Consolation Prize

Relapse.

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:30:16 -0700

Today I found out that one of my coworkers is set to leave the firm. At first I didn’t really think anything of it, but when I got home it started to sink in that I wasn’t the one getting to leave this stupid job first. For all I know, she could just be going to another shithole, but it was mostly the fact that she is getting out of here and, in the meantime, I am not. And the worst part is, she’s a total bitch. And then I started picking.

The past two days have both been relapse days, and while I understand that relapse is part of the process, it’s obvious that my work anxiety is hindering my progress. And aside from that, I just CAN’T get past the visual trigger of seeing the KP bumps on my arms. They used to only be on my upper arms, and now they’re on my forearms as well (which is, ironically, probably a result of picking itself).

Despite how embarrassed I’m about to feel going out in public with red, splotchy arms, I’m going to try and go to the gym to try and get past this. At least for today.

I’m a lot better now than I was in December, but this is still really fucking hard.

My Last Days: Meet Zach Sobiech

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:16:11 -0700

My Last Days: Meet Zach Sobiech:

so incredibly beautiful

Probably should not have watched this at work.

badtvblog: Wolf Blitzer would like to take a moment to tell you...

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:18:48 -0700

badtvblog:

Wolf Blitzer would like to take a moment to tell you about our lord and savior jesus christ.

"I am sorry people are so tired of me writing about misogyny. I occasionally get tired of living in a..."

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:02:57 -0700

“I am sorry people are so tired of me writing about misogyny. I occasionally get tired of living in a world defined by it.”

- Alyssa Rosenberg (via culturewhore)

#bartface

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:08:00 -0700

#bartface

It’s out!!! @ntnl #thenational #troublewillfindme

Mon, 20 May 2013 23:14:07 -0700

It’s out!!! @ntnl #thenational #troublewillfindme

annaverity: Pink Rabbits — The National So surprised you want...

Mon, 20 May 2013 22:38:22 -0700

annaverity:

Pink Rabbits — The National

So surprised you want to dance with me now
I was just getting used to living life without you around
So surprised you want to dance with me now
You always said I held you way too high off the ground

You didn’t see me, I was falling apart
I was a white girl in a crowd of white girls in the park
You didn’t see me, I was falling apart
I was a television version of a person with a broken heart

THE ALBUM IS OUT

Vegan Mac & Cashew Cheese.

Mon, 20 May 2013 21:46:39 -0700

theslugkitchen:

I’m about to unleash a dragon.

A rich, creamy dragon.

Ok, that actually does not sound appealing whatsoever

But this recipe is delicious and YOU WILL LIKE IT.

I first tried an interpretation of this recipe a few years ago. I am sorry to say that I’ve never been to the OB People’s Food Co-Op in San Diego, but I definitely plan on visiting at some point because this recipe is so ridiculously original and deceiving. Cashew cheese is not necessarily a new vegan phenomenon, but this one makes for a perfect bowl of virtually guilt-free mac ‘n cheese. The addition of red bell pepper is surprisingly crucial—it doesn’t just add color, but also another dimension of flavor.

And aside from it being much healthier than regular mac ‘n cheese, another incentive is that it’s a cinch to make! You literally just throw 99% of the ingredients in the blender, cook the macaroni, and then mix it all together. You may or may not require a bowl—it all depends on your dignity (I have none).

People’s Vegan Mac & Cashew Cheese
[barely adapted from People’s Organic Food Market]

Ingredients:

1 large red bell pepper, chopped

2 cups of raw unsalted cashews

2 1/2 tbsp lemon juice

2 tbsp olive oil

1 1/2 tsp sea salt

3/4 tsp onion powder

3/4 tsp turmeric

3/4 tsp garlic powder

3 cups uncooked elbow macaroni

1. Puree all sauce ingredients in blender (this means everything but the pasta).

[Note: After making this a few times, I’ve figured out that it’s best to combine the sauce ingredients in a separate bowl, mix them well, and then add the mixture by thirds to the blender, allowing it to have some room. Adding the whole thing gets messy, and your blender won’t like it.]

