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Fai_Ryy
Stranger Things
$LAYYYTER
Jules of Nature
The Bowery Presents
I'd rather be in outer space 🛸
oozey mess
Origami Around
we're not kids anymore.
titsay
"I'm Dorothy Gale from Kansas"
PUT YOUR BEARD IN MY MOUTH
trying on a metaphor
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@thepapercarousel
Debating silently showing this to one of the flight attendants while boarding
I SHOWED IT TO MY FLIGHT ATTENDANT WHEN HE GAVE ME MY COOKIES AND HE LAUGHED SO HARD HE TOOK MY PHONE TO SHOW IT TO THE OTHER FLIGHT ATTENDANT
I don’t know how you got a good grade in being a passenger on an airline but that’s a totally normal thing to achieve and I’m not seething with jealousy at all.
the comments on this banana bread recipe go crazy
for everyone in the notes asking for the recipe, i found it, it's this one:
Put those ripe bananas to use in the best banana bread recipe ever. Moist and delicious, it's easy to make—one bowl, no need for a mixer!
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My brain: You have so many tight deadlines. So many things on your weekly schedule. So many important jobs. You have to get important work done!!!
My hands:
It's a
Canada Griffin
Oh, my, gods, I love him/her. But what kind of legs are those? They look like Deer legs to me. That and I’d like to point out this is also mainly a goose, so it’s not a griffin cause a griffin is a lion and an eagle, and it’s not a hippogriff either cause that’s a falcon and a horse. Opinions?
It’s none of the above, it’s legs are just the one animal. Also it appears to be a cat. In the legs department, I mean.
It’s its own thing
It's a
Canada Griffin
@elodieunderglass geese, but more threatening.
Haha thank you!
academic dishonesty is not something you can spin as moral lol i do not want to share a career field let alone a social sphere with a bunch of chatgpt using ass bitches
"you're just scared your diploma is going to devalue" i'm afraid you dumb bitches are going to become my colleagues and drag social services to hell
I'm afraid they'll become scientists and data that lives depend on will turn out to be wrong - and people will die.
I'm afraid they'll become engineers and sign off on bridge designs that collapse - and people will die.
I'm afraid they'll become medical professionals who don't know what they're doing - and people will die.
The assumption that academic dishonesty is okay is rooted in the idea that what you're learning to do doesn't matter.
Someone Please Help!
The Duolingo Owl is Going To KiLL me if I don’t translate this Japanese character i nthe next 5 mintues
Can Some One Please HELP!?
No.
PLEASE I BEG OF YOU
IDGAF if the women in my fiction are empowering or aspirational, I'm an adult, I don't need role models, I want the women in my fiction to be interesting, and if that involves being pathetic, hypocritical, amoral, or trapped in a delightfully dysfunctional relationship so be it
#'this is so illegal/toxic/unhealthy'#yeah bestie thats why im reading about it instead of doing it
Every time I see bullshit about women never EVER being able to beat men in any sport, I think about how in martial arts classes I, a cis woman, 5' 8" and 145 pounds, regularly beat the tar out of 6' 2" 230 pound cis dude weightlifters. One guy ragequit class. He came in cocky as hell and talking the standard bs line about how a woman simply never could beat a man in a fight because they're physically weaker and our instructor was like. Okay. Put the pads on you're sparring her. Yes, her, the one 4" shorter and 100 pounds lighter than you.
It wasn't close I beat the pants off that man, and others like him. I did it more than once. Some guys got humble and stayed. One guy got angry and stormed out.
And I think about that every fuck damn time I hear that bullshit, which seems to be all the fuck over the place these days. Oh, women are just fragile little soft delicate flower creatures who can't do ANYTHING and could NEVER compete with big strong manly muscular strong MEN.
I think about driving that dude into the mats and seeing the brutal reality of this big dude's misogany meet the realization that a woman was beating his ass literally that second, that none of his strength could stop the fact that I'd just hip thrown him facefirst into the mats and that had I actually connected with the axe kick to his neck I would have crushed a bunch of important shit and he could not stop me, and his whole psyche collapsing like a dying star in that moment.
Anyway, don't ever fall for it, ladies, and there's absolutely no goddamn reason to get your knickers in a twist about trans people in sports.
