live.love.laugh

Hello Peeps! At the moment I just reblog the stuff I really like/love... but eventually I might post my own stuff!

[joint-hurty-juice]

Life-changing OCD hack is learning that you can literally call poison control to check if you fucked up and took medications wrong in a way that could kill you instead of having a panic attack while reading reddit and quora threads for an hour. They won't even be mad at you. Like obviously don't do it every day or something but genuinely you can do this if you need to

[moorishflower]

as people turn more and more towards the internet as a first choice for information, poison control (which has rebranded as poison help? i think?) is seeing fewer and fewer callers

part of this is because the USAmerican birth rates have slowed, and the number 1 culprit for why you'd call poison control is kids under 5 put shit in their mouths all the time

but part of it is BECAUSE people are turning to the internet first

and you don't have to! poison control is FREE and available in EVERY US STATE AND TERRITORY

they are staffed 24/7 365 days a year! they do everything they can to minimize wait times and they have an ENORMOUS database of medications, household cleaners, chemicals, pesticides, and MORE! and not only information on JUST those things, but how they interact with other things! they can even give you advice on if your pet ingests something they shouldn't!

but poison control isn't federally funded! they're a frankenstein mishmash of state funded, federally funded, and a couple of other weird ones (like organizations helping with funding) just for flavor. poison control NEEDS you to be politically aware. keep a finger on local and state politics; if your state is voting to shut down their poison control center, make sure your reps hear about how pissed you are!

poison control saves lives, but even more than that, it keeps people out of emergency rooms and walk-ins when they don't have to be. when Louisiana closed its PCC in 1988, people who called the PCC hotline were instructed to call their local hospital instead. the number of medically-treated poisonings rose by 42%...meaning ERs and walk-ins were flooded with people who'd taken, say, one extra pill of ibuprofen by accident, or got a bit of rubbing alcohol in their mouth, or got their dog's flea medicine on their skin. stuff that was SCARY, sure...but wouldn't have needed medical care at all if there had just been someone to tell those people you can just wash your mouth out, or wash your skin, or refrain from taking any more ibuprofen for at least 24 hours!

anyway help ur local PCC, put the pressure on your political reps, and if you ever have questions like "hypothetically what would happen if you inhaled iodine," you can call 1 800 222 1222 and speak with a real live reassuring person any time day or night!

[nondescriptrogue]

Not to derail, but as someone who used to have pretty severe phone anxiety, I've used the official poison control website (www.poison.org) as an alternative to calling. They have a lovely chat feature, if, for whatever reason, you don't want to/can't call (also thinking of my D/deaf and HoH friends) and looking at their site, it does seem to route to the local PCC centers.

They have safety checks in place after chatting with them in the form of automated texts that you reply to within a set time or they'll send emergency services to you. They even have an official pill identifier, in case you get your pills mixed up, and helpful tips on their site.

[moose-be-loose]

To add on to this. There is Poison Control for Pets as well. From my understanding you do have to pay a bit, like $80.00 bucks or something. But it is cheaper than a vet visit. Where they will look it up and let you know if it truly is an emergency based on item/ concentration/ weight, let you know what may happen, and what not. If it is they will direct you to go to a pet emergency room. If not you are good, and I’m pretty sure follow up calls are included in the first fee.

I Think this is the link for said page if I remember correctly. Something they mentioned at the vet afterwards when something similar happened with my puppy over the holidays ( She was perfectly fine by the way).

24/7 Animal Poison Control Center for both Pet Owners and Veterinarians. If your dog, cat, or other pet is poisoned, call 800-213-6680.

[ithelpstodream]

[myrosecolouredgirl]

Si la migra aparecen en su puerta

no abras la puerta. Estate calmado. Usted tiene derechos.

Si piden entrar, pregunten si tienen una orden firmada por un juez.

Si dicen que lo tienen, piden verlo.

Una orden de administración de ICE (formulario 1-200, 1-205) no les permite entrar a su hogar sin su consentimiento.

Si no tienen una orden firmada por un juez, usted puede negarse a dejarlos entrar

Si se fuerzan, no resistan. Dile a todos en la residencia que permanezcan en silencio.

Si usted es arrestado, permanezca en silencio y no firme nada hasta que hable con un abogado.

