#I keep procrastinating doing that because I'm afraid to be annoying and finding the right words is hard

[astralhope]

An interesting difference in the manga compared to the anime is that Astral is more expressive from the start. In the anime, Astral had more time to learn about emotions and he became more expressive with time, while in the manga (that is shorter than the anime), he is like that since the duel against Shark:

And I love this. It's a little change for the duel (that plays the same as the anime), but a big change for Astral as character, letting us see how he would have reacted to certain things if he were more emotional and expressive from the start.

(I love both versions, I just think it's very interesting how the anime and manga are different even at the start, where they were very similar until the duel against Kaito. And I'm also very happy to see more Astral's expressions)

[restinslices]

Could u write earthrealm guys with a vampire reader? And like sometimes she feeds on them 👀

*asks for vampire requests* *proceeds to procrastinate*

Johnny Cage 

Honestly it'd probably take him awhile to grasp how serious the situation is 

It's not that he wouldn't believe you, but he'd probably think you're joking at first 

Says something like “yeah and I'm a werewolf”

You insist that you're serious and something about the tone of your voice makes him realize you're being truthful 

He saw that crazy shit in Outworld so it's not completely unreasonable 

He's kinda jealous though 

You're gonna be young and hot forever? And you have powers? Sounds like bullshit to him 

He probably asks questions that have to do with your age and how long you've been alive 

I think he would weirdly find you drinking from him kinda hot, especially depending on when and where you drink from him 

Drinking from him shuts him up for awhile since he's all dazed, so it'd be understandable if you drank from him a lot 

I don't even think he'd cover up the marks. He treats him as if they're hickies 

He's probably told the other champions too because his mouth is big 

And knowing Johnny, he's thinking of all the movies you could be in since people love vampires 

Also knowing Johnny, if you can compel people, he'd use that for his benefit 

If all you have to do is say a couple words and his debt is forgiven, then he's definitely using that 

He sees how many pros there are and asks to be turned 

The thing is though, he's only looking at the pros

You have to continuously remind him of the cons but it goes in one ear and out the other 

He will not let it go at all. You don't have to turn him right away, but if you don't give him a specific date for when he'd be turned, he'd become insufferable 

Becomes Bella Swan lowkey-

Kenshi Takahashi

Probably also thinks you're joking 

Once it's clear you're not though, y'all can lowkey be a power couple 

Imagine it for a second 

You both cutting through the Yakuza and restoring his clan 

You being a vampire makes it a lot easier. He's fighting, you're eating. It's going great 

He's not too bothered by the whole vampire thing. There's a few quirks that may throw him off, but overall it's ok 

When it comes to feeding off him, uhhhh… he's a bit shaky about it 

I think that's a valid reaction too

You'd ask and he'd be like “um… do you have to?”

He'd occasionally offer you his wrist 

Otherwise he'd prefer if you didn't unless it's necessary 

Why do I get this vibe? I couldn't tell you 

I don't even think he'd really want to be a vampire 

It's not that he doesn't wanna be one. He just doesn't think about it 

He could be tempted if you said his eyes would heal and he'd have his normal vision back but that could depend on the day 

His sight is already restored but pretending to be blind may get annoying. Who knows

I still don’t understand how his sight works now. I gotta rewatch a play through

Being a vampire has its main perk which is living forever but idk if he’d want that. I can see Kenshi being someone who is both afraid of death but also is comforted by all life having a solid ending

Maybe his thoughts will change

I really don't think he'd be too bothered by you being a vampire though. Just don't make a mess on his carpet 

I think you having the ability to defend yourself would weirdly comfort him 

Not having to watch over you and make sure you're ok all the time is something he'd appreciate 

You're literally eating the opponents. This seems like a great deal 

Kung Lao

I wanna start this off by saying Kung Lao is the type of petty bitch to get mad at you and hold garlic to keep you away 

