westernloser

[guardedblink]

Westernloser,

not a downer but definitely giving me some wild mental images here. I guess that's true but okay. Think about it. The lights are off in the aquarium... you wake up in the middle of the night. All you see is an ominous blue light from the aquarium and then a great big eyeball staring you down. Or you wake up to a row of horrific giant shark teeth or something.

Yours truly, guardedblink

@westernloser

[westernloser]

Guardedblink,

The sharks would definitely freak me out! I guess do we get to pick WHERE in the aquarium we sleep? Because I bet there's a less creepy room with, like, the clown fish or something.

-WL

@guardedblink

[guardedblink]

Westernloser,

wow...great and horrifying point. Can you imagine a stare down with a BEAR?! That would be insane. I mean I could maybe survive one but... the fish are now starting to look better.

Yours truly, guardedblink

@westernloser

[westernloser]

Guardedblink,

Sorry to be the downer. I was thinking of all the scary stuff you can find in the woods, or stuff that can find you. It's brutal out there! At least at the aquarium you know there's glass between you.

-WL

@guardedblink

[jangle-toast]

Westernloser,

I know sometimes the texts get wonky but this might have been my fault who knows.

Yeah, that pretty much sums it up. They kind of had everything lined up for me from the start.

I don't think its ever too late to try. Plus I think being an author is one of those things anyone could start at any time. Whenever the inspiration hits or something?

It's funny you say that. I think life feels incredibly short, like im always running out of time

Jangletoast

@westernloser

[westernloser]

Jangletoast,

Well, do you at least like the path they laid out? I'm sure that could feel pretty suffocating if you didn't.

I'm lucky, my parents have always been really encouraging of me finding my own path. Though right now I kind of wish they'd have stronger opinions, since I have no idea what I really wanna do next.

I think it's all about perspective. You know how the weeks feel long sometimes but the year feels short? Time is weird like that.

-WL

@jangle-toast

[westernloser]

Jangletoast x Westernloser

Hi Jangletoast!

I'm sorry it's taken us so long to get connected with each other. This has been a crazy week, huh? I'm glad to be connected now.

Question for you: what was your biggest dream as a kid? Mine was probably to be an author.

-Westernloser

@jangle-toast

[jangle-toast]

Westernloser,

no it's probably my fault, i was having some tech issues :( apparently I don't know how the internet works but it's fine we figured it out ig

Oh that's... a tough one. I don't really know if I had... much of a dream? Even now? I don't know, I kind of just thought I knew what I was doing as a kid so I never thought about it too far outside of what my family wanted for me?.. Which sounds bad, but I don't know.

An author is cool though. Is that not something you still want to do?

Jangletoast

@westernloser

[westernloser]

Jangletoast,

The internet can be weird here sometimes! I’m sure it wasn’t your fault.

That makes sense. I know lots of people whose parents kinda picked their dream. Is that what you mean?

The author thing, I don’t know. I think I just liked reading and so I thought that would make sense, but I’m not actually much of a writer. But maybe I still will someday- life is long!

-WL

@jangle-toast

[delightfulsaladpie]

First Impressions🥗[Delightful Loser]

[delightfulsaladpie]

West,

What kind of question is that? Who ISN'T a marshmallow person? I like marshmallows all kinds of ways in fact! In my hot cocoa, making smores and naturally in a fine rice krispy treat, one of my favorite goodies of all time! I reckon the marshmallow has to be up there in finest human inventions.

~Delightful

[westernloser]

Delightful,

Ooh, rice krispy treats! Have you ever made them with cocoa pebbles? That actually changed my life. I've also heard someone used cinnamon toast crunch?? That could be amazing, but I don't know what the texture would be like!

Okay, I know this question is from yesterday, but I think it's a good one! If someone described you as an animal what would the animal be and why?

-West

@delightfulsaladpie

[delightfulsaladpie]

West,

oooo ive never done any of those! But I do love me some cereal. Sometimes, that's all it takes to turn my day around: just a bowl ful of cereal and some oat milk to boot.

As for animal, well, it seems pretty simple but I've just got to be a bird! Because I think birds are just delightful too. In fact, everything I learned about being delightful came from them and listening to their songs.

What about you?

~delightful

[westernloser]

Delightful,

Oh, I love that! Any specific kind of bird? Or just all birds?

I feel like I’m a house cat at my core. There’s nothing like curling up in a sunbeam to take a nap. And I wouldn’t complain if someone else fed me and scratched my head lol

-West

@delightfulsaladpie

[westernloser]

Guardedblink,

Oh no! I hope you didn't get scratched up too badly by that.

Okay, question for you! Would you rather sleep under the stars or in an aquarium overnight? I would probably pick the aquarium, but the stars could be really beautiful.

