𝚔𝚒𝚗𝚍𝚗𝚎𝚜𝚜 𝚠𝚒𝚗𝚜.

proud⠀ canadian ⠀⠀&⠀⠀dog⠀ dad . actor , ⠀writer , ⠀producer .⠀⠀⠀rp acct ⠀ 𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙖𝙡𝙬𝙖𝙮𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙣𝙨, 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙗𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙚𝙙 𝙪𝙣𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙬𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙨𝙬𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙙𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝙤𝙛 𝙨𝙪𝙢𝙢𝙚𝙧 𝙞𝙨 𝙖 𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮, 𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙗𝙖𝙙 𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙖. ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀ member of townofbayview.tumblr.com

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pour it up   //   𝗄𝖺𝗋𝖾𝗇 & 𝖽𝖺𝗇 .

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kxzgillanbv‌:

Karen was always awkward about getting to know new people. She grew up an only child and she knew that her personality was a bit much to handle sometimes.  That her imagination would run a little too much in the conversations she would hold but when Dan was so cool around her she thought maybe this could be the start of a new beautiful friendship? Tidying up the house was a must; she had wrappers of half eaten chocolates confetti-ed around the living room and the kitchen and bathroom were just a mess. She cleaned quickly and jammed to loud 80’s band music before she finished completely taking the trash out and then heading back inside to change her clothes that somehow had a chocolate stains on it, “did I eat this or roll in it?” she said to herself before changing once more. She was just pulling her shirt over her head when she heard the door “that was quick” she said looking at her watch before dashing to the door and pulling the hair out from her collar “Hey!” she said smiling.

“Hey!” For a man whose own home       ━━       and even his car       ━━       occasionally  ( or, often )  shared the same decor of candy wrappers strewn about here and there, Dan certainly wouldn’t have been judgmental had he seen the house in its previous state. Still, there’s of course nothing wrong with a sparkling home either, and his smile only grows as he steps inside and eyes survey the area able to be seen from the entrance.  “Your house is stunning.”  The statement is in and of itself true, but especially so in comparison to his home still littered with boxes from moving. Granted, with every day the sea of cardboard became less and less, but to see a house completely put together was satisfying. 

“So I definitely brought way more than necessary, but...” He trails off as he switches the basket into one hand, using his other to lift and momentarily display each bottle of wine  ( yes, one red, one white, one rosé )  followed by the variety of chocolates in it one-by-one. “I wasn’t sure you if you had a specific preference for any one kind of wine or chocolate, so the thought process was kind of a, ‘Why not bring one of each and you can’t go wrong?’ thing. The more the merrier, right?” 

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bxlarsonbv‌:

You know what sir, I think that’s a great idea and also I like how your mind works tell me more. 

Maybe it’s just my love for basically all things food talking, but I think that at least one pizza, one pie, and one cake is the MINIMUM for pi day. 

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deltslea‌:

Hmm… I don’t know which is better! I like the idea of splitting it vertically, too, it would feel like one of those things where when you press the two halves together, something magical happens, do you know what I mean? Like suddenly that little statuette can solve all of the world’s problems! Oh my gosh, you really are a godsend as far as besties go, I can’t wait to have this dream realized. I agree. I bet you that next award season, if we’re not there spouting off, they’ll end up wishing that we were!

Yes, exactly! Okay, so this sounds morbid, but it needs to be asked: do you want the left half of the body or the right half? All in the name of world peace, of course. Don’t mention it! I’m happy to do it and you deserve it. I just have to do some store hopping first, but your gift bag will be ready soon. I’m not saying we should make meeting at The Brew and providing commentary for award shows a tradition, but ... We should.

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sudeikiis‌:

There’s always the choice to decorate your boxes. Make it part of the room and people will think that you did it all on purpose. Or you could always throw a nice blanket over them and put the Oscar right on top. Where he belongs. You got it. I’ll get both. Just to get on your good side. 

That could work! I could paint some, throw tablecloths and blankets on all the others and call it a day. Minimalism is all the rage now, isn’t it? So why not take it to a new level? As for the “good side”, you’re already on the best side with that. My love for coffee and sweets is my Achilles’ heel.

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antpor‌:

[butlergerry]

cinnamon rolls | gerard & dan

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butlergerry‌:

Truth be told, there were quite a few places in town that Gerard probably visited a little too often; Coral Street, Giardino di Eden… alright, so two. Three, if someone counted Coral Street Too downtown, but wasn’t that just more of the same? And then there were those late night pie trips to Sweet Tooth, and every now and then he would end up picking up a disgustingly cheesy mess of a pizza from Captain’s – alright, original statement was true. He visited some establishments a little too much. And when the barista giggled at his recommendation and took down the other man’s order, he wasn’t even surprised. They knew him. Probably too well.

