bad moon rising

Claudia Blake, eighteen, #ikissedagirl. “Things are sweeter when they're lost. I know--because once I wanted something and got it. It was the only thing I ever wanted badly, and when I got it it turned to dust in my hand.” f. scott fitzgerald

[jacqueline-crawford]

It’s 2014 and we don’t even have the ability to teleport yet? What the hell?

[claudia-blake]

Maybe it's some kind of government conspiracy. I mean, where are the flying cars? I always thought it'd be like Meet the Robinsons in 2014.

[peytoneisley]

I have watched way too many episodes of this Face Off show in one sitting. Someone rescue me.

[claudia-blake]

I just googled that, and wow. For one, it's nice to see the Syfy channel is branching out. And second, I'm both impressed and intimidated, which isn't something I thought I'd say about makeup artists.

[elenamead-blog]

I think I bunged up my shoulder.

[claudia-blake]

Aw, what happened?

[catiejames2]

[claudia-blake]

Dude. Nice straw.

[audrey-sheckerd]

Anyone want to do something fun tonight?

[claudia-blake]

Sure. I'm never motivated to leave myself so it helps when someone else offers. What'd you have in mind?

[lexielozano]

Accidentally fell asleep whilst reading out in the sun…I am now a tomato

[claudia-blake]

...Do you like tomatoes?

[eveleenmccarthy]

S-Still thank you. [She said with a smile] I-It doesnt s-seem selfish. [She glanced around the room] I like h-how you decorated.

[claudia-blake]

Hm, maybe not. You're welcome...really, anytime. [She smiled and glanced around the room, grabbing the remote from the top of the tv.] Thanks. I brought almost all of my posters. When I first got here I thought I'd overdone it, but I actually like it. It's homey.

[eveleenmccarthy]

[Eve linked her arm with Claudia and smiled sweetly at her.] Y-You’re so-so sweet Claud.

[claudia-blake]

You'd do the same for me, Eevee. And I don't like seeing you upset, so. Maybe I'm just being selfish. [She smiled and opened the door to her room, stepping inside.]

[jessiemartineztho]

It’s always nice to take a break from the cameras. That’s the best part. Sometimes home is nice though, just being with family can be calming. I have no idea now.

[claudia-blake]

True point. I haven't been safe from cameras during the day for a while. Maybe I should plan a trip away somewhere. Hm, you could try the east coast? The show moved from there not long ago though, so that may be boring for you.

[peytoneisley]

I can paint, but I usually just sketch. I didn’t really have time for anything like that in Seattle, but now — I don’t know, maybe I’ll pick it back up again. Yeah, it’s funny how much you idolize your parents at that age. They’re like some kind of hero. Aw, I could teach you though. If you wanted. Oh please! Okay, I’ll show you, but the second I hear snoring I’m going to run away and get frozen yogurt. I guess that’s.. true. What if their passion, though, was like, model trains? Yeah, and you won’t even have to wait until you’re my grandma’s age to learn, you can just be loud and proud about it. Wait. You can see me as Mick Jagger? I’m very interested in that and am wondering what that actually looks like… do I have Mick Jagger hair? Or is it a weird blend like people who mix their pictures on those baby generator websites? Hey, I’ll invite you to a gig, then. I mean, when one exists. Oh, right. Well, in my opinion, you weren’t missing out on a whole lot. High schoolers aren’t the best at relationships, anyways. Are they? I get the feeling I’d be nervous about it if I was the type to get nervous.

