#practicalities

[iprefertheterminsane]

SHOUT OUT TO MY WRITER HOMIES WITH MUSLIM OCS/CHARACTERS;

1. WEARING A SHAWL TO BATTLE IS THE EQUIVALENT OF HAVING GIRLS FIGHT IN STILLETTOS. 

Just so you know, this is what I’m talking about;

-Is it bad-ass? Abso-fucking-lutely. Is it Practical? Not a chance in hell. Especially not if it’s silk. If it’s cotton, you are skating on thin fucking ice. That bitch will NOT stay on. It barely stays on with me just walking down the street to Walmart. Wielding axes and rifles and swords and daggers? I PROMISE you it will not do the job it’s expected to-WHICH IS TO COVER THE HAIR. (Some muslim girls dont wear them-and that’s fine. But those who DO do it to completely cover the hair in public. Is it ~Aesthetic~ to see the flyaway hairs in battle? Sure, but those aren’t usually practical either. )Consider instead; 

sport shawls 

-For one thing, it’s actually DESIGNED to be worn to atheletic activities. Archers tuck hems into the collar of their shirts so they don’t get in the way, and track runners pins (ill get to this bit later) them down into the shirts to prevent flyaway bits and to stop them from getting slapped in the face. It’s breathable, stretchy, presentable without being attention seeking. 

Bawals 

In a pinch, bawals work just as well-as long as you specify that they are COTTON. Unlike the shawl, which are rectangular, bawals are SQUARE, and thus easier to manipulate, fold and pin down. If you wear it right, they carry an equal aesthetic value to shawls, and come in plenty of pretty patterns as well. 

2. I’m not sure about the USA, but the girls I know wear this underneath the headscarf;

Does it kinda look like a beanie? It sort of works like a beanie too. Hair is slippery. It tucks in any extra hair you might miss just by wearing the headscarf, its harder to pull down and on the event the shawl DOES fall down, your hair is still not exposed. It protects the ears-which is important even on a daily basis, because pins, headphones and any other headgear that might pinch them. It comes in plenty of designs, including ones that has open backs to allow long hair and ponytails. 

3.SPEAKING OF PINS; I’M TALKING ABOUT THESE BAD BOYS;

BROOCHES 

though , i suppose most of y’all are most familiar with safety pins, right?

what’s the difference? Well, if your oc/character is an athlete, it’s actually LEAST likely they’ll be wearing SAFETY PINS. They’re cheap and super easy to buy in bulk, true, but they also SUPER easy to wear out even with the smallest amount of strenuous activity. Between the three of ‘em, I’d put the brooches as the best option to wear in battle because 1) it has a large surface area, thus hurts less when pressed on with heavy items, which includes bag straps and weapons, (pins are sharp and can poke you painfully);  and 2) more secure-the latch is covered by the gaudy jewellery above, and theyre usually smaller and tighter. Stays on the stubbornnest, even when headscarf is pulled. very roughly. I’m saying that even the cheapest brooches will allow the shawl to be ripped apart before even letting it go. 

3. They probably ponytail their hair. Because Come On, guys.

Anyway it’s been bothering me and I just thought if yall could bother knowing the difference between skin tones for POC you could bother with muslim practicalities too. Or something 

[elizabethanism]

“You have to be very fond of men. Very, very fond. You have to be very fond of them to love them. Otherwise they're simply unbearable.”

Marguerite Duras, Practicalities

[selfcarepropaganda]

These infographics were written and posted by Miriam on the UK Mutual Aid facebook group, to help UK residents advocate for themselves to utilities suppliers. The relevant Ofgem regulatory guidance can be read here.

PREPAYMENT METER FACTS

Fact #1: Your utility company can’t keep you or put you on a top-up meter if it puts you at risk of harm – for example, if you rely on electrical medical equipment, need heating for pain management or have agoraphobia.

Fact #2: If you have an ankle tag you can ask to switch to a standard meter, so you don't run the risk of not being able to charge it, or breaching parole by going to a far-away top-up shop.

Fact #3: Your utility company should give you a loan if you can't top up. This is interest-free and paid back through your meter. If they won't, it may be worth changing provider. This is sometimes called "discretionary credit."

Fact #4: If you can't safely reach your meter to top up, your energy company should move it free of charge or offer you an alternative (smart top-up or a standard meter).

Fact #5: While some people find it easier to budget on a top-up meter the tariffs are more expensive. It's worth checking the difference before you switch to one, or asking for a standard (credit) meter if you're already on one.

Fact #6: If you have a private landlord or rent from an agency, you shouldn't need their approval to have the meter changed unless it says so in your tenancy agreement. However, if you are in social housing, you always need to ask for consent.

Fact #7: Some food banks offer fuel vouchers. It's worth checking if you can't pay for your top-ups.

[mournfulroses]

He was a violent lover, with a roughness at once controlled and wild, at once terrifying and polite.

Marguerite Duras, tr. by Barbara Bray, from “Practicalities,”

[sabinewren77]

It’s the privileged presumption of some fans with fantasies about me that makes me not ship. Who’s going to take care of the baby when I have to go on a mission? Hera flies the ship. You trust Zeb to babysit an infant? Who’s the babysitter? Mom? Really. Drop her off on Mandalore as there are shots overhead? Humph.

[selfcarepropaganda]

For anyone living below the poverty line in London, UK

Just found this rapidly-growing facebook group that calls attention to reduced food around London, to get more people fed for cheaper and tackle food waste. Thought I’d share in case it helps anyone. ReducedFoodLondon

[mournfulroses]

You're always more unreal to yourself than other people are.

Marguerite Duras, tr. by Barbara Bray, from “Practicalities,”