we could be heroes, just for one day

Sunny Curran. 32. She/Her. Owner of Outsider Books. // "Sing me to sleep with a song about pirates, and I'll try to harmonize."

[sunnycurran]

emmarhee​:

I still got a long list of to-be read books but I was wondering what are you all reading? If your into books I’d love to open my mind to knew authors and genres.

I’m reading a lot of romance these days; it's my way of keeping myself in happy endings, and I definitely need as many of those as possible right now. As a genre it’s pretty unfairly looked down on, but if you look there’s plenty of diamonds.

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maddie-swann​:

And this is why I adore you, babe. If we both do haircuts like that, we’ll look super gay, and I’m here for it. 

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I mean, babe, I thought you knew, but I guess I’m gonna have to break the news to you.

Maddie, honey... We are super gay. We walked by a rainbow the other day and it decided it couldn’t compete and gave up the ghost.

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matcheddani​:

I have a cat who’s a dick, but she’s also blind, so she doesn’t notice it.  I really didn’t know people felt so strongly about this! How do your cats deal with it?

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I never thought I’d have strong opinions on it, either. George never really cared, and as she’s gotten older she cares even less, but Ursula is a tiny demon with very sharp claws and a penchant for paper products that I just can’t understand. Toilet paper, paper towels, kleenex, she covers the floor in all of it and then shreds to her heart’s content. It’s madness. Our apartment is a Mad Max wasteland of shredded paper fluff.

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aka-andretorres​:

Is the information about my actual name true? It is.

Is it also true that the tabloid digging into the lives of Matched users while injecting crass and un-welcomed remarks is garbage? Objectively, it is.

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God, I’m so sorry that this is happening to you. Everyone’s entitled to their privacy--it’s not like you’ve done anything wrong, and Abbi is the nicest person on the face of the planet. I can’t imagine what would motivate someone to take advantage this way, especially in such an intimate context. Do you have any idea where it’s coming from?

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DM > Anyone

Abbi: Thank you!

Abbi: That is a really good idea. Maybe like... listening to the Calm app or something. It might help.

Abbi: I'll have to get some of that, too. I am a fan of tea.

Sunny: I've found that listening to a familiar audiobook can help, too. White noise lets me think too much, but a story I know well enough to follow without needing to know what happens next works wonders.

Sunny: Can I help at all?

Sunny: I know things are stressful right now. I'm here, whatever you need.

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benjyhendricks​:

I’m not trying to be a taste-tester on YouTube. But you’re right. I did do this to myself. Maybe I’ll just let them put ads on my vlogs. I don’t want to try them and risk more companies asking me to do that. That’s not my style.

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It’s a weird position to be in, and I can honestly say I have no idea how to approach it--I have no idea how you do what you do, or how many different variables you have to juggle. My fall-back in all complicated situations is a pro-con list, but I’m not sure if even that applies here.

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danteaarons​:

Hah, yeah I hear you on that. Their excitement for those things is greater than ours if we have them. Although, I do still like gummies a lot. Yeah, I have to admit, I’m not the best about trying new things. I’ve revisited some things I’ve done before, since being married again but I’m largely a person of habit. But trying different coffee’s something I’ve been willing to do at Timothy’s recommendations. Haha, yeah cats are great in their own way but I’ve always loved having dogs more. Partly for that reason, with them being able to go with me on hikes and other trips and not having to worry about them running away. If you do decide to get a dog though, my wife’s best friend is a vet assistant and could probably refer some great local shelters.

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Oh, to experience that unqualified joy just one more time. No strings attached, no consequences, just pure joy and excitement. I feel like we can get close, but there’s just no way to turn off all the little spinning gears in our heads and enjoy things that way any more. But we get to do way cooler stuff, with no curfew, so maybe it balances out? Coffee’s an easy change to make, too--it’s a great way to add a little variety to your days without going a great distance or making a huge commitment. You know, I’ve never had a dog of my own. What do you like best about them? I’d have to talk it over with my wife first, especially because we now have three cats between us, but maybe we can do some of our volunteering with dogs, that’s a nice thought. I think I met her! Dani, right? She had some really interesting pet insights, I’ll definitely check with her if we decide to go that way.

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ceo-miguel​:

Because it’s an easy way to get money, while not having to pay taxes and depending on the type of scam they’re running and their computer system it’s semi-easy not to get caught. And for some people making a lot of money quickly and then not having to work is more important than thinking of the people they’re taking advantage of. 

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I guess I can understand that objectively. There’s even fictional characters who behave in similar ways that I consider sympathetic, but it’s just so much harder with real people. Even in the case that someone feels they don’t have any other choice, I don’t understand how you do something without considering the real people on the other end of your actions. But there’s a lot of smaller actions people do every day without considering empathy or their effect on others, so maybe I shouldn’t be surprised. The world would just be so much better with more kindness in it, and I wish I knew how we could get there.

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pastor-timothy​:

I mean in my limited months-long experience I can tell you that Benjy definitely judges how much I stress bake when I’m incredibly bored, but I’d still say that we have a good marriage. But that sounds disappointing, I’m really glad that I can’t be tempted like that because I think that I would have a very similar reaction to different types of coffees.

