brightside--2020-11-08--What Mandatory School Uniforms Look Like in 9 Different Countries

Just like traditions and habits change depending on the country you ’ re living in , so does the education system and the mandatory uniforms kids have to wear to school .
Every single country has different types of uniforms and , even if it ’ s true that uniforms change according to schools , most uniforms share common styles regardless of the country .
And those are what we ’ re interested in in this article because we believe it shows the amazing diversity of cultures that exists on our planet .
So Bright Side made a compilation of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ go to school all around the world and this is what we found .
Uniforms are compulsory in India in both public and private schools .
Generally , the boys ’ uniform consists of a shirt that is either plaid or in a light color with long pants that are usually white , blue , or black .
On the other hand , the girls ’ uniform consists of a shirt and a skirt .
There are some schools that even require their students to wear a tie or the same model of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their gender .
Based on the French education system , Haiti ’ s higher education system is public .
However , most of the primary educational institutions in this country are privately owned and operated .
Uniforms in Haiti are brightly colored , consisting of short-sleeved shirts for elementary school students .
An elementary student in Terre Blanche , for example , might wear a light blue gingham-checked top with pants or a skirt .
Although their use was abolished in 2012 , some schools still require their students to wear uniforms .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ boys wear gray uniforms with white shirts , and the girls wear white shirts and skirts .
In elementary school , they wear one-piece black or navy blue uniforms , but actually , each school has its own dress code .
It turns out that there ’ s a great diversity of uniforms in the country , depending on what region and school you go to .
During elementary school , little Malaysian girls can choose between wearing navy blue aprons with a white shirt or a white tunic over a skirt .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ wear long pants , but they can also choose to wear a short version of the same pants during warm days .
Later , in middle school , boys wear green pants and a tie , while girls can choose between wearing a skirt , an apron , or a tunic that covers their arms completely .
Wearing a uniform in the schools of this Asian country is mandatory for everyone .
Boys ’ pants during their first years in elementary school can be khaki , black , or navy blue and have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ankle socks , and black or brown shoes .
When it comes to girls in elementary school , they wear baggy shirts similar to that of the boys , but with a bow in front instead of a tie and a skirt that reaches their calves .
Their names are embroidered on the front of the shirts regardless of their gender .
Uniforms are required in all schools in Indonesia .
Most uniforms there are actually very traditional and conservative .
If you walk along the streets of Jakarta and you see different @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because each grade has different color codes .
So , for example , in elementary school students wear mostly red skirts and pants , whereas in the first years of middle school uniforms are mostly navy blue .
Believe it or not , students in Bhutan are required to wear the country ’ s national costume , which dates back to the 17th century , as their school uniform .
For boys , this is something called a gho , a tunic-like garment that is tied at the waist area and folded in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sort of pocket in the front .
Girls on the other hand wear a kira , which is made of a long , solid piece of fabric that reaches the ankles .
Over the kira , girls normally wear a short silk jacket called a toego .
According to Vogue magazine , Ukrainian uniforms are some of the most stylish school uniforms in the world .
Thanks to the white socks , jumpers , blouses , and bows , Ukrainian girls can be proud of how fashionable their uniform is .
The boys @ @ @ @ @ @ @ formal trousers , a tie , a white shirt , and a nice jacket .
Their back-to-school day is clearly not that bad since it looks more like a fashion show , instead of just the end of the summer holidays .
In both public and private Nepalese schools , the use of uniforms is mandatory .
The color of the uniform can be chosen by the school .
Generally , boys and girls wear a shirt and both genders have to wear a small tie , a sweater , and/or a jacket @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be a regular shirt and girls normally wear a skirt .
What are the uniforms like in your country , is there anything that makes them stand out from the uniforms of other countries ?
Would you like to show us a picture of what you looked like when you attended school ?

Just like traditions and habits change depending on the country you’re living in, so does the education system and the mandatory uniforms kids have to wear to school. Every single country has different types of uniforms and, even if it’s true that uniforms change according to schools, most uniforms share common styles regardless of the country. And those are what we’re interested in in this article because we believe it shows the amazing diversity of cultures that exists on our planet.
So Bright Side made a compilation of how students have to be dressed to go to school all around the world and this is what we found.
1. India
Uniforms are compulsory in India in both public and private schools. Generally, the boys’ uniform consists of a shirt that is either plaid or in a light color with long pants that are usually white, blue, or black. On the other hand, the girls’ uniform consists of a shirt and a skirt. There are some schools that even require their students to wear a tie or the same model of shoes for all students, regardless of their gender.
2. Haiti
Based on the French education system, Haiti’s higher education system is public. However, most of the primary educational institutions in this country are privately owned and operated. Uniforms in Haiti are brightly colored, consisting of short-sleeved shirts for elementary school students. An elementary student in Terre Blanche, for example, might wear a light blue gingham-checked top with pants or a skirt.
3. Turkey
Although their use was abolished in 2012, some schools still require their students to wear uniforms. Generally, in Turkey, middle school boys wear gray uniforms with white shirts, and the girls wear white shirts and skirts. In elementary school, they wear one-piece black or navy blue uniforms, but actually, each school has its own dress code. It turns out that there’s a great diversity of uniforms in the country, depending on what region and school you go to.
4. Malaysia
During elementary school, little Malaysian girls can choose between wearing navy blue aprons with a white shirt or a white tunic over a skirt. On the other hand, boys normally wear long pants, but they can also choose to wear a short version of the same pants during warm days. Later, in middle school, boys wear green pants and a tie, while girls can choose between wearing a skirt, an apron, or a tunic that covers their arms completely.
5. Thailand
Wearing a uniform in the schools of this Asian country is mandatory for everyone. Boys’ pants during their first years in elementary school can be khaki, black, or navy blue and have to be combined with short-sleeved shirts, ankle socks, and black or brown shoes. When it comes to girls in elementary school, they wear baggy shirts similar to that of the boys, but with a bow in front instead of a tie and a skirt that reaches their calves. Their names are embroidered on the front of the shirts regardless of their gender.
6. Indonesia
Uniforms are required in all schools in Indonesia. Most uniforms there are actually very traditional and conservative. If you walk along the streets of Jakarta and you see different types of uniforms, it’s because each grade has different color codes. So, for example, in elementary school students wear mostly red skirts and pants, whereas in the first years of middle school uniforms are mostly navy blue.
7. Bhutan
Believe it or not, students in Bhutan are required to wear the country’s national costume, which dates back to the 17th century, as their school uniform. For boys, this is something called a gho, a tunic-like garment that is tied at the waist area and folded in such a way that you get a sort of pocket in the front. Girls on the other hand wear a kira, which is made of a long, solid piece of fabric that reaches the ankles. Over the kira, girls normally wear a short silk jacket called a toego.
8. Ukraine
According to Vogue magazine, Ukrainian uniforms are some of the most stylish school uniforms in the world. Thanks to the white socks, jumpers, blouses, and bows, Ukrainian girls can be proud of how fashionable their uniform is. The boys’ uniform is also pretty neat: formal trousers, a tie, a white shirt, and a nice jacket. Their back-to-school day is clearly not that bad since it looks more like a fashion show, instead of just the end of the summer holidays.
9. Nepal
In both public and private Nepalese schools, the use of uniforms is mandatory. The color of the uniform can be chosen by the school. Generally, boys and girls wear a shirt and both genders have to wear a small tie, a sweater, and/or a jacket. For boys, the shirt can be a regular shirt and girls normally wear a skirt.


brightside--2020-11-08--10 IKEA Tricks That Make Us Buy the Same Things for Decades

There is a reason why there are so many details in IKEA interiors .
In the showrooms that you see at IKEA stores , there are so many different details .
There are a lot of different textile things , pillows , comforters , candles , and other decorative elements .
You ’ ve probably noticed that there are thousands of strange trinkets at IKEA .
Marketers believe that this makes clients buy more things than they planned because of the great design and good prices .
The design of the stores is made so that visitors see how great @ @ @ @ @ @ @ And this is why clients spend a lot of money .
IKEA offers special help to couples that can ’ t agree on something .
In some countries , IKEA has a special attitude toward couples that can ’ t agree on something .
For these cases , the employees have a special family protocol .
Most of the time , the problem is solved by creating new furniture designs from scratch using the blocks and parts that IKEA has .
This is the company ’ s way to improve the loyalty of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can get interior design for free .
If you fell in love with a certain interior design that you saw at a store , you can easily put it into your apartment or house .
There ’ s no need to find every single product you see in the showroom .
You can just ask an employee and tell them that you want this room as is .
They will give you a full list and it ’ ll be easy to collect the entire order .
You don ’ t have to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ find a certain product .
Clients are allowed to take naps in the beds .
At any store , before buying a bed , a couch , or an armchair , you can easily sit or lie on it .
But at IKEA , visitors can even have a nap on a bed to make sure that it ’ s good for them .
But if you decide to do this , please realize that the bedsheets are not changed often .
Besides , in most countries , people will be woken up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
But , for example , in China , employees are more patient : often , you can see 2-3 sleeping visitors .
You can get reimbursed for some of the money you spent .
If you bought a product without a discount , a couple of months later , you can get some of the money back .
This happens if the product goes on sale .
Visitors can just ask for a refund of the money difference if they inform the store within 90 days after the purchase and show their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only those that have the IKEA Family card can do this .
In IKEA , you won ’ t see any open packages .
IKEA gives clients 365 days to think It ’ s better to shop on Mondays and Wednesdays IKEA design has been consistent for years

