#be smart

[mindfulstudyquest]

❥﹒♡﹒☕﹒ 𝗯𝗲 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿 ( 𝗮𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 !! )

𝟭. improve your writing skills ( ✒️ )

i feel that not everyone has the perception of how important it is to know how to write. you don't have to be a poet, nor the new emily brontë, but fluid, conscious, rich writing makes the difference. really. you could write a page without saying anything at all, but if that damn page is written good and smoothly, then you can be sure that you will get extra points. take the time to improve your writing skills, the best advice i have for doing so is reading. read as much as you can. read novels (non-fiction in this case doesn't help because the content is preferred rather than the form), read contemporary authors – you don't necessarily have to read sophocles' tragedies, but read quality stuff. expand your vocabulary, your knowledge of syntax, learn to use punctuation! and then write, tell stories, write love letters, write reviews of films, books, cultural festivals, open a blog on tumblr and write to practice, reread what you write ad nauseam, until it is perfect, until the form of your essay is pulitzer prize worthy.

bonus some of my favourite authors (tell me in the comments about yours!): ian mcewan, banana yoshimoto, haruki murakami, george orwell, josé saramago, albert camus, khaled hosseini, hanya yanagihara

𝟮. develop critical thinking ( 💭 )

if you have always studied passively by absorbing information and vomiting it onto a test sheet then you have wasted your time. taking on information is not enough, you need to know how to rework it and develop your own idea about it. especially in the arts and literature one may disagree with certain information provided by a textbook. developing critical thinking is not easy, especially due to the school system that teaches us to standardize thinking. always consult all available sources on a given topic, compare them, analyze contradictions. it might be difficult and tiring – our brain spends more energy processing two conflicting pieces of information than processing two pieces of information that agree – but it will be worth it. by practicing critical thinking and improving your argumentation skills, you will not only be able to improve in your studies, becoming able to present complex topics and make interdisciplinary connections, but also in daily life, you will become much less influenced and manipulated by external information.

𝟯. find yourself an interest ( 🌷 )

it could be anything, but find an interest that excites you and you enjoy and do research about it. watch videos, documentaries, read articles. it doesn't have to be school-related, it must be an external topic that you are passionate about and that allows you to rediscover the joy of studying and learning every time school seems to suffocate it. sometimes i'm not in the mood to study for exams, so i dedicate myself to my personal research and finally find my spark, my seek for knowledge. for example, my interest is true crime, it has always fascinated me since i was little, but yours could be wild animals, makeup, comics, ships, planes, ocean flora, literally anything. there is no constraint.

𝟰. analyze your mistakes and recognize your wrongs ( 🫒 )

there is no shame in making mistakes. everyone makes mistakes, we are human, but the real sin is getting bogged down in mistakes, refusing to acknowledge them, and continuing to make them again and again. we should be continually growing, continually discovering ourselves, both intellectually and emotionally. how many of you were the "gifted kid" when you were little and then grew up into burned out high school / uni students desperately seeking academic validation? there comes a time when talent isn't enough, you have to put in the effort, and this doesn't make you less intelligent or gifted, in fact, quite the opposite. dedicating time and attention to your personal and intellectual growth also means having to ruminate on your mistakes. it's scary, but it's the most effective way if you really want to improve. take a notebook and at the end of the day reflect on the highlights and the wrongs, what you could have done better, where you would like to push forward tomorrow, what you achieved today. did you make a mistake? first ask yourself why and then look for a way to solve the problem, make every bad moment a lesson, a brick on which to build the version of you you wanto to become tomorrow.

𝟱. don't be afraid of doing researches ( 🧃 )

the amount of fake news and misinformation online is appalling. opening any app like tiktok or instagram we are inundated with information that is often (not always, but not so rarely) inaccurate. don't be afraid to conduct your own research, if you have time to mindlessly scroll through tiktok you will also have five minutes to read an article regarding that information provided. don't know the meaning of a word? look it up before using it. not sure about a piece of information? check it before using it in your argumentation. in the age of immediate access to data we have no excuse to be superficial.

