The Unstartled Steppes of Dream

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I am Ashley.
This is my personal blog. If you want just marine biology, go here.
I love the world; I really don't like people.
I balance all this animosity towards the human race with being an almost always kind and gentle being to all creatures.
I'm highly introverted and nature is my primary escape from humanity.
Creepy-crawly-slimy things are my favorites. Dinosaurs are fantastic.
Future marine biologist; presently an amateur entomologist, ichthyologist, artist, biologist, and writer.
Literature, video game, and music connoisseur.
I'm so full of passion for the world that it hurts.
I think a lot, I laugh a lot, I love a lot.
Almost none of the photos are mine and only some of the drawings are mine.
Listen in.

bakeddd:

peanut butter ice cream sammies (vegan, gluten-free)
click here for recipe

bakeddd:

peanut butter ice cream sammies (vegan, gluten-free)

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"We can tell our children that school is important until we’re blue in the face, they’re not stupid. They see the loudest applause is for the kids on the field. They know teachers are paid poorly and don’t drive fancy cars. They know people plan Super Bowl parties but mock the National Spelling Bee. In other words, they see the hypocrisy, and we can’t expect society to correct itself. If we want to have any lasting influence on the way our kids approach education — the way future generations approach education — then we have to grab our pom-poms and paint our faces and celebrate intellectual curiosity with the same vigor we do their athletic achievements."
— 1 day ago with 30278 notes
#excellent 

cjwhiteshizzle:

My close friend brought me this Giant Polyphemus moth today at work in a cheese it box, i opened the box BAM 100+ eggs. IM SO FUCKING EXCITED!!!! ima keep you guys updated. 

(via fyeahcutebugs)

— 1 day ago with 995 notes
#insect  #so darn cute 

neaq:

Just learned it’s World Turtle Day. Now this is a holiday we can really get behind! Here are some turtle pics to help you celebrate.

Photos: Myrtle returns to the Giant Ocean Tank, rescued endangered sea turtle from this season’s record stranding year, baby red-bellied cooter getting a head start

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