luminousfungi

What kind of topics get you excited? Minus fungi. Or, well, I suppose, including fungi if that is really what inspires you.

I was also mostly seeking companionship. I have gotten a rather mixed bag so far, so it is nice to speak to someone new. :)

storyacoustic

Food, usually. So that sometimes includes fungi. Nature, too. I'm also a pretty big animal lover even if I don't have a pet of my own. I think I'm kind of known to be a slightly easily excitable person so it doesn't take too much haha.

Nice to speak to new people who are going for calm, chill companion vibes :) Whatever that might lead to.

Warm wishes,

I don't think it's difficult to sit in silence if you have that someone you know and care about and feel comfortable in their space. Sort of like in Bridgerton with Francesca and Lord Kilmartin. I think with the right person it's just...nice.

I haven't either. I don't feel like any of the objects are meant for me really. And I'm okay with that. They're too powerful for the average person. But that's also very generous of you to want to share too.

What's something you would want me to know about you? Or something you want to share that you haven't yet?

Wishing you well, sassyradish

You know, I really need to catch up on Bridgerton. Admittedly I haven't been able to sit down and watch the new season yet, maybe I'm just waiting for everything to be released at once or something. I do know what you're talking about though. It is very nice.

Hmm, well, English is not my first language and I like to experience other cultures, as well as my own, through food.

Any other things I should know about you before this is over to really know you?

Warm wishes,

luminousfungi

I suppose that’s true. And that’s a good way to look at it.

Thank you for saying that. I know it’s kind of silly but I do often worry that people might think of me in certain ways for still figuring myself out. Sometimes it feels as though i should know so much more about myself at this point, but I still struggle to entirely learn myself. Like there are pieces missing that no matter how hard I try I can’t find, or if I do think I’ve found them, I can’t put it into a place.

That must be hard, being at odds with your family over something like that. Especially if you it’s something you’ve always been passionate about.

Good for you for not giving in and following your passion!

All the best,

Wisteriarolex

It's hard to say to not care what people think because it is a very difficult thing to shut everyone else out. Sometimes you need that input to understand things better and improve. But also, you should take measured amounts of that, you know? You know yourself best, even if you haven't quite figured it out. We're all still finding pieces of ourselves and learning new things every day.

Thanks, I'm pretty proud of it~

So are you going to the ball at the end of this as a big purple watch?

Warm wishes,

Luminousfungi

I like that- it's a very open minded attitude. Maybe I'm more of a mild fungi fan than a super fungi fan, but maybe I'll get there some day. Just need to do a little more reading.

Also re: food names, I'm not sure about everyone else, but I do enjoy a good fig. I did kind of pick at random, but it still feels very personal.

Does this mean you're a super fungi fan, or do your interests lie elsewhere?

Mild fungi fans are totally welcome here!

Figs are delicious. You can have them as a tasty salad or you can cook them in cane sugar and then they're a tasty sweet treat. It does feel pretty personal.

Oh I love all things cooking so fungi that are edible are more my thing. The luminous kind not so much, but I'm learning a lot about them through choosing this name!

Warm wishes,

I can talk to just about anyone but you know, sometimes it feels like I might be bothering them. This helps because we're both kind of buying into the experience and want to talk about things.

Yeah! That would be fun and very nice.

Oh yeah, I totally get that. Sometimes you need time to yourself, but sometimes you need a friend or a special someone to spend some time with, even if you're not doing much, it's nice to have that overall nice vibe.

Warm wishes,

Luminousfungi

Right. I think it's really good to be able to talk to someone who wants to respond. Who has interest and therefore can't be bothered by any of it. A nice feature for all this. =]

Yes exactly. It's a really comforting feeling. Or I imagine it would be. I haven't dated all that often, but I picture it being really nice.

I guess I can ask you which of merlin's objects would you want and why? If you would want one.

Wishing you well, sassyradish

It really is :)

At least for me, with my vast dating experience~, the quiet moments are some of the best. It's hard for a lot of people to sit in silence, but if you find someone who can, it's kind of nice to just have them around.

You know, I've never really desired any of Merlin's objects. I would probably go with the holy grail though. It's kind of the least destructive and to have unlimited good things to share would be pretty great. I don't think I'd keep that item all to myself.

