K L

Joined February 2021

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The Anxious Lemonade . Runner-Up in Mother's Day Confessions Challenge.
Dear Mom, Have you ever found yourself rocking back and forth in a corner, debating on calling an ambulance after drinking some "harmless" lemonade?
By K L5 years ago in Potent
CTA Blues & Hippocampal Moods. First Place in Zen Playlist Challenge.
When I need to wander, I choose the comfort of blue velvet seats. The 18th Street pink line stop is filled with paintings on its steps, and so many sunsets over the city horizon. You can see the lines of aging Chicago homes stretch across the Pilsen neighborhood standing from the elevated train platform. When I put on my headphones here, I know that the area is a sponge for my anxiety.
By K L5 years ago in Beat
Stream It: Horror Movie Night
Fog engulfs the hills. Streetlights flicker outside your window while the growing wind howls across the roof tiles. The house is empty, void of movement, and it is getting late. Darkness of the evening hours begin seeping from the large glass windows into the walls. Even with your dog at your side, you can't help but shake the feeling that you aren't really alone in the living room.
By K L5 years ago in Horror
The College Dorm Tortoise
During my junior year of college, I was a complete mess. Fully occupied with the demands of working and being a full time student, I didn't even think of trying to own a pet. Taking care of anything, other than my mental health, was out of the question.
By K L5 years ago in Petlife
My Tortoise Made Me Buy It. First place in Add to Cart Challenge.
No, I do not have free will under the high council of the tortoise. Thousands of years of knowledge is stored in the wrinkled heads of my loveable pets. They built the sacred temple of their meetings by claw, and they require the utmost respect. In order to speak with them, you must present them with a gift in exchange for their time. Just in case you're wondering, the high council is made up of Socrates, Migi, and Tusk (my pets).
By K L5 years ago in Petlife
Spending $1200 for my Chemistry Exam
Naturally, my laptop decided to explode a few days before an important chemistry exam at my university. The weight of my anxiety, an utter disappointment in technology, and the feeling of a cringe-worthy hit to my checking account had done it in for me. I could not believe that in a matter of minutes, my laptop went from a functioning technological miracle to an archaic piece of garbage. All of these elements combined were the sinister formula for my terrible weekend this past February.
By K L5 years ago in Education
Before Us
I tried to wipe the blood off, draining a new bottle of Merlot into the sink. I couldn't think of him anymore. He was in everything, and I couldn't escape his smile. The look on his face when I brought home tickets to see the newest superhero movie drained from my hippocampus.
By K L5 years ago in Criminal
Stationery, Stickers, & Sketchbox
Current Bank Account Balance: $14.57 Am I employed? No. Did I get stuff anyway? Unfortunately yes. I know, I am mad at me too. To this day, I am still scolding myself for overspending during the school semester despite not having any income. Due to the onset of the pandemic, I packed up all my belongings and returned home. Which means that besides school, I am very very bored. So how did I fix that boredom? Spending money on things I don't necessarily need!
By K L5 years ago in Lifehack
Beauty Products of Instagram💋
At around 3 am, my credit card becomes scared for its life. The demons of my poor shopping addiction slither around from my PNC account card to the glowing laptop on my bed. Throughout the night, they continuously encourage me to click on the "add to cart" button. I am no match for every cute top or accessory that I lay eyes upon, and I know a reckless purchase is imminent.
By K L5 years ago in Blush
Chicago isn't THAT Windy
Yes, there have been many moments where my hat has flown off in an unexpected wind gust while I walked around the loop. The "Windy City" name does have its literal moments, as wind coming from the shores of Lake Michigan can be pretty intense! Those pop-up wind tunnels between the buildings really get you when you think a side street looks safe (definitely not speaking from experience here).
By K L5 years ago in Wander
House Keys
People trust me with their doorkeys; I think that’s funny. If my brother could get away with being a drug dealer the past few years, why couldn’t I figure out how to become an expert at theft?
By K L5 years ago in Criminal
Washi Tape & Laundry Wounds
What I miss the most about pre-COVID time is being able to linger around the block and not swerve hesitantly from a person coming my way. Fearing transmission, I have to keep to myself or else I could risk my own health. The past normality in seeing a buzzing city life ended on some Friday in March of 2020. Currently, I feel like I am on day 149473923 of that same month of March.
By K L5 years ago in Longevity