california sober.

Just a couple weeks ago I made the trip out to Circle B with a guidance of a good friend of mine, and I made the plunge and adopted three chickens. I figured I have all this farmland out here and chickens are the perfect place to start with my journey into being a real farmer. So if anyone is in need of fresh eggs, I have more than I know what to do with already. @townofbayview​

So now you’re Harry Styles: singer, songwriter, actor, boybander, I’m sure there are some other titles I’m missing but adding farmer to the already fairly long list was definitely not expected. Although, when I really think about it I can totally see it. You definitely give off the vibes or someone who can just chill and live on a farm for the rest of their lives. I think I’ll take you up on some of those eggs, actually. When you have a friend who has their own farm, you may as well reap the benefits. 

I know I should be a better Canadian and be celebrating the nations birth tomorrow in Canada, but I spent a little too much time in Canada even for me before coming to this wonderful place called Bayview!  I promise I will be listening to a ton of Barenaked Ladies, Shania Twain, and other great musicians from my home province of Ontario tomorrow though!   With that being said what kind of music do you need to have to play that makes you feel like you are back home with family and friends?  I am Emily by the way, it is nice to be here, how are you?  

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Welcome to town! We’re happy to have you and the rest of the Canadians here. You showed up just in time for our nations birth as well. I know you don’t celebrate the fourth over there, but hey, it’s a party, right? And I’ll let you now one thing: Bayview parties happen to be some of the best. Oh wow. Probably any of the early 2000′s emo music. Major throwbacks for me that somehow always remind me of really good times with friends and family. So, you know, The Academy Is..., Boys Like Girls, all that kind of stuff. I’m doing great, thanks! How are things going with you? Are you all moved in to your place? 

Not going to lie, I sang that in my head just like the Jonas Brother’s song. But I’m doing great, how are you my love? I miss you just as much! Are you attending any of the Fourth of July festivities this weekend? Maybe we can meet up and watch the fireworks together? Maybe grab some food or ice cream together too? I just want to see you and give you the biggest hug ever.

That was my intention. They’ll forever be a moment. I am! I’ll be there and I’ll be looking for you. I’m down to do anything all day long with you. This is our perfect excuse to meet up and spend all day together - not that we really needed one anyway. Also, now that it’s officially ‘as soon as you walk out of the shower you start sweating’ season we need to make all the plans for beach days. Like, I’m taking temporary residency at the beach until summer is over. 

Thank you Demi!! Virgin piña coladas were the first thing I ordered, when we were at the Getaway a few weeks ago actually! I appreciate it though, because I need to start making them myself at home. And it sounds delicious. 

They’re delicious. I’ll do some digging for you, though. Maybe we can even have a mocktail party at some point? Many of them, actually. You’re growing a human being in your belly, you deserve it! 

I did too! Even if the oompa loompas creeped me out a bit when I was really young. It’s still a perfect family movie. It’s crazy how rare they are anymore. It’s such a fun experience to watch a movie with your family or friends in the comfort of your own car. Oh I did hear something about that! I can’t wait until it’s finished up so we can go see it!

I think they creeped everyone out. The intentions of making them were obviously there, but the execution was just a bit off. You’re right. Same with Christmas movies, you don’t really see big production companies putting out Christmas movies the way they used to. Netflix is really keeping the Christmas movie genre alive. 

Oh, yes. That does sound like a great idea. I would be up for doing that with you if you want to. Thank you.

Yeah yeah yeah. I’ve lived and I’ve learned. Next time I head out to the beach, I’ll definitely remember to keep reapplying so I don’t have to go through that level of pain and suffering again. The album is amazing so far. I can’t wait for it to be finished so we can out it out into the world and just relax. Don’t worry, I take Petunia on her daily walks, and of course trips to the dog park and the beach. She keeps me sane and also active, so don’t worry about me. You still haven’t gone to the beach? Is your schedule free this weekend? I was already planning to take Petunia down for a beach day tomorrow afternoon sometime. If you want to meet us there, I know both of us would love that. Plus it’s been a while since we’ve hung out!

I’m glad you’ve learned your lesson. Sometimes we all just have to learn the hard way, unfortunately. I’m excited to hear it! You know if you ever want to give me a sneak peak on whatever the band is working on, I definitely won’t say no. Also, congratulations on the announcement of your solo stuff as well! Even just from the first song I just know that the rest of it is going to be great. I’ve listened to it on repeat a few times now. My schedule is free, actually. I’d love to head out to the beach with you and Petunia! It would be nice to catch up since it has been a while. Since moving here I’ve really taken some time to just lay low and relax, but I think I’m ready to stop being a hermit and get out there and socialize. 

