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How I Take Notes - Aesthetics

So I’ve been getting some questions both from you guys and from some friends on how I take notes, so I figured I would post them for you!

Suggestion #1: Find a nice notebook or binder to take them in

I like to use these hard cover ones from Office Depot ($4-ish) because they are cute and they are perfect for a single subject. The one I’m showing you know is the one I use for Pre-Calculus, but I also have one for College US History. (Pretty much the only classes I really take notes in)

Suggestion #2 Get some stick-on tabs

These are especially handy if you have a class that goes in chapters from a book or sections! If you don’t, these are still nice so you can see where important notes are. You can write on them so it’s easy to find things, and overall I love them so my notes are more organized. They are pretty cheap if you have an office supply store or even a Walmart. They have multiple sizes, too, so you can choose what best fits your needs.

Suggestion #3: Get some sort of bookmark

I always find it nice to have a bookmark to find my place easily again. This notebook came with one already on it, but you could also glue one on, use a separate one, or even dog-ear the corners

Suggestion #4: Stick to 1 color

Honestly, I like to use 1 color pallette for my notes because it just makes it look better in my opinion. You can use whatever you would like, though!

Ok! Now for the actual things:

#1: Headings

So this is kind of my go-to heading. I like the look of the highlighted capital letters and the cursive lower letters in pen on top. It takes a little bit of space, but I think that’s what really draws attention to it.

I also use the colored pens to make points as well (in the bottom left corner)

I also like switching the order, too :)

#2: Sub-headings

I do this little ribbon things for subheadings that I always kind of go to. It is smaller than my headings but still noticeable enough to find what I’m looking for.

#3: Separation/Lines

So these I especially like because you can get really creative with them! Like in the picture, I have the little black squiggle, the jagged line with a highlighter, and just a straight line with a black pen. Also, it’s hard to see, but at the top I did a squiggle line with colored pen :) There are many variations to these and I encourage you to be as creative as possible!

#4: Inserts

I always keep some tape with me for when I need inserts. but, if I get an insert that doesnt fit on my page...

I fold it up and tape one side of it! Then, when I need to look at it again I can just unfold it :)

#5: Decor

I like to add tons of little doodles to my notes! This is mostly just to fill in any empty space that I have. I make ribbons at the bottom of the page with the date on it a lot if I didn’t quite fill the entire page. I’m very artistic and I love just drawing little quick doodles to make my page look more complete :)

So that’s pretty much it! If you would like a tutorial on how I take my notes (content wise) then please let me know and I would be happy to make one!

xoxo, Fai

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yesyes so cute!!

my fav drink for studying is tea (cold or hot it doesnt matter to me)

drinking some #alō while studying for my upcoming ACT test in October. I have decided to start a “theme” so I will be posting more often to keep it all looking tidy. Q O T D: what is your favorite drink for studying? xoxo, cae

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my lil tips for feeling better

face:

wash your face at least once a day, with a cleanser and a moisturizer that works for your skin (you can add a toner and serum to the routine too)

keep a lip balm on you at all times

please try to remember to brush your teeth. i know, you’re very sleepy and your bed is very comfortable, but still

try out some face masks every once in awhile!

hair:

find a shampoo and conditioner that really works for you and makes your hair smell nice

try to skip using the heat tools and embrace the natural look, your hair will thank you for it

deep conditioner? hair masks? argan oil? go for it

for those of you with long hair: keep a hair tie on you at all times

hands:

keep a small hand cream in your purse to keep your hands from getting dry after washing them

maybe keep a cuticle cream in your purse too? (it really helps me stop picking at my cuticles because this motion is actually a good kind of fidgeting instead of harmful, and it keeps them from drying out in the process)

paint your nails a light beige/pink neutral color. it’s subtle but looks so elegant and goes with everything

body:

moisturize!!!!! after every shower!!!! whether it be lotion or coconut oil or what, it’s important!! dry skin is uncomfortable and does not make you feel better

find a perfume you like and spray it on whenever you need a lil pick-me-up. smelling nice = feeling nice

take a multivitamin every! day!

and take your medications! don’t forget!

try to incorporate eating something kinda healthy every day (maybe just one fruit! that’s all!)

