Fifteen Minutes of Scrawl

Time for some serious conversations. Wait a taxi is taking you six hours, Jen? Is attraction is the biggest concern, Jen? This poor taxi driver What does Rishi's family think the cameras are for? You've had years to tell your family, Rishi Aw Gabe and Isabel and her kids are so cute Finances are only one of many tings that you two need to discuss, Kris and Jeymi I don't find jokes about hiding passports funny, Mahmoud Yes, of course the problems have waited for you, Nicole I love Debbie's peacock purse I enjoy that Debbie's lawyer has spelled out on her wall "Law Firm" How long is Rishi going to pretend he's at the gym? I wonder if Kris is telling the truth about this surgery Rishi...you could've gotten a blanket I would also be annoyed about the yoga I don't understand how that pose is physically possible I really want Gabe and Isabel to work out I love how bright pink this room for Mahmoud and Nicole is I laughed at the guy holding the outfit...

Which would be best for humans? Original prompt: If humans could have feathers, fur, or scales, which would be best? Feathers Pro: most colorful Con: molting Pro: Soft, but no allergies (I think?) Con: Easiest to lose Determination: Best Fur Pro: the softest Con: Don't we already kind of have fur (it's just lame? and yes I know hair and fur are different) Pro: warmest Con: shedding (yes this is listed for scales too) Determination: Second best Scales Pro: sleek Con: shedding entire casts of the body Pro: best patterns Con: humans tend not to like reptilian-like things Determination: worst (Prompt by Kimisha Cassidy) "Woman wearing dress and blue hat with feathers and pinecones" posted by the George Eastman Museum

Time for the ball! Wow Sasha looks great Photobomb mini-challenge Salina looks hilarious Anetra might win based on her jumping into the bathtub idea Luxx looked so fabulous Marcia's look was very funny I was right about Anetra How are they going to cram a ball into this short episode? Giving more doesn't necessarily mean more fabric, Spice Oh, Anetra Ru looks amazing Where do I recognize Julia Garner from? ( Inventing Anna ) So "Cake and Candy" is fun, but I can only think it's taking time away from an extremely long runway I'm now going to talk about the first set of looks ("Start Your Engine") Mistress's look is fun, but not super creative in my opinion Spice looks great Luxx is gorgeous, but this isn't my favorite look I love Marcia's look Salina's hair and makeup are great, but I'm not a huge fan of the outfit Whoa Malaysia's shape is insane Loosey's look is very fun Sasha is so glamorous Anetra is so sexy, but I wish ...

I have so many more! Many of these were gifts from lovely people.  An ornament with holly on it (I actually couldn't find one online that looks like the one I have) Gharial plush Multiple stone figurines (I actually couldn't find ones online that look like the ones I have) Animal adventure plush Several keychains (one looks like this ) Teeny TY Crocheted plush Hat (I actually couldn't find one online that looks like the one I have) Wooden carving (I actually couldn't find one online that looks like the one I have) A clay figurine (I actually couldn't find one online that looks like the one I have) Several soft plastic toys (one looks like this ) Hand-painted ceramic gharial from Belgium (I actually couldn't find one online that looks like the one I have) A hard plastic toy with a movable jaw (I actually couldn't find one online that looks like the one I have) A plush with a yellow bow (I actually couldn't find one online that looks like the one I have) R...

Here is what I heard sitting for 15 minutes in my living room: Hoban licking himself Cars coming off or going onto the drive Someone sneeze outside my window A door open in my hall My own breathing, soft A truck backing up somewhere near enough that I can hear, but far enough away that it's faint My clothes rubbing together and against my couch as I adjusted myself Typing (okay it was me doing this, but it still counts) A mechanical squeak from outside I couldn't identify (perhaps wheels on a shopping cart? Honestly, it sounded a bit like a swing, but that doesn't make any sense. Seriously, this squeak kept happening) Hoban's tags jingle Hoban catching his plastic bone that has little ghosts on it (yes I was throwing it) The sound of my fingers scratching at my scalp (yes, they were mine) My computer humming quietly A child delightfully calling out An adult cooing A child babbling The creak of a gate opening A car horn sounding just once The door of a car closing My fin...