Warm wishes,

Luminousfungi

Yeah, I think it helps that I'm a pretty good listener. I've learned a lot, I just don't know. That instant connection of feeling is easy, you know? The physical attraction and even a bit of an emotional one because I try to be friends with most people I have around casually. But, I guess I just haven't been romantically inspired in a long time?

Aw, that's really nice of you to say. I'm sure I'd love listening to whatever you have to say as well.

Honestly, food. And good music. I have a love affair with both of those things.

What about you?

Warm wishes,

Luminousfungi

It sounds to me like you're a little bit in love with everything since you're a little bit in love with life itself. I can see how it would be hard for any one person to compete with that.

Do you have any music recommendations for me?

I suppose my family is one of the great loves of my life. My horse is another, although he's at least good with sharing.

Sincerely,

Narrativefinish

You know, I never thought of it that way, but you're totally right. I guess that might make me have a higher threshold to reach to get to that real companion ship relationship type love.

Well, I'm sort of stuck in the 70s as far as music goes, I could play disco songs on repeat constantly if I wanted to and not get tired of it. As far as modern stuff, I kind of listen to Top 40s whatever. Even though I'm a guy, I can admit that I like a little Sabrina Carpenter here and there. Also he's blowing up right now but Bad Bunny.

That's really great that you have such a good relationship with your family. As far as horses, they've got a real personality to them. They kind of remind me of large cats.

Warm wishes,

Luminousfungi

Hope your letter writing process has been good so far. I've learned about people without even knowing who those people are. It's been kind of crazy.

Have you found some people you think you'll try to keep in contact with when this is all over?

Also, why is your story acoustic instead of electric? Is it a calmer sort of vibe?

Calmer sort of vibe indeed. At least, that is what I was going for. I can be high energy, but I tend to enjoy more peaceful activities too. Besides, I think it sounds a little better.

I like your name too, evokes bioluminescent fungi, was that on purpose?

My process has been okay. There is one or two people who I may make it out of here on good terms with. I think I just wanted to see what else was out there.

What about you? Why did you choose to rematch?

storyacoustic

I totally get that. I am also pretty chill about things but I can definitely light up when I get excited over a topic. Does sound a little better too :)

That was the general idea I was going for. Happened to be trying to figure out a username while looking up mushrooms.

I definitely understand that. I'm also curious to see what else is out there. I think I've made a lot of good friends, no telling who might be more than that but there's always room for more!

Warm wishes,

Yeah, I mean I know its an ideal situation, but I'd like to find something like that that I can contribute to in a relationship.

That is definitely a struggle. It's hard to break the cycle when its become so routine.

I think my favorite lesson is one I try to apply to a lot of relationships, friendships and otherwise. That communication is very important. It's sometimes easier to bottle things up than speak up for what is bothering you at the time. But ultimately it doesn't help in the long run.

And sort of in the same way, as a part two to that, going into things, you need to be clear about what you both want and don't think that something that's important to you will suddenly become important to them. No one needs to be 'fixed' just everyone has their own way of thinking and their own priorities in life and that should be respected.

Warm wishes,

I agree, communication is incredibly important in a relationship when you can amange it. The best relationships you are able to speak to each other that way and trust you'll be listened to.

I must say, I know you said you're good at casual and have only been in lvoe a few times, but you've certainly learned a lot in those times and you give wonderful advice. I have a feeling you're the kind of person who collects stories everywhere you go. I'm sure it would be fascinating to listen to you.

Do you have any great loves of your life?

Sincerely,

Narrativefinish

Yeah, I think it helps that I'm a pretty good listener. I've learned a lot, I just don't know. That instant connection of feeling is easy, you know? The physical attraction and even a bit of an emotional one because I try to be friends with most people I have around casually. But, I guess I just haven't been romantically inspired in a long time?

Aw, that's really nice of you to say. I'm sure I'd love listening to whatever you have to say as well.

Honestly, food. And good music. I have a love affair with both of those things.

What about you?

Warm wishes,

Luminousfungi

A good cuddle can brighten just about anything up.

I feel the exact same about that. I'm glad that this letter writing stuff happened because it lets me get to know people so that maybe if I find the right person, I can really make that time for them.

Yeah, I like cooking for people even if they aren't helping me in the kitchen, its about sharing an experience.

Living spaces are very important. I think because we're both gone from them for so long that they're like the one place we can relax and reveal everything going on, you know?

