this book website gives you the first page of a random book without the title or author so that you can read it with no preconceptions!!! great for discovering new recs
another reblog for future me 💕
I think I’m doing so good in Korean because I’m constantly watching things in Korean and exposing myself to the language.
1. K-pop
I’m such a big K-pop fan and it really helps my learning process. If I didn’t enjoy K-pop I don’t think Id be able to comprehend half of what I can today.
I watch a lot of “vlogs” from my favorite idols. (My fav to watch are LE SSERAFIM’s vlogs, they’re just really easy for me to understand and entertaining at the same time).
ATEEZ is always doing something and they’re my ult group so I’m just constantly watching them. Recently though I haven’t been watching their stuff so I have a lot to catch up on 😅
The music makes no sense to me because obviously song lyrics aren’t written in conversational everyday Korean so I don’t even really count that as listening comprehension. Every now and then I’ll catch a word I know and get shocked though 🙏
I used to watch V-lives or whatever they’re called now a lot but I can’t focus for that long anymore. (박성화 has the best lego lives)
2. K-Dramas
I don’t watch as many dramas as some people but I feel like they’ve definitely helped me get used to listening to Korean.
I try not to take any phrases or vocab from dramas because it’s a drama… and they’re dramatic 😭
I started watching Business Proposal like a month ago but I got distracted with exams and I stopped watching it with 2 episodes left… (SPOILERS: istg if 하리 and 태무 don’t stay together I’m giving up on everything)
3. Korean Cartoons
I LOVE Learn Korean with Jadoo. I barely understand any of it but it’s helped me a lot with understanding how certain grammar points are used and how certain words are used.
I also like watching Peppa Pig in Korean because the episodes are short and sweet and they’re relatively easy to understand.
I used to watch We Bare Bears in Korean but I watched like every episode they had on YouTube so now I’m rewatching in Spanish. (I genuinely love We Bare Bears, it’s always been the best cartoon out there)
4. Korean News
I like to read a lot of Korean news to help with pronunciation and reading comprehension. It also allows me to find some more specific vocabulary that I would use in describing what I do, what I like, and what I want to do in my future because I can find real stories that are specific to my interests.
5. ASMR
Soy ASMR and Seonghwas ASMR videos have been single-handedly holding my life up. Judy ASMR is also a really good creator. I like to watch like roleplay ASMR like “friend does your makeup for a party” or whatever because it exposes me to more casual vocabulary.
1. Classes
I do take Spanish classes at school so I get over and hour of Spanish immersion in while at school everyday. We mainly use Spanish in the classroom.
2. Spanish Documentaries
I’m a bit more advanced in Spanish than I am in Korean so I prefer to watch Documentaries as to cartoons.
Documentaries also interest me more than cartoons in some aspects like learning more about different latin cultures, hearing different accents and dialects, and learning about how other people live.
3. Cartoons
I only really watch We Bare Bears in Spanish because I just like the show, but sometimes Spanish feels like a chore to me or like I’m just learning it to pass a class at this point, so cartoons are a good way to just casually comprehend the language.
4. Spanish News
I found this really good Spanish news for kids website and it’s so incredibly helpful. I’m in the process of making a “Spanish Resources” blog post like I did with Korean so I’ll definitely link that there.
I read the articles out loud to help get more comfortable with speaking, reading and my pronunciation.
They also have a podcast that’s just like a read aloud of the article so after I read the article, I go and listen to the podcast.
The topics are really interesting, too. Like one of them was about this lady bringing her pet pig to the airport to help calm people down??? I wanna go pet a pig wdym????
6. Spanish music
There are no words in the English language to express how much I love Spanish music.
It’s literally just so beautiful.
In class we have broken down various songs, so I can understand music very easily unlike in Korean even if I have to think about the lyrics for a bit.
7. Spanish YouTube videos/ASMR
I watch a lot of “un día en mi vida” type videos and I love ASMR so I watch a lot of those. 🙏
Day 0 - 90 Day Challenge
My goals for today are going to be listed below! At the end of the day I will upload with what I have actually accomplished and an updated list for tomorrow!
🏋♀️ Physical Health
Take a 30+ Minute Walk Outside
Drink at least 4, 16oz bottles of water (1 with an electrolyte tablet)
🧠 Mental Health
Therapy Apppointment
Guided Journal AM + PM
❤️ Emotional Health
Write one daily journal entry/answer journal prompt
Read 10 pages of 101 Essays to Change the Way You Think
📚 Intellectual Health
Complete 1 Spanish Duolingo Lessons + 1 Japanese Busuu Lesson
Complete at least 2 homework assignments
🥳 Social Health
Zoom Call with Boyfriend
Phone call with Dad
🥰 Self Love/Care
AM + PM Skincare
Clean bathroom/Do laundry
That's my list of stuff for today <3 I might add an Adulting category for stuff like grocery shopping, meal cooking/prepping, and other adulting type tasks I have to complete, but idk yet. Some of these were goals I wrote earlier that I've already completed, but they are still goals for today that I wanted to add!
