#will probably go back to my usual pink lemonade one once i finish this tbh

[xxgoldie]

trying to decide if I like this new vape I got,,,, this almost tastes TOO much like mango

[bennet-darcy]

do all of the asks if your up for it !

I’m putting this under a read more because wow, it got long. 

Sunrises: What is something you are looking forward to?

I’m really, very excited to have my exams over with, and to have finished my first year of uni! My last exam is on the 30th, so I’ll be done soon, yay! 

Also, once I’m done with exams, I’m going to be going home to California for a bit to visit family, which I’m very excited about! Then after that, I’ll be going to Colorado to see my friends and family there, which I am also very excited about! 

Honeybees: What is something you have done recently that you are proud of? It can be anything at all, even just waking up every morning.

Since I’m getting ready to move back home to the US, I’ve been reflecting a lot lately on my time here in the UK, and I feel really proud of myself for what I’ve accomplished in this amount of time. Moving to London, I had no connections. No friends or family here to make the transition easier. I was 5000 miles away from everyone I knew. The first few weeks living here were really rough, and I was constantly homesick, and fearful about the simplest things: going to get groceries, going to class, etc. 

After about 2 months, though, I made some really great friends and developed great connections with lots of people at my uni, and a few from outside uni, as well. I feel really comfortable with living in London, and being on my own, and taking care of myself, now. It’s been a huge learning experience and I’m really very proud of myself for developing sort of a life for myself here. 

Okay sorry for that novel, but yes. I’m proud of myself for what I’ve accomplished in the past 9 months, living in London. 

Roller skating: What are your hobbies?

Recently, I’ve been taking dance fitness classes that are really a lot of fun. I’ve been enjoying that, a lot. I sometimes take random walks throughout the city, and check out local landmarks. When I was living at home, I played the violin every once in a while, but I’ve been out of practice for so long at this point, I probably don’t know how to play anymore, tbh. I also enjoy reading and cooking/baking (but with cooking/baking, I have to be in the right Mood to enjoy it?) Yeah. 

Stars: What are your favorite blogs?

http://www.johnwatsonblog.co.uk/

http://www.thescienceofdeduction.co.uk/

Poppy flowers: What are your favorite flowers?

This…. I can’t.. Please don’t do this to me. I have way too many favorites, I cannot choose. Some of my favorites in no particular order are: roses, peonies, tulips, daisies, lavender, sunflowers, and carnations  

Lemonade: What is the sweetest thing anyone has ever done for you?

!!!!!!!! warning: gay screaming ahead !!!!!!!!

Okay so. At this point, you all know that uh, I’m gay, and that Devan is incredible and so lovely and a very important person in my life. 

So. For Valentine’s Day, she made me a video thing? It was a compilation of clips from movies/tv shows that, all held some significance to either me or her, or both of us. She included clips from Love Actually (which is a fave for both of us), Ghostbusters (the first movie we had gone to see together), Pride and Prejudice (my favorite movie in the world), Moulin Rouge (another movie that we had watched together), The Office (a show that we both enjoy) and Sherlock (because sherlock and john are gay and in love and lovely, also Devan and I sort of began talking with each other because of Sherlock so :’) ) 

But yes, that was probably one of the sweetest things that anyone has done for me. It was just !!!! so customized, and each clip had special significance, and I can tell she put a lot of thought into it, and I cried so much when she sent it to me, and it still makes me tear up when I watch it. Wow. Literally just. Wow. Have I mentioned that she’s incredible? Oh my gosh.

Okay, gay screaming over. Sorry for being a sappy mess. 

Dogs: What do you look for in friends?

Usually it’s important to me that the other person and I have at least a few things in common with each other, such as a common interest. I think that’s what the majority of my friendships have been based on. 

Other than that, it’s really nice when I find someone that has the same sense of humor as me. 

Painting: If you could dye your hair any color, what would it be?

I’ve always thought pastel colored hair is soooo pretty and cool looking! Light purple and light pink hair, especially. But I feel like I really would Not be able to pull it off. So uh. I’ll stick with brown hair, thanks. 

Smiles: What is the greatest compliment you have ever received? What is a compliment you wish someone would give you?

Okay so I don’t know if this is the greatest compliment I’ve ever received, but this is the one that’s most current and fresh in my mind, so I’ll share this one: 

On Thursday, I went to my last class of the year, which was my “Counselling Psychology” class. My teacher for that class, Augusta, is my favorite teacher I’ve EVER had. I really admire her a lot, and she teaches really well, and just has a great personality. 

