the company holiday party!

Summary

Gals on the Go – "The Company Holiday Party!"

Episode Date: December 24, 2025
Hosts: Brooke Miccio & Danielle Carolan

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Episode Overview

In the last and most festive episode of the year, Brooke and Danielle celebrate Christmas Eve and dive into all things holidays: company parties, Christmas traditions, holiday gift panic, men’s fashion struggles, and more. With their signature girl talk, they reminisce about the year, recount hilarious family pranks, commiserate about gift shopping stress, and share real talk on relationships and adulthood. If you’re looking for relatable stories, laughs, and practical (sometimes tongue-in-cheek) advice from your internet best friends, this episode is the ultimate holiday hangout.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Reflecting on the Year & Holiday Prep

• Both hosts can’t believe how fast the year passed, oscillating between feeling like events happened “last year” and “forever ago,” especially their tour earlier this year.
• Danielle decked out the “Gals on the Go” set for the holidays—stockings, gingerbread pillows, and all things cozy.
• The duo swaps stories of their personal Christmas decorations and preferred holiday vibes at home—Danielle loves a cozy ambiance, mentioning YouTube’s Yule Log and lo-fi winter scene loops.
• YouTube “Wrapped” comes up, with Danielle’s most-watched channel being the Yule Log!

2. Christmas Eve Traditions & Family

• Both are from Italian families, highlighting how Christmas Eve is their “Super Bowl” (07:12) with big family gatherings.
• Sharing nostalgic tales of “Santa” visiting the party, with parents and uncles dressing up, and Danielle pranking her aunt by regifting her own belongings.
  • Quote: “It is the funniest shit ever… I took little things from my Aunt Debbie’s suitcase… and wrapped them in gift bags... She slowly was like, wait, I have that shirt!” (11:07)
• Discussion about the logistics and emotional dilemmas of splitting holidays with partners' families, especially when states apart.
  • Quote: “It's very hard to navigate...if your families are in different states or more than two or three hours drive away.” – Danielle (10:04)

3. Iconic Family Pranks & Holiday Hacks

• Danielle recounts sending her dad a mysterious holiday card from imaginary friends "Rich and Susan," causing significant confusion.
  • Quote: “He was so confused…He’s calling everyone, ‘Rich and Susan?’” (13:00)
• Brainstorming silly holiday pranks, enlisting ChatGPT for “funny” ideas—though judging them as “not actually funny,” ultimately relying on personal creativity.
• Encouraging listeners to embrace lighthearted humor around the holidays.

4. Family Updates: Pops’ New Girlfriend

• Danielle shares that her “Pops” has a new girlfriend from his retirement home, who is both funny and a “sit-down” comedian—making everyone laugh at Thanksgiving.
  • Quote: “She does stand-up comedy. I was like, oh my God, Brooke would love to hear that!” (20:12)

5. Holiday Party Recap: Hosting and Attending

• Danielle hosted a chic, adult-feeling holiday party sponsored by Grey Goose, featuring mini cocktails (espresso martini, dirty martini, mule), Christmas music, and a heartfelt toast.
  • Quote: “It was very chic…a cocktail served instead of, you know…no vodka sodas in sight.” – Brooke (30:51/30:55)
  • Hilarious moment: Danielle both MCs and DJs—pausing Christmas music to deliver her toast, then scrambling to resume the playlist (31:21).
• Post-party, the friends attended Taylor Swift trivia hosted by their friend Katie—a fun but tough challenge with trivia on obscure Taylor Swift film cameos.

6. Gift Buying Anxiety & Secret Santa Stress

• Brooke’s “panic of the week” is last-minute gift buying, emphasizing intentionality over “just buying to buy.”
  • Quote: “I’m not in the position of just buying to buy. Like, I’m over that. I try…to be more intentional.” (23:30-23:56)
• Both discuss the awkward budgeting for gifts, Secret Santa parameters, and not wanting to “overshadow or under-shadow” gifts for others.

7. Real Talk: Dandruff, Eczema & Winter Hair Drama

• Danielle confesses her holiday panic: scalp dryness and dandruff, unsure if it’s from overwashing or underwashing—Brooke relates with winter eczema struggles.
  • Insights on beauty routines, product recommendations, and the contradictions of hair/skin care advice.

8. Men’s Wardrobe Woes & Gender Differences

• Extended commiseration on trying to dress their boyfriends for events, especially during “the witching hour” right before a party.
  • Quote: “When you’re, like, overstimulated from getting ready and your boyfriend walks in and he’s like, what do I wear?” – Danielle (46:13)
• Both agree women should “outshine the men,” but wish they knew how to help their guys level up their outfits—while also admitting it’s not really their problem.
  • Discussion on fit/sizing struggles, men’s aversion to shopping, and running jokes about “his room” and closet drama.

9. Relationship Gifts and New Milestones

• Danielle shares a jaw-dropping gift story: after years of thoughtful sentimental gifts, her boyfriend Ryan surprised her with a black Miu Miu purse—a huge, unexpected step (“0 to 60,” says Brooke).
  • Quote: “This was a jump. This was 0 to 60 in 3.5…It was a really beautiful black purse. I put it in my YouTube vlog.” – Danielle (40:32)
• They discuss gift posting etiquette as adults (“Christmas hauls” feel weird past college age), and how gift-giving and financial maturity change as couples grow older.

10. ChatGPT & Life Optimization

• The hosts poke fun at their most “unhinged” ChatGPT queries, including asking medical questions, re-wording ads, and using it for recipe organization and goal-setting.
  • Quote: “I uploaded my blood work and asked, ‘What might be wrong with me?’” – Brooke (59:36)

11. Vision Boards, Reflecting on 2025, & What’s Next

• With the year ending, the hosts share their methods for annual vision boarding and using Pinterest for life curation.
• Reflect on the highs and lack of seismic change this year, with both feeling positive about 2026.
  • Quote: “Next year is going to be a big year for me.” – Brooke (63:39)

12. Travel, New Year’s, and Relationship Rules

• Playful debate about booking first class vs. coach, using credit card points for big trips, and joking about reserving “traveling together” until engagement.
  • Quote: “Hey, there’s no ring yet…We don't travel next to each other until there's a ring.” – Danielle (66:03)

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Christmas Eve is the big night: “Christmas Eve is like our Super Bowl. Like, that’s our Christmas Day.” – Brooke (07:12)
• On family pranks: “He was so confused…He’s calling everyone. ‘Rich and Susan?’” – Danielle (13:00)
• Holiday shopping stress: “I’m not in the position of just buying to buy…I try…to be more intentional.” – Brooke (23:30-23:56)
• Fashion advice frustration: “That’s what I’m saying. This isn’t dress up… You’re an adult man. Like, you can dress yourself. Literally.” – Brooke (49:12)
• Relationship milestone gifts: “This was a jump…0 to 60 in 3.5…a really beautiful black purse.” – Danielle (40:32)
• Gift posting etiquette: “I feel like we’re at an age where it’s a little odd to be like, my Christmas haul.” – Brooke (41:02)
• On growing up and financial changes: “There's a point in your 20s, 30s... where you kind of break through in your career and you start making more money... I'm just noticing it with my friends and their significant others.” – Brooke (43:29)
• On men’s fashion: “We always talk about how it’s like, if you don’t have a solution, like, you can’t complain. And we don’t have it.” – Danielle (47:48)
• Booking first class while dating: “Hey, there’s no ring yet. We don't travel next to each other until there's a ring.” – Danielle (66:03)

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Timestamps for Important Segments

• 01:10–02:30 – Yearly Recap & Fast-Moving Time
• 06:34–09:20 – Childhood Christmas Traditions & Santa Stories
• 11:07–13:00 – Danielle’s Aunt Debbie Prank Story
• 18:15–20:55 – Pops’ New Girlfriend & Retirement Home Romance
• 29:34–32:43 – Holiday Party Recap & Danielle’s Toast
• 35:47–36:19 – Holiday Party Fashion Anxiety
• 40:07–42:55 – Dani’s Miu Miu Purse Surprise & Gifting as Adults
• 46:03–48:10 – Men’s "Witching Hour" Fashion Challenges
• 59:05–60:20 – Unhinged ChatGPT Questions
• 63:03–63:48 – Wrapping up 2025 and New Year Outlook
• 64:15–66:13 – Booking flights separately, First Class, & Travel Etiquette

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Host Tone

Warm, self-deprecating, candid, and conversational with plenty of inside jokes, relatability, and genuine friendship. Listeners feel like they’re sitting in on a cozy, private catch-up with two best friends—perfect company for the holiday season.

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Final Thoughts

The Gals finish the episode by wishing listeners a happy holiday and New Year, teasing a “spicy” 2026, and encouraging everyone to romanticize the little moments, embrace the mess and the laughter, and not sweat the small stuff. Whether you needed advice on gifts, etiquette, or just a good laugh, this episode hits all the holiday high notes with heart and humor.

Transcript

[A]

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[B]

Ho ho, ho.

[A]

Welcome back to Counts on the Go podcast. I'm Danielle.

[B]

I'm Brooke. And we're here for a special holiday episode.

[A]

Holiday episode. Merry Christmas Eve.

[B]

Merry. I know. This is probably like the most Christmas episode we're gonna get. Yeah. Last episode of the year. I know, I know. Thanks. It's been a great year.

[A]

Thank you, gals. You've been great.

[B]

You've been great. No, it really has been a really like action packed year, I feel like. But also once a. I don't even know. I can't even get into.

[A]

It has gone so fast. I keep having conversations with people and I'm like, oh, like last year. And they're like, that was two years ago. I'm like, what? Like, I'm so confused.

