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it's like youwrapped your fingers
around my throat
and then had
the nerve to ask me
to breathe.
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Comments: 58
JinxKatKazama [2014-07-13 22:19:22 +0000 UTC]
Thank you for sharing a beautiful piece with us...truly inspiring, well done
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brokenfragilethings In reply to JinxKatKazama [2014-08-01 02:32:27 +0000 UTC]
I appreciate this greatly. Thank you so much!
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JinxKatKazama In reply to brokenfragilethings [2014-08-01 03:21:41 +0000 UTC]
Glad to help. I feel like this a lot, this piece is amazing
Could you please check out some of my poems? I'd love to have a talented poet's opinion on them
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brokenfragilethings In reply to JinxKatKazama [2014-08-01 04:48:57 +0000 UTC]
of course! at the moment, I have a ton of things to look through---i'm overwhelmed, haha, but i will definitely add a few works of yours to my list!
thank you for the kind words; highly unnecessary! I'm nothing special.
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JinxKatKazama In reply to brokenfragilethings [2014-08-01 04:51:15 +0000 UTC]
Thank you and don't rush!
I'm glad to be of service and they were necessary ^-^ Of course you're special, what else do you think you are?
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brokenfragilethings In reply to Sammur-amat [2013-07-21 06:11:26 +0000 UTC]
BEEP. Thank you, I think. X'D <3
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ArinadaDragonspeaker [2013-06-25 19:21:40 +0000 UTC]
What a jerk!
Nicely done, by the way. It's short but powerful.
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brokenfragilethings In reply to ArinadaDragonspeaker [2013-06-26 06:52:51 +0000 UTC]
Quite so, haha.
Oh! Thank you so kindly. I really appreciate it <3
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imaginative-lioness [2013-06-24 03:29:39 +0000 UTC]
This piece is just... wow. You have created such a powerful piece of poetry, with a mouthwatering image, with the use of simple language, very few words and the fact you have captured so much emotion.
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brokenfragilethings In reply to imaginative-lioness [2013-06-26 06:52:35 +0000 UTC]
I love short, gut-punching pieces,
and I'm so glad people seem to think of this as one!
It's a very honoring feeling.
I'm glad the image went about nicely,
and thank you for taking the time to comment! <3
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SilverInkblot [2013-06-23 05:13:42 +0000 UTC]
Hi there! Just a note to let you know that I've featured this piece in my journal
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brokenfragilethings In reply to SilverInkblot [2013-06-23 05:42:11 +0000 UTC]
OH WOW DVIGHOWILJKQNWMS<>
I'm so pleased to be included. Thank you so much! This is so lovely. c:
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PoetsHand [2013-06-22 21:07:13 +0000 UTC]
I have a "friend" who is like this. . . I think she likes hurting people. Too bad I found out too late. This is a wonderful piece. (I'm catching up on my inbox!)
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brokenfragilethings In reply to PoetsHand [2013-06-23 05:42:38 +0000 UTC]
Oh man ): I'm sorry.
It's tough, when you meet people like that and don't realize.
(Ah! AWESOME :'D I bet it's crazy packed haha)
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Nullibicity [2013-06-18 18:52:20 +0000 UTC]
This read really breaks you: It packs so much emotion into the small quantity of words, to the point I feel that someone is asking me to breathe past this overwhelming sensation. Just well done. This was absolutely, heartbreakingly lovely.
You've quite a gift, and it was such a pleasure to read this.
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brokenfragilethings In reply to Nullibicity [2013-06-19 00:28:28 +0000 UTC]
What a lovely message! Thank you so much--your comment honestly means a lot.
I'm really glad you enjoyed it, and honestly, thank you for the kind words. (:
I genuinely appreciate that you liked my piece, especially because I just looked at some of your work--it's quite fantastic. So, I'm honored.
Have a lovely day!
