not actually meant it?: nope. Not ever. 14: Honestly, has anyone seen you in your underwear in the past 3 months?: my boyfriend has. 15: Is it hard for you to get over someone?: yes, when I fall for someone, I fall hard, so it’s hard for me to pick myself back up. 16: Think back five months ago, were you single?: nope! 17: What were you doing at 12:30 this afternoon?: sleeping. My dog woke me up at 8am because he was going through the garbage in the kitchen. I locked him in his cage and it took me about half an hour to fall back asleep. 18: Hold hands with anyone this week?: I held hands with Russell on Sunday. 19: Could you go for the rest of your life without drinking alcohol?: probably. I don’t really drink all that much. The last time I had a drink was for my sister’s 21st birthday. 20: What would you name your future daughter?: Mary-Grace... no middle name decided yet. I’m not planning on getting pregnant for quite a while, so I have plenty of time to decide. 21: Do you miss anyone?: I miss my sister’s dog. Since she moved out, Zeus never visits here lol. 22: Have you kissed three or more people in one night?: no! 23: Did your last kiss take place in/on a bed?: no. We were in my basement lol. 24: Are you good at hiding your feelings?: nope. I wear them on my sleeve. 25: Have you ever cried from being so mad?: oh, yes! 26: Who did you last see in person?: my sister just now. 27: Are you listening to music right now?: no. 28: What is something you currently want right now?: a million dollars lmao. 29: What is the last thing you said out lot?: Raspberry beret. 30: How is your heart lately?: It’s very happy. 31: Do you wear the hood on your hoodie?: I do if it’s cold outside. 32: Are you wearing socks?: yes. 33: What do people call you?: My friends call me Vonnie, Vonn, or Soybean. My boyfriend calls me baby, sweetie, and smartass.  34: Will you talk to the person you like tonight?: We’re texting each other right now. 35: Are there any stressful situations in your life?: damn student loans 36: Who did you last share a bed with?: my boyfriend 37: Did you do something bad today?: I slept til almost 2pm, and then I bought lunch via Uber Eats. 38: When was the last time a member of the opposite sex hugged you?: Sunday 39: Do you get stressed out easily?: yes 40: Will you sing today?: I did, and I will again soon probably. 41: Have you ever wanted to tell someone something but didn’t?: last year, I wanted to tell my friend that I liked him, but didn’t. That ended up being a good decision because he came out as gay, so all is well, we’re still friends, and I can pretend that the infatuation never happened. 42: Who do you go to when you need to talk to someone?: either my boyfriend, my best friend, or my mom 43: Have you ever been taken to the emergency room in an ambulance?: no 44: What are you listening to right now?: an ASMR video 45: What is wrong with you right now?: my head hurts. I think my migraine from August is making a return. #ExcedrinIsMagic 46: What is on your wrists right now?: I have a Fitbit on my left wrist, and ponytail holders and a #SpiritOfChildren wristband from Spirit Halloween on my right wrist. 47: Where did you get the shirt/sweatshirt you’re wearing?: I got the t-shirt I’m wearing from Five Below. 48: What do you like better: hot chocolate or hot apple cider?: hot chocolate. I like my apple cider cold lol. 49: Do you make wishes at 11:11?: sometimes 50: Are you a good artist?: I’d like to think so lol. I’ve let people look in my sketchbook and they said my sketches of the Cedar Point rides are good. 51: Love really is a beautiful thing huh?: yes, it is. 52: Do you miss the way things were six months ago?: I’m going to go ahead and say no. Six months ago was the beginning of the 2018 season, and things were worse at the beginning of the season because I spent like the first month at my not-contracted area. 53: Ever been on a golf cart?: I’ve driven a golf cart lol. 54: Do you have trust issues?: yes. 55: Ever stayed up all night on the phone, with who?: no. 56: Do you own something from Hot Topic?: not that I know of. I do own something from Spencers though lol. 57: Do you use chap stick?: sometimes. 58: Have you ever slapped someone in the face?: no 59: Do you have a little sister?: I have three. 60: Have you ever been to New York?: I’ve been to the state, but not the city. 61: Think of the last person who said I love you, do you think they meant it?: 100% yes!  62: Have you hugged someone within the last week?: I’ve hugged many people, especially during the last weekend when we were all saying goodbye. 63: What were you doing at midnight last night?: I don’t even remember. 64: Have you ever regretted kissing someone?: no 65: Is there one person in your life that can always make you smile?: of course:) 66: Were your last three kisses from the same person?: yes. 67: Have you kissed anyone in the last five days?: it’s been five days since Sunday, so yes. 68: Would you rather sleep with someone else or alone?: I love sleeping with my boyfriend. It’s the best feeling in the world being cuddled up with him while I’m sleeping. 69: Will next Friday be a good one?: who knows?

