brightside--2020-07-08--I’ve Been Making Wedding Cakes for 7 Years, and Here’s the Reverse Side of My Work

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A cake is an integral part of any celebration. Anyone who has ever tried to bake the simplest cake will agree that it’s much easier to buy a ready-made one than cook it by yourself. Now try to imagine what creating a multi-tiered cake with complex decorations in tropical humidity and climate is like. Whereas, delivering it is another, no less fascinating, story.
We at Bright Side spoke to Lilia Zayarnaya, the confectioner who lives on Ko Samui (an island in Thailand), who cooperates with local wedding agencies and bakeries and delivers about 25 cakes a month.
How I became a confectioner
I’ve always been good at drawing and liked to do things with my hands. Before I made the decision to work as a confectioner, I used to work as a nail artist. In 2013, we decided to change our life and moved to Thailand.
The idea to start a confectionary business came to me after communicating with my neighbor. She has a small catering agency in Germany and she showed me some photos of the cakes they bake for their clients. Today, I understand those were quite simple cakes but at the time, they seemed incredible to me. I got an idea to do something similar. The desire was so strong that I could feel butterflies in my stomach.
I was watching YouTube, reading blogs, and attending forums. I kept experimenting and took a baking course in Bangkok. I got an Instagram account and started to post photos of my cakes there.
One of my first orders was to decorate desserts for a birthday. The girl who had a birthday was studying ballet which is why all the desserts were decorated with the figurines of ballerinas, ballet shoes, and other things of that nature. I was drawing the sketches and spent the whole night working, and in the end, the dessert table looked fabulous. I had barely taken a photo of the table before a bunch of kids rushed to the room and all my work was destroyed within several seconds! Frankly speaking, it took me some time to get used to the fact that hours of my painstaking work would be destroyed so fast.
I remember one more instance: I was making a cake for a little girl’s birthday. I decorated it with a figurine of a princess in a magnificent dress on the top. It was 100% handmade. When I brought the cake, the guests were not there yet. Having seen the cake, the birthday girl showed an instant desire to try it but her mother said it was too early. The girl kept whirling around the cake. When the mother left, her dad came in saying, “It’s your day today!” He then lifted the girl, brought her to the cake, and she bit the princess’s head off.
Confectionery art in the tropics
I quickly realized that classical cake recipes don’t take tropical heat and humidity into account. Both cream and dough would behave unexpectedly from time to time. I had wasted so many products before I realized that it’s a matter of temperature contrast that makes the process go wrong. After that, I started to work with an AC on and everything started to work better.
I am lucky to work in a place that is full of tropical fruits all year around. The most popular tastes are mango, maracuja, and coconut. You can also buy fresh coconut milk at the market that is squeezed right in front of you.
I like coconut and cane sugar since they give a special delicate caramel flavor. The cost of cane sugar doesn’t differ much from the usual price. Plus, coconut and cane sugars are much healthier and tastier than white. Customers are always happy if I suggest minimizing the “harmfulness” of the cake.
Once I came into the kitchen to take out the macaroons from the oven and there was a snake on it. They often get inside houses in the tropics. It’s good that she wasn’t baked together with the dessert.
I make about 25 cakes a month. If the cake is complicated, I can spend 2 days on it. I bake it on the first day and decorate it on the second. I start in the morning and sometimes finish late at night. I have an enormous amount of baking tools and my workplace is like an artist’s workshop, it just smells of fresh pastries and vanilla.
The cost of a cake depends on the complexity of the decorations, not on its weight. The average price of a 3-tier wedding cake for 60 guests is about 7,000 — 12,000 Thai Baht ($200 — $400).
The most expensive ingredient is culinary gold of 24 carats. The average price for the golden coating of a 3-tiered cake is about 6,000 — 8,000 Thai Baht ($200 — $250). This doesn’t include the cost of the cake itself. Golden cakes are trending these days.
An option for those who want to save money is a trendy “bare” cake. It’s called this because it isn’t covered with mastic or cream on top, and the actual cake is visible. The most difficult thing is to make their edges even.
Many confectioners are against using mastic. There is a popular opinion that considers it to be inedible. But if we’re talking about taste, it depends on the quality. Mastic’s main task is to decorate the confection. That’s why I’m not going to refuse to use mastic, otherwise, I might end up losing half of my clients and limit my creativity.
Making a cake is half the deal — it should also be delivered.
My services include not only making cakes but also delivering them. It’s a bit more nerve-racking than working on the cake itself. The fact is, many popular hotels and villas are located in hard-to-reach places, and getting a cake there so that it doesn’t fall apart requires considerable effort. When a cake is big, it’s hard to hold it — it literally slips out of my hands on turns and bumps. Sometimes my cakes don’t fit in the car and I’ll have to carry it in the back of a pickup truck. The scariest thing is to open the box after such rides. We make about 3 to 4 deliveries a week during busy seasons and each delivery is a big load of stress for me. But all my worries stay behind when I see the smiles of newlyweds.
During one of these deliveries, the cake cracked. Once we reached the hotel, I started a rescue operation: to decorate the cake with whipped cream. There was cream in the hotel but there was nothing to whip it with. Then my driver who lived nearby said that he had whipped cream at home. He brought it and I tried my best to fix it but, of course, it didn’t look like the original one. I approached the groom and the bride to apologize but since the wedding was on the full go, they didn’t understand what the issue was. They looked so happy and I was glad they didn’t get upset. Ever since that time, I’ve always carried an “emergency suitcase” with the necessary tools and whipped cream.
Once I was asked to deliver a complex 5-tier cake to a hotel but they forgot to mention that the last part of my way would be covered by boat. So we come to the meeting point by the navigator, it’s dark and there’s a small boat waiting for us on the shore. The cake reached the destination safely but all my hair almost turned gray that evening.
A bit about clients
I have clients from all over the world, so I had to study the national characteristics of weddings and other celebrations over my years of work, because Chinese, English, Russian, Indian, and French people can have completely different requirements depending on their culture.
Sometimes wedding cakes are ordered 1 to 2 years prior to the wedding. Usually, those are huge, luxury weddings when they rent an entire hotel and the guests come from abroad. A couple of months won’t be enough to organize such a wedding. Sometimes brides want a cake to complement their dress. In this case, I’m brought samples of lace or fabric with patterns and I try to repeat the same look on the cake.
Once, I got an order from a British couple. They said they wanted a classical British fruitcake and that they’d take the upper tier to England and eat it on their kid’s christening. At the same time, the bride didn’t look pregnant. At first, I thought, “What nonsense!” But I asked them more details and learned that Great Britain has a tradition to bake a fruitcake for a wedding — a biscuit with dried and candied fruits. After baking, it’s soaked with a special composition daily, for a month, so it can be stored for a long time. According to the tradition, a piece of a wedding cake is kept till the birth or christening of the first child.
Sometimes I find it difficult to work with foreigners due to a difference in mentality — everyone needs their own personal approach and I have to learn it. For example, I offer several types of biscuits for my clients. As a rule, the Chinese don’t see any difference between them — their understanding of desserts is totally different. Moreover, my attempts to explain something usually fail due to a language barrier. That’s why I simply say to them, “Chocolate or vanilla?” Everyone is happy.
Sometimes weddings don’t have many guests and a small cake is enough but they’ll still order extra layers made of styrofoam for beautiful photos and that “wow” effect. I cover the styrofoam with a buttery cream, then mastic, and decorate it. I try to replace butter with cheaper margarine (no one’s going to eat it anyway) but it’s quite inconvenient to work with it, so I decided to keep the high-quality ingredients. Therefore, everything that is located on the styrofoam is edible and tasty. At the same time, all the tiers look identical and it’s impossible to distinguish the real tiers from fake ones.
The styrofoam tiers can be located anywhere in a cake — everything depends on how many portions the client needs. We always tell the newlyweds which tier is not real. But once there was a funny incident at a wedding. The newlyweds were taking photos with the cake and the groom decided to bite off a piece of cake and clutched his teeth upon biting into the styrofoam. Nothing scary happened, it was just very funny.
I’m asked quite often to make 2 cakes for a wedding or for a birthday: a real one and a fake one. The fake cake goes out first, it’s actually called a smash-cake and it gets dropped. Clients stage many funny situations with it. The light goes dim, the spotlight turns on, the waiter carries out a huge multi-tiered wedding cake with the figure of a bride and groom and suddenly stumbles — the cake slips out of their hands and falls to the floor, and the guests are shocked. It was hard to believe that 2 days of my painstaking work were only needed to deliberately spread this beauty on the floor. When the guests calm down a bit, they bring out the real cake.
What being a confectioner means
I have 2 “professional” nightmares. The first one is that clients come for the cake but it’s not ready, it’s not there, or I forgot about it completely. The second dream is quite strange: I see myself as chocolate that can’t get evenly spread on the cake. I literally feel this unevenness, physically.
Most weddings on Samui take place in February, and this month is not easy for me — the burden of responsibility is simply enormous. Sometimes I get very tired and everything falls from my hands and I don’t have any inspiration. Perhaps that’s what professional burnout is. In this case, I try to take a break, go on a walk, or go to the sea and my tiredness disappears.
I have a sweet tooth. In order to stay fit, I try not to make extra cakes for myself because if it’s there, I’ll eat it. Some confectioners don’t like sweets and it surprises me a bit. Because in order to create your exclusive menu, one needs to try everything themselves, especially at the beginning, to know the combination of various tastes.
For example, chocolates for chocolate cakes have different tastes. It depends on the area where cocoa beans were grown and the crop year. Some varieties of chocolate are best used in combination with more acidic fruits or berries, and some will taste better if you add a little astringency, such as coffee or bergamot. I think that a real pastry chef should be a gourmet one.
Many professional forums say that the pastry business requires big investments. Don’t believe them. I started to create cakes in a small bedroom because it was the only room with an AC. I used the simplest oven, mixer, and other pastry tools bought on AliExpress. After 7 years, I am cooperating with big-time wedding agencies. The main thing to remember is to follow your dreams.


brightside--2020-07-08--20 Yard Renovations That Will Make You Want to Go Outside and Get Started on Yours

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest By renovating your yard you ’ re extending your living and entertainment space , as well as improving your health because you ’ ll spend more time outside .
Whether it ’ s about building a pond , a tree house , a fire pit , or a pizza oven , this type of remodeling will increase your quality of life .
To add to this , your house will go up in value as well .
We ’ re fans of successful and amazing renovations here at Bright Side , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ yard renovations that will get you inspired to do the same to yours .
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“ Finally had time to revamp my backyard , too !
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“ Our new home had a neglected garden .
Cut to +3 months later after a lot of hard work.
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“ Rebuilt my pond this spring .
Took lots of research and hard work , but I am really happy with how it looks.
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I turned an empty-looking backyard into the coziest area ever .
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“ My dad and I built a patio at my house.
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This unused , dirty space now looks much more relaxing .
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Remodeled a ranch to make it bigger and more stunning .
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“ A small concrete patio was replaced with a larger paver layout , plus a pergola , and a fire pit set.
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“ Here ’ s our back yard transformation pic .
The photos were taken exactly a year apart.
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“ Sure I could have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ instead I spent 3+ years building this natural swimming pond.
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“ I converted my hilly backyard into an ~800 sq ft patio by myself.
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“ Mom had an idea to build $ 100 pond over a weekend .
3 weeks and several hundred dollars later ... ” 20 .
There ’ s nothing better than creating your own wood-burning pizza oven .

