#notebooks bulk buy

[57sfinest]

kim is such a funny little guy like he emphasizes how little the rcm salary is when you ask about it (5500 reál annually- 460/mo) but here he is with his nice electronic sports watch and his little instant camera and his fancy revolutionary cosplay for plainclothes and he's living in the GRIH which can't be cheap and he's got his fancy little mnemotechnique notebooks which are like the moleskine of elysium i guess and his fancy little ballpoints that he does NOT want to share with you which i bet is because they cost him like a week of salary. and this is the rcm he's not getting stipends for supplies or watches or housing or probably even the gas for the kineema. poor as fuck but he is going to buy himself his little treats god damn it. if he lived in our world you know he'd be out getting himself a $9 vanilla soy milk half caf dirty chai iced latte every morning on the way to the station and eating instant noodles every night to claw out room in the budget for it

[mrhaitch]

Hello Mr.Haitch!

How are you??

I have me some questions today-

1) how do you keep your diet clean? I’m not one to indulge, but I’m such a picky eater that when I don’t like something I either go hungry all day, or ditch the food to binge on chips/ cup noodles etc. and I want to really break that cycle

2) if you were ever in a situation where there are two Haitchs, what will you do, or how will you differentiate the doppelgänger from the real Haitch?

3) what is something that you own, that you can absolutely go without but you still keep close/ insist on keeping/buying. (For me that would be my stacks of unused notebooks that I compulsively collect. I find them too pretty to write in😭)

4) call it morbid curiosity, but do you and Haitch ever go through the accounts that follow you? (Because I was scouring through my stuff sometimes thinking…what if they saw this or did they see this…is it cringe etc)

5) this is entirely optional and you can skip this, but Haitch’s handwriting is beautiful. Can you also do a handwriting reveal :0

That’s all!

Have a great evening!

1) At the moment, my diet is anything but clean. I'm naturally skinny so building muscle is a hard slog of constantly eating, constantly upping my intake. The boiled chicken, rice, and broccoli lifestyle gives me the creeps so focus on keeping my macros more or less where they should be and try not to go overboard. When I'm not bulking: I love salad and soups, and will often make my own.

2) If it's a clone situation- well, I'll look at that later. If it was the case of two people looking identical, to differentiate I'd have them watch me put the washing away.

3) Definitely the same - my ever increasing mound of notebooks.

4) I can't speak for @pseudowho, but yes I do occasionally flick through people's profiles.

5) This is a quote written on the board in my classroom which I occasionally use as a teaching tool:

My handwriting is pretty appalling. The other quotes are arranged in a kind of arch around the edges:

"Keep a fire burning, no matter how small. No matter how hidden." - Cormac McCarthy

"Every saint has a past and every sinner has a future." - Oscar Wilde

"Invent a flying machine or invent nothing at all, that is your own affair. You are pursuing an idea, that is enough." - Pyotr Kropotkin

"If you walk through life without helping anybody, then you haven't had much of a life." - Fred Hampton

"Stand for something, or you'll fall for anything." - Skindred

[dragonnarrative-writes]

I had an idea and nothing to do with it so I'm sharing it: Pianist!Reader who becomes a neighbour to Gaz and Soap.

Soap: demands Reader plays Flower of Scotland at all hours of the day

Gaz: slips classical music suggestions under the door, denies having done this

Soap: battles that bitch Karen at 1A who complains about constant noise by assembling and disassembling guns As Loud As Possible

Gaz: goes with Reader on the long, ardous quest to buy a new piano (is armed with a bag that contains three water bottles, snacks, tissues, random collection of sheet music stolen from Reader, a notebook and pen, a recorder, measuring tape)

Gaz and Soap and the rest of the 141: somehow get dragged into carrying a fucking baby grand up five floors of stairs with Reader screaming at them DON'T DROP THIS PLEASE THIS COSTS MORE THAN MY ENTIRE LIFE LOOK OUT FOR THE CORNER DON'T SCRATCH THE WOOD!!!!!

Ghost: about murders Reader. Gets piano up the stairs instead.

A BABY GRAND, ANON??????

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You aren’t going to pull your hair out. You’re not. You’re so stressed you’re almost not breathing, but you can be calm. So calm. You’ve never been so calm in your-

The big guy, Simon, grunts and shifts his weight, and the bulk of the piano tips, ever so slightly toward the wall.

“Please-”

“If you ask me to be careful one more time,” he grunts up at you, before you can say anything else, “I will throw this thing back down the stairs.”

Above Simon, Johnny and Kyle are looking more than a little winded. They’re so close to the apartment, just half a flight and a couple of meters of hallway. You have faith that they’ll make it. You have to. It’s not like they can stop. You’re trying not to hover, at the top of the stairs, but it’s so fucking hard.

A firm hand takes hold of your elbow and draws you away, toward your door. You try to resist, but John, the other man you met today, is guiding you away.

“Let’s clear the hall so that they have the space they need when they get up here.”

Something gives an ominous thump behind you, and you try to turn back. “But-!”

“Nope,” he says, clamping both hands on your shoulders and marching you away.

[fairiedance]

Palestine With Keffiyeh Patterns

My best friend (the best person I have EVER known) is Palestinian, and a lot of his friends and family in Palestine and around the rest of the Levant are being hurt directly and/or financially by the attacks on Gaza, the increasing Israeli raids in the West Bank and the collateral damage in surrounding countries. ALL PROCEEDS from these designs will go first and foremost to helping his girlfriend afford to join him in America safely, and after that helping his other loved ones weather this war.

