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day 1 of @studywitharmy’s 10 day study challenge: what self care did you practice today?

Today I worked on cleaning off my desk and sorting out my pencil case! I also washed my face really well first thing in the morning and let myself sleep in 2 hours later than usual after I stayed up pretty late last night. Sometimes, one has to compensate!! Hope you loves are having a great day :)

SOME FAVORITE STUDY/FOCUS RESOURCES

online pomodoro timer - perfect for days where you have several assignments to complete, this timer automatically tracks how many 25 minute sessions you complete, bringing up the five minute break timer between the first three, then the fifteen minute break timer following the fourth.

freedom for computer -this website blocks all but a list of websites you choose for as long as you need it to. i’ve found it’s great to keep me on task when drafting a longer essay i’ve already done all my research for.

forest for cellphone- i’ve linked to the one on the chrome store, but the best iteration of this app is definitely the one to keep you off your phone. something about having a small, fake tree’s life in your hands is very motivating and also frightening. plus, it’s satisfying to look back at your tiny forest after a long week.

quizlet- if you’re a student in 2021 and haven’t used quizlet what legitimately what you doing. while there isn’t the benefit of handwriting out flashcards and it’s a lot less aesthetic, it’s way more convenient for those of us with messy handwriting or who need to study on buses and the like. you don’t have to worry about dropping cards on the gross bus floor

notion- notion is already madly popular on studyblr, with many people making wildly aesthetic setups, but it doesn’t have to be all that complicated! in my opinion, lists are a very satisfying way to ensure you get everything you want to done, and notion is very nice for that. plus yeah the aesthetic arty fancy options are a bonus. 

friends and family - okay this one is definitely a cop out because it’s not actually a concrete study resource, but i’ve found it works really well to make sure my friends and family are holding me accountable. for friends, this means warning them ahead of time if there’s going to be a few days where they probably shouldn’t try to make plans with me or expect me to be on discord, and for family or roommates this means reminding them to be non-disruptive. don’t be rude to your friends and family though because being a kind person to those you love should definitely should come before academic success.

setting up my notion for the school this year!! how do y'all use notion, if at all? i’d highly recommend it, but sometimes crossing off objects on paper is still more satisfying? hoping to create something to track my independent studies if y'all have any ideas. cheers! – august

setting up my bullet journal spread for the rest of august and the beginning of the school year! feat.: the paperweight my brother made me and full inspiration from @365text! – august

hello everyone! since i’m turning 20 soon, and 2020 is almost ending, i’ve decided to cr

hello everyone! since i’m turning 20 soon, and 2020 is almost ending, i’ve decided to create my own 28 day anti-procrastination challenge. i’ve tried doing challenges on my blog before but really struggled to stay committed. i hope that this time, i can really stick to my plans and goals. i’ve struggled with procrastination my entire life, and i really want to tackle this bad habit and incorporate better habits before i turn 20, and before this year ends. i will be using a mixture of resources i found online for this challenge. the first day of my challenge will be today (nov 24, 2020).

steps for starting the challenge:

  1. make a not-to-do list (a list of tasks you will not do, no matter what)
  2. make a rewards list
  3. sign up for the beat procrastination challenge on: here (this is a 30 day challenge, but i’ll be using this because after 28 days, i should still be using these habits, so there should be no reason why i can’t answer the questions for an extra 2 days)

rules (based off of my challenge tribe, with additional rules i added):

  1. review your not-to-do list as soon as you wake up
  2. work on your most important task of the day for a minimum of 25 minutes as soon as you start your day (i will be keeping my phone on airplane mode and NOT check my email until after i’ve worked for 25 minutes)
  3. give yourself a time limit for each thing you have to do
  4. take breaks according to a set time (i’ll be taking a 10 minute break every 50 minutes of work)
  5. if you have a distracting thought or random task that you realized you have to do during a work session, write it down and work on it during your break.
  6. reward yourself if you get a task done without procrastinating and within the time limit
  7. when you have spare time, do what you have to do. do not put it off until the next day.
  8. follow the schedule below
  9. check in with the challenge tribe daily

schedule:
* modules workbooks are from here 
day 1 -
day 2 - module 1
day 3 -
day 4 - module 2
day 5 -
day 6 - module 3
day 7 - make a check-in post on tumblr (what worked, what didn’t work, how you’ll improve if needed)
day 8 - module 4
day 9 -
day 10 - module 5
day 11 -
day 12 - module 6
day 13 -
day 14 - module 7
day 15 - make a second check-in post
day 16-27 -
day 28 - final check-in post


