3. Remind yourself always to do some research before giving…
Tulipomania
“AIA is about this girl names Anna (who narrates the story) and her one-eyed mom, who is a professional gardener obsessed with tulips…” (Green 48)Tulips are mentioned in a couple other sections of the book, and in this particular circumstance of Anna’s mother (and by extension in Hazel’s mind, her own mother) being obsessed with tulips. The vlogbrothers video above discusses how the most beautiful and prized tulip above all others was also carried the disease which made it beautiful. This parallels the idea in TFIOS of beauty in disease that began with Thoreau’s quote on consumption and the hectic glow. Anna’s mother being obsessed with tulips appears to be not just a horticultural disposition, but a mother’s own obsession with her beautiful and sick child.
This is someone dying while having an MRI scan. Before you die, your brain releases tons and tons of endorphins that make you feel a range of emotions. Tragically beautiful.
Buy a blank notebook. Draw a huge heart on the cover. Don’t write anything negative in here. If you need another outlet, make a separate notebook. This one is all about love, personal growth, and getting back up. Fill it with beautiful images, reaffirming thoughts, and quotes. Write in it every day, and each day write one thing you’re grateful for in your life.
— Kim: Advice from a Mermaid in a Manhole (via julie911)
YES YOUR BOYFRIEND IS NOW A VAMPIRE. ENJOY
Taylor Swift - Safe and Sound feat. The Civil Wars
I remember tears streaming down your face
When I said, I’ll never let you go
When all those shadows almost killed your light
I remember you said, Don’t leave me here alone
But all that’s dead and gone and passed tonight
Just close your eyes
The sun is going down
You’ll be alright
No one can hurt you now
Come morning light
You and I’ll be safe and sound
Don’t you dare look out your window darling
Everything’s on fire
The war outside our door keeps raging on
Hold onto this lullaby
Even when the music’s gone
Just close your eyes
The sun is going down
You’ll be alright
No one can hurt you now
Come morning light
You and I’ll be safe and sound
Just close your eyes
You’ll be alright
Come morning light,
You and I’ll be safe and sound…Gosh!!! I am so, so excited for Hunger Games!! Taylor Swift’s voice here is so different it gives me goosebumps! So nice. <3
#how do you form relationships with people who don’t share your unhealthy obsession with fictional characters and their relationships #like #what do you talk about
// Everyone, if you haven’t already seen this, please do what it says. It’s worth it, my lovelies. :)
reblogging again because
197 frames
i can’t even comprehend
omfg
reblogging again and again cuz this is the best i’ve ever seen. i always cry when i hear this.
PREACH THE WORDS OF THE MESSIAH!!!