#my partner literally said 'i cannot look at that and see [REDACTED] right now' when he got to that part

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[the-insomniac-emporium]

Crimson Ties (Bela Dimitrescu/Reader, Soulmate AU) Pt. 3

Fandom: Resident Evil: Village Rating: T for language Warnings: Typical Vampire shenanigans + mentions of animal death Genre: Hurt + comfort Summary: Time to meet the family! What exactly has Cassandra told her mother? Can Bela convince her family to calm the hell down? We'll find out! Spoiler: there's the start of a cute date afterwards Notes: Once more we visit Bela's private study, which I first described in a chapter of Serenade. Added a few more details this time. PS reader is probably low-key a theater nerd with a hint of a goth phase, just saying. Also this chap is a little short, sorry. Previous Chapters: 1: Stem the Flow, 2: Tangled Strands

3: Rumbling Thunder

Heart racing, you step into the dining room, just behind Bela. Both of you are nervous, but find comfort in each other. Still, what you see upon entering only makes you feel worse. At the head of a large table stands none other than Lady Alcina Dimitrescu. Besides her is her middle daughter, the one who confronted you earlier, who sends you a knowing smirk as you walk in. Lady Dimitrescu, on the other hand, is scowling. Her eyes are squinted in a clear display of disapproval. If not for Bela’s hand squeezing your own, it was likely that you would have fainted from fear.

“I see Cassandra has wasted no time in spreading rumors,” Bela said bitterly. You’re amazed by her ability to stand tall in the face of her family’s tension. Yet there was a part of you that wondered if you were worth the struggle, at least for your soulmate. Thankfully, you are not given much time to ponder the thought. No, you’re being pulled towards the closest side of the tabe, guided next to an ornate seat. Neither Bela nor yourself sit yet, however. “Please, mother, do not be hasty to make your judgement. I promise that-”

“Do not presume to tell me of my own business, daughter. The timing of my judgement is my prerogative, not yours,” Lady Dimitrescu interrupted, staring right at you. A shiver runs down your spine at the eye contact. What did Cassandra say to her? You wonder, struggling to breathe past the lump in your throat. Even Bela becomes visibly nervous at the interaction. “Now… are you certain, without a doubt, that this is your soulmate?” Did she really even have to ask? What were the chances that Bela would save you, one person out of at least a dozen in the cellar, for any other reason? Still, your soulmate straightens up at the attention, and replies as confidently as possible.

“Yes, of course, mother. I would not dare risk your anger for any lesser reason,” Bela assured. Then she gives your hand another soft squeeze, before pulling hers back a little, catching the thread that bound you together with her fingers. Lifting it, she tugs it somewhat absentmindedly. Out of habit you immediately return the action. Unfortunately, those around you would be unable to see the display. For all they knew, the two of you could be faking it, simply attempting to get out of the situation unscathed. Surprisingly though, you see Alcina hesitate. Her left hand twitches as if she was thinking of her own red string. Has she ever met her partner? Did she know the pure joy that her daughter had so recently felt?... Maybe she’d be more sympathetic to your situation if she had.

“We will see if your defiance pans out in time, Bela. For now… Why don’t we hear what your pet has to say about themselves, hmm?” Lady Dimitrescu suggested, giving a somewhat devious smile. Next to you, Bela grimaces, then sends you a pleading look. Alas, you cannot read her mind, and can only guess as to how you’re supposed to respond. Bowing is a sign of respect in virtually all cultures, you think, probably a good place to start.

“It is an immeasurable pleasure to formally make your acquaintance, Lady Dimitrescu,” you said, before giving your full name. Then you rise from your bow, once more making eye contact. Out of the corner of your vision you see Cassandra rolling her eyes. “I know that I am a mere human, and hardly the epitome of a prime specimen. But I am determined to prove my worth, for there is no prize on this earth more grand than being allowed to love Lady Bela. Every ounce of my willpower is prepared to devote myself to this task, entirely, so that I may give Lady Bela the courtship and happiness that she is deserving. It is both an obligation and an honor.” Hopefully your soulmate wouldn’t mind you using the same line twice, at least under these circumstances.