[B]

I know. But then again, we were on tour earlier this year and that feels like forever ago. So like that does.

[A]

Like we were. We're like when we were like California.

[B]

I was going to say Ohio, but like Chicago. Like when we did the Midwest, like that feels so long ago.

[A]

Was this year. Oh my God.

[B]

Yeah. Cuz we did Cincinnati. This.

[A]

Oh yeah. That was along with that. Yeah. No, that does not feel like this year. So at the same time I see what you're saying.

[B]

Yeah, It's a mix of like both feelings. I know. This has been a crazy year. Anyways, Ho ho, ho, ho ho. We.

[A]

We decked the halls and the you.

[B]

Danielle came. She transformed the place. It was literally like Santa himself came. Like, I mean, you are Santa.

[A]

I came with Santa's sack. I'm wearing Ryan Santa hat.

[B]

Like you Christmas ified the place. I was like, I was thinking a little red sweater. You were like, I was thinking stockings, tree, snow. Honestly. Now come in.

[A]

Oh, next year. Next year will really up the ante.

[B]

Yeah. Production budget.

[A]

Production budget goes up every year. This year you guys get stockings and the gals in The GO logo is really cute. But yeah, I didn't. You put it in my head. You were like, are you wearing something Christmasy today? And I thought, you know what? Let's do it. Mary, Mary, Mary, Mary. So then I was just looking around the apartment. I have this little tree. We've got the gingerbread pillow, and then we've got our stockings. So I think, you know, you know, we should have done. But we'll do it next year is put the Yule log, but then we lose the logo. But, like, that could have been cute. Like a little fireplace moment.

[B]

Oh. Because I know. Yeah. Do you have the Yule log on, like 247 right now? Like, is that the crazy vibe that you use?

[A]

Right. Sometimes? No.

[B]

So I. I've been doing, like, random YouTube mixes. Like, it will be like, mixes, mixes, but it's with the background. So I have the cozy coffee shop. The winter scene or the, like, winter scene ambiance. Yeah. I haven't. So I haven't been doing you a log, but I've been doing, like, other one.

[A]

Yeah. Did you do your YouTube wrapped, like your.

[B]

Honestly, no.

[A]

It's crazy.

[B]

Which I should.

[A]

You should. I would love to know what yours is. Mine, My top one was like, the you log channel.

[B]

Oh, of course.

[A]

And then my number two was my own channel.

[B]

Oh, well, it's good to be your own biggest fan. That's really important. You have to, you know, be proud of the content you're putting out.

[A]

I really did a deep dive into myself. I think it's because my video editor uploads to YouTube and then I watch it back. Yeah, like, that's how we review it. Because usually I don't have many edits, so I think that's why.

[B]

Or you probably click on your videos. Allowed to read the comments.

[A]

Oh, does that count? Oh, I have no idea.

[B]

I just assume so.

[A]

I wonder if yours would be yourself.

[B]

Yeah, I'm curious now. I have to look.

[A]

You'll have to let us know.

[B]

Did you get the package from Spotify? No. You're gonna get it. That did.

[A]

So cool.

[B]

They asked for your eyes. Yeah.

[A]

Did they? I feel like they asked, but I don't know.

[B]

Yeah.

[A]

You got name? Yeah.

[B]

Yes, I'm sure. Yeah. Because it was gals on the go. Whatever. I'm. I'm curious. They sent like a. An award, which I opened it. Like, you would have thought that, like, they chose me for the award. Like, I won the only award. I was like, I got an award. Like, I was so excited.

[A]

What was yours again?

[B]

The dinner table explainer or something like. But it was. I was like, wow, that's so me. Like, how did they know? But I. It was based on like the fact that I listened to news podcasts or something. Like there was a reason in for it. So I'm curious what yours would be.

[A]

I listen to a lot of pop culture podcasts, so I feel like it'd be something like that. But yeah, I'll definitely let you know when I Spotify if you want to send me my gift.

[B]

Yeah, it was a pretty good box.

[A]

I saw a gal's in the gold water bottle.

[B]

Yeah, yeah, no, with the. The one with like the tripod on it. Have you ever used those ones?

[A]

I bought one on Tick Tock Shop and I haven't used one. So.

[B]

Yeah, I'm like pretty specific about my water bottles too. Like I. I'm not really willing to bend. Like I. I like. I like an A. I like it to be able to close. Not necessarily.

[A]

No. Yeah, it has to like lock, secure lock. Yeah, I'm in a walla phase right now.

[B]

They're pretty good and they're colorful, merry and bright.

[A]

Mine's white, but.

[B]

Oh, never mind.

[A]

I want to get a black one.

[B]

They come, I feel like in.

[A]

I like the combos.

[B]

Yes.

[A]

What's your. You have a pink one, right?

[B]

Yeah, it's like pink with. I want to say like red or something, but right now I'm using my love shack. Fancy Stanley. I change out my water bottles way more than the average person does, though I feel like we both probably do.

[A]

Yeah. I. When I think of you, I think water bottles and fleeces. Wow, your fleece collection. Like yesterday I was watching your tik tok. You've got this really cute fleece vest.

[B]

Yes. I got some nice stuff. I know. I was like, I don't really know how to wear a fleece vest. And I was like, I guess over a long sleeve. Cuz I'm not going to wear with a short sleeve.

[A]

You're so funny.

[B]

Right? Like you're not going to wear fleece vest with a short sleeve. Then the. That's giving.

[A]

You could.

[B]

Yeah. Florida edition.

[A]

No, literally, I'm like, what, like dressing for Christmas time in Florida is so weird because what do you do? I. Yeah, I lean into like it kind of being cold. Like you would think. I go home and I'm like, yay, bathing suits. But like, I don't want to be in a bathing suit in December no matter where I am.

[B]

That's so interesting. But you grew up with it. So I guess that's the difference.

[A]

Yeah. Yeah, true. I actually was. You know how Eli Rallo used to do all those, like, rules? She still does sometimes, but I feel like she's done so many of the holidays. Of course I went back and watched her Christmas Eve rules and, like, it just got me excited. Like, now I want to do it. Like, she was like, do a workout to Christmas. Like, excite, like EDM music. Run to some Christmas EDM on Christmas Eve morning. Go get like, a coffee and a pastry because you shouldn't dirty the kitchen because you'll be entertaining.

[B]

So true.

[A]

So she's so. I love her rules. Highly suggest going to watch that.

[B]

Oh, she's so fab.

[A]

Do you have any, like, Christmas Eve things you do? Yeah.

[B]

Christmas Eve is like our Super Bowl. Like, that's. That's our Christmas Day, which is like. I think this is a universal. But you're Italian too. But I guess.

[A]

No, that's our big night.

[B]

Like, that's your big night.

[A]

That's the big night. We go to a big party.

[B]

Yeah.

[A]

But we just don't host it because you guys.

[B]

Yes, we host it. Yeah. It's a whole thing. You know, my mom just sent. It's a few weeks, obviously, before when we're recording this because the company's on vacation.

[A]

Just one week before, actually just.

[B]

Oh, wow. Oh, my God. That's one week. Very correct. Yes. Oh, well, anyways, my mom sent out, you know, the family group text. Hello, family.

[A]

Oh, yeah.

[B]

We will see you next time. Next week.

[A]

Appetizers start at 6.

[B]

No, 4:30. 4:30. That's early, right? 4:30?

[A]

Why? 4:30?

[B]

They were starting earlier and earlier. We also have, like, babies now. Like, there's like. So I think that they have to be, like, in bed by 8. I don't know what that's probably. But I feel like there's timing of that. Yeah.

[A]

You know what you guys should do one year is your dad should dress up like Santa or something and come in.

[B]

That's what we. So we used when we were kids, like, one of my uncles, like, would do that. Like, it was Uncle Vinnie and I, I. I was on to it. I was like, why is Uncle Vinnie never here for when Santa comes? And my wood. No, and my. And my grandma at the time. My grandma. Grandma. Oh, she. She was. She was like. He had to go to the store to get milk. And I believe that.

[A]

I was like, every day.

[B]

You're so right. Like, we need.

[A]

I think that's really funny.

[B]

Yeah, I was on to it, though.

[A]

Maybe now that there's kids again, you guys can bring it back. We did this at Christmas Eve. There was always a Santa. And then, like, the last, you know, 10 years, they stopped. But now we've brought it back. It's very exciting. And you're always like, who is that? You know, who is.

[B]

Who. Who really is. Did we switch it up every year?

[A]

Yeah, one year was just not believable. I was like, with guys. Come on.

[B]

Like, was it you?

[A]

Like, you're like, no, I want it to be Ryan one year. If he ever comes, he'll come.

[B]

If he ever comes. No, I mean, you know, that's. You have to pick which. Because he's never done Christmas with you? No, only Thanksgiving.

[A]

Only Thanksgiving. He's come, like, right before or right after. Yeah, before.

[B]

That makes sense.

[A]

But no, I literally. We're gonna figure it out for next year because, you know, we've had this discussion already.

[B]

It's hard. Also, some people. I've been on the whole debate of people. I just saw Carly Weinstein's take, and I kind of was persuaded by it. She just did a whole thing about, like. Like, I'm waiting to do it in Thanksgiving, specifically until I'm engaged. And I was like, damn. I. That's a good argument. Like, that's a good. That. Like. And I. I honestly agree.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

But then again, I. I didn't do that. So, like.

[A]

Like, I know.

[B]

I'm sitting here like, yeah, stand your ground, ladies.

[A]

Like, well, I think you were, like, down. I know it was, like, a thing, but, like, if you're not wanting to, then you could be like, no, no, totally gotta be engaged. No, I think that'll be. I don't know.

