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#but i do like engaging with weirdo opinions sometimes because it gives me a chance to articulate my own feelings and investigate why
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#pickle pontificates#girl help is the lilyorcharddungeonmeshi video gonna be what finally drives me to make a video essay now that school's over#or am i just gonna watch it and rant to my sister and then forget about it as usual#OR am i gonna decide to be normal and not watch things i know are gonna make me mad#i barely know anything about The Discourse surrounding her and i do not care#i just know i saw the steven universe video and another one awhile back and i kept watching because i was hoping in good faith#that there would be A Point#but there never was#it's just a really weird anger and vitriol and attempt to justify not liking something by arguing that it's bad#and a stubborn insistence on analyzing the separate parts of a thing without even attempting to see whether there's anything#in how the parts fit together. like that's media analysis 101. you see what's there. you see how it fits together. you interpret it#you turn it around and play with the interpretations#you try to figure out what the author was trying to convey and then you look at what you got out of it and what others got out of it#you acknowledge that stuff can be good and you can still hate it. or you acknowledge that stuff can be bad and you can still like it#and you acknowledge that sometimes stuff is just neutral and may have different effects on different people#not just ''raaaaaagh this character did bad things and is therefore bad and irredeemable and there is no other option''#newsflash babe. most characters are like that#and like. i acknowledge that there may be ragebait at play here#but i do like engaging with weirdo opinions sometimes because it gives me a chance to articulate my own feelings and investigate why#i feel that way#but i do have to be careful to make sure i'm not just getting off on being mad and falling down the hole for no reason so. we'll see#edit: i remember what it was now it was the writing tips video#it's the weird black and white there's only one way to do art and i'm right about it all the time attitude
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morwensteelsheen · 3 years
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Can't recall if you've answered this but any headcanons on Faramir's relationship with Imrahil and the other Dol Amroth family members? And just what would they make of him having a fear of the ocean as you've mentioned before?
Oh yeah so I did a bit of that here under the guise of Éowyn, so if it sounds like I’m sort of repeating things that’s why. Here’s Faramir’s side —
Lothíriel
 I’m going to start with her because I think she’s my most controversial take. I don’t really see her as this firebrand as I think the general fanon interpretation is. Instead, I sort of envision her as similar to Finduilas in that she’s a bit more Content with the state of the world and her relationship to it than e.g., either Éowyn or Faramir. Because of this I think Faramir always sees her very much as The Younger Cousin in a way that isn’t necessarily true for any of the Dol Amroth youths. I think he’s maybe a bit conflicted about her marrying Éomer, though largely because I see that as a political marriage whereas he and Éowyn just aren’t. And I think because obviously Éomer and Aragorn are so close, he sees Éomer in the same age bracket (if that’s even possible with these Númenórean weirdos) and not so much with Lothíriel. I don’t think they have a hugely close relationship, but I think the common fanon interpretation that they’re both really into music is delightful and something I sign up to very happily. I think largely they’re maybe not as close as some portrayals (including some of my own) show them. That said, I think they do have a lot of similarities, and I think the people that come to their family dynamic late (Éowyn, Éomer, Aragorn) see it more clearly than they do. I think Lothíriel is more given to that sort of old-world longing that Faramir is, though maybe not in as overtly an intellectual way, and I think she certainly figured herself as a guardian of certain moral and political norms, which Faramir definitely does. Still, Faramir’s like a year away from entering the army (in my HC) by the time she’s born, and that plus the inevitable gendered divisions means they’re maybe not super close. Éowyn’s latter day relationship with Lothíriel certainly changes that though, and this is not to say that they’re exactly distant. They’re just not besties.
Amrothos
I didn’t actually realise this was a controversial take until quite recently? But Amrothos is a HUGE nerd to me. He’s basically Faramir if Faramir got to play al his personality faults to the end instead of being forced to engage with reality/politics as they really are. And not that Faramir exactly does that a huge amount pre-death of everybody he loves, but Amrothos really doesn’t have to do it. Actually in a lot of ways Amrothos is my shameless self insert whenever I write in that he’s a huge dweeb who isn’t super interested or capable of interacting with other people and mostly self isolates. I like Altariel’s interpretation (on AO3) that he’s there for the Osgiliath bridge but in my HC he’s way, way more sheltered than that. It’s no knock on him, I think in a lot of ways he ends up acting as a brilliant bridge between the Third and Fourth Ages aa someone who remembers the war but isn’t necessarily scarred or made cynical by it, but definitely believes more in the prosperity of peace etc. He and Faramir get on like a fucking house on fire; at first, when he’s younger, Amrothos trails Faramir like a puppy, but later once F’s been to the war, he sees Amrothos more like a touchstone and definitely does whatever he can to spend time with him.
Erchirion
lmao I love the idea of Erchirion as a huge himbo???? I’m so sorry, he’s just my Lancelot and there’s really no avoiding it. Erchirion is the embodiment of what Faramir sees Boromir as: brazen, arrogant, a bit hedonistic. To clarify, I don’t think Boromir is these things, but I absolutely think Faramir casts Boromir in those terms when he’s at his crankiest. Erchirion, however, absolutely is those things and is supa, supa proud of it. He’s definitely got the most contentious relationship with Imrahil, but I think Faramir sort of treasures his relationship with Erchirion because it gives him the chance to gently tease/chide someone who, to him, embodies Gondor’r worst excesses. Though he and Erchirion of course are similar in that they are (for their pre-war lives) both the second son and therefore largely absolved of any real responsibility, I still think there’s a bit of a gulf there in that Faramir feels like this military shit is forced onto him by circumstance whereas Erchirion kind of picks it. Still, I think it’s sort of cathartic for F to rib Erchirion and Erchirion absolutely does not give a fuck because he’s rich, good looking, and connected to hella power.
Elphir 
I think they’ve actually got the closest relationship of all of Imrahil’s kids, largely because I think Elphir’s of a similar sort of attitude to Faramir. I think Elphir’s very much been moulded in Imrahil’s likeness, and I think he’s got that sort of flamboyant charisma I imagine Imrahil to have, but it’s been way, way toned down in light of his ongoing service in the war effort (whatever that looks like). Also, he and F are quite close in age so they’ve just had more time to mellow out their relationship and sort of play the Woe Is Me, War Is Shit stuff, which really brings them together. Elphir is married and a father well in advance of Faramir, and so I think Faramir occasionally looks at Elphir and sees something of what his life might have been like. Not in a bitter or jealous way, just in a very detached, academic sense of wonder.
Imrahil
I am getting hella deja vu here because I feel like I’ve said this before but I think Imrahil’s relationship to Faramir pre, say, TA3001, is basically exclusively familial with no political edge to it. Once Faramir comes Of Age relatively speaking, I think Imrahil realises Faramir’s far more amenable to taking divergent positions from his father’s line and tries to use that to his advantage. Not in a cruel way, just in a way that’s realistic about how politics works. Sometimes F agrees, sometimes he doesn’t. Either way, that long term negotiation with his uncle re: politics means that when they get to the point of F being steward, they’ve got a really good sense of how the other works and an inarguably honest relationship. Probably bluntly so. I’ve always imagined that Imrahil is the one to break the news about Denethor’s death to Faramir and that’s as much about defending his sister’s last living son as it is about protecting the fraught political situation.
Ivriniel 
I think Faramir constantly has a similar relationship to her that a rowdy teen might have to a strict mother. I don’t think that ever changes, even when he’s literally the Steward of Gondor and, in fact, I think that brings a tremendous and invaluable sense of normalcy to both of their lives. I think F doesn’t have any strong opinions on her and Éowyn sniping at one another except that it’s good craic.
The Faramir being scared of water HC is wholesale plagiarised from @khokali but I think Imrahil, Elphir, Erchirion, as sailors of some sort or another, are all fuckin merciless about taking the piss out of Faramir for it. Amrothos is sort of ambivalent except that he thinks it’s weird that Faramir doesn’t take even a distant scholarly interest in the sea, and Lothíriel is very, very empathetic but doesn’t really outwardly argue for that. Ivriniel absolutely does not give a fuck, she has more important things to think about than children being scared of water.
Edit: I should say— after a certain age I think Faramir is (correctly) taught that his emotions are very political, and so learns to be careful about who he reveals them to and when. Unfortunately, he cops to the ocean-fear stuff when he’s a kid so that shit sticks with him for life. It’s really not until Éowyn comes along that he learns how to process emotions as not inherently a political statement and as something that can be felt and understood independently of pragmatic considerations. So the Dol Amroth mafia know about the sea-fear, but nobody else does, and for a very, very long time it’s his only ‘visible’ weakness.
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peepingtoad · 4 years
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THE POSITIVE & NEGATIVE; Mun & Muse - Meme.
fill out & repost ♥ This meme definitely favors canons more, but I hope OC’s still can make it somehow work with their own lore, and lil’ fandom of friends & mutuals. Multi-Muses pick the muse you are the most invested in atm.
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My muse is:   canon / oc / au / canon-divergent / fandomless /
Is your character popular in the fandom?  YES / NO / 50-50 (There’s a lot of love and a lot of hate, but I think many are actually pretty neutral on him too!)
Is your character considered hot™ in the fandom?  YES / NO / 50-50 (I’d say he may be an... acquired taste? Of course a lot of people I know here find him sexie so it’s hard to say for certain, heh. We may just be the weirdos of the fandom :P )
Is your character considered strong in the fandom?  YES / NO
Are they underrated?  YES / NO (Not in terms of ability, but underrated for just how complex and multi-layered he is, I’d say)
Were they relevant for the main story?  YES / NO.
Were they relevant for the main character?  YES / NO /
Are they widely known in their world?  YES / NO.
How’s their reputation?  GOOD / BAD / NEUTRAL (I honestly think he’s a man of many reputations, both in canon and in fandom :’D)
How strictly do you follow canon?  —  I’m very much a ‘use the bones of what we got in canon and do my best to flesh them out’ kinda roleplayer. There are some things that can be taken too easily at face value that I see fit to build upon. For example, I think Jiraiya’s feelings on the prophecy and his relationship with Konoha is something that could be too easily played off as simplistic, or like they were immovable constants. But that’s unrealistic for a man of his years and many experiences, so I try to put myself in his emotional setting at various points in his life, and trace how his feelings and behaviours change, if that makes sense? 
I try to avoid saying that any of the writing was straight up wrong because it’s disrespectful to the creator. But especially for Jiraiya, who had such a significant role to play in the narrative that it sometimes took precedence over his actual character, I do find some of his actions, and the way some interactions were handled in the canon to be a little OOC... so I’ll work with it and try to spin it in a way that I feel fits how he was characterised.
Basically, I’d say that I follow canon, but I like to enrich it in areas that were lacking detail or a nuanced view that took in all the surrounding events of the time. After Jiraiya’s canon death, of course, that’s when more divergence comes in to my portrayal... otherwise I wouldn’t be able to play any post-war scenarios! But the essence of his character is the same, which I try to keep as close to canon as possible.
SELL YOUR MUSE! Aka try to list everything, which makes your muse interesting in your opinion to make them spicy for your mutuals.   —  A man of many experiences! You can bet that any topic that comes up, he’ll have some sort of amusing anecdote to share, or be able simply to talk shit about it. He's seen so much, and has a sensitive soul enough that he’ll give anyone a chance; he’s very open-minded and non-judgemental, and honestly is a humanitarian that wants to help those in need. Might leave your muse a little baffled as to how he could hold the status of ‘legend’, only to show it when they least expect it. You never quite know what you’re going to get with him: he’s generous and selfless, yet has many vices that seem selfish at times; he’s both a lover and a fearsome fighter; he’s immensely resilient at the same time as incredibly vulerable and damaged; he’s a himbo and a bit of a jock with the soul of a poet. Love him with no restraint and invite his love in return, and you’ll get not only a lover, but a devotee. Wears his heart on his sleeve... or does he? Chip away at him and find out!
Now the OPPOSITE, list everything why your muse could not be so interesting (even if you may not agree, what does the fandom perhaps think?).  —  The pervy, flirty, jokey schtick could get grating, or come across as disingenuous. In romantic situations, he’ll keep quiet about putting a label on whatever it is, and beneath his overall sweetness and devotion there may be an underlying reek of commitment issues and a fear of admitting he is afraid. He also has a habit of deflecting negativity in general, and playing things off as if they don’t matter or they’re a joke, making him actually rather a difficult person to get to know the heart of. One might feel as if they’re getting nowhere with him...
... Either that, or they get the complete opposite. Yes, as equally as he can be guarded, he can overshare like crazy, and has a tendency to become codependent with those he gets attached to, which is inconsistent with his free-spirited nature, and how adept he is at keeping others at arm’s length from his less sunny side. This inconsistency might make him seem unreliable—if the fact he’s always off who-knows-where doesn’t do the trick already.
