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h3artstain · 1 year

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A list of (realistic) things you can do to be more environmentally friendly

(from an earth-loving horticulture student.)

— COSMETICS

Use bar soap instead of soap bottles

Use old toothbrushes for cleaning surfaces

Try exploring and researching some homemade face/body/lip products

Use ice sleeves, sunglasses, and caps instead of sunscreen (Edit: I’ve seen people say that it is safer and even necessary to wear sunscreen at all times so try to use eco friendly sunscreen instead! In my country it’s pretty uncommon to wear sunscreen often as we usually wear ice sleeves which is why I did not know this oof)

Use coffee grinds or homemade tumeric masks instead of cosmetic products with exfoliator beads

Invest in a metal ear cleanser instead of cotton buds

Try placing more importance on skincare instead of contributing to exploitative beauty companies by buying makeup

Use cosmetic products that do not contain palm oil

— CLOTHING

Try as much as possible to rewear your outfits at least twice before washing them

Actually WEAR your clothes! I know some of y’all just wear them once for your Instagram post and let it rot in your closet forever. Stop doing that!

Thrift, stitch up holes in your clothes, and use second hand clothing instead of supporting fast fashion companies like SHEIN, H&M, Zara, etc.

Cut up your old clothing into yarn and do macramè with it

Cut patches of old clothing to turn into reusable cotton pads

Learn how to knit, crochet or stitch your clothes!

If you use tampons, try menstrual cups or discs instead. If you use pads, try reusable pads or period underwear. (Trust me, it works). Also, use reusable panty liners instead of disposable ones. They may seem expensive but you will end up saving a lot more in the long run

— GARDENING

Plant seeds/cuttings in your old bottles, jars, and containers

Propagate your plants and exchange cuttings with your friends instead of buying new plants

Make your own soil mixes instead of buying soil mixes

Better yet, don’t use soil for your indoor plants and try getting into hydroponics or semihydroponics instead. This saves so much water and doesn’t contribute to mining of soil

Fertilise plants with fruit peels, coffee grinds, and tea leaves. (DO NOT use chemical fertiliser on soil)

Plant more legume plants in your garden instead of using nitrogen fertilisers. (Look up the nitrogen cycle if you need an explanation on this)

Avoid pesticides unless really needed. Try sprinkling cinnamon powder on soil or spraying neem oil on plants and soil to keep away pests.

If you have a lawn, try looking into rain gardens and consider making one

Let the (non invasive) weeds in your lawn/garden grow! They are there for a reason!

Stop killing earthworms and millipedes in your garden. This also applies to snails native to your region. They are there for a reason.

Water used to wash fruits and rice can be used to water plants

— REDUCE, REUSE

Use the caps of jars as soap holders

Use recycled paper/notebooks

Wash and dry your glass/plastic items before throwing them in the recycling bin

Keep any plastic bags for future use

Use eco friendly or reusable dish sponges

Use reusable straws and cups

Invest in a fabric cup holder

Bring a water bottle with you wherever you go

Drink more water and less sugary drinks

Bring reusable bags for buying groceries instead of using plastic ones

Always keep a folded up tote/shopping bag with you in case you spontaneously decide to buy something

— ELECTRICITY

Set a timer on your air conditioning instead of letting it run throughout the night

Better yet, use a fan instead of an air conditioner

Open your windows! Aerate your home!

Allow natural light to enter your home during the daytime, so as to avoid turning on your lights

Switch to LED lightbulbs instead of regular lightbulbs

Turn off any switches in your house when they are not in use

Collect the water from your air conditioner/dehumidifier condenser and use that to water plants, clean surfaces, steam ironing, and flushing toilets. Do not drink it though!

— INTERNET

Delete your all of your unwanted emails

Delete your inactive social media accounts

Try not to post excessively on social media and stop scrolling excessively too. This not only reduces energy usage but also improves your mental health and productivity

Try to keep to one social media app instead of having so many

Reduce your internet usage

Save your eBooks on a thumbdrive instead of on cloud

Use Ecosia instead of Google

Stop being influenced by social media trends that only just contribute to consumerism

Download music instead of streaming

Reduce online shopping

— FOOD

Reduce intake of processed foods

Reduce intake of fish, beef, and dairy

Try eating vegan or vegetarian foods at least once or twice a week

Cook your own meals instead of eating out

Bring your own food containers when taking away food from stores

Beeswax wrap instead of cling wrap!

Buy loose-leaf tea or plastic free tea bags instead of regular tea bags

Eat more mushrooms, vegetables, and fruits and drink more water

Support local farmers

And finally, educate yourself more about ecology and the environment!

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jordanching-blog · 6 months

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Living lighter

I've been consciously trying to figure out ways to leave less of an imprint on the earth... here are a few things that I've implemented:

Reducing plastic use:

Water delivery in glass jars (spring water AND no plastic!)

Laundry pods instead of plastic containers

Refillable deodorant

Reusable jars for when I go to the herb store

I buy compostable garbage bags and reuse the produce ones for daily trash (would like to eliminate those though)

Reducing paper waste:

Using towels instead of paper towels and napkins

Using canvas totes when grocery shopping

Shopping local:

I stopped shopping at huge corporate owned grocery stores like Whole Foods and shop at my local neighborhood places

Curbed my Amazon addiction (still definitely use it, but try my best to reduce as much as possible)

Diet:

Eating mostly plant based (but some wings and fish here and there)

Things that weren't so great that were reusable:

Menstruation cup (super messy and not for me)

Q-tips (I bought this off a kickstarter and didn't feel like it was cleaning anything)

If I owned my own place, things I'd implement:

Bidet (use way less toilet paper and everything is so much cleaner)

Solar panels

Ways to reuse gray water

Compost (you'd think LA apartments would have this but nope)

It might not seem like much listed out, but it does make me feel better that I'm actively trying to reduce my imprint. If everyone did something small, it'd add up to something big! A book that I just finished, Braiding Sweet Grass, really made me think about our relationship with the Earth and how we can make it more reciprocal.

I'm always looking for more ways to improve, so if anyone has any suggestions, would love to learn!

#solarpunk #sustainability #environment #reduce reuse recycle

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leonskennedysfavoritewife · 1 year

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Rainy Night- Eddie Munson x Fem!Reader

Warnings: older!kinda mean!Eddie, recreational drug use, minimal talk of religion, smut, dirty talk.

Patter. Patter. Squelch.

Your shoes stuck into the mud with every pull, which you had to awkwardly combat with force. It was storming, which meant it was nice and loud - keeping your deep-sleeper parents in their beds and from hearing you sneak out of the window and into the shed to get your bike.

You were drenched and trudging up the stairs to Eddie Munson’s trailer- the rain hitting the tin roof loudly. Hopefully he would be able to hear you knock.