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Who could judge stress-baking?! That and stress-cleaning are like, beyond reproach, especially if you have, like, some kind of cute permanent roommate who definitely benefits from such actions! It does still sound like a solid marriage, though--which is good, because otherwise I would have to give Benjy a stern talking-to, and I’m not very good at those. I’m so susceptible to pretty, useless things that I once sent a link to a crystal-encrusted popsocket to a friend as a joke, and she immediately tried to stage an intervention on my spending money on stupid things because they’re shiny. Your life must be so much easier that way.

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lead-singer-emerald​:

I want to see how many of the Matched people are interested to be honest, just to see if there’s a way I can actually theme the video around the experience.

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That sounds fascinating, actually. Does it actually have something to do with the theme of the song you’re working with, or would they be two kind of totally separate things put together? I have to say I don’t always get those, but I definitely admire the guts.

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matcheddani​:

I need someone to settle this debate for me once and for all. Should the toilet paper roll go under, or over?  I need details, please, not just an opinion.

The only time it’s not over is when you have cats and those cats are dicks. Not like I know from experience or anything.

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DM > Anyone

Abbi: Can I vent to you for a few minutes?

Abbi: My body doesn't know how to sleep without melatonin anymore. I went from Portland > Hawaii > Portland > Southern France in two weeks. Time zones are a bitch.

Abbi: I also feel emotional whiplash.

Sunny: Vent always, honestly.

Sunny: Maybe try to start yourself a concrete routine before bed, like, program your brain and then cut down on the melatonin.

Sunny: Chamomile tea makes me sleep like a baby, but I'm beginning to suspect I'm actually just a baby.

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benjyhendricks​:

After doing the pea milk video, I have a bunch of milk brands contacting me. THIS IS NOT WHAT I WANTED. 

But I will take their money…

That is the danger of putting yourself out there that way, isn’t it? It’s not exactly type-casting but I think you might have done this to yourself.

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maddie-swann​:

Do you ever feel like you want to chop all your hair off? Or is that just me?

Only every other hour every day of my life. It’s been the root of some of my more radical hairstyles over the years--though I maintain the undercut was a good choice, and if you cut your hair off I might do mine, too.

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danteaarons​:

Yeah. It does take more effort to rebound as you get older. And coffee does help compensate but it isn’t the same as just naturally having that get up and go energy we have as kids. But you’re right, Timothy’s learned a lot of great places around. I know I’m not as particular about my coffee but it’s nice to know he’s never going to steer you wrong when you want something really good. Walking’s good, and there’s plenty to see around here when you do, so I get that. I do a lot to be honest, but I tend to mostly fish and camp when I get the chance. My dogs get me out walking almost every day though, and if I have an easygoing day, I’ll take them on mild hikes.

As I get older I get more and more jealous of kids. Like, I want that energy and daily naps and also juice boxes and gummi bears. Not that we can’t have those things as adults, but it’s really not the same. I’m not particularly picky about most things, but sometimes it’s just nice to try something new. It feels kind of like a small adventure, even if it’s just a cup of coffee, and these days I feel like we need more of those. Huh. Maybe I should get a dog, then. Cats aren’t exactly the most hike-friendly of animals, my small lazy children in particular.

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amberfawzy​:

After freshening up and getting into their car, Amber spoke the address into their phone and let the GPS navigate them to the coffee shop they were meeting Sunny at. With an iced coffee between their palms–and a few pumps of hazelnut syrup, a couple packets of sugar and a splash of almond milk stirred in–Amber sat with Sunny at one of the cafe tables and let out a little laugh, “Oh my God, well I’m definitely more impressed by you running a 10k than suffering through a plain bagel but that’s mostly because I hate to run. Dancing and other cardio’s more my speed, but I totally know what you mean. Desperate times can change our taste bud’s tolerance, I swear!” 

They sipped a bit of their coffee and then laughed again, “If this has been you being cranky, you are by far the sweetest cranky person I’ve ever met! But I think I’m feeling like I’m in a good place with newly married life, which is really nice but also ironic considering the stupid tabloid that printed recently. And my last temp job recently ended so I’m spending a little more time than usual at home until a new offer comes my way. I like to keep busy often though so I’ve been figuring out what I’m doing for my birthday coming up, and also spending more time with my bunnies and working on more training with our new puppy!”

Sunny shrugged, but she still laughed. “I mostly walk these days, I’ve slowed down a lot, but I liked the quiet that running brought to my brain--it’s weirdly peaceful, at least when you’re doing it by yourself. Races are a whole other thing, it’s a nightmare, I don’t recommend it.” She wrinkled her nose and grimaced back at Amber. “Right, I saw that article, it’s fucking awful--I’m so sorry. You and Miguel are so kind and you just don’t deserve that. Have you found out anything about where it came from? I don’t understand why people can’t just leave others well enough alone to be happy and in peace. Your lives are no one else’s business! I’m glad you’re getting some time to relax, though, and pets are the only way to make that better.”

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(truth) If you could pull a prank in the city and know you wouldn't get caught, what would you do? or (dare) Spontaneously make out with your match.

Make out with my stunningly hot wife? Oh dear, whatever shall I do?