#my musical theatre days coming back to haunt u

[areeeee-k]

BOOOOOO EX FINE AS HEATHERS ARE U FRIGHTENED!?!?!

Happy Halloween 🎃

[ghostgothgeek]

Map of Amity Park

So I did a bunch of research and traced over the map the GIW had in DCMH and extended it to try and build a map of Amity Park. I also paid close attention to locations and places named in canon. I am by no means an artist, map maker, photoshop pro, or civil engineer; I just wanted a general reference map for the phandom to use. 

Here is where I place Amity Park. We know AP isn’t in Michigan or Wisconsin, but is most likely a day drive away from Madison (Bitter Reunions). AP is a decent sized city of itself, so I can see it being an outskirt of a large city like Chicago. Lancer mentions the Northwestern Testing, and Northwestern University is in Evanston, IL, which is why I placed it where it is.

LIST OF PLACES (in great detail): 

Every city needs it’s basic services: energy supply, water supply, sewage, and trash/recycling. These of course are located more on the edge of the city, as they need a large amount of space and are typically isolated.

I placed a local airport in the city as well. Typically you would fly out of one of Chicago’s airports anyway, but private planes (Vlad, Mansons, etc.) can take off and land here. 

University of Amity Park is located at the north side of the city, and is home to a Nasty Burger location, an LGBT Center, and is probably near a gas station. The blocks surrounding the campus are more student housing. 

Near the University, we have the Science Center, Axion Labs, a Mental Institute, and the Museum, as a lot of research from the University would go into those places. 

In the more isolated areas, we have the Penitentiary, the abandoned North Mercy Hospital, and the GIW Headquarters. 

The Zoo is located on the north side of the park and is also close to the University for research purposes.

The Observatory is also located in a more isolated area, so you can actually see the stars without a bunch of light pollution.

Going into the center of town, where most things are actually located:

A community college, which is near the internet cafe where Danny and Tucker play games, a gas station, a liquor store, a thrift shop, a Planned Parenthood, Java Jive (the coffee shop), a tech store, and a gym. 

We also have a shoe store, the hunting goods store and Guitar Palace that Skulker and Ember take over in Reign Storm, the U-Ship Box Store the Box Ghost takes over, a barber and a hardware store.

There is a hair salon, tanning salon, and nail salon, where Paulina frequents. There is also Elmer’s Pharmacy, a dentist office, a law office, the TV repair store, butcher shop, and pet store (which we see next to each other in an episode), a toy store, and a vet office.

Government buildings include City Hall, a public library, a court house, a DMV, a bus station (for all mass transit in the city), a community center (likely where town halls are located and other smaller events; Ida plays bingo here every week), and a retirement home. 

There is also the post office, Amity Park Fire Department, a bank, the 24K Jewelry shop, a nearby ice cream shop, and another Nasty Burger location (this is the one right by Casper High that the trio usually hangs at). Also an animal shelter, a grocery store, and a pizza joint.

Education: there is a preschool and daycare, the elementary school, a playground/park, the middle school (yes, a Beetlejuice reference), and Casper High. Casper High campus also has the track, a fieldhouse, and the football field. 

Moving towards Amity Park Mall:

Bucky’s Music Mega Store, an apartment complex, Amity Park Police Department, a bookstore, doctor clinic, gas station, a Denny’s (where Phight Club happens), Material Grill restaurant, the mini golf course and bowling alley, Freddy Fazbear’s (which is actually a horror video game, but here it’s a kids pizza place like Chuck E. Cheese), a furniture store, a party supply store, and the movie theater (which is Marmel’s Multiplex 22, Amity Park Multiplex, and Googolplex Cinemas...it seems that they go to the same movie theater throughout the series and the names just change, or these could also be other movie theaters in the area (like near the college campus). I just picked Multiplex 22 cause it sounded very mall-y).

Along the interstate, there’s a pawn shop, a publishing house (which somehow prints all 5 of Amity Park’s newspapers), a homeless shelter, the diner, Safe House Motel, a laundromat, the 89¢ Store (a nod to Fanning the Flames), and the car dealership.

Also near the mall is Amity Arena, which hosts concerts, sports events, and other large entertainment events. There is a hotel near both the arena and the hospital (the one that isn’t abandoned and haunted). Towards the outskirts of the hospital, there’s a trailer park; north a few blocks is the TV station, where News 4 is headquartered. There’s also a construction site near Amity Arena, but that kinda went out the window when Undergrowth hit. 

On the other side of town, we have:

A-Mart, a convenience store. I named it like this because it can be like an offshoot of KMart, but A for Amity! 

Floody Waters, right off the interstate.

North of Floody Waters, East of Casper High, we have the main residences: the Foley household and only a couple blocks away is Fenton Works. 

There’s also another gas station and the Amity Park Radio Station nearby. There’s also a private school near ultra posh Polter Heights, but the A-Listers attend Casper High because the private school doesn’t have a football or cheerleading team.

Moving into Polter Heights and the surrounding area:

The Polter Heights Golf Course and Country Club are exclusive to those in the neighborhood, as well as their private neighborhood pool; members only. 

The Mayor’s Mansion (eventually Vlad’s) is located in here too.

All of the A-Listers’ houses are of course in this neighborhood, as well as Val’s previous residence and the Fenton’s temporary mansion from Living Large (which is of course right next door to Vlad, but with some distance, because the rich are always socially distancing with their big houses).

Polter Heights is adjacent to a bunch of farmland (this is the midwest, we like cows and stuff), and there is a church close by as well.

Just outside Polter Heights is the Manson Mansion (with Sam’s greenhouse). Lucky for Sam, the Skulk and Lurk Books and an occult shop are just down the street. The Manson residence is also near a funeral home and graveyard (how did Sam get so lucky? Oh, because I love her), a synagogue, Mario’s restaurant, and a dry cleaners. 

We get more spacious as we get away from the center of town! 

Along the shore of Lake Eerie, there are the docks which are home to many warehouses, including the mattress factory.

Also along the shoreline, there is a pier which doubles as an amusement park (think kinda like Navy Pier in Chicago in comparison) and alongside the pier is the public beach area. 

Camp Skull and Crossbones is located on the other side of Lake Eerie, and the fishing area is more on the north side of the lake. Lake Eerie is not one of the Great Lakes, it’s just its own thing in Amity Park. 

Back towards the park, we have event grounds space, which is where Circus Gothica is located, as well as the Meet Swap and flea market. Basically whatever rotating event hits town, it comes right here. Just next door is a theatre (for music, opera, Broadway, etc.). There is also the third and final Nasty Burger location in AP.

This is all surrounding the actual park Amity Park, which has a pond, a big fountain, and also hosts that really big hill that overlooks City Hall.

On the south side, across the bridge and over the interstate is Elmerton, where Val currently is resided. 

All the other blocks are filled with more office buildings, apartment complexes, houses, and businesses, but all of the main places are already listed and placed. 

Finally, yes, I did name some places for myself and my friends because they’re great and they deserve it. These include Steph’s (mine) Occult Shoppe, Nick’s Liquor Emporium (@ecto-american), Lexx R Us Toystore (@lexosaurus and appropriately named after the Lexxpocalypse), Laz’s Law Offices LLC (@kinglazrus), Dee’s Dentistry (@qlinq-qhost​), Lily’s Looks Thrift Store (@dannyphantomisameme​), Ceci’s Funeral Home (@ceciliaspen​), Vic’s Amusement Park (@babypop-phantom​), and Reverie Books (@wastefulreverie​). 

[kiatheinsomniac]

G O D S A U

Defluxit Cieux (Faded Heavens)

Realm of the tragic gods, their environments reflect their struggles which have overcome many parts of themselves.

Soul for Sale

Arno: God of the arts (also mourning and justice)

In life, she had been the greatest artist: her pieces were in galleries and noble’s homes all over the world for their photo-like realism. Everyone knew her name, knew at least ten of her works. Her art graced every gallery and inspired millions.

But this came at a price.

(Y/n) had sold her soul to the god of the arts in exchange for five years to become the greatest artist history would ever see. There had been a few rules: no cheating death when it came knocking and she could only dedicate herself to art and art alone — she had sold her soul to him so no one else could have her.

She had once painted canvases but, when she died, she had painted the floor under the crushing weight of a chandelier at a venue.

The artist had been confused, to begin with. She wondered and wondered until the world faded to black, worried that she had become lost.

But, she had found herself standing in a stream of wine among the dark mist of the world between the flesh and the world of the spirit. She followed that stream, staining her skin as her feet sloshed through it, until it led her to a grand door.

Upon crossing the threshold, labouring to push the heady door open, she was greeted by slow clapping.

“Here’s the great artist at last.” A man’s voice called out with a smile.