By renovating your yard you’re extending your living and entertainment space, as well as improving your health because you’ll spend more time outside. Whether it’s about building a pond, a tree house, a fire pit, or a pizza oven, this type of remodeling will increase your quality of life. To add to this, your house will go up in value as well.
We’re fans of successful and amazing renovations here at Bright Side, so we decided to bring you 20 yard renovations that will get you inspired to do the same to yours.
1. “I built a 4,000 gallon Koi Pond in a tiny yard”
2. “I built my kids a treehouse!”
3. “Finally had time to revamp my backyard, too!”
4. My recent project: a revamped backyard
5. My backyard received a makeover.
6. “Our new home had a neglected garden. Cut to +3 months later after a lot of hard work.”
7. “Rebuilt my pond this spring. Took lots of research and hard work, but I am really happy with how it looks.”
8. I turned an empty-looking backyard into the coziest area ever.
9. From cluttered and unkempt, to cozy
10. “My dad and I built a patio at my house.”
11. This unused, dirty space now looks much more relaxing.
12. “Our ambitious DIY brick patio and fire pit”
13. Remodeled a ranch to make it bigger and more stunning.
14. “A small concrete patio was replaced with a larger paver layout, plus a pergola, and a fire pit set.”
15. “Here’s our back yard transformation pic. The photos were taken exactly a year apart.”
16. “Sure I could have bought an in-ground swimming pool, but instead I spent 3+ years building this natural swimming pond.”
17. “DIY chicken coop I built for my spoiled yardbirds”
18. “I converted my hilly backyard into an ~800 sq ft patio by myself.”
19. “Mom had an idea to build $100 pond over a weekend. 3 weeks and several hundred dollars later...”
20. There’s nothing better than creating your own wood-burning pizza oven.


brightside--2020-07-09--18 Animals That Are Doing Their Best to Lose Extra Weight

While thick , chunky animals might seem cute , animal obesity is actually becoming a big issue nowadays .
The wrong diet , laziness , and lack of movement can all result in excessive weight gain and can come along with a whole mess of health issues .
The fluffy characters in our article and their owners did a great job “ de-chunking ” and fighting off any extra pounds they had .
We at Bright Side were astonished after seeing a chunky lizard — yes , even they can carry extra weight .
We applaud each and every animal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to appreciate their hard work too .
“ From 23 lb to 13 lb — still have a bit to go , but my owner no longer refers to me as his chunky boy !
” “ From 3.3 ounces to 2.8 ounces — Alexander has reached his goal chunk !
” “ Belle ’ s doing so well on her de-chunking journey .
This weekend she got a well-deserved haircut .
Give her some love !
” “ I got him 2 years ago and he was 49 lb , now he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 114 lb to 75 lb within 2 years !
Looking good , Shiloh !
“ 2 years ago , the vet told me my cat needed to go on a diet .
Here ’ s the result.
” “ Look at Wolfgang go from June to November !
” “ She was on a special diet from the vet for a bit , but the biggest difference was when we got a kitten that forced her to run around largely against her will.
” “ Meet Gnocchi .
About 6 weeks into the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lb .
He ’ s now on a wet food diet.
” “ 5 pounds down !
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17.5 pounds to 12 pounds !
I ’ m so proud of her.
” “ She used to be fat and dirty , had breathing problems , and was unable to clean herself .
After losing weight , she ’ s blessed and highly favored.
” Extra weight is gone but those paws still look just as charming !

While thick, chunky animals might seem cute, animal obesity is actually becoming a big issue nowadays. The wrong diet, laziness, and lack of movement can all result in excessive weight gain and can come along with a whole mess of health issues. The fluffy characters in our article and their owners did a great job “de-chunking” and fighting off any extra pounds they had.
We at Bright Side were astonished after seeing a chunky lizard — yes, even they can carry extra weight. We applaud each and every animal in this compilation and would like you to appreciate their hard work too.
“From 23 lb to 13 lb — still have a bit to go, but my owner no longer refers to me as his chunky boy!”
“From 3.3 ounces to 2.8 ounces — Alexander has reached his goal chunk!”
“Belle’s doing so well on her de-chunking journey. This weekend she got a well-deserved haircut. Give her some love!”
From a chunk to a hunk!
“I got him 2 years ago and he was 49 lb, now he’s 27 lb!”
From 20 pounds to 14 pounds!
“Big Tony is now Tiny Tony.”
From 114 lb to 75 lb within 2 years! Looking good, Shiloh!
De-chunk mission complete!
“2 years ago, the vet told me my cat needed to go on a diet. Here’s the result.”
“My cat has been successfully de-chunked.”
“Look at Wolfgang go from June to November!”
“De-chunkhuahua: lost half of his body weight!”
“She was on a special diet from the vet for a bit, but the biggest difference was when we got a kitten that forced her to run around largely against her will.”
“Meet Gnocchi. About 6 weeks into the de-chunk, he started off at 20 lb. He’s now on a wet food diet.”
“5 pounds down!!! 17.5 pounds to 12 pounds! I’m so proud of her.”
“She used to be fat and dirty, had breathing problems, and was unable to clean herself. After losing weight, she’s blessed and highly favored.”
Extra weight is gone but those paws still look just as charming!


brightside--2020-07-09--20+ Things From Childhood That Make Us Smile and Confuse Modern Kids

A tweet by even_kei literally broke modern kids .
She posted a photo of an old computer mouse and a boiled egg and complained about how hard it was in the past to overcook eggs in order to put the yolk in the mouse after that .
A huge discussion started about whether what she was talking about was true .
There were thousands of comments from teenagers , and even some adults .
Of course , nobody put egg yolks into computer mice .
But we at Bright Side think that this situation really shows how the technology and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like magic and mystery to the kids of today .
So here is the original tweet that started it all and a compilation of things that will definitely make a young person ask a lot of questions .
“ Kids these days will never know the hardships of having to overcook a fresh hard-boiled egg yolk for their computer mouse.
” “ My first ’ device ’ — a calculator you could program .
I could spend half a day to program it so I could play with it later .
Play on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ days will never know the joy of ripping the edges off of dot matrix printer paper and folding them into caterpillars ... ” “ Who remembers these ?
40 years since the legendary Sony Walkman , and I just found mine .
Kids these days have no idea what it was like to try to skip a track on a cassette.
” “ Kids these days — all they want for their birthday is electronics !
” These are Freddy Krueger fingers .
They were the coolest thing you could make using paper @ @ @ @ @ @ @ phones that we will definitely miss .
Nor will they know the struggle of playing this game .
No touchscreen just buttons ... '' It ’ s sad that kids these days will never know how cool McDonald ’ s toys were .
Oh man , those were the days ...
Kids these days will never know about huffing on a CD or blowing into a cartridge .
“ Kids these days cry over buffering issues ... You actually don ’ t know what the real struggle was like.
” They ’ ll @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The problems I had in my childhood ” The most pleasant sound of all “ I cracked open this time capsule full of CDs from the ’ 90s ... ” Just think about all the stuff you had to carry around before there was a good internet connection .
Oh , the times before smartphones ... “ I ’ m trying to stretch the phone cord from the kitchen to my room to make a private call.
” Today ’ s kids will never know how long it took to find the song @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when your phone ’ s internal memory could only handle a certain number of messages “ This was my cable box in the early to mid ’ 80s.
” All you had to do was enter the cheats .
Now all these movies can fit into a smartphone , but it was a nice feeling to dig through this pile of videotapes .

A tweet by even_kei literally broke modern kids. She posted a photo of an old computer mouse and a boiled egg and complained about how hard it was in the past to overcook eggs in order to put the yolk in the mouse after that. A huge discussion started about whether what she was talking about was true. There were thousands of comments from teenagers, and even some adults.
Of course, nobody put egg yolks into computer mice. But we at Bright Side think that this situation really shows how the technology and games of the past may sometimes seem like magic and mystery to the kids of today. So here is the original tweet that started it all and a compilation of things that will definitely make a young person ask a lot of questions.
“Kids these days will never know the hardships of having to overcook a fresh hard-boiled egg yolk for their computer mouse.”
“My first ’device’ — a calculator you could program. I could spend half a day to program it so I could play with it later. Play on a calculator!”
“Kids these days will never know the joy of ripping the edges off of dot matrix printer paper and folding them into caterpillars...”
“Who remembers these? 40 years since the legendary Sony Walkman, and I just found mine. Kids these days have no idea what it was like to try to skip a track on a cassette.”
“Kids these days — all they want for their birthday is electronics!”
These are Freddy Krueger fingers. They were the coolest thing you could make using paper.
This is one feature of old phones that we will definitely miss.
Kids these days will never know the ease of: “My phone died, let me use your battery real quick.” © OGElmoCooks / Twitter
Nor will they know the struggle of playing this game. No touchscreen just buttons..."
“God, I dreamed about this thing!”
It’s sad that kids these days will never know how cool McDonald’s toys were.
Oh man, those were the days... Kids these days will never know about huffing on a CD or blowing into a cartridge.
“Kids these days cry over buffering issues... You actually don’t know what the real struggle was like.”
They’ll never know these struggles either.
“The problems I had in my childhood”
The device to connect a console to a TV.
The most pleasant sound of all
“I cracked open this time capsule full of CDs from the ’90s...”
Just think about all the stuff you had to carry around before there was a good internet connection.
Oh, the times before smartphones...
“I’m trying to stretch the phone cord from the kitchen to my room to make a private call.”
Today’s kids will never know how long it took to find the song you wanted to listen to.
Back when your phone’s internal memory could only handle a certain number of messages
“This was my cable box in the early to mid ’80s.”
All you had to do was enter the cheats.
Now all these movies can fit into a smartphone, but it was a nice feeling to dig through this pile of videotapes.