I'll update tonight on what I actually accomplished, in more detail!
til tonight, lovelies 🩷
Day 26: 90 Day Challenge 🎀
Yesterday (Monday) was my 21st birthday and I honestly actually did nothing. I ordered myself food, revieved flowers from my boyfriend, and stayed in bed all day. I didn't do any skincare, I was in sweatpants all day, and I actually cried for an hour in the morning because i typically don't like my birthday and tend to get emotional every year.
Not much to really talk about, so consider this my day 26 update.
I will update on today either tonight or tomorrow.
til next time lovelies 🩷
September 6, 2024 🎀
Here's my to-do list, affirmation, and gratitude list for today! Will update at the end of the day with what I accomplished 💕
back, bicep, and cardio workout (definitely optional today, if I'm tired and worn out maybe it's good to take a day)
pick up lab manual and earbuds from uni bookstore
pick up Ulta package from apartment front desk
collect remaining items from old house
study japanese 30+ minutes
complete remaining accounting homework problems
complete chem pre lab assignment
clean bathroom
put away clean laundry
meal prep for the week (?)
I am strong, beautiful, and entirely capable of achieving all my goals
my wonderfully patient, kind, and loving boyfriend
my dad + everything he does for me
having a job that I can make money + being able to pay my bills
good sleep in a comfortable bed
the ability to be in college and pursue my academic endeavors + enrich my education
today is going to be a good day. also, I am loving the photos I took and posted! they are my original photos, so please do not use them <3 slowly changing to a better, more authentic aesthetic <3 I apologize for my inconsistent updates, life has been crazy right now. working 40 hours a week on top of classes has been a lot, I'm not gonna lie. But I know what I'm capable of, and I'm excited to establish some routines and achieve my goals!
til next time lovelies 🩷
Daily Check In - September 27th, 2023 🎀
today was such an easy day for me, I am so glad that I’m taking yesterday thru Thursday for myself. I really need it.
🩷 What I Ate Today -
Breakfast - boiled chicken potstickers, shredded hash browns with ketchup, a cup of coffee
Dinner - spaghetti with meat marinara sauce and Parmesan cheese
Extra - 2 cups of coffee
not a heavy eating day for me as I haven’t had much of an appetite thanks to being sick. Might still snack on something tonight since there’s still time left in the day.
🩷 Personal Accomplishments -
Cleaned my bathroom a little bit
Did the dishes
cleaned the kitchen
Washed a load of laundry
Morning self care
morning guided journal entry
Rescheduled an appointment over the phone (I have severe phone call anxiety)
Reviewed Japanese goals for next month
🩷 Academic Achievements -
Passed chapter 8/9 Quiz for Nutrition class
Passed chapter 6 Quiz for Psychology class
Passed chapter 8 quiz for Cooking class
Duolingo/Busuu ~15 minutes
today was a pretty productive day despite the amount of time I’ve spent in my bed, I’m actually pretty proud of myself for doing so much despite this stupid cold I have.
🩷 Academic Goals for Tomorrow, Sept 28 -
Complete extended assignment for Psyc class
Complete lab report for anatomy lab
Complete assignment for personal finance class
Complete lifecycle chart assignment for nutrition class
Complete practical assignment for health and sport class
🩷 Personal Goals for Tomorrow, Sept 28 -
Work on drafts of content for RD Mentor #1’s instagram and send them to her
Clean bedroom/organize bedroom
Put away all clean laundry
Morning + Night guided journal
Morning + Night skincare
Therapy ? (Therapist might be doing a routine training so I’m not sure)
Study Japanese using apps (Anki, Duolingo, Busuu, Renshuu, etc) 15-30 minutes
Drink 1-2 liters of water
I’m going to definitely try to accomplish everything I have planned for tomorrow, I think it’ll make me feel better to get so much done. Most of my homework isn’t actually due until Sunday evening or Monday evening but I figure getting it done earlier will be better for when I get off work this weekend. I’m hoping to catch up and work ahead on stuff a little bit so that way I’m not struggling next weekend. I’m actually going to go see my boyfriend next weekend for about three full days, which I’m excited for because I haven’t seen him in person in three months. (Thank you 1000+ miles of distance haha)
that’s all for now!