There, seated on a throne, was the god she had sold her soul to. He wore rich clothing in deep blues and the room seemed to have a midnight glow to it. Everything looked like it had been pulled from the Baroque period and (Y/n) adored it.

She hurried over to the throne and fell to her knees at the steps, bowing her head.

“Thank you.” She whispered, voice trembling in awe, “I’ve made my home among history books.”

“And were you satisfied?” He leaned forwards to capture her chin with his fingers, raising her eyes to meet his.

A series of memories flickered through her head like the flashes of cameras she had known so well in life. Canvas tearing, paint splattering, glasses being smashed, statues’ clay faces being smeared and smothered, soft pillows and wet cheeks, hours spent sitting down in the shower.

“I was.” She replied. The god smiled knowingly and released her chin, leaning back then looking down at her.

“You can’t lie to me, (Y/n). I’ve been watching you since we made that deal.”

“All the time?” Her eyes widened. He tossed his head around playfully as he thought.

“Most of the time.” He reached for a glass of red wine which seemed to have appeared from nowhere. “You’ll be taken away for the next hour or so before we begin.”

“Begin what?” She furrowed her brows.

“We had a deal. Deals are only made when there is a benefit for both parties, non?” A french accent slipped past his lips as he regarded her with a sense of melancholy almost.

“I let you slip past my fingers once and now you’ve come back to me, bound yourself to me. I won’t let you leave again. You’ll be satisfied this time, I promise.” He reached out to cup her face, thumb caressing her cheek affectionately.

Her eyes widened slightly as she was pulled to her feet. Statues of marble, cold as snow and soft as cotton, plucked her up by her arms and began carrying her away.

“What do you mean?” She blurted out, confused.

“Welcome home.” He simply smiled. Her dark brows furrowed over her steel blue eyes, even more confused than before.

—————

The Gods were less divine than they wished to seem. They were immortal, powerful, yes. But they were always victim to their own emotions. Fear that she would leave had devoured him, longing for her to return had tortured him and regret for ever letting her go in the first place had haunted him for nearly three decades.

But she was back now and he wouldn’t lose her again.

So, she sat at his feet. Black silk pooled around her, the dark colour a striking contrast against her pale skin. Sterling painted a thin layer around her ankles and wrists, the thinnest and strongest of chains connecting her to him, phasing through whatever object she may try to break them with.

A silver band, encrusted with glittering garnets decorated her ring finger.

In the flesh that came with new life, she had forgotten who she had been in spirit: the goddess of desire and fixation. She had been married to the god of the arts but, being the divinity of desire, nothing was ever enough. She had snuck away from him to lead a life among living mortals, leaving behind everything in search of more. But she hadn’t been able to change her nature of fixation: art. It was her passion.

In flesh as in spirit, she had been willing to do anything to harness the most beautiful art that the world had to give. To begin with, she had collected it. But it wasn’t enough. She began to create her own art, but it wasn’t good enough. She eventually began to pray to the god of the arts, hoping he would bless her with all the skill she needed to be the very best.

This is how he had found her again. For years, he had been grief stricken by the disappearance of his wife, mourning her and longing for her to return. She had left him as so many others had. However, in finding her, he had come up with a new idea: to trick her into binding herself to him so that she would never leave him again.

Everything had gone to plan and the only catch was the five years in which he had to wait for her. But she was here now. And she wouldn’t leave.

Her head fell against his knee and he reached down to stroke her hair affectionately. She hummed and turned her face to him. Her hair had grown a lot since she had died to be with him again: it now fell to her waist in loose curls and she realised that her new desire was him. Her chin became propped on his knee while she looked at him over the thick book on his lap.

The pages were battered and worn: as old as the first play, the first note of a song, the first sign of art.

“I’m tired.” She mumbled against his leg, feeling him smile, even without looking up. She could hear the pages of the book close before he leaned down to pull her onto his lap, her silk skirts pouring over the both of them like black gold.

She rested her head against his shoulder while her hand went up to gently caress the side of his face. He pushed her hair back behind her ear and smiled softly at her as she nuzzled her face against him.

“I want to start writing plays.” She hummed as he lifted her up bridal style and carried her out of the throne room.

“No you don’t.” He chuckled softly, allowing servants to open any doors that stood in his way while his wife leaned against his chest. He knew that if she started writing, she wouldn’t be able to stop and it would consume her. “Why don’t we get you some more paintings?”

She smiled contentedly at the idea of this, “I want ones with flowers and women in pretty satin dresses.” She mused as he sat her down on the bed and delicately slid the dark dress off her body, the midnight silk slipping over her creamy skin, leaving her in deep burgundy lace.

She sat there patiently, picturing what paintings she could add to her vast collection while Arno undressed himself.

(Y/n) was often mistaken for the goddess of art, leaving people to believe Arno was the god of theatre and music. But this misconception was created by art being the fixation goddess’s very fixation. She sat and pondered over how many people still believed it. She felt the mattress dip and turned over to cuddle up to her lover, feeling his large hands splay down her back soothingly, pressing her against his body.

She laid there, in the comfort of their romantically lit room, thinking. She was adorned in rich fabrics and fine jewels every day but she wanted more, needed more, desired more. Yet she also desired nothing more than him at once. It was a complex balance which she was yet to figure out.

“Arno?” She murmured against his chest. He tilted his head down to show that she had his attention. (Y/n) shifted slightly to prop her chin on his chest in order to meet those dark brown eyes. “Why did I leave? All I want is you but all I want is more? Why did I leave you behind?”

He let out a thoughtful sigh as his eyes closed in order to piece his mind together. They had already established that she could recall nothing of her previous life with him, just the life which she spent as a mortal.

“Because you’re difficult to please, chérie; and it’s not your fault. Your desires and fixations are at war — they go perfectly yet clash at the same time. I failed to give you my attention: I neglected you, failed to show my love to you, failed to even give you more than an hour of my time per week. With your desire gone, your fixation took over and you left to chase a life of art.”

He watched her (e/c) orbs fill with tears and her lower lip tremble. “I’m sorry that I left you for all those years. I didn’t know.”

He pushed her hair behind her ear, coaxing her to lay her head against his chest. His fingers glided down her arm to the silver cuffs that were melted onto her immortal skin — no latch nor key could open them.

“Don’t apologise. It’s ok now because I won’t repeat my mistake. And I’m never letting you out of my sight again.”

—————

The story varies from here: some say that they continued to live happily, others say that he had put her in a trance so that she wouldn’t leave and some even say he killed her after that moment. Only the gods themselves know.

[timelords-13]

It’s a Good Time

I decided that with the move to this account and the writing I’ve been doing that I should repost this story here. And of course a huge thank you to @blackaquokat​ for helping me with this fic, I seriously can’t thank them enough.

This follows the events of Who killed Markiplier and Wilford Motherloving Warfstache as Y/N (The DA), Wilford, and Abe the Detective go to Disney World for a much needed day of fun.

Playlist of music that accompanies the fic, AO3

For the DA, life had been rough the past couple of weeks,

Or was it months? Time had felt so different from the other side of the mirror that it was hard to tell.

Getting used to being back in a living body after decades of being trapped in that mirror-scape had been no easy task. It took a week before they could talk and they still refused to go anywhere near a mirror. It wasn’t until Wilford reintroduced them to Mickey Mouse that they began to open up.

Back before that dreadful party, Mark had invited the DA out to the theatre to see Steamboat Willie, which was recommended by one of his many industry contacts. That night in 1928 had connected them with Mickey, such an endearing character who loved music and just wanted to help people.

Wilford had the wonderful idea for a Disney Vacation to help cheer them up. After some badgering, Abe agreed that the three of them deserved something good after all that they’d been through.

Mark, whom had reconnected with the DA a week prior, took them shopping for clothes to wear on their vacation. He helped them pick out an all white Mickey themed outfit designed for the celebration after the DA explained that they avoided black because of their time in the void.

Thanks to Wilford’s reality warping the three arrived at the gates of the Magic Kingdom in Florida without so much as taking a plane (the DA is still a bit wary about them).

“Well, what are we waiting for? Let’s go grab some ears and enjoy ourselves!” Wilford exclaimed as he rushed into the Park.

Abe and the DA looked at each other and smiled at Wilford’s obvious glee.

“Let’s make sure he doesn’t get into any trouble. Shall we, my beautiful partner?” Abe said holding out his arm for The DA to take.

They blushed as they linked their arm into his and walked to the emporium.

As they stepped through the door, Wilford rushed up to meet them with three pairs of ears in his hands: Stitch Ears for the DA, Flynn Ryder Ears for Abe, and the Cheshire Cat Ears for Wilford. With the ears bought and placed on their heads the three set out towards Tomorrowland and The Carousel of Progress.

But not before seeing the Mickey and Minnie 90th Birthday celebration in front of the castle.