I have a friend who is tiny and 5'2" and she regularly takes out huge men in jiu jitsu and giggles when they tap.
Questions to Ask Before Renting an Apartment
100+ Questions to Ask Before Renting an Apartment
I’ve moved a lot in the last 10 years. I’ve lived in tiny dumps and large “luxury” apartment complexes. Over the years I’ve encountered a number of problems and surprise amenities. This is my checklist when I am looking for a new place to live. Feel free to send me questions you ask. I’ll add them here.
General
How much is the rent?
Do they need a security deposit? How much?
Do they need first month’s rent? How about last month’s rent?
How long is the lease?
What is the penalty for terminating the lease early?
Is there an application fee? How much?
Are utilities included?
Can you sublet?
Do the people in the rental office seem intelligent / seem like they care?
Who does apartment maintenance and how do they handle it? Are they on call 24/7?
The Apartment Building
Are the floors wood beam supported or concrete? (bouncy/not bouncy)
Central Air? Radiators? Electric Heat? In wall AC? AC at all?
Elevator?
Smoke alarms? Carbon Monoxide Detectors? When were they last tested?
Where do we go if there is severe weather?
Sprinklers?
Alarms tied to Fire Station?
Do windows open?
Does the roof leak?
Are the windows drafty?
What condition are the floors in? Is the carpet soft/clean? Is the hardwood splintering?
Has the apartment been professionally cleaned after the previous tenant moved out? Does the complex pay for this service, and who do they use?
What were the last tenants like? How long did they live there and why did they move out?
Is there enough closet space?
Where will you store your vacuum cleaner?
what is the policy on trash disposal? Is recycling available?
Where will you store your bicycle?
Can you have a grill on your balcony?
Does the fireplace work?
Can you control the heat?
Can you have a real Christmas tree?
is there a screen door slide on the balcony?
Does the slider lock securely?
Is there a peep hole on the door?
How do you let someone into the building?
Can you monitor the front door / lobby from the apartment?
Can you paint the walls?
Am I allowed to hang pictures with nails?
Am I allowed to have overnight guests?
Who do you work with or recommend for renters insurance? Is it required
Do they allow pets? How about fish tanks? Is there a pet fee?
Do they allow water beds?
Is there a storage room? How big? How much does it cost?
Is there laundry in the building/complex? What is the cost?
How and where are UPS/FedEx deliveries left?
Will your couch fit through the door?
How about your box spring?
Kitchen
Gas or Electric Stove?
Kitchen sink disposal?
Kitchen Sink sprayer?
Microwave included in kitchen?
How old are the appliances?
How loud is the dishwasher?
Bathroom
Is there a bathtub or just shower?
Does the bathroom vent effectively?
If the bathroom door is open, can you see the toilet from the living room?
Are there enough towel racks in the bathroom?
Is there enough shelf space in the bathroom?
Are the vanity lights bright enough to shave cleanly / apply makeup effectively?
Home Office
Are there enough outlets to plug stuff in?
Is broadband/DSL available?
What cable company services the city?
Can you have 2 phone lines? (separate fax line)
Parking
Is parking included?
How much for a parking spot?
Is it assigned?
Permit from city required to park?
What about guest parking?
Who plows the snow?
Is it tandem parking and will you have to coordinate parking times with the other tenants?
Neighborhood
Do you get cell phone reception?
Car insurance rates higher/lower?
When is trash pickup?
Near public transportation?
Near a grocery store?
Near a gas station?
Walking distance to a bar?
Are there sidewalks to run on?
Is there a health club? Does it suck? When is it open? Can you bring a guest?
Is there a pool? Does it suck? When is it open? Can you bring a guest?
Are there tennis/basketball/volleyball courts? Do they suck? When are they open? Can you bring a guest?
Is there a playground? Is it safe? Is it near a road? Can you hear it from your apartment?
Is the area fully developed? Are they going to put up a new building across the street and ruin your view?
Is it easy to get to a highway?
What are the traffic patterns during rush hour?
Is the apartment address easy to find?
Are there good take-out places nearby?
Where is the nearest cleaners?
Where is the nearest 24 hour drug store?
Where is the nearest House of worship?
Where is the nearest Wal-Mart?
