NOT STRONG ENOUGH.

🕯 — ZOEY LAWRENCE • FORTY. 𝐢 𝐝𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐰𝐡𝐲 𝐢 𝐚𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐢 𝐚𝐦.

[zoeylcwrencearchive]

* 🕯 — an introduction to zoey lawrence.

known as zoey. forty. cis woman. she/her pronouns. bisexual. single. sister to spencer lawrence and bryan lawrence. works as a state park guide at merrock state park. sells homemade candles through zoey jean candle club. lives in downtown merrock. has three pets: frankie (dog), poppy, (cat), peach (cat). loves handwritten letters, riding her schwinn bicycle, and collecting wooden figurines. portrayed by jenny slate. written with love by nessa (she/her).

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[laurenxbennett]

Starter: Open Where: Pool Party When: around 10pm, after she had a few drinks

If anyone else starts asking for a cocktail, I will slap someone. I have a day off, people. Go over to the bar, I am not working tonight. Got it?

[zoeylcwrencearchive]

Oh, that's no problem with me. I don't drink. Well, I do drink but it's just mocktails. But I'll make a note that you're off duty! I totally get not wanting to be bothered while you're off the clock.

[zoeylcwrencearchive]

You know, the mermaid story that you came up with was pretty good. We should go people watching more often and play more games like that, I had fun! Speaking of mermaids, do you have any plans to see the live action of The Little Mermaid? I hear the actress is really good in it. Though, the way they did the CGI for Sebastian kind of scares me. He looks kind of creepy.

[rafaelcb]

You know, I think she was pretty happy! We ended up going to the event in town to paint -- though I suspect she was just as interested in the mimosa -- and then my father had cooked up a massive meal to celebrate Mother's Day and Reyna's birthday all rolled into one. And she decared it the best May 14th she had ever had. That was after her second round of mimosas, though, granted. Did you get to chat with your mum?

[zoeylcwrencearchive]

Oh, that sounds like a win-win all around for everyone involved! It's always good to make your mom feel special all the time, but especially when it's Mother's Day. I did, yes! It was all very lovely. Still makes me feel like a kid whenever that day rolls around, you know? But anyways, how have you been? Doing a lot of house tours? Winning a lot of cases? Working on your golf swing?

[vickmgreene]

location: the memorial library  with: open starter 

VIctoria often went to the library to do some final touches to her work when the work day was over, mainly so she could also look for a new book to read, she loves reading and getting lost in a story. She had her backpack on to find a seat in the corner of the library where she would usually go. It just happened to be the day when she wasn’t paying attention to the steps and as she went to walk up one she tripped on one right in front of someone coming down, “Sorry I wasn’t bowing at you. Oh my gosh this is so embarrassing.” She stood there, “This just happens to be the day where everything is going wrong.” She rambled on in her embarrasment. 

[zoeylcwrencearchive]

Zoey had found herself going to the library much more often after she was able to retrieve a library card. Today, she had decided to return a few books that she had read over the past two weeks and wanted to look for her next reads. After looking through some of the non-fiction books, she had decided to go seek something that was near the genre of science-fiction which meant she needed to go back down to the lower level of the library. Zoey was walking down the stairs when she heard a stumble, eyes immediately looking down to see a woman apologizing. With one of her hands, Zoey waved it off as she had been there before. "Oh, you're fine. I've been so clumsy where I've knocked over a display once at the grocery store," she assured the other with a smile, hoping to ease the embarrassment for the other. "Are you okay, though? Luckily, you just tripped on the stairs and didn't take a tumble."

[alicezhaox]

It is! It's the perfect in-between. The heat can be unbearable, so hopefully we won't get too bad of heatwaves this year. As much as I love going to the beach and to the pool, I'd love for it to not be such a hot summer. Heat is fine, but not too much, you know? It was! I'm really happy for that. The kids were so cute in their little spring outfits. Are you looking forward to the volunteering week next?

[zoeylcwrencearchive]

Oh, I agree. The heatwaves that come along with the end of spring and summer are so bad. I'm hoping that if we do get that type of weather that we can at least get some showers along with it. I swear, there's nothing better than having a good summer rain. Same here, it takes so much to cool down when the sun is bearing down on you. Plus, I get sunburned easily and I always hate having to put aloe on afterwards because it's so tender. I was able to volunteer, yes! And even more exciting I was able to help out with Nature Week. Were you able to go out and about to enjoy it all?

