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mothstiel · 2 months ago
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suburban gothic because of how much i hate it here (inspired by things seen on my drives home)
- you have been driving down the same street for six minutes. you’ve passed thirty houses and they all look the same.
- kids are at a street corner selling lemonade, but as your windows are down and you pass them, it sounds almost like they’re shouting in demonic gibberish.
- the speed limit has been dreadfully slow despite the numerous complaints.
- the shopping district next to the mall looks like it is about to fall apart, but nobody cares. everybody shops there anyway.
- the pastor at your local church looks vaguely different every time you see him.
- the deer watch from the forests towards the outside of town and do not run when approached. you’ve never seen them move.
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roninreverie · 2 years ago
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Just thought you all should know, I call the checkmark step the
"Tech of Success"
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bulliness · 1 year ago
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A part of Pixlriffs post on his efforts to strike in solidarity with Palestine. There's more to the post (this is only the first paragraph) but I wanted to give props to him for acknowledging Gaza at all. A lot of creators and celebrities much bigger than him have said absolutely nothing, so seeing someone who could easily ignore the genocide and continue on as normal be open about his support for Palestine is refreshing :)
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lilliths-httyd-blog · 1 year ago
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Fuck it. Earthquake Drill/PSA time.
If you see this post, AND:
A: You are in a setting in which it is socially acceptable for you to do so without reason, i.e. you are alone in private (pretty much the only acceptable setting actually XD)
B: You are capable of doing so without causing yourself pain, discomfort, ailment or inconvenience due to a disability, injury etc.
Drop, Cover and Hold
Move no more than a few steps - the fewer, the better. Move away from any tall objects like bookshelves or TVs which could hypothetically fall on you.
Immediately drop to the floor, onto your knees. This controlled fall will prevent you from being knocked to the ground by an actual earthquake and gives you more control over your movements as well as faster reaction time. You want to avoid being knocked down by an earthquake where at all possible.
If there is a sturdy desk near you, crawl and get under it. If not, stay where you are, so long as it is a safe place.
Cover the back of your head and neck with your hands and form the turtle position, like you'd do in a tornado or if a nuclear bomb went off.
If you are under a sturdy table, keep your neck covered with one hand and use the other to hold onto one of the legs of the table if you can. This is a critical in an actual earthquake, as in a strong earthquake the table will most likely move (esp if it has wheels on it). You have to be prepared to move with your table when it does so. If it is jolted to the left by shaking, you crawl to the left with it.
If you are NOT under a sturdy table, keep turtle-ing.
Stay in this position for 20-30 seconds if you are practicing, or until you are sure that the shaking has stopped in a real earthquake. Check that your surroundings are safe before standing up again and for the love of fuck be careful not to hit your head on the table on the way out.
If there's just been an actual earthquake, turn on the radio for further instruction. If you're just practicing, find out what station you should tune into in the event of an actual emergency. If your area doesn't utilise the radio as a means of post-disaster instruction, what the fuck??
Congrats! You just practiced what you should do in an earthquake. These steps should come to you automatically, you should know them by heart and be able to immediately leap into action when the ground starts to shake. If you don't, practice every now and then until you're do.
ALTERNATIVE STEPS:
If you have a disability, you should have your own set of personalised earthquake safety steps that you can take. These steps will be unique to you and your needs.
If you are driving, slow down, pull over and stop until the shaking stops. Stay in your car. After the shaking has stopped, you need to assess your own situation. How bad was that earthquake? Is it safe to continue driving? Are the roads damaged? Will emergency services need the roads to be clear? Before an earthquake hits, you should think about what you'd do in these types of situations.
If you're in bed, use your pillow as a shield for your head and your blankets to shield your body from flying glass, etc.
