Things I find Interesting.

Maybe you will too

[j3553r4y]

Not everyone knows what you know, as much as you sometimes might think they do

With that said here's a little recipe for quick and easy lemonade

5 hundred ml water

1 full lemon, squeezed,

Three tablespoons of sugar

Mix well and voila, if its too tangy add a little more water maybe 1OOml, if you think it might be too sweet then start with 2 tablespoons then add as necessary.

[professionalchaoticdumbass]

my absolute favorite joke to make is saying "sorry, I got hungry" whenever someone loses something

[lifeafterpsychiatry]

"Is it normal to-" Doesn't matter. Do it weird if it isn't hurting anyone

[yume-fanfare]

modern social media should stop offering "sync with your phone contacts to follow them" options and start offering "block all your phone contacts so they never see your account" options

[j3553r4y]

Hehe, says the one who stayed up till 2 am to clean his room

[j3553r4y]

If my love lasts, was it meant to be, or do I simply *believe* that in this infinite universe.. that you were meant for me?

[toastbutteregg]

[j3553r4y]

Yes

[j3553r4y]

I want to be found, in the space between twilight and dawn,

Where the rest of the world falls away, leaving behind the dreamers, who feel each moment stronger than they ever choose to say

[j3553r4y]

Your purpose for existing is basically just a sacrifice to Death,  That’s why no one cares what you do tbh, cause it really only improves whatever experiences you may have while on this altar of a planet. So if you were looking for validation to do whatever the fuck you want, and haven’t done so, There it is

[memesguru901]

[j3553r4y]

I’m genuinely confused, did this actually happen in schools? Can anyone please confirm?

[lesbiantiana]

witches in old fairytales had the right idea. living alone, unmarried, in the middle of the woods, and if a hero stumbled across their cottage they’re like “maybe I’ll give you a magical token to help you out. maybe I’ll fuck up your entire life. depends :)”

[j3553r4y]

I’d do this in such a heartbeat,  it’s always fun to mess with random strangers depending on my mood

[j3553r4y]

I just had a conversation with mum about why my friends get high. and I don’t,  While I was absolutely blazed

[grifalinas]

I don’t know if anyone needs to hear this but “we all respond to trauma in different ways, not just pretty palatable ways” and “we are accountable for our own actions, even actions born from trauma” are not contradictory statements

[j3553r4y]

though is it okay when our trauma responses hurt us or those around us?

[grifalinas]

It’s never okay, that’s what accountability means. If you punch a hole in a wall because your trauma was triggered and that’s how it manifested in that moment, the wall still has a hole in it. Your hand probably has a bruise on it. You are still accountable for the hole in the wall.

But the hole in the wall can be plastered over, in the same way that meaningful steps can be taken to restore what was damaged and hopefully avoid repeating the same damage in the future.

A nasty temper is one ugly way that trauma can manifest, and someone who lashes out in anger deserves to have that understood in the same way that someone whose trauma manifests in crying alone in bed while listening to emotional music. But understanding that doesn’t mean we remove accountability, because it’s not good for the walls, it’s not good for their hands, and it’s not good for their healing.

[j3553r4y]

I’m going to reblog this because your words are a freaking masterpiece

[j3553r4y]

remember when we were kids and we saw all these magical movies and moments everywhere, well I’m here to tell you something. Only you can create them. So go out and create them, run out into the rain, kiss that boy or girl, live unapologetically and create the magic that you want to see.  The world will be molded to your desires and that my dear is a damn guarantee

[j3553r4y]

if there is something that I have realized in this life, is that there is no one responsible for my happiness other than me. And I really damn need to learn how to tell people no to prioritize that happiness

Jesse. Ray

[snookersneek]

This is a long post. Buckle up.

Recently I've been thinking a lot about how the dark academia aesthetic, whilst rich in aspects such as literature, music, and material beauty, is lacking in things such as activities.

So I've compiled a list of activities that I would personally deem as befitting the dark academia aesthetic (please do add to this list, as it's far from complete).

Sports:

Rowing (it's in literally every dark academic approved movie.)

Fencing

Tennis

Cricket

Croquet

Rugby (contrary to popular belief, women, men, and everyone in between can play this sport. It's not just for the boys.)

Polo

Equestrian sports

+ Figure/ice skating

+ Running (sprinting is handy for catching your lover when they fling themselves from a tower or something, and long distance is great for running alongside carriages that you want to rob.)

+ Boxing

+ Javelin, discus, wrestling covered in oil, think ancient Grecian Olympics.

+ Archery (how could I have forgotten.)

+ Ballet, ballroom dancing, traditional dances

+ Climbing

+ Snooker/Pool (either professionally or just for fun.)

Or, if you prefer the Oscar Wilde approach, no sports at all. That's cool too.

Games:

Chess (of course)

Backgammon

Cards (rummy, poker, blackjack, speed, whist, any game really, maybe with the exception of snap.)

Cluedo (I think it's 'Clue' in America. Don't argue with me, it counts as dark academia. It's got murder in it.)

+ Scrabble

Crafts:

Knitting (I knit socks, scarves, and am attempting a jumper. I find that it's far easier to knit your own jumper, scarf, socks, or whatever than hunting for one suitably 'aesthetically pleasing'.)