What inspired you to rp your muse?  —  I’ve been a big fan of the Sannin ever since I first read the Deadlock, but being a very young person at the time I perhaps couldn’t relate enough to people who had experienced so much to do them justice in my teenage fic-writing endeavours, so I remained on the sidelines enjoying content by other people (there may also have been a little bit of ‘what the fuck, why do I dig the old dude so much’ denial in there haha). I’ve picked up and dropped my obsession with the series several times over the years, and my love for those three seemed to grow each time. They really are ‘the lost generation’, and as the sole survivors—alongside having a huge impact on the plot, how the shinobi world is shaped, and the three main protagonists—there’s a lot of juicy material there, a lot of emotional background, along with decades of history that basically goes untapped in the canon. 
Anyway, I digress. Coming to the Naruto RPC for the first time around this time 2 years ago at the age of 25, I made this blog and my Deidara one on a whim, but focused on the latter at first. Villains were always comfortable territory for me in my other RP experiences, and I think it made me doubt that I could possibly do someone who is frankly a lovely guy any justice, no matter how much I loved him. I even had the intention of making him fully Akatsuki/Missing-Nin AU at first. Yeah. That’s how stuck in my villain/anti-hero zone I was! But, I think in the end, the fact he actually isn’t a two-dimensional typical ‘hero’ was something I chewed over and realised would be incredibly enriching to write, worth stepping out of my comfort zone for. And being a little more mature and less angst-ridden myself by that point, I found I could resonate with his feelings and ideals in a way that I know I couldn’t have as a teen... but I was still tentative. 
Anyway, after leaving his blog empty for a bit (with its placeholder URL ‘frogdaddy’, which sadly got hoarded by someone else), I cosplayed the old bastard, along with my partner as Orochimaru. We’d been stanning that particular ship and talking about how great the Sannin are in general for quite some time by that point, but being casually in character for fun while drunk off my tits at a boat party, was a bit of an epiphanic moment. Not long after that, I threw myself right into writing this chaotic-good old bastard with gusto, and here I still am :’)
What keeps your inspiration going?  —  Taking breaks to recharge as and when I need to. Seriously. The death of all my other blogs has been pressure (mostly from myself) to be there and force myself to put out regular content, so I went into this not thinking that way and it’s really helped! 
Of course, there’s also the fact that there simply seems to be no shortage of areas I can delve into with this guy. Again, it’s his age and all the missing years in canon... but I think it’s also how much love he has and his genuine eagerness to engage with others that makes him one of the most naturally bountiful muses I’ve played. Because honestly? Most of my villain muses wanted people to just fuck off :’D this guy is open to everything.
That aside, I guess I just gel with him more than I ever expected to. I’ve changed a lot as a person and gained more confidence since various areas of my life got better, and I really just vibed with this chill, funny, romantic, pervy, big-hearted energy. I enjoy angst, but my real love is peppering the serious and heartbreaking with romance and comedy—and isn’t that just befitting of him? Writing through his eyes also helps to keep my outlook positive, so that keeps me stuck on him as much as the seemingly limitless content potential. 
And this is without even going into my cross-fandom AU ideas I have on the back-burner. Honestly, they’re there but I want to put a real effort into them while keeping his essence the same, which for some, involves brushing up on my lore!
Some more personal questions for the mun.
Give your mutuals some insight about the way you are in some matters, which could lead them to get more comfortable with you or perhaps not.
Do you think you give your character justice?  YES / NO.
Do you frequently write headcanons? YES / NO.
Do you sometimes write drabbles?  YES / NO / RARELY. (depends on whether I get a flash of inspiration—which mostly comes with random asks that happen to stir up an idea for a scene, such as this one (NSFW warning))
Do you think a lot about your Muse during the day?  YES / NO.
Are you confident in your portrayal?   YES / NO.
Are you confident in your writing?  YES / NO.
Are you a sensitive person?  YES / 50-50 /NO. (I tend not to take things personally but am also very passionate—call it my innate Leo-ness!)
Do you accept criticism well about your portrayal?  —  Hmmm. I haven’t actually had any critique on my portrayal, so I’m not sure haha! I’d say if it’s constructive, then I’ll take it into account and consider it, especially if it’s a case where it helps me realise I’ve perhaps not gotten across what I intended to very well. But I’m also quite fond of my portrayal in its essence, so I may end up just thanking the person for their opinion and carry on as usual :P
Do you like questions, which help you explore your character?  —  Absolutely! I’ve had some wonderful ones recently and it’s exactly the kick I need to get ideas out, some of which I’ve had on the back-burner but not had a framework within which to write it without it getting derailed. I definitely appreciate a question that will keep me at least a little on-topic, otherwise if I go off on my own volition I really tend to... well, go off! Even if a question is a similar topic to something I’ve already done, it’s a good exercise for me to go back to the similar headcanon and see if I can build further on it, deviate, and link it to show what past thoughts I’ve been working with. A great way of keeping some consistency in my portrayal while making improvements, I find! And then of course I’ve had some questions that are entirely new morsels for thought, and it leads me to something new and fresh, which I greatly appreciate.
Basically, any questions at all, fire away! I may take a while but I will get to them eventually!
If someone disagrees to a headcanon of yours, do you want to know why?  —  Yeah. I mean I think it’s just polite to present a reason as to why not, instead of just being like ‘this is wrong/a bad take’ or whatever. Source material is down to personal interpretation, so if I draw different ideas from it to another person after discussion, then we can simply agree to disagree on it. 
If someone disagrees with your portrayal, how would you take it?  —  They are welcome to disagree with me I guess? So long as they’re respectful and don’t then treat me as if my interpretation is ‘AU’ or talk about ‘canon Jiraiya’ as if he’s obviously a different entity to my own, then disagree away. But if prompted enough, know that I will most likely defend my portrayal with what I consider to be justification from the source material :P I did pay close attention to it, after all, and I do consider my portrayal to align well with it.
If someone really hates your character, how do you take it?  —  Depends on the nature of it and the conduct, really? Like, people are allowed to dislike characters. I myself find a couple of characters pretty annoying or don’t particularly care for them (granted, usually it’s in a love-to-hate or simply a ‘this character doesn’t interest me’ way), but that doesn’t affect how I behave towards the RPer of a character. It’s just manners, really. People tend to RP characters because they like them, so why would you take negativity right to their doorstep, in this space they’ve made as an expression of enjoyment for, and to develop said character? 
There’s been some people who admitted to me that they didn’t care much for Jiraiya, but then began to like him more with my portrayal and that’s more than fine; I take it as the highest compliment in fact. It’s also the kind of open-minded attitude I like to have with portrayals of characters I don’t necessarily like or have much interest in, because by and large, people do tend to add more depth and nuance than the busy and character-packed canon allowed.
However, if it’s the type of hate that’s got its own devoted circle of bitter bitches, who seem to use so much energy hating a character... then please, don’t engage me. Doesn’t matter who the character is, don’t expect me to follow/keep following your negative ass if it’s constant on the dash—and if the target character is any of the Sannin then frankly I’ll have probably blocked/blacklisted in a heartbeat. The ‘critical’ views of them tend to diminish them as humans, diminish the context and events that surrounded their choices, and in a way that I find is a gross double standard compared to what people will allow other (read: young, attractive, fandom faves, ‘babies’ or ‘beans’) to get away with and excuse the behaviours of. I don’t need that kinda negative energy sullying my hobby, nor do I need moral superiority that isn’t applied consistently across the board.
Are you okay with people pointing out your grammatical errors?  —  Absolutely! I meticulously fret and check, and cringe when I get a reply and happen to spot errors while rereading what I wrote before it! I edit a lot but don’t always pick up on errors, so I’m more than happy to have it pointed out. Chances are, I’ll be far more brutal to myself about it than anyone else would be!
Do you think you are easy going as a mun?   —  Overall, yeah. I’m not possessive or clingy (I don’t think) and don’t expect the world from people, nor for them to focus on or favour me or be super fast. I just expect the same respect in return. Having said that, I will express it when I don’t like something or it makes me uncomfortable, provided we’re familiar enough, because if we’re strangers I’d feel like I was coming across as entitled to your energy and emotional labour. I do my best to be diplomatic about it though, and rest assured it doesn’t mean I’m forever mad at you or turned off in any way just because I have a small grievance. I just find that being honest with each other rather than letting things pile up and fester makes a friendship more solid, and basically more genuine and long-lasting.
That’s about it, congrats for filling out!
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tomxpayne · 4 years
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some day, one day | self para.
WHO: Tom Payne. MENTIONS: Jeffrey Dean Morgan. Tiny mention(s) of; Andrew Lincoln, Norman Reedus, Katie Cassidy & Demi Lovato. WHEN: February 1st, 2020. WHERE: At one of the local bars. WARNING: Just some “light” cursing.
In a quiet night like it was tonight, the bar was definitely not the option you would find Tom to be at. He would have come home late from work, have a nice, relaxing bath and after that, he would relax in bed with Demi and their pets, maybe watch a movie or talk until after midnight, get carried away with words, memories, future plans. Tonight was not that kind of a night though. The man left work earlier than usual, leaving Lili to take care of a couple of things and close the store and he went straight to the nearest bar. It was definitely one of the nights he rarely had but definitely needed. When he walked inside it was not very busy, there were a few people there and it was decent quiet, which he liked.  The man made his ordered and when it arrived, before taking a sip he played a little with the glass on his hands, after the first sip his mind went into the future, started making different kind of thoughts. And that was the moment a familiar voice interrupted it. ➖ “Holy shit now that is someone I was not expecting to see here.”           Tom’s eyes looked up with a smirk on his lips, happy to hear the familiar voice and seen Jeffrey joining him at the bar. “I know, right? I ain’t that lame after all” the man joked with a soft chuckle before taking another sip from his drink, noticing that without even nodding the bartender had brought one for Jeffrey as well. “I see you come here often” he commented with a raised brow. “Nah,” Jeffrey said taking off his leather jacket. “I just made clear once that the moment I walk in, everyone does their job correctly” he simply explained to him and Tom nodded, not needing more information from the other man.      ➖”So, what the fuck are you doing here?” Jeffrey asked. Tom frowned a bit. Why wasn’t he home? Thinking that kind of stuff with the peace and quiet of his nice bed? He sighed before started speaking. “I have a dilemma,” he told him and Jeffrey chuckled. “Welcome to the fucking club, man” he commented with the familiar, devilish smirk on his lips. “I--” he paused not sure why he was so worried to talk openly about that. He knew Jeffrey for years and the two of them had shared a lot of things in their lives. He tilted his head on the side before taking a breath and just let it all out; “I want to propose to Demi” ➖ “Holy fuck” Jeffrey immediately replied without second thoughts. “Excuse my fucking French but Tommie boy, you are not even in a fucking relationship, what the fuck are you thinking?” he asked confused trying to understand what was going on inside his head that night. Tom sighed, he was expecting that reaction, that was the same reaction his little voice was keep saying inside his head. “Don’t you think I already know that?” Tom asked before finishing his drink and ordering another one. “I know that” he added.                             “I’ve known Demi for years, she was the first person I ever trusted after what happened between me and Jennifer” as rare as it was to talk about his past, it felt so good doing that now, maybe it was the alcohol on his system or maybe it was the need of talking to a good friend. For his own surprise though, Jeffrey was carefully listening, not interrupting, not making small, silly comments about the whole situation. So, that encouraged him more to continue. “I tried so many things since my engagement was canceled” he shrugged. “I was so lost in the beginning so I thought to change. I moved miles away from home, I changed my lifestyle and yes, I was sleeping with everything that was moving” he chuckled and so did Jeffrey. “It was not just a phase though. I liked being free but at the same time I was with someone while I was not, you know?” Jeffrey nodded positively. “It started as friends with benefits with Demi and I only wanted that because I truly believed and still believe she deserves something better than a vegan hippy who sleeps around with every female and male in town” he continued. “But I truly love her” he said while looking at Jeffrey now. “I do” he added. “She is the only one who can bright my day when everything goes shitty” he explained.  ➖ “But you are too scared” Jeffrey added and Tom nodded positively. “I am” he said. “I don’t know how she feels, I can’t just walk back home and be like, hey i want you to be my wife, shit like that don’t work like that” he sighed. “And this is why we start from the relationship” Jeffrey teased a little, trying to light up the mood a little bit. “Yeah” Tom agreed with a nod. “But it feels more than a relationship to me, you know?” he asked and Jeffrey nodded knowing the feeling all too well. “Love. It fucking sucks man” Jeffrey commented and Tom chuckled. “Tell me about it” he shook his head. ➖ “Your situation will be fine though. Now how the fuck do you fully commit to someone when you are too fucking scared for the commitment itself?” Jeffrey asked out of the blue and Tom looked at him like he was seen a ghost.                       “Are you thinking of proposing to Katie?” he asked. “No.” Jeffrey boldly replied. “Well,” he shrugged. “...No” he said again before finishing his drink.  ➖“Yeah you are” Tom commented not able to hide the smile on his lips. “Tom, no.” he said. “Ah, duh! Yes you are” Tom continued trying to make him say it out loud. “Okay fine, you fucking win, you fucking weirdo vegan Jesus” he joked with a chuckle and Tom laughed. “You cursed the shit out of me so it’s true!” he commented.               ➖ “What is holding you back”? Tom asked curiously. Maybe if he listened to Jeffrey’s story it would help him make a decision as well. Or well, not being that confused. Jeffrey sighed. “How do you marry someone without the whole marrying thing being involved?” he asked him and before he got the chance to reply, Jeffrey continued; “I was the complete opposite than you and Demi. I didn’t want someone just for my pleasure, I had that anytime I wanted to. We were friends with Katie before but the fucking spark man. That fucking awful shitty thing that is called spark. She got my attention since day one. She never was like the other women I’ve met. Never scared to take risks, fucking fearless, a badass, a woman who can stand by herself and gives no shit for other’s opinion” ➖ “You really needed a woman like that in your life” he commented with a shrug knowing that Jeffrey agreed with that. “If I ever left Katie on the alter she would have haunted the shit out of me until she found me and cut my balls off” both men laughed with that comment but also both of them knew it was the truth.  “People have a lot to say and they can think whatever the fuck they want but I’m not scared of the commitment, I have that. We have a family, she has my kids plus two adoptive daughters, she accepts and loves me for whatever the fucking reason she does it but...You know me damn well, Tom. My reactions...” He paused taking a sip from his new drink and Tom made a gesture with his hand, asking him to stop there. “You haven’t had that for so long though and yes I know what you are going to say that it’s possible to happen but like you said, you already have the commitment and you’ve been great, sometimes you could be an ass but you are making progress. Where the fuck is the Jeffrey who would have been like, nope fuck that and jump already on the next chick ruining everything?” Tom asked and Jeffrey laughed “Thank you for reminding me how much of an ass I was in the past...things I had” he joked while shaking his head. “But I know what you mean” Jeffrey nodded.              “We both are very confused and that is totally acceptable” Tom commented. “I am afraid of the rejection and Demi’s feelings towards me and also if I’m moving too fast and you are afraid...well, of yourself but both of us need to work on those things” he continued. “All I know is that you are happy and I haven’t seen you like that for a long, long time. Like, truly happy. You are not the same man I met and that is so beautiful, Jeffrey” the other man smiled. “Yeah” he agreed. “I haven’t felt like that since....Oh damn,” he chuckled. “I want to say since I met Hilarie but I left her at the alter so...” ➖ “Stop” Tom chuckled gently slapping his arm. “Stop point yourself as the big bad wolf, the awful guy that hurts people, you are not that person and yeah, you did that but it was for the best” Jeffrey looked at him a bit confused. “I know it sounds awful but it would never work out with you and Hilarie. Maybe it would have turned worse, you don’t know” ➖ “ She was pregnant, Tom” Jeffrey sighed. “And you didn’t know. Stop being harsh to yourself, stop telling Katie that I was bad once so that’s my destiny. It’s fucking not” He didn’t know what got into him but those were things that Jeffrey should have to think about it over and over again and put it inside his head and Tom was there to help him and he hoped that Jeffrey’s attitude would change and stop pointing himself as the bad guy.  “All I want to say is that it was ages ago, you changed, you grew up and you should focus on the future. For Katie, your kids and for your own sake as well” he ended his sentence there and shrugged taking the last sip from his drink.         “Is it my fucking turn to give you a wake-up call” Jeffrey joked but appreciating the honesty that Tom showed to him. Not many had the balls to do it. “Yeah I guess” Tom joked.  ➖ “Okay good,” Jeffrey said. “You are afraid of yourself too” Jeffrey threw that sentence to him and Tom looked at him confused but before he got the chance to speak, Jeffrey continued. “You are scared that your future, maybe, engagement will fail”  ➖  “That’s--” Tom trailed off but the other man continued. “Those are the thoughts of holding you back not your fear of Demi not feeling the same fucking thing, for fuck sake’s she melts every time you enter the room,” he told her and noticed Tom had a serious yet confused look on his face. “You know it’s true” Jeffrey added.  ➖  “I’m more afraid of ruining everything than myself” he confessed. “I’m scared of losing, Demi. In general” he said feeling good that he finally said it out loud. “But you fucking won’t” Jeffrey replied. “Even if it’s not a say yes to the fucking dress, she would want to be with you” he continued. “Tom, man, she has the fucking spark I have when I look at Katie” he couldn’t believe he was using terms like that, but it was the only way to throw some sense into his head.  ➖ “And you’re telling me that you haven’t changed” Tom commented shaking his head, there was a smile on his lips that couldn’t be hidden. “How did we end up like this?” Tom asked with a chuckle. “I thought we had bigger balls” he commented and Jeffrey laughed. “When it comes to love, the balls fucking disappear, you become so fragile and so many feels are hitting you, you want to do the right thing but in your fucking head you think you are doing the opposite and mess things up.” “Tell me about it” Tom nodded.  “So...What the fuck we are gonna do now?” Jeffrey asked and the two men looked at each other. “Pay the bill, go to the nearest hotel so we won’t bother our housemates and wake up the next day with an awful headache, drink some black coffee, go back to our homes and...man up?” He asked while looking at him. “Sounds good” Jeffrey agreed. “I would try to text Katie but can’t see shit” he said. “Wait ➖ “ Tom said pulling out his phone and texting her himself letting her know they are together and not in a situation to go home. “Done,” Tom said after pressing send.  ➖  “How the fuck you see what you’re typing?” the man chuckled. “Ain’t that drunk...yet” Tom laughed.  “So...” Jeffrey sighed before continuing. “That was some real talk” he added. “Yeah, it hit the feels not gonna lie” he confessed.  ➖  “Fucking same” Jeffrey agreed with a nod.  “Wish Norman and Andrew were here, they would be so proud” Tom giggled.  “Or make fun of us”  ➖  “Nah” Tom replied. “They would be proud” Tom said again. “How the fuck do you know that?” Jeffrey asked. ➖ “ Because they would know tomorrow big decisions will be made. And that we won’t see shit with the same view and eyes”.
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15 Questions 15 Mutuals
I was first tagged by the kind and thoughtful @rogers-weirdo and then by my lovies @bennyblueberry and @a-time-for-legends wquite a while back and I’m so glad to finally have the time to sit down and do this, so let’s go:
(I added the keep reading cause it got a little long and I didn’t want to annoy anyone who might not be interested)
Are you named after anyone?
My first name is Faith (this is what people normally call me) but at one point in high school for a fresh start, my mom thought it would be cool to have my name tag say Raine (my second name) rather than Faith so for the whole of my high school life, everyone knew and called me as Raine rather than Faith.
Raine came from a character in a game my dad loves dearly: Final Fantasy so I was named after a video game character.
When was the last time you cried?
Two days ago, Labour day. Too long and petty of a story to tell.
Do you have kids?
Nope, I can barely take care of myself so I feel like when and if I do have children, I owe it to them to first be the best version of myself in order to be the best mother and care-taker I can be for them.
Do you use sarcasm a lot?
Yes, it’s concerning because it has developed into this instinctive coping mechanism and it comes off as me being rude so I’ve been trying to tone it down a little.
What’s the first thing you notice about people?
I think similar to Kari, @rogers-weirdo, I tend to over analyse people’s body language when I speak to them or even from a far. I notice the little things they do that may suggest their enthusiasm or lack of it. The moment I feel or sense that they’re uninterested, I find myself almost immediately finding a way to end whatever I was talking about.
Personality or one’s attitude speaks louder to me than their physical attributes so right off the bat little things that suggest about their personality or their life and what they go through are a few things I first notice.
What’s your eye color?
Dark brown.
Scary movie or happy ending?
I enjoy movies that propose a relatively more realistic ending. Happy endings are always nice and appreciated but sometimes I feel like sad endings or endings that audience didn’t necessarily want or expect is what gives these endings more of an impact to the audience.
That being said, I enjoy a specific genre of scary movies. One where the horror goes beyond the use of visually scaring the audience with mythical ghosts of creatures and instead makes use of metaphors to hint or address a sort of opinion on prevailing issues in the world. Jennifer Kent’s Babadook exemplifies this as the Babadook (the evil presence) is used as a metaphor rather than just a scary presence in the movie. I am also a massive fan of Jordan Peele’s Get Out and Us as I personally feel that both movies made a clever use of horror to get people engaged in what these films might mean or imply which then leads to opening up conversations on topics or subjects that aren’t often talked about but all the more should be discussed about. This is why I am so passionate about films as a medium. When done with meticulous passion, I believe films have the power to change the world and in many ways, they have.
Any special talents?
Apparently I have a pretty flexible thumb but that’s about it in terms of special, I guess.
Where were you born?
Manila, Philippines but I no longer live there.
What are your hobbies?
My answers are actually so similar with Kira, @rogers-weirdo, this is so cool! I’m on school break so when I’ve got ample time from not working, I find myself listening to music: Queen currently (I don’t know, some of their songs are so poetic and I really wanna know all of their songs by heart) like I’ve just been re-listening to their albums and giving it like more attention to kind of have a better understanding of it. I write a lot but they rarely ever get published anywhere, they’re all shying away in my drafts because I’m too harsh of a critic and too much of a perfectionist to be completely comfortable with publishing anything, yikes. I draw sometimes and make videos or edits.
But mostly I’ve just been trying to work a lot so I could save up for travel, yay!
Do you have any pets?
I have a hamster and I named him Papi, he’s adorable! 
What sports do you play/have played?
Figure skating? Can I count that as a sport? I was super young when I got into that so don’t ask me to do any cool stunts because chances are that i’d only make a fool out of myself. Sailing? Again, does that count? aaaaand floorball, a lamer version of Ice Hockey because my school didn't offer Ice Hockey so floorball it is. 
How tall are you?
I am 161cm and I don’t know how much that is in inches.
Favorite subject in school?
Literature and Arts
Dream Job?
Yikes, Job? I really don’t know. I don’t see myself being tied down to one job or one career per se. I would love to work in the film industry, behind the cameras or even post productions. Be a part of International tours and casts of musicals, on stage or off stage. Basically, there are a lot of jobs or things I want to try to do in my life and I don’t think I could ever hold one job for too long. As long as I get to see the world, meet and have meaningful exchange with different people of different cultures then i’ll be living the dream.
Wow, I took that way too seriously than I should have but it was really fun kind of reflecting on those questions so thank you again for everyone who tagged me, I appreciate you!
So now I tag: @tiiredtaylor @rogahhhhtaylah @allkinds-oftrash @the-bronte-angel @joemhazzello @imwaytooobsessed @luv4fandoms @roger-taylors-drumsticks @genethequeen @insannyy @allfandomicons @rogertayloriskindacool @zzucchinibread @rogmeddowstaylor1 @another-one-breaks-free
You don’t have to do these if you don’t want to, that’s cool too!
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apprenticebard · 7 years
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“Sealioning” is probably one of my least-favorite New Internet Terms, tbh. I guess it was originally meant to meant to indicate the behavior of a person who insists on trying to have debates with disinterested parties and criticizing them for not wanting to engage, which is a thing that people do sometimes and is super rude, but I mostly see it used to mean “this person is asking questions that I think are easy to find the answers to, so clearly they’re only asking for the purpose of wasting my time or pissing me off, and I am therefore justified in harshly criticizing them for either feigning ignorance or being totally apathetic and insensitive.” Which is a horrible position to default to when people ask you obvious questions!
“I’m just venting in private, it wasn’t an invitation to debate”--fine, I understand this, everybody vents at some point and it can be hard to judge how public a particular venue should be considered, especially on social media; we can quibble about whether venting within metaphorical earshot of people who might reasonably be hurt by it is a good idea or not, or whether venting about certain people or groups of people might cause harm even if the subjects never become aware of it, but it's obviously a complicated topic, and it doesn’t mean you should be piled on by people who want to debate when you’re not ready to do so.
“It’s not my job to educate you”--yes, fine, this makes sense if you are not an activist, if you don’t wish to engage in forms of activism that involve spreading information, or even if you’re an educator who isn’t on educating duty at this particular moment. No one is entitled to your time and effort in this specific matter, and you do not bear a responsibility to defend all of your views to all of the people on a consistent basis, even though eventually communication must occur if people are to learn and grow.
“This thing is obvious to me, and has been explained somewhere in the world at least once before, so if you claim it isn’t clear to you or that you want to learn more about why I believe it, you must be baiting me and acting in bad faith, and shall be mocked for doing so”--no, stop, do not pass go, do not collect two hundred dollars. Consistently reliable research is beyond a lot of people’s abilities, especially if they’ve never been to college or, through no fault of their own, live in an ideological bubble that is isolated from particular truths. It can be really hard to tell the legitimate authorities apart from weirdos with an axe to grind if you have no experience in a field. Even if it’s within their abilities, it may be really time-consuming for them, they may have no idea where to start, they may have a life outside being Right about everything and not know whether the issue is important (”the world’s getting warmer? so what?”), or they may be from a different background that makes your claim look as outlandish as a flat-earth conspiracy theory, something they shouldn’t waste their time on unless someone can give them a reason why they should. And that’s just for things that actually are obvious; topics that are more complex, where both sides make good points, are even harder to get to the bottom of.
