I hope you had a happy 2023 summer! Hard to believe 2023 has sped by so quickly.
This shot was taken in June, 2015. I had just returned from Mexico (traveled there and back with a sprained ankle), and am engaging in a most unusual activity here. This Original New York Seltzer had just make its second debut into the grocery stores after 20 year absence. This was my favorite soda as a kid. The root beer flavor was my favorite. I opened the cap and tasted it again for the first time since 1994 when it disappeared!!
Hello! As you know, Valentine's day is nearing and whenever it is near, I post a little something for @poisonappletales. specifically, a gift for Viktor. I'll still be doing that this year but I also wanted to add some more. This year I wanted to give each guy a gift for valentine's day because sometimes not every guy gets a gift. (In retrospect, I should do one for the ladies too. But honestly working on all the guys within the last few days has worn me out and I don’t want to make any more. Plus, it's hard to think of different gifts for everyone. Even then some gifts are still somewhat similar)
So, I'm going to explain a little bit about the gifts and who they are for below. In order I made them and explain why I think they would fit each guy. This is gonna be a bit long so Ill add everything under the cut.
Viktor
For Viktor, I wanted to give him homemade grape jam, a rose, some grapes and A love letter encased in an envelope with a wax seal. It looks like a romantic picnic that hopefully we can go out for one of these days. I have heard that he does enjoy grapes, among other exotic foods. And since he can't really access it year around, maybe having them now would be a real treat. Encased in the letter is a poem, similar to what I have written last year. I think it is always a good idea to write your loved one a poem about how you are feeling, and it goes as such. Though this one is a little more simple and sweet.
May the days grow weary
May the night grow cold
May the flowers become dreary
May the youth become old
But be the day you cease from my thought
Rather I not forget you and let my mind rot
May the world end but not my heart for you.
As I said, it's much simpler but also still very cute and touching. This was the first one I finished and As always, he keeps a warm place in my heart.
Arsenik
So here I have Arseniks gift! When I was thinking of Gift ideas, Arsenik was a bit of a toughie. I didn’t know what would really get to him other than something I have heard a while ago. That if someone mad a thousand origami paper stars, they will have one wish granted for them. Though it is just a little fairytale, I thought he would get a nice kick out of it. Plus, it’s a cute idea. I would want Arsenik to have at least one wish of his granted. Maybe it will be to have more confidence in himself because he does lack that when it comes to someone he is in love with. I also wanted to give him a single Hersheys kiss, I don’t know if they have a lot of chocolate so here is one for good measure.
Chase
For Chase I wanted to give him something sweet. Sweet and a bit nutty but fun to be around. Kind of like a parfait! A sweet treat that he could enjoy. I've seen that Chase doesn’t get enough Valentine's day gifts so here is one I'm sure he would enjoy a lot! Plus, I doubt he's had something like yogurt before so it will be a double treat! Chase warms up my heart like a little ray of sunshine so Im hoping this gift and my thoughts of him will warm his up as well.
Wind
Now I'm going to be honest, with Wind (And Onyx but I’ll touch more on that when I get to him) I couldn’t really think about what he would like. His temper gets the better of him and he really doesn’t let anyone in to know what he’s really thinking. Though I know that he does have a lot of soft feelings under that hard exterior, and something simple and sweet could go a long way. Such has home dipped strawberries! Something straight from the heart and hand-crafted with thoughts of him and love in my mind I'm sure he can somewhat appreciate this gift. Maybe to sweeten his day and drive away any angering thoughts.
King Barium and Prince Alexandrite
I have gone through a few different ideas for both of these men. Extravagant gifts and expensive wines. Even succulents at one point. But what really caught my eye were cute little gift baskets. Ones that included fancy assortments of chocolates, wine, cheeses, popcorn and fruits that they both probably haven't experienced at all. Not a lot of people think about Alexandrite but I'm sure he would enjoy this gift and maybe we can get to know more about him when the time is right.
Onyx
Like how I said for Wind I didn’t know what to really get Onyx. Especially since he really is monotone about a lot of things and doesn’t have any preferences or emotions towards a lot of things. For his gift I thought, simpler is better. Can't be disappointed with cookies, right? Heart shaped one with pink frosting, red velvet cookies with white chocolate chips, and the classic chocolate chip cookies all in a jar for him to enjoy at his leisure when he isn't busy working for the king.
Night
For Night, since he is such an easy-going guy and usually is down whatever, thinking of a gift for him is also a bit of a challenge. He seems like a pretty nice guy, having an adventurous streak but also a soft caring side for a girl he's going soft for. Kind of reminds me of a really cool teddy bear. Specifically, one wearing a leather jacket and sunglasses. Like the one above! It's like they are a match huh?
X
X is one bad boy. In prison for god knows what and has freaking fire powers. What do you get a guy that has that kind of rep? Well, some fun and a bad pun. I think that he would have some fun with a couple of fire crackers at his disposal. In retrospect I should have also gotten him something sweet to eat like a cake or some candy. But, at the same time I also want to say that if he needs anything sweet my lips are always open for invitation.
Oh god that was truly an awful pun I feel like I’m blushing now.
Unknown
Last but not Least, Unknown.
I really liked the idea for the king and the prince that I thought a similar idea for Unknown would fit. But a little more personalized for him. Specifically, more sweets and a special note for him. A row of macaroons with special flavors like Vanilla beans, Rose, strawberry, lime, caramel and coffee. Maybe those macaroons will help him feel more at home. Plus, he has a big sweet tooth so that all should satisfy him. If not, well, then there might be something more for him if he asks nicely.
Again, that was AWFUL why am I like this.
So that’s all the gifts I have made for the guys! I hope they all enjoy them, even a little bit. I enjoyed making them. Just as long as they are happy, that is all the gift I need. Happy Valentine's day and I hope you are all doing swell! Have a good night!!
Another taste-bud-blast-from-the-past today. These were often a road trip drink of choice as a kid. #ONYS https://www.instagram.com/p/ClCdFIjrA4M/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
La piedra Onyx es un cristal que pertenece a la familiar de los cuarzos, es decir, es un cristal de roca, es una piedra semipreciosa muy usada en artículos personales como las pulseras. Es la piedra que aporta más protección. Ella absorberá como en un agujero negro cualquier energía negativa que este dentro nuestro o que llegue a nosotros desde afuera, cualquier ataque psicológico o psíquico.