And he'll be in such shock if you walk over and slap it out his hand

You'll just be staring at each other in silence 

Kung Lao probably tests all sort of vampire myths on you 

“Get out the house then try and come back in” “Why?” “You can't come in if I don't invite you, right?” “This is our house though” “I don't get your point”

Prays over water then throws it at you 

Idek if Kung Lao is religious so idk why he thought that would work 

“Can I stake you through the heart?” “I'm gonna throw you out the window”

Puts a mirror in front of your face to see if you have a reflection. He’s upset either way

If you do, he’s like “wow. Another lie”

If you don’t he’s wondering how you manage to look decent still

It honestly can become obnoxious and I think he'd have the tendency to act as if he knows more about vampires than you 

Because surely all the movies he watched had to be somewhat right 

If you’re like a Twilight vampire and sparkle, he’s never letting you live it down

You can’t control this but he would find it comical. Out of all the vampires you’re similar to Edward Cullen?

When it comes to drinking from him, uhhh I don't really get a certain vibe 

Idk if he'd be down or against it. Maybe it depends on the day 

On the topic of feeding, I don't think he'd like seeing you eat people 

He knows it happens but doesn't wanna see you chomping on someone. It makes his skin crawl 

Overall, is he kinda obnoxious? Yeah. But he could've tried to kill you so a win is a win ig

As a side note, idk if he'd be interested in becoming a vampire 

It’s a thing he gotta weigh. On one hand he’d be in his best shape for the rest of his life. On the other hand he doesn’t wanna deal with all the inconveniences

Raiden

He might be somewhat uncomfortable 

He doesn't think you'll harm him but he probably doesn't want you to eat others in front of him 

What evidence do I have for this? None. 

It's just what makes sense in my brain 

He asks a lot of questions though. A lot of them are cliche based but that's ok 

“So… Garlic?” “It smells funny but that's about it”

I could see him forgetting honestly. He won't be really involved when it comes to feeding. Like he won't help lure people or be around you when you're feeding from someone and since he doesn't see that, it just slips his mind 

Especially if you're one of those vampires that look normal until you're aggravated or feeding 

He's only reminded by almost killing you. He pulls the curtains back on a very sunny day and is like “oh shit” when you scream 

When it comes to feeding from him… no❤

Idk why but I just don't think he'd be down unless you were dying 

He doesn't like how it hurts and how dazed he feels after. Find someone else to do it 

And it’s kinda awkward. He’s just standing there as you’re sipping him like a juice box

Probably isn't really interested in becoming a vampire 

Him and Liu Kang are probably the least interested but for different reasons 

Raiden just doesn't particularly care about the whole living forever thing. Maybe that's because he's young so he's not worried about dying but that's just how he views it 

I think him and Kung Lao are the youngest in the group so they probably have the “I’m young so I’m not worried about anything!” mindset

Can he be killed still? Yeah. But so can vampires. It’s just harder. He’s at an age where he’s not thinking about old age

Plus the negative side effects push him away even further. I don't see him as the type to be totally ok with having to drink blood all the time and look out for hunters 

You can be a vampire and not hurt innocent people but it’s harder I would assume. And if he didn’t drink from humans he’d be hunting down animals and idk if he’d really like biting animals either

There’s blood bags but now he gotta be a thief? It’s a no for right now

Liu Kang

He knew 

I'm not saying Liu Kang watches every single person born intensely but he probably saw it 

Here's how it'd go;

A) He saw you be turned when he was watching humanity 

B) He picked up on the evidence 

C) You were a vampire in the previous timeline and either he didn't change it, or he knew there was a chance it'd happen again 

If the situation was like C, then he wouldn't really be weirded out by certain vampire things, like feeding

He'd be similar to Raiden in the sense that he's not the type to help lure people towards you 

Your food. Your responsibility 

As long as you're not feeding from totally innocent people, then I think he wouldn't have a problem 

If you were drinking from kids or a civilian that's super nice and helpful, then he'd have a problem 

He might suggest animals ngl 

Feeding from him? It's another situation where I don't know if he'd be for or against that 

He probably won't be as dazed as the others since he's a god and whatnot but who is tryna get bit all the time?