It’s not that people never argue in bad faith; that happens all the time.  It’s that accusing people of intentionally trying to piss you off or waste your time, just because they ask questions about things that seem obvious to you, will give you a lot of false positives, will discourage people from asking questions in the future, will turn people away from your position who might otherwise have been persuaded, and is rude as heck. I’ve seen people be accused of “sealioning” for asking one question about the evidence for the gender wage gap, which IMO is not the sort of simple and obvious thing from which you can tell that your conversation partner is necessarily being unreasonable or acting in bad faith.
I don’t think anyone should be required to defend their beliefs on a constant basis. It’s OK to disengage even if your opponent isn’t hostile and does want to learn, and people who don’t respect that are being rude and, in some cases,  harmful. But we all know how easy it is to spread misinformation, so I also think that people shouldn’t be expected to amend their beliefs without getting the chance to dig through and look at all the evidence, and I realize that that can be a time-consuming process. The least we can do is remember not to assume that the apparent desire for more information is evidence of malice.
Also, the lady in the original comic was being kind of rude, and the sea lion was way more calm and polite in the face of her “I just don’t like sea lions” opinion than I would have been in the face of some guy’s “I just don’t like women” opinion. I dunno what the relative systemic power of sea lions is in this ‘verse, but criticizing the sea lion for wanting to start a dialogue with someone who disdains him for something he has no control over seems rather callous, and turning the character into a verb that gets used to mean “this person is being willfully ignorant just to piss me off and then claim they won the argument” strikes me as a slightly worrying failure of cognitive empathy. Yes, he refused to let the matter drop and insisted on following the lady into her house in order to have a debate with her, which is totally inappropriate, but I hardly think his crime was the fact that he dared to ask why someone hated him.
(Yes, I know the author has issued a clarification that sea lions are meant to stand in for people who exhibit the particular behavior of wanting to debate casual statements and refusing to let them lie, not any immutable characteristic of the sea lion, but since “I just don’t like X people” is very often not an innocuous statement, and being a sea lion is immutable in the real world, I don't think the metaphor works very well. It’s not a horrifically insensitive comic, or anything, but it seems like a bad thing to reference when trying to explain why you object to somebody asking questions about your beliefs and worldview. Especially if they’ve only asked a single question and have not done anything analogous to following you into your house.)
If this seems like a petty thing to worry about, I’ll add that I grew up in a church/school environment where questioning Facts like The Earth Is 6000 Years Old or America Is The Greatest Country In All Ways was seen as evidence of either a lack of faith or intentional malice. I’m in a different place now because I had parents who encouraged me to ask whatever questions I wanted, no matter how obvious, tedious, or disturbing, and because I eventually ran into Catholics, and Catholics consistently answered my questions instead of just warning me about hell over and over. They debated, they disagreed, they educated. They discussed things with non-Catholics without acting like they might be infected with something, or like they were afraid that a little investigation might cause their worldview to come crashing down. They sought the truth, and delighted in all those who came to them for help in seeking it.
So yeah, mocking people for not knowing stuff you know is rude, and I think we should try not to be rude. But refusing to tolerate questions and debate in general is dangerous, both to your movement and to the individual people in it. And yeah, as I said, you don’t have a responsibility to debate with people or educate them at any given moment. Maybe not ever, if debating is just not your thing and you think there are better ways for you to use your time. I’m not that good at debate either, honestly! Constructive and honest debate is hard! There’s no shame in saying that you’re not able or willing to answer someone’s questions, unless you have some particular obligation to that person. But mocking, belittling, or punishing people for having questions, for seeking debate, for trying to do the things one does when one wants to understand and lacks the necessary equipment to do so--that is poison to any community, and is most toxic of all to a community that is trying to change the hearts and minds of the people around them.
TLDR: Refusing to respect people’s boundaries and leave them alone when asked is bad. Asking people questions is not in itself bad, even though people don’t generally have an obligation to answer. These behaviors should not be conflated.
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donnerpartyofone · 7 years
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don’t bother!
if i could change one thing about myself, worrying about what other people think would be pretty high on my list. i need to clarify that i don’t worry about what other people think OF ME, or at least, not in a way that preoccupies me or makes me feel compelled to try to trick people into liking me, or prove myself to an audience. the thing i worry about is just literally What People Think, how they came to conclusions that i think are absurd, and why they insist upon these conclusions. like long-time readers are certainly aware of (if not exhausted by) the fact that when i get rude or crazy anonymous asks, i don’t worry about the content of what they say (you’re ugly! you’re stupid! i assume that you like certain politicians, so here’s a bunch of pulpy apocrypha about how they’re the antichrist!), but i do worry about why they’re saying them. like does someone who tells me i’m busted really think that i’ll be sad when i find out that some bored faceless teenager doesn’t want to have sex with me? do nazi trolls really think that, by loading up my ask box with insulting fact-free vitriol about my naive pro-immigrant ideas, they will cause me to change my politics and my life and thereafter work toward building what they think is a safer, stronger country? i don’t really care about WHAT any of these types of assholes say, but i have to concede that i start spinning out on how anyone could possibly think that their specific behaviors are anything other than completely pointless and a poor reflection on themselves and people like them. sometimes i’ll post a reply addressing the anon with “literally what did you expect to happen when you asked me this. this is not a rhetorical question, i genuinely want you to describe to me what you thought the consequences would be, i won’t even fight with you.” they never respond. and of course, i know intellectually that there are no imagined consequences, there’s just a juvenile urge to shout at strangers, any strangers, for any reason, out of boredom and a felt lack of efficacy in real life. but my dumbass brain can’t be stopped from its calculations, from trying to imagine a sound motivation that would make ME shout at a stranger for no reason, what gain could possibly be had even if it’s only at the end of a one in a million chance.
anyway, acting insulting and superior is one thing, but i have this same baffled reaction to strangers who reach out to me to try to get me to agree with some feeling that they personally have, that i’ve already come out against for my own independent reasons. these kinds of reactions are, perhaps oddly, usually rooted in much less important issues than body image or politics or other such things that activate trolls. when someone i’ve never even heard of comes to me for personal validation, it’s usually because i’ve preemptively and for my own entertainment hated on their favorite band or show or movie. i usually carry out said hating with great attention to detail, explaining precisely how i evaluated, say, a movie’s script, and its imagery, and its direction, and its apparent message, and etc; while one might not agree with my assessment, there’s usually no room left to wonder how and why i came to my conclusion. yet, i still get these desperate characters on my virtual doorstep begging me to take it back in this “please like me” tone.
this is why i’m usually affronted into apoplexy when i launch one of these critical diatribes and i still get some clingy weirdo replying on my post about “yay, i love this movie!” when i first started writing about movies on tumblr, i got a stream of anonymous responses from an unhinged-sounding individual who, instead of engaging me in a logical argument like “A’s performance was bad, but can’t one say that this movie isn’t principally about the human factor” or “it’s true that the script didn’t make any sense, but i felt this was more of a style piece”...instead of anything so conversational, the guy would just pop his own reviews into my asks, like “this (m. night shyamalan movie you just slammed) was awesome! the story and the actors were so good. me and my wife loved it!” (you? your wife?? am i supposed to know you guys???) when i refused to answer any of his messages with more than a “i guess some anonymous stranger enjoyed one of the movies (that i just vivisected out of existence)”, he changed gears and slung a bunch of mud at me about what a nasty cunt i am for refusing to acknowledge and consider his opinions, and if i’m on the internet then i should be forced to expect that i’m going to have to hear from dissenting voices and everything. i think that’s one thing people don’t get, actually: no i’m not. i definitely shouldn’t be SURPRISED when people pick fights with me about public statements, but i’m in no way obligated to give a shit. saying things in a publicly-accessible fashion does not automatically transform my monologues into dialogs, and having a blog does not make me a civil servant. 
it’s pretty obvious that anyone who is inclined to send these kinds of messages is suffering from some crippling insecurity the likes of which i can only imagine. when i’m talking about something i like, and some grinch butts in that they HATE my precious subject of adoration, i feel hurt and annoyed, sure. but i can’t imagine what my life would be like if, every time my dash showed me a post from someone saying something shitty about my favorite X, i felt so personally attacked that i needed to raise my voice and get this perfect stranger to recant their for-their-own-pleasure statements. if i needed to “make peace” with every single nobody who, somewhere in the universe, didn’t like my thing, i mean, i’d have to quit my job, i’d never have time to sleep again. and what’s more, i can’t imagine what i’d gain if i were really able to get this weird form of apology from someone i don’t even know or have to know; a feeling of safety perhaps, like there’s no one left lurking around any future dark corner to meaninglessly disagree with the minutiae of my life? a feeling of being approved-of, even by people who i don’t know even know enough to approve of myself? what IS this shit? recently on another blog i posted something mean about an absolute broad-side-of-a-barn turkey, and some nervous little so-and-so had to reply to the tune of “i actually liked this movie. i mean this is a good review, but like, i liked this movie.” obviously at least part of this was well-meaning, and this unknown individual has no impact on my life, but my stupid omnivorous hyperactive brain CAN’T STOP trying to cook up viable reasons that another human being would address me this way, without even a dialectic response to the actual accusations i levied, just their little FEELINGS, like LITERALLY WHAT WAS SUPPOSED TO HAPPEN HERE SIR.
i have no idea why i’m like this. i guess there’s just some tyrannical fascist deep within me, pulling the strings so i leap to life every time i think someone is ABSOLUTELY WRONG and/or DOES NOT HAVE A REASON TO SPEAK. you’d think that now i’d have a moment of lucidity where i realize that this is EXACTLY WHAT PEOPLE ARE THINKING when they troll me, or anybody, but unfortunately trolling is covered by my NO REASON TO SPEAK prohibition, so i can’t find a peaceful conclusion this way. the “REASON” part is definitely the most important issue for me, as i can���t even stay at rest when i know for sure someone is wrong. the trigger for all this mindless ire: i posted a music video directed by funnyman eric wareheim, and noted that i found one actor so moving that i was able to ignore the aggressive scatalogical sports-are-gay joke that comprised the entire rest of the video, which is surely supposed to be funny. someone unknown to me replied, “i don’t think it is supposed to be funny, or else the actor didn’t get the memo.” i had a gut feeling that this person simply wanted to take an opportunity to say “didn’t get the memo”, as it gave them some personal sensation of articulate haughtiness...but i also stupidly really let it bother me that they were unable to acknowledge the excessively ludicrous water sports gag that permeates the video as “funny”, even while the video is directed by an established comedian. this is a case where i know for a fact that i’m right, and i have no reason to care about the person replying, and yet my idiotic mind keeps going, WHY WOULD YOU THINK THIS, HOW COULD YOU THINK THIS, I’M ALREADY SURE YOU’RE WRONG BUT I WANT YOU TO DESCRIBE YOUR MENTAL PROCESSES TO ME IN EXCRUCIATING DETAIL UNTIL YOU EITHER ADMIT THAT YOU’RE WRONG, OR MAKE ME UNDERSTAND THE MECHANISM OF YOUR LOGIC ON SUCH A PROFOUND LEVEL THAT I NEVER WONDER ABOUT IT EVER AGAIN.
the only things i can really say for myself here are that a) i definitely consider it a personal defect that i have these ruminations, and b) i at least don’t allow myself to lash out at actual people who behave this way, since i have at least the modicum of intelligence and decency necessary to understand that such an argument wouldn’t get me the slightest satisfaction. just the mental grind is a big problem for me though, and i definitely need to come up with some sort of coping mechanism so i can reroute all this energy into stuff that actually matters--even if the “stuff that matters” is just the delicious experience of, however intermittently, having nothing to worry about.
