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this is so embarrassing. i want to love & be loved & drink really nice tea & eat really nice pasta & not feel like the loneliness is a part of me anymore. i want a herb garden

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Still trying to come to terms with the fact I’ll never be a librarian who can speak a dead language and be recruited by a ruggish but handsome explorer for a quest to lift the curse and save the world

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If I may once again dip my toe into the discourse surrounding Greek Mythology, a lot of people like to rewrite or reframe the story of Medusa, and that’s great! Highly encourage it. But, DON’T YOU DARE GO AND DEMONIZE MY BOY PERSEUS!

Perseus isn’t some vile misogynist who hunts down and murders Medusa for the hell of it. He’s a scared kid who’s trying to save his mom from a forced marriage (whom herself has been a victim of terrible abuse from her father) to a creepy evil king and gets duped by the Gods into cleaning up their mess for them. He’s not the villain, he’s just another pawn. So if I see one more motherfucker trying to make him out to be the “real monster” I will throw hands.

You know what would be way more interesting?! Medusa sees Perseus rolling up to her crib and freaks out cause ‘holy shit this is a fucking kid. a fucking toddler with a sword and shield.’ and they hash it out and then TEAM UP to kill the evil kind trying to force marry Perseus’ mother! Think of the dynamics that you could write! The interactions that could occur. I mean, one of ‘em is gonna have to wear a blindfold but hey, minor problems.

What I’m saying is, gimme a buddy cop movie where Perseus and Medusa team up to fight evil in Ancient Greece.

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september 15th, 2021 • 9:47am

i can’t believe we’re already halfway through september (mostly because the weather certainly isn’t acting like it here in new england…). i just finished my only class for the day and i’m gearing up for the week ahead :) happy studying everyone!

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coffee and notebooks and fancy pens

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why do you and others like vaccines so much?

not dying of preventable diseases is actually one of my favorite hobbies

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What causes your anxiety ?

being alive

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in your room

where souls disappear

only you exist here

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2215 • 28072021 • WEDNESDAY • 1/100 DAYS OF PRODUCTIVITY

i am starting another productivity challenge to keep myself accountable and maintain a posting schedule here!

i had five hours of continuous classes today and i'm exhausted 😵

colourful organic chemistry notes and my complete set up for august!

total time spent studying: 2H 30M

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#sixweekstospring | Day 4

I’m trying to build habits that will last longer than just the duration of this challenge and one way I’m approaching that is to set the bar lower 😅 Rather than trying to do a massive workout everyday, I just try to get the exercise in that I can manage on that day.

Today was another busy day, so I only got a short walk on the beach in after work. But I’m more than happy with it.

Day 4 Prompts:

What’s the smallest, most achievable version of your big goal that you can do on a daily basis? If you want to become a master yogi, you could make the bare minimum a 10 minute stretch at the start or end of the day, for example.

Declutter your accessories/jewelry. This is another small, manageable category, but it makes getting ready in the mornings just a little easier.

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balancing self care and studies

make sure to get enough sleep - all nighters are NOT good for maximum brainpower, trust me. try to make a routine of what time to sleep and wake, as it helps you to feel refreshed during the mornings.

water! at first i hated drinking so much water because it felt like a chore. so, instead i used one of those big two litre diet coke bottles. it means that i can fill it once and then use it all day, without having to keep getting up. remember, your body can only absorb so much at a time, so small sips!

if it gets to the point where your brain is shutting down and you simply cannot think anymore - then don't. pushing yourself overworks you and ultimately means you're not learning/studying as effectively. try taking a small break, fifteen minutes without your phone, just move your legs, give your brain a rest. if you return and still cannot work, take a longer break or even stop for the rest of the night. you need breaks!

allow yourself some pampering. it doesn't have to be much, but washing your face can make the world of difference. cold showers are refreshing, warm ones are more relaxing. to each their own.

make sure you're living life outside of your studies. sure, for now it may seem like it's everything, but neglecting your mental health is even worse. please take care of yourself.

do some exercise! yes, yes, i know. but even ten minutes of some stretches can do you the world of good. make sure you give your body some work, especially after longer study periods. try not to over do it though - sometimes people do longer workouts, which although aren't inherently bad, it can make exercising feel like a chore.

hobbies! find something fun that you like to do, watch a movie, read a book, do some artwork! (and if you do some - tag me please #snippetsofsherlock )

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Sometimes you're just an introverted loser who sits alone in your room with a cup of tea and a book, has fantasies about morally grey fictional characters, is severely touch starved with a completely fucked up sleep schedule and slowly declining mental health.

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journal, august 1st

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let’s go to a foreign city and explore museums and cafés and local thrift shops