You curled up your hand into a fist, and gave a polite but firm knock to the door. You waited with no response. Just as you went to try again, the door swung open.

“The fuck are you doing here?” He asked you, pocketing a joint to his lips. He was wearing a worn out Metallica tee- along with grey baggy sweatpants.

You had heard a lot about Eddie from kids at school, mostly that he was a devil worshipper but you knew better. He was a 26 year old part-time drug dealer and tattoo artist.

Truthfully, you and Eddie were not on ‘showing up unbeknownst to someone’s home at 10 pm in pouring rain’ terms. In fact- Eddie seemed to never pay attention to you when your friends had bought from him, mostly because you were what he despised from his school days. A cheerleader type. A preppy little girl.

“I- I uh. I wanted to buy from you.”

Eddie poked his head out, looking around before grabbing you by the wrist and pulling you inside.

“You biked here in the rain for some weed?” He mumbled with the joint still in his mouth.

“Uh. Yeah. It’s no big deal. Just some rain.”

“Christ. Here, while I get your shit.” He slipped the joint into your lips, your hand barely catching it in time. You took a long puff, convincing enough to seem like you knew what you were doing- but Eddie knew better. You’re innocent- and he also knew better than a pastor’s daughter to have ever done this kinda thing. He was shocked you were even here to begin with.

You exhaled the smoke, a fuzzy feeling enveloping you along with a sting in your throat.

Eddie glanced back at you while he sorted through a mason jar filled with the stuff.

“So, what’s a little church girl like you showing up to my place?”

“I- I wanted to get to know you.” You told him truthfully, fumbling with your hands.

Eddie’s face softened into confusion.

“You’re kidding. Besides, I don’t think daddy would approve of that, you know.”

You played with your hands in front of you, staring up at him.

“You don’t have to pretend to want to be my friend for free weed, you know.”

“That’s not what I wa-“

“Okay. Why do you, a popular, preppy, and downright innocent girl, want to befriend me- an older man- if not to score without paying.”

You sighed, gripping the joint in between your damp lips and pulled your tote bag off of your shoulder. Clutching it, you snatch the zipper open with one hand. You materialized a small cassette that you had plastic-wrapped to keep from getting wet.

“Here.” You insisted, holding it out to Eddie.

“The fuck is that?” He asked.

“It’s a cassette. Arise by Sepultura. I bought it and listened to it over-and-over just so I could remember the songs. It’s yours, though.”

He looked at you, and down to the object in your hand. He took it from you, and pulled the plastic off, tossing it aside on the floor.

“Holy shit. Where did you manage to get this? It just came out and I haven’t been able to find it anywhere.”

“I have my ways.”

Eddie chuckled and went over the to stereo in the living room, popping the music in before turning it up to a decent volume. He was actually moved by your gesture- no girl had made effort to like anything that he did. They normally just wanted a dick appointment.

“Okay. Now that you’ve won me over, what next? Again, I’m sure your holier-than-thou father wouldn’t like you hanging out with me.”

“I don’t care what he thinks.” You took another drag of the joint, giving it back to Eddie.

“I’m 18 and have a job. I can easily get my own place if I wanted.”

Eddie chuckled and then pursed his lips around the well-rolled plant, causing you too stare a little too long at how his mouth looked wrapped around the drug.

“What’s the look for? You’re not going to try and seduce me for the weed, are you? It’s already yours.” He went to the counter, grabbing the baggie and shoving it into your hands.

“Might wanna get home before daddy notices you’re gone.” He moved his hands in a creepy motion at you, trying to make you nervous.

“And if I don’t want to?” You asked him, getting a little bold.

“Oooh, such a bad girl. What’s next, breaking your abstinence?” He eyed you with his slightly bloodshot and hazy eyes.

You squirmed at his prying question.

“How do you know that?” You looked a little pissed off, but more so embarrassed.

“Babydoll, all of you religious girls are usually uptight and don’t want to fuck. That’s just the way it is.” He scoffed, settling himself into the couch nearby.

“What if I’m not like that?” You peeled off your wet sweater, tossing it aside and leaving it on the floor to collect in it’s own water.

Eddie eyed your figure in the tanktop and way-too-short skirt. Sure, you had great boobs and the cold water had your nipples completely showing through- But Eddie was way more into ass and thighs, which yours were amazing. He should know, he’s spent a fair share of time sneaking glances before.

“You’re not fooling anyone, sweetheart. Just because you show up in your little skirt and offer me the best gift I’ve ever received- I’m not fucking you.” He sounded sarcastic but you knew he was serious.

“Okay. Sure. Why not?” You put a hand on your hip, trying to exude confidence.

“Because.” He stood up, putting his face close to yours,

“I’d ruin you.”

You pressed your thighs close together and tried to say something- but your brain had blown a fuse.

“See. Can’t even handle a few words. Let me guess. Your pussy is just aching for me right now?” He laughed, emphasizing the word.

“S-shut up, Munson.”

“Fine.” He had gotten his body way too close to you, and he could feel your warm breath hitching.

“Take your clothes off.” He demanded through gritted teeth.

You hesitantly started to strip the damp clothing away, but when you had your hands hooked around your underwear- he stopped you.

“Not those.”

He rubbed a hand over your hip, leaning in to plant his lips on yours. He liked the way the coconut lipgloss was barely noticeable to his tastebuds- and he could tell you didn’t have any idea what you were actually doing.

Once he felt that you has gotten the rhythm, he waggled his tongue into your mouth, rubbing it against your own. You let out a small moan into his mouth, and his grip on your side tightened. He pulled away.

“Turn around. Lean over and put your hands on the couch.”

“O-okay.” You did as you were told- and Eddie stifled a groan while admiring your ass and the way your black-lace underwear hugged against your bits, leaving nothing to his imagination.

“Where’d you get these? Surely your mommy wouldn’t let you buy such a thing.” He toyed with the fabric.

“I-I got them myself. I had to hide them.”

“Hm. You’re so devious, and here I thought you were a good girl. Are you?”

“Y-yes.” Your nervousness peaked now, you hadn’t known what to expect your first time- but it wasn’t this. (Not that you were complaining).

“Yes what?”

“I-I’m a good girl.”

He smirked to himself while he flipped you for him to climb over your form on the worn couch.

“You know, I like you a lot. And it just so happens that I might go easy on you. I want you to enjoy this fucking I’m about to give you.” He growled into your neck, planting kisses.

You ran your fingers into his hair, subconsciously pulling at it because of how good his trail of kisses felt.

“Fuck. You just want me to go rough on you, don’t you?” His hand traveled under your bra, squeezing your nipple and causing you to let out a small yelp. He slithered his hands to your back, gripping the clasp of your bra.