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mianaac-blog · 5 years
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• Shrink enlarged pores and keep apparent, young-hunting skin by routinely making use of fresh new orange juice on your skin for a couple of minutes. It can heal concerns like dark spots, pimples, and wrinkles as well. You should often notice that yogurt provides you with that cooling comforting feeling when utilized, that’s since it has that anti-inflammatory agent. Aloe Vera Gel with at least 90% pure aloe barbadensis leaf juice in it really is great for sunburned or irritated skin. Aloe vera is known for its healing Homes and might do miracles with the skin. We received’t definitely suggest you keep the egg whites and use it in your face afterwards. It is best to work with a contemporary just one for every software. Orange peel powder is Utilized in a number of skincare recipes to manage acne by drying it out and being a scrubbing agent to Carefully get rid of worn-out skin cells and thus open up clogged pores and address blackheads. What's more, it helps rid the skin from extra oil, additional mitigating the chance of acne and imparting a nutritious glow to the face rather. You should utilize this to streamline signing up for, or signing in in your Hubpages account. No details is shared with Facebook Unless of course you engage with this particular function. (Privacy Coverage) Around mash an overripe banana and mix in three tablespoons of sugar and ¼ tablespoon of the favorite essential oil. Oats not merely nourishes skin of every kind and also absorbs surplus sebum from within your pores as it truly is an absorbent. This acne-fighting mask offers nourishing, exfoliating and cleaning Gains to skin. As this mask could possibly get messy, It will be a smart idea to tie or pin your hair back again. You may additionally want to take into consideration draping a towel around your chest and shoulders to protect your clothes. For starters, mix fuller’s earth along with the orange peel inside of a bowl of their existing native state. Now, add the freshly squeezed juice to generate a paste on the three. Upon getting a thick paste, incorporate some drops with the vital orange oil to it. Skin exfoliation mask, the yogurt will help remove lifeless skin, lighten and brighten skin, gets rid of darkish places and almost stops ageing. The Homes of yogurt are many and when used in this combination, it’s positive to give you Added benefits a lot better than a readymade mask. Do you want the best of science-backed overall health & nourishment facts with your inbox? If yes, please share your email to subscribe. But Will not be afraid to also use an acne merchandise if you want it. Sometimes the acne will not go away completely by 'purely natural' implies whatever you are doing, particularly if you're youthful, due to the fact your hormones can just be far too from balance at that age. You can but it really's suggested which you utilize a darkly colored glass bottle, not plastic, for purity. Undoubtedly use inside a few days since the oil Attributes will reduce with time and heat.
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It’s rich n antioxidants and can help your skin to have smoother and far better. If you wish for more youthful wanting, healthy skin, then in place of an apply change to an orange daily. Within a bowl, choose some orange peel powder, sugar and almond oil. Ensure the amount of sugar is equal on the peel powder and in this article you might have an uncomplicated recipe to a lovely smelling lip balm that’s productive and straightforward to help make. You should definitely Assemble your hair away from the face in advance of making use of this mask. Put on a headband or plastic shower cap to circumvent the mixture from going on your hair. For Highly developed Dermatology, that affiliation incorporates collaboration in developing, preserving, and funding This website. For https://twitter.com/steptoremedies/status/1087109036632391680 , the affiliation features that we generate a portion of the proceeds on revenue of Formulyst products that are acquired by means of our website as A part of our affiliate partnership. The relationships with Highly developed Dermatology and Formulyst could impact how goods are reviewed and rated on the internet site. Banana face masks are both nourishing and moisturizing and specifically great for dry, growing old and mix skin. Mash up a banana and spread it in your face or use the recipes underneath to build masks formulated for your skin sort. Do you need to do one thing Strange like rubbing something throughout your face before a day (or a little something important), too? Or even you've A different funny ritual? I’d appreciate to hear about it! Go away me a remark and allow me to know so I'm sure I’m not the only weirdo who does these things I feel I will require to interchange the coconut oil with another thing (possibly argan – I have many that). Coconut oil is actually on the list of oils that is certainly a lot more most likely for people have sensitivities to when applied within the face. Combine the egg white and lemon juice. Employing a fork, promptly whisk the two elements till the egg white gets to be foamy and frothy. If you live around a ShopRite, they may have aloe leaves. The a single I head to does. Entire Foods is an additional That may carry them, but they are often genuinely expensive. Never be afraid of fats, but Be certain that They can be the good form. Olive oil consists of monounsaturated fatty acids, which might assistance maintain your skin hunting youthful. This could avoid it from finding sticky. To shield your apparel, take into account draping a towel about your upper body and shoulders. The combination can it be preserved in the refrigerator, And the way repeatedly really should a person use an entire white egg mixed with honey and lemon?? Many thanks Be aware: Should your skin is delicate, you would like further mindful of lemon juice mainly because citric acid in these fruits can cause acid burn off. No, because it has far too much oil in it. The straightforward mask works because the lemon juice acts being an astringent, while the honey should help clear out the acne-triggering germs. Thanks! Yes No Not Helpful fourteen Handy 46
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When you are the sort of person that can’t be bothered Normally making your individual residence manufactured masks then you could have an interest in these egg white based mostly products which are full of fantastic components. I love a great lip balm yr-spherical, but especially in the chilly months when my lips can chap. So envision my surprise Once i learned you can make your own applying beeswax, almond oil, honey and a piece of aged lipstick. Our partners use cookies to be sure we tell you about marketing which is pertinent to you. Should you proceed with out changing your configurations, we will suppose that you'll be satisfied to receive all cookies on Boldsky Web site. Having said that, you are able to modify your cookie configurations Anytime. Find out more "I love some actually uncomplicated strategy to acquire care the skin by Do-it-yourself, mainly because I'm a newbie in caring for skin." KB Kathryn Bernardo Some assert this mask gets rid of darkish circles. So I have diluted this mask with drinking water and used it flippantly below my eyes. It did make the under eyes appear a little less dark. "The best way to just take care of my skin in depth helped. Also the way to Be careful for my each day eating plan. I think These are classified as the essential items."..." more MN My Hanh Nguyen Thi "I know that everything below will work. I'm hoping for the top! Thanks much!" AA Abhishek Arora Rub the mask into your face, utilizing your clean fingers. If essential utilize a second coat for making the elements penetrate deep into skin pores. Await 10-quarter-hour and wash your face with lukewarm water without having making use of any soap this time. You'll cheer up viewing your glowing face. Voila! Go away it on for about 15 minutes after which clean it off with warm water. Dry your face which has a cleanse, gentle towel and then use some moisturizer. Do this a few times a week, although not over that. This is a great mask If the skin is a little irritated or blotchy. It works by combining the egg white with honey and yoghurt. Can you combine baking soda, turmeric, yogurt, and orange juice Along with the banana and obtain the benefits all in one to the wrinkle and acne masks? Also, If you're emotion further generous remember to leave some encouraging suggestions during the comments area at the bottom on the webpage. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9-zcutZvnc like acquiring opinions from guests. It will eventually persuade me to write far more organic remedies which can be low-priced and efficient! Hey Wasifa! Just examine your short article to confirm that fast coffee may be used rather than grounds. Hardly ever made use of immediate in advance of, nevertheless it’s all I’ve got at this time. Phew what a reduction! Approach: Have a ripe banana and mash it using a spoon or possibly a fork within a bowl until it kinds a smooth lump totally free pulp. Add one/2 tsp. of baking soda and one/2 tsp. of turmeric powder and blend the substances extensively. If you feel the combination is simply too thick to apply, insert just a little drinking water.
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Hello. Give your email id from the subscription box and click on on Go / Subscibe. E-mail might be despatched for you. Settle for it and sweetness recommendations will likely be sent to the email id often. It is best to take into account your perfume bottles no a lot less than statement items, and store them away from heat and light-weight to lengthen their shelf everyday living to protect their scent and high-quality. […] The ideal face mask for acne can’t be bought at a dear Section shop. The truth is, it only has one ingredient and it’s almost certainly currently in the pantry! It’s one among my private favorites: the Uncooked honey mask. I'm acquiring pimples for one yr i utilised several but almost nothing labored .can you suggest me through the use of pimples and marks obtained by them Include the honey for the egg white and lemon juice, and mix every little thing all over again. You will require ½ tablespoon of honey. Be sure that it's the translucent, runny variety. Honey is antibacterial and functions to be a normal antiseptic. It is also moisturizing and assists replenish the skin.[three] Brown sugar is an excellent skin-exfoliator. It can help slough off lifeless skin cells within the outer layer with the skin. This permits space For brand new wholesome skin cells to regenerate and performance properly. It may even deep cleanse your skin, taking away grime and germs from in just skin pores and protecting against additional breakouts. If you say orange juice- which 1-fresh new orange juice that we make or one particular in a carton that we acquire from shops? Thanks for your suggest. I've genuinely applied the house cure like you stated but it surely darkens my face. i much like the naturally property remedy because it has no chemical component within but i dont want my face being dim. 2. Lemon juice is electricity packed with the many goodness of vitamin C and is very good for oily skin. It clears blackheads and whiteheads and in addition prevents new breakouts. It clears current acne too and lightens complexion in excess of a stretch of time with regular use. Get an index of vital oils that function for all skin styles. Not all crucial oils get the job done for all skin kinds. Some may perhaps burn off or hurt delicate skin, as an example. Of course, You should use banana with orange peel powder. For improved final results incorporate in complete cream milk also and create a thick paste. Apply this mask on the complete face, staying away from eye place and leave it about half an hour. Then gently eliminate it with heat h2o (don’t rub your face as it may possibly irritate your skin). Just how long will it consider to wash yout face from acne working with banana face mask? Could it be Alright to implement leftover banana mixture? Get ready with the mask by washing your face and tying your hair again. Use https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6-5zHK5TVc drinking water to aid open up up your pores. If you are sporting makeup, you will need to take it off working with make-up remover. I under no circumstances knew a banana could be so functional during the various ways You may use it. Thank you. Voted up.
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In order for you a little bit of mask, probably try a few tablespoons. If you would like make some to work with for afterwards, use a couple of cups. Be sure you use the suitable level of honey, so it isn't much too dry or too watery. Thanks! Indeed No Not Helpful 0 Valuable four Increase brown sugar to wished-for thickness. Simply how https://www.pinterest.com/pin/722616702689546927 add will count all on your own tastes. If you want the paste to generally be thicker, incorporate much more sugar; for your lighter, runnier exfoliating paste, add considerably less sugar. I have been meaning to pamper myself for a while, And that i believe a facial mask is the way in which to go. more info from stepto remedies 'm surely excited to test these, Specifically since they all use low-cost things from the fridge or cabinet. [thirty] Some professionals endorse averting lemon juice all with each other, as These are acidic and might irritate skin by disrupting the skin’s pure pH equilibrium. Safer alternatives incorporate pineapple or papaya blended with simple unsweetened yogurt.[31] Some specialists warn in opposition to applying sugar to exfoliate skin, as it can result in compact tears as part of your skin, producing your skin rough, dry, and flakey in the long run.[32] Other industry experts endorse against sugar and assert that it truly hastens ageing by binding to proteins for instance collagen.[33] This homemade coffee scrub and mask sloughs away lifeless skin cells, deeply nourishes my skin and leaves me having a radiant, glowing complexion. It tends to make my face so smooth and brilliant. It’s the best! • Provide a healthful glow towards your skin by mixing 3 tablespoons of orange juice in fifty percent a cup of natural honey and smearing this Remedy on to your face and neck for 20-twenty five minutes.   Dermatologists like baking soda as it’s both anti-inflammatory and antibacterial. Mix it with exfoliating lemon juice and calming honey and you have a mild but successful mask to assist reduce acne. Hello! Healthmunsta, I thank you for sharing this informative article about egg white face mask. Once i was in highschool, I had a teacher who informed me that she takes advantage of egg white and milk combination for her face mask. You need to use any that works perfectly for you, however, if you use olive or coconut oil while in the mask and then use an oil infused moisturizer, it could induce breakouts In case you have oily or mixture skin. 1. Pull your hair back that has a head band to stop hairs from getting trapped while in the mask; it’s really sticky! These masks are great for an at-dwelling facial. Start with https://www.wikihow.com/Have-a-Good-Face-Care-Routine and just before implementing the mask, lay a heat, moist wash fabric on your face to open up up your pores. Soon after rinsing from the mask, wash your face with cold drinking water or make use of a toner to shut the pores. Then implement https://www.wikihow.com/Make-All-Natural-Face-Masks . Clean your face with a mild cleaning soap and pat it dry using a tender towel. Working with clear fingers, rub the mask into your face. Use the mask in a rather thick layer and continue to keep it on for 10 to 15 minutes to ensure it may possibly soak in. Nourish https://twitter.com/steptoremedies/status/1087123555727405058 with honey and cooked oatmeal. Cook two tablespoons of oatmeal, then stir in one tablespoon of honey. Let the mask cool to space temperature, then utilize it to your face. She genuinely features a infant face but I suppose the face mask aided. I need to attempt a number of your recipes. Thanks for sharing. It is a great hub. I voted and shared.