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Nullibicity In reply to brokenfragilethings [2013-06-19 19:33:39 +0000 UTC]
I am so glad! You deserved such words of praise. I, also, am honestly sorry I didn't hit the watch button earlier: I've been forgetful, and I am afraid that's yet another thing I forgot yesterday. I shall fix it right away, and I truly look forward to reading more of your fantastic work!
I'm not sure if I'm deserving of such praise: I'm still learning, and I still have quite the distance to go! However, your words are so heartwarming: Perhaps that means I'm still improving enough to get to where I'm going? Regardless: thank you. I think that's an extreme compliment to receive from a writer such as yourself!
Thank you~ you have a lovely day, too!
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brokenfragilethings In reply to Nullibicity [2013-06-20 05:37:24 +0000 UTC]
Aw wow, no! Don't be sorry, honestly--I'm really not worthy of your watch! Bahah. My work is a lot of word vomit, if I'm being honest with you. I'm the one worried about disappointing!
Nonetheless, I honestly appreciate your words. Thank you. (:
And oh, sshh, nope nope nope. Your work is fabulous, even if you're still learning. You have a wonderful way with words, and I hope you never stop writing! (:
I enjoy your work immensely.
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Nullibicity In reply to brokenfragilethings [2013-06-20 05:59:49 +0000 UTC]
I think that you will be well worth the watch, and more. and if this piece is an example of said "word vomit", then what lovely vomit it is.
I'm seriously just in love with your words, so I don't think you will disappoint at all. I'm rather hard to disappoint, actually... just write for you, then I can't think of anything that wouldn't amaze me with your work! well thank you! I'm so very glad you like it! I hope to continue improving and learning. If you ever have any critique or suggestions, please feel free to tell me: I really can't learn unless I hear what I'm doing wrong. Just something to keep in mind!
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brokenfragilethings In reply to Nullibicity [2013-06-20 17:24:31 +0000 UTC]
This was, like, teeny word vomit.
I write longer pieces that tend to be a lot more rambly and vomit-y haahhaah.
In love with my words? ;o; YOU'RE A SWEETIE.
I'm honored, okay, I can only go downhill from here but I hope it's not too quickly LOL.
Yeah, I do write for myself, though--writing is only something I do because I can't say these things out loud. But it always makes me nervous when someone likes it! (':
And yeah, I'll let you know! I do like to leave helpful hints, when I can. C:
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Nullibicity In reply to brokenfragilethings [2013-06-25 02:07:54 +0000 UTC]
then call me a baby bird, because I absolutely adore it!
Your work is just amazing. I really want to get this inbox calmed, because I would definitely love to have a longer look, soon! Then be prepared for comments, lovely! . I look forward to leaving a lot!
It's true. . Completely and madly in love.
... do you mind if we get married?
I don't think you'll go down hill. Give yourself a little credit and allow yourself some confidence! At least know I'll always be honest in my comments! If you start to go downhill, I'll let you know (but if you don't want that, please tell me), because I think that's what I'd want if I started to do so. However, that also means that if I love it, I just love it .
Oh I can totally relate! Also: be prepared for more nervousness! . When I leave comments, sometimes I leave loooooong comments. Sometimes they're just brimming with adoration, too. I hope I can give you some of those!
Thank you so very, very much! Even if you have to be blunt (and let's be honest: sometimes I'm quite slow), I will not take offense to it: That's how I believe I grow, and I do so want to keep learning and keep improving! So it means a lot to me that you'd leave critiques when you see a need/ability for them
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brokenfragilethings In reply to Nullibicity [2013-06-26 06:59:12 +0000 UTC]
HAHAH I LAUGHED RIDICULOUSLY LOUD AT THE BABY BIRD THING
WELL DONE
YOU HAVE WON MY AFFECTIONS
I feel you about the inbox thing
/215 unreplied comments
/wheezes into a paper bag
ARE YOU PROPOSING TO ME
OR TO MY WORDS
EITHER WAY THE ANSWER IS YES
I hope not! Sorry, I don't really have much confidence at all
ever
LOL
I know it's super unattractive and I don't like to talk about it much, because I can convey a pretty content-with-everything person, and it's what I like to do.
