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notsodarkacademic · 6 years

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2018 summer film & tv bops that i watched + my opinions

FILMS

to all the boys i’ve loved before (6/10): it was pretty cheesy and exactly what i expected to come out of a contemporary teen book adaptation. i liked the actors in it and the representation, but otherwise, it wasn’t that unique concept-wise. it felt like i was watching a movie i had already seen before or like i was watching an old wattpad story come to life. i hadn’t read the book beforehand so i went into it thinking that it’d focus more on lara jean’s letters being sent out and her own personal development rather than a fake relationship that turns into a real one. it was just overall a little too unrealistic and cheesy for my taste.

the big sick (9.5/10): hilarious and fresh. i actually laughed out loud during this movie. the relationship between kumail and emily is so cute and their families are even cuter.

eighth grade (9.5/10): i LOVE bo burnham with a passion and his movie did not disappoint. it was realistic and brought me back to the weird and uncomfortable eighth grade feeling. i’m glad that kayla didn’t necessarily do anything monumental, but started to learn how to deal with her own issues.

baby driver (10/10): i’m kinda biased towards this movie bc i’m in love with ansel elgort AND lily james. setting my crushes on them aside, i loved this movie a lot. it was exciting and had just the right amount of everything. it’s in my top fave movies now so yah. go watch it bc it’s really good and lives up to the hype.

ex machina (8/10): tbh i don’t know what i was really supposed to learn from this movie, but i’m sure there was a lesson in there somewhere. beautiful to watch in my opinion.

emo the musical (7/10): i watched this movie bc i thought it’d be kinda cringey and funny, but it was surprisingly good for what i was expecting. it’s definitely a self-aware movie. definitely gave me some dear evan hansen and be more chill vibes even though they’re all very different. good movie for when you kinda just need to watch something while doing something else.

leave no trace (8/10): really cool story. i got annoyed with the daughter’s voice at first, but eventually just got use to it. i thought it’d focus more about them actually living in forest park, but the rest was interesting too. the ending was kinda weird and most of it felt weird tbh, but still a good movie.

anna karenina (7/10): first off, anna is kinda annoying and vronsky is literally way overrated. i liked the side story with kostya and kitty better. however, i thought the transitions and how to story was told was super intriguing and made watching anna turn into a mess a little more enjoyable. i do sympathize with anna for some parts of the movie, but ultimately, i think that she got the fate that she chose for herself. i did like the look into russian society and the role of women in the male-dominant world. overall, it was visually beautiful and had unique storytelling, but anna and vronsky’s love story wasn’t enough to make me root for them.

anne with an e (8/10): started this thinking it’d be kinda boring because it’s just about farmy people back in the day, but damn.... farmy people got a lot going on. the stories are intriguing and most of the show is pretty wholesome and sweet. anne can be a little annoying, but what 13 year old isn’t? gilbert is my man and i love him. i also love cole a lot. all the characters are well-written and have their own nuances. this show also deals with big issues pretty well like racism, sexism (kinda), LGBTQ+ issues, and more! seriously

series of unfortunate events (7/10): this show is obviously geared towards younger kids, but it wasn’t any less enjoyable because of it. the show is clever and has a unique charm to it. this show is pretty perfectly cast and has good comedic timing that isn’t kiddish. i especially enjoyed all the references to difference works of writing.

dear white people (10/10): this show is so so so good. idk even know why i love it so much, but the characters are all so amazing. i was really sad when i finished season 2 bc i binged it and didn’t have anything to watch anymore.

i am not a robot (8/10): skeptical about the concept of this show at first, but it turned out to be really cute and good. i also am a fan of chae soo bin (loved her in cheer up and strongest deliveryman). yoo seung ho was also cute in this show and i’m glad that being a rich person wasn’t his only defining character trait. all the side characters were phenomenal, even the ones that i got annoyed by sometimes.

my only love song (k-drama) (6.5/10): if you haven’t noticed yet, i tend to watch things with my faves actors and actresses in them. i only watched this k-drama because gong seung yeon and lee jong hyun were in it. it was an ok drama. the story wasn’t the most interesting and it felt slow at times. the buildup to on dal and su jeong’s relationship was almost non-existent which was weird. i still liked it for the most part, but wish it were done better.