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18.03.20

I was never sure what to do with flowers as they die…preserve their petals between book pages? Dry them and crush the petals into a bath? Bury them in the garden? These days I allow them to wither on my desk - it hurt my heart at first but it reminds me that some processes can’t be prevented.

hello !! i’m tobi (@ssehuns), and i was recently inspired to create a space where young people can share their art with a community of likeminded people after attending a creative writing camp with logan (@reckless-emotion), my co editor in chief. it was such an amazing, emotionally charged experience that we found ourselves wanting to hold on to that atmosphere for as long as possible

–– what is anthropocene?

anthropocene magazine (@anthropocenemag) is a submission based online literary zine and community focused on sharing writing and art !! our goal is to make anthropocene a monthly/quarterly/annually publishing magazine filled with work created young people for young people
inspiration for anthropocene came from a lot of different places, but we chose the name because above anything we want our community to be focused on growth and human activity

–– how do i get involved?

you can either apply to be an editor or graphic designerorsend in advance submissions (you can send in submissions at any time, but they’ll be archived until all the editor positions are filled)

–– editors

right now we’re looking for editors to read all submissions that we get. each editor will read for one type of submission, and we need 2-3 of each. we also need a few graphic designers. to apply, just follow @anthropocenemag, reblog this post then fill out an application below !!

poetry editor application
visual art editor application
fiction/nonfiction editor application
graphic designer application

–– submissions

we accept submissions of poetry, prose, short fiction, short creative nonfiction, essays, photography, digital art, or physical art. we’re going to officially open submission after editors are chosen, but you can submit now and they’ll be archived until editor applications close

–– submission guidelines:

you can submit as many as 5 pieces at one time, and you can send in a mix of any type of work. submit by sending us an email at [email protected] with your work in a file and your first name & last initial. name the file “work name,” “type of work” (example: sunsets on a beach, poetry). the subject of the email should be issue 1 submission, “number of pieces” (example: issue 1 submission, 3)

–– what’s the theme?

issue one’s theme is keystones !! a keystone is something that everything else depends on. for example, a momentous occasion, the most important step in a process, and an important realization are all keystones. (this is a very loose theme–more of a formality–so don’t worry at all if you don’t think your piece fits the theme~please submit it anyway !!!)

–– how do i stay updated about anthropocene?

after this initial post all updates and news will come from @anthropocenemag so please follow that blog for any future updates !

you can also follow us on instagram, check out our blog, or subscribe to us on issuu.

as the editors of anthropocene magazine, we are thrilled to announce that submissions for issue one are officially open ! you might remember that we previously had opened rolling/early submissions for those who for whatever reason wanted to get their work in early, but as of monday, december 9 submissions are open to everyone.

we accept submissions of poetry, prose, short fiction, short creative nonfiction, essays, photography, digital art, or physical art. we’re going to officially open submission after editors are chosen, but you can submit now and they’ll be archived until editor applications close

–– submission guidelines:

you can submit as many as 5 pieces at one time, and you can send in a mix of any type of work. submit by sending us an email at [email protected] with your work in a file and your first name & last initial. name the file “work name,” “type of work” (example: sunsets on a beach, poetry). the subject of the email should be issue 1 submission, “number of pieces” (example: issue 1 submission, 3)

–– what’s the theme?

issue one’s theme is keystones !! a keystone is something that everything else depends on. for example, a momentous occasion, the most important step in a process, and an important realization are all keystones. (this is a very loose theme–more of a formality–so don’t worry at all if you don’t think your piece fits the theme~please submit it anyway !!!)

yours truly,
anthropocene

editors have been notified!

we have officially notified our editors that they were chosen! if you were chosen you’ll have an email sent to the address you provided in the application. unfortunately those who were not chosen won’t be notified just because we had so many applicants.

we had so much fun reading all of your applications and we look forward to continuing with the next step of the process! if you weren’t chosen we still encourage you to submit a piece of writing or artwork.

thank you all so much for supporting us in this journey. we can’t wait to share what we’ve been working on with you.

yours truly, anthropocene

ps. editors please join our discord server! there’s a link in the email <3

applications for all editor positions will be closing this friday at midnight (est)

we’re hard at work reviewing applications and they all look fantastic! if you still want to apply though this week is your last chance. we’d love to hear from each and every one of you!

and remember submissions are always open for this upcoming issue with the theme: keystones

thank you all so much and we’re every excited to embark on this journey with you. we’ll announce when the accepted applicants are notified.

yours truly, anthropocene

baileyacademia: decided it’s time to read some classics i’ve never touched. coffee shop is giving oubaileyacademia: decided it’s time to read some classics i’ve never touched. coffee shop is giving ou

baileyacademia:

decided it’s time to read some classics i’ve never touched. coffee shop is giving out free stickers, this is why this place is my favorite.