[mill3nniumforc3]

1:Is there a boy/girl in your life?: yep :) 2:Think of the last person who hurt you; do you forgive them?: yes. 3:What do you think of when you hear the word “meow?”: Whose Line Is It Anyway 4:What’s something you really want right now?: to not work 83 hours next week 5:Are you afraid of falling in love?: can’t be afraid of something you’ve already done 6:Do you like the beach?: yeah, it’s ok 7:Have you ever slept on a couch with someone else?: yeah, with my sister. 8:What’s the background on your cell?: Ocean Motion is my lock screen, and Steel Vengeance is my home screen 9:Name the last four beds you were sat on?: my bed in Commons, my bed at home, a bed at Castaway Bay, and a bed at Comfort Inn. 10:Do you like your phone?: it does what it needs to do, but it’s reaching the end of its lifespan. I thankfully get my upgrade in December, so it just needs to hang on til then. 11:Honestly, are things going the way you planned?: absolutely not, but I love the way they’re going anyway. 12:Who was the last person whose phone number you added to your contacts?: the TL at a ride where I was trained 13:Would you rather have a poodle or a Rottweiler?: Rottweiler. 14:Which hurts the most, physical or emotional pain?: emotional pain, hands down 15:Would you rather visit a zoo or an art museum?: art museum. Zoos smell bad. 16:Are you tired?: always 17:How long have you known your 1st phone contact?: since birth 18:Are they a relative?: my momma 19:Would you ever consider getting back together with any of your exes?: no way in cold Hell! 20:When did you last talk to the last person you shared a kiss with?: today 21:If you knew you had the right person, would you marry them today?: of course I would! 22:Would you kiss the last person you kissed again?: HELL YEAH! 23:How many bracelets do you have on your wrists right now?: none, but I have a watch on my left wrist and two ponytail holders (one yellow, one pink) on my right wrist 24:Is there a certain quote you live by?: “Dream as if you will live forever. Live as if you will die today.” 25:What’s on your mind?: I miss my boyfriend 26:Do you have any tattoos?: nope 27:What is your favorite color?: pink 28:Next time you will kiss someone on the lips?: August 31st! 29:Who are you texting?: nobody currently. My boyfriend went to bed. 30:Think to the last person you kissed, have you ever kissed them on a couch?: yes, actually, I have 31:Have you ever had the feeling something bad was going to happen and you were right?: yep! 32:Do you have a friend of the opposite sex you can talk to?: Mario! 33:Do you think anyone has feelings for you?: it would be awkward if Russell didn’t have feelings for me. 34:Has anyone ever told you you have pretty eyes?: the very first thing he ever complimented me on was my eyes. 35:Say the last person you kissed was kissing someone right in front of you?: it better be his mother. 36:Were you single on Valentines Day?: nope! 37:Are you friends with the last person you kissed?: well obviously. 38:What do your friends call you?: Soybean, Baha, Coffee bean, Drama Queen 39:Has anyone upset you in the last week?: none that I can remember. 40:Have you ever cried over a text?: well, my mom told me about my grandma’s passing over text and I cried immediately, so... 41:Where’s your last bruise located?: my elbow 42:What is it from?: I don’t know, honestly... 43:Last time you wanted to be away from somewhere really bad?: probably the other day when I wanted to leave work despite having four hours left of my shift 44:Who was the last person you were on the phone with?: Katie (the TL at OMO) 45:Do you have a favourite pair of shoes?: my black and pink sneakers that I bought on Black Friday in 2014. They’re still in great shape now! 46:Do you wear hats if your having a bad hair day?: I’ll wear a hat, a messy bun, or a half ponytail tied with the rest of my hair. 47:Would you ever go bald if it was the style?: nope! I love my hair. 48:Do you make supper for your family?: sometimes, but nobody ever eats it. 49:Does your bedroom have a door?: yes. 50:Top 3 web-pages?: YouTube, Netflix, and my work email 51:Do you know anyone who hates shopping?: my dad 52:Does anything on your body hurt?: my head has been hurting since Tuesday. Bloooop. 