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Urgent: @ashraffamilynew needs to pay rent and get a tent.

Last updated: Nov 13

Vetted list #328, gazavetters #74

Gfm: Paypal, Google Pay, credit/debit

Ashraf needs €11,280 in his campaign to pay for rent this month. After that, he needs ~€13,380 to buy a tent just in case the family get a sudden evacuation order and need to move urgently.

Details (needs and campaign):

Needs (in order of priority):

Note: Bank fee unknown and assumed to be 20%, so below values subject to change.

November's rent: €350 → €500 including fees → ~€11,280 in campaign

Tent: €1,500 → €2,100 including fees → ~€13,380 in campaign

Basic necessities for baby Yamen (milk and diapers)

Campaign details:

This campaign is for the 3 members of the Almughanni family: Ashraf, his wife, and their son Yamen (~11 months old)

The initial goal was evacuation, but the Rafah Crossing is currently closed and the family now depend on the gfm to survive.

They lived their lives under siege but were displaced after their newly built home was destroyed in Oct 2023.

They've been renting a room for 9 months and need donations to pay for this month's fee.

The next priority is a tent just in case they're forced to evacuate on short notice.

Other funds go towards necessities for baby Yamen, such as milk ($30) and diapers ($50)

[deepestdelulu]

Autumn is slowly creeping up on us, and so is the beginning of the new school year; finding motivation in a repetitive day-to-day life can be challenging, so why not try to romanticize it a little? <3

Make Pinterest boards to visualize what you would like your school year to look like.

Have a proper morning routine. Great way to reduce stress! I should start sleeping more hahaha

Bring a snack to school. So you don't get hungry in class and lose focus.

Aesthetic study ambience. There are very nice streamers on twitch and other platforms which you can study with.

Get some new school supplies. Something that matches your aesthetic! :)

Make playlists with songs that help you focus. I like lofi or classical music, depending on my mood.

Try not to fall behind. Do your homework in time so the work doesn't pile up.

School is not a fashion show? Well, now it is.

Bring a book to school. My favourites are police novels.

Make your bed every morning before school. Then, your room will feel a lot calmer when you get home.

Drop fake friends. Let's be real; toxic friends ruin the vibe.

Start a journal. You can write about your day at school.

Pretend you're in a movie. I always imagined myself at Gilmore Girls show; it helped me a lot <3

Light Candles while studying. It creates a super cosy atmosphere.

Study in small cafes and enjoy a tea or coffee. vibes.

Join a club so you can meet new people and make friends. I still looking for one that matches my vibe.

Take notes in class. Taking aesthetically pleasing notes helped me a lot and can be so much fun!

Add jewellery and small accessories to your outfit. In case you wear a uniform :)

Watch shows that motivate you. Like Gilmore Girls or Gossip Girl!

Study dates. Meet up with your friends and study as a group.

Take more pictures. I love taking candid photos through out the day!

I might make a part two if I get some more ideas but as always, feel free to add more suggestions in the comments! <3

✩‧₊*:・love ya ･:*₊‧✩

[identitty-dickruption]

the problem with "I need to criticise myself to prepare for other people criticising me" is that it fails to account for the possibilities that a) nobody will criticise you, or b) the people who do criticise you are not people you value the opinions of anyway. I know it feels like a good defence mechanism, but at the end of the day there is a high chance that you're just being mean to yourself for no reason. consider this

[hangsawoman]

[moonstoast]

you can hate yourself all you want but the world is beautiful and it welcomes you

[petaltexturedskies]

Anaïs Nin, from The Diary of Anaïs Nin, vol. IV: 1944-1947

[defectivegembrain]

No you cannot fix your entire life at 2am. Go to bed.

[healing-is-cool]

You are going to laugh until your stomach hurts again. You're going to be in awe of a sunset. Watch your favorite show while you eat your favorite food. Find money on the street. Discover a great band you haven't heard of before. You will find your way back.

[cocofetti]

Some of y’all act like basic manners, general human decency, and kindness to others is SO MUCH emotional labor. I don’t like that shit.