In the seconds that follow, several things happen: One, you see Cassandra frown a little, and refuse to look in your direction. Two, Lady Dimitrescu makes a surprised face, but quickly shifts into an expression of satisfaction. Thirdly, Bela’s hand finds your own again, giving it an incredibly soft squeeze. Last but not least… someone you haven’t seen before enters the room. She has red hair, a green pendant around her neck, and eyes that light up with curiosity when she sees you. If you had to guess, you’d assume that she was another one of Bela’s sisters. Here’s hoping she’s a tad bit friendlier, you think.

“Did I miss anything? Ooh, please tell me we’re having this lovely stranger for breakfast?” She asked, grinning maniacally. So much for being friendlier, you think, figuring that she was being literal. Based on the way Bela tenses up in response, you’re probably right. Before she can protest, however, Lady Dimitrescu clears her throat and speaks.

“Ah, Daniela… This stranger-” she says the word with far less venom than you anticipated, but it is venom nonetheless- ��is your dear sister’s soulmate. We will not be draining them of blood. Again. Assuming that they behave themselves. Is that clear?” She asked, staring down at the newcomer. There’s a slight pause, tension still lingering in the air, followed by a sigh of relief from Bela. Much to your surprise, neither Cassandra nor Daniela seem particularly upset by this announcement. In fact, the latter simply shrugs and takes her seat at the table. Next thing you know everyone else is sitting as well, including Bela, who gestures for you to follow suit. “I’ll have one of the servants fetch you some more… appropriate food. Cynthia, my dear?” Soon enough a maiden, perhaps a decade or two older than yourself, hurriedly enters the room. With a bow, she addresses Alcina.

“Yes, Lady Dimitrescu?”

“Have Miss Bouregard make an extra plate of whatever it is you sort eat, and bring it here. We have an… unexpected guest,” Alcina explained. At that, Cynthia glances at you, her eyes briefly widening in surprise. Without another word she turns away, giving another bow before heading away to fulfill her task. Once more you’re the only human in the room. Oddly enough, you manage to feel quite at ease, as if surviving one round was enough to guarantee you’d win the overall game. Well, at the very least you now had a chance. Regardless of what was to come, you were glad for that, for this opportunity to be with your soulmate. At the end of the day… little else mattered to you.

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Much to your relief, the rest of breakfast proceeded smoothly. Conversation was sparse, with most of it being hushed whispers from the other side of the table, but you hardly minded. Normally you would find it rude. Now, you were simply pleased that they weren’t being up front with their hostility. More so, it allowed you and Bela to have your own conversation, which mainly pertained to your plans for the day. Several times during your discussion, a glance elsewhere would show you that Alcina was paying attention. Exactly once you even saw her attempting to hide a smile. A sense of pride had swelled in your chest at the sight.

It has remained there, even until now, as you move into Bela’s private study. One quick survey of the room tells you a thousand things about your soulmate. For starters, it’s clear that she’s musically inclined. There’s a harp in one corner, adjacent to a folded music stand, as well as a small bookshelf dedicated entirely to sheet music. A couple medium sized instrument cases are nearby, but you don’t immediately recognize their shape. Further into the room is a rather old looking desk, slightly worn, yet clearly cared for. Possibly passed down the generations? Next to the desk is a massive window with a couple spare chairs. All across the walls were bookshelves and mementos, including several skulls (at least one of them human). Every book you looked over appeared to be well read, with many bookmarks inside, some held together by tape and prayers.

