That’s actually a wise move that many people do practice. Don’t have enough job experience, but need it to get the job? Put yourself down as having had experience in a position in a company that is no longer in business, especially if it closed years ago. They literally have no way of verifying this (do not do this for chains wherein only the store closed, but not the chain). It’s a good way to fluff up your resume, just make sure you put down a position wherein you used skills you already have.
For instance, you can say you were a Personal Assistant – typing, data entry, responding to emails, taking phone calls.
Or you were an entry level cashier/customer service worker. Retraining is simple at that point.
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Oh! I actually know the answer to this one! American newspaper ads charged by the letter, so a lot of people would eliminate unnecessary letters like the second L in “cancelled” or the U in “colour”. Some of these spelling changes were used so often that they stuck, and now Americans just spell some words differently.
In summary: Americans spell things weird because capitalism
It goes further back than that, though. Noah Webster attempted spelling reform with his 1828 dictionary–it was one part aesthetics and one part nationalism on his part. That’s why US English dropped the “u” from words like colour and technically spells it “canceled” instead of “cancelled.”
they get fogged up when we drink hot beverages.
they get smudged for no reason.
we will push them up using anything in our area (i.e shoulder, whatever is in my hand, scrunching my nose up so they get pushed up, etc.).
they get knocked off our faces all. the. fucking. time.
when we change clothes we either take them off or they fall off when we pull our shirts off.
we have to clean them after being in the rain.
we own multiple pairs of them, not just one lone pair for our whole lives.
most people don’t wear them in the pool, but some have extra old pairs for the pool (like me).
some people take them off during sex, that’s fine! but some people keep them on.
they don’t get squished into your face when you kiss (most of the time. at least from what i’ve experienced and i’ve got some mf big glasses).
if we look down and look back up while you talk/to peek up at something, we will just peek blindly over the top of them.
we clean them on whatever item of clothing is closest.
some of us have prescription sunglasses and some of us wear contacts when we need to wear sunglasses.
please keep some of these in mind when you write characters with glasses cause y’all who have 20/20 vision keep telling me all characters sleep in their glasses and own the same singular pair from age 6-25 and they never clean them.
( there’s this but you missed a few iconic glasses traits – “where’d I put my glasses” (is wearing them) – new glasses getting scratched on basically nothing. where’d the nick come from? we just don’t know. – forgetting you’re wearing synthetic material and just smudge the junk on your glasses around – after doing so, proceeding to hunt down any friend who is wearing a more cottony material – getting eyelashes on your glasses – stabbing yourself in the face with the arm of your glasses – “woah are you blind?” – “how many fingers am I holding up??” – walking into a warm room from the cold and suddenly being unable to see because your glasses fogged up – going outside and everything is Super Crisp 1080p – having three pairs of glasses and putting all of them at once – “aw dude you have transition lenses? lucky.” – the non-glasses scrutinising squint – taking off your glasses and suddenly you’re a different entity entirely – if you’re too good for taking off your glasses when dressing/undressing, realising you didn’t pull the collar of a shirt out enough and subjecting to your fate )
-For female characters wearing eye makeup is pretty much useless
– the reason why is because no matter what we do, the mascara will smear on our glasses
– thinking “Oh, there’s a little smudge. I’ll just clean it quickly”, then taking the glasses off and wondering how the hell you could see with what looks like three layers of dirt on them
– giving your loved one a little kiss but in the wrong angle so their nose touches your glasses
– the look™ when you’re in your bed lying on the side with your glasses on (aka the glasses are skewed)
-sleeping in glasses fucking hurts… well, not anymore, but it used too
-if you have long eyelashes, having to push your glasses down your nose so they dont constantly rub each other, then having to push them up cuz you cant see
-WHY WONT YOU STAY ON MY FACE?!?!?!