I have so many more! Many of these were gifts from lovely people.  Mother with babies on her back figurine Wooden articulating toy Jade figurine from Pakistan (I actually couldn't find one online that looks like the one I have) Photo holder from Puerto Rico (I actually couldn't find one online that looks like the one I have) Several needle felts (I actually couldn't find ones online that look like the ones I have) Nola Voodoo doll keychain Sticky, stretchy toy (looks like the blue one, but is the green color) Bath toy Various pins and a brooch (I actually couldn't find ones online that look like the ones I have) Various earrings (one set looks like this ) Chocolate bar Steve Irwin pop vinyl Grow in water toy Very small light green jeweled box with hinge (the hinge opens like this ) TOMS (Prompt by me) "Alligator Walking" by Big Cypress National Preserve

Carol hated the sound of her beeping alarm. It was too early to get up. Yes, yes, she had set the alarm herself and yes, yes, this hour was necessary for her to be able to get everything done before starting her work as a cruciverbalist.  Carol rolled out of bed and mussed her short, curly, blonde hair. She usually found the gesture soothing, but something was bothering her. There was another annoying noise. But, she'd turned off her alarm, hadn't she? It wasn't her alarm, but it was her phone. Ringing. Ringing at 5:30am. "What the Hell?" muttered Carol as she looked down at her phone. It said simply: A. Now Carol couldn't think of any number she'd saved as 'A' but she was too tired to be sure, so she answered. "Hel--?" she rasped before clearing her throat and trying again, "Hello?" "Agent Swordfish has been activated. Expect them on the hour." "What kind of spam call is this?" Carol said, but the line had g...

I have so many more! Many of these were gifts from lovely people. Pen Lego Tiny plastic figurine (it was called a good luck animal at the zoo I got it from I believe) Two wind-up toys (one of them is this one) Jellycat Multiple erasers (examples 1 , 2 , 3 ) Picture book about the one belonging to John Quincy Adams Green Croconana baby Several glass figurines (I actually couldn't find any online that look like the ones I have) Mardi Gras beads (like, but not exactly like, these ) A purple cowrie shell carving (I actually couldn't find one online that looks like the one I have) Tagua seed carving (like, but not exactly like, this ) Sand figurine Multiple fling toys (the biggest one looks like this ) Blankets (two look like this , and one looks like this ) (Prompt by me) "Alligator Walking" by Big Cypress National Preserve

Time to meet a new couple! Jeymi is so cute, but this is a doomed relationship I mean...a fair few people move for love This looks like a fun bar Okay this is real explicit Lol Nicole crahsed another wedding to get married Nicole is so bad at communication Nicole's dad's bear shirt is so distracting Yes, get a tiara, Debbie I want that gator Oh dear, gator heads Uh oh...Debbie had a bad childhood, didn't she? (yep) Another country??? Oh god he's only 24 So it's not a catfish, but it might be a scam Is Julian wearing a bracelet that means Blue Lives Matter? If you're worried about Yohan's finances, why don't you just tell him to manifest it, Daniele? You CHOSE to sacrifice that, Daniele, he literally wants to go to the US Mahmoud is cute Gabe is also cute Oof, that's rough, Gabe Well your name isn't on the lease, is it Kris? Jeymi's got a good doggo Aaand we can leave now Nicole, you don't have to go Why doesn't Mahmoud have the option...

I have so many more! Many of these were gifts from lovely people. Shower curtain Mug Ring Bookends Bath bomb (like, but not exactly like, this ) Warmie Air plant planter Letter opener Bottle opener Oven mitts Beanie Baby Pirate ornament Fuck around and find out welcome mat Mini squishable Finger puppet (almost exactly like this ) (Prompt by me) "Alligator Walking" by Big Cypress National Preserve

Time for Lalaparuza! Lol "curse first" Okay the top was clearly Mistress and Malaysia, Loosey I hope they pick good songs for this Lalaparuza It's so jarring to see Ru on the runway this fast Lol Malaysia chooses neither of the queens she mentioned Also, Marcia is a great dancer Malaysia's look is fun and sparkly Marcia's look is simple but she looks great Wait is Bruno a judge? Yeah I agree that Marcia won that lip sync Spice's look is fierce Loosey's look is okay I think Loosey owned that (I'm right) Luxx looks fabulous Salina's look isn't my favorite Salina is winning this for me (and the judges agree) God, I would not pick Jax to go against Jax's look i soding it for me I'm not a huge fan of Mistress's look (though the Ruveal helped a lot) Jax is absolutely winning this one for me (welp, the judges disagree) Oh so Anetra gets to choose the song Sasha looks girly and lovely Anetra's look is on point This is close but I think ...

