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Loki Laufeyson

@lokidownunder / lokidownunder.tumblr.com

I am Loki of Asgard and i am burdened with glorious purpose. Kneel before me...i said...KNEEL! Is not this simpler? Is this not your natural state? It's the unspoken truth of humanity that you crave subjugation. The bright lure of freedom diminishes your life's joy in a mad scramble for power. For identity. You were made to be ruled. In the end, you will always kneel.
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honted

pretty funny i guess

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pastabot

had to be there

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llamallover

Translation is always tricky, but I remember this slightly different:

Figs were an imported delicacy at the time, and the donkey just managed to eat them (without being given any on purpose). Seeing a donkey eating several times their own value in figs, the philosopher looked to his servant who might have been standing there either in shock, despair, or both, and said something along the lines of “Oh don’t just stand there. Get him some (undiluted) wine to wash the figs down with”. With (undiluted) wine also being an expensive drink.

I feel like that context makes it funnier. Basically like standing in front of your burning mansion with a butler, meeting their eyes, and telling them that you still feel a little chilly and ask them if they could put on an extra log or two.

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commandtower-solring-go

idk what’s funnier, the burning house situation, or being the butler as you watch your master laugh so hard at his own joke that he fully fucking dies.

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angreav

Easy Herbs For A Medicinal Garden

  • Thyme = fast growing perennial with powerful anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and even anti-fungal properties, it can be used to treat coughs, acne, minor fungal infections, and it can even be used as an insecticide/pest repellant, disinfectant, and to kill mold spores. 
  • Oregano = fast growing perennial rich in antioxidants, it has strong anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties and may reduce bodily inflammation. Oregano can be used for cooking, juicing, teas, tinctures, and cough syrups 
  •  Basil = small bushy annual high in antioxidants, it may reduce inflammation has anti-bacterial properties, and can help improve mood, alleviate depression, and sharpen the memory. Basil is excellent in teas and for cooking but can also be made into tinctures and herbal syrups
  •  Catnip/mint =  a perennial member of the mint family, is well know as a relaxant (in humans) and is most often used to treat insomnia, anxiety, and nervousness, but as an anti-inflammatory can also be used to treat intestinal discomfort, arthritis, and sore gums. Catnip may also stimulate uterine contractions and can thusly be used to treat delayed menstruations. While generally considered a mild and safe herb for most people DO NOT use catnip without consulting a doctor if you are pregnant. Catnip makes lovely teas, tinctures, syrups, and scented pillow sachets.
  • Beebalm/Oswego/wild bergamot = an attractive antioxidant rich perennial beloved by bees and butterflies, has a multitude of uses ranging from digestive aid, treatment for colic, cure for colds and fevers, and effective bug bite remedy, as well as non-medicinal uses such as herbal jams, fragrance in soaps, and in natural hair care. the leaves and flowers are edible but the most flavor/medicinal value is in the leaves which make a fine tea for those suffering from colds and fevers, and a rinse for those with skin irritation/inflammation. 
  • Peppermint = Is a voracious spreading perennial herb, besides being tasty it has many health benefits, a tea, extract, or oil diffusion can be used to alleviate stress and mild tension headaches, the tea can be used as a tonic for nausea, vomiting, heartburn, and is a good ingredient for soothing homemade shampoos. Note: breastfeeding women should avoid excessive peppermint as concentrations of it in breast milk can cause reactions in infants. Men should also avoid excessively consuming mint as it can significantly lower testosterone levels.
  • Chamomile = a beautiful flowering annual that has been used as an herbal remedy since the time of Hippocrates in 500 BC. The list of conditions for which it’s been used is extensive. It includes fever, headaches, kidney, liver, and bladder problems, digestive upset, muscle spasms, anxiety, insomnia, skin irritations, bruises, gout, ulcers, rheumatic pain, hay fever, inflammation, hemorrhoids, colic, and menstrual disorders. Some of the purported benefits of chamomile likely stem from the fact that the essential oil and flower extracts derived from chamomile contain more than 120 chemical constituents, many of which are pharmacologically active. They include chamazulene (an anti-inflammatory), bisabolol (an oil with anti-irritant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-microbial properties), apigenin (a phytonutrient that acts as a strong anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antibacterial and antiviral), and luteolin (a phytonutrient with potential anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-cancer activity).
  • Lavender = is a fast growing perennial (in most parts of the world) with fragrant foliage and beautiful purple flowers, it is most famously used as a relaxant and for anti-inflammatory properties, the natural organic compounds in its leaves and flowers can be ground between the fingers and then rubbed onto the temples. This topical application can soothe the body and mind by relieving anxiety and balancing the mood. Apart from this topical application, you can also brew lavender tea and achieve much the same effect. The antioxidant components in it can impact the endocrine system to lower the levels of stress hormones in the body. Lavender is also useful for treating topical skin conditions like acne and eczema, is naturally ant-septic, and can be added to homemade shampoos for healthy hair.
  • Rosemary = a sturdy shrub like plant native to the Mediterranean (perennial in warm climates) is one of my favorite herbs for its wide variety of uses both culinary and medicinal. Rosemary is high in antioxidants and is naturally antimicrobial, as an essential oil (diluted) or tea it can be applied topically to the scalp or added as an ingredient in homemade shampoos to promote healthy hair growth. Rosemary is also a strong cognitive booster, a tea brewed from the leaves or an aerial diffusion of the oil can be clarifying to the thoughts, it is also a strong natural deterrent for lice, fleas, ticks, mosquitos and other pests. 

