#no sense of direction

[meowuff]

Absolutely couldn't stop thinking about how lost ma boi looks in this post from @heckitall

Fucking loving it! o(≧∀≦)o

Very sorry if it looks lil wonky :T

[halloweenyyyy]

Perona feeling bad for Zoro because of his horrible sense of direction has me dead.

And then helping him get to Sabaody is the cutest.😭💜 (Because he would've probably winded up not there, and maybe eventually... actually arrive. 🤣💀)

[mental-health-monday]

Harm Reduction: No Sense of Direction

Mantra:

It is better to get to the correct place slowly than it is to get to the wrong place fast.

Preparation:

Take a friend who doesn’t have a disabled guidance system

Write down the names of stores and restaurants next to the place you want to go.

Use a map any chance you get. If you’re certain you’re going the right way; no you’re not. Check your map.

Never leave the house without a phone, charger, and/or power bank. GPS drains your battery. No phone = No help

Print out or write your directions so you don’t have to rely on your phone and use up battery.

Don’t use buses if you don’t know how to read timetables or understand how they work. In order to go somewhere far away, you will have to make multiple connections, and sometimes what is on Apple Maps isn’t the route your bus will go.

Take pepper spray, a loud whistle, or an alarm with you

Unfamiliar breaks from routine lead to forgetfulness. Make sure all objects you may accidentally leave behind are placed in a satchel which will remain on your person the entire time. (For instance: I just lost a canvas shopping bag and a bike lock on the bus and I’ve been melting down over it ever since because that was my favorite shopping bag. RIP.)

Bring snacks and at least 15 ounces (1 bottle) of water. If your water bottle is disposable, don’t throw it out so that you can refill it.

Locals and Establishments:

Carry yourself with confidence.

Ask for directions in a way where it makes you seem like you know what you’re doing. If you seem lost, you will be easy prey.

Retail workers, restaurant employees, and hospital staff are the safest people to ask for directions, because they are on the shift and cannot hurt you without getting into deep, deep, deep trouble.

Don’t say “I don’t know where I am.” or “I got lost.” Do say “[place] is this way, correct?” or “Could you point me in the direction of a good place to eat?”

Never ask where the place you are going to is, especially if it is isolated and not many people go there. Ask where a more crowded place next to the place you want to go to is. Or ask how to get to the street it is off of.

Don’t say “My phone’s dead.” Do say “Where’s a good café to have lunch?” Cafés often have wall plugs for people who use them as study halls.

If your phone is dead and you only have a charger, try to get to the commercial area and find a café, McDonald’s, Pizzeria, Panera, library, laundromat, or community center. All of these places should have wall plugs.

If your phone is dead and you have no charger, try to find a pharmacy, gas station, grocery store, 7-11, phone store, or mall. Buy a cord and wall box (make sure they plug into each other) and ask where the nearest sit-down fast food place is.

If you’ve called for help and are waiting for someone to pick you up, then occupy yourself whenever a car passes you by. Act like you’re talking to someone on the phone or chug some water. This will give a reason to passersby as to why you are just standing there.

Cold water is free at most fast food places; you can refill your water bottle there.

[gramarobin]

So as I walked toward the Pride event today, I rounded a corner and a group of about 8 drag queens and friends were walking toward me. I said 😃"Look at all these beautiful people! Who needs a hug?" I got hugs from every one, one in particular who asked if they could have a hug-of course! Was super hot & sunny so ppl didn't want to give hugs inside the venue much- lots of high fives & fist bumps! When we left we headed toward where I parked my car, but when we got there-no car. I followed people walking to the event so I had NO mental bread crumbs. We walked in circles, checked and double checked several parking garages. 🥵 We gave up & my seestor took me home with her. I called police dept, they checked one ramp, hubs picked me up and we found the car...in one of the closest ramps to the event! 😖 Great day with great people, my love cup is full! 🌈 @thisgingersnapped50 💙💙

[monochromekitten]

My sense of direction summed up in 2 pics 😂

[rincewind87]

I have gotten lost going to the grocery store before. The store I visit weekly which was less than 3 miles from my house.

