Just Another Wannabe Poet

I’m just drifting through

[interstellartooru]

i’m so in love with domestic sweetness.

cooking dinner with the one you love while they wrap their arms around you. taking quick kiss breaks in between folding fresh laundry. washing each other’s hair in the shower. giggling and rolling around in the fresh sheets you both just finished putting on. dusting while showing off your latest dance moves and having your sweetheart show off their vocals.

it’s so comforting to have someone that you just enjoy making a home with. because chores done with someone you love isn’t such a chore after all.

[stuck-inasmalltown]

i don’t mean to be political, but what if everyone had basic human rights

[lochnessie]

Can we as millennials and gen-z’s collectively agree that NObody Cares about elbows on the table like Why was that Ever A Problem for Anyone?? We can chill right?

[spacebumble]

nobody asked for this but the origin of not putting one’s elbows on the table comes from the late 18th/early 19th century when wooden ships were still used in the navy- sailors would balance their plates between their elbows while eating to keep them from sliding around. because sailors developed a reputation on-land for being uncouth and aggressive, the placing of elbows on the table became associated with such behaviour.

some cultural historians believe it also goes back further, to the middle ages, when large banquet-style meals were served on trestle tables that had no side support. if someone put their elbows on the table, they risked bringing the whole table down with them.

so basically, there is no longer any need to NOT put elbows on the table, and there hasn’t been since the advent of steamships.

[wonderwomemes]

I love this because now i can smartass the next person who tries to give me shit for it

[raptorific]

I still think it’s hilarious that the reason nobody ever figures out Superman’s secret identity or where he lives or what he does when he’s not saving the planet, is because he already told them all the Kryptonian stuff that can’t be tied to any of his human friends or family. I guarantee you the in-universe wikipedia article on Superman lists his name as Kal-El and the “personal life” section says that he lives full-time at his private fortress of solitude at the north pole. Nobody in the world looks at Clark Kent and thinks “oh my god, maybe he’s superman!” for the same reason nobody ever starts to suspect that their coworker who looks KINDA like Barack Obama is actually secretly Barack Obama – They know who Barack Obama is and know what he does and they know their coworker Greg is Greg and not Barack Obama. They have no reason to assume Barack Obama secretly moonlights as Greg The IT Guy at their workplace even though they’ve never seen Greg and Obama in the same place. At best, “Greg is secretly Obama” would be a running joke at the office, and the same is true at the Daily Planet. “Kal-El of Krypton, who lives in a CRYSTAL PALACE at the NORTH POLE and whose dayjob is SUPERMAN, sometimes puts on a suit and pretends to be a clumsy reporter and lives in a one-bedroom walkup in Metropolis” is a ridiculous concept to anyone who doesn’t already know it’s true

[mousathe14]

[bigpastapete-deactivated2018060]

[From Max Landis’ amazing “American Alien” series about Superman.] SO GOOD

[detective-birdy]

SCREAM 👏🏻 IT 👏🏻 TO 👏🏻 THE 👏🏻 BACK 👏🏻 SO EVERYONE 👏🏻 CAN 👏🏻 HEAR

[logisticbumm]

His shit eating grin in the last one sells it

[reformed-roark]

I love the idea of Clark Kent turning up to every office Halloween party in an ill-fitting Superman costume from Target.

[joshscorcher]

Still one of my favorite clips from Superman: The Animated Series.

[fidgetelftree]

This has gotten bigger since I last saw it ant that’s FANTASTIC

[thebaconsandwichofregret]

Henry Cavill literally once stood in Time Square, in a superman t-shirt, under a giant poster of himself and no one recognised him, even though he was actively trying to be recognised.

[advanced-procrastination]

I’ve never seen this post but it just became my favorite post on the internet

[mercy-angel-09]

Wanna know the kicker?

In the first chapter of JLA’s “Divided We Fall Arc” both Clark and Bruce reveal their civilian identities to the rest of the League. This is post “Tower of Babel” where nobody but Clark still trusts Batman, and in order to start building trust again, Clark urges Bruce to unmask himself to the rest of the team because Bruce obviously knows who everyone else is. Bruce agrees on one condition, Clark has to “unmask” himself as well.

