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this month was a biiiitch. and i deleted the design files i used to make my posts, so i don’t know what overlays and font sizes i used :-(

i’m currently doing too much operational stuff at work and it’s killing my desire to create, i’m so so so tired. i’ll try to come back soon

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tomato-based affirmations:

🍅 it is okay to be soft and squishy (like a tomato)

🍅 your presence nourishes others (like a tomato)

🍅 it is cool to come in any shape or size (like a tomato)

🍅 your flesh tastes great cooked or raw (like a tomato)

🍅 you add vibrancy to the world around you (like a tomato)

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your progress and milestones are important no matter the size!! whether you’re celebrating a year or a week, all of it matters and is part of the journey and i’m so proud of you.

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girl therapy

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emilytorresart

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Girl I’m having an interview soon and I need advice asap

bestie, i’m sorry if i answered your ask too late. if so, i hope everything went well! you got this!!

i’m assuming it’s a job interview, so here’s my two cents since i already participated in some job interviews with my manager:

first of all, hiring managers are used to people lowkey panicking in interviews, specifically if the person is young. everything’s all right, i promise.

prepare like a boss

nothing kills confidence like feeling unprepared. before your interview, deep dive into the company (their mission, values and recent news), stalk them (in a normal way ofc!)

don’t forget to train your answers to the most common questions like “tell me about yourself” (try to make it a storytelling, not a list, it’s more engaging), “what are your strengths/weaknesses” (be honest, but most importantly strategic) and “why do you want to work here?” (we all know it’s because no one likes to have no money and starve, but tie it to your values)

dress like you already got the job

looks do matter, first impressions as well. even if it’s a virtual interview, your outfit should say “i know my worth.” dress according to the area you’re applying to and always putting something about you in it.

don’t forget to have good posture and manners

i already participated in a job interview with my manager where she ruled out the possibility of hiring a girl simply because her posture was horrible: slouched and hunched, voice dull and dragged and she spoke while looking at the table all the time, never looking to our eyes even once. she had a great curriculum, but a bad posture overall and that counted a lot. i know it’s shitty, but that’s how it works

speak with confidence (even if you’re nervous af)

first, take a deep breath. you got this! try to talk slowly and clearly. if you don’t know the answer of something, it’s better to say “that’s a good question, let me think about for a second” than panicking. try smiling more too, it makes you sound more confident.

show them you’re part of the solution

hiring managers aren’t just looking for someone qualified, they want someone who makes their life easier. tell them how you can solve their problems and give real examples of how you added value in past jobs.

at the end, thank them for their time and reinforce yourself!

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be your own valentine. ᥫ᭡

with valentine’s day just around the corner, it’s important to show yourself love even when this holiday may be your least favorite. self love is the most important kind of love! at the end of the day, we only have ourselves and it’s important to show yourself unconditional and genuine love.

let’s begin …

୨ৎ — self love is vital

let’s start this discussion on why loving yourself is important!

1. it helps your mental health

mental health is greatly impacted by how we feel about ourselves. if we don’t love ourselves, our mental health declines, but when we do love ourselves it feels like we’re healing different parts of ourselves!

this is where self care comes in. taking care of yourself is one of the best ways to show yourself love!

skin care + basic hygiene

journaling

meditate/breathing exercises

partaking in hobbies that make you happy

unplugging from social media

2. it shows you respect yourself

self respect and self love go hand in hand. when you respect yourself, you love yourself! setting boundaries and upholding to your own personal beliefs is a wonderful way of loving yourself. taking the time and energy to respect your needs and yourself as a person shows how much you love yourself!

THE ART OF SELF RESPECT

3. loving yourself makes it easier to love others

rupaul’s most famous quote is, “if you can’t love yourself, how in the hell are you gonna love somebody else?” and i stand by that!

once you learn to love yourself, you learn to love others in an entirely new way! you figure out what exactly it is you need for yourself and what you should expect when it comes to loving someone else; setting those standards for your future relationships!

୨ৎ — take yourself on dates

solo dates are a wonderful thing to do for yourself! especially with valentine’s day coming up, you should treat yourself to something special!

solo date ideas…

watch a movie at the movie theatre

bookstore date

take yourself to your favorite café with a nice book

treat yourself to brunch or a nice dinner

take yourself on a shopping spree

treat yourself to get your hair/nails done

go to a museum

have an at-home spa day

bake yourself some treats while having a movie marathon

୨ৎ — write yourself a love letter

since valentine’s day is this friday, you have 5 days to write yourself love letters! write one for each day and by the time valentine’s day comes up, read them all and remind yourself how much you love yourself!

you can write yourself a poem or write a letter about your favorite qualities of yourself! i know a lot of us have dreamed about receiving a love letter, so let your fantasies become a reality by writing yourself that long-awaited letter!

୨ৎ — create a gift basket for yourself

receiving a valentine is one of the biggest things a lot of people look forward to on valentine’s day! so take this time to create a little gift basket for yourself!

treat yourself to all your favorite goodies or maybe some things that you need or really want for yourself!

a new journal

skincare products

your favorite candies/sweet treats

include a love letter or a sweet little card

a cozy blanket or socks

new little trinkets

final notes —

allow self love to flow into your field of energy this valentine’s day! this holiday isn’t just about spreading love to others, it’s also about showing yourself love too! remember: you deserve love just as much, if not more, than everyone else!

with lots of love, faustina 🌷

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since i started to work as a graphic designer, i always had the dream to work as a magazine layout designer (until i found out that nobody really needs that job because nobody reads magazines anymore lol, anyway) so i want to bring a little of it to this blog!!

i’m planning to make some of my posts as deconstructed magazine pages so i can live this dream while stimulating the creative side i can’t fully embrace at work <3

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I would love of you would start to write tips on studies. I am new here and I loved your account. Hope you will not turn down this suggestion. And please make it aesthetic and coquette.

You can use pictures of pinterest

hi!! thanks!! 🫶 i didn’t share study tips before because i’m not studying in a traditional study institute. i’m a graphic designer moving to audiovisual and my studies are all practical, so i don’t need to sit for long hours to read/write/listen anymore like i did in school/literature course at uni

however, i’m planning to go back to my chinese mandarim classes, then i’ll start sharing my studies, tips and what worked for me (for studies in general, not only language learning). i hope you’ll like it!

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I saw your account pop up on my suggested and omg I love it already

thank you soo much!! 🥺🫶

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“i need to organize my bedroom so my mom won’t complain to me” -> “i deserve a clean and tidy bedroom”

“i hate my body so i need to work on it” -> “i deserve a healthy body that i like”

“i need to study so i won’t be a failure in life” -> “knowledge is power and i deserve to be successful”

“i did something wrong and i hate myself because of this” -> “this is my first time living, i’m allowed to make mistakes and grow from them”

love and compassion >>> hate and fear

and remember: mindset is the key.

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day 3 missing @aquaglow-deactivated20250214 posts on my tl 😔