❀ bite me bitch ❀

❝ she only looked away for a moment, and the mask slipped, and you fell. all your tomorrows start here ❞

[imacn]

Yeah, true. Like, maybe she could fit a horse in her stomach, but how did she keep the whole thing, well, whole? She must’ve had a huge mouth. Kids books are whack.  I used to have a kids book called “The Gas We Pass.”

[ftnaoms-blog]

Even with a huge mouth that would’ve taken some pretty impressive effort on her part, and all for that little fly. I think it’s safe to say she was clinically insane. “The Gas We Pass,” is it? Interesting, I never read that one myself but it sounds very much in line with the “Everyone Poops” genre. Y’know, because farting and shitting are such important lessons to teach the younger generation. Don’t even get me started on how fucked up Alice in Wonderland is.

[idfknat-blog]

Never. I couldn’t care whatsoever about what people have to say about me being a nobody. I’m happy with my life and I don’t need to be something I’m not to be approved by anybody. What? You’ve fallen for that bullshit? I wouldn’t take you to be one of those people. 

[ftnaoms-blog]

Well we’re not all lucky enough to be happy with our lives, are we? It’s not like I’m about to change physical things but it would be nice to just...be someone else sometimes. You know, take their mind for a spin.

[brbfawzi]

“So, uh… I fell asleep at work today. I know, I’m an idiot. My hay fever was really bad today, what with all the pollen and all. Seriously, I think I sneezed over everyone that came into contact with me this morning, which isn’t classed as great customer service, y’know? I took an allergy tablet but it was takin’ forever to kick in, and I had a bunch of things to do that would be a lot easier if I wasn’t snottin’ and sneezin’ everywhere. So I ended up takin’ two more that the stated dose - which I neither recommend or condone, just so y’ know - and, well, I got a little drowsy. I ended up noddin’ off while I was counting the stock, and fell asleep with a face-full of flowers. Hah, try saying that five times fast, huh?… Anyway, I managed to convince Chris that I was just tryin’ to “get in touch with nature”, and now I’m pretty sure he’s convinced that I’m a hippie. Beats getting fired though, I suppose.”

[ftnaoms-blog]

Everyone knows that the stated dose is just bullshit they have to put there to make sure their asses don’t get in trouble with the FDA. Two more is nothing. But I sort of like your new hippy status -- hippies were always pretty fucking awesome.

[theolbr]

Note to self: Just because you spent two weeks backpacking through France, does not mean you can read french literature. Especially Molière. 

[theolbr]

[ftnaoms-blog]

Two weeks backpacking through France? That must’ve been a mindfuck. Did you become one with your soul chakras -- or whatever it is the kids are doing these days?

[shtastria]

“Thank you, I think,” she said quietly, almost uncomfortable with the compliment. She had never shown her artwork to anyone, and she had never planned to. “I guess there is a lot more to the ocean,” Astria ended up agreeing, nodding slightly. “Figuring out what the ‘lot more’ would be is the real problem.” Astria stared steadily at Naomi, raising an eyebrow. “Similar to your words, nature is a whole lot more than ‘whatever.’” She thought about her words to say to the girl next to her. “Nature is pretty goddamn complex.” She had spent years overtime concealing emotions, and if she hadn’t had those years of training, anyone could see that the blonde girl was focused on remembering something–someone.

[ftnaoms-blog]

The shift away from the blonde’s art made Naomi suspect that it was something Astria would rather not talk about. She was completely respectful of this though; if someone wanted to keep their shit a secret then that was fine by her. They had now moved on to the topic of nature, and she couldn’t quite tell if her newfound friend’s words carried more weight than she let on. Ignoring this notion, Naomi agreed with a nod and a glance back at the environment around them, “That it is. I was never much a fan of biology because all the technical bull makes my brain hurt, but on a grander scale -- Mother Nature is something else.” 

[aurasqueen]

Yes, yes they do. Most of the time the shifts aren’t too bad, they’re just chaotic and exhausting. Money makes the world go ‘round.

[ftnaoms-blog]

I guess chaotic and exhausting is the best you can hope for sometimes; usually I just pray that the crazies stay as far away from me as possible when I work a graveyard shift. That it does, and what a depressing fact it is -- just little green slips of paper, controlling our lives.

[idfknat-blog]

I don’t see why people are so concerned with what people have to say about them anyway. I understand that some people just want to be accepted in today’s society or whatever horse shit they make up, but in all honestly, where the hell is getting off on what people say have to do with who you already are? It’s ridiculous. Just like what you like, and don’t feel shitty about it. 

[ftnaoms-blog]

But that’s just it; everyone wants to be anything but what they actually are. It’s why women inject shit into their lips to look like Kim Kardashian, because it’s fun to create an illusion that you’re someone else. Don’t tell me you've never wanted something like that before, at least on some level.

[shtastria]

“Oh, my sketchbook,” she observed, glancing down at her drawing. “It’s nothing, it’s just the ocean,” she dismissed quickly. “You know, just… trying to enjoy nature and the quiet, I suppose–all the while capturing it. Any reason why you’re here, though?” Astria asked in return, trying to make polite conversation, although evading the many important details about her drawing. In truth, it wasn’t just the ocean, at least, not to Astria. She always drew for something, and this happened to be a design for her next “street art piece”, as one would say.

