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For all of the northerners that stood up for Texas during our freeze and said, "Don't make fun of them, they've never dealt with this before. Their infrastructure isn't made for snow and freezing."

This one is for you.

Where I live 108°F with 80% humidity with no wind is normal.

Pacific North West is dealing historic best waves 35-40°C or 95-105°F.

First of all. Don't make fun of them for bitching about the heat. Just like Texas isn't built for a freeze and our pipes burst, Pacific North West isn't built for heat and a lot of their homes don't have AC.

If you live somewhere with a high humidity like 80+ HUMIDITY IS NOT YOUR FRIEND. The "humidity makes it feel cooler" is a lie once it gets beyond a point.

If you live somewhere with a lower humidity, misters are nice to cool off outside.

Once you get over 90°F (32°C) a fan will not help you. It's just pushing around hot air. (I mean if you can't afford a small AC unit because they're expensive as hell, by all means a fan is better than nothing).

If you have pets, those portable AC units aren't safe. If your pets destroy the outtake thing, it'll leak CO2. Window units are safer.

Window AC units will let mosquitoes or other small bugs in. Sucks, but that's life.

Now is not the time to me modest. If you have to cover for religious reasons, by all means. If you don't, I've seen people wear short shorts and a swim top. It's not trashy if it keeps you from getting heat stroke.

If you do have to cover up for religious reasons, look for elephant pants or something similar. They're made with a breathable material.

Shade is better than no shade, but that shit it just diet sun after some point. Don't think shade will save you from heat stroke.

I know the "drink your water" is a fun meme now, but if you're sweating excessively you need electrolytes. Drink Gatorade, Powerade, or Pedialite PLEASE. I don't care if you're fucking sitting in one spot all day. That shit WILL save you from heat stroke.

Most importantly. RESEARCH THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN HEAT STROKE AND HEAT EXHAUSTION PLEASE!

If you're diabetic and can't drink Gatorade, mix water, fruit juice, and either lite salt or pink salt

If you can afford it, cover windows with thick curtains to insulate the house

If you have tile floors, lay on them with skin to tile contact. If you don't, laying your head on cool counters works too.

If the temperature where you're at is hotter than your body temperature, don't wear heat wicking clothing. Moisture wicking is safe though.

Check your medication labels. Many make you more susceptible to sun and heat

-Room temperature water will get into your body faster. This is something I learned doing marching band in high summer in Georgia, and it saved all of our asses. Sip it, don't gulp it, especially if you're getting into the red; same goes for whatever fluid you're drinking. And just in general drink during the day.

-If you are moving from an air conditioned space to an un-air conditioned space, if at all possible try to make the shift gradual. When my dad and I were working outside and in un-ac houses a few years ago, he'd turn the air down to low in the truck about ten-fifteen minutes before we got where we were going. This way your body doesn't go from low low temps to high temps. S'bad for you.

-If you can, keep your lights off during the day. Light bulbs may not generate a lot of heat, but the difference is noticeable when it gets hot enough. I literally only turn my bedroom light on in the evening when it gets too dark.

Don't be afraid to just like... pour water on yourself if you need to. The evaporation will cool you off.

Put your hand to the cement for 15 seconds. If you can't handle the heat, it'll burn your dog's paws. Don't let them walk on it.

Dogs with flat faces are more prone to heat stroke. Don't leave them out unsupervised.

Frozen fruit is delicious in water.

Wet/Cold hat/handkerchief on your head/neck will help you stay cool.

Pickle juice is great for electrolytes! You can even make pickle juice Popsicles!

Heat exhaustion is more, "drink water and get you cooled off." Heat stroke is more "Oh my god call 911."

Image Description provided by @loveize

[Image description: an infographic showing the difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke. The graphic is labeled "Heat Dangers: First Warning." Signs of heat exhaustion: faint or dizzy, excessive sweating, cool, pale, clammy skin, rapid, weak pulse, muscle cramps. If you think you or someone else may be experiencing heat exhaustion, get to a cool, air-conditioned place, drink water if conscious, and take a cool shower or use cold compress. Signs of heat stroke: throbbing headache, no sweating, red, hot, dry skin, rapid, strong pulse, may lose consciousness. If you think you or someone else may be experiencing heat stroke, call 911. End description]

Be safe.

