little miss bake too much

“ I can always make you a batch.” which she didn’t mind doing. Naomi loved baking and the chance to surprise her friends. “Fruity drinks huh? I need me one of those.” She grinned, her eyes widening at all the cheesy goodness of the nachos. She tapped her phone against the card reader to pay for their nachos. “[b]there is an empty bench right there. Rest is in order.[/b]” naomi pointed, happy to rest her feet. After a few moments. The smell of cheese and jalapeños hit her nostrils. “Oooh, these look really good.”

"Awww, thank you! And I will have two fruity drinks made for you to take back to you booth. One for you and one for your man." Taryn grinned as they walked to the nacho truck. She smiled at her friend and thanked her again as she paid for the nachos before walking to the bench she saw and sitting down. She took a deep inhale of the nachos and smiled as her stomach grumbled. "They look freaking delicious." she nodded. She got a cleaning wipe out of her cross bag and handed one to Naomi before wiping her own hands and throwing it away in a nearby trash can. She took a chip and popped it in her mouth moaning softly. "Oh that's good! They melted the cheese perfectly and then the jalapeno pops in your mouth."

“Oh my god, stoooop.” She could feel her cheeks get hot. Honestly, she never expected to move out of her apartment and to a whole new neighborhood. “Being in the suburbs is different but it’s been really fun.” Did they still have unpacking to do, yes but it was one day at a time. “Thank you so much T, I really appreciate it. It hasn’t been that long, just a few weeks at this point.” She laughed, popping a cheesy nacho in her mouth. The mention of engagement made her eyes widen. “Whoa friend, I don’t know but I can totally see it. I never want to put a timeline on anything. We just do things you know? I mean marriage and I don’t know kids would be cool but if it happens… it happens.” She was excited for the future and all that came with it. “He’s really good to me and I would say yeah, he is husband material or whatever. I just don’t want to put that idea out there and it’s not on his mind at all you know?”

Yes, but I hate just leaving my employees you know? I have complete confidence in them but you know me. I would still check in every other hour and not take an actual vacation. Planning and having an indecisive mind is the bad part. Besides, right now it’s all about unpacking and settling in my new house. What are your plans for summer?

Okay, so start smaller. Do a weekend or something where you feel comfortable closing for a few days. And then between now and whenever you take your big vacation you can train someone so you feel more confident leaving them? Not that I'm telling you how to run your business! Just, sometimes it helps hearing from someone else. And for the smaller things you're indecisive about you can use like, a number generator or spinner or dice if that's your kind of thing.

You know what, that’s a great idea Chess. Thanks. I am trying not to do too much because we gotta budget wisely for a bit. A house and three dogs is crazy but totally manageable. Priorities just shifted a bit. Oh yeah? Of course! We absolutely have too. We can always take a girl’s trip if you want or have a beach day. The possibilities are endless so I am open to ideas on whatever you want to do this summer.

Who: @naomiayodele and JD

The place was packed which Naomi couldn’t even complain about. It was all for a good cause and she was happy to donate while eating good food with her man. The summer had been one to remember thus far and moving into a shared space was a happy adjustment. “I was just about to say the same thing! The wait wasn’t bad.” She was lowkey starving and only having a handful of sunflower seeds with water didn’t help. “A much deserved break from a so far busy summer so thank you honey. Want to split an appetizer?”

“ I can always make you a batch.” which she didn’t mind doing. Naomi loved baking and the chance to surprise her friends. “Fruity drinks huh? I need me one of those.” She grinned, her eyes widening at all the cheesy goodness of the nachos. She tapped her phone against the card reader to pay for their nachos. “[b]there is an empty bench right there. Rest is in order.[/b]” naomi pointed, happy to rest her feet. After a few moments. The smell of cheese and jalapeños hit her nostrils. “Oooh, these look really good.”

"Awww, thank you! And I will have two fruity drinks made for you to take back to you booth. One for you and one for your man." Taryn grinned as they walked to the nacho truck. She smiled at her friend and thanked her again as she paid for the nachos before walking to the bench she saw and sitting down. She took a deep inhale of the nachos and smiled as her stomach grumbled. "They look freaking delicious." she nodded. She got a cleaning wipe out of her cross bag and handed one to Naomi before wiping her own hands and throwing it away in a nearby trash can. She took a chip and popped it in her mouth moaning softly. "Oh that's good! They melted the cheese perfectly and then the jalapeno pops in your mouth."

“Greatly appreciated.” She accepted the cleaning wipe and wiped her hands clean. Naomi loved being able to catch up with friends. “I feel like we haven’t had time to properly catch up.” Which Nay did feel bad about. She took the first bite of her nachos and mentally agreed with T. “It’s a surprise that’s for sure.” She loved a spicy moment so she loved having flavor. “I’ve been so busy and I feel like summer is just beginning. I broke my lease and… moved in with the mister. A whole house..: with a pool and our dogs. It’s kinda crazy.” In all the best ways, she had no complaints. “Which means you need to come by and lay by the pool with me.”

I didn’t make a resolution list for once. Decided to just go with the flow and whatever happens , happens. Sand bucket list is so cute! Absolutely the beach. I don’t know just reading by the water and getting a tan with snacks on standby is good use of my time. Unlimited possibilities huh? A vacation. Least two weeks if possible.