IKEA made millions of people fall in love with Scandinavian style and offered people interior designs that are simple and pretty cheap. The labyrinths of this store are built in a way that won’t let you leave without buying something. This place really makes you want to grab a comforter, some boxes, and new cups.
We at Bright Side decided to find out more about the biggest IKEA tricks that allow the company to sell the same things for decades and still gain more and more loyal clients.
There is a reason why there are so many details in IKEA interiors.
In the showrooms that you see at IKEA stores, there are so many different details. There are a lot of different textile things, pillows, comforters, candles, and other decorative elements. You’ve probably noticed that there are thousands of strange trinkets at IKEA. Marketers believe that this makes clients buy more things than they planned because of the great design and good prices. The design of the stores is made so that visitors see how great one thing looks with something else. And this is why clients spend a lot of money.
IKEA offers special help to couples that can’t agree on something.
In some countries, IKEA has a special attitude toward couples that can’t agree on something. For these cases, the employees have a special family protocol. Most of the time, the problem is solved by creating new furniture designs from scratch using the blocks and parts that IKEA has. This is the company’s way to improve the loyalty of their clients and increase sales.
Anyone can get interior design for free.
If you fell in love with a certain interior design that you saw at a store, you can easily put it into your apartment or house. There’s no need to find every single product you see in the showroom. You can just ask an employee and tell them that you want this room as is. They will give you a full list and it’ll be easy to collect the entire order.
You don’t have to go in circles around the store to find a certain product.
There’s a great lifehack for people that don’t want to go in circles looking for a table they like. Instead, go to the IKEA website and find the product. The place where the product is stored is right under the photo.
Clients are allowed to take naps in the beds.
At any store, before buying a bed, a couch, or an armchair, you can easily sit or lie on it. But at IKEA, visitors can even have a nap on a bed to make sure that it’s good for them. But if you decide to do this, please realize that the bedsheets are not changed often. Besides, in most countries, people will be woken up if they spend several hours in bed. But, for example, in China, employees are more patient: often, you can see 2-3 sleeping visitors.
You can get reimbursed for some of the money you spent.
If you bought a product without a discount, a couple of months later, you can get some of the money back. This happens if the product goes on sale. Visitors can just ask for a refund of the money difference if they inform the store within 90 days after the purchase and show their receipt. But you should know that only those that have the IKEA Family card can do this.
In IKEA, you won’t see any open packages.
IKEA employees are very careful and they always make sure that nobody unpacks their products. According to the company policy, products with open packs have to be removed from the shelves immediately. In some countries, open products are actually thrown away.
IKEA gives clients 365 days to think
You have the entire year to return or exchange a product that you bought at IKEA. You need an ID and a receipt. However, this doesn’t work for all products. For example, you only have 14 days to exchange pillows and blankets, and 90 days to exchange mattresses.
It’s better to shop on Mondays and Wednesdays
According to some internet users, on Mondays, there are more chances to find the necessary product because more returns happen on the weekends. This is really important for products on sale that become sold out really fast. Besides, on Wednesdays, there are bonus sales.
IKEA design has been consistent for years
The website of the company says that IKEA loves the democratic design that is always changing and improving. But the furniture and other products of this Swedish company haven’t really changed over the years. They’ve only become a bit more modern. Look at the 1980s IKEA catalogs and now! Has anything really changed?


brightside--2020-11-08--15+ Things That Reveal Their True Selves After a Blink or 2

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest There are many optical illusions that can be made specifically to trick our minds .
But sometimes these visual tricks happen by chance — like a cake that looks exactly like a sponge or a tortilla that looks like the moon — and we don ’ t necessarily notice them at first glance .
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“ I almost ate a praying mantis that was in my salad !
” 3 .
Believe it or not , this is a cake .
5 .
This theatre looks like a laptop at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wondering why this guy was staring at me from his car .
Turns out , it ’ s an advertisement on the car behind it !
” 8 .
Not the moon , just a tortilla ... 9 .
This part of a tree stump looks like a small wooden metropolis .
11 .
“ I overcooked an egg and it looks like a person is trying to climb out of it.
” 12 .
Delicious rubberbands that are actually noodles 15 .
Don ’ t eat this strawberry frosting — it ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Very dangerous not-carrot sticks made out of potassium tetrachloroaurate 17 .
You shouldn ’ t eat these grapes , they ’ re actually botryoidal chalcedony minerals .

There are many optical illusions that can be made specifically to trick our minds. But sometimes these visual tricks happen by chance — like a cake that looks exactly like a sponge or a tortilla that looks like the moon — and we don’t necessarily notice them at first glance.
Bright Side has compiled a list of these deceptive images that will make you question reality from now on and prove that your eyes can’t be trusted.
1. “I almost ate a praying mantis that was in my salad!”
2. An edible AirPod
3. Believe it or not, this is a cake.
4. Bottomless Converse
5. This theatre looks like a laptop at first glance.
6. A square portal in a brick wall
7. “Was wondering why this guy was staring at me from his car. Turns out, it’s an advertisement on the car behind it!”
8. Not the moon, just a tortilla...
9. This part of a tree stump looks like a small wooden metropolis.
10. Not a dragon egg, just ham!
11. “I overcooked an egg and it looks like a person is trying to climb out of it.”
12. Delicious rubberbands that are actually noodles
13. Spider-tea, spider-tea...
14. This iceberg shark rock
15. Don’t eat this strawberry frosting — it’s actually just spackling paste.
16. Very dangerous not-carrot sticks made out of potassium tetrachloroaurate
17. You shouldn’t eat these grapes, they’re actually botryoidal chalcedony minerals.


brightside--2020-11-08--12 Airbnbs From Famous Movies and TV Shows That You Can Book Right Now

The houses we often see in movies and TV shows are not always studios made for the purpose of filming .
Many times , they ’ re real locations that have been rented only for a few weeks .
The good part is that many of these places are now listed on Airbnb and anyone can rent them and sleep exactly where their favorite stars once stayed .
The beautiful 1930s home was sold in 2018 for $ 363,000 and the buyers decided to turn it into an Airbnb .
One of the owners shared that fans from all over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the movie so they can recreate the rooms .
2 .
The De Vere House , known as Harry Potter ’ s childhood home The De Vere House was used as Godric ’ s Hollow in the Harry Potter franchise and has been on sale since 2017 after failing to find a buyer .
Contrary to what people think , none of the main stars filmed scenes in this house , but rather , in a studio with the backdrop of the house which was used later as computer-generated images .
While @ @ @ @ @ @ @ California , the Cape Cod-style estate is located in Malibu .
The 7-bedroom mansion can house up to 12 people and offers many luxuries .
Some of them can be enjoyed in the master bedroom , which includes a massive outdoor deck with a fireplace and a jacuzzi .
If your dream is to sleep where Iron Man once lived , then you need to visit this lakeside abode .
The cabin has 3 bedrooms and can sleep up to 6 people so it can serve as a nice weekend away with your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ listed as $ 300 but the owners increased the rate due to popularity .
Yes , it might sound unusual , but you can rent an entire island or just a luxurious villa on Turtle Island where Brooke Shields and Christopher Atkins once filmed Blue Lagoon .
The island has 14 villas with private beaches , eclectic menus , and offers all kinds of water activities , such as scuba diving and sailing .
While prices are given depending on the number of people hoping to stay there , we can assume that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ appeared as Marie Laveau ’ s Cornrow City Salon , Maison Vitry dates back to 1855 .
It can now be rented on Airbnb with a minimum 3-night stay .
You can either rent one bedroom of the house or the entire mansion , which is very popular among photographers and videographers from around the world .
Mountain Lake Lodge consists of 11 lodges , with the biggest one sleeping up to 8 people .
It ’ s the Kellerman ’ s Mountain House where Johnny Castle and Baby first met each other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lodge offers specified accommodations including dance lessons and other Dirty Dancing-related activities .
The Reversible Destiny Lofts were built back in 2005 , made to accommodate up to 4 people .
Anyone can rent them for a minimum 3-night stay .
The most impressive feature of the lofts is a spherical yellow room that magically lights up when the sun enters .
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The historic Albion Cottage from Murder , She Wrote Used as Jessica Fletcher ’ s cottage in the fictional town of Cabot Cove , this historic site has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It can accommodate up to 4 people and prices differ depending on the number of guests .
It ’ s been said that during its broadcast the popular show helped bring over $ 2 million to the local economy .
This might not be Walter White ’ s house from the show , but it is the luxurious home that appeared in episode 3 of season 5 .
It ’ s a very luxurious and spacious house that can accommodate up to 17 people .
The rates vary depending on the number @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to have very limited availability .
While the set of The Golden Girls was in a studio and doesn ’ t exist anymore , this little cottage in Ardmore has recreated many of the original set ’ s features .
It used to be Rue McClanahan ’ s childhood property and the new owner has decorated all the rooms similar to the house shown on the famous TV show .
12 .
The rustic traditional windmill from The Bachelorette The Bachelorette ’ s Season 15 finale took place in this beautiful windmill where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The windmill itself has 1 bedroom and can accommodate up to 4 people .
It is usually reserved by couples for a romantic getaway , but families of 4 are also welcome .
While the castle is not available for people to book , it did offer a 1-night stay to a lucky couple back in 2019 .
The owners , Earl and Lady Carnarvon , invited the chosen couple to their castle where they offered them a royal experience .
The winning couple had to convince the owners in a written letter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for their home .

