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George Takei responds to “traditional” marriage fans...

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vixyish: punkiraq: acousticlushness: Today at work, I wore...

Sun, 12 May 2013 14:14:45 -0400

punkiraq:

acousticlushness:

Today at work, I wore this pretty form-fitting outfit because well… because I can. And a woman, probably in her mid to late 30s asks me… “Can I ask you a question without purposely trying to offend you?” Of course I said she could and then she asks me… “Do you feel comfortable in what you’re wearing?” and I kind of confusedly answered that I did feel comfortable in what I was wearing. She then asked “Even though it’s extremely… form-fitting?” And I said “Especially because it’s form fitting.” She then told me that she thought I looked beautiful but asked how I was so comfortable, as a full-figured woman, wearing something tight. And I simply answered “Because I love my body. I love my shape. I love who I am. It took me a long time to be okay with what kind of body I have but now I love it and if I choose to change it, I can. If I don’t choose to, then I won’t. Sure, I have things I don’t like about myself but overall I can’t say I’m disappointed in the way I look or feel in the clothes I choose to wear.”

She then called me her “She-Hero” and bought an outfit just like the one I was wearing.

This is why I love my job.

THAT WAS NOT THE ENDING I WAS EXPECTING A+

I love this story and you are absolutely beautiful.

Below is the text for the pic above. I just wanted to add that...

Sun, 05 May 2013 00:37:29 -0400

Below is the text for the pic above. I just wanted to add that as a geeky girl and (lets be honest here) fat chick I know this feeling all too well.

thumbcramps:

hi guys! this is a comic i made for a final in my comics in literature class. we had to do a research paper on a topic we’d discussed in class and then accompany it with a comic with a relevant subject. my paper was about hyper-sexualization of women in comic books, but i decided to broaden it out here as well as personalize it and make myself the subject and discuss something i’ve been subjected to in the convention circuit and on the internet as well as thousands of other women, as well as give a cue to thought about how the comic book industry as well as the video game industry and even just media in general (all of which are male dominated) push such ridiculous pressures onto girls and women.

also, it feels kind of silly to have to add this since i hope it’s obvious, but i am very aware that there are men that don’t subscribe to this attitude, and am incredibly grateful that these issues are brought to light to people other than the ones that are subjected to it.

anyway haha i have literally been staring at this for 9 hours i don’t even know which direction is up anymore. thanks for reading!!!

: Steubenville's Jane Doe asked people to do something...

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 16:51:03 -0400

: Steubenville's Jane Doe asked people to do something...:

createourownlight:

I’ve never asked anyone to reblog anything before, and I probably won’t again. But I am now - because this matters.

The Steubenville rape victim, when offered money for her legal expenses or counselling, asked that people donated to a shelter for abused women and children in her county, Madden…

Went to the comic shop and got a few things. Hooray geeky...

Sat, 16 Feb 2013 17:33:33 -0500

Went to the comic shop and got a few things. Hooray geeky afternoon

Blueberry pie with crumble topping fresh from the oven :)

Sun, 16 Dec 2012 15:37:26 -0500

Blueberry pie with crumble topping fresh from the oven :)

imperfectwriting: I went to the mall, and a little girl called...

Sun, 21 Oct 2012 10:06:15 -0400

imperfectwriting:

I went to the mall, and a little girl called me a terrorist.

My name is Ela. I am seventeen years old. I am not Muslim, but my friend told me about her friend being discriminated against for wearing a hijab. So I decided to see the discrimination firsthand to get a better understanding of what Muslim women go through.

My friend and I pinned scarves around our heads, and then we went to the mall. Normally, vendors try to get us to buy things and ask us to sample a snack. Clerks usually ask us if we need help, tell us about sales, and smile at us. Not today. People, including vendors, clerks, and other shoppers, wouldn’t look at us. They didn’t talk to us. They acted like we didn’t exist. They didn’t want to be caught staring at us, so they didn’t look at all.

And then, in one store, a girl (who looked about four years old) asked her mom if my friend and I were terrorists. She wasn’t trying to be mean or anything. I don’t even think she could have grasped the idea of prejudice. However, her mother’s response is one I can never forgive or forget. The mother hushed her child, glared at me, and then took her daughter by the hand and led her out of the store.

