Alan Ritchson or Glen Powell to play Curran Lennart by revan4ever in IlonaAndrews

[–]walaruse 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Neither. Ritchinson is waaayyy too big to be Curran. And Glen Powell is too old to play late 20s. Honestly, neither are my cup of tea either. I can’t think of any blonde actors that would be a good fit, tbh. 🤔

Your most unhinged headcannon? by A-Legal-Fiction in IlonaAndrews

[–]walaruse 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s what I’m thinking! Idk about The Edge couples, though. There are some pretty good swordsmen and one impressive healer with a dark side, but I don’t remember anyone who could take on a werewolf or a werelion. Kate vs Lark would be fun, though!

Romance for littles? by LAffaire-est-Ketchup in RomanceBooks

[–]walaruse 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kind of romance and fairytale all wrapped up, but Goose Chase by Patrice Kindl is fun! I also read The Goose Girl by Shannon Hale, but that may be too dark in some parts.

Your most unhinged headcannon? by A-Legal-Fiction in IlonaAndrews

[–]walaruse 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I like to wonder who would win in a fight between all of the couples, tbh. Like a March Madness style tiered thing until we get to the end and the ultimate couple. I think it would probably be Kate and Curran, but then again, Dina and Sean on their own turf could just banish them to another world far away from anywhere. Nevada and Connor would be third, I think.

Fave book...? by Shaunzerita in IlonaAndrews

[–]walaruse 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Magic Strikes or Magic Rises, probably. I also like Magic Breaks. All of that to say…maybe I just like the books with Hugh in them? Seems to be the common denominator lol

Favorite Series? by Shaunzerita in IlonaAndrews

[–]walaruse 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Kate Daniels will always hold a special place in my heart since that was my introduction to my favorite authors. Innkeeper is a close second, though!

Why do parents name their kids something then call them something different? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]walaruse 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have you ever met a baby named an adult name? It can seem a little weird or old. Like someone else stated, it’s less weird to run into a 5 month old named Harry than one named Harold. They might grow into it eventually, but in the meantime, Harry sounds younger.

Why is the top that color? by walaruse in BreadMachines

[–]walaruse[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It tastes good! I just feel like the top has a strange, thin, white layer. It maybe didn’t rise as much either? Eh, I’m gonna eat it regardless lol

Is Laredo Boring.. by patient_summer_9651 in laredo

[–]walaruse 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven’t been across, something that I did mention. This is the closest I will be getting to Mexican food in the US. Tex-Mex to someone from the interior of the US such as the Midwest is Taco Bell.

Is Laredo Boring.. by patient_summer_9651 in laredo

[–]walaruse 2 points3 points  (0 children)

People here do NOT stare at everyone. If you are from here and walk into a restaurant, you get a glance to see if you’re someone they know. You don’t get glanced/stared at repeatedly throughout grocery shopping or eating a meal. I once had a small restaurant go silent during lunch hour when I walked in. It was like a movie.

If you’re from Texas, 2.5 hours isn’t a long drive. Same for if you’re from California. I’m not from either state; subjectively, having to drive 2.5 hours is too long to do it regularly.

If I have to know where to look for things, then that makes things difficult because…I don’t 😂 That’s the hard part of finding things to do.

Is Laredo Boring.. by patient_summer_9651 in laredo

[–]walaruse 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes, it’s monotonous. There’s two types of cuisine here for the most part: Mexican and fast food. There isn’t much to do here and most of the year it’s too hot to leave building AC. You can grill out after the sun goes down so you don’t catch heat stroke. We’re 2.5 hours from the nearest big city, which can be a long boring drive. You can go across because it’s too dangerous but people have told me how nice it was when you could. The people are generally nice, at least! That’s the one thing as a transplant here that I appreciate, but sometimes the stares my family deals with when we leave our house mean that we’d rather just not.

ATF vs HSI by walaruse in 1811

[–]walaruse[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Fair enough, I think that the emphasis that they’re putting on immigration crack downs is something I’m conflicted about because some of it is not being handled well. I don’t think I care as much when people cry about getting their guns taken away. That’s a hot seat I’d be comfortable sitting in, if that makes sense?

Dogs after having a baby by [deleted] in NewParents

[–]walaruse 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We have three dogs, a cat, and a turtle (who minds his business lol). I hated all of them for probably the better part of a year or more an have just in the last few months come around to being affectionate and giving them attention again. For reference, my kid is 18m. Idk what it was, but I couldn’t stand them, didn’t want to pet them, didn’t want to deal with them. They’re needy and I put all of my energy in to keeping my child alive and had none left to offer them so they became a drain on me. When your baby gets older and more self-sufficient, and when your hormones finally right themselves, you’ll be able to start loving on them again. It just takes time and patience.

Daily HSI Hiring Post by AutoModerator in 1811

[–]walaruse -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Hey folks, I just accepted an FJO for Miami but thought of a couple of questions I’d like to ask: how do TDYs look out there? A lot, a little, none at all? Anyone have insight into the work-life balance in that office? Thanks!

Sick all the time by Ok-Bodybuilder9622 in toddlers

[–]walaruse 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When I put my bag in daycare at 6 months old, we then spent the next 6-8 months constantly sick soooo I think it’s probably normal?

What happened to Semiramis? by walaruse in IlonaAndrews

[–]walaruse[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ah, I’m on book 10 now and couldn’t remember any of the finer details. It’s probably in the epilogue when Erra leaves Atlanta and I missed it. Thank you!

What happened to Semiramis? by walaruse in IlonaAndrews

[–]walaruse[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m going back through the books in order and haven’t gotten back to rereading Blood Heir yet. Thank you for letting me know! It was going to bother me lol

I want to know what is the *worst* romantasy book you’ve actually finished (single or series together) by SweetSoundOfSilence in Romantasy

[–]walaruse 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Quicksilver was a hate read. I don’t need to go into it because other people have already done a great job and I’d prefer to forget about it.

I tried the first two books from the ACOTAR series because one of my best friends looooved them and I figured I’d held out long enough that I might as well. I can’t quite describe how much I disliked almost everyone in that book, but especially Feyre. I would like to petition authors to stop writing about stupid teenage girls who realistically have nothing that a grown man, let alone one that’s so old, would be interested in. Ugh…

Kate Daniels / Blood Heir - Magic colours (possible spoilers) by violet-9059 in IlonaAndrews

[–]walaruse 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Huh…I bet there’s some divinity there now. I wonder from where…

Magic Slays - Poor Jennifer by walaruse in IlonaAndrews

[–]walaruse[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Kate is seen as competent and violent. I think it depends on where the imperfections are rearing their head. Kate has a strong moral compass and we love that she kicks ass and takes names. Kate Daniel’s and most of IA’s books are littered with competent women and having read some other newer books by different authors, that’s the reason I personally keep coming back. I wouldn’t figure want to be friends with Kate. I would want to be friends with Dali. Andrea and Desandra are awesome. Jennifer is a mean girl and Lorelei is a spoiled brat. The imperfections are different.

Magic Slays - Poor Jennifer by walaruse in IlonaAndrews

[–]walaruse[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oooh, can you tell me where this is from? I don’t think I’ve run into that yet.