brightside--2020-07-09--9 Etiquette Rules That Any Modern Lady Needs to Know

In the past , there were strict rules of etiquette that people were supposed to follow .
But in modern society , these lines have been blurred , and the rules of behavior have been changed .
But still , there are some details that can reveal a true lady .
We at Bright Side are convinced that good manners are not just for queens and princesses .
And there are certain tricks connected to appearance , behavior , and even text messages that will help you behave like royalty .
If a lady sits at a table , she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ middle of the chair .
It ’ s very important to leave some space between the chair and your back .
This body position corresponds to the so-called pose of the duchess .
You should sit straight but freely , and the space between your body and the edge of the table should be equal to the distance between your wrist and your fingertips .
Besides , a lady can be spotted by her posture — if you lean on the back of the chair all the time , you can forget about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ never avoids physical labor .
For example , in wartime , the grand duchesses and empresses worked as sisters of mercy in hospitals .
So , the Grand Duchess , Elena Pavlovna , visited hospitals every day and even bandaged wounds herself .
Maybe in the modern day , you can do some work in the garden .
Dark eye shadow and red lipstick are a combination that you will never see on the face of a real lady .
It ’ s possible to wear these beauty products separately so that you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Just take a look at the makeup that modern members of the royal family prefer to wear .
4 .
Respect yourself and your time .
If guests come over without warning , you can allow yourself to meet them in a bathrobe and curlers .
We also advise that you borrow this trick that one British lady used .
When uninvited visitors appeared on the doorstep of her house , she always wore shoes , put on a hat , and grabbed an umbrella .
If she was pleased to see @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Ah , how lucky , I ’ ve just gotten back home !
” And if not , she would exclaim , “ Ah , what a pity it is that I have to leave !
” 5 .
Don ’ t put your phone on the table .
A modern lady won ’ t put her phone on the table when she ’ s in a public place , like a cafe or a restaurant .
She won ’ t focus too much attention to this device .
Besides , it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ information on her smartphone is a part of her private life and it ’ s better to hide that from strangers .
6 .
Know the rules of correspondence .
Modern times are making adjustments , which is why special rules for texting have appeared .
Ladies shouldn ’ t answer their messages right away for 2 reasons .
First of all , to let the person she ’ s talking to know that she may have other personal things to do , that don ’ t allow her to answer right away @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it ’ s proper to call a person if you want to inform them about something urgent .
But she won ’ t postpone her answer for more than 20 minutes , out of respect for the person who ’ s texting her .
7 .
Don ’ t keep your hands on your waist .
Posing while keeping your hands on your hips is rarely the pose a lady chooses .
Of course , we all face a common situation where there is simply no place to put our hands .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ better to hold your hands in front of your body , so your body position will correspond to the rules of etiquette .
8 .
Use words of appreciation in moderation .
While it may seem that a woman with a good upbringing should literally exude gratitude and constantly recite phrases of appreciation , this isn ’ t true .
It ’ s better to not overuse words like , “ thank you ” and “ please.
” Otherwise , their meaning will simply depreciate and will be perceived as flattery .
9 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a person doesn ’ t call you by your name .
A well-mannered woman will never turn around after hearing “ Hey !
” on the street .
This vulgar exclamation is an impersonal form of appeal from one stranger to another , and it is completely inappropriate according to the rules of etiquette .
This kind of dialogue should be started with neutral words like , “ sorry ” or “ excuse me .
”

In the past, there were strict rules of etiquette that people were supposed to follow. But in modern society, these lines have been blurred, and the rules of behavior have been changed. But still, there are some details that can reveal a true lady.
We at Bright Side are convinced that good manners are not just for queens and princesses. And there are certain tricks connected to appearance, behavior, and even text messages that will help you behave like royalty.
1. Don’t lean back in your chair.
If a lady sits at a table, she’s supposed to sit in the middle of the chair. It’s very important to leave some space between the chair and your back. This body position corresponds to the so-called pose of the duchess. You should sit straight but freely, and the space between your body and the edge of the table should be equal to the distance between your wrist and your fingertips. Besides, a lady can be spotted by her posture — if you lean on the back of the chair all the time, you can forget about a straight back.
2. Don’t be afraid of work.
A real lady never avoids physical labor. For example, in wartime, the grand duchesses and empresses worked as sisters of mercy in hospitals. So, the Grand Duchess, Elena Pavlovna, visited hospitals every day and even bandaged wounds herself. Maybe in the modern day, you can do some work in the garden.
3. Follow makeup rules.
Dark eye shadow and red lipstick are a combination that you will never see on the face of a real lady. It’s possible to wear these beauty products separately so that you just have one accent on your face. Just take a look at the makeup that modern members of the royal family prefer to wear.
4. Respect yourself and your time.
If guests come over without warning, you can allow yourself to meet them in a bathrobe and curlers. We also advise that you borrow this trick that one British lady used. When uninvited visitors appeared on the doorstep of her house, she always wore shoes, put on a hat, and grabbed an umbrella. If she was pleased to see the visitors, she would say, “Ah, how lucky, I’ve just gotten back home!” And if not, she would exclaim, “Ah, what a pity it is that I have to leave!”
5. Don’t put your phone on the table.
A modern lady won’t put her phone on the table when she’s in a public place, like a cafe or a restaurant. She won’t focus too much attention to this device. Besides, it’s obvious for her that the information on her smartphone is a part of her private life and it’s better to hide that from strangers.
6. Know the rules of correspondence.
Modern times are making adjustments, which is why special rules for texting have appeared. Ladies shouldn’t answer their messages right away for 2 reasons. First of all, to let the person she’s talking to know that she may have other personal things to do, that don’t allow her to answer right away. And secondly, she knows that it’s proper to call a person if you want to inform them about something urgent. But she won’t postpone her answer for more than 20 minutes, out of respect for the person who’s texting her.
7. Don’t keep your hands on your waist.
Posing while keeping your hands on your hips is rarely the pose a lady chooses. Of course, we all face a common situation where there is simply no place to put our hands. But in this case, it’s better to hold your hands in front of your body, so your body position will correspond to the rules of etiquette.
8. Use words of appreciation in moderation.
While it may seem that a woman with a good upbringing should literally exude gratitude and constantly recite phrases of appreciation, this isn’t true. It’s better to not overuse words like, “thank you” and “please.” Otherwise, their meaning will simply depreciate and will be perceived as flattery.
9. Don’t turn around if a person doesn’t call you by your name.
A well-mannered woman will never turn around after hearing “Hey!” on the street. This vulgar exclamation is an impersonal form of appeal from one stranger to another, and it is completely inappropriate according to the rules of etiquette. This kind of dialogue should be started with neutral words like, “sorry” or “excuse me.”


brightside--2020-07-09--French Artist Travels the World and Brings Boring Streets to Life With His 3D Graffiti

No matter how busy or in how much of a hurry you are , there is no way you won @ @ @ @ @ of street artist Grafodeco .
The French artist creates 3D street paintings that are so @ @ @ @ @ to stop and stare to make sure a dinosaur is not after you .
His @ @ @ @ @ the animals in them , like snakes , crocodiles , and dinosaurs , really do @ @ @ @ @ jumping off the wall .

No matter how busy or in how much of a hurry you are, there is no way you won’t notice the work of street artist Grafodeco. The French artist creates 3D street paintings that are so real you’d want to stop and stare to make sure a dinosaur is not after you. His graffiti is so detailed that the animals in them, like snakes, crocodiles, and dinosaurs, really do seem like they’re jumping off the wall.


brightside--2020-07-09--Test: Find Out If You Can Name These 14 Disney Cats

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Cats are an important part of the stories we commonly see @ @ @ @ @ so whimsical and intriguing .
There is also a different type of cat , those @ @ @ @ @ their honor or want to protect others .
They are such memorable characters that many @ @ @ @ @ thinking about them , even if they weren ’ t the protagonists of the films @ @ @ @ @ test your memory and invite you to name a few of the cats that gave @ @ @ @ @ Disney universe .
Let ’ s see if you can prove you ’ re a @ @ @ @ @ cats you remember from Disney movies that you think we could add to this list @ @ @ @ @ is one your favorite cat character in the comment section .

Cats are an important part of the stories we commonly see in movies because they are so whimsical and intriguing. There is also a different type of cat, those big territorial felines that defend their honor or want to protect others. They are such memorable characters that many people can’t stop thinking about them, even if they weren’t the protagonists of the films.


brightside--2020-07-09--What Happens to Your Body If You Massage Your Ears Daily

Stress , anxiety , headaches , or drowsiness — everyone has their fair share of unpleasant moments .
But the solution to these is pretty simple — an ear massage !
It ’ s a truly relaxing nerve sensation that can free your mind from problems and physical discomfort .
And the best part about it is that it can be done anywhere , anytime , quickly and easily .
Bright Side is always in search of interesting and beneficial practices for our readers .
And this time , we are happy to tell you about this hidden collection of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ article , we have included a self-massage guide , so take notes !
Pain in your muscles gets reduced .
An experiment was conducted to test and see if an ear massage could help to reduce pain among people with chronic lower back pain .
And the results showed that this simple procedure is an effective way to decrease discomfort .
Gently pulling and rubbing different areas of your ears , especially your lobes , stimulates a lot of nerve endings , and they can help your brain to release endorphins .
These @ @ @ @ @ @ @ good and help to relieve pain .
Also , they can improve your blood circulation too .
Some studies even showed that , thanks to these simple massaging actions , people were able to better manage their physical pain , and their pain threshold even increased .
Another small study was conducted among patients during a period of in vitro fertilization .
Results proved that ear massage is a good thing to do in this kind of stressful situation .
Massage the heavenly gate point of your ear with slow circular motions if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ restless , fatigued , or irritated .
This point is situated in the upper shell of your ear , at the part that feels like a triangle-shaped hollow .
Your headaches and migraines can be noticeably relieved .
While painkillers can have some serious and potentially destructive effects on your body and your health , ear stimulation is generally harmless .
You can even combine it with some more natural remedies like peppermint tea for a better effect .
You will be able to lose weight faster .
Apart from exercising regularly and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also start rubbing different points on your ears daily .
It turns out that , combined with other necessary routines , massaging might promote quicker weight loss .
After you reach your goal , make sure you continue performing it to maintain your weight and stay healthy .
It can be helpful for fighting insomnia .
Since ear stimulation has a relaxing effect , you can do it before bedtime to calm yourself down and loosen up .
Though this procedure alone won ’ t help you to eliminate insomnia completely , it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is necessary for a good sleep .
Also , you can use it in addition to other treatments that you already use .
It gives you an energy boost .
You might forget about using your morning coffee to wake yourself up .
Instead , you can try rubbing your ears a bit more intensely .
Stimulating the nerve endings of your ears can activate certain brain centers and make fatigue fade away .
You can do it during the day as well , when you feel that your tiredness is getting out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ low .