“Thank me after you’ve tried it,” he let out a laugh, gathering a handful of napkins and a coffee stirrer while waiting for his drink and the small box that the pastry would come in, turning his gaze over to Dan as the other man spoke about not remembering to try one sooner. “I do that sometimes, too. You realize once you’re halfway to a table that you should have gotten something to eat with the coffee, aye?” but it was never too late to try it for the first time when it was something that delicious. “I don’t believe we’ve had the chance to meet yet, have we?” before his drink could arrive, he held out a hand to Dan, a smile on his face. “I’m Gerard, and never listen to what any of the baristas here tell you, I swear I don’t have a coffee addiction,” lies. But a fun lie, at least.

Bayview may as well be called the natural remedy for his introversion       ━━      a typically strong preference to stick to smaller, quiet gatherings or spend an evening typing away at a computer had since been waived in favor of going to explore the town, interacting with as many people as possible along the way. That’s not to say that the people of the previous cities he’d lived in weren’t kind as well, but there was something special about Bayview and its crowd: an unwavering sense of kindness and comfort you couldn’t help but to be drawn to. To say the least, the amount of time he spent out of his home in the past month here was far greater than the amount he’d spent wandering other towns before... He doesn’t care to admit that most of that time has been spent in this coffee shop or at other food places specifically so far, but he’s made the note to expand his horizons and explore other businesses of the town as well starting today. But getting a cup of coffee first was still necessary, of course. 

“Gerard, it’s great to meet you. I’m Dan. I’ll ignore any ‘accusations’ they make as long as you also pretend like you don’t see me possibly get two or three more cups while I’m here.” Smile remains as hand switches coffee cup into the other, right hand extending to accept the offered handshake. Is he doing a good job keeping his cool? There’s no telling on his end, but he’s trying his best. There’s not exactly a non-creepy way to say ‘I’ve seen almost all of your work and think it’s all fucking amazing, the amount of time and tears I’ve spent on P.S. I Love You are both way too much’, is there? Perhaps not. But in all seriousness, Gerard was an actor and producer that Dan had looked up to for some time now, and it was an honor to meet him. “I’m a huge fan of your work.”

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antpor‌:

I think I’m saving people from my “gift”!

You can’t save the people from what they really want, Antoni. 

[bxlarsonbv]

As it’s Pi Day I am thinking about how much pie is acceptable to eat when you are celebrating Pi day?

[bviewlevy]

Personally I would say to go all out: pies, pizzas which people sometimes call pies, cakes that aren’t really pies but are pretty close... 

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swiftpng‌:

Nope, I don’t think you’re dreaming at all! Unless I’m dreaming too, but that would be weird if we both had the same dream. I know it’s been out for years and is ending this year, but I’ve recently joined the bandwagon of watching it and I was not disappointed. You’re welcome, really! If you need some extra pair of hands to help you delve into your boxes, I’d be happy to offer my assistance. Though, ignoring them for now seems like the best choice when it comes to going out. Have you heard of Coral Street Cafe yet? I can take you for coffee and then show you all of my favorite spots in town. What part of Bayview did you move to?

So this is the peak of my career, nothing else will ever compare. But really it’s difficult to express how big that is         ━━       that someone whose work means so much to so many people enjoys this show which means so much to me       ━━       so thank you again. And thank you for offering help, but I think making other people suffer through helping me unpack would be both cruel and unusual. I’m all for ignoring the boxes, though! I’ve been to Coral Street a few or many times now, but I would never say no to going again. Not to mention I’m definitely in need of a tour of the town, because the cafe is just about the only place I’ve been. I’m downtown, just a few minutes walk from the park! What about you? 

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willafitzz‌:

Glad to know someone wouldn’t think it’s bad and yeah it’s definitely something to keep in mind. Just donate all your old stuff and get some new things, someone gets some cool “new” stuff and you do too. I’m mostly unpacked now except for a few things I haven’t found a spot for. That’s good, at least we can feel good knowing it takes most people a while to get everything unpacked.

It may be bad for the bank account, but it’s good for the heart. As an ongoing advocate of self-care moments, then, I’m left to ask: why NOT buy all new furniture? I mean you just pointed out another pro so it seems like a win not only for the people getting new things, but also a win for my laziness. 

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@antpor

[butlergerry]

cinnamon rolls | gerard & dan

If he was honest, his blood was probably made of coffee. Which should have been a sign that he should cut back just how much of it he drank, how often he drank it… and how much he craved it. And yet for some reason, every chance that he had, he found himself in a coffee shop, hand curled around a cup, happily sipping away. Which was where he was that day, pulling open the door to Coral Street Cafe and making his way up to the counter, eyes pouring over the menu as though he had no idea what he wanted. Coffee. Large. Black. Maybe something sugary and totally unhealthy to go with it, because… why not?