The music blared as the floats came around Walt Disney Circle. When the floats stopped, the singers and dancers began grabbing people from the crowd to dance and Wilford jumped at the chance to dance on the float with Mickey and Minnie, bringing The DA and Abe with him.

The three of them danced and sang. Well, Wilford and the DA danced. Abe just kind of bounced his shoulders to the beat and swayed side to side. The singers put the mic in front of the DA and Wilford as they sang “M-I-C K-E-Y M-O-U-S-E.”

Before the Parade ended, Wilford took The DA’s picture with Mickey and Minnie and waved to them as they left the courtyard.

The trio made their way to the Carousel of Progress which excited the DA more than anything. They could actually see how the world had changed while they were in the mirror over time and not all at once. The DA observed the performance, fully encapsulated by the progress of a century passing through the eyes of this single family.

“Did you enjoy the show, gorgeous?” Abe asked as the three of them walked out of the circular theatre.

“It was amazing. Seeing how much things have changed while I was in the mirror was one thing, but actually being able to see the advancement? That was incredible!” The DA raved as they got in line for another show called Mickey’s Philharmagic.

Mickey’s Philharmagic was the perfect blend of The DA’s love for classical music with the best of Disney projects (which they spent the last two weeks binging after Wilford mentioned the new Mickey Mouse cartoons, opening them up to a new Wonderful World of Disney). They laughed as Donald was thrust in and out of these great musical numbers trying to get Mickey’s Sorcerer hat back and quietly hummed along to the classical rendition of the Mickey Mouse theme.

After Mickey’s Philharmagic, the trio made their way through Fantasyland to Frontierland and right at the crossroad in between was The Haunted mansion.

“Absolutely not!” Abe said as he hooked Wilford and The DA’s arms with his.

The DA and Wilford agreed as they set off towards Hollywood Studios.

The trio made their way to Hollywood Studios for the second half of their day. And aware of the DA’s newfound love of Metal and Rock music, Wilford brought them to the Rock n Roller Coaster ft. Aerosmith. The music blared through the pounding speakers as the super stretch rocketed through the streets of LA towards the concert pinning them to their seats.

When the ride came to an end they dragged Abe and Wilford on for another round.

The sun had set and Fantasmic was about to begin as Wilford, Abe, and the DA stood right in the center of the amphitheater.

Fantasmic was the DA’s dream come true: watching Mickey as he dreams of fantastic adventures and battles the forces of evil.

When Steamboat Willie appeared, driving his boat across the water after defeating the evil Maleficent they actually clapped and yelled out, “IT’S STEAMBOAT WILLIE!!”

Then as Mickey, the Sorcerer Yensid’s Apprentice, stood atop the mountain top shooting off fireworks into the sky The DA began to tear up, almost overwhelmed with happiness.

As the show ended with Mickey waking up from his dream The DA kissed both Abe and Wilford, basking in the perfect day.

“Thank you, I couldn’t ask for better boyfriends in the entire world.” The Lawyer sleepily said as they began dozing off onto both Abe’s and Wilford’s laps feeling safe and content with the ones they love most.

Notes:

[fan-dumb-trash]

For your consideration: Remile Friends-to-Lovers featuring highschool theater shenanigans and self growth

Part Two Sis Part Three Part Four

Remy and Emile are friends, best friends in fact, but fate has a couple tricks up her sleeve to tear them apart, only to bring them back again. 

This got longer than expected but theres more to the story after this oh yes indeed so buckle up cause part two is gonna be typed tomorrow when it isnt one in the morning so HERE YA GO @happiness-is-regret

Warnings: Divorce, parents fighting, mild panic attack, self depreciation, if there's more let me know!

So its seventh grade aka awkward central because puberty and acne and awkwardness and it's just awful all around and theres lil Remy who is NOT confident at all by anyone's standards

His parents argue a lot and he learned staying quiet is the best way not to get involved or yelled at in the crossfire so yeah

And then you got Emilie who kinda knows what's goin on but not really. He wears tie dye shirts and aviator glasses sometimes until he had to get actual frames over the summer but it was no big cause he was used to glasses anyways

But Emilie is wiser than the other kids and thinks cliques are stupid and he just loves cartoons and english okay stop teasing him for being a lil bit awkward okay STOp

But yeah he doesn't get friends easy and he tries to squirm in other friend groups but it doesn't feel right. Until Remy. Who is incredibly shy believe it or not! They have no classes together but somehow Remy mustered the courage to compliment Emilies pink hair and BOOM FRIENDSHIP

They eat lunch together. Some days it's in comfortable silence and other times its complaining about teachers or PE miles or this brat kid who vandalized a bathroom stall

And Remy starts warming up and realizing maybe the whole world isn't against him. Just because his home is a literal war zone doesn't mean being friends with Emile is doomed.

At the end of seventh grade the duos lunchtime friendship is going great! Emile is starting to get into cartoons and their convos are “OMG OKAY SO VOLTRON SEASON 2 IS OUT AND IM SCARED REMY I WANT TO CRY FOR MY SPACE CHILDREN ZARKON CAN YEET HIMSELF OFF A CLIFF AND-” “Woah their Em, slow it down sis”

As Remy gets more comfortable there is more teasing and nicknames and laughing but they dont hug and Emile isn't super affectionate but hugs are a thing for friends right???

One day on a weekend it's pretty bad for Remy at home. His parents are yelling and its loud and his breathings picking up and his eyes are shut and he's crying because is it his fault??? Why can't they stop stop stop STOP!

And he has to get out because he cant take it hearing they two people who he loves most fight with each other when they are supposed to love each other and his little brother Janus is sleeping thank god but he needs OUT right fucking now

So he hops out his window and runs. Two houses down and around the corner there's an open field that should probably have a house or a park but low income neighborhoods be like that sometimes ya know?

He runs in the field but then there's trees and a little path but wheres the end and the sun is setting now so he sits and looks at the sky and cries

Emile likes his peace and quiet. Hes and only child but his house gets cluttered with his parents (DOT AND LARRY FITE ME) and their thespian friends on the weekends especially around showtime and tec week so he walks in the field.

So when he comes across Remy he screeches and cusses and they're both apologizing and it's a mess but wait was Remy crying?!?!

So Emile is concerned and sits him back down and they talk. Remy says his parents are probably going to get a divorce and how they've been fighting and all that and Emile starts to understand why he's so sheltered

Remy's crying again so Emile asks “Hey, You can say no but can i hug you?” And Remy nods so they hug and they melt right into itm and they stay there for a while and watch the sunset.

From then on they are attached to the hip. Nothing can separate them. Emile invites Remy over for dinner and out to see his parents shows at the community theater and its fun! Remy kinda gets to be a kid and he has sas now! He sees its okay to be a bit absurd with Larry and how jokes are fine with Dot.

The boys are in the field again after dinner and Emile is talking about Dot and Larry, and Remy cant help but be envious. They're all so happy and perfect and he’ll never get that. He goes home and the glitter fades and he sleeps with music to drown out the shouting but its still there.

Remy says “I wish my parents were like yours. I wish I had that. It's not fucking fair Em”

Emile says “I wish I knew how to help… but I can't. All I can do is offer you a slice of normal and hope you aren't allergic” To which they both laugh. But the insecurity sticks. Remy wonders if he's just going to mess things up later or if him and Emile stop being friends what will happen

And it haunts him. Its summer and his parents get a divorce, but the yelling in person is replaced with battles in court and over text. He has to go to mediation a couple times and Emile is there the next day with icecream and steven universe

Emile starts to notice things. The way Remy's eyes are filled with fire as he banters with Larry or when he rants about things he's passionate about. The way he runs so fast in field like nothing can catch him not even the wind itself. The way his whole face glows when he laughs or how when it's silent with them and the sky, he closes his eyes and hums a song he doesn't know.

And he realizes he's in love and he's so scared because Remy doesn't need romance he needs stability. His world is crumbling and he needs his best friend. And Emilie hides it and surprises himself. Remy doesn't notice the way Emiles hugs last longer or the way he sighs as he walks away. He doesn't notice the stars. His mind is on other things. Remy doesn't have time to feel the same or explore feelings so he doesn't.

Eighth grade things go as normal. Emile is still hopelessly in love. Some nights he cries and some nights he thinks his feelings are finally gone. Some nights Remy sleeps over and they sneak into his moms room and but on stage makeup.

Emile almost kissed him when Remy made him a Jake and Finn card for his birthday. And it was hella cute and cheesy and had “love u babe” on the inside and “happy birthday, bitch” on it and it was classic.

But yeah he totally wasn't disappointed it wasn't Bubbline on the card what???

But then things just… stopped.

