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My brother’s home on leave from the Navy and it’s...

Thu, 31 May 2012 11:15:30 -0400

My brother’s home on leave from the Navy and it’s his first time home since basic and A school. He kept every one of his letters and i tried to send him some goofy drawings to distract him during basic. Here are some of the best ones that made us laugh again when we pulled them out today.

a lot of them are from things i saw while tumbling and I don’t take credit for those original ideas at all.

and i'm still just a snotty college kid

Wed, 30 May 2012 21:47:04 -0400

I just realized that I have so much reading to do for my job placement. And I dropped the ball on my...

againsttheflub: kattygirls: “‎So avoid using the word ‘very’...

Wed, 30 May 2012 20:28:22 -0400

againsttheflub:

kattygirls:

“‎So avoid using the word ‘very’ because it’s lazy. A man is not very tired, he is exhausted. Don’t use very sad, use morose. Language was invented for one reason, boys - to woo women - and, in that endeavor, laziness will not do. It also won’t do in your essays.”—Dead Poets Society (the book)

Food On Your Dash :)

:D

thedailywhat: Kickass Kids of the Day: Craving a midweek...

Wed, 30 May 2012 19:24:37 -0400

thedailywhat:

Kickass Kids of the Day: Craving a midweek pick-me-up? Perhaps in the form of a mini-hipster rendition of Robyn’s “Call Your Girlfriend”?

Twelve- and 8-year-old sisters Lennon and Maisy — and their butter containers — have you covered. You’re welcome.

[death+taxes]

putthison: My son is ten months old and to this point, I’ve...

Wed, 30 May 2012 10:42:01 -0400

putthison:

My son is ten months old and to this point, I’ve been very good about buying almost all of his clothes second-hand. My position is that there’re too many baby clothes in the world to buy new ones. Especially when they’re so often so expensive. Between the thrift store, eBay and the random gifts that enter a new parent’s life, we’ve done just fine.

I did, however, make two indulgences this week.

I bought him a Tim Lincecum baby jersey, so that he won’t grow up to be a Dodgers fan. (I live in Los Angeles, so this requires affirmative action.)

Then I bought him these Pointer Brand hickory striped overalls. And a matching hat. Because babies and toddlers look fricking tremendous dressed like train conductors.

Then I bought him these Pointer Brand hickory striped overalls. And a matching hat. Because babies and toddlers look fricking tremendous dressed like train conductors.

yes, yes they do.

bumblebee907: valeriekozoragetsfit: mouss-e: somepinkfluffy-di...

Tue, 29 May 2012 14:36:35 -0400

bumblebee907:

valeriekozoragetsfit:

mouss-e:

somepinkfluffy-dinosaur:

‎”THROUGH A RAPIST’S EYES” (PLS TAKE TIME TO READ THIS. it may save a life.) Reblog this!

It seems that alot of attackers use some tactic to get away with violence. Not many people know how to take care of themselves when faced with such a
situation. Everyone should read this especially each n every girl in this world. THOUGHT THIS WAS GOOD INFO TO PASS ALONG…

FYI - Through a rapist’s eyes! A group of rapists and date rapists in prison were interviewed on what they look for in a potential victim and here are some interesting facts:

1] The first thing men look for in a potential victim is hairstyle.
They are most likely to go after a woman with a ponytail, bun! , braid, or other hairstyle that can easily be grabbed. They are also likely to go after a woman with long hair. Women with short hair are not common targets.

2] The second thing men look for is clothing. They will look for women who’s clothing is easy to remove quickly. Many of them carry scissors around to cut clothing.

3] They also look for women using their cell phone, searching through their purse or doing other activities while walking because they are off guard and can be easily overpowered.

4] The number one place women are abducted from / attacked at is grocery store parking lots.

5] Number two is office parking lots/garages.

6] Number three is public restrooms.

7] The thing about these men is that they are looking to grab a woman and quickly move her to a second location where they don’t have to worry about getting caught.

8] If you put up any kind of a fight at all, they get discouraged because it only takes a minute or two for them to realize that going after you isn’t worth it because it will be time-consuming.

9] These men said they would not pick on women who have umbrellas,or other similar objects that can be used from a distance, in their hands.

10] Keys are not a deterrent because you have to get really close to the attacker to use them as a weapon. So, the idea is to convince these guys you’re not worth it.