“This… this is sublime, my darling. I could rest here for a month and hardly finish cherishing half the space!” You said, grinning at your soulmate. She’s equally pleased, seeming a tad relieved as well. Perhaps she had worried you’d be thrown off by the skulls? Wanting to reassure her, you approach that particular shelf, examining them closely. However, you do not touch them, not wanting to risk damaging her collection. “Truly marvellous. Dare I ask where you got these specimens?” It’s a joke, but Bela stiffens nonetheless, making you quickly redact your statement. “My apologies, I meant it as a jest. Though you are welcome to tell me more about them if you so desire! I will listen with rapt attention, I promise.”

“Most of them are gifts from Cassandra. During the summers we hunt, her more so than Daniela or myself. I… dislike wasting anything, and there’s only so much to be done with most bones. They have quite a few ornamental uses, however. Useful for study, as well,” Bela mentioned, smiling softly. Then she moves to stand next to you, carefully reaching to grab one of the skulls. “This was from one of our hounds, actually. I raised her from puppy to adult, took her on every hunt, even let her sleep in my quarters on colder nights. When she got sick I…” A pause, mouth open but unmoving, eyes slipping shut. “I couldn’t bring myself to put her down. Even argued with my mother, night after night, begging for another choice. None came, of course, and in the end even I could not deny her the softest embrace of death… Still, you must think me strange, to keep such a thing as a reminder of her.”

“Not at all, my dear. We all remember, and grieve, in our own ways. I’ve often found myself intrigued by skulls, of all sorts,” you admitted, sheepishly rubbing the back of your neck with your hand. “All we are, our minds or mayhap our souls, contained in one hard shell. It’s incredible, and terrifying, all at the same time, to hold one in my hands, or even merely examine one. Oh, what stories these bones could tell, if only they could talk… Though I suppose there are entire fields of science devoted to such a thought…” With that said, you look back at Bela just in time to see her staring fondly at the canine skull. Then she places it back on its perch, dusting her hands off afterwards, taking one last moment to appreciate her collection.

“I’m glad you and I agree on this,” she said softly. Once more she’s looking at you, smiling wide. “Now let’s make memories of our own, to hold in our bones forevermore, yes?”

[itsinmyfaq]

“dear diary” headassss 🤣

oh so glad this post gets my 57,400th post spot lmao he deserves it.

8.20.20 

okay, I get it. 

if ur a passerby pls exit this and dont pay attn to me lol you won't understand what's in my head, I just gotta let it out, as always.

I feel like I say that “I get it” every few months but I either have the worst memory ever or I just keep coming to new conclusions? LMAO. I've been sad bc I'm not over Tony and because A(redacted) doesn’t really live up to my expectations and desires honestly but I realized a something I think....

My realization started when T saw a tweet and asked me if I was sad and originally I told him I couldn't talk to him about it and he said if it’s about a guy, that I can. Which I feel weird about because... I’m not over him. But I realized that just because I’m not over our relationship doesn’t mean that he feels the same way, you know? He could be over it and I think I feel weird telling him things because I was thinking he WASN’T over it. But I have to realize that after so much back and forth of my emotions and actions, he could very well be over it, as he should be! And that was really interesting to realize.

Let’s dive deep into this so I can really process, maybe??

1. Me not being over him: He literally told me a few months ago after a convo we had about what I look for in a man that... well I cant exactly remember but basically if im looking for a man with Christian background and tendencies, that I probably should move on and start dating, I think that’s what he said because I think that was during the “I’m gonna start dating convo” so idk WHY I forget about the fact that we had an entire conversation about moving on. So I guess that I kinda have what I’ve been wanting as far as a friendship? The ISSUE HERE is that I still only really think about him. A(redacted) is... Im not sure if saying rebound or distraction is rude. I think I needed that one guy to try to get over T with but...... He doesn’t measure up as far as giving me attention and now I’m seeing that that’s an issue. So if it’s not one thing, it’s another. Your partner isn’t going to have 100% of the qualities that you want in someone or that you imagine them having. You cannot mold a person into your perfect vision of someone. I am not saying that I don’t have standards, because I do. But sometimes you have to just own up to your own shit too. I have to meet people where they are and work towards goal. In my head, though,  I did and I tried and it wasn’t processing. So I’m just confused as to why this is still an issue. I wonder if I should talk to someone professionally about it or if I should talk to T about it?? Probably not a good idea. Idk also I feel like he’s done with he BS ever since he turned 27 lmao like he’s #doneeezo.