[jeremyfuscaldo]

Here’s a resource on how to fight back against ICE Agents who try to invade your home, schools, place of work, or anywhere else.

[our-trans-punk-experience]

REBLOG FOR REACH

[xhartbigx]

Reblog if you’re over 20 and still read/write fan fiction.

I’m curious!

[moose-be-loose]

Definitely over 20, basically a decade over 😁

[darrylayo]

[moose-be-loose]

This is why humanity is slowly dying…;-;

[diminuel]

I was tagged by @mangyraccooon and @berrykis to do this game~

(I made a new post instead of reblogging, but you two look very fancy!)

The rules:

Consider yourself tagged if you are reading this: Make this picrew of yourself Take this uquiz (How Fandom Would See You If You Were A Fictional Character)

The result:

Haha, sounds about right. I would do so well, if it weren't for the disorders. X'D

Tagging everyone who sees this and wants to do it!

[moose-be-loose]

Was intrigued by the potential results and I find it funny as I would probably feel awkward. Since I can be a bit of an introvert…

[quicksilvermad]

SOUND ON.

[cipheramnesia]

[moose-be-loose]

🥹🥰🥹 so adorable!!!

[aurabirds]

He just wants to be taken out...

[moose-be-loose]

#reblog # how life feels at the moment #grad school

[nightofthecreeps]

OSCAR ISAAC Saturday Night Live

[shelbys-advice-blog]

I want to live by myself when I move out of my parent's place but I'm really afraid of money problems? I'm afraid that the only place I can afford will be in the ghetto and it'll all be torn apart and I'll only be allowed to eat one granola bar a week. I'm really stressing out about this. I don't know anything about after school life. I don't know anything about paying bills or how to buy an apartment and it's really scaring me. is there anything you know that can help me?

HI darling,

I’ve actually got a super wonderful masterpost for you to check out:

Home

what the hell is a mortgage?

first apartment essentials checklist

how to care for cacti and succulents

the care and keeping of plants

Getting an apartment

Money

earn rewards by taking polls

how to coupon

what to do when you can’t pay your bills

see if you’re paying too much for your cell phone bill

how to save money

How to Balance a Check Book

How to do Your Own Taxes

Health

how to take care of yourself when you’re sick

things to bring to a doctor’s appointment

how to get free therapy

what to expect from your first gynecologist appointment

how to make a doctor’s appointment

how to pick a health insurance plan

how to avoid a hangover

a list of stress relievers

how to remove a splinter

Emergency

what to do if you get pulled over by a cop

a list of hotlines in a crisis

things to keep in your car in case of an emergency

how to do the heimlich maneuver

Job

time management

create a resume

find the right career

how to pick a major

how to avoid a hangover

how to interview for a job

how to stop procrastinating

How to write cover letters

Travel

ULTIMATE PACKING LIST

Traveling for Cheap

Travel Accessories

The Best Way to Pack a Suitcase

How To Read A Map

How to Apply For A Passport

How to Make A Travel Budget

Better You

read the news

leave your childhood traumas behind

how to quit smoking

how to knit

how to stop biting your nails

how to stop procrastinating

how to stop skipping breakfast

how to stop micromanaging

how to stop avoiding asking for help

how to stop swearing constantly

how to stop being a pushover

learn another language

how to improve your self-esteem

how to sew

learn how to embroider

how to love yourself

100 tips for life

Apartments/Houses/Moving

Moving Out and Getting an Apartment, Part 1: Are You Sure? (The Responsible One)

Moving Out and Getting an Apartment, Part 2: Finding the Damn Apartment (The Responsible One)

Moving Out and Getting an Apartment, Part 3: Questions to Ask about the Damn Apartment (The Responsible One)

Moving Out and Getting an Apartment, Part 4: Packing and Moving All of Your Shit (The Responsible One)

How to Protect Your Home Against Break-Ins (The Responsible One)

Education

How to Find a Fucking College (The Sudden Adult)

How to Find Some Fucking Money for College (The Sudden Adult)

What to Do When You Can’t Afford Your #1 Post-Secondary School (The Sudden Adult)

Stop Shitting on Community College Kids (Why Community College is Fucking Awesome) (The Responsible One)

