“Well, you should. That would make this so much easier,” he teased back. “Okay, but like what if I’m not very creative? Well, I am. But not when it comes to carving. Typically, I make a mess out of the pumpkin and the whole thing kind of caves in on itself.”

Freddie started at the squarish pumpkin unsure. “Wow, you are calling me weird and fun? I’ll take the fun but leave the weird. I think you are confusing me with yourself,” he said defensively with a chuckle. “I don’t think I’ve ever seen a pumpkin that shape. It is definitely different. Totally, a talking piece,” he shrugged. “Why would that be odd? You are like every other girl ever,” he joked playfully. 

“I got you.” JJ chuckled softly, shaking her head in amusement. “Weird is good but okay, if you say so. Weird people have the most fun, in my opinion - and yes, I’m probably saying that from experience. My family definitely considers me the weird one. I guess it’s more odd coming from the family I grew up in.” She explained. “We didn’t do Halloween - or well, we did ‘fall festivals’ because Halloween means the literal devil to my mother. I don’t hate the idea of fall festivals because I love fall but I also love Halloween and the spooky - my mother hates it.” 

“Well, you should. That would make this so much easier,” he teased back. “Okay, but like what if I’m not very creative? Well, I am. But not when it comes to carving. Typically, I make a mess out of the pumpkin and the whole thing kind of caves in on itself.”

Freddie started at the squarish pumpkin unsure. “Wow, you are calling me weird and fun? I’ll take the fun but leave the weird. I think you are confusing me with yourself,” he said defensively with a chuckle. “I don’t think I’ve ever seen a pumpkin that shape. It is definitely different. Totally, a talking piece,” he shrugged. “Why would that be odd? You are like every other girl ever,” he joked playfully. 

“I think everyone has creativity in them - it just needs to be pulled out of them - make them inspired.” JJ nodded in understanding at the comments of carving pumpkins. “I do get that part - I had to be sat down and taught on carving pumpkins.” She explained, as she adjusted the pumpkin in her arms. 

“You can’t? Is that like the rule of pumpkin pickin’. Please educate me, JJ,” he laughed, following her around the patch, enjoying the fresh around and being out with a friend. “Does the shape of said pumpkin also need to be specific to what you are carving?” he teased.

Freddie had his back turned when he heard JJ gasp. He whipped around to find the pumpkin she was pointing to. “A unique one?” Freddie chuckled. “Is that like a rare find? Like the weirder the pumpkin, the more points you get?” he asked, returning her grin. It was infectious. “It’s definitely something." 

“I don’t have like a list of exact rules but it’s kind of common sense, Fabray.” She chuckled softly. “It depends on how creative you are - if you have that skill then hey, you can make anything out of any shape.” 

pumpkins || jj/freddie

Freddie felt the cool autumn air hit his face as he tramps through the pumpkin patch with JJ. Picking pumpkins was serious business after all. It had to be the right size and shape for craving, or the whole thing would become a disaster. Effortlessly, he followed the blonde up and down the rows of pumpkins, being mindful not to completely eat it by tripping over one of the vines.

“See any you like?” he questions, hands deep in the pockets of his jean jacket as they made their way deeper into the patch. “At this rate we might witness the ‘Great Pumpkin’ rising out of the pumpkin patch,” he teased.

@jjwilde

One of her favorite fall traditions was finding pumpkins to carve and decorate and it was even more fun when she had someone to do it with. “It has to be perfect! You can’t just choose any ole pumpkin.”  JJ chuckled softly, as she took in the fresh air around her. 

The more the merrier, JJ! Right? They’re the best part of Halloween! besides the candy, of course. Maybe someone to dress up and scare people? Or help guiding people through it? Honestly, whatever you wanna do I’d be grateful for.

That isn’t even really a question though - I’m definitely on board for scaring people. That is literally one of the most fun parts about a haunted house. 

Apparently Tinder doesn’t boast many pun lovers. I’ll have to try Hinge. Or bumble. Yeah, starting to see a trend. Suddenly feeling very silly for indulging them in the first place. Might delete later. Watched The Social Dilemma last night and feeling very concerned for our civilization. Seems I might be part of he problem. 

I’ve heard good things about Bumble so let me know how it goes? If it works for you then maybe, I’ll take the jump and try it out. What’s The Social Dilemma? I feel out of the loop. 

Oh the sassiness came out, once the time says we’re shut my nice customer service voice goes away. Oh exactly, it is annoying because I do have a life outside of the bar.

I kind of want to set up a haunted house this year– unless anyone else already had that idea. Who’s up for it? anyone wanna help out?

Throwing a question out into the void because I am genuinely curious: which dating app are the cool kids using because I’ve just been ghosted (again) by a bloke for making a brilliant (albeit slightly cringe) pun. Which is frankly ludicrous as I did warn I’m known to make science puns…. periodically. Get it?

You got ghosted by someone who doesn’t like puns? How sad - I love puns. I don’t know about dating apps because I am not on any but damn - I hope you find someone perfect for you.

You know what I find absolutely crazy? When customers try to challenge me the manager on things that i have said like they are going to win. Like not even if you flirt with me and give myour number am I going to let you stay passed closing time to continue to party. 

It’s September, which means it’s officially spooky season and I get to find what slutty version of a normal thing I’m gonna dress up as. 

I’m thinking sexy mouse a la Mean Girls (2004) but I’m open to suggestions.

I think you could pull off a sexy mouse thing quite well - I say go for it. 

Oliver: What is proper date attire in your opinion? Is that even a thing? Am I just overthinking it as always? You don't need to actually answer that last question, I already know the answer.

Assisted in a particularly long surgery on a cat (don’t worry, he’s perfectly fine!) today, and now all I want to do is flop onto my couch and forget about the world. I’m pretty much done binging everything that’s been on my Netflix, Hulu and Disney+ list.. so, anyone have good recommendations for some mind numbing binge-worthy tv shows, or collections?

That poor kitty! I’m happy he’s okay though! I just got Disney+ and have been going through Even Stevens again - that’s pretty mind numbing. 

So I called my Grandma today, just to see how she’s doing and all. Within the first ten minutes that I called, she asked me if I had a boyfriend and when she was going to have great-grandchildren. I never imagined the day that this would happen. My answer was, “Nona, I’m twenty-two!” She said, “Yes, but I’m 86.” Well played. Well played, Nona.

My grandma is the same way - she has been pushing for grandkids since the day I turned 19. I mean - granted I was married at that point but still - 19! From experience, she probably won’t up - maybe get a puppy to appease her?

Marley has a theory that she’s counting elementary school productions, which would make sense I guess? But I don’t think it counts since you don’t even have to audition for those. But true, Sharpay does totally seem the type to do that. She was pretty dramatic, but that’s what made her fun.

Marley has a point there - that does make sense. Well - that isn’t completely true. We had to audition for the main roles if there were speaking roles so there are auditions.