it’s the holidays, we’re in a pandemic, and i’m very broke and very depressed. 🎄🎅🏽❄️☃️🌨
if anyone feels like taking pity on this unemployed, disabled lesbian of colour this holiday season, you’d be saving their life.
christmas is in a few days and so is rent, and rent money would honest to god be a really great holiday gift 😔
rent this month is $1400+ and any help would be much appreciated, even a mere $20! thank you! happy holidays!
Hey all, a little Social Media PSA if you have the Facebook App on your phone.
With the last update, Facebook began tracking something called ‘off-Facebook Activity’ which keeps up with all apps and browsing you do off of Facebook and collects that information with the purpose of targeting ads… which means they’re selling it to ad agencies. This includes access to any banking apps on your phone and your spending habits.
Not only is this a major breech of privacy that Facebook didn’t have to tell us about when they updated the app, it’s, of course, automatically turned on.
To turn it off, go into your Facebook app, pull up the menu from the main screen [the button with the three horizontal lines] scroll down to security and privacy, find ‘Off-Facebook Activity’ and hit the button that lets you manage your history to see all the apps it’s been collecting from. From there, you can clear the information it’s already collected, and there will be a button regarding ‘Future activity’ where you can turn the ‘feature’ off, at which point Facebook with give you an ‘ARE YOU SURE YOU DON’T WANT US COLLECTING YOUR INFORMATION TO SELL YOU THINGS???’ screen. Yes, yes you are sure. Because this is disgusting.
Facebook made this super hard to find, so I’ve written up instructions for how I got through it (on my app - I don’t know if there are other versions where it’s different):
From Facebook, go to the Menu by clicking on the three horizontal lines on the top right of the screen.
Scroll down to the bottom and select the Settings & Privacy drop-down menu.
Then select Settings (the first option under the drop-down).
This will take you to a screen showing multiple headers with lists of links under them
Scroll down to Your Facebook Information and select Off-Facebook Activity.
The next page has a short explanation of Off-Facebook Activity. Click Manage Your Off-Facebook Activity after the What You Can Do header.
This will take you to a screen with an option to Clear History (which I recommend). To actually turn off this feature, you will have to click the three dots at the top right of the screen and select the Manage Future Activity option that pops up.
This will take you to a page explaining in more detail what they’re doing. Select the Manage Future Activity at the bottom of the page.
THEN you can finally select the toggle to turn off Future Off-Facebook Activity.
If it’s glowing blue with the circle on the right side, it’s active, and if it’s gray with the circle on the left side, it’s off.
Just went and checked this out and yikes on a stick
Yuck. I just did this.
the Sam and Cas Dynamic™️ is like when you’re babysitting little kids and suddenly everything’s quiet and they’re nowhere to be seen and you just Know you’re going to walk in on something Bad. except instead of toddlers you have a 6ft+ approaching middle-aged hunter and a trillion year old eldritch horror who have enough trauma and brain damage between the two of them to make them completely and idiotically feral. and instead of like. drawing on the walls with sharpie. they’re committing willing acts of bodily harm and antagonizing powerful cosmic beings without any actual critical thought
thinking about the verbal cruelty of snowmen in animal crossing when you don't roll the snowballs to the right proportions before assembling them
I found this drawing of a cat I did like 4 yrs ago and it honestly looks like a weird cave drawing
Thank you so much 💖
☕️BLACK COFFEE☕️
this shit is my fucking best friend in the world i fucKING LOVE BLACK COFFEE!!
honestly i can’t even express how much i depend on this hot bean water my life would fucking suck without it!! plus the calories range from 1kcal-25kcal depending on if you make it yourself or buy it at cafes (i make my own so it’s literally 1 calorie a cup)
health benefits
• boosts memory (this is a big fucking benefit for me as i’m currently in year 10 and close to GCSE’s)
• improves workout performance
• beneficial for liver
• increases overall intelligence
• cleanses your stomach
• helps weight loss (yEs)
• powerhouse of antioxidants (B2, B3, B5 & more)
• reduces risk of cancer
• makes you happy (definitely does for me!!)
🍃GREEN TEA🍃
it’s bitter and tastes gross but i mean it’s 0 calories and has a shit ton of health benefits so i just gotta tough it out and drink that shit
health benefits
• contains bioactive compounds which improve health
• can help brain function and improves intelligence
• increases fat burning and physical performance (YES)
• lowers risk of cancer
• lowers risk of alzheimer’s and parkinson’s
• kills bacteria and improves dental health
• lowers risk of type 2 diabetes
• can help lose weight
• appetite suppressant
🍒FRUIT🍒
the less i eat sweets and chocolate, the more i crave naturally sweet things like fruits!
i love love love fruit but you’ve gotta be careful with it because it’s high in sugar and carbs. the best time to eat fruit is in the morning!
health benefits
• boosts energy (ugh i need it, schools draining me)
• improves heart health
• great for prevention and treatment of certain cancers
• aid in digestion
• help weight loss (yeETUS)
• great for skin care
• healthy hair!!
