#when they said Ben hate on tumblr is normalized LMAO

[honeycrispjamz]

Hey quick question when did everyone on the subreddit start freebasing crack before posting

[halo-com]

Ben 10 might be aromantic, specifically cupiromantic. Just a headcannon tho, but...

...I realized that this could fit really well into Ben 10 cannon. Now how do I think this would this fit?

Throughout AF and I think UA, Ben dated Julie. This could automatically debunk my headcannon but it doesn't. The definition of aro is "feeling little to no romantic attraction", aro people can still date and it was clear that Ben loved Julie

And then omniverse said fuck that, LMAO💀💀💀 Even then, Ben moved on from Julie QUICK.

Second point: The reason why I said Ben could be cupiromanic is because he shows desire for a girlfriend, but he doesn't really try that hard in the relationship. He's even uncomfortable with advancing it in anyway.

Now for the big question: how could this affect Ben's future? Doesn't have Kenny with Kai? He does, but ima do something wacky with their family that probably won't change jack. So get ready for a story that includes another headcannon!

Ben and Kai divorced! But it not a traumatic divorce. Ben would be in his forties in a time where the LGBTQ+ is more normalized (probably... hopefully...) meaning he'd have resources to figure out his feelings. He finally finds out that he's aromatic and decides to tell Kai. Luckily, she was also on a journey of self discovery and finds out she's a lesbian (I will not be elaborating), no hard feelings, just platonic ones! They both agree on a divorce, they obviously tell Kenny this and get him to understand and he does!

Aftermath: they share 50/50 custody of Ken, Kai still works with the plumbers that's why you see her working with Ben sometimes, Ken is perfectly fine with this change, Ben 10k decides not to tell younger Ben about this so Kenny can be born.

This is how I believe Ben Tennyson being under the aromatic umbrella could fit into the cannon.

Thank you so much for reading my observation! I ain't confident in my art and writing so making and sharing observations is my contribution to fandoms (❁´◡`❁)

There may be some grammar errors or things I didn't explain well enough and for that I'm sorry, please tell me if you have any thing you need explaining on or something to add! Also, this post does not mean I hate shipping Ben with anyone.

Also... If ya have any... requests... Ask me pretty please (〃ﾟ3ﾟ〃)

Have a great morning/day/night! (≡^∇^≡)

(Fun fact: this was supposed to be part of an experiment between the tumblr Ben 10 fans n reddit fans to see how different one fanbase can be when encountering the same idea! This was scrapped because I got too lazy to write this post again and reddit's reaction is kinda predictable...)

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tag game ★~(•◡•✿) 50 questions you’ve never been asked before I was tagged by @hdlynn !!!! thank u !!!

what colour is your hair brush? Dark blue/black!

are you typically too warm or too cold? It depends on where I am. At work? Hot. At home? Cold.

what were you doing 45 minutes ago? same thing I’m doing now; dicking around on tumblr instead of doing what I should be, which is. writing & replying to stuff lmao

what is your favorite candy bar? uhhhhhh probably reese’s cups but close second is kit kats

have you ever been to a professional sports event? No but I have been in a handful of professional sports stadiums

what is the last thing you said out loud? I think it was telling my dad that he should’ve asked me to bring him one when he tried to grab my swiss cake rolls out of my hand

what is your favorite ice cream? ben & jerry’s chocolate fudge brownies!

what was the last thing you had to drink? diet mountain dew bc ofc it was

do you like your wallet? yeah, but I got a mandalorian one from gamestop a couple months ago that I keep meaning to switch over to but I never remember

what was the last thing you ate? that swiss cake roll sdfjkgh

did you buy any new clothes last weekend? Nope

the last sporting event you watched? that weird golf match with Tiger Woods and Payton Manning and Tom Brady and uhhhhhhhhh... what was the other guy’s name. PHIL MICKELSON

what is your favorite flavor of popcorn? Either movie theater with extra butter or stovetop made with bacon grease & then sprinkled w white cheddar flavoring

who is the last person you sent a text message to? @coredrive !!

ever go camping? Yeah but it’s been like, four years, and I don’t know that I’d go again at this point, it’s sort of a long story

do you go to church every Sunday? SDFKGJHSDFGH NO LMAO I haven’t been in a church for a normal service in YEARS and years and years

do you have a tan? no, but the ac is broken in my car so soon I’m gonna have that close encounters of the third kind half-body tan going on now that summer’s around the corner

do you prefer Chinese food or pizza? chinese every time babey

do you drink your soda with a straw? ya like, 80% of the time I’m drinking from a gas station fountain pop so I gotta have a straw. That being said if I have a bottle or a can, no

what color socks do you usually wear? depends on the season. If it’s winter, I’m wearing hand knit socks in a bunch of colors (whatever my mom knits for me skdljfg). If it’s summer, black.

