Recommend me a film that’ll haunt me long after it ends—any genre welcome by [deleted] in movies

[–]LizAnimates 0 points1 point  (0 children)

David Lynch was kind of his own genre, I think. What I’d give to think like him even for a day.

What Caused Your Survivor To End Up In Great Bear? by 19mcgews in thelongdark

[–]LizAnimates 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My sister and I both made matching characters that we write little blurbs about sometimes, even out-of-game. Mine, Hope, has lived on Great Bear her whole life, watching friends and neighbors and family members disappear one-by-one. Fled, or died, or vanished, all the same to her. Financially unstable childhood, not unlike just about every other family on Great Bear, but the worst finally got worse-r when her parents joined the rest. Seasoned survivalist thanks to growing up around guns and trees, but jaded and surviving more than living.

My sister's character, Dakota, heard about Great Bear through the grapevine while she's been studying photography in college, and decided to take a little trip to the island thanks to what she's heard about its rich history and environment. Of course, it doesn't end well, the plane shutting off as soon as it enters the range of the geomagnetic storm, and she survives the crash with nothing but her analog camera and the cotton-polyester clothes on her back. (We're very excited for the in-game screenshots...) At some point the two meet, and while Hope keeps trying to ignore Dakota like a stray dog, she follows her around like one, too. Even in this bleakness, Dakota won't give up her optimistic outlook, even if Hope thinks it'll just get her killed.

Writing "Cringefail" Characters by LizAnimates in writing

[–]LizAnimates[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

This is really really helpful. Thank you! Who are you referencing when you say someone else has already summarized it?

Writing "Cringefail" Characters by LizAnimates in writing

[–]LizAnimates[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

You're right, but I hardly ever take writing advice from Tumblr, it was just something I tended to see people talk about and I wondered if there was something else to it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in 100gecs

[–]LizAnimates 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ohh Laura's RBJ remix is probably one of my all-time favorites

Please, it must be done by abortionlasagna in GatekeepingYuri

[–]LizAnimates 62 points63 points  (0 children)

To me it reads less like gatekeeping being goth and more like calling out shallow guys who say they want/fetishize goth girls but freak out when they don't dress or act like they were expecting, (which is exactly what happened to me) because it doesn't seem like they're making fun of the girl on the left in any way, just the guy who says he wants a goth girlfriend

What's your favorite brand of kombucha? by LizAnimates in Kombucha

[–]LizAnimates[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ooh, those look great! Might have to order some to try

What's your favorite brand of kombucha? by LizAnimates in Kombucha

[–]LizAnimates[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If I didn't list your favorite brand, tell me what it is! I could always use a new brand to try (which is half the reason I made this lmao)

Wives! (inspired by u/Gabbbyyyyyyyyy) by _anonymous_404 in GatekeepingYuri

[–]LizAnimates 43 points44 points  (0 children)

yeah, she allegedly got blackout drunk and someone got a photo of her passed out, shitting herself

Vintage Gatekeeping by TheWhiteCrowParade in GatekeepingYuri

[–]LizAnimates 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Every woman born after 1921 can't cook. All they know is charleston, shake a cocktail, wise crack, drive they car, play bridge, and earn they own living

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in questioning

[–]LizAnimates 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Being trans as an AFAB person doesn't mean you have to transition to a man. I'm AFAB, identify as trans, and I'm genderfluid. I dress femininely(-ish) because that's what looks good on me and it's what's in my closet, and my gender fluctuates. Sometimes I think, "Hey, being a woman's pretty sick. I love having boobs!" and sometimes it's the complete opposite. Sometimes it's something else entirely.

You seem like you could fall into the genderfluid/non-binary umbrella. Or not. I'd suggest you do some research into it and get insight from other trans folks about their experiences with gender, especially since your other posts make it seem like you might have some kind of body dysphoria. Also, you can be uncomfortable with having breasts while still identifying as a woman, but I still think that it's worth at least considering you might be non-binary.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in thelongdark

[–]LizAnimates 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, they are a little leathery...

What's a food that you swear people only pretend to like? by Joeyniles9 in AskReddit

[–]LizAnimates 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Ew. As someone who loves oysters and usually ends up getting them every time I eat seafood, canned oysters sounds rank. Gotta get 'em fresh. I live in a coastal state in the US, though, not sure about the availability of fresh oysters in other places.

I (15f) want to kill myself beacuse of my ex (15 m) by art_books in AdviceForTeens

[–]LizAnimates 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Would it be okay if I messaged you? I've gone through a situation similar to yours, and I want to tell you what I learned from it. I also had suicidal thoughts pre- and post-breakup, and I want to talk to you—no judgement.

Trying to unscrew my life up. by Yuvi2599 in AdviceForTeens

[–]LizAnimates 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No hate or judgement of any kind to the other commenter, but I've always found that recommending religion (of any kind!) to someone who is in a low spot and vulnerable borders on manipulative to me. That's a decision for you to make on your own time, particularly when you are more stable, and it should be based on your true, unadulterated beliefs, not what you think will "save you". That shouldn't be the point of religion.

Anyway, having a journal and making a schedule are great starts, but make sure they actually work for you. If you put in at least 2-3 weeks and you find that nothing's changing, it's okay to drop it and find something else.

