#thinking about pearl today. easily makes my top 3 favorite characters of all time.

[bougonia]

Imagine you're dating this beautiful, special woman who you completely adore. She has a habit of getting a mouse every so often. She loves her mice, when she does have one, she spends a lot of time with it and not so much with you so you don't love her habit of getting mice. At the end of the day, though, mice don't live very long and it'd be weird if you were too jealous of them.

Then your girlfriend she decides to have a kid with one of the mice, dies during childbirth, and leaves you and a couple friends to take care of her half person/half mouse son. That's what happened to Pearl Steven Universe.

[totaldramafan-lauri]

Gee, it’s swell to finally see my Tumblr friends....

So, uh.....um......Remember how I said that I’d be on here more when I got my new laptop....?

I guess I have some explaining to do.....

First off, I’m sorry that I poofed for so long. I don’t really have a good explanation for it. My new laptop has been treating me well (besides the fact that it hates Twitch, and ONLY Twitch, for some reason, so I had to get the mobile app for that) and I haven’t really been super stressed at all save for some sleeping problems that only started this week, so....how do I explain this? XD

I’ve still been active on Discord and have been liking things on Twitter, but Tumblr, I just....didn’t have it in me to blog. And with every day, my dashboard would just get fuller and fuller, and I lacked the willpower to look at it all, so I stopped.....

I have NOTHING against Tumblr, or any of you reading this. I’ve just been distracted.....more distracted then I have been in years.

I’ve been introduced to this new show, and.....well, yeah, you probably know where this is going. New character obsession. A BIIIIIIG one. And just so you know, this happened way back in, like.....June? But I was able to keep it together and hide it for a while, mainly due to Spla2n, but....after Final Fest was over, there wasn’t anything more I wanted to TALK about.....

.....I didn’t wanna think of anyone else but him....and I KNOW that’s embarrassing, but it’s true! This is yet another case of a character that checks SO many boxes for me....part of me felt awful for moving on from Max quicker than I expected, but Max made me laugh when I was forgetting how, so I’ll always like the guy......but THIS.....this is a whole other level. This brought me back to early 2016......except this time, it’s mixed with FEAR, in the best....possible....way.....>/////////<

So why didn’t I feel like sharing? Well, here’s the thing.....

.....The show.....isn’t out yet.

It’s an indie project that’s taking a lot of time to make. I’ve been exposed to it due to finished clips, streams, fanart, streams, and *twitch* more streams.....>///////> But yeah, the pilot’s not finished.

So....that’s why. I didn’t wanna jump to conclusions when it’s not out yet. It looks really good so far, but at the same time, I’m REALLY not wanting to get my hopes up about this being a new special interest. For all I know, it could end up disappointing me. As for That Guy, well, my feelings for him COULD persist through that, or it could just fizzle out if the whole thing ends up not being my cup of tea. I dunno. I’ll never know until I watch it.

All I know is that at the moment, I’ve got it BAD, and being addicted to watching the streams, combined with that caution that I don’t wanna gush about something not out yet, is the main reason I hid it for so long. XD

But today, I finally got that motivation I needed to come back, in the form of another, much more recognizable, character, and.....here I am! Hopefully for good this time! Haha!

So, I’m sure you’ve heard this story over and over again, but I’ve gotta gush, so gush I shall!

(Spoiler warning for a new movie)

YES, I saw the Steven Universe movie, and YES, I LOVED it!!

(I also JUST saw it, so this is from someone who has it fresh in their mind, just a heads-up:)

It exceeded ALL my expectations! The songs are spectacular! I love when songs can enhance the emotion of a scene rather than act as filler, and lemme tell ya, that’s what we got here! On top of just being good dang songs! Easily some of the best in a show’s history!

And the villain, oh. My. God. That villain. Spinel is the most I’ve enjoyed a single SU character EVER, in just ONE movie, whereas my previous favorite character Garnet had the entire show to be awesome. What can I say? I’m a SUUUUUCKER for crazy villains!