The houses we often see in movies and TV shows are not always studios made for the purpose of filming. Many times, they’re real locations that have been rented only for a few weeks. The good part is that many of these places are now listed on Airbnb and anyone can rent them and sleep exactly where their favorite stars once stayed.
Bright Side has discovered 12 Airbnbs with properties that appeared in movies or TV series and can be rented tomorrow by anyone interested.
1. The Swan house from Twilight
Location: St. Helens (a short drive to Portland), Oregon, USA Price per night: $350 The beautiful 1930s home was sold in 2018 for $363,000 and the buyers decided to turn it into an Airbnb. One of the owners shared that fans from all over the world send them items that appeared in the movie so they can recreate the rooms.
2. The De Vere House, known as Harry Potter’s childhood home
Location: Lavenham, England Price: $234 The De Vere House was used as Godric’s Hollow in the Harry Potter franchise and has been on sale since 2017 after failing to find a buyer. Contrary to what people think, none of the main stars filmed scenes in this house, but rather, in a studio with the backdrop of the house which was used later as computer-generated images.
3. Reese Witherspoon’s mansion from Big Little Lies
Location: Malibu Beach, Los Angeles, USA Price: $3,000 — $5,000 While the series takes place in Monterey, California, the Cape Cod-style estate is located in Malibu. The 7-bedroom mansion can house up to 12 people and offers many luxuries. Some of them can be enjoyed in the master bedroom, which includes a massive outdoor deck with a fireplace and a jacuzzi.
4. Tony Stark’s cabin from Avengers: Endgame
Location: Fairburn, Georgia, USA Price: $800 If your dream is to sleep where Iron Man once lived, then you need to visit this lakeside abode. The cabin has 3 bedrooms and can sleep up to 6 people so it can serve as a nice weekend away with your friends. Its price used to be listed as $300 but the owners increased the rate due to popularity.
5. Turtle Island where Blue Lagoon was filmed
Location: Turtle Island, Fiji Price: over $1,000 Yes, it might sound unusual, but you can rent an entire island or just a luxurious villa on Turtle Island where Brooke Shields and Christopher Atkins once filmed Blue Lagoon. The island has 14 villas with private beaches, eclectic menus, and offers all kinds of water activities, such as scuba diving and sailing. While prices are given depending on the number of people hoping to stay there, we can assume that they’re quite high.
6. Maison Vitry from American Horror Story: Coven
Location: New Orleans, USA Price: $395 Having appeared as Marie Laveau’s Cornrow City Salon, Maison Vitry dates back to 1855. It can now be rented on Airbnb with a minimum 3-night stay. You can either rent one bedroom of the house or the entire mansion, which is very popular among photographers and videographers from around the world.
7. Mountain Lake Lodge from Dirty Dancing
Location: Pembroke, Virginia, USA Price: $124 — $316 Mountain Lake Lodge consists of 11 lodges, with the biggest one sleeping up to 8 people. It’s the Kellerman’s Mountain House where Johnny Castle and Baby first met each other and later fell in love. The lodge offers specified accommodations including dance lessons and other Dirty Dancing-related activities.
8. Shoshanna’s Tokyo loft apartment from Girls
Location: Mitaka, Tokyo, Japan Price: $190 The Reversible Destiny Lofts were built back in 2005, made to accommodate up to 4 people. Anyone can rent them for a minimum 3-night stay. The most impressive feature of the lofts is a spherical yellow room that magically lights up when the sun enters.
9. The historic Albion Cottage from Murder, She Wrote
Location: Albion, California, USA Price: $158 — $208 Used as Jessica Fletcher’s cottage in the fictional town of Cabot Cove, this historic site has been a bed and breakfast for decades now. It can accommodate up to 4 people and prices differ depending on the number of guests. It’s been said that during its broadcast the popular show helped bring over $2 million to the local economy.
10. The luxurious house from Breaking Bad
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA Price: $195 This might not be Walter White’s house from the show, but it is the luxurious home that appeared in episode 3 of season 5. It’s a very luxurious and spacious house that can accommodate up to 17 people. The rates vary depending on the number of guests, but it always seems to have very limited availability.
11. The Golden Girls’ guest house
Location: Ardmore, Oklahoma, USA Price: $215 While the set of The Golden Girls was in a studio and doesn’t exist anymore, this little cottage in Ardmore has recreated many of the original set’s features. It used to be Rue McClanahan’s childhood property and the new owner has decorated all the rooms similar to the house shown on the famous TV show.
12. The rustic traditional windmill from The Bachelorette
Location: Nikithianos, Crete, Greece Price: $70 The Bachelorette’s Season 15 finale took place in this beautiful windmill where Hannah B chose her final match. The windmill itself has 1 bedroom and can accommodate up to 4 people. It is usually reserved by couples for a romantic getaway, but families of 4 are also welcome.
BONUS
The Highclere Castle from Downton Abbey
Location: Hampshire, England Price: $150 While the castle is not available for people to book, it did offer a 1-night stay to a lucky couple back in 2019. The owners, Earl and Lady Carnarvon, invited the chosen couple to their castle where they offered them a royal experience. The winning couple had to convince the owners in a written letter that they were the most appropriate guests for their home.


brightside--2020-11-08--20 Pics of Beauty Trapped in Ice That Can Make You Freeze for a Moment

As autumn takes over , it brings about ice storms that are destructive and beautiful all at once .
They @ @ @ @ @ , juicy berries , and leaves that are still green in ice cages , making @ @ @ @ @ kingdom of an ice queen .
When we look at the aftermath of this powerful @ @ @ @ @ shocked and mesmerized , and we can ’ t help but wonder how nature can @ @ @ @ @ at the same time .

As autumn takes over, it brings about ice storms that are destructive and beautiful all at once. They trap gorgeous flowers in bloom, juicy berries, and leaves that are still green in ice cages, making our gardens look like the kingdom of an ice queen. When we look at the aftermath of this powerful element, we feel both shocked and mesmerized, and we can’t help but wonder how nature can be so cruel and beautiful at the same time.


brightside--2020-11-08--21 Sleepy Animals That Are Just All of Us This Season

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Even the most energetic of animals appreciate a nice nap and a good night ’ s sleep .
And lucky for us , they have absolutely no shame in how or where they take their breaks .
Whether it ’ s hugging their best friend or hanging awkwardly from the passenger seat , we never fail to relate to them .
1 .
It ’ s bananas how relaxed they are .
2 .
“ I walked in to see my 2 dogs sleeping together .
Cutest thing I ’ ve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ My little guy likes sleeping in his succulent.
” 5 .
“ I woke up to him sleeping like this next to me this morning.
” 8 .
“ My boss ’ dog has been sleeping like this for 15 minutes now ... ” 9 .
“ He always sleeps like he fell from the fiftieth floor.
” 10 .
“ My ferret sleeping on my belly — those are her back legs folded in half.
” 11 .
“ Anyone else have a cat who sleeps like this ?
It ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Since I left home for the military a few months ago , my dog has been sleeping on my bed.
” 14 .
“ Just found her sleeping like this and I can ’ t stop laughing.
” 17 .
“ My mom ’ s partner found this squirrel sleeping in her garden.
” 18 .
“ Don ’ t have many friends to share my cat with , so here ’ s how he sleeps.
” 20 .
“ The dog wasn ’ t sleeping but stayed like that for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t wake her up.
” 21 .
“ I ’ m a horse vet .
This adorable little guy fell asleep on my feet while I talked to his people .
”

Even the most energetic of animals appreciate a nice nap and a good night’s sleep. And lucky for us, they have absolutely no shame in how or where they take their breaks. Whether it’s hugging their best friend or hanging awkwardly from the passenger seat, we never fail to relate to them.
Bright Side presents you with a group of animals that you’ll want to switch places with this fall.
1. It’s bananas how relaxed they are.
2. “I walked in to see my 2 dogs sleeping together. Cutest thing I’ve seen in a while.”
3. “Blepping in her sleep”
4. “My little guy likes sleeping in his succulent.”
5. “I woke up to him sleeping like this next to me this morning.”
6. “Sleep well, little one.”
7. “Just some brothers sleeping”
8. “My boss’ dog has been sleeping like this for 15 minutes now...”
9. “He always sleeps like he fell from the fiftieth floor.”
10. “My ferret sleeping on my belly — those are her back legs folded in half.”
11. “Anyone else have a cat who sleeps like this? It’s her preferred sleeping position.”
12. “My hamster fell asleep in my hand.”
13. “Since I left home for the military a few months ago, my dog has been sleeping on my bed.”
14. “Just found her sleeping like this and I can’t stop laughing.”
15. “My co-pilot sleeping on the job”
16. “Found our Great Dane sleeping like this.”
17. “My mom’s partner found this squirrel sleeping in her garden.”
18. “Don’t have many friends to share my cat with, so here’s how he sleeps.”
19. “He fell asleep while licking my hand.”
20. “The dog wasn’t sleeping but stayed like that for half an hour so he wouldn’t wake her up.”
21. “I’m a horse vet. This adorable little guy fell asleep on my feet while I talked to his people.”


brightside--2020-11-08--20+ Celebs Share Their Old Photos and Fill Our Hearts With Nostalgia

Many years ago , your favorite celebrities were just kids .
They were minding their own business and had no @ @ @ @ @ millions of people would know and love them .
And now , it ’ s @ @ @ @ @ a sweet picture from that careless time to make us swoon a little and inspire @ @ @ @ @ old photo albums .

Many years ago, your favorite celebrities were just kids. They were minding their own business and had no idea that one day, millions of people would know and love them. And now, it’s enough for them to post a sweet picture from that careless time to make us swoon a little and inspire us to find our own old photo albums.


brightside--2020-11-08--At What Age Should Kids Start Doing Household Chores

Children who have household chores perform better in their adult life , according to scientists .
These chores can even improve kids ’ mental health since they get to be involved and feel important .
However , each chore should be introduced at a particular age and shouldn ’ t be used as a means for parents to get some work off their plate .
Instead , these chores should be used as a way to teach kids valuable life lessons .
For toddlers , chores should help them to develop new skills and show them that every task has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ — you put on clothes , you wear clothes , and then you put the clothes into a laundry basket .
The easiest domestic tasks will teach them how to break bigger projects down into smaller steps in the future .
Note : chores in each new age group include chores from all previous age groups .
• Suggested chores : cleaning up toys and books , putting laundry into a hamper , making their beds , and cleaning plates after eating 6-7 years : learning to help and taking part in teamwork @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to pitch in more around the house .
This is a good time to instill the importance of teamwork and helping others out : kids can assist you with cooking , setting the table , making grocery lists , and bringing in needed items from the store .
And taking care of a family pet not only teaches them to help but it ’ s also fun !
Overall , the child will feel involved and will have a chance to bond better with family members .
• Suggested chores : helping with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , setting the table , feeding pets , and watering plants 8-9 years : understanding that everything has its place As kids grow older , they can take on more responsibility for themselves , like managing their stuff , for instance .
There ’ s a system around them where everything has its own designated place .
They should organize their living space so that every gadget , school supply , toy , and piece of clothing goes in its place .
This way , the child learns to be consistent and how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • Suggested chores : organizing their things , folding and putting away laundry , unloading the dishwasher , and putting away cutlery and crockery Now it ’ s time to put on big kid pants and get ready for bigger tasks !
At this point , time-sensitive chores can be introduced , like packing lunch or preparing breakfast before school .
Complex , multi-stage chores like making breakfast encourage kids to plan ahead and figure out the needed steps to complete a task .
This will help children with their time-management and problem-solving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ breakfast , packing lunch for school , emptying trash cans , taking out the trash , dusting , vacuuming , and getting the mail For teens , chores can help to build positive self-esteem if they feel capable and trusted — or in other words , treated as adults .
So , introducing new age-appropriate chores can do wonders for a teen ’ s motivation .
It ’ s important to teach them self-discipline and how to set priorities , so providing them with flexibility and freedom around chores may be a good @ @ @ @ @ @ @ washing , laundry , yard work , cleaning , mowing the lawn , changing their sheets , ironing , sewing buttons , and washing windows When kids come into adolescence , they already are rather competent and self-sufficient , so their chores include everything a normal adult should be able to do .
They involve substantive money management and dealing with emergency situations .
However , while all these skills will definitely help teens to fare better later in life , it doesn ’ t mean you should dump all the chores onto @ @ @ @ @ @ @ humans , after all .
• Suggested chores : shopping , cooking meals , car maintenance , groceries , changing light bulbs , deep cleaning of household appliances ( like defrosting the freezer ) , etc .