“You wanna keep going?”

“Y-yes. Please.” Eddie grinned to himself while unclasping the bra and throwing it aside.

He took in the sight of your breasts, silently thanking the god that may or may not exist.

“Fucking beautiful.” He groaned, hand pinching at your nipples. He liked the way you squirmed under him.

He took a hand and slipped it into your underwear, finding your bud and rubbing some of your juices onto it accordingly. He began rubbing soft circles.

You wriggled under him, moaning and still pulling at his hair.

“Fuck babydoll, you like that?”

“Mhm. ‘Feels good.” You tried your hardest to get the words out between your lewd noises.

Eddie pressed a mouth to your nipple, his tongue flicking over it like a lit candle. Your moans started to pick up at his pace, and you felt a strange feeling building up.

“Eddi-“

“Gonna cum, sweet girl?”

“I- uh- yes?” You half moaned/half questioned.

He removed his hand and his mouth from you, and pulled your underwear off- and then his shirt.

You admired his barely-there abs and his faint v-line. It made your face catch fire.

“Don’t worry. I’m not done with you yet, doll. I want you to cum on my cock. Can you do that for me?” He started away at his pants, pulling them completely off.

“Y-yes Eddie.”

“Christ. Say my name like that again and I might just bust right here.”

Eddie continued, removing his boxers. His dick flopped out, hitting against his belly.

You sat up on your elbows.

“Is… Is that going to fit?”

Eddie grinned down at you.

“Maybe. Maybe not. But I’ll make it fit.”

You swallowed your saliva, the situation settling in now.

“Don’t worry, sweet. You’re doing great. You ready?” He asked for your reassurance one more time. It was so unlike him to be sweet like this.

“Y-yes.”

He rubbed his cock against your folds, coating it before slowly slipping into your wet cunt.

You grabbed at Eddie’s back, immediately leaving scratches and moaning uncontrollably.

“Fuck Eddie Fuck! It’s too big!” You whined, writhing under him.

“Shhh, Baby. It’ll adjust. Just give it a second.”

Eddie was all the way in now, and you felt so full.

“Okay. I’m going to start moving now. You okay?”

You nodded, your face nuzzled into his shoulder.

He kissed the side of your head, and lifted his hips just to crash them against you again. The sound of his balls slapping against you is almost deafening.

“Holy fuck!” You moaned, the pain started to subside now but the slight stinging hadn’t yet. Eddie grabbed your legs, throwing them over his shoulders.

“Can’t hide that pretty face this way. I wanna see those expressions when I fuck you senseless.”

You nodded again, feeling more vulnerable now. He looked over you, stuffed full of him. He slammed back into you again.

“Fuck! More Eddie, more!”

Eddie quickened the pace, slapping and gushing sounds filling the room. He put a thumb to your clit, circling as he had done before. Your noises and breathing became all entangled with each other, along with the familiar heat in your belly. Eddie felt you tighten around him.

“That’s it, babydoll. Cum on my cock.”

“Oh my god!” You gritted through your teeth, bucking your hips up, unable to control the release.

Once you had slightly recuperated from your orgasm, Eddie held his hand on your stomach to keep you still. He started pumping in and out of you, slamming hard into your pussy each time. The pace and force sending shockwaves of pleasure through you.

Eddie slipped two fingers of his free hand into your mouth.

“Suck. Now.” You did as you were told, looking up at him.

“Shit. I’ll have to bring you over again so I can see you do that on my cock. That pretty mouth wrapped all around me. You’d like that wouldn’t you?”

“Y-yes Eddie.” Your teeth grazing his fingers.

“I know you would, coming all the way here just to let me fuck your chances of getting into heaven out of you. Such a good girl.”

His words somehow made you wetter than you thought possible, and you honestly didn’t care if any consequences right now.

“I’m gonna- fuck- cum in you, yeah?” He asked, huffing in between words.

“Fuck Eddie! Please fill me!” It sounded jumbled fron the digits in your mouth. And you hadn’t known where the words came from- probably the sex-drunk brain talking- but the way Eddie started moving even faster told you that it had an effect on him.

“Fuck. Fuck. I’m filling you up so good. Take it all.” You felt his dick twitching as he spilled into you. He rolled over, simultaneously pulling out of you and laying you on top of him.

After a moment had passed of the two of you heaving, he patted your back.

“Up.”

You stood, feeling him leak out of you.

“I had a great time doll, honestly. But I got work in the morning and you have school.”

“O-okay.” You felt a little disappointed to leave so soon, but he was right.

You collected all of your clothes- except your panties, unable to find them.

“If you’re looking for those-“ he pulled the underwear from the couch cushions.

“I’ll be keeping these. You can get ‘em when you come back. Maybe.”

“Eddie! I have to bike home! I’m not sitting bare on my bike.” You crossed your arms, thinking you’d be in deep shit if anyone saw you on the way home.

“Too fucking bad.”

#eddie munson #eddie stranger things #stranger things #eddie x reader #reader x eddie munson #fanfiction #stranger things smut #eddie munson x Reader smut

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gerardpilled · 2 years

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Gerardpilled Concert Etiquette Guide

Okay so this is my guide for general concert etiquette I think could help a lot of first timers or just people who might not have thought of this!

This isn’t meant as a definitive, written in stone, lists of do’s and don’ts. In fact a lot of people probably think is is overthinking things. If you want to do any of the things I say not to, go right ahead! I just know I personally have gotten a lot of anxiety in the past over if I’m acting weird/rude at shows and I’m just trying to ease that burden for some of you!! Also don’t feel bad if you have done any of this stuff and/or end up doing it in the future. Most of this I’ve learned through trial and error so I’ve definitely committed social faux pas, it’s not the end of the world :)

My experience is limited to shows in New Jersey, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Buffalo, and Toronto. Honestly the atmosphere/vibe has been different every time. Sometimes it’s just a case-by-case experience depending on location and artist!

I have never been to a festival show

Most of this pertains to general admission. Seated events are generally pretty straight forward, but all the clothes/what to bring pertain to those as well!

Google your venue and make a plan before going! See what the capacity is, where you can park, etc. if you are getting dropped off/picked up, organize meeting places. Maybe have an organized check-in text system with a friend if you’re going alone.

Clothes/What to Bring

Dress comfortably! I feel like tiktok has made it seem going to a show requires An Outfit and that you have to go all out. I try to dress cute, but my comfort and safety comes first. no matter how cool it is outside, assume it’s going to be much hotter inside the venue. Definitely don’t wear clothes you’re afraid of messing up. I’ve gotten beer and other stuff spilled on me, it just happens! Here’s what my partner and I have worn to shows in the past:

This was in Canada in March so we wore light jackets and were then able to tie them around our waists once inside. Jacket Checks might exist, but basically ruin any spot you previously held in line.

