#skill opportunities

[bogkeep]

i've said it before and i will say it again, i genuinely believe that one of the best ways to practice drawing is by doodling on some cheap paper with a cheap pen. nothing to be precious about, you can't undo what you've drawn, if you drew it wrong the first time draw it fifteen times until you get it right. a lot of people are scared of their art looking bad but art looking bad is an unavoidable part of the process. you don't have to show anyone but yourself and you can try again as many times as you want!

[itsaprosthetic]

we are so back

We are so back

[authenticity2025]

[coochiequeens]

Ladies in Washington, please share this.

Author: Leah Pezzetti

Published: 6:55 PM PDT April 4, 2025

KENT, Wash. —

The Western States Regional Council of Carpenters union (WSRCC) has launched a new program at the Kent training center focused on recruiting more women into the trade. 

The Bridging Outstanding Opportunities with Tradeswoman Skills (BOOTS) program originated in Los Angeles then expanded to Portland in 2024. It’s a four-week pre-apprenticeship class exclusively for women that lays the framework for entering the carpentry trade. 

Dani Ferris has been a carpenter for ten years and teaches the new all-women class in Kent. She said she’s witnessed firsthand the lack of women and female role models in the trades. 

“Now, we’re being able to set these women up so that the future generations, they will be able to come in and they’ll see somebody who looks like them, they’ll see somebody in roles of success and leadership. Then they’ll know hey, I can do this, I got this,” said Ferris. 

A WSRCC spokesperson said in the union, women make up 3.23% of the membership. In Washington state, women make up about 7% of the carpentry workforce. 

Ferris said it’s a hard but rewarding job. She’s proud to have a hands-on job that has high impact. 

“I love being able to wake up every morning, go in, put in an honest days work, see the progress of what I’m doing every day. Then be able to leave and come back and drive down the street, look at all the things I touched, and be like ‘I did that,’” she said. 

New apprentices in Washington start at $37 an hour, then increase to $61.54 an hour when they become journeymen. 

The first cohort of women in the BOOTS program is started in March, but Ferris said this will be a regular, ongoing program for women moving forward. 

For more information, visit the BOOTS website. 

[littlenimart]

tojoctober day 1 - dance

y0-era kiryu and goromi is my favorite AU space to play in (っ˘ω˘ς ) they shoulda hit the disco together…

[homoeroticgrappling]

Toni Storm's promo immediately after Swerve really shows what happens when you take current talent who have everything they need to become GREAT and just need someone to give them the chance to shine, they are the example of what AEW can do for the art and sport of professional wrestling

[soup-in-my-fly]

Ren!!! Don’t eat that ren!!!! You’ll get salmon nella 😨😨!!!

[luna-the-cretar]

Ouaw drawing headcanons. Because I can.

Gideon is actually really good at drawing. Due to his mechanic skills, whenever he’s having trouble with a certain piece of machinery—especially a delicate one that he can’t really fiddle with continuously without risk of breaking it permanently—he will draw a scaled mock-up of the machine, including its parts, and figure out the issue. It’s always incredibly detailed, and it’s a genuine work of art in its own way, even if Gideon doesn’t think so. No, he can’t draw figures or anything, but still life? Done.

Gideon is actually the reason why Torbek started drawing in the first place. Torbek couldn’t really figure out how to draw the intricate details of a piece of machinery, or even have it be entirely accurate, but he did figure out how to draw figures well. During the days of the Carnivale, Torbek would be found drawing various employees—usually Kremy. They were also really good, but the only person that really hyped Torbek up about his drawings was Gricko.

Speaking of, Gricko is really good at drawing beasts. Like, as good as Gideon is at drawing machinery. Except Gricko can only draw beasts. If he tries to draw literally anything else, it looks like a blind toddler with no arms drew it. But his beast drawings are incredibly detailed, and is almost like seeing the real thing.

Frost is like. Slightly above average when drawing anything. And that’s mostly because it was really the only thing he could do in the little time he had between studies. He draws semi-realistically, for his skill level. He’s not as good as Gideon or the goblinoids, but he’s pretty decent.

Kremy is average at drawing. Sure, he can do it, but not well. The few times he does draw is mostly little doodles when making up a heist plan.

[sealbuffed]

My hypothetical future Clive design with adult Luke.

Their fashion choices are questionable in equally abhorrent but opposing ways.

[dadvans]

bucktommy + eddie friendship snowboarding vacation episode for season 8 where they survive an avalanche. tim, are you listening. tim, can you hear me. bucktommy + eddie friendship snowboarding vacation episode for season 8 where they survive an avalanche, ok???

[gen4grl]

i bought leaks, butter, bananas and bean jam jelly!