2. Me thinking he wasn’t over the relationship: He deserves someone that doesn’t change their mind as much as me. I wish I could explain it. I wish I could show him that I really love and loved him and I wish he could be me and be in my head for a day to understand how conflicting it is. I was happy with T. We can literally talk 24/7. The feeling I feel like we both had so early on, I genuinely feel like I won’t feel that again. I know, maybe I am being dramatic. But it felt like a moooovviiee, like, starting a job and catching glances as your version of flirting and then building a slow sexual bond like it wasn't too fast but we got close quickly in terms of talking and chatting all day every day. It’s just... Hard to come by. 

Usually here I would say “anyways”.... But I really want to overcome this and stop being so emo about it. I think I’ll continue to come back to this post to edit and update....

8.24.20

so much going on en mi cabeza. 

one: im selfish as FUCK. to me sulking over us being over is... incredibly rude, if we’re being honest? it’s selfish to not let you go after I broke up with you, after I was on and off, after I didn't know what I wanted.

two: I can't stop thinking about “well what if I made the wrong decision” but also stuck between the fact that I need to trust myself and there were reasons for me breaking up with T. I just think maybe an honest conversation could have prevented it? maybe? I mean I dont know. I hope the new girl is the girl of his dreams :( actually I dont hope that fr like if im being honest, I wanted to continue to be his dream girl but that goes back to the first point, that im being selfish. how can I beg someone to love me but I cant decide on what I want for our future? abso-insane. but I do hope that one that I can be honest when I say “I hope he finds the girl of his dreams” but right now? right now im sad that it isn't me. its like you’re someones muse and then one day, you just aren't. its weird and its saddening.

three: im learning about myself at the same time. im learning so maybe trust my decisions or to not go back on them? maybe I should rely on my own judgment instead of questioning and then getting other people opinion’s involved?

four: the thing is,,,, (hey siri play Drink You Away by JT.) lmfao I feel like I cant distract myself. I dont drink a lot but if I do, I think about texting you but I know its not right. I haven't been smoking but when I do, I think about you because you didn't like it. I tried to date someone else and I still thought about you. I mean, what if I made the wrong decision about Alex, too? I think I just dont like hurting people’s feelings but hey, I didn't feel wanted or pursued fr so what's the harm in that? sorry I “gave up on you” but dont make me feel bad about it!

anyways, the whole point is that, Tony, I love and am in love with you. I wish I could apologize for not accepting you 100% how you were and for allowing it to go so long with it being that way. I should have accepted you. And the thing is, I thought I was but I also thought I could change somethings about you, or really I thought I would be the reason you would want to change. And that simply just isn’t how the earth rotates. im tired now, I cant think any more. ill be sad again tomorrow so im sure ill see ya soon, diary.

[puptart-nation]

Hi, I miss MySpace-era styled surveys. Here’s a 167 question one.

Ready? Set...Go!

1. Last beverage: water

2. Last phone call: Hmm, my partner, I suppose.

3. Last song you listened to: “Overprotected - Darkchild Remix” - Britney Spears, Rodney Jerkins

4. Last time you cried: Earlier today, actually.

5. Have you dated someone twice: No. I don’t “believe” in this [for myself].

6. Have you ever been cheated on: Yes.

7. Kissed someone & regretted it: Uh, I’ll go with no.

8. Have you lost someone special: Yes. Both to death and growth.

9. What are your three favorite colors: Gold. Red. Purple. But in reality...I love all of those that I have the ability to see, honestly.

