#Senior Isolation

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[bonetrousledbones]

Can you tell us your the reasons for why you like Papyrus? (I’m sure you’ve did this before xd, but I always enjoyed rambles about Papyrus. Hope you’re well!)

oh it is 100% his whole loneliness thing. growing up i was a chronic friend group hopper all the way from kindergarten to 8th grade and then by high school that didn't work anymore so i just kinda didn't have any genuine friends for basically that entire 4 years. so hyperfixating so hard on a character who's basically completely centered around that struggle helped me feel a bit less hopeless about it. the funny thing is i think pre-undertale papyrus actually had more friends than i did back then but like its the little things

that's why this fic that i'm gonna plug again hit me so hard tbh. shit sucks when you're trying so so hard to be friendly and engage in other people and then you get to a point where you have to realize they're not at all interested in returning the favor, even if they're not overtly rude about it or anything, they just don't care to get to know you any deeper than surface level convenience and it gets real hard to not let yourself get angsty about it lmao

i do think that while sometimes i wish i hadn't been given such free internet access as a kid i'm still really lucky that i was able to be exposed to undertale when i was. it's such a unapologetically hopeful game that i'm sure it absolutely impacted the way that i think about things today in terms of optimism and the ability to turn bad situations around, and papyrus plays a huuuge part of that entire message. if it weren't for him, i'm honestly not sure if i would've had the drive to keep trying to connect with other people even when it didn't work for so long.

so tl;dr thank you funny little skeleton man for constantly reminding me that making friends is still possible even when your demeanor is frankly weird as fuck. sometimes you just gotta keep truckin until you find your people even if it takes a while

[dykehayleywilliams]

[fumblingmusings]

Absolutely obsessed this evening with the European nations trying to rank themselves in order of precedence as the Pope did in 1504 and imagining which nations in particular would have absolutely rankled at their placement and who was above them:

Spain and France forever switching places in the 16th century depending on how fat the Habsburgs were at that moment, the argument of France being the eldest daughter of the church and yet unable to ever get a leg up on the Holy Roman Empire, and England arguing that they should be equal to Portugal were all rejected.

Became moot following the Reformation ofc, but even now, I bet some of them still get into stinking arguments about something as benign as who gets to enter a room first.

[amethysttribble]

It’s actually really funny that Jae-ha (25) considers Hak to be the ‘other adult’ in their group, when Hak is literally 18 years old

[kaustic]

feeling nostalgic

[listen-to-the-unheard]

A Silent Symphony: How Trees Communicate...

Trees are more than just solitary giants. Beneath their still exterior lies a hidden world of communication, an intricate network that allows them to share information and resources with remarkable sophistication. This "language of trees" is primarily facilitated through their root systems and fungal networks known as mycorrhizae.

Trees use their roots to interact with fungi, forming symbiotic relationships where fungi supply nutrients to the trees in exchange for sugars produced through photosynthesis. This network, sometimes called the "Wood Wide Web," enables trees to send signals to one another. For instance, when a tree is attacked by pests or diseases, it can release chemical signals through the network, warning neighboring trees to bolster their defenses by producing protective compounds.

Additionally, trees can exchange resources through this network. For example, a tree in need of nutrients can receive aid from more robust neighbors, ensuring the survival of the forest community. Some studies have even suggested that older "mother trees" play a central role in nurturing younger saplings, distributing resources to support their growth.

This subterranean communication system is a testament to the cooperative nature of forest ecosystems. Far from being isolated entities, trees exemplify the strength of interconnectedness, thriving through mutual support and shared information.

Understanding this silent symphony allows us to appreciate the complexity and resilience of natural systems, emphasizing the importance of preserving these ancient networks for the health of our planet.

We indiginous folk have been listening to the unheard for many thousands of years. The vast majority of Na hullos cannot hear it. Sadly, some of our own can no longer hear the symphony. Through acculturation, they have become deaf and blind to the 'original instructions' of our Earth Mother just like the Na hullos. This makes me sad. I have no idea how it can be changed.