[femmefatalevibe]

Femme Fatale Guide: Types of Relationships To Help You Thrive In Life

Table of Contents:

Healthy Relationship With Yourself

Peer-To-Peer Relationship

Mentorship Relationship

Goal-Oriented/Accountability-Focused Relationship

Emotionally-Intimate Relationship

Physical/Sexually-Intimate Relationship

Acquaintance Relationships

Second-Degree Relationships

Types of Relationships:

Healthy Relationship With Yourself: Internalize and act with the knowledge that you're worthy of love, care, and nourishment, and have unconditional permission to work towards your goals & dream life. Eat healthfully, drink plenty of water, remain well-rested, move your body daily, maintain proper hygiene/a clean home, invest in your appearance to feel your best, live as a life-long learner, establish healthy habits/routines, get your finances in order, establish and maintain boundaries, make positive self-talk a priority.

Peer-To-Peer Relationship: Aka friendships, which are intended to offer mutual support and joy in life. These friendships thrive on having similar values and interests, which makes these individuals your greatest cheerleaders, advice givers/receivers, and partners in crime to have fun or offer platonic love/emotional support during traditional or difficult seasons in your life. Peer-to-peer relationships should add mutual excitement, encouragement, and emotional nourishment, and provide a soundboard for confidential information exchange, ears to listen without unnecessary or superficial judgment, and solicited advice from someone who has your best interest in mind.

Mentorship Relationship: This could be a boss, teacher, professor, aunt, uncle, or another trusted adult(s) who can guide you based on their more extensive life experience/wisdom. You can have one or several mentors at any life stage and for different purposes. These people should be trustworthy (keep your information confidential unless you state otherwise) and express their advice through the lens of your best interest rather than their own personal desires or biases (at least those left unchecked). Ensure you feel safe around these people, and their presence in your life is a mutually-nourishing relationship that allows you to grow personally, professionally, and relationally.

Goal-Oriented/Accountability-Focused Relationship: A coach, mentorship, or friendship based on the achievement of a particular goal or practice. This type of relationship can manifest as an accountability partner or support group. A therapist can also fulfill this role in your life (but like, a coach, this relationship is a one-way street to offer you emotional support/tools & resources). Some reasons for an accountability-oriented relationship include helping you achieve a certain health/fitness goal, establish better routines, advance in your career, let go of unhealthy habits, patterns, or addictions, better manage your finances, or help you get your other relationships (family, partner, friends, self-talk, boss, co-workers, etc.) in order.

Emotionally-Intimate Relationship: Someone with whom you feel an unwavering emotional closeness and connection. This person can be a partner you're involved with sexually/physically intimate with or not. Asexuality exists, of course. And emotional intimacy can definitely exist in close platonic relationships (like your best friendships) without any romantic or sexual feelings. These relationships are important because they allow you to let your emotional walls down and be your vulnerable, authentic self.

Physical/Sexually-Intimate Relationship: This relationship could be with a romantic partner, FWB, with multiple partners, purely with yourself, or somewhere in between. If you have sexual needs, it's important to find pleasurable ways to satisfy these desires in a way that makes you feel most fulfilled and respected. Let go of any shame you experience when exploring this side of yourself. Experiment and learn what you like/dislike/fantasize about. Use this information to elevate your practice and communication with any partner(s) for a heightened, more enjoyable, and potentially closer emotionally-bonding experience.

Hobby/Interest-Centric Relationship: These relationships can extend from co-workers to your friends in a certain class/the one friend you go on weekly walks with, follow a particular TV show with, exchange beauty tips with, "going out" friends, etc. While these connections aren't vulnerable to the degree of a close friendship/relationship, it is important to have some relationships that are purely based on fun, light-hearted conversations, and mutual hobbies/interests/lifestyles. Having someone to share these mutual experiences with helps you feel more connected to your environment/communities, not feel isolated/lonely when your friends, family, or intimate partner has different hobbies, career aspirations, or daily routines/lifestyle compared to you, and provides a mutual soundboard on issues, insights, and exciting moments in this particular area of your life.

Acquaintance Relationships: Everyone needs those friends, co-workers, or classmates they can just chat with when at a party, a group meeting, dinner, a special occasion, to grab a quick lunch or coffee, etc. These people are fun to be around and allow you to indulge in light, easy conversations to offer temporary social support/fulfillment. These relationships also expand your network for professional opportunities, making new friends, finding dates/a potential partner, interest groups/new hobbies, referral services/classes/spaces, and other contacts that can enrich your life.

Second-Degree Relationships: These are friend-of-a-friend type connections who can be/become your future business partners, romantic/sexual partners, co-workers, investors, hairdressers, realtors, stylists, finance managers, etc. Be ready to reciprocate these offers and be this person in others' lives, too. As your network gets broader and more dynamic, better chances and potential there is to connect with the right people to help you achieve your goals, desires, and overall life satisfaction. Success and efficiency rarely – if ever – exist in isolation.

[percycoolguy]

tucker voice Haha woah hey ladies am i interrupting something haha nah its cool you two get back to your lovers quarrel ill just stand right here and enjoy the view

[lopez-richter-fangirl]

Guys did you hear??

Directed by Lauren Lopez

[sunnysidesevenup]

“haha fellow honest doesn’t know basic math” actually I can near guarantee that man knows how to card count and I will take no criticism on that