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I’m late but, Happy New Year everyone!!

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True stuff right there.

The Thrill of Obedience

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Oh this is really cool.

Also, I found this a while ago, thought that I should finally post it.

Favourite marine animal?

I’ve already answered with my #1 favorite, the whale shark! You can see that post here! But another one of my favorites is the Blue-Ringed Octopus or Hapalochlaena. 

The Blue Ringed Octopus is found in the Pacific and Indian Oceans, specifically in the tidal regions around Australia and Japan. Like most octopuses (yes, that's the proper plural term), these are bottom dwellers. They live in tidepools, coral reefs, in rock crevices, and under objects like shells and discarded cans and bottles.

***DON'T TOUCH OR HOLD A BLUE-RINGED OCTOPUS IF YOU SEE OR FIND ONE. I SHOULDN'T HAVE TO SAY THAT BUT SOME PEOPLE ARE F*CKING STUPID***

The Blue-Ringed Octopus eats a variety of foods, from shrimp to small fish, but it is primarily a crab-eater. They're ambush predators, jumping on the crab's shell and using their beak to pierce through it; their saliva (known as tetrodotoxin) is incredibly venomous , enters the wound. It's considered one of the most potent venomous on Earth.

When stressed, their usually dark, blurred ring can change color to a bright, iridescent blue. This is because of chromatophores, which are cells that produce color and are typically used for camouflage.

Like all marine animals, there's still a lot we don't know about these amazing creatures. There's still so much to learn about them. If you have any organisms you want me to post about or a specific question about any of them, don't hesitate to send in an ask!

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This happens way too often😭

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Every. Single. Time.

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Me every single night.

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Hey again, I'm going on a longer break this time. Wish me luck on my exams 😄 pray for me if you want ✨

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We're tired and

we want to sleep

but we can't.

Is that okay?

you are strong but you are also tired

and that is okay.

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If I'm going to be honest, I need a little space to breathe.

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Instagram

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I'm tired so I'm taking a break from everything and I'm gonna go pray.

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This is probably every highschool student.

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I almost failed another test today. I'm trying to study, manage my time, and I'm praying. But why does it feel like nothing's working?

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I haven't been here in a while. Anyway, I honestly want to know: what do you think about Jesus?

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Have you ever walked into a room, or just stood up and walked around, and not know why you did it?