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me in the mornings & me omw to work
there is so much love to be found in the mundane: the clink of mismatched mugs crowding the countertop, buying bruised fruit at the market to make sure everyone finds a home, the gentle rocking of the washing machine syncing up with your heartbeat, rubbing your legs together under fresh blankets like a little cricket, the perfect crunch of an exceptionally crisp chip, jumping straight into a rain puddle and getting a good splash, that first soul-deep stretch after waking up, tucking your face into your favorite sweater and feeling the world slow to a halt, even just for a little bit.
hi! where can i find the faking competency post you mentioned in your office job post?
this one?
iām a boy who is a girl in the way that girls can be boys. plus iām tormented by visions. hope this helps
STUDIO GHIBLI + AUTUMNĀ ššš
Spirited Away (2001) Kikiās Delivery Service (1989) Pom Poko (1994) My Neighbor Totoro (1988) Princess Mononoke (1997) Howlās Moving Castle (2004) The Secret World of Arrietty (2010)
Over the Garden Wall (2014)
no offense but Iāve never gotten over anything thatās happened to me in my life
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,
Iāve 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 canāt pay your bills
see if youāre 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 youāre sick
things to bring to a doctorās appointment
how to get free therapy
what to expect from your first gynecologist appointment
how to make a doctorās 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 Canāt 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 Youāre 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 Iām 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 Iāll 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 youāre eligible for food stamps
throwing a dinner party
iām 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 youāre 30
whatās the deal with retirement?
difference between insurances
Once youāve 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 ā 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
Itās 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 didnāt anticipate, such as:
Unreadiness ā you may find you are not quite ready to handle all the responsibilities.
Money worries ā 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 ā 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 shouldnāt 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:
Donāt make a rash decision ā 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 ā donāt forget to include āhiddenā expenses such as the propertyās security deposit or bond (usually four weeksā rent), connection fees for utilities, and home and contents insurance.
Communicate ā avoid misunderstandings, hostilities and arguments by talking openly and respectfully about your concerns with flatmates and parents. Make sure youāre open to their point of view too ā getting along is a two-way street.
Keep in touch ā talk to your parents about regular home visits: for example, having Sunday night dinner together every week.
Work out acceptable behaviour ā if your parents donāt 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 ā if things are becoming difficult, donāt 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 canāt 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. 1800 55 1800
Lifeline Tel. 13 11 44
Home Ground Services Tel. 1800 048 325
Relationships Australia Tel. 1300 364 277
Centrelink Crisis or Special Help Tel. 13 28 50
Tenants Union of Victoria Tel. (03) 9416 2577
Things to remember
Try to solve any problems before you leave home. Donāt leave because of a fight or other family difficulty if you can possibly avoid it.
Draw up a realistic budget that includes āhiddenā 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.Ā
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Keep me updated? xx
Reblogging for myself
reblogging for those that follow me that may be starting to move out
An absolute treasure trove of information, here. Rebloging for those who Are contemplating making that leap to independent living. Best of luck to all.
Fantastic resource for people preparing to move out into the world. Iām sticking my #resources tag on this.
Non-cutesy self-care tips
Have you been eating well? If not, eat a piece of fruit or a handful of nuts. You need vitamins and protein.
Youāre probably not drinking enough water.
When is the last time you showered? Take a cold shower to wake you up or a hot shower if you need to relax.
Do the laundry thatās been piling up. Youāve been wearing that sweatshirt for too long.
Take care of the dishes in the sink that have been there for three days and have started to stress you out.
Did you brush your teeth this morning? How about your hair?
Listen to the messages on your phone that have been there for days.
Go outside for at least a couple of minutes. You donāt even have to do anything; just sit down. Breathe in the fresh air and get some vitamin D.
Open your blinds. Your room is too dark and itās probably making you tired.
Spend some time with your pet. Pet them, feed them, take them for a walk or clean out their litter box. Caring for them will make you feel useful and responsible and give you something to do.
The self-care posts that tell you to take a bath and eat chocolate and read a book are good but do what needs to be done first. Eating chocolate when you havenāt showered in four days and you canāt remember when the last time you changed your underwear was wonāt make you feel better. It will probably make you feel worse. Clean yourself up; clean your surroundings up. Then take care of the little things. Tackle life one thing at a time.
Negative Thinking
Types of negative thinking that add to depression
All-or-nothing thinking ā Looking at things in black-or-white categories, with no middle ground (āIf I fall short of perfection, Iām a total failure.ā)
Overgeneralization ā Generalizing from a single negative experience, expecting it to hold true forever (āI canāt do anything right.ā)
The mental filter ā Ignoring positive events and focusing on the negative. Noticing the one thing that went wrong, rather than all the things that went right.
