The Final Journey To Endless Destinations

Eagle tracks #icecream with hot fudge and colored #sprinkles- so...

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 19:28:58 -0400

Eagle tracks #icecream with hot fudge and colored #sprinkles- so #cute ! 💜💗🍧 (Taken with Instagram)

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Tue, 31 Jul 2012 18:06:27 -0400

All About Male Privilege: Want some more of that? Want to hold onto your "men are stronger than women" bullshit?

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 18:01:47 -0400

All About Male Privilege: Want some more of that? Want to hold onto your "men are stronger than women" bullshit?:

Ashima Shiraishi — Asian American Awesomeness Month Spotlight
May 15th, 2012 [ Tags: ashima shiraishi, asian american awesomeness month ]

At the tender age of eleven, Ashima Shiraishi has achieved more in the world of climbing than most climbers twice her age….

All About Male Privilege: Being a Black Woman in England

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 17:56:36 -0400

All About Male Privilege: Being a Black Woman in England:

msalexismarie:

Disclaimer: This is not poetic, beautiful, proofread, meant to be in a magazine or book. These thoughts are as raw as the wounds I am left with.

When I made the decision to study abroad in Manchester, England I thought I knew what I was getting into. If you have been…

bexmaddy: Old Pants Well, I can’t find any pictures of me at my...

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 17:37:17 -0400

bexmaddy:

Old Pants

Well, I can’t find any pictures of me at my heaviest, but today I came across these:

I was cleaning out storage areas at my work, and I found a pair of my old pants. These pants used to be *tight* on me and now……well….when I found them and saw how big they are I actually cried a little.   Just emotional.

Looking at where I am now, not only marks becoming healthy and strong(er) physically, but more so emotionally.    I was in a much different *place* when I fit into those pants.   It’s so very surreal to look back on all that now.   Deep Breath.

Thanks for letting me share.

Don’t give up on moving forward. Don’t give up on your goals.    Some goals take time. And that’s a good thing. Just don’t give up.

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Tue, 31 Jul 2012 17:35:19 -0400

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Tue, 31 Jul 2012 17:31:16 -0400

It is time for you to accept that I am fully aware, capable,...

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 17:29:13 -0400

It is time for you to accept that I am fully aware, capable, and accountable for myself. I don’t need a hero or saving because I am not in distress. I’m not defined by my need of a man or a partner, but I have the right to be made happy by one, in a safe and supportive relationship. I am not defined by my weight, hair, makeup, skin color, or breast size. I do not exist to be your play toy. I will not wait my turn nor be quiet nor heed you. I know my physical and mental strength and I do not fear you. I am beautiful despite what you think, with or without your approval. This is my body, not yours.

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Tue, 31 Jul 2012 15:09:20 -0400

11 Ways Men Can Be Better Feminist Allies

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 14:34:06 -0400

11 Ways Men Can Be Better Feminist Allies:

tipsforradicals:

Educate yourself. One summer, in high school, I literally read every book the library had about feminism. You don’t have to go that far, but a familiarity with concepts like male privilege, slut-shaming, and rape culture can give you a lot more understanding of how gender works.

Don’t be that asshole. Don’t assume that the women in the room have no idea what they’re talking about regarding gender. (If they clearly don’t, well, see #4.) Don’t expect to be thrown a parade because you’ve decided to vote pro-choice. Don’t forget that most men are not feminists and that many feminists are survivors of rape or abuse, and that you’re not sending out Beacons of Awesomeness that show that everyone has to trust you. Check your privilege.

Talk to your male friends. It’s sad but true: For a lot of people, men have more credence when talking about gender issues than women do. If your friend tells a rape joke or says that women just aren’t as good at science as men are, challenge them on it. A lot of times, people can’t think of anything to say in the moment; if that’s you, prepare comebacks in advance so you know exactly what to say when it comes up. Even if you forget in the moment, a simple “that’s not cool, dude” can go a long way.

Challenge your female friends. A lot of people say that men shouldn’t tell women when they’re being misogynistic. That’s crap. There are plenty of sexist women in the world and they should not get a free pass. If your friend starts snarking about a fat woman or saying that she’s so much better than all those silly other women that are only concerned about their hair and boys, tell her she’s full of it. Other women will thank you.

Consume media made by women. A lot of people listen to music made by men, read books written by men, watch movies directed by and starring men—without even realizing it. That’s stupid! It neglects women’s voices and experiences; besides, think of all the amazing talent you’re missing because of their gender. If you like comics, try Alison Bechdel or Gail Simone; if you like movies, look for Kathryn Bigelow or the late Nora Ephron; if you appreciate music, add some Bikini Kill or Nicki Minaj to your playlists.

Practice good consent. The general rule is that all sex should be sex that everyone involved wants. I know you, personally, would never have sex with someone who said no, but good consent goes far beyond that. Talk openly and honestly with your partner(s) about your and their sexual desires. Check in when your partner seems to not be enjoying themselves. Eschew pressure and coercion. And the same applies to you—if you’re being pressured or coerced or not having your consent respected, you are not in a healthy relationship.

Believe the survivor. It’s true that occasionally people falsely accuse other people of rape or abuse. This is very rare, however, and time spent figuring out the truth is time not spent supporting the survivor. Also, if there is a rapist or abuser in your social group, don’t take “I don’t do drama” as a reason to keep hanging out with them. Not being invited to parties is not a cruel and unusual punishment, and most rapists are repeat rapists. You can keep them from doing it again.

