I Know It's Sand But I Want To Eat It

I'm absolutely in love with the drawing. This perfectly captures the hardships of Aizawa's life. The man works a full time job, is a single father, and spends every waking free time training or doing hero duties. The reason why Aizawa is always sleeping is because he spends most of his nights training. Despite all of his hardships Aizawa always seems to find the time and energy to help the helpless. I feel like this picture perfectly represents both Aizawa as a character, the life he leads.

相澤消太 🐈‍⬛2/2 Aizawa and stray cats

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Writing Tips

Punctuating Dialogue

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➸ “This is a sentence.”

➸ “This is a sentence with a dialogue tag at the end,” she said.

➸ “This,” he said, “is a sentence split by a dialogue tag.”

➸ “This is a sentence,” she said. “This is a new sentence. New sentences are capitalized.”

➸ “This is a sentence followed by an action.” He stood. “They are separate sentences because he did not speak by standing.”

➸ She said, “Use a comma to introduce dialogue. The quote is capitalized when the dialogue tag is at the beginning.”

➸ “Use a comma when a dialogue tag follows a quote,” he said.

“Unless there is a question mark?” she asked.

“Or an exclamation point!” he answered. “The dialogue tag still remains uncapitalized because it’s not truly the end of the sentence.”

➸ “Periods and commas should be inside closing quotations.”

➸ “Hey!” she shouted, “Sometimes exclamation points are inside quotations.”

However, if it’s not dialogue exclamation points can also be “outside”!

➸ “Does this apply to question marks too?” he asked.

If it’s not dialogue, can question marks be “outside”? (Yes, they can.)

➸ “This applies to dashes too. Inside quotations dashes typically express—“

“Interruption” — but there are situations dashes may be outside.

➸ “You’ll notice that exclamation marks, question marks, and dashes do not have a comma after them. Ellipses don’t have a comma after them either…” she said.

➸ “My teacher said, ‘Use single quotation marks when quoting within dialogue.’”

➸ “Use paragraph breaks to indicate a new speaker,” he said.

“The readers will know it’s someone else speaking.”

➸ “If it’s the same speaker but different paragraph, keep the closing quotation off.

“This shows it’s the same character continuing to speak.”

do you ever just regret making something

How ironic that the one with wings is the hero with the least freedom...

“I’m not so simple I’m too young, my body’s the only grown up”

- 병 by BTS

You can cook a chicken by slapping it at 3725.95 mph, an impossible task by any human means. If you do succeed however, you will not only cook the chicken but also decimate its entire structure, causing a violent explosion. This is a simulation of the slap using FEA. 

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We can save the oceans together!!!

TeamSeas Will Not Solve the Global Plastic Problem... But it can be Part of the Solution

There is a lot of plastic in the oceans, and the facts are a lot more dire than we think it is. But working to curb plastic pollution is still a viable goal to strive for!

For those of you who may not know, #TeamSeas is a cleanup project promoted by Mr. Beast and Mark Rober in partnership with the Ocean Cleanup. This project is projected to take 30 million pounds of trash out of the oceans by January 2021.

They are funding this effort the same way 4Ocean does, by cleaning up 1 pound of ocean plastic per $1 USD donated to the cause (well, 4Oceans states that 20 lbs per 20$ bracelet bought, but same difference). Granted, I am not a fan of 4Ocean, and this video by another YouTuber explains why. I have other issues with The Ocean Cleanup that I will address later.

Personally, I think working to clean beaches and taking trash out of the oceans is a fantastic idea, and I think more people and especially companies and the government, should focus on it more. Sadly, we put more of the onus on individuals than on the companies making the pollution and governments allowing it to happen.

I also think that fundraisers like this are a great way for a lot of people who may feel powerless due to age, socioeconomic factors, disability, and more to be able to feel like they have some power. Particularly when it comes to making the world a better place, and that cannot be overstated.

Not everyone has the ability, time, energy, etc to go to a beach cleanup. Especially if you live in most of the world that is not even close to a beach to clean. So being able to spread the word or donate 5 bucks is a good way to feel like you are doing your part.

But why would I be wary of supporting as project like this? Well, let's look at potential issues with TeamSeas, and see if there are ways in which we can be more effective in stopping plastic pollution and cleaning it.

The issue with plastic collection

In 2016, it was estimated that there were 150 million metric tons of plastic in the oceans that were growing at a rate of about 11 million metric tons annually. So we can assume there are at least 200 metric tons of plastic in the oceans, if not more.

That is 441 billion pounds of trash. This means that 30 million pounds of trash being picked up is only about 0.06% of the total plastic waste currently in the ocean.

There are other issues as well, such as the focus on buoyant plastics. The video by Mark Rober shows trash leaving a river and floating to the machine that collects it.

While I agree that mechanisms like this are great because they pick up the trash before making it into the oceans, it only picks up the trash that happens to float to it. Something that can also be done without the need for a large machine.

The issue with focusing on floating plastics is that most aren't floating at the surface. It is estimated that between 94%and 99%of all plastics that have entered the oceans have fallen to the ocean floor. That means that they cannot be picked up by these machines.