In the same breath though, I can see him offering his wrist if you were thirsty and there wasn't good prey around 

So maybe it depends on circumstances 

No if there’s plenty of options around. Yes if it’s a bit dry around

Like Kenshi, he's glad you have the power to defend yourself. Chaos, violence and smoke follows this man so you gotta be a fighter 

He doesn't know how he feels about you eating the competition but whatever 

And don't even bother offering to turn him. He's already a god. What more does he need?

It'd be way more negative for him. He has strength, powers and combat skills. Now he has the need for blood, has to avoid sunlight and whatever other bullshit vampires gotta deal with?

Hard pass 

He'll just watch and live through you 

[shespeaksinsongs]

May I have a ship 🍄 for HP of golden trio era? Preferably male, thank you 💞

𝗕𝗔𝗦𝗜𝗖𝗦 + 𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘

I'm 19, Southeast Asian with Spanish descent, Libra, ENFJ-A/ENFJ-T, Neutral Good, Ravenclaw, and a Bi Pan Genderfluid girl using the pronouns She/Her or He/Him. A friend of mine told me that I (kinda) look like Marinette from 𝗠𝗶𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗟𝗮𝗱𝘆𝗯𝘂𝗴, Musa from 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝘅 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯, and Alexandra Trese from 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲 (a Netflix animated series), but the exception is I'm short (5'1.2") plus sized Southeast Asian woman with Spanish descent that has messy/wavy brunette medium hair, chocolate brown eyes, oriental skin and a small beauty mark on the forehead. My sense of fashion is in between emo and boyish plus korean glam.

𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗬

Distant, quiet, and shy at first cause' I dunno how to initiate a conversation, but a total opposite if I open up---friendly, ambivert, witty, laughing loudly on a daily basis, talkative, eats a lot, awkward, daydreamer (I got embarrassed from knocking at the door even I'm inside the classroom 😂), EXTREMELY CLUMSY (mostly tends to get bruises from bumping and being careless to my belongings), secretly likes affection, easily overwhelmed, prone to melt over wholesomeness, flusters on compliments, lightly blushes on cheesy banters, eager to share what I know (especially about Catholic Church---my past teacher joked that I'll become a saint because of it 🤣), oftenly speaks full of sarcasm with a lowkey crackhead energy citing meme references, and talented girl who can be your no.1 supporter and unashamed to be true to myself. In terms of leadership, I only educate and guide than being a prefect (I might take the role seriously), will lift my group when there's lacking/incompleteness. About doing projects in school, I become too extra and prepared for efforts, but I'll forget the process in the end.

People thought I'm a demure self-effacing woman that looks "immaculate" or "one of a kind," (due to my protective parents, a reason why I've never been in a relationship) but the truth is, I'm eloquent, warm-hearted, willig to help, kind, intelligent, supportive, nice, creative, enthusiastic, laid-back, determined, tough, competitive, and feisty outside, but a real softie that can be childish and dramatic that cries so easily (but will enlightened real quick by smallest things that makes me smile) filled with doubts, frustrations, and insecurities with fear of failure that pushes off the limits to to please everyone because they might get dissappointed from expectations, yet I still managed to be stronger than ever, even it's a slow burn process. I can be intimidating, sassy, and a douchebag if I receive ends. Immature, headstrong, perfectionist, demanding, hesitant, jumpy, very indecisive, overthinker, quick-tempered, sensitive, and anxious (no joke, my nervousness makes me think worse scenario will arrive). Though can be procrastinator and arrogant, I raised as a religious 𝖺𝗇𝖽 diplomatic person, willing to fight what I believe (including my dreams and what's important to me) and what is right. In addition, I have a habit of staying up late and doing sign of the cross to ease nervousness.