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Gazavetters #63

I could be either oldest or third oldest depending on how you slice things, so I know this isn't always cut and dry. But what position are you and do you think it effects how you interact with people in general?

And, while you are here, please share and donate for Mahmoud and his family. He's been trying to raise money since August and still hasn't reached $10,000, dispite being on here night and day trying to get help for his family.

Vet (#190)

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Nov 14 Palestinians who contacted me recently

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This post will NOT be updated unless a mistake is spotted.

Note: 'sheet' refers to the Verified Gaza Evacuation Fundraiser spreadsheet.

@steadydreamenthusiast: #133 on @/gazavetters sheet → gfm: €3,623 / €100K

@ghadafamily: #6 on @/gazavetters sheet → gfm: €4,560 / €20K

@noor509: vet → gfm: $46,827 USD / $80K

@olagaza1: vet, #205 on sheet → gfm: $64,566 USD / $85K

@samaayyad15: vet, #43 on @/gazavetters sheet → gfm: €29,502 / €45K

@freepaleatine95: vet → gfm: $55,810 USD / $70K

@children-gaza: vet → gfm: €14,343 / €22.5K

@mohmoud-j: vetted by association → gfm: $24,098 USD / $60K

@ahed-family2: vet, vet → gfm: $5,392 USD / $40K

@basel1995s: #214 on sheet → gfm: CHF8,775 / CHF60K

[deepestdelulu]

30 Things To Make Life Unforgettable

Appreciating life is one of the things I´ve learned this year, small things, happy moments... All of them are valuable for who we are as well as who we will become. However, we are not conscious of what we have, all the feellings we are experimenting and the opportunities we are losing for doing other things (such as being on our phones 5+ hours). I hope this list helps you making life a little bit simpler.

Walking in the rain. In my city rains a lot, so I´m not going to propose you going to the beach, since I can´t (obv you can do it), we have to adapt ourselves to what we have, and rain is one of my favourite things, I used to hate it when I was younger tho.

Spend your day in a cozy cafe. Not only can you have a coffee, but you can also read, study and be productive. The bes part is that you are experimenting new things, being productive and having fun with a hot coffe/tea.

Put your phone away. Be present babe, this is all what we have, you want to live your life, don´t you? Then start doing it, of course you are not going to live advemtures everyday, but at least you can try it. :)

Learn new things. It will never be a waste of time knowledge.

Be more passionate and intense. Who cares if you are too much? It only matters what YOU want.

Trying new recipees. I didn´t use to be a big fan of cooking, but I tried it few months ago, and let me tell you, all I do naw are bisquits for people I care.

More museums, more art gallery. I´ve always wanted to give mysterious girl vibes (I´m a yapper but introverted at the same time) you can always try reading in a museum.

"For the plot" mindset. My friends and I sometimes play saying yes to almost everything, just to see hwo things develop. It´s very fun:)

Bucketlisting. In a world of consumerism no one can scape

Trying something new. I started dancing, and I feel so energetic.

Learning to be alone. I do have a post about it :) go check it after this one.

Candle+Sweater=Coziness. Scented candles, my bff in autumn/winter.

Book annotating. It helps focusing, you can go through your notes after it and in my opinion creates more powerful bonds with the story and you.

Old classic books. Culture girls are the hottest.

Cooking your own meals. It's such a simple and sweet act of self-care. You can also try making your own Jam or something.

Doing things that you enjoyed as a child. My favorites are horse riding, swimming, baking, and bubble baths.

Buying flowers for yourself. It doesn't have to be an expensive and fancy bouquet, just some pretty flowers for your room.

Doing your nails. I like red wine ones, makes me feel like a vampire!

Taking more Photos. You can also buy a cool vintage camera (I recommend looking on eBay!) to make it more aesthetically pleasing.

Trying crochet, knitting, or sewing. I'm trying to crochet a sweater for my dog right now, haha.

Planting a plant. I tried to plant an avocado, but it didn´t grow as i expected, although i´ll keep trying it

Making plans with your friends like going on a picnic. You could plan some themed picnics like cottagecore, homemade food from your culture, strawberries, and so on; also a great opportunity to take some pictures!

Do volunteer work. Tried it last year, it was so fun to learn new skills and meeting new people while trying to make world better.

