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[linhbookiemonsterlunar]

A MESSAGE TO ALL MY FOLLOWERS

I am so sorry I have been inactive for so long, life caught up. Although I would like to say I’m back, sadly I’m not going to be posting anymore - very rarely anyway. I thank you all for being such amazing people and a shoutout to the friends I made here - Thank you.

[yoursummerdreamz]

[linhbookiemonsterlunar]

Snape: *finds better ways to make potions than the textbook at 16*

Snape: *decides not to teach students except what's in the book*

Actually, there is not a single time that we see Snape tell students to open their books and follow the recipe. What he does do, is put a Potion recipe on the board himself. With these recipes, Hermione makes perfect potions for five years. Suddenly, in Year 6 she has Slughorn, a teacher who *does* make the students use the books. And just as suddenly, she can't make perfect Potions anymore. No one can except Harry, who is using Snape's old text.

The explanation that fits these facts is that Snape does share his improvements.

[theartofangirling]

TAG! YOUR! CAP! 3! SPOILERS! PLEASE!

[thebirdroads]

the best trope in media is: “characters turn on the lights, see the monster, and immediately turn the lights back off”

[askacambridgestudent]

I want to go to Oxbridge for the challenge, employment propsects and prestige. I love getting good grades, working hard and feel a real sense of accomplishment. My confusion is with the ' passion' bit. If there was any course I could do it would be idkAmerican Sitcom studies. This wouldn't give me a secure future. Is it enough to choose your favourite course at a good uni or do you need to be obsessed with it,eg.rather read Chaucer then hang with friends.Wheres the distinction between work/play

You’ve definitely got to have a passion for the subject, but that doesn’t necessarily equate to an obsession. There’s a really good work/play balance at Cam: yes, people are excited and motivated to study their subjects, and to learn more about them, but most people still enjoy having a life outside their readings/work and exploring other interests through extra-curriculars, or socialising. 

[fatdogblog]

guys please, I cannot answer all 0 messages

[linhbookiemonsterlunar]

parents: so what are you going to do with your life

me: it's a surprise

[hellfucingshitfuck-deactivated2]

hades isn’t a badass. hades named his three-headed-guard-of-the-underworld-dog spot. hades whispers to his flowers to make them grow. hades grows fruit. there’s no sun in the underworld.

hades isn’t a badass. stop saying this false thing

[oldcicadahymns-archived]

#hades probably double knots his laces

[zenosanalytic]

In myth, Hades’ most remarked upon traits are 1) how responsible/reliable he is, 2)how sober-minded he is, 3)how dedicated, implacable, and long-remembering he is, and 4)how boring and grim most of the other Olympians think he is to be around. Oh and notably, that if you play him a song he likes, he’ll basically give you anything you ask for(though not without conditions).

Hades is, canonically, a gigantic nerd. If they’d had trainsets, he’d have been the Olympian who collected trainsets, meticulously corrected with exacto knife and hobby-paints the errors toy-makers introduced to those trainsets, and then endlessly talked about those trainsets to anyone sat next to him at Thanksgiving Dinner :| When he wasn’t trying to rope them into an interminable discussion about gardening or divine law, that is :| :| He’s the sort of god who frequently handed out punishment like giving someone a million-piece puzzle where every piece is shaped the same, that resets itself at the start of every day if you don’t complete it, and then he keeps the last piece on his person at all times as a secret private joke for eternity because he finds you personally distasteful(not even because he’s mad at you or hates you particularly; he just doesn’t like you as a person) :| :| :| He is. A Gigantic. Nerd.

[ronandhermy]

He’s also like one of the only gods who is faithful to his wife. And he listens to her like when she asks for a soul to be released and he’s like “But honey, the rules.” And she just gives him that look and he goes “Yes dear,” and lets the soul go with the easiest freaking instructions ever in a myth. And the human still fucks it up. Not his fault Persephone, not Hades’ fault this time. Essentially, Hades is sorta like the accountant suburban dad who collects really specific figurines and gets really grumpy when people mess up his lawn. Do you know how hard his wife worked on those roses? He is calling his attorney. Oh wait, he is also an attorney.   

[ghostcat3000]

Filed under: Favorite Myths

[johnbodyheat]

Everybody knows it’s Persephone that you’ve got to watch out for. 

[darkbookworm13-deactivated20240]

I love this post every time I see it.

[ananicola-deactivated20160818]

It’s so nice to see people move on from toxic situations and end up attracting more prosperity, love, and wealth from that release. Like they’re so happy because they finally feel free and they start loving themselves more and doing things that interest them and connecting with new friends and shit. Growth is so fucking beautiful to watch and experience.

[linhbookiemonsterlunar]

therapist: why do you laugh when you say anything negative about yourself

me: cos honestly its hilarious how incompetent i am

[justalittledotty-deactivated201]

guys…..t’challa aka black panther

has a ring that transforms him into a black-cat themed superhero….hm that sounds familiar…-wait….a sec….

DOES BLACK PANTHER FUCKING HVE CHAT NOIRS MIRACULOUS?