Stress, anxiety, headaches, or drowsiness — everyone has their fair share of unpleasant moments. But the solution to these is pretty simple — an ear massage! It’s a truly relaxing nerve sensation that can free your mind from problems and physical discomfort. And the best part about it is that it can be done anywhere, anytime, quickly and easily.
Bright Side is always in search of interesting and beneficial practices for our readers. And this time, we are happy to tell you about this hidden collection of massages. At the end of the article, we have included a self-massage guide, so take notes!
Pain in your muscles gets reduced.
An experiment was conducted to test and see if an ear massage could help to reduce pain among people with chronic lower back pain. And the results showed that this simple procedure is an effective way to decrease discomfort.
Gently pulling and rubbing different areas of your ears, especially your lobes, stimulates a lot of nerve endings, and they can help your brain to release endorphins. These hormones are known to make us feel good and help to relieve pain. Also, they can improve your blood circulation too. Some studies even showed that, thanks to these simple massaging actions, people were able to better manage their physical pain, and their pain threshold even increased.
Your stress and anxiety levels decrease.
Another small study was conducted among patients during a period of in vitro fertilization. Results proved that ear massage is a good thing to do in this kind of stressful situation. Massage the heavenly gate point of your ear with slow circular motions if you feel stressed out, panicked, restless, fatigued, or irritated. This point is situated in the upper shell of your ear, at the part that feels like a triangle-shaped hollow.
Your headaches and migraines can be noticeably relieved.
While painkillers can have some serious and potentially destructive effects on your body and your health, ear stimulation is generally harmless. You can even combine it with some more natural remedies like peppermint tea for a better effect.
You will be able to lose weight faster.
Apart from exercising regularly and maintaining a healthy diet, you can also start rubbing different points on your ears daily. It turns out that, combined with other necessary routines, massaging might promote quicker weight loss. After you reach your goal, make sure you continue performing it to maintain your weight and stay healthy.
It can be helpful for fighting insomnia.
Since ear stimulation has a relaxing effect, you can do it before bedtime to calm yourself down and loosen up. Though this procedure alone won’t help you to eliminate insomnia completely, it can help you to relax, which is necessary for a good sleep. Also, you can use it in addition to other treatments that you already use.
It gives you an energy boost.
You might forget about using your morning coffee to wake yourself up. Instead, you can try rubbing your ears a bit more intensely. Stimulating the nerve endings of your ears can activate certain brain centers and make fatigue fade away. You can do it during the day as well, when you feel that your tiredness is getting out of control and your energy level is low.
Bonus: How to perform an ear massage on yourself
Try these moves: Gently pull the top of your ear, holding it with your thumb and index finger. Slowly rub your fingers back and forth while making your way to the outer edge of your ear.
Stroke the crease behind your ear with downward movements. You can also try to trace the outlines and curves of your auricle — pinch the lobe with your fingers and gently move up the ear.
Pull the earlobe away from your head. Pinch the lobe between your fingers again and make circular movements with them, slowly kneading the lobe.
Pull the skin behind your ear too and move down the outline of the ear. You can do this until your fingers reach your jawline.
Place your palm over your ear so it’s completely covered. Press onto your ear and slide your palm down to make the top part of your auricle curl.
Cover the auricle with your palm again and start making circular movements with your hand.


brightside--2020-07-09--9 Ways to Sleep If You Can’t Use a Bed

9 Ways to Sleep If You Can’t Use a Bed

We often take beds for granted , but the fact remains that we spend about 27 years using them if you add up all the average hours of which a person sleeps .
Only when a bed is not available do you notice how important it actually is .
Yes , it ’ s lovely to sleep in a comfortable , warm bed , but if you ’ re far from one , there are a few things you can do to avoid waking up all sore and in a bad mood , no matter where — or on what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Side did some quick research into how you can still make sure to sleep well even if there ’ s no bed in sight .
Don ’ t forget to take a quick look at the bonus section at the end of our article that explains how to sleep properly on a hammock .
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Give your head extra support , even if you ’ re not in a window seat .
Catching some ZZZs while sitting can be challenging since deep sleep requires the muscles to relax , and you still @ @ @ @ @ @ @ keep your head up .
The most common technique is to use the window as support .
To avoid the head slumping over when you ’ re not sitting next to a window on a plane , some travelers use a scarf to keep their heads tied to the chair .
Using a neck pillow can also help since supporting your neck to maintain a forward curve is important .
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Put on compression socks and take off your shoes .
Circulation slows down when you ’ re sitting down .
Your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , meaning that sitting for long hours ( like while on a flight ) can lead to poor circulation throughout the body .
Taking off your shoes can improve circulation , but on the other hand , maintaining warm feet is also important as it sends your body the right message : it ’ s time to sleep !
So why not kill 2 birds with 1 stone ?
Compression socks can improve blood circulation while keeping your feet warm at the same time .
Dozing off while carrying important belongings is not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , if you have to sleep while commuting or coming back home , you might prevent lurking thieves if you use your bag as a pillow and cover yourself with a long coat turned inside out .
That way , any pockets are out of reach and thieves would have to wake you up to reach into your bag .
It ’ s also worth noting that in the UK , the backs of buses are more dangerous than other seats .
Late-night trips also tend to acquire more criminal offenses , according @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but not too much .
Among the various solutions to reduce noise while sleeping , earplugs can be a practical and cheap one .
There are special earplugs for when you want to sleep on-the-go .
On the other hand , earplugs can prevent you from hearing important sounds , such as alarms , stops , or anything that could save you from a robbery .
A good compromise could be to use noise-canceling headphones with white or other color noises or simply with music that isn ’ t too loud .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ doze off .
Setting an alarm while traveling can help you gain peace of mind .
Instead of waking up and checking the clock all the time , let the alarm do the work for you .
The key being , of course , to err on the side of caution and set an alarm for earlier than your estimated time of arrival .
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Think outside the box to avoid the ground .
Not only is sleeping on the ground uncomfortable but it ’ s also more difficult to retain warmth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rest of the room .
That ’ s why using objects such as a bathtub or an air mattress can be helpful , as long as you isolate them properly to prevent a loss of heat .
For example , you can use a duvet to make a bathtub more comfortable , while at the same time , retaining heat .
8 .
Add more layering underneath you to get more insolation .
Whether you ’ re dressing or sleeping , layering is basically the best trick to retain heat .
When sleeping @ @ @ @ @ @ @ moisture management system in case you sweat .
Duvets can also retain heat .
If the room you ’ re sleeping in has good airflow , then think of using fabrics that will protect you against the wind as a final layer .
Additional ground layering will also make for a softer bed .
Additional cushioning could be the difference between a great night ’ s sleep and a morning met with sore muscles .
The idea is to keep your neck and back straight while slightly flexing your knees .
Arms should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one pillow under the head and shoulders to make sure your neck is properly aligned .
Then place 2 pillows lengthwise , starting at the ankles , and continuing to the bottom of the buttocks to relax the lower back and flex your knees .
Bonus : how to sleep in a hammock

We often take beds for granted, but the fact remains that we spend about 27 years using them if you add up all the average hours of which a person sleeps. Only when a bed is not available do you notice how important it actually is. Yes, it’s lovely to sleep in a comfortable, warm bed, but if you’re far from one, there are a few things you can do to avoid waking up all sore and in a bad mood, no matter where — or on what — you’re sleeping.
Bright Side did some quick research into how you can still make sure to sleep well even if there’s no bed in sight. Don’t forget to take a quick look at the bonus section at the end of our article that explains how to sleep properly on a hammock.
When traveling by plane
1. Change positions during the flight.
Buddhist monks are known to sleep sitting upright without claiming any discomfort, but it’s recommended to sit back at an angle of at least 40 degrees. Keep in mind that changing positions and stretching your legs now and then helps too.
2. Give your head extra support, even if you’re not in a window seat.
Catching some ZZZs while sitting can be challenging since deep sleep requires the muscles to relax, and you still have to use your neck muscles to keep your head up. The most common technique is to use the window as support. To avoid the head slumping over when you’re not sitting next to a window on a plane, some travelers use a scarf to keep their heads tied to the chair. Using a neck pillow can also help since supporting your neck to maintain a forward curve is important.
3. Put on compression socks and take off your shoes.
Circulation slows down when you’re sitting down. Your blood remains in the feet and legs, meaning that sitting for long hours (like while on a flight) can lead to poor circulation throughout the body. Taking off your shoes can improve circulation, but on the other hand, maintaining warm feet is also important as it sends your body the right message: it’s time to sleep! So why not kill 2 birds with 1 stone? Compression socks can improve blood circulation while keeping your feet warm at the same time.
When using public transportation
4. Place your belongings in a safe place.
Dozing off while carrying important belongings is not really encouraged. On the other hand, if you have to sleep while commuting or coming back home, you might prevent lurking thieves if you use your bag as a pillow and cover yourself with a long coat turned inside out. That way, any pockets are out of reach and thieves would have to wake you up to reach into your bag. It’s also worth noting that in the UK, the backs of buses are more dangerous than other seats. Late-night trips also tend to acquire more criminal offenses, according to research.
5. Eliminate noise, but not too much.
Among the various solutions to reduce noise while sleeping, earplugs can be a practical and cheap one. There are special earplugs for when you want to sleep on-the-go. On the other hand, earplugs can prevent you from hearing important sounds, such as alarms, stops, or anything that could save you from a robbery. A good compromise could be to use noise-canceling headphones with white or other color noises or simply with music that isn’t too loud.
6. Set an alarm before you doze off.
Setting an alarm while traveling can help you gain peace of mind. Instead of waking up and checking the clock all the time, let the alarm do the work for you. The key being, of course, to err on the side of caution and set an alarm for earlier than your estimated time of arrival.
When crashing at a friend’s place
7. Think outside the box to avoid the ground.
Not only is sleeping on the ground uncomfortable but it’s also more difficult to retain warmth since the ground is colder than the rest of the room. That’s why using objects such as a bathtub or an air mattress can be helpful, as long as you isolate them properly to prevent a loss of heat. For example, you can use a duvet to make a bathtub more comfortable, while at the same time, retaining heat.
8. Add more layering underneath you to get more insolation.
Whether you’re dressing or sleeping, layering is basically the best trick to retain heat. When sleeping, your pajamas can act as a moisture management system in case you sweat. Duvets can also retain heat. If the room you’re sleeping in has good airflow, then think of using fabrics that will protect you against the wind as a final layer. Additional ground layering will also make for a softer bed.
9. Place cushions strategically to prevent soreness.
Additional cushioning could be the difference between a great night’s sleep and a morning met with sore muscles. The idea is to keep your neck and back straight while slightly flexing your knees. Arms should fall relaxed at your sides. Place one pillow under the head and shoulders to make sure your neck is properly aligned. Then place 2 pillows lengthwise, starting at the ankles, and continuing
to the bottom of the buttocks to relax the lower back and flex your knees.
Bonus: how to sleep in a hammock
Many people claim hammocks have major health benefits, while others clearly disagree with them. According to hikers who commonly camp overnight and avoid coming into contact with insects and the cold ground, sleeping comfortably in a hammock depends on 2 things: How tight your hammock is. Unlike what most people think, a hammock shouldn’t be stretched too tightly because then it won’t curve enough to adapt to your body shape. A loose hammock gives you a lot more space to stretch out since there are no walls to “cocoon” you.
Unlike what most people think, a hammock shouldn’t be stretched too tightly because then it won’t curve enough to adapt to your body shape. A loose hammock gives you a lot more space to stretch out since there are no walls to “cocoon” you. The position you’re using. Ideally, you should sleep in a slightly diagonal position. To get there, you have to slide your legs 8 to 12 inches to the left or right of the normal sleeping position and then do the exact movement with your upper body and head, but in the opposite direction.


