#unashamed salty food fan

[looselipssinkships-x]

the thing about trail mix is the nuts have to be salty

[tiasbeignets]

headcanons.

Tiana’s family never had much when it came to material possessions. James and Eudora tried their very best but they often didn’t have the money to buy Tiana new clothes or toys. Luckily, Eudora was a seamstress and often just made clothes for her daughter so she wouldn’t get made fun of by her peers. Tiana picked up some of her mother’s sewing skills and can certainly patch up her clothes if she needs to, but she’s nowhere near as talented a seamstress as her mother. 

Tiana keeps her father’s distinguished service cross. It’s one of her most prized possessions and she goes into a panic if she can’t find it. When she first moved to Corona she couldn’t find it for a few hours and was honestly an emotional wreck. 

Tiana hopes to be half as brave, hardworking and good of a person as her father was. Her parents are her biggest inspiration in life. 

Whenever James would cook he’d play Stevie Wonder. He used to pick Tiana up and put her on his shoulders and they’d spin around the kitchen while they sang along. “As” became their little song. James would always sing it to her as an affirmation that he’d always be her soldier. To this day, that song makes her cry. 

Tiana didn’t go to her high school prom because she’d asked her boss for more hours and that was the only time he could schedule her. She felt horrible telling the poor boy who’d asked her that she wouldn’t go anymore, but she’s sure he understood. 

The morning of her high school graduation her boss asked her if she could come because someone called out and she honestly considered skipping graduation to go work. She would have if she wasn’t sure her mother and nana would kill her. 

James a was a huge jazz fan and most of the music Tiana listens to is jazz or old school R&B because of it. It also keeps her calm and relaxed. 

Tiana’s been asked out by a few boys in high school and she’d only went out with one of them. Not because she didn’t like those other boys but because she just didn’t have the time. And the one she did go out with only happened because one of her friend’s all but forced her to. He was sweet, so it worked out in the end until she inevitably broke up with him because a relationship was just another responsibility and commitment she couldn’t take on at the time. 

Tiana is always looking to try new foods and learn new things about other people’s cultures and their cuisine. 

Tiana is deeply superstitious and unashamed of it. She’d never tread too far into the bayous back home because her nana always told her stories of voodoo queens in the bayous and she just doesn’t believe in messing with things like that. She respects their practices and beliefs, but keep it at a distance. 

While she know it’s against the rules Tiana will offer to feed people in need who come by looking for a meal. She understands how rough it can be, and if she can’t sneak them a meal she’ll at least pay for it out of her own pocket. 

Tiana keeps her hair up almost all the time. She works in food service and it’s both sometimes a requirement but also easier to manage. She almost doesn’t recognize herself with her hair down, and honestly thinks she looks weird with it down. 

Tiana is a hard person to grab food with. As a chef she appreciates well made food, but in the same breath is very picky when it comes to poorly made food. If it’s too salty she’s upset, not enough garlic and she can’t bring herself to eat it. But if it’s well made she’s known to go out of her way to express her compliments to the chef. 

Tiana knows that if she keeps going the way she is, she will eventually burn herself out. And she definitely hears her loved ones' warnings and concern but she needs to make her father’s dream work. She has to. It’s what he deserved. 

Her entire life she has been told no because she’s a black woman from a struggling family, and honestly she is God damned sick of it. It breaks her heart to see the disadvantages she faces because of things out of her control, and knows that there are those who have it way harder than her. She knows it’s not much but she tries to at least RT links to entrepreneurs and creatives of color who post go fund me links for their businesses. If she can spare the money she donates. 

Tiana hasn’t been to a doctor in ages. She has health insurance, she just can’t find the time to go. Plus, she’s young, what’s the worst that can happen? 

Living in New Orleans when Hurricane Katrina hit was a traumatic experience for the young girl. She gets very anxious during reports of storms and natural disasters and can’t shake the images of all the devastation and lives lost. She was only a little girl at the time but she’s sure that will stick with her forever. 