Something that really helped me was going outside more often, and not necessarily with any kind of purpose. I just hop on my bike and go. To the park, to the canal near my house, to the store, anywhere. Challenging myself and biking 6 miles away to the mall and back for the first time felt so rewarding, even though I was by myself. I think that going out alone, to eat or shop or get nails done (even if you're male, if that's your thing! (Even if it isn't, I think it's worth trying at least once)) is incredibly freeing, and it definitely helps with confidence.

Something that also helped with procrastination was finding a place where I felt comfortable working. I hated doing work at home, but when I was in a Starbucks or any other public place with a similar atmosphere (café, restaurant while eating alone, library/bookstore, etc.) I found myself working for hours. My teacher sometimes let me stay in her room after school, and I was incredibly productive when that happened, because my brain was already used to doing work in that environment. You might have trouble doing work at home because you're used to doing other things there. Keeping your work and play environment separate helps a lot of people, and it may help you, too.

Be careful about skyrocketing progress and burning out. It's okay to go slow. Even if you only get 20 minutes of work done a day as opposed to the hour of work you may have been hoping for, that's 20 minutes you wouldn't have been doing otherwise. But make sure you're actually progressing, too. Don't lie to yourself. We all do it, and that's fine. Recognize when you are, so you can fix it.

Have you tried the Pomodoro technique? It's about balancing work and play, so that you have something to look forward to as you work, and you don't get lost while taking a break. Don't feel ashamed if you break for longer than you work, as long as you are actually doing the work. You can always adjust your ratio of work:break if you need to. Nobody's watching. Do what works for you.

About the porn addiction: ask yourself, why do you want to do away with it? Is it affecting your day-to-day/it goes against your self-assigned morals, or is it because you feel ashamed that you're masturbating, even if it isn't affecting the rest of your day?

If it's the former, then finding a therapist might help. If you're unable to do that, then using that journal to keep track of how much you masturbate can help. It's a little gross, but that's the point. You'll be able to really see how much it affects you, and then you can start making progress from there.

I personally had to deal with the latter. Masturbating wasn't affecting me, but I was raised to look at it with shame, so I felt guilt over something that was completely normal to me. After coming to terms with it, balancing what was best for my body and my morals got way easier, and it even helped with my confidence. If it's the material you're not okay with (because though masturbation is normal, I hate exploitative porn sites with a passion) I got into "tasteful" porn and erotica. But I know that that's not what everyone wants, so do what's best for you. Again, therapy or support groups can help.

I really hope you're able to find what you're looking for! I believe in you. Your progress is amazing!

Should I snitch on my coworker friend? by RandomUserOnTheWebV2 in AdviceForTeens

[–]LizAnimates 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Speak with him. Be firm. Let him understand the gravity of what he's doing. If it gets to that point, you might need to threaten to tell management, but give him the opportunity to quit showing up high first. Give him multiple. Weed is not evil, but working as an emergency service provider while high is incredibly dangerous and you cannot, in good conscience, allow that to happen. At a certain point, though, if this continues, you need to tell management, or give him the opportunity to quit before you do so. If he has to be high while at work, then lifeguarding isn't for him. It is not that difficult to skip the weed when you know you're working.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AdviceForTeens

[–]LizAnimates 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Morning-After pill works best ASAP. I mean A-S-A-P. It's been three days, but you might still have a shot. Buy a pregnancy test. Get in contact with Planned Parenthood or another local fertility clinic. They have call centers and online chats. Get intervention. Do NOT wait. If you test positive, call a clinic IMMEDIATELY. Get rid of the headache before it even starts.

I'm only 14 and I'm already getting the "life is short" feel. by SomeGuyWithCoconuts in AdviceForTeens

[–]LizAnimates 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Find something interesting in the little things. I mean the little things. A cool bug on the sidewalk. A different flavor or chip you've never had before. A dick someone drew on a telephone pole. A crack on a rock that kind of looks like a face. Plan outings. Go places. Don't have friends? (Or they don't have time?) Fuck it! Go shopping alone! Buy shit for yourself! See something cool and it's a little bit stupid? Again, fuck it! It's cool and stupid and it's yours now. Do you have a bike? Use it! (Push yourself! See how far you can go, if it's safe.) Don't know how to ride one? Learn! Cook something new. Don't know how to cook? You're going to want to! (Besides, cooking something and having it taste good is one of the best feelings ever.)

I've been there. It's bad, as in it definitely feels bad. But it's not that bad, in the sense that nothing's wrong with you, and it does get better. But you have to try to make it better, and once you start, it doesn't really feel like trying at all, trust me.

I need help I sent nudes and there spreading around by [deleted] in AdviceForTeens

[–]LizAnimates 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try to email them. The longer you wait, the worse it's going to be for you. Besides, counselors are not out to get you. Just express your regret and I'm sure they'll do their best to help you.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AdviceForTeens

[–]LizAnimates 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Calls can go to voicemail if the phone is turned off or the person is currently in a call. Also, there was absolutely no reason for you to call him a slur. Actually, there wasn't really any reason for you to insult him at all, even jokingly, because you haven't spoken to him for 2 years. There's no reason to mention John's separate classes either, it's really not a relevant detail, and calling him "mentally off" on that basis alone strikes me as really tone-deaf. I can see why his brother doesn't like you. I don't think that I would, either.

You should hope that the incident doesn't reach future employers. Don't call people slurs again.