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On March 9, 1959, at the North American International Toy Fair at 200 Fifth Avenue, Ruth Handler, founder (with her husband Elliott) of the toy company Mattel, displayed a new doll she called Barbie. Named after her daughter, the doll was meant to show that little girls could grow up to be more than mothers or caregivers—they could be firefighters, doctors, astronauts. "Experts" predicted that the doll would be a flop—they couldn't imagine children wanting to play with a grown-up doll.
They were wrong. In its first year, 300,000 Barbie dolls were sold. The first one sold for $3.00. And the rest, as they say, is history.
Photo: the original 1959 Barbie, from Barbie Media via Business Insider
#vintage New York#1950s#Barbie doll#Barbie#dolls#Mattel#March 9#9 March#toy fair#Ruth Handler#Elliott Handler#Barbara Handler#new toys#vintage toys#vintage dolls
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9 March 1977
Percy 'Thrills' Thrillington meets some old school chums for dinner. [Source]
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10 March 2023, Dublin Today
9 March 2023, Dublin, Yesterday
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One thing to hold on to in the middle of a bout is that it won't be like this forever. There is a time, somewhere in the future, even if you can't see it, if it's just a dot in the far distant, when you're not crying every day, when you're not despondent, when getting up and making lunch and going out is not an insurmountable chore. It's a truth plain as day that it gets better.
One thing they don't tell you, because why would they, it's not conducive to healing, is that when it is better, even if just slightly, there is always the fear that you'll go back downhill. That a better day is foreplay to a bad one. Even at times when I've been free of an episode for a while, on days when I wake up on the wrong side of the bed, so to speak, there is a knot around my heart, tightly tied, and a tiny voice in my brain whispering that this is it - the start of a new down, a sign of what's to come, an uneven, uncertain first step of the descent into the valley of depression that I've come to know so well.
Even now, as I'm in deep, the days, hours, moments sometimes when things look up a bit, when there's a mysterious lightness in my heart, when my steps don't feel as dark, and my brain is somehow free of fog, I wonder how long it will last.
They don't tell you about that, with good reason, and you won't learn about its treachery until you get out the other side for the first time.
And I don't know how to feel about that.
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Mistigram: You see that big, red, candy-coloured button? That's the panic button. Don't worry, go ahead and give it a whack -- after all, as AdeptApril has shown us in this #ANSIart screen, today is Panic Day! (If things get out of control and spiral into mass hysteria, we can rein them in by Towel Day on May 25th, when we can impose a state of Don't Panic.)
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Panic Day
Panic Day is the one day of the year that it might just be okay to give into that emotion that we all try to keep in check–panic! It is okay to feel overwhelmed or upset. Giving into that feeling every once in a while does not necessarily make a person weak or inept.
So go ahead and mark your calendar, and hang on tight until you get to Panic Day! Once the day starts you can take the time to just let it all out, whether screaming into a pillow at home or climbing a mountain alone just to have a good yell after arriving at the top! Or it might be a day to recognize and apply some ways to avoid panic in the first place.
History of Panic Day
When it comes to various holidays, many people may think of the ones that were created simply to celebrate the fun moments of life, which everyone loves. However, Panic Day was created as a day to recognize how stressful life can sometimes be, and then see what can be done to minimize the effects.
Everyone knows that stress is detrimental to the health and can even be dangerous! Stress can bring on illnesses such as heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes and obesity.
Some people respond to stress by having feelings of panic which can be debilitating. Panic can make a person feel that their fear cannot be overcome. While this may not seem rational, the panic takes over and makes it difficult for the one stricken to be able to make rational choices. For those who feel that their fears and stress are overwhelming, Panic Day is the perfect day to make a step forward and reach out to a mental health professional.
How to Celebrate Panic Day
The fun approach to Panic Day is to give into the lighter side of the concept of the day.
Some people might find it fun to stun their co-workers and friends by giving into the idea of stress right in the middle of the day, shouting about it and dancing around the room. Adding in a few comments like “It’s too much!” or “Don’t make me do it anymore!” for dramatic flair could be a fun precursor prior to wishing them all a Happy Panic Day!
Not up for such a public celebration? Consider some of these suggestions for celebrating Panic Day:
Practice Breathing Deeply
It is well known that breath is vital for living, but stress and panic can cause breathing to be shallow and less effective for the body. Practicing a few deep breathing exercises can help reduce stress (sometimes almost immediately!), lowering the heart rate and reducing the tendency to panic.
Try breathing deeply in through the nose and out through the mouth, counting from one to five for each breath. This type of practice helps reduce the risk of hyperventilation and offers a much needed respite for the mind and the body.
Listen to Happy Music
Sometimes panic ensues when the mind gets overwhelmed by circumstances. Tossing a few relaxing tunes onto the record player or a Spotify playlist may help to minimize the impact of stress. Classical, piano, or even some binaural beats specifically for relaxation may be the perfect choice. Or a little more tongue-in-cheek, throw on an album by Panic at the Disco.
Consider adding some of these songs to a playlist that will help to bring a smile to the faces all around:
Don’t Worry, Be Happy by Bobby McFerrin
Hunger by Florence + The Machine
Good Day Sunshine by The Beatles
I Got You (I Feel Good) By James Brown
Sha la la (Make Me Happy) by Al Green
Walking on Sunshine by Katrina and the Waves
Take Stock of Life
Make the day more personal by using it to slow down and take stock of all the things that pull at your time. It may be in your best interest to trim the list a bit. Plan time for activities that will help you to let go of some of the stress in your life. Some activities that can help with this are exercise, mediation, massage, yoga, or taking time to relax and enjoy friends and family.