[blaithnne]

Live Mel reaction

[zesticky]

i swear drive-away dolls (2024) was made on crack

[bamsara]

I think that one thing people fail to understand is that unsolicited literary criticism coming from an online stranger who is reading with no knowledge of what the authors intended goal is, is not going to be received the same as say: the authors beta reader or friends who know what the authors intended goal and has the sufficient knowledge and input to help the author reach that desired outcome.

"But I'm only trying to be helpful" How do I know you have the knowledge and literary skill for you to be able to actaully do that when we don't know each other and you are essentially a stranger to me? Are you applying this criticism based out of personal biased experience and desire to see the story or characterization be driven in another direction or tweaked, or do you know the author's intentions for the character? If the story is incomplete, are you basing your criticism of a character on the incomplete narration with only partial information available of them or are you building up a report until the story's completion? Did the author provide you with the information needed to make a fully informed criticism?

Have you discussed with the author what their plans are or are you assuming them based off the narration, especially if the narration is proven or implied to be unreliable or missing key points of the plot? Are you unbiased enough to help them reach their desired outcome for the characters and story regardless of your personal feelings towards the characters/antagonists and setting? Can you handle being told your specific input isn't wanted because you're a reader and/or have no written anything relating to their genre or topic? Do you understand and respect that the author's personal experiences might influence their writing and make it different than how you would have done it personally? Do you understand if an author only wants input from a specific demographic relating to their story?

If it's for fanfiction or other hobby media, are you holding a free hobby to a professional standard? Are you trying to give criticism because you feel like the author has produced 'subpar job performance' of their fic? Are you viewing their work as a personal intimate outlet or something that must conform with mass media? Are you applying rules and guidelines when the fic is shared for simple sharing sake? Is your criticism worded appropriately and focused on the parts where the author has requested input on rather than a general dismissal and or disapproval?

Have you put yourself in a place where you assumed you have the input needed for the story to evolve better, or have you asked what the author needs and what they're having trouble with? Can you handle having your criticism rejected if the author decides their story doesn't need the change and not take it as a personal offense against your character? Are you crossing that boundary because you think you are doing the author a favor? Are you trying to be helpful, or do you just want to be?

I think sometimes when people hear authors go 'please don't give me unsolicited writing advice or criticism' they automatically chalk it up to 'this author doesn't want ANY constructive feedback on their stuff at all' and not "i already have trusted individuals who will help me with my writing goals and- hey i don't know you like that, please stop acting so overly familiar with me'

[hopelessly-hopeful-romantic]

"Sarah, what's your address?" "Idk ask _____, I always say the wrong one"

*walking to my dentists office with my friend* "dude, where are u going?" *makes me do a complete 180 towards the right way*

Will get lost in the hallways of my school (they have the same design just inverted) and at least once a day I'll be spending 5+ minuets trying to figure if I'm in the East or West hall and where my classroom is.

My friends sister is driving me home. "You turn here." "No you dont you dumbass" *friend proceeds to give completely different directions than what i said. Would not have gotten home if they listened to me*

LITERALLY, I LET MY DOG WALK ME CUZ HE KNOWS WHERE HES GOING BETTER THAN I DO!!!!!

[fantome-sans-opera]

It just occured to me that I am absolutely not someone blessed with a sense of direction.

You would rhink I would realize that when I got lost in my small towns center point, after living there for over 6 years.

Or the fact that my poor roommate has to tell me I'm heading in the wrong direction at least four times a week would clue me in.

But my mom is just abysmally worse

This wasn't what I expected when they tols me I would learn who I was in my early 20's

[911experience]

Me ranting about Eddie Diaz

[wanderrealms]

I go down the escalator and go to the grocery store. I leave the grocery store. Can't find the escalator. Somehow end up in the parking lot.

At least this time I knew to turn left and go through the sliding doors instead of mournfully wandering the parking lot, seeking a familiar sight.

[mattsmemes]

[platoapproved]

iwtv ships + book quotes

[ruporas]

how to guide your mossball (ID in alt)