Hello, everyone. I need to share something that has weighed heavily on me. A few years ago, I graduated, a day I had worked so hard for and was incredibly proud of. I was excited to share this milestone with my family, especially my parents. However, their absence that day has haunted me ever since.
As I sat among my classmates, I kept scanning the crowd for my mom and stepdad, convinced they were somewhere in the sea of faces. “They’re probably running late,” I kept telling myself. When my name was called, I walked up to the stage, hoping to see their faces in the crowd, but they were nowhere to be found.
After the ceremony, I received a message from my mom: “Sorry, we couldn’t make it. Something came up with your stepsister. We’ll celebrate later. Congrats!” My stepsister Iris had thrown a tantrum over a broken nail. Anger, hurt, and disbelief swirled within me.
When I confronted my parents at home, they casually explained, “Your stepsister broke a nail. She was inconsolable.” I realized their priorities were skewed. In my anger, I packed my bags and left to stay with Justin’s family, who welcomed me warmly.
Years later, at my college graduation, I hoped my parents would redeem themselves. Once again, they were absent, missing the ceremony because Iris wanted a specific cake. Despite their repeated disappointments, I found support in Justin and his family, realizing that my parents’ actions didn’t define my worth.
The moment we learn how to love ourselves with all our flaws is the moment we really start to live our lives to the fullest.
However, this isn’t an easy thing to do. Well, the celebrities with all their airbrushed and edited images, as well as the media which promotes these looks as some sort of social standards, are partially to be blamed for the insecurities ordinary people have because they believe they need to look like those models on the covers of the magazines.
There are also those who won’t let their beauty be determined by foolish standards and do all in their power to change the perception that others have about them.
Amelia is a person who has endured harsh criticism because of her weight. Her mom was aware that her daughter would be a “big” woman ever since she was a child because she was way too chubby for her age practically from the moment she was born. However, as many found her cute and sweet as a child, she experienced bullying later on.
Marginalized by the society, Amelia spent her days in her room playing video games until Sean entered her life.
Their pure life defied odds and led to a proposal and a modest wedding, and their life journey inspired a global movement of acceptance and empowerment.
These two are proof that love can overcome any obstacle because they rewrote the rules of love in a remarkable way.
Take a look at the video of their life story in the video below.
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“The View” co-host Whoopi Goldberg and U.S. women’s national team soccer player Megan Rapinoe said they’re leaving America.
On Sept. 6, 2023, the SpaceXMania.com website reported that “The View” co-host Whoopi Goldberg and U.S. women’s national team soccer player Megan Rapinoe were planning to leave America.
The headline read, “Breaking: Whoopi Goldberg to Leave America with Megan Rapinoe; ‘We Get No Respect Here.’”
The article began as follows:
In a sobering announcement that has gripped the nation, iconic actress and talk show co-host, Whoopi Goldberg, alongside soccer superstar Megan Rapinoe, declared their intentions to leave America. The overwhelming sentiment behind this unprecedented decision? A profound sense of feeling disrespected and unappreciated.
While many significant decisions stem from hushed boardroom meetings or formal gatherings, this one found its origins in the most unexpected of locales: a brunch at LA’s renowned ‘Eggs-travagance’ bistro. As both celebrities sat down, little did the onlookers know that the meeting would spiral into a national conversation on respect, scrutiny, and the emotional toll it takes.
Goldberg, with her illustrious career spanning over decades, has had her fair share of controversies, often stemming from her unabashed opinions on ‘The View.’ Rapinoe, on the other hand, recently became the target of extensive public critique following a missed penalty kick, an error that fans found hard to forgive.
This article followed a previous story published by SpaceXMania.com on Aug. 31. That headline read, “‘I don’t get any respect’: Megan Rapinoe To Leave America After Heavy Criticism.”
However, these two articles were not a factual recounting of real-life events. The stories originated with a website that describes its output as being satirical in nature, both on its “About Us” page and as a label above articles.
