#prideoflight

2. Scary V.S. Sweet

Sweet.

4. Socks V.S. Mittens

Socks.

7. Apple Pie V.S. Pumpkin Pie

Apple pie.

10. Rain V.S. Fog

Fog.

11. Black Cats V.S. Owls

Owls. 

15. Cinnamon V.S. Nutmeg

Cinnamon.

16. Reading V.S. Writing

Writing.

17. Hot Chocolate V.S. Tea

Hot chocolate.

23. Red Leaves V.S. Orange Leaves

Red leaves. 

24. Braids V.S. Bows

Braids.

25. Scented Candles V.S. The Smell of Fresh Baked Goods

Scented candles.

27. Pumpkin Spice Lattes V.S. Chai Tea Lattes

Chai.

32. Jump In a Pile of Leaves V.S. Swing on a Tire Swing

Tire swing.

35. Whipped Cream on Hot Chocolate V.S. Marshmallows on Hot Chocolate

3: 3 Fears

Never knowing what I want. Knowing what I want but never finding it. Regretting the decisions I make now.

4: 3 things I love

Friends. My mother. Good food.

5: 4 turns on

Good hair. Sense of humour. Kindness. Wit.

6: 4 turns off

Ignorance. Rudeness. An unwillingness to try and understand. Bad tempers.

19: What am I listening to right now

As I’m answering this question, The Other Side of Paradise by Glass Animals.

20: First thing I notice in new person

Hmm. This is always a hard question because I never really think about it. Well, personality wise, how kind they are I guess?

31: How I feel right now

Pretty alright, actually.

35: Favorite holiday

Halloween because it’s my only chance to cosplay. (My other, more cliché, answer is Christmas because on occasion I manage to feel that Childhood Magic again and also yummy spiced seasonal things come back.)

64: Do I believe in magic?

In some small ways, yes.

65: Do I believe in luck?

Luck I’m less likely to believe in.

67: What was the last book I’ve read?

God, it’s really sad to say that I can’t remember the last book I finished. I’ve gotten into this really bad of starting books and never finishing them. I really need to be better about that. I miss devouring books. The book I’m currently reading, though, is S.

84: I accidentally eat some radioactive vegetables. They were good, and what’s even cooler is that they endow me with the super-power of my choice! What is that power?

Either flying or telekinesis.

86: What is my current desktop picture?

A nice ocean landscape encircled by cliffs. If I was on my laptop, I would attach the picture, but I’m not.

134: What do I want for birthday?

Achievement Unlocked: Ashley Remembers to Answer an Ask For Once In Her Life (I’ve got to be better about that.)

glazed donut: would you rather visit a zoo or an aquarium?

Aquarium, I think. I love zoos, and as a child I used to always demand we go to one, but lately I’ve been finding more wonder in aquariums. I don’t know why. Maybe just because I’ve been to less.

creme brûlée: describe your style

Like clothing style, right? Well, my like #goals are this effortless bohemian hipster look. (Is bohemian the right word for it? I dunno. I never know how to describe things.) But right now, I just sit at lame wannabe hipster who occasionally wears old lady sweaters. Maybe one day I’ll achieve that Aesthetic.

raspberry sorbet: favorite clothing stores?

Hmmmm. Ross and TJ Maxx are always my go-to’s. Forever 21 has some nice stuff. Rue 21 too, sometimes. There’s this store that I used to really love called Alter’d State, but I haven’t really shopped there in a while. And I remember liking H&M the one time I went there.

tapioca pudding: favorite animated characters?

Is it lame of me to say Winnie the Pooh? That’s probably number one. That lil bear is close to my heart. As far as other ones go, let’s see… Azula from Avatar the Last Airbender (I just find her arc as a villain really interesting). Aurora from Disney’s Sleeping Beauty simply because little Ashley used to love her a lot. Uhhh, I’m drawing a blank. Pearl from Steven Universe? That’s probably a cliche answer, but I like her story.

cinnamon bun: favorite salty snack?

Oh shit I forgot to post these! 😅 Oops.

2. Favorite color when you were younger, and now?

When I was smol middle school Ashley my favourite color was purple. I don’t think I really had a reason for liking it. I was just lame and thought it was cute. Now my favourite color is blue. Almost any shade. Though I prefer lighter blues to the deeper, baby ones. Blue is just a pretty, nice, calm color. And plus I look good in it.

6. Are you an optimist, realist, opportunist, or pessimist?

I like to think I’m a realist. Though my lowkey cynicism makes me more pessimistic sometimes.

8. Do you own stickers, a stationary?

I’ve had both at some point in my life. Though I rarely used stickers and I never really use stationary. I don’t think I have stationary anymore, but I’m sure there’s at least a few stickers hiding somewhere in my room.