Anyway, I was a bit early to class on Thursday morning, and it was just her and I in the classroom. So during this time, she says, “Amber, I just wanted to tell you, I’ve just finished grading all of the coursework for this class, and your presentation as well as your reflective essay were incredible. You’re very good in this subject, and I can tell that you’re passionate about it. I hope you continue to study psychology because I know you would do well in this field. You’re a very bright young lady.” AND I LITERALLY JUST ABOUT DIED! (And I low-key cried a little bit.)

I just !?!??!??! Coming from her, that meant SO much to me, because I admire her so much, so to hear that was just so meaningful and great. 

Fairy lights: If someone wanted to get to know you, what should they read/watch/listen to?

Read Pride and Prejudice, watch Pride and Prejudice, and listen to the Pride and Prejudice soundtrack. jkgsjkghsjg. I’m (kind of) joking. Umm?? I don’t know. I think my “Top 25 Most Played” playlist on my itunes sums me up pretty well. It’s a mix of Classical music, Ed Sheeran, Phantom of the Opera, Enya, Christmas music, and Pride and Prejudice. 

Dancing: Describe your dream date.

Fun fact (or, a rather depressing fact): I’ve actually never been on a proper date, so this is all brand new to me, and I’m basing this answer on theory, rather than previous experience.

But um. I feel like I’m pretty low maintenance, in this regard. Cuddling and watching movies with someone sounds ideal, honestly. Or just like. Taking a nap. fjksdhgkj. Other than that, like if we’re actually GOING somewhere, maybe like? A museum or art gallery? The aquarium, maybe? I don’t know jdgksghk. My lack of experience with this is really showing, oops. 

Rainbows: What always makes you feel better when you’re sad?

I call my mom and tell her what’s going on, and she’s always able to help me feel better about basically anything. I love my momma. 

I also like watching comedy movies/tv shows when I’m feeling sad. I’ve been watching a lot of Brooklyn 99 lately. 

Beaches: If you could go anywhere in the world, right this moment, where would you go?

Right this moment? Nowhere. I’m comfortable in bed, and I don’t wanna move. 

Cats: What do you like to do on lazy days?

Sleep in as late as possible, stay in pajamas all day, bake cookies/cupcakes, watch a movie. Something along those lines. 

Sunflowers: What do you want other people to think of you?

Umm.. I hope others think of me as being a kind, trustworthy, caring person. That’s so cliche and cheesy, but that’s really what’s most important to me. 

Laughter: List 5 things that make you happy.

Watching my favorite movie

Sleeping in late

Spending time with people I love 

Eating my favorite food 

Petting cats and dogs 

Balloons: When do you feel most like yourself?

I really enjoy traveling. It’s a really exciting, fulfilling feeling to have the opportunity to travel to places I’ve not been before. I feel most like myself when I’m wandering around a new city/country, trying to understand the geography, the language, the culture, etc. 

Daisies: What is your favorite quote?

“You must know, surely you must know, it was all for you. You are too generous to trifle with me. I believe you spoke with my aunt last night, and it has taught me to hope as I’d scarcely allowed myself before. If your feelings are still what they were last April, tell me so at once. My affections and wishes have not changed, but one word from you will silence me forever. If, however, your feelings have changed, I would have to tell you: you have bewitched me, body and soul, and I love… I love… I love you. And I never wish to be parted from you from this day on.” - Mr. Darcy 

Trees: Name one thing you have learned this past year that has made you a better person?

I have learned that my life and my decisions are not dependent on anyone else’s opinions or expectations. It’s up to me to create a life that I feel satisfied with, regardless of how it makes other people feel. 

Polaroids: What is your favorite thing about yourself?

I’m a very dedicated person, and a very hard worker. I’m confident in my abilities to achieve the things that I want. 

Sunsets: If you could paint the sky any colors, what would they be?

I love when the sky turns that pink/purple color during sunset! It’s so nice, and I wish it would stay that color forever. 

[jackchambersdarling]

For the flower ask meme you posted yesterday (i think) Do all of the flowers pls 😌

hii um thanks for the ask and also uhh you love making me struggle with all of these lol but i still love and appreciate you 💕

Daisy: How old were you when you had your first kiss?

tbd 🙃 any guesses for how long it’ll take to happen?? lol

Carnation: If I handed you a concert ticket right now, who would you want to be the performer?