[B]

No. Hey.

[A]

Hey. It's very hard to navigate. Like, honestly, if you guys have any advice on how you've done it all, like, especially when your families are in different states or, like, more than, like, two or three hours drive away. Like, it's very difficult. Like, I was literally talking to someone before this, and we were like, how does this.

[B]

I was just. I was talking to a friend about this, and she was saying that she felt like, kind of like shade from her family about it. Like, and it's. Yeah. Like, kind of like the subtle. Like, oh, you're really not great. You're not gonna.

[A]

Santa's pants are just a little.

[B]

Like, you're not gonna be with your family. It's like, oh, my gosh, I have to make a decision. Like, yeah, luckily, I don't feel that way. But I. I think it's like. It's a hard thing to navigate.

[A]

It is. I was already getting messages from family. That's gonna be my Christmas Eve party. Like, oh, is Ryan coming this year? I'm like, again, no.

[B]

You know I can't make it. Yes.

[A]

Santa, he. I'll just, like, joke around, honestly, be like, you know, it's big night for him.

[B]

He's out getting milk.

[A]

Yeah, he's out getting milk. But it's such a fun time of year. I can't wait to, like, just experience it.

[B]

Be very merry.

[A]

Be very merry. I, like, I'm so upset because I pulled the best prank on my Aunt Debbie a couple years ago. I re gifted. Yeah. Guys, honestly. Oh, my God. It's the perfect time. If you have Christmas tomorrow, please do this to someone in your family. It is the funniest shit ever. I went and took little things from my Aunt Debbie's suitcase. Like a shirt. Her. She brought dishwashing gloves. Very niche. I took those. Like, only her. She was like, I can't ruin my nails. And then, like, one other thing. And I wrapped them in, like, gift bags. I didn't like, really. And I told my mom. I was like, I'm going to give you these three gifts. And they're not actually for you. They're Aunt Debbie stuff. But, like, be excited about it. So my mom was in on it. No one else was, actually. My dad was. And it was the funniest thing. It's on my Instagram. You kind of have to, like, scrolls two years ago.

[B]

But.

[A]

But it is so funny because, like, slowly, she's like, wait, I have that shirt. Wait, that's. That's my shirt.

[B]

That's.

[A]

That's dirty. I made pasta sauce in that yesterday. Like, oh, my God, guys, it's so funny. So I wish I had a good prank.

[B]

That's my favorite prank that you did was the one with your dad getting the gift from someone he didn't know. No. That lives run free. In my head, that was. And it's a little too late maybe for people to do it that way. Then. Good. So what did you do? You even get a gift or is.

[A]

Just a card I got. No, actually, it's not too late for you guys to do this because I feel like people send holiday cards.

[B]

Okay.

[A]

After. So I wrote a fake note to my dad or I had someone else do it. I had someone else write the note because my handwriting is so obvious and so bad. I had someone else write the note. It was like, hey, Fred. Like, it's Rich and Susan. You know, Hope the kids are doing well. Sally's still in school. Robert, you know, all these things. Like, we're gonna be coming down to Tampa next year. Like, you know, you got any room in the guest room? Like, this whole thing. And I put a gift card in there because the gift card really is.

[B]

Like, God, like, it's personal. Yeah. It's not just, like, spam mail?

[A]

Like, yeah, I forgot what gift card I did. Maybe, like, Starbucks or something. And he opened it.

[B]

He was.

[A]

Guys, he was so confused. He's calling everyone. He's like, Rich and Susan. He's like my cousin Susan, but she got divorced from that guy. I thought, like, that's so funny.

[B]

That's like, if you send someone, like, flowers or, like, a. Like a fruit basket or something, and you, like, write the note from someone random. That's so like, my family. Sumner.

[A]

Yeah. It's like, this is from.

[B]

Yeah. Teacher. You hear Soccer coach. Like, you're like, he's following me.

[A]

Oh, it's so funny. So, yeah, those are actually two great prank ideas for you guys. You know what? I should ask Chat. GPT.

[B]

Oh, does Chachi PT have humor? Like, I'm curious.

[A]

Like, let me ask. Because I'm trying to think of, like, other, like, silly little things, like the Rich and Susan. One goes.

[B]

That's so good. Did you.

[A]

Did I tell you you should do this? Or maybe. Your parents probably saw mine.

[B]

They. Yeah, they've seen. They've seen your pranks. And I. One thing about me, I don't have a very good poker face. Like, I feel like I. I feel like I would think that it's funny and, like, give clues throughout the day or something, Like, I don't know.

[A]

And you like to split, not spoil things. What happens at the end?

[B]

Totally. I jumped to the conclusion a lot of times.

[A]

Yeah, you do. But a good, harmless one. Oh, what is your so Stupid Wrong Carol playlist? Put on a playlist that starts normal, then slowly turns into weird covers. Okay. No fake family announcement. Casually announce something big but dramatic. Holiday bingo. Come on, chat.

[B]

Be like, make them actually funny.

[A]

Yeah, I know. I'll have to, like, really cook something up. Matching outfit trap. Oh, like, just having everyone where.

[B]

It's like the shirt thing. Yeah, right. Where every guy wears the same shirt.

[A]

That actually. That could be. It could.

[B]

Could play.

[A]

Except my family's so small. Just like, you're like.

[B]

That's how I feel with, like, family type things. I'm like, oh, it's the four of us, so crazy.

[A]

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[B]

Pop.

[A]

We gotta, like, quickly talk about Pops because Pops has a girlfriend.

[B]

Congrats to Pops. How did they meet?

[A]

They met at their retirement home.

[B]

Oh, I love that for them.

[A]

And she is. I found. I got to meet her on Thanksgiving. You know, he. So he went to Thanksgiving with her family. During the day. He came for dessert with us.

[B]

Oh, he's doing both.

[A]

Yep, he's doing both. They're coming for Christmas, though. I'm not sure what the timing, but I got to meet her and it was just so cute. Like, I just love that, you know, they're date, like, they're just so, like.

[B]

That's so nice. That's literally my grandma. She's a boyfriend, too. When I say it, like people like your grandma. Yeah. I'm like, no, no. Like, they're like partners at this point. Like, they've been together for like 10, however many years. But like I'm saying. And I'm like, oh, yes, she has. She has a boyfriend.

[A]

Like, I know it sounds very youthful.

[B]

Totally. It's like her first boy. Yeah.

[A]

Partner.

[B]

Yeah.

[A]

No, I know my mom always struggles with that because she's not married, but like, they've been together.

[B]

Partners.

[A]

Yeah. So she'll be like my significant other. She says something so peaceful.

[B]

Oh, my. My soulmate. My spiritual connection. Yeah.

[A]

My. Oh, my God. I'm just itching to tell you. Oh, it's like my My love. My.

[B]

It's something like my companion. My.

[A]

No, like, you would never. Like, we would never.

[B]

Okay, you'll have to get back to me.

[A]

My purse. It's something person or something. My forever. My forever person, I think.

[B]

Okay.

[A]

Okay.

[B]

Mom or special person?

[A]

Special.

[B]

It's my special person. Pops is your special person. Pops.

[A]

Pops and me could have been at Sandals together.

[B]

Yeah. Thank God, you know, if.

[A]

You know. You know, I almost went to Sandals with my pops, and it was totally a honeymoon spot.

[B]

So Danielle's mom on Thanksgiving posted a picture of, like, the family, and my mom showed it to me. She was like. She sent it, I think, to me. We were like, in the same place. And she's like, who are these people?

[A]

All these people?

[B]

I was like, that's Pops. They almost. And then I was like, remember? They almost went to Sandals? And she was like, yes, of course.

[A]

No. Yes, of course. Yeah. No, Pops.

[B]

Pops is Pops.

[A]

You know, so. Yeah, his girlfriend was really funny, too. She was like. She's like, yeah, I do stand up comedy. I was like, oh, my God, Brooke would love to hear that. No, Brooke, I forgot to tell you. And I was like, really? She was like, yeah, but it's more like, sit down. Now that I'm old.

[B]

That's great.

[A]

But then I was like, wait, do you do stand up? I was kind of like, was it.

[B]

A bit or was it actual?

[A]

Yeah, because she kept telling jokes throughout the night. And then we were like, does Finley have to pee? And she was like, oh, he just peed on my leg, actually. And I was like, she's like. Just kidding. She's funny.

[B]

I thought you were gonna say. When you were describing her before, I thought you were gonna say she's a doll the way that you were, like, prompting it.

[A]

No, she said, she's amazing.

[B]

It sounds like she's wonderful.

[A]

Yeah. So.

[B]

Wow, you didn't really. Because I guess they're retired, so you can't actually be like. No. Do you actually do stand up?

[A]

I know.

[B]

Yeah. I mean, she probably runs it in the retirement community.

[A]

Brooke. She does. I'll have to show you a photo after. She, like, she dresses up for every holiday she has. Oh, my God. I forget the name of her, like, lunch group group. Oh, they're like the Dazzling Divas or something. It's very cute.

[B]

They probably rip Mahjong. I feel like they.

[A]

Guys, I convinced Brooke.

[B]

We're gonna learn. We did. You did convince me. Well, you know, my. My mentor, Kenzie, she was like, oh.

[A]

Yeah, she approved it.

[B]

She. She said it she was like, if you like me on point, like, I know you're going to like. And I was like, you know, I'm sold. Danielle's been. She mentioned it casually, and it seems like I. I also love a game, so. Yeah, I am interested. Yeah, I'm interested.

[A]

Perfect. We're gonna do it in the new year when it's, like, really cold here.

[B]

Yeah. January is gonna hit like a ton of bricks. Yeah.