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-not my picture- Hello, studybugs! I'm so, so sorry I've been absent again recently! I've been having some difficulties with mental illness, but I'll be posting more soon (midterms coming up). I've started on some new medicine and will be hopefully seeing my counselor again soon (going to make an appointment after I post this) so I am trying to get better 💚. Please make sure to take care of yourself both mentally and physically, and don't push yourselves too hard in this testing season 💚 xoxo, Fai

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Productive Procrastination 🗃

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daily reminder that the boy you’re in love with at 16 probably won’t matter when you’re 25.

daily reminder that the math test you failed your freshman year of high school probably won’t matter when you’re graduating college.

daily reminder that the problems you’re facing today may seem like the worlds end, but they will not matter in a year.

daily reminder that you’re going to be okay.

everything is going to be okay.

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First college classe is done! These are notes from my pre-calc class~ QOTD: What grade are you in? 中文: 你上几年级?

xoxo, Fai

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Hello! I've been kind of absent from social media lately, but I will be posting again regularly soon. xoxo, Fai

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Student Stationary Haul!

Thanks to the wonderful @caefestudies, I am able to bring you guys a stationary haul!! These stationary items are perfect for students for not a lot of money <3 (They’re also super cute~) [Side note: all prices are in USD]

Notebooks

A few notebooks~ All for $4 or less (the two composition notebooks were $0.01!)

[Starting from the top picture, left to right]

Divoga Spiral Notebook

College ruled

80 sheets

Price: around $2-3

Divoga Hardcover Composition Book

College ruled

168 sheets

Ribbon bookmark

Size: 10.5 in x 8 in

Price: $4

Divoga Spiral Notebook

College ruled

120 sheets

1 sheet protector

2-pocket folder

2 tab dividers

1 binder pocket

Price: around $1-3

Office Depot Composition Books

Wide ruled

80 sheets

Size: 9.75 in x 7.5 in

Price: $0.01 (this was during a sale, they are normally $0.50 I think)

Planning

A couple of things to help plan through the academic year~ Made specifically for students!

Jot 2017-18 Weekly Calendar

Organized weekly spread

Can be written on

Lays flat on desk

Goes through summer break and academic year

Price: around $2

2017-18 Student Planner

Organized weekly spread

3 year calendar

Holiday tracker

Moon status 

Grade tracker

Price: $1

Study Materials

Some variety of index cards for studying or notes~

Office Depot Blank Index Cards

300 count

Size: 3 in x 5 in

Price: around $0.50-1

Jot Index Cards

75 count

Ruled

Neon colors

Size: 3 in x 5 in

Price: $1

Pacon Multicolored Notepad

100 sheets

Unruled

Size: 4 in x 6 in

Price: $1

Note Accessories

Some things to aid note taking or to add to paper~

Scotch Tape

Transparent

2 pack

Price: $1

Office Depot Twist Memo Pad

600 sheets

Multicolored

Price: around $2-3

Jot Deco Tape

Paper based

Geometric design

Price: $1

Assignment Aid/Organization

Cute copy paper and a file folder~

Jot Computer Paper

40 sheets

Size: 8.5 in x 11 in

Price: $1

Five Star Pocket & Prong Folder

2 pockets

“Stay-Put” tabs

Index card pocket

3 ring binder prong

Size: 11 5/8 in x 9 5/16 in

Price: $1

Pencil Help (not pictured)

Jot Pencil Erasers

40 count

Multicolored

Price: $1

Office Depot 2-Hole Sharpener

2 different size holes

Large shaving catcher

Price: around $0.50-2

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And that’s it for my haul today! I’m starting to get ready for school and such so I am finding all of these things super helpful. @caefestudies actually bought all of these things for me!! Super big thanks to her <3 (idk what I did to deserve her in my life <3)

I hope this post was helpful or fun to look at! If you have any suggestions it would be greatly appreciated! Have a wonderful day/night

xoxo, Faith

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It’s that dreaded time of the year again! I probably should’ve done this way earlier but here’s a masterpost to help you guys study for all the AP exams there are. The subjects are listed in order of the schedule and I combined the similar ones together. If any of the links is not working please kindly inform me. Good luck to everyone taking the AP exams!!

