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[charmingpplincardigans]

*makes jerking off motion*

killups replied to your post “In relation to that poem-”

if I make it to Boston this summer can I punch this coworker in the tit?

You should probably not punch her in the tit. I understand the desire, but APPARENTLY assault is never the answer. Unless we can rope her into a game of hockey, in which case I have been told it’s actually encouraged. Sports are weird. (I OWE YOU AN EMAIL. I’M SORRY I’M THE WORST. I’LL DO THAT BEFORE I PASS OUT.)

trixietricoter replied to your post “In relation to that poem-”

Hugs. Sorry you have to deal with this shit. ❤️

*smish* Thanks. It’s honestly better than it was ten months ago, because I’ve just started disapproving vocally when she says ignorant and hurtful things, regardless of whether they offend me personally. They usually don’t offend me personally. I’m pretty hard to offend. It’s more about me refusing to put up with a world that kept the younger version of myself in hiding for so long. (Also, holy shit, I’ve almost been in Boston a year. I should start planning a party or something.)

omegalovaniac replied to your post “In relation to that poem-”

Talk to HR! I had to do that last month myself. Over girl scout cookies. It was frustrating. But I was heard.

lostntrnslation replied to your post “In relation to that poem-”

If you ever get to the point--you know the one--you can report her to HR. You don't have to put up with this shit at work. And it's not OK for her to make you feel angry/sad/upset on the daily. No place for it in life, work or otherwise.

I am probably not going to talk to HR. Not because I don’t agree with you guys that I probably SHOULD, but because I’m a coward who doesn’t want to have to deal with the aftermath. And also because it’s not wanton and malicious, she’s just an ignorant asshole. I call her on her shit frequently and she tends to apologize. She apparently doesn’t LEARN, but it takes a long time to unlearn bigoted bullshit. I know. I’m still doing it and I’ve been living with the full acceptance of myself for like, ten years now. 

Honestly, most days I’m proud of myself for having become the sort of person who would speak up at all. It’s the kind of personal growth that gives me hope for my future. Heh. 

[mybluecottage]

Got tagged by Killups (yay first tag, thanks Kel!)

Rules: In a text post, list ten books that have stayed with you in some way. Don’t take but a few minutes, and don’t think too hard — they don’t have to be the “right” or “great” works, just the ones that have touched you. Tag [ten] friends, including me, so I’ll see your list. Make sure you let your friends know you’ve tagged them.

So here, in no particular order:

1. Little House on the Prairie 2. Little Women 3. The Five Little Peppers 4. The Swiss Family Robinson 5. The Diary of Anne Frank 6. 84 Charing Cross Road 7. The Blue Castle 8. The Secret Garden 9. Slake's Limbo 10. Ballet Shoes

Being a relative tumblr newbie, I'm not sure I know how to tag people ... but anyone who wants to answer this (and knows how to tag!!) tag me so I can read your lists. I love book lists! :)

[bluefjords-blog]

Rules: In a text post, list ten books that have stayed with you in some way. Don’t take but a few minutes, and don’t think too hard — they don’t have to be the “right” or “great” works, just the ones that have touched you. Tag [ten] friends, including me, so I’ll see your list. Make sure you let your friends know you’ve tagged them.

In kind of chronological order of when I read them throughout my life: 1. Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey

2.  Pawn of Prophecy by David Eddings

3.  Blue Highways by William Least Heat Moon

4.  A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving

5.  I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou

6.  The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan

7.  Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling

8.  A Storm of Swords by George R. R. Martin

9.  The Deadhouse Gates by Steven Erikson

10.  The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay by Michael Chabon

I tag the world!!!!  Bwaahahahahahahahaha!

[charmingpplincardigans]

Stubborn and fat, seeking anything but.

killups answered to your photo “LOOK AT THIS MOTHER FUCKING FAT KID.  I’VE GOTTA WEAR THIS DRESS IN A...”

I gave up soda. It wasn't that hard. I let myself have 1 once a week.