suits season 8 (usa) (8/10): i’ve been really enjoying this new season. tbh idk why everyone hates katherine heigl, but she’s doing pretty well in suits. i need harvey and donna to just get together already bc if they don’t, i will sue. i miss mike’s character and his relationship with harvey, but i also feel like his story’s ending on the show made sense. even though she’s a great actress, meghan markle’s character honestly was one of my least favorites so i didn’t really even feel like there was anything missing from the show when she left like i do with mike.

the package (k-drama) (8/10): super beautiful to watch since it’s set in france. the characters in the tour group ensemble are so interesting to watch. their stories each slowly unfold throughout the show. it was lighthearted and playful while also dealing with big life issues and it was all done so beautifully.

judge vs. judge (k-drama) (9/10): literally one of the best plots in a k-drama that i’ve seen so far. there’s always a twist every episode and the story is crafted so well. the romance in this drama is very subtle, but the plot is amazing. has a different feel than other k-dramas, probably because it doesn’t have a romance as the main plot point. seriously could not recommend this drama more, especially is you like crime dramas.

super tv season 2 (8/10): tbh i liked season one a tiny bit little more bc it focused on suju more rather than other groups trying to promote, but this season was good too. it was fun seeing suju interact with other groups. my fave episodes were the last two when they went on vacay with ryeowook.

ducktales (9/10): i like watching cartoons as a therapeutic type thing bc cartoons are less serious than live action things most of the time and they’re simpler than real life. ducktales has been a solid one for me lately. it’s a cute show with a good plot. there are definitely a bunch of filler episodes that have nothing to do with the big mystery, but those ones are still pretty fun to watch. if you feel like being nostalgic and just more like a kid, watch ducktales.

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notsodarkacademic · 6 years

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how i made packing and moving easier for myself and everyone else around me

since i’m moving away from my only home for the first time in a couple of weeks, i’ve been packing, unpacking, and repacking all the stuff i’m bringing to university with me over and over again. moving is stressing me out, but it’s also exhilarating. because going to university is such a big transition for some of us, i thought i’d share how i was making the moving process easier on myself. if you’re like me and are just naturally stressed all the time even when you’re doing nothing then this post was made for you.

PACKING/MOVING TIPS FOR UNIVERSITY FRESHMAN

if you’re a naturally stress-filled person, i think that packing early and gradually has made the process very easy. you’ll have time to think of packing things that you would have forgotten about, but you can also get rid of things that you realize you don’t need.

if you tend to overpack, do not start early. if you start early then you’re gonna have more time to buy more unnecessary things.

everyone probably knows this tip already, but communicate with your roommate on what each of you are gonna bring so that you don’t overbuy and overpack

if you don’t use it at home, don’t pack it

pack using the storage boxes/bins that you’ll also be using at college instead of cardboard boxes bc then you’ll produce less waste and you’ll pack what will actually fit in your room. for example, i put random little things in my recycle bin so that i could just carry that instead of a box that’d i’d just throw away.

if you have a good amount of things, pack thinking about how many trips you’ll have to take from your car/things to your room. packing while also considering how many trips i’ll have to take helps me condense my stuff. (this tip relies on laziness or unathleticism. also if your university provides the big rolling bins to move your things than this tip is useless, but mine doesn’t :( )

if you have any control over what time you’ll be moving in to your room then try to coordinate so that you and your roommate will move in at different times. having two groups of people moving into a small room will make you feel stressed or just like you can’t breathe.

buy your plants when you get there bc you don’t want a dirty mess all over your stuff.

if you get stressed out by your family (bc really who doesn’t) or the people that are helping you move then make them go buy you some food from a far enough place so that you have some breathing time. if you can trick them into leaving you alone for a bit then use that time to relax or organize your room how you want it.

for your backpack, use small pouches even if your backpack has a bunch of pockets. it’ll be easier to find things if you use small pouches. also pack it so that your stuff is where you’d naturally go to to look for that item (does that even make sense?).

if you have other people helping you move (family, friends, university students, volunteers), i would suggest that you take some sticky notes or painter’s tape and label your boxes/bins/things where in the room you’d like the items to be placed when you’re moving. for example, i labeled my makeup bin with what was in it and that it should be placed on my desk. you can also label fragile items so that people know to be careful. labeling is just for moving purposes; things can be moved around later. i think labelling makes moving less chaotic and everything will be done according to how you want it.

