#& college

[nightbunnysong]

Fall semester

[photos from Pinterest]

[thisispersonal]

he’s stretching. I can just see fiddleford in the room watching him while panicking internally. Like he comes over with a drink for ford just sweating buckets and ford just says oh you working out too? also I like the idea that ford is pretty flexible while Stan can’t even bend over properly. also don’t ask me why he’s stretching with his glasses on he just seems like the type of guy who would.

[clowncryptids]

Calling all OC havers!!!

Hello all! For one of my design classes I am working on a fake website/app design, and I have chosen to make my site a OC organization and sharing platform similar to Toyhou.se, UnVale or CharacterHub!

For this project I need to collect information from those who would be possible users! So! If you use OC sites and/or just have OCs I would be forever grateful if you filled out this google form!

You don't need to answer all the questions but the more answered and the longer the answers the more information I get!

Thank ya!

[academic-vampire]

𝔞𝔩𝔴𝔞𝔶𝔰 𝔥𝔲𝔯𝔯𝔶𝔦𝔫𝔤 𝔞𝔟𝔬𝔲𝔱

[magicaloxford]

Looking up from my desk at the swirling lines of Oxford's Radcliffe Camera - the first round library in England 📚.

also check out my new blog website! *:･ﾟ✧

[kahixxi]

[girlwithrituals]

101 ways to improve self esteem

1) Master a new skill.

2) List your accomplishments.

3) Do something creative.

4) Challenge your limiting beliefs.

5) Talk to a counselor.

6) Don't worry about what others think.

7) Read or watch something inspirational.

8) Stay true to your character.

9) Let go of negative people.

10) Set healthy boundaries with others.

11) Care about your appearance.

12) Welcome failure as part of growth.

13) Be a lifelong learner.

14) Face your fears.

15) Become a mentor.

16) Accept compliments.

17) Eliminate self-criticism.

18) Practice coping skills to manage stress and big emotions.

19) Notice negative thoughts and beliefs.

20) Challenge negative thinking.

21) Think about what you learned from negative experiences.

22) Practice gratitude.

23) Exercise.

24) Eat healthy and limit junk food.

25) Get good sleep.

26) Spend time with positive and supportive people.

27) Encourage yourself.

28) Write a list of your strengths.

29) Don't compare yourself to others.

30) Avoid perfectionism.

31) Do at least one positive, enjoyable activity every day.

32) Celebrate small victories.

33) Be helpful and considerate to others.

34) Be honest with yourself and others.

35) Accept your flaws.

36) Don't give up.

37) Practice self-care.

38) Go easy on yourself.

39) Practice being assertive.

40) Practice saying "No".

41) Practice relaxation techniques.

42) Take on challenges.

43) Volunteer to help others.

44) Forgive others and yourself.

45) Set goals and work toward them step by step.

46) Seek balance in all areas of your life.

47) Discover your passions and purpose

48) Groom yourself.

49) Dress nicely.

50) Be kind and generous to others.

51) Practice good posture.

52) Change a small habit.

53) Smile.

54) Don't procrastinate.

55) Don't take things personal.

56) Organize your personal space.

57) Challenge unkind thoughts about yourself.

58) Spend time outside.

59) Notice the good things.

60) Celebrate your successes

61) Write a list of things you like about yourself.

62) Don't take too much on.

63) Do something for yourself every day.

64) Develop daily habits.

65) Remind yourself it's okay if not everyone likes you.

66) Practice mindfulness.

67) Learn to tolerate discomfort.

68) Use problem-solving skills.

69) Take responsibility instead of blaming.

Tell Yourself Positive Affirmations Such As:

70) I am grateful for every day.

71) I am worthy of happiness and love.

72) I am in charge of my own happiness.

73) I love, respect, and believe in myself.

74) I deserve to be happy and successful.

75) I approve of myself, right here and now.

76) I am learning and changing for the better.

77) I accept 100% responsibility for my own life.

78) Every day in every way, I am getting better and better.

79) I can learn to accept the parts of myself that I don't like.

80) I am thankful for my challenges as they make me a stronger person.

81) Write down three positives about each day.

82) Make a collage with your talents, goals, and dreams.

83) Practice laughing.

84) Be proud of yourself.

85) Say mistakes are an opportunity to learn.

86) Show respect to yourself and others.

87) Resolve conflict peacefully.

88) Ask for help or support.

89) Complete a daily task list.

90) Have a growth mindset.

91) Be optimistic.

92) Treat yourself with kindness and compassion.

93) Focus on the things you have control over and can change.

94) Get started on tasks you have been putting off.

95) Practice good daily hygiene.

96) Focus on solutions not problems.

97) Talk about your feelings with someone you trust.

98) Drink plenty of water.

99) Start a new hobby or join a club/sport.

100) Do random acts of kindness.

101) Create a dreams list.

[angel-girlll]

why do i have to go to college i’m just a girl

[wowzer-bowzer]

Title: Breaking the Press

Summary: Paige wants to be more then teammates

Paige was already drenched in sweat, her heart pounding in sync with the squeaking sneakers on the court. Practice had been brutal, but that was nothing new. She thrived in the chaos, in the exhaustion, in the moments when the game demanded everything from her.

“Y/N, hit me on the wing!” Paige shouted, her voice cutting through the noise as she sprinted down the court.

You had the ball, your eyes scanning the defense like a hawk. You were the calm in the storm, Paige’s perfect counterpart on the court. Where Paige was fire, you were the ice, and together you burned through the defense like wildfire.

Your pass was clean, crisp, and exactly where it needed to be. Paige caught it in stride, barely breaking her momentum before rising up for a three. The ball sailed through the air, spinning in slow motion, and then – swish. Nothing but net.

