Please NYP, I’m accepting both items and diamonds!
Some items I’m looking for are:

• botanists bag
• Celestial cathedral veil
• celestial flower bouquet
• dancing daisy flower parasol
• heiress tea party bow
• starlight cardigan
• starlight tshirt
• whimsy witch dark sisters coven hat
• whimsy witch hexed bodice
• cookie cutter loafers
• starlight sneaks
• peppermint princess skirt
• Whimsy witch spells and encantarions skirt
• blossoming dewdrop skirt

I am willing to add diamonds and items for the more expensive items.
Items for trade:

• 3 mini skirts
• 1 ruffle velvet mini skirt
• 2 real life mermaid
• 1 cherry blossom rare bloom skirt
• 1 midnight strike popstar performance skirt
• 2 pleated skirt
• 1 cottage princess
• 1 ballroom entrance
• 4 snuggly reindeer slippers
• 1 glittering jelly platforms
• 1 kingly kicks
• 1 cherry blossom sandals
• 1 carol of the elves booties
• 1 cherry blossom fan
• 1 polar cutie fur leg warmers
• 1 iced gingerbread earrings
• 1 oversized summer shirt
• 1 American flag
• 1 Canadian flag
• 1 winter snow globe
• 1 summer fantasy goddess veil
• 1 miss lady rose bodice
• 1 arachnofabulous earrings
• 2 warm winter lantern
• 2 fuzzy warm hat
• 7 sparkly candy cane ears
• 1 translucent heart sunglasses
• 1 oof head
• 1 stars and moon pendant
• 1 bloxy award
• 1 Ices UFO
• 2 soft plush antlers
• 1 bat earrings
• 4 polar bear beret cap
• 1 fuzzy bracelet
• 1 mask hoop earrings
• 1 beasty snow antlers
• 1 nomnom chocolate bar
• 1 droopy elf ears
• 1 gone with the wind hairband
• 4 glittering Noel bows
• 2 light up ornament necklace
• 2 midnight strikes popstar astral bow
• 1 classic ghost costume
• 5 reindeer crossbody
• 2 magical fairy lights
• 1 long elegant gloves
• 1 sewer rat
• 1 dear dollie gloves
• 4 merry sparkly dress
• 4 sparkly Christmas bell earrings
• 1 personal snow flurry
• 5 crisp air puffy jacket
• 1 stocking bows
• 1 billowing cape
• 1 Mardi Gras 2020 balloon
• 1 Christmas celebration headband
• 1 dreamy earrings

All the normal things in life are getting harder: Harder to cook for my family and smell the food and know they get to eat it and I can't. Harder to grocery shop & see all the pastries, chips, cookies, desserts that I want but can't have. Harder to pack my kids' lunches having to smell the peanut butter butter and the bread that I want so badly. Harder to walk around the mall when I smell the pizza shop, Subway, cookies baking, pretzels, popcorn from the movies knowing I can't have it. It's harder to buy snacks for my family and see them sitting in the cupboards waiting to be eaten by them. Harder to look at the food hoard Ive created. I've had to buy 2 additional freezers because I hoard bread, bagels, lean cuisine dinners, desserts, candy bars, Crumbl Cookies but never eat them. Harder to know my family is out at a restaurant eating good food while I eat canned chicken with sugar free BBQ sauce and veggies. I am miserable. Absolutely miserable. Restriction feels amazing, yet at the same time it is misery..how can that be? I want to recover, but I don't.... I am so conflicted and tormented. I could scream. I could cry. I see an eating disorder specialized therapist Monday. I don't know what will come of it. At a 14 BMI, I need to make a decision quick. Recover or not. I just don't know if I can give up this coping mechanism. I love it and hate it.

so i woke up today and had extreme mental hunger. the night prior i wanted peanut butter but did not honor it. this morning i wanted it 10x more than last night so i ate some then saw an oatmeal raisin cookie my dad bought from a bakery yesterday. then i wanted some protein bars. ate those. then i wanted pretzel chips. ate those. more items too! all tasty. had to go to school after that; basically i ate 2900 calories in the first hour i was up lol, plus lunch bringing me at <3500 calories for the day so far. and you know what?? i'm not at ALL full. bloated yes but my stomach feels empty??? i don't feel guilty for eating all this because i'm trying to recover and i have EH episodes 3-4/7 days of the week. i'm just wondering why i'm not full or feeling sick after all this. normal people without ed's couldn't eat this much while i know for a fact that once i hit 9000-10000 calories i finally feel satisfied and don't want other food. is anyone else like this? i'm planning on eating more once i get home before i go shopping with my mom haha i just want food today! i'm actually happy about this)