[A]

And we're gonna play lots of mahjong and we're gonna learn from this girl who Kenzie has connected us with.

[B]

That sounds great.

[A]

Very excited.

[B]

Ben and I played Banana Grams against each other just for fun yesterday. Just ripped a game of Banana Grams. I lost. And that I took really personally because I'm the writer in the relationship. Like, I'm the English major. I wasn't an English major. But, like, if I. If someone was to be the.

[A]

Yeah, but.

[B]

But it. It's like strategy.

[A]

Like, I don't know how to play. I don't know. It.

[B]

It's just number of words, basically. Not, like, the length or the complexity. And it's really just like, words that are on the. It clearly is words that are in the top of your mind. You're basically just racing to build the.

[A]

Most words with, like, with what you have given.

[B]

Yeah.

[A]

And what if you get no vowels or do they make.

[B]

Then you. You can take in more, but you have to. Everybody has to take one. There's a whole thing.

[A]

Yeah. It's a fun game.

[B]

It's a really, really fun game. It's fun, especially if you play with, like, more people. But I lost and I took that. I was like, let's play again. He was like, I actually have stuff to do. Like, it's the middle of the day. Like, I was like, no, no, like, one more rematch.

[A]

You're like, I need to win this time.

[B]

No, I'm like, tonight, rematch.

[A]

Yeah. Hey, rematch tonight. You'll have to keep us up.

[B]

Hey, rematch tonight.

[A]

Gosh, Banana Grams does sound fun. I would. I would be interested in that for sure.

[B]

Yeah. It's fun to, like, just play a game.

[A]

It is.

[B]

Yeah.

[A]

Put the phone down. Hey, crack open a cold one.

[B]

I'm like, I don't care about technology and that stuff. Like.

[A]

No, I just cares. Not my job or anything.

[B]

Yeah, no, I just like, like, like, it's overrated. Like, to care about.

[A]

That's so not cool. Like, in person, communication. So much better. Yeah, no, totally. Do you have a panic of the week?

[B]

Yeah. Yeah.

[A]

What are you panicked?

[B]

Just that I Didn't get all my holiday gifts, of course. So now I have, like, the last one. Ones that are, like, hard.

[A]

I know.

[B]

And, like, I do this to myself every year where I get, like, the big stuff. Like, I'm like, I got my mom, my dad, my brother, but now I like those little ones that I'm. I won't say who because, you know, they. They obviously got gifts by this point, but, you know, I'm, like, running around town, like, would they like this? Would they like this? And I'm not in the position of just buying to buy. Like, I'm. I'm over that.

[A]

You're thoughtful, too, with, like, the gifts you get.

[B]

I try. Well, I'm not gonna get someone who was recently married home stuff, because I know that that was all in the registry.

[A]

True.

[B]

Like, it's sitting somewhere, maybe not even in use yet.

[A]

You know what I'm saying? This is true.

[B]

So I'm trying to be more intentional.

[A]

I know. And, like, it's so fun to, like, romanticize the idea of going in person shopping. But then it gets very hectic and very cold outside.

[B]

Yeah.

[A]

And shopping here, you can't. You got to go to a mall so you can be inside.

[B]

Love a mall. Yeah. I went. I went to this really cute store called Big Night. Have you heard of this?

[A]

Now I have.

[B]

Yes.

[A]

Because Margaret got me.

[B]

Yeah.

[A]

Things from there.

[B]

Okay. And I thought that it was, like, all sorts of gifts. It's really, like, more home gifts.

[A]

Okay.

[B]

So that's why I went there, like, thinking it would be all sorts of gifts. It really is. But it's amazing. Like, it's so, like, kitschy, but still, like, upscale. Like, chic. Like the.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

Sabre. Do you know that brand with the. Probably, you know. You know, it's thinking of the hummus, but that Sabrah. So I think that's how you say it. Sabre cutlery. Like, you know it.

[A]

Oh, yeah.

[B]

They had, like, those serving spoons and chopsticks. Like, all sorts of different. Like, it was just so cute. So anyways, I just wanted to say I didn't even buy anything because I don't want to get. I know. Yeah.

[A]

Well, I hope that. Well, yes, by now, hopefully, you would have found those good gifts. I would have. No, I've got a few people that I'm just really struggling with. And like, every night, I sit down on my computer to, like, like. And I'm like, no, I don't. And I. I don't know. Yeah. And then you're always kind of like, it's like an awkward thing. Not that I care about, like, budget and stuff. Like, in the sense of, like, you know, when people are like, oh, well, she only got me this. I don't want to be like that. But I'm like, I don't want to overshadow under shadow. Like, trying to figure out the in range.

[B]

I. I try to. You want it to be like a range? Yeah.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

Even for Secret Santa, I'm like, there's. The margin of error is probably like $10. No, I know.

[A]

I always do. That's tough. It is really tough. Well, I hope the best. I wish the best for you and your Santa journey.

[B]

Thank you. So if you see Santa running around.

[A]

Town, little Brooke running her little errands.

[B]

Yeah. No, I'm like, not the type to, like, be at the mall Christmas Eve, though. But like, I feel like in years past, like, I remember one year my brother was like, we gotta go to the mall. I was like, why the are we going on Christmas Eve? Like, that's insane. And it was insane. I was like, this is the most miserable place to be this day.

[A]

Like, it's festive, at least.

[B]

It is. It's like, that's like, real, like, holiday movie. Like.

[A]

Yes, it is. Yeah.

[B]

It's like the holiday movies.

[A]

No, I completely agree. It's always same my brother. It's like, let's go. I need to get everyone's gifts today. I'm like, I know.

[B]

No thinking. No thinking.

[A]

No. No thinking. I think Freddie is a little bit more ahead, though, so. But we'll see my panic of the week. Oh, my God. I hope that people can relate to this. Thank God. I'm honestly wearing a hat right now because I washed my hair today and my. My scalp.

[B]

Oh, dandruff season.

[A]

It is.

[B]

Yeah, I get it.

[A]

Flaky, flake, flake. And I'm getting all the oils, I'm doing all the things, and I'm just like. It's just not cute.

[B]

Well, good thing you're going to Florida because, you know, it will heal up there. No, it really. I. I agree. I haven't had this problem in a while either. And I feel like now it's, like.

[A]

Coming to you a little lightly, but.

[B]

Like, I haven't had this problem. Thank you. I haven't had this problem in a while.

[A]

I know usually for me, it's actually in the summer from, like, a sunburn on my scalp. And so I'm just, like, a little unfamiliar with it. And I have, like, darker roots now. Like when I was, like, super Blonde.

[B]

It was.

[A]

Now maybe I've had this forever, but when I was so blonde, I like. Oh, didn't notice.

[B]

No, you would notice because, like, it like gets on stuff.

[A]

Yeah, true.

[B]

It's snowing us next year. That will be the production department. Yeah.

[A]

No, literally, it's like you flip your hair over, like, put your hair up and you just see. Or I'm at the.

[B]

It.

[A]

I'm at. This is so gross. I'm like at the gym and I see the flakes fall out. Like I'm doing like a plank or something. I'm like.

[B]

But it's not dirty. It's. That's. It's actually because it's not like. Isn't it because it's over washed? Almost like I'm trying to wash my hair less so that I don't have as much dandruff.

[A]

No, everything contradicts everything. We talk about this a lot, but, like, I thought it was because I was over washing. So then the last like month or two, I really only washed my hair like once or twice a week. Like twice a week. And then I was getting my hair done the other day and she was like, maybe you should wash your hair more. And I was like, like really? Like, I'm like, so I don't know who to listen to, you know?

[B]

Yeah.

[A]

And like, I'm not really. Now I like my hair washing schedule, so I'm not really gonna change that.

[B]

Yeah, I get that.

[A]

But that could be the problem. So my panic is that it's snowing.

[B]

It's snowing.

[A]

I'll bring some snow to Florida. Yeah, yeah, yeah. I think it's also probably from using like a blow dryer and stuff. And like, your scalp gets hot. So maybe if I just like took a break. But like, it's the holidays. There's no time for breaks on hot tools.

[B]

I get that. I feel similarly with them having eczema, but I just went to the dermatologist and got like, you know, the heavy duty. Like, I'm not messing around anymore with over the counter. She even said to me, she was like, the problem is the strength you're using is over the counter level. We gotta amp it up. I was like, let's go.

[A]

Like, you're like, hit me.

[B]

Yeah. She was like, you never fully erase it when you use that. You gotta erase it. I was like, oh, my gosh. It was so educational and so helpful. Anyways. Yeah, but your eczema gets worse when you. She was like, when you do like, too hot of showers. But I'm like I'm freezing. Like I want to do a hot shower. So every. It's so. It's once again contradictory. It's hard. Yeah.

[A]

Maybe it's when I wash my hair and like scorching hot too.

[B]

Maybe.

[A]

I don't know.

[B]

I mean, at least for. That definitely does eczema.

[A]

It's good to know because my skin's been. Yeah.

[B]

We've talked.

[A]

I have these like spots on my arms from the self tan. Like. Yeah, the self tan just like doesn't give there. And I think it's because I have dry spots.

[B]

Maybe mine are even like way worse. Yeah.

[A]

So panicked. We're panicked.

[B]

Yeah, we're just panicked. We're just. Let's talk about your holiday party. You had a holiday party.

[A]

Thanks for coming. Of course. Of course.

[B]

It was a great turnout. It was so fun. I walked in the room, I was like, oh my gosh, so many people. It was a perfect sized room too, because it like it.

