Dear Syfy: I can’t sleep and your late night movies are really, really bad.
February 9th
I'm 24 and still have an irrational fear that hanging a limb off the bed will get it eaten. It's worse than usual in hotels.
I think I’m stuck with this phobia for life.
February 8th
These kind of photos are my favorite. I can look at a hundred photos of a hundred beautiful half-naked chubby women who are empowered and awesome, but I only honestly get so much from it— however, when I see photos of a big woman and her partner, or a big woman DOING something— cooking, cleaning, playing with her pets, etc etc— that’s what really normalizes the imagery for me. In the (ridiculous) world in my head, fat women are not desirable and do not live happy, romantic, fulfilling lives. I know this is false, because I’m one and I do it every day, and I find everyone I see attractive in some way, but, it isn’t represented enough in the media. I’m proud of all you fatshionistas for showing people how to work what they’ve got and showing designers they need to go fuck themselves, and I’m proud of all the women who are brave enough to bare themselves in a sexually attractive light in an attempt to give us all a sense of what “normal” and beautiful and sexy truly are… but I want to see you all LIVING in photos, too. I want to see big happy moms loving their kids in photography. I want to see fantastically stylish couples photos of people my size. I want to see smiling, confident big women standing right next to their more socially acceptable counterparts at Sunday brunch. Stop hiding from the camera in your daily adventures, ladies. I’m trying to do it myself, but it needs to be all of us if it’s going to make a difference. :)
Sometimes I want to let out a scream. Not because I'm angry, upset, sad, frustrated, or anything negative. Just for the simple reason to make an irrational sound.
Then I catch my dog staring at me with a look that says “you better not.”
You are a toddler and (I assume it’s) Vario is your father.
Facebook knows too much
It is starting to suggest that I add some Tumblr people. Ones that I have no friends in common with. How does it know?!
cookies or a form of spyware
Something interesting to know: in Facebook’s old privacy settings, what you had access to control was basically who could see how much of your profile. There’s a new section now that allows you to choose what of YOUR data your FRIENDS’ ACCOUNTS can share with Applications and “Facebook-enhanced” websites. So… apps your friends are using can get access to any of your information that your friends can see, unless you go tell FB no way Jose. Personally I unchecked all that shit and am so annoyed I’m considering leaving FB altogether. I mean, I realize that nothing you put online is truly private, but, I was never notified that applications I personally haven’t added but that my friends are using can know who I am. To turn it off for yourself, go into Privacy Settings > Applications and Websites > What Your Friends Can Share About You.
“ A new British survey says there’s no doubt about it: People who have dogs and walk them regularly get more exercise than the average gym member. ”
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Recessed into a urinal is a pressure-sensitive display screen. When the guest uses it, he triggers an interactive game, producing images and sound. (via On Target by Marcel Neundorfer)
Not entirely sure this is a good idea. I know a few men who would probably never come out of the bathroom again.
Twice in one day, I'm applauding this state. Ice skaters are flocking to hell.
Animal Shelter offers Valentine Special (February 8, 2010) - People interested in giving their loved one a pet for Valentine’s Day are invited to take advantage of Valentine Specials offered at Oklahoma City’s Animal Shelter. The shelter will waive adoption fees for cats six months and older on February 13 and 14. Adoption fees for most other animals are $25, which includes spaying or neutering, shots, flea and tick treatment, a collar and a tag. Dog adoptions are still $25. According to Animal Shelter Manager Catherine English people should do their research before they give the gift of a pet for Valentine’s Day. “Caring for a pet is a long term commitment,” English said. “Dogs can live 10-15 years and cats can live up to 20 years. Other considerations include affordability, space restrictions, training, landlord restrictions, exercise requirements and compatibility with other pets in the home.” There are more than 63 cats and 276 dogs waiting to be adopted at the shelter in all sizes, age groups and breeds. The Oklahoma City Animal Shelter is open from noon to 5:45 p.m. every day except holidays at SE 29 & Bryant, 1.5 miles east of Interstate 35. Log onto the City’s Web site, www.okc.gov/animalwelfare to shop for a pet online.
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Oh, you haven’t heard of the amazing photographer Jillian Balfour?
Well that’s a shame. So now you have. And you should follow her. Here and here. You have no excuse not to.
Her images will give you warm fuzzies….on the inside.
A fuckyeah Tumblr just made me blush. ♥
Because you’re awesome. Duhhhh.
Side note. How’d you make the heart?
There are a couple of ways to make all kinds of characters. If you have a numeric keyboard (a keyboard with a numlock turned on) and you press ALT + a numeric key (again, a key activated by numlock, not one of the numbers across the top of your keyboard), it’ll generally make a symbol. Here’s a little list of some of those. ALT + 3 gives you a heart. If you don’t have a numeric keyboard, you’ve either got to copy-and-paste the character from an existing rendered version or else know the magic HTML code, which starts with & # (no space though) and is followed by a few numbers. Here’s a list of those codes for some basic cute shapes and such. My nerdery ends when I say this and I don’t have time to look details: there are some easier to remember name codes standardizing slowly, like for the heart, which is “& hearts ;” without the spaces which will render a heart. That’s how I usually do it. :)
9497
Oh, you haven’t heard of the amazing photographer Jillian Balfour?
Well that’s a shame. So now you have. And you should follow her. Here and here. You have no excuse not to.
Her images will give you warm fuzzies….on the inside.
A fuckyeah Tumblr just made me blush. ♥
The flower sprout, a new vegetable for your children to hate | Mail Online British growers crossed kale and Brussels sprouts to make a new veg!
I remember just a couple of years ago, Oklahoma wasn't even offering e-file yet.
This morning I checked my bank account and noted a small surplus, checked the details, and…
I actually got my state refund back before my federal.
I don’t think I’ve ever said this before:
I’m impressed, Oklahoma. Well done.
Ew. That just felt weird.
February 7th
» Star Wars Weather Forecast « Tom Scott
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“It’s like Hoth out there. Cold, ice, freezing desolation. You may have to climb inside a tauntaun for warmth.” Check your city!
February 6th
365 | 004 | February 04, 2010
My guys were playing on the sumo sac… I made them freeze for a photo. Well, Shannon froze, anyway.
Yeah, sorry, but this photo just turned out too adorable for me not to brag about it. This is what I come home to every night. No matter how tired I am, how bad my day was… I know this happiness awaits me. It’s a good feeling.