10. Met someone who changed you in the past month: Regularly.

11. Kissed anyone on your friends list: Not on my current accounts. Yet at least.

12. How many kids do you want: Physically, I’d like to have one (1) successful birth in my lifetime. However, I’m open to having more kids than this (e.g. adoption, kids that I “consider my own,” etc.)

13. Do you want any pets: I’d be open to the possibility of more! I would like a snake.

14. Do you want to change your name: Not specifically(?).

15. What did you do for your last birthday: Not to sound all 

16. What time did you wake up today: Oh! I’m not sure at all.

17. Name something you CANNOT wait for: E A S Y. To finally start camming!!! (I have so many ideas but I haven’t gotten to explore Chaturbate or ManyVids “properly” yet) and Animal Crossing: New Horizons!

18. Last time you saw your mother: Pretty recently; thank you, fall/winter holiday season.

19. Most visited webpage: I’ve been all over the place lately. Saying Google feels like cheating...but probably Google.

20. Nicknames: Puptart is my nickname.

21. Relationship status: Partnered but available (shout out ethical non-monogamy/polyamory that started that way and wasn’t an ‘evolution’ or development from a blatant breech of relationship boundaries).

22. Zodiac sign: Scorpio sun,  Aries moon, Aquarius rising.

23. Male or female: Gender and sex are entirely and largely, respectively, social constructs.

24. Height: ~5′5.″

25. Do you have a crush on someone: I have a crush on anyone who shares part(s) of their authentic self with me.

26. Piercings: Ears (one each), navel, and my septum. 

27. Tattoos: None. I’m conceptually interested. 

28. Strong or Weak: In what domains?

FIRSTS

29. First surgery: [upcoming] wisdom teeth.

30. First best friend: [REDACTED]

31. First sport you joined: Gymnastics.

32. First vacation: Canada.

33. First school: [REDACTED]

34. First pair of trainers: So no British English spelling but British English slang...all right. Anyway...I’ve no clue, mate.

WHICH IS BETTER

35. Lips or eyes: My lips and eyes are amongst my favourite features personally. The eyes are more functional though so there’s that(?).

36. Hugs or kisses: From whom? I love context...perhaps too much.

37. Shorter or taller: I would personally got for being taller.

38. Older or younger: OH, this is [looks ahead at upcoming questions]---okay, okay, I get the energy. Anyway, despite my skittish interest in older men, older doesn’t happen too often.

39. Romantic or spontaneous: These aren’t mutually exclusive so...uh... [refrains from further interaction].

40. Sensitive or loud: Loud! 

41. Hook-up or relationship: Depends what is correct for the circumstance.

42. Shy or outgoing: I mean...socially well-adjusted with the ability to read the environment is ideal.

HAVE YOU EVER

43. Kissed a stranger: Yes.

44. Gotten a speeding ticket: Thankfully, no.

45. Lost glasses/contacts: Yes, but not for an extended period of time.

46. Sex on first date: I’m not morally or ethically opposed to this, but I personally haven’t.

47. Broken someone's heart: I mean...I guess.

48. Been arrested: Negative.

49. Have you turned someone down: Yeah.

50. Fallen for a friend: Non-romantically, all of the time. Romantically...more so in youthier youth, but falling in love was very different then. 

51. Moved out of town: Yep.

BELIEVE IN

52. Miracles: I feel like my answer would be lengthy and semantic in nature.

53. Love at first sight: Technically, no. Untechnically, yes.

54. Heaven: Yes, I’ve seen NIN live a few times.

55. Santa Claus: ...[thinking about MySpace bulletins]. But no.

56. Kiss on the first date: I’d hope to hope so. But sometimes the time isn’t right.

57. Angels: I’m literally...right...here.

58. Yourself: More and more. We out here.

ANSWER TRUTHFULLY

59. Had more than 1 girlfriend/boyfriend at a time: Hell yeah (See earlier answer mentioning ethical non-monogamy/polyamory)(Just kidding, don’t go back looking for it, we’ve come so far).

