Swynlake&#x27;s Got Mail

Dear Honeyamok,

It is a lot of pressure! I'm just not sure I'll be living up to everyone's expectations, if they even have any expectations for me.

Oh this is much better for sure. Though it's been hard trying to talk about myself while still not giving myself away. At least that problem won't be there once everyone reveals themselves.

You're welcome. I can't wait to meet you and everyone else too! I'll be dressed as close to an exploding doughnut as possible, which will be mostly pink and white because that's the best I could do!

From,

Explosivedughnut

@honeyamok

We Have A Real Connection (Hopefully) || FragileExplosive

Dear explosivedoughnut,

You are most welcome!

Yes I think something memorable is more important than sticking to so called traditions at times.

I also enjoy a place with music. Though I am a little sad to hear you may not dance with me. Maybe I could teach you in private, I’m sure you could get there with a bit of practice.

There is something very nice about holding your partner close and moving in time to the music with them. Like you are part of the symphony.

I’m into older things if I’m honest. I have a relatively large collection of records spanning in age and genre. But I will listen to most anything and give it a try. What about you!”? Do you have a favorite?

That’s an interesting answer and I feel like it says more about you than just hard working.

I think of myself as a bit like a spider, if I’m honest. I enjoy creating things and could definitely see myself spinning a lovely little web and maybe I’m not that flashy but I certainly do surround myself with flashy things.

Sincerely,

Fragilenostalgia

@explosivedoughnut

Dear FragileNostalgia,

Oh I didn't mean I wouldn't want to dance with you! I was just warning you that I'm not too good at it. But if you wouldn't mind, I'd give it a shot! That's awful generous of you to offer some private lessons. I'd love that if you wouldn't mind doing it!

That is nice, and very romantic too. I just need to get to the point of not stepping on toes first! But I never really thought about it that way, being part of the symphony. Wow, you've got a great way of describing things!

Ah, is that the inspiration behind your username? I like a lot of older music myself, and I'd probably pick country music as my favorite. Also lots of traditional songs which have been done and redone for ages. You can never go wrong with classic stuff!

Yeah, I guess it does. I don't wanna spill too much though, so I don't think I can really elaborate.

I like your reasoning for picking a spider! Their webs can be really pretty, especially early in the morning when the dew catches on them.

From,

Explosivedoughnut

@fragilenostalgia

#fragilenostalgia

Cruel Donut Intentions

I always rode a chestnut growing up. I don’t do much riding anymore but I do love them. Luckily we live in Swynlake and we have a fabulous stable. Plus I am friends with one of the people who work very there - I consider myself lucky!

I forgot they have a pouch! A marsupial!

So Doughnutt are you going to the ball? I’m hoping to see you there.

-C

@explosivedoughnut

Dear Cruel,

A chestnut, huh? Good choice! You should ride more if you get a chance! And yeah, the stables are great. I spend a fair amount of time there myself. Oh, you've got a friend who works there? That's nice! I bet I've met them.

Yeah, I'm planning on going to the ball. I'll be looking forward to seeing you too!

From,

Explosivedoughnut

@cruelolivine

#cruelolivine

HoneyDoughnut

Hi,

Definitely! I wasn't sure if I was going to go, but I have met so many lovely people I've just got to say hi to everyone in real life. I am a bit nervous, but I assume most people are...if they took this at all seriously.

Or maybe it's just me. That could also be true. In that case, though, please just ignore me completely.

💛honeyamok

@explosivedoughnut

Dear Honeyamok,

I'd like to meet everyone too, yeah. And no, it's not you at all. I'm a little nervous about seeing everyone face to face. I'm hoping I haven't been making a fool out of myself in my messages, because then I'd be really embarrassed.

I wouldn't wanna ignore you, no matter what you said! Why would anyone want to do that? Even if you were the only one feeling that way, your feelings would still be valid.

From,

Explosivedoughnut

@honeyamok

Bubblymolecule >> Explosivedoughnut

Dear explosivedoughnut,

I don't think that's sad at all! Everyone moves at their own paces and I think society as a whole should stop prescribing to specific milestones. Especially when it comes to romantic relationships :)

I do hope you find a spark from this little experiment. It worked well for me last time, after all. Is there anything specific you're looking for in a potential partner?

Best,

bubblymolecule

@explosivedoughnut

Dear Bubblymolecule,

Thanks for that. Again you're looking at this the right way. And I know I shouldn't feel like I'm supposed to be doing anything. I just can't help feeling a little pathetic.

Oh, did you meet the person you were talking about through one of these exchanges? I'm glad you lucked out. I'd say I'm just looking for someone who's willing to look past my flaws and like me for who I am.