Gerard stepped up to order, offering the barista a smile before stepping back, letting the next person in line take his place, and offering a gentle, helpful tip as he gestured towards the pastry case. “Those cinnamon rolls are delicious, depending on what you’re into,” he smiled. “Although if you order it with a little extra icing, they’re even better.” @bviewlevy

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They say the average body is 60% made up of water while the strong are instead made up of 60% coffee. Who is the ‘they’ that say this? Maybe it’s just Dan, but regardless, the point still stands as he waits in line for his first coffee of the day. Surely a second cup will follow and perhaps even a third before the day truly starts rolling ... Should it be concerning that he’s only been here for a little under a month and the baristas seem to know his order before he speaks? No matter the answer, he usually doesn’t get the chance to dwell on that nor duck his head in shame at the consideration of how much money he’s already spent at this location alone before he’s sipping at his drink, all problems and concerns left to drift away   ━━

Or because the person in front of him speaks, pulling Dan from his thoughts; which clearly must’ve been all-consuming for him to not have noticed that it was Gerard Butler standing in front of him. A moment passes as he allows himself to process, reminds himself to play nonchalance though the wide smile soon to appear may betray that mask. “I’m so glad you said that, thank you.” And with that, advice is taken, Dan tacking on a cinnamon roll       (   with extra icing !   )      and a quick thank-you to the end of his order before turning back to Gerard. “Every time I come here I mean to try one, but I never remember until it’s too late to order and I’d feel bad ordering again.”

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antpor‌:

I wouldn’t share that with my therapist!

Maybe not your therapist, but you could share it with your agent! Are you really going to deprive the music industry       ━━       the people       ━━       of your gift?

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imichellewilliams‌:

I hate to break you heart but I have a feeling you’d steep competition. Once people were aware that it was an option, people would try their best to dethrone you.  I think that those things would definitely over well  for the most part. You’d probably end up having someone be upset if they got best flirt or something. I don’t understand why the memberships aren’t free for voting members of the Academy or SAG-AFTRA. It would help us make decisions, wouldn’t it?  We do get some nice discounts though.  I guess that has to count for something. You could actually watch your watch list.

They’ll try, but can they really? I feel like as soon as I spend literally an entire day on the couch with my dog deep-diving through all the streaming services there are now, eating takeout, and drinking wine that I’m just about as lazy as one can be. And I spend many days like that, so it would take a lot of effort to dethrone me. If they do manage to beat that, though, then they absolutely deserve it and I won’t even fight it. The thing about the watchlist is that I always tell myself I don’t have enough time to watch something, but then I spend hours just messing with my watchlist when I could’ve watched a lot? I don’t know whether it’s paradox of choice or if I’m truly just lazy, but there’s got to be like at least 200 titles on that thing by now.

[townofevans-deactivated20201215]

One thing I noticed while moving was my collection of water bottles under my bed. It’s a shame I have to start all over again but good things always end. Just gotta do bigger and better this time. I found a flute too. Something they made me play as a child. Apparently, that was a thing when I was younger. Anyone else learned to play that wooden flute? It’s the most useless instrument ever, and it sounds horrible. Imagine everyone starting a band with a wooden flute? Thanos would’ve come to the world right away. Couldn’t they teach us how to play the guitar? Why the stupid wooden flute aka recorder?

[bviewlevy]

Oh my god, that just unlocked a memory in my brain that I didn’t know I had? Was that like a universal thing, having kids play the flute? I feel like my parents must’ve hidden it the second I moved up a grade and didn’t need it anymore because I have no clue where it went, but can they really be blamed? The real victims of this are the families who had to sit through us practicing how to play the flute for hours in anticipation of a thirty minute school recital or something. 

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pour it up   //   𝗄𝖺𝗋𝖾𝗇 & 𝖽𝖺𝗇 .

Understandably, there’s some level of concern that accompanies a drive where a basket holding far too many wines and chocolates lay strapped into the seat       (   yes, secured by the seat belt: if there was a time to be cautious this was it     )       beside him, but Karen lived Downtown as well so he didn’t have to worry about being pulled over and questioned for long. Still, that doesn’t stop the sigh of relief once car is parked in the driveway, Dan grabbing the basket in one hand so other was free to ring the doorbell. 

Moving is never an easy process, from unboxing to just trying to find that special social circle. Most changes of scenery came with a promise of spending those painful, awkward first months struggling to figure out what was what, who was who and where you fit in, but Bayview seemed to be the exception. With a community so welcoming and kind, it took no time at all to find some comfort and friends       ━━       Karen being one of the first, as they were quick to bond over their love of that which rests in the basket Dan holds up once door is opened, a broad smile offered. “Delivery!”

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[jakejhnsns]

In between working, I’ve been watching some really bad trash TV. I’m talking 90 Day Fiance and Love Is Blind. I can’t stop and don’t know if I want to. My sister text me to ask me if she could come and see my new place and I told her I couldn’t because I had to go to a wedding. By that I meant, I was watching the Love Is Blind finale weddings in the comfort of my own home. It’s a problem. I’m a trash TV addict. Someone want to tell me the best place in town to convince me to get out. I’ve already checked out Coral Street and been there many times during my work and TV breaks so we can cross that one off the list.

[bviewlevy]

Honestly, that just sounds like a really good time to me? Like Ideal-Way-To-Spend-An-Entire-Weekend-Level good time? If you want to get completely away from screens, though, I would recommend the park downtown.