Writing a diary. Writing down things that have happened and looking back at them feels really lovely to me.

Writing letters to your friends. Letters just feel more personal than text; you can also keep them as a memory.

Dressing in a way that makes you feel happy. Wearing outfits that make you feel confident will definitely make life better.

Petting stray cats. I love cats.

Starting to collect something. You could collect something small like jewelry or postcards!

Playing music in the background while doing stuff. I can't stop listening to the lofi girl stream on youtube, haha.

Going on gloomy walks in the Forrest. Name something more comforting. I will wait.

Please feel free to add more suggestions in the comments! <3

✩‧₊*:・love ya ･:*₊‧

[silvrrsun]

Biggest fumble in the history of every dimension

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Gazavetters #217

URGENT APPEAL! HELP ME SAVE MY FAMILY FROM THE HORRORS OF WAR

Hello everyone,

My name is Aya, and I’m reaching out from Gaza. I am addressing you after a complete year of a devastating war that left disastrous impacts on our lives. I led a good life along with my family that was once happy, but things took an ugly turn since war eruption. Despite difficulties, we managed to cope somehow. Yet, it has been a complete year of fear, anxiety and lack of certainty, and this isn't ending anytime soon. For this reason, we have decided to evacuate Gaza and start over in a new place. I love my hometown. I certainly do, but the survival of my family is at stake! I am appealing to you to help me save my family by raising the necessary funds to safely evacuate Gaza. You are kindly invited to read my story as I try to explain in simple words unexplainable feelings of misery, desperation and bitterness.

Sweet home, no more

At first, we were forced to leave the comfort of our house in order to seek refuge in a safer place. Well, it turned out that there's no thing such as a safe place in Gaza and, sadly, our sweet home was damaged. To a small family, like us, home means everything. It means safety, comfort and love, but no more!

A complete turnaround

A complete turnaround

Before war, we enjoyed a comfortable life. Our house was fully equipped with the latest gadgets. Everything we needed was just a click away. Yet, we have gone through a complete turnaround. Since the beginning of the war a year ago, we had no power supply, no water, and no cooking gas! We are literary a century back in time. We use wood for cooking and heating, stand in lines for water supply and manually move water from very far places.

Aya

It's me. I loved cooking, graphic design and reading. Yet, all of this sounds now like a distant memory. The war has effectively killed my passions, as all I am thinking about in the meantime is the safety and survival of my family. I worked as a content creator, studied to be a professional graphic designer and had big dreams, but sadly they are all gone!

Dad

My father, Ayman, worked as a respected computer engineer at a big tech company. He loved his work, but sadly, he doesn't work anymore as the company stopped operating in Gaza. My father suffers from high blood pressure, and I am seriously worried about his safety and health, considering the shortage in medications and healthcare services in the war-torn Gaza. My father is also occupied by our safety and survival which increases his illness. Being responsible for a family of five members isn't a small feet in normal conditions, not to mention in wartime.

Mom

My mom, Eman, is my sweetheart. Despite the challenges, she took care of us every single day for over a year of displacement. Regardless of the challenges, she kept on supporting us without complaining. However, I am increasingly worried that she might collapse under this unbearable pressure.

Granny

My 85-year old granny is the most vulnerable person in our family. she is chronically sick, and the lack of medications and healthcare only makes her condition even worse! My granny, who barely walks, is displaced over and over again and is forced to move dozens of kilometers every time we get displaced.

Ahmad

My brother, Ahmad, worked at a big tech company and was preparing to get married. He had a promising future and a great career ahead, but all of his dreams have vanished in the dust of war. He lost his job. I am really worried about his safety as he is growingly depressant!

The line between safety and peril

To safely evacuate Gaza, we need to travel through Rafah border crossing, which increasingly represents the line between safety and peril. However, we are asked to pay a huge sum (7,000 USD per person) which we cannot afford, as the war has drained our savings. That's why I decided to turn to you for help. Please, save our lives. Your donation, no matter how small, can decide our safety.

[biscuithoney]

The sillies!

They know Zane, they know...

Based on an interaction between me and my friends.