𝟲. master communication ( ♟️ )

mastering communication is essential in both personal and professional realms. it's the cornerstone of building meaningful relationships, whether it's conveying ideas effectively in academia or fostering connections in the workplace. developing strong communication skills not only enhances your ability to articulate thoughts but also empowers you to listen actively, empathize with others, and resolve conflicts constructively. ultimately, honing these skills cultivates confidence, credibility, and success in all aspects of life.

𝟳. push yourself out of your comfort zone ( 🧸 )

build your confidence. confidence is uncomfortable. don't be afraid of it. you are young, this is the right time to experiment, take risks, discover who you really are. this is the best time for you to do those things that you would otherwise never do, you don't want to regret later in life that you didn't accept that scholarship, that trip abroad, that job opportunity, because you didn't feel comfortable enough. do things that take you out of your comfort zone until everything becomes your comfort zone. go on solo dates, be a social butterfly, tell the girl at the bookstore you love her t-shirt, go to the theater alone, eat at a restaurant alone, take that trip. if it goes badly, you'll only have one funny story to tell.

𝟴. stay informed about the news (but not too much!) ( 🌍 )

this might be controversial, but: stay informed about the news, just don't overdo it. personally, i am an easily influenced person and i realized that being constantly exposed to the bad things happening in the world had drained me and made me terribly depressed. don't get me wrong, you need to be informed about what's happening in the world and in your country, just being constantly surrounded by horrible news repeated ad nauseam on TV programs is of no use. be aware.

[reality-detective]

This is why Comifornia is so bad 👇

The first recall he let violent felons out , gave them 5k a month and they rigged the vote. If you have friends in California... Please send and get a hold of rescue California 🔗

We need these people out of our communist state, he and his auntie created. We went red. This will send a clear message we are done with democrat dangerous antics.

People of California can participate in signatures to get this corrupt man OUT OF HIS SEAT.

What are you going to do Californians?

It's a good way to get involved or you can stay a lawless communist state? It's your choice...

It's time to pick a lane 🤔

[kayberrie]

We should all aspire to be like Stiles Stilinski. An adorable idiot with a bunch of dumbass friends who is the only voice of reason except for when he’s trying to fistfight a guy who could definitely kill him.

this man is my role model.

[beccawise7]

Please don't. It will hurt you that much more, and darling, you don't deserve unnecessary pain.

~beccawise7💜🖤

[a-poet-within]

Keep that wild card in your pocket

One day, you will need it

And change the rules of the game

An unexpected twist in the story

[agirlunfilteredsblog]

A GUIDE TO STAYING MOTIVATED THIS SEMESTER

Hi girls!! I have missed you guys soooo much (more than words could describe really!!!). In truth, I have been completely decimated by school work, my personal life and my new job (which I will share with you all very very soon ;)). In any case, I thought I could hop on here and share my tips on how to keep to the books even when it feels IMPOSSIBLE to do so.

1. VISUALIZE THE FUTURE YOU WANT

As women, nothing will be handed to us, ever. It is up to us to create the lives we want for ourselves, the careers we’ve dreamt of our whole lives. Remember what you want, and let that drive you to succeed.

2. ENVISION A FUTURE WHERE YOUR GOALS AREN’T SUCCESSFUL

Personally, I feel sick just imagining a future that is not the one I envision right now. It is up to you NOW to wake up and start achieving your dreams. Stop procrastinating, that will get you nowhere but the opposite of the life you’ve envisioned for yourself.

3. IMAGINE PEOPLE YOU DISLIKE DOING BETTER THAN YOU

People can say what they want to say, but there is nothing wrong with competition. It is a major drive in my every life. I cannot imagine people I dislike doing better than me at life, it is impossible. Always try to one up them, privately that is. There is no need to gloat about it, beating them should feel good enough privately.

i love you all so deeply!!! 🤍

a girl unfiltered 💋

[redsrooftopprincess]

Milton

TW: Tornado Talk

PLEASE everyone in the path of Hurricane Milton be safe and be smart. This looks like it's going to be one hell of a storm and the wind is going to be insane.

KNOW WHAT A TORNADO SOUNDS LIKE (<- link to video)

Hurricanes pump out baby hurricanes like it's their fucking job, and who knows? It may be. I know very little about meteorological responsibility.

