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But if you push a bit harder and do it for a bit longer, studying + the studyblr and studygram communities... make me feel empowered. And clear my head of the overwhelming feeling cause I had so many study things to do (and still do - but I'm chipping away at it now, slowly!) ^.^ 

Friday 23 March 2018

Hey guys! I’ve been a little MIA recently but I’m still here, smashing through med school!

I just started week 5 of year 2 of medical school yesterday, and things have been a little hectic and overwhelming recently, so I’ve fallen behind a bit but not to fear because these next 3 days I’m going to put my best effort into studying and hopefully I can get back on track!

We’ve so far learnt some haematology and now we’re doing some immunology, which I find really interesting but it’s also very dense and complicated!

Saturday 16/12/17

When I opened the email of my exam results yesterday, I didn’t do as well as I thought I might have, and, of course, I was upset.

After a day of thinking about it and my initial dejection, I’ve come to realise that it’s been an especially hard year for me with many obstacles, but I’ve faced them head-on and made it to the end of this year’s journey.

I did well and although I’m not top, it doesn’t matter. All that matters is that I’ve worked hard, passed, joined basketball, made friends and had fun with them.

I know while you’re in high school or university/college it can seem like study is the only thing that’s important and what defines you, but it’s not. As long as you pass, it’s important that you know you’ve tried your best while having fun and enjoying yourself because the memories you can make with your friends now will last forever.

As one of my best friends who I met and got to know better this year put it, “don’t be too hard on yourself” and “I’m just glad I can spend second year with you”.

So join a sport (you don’t have to be good at it or have played it before, there’s heaps of social teams!), pick up a new hobby or revisit an old one (like magic tricks for me!), go out with your friends and enjoy yourself. Let what you want define you.

If you fail or don’t do as well as you expected, know that you tried and you’ve learnt something from it. This year, I learnt the tenacity to get through any obstacle, I learnt that it’s okay to fail, I learnt that study isn’t the only thing in life and I am allowed to have fun, I learnt that you don’t have to be the best to have fun, I learnt that it’s okay to not be the best and you can always work towards being better at anything, I learnt the study techniques that didn’t work for me personally and new study techniques, and I learnt how to be a better friend.

I learnt that it’s okay to be despondent about not doing well at something as long as you pick yourself up and start again, the next time even wiser.

Friday 23 March 2018, 2:45pm

I just completely finished my first typed notes for a lecture this year!!! (On immunodeficiency and immunosuppression, and their sequelae.) And I’m really happy with how it turned out and that I got through it! :) I’m certainly feeling less stressed and better about year 2 med now. 

I’ve changed from writing notes out by hand (which wasn’t working that well for me, especially since it took so much time which put so much stress on me last year :( ) to typing them and hopefully it continues to go well! 

@geneplans, @delstudiess and @qjstudies tagged me (in 3 very similar ones so I’ll just do them together) - thank you!! :D 

Rules: Answer 30 questions and tag some other blogs to get to know them better

Nickname: I get Gen a lot, but my friend started calling me Vivi this year and I think it’s pretty cute :) 

Gender: Female

Star Sign: Sagittarius

Height: 163cm

Time: 8:45AM

Birthday: 1 December 

Favourite Bands: Owl City, 

Favourite Solo Artists: Ariana Grande, Adam Young

Song Stuck In My Head: Madness by muse

Last Movie Watched: The King’s Speech, it was on TV the other night. Excellent movie. Would recommend 100%. 

Last Show Watched: Doctor Who (Season 2, Episode 14: Doomsday)

When did I create my blog: December 2015

What do I post: Study content. I post more original content during semester but more recently it’s been mostly reblogs of other’s notes, bujos, motivational quotes, study masterposts and anything else study related. 

Last Thing I Googled: “work your hardest dream your biggest be your greatest”. I was looking for that quote - it’s my phone background! 

Do you have any other blogs: I have a private blog where I gather posts that I’d like to look back on (e.g. quotes that inspire me, bujo ideas that I’d like to try, note taking ideas, pretty notes etc.) 

Do you get asks: Sometimes, but I’d definitely love more! 

Why did you choose your url: I did high school in Sydney and I created this blog as a studyblr - hence @asydneysiderstudyer .

Following Blogs: 3,866 (I know, wow? I never thought it’d be so much but they’re mainly other studyblrs to give me heaps of different types of study inspo!) 

Followers: 413

Favourite Colours: turquoise and aqua 

Average hours of sleep: 9-10, sometimes more... (I’m a light sleeper who gets woken up or even roused-but-still-asleep easily so I need a lot of sleep)

Lucky Number: hmmm don’t really have one... maybe 4? 7? 17? 

Instruments: Violin, piano (but I’m not very good! Yet :) )

What am I wearing: a light blue and brown t-shirt and navy shorts - it’s summer in Australia and has been quite hot recently.

How many blankets do I sleep with: Just a doona... so I guess one. (But it usually ends up on the floor during summer!) 

Dream Job: doctor and medical researcher - in something like neurology, genetics, haematology.... not quite sure yet

Dream Trip: All around Europe - including Iceland, Scotland, England, France, Belgium, Hungary and many many more places! :D 

Favourite Food: Hmm I have a few but right now, I had warm toast with blueberry jam the other day and it is amazing. 