This is hardly an exhaustive list, if you’re interested in herbal medicine I would strongly urge you to do your own research, you may be surprised at how many seemingly simple garden plants have powerful medicinal properties.

As always, I’m not a doctor, consult a herbal professional/doctor and or do thorough research before self-prescribing herbal remedies.

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j0rrated

magic girl anime but intead of turning into magical girls they turn into clowns

That’s worse

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lokidownunder

Because we all need more nightmare fuel and paralysis demons apparently O.o

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iloveyou-writers

important writing reminders

  • execution matters more than something being cliché or overdone
  • it is also ok to write something that is utterly cliché or overdone
  • having a bad day of writing does not make you a bad writer
  • writing in your second or third language isn’t easy, you’re doing great. hell, writing in your first language is hard sometimes!
  • writing advice = tools. not rules. you are not meant to follow every rule or tip you read about. know the rules so you know which ones to break
  • every writer is capable of writing a captivating story, but your story might not be everyone’s cup of tea. and that’s ok. you will find your people
  • you don't have to excel at every genre. you can write something because you think it’s fun, or fascinating. it doesn't always have to be a matter of writing something only because you’re good at it. it's ok to explore different things (the world is your oyster, as they say)

— D

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iloveyou-writers

reminders for writers

  • you are talented, and more than capable of creating something extraordinary
  • your way of telling a story is unique, there’s not a single story in this world that could, or would, ever be told the same way, by any writer;
  • meaning, you bring something remarkable to the table, a story that never would have been told, if it wasn’t for you
  • and no amount of self-doubt is going to change that

— D

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leneemusing

CONVERSATIONAL  SENTENCE  STARTERS  

  • ❝  you wanna know how i know you’re a good friend— not just for me but in general?  i always feel better after hanging out with you.  ❞
  • ❝  sometimes things aren’t alright and they’re not gonna be okay for a while.  and that’s alright.  as cliche as it sounds it’s okay to not be okay.  give yourself time.  ❞
  • ❝  have you even taken the time to let yourself feel it?  everything that’s been happening.  eventually,  you have to slow down and let it feel real.  ❞
  • ❝   i’m not really the advice type,  but i am damn good at coming up with distractions to forget the bullshit for a while.  ❞
  • ❝  was this not what you expected?  ❞
  • ❝  i think the whole idea of ‘finding yourself’ is kind of bullshit.  we are what we chose to be.  we make ourselves.   ❞
  • ❝  did you come by for a reason or did you just want some company?  ❞
  • ❝  i’m going to tell you this,  once,  because i think you need to hear it.  you deserve more.  you should expect more from the world and put in the work to get what you deserve.  ❞
  • ❝  i brought some seeds for your garden.  i thought about bringing a bouquet but— this way you can grow them and enjoy them longer.  ❞
  • ❝  please,  stay for dinner?  i enjoy your company.  ❞
  • ❝  come sit a little while with me.  tell me how you’ve been?  really.  ❞
  • ❝  you don’t know how glad i am to see you made it.  here,  let me get you a drink.   ❞
  • ❝  if you’d like to discuss it in private,  we can step outside?  ❞
  • ❝  whatever it is you wish to tell me,  it won’t leave this room.  ❞
  • ❝  well,  i’ve been wanting to talk to you.  but i don’t really know how to put it all in words.  ❞
  • ❝  how have you been sleeping?  ❞
  • ❝  don’t take this the wrong way,  but you don’t quite look well.  ❞
  • ❝  don’t feel bad for not knowing—  i was trying not to bother anyone.  you didn’t know because i didn’t let you.  ❞
  • ❝  miscommunication is a shitty trope in sitcoms and it’s even shittier in real life,  so let’s just take a moment to breathe.  and let’s get on the same page.  alright?   ❞
  • ❝  is this a time for me to listen or fix it?  ❞
  • ❝  i don’t really have anything to say,  i just know that i don’t really want to be alone.  ❞
  • ❝  could you just…talk to me?  it doesn’t have to be anything important.  i just like listening to your voice.  it calms me.  ❞
  • ❝  honestly,  it was a long time ago.  i don’t really remember the details.  ❞
  • ❝  i’m rather proud of you.  i don’t say that often,  so believe i mean it.  ❞
  • ❝  you seem content here.  happy,  even?  ❞
  • ❝  i’m not here to drudge up the past.  i’m just hoping we could have a future.  ❞
  • ❝  i see you’re not getting much sleep either.  should i make us both some tea,  then?  ❞
  • ❝  are you sure you didn’t want to mention something to me?  ❞
  • ❝  are you sure you’re alright?  ❞
  • ❝  i’m a fan of your work,  actually.  ❞
  • ❝  you have more of a reputation than you might think.  ❞
  • ❝  you haven’t heard of me?  how refreshing.  ❞
  • ❝  go on,  tell me what’s on your mind.  ❞
  • ❝  something is troubling you,  yes?  ❞
  • ❝  with a smile like that,  i can’t help but want to know your secret.  what’s got you so cheery today?  ❞
  • ❝  come on,  you’re clearly upset.  and i’m not the asshole who pretends not to notice.  ❞
  • ❝  oh,  i’m going to enjoy making my first impression with you.  how am i doing so far?  ❞
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