I've given it up before. I usually have cravings and pretty bad headaches for a week or so, but then those subside. The thing is, I'll end up having one casually at some point in time and soon as you know it I'm back to being full-blown addicted again. Even if I don't like that first one too much, I just keep going because I know eventually I'll get back to where I genuinely like the taste of it. 

Also, I'm a disgusting person. Did I mention I'm a disgusting person?

nightingale-sings answered to your photo “LOOK AT THIS MOTHER FUCKING FAT KID.  I’VE GOTTA WEAR THIS DRESS IN A...”

You can do it!! It's a pain in the butt but you can do it!

Such a pain in my butt! Maybe even physically. But I'm gonna try! Thank you. <3 

seratonation replied to your photo “LOOK AT THIS MOTHER FUCKING FAT KID.  I’VE GOTTA WEAR THIS DRESS IN A...”

I'll make a list of music! But for now you should really have save rock and roll and the pacific rim soundtrack!

Save Rock & Roll is definitely on the running playlist. I do NOT have the Pacific Rim soundtrack though. I'll look into it!

kayquimi answered to your photo “LOOK AT THIS MOTHER FUCKING FAT KID.  I’VE GOTTA WEAR THIS DRESS IN A...”

YOU ARE AWESOME *cheers you on*

*jumps up and down at the starting line* I'M PUMPED. LET'S DO THIS. 

raneyth answered to your photo “LOOK AT THIS MOTHER FUCKING FAT KID.  I’VE GOTTA WEAR THIS DRESS IN A...”

Thirteen weeks ain't shit! You got this!

raneyth replied to your photo “LOOK AT THIS MOTHER FUCKING FAT KID.  I’VE GOTTA WEAR THIS DRESS IN A...”

Hit the enter button too soon! Also if you want some awesome motivation while working out, get the RUN! ZOMBIES! app. I swear. Its a video game and workout in one. Tis awesome

I am always so tempted by the RUN! ZOMBIES! app, but I don't listen to music on my phone so I don't know how well it will work. I mean, I CAN upload music to my phone, I just don't because battery. But it's not like I'm going to be running for HOURS, so I might as well test it, huh?

flyingleaps replied to your photo “LOOK AT THIS MOTHER FUCKING FAT KID.  I’VE GOTTA WEAR THIS DRESS IN A...”

You can do it! I've already given up the soda--which was a bitch, I'll be honest. Try sparkling water. It doesn't have the sweet, but you still get the carbonation, and I find it helps with the cravings a LOT.

I'm not big into sparkling water so I don't really drink it. Same with diet soda. The ex was always like 'why don't you just drink diet instead?' Because it doesn't taste like caramelized sugar! But I think you have a good point and I could probably put some lemon juice in it and make it okay. 

masochismtango answered to your photo “LOOK AT THIS MOTHER FUCKING FAT KID.  I’VE GOTTA WEAR THIS DRESS IN A...”

I think you look good already but I will encourage your healthy life choices!

Thank you for that. <3 

furious-baratheon answered to your photo “LOOK AT THIS MOTHER FUCKING FAT KID.  I’VE GOTTA WEAR THIS DRESS IN A...”

If you need the caffeine, maybe get the caffeinated Crystal Light packets to put in water?

I didn't even know caffeinated Crystal Light packets were a thing, but now I'm definitely going to look into it. Thanks! 

ohgress answered to your photo “LOOK AT THIS MOTHER FUCKING FAT KID.  I’VE GOTTA WEAR THIS DRESS IN A...”

Just giving up the soda is gonna do much I think. Go for it!

I think so too, given how much I drink. I was talking to a friend about it last night and he mentioned that he had to teach himself not to stuff his face and really, I'm not a face stuffer. I don't actually eat that much. I don't eat WELL, but I don't eat a lot, you know? I just drink like, half of my calories, so I'm hoping that not doing that will jumpstart some change. 

tineyho answered to your photo “LOOK AT THIS MOTHER FUCKING FAT KID.  I’VE GOTTA WEAR THIS DRESS IN A...”

