in a big time, broadway show

[artfuljanuary]

Hello!!! I had to have my sons show me how to set up an account, but I'm here!!

My name is January Rhodes, but you might know me as JT or "dungaree cookie duuuuuude" if you're one of the many many stoned patrons that have come through the doors of Rocky Rhodes over the last year. I'm a fine art and photography freshman, and yes I am 42, life conspired against me for a little while there but I got two beautiful boys out of it so it can't have been all that bad.

Speaking of my wonderful little bakery, I'm looking for some more part time help to keep the place up and running now that I'll be in classes during the week, so if anybody wants or needs a little part time work either come into the bakery or send me a message here! And if you see me out and about, probably with my camera, please come and say hi!!

[broadwaymaybee]

JANUAAARY. hi!!!! i can definitely help at the bakery if you need some hands. you know i love baking and sweets.

[puckjake-deactivated20250503]

May, I think you might be on your way to becoming my new favorite person. But if you need something hacked, I can help you out. I'm also good with my hands and give killer massages if you ever need one.

[broadwaymaybee]

you'll come to learn that i'm everyone's favorite person. it's my charm and smile. the dancer in me is aching for a massage... so i may just have to take you up on that.

[staceyevanspsu]

No way!!! Yes send me it and I'll look it over, then pick up anything extra I need. You busy Saturday?

[broadwaymaybee]

consider it sent! nope never too busy to hang out with you! want to come to my place?

[psusantana-deactivated20241126]

It won't even take all that. If she thinks you have a chance at being more successful than she was, she'll find a way to prevent it. Unfortunately for me, I do know her well, and I can't seem to ever get rid of her. She's like a little pest that you can't kill, but she'll definitely try to bite you so just watch your back.

[broadwaymaybee]

i see. well, i think i'll have to learn for myself unfortunately if that is the case. do you know this from experience though? not that i don't trust your judgment, of course. this semester would be my first time meeting her and she's my teacher so..

[giannajo]

Yes, please!

I'm sure it's fine. If anything, they'd just take the money out of your paycheck and if that hasn't happened yet, I think you're good. Yikes though! I can see why that wouldn't be fun, and drinking too much caffeine seems like a common thing when people are in and out of class all day, but they still don't have to be rude. Maybe I need to find a much more chill job on campus.

[broadwaymaybee]

then one red velvet cake coming your way.

it's not the absolute worst, but i think that you can definitely find a better job that doesn't involve the awfulness of people who are addicted to caffeine. what are you studying in school? maybe you can find something based off what you're studying!

[puckjake-deactivated20250503]

Then I can't wait to watch you perform something. You did? See, this was some sort of fate, and I just know this is about to be the best peach cobbler I've ever had. I'll think on it all day and find something suitable to give you in return.

[broadwaymaybee]

i won't let you down! oh it must be. it certainly will be, you'll be making it known that any other peach cobbler you have is just mediocre compared to mine. and i'm looking forward to seeing what you come with.

[psusantana-deactivated20241126]

Por el amor de Dios, not you fueling her ego like this. If you're any good, just keep an eye on that sneaky little brown noser. Competition makes her do crazy things.

[broadwaymaybee]

i don't imagine i'd be competing against her for anything unless the campus puts on a show where professors and students are in it together. but thank you for the heads up. do you know her well then?

[broadwaymaybee]

gosh, do i love this song.

[staceyevanspsu]

Okay well you use your fantastic detective skills to find this all out and I'll start getting ingredients ready, it'll be all the basic sugar cookie stuff I'm sure. I wonder if it has a secret twist to it that makes them so delicious?

[broadwaymaybee]

okay hold because i totes just found them!! let me text you what i found and we can have the best baking day!!

[psuauroraabrams]

Oh well you are going to be in for a great time. My time at PSU was the best few years of my life. I learnt a lot and made friends for life. It'll be a change, especially compared to New York but you will be fine. Good Luck and if it's not to weird to say you know a professor, then you are more then welcome to come find me if you ever just need someone to talk to.