Where is the nearest laundromat?
Is there a history of theft, vandalism or other crimes?
Potential Nuisances
How much noise comes through the walls? Are they party walls?
Do headlights come in the windows from passing traffic?
Do street lights shine in the bedroom windows?
Can you hear people in the hallway?
Can you hear the elevator?
What are the other tenants like? (look at the cars in the lot)
How noisy are they?
Do they have children?
Do kids live upstairs who will run around early in the morning on weekends and wake you up?
Are there students living in the building?
Are there businesses across the street that open early (before you want to wake up) and make a lot of noise?
Is there an intersection nearby that causes traffic to back up with the result of people honking their horns in front of your windows?
Can you hear traffic from nearby roads/highways?
Do airplanes constantly fly over your roof?
Can you hear the guy who lives below you snore all night?
Are there bugs?
Is the building old and require constant maintenance?
Do the people with the balcony below/above/next to the apartment smoke? Does that smoke come into the apartment?
Do the people with the balcony below/above/next to the apartment sit on their balcony on their phone constantly?
Is there a bar across the street that has live music at night? Do they leave the door open so the whole neighborhood can hear the music?
Are there dogs nearby that bark constantly?
Are you near a park that will cause people to take your parking spot and turn around in your driveway?
Is the apartment on a street that is a commuters’ shortcut?
Have there been mold or mildew problems in the apartment or adjacent apartments?
Tips
Avoid the cheapest place available. There will be riff-raff, dents in your car doors, broken beer bottles, and screaming kids.
Questions to Ask a Landlord
August 7th, 2006 by aptsherpa
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It happens to all of us: we think of a thousand questions the day after looking at an apartment, and wish we’d had better presence of mind in the moment. Here’s a list of questions, loosely categorized by topic that you may wish to ask a potential landlord about your apartment. Remember to ask questions respectfully and refrain from gasping at any answer, even if it seems outrageous. If this isn’t the apartment for you, just move on. If you’re not sure you understand the answer to a question, don’t hesitate to rephrase or ask a follow-up question. This list assumes you’ve already actually seen the apartment and don’t need to ask the basic questions (where in the complex is it located?, how many bedrooms/square feet?, etc.). Keep in mind that this list designed as a guideline to help you remember to ask about what’s important to you. It’s not a litany of questions you must ask in every situation.
Business Matters
When is rent due? Is there a grace period?
What are the late fees? When do they take effect?
How should I pay rent? Can I pay with cash? With a credit card?
Is rent collected at the office?
Are any utilities included in the rent?
What is the approximate cost for utilities that are not included in the rent?
Do I need to set up my own electrical or other services?
Are utilities charged to individual apartments or averaged between residents?
How long have you been in business? Do you manage other properties?
Where can I submit a complaint about management or maintenance, if I have one?
Are there any move-in specials on rent? Any special gifts for new tenants?
Do I get reduced rent if I refer a friend?
Maintenance Issues
How large is the maintenance staff?
How do I file a request for maintenance services?
How long does it usually take for services to be completed?
How does management staff handle complaints about maintenance?
What are your most common maintenance requests?
When is the last time the unit I’m looking at was updated or remodeled?
What modifications do you make to units between tenants?
How do you handle pest control? What are your most common pests?
Does maintenance ever enter apartments without giving notice?
Community Affairs
What types of people live in the complex?
Does management organize any community events? What types?
What facilities are offered (pool, gym, business center)? What are the hours?
Do I need passes to use these facilities? Can my guests use these facilities?
How often do you update your facilities? How often is the pool cleaned?
How can I submit a request to have the facilities cleaned or updated?
Is there a community bulletin board or other way for residents to communicate?
How can I report problems with another resident? How do you handle such issues?
What is the most common complaint by residents about other residents?
Are there many children in the complex? Are they well-attended?
Are there community baby-sitting services?
Parking Problems
How is the parking situation?
Do residents have assigned spots?
Do I need a parking pass?
Can I get covered parking? A garage?
Are car break-ins a problem?
Is the lot monitored by cameras?
Safety Issues
How safe is the apartment?
Is the community gated? Does the gate open with a code, a card, or another method?
Have you had any break-ins in the past year? How did you address them?
What is the most common safety complaint of residents?