When the big reveal goes down, Kyle Rayner says it best re: Clark being Superman: “He doesn’t…wear a mask. I never even…thought he had a…day job…”

That’s right, the canon reason why nobody makes the connection between Superman and Clark Kent is because nobody thinks that Superman HAS a civilian identity.

Also, with a really good actor, Clark Kenting is entirely possible, as Christopher Reeve demonstrates in the 1978 Superman film.

[thefingerfuckingfemalefury]

There was actually a story where a scientist at Lexcorp developed a computer program to analyse all available evidence and work out who Superman is

It figured out he was Clark…and Lex fired the scientist for wasting company resources because he COULDN’T BELIEVE that Superman would ever “Pretend” to be human because it would mean pretending to be “Weak”

90% of Superman’s disguise is everyone else doing the work for him

[ayellowbirds]

the best secret identity of all.

[glumshoe]

Binding is not safe. Long term, it is detrimental to your physical health. While the social and psychological benefits might outweigh the physical risks for many people, the choice to bind should be made with the understanding that the risks cannot be eliminated even with great care to ensure good fit and avoid overuse. Tightly compressing a large part of your body with many complex skeletal and muscular connections on a regular basis damages your body over time. Take off-days, wear the proper size from reputable makers, don’t sleep or exercise in them, and take them off as often as possible - all good advice that you absolutely must follow to be as safe as possible, but it’s impossible to guarantee that there will not be complications.

[glumshoe]

People tend to downplay the physical risks of binding because the payoff for self-confidence can be so profound. But seriously - even responsible binding is likely to cause complications ranging from sharp pains, nerve damage, dramatically decreased lung capacity, fluid buildup, skin issues, and back injury. Do not take it lightly just because it’s a piece of clothing that can be removed and does not need a doctor’s approval or informed consent to use.

If you must bind, be gentle with yourself. On your off-time, or if you choose not to bind at all, puffer vests are your new best friends. Seriously. Get your Marty McFly on. Not your style? Your loss, you unfashionable fool, but scarves, loose-fitting button-downs, and bomber jackets can help as well.

[aacrylicmeme]

Okay shut the fuck up.

If it’s a decision between hurting myself but feeling confident, or killing myself because I don’t feel like I belong in my own body, I think I’d choose the former.

[glumshoe]

That’s your prerogative. I never told anyone NOT to wear a binder. However, it’s a major medical decision, and minimizing or dismissing the very real and common side-effects is not good for anyone, especially young people just beginning to transition. Like I said, sometimes the psychological benefits outweigh the physical costs - if not wearing a binder makes you suicidal, then clearly continuing to wear a binder is the correct decision for you.

The problem lies in presenting binders as a miracle solution that everyone can and should try if they are distressed by the appearance of their chest, or that only “incorrect” binding (as with ace bandages) poses any dangers. Some people may develop complications that make it impossible for them to continue binding. It is vitally important that people are aware of the potential harm before they begin and are able to make informed decisions by weighing their own priorities and exploring alternatives.

Unlike surgery or hormones, binders are not medically regulated and don’t require you to understand what you’re getting into. That means we have to look after each other, and in this case, that means being honest about safety.

[angrypolishenbie]

Okay, now shut the fuck up twice. People are pushing the agenda, and have been pushing the agenda, for making studies about binding for YEARS. And some traito…. I mean, trans people, are advocating for it to happen, and advocating for medical personel to overlook trans person’s binding as a medical procedure in need of ‘professional regulating’. I don’t fucking care about you or your self-righteous quasi fight for ‘heath of trans people’, because it’s just gatekeeping, plain and simple. Now, get the fuck out off my face, you tool.

[glumshoe]

[Deep breath.]

I… really don’t know where to start with this. Are you suggesting that peer-reviewed scientific studies on the long-term effects of binding are a bad thing, and that trans people who want this information to exist are “traitors”? Is that honest-to-god what you’re saying here?

I’ve never met anyone advocating for binding to be “regulated”. If that’s what you think I’m saying, please read my post again. Binding can affect your body dramatically and irreversibly, and trans people deserve access to information about their health so that they can make informed decisions about their bodies. 