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Honey by itself can be used to be a mask and is particularly efficient in curing acne by cleaning your pores rather than letting microbes mature, as a consequence of its antimicrobial Qualities. Additionally, the waxy Component of honey helps to continue to keep the skin gentle, clean and glowing. Cucumbers can also be good. They are incredibly good for you possibly you eat them or introduce them in the elegance procedure schedule. This amazing mask is rather successful in having rid of extra face oils. Should you have dry skin, remember to chorus from utilizing this drying and tightening face mask. As a substitute, Check out an egg yolk face mask recipe. You may want to give this a test Primarily mainly because I seen in the image you use your complete neck for that combination. It lessens the prospect for a mess. What a lot better than receiving some great benefits of exfoliation and comforting in one face mask? Very well, the Oatmeal and banana face mask may be the a single which offers you scrubbing and smoothening outcome concurrently. We use cookies making sure that we provde the best knowledge on our Web site. In the event you proceed to use This great site we will think that you are satisfied with it.Alright You can do the egg white facial as component of the weekly skin maintenance regime. For face masks specific to stopping excessively oily skin, check out this hub as a substitute: ... -When you rinse your face or other overall body components following implementing these masks, tend not to use any sort of cleaning soap. In home remedies via steptoremedies , soap is not really advised for your treatment method of acne, because the trouble goes far further than basic Dust or oil. Also, Should you be sensation excess generous make sure you leave some encouraging suggestions from the remarks part at The underside from the page. I like getting feed-back from website visitors. It will inspire me to write down additional pure treatments which might be inexpensive and productive! This mask by itself received’t do away with the acne episodes. You've got to try this mask in addition to other home-treatment. Combine perfectly using a motorized blender and utilize a cosmetic brush to use this egg white face mask on the skin. She is an award profitable dermatologist for remarkable contribution in the field of dermatology. Aside from dermatology, she is a experienced cosmetologist from renowned Harley Road, London. She has worked with a lot of the effectively-founded United kingdom dermatology institutes with exposure generally and specialised dermatology for 8 several years. Her medical skills involves acne procedure, facial rejuvenation and different characteristics of cosmetic dermatology. Continue to keep the mask aside for 50 percent an hour or so. Last but not least, utilize it on the face and neck and rinse it off with heat h2o following 20 minutes. Observe up that has a toner and moisturizer.   In order for you a mask for your personal whole face, then three to 4 tablespoons of cinnamon powder could well be sufficient, and you should definitely have sufficient honey to generate a unfastened paste with the cinnamon powder.
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How it really works: Avocado is sweet for hydration and it exfoliates and cleans up your pores. Banana Then again aid lowering ageing signs. Repeat as wanted. Most authorities propose versus exfoliating more than twice a week. When you've got a lot of blackheads, you are able to just apply this mixture on the places where you have blackheads. Add brown sugar to ideal thickness. Simply how much brown sugar you add will depend all on your own preferences. If you prefer the paste being thicker, incorporate extra sugar; for just a lighter, runnier exfoliating paste, incorporate a lot less sugar. But this however raises the question: Why the face mask as opposed to taking in your favorite fruit? Dr. Boling points out, “Most nutrients are sent to the skin by way of the bloodstream, but some can be utilized topically. On the other hand, the best layer of your skin — known as the stratum corneum — is manufactured up of dead skin cells (about fifteen – 20 levels) and acts as being a barrier to safeguard the fundamental skin from an infection and harmful chemical compounds. Incorporate the lemon juice and honey, and use the combination towards your face. Allow it to take a seat for twenty-thirty minutes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZc1mq7eayQ exfoliates your skin, brightens dark places and fades scars. Implement the combination towards your face. Make use of your fingers to Carefully massage the mixture into your face. It’s crucial to be Mild or else you could possibly cause the skin of the face to become irritated, which may lead to breakouts. "My face essential a little help with moisturizing, and this helped me with that. " Rated this short article: I have extremely oily skin and a few open up pores on nose and chiks.so what i do for lowering these open up pores as quickly as possible For your acne and pimple difficulties research This page. This website has most effective therapies for acne and pimple issues: No HTML is authorized in comments, but URLs will probably be hyperlinked. Responses are usually not for selling your articles or other web-sites. You may use any that actually works properly to suit your needs, however, if you employ olive or coconut oil within the mask and then use an oil infused moisturizer, it could cause breakouts When you've got oily or mix skin. Many thanks a great deal Chandni on your brief replies. Allah bless you enormously! I used to be going to use citric acid since it will lessen the ph stage. That’s since the position of cinnamon is to wash your skin from beneath, it delivers out each of the microbes along with your skin can get way more acne firstly mainly because it is finding rid of everything beneath but following that your skin will appear fantastic–it works similar to Proactive, it cleans almost everything beneath advertisement maintains that cleanliness You should use this moisturizing mask quite a few occasions per week in the event you’d like. It’s quite Mild on this skin.
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For hundreds of years, folks have been working with honey masks for a remedy for acne and for curing other marks, scars, spots, and blemishes. There is certainly not just 1 recipe for your honey mask that treats acne, but relatively, it might be comprised of distinctive mixtures of herbs and various substances. Utilize the mask around your face and wait 20 minutes. Clean it off applying lukewarm drinking water, then Carefully pat your face dry with a tender, clean up towel.[22] Take into account incorporating a squeeze of lemon juice to brighten your skin or lessen acne. A effectively organized and neatly prepared hub :). I am tempted to try, but I've undesirable allergy symptoms, perhaps I can perform a location check. Thanks for sharing. My daughter has been using a honey mask and she enjoys how it helps make her skin feel moisturized. I do think I would like a elegance working day After i Do that, also! No HTML is allowed in feedback, but URLs will likely be hyperlinked. Opinions will not be for selling your content or other sites. Meditate. That is an ancient apply that's been all-around for hundreds of years—and permanently reason! Lots of people discover that it can help them crystal clear their minds and unwind. Try this very effortless and really helpful solution to deep cleanse your skin and reveal a glowing complexion! This mask may perhaps look rather Odd on This great site designed for natural products, but employing Aspirin – Honey Mask for managing acne is likewise an effective and straightforward Resolution. It is the weakest finger and will not likely extend the fragile skin beneath your eyes as much. Stretching skin excessive may end up in wrinkles. Thanks on your report. I similar to the way. You defined the honey mask Guidance. Your mask is simple to produce. I am going to attempt it in my next spa treatment method. I love it. Mister healmunsta. You may use this to streamline signing up for, or signing in for your Hubpages account. No info is shared with Facebook Until you have interaction with this particular characteristic. (Privacy Plan) They are really attention-grabbing honey masks. I used to do honey and yogurt years back and it worked wonderful with my skin. I'll be sharing this great hub and passing it along! To implement orange peel powder being a purely natural cleanser, combine it with a little bit h2o to make a paste. Utilize it in your skin and go away it on until eventually it dries fully. Ultimately, rinse it off with lukewarm drinking water. Availability: Despite the fact that most of the substances Employed in the masks we spelled out are available (except Tea Tree Crucial Oil and Kelp), there might be diverse levels of availability in numerous aspects of the entire world. That staying said, honey is often readily available in virtually every foodstuff retailer or grocer.
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Tdas Face mask for dust air pollution for guys Girls Little ones bicycle bikers air anti pollution dustproof mask washable reusable (Navy Blue) If you can get the mask as part of your eyes, It's going to be pretty irritating. Should you ingest it, the raw egg from the mask could potentially cause food stuff poisoning. Movie Team Tested wikiHow is actually a wiki similar to Wikipedia, which means that many of our articles or blog posts are published collaboratively. To make this informative article, eighty four persons, some anonymous, worked to edit and boost it with time. As this mask will get messy, It will be a smart idea to tie or pin your hair back again. You might also want to look at draping a towel around your chest and shoulders to protect your apparel. how often should I take advantage of this mask to find out outcomes but i also dont want to damage my skin by utilizing to Substantially if tht makes sense Skin care consists of additional than just cleansing it and applying lotion. In addition, it consists of possessing a wholesome diet plan, receiving sufficient slumber and exercise, and running pressure concentrations. Your special skin type may additionally establish any additional treatments also, for instance employing exfoliating scrubs or moisturizing masks. Now, that is a mouth watering face pack you need to definitely consider. Coffee and cocoa are both rich in antioxidants and work on destruction finished by totally free radicals. Do not be afraid to use makeup, but get it done with care. Use make-up that may be appropriate for your skin type, and remove it prior to about to sleep to avoid breakouts. Clean the mask off and pat your face dry. Use lukewarm water and splash it on to your face. Gently wash the mask off and avoid scrubbing your face way too hard. Make use of a smooth, clean towel to pat your face dry. Merely unfold the oil in excess of your skin after a bath or shower, the same as you should with normal lotion or entire body butter. Usually read the label to ensure that the oil you might be getting is pure and not blended in with other oils. The smartest thing about coffee is that they have lots of anti-oxidants and operate versus cost-free radical injury. It does an entire great deal of excellent to puffy eyes, lowering them considerably. Coffee also is a good exfoliator, can lower inflammation and redness, and also can take out tan when combined with other potent elements. Because it has an awesome aroma, it soothes and calms and face packs manufactured away from coffee will provide you with great effects concerning crystal clear, exfoliated, sleek skin. Here are several recipes that you should definitely check out. Consider my skin During this photo…It is possible to see the difference it tends to make following the 1st use. Here's how my face seems just after utilizing this mask… I am not sporting virtually any makeup right here, just moisturizer. Report SummaryX To create an egg facial mask, commence by cracking an egg and separating the egg white and also the yolk. Then, discard the yolk and increase a pair teaspoons of lemon juice along with a 50 % teaspoon of honey for the egg white. 1. As by now stated, orange juice is rich in ascorbic acid written content and deep cleanses the skin completely. It lightens existing acne location and blemishes. Orange juice also brightens complexion and retains in Look at too much oil secretion.
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Combining egg whites with orange juice and natural turmeric powder would make a extremely effective mask for skin lightening and brightening. really should i use lemon juice cuz when my mom made use of lemon on her face when she awoke her face was completly burnt she obtained laser to get rid of burnt skin so is it genuinely gonna harm or i should really increase in the amount Inuit groups differ commonly and do not share a common mythology or language. Not shockingly their mask traditions may also be typically diverse, While their masks are sometimes built from driftwood, animal skins, bones, and feathers. See also: Masks among Eskimo peoples Skin purists believe tap drinking water is bad in your skin as it includes harsh minerals and additives like fluoride and chlorine. How often need to i use this mask, i intended the main mask and may i utilize a toner on my face following employing the very first mask. An egg white mask is made out of raw eggs which have had their yolks taken out. After the eggs are divided, the egg whites are blended into a frothy foam after which spread more than the skin with the face till they dry. This is The 1st time I have read about egg whites as face masks. I locate the recommendations regarding how to use these genuinely handy. Make use of a ripe avocado so that it's easier to mash it into a lump-free paste. You can also freeze, then thaw it in advance of mashing to produce matters much easier. When you have a blender, utilize it in lieu of a fork to rapidly and efficiently Mix the avocado right into a lump-free of charge puree. [three] One German author claims the word "mask" is at first derived with the Spanish más que la cara (actually, "much more than the face" or "added face"), which advanced to "máscara", whilst the Arabic "maskharat" - referring to the buffoonery which is possible only by disguising the face - could well be based on these Spanish roots.[4] Other similar types are Hebrew masecha= "mask"; Arabic maskhara مَسْخَرَ = "he ridiculed, he mocked", masakha مَسَخَ = "he transfomed" (transitive). Heritage Uncooked honey was prized for its healing Attributes in historical civilizations. In Egyptian And Ayurvedic traditions, honey was made use of to treat skin wounds and Ailments (go through more details on The traditional utilizes of honey listed here). . "As we grow old, it breaks down, building traces and large pores." Skincare industry experts disagree on all kinds of issues, but A lot of them take into consideration retinoids to be a miracle skin saver. Your skin will sense sleek and comfortable straight away, but it could have a several applications to notice a real variance in scars and places. Above several weeks and months, You might even see a placing change in the looks of your respective skin. Include the dairy item and stir until eventually a sleek paste sorts. You can use a lot less dairy if you like a thicker paste. Any use of this information and facts is in the consumer’s discretion. For health and fitness worries or emergencies and medicine modifications, make sure you check with a healthcare Skilled.
