Running in Circles

boy: shit baby you're so wet already

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:09:43 -0400

boy: shit baby you're so wet already
girl: that's actually just vaginal discharge and my body is cleansing itself from bacteria and dead cells to prevent infection and to maintain optimal reproductive health i'm not even all that turned on right now and i would prefer to go get some food or something

im-a-kittycat: “So my amazing daughter, Emma, turned 5 last...

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:25:06 -0400

im-a-kittycat:

“So my amazing daughter, Emma, turned 5 last month, and I had been searching everywhere for new-creative inspiration for her 5yr pictures. I noticed quite a pattern of so many young girls dressing up as beautiful Disney Princesses, no matter where I looked 95% of the “ideas” were the “How to’s” of how to dress your little girl like a Disney Princess…We chose 5 women (five amazing and strong women), as it was her 5th birthday but there are thousands of unbelievable women (and girls) who have beat the odds and fought (and still fight) for their equal rights all over the world”

- Jaime Moore, Not Just a Girl

TheLittleKnotShop

Mon, 20 May 2013 17:14:18 -0400

TheLittleKnotShop:

thelittleknotblog:

HEY ALL YOU BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE! Tomorrow is the final day to purchase an item in my shop to benefit Boston’s One Fund! Tomorrow (May 21st) at MIDNIGHT my shop will go back to accepting regular orders, and you know you’d rather your money go to victims of the marathon bombing than some silly college kid, right? So what are you waiting for? Every little bit helps!

gloriousharhar: englishchaprap: When people I really care about mention for the first time that...

Sat, 11 May 2013 16:37:28 -0400

gloriousharhar:

englishchaprap:

When people I really care about mention for the first time that I’m one of their best friends

IS THAT A JUMPING PIECE OF JELLO WITH CHIBI EYES HOLY FLYING FUCK IT’S SO ADORABLE MAKE IT STOP

"The “wives, sisters, daughters” line of argument comes up all the fucking time. President Obama even..."

Fri, 10 May 2013 10:58:05 -0400

“

The “wives, sisters, daughters” line of argument comes up all the fucking time. President Obama even used it in his State of the Union address this year, saying,

“We know our economy is stronger when our wives, mothers, and daughters can live their lives free from discrimination in the workplace, and free from the fear of domestic violence.”

This device, which Obama has used on more than one occasion, is reductive as hell. It defines women by their relationships to other people, rather than as people themselves. It says that women are only important when they are married to, have given birth to, or have been fathered by other people. It says that women are only important because of who they belong to.

Women are not possessions.

Women are people.

”

- The Believer Logger: I am not your wife, sister or daughter

One of the most incisive responses to some of the rhetoric we’ve been hearing in the wake of the Steubenville rape verdict is this blog post over at The Belle Jar.

(via babybirched)

thelittleknotblog: Just a friendly reminder that there are still 2 WHOLE WEEKS to purchase anything...

Wed, 08 May 2013 16:37:13 -0400

thelittleknotblog:

Just a friendly reminder that there are still 2 WHOLE WEEKS to purchase anything from my etsy store and have the proceeds go to Boston’s One Fund! 100% of sales until May 21st will go to One Fund! Check it out lovely people! https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheLittleKnotShop?ref=si_shop

And please like my facebook page if you haven’t already! :) https://www.facebook.com/thelittleknotshop?ref=hl

Photo

Wed, 08 May 2013 00:54:41 -0400

versatilequeen: freesamuel: You’ll take those earrings off...

Tue, 07 May 2013 15:09:33 -0400

versatilequeen:

freesamuel:

You’ll take those earrings off before your fight for totally different reasons…

So into utilitarian/defensive decoration.

NEED TO OWN.

They are even gold.

and perrrfecct.

My friends keep telling me that one day I’ll have enough metal in my face to assemble a sword. I suppose they were right.

Nickelback’s “How You Remind Me” came on my radio this morning and I was crudely...

Tue, 07 May 2013 08:33:21 -0400

Nickelback’s “How You Remind Me” came on my radio this morning and I was crudely reminded of a time when I used to call them my favorite band.

I WAS 13 I SWEAR I DIDN’T KNOW ANY BETTER.

More importantly why is this song still being played on the radio?

That horrible problem when you’re feeling productive for once but it’s 1:15 in the...

