February 2012
8 posts
The Ampersand. The abbreviated form of “and,” though the two terms are not completely interchangeable. An ampersand is used to mention two things that are intimately related as a pair, namely persons. Peanut butter and jelly do not qualify because, while great together, the two items work with other things, like chocolate and toast. Penn & Teller does qualify, because...
Abusive relationship with exercise
Season: I'm so sore. :(
Me: Aw! What happened?
Season: Jim happened.
Me: =O
Season: Oh, I mean gym. Lol
“The sons of Finarfin were Finrod the faithful (who was afterwards named...”
– Of Eldamar, The Silmarillion. (via ar-feiniel)
January 2012
20 posts
“The risk of unemployment among recent college graduates depends on their major....”
– College Is Still Worth It, But Jobs And Pay Depend on Major - Forbes
Gone are the days when a simple college degree would get you a job. Choose wisely!
(via moneyisnotimportant)
“What do I do for fun? I like to reconcile compromising inconsistencies in...”
– chompyfrankster
Sweet via text
Cupcake: Hey Frank, I've been thinking about things, and you're sweet, but I'm not really feeling things between us. You're a nice guy, and I know you'll find someone who's right for you, but that person's not me.
Me: All right, next!
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bebelestrange:
“Man isn’t a noble savage, he’s an ignoble savage. He is irrational, brutal, weak, silly, unable to be objective about anything where his own interests are involved—that about sums it up. I’m interested in the brutal and violent nature of man because it’s a true picture of him. And any attempt to create social institutions on a false view of the nature of man is probably doomed to...
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December 2011
44 posts
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Intellectualization
Intellectualization is a “flight into reason,” where the person avoids uncomfortable emotions by focusing on facts and logic. The situation is treated as an interesting problem that engages the person on a rational basis, whilst the emotional aspects are completely ignored as being irrelevant.
Jargon is often used as a device of intellectualization. By using complex terminology, the...
“It’s not interesting to me to just make (users) laugh or entertain them,” said...”
– Josh Sternberg sat down to chat with Topherchris about his role as Community Manager at Tumblr (via staff)
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I hate getting haircuts
Me: Aw man, i went to get my hair cut, but i left, i got a big case of anxiety
K-girl: Yikes, why? :(
Me: I didn't know when they could take me and i felt uncomfortable asking.
I hate getting my hair cut
Oh yeah, and then last christmas started playing and i started getting really emotional
K-girl: Oh :( I wish I could give you a big hug :( are you feeling better now that you left?
Me: No, i retreated. I don't think i can bring myself to go back there. I don't know how i'm gonna get my hair cut now. I'm kinda shaky
I'm going home to chill out
K-girl: I think that might be best..and maybe next time try to make an appointment?
Me: I guess so. I'm home. My hearts is beating fast, i feel like i was trying to escape or something
K-girl: Hugs. Please try to relax for now :-)
Huggles. I'll be here for you in any way I can if you need me
Me: Thanks, tear, that means a lot
I don't wanna lose your love tonight →
Josie’s on a vacation far away Come around and talk it over So many things that I wanna say You know I like my girls a little bit older I just wanna use your love tonight I don’t wanna lose your love tonight I ain’t got many friends left to talk to Nowhere to run when I’m in trouble You know I’d do anything for you Stay the night - but keep it undercover I just wanna...
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“I love cats. They’re the epitome of indifference.”
– Amy Farrah Fowler
“If you’re going to go your own way, don’t expect anyone to come with you. If you...”
– Henry Rollins (via thesebeautifuleditions)
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