Can I vent a little?
I’m aroallo and a minor. I am also above the age of consent for my country. I feel so weird about expressing my aroallo pride online because so much discussion involving sex and sexual experiences is 18+ only.
I have so many mixed feelings regarding discussing my sexual attraction here. My sexual attraction is so important to me! I also feel like I’ve finally found a place for myself in the aroallo community!
But I feel like I’ve internalised the rule of ‘minors should never ever talk about sex’ despite the fact that I can legally have sex in my country (and have done). I feel awkward mentioning that I experience sexual attraction at all.
I don’t even want to talk about sex that I have had/want to have, I just want to be comfortable talking about the fact that I experience sexual attraction and that I’m aroallo.
I don’t know where I was going with this. Thank you for reading :)
Hi anon, thanks for confiding in me! ✨️
Isn't it crazy how allosexuality (esp. in the context of aromanticism) and asexuality are both respectively dubbed as "adult identities"?
If you say you're asexual being a minor, most people would say shit like, "you're too young to know that", "you're probably just a late bloomer", "give it a year or three" and the like.
In the same token, if you say you're alloaro, all of a sudden it's deemed inappropriate. Again, most people, would say that you're simply too young.
I remember back in 9th grade, most people my age were talking about sex and stuff, so then my question to alloallos becomes... are minors allowed to acknowledge their (lack of) sexual attraction to others, or are only the cishet ones allowed to do that?
Being alloaro is not exclusive to adults; it's by no means an adult identity. We're arospec, and we only experience sexual attraction, but that's it. People really need to stop sexualizing queer identities.
Alloaro minors should be allowed to talk about the fact that they experience sexual attraction in a safe manner.
Do I think alloaro minors should interact with alloaros that post 18+ NSFT content/media? Absolutely not.
Do I think they should be able to enter alloaro subspaces that are specifically meant for adults to discuss 18+ topics? Hell no.
Otherwise, they are, and should be 100% welcome. Navigating the alloaro tags? Public <18 alloaro subreddits and such? 100% okay! ☘️
You know how parents educate their children about sex without going into a horrific amount of explicit detail? as an alloaro adult running an alloaro blog that doesn't post 18+ content, I like to put in place the same kind of boundaries. You guys are allowed to vent, ask for advice and talk about your alloaro pride safely and comfortably! ✨️
The alloaro community is not an 18+ space. Being alloaro is not exclusive to those above the age of 18.
I kind of went on a tangent myself, but hopefully I got my message across. You're welcome here, anon <3
-Y.
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Actually no Jimmy and Tango calling each other partners and Tango rushing down the mines to check on Jimmy and Tango jumping off the roof and Jimmy saying ow as we see not only Tango but Jimmy getting hurt. Jimmy coming back and going “And you said you couldn’t build!” to this little place Tango put together. Jimmy coming back with goods and them both going out back and forth to check and get chickens. They meet in death and they melt for each other so quickly. Jimmy comes back with cows and they’re cheering. They share a single bed. They make a animal farm. They communicate sweetly. They’re poor ranchers.
spin this list of all of the pokemon. you are now that pokemon.
as much as i absolutely love the dynamic of scar and grian in double life can we p l e a s e talk about how pearl was left all alone like oh em gee the angst, the drama, my girl all alone with her dog after her soulmate and her friend decided to leave her ;-;
Heathers was my favorite musical for quite a while and while it’s not at the very top of my list anymore, I amassed an extensive knowledge of animatics for the show. So. Masterlist. Here we go:
Our Love Is God by MissyAsylum: The symbolism in this piece blows me away every time. It’s the only animatic I’ve found for this song that captures the horror of it. Chilling.
Candy Store by szin: This is an amazingly polished, fluid animatic with a great artstyle. The way szin draws the Heathers is perfection.
I Am Damaged by HLKPro: Absolutely heartbreaking rendition of this song, animated perfectly to the beats.
Meant to be Yours by Anidoodles: Great artstyle, fantastic composition and a beautiful range of emotion for JD. The attention to detail really drives this one home.