AP Chemistry Chemistry Resources by @study-well AP Chemistry by @etudiance The Ultimate List of AP Chemistry Tips SparkNotes Chemistry AP Chemistry Notes

AP Environmental Science AP Environmental Science by @apbymichelle The Ultimate List of AP Environmental Science Tips APES Review Sheet APES Math Tips APES Exam Tips

AP Psychology Masterpost of Psych Notes by @fuckyeapsychology AP Psychology by @studyign AP Psychology Vocab Flashcards The Ultimate List of AP Psychology Tips AP Psychology Test Tips

AP Computer Science AP Computer Science Masterpost by @theapresource AP Computer Science by @studyblu Computer Science/Engineering Masterpost by @algorhythmn The Ultimate List of AP Computer Science Tips Be Prepared for the AP Computer Science Exam

AP Spanish AP Spanish Resources by @intellectus AP Spanish Language & Culture by @howtopolyglot AP Spanish Tips by @rocketeercody The Ultimate List of AP Spanish Tips Ultimate Guide to the AP Spanish Literature and Culture Exam

AP Art History @aparthistoryreview-blog AP Art History Tips by @cavetocanvas How to Study for AP Art History Writing Tips and Strategies Khan Academy AP Art History

AP Physics How to Study for AP Physics by @365text AP Physics Tips by @sootudying Tips and Strategies for the AP Physics I Exam The Ultimate List of AP Physics 1 & 2 Tips How to Study for AP Physics C: Mechanics

AP English Essays Basics for AP English Lang & Lit by @novanovelist AP English Rhetorical Analysis Strong & Weak Verbs by @gryfhindor AP Literature Analysis, Terms, and Tips by @ap-madness   The Ultimate List of AP English Language Tips AP English Language and Composition

AP Japanese @japanese-tips-and-lessons Japanese Resources by @somestudy Japanese Masterpost by @elkstudies Japanese Resources by @mujistudies Guide to AP Japanese Language

AP US Government AP US Government and Politics Review Masterpost by @scholasticwhimsy AP US Gov Advice & Resources by @intellectus The Ultimate List of AP US Government Tips AP US Government Concepts The Ultimate Student’s Guide to AP US Government

AP Chinese Mandarin Chinese Resource Masterpost by @floernce Tips on Learning Chinese by @tiantianxuexi Mandarin Resources by @languageoclock Guide to the AP Chinese Exam AP Chinese Language and Culture Course and Exam

AP Seminar AP Capstone by @pixelated-dong How to Craft a Strong Research Question AP Seminar Presentation Tips AP Seminar Last Minute Tips AP Seminar Links

AP Studio Art How to Survive AP Studio Art by @shadowtravel Samples of AP Studio Art Successful Concentration Ideas AP Studio Art Tips from a Student Who Got a Six Ultimate Guide to the AP Studio Arts Portfolio

AP German German Resources by @athenastudying Learning: German by @languageramblings How to Study for AP German Langauge AP German Flashcards How to Score a Five on the AP German Exam

AP US History @apushresources AP US History Masterpost by @theapresource APUSH DBQ Tips by @abelstudies AP History Multiple Choice Strategy The Ultimate List of AP US History Tips

AP Biology AP Bio Masterpost by @studnt Biology Resources by @study-well Biology Resources The Ultimate List of AP Biology Tips AP Biology Free Response Writing Tips

AP Music Theory AP Music Theory Exam Strategies AP Music Theory CourseNotes AP Music Theory Online Resources AP Music Theory Flashcards AP Music Theory Resources

AP Calculus Study Tips for Calculus by @studyforyourself Remember for the AB Calc FRQs by @octanakin How to Study Calculus The Ultimate List of AP Calculus Tips Study Guide for Calculus AB