do you ever drive above the speed limit? p much always about 5 mph over, yeah, unless I’m somewhere in town where I know cops like to hang out. Or I’m in Ohio, then I’m going exactly the speed limit the entire time

what terrifies you? all the things. Failure, responsibility, success, being alone, losing loved ones, rejection, you know. The usual

look to your left, what do you see? the back of my couch. yes I am sitting sideways on my couch. you see, i am gay

what chore do you hate? Dusting bc it makes me sneeze, and just... picking crap up off the floor it’s so tedious

what do you think of when you hear an Australian accent? TF2 Sniper (hdlynn I was filling this out and didn’t scroll all the way down so when I deleted steve irwin I didn’t see that you ALSO wrote sniper so I just had a laughing fit lskhgfksjdgkjdg)

what’s your favorite soda? Diet Mountain Dew Babey

do you go in a fast food place or just hit the drive-thrus? depends on the line! If the parking lot is reasonably empty but the drive thru line is crazy I’ll go in. Or if I’m with other ppl I’ll go in

who’s the last person you talked to? me mum

favorite cut of beef? gimme that RIBEYE babey it’s PERFECT bone-in for sous vide

last song you listened to? The Schuyler Sisters from Hamilton (in my car, with me, an alto with the worst range known to man, trying to hit those goddamn notes)

last book you read? oof. I genuinely don’t know. I don’t fucken read real books anymore

favorite day of the week? Sunday, usually, bc it’s my guaranteed day off during the week sdlkfgh

can you say the alphabet backwards? not naturally, I can think about it really hard and do it that way but you know. not as impressive

how do you like your coffee? Mocha if at all possible, otherwise it needs to be like, half creamer and sugar. also hot I don’t like iced coffee im sorry don’t come after me

favorite pair of shoes? my doc martens!

the time you normally go to sleep? well, at some point in my life it was like, 10, but now, thursday nights I gotta go to bed at like 11 because I gotta be at work at 8:30 on fridays, then friday nights im usually in bed about 1 bc that’s as late as I can stay up, the rest of the time it’s like, somewhere between 2 and 4 am

the time you normally get up? Before work, about 11:15-11:30. (Or 7:15-7:30 fridays). Any other day, 1:30-2:30 pm lmao

what do you prefer, sunrise or sunsets? sunsets!

how many blankets on your bed? it depends on how cold it is, but the max is 3 describe your kitchen plates white with green and blue rectangles around the edge

do you have a favorite alcoholic beverage? it’s either a fuzzy navel or bubbles rose ale from rheingeist

do you play cards? does solitaire/pyramid/spider count?

what color is your car? red!

can you change a tire? hell yeah, I can pretty effectively work on my car tbh

favorite job you’ve ever had? probably the one I have now honestly! it’s not too crazy I can’t handle it and I’ve never been harassed by a coworker lmao (the bar’s low folks) plus the people I do work with are pretty cool, and I get to help ppl print cool stuff! less cool this wedding season since... there isn’t a wedding season, but you know

how did you get your biggest scar? (TW for talking abt self harm, heads up) I’m not gonna go into too much detail but when I was like, a sophomore I had a pretty bad time with cutting, and the biggest scar I have is from that (I’m fine, it’s on my upper thigh, actually, so it wasn’t like, Serious(tm))

what did you do today that made someone else happy? I Do Not Know sldghlkfdhglsdfkhglskdfhg today was so incredibly average I have no idea if I did anything that made anyone else happy. Exist? Tell a joke? who knows

[k-u-z-u]

Can you do them all for us. I know it's a lot to ask but it's just easier like this. Thank you

Ah shit, here we go again. To who though? This is the 2nd time I do this, so you could at least send me a message you know. At least I would know who wants to know 200 informations of me :’D

