And As Summer Left,  Autumn Made Her Mark On The World With Color.

Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers.

 Charles William Eliot (via bookmania)

I need to follow more music related blogs and be followed by more music related blogs.

Please reblog this if any of the following apply to you:

-You play an instrument -You study classical music -You love classical music -You play classical piano -You love classical pianists -You post about classical music -You love talking about classical music -You want to dedicate your life/you dedicate your life to classical music -You study in a conservatory -You want someone to talk to about classical music. -You love any of the following: *JS Bach *WA Mozart *LV Beethoven *Frédéric Chopin *Sergei Rachmaninoff *Robert Schumann *Piotr Illyich Tchaikovsky *Edvard Grieg *Sergei Prokofiev *Dimitri Shostakovich *Francis Poulenc *Martha Argerich *Vladimir Horowitz *Arthur Rubinstein *Glenn Gould *Ivo Pogorelić *Claudio Arrau *Daniel Barenboim *Nelson Freire *Maurizio Pollini *Mischa Maisky *Gidon Kremer *Isaac Stern *Mstislav Rostropovich *Herbert Von Karajan *Charles Dutoit *Eugene Ormandy *Riccardo Chailly *Claudio Abbado *Luis Herrera de la Fuente *Jan Latham-Koenig

Favorite Version of Danse Macabre

Houses During the Fall

Gryffindor: climbing trees, jumping into piles of leaves, getting lost in corn mazes, face painting, building pillow forts, ripped jeans and combat boots, laughing loudly, rolling down hills, walking barefoot on cold floors, a mischievous glint in someone’s eye, roasted marshmallows 

Ravenclaw: bedheads and fuzzy socks, pumpkin flavored coffee, reading by the fire, passing out on soft pillows and warm blankets, listening to rain, old music playing on a turntable, deep conversations, crunching leaves, foreheads against cold windows

Hufflepuff: bonfires and camping with close friends, big sweaters and fluffy scarves, drinking loads of hot cocoa, pumpkin carving, warm hugs, morning walks, smiling at strangers, holding hands, blue lips and pink noses, huddling close to friends, holding a warm drink, cuddling

Slytherin: watching old movies wrapped in a fluffy blanket, hot tea on cloudy days, pink cheeks from cold wind, knitted beanies and cozy jackets, stargazing on a rooftop, long sighs, flickering candles, misty mornings, reading old poetry, writing in a cafe, tired yawns

Words of wisdom senpai. 😊

I used to have a lot of trouble still do with procrastination and I realized that, in my new studyblr days, I didn’t know how to utilize my studyblr to help me and it was just another way for me to procrastinate and feel productive. If you can relate to this, you could probably benefit from this little dose of studyblr realness.

Don’t use your studyblr just for aesthetics: studyspo is great for inspiration and motivation, and it’s probably what drew you to the studyblr community, but it shouldn’t be what makes you stay. You won’t be able to take anything worthwhile from your blog if all you reblog is photos of beautiful notes. Mix it up with masterposts and printables and photos of “non-aesthetic” notes.

Don’t use methods that don’t work for you: if you absolutely cannot understand mindmaps but absolutely love the way they look, resist the urge to make them. You’ll only end up confusing yourself and wasting time. Only use note taking and studying methods that make sense to you. 90 percent of the time they’ll be things that you used before you made a studyblr. This isn’t to say that you shouldn’t experiment with different styles and methods, but only stick to what works for you.

Discipline over motivation: imho, the study community  overstates the importance and effectiveness of motivation. Don’t get me wrong, motivation makes studying more enjoyable when you have it, but more often than not you don’t. In the end, motivation isn’t what makes you study every night, or stick with self studying a language. You have to discipline yourself to study when you don’t want to, or work when you’re tired. My old French teacher used to say “Don’t fall into the trap of waiting motiviation, and just do it” and I feel like that’s super important with this. (1, 2, 3)

Talking about studying isn’t studying: sort of related to number 3, don’t let your studyblr be another way to put off work. It’s all to easy to think “I’m blogging about studying; in being productive,” but it’s a dangerous thing to do. Studyspo is great, but don’t let scrolling through your feed become another method of procrastination.

Take photos after you study: or during, but not before. I used to spend so long taking pictures of my notes, that I wouldn’t have time to study them. I still take too long photographing my notes to take picture, so I’ve started using a pomorodo timer. After 25 minutes, I’ll use my five minute break to take photos. It’s increases my productivity so much, and I’m not sure how I ever functioned without that system.

Just get it done (and prioritize): honestly, sometime you just have to forget about trying to make your notes look pretty and just go for functionality over looks. Just let go of any studyblr ideals and do what you need to do. If you don’t have time to bullet journal and get your work finished, use an electronic calendar or don’t spend so long on your journal. Most importantly, be real with yourself. At the end of the day, you know yourself best, and you know what you need to do.

Good luck on your studyblr journeys lovelies, hope this helped!

xx

sooo basically my stationery-loving nerd ass has a tendency to over-buy when ordering, and so i have a few bits and bobs that I don’t really use??? I’ve been hoping to do a giveaway of some sort for a really long time, so i’m hoping to use this as a tester and maybe do another bigger one if it goes well !!

items in the giveaway:

cloud-shaped correction tape

two sets of page markers (blue + grey/beige)

three black-ink cactus pens

two marble-pattern washi tapes (one white, one black)

a set of small plant-patterned envelopes

although I initially ordered them for myself, I’ll just clarify that all items are unused and are in the condition that they were when I first received them.

how to enter:

reblog this post (likes won’t be included)

be following me (x)

thats ………………. literally it 

if you enter, please make sure that you’re either over 18 years old or have parents’ permission to give me your address (so that I can post it to you)

if all goes well and 10+ people enter, I’ll be ending the giveaway on tuesday 1st may 2018 and posting it asap once a winner is chosen w a random generator. the giveaway is open worldwide, but if you live outside of the UK, just be aware that I’m not sure how long shipping will take!

thank you !!!!

↳ ravenclaw + autumn

If you go to school/uni and have friends, this post is for you. Here are seven tips to help you balance school and social life. Read on.

Use social events as alarm clocks or deadlines for you to finish your homework, or any school work. If you’re going out with friends on a certain time, do everything you have to do before that certain time.

Know when you can actually do what you have to do. Don’t force yourself to finish everything because that can lead to frustrations that will mess up your work, leading to more work, which is counterproductive.

Use social events as rewards. It could be after you’ve finished exams, or if you have reached a goal. This is what me and my friends do. Even the simple act of getting ice cream after exams is a gift when done with friends.

Never go out a week before any exam. Dedicate that time to studying and reviewing. Nuh-uh. Gotta stay firm on this. You’ll thank yourself.

Use social events as a challenge to yourself. This is something I made up. I study before going out, and make flashcards or type questions. When I arrive home, I question/test myself. If I got at least 80% of the questions right, I reward myself. The reward depends on my current mood, really, but I usually reward myself with reading a certain number of pages of a book (not academic books, please, I need a break).

Make flashcards. You can review these flashcards even when going out. Just don’t overdo it. Your friends might think it’s inconsiderate. I mean, hey, you came there to have fun, put down those flashcards and actually have fun and relax. You had your time, and you’ll have more time for that later. Tip: don’t go out unless you’re done or unless you still have a lot of time on your hands. Be honest to yourself.

Commence a group study! For people who study better with people (not me), this is a great way to bond with your friends and your lessons. You can ask your friends about something you don’t understand. And, come on, if you’re with your friends, something fun/crazy is bound to happen. Just be careful not to procrastinate.