PayPal goods/services. I may be out but I'll respond as soon as I'm able. $5.00 shipping. Scents are kept in a dark closet. I reuse packaging and I ship on the weekends. I normally enclose extras as well. RIS = received in swap. Direct = obtained directly from brand. Minimum $8
Bath/body (shipping will be $6)
Cocoa Pink Argan Therapy Replenishing Serum 1oz - Buttercream Praline, direct Notes of creamy French vanilla buttercream frosting meets smashed sugared pralines and cream. Argan Oil has shown to help with strengthening, and to achieve overall healthy hair. Argan Oil is non-greasy and non-oily and has become popular as a hair treatment to repair and heal damaged hair. It has the ability to naturally hydrate and to help stop frizziness, fly-away and hard to control, unmanageable hair. It is excellent for locking in moisture and improving shine and luster. Tried once, $5.50. Dropper bottle, so there was no direct contact with product.
Fae Fragrance - Ocean Water linen spray 1oz, direct Coconut husk, pitaya nectar, Sicilian lemon, geranium, oakmoss, sandalwood, and sugarcane. Tried twice, $3.50
Pretties For your Face - Cashmere Petals 2oz body mist, direct A complex blend of white grapefruit, soft bergamot, frosted pearl, French periwinkle, winter amaryllis, tea rose, cashmere shea, warm cedar, and amber musk. Tried once, $4
Miscellaneous bath/body
Goose Creek - Warm Sugar Donut lotion 8.4 oz, direct Enjoy the sweet and savory aroma of a warm, Sugared donut. Notes - Cinnamon Sugar, Fries Dough, Vanilla Bean, Sugar. Used once, reducer cap on bottle so no direct contact with product, $3
Full sizes
BPAL Supposed to be a Pretzel 5ml Oil "… but also kinda smells like popcorn?" RIS, tried once, $16
Black Baccara (now Amorphous) - Pumpkin Cake 15ml edp Pumpkin cake, vanilla frosting, and caramel brûlée drizzle. RIS, slight dip, $30. (Shipping will be $6)
Epically Epic - Strawberry Grapefruit 7ml oil roller Notes as titled. RIS, a little over 3/4 full. $9
Hexennacht - Fluffernutter 5ml oil roller Marshmallow fluff, peanut butter cookies, peanut butter, and a sticky drizzle of honey. RIS, tried once, $12
Hexennacht - Funhouse dram from Ajevie Weathered ipe boardwalk planks, rice krispy squares, honey-drizzled ice cream in waffle cones, kettle corn, funnel cakes, donut holes, cardamom, coconut, incense. RIS, tried once, $7
Laurel and June - Christmas Cheer 5ml edp spray, direct Honey almond, vanilla, pine needles, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, cranberries. Tried once, $8.50
Nui Cobalt - The Bees' Carnival 5ml oil roller Like Ferris wheel lights against a twilight sky, it’s a playful arrangement of vivid notes to tickle your fancy. Cotton candy spun from crystallized honey, fresh leaves of lemon verbena, blue raspberry drizzle, and a grounding smolder of sweet myrrh. Wear to encourage frivolity, relieve tension, and restore your sense of humor. Fill slightly below top of label, has Nui Cobalt rollerball top, $15
Pulp Fragrance - Bedsheet Ghost 4.5ml oil roller, direct via Ajevie Crisp freshly-ironed white sheets & a pumpkin pail full of Halloween candy, over a haunted honey musk base. Tried twice, $18
Sixteen92 - Party at the Moon Tower 6ml oil White cupcakes with popping candy frosting, spiked punch, faded sunscreen, lake breeze, a distant Summer bonfire. RIS, slight dip, fill still above label, $14
Smelly Yeti - Orange You Glad it's Christmas 7.4 ml oil, direct Orange and mint - the best flavors of Christmas combined! Candy cane peppermint meets sweet tangerine with soft and creamy white chocolate. A light and fresh fragrance which is sure to make spirits bright. Tried once, $14
Stereoplasm - Ballroom Cat 3.4 ml oil roller, direct Hot pink organza, French 75, fuchsia, grapefruit, designer leather. Tried once, $10 (I put a home made small label on the front of the bottle with the name, due to the new bottles missing the names)
Stereoplasm - Crinoline 5.5ml oil roller, direct Linen extrait de parfum, ash lye, blue lace macaron,.white tea, hazelnut truffle, peppermint, almond petit fours. Tried once, $15 (I put a home made small label on the front of the bottle with the name, due to the new bottles missing the names)
Samples - will be tried once, unless otherwise noted
Fae-Tal Attraction Perfumery - Marshmallow Snow 2ml oil sample, direct Strawberries and snowflakes made of marshmallow fluff, treading softly through the woods, this is a sweet treat for the senses that, like Goldilocks' favorite, is juuuuust right. It's deep, velvety and lush, and perfect for any weather. Fir Balsam Absolute, Marshmallow, Amyris Wood, and Ylang Ylang. Tried once, $5.
Haus of Gloi - Superfreak oil slink sample, direct Rich vanilla, heady incense and a trace of red wine. Tried once, $2
Hexennacht - I ♥ the 80’s oil slink sample, Ajevie A Lisa Frank-esque powerhouse: tuberose, orange blossom, white amber, bubblegum, suntan oil, Aquanet hairspray, gummy worms, & fruit-scented erasers. Tried once, $3
Laurel and June - Winter Woods 2ml edp spray sample, direct Soft spruce, myrrh, frankincense, winter berries. Never tried, $3
Pineward - Hayride 1.8ml sample spray Hay, hot cocoa, vanilla, sweet vernalgrass, bison grass, acorn nut bread, nutmeg, cardamom, spikenard, raisin, tonka, oakmoss. RIS, tried once, a little over half full. $3
Pulp - First Date slink sample, Ajevie.Glassy cherry-orange lip gloss, a sprinkle of cocoa powder over a vanilla milkshake, & a hint of softly-sweet, clean skin musk. Tried once, $3
Stereoplasm - Clean Weather Girl 1.3 ml oil roller, direct Vanilla, coconut, bergamot, Sicilian lemon, orange blossom. Tried once, $5 (I put a home made small label on the front of the bottle with the name, due to the new bottles missing the names)
Stereoplasm new (never tried) 0.5ml doll samples - ($3 each, or can do all 4 for $10)
In Pace in Fiora.- Bougainvillea, wisteria covered stone walls, green leaves, blossoming black locust tree, sun-baked sampietrini, orange blossom honey, a cotton dress.
World's Fair - Plum brandy, genisteae, melted steel, powdered porcelain, glass
Hyacinthian - Dry blackberry, dirty black leather, incense, old stone, stone salt, ylang ylang
Wilde - Sugared black plums, scorching brandy, clove, a dollop of spiced vanilla cream, spilled ink, sharp wit, lingering cologne.

