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@MaxIsConfused: Taking the drink from Chase she sniffed it, the scent of chocolate, cinnamon, and peppermint wafted up from the cup. "We certainly have history! I've lived here all my life," she replied with a warm smile, "I am a broker, so I help my friends sell their items online. Being so old, it can be tricky to deal with this new technology. They've got a lot of antiques, which of course a good chunk still feels like it was new as of yesterday. Let me know if there's anything you're looking for! Here," she dug through her handbag pulling out a business card. "You can always reach me via that phone number. Did you know that our town founder back in 1812 was able to see through the walls of the ice cave? Or so the stories go, he was able to. What he saw in the ice was this monstrous creature: Truly a thing of nightmares with bulbous eyes, more than two, and hands so large they could easily wrap around a large, thick, ancient tree's stump. Of course, now that cave is melted... and no such creature was found. What do you think happened to it? Did it get snatched up by some carnie? Or perhaps it's," leaning forward for effect she whispers, "Alive?"

Not a slow cooker recipe, but absolutely one of my favorite soft pretzel recipes. It's really easy to do on a chill stay-at-home day!! I'd even go as far as to say this is great beginner's into bread recipe, too. One of those quick learns. You can skip the baking soda/powder bath. It affects coloring, and longevity of chewiness. So without it, it's a bit harder after the first day (but not inedible, don't worry) and you won't get that same browning effect. Cool chemistry is the reason I think.
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@Totalanimefan: Being able to pay the extra for sanity is such an amazing feeling. Did so during our big move, and aaahhh. Worth it. Altho we did all the moving ourselves, and it was the extra insurance that helped ease my mind. Especially during that one point where we spun in a 15ft uhaul. Our move happened to coincide with the blizzard in early Dec.

It's already happened! I'm just still very excited and happy over it lmao.

How niiice. Im excited for more daylight, means I can feel cozy doing some afterwork shoppin haha.

@Totalanimefan: Ayye, congrats and I hope the move goes swimmingly! It really is a balance, haha. I'll be sure to! I plan to do some more baking tonight, and gonna make some stock, too. I forgot to buy some but good thing I have the habit of holding onto veggie and bone bits. Tonight's more banana bread, and I think I'll start proofing some sourdough. I have a culture that's gone through 3 states now, which is neat! I'm not sure how it's affected the flavor profile, so now I might have to make a new starter to compare to. For science... and yummy excuses for bread.

Quick Q for anyone: Are y'all experiencing earlier, and longer periods of sun-time yet? I just noticed it last night, and it's confirmed this morning! Super bright for 7:30! Time to get plants started, too.

Do you experience intrusive thoughts?
Every single day, several times a day. Really annoying tbh.

When did you last accidentally burn yourself?
A few days ago, whoops

Have you ever planted anything? What's the last thing you planted?
Yes! It rarely survives for long, and speaking of planting.. I need to go get some soil this month and plan out what I'm planting this year. I finally have some space to try again! The last thing I tried to plant and grow from seed... Probably basil or catnip? I'm going to be trying again this year. Finger's crossed it works out fine! Oh, and climbing flowers. But I gotta make sure they're not invasive to my area first.

When did you last get some fresh air?
Last night. :) I get it pretty often since I leave home for work every day.

Della grinned back at the seemingly excitable barista in front, "All of those sound lovely! Then, could I get a Mexican Hot Cocoa with Peppermint?" She leaned in a bit like she had the biggest secret to share, eyebrows raised as she whispered, "I think I am feeling quite festive today." She winked and leaned back and checked behind her. Still quiet, and no one else coming in yet, "I don't think we've met yet, I'm Della. And what is your name?" She glanced for a nametag.

Who is someone you love unconditionally?
Cat, husbando, and a friend.

My January coulda been better, but it also coulda been worse. It was very middle of the road, I guess? It was extremely hard, too, though. A lot of emotional and mental health issues were brought to the forefront and I'm trying to deal with them properly. I feel really good about getting back to work, but I'm hoping in February I can figure out what a good work/life balance looks like for me, and achieve it. I want to switch careers, and maybe do more wfh data entry, transcription type of stuff.

I also got back into sewing and baking! Last year I was in this teeennny tinnnny apartment, that had super thin walls, and an even tinier kitchen. So I couldn't really bake or do much there. But, this year, I have a normal sized kitchen! And it's open to my living room! So I can hang out now yaaayy. It's nice having a normal sized kitchen man. So. Nice.

What did you last use your non dominant hand for?
Grabbing something, prolly

also this should be the post that gets me back to 10k! YAY

Do you believe anything is infinite? Do you believe there will eventually be an end to the world?
Nope. And yes, I do.

What's your home decor style like currently?
College kid finally having.. a tiny bit of money? Ig?