-*they tilt crooked slightly* oh wow, And… now Im falling over
-having transitions and right after walking into a building you can’t see because they’re still dark
-forgetting where you put them then having to either ask for help or judge your entire surroundings
-dont like contacts? like cosplaying? guess what! you’re blind now!
-trading glasses with other glasses wearers to see how blind your friends are
-when there’s a smudge that just. Won’t. Go. Away.
-“hey do you have lens cleaner?”
-your old glasses become your back up pair in case your current ones break
-metal and plastic frames are very different and most people have a preference
-*goes to bed* ”Wait. I’m wearing my glasses.”
-the ‘why won’t you stay on my face’ has the inverse of *leans over cliff* ‘oh my god, they’re actually staying on my face. w h a t’
-that moment is usually is paired with instinctively holding onto them.
-those moments are also paired with the thought ‘I should really get one of those neck-holders’
-’why is that so blurry…wait, I’m not wearing my glasses’
-wakes up, puts glasses on, looks at ceiling, sees bug, ‘hahaha nope.’ takes glasses off, no bug. good.
-sometimes? long hair? goes? weird directions? It curls around the frames and is kinda weird? (I’m talking straight hair, idk about curly/wavy) and don’t get me started on hair tangling in the elbow of the frames.
-for people who don’t have prescription sunglasses/wear contacts- sunglasses over glasses is your new best friend or those annoying two-toned glasses that are kinda sunglasses if you look through them right. Otherwise, it’s sun blind or natural blind.
-’this sport requires a helmet/mask’ *raises hand* Can I wear my glasses under it?
-glasses are actually pretty strong and I’ve survived pencils, fingers, pillows, kickballs, and various other things that were (accidentally or not) aimed at my face.
-glasses also break stupid easy and my dad’s glasses fell apart on a whim.
-having a ball thrown at your face while wearing glasses may protect your eyes, but it doesn’t protect your nose and the area around your eyes from getting bruises from the frames being forced into your face.
-*looking at impressionist/abstract painting* *takes off glasses* *soft gasp of wonder*
-when you first get them it’s like ‘wait what the heck, I was SO BLIND BEFORE’ even tho you might not have even noticed at first.
-looking halfway through them and halfway not in order to see things as blurry and not blurry at the same time. IDK it’s amusing.
I can confirm that’s as someone who wears glasses it’s ALL true. I have another point tho.
-*in science class* “so you’ll need to grab some goggle for eye safety” and you’ll hear one of three options. “You have glasses on so you don’t need goggles”, “take your glasses off” in which case then you’re suddenly blind for science class, or the best option “they’ll fit.over your glasses”
I HAD SHOP CLASSES WHEN I WAS IN MY FIRST HIGH SCHOOL AND OH BOY I HAVE HEARD ALL THREE
I would also like to add
Going to push your glasses up but forgetting you’ve taken them off
Going to take your glasses off when you’ve already taken them off
Looking down and they slide down the bridge of your nose. Pushing them back up only for them to slide down again.
“Let me try on your glasses for a second”
Realizing when you need a new pair because you can’t see as clear anymore
Forgetting to take them off when you’re getting into the shower
Getting a case for your glasses and never using it
In the West, plot is commonly thought to revolve around conflict: a confrontation between two or more elements, in which one ultimately dominates the other. The standard three- and five-act plot structures–which permeate Western media–have conflict written into their very foundations. A “problem” appears near the end of the first act; and, in the second act, the conflict generated by this problem takes center stage. Conflict is used to create reader involvement even by many post-modern writers, whose work otherwise defies traditional structure.
The necessity of conflict is preached as a kind of dogma by contemporary writers’ workshops and Internet “guides” to writing. A plot without conflict is considered dull; some even go so far as to call it impossible. This has influenced not only fiction, but writing in general–arguably even philosophy. Yet, is there any truth to this belief? Does plot necessarily hinge on conflict? No. Such claims are a product of the West’s insularity. For countless centuries, Chinese and Japanese writers have used a plot structure that does not have conflict “built in”, so to speak. Rather, it relies on exposition and contrast to generate interest. This structure is known as kishōtenketsu.
