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Nick’s red pants appreciation post

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Clay Danvers + inappropriate v-necks

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52 Journal Prompts

Perfect for your weekly spreads! (or any spreads really just use them however you want)

1. Tea / coffee 2. Life hacks 3. Green 4. Windows 5. Playlist for today 6. Horoscope 7. Self care 8. Ticket stubs / receipts / tags / wrappers 9. Favourite myth or legend 10. Stamps / stickers 11. The weather today 12. Overheard conversations 13. Ghosts 14. A poem 15. Flowers 16. A favourite recipe 17. A playlist to feel calm 18. Silhouettes 19. Blue 20. Vent 21. Another Poem 22. A song in one of your countries official languages (not English) 23. Cool knots 24. Watercolours 25. Survival guide 26. Fire 27. How to _____ 28. Stress relief 29. Journal essentials 30. Plan a road trip 31. Your overused words & phrases 32. Essay writing tips 33. High energy playlist 34. Favourite youtubers / streamers 35. Texture 36. Yellow 37. Forest 38. Weird songs someone showed you that you actually love 39. Collage 40. Yoga 41. Feel good playlist 42. Study tips 43. One line drawing 44. Plants 45. Video games 46. Purple 47. Garden 48. Pets / animals 49. Cool words 50. Mimic and old spread 51. Journal prompts 52. Fonts

Make sure to tag your journal posts with #lilystvdies, I love to see your creativity!

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I've been really interested in started to bullet journal, but.. I don't really do anything. I'm unable to work at the moment, and my doctor doesn't even want me to try applying to places and to try to get disability instead. On top of it, depression has had me seldom leave bed, especially the past month. Do you think there's any point to me trying?

Oh, dear, I am so sorry you have to go through all of this. I definitely think you should start a bullet journal though, and it’s due to the fact that you’re interested in it. When I was at my lowest point due to depression, there wasn’t much I was interested in – my old hobbies just lost all meaning and I didn’t have the energy or even an interest to start anything new. Then I came across this whole bullet journaling concept, and it sparked a tiny bit of curiosity in me, so I decided to try it and now here I am :) it has definitely become one of my favorite past times. So yes, if there’s something you’d like to do, there’s no reason not to do it (with something being a harmless and positive thing okay, not everything you want to do is necessarily good for you/other people, but we’re talking about bullet journaling so there’s probably no point in adding this comment, but you know, just in case… :D)

If you feel like you have nothing to put in your bullet journal, just forget all of the full spreads with ten tasks per day and make it so that it works for you. Add tasks like “get up from bed”, “take medication” and “work on bullet journal”. You can also track your doctor visits.As a person with depression, I know how much energy even getting up from bed can take. It can be equal to a healthy person studying all day. Make the tasks so that they help you cope with your depression/illness, and don’t be afraid that a task might be perceived as a “lesser one”. You’re making your bullet journal for yourself and you decide which task should be put in. I sometimes still put “shower” as a task on days when I’m lacking all of the energy to do anything than just lay down and sleep/stare into the void. It sort of helps having it there because it forces you to do it just so that you can tick the little square off and it makes you feel accomplished because you actually did something.

If you plan a to-do list for a day and end up not doing anything, no worries, just try again the next day. You can journal in your bujo a bit, say how you felt that day, and say that despite everything, you’re still proud of yourself for trying. And if you don’t feel like it, then write that I am proud of you for trying, because I am. Make your bullet journal a happy place to help you cope with everything.

I hope this helped at least a tiny bit. I’m thinking of you and hoping you’ll get better soon. I also hope you find joy in bullet journaling. Let me know if you actually decide to start a journal if you feel like it, I’d love to know! Lots of love x

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i think one of the biggest problems i have with getting stuff done is i assume it’s easy for other people. like “she gets up at six every morning because she’s a morning person” or “yeah, he can run five miles every day but he likes running” or “she knows five languages, her brains just wired differently than mine” when in reality it’s all about discipline for everyone. like yeah, some people have natural aptitudes for some things but anyone that’s accomplishing anything is putting in the work. achievements don’t come easy, and i think if i start acknowledging that it’s like that for everyone i can stop making excuses

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there are so many ways to journal, here are a few ways that i choose to do it:

stream of consciousness- morning or night, just a stream of your thoughts without filtering them daily/weekly/monthly playlists- could be your favourite songs at the time or just the songs you listened to throughout the day letters- to anyone, family, friends, that stranger at the store with the cute jacket, you could even write one to your dog. just write whatever it is that you really want to say to them gratitude journaling- either writing down a set amount/list of things you are grateful for or just prose about those things thought organisers: lists, mind maps, other charts- use this when you have ideas, plans or when you’re just all over the place scrap booking- ticket stubs, photos, post cards, etc. summaries and reflections of days/weeks/months/years- reflect on how you feel, what you enjoyed, what you regret, or simply summarise what happened brain dumps- any random ideas or notes to jot down throughout the day planning- day plans, fun plans, creative plans, life plans