til next time lovelies 🩷🤍
September Stuff 🎀
Hello lovelies <3 With the start of a new month having arrived, I thought I'd make a post about my goals, reminders, appointments, and just life overall for this month! Hopefully this will help keep me on track with what needs to be accomplished this month <3
- Academic -
Study for TEAS exam minimum of 20 days this month
Stay ahead of my online Intro to Business course
Rewrite and review class notes weekly
Attend all classes (Allowing myself 2 class abscnes IF necessary)
- Health -
Follow workout split + goals (minimum 3 days of exercise a week)
Get 7 to 9 hours of quality sleep a night
Consistently take necessary medications
Track nutrition and fitness progress
- Personal -
Study Japanese every day (Goal = 30/30) + attend italki lesson
Finish reading 2 books (1 non fiction, 1 fiction)
Consistent daily self care practices (journaling, skincare, haircare)
Establish a morning routine
Therapy (Reoccuring weekly) Friday, September 13th, 9am
Nails 💅, Friday, September 13th, 2pm
Italki Japanese Lesson, Friday, September 20th, 10am
Psych Doc Follow Up, Friday, September 20th, 1pm
cancel tattoo consultation
reschedule canceled doctors appointment
pick up prescription from pharmacy
budget both paychecks
grocery restock around the 13th
write financial aid appeal letter ASAP
sign up for TEAS exam website/app
continue to job search for a new job
don't neglect self care because mental and physical health is just as important as achieving all these goals
So, there's a little glimpse into my life this month. I plan to accomplish as much as possible while also taking care of myself because I know my limits and what I am truly capable of <3 I want to get back to my daily updates, which was also a motivator to set some goals for September, to give myself some guidance. So, expect to hear from me more often <3
til next time lovelies 🩷
Girlies, help!
I want to get my nails done soon since I'm on break from work and school and I can't decide what color!!! I'm torn between four colors, so help a girly out! I'm going for a coquette, feminine esque nail set but idk if I want light feminine, dark feminine, super girly. I just need to pick a color first! I will be getting some form of a design as well, but I need a color to stick with!! thank you <333
***short medium almond OR medium coffin shape
Day 2: 20 Day Challenge
Thursday was such a good day, and I don't know if Friday will be as well, but we shall see! I had a mini stress crying episode on Thursday due to some work/school stuff. But I got over it really quick and had a good day!
☀️ Morning Routine Non Negotiables
low impact youtube workout ✅️ (21min Move with Nicole Pilates video)
morning journaling routine ✅️
morning hygiene ✅️
⛅️ Daily Non Negotiables
study Spanish 10minutes minimum ✅️ (19min of study on Busuu)
read 10 pages of a book ✅️ (15pgs of Mindset by Carol Dweck)
get 3k to 5k steps ✅️ (3,543 steps)
⭐️ Night Routine Non Negotiables
night time guided journal ✅️
night time hygiene ✅️
set up for next day ✅️ (picked out workouts for Friday, but went to bed later then I wanted)
🌈 Rules
woke up at 5am but went to sleep at 11pm
drank ~65oz of water (I'm getting better!)
had 3 cups of coffee, the last one at 2pm (was stressed, wanted caffiene. will not do that today)
have no idea what my screen time was but it had to have been high, I was on screens a lot. and a lot if it was tiktok.
Thursday was a good day! Here's to finding balance and being productive <3
💕 Song of The Day: IVE - Heya
til next time lovelies 🩷
I’m sure you get this question a lot, but what are your best tips to starting your own tumblr self care diary ? 💕
This is actually the first time I've ever got asked this! I can think of a few tips that I kept in mind when I created this blog.
Be authentic. For me, I use this as a safe space to be myself without fear of judgment. And I find it helps me to be honest and open and true to who I am, as it's even helped me to become more confident in my actual life!
Be mindful of your online presence. It depends on the level of anonymity you want, but i try to be mindful of making my identity known. it's the anonymous aspect that's helped me feel more comfortable being my true self.
Be comfortable. Only post content that you are comfortable with sharing and that makes you happy. I have no problem using aestheic pinterest photos, and keeping a theme because it makes me happy and I feel comfortable posting my life with limited details.
Have fun with it! For me, my blog is a form of self expression and I love the way I've curated the aesthetics of my blog to match my interests. I tend to dress a little edgier in person, and I'm an aspiring gym girly, but I love makeup and shopping and kpop and anime. I'm a very multifaceted person and I enjoy sharing those bits of myself online.
Remember this is for you. Don't feel bad for not getting as many likes or reboots or comments because this is for you. When I decided to start my blog as it is now, I had 7 followers. But I didn't care because this was something for me. And now I have over 1200 followers, and im so grateful for this community. This is a safe space I helped create for myself, and I'm just so happy I made the decision to start posting. I appreciate everyone who interacts with my content and who supports and encourages me. It always makes my day, but I never forget that this blog is an extension of myself.
I hope this was helpful! Good luck on your self care diary journey, I wish you the absolute best, and I hope you have the most fun and enjoyment with creating that space for yourself. <3
I haven't posted challenge updates in a few days and it's because I've been preparing for the hotel with my boyfriend who will be here tomorrow. I am putting a pause on this challenge til January 2nd. I will resume updates then.
see you lovelies in the new year 🩷