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sometimes, NO sounds like “umm”.
sometimes NO is the holding of a breath.
sometimes NO is screamed through a facial expression rather than a verbal negative.
sometimes NO is in the dead stare of someone’s eyes.
sometimes NO is in the back of our throat when we answer “Yes.”
sometimes NO is obvious to us but invisible to you.NO is not always verbal. communication isn’t always that easy.
before you have sex with me you have to earn it
take these two potatoes and this goat and bring them to the river valley where you will meet an old gypsy named madam zeroni. carry madam zeroni back up the mountain on your back and allow her to drink from the stream while you sing for her. she will give you a necklace of beads. return them to me to complete the quest.
Anonymous asked: I find the bi/pan line to be a bit confusing. I've always identified as bi, mostly because I never really had a clear perception of pan and bi was easier to explain to people. I am attracted to men, women, and those in between, but I do think I regard someone's gender (or lack thereof) when I become attracted to them (ie: there are things I find particularly attractive in men, or in women, or in queer/trans/etc ((but I'm not limited to those things)) so I guess I'm confused about my identity.
If you like labels, you sound more pan than bi to me.
As someone who isn’t bi or pan, I am not the best resource as to what concretely defines the two sexualities, although as both tend to be inclusive towards the genders to an extent, I think that one should identify more based on one’s situation. For instance: I have a friend, who is in a more conservative setting, with parents who are loving (with good intentions), but not really knowledgeable or open-minded about anything concerning LGBTQIA+. My friend is pansexual, but I suggested to my friend to come out to her community as bisexual, as her parents would be better at understanding her attraction. Bisexuality to these people is black and white, just being attracted to men and women only. Coming out as pansexual would require for her to explain to her parents about the different genders, and what it is to be trans*.
These people may have been okay with learning that their daughter is bisexual, but to learn that their daughter is attracted to not only makes and females, but also those with different genders or transgender males and females would be incomprehensible. (They are transphobic and in all frankness are ignorant of a lot of things). So, to wrap this little monologue up, I guess your sexual identity comes with what makes you the most comfortable, in the situation in which you live. Some people mentally cannot wrap their minds around the concept of pansexuality, so keep that in mind in case you choose to come out to them.
Anonymous asked: daAAANNIIEEELLLLLLLLLLLL YOU'RE SO AWESOME MERRY CHRISTMAS
Merry Christmas to you too! I hope you’ve had a wonderful holiday season thus far
This makes me so happy
10 Things Food Banks Need But Won’t Ask For
Some items are in high demand at the food bank and you may not realize it. Because they aren’t essentials, the staff doesn’t publicly ask for them. A survey asked volunteers what items people would be most appreciative of and we’ve listed the top 10 below. If you’re looking for an easy way to help out, pick some of these up while shopping and drop them off at one of our area food banks.
1. Spices.
Think about it. People who rely on the food bank eat a lot of canned food, rice, oatmeal, white bread, etc. They love spices. Seasoned salt, cayenne pepper, chili powder, cumin, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, oregano, basil and so on.
2. Feminine Products.
Can you imagine being worried about affording these? Pads, tampons, panty liners, etc. Recommended: Buy in bulk at Costco for donating.
3. Chocolate.
People don’t need it, but think about being in their shoes and how nice it would be to be given a chocolate bar or brownie mix along with your essentials.
4. Toiletries.
Grocery stores are great about donating surplus or unsold food, but they have no reason to donate toilet paper, tooth paste, soap, deodorant, shampoo, etc. Food stamps often don’t cover these.
5. Canned meats and jerky.
This isn’t true of all food banks, but some struggle to give users enough protein.
6. Crackers and tortillas.
They don’t spoil and everybody likes them.
7. Baby toiletries.
Diapers, baby wipes, baby formula, baby shampoo, baby soap, baby food, bottles, etc.
8. Soup packets.
Sometimes you look at rice, beans, instant potatoes, and cans of vegetable and think, “What do I make with this?” Hearty soup is a complete meal.
9. Socks.
From a former homeless person: “Socks mean the world to you. They keep you warm, make you feel like you have something new, and just comfort you.”
10. Canned fruit other than pineapple.
Food banks get a lot of pineapple donated. Their clients love it when other kinds of fruit are available.
And remember! Food banks love cash donations because it allows them to buy whatever they need!
And for the love of god don’t donate canned tomatoes. I can assure you everyone else on the planet has already dragged them out of the depths of their pantry and given them over. Nobody wants them.
As someone who relied on food banks for a good portion of both my life on my own and life with my family, I can definitely say these were the things we appreciated most!
(via spirits-up)
The girl who was my elementary school girl friend just got engaged and I’m sitting here single wearing a pug shirt and hamburger underwear
Just remember, u r someone’s dream girl
I’m a boy
Tumblr has made us forget that some people are actually straight
I’m gay
(via spirits-up)
I love Macy’s and Hanes commercials
They don’t sexuality anything, even in the underwear portions. The facial expressions of the models are just sort of like “yeah I guess that’s my crotch but really like whoa underwear now isn’t that exciting” and “sure I have boobs but hey look at those bras you know you want these bras so go to macys and buy them!”
I will no longer be following transition blogs. I can’t do it guys. I constantly compare myself to those in my place or just those who have transitioned and its not healthy for me. Im too busy comparing myself, beating myself up, and feeling so negative about myself that I don’t notice any changes…
nozu:
I wish I could hold the hands of all the teenagers that are being judged by their relatives right now at the table
(via trans-figurations)
This is beautiful, and so necessary. Thanks to Muslims Against Homophobia and LGBT Hate for drawing it to my attention!
(via gayqueers)
- Family: *insults my weight*
- Family: *insults my interests*
- Family: *insults my friends*
- Family: *yells at me for leaving my bedroom*
- Family: *insults my music*
- Family *judges me constantly*
- Family: you're being so rude why aren't you spending time with us I thought you loved the holidays