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Me in history class: Wow, humanity has been through some fascinating times! I wonder if I’ll ever live through major historical events!
Me now: NO NO NO NO NO I WANT TO GET OFF THIS RIDE
it was supposed to be space travel. it was supposed to be space travel. it was supposed to be space travel. it was supposed to be space travel. it was supposed to be space tr
my heart is guarded but like … very poorly. the kind of guards that would let 3 kids in a trench coat into an r rated movie.
When your racism conflicts with your misogyny.
Allama Iqbal
sitaron se aage jahan aur bhi hain, ab ishq ke imtehan aur bhi hain
(via khayaal-ke-phool)
Time for Jumaah Prayer
*cancels plans* sorry i can’t come i’m ugly
“You was ugly when we made the plans. Bring ya troll ass on.”
^ true friendship.
There needs to be an insomnia cafe. So that when you can’t sleep, you can just roll up in your sweats , drink a cup of tea, chill to some music, and share your random night thoughts with strangers. I think our hearts might not feel so heavy then.
(screams into the void)
(the void pours two cups of coffee, sits down to listen)
(sobs quietly) thank you void, it has been a stressful month
hello darkness my old friend
An Article from Neena Susan Thomas
“Through a rapist’s eyes. A group of rapists and date rapists in prison were interview…ed on what they look for in a potential victim and here are some interesting facts:
1] The first thing men look for in a potential victim is hairstyle. They are most likely to go after a woman with a ponytail, bun! , braid, or other hairstyle that can easily be grabbed. They are also likely to go after a woman with long hair. Women with short hair are not common targets.
2] The second thing men look for is clothing. They will look for women who’s clothing is easy to remove quickly. Many of them carry scissors around to cut clothing.
3] They also look for women using their cell phone, searching through their purse or doing other activities while walking because they are off guard and can be easily overpowered.
4] The number one place women are abducted from / attacked at is grocery store parking lots.
5] Number two is office parking lots/garages.
6] Number three is public restrooms.
7] The thing about these men is that they are looking to grab a woman and quickly move her to a second location where they don’t have to worry about getting caught.
8] If you put up any kind of a fight at all, they get discouraged because it only takes a minute or two for them to realize that going after you isn’t worth it because it will be time-consuming.
9] These men said they would not pick on women who have umbrellas,or other similar objects that can be used from a distance, in their hands.
10] Keys are not a deterrent because you have to get really close to the attacker to use them as a weapon. So, the idea is to convince these guys you’re not worth it.
POINTS THAT WE SHOULD REMEMBER:
1] If someone is following behind you on a street or in a garage or with you in an elevator or stairwell, look them in the face and ask them a question, like what time is it, or make general small talk: can’t believe it is so cold out here, we’re in for a bad winter. Now that you’ve seen their faces and could identify them in a line- up, you lose appeal as a target.
2] If someone is coming toward you, hold out your hands in front of you and yell Stop or Stay back! Most of the rapists this man talked to said they’d leave a woman alone if she yelled or showed that she would not be afraid to fight back. Again, they are looking for an EASY target.
3] If you carry pepper spray (this instructor was a huge advocate of it and carries it with him wherever he goes,) yelling I HAVE PEPPER SPRAY and holding it out will be a deterrent.
4] If someone grabs you, you can’t beat them with strength but you can do it by outsmarting them. If you are grabbed around the waist from behind, pinch the attacker either under the arm between the elbow and armpit or in the upper inner thigh – HARD. One woman in a class this guy taught told him she used the underarm pinch on a guy who was trying to date rape her and was so upset she broke through the skin and tore out muscle strands the guy needed stitches. Try pinching yourself in those places as hard as you can stand it; it really hurts.
5] After the initial hit, always go for the groin. I know from a particularly unfortunate experience that if you slap a guy’s parts it is extremely painful. You might think that you’ll anger the guy and make him want to hurt you more, but the thing these rapists told our instructor is that they want a woman who will not cause him a lot of trouble. Start causing trouble, and he’s out of there.
6] When the guy puts his hands up to you, grab his first two fingers and bend them back as far as possible with as much pressure pushing down on them as possible. The instructor did it to me without using much pressure, and I ended up on my knees and both knuckles cracked audibly.
7] Of course the things we always hear still apply. Always be aware of your surroundings, take someone with you if you can and if you see any odd behavior, don’t dismiss it, go with your instincts. You may feel little silly at the time, but you’d feel much worse if the guy really was trouble.
FINALLY, PLEASE REMEMBER THESE AS WELL ….
1. Tip from Tae Kwon Do: The elbow is the strongest point on your body. If you are close enough to use it, do it.
2. Learned this from a tourist guide to New Orleans : if a robber asks for your wallet and/or purse, DO NOT HAND IT TO HIM. Toss it away from you…. chances are that he is more interested in your wallet and/or purse than you and he will go for the wallet/purse. RUN LIKE MAD IN THE OTHER DIRECTION!
3. If you are ever thrown into the trunk of a car: Kick out the back tail lights and stick your arm out the hole and start waving like crazy. The driver won’t see you but everybody else will. This has saved lives.
4. Women have a tendency to get into their cars after shopping,eating, working, etc., and just sit (doing their checkbook, or making a list, etc. DON’T DO THIS! The predator will be watching you, and this is the perfect opportunity for him to get in on the passenger side,put a gun to your head, and tell you where to go. AS SOON AS YOU CLOSE the DOORS , LEAVE.