These six keffiyeh pattern maps are now available in my shop. I like the top left in particular, the folds of the fabric follow the shape of the country nicely. Available individually or in a sticker pack containing smaller versions of all six. Designs are also available on other products like shirts, hats, notebooks, etc. The shop will randomize which product it shows you, click on them to see more options.

Thank you so much to the anonymous Canadian customer who bought the keffiyeh wearing dove on a sweatshirt this morning. You are a wonderful person.

I've seen a lot of people buy stickers from various sources or make their own to hand out at protests (personally I was thrilled to receive handmade solidarity stickers from a kind woman at my last union action), so if you're looking to take advantage of Redbubble's bulk deals I might suggest that use.

[maitaiwiththecorpses]

Things That People With Kiddos Should Know As Someone With Kiddos

This is by no means an extensive list of things parents/guardians/caretakers should know and take into account when raising and taking care of kids, nor is this telling you how to run a household or parent, however, from my experience, these things can make your life SO MUCH EASIER and make the relationship with your kiddos and you much smoother. I'm mostly going to be focusing on more adolescent-specific topics, but a lot of this advice can be applied to kids of all ages. Some of these things that I mention might work perfectly for you and your kiddos, and some of them might not. Some of them you might have to practice working on or modify them to fit your situation. Not everything on here is golden for everyone, and not everything on here is trash either. What works for one situation might not work for another.

With that being said, let's get to it.

Take your kids clothes shopping in person as much as possible. Make them try everything that they pick on. Kid's measurements are weird and are going to be changing drastically throughout their lives. Find the clothes they like and fit into in person and buy them online for cheaper (or in person. Whatever floats your boat)

Do not waste money on surprises unless you know FOR A FACT that they're going to like it! What does for a fact mean? Well, they've either explicitly stated that they want the item, or dropped some obvious as hell hints! Do not go guessing and buying based on what you think they'll like, or what you like. That's setting you, and your kid up for failure.

Be interested in things they're interested in. Your kid likes Taylor Swift? Cool! Your reaction should be "awesome, you wanna listen to the Era's Tour setlist in the car?" or, "what's your favorite album, let's listen to it together!"

Similarly, if your kiddo creates (art, music, poetry, stories, crafts, woodwork, videos, coding, etc,.) BE INTERESTED IN THAT. Consume their work! Show interest in it! Ask to read their writing, ask to see their art, ask to listen to their compositions. They might not say yes, but make it clear that you want to, and that's something that excites you. This will bring your kiddo joy.

DO NOT. AND I REPEAT. DO NOT. BELITTLE THEIR INTERESTS. Remember: You were once a kid with wacky interests, too. Kids are always searching for validation, whether they exhibit it or not. And even if they aren't? It's just a dick move to make fun of them for something they like.

buy pencils, pens, and notebooks in bulk. You'll need them.

Oh, and sticky notes.

If your kiddo comes to you for help of any kind, academic or otherwise, you damn well help them. "I need help studying for my math test tomorrow," ok, whaddya struggling with? How can I help? Do you just need a body double here, or should I do some problems with you?

give them notes. In their lunches, on their desks, in presents, on the fridge- hell, stick it on their doors! It doesn't have to be anything long- just a simple "morning!" or, "have a great day!" works, too.

Tell them you love them and that you're proud of them. Regularly. I know there are some people who think that makes their kids soft but I assure you, you're doing the exact opposite. By building your kids up, and regularly telling them that you love them and are proud of them, they know that they are valued and worthy and loved. This will set them up for success later in life and make them emotionally intelligent and flexible. Also, kids don't hear it enough these days.

They're going to see some scary shit. You can't avoid it. This past year I had to report three attempted suicides and many more cases of self-harm that came from other peers and people I was very close to. I initially was not processing the fact that someone so close to me was hurting themselves or trying to kill themselves, and the reporting process (sometimes even involving police) was extremely traumatizing. When I finally did cry, it came days later, and even today someone might say the name of one of these people and I will immediately shut down and change my whole demeanor. And I know our kiddos are experiencing these things, so please, be there for your kids and always tell them that telling adults when someone they know is hurting themselves or trying to end their life is important and could save their friends and loved ones.

Be prepared for your kids to have some kind of mental illness or learning disability. Do not try and gaslight them by saying that it's "all in their heads" (no shit?) or that they're "making things up." take everything seriously. "Mom, I think I have adhd," alright, let's see a doctor and do some research. "Tia, I'm so tired all the time and I just want to disappear," darling, that's not healthy, that's a sign of depression- you're important and loved, how about we set up a session with a therapist so you can talk to someone about these feelings who can help you better than I can?

Always be prepared to help your kiddos and reach out to licensed professionals who can help them.

carry snacks with you everywhere. And not that healthy shit, either. Within your kid's eating restrictions, get something like a chocolate chip granola bar or a Reese's cup and stick it in your going-out bag. It will save your life when hungry time comes around.

Don't be surprised if your kids are queer in some shape or form. Support them, love them unconditionally, make sexuality puns as needed ("if you're not dating anyone rn, does that mean you're on stand-bi?") and do your own research in regard to sexuality and gender.

help them get ready for school dances and stuff. Makeup, hair, clothes, pickup lines, the whole ordeal. I promise you they're going to love you for it.

Make the puberty/sex talk a casual yet thorough thing. You want to cover all the information, but you don't want to make it so uptight that they never want to talk about it again or ask any questions. Pull up diagrams, do the whole shebang, but make it clear that they don't have to memorize everything in that very moment. Questions are ok, even after the fact.

Take them to the library.

For all your menstruating kiddos out there, stock up on pads and tampons and anything else they use every month/every other month depending on how much they use. Don't make it seem like a hassle, don't make difficult, just do it without question. If they tell you they like a certain brand or type/size/etc, adhere to that and respect it. Menstruating is uncomfortable as is, don't make it worse by not listening to your kid's needs.

