#nectarine: on personal

[nectarine-neuroticism]

saw something insane at my local schnucks (grocery store) today.

there was a group of 20+ or so people (range of ages, race, gender, etc.; but at least 50% were white) lined up outside the schnucks in the spot where girl scouts usually stand.

i was really tempted to record them, but i was worried somehow things would be flipped on me and i would be pinned as harassing them. (i was also really tempted to swipe the shit off their stools they had set up, but then they could have reason to call the ops and press for assault charges or some shit; i kept my cool).

i was leaving w/ my groceries and this one girl called me out, "ma'am? would you like a starbucks giftcard?" and i stopped pushing my cart to turn around and see if i was the person being talked to. i was like "what's the catch lol... for free?" to which she agreed and handed me the card. i spotted BUNCHES of giftcards on the stool and that's what the other people were handing out too.

mind you, i have been boycotting starbucks since... september, i think? idk, it was whenever i found out the ceo was planning on suing their WORKERS UNION for freedom of speech (which i later learned was speaking about palestine on their social media page); and regardless of what the cause was even about, once i heard about a corpco suing their fucking workers union, i was like i'm out this bitch. so, i was like... cool, starbucks that's not on my dollar? i'll take it.

right as i was about to, dumbly, say thanks and ask what they're doing it for, this girl was like (idr if it was 1 or 2) (1) "it's the cost of the life of a palestinian child" or (2) "it's at the cost of the death of a palestinian child." it was something along those lines, but it was loud around me and i was in shock lmao. i just stood there and blinked for a moment, and she leaned back/crossed her arms like she was expecting some kind of argument, but i don't think she was expecting me to be "on their side." i just kind of stupidly said "this isn't even real, this is just... fake." i was meaning fake activisim, but my brain was fucking short circuiting.

i was like "this isn't on my dollar... it's on yours. starbucks already already has this money, if you don't use the card it is just plain waste."

because... if you buy a giftcard and don't put it towards the company that you paid, you are just saving them cups, ingredients, etc. they are SAVING money off you if you don't spend it. it is literally already paid for, so put it to use.

and she just stared at me dumbfounded, mouth open/close kind of thing, and the people next to her were not eager to intervene. so, i was like "this is on you. if this funds the war, you already funded it." and i just grabbed another off the stool and was like, "thanks for the free starbucks."

idk why, but i was jittering out of my skin. the adrenaline was high and i was pissed OFF. like... are you stupid? jesus christ, read a book and touch grass before you do some shit like this. there is a whole wide world of resources available to learn about how you can make a difference rather than give hundreds of dollars worth of revenue to a company you are boycotting. make it make sense??? idk, there was definitely some kind of disconnect there. i almost wished they would have said something back rather than me just awkwardly stutter at them, but maybe i just gave them food for thought and they were chewing?

i KNOW schnucks is damn well NOT letting y'all sit outside on their time for free lmao. once they see you, they will get you. someone is bound to complain.

<tl;dr> very misguided "pro-palestine" demonstration: a bunch of ppl bought out a starbucks of their giftcards and were handing them out for free*, then a very one-sided argument ensues. *free, meaning "at the cost of the life of a palestinian child," their words.

[lilnasxvevo]

“Maybe I should follow amtrak-official, let’s go check them out”

amtrak-official: currently posting FEVERISHLY about their love of peaches

[newtness532]

i know i havent finished a book in like 2 months but i found out theres a big bookstore near the hospital so what if i go book shopping today?

[shinekocreator]

I'm eating good tonight

[tuituipupu]

real men crack open a choccy milk of an evening.

[stephanievex]

Do you ever just eat a huge piece of fruit and think "damn it's good to be alive"

[greypetrel]

Under 25 is TOO COLD?! I'm getting a heat rash even thinking it

Ahahahaha it's not "too cold", but you'll find me with a sweater on. xD I'm very South Mediterranean in that sense, and used to temperatures here. (I was in summer in Ireland and England and both times it was "Why is it so COLD. WHY. It's JULY and- people are on the beach?? in their SWIMSUITS???? WITH 18°C AND WIND?????" *wraps in her sweater an becomes green with envy*)

I don't like wearing extra layers such as sweaters and so on, and shoes. Shoes are despicable and the first thing I do at home is take them off. I would live in sandals if I could, so summer's the way. I'm a Hobbit and Hobbit's nature wants your feet bare. u_u

Between 25 and 30 is my ideal temperature, it's not scorching hot but you don't need many extra layers, you can wear sandals without socks, you can lay in the sun, hopefully plants have slowed down with their pollens...

And yes, before you reply: my pressure is constantly under my feet and yes, in summer and with the heath it gets lower, and I get sunburnt if you look at me for long enough ... Still would take that over my skin cracking because with cold it gets super dry. People coughing or sneezing over you on public transportation. And flus and throataches. And seasonal depression.

Just personal preference and habit of course, I highly envy people who are able to survive in winter and be comfortable, I'm serious. x°D

[mirillel]

I'm easily influenced so when i saw somone make shredded frozen nectarine i had to try it immediately lmao

(Pspspsps @catilinas i think you'd enjoy a peach version!)

[corpsecoochie]

Some oregano, a tomato start, some seeding potatoes I’ve set out to rest before planting, and some lettuce and cucumber seeds!

The fruit trees have all started really putting out some fruit now, too, as well as the grape plants! The garlic and onions are also doing really well! 🥰

[nectarine-neuroticism]

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fags are allowed to say dyke and dykes are allowed to say fag in the same way that youre allowed to run up and slap your sibling on the back of the head

[nectarine-neuroticism]

none of my other irl friends have my tumblr, but my roomie does and i have his. i can even see his gore side blog if i wanted to lmao. and i think that is a testament to our friendship.

[tomandgeriatric]

New redbull tastes like cotton candy

[newtness532]

every time i eat seasonal fruits, the first i eat is the best ive ever had and then the rest are bad or just okay 🥲

[nectarine-neuroticism]

referencing the previous tags on my post.

[givemebishies]

WEEDKILLER is such a good album but Dying Star in particular is absolutely wrecking me asflgahalfhajk

[bluecatwriter]

Today I sat for like 15 minutes watching this squirrel in my backyard eating a nectarine. Unrestrained summer fun.