It is very easy to take the exact wrong lesson from that ("I need to stop being kind" instead of "I need to stop being weak"). You may start projecting cruelty because you think that's the one society likes, but it's actually just what society tolerates from a capable man. 2/3

Well-meaning adults will tell young men that kindness is all that matters. But they have eyes and ears, they can observe how the world works, and who gets rewarded. "Competent and kind" is the ideal but if society has to settle for just one of them, it'll take the former. /end

Visa always instructed us to give high effort replies. He’s never steered me wrong. However. I notice the replies where I say simply “hot” “nice” “that’s cool” seem most appreciated. So idk

Can’t believe how well she’s doing. Just opened a new flower. I have her right next to the gas range which can’t be right, but she’s doing so well I’m scared to move her

Going to hot springs with parents and friends, time to break out the full coverage parent approved bathing suit I keep in the back of my closet

Not me accidentally leaving the oven on for 3hrs today -.- I come home from running errands and think hmmm sure smells hot in here that’s weird

“Things should be different” is a thought that causes pain

What if I created a scavenger hunt for my sister’s birthday… oh god what a horrifying thought it would be sooooo much work 😩 but she would love it and it’s the only thing I can think of oh goddddd I think I have to do it

I need a tarot deck but like a small one for small handed people. The one I have hurts to shuffle

He’s cringe but he’s also probably exactly right

trying to understand or "fix" the global situation will make you insane. yes, the world is unravelling. no, there isn't much you can do about it, but not being one of the insane ones is a good start

I live as much of my life as possible without the burden of thought