cup of jasmine

about me:

- freshman

- english major with the intent to pursue law

I completed my quiz and homework early so I am all set to go see The Odyssey on Friday. I also did some research into the university I want to transfer into and found that I actually have guaranteed acceptance at a reduced tuition rate if I maintain a 3.00 GPA. So that was really exciting. Other than that, I did write today and yesterday. Admittedly I am writing nonsense rather than my novel, but it has reignited my love for storytelling, so this seems like a net positive.

Full transparency—no studying was done today. My other assignments aren’t due until next Tuesday so I decided to take a tiny mental break and focus on reading.

I’m currently reading The Starving Saints by Caitlin Starling and It by Stephen King. I really thought I’d be able to finish It in a week, but we’re nearing week three and I’m only 30% through the novel. I just finished The Starving Saints today, however, and it was delightful. I believe this is Caitlin Starling’s debut and I was immediately hooked by concept alone. I highly suggest reading if you enjoy sapphics, medieval plots, strange entities and cannibalism. My next read is going to be Virginia Robert’s Giuffre’s memoir Nobody’s Girl. I’m not the biggest memoir reader, the last one I read was I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jeanette McCurdy. I’d like to be more rounded reader, so I’m exploring more genres like science fiction, horror, and nonfiction reads.

I’m so excited for fall semester to start. I know it’ll probably be more difficult to manage but it’s exciting being a student again. I really like my school and I’m going to be sad and exciting when I eventually transfer to my four-year university from community college. Also, my student ID comes soon so I can start visiting campus more.

I made a new goal that for the rest of year, I want to try and write (creatively) every single day, even if it’s not working on my novel. Eventually, it would really cool to start submitting to literary magazines. I’m not sure where this is going to fit into my schedule but I’m sure I can find the time somehow, even if I have to sacrifice some sleep.

I was able to finish my last assignment that is due this week despite baby boy's meltdown today. I've decided reading my textbook to him is mutually beneficial since he likes to listen to me read and I get to study.

I got a notification that I received both a grant and a scholarship for fall school year which means I do not have to take loans for my classes.