Shenanigans & Stuff & Things

Rian Quinn. 23. Demiboy/Agender. Gray Ace. Autistic. Median System (Sara aka Little One, Thomas, Harley Quinn *fictive*). Selfies, art, positivity, trans things, life.

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wait for a surprise

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This is the cutest thing I’ve ever seen

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Anybody else literally yelling “omg stop!” in your head when you notice yourself picking your skin but it’s impossible to actually make yourself stop?

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MENTAL HEALTH MONTH

I have dermatilomania. It’s basically a disorder that makes me want to constantly pick at my skin because I feel anxious a lot. I’ve had this since I was around seven years old but it only started to get bad once I went into public school (I was homeschooled until I was 11) and as you can see, it’s gotten worse and worse over the years. I pick basically anywhere I can reach at any given time when I feel anxious or upset (which is often) and it’s absolute hell. People at school have made fun of me for it, and asked if I have some kind of disease. It also makes it very hard to wear things that don’t cover up like shorts, skirts, dresses, swimsuits, etc. Which is frustrating cuz I live in the UAE and it’s very very hot here. My parents still don’t understand what it is and they think it’s just as simple as “just stop picking” but it’s not that easy. If I could stop, I would. BELIEVE ME, I would. But I cant because it’s like a coping mechanism. Whenever I’m not doing it, I constantly feel like I need to be doing it and it’s just this awful constant cycle of tearing myself apart over and over again. I’ve also been diagnosed with bipolar disorder which is just another thing that makes me pick a lot. Whenever I feel down I pick to make myself feel better because it’s like a release and I Black out for minutes to hours and I know it’s bad but it’s such a relief. The one thing that helps me get on is exercise and tattoos. I got two tattoos for my 16th bday and it made me want to protect my body more so I can get new ones soon. So I guess that’s good. Otherwise, things are still pretty shitty but I just have to make sure to be aware of my hands and what they’re doing and I hope things will be okay soon. But I just wanted to share my story and hope that there’s other people with the same thing because I’ve felt so alone for so long and I’d like to feel less alone.

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@metamorphosis-trails Thank you so much for sharing this. I honestly got really emotional because I've never seen any one who's legs looked like mine. Thank you for being brave enough to share your story ❤️

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Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, and fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be?

Marianne Williamson (via kickingmydermatillomania)

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The next time hollywood says ‘we couldn’t cast someone not white because… reasons….’

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I’m going to post more stuff like this soon, i really liked it. ~ mod Chris

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This is important.

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art tips post

for all the artists following me

draw fast. it’ll look messy for a long time but you’ll improve faster than if you spend 4 hours on every drawing

if you draw in pencil and have a habit of erasing all of your mistakes, try drawing in pen or marker. i know it’s scary but it’ll help in the long run (i’m speaking from experience)

try different methods and mediums but don’t worry about mastering any of them, just have fun

if you’re not rich, buy art supplies from the dollar store, not the art store (seriously. i go through a sketchbook about once a month and i’d rather spend $4 on one than $15)

there’s no wrong way to learn. you can copy other people’s art if you want to, just don’t post it

DO NOT worry about having a consistent style. do not. just draw however you want

if you want to make original characters then do it. don’t worry about if they’re original, or a good design, or if they have an accompanying story. make sonic ocs. do it. it’s fun and it’s not hurting anyone

try not to kill your back. stand up and stretch once in a while

make a folder and save all of your favorite arts for inspiration 

draw from life. draw your dog. draw your teachers. draw your desk. draw your own hands (seriously that’s the best way to get better at drawing hands)

in general, drawing from life or a photo is better than drawing from a diagram

draw whatever you want. draw youtubers if you like youtubers. draw undertale if you like undertale. when i was a kid i drew nothing but shadow the hedgehog and horses. everyone deserves to draw what they want without being mocked, and if people start making fun of you, block them and keep drawing

don’t expect to get any notes at first. don’t let it discourage you. if you want validation go show your art to your mom or your friends or your teacher or your grandma

take breaks, but don’t give up.

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For folks digging my last shirtless selfie (and all the new followers, hi). I am Gabe and I am not as jock-y as I look in these pics.

6 years on testosterone, 5 years post op with Dr Garramone

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Goals

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Guess what! Biromantic and ace people are really super awesome! And all of them deserve the best! Have a nice day please!

(via theacearmy)

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Common Phrases Correctly

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i personally would like to see a statue of limitations “I’M GOING TO DO THE THING” “you can’t do the thing, brad”

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happy international women’s day to my poor girls, my fat girls, my girls of color, my disabled girls, my mentally ill girls, my lgbt+ girls. i’m so proud of you.