Meant to be Yours by HLKPro: This version is done with some non-canon character designs, but the artstyle and emotion of this piece make it worth checking out.
Freeze Your Brain by MissyAsylum: Vivid, active rendition of this song. Really makes you hurt for JD (plus, the ending is…!!)
Heathers as Vines by oliviamarlyce: Excellent. Accurate. True beauty.
Heathers as Vines 2 by oliviamarlyce: See above.
Heathers as Vines 3 by oliviamarlyce: See above.
JD as John Mulaney by Anidoodles: Go. Watch it. Experience 48 seconds of joy.
mini au doodles (cause I can)
(very minor spoilers)
Little doodles with the little man
Making a master list for all the great Hopepunk Solarpunk posts ive seen (IT UPDATES!!)
giving this to my future self
What is Solarpunk? (reddit masterpost)
Hattie Carthan- A 60 year old black women who paved the way (website)
Rules of Guerrilla Gardening (youtube)
Easy way to do Guerrila Gardening (no seed bombs needed) (youtube)
Hope is not mindless optimism
Solar punks are against a shitty future
Deeeefinitely don’t look at the native plants and plant them alongside sidewalks to make the world greener and prettier
How to really make a difference
It is the cohabitation that makes all things beautiful.
Buy Nothing group; becoming a community
Fixing clothes- how to do it
Know your local communities
What if we stop an apocalypse?
Individual action into collective action
Wallgardens- More accessible and less space needed
Gardening for a climate resistance
Social Ecology
Actual solarpunk vs misconception
How to help with little energy/effort
An actual ecovillage!!
Attracting native birds
Amazing Ecovillage (tiktok vid)
Reconstructed Railway Bridge (tiktok vid)
What is Solarpunk? (youtube(
How can we make Solarpunk a reality? (youtube)
A cool guerrilla gardening group (youtube)
How radical gardeners took back centeral city (yourube)
Trees bring rain
Minimalism vs Solarpunk
The first guerrilla gardener (website)
More about Hattie Carthan (website)
Project of homes for homeless
Recommended youruber for Solarpunk
The problem with individualism
California has passed a food law! (Website)
How to be a Druid
Welcome home, Cheaters.
battle jackets or vests are really big in the punk scene. they also look cool as fuck. one of my favorite things about them is that each person's is different and represents their own style and interests. there are a few different steps u can follow to make one
when making a battle jacket it's best to get one without any stretch to the denim bc the elastic threads in stretchy denkm break down faster than regular denim and when you're sewing things on it you might get a weird puckering effect. thrift stores like goodwill or salvation army are good places to look if you have time, but in my experience they don't have a lot of jean jackets. you can probably find one at walmart in the mens section, or target. if you'd like something with a more modern edge or higher quality denim you can check outlet stores like ross and marshalls. that's where i found mine for around 20 dollars. of course if you have the money you can get a Levi's trucker jacket or somewhere else more expensive. the color of the jacket is up to you. now that you have a base layer you can move on to customization
one important thing to remember about battle jackets is that they're handwash/no wash so it's best to wash your jacket before you begin. you have no idea who has worn or touched it before now. just throw it in the washing machine on cold and go blast laura jane grace for a little bit. personally i run mine through the dryer but if you'd prefer to air dry make sure you lay it flat because if not it will get stretched out shoulders.
this is the part where you can possibly dye or paint your jacket. i have never dyed my jacket, but you can find fabric dye at Walmart and just follow the instructions on the bottle. i decided to spray paint mine because i had some cheap black spray paint and i wanted to know what would happen. if you're going to spray paint your jacket, make sure you do it outside and let it dry thoroughly before bringing it in. i left mine for about 18 hours so that the smell was completely gone. after that you want to turn it inside out and run it through the dryer with a couple bath towels for about 30 minutes to heat set it. spray painting your jacket will make it a bit more stiff. walmart and some craft stores sell spray paint that is made for fabric, but i didn't feel like paying for those so i used what i had on hand. i know those are pretty expensive and the bottles don't have a lot in them. if you only plan to handwash your jacket or don't plan to wash it at all, regular spray paint should work fine for you.