But yeah! If there's ever something wrong with my writing, or like, if there's something you think that can be changed,
let me know!
And I'll do it for you, too C:
I'm not the best with critiques, for I don't feel as if I'm qualified enough to be giving them. But I'd love to give you helpful tips if I ever can!
AND DON'T WORRY ABOUT LONG MESSAGES
I ramble a lot >////<
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Nullibicity In reply to brokenfragilethings [2013-06-26 07:59:48 +0000 UTC]
LOL I feel that this will now become one of those horrendous inside jokes that just gets out of hand.
Surprisingly... I'm looking forward to it xD I'm glad I won your affections. You already have mine!
You'll get there! Just don't push yourself too much. You always pack such thoughts and love into your comments/replies that I can see why it would take you a while... however it just makes them well worth the wait!
IWANNAMARRYYOUBOTH
I can I not do polygamy for such wonderful and marriageable material
(haha suckers! Now I have ~brokenfragilethings all to myself! Unless she cheats on me v.v or marries another. or decides to follow the example of my polygamist ways xD)
Oh, lovely, don't worry about it! You're not unattractive in your personality just because you find it hard to have confidence. A lot of people get stuck in these never ending cycles of self doubt. I always seem to be in one, too. I understand perfectly wanting to uphold your content outlook and person. that's perfectly fine. But I hope you'll still accept the praise I send your way every now and then
.
Ohmygoodness. I feel that way about critique, too! I'm like "I'm a crap artist... who am I to tell you what to do better?" but for you, dear, I'll try my best! If I ever see something, I'll be sure to let you know. But you be sure to fight me on it/say no on the things you feel strongly about, because sometimes I just say stupid, stupid things.
I also appreciate the fact that you would do the same for me. Thank you!! <3
I love to listen. Truly! My ears are open for your adorable and fascinating rambles day and night. Please know that I don't mind them in the slightest!
I tend to do the same thing, as well, too!
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brokenfragilethings In reply to Nullibicity [2013-06-26 08:12:23 +0000 UTC]
Hahaha, I LOOK FORWARD TO IT TOO
YOU ARE MY BABY BIRD
AND BISCUIT
MAMA BIRD LOOKS OUT FOR YOU
/puffs out my feathers
And ahahah NO I WOULD NEVER CHEAT ON SUCH A BEAUTIFUL CREATURE
THIS LOVE IS REAL AND PURE. XD
And ah>< I would hope not. Seeing as that my looks aren't all that--to look at, I'd hope my personality wasn't terrible LOL. I do try my hardest to be a kind person--I don't see any reason to not be kind to others. Anyone, really. I treat everyone with compassion unless they do something wrong. Even then, I can't be unkind. However, I'm quite unkind to myself, which is the hypocrisy of it all.
BUT AW WOW if you can find things to send me praise on, I'll accept it. Thank you for even thinking about it ;o;
I MADE MY FIRST CRITIQUE TODAY
WHEEZES
for slowslicksnails ahhaha I TRIED REALLY HARD
BUT IT'S SO INADEQUATE UGH
I don't think I'll be doing many, because--yeah. I'm not skilled enough to critique. >.<
And haha, sometimes I say stupid things, too.
and I normally fight back with my reasoning on something, when I get criticism. Just because I want to get my view across as to why I did it c:
SAME FOR YOU THOUGH <3
And aw no please you're literally a babe okay
you're the kindest person I've met here CAN WE BE FRIENDS PLEASE DIGUHWILAKJND
Nullibicity In reply to brokenfragilethings [2013-06-27 18:58:19 +0000 UTC]
Thank you, Mama c:
You feed me so well!
Seriously: your poetry is like a drug.
I'm trying to do something similar to *imaginative-lioness ' Literature Roadtrip, and if I am given the okay, I look forward to doing it! I also hope you'll then sign up... so I can comment PROPERLY (ohlord my inbox has just been so full lately! I have like 12 pages of comments from just TODAY. -sigh- gots'ta get busy, I guess! I just feel that if I make it an event, I'll push myself to empty my inbox faster and then give comments faster. I'm lagging so far behind T^T)
OMG LAUGHING FIT.