Children who have household chores perform better in their adult life, according to scientists. These chores can even improve kids’ mental health since they get to be involved and feel important. However, each chore should be introduced at a particular age and shouldn’t be used as a means for parents to get some work off their plate. Instead, these chores should be used as a way to teach kids valuable life lessons.
We at Bright Side support healthy parenting and want to share some age-appropriate chores and their benefits with you.
2-5 years: learning sequences and order
For toddlers, chores should help them to develop new skills and show them that every task has a beginning, middle, and end — you put on clothes, you wear clothes, and then you put the clothes into a laundry basket. The easiest domestic tasks will teach them how to break bigger projects down into smaller steps in the future. Note: chores in each new age group include chores from all previous age groups. Suggested chores: cleaning up toys and books, putting laundry into a hamper, making their beds, and cleaning plates after eating
6-7 years: learning to help and taking part in teamwork
At this age, kids are able to pitch in more around the house. This is a good time to instill the importance of teamwork and helping others out: kids can assist you with cooking, setting the table, making grocery lists, and bringing in needed items from the store. And taking care of a family pet not only teaches them to help but it’s also fun! Overall, the child will feel involved and will have a chance to bond better with family members. Suggested chores: helping with meal preparation, helping with grocery shopping, setting the table, feeding pets, and watering plants
8-9 years: understanding that everything has its place
As kids grow older, they can take on more responsibility for themselves, like managing their stuff, for instance. There’s a system around them where everything has its own designated place. They should organize their living space so that every gadget, school supply, toy, and piece of clothing goes in its place. This way, the child learns to be consistent and how to keep their living space neat. Suggested chores: organizing their things, folding and putting away laundry, unloading the dishwasher, and putting away cutlery and crockery
10-11 years: becoming more self-reliant
Now it’s time to put on big kid pants and get ready for bigger tasks! At this point, time-sensitive chores can be introduced, like packing lunch or preparing breakfast before school. Complex, multi-stage chores like making breakfast encourage kids to plan ahead and figure out the needed steps to complete a task. This will help children with their time-management and problem-solving skills. Suggested chores: making breakfast, packing lunch for school, emptying trash cans, taking out the trash, dusting, vacuuming, and getting the mail
12-15 years: learning to set up priorities
For teens, chores can help to build positive self-esteem if they feel capable and trusted — or in other words, treated as adults. So, introducing new age-appropriate chores can do wonders for a teen’s motivation. It’s important to teach them self-discipline and how to set priorities, so providing them with flexibility and freedom around chores may be a good idea. Suggested chores: car washing, laundry, yard work, cleaning, mowing the lawn, changing their sheets, ironing, sewing buttons, and washing windows
16+ years: preparing for adult life
When kids come into adolescence, they already are rather competent and self-sufficient, so their chores include everything a normal adult should be able to do. They involve substantive money management and dealing with emergency situations. However, while all these skills will definitely help teens to fare better later in life, it doesn’t mean you should dump all the chores onto your child. They’re only humans, after all. Suggested chores: shopping, cooking meals, car maintenance, groceries, changing light bulbs, deep cleaning of household appliances (like defrosting the freezer), etc.


brightside--2020-11-09--How Covering a Stroller Can Put Your Baby in Danger, Even If the Cloth Is Thin

A loving parent always has their kids ’ best interests at heart .
But sometimes the things we do to make our children feel comfortable and safe can actually put them at risk .
When we cover a baby ’ s stroller with a blanket in an attempt to shade them on a sunny day , we don ’ t always think of the consequences it can possibly lead to .
As it turns out , covering a baby ’ s stroller with cloth isn ’ t as innocent as it may seem , and here at Bright Side , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ problem .
Many of us see parents who cover their babies ’ strollers with blankets or other pieces of cloth on sunny days , so what could possibly go wrong ?
Pediatricians found out that by covering a stroller with cloth ( even if it ’ s thin ) , we can create a greenhouse effect , causing the child to feel uncomfortable and potentially lead them to overheat .
It ’ s also hard to tell how your baby really feels because you can ’ t see them through the blanket or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mum , ran a test to check how dangerous this practice can really be .
On a hot sunny day , they measured the temperature first in an open stroller and then in a stroller covered with a piece of muslin cloth .
After 7 minutes of measuring , the thermometer showed 85.82°F in an open stroller and 95.18°F in the covered one .
The temperature difference between the 2 strollers rose by about 10°F within just 7 minutes .
This is a reminder that we should be more careful and thoughtful when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sun .
Here are a few tips from experts that will help you feel more confident next time you go for a walk with your baby on a hot day : • Stay in the shade or use an umbrella to cover your baby .
• Use a stroller with a canopy and an opening in the back that can ensure the needed airflow .
• Check your child every 10-15 minutes and make sure they don ’ t feel hot .
The signs of overheating you should look out for can include @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sweating , feeling irritable — or conversely , lethargy .
Do you know parents who need to see this warning ?
Can you think of any other “ innocent ” things parents do that can possibly hurt their children ?
Let ’ s discuss it in the comments !

A loving parent always has their kids’ best interests at heart. But sometimes the things we do to make our children feel comfortable and safe can actually put them at risk. When we cover a baby’s stroller with a blanket in an attempt to shade them on a sunny day, we don’t always think of the consequences it can possibly lead to.
As it turns out, covering a baby’s stroller with cloth isn’t as innocent as it may seem, and here at Bright Side, we took a closer look at this problem.
Many of us see parents who cover their babies’ strollers with blankets or other pieces of cloth on sunny days, so what could possibly go wrong? Pediatricians found out that by covering a stroller with cloth (even if it’s thin), we can create a greenhouse effect, causing the child to feel uncomfortable and potentially lead them to overheat. It’s also hard to tell how your baby really feels because you can’t see them through the blanket or cloth.
The YouTube channel, Channel Mum, ran a test to check how dangerous this practice can really be. On a hot sunny day, they measured the temperature first in an open stroller and then in a stroller covered with a piece of muslin cloth. After 7 minutes of measuring, the thermometer showed 85.82°F in an open stroller and 95.18°F in the covered one. The temperature difference between the 2 strollers rose by about 10°F within just 7 minutes.
This is a reminder that we should be more careful and thoughtful when trying to protect our kids from the sun. Here are a few tips from experts that will help you feel more confident next time you go for a walk with your baby on a hot day: Stay in the shade or use an umbrella to cover your baby.
Use a stroller with a canopy and an opening in the back that can ensure the needed airflow.
Check your child every 10-15 minutes and make sure they don’t feel hot. The signs of overheating you should look out for can include changes in breathing, flushed cheeks, sweating, feeling irritable — or conversely, lethargy.
Do you know parents who need to see this warning? Can you think of any other “innocent” things parents do that can possibly hurt their children? Let’s discuss it in the comments!


brightside--2020-11-09--20 People Who Fell in Love With the Pets They Never Wanted

67 % of households in the US have a pet , but it turns out that not all of these people willingly got a pet .
For example , a dad who thought cats weren ’ t good for anything but now can ’ t stop taking selfies filled with joy .
Then a boyfriend who only liked big dogs , now lets his chihuahua nap on his shoulder .
Somewhere deep down , we just can ’ t say no to cute faces .
1 .
“ This is my dad who said he hates cats and my cat.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Duncan would be a ‘ weirdo ’ because he was born an only kitten.
” 3.
`` I was the one who didn ’ t want pets and still we decided to foster this guy , and my wife caught this moment of us together . ''
4 .
“ We can only have big dogs ... ” 5 .
“ He thought Mabel was ’ gross ’ when we first got her .
Now she sleeps with us so she ’ doesn ’ t get cold.
’ ” 7 .
“ Mr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ want a cat ’ around 30 seconds after I set her down.
” 9 .
’ ’ I hate cats , why do you want one ?
’ ’ 2 months later ... 10 .
“ No dogs in the house , ” he once said .
11 .
“ I don ’ t want a dog in this house.
” 12 .
“ There is nothing good about cats -my dad.
” 13 .
“ Until then , he didn ’ t want a cat.
” 14 .
“ Got Leeroy a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ didn ’ t want a cat and still tells friends she doesn ’ t like him .
Yeah ... ok. ” 15 .
“ My husband after not seeing him for almost 2 weeks .
Forget greeting the wife and children .
He missed his ‘ baby ’ !
” 16 .
“ I don ’ t like dogs .
I am just not a dog person.
” 17 .
“ I don ’ t want anything to do with a dog ” 18 .
“ Dad then : “ dogs are too @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he is my favorite ... he goes to the park with me every morning.
” 19 .
“ He was originally opposed to getting kittens .
“ Don ’ t move them !
They like sleeping on the bed !
” 20 .
“ Just to clarify , these are your cats !
I want nothing to do with them !
”

67% of households in the US have a pet, but it turns out that not all of these people willingly got a pet. For example, a dad who thought cats weren’t good for anything but now can’t stop taking selfies filled with joy. Then a boyfriend who only liked big dogs, now lets his chihuahua nap on his shoulder. Somewhere deep down, we just can’t say no to cute faces.
We at Bright Side found photos from people who shared them on the internet, as proof that everyone loves pets, even those who never wanted to have one in the first place.
1. “This is my dad who said he hates cats and my cat.”
2. “Cranky dad thought Duncan would be a ‘weirdo’ because he was born an only kitten.”
3. " I was the one who didn’t want pets and still we decided to foster this guy, and my wife caught this moment of us together."
4. “We can only have big dogs...”
5. “He thought Mabel was ’gross’ when we first got her. Now she sleeps with us so she ’doesn’t get cold.’”
6. “’I don’t like dogs...’ One year later.”
7. “Mr. ’I don’t even want a cat’ around 30 seconds after I set her down.”
8. “I’m not a bird person.”
9. ’’I hate cats, why do you want one?’’ 2 months later...
10. “No dogs in the house,” he once said.
11. “I don’t want a dog in this house.”
12. “There is nothing good about cats -my dad.”
13. “Until then, he didn’t want a cat.”
14. “Got Leeroy a couple of weeks back. My girlfriend didn’t want a cat and still tells friends she doesn’t like him. Yeah... ok.”
15. “My husband after not seeing him for almost 2 weeks. Forget greeting the wife and children. He missed his ‘baby’!”
16. “I don’t like dogs. I am just not a dog person.”
17. “I don’t want anything to do with a dog”
18. “Dad then: “dogs are too much responsibility.” Dad now: “he is my favorite...he goes to the park with me every morning.”
19. “He was originally opposed to getting kittens. “Don’t move them! They like sleeping on the bed!”
20. “Just to clarify, these are your cats! I want nothing to do with them!”


brightside--2020-11-09--A Mom Tells the Truth About Her Life in 20 Funny Comics, and It’s Far From Perfect

Alina Bilash is an artist from St. Petersburg , Russia .
She ’ s currently raising 2 children and knows @ @ @ @ @ with a child can be .
Since January , Alina has begun to show the @ @ @ @ @ from her point of view , in comics .
And if you ’ re a @ @ @ @ @ relate to them .