200: My crush’s name is: @xedalist199: I was born in: 2000198: I am really: in love197: My cellphone company is: Huawei196: My eye color is: green195: My shoe size is: EU 39194: My ring size is: I don’t know tbh, I never wear ring.193: My height is: 171 cm192: I am allergic to: I don’t have any allergies.191: My 1st car was: I can’t even drive. :’D190: My 1st job was: waitress189: Last book you read: Eastern by Martin Kay188: My bed is: Not so comfy.187: My pet: fish186: My best friend: @sangeki-x185: My favorite shampoo is: Syoss pure184: Xbox or ps3: pc183: Piggy banks are: useless182: In my pockets: I don’t have pockets right now. If i have, usually nothing.181: On my calendar: Nothing because my life is boring.180: Marriage is: not meant to make you happy179: Spongebob can: make Krabby Patty178: My mom: too loud177: The last three songs I bought were? I’ve never spent money on songs before.176: Last YouTube video watched: A hungarian streamer’s highlights video.175: How many cousins do you have? 3174: Do you have any siblings? Yes, a brother.173: Are your parents divorced? no172: Are you taller than your mom? yes171: Do you play an instrument? No but I would love to.170: What did you do yesterday? worked, played[ I Believe In ] 169: Love at first sight: yes168: Luck: yes167: Fate: yes166: Yourself: no165: Aliens: no164: Heaven: no163: Hell: no162: God: I just don’t care.161: Horoscopes: kinda160: Soul mates: yes159: Ghosts: yes158: Gay Marriage: yes157: War: no156: Orbs: yes155: Magic: no[ This or That ] 154: Hugs or Kisses: meh both >153: Drunk or High: drunk152: Phone or Online: both151: Red heads or Black haired: ahh booooth150: Blondes or Brunettes: both :’D149: Hot or cold: cold148: Summer or winter: winter147: Autumn or Spring: autumn146: Chocolate or vanilla: chocolate145: Night or Day: night144: Oranges or Apples: oranges143: Curly or Straight hair: on me, straight but both ftw142: McDonalds or Burger King: McDonalds141: White Chocolate or Milk Chocolate: milk chocolate140: Mac or PC: pc139: Flip flops or high heals: flip flops138: Ugly and rich OR sweet and poor: sweet and poor137: Coke or Pepsi: neither of them136: Hillary or Obama: Obama? :’D I’m not from the USA135: Burried or cremated: burried134: Singing or Dancing: singing133: Coach or Chanel: ugh never heard of Coach before :’D132: Kat McPhee or Taylor Hicks: I don’t even know them :’D131: Small town or Big city: small town130: Wal-Mart or Target: -129: Ben Stiller or Adam Sandler: -128: Manicure or Pedicure: manicure127: East Coast or West Coast: East126: Your Birthday or Christmas: Christmas125: Chocolate or Flowers: chocolate124: Disney or Six Flags: Disney123: Yankees or Red Sox: -[ Here’s What I Think About ] 122: War: It’s pointless.121: George Bush: -120: Gay Marriage: Two people who love eachother decide to spend the rest of their lives together. It’s just normal marriage.119: The presidential election: -118: Abortion: -117: MySpace: -116: Reality TV: It can be funny af.115: Parents: My parents? You don’t want to know what i think about them.114: Back stabbers: They are disgusting.113: Ebay: Usually trash.112: Facebook: It’s okay.111: Work: It’s good, if you are working you can buy stuff you want.110: My Neighbors: I never see them so they are ok. :’D109: Gas Prices: TOO HIGH108: Designer Clothes: Having them is just showing off.107: College: It’s aight.106: Sports: I’m not interested in it.105: My family: lmao104: The future: If it’s with my bf, it’s perfect.[ Last time I ] 103: Hugged someone: I don’t even remember.102: Last time you ate: an hour ago101: Saw someone I haven’t seen in awhile: on monday100: Cried in front of someone: last week99: Went to a movie theater: months ago98: Took a vacation: 2 weeks ago97: Swam in a pool: years ago?96: Changed a diaper: in august ugh95: Got my nails done: a year ago maybe, I usually do it for myself94: Went to a wedding: few years ago93: Broke a bone: never92: Got a peircing: never91: Broke the law: years ago maybe90: Texted: 2 minutes ago[ MISC ] 89: Who makes you laugh the most: Me. I’m funny af.88: Something I will really miss when I leave home is: nothing87: The last movie I saw: Gone Girl86: The thing that I’m looking forward to the most: Living with @xedalist85: The thing im not looking forward to: my exams lol84: People call me: Dorina83: The most difficult thing to do is: Living without @xedalist82: I have gotten a speeding ticket: nope81: My zodiac sign is: Aquarius80: The first person i talked to today was: mom79: First time you had a crush: When I was 10yo.78: The one person who i can’t hide things from: @xedalist77: Last time someone said something you were thinking: yesterday76: Right now I am talking to: @xedalist75: What are you going to do when you grow up: I will never grow up sry.74: I have/will get a job: I kinda already have.73: Tomorrow: I’ll play league and rest FINALLY.72: Today: I worked.71: Next Summer: Hopefully will live with @xedalist70: Next Weekend: I’ll do nothing as well yaaay.69: I have these pets: fishes68: The worst sound in the world: Cardi-B’s voice67: The person that makes me cry the most is: -66: People that make you happy: @xedalist , @sangeki-x , @dark-blind-love65: Last time I cried: yesterday64: My friends are: the best63: My computer is: fast af yay62: My School: ugh61: My Car: I don’t have car.60: I lose all respect for people who: are violent.59: The movie I cried at was: Kimi no na wa58: Your hair color is: light brown57: TV shows you watch: Dance moms lmao56: Favorite web site: :) Tumblr :)))55: Your dream vacation: As long as I’m with @xedalist, everything is like a dream.54: The worst pain I was ever in was: -53: How do you like your steak cooked: I don’t like steak.52: My room is: aight51: My favorite celebrity is: Melanie Martinez50: Where would you like to be: with @xedalist49: Do you want children: yes ♥ @xedalist48: Ever been in love: so in love rn47: Who’s your best friend: question 186 pls46: More guy friends or girl friends: I’m okay with both.45: One thing that makes you feel great is: music44: One person that you wish you could see right now: @xedalist43: Do you have a 5 year plan: kinda yes42: Have you made a list of things to do before you die: no41: Have you pre-named your children: yeeees40: Last person I got mad at: mom39: I would like to move to: Canada38: I wish I was a professional: nail artist, yep[ My Favorites ] 37: Candy: I hate candy.36: Vehicle: car35: President: -34: State visited: -33: Cellphone provider: -32: Athlete: -31: Actor: -30: Actress: -29: Singer: Melanie Martinez28: Band: Mamamoo27: Clothing store: I don’t have a favorite.26: Grocery store: They are all kinda the same :’D25: TV show: Dance moooms24: Movie: K-1223: Website: still Tumblr:)22: Animal: cat21: Theme park: -20: Holiday: Christmas19: Sport to watch: -18: Sport to play: esport ftw17: Magazine: -16: Book: -15: Day of the week: Friday14: Beach: -13: Concert attended: -12: Thing to cook: cakes11: Food: everything hehe10: Restaurant: a hungarian one9: Radio station: I don’t listen to radio.8: Yankee candle scent: Never owned a Yankee candle before. Too expensive :’D7: Perfume: Avon Attraction6: Flower: hydrangea5: Color: blue, black4: Talk show host: -3: Comedian: -2: Dog breed: not a fan of dogs1: Did you answer all these truthfully ? yes