Remy stopped going to the field on weekends. He was busy when Emilie wanted to hang out. Em was worried at first that something was wrong at home and that he was lying until he saw Remy around at school with other kids. He was growing his hair out and had a leather jacket and when Emile said hi Remy smiled tight, nodded, and continued to talk to his new friends.

Then he noticed how they were the kids who liked sports or girls or always laughed loud in the cafeteria. He noticed how Remy's sass grew into straight up ego and how his confidence wasn't just with Emile it was with EVERYONE

People waved to him as he walked by. Everyone was “babe” “hun” “sweetie” and “sister” and Emilie felt less special.

And not Eighth Grade was nearly over and Emilie had lost his best friend to the rest of the world. Yes he was happy that Remy was confident and Yes he was happy he made new friends.

But back when Remy needed him, back when they dazzling smile was meant for him, back when the problems were so big you needed two people not just yourself- Emilie could hang on to Remy

But now that Remy didn't need him, he was left for trash. Emilie was heartbroken. He swore to himself he wouldn't let another boy break his heart to the point where cartoons couldn't even cheer him up. He cried when Ruby and Sapphire got married and when Bubbline kicked ass and he prayed for the day when he would have that.

Summer was torture and he never saw Remy in the field. Little did he know Remy was there, just in the trees or wandering at nights when his mom came home yelling and cussing. Emile thought the pain of the divorce was over when Remy was going to court once every 6 months and to family counseling weekly but did it help? No.

Highschool came and Remy climbed to social ladder. He hid the bags under his eyes with sunglasses and kept his pep and sass with starbucks coffee. Combat boots to make him taller.

And Emilie was still alone until Patton came along with Roman. They sat together and then Logan and Virgil joined. Sloane and Corbin who are juniors swung on by. Kai and Elliot would join them the next year and together they became the theatre troupe.

Emilie felt whole with this diverse group of many passions and interests and he couldn't help but smile more. He didn't feel so alone. But part of him still longed for that old friendship he has lost- but there was enough going on to forget it.

Emilie didn't notice Remy staring at him with his fiery eyes when his own friend group were so loud they didn't pay him mind. Remy started to see how the tie die pink haired boy grew up and moved his children with dignity and didn't take their tomfoolery. He saw how he would catch conflicts and mediate them. He saw his goofiness shine through all his actions. And he started to care for this new Emile, but also remember when it was just the two of them. New thoughts lead Remy to think it was him holding Emile back from this all along.

He began to think Emilie was better off without him dragging him down with his million problems. So he too began to embrace to noise and forget.

Next it was Sophomore year when the universe threw them back at each other...

[greensconnor]

hssca mc facts. baby time

i’m very sorry for the late reply to this but i was like “i’ll respond to this tomorrow” like 2 weeks ago and then i just didn’t

hssca mc: vivian marlowe

how tall are they?

look i haven’t been freshman aged for a Long time and idk how tall kids are anymore but as an adult she and her twin are both 6′0″ do i can safely say she is Tall for a child (john mulaney vc and everything)

how do they tend to dress?

vivian “if you perceive me i will literally have to die” marlowe just wants to look Normal okay. also she’s baby butch aes so lots of big, often fuck-ugly jackets, plaid/flannel, the same like 3 pairs of jeans and assorted flare-leg pants, big stompy boots…. literally anything that makes her physical form hard to gauge

do they like how they look?

she’s like what? 14? if someone looks at her for too long she’s like I Have To Get Plastic Surgery Immediately Or I Will Be Pelted With Tomatoes Like Quasimodo but the further into highschool she gets the more she stops caring so by the end of it she’s a lot more confident.

are they an only child or do they have any siblings?

she has a twin brother, philip, although she’s the oldest by like 5 minutes and she never. lets. him. forget. i also hc that their parents have fostered a few other older kids before them and they were the first ones they permanently adopted when they had a stable enough household to care for babies, so sometimes they get visits from those kids but they don’t rlly consider them family since they didn’t grow up knowing them, they’re more like family friends?

are they a morning person or night owl?

neither ): vivian can’t stay up too late without feeling sleepy and she also hates waking up early, but she typically tends to prefer mornings or daytime when it’s sunny!

are they a cat person or a dog person?

she always thought she was a cat person until she adopted sammy, her dog, and now she’s fully 100% dog mother of the century. she still likes cats but she has a newfound appreciation for dogs, especially the big, fluffy kind that seem intent on smothering her with cuddles.

got any favourite foods?

LOVES her parents pancakes but is also a really big fan of licorice which surprises people constantly. ajay and rory especially like to take the piss out of her for this but she knows its all in jest, plus if she brings licorice to theatre group meet ups then no one else will touch them except sometimes skye

how about favourite drinks?

MILKSHAKES all the way she loves chocolate milkshakes especially but every now and then she can be convinced to swap out for strawberry… not often tho

what are their favourite movies/tv shows?

going green or w/e as established by canon but i also thinks she probably likes things like the crown & the flame and then she stanned season 1 of riverdale but she had to quit season 2 after the musical episode she couldn’t do it. also she really likes disney/animated movies in general.

do they have any hidden talents?

acting is a very Visible talent i think but other than that not really? she has a bit of a useless talent for free-handing straight lines that she perfected because philip stole her ruler one year and she never bothered to get it back

do they believe in love at first sight?

yes… she’s 14 and romance is new and exciting and she likes to boast she fell in love with skye at first sight which makes her blush like… a lot… but !! either way, vivian is young and optimistic n of course she believes in true love and love at first sight, although philip and amber’s whole relationship kind of shook that for her

who is their love interest?

she’s dating skye! they’re very cute together and getting with skye is kind of how vivian came out to her family! she did have a crush on rory (and was very obvious about it) before highschool but she was really cagey about it because she wasn’t ready to be out, but now she’s really happy being in a relationship with skye!!!

what are they afraid of?

she’s afraid of raccoons and possums which skye thinks is hilarious, but how are you supposed to handle them! what are you supposed to do! over the hedge haunts her dreams! she also tends to be afraid of specific birds like magpies and crows/ravens.

what are their guilty pleasures?

she LOVES those bad disney movies. u know. the sequels that went direct to videos. the disney channel originals like radio rebel or whatever its called. she and philip sometimes spend sadtime sundays (if one of them has had a bad week and needs to Wallow) watching marathons of that kind of stuff.

what was their dream job as a kid? is it still their dream? 

she wanted to be a knight and alas…. rory sniped her role… now her dream is pretty much to get into professional acting, both for stage and for screen depending on where opportunities arise, but she would still like to wear a cool suit of armor one day and look as badass as kenna rys in it

have they ever broken a bone?

she’s broken her arm once when she, rory and philip built a treehouse in the marlowe’s back yard. she was helping her dad and she slipped and fell. luckily, the treehouse still got built, but with extended safety precautions this time.

have they ever been in trouble with the law?

no she’s only baby but she will in trouble if brian crandall comes anywhere near his baby sister while she’s on watch like a rabid guard dog. she’s not afraid to bust both his kneecaps

+ three other random facts about them!

she’s not really a big fan of musical theatre, she only really likes cats (2019) because it’s just so wildly stupid, her celebrity crush is stephanie beatriz and she’s actually decent at sports because she used to help philip practice!

ask me about my choices mcs!

[frankpunisher]

Rules: Tag 10 followers you want to know better

tagged by: tessa ( suh dude) @ilnyckj​

I tag: god i wish i had friends im so physically exhausted i cant think WAit i camee back at the end man! @aaronabrams

Name: zak “sweet gee” billvloomis 

Star sign: scorpoi

Height: 4′11″ and a half

Middle name: alexander

Put your music on shuffle. What are the first 4 songs to pop up?

shout // tears for fears

futile devices // sufjan stevens

wonderful wonderful // the killers

history // sons of an illustrious father

Grab the closest book to you and turn to page 23. What’s line 17? “if i hear he’s dead, no longer among the living, then i’ll come to the native land i love, raise his grave-mound, build his honours high with the full funeral rites he deserves- and give my mother to another husband.” (The Odyssey, trans. R. Fagles) 

Ever had a poem or song written about you? yes several and theyre bad and mean 

When was the last time you played air guitar? again, never have, never Will, 

Who is your celebrity crush? im gay dont mke me do this

What’s a sound you hate, and one you love? friction. like certain materials rubbing, love really low notes tho, esp on bass guitars

Do you believe in ghosts? yeah im haunted

How about aliens? yeah dude theres so many suns and things out there im sure theres other life and stuff man

Do you drive? not allowed right now but i Can (i hav epilepsy) 

If so have you ever crashed? yeah once but it wasnt my fault, they turned in front of me really fast without signallinh 

What was the last book you read? the odyssey and iason and the argonauts

Do you like the smell of gasoline? y.yes

What was the last movie you saw? i watched indiana jones n the temple of doom the other day but if u mean recent movies then i cant help u. im seeing venom with my roommate next week tho im really excited man cause like ive nver been to a theatre and i dont really know whayt to expecr and stuff or if its all fancy and cool or whatevr 

Do you have any obsessions right now? archer, i know that anon like told me why im a pos for watching it man but man im a sunny blog or whatever... so.... im still gonna like watch it or whatever... and i kind of really love it... so...

