me, myself, and pens

kayla '17 | puerto rican & filipino | studyblr, nurblr, bujo | future nurse practictioner |

[memyselfandpens]

03 | 20 | 2017

#2 in the college spread series: Penn State University. 

Disclaimer: The second picture is not mine, all others are. 

[memyselfandpens]

It’s amazing what a single push in the right direction can do for you.

Throughout the entire time that I have been home today, I’ve succumbed to traveling into the black hole of YouTube with its Buzzfeed videos, etc. At around 11 PM, I finally realized that I actually have school tomorrow and there are things that need to be done. So, I started by clearing my messy desk of pens, markers, and scrap pieces of paper. Once all the mess was cleared, I felt more proactive about my time and what needs to be done. And from there, I worked for about four 25-minute sessions of studying without even realizing the amount of time that had gone by. If only I had done a single and small yet positive act sooner, I would have been done with my homework and studying sooner and have more sleep for tomorrow’s day. I wanted to write out this experience for myself (for the next time I am beyond lazy, which tends to happen often) and others who are absentmindedly browsing through Tumblr, looking for an escape from tasks to do, whether its homework, chores, or anything else. 

Hope this inspires someone to act upon themselves in the right direction. :) 

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Introduction - orgnizedmess

Hey everyone! After a lot of thinking I have finally decided to start this studyblr, in order to study daily (which I never really did, oops.) and to beat procrastination in the face!

This blog was originally going to be called organizedmess, but since the name’s already taken, it is ORGNIZEDMESS.

Here are a few facts about me:

You can call me by the name Glimmer.

I’m in my last year of high school (I’m so not ready for this 😰), that’s Grade 12.

I’m left handed (hey lefties!)

I study in a CBSE curriculum school, currently studying Accountancy, Business Studies, Economics, Informatics and English

I love stationery! I used to have this crazy liking for books (I have too many empty books), but I think now I like pens more, esp. after seeing all the different kinds of pens through different studyblr’s.

I can speak fluently in Hindi and English and kind of speak Arabic (not really tbh 😳)

Hobbies: Singing, dancing, watching youtube videos (new found hobby), editing videos.

The blogs that I regularly followed before starting this studyblr, and have kind of inspired me are: @studyquill , @educatier , @studyign and @studyingcbse.

Honestly speaking, there are so many studyblr’s, so many students trying to improve their performance, that it gives me hope to give a try and improve my academic performance

[memyselfandpens]

#1 in the Ask You series !

Since I am a studyblr/bujo page, I consequently follow other studyblrs/bujo pages. While we are all passionate about bullet journalling and expressing ourselves through it, I wanted to start this series in hopes of finding other similarities or differences among us and be able to make friends/learn more about each other! With that being said, here’s the first question in the Ask You series!

Answer: I really enjoy making home videos of my family, friends, and I. Whether it’s going on adventures, celebrating different occasions, etc. The videos hold memories that I always like to look back on when I’m struggling in school/life or missing certain people. I’ve actually contemplated on uploading the videos onto YouTube but I don’t know yet...

What about you?

[studyofgarnet-blog]

Calling all studyblrs!

Hi! I’m new here and I’m looking for more blogs to follow!

Please reblog if you post the following: -bullet journaling -studyspo -studyspo for art majors (bonus points if you’re an illustration major) -study tips -organization tips

(Note: this is a side blog so if I follow you it will be on my personal blog)

[sprouht-studies]

supporting male studyblrs!!

hi guys!! let’s show some love & support to male studyblrs!! let’s encourage guys to start studyblrs, let’s show the world the beauty that guys can create!! if you guys know of any male studyblrs, do tag them below so that i can check their studyblrs out!!

here’s a list of male studyblrs i know:

@jhonstudies

@oliverstudy

@boystudy

@akemi-study 

@justasciencebro

@studyblrphil

@studyblr-lawyer

@hipsterstudy

@sprouht-studies

[studypetals]

awhh, this is so nice!

[memyselfandpens]

03 | 15 | 2017

This week’s spread! Experimenting with colors each week that I normally wouldn’t choose has been surprisingly more fun than not implementing any color at all. 

Week’s self-discovery: Step out of your comfort zone, even with something as small as switching up your weekly planner spread… You might be pleasantly surprised.

Bullet journal posts will be out every Wednesday and posts on notes will be sporadic! Senior year is becoming too hectic for me to be able to post every day or so. Much love! 

[carolamart]

“My girl is holy, is sacred, is pure, is clean, is loved, is whole, is beautiful, is worthy, is okay, is alone, is just fine just the way you are girl just the way you look babe with that dirty mouth and those hands, wherever they have been and that sadness, whatever caused it and that anger, wherever it came from and that fear, who ever brought it you are my girl, girl, you are me.” - Warsan Shire.  Happy International Women’s Day! 

[eccentricstudies]

studyblrs

hi guys i’m kind of new to this and i wanna follow some more accounts so if you’re a studyblr reblog and ill follow, also feel free to follow back i’d really appreciate it  :)) 

[studyingblob-blog]

Hey guys! A little while ago, I decided to establish a study plan for myself, and I decided to make it into a master post. So..here’s my usual study plan. Enjoy!