How to Ask for a Recommendation Letter (The Responsible One)

How to Choose a College Major (The Sudden Adult)

Finances

How to Write a Goddamn Check (The Responsible One)

How to Convince Credit Companies You’re Not a Worthless Bag of Shit (The Responsible One)

Debit vs Credit (The Responsible One)

What to Do if Your Wallet is Stolen/Lost (The Sudden Adult)

Budgeting 101 (The Responsible One)

Important Tax Links to Know (The Responsible One)

How to Choose a Bank Without Screwing Yourself (The Responsible One)

Job Hunting

How to Write a Resume Like a Boss (The Responsible One)

How to Write a Cover Letter Someone Will Actually Read (The Responsible One)

How to Handle a Phone Interview without Fucking Up (The Responsible One)

10 Sites to Start Your Job Search (The Responsible One)

Life Skills

Staying in Touch with Friends/Family (The Sudden Adult)

Bar Etiquette (The Sudden Adult)

What to Do After a Car Accident (The Sudden Adult)

Grow Up and Buy Your Own Groceries (The Responsible One)

How to Survive Plane Trips (The Sudden Adult)

How to Make a List of Goals (The Responsible One)

How to Stop Whining and Make a Damn Appointment (The Responsible One)

Miscellaneous

What to Expect from the Hell that is Jury Duty (The Responsible One)

Relationships

Marriage: What the Fuck Does It Mean and How the Hell Do I Know When I’m Ready? (Guest post - The Northwest Adult)

How Fucked Are You for Moving In with Your Significant Other: An Interview with an Actual Real-Life Couple Living Together™ (mintypineapple  and catastrofries)

Travel & Vehicles

How to Winterize Your Piece of Shit Vehicle (The Responsible One)

How to Make Public Transportation Your Bitch (The Responsible One)

Other Blog Features

Apps for Asshats

Harsh Truths & Bitter Reminders

Asks I’ll Probably Need to Refer People to Later

Apartments (or Life Skills) - How Not to Live in Filth (The Sudden Adult)

Finances - Tax Basics (The Responsible One)

Important Documents - How to Get a Copy of Your Birth Certificate (The Responsible One)

Important Documents - How to Get a Replacement ID (The Responsible One)

Health - How to Deal with a Chemical Burn (The Responsible One)

Job Hunting - List of Jobs Based on Social Interaction Levels (The Sudden Adult)

Job Hunting - How to Avoid Falling into a Pit of Despair While Job Hunting (The Responsible One)

Job Hunting - Questions to Ask in an Interview (The Responsible One)

Life Skills - First-Time Flying Tips (The Sudden Adult)

Life Skills - How to Ask a Good Question (The Responsible One)

Life Skills - Reasons to Take a Foreign Language (The Responsible One)

Life Skills - Opening a Bar Tab (The Sudden Adult)

Relationships - Long Distance Relationships: How to Stay in Contact (The Responsible One)

Adult Cheat Sheet:

what to do if your pet gets lost

removing stains from your carpet

how to know if you’re eligible for food stamps

throwing a dinner party

i’m pregnant, now what?

first aid tools to keep in your house

how to keep a clean kitchen

learning how to become independent from your parents

job interview tips

opening your first bank account

what to do if you lose your wallet

tips for cheap furniture

easy ways to cut your spending

selecting the right tires for your car

taking out your first loan

picking out the right credit card

how to get out of parking tickets

how to fix a leaky faucet

get all of your news in one place

getting rid of mice & rats in your house

when to go to the e.r.

buying your first home

how to buy your first stocks

guide to brewing coffee

first apartment essentials checklist

coping with a job you hate

30 books to read before you’re 30

what’s the deal with retirement?

difference between insurances

Once you’ve looked over all those cool links, I have some general advice for you on how you can have some sort of support system going for you:

Reasons to move out of home

You may decide to leave home for many different reasons, including:

wishing to live independently

location difficulties – for example, the need to move closer to university

conflict with your parents

being asked to leave by your parents.

Issues to consider when moving out of home

It’s common to be a little unsure when you make a decision like leaving home. You may choose to move, but find that you face problems you didn’t anticipate, such as:

Unreadiness – you may find you are not quite ready to handle all the responsibilities.