Competent! INSANE, yet competent! And entertaining as all HECK! Her first scene, her introductory song, just MMMM, talk about grabbing you right from the start! (Also best song in the movie, just try to change my mind) Poofing three main characters like it’s nothing, just giggling, GIGGLING like a madwoman all the while, even while being sliced across the face! That kind of villain from THIS SHOW!!

And and and later on, we find out that she wasn’t even MADE to fight! And yet she made it work!! She took abilities meant just to entertain and ended up being threatening! She’s a jester turned evil mastermind!!

What more can I say? SHE’S! SO! FLIPPING! COOL!

....And yes, her backstory is heartbreaking. But it doesn’t take over her entire character for me. She was still entertaining even after I started feeling sorry for her.

....Um, um, what else? After all, Spinel wasn’t malicious and crazy the whole movie.

The idea of Gem amnesia was really interesting, and I liked seeing how it played out! And I like how the Diamonds are clearly still learning how to be empathetic, and....

.....THE SONGS! I can’t praise the songs enough! Every scene that hit me hard - Pearl and Garnet returning, the new fusion, Spinel’s backstory, that awesome final fight - all hit SO much harder due to the songs playing alongside them! And Bismuth’s solo too! Her voice is so good! <3

But let’s be honest, Spinel made this movie. Even when she was amnesiac, she was cute and funny and all.....but her scenes at the beginning and end were the most memorable parts for me. Even when she was overcome with rage, I loved EVERY. SECOND. she was onscreen. And I really do hope we see her again, even though....it won’t be the same, since she got redeemed.....I’m happy she’s happy, but will she ever be as fun to watch again? Eh, at least we got this movie.

Props to the team for making such a good movie with such good songs and such an entertaining, unforgettable villain.

Geez, every time I think I’m done talking about SU, it keeps finding ways to top itself.....and here I thought Change Your Mind would be a hard act to follow....

.....Am I done? I think I’m done.

So yeah......I found something to tide me over and bring me back to rambling on Tumblr! Woo!

The pilot of my potential new show will be out sometime next month. Until then, I’ll try to make talking on here a regular thing again, and if not, reblogging Spinel stuff and checking my dash again. I probably won’t be checking it aaaall the way back to when I stopped, though.....I’m probably just gonna start anew.

Again, sorry for my absence~

[brokenbones-tellstories]

I’m laying in bed with my best friend and bored so here goes!