[benperorsolo]

I know a few Reysk/ys who were pro-redemption, and funnily enough, all of them were OT fans and in the SW fandom before TFA even came out. There were even a few interesting metas about the potential of a positive Rey and Ben relationship in the context of being family, but ultimately, it was a small segment of the fandom. Though I believe casual viewers and fans who weren't involved with the Tumblr brand of purity politics didn't seem to hate the idea of Kylo getting redeemed so much.

I know of a very few instances where I’ve seen it (I recall a oneshot I read in like, December 2015 back when even I entertained the possibility before realizing how nonsensical it was lmao), and I think it’s interesting that you mention how the pro redemption Reysk/ys were usually OT fans. I think that really logically follows, because if you’re an OT fan, then probably (hopefully) you recognize redemption of villains as a key fundamental thing in the GFFA, and you would naturally think redeeming Ben would make sense or even be necessary. It’s no coincidence that a lot of antis are new fans, or just fans in general whose grasp on the actual theme and message of SW is tenuous at best. Because in my opinion if you are or were a fan of the OT for its themes, then you almost would have to be pro-redemption. It’s kind of oxymoronic not to be.

And I think casuals are waaaay more open to redemption arcs than the cult mind on tumblr. Even my mom, who doesn’t even watch R rated movies if they have bad language and who is more casual to SW than most casuals, has said things to me like “Kylo Ren? Is that the guy who’s confused about right and wrong?” and in response to me saying something about the question being if he’ll be redeemed, “I hope he does!” 

Sometimes I think the echo chamber makes us forget that not all normal people are embroiled in this weird purity culture tumblr/twitter has, and SW is written for those normal people– to touch the average viewer.

[purplesurveys]

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Do you listen to music while you fill out surveys? I have moods where I can and moods where I can’t. But when I do listen to music while taking surveys, I can only ever listen to lo-fi tracks because they’re super chill and great as background sound. Right now is one of the times I have them on.

In the past week, what song have you listened to the most often? I think I’ve mostly been stressed about updates on the virus, so I actually haven’t been listening to any music all week. This is the first time I’ve sat down and let myself listen to my go-to lo-fi playlist.

What was the last thing you shared with someone else? I shared some of my dinner with my dog, if that counts.

While playing video games, do you prefer being first or second player? Second, because I definitely don’t know how to play most video games all that well haha. I’d rather be the second player just cluelessly/aimlessly following around.

What is the most difficult word for you to pronounce? I cannot pronounce ‘bureaucracy’ for the life of me. ‘Mirror’ can also be a bitch but because i watch too much American media, my Filipino ass just goes right ahead and says it as ‘mirr.’

What did you have to do for the last homework you were assigned? The last homework I turned in before the lockdown happened was the weekly article I had to submit for my business reporting class. I gotta say, as a mostly introverted journalism student, I’m SO GLAD there’s been a way out of having to do interviews and produce articles haha. I see you looking out for me for once, universe.

You’ve planned a roadtrip. Where are you going, and who’s coming too? Tagaytay. It’s always a good destination for a chill roadtrip that’s not too far, doesn’t require a full tank of gas, and not too much of a hassle. I’m bringing my college clique with me – JM, Luisa, Jo, Aya, Kate, Kezhia, Blanch – and Gabie, too.

