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Have you seen SADIE BEUGRE? DEL is in HER/THEIR SENIOR year. The MATHEMATICS MAJOR is 24 years old & is a CAPRICORN. People say SHE/THEY are GRITTY, BEWITCHING, RETICENT and WASPISH. Rumors say they’re a member of HASTINGS. I heard from the gossip blog that SHE BIT AN EX-BOYFRIEND’S PINKY FINGER OFF AFTER SHE FOUND OUT HE CHEATED, AND THEN HAPPILY SERVED TIME FOR IT.

im tommy im a freak and of course i am here to get freakalicious with u all... this is my newest frankenstein type creation named sadie i know .02% about her yet but i am more than confident she will b nothing but a fun time! like this if ur down to plot!

TW: VIOLENCE, MENTIONS OF JAIL/PROSECUTION, MENTIONS OF SUICIDE, DRUG USE

BACKSTORY

capricorn sun / virgo moon / scorpio rising

raised by her uncle Big (his name) who is a hermit shut in town local in the depths of the florida marshland like some goosebumps protagonist. hes gone far past socially acceptable in terms of his ability to connect with the modern person but is wise beyond belief... his whole vibe is a warped cross between a cryptid and a mountain man that forages and cooks neighborhood plants. married for 27 years before his wife passed from illness. its quite possibly the only thing hes ever been emotional about

but dels entry to his life throws a wrench in his sadness (despite abandonment being what they bond over). she takes the focus away from his loss with her presence; her dad, his brother, died in a tragic train-car collision around the same time (which is speculated to be a suicide bt nobody can ever really be sure). he was a single parent so her custody is thrown up in the air for a few months as cps decides what they r gna do with this freshly orphaned little scrapper

she just kinda turns up on his doorstep n from there they cohabit a space. shes arnd 6-7 at this time... big never seemed to b phased by the fact tht she was a child n tended to treat her more like an apprentice or guest. he was never close to her father because of their age difference, being the older out of the two, so to have his daughter become his responsibility is just..... weird

this doesnt mean that he wouldnt provide for her bt it was. not very parental whatsoever.... no conversation or interaction beyond what was necessary. she was a mute fr a while and still is? to a degree.... very short spoken

when she got to her preteens he offered her an allowance in exchange for little odds and ends of stuff to be taken care of around the house. errands n all tht.... sometimes he wld purposefully leave things for her to pick up n take care of without mentioning it for a bonus. taught her the importance of saving your money and the horrid corruptness of a society basing everythings worth off paper. big exposed her to a lot of knowledge and took advantage of her silent curiosity by fueling it with books, homeschooling, life skills (catching a fish, setting a trap, knowing your berries in the woods...... the works)

her teens carried out the same way bt with the introduction of a real job, a spot down at the local butcher shop checking people out at the register and helping around the back of house. del knows a great deal abt cow/pig/chicken/etc anatomy from her years here..... she committed to being 100% vegan into her early twenties because of her trauma frm this occupation

it paid very well tho n was the best gig she was going to get within a reasonable biking route from home. so she settled!

the plan wasnt to keep it up for long anyway. she worked rly hard for her spot at yates and didnt intend to ever screw herself over. her plan was to get her bachelors, masters, become a professor, pursue a personal hobby of agriculture and build an elaborate greenhouse to live in

bt things happen.....

some 35yr old douche with a green thumb woos her at a gardening store n swoops in to teach her a little more abt romance; all of this, of course, under the guise that he had all these tips and tricks for living environmentally friendly. a lame hippie wannabe that shouldve never even approached her bt alas.... he did

love is a touchy subject n it hadnt been something she set her sights on, but she was interested in wht this dude could teach her n at 19 she ended up falling in love. she delayed her education to stay an extra year back home and work out another plan which included him

this was very disappointing to her uncle bt he didnt have anything to say abt it. it was never parental before n it was never going to be, so this was another lesson she wld just have to overcome on her own

it turns out that she doesnt care for infidelity. when the confession comes out its met with a lot of screaming, bawling, blistering white hot anger. the whole incident is blacked out of her mind to b honest....

matters of the heart are no longer something to concern herself with because of the repercussions of her rash behavior regarding heartbreak O________O she spent a year in jail n still has to attend therapy / anger management meetings

deep down she is still hurting. there was a lot of pain... bt the sadness is not over the loss of some noob. she is in a state of constant disappointment, detaching from herself out of shame. putting her own life on pause only for it to turn out like that? stupid stupid stupid...