Do you tend to hold grudges against people who have done you wrong? no dude im like a scorpio or whatever so we do for like a few weeks and then we just assume it  was like our fault and sht and go into some self loathing

In a relationship? hahahahah no but if you remember last timw i said Maybe but if you like ask me off anon ill like tel you. whats up with that.. same situation as always!

[callmetippytumbles]

Pick a song for every letter in your URL

I know I am late AF with this post, so much for that resolution.  I have finished the Spotify playlist I made for this days ago, but I just have not sat down and written this part. I am doing it now. This post and all subsequent productive posts are brought to you by the new ADHD meds that I am testing out on a Sunday.

I was tagged by @lizzybeth1986 and @maxattack-powell. If you tagged me as well, I am sorry I did not mention you here, it got lost in my activity feed.

I am not going to tag anyone else, because I am hella late, but if you want to do this tag feel free to do so and tag me.

Here is the list.  Yes, I talk about the tracks because I am extra like that.  I used to do music reviews in college and I still like doing that. The music review part is below the “Keep reading”.  I made a whole playlist though so I will not link to any songs. See below.

C--Cadillac by Miguel This song is fun and one of my favorites from the Get Down soundtrack. I watched this during that dance competition scene, and I too would like to do the Hustle to this song in a scene-stealing dress.  A--Alright by Kendrick Lamar This song gets heavy play.  Especially if I am just going through it and I just need to be encouraged.  Sometimes all you need to hear is "We gon' be alright" to make it. Love this song. L--Lovely Day by alt-J Okay, so there are a bunch of covers of this song.  I love the original by Bill Withers. I like the Jill Scott version. I chose to share this one.  I think it is because of the tone and feel that this version brings as opposed to the others.  First, it's sonically different.  The other versions are upbeat and lean into that feeling of the song. This one doesn't do that.  It's haunting. The song plays like everything in your life is shit. Just terrible but because this person is in your life you can see the light at the end of the tunnel, and you can make it through.  This song is not something you play in anticipation of the beginning of a good day. Instead, the song is something that you play to make it through that day. (Many TRR fans will connect to that feeling. It should be on all of your angsty playlists.) L--Lookin Ass by Young Money, Nicki Minaj Look I know men can be trash. I like to play this when I need a reminder.  The n-word is all over this song.  If that is not your ministry, then this song is not for you.  I like it because its a woman calling men out that want to judge women but are in no position to do so. I live for that.

M--M I L K by Leikeli47 This song is perfect for working out and just feeling yourself.  I play this when I am working out but need a reminder that I am working out for me. The base and beat is just hypnotic and can pace a run or a speedwalk. E--Every Man Has a Woman Who Loves Him by Yoko Ono Say what you want about Yoko Ono, you have to admire her artistry.  I like her music. This is one of my favorite songs. When I read reviews of Double Fantasy, a lot of them shit on Yoko Ono's contributions even though she is on ALL of the tracks, produced the tracks (including the tracks that Lennon leads), and wrote/co-wrote them.  Double Fantasy is intended and created as a joint album. It was designed to be a conversation.  That's why the tracks alternate.  That aside, I am drawn this particular song.  The straightforward lyrics, and that guitar that echoes and chimes in the background.  The music, like the actual organization of the instruments on the track, is impressive. The instruments from synthesizers to the base, the guitars blend in a way that is layered but not excessive or cluttered. This is a track that is very well suited to Ono. Her vocals match the mood of the song. The song is a delicate song about a woman and led by one. Definitely deserves a listen.

T--That's All by Genesis The song is mesmerizing.  The grand piano, to the drums to the base build to make this constant pace that sticks with you.  It has excellent repeat value.  Phil Collins vocals really match the frustration of the lyrics. I--I'll Call U Back by Erykah Badu This track is on one of Erykah's mixtapes.  This song is an exhale.  Everything from the beat to her voice, to the mood, is about chilling.  Erykah is very unbothered on this track. She'll call you when she calls you.  A song that is this deliberately mellow could easily meander and play for several minutes, but that isn't what happens here.  It's very short.  That is a deliberate choice too.  She is not going to spend a lot of time or energy to reclaim her time.  Unlike Lookin' Ass which is about telling a man off aggressively, this is shooing someone away and going back to doing you. Play this track when a debt collector tries to call you and fuck up your day. It's fun. P--Plastic 100°C by Sampha Sampha is the kind of artist that has an incredibly unique voice that is used a lot for features.  He was the man singing along with Solange (who is a Cancer like me, won't stop claiming that) on “Don't Touch My Hair”. Also, he features a lot on SBTRKT tracks (like “Something Goes Right”).  His features are good, but his solo songs deserve way more shine than I feel they get.  This song has a sense of drama to it even is the instrumentation is really delicate and lush in contrast. It was written after he lost both parents to cancer and he found a lump in his throat while his career was growing.  Before I found out about the events of his life that inspired this song I kept thinking of intense vulnerability, how scary that really is but opening up and exposing yourself despite that.  He sings "It's so hot I've been melting out here/I'm made out of plastic out here/You touched down in the base of my fears." You hear the panic in his voice. It's a gorgeous song.  Like its waiting to be turned into a songfic. P--Phantom Punch by Sondre Lerche This is kind of a departure from his usual very thoughtfully arranged, very romantic fare.  This man is a FUBU romantic.  He is a romantic that writes for romantics. This song is still about someone who is infatuated with someone.  It's just really lively with a focus on electric guitars and synthesizers.  It makes you as giddy and filled with energy as Sondre is.   Y--You Come Through by PJ Harvey I am a person that likes a ballad, plenty of my favorites come from artists that are not known for them.  I think why I enjoy if not prefer ballads from artists that do not always set out to do them because it's like being let in on a secret.  You are seeing an artist expose themselves in a way they don't usually don't.  This is one of those tracks.  PJ Harvey is a force of nature.  You are more confronted by her work than you are entertained.  This song is entirely different.  It could be viewed as a confession of love and mourning a love lost or even both. The lyrics leave a lot of room for interpretation.  What is unquestionable is the vulnerability that she conveys during the performance of this track.  The track is bare and stripped so that her vocals are the focus and not the music backing them.  Her vocals are softer and restrained as opposed to at full force. This combination creates the effect that you get as a listener that you are an interloper on her private thoughts and emotions as well as becoming as vulnerable and exposed as she is. It's beautiful.

T--Transit by Robin Hannibal I noticed that I chose a lot of deceptively simple songs that are quite complex, like vanilla.  This track leads with the drums.  You hear the drums in the track before the keyboard or Robin's vocals.  The lyrics are about a complicated relationship. "Break up, just to make up" are some of the words to this song.  While the relationship described is complicated, the arrangements don't seem that way.  The song doesn't sound fraught or in a state of panic.  Robin is not in any kind of emotional anguish while performing this track.  It's calmer and mellower.   U--Until Then by Broadcast Until Then is a song on an album full of beautiful, stand out tracks. The Noise Made by People is a delightful album and worth a listen.  It's very nostalgic without going full-on throwback in a way that seems like a poorly executed 60's costume.  The album feels like it should be the score and soundtrack to some kind of play, but it isn't.  Until Then feels the most like a track that could be sung in a theatrical production.  The climax just hit, and all of the characters have reached ruin, and this is the song they are all singing before the plot tracks their recovery from said ruin.  This could be a reprise sung by a musical theatre group or sung on the album by Trish Keenan.  Both work. M--My Love by Jill Scott I have to say; I do not really like songs that intro with a conversation break and not the song starting.  I can do a quick sample but do not interrupt the music.  I am here for the music.  I can make an exception for this song.  My Love is about a woman who finds out a man that he may have been on again/off again with is marrying another woman and she is confused by this.  I may have played this on repeat after the TRR1 finale.  Halle may have too.  Jill croons "My love is deeper, tighter/Sweeter, higher, flyer" comparing herself to the woman the man chose to marry but this is quickly followed by "Didn't you know this?" like he should have known better. It's not mournful like "I miss this man so much." Jill don't play that.  The tone is more like "you dared to choose her and not me, and you knew better."  It's poetic, soulful and lush.  Even if Soul is not your thing, this song could still find its way to your catalog. B--Blind by TV on the Radio TV on the Radio is what happens when you let art nerds start a band. This song is on the Young Liars EP.  It's the longest song on the playlist, clocking in at over 7 minutes.  This song uses that time to kind of lumber around the issue presented in the lyrics.  It's about a guy who suspects his girlfriend may or may not be cheating on him. The words go through all of the questions, the doubt, action and inaction that happens when confronted with that kind of situation. This track features organs, a droning beat that builds as lead singer Tunde Adebimpe sings with a voice filled with melancholy and ambivalence. It's a compelling track.   L--Lost in the Plot by The Dears If Adebimpe in the last song sings with a voice with melancholy and ambivalence, Murray Lightburn of The Dears sings like is either about to have or recovering from complete emotional upheaval.  His voice is just filled with such intensity and fervor you are forced to reckon with whatever emotions he is dealing with.  This song in particular really showcases this.  By the time he is shouting "It's the same old plot", you are just as over everything as Lightburn is. E--Elephant Woman by Blonde Redhead Elephant Woman is the opening track to Misery is a Butterfly.  The song is about being broken emotionally as well as physically.  It was reportedly inspired about when Blonde Redhead lead singer, Kazu Makino, being thrown off her horse and severely injured as a result.  It grapples with feeling betrayed by something (but can easily apply to someone) you love and struggling with the damage after the fact.  It's set to beautiful and haunting strings and whirling guitars. You ache when Makino delicately sings "Now inside and outside are matching." It's beautifully crafted and magnificent to listen to. S--Sleeping Ute by Grizzly Bear While it feels weird to close a playlist with a song that was an album opener, this just feels right.  If you are someone who likes guitar riffs (looking at you @lizzybeth1986), this song opens with some great ones. It's a song that deals with restlessness and seeking reprieve from chaos.  The arrangement reflects those themes by opening with trashing cymbals and guitars that sound like they are on top of each other and it mellows into a calmer melody as the drums fall back and the guitars come into foreground like the calm after a tumultuous storm.