Sometimes Tiana wishes she could have just lived a normal life. She’d been working since she was old enough to get working papers, hell even before then she’d baby sat for some of the ladies at church for a small fee. Her life had always been filled with nothing but school and work. She thinks if things were different she would have been a cheerleader or something.

WANTED CONNECTIONS.

pls tiana is so sweet she will be friends with everyone and give them free food so FRIENDS PLS. 

also fellow cooks/chefs. 

maybe a chef who could mentor her. 

someone to believe in her business and fund her hello, help a sistah out. anything really. 

[sarareynolds]

Random

1. What’s one animal you wish you could have as a pet but can’t?

Ocelot. 

Lol no… but it probably would be a big cat of some sort. Snow leopard maybe. I've always loved those

2. Favorite thing to wear to sleep?

A tank top and underwear. Pretty much the standard for me.

3. What song really gets you going?

I Wanna Dance With Somebody - Whitney Houston

4. Where do you usually eat your meals?

I'd say at home but lately my boyfriend's place is winning for that currently.  

5. Favorite meal: breakfast, lunch, or dinner?

Breakfast. I'm hardcore into brunch options and brinner.... I also tend to have cereal as a snack and a weakness for donuts, so yeah, breakfast wins

6. Most embarrassing habit?

Oh, I don't know… I'm not embarrassed by a lot. Self conscious, yes, but not embarrassed.

7. Chocolate or fruity candy?

I choose chocolate covered gummy bears. Take that. :p

8. Soft or hard tacos?

Soft, and corn on top of that. Unless it's Taco Bell, then always crunchy.

9. Worst way to break up a fight?

Try to get in the thick of it? I really don't know, this is a talent I've never really had.

10. Best thing to say in an elevator of strangers?

I don't really talk to people in elevators. :/

11. What color/design are your bedsheets?

Currently they're a baby blue color and I have a quilt that's mostly white with a splash of rainbow triangle starbursts that I made when I was like fifteen to see if I could.

12. Any hidden talents?

I can clover my tongue. I don't think I have any other

13. Favorite thing to drink out of (mug, glass, etc.)?

A glass.

14. Socks or bare feet around the house?

Bare feet.

15. Favorite board game?

Stop Thief. It's awesome and retro and I bet you've never even heard of it.

16. Do you sleep with the fan on or off?

Off which can be problematic in summer. I can sleep with it on if it's unbearable I just prefer not to.

17. Heat on or keep it cold with lots of layers?

Heat on. I'm really not a fan of the cold but I don't like endless layering either.

18. Do you sing in the shower?

Um, yes. #unashamed

19. Favorite song to belt out at the top of your lungs when you’re alone?

I honestly don't need to be alone to belt out a song like that. I also don't have a go to. Usually it's whatever record I put on. Lately it's been jams off of Alanis Morrisette's Jagged Little Pill. In a 90’s mood.

20. Last thing you cried about?

See this is unfair because I feel like it keeps coming up and it's not even a thing anymore, but the last thing I cried over was my boyfriend ghosting me for a week. We talked. We're good.

21. At what age did you first have alcohol?

13? I think. I don't know, somewhere around there.

22. Relationship status?

In a relationship.

23. What’s the most amount of money you’ve spent on a single item of clothing?

400-ish. I've spent more on clothing than I usually would as of late. Kind of a requirement for my job.

24. What do you typically wear to formal events?

Cocktail dress.

25. Favorite memory?

It’s not really a specific memory but Sundays growing up. My dad would play his old records and make cinnamon rolls.Well, put cinnamon rolls in a tray and bake them but still... It was our thing and it was nice while it lasted. 

26. Gum or breath mints?

Breath mints

27. Favorite shoes?

I have a pair of black Adidas I wear all the damn time.

28. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?

I care what people think. I wish I didn't but I constantly worry about how people interpret me. It annoys me that I can be sure of myself and yet care that people may judge me for the choices I make in spite being sure. Ugh, Contradictions.