If you're on the beach, Drop, Cover and Hold until the shaking stops and then fucking run (DO NOT PANIC) as tsunami may be imminent. If the earthquake was light, you should be fine as the risk of tsunami is low, but get out of there anyway just in case. If the shaking made it hard to stand up or lasted longer than twenty seconds, get the fuck out of there as fast as you can because those are tsunami conditions, motherfucker. You need to reach high ground or be as far inland as possible. If you can reach high ground (at least 75-100 meters above sea level) within five minutes of running/walking, then go on foot. If there will be traffic congestion, go on foot. Only go in your car if it will get you to higher ground faster than running would AND if it will not cause congestion (e.g. your beach is in an area with a low population). Unsure? Go on foot. Do not enter alleyways or narrow streets unless it is absolutely critical to your survival and you can exit them again with haste. Best to stick to wide-open areas such as paddocks, fields and wide streets.
Your school, workplace and other facilities that you use will have their own specialised earthquake safety protocols. Follow the instructions of the authority figures in these settings. If you are in a supermarket or a similar retail setting, leave your trolley behind when you evacuate the building, I beg of you. You'd be surprised how many people (boomers) will throw hissy fits at having to leave their groceries behind in events such as fire drills and building evacuations. Please don't be one of these people.
Assess other setting you may be in and determine what you would do if an earthquake hits. As I live in earthquake-prone New Zealand, I've made it a habit of mine to assess the settings and locations that I frequent and determine the best course of action.
DO NOT:
Run outside. Running outside in an earthquake is your cheat code to immediate death. Falling signage, building facades, chimneys, scaffolding and other hazards could, and do kill people. Stay where you are. If you are walking outside a shop with a facade above the street and an earthquake hits, step away from the facade immediately.
Panic. Earthquakes are not the end of the world, they're just the ground having a bit of a rave. If you can react calmly and efficiently to take the appropriate steps, you'll be fine.
Seek shelter in your doorway UNLESS you are absolutely certain that it really is safer than the rest of the structure of your house. In all likelyhood, your doorway will be no safer than the rest of your house, and then there's the combined hazard of swinging doors to worry about as well. You'll probably be safer to just Drop, Cover and Hold. It really does depend on your house, and this is something that you will need to assess for yourself.
Go anywhere near fallen, exposed or otherwise sketchy powerlines, or just powerlines in general. Treat all wires as live at all times, even if there's a power outage.
Go near the beach shortly after an earthquake. Wait until you've received an all-clear from your local authorities before going near the beach.
Light candles. If your house uses gas for a stove, heating, etc, do not light candles, matches, lighters or anything which can produce a spark or open flame. Turn off the gas at the mains after any strong earthquake. You won't know if there's a gas leak in some instances. Best to get out of your house if a gas leak seems likely, or if you start to suffer the side effects of gas inhalation. And if you smell gas, turn it off at the mains if you can and/or get the fuck out. Only light candles when it's absolutely necessary (ALWAYS DEFAULT TO TORCHES/FLASHLIGHTS AND HEADLAMPS) AND only if you live in a house like mine where there is no gas usage, AND only if you are capable of extinguishing the candles at a moments notice. Best to only use tealights or candles with sturdy bases, and never leave a candle out of arms reach (never leave a candle unattended, earthquake or not). In general, avoid needing to use candles at all: have enough spare batteries for your torches to last until power can be turned on again (could be days or weeks).
Walk in floodwater, drink floodwater, drive in floodwater, etc. After an earthquake, you may experience flooding from ruptured water pipes, etc. I will be frank: This water may contain shit and piss in it. Also glass, metal, other harmful chemicals, a bunch of stuff. You can't see through floodwater due to its murky properties. There could be gators in there and you wouldn't know it. Don't touch it.
Open your fridge or freezer door. Food in there can keep for hours when the power goes out, so long as you keep the doors shut.
Go barefoot after a strong earthquake or if there's glass/debris etc. Find shoes, put the shoes on. Wear the shoes.
Also many other 'don't do's' but this post is getting too long so please go read up on these yourselves. What you should and shouldn't do depends on where you live. Go research it for yourself, it may save your life. Also put together both an emergency kit and an evacuation kit: you'll find plenty of guides online for how to construct these.