On top of that, about 11% of all plastic in the oceans is microplastics and is often too small to be picked up by these machines. Most microplastics are also fairly dense, meaning that they do not float either.

While 60% of all plastic produced is considered to be buoyant, many factors come into play that cause them to sink over time. These include degradation as well as waves that can pull down plastic which then stays on the ocean floor due to water pressure.

This project seems to be marred by similar problems seen with Team Trees, which is another project Mr. Beast and Mark Rober did 2 years ago with planting 20 million trees. Lack of foresought in the fundraiser did very little to help the environment overall, and Mr. Beast was criticized after this video due to the wasteful habits in his videos.

But what about the organization itself? What about The Ocean Cleanup?

The problem with The Ocean Cleanup

The Ocean Cleanup is an organization that has been criticized for various things dating back years.

many of their ocean cleanup machines use a decent amount of unnecessary fuel. Something they themselves admit on their own website. This means they are putting more carbon and other toxins into the air for the act of cleaning a relatively small amount of trash from the oceans.

The interceptors, which are the ones that are at the base of the river, are claimed to run on 100% solar energy. This is a good thing, but it is just a fraction of the overall issue.

On top of this, The Ocean Cleanup seems to be funded in part by the very companies that are making the plastic packaging going into the oceans, like Coca-Cola. Coca-cola seems to be using this as a shield to hide behind their continued creation of plastic bottles, which they refuse to stop making.

I guess it is more profitable to back an organization scooping their trash out of the oceans than it is for Coca-Cola to just stop manufacturing plastic bottles, or at least create massive infrastructure designed to take accountability for their pollution. Like bottle take-back programs.

The founder of the group, Boyan Slat, also seems to be a bit of a misogynist. He seems to like to dismiss female experts who mention that the design for his vessels was likely to capsize, calling them "emotive" in 2019.

The Ocean Cleanup also seems to have a major issue when it comes to trapping hundreds of animals in their nets when catching plastic at sea. There seems to be no oversight to ensure that they do not harm marine animals in their pursuit to clean the oceans.

Rebecca Helm, who points out the concerns of trapped animals in the article I linked to above, also revamps here issues in a Twitter thread at the start of this campaign. She, as a woman, also seemed to have been ignored over the past couple of years.

I hope that everything has changed, and that there are no issues when it comes to this project. The fact that Ocean Conservancy is supporting it makes me feel a little bit better about the organization and project as a whole.

Doing what we can to help, and holding those in power accountable

So while this can help people to feel better about donating, I also think that acting as if this is going to solve major issues with ocean trash is a little reaching. The Ocean Cleanup claims it will clean up 90% of the world's floating ocean plastic pollution, but their hopes of cleaning 20,000 tons of trash a year pails in comparison to the 8 million tons of new plastic trash littering our oceans annually.

Helping to clean the oceans is fine, but this organization is not going to solve the problem. It will never clean 90% of the 1-6% of ocean plastic that floats. But as someone who is trying to help clean the oceans, I respect the organization for that. It will take millions of people and many years to help clean the mess that companies have created.

While I applaud Mr. Beast and Mark Rober for trying to do what they can as influencers to help, and bringing the issue of ocean plastic to light, I think the project itself toots its own horn too much.

Beach cleanups and working to find ways to make the earth a better place within your power is a great thing to do! We all have our own abilities and skills that we can bring to the table, and they should all be used to benefit each other and the planet. However, we should be pressuring the government and corporations to fix this problem, as they are the ones who made it in the first place.

Fundraisers for beach cleanup is great and all, but it will never be sustainable without laws and policies to clean the pollution and prevent it from being an issue in the first place. Lobby your government if you can.

This is also why I focus on donating to 350.org, as it is an intersectional organization that helps to pressure government and corporations into enacting policy and law that benefits the environment as well as the people who live in it.

But more importantly, VOTE. Write to your representatives. Vote for people in state, federal, and local elections that will have your best interests and the interests of the environment in mind. Demand to be represented by the people you vote into office. Make sure that your voice is heard, and that your demands are clear.

It is not up to us to fix this mess, but we have no other choice than to work hard. We need to force governments and corporations to fix the mess they made in the pursuit of profits.

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If you like what you have read and want to support me, you can by using the shop links below! But only buy if you need more reclaimed crafting supplies, used clothes, etc. Don't buy just for the sake of buying.

Upcycleability- My Etsy shop where I sell my upcycled crafts and salvaged/reclaimed craft supplies. This includes fabric, yarn, beads, ribbons, leather, buckles, scraps, and more!

UpcycledLucy– My Poshmark to buy used clothing that I salvage from being thrown out. Often sneakers and other shoes, but also shirts, jeans, pants, and dresses of all genders and sizes.

Lucienes– My eBay shop where I sell everything else that I salvage, such as books, games, boxes, and more

5-10% of all sales from the above links go towards 350 dot org, an intersectional activist organization working to fight climate change and get climate justice.

