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Three other pictures from the Florentine gem Biblioteca Marucelliana.

just wanted to put a little something together because we all get pooped at the end of a busy busy week 

i. face masks!!! after my skin routine at night, if i’m feeling like i need a little treat, i’ll whip out a cute little face mask to calm my skin as i read a book / scroll through social media / take a little nap on my bed. 

my favorite brands are mediheal (they have super cute line collabs), nature republic, and papa recipe (the honey mask smells AMAZING), but if you’re feeling a little bougie, go for the dr. jart rubber mask (hydration is my favorite) or the jayjun real water brightening black mask.

2. calming music  i love listening to lofi music or instrumentals - especially piano or cello. bonus is if it’s a kpop song cover. and when i mean listening to music, i seriously mean just finding a comfortable place to sit or lie and just be there, with the music of your choice. if you have a designated calming playlist, perfect! because that’s all you really need. youtube has great compilations (1, 2) and my favorite piano covers are created by funguypiano, doopiano, and smyang!

3. watch something

watch an episode of your favorite show, vlive, or some youtube (since i don’t watch tv anymore, i somehow always end up on vlive and then youtube afterwards). but don’t forget to set a time limit, maybe an hour max. remember, binge sessions will only add stress.

4. read a book  get in the zone for some peace and quiet. there’s not much to say except to find a place to chill and get some of that reading going. here’s my goodreads if anyone is interested!

5. take a walk  after dinner, walking around your neighborhood is a great way to digest. i like to take around thirty minutes without any electronics and stroll around. try not to listen to music. instead, listen to the world around you. enjoy the little things–the cicadas chirping, the laughter of kids, the wind blowing past–and just observe. 

6. exercise  as everyone knows, exercises releases endorphins. personally, i love running in nature so i get to embrace my surroundings and enjoy the view while i work out my body! remember to curate a playlist so you can always jam out whether your working out at the gym or outside. 

7. hang out with friends considering it’s the end of a long week, meeting up with friends over a meal or dinner is a lovely way to vent and get everything out. talking is a great way to destress, and when there is someone you trust listening, the entire process is extremely therapeutic. 

8. clean and declutter yes. do it. because cleaning and working is a destress mechanism even though it is more work. having a fresh room or work area will also freshen up and clear your mind. your environment reflects your inner thoughts, so tidying up your belongings will inspire you to refresh your mind for a new week!!!

9. create  this can mean anything including doodles, collages, printing pictures, scrap booking, or writing. similar to talking to a friend, having an outlet to brain dump all the jumbled thoughts has a cleansing effect. grab a blank notebook and get everything out in any form you prefer. (on another note, i’ve been meaning to try out morning pages. it seems super helpful for practicing mindfulness)

8.10.17

July 22, 2017 | 11:44 AM PDT

Looking at the cost of planners made me cry, so I’m back to bullet journaling.  I know it’s a bit early for August, but I’d rather not be stressed later on.  

I also added a bunch of Harry Potter character birthdays to my monthly spread because I’m such a hardcore Potterhead lol.  Although I’m always kicking myself over the fact that, of all the characters in the entire series, I share the same birthday with Dolores Umbridge (why, Jo, whyyy).

08.04.17

my new bujo + august spreads (✿◠‿◠)

I’m back from vacation! School starts next week and I am not ready at all, but I’m excited to use all my new school supplies, including my new bujo! I’m going to be a junior this year aaaah (also idk why the words are blurry, click on the pictures and they're clear)

*the art printout on my weekly spread is by Maxwell Tilse [tumblr post] and the one on my monthly spread is by Kelsey at amidstsilence.tumblr.com [check her blog out!]

my spread for 1/22/17 - 1/27/17. i think this turned out pretty good. also my cat, whispurr wanted to help me take photos of my bujo. he such a cutie. :D [+]