[24.12.2018] Christmas eve đ
đ§ : Last Dance by Big Bang đĽ
Christmas eve and school reopens in about a week đŻ and that means rushing history homework to some BIGBANG hits :p

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[24.12.2018] Christmas eve đ
đ§ : Last Dance by Big Bang đĽ
Christmas eve and school reopens in about a week đŻ and that means rushing history homework to some BIGBANG hits :p

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[23.12.2018]
đ§ : Ringa Linga by Taeyang â
Pretty unproductive but it's getting better :p
bouta start posting again!! đŠđŞđťđŤđđ
[24-26.02.2018] Days 5-7 /100: Did some notes, homework, and got some chores (ironing my uniform) done but it's been pretty quiet but awfully draining but fingers crossed for a better tomorrow ? đ§: First - Niki and Gabi đ
âSo what? You had a bad semester. You gained some weight. So what? Youâre single again. You lost your job. So what? What now? You live. You try again. Thatâs what.â
â never give up (via cwote)
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10 small tips to improve your productivity
Who can resist reading another little post full of tips to help you get more work done? Here is a few things that I find useful when trying to get myself motivated.
Clear desk, clear mind - I like to organise things before I start working. If things are messy, I get a little preoccupied and procrastinate even more. My suggestion is clear your desk, sort everything youâll need to study and get on!
The two minute rule - If a task that needs to be done takes less than two minutes, just do it. My dad has often suggested that this is a great way to sort out your priorities and so far it has worked for me. Things like check my emails, cross off events from my planner, file something away donât take long but get you in the mood for productivity. As they say âobject in motion, stay in motionâ.
Break your time up - Schedule your study time and any breaks you need to take. This helps structure your day and acts as a motivation to get things done. Especially if you can reward yourself at the end!
Leave your phone alone - Like most people I use my phone constantly but when Iâm trying to work, it is best to leave it alone. Out of sight, out of mind. Try leaving it on silent and behind you so you arenât tempted to pick it up after every beep. Use your break times to check it.
Find your top three to five priorities - Seeing a long list of things to do is usually, for some people, kind of counterproductive. Figure out the main things that need to be done and work on those. If youâre able to complete those main things, youâll feel like youâve accomplished the days necessities and may even want to complete some more.
Try using a mindmap instead of a to do list - Apparently using a mindmap layout instead of a traditional list can help boost productivity. It is a little more funky way to see all your outstanding tasks and might not look as overwhelming as a super long list.
Wear headphones - You donât have to always listen to things but it can help block out any noise that can distract you. If youâre someone that likes some music, try songs with little or no words. This is a great playlist by Spotify.
Donât multitask - As much as you think you can do it, trying to multitask usually ends up in a confused mess and takes twice the time. Stick to one task at a time. If you think of something you need to do, write it down and do it later.
Change things up - Doing the same things in the same place can get boring. Make the effort every now and then to change where youâre studying or how youâre studying. This can include moving your studying from the desk to the kitchen table for a change of scenery, or making flash cards instead of annotating your notes. Studying with a family member or friends is a fun way to get some work done!
Be positive - Most people have times when they just donât want to study or anything, it is natural. However it is not worth sitting staring at your books in an unmotivated mood just waiting to feel inspired. If youâre not feeling it, do something else for a while. Come back to it a bit later and have another go. Usually walking away and coming back is all you need to feel more productive.
I hope these few tips are useful! These are the kind of things that work for me, so give them a shot and let me know if they help. Best of luck with your studies x
[23.02.2018] Day 4/100: Wasnât as productive but managed to force myself to finish a Chinese composition Iâd been putting off for almost 2 weeks and to write a word of the day for my notice board đ Hope for a more productive day tmr. đ¤đť
đ§: Heaven in Hiding - Halsey đť (That alliteration thoughđš)
[22.02.2018] Day 3/100: Did notes for Physics and Chem but definitely not as productive as yesterday. And I need to improve on my note-taking efficiency.
