It's the Little Things

while watching a show
"oh, he's going to die, isn't he?"
character dies
"huh, wouldja look at that"


real talk. 
i like guessing things. i've always had an inclination towards guessing things. 
"oh, i wonder who his voice actor is...matt mercer?"
and i would be right. it would be matt mercer.

i've been wrong though.
"i probably did terrible on my chemistry exam."
89.
after struggling all year, i got an 89 on my chem exam.
i couldn't be happier.
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Abriatis

NY

YWP Alumni

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