I had to think about this a long time and I had talk to people about it. I am feeling bad for having to ask, but I am no having much choice this point. I have tried to keep my personal problems off of this blog. At times this has been really hard because of some of the things I am dealing with. I also wanted this to be a place of peace and escape where people could enjoy themselves and escape reality for a few minutes.

I have bad health problems. Last year when I was making this blog I was healthy but within 2 months I had a huge health crisis and I almost died. It disabled me permanently. I went from having a good job and making enough to pay my bills to not being able to get out of bed for very long. I was lucky to survive, and I will always be greatful for that. There is a lot in my life I have to be greatful for, my family, my wife, my friends. But it messed me up and I am dealing with a lot. And it has been getting worse, my wife found lumps in my back and my arms and they were cancerous. I got them removed but I still have to get treated with several rounds of chemotherapy to be safe. I am in a lot of pain and really exhausted.

Financially I have negative money. My wife has a part time job but he has to be home a lot to help me with transportation and things I cannot do myself. I was given 100$ from some of my friends and that made it possible for me to buy my blood thinners and pain medications. My medicine by itself costs 1500$, and I have to pay about 500$ a month extra for equipment and copays. The costs are going up but I genuinely don’t know what it’s going to go up to. I know the first day of chemotherapy cleaned out my bank account. I don’t know what I’m going to do for next month or my next chemotherapy treatment. Or what I’m going to do about rent.

I am not asking for donations. I really just want to work for any money I get. Please if you can commission me or can just share my commission information it is pinned to my blog. (I appreciate every like I get but they do nothing to help me get exposure) I really need the help and would be forever greatful. I was trying for so long not to beg but I’m at a point where not having money could very literally kill me. I lowered my prices on my commissions to almost half to where I’m basically getting paid 5$ an hour for work, just to try to get people to buy from me but it has done nothing. I have been told many MANY times that my work is worth 2x what I have posted. Please just help me make money for myself. I am not asking you for anything other than that.

I had my wife edit this so it was more understandable, because my language barrier can be a problem for some people.

Open For Commissions

Please reblog I need work. (*´∀｀*)

Please reblog I need work. (*´∀｀*)My link tree is here: linktree It having my other pages and link to ko fi.

One of my favourite pictures of my cat Charlie

Bakugou use to tell Izuku “The world would be better off if you just killed yourself”

All the horrible things you’ve said, all the cruel things you’ve done...

Oh Bakugo, didn’t they ever tell you to be careful of what you wish for?

Can you feel the weight of your past actions on your shoulders?

Does the taste of guilt on your tongue make you want to choke?

“Wake up”

I can’t stop rereading this!

Interchangeable

Bully!College AU!Hawks x Reader | 12.2k words

Summary: Hawks is the only person who knows about your suicide attempt. Hawks is also the reason for your suicide attempt. He takes responsibility.

TW’s for suicide, depression, angst, guilt

I can’t call this a yandere story despite it being linked to Intertwined. There’s only perhaps two things that you could say are “yandere”,Hawks actually cleans up his act in this one. It’s a little more traditionally romantic.

IMPORTANT Story note, read fully: This won’t make much sense if you haven’t read Intertwined. this is not a chronological sequel to Intertwined, it’s more like another route that could’ve been taken. What I recommend doing is rereading up to the point where reader is phoning her parents about moving colleges, as this is where -for this fic- Intertwined stops and Interchangeable begins. You can read this without any of the yandere stuff, technically.

For those of us not wanting to reread, Hawks is at the point where he is still bullying the reader. The container incident hasn’t happened, Hawks hasn’t confessed his feelings.

We also assume a couple of things about the reader from Intertwined, we assume she’s depressed and that it’s at least partly due to Hawks.

Not so important A/N: the alternate summary for this is “Hawks daddy-doms you into getting better”. but there’s no daddy kink I swear. There is also no smut! Squeaky clean, as Jesus intended. I just wanna rip your heart out a little, that’s all.

this is awkward and im sorry that i can’t write angst or conventional romance. really bros… im just practising 

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Alone in your apartment, you sat in the bathroom, still dressed in your pyjamas as you listened to the tap dripping into the sink.

This was the dead end.

You couldn’t move colleges, only drop out and abandon the scholarship.

With a sense of self worth that had been deteriorating over the past seven years, you were left to bask in hatred and misery from your situation. There was no way you could stand another day of torment; your own humiliation from not being able to avoid it and the voice that perpetually mocked you.

You fiddled with the cuff of your pyjama bottoms. You were wasting time.

Nothing ever seemed to feel like it was worth doing. You’d constantly find yourself giving up in the middle of tasks or simply not taking them on at all, resorting yourself to lying in bed or pausing, standing there and waiting for motivation that never came. But this, this was doable.

When you looked over to the digital clock perched on your bathroom cabinet, you deduced that you were supposed to be at a lecture in five minutes. You weren’t going to go.

Just a little longer.

No note. Let them wonder.

You got up and opened the cabinet.

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“Can you call her? Text her?”

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