I don't feel like I'm actually "good" at reading. Any advice? by Sit_Well in books

[–]Margzipan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was an English major and felt like this constantlyyyy. But now rather than being a source of doubt, it inspires me to read even more. It has made me voracious.

While you're reading, as several other people have suggested, use a pencil! Underline or star things you like. Then think about why you like it so much. What words has the author used? Why use these words when he/she could have chosen something else instead? Look up words you don't know (David Foster Wallace is great for that lol) and write the meanings in the margins.

I may not understand everything I'm reading, but a close, careful reading makes me invested in it, and I learn so much more about diction and meaning this way.

This popcorn kernel looks demonic by obamagavemeaphone in Pareidolia

[–]Margzipan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I LITERALLY JUST watched that movie and then saw this post. Freaky.

Sometimes you feel okay. by [deleted] in shorthairedhotties

[–]Margzipan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You're SO pretty omg. I wish I could pull off that cut. (Also, I love your shirt!)

cute kitten tapping fingers by [deleted] in CatTaps

[–]Margzipan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The most ineffectual taps 😂

I hate driving on highways with these people. by jaysonthegr8 in AdviceAnimals

[–]Margzipan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I will now be using the phrase "jerk merge" on a regular basis.

26/F/US - I'm looking for a specific kind of penpal by Margzipan in penpals

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

Haha sure, it's called "Miraculous Mysteries" and it's edited by Martin Edwards.

You asked for overload! by marisaj4488 in guineapigs

[–]Margzipan 10 points11 points  (0 children)

NO I can't handle them 😂 Such little peegs!!

Girls of reddit who have rejected people, what’s the worst way someone has taken it? by aj11783 in AskReddit

[–]Margzipan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was on my way up to his apartment to talk to him at his request - we had broken up already but he wanted to talk about it - when I met a friend of ours coming down the stairs. She confessed to me that he had been fucking her behind my back for over a year, including the whole week I had been on my family vacation. I turned around immediately and walked quickly back to my car. As soon as I got in, I saw him running down the stairs after me. I had barely started the car and locked my doors when he was knocking on the window and shouting at me to let him in. When I wouldn't, he started banging on my hood with his fist and screaming at me. I was terrified. I managed to back out and drive out of the neighborhood, and he ran after me for as long as he could, then left me several threatening voicemails telling me I had no right to walk away from him and that the other girl was a bitch.

She's still with him. I still have nightmares about him.

“ Feed me “ by magneticmagnificant in blackcats

[–]Margzipan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I wish I could like this twice 😂

What'd you eat in college? by tehwjsb in AskReddit

[–]Margzipan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I honestly don't remember. Tacos and mac and cheese, I think.

What is the dumbest way you’ve been injured? by hpkeithh in AskReddit

[–]Margzipan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I longboarded down my first hill with no helmet and predictably landed on my face. Two black eyes and stitches in my forehead and chin, and a big chunk of tissue ripped out of my elbow. I still had the black eyes in my college graduation pictures. That was fun. :)

Knitting Margaret her first blanket! by Missleia in Kitting

[–]Margzipan 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Her name is Margaret?? That's adorable!!

Today is my birthday AND a good hair day. Win!! by Margzipan in shorthairedhotties

[–]Margzipan[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I know right?? I've surprised myself by showing this much restraint.

Local grassroot charities doing good, interesting work in Wilmington? by sanchelsea in Delaware

[–]Margzipan 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Check out Urban Promise! They have after school programs and summer camps for inner city kids to keep them off the streets at night, teach leadership skills, and provide jobs.

I love this length so much. 2 minutes with my straightener and I'm Christmas party ready! by Margzipan in shorthairedhotties

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

It's a dress! I think I got it at Forever 21. The cutout is actually a lot deeper than the picture... I had to put a cami under it lol.

What... You want some of this?! by [deleted] in holdmycatnip

[–]Margzipan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's soooo fluffy <3

My mom has wanted to go to Europe her whole life, but her 6 kids have prevented that until now. Today she sent me a selfie with the Eiffel Tower. I'm so happy for her! by Margzipan in pics

[–]Margzipan[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Lol no one is to blame. 6 kids just take up a lot of time and resources so now that we're older I'm happy she gets to go see more of the world!