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POINTS THAT WE SHOULD REMEMBER:

1] If someone is following behind you on a street or in a garage or with you in an elevator or stairwell, look them in the face and ask them a question, like what time is it, or make general small talk:
can’t believe it is so cold out here, we’re in for a bad winter. Now that you’ve seen their faces and could identify them in a line- up, you lose appeal as a target.

2] If someone is coming toward you, hold out your hands in front of you and yell Stop or Stay back! Most of the rapists this man talked to said they’d leave a woman alone if she yelled or showed that she would
not be afraid to fight back. Again, they are looking for an EASY target.

3] If you carry pepper spray (this instructor was a huge advocate of it and carries it with him wherever he goes,) yelling I HAVE PEPPER SPRAY and holding it out will be a deterrent.

4] If someone grabs you, you can’t beat them with strength but you can do it by outsmarting them. If you are grabbed around the waist from behind, pinch the attacker either under the arm between the elbow and
armpit or in the upper inner thigh - HARD. One woman in a class this guy taught told him she used the underarm pinch on a guy who was trying to date rape her and was so upset she broke through the skin and tore out muscle strands the guy needed stitches. Try pinching yourself in those places as hard as you can stand it; it really hurts.

5] After the initial hit, always go for the groin. I know from a particularly unfortunate experience that if you slap a guy’s parts it is extremely painful. You might think that you’ll anger the guy and make him want to hurt you more, but the thing these rapists told our
instructor is that they want a woman who will not cause him a lot of trouble. Start causing trouble, and he’s out of there.

6] When the guy puts his hands up to you, grab his first two fingers and bend them back as far as possible with as much pressure pushing down on them as possible. The instructor did it to me without using
much pressure, and I ended up on my knees and both knuckles cracked audibly.

7] Of course the things we always hear still apply. Always be aware of your surroundings, take someone with you if you can and if you see any odd behavior, don’t dismiss it, go with your instincts. You may feel
little silly at the time, but you’d feel much worse if the guy really was trouble.

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FINALLY, PLEASE REMEMBER THESE AS WELL ….

I know you are smart enough to know these pointers but there will be some, where you will go “hmm I must remember that” After reading forward it to someone you care about, never hurts to be careful in this crazy world we live in.

1. Tip from Tae Kwon Do: The elbow is the strongest point on your body. If you are close enough to use it, do it.

2. Learned this from a tourist guide to New Orleans : if a robber asks for your wallet and/or purse, DO NOT HAND IT TO HIM. Toss it away from you…. chances are that he is more interested in your wallet and/or
purse than you and he will go for the wallet/purse. RUN LIKE MAD IN THE OTHER DIRECTION!

3. If you are ever thrown into the trunk of a car: Kick out the back tail lights and stick your arm out the hole and start waving like crazy. The driver won’t see you but everybody else will. This has saved lives.

4. Women have a tendency to get into their cars after shopping,eating, working, etc., and just sit (doing their checkbook, or making a list, etc. DON’T DO THIS! The predator will be watching you, and this is the perfect opportunity for him to get in on the passenger side,put a gun to your head, and tell you where to go. AS SOON AS YOU CLOSE the DOORS , LEAVE.

5. A few notes about getting into your car in a parking lot, or parking garage:
a. Be aware: look around your car as someone may be
hiding at the passenger side , peek into your car, inside the passenger side floor, and in the back seat. ( DO THIS TOO BEFORE RIDING A TAXI CAB) .
b. If you are parked next to a big van, enter your car from the passenger door. Most serial killers attack their victims by pulling them into their vans while the women are attempting to get into their cars.
c. Look at the car parked on the driver’s side of your vehicle, and the passenger side. If a male is sitting alone in the seat nearest your car, you may want to walk back into the mall, or work, and get a guard/policeman to walk you back out. IT IS ALWAYS BETTER TO BE SAFE THAN SORRY. (And better paranoid than dead.)

6. ALWAYS take the elevator instead of the stairs. (Stairwells are horrible places to be alone and the perfect crime spot).

7. If the predator has a gun and you are not under his control, ALWAYS RUN! The predator will only hit you (a running target) 4 in 100 times; And even then, it most likely WILL NOT be a vital organ. RUN!

