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Post by Cleo Saintclair on Apr 28, 2020 12:43:24 GMT
"Okay cool, 50/50 isn't as much as I thought, I was imagining you traveling a whole lot more for some reason." She said. "I love that you use your architecture skills in your life, that's really cool. Let's see, my dream backyard. I would love lots of plants. Flowers and pretty plants as well as edibles. My own little garden paradise. I also imagine a pool, definitely with a hot tub. And a fire pit sounds amazing!" She dreamed.
"I'd love for my home to be the place where my friends and family typically gather, I love to be the host and want people to be happy and comfortable in my home."
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Post by Parker Domino on Apr 28, 2020 19:43:00 GMT
"Yeah I think the first like 7 months of it I just didn't go home for a while, but then I needed a break to come up with ideas and research. I try to post on the blog at least once a week so I make sure I have enough content to fill the research time, or I'll write about the planning parts." Parker explained.
"Sounds like you're like me, you just want to create the ultimate party space," Parker said cheerfully, "If there's one skill that I really found amazing while traveling, it's about hospitality around the world. It's crazy cool to see how people take care of people and show appreciation in different places. I think that's my favorite part besides cool buildings."
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Post by Cleo Saintclair on Apr 30, 2020 15:02:01 GMT
"I do love a fun get-together with friends. I'm not big into the 'party with tons of strangers' and 'drink til you drop' sorts of parties. But I absolutely love hosting parties with friends or family." She told him. "So yes, I'd say I'd definitely love the perfect space to host gatherings."
"That's honestly really cool that you get to see so much of the world and experience things like that. It's amazing to me how different people live but also still finding the threads that connect all of us."
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Post by Parker Domino on Apr 30, 2020 21:04:39 GMT
"Mmmm that sounds so nice," Parker said happily.
"Do you have a big family for these gatherings? I only have my one sister but I have like a dozen cousins, though most of them don't live nearby. I love a good chill hangout surrounded by people I care about, it's my favorite thing," Parker said.
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Post by Cleo Saintclair on Apr 30, 2020 21:28:14 GMT
"I have a step-brother and step-sister, but I don't really think of them as 'step' as well as my dad and mom, or step-mom I guess. I don't know my real mom. I also don't know anyone else from my dad's side. But I have a few aunts and uncles from my step-mom and cousins. We don't get together too often though." She explained.
"I'd likely mostly have friend get-togethers...except for holidays and then it would just be my immediate family." She laughed a little. "Anyway, that was probably more info than you needed." She said with a little chuckle.
"Speaking of holidays, do you have a favorite?" She asked.
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Post by Parker Domino on Apr 30, 2020 23:04:07 GMT
"Awww it sounds like you're really close. Do you get to see them often? My parents don't live too far away and I go visit my sister in Boston sometimes, but also Boston has the best soups ever." Parker said, "And nah, I like hearing about you, there's nothing better than listening to people's stories. I literally live for that stuff." he added with a light laugh.
"Hmmm me favorite holiday has to be Talk like a Pirate day! Because pirates are just that awesome, arrrr!" Parker said, with his goofy pirate accent. Then he switched back to his normal voice, "Also this sounds super cheesy and I'm not proud to admit it but I love Valentine's day. Yeah, I get that it's a commercial hallmark holiday and all but there's just something really fun about watching couples do their thing. and there's so much love in the air. The ones that do the over the top stuff feels like watching a movie"
"I send my mom a valentine's day bouquet and chocolates every year!" he added proudly. "Oh and also the best chocolate sales are the ones after valentine's day. It's better than the easter and halloween sales because that's when I can get the fancy chocolates in bulk. Also it's really funny to send the biggest teddy bears you can find to your friends out of the blue." Parker added cheekily.
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Post by Cleo Saintclair on May 1, 2020 18:08:03 GMT
"They live in Sacramento so I get to see them every few weeks at least. It's nice not being TOO too far." She explained.
She laughed brightly at his pirate accent. "What day even is 'talk like a pirate day'?" She asked with a laugh.