Do you have an overactive imagination? I have little to zero imagination. I mean I guess I like thinking of scenarios, but beyond that me and creativity just don’t mesh well at all.

What was the last important thing that you thought about? That five minutes ago it was time for me to put eye drops on my left eye once again. That eye been working well in the last few weeks, so I had it checked by an opthalmologist, who said there’s most likely a scar somewhere in my eyeball and proceeded to prescribe drops for me.

Generally, do you call people, or wait for them to call you? I would never call people first other than Gabie. Thankfully mostly everyone I know hates calls as well and would never call first, so no one ever calls me either.

On average, how many texts do you send out each day? On a normal day, maybe 50-100 texts? It’s my main mode of communication with my girlfriend, but it also depends on how busy we are during the day.

If a cop pulled you over for speeding, how would you respond? I don’t think speeding is a traffic violation here because 1) the congestion EVERYWHERE is horrible and the traffic is a crawl all day long, and 2) I’ve seen people drive like maniacs on expressways and they never get pulled over for it. On the hypothetical instance that I do get stopped for speeding, I’d obey and apologize for it, and just hope they aren’t rude as fuck.

Has anyone ever questioned your sanity? I have questioned it MANY, many times in the past, mostly when I was in my early teens and still battling with a lot of anger, depression, and a lot of other emotions like I’m guessing most teens do.

How many people do you depend on? As much as I’m not the closest with my parents I do depend on them for basically everything. For now.

How many people do you think depend on you? I dunno if there’s anyone that does. I rather they don’t - I’m pretty unstable.

What is the worst color combination? I’d imagine red and purple to look so jarring.

Have you ever injured yourself walking around in the dark? I don’t think so.

When you get a papercut, how do you react? I thankfully haven’t gotten one in a while, but in the past I’ve usually never noticed the moment it happens, and I only ever find out when the pain hits like a few hours later. That said, I don’t really have a choice but to sigh and grit my teeth through the pain for the next few days.

Can you type without looking down at the keyboard? Yes. The only time I do is when I have to use the keys that aren’t letters, like |, }, and $.

At what age did you develop an interest in the opposite [or same] sex? Opposite sex: Probably literally never. I did attend soirees in high school and got invited to a senior ball – but these were only because I did what I thought a high school girl was supposed to do. I was never genuinely interested in boys. Same sex: I’d say Grade 6, when I had a feeling that I had a crush on Andi.

Are you or members of your family religious? It’s safe to say my entire family – both sides – is devoutly Catholic. They share Bible verses, go to Church, say a prayer before meals, all that crap. I am definitely not. I’ve seen so many people use the religion stuff to justify their being an asshole/hypocrite/both, so it was very for me to let all the bullshit facade go from a young age.

What is your opinion on religions other than your own? They’re valid, especially if it helps one become a better person. Don’t use it to strip others of their human rights, though.

What’s so scary about clowns, anyway? The make-up makes them humans that do not look like humans, and that has always been unsettling for us I think.

When was the last time you acted like someone you’re not? I don’t really do this; I like wearing my heart on my sleeve.

Have you ever wished that something bad would happen to someone else? LMAO yep from time to time.

When was the last time that you cleaned your room? My room is generally clean. My mom likes keeping the entire house tidy, so I just help her out and do my part for her mild OCD.

How many hats do you own/wear? I have one sun hat but it was an impulse buy. I’ve never worn it out because IT’S JUST SO BIG AND FLOPPY and I hate wearing stuff that’s flamboyant enough to give me attention.

What was the last thing that you printed? The aforementioned business news article I had to submit.

Did the last song you listened to hold any special meaning? I love the song, it’s profound and beautifully written but it’s also a particularly sad one, and it’s not one of the songs I’d want to be attached to because that would just make me sad all the time. The song was Hayley Williams’ Leave It Alone.

Are you experiencing problems within a current relationship? No, not at all.

When you’re upset, who do you turn to? Depends on the problem. For most crises I’d turn to Gabie, but sometimes I’d talk to Angela, and sometimes I’d keep to myself. Does winter weather depress you? I’ve never experienced winter. I always say that I have a feeling I’d like it because I like being cold and hot chocolate and wearing socks and feeling fuzzy, but now that I think about it, given how miserable Christmas already makes me, I feel like winter may probably just be the worst thing ever for me.

Who was the last person that you called? Gab, just before she fell asleep a few hours ago.

What product was being advertised on the last commercial you saw? A website for online shopping. It played before a YouTube video.

Do you ever wonder who sings the catchy commercial jingles? I don’t care for them, tbh. When you think about your last relationship, what song comes to mind? I Forget Where We Were by Ben Howard reminds me of my first stint with Gab. Six years ago when we first got together, she introduced the song to me and was being emotional to me about it, and I remember feeling unsettled right off the bat with her sharing such a somber song. I never really got over that feeling and to this day I still listen to it only when I’m sad.

