let the sun shine

Alex. 23. Teacher. I'm not mature enough for this.

[buttermilk-thegoat]

Don’t read the comments on this article. The kid did it because he was learning about how teenage girls suffer from depression more than any other age group, and didn’t want any girls going home feeling sad on Valentine’s Day. Ofc half the comments are like “what an EPIC playa, bet he got some action after that hahaha” or “why do these special snowflakes need a handout like this” or “what kind of Richie Rich kid” (chocolate company donated the boxes after learning why he wanted so much) Like… why is humanity like this

[reachmouse]

THIS BURNS MY BACON, LET ME SHARE WHY. 

At the school where I work, we had a similar lovely Valentine’s moment: 

One of our seniors bought hundreds of roses on Valentine’s Day. Every girl in every grade got one; there were enough left over for staff and extras for others who might want one. This is our library bouquet. 

One year ago, our school lost a student to suicide. As Valentine’s Day was approaching, this sad anniversary was all our student body was talking about and remembering. This senior student decided to try to lift us up from that narrative, and literally fill the halls with flowers. The surprise was carried out flawlessly – even his own sister didn’t know what he was about to do. 

I have rarely seen a happier school holiday. 

I’ve seen EXACTLY those comments on social media about what happened with us, and about similar gestures from high school students. Lots of “spoiled kids with money”, lots of “this is just to get laid”. 

I don’t think this diminishes my senior student or his gesture at all, but it diminishes us when good things happen and we turn around and reduce these moments to their most cynical interpretation. And that’s not even touching on what it says when people feel the need to belittle younger people for trying to do good; the kids can’t catch a break from some people.

Can’t we take sweet things at face value the way we do all the darkness out there lately? 

[fierceawakening]

News flash some boys are kind.

Shouldn’t be news to ANYONE but a lot of people sure like to act like it’s utterly shocking.

[skellydun]

what if I wasn’t tired all the time imagine the possibilities

[awed-frog]

Just had my nth conversation with someone about mask-wearing today - yet another well-intentioned moron who was like 

‘But the virus is gone now’ (it isn’t) 

‘But the mask is uncomfortable’ (ventilators are worse)

‘But you’re young, you won’t die’ (having this thing could impact my health for decades to come + it’s my responsability to protect those who’re more vulnerable than I am because that’s how society works)

‘But are you going to live in fear for the rest of your life’ (taking concrete safety measures actually helps me feel more in control and less worried)

‘But are you going to give up everything and stay inside like a rat’ (no, but I’m definitely going to decide what’s worth risking my health for, and shopping for bread rolls is not very high on my list of literally-to-die-for activities)

‘But what if they never find a vaccine’ (then we’ll get used to the situation just like we got used to a thousand other things like seat belts, bike helmets, and increasingly weird true crime podcasts). 

I know it’s tiring to have people call you paranoid all the time - but you’re right and they’re wrong. Check the news, keep a safe distance from others whenever possible and keep wearing your mask!

(Btw that thread is full of interesting stuff.)

[trickster-archangel]

‘But what if they never find a vaccine’ (then we’ll get used to the situation just like we got used to a thousand other things like seat belts, bike helmets, and increasingly weird true crime podcasts).

+ it’s my responsability to protect those who’re more vulnerable than I am because that’s how society works)

[latenights]

no offense to me or anything but what the fuck am i actually doing

[boyapologist]

#2020 mood

[fibu-deactivated20231205]

[anotherrandomblogon]

Fear is not consent

[nigerian-empress]

I WILL REBLOG THIS FOREVER. F O R E V E R

[blueymoons]

For those in the back;

FEAR IS NOT CONSENT

[mtfautoandrophile]

it’s so fucked up when you see something you KNOW is a portal to somewhere but you can’t figure out how to activate it. this is the most frustrating feeling that plagues modern man.

[catsuggest]

[gatheringkeepsakes]

I’ve seen this post easily 12 times now and EVERY TIME it’s just a different cat looking at a different door. 

[chickenfarmersan]

[tvandfilm]

THE LOVEBIRDS (2020) dir. Michael Showalter

[reginaa-phalange]

[baguetttes]

this is how false information on tumblr works

[toastbutteregg]

[boredpanda]

Heart Vs. Brain: Funny Webcomic Shows Constant Battle Between Our Intellect And Emotions

[primacdonaldsgurl-blog-deactiva]

HEART AND BRAIN IS OFFICIALLY MY OTP

[rocktheholygrail]

[whitepeopletwitter]

[firelord-boomerang]

Admiral Zhao is so embarrassing. His main enemies were an angsty 16yo, a fun loving 12yo, and some fish. And he still lost on all counts.

[whats-a-reading]

Classic feel good post. When I feel bad about myself I just remember that I could never sink to his level.

[girlwithseriousproblems]

Not diagnosing a child doesn't mean they won't notice they're different. It just means that instead of thinking "I'm struggling because I have autism/adhd/anxiety/depression/schizophrenia", they will just conclude that they are struggling because they are stupid, weak, annoying, unlovable, etc.

[thedogist]

Cody, Labrador Retriever (10 y/o), 11th & W 4th St., New York, NY • “She’s 10 but going on 20 – she’s been an old soul since she was born. She guards our home fiercely, which is a guarded apartment building. She’ll eat anything, anytime, anywhere. The stuff that’s come out of her… I don’t want to get into it.”