Listen for a consistent deep roar.

You're going to hear a lot of variation in the wind, if at any point that variation becomes consistent, or you hear consistency *behind* the variation, get to an internal room with NO WINDOWS (bathrooms are great for this). If you live in Florida, you likely don't have a basement, you want to put as many walls between you and outside as possible.

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TORNADO SAFETY RULES (<- link to NWS website)

Please take a second to click the links above. Shit's getting real out there.

If anyone wants to add to this, PLEASE do. More safety info is never bad.

Red and I love you. Stay Safe. ♥️

[zezah-xiomara-citrine]

COVID is scary y'all - mask up!

[inartchive]

[thelasthippie]

Whenever people ask me why im so kind with everyyhing, why im always smiling or joking... Why i "waste time" teaching or just helping everyone, the answer is simple:

Why not ?

[reality-detective]

NASA’s Darkest Secret: The Shocking Truth Behind the Planned Mass Extinction Event in 2025

Official NASA papers, now in the public domain, suggest a dark and dystopian future. These documents reveal that NASA has been secretly preparing for a cataclysmic event slated for 2025—a mass extinction event that threatens the very fabric of civilization.

The implications of this revelation are staggering. It suggests that a powerful institution, trusted by millions, is actively involved in a plan that could lead to the depopulation of Earth. This article delves deep into the details, exposing the potential reality of this impending catastrophe. If you’re reading this, you have the right to know the truth and prepare for what’s coming.

NASA’s Role in a Global Catastrophe. For decades, NASA has been viewed as the beacon of space exploration, innovation, and scientific advancement. However, the recently uncovered documents paint a different picture—a picture of a NASA that is complicit in a plot so nefarious that it defies belief. The documents, which include a PowerPoint presentation by NASA’s Chief Scientist Dennis Bushnell, outline a series of events set to unfold in 2025. These events are designed not just to disrupt but to annihilate civilization as we know it.

The most alarming aspect of this revelation is the precision with which these plans have been laid out. The documents detail a series of inside job terror attacks, combined with biological warfare, to be unleashed on U.S. soil. These attacks are not the result of foreign adversaries but are orchestrated from within, with the intent of causing maximum destruction and societal collapse.

The Timeline of Terror: A Prelude to Extinction. The plans for this mass extinction event are not new. The documents suggest that NASA has been preparing for this scenario for decades. This timeline of terror began long before the documents were made public. It is a methodical and calculated approach to reducing the global population, ensuring that those in power maintain control over the remaining resources.

What makes this revelation even more terrifying is the fact that many of the events outlined in the documents have already occurred. This indicates that the wheels of this deadly plan are already in motion. The global pandemic, widespread civil unrest, and increasing geopolitical tensions are all signs that the countdown to 2025 has begun.

- Julian Assange

NASA is NOT what you think it is, they are evil liars like the rest of the deep state and they have duped millions if not billions of people about the earth, the Sun and Moon and space itself. If you löök at their emblem it has a serpent tongue in plain sight. Their budget is around 63 million a day of taxpayer money. 🤔

[muypequena]

I want people online, especially young people online, to be smart. look into histories, look for patterns. it’s not a bad thing for you to be cautious when people on the internet ask for things and barely provide information. you’re not victimizing them by having questions. you’re not BULLYING them for asking questions.

if you demand credibility and they can’t provide it, ask questions or walk away.

[equal-shipping]

Kaishin Reveal and What It Means For You

Okay I need everyone to keep their shit together because I think this is being blown out of proportion. What follows is a quick rant about what the hell is going in the DCMK fandom and what is going on in fandom in general cause I don’t know why I’m seeing so many people lose their shit over something that was most likely going to happen followed by a quick lesson by a ‘fandom elder’ on how to ignore canon and make a ship your own. 

Spoilers ahead and whatnot. 

April 11th the DCMK 27 movie came out and information was revealed about how Kaito Kuroba and Shinichi Kudou are now cousins. Twitter lost its mind, Tumblr lost its mind, Discord servers are being created and now everyone is wondering what the hell should they do. 

I’m going to be honest, if you are a creator for KaiShin, please don’t delete your work. 

