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cole noah menkins, 22 years old. double major in musical theatre & social work

[colexmenkins]

dynamite-david​:

That is fantastic! I assure you that it will be worth it by the end, that is what I am telling myself. On days where I am tired from work and then evening classes on top of it, I remind myself that in the future I will be grateful that I worked this hard now. I definitely understand, and it doesn’t help that I am a huge perfectionist. Whenever I have to do a project or just type up something for work, I go over it and change it multiple times before I am happy with it. I am still getting better of knowing when I can be done and step away for good from a task. It’s baby steps, haha. 

Wise words to live by and a statement I couldn’t agree more with. It might be a little rough right now to have so much on the plate, but it will hopefully make things in the future so much easier. Got job experience for the resume, education at the ready, all set to take on the world. I can certainly relate to being a perfectionist because I’m the same when it comes to my assignments. I cannot possibly tell you how long I’ve worked on presentations or papers to make sure everything is just so. It comes in handy sometimes yet it’s a slippery slope to getting hung up over various things. Baby steps indeed towards learning to go with the flow.

[colexmenkins]

poseyxharper​:

Precisely! I am very glad that I could show my students how important and wonderful it can be to give back to others. I hope that it’s something they can take with them throughout their lives, especially now that I have to say goodbye to them. 

Fingers crossed they do and they’re inspired to do so throughout their lives. But since kids tend to be sweet more often than not, I’d be surprised if they didn’t. Assuming that since the time to say goodbye has come, your student teaching experience is over? If so, have to imagine that it’s bittersweet?

[colexmenkins]

joiejack​:

It sure tasted very well.

May have to try this experiment for myself! It may be just having mac and cheese at a different time, but who knows? Could be on to something.

[colexmenkins]

joiejack​:

Mac and cheese for breakfast? Yes.

That sounds like an interesting experiment! Would it be safe to say it went well?

[colexmenkins]

poseyxharper​:

It has been quite a success! My students have loved putting together their fundraiser and have raised quite a decent amount of money for the center! 

That sounds great! I’m really happy to hear that, imagine the center will be over the moon. Plus, the general feeling of knowing that you were able to help out in some fashion is a great one.

[colexmenkins]

dynamite-david​:

If it is something that you are interested in, then I do recommend going for it. There are some challenges with it, but it is worth it. Education is a great thing to have, so there is no such thing as too much. Aw, yes I know we will both slowly but surely get there! I have learned to walk away from a task when I feel myself too overworked or overwhelmed, and then come back to it later after I take a break. That was a big part in my progress.

It certainly is something that I’m interested in, so chances are that I will go for it. And I agree, education is a great thing to have handy in a wide variety of situations. You can never have too much knowledge. Exactly! It may be a lengthy process and move slower than a sloth at times, but we’ll get there. Now that is really admirable! I still have trouble with that sometimes, knowing when to step away and take a break to avoid overworking myself or riling myself up too much. If that doesn’t scream stubborn, I don’t know what does.

[colexmenkins]

brightonberry​:

It’s like seeing big foot, wow. Kidding not that you have big feet I have no idea what shoe size you have. But im good just working on my fun run right now. 

To be quite honest, I wouldn’t be surprised if I did some moonlighting as Bigfoot on the few occasions I had one too many. Fun run, you say? I’m intrigued! Maybe me and my potentially big feet will be there.

[colexmenkins]

dynamite-david​:

Hello, there! We have reached a busy portion of the semester, but thankfully we have our Thanksgiving break to look forward to very soon. You are almost at the finish line, at least. Unless you plan to continue on to a master’s, which I can tell you is challenging but satisfying at the same time. I am doing well, thank you. I am continuing to learn how to balance my job, school, and time with my family and friends too. I hope everything is running smooth with yourself. 

Hello and we sure as hell have reached a busy point in the year! Thank goodness for the upcoming break which can hopefully be a much needed breath of fresh air. I’m certainly entertaining going for the master’s degree although there are plenty of factors to consider on both sides of the equation. Glad to hear that things are going well for you! You’re not alone with learning to maintain that balance, I’m still working on it too. Things are going quite well, doing a little more working hard lately as to be expected.

[colexmenkins]

baxtersmythe​:

I wish I could say it gets easier, but if you decide on grad school… it does not. 

I have admittedly been entertaining grad school for social work, but I will certainly factor that into my decision. Also, please forgive me, however I don’t think we’ve met. Cole Menkins.

[colexmenkins]

poseyxharper​:

It has ended up leaving quite an impact on the students, truly! They are very excited now to be hosting a fundraiser to make money to give to the Boys and Girls Club of Cleveland! 

Can only imagine the impact it had. That’s a cool and sweet thing to do if I ever heard one! Fundraisers are almost always a blast so I hope that you guys have just as much fun!

[colexmenkins]

I am finally poking my head out from underneath a mountain of coursework. Forgot that senior year is no joke, but enough of that. How are we all doing? What have I missed?

[colexmenkins]

poseyxharper​:

Absolutely! Although the school is going to have a fundraiser for the cost of the damages… and to get a new microwave in the lounge once it is finished. Hopefully that will go well… and it’s another lesson in fire safety for the students in the school, truthfully… as unsafe as it could have been. 

Hopefully! I’ll have to remember to check that fundraiser out and pitch some money in myself. But that has to be the best example of making lemonade out of life’s lemons, making the experience an impromptu lesson in fire safety. A lesson that would sure as hell stick with me if I was a member of the faculty or one of the students. Forgive me if I’ve said that already, but it’s still insane to think about.