[rbeatz]

The Floozies Are Better 4 U: An Interview with The Kings of Electro-Funk

The Floozies are Kings of Electro-Funk. I had the opportunity to catch their set on the Mysteryland last year, and I was blown away. The amount of groove inducing electro-funk has me vibing and dancing uncontrollably. They were one of the funkiest groups I’ve seen live, comparing them to the likes of GRiZ, Big Gigantic, Pretty Lights and other all time greats in the Electro-Funk space. Their sound had a bit more natural POP than the aforementioned greats. Electro-Funk is one of my favorite genres, and The Floozies are at the top of my list – their use of eclectic samples while still maintaining a funk rhythm is both impressive and mesmerizing.

The Floozies are made up two brothers – producer/guitarist Matt Hill and drummer Mark Hill. They’ve played the biggest stages, calling their music party rocking funk – energizing dace floors around the world.  All of The Floozies music can be downloaded for free from www.flooziesduo.com. The two are gearing up for their upcoming album, FUNK JESUS, coming this fall.

They recently released their new single, Better 4 U, and it’s FIRE.

Better 4 U is about the moment when you realize you’ve let someone down, bringing yourself to admit to the mistake made. Doing it more than for self-improvement, but also for the sake of the the people that surround you. When you’re down, it’s important to realize that the people around you are then affected. Yourself and the ones around you deserve the best from you, and this will ultimately lead towards a path of happiness.Positivity and love should be your driving force.

I had the pleasure of interviewing these kings of funk below. You know the drill, click the play button on the soundcloud embed and read the interview below to get the FULL The Floozies experience. The first song on the embed below is their new single, Better 4 U. If you’re into as much electro-funk as I am, The Floozies is a MUST LISTEN.

  INTERVIEW:

Where are you guys from and how has that shaped the musicians you are today?

Kansas. We have both been able to learn from teachers and musicians around us throughout our lives. Learning from them has definitely led us to where we are musically.

What instruments did you play when you were younger?

I played trombone, piano, guitar, bass, a bit of banjo, and of course drums. Matt did all the same except he didn’t play trombone or banjo. He can figure his way through any instrument pretty easily though.

Are there an instruments that you currently wish you COULD play?

I really want to learn flugelhorn! It sounds so dark and lovely and the finger method of trumpet/flugel are really intriguing to me, so I bought a flugelhorn. I haven’t had a chance to dive in yet. I think Russ Liquid is going to give me a lesson next time we are together though.

Tell us the story of how you started creating music on your computer?

We played and traveled as a live looping duo at first. For a long time. We just used a guitar and pedal for Matt and I accompanied with drums. It was incredibly difficult, but it had really great moments. The computer came way late as a means to make the live set better, so live computer creation happened basically once we figured out how it worked and saved up enough money.

Producing on the computer has been happening for a long time! I remember Matt making beats on an old casio keyboard with this way ahead of its time loop record function! We were little kids and he was making world class beats on our sisters cheap keyboard haha! i think thats when it started. Then years later, Matt made an album on a computer a long time before we ever tried to recreate it live. He made some really great albums that we never really even shared as the floozies. He is the type of guy that just keeps trying to figure everything out, so naturally, we have continued producing and also using the computer live.

What was your favorite studio moment when producing your new single, Better 4 U?

For me it was the moment Matt sent me the original vocal idea. Just in a voice message to my phone. I was on my way to the gym and I remember listening to it (10 second clip) of its bare form just over and over and over the whole way. I had goosebumps the entire drive.

What do you like to do when you’re simply hanging out – aside from music 

We’ve been best friends since we were babies. Never fought or had problems. So anything really. We like to have our business meetings on the basketball court. We both love playing basketball, exploring cities, seeing cool things. A lot of us hanging out is just sharing ideas and laughing a lot. It’s a dream to tour with each other really.

Who are your musical influences?

Grew up listening to funk bands and some soul (thanks Mom!) such as: kool and the gang, p funk, earth wind and fire, michael jackson, temptations, all the good stuff.

After that, we’ve just pretty much listened to everything we can get! you can find inspiration in so much different music.

I love bluegrass stemming from going to see “The String Cheese Incident” back in the day. Too many to list in that category! We’ve both been influenced by Robert Glasper, Chris Cornell, Lettuce, Rick James, James Brown, D’ Angelo, Tower of Power just to name a few.

Who has been one of your favorite artists to collab with?

Ryan Zoidis from Lettuce. Not only an incredible sax player, but an awesome guy all around. His playing and presence always leave me with a smile.

What are some of your favorite venues to play and why?

All of them have character and beauty individually. We have memories in each one.

What are some of your favorite cities to play-in and why?

All of them have character and beauty individually. Exploring each city has been an incredible experience. I will say we just came back from Portland, Maine, and that whole area is just beautiful and lush and spacious.

Do you have a favorite festival you played this summer?

They were all great, I don’t like to compare moments much if you can’t tell ha. One festival that was different than the others greatly was Electric Forest. We brought out a live band performance for the 1st weekend performance. It was an incredibly challenging and beautiful show for us. The group killed it together and the crowd was really special on that day with us.

What DAW do you use and why?

Logic. It’s what we started with and I think it’s pretty.

You’re a two man group, do each of you have different strengths and weaknesses that play well off each other? 

Yeah. Business wise especially! It seems that everything I lack ability for Matt can handle pretty easily and vice versa. I am really good with logistics and handling that side of it, Matt has a really creative big picture side for artwork, direction, merch, etc. Although there are definitely crossovers. Sometimes an artwork or merch idea will be mine. We have a good ability to share ideas and work them out together most especially. Together we make our best ideas in the end.

Live we are both strongest when together. We feed on each other and have so much fun when we play. We always know when to help each other with cues and stuff when things get musically challenging.

What is your favorite MIDI Controller or instrument to produce with right now?

We just got an Harpejii string instrument and its incredibly cool.

Do you have a key production tip for our young producers out there?

Make your own sounds and have fun with it.

What is your favorite color?

Green

What food do you eat the most?

salad at the moment

Do you have a favorite in-studio snack?

tea or coffee ha

What is your favorite social media platform and why?

I like Instagram because its well run and clean and pictures are neat.

What is next for The Floozies?

Funk Jesus Tour (biggest raddest tour we’ve done) is in a couple weeks and goes all through the fall! Then we have a couple shows in December leading to some rad unannounced NYE week stuff. Right after that is our 2nd Powder Rangers tour which is two weeks every night in ski towns throughout Colorado! Every show sold out last year so that was fun.