Shower/bathe in some way before attending. Odds are if you’re waiting in line you’ll get a little gross anyway, but you want to start off clean.

Sturdy shoes. Don’t wear sandals. Boots work for toe protection, just make sure they’re easy to move in and won’t make you overheat (especially at outdoor shows) I personally wear my converse run stars. They give me a bit extra height with the comfort of sneakers

Binders. If you want to wear your binder, I say do so with caution. It can get pretty suffocating once in the venue, and they could just make it worse.

Small bags. This is important for three reasons: 1) a lot of venues have size limits for bags you can bring, 2) comfort inside the venue and 3) bag-checks slow down the line. Mini-backpacks seem to be popular nowadays, but even those can be a little inconvenient (plus easy for people to open) so I’d recommended a cross-body bag. I personally just got the Herschel Sinclair Crossbody in Large (and shortened the straps to sit higher on my body). Don't Bring Tote Bags (annoying to hold and easy to steal out of)

Hydration/food — bring snacks if you’re planning on lining up early! Water too if possible. Most if not all venues will not allow water bottles inside so don’t bring reusable ones. I’m planning on buying one or two of these reusable plastic roll-up ones used for hiking that way I don’t have to waste plastic :)

Travel light. Bring the bare minimum into the venue. Money, ID, phone, keys are all you really have to worry about once you’re in there.

Carabiners. These are great for securing so much. I’ve personally gotten like a 10 pack of these little guys that have a little locking system. These are great for keys (either secure to belt loop or internal zipper within your small bag). The bigger ones are great for hats or anything really!

Might be Controversial, but don’t bring signs. With a few exceptions, signs basically bring nothing good. They block the view of people behind you and most of the time the artist cannot see them at all. A few people have brought fabric banners/flags and I think that makes more sense. They are way less of a nuance.

Don’t bring self-defense items - these will usually get confiscated by security.

Queueing

This is usually where you hear about the most drama. General rules should be just be nice and respectful.

Getting on the queue. The quality of the spot you get on the queue and the time you join it range dramatically between venues/states/countries/type of concert. I’ve never personally started queueing the night before, and I’ve always ended up okay. What usually happens is there’s ~20 or so people who line up night before/early morning, and then sudden influxes midday and also 1-2 hours before the show.

Saving a spot for your friend(s)/cutting. General rule – don’t do it. If you want to be near that friend(s), go to the back of the line where they are. This might sound mean, but cutting is disrespectful to the people who have waited hours. Also don’t put your friend in an awkward position by asking to cut.

Leaving the queue. For every show I've been to, people have been pretty cool about this. Always ask (preferably the person/people behind you) if it’s okay first and be clear what you’re leaving for. If you’re getting food/coffee, offer to get them something. If you’re in a group of friends, at least one should stay behind. Try to make this trip as quick as possible. If the person behind you does take issue with it, you could probably ask the person behind them if it’s okay and just forfeit the one-person spot in line. Also, if you are the person being asked, try not to have a problem with it!

Smoking. This might sound specific, but I’ve heard of problems surrounding this. If you want to smoke (anything) while on queue – ask people around you if it’s okay and/or walk a few feet off the line. If you don’t smoke – try not to get upset over people around you doing so. Odds are you’re all standing on outdoor public property, they can do whatever they want. I personally don’t smoke of any kind and people have been pretty nice about asking if them doing so bothers me!

Talk to people! You are all lining up to see the same artist, odds are you have something in common. Especially if you’re by yourself, it’s great to at least know some people before going in. HOWEVER – considering mcr is such a big ‘fandom’ band, test the waters of what is okay to discuss with people around you. Personally I do not want to discuss shipping or basically anything I post online in person.

Have your bag ready/items in hand before security. Most venues have a simple metal-detector system where they ask you to take off your bag, look inside it, and place it inside a bin so you can walk through a metal detector.

Where to stand

Okay you’re in the venue – now you have to figure out where it will be best to stand. A lot of people automatically think barricade is best, but that’s not necessarily true depending on what you want to do/who you’re with

Going with parent/friend/partner. If you are bringing someone who doesn't care about the band, I will say aim to stand towards the outer side edges of the stage. If you and your parent is okay with it, ask them to split up so they can stand out of the way. With a partner or friend, maybe ask them to stand behind you if you’re not willing to go to the side. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been stuck behind someone who obviously does NOT want to be there. It just kills the vibe.

Barricade. If you’re lucky enough to get barricade, remember this can come with side effects. People have gotten bruised from the metal and have been squished against it to the point of breathing problems. Only stand here if you’re prepared for this!

Middle/center crowd - usually where the crowd can get the most active/rowdy! Stand here if you’re okay with that.

Back. There are plenty of people who just like to attend a concert and vibe with a drink and friends. The back is usually where the casual listeners/older audience members stand.

Specific to mcr– it’s kinda become a joke at this point, but it does seem Frank’s side of the stage fills up quicker/denser than Ray’s side. Do what you wish with this info.

During the show

Getting merch. I usually aim to get merch after the show. If you get it before, you risk losing a good spot and also you have to hold it. However, the line will be long afterwards and with mcr i’ve heard stuff sold out.

Be attentive! Be aware of your surroundings. If you are someone who has health concerns, make that known to people around you and try to notice if others are struggling. Make sure people aren’t being creepy or making others uncomfortable.

Be respectful to the openers. Do not talk through the opening sets or stay on your phone during them. You wouldn’t believe how many times this has happened at shows I've been to. I get it, I personally don’t care about any openers for my mcr shows, but I'm going to stand there and pretend like I do.

Phones. Hot topic issue right here. My recommendation is try to use your phones as little as possible. It’s very distracting for anyone behind you and I guarantee you will not be watching all those videos back. I personally aim to record the little banter between songs because at least that’s unique for every show! If you think something interesting is going to happen or your favorite part is coming up, whip your phone out and aim for less than a minute? (this is just an estimate). After shows I usually have less than 20-30 total videos/photos from the actual set. Especially with mcr, there’s so many people and so much online discussion that odds are someone has captured something. Side note – maybe don’t stand at the barricade just recording entire songs the whole time?

Pushing. It’s going to happen. If it’s obvious it’s an accident, try to be okay with it. Try to be careful, but also don’t leave tons of space in front of you (people will see and it just leads to more pushing). If someone spills something on you, odds are they were pushed and it was an accident. They are probably pissed their drink got wasted.

Shouting at artists. Debatable. Sometimes what people shout can be funny, other times extremely embarrassing. Don’t harass them or make sexual comments. Don’t shout song titles or fandom-inside jokes. I’ve seen people attempt to have whole convos with artists after getting their attention and it’s just awkward for everyone involved.

