#I think woolf fans would be cool with me since A Room of One's Own is one of her best/most influential works

[gloomstudy]

11 (jk actually 33) questions tag, again!

tagged by @jacistudies, @geetstudies, and @thestudyofkats. thank you all so much!!

not tagging anymore people since i’ve already done this, but anyone is welcome to answer the same questions! :)

questions from jacistudies:

1. are you a fan of mint chocolate?

yes, if it’s made well.

2. favorite food?

sushi!

3. describe your childhood in 3 words.

long awkward moment.

4. describe your style.

simple and minimal. dark and neutral colors.

5. why make a tumblr?

bored, curious, and wanted to connect with people who shared the same interests as me.

6. how do you usually spend your day off?

sleeping in, catching up on tv shows and anime, mindlessly scrolling through tumblr, watching youtube videos, listening to music, and talking with my mutuals. sometimes i make gifs/edits for my main blog if i’m in the mood.

7. top 3 songs you jam to

at the moment, i really love “feeling good” by day6, “keeper” by the boyz, and “dance the night away” by twice!

8. what’s your favorite cuisine?

aside from cuisine from my own culture (chinese), i also like japanese and korean food!

9. favorite flavor?

matcha/green tea~

10. what’s your dream home like?

ultra modern exterior, minimalist interior, neutral colors, and environmentally friendly.

11. what kind of music do you like?

my taste in music is all over the place, but i mostly like to listen to pop, kpop, edm, lo-fi, and rock. sometimes i listen to alternative, indie, and classical.

questions from geetstudies:

1. favorite quote from a book/movie/tv show?

"the chance to let your talent truly blossom, perhaps it’s today.” -oikawa tooru, haikyuu!!

2. recent read review?

i haven’t read any books recently, but i read an article this morning about the science of music, and i didn’t like how this one guy said that today’s music is “auditory cheesecake.” basically, he said that the (popular) music that we listen to these days is trash, and i feel that that’s not true at all. perhaps he’s from an older generation and has yet to catch up and understand. *smiles sheepishly and shrugs* other than that, the rest of the article was pretty interesting!

3. your go-to person for motivation?

hmm...probably @lavietudier. he’s good at brightening up my day. :)

4. greatest source of inspiration?

music!!

5. an abstract goal in life?

i don’t really have any abstract goals? uhhh...i guess it would be cool if i could go to space someday, ahaha.

6. favorite word in your native language?

i don’t really have a favorite cantonese word, but my brother and i like making puns out of cantonese words that sound like english words!

7. most effective note taking system that works for you?

outline format! everything is laid out nicely with main points and sub-points, and if i need to write a paper about a certain topic later, i don’t really need to write a rough draft because almost all the information is already outlined in my notes!

8. biggest distraction?

honestly? the entire internet.

9. most overrated trend in your opinion?

dabbing. just...pls stop.

10. one word to describe yourself.

divergent.

11. three lines of advice for new studyblrs.

share original content, don’t worry about the numbers, and ignore the haters.

questions from thestudyofkats:

1. what is the most joyous memory you have? how old were you, where was it, etc.?

the day that i found out that i got into the uni that i currently attend! i was 17 and in my senior year of high school. i was at home and got a call from the uni saying that i got off the waitlist and that i was accepted. i was so so so excited! i was screaming and jumping around all over the place, ahaha. it was such a great day! :’)

2. why is your favorite color your favorite?

my favorite color is lavender! it’s light, and it makes me happy and keeps me calm. i also feel like it’s kinda healing? overall, it’s just a very nice color!

3. if you could learn one foreign language what would it be and why?

either japanese or korean. i mean, i’m currently already self-studying japanese and i’ll be taking korean next semester, but those two languages are the ones that i’ve been most interested in for a very long time now.

4. who was your favorite teacher from primary/elementary school and why?

my 2nd grade teacher! she was so kind and fun to be around, and she always made class very enjoyable. by the time i was in 3rd grade, she left and went to teach at another school, and i missed her a lot ;;

5. what is the last book you read for fun, or for school, and genuinely enjoyed?

to the lighthouse by virginia woolf! i absolutely love how the perspective always changes from one character to the next, and it kinda feels like you’re watching a movie when you read it.

