buildingasahndcastle

Hi! I'm Evie, welcome to my insanity corner! Any pronouns are good. Have fun and don't be unkind please <3

[generalidiocy]

Rest Point Post

The world is going to shit right now, so here's a breathing space for the lovely people I know exist out there

Warm drinks!

Reasons to live

Animals being cute

SFTH improv - in case anyone who follows me doesn't know who they are /lh

Studio Ghibli stills - just click on the film poster

Instrumental music I enjoy - I always find these pieces relaxing, so I'll put them here in case you do, too

I'll update this as I find more things, but please know that I love you all very much and we will get through this. I know that's easy for me to say living in the UK, and I can't imagine how everyone in America and around the world is feeling. But we'll look after each other. And my blog is always a safe place to just chill for a bit. The horrors persist, so we must too, until we see these bastards through

DMs always open if you need to chat. I might not understand but I can listen /gen

And feel free to add to this, we could all use some hope right now

Stay safe lovely people of the internet <3

[youling-the-ghost]

Here are some more for the lovely people out there

A simple exercise routine for total beginners

Some of my wholesome show/webcomic recommendations:

Maru is a Puppy (webcomic)

Vampire Husband (webcomic)

My Neighbour Totoro (anime)

Kotaro Lives Alone (anime)

Play it Cool, Guys (anime)

A minecraft playlist for those who like calming instrumental music

Good news around the world

A list of suicide hotlines around the world

Also, just to throw it out there, my go-to hot drink is two slices of lemon + honey + hot water, it can also help if you're sick or are congested

Stay safe everyone! It's perfectly okay to feel hopeless in this situation. Don't feel pressured to be positive all the time, you living is more than enough <3

[dev-tawfik]

My family in Gaza is going through extremely difficult times.

Can you donate 10$ ?

Yes i can

No i can reblog

Voting ended onJan 23

Current process: USD $286 / $1,000

Support Tawfik Dream of Higher Education

 

Vetted by @90-ghost link @dlxxv-vetted-donations link @postanagramgenerator link

I am writing this with a heavy heart.

My family is in Gaza, and they are living through unimaginable hardship. Food and clean water have become extremely scarce, and every day is a struggle to survive.

Being away from them and unable to help directly is painful beyond words. i’m reaching out today asking for your kindness and support.

Any donation — no matter how small — can help provide food, water, and a bit of hope to my family. Your help could truly save lives. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for standing with us in this difficult time 🤍

[redstonedust]

love characters who are like "this is how the world works. this is how it has to be (because if i'm wrong i have to face what i've done // if i'm wrong i have to face whats been done to me) "

[tlbodine]

This trait is much more endearing in fiction than in my mother.

[twinsfawn]

thinking about how my dad fled his home country at 19 in the middle of a war and then after 9/11 came to my preschool to educate kids on middle eastern culture/food/clothing so they wouldn’t be scared of people in traditional/religious dress or worry when they heard someone speaking arabic

[twinsfawn]

2002

[twinsfawn]

this post has started blowing up. for those who have liked/reblogged this: i am asking you to please circulate and donate to palestinian gofundme’s/other resources for palestine. i’m glad people find this story heartwarming but i want people to be vigilant in not letting the palestinian genocide just fizzle out of the news cycle like it’s some “trend”. do not turn a blind eye to ethnic cleansing, it is very much real and happening right now. if you can afford to donate, please do so. but Everyone is capable of using their voice, whether it be online or in their communities through organizing/protesting. i do not wanna hear shit about “empathetic burnout” from those who have FAR more privilege than these people could probably ever dream of in their lifetime. do not let apathy take hold, palestine will be free 🇵🇸

[a-shade-of-blue]

If you want to help the people in Gaza, I have here a few gofundme campaigns here I’m focusing on. These are all gfm campaigns from palestinians I have regular contact with, and I would really appreciate if you can donate to them.

Mahmoud Salim (@mahmoudfamilyy)

Only $422 CAD raised of $80,000 target!