“That’s what I’m talking about Paige! You yelled, grinning as you jogged back on defense. Paige gave you a quick wink, her usual way of saying ‘thanks.’

The practice continued, a blur of drills, scrimmages, and sweat-soaked jerseys. By the time Coach finally blew the whistle, the team was wiped, but satisfied. Paige wiped her forehead with the back of her hand, her eyes finding yours across the court. There was something about the way you moved, the quiet confidence that always caught Paige’s attention. It wasn’t just that you were a great player – it was the way you seemed to understand Paige without needing words.

As everyone filed into the locker room, Paige hung back, waiting for you. She needed to talk to you, about something more than basketball, something she’d been pushing down for a while.

“Hey, you got a minute?” Paige asked, trying to keep her voice casual.

You looked up, slightly surprised but nodding. “Yeah, what’s up?”

You both walked out the locker room, the noise of the team fading as you headed towards the empty bleachers. The gym was quieter now, the only sound being the faint echo of your footsteps.

Paige sat down on one of the lower bleachers, you joining her. For a moment, neither of you spoke, the silence stretching out between the two of you. Paige fiddled with the hem of her jersey, trying to find the right words.

“You ever feel like… I don’t know, like something’s missing in life?” Paige finally said, her voice quieter than usual.

You looked at her, your eyebrows raised. “What do you mean?”

“I don’t know, it’s just, lately, I’ve been thinking a lot. About the game, about life, about…the future.” Paige’s heart was racing now, and she could feel her palms getting sweaty. This wasn’t like her – she was usually so confident, and sure of herself. But now all she could think about was, what if everything went wrong.

You didn’t say anything, just waited, your eyes never leaving Paige’s. That was the thing about you– you were patient, always letting Paige take the lead.

“I guess what I’m trying to say is…I want you in my future. Not just as a team mate but more. You mean a lot to me. Not just on the court, but… in every way. I don’t want to mess things up, but I can’t keep pretending that I don’t feel something more.”

You blinked, your expression unreadable. For a moment, Paige thought what she dreaded the most was happening, that she’d ruined everything and made a midrange. But then, you smiled – that slow, warm smile that always made Paige’s heart skip a beat.

“I’ve been waiting for you to say that,” you said softly.

Paige felt a wave of relief wash over her, a grin spreading across her face. “So, where do we go from here?”

You chuckled, leaning back on the bleachers. “Wherever we want. We’re a team. We’ll figure it out together.”

Paige nodded, feeling the weight lift off her shoulders. She reached out her hand, it finding yours naturally. For the first time in a long time, Paige felt like everything was exactly where it was supposed to be. And the only thought in her mind now was her future… her future with you.

A/N: Not my best work 😔.

[anothersadaf]

The Art of Letting Go.

Stage 1: You don't even realise that you have to let go/ Their absence hasn't become a reality yet/ You cannot yet process the greif/ that is building inside of you/ You can hardly feel anything, because you can't seem to realise what is there to be felt/

Stage 2: You don't want to let go/ Suddenly they are everywhere/ Their little habits seem to be dripping out of every stranger you see on the sidewalk/ on the road/ on the subway/ They're in the way someone scolds their child/ They're in the way someone breaks their medicine in little pieces before gulping it down slowly/ The way someone leans their head on their hand/ swinging it slightly/ The anguish becomes tangible in the air you breathe/ The act of letting go doesn't seem achievable/

Stage 3: But it is achievable/ You haven't acheived it yet, but there is hope/ With time, the grief subsides a little/ The gap they left is filled by new people/ People occupy you with things which don't leave room for much thinking/ You immerse yourself in things that are perpendicularly opposite of the memories they left you with/ With time, you let go of them a little/

Stage 4: All of a sudden, on a warm Thursday afternoon/ when you see someone with a twinkle in their eye and slightly crooked teeth/ it all comes gushing down/ The hole their absence left you with is larger than ever/ You hadn't realised, but you have held onto them/

Stage 5: Finally, you realise that the art of letting go is to not let go at all/ It is to hold onto them as tight as you can/ It is to accept that them leaving you was neither your choice, nor in your power/ It is learning to live with all their memories imbedded within, as if they are a part of you/ To feel all the grief but not have it take all over you/ To live, without them, but with them too/

Sadaf Fatima

[stargazerbibi]

[ 19th september, 2024 • 11/152 days ]

a comfortably warm day. reached best look in level in this game i'm playing for the first time in my life. randomly listened to Emma Chamberlain's podcast on the commute home.

-> classes (total: 6h30)

-> journaled

-> more AL exercises >.< (almost finished the first worksheet... i'm in so much trouble already)

-> watched episode 2 of Maid

[xvmbo]

[academic-vampire]

-Dmitry Kochanovich, “Philosophy” (2019)

[smalltownstudying]

what's next for me 🎬

For the past few years I have been interested in this particular scholarship that would allow me to get a PhD in exchange for teaching Spanish in the USA. I finally meet the requirements to apply, all I have left to do is come up with a project proposal and get a TOEFL certificate.

I spent an hour this afternoon putting together a reading list of academic texts surrounding contemporary theatre to read in the next few weeks/months in the hopes that it will help me come up with something interesting for the proposal. I really want to get that scholarship, it would be an amazing opportunity.

(P.S. I got another recipe sent to me!)

(P.S., again: if anyone has any experience or, i don't know, is simply a uni student in the USA please help me a girl feels lost and afraid)

[entity9silvergen]

Just watched a bunch of freshmen move into the dorms and so many of them had the fucking ikea sharks

[shurpart]

college