-fae

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accidentally caused myself to get a stomach ache by vividly imagining myself eating the burger i was planning on having for dinner tomorrow

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This may not be my best work but someone has to give this boy some drip after that whole family disaster.

Steel may be depressed but he might as well be a hot mess.

HOLY CRAP OH MY GOD I LOVE THIS SO MUCH!!! he's so cutie patootie... bro I love your art style I'm gonna be staring at this forever! like genuinely! Aaagh. Auuurhhg. Uauuuueueuueueue

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Here's some drawings of Bitsy! I've had them in my mind for a month or so now.

Biograft: Model Chi comes with built-in suction cup soles to stick to metal or glassy surfaces, headlights, heat laser cutters, and an innate knowledge of engineering! They can also swap their default blocky arms for dextrous hands, or a multi tool.

unrelated doodles under the cut

Here, take some doodles I did of a humanized Red and Cutlass as well.

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New chapter is out!! Chapter 9!!! I'm going back to my cave now

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daily affirmations:

i am kind

i am in control of my emotions

it does not bother me when someone is in the kitchen while i was planning to be in there alone

everyone in the house has the right to be in the kitchen

i am kind and in control of my emotions even when someone is in the kitchen while i was planning to be in there alone

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if chapter 4 did anything its that it reminded me how zooted she is for the lizard

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First time using blender. Wanted to make a silly render of Amethyst!

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(doodle) horns!

darkheart being the only canon character here is taking me the fuck out

left to right, first row: Pirate Cutlass, Red Balloon, Orinthian

left to right, second row: Steel, Darkheart

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Uh uh uh new chapter up!!!

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Heavy on the headcanons. My take on a SFOTH parenting tierlist

Probably the most normal: Firebrand

Actually good all things considered, just overprotective and paranoid: Venomshank

Probably would've thrown out the kid if they didn't turn out how she wanted, but she's good to banhammer so points for that: Windforce

Cares for his kid's physical needs but not really the emotional ones: Ghostwalker

Actual deadbeat who would only show up if he was bored enough: Darkheart

Would actively try to kill his kid for one reason or another: Illumina

Not really old enough mentally to be a parent I think: Icedagger

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this is a small preview of the drawing i made for @irlstuckzine, a zine where we've put your favorite characters into real-life places! i know everyone who worked on this put a lot of work into their pieces and it shows; there are 34 great works in this zine that you can have for just $12! if you purchase the zine you'll get to see the full image along with all the other great pieces from other artists. all proceeds will be donated to the gaza soup kitchen, so please consider checking it out and sharing the news!

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repeat after me:

tumblr is the reblog website

tumblr is the reblog website

tumblr is the reblog website

tumblr is the reblog website

tumblr is the reblog website

tumblr is the reblog website

tumblr is the reblog website

tumblr is the reblog website

tumblr is the reblog website

tumblr is the reblog website

this is not instagram or whatever other like-based social medium, likes don't matter that much, your experience is not shaped by an all-knowing algorithm, but by you and reblogging is the lifeblood of this godforsaken corner of the internet

if you love tumblr and if you want to show your appreciation for the creators of the content here, you reblog

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Hay! I just came over from Ao3 after reading your fic "Swing and a Miss" and all I have to say is your fic just kept me up all night for two days straight because I can't stop thinking about it. Thank you for feeding more fire to the flame of my fixation on "Phighting SI". It's just that good of a story.

I hope you're doing well and always take time for yourself if you have any dilemma's.

Love you! <3

Oh my god!!!!

First off, thanks for liking my fic that much. It means so much to me and I'm glad the silly little stuff I write left an impact on you.

I didn't think I'd get this far actually, it was mostly a joke idea that spiralled wayyyy out of control! I really wouldn't have gotten this far without my friends' encouragement and my readers' support.

And don't worry, I'm taking care of myself. For you and anyone else reading this, also remember to take care of yourselves too! Hydrate, eat properly, go to sleep at a timely hour, sit in the sunshine for at least half an hour a day if you're able to.

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i want to talk about my ocs but im literally this image. i got nothing

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nothing better than the wrong capitalization of Sie