lauren madison

m.a. in classical studies | archaeology | ancient languages | lattes#latinandlattes

[catchymemes]

[peneigh-dzredfohl]

Can everyone who reads this PLEASE reblog it?!?!?  Libraries literally saved my life as a child!

Being abused at home, bullied at school and lost in the world, the library and all the books I could escape to the most amazing worlds, kept me alive!

I would walk to the library, and spend all day, from 10 am to 9 pm reading there!! I got special awards for how many books I read, I wrote little blurbs on why i loved the books (probably why I love to BETA and do ARCs) 

PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE Just hit the green arrows and the reblog!!!

As a 50 year old woman, the library offers me so much. Digital art pads to borrow, 3D printing, book clubs that are face to face (yeah, the introvert likes face to face because a moderator will stomp on anyone getting snarky)

New books in LARGE PRINT! I’m visually challenged and as much as I love my kindle, The feel of a real book in my hands will always be a beloved feeling!

Our library also has quarterly books sales of almost free books!! For 5$USD we get in a day early and can buy as many as we want. Anyone else has to wait and there is a limit for the first 2 days.

[stevviefox]

Also many, many libraries have inter library loan(it may be called something different). This means if they don’t have the item you want, they can get it for you. This may include photocopy/pdf of articles. This can also include along with books and DVDs, microfilm/fiche which is also a huge resource. Check around for libraries that are listed as depositories if you want to look at government documents.

Remember that many colleges and universities have open stacks for the public. You will likely have to pay a membership fee but you will get to stuff.

[latinandlattes]

Hello latinandlattes !! I just wanted to let you know that I love your blog and it’s aesthetic✨ also it might be a bit late but congratulations on becoming a T.A. 🎊 Also may I ask a question? Which app do you generally use for picture editing? You may not share if you don’t wish to .. anyways , keep up the good work 🙌🏽

Lots of love from Pakistan 🇵🇰

Aw thank you, you're so sweet! I use Lightroom, both on desktop and the app. I bought some presets a long time ago and can't remember who made them (sorry!), so I usually just put on one of those and slightly adjust the lighting and colours to my preference.

If you're not goo with photo software and don't have the time to play around with it, I recommend finding some presets you like, or watching a video on how to create a preset. It really cuts down on editing time, especially during a busy semester.

I hope this helps!

[samanthropologist]

08.25.2021

pictured: working on a discussion post, completing my bajillion readings, and getting back into the swing of things

hi all! my semester has officially started and i am already really enjoying all of my courses. i am especially loving my bioanthropology TA position, even more than i thought i would. i have my first lab sections tomorrow, i’m getting excited! hope you all are having a great start to your fall semester ✨

[pizzaandwine]

[plumslices]

being in your twenties is literally so fucking inhumane. and during a pandemic. Oh my god

[latinandlattes]

2021.06.18 || Currently I’m taking part in the Trojan Women read-a-long. I didn’t study much Greek tragedy during my degree, so I’m learning so much while reading this play! Right now I’m reading in translation, but I hope to read a bit in Greek as well before the end of the month! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Are you someone who prefers to read works in their original language or translation?

[latinandlattes]

2021.05.26 || I’m starting this bad boy today. I’m normally not intimidated by large books, but I always seem to have trouble reading primary texts for lengthy periods. I can finish a 600-page modern fiction book in two days, but 600-page classics usually take me months (unless it’s for a class). This time, I’ve put a sticky note at the beginning of each book, so instead of staring at 700 pages uninterrupted, I know that every 100 pages is a new book. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Are you intimidated by large books or does the length of a book not matter?

[latinandlattes]

2021.05.24 || Here’s an old picture of my set up from last semester. Now that summer has arrived, I don’t have much studying going on anymore, so I’m not quite sure what to talk about on this page. I graduated this month, so I’m officially in transition mode as I look forward to starting my graduate degree in the fall! Restrictions in my area have ramped up again and this time I’m not allowed to see anyone outside of my household, neither indoors nor outdoors. This means that for the next two weeks, you’ll find me at the park, reading underneath a tree alone, or at my desk, preparing for my language exams in September.

[ripariansoliloquy]

1651 hrs | 1st january, 2021 | day 21/100

this year is a pretty important one for my future. hopefully, we'll all be happy, safe and healthy throughout.

the book i am reading features essays from some of of my absolute favorite individuals, and speaks about the necessity of dissent. truly important in today's times.

song of the day : bondhu // indian ocean

[vetadventure]

1/3/2021//

I guess someone wants attention 💁🏼‍♀️

[violetsnotebook-archive]

drinks featured in my studyblr posts | coffee edition

[rylie-studies]

march 04, 2021 ♡

Hey beautiful people! It’s been a while, but wow I can’t believe it’s March already which means it’s basically a year since we’ve been quarantined. It’s crazy. For some quick life updates, I’m still currently reading abt the Roman emperors and it’s so interesting; I’ve gotten quite far with it and, omg, I love it. It’s insane to think that they were once walking on this planet and there’s actual evidence for it. I also found a book all abt the influences of the classical world in Game of Thrones! It’s also super interesting. On a different note, I can’t believe the last episode for WandaVision is on Friday like aaaah, it’s been so good! I surely will miss it and all the crazy theories.

Also, my love for Italian is still as strong as ever and I’ve been studying a little bit everyday. It’s such a beautiful language. By the way, I’ve developed quite a fascination for Latin and I might be taking some classes for it in university. Long story short, I watched a video of how ancient languages would’ve sounded like, was completely captivated when Ancient Rome came up, read some reasons why I should study Latin, realized they aligned with my goals, and the rest is history. Also, I think I’ve settled on what I wanna study in university (taking into account majors and minors) after much reflection and organization, but we shall continue to see how it goes. I hope March will be kind to all of us!! 🤍✨

🎧: quando dio ti ha inventata - emanuele aloia

[rylie-studies]

tbh the existence of journals really does make living more tolerable and i’m so grateful to whoever decided that cute and aesthetic compact notebooks should exist i hope they know they’re a gem

[apoherm-deactivated20231020]

herdrafts  middle of the week update : I’ve finally finished writing my novel plot draft, unbelievably I’m running out of notebooks, that means *new* plain blank paper pages ready to be scribbled out. This morning I’ve also got my Japanese textbook printed so I can easily take notes and review past lessons, replied to few emails for two collabs, and to my pen-pal letter. I’m also halfway through Macbeth and Hickory Dickory Dock by Agatha Christie, I’m enjoying both of them luckily!

[latinandlattes]

21.01.24 || New year, same old me with the pics from my study abroad two years ago. Where does the time go?

Term started late this year due to covid, but classes finally started last week. I’m taking three language courses and am in absolute heaven right now. I feel like I finally have the time to focus on the smallest details of Greek and Latin and can nerd out over grammar constructions with my professors. Maybe teaching a language is my true calling, since I’m at my happiest in a language class.

Also lerne ich Deutsch und lese Der Kleine Prinz. Wo sind die Deutschsprache studyblrs?

[violetsnotebook-archive]

27.12.20 / ἀνάγκᾳ δ’ οὐδὲ θεοὶ μάχονται

[latinandlattes]

Congratulations on your first TAship! *former graduate student fist-bump in COVID-safe manner* :D

Thank you! It’s been a weird semester, but I hope I managed to help some students along the way!