[A]

You think it was. Yeah, I've never. So I just had a like, like holiday party with Grey Goose, which was so fun because like love Grey Goose, obviously. And they really let me like kind of take the reins with it, which I really appreciated. But the room we picked was like really cute, cozy. And so I was really. I was limited to a certain amount of people which like, definitely fine. But I was more so like I like to be able to tell people like, you could bring a friend and like.

[B]

Yeah, no, I. I asked. I was like, hey, you want me to tell my brother?

[A]

Yeah, you were like, actually, no, actually like, I'm so. Just because the venue was so like.

[B]

Yeah, no, I get it. I get it.

[A]

And there was actually no.

[B]

Yeah.

[A]

Do not break.

[B]

If you look at a few numbers like, I got you, you're so nice. Sound. The boys could come through.

[A]

I know. And Sal definitely could have ended up coming because obviously some people.

[B]

No, people cancel last minute and that's what happens.

[A]

But I was so scared. I was like really wanting to follow the rules that I didn't over invite.

[B]

Yeah.

[A]

Which I'll never do that again because like you just.

[B]

People just.

[A]

Things happen. But it was so fun and it just felt like very mature.

[B]

It was. It was very chic. There was a cocktail served instead of like, you know.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

Like no vodka sodas sight.

[A]

Like no vodka sodas in sight. We had three drinks with espresso martini, a dirty martini and a like a mule. So it's kind of like my dream. And did you know that the hotel we had it At. They're actually known for mini cocktails. That's why they were. Those cocktails were mini. Yeah, right. I had no idea.

[B]

The more you know, the more you.

[A]

Know they're known for their mini cocktails. So it was really. It was just so fun. And I got to be on aux, so I just like, blasted Christmas music for a couple hours.

[B]

And it was so funny. You were like, you gave a speech, but you were also on aux. So you. Oh, I paused the music, gave your speech, and you're like, thank you, everyone. And you, like, run back to your phone and play so that the music. I know.

[A]

I was like, I wish I had a DJ to like. Yeah, I should have asked someone to, like. I would have totally done it. You totally. You totally would have.

[B]

And I. I feel like I would have known, like, you give me the little.

[A]

Yeah, I wouldn't have even needed to give you the signal. It was like a. In the moment. I just noticed. I was like, I think there's a good amount of people here now. Yeah.

[B]

And did you plan on saying a few words?

[A]

Yes, I planned on saying a few words. I never even got, like, drunk, even, like the whole night. I was like, I'm just vibing. It wasn't like a drunk thought I had talked to Gray. I was like, I'll do a toast, you know, Nice. And it was just like a moment of like, I looked at the photographer and we were like, but now, Now.

[B]

Yeah, yeah, it was great. It was like a really well thought out. There was no. No stumbling. Like, it was very clear, the speech. Because, you know, sometimes people get up there and they're like, I wanted to. You know, they're gathering their thoughts as they're speaking, and you're like, you didn't rehearse this?

[A]

Like, okay, good.

[B]

Yours is like, you're here. Thank you, Gregus. Wow. Yeah. Thank you.

[A]

I didn't rehearse it, but Ryan did give me, like, he randomly was like, I think you should say this. Like, when I was like, tonight we're all part of the flock. That was Ryan's idea. Oh. So I said it because I'm part of the Great Goose flock.

[B]

So I was like, that was great.

[A]

That was great. So that was really fun. And then you had another holiday party the next. Oh, and then we had Taylor Swift trivia.

[B]

We did have Taylor Swift trivia. Katie hosted Taylor Swift trivia. Well, I guess. I mean, she hosted it. Yeah. But she didn't actually host it. Like, she hosted it in terms of, like, it was like inviting People she invited every. Like, everybody definitely came because it was Katie bloody hosting it, Right? This guy hosted it, and he, like, the trivia guy.

[A]

Trivia Joe.

[B]

Trivia Joe.

[A]

I think that's his name.

[B]

Yeah, he was a real mc.

[A]

I think we did better than we thought we were going to, though, you and I. I mean, I still got.

[B]

Second to last, but, yeah, I. I definitely. I went for Katie.

[A]

I won for Katie, you know, it was fun, though. Like, it was so fun. The questions were all over the place. Like, the hardest ones for me. Like, they showed us screenshots of films or things Taylor Swift's been in, and I didn't know a lot of them, like, we had to name, like, the movie.

[B]

They were old.

[A]

They were old. Yeah. Like, Valentine's Day was on there. Ho down. Ho Down. They're done. The Hannah Montana movie. You got. You almost got one of them. Like, the CSI Law and Order.

[B]

I did Law and Order, but it was actually csi.

[A]

Okay. Didn't know she was in the Amsterdam movie. That newer movie.

[B]

Didn't know.

[A]

I want to watch it.

[B]

I knew she was in Cats because.

[A]

I remember, because she has a song in it.

[B]

Me. Yeah.

[A]

Or something, maybe. So that was really, really fun. And then it snowed.

[B]

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[A]

What did you end up wearing to the second holiday party because you were nervous to overdress or underdress?

[B]

I think I just wore black tights, black skirt, and, like, a black turtleneck sweater. I feel like that's been like my go to.

[A]

Very cute cheek.

[B]

I'm doing the outfit thing right now where it's like, I either. I mean, today I'm just covered everywhere. I'm like, I'm doing this thing lately.

[A]

And I. Oh, like proportions.

[B]

I either show. Especially in the winter, because. Yeah, I'm like, okay, I can either show my legs or, like, wear.

[A]

I like that crop top. Yeah.

[B]

So not cropped, but, like, shorter sleeve, whatever. So I was like, I'll show my legs.

[A]

So show. Like to show the arms. Yeah.

[B]

No, it was great. A very social weekend.

[A]

Yeah, I know. Are you, like, dead?

[B]

I was okay after. I was. I feel like.

[A]

But.

[B]

But it was definitely like. I feel like that's my life. I have no plans, and then I have, like, a ton of plans. I know.

[A]

It's like that one week. I kind of would rather it all be in one weekend because you can really, like, tan and you can do all your. Your things for that one social weekend.

[B]

I kind of have a social weekend this weekend too.

[A]

Oh, my goodness.

[B]

I know things. Things are coming in. We have a Hanukkah celebration. Happy Hanuk. By the time. I think this. I'm pretty sure because of the calcul.

[A]

Yeah, I think so from my calculations.

[B]

Calculations. Or maybe there's like, one night left. I think it's over, though. So we have a Hanuk family Hanukkah celebration. My friend's having a moving party. But then there's also, like an end of the semester party for Ben. So I'm trying to figure out. I'm booked. I'm booked. I know. And then we were like, oh, maybe we could host people over. Veronica. I was like, there's not. There's no days. There's. We're out of time. Yeah. And hosting, like, I don't want to half ass that. Like, if we're having people, you hope for that, like, Also, Ben Cokes. I'm like, that's gonna be like, yeah, that's a whole day right there is so true.

[A]

You need the day for him to cook and bake and who knows what else so you can prep and, like. Like, get everything ready.

[B]

Totally.

[A]

Next year you can plan ahead. I'm always like, ah, next year I'll do that.

[B]

I know. And then the holiday season just comes up on us so quick.

[A]

I know. It really does. I'm. What was I gonna say? I don't know. Oh, the snow. I really love the snow. That was so fun. Waking up Sunday morning to, like. And it stuck. Like, that was really exciting.

[B]

I know. I feel like you and Ryan had, like, a little moment too. Like, you guys, really. Because that was like your, like. Like your Christmas.

[A]

Yeah, we. Well, we woke up Sunday morning. We did have a moment. We woke up Sunday morning and it was like, snowing. Like, oh, my God. It was so easy to get up too. It was like 8:30. And we both, like, remembered that it was snowing the night before. So we ran to the blinds. We're like children. Like, oh, my God. Could you. I was thinking from. Because you're so high up. Could you, like, see anything?

[B]

It was just white.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

All it is is just white. And then when the clouds clear out a little bit.

[A]

Yeah. That's cool, though.

[B]

Like, beauty. Yeah. No, it is really just. You're in a white box.

[A]

That is nice, I do have to say. So we woke up, it was snowing, and we had plans to do, like, our gift exchange.

[B]

Yes.

[A]

That night. Because I was leaving on a Wednesday, and I was like, weekend's more fun. Like, let's exchange our gifts on Sunday night. And then it was like, snowing. We're playing Christmas music. We were like, should we do gifts right now?

[B]

Oh, that's so wholesome.

[A]

It literally was. It was really special. It was like, one of my favorite moments we've ever had. Just because, like, it felt like a snowy Christmas.

[B]

I've never had that.

[A]

Like, you probably.

[B]

Yes, of course. Of course. A white Christmas. Christmas. A white.

[A]

It literally felt like a white Christmas. I was being so cheesy. Like, couldn't have been cheesier.

[B]

That's sweet. And Ryan probably hasn't had that either now that. Well, I celebrated somewhere north, but he.

[A]

Seems to be very excited as well.

[B]

I feel like that's not typical.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

Southern residents.

[A]

It snowed in Georgia, like, when I was at school there. I think you were there at the same time.

[B]

That was, like, so rare, though.

[A]

Okay. Yeah.

[B]

So they had no idea. Remember, like, everything shut down. They didn't want to do anything like. Yeah, it was. I feel like it's so.

[A]

It's probably rare for him too.

[B]

Yeah.

[A]

That's sweet. But I do have to say, just because this is great. I texted Brooke, guys, like, Ryan's gift.

[B]

10 out of 10. Ryan.

[A]

Guys, I fell to the floor. Like, Ryan always gets, like, very sweet, sentimental things. Well, we know the sort of stream one year.

[B]

Tvg. Yeah. And he got you, like, a T shirt or something of, like, you guys had, like a nickname, like an elephant nickname or something.