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rare words

adomania: the sense that the future is coming too quickly

anecdoche: a conversation where no one is listening

kairosclerosis: the moment when you realize you're happy

monachopsis: the subtle persisting sense of being out of place

opia: the ambiguous intensity from looking someone in the eye

rubatosis: the unsettling awareness of your heartbeat

vellichor: the strange wistfulness of used book stores

zenosyne: the sense that time keeps going faster

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“The secret of getting ahead is getting started.” – Mark Twain

“Do not wait to strike till the iron is hot; but make it hot by striking.” – William Butler Yeats

“It always seems impossible until it’s done.” – Nelson Mandela

“The best way for you to predict your future is to create it.” – Abraham Lincoln

“It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.” – Confucius

“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” – Thomas Edison

“Don’t watch the clock; do what it does. Keep going.” – Sam Levenson

“What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals.” – Zig ZIglar

“By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” – Benjamin Franklin

“I am not afraid…I was born to do this.” – Joan of Arc

“The most effective way to do it, is to do it.” – Amelia Earhart

“We aim above the mark to hit the mark.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

“Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.” – Helen Keller

“The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.“ – Walt Disney

“Consult not your fears but your hopes and your dreams. Think not about your frustrations, but about your unfulfilled potential. Concern yourself not with what you tried and failed in, but with what it is still possible for you to do.” – Pope John XXIII

“Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.” – Arthur Ashe

“When you reach the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hang on.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt

“What you do today can improve all your tomorrows.” – Ralph Marston

“Perserverance is failing 19 times and succeeding the 20th.” – Julie Andrews

“The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph.” – Thomas Paine

“I attribute my success to this–I never gave or took any excuse.” – Florence Nightingale

“Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do.” – Johann Wolfgang van Goethe

“Who seeks shall find.” – Sophocles

“Change your life today. Don’t gamble on the future, act now, without delay” – Simone de Beauvoir

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Do you have any tips on how to make a weekly log? I have a monthly log, but am interested in making a weekly one as well in my bujo but have no idea of how to start

Hi there! (omg I love your username!!) By weekly log, I’m assuming you mean like a weekly bujo spread? Let me take you through my process!

➸ pick a theme

A theme can be anything! For my past bujo spreads I’ve had stuff like … comic book, easter, dandelion, quote, flowers, harry potter, molang, etc. If you’re having troubles, here’s some ideas how you can pick a theme:

washi tape. if you have any sort of washi tape, use it to your advantage! it has polka dots? give your spread them dots. it’s a landscape? flowers? a pattern? match it! it’ll make your spreads that much prettier (imo)! also with washi tape - you can always go by color. this one is blue and green? looks like i’ll use blue and green for my spread too! etc.

books. i’m sure there’s some book out there that you enjoy. you can choose quotes from it, take inspiration from character moodboards or ideas if they have been turned into movies … 

disney. you can do a bunch of disney related spreads!! characters, movies, themes, environment. you can even derive inspiration from original fairy tales (like the grimm brothers) and give hints of the stories on your spreads. @/stvdybuddies have some disney spreads you can check out! if you’re not a big disney fan, you can always pick other movies, too!

holidays. these ones can be super fun! if a holiday coincides with your week, you can emphasize it! use the holiday colors and patterns. or, each month has a focus/awareness you could use. 

minimal. as long as you have the basics, you’re good to go.

➸ layout

After choosing a theme, I plan (mostly in my mind, on paper if I’m having troubles) how I want to lay out my spread. I typically come up with a couple ideas of how I want to emphasize my theme and how I can fit seven days worth of information on my spread. I typically have around 2-4 different items to get my theme across. For example…

dandelion theme: wish related quote, drawings of dandelions, picture taken on grass

comic theme: comic book font, black and red - bold colors

easter theme: chicks, eggs, pastels

harry potter theme: house crests, designed font

moana theme: maui’s hook, heart of ta fiti, tattoo design

If you don’t like choosing a theme, feel free to skip that and instead go to deciding a layout. When I first started my bujo, I focused more on function than design. I had my days listed and an area to have what needed to be done that day - but that was it. And if that’s how you like it - great! Work with it! Or you can always decide a layout and later add doodles and other designs. Some ideas/something you can include:

habit tracker (sleeping, drinking water, exercise, etc)

mini monthly calendar 

day of the week (listed by number/day)

photo/art

shopping list

weekly to do 

diary log

days all on one side, image on the other

days on top, image/other on bottom (or vice versa)

include (or don’t include) weekends

days listed horizontally

days listed vertically

here’s some weekly spread layout ideas by @/alimastudies !

