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I know that putting my thoughts out there isn't relevant, but I'm doing this for myself, and if it helps anyone out there, then that'd be awesome...

For those who have been through rough paths, who feel like there's nothing left to hold on to, who feel like they've lost everything they had and truly want to give up... please keep going. It's hypocritical from me to say it, because I feel like giving up all the time. I feel like I simply can't take it anymore, like other people would be better without my presence... but even if I tend to relapse every single day, drowning in my own thoughts, I really want to encourage you to keep going. I don't know if it's foolish to think that there's still hope, that we all are going to find what we're looking for, even after feeling like we had found it and it suddenly disappeared, even if our hearts have been brutally broken to the point where it feels better to simply shut it down... I don't know where life is going to take us, but if I'm capable of making at least one person smile throughout the day, then so be it. Healing takes a long time for some. I know it does for me, and I constantly end up shattering myself trying to come to terms with my past, but I must understand that life keeps going. Please, keep going folks. I hope we all get to find ourselves during those difficult times life throws at us.

Lots of love ♡

-Mel

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In honor of my 5th semester in a row of all A’s (hell yeah boiiiii) I’m going to make this post. I don’t know how I did it because I am honestly so lazy.

Grades are reflective of your work ethic and your ability to strategize, not your intelligence.

Be real with yourself. Are you sure you are ready to commit to perfect grades? Are you ready to work, day in and day out, when it sucks and classes are boring and hard? Are you ready to feel satisfied for all of the hard work you put in? If the answer is yes, congratulations. You are on your way to becoming a straight-A student.

Prioritize classes. Not every class requires the same amount of work, and you should find out the hardest classes early on in the semester. These will take the most time, and you will have to spend extra time and effort to get a good grade. When choosing classes, make sure you will be able to handle them. Make sure you will be able to ace all of them, at the same time. That being said, don’t shy away from hard classes. You have to challenge yourself. Take a few AP’s. They are worth it.

Make friends with teachers/professors, especially the ones that teach hard subjects. I am very close with my chemistry professor, and this has proved invaluable because I am able to get free tutoring, as well as a great recommendation letter for college apps.

Have other goals. You need to do something that is not studying to keep you productive. I would highly recommend joining a sports team or club. I exercise (usually running and weightlifting) at least 2 hours a day, usually more. Playing 2 sports made me more healthy, social, and productive. Running calms me down, and weightlifting makes me feel strong. Do whatever makes you feel good, as long as it’s healthy.

Learn to manage time well. How do I play 2 sports, get straight A’s, have a studyblr, and have time to spare? The answer is that I take care of myself well. I go to bed at 10:30 or 11 each night so I can get 7 ish hours of sleep. I do homework during lunch or in class so I don’t do it at home.

Slack off. Yep. I said it. I complete assignments strategically, spending the most time on things worth the most points. Things that will only take a few minutes can occasionally be done in class right before the teacher is collecting homework. I have done this all too often. That being said, small assignments really do add up so make sure you do an acceptable job and turn them in on time.

Turn something in. It is ok to sometimes slack off in quality, but if something is due, you better turn something in. Something is better than nothing. Getting extensions on assignments for no reason will make the teacher think you are lazy, or don’t care about their class. Every single essay and worksheet does not have to be your best work, but make sure you fill the basic assignment requirements, and it should be enough. 

Extra. Credit. Some classes don’t offer this, but if they do, just freaking do it man. Knowing you can miss an assignment because you did extra credit earlier is the best feeling, especially when doing that assignment would have meant losing sleep. 

Plan (sort of). I have a bullet journal where I write important assignments down. As I said, there are some assignments not worth your time that you can half-ass. The ones I write down are the ones I need to do well. If you write down every. last. assignment. you will burn out and stop planning altogether. 

Sometimes, go above and beyond. You know that subject you really like? With an awesome teacher? Spend time on it. Make your project extra beautiful, and read ahead in the textbook. Watch video lectures online, and maybe even make a studyblr post about it. Your extra work might not be turned in for credit, but it will make you feel a whole lot more knowledgeable on the subject. Do this for classes you hate, too. Maybe it’s not as bad as you think it is. The extra effort might allow you to see the beauty in a subject you used to despise. 

Be real with yourself (again). This past semester, I had a B+ for a few months in a subject I really love. I wasn’t mad, and I didn’t stress about it, because, honestly? It doesn’t really matter. Eventually I brought the grade up again, but it would be fine to me either way. 

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I needed this.

Do your thing!

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So, I kinda did another thing...

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i think the saddest, most traumatising part about the stampede is mufasa’s reaction to scar saying ‘long live the king’ 

not only does he realise that he’s about to be murdered—knowing mufasa that’s probably the least of his concern—but he’s just realised it’s all a trap. the fate of the kingdom now relies on a tyrant. his brother finally got what he always wanted. and worst of all? his son is still alive. he knows simba’s still alive because he got him onto the perch before he tried to get himself to safety.

mufasa knew scar was going after simba next, and he couldn’t save him.

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On the Spanish version of the movie: Lightning: Hey Cal! Turn off your blinker! Cal: (Checks if it's on) Hey it isn't- HEY YOU... TURN OFF YOUR JOKES! >:c Bobby: Great answer Cal!

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Sally had them too, but hers were less noticeable! Oh, and right when Lightning helped The King, Sally was tearing up!

I never noticed until watching it on a laptop screen, that when Lightning is saying goodbye to Sally + the town he has huge tears welling up 😞

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I had no idea that the notes app allowed you to draw. Time to get used to it! I can't get over how adorable Lightning is, by the way. 

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I got a tip for your coloring! Always color in one stroke. One direction. And if you chose one, keep it in that direction throughout the entire drawing. It makes it look polished and nice ^^ (also, I really love your Lightning drawing! It looks fabulous!)

Thank you so much for the advice! I really appreciate it! :’) I will definitely keep that in mind next time I decide to color something, as I’m still trying to get used to the app and all that stuff. I hope you have a great day! :D

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https://www.instagram.com/pbuddhaproject/

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We can spend our lives letting the world tell us who we are … Or we can decide for ourselves.

Chuck Palahniuk (via psych2go)

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Proud papa moment from the credits. I loved working on this one! Hopefully I’ll add Cruz later on. 😄

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So I did a thing… I hate coloring, and it’s the very first time I use my iPad for something like this, but it was pretty interesting! 😄

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Oh just a comic of Doc being adorably jealous.