[A]

Oh, oh, he got me. Good memory. He got me an elephant ears T shirt because I was doing the sock curls.

[B]

It's always very, like, relevant. Like, it's thoughtful and relevant to, like, inside jokes or whatever you guys have.

[A]

You're so right. He got me, like, a silly goose T shirt because I'm a silly. I don't know why that we, like, have said that before or, like, one time he got me, like, a really cute, thinly embroidered sweatshirt, like always.

[B]

Really?

[A]

He loves a shirt. He's always so excited about shirt. So anyways, always really sweet. I don't know what was in the air. Guys, this year we're opening gifts. I opened the box and he. All week. Well, let me say this after, guys, I opened this box. It is a mew Mew purse.

[B]

Christmas really hit this year. Yeah.

[A]

And, like, you know, I mean, we've been together six years.

[B]

I. This was. It was a jump. It was a jump. This was 0 to 60 and 3.5. Like this.

[A]

Yeah. This was, like, crazy. This was. And it was. And I. It was. He was like, you know, because, like, we moved in together now. And like, I don't know. It was so sweet. And I never would have expected anything like that. It was a really beautiful black purse. I put it in my YouTube vlog.

[B]

I was gonna say I didn't see it on Instagram, but I wasn't sure. Like, how does that go? Like, I do.

[A]

I.

[B]

Like, no, I was thinking about. I was like, I feel like we're at an age where it's a little odd to be like, my Christmas haul. I know.

[A]

I don't really know. I mean, maybe. But then he was like, are you gonna post? So I don't know. I. Maybe I'll.

[B]

I think you probably did it the right. I feel like that's right. Like. And. Yeah, because you. You're, like, happy about it. But then again, I also see.

[A]

I don't wanna. Because I Remember last year, you and I were like, everyone's getting designer bad.

[B]

I know, I know. And I. I see both sides.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

Again, like, I also have received thoughtful gifts, and I definitely have posted on Tick Tock. And so, like, I don't think that that's, like.

[A]

No, I know. I don't know why I just felt I. I posted so much about the snow. I was just being so positive on the Internet on Sunday. I was like. Like, let me just not. Also, I don't know. I was just having a moment myself, I guess, with it. But it was just. And again, like, I wasn't expecting anything. Like, it was just the sweetest thing. And he was so proud.

[B]

Were you really not expecting anything?

[A]

I was expecting a gift.

[B]

No, of course. But were you. Did you have an inkling that this year he spent a little bit more than normal? Or, like, what was the.

[A]

A little. Because he had said, like, it was like, Black Friday time. And he was like, what do you want for Christmas? And I was like, every year he asked me that. I'm like, I don't like. I just like something that you like. Whatever. And he was like, I know, but, like, what's, like, brands you like? And I was like. I mean, I did say. I was like, I like mew mew, bro, But. And I was like, kidding. And I was. And he was like, yeah, but what? And I was like. I mean, I like, like, one year I gave this. I was like, one year, Brooke got me one year. This year, Brooke got me a baseball hat from. Yeah, I'm obsessed with it. That's all I said. But I was like, kind of like, joke. Like, yeah, yeah, yeah.

[B]

You're giving him the high range of the. Yeah.

[A]

Because he kept asking me, and I was like, like, okay. But I really wasn't expecting anything. But it all makes sense now because all week I had been talking about getting something for my manager, and I was talking about how I might get her something from Mew Mew. Whatever. And he was like, mew mew? You like Mew mew? Like, he had already freaking bought me the purse.

[B]

But he just like, yeah.

[A]

And then he kept saying something like, no more purses, Danielle. No more purses. Because I had, like, bought a purse earlier this, like, last month.

[B]

Whatever.

[A]

He was just, like, making all these jokes, and now I'm realizing why, because he was, like, really excited about it.

[B]

Oh, that's really sweet.

[A]

It was really sweet. And I just, like, had to share.

[B]

Because I feel like Christmas bonuses must have hit dipped this year, literally. I mean, he got.

[A]

Yeah. He got his sister a purse this year for Christmas.

[B]

Like, oh, my God.

[A]

No, I know. He got her.

[B]

Everybody gets it. Yeah. I didn't get rid of.

[A]

No, I know. I'm like, by the way, now, like, I want person. No, it's really sweet.

[B]

I also think this is actually a very real conversation to have, because I think there also is. And I'm not saying that it's a universal age or a universal thing, but I do notice that there is, and it varies for everybody.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

But I feel like there's a point in your 20s, 30s, maybe even beyond where, like, you kind of break through in your career and you start making more money. Maybe, like, the bone, like, I'm being. So the bonuses, like, do hit death or, like, something happens. Like, I feel like this is a thing that it's like you build in your career for, let's just say, eight years or something. I'm just noticing it with my friends and, like, their significant others that are like, you're right. In their 30s, 30s now, and they're like, no, we have the money.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

On a down payment on the house or whatever it is, because. So I think that with age and just advancement in his career, I mean, he's been working hard for a long time. Like, how long?

[A]

He doesn't. Yeah, he's been working, like, literally since the day we graduated.

[B]

No, I know. And I feel like he was. And he always, like, is working.

[A]

No, he's always working. I'm, like, so proud of him. And he's. And he was just so proud to.

[B]

Give it to me.

[A]

Like, it was just so nice. I literally was like, I have to text him, Brook. Right.

[B]

I'm like.

[A]

I just. It was.

[B]

It was a thought, too, that went into it. It's like, he went through a lot of steps to do this.

[A]

He reached out to a. My stylist friend and was like, can you help me? Like, I did hear later on, because I asked her about it, he was going to get me a purple one. So we did lead him to.

[B]

Okay.

[A]

The black bag instead of purple, you.

[B]

Know, but the thought was there, so. But guys love a color.

[A]

I know they do.

[B]

They do. They. One, they hate black. Like, they hate when I wear, like, black, white. Like, the simple colors. Like, they're like, why don't you wear the pink shirt today? I'm like, oh, my God. Really? Yeah. I'm like. I was thinking a neutral sweater, and they're like, what about the striped one?

[A]

Like, yeah, yeah. You know what it is I feel like, don't they say, like, guys are colorblind or something? Technically, a little guy.

[B]

Really? Is this, like, an urban legend?

[A]

I don't know.

[B]

No, I so see that.

[A]

So, like, colors, like. I. I don't know. I'm, like, totally playing that out of my ass. I remember guys would say that in middle school. Maybe they were just lying. I don't know.

[B]

Know. I could see them, like, seeing color theory differently than women do. But we'll never experience what you see as red. And what I see is red, which is the craziest thing.

[A]

How crazy.

[B]

I know it's. Which is really odd because we're both wearing red sweaters, but I'm like, do they both look the same to you? Like, do they?

[A]

That's so true.

[B]

Yeah.

[A]

Wait, we also have to talk about the tick tock. You sent me the jacket. Brooke and I are really struggling with the men's fashion. You guys really struggling?

[B]

We had a thing before. We're just. I feel like I'm down on men today. Like, I'm sorry. I'm really not. I'm not a man hater. Like, I'm really not.

[A]

No, no, you're not.

[B]

You're up. You're up. You're being kind. You're like, nice gift.

[A]

I'm like, I don't know what you said. No, I don't think you've been a man hater.

[B]

Okay, That's.

[A]

She's a man.

[B]

When we're getting ready for all these holiday parties and stuff, of course, it's like you. It comes down to 30 minutes before, and that's when, like, you think about the outfit. Right?

[A]

Literally. We call the witching hour. Like, content hour. No, the witching hour is when the guy.

[B]

Why?

[A]

When you're, like, overstimulated from getting ready and your boyfriend walks in and he's like, what do I wear?

[B]

Yeah.

[A]

You haven't thought about this yet?

[B]

I'm like, okay, you wait until. Right before when there's literally no possible other options except for what's in your closet, because everything's closed. Yeah. Luckily, we. We've been trying to, like, you know, build.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

Not a crazy wardrobe, but just get some nicer pieces over the years.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

Well, first for your party, Ben was like, I'm gonna wear, like, the green sweater he puts it on. I was like, okay, that's a green long sleeved shirt. That's not a sweater. Not acceptable to wear the party. I'm sorry, you have to change. So then he put on, like, a real. A proper Sweater. I thought it was good, actually. Everybody at the party was complimenting, I was gonna say.

[A]

But the one he wore, I really liked it.

[B]

No, so that was good. I was a good second choice. Ben, that was awesome.

[A]

Got it on the second try.

[B]

Yeah.

[A]

Only took two tries.

[B]

No, that's pretty good. Yeah. And then we were just talking about how we want them to be better at fashion, but we don't know how to advise them to be better at fashion. Like, I. I just am. I point to, like, his friends. Like, I'm like, hey, like, Josh has, like, awesome styling. Maybe you could, like. I don't want to say emulate it because it's, like, personal style, but I'm like, just, like, you know, you're smart. Like, take some notes.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

Oh, he's wearing a jacket open over, like, whatever.

[A]

No, I totally. I. It's so funny because I feel like you and I always talk about how it's like, if you don't have a solution, like, you can't complain.

[B]

I know.

[A]

And we don't have it. We're struggling with both Brooke and I. Like, I. Oh, my God. It was literally the witching hour right before we left for the Grey Goose thing. Because I was. Honestly. It was on me. I should have thought, like, a week before, like, let's buy Ryan a new shirt. Like, like. And all he had was this blue. I even made a mood board, you guys, for the men. And I couldn't even.

[B]

No, I was just texting. I was like, hey, what's everybody wearing? Like, I was like, it's a sweater vibe. Okay. Yeah.