8. As women, we are always trying to be sympathetic: STOP IT! It may get you raped, or killed. Ted Bundy, the serial killer, was a good-looking, well educated man, who ALWAYS played on the sympathies of unsuspecting women. He walked with a cane, or a limp, and often asked “for help” into his vehicle or with his vehicle, which is when he abducted his next victim.

Send this to any woman you know that may need to be reminded that the world we live in has a lot of crazies in it and it’s better safe than sorry.

DON’T EVEN THINK ABOUT NOT REBLOGGING THIS! IT COULD ACTUALLY SAVE A LIFE.

I’m reblogging this for the sake of every girl out there. I’ve had a creep that watched me at the mall I work at and had I not known some of this, I don’t know what he could have/would have done.

Reading this always freaks me out, which it should. I really hope every lady reads and remembers this. I also hope you never get attacked. Stay safe lovelies :)

These are great tips, but there are a few things i want to add to what is already up there:

1. These scenarios deal with men as perpetrators and women as victims, which is the most common scenario but remember that rape/abductions/sexual assault etc can happen to anyone (any gender) at anytime

2. These are risk reductions and preventative measure, but it is essential to know that no measures can reduce the risk of being assaulted 100%. This is especially important to remember when listening to a survivor. If they practiced all or none of these tips, either way it is not their fault.

3. This set of tips is aimed at stranger interactions but #2 also applies to listening to a survivor in an acquaintance or date rape or intimate partner etc scenario. it doesn’t matter how much they drank, how they dressed, or what other acts the may have consented to, they did not do anything to deserve to be assaulted. (this one is huge to remember, especially on college campuses)

4. There is so much preaching about what potential victims should or should not do, but where is the outreach to potential perpetrators that consent is absolutely necessary? How do we get core perpetrators off the street (some of that has to do with under reporting which can also be linked to an unhealthy environment for survivors to come forward in…we need to work on that too). How do we educate our young people about healthy sexual attitudes (yes, this is my soapbox bit that says that core perpetrators need to be removed but there is also so much wrong with how people approach treat each other, especially in regards to sex and objectification etc)

fuckyeahfitspiration: billiejoeisaburrito: friendleaderp: Kit...

Mon, 28 May 2012 19:48:04 -0400

fuckyeahfitspiration:

billiejoeisaburrito:

friendleaderp:

Kittens rescued by US Marines in Afghanistan

Yes this can absolutely be on my blog on Memorial Day.

this can be on my blog any day

memorial day + kittens + i’m chatting with a marine right now + FUCKING KITTENS = on my blog right meow.

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Me and my dad listening to WMYB in the car

Mon, 28 May 2012 05:52:38 -0400

One Direction: You're insecure, Dad: No, I am not. One Direction: Don't know what for. Dad: You...

arretemaintenant: heartmelted.

Sat, 26 May 2012 21:30:04 -0400

arretemaintenant:

heartmelted.

monstersarereaaal: Swimming! (Taken with instagram) so cute!

Sat, 26 May 2012 15:52:28 -0400

monstersarereaaal:

Swimming! (Taken with instagram)

so cute!

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erikavincent: brynn3: okay this answers the question i get...

Sat, 26 May 2012 01:03:41 -0400

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erikavincent:

brynn3:

okay this answers the question i get asked quite frequently “do you wear a wig”

;)

THIS!

love the swagger.

jtotheizzoe: staceythinx: Every month The Guardian asks its...

Fri, 25 May 2012 16:33:36 -0400

jtotheizzoe:

staceythinx:

Every month The Guardian asks its readers to send in art based on a different theme. This month’s theme was science. See what came in.

Fan-freakin’-tastic!

lipstick-feminists: [WOMEN WHO HAVE ABORTIONS DO SO BECAUSE...

Fri, 25 May 2012 12:20:56 -0400

lipstick-feminists:

[WOMEN WHO HAVE ABORTIONS DO SO BECAUSE THEY VALUE LIFE AND BECAUSE THEY TAKE VERY SERIOUSLY THE MYRIAD RESPONSIBILITIES THAT COME NOT JUST WITH BIRTH, BUT WITH NURTURING A HUMAN BEING./CHARLOTTE TAFT]

cualia: I would just like to remind you all that you are a beautiful combination of atoms that have...

Fri, 25 May 2012 03:04:10 -0400

cualia: I would just like to remind you all that you are a beautiful combination of atoms that have...