I really, truly, want to recover. I want to be free of my ED. I have struggled with binge/restrict cycles for the past 10 years. This year, my restricting got to the point that I was diagnosed with anorexia-restricting type (atypical) and I am finally getting help which I am so, happy and relieved for. It's been a long time.
I began the process of recovery a few weeks ago when my dr diagnosed me, and since then, feel as though I have *binged* 3 times. Prior to this I haven't binged in maybe a year or two...it's really been mostly restriction and anorexia behaviors.
I can't tell if I'm binging again, or if this is extreme hunger. I don't "plan" it like I used to plan binges..it's more that, I'm just so hungry that I keep eating and eating and eating. It's always after dinner, even if I've eaten 3 meals and 2 snacks during the day. Right now I just had an episode of extreme hunger, and I really felt hungry the whole time, but now that it's done I feel so full and just don't know how to cope with this feeling of fullness. Likewise, most of what I consume during these extreme hunger episodes is peanut butter! Peanut butter from the jar, nut butter cookies, pb pretzel nuggets, bananas with pb, and all of these things all once, so the calorie count ends up being astronomical.
Is this binging or extreme hunger? Should I honor these episodes and just go with it, or should I try to hold back? I definitely feel like I need to "compensate" when this happens but that just leads to more restriction. I work with an ED nutritionist who has me on a meal plan, and I feel SO guilty for going off the rails with it when this happens! On days that I don't have extreme hunger I don't even meet my meal plan requirements, so maybe that's why I'm over-eating?
I don't know what to do. I'm feeling so discouraged and like I just want to go back to straight-up restriction, even though what I really want is recovery. Does anybody have a similar story they can share or knowledge to impart? Was your extreme hunger similar in type and frequency? Did it go away? Did it cause rapid weight gain? Did you honor it or not honor it?
Thank you <3

Afternoon all :) I've got a handful of recipe cards to give away!
DIYs

• Butter Churn
• Coconut Juice
• Floral Swag
• Glowing-Moss Statue
• Glowing-Moss Wreath
• Golden Bathtub
• Jungle Wall
• Medium Wooden Partition
• Project Table
• Round Glowing-Moss Rug
• Vine Garland
• Woven-Vines Hat

Cooking

• Baked Potatoes x2
• Bread Gratin
• Cherry Tart
• Coconut Pudding
• Cookies
• Frosted Pretzels
• Mixed-Fruits Pie
• Mushroom Pizza
• Orange Pie
• Peach Tart
• Pear Jam
• Pear Tart
• Pumpkin Curry
• Pumpkin Scones x2 x3
• Salad x2
• Salad-Stuffed Tomato
• Snack Bread
• Sugar Crepe
• Tomato Bagel Sandwich
• Tomato Juice
• Veggie Cookies
• Veggie Crepe

Please comment with which ones you'd like, and I'll be in touch :)

Shrekmas For Village Idots

Shrekmas brings a whimsical twist to the traditional Christmas celebration, inspired by the beloved characters and settings from the Shrek movies. Here's a festive glimpse into how Christmas might unfold in the world of Shrek:

1. Decorations:
   • Ogre-sized Christmas trees adorned with swamp-themed decorations like mud pies, swamp grass garlands, and firefly lights.
   • Instead of snow, the ground is covered in "swamp snow" made of green tinsel and glitter.
   • Gingerbread houses shaped like Shrek's swamp shack, complete with gumdrop swamps and cookie mud puddles.
2. Feast Fit for an Ogre:
   • The Shrekmas feast features hearty dishes like roasted turkey legs, swamp stew with dragon carrots, and gingerbread men shaped like Gingy.
   • Swamp-themed desserts include mudslide cakes, swamp water punch with gummy bugs, and "ogre-sized" gingerbread cookies.
3. Costumes and Characters:
   • Shrek and Fiona dress up as Mr. and Mrs. Claus, with Shrek donning a red hat and belly pad, and Fiona sporting a green dress with a wreath made of wildflowers.
   • Donkey adds his own flair to the festivities with a reindeer costume, complete with antlers and jingle bells.
   • Puss in Boots entertains with his swashbuckling charm, dressed as a Christmas pirate with a Santa hat perched atop his feathered hat.
4. Activities and Traditions:
   • Swamp sleigh rides pulled by Donkey and Dragon, with the sleigh decorated in layers of swamp grass and twinkling lights.
   • Decorating "ogre-sized" gingerbread men with swamp-themed frosting and candy toppings.
   • Caroling with a Shrek twist, singing holiday songs with lyrics rewritten to include references to swamp life and fairy tale adventures.
5. Gift-Giving:
   • Instead of traditional gift wrapping, presents are nestled in layers of swamp leaves and tied with vines or ribbons made of swamp grass.
   • Shrek and Fiona exchange gifts that reflect their love for adventure and each other, such as a map of new swamp territories or a book of fairy tale recipes.
6. Spirit of Shrekmas:
   • Shrekmas is not just about presents and feasting; it's a time for friends and family to come together, celebrate their quirks and differences, and embrace the magic of unlikely friendships.
   • The holiday embodies the message of acceptance, love, and finding joy in life's unconventional moments, just like Shrek and his beloved swamp.

Shrekmas brings a touch of ogre charm and fairy tale fun to the Christmas season, reminding everyone that even in a swampy twist of holiday traditions, the spirit of love and togetherness shines brightly.

Green Onion Layer Casserole (Shrekmas)

Here's a fun and festive "Green Onion Layer Casserole" recipe inspired by Shrekmas:
Ingredients:

• 6 large green onions
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup crushed buttery crackers (such as Ritz)
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• Optional: chopped bacon bits for topping

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
2. Trim the ends of the green onions and chop them finely, separating the white and green parts.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped white parts of the green onions, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly combined.
4. In a separate bowl, mix the crushed buttery crackers with melted butter until the crumbs are coated evenly.
5. Spread half of the green onion mixture evenly in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
6. Sprinkle half of the buttery cracker crumbs over the green onion mixture.
7. Repeat the layers with the remaining green onion mixture and buttery cracker crumbs.
8. If desired, sprinkle chopped bacon bits over the top of the casserole for an extra savory touch.
9. Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
10. Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.

This Green Onion Layer Casserole is a deliciously savory dish that captures the flavors of Shrek's swampy home in a festive and comforting way. Enjoy it as a side dish during your Shrekmas celebrations!

Number of People in household: 1
Pets: 1 cat, 1 betta fish
Average Monthly Grocery Budget: $500 + $150 restaurant allowance
Dietary Restrictions: None
Occupation: Social Work & Safety Consultant
Location: NYC, USA
Stores I typically shop at: Foodtown, Farmer’s Market, Murray’s Cheese, Tan Tin Hung
DAY ONE:
9:15AM Half cup of coffee. Remote work day but I have appointments. Not much time to ease into the morning.
9:30AM: Siggy’s guava yogurt two days shy of expiration, taken to eat on the train.
12:45PM: Scallion rice roll from Cheong Fun Cart in between a doctor visit and a stop to take in my friend’s mail while they’re out of town.
3:00PM: Super Duper Green juice from Juice Generation
7:30PM: Leftover asparagus quiche I made a couple days ago. Toast with ricotta and lemon jam. Grapefruit kombucha.
9:15PM: Brown butter chocolate chip cookie
DAY 2
11:45AM: No time for lunch today, I had sleep for breakfast. Paneer tikka dhaba from Lucky Dhaba to start the day. Side of Aanda curry, a mild green sauce, rice, and paratha. Mango lassi.
5:30pm: Three raspberry linzer cookies and a peppermint tea.
8:30: Grits prima vera, using up my remaining asparagus, Swiss chard, and bell peppers. Roast the asparagus and peppers, sautee the chard in plenty of garlic. Parmesan cheese, butter, and cracked black pepper.
DAY THREE:
9:00AM: My Miami fruit box arrived this day. Fruit salad for breakfast with lemon, salt, and honey. Fruits featured = banana, pineapple, dragonfruit, kumquats.
1:45PM: Worked through lunch. Turkey sandwich with tomato, lettuce, mayo, and cheese. Soft purple fruit from Miami fruit box.
3:15PM: Split a soft pretzel with a coworker
8:30PM: Baked maple mustard chicken. Annie’s boxed mac and cheese. Cucumbers and carrots with ranch.
DAY FOUR:
10:00AM: Remote again. Treat myself to a slow start to the day with a butter and jam crepe. Chamomile tea.
2:00PM: The day got away from me and I barely had time to eat lunch. Refried beans, tortilla chips, and pico de gallo.
6:15PM: Tired after an unexpectedly hectic day. Throw together an omelet for dinner. Three eggs, an onion, sharp cheddar cheese, turkey sausage, and lots of fresh herbs go into it. Swirly pumpernickel toast.
9:00pm: Half a Levain chocolate chip cookie.
DAY 5:
8:45AM: I actually really enjoyed the omelet last night and make the identical dish again.
11:00AM: Slice of coworker’s vanilla birthday cake.
3:00PM: I really wanted to take time to eat lunch with no distractions but by 3:00pm I accepted that wasn’t in the cards today and ate my leftover chicken at my desk, accompanied by six deviled eggs, and carrots. Lime ginger poppi.
4:45PM: Fistful of grated mozzarella cheese from the fridge.
8:00PM: Homemade alphabet soup. Angry Orchard. Cheese crisp crackers.
DAY SIX:
10:00AM: Two Boston cream donuts from Peter Pan donuts. Someone was nice enough to bring them in and I’d chosen sleep for breakfast, again.
2:00PM: Moroccan couscous with raisins and pine nuts. Homemade artichoke (heart and leaves both) with store bought lemon aioli.
9:00PM: Cheesy green pea protein fritters, kale and citrus salad. Two chocolate truffles.
DAY SEVEN:
10:15AM: Three cheers for remote. Cornflakes with strawberries and oat milk. 2oz Gouda cheese.
1:00PM: Alphabet soup, grilled cheese sandwich with Brie, honey, and pear.
8:15PM: Sushi with friends. Negitoro maki, 2x salmon nigiri, 2x hotate nigiri, 2x tamago nigiri. Edamame. Miso soup.
10:00PM: Squishy cinnamon bread from Mexican bakery.

