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niknak79: parkour cat

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:01:00 -0400

niknak79:

parkour cat

4gifs: Making chains

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:00:51 -0400

4gifs:

Making chains

Answer this with ten random facts about yourself and then pass it on to your ten favorite followers (ﾉ⊙ヮ⊙)ﾉ

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 08:41:00 -0400

Oh gods, I’m actually horrible at picking things to share about myself because I’m truly, very boring. Seriously.

Um. Cats. Cats are the best.

After dragons of course.

I think that all people are connected, via a sorta mass consciousness, but that it’s hard to tap into while you’re aware of yourself & your surroundings.

Much easier when imbalanced, of course. Or asleep.

Okay, gotta change to subject or this is just gonna be a post where I rant about things off the top of my head, which I believe right now, but which I could change my mind about an hour from now. [though I’ve noticed that doesn’t happen much, only sometimes, when I do get set off rambling about these things…]

Where was I…seven I think. Okay.

I sleep better when I’m in a cold place & can snuggle up under blankets.

I can not sleep well at all when it’s hot. Period.

I’m semi-seriously considering saving up money for a year or two or three, buying a car in that time, & just driving across the country until I break down/say fuck it, & settle wherever I end up.

But I dunno if I’m brave enough, or able enough, to do that.

& that’s ten. Sorta. If you squint? -shrugs-

That’s what you’re getting. 8B

PS: I’m not gonna tag anyone. Because reasons. [read: I’m too lazy]
You should all do this though. Maybe. If you want to?

boazpriestly: thorinsexenshield: popeyeschicken: thatsciencegu...

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 11:00:45 -0400

boazpriestly:

thorinsexenshield:

popeyeschicken:

thatscienceguy:

1 and 5 are kind of Humbling…

can we NOT DO THIS RIGHT NOW

this makes me wanna puke guh

And yet people still try to tell us that Mermaids don’t exist.

"Crying does not indicate that you are weak. Since birth, it has always been a sign that you are..."

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 11:00:53 -0400

“Crying does not indicate that you are weak. Since birth, it has always been a sign that you are alive.”

- Charlotte Brontë, Jane Eyre (via darren-criss)

tastefullyoffensive: [bevinbarbarian]

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 07:08:00 -0400

tastefullyoffensive:

[bevinbarbarian]

laprasreptilesandstuff: preservedcucumbers: There are two...

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 11:00:50 -0400

laprasreptilesandstuff:

preservedcucumbers:

There are two things in life that I am truly passionate about: Comics, and honey.

fucking love honey

ami-sempai: This gave me fucking goosebumps.

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:30:45 -0400

ami-sempai:

This gave me fucking goosebumps.

aperture-science-security: dopamints: lolyeah-shutup: if only...

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:00:56 -0400

aperture-science-security:

dopamints:

lolyeah-shutup:

if only they knew what we go through to give them what they like.

YES

I have a whole file folder for this shit categorised by color. I take harvest moon seriously more than I take on my own life.

you could say -puts on sunglasses- you made cliff notes

Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww yeaaaaah

comfortspringstation: DIY Non-Dairy Milk You can make a variety...

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 08:30:32 -0400

comfortspringstation:

DIY Non-Dairy Milk

You can make a variety of plant-based “milks” by blending raw nuts, seeds, and grains with water. Almonds, cashews, macadamias, Brazil nuts, hazelnuts, pecans, pistachios, coconuts, soybeans, hemp seeds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, sacha inchi seeds, flaxseeds, quinoa, millet, rice, and oats can all be liquefied into delicious milks. Homemade milks are fresh, free of additives and preservatives, and you can completely control the integrity of the product: the quality of the ingredients, the sugar levels, and the texture.

“Milking” raw nuts, seeds, and grains is quick and easy. Here’s how to do it:

SOAK nuts, seeds, or grains by placing in a bowl with filtered water and a pinch of sea salt. Soaking removes enzyme inhibitors, improves digestibility and nutrient bio-availability, and helps everything blend more easily. Rinse thoroughly and drain.

BLEND with filtered water. A high-speed machine like a Vitamix is preferable to really pulverize the mixture. A 1:3 ration of nuts/seeds/grains to water generally yields good results. Start with 2 cups of water and gradually add more water until you get the taste and consistency you like. Blend for about 1 minute. This can warm the mixture. Chill in the fridge, or blend with ice to consume immediately.

SWEETEN the milk to taste with pitted dates, stevia, maple syrup, agave, coconut sugar, etc. You can also add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to boost flavors, and 1 tablespoon of NON-GM soy or sunflower lecithin and coconut butter to emulsify ingredients. You can also jazz up your milks with raw cacao, fruit, cinnamon, nutmeg, or anything else that tickles your fancy.

STRAIN Some foods like cashews, macadamias, and pecans yield smooth milks. However, with most other foods, like almonds, you will get some texture. You can enjoy this fibrous milk, or strain it for a smoother, more commercial-style blend. Place a nut milk bag over a large container, pour the milk in, and gently squeeze the bag until all liquid has passed through. You can re-purpose the pulp as a body scrub by mixing with some coconut oil, or dehydrate it for use in cookies, crusts, and crackers.

ENJOY Most milks will keep in the fridge in a sealed container for two or three days. Freeze any leftovers in ice cube trays for use later. Homemade milks can separate when stored. Just shake or blend again before drinking.

