you should see me in a crown.

ISSY: hey, so i didn't want to say anything, until it was official and i know that ive mentioned it here and there in the group chat but.

ISSY: we have a building now!

STACEY: do we? AHMAZING! i'm so excited. my place is not nearly big enough for all this work.

I might check it out. Depending on all who goes, but thanks for the tip. Definitely appreciated.

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Sounds good, Fuckerman. Hope you get everything that you desire for the night. It’ll be a blast I’m sure.

You know that awful movie trope where people meet when one person is hurrying out of a coffee shop and bumps into someone? Well, that happened to me today. Unfortunately, I was the one being bumped into, and I didn’t even get a phone number out of it. Does anyone know a good stain remover?

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Gross. The least you could have gotten is a phone number. Laundry detergent and white vinegar should do the trick.

It’s crazy to think this will be my first New Years in the states in forever. I think I definitely need to go decently crazy this year, but enough to let the puckster out and party. If anyone has anything that includes a plus one out by all means let me know because it’s been a long time.

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Knowing Manuel, Scandals will be doing something fun, but I highly doubt you’d go to a gay bar so maybe Mercedes’ party would be more up your alley.

When family act fake with their joyfulness. If you hate each other, you hate each other. Don’t fake it for the holidays. That does absolutely no favors to anyone and it’s actually the most embarrassing. 

Tonight I did something I haven’t done since I moved from New York; I meant to do it when I was in New York recently but ran out of time.  I went ice skating.  It was so much fun and so beautiful, but something tells me that tomorrow I might be a little sore in places.  That being said though, I know I want to go again, in the next two weeks, before Christmas, so if anyone wants to join me, and then we can come back here for hot chocolate and eggnog with your choice of liquor or not, and Christmas cookies.  Based on the forecast, Wednesday or Thursday night this coming week might be the best bet.  

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Ice skating, hm? Sounds like a very fun time. I haven’t been ice skating in a bit but I think it’d be fun if you’re still looking for company!

maxine: i just wanna get high and watch new girl. tonight sucked.

LOTTIE: hey, i was wondering if i can talk to you about something? im kind of falling apart.

Definitely wanted to surprise her, but I guess I can ask Shelby. I’m trying to surprise and be there for her now that I’m not sixteen.

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Mm, fair enough. As someone who is related to someone in the same boat - I’d recommend taking it slow. While it’s great that you want to be dad of the year now - Beth may not appreciate it all that much. A present is definitely nice, but I’d make sure to learn more about her from her. That’ll show you care more than anything.

Hanukkah starts in four days and Shelby was kind enough to let me do something with Beth, but I am at loss for gifts for a 12 year old girl. If anyone has any idea please help this Jewish boy out. 

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My nieces are only six so I can’t really help you out there, however when I was twelve I loved when people asked me what I wanted for the holidays. I would figure out what she’s interested in and go from there. Especially since you don’t get to experience her every day.

That might actually help me since I have no idea where to start.  And I feel like there might be some expectations of me.  Mhm, I couldn’t even imagine a holiday with my parents again.  I would surely not invite them to a holiday I was hosting, and I doubt I am invited to theirs.  I know you must be terribly busy, but honestly, I feel like your help would be welcomed.

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I can link you to some of my favorite type of journaling for things like this. Bullet journaling absolutely saved my life this past year and I’m so excited to take it to the next step next year. In the situation with your parents, that is absolutely fine. Chosen family is the best foundation to stick yourself around for the holiday season anyway - it’s supposed to be joyous right? But of course! I’m always happy to help in any way I can. I’m never too busy for friends.

ISSY: oh, it's going alright but im not entirely sold of being away from everyone for hours on end.

ISSY: i can always ask as well? that way it seems like i am doing something instead of sitting here and looking all kinds of pretty 😂 besides, you're getting the outfits together already, let me take this one.

STACEY: understandable, and you did just get back so it'll stink for you to leave again!

STACEY: alright, queen. this is on you then. they'll have to match up to the awesomeness that is my brother's band and ross berry though. and they'll have to be as hot as them to model.

ISSY: okay, cool because trying to get this job in chicago, it's been insane. oh good, that's great, actually! it's personal own by a powerful woman, and if i remember correct, mercedes has already made a name for herself as well.

ISSY: okay cool, i figured we can go together and check things out and get the feel of everything, etc. oh? that's perfect, do we have any other hidden gems in town that we want to showcase?

STACEY: how is the job thing going, btw? hopefully well!

ISSY: hey beautiful, sorry i haven't got back to you about an venue, but i saw you booked club halo?

STACEY: hey! no worries. i did - mercedes just kind of tossed the idea out there and i thought it was perfect so i'm rolling with it.