I'm so glad our we're - and our love - are real xD
Oh pish posh. From the picture I've seen, you are absolutely beautiful. My wife is soooo lovely (I'MSOSORRY I JUST HAVE TO MAKE THESE WIFE REFERENCES @_@ feel free to slap me out of it! ). I just said personality, because I don't really think confidence affects your looks so much as it affects your personality and the way you feel about yourself. But don't worry: I'm quite harsh to myself, as well. Too harsh, sometimes. So I can definitely understand that.
However, please know: I think the fact that you try to be the best person you can be, well, in my eyes that's enough to be a wonderful person already. You've a beautiful soul, lovely. Perhaps it would be beneficial to try and recognize that a bit more often? Even if it's only once in a while.
oooh! I went and read it! I quite liked it, actually. I think you really are too hard on yourself: It was thoughtful and well done! You were genuine and helpful... what else could an artist ask for?
YES MA'AM!
I'm so honored that you think of me so!
You're also the nicest person I think I've met here in my 2 years.
YESPLEASELET'S! I think I fall in love with you more with every comment/reply. Thank you!
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brokenfragilethings In reply to Nullibicity [2013-06-27 19:57:42 +0000 UTC]
Oh my goodness!
I'm always super scared to sign up for those types of things (I never want to sound like I'm, I don't know--asking? IT'S A WEIRD THING I HAVE HAHAHA) but I ended up signing up for Madeline's! And it was lovely.
BUT WOW THE FACT THAT YOU WANT ME TO SIGN UP JUST MADE ME WHEEZE
/WHEEZES INTO A PAPER BAG
If you are given the okay, I would love to sign up, and I honestly appreciate the fact that you'd like me to, oh my goodness.
I will definitely sign up, babe. C: Thank you ;w;
lauGHS im sort of gross I'm so sorry BUT THANK YOU YOU'RE SO NICE OKAY YOU'rE JUST VERY KIND AND IT'S SO REFRESHING. (IF ANYTHING YOU'RE THE GORGEOUS ONE OMFG) (ALSO LMFAO NO PLEASE WIFE REFERENCES FOREVER OKAY HAHAHAAHAH THIS IS FABULOUS)
And yeah, that's true. I understand, I think all people are harder on themselves, even the people who seem to ooze obnoxiousness. At least, I'd like to think that they just aren't that obnoxious. ouo
But, I mean--if they can love themselves, kudos c: I envy that.
But thank you(: It might be beneficial, but eh. I'll try. it's just hard, when you don't like yourself much.
BUT THIS IS A HEAVY TOPIC IM SORRY I DONT MEAN TO BRING YOU DOWN
And haha, I always am too hard on myself. but I feel as if it's justified, because I don't think most of the things I do are good. It's a very messy situation. XD
Aw no, impossible! Although, that made me smile quite brightly, so I genuinely appreciate the words C:
BAHAHAHAHAH OUR LOVE IS EVERLASTING
/SLAPS TABLE
IT IS LAW
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brokenfragilethings In reply to nosedivve [2013-06-17 05:22:19 +0000 UTC]
I really appreciate it babe (':
Thank you<3
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brokenfragilethings In reply to Sar-girl [2013-06-16 18:52:30 +0000 UTC]
Thank you so much darling c:
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the-solimnludic [2013-06-16 00:37:05 +0000 UTC]
Wow.
Just wow.
I totally agree with =slowslicksnails.
Always a degree of power in your words, I think this one was really packed for such a short piece. That's excellent.
I actually would like to talk to you in notes or something and see what's up. Because it seems like a lot of your pieces are formed from something within, some conflict that happened or other, and I'm just worried about you. Maybe you don't like to talk to others about your problems, that's fine, but I'm here!