[irisxanthe]

Oh, it's my pleasure. I always love showing the people the ropes when it comes to the library. You're in luck, because unless you have tons of overdue fees, we should be able to replace it for free. Now if you have fees...we can't give you the card without paying those.

[zoeylcwrencearchive]

The pleasure was all mine! There's something about the library that always makes me feel safe, so it was a treat to be able to spend some time there. Ah, that's great to hear! I don't think I have any fees out, but I'll have to check. I know I checked out a few Mary Oliver collections earlier, so I'm hoping that I returned them on time and they're not sitting on my shelves.

[bryanxlawrence]

Pretty much! I guess I get the need to get clicks to know your content is effectively reaching your audience. But man, people will post anything to get attention. It’s weird. I never really understood the algorithm is it keywords? Or clicks? Or just related content to what you pick out? It’s just like a big bucket that just keeps on filling up. Yeah! I remember Snapchat. That was a whole thing. It has kinda died out since every other social media platform has it. Ooh, what kind of new scents have you worked up so far?

[zoeylcwrencearchive]

No doubt! I can't believe some of the things I see these days with 'influencers' or brands, it's just madness. Kind of makes me wish it was like the old times online. When you just shared stuff for fun and not because you wanted the money that came with being popular online. Right?! I hear that it's AI, too. Which is kind of creepy if it is because they just see you search one thing once or something and it follows you from app to app. Maybe it's with the cookies, too. Since so many sites ask for your permission to use them. You're right! Everyone platform has their own version, which essentially killed off that app. Very fun summery ones! A lot of citrus ones like lemon and orange but ones that smell like fresh cut grass and a thunderstorm. If you have any scents you'd like to see, I'm all ears to hear 'em as well!

[jmiemagvans]

Not quite yet, but I am still working on it! Maybe one of these days. Yeah, they rarely do go on sale, so I'm hoping I'll find something soon! I'm surprised they are still as expensive as they are these days. I did! We took my mom out to the painting event, so that was fun. How about you?

[zoeylcwrencearchive]

I'll keep my fingers crossed for you! Perhaps we can find one that's been used? Though, that might be questionable because you don't know who has sat in them. Me too, you'd think they lower in value or something as the years go by. That's good to hear! Hopefully she enjoyed it. I had a good time with mine. It was nice. Have you been enjoying being out in nature? I know I've been having fun with seeing everyone be so immersed in it.

[zoeylcwrencearchive]

With Mother's Day being yesterday, how did you spend it? Did you give your mom a relaxing day? Take her out to dinner? Brunch? I know my mother just loves spending quality time with us, so it doesn't take much to make her happy on a day like that.

[zoeylcwrencearchive]

Ever talk your boss into getting you a massage chair yet? I've been searching online for any sales but I don't think there's been any on my radar that look in my price range! Kind of funny how much a chair with fun gadgets can cost. How did you enjoy Mother's Day?

[zoeylcwrencearchive]

Hey, thanks for accompanying me during volunteer week! I had a fun time restocking and organizing books with you. Speaking of books, I was hoping to check some out but it looks like I've misplaced m library card. Roughly how much is it to get a replacement?

[zoeylcwrencearchive]

📚 - memorial library • @irisxanthe

where: memorial library

when: sometime during volunteer week

There was something about libraries that always made Zoey feel safe. To her, a library was somehow familiar and homey. She loved how there were always a plethora of books that were perched on the dozens of shelves on every floor. It was her reason for picking the library for Volunteer Week. Plus, it didn't hurt that she would be in good company. "Is it just me or does this beat being outside and getting our hands dirty?" she asked Iris with a laugh as she pulled a few books from the shelves, moving them onto the cart. "Sure, there's some dust but that's better than getting grass stains or smelling like mulch."

[itscassiokbye]

"Oh man, not sure what's worse! I think that would be trash TV, cause that's real people making clowns of themselves" Cassie laughed and covered her lips with fingertips. "At least books is all fiction, right?"

[zoeylcwrencearchive]

Zoey couldn't help join in on the laughter, knowing all too well how sad it was that the people on those reality TV shows made themselves look like fools. Scripted or not, it kept Zoey entertained on nights in. "Right?! Like, I wouldn't ever do that to myself. That's like opening a whole bunch of judgement, but I guess that's what they chose to do," she nodded in agreement. "Yeah! The drama is made up and not reflective of a real life person. Unless you're reading an autobiography or something, you know?"

