Come on babe why don't we paint the town...

I know. It might be tough, but it’s not impossible, nor is it something you should give up on just because settling is easier. The shift is jarring at times, but I’ve adapted. Mind you, I spent a little while in London for a play I was in as well. I have a small handful of photos that I took over the years if you ever want to see them.

You know you are not wrong! You should always hope and strive for the best. Always having goals in life is so important! I applaud you for it, I can’t imagine that it was easy at all. Wow, it seems like you’ve been so many cool places already. I would love to! I’ve always wanted to do more traveling in my life. 

Well then maybe you should come see me and see if your curiosity is peaked. It is! I am lucky to have my family and you guys. And you are lucky too. You aren’t alone I hope you know that.

I think I just might! You are just the sweetest! It is always nice to have those extra assurances. It makes my heart warm and happy. 

You have two places you get to decorate? I can’t imagine how amazing that must be, even if it might be a little time consuming. I didn’t mean to do it, it sort of just happened, but I’m really happy about it. Do you go crazy with the decorating often? 

It is so amazing! I could barely put it all into words! I think I may have far too much fun with it and brought a little more decorations than I needed. Sometimes it feels like too much excitement for me and that I may need some help but that’s it! I bet it looks amazing. Not usually! I have only really had apartments before and didn’t think of decorating. 

Sam: Prepare yourself for a ton of awkward flirting coming your way 🤣 Things tend to sound better in my head and then when I read it back I'm like; Ugh, Evans, that was terrible. But at least you'll have a laugh or two or three along the way.

Sam: I'll leave the theme picking and all that to you. I know it's in good hands. I'm sure that if we both work our charm we could fill a pub and have the game night there or something. I doubt the amount of people that hopefully do come will fit in my place.

Sam: Oh cool! Yeah yeah, I'm going to be there and will be doing a song with Blaine.

Jackie: Awkward flirting is the best though! It makes it even more fun! Blushing, laughing and smiling all at the same time? Now that sounds like a dream come true to me! I feel like I'm the luckiest person ever!

Jackie: I promise to come up with all the fun ideas for it! I feel like there are so many already floating around in my mind. We so could! I totally believe in us! Maybe at first one of our places but I feel like it'll grow over night.

That’s kinda hard, given I tend to work every day of the year in some capacity. Though, I could do lunch. Yup.

I have some free time with the studio depending on classes! So hopefully that would mean we’d be able to find a few times a month to have lunch.

But it was pie. At work. There are just some things that should not occur. Uh, dunno, I’m usually the one supplying the treats. Though they have ordered me take out a few times.

There are? If you say so! That really is so sweet though, that you guys have such a close bond. I’m hoping that someday I’ll be able to establish that at the dance studio.

Becareful what you wish for, all I am saying. And I think you know. Yeah trying to find yourself and realize your greatness is hard but when you find it, its pretty damn great. 

Now I am even more curious, but I love to be left wondering. Isn’t it though? It just makes all the hard work of it all worth it. It’s even better when you have that extra support too. 

It was a nice combination, but I was happier once I moved fully into tumbling and cheer. I was a flyer for my entire cheer career. If you wanted to do more with it, why didn’t you? Yeah, really really.

I think that is amazing though that you were able to do a few things then find your favorite of them. A flyer? I always use to be so fascinated by them when I went to sporting events. I think I just got so focused on the pageants and dancing. I didn’t give myself time for much else. But I could do it now! 

From your very lovely lips to the party gods’ ears, I could do with some shenanigans. How many costumes are YOU planning to have then, Jacqs?

It’s a fragile thing when it comes to you, babe. Twist my arm and see if I don’t immediately give in.

Oh Bash if you keep it up I’m just going to melt from your kind words. It is impossible to stay in one piece around you. Well I was thinking two at the very least. But there are some that I am so tempted to break out. 

It is? Well if that is the case I’ll promise to be careful with it and use my powers wisely. I may only use it just to spend more time with you though...because movie nights with you sounds amazing! 

Well what kind of trouble can you handle?  I mean I know I won’t feel wonderful everyday I just want to feel it sometimes. This town is full of amazing people right?