Probably one of the best things I’ve discovered trying to write. Actually, I’m going to go ahead and say this is the BEST things I’ve discovered when it comes to writing. This has freed my writing so much!! In fact, looking back some of the work I tried to write followed this formula before I was even aware of it. And I find that I write best this way.
Also adding other links to other articles on the subject for future reference:
The reason nonbinary people don’t exist in the media is because we’re cryptids whose existence is poorly documented and based on legends of yore
“I have heard tale of the ‘Non-Binary’ folk, they’ve been around longer than you can imagine.” Pappy Joseph said to a young child recently returned from a hike with a strange photo.
“Tell me more Pappy!” The child shouts, excited about this new revelation, until Pappy’s husband comes outside after making a shitload of cookie dough.
“Are you telling another poor kid about that silly myth?” Said Pappy James, still covered in butter, “Everyone know that Non-Binary folk don’t exist.”
“Don’t be so sure James, I have proof this time,” Joseph gets up from the porch and begins walking inside, “Follow me, both of you!”
Both Pappys and the child began almost running down the corridors of the large home where the Pappys live, until they reached Joseph’s study.
“I’ve found evidence from hundreds of historical documents about the Non-Binary folk, but there is one myth that stands among the rest.” Joseph brings a ladder around to a shelf on Babylonian and Enochian myth. He searches through the shelves until he finds a hefty leather-bound tome bearing a picture of the goddess Ishtar. Flipping through the pages, he stops on one story, headed by a picture of Ishtar in the underworld. “According to Babylonian myth, the Non-Binary folk were created by the Water God Enki to save the Goddess Ishtar from the underworld where she was trapped by underworld goddess Ereshkigal. They saved her by seducing the goddess and curing Ishtar of the ailments trapping her in the underworld. As a result, Ereshkigal cursed them to be rejected by humanity for betraying her, but for helping Ishtar they were granted the powers of healing, prophecy, and psychic visions.”
“Very interesting,” James said, “but why would that make them real? Just because they’re mentioned in some old book doesn’t confirm anything.”
“You’ve met Ishtar, James, she came for supper last year.”
“Just because goddesses are real doesn’t mean the Non-Binary folk are.”
Pappy Joseph smiled, “you are ridiculous James,” Before kissing James’s forehead, “and you taste like chocolate.”
The Pappys begin to leave until the young child speaks, “So wait, does that mean the Non-Binary folk are real?”
“Well kiddo, I guess we will never know, but it’s always fun to think about.”
The two Pappys leave the room, and all that’s left is the young child, who looks at the photo one more time before leaving it on the windowsill.
“Can we have cookies now Pappy?” The child yells as they run from the room. A hand of no discernible gender reaches through the window and rests on the photo. Seconds later, it bursts into flames, ashes blowing away in the breeze until none of the picture remains but a face. The hand takes the last remnants of the image as it retreats, leaving no trace it was ever there.
this is fantastic and i’m absolutely sobbing, thanks mate
Headcannon: the child is nonbinary
“I’m not crazy, I swear” Josephine says. Her hair’s a mess, there are bags under her eyes and she’s been wearing the same outfit since last week “They’re real! I know they are! I found this account that says-”
“Just because someone says something on the internet, doesn’t mean it’s true” her girlfriend, Lizzy interrupts “You know this”
“I know, but this account is…different. I don’t know how to describe it, but I know this one is real. And, I found a store recently that specializes in gender neutral clothing! Who could that be for, but the nonbinary?! No one else cares about the ‘gender’ of their clothing” she says frantically, fumbling with papers and sketches
“That’s great sweetie. But even if they are real, none of them are going to approach you smelling like this. Do me a favour and take a shower” she says, planting a kiss on Josephine’s forehead, before heading to the door “I’ll be making dinner, and if you get cleaned up, maybe you’ll get a special treat after.” She winks with a smile, then she’s gone.
