Things for Reasons

Cass. 29. Humanitarian.Thinker. Enjoyer of Things.

[awwww-cute]

[blackandmildwithgod]

If you scroll pass this you don’t got ten dollars

[apollonne-deactivated20201016]

Need my $10

[apollonne-deactivated20201016]

Guys i literally just got tipped $10 at work

[undefindatawsome]

Guess I’ll give one of these a try. I usually just scroll past them.

[libraryjournal]

Library of Congress on Twitter

“ICYMI: Library of Congress announces residency program: apply in November: https://t.co/G3SuRUMiHT”

Fabulous opportunity for new librarians.

[undefindatawsome]

I don’t know if I would have been brave enough to do this when I first got my MSIS, but if any new librarians follow me, they should apply for this. It looks rad.

[wufflesvetinari]

if i had to watch my own damn state go red in the election y’all better turn a surprising amount of reps blue for me in the midterms

[wufflesvetinari]

i feel like i should add to this, because before i followed politics i thought that the midterm elections were essentially a consolation prize. and i really, really want people–especially young people–to know that this is not the case.

congress can make or break a president’s agenda. obama did not get to nominate his supreme court pick or follow through on a gazillion other things he wanted to do because a republican-majority congress stonewalled him. 

you know betsy devos’s confirmation is expected to be tied, right? pence will tiebreak in her favor, of course, but it’s a tie in congress because two republicans said she was unfit. just two.

now imagine turning….maybe…….three of them into democrats. imagine that. that is a majority of the senate. they can block a wide variety of horrible trump-things just be existing and voting the way you would expect a democrat to vote.

the house is tougher because gerrymandering, but it’s the same deal. trump is terrifying because republicans have a majority in both houses of congress who from all appearances plan to roll over for him.

you can stop that! we can stop that! turnout for the midterms is lower, and we have a demonstrable fired up group of left-learning voters. we just…..need to vote. the midterms are a big deal, i promise

[wufflesvetinari]

i just wanted to add that the (likely ongoing) healthcare repeal push was stopped by roughly three republicans each time, and it took them an age to come out with a “no” (and even then some of them made their “no” a bargaining chip as opposed to a firm stand. COUGH TED CRUZ COUGH)

but every single democrat voted no! add 3 democrats and imagine what would happen! friends, there would be so much more power here. i don’t think impeaching trump is necessarily the way forward but even if democrats want to they can’t right now–the republican-held congress would block it.

[undefindatawsome]

Just a reminder: Please vote in the midterm elections. Really, you should vote in all elections, especially your local ones because those are people who are able to make changes in YOUR community. Seriously. Know what’s going on in your community. It makes a difference.

[cali-cocaine]

this is good

[embyrr922]

I’d just like to add, see how they behave when they’re angry/frustrated/exhausted, and if you see something that concerns you, wait until they’re calm, and then talk to them about it.

My husband used to yell when he got frustrated, but after I explained to him that I found it upsetting, he stopped yelling and started consciously working on asking for help before he got to that level of frustration.

When I’m upset over something, or just in a bad mood, I tend to withdraw. My husband explained to me that it makes him feel like I’m mad at him, so now when I need some space, I’ll tell him what I’m upset about, or that I’m in a bad mood for no particular reason, and I need to be alone for a little while.

See your friends and partners at their worst, but don’t assume that their worst is immutable. If someone loves and cares about you, they’ll try to accommodate you to the best of their ability.

[ladylike-foxes]

^^^^ This is the best advice I’ve ever seen on this site, and it is so important. Communication is everything, and is 80% of the reason my husband and I have such a healthy, strong, and supportive relationship.

[undefindatawsome]

I’m still working on this, and I’ve been dating my partner for over four years now. Even when you’ve been with someone for a while, you should still put in the time to make sure you and your partner are getting what you need from each other.

[psychedelic-croutons]

These vines are my life

[lionesstaylor]

i am on the fucking floor DYING

[too-cool-for-facebook]

Let us watch as this man’s life devolves

[speakswords]

This video reads like this man has been placed under a curse and he is physically incapable of resisting the cup shuffle

[undefindatawsome]

Almost hurt myself trying not to laugh out loud at work

[undefindatawsome]

When older generations think they’re being witty by creating a hashtag about how to confuse a millennial, but I have to help the same patron rip a CD and rename the files every week because despite doing this for months he still hasn’t learned to do it himself.

[undefindatawsome]

When an older gentleman comes into the library, asks if you’re going to vote for Trump, and when you answer, “No,” he responds, “Well, of course. You have to vote for Hillary. You’re a woman.”