Normally, when deciding a layout, I try to think about what my week is going to be like too. For instance, if I know my week is going to be suuuper busy and I am going to need a lot of info written down, maybe I’ll go for a more minimalistic layout that allows for plenty of bullet points. If there’s … ehh not so much on my plate, then I can fill in the blanks with a design or have a busier layout.

Once the idea has been solidified, it’s time to put it together. Gathering your supplies; journal, pens, washi tape, etc. If it helps, you are 10/10 free to work on all your art, lettering (or any other written information) on separate pieces of paper if you don’t like putting it directly on your bujo - and instead glue it in. It can help with layout flexibility; say something you were thinking doesn’t turn out the way you thought - you can easily switch it up this way.

In choosing colors, I tend towards black and white + one color. But! It is best to keep to one or two colors within a spread. It usually looks a bit more pleasing that way. 

➸ planning your week

Once my layout has been set, it’s time for me to add what my week is going to consist of. I usually follow this pattern of putting down information:

work schedule

assignment due dates (when in school)

tasks and sub tasks

appointments

high priority things to do

reminders

people I need to talk to

miscellaneous, things to do in my spare time

planning for the following week (ie appointments)

Everything that I have written down, I normally have some sort of signifier to go with it. Like an exclamation point if it’s important, can’t be put off longer, needs to be done asap, etc. Or a dollar sign when it’s something I need to budget or spend money for. A music note when I hear a song I like but want to find later. It helps me find what information I’m looking for quickly! If you want to see my full key for some ideas, look here.

But remember, everything that is written down in your bujo is for you. I’m pretty forgetful in some aspects, and clearly remember other aspects of my daily schedule. Figure out what your priorities are within your week and stick to it!

A bujo is like a customizable planner, and a place where you can quickly add needed information. For a monthly spread, it’s good to use for the big picture - big ticket items like weddings, birthdays, vacation days, school events, etc. Having a weekly spread allows for you to dive deeper into your days and be able to set specific goals for yourself, and track what it is you’re doing from day to day. It’s a great way to jump start productivity!

➸ look at other weekly spreads

Honestly? This is what I do most of the time. I love love love looking and seeing how other people put together their week and what kind of content they put in their weekly spread too! Layouts, photos, trackers, minimal to detailed … all of it helps me find different ways to work on a weekly spread. Every time I work on a spread I always always am looking at other people’s content for ideas and to be inspired. 

➸ other resources:

resources you may find useful in setting up a weekly spread.

@/obsidianstudy’s guide to bullet journaling

@/chrissiestudies’ “how I make my weekly spreads”

@/passionplanner shares ABCDE method - prioritizing your tasks

@/productivityplant’s how to make a bullet journal

@/rhubarbstudies’ guide to bullet journals

@/allystudiesx’s things to add in a bullet journal

I’m in no way a bujo master and am still figuring out things for myself - but I hope this helps! ^ 7 ^ Feel free to ask me another question if you’re looking for more information!

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Last of the mermay

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Abandoned House in the Woods Taken Over by Wild Animals

Finnish photographer Kai Fagerström presents unique photo series, where he captures wild animals making themselves comfortable in abandoned houses in the woods of Finland. Titled The House in the Woods, the photo series is set in cottages near Kai’s summer house, which were abandoned by their tenants after the owner of the place died in a fire. Award-winning photographer noticed how the place was slowly being reclaimed by the nature, and what started as a few snapshots, ended up being a book, published in Finnish, German, and English.

“Deserted buildings are so full of contradictions,” says Kai. “I am fascinated by the way nature reclaims spaces that were, essentially, only ever on loan to humans.” Kai usually works with a clear image of what he wants to achieve in his head, although it make take some time for all elements to fall into place. The photographer has enough patience, however: “This is fine with me,” he says. “The journey is more important than the destination.“

All via Bored Panda

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I saw this post by @astropixie about how it’d be nice to review fics on AO3 as you read. A little while back, because I was so in awe of the Clexa fic writers, I made this userscript (can install on Firefox by using Greasemonkey and on Chrome by using Tampermonkey) so that I could do just that. It doesn’t have the wattpad or soundcloud functionality, it’s just a little thing added on to a page, not something supported by the site itself, but it’s better than nothing. 

The userscript is available here: http://pastebin.com/vYBCYWu4

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