Josephine sighs “I know they’re real. I know it. I just need proof. But she’s right. I really do need a shower” she says before getting up and heading to the bathroom.
Lizzy waits till she hears the water running before dialing a number into her phone. As soon as the person on the other end picks up, Lizzy says “She’s onto you. Some of your people have been getting cocky. She’s found accounts accounts admitting to be one of you.”
“I think I know the one your talking about. It’s Gaud, right?” A voice that’s sounds like nothing other than a river crashing over rocks in the moonlight
“Yeah. And their account has gained a following. If they keep it up, people are going to catch on, and your people will be revealed to the whole world”
“I’ll talk to them. I said it was fine when it was a small account, but it’s gone too far. I’ll kill them, to get the point across. Hopefully when they come back, they’ll have learned their lesson. Anyways, thank you for bringing this tho my attention. Continue to keep an eye on Josephine. Once they realize what they are, they will be unstoppable. We must make sure they don’t find out until the preparations are made”
“I understand” Lizzy says, hanging up just as her girlfriend walks in.
“Who was that on the phone?” She says, as she sits down at the table.
“Just a friend from work. Now, are you hungry my lovebird?” She says with a smile as she sets the table. She can only wait till Josephine can let their true self out of confine. Then they can rule together as it was meant to be
You can kill me but when I come back I’m going to be so pissed
I keep trying to like red wine like a grown-up but like … it’s rotten grapes, guys. You can drink things that don’t taste like rotten grapes. Why
Okay I don’t know when this post is from (I came across it stalking multiple blogs). But in case this might help, here is a brief science/wine lesson.
To start off, some facts:
-White wine is made from sweet pulp inside of the grape (minus the seeds).
-Red wine is made from both the skin and the grape (and the seeds and stems…sometimes? Can’t remember).
-Tannin is the substance found in red wines, coffee, dark chocolate. Tannins are responsible for the bitter taste in those foods.
-Tannins are found in the skin of the grape, as well as the seeds and the stems. Therefore, most red wines will have tannins, versus most whites will not have tannins.
-Red wines vary in level of tannins, depending on variety of grape, climate, and fermentation process. Pinot noir tends to be very low tannin. Shiraz/Syrah, choice of poison for our beloved brunette surgeon, is very heavy on the tannins.
-Some white wines (most commonly Chardonnay) are aged in oak barrels instead of metal containers. Oak barrels have tannins, which seeps into the wine during the fermentation process. That’s why Chardonnays tend to be “drier” aka it has tannins.
-White wines like Sauvingnon Blancs are usually fermented in steel barrels (aka no tannins. Aka usually very fruity and light and sweet).
Your ability to taste tannins is genetic.
There is a genetic marker determining whether your taste cells are sensitive to tannins.
Basically two people can drink the exact same wine and have wildly different reactions because: 1. Person A can’t taste tannins, so they taste the actual wine flavor. 2. Person B can taste tannins, and that tends to overpower ALL the other flavors in the wine. Basically all they taste is tannins and none of the wine.
I am super tannin sensitive, so if I drink a wine like Cabernet Sauvignon (very tannin heavy, aka “very dry”, it tastes like bitter ethanol alcohol to me, whereas my best friend can’t taste tannins so the same wine is maybe a little bitter but they can actually taste the grape and different flavors. To her, a wine like Sauv Blanc is too sweet, tastes like sugar water. But to me it tastes good.
So unless it’s the taste of the alcohol or all wines you hate, chances are you might hate the taste of red wine, especially the heavier red wines, because taste the tannin overpowers everything else. And all you taste is bitter bitter ethanol bitter more ethanol.
More tannin info: -Tannins bind to fat.
-This is why tannin heavy wines are recommended with fatty foods (Shiraz and steak). Whenever you eat food with high fat content, the fat builds up on your tongue. A sip of red wine will bind with the fat on your tongue and clear it away. That’s why the sip of wine between bites of fat heavy foods is considered a palate cleanser.