Monokuma: Kazuichi, you are voted off.
Kazuichi: What?!
Monokuma: Time for the Rocket Of Despair!
Kazuichi: Miss Sonia, why?!
Hina: Sorry guys. I value our team mates' mental.health.
Maki: Reasonable reason.
Kazuichi flys up high in the system, and crashes on another island
Himiko: Is he dead?
Monokuma: Who knows and who cares?
Hiro: I do!
Monokuma: Who said that?
the next day
Monokuma: Today's challenge is a bake off!
Chiaki: Wait, where's Kazuichi?
Monokuma: He was voted off!
Gundham: Good riddance.
Monokuma: Moose, for winning, you guys are making cookies! Four different flavors!
Mahiru: reading what they need to make Choclaholic, Red Velvet with white chocolate chips, Strawberry Lemon, and Peanut Caramel Drops....
Monokuma: Bears, for coming in second, yiu guys are making cakes! Five different flavors!
Celesteia: reading the list Chocolate, Matcha Tea, Marshmallow, Strawberry Shortcake, and Berry......
Monokuma: And for Seals, not only do you guys get a 10 minute delay, you also have to make six pies, Apple, Chocolate Fudge, Marshmallow Caramel Delight, Lemon Meringue, Pumpkin, and Peanut Butter & Strawberry Pie Sandwich!
Toko: Ah censored.
Monokuma: Start!
everyone rushed for the ingredients, then the timer started and then after 10 minutes....
Monokuma: Seals! Start baking!
Ibuki: Ibuki pulled the last batch out of the oven.
Angie: Atua will bless us with a victory once again!
Hiyoko: I finished the icing for the Choclaholic.
Mahiru: I'm almost done shaving the chocolate.
Kirumi: I finished the last cake. Celestia, did you finish the icing for the Matcha Tea?
Celestia: I'm frosting as we speak.
Kirumi: Teruteru, how is the chocolate filling going?
Teruteru: It's going perfectly.
Mechamaru: Me and Gonta finished whipping the cream.
Mikan: Angel food cake coming out!
Mondo: The berry icing is going well.
Leon: So.is the marshmallow icing.
Kaito: I.have an idea. What if we put chocolate chips and graham cracker crumbs on half.of.it?
Kaede: It could work..........
Kirumi: Shoukd we really do it? We could get penalized for not following the recipe.
Korekiyo: Plus from samples we made, its good on it's own.......
Kaito: That's why I said half, so that way there is the other half they an have.
Peko: That seems like a fair compromise.
Junko: Wait, we're doing half?
Gundham: Yes- did you seriously covered the entire thing?
Junko: nervous laugh
Kirumi: I hope this doesn't cost us the win....
Tsumugi: You and me both....
Chiaki: We're out.of ingredients.
Hajime: We're almost done. Sonia, do you have the caramel drizzle on?
Sonia: Already on!
Monokuma: Times up! Let's head to last challenges losers.
at the Seals
Monokuma: The caramel drizzle helped yiu guys get a high score, and you guys made the right call to.use dark chocolate. And the marshmallow and caramel compliment each other well! The meringue was over mixed though, but the pie sandwich tastes amazing! You all did wel on the pumpkin pie. 8/10
Sonia: Oh thank goodness!
Monokuma: Now for cookies!
Monomi: The Chocolaholic is amazing, and the Strawberry Lemon was a nice choice for a crinkle. The velvet and white chips were delicious, and the drops were top tier. 10/10!
Ibuki: Ibuki is so.happy!
Monophanie: I like the Berry, Matcha Tea, Strawberry Shortcake, and Chocolate.
Monosuke: Same, but the Marshmallow wasn't supposed to have graham cracker crumbs and chocolate chips. You guys lose for failing to follow instructions.
Kaito: Sorry everyone......
Monokuma: Moose, you guys get a phone cal and eat the desserts everyone made!
Akane: Aw man....
Toko: I wanted to call Komaru.....
Makoto: Why my sister?
Monokuma: Bears, elimination tonight!
at the elimination ceremony
Monokuma: Welcome to the ceremony! Vote for one to get out. Ready!
Kirumi, Teruteru, Kaede, Celestia, Leon, and Peko struggle to vote for one
Monokuma: Today's treats are chocolate covered pretzels! Tonight they go.to....... Kirumi, Korekiyo, Mikan, Celestia, Leon, Mondo, Kaede, Teruteru, Gonta, Tsumugi, Mechamaru, Peko, Chiaki, and Gundham.
Monophanie: Kaito, it as your idea for the extra toppings.
Kaito: Sorry.....
Monosuke: Junko, you didn't listen an covered the cake.
Junko: It was some miscommunication!
Monokuma: And the last pretzel go.to........
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Vote for one to get eliminated!