Money worries – bills including rent, utilities like gas and electricity and the cost of groceries may catch you by surprise, especially if you are used to your parents providing for everything. Debt may become an issue.

Flatmate problems – issues such as paying bills on time, sharing housework equally, friends who never pay board, but stay anyway, and lifestyle incompatibilities (such as a non-drug-user flatting with a drug user) may result in hostilities and arguments.

Your parents may be worried

Think about how your parents may be feeling and talk with them if they are worried about you. Most parents want their children to be happy and independent, but they might be concerned about a lot of different things. For example:

They may worry that you are not ready.

They may be sad because they will miss you.

They may think you shouldn’t leave home until you are married or have bought a house.

They may be concerned about the people you have chosen to live with.

Reassure your parents that you will keep in touch and visit regularly. Try to leave on a positive note. Hopefully, they are happy about your plans and support your decision.

Tips for a successful move

Tips include:

Don’t make a rash decision – consider the situation carefully. Are you ready to live independently? Do you make enough money to support yourself? Are you moving out for the right reasons?

Draw up a realistic budget – don’t forget to include ‘hidden’ expenses such as the property’s security deposit or bond (usually four weeks’ rent), connection fees for utilities, and home and contents insurance.

Communicate – avoid misunderstandings, hostilities and arguments by talking openly and respectfully about your concerns with flatmates and parents. Make sure you’re open to their point of view too – getting along is a two-way street.

Keep in touch – talk to your parents about regular home visits: for example, having Sunday night dinner together every week.

Work out acceptable behaviour – if your parents don’t like your flatmate(s), find out why. It is usually the behaviour rather than the person that causes offence (for example, swearing or smoking). Out of respect for your parents, ask your flatmate(s) to be on their best behaviour when your parents visit and do the same for them.

Ask for help – if things are becoming difficult, don’t be too proud to ask your parents for help. They have a lot of life experience.

If your family home does not provide support

Not everyone who leaves home can return home or ask their parents for help in times of trouble. If you have been thrown out of home or left home to escape abuse or conflict, you may be too young or unprepared to cope.

If you are a fostered child, you will have to leave the state-care system when you turn 18, but you may not be ready to make the sudden transition to independence.

If you need support, help is available from a range of community and government organisations. Assistance includes emergency accommodation and food vouchers. If you can’t call your parents or foster parents, call one of the associations below for information, advice and assistance.

Where to get help

Your doctor

Kids Helpline Tel. [phone]

Lifeline Tel. 13 11 44

Home Ground Services Tel. [phone]

Relationships Australia Tel. [phone]

Centrelink Crisis or Special Help Tel. 13 28 50

Tenants Union of Victoria Tel. [phone]

Things to remember

Try to solve any problems before you leave home. Don’t leave because of a fight or other family difficulty if you can possibly avoid it.

Draw up a realistic budget that includes ‘hidden’ expenses, such as bond, connection fees for utilities, and home and contents insurance.

Remember that you can get help from a range of community and government organizations. 

(source)

Keep me updated? xx

[brihann-deactivated20220622]

Reblogging for myself

[bridgyrose]

reblogging for those that follow me that may be starting to move out

[protoni-deactivated20200602]

[hxlfa-blog]

This is really not okay.

I think some people fail to realize that men can be sexually assaulted, too, and not just by other men. This girl shoves him against the wall and slaps him three fucking times when he pushes her away. Heck, he has to push her away twice before she backs off for a moment. Then she goes right back to kissing him.

If the genders were reversed, everyone on this site would be flipping a shit. And if anyone dares to tell me that it’s different when a girl does it to a guy, I will personally write you a three-page essay on why it is still not okay.

[irishily]

I’m just going to REBLOG this all the fucking time

[thatspencerinthesky]

I SWEAR I WILL ALWAYS REBLOG THIS.

[peoniespoppiesandowlsohmy]

This is not okay. Gender does not matter. Forcing someone will never be okay. Never.

[twofacetoo]

I’m looking at every single one of my 290+ followers right now, and I’m expecting you to reblog this.

[art-angelsz-deactivated20170721]

Hey I hope you all reblog this AND DON’T IGNORE THIS.

