Hey fam! I wanted to talk to you guys about something.
Part 1:
I normally don’t like to get political or anything on this blog if I can help it, because I want to focus more on positivity, plus I know a lot of you are young and/or live in different countries. But if you live in America and are capable (that is, physically, legally, and emotionally capable) please vote.
If you missed your state’s registration cut off, you can register in person at the polls- that’s what I did, and it was super simple! Just be sure to look up what you need to bring (I required two forms of identification, but I don’t know if that’s the same in every state). There were no lines at the polling place I went to, so the whole process took less than 20 minutes.
And now, Part 2!:
Politics are stressful as hell. There’s a reason I don’t talk about it much. This year especially there has been a ton of posts and information going around urging people to vote. While that is completely understandable, because it is incredible important, it’s also kind of scary.
So here are some tips from your resident anxious punk!
-Make voting an errand. If you can, make it one of multiple errands (”alright, after class I need to return these library books, vote, and pick up more cat food”). It makes it less scary and easier to push out of your head once it’s checked off your list.
-Have some distracting self care things planed for when you get home! Drink tea and watch your favorite show, draw, write, finally sew that patch that’s been sitting on your dresser for two months onto your jacket. Stuff like that.
-Once your done, if you need to, don’t feel bad blocking political posts. Know your limits and do your best to find the balance between staying informed and protecting your mental health.
-I highly recommend watching (or rewatching in my case) Thomas’ “Reasons to Smile” videos. They are some of my favorites and are a great source of positivity and optimism!
-If you need an extra boost, DM me for pictures of kittens and/or my Hedgehog, J’Zargo! (or any other animal at your request)
These things are important, but YOU are important to. So do your best, and take care of yourselves, punklings. ❤
(And if you’re unable to vote or live in a different country, don’t forget to drink water and google videos of baby giraffes <3)
Hey fam! I wanted to talk to you guys about something.
Part 1:
I normally don’t like to get political or anything on this blog if I can help it, because I want to focus more on positivity, plus I know a lot of you are young and/or live in different countries. But if you live in America and are capable (that is, physically, legally, and emotionally capable) please vote.
If you missed your state’s registration cut off, you can register in person at the polls- that’s what I did, and it was super simple! Just be sure to look up what you need to bring (I required two forms of identification, but I don’t know if that’s the same in every state). There were no lines at the polling place I went to, so the whole process took less than 20 minutes.
And now, Part 2!:
Politics are stressful as hell. There’s a reason I don’t talk about it much. This year especially there has been a ton of posts and information going around urging people to vote. While that is completely understandable, because it is incredible important, it’s also kind of scary.
So here are some tips from your resident anxious punk!
-Make voting an errand. If you can, make it one of multiple errands (”alright, after class I need to return these library books, vote, and pick up more cat food”). It makes it less scary and easier to push out of your head once it’s checked off your list.
-Have some distracting self care things planed for when you get home! Drink tea and watch your favorite show, draw, write, finally sew that patch that’s been sitting on your dresser for two months onto your jacket. Stuff like that.
-Once your done, if you need to, don’t feel bad blocking political posts. Know your limits and do your best to find the balance between staying informed and protecting your mental health.
-I highly recommend watching (or rewatching in my case) Thomas’ “Reasons to Smile” videos. They are some of my favorites and are a great source of positivity and optimism!
-If you need an extra boost, DM me for pictures of kittens and/or my Hedgehog, J’Zargo! (or any other animal at your request)
These things are important, but YOU are important to. So do your best, and take care of yourselves, punklings. ❤
(And if you’re unable to vote or live in a different country, don’t forget to drink water and google videos of baby giraffes <3)
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