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17 Questions with Talia Grossman

1. Favorite people that I look up to: Ariana Grande, Laurie Lawerence, Edith Piaf, my bestie Katie Sheehy, and Audrey Hepburn.

2. Advice I’d give to myself: Anxiety is my worst enemy!

3. Best word to describe me: Gorgeous!

4. Biggest fear: Anxiety.

5. Favorite song from a movie: Part of Your World from The Little Mermaid.

6. Book Recommendation: Towers Falling by Jewell Parker Rhodes

7. Album I’m currently listening to: Squad Talia by Talia Grossman-that’s my own album.

8. Who inspires me? Audrey Hepburn, because she’s a classic!

9. One important takeaway from my life: Finishing my 1st year at Cape Cod Community College with my boyfriend, Maxwell Tabasso.

10. My nickname is Squad Talia.

11. Celeb crush: Maxwell Tabasso, he’s a country/opera/everything at school singer.

12. Favorite food: Sushi

13. Favorite LGBTQ movie: LadyBird

14. Nicest thing someone has done for me lately? Making me happy and supporting me everyday. 

15. Perfect pet: Millie. My black English lab.

16. How do I want to be an advocate for the LGBTQ community? Helping each other one another at my school everyday.

17. Last photo I took? My dog! 

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Would I Rather....?!

1. I would rather give Justin Bieber a makeover.

2. I would rather stand under the mistletoe with Peter Kavinsky from To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before.

3. I would rather guest-star in an Olivia Jade video.

4. I would rather spend a year covered in glitter.

5. I would rather only get gifts meant for a 50-year old.

6. I would rather be snowed in for a week with my worst enemy.

7. I would rather Insta-live myself doing the “Jingle Bell Rock” dance from Mean Girls.

8. I would rather crash a holiday party with Cole Sprouse (aka Will Newman from Five Feet Apart)

9. I would rather catch my best friend’s barf.

10. I would rather drive Kylie Jenner’s orange Lamborghini.

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College Life

I’m getting into GISP (Grow Intamural Sports Program) on every Friday after school right now and I’m doing field hockey and handball. I’m pretty good at field hockey and I haven’t done handball yet-but I’m getting there. I also have Zumba/game night on Mondays after school and it’s a lot of fun. But I haven’t done game night yet. And, oh, btw, I just have issues with personal things (can’t talk about it on the internet!), but I do write in my journal now. I currently have a boyfriend (but I won’t tell his name-i promise!) 

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Sometimes you have to remind yourself to slow down and take care of yourself-breathe, and take a walk for five minutes.

Camila Cabello

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Change how you see, See how you change.

My Personal Motto for my 1st year of college

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I Can’t Wait For....

1. Meeting new people at my college on Cape Cod!!!

2. Doing new activities such as Music, Acting, Dancing, exercising at the gym/wellness center, watching movies/tv shows, and fun exciting events!!!!

3. Talking to my advisor, teachers, peers, and others if I need help. 

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When I am asked what I wish I had known as a teen, I always answer, 'Study, Learn, Explore. And find friends who want to study, learn, and explore with you.

Sheryl Sandberg, chief operating officer of Facebook

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"Marvelous Monday!!!!"-10/22/18

Talia: Dear Unique Paradise Basement, Today was a marvelous Monday and I did notice something about myself: I am really having an actual boyfriend named Maxwell Tabasso. He's so cute, but for Halloween, he's my boyfriend in real life. He calls me "the new Ariana Grande." My new nickname is "Talia Grande" in honor of my favorite singer, Ariana Grande. Maxwell Tabasso is a lot like Mac Miller and Pete Davidson. I am pretty and he calls me "my baby girl." I really want to marry Maxwell Tabasso right now and I am definitely inviting him to the Halloween Dance on 10/25/18 (which is on Terrifying Thursday. But I will be telling him about my new life: staying with him at my old house after college. I can have a great, sexy and hot boy who is talking to his guy friends in his dorm every single day about me. But Maxwell told me that I love him every day and night. Here's the future conversation on 10/24/18 (which is Wacky Wednesday):

Maxwell: Hey, babe! What's up?

Talia: Hey, sexy! How are u?

Maxwell: I am great but I am struggling with what Halloween costume to get.

Talia: Me too! Do you want to go to the mall with me after school?

Maxwell: I don't know???

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I Should Be With Edward Cullen!

I’m a mysterious intellectual that tends to have a mesmerizing effects on others. I have this allure that others find extremely attractive and I expect my sigifinicant other to be over-the-top romantic! I deeply care for my loved ones and treat them with great respect. My grace, love for speed, and interest in reading makes me a perfect fit for Edward!

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I am Team Jacob!

I’m a werewolf kind of girl. I would do anything for my friends, so I’d have lots in common with Jacob and his pack. I’m enthusiastic and always ready to face-adventure head-on, and though I can be unpredictable, I’d be drawn in by Jake’s loyalty.

