So, I paint my nails pretty regularly these days. I also work as a barista/cashier pretty regularly these days. A few weeks back, I had a customer come in, a fairly typical, sheltered, suburban soccer mom, and she ordered a latte from me. She saw my brightly colored nails and said, “Wow, you’re so brave! My son asked me about painting his nails, and if it’s okay for boys to do that. Now I’ll tell him there’s a cool guy who does it too!” It was a nice moment, very cute.
Then, last week, she came in again, and said, “Hey, I’m so glad you’re here! I want you to meet someone!” She then brings her son forward, and says, “Okay sweetie, show him what you did!” And he throws his hands up, showing off his bright, sparkling blue nails. He shows them off, and I show mine off to him. He smiles. We fist bump.
Guys, I’ve only wanted to cry once at work before, and that was when someone ordered a large dry soy cappuccino on ice.
This time, though. This was a good cry.
You know… she solved you. The mascot.
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Day of the Moon // The Name Of The Doctor
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this is what I’m getting out of the show so far
this is the chillest soul i’ve seen in awhile.
Dowling Duncan and redesigning the American Dollar:
Why the size?
We have kept the width the same as the existing dollars. However we have changed the size of the note so that the one dollar is shorter and the 100 dollar is the longest. When stacked on top of each other it is easy to see how much money you have. It also makes it easier for the visually impaired to distinguish between notes.Why a vertical format?
When we researched how notes are used we realized people tend to handle and deal with money vertically rather than horizontally. You tend to hold a wallet or purse vertically when searching for notes. The majority of people hand over notes vertically when making purchases. All machines accept notes vertically. Therefore a vertical note makes more sense.Why different colors?
It’s one of the strongest ways graphically to distinguish one note from another.Why these designs?
We wanted a concept behind the imagery so that the image directly relates to the value of each note. We also wanted the notes to be educational, not only for those living in America but visitors as well. Each note uses a black and white image depicting a particular aspect of American history and culture. They are then overprinted with informational graphics or a pattern relating to that particular image.$1 – The first African American president
$5 – The five biggest native American tribes
$10 – The bill of rights, the first 10 amendments to the US Constitution
$20 – 20th Century America
$50 – The 50 States of America
$100 – The first 100 days of President Franklin Roosevelt. During this time he led the congress to pass more important legislations than most presidents pass in their entire term. This helped fight the economic crises at the time of the great depression. Ever since, every new president has been judged on how well they have done during the first 100 days of their term.
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Sheerness as seen from the Nore (1808), Fishermen at Sea (1801), Keelmen Heaving in Coals by Moonlight (1835)
J.M.W. Turner
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aceofblueheart said: Some Cheery, please?
‘bout time, I feel! Cheery is on her way to becoming a forensic… something. Guhh, it’s late, don’t judge me. I had trouble deciding on her style but then I decided to went with sort of feminine, minus overt frilliness.
I decided to kill two stones- wait how did that go again? Never mind, anyway, I drew AMU!Agnes and Tiffany together because why not. Agnes is rocking a haircut I’m kinda coveting too. u w u And Tiffany is wearing over-sized sneakers.
One Hell of a Steep Learning Curve: In respect of and for Benedict Cumberbatch..
who does not like the term ‘Cumberbitches’
Please reblog if you’re a “CumberCollective’ out of respect for this wonderful man
He said “Cumbercollective”…
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The definitive version of Black Betty: Leadbelly.
If you don’t know who Leadbelly is, you should. Look him up, right now, and cringe at your lack of musical education.
Crap. Now I’m going to be on a Leadbelly jag.