Needed to do a status match in Vegas Caesars Diamond to Wynn Platinum to Fontainebleau Gold. This was successful BTW. So I booked a cheap Frontier airlines flight, got a $7 room at Harrah's and booked a Sunday night trip. To my delight, a person I do business with was also in town and had his expense account open, and invited me down to the end of the strip where he was staying at Mandalay Bay.
Mandalay Bay Overview
Came down to the book around 5:00pm on a Sunday. NBA and NHL playoffs were going on, as well as Cubs vs. Redsox Sunday night baseball and some harness horse and quarter horse tracks.
Book is huge. One of the throwback books you used to see in Vegas back in the 90's. Plenty of comfortable seating everywhere and probably 1/4 full. A bar sat right near the back of it. Older TV's flanked the front of the book providing a good view from anywhere.
Mandalay Bay sits on the south end of the strip. Attached to The Delano and Luxor. You can also get to Excalibur via the walk way. There is a tram that I found pretty useless that takes you down to Excalibur. A negative of this hotel is its proximity to the heart of the strip. The pros are this is within walking distance of Allegiant Stadium and a 25-30 minute walk to T-mobile arena.
A good overview of the sportsbook. This is from the very back. As you can see plenty of free seating and a very good view of the TV's
Sportsbook Review
The sportsbook offered all the current odds MGM has to offer. Had every possible NBA, MLB and NHL game as well as horse racing.
Good selection of people hanging out, from Suns fans to Nuggets ones. I was the only person actively placing Horse bets.
Tellers were super friendly. They welcomed the business and explained drink ticket rules. Every $100 on sports gets you a drink ticket, every $20 on horses got you one. They weren't exactly giving these out like candy like Harrah's was, but they would gladly give me them one at a time.
View of the other side of the book
Drinks and Food
Not the good ole days, but the drink tickets were handed out the bar selection was great. A drink ticket basically got me any bourbon they had at the bar. I went with Knob Creek 9 year over Makers Mark, Four Roses and Jim Beam. Buddy of mine got a White Russian without any problem
Drink tickets weren't impossible to come by
Bar was a cool spot to roll up to and watch the games from
On the food side we went to Flanker Kitchen + Sports Bar which is pretty much the closest dining option. It was overall meh. Cool place. But expensive prices on food for what it was. I'd much rather try elsewhere next time.
Smash burger is fine, but not worth the $30+ they charged
Menu with pricing
Overall
A very fun place to watch a game. Everyone was nice. Plenty of comfortable free seating. Can't beat it. Would definitely be next level if they add new LED screens which would place it towards the top of the list in Vegas. But this is how sportsbook on the strip should be. Approachable for a group of friends wanting to gamble and drink.
It would have been wrong of me to stay at Harrah's and not provide a pic of my favorite sportsbook.
Had a few drinks at the Harrah's book, my favorite overall spot to watch sports in Vegas