"It can't be." "It really looks like it though." "Yes, but, forgive me professor, it can't be a footprint." "Why not?" "Because it's giant!" "So?" "So?!" "Yes, put your assumptions aside." "My assumptions?" "Yes. Let me teach you for a moment." "So you want me to assume that despite the fact that there has been no evidence before, that there are--" "--or were" "--or were giants?" "Yes." "..." "As your professor, I feel as though I should tell you that making that face isn't strictly professional." "Okay, I'll go with it." "And?" "And?!" "You said you'd go with it. So, go with it." "Well I SUPPOSE that IF there were giants, perhaps some of the large storage containers we've found were, in fact, not storage containers." "Fascinating." "I c...

Some of this is just a test of how many flowers I know. These are also just personal associations so feel free to disagree! Need for cheer: colorful tulips Romance: red roses Grief: white lilies Need for softness: baby's breath Need for being childlike: dandelions and clovers Nostalgia: forget me nots Resurgence: tiger lilies Need for simplicity: daffodils Need for brightness: sunflowers Joy: daisies Need for fanciness: orchids Celebration: marigolds Need for relaxation: lavender and lilac Friendship: poppies Need for fantasy: snapdragons (Prompt by Lucy Wright) "flower" by GeorgeTan#1...Off permanently

Original prompt: "Google "color palette," pick one, and write something inspired by it." I actually Googled "color palette public domain" to be sure I could use it and found the image on this post. I used the "floral" section for my inspiraiton. The soft sunlight somehow didn't dim the shine of the fireflies. Such it was in the fae realm. Fern loved this time of day in the faewild where it wasn't quite day, but it was far from night. Fern frolicked alone in the glade as she was want to do. It didn't matter to her that her laughter carried itself alone on the breeze; she was content. She wasn't sure how long she'd been alone as she watched the suns begin to set, but it was pleasant in its own way. But then, she heard a noise. It wasn't the noise of leaves on the wind or twigs snapping from some comforting creature. It was the noise of someone approaching with grim determination. Fern wasn't sure how to ready herself to ...

Inspired by my previous post "15 first lines to a scary story" which was prompted by Eleanor Pratt.  Fake dating had always seemed, well, fake, but here he was. Warmth spread through her, but whether it was from the fire, the wine, or his smile, she couldn't say. Finally, he saw her. Her laugh, while a high-pitched cackle to most, sounded lyrical to her love. The kiss left her hazy, but, after all, so did decent wine. As she examined her nails, she wondered what else--besides her computer screen--they'd look good clawing. The last place she expected to have a meet-cute was in med school over a cadaver. Curled up on a soft patch of clover, she looked up at the stars, swaddled in light clouds, and wondered if they could point her to true love. The dogs quickly tangled their leashes together, mimicking the way that their people's lives would become entangled just a month from now. As her tea sloshed over her freshly dry-cleaned white button-up on a way to her first ...

Here are some short pieces based on things that have happened in my life recently. Hopelessness It was a simple thing really. Just food. Although as I write that I realize how utterly ridiculous it is to call food simple. We have rituals around food. Societal expectations around food. Literal needs around food. But, in this moment I felt it was simple. I should just stop eating it. My goal was to lose weight so I should just not have another ice cream sandwich. But it was so good. Fuck it, I thought and ate another. As I tried to talk to a supportive friend about it, I just got more and more hopeless. Would this new therapy even make a difference? Was I just wasting more money (I'm bad at that)? Was I even ready to actually try? Would I ever be? In the moment, the truth was that I was hopeless. Nothing had ever worked for weight loss for me before so why would anything work now? And even if I couldn't lose weight, could I ever improve my body image? I've been struggling wit...

I might get myself these because, after all, I can buy myself flowers . Also, yes, some of these are cheesy.  Tulips A stuffed animal alligator with a heart Chocolates in a heart-shaped box Homemade cookies or brownies A fancy riesling or moscato (yes, I like really sweet wines) A massage A no chip mani/pedi Engraved D&D ring  (only from a very serious relationship) Homemade dinner Tickets to the theatre A song, poem, or other written piece dedicated to me Valentine's Day themed toys for Hoban (that aren't stuffed animals) Rose-scented soap and/or candle The Ripped Bodice subscription box A makeup tutorial class (seriously, if you know of one, let me know) (Prompt by me) "Vintage Valentine Sweetest Person" posted by Michelle Grewe

