September 2009
33 posts
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tiiin:
fuckyeahfacts:
Because ‘buffalo’ can mean the large bovine, the city in New York state, or a verb meaning ‘to bully’. It was first created by linguist William J. Rapaport - from the University of, naturally, Buffalo.
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I love this as much as I love everything to do with language, but … can a native English speaker please explain it? My English is good enough for most...
where do you shop?
I just came home from a massively uninspiring shopping trip. I haven’t really shopped in person (vs. online) in a LONG time, and I was kind of disappointed by what I saw. I know there are seasons of fashion that I absolutely love, and other seasons where I can’t find anything I like, but it was still a bummer. And the place I went only had the basic mall-y line up of stores: gap,...
Waiter, I'll have another.
lovepuppy:gretagirlguide:
Believing in the laws of the Universe, I subscribe to the mentality of putting out what I want to get back. Sometimes, it can be a little discouraging when certain ventures or opportunities don’t pan out the way you had hoped or expected. In those moments of frustration and possible disappointment, it is important to remember what you give out it what you get back. So,...
“People work too hard to figure out the meaning of their lives. Why ME, why NOW....”
– Jodi Picoult (via suzywire)
“For I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.”
– Phil 4:11b (via blissfulself)
“We can change things by simply believing them to be different.”
– Finding Neverland (via filmquotes) (via suzywire)
“All you have to do is follow three simple rules. One, never underestimate your...”
– Dalton, Roadhouse (via rulesformyunbornson)
You allow positivity to serve you.
playnice:
Pep Talk: Negativity is tempting, but positivity serves you. It’s always a good idea to feel your best and that ball is in your court, boo. You’re great. You can turn to positive self talk anytime you want. For example, if you don’t want to get your hopes up about a date, you don’t have to imagine being rejected- that’s negative! You can instead think on your own adorability and how...
what gives?
This week, three separate people have told me I look “frazzled.” I generally think of myself as a somewhat mellow and peaceful person, so this is not good. I have been feeling anxious and tense and a little on edge.
The funny thing is, I’ve been making a concerted effort lately to scale back my unrealistic expectations (of myself, of others, of events.) Shouldn’t that make...
Liz: Well, I had a great summer, too... I started a quilt, I did yoga twice a week, I wore flip flops in public. I really feel like this is going to be my year.
Jack: Lemon, there’s two things I’m certain of...one is that you’ll never finish that quilt.
Liz: I know!