HARRY FUCKING STYLES 

Jasmine: What color looks best on you?

umm i’m not really sure lol.. i wear a lot of blues but i think pinks and certain yellows look good.. i have a couple like wine colored tops so…. :/

foxglove: Name three facts about your family?

complicated, drama on both sides, including extended fam (cousins and aunts and stuff) it’s very big and tbh there’s a bunch of relatives i don’t know/barely remember the names or faces of lol

Allium: What’s the best thing you can cook?

this says cook and not bake so i’m not including my baking stuff… tbh i don’t cook that much anymore but i make some damn good pastas (also this isn’t a best like it’s pretty basic but making home made chicken nuggets/tenders is 👌 w/ homemade honey mustard)

Orange Blossom: If you could pick the gender and appearance of your child, would you?

uh def not i think.. that seems a bit too gattaca for me no thanks

Calla Lily: If you died right now, what song would you want to play at your funeral?

why you making me think about this rn?? but um probably sign of the times

Poinsettia: Favorite holiday dish?

holiday in general?? this is difficult bc i’m just thinking thanksgiving lol.. non thanksgiving i guess would be my mom and grandma’s homemade tamales for christmas/new year.. and than also almost everything from thanksgiving lmao

Oxlip: Would you ever get into a long distance relationship?

i mean yeah maybe? depends on the person i guess (it would suck but my best friend and i have basically been in a long distance type relationship for like 8 years since she moved we only see each other like 2x a year) so i’d be willing to try it probably

Primrose: Favorite kind of soup?

i feel like i don’t eat all that much soup.. maybe chicken soup? but like the salvadorean kind with rice and veggies and a roast chicken lol

Daffodil: What’s the most thoughtful present you’ve ever received?

i’ve gotten a couple but for chirstmas a few years ago my (other) best friend gave me this ‘why you’re so awesome’ book with it all filled in 💕

Rose: Are you currently in love with someone?

nope

Amsonia: Would you ever become a vegan?

this question’s funny bc i recently started watching this girl’s youtube channel and she’s vegan so i see/she talks about a lot of stuff about it and the food and everything but anyway… no i don’t think so lmao

Peony: What’s your favorite hot beverage?

idk if i’d say i have a fave? i love coffee but i also love tea and it’s rare that i’ll drink hot chocolate but i love it when i do lol… depends on the day and weather and my mood i guess 

Tulip: For your birthday, what kind of cake do you ask for?

firstly i prefer cake cake rather than an ice cream cake bc it’s usually so cold anyway and i don’t want ice cream for my bday lol.. it usually changes every year.. might be chocolate (but ik a lot of people don’t like chocolate so a lot of times i don’t get chocolate) or yellow/white cake.. i’m actually a fan of yellow cake with custard fruit filling (when it’s made well) cream works fine too as a filling with the fruit

Myrtle: Do you like going on airplanes?

NO

Hibiscus: Did you ever play an instrument? If so what?

i played the violin from 3rd grade up through 9th grade (and then i’ve also made mediocre attempts at guitar and piano bc we’ve always had them in the house but i never stuck with them lol) tbh i wish i could play piano

Zinnia: Who was your best friend when you were six years old?

my best friend at 6 is still one of my best friend’s now (that gave me the book as a present) and we met in kindergarten.. and she doesn’t remember now but she told me once when we were young that she started talking to me bc i was always crying (lol poor baby emy) and she felt bad and didn’t want me to cry lol

Poppy: What color was your childhood home?

i still live in my childhood home but it’s been remodeled a bit umm originally (i’m assuming this is asking about the outside) it had white siding with like brick red accents/shutters and stuff

Hydrangea: Starbucks order?

caramel macchiato (hot or iced), caramel brulee latte during winter, iced passion tea lemonade

Violet: Do you like where you’re from?

yeah it’s alright

Locust: What was your favorite book as a child? 

as a really little kid.. green eggs and ham was a fave (fun fact: it was the first book i ever read by myself and my mom wrote the date in the back cover and i remember being on the couch and finishing reading it alone and it was a few months after i turned 5 i think) but i also read A LOT as a kid and had lots of books and went to the library a lot and had these 2 big storybooks with like tons of stories and plays and things in them 9one was disney) sooo i prob had lots of faves lol

Rhododendron: What’s the scariest dream you’ve ever had? 

umm i’ve always had this phobia of the movie the leprechaun after i was forced to watch it when i was like 4 and years later i had a dream i was being chased by it 

Queen Anne’s Lace: Would you rather carve pumpkins or wrap presents? 

wrap presents

Magnolia: Favorite kind of candy? 

i feel like this changes a lot but for awhile it’s been kitkats

Aster: Would you rather be cold or hot? 

cold i guess.. bc you could layer up but in heat unless you’re in ac it can be torture

Marigold: Do you listen to what’s on the radio? 

rarely.. i usually just listen to my spotify in the car

Heliconia: Do you like when it rains? 

yes if i don’t have to walk around in it lol

Azalea: What’s a movie you cried while watching? 

i cry a lot watching movies lol but 2 that i’ve cried A LOT watching are a walk to remember and remember me (that ending��� i made a damn fool of myself in the movie theater lmao my best friend was embarrassed 😂)

Dandelion: Do you think you’re important?

yes