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I’ve fallen in love with ginger tea this month :) my stomach’s still sick but this tea helped me through a lot ♥ I’ve been pretty productive this week and I hope the next days will be as good 

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some things i’ve learned while studying in quarantine

drink more water instead of more coffee.

weekly goals are bullshit. set yourself 3-day goals. you’ll be less laid-back.

don’t just mindlessly stare at words. before you start studying, know your approach to it. have a plan.

summarizing the concept in your own words is the key part of taking notes. don’t just copy things down, convert them into your own way of talking, your own vocabulary, no matter how dumb and unprofessional it sounds.

don’t let the “studyblr aesthetic” fool you. studying doesn’t have to be pretty. summaries and notes can be messy as long as they’re comprehensible. you can always rewrite and reorganize them later. (honestly, you better do. and you better keep them.)

don’t throw away the papers you’ve solved your problems in. staple them to the fucking textbook. you need to see them constantly. cause you’ll need reminders of how far you’ve came, when you’re feeling discouraged.

don’t be an armchair analyst for your issues. if you have an idea then act on it.

remember: the exact point where it becomes difficult, is where your growth begins. take a deep breath, and try to focus on the paragraph in front of you.

get off your high horse and understand that if you’re a zero, you won’t go to 100 in a couple of days. first, you’ll need to reach 30, then from 30 to 60, and then from 60 to 90. nobody is 100 everyday. that happens very rarely.

you need to have fun everyday. you need to have peaceful time every single day. even on exam night. especially on exam night, actually. so make sure you’ve studied enough so you can have some time to yourself.

once you’re on a roll and in need of some challenge to stay on track, start writing down your studying hours. tell yourself you’re not allowed to do less than 80% of what you did yesterday. whatever the hell it was, even just one hour. so if yesterday you really studied for like, say 8 hours, today your goal is to study for at least 6 and a half hours. if you can’t keep up with that, make it 70%, or 60%. 

be forgiving of yourself. be kind to yourself. even if you bounced back and lost your streak. start again. as slowly as you did before. take your time. it’s okay, you were there once you can get there again.

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Not to over-aestheticize and thereby diminish your studyblr but your icon is HEAVENLY xxx

AW Thank you!! I took it by accident in high school in a dirty mirror with the sunset behind me and it turned out that way! BUT THANK YOU VERY MUCH

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tag game!

I was tagged by @jschoolstudies who has a gorgeous blog! This is super cool because I’ve never been tagged for these things before. Brings me back to Myspace days hah

rules:  answer seventeen questions and then tag twenty one blogs you’d like to know better.

nickname: Zo, Zog the almighty (it’s a really long story), Josh

starsign: Aquarius but I don’t pay attention to that stuff

height: 5′.9″

last film I watched: A quiet place (I just really love John Krasinski ok)

favourite musician: I really love twenty one pilots (and I get to see them when they come to my town and I’m SO EXCITED) but I love a lot of other bands in a lot of other genres.

song stuck in my head: Pullin’ Punches, The Arkells

other blogs: @igobyzoe 

do I get asks: Literally never. I love getting them in the few times I get them though!

blogs following: 156! I used to follow closer to 400 but I had been following a bunch of blogs that I wasn’t into since like... grade 9 (which was too long ago)

what am I wearing: black mens/mom jeans, a striped crop top, a pumpkin coloured scarf, and three day old makeup!

dream job: Illustrator, but I’m currently living my absolute second best as a dog walker/trainer!!

dream trip: I’ve been to Iceland before and I’m currently slowly working on moving there (I have an EU citizenship through ancestry), but if I HAAAAD to pick another one, I’d probably backpack Europe or road trip the Western States!!

play any instruments?: Drums! I’ve been playing by ear for about four years now. Used to play piano as a kid, and I still can by ear but I’m not as good. 

languages: English, Icelandic, French, Russian (basic), Irish (I just started learning last week, does that count?)

favourite food: I’m so not picky. Put food in front of me and I’ll eat it. Pizza is pretty great and so is pomegranate though.

favourite songs: It changes every week but the current rotation: The way it was, Gustavo Santaolalla; Weightless, City and Colour; Everlong, Foo Fighters; Blue Moon, Beck; Full Circle, Half Moon Run; Dead Wrong, SOHN; Afraid of Heights (Reprise), Billy Talent; Bury a Friend, Billie Eilish; Morph, Twenty one Pilots... there are more i’m sure.

random fact: I went to college and have a diploma from an Illustration and Concept art program!

tagging: @jhonstudies @peonyfae @studyboba @mollywritings @studarei @bringing-motivation @studyquill @elenastudiestoo @prepolyglot @athenastudying @biopsychs @shannellechua @themotivatedstudent @kaylareads @studyingatsunrise @plantednotes @paper-chase @ninefates @zeestudies @legallychic @teaphy 

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here’s a compilation of my spreads on my traveler’s journal 🌙

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Journaling my thoughts, to do lists and tarot readings continues to be so therapeutic 🌙 ig: karri.jm

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by nissistudies.

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the best way for me to study by far!

