#and also so u can have some yummy lemonade

[toytulini]

it is baffling to me that ppl keep insisting "if its not sprite then what IS it tho?" and seemingly do not...retain the recipes that are being shared. like you dont have to memorize them its just repeatedly "is lemonade not sprite though? how is it not sprite?"

"its lemon juice, water, and sugar"

"is it not the same as sprite?" no we just told u. does that sound like sprite to you. does sprite give you the vibe of juicing some lemons on a hot summer day? the lemonade version closest to Sprite over here, in terms of Being Lemonade, is still Notably Different from sprite, or any other soda, is probably Minute Maid, a highly processed branded lemonade that you can occasionally get from soda fountains (DESPITE! NOT BEING CARBONATED! similar to how they somehow dispense iced or sweet tea from soda fountains) it sometimes comes in a can or 2L bottle similar to soda, in the soda isle. and its Not Soda. its not Carbonated. its Trying To Pretend So Hard To Be Real Lemonade. it tastes like lemonade thats a bit sad. it is far more lemonade than SPRITE will ever be. if yall were simply insisting that lemonade is carbonated, that it was like, fizzy minute maid, that would be less offensive than calling sprite lemonade. which is Insane. good god.

[imaginidol]

Sehun: Sundays and Lemonades

Lazy Sundays were the best Sundays.

You walked into your room with a tall mason jar of cherry lemonade, a refreshing drink to set the tone of the incoming afternoon. You place the mug on your nightstand and reach to unplug your phone, plunging yourself into your bed with great ease.

But you didn’t even enjoy a full ten minutes of mindlessly scrolling through Instagram when you notice a new DM request pop up in your notification bar.

“Who’s this?” you mutter, opening the message.

Your heart freezes.

It is a DM from a celebrity, a very well known celebrity at that fact, who had responded to a story of a breakfast plate photo you’d shared earlier that morning.

“Sehun…EXO?”

You try talking yourself into waking up from a cruel dream, but after many arm pinches and several attempts at washing your face with cold water in the sink, you realized that the interaction was very much real.

You creep back to your bed and open the DM, reading over his message again.

[New DM: yummy! 😋]

It wasn’t much, but it was still very much an interaction.

You look back to your stories to see if anything else was new, and you almost fling your phone across the room when you realize the boy had actually left a like on a story selfie that came just before your breakfast post.

“Is this real? Is this boy… real? This has to be a scam. What the—”

You realize you have three options.

Never respond. Ever.

Actually, maybe even delete it.

…respond. Why not?

A fourth option was to post about it, but you realized that wouldn’t do him any good. It would probably cause a heap of unwanted attention and scandals in your own life and probably even his, and you honestly weren’t up for any external interruptions into your otherwise peaceful life. You didn’t even follow him, and he most definitely did not follow you. Also, what if his intention was to… genuinely reach out and be friendly?

I think I’m gonna respond. What could happen?

You decide to keep it short and sweet, just as he did.

[Me: it was so good!! u should try! 😆]

You waited for a few minutes for a reply, but eventually none came.

It’s a scam. A very well thought-out scam. I’m being scammed, I just know it, you thought, reaching over to drink some of your lemonade.

You decide to turn your attention to your television, curiously deciding to watch EXO videos on YouTube to get a jist of what he was like.

Ten minutes into the video, you hear your phone ping again, and you immediately scramble to it without hesitation. And sure enough, the mysterious boy had answered.

[New DM: ☺️ let’s go?]

The DM’s were short and to the point. You were still a bit skeptical as you watched the boy dancing on your television, turning back to your phone and contemplating whether it really was the same boy who was messaging you at this particular moment.

[Me: u want to?? 😄😊]

[New DM: 🤔]

[New DM: 🤫🫣]

You giggle, realizing he was saying many things with such little emojis.

[Me: wanna be friends? 🤫]

[New DM: that’s not risky? 🥴]

[Me: i can keep a secret ☺️]

[New DM: :) tomorrow?]

You giggle at the secret life that would soon ensue.

It could be fun, it was very risky, and you’d make sure to keep your distance until… until you felt safe.

Suddenly, a dawning thought occurred to you.

What if… he’s just a normal person, just like me.

You look back from your phone to the television where the videos had auto-played to a reality show starring the boy and his group.

He definitely was an average person, just like you.

And you were an ordinary person, just like him.

Your pictures ended up on his explore page, just as anyone else’s could.

He thought you were cute and looked through your page, just as anyone crushing on a person might do.

He’d swiped up quietly, not knowing where it would lead, just like anyone intrigued would.

And you followed suit, contemplating whether giving this new potential friendship a shot could be just as any ordinarily sane human interaction would play out.

Regardless of the millions of cameras that surrounded him his whole life, he was still just another person,

just like you.

[causenessus]

hey lovely !! how has your day been? have you eaten yet? i hope u have or i will have no choice but to somehow cyber pop out of your screen and take care of you (threateningly)(but also not threateningly because i wanna make sure you’re taking care of yourself) but !! anyways today i had this vietnamese dish called banh cuon and it was very MMMMM and and I HAD MANGO STICKY RICE🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶 (me living up to my anon name) idk why i just love love love mango like they’re so in season right now and so ripe so YUMMY AHHH

also omg i had a dream last night that someone was impersonating me like sending in anons with -mango anon <3 and i was literally like thinking damn. because in that situation what do i do like just fight it out with some rando LOL i was honestly stunned because one part of my brain i was like damn. but the other part of my brain was like WHAT DO I DO WHAT DO I DO WHAT IF THEY SAY SOMETHING AND FRAMED ME WHAT DO I DO so literally when i jolted awake i checked your blog then i was like oh haha everything is okay mango anon you’re safe… just a silly little dream silly silly little dream

also !!! TRY AGAIN CHAPTER WAS SO GOOD !! u need to stop doubting your writing because everytime i read the new chapters im like oh wow this is literally a masterpiece everytime its such a hit like you always release 10/10 chapters with the occasional OH WOW 10/10 CHAPTERS but then i read your notes saying that it wasn’t that good or it was rushed and im like WDYM NESS i’m here like kicking my feet or gasping or twirling my hair u need to have more faith in urself !!!

but anyways i’m yapping again greatest apologies LOL but i hope ur day is going well !! make sure u take care of urself >:( drink water and eat well !! xoxoxo

HELLO MANGO ANON MY LOVE!!!! <3 please do not cyber pop out of my screen!!! but i have to tell u something </3333 i worked a closing shift today at my job yk 😭😭😭 and i was walking out (at like 9:30 pm) and realized something and was like "omg mango anon is gonna kill me" bc what i realized was that besides a little tiny lemonade i hadn't eaten anything since 12pm </33 BUT DW I JUST ATE!!!! AND I'M USUALLY BETTER ABOUT THAT I JUST ALWAYS GET MESSED UP ON DAYS I WORK BUT IT'S OKAY I AM TAKING CARE OF MYSELF!!! AND I WILL CONTINUE TO AS LONG AS YOU'RE TAKING CARE OF YOURELF!!

also BAHN CUON RAHHHH!!!!!! MANGO ANON U AND ME ARE ONE IN THE SAME I LOVE VIETNAMESE FOOD AND I LOVE THAT YOU HAD MANGO STICKY RICE AGAIN TODAY!!! I HOPE IT WAS GOOD AND I LOVE THAT UR LIVING UP TO UR NAME <33 EAT ALL THE MANGOS YOU CAN BEFORE SUMMER GOES BY!!

I LAUGHED SO HARD AT YOUR DREAM I'M SORRY I HOPE THAT'S OKAY 😭😭😭 I GUESS WE'RE ALL JUST HAVING CRAZY DREAMS LATELY??? BECAUSE I'VE BEEN HAVING WHACK DREAMS EVERYDAY BUT I HOPE YOU HAVE A GOOD SLEEP TONIGHT MANGO ANON <3 I AM WARDING OFF THE BAD DREAMS AND MANGO ANON IMPOSTERS!! in all honesty i mean this positively but i feel like you have a voice!! yk?? like i can recognize your messages and manner of speaking if that makes sense??? /pos and so if an imposter came on here i think i would call it out!! and be like "ur sounding a little weird today....mango anon 🤨" and if u sent an ask being like "THERE'S AN IMPOSTER!!!" (among us ptsd flashbacks omg i'm sorry) I WOULD TOTALLY BELIEVE YOU AND I AM CONFIDENT I'D BE ABLE TO DETERMINE WHO THE REAL MANGO ANON WAS 😭😭😭 WHAT IS THIS PARAGRAPH I'M WRITING I'M SORRY WE'RE BOTH YAPPING BUT WE CAN YAP TOGETHER IT'S OKAY!!