Give them this thing I like to call Cuddle Days (or sensory overload days, or Overstimulated, Get Me Outta Here days). These are the kinda days that can show up on weekends after a long week and basically it's a ton of movies, pillow forts, blankets, and comfort food. And lots of cuddles, of course.

Don't guilt trip them for existing having needs. Your kids are going to need a lot and do a lot and they are grateful, but it just feels weird to express that feeling of gratitude as a teenager.

And, most importantly, let them be kids. Let them have pillow fights, and roll on the grass. Hang fairy lights up and tell them stories. Giggle about their crushes with them, and paint your nails together. Play Mario Cart and eat takeout together. Kids are so complex and amazing and it would be a shame if we took away the part about being kids in the process of them growing up, because one day they're not gonna be our babies anymore.

[stardewremixed]

After Christmas sales... what is everyone getting?

Haley loves a good deal! She will stockup on her favorite cosmetics and pick up photo solution for her dark room.

Alex has finally saved enough money for an autographed gridball card. He's been saving all year long.

Sebastian is down to shop for computer parts so he can finally make the upgrades he wants.

Sophia will browse the bargain bin animes.

Sam is looking for a rad new skateboard. Maybe some new guitar picks too. And oh! Some CDs of his favorite bands. Wow! His Fave holiday movie is on sale. Oh and batteries. Can't miss discounted batteries in the checkout aisle.

Shane doesn't really care for sales. Unless it's pizza coupons. Yeah, he'll take an XL pepperoni and extra packs of spicy red pepper flakes. Maybe a 2 liter of Joja cola and a side of cinnabread for Marnie and Jas.

Leah always enjoys browsing the art store for extra paints, and random craft projects. Maybe she will stop by the blacksmith for a new chisel too.

Penny and Claire ride share so they can both pick up new books. 99cent paperbacks are hard to beat. A collection of historical fiction and a tawdry romance for Penny. The history of dance and a book on birdwatching for Claire.

Maru... head in the clouds. Always thinking about robotics. She might grab a spare part here or there for her latest project. Maybe a belated gift for Harvey.

Harvey will grab his favorite bulk coffee and maybe he will even splurge on a discounted pair of aviator goggles. Just for fun.

Victor is looking to add notebooks to his collection, for his building calculations. Oh and maybe a nice fountain pen.

Olivia is a girl who loves jewelry. It's not in poor taste to buy discount, is it? She is happy to save a few dollars, which she donates to the Santa collecting for charity outside the mall.

Abigail is beyond thrilled to find her uni textbooks for a steal. Normally they cost an arm and leg.

Elliott picks up some sheet music on a lark. He is determined to learn new songs in the new year to come.

Emily comes home with an armful of yarn. Winter is in swing. And everyone needs warm sweaters.

Magnus is not fond of shopping. But he does pick up a pound of birdseed to feed the cardinals at his doorstep.

Lance needs a good pair of winter boots to traverse the snow on his many adventures.

[goldentemplariumcrow]

hi! which kind of pen do you think it’s the most comfortable to write with, fountain pens or rollerballs? i’m still learning about pens and i tried googling the differences between them but some websites say that fountain pens are more comfortable and others say that they’re basically the same thing, but rollerballs are more practical. also, do you think fountain pens are a lot of work? i heard someone saying that fountain pens are not worth it because the ink doesn’t even last a week and it leaks and you have to buy the right kind of paper and stuff like that… i’m still curious about fountain pens though, and i wanted to hear your opinion about it! :) thanks in advance!

Heyo, my fellow stationery lover! 🥰💕🖋🖊

It's so nice of you to ask about this, and I totally understand how it all sounds confusing depending on who and where you take your information from. I, myself, had a long run over the years to learn the differences and what works best with my writing style.

So, I'll start retroactively and sort of correct your friend there, because fountain pens and rollerball pens both need good paper to give their best performance. However, as a beginner I'd tell you to work with what you have, which means adequating your chosen pen nib to the paper you have at your immediate disposal.

As an example: I started writing on printer paper and normal everyday notebooks (those you buy in bulk from dollar store to be more precise). Sure, I didn't have the luxury of writing on both sides of the pages, because both fountain pens and rollerballs are usually heavy on the dispense of their inks in this kind of paper, but it taught me about size and flow.

Tip/Nib Size:

Fountain pens work on the range of Extra Fine, Fine, Medium, Broad, Double Broad and Stub (stubs often go from 1.0 to 3.0 size, the bigger the number the larger it'll be, they're usually associated with Goth Style calligraphy). The stub nib is also known as the italic nib, it writes thin on the horizontal and diagonals, but when doing a vertical, downward stroke, it becomes thick. (You can see some different nib sizes on the image bellow)

Rollerball pens work on a range of 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 0.8, 1.0, 1.5, and 1.9 tips, with the easiest tips to find going from 0.3 to 0.8. And their tips will always be just simple round ones with not much variation in terms of colors. (I'm sorry for not having a photo to explain this one, but my rollerball has given up on me this Monday morning and ran the last of its drops of ink 😂 I need to get a new one)

Flow:

Fountain pens and rollerballs work in kind of the same manner in terms of dispensing their ink, they work through capilary mechanisms and gravity. You have to have them down in contact with the paper to make the ink go down to the tip/nib in order to make it work.

The flow usually derives from the kind of ink that are being dispensed and the kind of nib/tip on your pen. The bigger the nib/tip size the more ink will be dispensed on the paper and so the faster you'll need to fill the fountain pen back or buy a new rollerball/refill your rollerball.