"Aww, that so sweet that you send your mom stuff every year. I bet she loves that." She laughed at the idea of sending giant teddy bears to his friends. "Oh my gosh, I'd laugh so hard. I should do something like that. I love to do unexpected things for my friends. Whether that's a surprise treat or a giant teddy bear, it's all so fun." She laughed again at the idea.
"My favorites are Christmas and Halloween. Like you said about Valentines Day, there is so much love and hope in the air around Christmas. I love the magic of the season." She said dreamily. "And Halloween is just fun! I love to dress up and go hang out with people and see everyone's creative costumes."
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Post by Parker Domino on May 1, 2020 22:24:51 GMT
"September 19th! But if you really believe, you can make it any day," Parker said. "I just really love holidays, or any reason to celebrate something. But who doesn't love a stuffed animal just showing up at your door? Even if it's from a friend. So that's why I like to celebrate the little holidays too, because life should be about celebration."
"So here's something about me, I don't know crap about being romantic, like at all," Parker admitted, "But I do know a lot about being funny and ironic and sometimes it comes across as romance. So like I'm terrible at planning fancy dates with all the roses and picking a dress for you and a surprise date and stuff, also I'm like really bad at keeping stuff like that a surprise because I'd get excited and just spill the beans." he confessed.
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Post by Cleo Saintclair on May 2, 2020 15:05:59 GMT
Cleo laughed brightly, her voice animated and excited. "Funny and ironic is awesome." She told him. "If I'm with someone I love then what matters is the gesture and that they do something that represents themselves and how they feel. If I expected something that was out of character then I don't think I'd be showing my love very well. Everyone shows their love differently. It doesn't have to fall into a specific category or what the media tells us is the 'right way'. The real right way, is your way. Don't you think?" She said happily.
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Post by Parker Domino on May 2, 2020 18:40:21 GMT
"Wow... Cleo I'm just... smiling so much right now, " Parker told her. "I always thought I was just super weird because everyone always said what love is supposed to look and feel like but I've never seen that," he admitted. "I mean when I get these crazy ideas to like show up with a boombox or something, it's more because it's a funny movie reference than because I feel all gushy. I don't know what that says about love languages or anything, but I just really like to see people I care about laughing and smiling, like all the time."
"I hope I didn't just totally scare you off"
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Post by Cleo Saintclair on May 2, 2020 19:02:21 GMT
Cleo laughed again. "Not at all! Definitely didn't scare me off. Also movie references are the best! I love movies!" She said happily.
After a moment she sighed, a happy and contented sound. "You're really cool Parker." She told him.
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Post by Parker Domino on May 2, 2020 19:10:45 GMT
"I'll straight up admit that a lot of my ideas are inspired by movies, not because I think them up myself," Parker said with a laugh, "I think you're really amazing Cleo. I smile a lot when I'm with you, and that's the most important thing for me."
"I just want to smile next to you and see all the beautiful things in the world, cherry blossoms, mountain views, beaches of pink sand and turqouise blue water... say how do you feel about ice castles? Are you a hot weather or cold weather type person?" Parker asked.
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Post by Cleo Saintclair on May 2, 2020 20:03:14 GMT
There was a gentle, breathless little laugh from Cleo’s side of the pod. “I’m sorry, I just can’t stop smiling.” She said, clearing her throat to be able to answer his question.
“Oh that’s a tough question. Ice castles sound amazing! I like getting all bundled up. I also don’t mind the heat, especially dry heat. If it gets too humid then I’ll definitely take cold over heat.” She said with a smile in her voice.
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Post by Parker Domino on May 3, 2020 1:13:11 GMT
"So either weather but low humidity, that's pretty doable. I just like anything near water. Doesn't matter the temperature or the type of water. Waterfalls, rivers, beaches, I'm all for it." Parker said, "But I do really love ice castles and hey I've got this handy dandy cozy scarf this really pretty girl gave me," Parker added cheekily, "I've always wanted to learn how to build an igloo. I know that's so random, but it just sounds really awesome. I spent the night in an ice hotel in Iceland once and it was the coolest thing ever."