60. Been in love with someone you couldn't be with?: Actually...Not really. Or maybe technically yes? I didn’t want to be with them myself so that started and ended before it started.

61. Ever cheated on somebody: This is actually complicated to answer and involves trauma/blatant sexual assault/group manipulation and peer pressure. 

62. If you could go back in time, how far would you go?: I imagine I would not.

63. Are you afraid of falling in love: Not in the slightest.

64. Was your last relationship a mistake? I don’t believe any relationship is a mistake.

65. Do you miss your last relationship? Not at all. Or...in any way that lasts more than 15 minutes. Fifteen minutes even feels generous. I do maintain fond memories.

66. Who did you last say “I love you” to? My partner, my dog, or my own reflection.

67. Have you ever been depressed? Yes and clinically at that.

68. Are you insecure? I would not describe myself as being an insecure person, but I still have a wealth of insecurities. 

69. How do you want to die? Peacefully. Natural/old age. In my sleep at the same time as my partner after a particularly sweet emphasis about our journey together and we just somehow die just...at functionally the exact same time. -OR- similar to Mufasa but a stampede of happy dogs (whose nails have been trimmed and I am also in protective gear that shields from physical trauma I would not want to experience despite the ultimate expressed desire for death-by-dog-stampede).

70. Do you bite your nails? Not since childhood.

71. When was your last physical fight? A forreal fight? Never.

72. Do you have an attitude? As far as what this means, not usually.

73. Twirl or cut your spaghetti? A mixture of both? I’m just...doing...something.

74. Do you tan a lot? I bronze. Not actively because I care about UV.

75. Ever eaten food in a car while someone or you are driving? Yeah.

76. Ever made out in a bathroom? In a home, yes.

77. Would you take any of your exes back? Absolutely not.

78. Would you go back in time if you were given the chance? For what and what are the risk factors in the hypothetical?

79. What are your plans for this weekend? Wedding!

80. Do you type fast? Define fast.

81. Can you spell well? [non-committal handshake] I don’t have data for what true average is.

82: What are you craving right now? A more comfortable position.

83. Have you ever been on a horse? Not truthfully.

84. Would you live with someone without marrying them? I have.

85. What’s irritating you right now? I’ve had a cough for some weeks now.

86. Have you ever liked someone so much that it hurts? Physically. Mentally. Emotionally. All yes. Not in a (TRUTHFULLY) good while though.

87. Does somebody love you? A lot of somebodies do. I’m incredibly lucky.

88. Have you ever changed clothes in a car? Yes.

89. Milk chocolate or white chocolate? Milk.

90. Do you have trust issues? Only when there is a valid Truth Issue.

91. Longest relationship? With myself.

92: Do you believe your most recent ex thinks about you? I hope not, but I’m aware that they must at times.

93. Have you ever walked outside in your PJs? Yeah.

94. Do you believe everything happens for a reason? In a literal sense, yes. Beyond that...I can’t remove the literal sense from my awareness.

95. Did you have dream last night? I don’t recall it now, but I believe so.

96. Have you ever been out of state? Which state? ... (Yes).

97. Do you play the Wii? Wow, Wii. It’s been a minute.

98. Do you like Chinese food? December 25th Classic.

99. Are you afraid of the dark? Not of the darkness itself.

100. Is cheating ever okay? Events where I would say “yes,” I believe the contract of an equal/balanced relationship has been breached so I don’t think those events count. So outside of those things, no.

