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repeat after me: you are not responsible for the choices of others and you are not responsible for the well-being of adults or other people your age. you are only responsible for you. support and help for others is great until it becomes guilt, and when it becomes guilt it has become negative. just remember that you are only in control of you and there is only so much you can do for other people.
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Okay here’s the thing:
- If you don’t like oatmeal with almond butter, don’t eat it
- If you don’t like running, don’t run
- If weight lifting isn’t your thing, that’s okay
- If you can’t afford Gymshark, Alphalete, Lulu Lemon, that’s cool too. Use what you have.
Do not let social media convince you that there is a specific way to be healthy and fit. I get caught up in it myself. I have the self-talk of “I should be doing that specific workout because she is” or “my mile-splits are x mins off of hers, I’m not a real runner.” There’s nothing wrong with seeking guidance and inspiration but at the end of the day you should make your fitness journey about you what works best for you. Our bodies are different, our mindsets are different, our preferences are different. Different doesn’t equal wrong. Do your thing.
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you ever just get in bed and ur like yep this is where i’m meant to be
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What the Signs Need
Aries – “I believe in you.”
Aries are full of energy. They’re bold and impulsive. They seem confident because they always have a response; they’re always quick to act. However, this isn’t always confidence- sometimes it’s just their impulsive nature that forces them to act. Yes, they are children who know no fear, but they desperately need emotional support. Knowing that someone else has confidence in them, that someone is on their team, can push an Aries to become their best person: a fearless leader.
Taurus – “There’s no rush.”
Taurus hate feeling pressured. They need to feel comfortable and fulfilled before they reach any decision and definitely before they act. Having someone who understands their need for security and their slow (omg so slow sometimes) pace actually helps them feel better about making big moves (which kind of freaks them out because they don’t like change)!
Gemini – “You’re not crazy.”
Lets be honest, Gemini placements can inject lots of thoughts and feelings into a person. It creates indecisiveness and mental chaos, which makes a person moody. And people with Gemini placements know this and are sometimes unsteadied by the amount of mercurial energy. Having someone tell them that their need to overanalyze everything is okay and having someone who will listen to their endless thoughts is extremely validating and comforting to them.
Cancer – “You make a difference.”’
Most Cancers really take on more than they should, and they’ll take on more if it means helping another. They do this because they want to change and influence the world in a caring manner. And because they do this in a caring manner (instead of in a forceful manner (Aries) or strategic manner (Capricorn)), they sometimes doubt their efforts. They doubt that they have any impact on anyone, which just isn’t true. A Cancer’s kindness and ability to provide emotional support and strength to another is unmatched by any other sign, and someone who acknowledges this “hidden” strength and reminds a Cancer of it when they forget, will satisfy a Cancer in a meaningful way.
Leo – “Let me take care of you.”
Leos are very loyal and will do a lot for their partners and friends. However, this can not go unnoticed or unreciprocated. Leos need people to show them that they are thankful by returning the favor and then some. Leos want you to exceed their expectations just like they would do for you, and they won’t accept less.
Virgo – “Let me help you.”
Virgos really are about serving people’s needs and in what way and with what means changes depending on the planet and the house that Virgo is in. However, the need to serve is definitely present, and there is nothing worse than someone who consistently takes from a Virgo and never gives back. Because a Virgo isn’t like Leo, they won’t stop giving, blow up, and cut you off. A Virgo will continue to give even to their own detriment. This is why a Virgo needs someone who not only returns a favor but someone who just starts helping from the very beginning without having to be asked.
Libra – “You’re beautiful.”
Libras are very indecisive. They easily can get caught up in what people think or feel about them. They constantly are trying to define themselves and figure out who they are by mirroring others. They spend so much time looking at others that they frequently can’t identify their own qualities, which makes them question themselves on every level. To have someone who can definitively tell a Libra they’re beautiful (inside (Libras want to change the world too) and outside (Libras are vain) and be able to explain to them why, takes a huge weight off of their shoulders. For a few seconds, they don’t have to search or mirror because the person in front of them is telling them all they need to hear. (P.S. You will have to elaborate as to why they are beautiful- in what ways, specific examples, etc. They are an air sign haha it comes with further questioning)!
Scorpio – “I won’t leave.”
Scorpios are intense. Even if they come off light because of a misleading Ascendant or some other placement, there is a distinct side to them that is serious, edgy, and somewhat dark. And while most Scorpios enjoy the depth and transformation that comes with their placement, they can also be self conscious about it because they know it doesn’t make them the easiest to deal with, and it can lead to people leaving them, which highlights one of their biggest fears: abandonment. Scorpios thrive to have someone who won’t leave them in their darkest night because they need and expect unwavering loyalty. They also feel relieved knowing that not everyone is scared of (or drowns in) their depths.
Sagittarius – “Be free with me”
Sagittarius loves freedom: freedom of thought, expression, creativity, expansion, knowledge, etc. And they also love people (because they provide endless learning) and love to share their experiences of freedom and knowledge with other people, which can be a problem because people can slow them down. People come with baggage and responsibilities and can lead to becoming attached, which can influence someone to put down roots, which petrifies them. The run-on sentence is necessary to accurately depict their very real fear of this and them running away. But seriously this is why a Sag needs someone who calms that inner fear of being tied down because they know they have found someone to run free with.
Capricorn – “I appreciate all that you do.”