AAA I'LL TRY TO MAKE THE REST OF THIS SHORT BUT THANK YOU SO SO MUCH FOR SAYING THAT ABOUT TRY AGAIN <333 IT HONESTLY MADE ME FEEL SO MUCH BETTER ABOUT IT!! AND I WILL BE MORE CONFIDENT IN MY WRITING NOW KNOWING WHAT YOU THINK <3 I LOVE U SM THANK YOU FOR THIS ASK I LOVE YOUR YAPPING AND YOU ARE WONDERFUL AS ALWAYS I HOPE YOU HAVE A GREAT DAY/NIGHT MANGO ANON!!! <3333 make sure u eat and drink lots of water too!! and get lots of sleep <3

[heich0e]

ehehehehe, since we're a slower place store, we get a lot of opportunities to make samples (and snatch some for ourselves)!

hot chocolate has always been a favorite of mine, even as a kid, but in recent years, i've been going back to my love of black tea! that i can drink hot or iced, i love it!

and my ultimate favorite drink, ofc, is the black tea lemonade we make! usually semi-sweetened (especially for Trenta drinks. 7 pumps? crazy!) or unsweetened!

my lead loves the brown sugar syrup and she's slowly been converting me into a lover of it as well! 🥰

oh, and last plug, but if you're a fan of hot chocolate, the toasted white mocha holiday drink is surprisingly good (i say this as a chocolate "purist" 🤭)

MMMm i also love black tea!! my go-to iced tea is just iced unsweetened green tea though :') but the lemonades are SO GOOD. i know what u mean about the sugar tho it's INSANE.

is the brown sugar syrup the one they use in the brown sugar shaken espresso??? bc i have had that and it's so yummy!!

and UGH i used to LOVE white mochas but i can't have them anymore bc of the dairy!! if any coffee company came out with a vegan white chocolate/white mocha drink it would 100000% be over for me

[cognitosclowns]

Hey hey! I dunno if you’re taking requests right now but if you are, I am in NEED of just some soft things with Jr and Andre. I am just so, so gay for them. There isn’t a specific scenario I have in mind, I’m just craving something generally soft, cute and giggly <3

YOU'RE GETTIN SOME,, EXTRA FLUFFY SHIT OUT OF ME TONIGHT <3

ALL SFW !! tw for illness n medication!!

OKIE BUT <333 BOTH OF THEM WOULD BE THE MOST CHAOTIC BUT LOVING CARETAKERS IF YOU'RE SICK

JR

HHHHH how do people do things again?

LISTEN HE'S RICH HE'S NOT USED TO DOING STUFF. YOU THINK HE CAN COOK? NO! DARLING HE HASN'T COOKED IN YEARS.

This means you will be ordered some,, Very Yummy Expensive Meals <3. They might be a touch cold by the time they get there but,, mmm it's ok <3

He gets Super Worried even if it's just,, a cold. He rarely gets sick so seeing you all sniffy and mopey in bed makes him Fret (tm).

also he puts on his slippers for The First Time In Weeks (bc he's,, stayin home to take care of you <3) and ends up Slip N Sliding himself directly into the doorframe. At least it got a laugh outta you <3

HE DOESN'T CARE IF HE GETS SICK, FUCK IT, HE'S CUDDLING YOU.

Specifically, you laying back-to-his-chest while he make His Little Worried face and smooches your cheek. Lots of head rubs too <33

He does this thing,, where he runs his thumbs along your ears n jaw?? Just one clean motion, then he raises his thumbs and puts them back in the Start Position at where your Ear Meets Face? IDK IF I EXPLAINED IT RIGHT, BUT,, HE GETS QUITE MUSHY <3

whenever you sneeze he Instinctively goes,, ‘oh dear </3′ and rubs your shoulders.

Little murmurs asking if you're okay?? He'll INSIST on making you a tea, bc his 'trick' for when he's sick is!! Ginger Tea!! Or mint, but Ginger is his favorite. Settles stomach aches!! And the steam helps your nose hurt less smdnsmd

'hows my favorite angel?'

'do you have other angels?'

mm.. no, but you're still my favorite <3' whenever you wake up. He secretly loves feeling you lay on his chest - besides, hearing his heartbeat is very soothing??

ANDREEEEE

MASSIVE HYPOCHONDRIAC WITH A SHIT IMMUNE SYSTEM.

and,,, somehow this all of this goes out the window the Second he sees you curled up in bed, sniffling your face off.

some sort of Instinct kicks in and his ass is MOVING HE IS LIKE LIGHTNING GETTIN U SOME TISSUES AND FIXING THE COVERS <333

HES LIKE,, yknow when you're nervous about smth, but then your friend gets nervous and suddenly,, You Are Calm? LIKE,, THE MOM FRIEND INSTINCT KICKS IN SO HARD WHEN HE SEES YOU SICK. He might freak out about it later, but,,, rn he doesn't even think to worry about gettin sick <3 babe is sick he's gotta make himself useful

HE CAN'T COOK SO <333 CHEAP RAMEN BABEY. Maybe some microwaved meals - smth easy!! It's a little rubbery but,, it's the thought that counts.

HE LIKES SPICE SO,, if it's too much he'll Purposefully go out and grab smth a little less,,

When he was little and he had The Sniffles, his mum would gently rub his cheeks with a warm cloth bc,, his Sinuses would hurt. He'll absolutely utilize this technique while you cuddle up in his arms.

'i hear feet'

'i'm thirsty'

'sit your ass back down >:(' he always warms it a little w/ kettle water, so it hurts less to drink!!

you only get to stand to use the bathroom. No moving <3 only cuddles and drinks and you passing out at random times while you two spoon in bed.

MOVIE MARATHON TIMEEEE. So many jokes to take your mind off things <3 he already has Jokes Set Up for all of your favorites. Making ppl laugh is,, his way of trying to make stuff better. Hes The Funny Guy!

OH HE'LL ALSO,, PROBABLY WHIP YOU UP SMTH THAT'S JUST,, SLIGHTLY STRONGER COUGH SYRUP MSNDMS. IT WONT ENTIRELY KNOCK YOUR COLD, BUT ITLL MAKE EVERYTHING HURT A BIT LESS SO,, NOT TOO BAD? TASTES LIKE PINK LEMONADE TOO SO,, THAT ROCKS

SMNDSM THIS TURNED OUT MORE SAPPY THAN I EXPECTED BUT I HOPE YOU DONT MIND!!

eee this was very fun <333 TYSM FOR THE LOVELY ASSSSK

[ukai-simp-services]

hq character’s favorite lip smacker flavors

warnings: none, just slight cursing

a/n: wow the way this was one of my best ideas... anyway some of these are kinda repetitive so bare with me 😭

karasuno

hinata

i feel like hinata would be down for one of the really fruity flavors, like watermelon or mango sunrise. forgets it at home or in your car a lot so you always buy him extra.

kageyama

kags is def giving me the classic strawberry or cherry vibe, like the one that ALL stores sell. they’re the easiest to find and he likes the flavors.

daichi

ok i feel like daichi would use the peppermint flavor a lot, but i can also seeing him use the cinnamon flavor every now and then too, spice things up a little.

sugawara

i can see suga using some of the sweeter flavors, like strawberry as a daily chapstick and maybe sugar cookie when he wants to switch things up.

asahi

mans got the whole berry pack. uses them pretty frequently throughout the day, has a different flavor in different places. like one in his school bag, one in his gym locker, one at home, etc.

tanaka

ok tanaka probably doesn’t use use them that much, but when he does, he fucks w the soda flavors. like coke and sprite.

nishinoya

i don’t even think he knows what lip smackers are....but let’s give him the benefit of the doubt and say he would use one of the sugary ones. like the skittles one.

tsukishima

vanilla. no pun intended. i just totally see him using the vanilla flavor, probably the coconut one too.

yamaguchi

i can see bby using the pink lemonade,,,maybe the cucumber melon too mmmm. applies them a lot.

ennoshita

he uses that lime flavor (i forgot it’s exact name) but that and probably some fruity shit like tropical punch.