5. A few notes about getting into your car in a parking lot, or parking garage:
a. Be aware: look around your car as someone may be hiding at the passenger side , peek into your car, inside the passenger side floor, and in the back seat. ( DO THIS TOO BEFORE RIDING A TAXI CAB) .
b. If you are parked next to a big van, enter your car from the passenger door. Most serial killers attack their victims by pulling them into their vans while the women are attempting to get into their cars.
c. Look at the car parked on the driver’s side of your vehicle, and the passenger side. If a male is sitting alone in the seat nearest your car, you may want to walk back into the mall, or work, and get a guard/policeman to walk you back out. IT IS ALWAYS BETTER TO BE SAFE THAN SORRY. (And better paranoid than dead.)
6. ALWAYS take the elevator instead of the stairs. (Stairwells are horrible places to be alone and the perfect crime spot).
7. If the predator has a gun and you are not under his control, ALWAYS RUN! The predator will only hit you (a running target) 4 in 100 times; And even then, it most likely WILL NOT be a vital organ. RUN!
8. As women, we are always trying to be sympathetic: STOP IT! It may get you raped, or killed. Ted Bundy, the serial killer, was a good-looking, well educated man, who ALWAYS played on the sympathies of unsuspecting women. He walked with a cane, or a limp, and often asked “for help” into his vehicle or with his vehicle, which is when he abducted his next victim.
Send this to any woman you know that may need to be reminded that the world we live in has a lot of crazies in it and it’s better safe than sorry.
If u have compassion reblog this post. ‘Helping hands are better than Praying Lips’ – give us your helping hand.
REBLOG THIS AND LET EVERY GIRL KNOW AT LEAST PEOPLE WILL KNOW WHATS GOING ON IN THIS WORLD. So please reblog this….Your one reblog can Help to spread this information.
THIS COULD ACTUALLY SAVE A LIFE.”
EVERYONE BOOT THE FUCK OUT OF THIS
This is so fucking unfortunate that we need this
it just makes me angry that women need this.. but we do and if you see this, PLEASE REBLOG. it doesn’t matter if you are a male or a female. by reblogging this, you might save someone’s life.
Don’t scroll past this, it’s so important
nothing to do with what my posts are normally about but this is SO damn important!! don’t scroll past without reading and / or reblogging!
this is fucking important. Idc if your blog is perfect, fucking reblog this. It may save someone.
Not what I reblog onto here normally but this is important.
NEVER NOT REBLOG THIS
Hi hello even if you are not a woman please reblog this.
Please please please reblog this
seriously take the time to read this fully through, even if you are busy it is so important and vital, please!!!
This can save a life.
Boost
You see someone eyeing someone suspiciously you tell the one they’re looking at
Stay safe!❤
Can you help me get this to 500 reblogs?
Last week, I wrote about the incredible news that I’ll likely be receiving the new drug to stop the progression of my disease. It remains to be seen whether or not my insurance company will cover the ridiculously expensive drug, but so many of you left notes telling me you’d gladly donate to help me cover the costs. Your outpouring of support truly touched me, but it also inspired me to create the biggest project of my life.
The concept is simple, but the impact we’ll create is enormous. As science rapidly progresses, more life-saving treatments are becoming available to people living with muscular dystrophy. It’s a fascinating, astounding time to be alive. But these treatments are no walk in the park. They require numerous trips to specific administering sites (think: big cities), hotel stays, time off of work, meals, gas, and more. Forget the fact that many treatments are exorbitantly priced; the out-of-pocket expenses alone can block individuals from receiving treatments.
We are going to change that.
I present to you, Laughing At My Nightmare’s “Medical Treatment Assistance” program.
We are creating a movement. I need all of us to come together to support the thousands of families who are dealing with the overwhelming stress of receiving these groundbreaking medical treatments.
As of today, individuals with any form of muscular dystrophy who are receiving ongoing medical treatment may apply to us for assistance with their medical travel expenses. We have a system in place that is designed to get as many people the assistance they need right away.
But here is the most important part: We can only do this with your help. We are launching a special line of shirts featuring the phrase “I love someone who is SMAzing!” to fund this new program. 100% of the proceeds from these sales will benefit our new Medical Treatment Assistance program. Grab your shirts here: http://laughingatmynightmare.com/shop
The 40+ types of muscular dystrophy are harrowing diseases, but so often, the people who live with these diseases use their adversity to create strength. Living with my disease has taught me patience, empathy, and determination, and I am by no means unique in that way. This shirt is intended to celebrate the strong characters of the thousands of people who live with muscular dystrophy.
How can you help?
Buy some shirts! Buy five! Buy ten! Give them to friends. Remember: every shirt sold lets us help more people get the life-changing treatments that are becoming available.
Grab your shirts here: http://laughingatmynightmare.com/shop or if you prefer to simply donate to the effort: http://laughingatmynightmare.com/donate
But let’s really get this out into the world! Sharing this post is so powerful.
I truly believe we have the ability to make a big difference right now. From the bottom of my heart, I want to thank you. We are going to help so many people with this new program.
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Iraqi girls at Peace Carnival in Baghdad to counter ISIS efforts to destroy civilian life
Shit they don’t want you to see
Please spread the word for anyone potentially affected by the ban !!!
hey guys, my country is burning. until yesterday (jan 26) the total area destroyed by forest fires was around 2,386 km^2. that’s three times the new york area. there are still around 35 fires that remain out of control
the fires are killing animals, destroying entire towns and forests. thousands of people have lost their homes and hundreds are risking their lives trying to help stop the fires and rescue people
see more of the devastation here:
ive found these links where people outside chile can donate. if you can’t donate, please give me a reblog. lets help those who are in need
