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I’ve been trying to take my dog out in walks more often lately

He gets very rowdy since he doesn’t typically go on walks

And I thought walks after dinner would be something that would be good for both of us

We don’t go anywhere special

We just walk around in my suburban neighborhood.

I went to another section of the neighborhood for a change.

Right across the busy street.

And oddly enough

The scenery didn’t change

But my mind finally came to the realization of how odd the layout of my neighborhood was

Two trees in every front yard

A flower bed on the corner of it too

There’s no other greenery other than grass though

The roads go straight, right hand curve, straight, right hand curve

Border by light poles and power lines

You might see people outside, but this is rare.

They’re only outside come the holidays

Popping fireworks until one in the morning

I came to a section that had two baby trees alongside the sidewalk, which was also just as rare as seeing people outside.

Its soil was structured into a square on the ground.

There are so many basic shapes in this neighborhood.

What’s it all for?

I’m told to go outside but what it outside is nothing but boring attempts at housing.

It’s all

So

boring

No parks

No pools

No community

We’re not even allowed in the ditch anymore.

Is this what the future of housing is?

Humans try so hard to control nature

And to control organization

And make things clean

Because nature is just messy and chaotic and gross.

So we’ll just put all the trees in one block of land then put a road then put another block of trees in another acre of land and call ourselves friendly to the environment.

Humans have such parallels to our environment.

We’re messy

We’re chaotic

We’re gross.

And we’re so beautiful.

We’re also just an unpredictable as nature is

But we’re also fascinating because of our unpredictability

We do things that we ourselves do not even understand

We live, die, sleep, dream, get sick, fall in love, hate, fail, succeed,

All of these things are down to its core chaotic, unpredictable, unhinged, and messy.

I guess we inherited that from nature

So

Stop trying to pretend that we are meant to live on squares and rectangles

Because our world is so much more complicated than that.

And instead of fearing that very fact,

Try embracing it.

I'm writing an article

I'll be writing a piece for Thaen X that discusses safe spaces, or rather the lack thereof, concerning sex and sexuality in South Asian families and the consequences of this. You are under no obligation to answer any questions you don't wish to; if you do, please provide as much detail as possible. Any responses received will be kept entirely confidentially, of course.

https://forms.gle/jUvSCejnj62iadGa9

covid-19 fandom survey

here’s something i’ve been working on for quite some time!

i’ve been curious specifically about the impact the covid-19 pandemic and quarantine has had on fandom spaces, those in them, and the culture surrounding that. i don’t know too many people so it’s hard to get a concrete answer just out of observation -- that’s where you come in!

i’ve made a google form with some basic identity questions and questions based on your experiences - negative and positive - in fandom spaces over the last year. all i ask is that you are over the age of 13 at the time of taking this survey. i implore you to take it if you are transgender, lgbt+, or a fan-of-colour. i want your voices to be heard.

here is the survey link (more info below the cut)

provided i get enough answers to the survey, i’ll use the information for a study in the future -- if not, i may just publish it all as a post here, for you all to mind.

please spread this survey if you took it already or aren’t comfortable taking it yourself!

Movie Review: Nightcrawler (2014)

Nightcrawler 

Genre: Thriller/Drama

Rated: R

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

I went into Nightcrawler blind. I just ordered the ticket at the theatre, not knowing what to expect, and I’m rather happy that I did. This film was unique and engaging.

The beginning was a bit slow, to build the story, which is forgivable. It picked up pace gradually, and made into an amazing film, the ending of which was fast paced and action-packed. The film overall was well paced.

Jake Gyllenhaal never fails to impress. He is one of the leads in one of my favorite films, Prisoners, so of course I had high expectations for Nightcrawler. I was not disappointed.

The film had a slight Indie type feel, which added to the unique, dark, and slightly disturbing mood of the movie. Gyllenhaal’s character was disturbing in a sociopathic way. I found myself liking his character, but at the same time fearing him. He was slightly disturbed, but unique and provoking.

There was a lot of violence  and some gore in this film, as well as some dark topics, which were necessary to add depth to the story and well-executed.

The ending was my favorite part. There was a small plot-twist moment in the storyline which was a great turn but also slightly anticipated.

The overall concept and topic of the film was entirely unique and well-executed. It was refreshing to see a film that doesn’t have a million others with the same exact idea.

Overall, I rate this film 4.5 out of 5 stars. I recommend this movie, especially to fans of horror and psychological thrillers. It was unique, engaging, and made me think deeper that most action-ish films will make me. Gyllenhaal gave a fantastic performance.The ending was unexpected, and I found that I learned a lot of life advice from this film, oddly enough. I was pleasantly surprised with this film, it has definitely been one of the best ones I have seen this year.

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18 years of The Devil Wears Prada👠✨

🎥 The Devil Wears Prada (2006).

🎶 What you waiting for?, Gwen Stefani.

June 7th: National Press Freedom Day!

(in Brazil🇧🇷)

✨ Integrity, determination and passion for the truth are essential qualities for any journalist, regardless of gender. And whether in real life or fiction, women play a crucial role in the search and dissemination of truth.

✨ Throughout history, women have been driving forces in newsrooms, investigative reports and opinion columns, challenging social norms, facing threats and attempts to silence them. They continue to fight for a free and fair press, essential for democracy and to ensure that society remains informed.

✨ On this National Press Freedom Day, we celebrate not only the right to information, but also the invaluable contribution of women who, with their voice and courage, shape journalism and defend the truth in all its forms.

Al Jazeera posted a long-form article about the Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza. It talks about who they were, their hopes and their dreams.

At the bottom, there is a Romanized searchable version of the list of names of people killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza.

The first 7 pages are children below the age of 1.

He didn't even get the chance to be named.

This is a genocide.

FREE PALESTINE

CEASEFIRE NOW

Read the full article here:

Al Jazeera

Know their names: Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza

A Palestinian child in Gaza is killed in an Israeli attack every 10 minutes.

link to the article

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