AP French French Verb Masterpost by @studypuddles French Masterpost by @areistotle A French Masterpost by @organisaticns The Ultimate List of AP French Language Tips AP French Study Tips

AP Italian Italian Masterpost by @studybowie Italian Essay Transition Words & Phrases by @langsandlit Italian Masterpost by @shelbys-advice-blog Italian Resources Masterpost by @graphis AP Italian Flashcards

AP Macro + Microeconomics AP Economics by @apbymichelle Macroeconomics Cram Packet Microeconomics Exam Study Guide The Ultimate List of AP Macroeconomics Tips The Ultimate List of AP Microeconomics Tips

AP Comparative Government and Politics The Ultimate List of AP Comparative Government Tips AP Comparative Government Exam Strategies Review for the AP Comparative Exam AP Comparative Government Flashcards AP Comparative Wikispaces

AP World History AP World History by @studyign AP World History Review by @scholasticwhimsy AP World History Essay Tips by @ohbrilliant-notes AP World History Cram Packets and Review Sheets The Ultimate List of AP World History Tips

AP Statistics AP Statistics Tips  by @sootudying AP Statistics by @apbymichelle AP Statistics Cram Packet AP Statistics CourseNotes The Ultimate List of AP Statistics Tips

AP Human Geography AP Human Geography Notes by @ohbrilliant-notes AP Human Geography Masterpost by @academla The Ultimate List of AP Human Geography Tips AP Human Geography CourseNotes The Complete Guide to AP Human Geography FRQs

AP European History AP European History Masterpost by @theapresource AP European History Resources by @fuckyeahapeuro AP European History Masterpost by @easyeuro The Ultimate List of AP European History Tips AP European History Essay Writing Guide

AP Latin Learning Latin by @learnal Latin Resources by @wonderful-language-sounds Learning Latin by @studyplants   How to Study Latin AP Latin Flashcards

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college app season is coming up! since i’ve had some experience with interviews, i thought i would throw together a post about college interviews to give all you seniors a hand and alleviate some stress

🌿 t h e   b a s i c s

many colleges offer interviews

can be required or optional

can be conducted at the school with a student/admissions rep, or near your home with an alumni

a word of advice: if an interview is optional and you are contacted to have an interview, TAKE THE INTERVIEW–it can only help

types of interviews

individual

most common type (95% of the time it will be this one)

one-on-one with a school representative

informational

short

more of a Q&A about the school

not personal; can have multiple interviewees

most interviews run from 20-60 mins

however, leave ample time around your interview. all of my interviews went at least 20 mins over. but remember: length of the interview doesn’t mean anything

📑 i n i t i a l   s e t - u p

first of all, if you can’t secure an interview or are not offered one, DON’T FREAK OUT. that just means the school doesn’t have enough resources to give you an interview

it will NOT count against you or your application at all

for interviews conducted on-campus, you will have to sign up for a time slot to have an interview or email the admissions office to set one up

for alumni interviews, they will contact you

via email or phone

respond within 24 hours if you can, and absolutely by 48 hours

respond using “Dear Mr./Ms. ______”, thank them for contacting you, tell them you look forward to the interview, schedule a time that works for both of you, and make sure you are clear on the interview location

you’ll get an email of confirmation back from them

then mark it in your calendar

💭 h o w   t o   p r e p

research your interviewer !!! seriously, this is important

make sure to know…

where they’re from

which schools they’ve gone to (undergrad & grad)

what they majored in

what profession they have now

anything of significance about their relationship with the school you are applying to. for example, during my Princeton interview, I brought up my interviewer’s senior thesis topic, and he said no one had brought that up to him in like 20+ years. we had a great 20 min conversation about that, plus it made me memorable

research the school

specifics! whether it be clubs, resources, traditions, classes, etc.

especially know classes, research, professors, and resources that relate to the major you intend to study

create a list of questions to ask

these should not be questions you can look up the answer to (shouldn’t be factually/statistically based)

run over your résumé or topics that could come up

research what previous interviewees have said about the format of the interview

use tumblr, college confidential, etc. BUT take everything said with a grain of salt

make sure to know the transportation route to your interview location

optional: create an elevator pitch

👔 w h a t   t o   w e a r

business casual is best

gals: a nice skirt and cardigan, dress with tights, nice jeans/slacks with a blouse, etc.

