LIVROS,
livres.
perfect.
“Have you ever come across a homeless individual and felt totally uncomfortable?You see them and you know they are in need, but you are not sure what to do. You know that handing them money is not the best thing. But, you also see that they clearly have some needs. Their lips are chapped. They are hungry. They are thirsty. They are asking for help.How can you help?Here is a simple idea - blessing bags.This was such an easy project. We are now going to keep a few “Blessing Bags” in our car so that when we do happen to see someone on the streets who is homeless, we can hand them a Blessing Bag. I first learned of these bags from my friend, Julie. I am using the picture of her bags (see above) because the ones we took were taken in horrible lighting and turned out really grainy and hard to see what is inside of them.
If you’d like to make your own Blessing Bags, this is what you would need:Gallon size Ziplock bagsitems to go in the bags, such as:chap stickpackages of tissuestoothbrush and toothpastecombsoaptrail mixgranola barscrackerspack of gumband aidsmouthwashcoins (could be used to make a phone call, or purchase a food item)hand wipesyou could also put in a warm pair of socks, and maybe a Starbucks gift cardAssemble all the items in the bags, and maybe throw in a note of encouragement. Seal the bags and stow in your car for a moment of providence.This would be a great activity to do with some other families. Each family could bring one of the items going into the bags (ex: toothbrushes). Set up all the items around a table and walk around it with the ziplocks and fill the bags.”IMPORTANT:I am the original poster of the quoted post BUT I did not write what was written. Contrary to the person who wrote the blurb I posted (I have provided the link for her but I found this on pinterest and know that some of the people I worked with would appreciate this. Bags like these were offered at the drug rehabilitation center I worked at.
I agree that Giving money sometimes is an important and great way to help someone who is homeless. People who are homeless know in their particular circumstance what they need. I posted the article because sometimes others see someone who is homeless and we want to help, but are not sure how or they might feel uncomfortable giving money. Acknowledging this, these bags provide a good idea to begin.
A comment I have been seeing on this post is: “THEYRE ALL JUST GONNA USE MONEY FOR ALCOHOL”
-NOT SO
More info:
Why do people become homeless? http://www.merceralliance.org/why_homeless.htm
“There are many reasons why people become homeless. These include loss of employment, divorce, long-term illness. Others include domestic violence, substance abuse, institutional discharge and many other factors that make it difficult, if not impossible, for people to pay rent or make mortgage payments.
Factors that contribute to homelessness include lack of affordable housing, lack of preventative services to keep people from losing their housing, and inadequate treatment programs for those suffering from substance abuse and mental illness.”
I leave you with a final quote that guides my actions:
If you have come here to help me, you are wasting our time. But if you have come because your liberation is bound up with mine, then let us work together. -Lilla Watson
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i should have never given this away.
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that smile.
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her. (me).
girl is so good at loving everybody (but herself). girl is so good at hating no one (but herself). of course you want to be loved. everyone does. but if your body is a home that even you refuse to live in, why would anyone else ask to move in? (just temporary tenants where your thighs touch under your summer dress) sweetheart, whatever you are running away from, we can all smell.
just thinking about this today. damn.
The most captivating and meaningful romance ever captured on film, and they didn’t even need 10 minutes.
my heart hurts
Aww.
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6 Books to Read Before You Graduate
There aren’t many books I can say have changed my way of reading, let alone my outlook on the world. But I can confidently say that these six books are perfect in practically every way, and have changed my life (not only how I write, but how I think.) I believe that if you haven’t read these books before you graduate high school, you need to pick one up! Now!
1. The Giver by Lois Lowry: I read this book in seventh grade, and it was the first dystopian (or at least dystopian-esque) book I had ever read. It taught me the value of our history, and how the past can both aid and harm the present. To be different is, in the protagonist’s case, a wonderful and yet challenging thing. I can almost guarantee you that you’ll cry at the end.