Warm wishes,

I agree. I haven't had one in a while, but I'm hoping I'll get the chance someday soon.

I'm very glad it's happened too. I feel like I've been able to enjoy some really nice conversation, and it pushes aside some of that awkwardness you can have in person and dealing with icebreakers and just... dive into what you really want.

The experience sounds nice to me. I hope we might have a chance to share such an experience sometime.

I do! I'm honestly not entirely sure I'm very good at relaxing sometimes, but it is nice to think of a peaceful moment like that after work. Calm and comfortable with that special someone.

Wishing you well, sassyradish

I can talk to just about anyone but you know, sometimes it feels like I might be bothering them. This helps because we're both kind of buying into the experience and want to talk about things.

Yeah! That would be fun and very nice.

Oh yeah, I totally get that. Sometimes you need time to yourself, but sometimes you need a friend or a special someone to spend some time with, even if you're not doing much, it's nice to have that overall nice vibe.

Warm wishes,

Luminousfungi

I don’t think anything provokes me to be cruel. I don’t do it to be that way I just come off that way.

I’ve been trying to be less cruel and more understanding and genuine but we are all works in progress!

Perfect Friday night dates really could be anything! I love a spontaneous under your nose date too. I think if we were to stay in town for a date the perfect one could be - grabbing coffee and going to the stables for a trail ride. Charcuterie by the lake with some adlib type word game.

Or really I am an out to dinner kind of person! So one hint of a reservation and I am already planning my outfit!

So what about you??

-C

Well, I think its hard when you can't control how you come off. You can try and maybe explain your thinking a bit better to make people understand but ultimately some people just keep the impressions they have of you.

Yes, we are all works in progress!

I have to admit I've never been on a horse before. Don't get me wrong I think they're great creatures and have amazing personalities, but I've just never really lived in an area where I needed to?

Ohhh, charcuterie by the lake sounds delicious. I love a picnic. I like a night in but I also very much like taking people out to restaurants. Finding all the best spots and treating people to a really good time. I'm definitely the type to make a reservation somewhere.

Warm wishes,

Hey Luminousfungi!

Not the matching usernames!

I know it's late in the experiment but I am quite the yapper so I believe in my ability to get to know people.

What's your favorite thing about yourself?

I did not know I had a twin in this town. That's so fun.

Hey, yap away, I'm a very good listener :)

My favorite thing about myself, huh. I have a lot of good qualities but I think I like my creativity the most.

What about you?

Warm wishes,

I’ve got to be honest, I’m not sure where to start. I’m glad to have another opportunity to speak to someone new, but it feels like there’s even more pressure than before now that we’re halfway through, doesn’t it? Or maybe that’s just me.

I was going to suggest some kind of quickfire ‘getting to know me’ thing, but I think that feels a bit too much like being at school when everyone had to say a fun fact about themselves, so maybe not.

What I will say is that I love your username. I think it’s enchanting. I remember learning about bioluminescent mushrooms in biology, but I’ll be honest, I can’t really remember much about them. I suppose I’m a fake mushroom fan.

Looking forward to hearing from you,

Please don't feel pressured, we've got plenty of time and if we don't think we have enough, that's what real life is for afterwards, right?

I really like the feeling of your name! Warming hearts is the best way to be and figs are delicious. Everyone's food themed usernames are always so interesting to me. Hard to say if it relates to them or they just like the food.

I don't think fake fans are a thing. There are different levels of being a fan, sometimes you just need a little extra time to retain more information to become that superfan!

Warm wishes,

Hope your letter writing process has been good so far. I've learned about people without even knowing who those people are. It's been kind of crazy.

Have you found some people you think you'll try to keep in contact with when this is all over?

Also, why is your story acoustic instead of electric? Is it a calmer sort of vibe?

I'm not going to let something like that get me down for long. Honestly I have a very strong will, and I'm overall a pretty positive person. That didn't work out, but that doesn't mean these letters won't! And I've been able to write with some lovely people, including you of course.

A good cuddle does make the day better doesn't it? And you're extra sweet for saying that. I think you're a very great person too, and I look forward to reading every email you send me.

That is a cycle I definitely can understand. My job just demands a lot from me, but I would still try to make time for that quality time and to let them know that I care about them.

That does sound really nice. Maybe I can help you season or bring the supplies or be a good assistant in the kitchen at least. And we can still make good conversation. It does sound really nice that way.