đ§: Sorry - Halseyđť
[21.02.2018] Day 2/100: Did Phy and History notes so I feel pretty good right now. Also attempted a few math problems and felt đđť after solving them. âş
đ§: Anywhere With You is Home - KHS, Alyson Stoner, Sam Tsui đ˝
Annotating and taking notes from literature is an essential skill for students. In todayâs super duper long post, I will attempt to answer the questions: âWhatâs the best method for taking notes from a novel?â and âWhat the heck am I supposed to write anyway?â  Letâs dive right in.
WHAT YOUâLL NEED
A copy of the book: Even if your school lets you borrow copies of the assigned novels, Iâd highly recommend buying your own cheap copy from Amazon. I love the freedom that comes with being able to mark up the text and margins as I wish. Plus, I usually enjoy all the novels we study, so itâs nice to have my own copy that I can read again and again. If you donât have the means to purchase your own copy though, use sticky notes and page flags to make notes while keeping your book clean.
A standard pencil or black pen: I use this for all of my original thoughtsâ questions, reactions, responses, analyses, etc.
Highlighters and/or colored pens: I use these to indicate important quotes and descriptions, themes, symbols, and other literary devices (more on those later). You can be general or very specific with your color-coding system, depending on how many colors you have. For example, you can mark all the symbols with one color and all the themes with another, or you can dedicate one color to tracking one specific, prominent symbol throughout the book. But donât go crazy with an entire rainbowâ try to limit yourself to 3-5 distinct colors max. When youâre pressed for time and frantically flipping back through your book, I can guarantee that youâre not going to be able to differentiate between Baby Pink and Cotton Candy Coral.
Page flags or sticky notes: As stated, these are essential if youâre not allowed to write in your book. I also use them to mark sections of text that are too large to be highlighted or underlined.
Index cards: Sometimes I need to make a note or response thatâs too long to be crammed into the margins. In these cases, Iâll take out an index card and write my thoughts there. Make sure to also write the page number and passage/paragraph youâre talking about so you can flip back to that section later.
A dictionary: Pretty self-explanatory. Chances are that youâre going to encounter some unknown words, especially if your novel is set in a different time period.
Your assignment: Always, always keep in mind the task at hand. Every teacher is different, and your teacher might need you to pick up on aspects of the novel that this guide wonât cover. Plan accordingly and adjust your technique to suit your unique end goals. Your note-taking needs will change depending on whether youâll be writing an essay, presenting a book report, participating in a class discussion, or doing something else entirely after youâve finished taking notes.
WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR
Plot: If youâre studying literature in high school or beyond, the focus is usually more on analysis and less on summary, so donât spend too much time trying to memorize all the itty bitty plot details. I usually draw a quick story mountain, scribble down what happened next to each part of the story, include page numbers for extremely important events, and call it a day. My notes on the plot are solely for refreshing my memory and helping me find sections of the book; I focus 90% of my attention on actually analyzing the literature using the other tips in this section.
Characters: My English teacher once told us, âThe first sentence about a character often tells you everything you need to know about him or her.â
Example: Hereâs the first time Atticus Finch is mentioned in To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee:
âWe were far too old to settle an argument with a fist fight, so we consulted Atticus. Our father said we were both right.â
Yes, Atticusâs character does continue to develop throughout the novel, but these two sentences really capture the essence of who he is. Heâs the calm voice of intelligence and reason, the opposite of physical violence. He is diplomatic and just, able to understand both sides of a conflict. His children call him by his first name, showing that he regards them as equals. These traits define him as a character, influence his actions for the rest of the book, and are all revealed in just the first two sentences.
Most of the time, you wonât even realize how meaningful or prophetic an introduction is until much later in the story. But if youâre looking for a characterâs important traits, his/her introductory sentence is a great place to start.
As the story progresses, identify the main charactersâ traits, how they change and grow, and the plot events that cause these changes.