Reliable information on trans health issues is virtually nonexistent because it hasn’t been widely formally studied over decades. It’s nearly impossible for trans people to make genuinely informed decisions about their health. If we cannot talk about the risks or are shushed for talking about our experiences, people get hurt and make decisions they may later regret. Just read through the notes on this post for many, many examples. 

Hiding or downplaying the risks of binding, especially from young people, is wildly irresponsible. I have no respect for you at all if you think that it’s better for kids to accidentally hurt themselves because they aren’t aware of potential dangers, than to “gatekeep” by asking them to consider their options carefully before proceeding.

The nerve damage on my left shoulder blade that causes gentle hugs to be agonizing is not an “agenda”. The fact that I can no longer safely enter water deeper than my neck because my lungs and ribcage can only expand to a fraction of what they used to is not an “agenda”. The constant aches, the faint wheeze, the tissue degradation, the fact that I’m unable to truly pursue the active, outdoorsy life I hoped for until and unless I get a surgery I can’t afford? Not an “agenda” either. I’m lucky in that I can still bind routinely and function throughout the day.

I wish I had known what I know now before I started binding. Would I have made the decision to bind anyway? Yeah, I really think I would. But I am furious that no one hit me with hard truths beforehand so my decision could have truly been informed. 

[glumshoe]

An update: it’s been about six months since I’ve worn a binder regularly. My lung capacity seems to have improved, and the nerve damage bothers me less often. According to my doctor, I had a slipped rib - fortunately, I won’t need physical therapy for it ‘cause it seems to be mostly resolved now. I may begin binding again soon, but only a little at a time, in relatively sedentary situations. 

It’s quite possible that I have some variety of hyper-mobility syndrome - anyone in a similar boat will want to be extra careful about binding because the integrity of your joints and connective tissue may already be compromised.

[selfmademen]

This is a really important post. I can’t bind at ALL due to health reasons, and its important to remember that even when minimising the risks binding can have serious risks with it. It’s all about risk minimisation. Don’’t feel ashamed or ‘fake’ for not being able to bind, or being afraid to bind. It’s your body and your choice, and not binding doesn’t make you any less trans. The idea that trans people have to act or look a certain way to be trans is ridiculous and damaging to people who don’t fit the ideal. So please. Bind responsibly. Minimise the risks. But understand that longterm binding can affect your physical health.

[the-homie-sexual]

plot twist: you let someone in and they don’t fuck you over

[officialaudreykitching-deactiva]

Call back all parts of yourself that were betrayed and abused. Assure yourself it will never happen again and it’s safe to come home. Nurture those lost parts of your soul until they feel safe again. Reclaim your sovereignty and personal power.

[julykings]

types of boys - time of day edition

morning boy: early riser with a summer-heart. breathes in the dawn with a smile and wakes just to hear the birds. favorite color is yellow. normally quiet and thoughtful. heart sounds like a soft guitar.

noon boy: grass stains on his knees & drinking iced-tea. takes naps and marvels at the way the sun hangs in the sky. those lazy kind of days where nothing needs to happen. heart sounds like someone humming your favorite song. 

dusk boy: walks barefoot to watch the sunset & wants to hold your hand. always wanting something but thinks he’s too shy to make it happen. climbs things to feel tall. favorite color is soft blue. heart sounds like a river. 

midnight boy: a “let’s go on an adventure” kind of person. streetlights & a racing heart. he smiles at you under lamplight & plays the car radio so loud you can’t hear yourselves sing. heart sounds like a revving engine.

[pleiadians-network]

[trans-cendentalists]

“You look like a boy”

“That’s kind of what I’m going for”

[jinlinli]

So I just had the most harrowing ten minutes of my life. Twenty minutes ago, my mom called me to tell me she loved me, and she kept repeating it over and over. And she sounded like she was crying, and I was so scared and confused. Then she told me that an alert went out saying that a nuclear missile had been launched and was inbound to Hawaii. She was evacuating and stocking up on supplies, and she was doing everything she could to stay safe. I kept hoping that the missile would splash down harmlessly in the ocean and not reach the islands themselves. And I could tell that my parents were just so relieved that my sister and I were in college away from home. We would be safe when they wouldn’t. My mom kept telling me that my sister and I would be okay, they have money socked away for us, our relatives will take care of us. But we wouldn’t fucking be okay. 

