We were discussing homosexuality because of an allusion to it in the book we were reading, and several boys made comments such as, “That’s disgusting.” We got into the debate and eventually a boy admitted that he was terrified/disgusted when he was once sharing a taxi and the other male passenger made a pass at him.The lightbulb went off. “Oh,” I said. “I get it. See, you are afraid, because for the first time in your life you have found yourself a victim of unwanted sexual advances by someone who has the physical ability to use force against you.” The boy nodded and shuddered visibly.“But,” I continued. “As a woman, you learn to live with that from the time you are fourteen, and it never stops. We live with that fear every day of our lives. Every man walking through the parking garage the same time you are is either just a harmless stranger or a potential rapist. Every time.”The girls in the room nodded, agreeing. The boys seemed genuinely shocked. “So think about that the next time you hit on a girl. Maybe, like you in the taxi, she doesn’t actually want you to.

Homophobia: The fear that another man will treat you like you treat women.

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Yes please.
thegoodlifeoncampus:

No, it’s probably not very practical, and yes, I’d probably end up rolling off in the middle of the night and falling to my death…but I still want it.
www.thegoodlifeoncampus.com
You?

Yes please.

thegoodlifeoncampus:

No, it’s probably not very practical, and yes, I’d probably end up rolling off in the middle of the night and falling to my death…but I still want it.

www.thegoodlifeoncampus.com

You?

“Bernhardt, who played more male roles later in her career, once said that a woman was better suited to play roles like Hamlet or L’Aiglon than a young man who could not understand the philosophy or an older man who does not have the look of the boy. ‘The woman more readily looks the part, yet has the maturity of mind to grasp it.’”

- Theatre Histories, An Introduction (Routeledge)

Sarah Bernhardt was a beautiful, talented badass.

For Honey, who is just so sweet and so pretty.

For Honey, who is just so sweet and so pretty.

(Source: shestolemyshoes, via xhome-wreckerx)

When diet coke just isn’t enough.

How geevroom spends finals time.

When diet coke just isn’t enough.

How geevroom spends finals time.

More lights. I have 5 lamps in my room, I never turn on my overhead. Needless to say, I am into some nice mood lighting.
themooonchild:

glassed candles <3

More lights. I have 5 lamps in my room, I never turn on my overhead. Needless to say, I am into some nice mood lighting.

themooonchild:

glassed candles <3

(Source: censu, via crestfallenwitch)

For Sindhu, who should maybe show Holden.

This could be us if we had gone with them. We could have gone on an epic search for lavender cookies.

(Source: pusheen)

This might be my brother in 20 years. Or me. We haven&#8217;t really determined which one of us will finally crack.
Probably me.

This might be my brother in 20 years. Or me. We haven’t really determined which one of us will finally crack.

Probably me.

(Source: pyewacketscorner)

nellodee:

The Saga Of Biorn (via Grey)

This is just brillant!

I warn you now. This is the most tragic heart-wrenching film I have ever seen. Even death can’t save us from the hopelessness of life.

Springtime!

Springtime!

Jackpot, king of the tripods.
My mom brought my dog to visit me at school last week!

Jackpot, king of the tripods.

My mom brought my dog to visit me at school last week!

I like the quiet moments that loud people will occasionally share with you.  When they allow you to discover that there is so much more to them than first meets the eye. When suddenly you begin to wonder what is really going on behind their playfulness. You realize how multifaceted some people are, how some people will never stop surprising you. I love those people.

ocaenic:

i like quiet people. they understand the inner workings of the human heart better than anyone else. they are the best listeners and often the best advisers. they have a beauty that does not shine but softly glows. i like the way they cast their eyes down when talking, i like the way they smile politely and genuinely. 

(via vouth)

You have to figure out where home is first.

You have to figure out where home is first.

(via xhome-wreckerx)

Great Pangy Day ladies!

rookiemag:

Their Hearts Were Full of Spring

Great Pangy Day ladies!

rookiemag:

Their Hearts Were Full of Spring

I know you care so much about the things you care about and I’m trying to care about the things you care about too, but I don’t care.