PayPal goods/services. I may be out but I'll respond as soon as I'm able. $5.00 shipping. Scents are kept in a dark closet. I reuse packaging and I ship on the weekends. I normally enclose extras as well. RIS = received in swap. Direct = obtained directly from brand. Minimum $8
Bath/body (shipping will be $6)
Cocoa Pink Argan Therapy Replenishing Serum 1oz - Buttercream Praline, direct Notes of creamy French vanilla buttercream frosting meets smashed sugared pralines and cream. Argan Oil has shown to help with strengthening, and to achieve overall healthy hair. Argan Oil is non-greasy and non-oily and has become popular as a hair treatment to repair and heal damaged hair. It has the ability to naturally hydrate and to help stop frizziness, fly-away and hard to control, unmanageable hair. It is excellent for locking in moisture and improving shine and luster. Tried once, $5.50. Dropper bottle, so there was no direct contact with product.
Fable and Cannon 2 oz body oil - Deliciosa, direct A delicious blend of toasted vanilla, salted caramel, pistachio, and maple bourbon. Lightweight formula for all-over application with skin-loving coconut and jojoba oil, isopropyl myristate to help draw the oils deeper into the skin, and cyclomethicone to help everything move seamlessly over your skin. Tried once, $5. Spray bottle, so no direct contact with product.
Paintbox Soapworks - Wisteria Biscuit lotion 2oz, direct Sugary sweet with a sprinkle of musky coconut, Wisteria wears lavender like a silky scarf, just a breezy little pop to keep things interesting. Crisp, buttery vanilla cookies rolled in desiccated coconut, lavender buds, & sparkling sugar. Cleanly tried once, $3.50
Full sizes
BPAL Supposed to be a Pretzel 5ml Oil "… but also kinda smells like popcorn?" RIS, tried once, $16
Birch and Besom - Tootsie Fetish 10ml oil roller, direct Chocolate taffy, hot cocoa, autumn air. Tried once, $13
Epically Epic - Strawberry Grapefruit 7ml oil roller Notes as titled. RIS, a little over 3/4 full. $9
Frankly Try This - Snowsquall Season 3ml oil roller, direct Chocolate Mint Candy, Cocoa Butter, Rich Vanilla, Wintergreen, Peppermint, Ozone, Salty Sea Air. Tried once, $9
Hexennacht - Funhouse dram from Ajevie Weathered ipe boardwalk planks, rice krispy squares, honey-drizzled ice cream in waffle cones, kettle corn, funnel cakes, donut holes, cardamom, coconut, incense. RIS, tried once, $7
Laurel and June - Christmas Cheer 5ml edp spray, direct Honey almond, vanilla, pine needles, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, cranberries. Tried once, $8.50
Nui Cobalt - The Bees' Carnival 5ml oil roller Like Ferris wheel lights against a twilight sky, it’s a playful arrangement of vivid notes to tickle your fancy. Cotton candy spun from crystallized honey, fresh leaves of lemon verbena, blue raspberry drizzle, and a grounding smolder of sweet myrrh. Wear to encourage frivolity, relieve tension, and restore your sense of humor. Fill slightly below top of label, has Nui Cobalt rollerball top, $15
Pierrot Perfumery - Coney Island Baby 5ml oil dropper bottle, direct A blend of vanilla soft serve, cotton candy, hot buttered popcorn, and sea salt. Tried once, $16
Pulp Fragrance - Bedsheet Ghost 4.5ml oil roller, direct via Ajevie Crisp freshly-ironed white sheets & a pumpkin pail full of Halloween candy, over a haunted honey musk base. Tried twice, $18
Sixteen92 Save Ferris 6ml oil, approx 2/3 full. Funnel cakes & lemonade from Wrigley field, salted pretzels, bright blue skies, cool Lake Michigan breeze, Bueller… RIS, $13
Solstice Scents - Blackburn Farmstead 5ml oil roller Blackberry Jam, Boysenberry Preserves, Vanilla Bean, Creamy Vanilla and a touch of Vanilla Musk. Tried twice, $16
Smelly Yeti - Orange You Glad it's Christmas 7.4 ml oil, direct Orange and mint - the best flavors of Christmas combined! Candy cane peppermint meets sweet tangerine with soft and creamy white chocolate. A light and fresh fragrance which is sure to make spirits bright. Tried once, $14
Whisper Sisters - Brittania 1/3 oz (roughly equaling to 9.8ml) oil roller, direct Cocoa absolute, black coconut, marshmallow. Tried once, $15
Samples - will be tried once, unless otherwise noted
Astrid - Whinnies: Forty slonk jar oil sample, Ajevie Marshmallow, raspberry, and vanilla custard. Tried once, $5
Astrid - Whinnies: Fifty-one slonk jar oil sample, Ajevie. Marshmallow and crème caramel. Tried once, $5
Cocoa Pink - Beach Bum 2.5ml edp sprayer Relax on the beach while sipping smooth waves of blood orange juice, golden pineapple, pomegranate essence, sunburst tangerines and raspberries with refreshing splashes of pink grapefruit nectar. RIS, tried once, $3.50
Fable and Canon - Primavera 2ml edp spray sample, direct Inspired by Botticelli's incredible painting of the same name, this new scent transports you to a light and breezy springtime revel in a grove of orange trees. Delicate white tea, flowering orange blossoms, and a soft carpet of moss, soil, and morning dew, with a hint of sacred myrtle and aromatic laurel leaves on the breeze. Never tried, $5
Fae-Tal Attraction Perfumery - Marshmallow Snow 2ml oil sample, direct Strawberries and snowflakes made of marshmallow fluff, treading softly through the woods, this is a sweet treat for the senses that, like Goldilocks' favorite, is juuuuust right. It's deep, velvety and lush, and perfect for any weather. Fir Balsam Absolute, Marshmallow, Amyris Wood, and Ylang Ylang. Tried once, $5.
Fae-Tal Attraction Perfumery - Sea Salt Ice Cream 2ml oil sample, direct There's nothing like sitting on a rooftop eating popsicles with your besties, right? Here's to the innocence of friendship, the family you choose, and some darn good ice cream. Sea salt ice cream, plain and simple. Tried once, $5.
Fae-Tal Attraction Perfumery - Union Fruit 2ml oil sample, direct A tropical fruit with hints of pineapple, passion fruit, and a whole lot of glitter. Tried once, $5
Laurel and June - Winter Woods 2ml edp spray sample, direct Soft spruce, myrrh, frankincense, winter berries. Never tried, $3
Pineward - Hayride 1.8ml sample spray Hay, hot cocoa, vanilla, sweet vernalgrass, bison grass, acorn nut bread, nutmeg, cardamom, spikenard, raisin, tonka, oakmoss. RIS, tried once, a little over half full. $3
Solstice Scents - Sea of Gray 2.5ml edp spray sample, direct. Vanilla rain, saltwater, seaweed, ambergris (vegan), white amber, roasted seashells, white sandalwood, frangipani. Tried once, $6
Whisper Sisters - Patchouli Myrrh 1ml jar sample, direct Never used, $3