Donate here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-a-family-lacking-healthcare-and-safety

Mahmoud almost lost entire his family when the Talelhawa neighborhood was bombed. Several of his family were severely injured in the bombing, and a close relative named Alaa was killed, along with her children Ahmed and baby Iman who was not even one month old. Only his sister Tasnim and her 6-month-old daughter managed to evacuate after being seriously injured. Mahmoud is trying to raise funds to evacuate the rest of his family of 17 people, including several children, many of whom are also seriously injured and require medical care.

This campaign is vetted by association. Mahmoud is @hazempalestine's friend, see post here for proof. (@hazempalestine is vetted by @/el-shab-hussein and is listed as #281 on the verified fundraiser list by @/el-shab-hussein and @/nabulsi.)

Mohammed & Ahmed Khalil  (@ahmed0khalil)

Only €2,178 raised of €50,000 target!

Donate here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-ahmed-khalils-family-evacuate-to-safety

Ahmed is a 6-year-old child from a family of 8. He has 5 siblings: Fathi (23), Aya (21), Mohammed (19), Anas (15) and Abdullah (11). His father has diabetes, his brother Fathi (23) is blind, his other brother Abdullah (11) is autistic and does not understand what is happening, and his brother Mohammed (19) was injured in his leg by shrapnel from the bombing. Mohammed (19) is trying to raise funds to evacuate he and his family out of Gaza.

This campaign has been shared by 90-ghost.

Ahmed Khader (@ahmedpalestine)

Only €3,199 raised of €55,000 target!

Donate here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-my-family-to-reach-save-out-of-gaza

Ahmed is in Belgium but his family is still in Gaza. He is trying to evacuate his family of 12, including 6 adults and 6 children under 16 years old. They were at Al-Mawasi when those 2000 pound bombs were dropped on tents housing displaced families at Al-Mawasi, but luckily they survived.

Ahmed's campaign has been promoted by Bilal-Salah0 (#132 on the verified fundraiser spreadsheet vetted by el-shab-hussein and nabulsi). Also vetted by association. Ahmed is a friend of @/hazempalestine (#281 on the verified fundraiser list by el-shab-hussein and nabulsi.). See post here

Hazem Khalil (@hazempalestine)

Currently €51,634 raised of €70,000 goal

Donate here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/re2ty-help-my-family-in-gaza-reach-safety

Hazem is from Gaza but he moved to Belgium in 2018 for his studies. Since then, he has not been able to see his family in Northern Gaza. He is trying to raise funds to evacuate his 7 family members (his parents, and his 5 little siblings). Jabalia refugee camp, the place where his family is staying at, faces frequent bombings, and he has lost contact with them after bombings. He has raised his campaign goal since Gofundme takes a 4% cut and the transfer fee from Belgium to Palestine is an insanely high 35%. 

Also Click here for my Google Doc with my complete masterlist of all the Palestinian gfm asks I've received, updated daily (along with other verified ways to send aid to Gaza).

See post here for other verified ways to send aid to Gaza.

Don't forget your Daily Clicks on Arab.org, it's free!!! and Every click made is registered in their system and generates donation from sponsors/advertisers.

[asma-gaza1-deactivated20250607]

Hello, I'm Asmaa from north Gaza.

https://chuffed.org/project/129260-urgent-please-help-asma-and-shahd-to-survive-this-genocide

I come from a lifeless neighborhood with no color other than the color of blood and destruction.

I was born in 1991.

I'm a girl from a family of seven boys and six girls, and I'm the youngest.

My mother and I live in a house left to us by my father. I studied at university and graduated with a degree in basic education.

I worked in a private job.

I received a salary that covered my and my mother's expenses as much as possible.

We were happy until the war came.

The war on Gaza began on October 7, 2023.

Here, hell began for us in Gaza. I lost my job and became unemployed. My mother owns nothing, and I own nothing.

My mother was displaced to the southern Gaza Strip for 15 months. I didn't go with her. It was months of longing for my mother and siblings.

My brothers Mahmoud and Ashraf stayed behind.

We were displaced several times because I live in the Shuja'iyya neighborhood, a border area close to the army.