DO IT DO IT DO IT

I'M GONNA DO IT. I'm gonna try to at least do it until Con and take stock from there. 

[charmingpplincardigans]

In which you are all the best.

killups replied to your post “On the way home from lunch today I had a minor existential freak out...”

Can we forget figuring out our lives and just run away? That sounds better.

Yes. Let's go to a lake and float to the center of it in a small boat and drink cold fruit teas while discussing Mickey Milkovich and how the Shameless writers are the worst but also maybe the best. 

tineyho replied to your post “On the way home from lunch today I had a minor existential freak out...”

<3

*smish*

ohmeursault replied to your post “On the way home from lunch today I had a minor existential freak out...”

<3 how can we halp youuuuu?

You just keep being grand, because it really helps me to remember that there are excellent people in the universe. (I mean, I would also accept winning lottery tickets, but one thing at a time.)

captainragtag replied to your post “On the way home from lunch today I had a minor existential freak out...”

YOUR BALL OF STRESS AND FEAR IS FLEETING YOU HAVE WITHIN YOU THE CAPACITY TO DEAL WITH ANYTHING AND YOU WILL, YOU ARE NOT YOUR STRESS AND FEAR BALL YOU ARE STRONG, CAPABLE, AND BRILLIANT I DUNNO WHAT I'M SAYING I HOPE THAT MAKES SENSE I LOVE YOU BYE

IT DOES MAKE SENSE. THANK YOU. I LOVE YOU. I HOPE YOU ARE OKAY. I'M SORRY I HAVEN'T PMED IN A WHILE. IT'S BEEN NUTS AROUND HERE AS YOU MAY BE ABLE TO TELL. 

[fourteenacross]

cgleason replied to your post: So, I was/am doing the selfie-a-day thing for February, but...

WHERE IS THAT FIRST DRESS FROM 0_0?! ps you rock it hard!

grassangel replied to your post: So, I was/am doing the selfie-a-day thing for February, but...

The constellation dress is super cute and so are you. The expression in the blue dress is also adorable. (And your resigned faces are a useful reference for when you make grumpy posts?)

bizzaro-sai replied to your post: So, I was/am doing the selfie-a-day thing for February, but...

Cutttteeee. Is that a blue constellation dress? You look great in it! Also there’s this phenomenon where you think you look good in the mirror, but look odd in photos, but when people view the photos, they think you look great because of mirroring.

THANKS, GUYS. Yes, it is a blue constellation dress! I got it from ModCloth! It's available in straight sizes and plus sizes and I LOVE it. It's super great and super high quality for the price. I've gotten a million compliments on it. I'm already planning on wearing it to at least one of the work events I'm planning for the spring, it's rocketed that far up my list. I'm actually wearing it right now!

killups replied to your post: So, I was/am doing the selfie-a-day thing for February, but...

I get that mirror vs. photograph dysphoria too :(

kageillusionz replied to your post: So, I was/am doing the selfie-a-day thing for February, but...

The fact is everyone is going to look not as stellar in photographs as they do in the mirror, because mirrors reflect your face in motion and photographs lack that for it merely captures a moment. :') You look flawless and gorgeous for what it's worth :'3

I'VE HEARD THIS. That everyone gets that weird feeling looking at photos of themselves because of mirrors. BRAINS ARE SO WEIRD, GUYS. SO. WEIRD. But I'm trying to get over it. I think it will help, too, in the spring because the light will be better. It's hard to take outfit pictures when it's still mostly dark when I get up in the morning. It's hard to do outfit pictures, period. You basically need another person to do it really well, I think. Or maybe just a camera better than the one on my iPhone.

pearlo replied to your post: So, I was/am doing the selfie-a-day thing for February, but...

I ENJOY YOUR FACE

I ENJOY YOURS TOO AND I MISS IT :( :( :( <33333