-WL

@guardedblink

[guardedblink]

Westernloser,

Nah it wasn't too bad. Just incredibly embarrassing. But you win some you lose some.

Ahhh... that's a tough one. The aquarium sounds nice in theory, but then I worry I'll suddenly blink awake and see a giant fish eyeball staring at me or something. So maybe I'd pick sleeping under the stars. Just to avoid unnecessary trauma.

Is that wacky?

Yours truly, guardedblink

@westernloser

[westernloser]

Guardedblink,

I could see that.. but could that not also happen outside under the stars? With a bear or something?

-WL

@guardedblink

[do-the-reindeer-blitz]

oh nice

wait are you just trying to recruit me for your campaign....

[westernloser]

Guilty!

No but I was kinda dragged into this and it's been really fun. You should give it a try if you're at all into that kinda stuff.

@do-the-reindeer-blitz

[do-the-reindeer-blitz]

tbh im not really. dont get me wrong im definitely not a hater or anything. i like fantasy and all that. but i dunno if the whole live action rp thing is for me and from what ive seen of it it seems kind of complicated lol

[westernloser]

Totally fair! I probably wouldn’t have tried it on my own, like I said.

So… what’s your favorite animal?

@do-the-reindeer-blitz

[westernloser]

Jangletoast x Westernloser

Hi Jangletoast!

I'm sorry it's taken us so long to get connected with each other. This has been a crazy week, huh? I'm glad to be connected now.

Question for you: what was your biggest dream as a kid? Mine was probably to be an author.

-Westernloser

@jangle-toast

[guardedblink]

Westernloser,

Yeah I bet there are gonna be some really cool spots to visit. I want to try all the food and stuff too. Everything!!

lmaooo yeah I think that counts. If it makes you feel any better, I recently got myself stuck in a bush. Utterly embarrassing. Took me forever to get myself out of it.

Yours truly, guardedblink

@westernloser

[westernloser]

Guardedblink,

Oh no! I hope you didn't get scratched up too badly by that.

Okay, question for you! Would you rather sleep under the stars or in an aquarium overnight? I would probably pick the aquarium, but the stars could be really beautiful.

-WL

@guardedblink

[delightfulsaladpie]

First Impressions🥗[Delightful Loser]

[delightfulsaladpie]

West,

What kind of question is that? Who ISN'T a marshmallow person? I like marshmallows all kinds of ways in fact! In my hot cocoa, making smores and naturally in a fine rice krispy treat, one of my favorite goodies of all time! I reckon the marshmallow has to be up there in finest human inventions.

~Delightful

[westernloser]

Delightful,

Ooh, rice krispy treats! Have you ever made them with cocoa pebbles? That actually changed my life. I've also heard someone used cinnamon toast crunch?? That could be amazing, but I don't know what the texture would be like!

Okay, I know this question is from yesterday, but I think it's a good one! If someone described you as an animal what would the animal be and why?

-West

@delightfulsaladpie

[do-the-reindeer-blitz]

oh nice

wait are you just trying to recruit me for your campaign....

[westernloser]

Guilty!

No but I was kinda dragged into this and it's been really fun. You should give it a try if you're at all into that kinda stuff.

@do-the-reindeer-blitz

[delightfulsaladpie]

First Impressions🥗[Delightful Loser]

[delightfulsaladpie]

West,

Oooo, garlic bread and spaghetti is one combo that can't be beat! It's been a long time since I had it though. Now I'm thinking I'll need to make some spaghetti in honor of you :)

As for whether that's my vibe... I can certainly get behind some cuddling and reading! I don't do much reading, but every now and then, I can get lost in a good book. But cuddling? I like to think I'm an expert at that. I learned how to snuggle from the rabbits, they really know their stuff.

How about making some hot cocoa to go along with our snuggle sesh too?

~Delightful

[westernloser]

Delightful,

Oh good! Hope you enjoy the spaghetti.

Hot cocoa is a must! Tea is also acceptable, but cocoa on a cold day really hits different. Are you a marshmallow person or no marshmallows?

-West

@delightfulsaladpie

[do-the-reindeer-blitz]

oh yo dnd? i never played that but its pretty popular these days. what are you? one of those clerics maybe? tbh i dont even know what a cleric is lmfao

if i were gonna play dnd id definitely be like a dark rogue elf or something really cool. like with daggers and i can turn invisible. idk if thats possible in the game im just manifesting you know

as for what i like to do for fun i mean i like playing sports. basketball, football, running, working out with the guys. that maybe makes us polar opposites.

@westernloser

[westernloser]

I play a sorcerer! That sounds like a cool option. And you can totally turn invisible! There's a couple ways to make that happen.