The rumor specifically about Rapinoe also appeared in a new article on The Dunning-Kruger Times satire website on Sept. 6. The Dunning-Kruger Times is part of the America’s Last Line of Defense network. The headline of the story read, “Megan Rapinoe Says She’s Leaving America: ‘I Get No Respect.’” The “get no respect” quotes from both websites were made up.
In Facebook comments on Sept. 6, the people behind SpaceXMania.com and Dunning-Kruger Times acknowledged each other’s satirical stories, the latter continuing in satirical form calling the former a “patriot.”
A search of Facebook for the Goldberg and Rapinoe “leaving America” headlines published by these two websites yielded a seemingly countless number of comments from users who appeared to believe that the pair were, in fact, leaving the U.S., even though it was only satire.
For background, here is why we sometimes write about satire/humor.
“Yellowstone” viewers are resolute in not watching the series’ highly anticipated new season for reasons that have to do with a beloved star, who previously spoke about not returning to the show.
On June 20, the official Instagram account for the popular Western drama “Yellowstone” posted a video teasing the arrival of the second half of the show’s fifth season. While their post had all the perfect elements for building up anticipation among viewers, with its ominous voice-over and striking visuals, netizens don’t agree with a certain change that affected the cast.
User comment about the new season of “Yellowstone,” posted on June 20, 2024 | Source: Instagram/yellowstone
Using the show’s signature “Y” emblem that was enveloped by bright orange flames, the Instagram video alerted fans that “the epic return of Yellowstone” would arrive this month (November) on Paramount Network.
The “Yellowstone” new season teaser, posted on June 20, 2024 | Source: Instagram/yellowstone
“Save the date: November 10. #YellowstoneTV,” captioned the account. In contrast to the teaser’s excited vibe and tone, online viewers came forward to express their grievances with the show’s return.
For many people, Hollywood icon Kevin Costner’s absence in the series has left them with a bad taste in their mouths, as they expressed how watching the new season without him is pointless. “Won’t be the same without Kevin Costner…I’m so sad. 😭💔,” penned an Instagrammer.
Another remarked, “What’s the point without Kevin Costner?!” “There’s no point of [sic] watching this show if Kevin Costner isn’t in it. Taylor Sheridan you really messed up this one,” echoed someone else who referenced the show’s creator as well.
Taylor Sheridan and Kevin Costner at the premiere of “Yellowstone” in Hollywood, California on June 11, 2018 | Source: Getty Images
Joining the many others who feel Costner’s absence is detrimental to the show, a spectator asserted, “Passs! No Costner- No show! Sorry!” while another person added, “Not gonna lie. It’s not the same without Kevin. 😢.”
“Dead to me. No Kevin = not watching. So what if he has a passion for doing another show? A starring actor can make that balance. But greed is king for Sheridan,” opined another user who is up in arms over the situation.
Kevin Costner and Taylor Sheridan at the 2018 Winter Television Critics Association Press Tour in Pasadena, California on January 15, 2018 | Source: Getty Images
On the other hand, some people were elated to hear of the show’s return, with or without Costner’s presence. “Finally!!! 🙌 We’re all waiting for Beth & Rip to keep the ranch drama alive! John will be missed but let’s be honest…. Beth & Rip can hold this show for many seasons to come!” commented a fan of the series. Another admirer simply exclaimed, “I can’t wait!!!”
A day after the new season teaser came out, Costner took to Instagram to confirm that he would not be making a return to the series.
“Hi, everyone. I just want to reach out and let you know that after this long year and a half of working on ‘Horizon’ and doing all the things that’s required, and thinking about ‘Yellowstone’ — that beloved series that I love, that I know you love — I just realized that I’m not going to be able to continue season five b or into the future,” began “The Bodyguard” actor.
He went on to highlight how much “Yellowstone” changed him as a person, reiterating his deep adoration for the series. “I love the relationship we’ve been able to develop, and I’ll see you at the movies,” concluded the star.