brightside--2020-07-09--8 Ways to Calm Down an Anxious Pet, Especially During Fireworks or on a Trip to the Vet

Research tells us that stress can have a bad effect on our pets ’ health if we don ’ t take extra care to look after them , which is especially true for dogs .
Because of this , it ’ s incredibly important to be attentive and to support our pets when they ’ re in stressful situations .
If you see that your pet is anxious because of fireworks , it ’ s best to be attentive to their needs by focusing on them .
Instead of watching the fireworks , comfort your pet using a technique that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ You can make your own anxiety wrap for your dog using a scarf or blanket .
This “ swaddle ” can help to keep your dog calm when you expect it to become scared by loud noises .
It ’ s essentially a big hug that keeps their stress levels low .
It ’ s best to put the wrap on before the anticipated noise starts to make sure that they remain as comfortable and relaxed as possible .
A trip to the vet can be stressful on our doggies , but one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them that you will pick them up if they don ’ t like being picked up .
Simply give them a cue , such as saying the words “ pick up ” before lifting them up , and give them a treat as a reward .
This can come in handy at the vet ’ s office to help keep your dog as calm as possible .
Playing music for cats can help them manage their stress levels , especially at the vet ’ s office , according to one recent study .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ on dogs to relax them in stressful situations .
There ’ s even dog reggae to keep them distracted and calm when they ’ re feeling overwhelmed , like during firework shows .
It ’ s been recommended to play sounds that pets find particularly distressing on a low volume a couple of times a week .
This could be a recording of the vacuum cleaner or thunderstorms , but over time , they ’ ll overcome their fear .
Make sure that the pet is settled down in a comfortable area with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recording .
6 .
Give them treats at the vet .
Let your pet associate the vet with good things by rewarding them with extra special treats that you wouldn ’ t normally give them at home .
Following any distressing event at the vet , like an injection or having them stand on a scale , give them their treat .
7 .
Practice going on trips to the vet .
All of the handling at the vet ’ s office can be overwhelming for our pets , so to help them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you can with them at home .
Familiarize them with some of the things they ’ d experience there , like brushing their teeth and clipping their nails .
This contact is different than petting and can help your pet to understand more about what ’ s happening to them during routine vet checks .
8 .
Feed them less the day before a trip to the vet .
It ’ s recommended to feed your pet less than usual before a visit to the vet so that they will respond better to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ help them to relax as they ’ ll be distracted by their tasty treats which will help them to cooperate better .
Of course , don ’ t withhold too much food and consider your pet ’ s welfare .

Research tells us that stress can have a bad effect on our pets’ health if we don’t take extra care to look after them, which is especially true for dogs. Because of this, it’s incredibly important to be attentive and to support our pets when they’re in stressful situations.
For this reason, Bright Side has collected some methods that were proven effective to help your pet in difficult situations.
1. Comfort your pet during fireworks.
If you see that your pet is anxious because of fireworks, it’s best to be attentive to their needs by focusing on them. Instead of watching the fireworks, comfort your pet using a technique that works for the both of you.
2. Use an anxiety wrap.
You can make your own anxiety wrap for your dog using a scarf or blanket. This “swaddle” can help to keep your dog calm when you expect it to become scared by loud noises. It’s essentially a big hug that keeps their stress levels low. It’s best to put the wrap on before the anticipated noise starts to make sure that they remain as comfortable and relaxed as possible.
3. Give your dog a “pick up” cue.
A trip to the vet can be stressful on our doggies, but one thing that can help is to teach them that you will pick them up if they don’t like being picked up. Simply give them a cue, such as saying the words “pick up” before lifting them up, and give them a treat as a reward. This can come in handy at the vet’s office to help keep your dog as calm as possible.
4. Play them music.
Playing music for cats can help them manage their stress levels, especially at the vet’s office, according to one recent study. Research says that music can also work on dogs to relax them in stressful situations. There’s even dog reggae to keep them distracted and calm when they’re feeling overwhelmed, like during firework shows.
5. Desensitize dogs to scary sounds.
It’s been recommended to play sounds that pets find particularly distressing on a low volume a couple of times a week. This could be a recording of the vacuum cleaner or thunderstorms, but over time, they’ll overcome their fear. Make sure that the pet is settled down in a comfortable area with a nice distraction before softly starting the recording.
6. Give them treats at the vet.
Let your pet associate the vet with good things by rewarding them with extra special treats that you wouldn’t normally give them at home. Following any distressing event at the vet, like an injection or having them stand on a scale, give them their treat.
7. Practice going on trips to the vet.
All of the handling at the vet’s office can be overwhelming for our pets, so to help them stay calm, you can practice what you can with them at home. Familiarize them with some of the things they’d experience there, like brushing their teeth and clipping their nails. This contact is different than petting and can help your pet to understand more about what’s happening to them during routine vet checks.
8. Feed them less the day before a trip to the vet.
It’s recommended to feed your pet less than usual before a visit to the vet so that they will respond better to rewards once you arrive. This can help them to relax as they’ll be distracted by their tasty treats which will help them to cooperate better. Of course, don’t withhold too much food and consider your pet’s welfare.


brightside--2020-07-07--20+ Times Nature Showed Its Beauty Where It Was Least Expected

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest People arrange various contests to see who the best painter , sculptor , or scriptwriter is .
In the meantime , Mother Nature is not competing with anyone and still proves that her imagination is not measured by trophies , medals , or monetary prizes .
She creates birds that are so tiny they look like flies , she composes scenarios of unimaginable friendships between animals , and she can even add color to objects without using a brush or paint .
We at Bright Side were looking at this improvised @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and we invite you to dive into this art together with us .
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“ Picture of a fire that my mom took looks like a fiery animal.
” 4 .
“ A nice slice of agate I picked up today , reminds me of an ocean view.
” 5 .
“ I found this cat accidentally and he happened to have a birthmark identical to mine.
” 7 .
Hulk the cat looks like Mike Tyson in his best career years .
8 .
A spider with a smiley face @ @ @ @ @ @ @ painted a little alien on this rock .
10 .
A photo of the eclipse taken in Chiayi , Taiwan 13 .
The way these mating dragonflies form a heart together 14 .
Lenticular clouds look like some kind of caramel coating .
15 .
“ The corpse flower at my university is blooming.
” 16 .
“ My baby girl turns one today .
The progression of her wee patch of hair is adorable.
” 17 .
One might have thought it was a fly .
18 .
It totally matches the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Went back to my old tree house at my cabin , looks like it ’ s got new owners.
” 23 .
The way these shadows paint this wooden construction

People arrange various contests to see who the best painter, sculptor, or scriptwriter is. In the meantime, Mother Nature is not competing with anyone and still proves that her imagination is not measured by trophies, medals, or monetary prizes. She creates birds that are so tiny they look like flies, she composes scenarios of unimaginable friendships between animals, and she can even add color to objects without using a brush or paint.
We at Bright Side were looking at this improvised art exhibition with our jaws wide open, and we invite you to dive into this art together with us.
1. The Wilson’s bird-of-paradise has a couture outfit that may make other birds envious.
2. The Rainbow Eucalyptus has a multi-colored bark.
3. “Picture of a fire that my mom took looks like a fiery animal.”
4. “A nice slice of agate I picked up today, reminds me of an ocean view.”
5. “I found this cat accidentally and he happened to have a birthmark identical to mine.”
6. A futuristic cloud
7. Hulk the cat looks like Mike Tyson in his best career years.
8. A spider with a smiley face on its abdomen
9. The sun painted a little alien on this rock.
10. A photo of the eclipse taken in Chiayi, Taiwan
11. This aloe plant is perfectly symmetrical.
12. A lightning tree
13. The way these mating dragonflies form a heart together
14. Lenticular clouds look like some kind of caramel coating.
15. “The corpse flower at my university is blooming.”
16. “My baby girl turns one today. The progression of her wee patch of hair is adorable.”
17. One might have thought it was a fly.
18. It totally matches the prints on the mugs.
19. “Just adopted this little kitty today.”
20. “Went back to my old tree house at my cabin, looks like it’s got new owners.”
21. A spider managed to spin a web that holds water.
22. People use bacteria to paint beautiful pictures. This one was made from Staphylococcus.
23. The way these shadows paint this wooden construction


brightside--2020-07-10--20+ People That Wanted a Furry Friend but Actually Got a Lot of Drama Instead