Tue, 07 May 2013 01:19:27 -0400

That horrible problem when you’re feeling productive for once but it’s 1:15 in the morning and you have to be awake in 6.5 hours and you know you should sleep so that you can possibly be productive tomorrow but you want to do things nooow asfdsoaifdgnfja;eoirdfjksfnbvfaliosdlhkfdajsfkl

Summer Project: Myself

Tue, 07 May 2013 01:16:16 -0400

I need a sense of personal style. For the past 22 years I’ve always dressed and shopped and accessorized with the mindset of “well fuck it, I guess this looks good” and haven’t ever put much thought into clothes that fit and flatter my body other than “this shirt doesn’t look ugly and I can put it in the washing machine.”

Well no more.

Time to do research on style, hair, makeup, and accessories that make me feel like a personality, not a mannequin. I’ve spent too much of my life being indecisive about everything, and my personal expression should no longer suffer.

BRING ON THE VANITY!

thefrogman: An original I made for Slacktory.

Tue, 07 May 2013 00:57:47 -0400

thefrogman:

An original I made for Slacktory.

Reblog this if you have ever attempted any of the following while you were alone:

Tue, 07 May 2013 00:46:29 -0400

xdominoe:

loki-is-our-god:

castiel-homo-of-the-lord:

vorticity007:

zombieirish:

-Waterbending

-Earthbending

-Firebending

-Airbending

-Using the force

-Telekenisis

-Flying

-The Matrix

-Alchemy

-Kamehameha

-Going Super Saiyan

-Jutsu Hand Signs

-Spells from Harry Potter

-Shapeshifting

-Breaking the 66 seals

-Opening purgartory

-Turning into a green rage monster

-Being a synthesized voice program

-Getting a bunch of bitches to kneel

One Fund Donations

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 18:38:23 -0400

thelittleknotblog:

My Etsy store just got its second sale for proceeds going to Boston’s One Fund! Total proceeds are at $14. I’m trying to reach a goal of $50 by May 21st, so please consider purchasing something if you’re so inclined!

https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheLittleKnotShop?ref=si_shop

All proceeds from my Etsy store will go to One Fund Boston until May 21st. Spread the word!

TheLittleKnotShop

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 22:40:09 -0400

TheLittleKnotShop:

Welcome to The Little Knot Shop! ***For the next month (until May 21st) all proceeds from this shop will go to One Fund Boston, which will

Hey all! For the next month (until May 21st) all proceeds from my Etsy store will be donated to One Fund Boston to help support marathon victims and their families. Please pass this along! Any little bit helps!

More info on One Fund Boston here: http://onefundboston.org/

obeseblackguy: your-future-bestfriend: After the suspected...

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 03:10:43 -0400

obeseblackguy:

your-future-bestfriend:

After the suspected bomber was arrested and Bostonians were off lock down, this happened.

This gives me hope

This is my campus. I could hear these cheers from my apartment while grudgingly writing a final paper. Northeastern doesn’t let shit go down.

mydrunkkitchen: fuckingrecipes: fireandrage: veganmovement2012...

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 23:45:05 -0400

mydrunkkitchen:

fuckingrecipes:

fireandrage:

veganmovement2012:

This is interesting. After reading this, you’ll never look at a banana in the same way again.

Bananas contain three natural sugars -sucrose, fructose and glucose combined with fiber. A banana gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy.

Research has proven that just two bananas provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout. No wonder the banana is the number one fruit with the world’s leading athletes.

But energy isn’t the only way a banana can help us keep fit. It can also help overcome or prevent a substantial number of illnesses and conditions, making it a must to add to our daily diet.

DEPRESSION: According to a recent survey undertaken by MIND amongst people suffering from depression, many felt much better after eating a banana. This is because bananas contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin, known to make you relax, improve your mood and generally make you feel happier.

PMS: Forget the pills - eat a banana. The vitamin B6 it contains regulates blood glucose levels, which can affect your mood.

ANEMIA: High in iron, bananas can stimulate the production of hemoglobin in the blood and so helps in cases of anemia.

BLOOD PRESSURE: This unique tropical fruit is extremely high in potassium yet low in salt, making it perfect to beat blood pressure So much so, the US Food and Drug Administration has just allowed the banana industry to make official claims for the fruit’s ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure and stroke.

BRAIN POWER: 200 students at a Twickenham school ( England ) were helped through their exams this year by eating bananas at breakfast, break, and lunch in a bid to boost their brain power. Research has shown that the potassium-packe d fruit can assist learning by making pupils more alert.

CONSTIPATION: High in fiber, including bananas in the diet can help restore normal bowel action, helping to overcome the problem without resorting to laxatives.