Alina Bilash is an artist from St. Petersburg, Russia. She’s currently raising 2 children and knows firsthand how interesting a day with a child can be. Since January, Alina has begun to show the brightest moments of motherhood, from her point of view, in comics. And if you’re a mom, you can definitely relate to them.


brightside--2020-11-09--18 Types of People We’re Better Off Keeping Our Distance From

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest We all know that humans are social beings who need communication .
That ’ s why throughout our lives , we try to find people close to us in spirit and proudly call them “ friends.
” But sometimes , it just so happens that our friends are actually not exactly who they pretended to be — and other times , we ourselves understand that we were mistaken about this so-called “ friendship.
” We at Bright Side are all for peace , love , friendship , and humor , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the form of sarcastic comics , the types of people who are hard to maintain friendships with .
We hope you ’ ll smile together with us and look through all the pics in the article .
They always choose the best moment for a call .
They share in your joy .
They ’ re the best at being compassionate .
They ’ re happy to help whenever possible .
They do everything correctly ( unlike you ) .
They know better than you where to find a soulmate .
They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ never ever boast .
They have outstanding knowledge of the world .
They can always lift your mood .
They ’ re always standing by your side .
They ’ re the thriftiest person in the world .
They repeat the same mistakes , over and over again .
They consider themselves a remarkable psychologist .
They always make their host feel good .

We all know that humans are social beings who need communication. That’s why throughout our lives, we try to find people close to us in spirit and proudly call them “friends.” But sometimes, it just so happens that our friends are actually not exactly who they pretended to be — and other times, we ourselves understand that we were mistaken about this so-called “friendship.”
We at Bright Side are all for peace, love, friendship, and humor, which is why we decided to show, in the form of sarcastic comics, the types of people who are hard to maintain friendships with. We hope you’ll smile together with us and look through all the pics in the article.
They always choose the best moment for a call.
They share in your joy.
They can’t stand formalities.
They’re the best at being compassionate.
They raise your self-esteem.
They’re happy to help whenever possible.
They do everything correctly (unlike you).
They know better than you where to find a soulmate.
They appreciate your work and time.
They never ever boast.
They have outstanding knowledge of the world.
They can always lift your mood.
They’re always standing by your side.
They’re the thriftiest person in the world.
They repeat the same mistakes, over and over again.
They consider themselves a remarkable psychologist.
They have highly developed empathy.
They always make their host feel good.


brightside--2020-11-07--8 Effortless Ways to Free Your Body From Stress and Pain

We at Bright Side care about the emotional and physical condition of our readers .
So , we have collected helpful exercises that will help you to both get rid of the physical pain caused by stress and prevent the stress in the first place .
What can you do to quickly get rid of physical pain ?
The practice of stimulating the specific zones of the legs and hands to relieve pain is called reflexology .
Scholars argue about the effectiveness of reflexology .
However , several studies confirm that reflexology helps in relieving body pain caused by stress @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the foot helps reveal chronic back pain even better than an ordinary massage .
Begin with dropping a bit of body oil onto your foot .
Then , start moving your thumbs from your heel to your toes , concentrating on the arch .
Move your thumbs repeatedly this way for several minutes .
Tension in the face is another symptom of stress .
It may show up as jaw pain , teeth grinding , lip trembling , or neck pain .
However , several easy massage techniques will help you to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Just like in the previous case , start the massage by dropping oil on your face .
2 .
Using your fingers and palms , massage your face , moving from the chin upward , and massage the cheekbones upward as well .
3 .
Make circular movements around your eyes , pulling your lower eyelid upward , and around the temples .
4 .
Squeeze your nose and move your fingers up and down .
5 .
Slightly tap the skin all over your face .
6 .
Massage your neck @ @ @ @ @ @ @ upward .
Aromatherapy is a treatment that uses natural flavorings to improve one ’ s physical and mental condition .
There are around a hundred essential oils used in aromatherapy and each has its own specific characteristics and benefits .
Below are our top 3 choices .
1 .
Valerian oil : has relaxing properties and is usually used to fight insomnia and nervous tensions .
2 .
Bergamot oil : fights sadness and grief and is very helpful during stress .
As a nice bonus , this oil also helps to get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Marjoram : is used during stress and anxiety and helps to relieve body pain and headaches .
Despite the type of essential oil you choose , the processes of applying it are the same : you may either inhale them directly from the bottle , use them during the massages described above ( Remember to always read the directions on the bottle before using any essential oil directly on your skin , because some of them may severely dry it out or have other negative side effects ) , or purchase a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ air .
An unexpected solution that may help you to relieve anxiety caused by stress is chewing gum .
Scholars conducted research and found the following : they divided 50 volunteers into 2 groups .
One group was asked to chew gum twice a day , while the other group was living their ordinary life and did not use the gum for that period .
After 2 weeks , the group that did chew gum showed a significant difference compared to the non-chewers .
Another tool you can use to relieve tension in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a few quick and easy steps will make you feel better .
1 .
Stretch the fingers and the palm out , making sure you feel the stretch all along your hand .
2 .
Squeeze the skin between your thumb and index finger and gently massage it , making circular movements .
3 .
Slide your thumb from the center of your palm to the base of each finger .
What can you do to prevent stress ?
The ABC model or the ABC technique is a part of something called Cognitive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ therapy that enables you to analyze and , as a result , control your emotional response to the events that have happened in your life .
ABC is an abbreviation : “ A ” stands for Activating Event ; “ B ” for Belief ; “ C ” for Consequence .
How to apply ?
Albert Ellis , the scholar who came up with this therapy , believed that our unrealistic interpretation of the event constructs a negative perception of it and affects our emotions .
Once you understand how your emotional response @ @ @ @ @ @ @ emotions , you can begin to control your behavioral and emotional response to the event .

Studies say that stress may cause around 50 negative health effects, affecting a person’s mental and physical condition. Each one of us feels sleepy, exhausted, and overly emotional for no reason from time to time. It turns out the reason might be stress.
We at Bright Side care about the emotional and physical condition of our readers. So, we have collected helpful exercises that will help you to both get rid of the physical pain caused by stress and prevent the stress in the first place.
What can you do to quickly get rid of physical pain?
1. Take a hot shower.
I had another very intense headache and nothing was working. So out of desperation, I turned the shower on and sat down in the tub. I just sat there with my head tilted up and let the stream of hot water hit my head and forehead. And OMG, it worked wonders! I stayed there for like 15 mins, and then my headache was completely gone! © Clockwrrk22 / Reddit A warm bath can help release endorphins, improve breathing, and even help blood sugar control and blood pressure. Additionally, an hour-long hot bath can burn up to 140 calories.
2. Use an ice cube.
You can relieve tooth pain with an ice cube. Begin by holding it on the same side of the body as your sore tooth. Then rub it in between your thumb and forefinger for 7 minutes or until it feels numb.
3. A foot massage for lower back pain
The practice of stimulating the specific zones of the legs and hands to relieve pain is called reflexology. Scholars argue about the effectiveness of reflexology. However, several studies confirm that reflexology helps in relieving body pain caused by stress.
Research shows that stimulating particular areas on the foot helps reveal chronic back pain even better than an ordinary massage. Massage process: Begin with dropping a bit of body oil onto your foot. Then start moving your thumbs from your heel to your toes, concentrating on the arch. Move your thumbs repeatedly this way for several minutes.
4. Face massage
Tension in the face is another symptom of stress. It may show up as jaw pain, teeth grinding, lip trembling, or neck pain. However, several easy massage techniques will help you to free your face from discomfort. Massage process: 1. Just like in the previous case, start the massage by dropping oil on your face. 2. Using your fingers and palms, massage your face, moving from the chin upward, and massage the cheekbones upward as well. 3. Make circular movements around your eyes, pulling your lower eyelid upward, and around the temples. 4. Squeeze your nose and move your fingers up and down. 5. Slightly tap the skin all over your face. 6. Massage your neck by moving your palms from the bottom upward.
5. Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy is a treatment that uses natural flavorings to improve one’s physical and mental condition. There are around a hundred essential oils used in aromatherapy and each has its own specific characteristics and benefits. Below are our top 3 choices. Top 3: 1. Valerian oil: has relaxing properties and is usually used to fight insomnia and nervous tensions. 2. Bergamot oil: fights sadness and grief and is very helpful during stress. As a nice bonus, this oil also helps to get rid of pimples and acne. 3. Marjoram: is used during stress and anxiety and helps to relieve body pain and headaches. How to use: Despite the type of essential oil you choose, the processes of applying it are the same: you may either inhale them directly from the bottle, use them during the massages described above (Remember to always read the directions on the bottle before using any essential oil directly on your skin, because some of them may severely dry it out or have other negative side effects), or purchase a diffuser that will spread oils through the air.
6. Chew some gum.
An unexpected solution that may help you to relieve anxiety caused by stress is chewing gum. Scholars conducted research and discovered something interesting. They divided 50 volunteers into 2 groups. One group was asked to chew gum twice a day, while the other group was told to live their lives like normal and not use gum during that period. After 2 weeks, the group that did chew gum showed a significant difference compared to the non-chewers.
7. Hand massage
Another tool you can use to relieve tension in the body is hand massage. Just a few quick and easy steps will make you feel better. Massage process: 1. Stretch the fingers and the palm out, making sure you feel the stretch all through your hand. 2. Squeeze the skin between your thumb and index finger and gently massage it, making circular movements. 3. Slide your thumb from the center of your palm to the base of each finger.
What can you do to prevent stress?
1. ABC Technique
The ABC model or the ABC technique is a part of something called Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. It is a psychological therapy that enables you to analyze and, as a result, control your emotional response to the events that have happened in your life. ABC is an abbreviation: “A” stands for Activating Event; “B” for Belief; “C” for Consequence. How to apply?
Albert Ellis, the scholar who came up with this therapy, believed that our unrealistic interpretation of the event constructs a negative perception of it and affects our emotions. Once you understand how your emotional response works and what exactly triggers your negative emotions, you can begin to control your behavioral and emotional response to the event.
2. Progressive muscle relaxation
For the physical effects of stress, you can use a technique called Progressive Muscle Relaxation. This technique helps to get rid of the tension caused by stress. Process: Music may help you to concentrate on the exercises better.
1. Breathe in and strain the first group of muscles for 4-10 seconds. 2. Breathe out and suddenly (not gradually) relax your body. Rest for 10-20 seconds. 3. When you’re done, count down from 5 to 1. Here is the full list of muscle groups you should stretch.
3. Breathing techniques
Breathing is essential during moments of stress. When we experience anxiety, we suddenly realize we are out of breath. To stop stress right when you experience it and relax after a stressful day, there are breathing techniques you can use. Process: 1. Breathe in through your nose as deeply as possible, without compromising your own comfort. Breathe slowly and count to 5 if that helps. It’s normal to not reach 5 from the very first attempt. 2. Breathe out through your mouth. 3. Repeat the process for 3-5 minutes.


