Thank you so much @dhvictoria for tagging me, it was the sweetest surprise!
rules: tag 20 followers you would like to get to know
i. nickname: Chia
ii. gender: Female
iii. astrology sign: Cancer
iv. height:Ā I never know for sure; around 1,68m? (5ā²5)
v. sexuality: Iām part of the directory of the equal rights association of my university. Many people, especially lately, believe that it is necessary to step out and declare oneās own sexuality unapologetically and with a smile on their face, to give courage to the ones that have not yet accepted themselves.
It is a beautiful concept, but itās not for me. I make the choice not to disclose too much, since I donāt oweĀ informations on my private life to strangers.Ā
I am comfortable with myself and happy, and Iāll be down to march / support / do whatever I can to help the community. Simply, I donāt wish to give much details to strangers.
vi. hogwarts house:Ā Hufflepuff and proud! On Pottermore I was a Hatstall between Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff, and I chose Ravenclaw because of some stereotypes I held against Hufflepuffs. Nowadays I have no doubts that Iād choose Hufflepuff!Ā
vii. favorite animal:Ā Cows! Theyāre gentle giants.
viii. average amount of hours of sleep: I have relatively healthy sleep patterns when Iām home; when Iām living on campus, it truly depends...
ix. dogs or cats: Both! Theyāre so different, each with their own uniqueness.
x. number of blankets you sleep with:Ā ...Do people sleep with multiple blankets? What a wild concept
xi. dream trip:Ā Iran and Japan are the first two that popped up in my mind! Still, I would love to see the Turkish Aegean Coast, visit my friends who live nearby and practice the language.
xii. dream job:Ā In a world where both careers were not a Russian roulette, journalist and musician. But Iād love to work for an ONG, mostly concerning topics of equality and education.
xiii. when i made this account: I made it some months ago, then stopped completely... Since now I will be studying abroad, I guess I will have more to share, so I wanted to give studyblr-ing another try!
september will be kind. september will be magical. september will bring the missing energy. september will be working towards our goals and self. september will be a month full of growth.
Good news: Iām on week 4 of learning Japanese and I havenāt given up yet! This is the grammar book I bought. I like it so far, the explanations are short and precise and it comes with lots of example sentences. I also use Lingodeer, a lot of different online resources, and a trusty Japanese friend to help me through the maze. (It really does feel like a maze at the momentā¦)
12:12pm: moved down to the conservatory for a change of scene and a less cluttered desk. Iām slowly moving through the topics now ā my main focus is to cover everything once, and then my plan for the next few weeks is to make sure I go over everything multiple times. Thatās the key to memorising material that is a little dry.
Iām just starting off as a self-care outlet, hoping to be more attentive towards the uniqueness and magic of these busy chaotic years. I hope I will have a story to tell, and to discover myself glimpses of beauty I wouldnāt have noticed otherwise. š·
please reblog this if youāre a new or smaller studyblr (preferably with your own content) so i can follow and reblog from you!! xx
100 Days of Productivity - Biblioteca Marucelliana, Florence.
This library dates back to 1752. It is also referred asĀ āthe most ancient democratic libraryā, as it was the first of its kind to open its doors even to the deprived sectors of society. On its faƧade you can read the Latin sentence:Ā āMARVCELLORVM BIBLIOTECA PUBLICĆ MAXIME PAVPERVM VTILITATIā, which stands forĀ āThe library of the Marucellis, for the public use, mostly for the poorā.
I decided to complement these pictures with a quote by Vittorio Alfieri, an Italian author that was born three years prior to the establishment of Biblioteca Marucelliana.Ā āVolli, e volli sempre, e fortissimamente volliā meansĀ āAnd I willed, and always willed, and passionately willedā: the author referred to the time he would chain himself to the chair in order to study, and even shaved half of his hair off in order to look ridiculous and thus avoid leaving home altogether. Of course, thatās far from being considerate towards your own well-being: still, the fortissimamente volliĀ of Alfieri is a mantra that can remind you how far strength of purpose can take you.
just wanted to put a little something together because we all get pooped at the end of a busy busy weekĀ
i. face masks!!!
after my skin routine at night, if iām feeling like i need a little treat, iāll whip out a cute little face mask to calm my skin as i read a book / scroll through social media / take a little nap on my bed.Ā
my favorite brands are mediheal (they have super cute line collabs), nature republic, and papa recipe (the honey mask smells AMAZING), but if youāre feeling a little bougie, go for the dr. jart rubber mask (hydration is my favorite) or the jayjun real water brightening black mask.
2. calming musicĀ
i love listening to lofi music or instrumentals - especially piano or cello. bonus is if itās a kpop song cover. and when i mean listening to music, i seriously mean just finding a comfortable place to sit or lie and just be there, with the music of your choice. if you have a designated calming playlist, perfect! because thatās all you really need. youtube has great compilations (1, 2) and my favorite piano covers are created by funguypiano, doopiano, and smyang!
3. watch something
watch an episode of your favorite show, vlive, or some youtube (since i donāt watch tv anymore, i somehow always end up on vlive and then youtube afterwards). but donāt forget toĀ set a time limit,Ā maybe an hour max. remember, binge sessions will only add stress.
4. read a bookĀ
get in the zone for some peace and quiet. thereās not much to say except to find a place to chill and get some of that reading going. hereās my goodreads if anyone is interested!
5. take a walkĀ
after dinner, walking around your neighborhood is a great way to digest. i like to take around thirty minutes without any electronics and stroll around. try not to listen to music. instead, listen to the world around you. enjoy the little thingsāthe cicadas chirping, the laughter of kids, the wind blowing pastāand just observe.Ā
6. exerciseĀ
as everyone knows, exercises releases endorphins. personally, i love running in nature so i get to embrace my surroundings and enjoy the view while i work out my body! remember to curate a playlist so you can always jam out whether your working out at the gym or outside.Ā
7. hang out with friends
considering itās the end of a long week, meeting up with friends over a meal or dinner is a lovely way to vent and get everything out. talking is a great way to destress, and when there is someone you trust listening, the entire process is extremely therapeutic.Ā
8. clean and declutter
yes. do it. because cleaning and working is a destress mechanism even though it is more work. having a fresh room or work area will also freshen up and clear your mind. your environment reflects your inner thoughts, so tidying up your belongings will inspire you to refresh your mind for a new week!!!
9. createĀ
this can mean anything including doodles, collages, printing pictures, scrap booking, or writing. similar to talking to a friend, having an outlet to brain dump all the jumbled thoughts has a cleansing effect. grab a blank notebook and get everything out in any form you prefer. (on another note, iāve been meaning to try outĀ morning pages. it seems super helpful for practicing mindfulness)
and that is all i hope everyone found these tips helpful!!!
A stop-motion video of my Accounting notes. How pretty they are, but how much toil do pastel colors hide!
I decided to try writing downĀ āaesthetic notesā for this exam because of how demotivated I felt when opening up the book, facing concepts that I felt were so far away from my actual field of study.Ā
I entertained myself with pastel colors, and did exercises swapping names and activities for each company. I found myself giggling while analyzing the balance sheet of Jack Kerouacās coast-to-coast driving agency, and I explored whatever weird scenario that could keep me awake: what would happen to a pet-cuddling companyās balance sheet if its koalas leaped out their way to freedom?
Weāre all passionate, but sometimes we must find odd and goofy ways to spark our interest again.Ā
I made something wooo
Holidays have finally arrived which means lots of practise exams + studying, but also a lot of time for mental health. Also, my 17th birthday in 6 days? Wow?