everything i imagined of that scene, where dirk and dave meet, i got.
the dave showing that hes realized how utterly fucked up his childhood was
the dirk finding out that there was another version of himself out there being a Not Cool Dude
the dirk talking about his bro and being super eloquent and (i think) saying just what dave needed to do with his doubt about what he’s doing in this game playing the hero, even
aries: you carry a fire inside of you and although the flames are beautiful, you must not let them burn the ones you love.
taurus: it’s never okay to kill parts of yourself just to keep others alive.
gemini: you are art. you are magical and mystical and everything in between. it’s okay if not everyone is able to understand that; learn how to appreciate your own beauty instead of searching for another’s admiration.
cancer: it’s okay to taste your own tears sometimes. after all, saltwater has a funny way of healing all wounds.
leo: you have moved mountains and swam across oceans, so who’s to say you can’t save your own damn self?
virgo: make a fist with your hand and understand that you still have fight left in you. don’t give up on yourself just yet.
libra: erase the battle lines you’ve drawn inside your head. you don’t deserve to be at war with yourself anymore; you never did.
scorpio: do not let your light be extinguished by the dark this world has shown you.
sagittarius: the unknown has always scared you but there is an entire universe inside of you & i promise that it’s worth exploring.
capricorn: you have made mistakes but you are not a hurricane. no, you are as warm and as lovely as the summer rain.
aquarius: rest easy with the knowledge that the people who have done you wrong can’t sleep at night.
pisces: you will not find happiness in the same place that you lost it. stop searching through the wreckage and rebuild the life you’re meant to be living.
This, except read all of them. Take what you need to heart.
teens in a ya novels:
we drove down the highway in my mom's stolen bmw going 120 mph and singing along to obscure japnese songs after pulling off the perfect robbery at fort knox
The show version of “Do It For Her” from Sworn to the Sword. (Here’s Rebecca’s original demo!)
This is also the lead sheet that I used when writing and recording the piano part, though I ended up modifying some details. Deedee and Grace’s performances are stunning–it was a huge joy to work on this song!
Music and lyrics: Rebecca Sugar Vocals: Deedee Magno Hall (Pearl), Grace Rolek (Connie) Arrangement and piano: Aivi & Surasshu Violin and viola: Jeff Ball
i feel like most australian birthday celebrations consist of too much alcohol, screaming, burnt food on the bbq, 750 flies, hommus/tzatziki/french onion dip (or red rock deli if ur lucky) and those $5 woolworths mud cakes
I always hate it when people are all “so do you go to school, or are
you working, or” and I either have to
make up some lie, or
eventually get
around to “I am not working because of depression/anxiety,” and
subsequently have to deal with whatever bullshit-riddled and completely
unsolicited opinions on mental illness this stranger feels obligated to
share with me.
So my therapist was like, “You don’t have to do either.
You can just say you haven’t worked in a while because you’re recovering
from an illness.”
I tried it when the home inspector was here today, and it fucking worked.
He was like, “oh, I’m sorry, are you doing better now,” and I’m like
yeah, and don’t worry, it’s not contagious, awkward laugh, and we moved
on.
MY THERAPIST. IS A GENIUS. Because it is an
illness, so it’s not a lie to say that, and it’s also none of his
business to know specifically what it is, and I clearly don’t want to
give more details, so we should move on from this topic. MYTHERAPIST IS A GODDAMN GENIUS.
it’s cool how pearl went from “steven that’s not possible” in warp tour
to “wait, how do you know” in chille tid
even when he says he doesn’t know how he knows she immediately takes him seriously & asks about malachite. she doesn’t say he’s wrong or dreams are silly hallucinations and i? can’t stop grinning noticing this pearl’s getting so much character development??
let’s all take a moment of silence because something POSITIVE was pointed out in Pearls character development.
A lot of Black people are hurting right now. As important as it is that we talk about what’s happened in Charleston, I know how easy it is to get overwhelmed, especially when this happens to us over and over again. If your dashboard is like mine, it’s saturated with updates and commentary, and while it’s great that the information is getting out there, if you’re in need of a momentary break to regroup, I have an emergency happiness tag for such a time as this called My Favorite Things. It’s filled with humor, happiness and joy and I’ll be adding more content to it today to buff it up a bit. Please feel free to access it whenever you like.
I’d appreciate it if y’all could reblog this–and before anyone asks, no, you don’t have to be Black–so it can reach as many people as possible, and if you have a happiness tag, include a link to it in your reblog.
