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carter maddox mccarthy. thirty three. pediatric oncologist. dog dad.

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hxllycc:

How are you?

I’m okay. I can’t complain. What about you?

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riverfabs:

I’d be 100% up for that if I had any spare time, sorry! Sounds like a fab idea though, you’d be a great volleyball coach I’m sure.

Thank you, River! Maybe if your schedule frees up I could at least get you to come to a game?

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danyelle-j-adams:

I don’t know how much interest you got, but I would love to join a volleyball team. What made you buy a net? Was it spur of the moment?

It was very spur of the moment! The net was on sale and I thought I could find some use for it.

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rhirhiannon:

Upper body strength isn’t in my skillset but if you ever need cheerleaders who weren’t actually cheerleaders, I’ve got chu.

I don’t think it’s upper body strength so much as it is hand-eye coordination, but we will happily accept spectators!

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cassiaxdavis:

I can’t say I’m that great when it comes to volleyball but it’ll be a perfect way to get some sun and meet people!

Yeah, exactly! It would just be for fun. You know, a way to hang out with new people and have a good time!

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Hey, Tybee! Would anybody be interested in starting a pickup beach volleyball team? Or maybe two teams, since we then would have someone to play against? I went and bought a net at Walmart today and it feels like a big shame to not use it. 

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PM: I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, you would make a wonderful mother, Holly. There are other ways to have kids other than the “traditional method”.

You’re right, there are. And if in a few years and I’m in a position to reconsider, maybe it’ll be different. Not now, though. It isn’t an easy thought.

…thank you, though. For saying that.

You’re welcome.

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LAURA: I'll keep that in mind, even though I should try and keep some kind of decent sleep schedule over the summer :)

LAURA [unsent]: Did you really?

LAURA: Good, I'm so happy to hear that!

LAURA: That sounds really nice, actually. I don't have any other plans.

CARTER: I really don't either. It gets very crazy in the summer! I automatically think that means I'm ready to be out later going for a run and playing sports.

CARTER: I'm so glad to hear that.

CARTER: What would you like to go and see?

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TEXT 💬 JARTER

JAMES: Uh, it was. I'm not that big of a fan of big parties anyway.

JAMES: How are you?

CARTER: Oh. Well, I hope you got to celebrate in a way that you wanted to.

CARTER: Uh, you know, the usual. You?

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cassiaxdavis:

A bird? Like the ones with wings and can poke your eyes out with their beaks if you let them?? 5 it is! Meet at the ice cream shop?

Awww! They’re adorable and look super soft. But I’m a sucker for anything plushy. As long as it’s not ratty and smelly and dirty…lolol

A bird! His name is Harry and he’s a canary. That sounds awesome. Do you think birds can have ice cream? I’ll bring him a peanut butter treat instead.

Oh, okay! I’ll keep that in mind, yes.

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pennyxowens:

Today started with a 55-year-old man arguing with me that he definitely had a heart attack every night this week… One, that’s impossible. And Two, he told me that he ate spicy foods practically every meal which he doesn’t normally do, so he definitely just had heartburn. 

I’ll be drinking in the break room now if anyone needs me. And yes, I am off-shift, so don’t get any of your panties in a twist. 

Can I meet you there?

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jessiebauer:

Is it weird that I miss school? Like, a lot? I’ve literally been going into the college every single day to program shit just because I miss the whole atmosphere. I mean, there is also the fact that I’ve been working on this video game for about a year and I’m still not finished. Am I too much of a nerd for this? I’m actually counting down the days until school starts again, ‘cause I wanna learn so much more about this stuff. I guess this shows you that I chose the right major, but… still! #BringBackCollege. I know most will disagree, but this girl needs to get back into the swing of things.

That’s so sweet! Are there any summer classes you can take?

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roniclarke:

When I say that my favorite season is summer, I mean it. I love late nights and cookouts and fireflies and wearing minimal clothing. But with minimal clothing comes the need to constantly spray sunscreen on my pale skin so I don’t look even more red than my hair. Looking like a fuckin’ lobster or a tomato? Not a good look for me, so I envy y’all who can actually tan. 

But if I do forget to wear sunscreen and end up lookin’ like a tomato I ask two things — 1) please laugh at me for being stupid. 2) don’t touch me ‘cause it will fucking hurt. This has been a PSA. Thank you for your time, Tybee. 

You could always get a stylish floppy hat to protect your face with!

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bakermercyj:

So I walk into my apartment after being away for a few days, and it seems I have been visited by a family of spiders. Okay well its only two but two makes a family and so I told those spiders it was either them or me, and it has been decided that I need to find a new place to live… but seriously how is everyone? Don’t forget to get your Fourth of July orders in!

Uh oh! Mercedes, if you need help or an exterminator recommendation, I’m happy to give you a few names.

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TEXT ✉️ CAURA

LAURA: Hello!

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LAURA: I hope it's okay for me to text you. I just wanted to say thank you for dinner the other night, I had a really great time!

CARTER: Hey, of course! You can text me any time. Even in the wee small hours of the morning.

CARTER: I had a great time, too!

CARTER: I was wondering if you maybe wanted to go see a movie with me this weekend?

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JAMES: Thank you.

JAMES: I'm sorry. I must have done something wrong.

JAMES: Not that you wouldn't be allowed to come if you want to.

JAMES: But thank you.

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CARTER: Hope you had a great celebration!

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cassiaxdavis:

Really?? I am SO taking you up on that offer! Can I take them on a walk? Or to a park? And fuck yeah we should! When are you free? I’m finished with most of my clients around 5 so I’m good to go by then! 

Popples are these adorable plushy toys that are this sorta made up animal that has a pouch on their back. And you can roll their body up to fit in the pouch. There’s lots of them to pick from and I need to figure out which to get because if I’m not careful I’ll have so freaking many I won’t have room for anything else.

Hey, sure! I’ve never taken my bird for a walk but I bet he’d be down. Cool, that sounds great. I’ll meet you at five then?

Huh. That sounds really cute. If I see anything like that, I’ll pick it up for you!