Common ways for characters to develop include:
gaining/losing morality
coming of age
falling from grace
challenging the status quo
overcoming an obstacle
becoming empowered
discovering him/herself
And some common catalysts for those kinds of development are:
shouldering newfound responsibility
gaining/losing power, wealth, knowledge, abilities (i.e. superpowers)
being prematurely exposed to a great challenge
gaining/losing an influential person/thing
transitioning into a new place or new stage in life
Themes: Themes are the central, underlying ideas behind a piece of work. They are the messages the author wants you, the reader, to take away. To identify the themes, ask yourself, âWhat is the author trying to express about the human condition?â Topics that fall under the âhuman conditionâ umbrella include:
society
race, sex, and class
family
friendship
war/peace
good/evil
love
lust and temptation
power
wealth
freedom
justice
death
However, the words listed above are not themes. They are merely topics, aspects of humanity that authors frequently comment on, and any two authors can present the same topic completely differently. On the other hand, themes are complete statementsâ they cannot be expressed in a single word. In order for the topics above to become themes, they must be attached to some sort of insight into human life or experience.
Example 1:Â âTemptationâ is a topic.
âGiving into temptation often results in tragedyâ is a theme.
Example 2:Â âSocietal classâ is a topic.
âPeopleâs accomplishments define who they are, not their position in societyâ is a theme in Harry Potter.
âYou are who youâre born, and attempting to move between classes is futileâ is a theme in The Great Gatsby.
As you can see, this is a case where two novels take the same topic and turn it into two opposing themes.
As you read, track the development of themes and the events the author uses to convey them.
Symbolism: Simply put, symbols are things that represent other things. They function to add a profound, figurative layer of meaning above the literal one. Symbols could include objects, actions, colors, weather, seasons, you name it. Common symbols include (the things they frequently represent are in parentheses):
red (love, passion)
doves (peace)
fork in the road (decisions)
storms (turmoil, conflict)
seeds (hope, new life)
chains (repression, burden)
springtime (youth, rebirth)
nighttime (death, fear)
Of course, not all symbols are so obvious and clichĂŠ. Deciphering symbolism in literature often takes much more thought.
Examples: Mockingbirds in To Kill a Mockingbird symbolize innocent people.
The green light in The Great Gatsby symbolizes an unattainable dream.
Fire and ice imagery in Jane Eyre symbolize the struggle between passion and authority.
As you read your novel, identify the symbols, note when they occur, and reflect on the meaning they add to the story.
Diction & Syntax: Diction and syntax are closely related. Diction is the choice of words an author uses in a particular situation. Syntax is how the author arranges those words into sentences and paragraphs. Together, syntax and diction serve to add emphasis onto certain ideas and artistic effect. Choosing to use one word instead of another might add a nuance that changes the tone of the scene. Inverted word order may stress one particular word over another one.
Example: This is the first sentence of To Kill a Mockingbird (which, if you hadnât noticed by now, happens to be my favorite book):
âWhen he was nearly thirteen, my brother Jem got his arm badly broken at the elbow.â
Your diction and syntax alarm shouldâve started blaring as soon as you read that. Something sounds off, right? The phrase âgot his arm brokenâ is weird. If Jem fell from a tree or crashed his bike, wouldnât it say he âbroke his armâ? Why the use of passive voice? In this case, the way the sentence is phrased implies that Jemâs injury was no accidentâ something else, an outside force, broke his arm. Which, if youâve read the book, is exactly what happens. To astute readers, the climax of the novel is actually foreshadowed in the very first sentence. Thatâs the power of diction and syntax.
Identifying diction and syntax usage is tricky, but itâs especially difficult in plays, poems, and old books. After all, every Victorian novel sounds weird and every Shakespearean play is nearly incomprehensible to begin with. But if a sentence or passage sounds overly descriptive, stilted, or just plain awkward within the rest of the text, itâs probably worth making a note of the diction and/or syntax.
As you read, mark important uses of diction and syntax and identify what meanings or nuances they contribute.