During the displacement on June 27, 2024, we left the house and raced along the road to escape the shells and planes. Then came the lightning strike. The shock was that death was faster than my brothers could escape...

Here, here, we lost our loved ones. I lost my brothers, the apple of my eye, Mahmoud and Ashraf. Mahmoud left no children. As for Ashraf, he left behind his sons who grieve, and my mother is in pain because they departed to God without a farewell, without a kiss on their foreheads, a farewell kiss. After a while, we returned home. The house had been severely damaged by demolition and stones that had fallen from their places, which used to shelter us and protect us. Now, nothing protects us except some worn-out tarpaulins that do not protect us from the heat of summer or the cold of winter. Our suffering is great, but with your help, we may reach a better and dignified life. I appeal to you to help me support myself, my mother, my loved ones, and my family. What you provide makes a difference in our lives as individuals.

We live in a world that has forgotten the meaning of humanity and giving. May God bless you all.

[asmaagaza3]

✅️Vetted by @gazavetters, my number verified on the list is ( #600 )✅️

[kelpseahorse]

Shout out to all disabled people who showered, bathed, or did any kind of personal hygiene today!

Good job!

It fucking hurt but you did it!

[sami--onley11]

Former political candidate Hannah Thomas, who was beaten so severely by police at a Palestine protest that she may suffer permanent blindness, joined the protest on the Sydney Harbour Bridge, raising her hand and her heart beating fast for fear of more deaths in Gaza and for fear of more starvation. She said no to silence and put over her eye injured by Gaza the Palestinian flag and her face that is about to cry for the children who dream of drinking milk. This means one thing: defending Palestine doesn’t require strength, it only requires conscience and a brave heart. (My family is one of the families this woman is defending. No safety, no food, no humanity.) Any donation from you, whether small or large, will save my family from destruction. Donate here and share the post. Don’t forget to like.

vetted by fairuzfan and el-shab-hussein

[alkhleliy-family]

"Please, don’t stop protesting, speaking out, and donating. Here in Gaza, we are losing so much—every single minute."

[joeyclaire]

please read the context for their story, and share and donate

[mohammedwael-gaza00]

I am Mohammed, I live in the northern besieged Gaza Strip, I am 21 years old, I have always tried to create a beautiful future for myself in which I achieve all my wishes. I had ambitions and dreams, but they evaporated because of the war, but I still want to achieve them despite the siege. During the war, I lost many things, including my university, my dreams, my job, and some friends. Despite that, I still want to achieve my dreams and ambitions. I want to rebuild my life again, so please help me in that and rebuild my life. Therefore,

please donate as much as you can because that helps me a lot. If you cannot donate, tell people about my suffering.

Together for Mohammed in the North

My name is Mohammed, I live in a neighborhood in Shujaiyya, an area in the north of Gaza. I am 21 years old , the eldest among my siblings.

[mohammedwael-gaza01]

✅️Vetted by @gazavetters, my number verified on the list is ( #501 )✅️

[abdalsalam2000]

Chris Smalls is finally released.

[abdalsalam2000]

After 4 days of detention and torture by the occupation, he emerged raising the flag and victorious over the Israeli jailer.

[abdalsalam2000]

Chris Smalls has been an activist supporting the Palestinian cause for a long time. He and his friends set off on the Handala Flotilla, trying to break the blockade after the Madeleine ship failed to do so, following the arrest of its crew members. Today, the same thing happened. The Handala Flotilla failed to break the blockade on Gaza, but it was a great effort and a great position from them to support our cause and try to bring food to us. Unfortunately, they were prevented again and arrested. Chris was captured while trying to bring food to us. If you can provide us with a meal, please donate to us now from here. Hunger is killing us.

[bovineblogger]

please help if you can!

[honestlybriefsublime]

Cry for Help from Beneath the Rubble

No words can describe the suffering we endure here in Gaza. Life no longer feels like life. Today, with the border crossings closed once again and humanitarian aid halted, our suffering has doubled. Even the most basic necessities have become an unattainable luxury.Like thousands of other families, my family struggles to survive in this nightmare. We live among the rubble, carrying water from long distances because our infrastructure has been destroyed. Prices have skyrocketed, making food and medicine nearly impossible to afford.