Nationality: Australian 

Favourite Song now: Probably some of the Murray Gold compositions for Doctor Who - e.g. Song of Captivity and Freedom, Vale Decem, I am the Doctor and the theme from Doomsday. Shoutout to @violinistbaka for making some awesome violin covers that I hope to be able to play one day! 

Thanks so much @patriotstudies for tagging me! :D

1ST RULE: tag 9 people you want to get to know better: @studydiaryofamedstudent @littlestudyblrblog @studyblr @lemonade-studies @study-until-you-make-it @geneplans @species-medstudent @dermatologyaspirations @lakeblue1 

And if I didn’t tag you and you want to do this go ahead!

2nd RULE: BOLD the statements that are true

APPEARANCE: · I am 5'7" or taller · I wear glasses · I have at least one tattoo ·I have at least one piercing ·I have blonde hair · I have brown eyes · I have short hair · My abs are at least somewhat defined · I have or have had braces

PERSONALITY: · I 💛 meeting new people · People tell me that I’m funny · Helping others with their problems is a big priority for me · I enjoy physical challenges · I enjoy mental challenges · I’m playfully rude with people I know well · I started saying something ironically and now I can’t stop saying it · There is something I would change about my personality.

ABILITY: · I can sing well · I can play an instrument · I can do over 30 pushups without stopping · I’m a fast runner · I can draw well · I have a good memory · I’m good at doing math in my head · I can hold my breath underwater for over a minute · I have beaten at least 2 people in arm 🤼 · I know how to cook at least 3 meals from scratch · I know how to throw a proper 🥊

HOBBIES: · I enjoy playing sports · I’m on a sports team at my school or somewhere else · I’m in an orchestra or choir at my school or somewhere else · I have learned a new song in the past week · I work out at least once a week· I’ve gone for runs at least once a week in the warmer months · I have drawn something in the past month · I enjoy writing · fandoms are my #1 passion  · I do or have done martial arts.

EXPERIENCES: · I have had my first 😘 · I have had alcohol · I have scored the winning goal in a sports game · I have 👀 an entire season of a 📺 show in one sitting · I have been at an overnight event · I have been in a 🚕 · I have been in the 🏥 or ER in the past year · I have beaten a 🎮 in one day · I have visited another country · I have been to one of my favourite band’s concerts

MY LIFE: · I have at least one person I consider a “best friend” · I live close to my school · My parents are still together · I have at least one sibling · I live in the United States · There is snow right now where I live · I have hung out with a friend in the past month · I have a 📱 · I have at least 15 CDs · I share my room with someone

RELATIONSHIPS: · I’m in a relationship · I have a crush on a celebrity · I have a crush on someone I know · I have been in at least 3 relationships · I have never been in a relationship · I have asked someone out or admitted my feelings to them · I get crushes easily · I had a crush on someone for over a year · I have been in a relationship for at least a year· I have had feelings for a friend

Tagged by @thefuturelawyer - thank you! I love tags! :D 

Rules: Answer 30 questions and tag 20 blogs you would like to get to know better.

Nicknames: Vivi

Gender: Female

Star Sign: Sagittarius

Height: 163cm

Time: 10:12am

Birthday: 1st December

Favourite Bands: I like songs from many bands, but the main ones (or the ones I’m listening to at the moment) are Owl City, Ariana Grande (not sure if she classifies as a band?), Green Day, Evanescence...

Favourite Solo Artist: Ariana Grande or Amy Lee 

Song Stuck in my Head: Santa Tell Me by Ariana Grande

Last Movie I Watched: Thor Ragnarok 

Last Show I Watched: Season 1 of Doctor Who (with Christopher Eccleston as The Doctor)

When Did I Create My Blog: December 2015

What do I Post: study notes, textbooks, stationery, study places, things related to medicine, reposts of other’s studyblr posts, masterposts that help others discover new study techniques and ideas etc....

Last Thing I Googled: Doctor Who seasons (it would probably be medicine related though if I wasn’t on holidays!)

Do I have Other Blogs: Yes, a private one for me to gather helpful study ideas/posts or posts about history or other interests. 

Do I get asks: Sometimes, but I’d love more!!! Ask away! :) 

Why did I choose my url:  Because I’m from Sydney, and this blog is a studyblr. 

Following Blogs: 3,370

Followers: 326

Favourite Colours: Emerald green, turquoise, aqua

Average Hours of Sleep: 9-10

Lucky Number: I don’t have a particular one, but probably 4 or 7... 

What am I wearing: A navy printed t-shirt with navy shorts

How many Blankets I Sleep with: One (which I usually end up kicking off anyway (it’s summer now). Australia is too hot for any more blankets!)

Dream Job: As a medical researcher and doctor, maybe in neurology

Dream Trip: Europe - to places that tell ancient history like Italy, Greece and Macedon; but also to places that interest me like France, UK, Iceland, Belgium and Hungary 

Favourite Food: Waffles with melted chocolate and fruit

Nationality: Australian

Favourite Song Now: Santa Tell Me by Ariana Grande

Monday 06/11/17 | Day 17/25 | 9 days till final exam + 2 days till OSCEs!

It’s 9:50am and I woke up at 9 (for once!) and it’s a slightly rainy day (which is my favourite if I don’t have to go out!) so hopefully I can smash through the remainder of the semester 2 notes and PBL points today!!!