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@minniekcrimi
* ✬ — an introduction to yasmin karimi.
prefers minnie. twenty-two. cis woman. she/her pronouns. lesbian. single. step-sister to chetan gupta. master's student. works as a children's art instructor at the color wine. intern at from brush to canvas. lives near the coast. loves adult coloring books, iced coffee, and highly specific playlists.
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You're welcome! I always love it when we can bounce ideas off each other for paintings. The waffles were delicious. I'm so glad that waffle cones counted, kinda. Well, even if they didn't, I was really craving ice cream!!
Me too! It helps a lot when you get two creative brains together to help each other out! And in my case, it helps to have a mentor in my corner! Oh, I think they counted! Especially since I know they're made from scratch and in a waffle presser. What kind of ice cream did you have with your cone?
Hey! Saw you back on St. Patrick's Day enjoying the pub crawl. Did you get all of the coins that were available? I went with a co-worker, and it was a good time. Not as bad as I thought it would be. Though, the green beer wasn't the best tasting thing in the world.
Hey, thanks for helping me with my painting! I think with your suggestions, it turned out super nice. Speaking of nice, are you excited for waffle day tomorrow? I think I'm going to head over to get some before I have to work at the gallery.
"Fucking dinosaur," but there was a grin on his face as he said it. Ryder didn't feel as old as he was, and yet somedays felt older at the same time. He had grown up and not grown up all at once, and sometimes he couldn't figure out if he would feel more like Minnie, or wander around town asking Mateo and Rafael and Aleja where all the good arthritis pills could be purchased. But for right then and there… he decided to feel young. "Right, like the worst thing is throwing this big themed party and then… the food tastes like a cheap knock off," he laughed, shaking his head, "so I'm glad they avoid that!" He looked up when she mentioned their food arriving, his own eyes widening, and then a grin appearing, "oh hell yeah. This looks so good, excellent choices! Although does bring up the question: what do you normally dip your fries in?"
Minnie couldn't stop the laughter that was beginning to spill from her lips, knowing that Ryder was at a pretty pivotal age. He was either too old to fit in with the college students that were in their early 20s but yet too young to be grouped in with the older residents of Merrock. But in Minnie's mind, he was still fairly young. "Yeah, that would be a major bummer! It's like when you expect to get something that's pictured online and then it shows up not looking like what you thought it would be," she spoke, hoping that he'd get the analogy she was trying to make. "This is what dreams are truly made of," she agreed as she took bites of the food before swallowing to answer his question. "Hm, I like to dip them in ketchup. Or if I'm feeling bold, I dip them in honey mustard. You?"
"Well, damn, now I really only want to read about the ninja turtles," Iris teased. She appreciated some art history humor. "Makes sense, they're kind of like...the big deal in the art world. Have you ever had the chance to see any of their works in person? I know there's only one Da Vinci painting in the whole US, which is crazy."
A small laugh left Minnie's lips at Iris' words, "they're very entertaining, that's for sure." Minnie nodded in agreement with the other's words before she shook her head with excitement. "I havem actually! I got to see the Mona Lisa when I went on a trip to Paris when I studied abroad. I tried to get a good picture, but there were a lot of people crowding her," which didn't surprise Minnie too much seeing as how popular that particular painting was. "Is there really one Da Vinci painting in the US? That's crazy."
Pretty much! My favorite is old college buddies hanging out, becasue they are ungodly loud, but absolutely get drunk enough to give really good tips, which is right up my alley. It goes so fast, doesn't it? When you look back on high school now, do you kind of feel like you only graduated yesterday? It was pretty fun, watching everyone try to figure out how to dance to a pub band. Did you have a good time?
Ah, I can see that. I know that when you haven't seen a friend in forever or so, you can end up spending a lot of time talking and drinking. What's the biggest tip you've ever gotten? It does! Yeah, I think so. I still feel like that same teenager whenever I go back home and stay with my parents at their house. I did! I liked all the people getting into it. How's your week been since?
"The irony is that people your age probably could," he laughed, raising both brows, "at least I know that I did, when I was that young. Not that I'm like… ancient now," well, sorta. "But in my college days, I was a whole different beast," and it was probably for the best that he had grown and matured since then. "True, the food there is really good," he nodded, "I know that the cooks have been preparing extra hard to make sure they coudl get the recipes down just right, too, get everything perfect and as authentic as possible." As she asked abotu a hangover, he let out a breath, thinking. "Maybe… singles night in town?"