keep your hair out of your face!

stay away from noisy/clunky jewelry, or anything you might fidget with

guys: button-down shirt or polos with khakis or a nice pair of jeans, suit jacket and tie/bowtie, etc.

wear nice shoes (no sneakers) AND SOCKS

nonbinary/non-gender-conforming: do whatever you think is best for you! just remember to look professional and well put-together (although this rule applies to everyone)

weather

summer/spring: lighter clothes. most likely you will be interviewing indoors, so don’t forget to bring an extra layer if necessary

fall/winter: add outerwear like tights, stockings, sweaters, etc. check the weather and bring an umbrella, hats and gloves, or snow boots if necessary

general tips

better to be overdressed than underdressed

avoid logos, graphics, and anything noisy (and please don’t wear apparel from the school–it seems “sweaty”)

use accessories sparingly

wear something classic but comfortable, that enhances your personality but doesn’t override it

📓 w h a t   t o   b r i n g

notebook/looseleaf paper

pens/pencils

any notes you may need

a list of questions to ask the rep

résumé

phone/money/keys/bus card

***make sure you know the interviewer’s contact info and directions to the interview!

💬 d u r i n g   t h e   i n t e r v i e w

arrive 5-10 mins early to get comfortable with your surroundings

location will most likely be either a workplace (like a law/business office) or a casual setting (like a cafe)

the interviewer will meet you

make sure to shake their hand

if you are at a place like a cafe or coffee shop, you don’t need to offer to buy them anything !!! you can get yourself something if you want

they will most likely start with an open-ended question like “tell me a bit about yourself”

ELEVATOR PITCH FO DAYS

tell them your name, your school, some activities you do, etc.

try to tell them stuff that’s not on your application

ex: talk about upcoming internships/events/activities

from there a topic will latch on and they’ll start asking questions and transitioning

at the end, they will ask if you have any questions

DO

sit up straight, use manners and make eye contact

ask questions–even in the middle of the interview

consider the interview a conversation

listen to and learn from your interviewer

take notes

DON’T

interrupt your interviewer or get distracted

hold back/be modest

sound haughty

be quiet. speak. tell stories. talk!

make your answers generic

be nervous! it’s really, really hard to mess up an interview. everyone has nerves, but just remind yourself that this doesn’t really count for anything

🎉 a f t e r w a r d s

whew! you got through it. CONGRATS !!!

within 24 hours, write them a thank you email

thank them for taking the time to interview you

make sure to mention specifics about how they were helpful! it makes you memorable

you may or may not get an email back, but that doesn’t mean anything

breathe a sigh of relief. compile notes. rest.

💡 i m p o r t a n c e

how much does this actually matter?

not much

seriously, stop stressing

interviewers cannot make or break an application. having a superb interview will not boost your application by a huge amount, just like having a not-so-great interview will not doom you for all eternity

what the interview CAN do is…

help the interviewer advocate for you further

give you insight into the school

give you a chance to elaborate among things in your app

show the school you can conduct yourself gracefully in social/professional situations

give your application a boost if they are deciding between you and a similar candidate

and that’s all! i hope this post was helpful. please feel free to message me if you have any other questions or need more advice.

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There’s officially 30 days before school starts for me! Because of that, I’ve reorganized/cleaned my desk. Should I post before/after pics?

QOTD: When does school start for you, or has it already started?

(Do you guys like the question of the day thing? Plz lmk)

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About my Absence

Hello studyblrs~ I apologize for me being gone, but my posts will continue as normal starting today. I have been busy with travel and family events, and one day the phone service/internet in mine and three surrounding counties was down. Thank you for your patience 💙 xoxo, Faith

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Desk organization

Get rid of all trash and clean your desk daily (3 minutes max)

On your clean desk you must have:

Cup or bottle of water

Snack

Paper, pen and whatever else you might be virtually using

Clock or timer

Avoid having too many things on your desk at once. Keep only the essentials.