2. Cook the pasta according to package instructions.

3. Mix everything together. You can choose to bake the mac and cheese for 20 minutes on 350, but I usually like it the way it is.

4. You’re done!

Ladies and gents, the vegan mac recipe is up!

jennybradley: tearsforqueers: noseasboba: Ella Fitzgerald was...

Mon, 20 May 2013 21:39:31 -0700

jennybradley:

tearsforqueers: noseasboba:

Ella Fitzgerald was not allowed to play at Mocambo because of her race. Then, one of Ella’s biggest fans made a telephone call that quite possibly changed the path of her career for good. Here, Ella tells the story of how Marilyn Monroe changed her life:

“I owe Marilyn Monroe a real debt… she personally called the owner of the Mocambo, and told him she wanted me booked immediately, and if he would do it, she would take a front table every night. She told him – and it was true, due to Marilyn’s superstar status – that the press would go wild. The owner said yes, and Marilyn was there, front table, every night. The press went overboard. After that, I never had to play a small jazz club again. She was an unusual woman – a little ahead of her times. And she didn’t know it.”

Oh, just starting crying on Muni, nbd.

Photo

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:40:23 -0700

Gregory and The Hawk - I’m Your Puppet I’m your puppet, i’ll...

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:19:58 -0700

Gregory and The Hawk - I’m Your Puppet

I’m your puppet, i’ll learn to love it

and i’ll undress, if you need it

but please don’t need it, if you need it

i’ll scream out

Photo

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:18:43 -0700

Photo

Mon, 20 May 2013 14:38:03 -0700

On The Street-Union Square, New York

Mon, 20 May 2013 14:34:54 -0700

On The Street-Union Square, New York

eli-neved: http://weheartit.com/entry/41031116/via/hello_ouo De...

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:39:46 -0700

eli-neved:

http://weheartit.com/entry/41031116/via/hello_ouo

Debating a cut like this—maybe a bit longer. Thoughts???

@mumbleberry_pie (at Firehouse Art Collective)

Sun, 19 May 2013 14:04:00 -0700

@mumbleberry_pie (at Firehouse Art Collective)

Jam day at the new space! (at Firehouse Art Collective)

Sun, 19 May 2013 13:53:33 -0700

Jam day at the new space! (at Firehouse Art Collective)

Elephant garlic from the Temescal Farmer’s Market....

Sun, 19 May 2013 11:04:05 -0700

Elephant garlic from the Temescal Farmer’s Market. #gobigorgohome

pkmnbreederbrianna: togamijail: chandra75: im-sherlocked-in-my...

Sat, 18 May 2013 17:58:26 -0700

pkmnbreederbrianna:

togamijail:

chandra75:

im-sherlocked-in-my-mindpalace:

socially-awkward-supervillian:

Fun fact: Cheetahs only attack pray that runs

jesus that is good to know.

Yup, that’s the point you just stay still and let it do whatever the fuck it wants that doesn’t involved you getting eaten.

REALLY FUN FACT for big cats cheetahs are fucking docile as shit

my grandfather ran a cheetah sanctuary in south africa and he’d just lie with them and sleep among them and they’d rub against him and chirp at him they’re big fucking babies

Another Fun Fact: Cheetahs are incredibly nervous animals. One of the (many) reason’s they’re going extinct is that cheetahs are so sensitive and nervous, some of them are literally too nervous to breed. Other’s will breed, but stress themselves out so much that they’ll loose their cubs.

So zoo’s with breeding program’s had to figure out how to make Cheetahs comfortable enough to:
A. Get laid and
B. Not spazz themselves into miscarrying.

So what’d they do?
They gave the cheetahs their very own Service Dogs!

The dogs make them feel safe, protected and secure!

Let’s all just have a slow clap for cheetahs

Post-workout lunch. #vegetarian

Sat, 18 May 2013 14:13:52 -0700

Post-workout lunch. #vegetarian