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Here is a recipe for Witches’ Self Care Tea; an herbal mix designed to encourage self-love, health, and wholesomeness. You will need:

- Loose leaf black tea 

- Dried jasmine blossoms (spiritual love, creativity)

- Dried lavender blossoms (love, healing, relaxation, harmony)

- Dried rose petals (divine love and self love)

- Dried lemon balm (psychic/spiritual development, happiness)

hi! i’m no film critic, but in my opinion i think that when i read the book it became clearer how hard it would be to actually visualize it and make it into a film, what with it being so original, and of course having a made up language too, so hats off to our dear kubrick! you obviously get mixed views on a clockwork orange as it’s so graphic and violent, but i think these mixed views make it (and the fanbase) all the more unique! some might say that it glorifies violence and rape etc, but of course it’s said to be a black/darkcomedy.. personally i think you either love it or you hate it

but ofc i’m a loser behind a screen obsessing over fictional characters so this is just my opinion!

I love films of any era and have seen hundreds of movies. A Clockwork Orange feels like no other film that came before it, even among Kubrick’s own oeuvre. I believe it helped pioneer ironic use of music in movies (not the first to do so, of course– after all, Kubrick does use the same technique in his other great political satire/black comedy, Dr. Strangelove). It also came from a year where tons of violent movies where being released to controversy from critics and public figures. Malcolm McDowell often says in interviews that he thinks part of what makes the film unique is that its main character is more horrible than any film protagonist had ever been. I only partly disagree; the villain protagonist has been around in cinema since silent film– Erich von Stroheim often made films about horrible people who were guilty of crimes like fraud, rape, potential incest, and murder, not to mention sociopathic criminals like Cody Jared or Phyllis Nirdlinger in films noir like White Heat or Double Indemnity– but they were often punished, redeemed, or killed before the credits rolled. In the film, Alex goes by unpunished, alive, and unredeemed by the end. If anything, he becomes even more of a monster, now protected by a corrupt government.

It is an audacious, surreal dark comedy and political satire; its extreme style and content no doubt put some people off, but those who take to it tend to become massive fans who love its general weirdness, dystopian setting, hilarious yet scary as hell protagonist, and savage satire. I find a lot of truth in it myself; it does not align itself with the right or left wing way of things, and criticizes much of society, from politics to religion to our concepts of morality to government/police brutality. I agree with Luis Bunuel, who said of Kubrick’s film, “It is the only film about what the modern world really means.”

Before I even watched the whole movie I watched the “Singing in the Rape” scene on Youtube. Call me crazy, but I didn’t really find it disturbing. That’s probably because I only watched the part where Alex is actually singing and dancing to the song. It wasn’t until I watched the film that I saw the part where he cuts the woman’s clothes off.

After I got into the movie, I read the book for an English assignment. I had to write a book review. The next year in my sophomore year, I used it again for another paper. I just loved the book that much. The Nadsat was hard to understand, but context clues helped me follow the story. I think I prefer the movie in that regard, as the Nadsat there is used more sparingly.

I didn’t see the book/film glorifying violence at all. More like it was simply displaying the negative side of humanity, using Alex as a symbol of childlike sociopathy. In the latter half of the movie, the government and higher authority likewise symbolized how unchecked childish sociopathy can lead to corrupt adults.

The reason why imitation crimes and controversy came up was because of one simple fact: Fear of the consequences of displaying such morals. I feel that every human, no matter how civilized they are, are still savage animals deep down inside. For the people who committed those crimes after the movie was released, I think that they were simply “pushed” by that movie. In a way it was a trigger for their inner brutality. I’m not trying to go “violence in the media makes people violent in real life!!” like some conservative 90’s parent, I’m just saying that certain things can send certain people over the edge.

Dallas

-Is a Stage Manager

-Coffee runs through her veins

-Has a tattoo and wants more

-Has the head of a gazelle

“Noises Off” Scenic Model

flutterjedi:

mixedy:

my parents aren’t teaching me life lessons.

#i need some adults to TEACH ME SHIT ABOUT LIFE

I’m an adult.

