#The-NerdyPrincess

Hello there! :) | Lynn, 22| Foundation in Science | 3rd Year Psych Major. (Cantonese, Mandarin, Malay, Korean & English)

[iworkfornickfury]

People with Vaginas

I know a lot of people on this website are just getting their period or will be getting it soon so please share these tips that i wish I’d known when i was 14

- If you get blood on your panties, scrub it out with soap immediately before putting it in the wash to loosen the stain.

- wear your pad farther back when you are going to bed

- wear your pad farther forward if you are going to be walking around a lot

- DO NOT wear a tampon for more than 6-8 hours (wear pads to bed)

- don’t wear a tampon if you have no flow

- staying super hydrated helps with cramps

- other foods that help with cramps and soreness is bananas, kale, broccoli, pineapple, whole grains, and dark chocolate

- excess sugar can negatively effect your mood while PMSing

- use your period cramps as an excuse for being incapable of doing a task if that is the case (it is often too touchy of a topic to question further)

- Just remember that this happens to every girl and if you need pads or tampons, you can openly ask any female.

[elleandhermione]

11:58 AM | totally forgot to post this month’s planner. drinking fresh ginger&mint leaf tea. taking a weekend off before I start full time preparing for my state exams

~listening to~ I’ve Been Waiting by Briston Maroney

[sleepinnyc]

nothing will ever beat a good book, with an iced latte, in a cute environment ☕️📖✨

ig: iced.coffee

[needynova]

I find it interesting how books can actually make you feel better and also worse if you don’t have anything to read. I find myself spendning more time daydreaming and thinking about interesting worlds and characters I’ve just read about and that feeling is extraordinary.

But also when you don’t have a book, you kinda lose that positive energy and mood and you are in a constant bad mood.

[howquickthesuncandropaway]

T H I S👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[lizziethereader]

Daunt Books London 

I am utterly in love with this bookstore. I’ll probably go there every time I’m in London from now on (not that I’m in London that often).  Twelve books and one beautiful tote bag made it home with me (I couldn’t bring more due to luggage weight restriction). 

If you ever find yourself in London, I would definitely recommend going there!

[mienar]

✨ shops now open!✨

inprnt || redbubble

[classicaellie]

I woke up at 4am and couldn’t get back to sleep. So I’ve binged half the new season of Queer Eye until the sun came up and spent the rest of today typing up Greek philosophy notes and working on a translation of a Clouds excerpt. 

[hannybstudies]

had a really fun time creating this spread ☆

studygram // previous post

[wellreadfolk]

i had heard good things about shakespeare and company but i didn’t know it was THIS amazing. we spent way more time than planned there on our trip last week. psa: they have a housecat called aggie as well! bonus.

[whilereadingandwalking]

I really am bad at resting when I’m supposed to. I’m home because I was feeling sick, and yet my brain is still doing its best to find ways to feel productive, striving to get things written and books read! Today I’ve been working on some sketches for fun crafts for a local scavenger hunt that I’ve dedicated a lot of time to in the past.

[wellreadfolk]

may 6 — first strawberries of the season ft. the parisian muji store, upon which we accidentally stumbled while trying to find the pantheon ✨ can’t believe our trip to paris was a month ago already!

[sisistudies-deactivated20180629]

Please read if you’re a student

You are NOT PROCRASTINATING, if - you’re sick - you have headache - you feel pain - you’re exhausted - you feel anxious - you have had big changes in your life that make you feel tired/restless/anxious/sad - you have to skip a class/take rest because of reasons I mentioned above. It’s not procrastinating. You’re not lazy. Everyone needs to have rest and take care of themselves when they’re sick. IT IS NOT OKAY TO WORK IN PAIN. Don’t burn out. It’s not worth it. Do not feel guilty. After some rest and relaxing you will study even more effectively. If you feel pain, - take a medicine if it works for you - put all of your books away - take warm shower - eat at least 1 healthy thing and 1 treat/feel-good-food, drink water - go to bed, sleep or read a book/listen to music that is not related to your school (if you have headache/migraine I suggest you to switch off the lights and just sleep) - just take your time - it’ll be all okay.

[floralls]

by monalogue

[friendly-animals]

[fiti-vation]

[studioobrien]

THINGS TO DO WHEN STRESSED

Get dressed! It is a sign that you are ready to get things done and not lie around all day.

Go for a walk! If you feel cravings coming up, just go for a walk. It’ll give you an opportunity to clear your head and exercise a little.

Draw! Are you a creative person? Then draw, paint, doodle, do what you are good at!

Write! Devoted fanfiction writer or simply a compelled diarist? Write a story or write down your thoughts and feelings.

Read! Escapism for the win!