[ramseygabriels]

WHO: Ramsey & anyone! WHERE: Harmony Ranch WHEN: Volunteer Week - April 2023

When volunteer week had popped up around town that it was coming, he had probably been one of the first to put in his time. One good thing about working in healthcare, they supported other forms of helping the community, and you got Volunteer Time Off, something that he greatly appreciated. Today it lead him out Harmony Ranch where he knew he'd be mucking stalls, be he'd get a chance to ride on some horses and get them some exercise. It almost made him feel close back to his roots of Texas. Pulling on his cowboy hat he took off on a gorgeous white horse, named Sarabeth, and started off gentle before moving into a full gallop. Bringing her round he swooped in seeing another volunteer. "Don't know how everyone's not out here, getting to ride some horses, clean some stalls, just the fresh air." Ramsey admitted.

[zoeylcwrencearchive]

When Zoey saw Harmony Ranch on the places that happened to be looking for some volunteers, she felt compelled to volunteer for that specific place. Though she hadn't spent much time around horses, she felt like it would be fun to get out of her comfort zone a little bit. As she stepped out from one of the stalls, she wiped some sweat that happened to be forming at the top of her brow, eyes looking over at the other as he rode closer. A laugh fell from her lips as she heard his words and took in the attire he was wearing, making her feel like she was a little under-dressed. "Yeah, there's nothing like getting to spend time with the horses or breathing in the fresh air," she spoke before pausing, "well, the clean fresh air. Can't blame them for not wanting to take in the horses smell from in their stalls."

[rafaelcb]

Especially if they're not willing to get to know you, and instead want to go on hearsay or assumptions for no reason what so ever. You're not going to change their mind, so why bother? You absolutely didn't deserve to have to deal with that, but especially when you're younger, I think… people just don't think about what they're saying. And as tough as it had to be to deal with that, at least you can honestly say that you came out of it a bit stronger than what you felt when you went in, right? You're a smart cookie. No, I don't think that they will. I wonder if they did decide to reveal their identity, if they would do it on the news…? Reality show type of deal? Something embarrassingly flashy? I like a lot of sugar, but not to the point where I'm drowning in it like that! Never, it was delicious and pretty perfect. Catching up is nice! Did you see family you haven't seen in a while?

[zoeylcwrencearchive]

It's so weird when people will believe anything they hear, you know? Instead of asking the person or getting to know them like you said. Yeah! If they want to believe baseless rumors about you, then you shouldn't let them mess with your opinion of yourself. Thank you for saying that, it means a lot. I think so, too, though. That all of the things they said about me did make me come out stronger than before. I learned to have thick skin in the midst of things. And I know myself so what they say can't really get under my skin like it used to. You know, that would be funny! If they cake out of a cake or something to reveal who they really are. Yeah, same! No one needs that much sugar in their system. Glad to hear it! It is! Yeah, I did and it was pretty nice! How about you? Did you have family from out of town come over?

[chayyawrites]

timing: late april location: cityview park status: OPEN

Marlow had made a resolution to herself, to get out of the house more often. She loved her brothers and she loved the farm, but it was time to start branching out. Figuring out just who she was, and where she belonged, outside the shadow of her family.

Which meant taking herself on outings, here and there, just for the hell of it. Cityview Park was perfect for that, especially as it had started to get sunnier and warmer. Marlow parked herself on a bench with a coffee and bearclaw from Cobblestone, and the book she was currently working through. She was a solid few chapter in when she felt someone's shadow fall over her.

"Seat's open," she said, waving to the spot next to her on the bench, looking up at the other Merrockite.

[zoeylcwrencearchive]

As spring was becoming more warmer, Zoey found herself walking her dog around town more often. Instead of sticking to her normal route, she had decided to take Frankie to the park so he could get some more fresh air and more steps in.

For Zoey, walking her basset hound was the favorite part of her day. It was never a chore for her to go outside with Frankie and she always looked forward to it, even more so than Frankie himself. Zoey held onto Frankie's leash tightly as they stepped outside. The dog was prone to running off as soon as he tasted a whiff of fresh air. And sure enough, as soon as they got onto the sidewalks of Cityview Park, he was pulling at the leash, trying to chase every squirrel he spotted. Zoey kept a tight grip on his leash, trying not to let him escape as she gazed around for somewhere to sit. All of the walking and making sure Frankie stayed behaved made her feet sore.

As if on cue she heard the other's voice, eyes looking over at Marlow with a smile. "Thanks," she spoke as she sat down, beckoning Frankie to sit next to her on the ground. "Enjoying your day so far?"