HANGOVERS: One of the quickest ways of curing a hangover is to make a banana milkshake, sweetened with honey. The banana calms the stomach and, with the help of the honey, builds up depleted blood sugar levels, while the milk soothes and re-hydrates your system.

HEARTBURN: Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body, so if you suffer from heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief.

MORNING SICKNESS: Snacking on bananas between meals helps to keep blood sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness.

MOSQUITO BITES: Before reaching for the insect bite cream, try rubbing the affected area with the inside of a banana skin. Many people find it amazingly successful at reducing swelling and irritation.

NERVES: Bananas are high in B vitamins that help calm the nervous system..

Overweight and at work? Studies at the Institute of Psychology in Austria found pressure at work leads to gorging on comfort food like chocolate and chips. Looking at 5,000 hospital patients, researchers found the most obese were more likely to be in high-pressure jobs. The report concluded that, to avoid panic-induced food cravings, we need to control our blood sugar levels by snacking on high carbohydrate foods every two hours to keep levels steady.

ULCERS: The banana is used as the dietary food against intestinal disorders because of its soft texture and smoothness. It is the only raw fruit that can be eaten without distress in over-chronicler cases. It also neutralizes over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the lining of the stomach.

TEMPERATURE CONTROL: Many other cultures see bananas as a ‘cooling’ fruit that can lower both the physical and emotional temperature of expectant mothers. In Thailand , for example, pregnant women eat bananas to ensure their baby is born with a cool temperature.

So, a banana really is a natural remedy for many ills. When you compare it to an apple, it has FOUR TIMES the protein, TWICE the carbohydrate, THREE TIMES the phosphorus, five times the vitamin A and iron, and twice the other vitamins and minerals.. It is also rich in potassium and is one of the best value foods around So maybe its time to change that well-known phrase so that we say, ‘A BANANA a day keeps the doctor away!’

PARTY-ROCKERS WANT A SNACK? SHOVE THIS DELICIOUS BULLSHIT INTO YOUR FACE!

I COMPLETELY AGREE

"Let me tell you a story. The day after Columbine, I was interviewed for the Tom Brokaw news program...."

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 23:35:04 -0400

“

Let me tell you a story. The day after Columbine, I was interviewed for the Tom Brokaw news program. The reporter had been assigned a theory and was seeking soundbites to support it. “Wouldn’t you say,” she asked, ‘that killings like this are influenced by violent movies?” No, I said, I wouldn’t say that. “But what about ‘The Basketball Diaries’?” she asked. “Doesn’t that have a scene of a boy walking into a school with a machinegun?”

The obscure 1995 Leonardo DiCaprio movie did indeed have a brief fantasy scene of that nature, I said, but the movie failed at the box office and it’s unlikely the Columbine killers saw it.

The reporter looked disappointed, so I offered her my theory. “Events like this,” I said, “if they are influenced by anything, are influenced by news programs like your own. When an unbalanced kid walks into a school and starts shooting, it becomes a major media event. Cable news drops ordinary programming and goes around the clock with it. The story is assigned a logo and a theme song; these two kids were packaged as the Trench Coat Mafia. The message is clear to other disturbed kids: If I shoot up my school, I can be famous. The TV will talk about nothing else but me. Experts will try to figure out what I was thinking. Kids and teachers at school will see they shouldn’t have messed with me. I’ll go out in a blaze of glory.”

In short, I said, events like Columbine are influenced far less by violent movies than by CNN, “The NBC Nightly News” and other news media, who glorify the killers in the guise of “explaining” them.

The reporter thanked me and turned off the camera. Of course the interview was never used. They found plenty of talking heads to condemn violent movies, and everybody was happy.

”

- A Roger Ebert quote that sticks out in my mind

From his review of Gus Van Sant’s Elephant

(via yeezytaughtme)

The Marathon

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:57:47 -0400

The Marathon:

Perhaps the strangest thing about all this was how little I cared about who was responsible for the attack. I’m sure I will. I’m sure one day, when I learn who did this, I’ll lose sleep, and feel r…

This is a great example of why Boston will persevere through all of this. Patriot’s Day is a celebration of history and community, and if it’s one thing I’ve seen in the four years I’ve been here, it’s that Boston has the strength and will to stand strong in any situation.

proud-atheist: Boston, where people ran towards explosions to...

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:47:26 -0400

proud-atheist:

Boston, where people ran towards explosions to help, not away.
http://proud-atheist.tumblr.com