What are you looking for in a potential partner?

From,

Explosivedoughnut

@bubblymolecule

HoneyDoughnut

Hi,

Thank you. We shall see!

I am not sad for the winter ending, that much is for sure. I am really excited for the summer to come around again. It is my favorite season. I am not super thrilled about the cold!

I do love animals. Some are a little scary to me, but that isn't their fault. All living things matter, as far as I am concerned.

Oh good! I am excited to meet you. 🥰

💛honeyamok

@explosivedoughnut

Dear Honeyamok,

Yeah, I'm not too sad for it to end either. Winter's not real great when you do a lot of work outdoors like I do. Spring and summer are nicer, and it's always good to see the flowers in bloom and the trees full of leaves and the grass all thick and green!

They sure do matter. And scary things aren't always so scary when you get to know them better.

I'm excited to meet you too! See you there, then?

From,

Explosivedoughnut

@honeyamok

Bubblymolecule >> Explosivedoughnut

Hello explosivedoughnut,

Ah, well ... you see that's a bit of a sensitive topic for me. I don't have a lot of romantic experience, and my one and only great love story actually ended fairly recently. It's part of the reason I decided to do this event: I wanted to do my best to move on and remind myself that there are "plenty of fish in the sea," so to speak.

In short, we dated for a couple of years and were even on the cusp of taking a next big step. But due to some outside circumstances, they had to leave town and we both agreed that we couldn't make a long distance relationship work. And that is that.

How about you? I hope yours is happier than mine... though I suppose if you're single on Valentine's Day, perhaps not!

Best,

bubblymolecule

@explosivedoughnut

Dear Bubblymolecule,

I'm sorry to hear that. But I think you're approaching this the right way. You've always gotta try to move on, even though things can be painful. I've had to go through that myself, though not in a romantic way, but it's still hard no matter what sort of relationship you've had.

I don't have a lot of romantic experience either. In fact, I've had even less than you, because I've never had any love story to speak of. I know, pretty sad, huh? So I thought I'd go ahead and give this a shot and see what happens!

From,

Explosivedoughnut

@bubblymolecule

HoneyDoughnut

Hi,

I can make roses and I am trying to work on other flowers, but they are a bit trickier. I am still pretty new to it. When I first started out it was a lot of blobs.

And no, I've never been sledding, though it does sound pretty fun! I have probably missed my window for this year but maybe next. And I am sure horses are great. I have a few reasons I just find them kind of big and intimidating, but I love animals, so it is nothing against them. 🐴 I think you're brave for riding them!

And that sounds perfect. 😊

You are going to the party, no?

💛honeyamok

@explosivedoughnut

Dear Honeyamok,

That's good that you're practicing! You always get better at things by practicing. I bet you'll be real good at making icing flowers in no time!

It is fun! And it doesn't take much skill. Just sit on something and slide! But yeah, it might be a little too late for sledding now, but at least we know winter always rolls around again, so maybe you can try next year. Sure, I can get all of that. Like I said, I know not everyone is as comfortable around horses as I am. Aw thanks! I'm not all that brave, but I'm flattered that you think so!

So you're another animal lover, huh? That's great! What kind of animal is your favorite?

Yeah, I'll be going to the party. So we'll probably be seeing each other a lot sooner than the summer!

From,

Explosivedoughnut

@honeyamok

Cruel Donut Intentions

I honestly don’t even have a vision! I just picked two things I liked! Or well two things that I’d want to be seen as. I don’t know much about either of those things.

Only animals I know much about are horses and even say that is pushing it!

Wait…isn’t Australia where they have giant every animals like the save of basketballs or something?! Also I can’t look at a kangaroo and not think something is suspicious! Why do they look like a person is in there…maybe I am losing it!

-C

@explosivedoughnut

Dear Cruel,

Well I still think those ideas sound neat! You still got a much more imaginative way of looking at it than me.

Really? Those are the animals I like the best! Have you spent a lot of time around horses? Which breeds are your favorites?

They got some pretty interesting animals down there, yeah. Like platypuses and koalas, and of course kangaroos. It is kinda strange how they've got that pouch. But I do think they keep their little ones in there for a while after they're born. Maybe they hide something else in there later on? I've never really heard one way or the other.

From,

Explosivedoughnut

@cruelolivine

#cruelolivine

narrativefinish

Dear Explosivedoughnut,

I believe you can go swimming in the waterfalls, but I'm not entirely sure. If I ever get the chance to go, it would be lovely to find out.

I enjoy listening to your perspective on all of this. I've enjoyed the company I've had with animals when I can, and many of them are very beautiful indeed.

