May 2013
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“If you love deeply, you’re going to get hurt badly. But it’s still worth it.”
– C.S Lewis (via littlemiss)
But it’s so so worth it.
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13 Banned Foods Still Allowed in the U.S. →
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“Marry your best friend. I do not say that lightly. Really, truly find the...”
– N’tima (via theceesupreme)
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Overalls are back! →
“If reporters can learn to pronounce Gerard Depardieu and Monique Lhuillier then...”
– Seema Jilani: My Racist Encounter at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner
Just a snippet of this amazing article.
what i've learned on tumblr: Self defense techniques, art appreciation, dealing with basic life situations, politics, the economy, biology facts, to be open-minded and accepting of everyone no matter the shape, form, gender, race, sexuality, religion, social status, SPECIES. the difference between grey and gray, the effect one simple little word can have on people both good or bad, how to deal with depression, anxiety and suicidal feelings, some of the different theories of our existence, WHAT TO DO IF I GET BURIED ALIVE
what i've learned in school: using a calculator to find a side of a triangle
April 2013
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March 2013
7 posts
Wait... What?: afrafemme: lindsaur-gor: There... →
afrafemme:
lindsaur-gor:
There needs to be a code word or something that means “my brain is fighting me every step of the way today and I feel like I’m going to vibrate out of my skin, so I need you to forgive everything and go slowly and speak softly and lower your expectations.” And…
this has been me for dayyys now.
Parties We Should Have Instead of Weddings →
I’m kind of in love with this list that NYMag.com put up, especially Domestic Partnership party & the Re-Bachelorette Party.
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Why Saying I Look "Mixed" Isn't A Compliment |... →
“We aren’t beautiful in spite of our Blackness, we are beautiful because of it.”
Thank you! This is also the reason that statements like “You’re pretty for a [insert race here] girl” are not compliments.
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“We cannot be consumed by the actions of Philadelphia magazine, because in a city...”
– Responding to “Being White in Philly” | AxisPhilly (via tayyib)
Philly Weekly Mayoral Bracket →
I nominate this as Philly’s actual mayoral election. Especially since people don’t really vote in the real one anyway.
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February 2013
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WatchI’m kind of obsessed with this. It’s basically just an animated bar graph. But it’s pretty cool.
July 2012
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reblog if you are a cat
Ha. Well if I were any animal, it would most certainly be a cat. Even though I hate them.
June 2012
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May 2012
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“You may have lots of friends in the audience of your life, but not everyone can...”
– Dr. Mahalia Ann Hines (mother of Common; taken from his book “One Day It’ll All Make Sense)
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“Some people say, “Never let them see you cry.” I say, if you’re so mad you could...”
– Tina Fey
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10 Ways to Love Others →
bhargette:
Some guidelines for loving:
1. Tell them about their brilliance. They likely can’t see it and they don’t know its immensity, but you can see it, and you can illuminate it for them.
2. Be authentic, and give others the gift of the real you and a real relationship. Ask your real questions. Share your real beliefs. Go for your real dreams. Tell your truth.
3. Don’t confuse...
April 2012
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Nerdy Thing of the Day that I Love
I may be slightly obsessed with podcasts. Specifically This American Life.
On May 10th, the radio show will be broadcasting live with a slight twist. They’ll be hosting the show on a stage and streaming it to theatres across the county. So instead of just hearing voices, this episode will feature dance, live music, and a short film as well.
Tickets are less than $20 per person and you can...
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Watch“There’s zero correlation between being the best talker and having the best ideas.” -Susan Cain
March 2012
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The United States of America on college education
Student: I'm not going to go to college because I don't want to go into debt.
USA: YOU USELESS PIECE OF SHIT. YOU'RE GOING TO AMOUNT TO NOTHING YOU FUCKING SCUMBAG. YOU'RE THE REASON WHY MY TAXES ARE SO HIGH.
Student: I'm just going to attend a small community college instead.
USA: HAHAHA YOU WERE TOO STUPID TO GET INTO A GOOD UNIVERSITY. ENJOY YOUR MCDONALD'S DIPLOMA.
Student: I attended a four year university and received a diploma in a field I am interested in. Now I am $50,000+ in debt.
USA: YOU DUMBASS. WHY THE FUCK DID YOU GO TO COLLEGE WHEN YOU KNOW YOU COULDN'T AFFORD IT? YOU DIDN'T EVEN CHOOSE A USEFUL MAJOR EITHER. GOD PEOPLE LIKE YOU MAKE ME SICK.
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Watch“Vulnerability is our most accurate measurement of courage.” -Brene Brown
FYI, this is the other TED talk that she mentions about the doctor who tried to build something 32 times.
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“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer...”
– Dr. Seuss
February 2012
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“if you’re not paying for something, you’re not the customer;...”
– MetaFilter user blue_beetle
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And just in case you thought I was lying about...
Here’s some press coverage about the LevelUp Lunch takeover at Reading Terminal Market…
6 ABC - check this one out for video coverage and a quick overview of how it all works
Foobooz
Midtown Lunch