53:Are goodbyes hard for you?: YES! 54:What was the last beverage you spilled on yourself?: water lol 55:How is your hair?: short, messy after being tied up all day 56:What do you usually do first in the morning?: hit the snooze button 57:Do you think two people can last forever?: yes! 58:Think back to January 2007, were you single?: I was 12 in January 2007. I’d be more concerned if I wasn’t... 59:Green or purple grapes?: depends on my mood. Normally green though. 60:When’s the next time you will give someone a BIG hug?: August 27th because Mario will be back at the boat! 61:Do you wish you were somewhere else right now?: I wish I was with Russell 62:When will be the next time you text someone?: tomorrow morning 63:Where will you be 5 hours from now?: sleeping 64:What were you doing at 8 this morning.: arriving at work 65:This time last year, can you remember who you liked?: ...Eric. He’s gay and I knew that he was, but I for some reason found myself liking him. I thankfully snapped out of it a couple weeks later though. 66:Is there one person in your life that can always make you smile?: Russell 67:Did you kiss or hug anyone today?: I hugged Mustafa today because he was sent to the boat. 68:What was your last thought before you went to bed last night?: Why can’t I sleep??? 69:Have you ever tried your hardest and then gotten disappointed in the end?: my whole life 70:How many windows are open on your computer?: six 71:How many fingers do you have?: 10 72:What is your ringtone?: Silk (it’s one of the iPhone ringtones) 73:How old will you be in 5 months?: I will be 24 years, 9 months, and 23 days 74:Where is your Mum right now?: at home, probably sleeping 75:Why aren’t you with the person you were first in love with or almost in love?: I am. 76:Have you held hands with somebody in the past three days?: no 77:Are you friends with the people you were friends with two years ago?: some people, yes. 78:Do you remember who you had a crush on in year 7?: his name was Chris. 79:Is there anyone you know with the name Mike?: I have three uncles named Mike, and there were two people in my grade school class named Mike, and there was someone in CCM at my university named Mike 80:Have you ever fallen asleep in someones arms?: ohhh yes. 81:How many people have you liked in the past three months?: just one :) 82:Has anyone seen you in your underwear in the last 3 days?: I hope not. 83:Will you talk to the person you like tonight?: I did. 84:You’re drunk and yelling at hot guys/girls out of your car window, you’re with?: nobody because I don’t do that shit 85:If your BF/GF was into drugs would you care?: YES! My mom’s best friend lost her 19 year old son to a heroin overdose. I'm not going to let that happen to him too. 86:What was the most eventful thing that happened last time you went to see a movie?: there were two guys who were short a few bucks for popcorn and drinks, so I offered to cover the rest. 87:Who was your last received call from?: I have no idea. It was from another country, which was odd. 88:If someone gave you $1,000 to burn a butterfly over a candle, would you?: NO! 89:What is something you wish you had more of?: money 90:Have you ever trusted someone too much?: unfortunately so... 91:Do you sleep with your window open?: at home, yes.  92:Do you get along with girls?: yeah, but I get along with guys better.  93:Are you keeping a secret from someone who needs to know the truth?: nope. 94:Does sex mean love?: in society, it doesn’t. To me, sex and love go hand-in-hand. I’m in love with my boyfriend even though we haven’t done it yet, but when we do, it’ll be because we are in love. 95:You’re locked in a room with the last person you kissed, is that a problem?: not at all :) 96:Have you ever kissed anyone with a lip ring?: no 97:Did you sleep alone this week?: my stuffed animals kept me company 98:Everybody has somebody that makes them happy, do you?: absolutely :) 99:Do you believe in love at first sight?: love at first *swipe :) 100:Who was the last person that you pinky promise?: Katie