All that because I put a scarf on my head. Just like that, a mother taught her little girl that being Muslim was evil. It didn’t matter that I was a nice person. All that mattered was that I looked different. That little girl may grow up and teach her children the same thing.

This experiment gave me a huge wakeup call. It lasted for only a few hours, so I can’t even begin to imagine how much prejudice Muslim girls go through every day. It reminded me of something that many people know but rarely remember: the women in hijabs are people, just like all those women out there who aren’t Muslim.

People of Tumblr, please help me spread this message. Treat Muslims, Jews, Christians, Buddhists, Hindus, Pagans, Taoists, etc., exactly the way you want to be treated, regardless of what they’re wearing or not wearing, no exceptions. Reblog this. Tell your friends. I don’t know that the world will ever totally wipe out prejudice, but we can try, one blog at a time.

My office for the afternoon

Fri, 19 Oct 2012 14:15:52 -0400

My office for the afternoon

A little sloppy but delicious none the less. (Taken with...

Sun, 14 Oct 2012 21:48:46 -0400

A little sloppy but delicious none the less. (Taken with Instagram)

Well, I didn’t like the couch a lot anyway. sigh....

Sun, 14 Oct 2012 00:21:10 -0400

Well, I didn’t like the couch a lot anyway. *sigh*. Burrito dog wins. (Taken with Instagram)

The new blue is rather dark :) (Taken with Instagram)

Sat, 13 Oct 2012 20:27:59 -0400

The new blue is rather dark :) (Taken with Instagram)

I love my birch beer (Taken with Instagram)

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 19:25:26 -0400

I love my birch beer (Taken with Instagram)

Art while having tea. (Taken with Instagram)

Fri, 05 Oct 2012 16:47:45 -0400

Art while having tea. (Taken with Instagram)

The elevator doors are staring at me (Taken with Instagram)

Sat, 29 Sep 2012 13:10:52 -0400

The elevator doors are staring at me (Taken with Instagram)

Not for the purist, but tonight I have Southwest style poutine...

Fri, 21 Sep 2012 18:48:38 -0400

Not for the purist, but tonight I have Southwest style poutine (Taken with Instagram)

Tonight’s cheese plate had artisanal gouda and boucheron...

Fri, 21 Sep 2012 18:27:17 -0400

Tonight’s cheese plate had artisanal gouda and boucheron (sp?) with housemade pickles and jams :) (Taken with Instagram)

I am covered in light (Taken with Instagram)

Fri, 21 Sep 2012 08:54:57 -0400

I am covered in light (Taken with Instagram)

To Write Live on Her Arms. Http://www.twloha.com (Taken with...

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 14:34:02 -0400

To Write Live on Her Arms. Http://www.twloha.com (Taken with Instagram)

I need to find some place to put my ducks (Taken with Instagram)

Sun, 09 Sep 2012 17:14:38 -0400

I need to find some place to put my ducks (Taken with Instagram)

So this just happened. Chocolate brownies with chocolate and...

Sat, 08 Sep 2012 14:11:56 -0400

So this just happened. Chocolate brownies with chocolate and peanut butter chips on top. (Taken with Instagram)

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George Takei responds to “traditional” marriage fans...

vixyish: punkiraq: acousticlushness: Today at work, I wore...

Below is the text for the pic above. I just wanted to add that...

: Steubenville's Jane Doe asked people to do something...

Went to the comic shop and got a few things. Hooray geeky...

Blueberry pie with crumble topping fresh from the oven :)

imperfectwriting: I went to the mall, and a little girl called...

My office for the afternoon

A little sloppy but delicious none the less. (Taken with...

Well, I didn’t like the couch a lot anyway. *sigh*....

The new blue is rather dark :) (Taken with Instagram)

I love my birch beer (Taken with Instagram)

Art while having tea. (Taken with Instagram)

The elevator doors are staring at me (Taken with Instagram)

Not for the purist, but tonight I have Southwest style poutine...

Tonight’s cheese plate had artisanal gouda and boucheron...

I am covered in light (Taken with Instagram)

To Write Live on Her Arms. Http://www.twloha.com (Taken with...

I need to find some place to put my ducks (Taken with Instagram)

So this just happened. Chocolate brownies with chocolate and...

Well, I didn’t like the couch a lot anyway. sigh....