Lake · 1:33pm Aug 11th, 2015
I'm addicted to Derpibooru. Help.
Almost a week has passed since I returned from GalaCon, and I've agonized over this post ever since.
It has been a wonderful experience, a blast, and a vacation I absolutely needed even if I didn't know it. How could I render justice upon this fantastic four days? A report? A slightly storified narration? A tongue-in-cheek recollection of salient events?
So, I just got back from seeing The Greatest Showman with my family, and golly, I’m so glad that I decided to go see it. I was so worried that I had set my expectations up too high and that I was going to get another repeat of my experience with the live-action Beauty and the Beast. Instead, this movie exceeded my expectations, and I loved it. I was even applauding by the end. (Thankfully, the theater only had around 10 people.) Don’t bother complaining here
I found a really amazing picture of Fluttershy by an artist named Auurara, sadly I think this is another of our artists that has vanished. Still the image is amazing and beautiful. I think I'll put it on my phone. XD
It continues! My friends, let’s get into our next letter:
B is for...Baobab Fruit!:
*Baobab pulp is rich in antioxidents, Vitamin C, potassium, magnesium and iron.
*Adding Baobab to the diet may be linked to weight loss by promoting feelings of fullness.
*Fresh or Powdered Baobab adds a tasty flavor to many dishes.
*The Baobab is ONLY found in Africa.
*It’s also classified as a superfruit.
Did anyone else see the rare "Strawberry Moon" last night? This was a once-in-a-lifetime spectacle of Lunar epicness!!!!....It was so beautiful!!!
It ain't stopping til the 28th people! It continues my friends, let's get into our next letter:
E is for.....Elephant!
*There are 3 species of Elephant (The African Forest, African Bush and Indian).
*Elephant Tusks are made of Ivory and are highly sought-after by poachers.
*The African Bush and Forest Elephants' ears are large and shaped like the continent of Africa (Whereas Indian Elephants' ears are smaller and shaped like India).
It continues my friends, let’s get into our next letter:
I is for......Ivory (coast)!
*Ivory is essentially what makes up the tusks of mammals such as Elephants, Narwhals, Walruses, etc.
*While high in value, Ivory is definitely illegal to harvest/sell in many parts of the world.
*Most commonly Ivory is used for decoration. Small (or even large) trinkets made of pure Ivory are incredibly expensive (even a piano with Ivory keys is worth a decent price).
Hiya, lovely peeps!
I just wanted to share a poem with all of you. Itʼs written by a dear friend of mine. Enjoy.
The skin you inhabit is a sacred physical vessel for your soul.
So, be gentle towards your body; it keeps you alive every day.
And I know there are days where itʼs difficult to look in the mirror and smile,
We all struggle with insecurities at times.
Itʼs so easy. To glance at our reflection and think,
“I look like a mess today.”
“I donʼt feel beautiful.”
Hey guys.
This song is to everyone who thinks their not beautiful. please know you are beautiful no matter what anyone says.
~Frosty_Rainbow~
It continues my friends, let's get into our next letter:
H is for....Hyena!
*There are 4 species of Hyena (Spotted, Striped, Brown and the Aardwolf).
*Hyenas are very social creatures and live in groups called clans.
*Females tend to be larger than males. Because of this, clans are usually a matriarchy.
*While Hyenas tend to be carnivorous, Aardwolves are actually insectivorous (eats insects/bugs).
Mare of the Opera will be on Hiatus, Beauty(s) and the beast might continue on, and I'll be writing a different Bluelight/Twiblood story since I'm almost done with the chapter.
I can't keep all of my promises! (I apologize to the Flashlight readers)
It continues my friends! Let's get into our next letter:
D is for....Doll!
*Dolls can be from varying countries in Africa.
*In ancient times, dolls were used as spiritual aides, fertility aides as well as a common child's play thing.
*Depending on which country you're in, in Africa, odds are you've seen a doll with dark skins, and beads of some kind with a luxurious looking cloth upon it.
It continues my friends, let's get into our next letter:
J is for....Jaguar!
*The Jaguar can be found in rainforests primarily in South Africa (larger range in South America).
*Jaguars are often mistaken for Leopards due to their spots. A Jaguar's spots are larger and more defined than that of a Leopards.
It continues my friends, let's get into our next letter:
G is for.....Giraffe!
*The Giraffe is the tallest land mammal in the world. They can range between 13-20ft. tall by adulthood!
*A group of Giraffes is actually called a Tower (honestly didn't know this myself).
*Female Giraffes give birth standing up. A baby can be born head and front hooves first and survive a whopping '4ft. 11in.' fall from being born!
If you've read my fanfics, you'll know how much I love "Beauty and the Beast" stories. So I've decided to share my knowledge of the fairy tale and its various versions and adaptations in this new independent podcast: "Beauties and Beasts!" You can listen to it now on PodBean: https://beautiesandbeasts.podbean.com/
It continues my friends, let's get into our next letter:
L is for....Lion!
*Lions tend to live in family groups of between 10-20 called Prides.
*A female lion usually needs about 11lbs. (or 5kg) of meat daily. Males need 15lbs. (or 7kg) daily.
It continues my friends, let's get into our next letter:
F is for...Fabric!
*Kente Cloth is thought to have come from the Ghana region and was commonly sold by the Fante people long ago.
*Kente Cloth is commonly colorful. Each color means something interesting. For example, Green cloths are commonly used for girls' puberty rituals.
*Kuba Cloth are usually in more earthy toned colors and would be used by the men of Zaire to weave into varying cloth products including rugs and clothing.