ukai

PLEASE. he wouldn’t sell lip smackers at his convenience store so he’s like ?? tf is that babe ?? but, once you show him he’d definitely be down for the rootbeer or coke flavor, he’s a soda man what can i say. BUT i imagine he’d keep it simple most of the time w peppermint. (u also make him start selling them so he ends up trying the fruity flavors~)

kiyoko

god, i wanna say the cherry flavor bc of the mf katy perry song (pls tell me if yk what im talking about) BUT i can also see her using the mint one and the coconut one too. queen has multiple flavors, as she should.

yachi

100% one of the candy flavors, like bubblegum. definitely the cotton candy one too. yachi’s lips always taste good period.

nekoma

kuroo

another cherry chapstick lover, but he spices his shit up with the cherry cobbler flavor. wants to taste good at all times for you~

kenma

doesn't use it often, but when he remembers or you remind him, he'll usually use a fun soda flavor like from the fanta pack,, or even just regular grape.

yaku

giving me grapefruit delight vibes...idk why but he just is. i can see him whipping it out in the lockerroom before practice starts, quickly applying it before any of the other guys come in.

yamamoto

omg ok so i feel like similar to some of the other guys, he’d shy away from using it in front of anyone. but i can see him using the tropical punch flavor ??

lev

tell me lev wouldn’t use the vanilla icecream one...like i can just see it. i feel like he would lowkey take pride in it too, like he knows that shit taste good.

seijoh

oikawa

this mf uses peppermint religiously. but this is oikawa we’re talking about so i think he definitely would have multiple flavors; definitely watermelon, probably chocolate mint, and for sure starburst.

iwaizumi

he’s kinda shy about using them so he sticks to the more lowkey flavors, probably like blue raspberry or kiwi. (pls gimmie a blue raspberry kith haji)

mattsun

i feel like he wouldn’t use it much, but he’d use the lemon drop flavor. loves using it during the winter bc of the weather.

hanamaki

another soda lover. i feel like he sticks to the coca cola flavors, like vanilla and cherry. (i love the cherry one omfg) maybe the root beer one too.

kunimi

bubblegum. that’s it. that’s the flavor. it’s always on him at ALL times. like that shit doesn’t leave his pocket, he once even accidentally washed his pants with it still in the pocket.

kindaichi

mmmm i think he’s definitely a berry guy, likes mixed berry or wild raspberry.

mad dog

yes i just labeled him by his nickname instead of his real name what about it- anyway. why do i think he’d use orange creamsicle on the LOW. like mf HIDES that shit. can never catch mad dog applying mf orange creamsicle chapstick. nope.

fukurodani

bokuto

omg ok bby definitely uses strawberry cheesecake or sour apple. ik they’re like two totally different flavors but, he just DOES. and he’d pucker his lips towards you every time he applies it like “BABY GUESS WHAT FLAVOR MY LIPS ARE” like ok bo c’mere then.

akaashi

he’s a simple man, he enjoys a nice strawberry banana lip smacker on his lips. maybe even pumpkin latte (during the fall of course) bc he’s festive <3

konoha

mans is using the dragonfruit flavor (i forgot if it’s just dragonfruit or if there’s another flavor combined in there) but, he literally just uses that flavor. like idk what to tell you. he just does.

yukie

ok i love her sm, i just know she would have strawberry kiwi and probably strawberry banana too. mmm yummy.

shiratorizawa

ushijima

i feel like kageyama, he would only buy the ones he sees at most stores...so a classic like mango or kiwi.

tendou

ohmygod, mans has a whole mf collection. like first of all, he has the fanta soda collection, obviously. then, there’s the candy pack with nerds, fun dip, laffy taffy, jolly ranchers, etc... he also fucks w any sour flavors. basically, everytime you kiss this man you’ll be tasting something different.

semi

another blue raspberry mf, but also i can see him using the dr pepper flavor LOL....i wanna taste>:(

goshiki

he’s a sucker for the grape flavors, regular of course, grape jelly, grape fanta, etc.

shirabu

mmm i can see him using pineapple. it’s a subtle flavor, but its the one he likes best. i don't think he'd use it all that often tbh, but when he does his lips taste absolutely ~fresh~

date tech

aone

PLSSS i just know mans wouldn't even know what a lip smacker was, would probably just be using normal burt’s bees like most people - till you introduce him to the wide range of flavors that lip smackers have to offer. he'd be like “hm, banana.” LIKE. either THAT or piña colada, he’s really trying for y’all.

kanji

cake donut?? do i have an explanation?? nope. i don’t even know what that would taste like, but i can imagine pretty sweet? just give him a mf kiss.

inarizaki

atsumu

PLEASE. he’d use the strawberry flavor ALL the time. like ok maybe occasionally the vanilla icecream too. but im so soft rn for ‘tsumu’s strawberry lips T_T

osamu

omg he’s such a cheesecake mf i just KNOW, so he’d have the strawberry cheesecake flavor. probably use chocolate moose sometimes too if he’s in the mood.

kita

this is NOT up for debate, he’d 100% use berry pie all the time. kita get ur ass here rn, we’re bouta smooch.

suna

pls bc he’s another one that’d only use it on the low. i’m feeling watermelon,, he’d always apply it before he sees you too.

aran

ooooo i can see him using cinnamon swirl, but also grape on a more common occasion. yummy....

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terushima

HHH sour apple for sure. he’d try to put on you all the time so you can taste like him too, he’s like “baby c’mere ;)”

saeko

bitch omg, why can i see her using the cherry cream soda one.... i literally don’t know where she could buy it but she’d fucking have it, like for SURE.

sakusa

STOP bc he’d definitely reprimand you for using lip smackers instead of a brand like ChapStick or burt’s bees. like shut up bitch...but also if you’re persistent like me, then you’ll definitely sneak the lemon drop flavor into his jacket pockets whenever you have the chance. you know it’s his secret guilty pleasure <3

[neon-junkie]

Hopefully it's not a bother, but could you write something about the Van Der Linde gang getting magically transported (Magic, Tardis, Marko, Science ) to the modern universe and having the gn! Reader help them adapt to this world? Maybe some of their reactions to new things (indoor bathrooms, new music, tv, memes) Thank you so much, love!

oh god this is a long post, and as always, im convinced i’ve missed one member out... minor drug warning on Johns headcanon, but the rest are tame. hope u enjoy!

Part 2 is here  |  Part 3 is here

Arthur finds your computer and figures out how to turn it on. Your face turns white when you find him on Tumblr, quickly shutting the tab and urging him up off the chair. "Hey! I was reading that! I was... erm, I think I was having sex with myself," he tells you. Yep, he's found the fanfiction. "Do they really mean that? That I got kind eyes and a, uh... fat ass, I think it was?"  You quickly show him the kitchen and run back to delete all your history. John goes rummaging through your cupboards for something to eat, and eventually finds the brownies in the fridge. You find him on the roof, his eyes red and his heads spinning. "Them.. them brownies..." he mutters. "I know, John," you sob back. You know which brownies he ate, and my god, he ate a lot of them. Arthur babysits him, his mind still questioning what he just read on your computer. Dutch finds the beast of a lawnmower you have in your garage, so you show him how to use it. Why not? He's mowing your lawn for free. Well, he did mow your lawn, but you eventually have to send a search party out after him, only to find him a couple of streets away, parked up next to a childs lemonade stand, insisting they should be selling this lemonade for more if they want to make a profit. 