brightside--2020-11-06--11 Ways to Massage a Baby and Why This Is Beneficial for Them

While improving a baby ’ s health , massage can also boost development and help to create a strong bond @ @ @ @ @ caregiver .
You don ’ t need any special equipment .
Just a few simple @ @ @ @ @ , and love will do the job !
We at Bright Side invite you and @ @ @ @ @ benefits of massage with us .
Here ’ s why massage is so important for @ @ @ @ @ caretaker Massage is not just an amazing way to express all the warm feelings you @ @ @ @ @ It enhances blood circulation , reduces the amount of stress hormones , and releases oxytocin @ @ @ @ @ helps to stimulate the nervous system , boosting brain development , and improving motor skills @ @ @ @ @ ’ s crucial to feel bonded with their little ones .
The first year of @ @ @ @ @ so it might help to avoid postnatal depression , since massage releases the hormone of @ @ @ @

While improving a baby ’s health , massage can also boost development and help to create a strong bond between the baby and their caregiver. You don’t need any special equipment. Just a few simple techniques, some free time, and love will do the job!
We at Bright Side invite you and your child to explore the benefits of massage with us.
Chest and stomach
Arms and legs
Back
Head and face
Here’s why massage is so important for both the baby and their caretaker
Massage is not just an amazing way to express all the warm feelings you have for your baby. It enhances blood circulation, reduces the amount of stress hormones, and releases oxytocin. Experts note that it helps to stimulate the nervous system, boosting brain development, and improving motor skills.
For mothers, it’s crucial to feel bonded with their little ones. The first year of motherhood can be tough, so it might help to avoid postnatal depression, since massage releases the hormone of love and happiness.


brightside--2020-11-10--9 Habits That Might Get You in Trouble Around the World

In Spain , when you don ’ t kiss someone on the cheek the first time you meet them , it ’ s considered rude .
This is an example of cultural etiquette , codes of behavior that change from one country to another .
In some places , culture shock can happen , but we can always adapt to the manners the natives follow so we don ’ t come off as rude or annoying .
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Eating with your hands in Chile In Chile , you ’ re better off eating without ever touching your food .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ hands to eat anything , even snacks like French fries .
That ’ s why they always have knife and fork ready for every meal .
2 .
Starting to eat before the eldest person at the table in Korea Respect for elders is very important in Korean culture .
Besides waiting for the elder person to start eating , you ’ re also expected to stay there until that person is finished .
Also , when anyone older offers you a drink , you must accept it by lifting your glass with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a fish in some parts of China It is very traditional for Chinese people to serve an entire fish as a meal ( on a plate ) .
But bear in mind that , in some parts of this country , you should eat it the way it is served .
Flipping over a fish is considered bad luck , and related to turning over a fishing boat .
4 .
Asking for extra cheese on your pizza in Italy Italy is known for its tasteful and delicious cuisine .
There , it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anything that doesn ’ t already come with the dish that was served .
So if you would like to add some parmesan on your pizza , but don ’ t want to displease the servers , you better do it when they ’ re not looking .
5 .
Entering a house with shoes on in Japan It is customary to leave your shoes at the entryway ( or “ genkan ” , as they say ) of a house , facing outward toward the door , before going in .
This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ besides keeping the house clean from mud-covered straw sandals or clogs , at that time , the rule also exists because only bare or stocking feet are allowed on the woven straw mat floors — which is where Japanese people sit , eat , and sleep .
6 .
Eating everything that ’ s on your plate in China 7 .
Not eating all of the food on your plate in India Unlike what we discussed previously about the customary Chinese rule , in India it is polite to finish your entire meal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on your plate as a sign of respect toward the food , which is considered sacred .
8 .
Nodding the “ usual ” way in Bulgaria Nodding is a bit different in Bulgaria where shaking the head left and right actually means “ yes ” and shaking it up and down means “ no.
” You better be careful when answering a question there with nonverbal communication .
Just for safety , you might want to stick with the words “ da ” , which means “ yes ” and “ ne @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Writing someone ’ s name in red in South Korea In South Korea , red is the color that means death , so they typically use it to mark someone who has passed away .
If you write a living person ’ s name in red , it is believed to bring bad luck .
Because of that , be sure to always bring a blue or black ink pen with you too .

In Spain, when you don’t kiss someone on the cheek the first time you meet them, it’s considered rude. This is an example of cultural etiquette, codes of behavior that change from one country to another. In some places, culture shock can happen, but we can always adapt to the manners the natives follow so we don’t come off as rude or annoying.
Bright Side has listed some unexpected rules that must be followed in different parts of the world, if you don’t want to face any unnecessary embarrassment.
1. Eating with your hands in Chile
In Chile, you’re better off eating without ever touching your food. Chileans consider it distasteful to use your hands to eat anything, even snacks like French fries. That’s why they always have knife and fork ready for every meal.
2. Starting to eat before the eldest person at the table in Korea
Respect for elders is very important in Korean culture. Besides waiting for the elder person to start eating, you’re also expected to stay there until that person is finished. Also, when anyone older offers you a drink, you must accept it by lifting your glass with both hands.
3. Flipping over a fish in some parts of China
It is very traditional for Chinese people to serve an entire fish as a meal (on a plate). But bear in mind that, in some parts of this country, you should eat it the way it is served. Flipping over a fish is considered bad luck, and related to turning over a fishing boat.
4. Asking for extra cheese on your pizza in Italy
Italy is known for its tasteful and delicious cuisine. There, it’s considered rude to ask for anything that doesn’t already come with the dish that was served. So if you would like to add some parmesan on your pizza, but don’t want to displease the servers, you better do it when they’re not looking.
5. Entering a house with shoes on in Japan
It is customary to leave your shoes at the entryway (or “genkan”, as they say) of a house, facing outward toward the door, before going in. This tradition comes from the Heian period and besides keeping the house clean from mud-covered straw sandals or clogs, at that time, the rule also exists because only bare or stocking feet are allowed on the woven straw mat floors — which is where Japanese people sit, eat, and sleep.
6. Eating everything that’s on your plate in China
In China, it has been long considered rude to clean your plate. It’s an indication that the host didn’t offer you enough food. But this custom has been changing with movements like ’Operation Empty Plate,’ which aims to reduce food waste.
7. Not eating all of the food on your plate in India
Unlike what we discussed previously about the customary Chinese rule, in India it is polite to finish your entire meal. You are expected to eat everything on your plate as a sign of respect toward the food, which is considered sacred.
8. Nodding the “usual” way in Bulgaria
Nodding is a bit different in Bulgaria where shaking the head left and right actually means “yes” and shaking it up and down means “no.” You better be careful when answering a question there with nonverbal communication. Just for safety, you might want to stick with the words “da”, which means “yes” and “ne”, which means no.
9. Writing someone’s name in red in South Korea
In South Korea, red is the color that means death, so they typically use it to mark someone who has passed away. If you write a living person’s name in red, it is believed to bring bad luck. Because of that, be sure to always bring a blue or black ink pen with you too.


brightside--2020-11-09--15 Hidden Messages Behind Celebrities’ Tattoos That Filled Us With Adoration

