#ilsa fireswan

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@ilsa-fireswan replied to your post:i started watching marvel’s daredevil, but i...

If you want superheroes but not violence, see if Tiger & Bunny is available on Netflix.  (US has it but I’m not sure where else.)  It’s a Japanese anime so it has the same kind of slower pace and seasonal story structure that made-for-Netflix shows have.  I found the characters interesting. (Note that the original animation has sponsor logos on the hero’s costumes but the Netflix version has all of those animated out, which makes some of the dialogue confusing!)    

It’s not on German Netflix.

I think I’m gonna stick with the Marvel movies, they’re fairly mild violence-wise. I’ve started an MCU rewatch marathon anyway. Got a bit distracted because I threw Jessica Jones into the mix, ended up really liking Claire Temple, wanted to see more of her, so that’s why I tried out Daredevil. But yeah.

Sometimes I’m okay with violence, but at the moment I think I’m overdosed and need a break.

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@ilsa-fireswan replied to your post:you know how i said the other day that i never...

My husband likes to say that he just needs to say it out loud so he can “hear how stupid it sounds.” He also feels like he needs to get people irritated in order to find out what they really think. Also, he’s bad at social cues. In the end, he frequently ends up sounding like a jerk when what he’s really trying to do is figure something out. So, yeah. I love him but frequently end up saying “you shouldn’t talk now.” (Thankfully, he wants to know when he’s annoying.)

There you go then.

People who sound like jerks aren’t always jerks.

And I do realise that the fact that I have the time and energy to consider things like this - to give people the benefit of the doubt - is directly related to the fact that I am in a privileged position. I get that people who have to deal with shit all day every day are under no obligation to check if someone’s an actual jerk or not.

But on the other hand I still feel the need to point it out. The world is, perhaps, just a little bit better than we think.

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@ilsa-fireswan replied to your post:Confession: I always try to be...

Yeah, I’m right there with you.  Thankfully I’ve got a few friends who understand that I can be snarky and uncaring at the same time as I intellectually assent that this is an issue worth caring about.  It’s really wonderful having a few people that know I am kind without being nice all the time.  And a few that will engage in a snark fest with me. And even a couple that think I’m a hilarious role model because I say what I think.    

That’s so cool, I’m glad that you have that. And I’m glad I’m not alone in this.

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@padmesigma replied to your post:Why does this day suck so much Nothing bad has...

If it makes you feel any better, I’m having the same issue.    

@animate-mush replied:

::hugs::    

@dancingonunicorns replied:

Hope things get better soon    

Thanks for the kind words, guys :) I managed to chase away the shitty mood during my lunch hour, so the second half of the day was less sucky. And now I’m home and that’s even better.

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ilsa-fireswan replied to your post:you know what i hate? i hate when people don't...

It’s my perception that “why did you do that” is code for “I would never have done that” with an undertone of “and therefore a reasonable person would not have done that”.  It is something people say when exasperated but, you are correct, is not actually a question. I have found that when I want to know the answer to something that is typically used metaphorically, I have to ask the question using different words. In this case, I’d try “I am interested in knowing how you made that decision.” But do be aware that the question has to be asked when the other person is not emotional about the situation, unless you are both able to put aside emotions to have a logical conversation! (And some people aren’t able to analyze their thoughts/feelings/decision processes.)  

All good points. Good points indeed. It still sucks, but I will keep this in mind.

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@ilsa-fireswan replied to your post:i might have bought a ticket for the midnight...

I’m excited for you!  We have group plans to see it over the weekend. Two times. Back to back.    

I couldn’t wait until the weekend, I’d be terrified of spoilers xD But twice back to back and with friends sounds certainly lovely!

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@ilsa-fireswan replied to your post:sorry but funny stories that involve tricking a...

The other day someone was trying to tell me a story and they were laughing so hard they couldn’t get through it.  I just kept repeating “but that’s not funny, it’s emotional abuse” and they kept trying to convince me it was a hilarious prank.  I still can’t comprehend why they wouldn’t see that.    

Exactly. Thank you.

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@ilsa-fireswan replied to your post:@ilsa-fireswan replied: She does crochet but try...

I spoke to her on fb yesterday and she is taking quick commissions but has a big project she’s working on so isn’t running a shop right now.

Oh okay cool! Commission sounds both awesome (because I didn’t actually find the exact colour combination I’m looking for anywhere) and terrifying (because it involves actual talking). I’m gonna think about it!