most battle jackets that i have seen have a larger central patch in the back, with smaller ones on the front and around it. it's not essential to have a back patch but i think it helps to tie the whole jacket together. you can either make a back patch yourself or buy one. the site angryyoungandpoor.com has some back patches for popular bands. some bands also have back patches on their merch stores, or you can make one yourself. i made mine out of an old against me t-shirt. i measured around the design, cut it out, and then sewed it on the back of my jacket. if you want to make your own back patch you can do so in one of several ways that i will cover in just a second
there are a lot of patches out there that you can buy, but most of the time it's cheaper just to make them yourself. embroidery thread is pretty cheap at walmart, and all you need is sturdy scrap fabric to make something really cool. when you're embroidery a patch it's a good idea to get an embroidery hoop to keep your fabric taut. if you don't like the color of your scrap denim you can layer a different fabric over it. i had some stretchy cotton left over from cropping a t shirt that i layered over denim to help keep it in shape. this also makes it easier when you're sewing your patch onto your jacket. i don't recommend embroidering directly onto your jacket because it's harder to manage and if you decide you don't like how it looks and you rip it out you're left with weird holes that don't look good. it's all up to you but i wouldn't recommend it.
if you'd rather just paint your patches, you can always use fabric paint or fabric pens. it's best to avoid using acrylic paint because it wears off and cracks, but i have heard you can prevent that by mixing fabric medium into it. i have painted a few patches with acrylic paint but i used a layer of mod podge over the top to protect it. acrylic painted patches CANNOT go through the washing machine.
if you'd like to copy a particular logo or image with paint and you're not good with freehand you can make a stencil for it. the way i make stencils is by printing out my design and then covering the paper front and back with masking tape. once I've done that, i use an exacto knife to cut out the lines of my design and then i'm ready to go. you can use spray paint with a stencil or you can sponge fabric paint onto the design. if you choose to use spray paint make sure you have fabric paint in that color so you can fix up any problems with the design when you're done.
sewing is one of the most tedious parts of making a battle jacket. if you don't know how to sew you can google it. a lot of people use white embroidery floss or dental floss and whip stitch around their patch. if you're attaching an iron on patch that you bought, you should stitch around it too to secure it. make sure you're using a thimble if you're going over seams of the jacket, or sewing on an iron-on patch. at first it might seem fine, if a little time consuming, but days of finger pain isn't worth it. i prefer to pin my patches before sewing them, but you do you. for larger patches i first attach it with a thread that matches the fabric before using a contrasting whip stitch. that just makes things easier for me but it's not mandatory.
spikes, studs and safety pins are a staple of punk clothing. safety pins are easy because you can get them anywhere and just put them anywhere. i got a bunch of varying sizes from walmart and i put them on everything. just play around and see what you like. you can find studs at your local craft store, probably in the leather working section. you just have to poke two holes in the fabric, push the prongs on your stud through, and then bend them back to secure it. you can also get studs online if you need to. i bought a couple packs of screw back spikes a little while ago, and i have since been adding those to a lot of my clothing. spikes are simple to add too. you poke a hole in the fabric, push the screw through, and then screw on the spike. some people recommend adding a dot of super glue in between the spike and screw to secure it, but personally I haven't needed to do that.
another way to add metal to your jacket is with chains. you can sew them on all the day down, or leave them hanging. it just depends on what you want to do. you can get short chains from walmart, or big rolls of chain from craft stores.
that's honestly about it. any of the information here can be applied to vests too. if your jacket is really crusty and you don't want it on your skin you can always wear a hoodie underneath, especially when it's cold. battle jackets can be worn with basically anything. mine has always been my go-to jacket for any occasion. make sure it actually represents your political beliefs and bands you listen to. get ready for people to look at you weird in the grocery store. if anyone has anything to add feel free to reblog, and if you have questions my ask box is open. you can always submit a photo of your jacket to my blog because i love seeing other people's diy stuff. wear a mask, stay safe, and fuck the pigs <3