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same dining room/cafe setup, same subject (contracts). the wind is in a high gale today, and the air smells like the promise of rain.

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july 1, 2020 - take your time

hi hello! i’m finally back at it again. it feels weird to post normal content amidst everything that’s going on in the world, but i’m still doing what i can to stay informed and help others. i made this spread last week! i drew more doodles this time. the one on the bottom left is from the lyric video for the english version of “zombie” by day6. i also haven’t shared a playlist in a while, so here’s what i’ve been listening to lately!

how are you all doing? i hope your summer/winter is off to a good start! as always, stay safe and take care. 💕

studygram: gloomium

currently listening to: “make you happy” - niziu

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hi everyone <3 i’ve been pretty inactive on this blog for a couple months over quarantine/summer break but I am moving to the US for college in a week!!! i don’t know how it can be so soon and i feel so many emotions- but i am so excited to start learning again and gain back some productivity and motivation in my daily life. i’ll definitely be posting regularly soon :D thanks for sticking around!

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tag game rules: only using song titles from one artist/band, cleverly answer the questions and tag 10 people!

thank you @sugarmilkmatcha for the tag <3 i had a lot of fun doing this.

i chose STRFKR, i really love their sound and overall vibes!

what’s your gender: Hungry Ghost 

how are you feeling: Stay Forever

if you could go anywhere: Jupiter

your best friend: Better Together 

favorite time of the day: Golden Light

if your life was a tv show: interspace

tagging: @easygoingstudies @starchild-study  @raspberriestudies​ @immpeccablystudious​ @joystudie​ @plancake​ @astudiesthings​ @forensicpsychologist​ @rayslablr​ @victoriuhstudies

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a massive understatement about me would be that I’m addicted to chai

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tag game: answer 20 questions, tag as many people as u want, and add a cute gif :))

i was tagged by @sugarmilkmatcha​ <3

Milk or Water?

Cupcakes or Cakes?

Cacti or Succulents or Big leafy plants? 

Circles or Triangles?

Roses or Daisies?

Almonds or Walnuts?

Cats or Dogs?

Warm colors or Cool colors?

Sunset or Sunrise?

Sun or Moon?

Polka dots or Stripes?

Apple or Android?

Autumn or Spring?

Winter or Summer?

Heels or Flats?

Dark shades or Lighter shades?

Pants + Shirt or Dress/Skirt?

Hair up or Hair down?

Online or In-store shopping?

Snail mail or Digital penpal? 

I’m tagging @starchild-study​ @raspberriestudies​ @studybroe​ @pearledstudies​ @immpeccablystudious​ @joystudie​ @plancake​ @astudiesthings​ @forensicpsychologist​ @rayslablr​ :))

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https://www.pinterest.com/pin/763149099330636945/

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i read to forget and draw to remember.

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A love for coffee and flowers 💛

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Actual good first-time college student advice:

Wear jeans/pants that “breathe” and bring a sweater, even if it’s scorching hot out, until you know which building blasts the AC to 60 degrees F and which feels like a sauna

Backpacks with thick straps are your friend!  Messenger bags are cool and all but if you’re commuting with a lot of stuff, symmetrically styled backpacks are better for your back

You are your own person and you can walk out whenever you need to or want to, so long as you’re not disrupting the class.  Meaning you can go to the bathroom without permission, take a breather if you’re anxious, answer an important phone call, etc.

If you don’t like the class on the first day, if you can- DROP THAT CLASS AND TAKE ANOTHER ONE!  It’ll only get worse from there!

If you can, take a class outside your major; it’s a good break from your expected studies.

You are in charge of your schedule.  Your adviser and guidance counselor is there to ‘advise and guide’ but if you don’t like certain classes and you can substitute for others, that’s your choice.

Consequently, if you are changing anything drastic in your plan, talk with your adviser and instructors.

Pay attention to your credit hours and grades.  Never leave this to the last week of school, you will be sorry and stressed beyond belief!

Unless it’s a lab book or otherwise specified, go to the class for a week or so before buying an expensive textbook.  Some classes, while having it on their required list, do not actually use the textbook a whole lot and you might find some of it scanned online.  Rent if you can or buy used online (schools actually don’t give discounts).  Use your best judgement on what you think you need.

Tell the people who go up to you selling or advertising things you are not interested in that you are in a rush to class and don’t have time to listen to them.  It’s less rude and they’ll leave you alone.

The smaller the class, the better it is to have some sort of acquaintanceship with a couple classmates.  They might save your ass if you are absent one day or need to study.  And talking with them makes the time go by faster without it being so insufferable.

You don’t need to join a club or sport, but internships are cool and useful!

If you can afford it, take a day off once or twice each semester if you’re too exhausted.  Just be aware of what you missed and if it was worth missing!

Your health is the most important, this goes for mental health too!!  Note: College-age/upper teens is when mental disorders like depression and anxiety are most commonly diagnosed.  Most schools have therapy services, especially during exam time.  Look into it if you need to!

Communicate with your professor if you are having trouble with something.  Anything.

Eat and stay hydrated.  Bring a water bottle and snack to class.

All-nighters will happen but never go over 36 hours without sleep.

It’s going to be hard and there will be times you might think about giving up.  This WILL happen.  You just have to make sure what you’re doing isn’t making you absolutely miserable and/or there is something rewarding and positive to look forward to at the end!

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It takes discipline to be the person you want to be. (click through this post on wetheurban)

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today has been the third day of classes and so far it’s smooth sailing! i am honestly so grateful that the semester could start and that my professors approached it in such an open-minded and creative manner. i am taking courses about material cultures of uk, shakespeare and nationalism, translation, sociolinguistics of minority languages and spanish and i love all of them!

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life update: online uni sucks

it doesn’t feel like the semester is still going on, everything that motivated me (being on campus, seeing my friends and other students) is gone, everyone is falling behind and zoom lessons are so uncredibly awkward to sit through

i’m obviously priviledged to still have an education and i appreciate how much effort everyone is putting in to provide resources etc. but this just isn’t the best time for me rn

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antigone and my wall to close out my first week of university. i can’t wait to see the goldfinch in theatres!