Disclaimer: This is not a brand review; this is just what I tried.
Have tried about 18 Haagen Dazs ice cream flavors over last four years. Many are just ok with a few standouts.
I generally don’t have a memory for the ones I marked “ok” except that I wished they all came with more mix ins and had more texture, decadence and overall intense flavor. Especially disappointing were the chocolate ones where I missed the mix ins like brownies and swirls the most. Ben and Jerry’s generally does this better (Phish Food!). But other than that these are somewhat bland but not awful ice creams.
The standouts are the fruit ice creams where the natural flavors shine through. Probably helped by Haagen Dazs using fruit purée in their ingredients when the fruit (banana, mango, etc) has natural thickening qualities to give extra creaminess.
I also liked their spirits flavors such as from their spirits collection (limited edition) and also rum raisin (permanent). The alcohol gives a delicious flavor boost.
Ice cream pints: * Black and White Cookie - ok * Banana Peanut Butter Chip - liked the natural banana flavor! WRP (discontinued? If so try Ben and Jerry’s Chunky Monkey which also has that natural banana flavor) * (City Sweets Collection) Chocolate Coffee Brownie - ok * (City Sweets Collection) Summer Berry Cake Pop - liked the fresh berry flavor! Also finally some mix ins. WRP * Chocolate Peanut Butter - ok. * Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel - ok. * Creamy Mango Ice Cream (this is for the ice cream; have not tried the sorbet) - actually amazing. Total mango flavor and super creamy. * Matcha Green Tea - not strong enough matcha. * Peppermint Bark - ok. * Raspberry Sorbet - awesome! Much better than Talenti Roman Raspberry sorbetto which is too sweet. * Rum Raisin - very unique in grocery store. Not usually a raisin fan but I just like this one. The rum raisin has warmth and depth. * (Spirits Collection) Rose and Cream - a bit too intense but I did like the unique bubbly champagne fizzy quality of the ice cream. * (Spirits Collection) Rum Tres Leches - too sweet (caramel). * (Spirits Collection) Irish Cream Brownie - a fave! An alcohol creamy taste with some subtle brownie accents (more like brownie crumbles than chunks). * Swiss Almond - boring. * Strawberry - I love a natural strawberry flavor. Also try Helados Mexico ice cream bar if you like natural strawberry.
Ice cream bars: * Almond Toffee Crunch - too sweet (ETA: but toffee pieces brought good texture) * White Chocolate Raspberry - ok (ETA: chocolate shell has nice snap)

I've been tracking what I eat and I want to see if this is binge eating.
monday;
2 packs of Gerber yogurt hyper dried fruit its about 110 cals per pack
2 containers of Gerber baby puffs its about 125 cals per container
6 tangerines
18 blueberry yogurt tru fruits its about 90 cals for 14
2 rice cakes
44 pieces of Annies cheddar bunnies crackers
sausage x2 and a egg tomato and 2 carrots
half of a 90 cal yogurt cup
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Tuesday ;
I fasted for 40 hours after binging'
Wednesday ;
2 pieces of turkey
2 pieces of ham
string cheese
2 bag of strawberry greek yogurt tru fruit
one packet of gluten free oatmeal and half of a protein 90 cal yogurt
24 grapes
7 cauliflower tater tots
2 carrots and 2 handfuls of lettuce
thursday;
1 taco
a little more of half a box of French fries I shared w a friend
seaweed packet
friday; didn't eat anything expect a bag of dark chocolate hyper dried strawberry tru fruit
Saturday ;
20 grapes
half of a box of Annies cheddar bunnies crackers which is about 420 calories?
string cheese
fiber one brownie which is 70 cals
2 rice cakes
15 fried shrimps
1 packet of seaweed
3 1/2 tangerines
1 orange
3 strawberries
2 carrots
13 pieces of blue berry trufruit 90 cals for 14 pieces
90 cal yogurt w granola
package of beef jerky
2 crackers
sunday;
2 tangerines
80 calorie yogurt drink
3 pieces of dark chocolate banana tru fruit
a package of nutter butter crackers 260 calories
10 biscuit cookies...
a small snack bag of Doritos with some Cheetos
some chicken in Alfredo sauce
some more chicken in marina sauce with lettuce
bowl of grapes
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