Sorry that was way longer than I expected! Remember these are just my recommendations, and stuff I've personally noticed. If you have any specific questions about anything or if you think i’ve missed anything send me an ask!

#lost post #shows #concert etiquette

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novankenn · 1 year

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Jaune's friends and teammates always wondered where he would vanish to every few days or so. It was mostly on weekends, and he would be unable to locate him until Sunday night, where they would ALWAYS find him just coming out of the shower.

None would ever have suspected or guessed the true reason behind these disappearances. That Jaune was part of a quartet of uniquely skilled persons, tasks with a single never ending goal...

Episode One - Introductions

Jaune was confused as he was led through halls he had never seen before. Escorted by gas mask wearing guards. Towards an undisclosed destination. No one spoke a word to him since he arrived. Not a single syllable, even after he threw up all over the floor. It wasn't like he hadn't tried, but he never received a response, and as such gave up trying.

His escort stopped and slip a key-card through a scanner. With a metallic click, the door activated and swung open. Jaune was ushered inside, and the door was closed behind him. Jaune scanned the basically bare room. All it contained was a metal table and four very uncomfortable looking plastic chairs. Three of which were currently occupied...

Jaune: (Thinking) He looks... dangerous.

Jaune: (Thinking) Okay, he sort of makes me want to buy hardware.

Jaune: (Thinking) She's... cute.

Juliet: (Winking at Jaune) Names Juliet Starling, what's yours

Jaune: Jaune. Jaune Arc. Short, Sweet, rolls off the tongue. Ladies love it.

Juliet: That's cute. Anyway, seeing as these two grumps have their panties in knots about being here... I'll give the rest of the intros. The one in the blue shirt, that's Ash Williams.

Jaune: Mr. Williams.

Ash: Mr Williams is my father, so knock that crap off. Call me Ash.

Juliet: And the armoured, strong silent type is Doom-Guy.

Jaune: Doom-Guy?

Juliet: Yep.

Jaune: Seriously?

Ash: Don't look at me. I just got here... AND I WOULD LIKE TO GO HOME NOW!

Juliet: Stop hollering. You're giving me a bigger headache than my PMS.

Doom-Guy: *Grunts

Juliet: Good question, Doomy.

Jaune: He asked a question?

Juliet: Sure did. So, do you KNOW why we're here, because to be honest this place is dulls-ville.

Jaune: No. No one said anything to me.

Juliet: (Pulls out a lollipop and puts in her mouth) Poopy.

????: (intercom feedback) Alright now that you are all assembled, it's time to get to business.

Ash: Assembled? You fuckwads kidnapped me right before Global Topless Oil Wrestling was starting!

Juliet: And I was just getting ready to get kissy with Nicky!

Doom-Guy: *Grunt

Jaune: What did he say?

Ash: He was knee-deep in demon guts, and would like to go back.

Jaune: (Going a little pale) Um, Mr Voice? I think you made a mistake?

Intercom-Voice: I don't make mistakes! You have been brought here because of your unique skill sets. Skills that make you monsters for the foes you will be facing on the behalf of humanity.

Jaune: Skills? Have you watched me spar? I mean really. Have you seen me spar? I couldn't fight my way out of a wet paper bag.

IV: You have the skills we require, plus you have high strategic and tactical scores, which is a bonus.

Doom-Guy: *Grunt

Juliet: Super question! So Doomy would like to know what these skills we have that you want to use, and what the actual FUCK is going on?

IV: You are all skilled with the most horrific and effective weapon in the universe when it comes to fighting zombies... the CHAINSAW!

Juliet: Makes sense.

Ash: Can't argue with that.

Doom-Guy: *Grunt

Jaune: um...

IV: Don't even, Jaune. We are well aware of your extra abilities.

Juliet: Ooooooh! Do tell!

Jaune: I'd rather just go...

IV: Mr Arc, you will show your teammates your abilities.

Jaune: Wait, what do you mean...?

IV: Now Mr Arc.

Juliet: (Squealing) OMG! You are totes adorable! I just want to dress you up and coordinate accessories with you!

Jaune: Please don't.

Ash: Not judging, but you're a cross-dresser?

Doom-Guy: *Grunt

Ash: Okay, Magical Garment Girl. Like that makes much difference, he's still a guy dressed in a frilly maid outfit.

Doom-Guy: *Grunt

Juliet: I totes agree, Doomy. It shows off his legs, and I must add a delectably enticing tooshie!

Ash: Okay, whatever. Can we now know why you brought us to wherever here is?

IV: This place is known as the Central Hub. From here with the dimension gate can reach anywhere in the galaxy or multiverse.

Jaune: Say what now?

Juliet: So are we like in space?

IV: You are in a limbo between realities.

Ash: So let me guess we've been "selected" because we are good at messing up zombies?

IV: No, you are here because you know the art of the Chainsaw. Thrashing zombies is just a side benefit, and in a nutshell, that is your job. We will gather you when we have found a target and then send you there to eliminate the threat. Any questions?

Jaune: How long, or often, is this going to happen?

IV: As and when needed. And don't worry about time. While you are here and on missions, time in your home realm will be slowed. In fact, you could be gone three months and only two days will have passed for you.

Doom-Guy: *Grunt

Jaune: Did he just ask when do we start?

Juliet: You're a quick study. Took me a couple of hours to figure him out.

IV: You start tomorrow. Tonight you will rest. The guards will return shortly to escort you to the mess hall and then to your private rooms. I bid you a good evening. (Feedback)

IV: (Feedback) Oh, and welcome to S.A.W.

Ash/Jaune/Juliet: Saw?

Doom-Guy: *Grunt

IV: It's your team designation... Squad for Annihilating Walkers. S.A.W.

The four looked at each other and nodded. It was a pretty good name, as far as team names went.

IV: I bid you a good evening. (Feedback)

Doom-Guy: *Grunt

Jaune: Yeah, I guess you're right. Nothing much to do now but see how this plays out.

#Squad for Annihilating Walkers (SAW)#jaune arc #juliet starling #ash williams #doomguy #rwby #ash vs evil dead #doom #lollipop chainsaw #zombies #secret government organization

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dair & 12 on the kiss prompts??

Dair & ...in grief

They get the call on a Thursday to come pick up the box. They go together.

It’s just plain brown corrugated cardboard with a paw-print inked on the side and a label reading “Hadley Waldorf-Humphrey.” The receptionist sets it down on the counter in front of them, and Blair stares at it while Dan signs all the paperwork. Somehow, the box seems both too big and too small for its contents, and she can’t bring herself to reach out and pick it up.