Capricorns show they care in a behind-the-scenes manner. They do it through helping and performing tasks- possibly doing things that are needed instead of wanted. They are consistent providers and supporters, and because they are consistent, their efforts can be overlooked and/or viewed as boring or expected. This is why when a Capricorns finds someone who acknowledges and appreciates their efforts, they are likely to do even more for that person and consider them as really valuable.
Aquarius – “You’re my best friend.”
People with Aquarius placements go back and forth between their love for being an individual and their fear of being so different that they don’t fit in anywhere. They want a companion but not one who wants to completely merge (because 1. they need to be their own person and 2. scary). They need someone to listen even if they don’t completely understand them (and honestly an Aquarius doesn’t want to be 100% understood anyway). They need someone who doesn’t deny their authenticity and isn’t repelled by their individuality, and who better to do that than a best friend.
Pisces – “You’re my soulmate.”
More than any other sign, Pisces really have a need to merge with another person. Traditional love isn’t enough for them. They are really looking for that fated connection, their soul mate. They need to know that there may be a billion other people in the world and that no one in that billion could replace them. They don’t need to feel that you chose them but rather that fate, through several lifetimes, chose the both of you for one another
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Reading in your target language just got so much easier
This cool little website, called readlang, allows you to upload your book, in your target language, from epub form into their website, right? And you just read your book from there. When you don’t know a word, what do you do? Do you go to google dot com and type in that word? Nope. You fucking click it. And it tells you the word.
I am currently reading the 100 (this is the book that the tv show came from) and I can already tell reading this way is so much easier. I highly suggest making an account. It’s free, and works for more than 80 languages!
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spring vocab in mandarin
spring is almost upon us so here’s some lovely vocab related to the season, featuring some nice idioms and phrases that contain the word spring, and one or two that have the word flower in them as well
春天 chun1 tian1 spring
三月 san1 yue4 march
四月 si4 yue4 april
五月 wu3 yue4 may
回春 hui2 chun1 the return of spring
绿色「綠色」lü4 se4 green
花 hua1 flower
草 cao3 grass
开花「開花」kai1 hua1 to bloom, to blossom, to flower
花蕾 hua1 lei3 flower bud
晴天 qing2 tian1 sunny day
野餐 ye3 can1 picnic
野餐垫「野餐墊」ye3 can1 dian4 picnic blanket
篮子「籃子」lan2 zi basket
公园「公園」gong1 yuan2 the park
种「種」zhong4 to plant, to grow, to cultivate
种子「種子」zhong3 zi seed
幼苗 you4 miao2 seedling, sapling
树苗「樹苗」 shu4 miao2 sapling, small tree
骑自行车「騎自行車」qi2 zi4 xing2 che1 to ride a bike
鸟「鳥」niao3 bird
蝴蝶 hu2 die2 butterfly
毛毛虫「毛毛蟲」mao2 mao chong2 caterpillar
蜜蜂 mi4 feng1 bee
蜜蜂房 mi4 feng1 fang2 beehive
兔子 tu4 zi rabbit
花粉 hua1 fen3 pollen
花粉热「花粉熱」hua1 fen3 re4 hay fever, seasonal allergies
花粉症 hua1 fen3 zheng4 hay fever, season allergies
花花绿绿「花花綠綠」hua1 hua1 lü4 lü4 brightly colored, gaudy
春光明媚 chun1 guang1 ming2 mei4 lovely spring sunshine
春秋鼎盛 chun1 qiu1 ding3 sheng4 the prime of one’s life
春风化雨「春風化雨」chun1 feng1 hua4 yu3 lit. spring wind and rain; fig. the long-term influence of a solid education
春风和气「春風和氣」chun1 feng1 he2 qi4 amiable as a spring breeze
春风满面「春風滿面」chun1 feng1 man3 mian4 pleasantly smiling, radiant with happiness
四季如春 si4 ji4 ru2 chun1 four seasons like spring
that’s it for this post! if there’s any mistakes i missed please let me know
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能 vs. 会 vs. 可以
能 (néng), 会 (huì), and 可以 (kě yǐ) are all often translated as “can”, it can be a difficult concept to learn since they all are used differently. some of them can be used interchangeably but for now im only going to cover the basics.
能 (néng) means “to be capable of” as in having the ability or be in the right circumstance to do something。
我喝酒了,所以不能开车。(wǒ hē jiǔ le, suǒ yǐ bù néng kāi chē) - i drank so i wont be able to drive
你能吃三碗米饭吗 ?(nǐ néng chī sān wǎn mǐ fàn ma?) - are you able to eat 3 bowls of rice?
会 (huì) means having the skill to do something through some kind of learning。
你会说中文吗?(nǐ huì shuō zhōng wén ma) - can you speak chinese?
我会弹钢琴。(wǒ huì dàn gāng qín) - i can play the piano
可以 (kě yǐ) is used to give or get permission to do something
你可以帮我吗?(nǐ kě yǐ bāng wǒ ma) - can you help me?
我可以走了吗 ?(wǒ kě yǐ zǒu le ma?) - can i leave now?
if there any mistakes pls lmk!!
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Concept: a relationship where you’re both equally obsessed with one another but still respect eachothers space. There is no lack of communication or trust. Lots of sex.
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this post is for anyone who feels a little lost right now. maybe you don’t know what your path in life is yet. maybe you hate your job. maybe you’re still in school and you’ve changed your major three times. maybe you’re confused about what it is that you want. maybe you know exactly what you want but have no idea how to get it.
you will figure it out. you are not dead yet. you are going to figure your shit out. i believe in you.
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