I was checking all the newsfeeds, and there was absolutely nothing. Complete dead silence, and that was even more terrifying because I couldn’t see the full shape of the threat. I didn’t know whether the news stations hadn’t heard about it, and they wouldn’t say anything until after my home was destroyed. I didn’t know if my parents were just overreacting. And then, I checked my twitter, and the first thing that popped up was my state representative saying that it was a false alarm.

I started crying from relief right there. My parents were going to be okay, everyone was going to be okay, it was just a false alarm. It’s so fucked up that we had to live through that fear, but at least it wasn’t real. For a solid ten minutes, I had to stare down the barrel of the gun and come to the horrifying realization that none of us were remotely prepared for this eventuality. What the fuck can you do?? You’re on an island less than fifty miles wide. There’s nowhere you can run to. You could get on a boat and try to get as far away from the blast radius as possible, but then what? You’d be stuck adrift, waiting for aid that this government has already proven it won’t provide. I hate that this is a real threat to us. I hate that the president faces no repercussions when he waves his dick in front of a hostile country. You asshole, my state and my family are going to be the first casualties of your stupid fucking war because we just so happen to live on a major military and economic resupply point. Get your shit together. This stopped being a joke a long time ago. 

[alyzu]

BTW, republicans are now saying that “at no time” did they think this was an actual nuclear strike. Not they bothered to fucking tell anyone that . And now they’re saying that this is proof we have to “galvanize behind the president” on his stance on North Korea.

I believe this administration purposefully hacked into the system to fake an attack in order to take attention off of Trump’s “Shithole” scandal, and to terrify the country into supporting him

While this was all going on, where was our “president”? Finishing his golf game.

[letsbefeminist]

Ohhhh you just gave me the chills @alyzu & not even the fun ones

[satanlovesjokerr-blog]

HAPPY NEW YEAR GUYS!! We made it to 2018

[corruptedspacecore]

Carl telling us how (not) to science.

[kny111]

“conclusion: dinosaurs” is still my favorite rebuttal to just about anything tbh.

[itsokaytobesmart]

Second perhaps only to “Therefore: aliens”

[drillheadonfire-deactivated2014]

whats the difference between bi people and unicorns

i can see unicorns on movies and tv

[thesweetpianowritingdownmylife]

I told this to my mum and she was like “That’s not t… yes it is.”

[that-nonbinary-guy]

Also, unicorns on tv are called unicorns, not ‘horses that don’t like labels’

[comradesleep]

horses that don’t like labels

[a-fucking-velociraptor]

[dear-monosexuals]

it got better.

[thefingerfuckingfemalefury]

This unicorn is gonna fight someone

[you-got-fanfiction-deactivated2]

Shun the non-believer!

[mslorelei]

Best bi post ever.

[warwitch]

@ursalala @sorcieresaphique @witchy-woman @stonesandsigils

[floozys-deactivated20180908]

there’s a lot of unspoken pressure to keep liking the things you used to like and to keep dressing the way you’ve always dressed and to never question what you believe in and basically “be yourself” has slowly morphed into “be what everyone knows you as” but trust me when i say if you just give it up and simply make decisions and take actions based purely on what would make you happy, you’ll gain a very comforting sense of self peace   

[hangthecode]

My favorite Disney princess is Elizabeth Swann because rather than becoming a princess, she was like "nah, fuck that" and became a king instead.

[vikingfighter-deactivated201909]

a fucking pirate king at that

[cassiebones]

And it’s awesome because she started as this fucking proper Lady who was expected to marry a wealthy and accomplished, but one she did not love, but instead fell for the blacksmith and became a pirate, fucking shit up and taking names.

And she rocked every fucking second of her story, from Lady to Pirate King.

[misplacedsp-ace]

If you’re sad here’s a hug *hugs*

If you don’t want a hug here’s a high five *high fives*

If you really don’t want any physical contact right now here’s a smile *smiles*

If you just want to be left alone then I will respect that and leave you alone until you feel like it’s okay to talk to someone again