Every day is a new battle, and every moment without food, medicine, or hope adds to our pain. We ask for nothing but the right to live, the right to safety, and the right to find someone who will stand with us in this darkness.To everyone who can help, to every heart that beats with compassion my family needs you. Every contribution, no matter how small, could mean the difference between life and death. Please, don’t leave us alone in this suffering.

Donate to Help abdulrahman from Gaza, organized by Leon Regan

Hello my name is Leon I am from Ireland. I am currently fundraising for my friend Abdulrahman he… Leon Regan needs your support for Help abd

[jeriverse]

I may not be able to do much, but I hope this helps💗.

Sending love, thoughts & prayers.

[ahmadfamily]

I don’t understand why so many people have stopped supporting Palestine...

Right now, we are sleeping in the streets just to reach American aid. Our lives are in serious danger, surrounded by tanks, all for a bag of flour or some lentils to feed our families.

Gaza has turned into a dark and desperate place because of hunger and the lack of basic necessities. The situation we are living through is beyond difficult.

Please share my campaign or donate — every bit of support makes a real difference. Donation link here or chuffed here Verification here

[aligazagaza-deactivated20250622]

✅️Vetted by @gazavetters, my number verified on the list is ( #373 )✅️

I hope you'll let me tell you a little bit about my home🇵🇸, Gaza🍉. It's a place where we're living through some very challenging times💔🥹. We're under attack from bombs, explosives, and warplanes, and we've had to endure many nights of sleeplessness. It's a difficult situation💔, but we're trying to stay positive🖤. This war has really taken a toll on us. It's destroyed our bodies, our lives, and our souls. It has been so sad to see our homes destroyed, our belongings taken from us, and our beautiful places ruined. It has also changed our situation for the worse. We were living a pretty good life, you know? Peaceful, loving, and full of life. But then, we found ourselves in a really tough spot. Hunger, fear, and terror have become our new normal. My kids and I, along with my extended family, are struggling to make ends meet. We don't have the basic necessities of life, and our living situation is pretty rough. We're in these old, falling-apart tents. It's so hard to know what to do when winter comes. We'll be soaked in the rain and wind, and I'll be at a loss as to how to keep my family safe, from the bombing and from the winter.🥹

I'm really hoping you can help me and my family to live through this awful war.💔

🥹❤️‍🩹https://gofund.me/ed6e9cb6🥹❤️‍🩹

@fancysmudges @brokenbackmountain @just-browsing1222-deactivated20 @mothblossoms @aleciosun @fluoresensitive @khizuo @lesbiandardevil @transmutationisms @schoolhater @timogsilangan @appsa @buttercuparry @sayruq @malcriada @palestinegenocide @sar-soor @akajustmerry @annoyingloudmicrowavecultist @feluka @tortiefrancis @flower-tea-fairies @tsaricides @riding-with-the-wild-hunt @visenyasdragon @belleandsaintsebastian @ear-motif @kordeliiius @brutaliakhoa @raelyn-dreams @troythecatfish @theropoda @tamarrud @4ft10tvlandfangirl @queerstudiesnatural @northgazaupdates2 @skatezophrenic @awetistic-things @camgirlpanopticon @baby-girl-aaron-dessner @nabulsi @sygol @junglejim4322 @heritageposts @chososhairbuns @palistani @dlxxv-vetted-donations @illuminated-runas @imjustheretotrytohelp

[sosbanfach64]

okay but this with sfth longforms anyone?

[nickythehickey]

fuck it i’ll start

which matches my vibe best?

the evil make a wish kid

all eyes on nigel

never give annabelle a gun

beetroots and murder

the bard with a scar

Voting ended onJul 17, 2025

i’ve done a lot of tagging today so i’ll just say anyone who wants can join

[sosbanfach64]

self rb why not i want to do this too :D

which longform fits me?

the creak in the attic

too big to be a jockey

the phantom of hornchurch

marigolds, bluebells & hugh

lost in your eyes

Voting ended onJul 17, 2025

open to anybody!!