This is an emotionally trying time for a lot of us, and I know I’m not the only one who could use some positivity right about now.
If there was a zombie apocalypse the best place to go would be Target.
Lets look at the facts:
Targets have at maximum 3 windows. And those windows are also doors. Otherwise they are giant concrete cinder-blocks of prison like retail.
Target is filled with things to quickly barricade those window-doors. such as entire gazebos, lawn furniture, exercise equipment, etc.
From that point forward all you have to do is worry about the zombies that are inside.
Target has an intercom system, which if accessed by the correct people can be used to quickly spread information and mobilize people to get things done.
Target has a large section of both perishable and non perishable food items.
Target also has a vast entertainment section. (how many societies have collapsed due to conflict spurred by stress and boredom. HOW MANY)
Target’s roof can be easily accessed for surveillance, gathering of rainwater (with the many buckets and mini pools target has. and all water can be boiled in the Starbucks kitchen) and sniping.
Target’s insulation would make the harsh winter months significantly more bearable.
Before the power goes out, Target has sun lights (which is why its not sad inside like in so many other stores… cough Sears cough) so people who have SAD won’t get depressed. Also, Target is large and designed to feel homey so people wont go stir crazy as fast like they do in jails.
When the power goes out, Target has large industrial generators that can be turned on in emergencies like for cooking.
Speaking of cooking, Target has several kitchens inside of it. And once the power goes, guess what Target also sells? Grills.
Target also has a pharmacy. And medical supplies. So, people inside who need meds to function have a hell of a lot longer time to live unencumbered by their illness than they normally would.
Some targets have tools–including power tools.
Target also has a tiny jail. For miscreants and rabble rousers.
Bedding. Real Bedding
Reliable indoor plumbing.
I think you could reasonably live for at least two years inside a Target before completely running out of anything vital– provided food is well rationed. And even so, the only thing you’d be sending out scouts for is food. Everything else would last for ages.
Provided that the population not exceed 200, Target would run out of these things in this order:
perishable food.
electricity
Potable water (that doesn’t require work)
Non perishable pre-made food items
Non perishable food ingredients (flour, mixes, etc)
How to survive in a Target: Action plan.
Undoubtedly, everyone will be rushing and screaming in the Target. First someone has to break into the manager’s office and commandeer the intercom to create some organization by shouting: If you do not want to stay and survive in the Target, leave now.
After that’s cleared up and only interested parties and zombies are left. the barricading can begin. Once the doors and windows are sealed, the new goal is to clear the undead from the usable space.The undead can be deposited neatly outside of the truck loading dock doors.
Then, someone needs to do inventory. For the next week or so, food needs to be arranged by date consumed and a rationing chart should be made. Same applies to medicine and medical supplies and toiletries.
After food and water has been qualified and quantified, remaining time should be dedicated to turning target into a large “home”, Bedding should be laid out in one area, there should be an entertainment area. There should be a separate area for children and babies. All of the clothing should be pushed to the side or placed in the storage area, so there is more livable space.
I’m sure people have more ideas but that’s all I’ve got.
We - and by we, I mean, white feminists - need to talk about how Dylann Storm Roof, the Charleston terrorist, used white female purity to justify murdering black people.
“I have to do it,” he said. “You rape our women.”
This myth - that black men rape and assault white women - has been used to justify the murder of black people for centuries. It was used to justify lynchings. It was used to justify slavery. It is still used today.
And white feminists absolutely NEED TO REPUDIATE this myth, because white women’s tacit approval - and sometimes vocal agreement - with this myth is part of what allows this terrorism to happen.
People like Dylann Storm believe white women need to be protected from black men.
We don’t.
I stand in solidarity with the black community, not with people like Dylann Storm. He does not speak for me.
We - and by we, I mean, white feminists - need to talk about how Dylann Storm Roof, the Charleston terrorist, used white female purity to justify murdering black people.
“I have to do it,” he said. “You rape our women.”
This myth - that black men rape and assault white women - has been used to justify the murder of black people for centuries. It was used to justify lynchings. It was used to justify slavery. It is still used today.
And white feminists absolutely NEED TO REPUDIATE this myth, because white women’s tacit approval - and sometimes vocal agreement - with this myth is part of what allows this terrorism to happen.
People like Dylann Storm believe white women need to be protected from black men.
We don’t.
I stand in solidarity with the black community, not with people like Dylann Storm. He does not speak for me.