9. What’s your aesthetic?

Ooh, I’m not sure how to answer this. Soft sweaters and blankets. Muted colors and great landscape photography. Negative space. Period romances. Old architecture. A clear night sky. City skylines. I suppose things like that.

12. Does time go by fast or slow to you?

It depends on the day and my mood, honestly. I guess more slow-ish, though.

14. Favorite sweet food?

Chocolate. Or cheesecake. Or apple desserts.

15. Tea, coffee, or hot cocoa?

Tea, more often than not.

16. Space, Ocean, City, or Forest?

Hmmm. Forest. Or city.

18. Comfort book?

The Song of Achilles. It’s the only one that I continuously come back to right now. I need to read more.

19. Princess, Fairy, Mermaid, or Unicorn?

Princess. Simply to fulfill little Ashley’s dreams.

21. Favorite word?

It changes so often, but the one that’s coming to mind right now is incandescent.

22. Describe your life in 3 words.

Simple, loving, nice.

28. Have you ever cried in a book or movie?

Of course.

31. Are you superstitious?

Not really. I don’t particularly believe in any superstitions myself, but I love hearing about them.

33. Do you like candy? What’s your favorite candy?

Hell yeah I like candy. Chocolate tends to be my favorite. Especially the kinds with sea salt and caramel.

34. Favorite holiday?

Halloween, I think.

35. Favorite season?

Fall. Sweater weather and aesthetic.

38. Favorite time period? (80′s, 60′s, etc.)

I suppose the 50s. But only for the fashion.

40. The best dream/ worst nightmare you’ve ever had?

I always forget my dreams. Though I’m pretty sure the worst nightmare I’ve ever had was one where someone I loved died. I’m pretty sure I’ve had one of those dreams before.

41. Worst fear as a kid?

You know Chucky? The sentient doll from those horror movies? That fucker.

47. Do you feel everything, nothing, or you don’t know what to feel?

I don’t really know. I don’t pay enough attention to my feelings, always writing them off or ignoring them. I should be better about that. It’s okay to be emotional. Feel things.

48. Are you a crier? Do you smile?

I never fucked Wayne; I never fucked Drake. 

I’m hurtin’, baby. 

What if we run away? 

Tough girl in the fast lane. 

Oh shit, I totally forgot about these. #oops Anyways, here you go. I think I answered them all.

•Moon: What are you currently studying/hope to study?

Currently, I’m a theatre major at the college I’m attending. But the more I think about it the less I want to do it. And I’m pretty sure I want to start majoring in film. I just…I love movies and TV shows so goddamn much, and being involved in making them just sounds fucking amazing. I just hope it’ll actually be worth it.

•Sirius: Have you ever failed a class?

Not that I remember. I’m one of those people that care way too much about their grades. (Actually, my final grade in college algebra this past semester was a C and it frustrates the fuck out of me.)

•Arcturus: Have you cried out of something other than sadness?

Mmhmm. I’ve cried out of frustration more than once. I’m actually more likely to cry out of frustration than sadness. I think I’ve cried out of happiness once or twice? Maybe.

•Betelgeuse: What’s something you can never forget about?

Memories with my favourite people.

•Aldebaran: What’s something you care desperately about?

My favourite people. My parents.

•Centaurus: Favourite holiday?

Halloween, probably. It’s my only excuse to cosplay.

•Pegasus: Favourite place to be?

Somewhere comfy with a good movie and people I love (or by myself, depending on my mood).

•Cygnus: Favourite weather?

Sweater weather.

•Hydra: Favourite sound?

I can’t pick one so here’s a whole list: Loud cat purrs. The hiss and crackle of and old record. The laughter of friends. A crackling fire. When my faves’ voice get all quiet and whispery a low. Smol cat meows. A gorgeous soloist singing something in another language.

•Milky Way: Who’s your oldest friend?

If we’re talking oldest as in age, then that would be @aphroditesfever. If we’re talking who’s been around the longest, then probably the friends I made in like middle school and high school.

•Black Eye Galaxy: Do you believe in love at first sight?

Not love. Not that fast. Strong attraction, sure. But love takes time, I think. I dunno.

•Cigar Galaxy: How’s your flirting skills?

Haha! Not good. Probably. I dunno. I’m not a person who gets flirted with.

•Sombrero Galaxy: Do you have a crush right now?

Not really, fam.

•Comet: What’s your big dream?

Finding love. Being happy and comfortable with myself and my career. I dunno. Dumb, simple things. Just having a decent life surrounded by people I love.

•Black Hole: What’s the last thing you want to see?