nobody knows I'm a cat on the internet

Nerd extraordinaire. Loving Doctor Who, all things Tolkien, Sherlock, Supernatural, Marvel and DC atm! In the midst of Natural Sciences (biology) graduate school, spends her time chasing bees for research.

[izziechickadee]

I call them... "fudglettes." #penuche #brownsugarfudgygoodness #holidaybaking #fudge #sweets

[izziechickadee]

Trying some new shading techniques on this rosy finch. Jury is still out - might still smooth out with pencils. #wip #adultcolouring #adultcoloring #milliemarotta #animalkingdom #Izcolors #Crayola #markers

[izziechickadee]

Izzie's everyday eggs: S&P, marjoram, parsley, dash paprika, tad of roasted garlic powder, milk, veggies, and bacon grease forever. *Anytime you want eggs to be fluffy and tender, be sure to add a little liquid, fat, and salt when whisking (but not over-whisking!) The fat from the milk and the salt keep the proteins from binding as tightly, and the liquid adds puff while it cooks off. No more rubbery eggs! #yum #cookingisjustanotherkindofscience #breakfast #eggs #recipes #Izcooks #cooksofinstagram #gradstudentgourmet #foodscience #vegetarian #spices #herbs

[izziechickadee]

You see leftover steak. I see the beginnings of a beautiful steak and cheese omelet. Always remember- "don't crowd the mushrooms!" #breakfastofchampions #breakfast #yum #cookingonabudget #comfortfood #cooking #cooksofinstagram

[izziechickadee]

Every night should be steak night. #piedmontese #newyorkstrip #steak #yommmm

[izziechickadee]

Generic millennial photo achievement reached.

[izziechickadee]

My Hoya carnosa finally bloomed! Not a perfect umbel sphere that you'd normally see, but lovely for a first bloom I think. Hoyas (also known as wax plants) have such an interesting fragrance- sweet, but sometimes a bit off- typical of some fly-pollinated plants. The profuse nectar attracts other pollinators like ants (and humans!) as well. I love their velvety flowers! 😊😊 #flowerstagram #flowers #hoya #indoorgarden #houseplants #tropical #pink #bloom

[batmanisagatewaydrug-deactivate]

you know what’s really genuinely unsettling? the degree to which men fucking do not want to sympathize with/be interested in women.

male audiences will happily watch a dozen superhero shows, but then something like Agent Carter or Supergirl turn up and they’re panned from the first trailer and have to struggle for ratings. male audiences will watch countless installments of a franchise as long as it’s about men doing man things but the second a character like Rey or Furiosa or god forbid four entire female Ghostbusters steps up and takes a position of prominence it’s “pandering sjw bullshit”.

it’s not pandering. men just aggressively don’t want to have to be invested in a woman’s narrative and it’s really gross.

[batmanisagatewaydrug-deactivate]

anyway re: everyone telling me to “Stop making this a gender thing” or some variation on that

this isn’t like… an opinion I’m pulling out of my ass here? this starts where earlier than tv shows and hollywood blockbusters, when all the kids in a class are reading Harry Potter or Percy Jackson or Eragon o Lord of the Rings or Maze Runner or whatever the hip book is right now. the books like that, the ones that become popular reading, are overwhelmingly about male leads, because male is still considered the default. 

there’s a split in YA literature, between books that are “for everyone” and “for girls”, and that’s honestly the entire issue in a tiny little box right there. stories about men are supposed to be accessible for everyone, but stories about girls are seen as 1.) inherently for women and 2.) something that only women will care about.

men grow up in a society that doesn’t make them go out of their way to get into the heads of women and empathize with then. historically it’s been very easy for men to not engage with female-led media if they don’t want to, whereas (like someone else commented on this post) girls and women have had very little choice in the past because everything was about men. we didn’t even question it.

and now the women are arriving in mainstream media in ways that say they’re important and they matter and

small (or sometimes not so small) but loud-enough-to-be-acknowledged groups of men lose. their. shit.

because they think there’s something inherently Not For Them about a woman’s story, and they never learned how to deal with it.

(also once again, because  LOT of ya’ll don’t seem to get this here: I’m trying to talk about knee-jerk reactions to female-centered works - often before they even come out. not whether or not you personally thought [x show or movie] was good. ya feel?)

[adoringjensen]

More Love For Cas | Week One ↳ Cas’s Trench Coat or Cas Without His Tie

[izziechickadee]

People have been asking and it’s done healing so here it is- first tattoo! My reminder when I am spiralling and have lost faith, that there is one trait of myself that I will always own and be proud of. I may sink and screw myself, but I don’t give up. Dig in those kitty claws and hang on. Ironically it’s on the same leg I had knee and foot surgeries on- other reminders of trials I have overcome (and the arthritis I get to look forward to 😉.) At first I used my own cursive, but then decided it would be meaningful for it to be the script of one of my ever faithful and beautiful besties @singmetodreams!! Another reminder that I am supported and loved. I can already see why people say they’re like potato chips- I already have more planned! By Jason @surveyak who was a pleasure to work with at The Mercy Seat in KC. 10/10 would recommend. #doesthiscountasinktober #mercyseat #tattoo #scripttattoo #firsttattoo #cursive #mentalhealthawareness #inktober

[fangirlshenanigans]

Star Trek + fanfiction tropes

[technoranma]

thank you so much star trek

[needsmorestartrek-blog]

Bless this mess…

[weiszrchel]

She’s not gonna stop, she’s gonna keep going.

[nakamatoo]

Pass on your legacy to those who are worthy of the name Hero.

[letsgostealaleverageblog]

[izziechickadee]

FALL FOOD IS THE BEST FOOD! Pork sausage, apples and currants, sweet taters, summer squash, onion and wild rice. Basically every fall-ish food in my kitchen. Plus allspice and tarragon and some other things. So comforting! #yum #comfortfood #winterwarmer #gradstudentgourmet #cookingonabudget #recipes #autumn #fall #seasonal #cooking #madefromscratch #homecooking

[treatyoself-blog]

[unwinona]

I didn’t know I needed this until now

[netflixdefenders]

It was wonderful to be given the opportunity to explore such an iconic character who is so loved by comic book fans. I don’t think that I approached it as being on the side of the superhero as much as looking at it as a woman trying to seek out justice for her community and the people who deserve it. It was a joy to do because you don’t necessarily see those types of female characters and characters of color on TV. – Simone Missick