I think after a long day too, sitting down together on the couch and cuddling sounds nice. Maybe we watch a movie together or a show, that sounds really good to me. Or even if we're both reading something but still staying close. I don't know. That's the first thing I can think of where I'd really feel especially content.

Wishing you well, sassyradish

A good cuddle can brighten just about anything up.

I feel the exact same about that. I'm glad that this letter writing stuff happened because it lets me get to know people so that maybe if I find the right person, I can really make that time for them.

Yeah, I like cooking for people even if they aren't helping me in the kitchen, its about sharing an experience.

Living spaces are very important. I think because we're both gone from them for so long that they're like the one place we can relax and reveal everything going on, you know?

Warm wishes,

Yeah, always a chance for friendship!

I think if the right person comes along, they could make enough of an effort to make your life a little less complicated. The idea of a relationship to me is that you complement each other's lives and while you add something positive, you also take away something negative to help with life's complications. That's kind of what companionship is right?

I might be too good at casual. Maybe I've become just used to my own life with my own things. I've had a love or two. They burned hard and fast and eventually just burned right out.

I hope that for you too, Narrative. I really do. You deserve uncomplicated companionship.

Warm wishes,

Luminousfungi

That's such a sweet idea, I love that. I'm not sure I've ever experienced that outside of novels and movies, but I think its a good idea to hold.

It can be hard to change your life once you're set in a pattern, even when part of you wants to. Change is one of the most difficult things I've found because it can be so easy to find all the ways to justify why the risk isn't worth it, especially when things are going well enough.

What's your favorite lesson you've learned from your relationships?

Sincerely,

Narrativefinish

Yeah, I mean I know its an ideal situation, but I'd like to find something like that that I can contribute to in a relationship.

That is definitely a struggle. It's hard to break the cycle when its become so routine.

I think my favorite lesson is one I try to apply to a lot of relationships, friendships and otherwise. That communication is very important. It's sometimes easier to bottle things up than speak up for what is bothering you at the time. But ultimately it doesn't help in the long run.

And sort of in the same way, as a part two to that, going into things, you need to be clear about what you both want and don't think that something that's important to you will suddenly become important to them. No one needs to be 'fixed' just everyone has their own way of thinking and their own priorities in life and that should be respected.

Warm wishes,

I appreciate it :)

Aren't they cool? Honestly, I don't think I knew so much about mushrooms until I made this username. Everyone keeps asking me mushroom questions and while I know some and I can figure out cooking them, I'm not exactly a scientist. There's been plenty of Googling. I might become an expert after this though.

I try to help people through my job. Spread the warmth when people need it. Maybe it's not the first thing that comes to mind. I don't work for a charity or anything, but I do try to give people experiences to make their lives a bit better. Comes probably with being in the hospitality industry. My profession is my passion and with it comes with a passion for making someone's day just a bit better.

What about you? Is your current job your passion?

Warm wishes,

Luminousfungi

If I ever end up in a mushroom based trivia battle, I know who I'm calling to be on my team 😆

I think that's wonderful. Working in hospitality can be a lot because sometimes there are definitely people you either don't to or don't deserve to have you be hospitable toward. It's so nice to hear you have passion for your job.

I like my job well enough. It isn't a career I ever grew up dreaming about or anything, but it's what I've done for a long time and I like to think I'm pretty good at it most of the time. It can be a little rewarding at times, but I don't think its my passion. If I'm honest, I don't know what my passion job would be. It isn't something I've ever thought about too much because my job has always just been something I do to make sure I keep a roof over my head and food in my stomach.

I've also done it for so long, sometimes it feels like its the only thing I'm good at and if I were to pivot to something else I wouldn't even know where to begin.

Did you always know that your job was something you were passionate about, or did the passion come once you started that career?

All the best,

Wisteriarolex

We'll see if I retain it all by then haha.

Oh yeah, but everyone has a bad day, you know? I don't take it personally. At least not towards me. If someone else is on the receiving end I won't hesitate to break up the situation.

I get that and it's okay to not know your passion yet. Sometimes you don't need to make your passion a job. People sometimes say that its bad to monetize your hobbies.

I'm sure it's not the only thing you're good at.

I've always known what I've wanted to be. It's been hard to get here to be honest. My family wasn't always supportive. But I didn't let that get me down.

Warm wishes,

luminousfungi