you don't "hate kids," you hate being forced into a caretaking role.

you don't "hate kids," you hate censorship passed off as family values.

you don't "hate kids," you hate the constrictiveness of the nuclear family.

you don't "hate kids," you're just not used to occupying fully age diverse spaces so you're not used to the noise or the many different kinds of needs.

you don't "hate kids," most public spaces just aren't built for kids, and so the few kids you see are always uncomfortable and distressed.

you don't "hate kids," you hate the intense social rules assigned to kids and anyone who interacts with kids.

You don't "hate kids," you hate how society reproduces its most restrictive elements and how kids are powerless to resist it.

All things considered this life is truly a gift

I’ll cherish everything

two unrelated shards of porcelain that fit perfectly together

.｡*ﾟ+.*.｡ fairies are deadly *ﾟ.｡*+ .

edit: i made a companion to this here

products are so bad now that i have to do approximately 8 hours of research before i buy anything

Seriously, if you're planning to spend a coupla hundred bucks on an appliance, or thousands for a car, spend $4 for a month of Consumer Reports (consumerreports.org).

They're a not-for-profit consumers union, dedicated to fair and honest reviews of everything people buy. Totally worth the membership.

And yeah, if money is tight you can join for a month then cancel the membership easily when you're done with your research.

Also check to see if your local public library has a subscription, either in print or digital format (might be listed as a database rather than a magazine - that's the case at my library in Canada).

Most libraries will provide access to CR, either in print or digital format. The digital archives are what you want when researching a specific product, since they cover different areas each issue.

Lots of good recommendations in the notes, I'd also recommend this one:

It's focused on camping gear, but many of their recommendations are also excellent for everyday use!

This might be a day late, but hear me out… [The concept of WOMEN]

red honey as a result of bees feasting on cherries

The mirror does not define you. Your kindness does. Your laughter does. The way you love, the way you create, the way you exist. That is who you are.

American mink with iced fish.

you like me... ? *enters your bloodstream*

we could be two bees sleeping in a flower together

(source)

“Dykes and Their Cars” by Chloe Sherman