Are there any lyrics to describe your current crush/relationship? Maybe if I wanted to think about it, but I don’t care to right now. <– Same <- Also same. I hate survey questions that make me think of lyrics on the spot.

Who in your life makes you the most uncomfortable? [continued from like a day and a half ago, lmao] My mom has comments and criticisms for everyone and everything, so I always find myself getting anxious around her.

Do you ever receive comments on your weight? That’s literally the greeting of choice in Filipino culture. No one here ever says “hi!” they all just remark how fat or thin you got from the last time they saw you.

Is there anything that you do just to make other people happy? There isn’t any one thing that I do. I’ve realized the people around me have different needs for them to be happy, so if I’m able to and if I’m mentally stable myself, I do those things for them.

When you need a temporary escape, what do you do? Open Tumblr and take a survey or two. If I don’t feel like it, I go on YouTube and watch Friends recaps.

What was the last lie that you believed in? If I believed in it I wouldn’t know it was a lie, if that makes sense.

How long did your last feelings of heartbreak last? I stopped actively mourning for Nacho (i.e. crying randomly while in school, listening daily to the playlist I curated to deal with his passing) around two months after he passed, but I would be lying if I said the heartbreak isn’t there anymore. I still think of him every day, and it makes me sad every day.

Is there any sport that you would want to learn to play? Volleyball would be cool to learn.

What band would you most like to meet? Paramore, obviously. Or One Direction, if they still count :((

Do you ever have difficulty opening pill-bottle caps? I mean I’ve never really had to, so I wouldn’t know if I’d find it hard.

Do you gain weight around the holidays? My metabolism’s always been pretty fast so even if I do eat a lot during the holidays, it’s barely noticeable. 

Are you related to anyone famous, or to any historical figure? I’m related to one of the Filipinas who sewed the first Philippine flag; to a historian whose works are now widely used in history courses; and the diplomat who represented the Philippines in the signing of the Treaty of Paris. As a kid I often thought my love for history was rather odd (because no other kid seemed to like it), but now I have a reason to think it has always run in my blood. Today I’m related to a political clan in my maternal grandfather’s home province, but I wouldn’t use ‘famous’ as the word for them.

If it was an option, would you take a trip into outer space? Oh yeah absolutely. I wanted to be an astronaut when I was a kid.

What was the last thing that you wrote down [with a pen/pencil]? I practiced my high school’s penmanship, both because I really do practice it from time to time so I don’t end up being rusty, and because Andrew is dating Leigh, a friend from high school, in the weirdest crossover episode ever, and he is currently invested into learning our script hahaha.

Has anyone told you that you have a nice smile? Sure.

Are you uncomfortable with being photographed? Yeah ugh I hate it, especially when I have to be photographed or posed all by myself.

How vivid are your memories? Very vivid. I have a number of memories from every age, most of which I can remember pretty much as clear as day, from where I was down to the conversations that took place.

What’s the earliest you’ve woken up in the past week? Like 7:30 AM.

How many people have you talked to today? I’m too lazy to count so I’ll just name them: my mom, dad, sister, Gabie, JM, Apple, Hannah, Rick, Reiven, Ed, Kate, Laurice, and Abby. I’m also in Messenger group chats for each class I’m part of this sem, and all day we’ve been talking about how we’ll move forward now that my school has suspended online classes as well, so long story short I’ve talked to a buuuunch of people.

What was the last reason behind why you went to the hospital? Haven’t been in one since I was admitted myself a decade ago for a low platelet count, which we nearly thought was dengue.

When journaling, are you honest when documenting your feelings? Yes, I get super honest in this blog because this is the only place where I can be that way, and that’s why I’m super hesitant to open this up to anyone.

If you have a journal, do you ever worry others might find it? Gab asks me about it every now and then and it innately makes me anxious haha. Outside of her, I don’t think anyone in my circle would ever check for surveys on Tumblr.

When you go camping, do you sleep in a tent or an RV? I’ve never camped before but I think an RV would be convenient.

What’s one ridiculous thing that you do? Before I eat fried chicken, I will always peel off the breading/skin first so I can save it for last. I don’t like the actual meat, so I’ll only eat some of it and give the rest to my dog. My mom has since called the chicken skin portion my ‘finale,’ so I eventually adopted the term as well haha.

Do you feel that you must wear make up to be attractive? No dude. I never wear makeup and I’ve always felt confident, looks-wise.

What was the last thing [other than the keyboard] that you touched? My phone, just now. 

Ever done anything dangerous while driving with someone else in the car? I’ve texted and taken calls whether I’m alone or driving with someone. If I’m running late I’ll also comb my hair with one hand. I’ve done sexual stuff while I was driving also hahahgdjshgfsf but there’s no need to get into that.

Name someone you wish you could be closer with? The newly-inducted members of our org, and the newest applicants as well! Everybody seems like cool people, and it sucks that the virus has prevented us from getting together.

