Patellae of the Hymenoptera

Things I think are cool

[ithelpstodream]

[patellaeofthehymenoptera]

THE "I DON'T DRINK WATER... I DRINK THE TEARS OF MY ENEMIES" SQUAD

Leo, Gemini, Aries, Aquarius, Sagittarius, Scorpio

[thewightknight]

25% of the people have a 4th cone and see colors as they are

Given the sudden interest for the color of dresses and vision, here some of the fascinating findings we did recently.

The color nuances we see depend on the number and distribution of cones (=color receptors) in our eye. You can check this rainbow: how many color nuances do you count?

You see less than 20 color nuances: you are a dichromats, like dogs, which means you have 2 types of cones only. You are likely to wear black, beige, and blue. 25% of the population is dichromat.

You see between 20 and 32 color nuances: you are a trichromat, you have 3 types of cones (in the purple/blue, green and red area). You enjoy different colors as you can appreciate them. 50% of the population is trichromat.

You see between 33 and 39 colors: you are a tetrachromat, like bees, and have 4 types of cones (in the purple/blue, green, red plus yellow area). You are irritated by yellow, so this color will be nowhere to be found in your wardrobe. 25% of the population is tetrachromat.

You see more than 39 color nuances: come on, you are making up things! there are only 39 different colors in the test and probably only 35 are properly translated by your computer screen anyway :)

It is highly probable that people who have an additional 4th cone do not get tricked by blue/black or white/gold dresses, no matter the background light ;)

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[ahaunteddildoforblaine]

I see 21 colors. I had no idea there are so many more.

[chocolatequeennk]

I see 35-39 colours, and I hate the colour yellow. That was actually what made me curious enough to stop scrolling and count. Who knew there was a scientific reason behind my colour preferences? So the idea here is that what I see as annoyingly, garishly bright, most people don’t see as clearly, and that’s why it’s “cheerful?” (I’ve never understood that description of yellow.)

[sassyhail]

I barely saw 18 or 19. Dang :/

[starrose17]

Seriously? I see all 39 extremely easily.

[peanutbutterandjeri]

Yeah 39

[adamcansuckme]

I’m not lying, I saw 40! ugh

[i-wanna-be-in-england]

I saw 37, but I love yellow! It’s my second-favorite color behind blue.

[lolawashere-deactivated20240904]

35, and I do like yellow. What’s not to like about it? It’s bright, warm and happy like a perfect sunny day.

[prplprincez-deactivated20200803]

I saw 37 and I like yellow but neon ugh. I can’t believe I wore it in the 1980’s

[insanely-smart]

36, and I definitely hate yellow - at least on me.

[bloodqueenmsk-deactivated201710]

Social experiment time!

If you’re a cis woman and you can see this post, reblog it. Reblog it if you don’t hate trans women, or think we’re all confused men obsessed with vaginas.

I wanna see where this goes.

(realizing that I probably don’t have many cis women following me atm, I’m not sure how this will work)

[horoskippy]

Signs as girlfriends

Aries: very protective, can get jealous, lots of touching, seems shy but actually very aggressive, tries to wrestle you but ends up making out, jaw and neck kisses, wraps their arm around your waist all the time

Taurus: lots of giggling, loves tight hugs, holds your hand all the time, bakes cookies for you, cares about you a lot even if she doesn’t show it as much, wants attention, very quirky and fun to be with

Gemini: knows how to turn you on, likes to leave hickies, gives you annoyingly cute nicknames, rests their head on your shoulder, likes ruffling your hair, likes to take control, likes spooning

Cancer: seeks approval, good at making out, cares about you a lot, big hearted, likes just being in your presence, tries to seduce you but ends up giggling, wants to cuddle all the time

Leo: super flirty, wants to show you off, will talk with you all night, isn’t afraid to belt out songs in front of you, lots of pda, has a folder of photos of just you on their phone

Virgo: wants to push boundaries but is shy/inexperienced, wants to be protected, eyebrow raises, dances crazily to your favorite songs, best friend and lover, makes suggestive jokes to tease you

Libra: very charming, knows how to make your knees weak, tells you how hot you are everyday, likes corny romantic dates, makes you watch chick flicks, happy with a simplistic relationship

Scorpio: steals your clothes, breathes in your scent, seduces you easily, likes sitting on your lap, gets to know you deeply, has lots of inside jokes with you, traces all your curves and admires your entire body

Sagittarius: super chill, wants to try new things with you, likes to let you take control sometimes, loves being wrapped up in you, admires your butt a lot, likes watching sunsets with you

Capricorn: lots of witty banter, will challenge you to think, likes watching movies with you, will lie in bed with you all day, out of the blue acts of love, teaches you new things

Aquarius: innocent and carefree, will beat you in your favorite video game, makes dirty jokes, will just stare at your face in love, dresses up for you, tells others how much they love you,

Pisces: makes you little gifts, lip bites, sends you cheesy texts, lots of light kisses on the hand, cheek, forehead, tells you how awesome you are, tells you all her dreams and ambitions

[angeloftheolivetree]

Secrets the signs want you to know

Aries: They act like they’re happy with letting people go when in reality, they regret being cold and want those people back. They regret being cold-hearted all the time to the people they care about. 