Blunt but the loudest idiotic feeling-brokenhearted and bitter friend in the group who fangirl a lot, swears like sailor, will call out on people that we loathe, will crack up over your stupid antics before helping, vent out everything I despise (having a bad day, toxicity, poorly written soap operas, how am unlucky when it comes to love life) and bring gossips, but a hopeless romantic who tends to banter with sarcasms or pick up lines as an endearment (but gets grumpy if I received sappy or offensive one), Still generous and concerned person in a subtle way.

𝗘𝗫𝗧𝗥𝗔 𝗜𝗡𝗙𝗢

My hobbies are singing, drawing, roleplaying, listening to music, chatting/browsing on social media, conceptualizing, writing, and reading some stuffs. I'll include making corniest jokes/puns, sleeping, and dancing when nobody's around or walking like a model if I feel so bold (even I'm terrible at both xD). I also used to learn Italian language a bit. Lastly, my best assets are smile, eyes, personality, singing voice, artistic skills, writings, intelligence, and oratorical skills...so I can consider myself as a singer, artist, orator, and a top student who's a former campus ministry member (choir member, psalm singer, and reader) and in coming college freshman. Currently learning how to cook and have so many interests, to the point I don't know what I'm into because of my dreams to become a popular Filipino YouTuber, a novelist, and being part of a successful chorale...I also consider joining pageants too once the pandemic ends, but maybe.

okay. this was a tough one, but i finally settled on fred and george. i think you'd be best with fred weasley by a CLOSE SECOND to george.

you mentioned that you're into banter and pick-up lines as endearment - and i think that is so fred weasley. george strikes me as the softer, sweeter, twin, who is more likely to be dominated, but i think you and fred having an equally dominant personality would make for an interesting relationship! additionally, the secretly likes affection thing would go smoothly with fred. i think fred is a more "quality time" and "acts of service" kind of guy, but affection is never rejected for him, and he quite enjoys it! the hobbies you mentioned seem like things he might love to do, or encourage you to do! it even gave me a good idea for a fic, which i think i will be releasing tomorrow if i can. will tag you, of course. head-strong, sassy, and being quick-tempered would keep fred on his toes, and i think that's one of his favorite things about you. he'd love that he's always on the edge with you. he doesn't know where he's going, but he doesn't mind. i think fred really likes someone who's not afraid to let themselves get out there, and you pursuing your dreams so fearlessly, along with your passions, makes for a pretty good match to me. besides that, i think fred would definitely try to dig beneath the surface, or the "demure" demeanor you give off. based on your description of yourself, i think he would find somebody worth being with.

he would definitely see you in the hallways and pretend not to know you sometimes, hitting on you as if you weren't already together. i think he most definitely thinks it's both cute and scary when you're angry, seeing as your height and personality clash (in a good way, dw). teases you for being clumsy, but he thinks it's cute. aside from the normal nicknames, he probably calls you "my pretty witch", or "my smart baby ravenclaw". he likes head pats, and uses you as an elbow rest to annoy you sometimes. i think he would also think you're stunning. like he would almost worship you and your entire body. gives you kisses on the beauty mark on your forehead a lot, especially if you're cuddling. he almost can't resist. loves your style and tries to copy it, but decides that it's reserved for you in his mind, so he goes back to his normal style, admiring all your different outfits. stays up late with you on nights you can't sleep or don't want to. starts cursing a lot after he met you. he gets into the habit, and every conversation with you is a swearing mess. gives you kisses on the cheeks randomly to see how off-guard he can catch you and see how flustered you get. LOVES when you blush. it's his favorite thing about you.

<3 thank you so much for your submission.

[apenapaperandadoofus]

Okay, first of all, hi!

I don't know if you remember me but I while ago I sent an ask after you ranted saying good qualities about you (and also I said that I'm latina too so I love your posts about Jumin being 'adopted' by a familia latina)

And honestly? This time I can relate with what you said so much! I'm also a med student so I know that's stressful enough, and we kind of have less time to try and be independent.