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest There are many things it ’ s hard to look away from : a burning fire , flowing water , and pets who are trying to drive their owners crazy .
Animals can easily appropriate everything their owners have , they can make a garden in the middle of the kitchen and even set dangerous traps .
They try to attract our attention in any way possible .
It ’ s almost as if they have a limitless imagination .
“ 2 months ago we started fostering a dog named Frank @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a dog.
” 2 successful heists in one day .
Got caught eating out of my bowl .
Pasta sauce on her nose .
In her head , she ’ s saying “ today was a good day.
” Trying to be productive at home be like : “ He had to be directly in the middle.
” “ Meet Jerry , I may never have indoor plants again.
” “ Poor guy !
I have to feed him at the table because the chicken steals his food .
The cat is now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stealing my Lip Balm and Q-Tips .
Was cleaning and found this under my nightstand .
Yes , the hair is ALL his fur.
” “ This is how my dog cuddles.
” “ No , I wasn ’ t scratching the furniture ... uh ...
I was just ... um ... please help , I am stuck.
” “ Trying to make me fall down the stairs with her fluffy belly ” “ I came home to redistributed pillows .
Thanks guys , I didn ’ t even think this was something @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Found him lying in the bowl of grapes .
He smushed them all .
He is proud of himself.
” “ My dogs got into my garden box and ate my lettuce , this is all that romaines.
” “ One year later , this is still her favorite spot to hide.
” “ Rufus , lying on his cat bed that he allows his human to borrow on a nightly basis ” “ She was being way too quiet ... ” “ We were doing gardening outside so he did some gardening @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he sleeps in the guest room some nights .
He sent me this.
” “ He ’ s very open about letting me know I haven ’ t been paying enough attention to him while I weave .
”

There are many things it’s hard to look away from: a burning fire, flowing water, and pets who are trying to drive their owners crazy. Animals can easily appropriate everything their owners have, they can make a garden in the middle of the kitchen and even set dangerous traps. They try to attract our attention in any way possible. It’s almost as if they have a limitless imagination.
We at Bright Side have seen millions of photos online and we want to say this: there are no animals that don’t have their own opinions and demands. We just have to accept that.
“2 months ago we started fostering a dog named Frank... At least we thought he was a dog.”
2 successful heists in one day. Got caught eating out of my bowl. Pasta sauce on her nose. In her head, she’s saying “today was a good day.”
Trying to be productive at home be like:
“He had to be directly in the middle.”
“Meet Jerry, I may never have indoor plants again.”
“Poor guy! I have to feed him at the table because the chicken steals his food. The cat is now trying too.”
“My cat enjoys stealing my Lip Balm and Q-Tips. Was cleaning and found this under my nightstand. Yes, the hair is ALL his fur.”
“This is how my dog cuddles.”
“Rosie I’m trying to fold laundry!!”
“No, I wasn’t scratching the furniture... uh... I was just... um... please help, I am stuck.”
“Trying to make me fall down the stairs with her fluffy belly”
“I came home to redistributed pillows. Thanks guys, I didn’t even think this was something we needed to worry about.”
“Found him lying in the bowl of grapes. He smushed them all. He is proud of himself.”
“My dogs got into my garden box and ate my lettuce, this is all that romaines.”
“One year later, this is still her favorite spot to hide.”
“Rufus, lying on his cat bed that he allows his human to borrow on a nightly basis”
“She was being way too quiet...”
“We were doing gardening outside so he did some gardening inside.”
“This is my heat lamp, meow.”
“Just why?”
“Asked my boyfriend why he sleeps in the guest room some nights. He sent me this.”
“He’s very open about letting me know I haven’t been paying enough attention to him while I weave.”
“A rare species called a platypuppy”
“Thanks, man.”


brightside--2020-07-09--20 Pics of Heat That Will Make You Want to Take a Cold Shower

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Oh , the summer ...
This highly anticipated season is when we can go to the beach and wear lighter clothes , and when everyone is happier .
Well , at least if you don ’ t live in cities where the heat is so high that it can melt anything in its path .
1 .
At least the wooden parts are still intact .
2 .
Is this ceiling fan sad ?
Nope , it just melted from the heat .
3 .
At least we still have electricity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do the math on your own , good luck .
5 .
“ It ’ s not Florida hot until your kayak melts.
” 6 .
Does insurance pay for melted cars ?
Asking for a friend ... 7 .
If they melted a little more , these steps might become a ramp .
8 .
We now need heat-proof ink for the street signs .
9 .
This sun shade had one job to do , and it failed .
11 .
At least it was the phone holder , and not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was so hot , the traffic cones gave up .
13 .
Oh look , the dumpster got a tattoo !
14 .
Well , maybe this melted pen still works ... 16 .
Maybe staying inside was a better idea .
17 .
The mailman now has one less place to go .
18 .
Guess he had to leave the car in the parking lot .
Forever .
19 .
If you think this is a wet road , think again .
It ’ s actually melted asphalt .
20 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @

Oh, the summer... This highly anticipated season is when we can go to the beach and wear lighter clothes, and when everyone is happier. Well, at least if you don’t live in cities where the heat is so high that it can melt anything in its path.
So prepare your air conditioning and ice cream because Bright Side selected some photos of the super-hot consequences of summer days.
1. At least the wooden parts are still intact.
2. Is this ceiling fan sad? Nope, it just melted from the heat.
3. At least we still have electricity.
4. Now you have to do the math on your own, good luck.
5. “It’s not Florida hot until your kayak melts.”
6. Does insurance pay for melted cars? Asking for a friend...
7. If they melted a little more, these steps might become a ramp.
8. We now need heat-proof ink for the street signs.
9. This sun shade had one job to do, and it failed.
10. Deleting is overrated anyway.
11. At least it was the phone holder, and not the phone itself.
12. It was so hot, the traffic cones gave up.
13. Oh look, the dumpster got a tattoo!
14. Well, maybe this melted pen still works...
15. Lesson number one: don’t buy plastic blinds.
16. Maybe staying inside was a better idea.
17. The mailman now has one less place to go.
18. Guess he had to leave the car in the parking lot. Forever.
19. If you think this is a wet road, think again. It’s actually melted asphalt.
20. No more privacy in this toilet!


brightside--2020-07-09--9 Actors Who’ve Proven That They Are Not Defined by Their Early Roles

When we think about Daniel Radcliffe , the first thing that comes to mind is probably a certain wizarding school .
When we think about Robert Pattinson , we see sparkling vampires .
We ’ re all familiar with the actors whose names invoke a single hero or genre in our memory .
But despite these stereotypes , many actors have shed the curse of being associated with their early movies and moved on with their Hollywood careers .
Daniel Radcliffe grew before our eyes on-screen , while many people grew together with him .
And now he ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Harry Potter and prove that he ’ s a talented young actor , not just “ The Boy Who Lived.
” This endeavor includes taking on very experimental , bold , and creative indie films .
Among them is Kill Your Darlings , where he plays the real-life beatnik poet Allen Ginsberg , and Swiss Army Man , where Radcliffe plays the most insolent and obnoxious , yet sincere and thoughtful role of ... a farting corpse .
Yes , you read that right .
And he nailed it .
Jake Gyllenhaal earned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ darling weirdo .
And he has surely accomplished some intriguing performances over the past decade .
His breakthrough role was the eponymous hero of Donnie Darko , a strange brooding character in a strange brooding movie .
Nowadays , he often plays people who could be best described as “ freaky , ” ranging from “ struggling yet uncanny ” ( Enemy , Zodiac , Nocturnal Animals ) to “ funny psychopaths ” ( Nightcrawler , Demolition , Spider-Man : Far From Home ) .
Robert Pattinson , another of Hollywood ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pick as many weird roles as possible to distance himself from Cedric Diggory in Harry Potter and the glittering vampire from Twilight .
It ’ s no wonder his projects are oftentimes both controversial and challenging .
Such is , for example , the monochromic horror The Lighthouse .
Pattison said : “ I just want to do something weird , ” and admitted that he accepted the role after he read the script and realized : “ I ’ ll have a cool mustache.
” He is also playing Bruce Wayne in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be something very special , if for no other reason than because he outright refuses to work out for the role .
Elijah Wood ’ s career peaked with his role in the Lord of the Rings trilogy .
So he has decidedly gone wild with his movie choices and has taken on several unusual projects .
He ’ s the star of 2 odd TV series : the endearingly odd Dirk Gently ’ s Holistic Detective Agency and the darkly odd Wilfred .
Wood leans mostly toward slashers , horrors , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ — a far cry from the fantasy adventures of Frodo Baggins .
Joseph Gordon-Levitt started by playing small roles in cheesy sitcoms ( 3rd Rock from the Sun ) and no less cheesy romantic comedies ( 10 Things I Hate About You ) .
Since then , he ’ s showed his tremendous acting range : from tense indie dramas like 50/50 and Mysterious Skin , to blockbusters like Inception and The Dark Knight Rises , to the acclaimed 500 Days Of Summer , a smart movie presenting what a real-life relationship looks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with cheesy romantic comedies .
Since Harry Potter , Emma Watson has moved onto mature roles with elegance and poise , proving that she can pull off any type of character .
She masterfully played a teen girl , in The Perks of Being a Wallflower , who has nothing in common with Hermione .
Unlike Radcliffe , she continues to star in blockbuster films , like the Beauty and the Beast live-action remake .
Watson is also known for being very strict with her choice of roles and generally gravitates heavily toward @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recent adaptation of Little Women .
Selena Gomez is the poster girl of Disney Channel child actors : The Suite Life of Zack & Cody , Hannah Montana , Wizards of Waverly Place , you name it .
After Wizards ended , Gomez stepped out of the Disney bubble and took on more adult roles in few controversial movies , like Behaving Badly and Spring Breakers where she acted in some intense scenes .
Gomez has proven herself in the unique medium of voice acting : she voiced a teenage vampire girl in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ role of the lead female voice actress in the Arthur and the Invisibles trilogy .
Perhaps , Ezra Miller ’ s 2 most recognizable performances include teen dramas : The Perks of Being a Wallflower and We Need to Talk About Kevin .
While the first movie is a powerful coming-of-age story , the second is a heavy thriller , exploring mother-son relationships , parenting failures , and “ difficult children.
” Miller ’ s career drastically progressed to bigger scale movies , and now he ’ s featured in both DC superhero @ @ @ @ @ @ @ franchise Fantastic Beasts .
For years Anne Hathaway played innocent roles in Disney movies like The Princess Diaries , before catapulting into the position of a big-name superstar .
Her acting portfolio is one of the most diverse out there : the fashion comedy The Devil Wears Prada , Tim Burton ’ s eerie Alice in Wonderland , the superhero blockbuster The Dark Knight Rises , the sci-fi drama Interstellar , and the all-female spinoff of Ocean ’ s Eleven , Ocean ’ s 8 .
And when you think that she ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her sleeve , she unfolds her voice in the film adaptation of the Broadway musical , Les Miserables , and sings a heart-wrenching song .
And she wins herself an Oscar with it .
People tend to dismiss Kristen Stewart because of her part in the Twilight franchise , yet she has long proven herself to be a versatile actress .
Like her costar , she now has some intriguingly off-beat movies under her belt .
Among them is the horror Underwater , set on a deep-sea rig where filming often required actors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the movie took a great toll on Stewart , both physically and mentally .
And , who would have guessed , now she ’ s playing Princess Diana in an upcoming movie .
As the director has said : “ Kristen can be very mysterious and very fragile and ultimately very strong , ” and this is exactly what they need for Lady Di .
So it ’ s time for Stewart to blow the dust off of her British accent .