Funk Jesus Tour Dates Below

Sept. 28 – Omaha, NE – Sokol Auditorium Sept. 29 – Milwaukee, WI – Pabst Theatre Sept. 30 – Minneapolis, MN- First Avenue Oct. 1 – Iowa City, IA – Blue Moose Oct. 4 – Raleigh, NC -Lincoln Theatre Oct. 6 – Richmond, VA – The National (Click here to get tickets) Oct. 7 – Philadelphia, PA – Theatre Of The Living Arts Oct. 12 – Hartford, CT – Infinity Music Hall Oct. 13 – Boston, MA – Paradise Rock Club Oct. 14 – New York, NY – Bowery Ballroom Oct. 15 – Ithaca, NY – The Haunt Oct. 20 – Grand Rapids, MI – The Intersection Oct. 21 – Detroit, MI – Royal Oak Music Theatre (Click here to get tickets) Oct. 28 – Tulsa, OK – Cain’s Ballroom Oct. 31 – Salt Lake City, UT – Metro Music Hall Nov. 2 – Missoula, MT – Top Hat Nov. 3 – Portland, OR – Wonder Ballroom Nov. 4 – Seattle, WA – The Showbox (Click here to get tickets) Nov. 5 – Arcata, CA – Arcata Theatre Nov. 7 – Sacramento, CA – Harlow’s Nov. 8 – Santa Barbara, CA – Soho Music Club Nov. 9 – San Diego, CA – Music Box Nov. 10 – Los Angeles, CA – El Rey Theatre (Click here to get tickets) Nov. 11 – San Francisco, CA – 1015 Folsom Nov. 16 – Houston, TX – White Oak Music Hall Nov. 17 – Austin, TX – Emo’s Nov. 18 – Dallas, TX – House Of Blues Nov. 19 – Baton Rouge, LA – Varsity Theatre Dec. 7 – Fajardo, PR – Island Of Light Dec. 8 – Fajardo, PR – Island Of Light Dec. 9 – Fajardo, PR – Island Of Light Dec. 10 – Fajardo, PR – Island Of Light

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jesus ok if u insist

1. You woke up naked next to the last person you texted, what would you say?

well that would be the group chat i have w/ @bolkonskys-crazy and @beebop85 so i would be v confused and i’m sure they would be too

2. What’s going on between you and the last person you kissed?

never been kissed :(

3. If your boyfriend or girlfriend was into drugs, would you care?

depends. weed in moderation is fine, but i’d be worried if he did hard drugs or smoked cigarettes or stuff like that

4. Is your last name longer than six letters?

yup, 7 to be exact

5. Was your last kiss drunk or sober?

see question #2

6. Have you ever wanted to have someone but you messed it up?

ALL THE TIME i’m really not good at all with flirting

7. What does your last received text say?

“True”

8. How many times have you kissed the last person you kissed?

see question #2

9. Where was your last kiss at?

see question #2

10. When is the last time you saw your sister?

don’t have one, but i do have a brother

11. What do you drink in the morning?

coffee in any form

12. Where did you sleep last night?

my bed

13. Do you think relationships are hard?

extremely!!! people are so difficult!!!

14. If you could go back and change something in the past 5 months, would you?

i would probably try to get myself to finish all my college applications sooner bc i put it all to the last minute and it was a hot ass mess

15. You’re locked in a room with the last person you kissed, any problems?

see question #2

16. Would you rather it be sunny or rainy?

sunny, my hair gets real frizzy when it rains

17. Do you know anyone with the same middle name as you?

my friend Kirsten from school

18. Are you wearing jeans,sweatpants,or pajama pants?

pajama pants

19. Do you think you will be in a relationship 3 years from now?

i think dating might get a bit easier once i’m in college so i’d like to think so

20. Does anyone like you?

not that i know of??? but i hope so

21. Have you ever kissed someone with a name that starts with an S?

see question #2

22. Is the last person you kissed gay?

see question #2

23. Is there a person you CANNOT stand?

two people come to mind, the guy that sits in front of me in statistics and this sophomore i see at school sometimes. THEY NEVER STOP TALKING and it drives me up a fucking wall 

24. Have you ever considered getting a tattoo?

yeah definitely!!! i want it to be something theatre-related(since i plan on becoming an actor) but i haven’t decided exactly what yet

25. In the past week have you cried?

oh so often, the most recent was yesterday during my therapist appointment

26. What breed was the last dog you saw?

my rottweiler Ruby!!! i lover her!!!

27. Do you dry off in the shower or out of the shower?

the towel rack is like, on the opposite side of the room so i have to get out of the shower to dry off

28. Have you ever kissed a football player?

see question #2

29. Do you think you’re old?

i’m only 17 so no

30. Do you like text messaging?

yes i love it i would die without it

31. What type of day are you having?

a pretty mellow day, school was canceled bc of snow so i’ve just been drinking cocoa and watchin netflix all day

32. Have you ever thought about getting your nose pierced?

nah, facial piercings aren’t really my thing

33. Do you prefer warm or cold weather?

cold

34. Is there a person of the opposite sex who means a lot to you?

ugh so many i can’t name one. boys suck but they can be pretty cool too

35. Would you prefer a relationship or a fling?

relationship, i’m a very all-or-nothing person

36. Are you a simple or complicated person?

very very very complicated

37. What song are you listening to?

“Tears Dry On Their Own” by Amy Winehouse

38. When you say you’re sorry do you mean it?

definitely. i’m v stubborn so i don’t say sorry if i don’t think i’m actually to blame39. Is there a girl that knows everything or almost everything about you?

ha my therapist??? i’m pretty reserved so i don’t share a whole lot of my personal life to m friends40. What made you start liking the person you like now?

jesus idk he’s just… cool??? idk 

41. When did you last receive a text message?

8:47pm42. What is wrong with you right now?

so many things man SHIT I FORGOT TO TAKE MY ADHD MEDS welp there’s one thing that’s wrong with me rn43. How well do you know the last female you texted?

pretty well, I’ve known her for a few years bc of school and we’ve gotten closer reccently bc of shared interests44. Does anyone disgust you? 

no one in my personal life, but Trump is a pretty disgusting human being45. Would you date someone right now if they asked?

hell yeah as long as i’m interested in them

46. Are you in a good mood right now?

yeah i feel pretty calm and chill rn47. Who was the last person you talked to in person?

my dad48. What color shirt are you wearing?

black49. Has someone recently told you something you didn’t want to hear?

not that i can think of50. Anyone you’re giving up on?

not at the moment

51. Do you hate the person you fell hardest for?

nah i don’t hate him but i just wish we could’ve communicated better

52. Have you ever thought about giving up on someone but couldn’t?

yup unrequited love is a bitch, my friends53. Do you like rain?

no fuck rain54. Do you care if your boyfriend/girlfriend drinks?

nah it’s cool as long as it’s in moderation55. Have you ever liked somebody and never told them?

yup i’ve literally never expressed my feelings for someone i had a crush on it’s always been the other way around

56. Do you like to cuddle?

not really, i kind of have personal space issues57. Are you shy?

at first, but i’m quite social once u get to know me58. Do you get along with girls?

yeah fam!!! girls are great!!!59. Have you dated the person you texted last?

nope60. What do you carry with you at all times?

my wallet and my cell phone

61. If you were paid 1 million dollars to spend the night in a supposed haunted house, would you?

hell yeah!!! i like money!!!62. Do you think you can last in a relationship for five months?

yeah definitely

63. Think back to October, were you in a relationship?

nope64. The person you like kisses you on the forehead, do you find this cute?

if we were in a relationship??? but since we’re not i would say no65. Did anything “cute” happen in the last week?

my cat slept next to me on my bed last night that was pretty cute 

66. How old are the last three people you kissed?

see question #2

67. Would you rather pay to get your nails done or do them yourself?

i always do my nails myself    68. Which do you like better- Zebra print or leopard print?    

leopard69. Do you have any stickers on your car?    

nope70. Would you rather listen to Luke Bryan or Lil Wayne?

country music makes me want to kms myself so Lil Wayne

71. Blackberry, Anroid, or iPhone?    

IPHONE72. When’s the last time you had pizza from Pizza Hut? 

???it’s been years   73. Do you like diet soda?    

yes!!! i prefer to it regular actually74. What color are the walls in your room?   

like a pale, yellow-green 75. Are you 16 or older?

yup, i’m 17

76. Do you watch Pretty Little Liars?    

no77. Do you have a job?   

not currently, but i’m working on getting one at my uncle’s restaurant    78. What are your initials?    

roj79. Did you ever have braces?

yup for like, over 2 years    80. Are you from the south?

nope, i’m from connecticut

81. What does your last status on facebook say?

“If you were writing an autobiography, what would you title the chapter where our lives intersected?”    82. Do you still talk to the first person you ever kissed? 

see question #2   83. Are you closer to your mom or your dad?    

i’m pretty equally close to both of them84. Have you ever done cheerleading or gymnastics?    

nope85. What’s the last movie you saw in theaters?