[claudia-blake]

A lot of the people staying here came to settle down and figure things out, so it'd be a pretty good time to pick up past hobbies. I say you go for it. I know, right? They're all 'grown-up' so you think they can do no wrong. Maybe that's why teens get rebellious, it's some weird sort of over-compensation. I definitely want. I mean, yeah, that sounds like it'd be fun. I don't know if I'll be fun to teach, though. Can't say I'm a fast learner. Snoring? Me? Never! Though now that you mention it, we should get frozen yogurt before you start showing them to me. Just to enrich the experience, and because I'm craving it now, so thanks for that. I dunno, model trains can be...exciting. How many model train sets can one person have? No, you don't have Jagger's hair, exactly. But I could see you rock it like Jagger. I might even say you have the moves like Jagger. You got them moves like Jagger...ooh. Are you looking to play again? L.A. is probably a good place to go for that. It's no New York, but a close second, maybe. Oh, that's a relief. I thought I'd missed something revolutionary, but that may have just been the part of me that has watched The Notebook like, five times. Hmm, right, well, you should be super nervous 'cause I'm a pretty tough critic.

[eveleenmccarthy]

[Eve smiled at her a bit more at the girl’s words and shook her head.] T-T-thats true. U-um c-can we avoid my room r-right now? I do-dont wanna go in there. S-So yours?

[claudia-blake]

Sure, mine it is. C'mon. [She helped her friend up and linked arms with her, making the short walk to her own room.]

[jessiemartineztho]

I still need to. That was just me needing family for a bit.

[claudia-blake]

Gotcha. I'm glad you got to see them, then. Makes me feel like I should visit mine soon, but I've only been away for like a month. Where would you wanna roadtrip to?

[peytoneisley]

Wanna Be On Top? | Peyton & Claudia

[peytoneisley]

As soon as Peyton saw Claudia, she took in the sight.. just past the girl, noticing the stark contrast of the room. She knew which was Claudia’s, and the thought of that made her lips draw up in a half smile, until she noticed she was doing it and immediately returned to her cool exterior. And then she focused on Claudia, snapping out of her distractions as she listened to Claudia’s words. And she slipped back into that half smile, this time out of some sort of inclination to a competitive nature. “Should I?” She asked, quirking her brow and tilting her head slowly. “Because I think I know exactly what I want.” The sentiment came out as serious as she’d meant it to, but unfortunately for her she instantly fell into a giggle. “Okay, okay, be quiet Tiffany.” She said, using the expression mostly as a reference but it reminded her of what she came for. Though the thought was lost, as she took time to truly gaze over the empty walls… and the chock full ones, the lack of painted inches showing underneath paper coverings a shock to her system in the midst of the mansion’s classy and elegant yet clearly vanilla design. She was relatively used to classy, big, elegance, but for one reason or another, she kind of hated it. Her favorite record store was caught in the middle of a run down, characterful street, and it was home when home wasn’t. So that was her taste, dark and mismatched, and for the lack of words to fit, she loved it. So where she was standing now, next to a friend, she felt that small spark of sanity that she hadn’t yet since coming here.

Pulling herself out of it, she narrowed her eyes in thought once more before turning back to Claudia once she’d stepped inside. Peyton didn’t say anything until her feet had brought her to the couch, plopping herself down in one swift motion. She hid her hands beneath her knees before looking up at the girl still standing. And in Peyton’s voice, mannerisms, and general being, a switch went on as the to-be-ridiculousness poured out of her mouth. “Okay, Claudia. Why do you want to be America’s Next Top Model.”

[claudia-blake]

The words were met by Claudia's own quirked eyebrow, one that spoke of challenge as ageless as Top Model itself. However, even that fell away as she joined Peyton in her small bout of giggling, which only increased at her next reference. "No way I'm Tiffany," she said indignantly, crossing her arms as though she was sorely upset by this development. "You may be impersonating Tyra but you're definitely Tiffany." Her arms dropped as she followed Peyton's gaze, intent upon her walls. She'd expected herself to feel self-conscious about having someone else in her room, but oddly enough, she only felt prouder of the time she'd taken to occupy every inch of her walls. Claudia took the small silence and walked toward her closet, shooting Peyton a grin before she quickly closed herself inside. She wouldn't be allowing the other to see what exactly she'd be modelling - not yet, at least. Secrecy was a part of the profession, or at least, she assumed it was. She rifled around her new clothes in search of an outfit sure to wow, and emerged only upon being addressed. She stuck her head out of the closet before her body followed. "Isn't it obvious?" She asked in response, hands on her hips. "I've spent most of my life indoors and away from the world...I have robbed the them of my presence. And now I'm only hoping to give a little of that back." She thought for a moment before quickly adding, "I also want to end world hunger."