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06.27.19 || New Internship = New NotebookHello Tumblr, it’s been a while (:

06.27.19 || New Internship = New Notebook

Hello Tumblr, it’s been a while (:


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my first semester is coming to a close and im not ready for finals.

have been writing a term paper all afternoon, haven’t even started practicing for my calculus class yet either.

hope everyone’s having a great day!

Hello! This is a masterpost of my favourite school supplies! This includes pens, pencils, highlighte

Hello! This is a masterpost of my favourite school supplies! This includes pens, pencils, highlighters, markers, paper and notebooks! The small star ( * ) represents my all time ride or die products :) There are no brush pens on this list because I currently don’t own any, got a Pentel Sign one coming though!

Black Pens:

  • Pilot G2 0.38 
  • Pilot G2 0.5 * 
  • Pentel Energel Needle Tip 0.3 * 
  • Muji Capped Gel Ink Pen 0.38 

Coloured Pens: 

  • Muji Capped Gel Ink Pens 0.38
  • Pilot Juice 0.5 *
  • Staedtler Tripus Fineliners

Pencils: 

  • Papermate Clearpoint Mechanical pencils 0.5 *
  • Bic Mechanical Pencils 0.5 

Markers: 

  • Crayola Supertip markers *
  • Staedtler markers 

Highlighters:

  • Zebra Mildiner highlighters * 
  • Stabilo Boss highlighters 
  • Muji clear view highlighters 

Paper/Notebooks:

  • Typo A4 notebooks * (best paper quality ever, kind of expensive)
  • Muji Plantation lined notebooks * (really good quality, ivory paper)
  • Muji recycled grid notebooks 
  • Fivestar reinforced paper (decently smooth but SUPER white)
  • Muji loose leaf paper (SUPER smooth, but not white)

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First step to choosing a backpack that you expect will last you a long time is deciding what you need from it. How many notebooks and binders will you be carrying? Will you be commuting? How durable do you need it? Does it need to have some sort of water protection? Will you be carrying a laptop? How much does the look of it matter? Make a list of everything you need the backpack to have, and then start searching. 

The prices I’ve listed are not exact, depending on the store you buy from, they could run more or less expensive. My brother found the Herschel Little America Mid Volume on sale at theBay (Canada) for $60, so keep an eye out and save some money! Also I’ve used the black version of all of these backpacks so pretty colours aren’t an extraneous variable.

Medium Sized Backpacks

Fjallraven Kanken 16L (80USD/100CAD) 

Appearance, Size & Material:

This backpack has become everyone’s new favourite and I kid you not, I see at least two every single day. It’s is the smallest out of the ones I’ll be mentioning. This backpack is waterproof, so if you live in a more rainy climate then this may be a good idea! The thick material is very durable and can probably take some throwing around.

What Does It Fit:

It’s got two compartments, one main and one small one as well as two open side pockets. The smaller compartment is sort of on the tiny side, and if you want something thicker like a heavy duty portable charger to fit, it might be difficult. This is a good option for those individuals who may not have many textbooks, notebooks or binders. If most of your life is on your electronic device, this will be a good option for you.The original version we are talking about does not have a laptop sleeve (on their website, they do have a laptop version for 115USD/153CAD, that fits a 15inch laptop or smaller), but the back padding is quite thick, so your laptop should be okay in a good quality sleeve. It also comes in a very wide array of colours.

Aesthetics: 9/10

Practicality: 8/10

Availability: 8/10

Overall Rating: 25/30

Herschel Little America Mid Volume 17L (99USD/110CAD) 

Appearance, Size & Material:

It’s very small, despite the fact that it’s a decent size. The zipper and magnetic clasp closure on the small pocket is very annoying, as is the drawstring closure on the main compartment. I find myself being extremely rough with it because the opening and closing isn’t very practical, especially if you don’t have a surface to set it on. I’ve only had it for a year and a half and it’s condition isn’t as good as my Jansport’s condition, after owning it for seven years. This bag is water resistant and waterproof.

What Does It Fit:

It has two compartments, the larger of which has a pocket for a 13 inch laptop. The smaller compartment is quite small, and can barely hold my phone and portable charger comfortably (for reference, I have the iPhone 8 Plus). The most that I’ve been able to fit inside this backpack is two notebooks and one textbook. This is probably better for those who don’t have much to carry. Or, this would again be a good choice for someone who does most of their schoolwork on their laptop/ipad.

