#now I get to fall asleep to indian edm

[gnomebee]

shout out to my college aged neighbors for coming over and warning me that they were going to have a rager for one of their birthdays

[fictionalabyss]

Do 'em all 🤣🤣

You jerk rofl. Okay, this is gonna take a while..

also under a readmore cuz long.

1. describe yourself.- Mel, 32, mom of two, mental health issues, and no idea of who I am or ever was.. lover, fighter, spiteful, friendlier than I’d care to admit. I think that about does it?

2. if you could go anywhere for a week all expenses paid where would it be? I’d be willing to go to a lot of places, honestly. Scotland is top of the list if I can count a wedding as an expense haha.

3. do you have siblings? On my mothers side, no, I’m an only child. On my fathers side, I have a half brother, and two step brothers.  I haven’t seen them since I was 11 though, but they’ve been added to my fb and now ignore my existence there.

4. what is your favorite constellation, why? Don’t think I have a favourite.

5. favorite color. Don’t have one. I like different colours for different things, and even that can change with my mood.

6. what kind of music do you listen to? Pretty much everything. My workout music (basically the only time i have time for music) ranges from the 50′s cowboy and love songs all the way to more current EDM and some metal. You introduced me to Mongolian metal, and I’ve come across and Indian metal band that has a song about fighting depression, and I love them so much. I’m still sad to have missed both Babymetal and Alestorm (Scottish pirate metal) when they came to town. Alestorm actually offered me free tickets if they could name Matrim when I was pregnant rofl.

7. favorite flower. (you can name as many as you want cause flowers are awesome)  Wild flowers. I have violets that grow wild in my back yard and I love them.

8. if you could do magic, what is the first spell you would learn? I think at most, I’d like to learn minor healing, or something that would attract goodness to people.

9. favorite childhood memory.The memory of Pat getting in the baby swing and yelling “push me on the swing, mommy!” and me pushing him as high as I could and leaving him there when he got stuck roflrofl. We were 9, and it’s basically how this relationship started. I was annoyed, he was in love. I’m still annoyed but now we’re both in love.

10. have you ever been cheated on? Not that I’m aware of, but that might not have been for a lack of trying. WORD ON THE STREET WAS one of my ex’s was trying to get with someone else while with me and was turned down.

11. if you could describe your perfect room, what would it be? Big and spacious. Super comfy bed, plenty of pillows. But also a little corner with a fort that I can be little in. Close proximity to both bathroom and kitchen for obvious reasons. Big window with cute curtains. and all the thing my current room has, but less unfolded laundry rofl.

12. favorite animal. Don’t have one, but it for sure isn’t a fkin slug I’ll tell you that. Pete the peeper ruined that for all slugs.

13. what was the last photo you took of? Luke’s new pokemon cards so I could show Pat while he was at work.

14. do you believe in soul mates? I do. I believe that soulmates aren’t just lovers, but that you can have many people that your soul resonates with. I had one, or thought I did, until I was dropped like hot garbage and shit was said behind my back like I’d never find out. The fucked up part, if I got an apology, I’d probably believe them and let them back into my life like I did last time. Because I’m a fucking sucker and a slave to my heart. But the more you hurt me, the harder you have to work for my trust so I’ll probably never get one. Too much work.

15. do you hang toilet paper over or under? I have a toddler, so under so he can’t just unravel the whole fucking thing into the toilet by slapping his hand on it.

16. your go to place to eat & your favorite thing to get there. Greenstop and Poutine. They have this killer brown gravy omg.

17. do you believe everything happens for a reason? yeah. Everything is either a consequence to our actions, or a lesson to be learned. Karma, my friend. And sometimes, bad shit just happens so you have room in your life for better things. That’s how I got you and Kay.

18. guilty pressures? You mean other than 80′s and 90′s one hit wonders?

19. favorite mythical creature, why? Dragon. Cuz...dragon?

20. something most people don’t know about you. Uh.. not everyone knows me to be as friendly as you tumblr peeps do. Truth is, I’m kind of known as a bitch in person. I don’t socialize well because of my crippling anxiety, and have RBF, so people just assume. Others know it as fact because I treat people the way they treat me.

21. where did you grow up, what was it like? at 8, I moved across the street from where I live now. Before that, I lived in ‘The Point’ but most of my childhood memories are of here. A lot of my neighbours are the same people. I grew up in the 90′s, so we use to play in the street day and night and there were no worries. I’d go from park to park, house to house, just wandering from place to place with my friends. No parents, just us, as long as I got everyone back out front by the time the street lights came on, and then it was hide and seek in the dark while all the parents drank on one of the balconies and watched. It’s not like that here anymore.