Earthquake safety is fucking important, and you should know how to react in an earthquake even if you are not living in an earthquake prone area - you never know when you're gonna be caught out, as fault lines can often remain completely unknown and invisible until they strike. I've met immigrants who have come to New Zealand from non-earthquakey countries and haven't known what to do (babe how do you come to the shaky isles and not know what to do if the ground starts to shake omg). Plate tectonics, volcanoes, explosions, meteor atmospheric entries (lol shockwaves), mine bumps, shitty ground infrastructure etc can all cause minor to severe earthquakes (or similar shaking effects). If nothing else, keep in mind Drop, Cover and Hold. That shit's lifesaving.
And yes I have a hyperfixation on these things, don't judge me. Kid-me grew up during/post Canterbury Earthquake Sequence, no wonder my ADHD ass started obsessing over these things.
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trulynamelessworld · 12 days ago
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Hey so after watching six episodes of The Handmaid's Tale I have come to the conclusion that we are approximately two steps left from it happening.
Look, the show practically gives a step by step guide. Look at the American election results, and the way Canadian politics are leaning. We're getting there.
So, heres what you're going to do:
Stash some cash: If you have extra funds, withdraw some. Stash it somewhere you would think to look that other people would not. Useful in all kinds of emergency situations.
Update your paperwork: My passport is expired, I should update that. In my case, I'm a dual citizen so I could get out of dodge fast if I needed to. Keep it somewhere safe with the cash. We're talking passports, birth certificates social security numbers, etc.
Keep physical copies: This is the digital age, but guard physical copies of what you do have closely. I have lots of cds and a cd player, pictures of me and my partner, books. Burning books is already a thing, I highly recommend purchasing books straight off of banned book lists.
Read up on your herbs: Its not witchy voodoo shit if it works. Theres simple stuff, mint tea for nausea, raspberry leaf for cramps, mugwort for you know what. Be careful, I am not saying this is safe, but it may be necessary. Also everybody likes a good cup of tea.
Bug out bag: For if you're really committed. This is a bag for survival situations, or if you have less than two minutes to leave your house. Read about it online. It should have everything you need (clothes, toiletries, food, medication) if you need to leave with what you can fit on your back.
Write: Keep written record about anything you don't want to forget. Journal entries, song lyrics, recipes, whatever. It does not matter, notebooks are something you can throw under one arm and go.
Powerful men are not your friends, religious leaders are not your friends, that acquaintance with questionable world views is not your friend. Create a close network of people you trust with your life. I'm not joking.
I am aware I sound cuckoo bananas to some of you and thats fine. I sound cuckoo bananas to myself. Women are losing agency, queer people are losing their lives, disabled people are being forced further and further under the poverty line. I check all three of the boxes above, this is reality.
If you have to pick one or two, pick Stash some cash and Update your paperwork.
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ventsesh24 · 23 hours ago
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Welcome back to…
Meaningful Reads Monday!
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This week’s selected books explore the following themes:
✶ Critical Thinking
✶ Power & Identity
✶ Transformation & Personal Growth
✶ Financial Literacy
✶ Crisis Management
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Quote of the Week:
“The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled.” – Plutarch
Song of the Week:
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Websites for Free Books:
•Project Gutenberg (www.gutenberg.org)
•Open Library (Openlibrary.org)
•Google Books (books.google.com)
•ManyBooks (manybooks.net)
•Internet Archive (archive.org)
•DigiLibraries (digilibraries.com)
• BookBub (bookbub.com)
Apps for Free Books:
•Libby
•Audible (Free Audiobooks Section)
•BookFunnel
•ReadEra
•Kobo Books
Don't let excuses hold you back from developing your skills and expanding your knowledge.
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labelleizzy · 3 days ago
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This speaks to me
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Image Description: A photograph of an exterior pole with a sign that's been attached with an orange zip tie cable tie. The attached light-orange note is a small laminated square reminiscent of an individually-wrapped slice of American cheese. It has a handwritten note in all caps. The text says: One day you will tell your story about how you overcame what you went through, and it'll be someone else's survival guide. End ID.
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pearlssis · 7 months ago
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how to be a fake extrovert 101:
1. Ask a vague questions (eg: what genre of books do you read?)
2. Do a follow up on that question (eg: oooh that's nice do you have any book recs for me?)
3. Leave the person on 'liked'/'reacted' for a few minutes while you draft another question (eg: movies? hobbies? any common context?)