Diminishing the positive ā Coming up with reasons why positive events donāt count (āShe said she had a good time on our date, but I think she was just being nice.ā)
Jumping to conclusions ā Making negative interpretations without actual evidence. You act like a mind reader (āHe must think Iām patheticā) or a fortune teller (āIāll be stuck in this dead end job foreverā)
Emotional reasoning ā Believing that the way you feel reflects reality (āI feel like such a loser. I really am no good!ā)
āShouldsā and āshould-notsā ā Holding yourself to a strict list of what you should and shouldnāt do, and beating yourself up if you donāt live up to your rules.
Labeling ā Labeling yourself based on mistakes and perceived shortcomings (āIām a failure; an idiot; a loser.ā)
Ways to challenge negative thinking
Think outside yourself. Ask yourself if youād say what youāre thinking about yourself to someone else. If not, stop being so hard on yourself. Think about less harsh statements that offer more realistic descriptions.
Allow yourself to be less than perfect. Many depressed people are perfectionists, holding themselves to impossibly high standards and then beating themselves up when they fail to meet them. Battle this source of self-imposed stress by challenging your negative ways of thinking
Socialize with positive people. Notice how people who always look on the bright side deal with challenges, even minor ones, like not being able to find a parking space. Then consider how you would react in the same situation. Even if you have to pretend, try to adopt their optimism and persistence in the face of difficulty.
Keep a ānegative thought logā.Ā Whenever you experience a negative thought, jot down the thought and what triggered it in a notebook. Review your log when youāre in a good mood. Consider if the negativity was truly warranted. Ask yourself if thereās another way to view the situation. For example, letās say your boyfriend was short with you and you automatically assumed that the relationship was in trouble. Itās possible, though, heās just having a bad day.
I need to try doing some of these things. My dark thoughts tend to run away with me badly.
this is what you should think aboutā¦when you think jockboy
In case anyone needs these. Itās easy to get caught up in anxiety, especially when your kink is submissiveness. Play out your fantasies, but donāt trust any dom that demands you to think of yourself as less than you are worth.
a non-cutesy self care guide, for when you need to bounce back after being really dysfunctional
Body
Wash your hands with warm water and soap.Ā
Trim, file, and buff your nails and toenails.Ā
Trim any hangnails.Ā
Push back your cuticles.
Put hand cream or moisturizer on your hands and/or feet.
If you have any rough skin, buff it off with a pumice stone.Ā
If itās your style, give yourself a manicure and/or pedicure.Ā
Roll out your ankles, flex and point your feet a couple of times.Ā
Stretch your calves, hamstrings, quads, shoulders, triceps, upper back, lower back, chest, or any other part that feels tight.Ā
Roll your neck in circles in both directions.Ā
Shake out your hands and roll your wrists.Ā
If you want to, shave anywhere you want to shave.Ā
If you have any sore muscles, massage them with your hands or a foam roller.Ā
Go through your normal facial care routine. Splash water on your face, put on moisturizer, use a facial cleanser, or put on a nice mask.Ā
Take a warm bath or shower. Warm, not scalding hot.Ā
Take a cutesy, Instagram-worthy bath with a bath bomb, or use this guide for what to put in your bath.
Wash your hair. Shampoo and condition if you want.Ā
Dry yourself off gently with a soft towel.
Put on clothes that make you feel confident.Ā
Eat something, preferably healthy.
Drink a huge glass of water.Ā
Use the restroom, if youāve been holding it for a long time.Ā
Use a warm washcloth and wipe off the crusty bits around your eyes and nose.
Blow your nose.Ā
Take any medications or vitamins if you need to do so.
Have a warm drink. Avoid caffeinated drinks if they make you jumpy.
Comb or brush your hair, then style it in a way that makes you feel most confident.Ā
If you have open cuts, put on bandages; if you have mosquito bites, apply anti-itch cream; etc.
Surroundings
Delete unnecessary photos and apps from your phone.
Close all apps running in the background of your phone.
Close all of the tabs open on your computer.
Delete unnecessary files from your computer.
Organize your files.
Check emails, and clean up your inbox.Ā
Clear every notification on your phone.
Take everything off your desk and wipe it down.Ā
Put all papers where they need to go.Ā
Put all books on your shelf.
Reorganize your shelf by author, series, rainbow colors, or whatever else you prefer.Ā
Untangle all of your cables.