Start on that Hobby Again
Do you have a hobby that you haven’t had time to enjoy? Why not pick it up again? Remember what you loved about that hobby and make plans to enjoy it. For those who don’t already have a hobby, this could be a great time to try something new that could become a hobby! Whether knitting, stamp collecting, painting or horseback riding, hobbies can assist in creating joy that sustains calm throughout difficult times.
Make Yourself a Priority
Some people like to end their day by reading a book that is purely for enjoyment. Others try to use the time between work and home as their alone time to let off the stress of the day. Schedule in some “me-time” by getting a massage, going to a spa, enjoying an afternoon nap, indulging in a digital detox or going on a grown-up play date!
Watch a Panic-Themed Film
When celebrating Panic Day, it stands to reason that watching a film with a panic theme just makes sense. These might include:
Panic Room (2002, starring Jodie Foster)
A Town Called Panic (2009, French animation)
Panic in the City (1968 starring Howard Duff)
Panic (2014, starring David Gyasi)
Perform a Personal Concert in the Car
You have probably seen these people singing to the radio as they drive! When is the last time you just enjoyed life? Sing along to a variety of the songs listed above, or choose another playlist that brings good vibes and happiness in order to combat those feelings of panic.
Panic Day can be a day to find a fun way to keep the panic away. Be mindful of what is going on in life, and remember that everyone needs time to relax and have fun as well. Try something new and have a great Panic Day!
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#Panic Day#PanicDay#9 March#EdgeWalk#so much fun#CN Tower#USA#travel#summer 2015#Toronto#architecture#cityscape#vacation#Ontario#Canada#Lake Ontario#2011#California#Calico Ghost Town#landmark#tourist attraction#original photography#Yuma Territorial Prison State Park#Arizona#Koilos by Michael Christian#Distillery Historic District#Galena#Kansas#Original McDonald's Museum#San Berdardino
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— March 9, 1912 / Franz Kafka diaries
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Oh, Charles... your memory isn't bad. It's just selective. 🥺
Saudi Arabia 2024 // Val d'Argenton 2012
#charles leclerc#max verstappen#lestappen#f1#saudi arabian gp 2024#val d'argenton 2012#i like how when he was asked on march 9 2024 what happened on march 9 2024 he's like ??? no clue sry#but when asked in 2021 about what happened in 2012 he gave a play-by-play soliloquy like it happened yesterday#i swear he KILLED me with the whole 'i will remember all my life' 🥺#GIRL HAVE SOME SHAME#*#my edit#fave
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This is Baghera's full dance for Danse Avec Les Stars!
She and her partner are currently in third place with 36 points total for their dance performance!
#Baghera Jones#Danse Avec Les Stars#Dancing with the Stars#Why did I say dance performance twice RIP lmfao#I was trying to post this fast#March 9 2024
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sbi 2006 edition ?!?!!
fun fact wilbur used to have blonde hair when he was a toddler which means two thing: 1) 4/4 sbi were blond, and 2) twins duo real bc techno also was blond when younger and later his hair turned brown like wilbur's
chart with sbi's age difference under cut!
#+ phil's bday its on the 1st of march#so he became a legal adult when tommy was 1 year old techno 6 and wilbur 9#sbi#sleepy bois inc#sleepy boys inc#tommyinnit#philza#technoblade#wilbur soot#sleepyblr#innitblr#bladeblr#zablr#wilblr#emoza giggles#venus does art? pog!
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Apollo 9 astronaut Rusty Schweickart walks in space, March 6, 1969.
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A little girl hushes her doll not to wake others, March 9, 1920.
Photo: Underwood Archives/Getty Images
#vintage New York#1920s#vintage doll#girl with doll#playing with doll#vintage toys#March 9#9 March#sailor dress
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Ok but the real question is.
Edit: fuck autocorrect, I meant homestuck
Edit 2: I didn't include out of touch Thursday, flat fuck Friday, or any similar ones because those are weekly events and not once a year (or less)
#ides of march#9/11#Thursday the 20th#neil banging out the tunes#homestuck#siivagunner#tumblrs favorite holiday#tumblrs favorite holidays
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Taylor before playing Tim McGraw tonight:
“i’m feeling a little bit nostalgic, so i thought, maybe i should go back to the beginning.”
#taylor swift#the eras tour#surprise songs#acoustic set#tim mcgraw#singapore night 6#march 9#the eras tour singapore#taylorswift
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Happy 45th Birthday Oscar Isaac! 🎂✨🎂✨🎂
“He was such a commanding presence on set. Oscar was equally playful-he felt like Duke Leto to me. He felt like a strong man, who in the acting world, is not rendered less powerful by his humanity and his moral compass.”
-Timothée Chalamet on how Oscar Isaac continues to affect his performance in ‘Dune: Part Two.’
IG credit to cinemablend
#timothee chalamet#oscar isaac#March 9#happy birthday#happy birthday Oscar Isaac#dune part 2#dune part one#dune promo#duke Leto#timothée chalamet#dune#dune part two
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