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Hello I manufactured the face mask but experienced not honey so just built it with egg and lemon I fell asleep and experienced it on most of the night time After i perform up and squandered it off my face was sore and crimson Have you ever any guidelines be sure to This tends to decrease redness and soothe any soreness. In case you have aloe vera gel or glycerin, you can use that in addition, as these both have relaxing Homes much too. Author Info This simple banana face mask takes advantage of turmeric and baking soda that can assist you get glowing skin and minimize pimples and blemishes. Continue to be acne-free with normal application. Gently pat your skin dry with a towel. This applies to both the skin on your face an on One's body. It could be even better to depart your skin a little bit damp. In this manner, your skin can soak up the surplus moisture and re-hydrate itself.[2] If the mask has dried up in a few spots and trapped on your skin, you should ensure you don't tug on your own skin even though washing it out. Carefully therapeutic massage the region with h2o right up until the mask loosens up and offers way. Skip the recent water when bathing or showering, and use lukewarm drinking water rather. Warm h2o can really feel stress-free, but it really may also strip your skin of its purely natural oils. I am Do-it-yourself pursuer and therefore continue to keep making an attempt purely natural points to get rid of unpleasant conditions. You'll be impressed to understand about the treasure mom earth has And the way it can help us enhance our wellbeing. Join me in the journey which consider you closer to character and preserve you healthy. The ingredients you may need are standard and common in almost any kitchen area. Grab a container by which to mix all the things, just like a cup; a spoon; a bit h2o; and what remains after generating your early morning coffee. I'm wondering what my Duchess will think about everything scrumptious egg on my face. Duchess is my stunning cat. In the following paragraphs, I share 18 amazing employs for basic components you will find inside the kitchen area. Make your personal infant wipes, have a recipe to get a lip scrub, give you a steam that has a teapot plus more. After implementing face packs you may often use ice cubes wrapped inside a towel to therapeutic massage your skin. This tends to close up opened pores and prevent Dust and pollution from producing their way in. Coffee includes antioxidants that might help in taking away the useless skin cells and brightening the skin. The anti-ageing Houses of coffee also assist in firming the skin which is able to make you search younger. During this post, you will also come across vital tips on creating and making use of banana face masks. Now let's check out 3 face masks that can advantage your skin in means pricey chemical-laden cosmetic creams cannot.
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I used to be doing a little study on utilizing honey for acne, And that i came across this short article. Right here’s a fascinating quote: Spread the orange peels in a very tray and location them in a place that receives plenty of sunshine. Leave them there till They may be comprehensively dried—this commonly usually takes one to 2 days, but will take up to 5 in chilly, cloudy climate. I attempted it yesternight …… The final results were remarkable …… My face was truely glowy glowy ……. I applied the rice powder wnich i have grinded myself…. It's a bit of gritty structure which gave a wonderfull scrubbing xperience ….. Totaly in enjoy with the final results….. *Thankyou* *thankyou* Gently exfoliates and scrubs skin clean. Absorbs and eliminates impurities and Filth through the skin’s surface. Any use of this facts is at the consumer’s discretion. For health considerations or emergencies and medication adjustments, make sure you consult a healthcare Skilled. Well, the oily skin and acne have already been a hassle for a huge great deal of the men and women given that ages. None has ever compensated A lot interest around the indigenous home made tactics to suppress this unavoidable trouble and so, Here's the put up giving straightforward tips on how to curb the oily skin and acne with the usage of orange peel face mask. Here's recipes for the highest three face masks for acne. Ensure you eliminate all makeup and clean your face comprehensively just before applying these normal face packs. Cleaning your face assists unclog pores and makes it possible for the masks to penetrate deep into your skin. Attempt some respiration workouts. This may pressure your intellect to concentrate on the exercise and should help you fail to remember regardless of what it is actually that's stressing you out. Hope you all are during the pink of one's health and fitness and enjoying this wonderful spring time. Nowadays morning, I'd orange marmalade and orange sandwich…oops veg sandwich in my breakfast. The potassium in orange peel hydrates the withered dehydrated skin. Application of the mask also helps you to lock in moisture during the skin. Milk pulls out the surplus oils with the clogged pores and hydrates and nourishes the skin. Here's 5 residence therapies for dry skin that get the job done. To apply, spread the paste around the face which has a word of warning. Go away the paste as it can be for twenty-half-hour till the mask thickens right into a thick coat to the face. Let it dry for this meantime and now wash it off. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/722616702689372461 ’m trying the honey and cinnamon one right now (my face looks like I just smeared goopy foundation that is definitely like, 50 shades darker than my skin coloration xD). I used to be also generating environmentally friendly tea w/ honey and lemon and imagined “eh, all those are good to suit your needs soooo….meh why not?” and extra merely a tiny swig for the cinnamon and honey mask misk. I've combo/sensitive skin and happen to be suffering with mild-reasonable acne given that I used to be 13 (now 19) and I'm able to by no means seem to eliminate it. Everything I’ve experimented with seemed to not do a factor or simply just crack me out. 5. Distribute https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beauty of the peels on the tray and position beneath the sun to dry. Make sure you protect the tray by using a net or a skinny cloth to forestall insects and dust from entering into connection with them. Egg whites don’t just work to tighten and nourish your skin, In addition they are extremely rich in collagen and may enhance your skin’s elasticity. This in turn cuts down the looks of wrinkles and crow’s-ft all around your eyes.
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Right away refreshes the skin, minimizes the size of pores, balances pH degree inside the face, safeguards skin for trapping pollution and dirt in daily life. A high quality neighborhood raw honey designed my skin glow in a method the others didn’t! So for the real benefits of a honey mask, use the best quality honey you find. There are plenty of banana face mask Advantages a person just should concentrate on which mask is greatest for what skin type. For this, we are listed here that may help you as We have now categorized the face masks dependant on the several skin care wants. Serach the above mentioned acne web site. A lot of the acne treatments take care of oily skin as well. So I'd personally recommend first you handle your pimples problem. I've quite a few pimples since seven a long time n also hvng dark spots of dat.. i hv tried out evry possibl matter.. but nthng function.. my skin style is Merge.. n m also hvng white heads also.. even afta gng for clean up nthng High definition workd still.. how banana wl assist me.. n in the quantity of dayss… Below you are able to learn What exactly are the best attractiveness therapies with yogurt and the way to come up with a honey and yogurt face mask for acne. According to the BBC, a man from the identify of Sam Edwards from Wrexham, Wales credited honey with conserving his leg! Immediately after staying Lower by a koi carp, he became infected with Mycobacterium marinum and produced a uncommon skin problem. Nonetheless, if you'd like to save some cash and nonetheless treat your face to care that could maintain you wanting your best, you may make your own personal facial sugar mask. The sugar With this mask acts as a delicate exfoliate to get rid of useless skin cells out of your face. Strategy: Take a ripe banana and mash it which has a spoon or even a fork inside of a bowl until it types a clean lump totally free pulp. Add one/two tsp. of baking soda and one/2 tsp. of turmeric powder and mix the components carefully. If you really feel the combination is simply too thick to use, incorporate a little water. This articles is correct and true to the very best with the creator’s understanding and is not meant to substitute for formal and individualized assistance from a professional Specialist. 1. Just Humble Banana Face Pack: Mash a ripe banana and apply in your face and skin. Permit it sit on the face for quarter-hour and afterwards rinse it off with chilly water. Orange peel powder Obviously has lots of Homes that will mend, defend and maintain beautiful facial skin. Here are several of the key Homes: This is often utilized to recognize particular browsers or products in the event the obtain the company, and it is utilized for safety factors. The orange peel and multani mitti, or fuller’s earth, mask eliminates tan, providing a fair skin complexion. Orange peel will lighten the skin and fuller’s earth will soothe the irritated skin. Right here’s how you can use multani mitti or fuller’s earth for skin care difficulties.
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Hello This is often very first time l,ve at any time made use of egg white & witch hazel, wow desire id heard over it in advance of it terrific , l get bags underneath my eyes and this has most deffo assisted the luggage , thanx much , if Anyone has any orther Tips to aid bags below eyes id be so greatfull, thanx again xx Remember to take somewhat second to complete your profile so we are able to personalize your encounter and be sure to acquire articles and features which can be appropriate for you. So ladies, next time whenever you take pleasure in tangy oranges, don’t forget to feed your skin with each of the attractiveness great things about this super tasty fruit. That’s it for these days, until finally next time, just take care and continue to be tuned to IMBB. Interesting :) The one thing I am worried about is Samonella. step to remedies know not all eggs are contaminated with Samonella, but it surely does increase an eyebrow. If the benefits are that superior for my skin I would be ready to give it a whisk :) Use warning when using any merchandise that contains acids or peroxides which include acne creams and fade creams. These improve the skins' sensitivity to sun and could trigger redness and peeling. Get seven to 9 hours of rest Just about every evening. Not obtaining sufficient slumber might make your skin seem uninteresting and sallow. It may lead to baggage or shadows below your eyes. Receiving adequate rest will reduce wrinkles and under-eye puffiness. It will even provide you with a healthy, glowing complexion.[15] I’m guaranteed you read a great number of well being benefits of pomegranate but Were you aware it does wonders for skin far too? Indeed, it’s legitimate as it has 3 times a lot more antioxidant than purple wine or environmentally friendly tea. Refrain from conversing or smiling With all the mask on due to the fact stretching the limited skin may perhaps lead to wrinkles to look. Yes, it is possible to peel it off. It may be not easy to do if you utilize a thin layer however. I don’t Assume it will support get rid of facial hair; at least it hasn’t for me to date. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-nQPKFhnTU minimize surplus sebum inside your skin by shrinking the scale of one's pores. It may even give your skin a firmer and much more even glimpse by greatly lowering bigger pores. Ensure that you get a few hrs of training each week. Exercising will increase blood circulation on your skin and materials it with oxygen and nutrients. Should you exercising tough enough, the sweat may help flush out the toxins within your skin. Exercising may also assist minimize worry.[seventeen] This is the perfect egg white face mask for getting old skin. It can help sleek out wrinkles and hydrate growing older skin, which makes it glance youthful. Graphic edited by healthmunsta This mask is a tad sticky and could be a soreness to get off. Simply just, use lukewarm drinking water and gently scrub your face until finally it starts off smoothly coming off. You'll be able to use cold water to wipe off the rest. Who claims egg whites are only for anyone with oily, acne-susceptible skin? This hydrating egg white mask is great for individuals with dry skin, too! It incorporates potent ingredients which include avocado, a foodstuff full of a lot of nutritional vitamins and nutritious fats, that happen to be ideal for hydrating and moisturizing your skin to really make it supple, tender, and smooth. The egg white will feed your skin with nourishing nutrients including protein and riboflavin.
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Use basic, unsweetened and unflavored a person. If your skin is oily, you would possibly want a decreased Extra fat articles, but whole milk yogurt (goat or sheep milk yogurt are known for being even simpler) can have essentially the most nutrients. This tends to reduce redness and soothe any soreness. In case you have aloe vera gel or glycerin, you could utilize that too, as these each have soothing properties too. Right after having a glowing skin by making use of this process, once i end employing this , will I hold the very same glowing skin or not. And how much time is it lasted? Hi, I have oily skin, particularly liable to acne, a great deal of to ensure I can’t try to remember a time Once i experienced very clear skin….. will the banana mask nonetheless Focus on my skin??? I hold having active acne which leaves dim and deep spots, earning my skintone uneven. Leave the mask on for 10 to 15 minutes. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Facial_mask is runny and may drip down your face. To stop yourself from acquiring much too messy, think about laying down or sitting back again inside a chair with all your head tilted back. You can also use this mask in the bathtub while you're having a calming bathtub. You can mix them, but this concoction won't have prolonged shelf daily life. It’s usually greater to organize refreshing fruits masks for greatest benefits…… With each other, they clear up the skin pores. Honey is often a all-natural antioxidant and it has antimicrobial Homes. This removes the microbial bacterial infections that bring about acne. • Blend orange peel powder and Uncooked milk in equal amounts to type a clean paste. Set it aside for a number of hrs. Who states egg whites are only for those with oily, acne-prone skin? This hydrating egg white mask is perfect for people with dry skin, way too! It includes strong substances including avocado, a food stuff full of several natural vitamins and healthful fats, which are great for hydrating and moisturizing your skin to really make it supple, comfortable, and easy. The egg white will feed your skin with nourishing nutrients like protein and riboflavin. Points: Aspirin or acetylsalicylic acid is a good skin conditioner and is frequently found in skin care goods. In addition, it really works exceptionally perfectly to deal with acne for anyone with oily skin. Filled with citric acid, lightens darkish skin and evens out discoloration. Diminishes dark spots and pimples blemishes. Consists of powerful antibacterial Homes. Kills microorganisms to circumvent occurrence of pimples and acne. When it’s place on the skin rather than within your belly, sugar generally is a wonderful natural beauty help. It’s moisturizing; it includes glycolic acid, which encourages mobile turnover for youthful-seeking skin; and its modest particles make a fantastic exfoliant.[one] You'll be able to blend sugar with any number of substances for making your individual face mask. I washed it off right away and dint Permit the banana get the job done its magic. What could be the problem ? Thanks
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Try out an egg instead of dairy If you're an egg mask lover, or substitute oils, for instance olive oil, more virgin coconut oil, or sweet almond oil if you have dehydrated skin. If employing oils, halve the quantity or Will probably be far too runny. Do that prior to deciding to go to mattress and depart the mask on overnight. Rinse your face with heat drinking water the subsequent morning. It is usually recommended to try this for 2 months after which you can measure the outcomes. You might not see the final results you wish right away. Check out a mask for about one thirty day period right before analyzing whether or not you will go on utilizing it. -Manuka Honey is claimed to get the best choice in terms of antimicrobial Qualities, which is why Manuka Honey Masks are regarded as the simplest. OEM ODM rorec moisturizing nourishing Olive honey aloe vera pomegranate blueberry cucumber sheet face mask It's actually not tough to make your own personal orange peel powder—all you may need are oranges, a blender, and a single to five times (to be able to give the orange peels the perfect time to dry). that goes very well with ice cream and just about another variety of dessert sauces or toppings.I'd to look around for some time to uncover the best sort of sugar to implement on the top so that it would not dissolve Directions: To variety this anti growing old skin care face mask which also features a lightening outcome, place all the substances in the blender, or mash by hand within a bowl. Make use of your fingers to distribute the mask around your face and neck and go away it on for a minimum of half an hour, if possible for a longer time, in advance of getting rid of. Honey and avocado are the perfect combo of hydrating ingredients for dry skin. Floor almonds gently exfoliate, as well as their excellent fats go away your skin feeling Tremendous tender. If you wish to incorporate a lot more moisturizing Gains, incorporate a tablespoon of oil to the mix. Stir while in the honey (take into consideration warming up the honey inside of a drinking water tub or within the microwave so it mixes greater). with 6 egg whites following that. K. had now made one of the most beautiful macarons for the New Yr's Eve occasion (see Flickr Picture established below), so I needed to come up with A further plan. Meringues or pavlova Apply combination to skin and massage inside of a circular movement to make sure you are taking away lifeless skin from a face. Dr. Boling reminds us that bananas have medicinal Houses that may be utilized to soothe quite a few inflammatory skin disorders, which include acne. Dr. Boling claims, “In keeping with a 2012 posting while in the Journal of Pharmacology and Phytochemistry seventeen References This article was co-authored by our trained group of editors and researchers who validated it for precision and comprehensiveness. Together, they cited facts from seventeen references.
