Romanticize Your Life - Blog Posts

Today I tried to dress like a character (because usually I’m dressed like a bum) so I’m wearing like wide leg jeans, this purple turtle neck, a little gold chain and a beige knit vest that hugs my girlies pretty nice, with my white cowgirl boots, an oversized green army jacket and my headphones. And I’m waiting at the train station and I see ANOTHER character coded person with tattoos all up their (pretty muscular) arms and neck, ripped jeans, bright colored shoes, that matched his headphones, and at least 3 layers very specifically exposed their tattoos, chains on their belt and just an outfit that radiates this persons vibe so distinctly. And we were both kinda bopping to our headphones on the platform and it made me feel very much like a cross over episode where two characters from different shows (Supergirl and Flash, or Hannah Montana and Wizards of Waverly Place, or Supernatural and Scooby Doo) meet and maybe the plots intersect, but maybe I’m just Jesse and he’s just Adam Sandler and Ganganam Style is playing in the background.

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romanticize studying 📖🪽

• create a cozy study environment for yourself, no specific type of aesthetic setting but whatever makes you feel comfortable and motivated. It could be your room full of candles, a cute cafe, a garden, whatever works for you the best.

• find a playlist that motivates you and clears your mind during your study session: a vampire studying in a castle during 1800s, an animal crossing study call, a window view with rain, the lofi girl, etc.

• take the time to be proud of yourself. You studied today, even if it's less than what you scheduled, you should be happy about it, you prioritized your dreams and did your best, celebrate it.

• live what you are studying. In my opinion/experience reducing studying to a daily activity like another kills motivation. It shouldn't be something that you do, it should be something that you live and breathe.

• create a vision board of what your dream life should look like, how magical everything will be once you achive your goals. Having a clear vision is important to remember that you're not sacrificing your free time, you're investing it.

• find a study buddy. I never succeeded in this unfortunately but I'm aware of how much it can help to stay on track and feel less anxious. I see my brother studying on video call with his friends all the time, they go to the lectures together, to the library, discuss exams, give each other tips, exchange notes and find strength and motivation in one another.

• try as much as you can to see it as a beautiful game that you will ache. Keep in mind that studying is a privilege, it can be exhausting and make you feel burn out sometimes because of the school system but it is not a burden. You are seeking knowledge, you are doing something amazing, don't forget it. 🤍

🌸 May Plan 🌸

May is about to start and it is a crucial month for uni, this is the last month to study and plan exams before the beginning of the summer session (June/July) 📖 and I'm locking in 🤍

📖 organize a solid study routine and try to implement it as the days go by

📖 pick the dates for the exams

📖 build up a routine that allows me to be productive without burning up

📖 try to sleep as much as possible

📖 reduce sugar intake

📖 reduce screen time, no more scrolling

📖 try to walk at least 1 hour a day

📖 celebrate every tiny victory

📖 romanticize study

📖 don't forget fresh air and sunshine, a rotting brain will never work at its best

🤍 stay focused 🤍

The Immortal Beloved

From @creativepromptsforwriting Drabble List

“Let’s kiss and see where it takes us.”

"Pardon?"

A pair of ivory-coloured eyes flutter shut before opening once more.

"I'm positive you heard me."

"I infact did, but I'm not comprehending."

Her fingers find the collar of my shirt, pulling me down to her level only slightly. "Comprehend this."

Our lips make the most exquisite connection...Coming together in the most beautiful of ways. Breaths are exchanged between two lips. Minds unite to form one. This is what Sappho used to write about in her poems. When the two come into contact, fireworks erupt. For the first time, for the second and the third.

My Immortal Beloved.

White Wax

From @creativepromptsforwriting Drabble List

“This didn’t work out as I had intended.” They hum as they examine the smeared wax seal.  The stark white against the beige envelope. Noir removes the wax seal and flick it elsewhere not wanting to look back on it. When they return their gaze to the envelope, the remnants of the white wax are still visible. They groan as they remove the letter from the envelope and toss it to the side. "This...I will handle later." They look to the other side of the room. "Now to deal with you." Noir mutters, gazing upon the bloodied corpse of their husband.