When we think about Daniel Radcliffe, the first thing that comes to mind is probably a certain wizarding school. When we think about Robert Pattinson, we see sparkling vampires. We’re all familiar with the actors whose names invoke a single hero or genre in our memory. But despite these stereotypes, many actors have shed the curse of being associated with their early movies and moved on with their Hollywood careers.
Bright Side invites you to reminisce about these actors who have managed to escape the stigma of their early roles and forge fascinating careers in Hollywood.
1. Daniel Radcliffe
Daniel Radcliffe grew before our eyes on-screen, while many people grew together with him. And now he’s tried his best to divorce himself from Harry Potter and prove that he’s a talented young actor, not just “The Boy Who Lived.” This endeavor includes taking on very experimental, bold, and creative indie films. Among them is Kill Your Darlings, where he plays the real-life beatnik poet Allen Ginsberg, and Swiss Army Man, where Radcliffe plays the most insolent and obnoxious, yet sincere and thoughtful role of... a farting corpse. Yes, you read that right. And he nailed it.
2. Jake Gyllenhaal
Jake Gyllenhaal earned himself the reputation of Hollywood’s darling weirdo. And he has surely accomplished some intriguing performances over the past decade. His breakthrough role was the eponymous hero of Donnie Darko, a strange brooding character in a strange brooding movie. Nowadays, he often plays people who could be best described as “freaky,” ranging from “struggling yet uncanny” (Enemy, Zodiac, Nocturnal Animals) to “funny psychopaths” (Nightcrawler, Demolition, Spider-Man: Far From Home).
3. Robert Pattinson
Robert Pattinson, another of Hollywood’s oddballs, went on a crusade to pick as many weird roles as possible to distance himself from Cedric Diggory in Harry Potter and the glittering vampire from Twilight. It’s no wonder his projects are oftentimes both controversial and challenging. Such is, for example, the monochromic horror The Lighthouse. Pattison said: “I just want to do something weird,” and admitted that he accepted the role after he read the script and realized: “I’ll have a cool mustache.” He is also playing Bruce Wayne in the upcoming Batman movie, which promises to be something very special, if for no other reason than because he outright refuses to work out for the role.
4. Elijah Wood
Elijah Wood’s career peaked with his role in the Lord of the Rings trilogy. So he has decidedly gone wild with his movie choices and has taken on several unusual projects. He’s the star of 2 odd TV series: the endearingly odd Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency and the darkly odd Wilfred. Wood leans mostly toward slashers, horrors, and black comedy — and everything in-between — a far cry from the fantasy adventures of Frodo Baggins.
5. Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Joseph Gordon-Levitt started by playing small roles in cheesy sitcoms (3rd Rock from the Sun) and no less cheesy romantic comedies (10 Things I Hate About You). Since then, he’s showed his tremendous acting range: from tense indie dramas like 50/50 and Mysterious Skin, to blockbusters like Inception and The Dark Knight Rises, to the acclaimed 500 Days Of Summer, a smart movie presenting what a real-life relationship looks like, which has little in common with cheesy romantic comedies.
6. Emma Watson
Since Harry Potter, Emma Watson has moved onto mature roles with elegance and poise, proving that she can pull off any type of character. She masterfully played a teen girl, in The Perks of Being a Wallflower, who has nothing in common with Hermione. Unlike Radcliffe, she continues to star in blockbuster films, like the Beauty and the Beast live-action remake. Watson is also known for being very strict with her choice of roles and generally gravitates heavily toward feminist and progressive stories, like the recent adaptation of Little Women.
7. Selena Gomez
Selena Gomez is the poster girl of Disney Channel child actors: The Suite Life of Zack & Cody, Hannah Montana, Wizards of Waverly Place, you name it. After Wizards ended, Gomez stepped out of the Disney bubble and took on more adult roles in few controversial movies, like Behaving Badly and Spring Breakers where she acted in some intense scenes. Gomez has proven herself in the unique medium of voice acting: she voiced a teenage vampire girl in the Hotel Transylvania franchise and landed the role of the lead female voice actress in the Arthur and the Invisibles trilogy.
8. Ezra Miller
Perhaps, Ezra Miller’s 2 most recognizable performances include teen dramas: The Perks of Being a Wallflower and We Need to Talk About Kevin. While the first movie is a powerful coming-of-age story, the second is a heavy thriller, exploring mother-son relationships, parenting failures, and “difficult children.” Miller’s career drastically progressed to bigger scale movies, and now he’s featured in both DC superhero films and Harry Potter’s spinoff franchise Fantastic Beasts.
9. Anne Hathaway
For years Anne Hathaway played innocent roles in Disney movies like The Princess Diaries, before catapulting into the position of a big-name superstar. Her acting portfolio is one of the most diverse out there: the fashion comedy The Devil Wears Prada, Tim Burton’s eerie Alice in Wonderland, the superhero blockbuster The Dark Knight Rises, the sci-fi drama Interstellar, and the all-female spinoff of Ocean’s Eleven, Ocean’s 8. And when you think that she’s done and has nothing else up her sleeve, she unfolds her voice in the film adaptation of the Broadway musical, Les Miserables, and sings a heart-wrenching song. And she wins herself an Oscar with it.
Bonus: Kristen Stewart
People tend to dismiss Kristen Stewart because of her part in the Twilight franchise, yet she has long proven herself to be a versatile actress. Like her costar, she now has some intriguingly off-beat movies under her belt. Among them is the horror Underwater, set on a deep-sea rig where filming often required actors to be submerged. As a result, the movie took a great toll on Stewart, both physically and mentally. And, who would have guessed, now she’s playing Princess Diana in an upcoming movie. As the director has said: “Kristen can be very mysterious and very fragile and ultimately very strong,” and this is exactly what they need for Lady Di. So it’s time for Stewart to blow the dust off of her British accent.


brightside--2020-07-09--20+ Animals Who Crashed the System Like They Were Neo From “The Matrix”

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest We often come home to find our pets in some very surreal situations .
Some of their stunts are so bizarre that it makes us wonder if they need to be rebooted .
From a dog trying to bite a rainbow to a frog keeping the coins in a change dispenser , these are just a few performances from these 4-legged actors that could compete with Keanu Reeves and win their own Oscar .
1 .
“ I was wondering why my change didn ’ t come out of the vending @ @ @ @ @ @ @ change dispenser.
” 3 .
“ My sister ’ s dog likes to sit on the railing like a cat.
” 4 .
“ This is my friends ’ dog Lance with some fallen tulip petals that he has collected .
He carries them one by one to his bed.
” 5 .
They didn ’ t think anyone was watching .
6 .
“ He literally sits like that , in that area , all the time .
What am I missing here ?
” 7 .
Someone forgot how to use @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cousin has a kitty and a bearded dragon and they chill together like this all the time.
” 9 .
“ This dog loves the snow so much he refuses to come inside when it ’ s snowing.
” 10 .
“ She wouldn ’ t wake up no matter what was done to her.
” 13 .
Just hanging with the boys .
14 .
How do we buy this one ?
16 .
“ I don ’ t have a clue why my dog always looks surprised.
” 17 .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dog ( on the right ) ” 18 .
This kitty has eaten too much and just fell down like this to take a nap .
22 .
“ I don ’ t know why , but my cat drowns things .
This happens at least every 48 hours.
” 23 .
“ He ’ s desperately trying to say hello from between his tree and the wall.
” 24 .
When your breakfast becomes your best friend :

We often come home to find our pets in some very surreal situations. Some of their stunts are so bizarre that it makes us wonder if they need to be rebooted. From a dog trying to bite a rainbow to a frog keeping the coins in a change dispenser, these are just a few performances from these 4-legged actors that could compete with Keanu Reeves and win their own Oscar.
The Bright Side editorial couldn’t help but feel like we visiting a parallel universe while looking at these lovable weirdos who managed to steal a bunch of applause for their behavior. We’d love for you to join us on this thrilling journey.
1. “I was wondering why my change didn’t come out of the vending machine, so I looked inside the change dispenser.”
2. Trying hard to bite a rainbow!
3. “My sister’s dog likes to sit on the railing like a cat.”
4. “This is my friends’ dog Lance with some fallen tulip petals that he has collected. He carries them one by one to his bed.”
5. They didn’t think anyone was watching.
6. “He literally sits like that, in that area, all the time. What am I missing here?”
7. Someone forgot how to use the door.
8. “My cousin has a kitty and a bearded dragon and they chill together like this all the time.”
9. “This dog loves the snow so much he refuses to come inside when it’s snowing.”
10. “She wouldn’t wake up no matter what was done to her.”
11. Lady Marmalade and her fancy paws
12. That’s a really nice house-cat-plant.
13. Just hanging with the boys.
14. How do we buy this one?
15. He thinks he’s a lap dog.
16. “I don’t have a clue why my dog always looks surprised.”
17. “Teamwork to say hello to the neighbor dog (on the right)”
18. This kitty has eaten too much and just fell down like this to take a nap.
19. “Kiwi the gargoyle. Totally normal.”
20. Cloning is real.
21. “He fell asleep like this.”
22. “I don’t know why, but my cat drowns things. This happens at least every 48 hours.”
23. “He’s desperately trying to say hello from between his tree and the wall.”
24. When your breakfast becomes your best friend:


brightside--2020-07-09--A Photographer Captures Women From Different Nations to Show Us That Beauty Is a Universal Language

Mihaela Noroc , a photographer from Romania , has been traveling the world for 6 years in pursuit of learning @ @ @ @ @ that in mind , she ’ s created a project called The Atlas of Beauty @ @ @ @ @ “ the unnoticed beauty which blooms in every woman.
” Noroc ’ s photos brilliantly @ @ @ @ @ appeal of these women , regardless of their age , race , or nationality .
@ @ @ @ @ project , we at Bright Side were reminded that beauty hides in every corner of @ @ @ @ @ s our differences that make us all unique .
We hope these photos resonate with @ @ @ @ @ did with us .
What defines beauty for you ?
Did any of these photos @ @ @ @ @ to a particular country ?