A laugh fell from her lips at the mention of age, knowing that he wasn't that much older than her. "Oh yeah, totally. Twenty-eight is practically the perfect age to put you in a home," she joked with a small shake of her head. But she knew where he was coming from. College days were when you thought you could do anything, the feeling that you were invincible ran through your veins. But no one could live off of partying for all of their days. "That's always good! I know that they want everyone to like it, especially those who've had the real deal before." Plus, no one wanted to taste anything that didn't exactly fit the theme of St. Patrick's Day. Even though that was what they were about to do at Mack's. "Yeah, people did go all out for that!" she laughed before her eyes widened at the food coming their way. "I think our food is here," she spoke while rubbing her hands as the bartender sat their food in front of them. "I think I'm going to start with the fries."
God, yeah -- or even on nights when there's not a game, like we've hosted work parties or reunions, so you never know what might bring people out. Yeah! We're gonna end up busy for that, but no complaints. I like it. Plus, tips. So if you stop by to watch a game… remember. Stelly likes good tips. Not bad, ending in the suburbs is smart, so you can just spend some time recuperating at the party, right? I like the way you think.
You've seen it all while working at Touchback, yeah? I can only imagine what those reunions are like. I know that when I went to my first five year reunion for high school, that was wild. Only because I didn't expect time to fly so fast. I'll remember that. And I'll tell all of my friends, too. Yeah! Plus, you can watch all of the people dance and sing along with the band.
Well, I'm already grown up, so I think I'm free from the nepo baby label, but there's still a chance for you. But they're distinguished grey hairs of a man who is going to do his stepson's taxes for him, which is what really matters. Eh, give it time, though, I like to push the envelope with each event a bit more. Well, I wasn't the kid Naruto running through the hallways, but I was friendly with that kid. Does that give you context?
Hey, I think you could still be one. I mean, I saw people calling Jamie Lee Curtis a nepo baby after her Oscar win, so you might still be considered as one if our parents become rich and famous and we become wickedly successful afterwards. Yes, yes they are. And we're thankful that he can do our taxes. Because I think my brain would be like the math lady from that one meme if I tried to do my own. I'll make sure to keep an eye on you, just in case you veer too far off your normalcy. But what's considered normal anyways, you know? Ah, so you were adjacent to those types of kids, yeah?
"Eons better than trying to drink a lot of beer on an empty stomach," Ryder shook his head. Too many people gave it a go and ended up in a world of trouble. Or passed out in the bathroom, which was definitely a lesson that he had learned the hard way. Several times. Hence the hard way. "Good point," he grinned at the mention of soft pretzels. "And we can get the fries loaded, too!" Not that it had much to do with St. Patrick's Day, though. Ryder just happened to really love a good loaded fry. As the hopped onto their stools, he grinned, waving the bartender over to get them their little shots of green beer and order up fries and pretzels. "Kinda sorta, yeah. It's a little more laidback, but I feel like that's for the best."
"I think people forget that they need to drink and eat. That you just can't party on an empty stomach." Minnie agreed wholeheartedly, seeing so many of her peers regretting some of their choices on a night out. "Sounds good to me! Food is food, right? Doesn't have to match the theme. I'm sure there'll still be some Irish food at The Garden when we finish," she spoke as she watched Ryder order their food. "Yeah, I don't think you'd want to go too hard every time you go out. Not unless you want your body to be in override. I know there are some people who overdo it. When's the last time you had a major hangover?"
I am! I get to be the person ordering the shots, instead of the person pouring them, which is always a treat. Biggest tip is pace yourself, there's no actual set time to the pub crawl, so you don't have to rush from one to the next. Oh, and eat! Even if it's just a handful of chips in between stops. I've got… six, I think? Wait, five. I'm heading to my sixth right now! How about you?
I bet! I know you serve a lot of people when you're on a shift, especially if it's a good game. I know March Madness has started, so everyone is focused on those games. I'm hoping to win a bet with my bracket. Good to know! I'll keep it in mind as I go. We've been drinking and eating, so I feel good as we stop at each place. I'd like to think that we're nearly done. Just gotta stop at Paco's and then The Garden to make it complete.
"I'm glad to hear that. They say that flattery will get you far, and it's especially true. Chefs love to be complimented. Our egos are huge," Bryan joked. "So thank you for that. And for bringing in business. And you're welcome, you know. For the food," he grinned. "We're always trying out new things to put on the menu. If there's something you really like, let me know. Or if you don't like something, we're always trying to make some changes," he smiled.