[loldodgers-deactivated20180416]

What if Mike was short for Micycle

[linhbookiemonsterlunar]

best friend: *exists*

me: ohhHhh my god??? oh wow!?! ur so good at that do it again gee whiz!! i love it when u do that holy shit.

[fstw-deactivated20141229]

I don’t need a significant other just a significant income

[thoodleoo]

decipher your teen’s texts

lol: lots of legions

brb: bring rome back

tbc: to become consul 

wwjd: what would julius do

ttyl: totally trusting your lares

omg: overthrowing mutinous gauls

fibtcmbd: furthermore i believe that carthage must be destroyed

[bklynlibrary]

“Has the library outlived its usefulness in the age of Internet?”

Originally posted by melan—chola

“How do libraries stay relevant in the age of Google?”

Originally posted by swagnhd

“Do we still need libraries?”

Originally posted by flawlessvevo

“What can libraries offer that Google can’t?”

Originally posted by emmasopheah

[natehankz]

Brooklyn Library is going through it rn

[girl-with-not-enough-books]

I’m on my library’s Teen Advisory Board (TAB for short). Lets talk about what libraries do and why they are important af:

- Encourage literacy in children. My library and most other libraries have huge sections entirely for children as well as a ton of programs to encourage children to use the library. I would probably not have the same love for reading that I do today, if not for the amazing library near my house.

-Builds communities. My library and most other libraries will frequently sponsor community events to bring people together and make their city a more friendly place. Some of the things my library does it: organise a marathon; participate in parades; two used book sales each year; host local documentary showings; etc.

-free books and resources for anyone to use. I can read any book I want for free!!!! It’s awesome. And anyone can do it.

-seriously, I see homeless people at my library all the time reading books, and enjoying the free resources. Without the library, they would not have access to those books.

-awesome study spot. Seriously, great. As someone who lives with a very large, loud, busy family, the library is awesome for providing a productive peaceful place to study and get away from my hectic house.

-Librarians. are. the. greatest. Really, these people are so nice, and cute, and so hard-working, and I just love and want to be friends with them all, because they are awesome. 

-What are you gonna do when you need help with your English paper, and the internet isn’t working? Google it?

@bklynlibrary, you were the one who started the post, do you have anything to add to this?

[bklynlibrary]

Spot on points! We’d like to add that the library is more than just books and literacy! We offer programs and resources for:

Immigrants studying for the citizenship exam, trying to find jobs, and looking for English conversation groups.

Those who are incarcerated – we bring books to them but also allow incarcerated parents to read to their kids via a live video feed.

Amazing cultural events that feature everyone from Pulitzer-prize winning authors to flamenco groups to art critics to teenage metal bands.

Job-seekers who need one-on-one resume help and interview prep.

Senior citizens who want to stay active – we have dance classes, a bowling league, and all kinds of activities.

For artists, we offer free Photoshop, Illustrator, photography, and art classes taught by professionals.

Every summer we provide free lunches to kids in low-income families.

All kinds of language classes for those looking to learn, and of course, all classes are free!

So yeah, the library is pretty bad ass.

[jenniferrpovey]

Here are a few other things libraries around the world can offer:

* 3D printing services.

* Internet access - it’s not just for research these days, it’s for applying to jobs. Yes, even fast food jobs.

* Cake molds and cookie cutters.

* Energy meters so you can work out how much juice various appliances use.

* Scientific equipment - for that science fair. Another library has telescopes, and works with the local astronomy club to teach people how to use them.

* Gardening tools and even heirloom seeds (you return what you didn’t use).

* Toys and dolls.

* Artwork that you can borrow to keep in your home for a bit.

* Audio production studios.

* Fully equipped maker spaces with all kinds of DIY tools.

* Musical instruments - maybe yours is damaged or you want to try a new one real quick without outlay (instruments are expensive).

* One on one research sessions with trained librarians. In at least one rural area they do house calls.

* Digital media labs with all the software you need to do your design project. Some even have green screen walls.

* Technology instruction, especially for older adults.

* Santa suits.

* Nurses. Seriously, there is actually a library in Arizona with a public health nurse - remember those homeless people who hang out at the library?

* Naturalization assistance

* A karaoke machine.

* Portable exercise equipment.

* Reading magnifiers

* Kids’ fishing tackle

* Workshops, craft workshops, seminars, etc.

* Yoga and exercise classes.

* Museum passes

* Sports equipment, particularly if the library is in a park.

* Coupon exchange/donation.

And I found those in five minutes.

Libraries are very important for books, but they go far, far beyond that.

Also, as a writer, I want my books in libraries, where people will take a risk on an unfamiliar name.

[alitbitmoody]

I would also like to point out: in adverse and extreme weather, libraries are warming and cooling stations for local populations. When Chicago had the polar vortex in 2014 that dropped the temperature down to -16 Fahrenheit, Chicago Public Schools were initially reluctant to close in part because of the hundreds of kids who get free breakfast and lunch each day. They were finally able to give the go ahead, because resources like the Chicago Public Libraries stayed open, providing services for kids and their families.

[merhaskell]

And librarians fight and fight and fight for your privacy and your intellectual freedom.

Google: The opposite of that, really.