all i ever wanted was the world

You would have to ask my parents, I'm sure they have some old VHS tapes stashed away somewhere of me in the plays I did when I was younger. Huh, I'm also kind of surprised, I thought we'd talked all about theater past, present, and future, but guess that one slipped my mind. See, I can't skip Christmas in July, even though I see all of the Halloween posts starting immediately after the 4th. Sometimes before, even! But, I can put the blinders on for a month usually, or just let them co-exist. Speaking of Halloween, you got any ideas on your costume this year?

That I can do! I'm totally gonna ask April next time I see her. I may or may not also want to see it so I can decide in my mind which of us was the more talented little kid, oops. I mean, I'm pretty sure it'll be me, but you could give me a run for my money! They can totally co-exist. Nothing wrong with being super excited for both! And, actually, I do! I'm hoping I can convince my sisters to go as the Hex Girls from Scooby-Doo with me! Bonus points for myself if I can actually convince Julia to sing their song with me on stage at the bash! Well, and Marls, but I don't think she'll be nearly as stubborn.

Why is it if a guy wants to date around, he's automatically considered a player? See, to me a player is either someone who's just after one thing or lies about how many other people they're seeing and going around with. And okay, like I said I realize I may have come off a bit cocky there, sometimes I type and post before thinking it through. But I'm being totally honest here, I am not yet at that point in my life where I want to get serious much to my mom's dismay. But I also have two other siblings she can beg for grandkids from, you know? So I was just trying to be open and honest when I said "enough of me to go around". I'm just still being young and having fun before I settle down, you know? And, it's actually very common to date openly before you end up deciding to go exclusive with one person. But for what it's worth, I'm sorry that you've had to deal with some bad dating experiences in the past.

...Okay, so maybe I didn't quite give you the proper benefit of the doubt and was letting my salty past experiences with actual players speak for me. I guess I can't be too mad about it as long as these girlies are being treated respectfully and you're being upfront about your priorities. I stand by the fact that your phrasing def needs work, but I can admit to overreacting a little bit. Just a little bit, though! I still think my reaction was totally reasonable, personally.

Whoa, hey now I wasn't trying to make you mad, and I didn't say I have "so many ladies". You can even quote me I prefaced my whole shpeel saying that there was enough of me to go around for everyone. And yes, I'm realizing now that I might have gotten a bit carried away with it, but I promise I'm harmless. My dog Scooby can attest to that. Actually I likely won't even be sticking around for the fireworks because I need to make sure he's secure and not going to get too freaked out when they're going off.

Okay, well, I can at least appreciate you being a responsible dog dad. Plus, I mean, Scooby is just an undeniably cute name. For what it's worth, I don't think you're a bad guy and I'd be willing to hear you out if you're not the total player all that just made you sound like - not to mention the 'enough of me to go around' thing. Or maybe you are and, like, cool! You do you! And, like, not that this was ever really that serious, but just generally that's not a position I'm willing to put myself in these days. Been there, done that! I want to feel like a guy's first choice, not his second, third, or fourth because he's also flirting with a bunch of other girls at the same time as me.

Darlin, I happen to play baseball so I can guarantee rocking it at one of the games, at least. Assuming that they have that game again this year. If not, they always have the one where you throw darts at balloons right? Either way, I gotchu. Though, fair warning, my offer does still stand to all the other ladies even if I do promise you this one thing. But don't worry, it doesn't mean you won't be the one I end up next to during the fireworks, just gotta see how it all plays out.

Oh! Okay! You know what? In that case, I'll pass. I mean, you obviously must have so many ladies just chomping at the bit to take you up on your offer, so I'll just exclude myself and make this super hard choice of which lucky lady gets to be sat next to your greatness for the fireworks a little easier for you.

Alright, so I know I may be cutting it short with the time, but since the carnival is this week I just wanted to put it out there that I am single and I am totally up for being a riding partner with any ladies on the ferris wheel if any of you need someone to ride with you. I'm also open to the tilt-a-whirl, the scrambler, hell even the carousel because why not? So, anyone out there that may be looking for someone to hang out with, go on rides with, whoever needs me just know I'll be there. Hey, I can even ride with the dudes, too, I'm all for platonic carnival fun. Just hit me up, you'll know where to find me.