PERSONALITY

chugging along! tldr spectre-like swamp nymph aura with the slightest (not so slight) unhinged feral tendencies

delicate like a moth resting in the gleam of a flashlight.... her anger singes her wings when shes too comfortable staying in one place, so theres always constant stimulation, always shifting gears. shes prone to feeling threatened; that being said, sadie is wary of walking in crowds, a little bit skittish when approached without making eye contact beforehand. like a small grey kitten..... in a big wide world

has a hard time keeping a conversation bt is very interested in debate, and even more so in studying alongside someone in complete silence. it reminds her of home in the same sense tht her uncle wld nudge her to keep reading by always having his own book open

doesnt have many friends and is alright with that. rumors are tht she is still a virgin bt who really knows? not i...... bt i wldnt be surprised if this was true. shes not impressed by people nor material items so this whole yates crowd is a turn off

she is truly clueless when it comes to how to behave around anyone her age. i think she understands but it just doesnt compute. she could come off as impolite bt it is just standoffishness? some people cld try to crack her but i dont think even she knows what that would be, or what that would look like. even in her one (1) failed relationship it was never deep heart to hearts or sharing dinner..... solitude is her realm

del is very comfortable with herself, very open with her wardrobe! doesnt leave too much to the imagination? she appreciates the human experience n expresses that thru this whole “body is a temple” type thing.... not quite confidence, but proudness of being. has gotten multiple notices frm professors for her tops being too sheer, nylons too ratted up, etc. has dirt under her fingernails half the time, chipped polish, some chapstick. smudges her eyeshadow on with her fingers

doesnt smoke cigarettes all too often but is dependent on weed. it kinda perpetuates her paranoid demeanor bt at the same time it keeps her lax enough to be able to mentally handle city life

her room is a playground for huge monstera plants, christmas cacti, ivy creeping along the doorway. she sleeps on a tiny thin mattress on the floor with a linen sheet and has her books stacked up on the ground next to it to hold her ashtray. the whole thing is dumb empty

takes her studies seriously and pinches every penny she can..... she has never ordered herself a coffee frm somewhere before, ordered food frm a restaurant... nothing. i wld think the most she would branch out from harvesting everything on her own is buying a bag of sunflower seeds frm a gas station, but even then, she much prefers eating stuff she grows herself. has a tomato plant, some basil beginning to sprout, etc.... manageable crops for any college students tiny space

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bt yea thats it thats all! connections cld be all over the place. im legit open to anything. theres only a few tht come to mind right off that bat:

a few people that get along with her? same classes? they shared a bowl n now theyre getting into the nitty gritty of some personal conversation that is veering into no mans land....

some sort of clueless makeover moment? arent rly into sadie as a person bt see a lot of potential... perhaps need a plus one to a party on the fly and figure thats the best option theyve got

crushes? this wld be fun n potentially dangerous! like playing with a hot cast iron pan or something :)

again im vry new to rp so i wld like to leave a lot of stuff up to chemistry, brainstorming n stuff like that, but please consider everything on the table! what i hav mentioned is the tip of the iceberg im so burnt out n i wrote a lot more than i intended to i am so sorry but i promise i am friendly

#yatesintro #/tw implied violence #/tw death mention #/tw drug use #/tw jail mention

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home-sweat-home · 6 years

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7 Reasons to Switch to Cloth Diapers in Singapore

Posted on 08 May, 2017 | By Julia

Curious about cloth diapers but nervous about the ick factor? Don’t be! One converted mama explains why using cloth diapers in Singapore is literally a snap!

Back when I was pregnant and stocking up on baby gear, I was curious about cloth diapers but also seriously skeptical.

Yeah, yeah everyone knows they’re environmentally friendly but wouldn’t it be a huge… mess?! As a first-time mama, wasn’t I already going to be overwhelmed taking care of my baby, and did I really need to add more complexity to my life by choosing cloth diapers?

Apparently the answer was yes because I decided to give it a try.

We used disposables for the first month after my son was born, then switched to cloth. Now we’re coming up on 6 months of 100% cloth diapering, and I am SO SOLD. I couldn’t imagine diapering any other way. We no longer have any disposables in the house. Even my husband, who called me a crazy hippie when I first brought up the idea, is now fully onboard.

Here’s what I love about cloth diapers:

1. Cloth Diapers are Easy to Use

Modern cloth diapers are nothing like the ones your grandma (or mama) used. No folding giant squares of cloth, no pins, no accidentally sticking your bub.

There are a million different styles and brands (here’s a great breakdown of the options). I opted for the Bumgenius 4.0 pocket diapers, which are one of the most easy-to-use and durable.

Pocket diapers are made of two parts: a waterproof outer shell that has a “pocket” on the inside, plus an absorbent insert that you stuff into the shell.

The inside of the diaper is made of a moisture-wicking material, so all liquid is immediately sucked through the lining into the absorbent insert, and baby’s skin stays nice and dry.

