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and maybe real success looks like
a regulated nervous system.
not comparing yourself to others.
a kind inner dialogue.
being able to show up for yourself.
being able to let go.
knowing your own worth.
having authentic connections.
having good boundaries.
living a life that makes sense to you.
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I need to inherit a cute little rural cottage from a great-aunt I never knew about and redecorate all the rooms and work in the gardens and bring life and beauty to the home. That would fix me, I think.
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I feel like something that doesnt get talked about enough is how fast fashion is coming to hobbies as well. Sure, you can sew, knit, and crochet something better than youd buy in store, but good luck finding quality materials
Want a fabric that doesnt fray from being gently caressed? Want yarn thats not 100% plastic and splits if you touch it wrong? Good luck finding that if you dont have a genuinely good crafts store near you.
Go on any thread where people are trying to figure out where to buy fabric. 50% of it is people saying big stores are servicable, online stores work, or the like, and the other 50% are talking about how bad the quality is or how the quality of a website dropped because it was bought out
Were running into a problem where fast fashiob is so integrated into society that even the ability to make your own, comfortable and long lasting, clothes is being threatened by capitalism
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Hey all, I gotta share with you the most delicious thing I've ever made. It tastes like it should be $35+ from an upscale restaurant and it really didn't take a lot of time and effort.
This is a penne chicken pesto pasta. It maybe took me 45 minutes to make, and if you're cooking on a better stove than me, it'd probably take 30.
What you'll need:
Olive oil
Chicken breast cut into bite-size pieces (I used 2)
Penne pasta (I used ½ of a box)
white button mushrooms sliced thin
1 yellow or red bell pepper (optional, but it worked really well in this!)
Handfuls of fresh spinach
⅔ cup heavy cream (I added more than this but it's a good start)
½ cup basil pesto (I used the whole jar)
Grated parmesan cheese
Sliced tomatoes
Salt and fresh cracked pepper
Onion and garlic powder (or you can use fresh!)
Fresh basil for garnish, sliced in ribbons
I just eyeballed most of it, but I do have a more solid recipe if someone would like that!
Start by putting some olive oil in the pan with your chunks of chicken. Season with seasonings to your liking (I used onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and cracked pepper). Brown until fully cooked and set chicken aside.
At the same time, boil water and cook your penne pasta. Drain with a colander when it's finished cooking.
After removing your chicken from the pan, sauteé your mushrooms and bell pepper in the pan. Once sufficiently cooked, add handfuls of spinach to wilt. I covered with a lid for a few minutes before stirring.
Add your heavy cream and stir into your vegetable mix. Let it sit for a minute or two on low heat
Add your pesto sauce and parmesan in your cream sauce and stir. I let this sit for a minute or two.
Combine with your sauce with your noodles and you have an easy, healthy-ish meal!
Top your plate of pasta with sliced cheese tomatoes and basil ribbons and serve with a side salad!
Again, this is probably one of the best things I've made in a while so I hope someone else enjoys this too! The vegetables are optional, but they really add to the dish! You also can add fresh minced garlic and onions, too! It was really easy and not time consuming at all.
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It’s time to Be a Adult and mythologize your local Flora, Fauna, Rivers, and rock formations,
No that isn’t just a birch tree,
That’s the Sisters Rosamund, Lyonesse, and Miranda, They are under a shape shifting curse and trapping themselves inside a tree is the only safe way for them to figure out how to break it.
Leave them Ribbons, or crystals, Your secrets, your Social security number, whatever you think they will like
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Do I have anyone? No, not really. I don't think I genuinely have anyone who cares about me in any significant way. I'm so tired of being alone, I'm so tired of being misunderstood. All I have to comfort me during difficult times are the voices in my head and the escapist fantasies I have where someone actually loves and cares about me, and is actually gentle with me.
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Things I’m not afraid to admit as a woman:
“Nobody really says those things!” I promise you, they do.