22. do you believe aliens exist? You’d be an idiot to think that we are the only lifeforms anywhere.

23. what was your last google search? Big Iron by Marty Robbins.

24. what did your last relationship teach you? You really wanna get into that? It taught me that no matter what I know about a person, I don’t know them. If they talk shit about other people to me, they are talking shit about me to other people. It taught me that just because they earned my trust once, doesn’t mean they should get a free pass on it for life, that I should make them keep earning it. And finally, than when they say “I’ll understand if it doesn’t work out” it’s bullshit. I’ll end up tossed aside and forgotten while I break. And when I realize I deserve better and move on, everything becomes my fault.

25. would you relocate for love? depends where. Example : I love Kay, but I ain’t moving to Florida roflrofl.

26. do you hold grudges or forgive easy? Forgive far too easily the first few times. After that, fuck you.

27. favorite book. uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

28. do you consider yourself an extrovert or introvert? Introvert.

29. have you ever kept a journal, do you now? I have attempted to a few times. Didn’t work out. so no.

30. top 5 favorite movies. Porky’s trilogy. Ginger Snaps trilogy. uhhhhhhm.. fuck.. idk, why do you do this to me, I can’t pick favourites.

31. do you believe that everything happens for a reason? We already went over this.

32. what is your greatest fear? Falling.

33. favorite alcoholic beverage. Jack, disarono, Fluffed marshmallow vodka. UPPERCUT. legit, go into a bar and order an uppercut.

34. most embarrassing thing you’ve done. If i could think of something, I wouldn’t tell you guys muahahha.

35. do you believe in ghosts? not sure.

36. what is the best and worst part of your personality? That I’m nicer than I’d like to be. I’m mush. I’m forgiving and kind, and loving and sometimes I hate it.

37. should you split the dinner bill? Who am I at dinner with?

38. are you a good liar? Fuck no roflroflrofl. I’m the worst at it.

39. what keeps you up at night? these days, story ideas.

40. would you rather go without your phone or music? bye bye music.

41. do you believe in god? Nope.

42. how do you relax when frustrated? Mindless game on my phone, nap, or binge something.

43. what’s something that offends you? people. People offend me.

44. favorite food I’m a sucker for a good lasagne. but also cheesecake. I can never have too much cheesecake. I mean, I can, I’m lactose intolerant, but shush. Something are worth it.

45. if you were on a 10 hour flight and could sit and talk to any person the entire time, who would it be? If there’s booze on the flight, anyone. if not, literally no one. I’ll just pound back some Oxazepam and nap. wake me up when we get there.

46. when do you feel the most confident? never. ROFL.

47. what do you do on your free time? What is free time?

48. is there anyone who has completely lost your respect Oh yeah. If you’ve read this far, you might have an idea.

49. have you ever broken someone’s heart? Probably not, no.

50. did/do you play sports in school? In gym class. Oh, and I did that one summer to Tball and hated it.

51. when are you happiest? when I'm asleep.

52. coffee or tea? Tea. fuck your coffee.

53. what is one possession you own you wouldn’t want to live without? internet.

54. what is the first thing you notice about a person? Height.

55. what is your favorite season, why? I love winter, because I love everything looking so white and clean when the snow is fresh. But I also love spring because of the rain, and summer for storms and fall for colors and good weather.

56. what makes you laugh? What doesn’t.

57. are you a clean or messy person? I was given the nickname ‘Messy’ at 10 for a reason. It still applies.

58. what is important for a successful relationship? Be it friendship or romantic relationship, my answer is the same. Trust and Honesty.

59. what was your upcoming like? Do you mean upbringing? I had a single mom who worked all the time. I was pretty independent.

60. favorite holiday? Christmas.

61. what is the first thing you’d do if you won the lottery? pay off debts.

62. what’s the best pizza topping combination? Bacon crumble and cheese. Not bacon bits, fuck that shit. Bacon fucking crumble. its like, little balls of bacon or something and not many places have it anymore *sad panda*

63. favorite outdoor activity. meditation. Does that count? I just like to be barefoot outside.

64. how are you? honestly. It’s 9 am, and I’m already getting frustrated with kids. And I have a soccer game and medal ceremony coming up soooooooooooo.

65. would you rather go camping in the woods or stay at a beach resort? how about cabin in the woods, ooooor a beach resort with woods backing it. yeah.

66. what is the most beautiful thing in nature? everything.

67. favorite type of candy? Don’t got one.

68. if your life was a book, what would be the title? something super depressing, I’m sure.

69. what movie quotes do you use of a regular bases? “Later masturbater” (The Pest)

70. what was cool when you were young but not cool now? Frosted tips, mesh shirts, and snap away track pants on men HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA,. Oh, them early 00′s. I legit saw someone wearing them a few years ago and almost died.