I'm pretty clueless when it comes to sports, but I think it's good to have something you're into that helps you stay active. Even if it's not my thing, I can appreciate the work that goes into it!

@do-the-reindeer-blitz

[guardedblink]

Westernloser,

That sounds like the best kind of friendship of all 😌

Yeah Japan would be super cool. They've got amazing food and all kinds of cool things to see. Hmm... I don't know. I think maybe... well I was gonna say Greece but I hear that might be on the agenda for some spring trips so maybe not that. Maybeee Thailand. Or Bermuda or something wild.

So my loser friend, I ask you this... what's the funniest loser-like thing you've done recently?

Yours truly, guardedblink

@westernloser

[westernloser]

Guardedblink,

Greece has been a dream for me for a while, but I kept it off the list for that reason too! I wanna go exploring all the major sites while we're there.

Well, I fell on the ice in front of a huge group of people the other day. Luckily I landed on my ass so the only thing I hurt is my pride. Is that loser-ish enough?

-WL

@guardedblink

[westernloser]

WesternOtter

[westernloser]

Otter,

I like being outside too, as long as the weather is alright! I spend a decent amount of time reading on benches on campus, just for a change of scenery.

I just read this really interesting book that was this magick-mundus forbidden romance, based on a true story from like 100 years ago. It was a really fascinating read, would highly recommend it if you like romance!

-WL

@frostbiteotter

[frostbiteotter]

West,

What's your definition of alright? Like I'm a big fan of the cold and winter, honestly. I'll go out even if it's freezing out, but I know that's a bit of a hot take. (cold take?).

Oh wow that sounds really interesting! I want to ask if it had a happy ending at least if it's based on a true story :( but I also don't want to spoil it if I'd actually have time to read it myself.

~Otter

@westernloser

[westernloser]

Otter,

I prefer cooler weather, not too hot and not too cold. I also love rainy days, but obviously more so for looking out the window from the safety of my room! I like the snow, though. It’s so pretty this time of year.

Well, I won’t spoil too much, but the main characters both make it to the end! I would want to warn you before reading otherwise.

Hey, our question today was about hobbies! My biggest hobby is definitely reading. What’s yours?

-West

@frostbiteotter

[delightfulsaladpie]

First Impressions🥗[Delightful Loser]

[westernloser]

Delightful,

delightfulcutiepie would have been an adorable name! I like the salad addition, it really paints a picture and makes it super memorable. And I don't think it's conceited or something to think you're delightful! I wish I had more confidence about stuff like that.

Okay, question! What's your favorite food? I'm taking salad and/or pie off the table as choices :P

-West

@delightfulsaladpie

[delightfulsaladpie]

West,

Ah dang nabbit, whatever will I choose instead? :P

Nah, I like plenty of food! If anything, you've done me a favor, since now I don't got to take salads or pies into the mix. Hmmmm, let's see. Lately, I just love me some mashed potatoes. I think it helps me warm right up in the winter! I love mashed potatoes with some gravy on it and then you can mix in some butter or even some cheese. I'm a big carbs fan, let me tell you. Load me right on up!

What about you? Or, how else are you staying warm? Maybe looking for someone to snuggle? ;)

~Delightful

[westernloser]

Delightful,

Yum! That sounds delicious. I’m a big carbs fan too (who isn’t?). I’d probably go with spaghetti, though! With garlic bread preferably.

Well, I love to curl up with a big blanket and a book! So if that’s your vibe, we could curl up together maybe?

-West

@delightfulsaladpie

[do-the-reindeer-blitz]

so what are two uni students like us doing this email thing for anyway? shouldnt we just be meeting each other drunk at a party like regular people?

-blitz

[westernloser]

The drunk party thing isn't really my favorite, though I'll do it from time to time! I much prefer a quiet night in with a book or like a board game night.

-WL

@do-the-reindeer-blitz

[do-the-reindeer-blitz]

ohhh so your a wallflower

i mean that as a compliment. i liked that book, perks of being a wallflower. did you read that one? it was one of the few they assigned in school that didnt suck.

i actually think im kind of a wallflower too but i dont mind parties. i feel like since everyone is looking to have a good time its less pressure, especially because you dont even have to talk you can just dance if you want. but board games are chill too. i havent played those in forever. i feel like my generation got the switch and we lost our minds you know? like we forgot how dope monopoly is

[westernloser]

I guess so, yeah. I’m just pretty introverted, so being in big crowds like that can be draining. I prefer small groups, so something like board games is the perfect size.

Monopoly is a classic for a reason! I’ve also gotten into DND recently, which is fun because it’s more complex and some of those board games can be a little repetitive.

Well my biggest hobby is reading! What do you like to do for fun?

-WL

@do-the-reindeer-blitz