Aesthetics: 8/10

Practicality: 3/10

Availability: 7/10

Overall Rating:20/30

Herschel Dawson 20.5L (69USD/75CAD)

Appearance, Size & Material:

This backpack is quite aesthetically pleasing, with a more minimalist look to it. My opinion on the drawstring is the same with this backpack too, I hate it, but slightly less because instead of having two clasps, it only has one. The material of this bag does mean it’s waterproof, which again, is advantageous to those living in a place where they get a lot of rain.

What Does It Fit:

It has a laptop compartment that fits a 13 inch laptop. It has two smaller compartments, both of which have a clasp enclosure, unlike in the other backpacks I’ve talked about, the small compartment of this bag isn’t horizontal, it is vertical. They’re quite deep pockets, and fit a good amount of stuff. It’s one of the bigger laptops in this category, and can fit around 3-4 notebooks and a binder or two. This is really good for people who have different weights to carry each day, because this is comfortable in both situations.

Aesthetics: 9/10

Practicality: 4/10

Availability: 7/10

Overall Rating: 20/30

Jansport Superbreak 21L (36USD/40CAD) 

Appearance, Size & Material:

This is hands down the best quality of backpacks that I’ve encountered given the price. It ‘s neither waterproof nor water resistant though. It also comes in a wide variety of designs and colours and are probably the most easily available backpacks on this list. One reason I like this bag is because it’s got a very basic design, so if you get a solid coloured one, it’ll look very chic and the black colour will go with everything.

What Does It Fit:

It has two compartments, one main and one small one. This backpack doesn’t have a laptop compartment, but the backing on it is very thick and sturdy, so even if you put your laptop in a sleeve, it’ll be pretty secure. The large compartment is almost never ending (kind of like Hermione’s bag in The Deathly Hallows). It’s held six binders, four notebooks and two textbooks on one occasion for me. The small compartment is also quite spacious, and has a small built in organizer for pens and other smaller knicknacks. There are no water bottle holders on the sides.

Aesthetics: 9/10

Practicality: 7/10

Availability: 10/10

Overall Rating: 26/30

Large Sized Backpacks

The North Face Women’s Borealis 28L (89USD/110CAD) 

Appearance, Size & Material:

This isn’t what I’d refer to as a cute backpack. It’s got this criss cross design on the front made with what they refer to as a bungee system, if needed, you could probably stuff a sweater in this area. Otherwise, it’s just kind of there. It comes in some nice colour combinations. There is also removable buckles, which are probably useful if you’re carrying a bunch of stuff. The straps look the thickest out of all the ones I’ve talked about, and that leads me to believe that they’re much more padded.

What Does It Fit:

This is a large backpack. It’s got three compartments, one very large one with a laptop sleeve that could fit a 15 inch laptop, and the middle one has a bunch of internal divisions for organization, it could fit a calculator, a bunch of pens, even a few notebooks. This divider also has a padded tablet/ipad sleeve. There are two extended mesh water bottle pockets, one of which has quick-draw cell-phone access. The main compartment is very large and could easily fit a large number of books and binders alongside your computer. This is ideal for people with a lot to carry, or commuters who don’t use their own cars.

Aesthetics: 3/10

Practicality: 9/10

Availability: 7/10

Overall Rating: 18/20

The North Face Women’s Jester 28L (70USD/80CAD)

Appearance, Size & Material:

This is again, not the most cute backpack on the list. It has the same bungee cord on the front, and on their site they state: “bungee cords crisscrossing the front of the pack are perfect for stuffing your jacket and bike helmet under for convenient, hands-free walks from class to class”. The bungee cords are more narrow than on the Borealis. There is also some light reflective particles on the backpack, especially the sleeves, which are probably there to make it safer to walk around at night.

What Does It Fit:

There are two compartments, both of which are pretty big. The front pocket has some internal organization the way the Borealis does. It also has a padded compartment for your ipad/tablet. There are two side mesh pockets for a water bottle or just smaller necessities. The larger compartment has a laptop sleeve again, and it fits a 13 inch laptop. The same compartment still has enough room to accommodate textbooks and binders. This is ideal for people with a lot to carry, and as stated in the other review, probably best for commuters who need to be on campus for a lot longer.