From teeny-tiny dots to massive ink artwork — when it comes to tattoos , most celebrities don ’ t hesitate to decorate their bodies .
Some of them are done as a tribute to their loved ones , while others serve as powerful reminders to go through tough days and never surrender .
And , without a doubt , knowing the stories and circumstances behind their creations can make their inks look 10 times more beautiful .
If Lily gets a tattoo , then you can be sure there will be a special interpretation behind it .
On her foot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ string of words in the form of a stem : “ The nature of this flower is to bloom.
” She had it done after the shooting of the film Love , Rosie .
According to her , the message it hides is as follows : “ There ’ s a single petal falling off to symbolize that I may look delicate , but I ’ m as strong as a rose.
” Rihanna is a big fan of meaningful tattoos , and this one piece of art on her body is no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ failure .
Always a lesson ” under her right clavicle .
The text is written backward , and according to her , it ’ s done this way so she can read it in the mirror .
“ It ’ s basically saying that it ’ s OK to make a mistake .
Just don ’ t make them twice , ” she said in an interview .
Sophie has a lot of small and very elegant tattoos all over her body .
And this time , she decided to express her feelings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ — a simple “ G ” on her pinky finger .
To her , her dear grandfather is her hero .
Justin loves getting different peculiar tattoos all over his body , and this one is no exception .
Even though it ’ s written in a messy font , it serves as a reminder to him .
“ I look back at a lot of things in my life , mistakes , insecurities , and although I have felt I ’ ve wasted a lot of time , it also makes me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ me personally , I want to work every day to be BETTER AT 70 , ” explained the singer .
A tiny , almost unnoticeable tattoo appeared on Kendall ’ s finger .
Even though it ’ s just a white dot , it hides a powerful message .
Her tattoo artist , JonBoy , explains : “ To her , it ’ s the little things that matter.
” However , it was done in a way that is hard to see for one more reason : Kendall didn ’ t want @ @ @ @ @ @ @ modeling career .
In honor of her mother , Carrie Fisher , the actress got a matching tattoo to Carrie ’ s , on what would have been her 61st birthday .
The minimalistic galaxy theme with moon , planets , and stars was inked on her ankle , in almost the same spot where her mother had it .
The actor got a small but very detailed tattoo in loving memory of his good friend Nick Cordero .
He did it the following month after Nick died from fighting an illness .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ dancing in a suit , very similar to one he wore in Bullets over Broadway , a jukebox musical , where they both had roles .
Gaga ’ s bicep tattoo features a quote in German from Letters to a Young Poet .
It was written by her favorite poet Rainer Maria Rilke , whose philosophy of solitude she finds particularly poignant .
She says that solitude is “ something you marry , as an artist .
When you are an artist , your solitude is a lonely place that you embrace.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this : “ In the deepest hour of the night , confess to yourself that you would die if you were forbidden to write .
And look deep into your heart where it spreads its roots , the answer , and ask yourself , must I write ?
” David has a lot of tattoos all over his body dedicated to his wife and children .
With all of them , he has a very tender and understanding relationship .
Sometimes , he even lets them become the designers of his new tattoos @ @ @ @ @ @ @ collection .
Kylie is very close with her maternal grandmother , Mary Jo Shannon .
She decided to express her warm feelings to her in a tattoo of her name .
Like her other tattoos , it ’ s done in a symbolic red color and in her grandfather ’ s handwriting .
In loving memory of her father , Michael Jackson , Paris got the world “ Bad ” tattooed on her hand .
The artwork was done in red and in exactly the same font that appeared on Michael ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
This sweet tattoo that was done on her wrist in a catchy font is dedicated to her 2 daughters , Olive and Frankie .
It was a spontaneous decision to get this tattoo , as she just walked into a tattoo shop and asked if someone was available to do it for her .
She commented on this experience as , “ Getting a great little lifetime note on my arm.
” In 2019 Demi Lovato got herself a tattoo of her late great-grandmother , “ Mimaw.
” It ’ s based @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what makes the situation extra touching is that at the moment that she got this tattoo , the actress was 26 years old , the same age as her grandmother in the photo .
“ You at 26 on my arm while I ’ m 26 , and forever .
I love you more.
” Lovato commented .
Kelly is a huge supporter of the LGBTQ+ movement and diligently works on raising awareness of discrimination within this community .
After the Orlando nightclub shooting , she got a rather painful in many senses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ head — the word “ Solidarity.
” With it , Kelly turns to everyone : “ Together , we have the strength and powerful harmony .
The tragedy in Orlando devastated me and reminded me that every moment of our lives is precious .
”

From teeny-tiny dots to massive ink artwork — when it comes to tattoos, most celebrities don’t hesitate to decorate their bodies. Some of them are done as a tribute to their loved ones, while others serve as powerful reminders to go through tough days and never surrender. And, without a doubt, knowing the stories and circumstances behind their creations can make their inks look 10 times more beautiful.
Bright Side just loves these 15 tattoos and can’t wait to tell you their meanings. Time to get your favorite drink and enjoy!
1. Lily Collins
If Lily gets a tattoo, then you can be sure there will be a special interpretation behind it. On her foot, she has a rose with a string of words in the form of a stem: “The nature of this flower is to bloom.” She had it done after the shooting of the film Love, Rosie. According to her, the message it hides is as follows: “There’s a single petal falling off to symbolize that I may look delicate, but I’m as strong as a rose.”
2. Rihanna
Rihanna is a big fan of meaningful tattoos, and this one piece of art on her body is no exception. She got “Never a failure. Always a lesson” under her right clavicle. The text is written backward, and according to her, it’s done this way so she can read it in the mirror. “It’s basically saying that it’s OK to make a mistake. Just don’t make them twice,” she said in an interview.
3. Sophie Turner
Sophie has a lot of small and very elegant tattoos all over her body. And this time, she decided to express her feelings toward her grandfather with another minimalistic tattoo — a simple “G” on her pinky finger. To her, her dear grandfather is her hero.
4. Justin Bieber
Justin loves getting different peculiar tattoos all over his body, and this one is no exception. Even though it’s written in a messy font, it serves as a reminder to him. “I look back at a lot of things in my life, mistakes, insecurities, and although I have felt I’ve wasted a lot of time, it also makes me want to be better faster! For me personally, I want to work every day to be BETTER AT 70,” explained the singer.
5. Kendall Jenner
A tiny, almost unnoticeable tattoo appeared on Kendall’s finger. Even though it’s just a white dot, it hides a powerful message. Her tattoo artist, JonBoy, explains: “To her, it’s the little things that matter.” However, it was done in a way that is hard to see for one more reason: Kendall didn’t want it to have an impact on her modeling career.
6. Billie Lourd
In honor of her mother, Carrie Fisher, the actress got a matching tattoo to Carrie’s, on what would have been her 61st birthday. The minimalistic galaxy theme with moon, planets, and stars was inked on her ankle, in almost the same spot where her mother had it.
7. Zach Braff
The actor got a small but very detailed tattoo in loving memory of his good friend Nick Cordero. He did it the following month after Nick died from fighting an illness. The tattoo features Zach’s friend dancing in a suit, very similar to one he wore in Bullets over Broadway, a jukebox musical, where they both had roles.
8. Lady Gaga
Gaga’s bicep tattoo features a quote in German from Letters to a Young Poet. It was written by her favorite poet Rainer Maria Rilke, whose philosophy of solitude she finds particularly poignant. She says that solitude is “something you marry, as an artist. When you are an artist, your solitude is a lonely place that you embrace.”
The quote’s translation sounds like this: “In the deepest hour of the night, confess to yourself that you would die if you were forbidden to write. And look deep into your heart where it spreads its roots, the answer, and ask yourself, must I write?”
9. David Beckham
David has a lot of tattoos all over his body dedicated to his wife and children. With all of them, he has a very tender and understanding relationship. Sometimes, he even lets them become the designers of his new tattoos that he happily adds to his tattoo collection.
10. Emma Watson
Emma is a true activist and doesn’t hesitate to support meaningful movements that help to change the world into a better place. She even got herself a tattoo that shows her participation in the #TimesUp movement. This movement focuses on supporting women in overcoming workplace inequality.
11. Kylie Jenner
Kylie is very close with her maternal grandmother, Mary Jo Shannon. She decided to express her warm feelings to her in a tattoo of her name. Like her other tattoos, it’s done in a symbolic red color and in her grandfather’s handwriting.
12. Paris Jackson
In loving memory of her father, Michael Jackson, Paris got the world “Bad” tattooed on her hand. The artwork was done in red and in exactly the same font that appeared on Michael’s album that was released back in 1987.
13. Drew Barrymore
This sweet tattoo that was done on her wrist in a catchy font is dedicated to her 2 daughters, Olive and Frankie. It was a spontaneous decision to get this tattoo, as she just walked into a tattoo shop and asked if someone was available to do it for her. She commented on this experience as, “Getting a great little lifetime note on my arm.”
14. Demi Lovato
In 2019 Demi Lovato got herself a tattoo of her late great-grandmother, “Mimaw.” It’s based on a photograph of her, and what makes the situation extra touching is that at the moment that she got this tattoo, the actress was 26 years old, the same age as her grandmother in the photo. “You at 26 on my arm while I’m 26, and forever. I love you more.” Lovato commented.
15. Kelly Osbourne
Kelly is a huge supporter of the LGBTQ+ movement and diligently works on raising awareness of discrimination within this community. After the Orlando nightclub shooting, she got a rather painful in many senses tattoo inked on the side of her head — the word “Solidarity.” With it, Kelly turns to everyone: “Together, we have the strength and powerful harmony. The tragedy in Orlando devastated me and reminded me that every moment of our lives is precious.”


brightside--2020-11-09--I Am Just a Straight, Happily Married Guy Who Loves Wearing High Heels and Skirts as My Daily Wardro

I Am Just a Straight, Happily Married Guy Who Loves Wearing High Heels and Skirts as My Daily Wardrobe

High heels were first made for men and they started wearing them back in the 10th century , historians say .
In our era , some men have gone back to wearing high heels , and heels on men have even worked their way into pop-culture .
Recently , a 61-year-old engineer from Germany , Mark Bryan , started wearing high heels with skirts to his office and as his normal everyday outfits .
His looks give people a push to ditch stereotypes and to never be afraid to wear whatever they want .
Here at Bright Side , we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ off on his page , and we ’ d love for you to find out more about this man and his story .
Heels and skirts are more than just fashion attributes for this man .
Mark Bryan , a robotics engineer and a father-of-3 , is an ordinary man at first glance .
He ’ s normally busy with his work and family duties .
But recently , he ’ s created a stir on the internet and created a following of about 200,000 on Instagram by sharing his exquisite looks , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dad stuff.
” He started to radically change his wardrobe habits 4 years ago .
His daily outfits now consist of red pumps , plaid miniskirts , and suede boots , which Bryan combines with midi and mini pencil skirts .
While sharing his daily looks , he speaks out about how his clothing preferences are just as normal as anything else that he does .
His outfits make him feel empowered and more confident .
He prefers skirts to dresses , because , as he says , skirts allow him to combine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ waist and neutrally-gendered below the waist .
To him , it ’ s all about clothes having no gender .
He said that with ordinary “ male ” trousers , people don ’ t really have many options for outfit variety , but with skirts , there are a wide range of colors and styles , and this is what makes him feel good about himself when wearing his outfits .
His wife and kids share his views and mission .
When he first spoke to his children about his outfits , he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s nothing sexual in his way of building up his daily wardrobe and that it ’ s not about their dad being gay .
His daughter is now one of his most devoted fans and she dreams of being able to borrow some pairs of her dad ’ s shoes .
Mark has quickly learned how to deal with the public response .
He has experienced a lot of harsh comments and negativity about his fashion experiments .
However , a lot of men at work and in public places confess that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s able to carry on a really manly conversation and who acts masculine .
If people start asking him about his sexuality , he always asks them if they ’ d be this interested in it if he wore pants .
Though these questions can make him short-tempered , in the long run , he confesses that people around don ’ t really care that much about other people ’ s outfits .

