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find out which ghibli character you are!

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things that don’t last forever: 

waking up without a reason to get out of bed

feeling extremely tired and unmotivated 

stressful things like exams

having no close friends or people to talk to

disliking yourself or your body

feelings after a heartbreak or failure

all the bad things you’re going through

you’re going to be okay. things will pass and time heals everything. keep going and doing your best ♡

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“Boys, let’s just try not to expose our secret identities every other week. That’s all.” | a social media au

In which Bruce Wayne asks a question he never gets an answer to 

P.S. Being a furry is valid, and you shouldn’t be ashamed of it! I’m sorry if someone got offended by the joke, it was sincerely not my intention. 

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to all y’all graduating, finishing a semester, thinking about starting school, leaving school, looking for a job, working, resting, improving, or trying every day to do whatever you can to be the person you want to be… I’m so proud of you, and I hope you are proud of yourself. it hasn’t been easy, but here you are, and you’re doing so good. I love you, keep it up, I know you can do this

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315 | Compilation of some of my favorite October posts 🍂

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An old spread and some washi samples on my sticker book.

instagram: applefroyo youtube: applefroyo journal

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As I told you guys, I needed to finish my vision board and I hoped I would do it last Friday, but it was my birthday week and, suddenly, I was so busy! It's all good, I am finishing it now.

Also, I decided to use keys in my planner instead of just risking my tasks.

I am excited for this year now (I wasn't before). Let's have a great 2020!!!

(20 . jan . 2020)

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How to set up a (very) simple planner

With the recent onslaught of trends like bullet journals and beautiful planners, it can be easy to forget that it all boils down to the same thing as a to-do list. In fact, the idea behind the bullet journal is to . There is nothing wrong with beautiful planners and bullet journal spreads which are always lovely to see and appreciate. Here are some easy steps to setting up a planner:

1. Pick a book that you will write in. I’m the kind of person who can’t bear to write in beautiful notebooks (even if I’m trying not to hoard them that much), preferring simple exercise books instead. The important thing is to pick something that you will be comfortable to write in, whether it be an embossed journal or a stapled stack of scrap paper.

2. Bring your planner with you wherever you go. This is also important to remember. There may be many things that you will have to record or remember throughout the day. It will be a safer option for you to always have your planner at hand instead of relying on your memory to write things down later.

3. Write down the date at the top of your list. To make sure you don’t get confused over the many things you will have to do, write down the date every day at the top of the page (or to save space, at the top of your list).

4. Write down your tasks as soon as you get them. Have anything you need to remember? As soon as you get to know what it is, make a note of it in your planner. I’d suggest a simple checklist that you can tick off as soon as you finish a task.

5. Have a few symbols for different tasks. If you have an event or a meeting, you could put an exclamation mark by its side instead of a checkbox so you would be able to tell at first glance that it is an event and not to be confused with a task.

6. Make notes starting from the back of the book. If for whatever reason you need to jot down a couple of things that would be too lengthy for your simple checklist, simply flip to the back of your planner and start writing there. Remember to put down a date and if possible a title for easier reference.

An important thing to remember is that your planner needs a loose structure (loose so that everything doesn’t feel rigid and unwelcoming), but there should be a structure of sorts; where you make your lists, where you write your notes, where you put other reminders of other sorts... It’s all to ensure that everything doesn’t become too messy or complicated!

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https://www.instagram.com/p/BqcHgARlXP9/

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10 Things I Wish I Knew Before University

You are going to feel like dropping out. I would say to stick it out for the first year and sit for finals. If you get a good grade for your finals, that could really give your confidence a boost and motivate you to keep going. And then, if you still feel like dropping out or changing majors, you should do as much research as possible.

Feeling pressured to do more things. During my first year, I said yes to everything–even things that I didn’t feel like doing. I felt like if I didn’t, I’d be missing out on something really important or fun. FOMO, basically. However, more often than not, I wasn’t missing much and these opportunities will arise again very soon.

Buying too many unnecessary things. I bought so many stationery and notebooks before I started uni in hopes that they would motivate me to study. I ended up not using even half of them my first year. At least, I’d be set for supplies until I graduate.

Revising in uni is not the same as revising in high school. I used to think I could study last minute for a test, like I did in high school. I learned the hard way that that wasn’t the case at all. Now, I review the topics after every lecture. The key is to keep up because all those lectures are going to pile up really fast.

Past papers are your new best friend. I find that professors have their favourite questions that they like to give out. During finals, they might even use the same exact questions as they did in tests!

Failing/Getting a low grade in a test isn’t going to ruin your life. I once got so caught up on that one test. But luckily during finals, I snapped out of it and just tried my best. My final grade wasn’t too bad. You live and you learn.

Wear whatever you want (as long as it doesn’t get you in trouble). When I wear a hoodie and sweatpants, I get comments that I look like I just rolled out of bed (which I did, duh). And when I have really nice makeup on and do my hair, I’m trying to impress someone. I think people just like to run their mouth and it’s nothing personal, so you shouldn’t care what they say anyway. 

Keep in touch with friends outside your university. It can really come in handy during times when you really have to vent about someone in your classes. They can also help you keep grounded and have a different perspective.

You don’t have to love the library. I’m the kind of girl who studies lying on her stomach on the bed with papers and books surrounding me and my cat stepping on them occasionally. I think the library is too quiet and public for me. And if you’re the same way and prefer the cafe or elsewhere, then that’s okay too. The goal here is that you get your studying done.

Stay healthy. Whenever it’s near finals, I would abandon every other responsibility except studying. I would stop eating healthy and quit exercising, all in the name of making time to study. But they should go hand-in-hand with studying and not one or the other. I find that the better I take care of myself, the better my grades are. You should also get enough sleep–this, I never fail to do.

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i miss 1990 when i didn’t exist

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recording the dates of my books

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01.04.20 / It’s the beginning of a new month. I’m using this day to rearrange my study. It’s long overdue for a clean up anyway. Plus, organization and a revamped study space is always a motivational boost! 

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30/10/19

my entire day has just been construction drawings.

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20/04/2020 I am studying for exams that will be taking place at some point in the future (who knows when). The whole situation feels incredibly odd, but I think it's the best to stay on top of things at the moment!

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Essay writing and cat naps