Have you ever played the license plate game on long car-trips? Sure, but we also have other games to entertain us because car trip games can get boring pretty fast.

Are you a secretive person, or are you open with your thoughts? I have secrets but I’m very open about them if they happen to be raised. Like with me, all you have to do is ask haha.

What is the worst question that someone could ask you? Those dumb ones on surveys that ask if I’d rather kill my mom or best friend lol.

Do you talk to your pets? Every single time I see him.

Do you have a least favorite day of the year? Either Christmas or New Year’s Eve. The loneliness is something I wouldn’t wish on anybody.

What traits do you look for in a potential BF/GF? I’m demisexual, so I never really compiled a list of traits.

Would you date someone that had a different religion from you? Only if they didn’t let it get in the way of my atheism. You do you, but don’t drag me to your thanksgivings, rituals, holy texts, etc.

Right now, what’s in your bookbag/backpack? I honestly have no idea. I haven’t looked inside for so long HAHAHA

What’s unique about your city or town? We have an elevated part that we call ‘higher [city name]’ because it’s the part of the city that’s on a mountain and a base that we, understandably, call ‘lower [city name]’. I live in the lower area, which is busier and nearer to the metro. I don’t know of any other city in the Philippines where one half is situated higher and another lower.

If you could say something to the world, what would you say? Don’t panic, don’t hoard basic necessities, and don’t be fucking racist.

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What’s something someone can do that makes you melt? Show their affection for their s/o in front of their friends.

What are you listening to right now?

Some movie.

If you won a lot of money on the lottery, what would you buy first? I wouldn’t I’d pay off my student loans.

Could you forgive a boyfriend or friend who physically hurt you?

I’ve done that I’d never do it again.

What’s your greatest fear? Dying alone and no one finding my body for years.

Has anyone upset you in the last week? Yes.

What’s the best thing about you? I don’t know I don’t really like anything about me right now.

What’s your favorite drink? Water.

What are you going to do tomorrow?

I don’t know. I never really have anything to do because I still can’t find work.

What are you craving?

Sleep but I’m afraid I’ll miss the text I’m waiting for because I know my phone won’t wake me.

How did you sleep last night? Not well at all.

What was the first thing you thought this morning? Just wondering what time it was.

If your favorite food gave you pain, made you have acne, etc., would you still eat it? Nope.

Have you ever been judged on something you wore?

Yes.

Are you a timid person? Oh yeah.

Think QUICK what word begins with c? Cunt. I’m sorry it was literally the first word that came to mind lmao.

Are you a funny person? Sometimes.

Ever heard of Hollister? Yea,

Be honest, do you go for looks more or personality? Both.

Ever been so upset but didn’t understand why? Yeah, it’s called chronic depression. <--

Are you a flirty person? Sometimes.

Are you homophobic? Nope.

Ever had a rumor spread about you? Yes.

Are you a gossiper? Sometimes. It depends on who we’re talking about.

Has anyone ever pulled your pants down in public? No.

Ever had the ‘birds and the bees’ talk with your parents? Nope. Mom started and I asked if we could finisht hat talk later she said yes and we never finished it lmao.

How would you react if someone said you ruined their life? I don’t know it really depends on who said I.

Do you get upset if people say nasty things about you? Yea.

Are you a sympathetic person? Sometimes.

Have you ever said “I’m gonna kill myself” but was too scared to?

Yea. Like I don’t go around saying it constantly but I have said that and not done it.

Ballet dance or hip hop dance? I don’t dance but I find hip hop better.

What’s currently bothering you right now? I’m bored and tired but I can’t sleep right now.

What is the most athletic you’ve done?

I used to play soccer a lot.

Do you remember the first conversation you ever had with the person you currently have feelings for? Yes. It was awkward but somehow didn’t stay awkward for long.

Do you like to drink herbal tea?

I don’t like tea.

If you’re home alone, do you still close/lock the door when you use the bathroom?

Yes.

What your favorite thing to have on toast?

Peanut butter..

Has anyone ever hung up on you? Yes.

Have you ever been to a concert? Yea.

Can you speak more than one language? If so, what other language(s)? I can kind of speak French and Spanish and German but I wish I knew how to speak them better.

Are you talking to anyone right now? Nope.

If so, how do you feel about them? -

Do you know anyone who skateboards? Yes.

Do you ever sing when you’re alone? Yea.

What’s the stupidest song you’ve listened to today?

I haven’t listened to music yet.

Are you listening to music, currently? Nope.

How do you feel about the song? -

When someone teases you do you frown or give an amazing comeback? Depends on who’s teasing me.

Do you think you can sing? Some things. Some songs I know I just can’t sing.

Do you have any talent? No.

Do you like someone who doesn’t like you back? Nope.

Do you think you’re better looking than some other people? Than some sure. <--

Do you think it’s still cheating if you’re in another city or country? Yes.

Do you like dancing? Nope.