101. What year has been your best? This one.

102. Do you believe in true love? I mean...I don’t feel love is something to ‘believe in’ in this sense.

103. Favorite weather? Sunny, but the UV index is chill and breezy.

104. Do you like the snow? Does it like me back?

105. Do you like the outside? Depends on the side out.

106. Is it cute when a boy/girl calls you baby? A literal boy/girl/child would be weird.

107. Have you ever made out for more than a half hour straight? Weird if not.

108. What makes you happy? A wealth of things.

109. Ever been to Alaska? Not at present.

110. Ever been to Hawaii? “”

111. Do you watch the news? Not if I can help it.

112. Do you love MTV? I forgot MTV was a thing on real TV.

113. Do you like Subway? Ambivalent.

114 Would it be hard to kiss the last person you kissed? Not at all.

115. Your best friend of the opposite sex likes you, what do you do? As they should, am I right?

116. Why did you decide to do this quiz? Self-indulgence.

117. Have you ever seen someone you knew and purposely avoided them? Yes, although I usually enjoy the idea of confrontation.

118. Do you have a friend of the opposite sex who you can act your complete self around? “Yes. Why act unlike yourself. You meant the word "friend" as really a friend, right?” --- the person who responded before me because I don’t have the energy to ultimately paraphrase what they said and they said it pretty well.

119. Who was the last person of the opposite sex you talked to? [whines about sex and gender]

120. Who was the last person you had a deep conversation with? A friend.

121. Ever bought condoms? Yes.

122. Ever gotten pregnant? No.

123. Have you ever slipped on ice? I’ve fallen whilst ice skating, if you wish to count that.

124 Have you ever missed the bus? I don’t miss grade school. Yes. ALSO HEY. Just realised I had a nightmare about this some nights ago.

125. Have you left the house without money? I was an infant once, yes.

126. Have you ever smoked cigarettes? Socially. I’ve never purchased my own pack before.

127. Have you ever smoked a cigar? Yes! I enjoyed it a lot actually.

128. Did you ever drink alcohol? Yes.

129. Did you ever watch “The Breakfast Club”? Yes, but not very well.

130. Have you ever been overweight? No

131. Ever been to a wedding? A fair amount, yes.

132. Ever been in a wedding? Several with another upcoming quite soon!

133. Have you ever been on the computer for 5 hours straight? Hard yes.

134. Did you ever watch TV for 5 hours straight? I watch King of the Hill as if I would die without it, yes.

135. Ever kissed in the rain? Yes.

136. Did you ever shower with someone else? Yes.

137. Did you ever fail a driver’s test? No.

138. Ever been outside your home country? Yes.

139. Ever been on a road trip longer than 5 hours? I’ve driven for 11 hours straight before!

140. Ever been to a professional sports game? Yes. A few. Hockey comes to mind the most. Then basketball.

141. Have you ever broken a bone? No(ne known).

142. Did you ever win a trophy in your life? Yes. But...not in a while...

143. Ever get engaged? Yes.

144. Have you ever been on a diet? No.

145. Have you ever been on TV? Not in a meaningful way.

146. Ever ridden in a taxi? Yes.

147. Ever been to prom? Yes.

148. Ever stayed up for 24 hours or more? Yes.

149 Have you ever been to a concert? Most important is Nine Inch Nails.

150. Have you ever had a crush on someone at work? Yes. I’ve had crushes on everyone everywhere.

151. Have you ever been in a car accident? Yes.

152. Ever had braces? Yes. #WorthTheWait lmao

153. Did you ever learn another language? I’ve studied several (3). Fluent in one (1).

154. Do you wear make-up? Infrequently.

155. Did you ever have your wisdom teeth taken out? Soon!

156. Did you ever kiss someone a different race than yourself? lmao yes.

157. Ever dyed your hair? Yes.

158. Did you ever wear someone else’s clothes? Yeah, I was a teenage girl once. Also...what? Haha.

159. Ever ridden in an ambulance? No.

160. Ever ridden in a helicopter? No.

161. Ever caught the stove on fire? I don’t believe so, but the microwave...yes.

162. Ever meet someone famous? Define famous and define meet.

163. Ever been on an airplane? Yes.

164. Ever been on a boat? Yes.

165. Ever broken something expensive? My brain.

166. Did you ever kiss someone before you were 14? Uh...no actually? As far as romantically.

167. Did you ever find something valuable on the ground? Cars and buildings, mostly.