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How to spot a teacher.

Ask them what their goals are for next year, and they will tell you all the changes they will make in their classroom next school year. A teacher’s new year is the day the new year of school starts not January 1.

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for real tho.

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Dumbledore, died at age 115

Horcruxes made: 0

Voldemort, died at age 71

Horcruxes made: 7

Conclusion: Voldemort was the most useless, magic dependant wizard that ever existed. He could have lived till like 200 if he just ate well and exercised, but no he had to go and split up his soul and ruin perfectly good jewellery, fucking dumbass.

lunalovegoodjunior

this sounds like it was written by hermione granger at 1 am

psyffindor

Extremists have shown what frightens them most: a girl with a book.

— Malala Yousafzai (via psyffindor)

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USB Mix Tapes by The Blank Record Store on Etsy

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Slow books

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Was it really necessary though?

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by Shen

olivierassayas

The only thing faster than light is the darkness.

A Wrinkle in Time (2018) dir. Ava DuVernay

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@thesekidsarestillkillingme, is that you in the second gif?

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No ma’am….I’m not that glamorous! I can’t WAIT to see this movie though!

I couldn’t help it...LAST JEDI SPOILERS DO NOT READ

I am, however, going to post a tiny rant right now about something that is NOT my work.

I watched “The Last Jedi.” If you haven’t watched it yet, PLEASE don’t read this until you do. I don’t want to ruin anything or sway anyone’s opinion of the movie.

but...

...I’ve decided that growing up is watching the things you love go through a meat grinder. I’m just so emotionally confused right now about why they did the things they did in that movie. And I am so disappointed in Rey as a character. And I feel BAD for her character for how the writers/director/WHATEVER treated her. She could’ve been so much more. THE ISLAND TRAINING CRAP could’ve been so much more! AND LUKE. How could they?! AND LEIA?! I can’t even....I’m just....still processing. I CRIED. Not during the movie. After, while I was listening to “The Saga Begins” by Weird Al and I realized “Episode 1″(a disappointing movie and only redeemable for introducing Darth Maul as a character to mainstream audiences for the writing work done on “Rebels”) WAS A MILLION TIMES BETTER THAN THE LAST JEDI.

I know I need to let go of the fact that I hate change and I am generally a curmudgeon when it comes to these things. This has definitely made me realize how much I really do love “Star Wars.”

But they did the Skywalkers dirty in this one. Mickey went and rubbed his nasty white gloved hands all over it and ruined it. And I am hoping they can pull Rey out of the toilet they put her in, but I don’t see this ending well.

I’m trying to work on expressing my emotions, so, I suppose this is an exercise in anger.

I was gonna post a long rant...

About how I am frustrated about going to work tomorrow...accompanied by a GIF that captured my feelings on the matter...But then I found this...and I just started laughing...so I am taking it as a sign to not be such a gumpy gus and just try to enjoy the work day and hanging out with colleagues. Who I am trying to be less awkward around and just be thankful they are helpful and nice. Instead of being weird and self deprecating.

I hate my social anxiety. I’ve been working really hard the past few months on it and it is a little rough and painful. But I’m glad I’m doing it.

work. work. work. work werrrrrrk.

healing-phoenix

Characteristics of a Healthy Relationship

For those of us who have been emotionally abused/neglected, we may not know what a healthy relationship looks or feels like. It was our parents’ job to model healthy relationships, but if they did not treat us (or each other) well, our concept of relationships becomes what we have seen or experienced. We end up in a pattern of getting into relationships that remind us or are a mirror to what we’ve experienced in the past–with its pain and toxicity. It’ll take us time to really know healthy relationships as they should be, but here is a good place to start: address your current relationships to see if they are meeting the below criteria. Address and re-assess.

(Note: this is by no means an exhausted list, but instead, a starting point for you to explore your relationships. Also, ask yourself specifically, what do I need in a relationship? There may be some things others don’t value as strongly, but are very important to you. Acknowledge that you have every right to need what you need in a relationship).

1. Mutual respect. Does the person accept you for who you are? Does the person appreciate your individuality and the right to make your own choices? Does the person acknowledge the right to your own thoughts and feelings? Are you able to do the same?

2. Trust. Do you feel safe with the person, physically and psychologically? Is the person someone who you can depend on?

3. Honesty. Does the person keep to their word? Does the person show consistency with their words and actions? Does the person communicate their thoughts and feelings openly with you? Conversely, are you able to communicate openly with them?

4. Interdependence. Do both the person and you have your own lives, as well as take individual responsibility for yourselves? Do you mutually communicate your own needs to one another, while maintaining respect for the other person’s limits and boundaries? Is there a sense in your relationship that you are sharing your lives with one another, as opposed to overly depending on the other person to fill your every desire and need?

5. Communication. Do you and the person communicate your thoughts and feelings with one another? Does the person strive to actively listen to you, both in good times and in bad? Is the person able to acknowledge your perspective, even if there is disagreement? Is there a mutual agreement to work through conflicts openly and respectfully? Do you do the same for the other person? Remember, communication takes two–speaking AND listening. It is helpful to look at yourself and ask if you are struggling to do some of these things, so you know what you can work on.

6. Realistic Expectations. Does the person realize it is not your job to meet all of their needs and expectations? Does the person understand you are human and thus prone to occasional mistakes, and that is okay? Does the person love and accept you as you are, everything that you are… knowing that you are not perfect? Are you able to do the same?

If the person you have in mind is showing potential red flags, you have every right to adjust the person’s level of involvement in your life (i.e., close friend vs. an acquaintance), or to even cut them out completely. This is your life. It is completely up to you who to have in your inner circle.

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This may seem basic af but after growing up with a massively dysfunctional family and a slough of insane relationships, this is an extremely helpful list.