But also I'm super duper afraid of growing up, so I don't really have much skills and I sometimes feel like I'm a bother because of that. And sometimes I stay in my own world or I'm too idealistic and then I realize reality sucks and I can't do anything about it and it sometimes sucks to live here(? (I mean the world not only latinoamérica lol)

And I'm not one of the best students, and sometimes I feel like I just can't start studying or I can't be productive or organized and I keep procrastinating and I feel bad because my parents are paying for this shit, and in some group proyects I feel like I'm going to make the rest fail (even when I know it's not true) (and I also think I may have adhd but I don't have like extra money rn)

So, what I'm trying to say is

1)you're not alone

2)if you were talking to me, would you tell me that, since I relate to you sm, we're both failures?

No.

We aren't, okay? Sometimes we struggle, we weren't taught the skills to survive, things are hard and sadly we're not in a magic world and we will not find a portal to Porthaven.

And I'm sorry you don't think you're special. Even if it's weir to say cause I also don't think I am, i do think YOU ARE. If you want a methaphor, you're being like Sophie. You have magic in yourself, but you don't realize it yet. You're just believing what everyone else told you to believe.

Yes, you may not be Howl, the 'chosen one' or Stephen Hawkins, but let me tell you we also aren't them. And most of us will never be famous because we did something important.

Your blog is cool. Your writings are cool. You're struggling but also you keep going on. Those may be things that many other people has, but the way you use them is different, and no one is like you. So breath for a moment and take some time. And remember we don't think you're annoying, or a failure, or anything like that. Thank you so much for existing, and I hope your feel more motivated soon

Aw god, hey.

Well how do I start? Uhm, this was so sweet and nice and just. God. I just had to take a moment because I couldn't help but cry. Thank you so much. Truly.

I'm so sad i can't properly express the gratitude I feel towards you right now.

I can really relate to being idealistic and then just...being disappointed. Everytime I read something like HMC I just think maybe, just maybe, it could happen. And I know it's a bit stupid and childish, but i truly can't help but want to be part of a different world...

I think you're special too! I mean look, you just sent the sweetest message in the world, and to be honest it made me feel a bit better. Thank you. I'm sure you're making lots of people smile by being here.

I'm so sorry I can't express my thanks enough.

Right now everything is really hard. And it sucks to feel like this because I feel like i shouldn't...i mean there are people with worse situations, and I feel like such a brat for being like this....i know i have things to look forward to but all I feel is sad, empty.

It's pretty tough. It's been a really tough week. I will try my best to keep my head high though.

Thank you again. You're really an amazing person, and I love you so goddamn much alright? You're amazing, and hey, you have magic in you too. Thank you so much you beautiful person. Thank you. 💕💕💕💕

[fanciful-follies]

hello this is likely not the kind of question you usually get but i'm a tiny baby who is getting scared of his future and i was just wondering if you had any advice regarding The Unholy Trio™ (SAT, ACT, and college applications)?

Unfortunately I can’t give any suggestions on the SAT (I never took it) but I’ll do my best to give some advice on the other two.

ACT: Okay. This test. Is stupid. Stupid, but manageable. It’s stupid because of how its structured, I hated the small, timed portions. The thing about the ACT is that, sure, it tests your basic knowledge, but it’s really testing how well you can take tests.

If I’m remembering it correctly, you’re supposed to be able to answer each question in like, 30 seconds or a minute. So don’t get caught up in the questions. Big breaths before each one, and read what the question is asking. If you know the answer right away, awesome!!! If you’re struggling with a question, try eliminating a few of the answer options. Always go back to the question/passage to see if you can find any context clues. AND REMEMBER that there is not a penalty for wrong answers or an omitted answer, BUT there is always a chance your guess is going to be right, so tbh ALWAYS put down an answer even if it is a complete guess. You never know. 

Look up what sort of questions are usually asked/the format. I think it’s usually something like19 analogies * 19 sentence completion * 40 reading comprehension * 35 math multiple-choices * 15 quantitative comparisons * 10 student-produced responses (but look that up I’m not sure). 

