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feeling nostalgic about nyc
ig: its.smaranda
you aren’t a bad person if you fail, skip a lecture or procrastinate
you aren’t lazy if you sleep in or can’t finish everything you were supposed to do
you aren’t weak if stress makes you cry and studying is overwhelming
you aren’t a failure, you are simply being a human
i’m trying a new thing called activities
“activities” is where you do different things like play an instrument or plant a garden
tell me more
i’ve said too much already
29 jan. 2019 | my room is slowly becoming a jungle
So much math today. Also, I was getting ready to the test on Russian lang :>
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Poster for the International Jazz Festival in Dortmund, Germany (1976). Designed by Günther Kieser.
college is all about multitasking. you gotta sleep AND cry at the same time
me: wants to play multiple instruments, create art, speak multiple languages, etc.
me: lays on the floor face down for an hour instead
Argos, Cappadocia - Turkey
“Because sending a letter is the next best thing to showing up personally at someone’s door. Ink from your pen touches the stationary, your fingers touch the paper, your saliva seals the envelope, your scent graces the paper. Something tangible from your world travels through machines and hands, and deposits itself in another’s mailbox; their world. Your letter is then carried inside as an invited guest. The paper that was sitting on your desk, now sits on another’s. The recipient handles the paper that you handled. Letters create a connection that modern and impersonal forms of communication will never replace.”
today’s set up.
it’s drizzling out but I’ve got my tea so all’s well. also. peep my messy in class notes.
!!!and the new mug I bought myself!!! I love it so much, it says “love is love is love is love” around the rim :))))
learning a language that you will never use just because you want to, is valid. don’t quit because someone told you it’s not useful. maybe the language sounds cool. maybe it sounds pretty. maybe the language sounds undercover spy-ish. that’s all the reason you need.
journal series: (a reading from my journal):
OK, so you fucked up.
big whoop. literally everyone fucks up. and anyone who expects you not to is obviously insane, lying, and just trying to sort out their own lives. you’re nothing special.
that little voice inside telling you that you aren’t good enough? that your dreams aren’t worth it? shut him/her up right now. they don’t know you. you’re the hero in this story. don’t let evil win. not today.
let today be for acceptance and change. let that version of you win.
so you fucked up. who hasn’t?
how to survive bad school days, from morning till night
my last year of high school starts rather soon, and i’ve had more than my fair share of days when i wake up wanting to cry. there aren’t many things you can do when obligations like school force you to get over it as soon as it starts, so here are some tips to make your day better.
1. dress opposite the way you feel. even though sweats might be super tempting, dress up. wear your favorite pair of jeans, or a dress, or your cutest sneakers, even. wear bright colors at least. sweatpants and such will just make you feel even more blah and unfocused throughout the day.
2. moisturize! this might seem like an odd idea, but moisturizing and going into school glowy and soft definitely helps me feel more comfortable and less ugh during the school day. it helps keep me in my home-y comfort zone, if that makes sense.
3. carry something from home. this can be a book (even if you don’t read it), a tube of chapstick, a big waterbottle, etc… i have even gone as far as wrapping myself in a small blanket and walking around like that for the day. if you like this option and don’t feel comfortable wearing it, fold it up and place it in your backpack, just so you know it’s there.
4. plan out your day. even if it’s just making a mental note, tell and remind yourself of the things your going to do and when. this will get rid of any unnecessary stress and pressure. if something unexpected comes up, this will also help you manage your time a little better.
5. eat and drink happy things! pick today to pack a lunch, no matter what your usual routine is. drink plenty of water throughout this day, and eat as many fruits and veggies as you can. fill a reusable water bottle with water, fruit (like lemon or strawberries), and chia seeds! it’s perfect to sip throughout the day for a reboot or just to boost your mood.
6. when you get home, bathe immediately! wash off the day’s dirt. drop everything as soon as you get home, and either jump in the shower or relax in a bath with your favorite soaps and scents and a book. give yourself a break before you have to get back to work.
7. don’t ignore your work. by work, i mean school work. if you’re having a bad day, don’t hesitate to take a break from talking to people or running (low-priority) errands. you don’t want to ignore schoolwork, though, because teachers aren’t the most lenient people in the world, and getting it done will take a lot off of your shoulders. pushing it away will only gain you more bad days.
8. go to bed. get sleep! you want to be refreshed and happy for the next day, even if it’s a weekend. there’s a good chance your bad day began because you didn’t get enough sleep, or because you were ripped out of bed. reward yourself with rest after a long day.
Sicily, 1984.
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