Hosea also goes missing, but you find him during your search party mission. He's walking up the street back to the house with a paper bag in his hands, and he tells you he's managed to con the gas station clerk into giving him some free booze. You're not sure how, but he's done no harm so you let him enjoy his wine in peace. Bill found your anime figure collection, the ones with the big boobs. He asked you what they were, despite seeming rather flustered, but you tried to explain that it's normal and gave him a book to read. You catch him on your computer a few hours later buying himself a waifu body pillow because "I love her, dammit! Just let us be!" He also keeps pressing the squishy boobs on your anime mouse matt, and yes, he's still very flustered. Javier finds the TV in your room that has Netflix on it, so you show him how to use it and he seems happy distracting himself with that. You walk in a few hours later to see that Javier hasn't moved, but Molly is now by his side, also engulfed in the drag show on the screen. Javier has a thick pair of false lashes on that Molly managed to put on him, and the first thing he says to you is "can you believe this? They voted her off! I... I can't believe this." He's shaking his head and looks like he's about to cry. Charles discovers your computer, and you decide he'd be happy just browsing the web. You come back hours later to find 100 tabs open and your computer fan is louder than an airplane. The current tab open is on a 'where's Waldo?' piece. He's very close to the screen, and you decide to show him how to zoom in to help him find Waldo faster. He's very thankful, and not causing any damages so you leave him to it. Lenny also rummages through your kitchen and finds a pizza in the freezer. He asks you what it is, so you put it in the oven for him. He spends the whole 15 minutes sitting in front of the oven, briefly saying hello to Sean as he runs through. Lenny manages to get the pizza out without burning himself, turns the oven off, cuts up the pizza and takes it upstairs to enjoy with Jack. Yes, he also fed Sean a slice. Sean finds the energy drinks in your fridge that you keep for work. They tasted a little funny at first, but after the third one, he's decided he likes them. You catch him opening his fourth, his eyes are wider than the moon. He cries when you take it off him, and spends the rest of the day running around the garden with your dogs, followed by going to each member of the camp and personally annoying them until he crashes out under your dining table. It's a cozy spot for a nap. Kieran uses your computer after Charles comes off it, and discovers youtube. He starts off with simple cat videos and eventually moves on to fails and meme comps. By the time dinner rolls around, nobody can understand him, and you barely understand half the things he's saying. The only thing you do understand is "big mood," which is what Kieran says when he sees Sean asleep under the dining table. Pearson decides to avoid the kitchen and try something new, and you're quick to decide he'd enjoy rock music. You show him a couple of CD's and leave him to have a listen, only to come storming back up the stairs a few minutes later because he's turned the volume up to full blast and is having a rather funky jam session. "Now this, this is real music!!" He's really enjoying the classics. Trelawny is quick to figure out how to use the TV. He's seen "those moving picture shows" before, and he's mesmerized by how far they've come! You catch him up at 5am watching documentaries to help bridge the gap between his time and yours, and when you walk into the lounge, you're met by a very sleep deprived Trelawny. The only thing he says to you, with heavy bags under his eyes, is "terribly sorry to hear about all these wars you've been having, my dear." He finally goes to bed, but only because you make him. Swanson disappears, but there's a church down the road from you so you decide to check there first. He's inside, joining in on the ceremony, singing his heart out to all the hymns with a real bible in his hands, not the fake one he has back at camp. He seems content so you leave him to it. He thankfully returns just in time for dinner, and tells everybody how he's been blessed and that we can "never leave this land!" Strauss also disappears very quickly, and you have to search for him when you go to look for Dutch. He's also at the lemonade stand, trying to explain to Dutch that if the child sells the lemonade for more, then they're less likely to get customers as it's too expensive. The two of them are arguing, and the child seems rather confused. Strauss later has a breakdown at the noise your toilet makes, he informs you that he'll be using your outside bathroom, even if it is just the bushes. Micah says he doesn't need you to show him the ropes and swats you away, so you leave him to it. You've not seen him for a good few hours, so you run around the house trying to find him. You eventually find him in your room, going through your underwear draw. Arthur is quick to knock his lights out, and you leave him tied up in the garage so he can't do any more damage. Micah also pissed all over your toilet seat and didn't flush. Abigail joins Trelawny in the lounge, watching the TV after Jack tells her he's happy playing with the toys in your room. She and Trelawny have an argument over what to watch next, so you give her your laptop to watch TV on, along with a pair of headphones. She refuses to come off a few hours later because she's way too engulfed in the modeling show she's watching. You promise her you'll let her give you a makeover if she comes off, and she finally agrees. Jack discovers your big box of legos and he seems more than content playing with those. He ends up building a fort, with the help of Lenny, and the two fire pillows at you when you try and enter the room. The pillow canons are, of course, made from legos. At least they're not lego pillows! Jack also thanks you for the pizza, describing it as 'yummy.' Sadie finds your katana collection, and you're quick to take them off her and attempt to hide them. She spends some time pretending to be interested in something else, but as soon as you turn your back for a split second, she's found them again and is heading straight for Kieran. The room where you keep your katanas is now locked and Sadie is in time out. Susan comes across your sewing machine and you're happy to show her how it works. She picks it up quickly, and her eyes glisten as she realizes just how fast this thing is. You leave her be since she's not causing any harm, but come back an hour later to find she's made new a new dress for herself, and all the girls in the gang, including Sadie. They're all matching! Tilly finds your piano and tells you she's happy to be left to her own devices, she knows how to play. You eventually have to tell her and Susan to calm down after receiving another noise complaint, as Susan is attempting to sing opera, and Tilly is killing it on the piano. At least she hasn't damaged anything. She later joins Mary-Beth in time to watch Beauty and the Beast, also sobbing at the film. Karen goes into your garage and discovers your old golf clubs. You show her how it works in your garden, but just like everybody else, it goes wrong. Your neighbor knocks on your door, screaming, demanding to know why you keep firing golf balls through their window. That's when you find Karen and Sean (who is still on his energy drink high) having a contest to see who can smash the most. Mary-Beth discovers your kindle, and she seems rather content with being able to read. There's no way this could possibly go wrong? Well, you come back a little later to find that Mary-Beth is sobbing after reading Beauty and the Beast. She wants a sappy romance just like that to happen to her. She cries even harder when she watches the Disney film, along with Trelawny who hasn't moved from the TV for hours. Molly picks up your tablet, and after showing her what youtube is, you leave her to it. You find her a few hours later sat in front of your mirror with the most flawless, full face of makeup. She greets you by going "hey sisters!" and speaks to you like a vsco girl. You have no idea what she's saying, but she seems to be doing fine, so you leave her to it.

[surveys-at-your-service]

Survey #391

“if you wanna soar with vultures, you’ll have to swallow crow”