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brokenfragilethings In reply to the-solimnludic [2013-06-16 18:55:23 +0000 UTC]
OH MY GOODNESS
"WOW"S ALWAYS MAKE ME VEGIWUHOLKNS
Your words always mean a lot, honestly. Thank you for always saying something nicely, even constructive work. It's very kind of you.
And oh! I'm--I'm okay. I have been like this for five years, there's not much to talk about. It's quite dark sometimes, in my world. But I am hanging in there, it seems. I'm not dead yet, haha.
I don't like to to talk much, for I don't like to bring others down, or make situations a little awkward. I prefer to write about it in pieces.
But I genuinely appreciate your offer. It made me smile. If you'd ever like to just talk or whatnot via notes, I don't mind! But I am okay, in a sense. The same as ever.
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the-solimnludic In reply to brokenfragilethings [2013-06-17 19:09:49 +0000 UTC]
Hahaha!!
Yes, I sometimes I feel like I need to find something that's actually constructive besides "It's amazing" but I have a hard time finding flaws with your pieces. I will try harder.
Wow, five years is a long time. Your attitude shows a lot, though, like previously said. You are positive but not over-optimistic...
Alright. I would continue to write marvelous-ly, then.
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brokenfragilethings In reply to the-solimnludic [2013-06-19 00:31:14 +0000 UTC]
Haha! My pieces are awfully flawed fghislkdnfc
DGJVIGWUOHILKNJWS
Thank you though C:
And yeah. You learn to live with it, eventually.
And haha--I do not like to bring others down, which is where my positive side around others comes about.
There's no point in moping to others--I'd rather them not understand how I feel, for it's not really lovely.
So, I'd rather be a little more positive to people when I can be! Sometimes I'm really down--but I usually get offline or go somewhere alone until I'm okay enough to smile at others again.
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the-solimnludic In reply to brokenfragilethings [2013-06-19 00:35:21 +0000 UTC]
Awfully! No way!
That's so sad...I'm sure it will change over time...
You're so aware of others, making sure you don't press your own problems on them. I used to blab about what was bothering me at any chance I got.
Where can you possibly "go" to make you feel alright again, if you don't mind me asking?
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brokenfragilethings In reply to the-solimnludic [2013-06-19 00:39:37 +0000 UTC]
Just a bit, haha. (':
And nah, it's okay. I hope it will, but I'm not expecting anything.
And hm? O: Am I? I just--I don't know. I don't like to bring others down. I don't wish sadness on anyone, it's quite emptying.
It's good to talk about what's bothering you, though! I love to listen to others--I'm always the person that people go to to talk. I love to help at any chance I can.
Hm? I don't know. I go to my room and I sit in either silence or very loud music until I don't feel much of anything anymore. It's easier after that, and I can, you know--talk to others without looking like I'm awfully sad or troubled over something.
Sometimes I'll try to go to sleep. Mostly music, though. Some reading.
I 'go' someplace alone. (:
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the-solimnludic In reply to brokenfragilethings [2013-06-19 01:31:14 +0000 UTC]
Lowering your expectations so if something good happens, it'll be a happy surprise, but if it were to be bad, you'd be expecting it? Yeah, totally relatable.
Yeah, aw, wow! C:
I see. What kind of music do you listen to?
Sorry for all the nosy questions. I'm just curious.
Also, thank you for the favorites, and I shared this poem with some friends on facebook if you don't mind. C:
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brokenfragilethings In reply to the-solimnludic [2013-06-19 01:33:55 +0000 UTC]
Indeed, that does seem to be why it's done a lot! It makes it easier to deal with a bad outcome.
I listen to a lot of things o: Alternative (like all time low, mariana's trench, a day to remember, paradise fears, etc) but a lot of indie things like Daughter, Mumford and Sons, Death Cab for Cutie, Of Monsters and Men--etc.
How about you?
And oh! Don't be sorry C: I don't mind in the slightest!
And oh man, my poem? O: I'm honored! Could I see? Like, where you shared it? O: If that's alright.
