Ah yeah, I see that. Personally to me it’s just leaves, people need to take themselves less seriously.
But specifically I’m talking about in The Haunting of Bly Manor when Dani is making a big thing about how she loves London and how she hasn’t figured out tea yet and how “where she came from” it was in a pitcher with lemons and such and I just.. find that so.. uncomfortable.
When I was in England (though to be fair I spent most of my time in my aunts house not seeing anyone other than my aunt and cousin), I tried to blend in? When I was in Singapore and Thailand I also tried to do the same thing? Hell, I did the same thing in Canada. Like my point is when I’m somewhere foreign like that I don’t do stuff that’ll draw attention to the fact that I’m foreign like bringing up, outside of being asked specifically (”how are you liking…?”), differences and things I don’t completely get?
One of the things I learned from travelling is that I got over being embarassed about being American, but I also feel like it’s just entirely obnoxious when people make a big deal of that stuff.
But yeah, I also find it very annoying when people don’t stop talking about literally anything they take pride in related to their country. Don’t get me wrong, I think patriotism is great as long as you acknowledge your country’s flaws, but sometimes you’ve just got to tone it down, you know?
send me some numbers and i’ll share my answers to the below! 💐🌻
your favourite playlist (made by yourself or someone else)
how many houseplants in your room, and what kinds are they?
your favourite “grounding” activity (anything that involves using the hands/doesn’t involve “spacing out” or escapism – something like gardening, knitting, dancing, cooking)
an account on social media whose posts make you smile
5 tv shows that cheer you up
how you get relaxed when you’re struggling to sleep
your favourite board game
if you were going to write a non-fiction book on any topic, what would it be?
a quote that you would consider getting tattooed or putting in a frame
something you’ve created in the last year that you’re proud of (a playlist, a piece of art, some writing, a craft hobby, a social media account, etc)
a tip or hack you’ve learned that makes cleaning or tidying easier
if you could make a candle that smelt like anything, what would you pick?
the last so-bad-it’s-good joke you heard
an artist (of any kind) whose work you look forward to seeing
the last tv episode that made you laugh out loud
how you wake your body up when it’s feeling tired, achy or needs a stretch
a bath, shower, beauty or toiletry product that makes you feel revived, or that you always re-order when it’s running out
a book series you can always escape in
the sport or exercise you enjoy the most, and what’s helped you get better at it
a skill you’ve picked up in the past few years
a youtube video you find useful, entertaining or relaxing
if you were going to dye your hair any colour of the rainbow, what would you choose?
the book you just finished and what you thought (no spoilers!)
describe the most wacky, weird and wonderful at-home outfit you’ve put together
a game you’re playing that takes your mind off things
the film you watched most recently that you could watch again and again
your favourite flavour and brand of tea
a good-will story you’ve heard on the news that’s made you feel hopeful
a favourite easy recipe: 5 ingredients or less, or takes less than 30 min to make
a song that makes you want to have a boogie round your bedroom
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