1. What have you eaten today? Strawberry Poptarts, a toasted everything bagel with cream cheese and butter, spaghetti, black olives, rice krispies cereal, quaker rice chip things... 2. Who was your last kiss with? Was it pleasant? Corey. It was amusing to say the least. 3. What color shoes did you last wear? Navy blue 4. Who has made you laugh the hardest in the last week? Twin has me crying about 15 minutes ago because we were talking about our weddings and how ridiculous we’re going to be. 5. What is your favorite scent? Eucalyptus mint and Mahogany Teakwood. It smells like Corey’s hair gel which I understand is a weird thing to love over cologne, soap, etc...  6. What is your favorite season? Why? For a long, long time it was always fall. Always a season of new beginnings for me. The weather was gorgeous. I loved the cocoa, bonfires, football games, start of school, leaves changing... But this year, this year it’s definitely been winter. Time has a funny way of changing things. 7. Can you do a handstand or cartwheel? I can do both! 8. What color are your nails? nail colored? I’m not allowed to pain them anymore because I live that Barista life. 9. If you had to get a tattoo on your face to save your life, what would it be? A freckle.  10. What is something you find romantic? Oh, there’s so many things. I can’t even begin to describe... 11. Are you happy? I am. 12. Is there anything in particular making you happy or sad? A lot making me happy. I’m with my best friend. I have a job that I love. I have another job that I don’t exactly love but that will help me save up for my future and a new car. It’s a new year... 13. Dogs or Cats? I adore both, but I want a puppy. 15. Which do you prefer:a museum, a night club, the forest or a library? Depends on my mood. I have no desire to go to a club.  15. What is your style? I look a lot like a hipster some days.  16. If you could be doing anything you like right now, what would it be? I’m doing exactly what I wanna be. I’m in bed and I’m warm. 17. Are you in a relationship or single? Well I’m not single... 18. What makes you attracted to the person you like right now? So very many things.  19. If you could replace your partner/best friend with a celebrity of your choice, would you? Who with? HA no. 20. Are you holding on to something you need to let go of? If so then what? I want to be able to forgive people of my past for the hell they put me and my family...mostly my mom through. I’m still working on it. 21. How did you celebrate last Halloween? I dressed like hermione and handed out candy to the neighborhood kids with twin. 22. Have you recently made any big decisions? I got a second job!  23. Were you ever in a school play? Quite a few! 24. What movie would you use to describe your life? The Perks of Being a Wallflower is the closet thing I can think of 25. Is there something you have dreamed of doing for a long time? Why haven’t you done it? I want to go skydiving, but alas, I have not the funds. 26. Complete this sentence, “I wish I had someone with whom I could share…” I have everyone I wish I could share anything with. 27. What are two things that irritate you about the same sex? Women are paranoid and overdramatic. 28. What are two things that irritate you about the opposite sex? I’ve found with most that they don’t know when to stop or take no for an answer. They’re bigger babies than women are. 29. What is the best thing that has happened to you this week? I got sushi with my two best friends. 30. What is something that makes you sad when you think about it? Being 16. 31. How long was your longest relationship? 2 years and three months. 32. Have you ever been in love? I still am. 33. Are you currently in love? Yes. 34. Why did your last relationship end? Incompatibility. Trust issues. Anger issues.  35. What jewelry are you wearing right now, and where did you get it? I’m wearing pearl earrings that were given to me for christmas two years ago by Aprils mom and a silver Irish Claddaugh ring that I bought at the St. Patricks day parade with twin when we were 17. 36. When was the last time you cried and why? I cried about an our ago over the end of the storks movie. 37. Name someone pretty. Twin. 38. What did you receive last Valentines Day? My friend Kelsey gave me a candle and a few other things.  39. Do you get jealous easily? Usually, no. I’ve found recently that that may be changing a little though... 40. Have you ever been cheated on? I don’t think I have. I hope to God I’m not wrong. 41. Do you trust your partner/best friend? With my life. 42. Ever had detention? Once or twice. 43. Would you rather live in the countryside or the city? City. 44. What do people call you?  Sierrah, Dr. Watson, Twin, Scooter, Dear, Watson, Sarah, Savannah, Sissy, Daughter, Girl Child, Fresca, Sierra Mist, Sierra Nevada... you name it lol 45. What was the last book you read? Eleanor and Park by Rainbow Rowell 46. How big of a nerd/dork are you? As far as books and Harry Potter goes....I’m a pretty big nerd. 47. What kind of music do you listen to? I have a very eclectic taste. So long as it’s not the rap crap that’s on the radio today and screamo/death metal. 48. How tall are you? 5′ 4″ 49. Do you like kids? Absolutely adore them 50. Favorite fruits? Watermelon, cantaloupe, Kiwi, grapes 51. Do you wear jeans or sweats more? Jeans 52. What’s your earliest memory? I don’t know if it’s technically my earliest, but I remember laying in one of those pack and play cribs in the foyer/hall  of my granny Watson’s house when I was very small. I distinctly remember the hollow hum of the air conditioning coming through the vents of the house.... 