CP55

#55 for the St. Louis Blues. Defenseman. Puzzle fiend. Reader. (Not really Colton)

[pascalhq]

My Starbucks barista misheard my name today and put Pietro on my label, I just got back from Chile so my accent is probably a little spicier than it usually is and I didn’t notice until I got outside because they just handed it to me, I feel like nobody is brave enough to drink my order anyway, my girlfriend calls it death juice but I’ve been feeling silly about it all afternoon.  Has anyone ever got your name wrong and did you have the heart to correct them over it? Misheard song lyrics are always a personal favorite too! / @cityofdreamsstarters​​

[dreams-parayko]

My name is Colton so I don’t really have that problem. But a misheard song lyric, I do have! I was with my grandma and mom at an Applebee’s when I was about 12, 13 years old. She was visiting us and insisted on helping to buy my hockey gear for the upcoming season. We took a break for lunch and while we were sitting there, the Beatles song “Ticket to Ride” came on. All of a sudden, Grandma leaned toward my mom and I and said, “She’s got a chicken to ride?! What kind of song is this?!” Mom and I were laughing so hard we could barely breathe.

[dreams-parayko]

dobrev-xoxo​:

I’m mainly into football and hockey, but I’d always be open to others, too! Oh, did you go to any Chiefs’ games this year? I went to quite a few and was lucky enough to make it to all the playoff games. I had a great time, love. Don’t you worry about that. It doesn’t matter to me what the outcome is, as long as you had a good time playing.

It’s always fun to try some others honestly. I was able to get out to one but our season is right in the middle of playoffs so I haven’t been able to get to one, that sounds like a good time. Eh, we’re out of the playoffs completely now so that doesn’t feel great but we just have to keep going to the end.

[dreams-parayko]

dobrev-xoxo​:

Absolutely understand that. Your work, and in this case, sport, comes first. But it’s still fun to make it out to any sport when you have the time. From games I’ve watched on television, they always show other athletes that are at the games. Aw, love, I’m sorry. That has to freaking stink. Is there anything I can do to help you feel better? I’ve been told I make a spaghetti and cheesecake.

That’s very true. I’m definitely going to go to more soccer games, that’s for sure. The atmosphere is really fun and they’re off to a surprisingly good start so I want to give my support to them. It sucks, but it is what it is. I will never say no to cheesecake, honestly.

[dreams-parayko]

joyfulanya​:

interesting, i’ll add ‘raybearer’ and ‘the terminal spy’ to my read list and try to get a copy. i’m always looking for new reads in my spare time. oh, really? well, i’ll also look into those documentaries as well then after my readings. that’s amazing, i pretty sure the libaray back home knows me so well i have a nickname there. really? that sounds lovely and i’ll have to see if i can find one as well and honestly.. sounds like a beautiful visit. maybe we could make the trip together sometime?

‘raybearer’ is the first in a series and if you like it, the second book came out not too long ago. that’s on my list for the off-season. the library knows me mostly because i reserve books so often and come pick them up. i got two of neuschwanstein actually, i was planning to give you the other one and that would be cool! maybe we can both work on the puzzle and then when we’re both done, we can go! i’m planning to do some traveling soon, starting with italy.

[dreams-parayko]

Texts: Khorobryy (Kels)

kels: unfortunately, some things take time to process and heal. even if it's the most simple of things. or ones that involve someone you really care about. it all gets easier in time though. so keep your chin up, buttercup xxx

colt: "time is the greatest healer" as they say. i just have to give myself the time and the space to deal with it in my own way and how it feels best. someone suggested italy so i'm going to start there on my grand trip.

[dreams-parayko]

sofiathedreamer​:

Does pleminnyk mean little? Because that sounds really sweet. You should teach me some Ukranian so I can use it on Sidney and confuse him some more. He gets confused by everything else, so might as well add onto it. My favorite old man. What’s it like to be all the way up there? I can’t even try to reach the top shelf without having to call Sidney to get it for me. Your energy is just super relaxed and kids like that. Means they can be crazy and you’ll just take whatever they do. Let them be themselves. Or they can just sit in your lap and play with whatever toy they have.