Have you ever been to Australia? No. I want to visit a friend there, but honestly, Australia scares me too much lmao. That place is like, the Hard mode in life. Who was the last person you know to have a birthday? My sister's husband just had his. Are you wearing a necklace? If so, describe it. No. Do you know anyone who is left-handed? My best fren. Ever wear out a CD? What was it? Haha, yeah... I caused a few scratches on Ozzy's Black Rain, as well as one more of his, where the album name is surprisingly evading me. What’s your favorite card game? Magic: The Gathering. What’s your favorite fast food meal? Burgers or chicken tenders are usually my go-to, depending on the place. Where is the best restaurant you’ve ever eaten in at? The Cheesecake Factory. @_@ Lamb chops or pork chops? I've actually never tried lamb chops before, but I've always thought they look yummy. If you HAD to pick ONE song to listen to for the rest of your life, and that would be the only song you ever heard, what would it be? "Life Won't Wait" by Ozzy Osbourne, probably. It's very motivating. Ever heard of Shinedown? Yeah, I like 'em. They're one of Dad's faves. What size is your bed? Queen. What is the first meal you remember eating? Hell if I know. What was the first movie you ever saw? I also don't remember. What percentile of your class were you in? The top. Can you name every place you’ve ever had sex? I probably could, but I'm not going to. What forms of birth control have you used? The pill and also just not having a sex life lmao. Do you use sponges or dishcloths when doing the dishes? A sponge. What’s your favorite song on the top twenty right now? I have zero clue what's in the top twenty. Ever punched a wall? No. What was the last bug you killed and what did you use? An ant in the house. My fingers. Ever get pulled over by the cops and get away without a ticket? I've never been pulled over. What was your first legal alcoholic drink? A margarita, I think? What’s the most expensive things your parents ever bought you? Probably this laptop. What’s the most expensive thing you’ve bought? My snake. Or my most recent tattoo, idr. What is your favorite cover song? I think Disturbed's "Sound of Silence" is unbeatable as a cover. Well, or Johnny Cash's "Hurt." Both SLAUGHTER the originals. Did you ever drop out of school? College, three times. Ever raise a child that wasn’t your own for more than 3 months? No. Strangest medical procedure ever performed on you? Considering the location, having a pilonidal cyst drained by pushing on it. Jesus FUCKING Christ it hurt so goddamn bad. Does the place you work have music playing? What sort? I don’t have a job. Do you use Windows, Mac, Linux, or something else entirely? Windows. Do you cut tags out of clothing so they don’t itch and bother you? Yes. How many times a year do you go on vacation? Zero, generally. What is your favorite time period in history to learn about? The Holocaust. What’s the saddest report you have ever seen on the news? *shrug* I don't watch the news. In your honest opinion, what is the scariest sea creature you know? Putting aside my illogical fear of whale sharks, probably giant squid. Like no thank u. What superpower do you think would be the most handy in times of trouble? Teleportation. Do you believe there is just one love for everyone, or…? No. There are WAY too many people in the world for that. Plus, you're talking to a person who has been in love with two different individuals, and both were perfectly valid feelings. Why are you best friends with your best friend? She's just simply amazing. Strong, funny, intelligent, caring, supportive, loyal... She's, again, amazing. Do you world peace is truly a possibility in the future? Realistically, no. But it's nice to imagine. Pretend you are a really good cook, what meal would you make? *shrug* It would depend on what I wanted to eat. What do you think of when you look at the stars? Just the vastness of everything, and I wonder what it's like up there in outer space. If a turtle doesn’t have a shell, is he homeless or naked? Dead? Their shells are part of their actual skeletal structure. What’s one thing you feel you must do in your life before it ends? Just... feel like I did something. What Disney princess are you most like? Personality-wise, I mean. Maybe Belle? To be totally honest, I don't really remember the details of most of their personalities. What do you think is the most important thing in this life is? Love. Do you use any acne medication? Not anymore. Have you ever tried to learn another language? How did it go? I took Latin for one semester, and it was hard as FUCK. I quickly changed to German next semester and did that for all four available classes. Do you still have a landline phone in your home? No. Throughout a typical week, which places are you likely to go? I go to the TMS therapy office every weekday, and I might ride with my mom to pick up groceries or something. How often do you use your webcam, if you even have one that is? Never anymore because my mic doesn't work on this laptop, so there's no reason to. Do you have a lock number or pattern for your phone? Neither, actually. What was the last thing you bought from a liquor store? Mom bought a nice bottle of some pink lemonade Smirnoff the other day for us to try, but she left it at my sister's. ;-; It looked soooo good. Is there any cereal in your house? What kind? Yeah. Mom got some Honey Nut Cheerios and Reese's Puffs. What's the most number of people you've ever lived with? Excluding myself, I wanna say five. Do you celebrate St. Patrick's Day? No. Do you have any pets? How long have you had them? I've had Venus forrrr... I want to say four years, and Roman for two, I think. What's your favourite kind of cheese? American. Have you danced in the rain? No. Who is your favorite person to text? Sara. What’s your favorite brand of jeans? I haven't worn jeans in many years. Do you enjoy Mario games? Not especially. Mario Kart is fun, though. What’s your favorite online game? World of Warcraft. Have you ever been hit with a ball in gym class? Yes. That shit hurts. Who was last to cook for you? My mom. Would you ever wish to explore a cave? YES!!!!! You see the person you fell hardest for. What do you do? Freeze, physically and mentally. Have you ever ridden in a car with someone who was high? Yes, because I was afraid to say no. Did you ever date the last person you kissed? Yes. Have you ever held a snake? Plenty of times. How often do you have friends over to your house? Never. Have you ever had a boss who acted unprofessionally? No. Who was the last person who cried around you? Why did they start crying? Was it unexpected? My mom, because she always feels unwanted at Ashley's house. It wasn't unexpected, honestly. She cries a lot in the car when she leaves my sister's house, honestly. It's heartbreaking. Do you have any exercises you do everyday? No. :/ Are you more of a dog or cat person? I'm a cat person. That only becomes more apparent with time, really. Have you ever had a dream of stabbing someone? I probably have, given I've had nightmares of strangling someone, punching and slapping people... all kinds of stuff. My nightmares are so fucking violent and I hate it. Would you ever have a bird as a pet? No. Have you ever had to speak at a funeral? No. Do you know someone who’s been cremated? My dog, as well as my younger sister's old pup. And Mom's. What is your favorite animated movie? The Lion King. Did your grandparents teach you anything? To not be horrendously old-fashioned and to never have kids, yes. Congrats, Grandma, I took both things to heart. Do you want/have a Bachelor's degree? No. Are you into superheroes? Who's your favourite? Not massively, no. I like Deadpool (yeah, yeah, antihero, whatever) and Spider-Man. Have you ever played Cards Against Humanity? Did you like it? Yes to both. Have you ever played a drinking game? Which ones? I don't think so. Did you ever play Neopets when you were younger? Yes, I LOVED them. Sometimes I'm still tempted to make a new account, I shit you not, lol. Have you ever been to Mexico? No. Have your parents ever worked in medicine? My mom was a pharmacy technician or some title like that for a long time. Is there anything unusual about your house? I don't think so? How many serious relationships have you been in? Two. Do you listen to Rise Against? I only know "Re-education (Through Labor)," but I LOVE that song. When was the last time you congratulated someone? It was probably something on Facebook, but idr. Have you ever taken care of a newborn baby? Go no, I could never. How old were you when you got your ears pierced? I don't remember my age, but old enough where I did it of my own volition. Do you snore when you sleep? No. Surprising for someone with sleep apnea as horrendous as mine. What was the last type of burger you ate? I had a McDouble from McDonald's a few nights ago.

[gloomstudy]

Hi kat!! I'm going to Berkeley in march for the Berkeley high school mun conference, and I was wondering if u have any recs for food/anything

hi anon! i’m afraid i don’t always hang around in berkeley as much as i would like to since i live at home and commute, but here are some of my favorite places near campus, as well as some recs from my friends!!

food places:

sharetea: my favorite boba place! i went here with @jinstudies when they came to visit me on my birthday back in october. my favorite drink is the ice cream green tea. they literally add a scoop of vanilla ice cream to your drink and it’s sO GOOD AHHH. 

purple kow: my second favorite boba place! the nice thing about this place is that they offer a soymilk option, which is really great if you’re lactose-intolerant like me.

plentea: i haven’t been here, but it’s another popular boba place! they serve your drink in a glass bottle, and you can get a 10% discount if you bring back your bottle next time! they also have soymilk and almond milk options. not only do they serve boba tea, but they also serve freshly brewed artisan teas and lemonade!

ippudo: a ramen place! i also haven’t been here, but i’ve heard good things about it. there can be long lines sometimes, but my friends say that it’s worth the wait! they also have vegan and vegetarian options.

peak point: a hot pot place! according to my best friend in uni, the servings are pretty big for a low price. she recommends going there when it’s raining or when the weather is cold so that you can warm yourself up with good warm food!

pieology: a pizza place! once again, i haven’t been here, but i’ve heard that the pizza there is pretty good! you can customize your own pizza with all different kinds of sauces, cheeses, crusts, and other toppings.

chipotle: i don’t think i really need to explain this one, haha. it’s your standard chipotle with all the usual items on the menu!

sheng kee bakery: if you like pastries and cakes, this is the place to go! grab a tray, pick what you want, and pay for your order. super simple and very yummy. :)

sumo roll: a sushi place! the sushi rolls are the size of burritos, hence the name of the place. i haven’t been here either, but i’ve been wanting to go check it out ever since it first opened. my friends say it’s good!

ben & jerry’s: i don’t think i need to explain this one either lol. it’s your standard ben & jerry’s ice cream place, and it’s right down the street from purple kow!

uji time dessert: a japanese dessert place! one of my friends went here a few days ago, and she really enjoyed it! they have soft serve ice cream, mochi, taiyaki, and other japanese desserts. ^_^

cream: another ice cream place! you basically have ice cream sandwiches made with cookies, ice cream, and toppings of your choice!

non-food places:

daiso: if you like cute stationery, or if you’re looking for a small gift for a friend, daiso is literally one block away from campus! it’s smaller than your usual daiso, but it’s still nice to get lost in there, hehe.

j-town: right across the street from daiso! it’s a small japanese gift shop/convenience store with stationery, snacks, and gifts/merch from various anime. and!! they have green tea kit-kats!!! it’s always fun walking around in there. ^_^

ink stone: an art supply store! this is where i get all my tombow brush pens!! this is one of those nice little hole-in-the-wall places with friendly people and good vibes. :’) they have all different kinds of art supplies, as well as several pads of paper to test out pens and markers!

hope this helps! have fun, and good luck at the conference!! :D

[justaramblingromantic]

addicted to curry

Characters/Pairing: Kobayashi Rindou and Tsukasa Eishi/EiRin

Type: Canon-verse, Freestyle

Word Count: 974

A/N: Work is kicking my ass so hard still, but have some random EiRin!

The…curry lemonade sweet tasted very…strange. 

The hard candy fizzled on his tongue with loud citric hints, but the accents of turmeric, cumin and ginger were also strongly prevalent. Everything combined resulted in a chaotic havoc rioting in his mouth, and he could not help but wither a bit, his refined palate protesting this unwarranted abuse.

