I definitely need a Tohru in my life. I can't cook for shit and I hate cleaning - laughs- I did the dishes today, and hated it. But I do what needs to be done lol.

Aww I love cooking! I'd love to cook for someone. I've been on my own these past few days so cooking for myself is such a bore. I love baking even more through. And then eating all the sweets, I have a tough time sharing those...

-innocent smile-

Dishes can be annoying but better to stay on top then end up with a pile. I hate going to bed knowing they're waiting for me. Getting em done ASAP gives me such a clear mind. Almost zen. Almost.

I'd offer to cook if you cleaned but you might not even clean. -sticks tongue out-

Oh, I would clean if I had someone cooking for me. I will do many things for food things I'm not proud of. Like cleaning. -chuckles-

I can make mac n cheese, and ramen noodles, and sandwiches... And cereal. Take out is my best friend. I'm basically Yuki and Shigure. Haha. I once paid my aunt $20 to clean my apartment for her and cook me food because I was so busy that day when I came home I didn't want to move.

I'm a terrible person haha.

Haha well then I'd be happy to make you a nice four course meal if I didn't have to touch a stupid dish or vacuum. At the same time cooking every night is awful, I still live with my folks (despite closer to 30 than 20 bleh) so we all alternate chores and cooking and anyone who cooks gets out of dish duty that night. Phew.

Those aren't meals you cook, silly. Last night I made roasted chicken with garlic mashed potatoes and brown sugar glazed carrots with a demi-glaze wine reduction. So good. And the night before that it was a dish from Argentina which was very good and one I hadn't tried before. The kitchen can be your friend, I swear! It doesn't hurt, though I almost took off a finger a few weeks back...but that's not important haha. But you clearly need a cute Tohru to help out in exchange for rent. Hmmm...though that sounds a little suspicious.

But if you're working, I get not having the energy to cook or clean, that is rough.

Aww you're not terrible! You're just a human with finite energy. :)

Nothing wrong with loving with your family, everyone has there own situation. I don't judge. As for that meal I didn't understand most of what you said but it sounds delicious! I'm all thumbs when it comes to cooking. I can write a term paper in one night and ace it no problem. But cooking? Hahahahaha nice joke.

If I could hire the girl for free then I'd be able to afford it lol. Adulting sucks so much, u want to be 12 again not 25.

I've been spending my last few days job hunting because my last three jobs I've had to leave due to discrimination. I'm transgender and in Ohio, it's not that easy being "out"

I was close to moving out but it fell apart. One of these days. I have lived on my own so I know the struggle of keeping it all together though.

You need to eat better, it fuels your brain! Good food makes your body feel good. Though I am a sucker for junk food...and yeah I still feel like I'm 14 or 15 and it's like....noooope not even close to that. Time is so crazy! Like where did the Myspace days go and how did we get here?

Dang, that's awful. I was fired due to discrimination too. Companies are very cruel and cold. I'm sorry you had to go through three jobs. Any chance of moving out of state or do you need to save up funds before that happens (hence the job)? I don't mean to pry if this is personal but how do your employers find out? Is that something they can tell or is it something you disclose? I assume Ohio has the 'at will' employment that can fire you at any point? I had thought that kind of discrimination was protected by some kind of law but it sounds like laws haven't come close to catching up with today's issues.

Everyone who knows me tells me to eat better and I'm just like "But why" I have the philosophy that I'm gonna die someday anyways, I might as well enjoy the food I'm putting into my body. I don't like most fruits or veggies, so I simply don't eat much of either.

As for the Ohio laws I'm honestly not sure. I wasn't fired from any of those jobs, I quit due to side remarks and underhanded threats that I reported multiple times and they all got ignored. So I had no choice but to leave. There are people in Ohio who support LGBT but the majority of the state either doesn't understand or doesn't tolerate it. I'm saving up to move back to Cali but I need a job to do so. Also, to pay bills. Haha. I'm planning to go back to school to, get my teaching degree.

I've been on hormones for 9 months so looking at me, people get confused as to whether I'm a boy or girl. I'm transitioning from female to male so I basically look like a twelve year old boy. It's lovely. But I get asked a lot of personal questions, I'm basically an open book honestly. I don't mind talking about things I just never usually initiate talking about myself :)

What about drinking your fruits and veggies? It's not the best way but I think it's better than nothing at all.

Yes, come to the west coast, most of us are tolerant/progressive. :) I'm sorry those jobs didn't do anything help or protect you. They're not worth your effort or time. Paying bills isn't easy in CA I hear. A teaching degree huh? Do you know what subject you'd be looking into?

Ohhh, I see. Thanks for disclosing. I'm totally interested to learn more where I can about other people and their experiences. I think understanding is the best thing humans can do for one another. I hope the transition is as smooth as it can be for you, I can't imagine how taxing that's gotta be mentally and physically. If there's anything I can do, let me know. :)

I tried those v8 things, they're totally nasty. As for CA, it is very expensive but so worth it. I lived in LA for almost two years and I gotta say I FL in love with the city. It's the most wonderful place, in my opinion. I can't wait to move back there.

The transition is going well actually thank you :) I have my rough days but for the most part I've never been happier.

I hope you do get back to LA, it's only a matter of time. :)

I'm glad you know what will make you happy and that you're going after it, so few people make the big leap to do so.

Well I figured, I could live my life miserable or happy.

I chose to be happy.

Exactly. Life could be cut short, not need to waste it on negative feelings, that's a lesson that took me too long to learn.

Yeah I feel you, haha. Oh hey, did you want me to start? I totally can if need be.

If you wanted to start, you can totally go for it. :) I have an intro post to make but then I was gonna get to ours. So if you wanna crank it out, be my guest. Did we figure out a general post size?

Nah I don't think we did. I'll just wing it, I usually can post anywhere from 2-10 paragraphs depending on my muse.

Okie dokie, post as much as you'd like then. -laughs-

And thanks for starting us off. -bows-

Not a problem at all, the starter is up and I hope you like it :)

Thank you~!

I love it.

I'm gonna grab lunch (making your specialty mac n cheese hehe) and then I'll get my intro done and then you're next on the list. :)

Well thank you :)

And right haha enjoy that!

I didn't really enjoy it haha but I needed to eat something. -rubs neck-

I'm also running low on groceries so there's also that haha.