[cisnowflake]

Women can be just as abusive as men, despite what society tells you.

[illogical-bullshit]

This is the post that brought my attention to the abuse of men. I hope it can help someone else.

[wild-cat-144-deactivated2024022]

Someone who follows me better reblog this.

[conorpmaynard]

SAY IT LOUDER FOR THE PEOPLE IN THE BACK!!!

[sylveonroyalty]

P REACH!!!

[helly-watermelonsmellinfellon]

She hits him and still thinks she’ll get some? Abusive AND dumb!

[z7rkive]

If you see this post then you need to STOP SCROLLING because you can look at the cute cat pictures later. REBLOG and spread the word because this is VERY IMPORTANT. Everyone should be aware that forcing someone and making them do things without their consent is wrong regardless of their gender.

[fallingofechoes-deactivated2022]

not only does she slap him but she kisses him?? that is sexual assault right there.

[goldenm00se]

Reblog👏my👏children👏bc👏this👏shit👏is👏really👏fucking👏real!!👏

[noimnotafagsilly]

I will personally punch that bitch if I ever see her

[kaispeakshermind]

Why is tumblr telling me I’ve already reblogged this, I swear I’ve never seen it before

Regardless, I’m reblogging it now bc it needs to be shared

[figlasagna-deactivated20211212]

This is super important. Anybody can be the abuser, and it can be more subtle that that. Always be careful.

[erestor-draws]

This is so fucking important. It doesn’t matter what the gender is, anyone can be abused/sexually assaulted and anyone can be the abuser/assaulter. This girl is so fucking wrong for hitting and pushing him and just straight up continue kissing him when he’s clearly showing he doesn’t want to.

[solletherebelight]

Never not friggin reblog

[movingforanewblog]

Anyone can be a victim. Took me until high school to learn that so time to spread the word

[lonely-lgbt-writer-deactivated2]

Y'all better fucking reblog this

[begone-despair]

^

[wybornedraws]

[overworked-strawberry]

Im-

[theeldritchbeesechurger]

Alwats gonna reblog this

Its so important

Say it with me!

Sexual 👏assault👏 is👏 still sexual👏 assault👏 regardless👏 of 👏gender!👏

[realrandomposts-deactivated2021]

W-was that real? Is the guy okay? Did the girl get charged? I need answers

[moose-be-loose]

Happy Birthday to mi Madre!!!! Feliz Cumpleaños a my Mom!!!! I love her to death despite us butting heads all the time!!! But then there are more great times than there are bad times!!!! Love you Madre!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️ https://www.instagram.com/p/CDonEHlgKgV/?igshid=19irjhb3hhfsz

[moose-be-loose]

Weird shit happening outside. A bunch of ongoing lightning with no stop. Yet no thunder at all. I like to think it’s extraterrestrial issues. 👽 (at Pearland, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/CArY-UmALZR/?igshid=6kdc3wlg7mok

[lady-charinette]

Mating Dance - Lukanette

I swear

Just…

LOOK AT THIS

It looks like he’s courting her.

Like…like courting done in the animal kingdom between beautiful tri-colore birds/insects where you dance around each-other.

THIS LOOKS LIKE LUKA INITIATING PHASE 1, COURTING/MATING DANCE.

To impress Marinette.

Showing off his ice skating skills and charm (and strength when he lifted her up easily).

[blindbee]

[avodaco]

me when i get my student loan

[g8dtier]

this is the money cat. reblog in 30 seconds and you will find yourself with more wealth

[strikercorbie]

#this is the only money cat i will reblog because it’s actually doing the manekineko pose151,646 notes (via lolwhutninja)

OMG YOU’RE RIGHT

[nonespark-blog]

and it has its right paw up! the correct paw for this. and from the markings on its ears, it looks like it might be a calico cat. which is the luckiest kind!

[carrionbeast]

extremely lucky cat

[ladynorbert]

I don’t even care if it actually works, I’m mostly reblogging because it’s freaking adorable.

