baruyon:

Heyo! I come bearing a new step by step as requested~ =)

It’s a step by step process for creating this picture:

I’m sorry the picture nor the results are very elaborate; I’m experience bad cramps in my drawing hand at the moment so wasn’t up to drawing a whole new coloured image. Sorry! :(

I suppose this is better for if you’re just wanting to add some colour to a sketch.

Tools: Paint Tool SAI

Time taken: About an hour overall

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chicksdigthephoenix:

cokekitty:

As somebody with a very sensitive tummy I find myself doing a lot of research about stomach aches, and more specifically how to cure them, so I figured I’d make a post about it to help out my fellow Tumblr pals.

The first thing you have to do when you have a stomach ache is to figure out why you have it. That’s usually the hard part; people get upset stomachs for a bajillion reasons. A good place to start is to figure out exactly where it hurts (if you can), and if you can’t figure that out, try to distinguish what kind of pain it is. Stabbing? Aching? Pressure? Is it up in your stomach or closer to your fun parts? That’s really important.

The next thing to do is stop what you’re doing. Because uh duh, you’re in pain! Obviously you’re doing something wrong here. Pain is the body’s way of saying HEY, YOU’RE DOING SOMETHING AND I DON’T LIKE IT, PLEASE STOP. So stop! Take a breather for a second. It’s important, don’t skip this.

Once you’ve gotten at least a mild idea of what your pain is like, you can work to fix it. Here are some tips:

• Ginger and mint are EXCELLENT for upset tummies. Sip some ginger ale or mint tea to help calm your belly down. Mint calms the muscles in the stomach, and ginger stimulates the creation of digestive juices that can help neutralize the acids in your stomach, which could be why you’re in pain. High acid levels in the stomach can cause discomfort. Note: Peppermint relaxes the valve between the stomach and esophagus, and can worsen heartburn if that’s what you’re experiencing. So don’t use mint for heartburn.
• Heat can also help. Take a hot bath or shower (not so hot that you burn yourself, though!) or lie down with a heating pad or a hot water bottle on your belly. The heat can help sooth cramping muscles in your abdomen. This is especially good if you have menstrual cramps. If you don’t have a heating pad, fill a sock with some uncooked rice and microwave it for thirty seconds to a minute, depending on how much heat you can tolerate.
• Another good tip for menstrual cramps? Walk around for a minute. Don’t give me that look, I know the impulse to curl up into a ball and die is tempting, but we get cramps because of muscle contractions in the uterus going awry. Walking around, or doing some mild exercise, can increase bloodflow and help stabilize these muscle movements, alleviating pain.
• Diet is also key. Caffeine can upset your stomach in large quantities, so cut back on it if you think you’re consuming too much. High-acid foods can also cause discomfort, as can spicy foods. And obviously, if you’re allergic to something, don’t eat it. Another point of advice? Drink water. Water is pretty much a cure-all for everything.
• Relax. Stress is a big cause of stomach upset. Sit down, listen to some relaxing music. Take deep breaths. Hug a teddy bear. Calm your ass down.
• If you’re hungry, eat something. Sometimes we get upset tummies simply because we’re hungry. Don’t overdo it though; eat something light, drink a glass of water or some tea, and wait a while. That might help. Toast is good for upset stomachs; it’ll help absorb acid, and it’s not so heavy that it’ll make you feel full and bloated and gross.
• Get drunk! Okay don’t actually do that, but if you have menstrual cramps, a glass of wine or two can help thin your blood, which will increase bloodflow and aid your cramps.
• Fart. It’s gross, but gas build up is a common reason to get stomach aches. Passing gas will help with that.
• If you’ve been experiencing long-term stomach problems, you might be allergic or sensitive to something you’re eating. Keep a food diary, you might notice a pattern.
• And if the pain persists, see a doctor. Always consult a medical professional, because there might be an underlying cause to your pain. If you think you might need medical help, get it. It’s not worth the risk.

I hope this helps somebody. Feel better, guys~

obsessionfull:

Textbooks are fucking expensive, and if your professor doesn’t require a physical copy (most don’t - they just want you to have the book at hand. Or maybe even not. Some professors literally give no fucks about whether you have the book or not) and you don’t mind having your copy as an electronic copy - this is the post for you!

Most textbook companies put out new editions every year or so even though there isn’t really that much new information. Sometimes they’ll eliminate questions if it’s something like a math or chemistry book or they’ll add in a few sentences about updated legislation (the professor I work for teaches human sexuality, and the newest edition of the book she uses included the 2009 decision to allow same-sex couples have hospital visitation rights). These new editions are pointless and only created to make the textbook company money and to cut down on students selling to each other. You’re going to ignore that. We love older editions. Make sure when you’re searching on the following sites that you don’t include the edition number to give you more search results. If one with your edition comes up - great! If not, you can usually stick to something one to three editions behind without any major changes.

Sites you should be searching:

• FilesTube - FilesTube searches THE ENTIRE INTERNET for files uploaded to file-sharing websites such as MegaUpload, Mediafire, or WuUpload. Sometimes people will upload pdf files of your textbook. This is always an important first search.
• Google Books - You usually won’t find your textbook on Google Books, but it’s always worth a look. Sometimes pages are missing because it’s only a preview of the book, but again - always worth a look.
• Scribd - People upload documents to Scribd and by becoming a member (free!) or connecting through Facebook (if you’re lazy!), you can download whatever files you may find. This sometimes includes textbooks.
• BookBoon - website specifically for finding pdf versions of textbooks
• Curriki - free open source materials
• Flat World Knowledge - free business, humanities, and science textbooks
• California Learning Resource Network
• Open Culture
• Community College Consortium for Open Educational Resources
• TorrentScan - textbooks are also uploaded to torrent sites in some cases - you may as well check.
• If push comes to shove, you can try variations of googling “textbook name torrent” or “textbook name download” or “textbook name download free.” Sometimes things pop up and I never would have known about them.
• LibraryPirate is a torrent search site specifically for textbooks. (Added 10 October 2011)
• AMAZING Reddit post (Added 2 November 2011)
• JenkThat - I haven’t tried this out yet, but I’ve heard good things from others. It’s also a good place to find other ebooks that aren’t textbooks. (Added 29 December 2011)

I’ve found all 8 of my textbooks for this term (19 credit hours, six classes) through one of the methods above. I’m not even going to look at retail prices, but checking BigWords.com (which, if you want to buy your books/can’t find them anywhere with one of the previous methods, will give you the cheapest price on the internet), I saved $497.87 by doing this. It takes time, but it’s definitely worth almost $500 worth of time. If you know of more ways to find free textbooks - please let me know!