Also, there are a bunch of practice tests either in practice ACT booklets or online, take those!!! I remember doing that and it really helped. Practice finish in the allotted time you’ll have and keep track of what you have the most trouble with. Then study those aspects. AND remember that you can take the ACT more than once. So messing up the first time? Don’t let it stress you out too much. (I know there are ones in April and June, and more the next school year if you have time to take it then)

And okay, I know this is the worst test advice, but just don’t let it get to you too much. Study for it, but don’t let it consume every minute of your thoughts. The night before it? Honestly just overlook a few things but then relax. There’s not much more you can learn the night before that you haven’t already. So watch a movie, read a book, hang out with friends. Then get some sleep (and okay yes eat a big breakfast that test is long and annoying and you’ll need energy and not a hungry stomach)

College applications are…stressful…and confusing. So my first tip is if you have someone you can ask to help you out, do that. Luckily my parents had gone through the process with my two siblings before me, so they were a big help. But if you don’t have that, try a school counselor, it’s sort of their job, so I would hope yours could help you out. Still no luck with that, maybe a trusted teacher. 

The biggest tip is don’t procrastinate on them. For real. Start early. Email/mail them in early. I waited too long for some of mine and man oh man, scrambling to get them in was not fun. Plus emailing them in early honestly means your application will be looked at more closely. On the actual deadline day, admissions will be getting so many applications that yours could get lost in them/not looked at as closely.

And if you can, go visit the campus of the colleges you’re applying to. Set up an interview, too. I know that sounds scary, and it will feel scary and awkward, but it makes them remember you. It’ll give you a little boost in their consideration. They want to see that you’re enthusiastic about the college. 

The essay you write is also tough. Obviously you want to stick out, but it’s hard to pick a topic that doesn’t seem like every other college application essay out there. I did mine on the book/movie Matilda and how that really affected and inspired me as a child, pushing me to read/write while also remembering it’s okay to be the quiet kid. Try to find something personal that had an affect on you. And tbh embellish it. It’s okay to add some flare to it.

Other than that the other stuff is technical details. Follow the instructions of the applications, make sure you have access to your high school transcripts, re-read everything, make copies of stuff just in case, etc. 

I know all of this is overwhelming and just seems like so much and like it will never end, but you’re going to get through it! Like I barely remember doing it now, it’s all kind of a distant and hazy memory. But you’re going to do it, and parts of it will suck, but you will do it and you will beat it and you will do everything you need to do and come out of it feeling pretty darn awesome because hell yeah, you got through a few of the most frustrating processes ever.

So just stay focused, stay organizes, and don’t be afraid of having the occasional freak out. Let the freak outs happen. It can be good for you.

[anything-advice-blog]

I am finding it hard to motivate myself and I'm getting really scared because I'm at my last year of uni and here, your final grade is on the things you do last year. I have had two assignments that I messed up. I'm so mad at myself because I thought I'ld get myself together this year because if I want a shot at medical school. I have the will to want to do well, I don't go out and I usually start assignments in time. What usually happens is that I get stuck and then I start procastinate.

Hi there!

Work ethic is extremelyimportant, that’s a given, but always try not to force yourself into a corner.Constantly give yourself a break, and take time to breathe for as long as youneed. It’s never considered an excuse to give yourself some time to recuperate.

I would recommend totake as many electives as possible. Many graduate schools/ studies tend to lookat strict marks, not really caring about what kind of subjects they are. So bytaking electives you’re basically boosting your current GPA. This also givesyou leeway to make mistakes in your main classes if you get overwhelmed.

Talk to your school’sguidance or advisory team. If you constantly go to them for advice, many tendto end up on yours side. By having them by your side has perks especially sincethey know people from graduate schools.

Get to know your Profs.Marks may be the main point, but many scouters now, are looking for peoplepersons. If you have a good reputation and relationship with many Profs, it notonly shows that you are able to respond well to authority, you are able tobuild relationships with your future co-workers. Teacher recommendations areimportant now more than ever. Also, if you’re especially close with specificteachers they can help you know potential internship or volunteer places toapply and can recommend you. Get their attention by being attentive and activein class, as well as regularly going to their office hours. Contrary to belief,Profs love it when students have initiative, so don’t be afraid to stop by andsay hi or ask questions.