53. Ever had a poem or song written about you or to you? quite a few... 54. Do you prefer to be behind the camera or in front of it? Both 55. Do you have a collection of anything?  Books! I also have started collecting the Harry Potter Funko Pop characters (they’re adorable) and I have quite a few miniature figurines of grand pianos. I also have a very deep and undying love for music boxes :) 56. Do you save money or spend it? I save money and blow it all on traveling. 57. What would your dream house be like? I know for a fact I want dark hardwood floors and windows everywhere. I love light. Aside from that, there’s so many possibilities and so many different ways I want to decorate. It just depends on the space. 58. What top 5 things make you the angriest? People who lie, people who question my intentions and integrity, people who treat those of us in retail like we’re the scum of the earth, people who don’t know when to stop, and people with narcissistic attitudes or superiority complexes. 59. What top 5 things always brings a smile to your face? Puppies, babies, music, a good cup of coffee, my best friends 60. You are walking down the street on your way to work. There is a dog drowning in the canal on the side of the street. Your boss has told you if you are late one more time you get fired. What do you do? Save the dog, I have two jobs, I can lose one. 61. 72: You are at the doctor’s office and she has just informed you that you have approximately one month to live. a) Do you tell anyone/everyone you are going to die? b) What do you do with your remaining days? c) Would you be afraid? It all depends on where I’m at in life. I imagine at 72 I’d have done mostly everything, if not all of the things I currently want to do before I die. I also like to think that I’d tell someone, but I may not for a little while. I’m not afraid of dying, I’m just afraid of what comes after. 62. Give me the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word; heart. The organ that’s keeping me alive. 63. You just got a free plane ticket to anywhere. You have to depart right now. Where are you gonna go? There’s a place in Sweden I REALLY want to visit. 64. Do you like the beach? Yes 65. Ever sleep on the couch or a bed with someone special? Many times. 66. Do you have a middle name? If so what is it! Marie. 67. Do you talk to yourself? All the time. Alllllll the time. 68. Describe your hair. Medium length, super soft, a deep copper red color with light copper/blonde highlights (It’s a faded version of the dark red with bright red highlights I had a few months ago) it’s also really straight, a few layers to frame my face, bangs that fall just below my eyebrows... 69. What is the meaning of life. If we all knew the meaning of life it would take the wonder out of living. As much as I’d like to know what it’s all for, I think that half the fun is in not knowing. Ask me this again when I’m 80 or something. 70. What is your ideal partner like? My best friend. 71. Do you want to get married? Yes 72. Do you want to have kids? I want two 73. Like or dislike your family? Depends on which part of the family. I like some, hate some, tolerate others... 74. Are you Chunky or Slim? I’m pretty tiny. 75. Would you consider yourself smart?  Yes. 76. What would you change about your life? Not a damn thing. 77. Religious or Not? I’m not really religious, but I do believe in God, Jesus, heaven and hell and all of that :) 78. You’re drunk and yelling at hot guys/girls out of your car window, you’re with? Most likely Twin. 79. You’re locked in a room with the last person you kissed, is that a problem? Nope 80. Does anyone regularly (other than family) tell you they love you? quite a few people. I am very loved. 81. If the person you wish to be with were with you, what would you be doing right now? Honestly we’d probably both be asleep. 82. So, the last person you kissed just happens to arrive at your door at 3AM; do you let them in? Of course I would. 83. Do you like when people play with your hair?  Yesssss. It’s one of the best things. 84. Do you like bubble baths? I take one nearly every day. 85. Have you ever been pulled over by a cop? just once. 86. Have you ever danced in the rain? multiple times 87. Do you trust anyone with your life? Just a couple of people 88. What was your first thought when you woke up this morning? What time is it? 89. If money wasn’t an issue, what top 10 places would you travel to? (You get to stay at each place for a week)  1. Australia 2. Ireland 3. Sweden. 4. Germany 5. Seattle, Washington 6. California 7. Japan 8. Alaska to see the northern lights 9. Somewhere that I could see the entire milky way galaxy at night 10. the Sierra Nevada Mountains 90. How was your day today? It’s only just begun, but so far I’ve only laid in bed so it’s been nice. 91. Play an instrument? I can play a little piano. 92. Describe the what you think of the ocean. I think it’s beautiful. 93. Do you believe in aliens or ghosts? I definitely believe in ghosts. I’m undecided about aliens 94. Honestly, are things how you wanted them to be?  No, but that’s how life goes. 95. Do you have a mean bitchy scary side? Who doesn’t? 96. When are you vulnerable? In many different situations. I think I allow myself to be most vulnerable and unguarded around Corey and Twin even though I am pretty honest and open with a few more people. 97. How much free time do you have? Right now, more than I could ask for. Next week....none. 98. Do you like to go hiking? I do it quite a lot in the warmer months of the year. 99. Odd or Even Numbers? they’re all numbers to me. 100. Would you ever go sky diving, bungee jumping , cliff diving, wing suit gliding, parasailing, snorkeling, or other extreme activities? I would do every single one of those and more.