I think I can handle any kind. But I am curious what kind of trouble my flirting causes...And that is what matters, everyone has their up and down days. All that matters is that you can remember how great you are. I couldn’t agree more! It’s almost unfair. 

I disagree. One should never settle, regardless of the reason. You can save to travel, but being stuck with a crappy car or crappy home is a long term investment. Travel is not. And yes, Ireland. I was born there, and lived there a few years as a child before my mother and I moved here to be with the man she loves. I went back after high school.

You know that is a very fair point! I can see exactly what you mean, I feel like that is the dream of most people. But sometimes it is tough to have all at the same time. But I’d hope everyone could find and do whatever makes them happy. That must have been such a shift from Ireland to America. I’ve always wanted to visit just from pictures I’ve seen it looks beautiful. 

Sam: I'll try my best to keep it up 😉

Sam: It's going to happen when you least expect it or when you need it the most. A little flirting to brighten your day, ha.

Sam: Oh shush, thanks for saying that. Happy to hear that you remember how important it is tho.

Sam: That, plus if you use it too much maybe people start getting immuun for them. So this is better. Yes, really! I was as surprised as you but it turns out she loves game nights. And we love snacks and food so win-win, right? Oh yeah, food will win over a few more people for sure.

Sam: Before I forget; are you coming to the Open Mic night this Friday?

Jackie: And I will do the same for you 😘

Jackie: I love a little spontaneity in my life! Oh it is a perfect way to brighten the day! Especially from someone as wonderful as you.

Jackie: Oh goodness no, now we can't have that! I guess it is better to keep them for rare and important occasions. I mean that's fair! Who doesn't like a game night? The perfect win-win! We could even make some themes for the night and the food could coordinate with it! I'll start spreading the word, we'll have a lot of people before we know it.

Sam: Mission Accomplice 😘

Sam: That's good to know, prepared to be sweet talked a lot more often, lol

Sam: Umm, I think I know it? I don't know, it's like me being a big brother kicks in at times or something like that. But thanks for saying that, it's really nice to hear.

Sam: Exactly! Nobody can says no to your puppy dog eyes and yeah, us joining forces is bound to win everybody over. Oh, Elena mentioned something about wanting to bring in some food whenever there's a game night so that's the first person we have, now the rest of the town.

Jackie: You are not fair! But also please keep it up, I'm a sucker for such kind words 😉

Jackie: Oh really? Now I'm really looking forward to this!

Jackie: Well I would hope you do. It isn't a trait you can find often in people! You took something that I didn't even think of and reminded me how important it is.

Elias: The cutest little puppy ever. I named him Ace, after the Bat Hound.

Elias: Jaaaackie, you won't believe what I just got.

Sam: Have you ever seen yourself smile, it's one of the brightest one in town and I love it 😘

Sam: It's never too early to start planning for a party, no matter what the reason.

Sam: Yeah, I think we can. Just ask around and see who'd want to come to a game night. Promise them snacks and good old fashion board game fun. Who'd say no to that, right?

Jackie: My heart, Sam! I totally wasn't ready for your charm! Now I'm totally the one blushing 🥰

Jackie: If you keep being sweet like this I'm going to be wearing that smile a lot more often.

Jackie: You know what, that is a great point! You are such great support you know that right?

Yeah, you’re right, it is like a cycle. I think I could never live in a place where you have like just one season, always summer or always winter. I love the changes of nature. Well duh, of course. When you’re outside and it’s raining you gotta dance. Or splash in the puddles. That’s fun to. I know it might take forever before I’m able to buy such a place but it’s good to have dreams, right? So a view, a pool or close to water and enough room to have your own studio… sounds really nice too. Exactly, well unless they’re like one of those huge spiders. Not really a fan of those. 

Exactly, you get me! How boring would that be? I feel like seasons changing is just such a simple but beautiful. Like don’t even get me started on how much I love seeing the leaves start falling or the first snow. We have some great minds don’t we? It’s even better when you have company dancing in the rain though. Yes! I always thought it would be awesome to have a view of a beach too. Oh gosh yeah no thank you to that! Just the sight of them would terrify me.