Are there any animals in particular that you admire?

Sincerely,

Narrativefinish

@explosivedoughnut

Dear Narrativefinish,

Well I hope you get to go and find out! Even if you aren't allowed to swim in them, it'd still be pretty to see!

Thanks, I appreciate that. I was afraid I might sound a little weird talking about animals being good company. But they really can be! I'm glad you feel the same way. Have you gotten to interact with animals a lot?

I admire horses the most. They're so loyal and hard working, and they never judge anyone. If you're good to them, they'll be good to you. You can't ask any more than that.

Do you have any animals that you admire?

From,

Explosivedoughnut

@narrativefinish

#narrativefinish

HoneyDoughnut

Hi,

I love cupcakes! But really anything sweet and that I can decorate is fun for me. I am not the best decorator, but I am trying to get better.

The fresh air is so nice. I haven't been ice skating. I am a little klutzy, so I am in the same boat. It probably wouldn't suit me. And I've never been horse riding either! I think horses are a little intimidating, to be perfectly honest, but I think it is really cool that you ride!!

I think it would be very nice to see each other at the lake. 🥰 I cannot wait for it to get warm again.

💛honeyamok

@explosivedoughnut

Dear Honeyamok,

Cupcakes, huh? Bet you do a great job decorating them! Do you make those cute little flowers and stuff out of icing? I wouldn't know the first thing about doing that! I'd probably end up just getting some colored blobs of icing on a cupcake!

Definitely no ice skating then! You ever go sledding? That's a lot easier to do, and it can be pretty fun! Yeah, I understand that horses can be intimidating, considering how big they are. Once you learn how to handle them, they get a lot more accessible, but I wouldn't ever try to force someone to interact with them if they didn't want to.

Well then I sure hope we do see each other! I'll make sure to have a big, colorful floatie so you won't miss me!

From,

Explosivedoughnut

@honeyamok

Bubblymolecule >> Explosivedoughnut

Hello explosivedoughnut,

Oh, that's a fun challenge -- seeing how much I can reveal without giving too much away. Well, some days I am at my computer an awful lot, typing away. Other days, I'm out and about and talking to a lot of different people. It's a job that keeps me on my toes and I really love it.

What about you? Tell me as much as you can about what you do without actually telling me what you do!

Best,

Bubblymolecule

@explosivedoughnut

Dear Bubblymolecule,

Sounds like your job keeps you pretty busy! And even though you told me plenty about it, I don't think you spilled any beans! I'm glad you like your job too! I'm not too good at computers or meeting lots of people, so I'm not sure it would be a good fit for me.

Ok, let's see how I can do this! Well, I do a lot of heavy lifting and keep a lot of things in order, and I get to spend time outdoors. I also really love my job! It's just right for me.

And I guess we should do the latest prompt? "Tell me about your greatest love story?"

From,

Explosivedoughnut

@bubblymolecule

We Have A Real Connection (Hopefully) || FragileExplosive

Dear Explosivedoughnut,

It is a very charming name, I do have to agree.

I like the sound of that date a lot. I also enjoy a good outdoor date. I love going out to places as well, maybe somewhere with music and a nice atmosphere? I'm going to be honest and say that dinner isn't always my favorite first date. It just feels a little overplayed and sometimes its awkward to get to know someone while you're eating.

It can lead to messes.

I'll follow that up with another one of the prompts: If someone were to describe you as an animal, what would it be and why?

Sincerely,

Fragilenostalgia

@explosivedoughnut

Dear FragileNostalgia,

Well thanks! I'm glad you like it!

Nice to know we agree! I'd definitely prefer going outdoors for a date than going to dinner. You want to have a memorable first date, after all. But obviously something that both people will like! Going to a place with music would be nice too. Maybe not if there's dancing involved, though. I'm not a very good dancer, sorry to say. What kind of music do you like?

I'd probably be something like an ox because I'm sturdy and hard working. I don't think I'd be any kind of flashy animal. What about you?

From,

Explosivedoughnut

@fragilenostalgia

#fragilenostalgia

HoneyDoughnut

Hi,

I definitely get honey on my hands! I like to bake, so actually that happens more often than you might think.

What kinds of things do you like to do outdoors? I will admit that I don't really like the outdoors when it is so cold like it has been. That can put a damper on enjoying it for me. Maybe I should try more, but it is also very slippery and I don't want to fall!

I love the summertime and swimming in the lake. That's one of my favorite activities. I go as much as I can.