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the-solimnludic In reply to brokenfragilethings [2013-06-19 16:24:05 +0000 UTC]
Yeah, it does.
Mariana's Trench...
C:
Oh, that sounds like a great selection!! I recently discovered Mumford and Sons, they're amazing...Death Cab For Cutie is great too. I'm a fan of Coldplay as well, & the Goo Goo Dolls (although I have yet to hear more of their songs). Yep, I like the music more on the mellow side.
I listen to classical or instrumentals as well. And then there's a side of me that loves Latino music. I take Zumba classes too and that's loads of fun.
Haha! Well, this is what I said about you, pretty brief though: "These pieces I've found lately, are daggers.
They'll take you 5 seconds to read, but will take longer to consider their depth and power. As they say, they really 'pack a punch.'
[link] - 'birdlike bones' (this girl is such a sweetheart)"
(: And then I listed a couple others' that I loved and stole from =slowslicksnail's feature.
Unfortunately I don't think you'll be able to see the post since my facebook has a lot of privacy settings.
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brokenfragilethings In reply to the-solimnludic [2013-06-20 05:35:08 +0000 UTC]
YOU LIKE MARIANA'S TRENCH TOO? C:
Oh, Mumford and Sons are fantastic C:
You might enjoy Florence and the Machine, if you don't listen to her--
and if anything, the artist I recommend most is Daughter, honestly.
/Beautiful/ music.
AW WOW
SVGUTCFGEIUHJKWNDM<
YOU'RE SUCH A CUTIE PATOOTIE I DON'T EVEN KNOW WHAT TO DO.
Than you so much!
I honestly appreciate it--it means a lot to me.
And haha! Sorry, I didn't realize you said facebook at first.
Not a problem :'D
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the-solimnludic In reply to brokenfragilethings [2013-06-20 13:01:49 +0000 UTC]
Well, I've never listened to their music, but my friends have always told me, "Hey, did you know there's a band named 'Mariana's Trench'?"
It's just we have something in common...
our names. C:
They named their band after me!!! Mwahahaha! Okay, not really... XD
Alright! I'll definitely look them up!!
Hahahaha, aw, thanks...
It was really no problem at all! Thanks for understanding. C:
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brokenfragilethings In reply to the-solimnludic [2013-06-20 17:05:19 +0000 UTC]
Oh! :'D
That's awesome ahah I LOVE WHEN THINGS LIKE THAT HAPPEN!
Or, like, if a song's named after you or the singer's singing about your name
it's fabulous xD
but it's nice to meet you, Mariana! :'D (I HOPE THAT'S THE CORRECT SPELLING I KNOW IT CAN BE SPELLED A FEW DIFFERENT WAYS BUT THAT'S HOW THE BAND DOES IT SO I'M GOING TO TAKE A GUESS)
You can call me Jello if you want, but my name's Angela :'D
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the-solimnludic In reply to brokenfragilethings [2013-06-20 17:15:18 +0000 UTC]
Haha...well, that hardly ever happens with my name! But seriously if my name is in their band's name I'll have to look them up.
Oh, yes, that's exactly it! C: Haha, hmm, well I guess this is our formal exchange of names.
Nice to meet you too, Angela!
Hahaha, jello?! Where did that come from?
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brokenfragilethings In reply to the-solimnludic [2013-06-20 17:26:34 +0000 UTC]
I think their music is wonderful, in my opinion. C:
And ahah, I suppose it is!
:'D
LOL, well, my friend made it up, because like
Angela...anGELA...GELLA...GELLO....JELLO.
^reasoning, apparently. But it sort of stuck LOL.
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the-solimnludic In reply to brokenfragilethings [2013-06-20 23:53:16 +0000 UTC]
Haha!
I see the reasoning! Hahaha, what a creative friend you have, and what a great nickname. (':
The nickname I have that my family calls me is "nana", I dunno why, I guess it's just a simplified and childish form of my name.
It's funny though because a song will come on and they'll do the singsongy "nananana..." and I'll say, "Hey! They're singing my name !"
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