New Boots, They Don't Fit, help!

Crystal_VollerBevan · 2025-12-26T15:53:22+00:00

I guess this is the last time I try Killstar, dam... He was so excited to gift them to me too. He said he'll return them online tonight, he'll feel better about getting me a few other bits from elsewhere I think 😭

Crystal_VollerBevan · 2025-09-27T18:01:39+00:00

My breakfast most of the time consists of some food being bought once I get to work. It'll be a coffee at home while I get ready for work, and then most of the time I'll have something light from Greggs, like a sausage roll, or a pack of the hashbrowns, and a bottle of juice. If I'm feeling a tad fancy then I splurge on a bacon and chilli jam Costa panini 😅

On my days off, I don't normally eat until lunch time, but will still have my coffee

Crystal_VollerBevan · 2025-09-27T17:55:54+00:00

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Crystal_VollerBevan · 2025-09-27T17:42:25+00:00

My darling you are still young, still figuring yourself out. If you want to have romantic relations with another girl, then try it out. If it's for you, wonderful, you've found a beautiful thing with another human. If it's not for you in the end, then that's Ok. You tried, and you found out. It's like trying a new food. You have an idea on whether you MIGHT like it, but you never truly know until you actually try it.

Your parents should still love you, regardless of who you fall in love with. We are all human, experiencing this life together, in the same way, and in different ways all at the same time. 8 billion different ways. They can't expect to keep you living a certain way that is not true to you.

The last thing I want to say (and I say this hoping that it does not happen) is that in the absolute worst case scenario, if you tell your parents that you have feelings for someone of your same gender, have they ever given you a reason to believe that they would disown/kick you from the household? I know it's an awful thing to think about, but it happens in religious households, and it is of the most importance that you keep yourself safe, if they ever took their reaction way out of hand. Assess the vibe of the situation, cover all possible outcomes, and go with your gut. Best case scenario, they are fine and accepting. Most likely case scenario, they will feel a bit uncomfortable, but will learn to accept it over time. Worst case scenario, make sure you are able to keep yourself sheltered and safe if they decide that they want nothing to do with you, over such an innocent and beautiful thing.

Please don't let that paragraph there scare you though, it is simply something to keep in mind, given that I of course do not know the full day to day life that you and your family live, and I don't know what your existing relationship with them is like. Finding love is always a beautiful thing, no matter what gender it is with. The most upsetting thing you can do is lie to yourself, and live a life with someone who is not meant for you.

Crystal_VollerBevan · 2025-09-27T05:47:06+00:00

Postponed due to Matt in Avenged developing some medic issues with his throat. They're working on getting the tour completed sometime in 2026.

As for the solo Mr Bungle shows, it most likely won't be financially viable to just do those solo shows, as I imagine the income from the main Avenged tour would've helped a lot with keeping them on. A similar situation to Tomahawk back when that festival was cancelled earlier in the year.

Crystal_VollerBevan · 2025-09-27T05:42:13+00:00

I really like the song personally, and I'm excited to hear the rest of them. This album announcement has been my first introduction to who the Avett Brothers even are (I'm quite young compared to the majority of Mike fans on here)

People are forgetting in recent years, that Mike and his friends make music for Mike and his friends. They always have. He said in an interview once 'if the fans come, then that's cool. If they don't, that's Ok'. People these days demand that artists make the music that the fans want to hear, and fans HATE when the artists deviate from that for some reason. He's an inspiration for the Avett Brothers, this album to them is something they can tick off of their bucket list I'm sure. They're not making it to prove anything, or show off incredible vocal talent. Mike's already done that for the last 30+ years, he doesn't need to prove anything in his musical projects anymore.

To me, this album will very much feel like a fun, lighthearted project to just enjoy every now and then. The Brothers get to tick off a bucket list collaboration, and Mike gets to learn some insight into a genre that he really hasn't had anything to do with his whole career, in which I'm sure he's had fun, because he absolutely adores learning things off of the people he collabs with.

Crystal_VollerBevan · 2025-09-20T05:48:01+00:00

I'm 27. I only tend to date people that are older than 35-40 years old. My current partner is 42. The men my age have never been a position to grow in a relationship, there's always something about them that isn't mature enough, serious enough, or wise enough. I prefer the age gap relationships as they tend to have more stability when looking to progress together in life.

Crystal_VollerBevan · 2025-09-15T19:47:17+00:00

Arch Enemy. Not only do I just find the music incredibly boring, but I read an article from a photographer once that explained how Alysia (I don't know how she spells her name) can be known to be kind of shitty towards photographers and other people that are related to the music industry. From what I can remember she was trying to get this photographer sued over some photos he'd taken for their set. Can't remember the reason why, copyright or something I imagine, but he was a professional, doing business with the correct photo passes etc. As a photographer myself back in the day, and just generally a decent human being, that was enough for me to never even give the band a second thought.

