#Balancing the Moon

[coochiequeens]

Ladies today do something just for you or your education.

A Room Of One’s Own Day is a momentous occasion that falls on January 25 each year, and we’re going to help you celebrate. Do you know that the book by Virginia Woolf which was the inspiration behind this holiday is more than 93 years old? A Room Of One’s Own Day celebrates the privacy of having one’s own room and is also symbolic of independence. It also reminds us that it is the privileged who have their own rooms and that we can appreciate and look after what we have. It also reminds us of the ongoing struggle for females to receive an education.

HISTORY OF A ROOM OF ONE’S OWN DAY

Adeline Virginia Woolf, one of the most influential writers of the twentieth century, was born on March 25, 1882. She was the seventh of eight children born to Julia Prinsep Jackson and Leslie Stephen. Her father is said to have been the one who inspired Woolf to take up writing as a profession.

Woolf began writing in 1900. In 1912, she married Leonard Woolf, and the couple set up the Hogarth Press, which would in the future be the publishing house that released most of Woolf’s works. Her written works are said to be the inspiration behind modern-day feminist movements, and it continues to inspire young women to be independent. Though Woolf has written several masterpieces, her most famous essay is “A Room Of One’s Own” which came out in 1929. It dealt mainly with the lack of freedom of expression of women in those times. It advocated access to education for women. This novel played a key role in inspiring the feminist movements of the 1970s.

Though the exact origins of A Room Of One’s Own Day are not known, this day has been celebrated annually by millions as a day to celebrate independence and self-sustainability. Some might take the day in a literal way and celebrate it by decorating one’s own room or simply enjoying the comfort and privacy of one’s own room. Others might take it figuratively and observe this day by shutting the metaphorical door to things they are no longer interested in and celebrating independence.

HOW TO OBSERVE A ROOM OF ONE’S OWN DAY

Do something creative in your room. Your room is your kingdom. Let out your creative skills and give your new room a new look. Add new furniture. Paint the walls. Make posters. Clean your room. The idea is to renovate your room and take it to the next level.

Share it on social media. Let everyone know that you're celebrating this day. Take pictures of your room after you have refurbished it and post them on social media. This will inspire many others to celebrate this day.

Read a good book about women. Many of the rights and freedoms today’s women enjoy are new. Read a good book about the struggle and the amazing women who led the fight.

5 FACTS ABOUT THE NOVEL “A ROOM OF ONE'S OWN” THAT WILL BLOW YOUR MIND

It was made for Cambridge student societies. Woolf wrote this essay based on two papers she read for two student societies in Cambridge.

Judith was a fictional character. Woolf invented the fictional character of Judith as the sister of William Shakespeare.

It had lesbianism. One section of the book deals with a fictional female writer's relationship with another woman.

It faced criticism. The book was criticized for the sensitive content and also because many women felt that women of color faced greater prejudice and discrimination, which was not covered in the novel.

It was adapted into plays“Balancing the Moon” (2011) was one of the many plays adapted from this novel.

WHY A ROOM OF ONE’S OWN DAY IS IMPORTANT

It allows us to appreciate the freedom of having our own room. Having a room of our own is a luxury that we often take for granted. Many people in this world either don’t have a roof over their heads or are sharing a house with others. This day allows us to appreciate the luxury of having our own rooms.

It is symbolic of independence. A Room of One's Own Day is symbolic of standing on our own and being independent. This day figuratively reminds us to have our rooms, that is, to be self-sufficient and not be dependent on others.

It reminds us to close the doors to things that are detrimental to our well-being. A Room of One's Own Day is a reminder that we need to close the door to people, and also things, that are toxic and hinder our growth and success. It is a day to be introspective and clear out the junk from your metaphorical “room”.

[cupophrogs]

“Just breathe, little tadpole.”

Omg is that DCA art? In MY dead blog? Who’d-a thought?

[carpethedamndiemdejavu]

[loudclan-clangen]

Thinking abt how the kits would have absolutely zero grasp on the concept of mortality and death and how they'd be really confused on why their parents are upset and where Mothtree wen't :^)

Hi friend, I don’t want to be like a major downer but… Rosehipkit is VERY sick. She and Dogwood, more than any other kits, absolutely understand the concept of mortality and death in a way that they should not have to.

[itsahotminuteinbetween]

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something something hair holds memories

(this is for my ppt au)

the context is that Earth had a minor flashback in the first two weeks that made her uncomfortable being in her own body, but because there aren't any spare parts for her in this dimension (and because Eclipse refuses to let her make any impulsive modifications while he's around), the only change she could think of making was cutting her hair.

Eclipse walks in on her and tells her to put the scissors down and waits until she's a bit more present to ask if she actually wants her hair cut.

She does. So he cuts it. Because it's synthetic hair, it can't actually grow back, so she's sort of stuck with it short. But she's happy with it, so it's probably fine

[epicfroggz]

this is them to me fr

[j-esbian]

hey do we think garfield the deals warlock was actively inoculated, or did he just show up one day already knowing what tf was up

[caitlynmeow]

I know it was yesterday but happy birthday to my precious baby boo I love you so much my Cassandra 😘

[demigraysons]

don’t get me wrong I’m a big fan of the narrative implications of shauna “repression regent” shipman disliking when jackie calls her shipman and never saying anything, but I also think it’s just as likely that she doesn’t hate it, never hated it, and is just lashing out because the familiarity of the name brings her guilt to the surface.

[coyoteclan]

I'm a little late to the party but man. What a cool cat huh

@fallenclan's Lee as a (not so quick) warm-up :)

[euphorictruths]

Portal Of Change- Baljinder Bharaj

[ch3micallyinsane]

I NEED more dragon books. None of this dragon rider bull crap. I need books about the DRAGONS. As main characters. Because this is the only kind of literature I can get into. Whoever gets me into my next dragon series I will draw you a fricking picture!!! Pls

[punksocks]

I’ve been on a crazy journey of self discovery this year and I’m about to say the most Capricorn thing I can say- I’ve learned that if folks aren’t on your level you don’t have to make yourself smaller to match them you can just keep it stepping and the Divine will match you up with the right folks at the right time

[ihaveanartblognow]

Sailor moon!

bonus! + a panel i still really liked

[bloodmoon-sky]

who took my moon?!?! 😠💢

[cloudclangen]

Something's cooking...