THE NOTE-TAKING PROCESS
So youâve gathered your supplies, reviewed your assignment, and understood what you need to look out for while reading. Now to tie it all together, Iâm going to run through my entire process of taking notes from a novel, from start to finish.
Get through the exposition, where the main characters and setting are introduced (usually the first 1-2 chapters), before even picking up a pen. Trying to keep track of new names, new places, and a dozen language devices all at once is much too overwhelming. Familiarize yourself with the basics of the story, then go back to take notes on the first couple chapters.
Along the same lines, read and take notes in chunks. Donât read a sentence, put down your book, write a note, pick up your book, read a sentence, put down your book, write a note, pick up your book, read a sentence. Your attention will be constantly diverted and youâll interrupt the natural flow of reading. Try to take notes at the end of each scene, act, event, flashback, chapter, or other natural structural element. Itâll be easier to identify whatâs important when you have a bigger picture of things.
When itâs time to take notes, use the margins or an index card and your pencil/black pen to define any unfamiliar words, write questions you need clarification on, or note any kind of prediction, inference, reaction, etc. At this stage, nobody else has to see anything you write, so go nuts. Iâve doodled hearts next to Mr. Darcyâs name in my copy of Pride and Prejudice and Iâm not ashamed. Whatever helps you better understand the book and enjoy the reading process.
If you come across a significant passage, description, or quote, leave a page flag there. Jot down a short note about why itâs important, but donât worry too much about detailed analysis just yet.
Using your colored pens/highlighters and whatever color-coding system you chose earlier, mark up all the examples of character traits and development, themes, symbols, diction, syntax, figurative language, and any other devices your teacher may require you to find. Beside each, write something straight-forward and concise to explain the effect that device has on the story.
Any time you run out of room in the margins, grab an index card or sticky note and keep on groovinâ.
As stated earlier, adjust your note-taking to the requirements of your assignment. If you know youâll have to write an essay specifically about character development once you finish this book, perhaps you could draw a chart on a separate piece of paper that has columns for each of the charactersâ traits that you can fill in as they change.
Finally, once youâve finished the book, go back through your highlighting and page flags to pull out the information you need. If you followed this guide, you should have plenty of great examples to pick from. Use your margin notes and index cards to jumpstart your analysis and begin to put together your assignment or project in its final form.
And youâre finished!! *throws confetti*
Iâm not even sure if this explanation of my note-taking process made sense outside of my head, so if you need further clarification or more examples of anything I mentioned, donât hesitate to ask. And as always, this is just a summary of my personal technique, not a rock-hard set of rules. I highly encourage you to adjust and experiment. In fact, Iâm really interested in learning about other peopleâs study methods, so reach out to me if youâd like to share your unique note-taking system or fangirl about books together.
And lastly, if youâre still with me after such a long post, four for you, Glen Coco. Thanks so much for reading. If you have questions, feedback, or post requests, feel free to drop me an ask. To find the rest of my original posts, click here. :)Â
âSophia

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so this is my new studyblr to help keep progress Day 1: lessons were tiring but managed to get chem homework done at least
For everyone
1.     Stop spending so much money at the vending machine, it adds up to more than you think
2.     If youâre hungry, eat. Donât look around at other people, donât wait for them not to be looking, just eat.
3.     Donât hold your pee for that long, no one is talking about you for going to the bathroom, just go.
4.     Laugh when itâs funny, your laugh is beautiful and unique, let others hear it.
5.     Your mom is more than likely right, that person is being fake.
6.     Donât be afraid to reject a guy if you donât like him; think of yourself first.
7.     Donât think that your bothering others, unless they say it, donât think it.
8.     Your mind is your biggest prison, and I know that itâs hard to escape itâŚbut at least try. Fight to get out, donât let those thoughts and doubts overwhelm you.