[inechoingsilence]

Silence Does More Stuff

1. What’s your philosophy in life?  Whatever works.

2. What’s the one thing you would like to change about yourself? To be more patient. 

3. Are you religious or spiritual? Both, they are equally to me. 

4. Do you consider yourself an introvert or an extrovert? I am who I need to be when it’s necessary, but I am naturally more introverted. 

5. Which parent are you closer to and why? I wasn’t close to either parent. 

6. What was the best phase in your life? 19, when I lived a rather artistic, off-beat lifestyle

7. What was the worst phase in your life? From 23-28, I had 7 surgeries, a divorce, a marriage, 2 kids, and a miscarriage. 

8. Is what you’re doing now what you always wanted to do growing up? No, I wanted to be an executive chef. 

9. What makes you feel accomplished? These days, putting dinner on the table. 

10. What’s your favorite book/movie of all time and why did it speak to you so much? I’m not sure?

11. What is a relationship deal breaker for you? Lying. Plain and simple, black and white. 

12. Are you more into looks or brains? Brains. Beauty fades. 

13. Would you ever take back someone who cheated? Nope. 

14. How do you feel about sharing your password with your partner? He knows all my passwords. 

15. When do you think a person is ready for marriage? If they are still there when the shit hits the fan. 

16. What kind of parent do you think you will be? I’m pretty easy-going but strict when needed, and a bit of a free-spirit. 

17. What would you do if your parents didn’t like your partner? Oh well?

18. Who is that one person you can talk to about just anything? My rabbi.

19. Do you usually stay friends with your exes? Never. I’ve learned it never works.

20. Have you ever lost someone close to you? My parents, more than a few goo friends. 

21. If you are in a bad mood, do you prefer to be left alone or have someone to cheer you up? Left alone, I need time. 

22. What’s an ideal weekend for you? No kids, no husband, sleep, coffee, magazines.

23. What do you think of best friends of the opposite sex? It can work, but there needs to be open communication. 

24. Do you judge a book by its cover? No. Covers come off and rarely tell the whole story. 

25. Are you confrontational? OMFG no way RUN AWAY (unless it’s about my kids then COME AT ME WORLD I’LL STOMP YOU DEAD)

26. When was the last time you broke someone’s heart? when I was in highschool

27. Would you relocate for love? I did. Moved from PA to NY

28. Did you ever write a journal? No. 

29. What are you most thankful for? Every single thing I have and ever had. 

30. Do you believe in second chances? It depends, but for others, yes. Myself, not really. 

31. What’s the one thing that people always misunderstand about you? People find me condescending because I am intelligent and incapable of going through all the steps most people need to get to the same conclusion. I can’t help that my mind goes too fast, even on meds.  

32. What is your idea of a perfect vacation? The mountains, near a lake. Or the beach. 

33. What did your past relationship teach you? That you shouldn’t ever ignore your intuition. 

34. What are your thoughts on online dating or tinder? I’m not sure? I never did that. 

35. What’s on your bucket list this year? I don’t have a bucket list. 

36. When have you felt your biggest adrenaline rush? Ziplining 100ft over a lake on a perfect July day. 

37. What is the craziest thing you’ve ever done and would you do it again? Hanging off the back of a pickup truck and going downhill at 60mph. 

38. If a genie granted you 3 wishes right now, what would you wish for? Health, wealth and peace for the entire world. 

39. What’s your biggest regret in life? Not finishing college

40. What do you think about when you’re by yourself? Roleplay, my kids, life

41. Does your job make you happy? It brings in some extra money. 

42. What did you want to be when you were younger? An actor and an assassin/spy

43. Why did your last relationship end? He didn’t tell me he was gay. 

45. What’s been your biggest mistake so far in life and what did you learn from it? Not listening when I was younger and ended up going through a bunch of unneeded nonsense and ending up homeless. 

46. Where is your favorite place in the entire world to go? The mountains

47. What are your top five favorite movies? LOTR, all of them, Kingsman both, P&P 2005, and I am sure there are others but I forget. 