About fountain pens not being worth it...

That's a common misconception, because in today's world a lot of people prefer to exchange customization for practicality.

Fountain pens require a little bit of maintainance, because most aren't disposable, the biggest number of them, even the cheapest ones, are meant to last if you don't simply throw it in your bag and have the bag be benchpressed by a rollertruck or be in the way of an explosion (et me tell you, I've yet to find an every day hurdle that can break a Lamy Safari PBS body and stainless steel nib @-@ it scratches and fades, but doesn't break, and I have this baby for around 10 years now, it faced two college degrees with me). A fact that becomes more evident when you see the fact that most brands design converters for their pens.

Most fountain pens can be customized to your liking, from the nib, to the feeder (the part that brings the ink from the cartridge/reservoir/converter) to the nib, to the body, to the ink you write with. They become a sort of statement of your style.

From top to bottom:

- Majohn Moonman C1 (10USD) (can be used with a converter, but I prefer to fill the body with ink for maximum capacity, around 5ml)

- Lamy Safari (20-30USD)

- Wing Sung 3008 (5USD) (built in piston sucks the ink into the pen for maximum capacity, around 2.5ml)

- Pilot Kakuno (15USD) (with Con-70 converter, around 1.7ml)

- Jinhao Centurion (10USD)

- Jinhao 9019 Dadao (10USD) (biggest converter I've ever seen, carrying up to 3ml of ink)

- Jinhao 82 (3USD)

- Tramol T100 (4USD) (full body holds 2ml)

A comparison between the nibs of the Jinhao 9019 Dadao, Jinhao 82 and Majohn Moonman C1. As you can see, I have the heartbit limited edition fine nib on the Dadao, while the 82 has a dual color nib and the Majohn has a long and slightly narrower nib. These are all customizations.

As you can see, there are fountain pens for all styles, likings and price ranges. From the thicc ones with double and triple Cs (I'm looking at you, Dadao) to the more minimalist and sturdy ones, like the Lamy Safari, which is a model that's been around in the market since the 80s and, if you want to be even more conservative, there's always the Pilot 78G and 78G+ that's been around since 1991; if you're one to love traveling, it's hard to go wrong the brass body Traveler's one too.

About the ink not lasting, spillages and all that jazz...

When you buy a fountain pen, they usually come with an ink cartridge, which in my experince last around 2 weeks with me writing daily for 8 hours a day (for my daytime job). However, that depends on the size of the cartridge, smaller ones won't last as long, but they're often the ones you can find more easily on your local stores, since this makes for a bigger compatibility between pen and cartridge due to the thickness of certain barrels (some brands have their own style of cartridges, like Parker and Pilot).

Personally I remedy this by simply having a bottle of Noodler's Ink (this one of the link even comes with a nice beginner friendly pen in the package) on the side and a make-up siringe to suck all the ink from the bottle to the cartridge that comes with the pen. It's much more enviromentally friendly than the rollerballs that usually aren't refillable.

The whole spillage happens because of mishandling. I personally only had one single episode when I was a newbie and brought a fountain pen on an airplane, the pressure change made the ink go kaboom in the pen, but my cap held up well and all I had to do was wash it once I landed. I know some people who are heavy handed also have ink spillage accidents, but again, that's due to mishandling, as fountain pens don't require pressure to get the ink writing on the paper. And, of course, like any liquid, if you shake it hard enough, it will, eventually, spill everywhere in one way or another, but that is a risk that also exists on rollerballs.

Which one is better: Fountain Pens or Rollerball Pens?

I can't emphazise enough that this is an opinion and I enjoy most writing instruments, for each has their very own beauty.

Personally, see fountain pens as a long-time commitment while the rollerballs are more of a shortterm "save me in a pinch" type of pen.

Fountain pens often help correct writing vices that cause harm to the hands and wrists, they train you to slow down for a moment to mind your grip and angle, and in exchange give you the beautiful experience of premium writing with an instrument that's all your own, if not by nib and body, by ink, because every single fountain pen lover has their very own favorite (if not beloved) shade. They give you a freedom that other pens don't usually give in terms of color, you can even like a simple everyday blue, but you can choose from a Pilot Kon-peki to a Waterman Inspire Blue, and don't get me started on the inks that change shade once they dry out or that have metalic shimmer mixed in their composition.

Rollerballs will save me if I don't have my fountain pen with me (I carry a Lamy Safari everywhere I go) and need to jolt down some quick notes, but not write for a long while. They don't feel so good, because my angle of writing (near 45°).

In summary: I wrote this post defending the fountain pens, because I know the discourse of them being obsolete and inpractical that's everywhere, but I see both rollerballs and fountain pens as excellent writing instruments that deserve equal space in our lives, pen pouches and pencil cases 🥰💕🖋🖊

I hope this helps you a little, my fellow writing friend.

Happy writing!