“I’m so sorry for your loss,” the receptionist says. It sounds to Blair like she’s on the other side of a glass wall.

“Thank you,” Dan says. He slides the box into a New Yorker tote and takes Blair’s hand. “Let’s go.” His voice is low, his head bent to the side, his mouth close to her ear, and she lets him lead her out of the small veterinary clinic, onto a steaming Upper East Side sidewalk.

They cut west down 66th. The streets are quiet, most of the neighborhood off in the Hamptons for the holiday weekend. They slide into the park near the zoo, where it’s five degrees cooler in the shade, the tiniest bit of relief from the oppression of late summer, and it’s an easy walk to the duck pond. The tote bag bangs against Dan’s hip, but he doesn’t complain. He keeps a tight grip on her hand, squeezing it every few minutes.

They find a secluded spot on the edge of the pond, between a couple of trees and largely out of sight, and for a moment they just stand there, hand in hand, looking out over the water. Then Dan reaches into the tote bag and pulls out the box.

The box that isn’t Hadley, not really.

Blair can still feel the soft brush of Hadley against her ankles, the scratch of Hadley’s tongue on the back of her hand. She was a small cat, made more of fur and personality than anything else; prone to dramatically flinging herself at the floor, the furniture, Dan’s lap. Fond of napping in the bathroom sink, burying herself in pillows, hissing at unwelcome guests. They’d acquired her in the first month of their marriage, on a whim one Saturday afternoon. She was already a lady, grown as big as she’d ever get. Had already lived a life before they brought her into theirs.

They’d carried her home in a cardboard box that day, too.

Dan lets go of her hand to tear at the corner of the box, where it’s glued shut. There’s a plastic bag inside, but there’s some loose dust—what’s left of her delicate bones, her plush fur, her pink nose—that clings to his fingers, and some more that drifts away in a breeze. Blair can feel hot tears climbing her throat, pushing their way to the surface, but she swallows them down. “We should say something,” she says. “First.”

Dan nods. “What do you want to say?” he asks.

Well, she hasn’t thought about it, how to sum up Hadley into words. “I—” she starts, but whatever else she wants to stay is stuck somewhere below the tears. She shakes her head.

“Remember the time we had Serena over?” Dan asks. He’s just holding the box, now, out in front of him, one corner of the flap peeled up. “It was like a week after we got her, and we were spending all of our time chasing her around the apartment trying to stop her from peeing on the furniture, and you forgot you’d invited Serena to dinner and she showed up and found us on our knees scrubbing the carpet in my office.”

Blair nods. At the time it felt like such a low moment for her, cleaning up cat urine.

“Or when Hadley fell completely in love with Nate and tried to surgically attach herself to him so he couldn’t leave without her?”

Blair had to buy Nate a new sweater after that, to replace the one Hadley shredded.

“And then when she realized Jenny actually did get to go home with Nate and never forgave her?”

A laugh makes it through the tears, bubbling up out of Blair’s mouth. She can still picture it: Hadley hissing at Jenny in the foyer and Jenny hissing right back.

“She was a good cat,” Blair says. It comes out with a single sharp sob.

Dan steps closer to her, wrapping one arm around her shoulders, and she presses her face into his neck. Her tears pool where her mouth meets the cotton of his crew-neck tee. He kisses her, featherlight, at her hairline. Once. Twice. “She was such a good cat,” he says into her hair.

She pulls herself together one breath at a time, until she can step away from him, stand on her own. She slides one finger under each eye, flicking away the tears that have gathered in her lashes. Dan waits for, her, not-Hadley still clutched in one hand.

“I’m ready now,” she says. She’s not, not really, but she’ll pretend.

With one hard yank, Dan gets the edge of the box off, enough to get to the plastic bag inside. They crouch down together at the edge of the water.

“Goodbye, Hadley,” she says, as the ashes pour out into the duck pond. Some of them saturate, and sink, and some float away from them, a little gray bubble drifting off into Central Park.

“Bye, Had,” Dan echoes.

Blair swallows, and takes his hand, and together they watch her go.

#kiss prompts #gossip girl #dair #I felt bad asking you for a kiss prompt when I never responded to yours :)#hadley for hemingway's wife #blair named her #also I cut the specific mention of the aspca on 92nd but in my head that's where they got her #it's also where I got Poppy

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cptsdstudyblr · 2 years

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achievable ways that i'm sustainable

The first way I make these achievable is by far the most important: Don't make anything a hard rule - just a goal and a habit.

I purchase most of my clothes secondhand. They aren't all from thrift stores either - there are tons of vintage, resale, secondhand, etc. stores out there! I also make a point to not be too strict about this. It's okay to buy new clothes when it makes sense to!

I rarely replace things unless they are broken or no longer functional. Obviously, I make exceptions sometimes, but I try to use what I have until it can't be used anymore. A great example of this is that I wanted to get new bathmats - so I put my old ones elsewhere in the apartment rather than getting rid of them.

Before I donate or throw away usable things, I try to give them away, sell them, or repurpose them. Most places that get donations are incredibly overrun by the volume of donations and much of what's donating ends up in the garbage or in a mountain of clothing somewhere, so I try to leave donation as a last resort. I offer things to friends and family, sell them online, or try to find another use for them before I resort to donation. Also, be sure to research the organizations you donate to - some of them are no good at all! It's also a good idea to do your research and try to donate things to places I know they'll get used rather than somewhere like Goodwill.

I clean my own water rather than buying water bottles. Where I live, tap water isn't drinkable. However, rather than spending valuable money on wasteful bottles of water, I made a one-time purchase for appropriately heavy-duty water filters and/or a way to boil water before drinking it. If that's not achievable for you, it's always cheaper and less wasteful to buy your water in bulk.

I eat at home or at local restaurants as much as possible. Of course, fast food is unavoidable sometimes. But I find that it's fairly easy to eat at home or at a local restaurant once you get into the groove of it - not all home-cooked meals are complicated or time-consuming, and most local restaurants can do take-out very easily (and often, pretty cheaply)!

I bring my own bags not only to the grocery store, but everywhere I go. I keep my wallet and epi-pens in a reasonably large tote bag, so when I grab something at the convenience store or run into a small shop, I don't generally need to get a bag. When it comes to the grocery store, I always take my own bags - usually one refrigerator bag and one regular bag - and also bring my net produce bags (from Ikea, about $3 USD each). This helps me avoid unnecessary plastic use and keep trash out of my local environment.

Since I live in a large city, I drive as little as possible. By that, I mean that I essentially only drive when I commute to school, as my school is not in the same city and is not currently accessible by public transportation. Walking and biking are great ways to get around and stay healthy, and public transportation is a fantastic option when it's too far to walk or bike. I'd encourage everyone to try out walking, biking, and transit - no matter where you live! It might surprise you how achievable, cutting down on car usage is.