The diaper basically looks like a disposable, and putting it on is just as easy except that it fastens with snaps on the side instead of sticky tabs. They’re also adjustable in size from 3 to 16 kg.

Putting on cloth diapers is literally a snap!

2. Cloth Diapers are Easy on Baby’s Skin

My baby had diaper rash almost constantly for the first month of his life when we were on disposables, but hasn’t had a single instance of rash since we went cloth. That alone is reason enough for me to stick with cloth diapers!

3. Cloth Diapers are Easy to Clean

This is the part that everyone gets grossed out about, but I swear: it’s really not as bad as you think!

First of all, 95% of all the diapers you change for non-newborns are only going to be wet and not dirty diapers. I know some mamas whose babies only poop once or twice a week!

Wet diapers are not gross at all. All you do is give it a quick rinse in the sink to get rid of the pee smell, and then toss it in a dedicated laundry bin.

Each morning we run a load of diapers through the washing machine and hang them up on our clothes rack to line-dry. By afternoon the diapers are clean, dry, and ready to go for the next day.

For dirty diapers, there are a few options:

Option #1: Flushable Liners. These are very thin yet crazy strong sheets of tissue. They catch all the poop, and then you just dump it into the toilet, flush, and away it goes. The diaper itself doesn’t get dirty at all.

Option #2: Elimination Communication. It sounds crazy at first but it’s actually REALLY easy.

Just as you learn to read your baby so you know when he’s hungry or sleepy, you also watch for signs of needing to poop. For example, my little monkey almost always goes early in the morning. He’ll make grunting sounds first, and also let out a few little farts. When I see these signs I just whip off his diaper and hold him over the toilet so he poops directly into the toilet.

In the past 3 months we’ve had only TWO instances when we didn’t make it to the toilet in time. Crazy, right? With this method, you actually almost never need to deal with the poopy diaper.

Option #3: Even in the absolute worst case scenario, if you didn’t put in a liner and you didn’t notice your baby going and now you have a poopy cloth diaper on your hands… it’s NOT. THAT. BAD. You simply hold onto a clean corner, rinse it in the toilet for five seconds, and then throw it into the diaper laundry and go on with your day.

4. Cloth Diapers Save Money

Because pocket diapers are designed to fit babies from 3 to 16kg, you literally buy them ONCE and then you’re all set until your baby is potty trained. And they last so well through washes that they can also be used for future babies — I have friends who’ve used the same cloth diapers for two or even three kids.

I have a stash of 24 Bumgenius pocket diapers, for a total cost of about 400 SGD. If I diaper two babies for two years each, that comes down to a monthly cost of a mere $8.30.

Meanwhile, a pack of 52 Pampers that lasts roughly a week costs 28 SGD, or $112 a month. You need to buy even more for newborns, who can go through 12 or more diapers a day.

If you have two kids who need diapers for two years each, you’d save nearly $5,000 by going with cloth diapers! That’s more than enough for a very nice family trip to Bali!

Not having to buy disposables is also incredibly convenient. You never run out of diapers in the middle of the night, never find yourself having to make last-minute grocery store runs, and never have to fill half your suitcase with diapers when you go on a trip.

5. Cloth Diapers are Cute

Those fluffy little bums! So many adorable colors and prints! There’s no denying that cloth diapers are cute… so cute, in fact, that you may choose to leave off the pants. In Singapore’s sweltering weather, a t-shirt + cloth diaper combo is a totally legit fashion choice and makes for a happy baby.

6. Cloth Diapers Double as Swim Diapers

Just take out the absorbent insert, and the waterproof outer shell is more or less identical to a swim diaper. Ready to go down to the pool, mama!

7. Cloth Diapers are Environmentally Friendly

An astonishing 20 billion diapers go into landfills each year worldwide, and these diapers will take up to 500 years to decompose.

Also, by World Health Organization guidelines human waste is not supposed to go anywhere except into toilets. Toilets are designed to safely process this waste; landfills are not.

Finally, it doesn’t have to be all or nothing. Many people use cloth diapers at home but choose disposables for travel or at daycare. Each time you keep a disposable diaper out of the landfills, that’s a win!

If you’re ready to make the switch to cloth diapers, here are my favourite resources in Singapore

First of all, I strongly recommend joining the Cloth Diapering Singapore Facebook group to learn more

You can find a wide selection of Bumgenius diapers at Milagro Trading

Pupsik Studio sells Charlie Banana, Moo Moo Kow, and Rumparooz brand cloth diapers

Mothercare also sells Charlie Banana

Cottonytail is a handmade brand from the Philippines with availability in Singapore

Happy diapering, mamas!

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