[junkartie]

One thing thats fucked up looking back on it is back when i was in elementary/middle school there were 2 booths in my schools garden. One was for food items, snacks, drinks etc and basically that was how you fed yourself during recess but the other one was for pens, erasers, notebooks etc. but MAINLY they would bring weird toys every now and then and it was like, this odd hierarchy to be able to buy these weird toys. ESPECIALLY STICKERS were so popular, they would bring them in bulk and there were always people begging for you to share one with them. For some reason thinking about a bunch of elementary school kids being coerced into spending money on weird knick nacks during recess just feels wEIRD. (These were a part of the school btw. So since you couldnt leave school grounds you could only buy your shit from here)

[inkofamethyst]

Summer Goals 2024

Personal goals while i'm here

get back on track for my 12-book reading goal (starting a nonfiction book last month grinded my progress to a halt, gotta catch up) (prob w SJM)

crochet one (1) item of clothing (preferably in a public park, a la "the most interesting girl in the city" ofc)

learn mosaic crochet so I can finally make a Journey scarf (but the cream and gold one bc mosaic can only use two yarn colors at a time)

keep up with coding! probably just working on my game(s) for fun hehe

hit da club - technically complete 11 may

flirt with ONE man - complete 25 may

export all R code from my undergrad dropbox

clean up my undergrad gdrive

read Nightwing Vol 1: Leaping into the Light (2016(?)) (and also the rest of that run bc the pinterest images have me hooked omg (though apparently it hasn't ended yet which,,,, ugh is annoying))

if not Nightwing then the Hawkeye run which my photo-friend believes is what Nightwing was in response to - complete 24 may

start learning music theory

try regular workouts at home or at the campus gym to gain upper body strength and improve cardiovascular health

cut out/assemble the pattern for that dress i wanna make

go to a classical music concert

open a HYSA!!!

Academic goals

brush up on my chimpanzee knowledge (1-2 articles a week) to prep for the class in the fall

go through the bioinformatics lectures on youtube from the class at this uni which is no longer taught but is apparently excellent (??? hours per week)

set up my coding environment and learn how to do basic bulk transcriptomic/epigenetic analyses

histology!!! (also fill out my lab notebook omg)

learn how to fully use a citation software (should only take a week or so)

Goals for when I visit home

make an indexed pattern binder so i can see every pattern i have up front and stop buying new ones that do the same things as ones I already own

assign many/most of my fabrics to particular projects

finish the black half circle skirt (waistband, bound buttonhole, hem!)

floral sleeveless mock neck top (mock up first?)

finish the trouser mockup

play my uke

play my flute... and earnestly attempt improvisation

binge pjo binge pjo binge pjo binge pjo binge pjo bi

The sewing ones are admittedly a little ambitious, as always, but I think the others are very very very doable, if a little crowded. The most challenging will probably be keeping up with python, working out regularly, music theory, and also finding the confidence to flirt (but who knows? maybe I won't have to force it). I don't anticipate being able to hit them all (I never do!), but it's nice to have options.

I think if I want to hit a lot of them though, I'm going to have to be structured with my day/week. Set up various curricula, timelines, (flexible) deadlines. Plus, some of these goals are very short-term, and should only take a day or week at most. I can totally sketch out what gets done when, and should have enough wiggle room in case things need to shift.

(also i did have 2023 goals i just never published them bc i forgor)

[oncetherenowhere]

Here's a story. When I was growing up, I was convinced that fairies were real. I read every book I could find about them. Obviously, since I was little, the books started out fluffy and light, but when I'd made my way through the content available to me at the library, I moved towards folk stories, the older, weirder stuff.

I created an in-depth fantasy world about all the different kinds of fae I'd read about. I made myself a part of it; I had to be a changling, after all. Nothing else made sense. My parents swore I wasn't adopted, so being a changling was the obvious conclusion.

I wrote stories upon stories of this world. I came up with dozens of characters. I filled out dozens of notebooks- my mom used to buy notebooks in bulk at the beginning of the school year for 5 cents a piece, can you imagine?

I wrote. I read. The cycle continued. When I found Sailor Moon, the stories took on a more magical girl feel to them.

It sounds dedicated, but looking back, it breaks my heart. Everything else about my world, my real world, was wrong. I was bullied by teachers and students alike, and my home life was horrible. I was a perpetual outsider everywhere but my own inner world.

To me, none of it was fictional; it was real. I thought about it constantly. I had conversations with the characters. I think the word for it now would be "maladaptive daydreaming."

I stopped a couple months before my fourteenth birthday. A couple years later, I stopped thinking about it at all. Some kids found one of my notebooks, and laughed, and laughed, and laughed. My parents were mad at me for being so foolish, for letting myself get embarrassed.

Can I be honest with you? I know it wasn't the healthiest coping mechanism, but I miss it so much sometimes. I miss being able to believe in magic. As a teen, I even tried practicing witchcraft, I researched pagan faiths, tried to believe in something again...and nothing ever filled the void. It felt nice to have something.

I still try to write, but I've lost the fervor of my youth. We do some tabletop roleplaying, and it's fun, but I just...feel so detached from everything.

Now that I have the word autism...now that I'm a adult...it's different. Sometimes I wish it wasn't. I have this fantasy...it only pops into my head every once in a while, but I have this fantasy where those old stories were true. I've thought about writing a story about it. How funny is that? Writing a story about a story.

I've heard other autistic adults having similar thoughts during their own childhoods. That feeling of not belonging, of not being right for the world, of being alien in your own home...some days, I feel it more strongly than ever, but now, I know I'm human, even when I don't feel it.

[thinkeco-friendly]

The 3 R's of Waste Management

Reduce, reuse, and recycle.

The 3 R's are the necessary foundations of conservation and waste management techniques for a more sustainable lifestyle.

Sustainability, in its environmental definition, is the ability to maintain conditions supporting biological life on Earth by preserving natural resources. The continued prevalence of diminished natural resources due to the rise in greenhouse gas emissions, such as carbon dioxide and methane, from human activity over the past decades has impacted our course of sustainability on planet Earth. However, reducing, reusing, and recycling materials will lessen energy consumption instead of mining, extracting, and producing new goods with raw materials. These forms of waste management will allow trees to be planted in areas to lessen the carbon dioxide in the atmosphere that would otherwise be used as landfills for trash.