#sustainability #sustainable #ecofriendly #environment #climate #climate change #public transit #public transportation

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Except of course, as soon as you want to be calm and orderly, life decides to trip you up. By seven-thirty the next morning, I’m not remotely calm or orderly.

I’m rushing hectically round the house, helping Luke look for a vital set of papers that he needs for a meeting and has gone “missing.”

“Did you put them in here?” he says, yanking out the drawer of the dresser in the hall.

Immediately I bristle. Why’s he blaming me? Why would I put some boring old set of papers anywhere?

“No,” I say politely. “I didn’t.”

“What about in here?” He reaches for the cupboard doors of the dresser. “What do we keep in here, anyway?”

As he speaks, he opens a door and a deluge of canvas bags falls out.

“That’s nothing,” I say hastily, rushing forward to stop him, but it’s too late. Damn.

“What on earth is this?” says Luke incredulously, looking at the mountain of bags at his feet.

“Just…er…some bags,” I say.

“What bags?”

“Bags! You know, bags! Maybe your papers are in the kitchen. Let’s go and look.”

I’m trying to hurry him away, but Luke doesn’t move. He stares at the massive, tangled pile of bags for a moment, then starts pulling them apart and reading the slogans on them.

“Bag for Life. Bag for Life. Tote for Life. Greener Bag. Tesco. Waitrose…Becky, what the hell?”

OK. So the truth is, I do sometimes buy a bag for life and then forget to take it out with me next time and have to buy another one. Which is not ideal, because I’ve ended up with a cupboardful.

But I’ve often found with Luke that attack is the best form of defense.

“I try to buy bags for life,” I inform him loftily, “because I’m a responsible consumer and I’ve given up on plastic bags. But you’re suggesting I should use plastic bags instead and choke the oceans? Well, that’s an interesting insight into your moral compass, Luke. Very interesting.”

Luke’s mouth twitches and I lift my chin defiantly.

“I’m not saying you should use plastic,” he says calmly. “I’m suggesting you use one bag, for life. The clue’s in the name, my love. ‘Bag for life,’ not ‘bag for one use, then stuff it in a cupboard and buy another one.’”

He opens the other dresser door, and an even bigger mountain of totes falls out. Shit. I was hoping he wouldn’t see those.

Christmas Shopaholic (The Shopaholic series #9) by Sophie Kinsella

#book quotes #quote of the day #quoteoftheday #books and reading #shopaholic series #christmas shopaholic #confessions of a shopaholic #becky bloomwood #luke brandon #becky x luke

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I haven't been zero waste for long. I've only been actively participating for the past two months, but when I first started it was overwhelming. Even now I sometimes feel overwhelmed when I go to the grocery store. I try to stay away from plastic, but there's so much wrapped in it and I feel defeated.

However, that's not the whole point of zero waste I've come to realize slowly. Yes, I want to not use plastic, but that's almost close to impossible in today's world. The point for me and many others is to reduce your footprint on the earth. It's about trying as much as you can to avoid it.

Here's some simple but effective ways to feel less overwhelmed if you're just starting out:

When you go to the store, ALWAYS TAKE YOUR REUSABLE BAGS. I found a 100% cotton tote at Marshalls that has six pockets for my food and I love it. Don't stop there, buy some reusable produce bags as well. This alone is such a huge investment. Statistics say the average person will have saved 170 plastic bags or more by doing this in just a year!

Buy a reusable water bottle! This can save 167 water bottles from ending up in the landfill!

Glass floss container and silk floss: This can be worth 7 containers of plastic floss that won't end up in the landfill

1 bamboo toothbrush: Up to 4 plastic toothbrushes! Careful how you buy them, a lot of stuff is greenwashed and is still wrapped in plastic even though its an "eco-friendly toothbrush".

1 metal straw saves 500+ plastic straws!

Reusable towels: up to 7,300 paper towels!

Just these small changes alone will make such a difference in our world. Remember, even if it feels small it's a huge step for us all to reduce the waste.

#zero waste #zerowaste #sustainability #recycling #recycle #reduce reuse recycle #ecofriendly #earthfriendly

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is-the-rat-vid-cute · 2 years

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hey! i've been considering getting rats for a while now, but i'm a high school who makes next to no money at mcdonalds. how much would you recommend i save before getting some rats? how much should i set aside for medical emergencies, food, a good cage, etc.

i don't mind spending a decent amount on them for whatever, i just need to know how long i'll have to wait aha

The cost definitely depends on where you live. I live in a more expensive part of the US, so I can expect to spend around $200-400 for a neuter and $70-80 on a checkup for example. But I know other folks who live in less expensive areas would be looking at around $100 for a neuter and $50 for a checkup. My recommendation would be to call or email a few vets nearby, and ask some questions about pricing. I personally save up this much for each rat since my income isn’t always consistent:

1x surgery, including neuter or spay

3x checkup

2x URI

1x euthanasia (with cremation if desired)

I try to have at least enough to cover those expenses before I get another pair of rats. This is assuming you’re getting rats from a breeder and don’t have exceptionally bad luck — if you get a rat from a feeder bin, pet store, or shelter, I’d recommend saving a bit more for your vet fund since they’ll be more prone to health issues. If the vets in your area won’t tell you their prices, I’d personally recommend a vet fund of around $500-1000 per rat, depending on the cost of living in your area. You don’t have to have all of this up front, but I’d at least recommend having a few hundred dollars in case you run into an emergency as soon as you get them. Some folks with more stable jobs will put a specific amount of money each month aside for the vet fund, which is also an option if you’re confident you’ll have steady income for a while.

The good news is that the vet fund will be your biggest expense, upkeep for rats actually isn’t too expensive. If you have a pair, you can get a 20lb bag of Oxbow from Chewy for $50 and that’ll last you 7-8 months if stored properly, since rats will generally eat 15-20g each per day. It’s a big cost up front but definitely worth it in my experience. If you don’t have that money up front, you can also get 3lb bags for around $12 from Chewy, which would last about a month for a pair of rats.

If you’re looking to save money on bedding, I highly recommend the big bags of kiln-dried pine shavings that farm stores often have. Tractor Supply Co in the US has bags for around $7 that last a month or two. Aspen is similar, I get bags from TSC for $15 each and that usually lasts about a month.

