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i dont like calling it moral OCD because of it implying I actually would have OCD, but that's the closest experience I can call it whenever i login to this site. i have to resist punishing myself for thinking about reaching out to talk to people because im not allowed to do that because all ill do is make people realize im a freak not to be interacted with.

i also likely failed my final because i couldnt complete it in the 90 minute deadline in class the essay was due... at least going to doc today my meds were renewed? she basically gave me the same "yeah, if you have a cartilage disorder [like labs and xrays suspect], its still going to be same treatment of anti inflammatory medicine [until you cant move around anymore]" and doesnt make me feel that better other than secure long term prescription to deal with pain.

Hyphens ( - ) are the shortest and are used to: ‣ link elements in a compound word: dog-owner ‣ separate some affixes from the rest of the word: pre-election ‣ (sometimes) take the place of the en dash indicating range: pages 24-66 ‣ indicate stuttering or abrupt interruption: M-m-micheal? ‣ spell out a word letter for letter: I said we are c-l-o-s-e-d.

En Dashes ( – ) are shorter than em dashes. They indicate a range and could usually be replaced with "from" and "to": ✓ I lived in New York 2015–2020. ⭤ I lived in New York from 2015 to 2020. But: ✗ I lived in New York from 2015–2020.

Em Dashes ( — ) are longest. They are used: ‣ to call attention to the content they separate from the rest of the sentence and emphasize it ‣ in place of commas and parentheses: When he finally apologized—after four weeks of silence—she was no longer interested in hearing him out. ‣ in place of a colon, especially to summarize, explain, or expand upon the preceding clause in a dramatic manner: After months of deliberation, the jurors reached a unanimous verdict—guilty. ‣ to summarize or note the common link in a list: Sweet, sour, salty, bitter—all tastes the cook loved to experiment with. ‣ to set off or introduce defining phrases and lists: The shop's selection of three flavors—strawberry, mint, and chocolate—was never enough variety. ‣ to indicate a new direction: I agree with you, but James—he felt otherwise. ‣ to indicate hesitation: Well, I think—Yeah, I guess it is concerning.

⋮ DORORO.

Some of these may not be complete, I'll add to them if I find new matches. These will give quite small bonuses but sometimes they help enough to pass a round. And they are fun! Here's my post about the mini-game.

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Driver's licence: Wataru, Chiaki, Tatsumi, Jun, Rinne, Rei, Juis, Mashu, Chitose, Izumi, Leo, Madara

Coffee lover: Ibara, HiMERU, Rei, Koga, Juis, Nozomi, Natsume

Tea lover: Eichi, Tatsumi, Hiyori, Shu, Hajime, Juis, Ritsu, Tsukasa

Junior high student: Kanna, Yume, Raika

Yumenosaki Student Council: Tori, Shinobu, Aira, Hajime, Tsukasa

Good at sewing: Shu, Mika, Hajime, Kuro, Tsumugi, Yume

Good at cooking: Yuzuru, Tatsumi, Niki, Hajime, Souma, Kuro, Mashu, Izumi

Nobles: Eichi, Tori, Hiyori, Tsukasa

Long hair: Wataru, Mayoi, Nagisa, Souma, Nozomi, Raika (Niki doesn't count!! Why???)

Has idol parent: Subaru, Hokuto, Jun, Esu

Technologically challenged: Tatsumi, Shu, Rei, Adonis, Souma

Older sibling: Tori, Mao, Nagisa, Hinata, Rinne, HiMERU, Rei, Hajime, Tomoya, Souma, Kuro, Leo, Sora, Madara

Younger sibling: Midori, Hiiro, Hiyori, Shu, Yuta, Kaoru, Adonis, Mitsuru, Keito, Ritsu, Arashi, Tsumugi, Yume

Excellent athletic ability: Tetora, Chiaki, Hiiro, Jun, Hinata, Yuta, Adonis, Souma, Mashu, Madara

Pollen allergy: Mao, Koga

Composer: Koga, Ibuki, Chitose, Leo, Ritsu

Left-handed: Eichi, Ibara, Niki, Yuta, Ibuki, Ritsu

Gamer: Makoto, Jun, Natsume, Sora

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Namaygoosisagagun First Nation/Collins has burned to the ground. The entire community is nothing but ashes after being quickly consumed by wildfires. They did not have any support from emergency services, and no one offered aid. The community saved themselves by escaping into boats because no one came.

Mishkeegogamang and Cat Lake have lost power. Families are ending up in shelters with nothing. Armstrong, Lac La Croix, Whitesand, Gull Bay, Lac des Mille Lacs are currently in the fires path and all members are being evacuated.

All this loss, all this devastation, and it was entirely preventable.

After steadily underfunding wildland firefighting and purposefully excluding Indigenous wildland firefighters and Indigenous wildfire organizations from wildfire operations, firefighter training, decisionmaking, and resource exchanges, in 2025, Doug Ford slashed the forest firefighting budget.

It's hard to ignore his decision to cut funding and leave us out of adequate fire training (even though we've lived with forest fires for thousands of years—far longer than settlers have been in Canada—and made sure fires like the ones we're all seeing today were prevented through kinisitotēn) when, despite making up less than 5% of the population, we account for 42% percent of all wildfire evacuations in Canada.

And when we are successfully evacuated, we face discrimination and racism—like Kashechewan—because it's always been easier to blame us than it is to blame the true culprit: denialism, corportate greed, and colonization.

The people of Collins and every other impacted community deserve better.

Right now, the AFN is currently accepting donations to help Collins First Nation. If you're able to, please consider donating.

ONWA (Ontario Native Women's Association) is another great place to donate to. They have outreach vans going to motels and inns and offering food, water, resources, and cultural support to those impacted by the wildfires.

Other places to consider donating to are Mikinakoos Emergency Fund, Red Cross, True North Aid, Indigenous Climate Action. You can also send donations directly to Whitesand First Nation via e-transfer ([email protected]) and they request that you add your full name in the e-transfer comment section to receive a tax receipt.

*Before sending money, verify that the appeal appears on an official First Nation, Tribal Council or registered charity channel.

If you can't offer financial support, please consider donating items of need. Moontime Connections is currently accepting drop-off donations. If you live in the Thunder Bay area, Namaygoosisagagun Health Office is also taking in donations! They can also bemailed to Superior Inn Hotel & Conference Centre at 555 West Arthur Street, Thunder Bay, ON, P7E 5P8.

items needed are: food, diapers, medical masks, men’s and women’s joggers (all sizes), children’s clothing (newborn to size 14), children’s shoes, summer clothing, men’s clothing, toiletries (lotion, Vaseline, toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo, conditioner, soap, deodorant, etc.), strollers, adult depends-all sizes, dog & cat food