It really is. We should do it then. As for where….there isn’t in particular. You know the place better than me.

Looks like I have great timing with my arrival in time for a drive in movie. I have my daughters with me so they can see a drive in for the first time and a great movie. My youngest may be in it for the snacks and I can’t say I blame her. Bayiew seems great so far. What’s your favorite snack to have while watching? Can’t go wrong with popcorn and candy bars. / @townofbayview​​

Movie theatres always have the best snacks, and even though this is a drive-in, I’m sure this is no different. Have you ever noticed how movie threatre nachos are just so much better than regular nachos? I guess that’ll answer your question - my go-to movie snack is nachos. And of course, popcorn. Sometimes the popcorn dipped into the cheese is great, too. Welcome to Bayview! It seems like you got here on the perfect day. 

I can’t even think of the last time I went to a drive-in movie. Let alone, when the last time I’d seen Charlie and the Chocolate Factory was. It’s a classic and even though Khai may be way too young to remember it, I still think it will be a fun experience to look back on. If anything, at least there will be snacks and great company! @townofbayview​

I loved Charlie and the Chocolate Factory as a kid. It really was the perfect movie to play for movie night. The experience was great as well. How many drive in movie theatre’s are actually in existence anymore, you know? I guess now that it kind of jogged your memory and reminded you of how great of a movie it ism you’ll remember to show it to her when she’s much older. I think there’s a new one in production, too? Something about Willy Wonka’s origin story. 

I’ve been locked away in the studio for a while, working on the next 5 Seconds of Summer album, that I decided to treat myself to a beach day. I figured it would be nice to have a relaxing day and actually get out in the sun for a little bit to relax.  And it was great! I brought my boogie board and caught a few small waves, enjoyed a nice frozen lemonade in the hot sun, and even caught up with a few friends. The only downside is that I lost track of time and completely forgot to keep reapplying my sunscreen. So with my first sunburn of the season, I guess my summer has officially kicked off. @townofbayview​

Is this amateur hour, Luke? You can’t let the excitement of summer time and spending time with friends get in the way of basic skin care. I hope this will serve as a lesson for next time, you always gotta carry some sunscreen around with you at all times. How’s the new album coming along, anyway? Remember to get out of the room and breathe a bit. More often than what it sounds like you’re doing now, anyway. All work and no play is never the way to be, you’ll burn yourself out before you know it. You know, in the entire time I’ve been here now, I’ve yet to go to the beach. I’ll probably follow your lead and head out there sometime this week. Sans boogie board, though, since I’ll definitely wipe out and eat shit. 

so, summer is here and that means lounging by the pool with a cocktail in hand. with that in mind, I’m looking for some mocktail recipes or nonalcoholic alcohol to try. why specify, you ask? well, SURPRISE! we are welcoming a human baby into the family at the end of summer! so please give me all the combinations of juice and sparkling water you can think of! and mommy friends, expect to be hearing a lot more from me! @townofbayview​

Oh my gosh! Congratulations! A little one sounds like a very exciting thing for both of you. I wish I could give you some baby advice, but seeing how I’m not a parent in any way, I’ll make it up in all the mocktail recipes. For starters, my favorite. A virgin piña colada, you get yourself some frozen pineapple, coconut milk, and some sugar, and you’re all set. Just blend them together and you’ll be in pineapple-coconut heaven. 

I did. So I am used to either LA or New York. So you can imagine how different it is. I agree about not hearing all that noise. Oh, that would be great. If you want to.

Hey you! It’s been a bit since I’ve seen that beautiful smile of yours in my life. I’m in some desperate need of some Demi time. Maybe we can have a beach day sometime soon? Or maybe even a picnic in the park? I don’t really care what we do as long as I get to hang out with you. Also Daisy will probably want to tag along because she also misses you. @ddxlovato​

Hello beautiful, how’s it going? You popped in just in time because I was just thinking about you and how much I missed seeing you again. I think we got used to seeing each other that I got pretty spoiled and now I just want to see you all the time. How about both? It’ll just give us more excuses to hang out with each other, right? And I miss Daisy as well. Bring her along everywhere we go, please. Maybe one day I’ll get brave and decide to get a pet of my own and they can be the best friends. 

I am really loving it so far. Its so much quieter than what I am used to, yet so much to do as well. I haven’t even had a proper look around yet. So that is something I need to do.