Reduce

Overconsumption of products that yield mass amounts of trash can contribute to the problem that waste management is trying to fix. Being aware of the issue at its roots and diminishing the need to throw away items can better sustain and handle the waste output that one is producing. Reducing the amount of discarded waste can also lessen the need to reuse or recycle items constantly.

Some ways to reduce and use preventative measures are to:

use reusable forms of everyday daily items such as reusable beeswax food wraps, washable utensils, electric lighters, metal razors, and recycled grocery bags

compost compostable foods at compost centers in your state

shop at zero-waste grocery stores in your state

avoid throwaway items such as single-use cutlery and dishes

replace paper items with fabric or cloth options such as fabric napkins, dishcloths, and cotton paper towels

buy products in bulk as opposed to small, single-use containers

Reuse

Often, it can be easy to discard packaging or items that no longer work or have a use for them. Instead, one should put creativity into practice when thinking of ways to reuse an object instead of throwing it out entirely and increasing waste output.

Some ways to reuse common thrown-away items are to:

turn used milk, coffee, juice, and water cartons into birdhouses

grow seedlings in empty egg cartons

use empty plastic milk jugs for your garden in creative ways

clean out glass jars or containers and repurpose them as a storage component

sell or donate old clothes, furniture, appliances, etc., to those who can use it

reuse grocery bags to cover small trashcans or on your next trip to the store

utilize newspaper as a way to cushion fragile items for storage

use leftover wood as fuel for bonfires

donate old notebooks and books for children who are in need of them

Recycle ♻️

At times, it can be easier to throw away used goods rather than recycle them and allow them to redirect potential waste from landfills, conserve energy, and reduce the need to extract new materials for new products. According to the EPA, "recycling one ton of paper would save enough energy to power the average American home for six months, save 7,000 gallons of water, save 3.3 cubic yards of landfill space, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by one metric ton of carbon equivalent (MTCE)."

Some ways to get started with recycling items can be to:

buy items that are made with recycled materials so that once it is used up, you can recycle them and restart the process

educate yourself on the plastic recycling symbols and learn what they mean and if they can be recycled

be aware of the fact that not all plastics can be recycled at certain facilities

clean out hazardous/unrecyclable contents before recycling items

choose to buy things that are made with water-soluble solutions instead of chemical-based solvents

look out for materials that local recycling facilities are accepting, and start collecting recyclable items

use public blue bins that indicate if they accept paper, glass, or plastic for an easy-access recycling system

Efforts to start being sustainable might seem to make a slight difference amongst the tons of trash thrown away daily, but having one person reuse, reduce, and recycle, can make a big difference in a healthier Earth.

Sources

“3rs - Reduce, Reuse & Recycle.” SustainableSA.Com, 2 Aug. 2016, www.sustainablesanantonio.com/practices-technology/reduce-reuse-recycle/. 

“Basic Information Details | Paper Recycling.” United States Environmental Protection Agency, 21 Feb. 2016, archive.epa.gov/wastes/conserve/materials/paper/web/html/index-2.html. 

“Climate Change Indicators.” United States Environmental Protection Agency, 1 Aug. 2022, www.epa.gov/climate-indicators/greenhouse-gases. 

“Climate Change, Recycling, and Waste Prevention.” Climate Change, Recycling and Waste Prevention from King County’s Solid Waste Division - King County, kingcounty.gov/depts/dnrp/solid-waste/programs/climate/climate-change-recycling.aspx. Accessed 1 July 2023. 

Fahad. “3 R’s of Environment - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.” Earth Reminder, 4 Jan. 2020, www.earthreminder.com/3rs-of-environment-reduce-reuse-recycle/. 

[wambsgender]

for well over two years ive been using these lovely squared notebooks for anything and everything i needed to put on paper. ive being buying the same pen in bulk for even longer because the two together make the best combination for pulling out my thoughts. but the store i bought the notebooks from has shut down and despite my best efforts i can't find an alternative that comes close. and today i finally finished my last page :( goodbye brown notebooks you served me well

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[Image description: a reddit post in r/ADHD by u/Phaesporic that reads:

When you buy things, pay the ADHD tax upfront

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I've seen a lot of posts about the ADHD tax-- the late fees, the groceries that go bad, lost items, impulse purchases we never touch... you get the picture. It's real, and it sucks.

One thing I've noticed lately, though, is how sometimes, you can get away with paying a smaller ADHD tax if you plan ahead when you buy things. Hear me out.

1. I could buy a whole crown of fresh broccoli for like, $1.50, but I won't get around to washing, cutting, and preparing it. A $2.50 bag of pre-cut, pre-washed broccoli will get eaten. Instead of a $1.50 ADHD tax for broccoli I won't eat, it's a $1.00 tax for broccoli I will eat.

2. A cute planner or notebook with a great layout is worth $30 if I will actually use it. An awkward-to-use planner that I'm not motivated to ever touch is useless, and not worth spending even $5 on.

3. With vitamins, if they're not gummies, I won't maintain the habit of taking them. I'll pay extra for the gummy vites that I will use versus the regular ones I will waste.

Other things include: paying for Spotify Premium because I know that ads (or going to find music elsewhere) will distract me. Only buying clothes from stores with really long return windows, even if it's pricier (REI lets you return things for a full year, bro). Paying more for a phone with a really long battery life so it's not dead half the time.

As someone who was raised to be frugal, a lot of this stuff feels kinda shameful almost? But when I stop and think about it, I stand by my assessment that it's actually cheaper this way.

Edit: thank you! but please don't spend money on awards. spend it on pre-washed, fresh cut broccoli, pals

Edit 2: Y'all make some great points. The encouragement and understanding in the comments is making my whole week.