29. What is the natural state of your hair?

Merida lol 

30. Have you ever had braces?

Nope

31. Most dangerous thing you’ve ever done?

I used to sneak out. At the time it didn’t seem dangerous but looking back yeah, that was fucking dumb. 

32. Most embarrassing thing your parents have caught you doing?

I can't remember them catching me doing anything….I’ve always sort of flown under the radar with them.

33. Last time you had an orgasm?

I know you want the overshare....

34. Celebrity crush(es)?

Nikolas Black. ;)

35. Windows or Mac?

Windows. At least if it breaks you can cobble it back together, I can't say the same for a Mac.

36. How old were you when you learned to ride a bike?

7?

37. Makeup or natural?

Makeup. I don't really feel comfortable with a bare face.

38. What color do you wear the most?

Yellow. I like colors but yeah, I think that wins.

39. Favorite season?

Summer. Hands down I live for summer.

40. Umbrella or rain coat?

No. No to both. All you need is a decent hoodie and maybe a leather jacket. A treated leather jacket. Don’t be an animal.

41. Have you ever fallen out of a tree?

Yes. Again, if you say you haven't it's probably false. Or you had a hellofa helicopter parent at your side.

42. First car you ever owned?

None. I have never owned a car. No reason to.

43. What time do you usually go to bed?

Depends on the night. I don't think I have a usual bedtime. I go to sleep when I'm tired. Some nights that's 11 others it's like 2 am and rarely it's like 8.

44. Are you a competitive person?

Yes. Very. I like winning. 

(yes, I realize the gif is inaccurate to reality but I’m about that competitive when I get going)

45. Least favorite color?

Brown. 

46. First pet you’ve ever owned?

I have never had a pet of my own.

47. Sweet or salty?

Sweet but again I see not why I can't have both. Chocolate covered potato chips are good.

48. Favorite pasta dish?

Shrimp scampi in linguini. Yum.

49. Favorite kind of chips?

Sour cream and onion

50. What are some of your hobbies?

I paint. I'm a bit of an audiophile... I think that’s about it actually. 

51. Caffeine? If so, what kind?

Yes. Coffee and teas. I'm not big on the whole energy drink thing.

52. Favorite kind of pizza?

Pineapple with bacon. Yeah, I'm sorry to those of you I have offended. Pineapple is great on pizza.

53. Fast food or sit-down restaurant?

Sit down but fast food has its place. I'm not going to knock it.

54. Lots of acquaintances or a handful of close friends?

Handful of close friends. Hands down one good friend is better than a handful of fake ones.

55. Something that ruins your appetite?

Um… not much. Honestly being sick is about it.

56. Favorite labels about you?

I try really hard not to pay attention to labels. I know blah so cliche but seriously, I tend to focus on the negative ones so it’s better for me to just not go down this road at all.

57. Are you a religious person?

I can't say that I am, no. I believe things happen for a reason but as for a higher power being in control of that…. Not so much no.

58. Night out with a bunch of friends in public or night in with one friend having deep conversations?

Lately it's been the latter but I enjoy a night out with a group of people as well. I have zero alliances with this one, both are enjoyable for their separate reasons.

59. What size shoe do you wear?

8. I'm average af.

60. Favorite thing about yourself?

I don't really take shit from most people. I think that's mostly a good thing. Mostly.

61. Have you ever told someone you loved them first?

I have not.

62. Have you ever had sex on the first date?

Ha… try sex without a date, but, yes, I have done that too.

63. Heroes or villains?

I’m borderline neutral on this but maybe tend to teeter more toward villain overall

64. Favorite fruit?

Pomegranates

65. Least favorite fruit?

Oranges, actually, not a fan. I know, weird.

66. Favorite vegetable?

Carrots

67. Least favorite vegetable?

Peas

68. How many plates can you eat at a buffet?

I probably average three. One round, second round for seconds or missed maybe items, if I have room that and then dessert.

