The thought process of Me.

This is about so much more than not looking at things that are inappropriate. It’s about actively looking at good things, it’s about using technology to be a force of good in the world.

For me personally the struggle is about not wasting valuable time doing absolutely nothing. It’s so easy to spend hours playing solitaire and looking at pictures online. But my time is worth more than that. It’s worth doing things like missionary work and scripture study. It’s worth spending time on something, rather than just merely passing time. It’s worth feeding my soul. Seriously, when will that ever be a regret?

hohokev: why do jellyfish only sting when theres physical contact why doesnt the electricity just...

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 18:46:33 -0600

hohokev:

why do jellyfish only sting when theres physical contact

why doesnt the electricity just surge throughout the entire ocean

why dont jellyfish rule the world

posteriorbombardier: the ultimate disguise

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 21:14:56 -0600

posteriorbombardier:

the ultimate disguise

goldenheartedrose: johnwatsonswindmachine: nethilia: murdorito...

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 21:13:55 -0600

goldenheartedrose:

johnwatsonswindmachine:

nethilia:

murdorito:

ankankimatank:

dollymacabre:

mszombi:

fleurdulys:

The Irritating Gentleman - Berthold Woltze

1874

I know that feel, Painting Lady.

My bus ride to and from work every day.

They never published the second picture, which was the one where she backhanded him in the fucking face for getting all up in her shit.

Oh great, good to know this has been a problem for HUNDREDS OF YEARS CAN WE PLEASE STOP DOING THIS ALREADY JUST FUCK OFF AND LEAVE ME ALONE

Everyone is overlooking something very significant in this picture, that I saw in two seconds, that adds a layer of super slime to his whole awful attitude. “The Irritating Gentleman” is a politeness.

She’s wearing all black in 1874. Black gloves, hat, cloak, and dress. In public. The whole nine yards. That’s not a fashion choice or a gothic thing. Back then when people wore all black like that, they were in mourning for someone who died. No one did mourning like the Victorians, that shit was an art form to them.

Someone in her family has died—she could even be a young widow. No one’s accompanying her either. With the carpet bag? She’s traveling alone while still in deep mourning. Look at the closeup. She’s got tears in her eyes. She is upset, devastated in a way that one is only when someone has died. And the guy’s still bothering her, like her problems are flippant bullshit and she needs to just smile or pay attention to him because ladies are supposed to be pleasing for men no matter what shit they’re going through. That’s not a look of “what an ass.” That’s a look of devastation that even in her pain, she’s expected to give people like him focus. She’s not mad. She’s hurt. And to add insult to injury? Everyone would be able to tell. It was a clear sign and still is in ways that someone is mourning, to dress in black crepe like that. He would know why she’s wearing all black, and he’s still demanding her attention.

What an insufferable dick.

At least I’m not the only one who saw this.

I’m reblogging myself to add some comments from my mom. She’s a docent at the Portland Art Museum, and I wanted to see her take on this painting, given her art/art history knowledge. She said:

“Just looking at it I’d say she’s recently lost her parent(s). She’s traveling alone and is waiting in a station that would be considered too “rough” for a lady in high standing. The crates around her, even the behavior of the man would indicate she’s in a rough part of town. Also, there’s a tear on her face, so not only is she grieving a loss, she’s grieving a loss of position and safety in the world.”

Reblogging for that comment right there.

staypozitive: There’s something beautiful about the idea of...

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 17:58:22 -0600

staypozitive:

There’s something beautiful about the idea of rescuing an unwanted dog and restoring it’s health, then training it up to become a valuable life-saving Service Dog.

You can be apart of this by purchasing a shirt that supports service dogs for children with disabilities!

CLICK HERE TO SAVE A DOG AND A CHILD!

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Tue, 13 Nov 2012 17:50:57 -0600

EXACTLY ONE MORE WEEK TILL RYAN COMES HOME!!!!!!

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 17:50:12 -0600

time-to-feel-whatsreal:

This is exactly me in one week.

 

 

 

 

 

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Tue, 13 Nov 2012 17:49:13 -0600

Modest shopping list!

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 17:47:15 -0600

mormonproblems:

Stores:

Target

Marshall’s

Dress Barn

Old Navy

H&M

Sites:

ShabbyApple.com

modestclothes.com

downeastbasics.com

shadeclothing.com

massmodesty.tumblr.com

Advice:

Thrift stores

maternity section (sounds weird, but you can always fix it if it’s too big)

maxi dresses/skirts

Belts around the waist on a dress make it look less baggy

layering

pencil skirts

shrugs and cardigans

thank you to all that submitted!!

Saren Dipity: Shoot for Spectacular: sisternotmisses: Okay, I know that some members personally feel that a...

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 17:45:25 -0600

Saren Dipity: Shoot for Spectacular: sisternotmisses: Okay, I know that some members personally feel that a...:

sisternotmisses:

Okay, I know that some members personally feel that a college and our church doctrine should not be combined at all. These are the members that avoid the BYUs like the plague, and cringe at the idea of going to such a school.

But MAN I love going to a BYU school.

But…

We we want to help you raise money [for the Worldwide Orphans...

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 17:39:50 -0600

We we want to help you raise money [for the Worldwide Orphans Foundation] and so we have a stack of cards right here and there are different dances on them because you’re an excellent dancer from what I’ve researched. - Ellen Degeneres to Andrew Garfield (x)

"Immersion in the scriptures is essential for spiritual nourishment. The word of God inspires..."

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 17:38:19 -0600

“Immersion in the scriptures is essential for spiritual nourishment. The word of God inspires commitment and acts as a healing balm for hurt feelings, anger, or disillusionment.”

- Quentin L. Cook, Can Ye Feel So Now? (2012)

did-you-kno: Source

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 17:37:20 -0600

did-you-kno:

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