Embroidery (monogrammed handkerchiefs and shirts are so in.)

Weaving (sweet mother, I cannot-)

Making lace

Gardening

Cooking (not sure if this counts as a craft, but I'll throw it in just in case.)

Sewing (making clothes for yourself through sewing is a great way to make sure that your clothes fit perfectly, and are styled the way you want them to be. With practise, it becomes easier, and is definitely a useful skill to have.)

+ Calligraphy

+ Painting, of course. (release your inner Basil.

Outings:

Museums

Art galleries

Places of historical interests (in the UK, this might be more easily accessible with things like the National Trust. If you visit often, it might be useful to invest in a membership card with English Heritage (England), Cadw (Wales), or a National Trust card. I have a Cadw card, and I've found that it's accepted all over the UK, in the same way an entrance card specific to whichever country you're in would be too. I hope that makes sense.)

Public executions

Pubs

+ Go to a Café and sketch the people around you (I hear that charcoal or graphite is preferable here.)

Parks

Gardens

Churches, quaker meeting houses, graveyards, synagogues (sometimes the only places that are quiet are places of worship, and a lot of the time, they will be very welcoming in letting people in just to sit and think. Just remember to be respectful: don't insult people for their faith; don't scorn the place of worship; respect people buried in graveyards; don't take pictures, tempting as it may be, just to be on the safe side.)

The theatre

The opera

Concerts (classical music or otherwise)

Social events (memorial services, tours of your local university, open days, anything. It's an opportunity to learn, and spark intrigue because of your darkly mysterious and alluring demeanour.)

Things to do when you're bored.

Writing essays (it's really nerdy, but I find writing essays really interesting if they're on a topic I'm passionate about. It doesn't have to be an intellectual masterpiece, it could be 'The Top Ten Sexiest Classical Writers' for all I care. Just make it fun. Plus it's always an added bonus to that pile of messy papers that aesthetify your desk.)

Research (as above.)

Daydream about how you could have prevented the burning of the Library of Alexandria

Plan a murder / heist. Thoroughly.

Read something light (Agatha Christie, Sherlock Holmes, Wilkie Collins or Colin Dexter novels are really good for relaxing. Murder mysteries are always good for winding down a little, whilst still keeping an active mind, so I would recommend those, but really, read whatever you want.)

Dress up

Read aloud

Perform a play alone (or to a pet, if you have one)

If you play an instrument, play through all of the pieces in your repertoire

More daydreaming

Take baths

Fake your death (by murder, of course)

Draw or paint something (no, it doesn't have to be good. Just do it to relax. See what kind of things you can create, like designing Frankenstein's monster)

Write a narrative piece

Watch a movie. A whole movie. Just sit down and watch a movie, no getting up and walking around, no flicking back and forth, no checking your phone. Just enjoy a movie without distractions.

Watch every single 'Greek Gods as vines' video on YouTube and count it as studying.

+ Listen to some classical music! I have a post on getting into classicl here:

Getting into classical music: a guide for wannabe pretentious bastards. Listen to the famous pieces first. They're famous for a reason. If y

Congratulations! You made it through!

Please, add to this list. I really want this to be expanded on, as I'm interested to see whether or not I've missed things, and if people agree.

[betweenthemustypages]

Dark Academia self-care tips for the wintertime.

Embrace the beauty of the natural world as we enter into the depths of winter. There’s something wonderfully haunting about the barrenness, the muted saturation, the quiet. This season is like the stillness between the exhale and the inhale. Dwell in that space.

Try and get in the habit of waking up early, even if you only manage it on odd occasions. This time of year, the sun might rise later than you. Bask in the morning twilight.

Dress well and fully, even if you do not intend to leave the house.

After you wake up, go for a walk, be it brief of meandering. Do not listen to music, but rather hone in on the silence, the sound of your footfalls, the winter birds.

If you live near a park or otherwise pleasant natural area with benches, take with you a novel or poetry collection, and linger for a time to read. Remember to wear gloves so that you may turn pages without discomfort.

Open a window periodically throughout the day, even if it is cold. That brief blast of air will anchor you to the natural world.

Try to complete at least one chapter of reading per day. You must tend to your mind just as you tend to your body.

If you wish, you may compose handwritten letters to those you care for, or fear with whom you may be losing touch. A physical letter holds so much more weight than a text or email. Practice your cursive, make the letter truly lovely.

Eat dark chocolate rather than milk chocolate, tea rather than soda, whole bread rather than white.

Keep a handwritten journal of your upcoming tasks, daily aspirations and idle musings. Maintaining a written record of one’s obligations helps to remind oneself of their true scales, so they do not try to expand and sprout teeth in one’s own mind.

Work hard. This season is stark and unyielding, as are you. You were built for this. Face the storm head on.

As night draws in, play some classical music in the candlelight. Close your eyes, tip your head back, and lean into it. Let the song flow through you in haptic ecstasy.

Before retreating to bed, record some of the positive experiences brought to you throughout the day: from tasks you completed successfully, to poetic thoughts that stuck you, to birds you spotted on your windowsill. Kindle your childlike sense of wonder, for there is so much in this world to wonder at.

Breathe. Always. Feel it.