Rogue One

86. Do you smoke?    

nope87. Would you rather wear heels or flip flops?    

heels88. Is your phone touch screen?    

yup89. Do you normally wear your hair straight or curly?    

it’s naturally curly90. Have you ever snuck out of your house?

nope

91. Would you rather swim in a river, lake, or pool?    

lake92. Have you ever made out in a car?  

see question #2  93. …Had sex in a car?    

see question #294. Are you single or in a relationship?  

single  95. What were you doing last night at midnight?

sleeping lol

96. When’s the last time you saw fireworks?    

at the big summer festival my town does every year

97. Do you like the camera on your phone?    

yeah it’s pretty good98. Have you ever had a friend with benefits?    

see question #299. Have you ever passed out from drinking?    

nope i don’t drink100. Are you friends with people on facebook that you actually hate?

pretty much everyone i went to middle school with lol

101. Have you ever had a pregnancy scare?    

no102. Name your favorite Kesha song:   

“Take It Off” 103. Do you have any tan lines right now?    

no it’s winter104. Would you ever wear cowboy boots with shorts?

NO I WOULD NEVER

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THE SASSY SYNCHRONISTIC STUFF OF SIMPLY SHOWING UP

THE SASSY SYNCHRONISTIC STUFF OF SIMPLY SHOWING UP #Minimalist meanderings

Recently in the quaint country of Romania for some work, I experienced some (well SEVERAL) sassy synchronistic stuff unfold as I allowed the special energy of this beautiful city take over for a while. I was staying in a flash 5 star hotel as a guest of my host in the country (Sassy #1 – having been delightfully upgraded from an already wonderful 4 star hotel as upon checking in they were renovating that back part of the hotel and a band had extended their stay, so they had no room at that Inn and so they “moved me” to the ooh la la Radisson on the front) Ooh I love that I believe in unexpected delights!

Sassy #2 – there were strelitzias basking on the new concierge’s desk at check in. Hello South Africa. The Radisson was also directly opposite the main concert hall near the old walled city, and 2 days later I discovered there was a special concert on THAT evening. How?

I had been gifted a three-hour private walking and driving tour of the city earlier by my hosts, and we happened to go inside the concert hall to view it’s historical magnificence when we stumbled across some deeply inspirational choral practice whilst looking up at the domed ceilings with awe. Sassy #3 – My amazing tour guide mentioned there was a very special concert on that evening – nudge nudge wink wink.

Sassy #4 – we then landed up in front of the “palace” that was built under Communist rule, now the seat of government. My host proclaimed, that although being Romanian she had never yet been inside or had the tour, and that sadly you need to submit your passport at least 24 hours before in order to get inside. We were marveling at it from the parking lot. Then she gets a twinkle in her eye and says- shall we try and get in? She made a phone call to a friend who works inside, and even though he WASN’T working that particular day he said – go to the entrance and they will allow you to visit today! My host and guide both decided I was their lucky charm, making everything so easy and effortless.

I started feeling a bit lousy in the afternoon after returning from the tour, and had taken myself off to bed for an afternoon nap, contemplating the concert that night. 35 minutes before the start of the concert, I knew I would regret not trying to get a ticket, so I dragged myself out of bed again, splashed my face and added a dash of lipstick, walked across to the “late sales” booth at the side, and stood in a long queue.

Mmmm bed seemed very appealing again. Waiting, slowly.

I saw a very well dressed elderly gentleman standing near the queue for the 15 minutes I was there and kept wondering what he was doing? He wasn’t talking to anyone, but kept trying to motion to them. I kinda felt sorry for him. As I got to the front of the kiosk, they told me they only accepted CASH> >>>aaaargh I only had my card. Cash machine here? No! Tickets were 75 leu and I had only 40 leu cash on me. Damn. Maybe the other Hotel across the road could convert my foreign money, as I knew my own hotel didn’t do that. In Romania what is weird is that all the hotels only work in Euro’s, as it’s now part of the EU, yet all the local shops and establishment still use Romanian Leu, the original, local currency. It’s a tad confusing.

That Hotel also had no local money for me and the banks had closed ten minutes ago.

Eventually after 10 minutes – with the show now starting in ten minutes, I found a cash machine, realizing it would dispense in local currency. DUH! Now, a little weird travel lesson from South Africa. We are considered a slightly “dodgy” country, you know because we look and sound just like Nigeria where most of the money laundering in the world happens. Every time I leave SA I spend about an hour on the phone calling my two banks and getting all my business and credit cards cleared for the countries of my travel, otherwise any foreign transactions might be deemed fraudulent transactions. And even after doing that time-consuming clearance, they can still decline transactions when I’m overseas. So I have multiple cards with multiple options so as not to get caught out.

It took me three cards to be able to draw cash from THIS Romanian machine!

Right – dash back, sweating and huffing to the queue, now with less than 5 minutes till show time. Old man still there. Sassy #5 – He shows me a ticket and says “you for one?” He seems to “imply” he has a ticket (in very broken English and of course I am 200% fluent in Romanian) so I go to the kiosk lady and get her to verify the ticket is indeed valid as there was no date on it (that’s how their special season tickets work apparently) and he says he wants only 60 leu for it. B for bargain, as the tickets were  originally 75 leu.

“COME” he urges, “we late”.

As we are walking and running up the stairs he manages to convey to me that his wife is home and ill and this is her season ticket – pretty good communication hey? We walk into this uppermost concert room and I gasp. OMG – vast, bold, exquisite and ornate. Everyone dressed to the nines and I am transported to ancient Eastern European grandeur.

Sassy #6 – He proceeds to walk to the FRONT ROW. I am front and centre and can hear the musicians breathe as they are warming up. In and out, deep and crisp and even. And the faint squeak the violin string makes before the haunting sound is emitted across the air. I can reach out and touch the conductor as he sashays to the front and lifts his baton!

I can see him twitch and sweat beads form on his brow.

Front row tickets for simply BEING in a city on a night and being willing to show up. I am in awe of the magic of life.

Too often we try and PRE control and PRE book. I believe there is a place for that, but I do love the magic of being in the moment and letting life unfold! FRONT ROW SEATS UNFOLDS! Sassy #7 -The next morning as I head outside to my taxi back to the airport to leave for Greece to run a writing retreat, I see the music conductor sitting in the hotel lobby. Already half way through the revolving door, I make a split second decision to do the full 360 degree circle and get out where I started. I walked up to him, apologized for interrupting his Sunday morning with his female companion, shook his hand and said how marvelous it was that I had enjoyed the privilege of being in the front row the night before. “I remember you, madam, thank you” he said, smiling and eyes twinkling.

And that is how I love to travel.

Do you need to start letting sassy magic unfold in YOUR life? Perhaps I can share some of my methods with you over the next few months?

Last week, I had 90 minutes to “kill” before meeting a dear friend for a mutually soulful chat and had gone early to make sure I was in the right place. So literally killing time, wondering where to go to I was just meandering along in my Russian hat. This “random” guy, bit older than me, Kevin to be precise, stop and says, “I know this is weird but I have (Sassy #8) “time to kill” before making my way to my theatre show tonight with friends and may I buy you a cup of coffee. You look really interesting”. I shrieked with laughter, looked a little shocked and amused at the same time and promptly tuned into my spirit and said yes. I KNOW some of you are reading this with many many “WTF is wrong with you Kate!!!” going round in your head.

As we sat and chatted and told each other a bit about ourselves, (and please let me re-iterate with zero weirdness or innuendos or sexual undertones whatsoever) I was telling him about my new book being released this year helping clients to get really clear on the complex emotional issues of detaching emotionally from a home before putting in on the market to sell, and to support people to sell, pack and move with ease. He just looks at me and smiles – he is about to sell his house and it’s a potentially complicated story with the house and…..Sassy #9 he ALSO works for a well-known estate agent in his town. Now – here’s the rub – I am I the process of looking for potential “brand partners” in the whole property industry, alongside “guinea pigs” to keep working with the material to give me feedback on how it all works for them. Social proof if you like. So this sassy just tickled me pink.

And then there was today catching a bus on a sad, dreary day from Rugby – saying goodbye to my mum on the side of the road just as the light was just coming u, I start chatting the the guy waiting for the bus with me, also headed to Heathrow Airport. Sitting across the aisle, we simply chat about where we are headed and why, and spend the next two hours chatting about work, life, beauty therapy, making brave bold choices in life and business and following our dreams. He landed up Sassy #10 – lugging my suitcase between the buses whilst we waited for an hour and he bought me a mug of tea and became my companion for a while on the road. We even landed up looking at his new brand logos for his business.

Yep, I speak to strangers and I let my trust in people, the world and what we are all doing here seep into my soul at every turn. It’s all to easy to shut off, shut down and shut up. How is that working for YOU?

  Call me crazy, call me naïve, call me mad. Or worse. I call it “THE SASSY SYNCHRONISTIC STUFF OF SIMPLY SHOWING UP”. And I mean showing up with trust, openness, love, compassion and your wits about you at every turn. Let life and people surprise the hell out of you, shock you and win you over. Yes, it’s a bit of a dare!

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