🥦VEGGIES🥦
calories who??? i don’t know her???
vegetables have such little calories and i always feel like a fucking health god when i eat a bowl of greens with no dressings! and let’s be honest, salad doesn’t even need dressings??
health benefits
• help fight bloating
• create a youthful glow
• help reduce stress
• protect your bones!!
• reduces risk of type 2 diabetes
• reduces risk of cancer
💦WATER💦
do i really need to say anymore? water is a literal god send so drink that shit up nOW
health benefits
• provides energy and increases brain power
• promotes weight loss
• flushes our toxins
• boosts immune system
• improves your complexion
• prevents headaches
• prevents cramps and strains
🍣SUSHI🍣
I. CAN’T. LIVE. WITHOUT. SUSHI. I’D. RATHER. DIE. low in calories, tasty as fuck, filling and relatively healthy!!
great for pescatarians, veggie sushi is also the bomb too though.
health benefits
• lowers risk of heart diseases
• ensures healthy hormonal balance
• reduces risk of cancer
• increases red blood cell count
🍚RICE CAKES🍚
lightly salted rice cakes have like 25 calories a pop and adding strawberry jam (30-50kcal) makes for an amazing snack!
you can add literally anything to these fuckers and you’re an aesthetic, low cal god.
health benefits
• source of energy
• great for diets
• regulates hormone activity
• keeps metabolism system healthy
• maintains bone health and immune system
• helps control appetite
• helps digestive system
🍬MINT GUM🍬
sugar-free mint gum has saved me from so many binges oh my god i love!
the only problem is they lose their flavour fairly fast but aye, if you need something to chew but don’t want to eat something just grab a stick of choddy and chew away.
health benefits
• reduces tooth decay and cavities
• strengthens enamel (makes yo teef strong)
• reduces tooth sensitivity
and last but not least…
🥣PORRIDGE🥣
when made with water, fairly low in calories and VERY filling. you can make it with milk too just as long as it’s unsweetened, non dairy milk.
adding other ingredients to add flavour such as a teaspoon of peanut butter, teaspoon of honey, coconut shavings, nuts, seeds and more are all good for you but should be eaten in moderation as calories can add up.
health benefits
• incredibly nutritious
• rich in antioxidants
• lowers cholesterol levels
this is the best thing i’ve seen in a while on this app
something REALLY HELPFUL
as we speak..
tHERE IT IS
YOU FOUDN IT OMFG
This is literally my favorite set of comic panels ever.
I connect with these panels on a spiritual level
this boy literally has a superhuman sense that warns him of danger in advance, but still makes decisions like these.
I think this belongs here
water, water, water
rule: drink 3 liters a day
benefits of water -
♥ clears up your skin!
♥ fills up your stomach!
♥ improves your digestion!
♥ alleviates headaches!
♥ overall, just helps your body extremely!
how to eat your water (some of my favs!) -
♥ pineapples are 87% water
♥ strawberries are 92% water
♥ zucchinis are 95% water
♥ cucumbers are 96% water
♥ watermelons are 92% water
♥ celery is 96% water
♥ apples are 84% water
♥ sucking on ice is also good!