[A]

I was like, sweater and pants for men. Like, I don't even know. But I. All Ryan had was this blue sweater, but it kind of worked because Grey Goose was blue.

[B]

Totally.

[A]

But, like, even someone commented, like, you guys. Outfits. Like, and this is always the case for me and Ryan. Like, we don't look like we're going to the same event.

[B]

Oh. I mean, that's always. But I feel like the women should always outshine the men. I mean, like, I do feel that way. Like, honestly.

[A]

Honestly, if someone.

[B]

Someone's gonna look awesome, like, it's gonna be the girl.

[A]

Like, for sure.

[B]

Yeah.

[A]

I like that Word usage.

[B]

Awesome. Like, awesome. Yeah. Like, I look awesome. And he was there, too.

[A]

Like, no, it's great.

[B]

Yeah.

[A]

I need to. I don't know. I think it really is on us, because they. It's really sweet. I feel like they ask us, you know, our.

[B]

Yeah.

[A]

And stuff. So maybe we need to do a crash course. And, like, I Don't know. I need to, like, go stalk some men on Instagram that I like their outfit.

[B]

There are guys who do simple men's dressing formulas. But then it, like, when I really think about, I'm like, it's not my responsibility. Like, it is my responsibility because, like, if I wanted to improve, I guess it's on me. But at the same time, I'm like, I already have enough to worry about.

[A]

Gotta worry about our outfits.

[B]

That's what I'm saying. I'm like, I. This isn't dress up like you're an adult man. Like, you can dress yourself. Literally.

[A]

I know now I sound like a man hater, but, like, oh, my God, sometimes Ryan will come out of his room. His room. His room.

[B]

The room you share together. Or no, his closet because it's in another room.

[A]

Sometimes I reference the office as his room because it's closed. But, like, we fully sleep in the same bed, you guys, whatever. He just keeps his clothes in that closet. But he'll come out of the closet and he. He has this tie dye shirt. He loves it so much. And he'll wear it with like, like, printed pants. I'm like, but sometimes you just have to let that. Let them.

[B]

I.

[A]

We need Mel back.

[B]

Where's Mel? I know, I agree. No, we love her. We've had. We have. With colored pants. There's a lot of. A lot of that.

[A]

And, like, how tight the pants are. Remember I texted you the other day? I was like, how tight are Ben's pants?

[B]

No, the jeans were struggling. His jeans are always falling off, if I'm being honest. Like, he. Look, he takes two steps and the jeans are actually at his knees. I'm like, I think it's time we get you some new jeans, buddy. Like, you lost. He does do belts, but then, like, they're on. Like, the tight. Like, I'm like, this isn't. Oh.

[A]

And then it's like, I know what you mean when it's on the tightest thing. And then the loops look weird.

[B]

Yeah. I'm just like, hey, it's time for some new pet.

[A]

Like, you know, hey, you lost some.

[B]

Hey, you lost some. You're. You've been going to the gym. Like, let's get you some new pants.

[A]

So funny.

[B]

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[A]

Yeah, it was something so random, but.

[B]

It made me laugh because it looked ridiculous. This guy was wearing like the most ridiculous coat. It was not just a normal trench coat. It was like a ridiculous, like evil villain cape. Like, like it actually. And I was like, I so have been there though.

[A]

Like, that's like running out the door, trying to leave, and then he just comes out in an outfit.

[B]

Literally. No, we're running out the door. I'm like, he's in this fabul. Like, you know, we finally got him in the nice ensemble and he's wearing like his ski jacket. Like, I was like, holy, you can't wear the ski jacket with this. Like, he was like, no, this is my winter coat. Like, it's cold. And I was like, I, I understand.

[A]

That, but you know, hoes don't get cold. Yeah.

[B]

I was like, how about it? Have a. He was like, don't. I was like, don't you have a peacoat? He was like, yeah, but it's. It's like a different color. I was like, it doesn't matter what color it is. It's not the formality of the. Like. Like, it's not interesting how they see things differently. You know what I'm saying?

[A]

They do, or they're just, like, not thinking. At least Ryan's not thinking about warmth. He'll be leaving. And I'm like, you're gonna need two more layers. Like, it's freezing.

[B]

Really? See, Ben does think about warmth. Like, he's like, no, I need. I need my seat. Like, I'm like, as if you're going skiing in downtown Brooklyn. Like, what are we doing? Like, it makes me laugh. He's hitting the slopes. Like.

[A]

But, like, I know it's possible for these men to, like, wear. I don't know, maybe it's like, they stick to a brand. I mean, obviously, that's kind of hard.

[B]

Yeah. Yeah. I just don't, to be completely honest, at least from what I'm like, he just has enough interest in it. Like, does. Right. Like, I don't think clothes probably rev Ryan up. Right? Like, yeah, that's that. Me too. Like, it's boring. Like, when it comes down to it, I'm like, oh, try this on. He's like, basically like, you know, like a second grader.

[A]

Yeah. No, they don't want to. No, it's. We tried to go shopping the other day because the store and Soho is having 50 off. So then he gets excited. That gets Ryan revved up. Urban revivo.

[B]

Okay.

[A]

It's right next to Zara. They have women's too.

[B]

Okay.

[A]

And we were in there and everything's 50 off. But we deal with this with Ryan where nothing fits him. Like, he is a double xl. He refuses. But. But he is a double xl and, like, we need. They never have it. So then he tries to put the too tight. I don't like too tight things on him.

[B]

He actually, that's a valid problem. Or, like, you know, you need to be more niche. Like, I don't have. There's no excuse here. Like, we. We're in very standard sizing. Probably a medium at this point. Smaller than me. Like, so you at least have an excuse of, like, you know, we gotta shop at more specific stores. I'm like, you could literally to go to Uniqlo, get a medium off the rack and be fine. You Know what I'm saying?

[A]

I see what you're saying. Well, maybe that should make it sound less intimidating for you then, too. Think about that.

[B]

No, you're right. You're right. So I have to.

[A]

No, it's not on you.

[B]

It is. I. I understand not having. I'm trying to, like, equate it to, like, something that we don't have interest in. And it's like, they say, like, you know, that maybe, like, finances or, like.

[A]

Yeah, like, cooking meat or, like.

[B]

Yeah, I'm sure.

[A]

No, I know you don't like to cook meat.

[B]

Yeah, no, like, honestly, crypto or something.

[A]

Yeah, we're kind of like.

[B]

Like, when they try to, like, explain, like, because that's what. Maybe an interest of them or any financy things. And for me, I'm just like, I don't want to do this right now.

[A]

Like, no, totally. It's like, I don't care. Like, I'm fine with, like, yeah, I don't want the high yield savings account. Like, I'm good. Like, I know.

[B]

I mean, like, we do it.

[A]

Yeah, we do it. By the way, we listen.

[B]

No, honestly, for me, it's also like. Like, the YouTube videos, like, the. Like, I don't need to watch, like. Like an essay about, like, why China and Japan are. Are different and similar. Like, you know, I, like, in all of the worries. Yeah. And all the years. Like, breaking it down. Like, I don't personally. Like, I'm good, but.

[A]

No, I. Yeah.

[B]

Good for them. They. Well, I can't speak for them in generally, but. Because I think every guy's.

[A]

No, Ryan's is fixated on his cake still. Like, Brooke, it's getting to be too much where it's like. Like, I'm, like, in bed watching Owning Manhattan. He's like, okay, it's cake time. I'm like, you were what? No. And so then I was like, okay, I'm kind of tired of these people because it's like this. Yeah.

[B]

Yeah.

[A]

I was like, I'm just gonna put on a random episode. And he was kind of like, okay, that's fine. I just want to watch his. Yeah. Okay. The first thing he says, you know, they're introducing all the new people. He goes, who are these people? Like, I miss Andrew.

[B]

Oh. Because he's got to know those people. Those were his people. These people.

[A]

He couldn't do it, so we had to go back. And then he just. You know, every time he's like, three, two. Is it like, he couldn't.

[B]

I can't believe I'm So sorry that I started this problem.

[A]

Oh, my God.

[B]

Wow. See, we've been off of it, but we. We could go back because there's only so much cake.

[A]

Brooke. Like, it's just too much. And he's like. I love how, like, they really care about the flavor. Like, honestly, it's cute that he's, like, into something like this, but, like, my God, it's too much.

[B]

Wow. We started watching a new show on Apple tv. I don't know if you would, like.

[A]

I don't know if I even want to hear it.

[B]

Like. Like, I don't know if. No, it's not. It's like, Like a severance type show. Like, it's more that type of vibe. So I don't know if it would be. I think it's called Plurus Look.

[A]

Oh, I've heard Rumble Pluribus.

[B]

I had never heard of it.

[A]

I've heard someone mention this or a story or something.

[B]

Apparently, it's the most watched show on Apple tv.

[A]

Wow.

[B]

Like, and I had never heard of it. And it definitely is, like, pretty. I don't know if I want to call it like, sci fi, but, like a little dystopian first episode. Like, I was like, is this going to be, like, got a little too freaky and then it kind of settles out and then it's a little bit less about. I don't want to spoil it, but basically it's. This woman is different than everybody else and she needs to figure out why. And it. But it's like her verse, like, literally the entire population. Like, it's. It's very interesting. So it actually does sound interesting. Yeah.

[A]

Wow. Have you heard. I've been hearing a lot about Landman or something.

[B]

Mom loves. Yeah.

[A]

Oh, she likes.

[B]

I don't know what it. But isn't that 19. Like, it's with.

[A]

I think it's that Taylor franchise. I don't connect.

[B]

That's. I. I don't. I don't either.

[A]

I love the Wild Wild west, but I don't know.