You've read my books? Oh my gosh that is so cool, I am glad you love them, I have worked so hard on them, the final book is being worked on at the moment.

[broadwaymaybee]

i really appreciate that, professor abrams. i don't carry much skill in the writing aspect of arts, but if i ever want to broaden my horizons i'll certainly look into taking your class.

oh my gosh, best day! i am eagerly counting down the days then. no rush of course! i know perfection is something that takes time.

[puckjake-deactivated20250503]

Oh yeah? Guess I'll have to catch a performance this year to see if you're really that good. But yes, a thousand times yes. Does peach cobbler count as a pie? I love a good peace cobbler, but also pecan or apple pies too. What would it take to get you to bake something for me?

[broadwaymaybee]

you sure will, i promise you'll be blown away. i think i can make an exception for you and make a peach cobbler in replacement. i did just buy some really perfect peaches yesterday... you seem like a resourceful guy, i'm sure you'll think of something!

[giannajo]

Same here, girl. I'm not an attention lover so sticking out like that would probably make me far too anxious. Oooh, have you tried making a red velvet cake yet? If not, do you have plans to make one soon?

Hey, if you've been getting away with it, it sounds like you do get it for free. That's not a bad perk. I was debating finding a job myself but before I even think about, what's it like working on campus?

[broadwaymaybee]

red velvet is one of my favorites. would you like me to give you some once i do make some?

fingers crossed or i'll be looking for a new job some point soon and i'd hate that. the bean is awesome, plus getting work with some of my fellow students is great. i will say it's not fun when the grumpy professors or students who probably should be cut off from caffeine stroll up but you know... what do i know about over-caffeination?

[psusantana-deactivated20241126]

What in the Rachel Banished Berry hell is this? Is someone reproducing Rachels now? I clearly need to start taking my coffee with the strongest whiskey one can find if I'm about to be experiencing deja vu around here. Please tell me you don't have an ego the size of Jupiter like our resident fallen star?

[broadwaymaybee]

oh i wouldn't compare myself to professor berry. her talent is in leagues of it's own that i'm not even remotely prepared to touch yet. but i do work hard to maintain what i can. i don't know if i could make you a whiskey coffee but i'll keep it a secret if i happen to watch you dump the whiskey in the coffee.

[mathieuschue]

Would it be presumptuous to ask if one of your dream roles is in Waitress? Welcome to PSU, May. I'm Mathieu, and after years of trying to convincing myself I liked plain back coffee, I've learned to embrace anything hazelnut flavored. Any recommendations?

[broadwaymaybee]

i don't think it'd be all the presumptuous actually. i am a very big fan of waitress! i'm thinking i'd be a dawn. are you also a fan of musical theatre, mathieu? hm, hazelnut is a bit tricky but i think i can make you something you'd really enjoy!

[staceyevanspsu]

Hi!!!

Oh really? That would be so cool! Then you can come hang and I can bake you cookies! Win-win.

[broadwaymaybee]

definitely! i think i'll be able to find something - or at least something very similar to what we make at the bean. so true and honestly what could be better than that?

[psuauroraabrams]

That is exciting, How many years have you done so far at PSU or is this your first year?

Well thank you, I do love my name, feels unique and a little bit like Disney. I write fantasy books, I have released 2 books of a trilogy so far. The series is called the Emerald World.

[broadwaymaybee]

this is my first year here! i just moved here from new york city so.. this is all a lot and i'm very out of my element. but i think it'll be okay.

oh my gosh, i thought you looked familiar! i love your books.

[aliford]

Did you say baker? I might have a proposition for you. Depends on how you feel about custard. Hey May, solid band bane, I'm Ali.

I usually just drink whatever Jake puts in front of me. Not always the wisest decision, but I like a good chai latte.

[broadwaymaybee]

yes! i love to bake. custard? i don't hate custard, i feel like i could bake a lot of good things with it. it's so nice to meet you ali!

...what kind of things does jake put in front of you?