[colexmenkins]

📲 Jordan ⇄ Cole

Jordan: I definitely have no qualms about huddling like a penguin with you. I don't mind getting close to you at all. We might have to warm each other up after the carnival, too. And I'm definitely down for that.

Jordan: I don't think I have to worry about you roaming off, because I think I'll be sticking next to you the whole night. Just to help with the nervousness. And because I generally enjoy your company. And being close to you. You're my lava, and with how cold it's going to be, I definitely wouldn't mind certain things erupting during the carnival. Or, like I said previously, after the carnival. Wink wink.

Jordan: I'm sorry, that was lame. Ignore that I said that. At least the wink wink part.

Jordan: Spending the carnival reuniting and reconnecting with you sounds like the perfect night. Definitely need it after the past couple weeks that I've had. You always make me smile, even when my heart seems dreadfully heavy. Even now, just texting you is bringing me happiness. I hate that we're both so busy, because I'd love to spend more time with you, but that just makes the times we're able to get together that much more special, right? Distance makes the heart grow fonder or something like that.

Cole: Good because I have no qualms about penguin huddling either. Sometimes in life, you just need to cuddle up to your partner in crime, whoever it happens to be. Warming each other up after sounds like a great way to close the night. Mark me down as looking forward to this particular addition to the plans.

Cole: I generally enjoy your company and being close to you too. And who knows? I'd be down for one to happen before, during, or after the carnival. Wink wink, nudge nudge.

Cole: I might have to ask you to do the same thing. Especially with the wink / nudge on my end. By the way, that wasn't lame at all. If anything, it did make me chuckle and say dork in the fondest way possible if you can imagine that.

Cole: Couldn't agree more. You make me smile a whole lot too Jord. Regardless of the day I've had beforehand, just thinking about all the fun we have and can have together - platonic, romantic, or both - is enough to put a grin on my face. That does sound like the saying, yeah. People say there's a little bit of truth in every saying or something like that. I can confirm that both people behind these wise sayings were one hundred percent correct.

[colexmenkins]

📲 Jordan ⇄ Cole

Jordan: That's a good idea. Maybe we can wear short shorts to begin with, and then have a change of pants in the car to pull over if we start to get too cold.

Jordan: I'm so excited for this! Thank you so much for agreeing to go to the carnival with me. I really wanted to go, but I didn't want to go alone. And Silas is going to be there I'm sure, so I'm a little worried about running into him. I'm pretty sure I'm going to bring a flask for some liquid courage. It's going to be big enough to where I might not run into him, right? Gah, I'm nervous.

Jordan: But I'll have you there, and that makes all the difference. I can't wait to spend time with you. I feel like we haven't really seen each other in ages. There was the dolphin date, but besides that? It feels like it's been since the masqueerade. And I miss you. And your lips.

Cole: That sounds great to me. We can keep an eye on the temperature throughout the night, see how we feel. Huddle like penguins if it's chilly, but not cold enough to warrant going to the car.

Cole: No need to thank me, I'm looking forward to going! The carnival is always a great time, so is spending time with you. Practically guaranteed to have a fucking epic time! Not wanting to go alone is understandable. As for Silas and carnival size, a decent amount of people do show up. If you run into him though, just be your amazing self and if I've happened to roam off, text me. I'll be there ASAP to hopefully help with the nervousness. Presence of a familiar face and all.

Cole: In our respective defenses, we are both very busy individuals. I can't wait to spend time with you either. Really does feel like we're reuniting or something instead of just reconnecting. The dolphin date was such an epic surprise, gonna be a tough act to follow now that the ball is in my court. But I miss you and your lips too along with generally having fun. The pains of being a workaholic.

[colexmenkins]

📲 Jordan ⇄ Cole

Jordan: I've done some shopping for accessories. We have to decide what kind of bottoms we're wearing. Pants or short shorts? I would normally go with short shorts if it were inside, but I'm afraid of us freezing. So maybe pants without shirts and open jackets would be best?

Jordan: Do you own red or black pants? I think red would look best. Do we need to go shopping? Because I definitely own white pants, but I'm worried about your costume.

Jordan: Then again, short shorts may be the best course of action. With a jacket? Do you mind a little bit of cold?

Cole: I'm afraid of us freezing too, but short shorts -might- be the best course of action like you said. Let's play that one by ear? Have both pants and shorts ready to go for Halloween, check what the weather will be like, and decide then? But yeah, pants without jackets and open shirts.

Cole: I own both red and black pants, funny enough! Promise that there's no need to worry about my costume. It's practically ready to get up and walk out the door all by on its own.

Cole: I don't mind a little bit of cold, but we can try both options while also checking the weather. Either way, these costumes are going to look fantastic!

[colexmenkins]

xoxosjordan​:

[Jordan smiled brightly, taking Cole’s hand in their own and leading him outside to their Tesla.]

I hope you’re ready to get wet.

[They wiggled their eyebrows at the innuendo, before laughing softly.]

[Cole happily followed them out to their Tesla and shook his head in an amused manner at the innuendo as he lightly chuckled.]

I am so ready to get wet. Just let me finish my coffee first though.

[colexmenkins]

[Seb]TM: Happy Birthday Firecracker! When are we celebrating?

[Text]: Thank you Seb! I’m thinking during the weekend? So we have time to recover from celebrating?