71. what’s the craziest conversation you have ever eves dropped on? dunno hombre.

72. what’s the most interesting documentary you’ve ever watched? uhhhhhhh

73. what’s the worst hairstyle you’ve had? again, 90′s. Mushroom cut with a nike check saved in the back HAHAHAHAHA. Oh man, everyone had that way back when.

74. what do you like to cook? most things.

75. what’s the coolest animal you’ve seen in the wild? wild beavers make me happy.

76. what’s the funniest tv show you’ve ever seen? Japanese game shows. nothing is as funny as japanese games shows. Human Tetris for example is fucking hilarious.

77. do you usually follow your heart or your head? Heart. Unfortunately.

78. what is your favorite quote? I’m not sure these days.

79. what’s the weirdest crush you have ever had? I’m not sure..

80. what’s your love language? I dunno. I legit just had to google what they were, and I’m not sure which.

81. do you ever feel alone? Always.

82. ever been bullied? Far too many times.

83. are you usually early or late? Early, thanks anxiety.

84. what kind of art do you enjoy most? these days, written. But I love paintings the most, i think.

85. what do you wish you knew more about? Everything. If I could, I’d go to school and learn everything that interests me even the slightest.

[hillariekoenig15]

あけまして  おめでとう (Happy New Year!)

I woke up and saw the sunrise through the airplane window. It was beautiful. 

We landed in Tokyo around 7am.  When we got off the plane Madi and I went to 9 hr, the capsule hotel, to take a nap. We got up at 11am and went in search for some lunch. But first we found a place to drop off our luggage and a wheelchair for Madi to push me around in. :)

After lunch we had 4 hours to kill before our friends and family arrived in Japan.

Finally, the time had come and I was so happy to see my mom walk out of the terminal! We hugged and had to be asked to move as we were in the way of others trying to leave the terminal. Lol

We purchased our bus tickets to Kofu and then started our 3 hour trek. We stopped half way at a gas station to use the bathroom and to purchase any foods/drinks. We only got 15 minutes. Mom made me nervous as I feared the bus was going to leave us but we were fine. We finally made it to Kofu around 9:30pm. Kazumi graciously picked us up and dropped us off at my apartment. We all had had a long day and went to bed.

December 29th, Tabatha woke up really early. I eventually got up too and slowly got around. I didn’t have any food at the apartment so we walked to Ogino, the local supermarket, to buy some food. I think that was a fun experience for them! :) We came back and tried all the different pastries we got at the bakery.

We finally headed out to explore Kofu a little. Unfortunately, it was slow moving for me as I had broke my toe… Lol But, I showed them Minami, then Kofu Castle, then took them to my favorite Indian Restaurant, then shopping, then back home...where we all wiped out.

We had an early start, on December 30th, as Kazumi was coming over to take us to her friend’s place to make Mochi; a traditional Japanese dish for New Year’s. It was very fascinating how they made it, tasted gross, but it was still fun!

Kazumi is always very busy and trying to be everywhere at once so when she dropped us off at her friends she shortly afterwards left saying “I’ll be back”. Very typical of Kazumi to leave you stranded I’ve learned. LOL Thankfully Johanna, a German student, was there to help with translation.

We had lunch there where mom and Tab got to try homemade Japanese curry. It was delicious! We were there maybe 4 hours before Kazumi came back to pick us up. Lol She took us back to her place where my mom and Tab got to meet Grandma and Kouta, Kazumi’s youngest son. We had tea and grandma tried telling us many stories. Lol Then Kazumi took us up the mountain to the science center where it has an amazing view of Kofu!

NEW YEARS EVE!

So we woke up and had some scrambled eggs. Skyped dad and the boys to open gifts but my internet was being dumb and glitchy so it was short. Then Kazumi came and we were off to Tokyo!

We finally got to the station we needed at around 1:30pm. The host of our Airbnb met up with us and paid for our bus ticket. He then showed us to our Airbnb. It was incredibly nice of him. I think he was a little nervous as we were his first group but I think we made a good impression!

Madi and the girls left pretty quick to go eat and explore a little. I waited for Ashley to make sure she found the place okay.

So we went out and ate quickly at McD’s then found this little strip of shopping stores in Harajuku. We stopped at a cat cafe for a little while. 

Then headed home to get ready. As we were getting ready Madi informed me that Tokyo Tower was not doing a countdown as it was a potential hazard… I didn’t have a back-up plan so I got a little frustrated and upset.

We finally headed out around 10pm. We were hungry but not much was open still. We decided to try Shibuya which ended up being fun! We found a countdown spot there. We had some time to kill so we went to a convenience store and got some food and alcohol. It was sooo crowded for the countdown!