A laugh fell from her lips as Bryan spoke, knowing it was probably nice to be validated for all of the work they put day in and day out. "I bet! Now tell me, how big can a chefs head get?" Minnie loved watching food shows, so she knew that it was important to chefs to be able to get feedback on their dishes. After all, no one wanted to eat something they didn't like. "You're welcome! Always gotta support the locals who make Merrock's food scene what it is." Minnie replied with a smile that matched his. "Of course! You know, if you guys could recreate some of your special moon cakes that you do for the Mid-Autumn Festival, that would be amazing. It'd be cool to see them more often. Unless they're only for the Mid-Autumn Festival then I totally understand."
Bellbottoms, I think I can handle. Legwarmers just bring back memories of gym class in school. Fanny packs are a lot of fun! And they are also convenient. Yeah, that's the flow of the world and how things change. Sometimes it's good, sometimes it's... questionable. Oh yeah! Chaotic and fun. But also since technology back then wasn't as great as it is now, there were a lot of dropped calls. I wouldn't be surprised if our phones will become our laptops sooner or later! Some tablets even do the trick. My work laptop is actually a tablet, and it is pretty magical. That's exactly where I am going for this, just because something is trendy doesn't mean that it's good. I just wish some common sense would be used before trying out these so-called challenges. Probably not, because you seem like a smart young lady who wouldn't do such a thing. How's the rest of your week going, anyway? Start any new trends that don't involve questionable choices?
Ooh, you had to wear them in gym class? I remember having to wear uniforms. Crazy to think about how fashion trends have evolved, yeah? They are! And some look really cute, too. I know some people have one where they hang off of the shoulder and across your body. Which is different than the ones where you just clip them on your front. Some are really good, but some trends just have to go. Oh, I remember hearing about that! Or you could listen into what your neighbor's call were since it was all on the same line, right? I know that people are starting to use tablets as phones, laptops and of course, tablets. Some of them to have a lot of gadgets that allow you to everything that you need to do all in one go. Exactly! Some of the trends aren't for everyone nor should people follow them because they're popular. I wish people just did what they wanted to do, without feeling like they need to follow along with some social norm. Thank you for saying that! Good! Mostly, I've gotten a lot of studying in as exams are coming up soon. And I'm gearing up for St. Patrick's Day! How about you?
"Exactly! In, drink, out, next stop, it's really not that hard," until they were three or four green beers in and starting to feel a little bit buzzed… and then he supposed that he couldn't really tell what they were going to be like, or how fast they were going to be with the uptake. "We'll start here, at Mack's. And the reason for that… is we're going to grab something quick to eat, like -- I don't know, french fries, potatoes are super duper Irish, but the last thing we wanna do is do any drinking on an empty stomach, trust me," that would just make the whole thing tougher. Pulling open the door, he ushered her inside before stepping after her. "Yeah! A few times. We used to do this kind of thing a lot in Boston when I was in college.. like just on a random Wednesday, too."
"Sounds easy enough, right?" Minnie replied, mentally preparing herself for the night ahead. Though, she knew that she had to account for how long it would take to get to each place and if they stayed in one place for a little longer for bathroom breaks or food breaks. Plus, she didn't exactly know how many drinks it took until she would become tipsy. "Perfect, you can never really go wrong with some greasy bar food. Especially if you're planning on drinking. I think a basket of fries would still be on theme. They might have soft pretzels here, too! I know they serve them usually, so they might have it with the special dip and everything today." Plus, it sounded like a good idea to make sure they were filled with something before they spent the night drinking shots of beer. Minnie thanked him as she went inside first, making her way to the bar so she could sit down on a stool. "Ah, so this is your typical scene, yeah? I'm glad that you know what you're doing, though."
ST. PATRICK'S DAY
Thanks to some persuasion, Minnie is out on the town looking to achieve getting all of the coins as she joins the pub crawl. Wanting to stay comfortable, she chose sneakers to pair with her outfit.
"It really is. I love seeing things from their point of view. Sometimes they will point something out or say something and I can't believe how big they have gotten. I still see them as my tiny 5.5 pound babies." She considered the topic. "I feel like I can see how that would be a tough paper to write but there are some ways that it is still around. I mean, some of the mediums that came out of that time period are still used today. What are you studying? If you don't mind me asking."
Minnie nodded her head as the other spoke, a smile on her face. "Sometimes you wish you could freeze time, yeah? I know my parents still dote on me like I'm five years old still, so I can see why you do that." And it never really bothered her that her parents still treated her like that. It was nice being able to still be her parents' baby in their eyes. "Totally! I know that people use a lot of their techniques today. Not to mention so many artists of today's generation get inspiration from artists of that era. Oh, I don't mind! I'm studying art history!"
