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We’ve been taught that women need to be flawless even when our flawlessness is wildly implausible, sexy even when our sexiness is a break from plot. We’re sprinting through Jurassic Park in heels, fighting supervillains in strapless corsets, being stranded on deserted islands for days without a hint of stubble. Real female bodies are so taboo that hair-removal-cream ads show hairless legs even before the cream is applied… So, for every teen girl leaning into her bedroom mirror, wondering why she doesn’t look like a celebrity: Please know that nobody wakes up like this. Not me. Not any other actress. (Not even Beyoncé. I swear.) Here’s the real deal: Before each public appearance, I spend 90 minutes in a makeup chair. Three to six people work on my hair and makeup, while a professional touches up my nails. My eyebrows are tweezed and threaded every week. There’s concealer on parts of my body that I could never have predicted would need concealing. I’m up at 6am every day and at the gym by 7:30. I exercise for 90 minutes and, some evenings, again before bed. It’s someone’s full-time job to decide what I can and cannot eat. There are more ingredients in my face packs than in my food. There’s a team dedicated to finding me flattering outfits. After all that, if I’m still not “flawless” enough, there are generous servings of Photoshop. I’ve said it before, and I will keep saying it: It takes an army, a lot of money, and an incredible amount of time to make a female celebrity look the way she does when you see her. It isn’t realistic, and it isn’t anything to aspire to.

I Didn’t Wake Up Like This | Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor writes about her struggle with body image and the way media sets unhealthy and impossible standards for women–even the ones who are the standard. (via stay-human)

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fotugafia

Colors of Madrid #urbanphotography #urbanexploration #urban #lookup #colorsofmadrid #madrid #spain #barriodelasletras #fujifilmxseries #fujifilmxpro2 #fujifilmxf16mmf14 #summerinmadrid #summer2016

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shyracoon

omg

asian

What kind of dog is this

weather

An updog

thetrippytrip

“The most disrespected person in America is a black woman… The most neglected person is a black woman…”

Despite this, you can see that many things were invented or created by black women. From civil right movement and fighting against any form of discrimination to the discovery of endless space there were people, about whom you won’t hear from TV (except cases when they need it) or you don’t hear/read at school (maybe 1-2 pages in a book). So here, some of huge amount of women, whose goal was something more than just being a woman.

evooob

Lowkey feel like Claudette Colvin should’ve got that spotlight over Rosa Parks smh

yeahsheloveshes-deactivated2017

onlyblackgirl

GET INTO BLACK WOMEN

huntress-skadi

Please for the love of god

Do not declaw your cats. Today my friend who works at a local rescue received an application for a cat adoption. There’s a section for “Do you plan on declawing your new cat?” and the person checked the box for yes and wrote “We have expensive furniture.”

ok then don’t get a cat

sorry but if you’re going to mutilate your animal to avoid ruining your expensive furniture then a cat is not the animal you need

So many reasons not to do this

-it’s EXTREMELY painful. they don’t just remove the claw, they remove the TOE up to the first joint.

-if your cat escapes your home, they have absolutely ZERO way of defending or feeding themselves (not that your cat should be allowed outside for any reason but that’s a whole separate rant)

-your cat will be in pain while walking. because they removed that actual bone, your cat’s weight is now balanced on that second bone in their toe, not the first as was designed. Painful.

-Your cat may even lose the desire to be touched. literally we adopted this adolescent cat whose owners abandoned him because he was an escape artist. they had already declawed him and for the longest time he wouldn’t even let us get near his feet. like we couldn’t touch him if it wasn’t his head or the base of his tail.

do. not. declaw. your. cat.