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OEM ODM rorec aloe vera olive pomegranate blueberry honey normal skin mask for face masks skin care Make sure to Acquire your hair away from your face ahead of applying this mask. Put on a headband or plastic shower cap to avoid the mixture from going on your hair. A single expert endorses incorporating ginger for the warming, spicy scent, or a combination of ginger and citrus oils for instance grapefruit or orange to get a refreshing scent to give you kickstart.[4] When you’re doing the facial at night, you would possibly try utilizing a calming scent like lavender. Video clip Team Analyzed wikiHow is really a wiki comparable to Wikipedia, meaning that numerous of our articles are written collaboratively. To make this information, eighty four individuals, some nameless, labored to edit and improve it as time passes. But this nevertheless raises the query: Why the face mask vs . consuming your favorite fruit? Dr. Boling explains, “Most nutrients are delivered to the skin by using the bloodstream, but some might be applied topically. However, the top layer in the skin — called the stratum corneum — is produced up of useless skin cells (about 15 – 20 layers) and acts to be a barrier to protect the underlying skin from an infection and dangerous substances. Immediately after implementing honey compresses for 8 times, he uncovered the microbes had entirely disappeared without having his getting an individual antibiotic. Patricia Wexler suggests women exfoliate each day. "This when-a-week matter is nonsense. But, I do think It's important to know your skin. You'll want to in no way glance purple or irritated—you should seem superior Once you scrub." This mask is rather important in sustaining clean and healthier skin. The egg is a very interesting foods with lots of nutrients. It Is that this richness that makes it excellent even to the skin. Easy is vital in this article. You should look for a very good cleanser that the skin responds very well to and stick to it. Unfold the orange peels inside a tray and position them in a location that gets loads of sunshine. Go away them there till they are extensively dried—this commonly usually takes a person to 2 times, but will take up to five in chilly, cloudy climate. Combine the egg white and lemon juice. Using a fork, quickly whisk The 2 ingredients until eventually the egg white will become foamy and frothy. When you are feeling your skin tightening up, gently remove the egg white, which has a cloth soaked in warm drinking water. While Driving a bike, air pollution is one of The main factors to consider. Therefore, in the event you are trying to find a face mask that may hold you Secure always even though riding, you'll be able to shop on-line for this Nylon Face Mask that's sure to cater for your necessities. This information is exact and correct to the most beneficial with the writer’s know-how and is not meant to substitute for official and individualized information from a qualified Specialist.
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meringue Using the liquid from cans of chickpeas. The very first time I noticed it absolutely was on Floral Frosting's blog. If you haven't seen her operate, go take a look. Her weblog is like sugar laden eye candy, with gorgeous Hey all, I am Suzanne, I like gathering new info on purely natural heal for well being ailments. I often think that mother nature has cures for all our medical problems, we just must utilize it in the correct way. Pacific Northwest Coastal indigenous teams had been generally extremely experienced woodworkers. Their masks were typically master-parts of carving, often with movable jaws, or a mask in just a mask, and parts moved by pulling cords. Utilize the sugar mixture on your face. Use Mild round motions to use the scrub for your face. Avoid your eyes and mouth even though implementing. Now you have your orange peel powder, Listed here are three face mask recipes that will allow you to enjoy their Gains: Banana with yoghurt is a match created in heaven because it hydrates the skin in addition to heals the patchy dry skin. Yoghurt is often a rich organic supply of lactic acid Qualities which aids in balancing the natural oils of the skin as well as brightens the complexion from deep in. Among the difficulties in anthropology is finding the exact derivation of human tradition and early routines, Using the invention and use with the mask only one spot of unsolved inquiry. The usage of masks dates again quite a few millennia. In case the orange peel powder and oatmeal made use of together feels a bit rough in your skin, include far more olive oil but don’t allow it to be far too runny as it is going to develop a drippy mess. This can be used to establish specific browsers or equipment once the accessibility the support, and it is used for protection motives. Rinse the mask off with neat water. After 15 to twenty minutes, rinse the mask off with awesome h2o. The cool drinking water should help shut your pores and seal in dampness. Attractive masks can be worn as Portion of a costume outside of ritual or ceremonial capabilities. This is usually described as a masque, and relates carefully to carnival variations. Such as, attendants of a costume social gathering will from time to time wear masks as section of their costumes. You can use this to streamline signing up for, or signing in for your Hubpages account. No data is shared with Facebook unless you engage with this particular function. (Privacy Policy) Thanks to toasted sugar, this twist on angel meals cake has a subtle sweetness tempered by a caramel edge. Use fast-toasted sugar to add just a hint of caramel, or toast it up to a few or for several hours
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Sam Comen/Michael Estrin, The Newest Americans. Freddy Castro. Country of Origin: Ecuador. "It feels great to know that I'm going to be able to participate in the electoral process. I've been waiting to vote my whole life. I'm looking forward to being involved in the politics here so I can help people like me be protected by the law. Message to the President: Think before speaking."
Once a month the Los Angeles Convention Center finds its inner Ellis Island, is declared a Federal Court, and hosts the administration of some 10,000 oaths of allegiance, thereby creating America's newest citizens. For photographer Sam Comen and writer Michael Estrin, this proved an irresistible opportunity—at this fraught moment in history, politics, and notably in our immigration policy—to meet some of these new Americans and add their real faces and life stories to the often problematic, abstract rhetoric on the issue. "Environmental portraits are usually carefully composed, even constructed," notes Comen. "The convention center is devoid of individual environment in that way, but Michael's writing takes over that part, providing details and context, personality." Thus, through a classic pairing of stately candid portraits and empathetic reportage that evokes both the Small Trade portraits by Irving Penn and the narrative journalism of Jimmy Breslin, Comen and Estrin offer a warm and engaging snap survey with a lot of soul and more than a few surprises.
Comen/Estrin, The Newest Americans. Martina Bautista. Country of Origin: Mexico. "I want Americans to know that Mexicans have good values that come from strong family roots. To our President I say, I want to touch your heart. The Latino and Hispanic people that come here, we come here only to work, to have a better life and give a better life to our families. So I say to the President, God bless you, and we are going to pray to God so you change your heart, so you can see that all of the immigrants here just want to work hard and be good people."
Comen/Estrin, The Newest Americans. Anis Chaudry. Country of Origin: Pakistan. "Religious fanatics killed one of my brothers in Pakistan. The killers were Muslim and we are Muslims, but because we are from a different sect, so they don't recognize us as Muslims. This is the mentality of terrorist fanatics. And this has been the reality of Pakistan all my life – violence. America feels like home, especially when you shut off the news and talk to people, because the people are very nice. Now, that I am a citizen, I feel like the world is mine. I can travel freely. I can pray without fear of fanatics."
Comen and Estrin describe the palpable sense of relief, of easier breathing, that comes like a collective sigh after the ceremony. Among the subjects, audiences will meet trans people, grandmothers, Dreamers, doctors, artists, and the proud parents of soldiers and social workers. There's a lot of patriotism, enthusiasm for being able to participate fully in politics and business, and appreciation for the ways the US is better and safer and more tolerant than where they came from. There are Trump supporters, too, which was maybe the biggest surprise. "It makes you feel better about America," says Comen. Not to mention, this was all happening right after the inauguration. American identity is always an issue, "But this is the time to have done it," both agree. "The most politicized moment has been the strongest time to ask, Who is an American?"
Comen/Estrin, The Newest Americans. Maria Villagordoa. Country of Origin: Mexico. "My mom made the decision to come here for a better life and because she wanted me to have an education. I was 12 when we moved here. I was scared and nervous because it was a big change for me—new language, new culture. But then I started to adapt and make friends. When I had friends, I felt like I belonged, like this was my home. I can't describe taking the citizenship oath; it's just amazing and overwhelming. I'm in college right now, studying political science. I want to be a lawyer. I don't know what kind of law I'll practice, but I'm thinking maybe family law, so I can help people who need help. Message to the President: I respect him. But it's wrong to make stereotypes about people based on race or religion. It's just wrong, and he shouldn't do that."
Comen/Estrin, The Newest Americans. Ghassan Merrawi. Country of Origin: Syria. "Since I was a kid, I loved the United States; I love the history. I love, love this country. I love everything about it: politics, the education, and entertainment. I love the sports here, especially football. I was a 49ers fan, but since the Rams moved to Los Angeles, I decided to become a Rams fan – hometown team. The American Dream means opportunity and success. A lot of people say an immigrant can't be a Trump supporter, but I am. I love politics and being a citizen means I get to be part of that, so I registered to be a Republican. You know California is a blue state, so people say my vote doesn't matter, but I think it counts. I'm looking forward to voting in the next election. Message to the President: Stick to your promises. You know, we have high hope for Trump. So if he's not going to be able to change it, well, we're screwed. He's the first outsider to be the President, so if he's not going to stick to his promises, we're screwed."
"We wanted to ask open-ended questions," say Comen and Estrin. "We really didn't have an agenda beyond just being there and meeting them." They asked how they came to this country, about the American Dream, and for a message to the new President. They chose their interviewees—and sometimes the subjects sought them out on their own—with a combination of intuition and a small team of scouts. Comen's photographic work is primarily produced in serial portfolios, anthropological mini-censuses that each explore a very specific demographic, such as a neighborhood, a profession, an age, or, most recently, female Clinton voters on Election Day. "I come from a long tradition of approaching randoms," he says. "You develop a sense." Estrin's background is in interview-based journalism, what you might call slice-of-life pieces, "super short stories, like 200-word stories. And I'm a weirdo magnet. My rule is the same as in improv: just say yes."
Comen/Estrin, The Newest Americans. Katya Sonina. Country of Origin: Russia. "Ever since I was a little girl, I knew I wanted to be an American. I grew up in Moscow and lived all over Europe. My parents always said, stay in Europe, but I said America. But I'm a concert pianist, and so one day I auditioned for Juilliard, and I got in! So that's how I came to America. I started at Juilliard two weeks before 9/11. It was a very traumatic time because I was so happy to be at Juilliard and in America, but there was this horrible tragedy. But what I saw in New York was people coming together. I saw love breaking down walls and healing grief. I saw that and I felt like this is my country. This is a country that gives people a chance. You can be who you are here without apologizing for it. That's freedom. I studied for the citizenship test and learned about the laws that protect freedom. Freedom of religion. Freedom of assembly. Freedom to speak, like I'm doing right now. I could not do that in Russia. You say the wrong thing in Russia and you could go to prison for the rest of your life. Message to the President: I just want to wish him luck. It's a challenging situation right now. A lot of people have different opinions. But if he's going to be with us for four years, then let him do the best he can. People chose him, so I wish him luck. I don't want to say anything bad. But maybe he can support the arts a little more."
Comen/Estrin, The Newest Americans. Elyvanie Mukangoga. Country of Origin: Rwanda. "I came here in 1989. I thought I would go back someday, but after the genocide in 1994, I knew I could not go back. That's when I realized that America would be my home. My American Dream is my ministry. I help women and children become the best they can be in life, and I believe that living in America it's possible for that dream to come true. Today is special because I feel like I am a complete American, and there's no limit to what I can do now. Message to the President: I would like him to hear the stories of the immigrants – how they are not being respected, not being welcomed. I want to give him the message that it's good to let the immigrants come here and make homes. Because if they can have a home, they can have a dream. But when he sends people from their homes, it's like killing their dreams."
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