like how media misportrays black bears?
Is Vegas misportrayed in the media like black bears, and snakes? Plenty times at PEEC we’d get a group of kids scared out of their faces of nature (esp night hikes) because the media portrayed black bears as maneaters, snakes as evil, and the dark as a place where serial killers obvs. lurked amongst the ferns and japanese barberry.
In all reality, black bears are mild mannered bear and only want our food trash, only two types of local snakes are venomous - and those are MUCH rarer, and why the FUCK would a serial killer come to the delaware valley water gap recreational area?where almost NO ONE lives?
Is Vegas like this too? Loaded with inevitable drunken marriages to sleazy strippers? Various other sexual temptations? The cast of CSI? Free booze and bad decisions?
Vegas has got to be at least a little embellished, right?
It seems so extreme.
Well…I’ll be ringing in the New Year with a belly full of sushi and some Mel Brooks movies…
Had to re-blog this.
I know humanity is completely destroying and eliminating the natural world. For the few that are trying to fight for nature there’s a shit load more who could care less.
And that just really defeats me.
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I have accepted fear as a part of life - specifically the fear of change. I have gone ahead despite the pounding in the heart that says: turn back.
You have to look at what you have right in front of you, at what it could be, and stop measuring it against what you’ve lost. I know this to be wise and true, just as I know that pretty much no one can do it.
—Jonathan Tropper (This Is Where I leave You)
(Source: quote-book)
All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us.
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J.R.R. Tolkien (submitted by myworldlieshere
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This reminds me… I need to start my annual winter re-reading of LOTR
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isn’t that just nifty!?
In the years I was too awkward to actually date, I thought it’d be awesome to go on a date where we each had separate fake identities that we played along with. Made up fake names, fake stories…essentially Wedding Crashers, but not necessarily soley at Weddings… it could be done at any function…
SO, we were talking tonight and the subject actually came up somehow - AAAAND it’s totally on when I get down to AZ. I’m so excited. We’re going to make up fake identities and go out places. One of the many reasons I dig the kid.
So yesterday I went to Starbucks because I had like four dollars in my wallet and I was thirsty. Anyways, after the lady took my order like usual they ask you what your name is right? Well being me and all in my head I was like “The name Nick is too boring let’s spice this mother fucker up”. So I told the lady my name was Voldemort in the most calm way I could and for like two minutes she looked at me like I was fucking crazy. So I awkwardly walked away and sat down for like another five minutes or so until my drink came, and when I looked at the name on the cup I couldn’t help but to laugh for the longest time.
hahaha.
I’ve learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow. I’ve learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights. I’ve learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you’ll miss them when they’re gone from your life. I’ve learned that making a “living” is not the same thing as making a “life.” I’ve learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance. I’ve learned that you shouldn’t go through life with a catcher’s mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw something back. I’ve learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision. I’ve learned that even when I have pains, I don’t have to be one. I’ve learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone. People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back. I’ve learned that I still have a lot to learn. I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.
—Maya Angelou (via kari-shma)
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Bad Intruder of the Day: Let’s see: 1. Breaks in to house. 2. Takes a shower. 3. Locks himself in the bathroom when the homeowner arrives. 4. Calls the police out of concern for his own safety. 5. Waits around for police and gets taken into custody “without incident.” I’m no expert on crime, but I’m thinking Mr. Chapek may want to reconsider his line of work.
Oh, and as for the weapon: “[Police] did not say if the homeowner did in fact have a gun.”
[cnn / someecards.]](http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lhr6q4ycZp1qzpwi0o1_r1_500.jpg)
Bad Intruder of the Day: Let’s see: 1. Breaks in to house. 2. Takes a shower. 3. Locks himself in the bathroom when the homeowner arrives. 4. Calls the police out of concern for his own safety. 5. Waits around for police and gets taken into custody “without incident.” I’m no expert on crime, but I’m thinking Mr. Chapek may want to reconsider his line of work.
Oh, and as for the weapon: “[Police] did not say if the homeowner did in fact have a gun.”
[cnn / someecards.]
(Source: thedailywhat)
Happiness is not a destination. It is a mood, it is not permanent. It comes and goes and if people thought that way then maybe people would find happiness more often.
—One Tree Hill (VIA Cezzme)
(Source: quote-book)
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Fun Fact of the Day: Also, the word bed looks like a bed.
[@petergriffin / nerdvana / thd.]](http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lht17dcDcN1qzpwi0o1_500.jpg)
Fun Fact of the Day: Also, the word bed looks like a bed.
[@petergriffin / nerdvana / thd.]
(Source: thedailywhat)