💛honeyamok

@explosivedoughnut

Dear Honeyamok,

Oh good, it's not just me that does that! But at least if you do it while baking, that's better than just making a mess of it. You're doing it for a good reason! What's your favorite thing to bake?

I like to go horseback riding, and I also just like to sit and enjoy the fresh air. But you're right, it's only really fun to do that kind of stuff when it's warmer outside. I know there's things to do in the winter, like ice skating, but I'm not very good at that. I'd probably fall down too much! Do you ever go ice skating?

Swimming's nice, yeah! I haven't done that too much, so maybe I should try again when the weather gets nice. Maybe we'll see each other at the lake sometime?

From,

Explosivedoughnut

@honeyamok

teenytansy

Hello Explosive Doughnut,

I feel exactly the same way! I am far more used to libraries and physical research that at first I was very overwhelmed. Now I will simply Google whatever comes to mind! Though already I've found it's not an entirely full-proof source, which is disconcerting to know that most people use this as their main source of information.

Well, I suppose we'll give ourselves away at some point or another. I hope you don't try to dim your own light just to remain unseen. I'm eager to get to know people as they truly are, not just behind a picture and generated username.

Those are very good traits to have, I'd say! I don't want to pry too much if you're trying to remain anonymous. What would you feel comfortable talking about?

Sincerely,

Teeny Tansy

@explosivedoughnut

Dear Teeny Tansy,

Yeah, it's amazing that for things you'd have to go get a couple of books to look up before, now you can get everything about it and then some with Google! I've heard it's not always trustworthy, but I haven't really seen that myself yet. I guess I just haven't used it enough. But that makes me a little sad that people would try to trick someone who's just trying to find information. It's not very nice.

You're probably right. And I'm trying not to dim my own light. I mean, I'm telling as much about myself as I can. It's just a little hard because I can't come out and say the whole truth. But I think enough of me is coming through. I'm getting a pretty good impression of you so far, so you're succeeding for sure!

Well, how about we try the latest question? "What was your biggest dream as a kid?"

From,

Explosivedoughnut

@teenytansy

#teenytansy

Cruel Donut Intentions

If I were an animal…I would like to think I am some fabulous Doberman with a diamond collar. Or a butterfly with sparkly purple wings but I am not really sure what kind of butterfly that would be!

I know for sure I wouldn’t be a bird! I am always scared they are going to swoop down and build a nest in my hair!!

I’d love to take a real vacation! Somewhere with a beach! Lately I have just been traveling for work. Or what I consider work! Paris for an event. London for a meeting. The states for the holidays.

D you might have to hold me to a vacation so I actually take one!

What about you! Animal? Vacation?

-C

@explosivedoughnut

Dear Cruel,

I like those choices! You definitely got a much clearer picture of what you'd be than me. A butterfly with sparkly purple wings sounds real pretty! Don't think I've ever seen one like that, but it'd be neat!

I wouldn't wanna be a bird either. Trying to fly would probably scare me too much!

Traveling to Paris and London sounds nice! And that's just for work? Wow, you must have a pretty nifty job! I don't get to travel for work, but I don't think I'd really want to. I'm pretty content with just staying around town for now.

Oh definitely! Sounds like you really deserve a trip for yourself, so I'll try to make sure you get one!

I guess for an animal I'd probably pick something like an ox. Sturdy and good at working hard. And for a vacation, I'd probably pick Australia. There's a lot of unique landscapes and animals and a lot of open space.

From,

Explosivedoughnut

@cruelolivine

#cruelolivine

Bubblymolecule >> Explosivedoughnut

Hi Explosivedoughnut,

Oh that depends! I like cookies a lot, because they're generally easy and then you get a lot of them and can share them. But there's something so satisfying about pulling off a good cake -- especially since there's a lot of decor involved as well! I'm pretty proud of this Black Forest cake I made for my birthday this year.

Getting it to look like a heart was very tricky but I'm so pleased I pulled it off!

What are your favorite foods to eat then, if you don't cook?

Best,

Bubbly

@explosivedoughnut

Dear Bubblymolecule,

Oh wow, that's real pretty! I can't imagine coming up with a nifty cake like that! All the chocolate pieces and are those cherries on top? Very nice! Bet it was tasty! You should submit that to some kind of cooking site or TV show and show off your work! I sure couldn't do that. Even cookies would be a big challenge for me!

Steak and potatoes and beans, mostly! I'm a pretty boring guy when it comes to food choices. Apple pie's good too. And grits. And biscuits. But I sure do like looking at fancy foods like yours!

So if fashion and cooking are just your hobbies, what do you do for work? As much as you can say without spilling any beans, of course!

From,

Explosivedoughnut

@bubblymolecule