6. what is one past historical event you wish you could get a front row seat for to see what it really looked like?

not really a specific event, but i’d love to watch debussy compose his pieces and ask him how he makes them all sound so pretty~

7. when you were young (sometime aged 5-8) what did you want to be when you grew up?

a doctor or an astronaut. if you told me that i would be a musician, i might have believed you.

8. what is a song you could listen to on repeat for days and not get tired of?

“write it in the sky” by kina grannis (ken loi remix)

9. what is something you feel strongly about? tell us a bit about it!

john cage’s music is actually pretty interesting if you take the time to really listen and understand. i appreciate his philosophy of music being anything that makes sound, including silence. silence can be meaningful, too.

10. what is your ideal study environment?

at home, alone, at my desk, in my room, during the day, lots of natural light, all of my necessary stationery and study materials neatly laid out, and good music with no lyrics.

11. why do you care about school? what goals do you have related to your schooling and future?

i care about school because education is important, not only for learning new things, but also to develop your critical thinking skills, apply what you learn to real-life situations, and figure out who you are. i hope to graduate successfully by spring 2019, and i’m considering going to graduate school and getting my master’s degree in audio engineering. i’d love to work for a large entertainment company someday, and i’d like to have my own studio and produce an original album as well! :D

[kingofnxwyxrk]

CAFE ASKS: caramel macchiato, early grey tea (kat) + iced coffee, herbal tea (julia) / ASTROLOGY ASKS: taurus, 4th house (kat) + 8th house, ceres (julia)

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Caramel Macchiato : You’re travelling the entire world but you can only take one person with you. Who do you take?

“ that’s hard, uh… it’d be cool to show either crutchie or davey the sights, but… i think this could make a good girls’ trip, so many cathy parr. yeah, let’s make this a girls’ trip. international wine tour with kat and cathy. ”

Early Grey Tea : The inevitable Zombie Apocalypse is upon us! What’s your plan of action?

“ well, since i follow the news, i would hope i would be able to see it coming. be prepared beforehand. make other people aware. after that… probably gather as many friends as i could and bunker down somewhere. gather supplies along the way, you know. ”

taurus: name 3 of your favorite books.

“ a room of one’s own by virginia woolf, right off the bat. men explain things to me by rebecca solnit, so good… what’s another one? maybe bossypants by tina fey. ”

4th house: what does your bedroom look like?

“ why do you care what my bedroom looks like? but fine. it’s mainly black and white, but i keep it mostly bright and white. like white furniture, stripped bedding. i have some accept pillows and stuff in light blues or oranges scattered around. and, uh… i have some old framed articles of mine on my wall. it’s like my first published article, the one i won an award for in college, and my first one in a big ol’ newspaper. ”

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Iced Coffee : Do you like reading? If so, what’s your favorite book?

“ i enjoy a good novel in my free time. it’s always a nice way to unwind when i don’t know what else to do. plus, it keeps your mind sharp and focused, i believe. but my favorite? hm, maybe a love so true by caroline mickelson. ”

Herbal Tea : You’re at a candle shop, what scented candle do you buy?

“ i’m not the biggest fan of the sweet, sugary scents. i don’t mind the citrus or fruity ones though… however, my favorites have to, like, the floral and linens. perhaps it makes me a little boring, but i’m going straight for the fresh linens. ”

8th house: do you believe in reincarnation?

“ i… i don’t know. i like to think our souls go somewhere after our bodies wither away. i like to believe in a heaven or an afterlife, but perhaps some celestial energy is reused. i’m not quite sure. i don’t think i personally don’t fully believe in it, but it could very well be a possibility. ”

ceres: are you a momfriend?

“ a little bit. i’m always trying to do best for my friends, and i can sometimes like to fix their problems, even if they don’t ask for my help. does that make me a mom friend? ”