Pet your pet! Your pet will undoubtedly shower you with the love you need at that time. Give your beloved animal some affection and spill your guts!

Meet a friend! Don’t lock yourself up and wallow in your misery. Go outside, talk to people. Call a trusted friend. Hell, call your mother. 

Make a bullet journal! If you want to be productive, then a journal or planner does come in handy.

Send out an SOS! Like I did on Tumblr. We are a community, and as cliché as this may sound; we’re all in this together.

Go shopping! Unless shopping for clothes triggers you. Then go buy books.

Play a game! Sims is my jam, folks.

Listen to some music! Nothing like a good song to keep your mind occupied.

Watch TV or a series! Netflix and chill.

Make out! If you have a boyfriend/girlfriend, go smooching! Unfortunately, I don’t have one. But hey, I’m still young.

Shower or take a bath! Get cleaned up. You’ll feel better, I promise.

Sleep! If it’s late at night, and you’re thinking of ordering some pizza or ice-cream; just go to bed already. You can have breakfast first thing in the morning.

Dance! Be your own living-room ballerina!

Sing! You can’t sing with your mouth full ;)

Give the food that you are about to consume to a homeless person! You’ll do a good deed and stop yourself from binge eating! (for anyone w an ED)

Brush your teeth! Everything you eat immediately afterwards will taste bad! (for anyone w an ED)

Learn a new language! In my case: Korean (because kdramas are amazing!)

Throw/break something! Repressed anger issues because you feel out of control? Well throw some rocks into a lake. Or a plate against the wall. I am in no way responsible if something goes amiss.

Cultural activity! Museum, opera, ballet, theatre, citytrip. Go for it!

(found this on tumblr, forgot who made it, the link that someone shared w me is invalid, it seems like the blog is now deleted)

ADDED MY OWN 

Go to a pet shelter

Pick up an Instrument

Go to the farmer’s market

Organize your blog

Organize your room

Do your laundry

Clean the house or your room

Watch funny youtube videos

Go to Barnes & Noble

Play catch (one of the most underrated games)

Play basket ball even if you’re not good at it, just playing w a bouncing ball is fun and distracting

Play some video games

Watch a movie or go to the movie theater

Go to the arcade

Pick up your camera or phone go on a walk & take pictures

Writing whatever comes to mind, don’t think about it

Reread your favorite book

Make a list of things you want to watch, places to visit, listen to, attend

Make a list for the year a goals list and stick it on your wall

Make a collage with real materials not the apps, it’s more fun cutting& pasting & using your hands

Paint – or color there are plenty of coloring books for adults

Listen to a podcast I can recommend some!

Join a club or an organization (like volunteer work or a club at school, or somewhere where you can help someone if you’re good at what you do, like if you’re good at writing, join the writing center as a tutor)

[earthysoph]

Budgeting Tips!

I’ve gotten pretty good at saving money over the years, here are my tips!

Look into minimalism. I put this first because if you are someone who feels trapped in a cycle of spending money on clothes and things you don’t need (like I once was) you need to consider a way of life that requires less unnecessary spending and focusses on improving your character and life as a whole. It can be hard to even begin saving when you have a strong urge to buy the latest trends and trinkets, but it is possible to break out of the cycle, and easier if you watch some motivating videos. here are some of my favs (no sponsors!):

Minimalism: What I Stopped Buying!

Konmari your life

The Art of Letting Go | The Minimalists | TEDxFargo

Never spend more than you earn. This is easier for some and harder for some but is the most crucial part of saving because you need money left over each week to save. If you’re jobless at the moment, or spending heavily, you need to cut down your spending so its below the amount coming in.

Put your budget in a spreadsheet. I put my weekly budget in an excel document with all my expenses (bus fare, phone service, food and other) and earnings (student loan payments, extra work) and see what can be left over.

Decide how much you want to save, and how much you want to spend from your left over money. lets say you earn $150 per week and must spend $50 on utilities. You have $100 left over to spend and save. If you want to get to your savings goal fast, you should save more than you spend. If you’re relaxed about saving and just want to put away a small amount, you can adjust the ratio accordingly.

Transfer your saving amount into your savings account immediately  after you get paid. Let’s say you want to save $60 per week and have $40 left to spend on food, experiences and miscellaneous items. Transfer that $60 into your savings account when you get paid and leave the $40 + utility amount ($50) in you spendings.

Pay for utilities as soon as possible. Pay your service provider load your transport money onto your transport card, put the petrol in your car etc when you get paid, if possible. This leaves you with only your extra $40 spending money in your account, so you know how much you can spend from it throughout the week.  

Have Fun! Saving is easiest when you enjoy it (duh!) so try to focus on the satisfaction of a rising bank account, and the reason you’re saving whether it be travel, study, safety, or just to get into the good habit.