[elegyofthemoon]

me: ohhh maybe ill be able to leave early bc its the weekend then i can chill and do some extra studying ^7^

the new guy who is a little too eager to teach a student: 🤭

[zarovich]

👉👈👀 self destruction time?? for me???

[athetos]

If I wanted to describe my desired appearance, it would be that I want to look the way “unprotected sex with multiple partners” by against me! sounds

[bunkernine]

society if hoo had them at uni age and the lost trio went to chb and chiron is like "how tf are ANY of u alive and unclaimed". wilderness was just community college.

[subsequentibis]

i feel like i say this every few months and don't act on it but uh ohhh i might legitimately need a new tablet

[seoafin]

i don’t know why i’m dumping this in your asks so i apologize i’m advance for this mess. i started uni this year in september and i swear it’s been the worst 2 months of my life. i’ve made NO friends, i’m not that excited about my program (although i can cope with it) and i have no motivation to do any studying at all. i know i need to get my act together but my self control is so bad i wanna just curl up in a ditch and doomscroll my life away. despite all the free time i have with not studying, i don’t find other ways to be productive and do hobbies that used to be happy. i’m so severely co-dependent on my 2 friends who go to different schools and spend almost all day talking to them instead of doing anything. i’m literally writing this as i have a midterm tmr and i’ve done next to no studying for it. i just feel like i’ve hit a wall in all aspects of my life and not sure how to overcome it AT ALL. the midterm tmr is for a class i’m taking which i need to get a certain grade if i want to end up majoring in that specific area, which i want to, and i know it’s important and i shouldn’t act like this and i need to get it together but i’m so scared of how much i don’t care for anything at all rn. sorry for dumping this but if you have some advice at all please free to answer but i also think this might be uncomfortable to talk about so no worries if it gets ignored🫶🏼🫶🏼

on a side note i adore your blog and love all your insights and opinions on whatever you’re talking about. you’re super well spoken and it’s easy to see how intelligent you are!! i hope ur having a great day/week/month/year.

hiiiii i hope your midterms went well!!!!

you need to get yourself together RIGHT NOW. not to be unnecessarily serious but if you don't start developing semi healthy studying habits and add structure to your schedule, these habits will follow you. don't throw your efforts away into the gutter like that!!! you got into college!!!! that's huge!!! honestly the biggest thing that helped me was leaving my apartment/dorm and studying somewhere not in my. there needs to be research done on why i feel 1000x more productive sitting in a cafe and working than i do at home, but it works. go to the library and work there! going out and getting some fresh air always makes me feel better. as for friends i know people always talk about joining clubs, so i won't repeat myself. personally i made my friends by going to school sponsored events and talking to people. college is soooo hard. and it's lonely not just for you but a lot of people!!! it's easy to stay dispassionate but you gotta move past it.

don't be afraid to invite people out!!! and if you do, make a date and time immediately. don't just say 'oh we should do this' but actually agree on a time and date. get it done. also people like to be remembered and thought of don't be afraid to text them!!! yes not everyone is going to want to be your friend. it's okay to be hurt. but don't let that stop you from reaching out because i promise someone will want to be your friend too.

[darkwood-sleddog]

Sorry to be heavy on main but people love to talk a big game about helping “vulnerable populations” when really they mean the visibly homeless. You ask them what we can do for vulnerable adults living in unsafe environments that are a home or place that is not visibly publicly and they throw their hands in the air and go “well there’s nothing that we can do if they don’t want help.”

Okay so you want to force homeless people from their encampments into pretty little boxes designed to house them but when it comes to a senior citizen whose home is physically falling down around them, living in waste we’re just gonna let that happen? We put together a task force to “help along” the homeless people living in their cars that stop along our town green to take advantage of our free wifi, but do nothing for the people actually living in this town? It’s hypocritical as fuck.

You don’t care about vulnerable people, you only care about the ones that affect your physical viewpoint.