"What's funny is I always thought I'd elope if I ever got married," Parker told her. "The whole falling in love on tv thing kinda changes that whole plan, but at least my mom wouldn't kill me for eloping. That means I'd just have to plan an even more epic honeymoon. What would your dream honeymoon look like?"
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Post by Cleo Saintclair on May 3, 2020 1:44:53 GMT
Cleo laughed brightly. "Well I'm glad the scarf will come in handy then." She said. "Oh I've hard of that ice hotel! I can't believe you've been there! What an incredible experience that must have been!" She said enthusiastically.
"My dream honeymoon huh?" she said thoughtfully and there was crunch as she bit into an egg roll while she thought. "I go back and forth. Sometimes I imagine an all inclusive resort on a beach where we can spend our day just soaking each other in. Other times I think it would be fun to explore somewhere new I've never been, like Venice or Portugal. And every once in a while I just think how much fun it would be to hop around to a bunch of different theme parks." she said with a little laugh.
"You?"
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Post by Parker Domino on May 3, 2020 2:54:50 GMT
"Ok theme parks sounds like the coolest idea I've never thought of! Believe it or not, out of all the places I've been, I've never been to Disneyland," Parker said with a laugh. "And I know that's insane because it's like right there, but it just never felt right to just roll up on my own. I wouldn't know what to do with myself and it's not like I can find locals to hang out with! My parents never took us as kids because my dad hates waiting in long lines."
"Well I always planned on traveling with someone in a completely new place before proposing to them, but this whole propose to get out of here thing puts a wrench in that plan," Parker said with a laugh. "You really learn a lot about people when you're stuck together somewhere new. I think I'm going to have to roll with theme parks as my new favorite dream honeymoon idea."
"What's your opinion on rollercoasters?"
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Post by Cleo Saintclair on May 3, 2020 3:09:40 GMT
Cleo gave a dramatic faux gasp when he said he had never been to Disneyland. "You haven't!? Parker, you have to go!" She said happily. "I will agree though, I wouldn't want to go solo, it's much better with other people! Oh I'm loving this idea right now." She said, getting giddy.
"I love rollercoasters! Except for the old wooden ones, I've been on too many of those that have been way too bumpy and rough of a ride and literally left me walking out in pain. But other than that, I'm in for any of the big rides!" She said enthusiastically.
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Post by Parker Domino on May 3, 2020 21:26:16 GMT
Parker laughed, "I haven't been on the old wooden type before, but I want to try one just to say I have, I think there's some up in the midwest. I'll bring a pillow for my butt! This is making me realize I need to do more US based traveling." he said thoughtfully. "My sister says I'm weird because I like the feeling of going up a rollercoaster really slowly, like right before the crazy drop. I get a real good adrenaline kick out of it,"
"If I go to a theme park, I want to be on as many rides as possible so it's like a go go go type of thing, we can snack on granola bars as walk between coasters! I do really love soft pretzels though, but I swear they taste better at a fair or park and stuff like that. "
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Post by Cleo Saintclair on May 3, 2020 21:41:35 GMT
Cleo laughed. "That doesn't make you crazy, that makes you fun! And awesome! It can be such a drag to try to go to a theme park with someone who is afraid of heights. Of course I don't blame them, but also...kinda throwin' off my groove." She said with another little laugh.
"And I one-hundred percent like to go on as many rides as I can while I'm there! Gotta get my money's worth!" She said enthusiastically. "We'll make a deal, we'll take turns being the one to stand in line and the one to grab the grub so we can eat before getting on the next coaster."
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Post by Parker Domino on May 3, 2020 22:26:27 GMT
"Now you're talking! That's exactly why it sucks to go to these things alone! You can't tag team and then you miss out on all the cool snacks! I really love that you're into thrills, Cleo, I don't think people give fearlessness enough credit sometimes," Parker said. "I'm only afraid of one thing that I know of, and that's making my mama mad. She doesn't get mad easily, but I've never met someone who could hold a grudge longer. I think she'd like you a lot, you're like the perfect girl that any guy would be lucky to bring home to his mama."
"Do you have a favorite fun park food?"
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