Taurus: Though depicted as care-free, they fear that people don’t like them in their presence. They fear that they will be easily forgotten and is always worrying if they actually mean anything to anybody.

Gemini: They try really hard to fit in with the rest and be likable by everybody because they can’t bear the idea of being alone. They’d rather change themselves then be alone.

Cancer: Fears that if they don’t please everyone, they will let people down. They feel the need to be a people pleaser to everyone at all times.

Leo: They feel as if they are completely and utterly unlovable and inconsequential. They act tough and careless but are extremely sensitive inside.

Virgo: Tries to appear put together, but can have trouble handling life. They may seem like they have everything under control, but they struggle every hour of the day. It’s hard for them to ask for help.

Libra: Cannot be without someone else because they need to invest on someone else so they don’t have to think about themselves. They don’t know how to deal with their own problems so they just hide them.

Scorpio: They have a great difficulty letting people into their personal life. When people try to show them affection, they only know how to push them away and they fear that one day the people they deeply care about will never come back because they think they hate them.

Sagittarius: They just want to love someone and be loved back. They can’t bear being alone, they feel hopeless and as if they aren’t good enough for anyone.

Capricorn: They as so invested in themselves and trying to reach the top, they fear that once they reach the top they will be alone.

Aquarius: They fear that the way they express emotions is wrong. They get into relationships and don’t feel anything, and they think that something is wrong with them.

Pisces: Are completely lost and don’t know where they are going. They act like everything is under control why have not the slightest idea of how to get it under control.

[astrologylunarfish]

Intuitive/psychic tendencies in the chart

*Some things to look for in the chart for psychic or intuitive tendencies. As always the whole chart has to be looked at and usually multiple of all these aspects and placements going on would be needed, and as always it’s what you do with what you got:).

•Lots of planets or planets in water signs(cancer, Scorpio and Pisces) or planets in the water houses(4,8,12).

•Prominent Neptune and/or Pluto in the chart.

•Aspects to Neptune and Pluto from the personal planets while also in the angular houses(1,4,7, 10). So Pluto or Neptune sitting in any of the angular houses aspecting sun/moon/ascendant.

•Neptune-moon aspects dissolves the boundaries with the subconscious.

•Pluto-moon aspects can go beneath the subconscious layer.

•Pluto and/or Neptune in aspect to the sun, moon and/or rising. Squares create more energy than the easier aspects.

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[astrognossienne]

opposing sign similarities

Aries/Libra: Both signs are easily bored and always on the move; but an Aries will make fun where fun is not while a Libra will search for it. Aries are content in themselves 95% of the time, only looking for some engaging fun from others; Libra needs other people to feel content, with a fear of loneliness they crave company constantly. Both signs are intelligent and love conversation that make them think; but Aries likes to argue, enjoying the heat; Libra enjoy light and agreeable communications.

Taurus/Scorpio: Both signs are stubborn, taking a lot of time and convincing to get them to change an idea or notion; where Taurus will simply refuse to except a new idea brazenly, Scorpio will state how and why you are wrong and not budge on the ruling. Taurus likes the simple pleasures in life; good food and comfort (material). Scorpio is concerned with the emotional climate they’re in; if they are surrounded by honest, loving, dedicated people (ethereal). Taurus is (to some extent) gullible; not the best judge of character. Scorpio can see the intent of the people around them. Good luck trying to get one over on the scorpion.

Gemini/Sagittarius: Both signs have a way of leaving a trail of broken hearts where ever they go. A Gemini will talk their way into your heart, and bed, then move on to the next interesting boy/girl before you know it; Sagittarius shares this quality of quickly winning you over, with their bright smiles and wicked sense of humor, and just like their opposite they’ll move on; somehow utterly disappearing from your life. These signs both have a strong sense of community; Sag moving from one to another soaking in all they experience and Gemini keeping their community in constant fluent transition, learning as much as possible everyday.