here comes the tea rule: drink teas to curve appetites and get some benefits some great teas and their equally great properties - ♥ green tea, 0 calories (speeds up your metabolism and is delicious) ♥ chamomile tea, 2 calories (helps with cramps) ♥ hibiscus tea, 88 calories (lowers blood pressure and promotes relaxation) ♥ black tea, 2 calories (improves cardiovascular health) ♥ ginger tea, 9 calories (another metabolism booster and boosts immune health)
take ya vitamins rule: take your daily vitamins in the morning and at night some good vitamins for protection - ♥ calcium (when you aren’t getting enough in your diet, take some calcium pills to keep your bones strong and from being brittle) ♥ melatonin (if you have insomnia, like me, melatonin can help with falling asleep) ♥ iron (it’s easy to get this through red meat or green vegetables, but for vegetarians or people who get enough, iron vitamins are good to get the essential component of hemoglobin, which carries oxygen in red blood cells) ♥ fish oil (helps hair and nail growth) ♥ fiber (fiber helps your metabolism speed up and your digestion work better, a lot of people don’t get enough of fiber in their diet so it wouldn’t hurt to take some fiber vitamins) ♥ vitamin b-6/b-12 (another vitamin that speeds up the metabolism)
taste the rainbow rule: you can eat as much raw fruit and veggies as you want, but keep it colorful! the rainbow of foods - ♥ red: heart healthy, decreases blood pressure, helps cell renewal, skin protection ☺ one cup of bell peppers is 20 calories ☺ one cup of apples is 65 calories ☺ one cup of watermelon is 47 calories ☺ one cup of red onions are 67 calories ☺ one cup of tomatoes is 32 calories ☺ one cup of radishes is 18 calories ♥ orange: helps immune system, supports eyesight, antioxidants, heart healthy ☺ one cup of carrots is 50 calories ☺ one cup of pumpkin is 26 calories ☺ one cup of papaya is 98 calories ☺ one cup of oranges is 85 calories ☺ one cup of mango is 99 calories ♥ yellow: lowers cholesterol, helps joints and tissue, supports eyesight, helps skin ☺ one cup of corn 132 calories ☺ one cup of banana is 133 calories ☺ one cup of pineapple is 82 calories ♥ green: improves digestion, helps eyesight, immune system support, bone strength ☺ one cup of green beans is 31 calories ☺ one cup of asparagus is 27 calories ☺ one cup of zucchini is 17 calories ☺ one cup of cucumber is 16 calories ☺ one cup of broccoli is 34 calories ☺ one cup of celery is 20 calories ♥ indigo: helps blood flow, improves memory, anti-aging, helps urinary system ☺ one cup of eggplant is 20 calories ☺ one cup of grapes is 62 calories ☺ one cup of blueberries is 85 calories
ya nasty rule: shower/bathe everyday hygiene routine that’s under an hour* ♥ set the mood - 5 mins (start up some music, set out your tools, lay out some clothes) ♥ turn on the water - like 2 mins (make sure the water isn’t too hot, which can damage your hair and your skin, or too cold that’ll make it hard to do anything) ♥ wet your hair, shampoo, and rinse - 3 mins (you shouldn’t shampoo everyday because it’ll dry out your hair by over washing, so do it every other day) ♥ after rinsing, condition your hair and loosely tie it with a hair tie - 2 mins (you shouldn’t immediately rinse out the conditioner so then your hair takes in the full effect of it, and by tying it you can keep it from mixing with your body wash etc) ♥ take your loofah, or washcloth, put some body wash or soap, and exfoliate/wash your skin - 5 mins (exfoliating is important to clear away the dead skin that builds up, make sure you get every part of your body!! + if you have a vagina, please please please do not use and soaps to clean it because that can screw up it’s pH, causing yeast infections, so water and a washcloth will suffice) ♥ [optional] when you are fully rinsed, you can shave if you want - 5 to 10 mins (use conditioner as shaving cream because it softens the hair) ♥ now wash out the conditioner - 2 mins (be gentle, but make sure you run your fingers through your hair to detangle) ♥ turn off the shower and dry off - 10 mins (dry off every crack and nook of your body, and although it isn’t recommended, dry off your hair with the up-do way, or by patting it dry) ♥ moisturize! - 5 mins (use fragrance-free or gentle body lotion and moisturize your arms, legs, body etc. if you have boobs, do not neglect with safe lotion, chapped nipples are not fun! also, here you can self exam, or even when you were in the shower. my people with testis, self exam too! self examinations are key for a healthy life!) ♥ wash face - 2 mins (with a brush, use a gentle or prescribed facial wash and wash your face) ♥ [optional] face mask - 5 to 20 mins (i love face masks!!! i do two per week ad i should probably stop but its a nice way to self-pamper and are a lot of fun!) ♥ tone face - 1 min (with a cloth or pad, to your face to kill bacteria, i use witch hazel and it does wonders to your skin) ♥ while the toner dries, clean your ears or something else in your routine - 2 mins (i like to let my toner dry, so during that time i clean my ears, moisturize my lips, and apply my eyelash growth serum. i do this because my eyelashes were hella short and i’ve noticed a great change, also burts bees lip balm not only repairs your lips but plumps them!) ♥ apply moisturizer - 1 min (i use a gentle moisturizer, but i also use snail cream for my scars and