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I think it’s disrespectful when you playing a radio station and they play the version of a song that doesn’t have Nicki Minaj

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when ur comfy in bed like: to pee or not to pee

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STOP KILLING US

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this post is for anyone who feels a little lost right now. maybe you don’t know what your path in life is yet. maybe you hate your job. maybe you’re still in school and you’ve changed your major three times. maybe you’re confused about what it is that you want. maybe you know exactly what you want but have no idea how to get it. 

you will figure it out. you are not dead yet. you are going to figure your shit out. i believe in you. 

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7 Simple Ways To Say “No”

1. “I can’t commit to this as I have other priorities at the moment.” This lets the person know your plate is full at the moment.

2. “Now’s not a good time as I’m in the middle of something. How about we reconnect at X time?” This lets the person know it’s not a good time. However, you also convey your desire to help by suggesting another time (at your convenience). This way, the person doesn’t feel blown off.

3. “I’d love to do this, but …” This is a gentle way of saying no. It’s encouraging as it lets the person know you like the idea but I can’t take part due to other reasons, such as prior commitments.

4. “Let me think about it first and I’ll get back to you.”

This is more like a “Maybe” than a straight out “No”. If you are interested but you don’t want to say ‘yes’ just yet, use this.

5. “This doesn’t fit with what I’m looking for now - but I’ll keep you in mind.” Sometimes it is just best to turn the person/ offer down. Otherwise, the discussion can drag on and on.

6. “I’m not the best person to help on this. Why don’t you try X?” Again, sometimes it is best to say you’re the wrong person to help etc. If possible, refer them to a lead they can follow-up on instead.

7. “No, I can’t.” The simplest and most direct way to say no.

Source: http://zenhabits.net/say-no/ (Abridged)

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MITAM posters 🌾Part 2

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Read about each victim of the Orlando Pulse shooting here. Remember their names, their faces, and their stories.

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American Muslims Send A Powerful Message Of Solidarity To Orlando Victims

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Van Gogh museum in Amsterdam, surrounded by 125k sunflowers. You’re allowed to take home as many as you want.

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A 13 year old girl watches the news and the footage of crying mothers will stay with her forever. A 14 year old boy hears the words “hate hate hate” and stifles the part of him that just wants love, love, love. The 15 year old girlfriends are afraid to hold hands at school the next day, but every time they brush up against each other it’s a whisper of “you are not alone”. The 16 year old boyfriends skip school and sit in a deserted park and talk about the future they’re worried they won’t have. The 17 year old girl bites her tongue when someone calls her a boy, because everywhere around her are reminders that she’s not safe. An 18 year old girl can’t express her pain in front of her family, so she sneaks away to a candlelight vigil, and when she starts crying she is comforted by a much older woman who has been to so many of these she’s lost count. Throughout the world, “it could have been me”, “it could have been us” is whispered behind closed doors. Throughout the world, “It could have been stopped!” is shouted into megaphones. Throughout the world, “We deserve better!” is cried out in despair.

Julia Gorst @virginiiawoolf (via virginiiawoolf)

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friendly reminder that this blog is a safe spot for lgbtqia+ people especially during this time

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I LOVE THAT FEELING WHEN YOU LISTEN TO AN OLD SONG AND YOU DON’T EVEN HAVE TO THINK ABOUT THE LYRICS THEY JUST KINDA COME OUT

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Enough is enough || Orlando, June 12, 2016.

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please give me a reason to live

all the beautiful colours of the skies - pink, gold, blue, orange, sometimes all at once

new films and your favourite actors and actresses

new songs from your favourite artists

new seasons of your favourite tv shows

new video games and books and scientific discoveries

the crunch of autumn leaves under your feet 

the feeling of warmth when you walk in to a warm room in the middle of winter

climbing into your nice soft bed after a long tiring day

watching the clouds drifting 

the chance to see what will happen in the future

listening to amazing music which you can feel in your heart

your favourite songs, artists, films,books, foods, smells

a chance to see all the beautiful places 

poetry and literature 

making a difference, no matter how small 

the feeling of accomplishment after getting through something

the feeling of a soft breeze on your face

driving in a car with the window down

nice coffee shops

strangers who you can smile at and brighten the day of

people who you can be around and brighten the day of

flowers and their different colours and aromas

you’re helping all the plants by breathing

you can bake cookies and cakes for yourself and others

so many people love you

journalling and writing 

the moon glowing, never leaving, to help you feel less alone

the stars illuminating the night. their ancestors created you

rainbows after a storm

lying in bed at night while there’s thunder and rain all around

you can inspire and help so many people

all the people who can inspire and help you

feeling the sun’s warmth on your face

soft warm sand and sparkling oceans

delicious food

the first bite of food after being hungry

writing with a brand new pen

beautiful hairstyles, make up and clothes you could wear

you can learn anything you want, any language, subject or instrument

travelling to all the pretty places

fragrant tea, coffee and hot chocolate

chocolate !!! 

the aroma of freshly baked bread and pastries 

soft fuzzy animals who you could cuddle and take care of

all shells, postcards, flowers, train tickets, and anything else you love that you can collect

all the memories that you can preserve

all the art you can create

all the atoms and cells in your body who all work really hard to keep you alive

doughnuts and pizza and birthday cakes

fireworks and all the exploding colours in the night sky

you can take so many beautiful photographs

writing letters and sending gifts

receiving handwritten letters and gifts

somewhere out there so many people care about you

bird songs in the early morning

lifelong friendships

internet friendships

libraries and the smell of books

smiles, laughs, hugs and kisses

all the meaningful conversations, friendships and relationships you’ll have in the future

gardens, ladybirds, butterflies and bees

the chance to prove everyone wrong

you impact on other people so much more than you realise

being able to laugh and smile and feel alive

sadness and sunsets

happiness, fresh starts and sunrises

dreams and wishes

a chance to be happy again 

a chance to be stronger and wiser and kinder than ever

oversized sweaters and hot water bottles

running free in flower fields

all the little things which mean so much

long walks with someone you love

the euphoria of finally understanding something

all the kind people who are out there 

all the kind people who you will meet

exploring forests and special places where there’s no one else apart from you to enjoy

the ability to move, run, walk, bike-ride, swim, jump, dance, sing, hear, taste, see, feel

you are loveable and you are beautiful 

you matter and you’re important and you deserve to live 

+ thousands more 💛  

There are so many beautiful things out there. This will all pass. You can get through this. Please don’t kill yourself.