Some shit about life, from a bonafide adult:

even if you get along great with your family you will get along even better with them after moving out 

generic is almost always just as good as name brand. But there are some things you never buy generic, including: peanut butter, ketchup, liquid NyQuil, Chips-Ahoy chewy chocolate chip cookies

just imagine the person on the other end of the phone hates talking on the phone as much as you do. Even a receptionist. I worked as one and I hate talking on the phone

at least once in your life you will go to Wal-mart to buy something under $20 like an ironing board or something and your debit card will get rejected. No one will judge. Everyone at some point in their lives has had $2.98 in their bank account. 

thrift stores

everyone else is too busy panicking about everyone else noticing every tiny thing that could possibly be wrong about them to notice any tiny thing that could possibly be wrong about you

you will screw up. a lot. you live and you learn. and when you start to think too hard about that embarrassing thing that happened and how you wish you could change it, just tell yourself that what’s done is done. There’s no changing it, so just forget it and move on. It’s the only way to stay sane.

do the dishes before the sink grows its own ecosystem

you can’t put Dawn dishsoap in the dishwasher. 

if you are the only one in the aisle at the grocery store, and you need to get from one end to the other without even looking at anything in that aisle, then you should totally cart-surf down the aisle. Growing old is mandatory. Growing up is optional. Hold on to the little things. They make all the difference.

never try to make cake from scratch at 3am. You end up with a topographical map of Middle Earth.

15% tip. 

the best way to get money for food is to tell your grandparents about how you basically live on microwaved mac and cheese. Their horror may result in twenty bucks and orders to go out and get yourself “a real dinner”.

sometimes life sucks, and knowing that it might get better doesn’t always make it suck any less, but you’ll never get to the non-sucky days without enduring the suckiness. 

no seriously, NEVER put Dawn in your dishwasher

Do not buy generic brand spaghetti sauce either.

Always check the type of light bulb that goes in lamps. A 60w is not interchangeable with a 40w.

Rice, pasta, flour, sugar, cheese, eggs, milk, a pack of chicken, a pack of frozen veggies and a well stocked spice cabinet go a long way food-wise. Splurge and get the biggest container of rice you can. You don’t have to go back and buy it again anytime soon and it makes a TON of meals in the meantime.

Rice can be cooked on the stove. You don’t need a fancy rice cooker. Two parts water to every one part rice (two cups water for one cup of rice for example). Get your water boiling, add rice, put a plate or lid on it, put it on low for 20 minutes. It should be done.

Keep a calendar on your pc of bill due dates. If your bills are set up at inconvenient times, like all of the services started on the first or something, then call up the company and find out if you can get your billing date switched to something more manageable. A lot of places do try to work with you.

There is no shame in calling a company and asking for an extension on a bill. Let them know what you can pay, pay that amount, and they arrange when the rest of the payment is required. This can stop you from having services shut off man. It shows responsibility on your part.

Take time to eat, even when you don’t feel like eating. Your body needs energy to live.

Wash or rinse your dishes before putting them in the dishwasher. It prevents gross caked on junk.

“The Works” is an excellent cheap toilet cleaner.

MAGIC. FUCKING. ERASERS. THEY WORK ON EVERYTHING JUST DON’T SCRUB HARD. I took the ring out of our bathtub with one. Also generic ones work just as well.

Keep some bleach around but if you use it for cleaning? Dillute it. There’s rarely ever a case where you need to pout straight bleach on anything. A cap full or two in a bucket of water works just fine.

DO NOT MIX CLEANERS. Chemical reactions are can be very dangerous. Here’s a good list. (Note that vinegar and baking soda can actually be a good combo for removing smells from things but it’s not very good at actually -cleaning-.)

If you drink? Don’t take meds at the same time it’s just not good.

Make sure you check the dosages on your pill bottles. No one wants to accidentally overdose on cough syrup or ibuprofen.

If you have a uterus make sure you have a heating pad and ibuprofen on hand for the pain. Hot baths also generally help and Ginger Tea is excellent for any nausea.

Buy a first aid kit. It’s worth it in the long run.

You can often do your taxes online at places like TurboTax.

Here’s some good sex ed resources because I had to explain what a yeast infection was recently. 

Petroleum jelly (aka Vaseline) is good for chapped lips and you can get a decent sized tube or tub of it (generic brand version) for cheaper/same price as Chapstick.

KEEP TRIPLE ANTIBIOTIC OINTMENT IN YOUR HOUSE FOR CUTS AND SCRAPES AND SORES. 

~~Medications~~

Over the counter medications (stuff you can buy right off the shelf no prescription needed) have a name brand and a generic name. ALWAYS buy generic if it’s available it is literally the same thing and way cheaper usually.

Some names to remember when you’re looking for meds!

Acetaminophen = Tylenol

Used to treat pain and reduce fever. Do not take with Ibuprofen.

Ibuprofen = Advil, Midol, Motrin

Used for pain and fever, is an anti-inflammtory. Is good for period cramps because it is an NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug).

Naproxen = Aleve, Naprosyn

Treats fever, pain, arthritis pain, gout, period cramps, tendinitis, headache, backache, and toothache. Is also an NSAID.

Acetaminophen + Asprin + Caffeine = Excedrin

Usually marketed as “Migraine Relief” as a generic.