-By that logic, this is why white wines are recommended with low fat foods, like fish. Salmon is fattier than most fish, which is why Chardonnay (tannin heavy white wine) or Pinot Noir (low tannin red wine) is recommended with salmon.
-People who are sensitive to tannins can drink tannin heavy red wines with fatty food and generally the wine won’t taste gross. The fat on your tongue (from that steak) will bind with the tannin and neutralize the tannin taste. Aka the only time I ever drink Cabernet Sauvignon or Shiraz is with a steak or heavy, creamy pasta. Aka never bc I don’t often eat either.
-The reason dairy helps coffee taste better is because the fat in milk/creams binds with the tannins in coffee and neutralizes the bitter taste. This is why people who can’t taste tannins can generally drink coffee black without milk (sugar is a different story). It’s also why almond milk in coffee is the worst idea (almond milk is already bitter and has no fat).
More wine facts: -90% of the “aromas” of wine are marketing BS
-You know the labels that say like “cherry with a hint of blackberry?” There’s no real way to infuse cherry or blackberry into grape wine without screwing with the fermentation process. It’s all created by the wine marketing industry to sell you win. Sometimes if you smell cherry before you drink the wine, you might taste it in the wine (because majority of flavor comes from smell). Or if you think there is cherry flavor in the wine, your brain can trick your taste buds into tasting it.
-The only true flavors found in real grape wine are grapes (obviously), oak/earthy flavor (the barrels), vanilla (barrels, oak sticks), tannins. (There are a few others but can’t remember. I think maybe cinnamon?).
-People’s perception of wine often affect how good it tastes to them. Social psychology studies show that people will rate the exact same wine differently if they’re told the wines are different in price. (They rated the more expensive wine as tastier).
tl;dr Whether you can taste tannins is genetic. Exact same wines taste different for different people depending on your genetic makeup. If you’re sensitive to tannins, red wines won’t taste like anything other than bitter alcohol. Genetics/tannins are why people generally have preferences for red or whites.
this is extremely informative and i have learned a thing about myself, which is that i CLEARLY inherited the tannin-tasting genes from my teatotaling mother and not from my dad who subsists entirely on espresso and cabernet sauvignon.
Milk punches strip the tannins out of wine through that fatty process. Honestly I strongly reccomend using said fat with tannins in it as a spread on toast.
This is very informative but also now I’m even more confused as to why all alcohol tastes of ethanol alcohol to me.
How on earth would you feed a city of over 200,000 people when the land around you was a swampy lake? Seems like an impossible task, but the Aztec managed it by creating floating gardens known as chinampas, then they farmed them intensively.
These ingenious creations were built up from the lake bed by piling layers of mud, decaying vegetation and reeds. This was a great way of recycling waste from the capital city Tenochtitlan. Each garden was framed and held together by wooden poles bound by reeds and then anchored to the lake floor with finely pruned willow trees. The Aztecs also dredged mud from the base of the canals which both kept the waterways clear and rejuvenate the nutrient levels in the gardens.
A variety of crops were grown, most commonly maize or corn, beans, chillies, squash, tomatoes, edible greens such as quelite and amaranth. Colourful flowers were also grown, essential produce for religious festivals and ceremonies. Each plot was systematically planned, the effective use of seedbeds allowed continuous planting and harvesting of crops.
Between each garden was a canal which enabled canoe transport. Fish and birds populated the water and were an additional source of food. [x]
This is literally so cool. Not only does it contribute to spacial efficiency, but the canals would easily keep pests, weeds, and possibly even diseases out of the respective plots. Companion planting and bio-intensive planting would be so much easier. Water-wise systems would be inherently present. Plus it looks so super neat aesthetically. I am just all about this.
Indigenous civilizations invented sustainable development way before there was a term for it.
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