Rindou took one look at his greying face and almost burst into laughter. 

Her shoulders shook with her mirth, and it was only out of consideration for the sensitive feelings of their young companion that she wasn’t guffawing like a hyena right there and then. Instead, the redhead flashed a huge grin at the young boy who had presented the candy to the nice onii-san who had made the yummy plate of French toast, earnestly trying to express his gratitude for the delicious breakfast. Rindou rewarded the kid with an approving thumbs up sign, since the young child was still shyly waiting for a reaction for his gift.

“Yep!! Looks like this onii-san absolutely loves your candy!”

They both cut their attention over to the trembling First Seat. Rindou bit back a muffled snicker. Were Tsukasa’s eyes watering??

But the young man gamely kept the horrible creation in his mouth even when every bit of instinct in him was telling him to spit it out now, and he weakly nodded in agreement with Rindou’s cheery comment, trying his best not to look green and to muster a wobbly smile instead.

The grade schooler brightened and started to smile back happily as well, thrilled to share the candy that he had randomly won off some weird gachapon machine, and that the older boy had seemed to enjoy his offering.

"R-Really?"

Rindou nodded again, unofficially speaking on behalf of her fellow Elite 10 member. She crouched down before the boy and beamed like a fox.

"Of course! How did ya know that lemonade and curry are this guy's favorite things to eat...together! At the same time! You're a genius, little kid! Look! Tsukasa's so happy he's 'bout to start crying-pfffft."

Eishi was trying not to twitch, what with the way Rindou was hamming it up so much that even she was having trouble containing her laughter.

"M-Maybe you should give him m-more of your candy-" the impish redhead chortled when she saw Eishi's panicked expression over the boy's head, and then he was silently giving her a very unamused look. Problem was he was about as intimidating as a floppy dishrag to her, and so Rindou paid him no mind. She was too busy turning away and snerking.

“E-Eh…! But I don’t have any more left…!” the boy fretted.

“It’s alright. Thank you for your candy. Your sentiments are more than enough,” Eishi was quick to demur, only for the young boy to look at him in marvel.

“No, onii-san! Thank you! Next time, please make even more yummy French toast for Koji! Koji will bring all the curry lemonade candy that he can find to trade!”

Eishi looked like he really might cry if the boy were to do that. His expression turned an interesting shade of ashen blue. Rindou’s was bright red from suppressed mirth.

“U-Uh, you r-really don’t have to-” Much to his consternation, his stammering denial was accompanied by Rindou cackling like a witch in the background.

The boy’s mother called for him then, and Koji hurriedly bowed and waved his goodbyes before scampering off.

“Ahahaha!” Rindou exploded into gales of laughter. Her golden eyes were all but streaming with tears as she pointed at her friend’s comically sallow expression. Now that the boy was gone, Eishi was wilting like a piece of soggy lettuce…and the accursed candy was still sitting in his mouth. He quivered piteously, not even having the energy to properly resent the other Elite for openly delighting in his misery. It was hardly the manliest or inspiring sight, but the sensitive teen was already at his limit.

“I think I’m going to be sick,” he mumbled in distress around the candy rolling around over his tongue, mainly because it was the height of bad manners to waste food and he had been raised better than to spit out perfectly edible (in theory) food, regardless of taste or flavor. Eishi was resigned to suffering through the next few minutes in a curry lemonade-induced haze of misery…or at least that had been what he had dreadfully anticipated, only Rindou had other ideas.

“It can’t be that bad-”

Catlike eyes still glinting with mischievous humor, the redhead straightened and leaned over. He watched her blankly, not realizing her intention until it was too late-

She reached for his collar and reeled him in. He sucked in a deep breath in startlement, pale lavender eyes widening-

And then her lips were planted on his.

He stilled, turning rigid. Her mouth was soft against his, but he did not have long to wonder over it. Her tongue deftly slipped between his parted lips and nimbly fished out the piece of candy from his mouth, and her mission completed, she pulled away with quicksilver ease, rolling the candy around in her mouth and sucking at it. She hummed in thought.

“…Sweet and spicy, huh. I’ve had worse~” she gave her verdict, licking her lips. The same pair of lips that had been directly connected to his own mere moments ago.

…He just gawked at her, too stumped to speak.

And slowly started to turn a dull shade of red.

“R-Rindou.”

“What?” she drawled shamelessly, loudly crunching the candy between her teeth. Unlike him, it did not take her long to make short work of the unusual tasting sweet. She was almost sorry that it was gone so quick. She thought that it was quite an interesting flavor... 

“I’m doing you a favor here! Why are you so flustered??”  

“…”

[teaandinanity]

ABC About Me Meme

Tagged by @quilleth (thank you!)

rules: answer the questions in a new post and tag some friends (I can barely tag five people at a time omg the original called for TWENTY WHAT no) Tagging: @xanthossamurai @obsidianmichi @motheatenscarf @pictspupsandpathos @roenok @unstable-voidfiend aaand tumblr is fighting me so that is all

Cut for length!

a - age: 30. I am officially On The Shelf.

b - birthplace: Texas (but the comparatively liberal bit, thank heavens)

c - current time: 8:05 pm

d - drink you had last: Mango lemonade (mmm)

e - easiest person to talk to: Depends on the topic! roenok and xanthossamurai are definitely on the shortlist, though.

f - favorite song: This is like when people ask me to pick a favorite book or a favorite artist; my response is basically frantic whining noises.

A few favorites, though:

Whatever You Want - Vienna Teng

Follow My Feet - The Unlikely Candidates 

Sinners - Lauren Aquilina

Something In The Water - Brooke Fraser

Still Alive - Lisa Miskovsky

But like, that's just a tiny handful from the things with lyrics that I like singing along to. I have like 42GB of music, okay, and I still have things on my wishlist. I CANNOT BE EXPECTED TO CHOOSE.

g - grossest memory: biting into chicken at the dining hall in college and realizing once it was in my MOUTH that it was NOT COOKED. I remember this moment of horrified certainty I was going to be horrifically ill and LO AN BEHOLD; food poisoning. I thought I was going to DIE. I couldn't even keep down water.

h - horror yes or no: yes! But usually only with other people around because I am a giant 'fraidy marshmallow. Also no gore and I have a very limited tolerance for body horror.

i - in love? Not at present, no. Maybe someday.

j - jealous of people? I... yeah, probably. I am a spiteful, envious, hate-filled gremlin with startling regularity. The fact that people do not perceive me this way is nice but also confusing.

k - killed someone? I wish. Give me a Death Note.

l - love at first sight or should i walk past again? I mean, I definitely have crushed HARD on first sight, but I feel like actual love takes work.

m - middle name: Antonia

n - number of siblings: None, unless we count very dear friends/found family.

o - one wish: WINGS! Or give me a Death Note.

p - person i called last: As long as work doesn't count, I think the last number I dialed of my own accord was to activate my credit card, and before that it was calling MYSELF because I'd lost my phone (it didn't help; I somehow left it at the grocery store. I still do not know how I managed that).

q - question you’re always asked: 'How long have you been growing out your hair?' is a common one. 'What are you reading?' 'What are you drawing?'

r - reason to smile: Music! Friends! Yummy food. I love my job. I have a Switch after two months of trying. The existence of air conditioning. It's swimming season. Travel! Planning a trip. Awesome dreams. The kindness of strangers.

s - song you last sang: One of those that I linked for faves; I was singing along grabbing links for them. Before that, not sure; I sing along to the radio like breathing and I'll sometimes only realize I'm singing at home halfway through a song because of a obtrusive degree of annoyance when I’ve forgotten a line. I have to smother myself at work pretty regularly because you do not SING in a LIBRARY. (Or I hide at check-in and sing quietly at the wall.)

t - time you woke up: I TRIED to get up at like 9 but did not actually get out of bed until 10:30. I'm a night owl who hates sunlight and it's allergy season.

u - underwear color: White, weirdly. That is not the norm for me.

v - vacation: The last one was to Chicago. The next time I'm taking off work is to go to North Carolina for a wedding. The next trip I'm planning is to Scotland. :D

w - worst habit: Procrastinating. I'm also messy.

x - xrays: Broken leg. Ugh. That SUCKED.

y - your favorite food: Curry, maybe? Or fudgy brownies! Or Thin Mints. Or a really good burrata. Goat cheese. Mango. I love bbq. And fish. And ice cream! I mean, it depends on my mood and the weather! No food is perfect for all occasions and anything would be boring if you ate it all the time.

z - zodiac sign: Libra sun, Pisces ascendant & moon

[cutiecrates]

Cutie Reviews: Tokyo Treat April 18

For the time being, I won’t be doing Cutie News. It was kind of fun the first time I did it- but I’m not entirely sure if I really want to keep doing it. I did have a bunch of stuff for this week, so I do apologize if you actually read that and wanted to see more. If it helps there wasn’t anything really all that amazing or new being featured.