After sharing the post, Costner sat down for an interview with USA Today, where he contextualized his video. At the time, the Hollywood talent was on an extended media tour promoting his then-new Western film series “Horizon.”
“Simply with all the questions that were being asked (about ‘Yellowstone’), the longer I thought about that … I just wanted to say that this is a stepping-off point,” explained Costner.
He then added, “Whatever I’d hoped for maybe was not in the cards. I don’t want to keep saying, ‘Yeah, I hope I can do it.’ That’s drifted to a place that I don’t think is realistic anymore.”
In the same interview, Costner also clarified that there was nothing specific that had been done by Sheridan or Paramount Studios that led to him making the video. Instead, his post was meant to signify that he was done holding out optimism for his return that wasn’t there.
Taylor Sheridan and Kevin Costner. | Source: Getty Images
“I just wanted to get that done. I’m not a machine trying to figure this out. But I’m not a person that leaves people high and dry,” disclosed Costner.
Since 2018, Costner has been a staple on the show that follows the lives of a ranching family in Montana, who have frequent face-offs with people encroaching on their land.
His beloved portrayal as the owner of one of the biggest cattle ranches in the U.S. and the patriarch of the Dutton family, John Dutton III, has been revered by many. Costner’s role has also been spoken about by his fellow cast mates, one of whom addressed the actor’s exit from the show.
Famous actor Luke Grimes, who plays Costner’s on-screen son, Kayce Dutton, previously opened up to People magazine about the ordeal.
Speaking about what it was like to not have Kevin Costner back on set, Grimes divulged, “Him not coming back felt like, ‘Okay, we’re going to have to land this plane now for real’ […] It definitely felt different.”
Kevin Costner and Luke Grimes at a Deadline event in Los Angeles, California on April 7, 2019 | Source: Getty Images
While Grimes acknowledged the difference that came with Costner’s departure, he said, “I think the patriarch leaving was always going to be part of the story. That’s always where it was headed is like, ‘What do these kids do? What does this family do when their rock is gone?’”
Most toilets are composed of porcelain, which is a hard and durable material.
After burning, the porcelain surface becomes smooth, non-porous, and stain-resistant, making it simple to clean, even in white.
When fired at high temperatures, porcelain becomes white. Toilets can be manufactured in a variety of colors by adding pigments before the glaze cures in the kiln. However, to save money and labor, manufacturers frequently opt to leave the toilet white rather than add a coloring phase.
White frequently conveys a sense of cleanliness, safety, and purity.
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This is also why hospitals and restrooms are frequently painted white to provide the appearance of a clean and antiseptic environment.
White is a neutral hue that creates a sense of space and works well with any design style or bathroom size.
Another reason is that filth and bacteria are more evident on a white surface, encouraging people to clean their toilets more often.
There are a lot of “creppy” neighbor stories out there, and the ones below are with an unexpected twists.
1. A lesson learned
When a couple of young people moved in the building in which mainly families with little children and elderly people lived, the lives of the residents became a nightmare.
The person sharing the story, a mom of a baby, explained that her child cried all the time, scared from the noise that was hard to ignore. Not only that, but the elderly lady living below them, Miss Jenkins, had a hard time sleeping.
They tried talking to the new neighbors but they wouldn’t listen.
After weeks of waiting patiently, they realized the situation wasn’t going to improve.
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One day, the mom decided to meet the youngsters again because they were even louder than usual, but just as she went to their apartment, she heard them banging on the door and begging Miss Jenkins to let them out.
When Miss Jenkins saw them, she was quick to take them. That night, she locked the neighbors and their friends inside their apartment from the outside.
It wasn’t until the following day that she decided to let them out of their own place.
This act seemed to taught them a lesson as they never disrupted anyone with their loud music again.