4. Send reels/posts to them based on that common context to them
bonus tip: always add a msg/ question after you send the post so you that you leave the conversation open ended.
posting this here for my future self since I've taken pride in being a fake extrovert recently.
idk this post might seem like common sense but sometimes you just need a direction?
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menacewithawolfcut · 19 days ago
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reposting a self care survival guide by renqcomedy (tw/cw: suicide mention)
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themelanindigitalwave · 2 months ago
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inusmasha · 1 year ago
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Also like what sort of questions do y’all have about using herbs in your fanfic? Like what do you need to know? I wanna help! Lol!
Like how to prepare simple herbal medicine?
A list of flower meanings? The magical/symbolic meanings of herbs?
Herbs archetypes? What planet they are ruled by? Lore?
How to make your own medical kit? What herbs would help out in the wild both for eating and fighting off enemies?
Is your character a street medic?
Is your character named after an herb or plant or flower?
Do you need to find out what herbs would be helpful in your story??
Please ask me!!
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monarch-afterdark · 6 months ago
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After Dark Special Report: The Skull Island Survival Guide
Welcome once again to Monarch: After Dark, the digital gateway between you and the organisation dedicated to understanding and navigating this troubled new world we live in.
We find ourselves once again putting a pause on our coverage of Titans and other superspecies and talking about something a little different. Given our recent streak of covering the unique fauna of Skull Island, we felt it appropriate to make this special report about the island as well.
Speaking with those still around who have had firsthand experiences on Skull Island, as well as reviewing various notes and Monarch files, After Dark is proud to present the definitive Monarch survival guide for Skull Island.
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(Pictured above: Global view of Skull Island, taken by Landsat in 1973)
The Skull Island Survival Guide
Of course, it should be stated before we begin that Skull Island is now considered generally uninhabitable. A combination of a storm generated by Monster Zero in 2019 and the perpetual storm system surrounding the island ravaged the ecosystems and left the island desolate. While some species managed to persist, and others were rescued and relocated to Outpost 236 (formerly the Kong Containment Dome), the island itself has become an environment that has yet to be explored due to the hostility of the elements.
Now, to save a little bit of time, we won't spend too long on the process of getting to Skull Island. While a perilous task in 1973 that could well have spelled doom before making landfall, Monarch technologies have advanced so much that the perpetual storm system concealing the island from the outside world isn't as drastic a threat to expeditions as it could have been. So long as Ospreys or other aircraft deployed are well-maintained, you've nothing to worry about.
Travelling by sea to the island is a great deal more dangerous, even for our advanced oceanic crafts. Rough tides and large waves can wash away deck crews with great force, and fauna lurking in the surrounding waters can cause further menace. Prior to 1993, oceanic travellers would have had to contend with the mysterious Titan Kraken, who'd viciously destroy anything it came across. In the following years, particularly large Sirenjaws can be a problem if not properly avoided. Shocker Squids are another threat with the potential to disrupt electrical systems. Again, so long as you go in sufficiently prepared, nothing to fear.
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(Pictured above: Artistic depiction of a Monarch team jumping out of an Osprey)
Step One: Don't Trust Your Surroundings
As we've been exploring in our Superspecies History series, Skull Island is home to a diverse range of florafauna that have near-perfect camouflage capabilities, owing to their partial plant-based biology and physical characteristics. Skull Island is a place where even the ground beneath your feet may want to kill you, and as such extreme caution must be taken when navigating any of the island's environments.
Hank Marlow, a WW2 pilot who had been stranded on the island for nearly 30 years prior to his rescue in 1973, had seen much of Skull Island's horrors in his time there, some of which he and rival-turned-friend Gunpei Ikari had to fend against without protection from the native Iwi. When interviewed by Monarch regarding Skull Island's ecosystems, he had this to say:
"You know, it's all just...everything's nasty. Everywhere you walk that's not the village, some bastard's waiting to sink its teeth into you. Big spiders in the forests, massive fucking ants that sound like birds, mini islands with teeth...whoo, let me tell ya, you start to appreciate a good wall when you take a look outside on that island."