Make your bed.
Change your sheets, pillowcase, and duvet cover.
Put all scattered clothes in a laundry bin.
Do that laundry.Ā
Turn off all the lights if itās daytime, or turn them all on if itās nighttime.
Put all of the random junk that doesnāt have a place into a box, and hide the box under your bed.Ā
Hang clean clothes in your closet, or fold them and put into drawers.Ā
Open your blinds and curtains.Ā
Straighten everything that is hanging on your walls, unless everything is slanted in a certain way for your ~aesthetic~
Vacuum the floor.
Clean your phone screen, laptop screen, keyboard, etc.Ā
Put all of your pens in jars.Ā
Mind
Take any medication you need.Ā
Dump all your thoughts in a journal.Ā
Make an appointment with a therapist/psychologist/psychiatrist/etc.
Tbh, beyond this I donāt know about each personās circumstances. You can check out my mental health resource tag and find something to help you.
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For me
how to live life like a ghibli film
1. go out in nature more. every studio ghibli film has some aspect of nature intertwined with the storyline. sometimes its hard to get the energy to go outside, but just going out on your deck or opening the window in your room or taking a walk around the block is enough. if you feel like it, go for a hike! go into the woods and look at every flower, and every tree. look at the mushrooms and streams and notice the beauty of them. look at nature like youāve never seen it before. wake up at 4 and watch the sunset. put plants around your room. realize how beautiful the world is around you. appreciate it.Ā
2. get a hobby! this step is certainly easier said than done, but its so worth it. struggling with mental illness makes it especially hard to get a hobby, but its very important that you donāt spend the majority of your time on social media. Start small. If you want to start drawing get a coloring book and fill in a picture with beautiful markers! If you want to write find a random prompt online, give yourself 30 minutes and see what you can come up with. Want to try baking? Start with an easy recipe, like chocolate chip cookies, and share them with your family or friends, or just yourself! Try out a bunch of hobbies, and see what you like best. Maybe you like making jewelry or writing poems or creating digital collages or making video edits or decorating your room or riding a bike or sewing or reading. The possibilities are endless, and getting a hobby you enjoy is very important, and fun.
3. start appreciating small things and noticing details. I donāt know how to explain this step, but in studio Ghibli films, small things always stick out. There are beautiful tiny details that make the story so much more magnificent. small details make the studio Ghibli films what they are. maybe on your way to school/work the sky was a really pretty color. Or the tea you made in the morning was perfectly steeped. appreciate small details of life that you donāt normally notice.
4. appreciate food. Pay attention to your food. If you can, try and make/bake your own food! But if you canāt, just be mindful of your food. Try not to eat while youāre on your phone. Dedicate times to just eating. Appreciating the food in front of you. Make yourself the ponyo drink with milk and honey, or ponyo ramen! Make yourself your own blend of tea like the Baron!
5. be kind and help others. Being kind doesnāt have to be a grand gesture, it can be smiling and waving at a baby in a cafĆ©, or helping your mom finish the dishes, or paying for a friendās coffee. Small gestures not only put good out into the world, but they also make you feel better. When you can, help others. Try volunteering at an animal shelter, or babysit for your aunt without charging her, or just listen to your friend when theyāre going through something and be there for them. In every Ghibli film, the main character is always helping others, and being kind. Try to be like kiki, when she returned the pacifier to the mother who forgot it, or like chizuru from the cat returns, who risks her life to save a cat. Kindness comes in all shapes and forms, so just try your best to do what you can!
6. be your most authentic self. Stay true to who you are. dress how youād like. Cut your hair like youāve always wanted to. Stay confident and true to yourself. We all feel insecure sometimes, but we need to remind ourselves that we are great. Donāt try and force yourself to be someone you arenāt. Kiki felt insecure in her abilities as a witch, but she stayed true to herself, and believed in herself, and it paid off. Love and appreciate yourself, just the way you are.
7. (not really a tip but a fun suggestion) start collecting something! This is just an extra step that I wanted to include because I think its nice. But start a collection of things that interest you. It could be anything! Candles, stamps, teacups, antique figurines, 19th century photos, lip balms, books, key chains, flowers, hats. The choices are endless.
life is so subtle sometimes that you barely notice yourself walking through the doors you once prayed would open.
i made a 6 week summer plan!!
iām going to following along roughly with this plan myself!! iāve got big goals for self-improvement and detox this summer and i just want to start autumn afresh with big goals and hopes for the future!!
all my love ~