Studying material organization

This includes:

Texbooks and notebooks

Stationery

Make sure to arrange all of your textbooks in a way that you can read all of the titles and grab what you need quickly. Also, hold pens and pencils separately and keep a box for your stationery (such as post its).

Bag organization

Clean your bag(s) at least once a week and get rid of trash.

Make sure you are only carrying the essentials, such as:

Phone

Wallet

Chargers

Keys

Sunglasses/glasses

Snack

If you spend a lot of time on public transportation, make sure you always have a book with you.

Bedroom organization

Instead of cleaning your bedroom for 6 hours once a month, clean a little bit of it for 10-15 minutes daily.

Store different things on different places. I recommend having a box for every kind of object.

Instead of having lots of papers with you, keep them on your computer.

I hope this little post was helpful. I know there are a lot of points that weren’t covered. I will write another post on organization asap.

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Notetaking

Sound Note - take notes while you record audio

Evernote - notetaking that syncs across platforms

Paper 53 - minimal notetaking that syncs

Microsoft OneNote - collaboration and syncing, best for Office users

Google Keep - jot things down, best for Google suite users

Notability - take notes and annotate PDFs

Mindly - create mind maps

Day One - a digital journal

Flash Cards

Quizlet - the quintessential flash card app

StudyBlue - another commonly used app

Cram - best for its “cram mode”

Eidetic - uses spaced repetition for effective memorization

Planner 

My Study Life - schedules, tasks, reminders, and more

StudyCal - keeps track of tasks, exams, and grades

24me - automated reminders and event planning

iStudiez - schedule and prioritized task list

Google Calendar - a calendar, best for Google users

Glass Planner - a calendar and to do list with incredible functionality

To Do List

Clear - organized to-do and reminders

MinimaList - simple to-do and focus timer

Trello - collaborative project organizer

Todoist - clean and functional task manager

Default notes app on your phone

Time Management

Forest - plant trees by staying focused

Pomotodo - pomodoro timer with to-do list

Timeglass - custom timers

Tide - pomodoro with white noise

Alarmy - forces you out of bed 

Pillow - smart alarm that tracks sleep cycles

Productivity

Workflow - automate tasks

Habitica - turn your habits into an RPG

Continuo - simple, colorful activity tracking

Freedom - block distracting apps

Free Learning

Coursera - free MOOCs

TED - listen to Ted Talks

Duolingo - language learning

Memrise - spaced repetition language vocabulary

Khan Academy - free video lessons

Ambient Noise

8tracks - curated playlists

Spotify - online music streaming

Coffitivity - cafe ambience

Noisli - background sound generator

Rain Rain - rain sounds

Binaural - binaural beats

Health

Rockin Ramen - recipes based on ramen

MealBoard - meal planning

Lifesum - healthy eating

Stop Breath And Think - mindfulness meditation

Pacifica - mental health management

Sworkit - personalized video workouts

Waterlogged - hydration tracker

Reference

WolframAlpha - Google on steroids

Oxford Dictionary - all of English at your fingertips

RefMe - citation generator

PhotoMath - solve math problems by taking a photo

Mathway - step by step math help

Desmos - free graphing calculator

Wikipedia - not the best source, but it’s handy

Miscellaneous 

Companion - stay safe when walking alone

Mint - money management

Toshl - finance manager

Tiny Scanner - scan documents

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Hi guys! Since I’ve hit 1k followers, I’m organising a GIVE AWAY! Thank you to all of you, this is just a little something to give back to you guys :D

There will be 1 winner and they will receive:

1 Ca.Crea A5 pastel pink notebook (squared)

3 washi tapes (as shown in the pictures)

1 Zebra Mildliner (mild vermillion)

1 Zebra Sarasa Clip 0.7 (black) - this is what I use regularly + other small stuff (including a handwritten letter from me)

Rules

Must be following me @nyaknyak

Reblog (likes aren’t counted)

Be ok with telling me your address

I’ll pick the winner randomly. Deadline: 5 August 2359 GMT+8. Drop me an ask if you have any questions. 

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