After some further reflection, some things really stand out to me:

Viewing willpower and energy as limited resources is critical. Purchases are cost + willpower + energy. Whole, unwashed broccoli is lower on cost but higher on willpower and energy demands.

-> I feel like we can punish ourselves for wasting time. Like I convinced myself "don't buy pre-prepped veggies if you're gonna waste 8 hrs on video games, you can spare the time." But that's basically punishing myself for having ADHD by depriving myself of vegetables I'd actually eat.

-> Besides, maybe the 20 mins I save by having pre-prepped broccoli means I have enough mental energy to wash some dishes after I eat, which means washing dishes on Saturday takes 40 minutes instead of an hour, which means I have enough energy to clean my room, and so on.

2. Frozen vegetables & fruit, meal kits, and bulk purchases help. I will also add: did you know you can freeze bread?? Then toast it and it's good!

3. Point of caution: spending more on something doesn't necessarily mean it's more likely to be used. We have all been there. But if something will genuinely be more usable or more functional at a higher cost, it might be really worth it.

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How to Develop Unique Tea Flavors and Blends – Basketleaf

Creating unique tea flavors and blends is a fantastic way to make your tea business stand out. Whether you’re catering to traditional tea lovers or adventurous consumers, the art of tea blending allows you to design distinctive flavors and attract loyal customers. For entrepreneurs with best business under ₹1 lakh , blending can be an affordable way to differentiate your brand while keeping costs low.

In this guide, we’ll explore practical steps to develop your own tea blends, tips for sourcing ingredients affordably, and how to keep your business budget-friendly.

Why Develop Unique Tea Blends?

Differentiation in a Competitive Market: With many tea businesses emerging, unique flavors help establish your brand identity.

Tailored to Audience Preferences: Creating signature blends can help you meet specific tastes, such as herbal wellness teas, floral blends, or dessert-inspired teas.

Flexibility with Minimal Investment: You can start small with affordable ingredients, scaling up as you gain traction with customers.

Step-by-Step Guide to Developing Unique Tea Flavors and Blends

1. Understand the Basics of Tea Blending

To create balanced and enjoyable tea blends, it’s essential to understand how different tea types, herbs, and flavor notes interact.

Base Teas: Choose a base for each blend, such as black, green, white, or oolong tea. Each tea type has distinct properties and flavors.

Complementary Ingredients: Add complementary elements, such as herbs (mint, chamomile), spices (ginger, cinnamon), or flowers (rose, lavender) for unique profiles.

Flavor Profiles: Aim for a balance between primary (base tea) and secondary (herbs, spices, fruit) flavors.

2. Define Your Target Audience and Blend Purpose

Consider who your target customers are and what tea experience they’re seeking.

Wellness Enthusiasts: For customers interested in health benefits, create blends with herbs known for relaxation, immunity, or digestion.

Classic Tea Lovers: For traditionalists, blend Indian chai, masala, or floral teas with classic flavors.

Adventurous Tasters: Offer innovative blends like fruity green teas or dessert-inspired flavors like chocolate-mint tea.

3. Source Ingredients Affordably

Staying within a ₹1 lakh budget requires careful selection of quality ingredients at reasonable prices.

Local Markets: Purchase herbs, spices, and dried fruit from local markets or wholesale suppliers. Indian spice markets often offer bulk herbs and spices at affordable rates.

Online Wholesale: Websites like Amazon, Big Basket, and local tea wholesalers can provide affordable tea bases and flavor ingredients.

Tip: Start small, sourcing only a limited amount of ingredients for experimentation before buying in bulk.

4. Experiment with Flavor Combinations

Begin with a few base recipes, and then try various additions to find what works best.

Trial and Tasting: Create small batches to test flavor combinations. Keep a notebook to record quantities and results.

Balancing Flavors: Start with a 3:1 ratio (3 parts tea base, 1 part flavoring ingredient) and adjust based on taste.

Example Blends:

Soothing Lavender Chamomile Green Tea: Green tea, dried lavender, chamomile

Spicy Masala Chai: Black tea, cardamom, ginger, cinnamon, black pepper

Refreshing Citrus Mint: Green tea, dried orange peel, peppermint

5. Embrace Seasonal Blends

Creating seasonal blends can help attract new customers by offering flavors that match seasonal preferences.

Summer Blends: Light and refreshing teas with fruity or floral notes (e.g., hibiscus, lemongrass).

Winter Blends: Warm and comforting teas with spices like cinnamon, ginger, and cloves.

Festival-Themed Blends: Craft blends inspired by Indian festivals, such as saffron-infused tea for Diwali or rose-milk tea for Holi.

6. Test, Refine, and Seek Feedback

Once you’ve developed a few blends, conduct tasting sessions with friends, family, or customers.

Gather Feedback: Encourage honest feedback on flavor, aroma, and presentation.

Adjust Ingredients: Based on feedback, refine each blend to improve balance and appeal.

Host a Tasting Event: If possible, host a small tasting event where attendees can try multiple blends and share their thoughts.

Tips to Stay on Budget While Developing Unique Tea Blends

Start with Affordable Ingredients: Begin with a few high-impact, affordable ingredients. Local herbs, dried fruits, and spices often offer excellent value.

Invest in Small Quantities for Testing: Purchase small quantities for initial experimentation and only buy in bulk once you’ve finalized your recipes.

DIY Packaging: To save costs, use simple, eco-friendly packaging, such as paper pouches or reusable jars, which are budget-friendly and attractive.

Focus on Core Blends: Instead of creating too many blends at once, focus on perfecting a few unique blends that will become your brand’s signature flavors.