Anyway I decided to focus on writing this now because I’m going to be busy this upcoming week and I’m not sure if I’d manage to cover it. So I plan on getting the review done and working on pictures; smaller reviews are much easier to work in a busy schedule.

Theme of April: U(⁎˃ᆺ˂)U EASTER HUNT / ( ´•̥ו̥` )＼

The prize items for this month featured Neon Genesis Evangelion products, while the Lucky Treat box for this month featured many Rilakkuma and Gudetama goods, along with a few misc items.

So before I begin I’d like to address a change I made in this review. Rather than put the candy separate, I decided to include it in this one- you will find out why below. But for now we’ll start with the drink:

AFTERNOON TEA WHITE CHOCOLATE MILK TEA

(it’s in the image above if you missed it!)

By Kirin, this drink is part of the popular Afternoon Tea collection, where the Chocolate Mint Milk Tea back in November came from. Designed to resemble a fancy piece of white chocolate, it has only 40kcal.

Rating: ♥ ♥ ♥

As much as I enjoy milk tea, and the mint-flavored tea from before, this one was not one I’d recommend. I’m not a fan of white chocolate to begin with, but to me there isn’t much taste in this anyway. It does taste like it though- but the scent and taste just reminds me of a white-chocolate yoohoo drink.

The book recommends trying it with a snack, and they came with a couple that seem like a good combination with it so of course I tried them; and I do have to agree that it does taste better eaten with something sweet. I especially liked it with the Caramel Corn.

Kyoro-chan’s Custard Pudding Snack & Pakkuncho DIsney Custard Pudding Biscuits

This was actually really good timing, because I had these snacks out to test them with the drink. They’re both two different Custard Pudding-based crunchy snacks.

Starting with Kyoro-chan, these little chocolate balls are layered with crunchy biscuit on the inside. Their cute colorful dots make them extra-special for Easter, and the packaging always has a fun little game to play.

Rating: ♥ ♥ 

They’re okay. I think I prefer the other ones I’ve tried to this flavor. It’s cute looking, but the flavor is fairly light. I was also shocked to find out the entire box was 122 calories <3< they’re small small, and I’ve been dieting this month...

Next we have the Disney Custard Pudding Biscuits. These are essentially disney versions of the panda biscuit snacks. They feature various Disney characters; including adorable Easter eggs like the ones Disney hides around the park every Easter~

Rating: ♥ ♥ ♥ 

I liked these slightly better than the prior snack. They actually kind of taste like  butterscotch to me though.

CARAMEL CORN SHARE PACK & EASTER BANANA KIT KATS

You know, I actually didn’t realize how I had set up these first few items. The first had the same flavors, these are both share packs :3 I subconsciously made some good pairings, don’t you think?

First are the kit kats, which look very cute with Easter packaging and adorable bunnies. The flavoring is banana and there are 12 possible packaging designs- including a gold package. Which is actually gold and shiny, I got curious and checked. Each bar set is 64 calories.

Rating: ♥ ♥ 

I love kit kats- but I do not like Banana-flavored things. I can just manage to handle an actual banana, and if it’s close to that it isn’t so bad. Artificial Banana is one way to get on my bad side though. These were kinda in the middle, between realistic and artificial.

Our next snack is the Caramel Corn by Tohato. A popular snack mix of caramel corn and peanuts. It comes in a variety of sweet flavors, several of which appeared in the box. This is their specific, basic flavor- but in the share pack they don’t include the peanuts. Each bag is 56.1 calories.

Rating: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ 

It’s the basic caramel corn they make; but it’s soft and crispy, and has enough sweetness to avoid being too sugary like some of their flavors usually are. I’m not really heartbroken over the lack of peanuts though, I don’t like them.

GUDETAMA CANDY, COLORFUL SEEDS SOFT CANDY, BABY BEAR GUMMIES, AND HEALTHY SNACKING SQUISHY LEMON GUMMIES

That was a mouthful to write; and this is a mouthful to eat :D These are all bite-sized, colorful candies ranging from gummy to crunchy.

I’ll start with the most average one (and the one I didn’t open), the Gummy Bears. Everyone loves gummy bears x3 the tiny bag is only 39 calories! By bag came with two green apples, a lemon, and an orange.

Rating: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ 

You don’t get many, being such a tiny bag and all- but sometimes that’s enough. They’re firm, but still soft enough to chew. Nothing special or different- but they are really cute.

Next we’ll move on to the Lemon Gummies; which are thankfully much softer. Plus they have the additional bonus of being healthy! Packed with fiber and protein, they help ones fullness to protect from overeating.

Rating: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ 

They remind me of lemon, maybe lemonade or a strong cleaning product. But they taste really good! I love them! It looks like they have little rinds in the middle of them too, which makes them fun to look at. I love how they taste really good but they end up being healthy as well. I couldn’t have opened this box at a better time~

The next Candy stars everyone’s favorite: GUDETAMA! These are adorable yogurt drops filled with orange sauce. You can suck on them until they’re entirely gone, or you can suck on it for a few minutes- then crunch your way through. I kinda prefer that method myself. I’m not patient enough to wait.

Rating: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ 

They taste pretty good, but I found myself bored with the neutral yogurt taste- so I’m glad there’s something inside. The orange sauce really adds to it. The packaging is super-cute too, they’d made adorable decorations.

The final candy in the picture is the Soft Candy mix, featuring two soft candies in Orange and Grape, and a powdered tablet in Soda/Ramune. You can also mix two (or all three) flavors to get brand new ones- like green apple, orange juice, grape soda, and a mystery flavor! I love fun candies like that!

Rating: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ 

Each separate candy is delicious, and together they’re really good too. Although I have to admit, I don’t really notice much difference between them when mixed. Maybe a tiny bit of one- but it’s not super noticeable. When you mix all three, there is a distinct taste, but I honestly can’t tell what it is.

Umaibo Teriyaki Burger & Umaiwa Cheese

Featuring the popular Umai-series flavors and design, we have two matching snacks: First is the Umaiwa Cheese- basically ring versions of a cheese flavored Umaibo. The entire bag was 94 calories; which is kind of a lot, but I’ve seen worse.

Rating: ♥ ♥ ♥ 

As much as I love cheese, I’m not a huge fan of the cheese flavor. There’s nothing wrong with it; it’s just not in my top 3, or 5. Probably.

The other item is my most second favorite Umaibo ever: Teriyaki Burger! Even the wrapper still smells super-yummy after three days of being emptied~

Rating: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ 

It tastes SO GOOD. I tend to be finicky with teriyaki flavors (I like them, but sometimes they just don’t taste right), but I’ve had this one a few times, and each time I’m in complete ecstasy. Just like the corn potage ones~

CALBEE PLUM SEAWEED CHIPS 7 DON TACOS GRILLED CORN FLAVOR

These are our final two savory snacks, we sadly didn’t get very many for this month- probably because we got a bunch previously. But they were all so delicious, I’m pretty satisfied.

First is the Don Tacos Grilled Corn chip. This delicious snack is perfect if you like crunchy tortilla chips. It’s a medium-small sized bag, but it’s very full, which is a nice bonus if you like them :P the calorie count is high though, being 293 calories!

Rating: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ 

As unfortunate as that is- these are too delicious! I don’t even feel sorry for eating them. Although to play it safe, I made sure to eat them sparingly. They taste like S+ rated tortilla chips, full of corn flavoring with a hint of buttery soy sauce.

The other item is the Plum Seaweed chips; which might sound kinda strange to some people. They made me excited though. I love sour things like pickled plum, and seaweed! The bag is slightly bigger than the prior bag- although it wasn’t filled as much. Despite that the calorie count is also way higher at 321 calories!!

The packaging design was made by the popular Kyoto textile designer Sou Sou.

Rating: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

The pickled plum flavor is strong, although I taste no seaweed honestly. It’s a little disappointing, but it could also explain why the plum taste isn’t overwhelmingly sour too you know? I really like them though.