After midnight we decided to go to Madi and I’s bar, Junk Cafe. It was SO much fun! I loved the recognition I received from all of them. The music was awful though.. I hate EDM. lol We finally decided to call it a night at around 4am. Very late night for my momma. LOL

The next morning, January 1st, we got up around 11am and went out to explore. We stopped at TGIFriday’s first for lunch then went to Yoyogi Park and waited in line for an hour to see the Shrine/Temple and pray although we didn’t pray. We just wanted to do what the locals were doing. Lol

On January 2nd, I so badly wanted to go to the Imperial Palace to hear the Emperor speak but I feared of the line being forever long. So, we decided to go shopping instead. We had breakfast and cleaned as all the other girls had left early.

We headed to Shibuya first. We stopped at Forever 21 then made our way to Nike then decided it wasn’t worth the shopping with all our baggage with us. So we decided to go back to Kofu.

On our way back we found a little part of the Tokyo Olympics from 1964!

On January 3rd, we went to Mt. Fuji. By the time we had gotten there though we only had so many hours of daylight left. We should’ve gotten up earlier and just gotten home early but sleep wins everytime. Lol

Once we got there we decided to take a bus up to the 4th station. It was freezing but a beautiful view! We got stuck up there for an hour though as we left the station late because our driver was nice enough to wait for this couple to get their tickets since they didn’t realize that they needed to even get tickets. Then, once at the top, that same couple was demanding to be taken back down because they have other things to do but since they didn’t know to get tickets they also didn’t know the bus timetable and because they made us late coming up the mountain they then missed the bus that went down the mountain. #karma

Once back down we walked to the Kawaguchiko Lake and took a Swan paddle boat ride out on the water. Let me just say...not meant for tall people like my mother and myself. LOL Tab was the driver. On our way back to the station we stopped at a few souvenirs shops and then had dinner before the last bus back to Kofu.

On January 4th, we got up early again to head to Matsumoto Castle so that we could get home at a decent hour so that mom could get payroll done.

So, we went to Matsumoto Castle which was very beautiful. Then we had lunch and made our way back. I think we made it back by 4:30pm. We were all so tired that we decided to just lounge. Mom got started on her work, then I made dinner, then she got back to work as Tab and I headed to bed.

Mom got payroll done… LOL

On January 5th, we packed and headed back toward Tokyo. We stopped at Piss Alley which was kind of disappointing as it appeared a lot of things were still closed for the holidays. Then we went to Kamakura, had lunch, then visited the Great Buddha Statue. I had to make that visit short though as were were running out of daylight and still wanted to go to the beach.

I was trying so hard to fit in as much of Japan as possible in our trip. It was very difficult…

On January 6th, we got up to go to Chinatown to find that everything didn't open until we needed to leave for Tokyo. So there was another fail on my part.. :/

We headed for Akihabara, Tokyo for the Owl Cafe. It was so much fun! I love it. Afterwards, we had lunch and headed back to Kofu to get ready for my work party.

The work party was very interesting to say the least. First, Carl was so wrong about this party. Yeah, after 30 years of doing this maybe it is lame but I had so much fun! He also mis-informed me of the dress code. He said jeans were okay but this was clearly a more formal event than that. We were clearly out of place. Oh well.

They started the night with a couple of speeches, one of which from the mayor of Kofu. So that was pretty cool. Then we started dinner and socialized and ended the night with a raffle! I had to go to the restroom and when I got back I had learned that they had called my number but I wasn’t there so Ashley went up for me. That ended up working out for the better because she won a Starbucks gift card and let’s be real I would’ve given that to her anyway. Lol Then mom’s number got called but she let me go up instead! I won a hair dryer! It was really cool!

We got invited to an after party which was crazy and at a very traditional Japanese bar. Lol Lots of more drinking involved.

Mom was actually drinking! I’ve never seen this in my life. It was very entertaining.

We finally made it home after getting some food from the 7/11. We skyped Aunt Meg and went to bed.

January 7th, the day we had all been dreading. :(

We went AEON mall after they finished packing. We had a Japanese buffet. We went shopping. Then headed back to my apartment to relax until Miho could come to take us to the train station.

Taking all that luggage on the train was a hassle to say the least. We finally arrived at 7:30pm, they got checked-in, I quickly said goodbye and left because if I lingered to long I would’ve gotten on the plane too. Lol Saying goodbye at the airport is the worse part. By the time I made it to Shinjuku I was able to fall asleep on the train. I made it to Kofu around 11pm. I went straight to bed once I got to my apartment.

7 months can fly by now…