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notsodarkacademic · 6 years

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Although I’m only a first-year student entering university, I thought it might be helpful for others to see what I’m packing for university. For some more context, I am moving to a university that is relatively close to home and I will be sharing a dorm room with one roommate. In our dorm building we have community kitchens and shared bathrooms.

So here’s my packing list. It might help. It might not. Enjoy!

a long-ass university packing list

BEDDING

one set of white sheets

white comforter

throw blanket (imma buy it when it’s actually cold)

two throw pillows

one body pillow

two standard pillows

cooling mattress topper (i prefer to sleep in cooler temperatures)

mattress protector

bedside caddy/ pocket

ROOM DECOR/THINGS

planters and plants

vanity mirror

wall art/photos

command hooks and poster strips

desk lamp

small desk clock

a few books i plan to read (maybe)

small white board and pens (to let roommate know where we are and for reminders)

small rug (to put wet and dirty things on)

behind the door hanger

recycling bin (they only provided us with a trash can smh)

BATHROOM/ TOILETRIES

fabric shower caddy

soap/shampoo/body wash

face wash

2 sets of towels

shower shoes

hair turban

contacts stuff (cases and solution)

cotton pads, balls, and swabs

makeup bag w makeups (i don’t wear a lot so only bringing essentials

makeup brushes

skincare things

headband (to keep hair out of face)

electronic toothbrush and toothpaste

sleeping mask

hairbrush

hair accessories (ties, elastics, and clips)

razors

LAUNDRY

eco-friendly laundry detergent!!! (save the earth!!)

laundry hamper

dryer sheets

delicates bags

STORAGE

clothes organizer boxes for drawers

fabric boxes for clothes inside closet

plastic storage boxes with lids for outside storage

file box (for school papers and things)

muji pp make trays and boxes for desk and makeup storage

reusing old wire locker shelves to create more storage space

FOOD THINGS THAT AREN’T FOOD

bag clips

rolling cart (to hold kitchen-y things and snacks)

electric kettle

brita filter

mini fridge

dishes and bowls

eating utensils

cutting board

glass tupperware (more environmentally friendly than plastic)

two mugs

32 oz. water bottle

dish soap

dish sponge

dish rag

HEALTH

advil

tylenol

B12 vitamins (for non-meat eaters)

bandages

period supplies

nail clippers

tweezers

cuticle scissors

SCHOOL SUPPLIES

sturdy backpack (mine is a high sierra backpack)

muji plantation paper note B5 5pc/set (i like taking notes by hand bc i actually look back at them unlike digital notes. :( i wish i could process digital notes better bc it’s more eco-friendly)

ruled paper

scissors

stapler (staple-less one)

white-out

one staples arc notebook

black gel pens (my faves)

stabilo pens (got them for 40% off :))))

mechanical pencils and lead

highlighters (mildliners and sharpie)

graphing and scientific calculators

sticky notes (I LOVE THESE)

flashcards

files for each class

planner

TECH

macbook pro 15″ (this laptop was recommended by my departments so i just got it. it was hella expensive/overpriced so i’m gonna protect it with my life. might do a what’s on my laptop later in the year idk)

laptop sleeve and hard case

microfiber cloth (cleaning tech)

chargers (phone, camera, laptop, headphones)

headphones (got free ones with the apple back to school deals for laptops)

my phone (obviously)

cord holders to keep them from tangling

RANDOM THINGS

lint roller

yoga mat (i don’t do yoga. i just need to exercise)

bike and bike lock and helmet

pepper spray (my campus has minimal lighting @ night and there’s been sketch stories about people walking around at night so imma stay safe)

hammock (for the outdoors in the trees)

wet wipes

maybe a mini vacuum bc my room has carpet

reusable fabric bags (the city i’ll be in doesn’t allow plastic bags and charges extra for paper ones)

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