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horu-chan asked: I have a question for you Raina~ C: I'm wondering what your zodiac sign is? And do you believe that your zodiac matches you, personality wise?
My zodiac sign is scoprio, but being a teacher I know one zodiac symbol was omitted from the calendar and it is technically not the sign I was born under. This is true for many people actually, a good way to see the actual stars you were born under is to put your birth date and year into a program like stellarium! You can see exactly the sky from your date of birth so cool! I think according to what I was actually born under I’m a Sagittarius. But, according to what they do date wise, I’m scorpio.
At times I think I am very scorpio but there’s a lot of things I read that just really dont apply to me or are even opposite. I am a very loyal person and VERY passionate. My emotions are very deep and it can take me a long time to get over a grudge. That being said, Im certainly not ruled by my sex organs LOL (common scorpio trait)
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Asks are open for tonight! <3 ask away
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astringofmadhousefloozies asked: Where'd you get that blue dress from?
My dress (most of my dresses) are from Pretty Things boutique! You can see their website here and yes they do ship! It’s a bit pricey, I always save up for their dresses, but well worth it, really well made stuff! They’re even on tumblr too!
Come to think of it… I have quite a few pretty things outfits…
There’s the green one…
The spotted one…
The teal one…
The sailor one…
The wiggle dress
The romper
… and the munroe swim suit!
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selkiee asked: how long can you hold your breath? i've got really small lung capacity :(
Not to worry! I have a small lung capacity too! I actually have a genetic issue from when I was born. Cardio is a killer, and even after lots of medical help the lung capacity isnt going to increase. Lung capacity just means how much air you can take in with your lungs at once. My best breath hold was 2 minute stagnate, but in the water the best I can do is about 1 minute or 1 minute and 30 seconds. I do find when I practice a lot in a day that will increase.
Now, I dont give out breath holding advice because everyone is so different and it can be dangerous. But you know, you *can* actually ask your doctor about it and if they have any tips! Mine did! My doc game me this really awesome tool:
I practice with it and I get better and better. I also know a lot of professional vocal trainers. They want to be able to hold a note the longest so they’ve taught me some really great techniques too.
Really what it all comes down to is #1) being safe- always having someone with you, being careful because you can black out underwater! and #2) being relaxed.
I actually taught my students all about lungs and breathing and how your lung capacity doesn’t actually change how long you can hold your breath. It was fun! We made lungs out of pop bottles and balloons and straws hehe.
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Hello. I am ready to answer your questions, even anon ones! I thought I had anon turned on but it looks like I didnt :p
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silly boyfriend of mine forgets he needs air~ <3
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I know I’ve shared this one before, but I love it. :D I freaking love being a mermaid
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how in the heck do a change my old profile pic? It’s got my old hair and my old tail!
Anyway, here’s me swimmin!
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Daemon quote
Damon: You want a love that consumes you. You want passion and adventure, and even a little danger…
yup. thats about it :D take me away! -
STROKE: Remember The 1st Three Letters… S.T..R …
My friend sent this to me and encouraged me to post it and spread the word. I agree. If everyone can remember something this simple, we could save some folks.
STROKE IDENTIFICATION:
During a party, a friend stumbled and took a little fall - she assured everyone that she was fine and just tripped over a brick because of her new shoes. (they offered to call ambulance)
They got her cleaned up and got her a new plate of food - while she appeared a bit shaken up, Ingrid went about enjoying herself the rest of the evening. Ingrid’s husband called later telling everyone that his wife had been taken to the hospital - (at 6:00pm , Ingrid passed away.)
She had suffered a stroke at the party . Had they known how to identify the signs of a stroke, perhaps Ingrid would be with us today.
Some don’t die. They end up in a helpless, hopeless condition instead. It only takes a minute to read this…
STROKE IDENTIFICATION:
A neurologist says that if he can get to a stroke victim within 3 hours he can totally reverse the effects of a stroke…totally. He said the trick was getting a stroke recognized, diagnosed, and then getting the patient medically cared for within 3 hours, which is tough.
RECOGNIZING A STROKE
Remember the ‘3’ steps, STR . Read and Learn!
Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify. Unfortunately, the lack of awareness spells disaster.
The stroke victim may suffer severe brain damage when people nearby fail to recognize the symptoms of a stroke.
Now doctors say a bystander can recognize a stroke by asking three simple questions :
S * Ask the individual to SMILE ..
T * = TALK. Ask the person to SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE (Coherently) (eg ‘It is sunny out today’).
R * Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS .
If he or she has trouble with ANY ONE of these tasks, call the ambulance and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher.
NOTE : Another ‘sign’ of a stroke is
1. Ask the person to ‘stick’ out their tongue.
2. If the tongue is ‘crooked’, if it goes to one side or the other that is also an indication of a stroke.
A prominent cardiologist says if everyone who gets this e-mail sends it to 10 people; you can bet that at least one life will be saved.
And it could be your own.First reblog post that actually saves a fucking life.
This is a life-saving post.
the more you know
yeah don’t think that this can’t happen to you or someone you know if they’re young. my cousin’s wife is 33 and she had a stroke last year
I’ve had a stroke. It happens to people, and the more you know about this kind of stuff, the better.Because it could be important to know.
LIVE SAVING. WOOOAHH. REBLOG REBLOG REBLOG REBLOG REBLOG
Had a family member almost die of one, so signal boosting because you never know when you could save a life.
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