I’ve been working on being more conscious of how I write emails, and made this handy printable guide! I have a bad habit of overusing exclamation points, emojis, and qualifiers like “just” and “possibly” to sound extra-friendly and non-threatening in emails. (“Just wondering / just confirming / just checking / just making sure / just wanted to let you know”) You are allowed to take up space. Your voice deserves to be heard. Your opinions matter. You don’t need to apologize for existing or asking for what you need. You are not “bossy” or “bitchy” for not sounding like a pep-machine 24/7. If you act like a doormat, you better develop a taste for shoe leather. You have power too. Don’t be afraid to stand up for yourself— no one else is gonna do it for you.
officially started my bullet journal, I’ll mainly use it as a reading and study tracker and for daily to do lists! here you can see my Gilmore Girls reading list featuring all the books mentioned in the show (aka my all time favorite TV show) ☕
instagram : thomreads
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A collage spread inspired by my trips to St Paul’s Cathedral and Greenwich.
I really had fun with this one, just putting things together as they feel right and exploring aesthetics. It’s my first time making a journal spread like this - I’ve definitely learned a lot from it!
☞ studygram
If you’d ever decide to suddenly try doing a high intensity working out, let me give you a few words of advice. Do your stretches like a prayer. Because I didn’t. And now I’m in so. Much. Physical. PAIN.
My weekend was fun regardless the screaming burn in my body. Luckily, my ever so cooperative arms and hands are always able to deliver. Here’s my page of the week! 🔥
This week, I tried to add in more color by using some colorful tape I found in our stationery box. I couldn’t use markers because I tried all sorts of it on this one, but it always bleeds through. Also, I’ll stop trying to use the neon yellow pen because it really has a bad contrast to white. You might be thinking, well, duh. But I really wanted the stars to be yellow! :c
Anyway, I’ll probably be adding more doodles and stickers in eventually, but d e s p a c i t o . 🎶 s l o w l y y yyy
My goals are somewhat steadier now at this point. Main keys are exercise, cleaning, and learning! The main focus when I do my tasks for this week is to find a suitable pacing. So yes, adjustments~!
That’s all for now, and I’m hoping for a great week ahead for ya’ll!
15|07|2020
Day 3 of My Summer Studying Challenge!
✨ 15th July ✨ Do you have a specific goal for this summer?
i think a lot of it is just to get my work done and get in a really good place for my uni application because it is coming up very soon and i have quite high aspirations for university!!!!
Richard Siken, a Primer for the Small Weird Loves
→ journal out who you want to be in 2025:
1. What does she look like? (Physical appearance, style)
2. How does she dress on a typical day?
3. What does she like ?
4. What doesn't she like?
5. What is her behavior like in different situations?
6. (Social interactions, demeanor)
7. How does she prefer to be treated by others? (Expectations from relationships)
8. How does she treat people around her? (Interpersonal relationships, kindness)
9. What does her daily routine entail? (Activities, schedule)
10. At what time does she usually go to bed? (Sleeping habits)
11. When does she wake up in the morning? (Morning routine)
12. What are her hobbies and interests? (Leisure activities)
13. What is her profession or occupation? (Career, job responsibilities)
14. What are her long-term goals and aspirations? (Career ambitions, personal achievements)
15. How does she handle stress or challenges? (Coping mechanisms, problem-solving approach)
16. What type of books does she enjoy? (Cultural preferences)
17. How does she maintain her physical and mental well-being? (Health and self-care routines)
18. Does she have any specific dietary preferences or restrictions? (Food choices)
19. Who are her closest friends, and what are her relationships like with them?(Friendship dynamics)
20. How does she navigate conflicts or disagreements? (Communication style, conflict resolution)
21. What values and principles guide her decision-making? (Personal ethics)
22. How does she spend her leisure time on weekends? (Weekend activities, relaxation methods)
I'm at a N5 level and I'm wanting to find youtubers the speak natural Japanese. The only Japanese youtubers I know are mimei and The Japanese Man Yuta. Do you know any channels that are Reaction/Interview/A laid back video? A lot of my english ytbers don't scream/swear(constantly)/etc. If you can help, thank you.
バイリンガール英会話 – lifestlye & travel
Chiaki – makeup, fashion & lifestyle (lives in the uk)
こんどうようぢ – makeup, lifestyle & lgbt+
Ami Morita – makeup, lifestyle & fashion
LIFE OF MIYU – lifestyle & fashion
和田さん。チャンネル – makeup & fashion
藤子さき – makeup & lifestyle
たかねんわーるど – lifestyle
日本語の森 – Japanese language information
三本塾 – Japanese language & culture information
禁断ボーイズ – fun & games
すしらーめん – fun & games
はじめしゃちょー – fun & games
東海オンエア – fun & games
さんこいち – fun & games
hatomugi ASMR – ASMR
華凛 – ASMR
Latte ASMR – ASMR (Japanese, English & Korean)
Sorry this took so long! I have quite a long YouTube subscription list and I wanted to make sure I organized it a little bit too. A few of these YouTubers are from Kansai (like 禁断ボーイズ) so their Japanese may be more difficult or not sound as refined as the other YouTubers, but I recommend all of them 😊