[sweet-cherry-fairy-deactivated2]

cute cat and need money, good post, 10/10

[allthenamesilikearetaken]

in case anyones interested in the other versions

http://www.namaii.com/manekineko/maneki-neko-types.html

[mmusclechan]

Y’know I reblogged this a bit ago and was saved from financial probation and getting kicked out of school because of it, just mere months from graduation. Got a call from the financial aid advisor telling me that they made a mistake with filing my account (or some other sort of clerical error) and said that, basically, they owe me money. Welp.

[winjennster]

Last time I reblogged the money cat, I won two $100 gift cards at work.

[fanickingfandom]

Save me, money cat

[annoyed-galaxy]

I’m about to go to college with almost no moneu and would like to not have massive fucking debt so hopefully it’ll work. But for originality, that cat is fucking cute.

[a-l-l-e-y-s-t-h-e-t-i-c]

[la-laborista-republiko]

Trump threatens years-long shutdown, national emergency if he doesn’t get wall funding

But he's still saying Mexico will pay for it.

President Donald Trump once again unleashed what’s become his presidential hallmark: a bizarre, winding, threatening press conference, this time following his White House meeting with Democratic leaders Friday to try to break the impasse causing the government shutdown.

In a long, meandering briefing in the Rose Garden, Trump told reporters the partial shutdown now heading into its third week could go on for months, even years, if Democrats don’t give him the $5.6 billion he’s demanding to build a U.S.-Mexico border wall. The Democrats have steadfastly refused. The shutdown has affected some 800,000 federal workers — 420,000 of them forced to work without pay — since Dec. 22.

“This is national security we’re talking about,” Trump said. “We’re not talking about games.“

When asked if there was any “safety net” for workers going without pay as the shutdown continues, Trump responded: “The safety net is going to be having a strong border.”

Trump also floated another way he could get his wall: declaring a state of national emergency over border security to build it without congressional approval.

“I could do it if I wanted,” Trump said.

[wodneswynn-deactivated-deactiva]

If y’all are curious as to why I get so militant about the politics well it may or may not have something to do with the fact that the president of America is a wild man who believes things he himself made up and who talks about dissolving his own government and installing himself as a dictator as if it ain’t no big deal.

“I could do it if I wanted” indeed.  Those words probably gonna haunt my dreams tonight ngl

[tharook]

The safety net for furloughed employees is a strong border? Is Mexico going to pay their wages like they’re going to pay for the wall?

[ayellowbirds]

Those employees include hospital staff, emergency services, and other staff of critical support structures. This is going to kill people, if it hasn’t already.

Impeach the bastard.

[thefingerfuckingfemalefury]

LOCK HIM UP

[jenniferrpovey]

TSA screeners are working without pay and some are not doing their jobs properly. A growing number are involved in an informal sick out, causing longer lines.

We already have a shortage of air traffic controllers. One in five are eligible for retirement. If a significant number of them choose to retire rather than stick out the shutdown, we will have a long term problem, especially as the new apprentices in training are also likely to quit.

They have also furloughed all aviation safety inspectors, although they’re being called in without pay as needed.

Tl;dr - if you don’t have to fly right now, don’t.

Other effects: Affordable housing contracts are not being renewed. Nobody has been turned out onto the streets yet, but landlords are cutting back on maintenance.

If the shutdown passes January 20, while food stamp recipients will get money for February (early), they may not get it for March.

FEMA will not have funding after January 31. Some people are still waiting for roof repairs they now won’t get.

The Coast Guard has almost no money left, which, oh! That affects border security. Hey, drug smugglers? All ya need to do is get in a boat. It will also affect safety.

Tl;dr - yes, people are going to die, and we may have a major air disaster. Or another terrorist attack. And more drugs getting into the country.

Yet, 75% of Republicans still support the wall…over American lives.

[kedreeva]

FDA is stopping inspections on a lot of food types, when we’re already having people sick and dying over lettuce. The FDA workers that are still working are doing so without pay.

[yumearashi]

Manufacture crisis > declare emergency > seize power = dictatorship

[theslaybymic]

Watch: Kristen Bell opens up about the mental health double standard and how she manages her own struggle.

Follow @this-is-life-actually

[laureninlilly]

Hit reblog on this so hard

[geniusorinsanity]

SHOUT OUT TO KRISTEN BELL’S MOM THOUGH? WHAT KIND OF FANTASTIC SELF-AWARE PARENTING, WELL DONE MA'AM