No, pleminnyk is actually Ukrainian for “nephew” so I’m calling him my nephew Basti. Whenever Sid needs help with technology, which I know is daily with him, call him staryy cholovik. That’s “old man”. I just call him did, which is “grandpa”. It’s a lot sometimes but I always use my height powers for the good of everyone in the grocery store who’re shorter than me. I’ve visited St. Louis children’s hospital a lot so I can deal with pretty much anything. My brother and sisters have kids too so I’ll chase them or hold onto them and read them a book. I’ll be reading Basti lots of things as he gets older. Have to pass on my bookworm ways to someone!

[dreams-parayko]

Texts: Khorobryy (Kels)

kels: and at least you still have him in your life as your best friend, right? better to have him there still than to not. that's what i would take away from it

colt: it might have to be from a distance for a little while, just until i can get a better handle on things. it won't last forever and i know that. it's just going to take some time so traveling and being somewhere new could be good.

[dreams-parayko]

sofiathedreamer​:

I will have you know that you saying Basti in your Canadian accent is charming as heck. Keep doing it please. You tower over everyone, even Sidney. You need to share some of that height with us short people. Bas really adores you so far, though. Never seen him so content.

He will always be my pleminnyk Basti, even when he’s older and taller. It’s kinda funny but neither my mom nor my dad are particularly tall but all of us kids, my brother Bryce as well as my two sisters Kennedy and Kendra are pretty tall. I am the tallest of course though. I’m uncle to a lot of kids and some of the parents swear that kids like my chill personality. I’m quiet and calm and they seem to respond well to that.

[dreams-parayko]

Texts: Khorobryy (Kels)

kels: awww colt :(((

kels: i can see why you would like him. he seems like a really good guy

colt: he is.

colt: which doesn't make any of this any easier to bear. but at least he's happy, you know? that's good enough for me right now.

[dreams-parayko]

Texts: Khorobryy (Kels)

kels: so his name is mitch.

kels: as in the puppy energetic boy from the leafs that everyone's obsessed with?

colt: yeah.

colt: that's him.

[dreams-parayko]

harstyles​:

Seems like we share similar thoughts. To each their own, they’ve got their cup of tea to enjoy and I’ve got mine. How long have you been there for? I hope the box will be worth it, sounds rather lonely up there. You better pay me a visit.

There’s plenty of art out there in the world for everyone, regardless of what it is they like. I started playing for the Blues in 2016 so this is my 7th season with them already. The box is awesome and I’ll come up in between each period. Sound good?

[dreams-parayko]

Texts: Khorobryy (Kels)

kels: right, the morale shifted especially when ryan got traded. i know that was a blow to a lot of your boys because he was like team dad :(( hey, that's an idea! keep yourself busy and distracted

colt: it did for sure and as an assistant captain i've tried my best but i can't be ry. he was definitely team dad. i'm team disappointed older brother most of the time. i have to do -something-. plus, traveling means i'm not home and run less risk of running into mitch.

colt: err...i mean...dammit.

[dreams-parayko]

Texts: Khorobryy (Kels)

kels: made. labeled. stamped. all of it. i heard about the playoffs, i'm sorry. but hey, you get to relax a little earlier and your team can (hopefully) regroup a bit. get your heads into it again for next season. it's rough, i know. is there anything i can do???

colt: with losing so many of our good players, it makes sense. we've also got some guys out with injuries so we may just need to come back next season and try again. i don't think so. this is just something i have to get over/deal with. i think i might go traveling this off-season though. get out and not sit and home and dwell. that might help.

[sofiathedreamer]

( @dreams-parayko​ )

I know Sebastian is tiny … but he looks especially tiny in your arms? This is actually so crazy. You’re like a giant to him. A gentle one, though.

[dreams-parayko]

Basti is definitely tiny, but the best boy. Given how much taller I am than him right now, I kinda feel like a giant honestly! It’s crazy how small babies are.

[dreams-parayko]

selenagomez: i enjoy italy myself. so, how about there?

CP55: italy sounds like it would be perfect! thanks for the suggestion! anything i should make sure to see there?

[dreams-parayko]

selenagomez: anything specific you're looking for or just a general thing here?

CP55: general mostly, preferably somewhere not in the us or canada but otherwise i'm totally open!

[dreams-parayko]

CP55: The off-season is coming up soon. Looking for ideas of new places to travel to. :)

[dreams-parayko]