2. Neighbors construct wall on property lane – Wake up to the sound of bulldozers one day
When the Johnson family moved into a residential neighborhood, the wife, Cindy, seemed to love the new way of life, but the same couldn’t be said of her husband, John.
One day, things happended when Sam’s dog dug some holes in the yard, which was a shared territory used by both families. John got angry and asked the dog not to be let to run around the yard, especially his part of it.
The next day, John parked his car on Sam’s part of the yard, preventing him to take his car out. His wife, Sam, then came up with the idea of building a wall in the middle of the yard, something John was against.
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One morning, Sam was awoken by the sound of a huge bulldozer demolishing the wall.
Sam and John wa:rned the rest of the neighbors who surrounded the bulldozer, disabling the man operating it to work.
Scared, Sam and John put aside their feud and connect to the neighborhood to suffer from Cooper, successfully stopping his plans and forcing him out.
3. For years, no one knew that an elderly woman was living out of her car—until a concerned neighbor encountered the unexpected revelation
One of Mrs. Madison’s neighbors realized something was wrong with her.
One cold night, as he was walking home from work, the neighbor saw the elderly lady sleeping in her car. He knew she owned a huge house and believed she somehow locked herself in and was unable to get out so he rushed towards her and knocked on the car’s window, calling her name over and over again.
However, after he saw the vehicle and noticed blankets and groceries inside, he realized Mrs. Madison was living inside her car.
The neighbor returned to Mrs. Madison’s car again and managed to wake her up. Seeing him, she felt ashamed.
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She said that she was living in the car for many months, ever since her husband passed away. Being in the house she shared with him was too painful for her. The memories of her once happy and fulfilled life haunted her.
That night, she slept at her neighbor’s home and the following morning the two went to her house, which was dusty. Once inside, the neighbor noticed there was mold all over the place.
Samples of the mold were sent for testing and it was determined the house wasn’t safe.
Sadly, it had to be burnt down.
Mrs. Madison was welcomed to stay with her neighbor and his wife for as long as she needed.
Even when you’re on a whirlwind global tour, the show must go on—even if you have a cold.
Taylor Swift’s passion to her fans was on display this weekend in Edinburgh, where she continued performing despite signs of a runny nose.
During her performance, some fans spotted Swift wipe her nose surreptitiously, presumably due to the stadium’s low temperature of 46.4°F.
In a popular video, she was seen wiping her nose and brushing her hand across her skirt, which elicited a variety of comments on social media.
Some admirers expressed sympathy for her, while others offered criticism.
Many social media users commented, with one saying, “Someone, please get Taylor Swift some tissues! It’s wild how many times I’ve seen her wipe her nose.” Another admirer supported her behavior, saying, “I’m not even a Swiftie, but I don’t get why people are mad at her for wiping her nose. What else was she supposed to do?” Others noted that, despite being ill, she continued to perform without skipping a beat.
Swift’s UK leg began with three sold-out gigs in Edinburgh, her first Scottish visit in years. She will then travel to London for eight shows at Wembley Stadium, followed by performances in Cardiff and Liverpool. An estimated 720,000 admirers are expected to attend the London gigs alone, and her presence in the UK is predicted to generate around £1 billion in economic activity.
With ticket pricing, transport, hotels, and merchandising, each UK attendee is expected to spend an average of £848 to see their idol live.
While the tour has generated excitement, it has also resulted in ticketing problems, with UK fans competing with international buyers, particularly those from the US.
Many American fans, drawn by the strong dollar and lower European costs, have flocked to Swift’s European gigs, making it more difficult for locals to obtain tickets.
UK fans, who had eagerly expected Swift’s homecoming, expressed their dissatisfaction online, with some claiming that international demand has driven up rates and posed additional obstacles in reserving hotels, particularly in towns such as Edinburgh.
Despite the hurdles, Swift’s “Eras Tour” continues to break records. So far, she has performed 53 gigs in the United States and hopes to add 50 more in 18 European countries.