69. Favorite dessert?

I like mushy desserts. Mousse, ice cream, cheesecake, pie… I have a sweet tooth but favorite is probably tiramisu.

70. Do you play any sports?

I don't know if it's a sport but I like flying. For no-maj things I’d probably go track and field. 

71. Age you learned how to swim?

3? Does anyone actually know the number for these sorts of things. I was very young.

72. Tell a funny story.

My littlest sister was going up the stairs and I heard a thud. I yelled, “You ok?” and she responded, “Yeah, uhh, I just a little clumsy, uhh... I fell on da stairs.” 

73. What’s one interesting thing about your culture?

Um... I’ll get back to you on this one.

74. What’s one annoying thing about your culture?

Everyone’s got their head up their ass. 

75. What job would you be terrible at?

Waitressing... lol 

76. Would you rather watch a TV show or a movie?

TV Show. There are very few movies I get super jazzed for. I think 90% of them are Marvel.

77. What’s your favorite compliment to give?

I’m really awkward about compliments actually.

78. What’s your favorite compliment to receive?

Yup, still awkward.

79. Has your opinion changed on something recently?

Not recently no, but I am open to other people’s opinions and hearing the other side of something. I may not always show this truth, but you can’t grow if you don’t try and hear someone else’s perspectives on things. 

80. Do you always order the same thing at a restaurant or order something different each time?

Depends on the restaurant. I try to order new things but there are places I definitely have a regular order, especially if I don't go to that place often.

81. What’s something you’ve always wanted to try but haven’t yet?

So many things. I have a nearly endless bucket list in my head of things I want to do. Shark diving is the most recent one to make the list.

82. If you could learn to do anything right now, what would it be?

Pottery. Specifically on a potters wheel. It seems like it’d be a fun challenge.

83. Favorite physical feature about yourself?

My hair.

84. Least favorite physical feature about yourself?

My hands

85. What’s one amazing thing you did that nobody was around to see?

I caught a thrown pen perfectly upright once in class. Snagged it out of the air like nothing and nobody saw it happen. The only time I had mad skills like that. 

86. If you could change your height, would you?

No. I'm good with 5'6"

87. What’s something you would rate 10/10?

Ooh, um... pfft. I dunno. 

88. Heels or flats?

Flats. I love fashion but I also enjoy comfort. Though, heels definitely have a place.

89. What’s something you wish you had more knowledge about?

Art. I have a very basic knowledge. I’ve mostly figured shit out on my own when it comes to painting but I do appreciate what others create and would love to know more.  

90. Would you want to know when you'll die?

No, I don’t think I would. I feel like that would taint things knowing when it would all stop.

91. Would you want to be famous?

I'm thinking by proxy is enough for me, honestly.

92. What’s something you would get arrested for?

Protecting someone I care about.

93. What’s your spirit animal?

That’s basically a patronus right? So: hippogriff

94. What’s the luckiest thing that’s ever happened to you?

Nik, he'd disagree but he's wrong.

95. Are you the type to have an organized mess, or no mess at all?

Organized mess. My whole life is compiled of organized messes.

96. Do you tend to make decisions based on the past, present, or future?

Present. I don't often think very far into the future because it's impossible to predict and dwelling on the past can lead to forgetting to live at all. Now is the most important moment you have.

97. Are you a planner or a more spontaneous person?

Spontaneous, if my previous answer shows anything it's that.

98. Thoughts on the oxford comma?

Valid option. I am a cautionary user of the Oxford comma. No accidentally eating grandmother's here. Lol

99. What do you hope never changes?

I don't think I would ever hope for something not to change. I want to keep the people I care about but I wouldn't wish for my relationships to grow stagnant by refusing change.

100. How would you celebrate your 100th birthday?

Fucking party!!! Giant cake, loud music. All my people with me. A rager like I'm young and vibrant because dammit celebrating life is important, especially if you're getting that close to death.