No. Just no.

[undefindatawsome]

I feel it. I feel the Cosmos!

I feel another move in my future. I don’t know how soon or how far, but a move is coming. It’s nice to know that I’m not the only one who has moved back to a place that I thought was home and had it be severely lacking in home. It’ll be time to search for home again some day, and I’ll be ready.

[undefindatawsome]

When is it okay to quit a job?

I started a job in August that is meant to be a one-year commitment. However, I accepted the job with the understanding that my boss would be open to input about our program, willing to adjust/accommodate for different work styles, and help me develop as an individual and professional. What she apparently meant, and what has been made clear to me during my time so far, is that she is open to input that gives her an idea she can brag about to others; she is willing to adjust others’ work styles to her own; and she wants me to develop into someone who will let her micromanage and control for the rest of this year.

I want to quit, but I’m feeling guilty about the idea of leaving early because I don’t want to negatively affect the other people in my program. Do I stay to help them? Or do I leave to help myself? Any advice would be appreciated.

[tj]

Accurate.

[undefindatawsome]

I’m not sure how I feel about this. I completely agree that straight up banning things doesn’t usually help anyone, but if a doctor has to approve my prescription for birth control, then there should definitely be stricter policy when it comes to background checks for guns.

[teethintheinkwell]

Hey jelly beans don’t forget when you’re working on your resumes that commissions 100% count as job experience! Label that shit ‘freelance work’ and name a few clients or projects! 

[teethintheinkwell]

freelance/commission skills:

- self directed - incorporating feedback - adaptable - satisfying client expectations - working closely with clients/ working one on one  - meeting deadlines - communication skills 

What counts as freelance work?:

- basically anything anybody asked you to do  - if it’s for a company or group name them  - if your mom or a friend or a stranger bought a painting or sketch from you they are an individual commissioner/client  (if your mom asked you to make something for her organization/club/publication/thing put down the name of that group as your client!)  - if you entered a contest with your work it was created ‘on spec’ (speculative basis)  - if you made work for free for a cause you believe in it’s ‘pro bono’ - sometimes personal projects are worth mentioning, it’s a ‘self initiated project’  TIP: if you worked and weren’t paid/weren’t paid a lot you don’t have to mention that you didn’t get $s

You don’t have to list every job you’ve done- go with a shortlist of the most exciting, while implying that you’ve done more!

If the job you’re trying to snag involves the art/design/the stuff you do, definitely make sure to include a link to your website, or a pdf portfolio! Make it easy to see your work! 

[undefindatawsome]

cantlivewithoutsunshine resources for you!

[man-arenas]

WARNING !!! http://wallpart.com/poster/ this website is selling illegally prints of my artwork upon which it has absolutely no property rights. Wallpart are scammers. They sell stolen artwork. DO NOT BUY!

Please share this post

[tohdraws-deactivated20181120]

I’ve seen a few artist friends’ works here. Please let people be aware of these scammers. 

[marpop]

OMGGGGGGGG……I have found the holy grail of #tea!!! This #organic #vanilla #dandelion from @RepublicOfTea tastes like heaven!!!! Not a spot of sugar needed, so fragrant, so soothing and thankfully #caffeinefree! Thank goodness I asked the server at @ShojinLove to tell me what kind of tea they had served me otherwise I would’ve never known. A tin of this stuff costs $20 but it’s worth it - buying now!

[undefindatawsome]

cantlivewithoutsunshine $20 is a bit much, but dang that sounds tasty.

[bitchevans]

Chris Pratt: Behind the scenes of Jurassic World

[undefindatawsome]

These gifs make my life. Beauty.

[buzzfeed]

A special celebration from Sir Ian McKellen and Sir Derek Jacobi❤️‍💛💚💜💙

[0xm-deactivated20170711]

 i have to rebblog this!!! <3

[undefindatawsome]

Always reblog

[whoopsrobots]

Consent is like a traffic light.

When they say ‘stop’, you stop.

When they say ‘maybe’, you get ready to stop.

When they say ‘go’, you go.

And like a traffic light, their signals are not optional.

For example, if they say ‘stop’ or ‘maybe’ and you decide to keep going, you will get hit by a truck.

MY truck.

I will run you over.

[undefindatawsome]

I WILL run you over.

[motivateyourselfeachandeveryday]

[fffddd09-deactivated20170610]

For my ladies! I never realized how tight my hips were until I started working out more. Everyone who works an office job and sits all day you’d benefit from these poses.

[undefindatawsome]

The number of noises that comes from my hips when I stretch is terrifying. I think I need these.