Alternatively:

-buy little nail caps. they sell them at pet stores and they come in all sorts of cute colors

-buy furniture guards. figure out where your cat is most aggressive with scratching. buy a furniture guard and place a cat tree or scratching post nearby and use some catnip or treats to attract their attention to it

-literally just trim the nails with nail clippers. be careful not to quick them. if your cat starts fussing, take a break and come back later to avoid accidents due to them moving around

don’t declaw your cat

scalestails

Agreed. As time has passed I have come to find situations where people NEED to prevent their cats from scratching them. They can’t even handle a tiny scratch from playing, so nail caps are a great alternative. Specifically people with immune deficiencies and or other health problems that leave them vulnerable to infections.

grooming-tails

THIS!^^^^^^^^^^

vero-in-technicolor

letscookvegan

Beet Burger by @eat.drink.shrink 💗

Recipe: Beet burger: What’s in it - 1 cup cooked quinoa - 1 large red onion - 2 cloves garlic minced - 1 tbps vinegar (optional) - 1 ½ tsp sea salt as desired - 1 small package mushrooms (sliced) (white or portobello) - 1 can black beans- rinsed - 3 beets (peeled, roasted, sliced) - 2 tsp cumin - 2 tsp chili powder - 2 tsp paprika - 4 dates - 1 tbsp parsley - 1 cup oats - top with red onion, leaf lettuce,avocado, spicy mayo Mayo 1 cup Vegan Follow Your Heart Mayo 2 tbsp adobo sauce 1 adobo pepper, minced ½ tsp spanish spice blend . Instructions - Preheat the oven to 375. Cook quinoa in advance or simply throw in a pot of boiling water and cook til the little tails are prominent. Wash, peel, and cut beets into sections. Wrap in aluminum foil, top with olive oil, place in oven. Bake for 30-45mins until fork tender. - In a pan over medium heat cook minced garlic with olive oil for a few minutes until fragrant, add diced onion, cook til clear, add chopped mushrooms, seasonings and add a few drops of vinegar. Cook for an additional 5-7minutes. Place black beans in a strainer, rinse then place in bowl with quinoa, add the mushrooms, onions, and garlic to the mix. - Put oats into the food processor and pulse until a flour, set aside. Once the beets are soft, remove from oven, let cool, then place in a food processor. Pulse a few times, don’t over process, texture is good. Add 4 soft dates to the food processor with the beets to give the burgers a hint of sweetness. Once processed add to the bowl with everything else and and mix together with hands. Add the oats in increments, and press the ingredients into patties and place on a baking sheet to bake for 15-20 on 350 or wrap in plastic wrap and store in the fridge for a few days or store in the freezer for a few months. Mayo Throw everything together and combine . Notes: - The thicker the beet burger the longer you need to cook. If you would like to make more of a binder you can incorporate nuts or a flax egg. - Beets don’t have to be peeled, once steamed the skin slips off - If you don’t want to use quinoa you can use brown rice. Enjoy! #letscookvegan

bellygangstaboo

Nationwide, black girls are being suspended at SIX times the rate of white girls.

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how to be content as a student

1. define who you want to be, not in terms of academic goals or your future necessarily, but what type of person do you want to be?

2. set goals that align with your personal standards, don’t ask for help with these because you are the only one that has the answer

3. stop comparing, you’ve defined who you want to be, now become, you want to be you, not an imitation of another

4. stay focused on yourself and your own personal goals, do not become bogged down in other peoples academic problems unless they genuinely ask and need for your help

5. celebrate every accomplishment, because no matter what the paper says, you did it, and everything you complete should be a reason for celebration

6. learn to be proud, it’s part of becoming content with yourself as a student and as a person

7. brag oh my god brag! let the world know how excited you are about your accomplishments, it doesn’t matter if your accomplishments are up to standard with the social norm, if you’re proud of it, let the world know

8. understand that being a great student does not have a definition, there is no definition to what being a great student it

9. maintain your motivation to complete your goals

10. understand that success is self-defined

barbellsandfortitude

Instagram: @crossfitgames

nowinexile

A young Muslim man was attacked in Kassel, Germany. A group of people attacked him with a knife and he was stabbed several times, leaving him severely injured. Anti-Muslim hate crimes have been increasing rapidly in Germany, as well as throughout Europe. These crimes are not getting much attention by the media. Groups of Germans have been having huge anti-Islam demonstrations in which thousands of people turn out to protest their hate of Islam and Muslims. I can only hope the situation gets better but for now I think everyone should be very careful, especially when it’s dark out or if you’re alone. [via Hamdi Aburahma]