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little self care things ♡

taste:

eat small fruit snacks

buy yourself a treat occasionally

make a cake in a mug

chew flavored sugar-free gum

put lemon in your water

hearing:

listen to your favorite music

or just wear earphones to block things out

listen to white noise/ambient sounds

smell:

put on some sweet-scented lotion

spray a bit of your favorite perfume

make your favorite coffee or tea

sight:

look in the mirror and tell yourself you look good today

clean the clutter in your room + throw things away

close all the unused tabs

clean the dishes + do your laundry

delete unused apps

make your bed

fold your clothes tidily

organize your books and papers

turn down the brightness of your phone/computer at night

smile and be more polite at strangers

open up the curtains, let the light in

go outside often

touch:

hug people you love

cuddle your pet

read while lying in your bed

hug a soft toy

appearance:

wash your face/use face wipes

dry shampoo if you’re too tired to shower

brush your teeth

exfoliate + moisturize your skin

change into clean clothes

brush your hair

put on some lip balm

body:

do your favorite exercises

take a nap

take deep breaths with your stomach

take a warm shower

stand up and stretch your legs

put on some music and go for a walk outside

get at least 7 hours of sleep

drink lots of water

hobbies:

always make some time to do what you love

create art, writing and music for yourself, not anyone else

don’t feel embarrassed about your hobbies

be patient with yourself, progress takes time! don’t give up

hobby ideas: cooking, reading, drawing, painting, a sport, a new language, learn a musical instrument, collect things, photography, join a class or a club

mind:

put yourself first

spend less time around people who make you feel bad

write your thoughts in a journal

stand up for yourself

stop judging people

don’t dwell in the past

concentrate on what’s happening now

don’t try for people who don’t care

stop caring about what’s not important

be a friend to yourself, rather than a bully

learn to love your body

see the bigger picture

change self-destructive habits

appreciate the good

let things go

ask for help

studying:

make lists

focus on priorities

stop putting everything off

turn off your phone if you need to

take breaks

do one thing at a time

believe in yourself!

other:

laugh a lot

get a plant and name it

buy flowers for yourself

be ok with being alone

go out with your friends

watch a movie

I hope you feel better soon. You deserve so much. Things will get better soon so keep going. ☁️ I love you

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1 sentence a day for July!

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thursday september 13 2018

today is watering day for harry, but i feel like september doesn’t count for summer anymore 🧐 || plant tracker

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Topics to write about in your target language(s)

These are for a range of different levels so do what you can!

Introduce yourself. Talk about your birthday, hobbies, languages you speak, etc.

Create characters and introduce them

Talk about your favourite book/book series. Why do you like it?

Favourite movie?

Favourite animal(s)?

Least favourite animal(s)?

What’s the weather like outside? What was it like yesterday? What do you hope it’ll be like tomorrow?

Describe your favourite colour without using the word

Talk about a childhood memory

Talk about a family member

Describe your pet/a pet you want

Where do you see yourself in the next year? next 5 years? next 10?

Describe your dream date

Complain about something that’s been bugging you lately

Talk about your day

Write a letter to anyone. Your mom, your friend, a stranger you saw on the train

Write a poem

Write about anything but the first letter of each sentence has to spell a word

Write what you need to do in the next week, month, year

Talk about your favourite food

What was your favourite story you read as a kid? Who read it to you?

Why did you start learning your target language(s)?

What language(s) would you like to learn in the future?

Talk about a dream you had

Pretend you’re at a restaurant. What type of conversations will you have there?

What’s something you’d never tell anyone? Why would you never tell anyone?

Your pet suddenly got the ability to talk. What do they say to you?

You’ve woken up somewhere you’ve never been before. Describe what it looks like

What do you want to do in the future?

Dream trip?

Do you want kids? Why or why not?

Translate a conversation you had with someone

Talk about your favourite weather

Favourite season?

Pretend you’re telling your childhood stuffed animal something

Write a to-do list

Talk about your favourite plant(s)

Write about something funny that happened to you or someone you know

Write about a time you were scared

A time when you were happy

Sad

Angry

Miserable

Give a summary of different books/movies you’ve read/watched

Write about your favourite teacher. Why did you like them?

What’s your favourite meal? Who makes it?

What’s your dream job? It doesn’t have to be realistic

What names do you like. Why?

Write about one of your fears

What motivates you to learn your target language(s)?

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I remember I once said “I feel like such a ghost of myself but that’s just an unfortunate step before rebirth” and I was right

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Language learning and langblr tips from me

What to learn first when learning a new language

How to stay motivated when learning languages

How to learn a language with a different script

How to learn kanji

Vocabulary list topics

How to make vocabulary lists

How to expand your vocabulary

How to learn vocabulary and verb endings

How to improve your listening skills

How to practice speaking your target language

How to go from intermediate to advanced in your target language

How to learn two (or more) languages at once

How to learn all the languages you want

How to avoid mixing up languages

How to study languages with depression

How to practice speaking when you have social anxiety

How to study with a language exchange partner and what to talk about with them

How to study with Duolingo

How to make a language notebook

How to divide your language notebook/what to write in your language notebook

How to use bullet journal in language learning

How to find native speakers to practice with

How to know what level you are in your languages

How to start a langblr

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Comic Book Page Technical Specifications

This is a post for comic book artists preparing their pages for their publisher or colourist. I’m aware that many pros still don’t know some of this stuff, often because the bigger publishers have production teams who will take the incorrectly sized or shaped pages and adjust them before passing on to colourists or for print. However, this a) is giving more work to people that you can easily do yourself and b) reduces the amount of control you have over how your work is printed. It makes sense to provide files that will present your work in the best way possible.

So, the basics of a digital page file:

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