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I'm logging back into this account for the first time in ages and can't even remember the last time I posted here. I started this page when I was a sophomore in high school and I am now a year and a few months into my first job in the sustainable building industry. I often feel guilty for abandoning this page, just when I was starting to build up such a lovely community here, but I am so grateful for what it was. maybe I'll rebrand this account someday?

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Some of my latest bujo spreads ✨! I wanted to edit the photos better but didn’t have time so here they are (kinda ugly, sorry🙇‍♂️)! I need to study more so that I can fill the pages more 💪

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as the year is almost over, i’m realizing i might actually miss every class besides geometry. my teacher was so sweet but shapes are hell and i do not know what an angle is. lofi girl please just do my homework for me next time

– august

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all the best for your studies and have a great day!

thank you so much and the same to you! 🥺

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for the botanical asks: peony!

peony: share a small random book passage that means something to you

“We ate, then ran to the river to wash. I savored the miracle of being able to watch him openly, to enjoy the play of dappled light on his limbs, the curving of his back as he dove beneath the water. Later, we lay on the riverbank, learning the lines of each other’s bodies anew. This, and this and this. We were like gods at the dawning of the world, and our joy was so bright we could see nothing else but the other.” 

This passage is from my absolute favorite book of all time: “The Song of Achilles” by Madeline Miller. If you haven't read it yet, I highly recommend you do, because the writing and the story are just so beautiful and heartbreaking. Maybe it’s because I am a hopeless romantic, but every time I read this passage I just have to sit there and stare at the wall for a little bit because wow it gives me all the feelings. (also so sorry about the late reply I forgot my inbox was a thing)

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First year of college tips! part 1- academics

Hey y’all! So I know I’ve been terrible about posting this year (adjusting to college + miss rona = struggle), but I’ve honestly missed this blog and would like to start posting more often! Since I have officially finished my first year of college as a Sustainability Studies and Business Management double major, I wanted to share some tips on surviving your first year of college! This first part of the series will focus on academics!

-don’t go crazy with the course load: seriously, don’t be that kid who takes like 18 credits in their first semester. No matter what, adjusting to college life is weird, so give yourself enough time to explore, adjust, meet new people, and practice self-care!

-if you are not a morning person, do not sign up for morning classes (unless you have to!): Since I live off-campus, I have to wake up at 7:30 for my 9:30 classes and it is my personal hell (an 8:30 just might kill me). The early risers will try to convince you it’s not that bad, but schedule your classes at times when you will be the most present and engaged. 

-try out some interesting classes! This is the time when you will have some freedom to explore different areas of study, so don’t hesitate to try something new or take a weird class! Who knows, you might accidentally find something you love.

-it is absolutely ok to change your major! No matter how put together some people may seem, no one has their life completely figured out in their first year of college. You may find that the major you have excitedly been waiting to take classes for is absolute ass and that is ok! Talk to advisors and people in your classes to see what is right for you. I actually found my second major (sustainability studies) through a conversation with a random girl in one of my classes. 

-sit at the front of your class! if you are easily distracted, like me, it is the only way to stay focused. 

-show up to office hours prepared. no matter how confused you are, the second you walk into office hours you are going to forget every single question you had, so make sure to write them down and come with the materials you need so you don’t waste your time and your professor’s time.

-all-nighters are overhyped. I used to hear so many people boast about the all-nighters they pulled to study but I genuinely think it is a waste of time and energy. Unlike a high school schedule, your college schedule is going to leave you with so much free time. Try to finish all of your work in the time between classes so you don’t have to cram it all into one night. I did this, and honestly spent so much time sleeping during the fall semester (oops)

-join Facebook groups/group chats for your classes. this gives you a way to ask questions and get materials when you miss class.

-don’t study in the same place for hours. I’ve found that moving to a new location every now and gave me time to reset and helped me retain more information. The longer I stay in one place, the more distracted I get. 

-if you have the means invest in an iPad/tablet! I pooled all of my graduation money to buy an iPad and apple pencil and I am so happy with that decision. I got the good notes app and write notes and download readings (so I can highlight them) on there. Also, whenever I have to read novels for class I get them on the kindle app (which is often cheaper than buying a physical copy). This has helped me save a lot of paper and makes my backpack so much lighter.

lmk if I should do more of these / what you would like to see next! (thinking of doing a post on how to cope with remote learning and online classes next)

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hi Kari!!! thanks for the mention and welcome to the community <3

hey it’s kari! I’m a 16 y/o student from london currently studying a-levels and learning to become more productive.

ABOUT ME:

INTJ

massive cinephile

lover of all types of music with a preference for alternative rock and j-rock

favourite tv shows are black mirror, mad men, and killing eve atm

INTERESTS + HOBBIES:

art (painting/sculpting/drawing)

is watching the entire wong kar-wai collection weekly a hobby?

currently in love with murakami and dostoevsky

super interested in haute couture and high fashion

ACADEMIA:

currently studying english literature, geography, and chemistry

like most people, i’m still confused about my future - who i want to be and what i want to do are questions that plague my mind daily - but for now i’m aspiring to study architecture at uni

currently learning german and aiming to learn french, japanese and russian in the future to fulfill my polylingual fantasy

WHY START A STUDYBLR?:

to stop procrastinating (the amount of stress and anxiety that i experience as a result of procrastinating is insane)

i feel more like myself when i’m doing some productive

to keep myself accountable

to meet new people (drop me a message!)