Aesthetics: 6/10

Practicality: 9/10

Availability: 7/10

Overall Rating: 24/30

Jansport Big Student 34L (48USD/55CAD)

Appearance, Size & Material:

This is a BIG backpack. It’s got the most volume out of all of the ones we’ve spoken about today, but it’s also physically much wider than all of them. That’s a negative for me, because if you ever fill it up completely, you kind of resemble those middle schoolers in television shows that have backpacks on that are bigger than them. I find that I can fit almost everything from this backpack into one of The North Face ones, and they aren’t as wide. It’s much more minimal looking than The North Face ones.

What Does It Fit:

It has six compartments and two mesh side pockets, perfect for a water bottle. One of these compartments at the very back of the bag is made for a 15inch laptop (I have found this pocket on the American version but not the Canadian version). The other two large compartments can easily hold a multitude of notebooks and textbooks. In ninth grade, where I live, we had to bring seven notebooks and five textbooks every single day, and I found that everything fit in those two zippered compartments. And they were not thin textbooks. The next pocket coming towards the outside of the bag is kind of a reach and grab one in my opinion, it isn’t too deep, and ends at about five or six inches down. Perfect for a cellphone. The next one has a built in organizer for pens and smaller trinkets, as well as enough space for a pencil pouch or a bullet journal. The last compartment is quite roomy too, and would probably be best for gum, hair ties, lip balm, etc. This backpack would be ideal for anyone carrying a buttload of stuff. 

Aesthetics: 6/10

Practicality: 5/10

Availability: 9/10

Overall Rating:  20/30

Jansport Right Pack Digital Edition 31L (65USD/70CAD)

Appearance, Size & Material:

This is pretty cute for being such a large backpack. It looks a lot like the Superbreak bag from Jansport. I definitely prefer this look to the Big Student. The colours I can find online are pretty limited in comparison to other Jansport bags. In this specific bag design there is a suede bottom, claiming to help with durability. Also, it’s thicker than the average bottom so your electronics would be more secure and safe from breakage.

What Does It Fit:

There are three compartments. The main compartment has a designated and separate space for both a 15inch laptop and an ipad/tablet, the former of which actually has a strap to lock it into place, as well as some additional room for textbooks and notebooks and such. There’s not really much to say about this pocket because it’s very basic and straightforward. The first smaller pocket has a built in organizer, perfect for putting pens, pencils and other small objects in. This is much better than the one in the Superbreak and looks more like the one in the Big Student. It’s got a zippered compartment inside the organizer as well. The final compartment is just a stash pocket for things like your phone or earphones, etc.

Aesthetics: 8/10

Practicality: 7/10

Availability: 7/10

Overall Rating: 22/30

Winners!

The winners are solely based on the grading system, which is quite subjective. I may not like largeness of the Jansport Big Student, but you might love it. I’d recommend giving your own scores and seeing which one is your winner!

Medium Sized: Jansport Superbreak

Large Sized: The North Face Women’s Jester

  march 7th 2020throwback post of my old trigonometry notes! i’m planning to post my current uni not

  march 7th 2020

throwback post of my old trigonometry notes! i’m planning to post my current uni notes, hopefully i’ll get around to doing that soon.


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✧ march 19, 2020 It has been a while! I’m back after a long time away from tumblr because I’ve been ✧ march 19, 2020 It has been a while! I’m back after a long time away from tumblr because I’ve been ✧ march 19, 2020 It has been a while! I’m back after a long time away from tumblr because I’ve been ✧ march 19, 2020 It has been a while! I’m back after a long time away from tumblr because I’ve been

march19,2020

It has been a while! I’m back after a long time away from tumblr because I’ve been wanting to start blogging/journaling more and explore how to express myself creatively, especially now that I’m going to be home almost all the time. Honestly, I’ve changed a lot this past year or so, and I’ve been enjoying my Hobonichi so far. I learned a lot about myself and finally found my career direction (accounting), which was so far from what I originally thought was for me. Art will always be dear to my heart, but I could only ever enjoy it if it were solely for pleasure. I think trying to make it into my career really dragged me down, so I always avoided it.

So much has changed and it’s really scary, but it will work out in the end. Don’t be afraid of trying new things, even if you feel like you’re betraying a part of yourself.   I’m still in community college, working on associates for transfer. I’ve started to draw again, admittedly after a long time. I’m enjoying it though, and that’s the most important thing. I still want to do something with my art in the future, but it will probably be after I’ve established my career. I want to open a small business someday, like a cafe/coffee shop. I want to improve my art skills and draw people more often. I want a lot of things now that I’ve found the motivation and heart to create.

But for now, I’m just going take it slow! I’m going to draw, journal, embroider, dance (or at the very least try to) and learn.

I hope everyone has been well, though. Stay safe. You’re growing and you will continue to grow even if you feel like you’re not. You’re going to be okay.


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