When navigating Skull Island, a constant watch must be kept on your group's surroundings. Front, back, sides, above and below, all possible angles must be taken into account. Technologies such as motion or thermal trackers, flares and other tools designed to help spot visually obscured creatures are part of the standard Skull Island toolkit.
Training protocols for Skull Island missions involve placing personnel through simulation experiences replicating the environments of Skull Island to test reaction times and reflexes.
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(Pictured above: Sketch by Stephanie Levallois, depicting a bird with fern-like wings and tail feathers encountered by Monarch soldiers)
Step Two: Stay Together
Safety in numbers is a general piece of advice that has existed for just about as long as humanity has. It's well known that your chances of survival shoot up dramatically so long as you are around others who are able to protect you. Someone in a group with their friends is less likely to be assaulted than someone alone, and similarly, someone is less likely to be singled out as a prey item if they are surrounded, instead of alone.
On Skull Island, this advice should be heeded more than ever. Breaking away from your party is an almost surefire way to land yourself in trouble and potentially be killed. Leading off from Step 1, staying close to your group can aid greatly in navigating your surroundings, and more pairs of eyes can make the job of watching out for creatures lying in wait far easier.
Plenty of Monarch expeditions to Skull Island have their own stories of those who broke away from the group or got separated at some point along the expedition, and how they met an untimely and often gruesome end. Even the 1973 expedition has such stories; while William Randa got lucky and was able to escape a battle between a Mother Longlegs and Mantleclaw, Jack Chapman met his end at the jaws of a Skullcrawler despite remaining put near his Sea Stallion.
A Monarch interview with James Conrad, former SAS tracker, yielded a piece of his insight when it comes to travelling through Skull Island:
"Even in groups, you can never be truly safe navigating terrain you are unfamiliar with. We got lucky, with the Iwi taking us in and providing shelter, but not everyone can say that. From my experience, there is absolutely no way anyone going to that island should be doing so alone, even for a second. My best advice, keep plenty of arms on your party. You're still food, but, with luck...you won't be the food that they want to go to the effort of eating."
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(Pictured above: Artist rendition of the Valley of the Fallen Gods, created by Zachary Berger)
Step Three: Beware the Boneyard
Out of all the different areas on Skull Island, none hold as much risk as the Boneyard. Also known to the Iwi as the "Valley of the Fallen Gods", the Boneyard was the original territory of Kong's ancestors, before it was overtaken and turned into the killing ground for the Skull Devils. With Kong the last of his family left, the Skullcrawlers formed a territory within the boneyard that nobody dares cross.
Both the 1973 and 1995 expeditions made their way through the boneyard, with the former facing disastrous loss of life when a Skullcrawler shredded through their ranks. The latter were more fortunate, though still had to take care to avoid a pair of Skullcrawlers patrolling the area.
The first piece of advice an expedition team would be told when exploring Skull Island is that the boneyard must not be approached. Even with our modern advances in weaponry, the Skullcrawlers remain a significant threat to human life. Nothing short of Kong himself can take down a Skullcrawler without expending a significant deal of effort.
Speaking with Houston Brooks, a survivor of the 1973 expedition who went on to become a significant figure within Monarch until his retirement in 2021, he had this to say when asked about the dangers of the boneyard:
"It's been so many years since that mission, and I still see it in my dreams. One second Randa was there, the next he was already halfway down a Skullcrawler's gullet...I still miss him. Even after we got Outpost 33 set up, we only ever went near the boneyard if we really had to. All I can say, is make sure you're armed to the teeth if you plan on going in. You'll need all you can bring, and then some."
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(Pictured above: Uncovered cave painting of Godzilla locked in combat with a Kong-like creature, with human spectators watching below, circa. 2019)
Step Four: Respect the King
Out of the advice given out in this guide, this step might be the only one that would no longer apply with the way Skull Island is now. While Kong has now relocated permanently to the Hollow Earth, he was the undisputed ruler of Skull Island for centuries. Nobody stepped foot on the island, his territory, without him knowing about it.