IN LOVE WITH THESE BLOGS:

@coffeeandpies​ @techikie​ @tbhstudying​ @acdaemic​ @studylustre​ @warmhealer​ @studyingasian​ @nabasynth​ @captainofstudies​ @joanna–studies​ @emmastudies​ @kaffeinatedstudies​ @artofstudyblr​ @istudyoccasionally​ @little-studies​ @noodledesk​ 

xo, kari

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oh, to be the owner of a small bookshop on a cobblestone street with roses climbing the front of the building, where books are stacked about in piles and there’s always coffee brewing and a sleepy shop dog lifts his head at the sound of the door’s bell and thumps his tail against the hardwood

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honestly life is all about the little things that u barely even notice, that delicious coffee u had in the morning, ur friend randomly pinching ur cheek, the moon shining brighter than usual, the radio playing your favorite song. pay more attention to these details!!! they make life worth living

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Definitely the best page of my bujo~ 💕

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this is so cute and I’ve never done one of these before🥺 ask away!

🌼🌿botanical asks🌻🌙

jasmine; what mythical creature do you wish actually existed?

lavender; soundcloud or vinyls?

primrose; what book does everyone right now need to read?

lunar mist; do you like wearing other people’s shirts/jackets?

bird of paradise; what was the best thing that happened to you this month?

gardenia; what’s a promise you’ve recently made to yourself?

lion’s fairytale; would you rather be the sky, the ocean or the forests?

whirling butterflies; would you kiss the last person you kissed again?

marmalade skies; do you plan your outfits?

apricot drift; how do you feel right now?

everlasting daisy; what’s the last dream you remember having?

queen’s cup; what are you craving right now?

lavender dream; turn ons/offs?

water lilly; when was the last time you cried? why?

lily of the valley; did the one person who hurt you most in your life apologize?

winterberry; do you bite or lick your ice cream?

honey perfume; favorite movie ever?

desert rose; do you like yourself?

snapdragon; have you ever met or seen in person a celebrity?

night owl; how many countries have you visited?

heliotrope; have you ever been in a castle?

creams and sky; what’s the craziest/bravest thing you’ve done?

lantana; what’s on your mind right now?

pumpkin patch; what’s your zodiac sign?

tulip; name 5 facts about yourself.

daphne; do you believe in karma?

queen of the meadow; ever been in love?

wisteria; whom do you admire and why?

angel’s face; what was your favorite bedtime story as a child?

remember me; did you make someone laugh today?

iris; do you believe in ghosts?

lilac; if you could go back in time which time period would you visit?

caramel kisses; would you want to live forever? why/why not?

primula; what makes you sad?

rain lily; was today typical? why/why not?

queen anne’s lace; who do you trust the most?

lady’s slipper; what did you have for breakfast today?

forget me not; do you have any regrets looking back in your life?

lunaria; what’s your favorite fictional universe?

violet; favorite tv show?

sunflower; share a favorite quote.

snowdrop; what does your ideal day look like?

tiger lily; do you have any hobbies?

peony; share a small random book passage that means something to you.

tea rose; what’s something you always wanted to do but were too scared?

honeysuckle; do you usually date people your age or older/younger?

sweet pea; who means the world to you? why?

love in the mist; best books you’ve ever read?

foxglove; who is your favorite cartoon character?

magnolia; coffee or tea?

crown imperial; would you rather be extremely rich or extremely loved?

snowflake; are you a dog or a cat person?

bell flower; what is your biggest addiction?

cosmos; do you ever think about the galaxy?

moonflower; what’s your favorite color?

freesia; do you have a good relationship with your parents and siblings? why/why not?

sundrop; are you a morning or a night person?

poppy; have you ever dealt with a mental illness?

clover; how would your friends describe you?

dandelion; do you consider yourself and extrovert or an introvert?

lilly; what’s something you love watching/reading but you are too embarrassed to admit you do?

anemone; describe yourself in 3 words.

lotus; best memory as a child?

angelonia; what is your eye and hair color?

dahlia; do you like crystals?

buttercup; if you could change one thing in the world, what would it be?

baby’s breath; what’s your hogwarts house?

calendula; biggest pet peeve?

blanker flower; would you rather go to a cocktail party with your best friends or stay home and read a book/watch a movie with your pet?

blazing star; share a secret.

carnation; would you rather live longer or happier?

petunia; who’s story is your biggest inspiration in life? why?

bluebell; do you wear glasses?

nymphea; forest or river?

orchid; do you like exercise?

pansy; do you like poetry?

morning glory; any special talent that you have?

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my first class today was cancelled but I had a super productive morning 📋🖋️

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🌿01/21/2020🌿 Fully in love with today’s vibes! Here are some notes from my Classical Antiquity and Sustainability class, because I have been enjoying it so much. My professor completely fits the classics / ancient history professor stereotypes and it is so cute, he makes the class so interesting!

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not studyblr but everyone absolutely has to see this babey

I. Want. To. Kiss. The. BABIE!!!

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2020 Academia Aesthetic 📚✏️💭

Deadlines met. Positive energy. Goodnight sleeps. Mental health together. Making connections. Coffee because you want it, not because you need it. Studying but not over studying. Good grades. Easy sailing. Building healthy relationships. Staying on top of things. Falling but getting back on track. Never giving up. Keeping your head up.

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or get extremely sad about the fact that you’ll never know all of space’s secrets

don’t stare at the moon too long or else you’ll remember that nothing in this stupid fucking world makes sense