I don't know about you, but I'm having a really slow evening and I think we could perhaps all use a little bit of brain exercise. Or just, in some cases I won't point out by name, an excuse to procrastinate.
So here I propose a game of associations.
You say a word or phrase and others will respond with the first thing that comes to mind in association. Rinse, repeat. Bonus points if you learn something new about others. Questions and comments outside the game itself are allowed and encouraged.
Am I the only one whose noticed how catty everyone in this school seems to have gotten lately? What happened to the days of transparency and being able to put your name on your own opinions?
I propose we get back to that by opening up the floor to some honest feedback.
Start a thread for yourself on here, and see what everyone really thinks of you. I was thinking we could point out a few flaws and a few faults that we see in one another, but, hey, if you're feeling particularly savage, by all means...
sometimes i think we should say nice things more, and like, out loud to people too. i feel like a lot of people don't know how much other people like them, and maybe we get shy about being honest too? it's like there's this weird thing we have about being nice and expressing love for people and just.
i don't know, maybe this can be a start? tell someone something you've noticed about them, something good or something overlooked?
i'll start with iris, cause she's my cousin and maybe you get a little bit lax about not telling your family things but anyway! i really admire iris because she's the kinda person you can sit down with and ramble for ages and she'll totally listen, even if she's not into the topic or she's busy doing something else! sometimes i'm like "should i even be talking right now?" and then she asks me a question that proves she was totally into it.
you know what just hit me? last year we were planning a nye party around this time. this year we're practising for a gig that we're gonna be playing in nyc. whoa. like. whoa.
sometime in march 2015 // facebook chat b/w haley, fox & max
Who: Felix and Nadia When: Felix is 20; just after he finds out he's going to get shotgun married Where: Nadia's place What: see the when part SFW?: Probably Status: Complete
someone remind me why i'm still in charms classes? i'm pretty sure my charm is just fine...
no, actually, i'm bored and i'm enlisting the rest of you to help because 1) you're probably just as bored and B) this is gonna be fun. "never have i ever..." and you know the rules, right? well, if you've done it, you get a point (but if you want to drink, pass me some!) and if you haven't, go try something new. ;) i'll start:
every year i have to say i'm let down by the complete lack of imagination most of you people have when it comes to fashion. there's no best-dressed prize for playing it safe, because that would be a waste of everyone's time. of course i've heard talk that fashion is subjective, but let's be real: that's a lie you tell yourself to feel better. as usual, the worst-dressed was longer than the best-dressed.
BEST-DRESSED 1. everyone who paid attention to my advice (jase/jesse/felix/haz, good job) 2. pippa finch-fletchley -- not the right colour for you but you managed. 3. kaitlin hartell -- you didn't suck 4. michaela greengrass -- i was just pleasantly surprised you weren't in quidditch robes 5. louis twycross -- you don't have much competition when it comes to your dorm so
WORST-DRESSED 1. april foster -- how have you still not learned to dress yourself? i'd look into that. 2. amanda forbes -- your "dress" looked like hippogriff shit 3. liam kershaw -- shorts aren't party wear, get back to me when you learn basic reading comprehension 4. orla reeves -- a statement necklace shouldn't have to compete with acne 5. anthony quirke -- you were on the best-dressed until you threw up on yourself. 6. cale morris -- there's artfully disheveled and there's being a right mess. 7. jude finnigan -- maybe try staying in your tower next time so you don't embarrass yourself. 8. poppy inglebee -- if a professor compliments your outfit, that's a cue not to wear it to a party. 9. briar lipscombe -- your shoes and dress didn't go together at all. 10. dale delaney -- here's a hint: take off your pants before you have sex. yes, we all saw your "happy ending"
So. Yesterday I was late to class because I was deeply persuaded it was cancelled (sorry again for disrupting your Divination readings). Today I turned up for Transfiguration and it was cancelled. Which is good because I remembered the essay only on the way there and I still don't know what it was supposed to be on or how long it was supposed to be
I'm starting to notice a pattern.
This makes me wonder: why don't we get a good old tangible written newsletter with every breakfast? That'd make my life so much easier. Who's supposed to remember these things?
[Warded to the Hufflepuff/Slytherin 6th Year Group; around Easter]
A trip. A bonding experience. A night away from the castle because who actually thinks it's a good idea to keep so many people in one castle for ten months.
Now that I have you attention, please tell me what you think: We could camp out for a night. Just on the edge of the forest, maybe? I'm sure we won't get eaten by anything. I think we could use some fresh air in or lungs.
help, first years have taken over diagon alley, the titchy little things. one of them even called me sir, but i think a) he was being cheeky and b) he was trying to figure out how to sneak a broom in. good luck kid.
it made me think though: what would you tell your first year self? like, snatch up that time-turner and go leave a message. me, i'd probably tell him not to wait until sixth year for that haircut because he'll get laid way more afterwards.
[6th year, November, an evening before a Slytherin/Gryffindor match]
Alright, but who allowed the weather to get this awful? If it continues we'll be swimming instead of flying tomorrow.
Not that I'm worried it'll harms Slytherin's chances at victory any. But can you already hear the Gryffindors complaining about how they couldn't put their best game on instead of accepting we're better? I just feel sorry for you guys in the stands.
It's been a rough week and in times like these, I always force myself try to think about things that make me happy. It makes everything a little more bearable better and brighter. Here's a list I came up with today:
1) flawlessly done nails 2) loud music 3) the look of journal pages that've been written on 4) apple and cinnamon-scented candles (countdown to Christmas!) 5) fancy ink bottles 6) dawn 7) also sunset 8) cuddles 9) sitting quietly with people I love 10) waking up refreshed and ready to start the day
I'm sure everyone has at least a five-item list, right?
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