[mikesflaccidlemonade7]

Which long form fits me

The meringue haberdashery

Priscilla's final petal

Bus!

leftenmost window

The grape depression

Voting ended onJul 13, 2025

[milk-is-stable]

Ooh, looks fun! (deliberately not including the milkman because that feels too easy)

Which longform fits my vibe?

The Creak in the Attic

The Grape Depression

Moist and Magical

The Off Season

The Enigma of the High Visionary

Voting ended onJul 11, 2025

[lizineffable]

Which longform fits my vibe?

the Off Season

The Milkman

The Unrelenting Aubergine

Strange Noises from the Hole in the Wall

The Grape Depression

Voting ended onJul 11, 2025

Open to anybody :)

[generalidiocy]

Longform Poll Thing

Priscilla's Final Petal

The Cardboard Stegosaurus

Inside The Mysterious Cube

Wine Under The Bridge

Strange Noises From The Hole In The Wall

Voting ended onJul 13, 2025

why is making decisions so difficult... I've got too many favourites

open tags <3

[quiteliterallyhotsauce]

Listen.

EVERYBODY knows (or should) that you DO. NOT. STOP. in Vidor, Texas. 

It’s best to just run out of gas elsewhere. Whatever you do, black folks, DO NOT STOP IN VIDOR, TEXAS. 

There’s a good chance you’ll get lynched or just come up missing - and I’m not joking.

also do NOT stop in Harrison, Arkansas!!!! (relatively close to OK and MI) a nazi town with a BIG KKK organization.

Reblog To Save Life

[tuffcrow-deactivated20190517]

Okay but like reblog to LITERALLY SAVE SOMEONE’S LIFE

[missheis]

Please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please puHLEAAASSEEEEEEE BE SAFE

[unified-multiversal-theory]

They are called sundown towns and there are a LOT of them in the US.

https://sundown.tougaloo.edu/sundowntowns.php

This website has a clickable map where you can see suspected and confirmed sundown towns by state, as well as information about whether these attitudes are historical or current.

The homepage of Dr. James W. Loewen, author of Lies My Teacher Told Me, Lies Across America, and Sundown Towns.

[glytchflower]

Reblog for the link

reblog for the link

REBLOG FOR THE LINK

[wordsaremylife]

Please stay safe

[tenmei-savvvv-deactivated202206]

REBLOG IT DOESNT MATTER WHAT BLOG YOU ARE THIS IS GONNA SAVE SOMEONE

[swigglesandwiggles]

I am poc too and i am scared for my LIFE when i go to the south. please stay safe.

[wofworld]

I am not poc but I know this could save someone’s life. Please reblog and spread the message.

[lyrslair]

My obligatory addition to this every time it crosses my dash, because I know the link is definitely missing ones in my own (northern) state and there are some in this thread not on the above link either - thread by LeVar Burton with a LOT of replies from people naming the sundown towns near them:

https://twitter.com/levarburton/status/1300918792143339520

[inyuji]

Just in case someone is traveling, please be careful

[ms-cellanies]

AUTO REBLOG

[amingethia]

On this weeks episode of why America is terrifying.

[pigeonwithabriefcase]

im not american but god this is terrifying

[patentlyabsurdrpgideas]

Warning people of the existence of sundown towns feels extra important now.

[billielhindle]

Important thread! Stay safe!!!

[quaintflowr]

stay safe while traveling everyone!

[feluka]

Everyone I know in Gaza is messaging me saying they can't find internet anymore and are barely able to connect using esims that are running out. Please don't stop donating esims.

[reuna]

[sfth-daily-polls]

Are there any longforms you genuinely dislike?

No

Yes, one

Yes, multiple

Yes, most of them (why are you here?)

Voting ended onJun 26, 2025

To clarify: 'dislike' does not refer to having a least-favourite. 'Dislike refers to one you genuinely don't particularly enjoy watching.

[pikachewww]

apologies to anyone who ever thought i was cool and reached out to me only to discover i am just a weird little hermit who can't carry on a conversation to save my life