Do the windows lock? Can I have my windows barred?
Does the door have a deadbolt? Can I have one installed?
How can I verify that you’ve changed the locks between residents?
Tip: contact the police department to get complete information about crime in the area. Landlords will likely try to downplay any criminal incidents, but the police should have full statistics on any situations that have happened in the area. They should also be able to let you know if any registered sex offenders or other tracked felons live in or near the apartment complex.
After asking all—or even just some—of these questions, you should have an excellent idea of whether or not an apartment is for you. If you haven’t exhausted the landlord (which you might if you go through all of these questions in order!), feel free to ask follow-up questions regarding any topics that concern or interest you. Do keep in mind that this list is to help you remember to ask about particular subjects; don’t just become a drone reciting a list of questions. At the same time, it is a landlord’s job to answer questions and convince you that you want to live in this particular apartment. If you don’t feel that the person you’re talking to is truly receptive to your questions and concerns, you may want to move on—even if the answers to some questions were acceptable. When you’ve gathered all the appropriate information and learned how your potential landlord deals with people, you should be able to decide whether this apartment is right for you.
An important tweet
This is such a "common sense" way of putting it. Everybody memorize this for spitting it back out whenever needed.
[Tweet by Evan Urquhart @e_urq
You don't have to be that gung-ho on trans rights to realize that a world where girls' genitals need to be inspected before they can play any sport is worse for girls than a world where once in a while there's a trans girl on a girls' team]
vaseline is op for fucked up skin but its texture stat is dogshit
we aint putting that on the chart, chief
yes the fuck you are if you have any respect for its inventor
OKAY FINE JESUS
tags like this remind me that this is the only social media site where I'll ever truly belong
actually how many significant female characters fitting this archetype can u think of? and i mean their arc and role being actually substantial
Women don’t really get these arcs as much as men, but it does remind me of this quote.
#genuinely: this is what further research into the famous 'marshmallow test' showed#it wasn't that kids who were able to delay gratification were more likely to be successful later on#due to intrinsic qualities#it was that kids who had a stable upbringing were more likely to be successful#and ALSO: those kids had trust that their caregivers would keep promises#which is WHY they were willing to give up one marshmallow now for the promise of two marshmallows later#kids who did NOT have trustworthy caregivers#or who were in a fundamentally unstable situation#DID NOT have that trust so they wanted their one marshmallow NOW#same deal here i think#it's not that Gen Z is bratty#it's that they have no trust in the system and no faith that promises will be fulfilled#and frankly i do not blame them -@cicerfics
Rory
being a humanities major who’s friends with stem majors is so funny because you’ll ask your friends what they’re doing today and they’re like “UGH it’s so stressful i have to stabilize the reactor core for my nuclear power midterm and then i have to build the supercomputer from i have no mouth yet i must scream for my electrical engineering homework :/ what about you” and you’re like “oh well i have to read a fun little book and write an essay about gender.” and they still think you have it worse
Being a stem major who's friends with humanities majors is ALSO funny bc you ask what's goin on with them and they're like "oh yeah my day's pretty good! I only have to read 50 pages for this one class today and half a book for another one. It's much better than last week where I read three books and wrote a 10 page paper about their overlapping motifs for one class while also researching a niche period of time that our library doesn't have any resources on. How's it been for you?" and you're like "oh I have a lil packet of fun math puzzles due tomorrow." and they look at you like you're carrying the weight of the universe on your back
This is your reminder that just because something falls within the skillset you've practiced, so you can do it and you don't find it particularly hard or stressful relative to other things, it doesn't mean it isn't actually hard work you should be proud of yourself for accomplishing!
this applies to writing and art, too
why does this have 32k notes? it’s just a picture of a knife in a ranch bottle, is there some unspoken joke that 32 thousand people share? what is going on here, i dont get it. it’s just a fucking picture of a knife in a ranch bottle. is there some spiritual connection people have to this picture? is there some ominous and mystical reasoning that this has 32 thousand notes? do people reblog this because it makes them look like some indie blogger? or is there just something funny to this? someone please explain
no one tell him
This has come on a bit since 32K notes, proving that Tumblr appreciates a really pointed observation.
"Love me in a gay way" [4:04]