Basic Plant-Based “Milk”

1 cup nuts, grains, or seeds
3 cups filtered water
3 Tbs. plant based sweetener (such as maple syrup, raw agave, coconut sugar, or 3-4 pitted dates, or stevia to taste)
1 Tbs. coconut butter (optional, for texture)
1 Tbs. Non-GM soy or sunflower lecithin (optional, to emulsify and add creaminess)
1 tsp. natural vanilla extract
Pinch of Celtic sea salt (optional, to bring out flavors)

1. Soak nuts, grains, or seeds for desired time. See suggested times below.
2. Drain nuts, grains, or seeds. Rinse, and then place in blender with 3 cups filtered water. Add remaining ingredients, and blend on high until fully liquefied, about 1 minute.
4. If consuming immediately, add a few ice cubes to cool milk.
5. Strain with a nut milk bag, if desired. Milk will keep for two days stored in a sealed glass jar in the fridge.

Makes 3-4 cups milk.

(Originally by Tess Masters.)

Soaking time varies by hardness of nut or seed. Here are some more specific guide times for soaking the grains, nuts and seeds (with sprouting times when making sprouts):

Food                            Soaking Time (Hrs)    Sprouting Time (Days)

Almonds                      8-12                             No Sprouting

Adzuki Beans              8-12                               4

Amaranth                      8                                    1-3

Barley                         6                                     2

Black Beans               8-12                                3

Brazil Nuts                  3                                   No Sprouting

Buckwheat                 6                                      2-3

Cashews                2-4                                No Sprouting Chickpeas/Garbanzo 8                                2-3

Flaxseeds                     ½                                  No Sprouting

Hazelnuts                      8-12                              No Sprouting

Kamut         7    2-3

Lentil Beans           7                                     2-3

Macadamias             2                                  No Sprouting

Millet                        5                                    12 hours

Mung Beans             8-12                                4

Oat Groats               6                                     2-3

Pecans                     6                                   No Sprouting

Pistachios                 8                                     No Sprouting

Pumpkin Seeds          8                                       3

Radish Seeds           8-12                                 3-4

Sesame Seeds         8                                     2-3

Sunflower Seeds       8                 12-24 hours

Quinoa                     4                                     2-3

Walnuts                    4                               No Sprouting

Wheat Berries          7                                     3-4

Wild Rice                  9                                       3-5

stabdaddroog: This is the most accurate thing I’ve ever seen.

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 08:00:10 -0400

stabdaddroog:

This is the most accurate thing I’ve ever seen.

starborn-vagabond: comixqueen: Guys, check out this crazy bird! This is a real animal, I shit you...

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 17:30:40 -0400

starborn-vagabond:

comixqueen:

Guys, check out this crazy bird!

This is a real animal, I shit you not!

The Pennant-winged Nightjar (Macrodipteryx vexillarius)

LOOK IT’S THE ANIME WINGED BIRD

cjwho: tham & videgard hansson arkitekts | colorful...

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 13:01:06 -0400

cjwho:

tham & videgard hansson arkitekts | colorful apartment at humlegarden, stockholm

tham & videgard hansson arkitekts first starting point was to reestablish the well crafted quality of the once high-class turn of the century apartment (late jugend / art nouveau 1800/1900) that had been totally altered, and even for some time transformed into a hotel, leaving very few traces of the original.

panta-reiii: Nudibranches are fucking awesome

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 08:30:31 -0400

panta-reiii:

Nudibranches are fucking awesome

kuro-vortex92: June 11 2013 was a good day.

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 07:11:17 -0400

kuro-vortex92:

June 11 2013 was a good day.

Photo

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 17:30:28 -0400

Video

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 13:01:04 -0400

strangeness and charm: alisonofagun: fuckyourwritinghabits: cornflakepizza: winchesterbr0s:...

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 08:30:17 -0400

strangeness and charm: alisonofagun: fuckyourwritinghabits: cornflakepizza: winchesterbr0s:...:

alisonofagun:

fuckyourwritinghabits:

cornflakepizza:

winchesterbr0s:

hesmybrother-hesadopted:

czarnoksieznik:

beesmygod:

“chuffed doesnt mean what you think it means”

it means exactly what i think it means its just some stupid word that literally has two definitions that mean the opposite thing

what in the shit pissing fuck

This makes me really chuffed.

This post is quite egregious

Well I’m nonplussed by this whole post.

goddamnit.

why are you guys so upset about autoantonyms? they are literally the best ever

chaoticwaltz: morrissarty: the best of tumblr confusion my...

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 17:30:25 -0400

chaoticwaltz:

morrissarty:

the best of tumblr confusion

my stomach hurts, i haven’t laughed this hard in fucking ages

zarggg: broomsticksandspellcraft: teratomarty: diarrheaworldst...

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 13:00:48 -0400

zarggg:

broomsticksandspellcraft:

teratomarty:

diarrheaworldstarhiphop:

The Wendigo is a spirit of famine from the folklore of the Algonquian peoples of the Great Lakes and much of Canada east of the Rockies. It is common in Midwestern horror stories and folktales. It is thought of as a malevolent cannibalistic spirit that could possess humans or a monster that humans could physically transform into. Those who indulged in cannibalism were at particular risk,and the legend appears to have reinforced this practice as a taboo.

It is said that in times of famine, any human that is driven to eat the flesh of another person in their hunger may become a Wendigo.
The Wendigo has an insatiable appetite. Whenever it eats a person it grows in proportion to the size of its meal, causing its hunger to grow more and more intense.

Please note that Wendigo are among the unpleasant category of monsters that are summoned by the mention of their name. The middle of Summer is about the only safe time to talk about them out loud. They can also use your name against you- if it’s the middle of Winter, and you hear your name in the howling wind, DON’T GO OUTSIDE. Get a friend to tie you to a bed or lock you in a closet if need be.

HOLY SHIT HOW ABOUT NO

I remember getting shared skitless as a child by stories about this and other Native American ghost stories.

I kinda miss those days.