Mihaela Noroc, a photographer from Romania, has been traveling the world for 6 years in pursuit of learning about other cultures. With that in mind, she’s created a project called The Atlas of Beauty, through which she discovers “the unnoticed beauty which blooms in every woman.” Noroc’s photos brilliantly capture the outer and inner appeal of these women, regardless of their age, race, or nationality.
Thanks to Noroc’s project, we at Bright Side were reminded that beauty hides in every corner of our planet and it’s our differences that make us all unique. We hope these photos resonate with you as strongly as they did with us.
1. Nepal
2. Morocco
3. Iceland
4. Iran
5. Guatemala
6. Ethiopia
7. Italy
8. Moldova
9. Indonesia
10. Saudi Arabia
11. Peru
12. Tibet
13. Cuba
14. Afghanistan
15. Guatemala
16. France
17. Tajikistan
18. India
19. Ethiopia
20. Norway
21. Cyprus
22. Brazil
23. Kyrgyzstan
24. Iran
25. Spain
26. United States
27. Italy
28. Myanmar
29. Mongolia
30. Ethiopia
31. Morocco
32. Greece


brightside--2020-07-09--20 People Who Prefer to Do Things in Their Own Style

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Using a cutting board as a mouse pad or an old TV as a stand for a new one , photocopying an iPad instead of taking screenshots , and wearing whatever you feel like wearing — some people just do things their way , feel confident about it , and flat-out rock it !
1 .
“ My great-aunt uses her old television as a stand for her new one.
” 2 .
The person that invented this deserves an award .
4 .
“ My mom photocopies recipes off of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ husband is against the flow ... or common sense.
” 7 .
“ My 39-week pregnant wife went to the store to ’ get stuff for dinner.
’ This is what she came home with.
” 8 .
“ My friend had a medieval-themed wedding and her grandpa showed up like this.
” 9 .
“ A pencil broke during a road trip , so I sarcastically asked if anyone had a pencil sharpener , to which my mom replied she ’ might ’ have one ... .
” 11 .
Jokes aside @ @ @ @ @ @ @ !
12 .
Seems that the one who screwed up was the person who painted the lines in the wrong direction ... 13 .
A nice lady who rode a bike to the dollar store with 6 cockatiels on her shoulders and 1 on her head 17 .
“ I asked for new pillows for my couch so my stepmom made me one of my dog.
” 19 .
The alphabetical order is still an order , right ?
20 .
“ My son has his own rules of playing hide and seek @ @

Using a cutting board as a mouse pad or an old TV as a stand for a new one, photocopying an iPad instead of taking screenshots, and wearing whatever you feel like wearing — some people just do things their way, feel confident about it, and flat-out rock it!
Here at Bright Side, we truly admire people who think outside the box and don’t follow mainstream trends, and today, we feel like sharing some of them with you.
1. “My great-aunt uses her old television as a stand for her new one.”
2. The person that invented this deserves an award.
3. “My grandma’s technique for cooking with hot oil”
4. “My mom photocopies recipes off of her iPad.”
5. “My husband is against the flow...or common sense.”
6. “Well, he’s not wrong.”
7. “My 39-week pregnant wife went to the store to ’get stuff for dinner.’ This is what she came home with.”
8. “My friend had a medieval-themed wedding and her grandpa showed up like this.”
9. “A pencil broke during a road trip, so I sarcastically asked if anyone had a pencil sharpener, to which my mom replied she ’might’ have one....”
10. “This car that I parked next to”
11. Jokes aside, pizza box hat is actually brilliant!
12. Seems that the one who screwed up was the person who painted the lines in the wrong direction...
13. A nice lady who rode a bike to the dollar store with 6 cockatiels on her shoulders and 1 on her head
14. “Thanks for the onesie, Mom!”
15. “I like my bread long.”
16. “This door in North London makes me hideously uncomfortable.”
17. “I asked for new pillows for my couch so my stepmom made me one of my dog.”
18. “My mom has the coolest mouse mat.”
19. The alphabetical order is still an order, right?
20. “My son has his own rules of playing hide and seek.”


brightside--2020-07-09--20 Pics With Confusing Perspectives That Can Deceive Your Eyes

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest The human brain can process entire images that the eye sees within 13 milliseconds , but seeing a mind-twisting image might take longer to process — like seeing a picture of a rock floating in the air when it ’ s actually something else .
Bright Side loves excitement and mystery , so we decided to show you some confusing pictures that are fun to look at and figure out what ’ s really going on in them .
3 .
Looks like a floating rock but it ’ s just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This limb made me do a double-take .
6 .
This lady is napping but you ’ d think she has no head .
9 .
Hard to tell if it ’ s an alleyway or a mural ... 14 .
This window that looks like a painting 17 .
It looks like my cat is sitting , but in reality , she ’ s lying down .
18 .
“ My old school looks like it only has one wall.
” Did you enjoy seeing these photos ?
If you did , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when you saw each of these pictures .

The human brain can process entire images that the eye sees within 13 milliseconds, but seeing a mind-twisting image might take longer to process — like seeing a picture of a rock floating in the air when it’s actually something else.
Bright Side loves excitement and mystery, so we decided to show you some confusing pictures that are fun to look at and figure out what’s really going on in them.
1. My girlfriend’s biceps
2. This dog with pinecone teeth
3. Looks like a floating rock but it’s just a rock on water.
4. Multitasker
5. This limb made me do a double-take.
6. This lady is napping but you’d think she has no head.
7. Headless cat
8. Floating Cheeto! Floating Cheeto!
9. Hard to tell if it’s an alleyway or a mural...
10. Exhaust eyes
11. Mixed breed
12. A cat with a small face
13. “I can’t find my other legs.”
14. This window that looks like a painting
15. Lazy Sunday for this dog-girl!
16. 2-in-1 doggo
17. It looks like my cat is sitting, but in reality, she’s lying down.
18. “My old school looks like it only has one wall.”
19. My cat in a shoe
20. ThunderCat fist!


brightside--2020-07-09--16 People Who Simply Left Their Home and Experienced Epic Encounters

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Animals never stop surprising us .
Sometimes , we see them in places we wouldn ’ t expect , like cats in vending machines , hippos walking on city streets , and kittens in boats .
Some accidental encounters may surprise us while others can make us smile or even be a start to a lifelong friendship .
“ I was sure there wasn ’ t a hippo roaming the streets of Chicago ... ” “ Yesterday , my dog was hanging out on the balcony with a crow , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when they flew onto it .
I think I ’ m turning into a Disney princess !
” “ This is Tam-Tam .
I met him in Japan.
” When you ’ re sad the entire day and then you meet a friendly good boy : “ I fed him and the next day he came with his brother !
” “ I bought a boat a few weeks ago and when I got home , I found kittens in it .
The rescue mission took a lot of hard work but it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now a cat daddy.
” “ Saved this baby blackbird from a magpie and now it thinks I ’ m its mom.
” “ Walked out of my house to find a deer licking my cat ... ” “ This is what I was greeted with just before midnight when I took my dog for a quick walk before bed .
We ’ re staying at an Airbnb that has a donkey on the property .
I didn ’ t know donkey hugs existed before I met this sweetums .
He ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ heard my cat ’ s body slam into the window and discovered a curious visitor.
” “ This guy I met at the grocery store had his pet turkey with him.
” “ This gorgeous boy I met — it was love at first sight !
” “ Met this little guy on a hike this morning !
”

Animals never stop surprising us. Sometimes, we see them in places we wouldn’t expect, like cats in vending machines, hippos walking on city streets, and kittens in boats. Some accidental encounters may surprise us while others can make us smile or even be a start to a lifelong friendship.
We at Bright Side did a deep dive and found stories of unexpected encounters that people shared online.
“I was sure there wasn’t a hippo roaming the streets of Chicago...”
“Yesterday, my dog was hanging out on the balcony with a crow, and today, 2 birds woke me up when they flew onto it. I think I’m turning into a Disney princess!”
“This is Tam-Tam. I met him in Japan.”
When you’re sad the entire day and then you meet a friendly good boy:
“I fed him and the next day he came with his brother!”
“I bought a boat a few weeks ago and when I got home, I found kittens in it. The rescue mission took a lot of hard work but it was worth it. I’m now a cat daddy.”
“Saved this baby blackbird from a magpie and now it thinks I’m its mom.”
“Human, meet my new friends!”
“Walked out of my house to find a deer licking my cat...”
“I met a woman with a possum and a beautifully sincere smile.”
“This is what I was greeted with just before midnight when I took my dog for a quick walk before bed. We’re staying at an Airbnb that has a donkey on the property. I didn’t know donkey hugs existed before I met this sweetums. He’s the goodest boy!”
“I met this guy walking to work.”
“I heard my cat’s body slam into the window and discovered a curious visitor.”
“This guy I met at the grocery store had his pet turkey with him.”
“This gorgeous boy I met — it was love at first sight!”
“Met this little guy on a hike this morning!”


brightside--2020-07-09--Bright Siders Shared Phrases Their Kids Said That They’ll Never Forget, and Neither Will We

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Kids are the best comedians. They are unpredictable, and you are never sure what their next remark is going to be. With equal probability, it might be a hilarious comment or some very deep thought. But whatever it is, it’s for sure going to be iconic, and you’ll unstoppably recite it to friends, relatives, and the next generations.


brightside--2020-07-10--25 Hair Styles to Help You Get Great Looks With Short Hair

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When it comes to cutting your hair, you can use your imagination to look stunningly amazing. That’s how some celebrities were encouraged to innovate and try a new style that could inspire girls from all over the world with short hair, who dare to try new things. Be it with an accessory like a bow, a radically new hairstyle, or a sidecut, if you think short hair “looks always the same” you definitely have to take a look at this article.