If you’re European, in a couple of weeks you will be denied any and all access to fandom contents on Tumblr and everywhere else on the internet. Here’s why.
On June, 20th the JURI of European Parliament approved of the articles 11 and 13 of the new Copyright Law. These articles are also known as the “Link Tax” and the “Censorship Machines” articles.
Articles 13 in particular forces every internet platform to filter all the contents we upload online, ending once and for all the fandom culture. Which means you won’t be able to upload any type of fandom works like fan arts, fan fictions, gif sets from your favourite films and series, edits, because it’s all copyrighted material. And you won’t also be able to share, enjoy or download other’s contents, because the use of links will be completely restricted.
But not everything’s lost yet. There’s another round of voting scheduled for the early days of July.
What you can do now to save our internet, is to share these informations with all of your family members and friends, and to ask to your MEP (the members of the European Parliament from your country) to vote NO at the next round, to vote against articles 11 and 13.
Here you can find more news and all the details to contact your MEP:
Pictured:When she graduated, Elle Woods has finally discovered her passion and has formed genuine relationships. That is the definition of a glow-up!
I recently received an ask from @greenymocha and I really want to share with everyone some tips on how to optimize your time right now to take care of yourself, especially if you are an essential worker. Lock-down measures are being eased around the world, but you can still use these as general advice.
Outer beauty glow-up tips♀️
Use a sheet mask daily to make your skin more radiant.
Apply body lotion with a nice fragrance. For me, I use a Chanel one I got in Vienna in 2017. I was saving it up for something, and I only started using it in March. It smells divine.
Like above, if you have a skincare product you are hoarding for that one occasion but you are dying to use it- this is the time. Treat your skin.
Rethink your skincare routine. Quarantine is the time to sit down and go over what works best for your skin type.
Shave your face. It’s been a trend to use an eyebrow razor to shave your face to make it easier for skincare products to sink in and to clear your skin.
Let your skin take a break from make-up. It’s 2020, you don’t really need to put on make-up. There are bigger things to worry about. Even when you go out, you’re wearing a mask.
Exercise more! I know we don’t all have time to do Chloe Ting’s ab workout, but there are simple exercises everyone could do at home. Personally, I’m not a huge fan of sports, but I suggest doing at least 50 sit-ups a day (100 would be an effective way to make your waist slimmer) and 30 squats to tone your thighs.
Before going to bed at night, do some stretches. See if you can reach your toes and hold the position for 10 seconds or more for three times.
Go to sleep early. That means getting into bed at around 9 or 10. Not only does sleeping earlier help you increase your focus, it improves your skin as well (less dark circles, wrinkles, breakouts etc).
Make sure you stay hydrated. Don’t forget to drink eight cups of water a day. Add a bit of lemon or lime for flavour.
Eat healthy. That means less junk food and sugary drinks. More fruit and vegetables. More tea. Look up healthy recipes online.
Inner beauty glow-up tips
Read more. I don’t know if it’s because my university subject requires a lot of reading, but picking up a book is a fantastic way to pass your time and to increase your knowledge. Now is the time to educate yourself on social issues with books like The Hundred Year Marathon by Michael Pillsbury (about China playing the extra long game to overtake the US), The Four by Scott Galloway (about the four big tech companies and their influence), Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates (about being a black man in modern America, the language used is very smooth), and others.
Clean up your living space. Throw away stuff you don’t need. If you are not in the mood to clean everything, start small. Try de-cluttering your bedroom, closet, kitchen and bathroom.
Start a diary to organise your thoughts. See if you could write entries daily.
Listen to your favorite songs. (Check out the sheet mask playlist on this blog.)
Stay away from social media and spend less time on your screens. Clean up your contact list. I find sites like Instagram or Tik Tok distracting, which is why I never opened an account. That doesn’t make me the expert on how to de-clutter your online life, but if you have the urge to open a social media app, try accessing it with a computer.
Keep in touch with friends and family. While it’s difficult to meet them face-to-face, text or call to say you are thinking of them.
Go on a walk in a nearby park. Clear your thoughts.
Spend your money on essential items only. I feel like being stuck at home has really intensified the need for online shopping with people buying post-quarantine outfits and whatnot, and if you have the disposable income, then spend it. Personally I don’t see the point of buying tons of new clothes or shoes when you already have a closet full of them. The point of a glow-up isn’t to spend money. And during quarantine, you have plenty of time to slow down and reflect. Think about what you already own and use it.
Donate to a good cause like the WHO COVID-19 Response Fund or to George Floyd’s family’s GoFundMe.
In the end, please don’t pressure yourself to glow-up. You don’t have to dye your hair, do a 180 on your lifestyle or get abs (!) to become a ‘new person’. Glowing up is not a competition. It’s important for you to focus on your mental health and be realistic when it comes to improving yourself. This isn’t a 14-day, 30-day or whatever timed challenge. Be patient with yourself. Stay strong.