Marketing Unique Tea Blends on a Budget

1. Leverage Social Media

Share visually appealing images of your tea blends on Instagram and Facebook. Create posts with vibrant colors and engaging captions that reflect the mood of each blend.

2. Offer Sample Packs

Sell small sample packs of your top blends, which allows customers to try multiple flavors before committing to a larger purchase. This approach builds customer interest and reduces hesitancy.

3. Collaborate with Food and Wellness Bloggers

Send samples to local food or wellness bloggers who can feature your blends. Their audience can help generate word-of-mouth interest and expand your brand’s visibility.

4. Use Customer Reviews and Feedback

Encourage customers to share their reviews on social media. Positive testimonials can boost credibility and attract new customers.

5. Seasonal Promotions

Offer limited-time discounts on seasonal blends or festival-themed packs to encourage customers to try your latest creations.

FAQs

1. How can I ensure my tea blends are unique?

Experiment with combinations of tea bases, herbs, spices, and dried fruits to create original flavors. Keep track of your recipes and tweak them until you find a blend that stands out.

2. Can I start selling my blends online with a limited budget?

Yes! You can begin by selling on social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook, using direct messaging for orders. As you grow, consider listing on marketplaces like Amazon or Flipkart.

3. How do I know if a tea blend will be popular?

Testing with small groups or hosting a tasting event can help gauge interest. Start by selling sample packs to see which blends customers prefer before investing in larger quantities.

4. Do I need a license to sell my own tea blends?

Yes, to sell consumable products, you’ll need an FSSAI license. Check local regulations for compliance.

Conclusion: Start Crafting Unique Tea Blends with Basketleaf

Developing unique tea blends on a budget is a fantastic way to make your brand memorable in a competitive market. By starting small, focusing on high-quality ingredients, and marketing creatively, you can create the best business under ₹1 lakh with a tea blending venture that appeals to a wide range of customers. With these strategies, you can build a loyal customer base and bring a refreshing twist to the tea market in India.

Begin your journey with Basketleaf, and start crafting blends that bring people together, one unique cup at a time.

[randomriverreader]

# 5 is what my work buys in bulk for everyone to use. Numbers 1, 2 and 4 are the ones that I would pick if I was sketching some thing for my art notebook (hard to tell the difference when I can’t see the tips) Number three is what I would take notes with in class.

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Buy Office Stationery Supplies Online at Best Prices in India | Triace

In these days’s fast-paced enterprise international, having the right workplace stationery components is important for retaining performance and productivity. Whether it is for jotting down notes during conferences, printing vital files, or organizing your workspace, the role of best stationery cannot be overstated. For businesses and experts looking to shop for office stationery online, there’s appropriate information: the market is brimming with alternatives that combine convenience with affordability. Let's explore why opting for online stationery resources is the high-quality preference to your office wishes in India.

Why Choose to Buy Office Stationery Online?

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The Role of Quality Stationery inside the Workplace

Investing in exquisite stationery materials is vital for any business. Whether you’re a startup, a small commercial enterprise, or a massive employer, having dependable and sturdy stationery items ensures clean operations. Quality products make a contribution to a professional image, which can be specifically essential at some stage in meetings, displays, and client interactions.

For instance, using top rate paper and pens at some stage in shows can leave an enduring influence on clients. Similarly, properly-prepared documents and files reflect undoubtedly for your commercial enterprise’s attention to detail and commitment to excellence.

Key Categories of Office Stationery Supplies Online

When you purchase workplace stationery online, it is critical to recognize the distinct classes of merchandise to be had to make sure you’re shopping items that meet your desires. Here are some of the primary classes to don't forget:

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Tips for Buying Stationery Supplies Online

Assess Your Needs: Before you begin purchasing, make a listing of the gadgets you want. This will help you live targeted and avoid shopping for unnecessary products.

Check Product Descriptions: Always study the product descriptions and specs carefully. This ensures that you realize exactly what you’re buying and saves you sadness.

Compare Prices: Don’t accept the primary product you see. Compare prices throughout one of a kind platforms to ensure you’re getting the first-class deal.

Read Reviews: Customer evaluations can offer valuable insights into the satisfactory performance of the goods you’re considering. Look for items with high rankings and fantastic remarks.

Consider Bulk Purchases: If your office makes use of sure substances often, shopping for in bulk can store money in the end. Many online shops provide reductions for bulk orders, making it an economical choice.

The Triace Advantage

For over 50 years, Triace has been at the leading edge of modern printing and packaging solutions. Specializing in price-added services, they have carved a spot in the marketplace with its first rate printing of product stickers, labels, cartons, brochures, and more. Their commitment to great and excellence has been recognized with countrywide and international awards inside the fields of modern packaging and area of expertise printing.

Their dedication to presenting pinnacle-notch providers extends to its workplace stationery substances, making sure that clients receive simplest and excellent merchandise. Their attention on spark off and expert provider makes them a reliable choice for organizations searching to buy office stationery on-line in India.

Why Buy Stationery Supplies Online?

Quality Assurance: Triace is known for its stringent first-rate control measures, ensuring that every product meets the best standards of excellence.

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Conclusion

In conclusion, deciding on to buy workplace stationery online is a smart move for groups trying to streamline their procurement process whilst playing a much wider range of products and better fees. With the added comfort and value savings, it’s no marvel that more and more businesses are making the transfer to on-line looking for their office resources. When you buy stationery elements online from trusted providers, you may be assured that you’re investing in first-rate merchandise so one can assist your business operations and help preserve a professional image.

So, why wait? Explore the great array of stationery substances online and make your purchases nowadays to make certain your workplace is continually nicely stocked and prepared for fulfillment.