today will be good.

 hi! i'm birdie!  (she/her) - 19 yrs old - education major - pisces disaster - i love cats, tea, & greek mythology! it's lovely to meet you ♡

[spectral-ask-memes]

Greek Mythology Asks

Aether- Name? 

Anteros- Sexuality? 

Apollo- Gender? 

Ares- Favourite movie? 

Artemis- Favourite time of day? 

Asclepius- Favourite animal? 

Athena- Favourite thing to learn about? 

Atlas- Favourite myth? 

Cerberus- Dog or cat person? 

Cronus- Favourite food? 

Cyclopes- What’s your favourite joke? 

Dionysus- Favourite drink? 

Eros- Are you in love? 

Hades- Greatest fear? 

Helios- Night or day person? 

Hephaestus- What is your favourite form of art? 

Hermes- Do you like traveling? Where is one place you want to travel to? 

Hypnos- On average, how much sleep do you try to get every night? 

Icarus- How would you describe yourself? 

Labyrinth- Do you have a good sense of direction/do you get lost easily? 

Medusa- Do you have any pets? 

Odysseus- Do you finish tasks quicker, or does it take time for you to get through them? 

Pandora’s Box- What is a mistake you’ve made that you regret? 

Pegasus- What is your relationship with your parents like? 

Persephone- What is your “type”?

Phobos- Do you think it’s okay to be afraid of things? 

Poseidon- Do you like to swim? 

Prometheus- If you could have any one ability, what would it be? 

River Styx- What do you think happens when we die? 

Titans- If you could go anywhere in time, when would you want to go? 

Zeus- Favourite weather? 

[the-pretty-damned]

ask me please 🥺🥺

[gardensongstudies]

03/01/2021 - a book review type thing 🕯🎼

The Duke and I by Julia Quinn - 3.5/5

hey lovely people - finally getting around to posting my first book journal page of the year! my thoughts are under the cut (they are also shown in the pictures)

My first romance novel! I found it very compelling after watching the series and i enjoyed it more than I thought I would. I found Daphne’s and simon’s love story- specifically the passion and yearning to continually draw me back into the boo (cause i’m a sucker for that lol) i found the sibling dynamics and the well timed wit to be very charming throughout the book as well.

this book is not without issues. particularly the blurred lines of the marital union (i will not give spoilers and i don’t want to upset anyone so that’s as in detail as I’ll go) and the lack of communication made me uncomfortable and angry with the book. but I digress, overall this was an enjoyable read and I think I will continue with the series and I would like to continue with the characters.

[gardensongstudies]

02/24/2021 - “cats not for sale... sorry - I love them!” 

went to the coolest flea market the other day and bought some cool old rings and stuff - also just loved these little cat figures but they weren't for sale :( anyway sorry I've been missing for a while, life has been busy and hard and midterms are keeping me busy! ill try to post some more soon :)

[gardensongstudies]

I just wanted to say good luck in your personal growth and studies!! 🌸✨

this is so incredibly sweet thank you! you made my day! same to you in whatever you are doing and going through :) 

[gardensongstudies]

02/04/2021 - warm and cozy ☕️🥐🕯

the snow is finally starting to melt which is making me sad, the rainy cold is so much more unpleasant. anyway I went to this incredible coffee shop to study for my first big exam this semester (which went pretty okay I think) the other day and got the most aesthetic chai latte I think I've ever seen lol. Idk why but I feel like this weather motivates me to study way more, so maybe the cold is worth it? 

[gardensongstudies]

end of january. 

we made it through! as february starts I thought I would share my january monthly spread and some of the things I did and enjoyed! sending love to each and every one of you :) 

books I read - The Duke and I by Julia Quinn, Out of my Mind by Sharon M Draper (still reading). 

shows I watched - Derry Girls, The Haunting of Hill House, The Haunting of Bly Manor, Dead to Me.

movies I saw - Harry Potter Movies 3-5, Soul

[gardensongstudies]

01/13/2021 - just some plans for reclaiming my life in 2021

guess who is about two months into an emotional crisis. surprise, it’s me. break ups and family issues are difficult to deal with it turns out lol. so I am sharing some of the ways I’m going to try and get my life back together and make it even better than before. I don’t really expect this to resonate with anyone this is more to keep me accountable and track my goals. maybe I’ll update this as I go idk?? anyway… 

things to do ✨for me ✨ aka things to help me feel in control and hopefully make me happier and mentally healthier

+ make a vision board for my future goals and ideal aesthetic

+ get my first tattoo!!

+ dye my hair for the first time

+  purge my closet and donate old clothes

+ buy some clothes that make me feel confident and comfortable in my body

+ get back into song writing

+ actually consistently journal lol

+ say yes to opportunities (especially with friends!)

