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sometimes i forget i have a tumblr im supposed to post on.

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Are you 🫵 pissed off about the Lilo and Stitch monstrosity remake? Do you want to know how you can actually make a difference in supporting the people and ecosystems of Hawaii?

Tourism is a big issue in Hawaii (which the remake got rid of the original's commentary on because it makes foreigners look bad). I'm not gonna promote it, BUT I know that realistically, thousands of people arrive here every single day by the airplane-ful. And the majority of them aren't educated on the socio-cultural and economic impacts of tourism. SO, I'm making this post in an effort to educate visitors. If you or someone you know is visiting or moving to Hawaii (whether by circumstances in or out of your control), here are some suggestions on how you can give back!

You can donate to the Hawaii Community Foundation, which has been instrumental in giving aid to the displaced community of Lahaina after the Maui wildfires in 2023. They also provide scholarships to students of under-represented communities.

If you're interested in visiting Kualoa Ranch, you can do their Mālama Experience where you get your hands dirty giving back to the ‘āina (land)!

There are other organizations you can join to volunteer with, too, like Kupu and Mālama Maunalua. Check them out; maybe you can help with a beach cleanup or plant native trees! These are both non-profit organizations that accept monetary donations.

Visit the Bishop Museum to learn about Hawaiian history and culture! They also have events focused on sustainability and conservation.

If you're visiting Hilo on the Big Island, go visit the Laulima Nature Center! They're a non-profit aimed at protecting Hawaii's native species, and they even have an online store that ships to the US mainland and internationally! (After I post this, I'm gonna head on over and get myself a manu o Kū pin ♡)

A few other tips I have:

DO: Respect the locals' homes. Several beaches and hiking trails have access points in residential areas. Please be mindful to keep your voices down when passing by, and park ONLY in designated parking areas.

DO: Wear reef-safe sunscreen! Sunscreens containing oxybenzone and octinoxate are banned in Hawaii because they are known to damage coral reefs.

DON'T: Approach wildlife, particularly honu (sea turtles) and 'īlio holo i ka uaua (Hawaiian monk seals). Stay at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from turtles and at least 50 feet (15 meters) away from monk seals. If you see someone harassing animals, report them to the statewide NOAA Marine Wildlife Hotline: (888) 256-9840. You can also contact the Hawaii State Department of Land and Natural Resources.

DON'T: Collect sand, rocks, or other natural items to bring home with you. This is to protect the ecosystems and also out of respect for Kānaka Maoli (Native Hawaiians), who have cultural beliefs regarding lava rocks in particular. Taking lava rocks is extremely disrespectful.

DON'T: Litter! Please throw away your waste in proper trash cans. If you see a bin that says "ʻōpala," that's a trash can!

Many Kānaka Maoli (Native Hawaiians) are moving to the US mainland because the cost of living in Hawaii has been driven up so high (because of people moving here), they can't afford to live in their ancestral home. So, if you are going to visit or move to Hawaii, please:

- Make the effort to support local businesses, especially those owned by Native Hawaiians!

- Educate yourself and your loved ones about actual Hawaiian culture!

- Try Hawaiian food, like poi!

- Learn some Hawaiian words and don't be afraid to ask how to pronounce words correctly!

- Donate to a food bank!

- Watch films and read books written by Native Hawaiians!

My hope is that whoever sees this post will use it to educate themselves, their friends, and their families who are considering visiting.

My background is in sustainability and the environment, so that's what I know to suggest off the top of my head. If any Kānaka Maoli read this post and have suggestions to add, please do!

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read my ava comic im coming out with chapter four today 😢😢😢😢😢 i worked soooo hard on ir!t ok ya heres the link... also drawing requests are open js send me an ask

ooooh you also want to like and reblog again oooooh

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totally agree. at least make one of them a butch lesbian

cishet grapeduo is probably the scariest thing that could ever exist

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dni ava 11

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ooooh you want to like and reblog oooooh

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i howled

Has anyone done Corn Dog Guy x King Orange yet

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sticksonaing with my friend. i am the green

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im normal about cleancase

C0MM I DID FOR @/mxynet !!!

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self portrait

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my mission to re-funkify the world and the first inductee is @hannahp0calypse as usual

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😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 /vpos

hello my dear king enthusiast

share some king hcs? or just any hcs in general

Okay I have a few, though I'm probably gonna make that a separate post! But here's one hc that I like the most:

So King is awkward at first when he gets roped into getting along with Purple's friends. (Because Purple wanted him to and who could say no to that face.)

But, once King gets more comfortable hanging around the CG, He starts calling each and every one of them their own unique nicknames. And it's one of those Dad nicks where he calls you "Squirt" or "Pipsqueak".

Purple - "Purple Nurple", "Hummingbird", "Purple Plum", "Small fry", "Little Bird", "Stinker", Etc.

TSC - "Hoop", "Donut Kid", "Picasso"

Red - "Furball", "Tiger", "Fists", "Karate-Kid"

Yellow - "Glasses", "Sparks", "Sherlock"

Blue - "Smurf", "Blue's Clues", "Treehugger"

Green - "Hotshot", "Fisher", "Grasshopper"

The Group as a whole: "Skittle Squad", "Power rangers", "Highschool Boy Band"

Everytime this happens and he calls for one of them, it's like a guessing game every time a new nickname is introduced.

And then they make fun of whoever got it.

His list is ever growing.

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hes so cool. i love my beat friend

Thought i should post my recent art!

Neither are my OCs btw

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I sit alone in my room, my phone is clutched close to my face, the darkness is the apparel i smother myself in.

All my life, i couldn’t find a sanctuary such as the internet, one that loved me for what I do. I think wearily to myself, my thoughts foggy with sleep. my eyelids drift off, but I can only resist, I cant miss a sweet comment from an admirer, I’m not one to let others down.

The “likes”are a savory taste, sweet, but bitter with memories of the times everybody else has proven me weak. Just another reason to distance myself.

I scroll further and further down, comments catch me in a fishnet of praise as i read them.

“For what i do? This isn’t what i do.” A smothered voice echos, a thought that startles me. I push the idea back down, burying it with the others. This is what i do, everything else has let me down.

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new sticksona vs my old. 😛😛😛 r u really seally

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