48. What are some of your favorite songs? Anything from Armen and BB Brunes

49. What qualities do you admire about your parents? My mother had a really difficult pregnancy with me and could have easily aborted, but she stayed on bedrest for 7 months and delivered me then. 

50. How would you describe your best friend? My husband? Strange and perfect for me. 

51. What’s your favorite hobby to do alone? Watch shows on Hulu

52. What’s something you can’t go a day without doing? Kissing my kids. 

53. What’s the most spontaneous thing you’ve done lately? Started bingeing Lucifer

54. What’s the craziest thing you’ve ever done for love? Walked into a store and told my future MIL that I was the perfect match for her son. 

55. What’s your biggest pet peeve? Ignorance

56. Why do you think you’re still single? I’m married almost 13 years...

57. What accomplishment are you most proud of? 4 awesome kids. 

58. What is one dream you have yet to accomplish? Living totally debt-free

59. What is your greatest fear? Not having enough to take care of my family

60. What are three things you value most about a person? Honestly, open mind, humor

61. Who are five people you are closest with? My husband, rabbi, aunt, uncle, and my online friends

62. What is the greatest struggle you’ve overcome? Too many to single out

63. If you could live anywhere in the world where would it be? Probably Israel

64. What’s the most exciting thing that’s happened this past year? My eldest son got into the perfect school for him. 

65. What’s your favorite beer? Wine. And it would be Riesling. 

66. What’s one thing that bothers you most about the world today? So many things. 

67. Who are you closer with your mom or your dad? Neither

68. If you could change one thing about yourself what would it be? You asked this already

69. If you could change one thing about the world what would it be? Ignorance. There would be no more of that. 

70. Who was your favorite teacher and why? Ms. B, 11th grade drama. She loved my creative writing. 

71. What sport did you fall in love with? None, but I loved color guard in high school. 

72. What is the weirdest thing about you? I dunno?

73. What was your longest relationship? My marriage, almost 13 years and counting

74. What would your best friend say is your best quality? That I never give up

75. Who is your favorite historical figure? Louis XIV

76. What made you choose the college you went to? I never finished, but it was because the chef instructor was the best in the area at the time. 

77. If you could tell your former self one thing right now what would it be? Save your money and not everything needs to be designer. 

78. What food could you not live without? Coffee

79. Dogs or Cats? Cats

80. What’s closest you’ve ever come to being arrested? Making an illegal U turn right in front of a cop and not paying attention. I told him I had hoped he wouldn’t notice, he laughed, I accepted the ticket. 

81. What was your best birthday? My 19th or 20th. I got a full body wax and massage, new dress, a pearl necklace, and rented out the club of my favorite restaurant for me and my friends so we could drink, dance and play pool. 

82. What’s one thing you wish you knew how to do? Not sure, let me get back to you?

83. Where’s one place you’d like to go that you haven’t been? Scotland

84. What was the last book you read? And When? Months ago, the Outlander series

85. Where do you usually get your news? FB, the Daily Mail, Hamodia

86. What are some of your own personal goals in the next 5 years? Get my sons bar-mitzvahed, my daughter bat-mitzvahed, and who knows what else?

87. What would you consider your greatest accomplishment so far? Again, you asked this already.

88. If you could get away with anything that you do? Not sure

89. Who is your greatest hero? Any female chef that doesn’t take shit. 

90. What’s the greatest risk you’ve ever taken?  Marriage

91. Why are we here? To fix whatever we did wrong in previous lifetimes. 

92. If heaven is real and you died tomorrow, would you get in? I’d like to think so.

93. Do you believe in fate? I call it divine providence, but yep. 

94. How do you think people see you? Kind, caring, don’t-mess-with-me. 

95. If you had the ability to erase something that you did in the past, what would it be? Probably several years of my life

96. What song makes you unconditionally happy? Mint Car by the Cure

97. If you could have anybody else’s life, who’s would you take? No

98. What fictional character do you most relate to? Lizzie Bennett

99. If I asked you at age 5 what you wanted to be when you grew up, what would you say? Shirley Temple or Harriet the Spy

100. What is your biggest irrational fear? Bugs. ALL THE BUGS