2. The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien: In fact, read “The Lord of the Rings” when you’re finished with this. “The Hobbit” taught me how to speak to the reader, and how you’re never too old to have a story read to you. It really did feel as if Tolkien was there, telling me the story. Determination, strength, and a little laughter makes this short but fantastical story a classic. If you haven’t read this, or at least the sequel (LOTR) and yet call yourself a lover of fantasy, you need to get your priorities straight.
3.The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins: Go up to anyone in a book store or a library and ask for a “good dystopia novel”, and you’ll instantly be handed a copy of The Hunger Games. The title gave me doubts at first, like it did most. But read this book, and you’ll see the value of caring (whether it’s saving someone’s life or throwing them a loaf of bread), the strength it takes to change the world, and (this will sound dumb, but it’s true) the power of love. One of my favourite books.
4. Mable Riley by Marthe Jocelyn: If you’re interested in woman’s rights, feminism, or life in the early 1900’s, then you’ll love “Mable Riley.” I had no idea what it was about when I picked it up. But as I read, I fell in love with each character. An historical work set here in Canada, it combines action, romance, drama, and comedy. No matter how small one is, Jocelyn teaches us in the book, one’s voice is of value.
5. 1984 by George Orwell: One of the greatest works I’ve ever read, hands down. Orwell is right up there with Tolkien, in my mind. “1984” is a beautiful, tragic, and realistic book that is both fortunately fictional by terrifyingly speculative. It examines society, and shows us where we’re headed. The ending is as scary as it is surprising, especially the last line. I couldn’t put it down.
6. A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin: You’ve probably heard of the risqué HBO series based on the novels, but nothing beats reading them! Once you read “A Game of Thrones”, you won’t be able to resist picking up the rest of the books in “A Song of Ice and Fire.” A fantasy as wondrous as “The Lord of the Rings” yet not so straightforward. The line between good an evil is now a shifty grey area, wherein gods know who lurks, waiting to make the move that will win them the Iron Throne. A book that isn’t as simple as Elves vs. Orcs, yet is as beautiful and as fantastical. (CAUTION: EVERYBODY DIES.)
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Awkward Black Girl - The Sleepover (S. 2, Ep. 1) (by iamOTHER)
We should scratch her scalp and give her a perm. lol
Fuck that fishy hoe. I need a 10 minute break.
Yea we are. Thug life. Bros before hoes
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Gorgeous styling!!
NO heat flexi rod set. Did this a few weeks ago, but just posting :-) Was attending a wedding, so I wanted to look SHAAAHHHP!
Picture 1) Flexi rods, wide tooth comb, brush, cap, coditioner, Karen’s Beautiful hair butter, lemon juice, ACV, amla oil, spray bottle, hair clips
Picture 2) BEFORE the process begins…Woooh!!
Picture 3) Spray bottle with ACV and lemon juice. Helps with itchy/flakey scalp, adds very nice sheen, acts as a rinse agent. Massaged into scalp and worked through hair. Left in hair for 1 hour.
Picture 4) Rinsed out ACV/lemon juice, did a cowash, detangled with wide tooth comb, applied hair butter and leave in conditioner. Dryed with a t-shirt. No towels for hair ladies!! Unless microfiber. Towels strip hair of moisture.
Picture 5) Hair is damp, has been hair drying for a while. Beginning to section off to put in flexi rods
Picture 6) Applied mixture of setting lotion and amla oil to sectioned pieces of hair, then put in flexi rods. I used several different size rods, and smaller ones around my face to really frame my face and create some nice volume
Picture 7) Took down rods
Picture 8) The AFTER…Spread curls with fingers, fluffed and moisturized with a little hair butter
Picture 9) Fuego…Just being playful ;-) Hawt, shiny, healthy curls!
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It’s important to never over-invest in other people’s ideas about you. Be they praise dancing you up or pitchforking you down
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Boss up on your emotions before you become a slave to them
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