High heels were first made for men and they started wearing them back in the 10th century, historians say. In our era, some men have gone back to wearing high heels, and heels on men have even worked their way into pop-culture. Recently, a 61-year-old engineer from Germany, Mark Bryan, started wearing high heels with skirts to his office and as his normal everyday outfits. His looks give people a push to ditch stereotypes and to never be afraid to wear whatever they want.
Here at Bright Side, we did love the looks that Mark shows off on his page, and we’d love for you to find out more about this man and his story.
Heels and skirts are more than just fashion attributes for this man.
Mark Bryan, a robotics engineer and a father-of-3, is an ordinary man at first glance. He’s normally busy with his work and family duties. But recently, he’s created a stir on the internet and created a following of about 200,000 on Instagram by sharing his exquisite looks, which are far from the ordinary “dad stuff.”
He started to radically change his wardrobe habits 4 years ago. His daily outfits now consist of red pumps, plaid miniskirts, and suede boots, which Bryan combines with midi and mini pencil skirts. While sharing his daily looks, he speaks out about how his clothing preferences are just as normal as anything else that he does.
His outfits make him feel empowered and more confident.
He prefers skirts to dresses, because, as he says, skirts allow him to combine looks and make them masculine-looking above the waist and neutrally-gendered below the waist. To him, it’s all about clothes having no gender. He said that with ordinary “male” trousers, people don’t really have many options for outfit variety, but with skirts, there are a wide range of colors and styles, and this is what makes him feel good about himself when wearing his outfits.
His wife and kids share his views and mission.
When he first spoke to his children about his outfits, he tried to explain to them that there’s nothing sexual in his way of building up his daily wardrobe and that it’s not about their dad being gay. His daughter is now one of his most devoted fans and she dreams of being able to borrow some pairs of her dad’s shoes.
His wife has always been supportive and she’s even helped him choose his outfits. As he says, his current style is inspired by Meghan Markle’s Rachel.
Mark has quickly learned how to deal with the public response.
He has experienced a lot of harsh comments and negativity about his fashion experiments. However, a lot of men at work and in public places confess that Mark is a normal guy, who’s able to carry on a really manly conversation and who acts masculine. If people start asking him about his sexuality, he always asks them if they’d be this interested in it if he wore pants. Though these questions can make him short-tempered, in the long run, he confesses that people around don’t really care that much about other people’s outfits.


brightside--2020-11-09--20+ People That Decluttered Their Homes and Shared Their Before and After Photos

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest “ From a clothing mountain to neatly ordered drawers , and room to grow .
Finally , a wardrobe where every last item sparks joy !
” “ It took a while , but my embroidery yarn sparks so much joy now !
” “ 11 trash bags full of donations later , and I can finally say that my closet and everything in it sparks joy.
” '' I ’ m finding joy by organizing and decluttering my pantry . ''
“ My sister asked for help with her linen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ great job.
” “ Old book-ends keep my shirts tidy as I approach laundry day and my drawer gets emptier.
” “ Before and after !
I only cried 4,543 times during this process.
” “ I converted my clutter graveyard into my bedroom !
” “ From an episode of Hoarders to an episode of Tidying Up !
I ’ m so proud of this one !
” “ The place that has been , ‘ I ’ ll just drop it there for a minute ’ for 24 years is finally @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ m really happy with the results.
” “ My pantry .
I ’ ve been wanting to achieve this sparkling pantry for years !
Finally !
” “ My husband ’ s magazines vs The articles he kept them for ” “ I decluttered my junk-magnet kitchen unit and created a tea and coffee station.
” “ My jewelry before and after !
My jewelry now brings me joy and I can see it all !
” “ I finished clothes and it feels so good !
I thought I liked everything @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 5 bags instead !
” “ I didn ’ t capture it , but 6 bags of trash are gone !
” Bonus : Open bookshelves are an excellent way to show everyone what you really love .

Organizing your closet, decluttering your kitchen cabinets, or cleaning your bathroom are not the easiest tasks. But it looks so nice and feels so good when your shelves are only filled with the proper things.
At Bright Side, we decided to figure out how internet users cope with this problem. And we were really impressed with their before/after photos. As a bonus, you’ll find the cutest way to use open bookshelves.
“From a clothing mountain to neatly ordered drawers, and room to grow. Finally, a wardrobe where every last item sparks joy!”
“It took a while, but my embroidery yarn sparks so much joy now!”
“11 trash bags full of donations later, and I can finally say that my closet and everything in it sparks joy.”
" I’m finding joy by organizing and decluttering my pantry."
“My sister asked for help with her linen closet and I think we did a great job.”
“Old book-ends keep my shirts tidy as I approach laundry day and my drawer gets emptier.”
“Before and after! I only cried 4,543 times during this process.”
“I converted my clutter graveyard into my bedroom!”
“From an episode of Hoarders to an episode of Tidying Up! I’m so proud of this one!”
“The place that has been, ‘I’ll just drop it there for a minute’ for 24 years is finally clear and tidy!”
“My kitchen is officially gorgeous.”
“I’m really happy with the results.”
“My pantry. I’ve been wanting to achieve this sparkling pantry for years! Finally!”
“My husband’s magazines vs The articles he kept them for”
“I decluttered my junk-magnet kitchen unit and created a tea and coffee station.”
“This is my before/after.”
“I did my desk drawers.”
“My jewelry before and after! My jewelry now brings me joy and I can see it all!”
“I finished clothes and it feels so good! I thought I liked everything I had, but said goodbye to 5 bags instead!”
“I didn’t capture it, but 6 bags of trash are gone!”
“Clothes-tidying complete. 10 garbage bags later”
Bonus: Open bookshelves are an excellent way to show everyone what you really love.


brightside--2020-11-09--20+ People Whose Pets Will Remember Their Visits to the Vet Forever

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Veterinarians have a very difficult time — their patients are nimble , they bite , and they have claws .
Moreover , they themselves can ’ t say what bothers them .
And their personalities are a separate problem , since even their owners don ’ t always get along with them .
However , despite all the difficulties , good doctors selflessly help , and even save , our 4-legged friends every day .
“ Took the kittens to the vet today .
The peace and quiet didn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dogs , kittens , and all kinds of animals at the vet ’ s office !
She is a great little receptionist !
” “ For the first time in years , the animal shelter has adopted out all their dogs and the kennels are empty.
” “ Our good boy alerted my wife and I that his sister was having a medical emergency.
” “ The vet handed me a printed copy of my poodle ’ s photo from her medical file.
” “ Going home from the clinic .
Don ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He is thrilled.
” “ This weekend , thanks to our specialists , 4 beautiful Yorkshire Terriers were born.
” “ My friends and I saved a baby ringtail possum !
Here she is with the vet.
” “ This is Teo .
He ran away 40 minutes before the vet visit and came back 15 minutes after I decided to not go there.
” “ The vet sent us this photo this morning .
I can ’ t wait to pick up our kid tomorrow.
” “ She underwent surgery , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cone in the proper size.
” “ They both chose the same hiding place at the vet.
” “ What is this ‘ vet ’ place ?
I don ’ t like it and I want to go home.
” Edna seems to love going to the vet .
“ My sister is a vet .
She sends me pictures of her ‘ clients ’ sometimes.
” “ My sister took my cat to the clinic for shots and sent me the pictures.
” “ Zoe ’ s primary concern at the vet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” “ Smiling Archie at his first vet appointment ” “ Spatune making sure we know how displeased he is with the fact that he was brought to the vet.
” “ Working at a vet clinic has its perks .
For example , this pocket full of cuteness.
” “ McGuffin goes to the vet.
” “ We had to shave my little gentleman ’ s legs .
And we ended up giving him these boots with fur .
”

Veterinarians have a very difficult time — their patients are nimble, they bite, and they have claws. Moreover, they themselves can’t say what bothers them. And their personalities are a separate problem, since even their owners don’t always get along with them. However, despite all the difficulties, good doctors selflessly help, and even save, our 4-legged friends every day.
We at Bright Side hope that you’ll only meet kind and positive veterinarians in your life. Just like the people from our compilation.
“Took the kittens to the vet today. The peace and quiet didn’t last long.”
“This baby greets dogs, kittens, and all kinds of animals at the vet’s office! She is a great little receptionist!”
“For the first time in years, the animal shelter has adopted out all their dogs and the kennels are empty.”
“Our good boy alerted my wife and I that his sister was having a medical emergency.”
“She was rushed to the vet clinic and is doing well now. And he earned a certificate.”
Flap your ears and fly high.
“The vet handed me a printed copy of my poodle’s photo from her medical file.”
“Going home from the clinic. Don’t let his face fool you. He is thrilled.”
“This weekend, thanks to our specialists, 4 beautiful Yorkshire Terriers were born.”
“My friends and I saved a baby ringtail possum! Here she is with the vet.”
“My cat may have ‘mild’ vet anxiety.”
“This is Teo. He ran away 40 minutes before the vet visit and came back 15 minutes after I decided to not go there.”
We tried to make him come to us with treats and toys, but he was just looking at us from my neighbor’s backyard. I’m sure he would’ve shown us some obscene gestures if he could. He also loves boxes. © UncreativePieceOf / reddit
“The vet sent us this photo this morning. I can’t wait to pick up our kid tomorrow.”
“Hello, my surgery went well! See you tomorrow! Rocco”
“She underwent surgery, but the vet didn’t have a cone in the proper size.”
“They both chose the same hiding place at the vet.”
“What is this ‘vet’ place? I don’t like it and I want to go home.”
Edna seems to love going to the vet.
“My sister is a vet. She sends me pictures of her ‘clients’ sometimes.”
“My sister took my cat to the clinic for shots and sent me the pictures.”
“Zoe’s primary concern at the vet was this pic of a random cat.”
“Smiling Archie at his first vet appointment”
“Spatune making sure we know how displeased he is with the fact that he was brought to the vet.”
“Working at a vet clinic has its perks. For example, this pocket full of cuteness.”
“McGuffin goes to the vet.”
“We had to shave my little gentleman’s legs. And we ended up giving him these boots with fur.”