Asprin = Bayer

Use for pain, fever, arthritis, and inflammation. Makes you bleed easily so should not be used for periods. Might reduce risk of heart attacks.\

Triple Antibiotic Ointment = Neosporin

Used on cuts, sores, and scrapes to reduce risk of infection and promote healing.

if you live off ramen, add stuff to it! add veggies you like, don’t use the whole flavor packet to cut down on sodium and msg or don’t use it at all and add your own spices.

if you’re making something with potatoes in it (beans, stew) potatoes are done when you can easily stab a fork through them.

you can microwave a hotdog as long as you put it in a microwave safe container of water. microwaves work by making water molecules vibrate. also, when reheating rice leftovers, add a small amount of water, like maybe a spoonfull, so it doesn’t get hard and crunchy.

the rice cooking advice above is for long grain rice. if you’re making short or medium grain rice, a 1:1 ratio (one cup water for one cup rice) is better, so the rice doesn’t come out too mushy.

buy a few cans of chicken. wholesale club stores like sam’s, costco, or bj’s tend to carry multipacks for a good price. they’re incredibly useful for when you forget to defrost meat.

buy meat on sale and put it in the freezer. buy vegetables on sale, and put them in the freezer. frozen veggies are often as flavorful and good as fresh ones, keep longer, and often come in microwaveable bags or with microwave directions.

soak ink stains in milk to help get them out or at least lighten them.

soak blood stains in water as soon as possible, with a bit of detergent or stain remover. scrub at them. use cold water, heat binds proteins to fabric. tbh, there’s no real need to change the washer from cold-cold setting unless the thing you’re washing says to wash in warm water.

Also learning new recipes and cooking something from scratch is a good way to splurge and have fun. Especially with music.

Don’t spend so much time watching TV/ On the computer; read a book.

Library cards are awesome if you can’t afford internet just yet

Sriracha sauce is really good in spaghetti… 

Also barbecue sauce

Buy bras at the end/beginning of the year, a lot of stores will do clearances for the end-of-season bras.

You’re supposed to replace your bras about once a year but really who does that unless you’re loaded? Don’t over-wash them and they’ll usually last much longer.

thriftbooks.com sells textbooks. Do NOT buy them new unless you absolutely cannot find a used copy anywhere. Also, my mom told me she used to photocopy pages from her friends’ textbooks when she was in university because it was cheaper. Try to save paper though because the environment is kind of a big deal.

Don’t buy that bag just because it looks cute. You’ll have back problems later if it’s not a good one.

paper towns is literally entirely about how women are not here for your pleasure and you don’t know them the way you think and they’re literally just humans and to put them on any pedestal is harmful to everyone involved

looking for alaska was largely a way of coping with a classmate’s suicide as well as his own mental illness and existentialism, he again touches on how no person is there just for you and you never know what kind of shit people have seen and people are complex. alaska isn’t just hot and funny and rebellious and sexy like miles first sees her. she’s damaged deeply and coping poorly and he has no idea how to handle any of this. and it was his first novel so like cut him a break

colin singleton was gross and annoying that’s kind of the point

tfios doesnt glamourize cancer in any way. there’s frequent mentioning of the chubby cheeks, the hair, the inability to breathe, the accompaning depression, the self blame (hazel frequently talks about her lungs really negatively, calls them useless and shitty etc), the lack of ability or desire to get out of bed or eat, the puking, I could go on,,,,, basically cancer is never in any way glamourized??????

also tfios was loosely inspired by (but importantly, not based on) Esther earl, a fan who he became friends with, who died at 16. he knew she was sick, as did everyone, but never to what extent.

john talks all the time about her and frequently speaks on and supports the charity her family made in her name, This Star Won’t Go Out.

he does so much charity shit oh my god. working with bill and melinda gates, tswgo, and just supporting whatever he can whenever he can.

he makes educational videos purely out of the desire for education.

not only does he make the crash course videos we all know, he also works with mental floss, and makes educational videos on racism, sexuality, gender, religion, politics etc on vlogbrothers.

he has experienced existential depression and has ocd and (as indicated by how he talks about it in many videos and interviews) very severe anxiety. he takes medication and actively discusses mental illness and makes an effort to remove stigmatization.

he admits to imperfection, frequently corrects himself, and calls his younger self out on his ways of thinking all the damn time.

As you guys may or may not know, I’m currently majoring in stage management. This winter, my program has gotten the opportunity to go to Orlando and shadow themed entertainment professionals at the various theme parks, including going backstage to some wicked famous shows and learning from industry professionals. However, it’s going to cost a lot of money to get all of us from Pittsburgh to Florida, so we started an Indiegogo campaign to help us fundraise. 

This is literally the experience of the lifetime, but it doesn’t come without a cost. Every little bit helps us achieve our goal! 

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/carnegie-mellon-mickey-management#/story