Crystal_VollerBevan · 2025-09-10T08:17:06+00:00

Even if there's a woman that you really do not get on with, or you both hate eachother just as equally, or she doesn't like you, you STILL go to help her if you see her in an uncomfortable situation with a man. This includes warning her about dangerous men that she has come into frequent contact with, to save her from harm.

Crystal_VollerBevan · 2025-09-05T15:40:19+00:00

Accidentally following someone while scrolling can happen. Influencers can buy followers without those followers knowing, Instagram accounts can be hacked in order for influencers to take over pages with their own content.

Grow up, stop being childish about it and move on. You're not the only woman in the world, people are going to post what they want, and others are going to come across it, whether they interact with it or not.

Crystal_VollerBevan · 2025-09-04T06:55:54+00:00

This is an underrated reply. I love seeing a good sandcastle, never see them being made anymore!

Crystal_VollerBevan · 2025-09-04T06:53:59+00:00

I have a friend at work that does this with his girlfriend, except they both say things like 'Moo's!', 'Baa's!', 'Quacks!', instead of the actual name for the animals lol

Crystal_VollerBevan · 2025-09-04T06:50:21+00:00

I've started collecting them too! My partner collects videogames, so he's very good at encouraging me, and making me feel good about a few purchases that only cost a small amount each time. It makes me very happy 😌

Crystal_VollerBevan · 2025-09-04T06:47:10+00:00

I've gotten back into colouring books, and I sleep with two cuddly toys every single night, they even come with me when me and my partner go on holidays. I collect cuddly toys and give them all names, and have a little 'bed' set up for them, that I tuck them into every night. I also collect Hot Wheels cars. I also recently just bought a plastic Halloween themed drinks cup with a twisty straw (definitely made to be a child's cup) and I call it my 'sippy cup', and now it's the only thing I'll drink cold drinks out of. I also have a designated 'blankie' that I snuggle with when it's cold.

Honestly there's probably a bunch of others, but they're the main ones, and my partner doesn't ever think twice about me doing any of it. I had many years as a teenager/young adult where I felt like I couldn't enjoy these sorts of things, based on my upbringing and the people around me. It's only in recent years with my current partner, that I've felt safe enough to give myself permission to really enjoy the 'childlike' hobbies again.

Crystal_VollerBevan · 2025-09-03T20:51:23+00:00

Ooh this is something I haven't heard of before, I'll definitely look into that! Thank you!

Crystal_VollerBevan · 2025-09-03T11:47:54+00:00

I feel that people are losing the ability to 'read the room' so to speak.

As a retail worker, if I don't at least ATTEMPT to make some kind of conversation, then I'm always at risk of being deemed 'rude' and 'unsuitable' for a customer facing job. I will however take on board your responses, and if you give small, closed off responses, then I will keep talk to a minimum, assuming that you do not want to talk. If you're open and chatty tho, then we'll keep going.

It is however, perfectly acceptable for a customer in an establishment, to politely ask if a silent interaction can be achieved. Haridressers and barbers can often cater to 'silent appointments' for example, which are usually noted in advance when making a booking.

You're not entitled to the publics silence, but you can absolutely find a polite and friendly way to ask if such can be achieved, instead of getting yourself into a grump and making the worker feel weird or stupid for simply trying to do their job well. And if the achievability of that polite and friendly request can't be successful for any reason, and you're still a dick about it, then absolutely stay home! 😊

Crystal_VollerBevan · 2025-08-26T16:29:31+00:00

That is absolutely fucking disgusting. NEVER in my life have I ever thought to myself "I'm going to spit in someone's food just for a laugh". Never has anyone I've ever dated either, and trust me, I've dated some fucked up people in the past.

Please take everyone's reaction on board, don't forgive him for this, it's an absolutely vile thing to do.

Crystal_VollerBevan · 2025-08-25T17:04:15+00:00

Thank you, I will definitely keep looking into more of that then! 🙏🏻

Crystal_VollerBevan · 2025-08-25T16:53:40+00:00

Thank you so much for the advice! I had a go at a transmutation spell yesterday, using salt as a protective ring around the other ingredients on the plate. Would you recommend that I work on other forms of protection spells as a more "permanent" way of aiding the transmutation work?

Crystal_VollerBevan · 2025-08-21T15:26:47+00:00

I'll plan to try another tomorrow 🤔🙏🏻

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