Study Plan

Day 1:

make vocab flashcards

start writing/highlighting notes

read your textbook/chapter twice

Day 2:

review flashcards twice

read notes twice

read textbook/chapter once

create some diagrams

Day 3:

find a video about the topic

read your notes aloud once

read your textbook/chapter once

review diagram

Day 4:

try rewriting you notes from your memory

read notes aloud once

read textbook once

practice vocab flashcards

Day 5:

make a summary of your chapter/lesson

go over vocab

read notes

read textbook

find more videos on the topic

Day 6:

try to find an educational song about the topic(trust me, it makes concepts stick in your head)

review vocab

read notes aloud once

read textbook/chapter once

go over diagrams or try to redraw them from memory

Day 7

go over your vocab

watch another video

read aloud notes

read material

go over diagram again

get a good night’s sleep!!!

Hi! Hoped that was a bit helpful! That’s the way I usually study for exams. Let me know if you’ve seen any other posts like these or have some ideas for studying! I’d love to see more posts about study plans since I’m always looking for a new way to study. :D BTW: The banner was made on Canva. =D

[memyselfandpens]

The best way to predict the future is to create it.

Abraham Lincoln

Takeaway: When you doubt your chances of actually winning a scholarship, remember that you are creating the opportunity to win in the first place. 

More motivational quotes during senior’s scholarship journey can be found here. 

[studypetals]

hey, i love your bujo and was wondering if you could suggest some themes/ideas for weekly spreads? thanks! x

hello, and thank you! i’m in a bit of a slump myself, so hopefully these themes can help us both. 

JOURNAL SPREAD THEMES + suggested things to add

hogwarts house colors

you could do one color at a time, or multiple!

house mottos

house aesthetic pictures

4 seasons

season aesthetics

simple doodles 

goals for that season

space theme

describe your ideal planet

space doodles

doctor who quotes maybe?

library theme

different books you want to read

book quotes

art appreciation

museum pictures

museum tickets if you have them

different art pictures

abstract/detailed doodles

cursive, small lettering

different biomes

underwater, mountains, jungle, etc. 

animal pictures

have the colors match the mood

pastels 

one color or multiple 

cute quotes/doodles

sticky notes

small lettering

bold colors

one color or multiple

bright pictures

big lettering

earth tones 

plant pictures

browns/greens/etc. 

plant washi 

different brands 

cutouts of tags/brand names

simple layout 

success quotes 

stick to one color 

simple theme

sticky notes to match color 

cute doodles

cursive and regular lettering

garden theme

flower pictures/doodles

plant washi

growth quotes

cursive lettering

places you want to go/travel  

pictures of where you want to go

plane/train/boat doodles

vast array of colors 

lists of where to go 

budget to travel 

retro theme

retro colors

retro anime/show pictures

quirky or block lettering 

academic theme

list of classes and professors

task lists and test dates 

scholar quotes

school-themed doodles 

assignment trackers 

that was just what i could think of for now. i might make another list if i think of some more! 

[liveandstudy]

As a studyblr, I procrastinate. I have weak subjects, and I get stressed easily. I lie to myself, “Yeah, this won’t be tested.” I quit my notes halfway because my motivation runs out, and when it returns, my forgetfulness and lack of organisation means that I don’t remember them. I scroll through my dash and think, “Wow. I’m so much less dedicated, hardworking, passionate than these people. I’m so much less than these people.”

I receive messages in my inbox that say, “Wow. You’re so inspiring.” And I can never fathom how someone could actually believe that. 

And then I do. Because the words we type, documenting our day, and the photos we post, perfectly arranged - they show an impossible, unreal version of ourselves. The best angle of ourselves - neat handwriting, brilliant modesty, impeccable focus, and enviable responsibility.

Just like how you shouldn’t unfairly compare yourselves to magazine covers, because they aren’t real, you shouldn’t compare your educational journeys to those of other studyblrs, because they aren’t a full and unbiased representation of how other people actually study (unglamorously).

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This is so important!!

[memyselfandpens]

03 | 13 | 2017

Last week’s spread! I took more of a diary approach and started in the middle of the week, because why not? 

Side note: You don’t have to read too much into the entries unless you want... It doesn’t really matter. I just forgot to take a picture before filing the days in!

Hope everyone is ready for the blizzard that’s coming to the NE tonight into tomorrow! I’ll be sitting by a fireplace with candles on and planning to sleep in... pure bliss. 

[sailorfate]

[thebootydiaries]

mutual i’ve never talked to in my life: *reblogs my post* 

 me: ?? best friends???? forever??

[memyselfandpens]

03 | 12 | 2017

#1 in the college spread series: Temple University. 

I’ve been inactive for quite some time... which correlates to me not being on top of my studies as much. Lesson that I’ve come to learn: It’s only realistic to have ups and downs as you work towards being successful in life. 

Side Note: The second and third photos look like it’s just one big post of the spread like the first but they’re actually separate, closer photos of each page!