CHOCO BANANA DIY KIT

Our final item for the review is this DIY Candy Kit. The reason I included it here was because not only did I have picture space- but the DIY feature is so minimal that it felt unnecessary creating a whole new topic just for it.

So basically you empty the contents out onto the tray, then you put them together like this:

That’s literally it.

Rating: ♥ ♥ 

It’s fun to put together, the chocolates good, as is the sprinkles... but the banana candy is EXTREMELY ARTIFICIAL, like the banana laffy taffy, popsicles, or runts if you tried any of those. So I really did not like it at all.

♥ Cutie Ranking ♥

Quality - 5 out of 5. We got 14 items, but if you count the +2 of the 3 Disney biscuits, that brings it up to 16. Our normal amount is 15-16, and we have +3 of 4 Caramel Corn snacks. I’m not super thrilled over the numbers due to getting a copy of an item I thought was so-so, and one I’m tired of seeing.

Content - 3 out of 5. Honestly I only liked a few things. I mean everything was edible, but I didn’t like too much lot of it. 

Theme - 2 out of 5. There was about 3 items that actually reminded me of Easter, so I feel like they could have done more- even items with carrot flavoring, or some more bunnies would have helped it greatly.

Total Rank: 10 out of 15 Cuties. It was a fine box, but besides the savory snacks and one or two other things, it wasn't amazing. I've also given up on the blind boxes/accessories/toys coming back. For some reason they thought it was better giving us "share pack" items. That's nice and all but for people like me it's a waste. I pay for individual items. Part of the boxes appeal to me was the fun/cute bonus item. I mean, Japan Crate still does it I think. Lately I wish I could order it... 

♥ Cutie’s Scale of Yummy ♥

1. Teriyaki Burger Umaibo - I know what I like, what can I say?

2. Grill Corn Don Tacos - I adore Japanese corn-flavored things and corn as it were; so these were amazing!

3. Pickled Plum and Seaweed chips - I didn’t taste seaweed on them but they were still delicious~

4. Healthy Lemon Gummies - The realistic, tangy lemon flavor is lovely x3 I also really like the softer gummy texture.

5. Colorful Seeds Soft Candy - Each candy taste amazing, and I love the mixing concept even if the flavors aren’t as noticeable.

6. Gudetama Candy -  It’s a little disappointing the faces are only on the wrappers; and after a while the yogurt flavor is a bit boring. But I still like them. The orange sauce inside is yummy :P 

7. Caramel Corn Snack - If you like caramel you’d love these, otherwise probably not. I like them but I seem to get them a lot in these boxes so I’m pretty tired of them...

8. Bear Gummies - They tasted good, but they aren’t special or different.

9. Umaiwa Cheese - Good, but I’ve had better cheese-flavored things. 

10. Disney Custard Biscuits - I love the designs on them, and the flavor isn’t bad...

11. White Chocolate Milk Tea - It’s not bad, but it hardly has any taste and what I did taste I wasn’t a big fan of.

12. Custard Pudding Snack - Not much flavor. They look cute though. 

13. Banana Kit Kat - These were just slightly better than the DIY. 

14. Banana DIY - I hate artificial banana and the chocolate and sprinkles can’t cover it up.

Alright Cuties, here we are at the end of another review. This ended up taking me hours due to random things going on- I am tired and irritated at this point. But I’m just glad I finished overall. I’ll try to get another review worked on within this busy week I have planned- but if not I’ll probably have it up over the weekend. It’s the last April box I have to do :3

Until then, stay Cute!

[allwicca]

Springtime Kitchen Witchery: 10 Herbs for Protection, Peace, and Luck

By: Donyae Coles 

Being a kitchen witch is a popular path, but you don’t have to identify as one to work magick with some mixing bowls and your oven. Even if you’re not known for your mastery of herbs and spices, you can still cast a few tricks over holiday dinner — or whenever, we all have to eat — to bring positive energy to yourself, friends, and family.

Much of the advice for using magick with cooking relies on making specific recipes. Although that method can introduce someone to a range of yummy meals to try, due to different cultures, tastes and accessibility, it may be hard to work specific recipes into everyday life. So in this article, I’ll be discussing different herbs and foods that you can use for protection, peace, and luck.

This article just gives some suggestions for using these different foods, but however you use them, adding them to your food with intent will infuse the dish with the energy you want. Also, if you are preparing the dish for others, be sure it is something everyone will eat! Be mindful of allergies and food aversions.

Protection baked right in

Protection is one of the basic tenants of magical work. Blocking and clearing negative energy are both popular spell types. It makes sense that they would also be used in kitchen-based magick, and we’re starting with one of the simplest protective spices: salt.

Salt

Forming a salt circle a well-known method of making a protective barrier, but you don’t need that that much to work a little protection into your meal. Adding a pinch of salt with a quick blessing will share that power with your food. This is a great place to start as most recipes call for at least a little bit of salt. Even just boiling your pasta with salt is enough. Just remember to take a moment to focus on your intent while you’re mixing it in.

Basil

Another popular seasoning for protection (and increasing happiness in the home) is basil. The best thing about basil is that it’s great for warm weather! It can be used to make pesto sauce for pasta, sprinkled over tomatoes for a salad or added to hot dishes as a seasoning.

Rosemary

Rosemary is another strong herb for protection and it can be found easily. It’s great for warding off evil and, as a bonus while you’re cooking, this herb is so fragrant it almost acts as a sort of incense to smudge the home a bit. Like basil, it has a variety of uses and the cooking options are endless.

Lemons

If it’s too hot to cook, there’s nothing like an ice-cold glass of lemonade. I am speaking of the drink that is created from lemons, sugar, and water, not Sprite. As a bonus, lemons have protective and cleansing properties. Even adding a slice to your coke or some to your tea can brings some magical protection to your beverage.

For peace inside and out

Red onion

A peaceful home and a peaceful self are both important for a healthy life. If you’re feeling a little unsettled, why not cook something with onion? Red onion to be exact. This may seem like a strange food for peace, it has a strong smell and is a bit tough, but added to food it can help promote peace in your life, as well as prosperity and healing. Plus, you can use it in a ton of things, both cooked and raw.

Lavender

Another peaceful herb is lavender. You’ve probably have heard or even use the smell of lavender in your home to promote a nice, restful environment. Lavender can also be used directly in cooking. This herb promotes peaceful feelings, love, and joy so if you want your food to imbue those feelings in whoever eats it, this is the perfect choice. Lavender can be used in both savory and sweet things, but it must be prepared correctly so your food doesn’t taste like soap.

Honey

If you don’t want to get fancy with your cooking, but you still want to do some magick for peace, all sweet things like sugar and honey, can be used to promote this sort of energy. Even if you’re just scooping up a bowl of premade ice-cream, taking the time to say a small blessing or invocation can pass that energy to whoever eats it.

    Everyday luck

Ginger

Everybody likes to be lucky, so there’s no reason not to work that magick into what you eat. If you’re about to head out to a game night, eat something with some ginger in it. This spice isn’t everyone’s cup of tea (and would make terrible tea) but it can help the energy that gives you a winning spin at games of chance. It’s a bit spicy, but ginger can be used in everything from chicken to cookies.

Chamomile

If spicy isn’t really your thing, then chamomile may be more your pace. This herb is usually reserved for tea and although brewing and drinking a cup while focusing on what you hope to “win” at is a good idea, you can do more with this hidden luck herb. You can make tasty sweet treats and even popsicles.

Thyme

For something savorier, give your food a sprinkle of thyme. This herb helps increase money, and tastes really great with a variety of savory, filling foods. Thyme is also known to help with stress. It is usually kept in its dry form and works as a seasoning in a variety of recipes.

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In fact this is just the tip of the iceberg. The recipes provided in the footnotes are just to give an idea of how to use these herbs, but feel free to experiment!

Mix and match some of the herbs and spices here for your own unique spice blends and flavours, substitute and experiment! The most important thing is that while you are preparing your food, you do so with the intent. Focus on the protection, peace, or luck you wish to grant yourself or your loved ones.

If you’re interested in learning more about herbs and such that you can add to your food for their magickal properties, an accessible place start is with Scott Cunningham’s Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs.

This is only a beginning, and even if you don’t become a kitchen witch, you can still practice a bit of magick while you’re preparing your everyday food. Kitchen witchery is just one more way to infuse magick into our everyday lives!

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