9.     Youâre funny, someone finds you funny, and thatâs because you are.
10. Your voice is beautiful, speak and sing your heart out.
11. Your hair isnât ugly, donât be insecure of it.
12. Youâre not too skinny/fatâŚyouâre the way you are because itâs perfect just for you.
13. Eat all you want, stop starving your beautiful self.
14. People that matter careâŚpeople that donât matter donât.
15. When they ask you whatâs wrong, that means they careâŚsay something.
16. Donât hold it back, donât keep it in, donât tell yourself that youâll get over it, donât tell yourself that youâll be bothering others, donât tell yourself that nobody cares, SAY SOMETHING.
17. Crying is alright, no one thinks less of you for it.
18. Stop covering yourself so much, itâs unhealthy both mentally, emotionally, and physically.
19. Get out of your room more, even if you are depressed, staying in there wonât help you at all.
20. Take a moment to pause everything, everything, and just breathe⌠You made it.
21. At the end of the day, you worked hard, pat yourself on the shoulder, think about what you did well and the mistakes you wonât need to do again, then call it a day.
22. Say Iâm sorry
23. Forgive, but donât be so naĂŻve to let your heart get trampled on again.
24. If they hurt you once, okayâŚtwice, donât bring them back as if nothing happened.
25. Learn to go with your gut, believe me, sometimes itâs right.
26. Just because is five for $4 doesnât mean you should buy 20âŚbuy what you need.
27. Think about others before yourself, it helps lessen the anxiety too.
28. WriteâŚand if youâre not good at writing, paint. It doesnât need to be a masterpiece, it just needs to be youâŚ
29. Grades do not define you. Give your all to your grades, but if you still donât pass, itâs not your fault, itâs not YOU.
30. Mistakes happen, learn, but donât let them chain you up and drag you down. Itâs not YOU.
31. Sleep, just one hour more of sleep can change everything.
32. Take a warm shower, it helps.
33. Drink more water, itâll help with the headaches.
34. I love saying this â âLive until you laugh, laugh until it hurts, hurt until you cry, cry until you HealââŚplease, never hold it in.
35. What people say about you doesnât define you, what you say about yourself does.
36. Let it out, but donât let everyone know every single detail about your life, keep somethings private.
37. Call your mom, tell her you love her.
38. Listen to your grandmother, even when she starts to rant.
39. You canât please everyone because some people just donât want to be pleased, erase them from your life.
40. Pray. If you believe in God, even prayer helps you so much when youâre hurting, trust me.
41. Say thank you, even for another day of life that went terribly.
42. Donât procrastinate, even if you write one word/sentence a day since the assignment was givenâŚdo that.
43. Donât eat out all the time
44. Remember the good days when times go bad, appreciate the lessons learned when days are good.
45. You donât NEED to go to prom, you donât NEED to go to homecomings or parties, you wonât miss things if you donât.
46. Being an introvert isnât a curse, love yourself whether youâre outgoing or not.
47. They donât need to tell you that youâre beautiful for you to be beautiful, it was already a fact before they stated it.
48. You donât NEED a boyfriend, no matter how many of your friends or peers have one. Donât rush into a relationship just because youâre the odd one out.
49. Keep your virginity, and it you lose it, donât end your life or future because of it.
50. Love others freely. And yourself too.
51. Organize yourself, nothing sucks worse than getting a zero on a paper because you couldnât find it, not because you didnât do it.
52. Learn to let go if it hurts you, donât hang on to something/someone that brings you pain.
53. Keep in touch with teachers who were there for you.
54. Someone loves you, someone will miss you when youâre goneâŚremember that.
55. Youâre not a burden.
56. You worked hard.
57. Think of that future someone (God has) for you and smile.
58. If things donât go on as plan, donât be afraid to throw everything out the window and start all over againâŚbreathe, and do it.
59. Youâll survive without them, even if it hurts now, you already are.
60. Worry more about what you do than how you look. Character lasts, looks donât.
I saw something like this and wanted to do my own version for thisâŚ
I love you all
Hell is empty and all the devils are here.
William Shakespeare