Time for a comedy acting challenge! So Malaysia vs. Mistress is continuing Yes, Dumbledore reference To be honest, I don't like the fart jokes That was a pretty easy assigning of roles Oop Mistress got the most desired role Oh Aura, I like you, but you are struggling Ru's look is dripping with fabulosity I love Loosey's look Spice's look is is cute Sasha's look is so much in the best way Luxx look is great, but I don't love the purse with it Malaysia is fabulous Aura looks so good I like Jax's look, but it isn't my favorite Mistress is painted so well and I love her look Anetra's look isn't puffy enough for me Marcia's look is funny Salina's look isn't enough for me Okay this isn't sitcom material That was cute but it wasn't a huge success for me Okay we should've kept the Miss Vanjie line in the official cut Spice, why did you do the same cutesy walk with the purse? I think both queens are doing well, but I think Jax is w...

Here are some short pieces based on when I've traveled. Iceland It was our second time on a whale watching tour and yet, still no whales. We had suited up in large orangey-red jumpsuits, taken selfies, and braved the sea spray for the promise of whales. The first trip had been unsuccessful, but we had been given free tickets for a second go around so I still held onto some hope. I felt guilty for canceling our other plans so we could go whale watching again, but I just really wanted to see whales in the wild. I thought it would be majestic and inspiring and despite everything going on in my year, I thought it could at least be the year that I saw whales. It wouldn't matter then that my dad was an addict, it wouldn't matter that I didn't know what I was doing with my career, it wouldn't matter that I was single: because I had seen whales. Except, I didn't see whales. I saw birds flock to an area of water which would suggest whales, but they didnt' break the s...

Maybe one day...  Find someone ethical who can bring animals to the party Get animal onesies for everyone to wear Hire a face painter Arrange animal fun fact trivia Play animal-based charades Play the game where you have a word on your forehead and you have to guess what it is, but all the words would be animals Have drinks inspired by different animals Have food inspired by the diets of different animals (pretty sure Top Chef did this) Set up a photo booth with animal-themed props Make a playlist of animal noises edited together to be music Screen funny animal videos Have local artisans with animal-themed works for sale Have local pet trainers show off some training tricks Have local shelters have stations with information on how to volunteer End with an adoption event (Prompt by Kimisha Cassidy) "ABENCA Zip up Fleece Onesie Pajamas for Women Adult Cartoon Animal Christmas Halloween Cosplay Onepiece Costume" by Edwina

Here are some short pieces based on things that have happened in my life recently. Brownies I was visiting my niblings and their mother, my sister-in-law, suggested we make brownies. I was happy to see that it was box brownies from a brand I loved. My nephew Jake excitedly dumped in the coconut oil and then helped his little sister, Caroline, stir. I snapped a photo to hopefully remember this moment of adorable sibling cooperation. They reminded me of me and my brother, who was hundreds of miles away and whom I missed dearly. Though I can't remember making brownies with him, I'm sure that we made box cakes together with our dad. Caught up in reminiscing, I watched my sister-in-law gently smooth out the batter in the pan and comment that the brownies may be thin. I quipped that that meant we could just eat more of them and she smiled. Finally, I helped everyone lick the mixing spoon and bowl clean, getting batter and smiles all over our faces. Chipped Nails My friend had done my...

Apparently I did an earlier post of this in 2019, but this will be more specific though some ideas are reused.  Stained glass Wind chimes (at least, when I have a porch or balcony of some kind) Temporary tattoo from InkBox  using this image  (accepting suggestions for size and location!) Sweater (can't decide which color I like best) Necklace with matching earrings Giant plush A plastic chew toy for Hoban (maybe this , or this , or this ?) Watercolor (maybe this one) Paper towel holder Cookie cutter Planter (maybe this , or this , or this , or this , or this , or this ?) Sun catcher decal Candle holder Mosaic-like figurine Pocket watch with accompanying chain (Prompt by me) "Handcrafted stained glass alligator suncatcher in Congo green, florida art, unique gift idea, home decor or window hanging" by GlassLadyDesigns

Maybe we'll meet a new couple?  So Daniele doesn't like the heat but wants to live in the DR? Nicole! A new couple! Oh so they're married Wow she looks pale in that light WE THINK YOU'RE RUSHING, KRIS, BECAUSE YOU'RE RUSHING You are leaving them behind, Kris Jen's family is so sweet Oop there it is Oop Nicole is separating form her husband? Yes, dear god, keep your passport Daniele...maybe you shouldn't move to the DR Ha Jen's friends think she's insane with men Jen's friends are harsh OMG NO! NO CATFISHING RISHI! Why did you get married to this man, Nicole? Oh, Jeymi Oop I didn't take that many notes, sorry Next time Nicole doesn't want to move ot Egypt Next time Gabriel goes to Colombia Next time Jeymi gets ready for Kris Next time Kris gets real with Jeymi Next time Daniele gets intense about money Next time we meet a new couple Next time should be fun Can't wait! (Prompt by me) 90 Day Fiance: The Other Way  TLC Promotional image c...