What’s your favorite zoo animal? I don’t have one.

How is your hair currently styled? Down and wet because I just showered like half an hour ago.

How long are your showers (on average)? Like 20-25 minutes depending on if I have to shave too.

East or West? I live closer to the east coast but I wish I lived closer to the west coast.

What did you do last night? Nothing but sleep.

Do you have any college or future plans? Nope.

Do you like your music loud? Sometimes.

What are you allergic to? Shellfish.

What was the last movie you watched? Whatever this movie that’s on is. I don’t know the name of it though.

Would you recommend it? I don’t know it’s boring to me but so are most movies.

How do you feel about Bob Marley? I don’t really listen to any of his stuff.

Do you ever stay up late just to be awake? I don’t anymore but I used to. Now I love my sleep like you would not believe.

What do you want to name your children? I don’t want kids. <--

Would you ever write a letter to someone you haven’t met yet, like your future spouse? No.

Did the last movie you watched make you cry? Nope.

Can you type and text with fake nails? I can but not as quickly as I can without them.

Are you a good swimmer? Yes.

Do you get upset when a pet fish dies? I don’t have a pet fish anymore and when I did I was too young to understand what death really was.

What are you always thinking about? Lots of things.

Do you sleep on the couch some nights? Nope. I cant sleep all night on the couch I swear age is catching up to me already because that hurts the back.

Did your mom sing to you when you were young? Yes.

Is science your favorite subject?

Aside from math, it was my least favourite. <-- same.

Do you know the difference between a simile and a metaphor? Yes.

Do you carry a mirror in your purse? Sometimes like if I  did my makeup really good or wore more makeup than normal.

Do you believe that there is beauty in everything? Yes.

When you’re really worked up, what do you do to relax? Sleep or listen to music,

Have you ever walked around your house pretending you were on cribs, talking to yourself? Nope lmfao.

Would you rather spend the day watching movies or on an intense hike? Intense hike I hate sitting around watching movies.

Did you ever try the cereal Special K? Nope.

Think of the last person you kissed, was it memorable? Nope.

If you could meet any celebrity, who would it be? Amy Winehouse.

Who’s your favorite character on One Tree Hill? Never seen an episode. <--

Are you more of a ketchup or dill pickle chips type? Dill Pickle chips.

For $300 would you wear just a bra and underwear to school? Yes.

Who do you think is hotter, Ben Stiller or Jim Carrey? Neither.

Are you one of those chicks that are always wearing a hoodie? Not always no.

You are seeing a guy for 5 months, you find out he’s “seeing” someone else, do you care? Or course I would.

Did you ever hear of the band ‘Funeral For A Friend’? Nope.

Or how about, ‘From First To Last’? Nope.

You have the choice of being poor but happy, or rich but miserable. Which is it? Rich and miserable tbh. I would take money over happiness.

Would you rather change places with Ellen DeGeneres or Oprah for a week? Ellen because she seems more fun and in still compared to Oprah.

The first time you smoked, did you cough like a fool? Nope. It’s not hard to know how to inhale.

Would you say guys like you more because you’re hot, funny, or nice? I don’t know why guys like me at all lmao.

When you were younger did you have a Neopets account? I did indeed. <--

When was the last time you actually went on that site? When I was like 11.

If you had to pick, which name would you name your child, Laura or Lauren? Laura but I don’t want kids.

What about boys, Brian or Benji? Benji. Brian reminds me of that overweight lonely kid who grows up to be a video game nerd that lives in his parents’ basement.

Would you be more likely to be considered outgoing or shy by your classmates? Shy.

Would it be any different if it was your friends who were answering that? Yes. I’m really outgoing when it comes to being around my friends.

Did you ever actually watch that show on MTV, ‘Pants Off Dance Off’? Never even heard of it so no.

If you were famous, which celebrity would you like to hang out with? Miley Cyrus she seems entertaining,

Who do you think is prettier, Julia Roberts or Sandra Bullock? Sandra Bullock. I can’t stand Julia Roberts – she’s one of those actresses that will actually deter me from watching a movie. <-- I THOUGHT I WAS THE ONLY ONE WHO FELT THIS WAY.

Why is that guys can fuck around and it’s cool, but when girls do it they’re sluts? Sexism. <_-

Do you like Lady Gaga’s style or music better? Music.

Would you rather live without your Facebook or Tumblr?

Tumblr because I use Facebook more than I use Tumblr.

Do you think girls with short hair are less good looking than those with long hair? I’m gonna get strung up and hanged for this but yes.

Have you ever held an uncommon pet before (ex: mouse, spider, snake, lizard)?  Nopenopenopenope.

Would you rather eat only cereal or only toast for the rest of your life? Cereal. I don’t like toast that much.I can only have it like once a month or so.

Does it annoy you when people brag about the shit they got? Yes.

Do you have more friends or acquaintance Acquaintances.