'We all make choices, but in the end our choices make us.'

Mould of Beauty (published in Vogue, 1941) by Milena Pavlović Barili (1909–1945).

'If one person has an aversion to something that the other person adores, that obviously points to a major incompatibility. Hating the same things can be a love language in and of itself. And, of course, misery loves company' ...

I just don't get about 90% of 'normal person' humour. People tell jokes and I'm just like, 'what’s so funny?' 🙄 ... But this? Absolute stitches. Love watching it with my second-born, who then goes away and fact-checks all the real-life injuries sustained during some of the scenes 🤣 ...

80% of people are NPCs - at least that's the running joke with me and my kids 😏 ... In our version, they're part of the simulation 🧐 ... Not really there - just rendered enough to make the world feel full 🙄 ...

Liking yourself isn't arrogance - it's rebellion 😇 ... Choosing authenticity over performance is how you take your power back ❤️ ... Daily reminder: you're f***ing awesome 👑 ...

'It is defined as a “set of beliefs that encourage male sexual aggression and support violence against women”. It is a society where violence against women is often seen as sexy and therefore ignored, accepted or dismissed as a joke' ...

Five Nights at Freddy's still terrifies me - pure nightmare fuel 😱 ...

'In a reaction reminiscent of #MeToo, dozens of journalists, actors, influencers and female politicians targeted on the sites have spoken out against what has been collectively described as “virtual rape”' ...

"The loud, unpredictable noises, bright flashes and changes to routine can easily trigger confusion, anxiety or agitation. For some, the sensory overload caused by fireworks can be overwhelming, while others may experience distress linked to memories or associations from past experiences" ...

Sheesh …

'victims will only ever be that in his world: mere props to serve as background scenery for his next weirdly fetishized serial killer. They're disposable dolls to pose as he sees fit, rather than human beings whose lives and stories deserve respect – or to be left alone entirely' ...

'To live in such interesting times means contending with MechaHitler Grok and drinking from a fire hose of fascist-propaganda slop. It means Grandpa leaving confused Facebook comments under rendered images of Shrimp Jesus or, worse, falling for a flirty AI chatbot' ...

If you say '6-7' three times in the mirror, a teacher appears with a classroom ban 😏 ...

When you get your 'fix' elsewhere, it's clear I'm surplus to requirements 🙄 ... I'd rather invest my energy in someone who truly sees me 😏 ...

Doesn't surprise me 🙄 … I can't stand movies like this 🤮 ... They reek of violence against women, exploitation, and gratuitous nudity 🤮 ... As a straight woman, I have zero interest in seeing any of it 🤷 ...

'Corridor care in Britain's hospitals is a "crisis in plain sight", a charity has warned, with patients complaining of long waits and warzone-like conditions' ...

Manchester. Halloween. Duran Duran. Epic memories made for my second-born and his girlfriend 🎃🐺 ...

Woke up to this on our family whiteboard: '6 7 ... Mango + Mustard ... Kendrick – Diddy' ... We are officially through the looking glass 🧐 ...

'Much has been written about the dark side of AI, and the growing concern around AI girlfriends, who can be abused as much as the person creating them demands. And on the surface, an AI friend, who is there to offer comfort and support, seems a much more innocuous and gentler proposition' ...

The real story is that the goth girl and the ordinary girl are friends, and they both laugh at the lustful loser 🙄 ...

Happy Halloween 🎃👻🧡 ...

Apparently the most haunted thing in Bolsover Castle is me 🙄👻😏 ...

This year's family pumpkin lineup 🎃 … I randomly went with Sackboy … the real horror is how proud we all are 😏 ...

'The Monash research, published this week, backs up previous work in this area. In 2019, researchers at the University of Utah found music was beneficial in tackling Alzheimer's and dementia' ...

On this day in 1938, Orson Welles caused panic with his 'War of the Worlds' broadcast 🛸👽 ... Sky History: buff.ly/WC3XHki

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"I shall miss you too. Chin-chin." - Withnail & I

'The NHS’s national clinical director for women’s health, Dr Sue Mann, said the expansion was “one of the biggest changes to sexual health services since the 1960s” and “a gamechanger in making reproductive healthcare more easily accessible for women”' ...

On behalf of RCN Council, we send our thoughts and prayers to all lose affected by Storm Melissa. Nursing staff will be directly impacted by this disaster and we know they will be doing all they can to provide care to others. We stand with our nursing colleagues across the Caribbean 💙 @rcn.org.uk

'Mystery 'alien spacecraft' reaches Earth today - here's what to expect' ... The Mirror: www.themirror.com/news/weird-n...

I'm pretty sure at least once a year 'infected monkeys' escape from somewhere or another 🙈🙉🙊 ... At this point, it's definitely a glitch in the Matrix 🙄😏 ...

'This report is among the most sobering my office has ever published. It paints a stark picture of what childhood looks like in 2025 with an online world that is, in many ways, completely unfit for children.' Source: Children's Commissioner, 2025 buff.ly/VwRjkWL

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Because their entitlement matters more than your feelings. T!ts and A$$ are their God-given right. Wanting respect? That just makes you insecure and jealous. But hey - boys will be boys 🙄 And that's why I prefer men 😏

Just gotta get tonight's shift over with, then finish putting up the Halloween decorations, carve pumpkins, and enjoy the rest of the week with my fam ❤️ ... I f*cking love Halloweek! 🎃👻 ...

A perturbed young woman fast asleep with a devil sitting on her chest; symbolizing her nightmare. Stipple engraving by J.P. Simon, 1810, after himself.

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