I meannn, as an also single girl, I probs don't need a cute boy to ride the rides with me, but I also can't say I'm entirely against the idea. That being said, though, I've also proven to be the type to much prefer said cute boy being able to win me at least one giant stuffed animal from one of the games first. So... maybe do that and we'll talk?

So, the junior theater group has just finished their final round of auditions for their summer show at the theater in August. They're going to be doing You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown, which tugs at my heart strings a little, because that's the first show I was ever in when I first started doing theater as a kid. You'll probably be seeing a little less of me at the ticket booth or concession stand, since I'll be helping direct them with that. However speaking of the cinema part of the theater, I also wanted to give a heads up that we're doing a Christmas In July movie later this month, on the 22nd and the movie is going to be Home Alone. So be sure to come check that out if you're a winter holidays in the middle of summer kind of person!

Wait, is there video evidence of this?! Because I totally wanna see little Teddy performing! I bet you were so cute! Also, honestly a little surprised I didn't know this already. Sadly, think I'll have to pass on Christmas in July this year, though! I can get behind it every now and then, but like, my brain's already too busy starting to get invested in spooky season to even think about Christmas yet.

Say less, you know blue is so my color. Now I’m going to be thinking about that dress until we actually go, and there's no way we're leaving the store without new outfits for both of us. We need to pick a day this week before the mall gets completely overrun. My vote is we go early while the AC is actually keeping up with the heat, grab some iced coffee, and just gatekeep a changing room for an hour.

This is why I love having a super smart bestie! Not that it's the only thing I love about you, obviously, but it's definitely up there! I literally couldn't have picked a better plan if I tried. Honestly, depending on how many other cute things we happen to find, we might have to gatekeep that changing room for a lot longer, so hopefully the employees don't get all mad about it. Like, appreciate the business we're giving you! Anyways, maybe Saturday? What do we think? Also, maybe a trip to the food court after for some pretzels?

Okay, I know I say this a lot, but I'm telling you, there is something absolutely massive nesting out in the woods. Found these broken branches that no normal deer or bear could've touched unless they skipped leg day and went straight for arms. Anyone free to hike out there and see if we can track it?

No. Absolutely not. Honestly, bro? Even on the super tiny, miniscule chance that your fave big, hairy man actually exists somewhere out there in the woods, I'm convinced that he's probably scared of you at this point and is probs avoiding you at all costs.

I’m torn too because I love summer but the second I step outside I feel like I’m melting. The sweat is NOT cute!! But the shopping?? The sundresses, the cute sandals, the swimsuits?? I’m so in. We need a full summer glow-up day. I’ve been eyeing this pastel yellow sundress that would look so good on you. We can try on a million things, get iced coffee, and make a whole thing out of it.

SO not cute, oh my God!! See, this is exactly why I love you, Char! You always come totally prepared with a plan. It is absolutely a date! Besides, I may or may not have a cute little sky blue number I saw the other day that I haven't been able to stop thinking you would look absolutely fab in since.

I've never been a big summer person, too much of a goth, I think. But I probably need to get a new wardrobe, cos I definitely do not have enough summer clothes.

Hey, I'm never gonna argue against keeping to your aesthetic! You should come with then! Do you still tend towards darker clothes? Because, even if you do, we can totally still work with that and find some cute options for you!

Oh I can’t wait for summer! I miss the sun and heat so much, I constantly spent my summers in California and the south during my years of traveling! I’m always down to do some summer shopping. I really need to build up my wardrobe!

Happy for you, girl! Definitely not really for me, but summer isn't so bad if I have a fan on hand to cool myself down with and, ideally, a pool close enough nearby that I can slip into. Yes! You're totally invited then. Don't know when exactly, but I'll keep you posted!

Least favorite time of the year, blech. Not just because my schedule fills up with kids on vacation from school, but also because I sunburn in minutes. Plus you can always put more clothes on if you're cold, but it's just not socially acceptable to take more clothes off when it's sweltering, ugh.

Ugh, I know. Does sunscreen not help you at all, though? Because that sounds like the worst and I totally do not blame you for hating summer even more in that case. Ugh, you're so right. Just another reason it can't be stated enough how much tougher us ladies have it.