Remember, now that youknow you’re procrastinating, now is the perfect time since you’re feelingdesperate and motivated. You still have time. First plan of action is to takestudying and work ethic to the next level. I understand the procrastinationmonster. Hell on earth if you ask me. It’s annoying, but force yourself and sityourself down in some place where you know you’ll work. Find you environmentwhere you’re most productive first (and when you begin to focus more and moreyou can ease your way to other environments) these places are usually whenthere’s no odors, and no noise, except maybe white noise (Some people can’tstand silence) I prefer university libraries. You are surrounded by motivatedstudents, so if you don’t study you don’t feel comfortable, so basically it’slike productive conformity. You really get in your zone. If you’re the type wholikes music since empty silence is too much for you, try the Mozart effect.This effect only works on some subjects. If its copying notes, or English,music can be a good background calming effect, but if it’s something calculative,it’s best to keep your full attention. Make sure your music has no lyrics (ormaybe if you can focus, another language so you don’t really understand, butthis is not recommended) since this makes you have a split brain effect. Ipersonally, love to listen to music box or instrumental music when I study. My favoritechannel on YouTube in which I use to study a lot is Relaxing Music Project. Ifyou’re interested, you can check it out here.

Time yourself. Set up astrict schedule for yourself so you feel in control. Mark it down to the T.study blogs on Tumblr have fantastic printables where you’re able to mark yourday on paper or for your studies and follow that schedule. Also time how much you study. Studiesshow that students are more like to retain information as they spread out theirstudying. Daily review is better than cramming. Studying well for 30 minutesand then taking a 5 minute break will greatly boost memory skills. For myself, Itweaked it a bit to studying for one hour, and a 10-15 minute break dependingon how I feel. I used a timer I googled and from there, it will beep to signalwhen I start or end my break. Change the time to whatever suits you. Duringthat break, you can do whatever. I tend to close my eyes and take a little nap.Did you know that with 15 minutes of a short nap, you retain more informationand also it will allow you to focus for the next 2-4 hours? So whatever you do,do in stride. However, be wary that you will have to be flexible. Life happens,so we can’t plan everything. Be serious about it, however don’t be too hard onyourself if you momentarily step out of plan. Speaking of Tumblr blogs, followother studyblrs if you like to give yourself some motivation.

Procrastinating is allabout the starting point. It’s hard to get around to actually doing it, butonce you start it gets progressively easier to get into it. Remember that ithappens to the best of us. Motivation quotes can help some, and others prefer areward system that they set up for themselves (if I do this, then I get to havesomething I enjoy etc.).

Give yourself some spaceto breathe from school. Uni is hard. No one ever expects anything to come easyin university. After all, in our generation onward, society continues to wantmore from us than we can actually give. The marks and the stakes just keepgetting higher. You’re not lazy, its people expecting too much. Your stress isn’thelping you out either. Give yourself a regular sleep schedule, and eatregularly. Give yourself brain food, and review daily instead of cramming. Easiersaid than done agreed, but if you’re able to do it, it’s all worth it.

Finally, remember thatas unlikely as it seems right now, you literally have all the time in theworld. You just started your life. Don’t stress out too much. Favourite quoteof mine that I will forever and eternally keep saying is “this too shall pass”stress, schoolwork, university will all pass in time. Try to immerse yourselfin the moment and don’t think about the past and future too much. Live in the momentand do your best for now. If you’re able to achieve this, everything else willfall into place. So what if you don’t get into med school this year? Does itmake any difference if you get in a different year? Everyone has a differentjourney. Some may have different paths to take. It may be rocky for you now,but soon it will be smooth sailing in another time of your life. Just rememberthat since it’s your life, you have the right to go with the flow and enjoyyour life. Opportunities will always come knocking to those who work for it.

Good luck! You can doit!

Sorry this was so long0.0

~Ella ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