Following her European tour, she will return to the United States for additional performances in Miami, New Orleans, and Indianapolis, guaranteeing that millions of Swifties throughout the world see her live.
Swift considers addressing minor hitches, such as battling a cold on stage, to be part of her commitment to her fans, demonstrating that her passion extends beyond the glitter and splendor.
In every show, she demonstrates that, regardless of the hurdles, her relationship with her followers is her top priority.
The dad, who has tattoos on over 97% of his body, says he has spent more than £240,000 on them, including £80,000 in the past year alone.
Remy, Jeremy Schofield, has jet-black skin from years of hard work—that is, if you exclude his face and palms.
Jeremy Schofield has dark tattoos covering almost all of his skin except for his face and palms. He achieved this look after years of work.
He’s had his tattoos redone several times to keep the colors bold and has spent about 2,200 hours getting tattooed.
With over 85,000 followers on Instagram (@ephemeral_Remy), he doesn’t plan on stopping anytime soon.
The 36-year-old tattoo shop manager, who used to work as a chef, told What’s The Jam, “I’ve had tattoos all over my body [many times].”
@ephemeral__ Remy
Over 97% of Jeremy Schofield, often known as Remy,’s body is covered with tattoos, which have cost him close to £240,000.
He’s battling trolls and surpassing expectations in his quest to become the most tattooed person ever, having put in over 2,200 hours at the needle.
“I currently have two sessions a week and have been doing so few for the last seven years.
“Prior to that, I had as many as five sessions a week sometimes.
“I am currently working on a full colour over blackout body suit and will be starting my back soon.
“I also believe I am currently the world’s most tattooed person to ever live – and by a very large margin.”
@ephemeral__ Remy
Jeremy Schofield, also known as Remy, has tattoos covering over 97% of his body, worth about £240,000. He’s proving his critics wrong and pushing past limits in his journey to become the most tattooed person ever, after spending over 2,200 hours getting inked.
The dad doesn’t seem to follow any rules. He’s married to Sarah and has a teenage son named Ivan.
Remy has gained a lot of media attention by sharing stories about his most painful tattoo, which is on the inside of his buttocks, and the time he got “vampire” fangs put in.
Remy has skulls, black lines, and an eye under his nipples.
@ephemeral__ Remy
Despite not having any regrets, the father frequently receives negative feedback from internet trolls who flag his account because of his peculiar appearance.
Previously, Remy stated to Jam Press, “Most of the work I am doing currently has widely been called impossible by ‘experts’ and I’m proving them wrong every day.
“Online people say all kinds of wild stupid things daily but in person, I never get anything, but friendly curiosity and compliments.
“In fact, my son’s friends are always excited to meet me, as most of them follow my TikTok, and some have even asked for an autograph and pictures with me.
@ephemeral__ Remy
They follow me on TikTok and have even asked for pictures and autographs. My son’s friends are always excited to see me.
Jeremy Schofield, also known as Remy, has tattoos covering more than 97% of his body, worth around £240,000. He’s proving his critics wrong and pushing limits in his goal to become the most tattooed person ever, after spending over 2,200 hours getting tattoos.
@ephemeral__ Remy
I only feel “hate” when I see certain things on social media.
“I think social media makes it easier for people to be much nastier than they would be in person.”
@ephemeral__ Remy
Remy Schofield, whose real name is Jeremy Schofield, is a well-known tattoo artist who has spent a lot of time and money working toward his goal of becoming one of the most tattooed people in history.
Remy’s journey shows his dedication and passion for body art, with tattoos covering over 97% of his body. He doesn’t let negative comments or online trolls affect him, focusing instead on his work and enjoying his time with fans and supporters.
His journey is not just about tattoos, but also about who he is and how he expresses himself. Remy is a father and a husband, balancing his family life with a form of art that some might find unusual.
By being open about the pain and challenges of getting tattoos and sharing his stories on social media, he has built a large fan base and a supportive art community.