Lastly, bin cages are great inexpensive options for a pair of rats. If you want to buy a cage, you’d probably want to budget around $150 (again depending on your area), but bin cages can be made for much cheaper. You just need 1/2 inch hardware cloth (around $20 at Home Depot), a plastic storage tote (I recommend at least 50-75g for 2 rats, probably also around $20-30), and some zip ties ($10-15 for a big pack). There are some tutorials on how to make bin cages here and here. If you don’t want to DIY something, I highly recommend looking at used cages on places like Craigslist and FB Marketplace, though if you’re a minor (or even if not tbh) I’d recommend bringing a trusted adult with you since people on there can be sketch sometimes. Critter Nation cages are great but expensive, you could also get a rabbit or Guinea pig cage, but you’d need to put hardware cloth over the bars if they’re any wider than 1/2 inch to prevent escapes.

As someone who’s also not in a super financially stable place right now, I like to have around 6 months of food and bedding on hand when I can, just for my own peace of mind. But honestly making sure you have a big enough vet fund is the most important thing in my opinion — especially since rats live such short lives, health emergencies can often come out of nowhere. A cage is the biggest one-time purchase, and food and bedding costs can be under $20 a month if you’re smart about it. But vet bills are something that are a lot harder to come up with, and it definitely is worth it to be prepared in that regard.

I also want to mention since you said you’re a high schooler — please make sure your parents are on board. I’ve seen many minors get pets and then have their parents be unwilling to drive them to the vet or help out with necessary care, so I feel obligated to mention it. If you can’t drive, make sure you have a solid backup plan for vet or supply trips, whether that’s an Uber, public transport, or getting a ride from a parent or friend. And make sure that you have a plan for the rats when you move to your next stage of life — whether that’s going to college or trade school or otherwise moving out, it’s worth it to consider if the rats will still be around by then and what you’ll do with them at that point, whether that’s rehoming or finding a way to bring them with you.

Hopefully this helped a bit — unfortunately a lot of the costs do depend on your area a lot but I commend you for making sure you’re financially prepared ahead of time. Many people don’t realize how expensive rat vet bills can be, but having a good fund set up for them ahead of time will save you so much stress and heartache. Let me know if you have any other questions!

#rat care #asks #not ratings #informational posts #financial #rats on a budget

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littlemystolemypie · 1 year

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What are ways you try to save the earth by reducing use of plastics...? I like using shampoo bars instead of buying them in plastic bottles. ✨✨✨✨

oo thats actually really cool anon :00

my school has a plastic drive so i collect most of mine and give it out for recycling i also use tote bags and reusable shopping bags when i go out

#asks!#pie ramble

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emilygracefleck · 2 years

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Trying to be eco-conscious is so hard and confusing sometimes. Like, why are people saying it's more eco-friendly to use paper tissue than fabric handkerchiefs?? Same about cotton totes, that reusing plastic bag takes less toll on the planet?? I'm so confused: surely the reusable option is always better for the environment??? And surely one can reuse canvas bags more than a plastic one?? Idk it's all so confusing.

Usually it's of course relative what is the more sustainable choice: for example shopping for food. I'd rather bike to a store and buy oats in a cardboard box or paper bag than drive 60 miles to a store I can purchase oats directly to a glass jar. And there are many other choices like that people need to make for themselves when the best option isn't available.

But surely plastic bag vs canvas tote and paper tissue vs hankies should be obvious? But then it's not. It's frustrating. Why is it so freaking hard to find information???

#zero waste #low waste #eco friendly #eco #sustainable

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I caught a glimpse of myself almost as soon as I left the house. Aslant in a reflective window.

But it was too late to turn back. And I was too tired.

I had pulled the skirt from a bag of items I took to Encinitas on an afternoon in mid-May. There was a woman there I liked. A wizard with a needle and thread. She transformed clothes that no longer fit, or never did, into something my mother would approve of.

I arrived to find the shop shuttered. So I turned on my heel and toted the bag back to Palm Springs.

Everything I own is in bags. Plastic bags. Bags of books and bags of shoes and and bags of important documents that my father tells me I must not get rid of.

There is the bag of clothes for Goodwill. And the bag of electronics that I have yet to recycle.

And then there is everything else. There is no rhyme or reason to any of these bags. After four months, whatever pattern first existed has long since been abandoned.

Order giving way to just-getting-by.

I am thinking that after today this skirt will go into the Goodwill bag.

I’m getting to be ruthless about what must be given away.

I bought myself a large, tan tote a few weeks ago and have decided it will be the only purse I own until I am the sort of woman for whom men buy expensive bags.

I am not holding my breath.

I am trying to remember that objects are not memories. That I don’t need one to have the other.

I am leaving my home. Moving out.

The reasons for staying has, by some not-so-small-miracle, been broken. Or dissolved. Done away with. By both of us, all of us. Amicably. Or, well, as amicably as thing can be when two people who were once friends no longer are.

It happened two weeks ago. I was only told yesterday.

Until yesterday it was simply a wonderful game of make believe. If I could leave tomorrow, what would I get rid of? The chest of drawers, my bed, the small side table? That trunk there. And books--which may well be the hardest to abandon, but how heavy they prove in transit.

There will come a time when I will collect these things again. But settled will have a new working definition.

So let me never again drive to an Ikea in LA to outfit the whole of home. This is my new prayer. It is small and not terribly pressing, but it is nonetheless true.

Less is the new working mantra. And so I am reorganizing bags and jettisoning furniture.

Finally with an appreciation for that word, jettison. To jettison. To dump, drop, throw out, unload, throw overboard.

It is a sinking ship. And I am throwing things overboard.

When I was twenty-four I visited Australia for the second time. Stayed with a friend and his girlfriend in a single story home. The girl had just moved in. Done it in a day. Never again do I want so much stuff, she said. I think of those words now.

And that house. That perfect, eclectic, deliciously imperfect home. With a coffee shop across the street, a park on the corner, and a backyard in which they hung their clothes to dry.

I want less. Bed bugs will do that to a girl. And age, age too, I think.

At dinner on Saturday night, Julie remarked that I have strong Walden tendencies. She is right. Of course, she is right. And the question of why I am in New York grows ever more voluble. The thing is, my Thoreau inclinations have grow in in direct proportion to the time I’ve spent here. Ten years. Ten years of an unrelenting, unforgiving, terribly crowded tangle of streets.

Too many people, not enough trees.

Walden is a new watchword. A place I am in search of. Admittedly, not totally sure as to what it is or where to look.

Soon I’ll tell the story of these last few months. Of how seventeen bed bug bites led to a silent apartment and a pink cup placed front of the cupboard. And I’ll look for clues in my own words. I'll search for warning signs in my own skewed memory of the thing. And I think, when I see the story written down, I’ll be able to say this: no one can be charming all the time. And if, outside the home, one always is, beware what goes on within it.

I’ll say that I was motivated by fear and what’s done in fear must be undone. The universe has a beautiful way of dismantling such things.

And now it is done.

And the pretending is over.

For me, more than anyone.

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goodmanvad46 · 3 months

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