Maybe one day...  Acquire mead, wine, and ale Rent out fabulous medieval costumes for all attendees Pass out a sheet of medieval sayings Serve a grand feast Arrange a tournament with foam weapons Find someone ethical to bring people-friendly horses to the party for rides Hire someone to teach a traditional medieval dance Hire a band to play pop songs on traditional medieval instruments Hire someone to be a court fool Hire someone to do "royal portraits" aka caricatures Screen Monty Python and the Holy Grail Have books that guests can illuminate Have a mosaic-making station Pick a venue with great stained glass Have people who would sell their goods at faires sell their goods (Prompt by Kimisha Cassidy) "IMG_3103" by David Wei Wong

Time for a girl group challenge! Luxx was a very worthy winner Hey! Malaysia's outfit was great! I once again don't know the guest judge, but I'm not hip You defintiely go all the way around the table Ah we gotta say "golden gal" Yes, I love this Pit Crew Just flip a coin I hope the heavy metal group does well Oh I missed that they were writing the songs too Glad we're acknowledging that Sasha isn't old I like Ru's look Marcia's old lady makeup is too light Team Country's performance is great Not sure these metal outfits work (but who provided them?) "Can't keep it up then you're out of the will" was funny to me Oof the judges are not impressed by Team Hip Hop I think Team Country was my favorite Anetra looks sexy Jax's outfit isn't my favorite Loosey looks elegant Robin looks gorgeous Mistress is dramatic but great Luxx is fabulous Salina's outfit is not for me Marcia's look is funny Sasha took a twist on a cl...

Maybe one day! Develop a scavenger hunt Rent out fabulous pirate-y costumes for all attendees Rent two boats with crew who know what they're doing Have the crew give tours of the boat in pirate style Acquire foam cutlasses for everyone Hire actors to play an opposing pirate ship that we must either battle (with foam cutlasses) or parlay with Pass out a sheet of pirate sayings Make guests walk the plank to exit (with life vests on) Serve many citrus-y cocktails to fight off scurvy Develop a drinking game around pirate sayings and trivia Find someone ethical to bring tamed parrots to the party Hire a group to perform and teach sea shanties Serve lots of seafood as I imagine they'd eat it a lot Have some gambling games set up Play a game where drunk people have to quickly identify if a blurry image is a manatee or a mermaid (Prompt by Kimisha Cassidy) "Pirates" by brickmodified

Time for the reunion (again)! Well I never picked up on vibes between Jen and Heather but who knows I guess? Oh Heather, whatever happened to you wasn't something you deserved What exactly is "memory recall work"? Heather did handle Whitney's pain poorly I want Heather and Whitney to make up already Oop the Mormon Church is suing Heather Oop Heather knows that her family is going to react poorly to her book Yeah Heather does seem subdued Ugh, Seth It is insane that Justin got fired "A toe in the taint is pretty sexy" John is better than Seth Ugh, again, Seth I love Justin That was such a brief time with the husbands Okay is someone who committed wire fraud an underdog? Ah so Jen's mental health is why Meredith turned up to support Jen Yes, I also agree that Jen shouldn't die No, I think Jen knew she was guilty and was just arrogant enough to think she wouldn't get caught I truly don't think Coach knew what was going on or, at the very least, ...

Maybe one day! Rent a large lot Get a circus tent Hire entertainers such as a clown, fire eaters, and acrobats Acquire a cotton candy and popcorn machine Set up carnival games Hire other staff such as face paint artists and balloon animal creators Find an ethical place that has animals that can interact with people Safely set up fireworks Hire an MC for the event Set up an open-invite talent show ahead of time so I can have whatever props people need ready Have a schedule of the different acts and activities posted in multiple places Begin and end the event with a parade Make sure carnival food (e.g. pretzels, funnel cake) is served Hire a big band Set up a mirror maze (Prompt by Kimisha Cassidy) "Carnival" by Zachary McGee