Remy keeps pushing the boundaries of tattooing. He’s a great example of being strong and accepting of who you are. His story can inspire people who feel out of place or unsure about their own journeys. Remy is a symbol of individuality and artistic freedom in a world where fitting in is common. He shows us that there are many ways to express ourselves.
Four years ago, Meghan and Harry were much more outspoken about their views. This time, they chose to keep quiet about it. Instead, they focused on getting people to vote without directly supporting candidate.
A royal commentator has said that Meghan Markle “might want to leave America” as the result of the US presidential election has left her “very upset.”
Both Meghan and Prince Harry have maintained quite a low profile during this election.
“Meghan will be really upset to live in America with Trump as president,” Daily Mail Editor at Large Charlotte Griffiths told GB News.
Harry revealed to having used dru:gs in his memoir Spare, which triggered a controversy.
“Put it this way. Harry’s just bought a house in Portugal and it might come in pretty handy in the next few months,” Griffiths said.
“Donald Trump has said in the past that he wouldn’t protect Harry, that he would be on his own, and that if it was down to me he wouldn’t have any protection. The Heritage Foundation tried to expose his form and in the end, he was protected.”
Griffiths added, “A judge ruled that the form would never be revealed. I just wonder whether now Trump is in power, I’m not saying it’s top of his priority list, but eventually that form might be exposed.”
When Eric Trump said his dad ‘doesn’t give a damn’ about Prince Harry
However, Eric Trump recently told MailOnline that his father “doesn’t give a damn” about Harry. Even royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams said that the president-elect would possibly not take any drastic action against the Duke.
“Harry was extremely foolish to discuss his dru:g taking in Spare both in interviews and in the memoir,” Fitzwilliams shared, adding that “it is most unlikely that Trump would risk an embarrassing episode involving the Royal family by expelling Harry.”
Have you been waking up at the exact same time every night? Maybe even repeating the same things every night? There is a pattern to why this happens.
Traditional Chinese Medicine defines this as a malfunctioning organ or organ system. That suggests your natural biorhythm is off balance.
So, what do the times of our waking up really mean?
They are actually medically known by the name of “circadian rhythms”. they are the internal organism changes of what happens and changes in our external environment.
Science has just recently started to explore the relation between disrupting the natural bio-rhythms and the development of specific illness.
Waking up between 10 pm and 11 pm – Hormonal imbalance and metabolism.
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If you have trouble to fall asleep, it is a sign you are stressed. Also, the inability to sleep at this period means you might have endocrine imbalances, such as your thyroid gland, or your metabolism.
Waking up between 11pm and 1 am – You have difficulties with your gall bladder.
If you are unable to sleep or wake up at this time of night, you may have gallbladder issues. During the day, you may notice symptoms such as poor self-esteem, difficulty making decisions, and uncertainty. All of this is caused by an imbalance in bile production, which is the hormone responsible for it all.
Waking up between 1am and 3 am – You have difficulties with the liver.
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If you are angry, very easily irritated during the day and can’t sleep between 1 am and 3 am, you have liver issues. The liver is directly connected with the emotion of anger. You should change your diet and consult your doctor for further treatment.
Waking up between 3am and 5am – you have problems with your lungs
If you’re going through a grieving phase of your life, or just can’t let something go, and are awake in the “deff time of the night”, you have problems with your lungs. As lung function is directly connected to the flow of oxygen and energy through our body, grief is stopping this balanced energy and you are not feeling tired when you should be tired the most.
Waking up between 5am and – you have issues with your large intestine
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The actual best time to go to the bathroom is this exact period, so even if you’re asleep, you’re body is subconsciously in the need for a bowel movement and just can’t hang it! Daytime symptoms that can also occur are dry stools, constipation and skin rash.
How to get a better sleep – the natural way?
Exercise
Don’t eat right before going to bed
Have a sleepy time tea – passionflower, valerian root, wild thyme…
