The tears falling down my face right now, lmao. omg.
This is too perfect. Sums up all the encounters my brother and I had.
(via ethiopienne)
There is a great difference between the written and spoken word. I can find solace and liveliness in the writing of Alice Walker, but can never have that same intimacy with my brother. Not with him. Not with parents. Not with confidants. No one.
It’s more genuine somehow when not expected for someone’s understanding. It’s like I found myself in front of the gates to a private and marvelous carnival and I can’t stop listening to the music.
Quiero aprender las idiomas de mis amigos porque yo pienso es muy importante. Lo siento, no tengo acentos porque yo no se cuando uso ellos. Espero yo hice esta correctamente.
WHAT IS GOING ON IN MIDDLETON? YOU HAVE SOMEONE LITERALLY SAVING THE WORLD EVERY SINGLE WEEK. WHY DOES SHE NOT GAIN POPULARITY, WINNING THE NOBEL PEACE PRIZE, CLAIMING ALL THE AWARDS?
WHAT IS GOING ON? WHAT IS THE SITCH? THIS IS SO THE DRAMA.
/So much inconsistency
Feminist Disney: Quoting myself because it's relevant to an argument going on on my dash...
Where is it that your piece is set that there just aren’t any POC there? I mean, I’m sure there are places like that. Wherever it is that white people fly to when they take white flight comes to mind. Maybe you’re writing a story set in a gated…
AP Chem Exam
I GOT A 57% ON THE MC ALONE. I JUST MAY RECEIVE A 4 OR BETTER ON THE PRACTICE EXAM, UNLESS I SCREWED UP THE FR SIGNIFICANTLY (WHICH I BELIEVE I DID).
Exams deserve caps, always.
Horrible fasting results - stomach cramps, diarrhea, vomiting, and fatigue in the days after.
But anyway, my grades have sunk to 2 C+’s, 1 B, 2 A-’s, and 1 A. Frustrated, but excited for MITES results on the 15th, annoyed for the conference+ACT on the 13th, eager for sister+mother to leave for Denver safely on the 12th, and hopeful for DC at the end of the month for free.
First Fast Tomorrow
Yes, I will begin my fast tomorrow from the time I wake up to 12 hours afterwards. Included in that will be a removal of Tumblr and Facebook, email, and cellphone (unless Get Global business). I am doing this to control my feelings and self when lacking anything significant, as well direct my time well towards the success of not only myself, but my community. I am not sure if I will continue on Thursday (usual free day, might as well use an opportunity to control myself some more), but if so, I must do it cleverly as the mere question agitates my mom on my weight.
I have already prepared my morning, noon, and evening prayers so I cannot wait for the possibility of a great tomorrow!
2 Youtube Channels anyone and everyone should enjoy, subscribe to, and spread!
The Peculiar Kind - A show featuring conversations+interviews on the sexualities, relationships, genders, and histories of many who cannot find their selves in offered representation in film, TV, and literature because of their sexualities, relationships, and histories that are not well told. It dispels many myths and shows the distinction between gender and sexuality, culture and sexuality, and the diversity in opinion in the featured speakers. WATCH WATCH WATCH IF EVEN REMOTELY INTERESTED IN QUEER IDENTITY AND INDIVIDUALS.
Amenakin - First video was her HUSBAND & WIFE TAG! and I thought, “TOO DARN ADORABLE AND LOVING AND HAPPINESS-EMITTING, I JUST CANNOT TAKE IT.” Comprising of vlogs, retelling of her background and way into Islam, and tutorials to styles of dress, viewers gain access to the life Amena decides to show. Funny and insightful, especially since she starts all of her videos with Assalamu ‘Alaykum and I have the chance to respond with ‘Alaykum Assalam wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh (great use of Arabic in this moment - fills me with glee).
So yes, watch watch watch. Learn learn learn. Love love love.
I DID IT
I got my application extended and was able to submit everything for QuestBridge. Held my interview for TASP as well - rooting for the Black feminism seminar. Will send out my SAMS/AP/EA app for Carnegie Mellon tomorrow, as well as my Fred Hutch, Bioquest, and ISB tomorrow morning.
And then everything is done and I no longer apply for programs. 16 applications, completed!