Loving someone doesn’t make you weak
Wanting a family isn’t selfish, it’s the opposite
Trusting a man doesn’t make you stupid
Shaming traditional femininity is not feminism
Making life unliveable on a single income is not giving women the “right” to work: It’s forcing them to
Not every man on Earth is a bad person
Individual men can be toxic but masculinity cannot
Following traditional gender roles does not make you any sort of victim
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the world is so fucked up and i can't help but think the damage is irreparable when i see people talking about how unusual and prudish it is to wait six to ten dates before having sex with someone. ten dates??? roughly like twenty five hours of interaction????? ten old timer burgers and mango iced teas from chilis equals sex?????? the possibility of pregnancy, STDs, emotional devastation, lifelong consequences, not to mention just straight up the possibility of getting murdered, with a STRANGER you have hung out with for maybe like two months???? and that's a LONG TIME???? and if you feel weird about that and don't want to do that that makes you NOT HETEROSEXUAL????? THATS AN ORIENTATION???? BECAUSE ITS SO OUTSIDE OF THE NORM OF HUMAN BEHAVIOR ????? i hate all of you i hate you i hate you i hate you every day i hate and I hate and I hate you
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• Wedding Ensemble (Possibly worn by Pauline Elisabeth Ottilie Luise of Wied (1843-1916))
Date: 1869
Medium: Silk satin, silk netting, cotton & paper faux flowers.
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Femme Fatale Guide: Healthy Habits To Look & Feel Your Best Without Restriction or Unrealistic Routines
Realistic ways to maintain a healthy life/body/appearance (size and weight are all personal, not the most important metric – for certain). No diet culture or delulu-land tips here.
What I've done to maintain my 30-pound weight loss for over a decade, glowing clear skin (no pimples or discoloration, etc.), and super healthy, full & shiny hair, still living life and enjoying it – the mindful way.
Eat home-cooked meals & (plant-based) whole foods – 90-95% of the time
Incorporate at least 1 salad into my daily routine (either a large, hearty lunch salad or a simple green salad as a starter with dinner)
Include at least 1 fruit/vegetable in every meal or snack
Never restrict food groups – whole grains/potatoes, healthy fats, protein-rich plant foods, and produce are all essential to consume every day
Focus on meals, but have whole food snack options on hand to enjoy if genuinely hungry (mainly fruit, lupini beans, edamame, carrots/celery/cucumber with hummus, plain popcorn, handful of almonds/cashews)
Have breakfast after one coffee (before a second) and have dinner late enough (8-9:30 pm) to curb late-night hunger
Only have fruit and tea after dinner; Always stop consuming food at least 3 hours before bed for better sleep/digestion
Order whatever I want when going out to eat, but split dessert
Have at least one indulgent meal/dessert per week
No sugary cocktails – wine, champagne/prosecco, martinis, gin & tonic, margarita, French Connection, Sambuca, Grappa, tequila on the rocks, etc. are great options. Bellinis/fruit plus wine/spirits cocktails are a good middle ground. Sugary drinks worsen the hangover – big-time
Perceive healthy eating as a form of enjoyment, creativity, and nourishment, not restriction or deprivation (it's not if done liberally enough)
Consume a vitamin B12 and vitamin D supplement daily. Keep digestive enzymes on hand for when they're necessary
Always have a large glass of water first thing in the morning (before coffee) and by my side all day long
No soda, juices, sugary drinks, etc. Black coffee, tea, and water only on the daily – wine and no-sugar alcoholic drinks on rare occasions. Smoothies can be a great snack or breakfast, though!
Incorporate an (almost) daily walk into my schedule as a form of exercise and a mental health reset (I aim for 4-5 miles/10Kish steps per day on average)
Do short, low-impact strengthen training exercises 3x a week (15-30 mins each usually) for bone health & toning
Never forcing myself to do strenuous exercise/workout formally in a gym – it's not for me; it doesn't make me feel/look better and throws my hunger & energy levels way off. To each their own, though
Have a variety of playlists ready to go for waking up, working, dancing, walking/workouts, doing chores, and reading/relaxing
Internalizing that sexual health is a core aspect of your health & well-being – on all counts
Maintaining a simple skincare routine 2x per week with high-quality products and a couple of weekly treatments
Prioritizing my body care routine with as much as my facial skincare routine
Wearing at least SPF 30 daily
Exfoliating 2-3x per week
Learning what hair products work for my hair type; Using a deep conditioning mask and a scalp mask weekly
Using only cold water when washing my hair
Incorporating face & body massages into my weekly at-home routine
Using Uriage lip balm, hand cream, and deodorant religiously
Flossing 1-2 times a day/using an electric toothbrush
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