[ftnaoms-blog]

Naomi raised an eyebrow at the girl across from her. “Well the ocean is a whole lot more than nothing,” she glanced back down at the sketchbook, “and so is your art. I like it -- it’s very...serene, peaceful.” Glancing out at the water around them for the first time, Naomi wondered herself what she was doing there. Trying to keep busy, free her mind maybe? Think about anything other than the next high? She could provide about a million answers but she decided to go with the simplest. “Oh you know, just enjoying the beauty of nature or whatever. And it can’t get much more beautiful than this view.” It was all bullshit, but it didn’t matter, really.

[aurasqueen]

It can be fun sometimes, especially since the tips are really good. I had a few douchebags though so that was unfortunate. I can usually avoid them sitting in my section but I guess tonight, luck wasn’t on my side.

[ftnaoms-blog]

Tips always seem to be the silver lining of a shitty shift don’t they? Who needs basic human decency when money’s the light at the end of the tunnel -- I sure as hell don’t.

[imacn]

Y’know, when the bar manager actually lets me perform when the place is packed, it’s a blessing. So, naturally, right when I was hitting that high note, wooing the crowd with my melodious voice, a bug flew right down my throat. My chances of actually making more than minimum wage were crushed by a ladybug or praying mantis or whatever it was. Never did I ever think I would empathize so much with the Little Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly, but here we are.

[imacn]

[ftnaoms-blog]

Now that you mention it, can we reflect for a moment on how delusional that little old lady was? Just promise that you don’t swallow a horse to catch the dog to catch the fly or however the rhyme went.

[shtastria]

Astria enjoyed the quiet serenity of the beach, with the sun disappearing and the moon beginning to rise high and join the stars. It shone brightly down at the waves, glittering back at her, and Astria couldn’t help but think about how she wished her mother would have been here to enjoy all the sights she had seen thus far. Her sketchbook was laid out on her lap, with Astria settled atop the wooden fence that separated beach sand from the almost empty sidewalk and grass. She was drumming her pencil against the paper, with only a few lines sketched across the page, only vaguely depicting the scene in front of her. “If only you were here,” she muttered quietly to herself, as she exhaled, enjoying her small independence in the quiet. It was quiet, until she could sense that someone was in her presence, and she hoped to hell that no one heard her mutter. Astria looked over her shoulder, her eyebrows creased pensively. She was surprised to see who the person was that was standing behind her, and she crossed her arms. “What are you doing here?” she asked, and then followed with another question, “And how long have you been standing there, exactly?” The tone of her voice came out with a defensive edge to it, but she was used to being alone unless she wanted to be with someone.

[shtastria]

[ftnaoms-blog]

While Naomi herself was a private person, she wasn’t great at respecting others’ privacy. This is why she found herself, on a quiet evening, looking over one of her neighbor’s shoulders at the project she had started in her journal. Not even hesitating when she was caught red handed, Naomi spun around and sat on the fence a few feet away from Astria. “Sorry,” she said with a smile, “whatever you were working on just seemed really fascinating...I had to take a peek. I haven’t been here very long, promise.”

[idfknat-blog]

Why are guilty pleasures even a thing, like you should never ever feel guilty for something that you like. Next thing you know people will start referring to sex as a guilty pleasure or to fast food as a guilty pleasure like so what, just say you like it. There’s no reason to feel guilty about it.

[idfknat-blog]

[ftnaoms-blog]

I totally agree. But the whole ‘guilty pleasure’ concept stems from people being too concerned with what people think of them which stems from a whole bunch of other things. Basically, it’s a hopeless conquest to try to make people feel less guilty about pleasureful things --  kinda unfortunate.

[aurasqueen]

I’m not going to lie, the dinner rush is always the worst at the restaurant. I don’t think I’ll ever get used to the chaos, no matter how long I’ve been working in it. My plan for the night now that the shift is over is to go home, take a warm bubble bath and curl up with Netflix. 

[aurasqueen]

[ftnaoms-blog]

Personally I enjoy the chaos, craziness means a good time. Of course, not if there are dickwad customers, which I’m sure are in abundance during dinner rush.

[ftnaoms-blog]

wow hi???? ur all literal sugarplum fairies and its insane?????? but im leah (she/her) and like thats an alias so im fine with u callin me emma but ://// it makes me feel crusty sO

nd this is naomi, whos backsroty i would totally summarize rn but im 2 lazy so ! basically the most important facts are:  

she’s originally from greece, came to the us when she was 5 w her grandparents

she had an addiction mainly to like molly/ecstasy/party drugs sorta think like effy from skins?? but not as annoyin g oops

shes sorta strange but like in the most charming way possible

mine is so short compared to everyone elses wow how lame but yea?? i think thats sorta all thats important for right nwo

im gonna start msging all of u like as soon as i post this but if i hit ask limit or anything my aim is leah_sharman and im always down to plot K

copyright 2k15 im rly far up normanis ass jsyk :~)

[normanisk]

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