[B]

I think you have to, like, start at one show to understand the other show.

[A]

It's like the Multiverse.

[B]

It's like the gal shows. Oh. The person who does this show is the person who does Breaking Bad. So that's why people were like, saying, you didn't watch Breaking Bad, though.

[A]

No, I. I tried to watch it.

[B]

Yeah, yeah, yeah. No, I. I get. Yeah, it's. I. I think that that's just like. But it's like cinema. Like, you know, it's like there's like imagery and like foreshadowing, dare I say. Yeah. I was like, oh, the truck's important here. Like. Yeah, that type of stuff.

[A]

So you have to. You can't be on your phone.

[B]

No, it's perfect.

[A]

Cuz you don't go on your phone.

[B]

But I do needle point.

[A]

You do needle.

[B]

And some shows are not.

[A]

I was checking my notes to make sure I said everything to you because I had. Oh, quickly. Sorry. Did I. Were you gonna say anything else about the show? Did you ask Chat GBT the craziest question that you.

[B]

Oh, yeah.

[A]

Asked this year? So I heard on the toast they were talking about, like, they asked Chat GPT the craziest thing they asked this year. So I asked, do you want to hear what mine are? Yeah, well, the craziest thing I said, which is like, you guys already know this. Honestly. I said, why am I burpee when I go to bed? Never during the day at all. I said, if you add.

[B]

Add.

[A]

If you add protein powder to already protein pancake mix, does it make the pancakes firm? And the other one I don't want to read.

[B]

Not for reading on here, mine says your most unhinged ass this year was uploading your blood work and asking what might be wrong with me while casually adding that you were sick Unwellbutrin on birth control, running twice a week, walking on inclines, lifting and simplifying while casually adding. Yeah, no, I literally said, what's wrong with me? But it like read it wrong, right?

[A]

A little bit.

[B]

Well, actually it read some of it right. And it was like, this is not, you know. Oh, it was. And then it was at 11:47pm so.

[A]

Like, it was a late.

[B]

I was not doing well.

[A]

Yeah, no, highly suggest asking Chat GBT that you could ask it all kinds of things about your urine review. I forget what else they said. Yeah, yeah.

[B]

Oh, I did the sheer volume of make this ad not sound like an ad request.

[A]

The sheer volume.

[B]

Like I asked that multiple times. Like, how to make this ad not sound. Because I'll upload, like my concept or.

[A]

Whatever and I'll be like, okay, it sounds too addy.

[B]

Yeah. Like this isn't. Or we're all upload sometimes. Like brand, brand, brand. I don't know.

[A]

Brand briefs.

[B]

I'll upload brand, like guidelines.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

And be like, how can I make this sound not like I'm a robot basically? Because of course there's essential lines and whatnot.

[A]

But it's like, how can I feel more fun? No, totally. That's funny.

[B]

Trying to how do I make this ad not sound like sheer volume?

[A]

I like that a lot. No, Chad is fun. It is. It's a silly time.

[B]

I've been hearing a lot about Google Gemini.

[A]

Oh yeah, yeah, I know. Well, yeah, we were talking about it because it's good at images.

[B]

Yeah, yeah. I feel like people. No, no, I've just heard that it's really. I don't really know particularly why it's good. I think people have preferences.

[A]

You know, I kind of want to utilize chat GBT to like. I feel like everyone does this in January to like rebrand your life. Like I want to utilize it to like, I don't know, it's really, really.

[B]

Good with recipe ideas. But even. But then also like making you a grocery list from those recipe ideas.

[A]

I have to use that.

[B]

Yeah.

[A]

It is so nice.

[B]

So I feel like, like with planning and prepping and that sort of stuff, it's very helpful.

[A]

I saw on a totally other note, Clara Purse made a tick tock about when she's going on a trip, she makes a Pinterest board for that trip. And I was like, oh, I never thought about that because like you pin things so it's like. But it's like photo ideas for the trip. It's you know, recipe or not recipes, like restaurant. I don't know. I just love that is one fun thing. Like curating your vibe for the year. Like vision boards, obviously all that.

[B]

I do one Pinterest board for the whole year. Year.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

Do you do that?

[A]

Yeah. And I just like add. Oh no.

[B]

Yeah, you not do that.

[A]

Sorry, I thought you meant like vision board.

[B]

Like no, I literally. Well, I have vision but that's more so like just saving them to make it my background for the year. But no, I have one like right. I'm at the end of 2025 and it's everything. I mean it's everything from vibes to life.

[A]

You should make a tick tock of like.

[B]

Yeah, my years. Yeah. This is I think maybe the third or fourth year that I'm doing that.

[A]

I've tried that because I think. Was it Anahide that told us about this? I tried to do that and I. My brain couldn't handle it. So I have like outfits 2025. I know, but I, I like that because then it's just.

[B]

Yeah, yeah. I mean I have my private board. Like my engagement ring. Like that's like not on there cuz like I don't want to spoil the big surprise. Like.

[A]

No, obviously not.

[B]

But.

[A]

But overall 2025, we're wrapping up. How do. How do you feel? Wrapping it up in a bow?

[B]

Hey. It was a journey. Not really. Actually. What the happened this year. I really don't even know what to say. Like, honestly.

[A]

I know. We went on tour. We did a rebrand.

[B]

I know.

[A]

Both now live with our.

[B]

Yeah.

[A]

That was a big year for you, was it? This was a big year for me. Yeah. Last year was kind of like.

[B]

Not like, that's kind of.

[A]

That was last year.

[B]

Last. The year before 2024. Yes.

[A]

It was a big change for you.

[B]

Yeah. I did a big, big trip with my family, and then I moved in with Ben, so I feel like that was my big year. And then this year, great year, but, like, nothing, you know?

[A]

Good.

[B]

Next year is going to be a big year for me.

[A]

Next year is a big year for Brook M. Yeah. I'm so ready. Podcast about to spice up a little. Everybody lock up. Lock up.

[B]

I know. I know. I hate unpredictability, like, and being like, hey, I don't know. But, like, also, like, hey, I don't know. Hey, you know, I always like to you, like, I like to know the ending. I'm like, but tell me what the end.

[A]

Like, who. Who dies at the end? Like, you just want to know. No. Yeah.

[B]

I'm like, the mom did it, right? Oh.

[A]

And I'm like, no, just watch it. But, yeah, we can't watch 2026 yet. So, you know, got a good feeling about 26. How are you ringing in the new Year? Where are you gonna be?

[B]

I don't. Like, that's the other thing. No exciting New Year's plan. So, like, I'm definitely not, like, we're not gonna, like, make a party happen, right? Like, like, we're. It's gonna be badass.

[A]

You'll be in New York somewhere. Oh, actually, we don't know. Maybe you won't be in New York.

[B]

Yeah. I don't know. Last minute, something might happen. I'm, like, wanting to use my credit card points. You ever just, like, get in one of those moods where you're like, I have credit card points.

[A]

Like, I. I'm booking our Japan flights with the points because the points guy said, don't just let them sit there.

[B]

Did you book them?

[A]

The flight booked on the way there? On the way back. We're trying to figure out. I meant to ask you, what airlines are you flying?

[B]

I did. Delta, of course, because I.

[A]

Both ways.

[B]

Yes.

[A]

We'll talk after because our way back, we can't.

[B]

I actually wanted to talk about this too. Because I was wondering if it's. And you guys might be like, wow, Brooke, like, you're so ridiculous. Like, am I the. Like, like, Ben booked regular and I booked first class.

[A]

Like, Brooke, am I the worst person ever? Katie and I put the boyfriends, and.

[B]

At least they have each other.

[A]

Yeah. We were like, they'll have each other and then we're in first class.

[B]

Now the thing is if. If an upgrade opportunity comes available later on. Yes, yes. But I just was like, this is really important to me. And like, yeah, you know, that's my dollar.

[A]

Like, no, we're choosing to.

[B]

No.

[A]

100%. There's people probably like, what the. But truly, like, Ryan was like, please don't. Like, I don't. Like, I. I can sleep sitting up.

[B]

Like, I. Oh, for me, it was like, hey, don't you want to spend that money there? I was like, hey, it's a long.

[A]

Trip, so I'm gonna at least do it. No, no, definitely. I feel like guys don't, like, care as much like us. They don't need to be pampered. Like, like, there were conversations had, but no 100% same situation happening over here.

[B]

Like, if the opportunity comes about, like, I will do that again because this is like a really big trip and stuff. But I. I don't know. I don't know how to, like, do.

[A]

Hey, there's no ring yet. No. Hey, hey. No ring.

[B]

We don't travel next to each other until there's a ring in this.

[A]

No. Even in, like, yeah. No. Very grateful that we could do those things. So. And they, like, don't care, so. Or maybe they do.

[B]

I don't know. I don't. I. I don't really know. But unfortunately, it's your money. You know, that was like me being.

[A]

Like, hey, like, do you care if I. Well, if you guys are gonna miss us? Because we're gonna miss you. Don't worry. We both have Instagrams. Tick tock. YouTube @ Brooke Mitchio at Danielle Carolyn. You guys can keep up with us there. Follow at Gals in the Go podcast on Instagram. We stay very active.

[B]

There. Lots of engaging over the break and we at. Get. Wow. We actually are gonna have a really exciting 2026 right when we get back. So lock.

[A]

In. Lock in, you guys. We'll be back January.

[B]

14Th.

[A]

Yes. It's a Wednesday. We. The first two weeks of January. We will be. Gals are on.

[B]

Break. We're gonna be making our vision boards work in.

[A]

Progress. We'll be making vision boards, rebranding for the year and we'll see you guys soon. We love you so much. Happy Holidays. Happy New Year. Happy.

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