whatnot, and also spray rose water because my skin gets extremely red and that calms it down. i also have rosacea soooo) ♥ get dressed - 2 mins (if it is nighttime, put some fluffy socks on! you have one life, enjoy it! get comfy!) ♥ gently brush your hair - 2 mins (combing is better, but don’t yank it!) ♥ nails nails nails - 3 mins (if you haven’t, push back your cuticles and apply some oil so then they don’t dry out, jojoba oil is the best btw) ♥ and you’re done! overall, it was around 47 minutes, but of course you can take longer *only if you want hehehe luxury bath for shitty days (okay so last year i was extremely into baths and i still fucking love them, but due to my anxiety, i’ve been having a shit time at taking baths. i know, this is extremely ridiculous, but i have anxiety about not seeing the water, but this is what i would do and it was hella relaxing!!) ♥ set the mood with some music, candles, the smell of the room (aromatherapy is extremely effective! if you smell something pleasing, it’ll affect your mood by sending relaxing signals to your brain, which controls everything. in fact, that works for your entire location. focus on the bathroom, dim the lights, turn on beyonce- the world can be a shit show outside, but the bathroom is your safe space for the next 30 minutes to an hour) ♥ when you run the water (make sure its the perfect temperature), put in your bubble bath, or bath bombs, or salts, but PLEASE be careful! once again, your vag’s pH could be extremely altered! yeast infections are not fun! ♥ optional, but sprinkle some flower petals on the surface of the water. it can be a hassle cleaning it out of the drain, but its another part of the mood. also, if you are like me and neeed something to do, set up a tablet or your phone in a safe space to play a movie or show as you relax. don’t forget a rolled-up washcloth to pad your head! ♥ sit there and soak up! spend sometime to yourself! you could even put a face mask on but it could be accidentally wash it off. ♥ when its time, start to drain the water, and then get up, close the curtain, and rinse off with the shower for like two minutes. this is so unwanted oils or stuff sticks to your skin. then, get out and dry off, and do the rest of the steps in the routine above! i hope you had a nice time! **i have so much more on this topic, so if you want some more, than tell me!
also, ill put an exercise and diet post if you want!
So you’ve heard this probably a million times
Well…
that’s partially true. You won’t gain weight, but you’ll stop losing weight. And noone wants that.
So here I have advice on how to keep your metabolism on it’s toes:
Eat a different calorie intake everyday
you can plan an intake for the week, but eat differenty every day. FX: you plan to eat 3500 calories a week, and instead of eating 500 every day, eat 600 on monday, 400 on tuesday, 1000 on wednsday, fast on thursday, 500 on friday, 700 on saturday and 300 on sunday.
Exercise and bulid muscle
Muscle burns fat by just existing, so it’s important to eat some protein to keep it. Exercising will burn calories, making it easier and faster to lose weight, and it will also boost your metabolism.
Eat supplements
Eat fiber supplements, protein, vitamins etc. They usually have no calories or very few of them, and they will help you a lot.
When you’ll want to recover, slowly come back to a normal intake.
Douglas Adams is the best when it comes to describe characters
they need to teach classes on Douglas Adams analogies okay
“He leant tensely against the corridor wall and frowned like a man trying to unbend a corkscrew by telekinesis.”
“Stones, then rocks, then boulders which pranced past him like clumsy puppies, only much, much bigger, much, much harder and heavier, and almost infinitely more likely to kill you if they fell on you.”
“He gazed keenly into the distance and looked as if he would quite like the wind to blow his hair back dramatically at that point, but the wind was busy fooling around with some leaves a little way off.”
“It looked only partly like a spaceship with guidance fins, rocket engines and escape hatches and so on, and a great deal like a small upended Italian bistro.”
“If it was an emotion, it was a totally emotionless one. It was hatred, implacable hatred. It was cold, not like ice is cold, but like a wall is cold. It was impersonal, not as a randomly flung fist in a crowd is impersonal, but like a computer-issued parking summons is impersonal. And it was deadly - again, not like a bullet or a knife is deadly, but like a brick wall across a motorway is deadly.”
And, of course: “The ships hung in the sky in much the same way that bricks don’t.”
the one that will always stay with me is “Arthur Dent was grappling with his consciousness the way one grapples with a lost bar of soap in the bath,” i feel like that was the first time i really understood what you could do with words.
I will reblog this every time I see it because these are some of my favorite sentences in the English language.
Who knew Pinky and the Brain could come in with the feels?
Lesbian!
OP left out the third tweet talking about asexuality haha
Bi asexual 😍😍😍😍😍😍🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
Lesbian asexual????
GUYS I LITERALLY HAVE A POSTER OF HER ON MY WALL BECAUSE SHE WAS SUCH A HUGE PART OF MY GAY AWAKENING I FEEL SO VALIDATED RIGHT NOW
WE FEEL VALIDATED IN THIS HISTORY TONIGHT