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Which Pokemon Character Am I?

I’m Eevee. I’m adorable, charming, and kind of a badass-I have it all. Eevees are rare, which makes them even more special in the Pokemon universe. I get that-I’m one of a kind.

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My Star Sign: Libra

My creativity is off the charts, Libra lady. If all I want to do this summer is make art, don’t let anyone dim my dream. Sure, I have to handle my basic responsibilities-and don’t totally neglect my crew-but Picasso didn’t spend his Blue Period by the pool. Life may not go as planned now, but trust that my ruler, Venus, still has my back. Before I know it, all will be well! On the 21st, I may feel strongly drawn to a girl outside my usual circle. My friend chemistry will be off the charts.

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Brace yourselves, the prom memes are coming!

Game of Thrones

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The Crush and The Admirer

Joan Smalls: When we met, Rosie, I thought, "This girl is a sexpot on heels. And so funny too"! It was love at first sight.

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley: We're both cheeky! And thanks for picking me, by the way. I'm so flattered.

Joan Smalls: You can pay me later! I love that your style is effortlessly cool. You never try to look like somebody else.

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley: I wish I could dress like you: off-duty, tomboy chic. I nearly stole your Alexander Wang fanny pack the other day.

Joan Smalls: You wanted my Louis Vuitton boots too! You know my closet is full of boots-what is yours full of right now?

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley: Blazers. I have a million. They make me feel polished.

Joan Smalls: Have you ever worn something that you really regret?

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley: I had a black gown that ripped up the side at an event in Vegas. It was the night I met Blake Lively, of course [laughs].

Joan Smalls: Still, you never look bad. My favorite one of yours was that red Antonio Beradi suitr. Total boss bitch.

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley: Your purple Cavalli was my dream dress.

Joan Smalls: Pick one: never wearing heels or never wearing makeup?

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley: Never wearing makeup, I guess. I love heels too much.

Joan Smalls: You're almost always in heels. Do you have a favorite pair?

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley: My Alaia boots. I'll never part ways with them. Never.

Joan Smalls: What's the fastest time you can do your makeup?

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley: I can do a five-minute face: tinted moisturizer, cover-up, glue my eyebrows down, curl my lashes, bronzer, and blush.

Joan Smalls: That sounds longer than five minutes.

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley: It's probably 15. Maybe that's why I'm always late.

Joan Smalls: Ha! Do you ever wear shorts? I've never seen you in a pair.

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley: Well, I just had a baby, and my legs aren't up to scratch yet. I feel too exposed in shorts. It's the English girl in me...

Joan Smalls: What body part do you like to accentuate? Your butt is great.

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley: You think so? I'm a sucker for a backless dress. It's sensual, and it's always, like, party in the back! What about you?

Joan Smalls: Legs for sure. What's the best thing you've kept from work? I just got this cute T-shirt from my movie, Set It Up.

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley: I was lucky enough to keep a few Versace gowns that Donatella made for me. Not sure what I'll do with them now.

Joan Smalls: Uh....do we have the same measurements [laughs]?

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley: You can wear them to go get coffee if you want.

Joan Smalls: Finally! I can tell everyone that I'm wearing vintage Rosie.

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What kind of Flirt am I?

1. A party!

2. A spritz of my fave perfume!

3. Thoughtful

4. Not very- it makes me nervous.

5. I wait for a group study sesh. It’s the perfect opportunity to get closer to my crush.

6. I get rejected.

7. Zendaya!

8. Popular, Outgoing and Fun!

9. “You’re so gorgeous, I can’t say anything to your face.”- From Gorgeous by Taylor Swift

Shy flirt

Hitting on my crush is kind of daunting, so I take a slightly more subtle approach: just being my awesome self and dropping tiny hints that I like them. My natural personality shines through and that's all I need, but if my crush doesn't seem to be getting the message, work up the guts to ask him for a study date so we can get some more one-on-one time together.

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My Summer Anthem

1. My last text is from my boyfriend Keshon, just telling me he loves me! (aww!)

2. My fave summer activity is stargazing at the beach! It’s so romantic!

3. My celeb crush is Harry Styles!

4. A sweet sundress and wedges!

5. Not too serious! I just want to have fun!

6. Simple but pretty. Pastels are the perfect fit!

7. Has tons of silly selfies!

8. Fun! I am totally the life of the party!

9. An amazing pair of sunnies. I’m always outside!

My summer anthem is John Legend's "All of Me"!

Whether it’s a long-time boyfriend, or a crush I’m finally getting close to, I’m looking forward to spending this summer with a special guy. I’m a total romantic, so I wouldn’t have it any other way.

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Fall seven times, stand up eight.