Either archive it or orphan it but please don’t delete it.

You put time and effort into this, into something you love, and just because the mangaka is so SO set in his ways of every single ship being friends to lovers does not mean you have to follow the same format. This doesn’t make you an incest shipper or whatever, it doesn’t make you a person who you don’t want to be, it’s just something that you had no idea of knowing was going to happen and I hope that you can look back at it fondly. 

Anyways, for those enjoying Kaishin on the sidelines all I’m going to say is Pick a Lane. 

Ignore Canon 

If you are an old time shipper then this may not be new for you. I mean Gosho literally had another ship that turned out to be cousins like at this point it’s ‘who is my cousin’ being played in the entire Detective Conan manga. You either already guessed it, are an active incest shipper (hi, hello, tis a me) or you are used to your favourites dying. This situation is no fucking different. 

Wolfwood is dead, in my head he is alive and well and treating his Plant husband right. 

Sora is missing, not in my head where he is kissing Roxas and Riku and Kairi and whoever else wants to get at the sunshine of the KH universe. 

Ben is dead, NOT IN MY REYLO FANFICTION. 

If you are a person who actively kept up with the manga or actively kept up with the show it is possible to ignore canon because they do not suddenly go super deep into being cousins and knowing about each other. They both don’t know if they are cousins or else the jig would be up immediately and the manga would be finished. You CAN ignore canon and if Kaishin is a ship that brings you joy and just serotonin production I implore you guys to choose this lane if you still want to enjoy Kaishin. 

It’s by far the healthiest option and teaches you how to curate your own fandom experience. 

Alternate Universes and You 

I was in the Hannibal fandom for a while and I clearly remember the ‘Hannibal is not a Cannibal’ tag on AO3. I thought it was hilarious but I would never dare to make fun of it because that is a prime example of CURATING YOUR FANDOM EXPERIENCE. 

Here are some examples on how you can start tagging: 

Not Cousins AU

Kaito and Shinichi aren’t family 

No Family Relation AU 

Pre Kaishin reveal 

Or just make a quick blurb of how you mean this drawing/fic to be perceived. Again, this is your experience and you get to make the space you want to make. It’s up to you to make/interact with the content that makes you most comfortable. Again, if you want to delve into AU’s then that is up to you and I think it’s a pretty good lane for those who just feel weird about the whole reveal. 

Stepping Away

Your moral values are your own, people, and I am in no position or even want to judge them. If you feel uncomfortable about this now, see your love for Kaishin diminishing because of the reveal or just don’t see yourself shipping Kaishin in the future then you are more than capable of measuring your response and stepping away from the ship entirely for your own health. 

Is it going to be sad? Yes, but they are fictional and I recommend having an idea of what you have in your life outside of fandom that makes you happy that you can focus on as you go through this. College, work, whatever hobbies you may have taken up–hell put all your eggs into another ship that you know also brings you joy! 

Do not let this dictate your day or your month or your year. This is just fandom, you don’t have to make a big statement unless asked about it, you do not have to justify your decision to anybody, curate.your.fandom.experience. 

I’m going to end this with a repeat of what I just said. 

This is all fictional. We are playing in a fictional sandbox where we can all make whatever we want in any capacity and as long as it is tagged correctly then nobody’s lines have to be crossed. If you just started enjoying Kaishin, find out how you still want to enjoy it or step away. If you have shipped Kaishin for a while, do the same fucking thing! The east side of the fandom is having a field day with the movie, why can’t the west have some fun too?! 

I’m going to ship Kaishin (however all my reblogs will be moved to my other blog for incest-y stuff and just other content people may not vibe with in general) and hell I might just join the Kaishin Big Bang for the hell of it because I have been shipping this ship since I was 15 years old and I’m about to be 30 so….I’m staying fucking seated cause you aren’t getting me out of this chair, Aoyama, you aren’t getting me to ship Aoko with anyone other an Akako so suck on that. 

Be safe, be smart and curate y’all.

[ichverdurstehier]

I'm not the first to say this, but please bw careful what you post for the next few weeks at minimum. Don't get arrested over a meme. Don't give the right wing any more of a reason for a victim complex