The 1973 expedition incurred Kong's wrath rather quickly by dropping seismic charges to map out the island's surface, disturbing the Skullcrawlers that lurked in the thermal vents below. He entered further conflict with the survivors of his initial attack, due to Colonel Preston Packard's crazed desire for vengeance. Luckily, he came to their aid when battling the Skull Devil and allowed the remaining survivors to be safely extracted from the island.
The 1995 expedition saw Kong come to their aid more than once. First, warding off a pack of Death Jackals that had attacked them upon making landfall. Second, killing a Sirenjaw that had been chasing them. Third, he came to the rescue of the Iwi village when a member of the expedition team used seismic charges to destroy the wall blocking the village from the rest of the island.
It's the one thing everyone coming to Skull Island would have had drilled into their heads by higher-ups; Kong must be respected. No action taken by Monarch on the island can be done that would cause Kong to become hostile toward them, for fear that it would lead to Kong not tolerating Monarch's presence on the island any longer.
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(Pictured above: Artistic rendition of helicopters approaching Skull Island, by Zachary Berger)
Concluding Remarks
Of course, this is just the speedrun of what Monarch have on file for exploring Skull Island. We could write a novel of all the advice, dos-and-don'ts, general tips and words of warning that are on the Monarch database regarding Skull Island, but we've just compiled the most essential tips that would have to be adhered to on expeditions.
Sadly, with how much Skull Island changed following the incident with Camazotz and the storm, there have yet to be further expeditions exploring the island. As of right now, there are talks within Monarch to commence a new expedition, but they are early stages. We will update with any progress updates as they come.
Until next time,
Monarch: After Dark
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singlesomethinginstyle · 24 days ago
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Day 5
What happens when you exit a life of confort and luxury and finally have to fend for yourself, all by yourself?
For many women who have been raised in relative comfort, this is like Rock Bottom. When you've hit rock bottom, there is no comfort zone anymore.
For many women, this is how they are cast out of their homes, families or social groups, if they fail to comply with the norm.
The idea being, to punish you.
To punish you for qanting to live life a certain way
To punish you for not complying
To punish you for not bending over n getting f$*$ed like they expect you to.
The reward for compliance against your betterment, from the system (your family, your community/clan, your village/caste, your social circles) is a life of comfort and relative luxury where you are rewarded with food, shelter, luxuries, socializing and inclusion, niceness/courtesy.
The punishment for standing up on your own or refusing to bend over, is to be cast out, often with very little money, power, sometimes personal belongings confiscated, your official paperwork hidden, and valuables withheld.
Negotiating your way out proves to be humiliating. Yet, don't shun this experience for it teaches you
- the true side of those who you thought you could count on
- your own inner resilience
- or even a degree of adventurous, cavalier detachment where you reject your luxuries in favour of standing up for youraelf with dignity.
Being cast out, rejected, socially ostracised, demeaned and bullied yet standing up for yourself is one of the finest tests of character strength you will face as an adult.
It is also the beginning of freedom.
So give yourself a pat on the back, pick up the pieces and get ready for the next stage of the battle - adapting to adverse circumstances.
Things wont be ideal.
You won't know where to go, and may call all those you hung out with or held dear, to help you. Some may accept to help, but others, especially if they belong to the same social grapevine, may reject you.
Even if you do take help, remember that their kindness has an Expiry date. There is only so long even the most patient of loved ones can endure helping you.
Keep your dependence short, while you look for a way to sustain yourself. It saves the relationship and won't strain your friend's patience.
Taking care of yourself at this stage requires two things.
1. Money
2. Food, shelter and clothing.(Roti-Kapda-Makan)
If you have never worked before, and have a smartphone, or access to a laptop or tablet, go and make a profile on freelancing sites like Fiverr or Freelancer or Upwork. Think of skills which can make you money - like the essay writing you did in school/college could become content writinf for someone. Make some work samples and a porrfolio, make a resume and send it out. Freelancing does not require you to be an adult.
Hopefully, you have a bank account of your own. If you don't, hurry up and get one. There are a lot of online banks like Fampay, Jupiter and Paytm where you simply need to put in your details, provide a Govt ID and set up an account. You can now start receiving payments for your work.