This time she managed to refrain from breaking the solemn expression on her face, which was quite difficult considering how light she felt. She blamed it on the fact that their joking around had put her in a good mood, but besides that she couldn't quite put a finger on the source of whatever it was. Not that she minded; it was a nice feeling. "Now," Claudia said gravely, putting up a finger, "wait and prepare yourself for the awesomeness to come." She backed away, not removing her eyes from Peyton until she once again closed the doors before her and quickly went to work changing.

[peytoneisley]

Yeah, that’s true. I guess she just paints what she likes; I never really thought about it before because I’d be biased, probably. She tought me everything I know about art so to me she’s like all of the greats in one. You should. I’ve got pictures on my phone of her studio pieces, but I guess it’s not the same thing. Plus, I don’t want to bore anyone, considering that sounds like a step away from people who show off too many pictures of their kids, or people who show you tons of photos of their vacation. You could always try the planetarium. Different experience, but I hear it’s amazing. That’s true, but I’ve always wanted to apply Fight Club to myself, and now I have. Hope received! Someone in the wish granting factory likes you. It probably is, like in the underground olympics. But it’s a given that you kind of bob to the beat, with your shoulders, or your head. Maybe it’s me but when I lead I put a lot into it, although I’m not quite Mick Jagger. Really? Cool. Really? Never? Ooh, fine, now you’ve gotten me all psyched up so I might as well.

[claudia-blake]

So you've tried painting too then? That's how I am with my parents. My mom never taught professionally but when I was littler I thought she was the best teacher out there. I used to draw when I was younger but I haven't in forever, so I'm pretty sure the talent I had is no more. Come on, I'd love to see tons of pictures of your kids - I mean, grandmother's paintings! I promise I won't even get a little bored. I really like seeing what makes other people excited because it's so different from person to person, you know? You can learn a lot about someone by what they could ramble about for hours at a time. Hm, that's a good idea, maybe I will. Awesome, today must just be my lucky day. My dream of learning to secretly knit is coming true. I could see you as a Mick Jagger, though. Or at least an Adam Levine singing about Jagger. I kinda want to see you play sometime now. Yeah, never. Like I said...homeschool. I didn't leave the house much and all. I'm psyching myself up too. My expectations are crazy high right now.

[jimmy-marshall]

Well my family doesn’t know I’m here either, so here’s to hoping they don’t stumble across this while channel surfing. I’m not exactly out to them so that would be an awkward phone call.

[claudia-blake]

Ooh, finding a kindred spirit, I like it. It's not that I'm not out to them 'cause I am...I just don't think they'd appreciate my living choices at the moment. And that's definitely not the kind of situation I wanna handle over the phone.

[davinajocelynfabray]

Thank you so much for thinking so. Awesome, I hope I make us out to be as classy as we are. They were a lot of chaos, fun and looking pretty. I won a lot of the time, so that made it even better. Oh? What’s your favorite thing to do there? I might do that.

[claudia-blake]

I'll just have to visit the south sometime and see for myself, but I'm sure you're setting a good example. Ha, I'd imagine so. Did you have like, talent portions? I always see that in movies and on tv but I'm never sure how it actually works. So far, I really like going to the beach 'cause the water feels so much nicer than up north. But I've only been here for a month or so, so that's subject to change.

[ez-sanchez-deactivated20150205]

"I’ve got one less problem without you" repeatedly constantly in a creepy whisper? She’s really fucking hot.

[claudia-blake]

Oh...it's coming back to me now. The whisper is a little creepy, I'll give you that. Wasn't she on that Nick show? I remember watching that when I was younger.