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15 things I'd like for my 34th birthday IF (and only if) you want to get me a gift

There is no pressure or expectation that any get me anything, but if you do want to get me something and you're looking for ideas, here are 15: Sponsor a C2E2 costume (just give me a budget!) Gift card for Partners in Crime Bookshop (Chicago's new mystery- and romance-centric bookstore that only had its grand opening the day I drafted this post, so I don't have a handy link, but I hope the Partners in Crime Bookshop website will have one soon!) Hinge+ or HingeX subscription (I don't think there is an easy way to gift this to me, but Venmo always works lol) Gift Certificate to Bettye O Day Spa (a spa in Hyde Park that I haven't tried yet!) Out of Line (a party game from the makers of Cards Against Humanity--NB: I did send this as an idea so some family members, so you may need to do some checking to see if they already bought it) Call 911! (a party game--NB: I did send this as an idea so some family members, so you may need to do some checking to see if they alr...
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Thoughts on 90 Day Fiancé: The Single Life season 5, episode 3

Time for some updates!  Julia is hilarious Sophie, I don't think Liz did anything maliciously VANJA!!! Ew, I've had no great dates, but I've never had a guy start to pick his nose on a date Wow I'd forgotten some of Vanja's story...especially how creepy guy #2 (I could figure out his name, she did just say it, but he has not earned it) was I mean, Vanja, you did already kiss him...did that not change things? Cortney's mom is so cute and awkward And, Colt, who paid for this hotel room? It's honestly cute that they looked up positions that Colt could do Wow Colt's scar is huge So, Colt is saying some right things, but yeah his actions do not match (e.g. still talking to Diana) Liz, I want you to keep perspective...Villa is a fling, yes? Omg Natalie has the Love is Blind  wine glasses So Natalie doesn't seem to have a lot of art, but I do wonder if the show asks her to take down art (copyright and all that) Ew, Gino "Blaster oil" is a wild nam...
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15 hopes I have for Survivor's 50th season

It premieres tonight (though I'll watch it later)!  Cirie wins If not Cirie, a winner who is a woman (sorry, I'm usually gonna root for women) New challenges (not just a recombination of old ones) Unique idol rule twists Bringing families to Fiji for a challenge (they used to bring at least one family member of the remaining contestants to the filming location) Challenges that feature Survivor trivia (again, they used to do this) Rewards that get winners out of the typical filming location and into cool spots in Fiji (once again, they used to do similar things) Happy reunions between both old allies and old foes At least one entirely new mechanic (whether it be a new advantage, a new way to return to the game, a way for fans to have a jury vote for the sole survivor, or something I haven't thought of!) An all women's alliance that isn't talked about as uniquely dangerous because it's all women Challenge records are broken The number 34 pops up somehow as this wi...
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Thoughts on 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days season 8, episode 11

Not sure what's gonna happen this episode as the last episode ended with a season preview rather than an episode preview.  Oop it's a bad sign that this other lady has blocked Lisa (in terms of how tolerable Lisa is) Oh boy, Lisa is not going to do well, is she? I mean, Emma, you could've told Ziad SO much sooner Oop, Stig, even if that's a fan, maybe don't kiss her in a pic This is more evidence than I thought Spring had, not gonna lie Ho boy, Stig, you should present your story BEFORE Spring does (and like, I do think you cheated, but still, you should tell her first either way) I like Sheena's dress I am glad that Molly is still getting out and seeing the sites I do find it amusing that Forrest and Sheena are seeing Venice in the Philippines I do NOT like these clowns King Forrest the Graceful Sheena is so cute Elise, I do want the best of you Wow, she's got great nipples Five proposals is admittedly a lot of proposals by age 32 Okay, yes, work on yoursel...
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15 things I'd try to do if I ran a spa

No, I don't think I will ever run a spa, but here are things that I think could be cool for one (that likely are offered by some spas). Allow folks to pick their soundtrack if they're in a private room (we would have playlists for them to choose from as well as allow them to submit a playlist/audiobook/podcast of their own ahead of time to be sure whoever is providing them services is okay with that playlist's/audiobook's/podcast's content and tone) Provide an option for folks to meet with the employees who will be providing them service beforehand so folks can be comfortable and learn more about the process Give folks a survey to fill out before their services to find out if folks have any known "hot spots" (meaning areas they do not want touched) or other things they dislike/want to steer clear of if possible/need to avoid (these could be allergies, or they could be things like "Oh, I want to be sure my hair doesn't get wet because of x, y, and ...
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Thoughts on RuPaul's Drag Race season 18, episode 8

The Snatch Game of Love: Island! Aw, poor Juicy Oop more of the remaining queens have wins than I realized Uh, Discord, I don't think you've always gotten 4.95 star critiques Oop a Darlene is starting a curse Omg Mrs. Claus is a funny pick for Darlene Truman Capote is an interesting one on Jane's part Discord doing the pope is hilarious, but definitely could offend some folks Myki does sound like Drew Barrymore To be fair, Kenya, yes Willow did have to lip sync for her life after impersonating Barrymore, but she also went on to win the season Oh, Juicy, I'm worried for you Mia, Big Ang was done before Kori King as well Nini, I'd go with David Attenborough Juicy, you don't know Brooke Shields? It doesn't feel good to tell Athena to "go Greek" Okay, Athena, "Greta Feta" is a pretty funny name (and so far at least, she's funny herself) Jane, no surprise, is hilarious Mia leaning into her physicality is a great choice (but oof, banter is ...
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15 thoughts I had while getting a massage recently

I knew I was going to have a tough day over the past weekend, so I indulged and booked myself a massage for the following day. However, as you'll see from reading, it was not the best experience. I am fully aware that complaining about a massage is a whiny thing to do, but I wanted to get the thoughts that were swirling through my head onto a (digital) page. I am too in my head My inner legs are more sensitive than I thought I might be a tad touch-starved (touch-hungry?) My body kind of recoils from touch though I did not know that muscle could flinch like that (or even that that was a muscle) While I do mostly want quiet during a massage, I was a little perturbed that she worked on my chest (over the blanket) without giving me a heads up (I have never had a masseuse touch there before) I thought the masseuse said this oil was "lemon grass," but I did have my headphones in when she was listing the possible scents and I think it was just "lemon" Does the masseuse...
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