Another option, especially if you are a college student, is to work at a call center, asking for night shifts, which usually start in the evenings and go on till about 4 am.
These allow you to continue attending classes during the day. (Your folks may have cut off your college fees too. Remember to check the fee amount and start working for it right away, or write to your Unicersity Principal or Dean requesting a gap year).
Accumulate some money and find a hostel or a PG to move into. Remember not to milk your friends/relations' kindness when they allow you to stay with them. It is TEMPORARY.
The second part of your journey to independence requires you to take care of your food-shelter and clothing.
That means, adjusting to food that you arent used to, buying clothes locally off the street instead of in a mall or branded stores, and eating in small joints.
Moving into a hostel or a paying-guest accommodation, be it by yourself or sharing with a roommate, allows you to take care of food and shelter very cost-effectively.
Rooms can be found for anything between 5,000 to 15,000 rupees, with about a month's rent as a refundable deposit. And as long as you don't have expensive devices, sharing a room with someone is a nice economical option.
This is where your next test of character begins.
Endurance.
Suddenly the food tastes like crap.
Suddenly the water has a funny smell.
Your room may be damp, and the fan may not work.
You may be the choice of meal for enthusiastic mosquitoes.
Your roommate could be loud, or a slob, or in some cases maybe even a thief.
I don't think I need to spell this part out - keep your valuables under lock and key, or sell those said valuables for cheaper items and pocket the profit for future use.
Keep your clothes, valuables, paperwork and electronics ultra safe. Get a lockable trunk or a safe if need be.
Amd if you can, make friends with the other women around you.
You won't realise it now, but these women will become your first network, and an emotional support system that will last you a long time.
I am still in touch with some of the women I befriended while living in hostels, even though 10+ years have passed.
Cut down on the luxury and give gratitude for yoyr endurance, for the food, the shelter, the small joys and for those who gave you shelter, kindness and more at a time you needed it.
Be smart, be grateful.
Plan, plan, plan.
You will evolve, girl!
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apocalypse-lover · 2 years ago
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iambaggedsoup · 8 days ago
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wanna know how not to die now that the world’s going to hell in a hand basket? wondering what to read? who to listen to? how to help within your potentially extreme limitations? fearful as a marginalized person, or someone looking to help those communities? BOOM. Menagerie got you covered
Check out their Project 2025 Survival Guide to start regaining hope and formulating an actual plan immediately. it’s also a really great community over there if you’re looking for a wholesome, inclusive scene to join
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orphancookie69 · 1 year ago
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Cutthroat Kitchen: Survival Guide
I was recently watching Cuttroat Kitchen and came across a cute guide episode! Besides being a wonderful thing to have on hand for when the show makes an eventual comeback, I love this as a guide for life!
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Know Your Nemesis
2. Establish your dominance
3. Know your recipes
4. Shop and Awe
Get your main ingredient first
Avoid pantry paralysis
Get the three kings of the pantry (flour, sugar, eggs)
Have an alternative dish in mind
Shop-o-tage: hoard so your competitors can’t
Pantry shopping is a contact sport
Fill your basket: an empty basket is a stupid basket
Don’t get clock blocked
5. Bidding strategies
Bid in 100 dollar increments
Never get into a bidding war
6. Know the sabotages
mess with the ingredients
Mess with the tools
Mess with prep
Make a mess
Triple play
7. Check your opponents basket
8. Know What You Can Handle
9. Be Ruthless
First round is all about survival.
10. Know your environment
11. Beware the mid round sabotage
12. Steal their heat
13. Know your judges
14. Choose your words carefully
avoid rustic, deconstructed,
15. Judge: appearance, flavor, and does it remind me?
Second round only the strong survive
16. Gang up and conquer
17. Keep your dish
18. Don’t panic
19. Don’t get cocky
Third round: cat like reflexes and healthy bankroll needed
20. Expect the worst
21. Brush up on baking
22. Save your cash
23. The art of bluff
24. Evilicous = evil + smart
25. What is your victory dance?
What can you take from this and use a guide for life? I can think of a few but I love hearing from you guys! Who else loves this show?
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