Support women’s bodily autonomy. On a political level, of course, one should fight pro-life initiatives, attempts to de-fund Planned Parenthood, forced sterilization efforts, etc. On a personal level, of course, it’s almost more important. If your partner gets pregnant, it’s up to her whether to have an abortion, give the child up for adoption, or raise the kid. Her body, her rules. If a woman is having sex with hundreds of people, don’t call her a dirty slut; if she’s a virgin until marriage, don’t call her a prude. Her body, her rules. If she weighs more than you think she should, don’t call her fat or tell her to go on a diet; if she weighs less, don’t tell her to eat a sandwich. It’s her body and, ultimately, what makes her comfortable in it is what matters.

Be a feminist because you support equal rights. Don’t become a feminist because you want to get a girlfriend or because you heard that feminist chicks are easy. Don’t become a feminist because your girlfriend is a feminist and you want to get in good with her. Don’t, for God’s sake, take women’s studies classes because it’s an easy A. Become a feminist because you believe women are people and you will not be satisfied until they are fully treated as such.

Be intentional. Maybe it’s best for your family that your wife sacrifice her career to raise kids. But is it really, or are you just assuming that because it’s the narrative you’re used to? Maybe you’re only attracted to 22-year-old blonde skinny women. But are you really, or have you simply not explored your attraction to other people? It’s OK to do things that look anti-feminist to outsiders…as long as it is honestly what you want, and not just falling into the patriarchal rut because you haven’t thought about the other options.

Don’t satisfy yourself with just being a feminist. If you are just a feminist, you’re only advocating for the rights of women—which means that you’re advocating for the rights of straight, white, abled, middle-to-upper-class, privileged women. Everyone else? They suffer from racism, queerphobia, ableism, or classism in addition to sexism. Fighting for those rights means fighting for everyone’s rights.

I endorse all of these, other than point 4. I’d ask your non-male feminist friends how they’d feel with you doing this - I know mine wouldn’t be that happy about it as a blanket policy.

olympic gymnast: jumps 20 feet in the air, defies all laws of physics, does 10 backflips, defeats voldemort, comes back down and lands perfectly on the balance beam while fireworks go off in the background

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 14:31:39 -0400

olympic gymnast: jumps 20 feet in the air, defies all laws of physics, does 10 backflips, defeats voldemort, comes back down and lands perfectly on the balance beam while fireworks go off in the background
me: falls on face trying to put socks on

For anybody who I end up not answering (I can’t answer privately until I’m back at the...

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 13:16:06 -0400

For anybody who I end up not answering (I can’t answer privately until I’m back at the hotel) my otakon blog is:
the-otakon-awakening.tumblr.com

Twitter:
Otakonawakening

There’s not much on my blog now, but I’ll be doing anime reviews, weekly videos (I have a youtube channel that I’ll link to once I post my first video) countdown to Otakon, otakon updates, cosplay posts, ect.
I hope you’ll all enjoy!

Might be hopping off of this blog for a while. Let’s be honest. It’s nothing it should...

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 11:40:45 -0400

Might be hopping off of this blog for a while.
Let’s be honest.
It’s nothing it should have been.
Green street, I’ll hit you up here in a bit.

Going to start a blog for otakon tomorrow- send me an ask if you’d like to know the URL after...

Mon, 30 Jul 2012 23:37:19 -0400

Going to start a blog for otakon tomorrow- send me an ask if you’d like to know the URL after I make it!

Blog basics:

Otakon
Anime
Personal (dealing with Otakon/Anime/Cosplay)

8—bitkitten: so sleepy… adorable

Mon, 30 Jul 2012 23:21:32 -0400

8—bitkitten:

so sleepy…

adorable

amphigoricabrogation: Back from Otakon with a newly finished...

Mon, 30 Jul 2012 23:20:38 -0400

amphigoricabrogation:

Back from Otakon with a newly finished Daenerys Targaryen. And a barely finished dragon egg made at four in the morning after my expanding foam refused to dry

374 Days 'til Otakon 2013!

Mon, 30 Jul 2012 23:18:46 -0400

Goals:

374 Days of loving myself
365 Days of eating healthy
310 Days of the gym
Watch 10 new animes
Pick a more or less famous character to cosplay
Be proud enough to show skin next year
Train hard in Blaz Blue so I kick ass next year

Soooo pumped. I’ll spend my time getting pumped so Otakon gets closer and closer everyday. I miss it so much.

On a side note my brother and I have been getting closer, which is weird. But I can’t complain. He’s going to start working out with my and stuff :]

Also, I can’t seem to lose weight. I don’t know why.

Okay, good night.

Don't ever hesitate. Reblog this. TUMBLR RULE. When you see it, REBLOG IT.

Mon, 30 Jul 2012 22:44:50 -0400

Depression Hotline: 1-630-482-9696

Suicide Hotline: 1-800-784-8433

LifeLine: 1-800-273-8255

Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386

Sexuality Support: 1-800-246-7743

Eating Disorders Hotline: 1-847-831-3438

Rape and Sexual Assault: 1-800-656-4673

Grief Support: 1-650-321-5272

Runaway: 1-800-843-5200, 1-800-843-5678, 1-800-621-4000

Exhale: After Abortion Hotline/Pro-Voice: 1-866-4394253

TW: Rape, Murder

Mon, 30 Jul 2012 21:42:30 -0400

Personally, if I were God, I’d rather have a homosexual man* who had done nothing but good in his* life in heaven than a mass murdering rapist who had said sorry once or twice.

But maybe that’s just me.

Pro-choice Problems

Mon, 30 Jul 2012 21:39:05 -0400

Is pro-choice but has never had an abortion.

Is a “baby killing monster”.

Women* who get abortions are not baby killers and are most certainly not monsters. They are women* who made a valid choice.

Also: fetus, not baby.

But please, use 500 interlocked dictionary.com definitions to “prove me wrong”. Please.

“AHH THEY’RE SYNONYMOUS!!1!!!”“”“”

When I think of a baby, I think of a giggling, experienced human being, not an alien looking human soon-to-be person.