Cancer/Capricorn: These signs together represent the “Mother and Father” (as classically known in the West) of the zodiac. Cancer is the nurturing, pie baking, emotionally supportive mother while Capricorn is the hardworking, punishment doling, responsibility teaching father. They both want to take care of the people they love, just in these two very different ways. Caring, determination, and moxie is what these signs share the most.

Leo/Aquarius: Both signs have big egos; Leo is focused on where they fit in the world and how much they’re loved, where Aquarius is very proud of how they don’t fit into the world and their opinions on the matter are final. Aquarius care about the world as a whole, once they have settled on their ideals they will spend their lives as a living example of what they think the world should be. Leo love the people of the world, and once they understand how (they think) the world works they will be on a mission to make it brighter, more fun and full of love; lifting up every person they meet. These signs express their love in different ways but they both have a tremendous amount to give.

Virgo/Pisces: Both signs are significantly vulnerable to drug addiction; Pisces again looking for that ultimate escape, and Virgo looking for a break from their eternally engrossed mind. These signs want to be of service to the people they love and the world. Virgo will want to be there for their friends and loved ones tangibly, putting order to chaos. Pisces will want to be there for their friends and loved ones psychologically, giving their soul to brunt the pain they feel and lend that emotional support with honest empathy.

[patellaeofthehymenoptera]

@koujackyouoff

[astrologie-blog]

The Signs’ Weaknesses

ARIES: Running away when a problem arises instead of talking about it.

TAURUS: Quick to get upset over very little things.

GEMINI: Trouble taking things seriously.

CANCER: Not owning up and accepting responsibility for the things they do wrong.

LEO: Jumping to conclusions, assuming the worst.

VIRGO: Willingness to do anything just to prove a minuscule point.

LIBRA: Wanting to be the center of attention. All of the time.

SCORPIO: Getting attached too quickly.

SAGITTARIUS: Being honest to a fault.

CAPRICORN: Indecisiveness.

AQUARIUS: Sometimes having no regard for other people’s feelings.

PISCES: Getting in their own heads and discouraging themselves.

[cinemagal]

Rear Window (1954) Dir. Alfred Hitchcock

[freckletriangleofdoom]

Thorwald.

[allthyvexations]

I rarely gush over movies - this is one of the greatest, starring the greatest, directed by the greatest. it’s where I first became acquainted with Grace Kelly and how elegant her style and manner were. And James Stewart and Raymond Burr scaring the hell out of me. And the cinematography, the trapped feeling of it all.

[insanely-smart]

It’s almost perfect.

[patellaeofthehymenoptera]

One of my favorite films ever.  For those interested, here’s a very interesting review that discusses the integral part that set plays in the overall narrative:

https://ksamaarchvis.wordpress.com/2015/12/08/the-importance-of-set-design-in-hitchcocks-rear-window/

[whybecosplay]

Character: Death / From: DC/Vertigo Comics ‘Sandman’ Series by Neil Gaiman / Cosplayer: Silhouette d'Amour / Photo: Rachel Mia (2015)

[neil-gaiman]

Hi, I read that you've dealt with with impostor syndrome in the past, and I'm really struggling with that right now. I'm in a good place and my friends are going through a lot, and I'm struggling to justify my success to myself when such amazing people are unhappy. I was wondering if you have any tips to feel less like this and maybe be kinder to myself, but without hurting anyone around me. It's a big ask, I know, but any help would make my life a lot less stressful

The best help I can offer is to point you to Amy Cuddy’s book, Presence. She talks about Imposter Syndrome (and interviews me in it) and offers helpful insight.

The second best help might be in the form of an anecdote. Some years ago, I was lucky enough invited to a gathering of great and good people: artists and scientists, writers and discoverers of things. And I felt that at any moment they would realise that I didn’t qualify to be there, among these people who had really done things.

On my second or third night there, I was standing at the back of the hall, while a musical entertainment happened, and I started talking to a very nice, polite, elderly gentleman about several things, including our shared first name. And then he pointed to the hall of people, and said words to the effect of, “I just look at all these people, and I think, what the heck am I doing here? They’ve made amazing things. I just went where I was sent.”

And I said, “Yes. But you were the first man on the moon. I think that counts for something.”

And I felt a bit better. Because if Neil Armstrong felt like an imposter, maybe everyone did. Maybe there weren’t any grown-ups, only people who had worked hard and also got lucky and were slightly out of their depth, all of us doing the best job we could, which is all we can really hope for.