Aren't you your own boss? And kind of can take a vacation any time you wanted? With planning of course, obviously. But you absolutely deserve that day (or more) of relaxation!

Yes, but I hate just leaving my employees you know? I have complete confidence in them but you know me. I would still check in every other hour and not take an actual vacation. Planning and having an indecisive mind is the bad part. Besides, right now it’s all about unpacking and settling in my new house. What are your plans for summer?

Naomi did have a bad habit of snacking when time permitted. She had enjoyed being able to keep busy and stay hydrated. “One of my man’s duties for the day is to make sure the customers get the baked goods and not us.” She joked. Though, she was serious and appreciated the help. “Nachos? I can go for some nachos or even bbq.” Finger food was truly the best and quick to devour. “It’s been really great. Sold out of chocolate chip cookies already but still have plenty. What about over here?”

Taryn chuckled and shook her head. "I'm glad that he's fulfilling his duties then. I have to be honest. The nachos have been calling my name since I smelled the amazing melted cheese coming from the truck. I also saw them cutting fresh jalepenos when I walked by so I need them on my nachos asap." she grinned as she came around the booth and joined Naomi. Her eyebrows rose and she clapped for her friend. "Good job you! Please save me one of those delicious chocolate chip cookies!" She glanced back at her booth before looking back at Naomi. "It's going really well actually. The pastel donuts and fruity drinks has been a huge hit so I may have to add that to permanent menu."

“ I can always make you a batch.” which she didn’t mind doing. Naomi loved baking and the chance to surprise her friends. “Fruity drinks huh? I need me one of those.” She grinned, her eyes widening at all the cheesy goodness of the nachos. She tapped her phone against the card reader to pay for their nachos. “there is an empty bench right there. Rest is in order.” naomi pointed, happy to rest her feet. After a few moments. The smell of cheese and jalapeños hit her nostrils. “Oooh, these look really good.”

who: naomi & @xiomara-c where: vibrations when: pride weekend 2026

"Soda," Xio said, pulling a face playfully. Even five years ago, they wouldn't have been the kind of person to turn down a drink so easily, but they'd been slowing down even on tour the last couple years. And now, they had a lot more responsibility. "Len's at a sleepover - her first one since we moved here. I am so not showing up to her friend's house drunk if she needs something."

“ What kind of person do you think I am?” She held a hand to her chest. Naomi was well an overly happy and overly touchy drunk. However! She absolutely knew her limits and she knew that one was going to her limit. “I am a social drinker at best.” She said proudly. She waved the bartender down and ordered a lemon drop. “Aw, that’s exciting though. The first sleepover is very important but I am sure she will be fine. Put your drink on tab. Want food or anything , How has your June been going thus far?”

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I didn’t make a resolution list for once. Decided to just go with the flow and whatever happens , happens. Sand bucket list is so cute! Absolutely the beach. I don’t know just reading by the water and getting a tan with snacks on standby is good use of my time. Unlimited possibilities huh? A vacation. Least two weeks if possible.

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A quick lunch meant the chance to get something from the food truck was kind of dangerous. Naomi loved supporting the local trucks and trying new foods. “Oh. I have been starring at the menu for the past five minutes waiting for you.” She laughed. In the time that she waited, she had yet to decide. “We could a few options and split it?” Naomi didn’t mind sharing. “That way we can try a little bit of everything without feeling guilty.”

who: mandy & @naomiayodele

“Sure.” Naomi agreed. Naomi couldn’t remember the last time she got her face painted. She had to be eight but she hasn’t attended palooza ever so and was willing to do all the things. “I can always get behind food or drinks.” She grinned. Mandy’s excitement was enough for the both of them. It was easy to be just as excited. “Are you sureeee?” Naomi sang in a singsong tone. Glancing at the options offered, she pursed her lips together. “What are you going to get painted?”

JD had never had a house of his own; an apartment yes, but not a house. One where he owned things and could change everything from the big parts like the flooring or wallpaper down to the smallest bits like the types of handles on the kitchen drawers. So being able to do so and with the love of his life was more than just exciting, it was exhilarating, even if he had never lived with someone other than his family or college roommates or teammates. "Me too," he grinned, squeezing her hand gently to reassure her, he wasn't the most sentimental person when it came to physical items so he wasn't too worried. "I'm not too worried about what to keep or not, at least with everything besides clothes and shoes," he teased before zipping his lips, "I won't say another word. We're not about to manifest anything up in here." Following her downstairs, he leaned upon the counter and listened beside her, nodding along to the agent. Letting out a long breath, he sighed, "I hate waiting. But at least we got the ball rolling and it's out of our hands now," he put up both his hands before playfully seesawing his head, "I think so. Definitely ready to have a yard and more space for the both of us and the furry babes."

“Waiting won’t be the fun part.” She had plenty of patience. She knew that she had to keep herself busy because waiting on if their offer would be accepted in a timely manner may just drive her insane. “Hopefully it’s a quick response.” Leave it to Naomi to remain hopeful that they would hear back sooner than later. “It’s going to be different going from what feels like little space to a lot of space. A lot more freedom too and no worries about parking spaces, thank god.” She was already making a mental list of everything she wanted to donate or get rid of. “Breaking a lease will be the fun part.” Naomi smirked, knowing that wasn’t the best experience for everyone but she got on well with the leasing office. “Did you want to grab lunch to celebrate?”