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Caption by Joe Six-Pack, original art by American artist Hilda Terry (1914-2006).

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The only posts I’ve seen about the scene where Martin refused to make the cop a Watcher in TMA 185 were criticizing him for it or treated it like a sign of moral decay so throwing a “thank you Martin that was great” post bc I’m too fried to write meta

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no more coming out, if u cant tell im gay from the everything abt me u dont deserve to know

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January is the soft glow of the snow reflecting the brightness from the streetlights at 3am, with you perched upon your bed with only the dim twinkle of your bedside lamp. It's mornings that look like evenings but slightly sadder, as if the skies know they were meant to be more.

January is stacks of old books piled up with careful abandon in that cardboard box you found in the attic, waiting to be sold at that bookstore by the old subway station. A sign of new thoughts threatening to take over, a thirst for new stories– or perhaps, old stories that are new to you.

January is your favorite olive sweater scrunched up by the crease of your black trousers, waiting for you to tie up you old worn out sneakers' laces, knowing fully that the snow will destroy them.

January is stealing a sip of hot chocolate from your friends little white mug, while they empty their treasure chest of stories from when they were away. Their voice is loud, still crisp clear in the static hums of the dining commons by the library.

January is a shy moon, glowing with definite structure, but still looking so blurred in the bright winter sky.

January is clasiping the silver of your necklace, the one with an absurd amount of stars engraved upon it, forming a constellation with no name.

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imagine being a normal citizen of arendelle. you’re just minding your goddamn business when the queen plunges your kingdom into eternal winter, very nearly killing you. she then somehow recovers from that absolute PR nightmare by building a cool ice rink. then three years later you’re forced to evacuate because that bitch decided to Awaken The Spirits of the Enchanted Forest and you almost die AGAIN when the kingdom almost floods– but wait, she saves the day! so it’s Fine!

then she hands the kingdom over to her normal well-adjusted sister and peaces out to the scandinavian wilderness to become a full-time forest cryptid. she can occasionally be spotted riding her magical water horse across the sea like lesbian jesus. you have no idea what the fuck just happened. you’re just trying to sell some lutefisk. how do you explain this to your children

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To all the students who have...

-Skipped over a question

-Misread an instruction 

-had a mindblank

-studied the wrong chapter 

-wrote the right answer in the wrong order 

-wrote the right answer then changed it 

-made an acronym and forgot what it meant 

-spent way too much time studying a single topic that BARELY was mentioned 

-switched a something somehwere  

-forgotten a formula

-forgotten part of a formula 

-missed a negative sign 

-or a decimal point 

-spent too much time on one question 

-forgot to go to the bathroom before the test began

-left their calculator at home

-didn't get enough sleep the night before 

-wasted how many minutes panicking mid exam 

-feel like they could have done better

You're not dumb. You're not a failure. Carelessness is caused by many things: lack of experience or practice, lack of time, sometimes pressure or fatigue. If you truly were dumb, you wouldn't call them careless, becuase If you truly were dumb, you wouldn't even know how to fix the mistakes you made.

 The worst thing you can do for yourself is believe you aren't able to do it when you've come so close. 

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A close friend of mine asked me how I take efficient notes for my AP classes. It took me all of high school to figure it out, but I did it. Here’s how I did it:

+For History Classes

If your class is like mine and you have to read a chapter from a textbook or some other source the day before a lesson, I suggest that you read the chapter out loud. It sounds weird, but if you read it out loud, it goes by faster and it’s easier to become acquainted with the content. If you’re able to read it to a sibling, a parent or a classmate, even better. They’ll ask questions if they’re not completely bored out of their minds and you’ll have to explain the content. There’s research that says that if you teach someone what you’ve learn, it stays in your memory.

After you read the chapter out loud, look at the end of the chapter. There’s usually questions to answer or a vocabulary list. Do the work if you have enough time to. This is great additional work because it really tests your understanding. You can answer it your head or write it down on a piece of paper. 

Doing those two steps before you actually take notes helps you streamline your notes. They’ll become concise. I used to transcribe the entire book when I was a freshman and a sophomore, but junior year I realized that it was a waste of time. Now, if I can’t fit my notes within 2-3 pages if the chapter is like 20 pages long, I know I’m doing something wrong. Reckon, I do ignore lines on ruled paper, though.

Make your notes interactive and fun. Have some sticky notes in there or charts. I like making t-charts. Alternate color schemes so important words stick in your head.

Make flashcards. Just do it. If you do it for every chapter, you can use them to review for any exams you may have. I like to format my cards like this: word on the front, on the back I would have the definition, the significance, two words that remind me of the vocab term and the time period. 

+For English Classes

For God’s sake, annotate your books. Make a key for rhetorical devices/characterization/theme or whatever. Just be sure to not arbitrarily highlight. Write down any questions/comments you have.

Create a study guide for any concepts, books, or writing outlines. English is a class that isn’t really note-heavy, but I suggest that you do this so it’s easier to review for exams. 

+For Math & Science Classes

Take notes in class. Your teacher will probably have slideshows, fill in the blank notes, reviews or just a plain ol’ lecture. Pay attention.

After class, make a mind map. I love making these for my Physics class because it makes it easier to tackle and understand. 

Memorize your equations by making flashcards. You can’t survive in these classes just guessing. Make this a priority, honestly.

Do the homework and make a list of questions you might have. Practice makes perfect.

Well, that’s it. If you have any suggestions for my next guide, send me an ask.

xoxo,

Izzie

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a spread on classic spooky movies, i have never seen <3

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❛ She felt very young; at the same time unspeakably aged.❜ ( 1 1 / 0 3 / 2 0 1 7 )

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30/10/19

my entire day has just been construction drawings.

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how to deal with a bad grade

1. remember that grades don’t determine your worth. you are talented and smart and special no matter what!!

2. ask your professor about how to improve for the future. most professors have been teaching long enough to know how students can succeed in their class, they will likely give you good advice for how to improve for the next exam. also, they’ll appreciate that you care about your grade and want to help!

3. look through the exam/essay to figure out what you could do differently for next time. don’t just toss it to the side because you’re upset about it, use it to your advantage!

4. consider this an opportunity to grow as a person. you are now more resilient to future struggles that come with being a student!

5. whatever you do, do not give up. one bad grade isn’t the end of the world and likely won’t have as much effect on your life as you think. keep working hard and you’ll forget all about this one bad grade.

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sat sept 7 — more desk pics!

finished the first week of management school!! i’ve been uncharacteristically social and talked to so many people from so many nationalities! it was a super busy but very fun week. the campus is amazing, with plants everywhere, and a rooftop terrace with flowers and apple trees. you can pick the apples if they’re ripe!! expect pictures soon, once i get settled in a bit more.

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10.11.19

notes on the great gatsby! I need to go on a muji run soon because my go to pen is dying :( …hang in there :)

🎧: Honey – Kehlani

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Final proofreading of this journal before it is published. I also came up with a title last weekend and it feels right, like it’s all finally coming together. I’m going to miss being a co-editor and spending so much time thinking about the Mediterranean (!) but mostly I am looking forward to being able to share this work at last 🌝

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07/18/19

iced coffee & books cause July was super hot and humid all month ☕️📖