(There’s a wonderful photograph of the Three Neils even if one of us was a Neal at http://journal.neilgaiman.com/2012/08/neil-armstrong.html)

[patellaeofthehymenoptera]

This is the best inspiration I could hope for, and exactly what I needed. Thank you.

[zodiac--signs]

Saturn in the Houses: our deepest fears

Saturn in the 1st- fear of not being enough, not strong or bright enough, fear that others will not know who you are. fear of losing your essence Saturn in the 2nd- fear of losing what you cherish the most & fear of losing touch with reality. fear of insecurity, instability and inconsistency Saturn in the 3rd- fear of not being able to move, explore, live. fear of being idle, silenced and alone. fear of not having contact with others Saturn in the 4th- fear of being unloved and of not belonging anywhere. fear of being utterly alone, emotionally. fear of not having a safe space to go to  Saturn in the 5th- fear of not being able to create, dance, write, sing. fear of having your talents overlooked, fear of not being original enough. Saturn in the 6th- fear of the unexpected, uncontrolled, untested. fear of losing your daily routine. fear of imperfection, low standards, degradation Saturn in the 7th- fear of being alone, fear of unsafe relationships. fear of rejection, never settling down, being incomplete, not finding your soulmate Saturn in the 8th- fear of letting go of control, opening up, giving in. fear of sharing too much, too soon, too recklessly. fear of (superficial) intimacy  Saturn in the 9th- fear of having wrong beliefs, values or morals. fear of not asking the right questions, or not questioning things enough Saturn in the 10th- fear of disappointing others. fear of not keeping up with your responsibilities and duties. fear of being powerless and invisible Saturn in the 11th- fear of failing humanity. fear of having all your dreams and aspirations remain unrealized. fear of not fitting in, of being ostracized  Saturn in the 12th- fear of exposure, confrontational situations, being out in the open. fear of disappearing into oblivion, fear of being nothing -crystal melbourne | within the zodiac | “where’s my saturn?”

[rionsuke]

The last thing you ate + the first thing you see when you look to your left is the title of your pretentious lifestyle blog.

Right now, mine would be called Pizza and Prints.

[thebibliosphere]

Potato Chips and Dog.

I feel I could use that title for something.

[purple-irises]

Custard Tart and Cushion.

[insanely-smart]

Chocolate Chip Cookie + Tylenol.

[patellaeofthehymenoptera]

Cupcakes and Books. Sounds like a really cool idea for a neighborhood business!

[archiemcphee]

When the Department of Delicious Deception feels like gardening they turn to the beautiful botanical cakes and cupcakes created by Jakarta-based pastry chef Iven Kawi. Since 2013 the self-taught baker has been creating elaborately decorated desserts that look like intricate gardens of succulents and cacti. Kawi has since opened up her own bakery, Iven Oven, and launched her own line of artisan baked goods, Zoezo Bake.

Follow Iven Kawi on Instagram or Facebook to check out many more of her delectable cakes and cupcakes blanketed in buttercream plants and flowers.

[via Colossal and My Modern Met]

[archiemcphee]

When the Department of Delicious Deception feels like gardening they turn to the beautiful botanical cakes and cupcakes created by Jakarta-based pastry chef Iven Kawi. Since 2013 the self-taught baker has been creating elaborately decorated desserts that look like intricate gardens of succulents and cacti. Kawi has since opened up her own bakery, Iven Oven, and launched her own line of artisan baked goods, Zoezo Bake.

Follow Iven Kawi on Instagram or Facebook to check out many more of her delectable cakes and cupcakes blanketed in buttercream plants and flowers.

[via Colossal and My Modern Met]

[startledstars]

venus- how you effortlessly/unconsciously attract others

aries: with your inner fire and honesty

taurus: with your beauty and inner peace

gemini: with your words/intelligence/voice

cancer: with your caring nature

leo: with your confidence and desire to be loved

virgo: with your cute nervousness and humility

libra: with your charming smile and fair mind

scorpio: with your mystery and intense presence

sagittarius: with your laughter and zest for life

capricorn: with your aloof, unattainable, intimidating vibe                          

aquarius: with your eccentricity and popularity

pisces: with your compassion and vulnerability

mars- what you do when someone attracts you

aries: pursue them fearlessly

taurus: get to know them slowly

gemini: seduce them with your words

cancer: show them you care

leo: make them feel special/shine the spotlight on them

virgo: do little things to be of service to them

libra: charm the pants off of them

scorpio: make them want you

sagittarius: make them laugh

capricorn: plan your future together

aquarius: befriend them

pisces: make them a part of your fantasies 

[thiddyastro]

Good summary!