[gardensongstudies]

.... i did it :)

[gardensongstudies]

01/27/2021 - day at the zoo :)

yesterday was my first field day for one of my coolest classes ever - biology at the zoo! we are studying the polar biome right now, but I happened to snap some nice photos of the snow leopard and the sweet giraffe! 

[gardensongstudies]

01/25/2021 - 🌿 a lovely rainy day 🌿

happy monday, wonderful people! today was rainy and pretty gloomy but look at these beautiful berries outside of my work building! today was my least busy class day so I planned out my week and took a nice cozy nap. hope you all have had a wonderful start to the week! 

[gardensongstudies]

hi birdie,, i just popped in here to say i love your theme! i saw you're listening to the let's talk about myths, baby podcast, i've had that on my list for a while. are you enjoying it?

hello :) yes!! I've been listening for over a year and I love it. the host (liv) is so smart and funny and it’s so refreshing to hear myths told from a feminist perspective! thank you for asking and please let me know if you start listening and like it ♡

[gardensongstudies]

01/17/2021 - holiday book haul

this holiday season I was lucky to get a bunch of books on my wish list!! I'm so excited to experience these books this year :) maybe i’ll post some updates/reviews as I read this year!! speaking of books please let me know if you have any book recommendations or just want to share your favorites!! I would love to hear about them 

[gardensongstudies]

01/13/2021 - just some plans for reclaiming my life in 2021

guess who is about two months into an emotional crisis. surprise, it’s me. break ups and family issues are difficult to deal with it turns out lol. so I am sharing some of the ways I'm going to try and get my life back together and make it even better than before. I don’t really expect this to resonate with anyone this is more to keep me accountable and track my goals. maybe I'll update this as I go idk?? anyway... 

things to do ✨for me ✨ aka things to help me feel in control and hopefully make me happier and mentally healthier

+ make a vision board for my future goals and ideal aesthetic

+ get my first tattoo!!

+ dye my hair for the first time

+  purge my closet and donate old clothes

+ buy some clothes that make me feel confident and comfortable in my body

+ get back into song writing

+ actually consistently journal lol

+ say yes to opportunities (especially with friends!)

[gardensongstudies]

handwriting tag game!

hello! I was tagged in this challenge by @herelysiansoul​ which was so exciting!! (my first challenge yay!) so here is my not so great hand writing lol. I have been working on cleaning up my writing but its still sort of sloppy and all over the place. I often blend cursive and ignore capital letters which is kind of a mess! 

okay so I'm tagging some beautiful blogs who inspire me and some amazing people who have followed me recently and I would love to see more of! obviously no worries if you don't want to do it or if you have already been tagged! @shapeshiftingarts​ @thatstudyblr-on-tea​ @achieverstar @gabiestudies​ and you!! yes you!! 

[gardensongstudies]

01/08/2020 - dreaming...

good morning/afternoon/night?? I have been having some very interesting dreams lately so I have started writing them down on the page opposite this spread. this is one of my favorite pages in my planner, mostly just because of appa! anyways I hope all who see this have sweet dreams and deep sleep! 

[gardensongstudies]

01/06/2021 - my reading journal 2021

greetings beautiful people! one of my main resolutions for this new year is to read more books - specifically books from a variety of genres and authors! so I thought I would share my reading journal set up for 2021! this is my cover page (featuring zelda lol) and my book recs for this year. these books have been either personally recommended to me or suggested by some of the amazing people I follow online. currently I am reading Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller and The Duke and I by Julia Quinn. if you have any books you love please tell me I would love to check them out!

the books on my list are: The Song of Achilles, Pride and Prejudice, The Hate U Give, The Shadow and Bone Series, If We Were Villains, The Duke and I, Me and White Supremacy, Raybearer, Secret History, & The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo.

[gardensongstudies]

hello lovely people!

hello! my name is birdie (she/her/hers) and I'm a 20 year old education student in the u.s. i have always admired the studyblr and planner community and so I thought I might try to join in on the fun :) idk what to say but i love reading, music, greek mythology, tea, and animals! I’m looking forward to sharing some things and hopefully getting to know some of you :)

get to know me a bit more: 

I have three dogs and two cats back home who I love very much! Here is a picture of my kitties Lafayette and Mulligan!

My favorite artists are Mitski, Phoebe Bridgers, Joni Mitchell, Led Zeppelin, and Fleetwood Mac! 

I play a lot of Animal Crossing, Stardew Valley, and Legend of Zelda to relax and unwind :) 

I have been using a passion planner for two years but I also create my own spreads and keep a reading journal! 

I used to be a huge theatre kid and I still have a soft spot for musical theatre. I have also played the piano and been singing since I was young. 

so yeah! that’s me! looking forward to staring this journey :) 

(header photo credit to jacksonperseus)