#mandarin language

i dont have the money or the ability really to do classes, and spanish and japanese are really the only languages i could justify learning right now because yhe rest of my family is interested in spanish so we're seeing bout a family tutor, and japanese because of my boyfriend

他们好！I'm Birdie or 梦晓 !

I've been studying Mandarin on and off for about 7 years. I started learning in middle school and had the opportunity to visit China during an exchange program in my teen years, and I've been in love with it ever since. I want to be able to be proficient enough to study Chinese media and books.

I picked up Vietnamese after meeting my lovely partner, who is an immigrant from Vietnam. Her language and culture is deeply tied to her, and I want to be able to share that with her. Not to mention their family only speaks Vietnamese, and I want to be able to make a connection and relationship with them without constantly relying on my partner to translate lol.

I'll be uploading mostly my notes and any culture topics that interest me. I'm also a children's librarian, so I may post about that as well!

Pick a Card, Order Boba. What energy is immediately flowing your way? (next few weeks)

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Two of Wands

Over the next few weeks, you are going to be feeling increasingly satisfied and at ease with all parts of the world around you.

Like the figure on the cards holds the world in it's hand, you are enterring a place where you are confidently in your element. Expect to see things slot into place, giving you the chance to look at where you are now and seize your own destiny.

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8 of Swords Reversed

This card indicates the end of something unknown which has been troubling you.

Whether it's not knowing the results of something you care about deeply, or the fact that there's been a lingering anxiety you can't pinpoint, this signifies the end of it - showing your troubles lifting. Enjoy a sense of mental release as you are finally able to relax.

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The Devil Reversed

As a major arcana card, this signifies a huge pattern in your life. And with the devil reversed, you find that the patterns of blockages which have been troubling you finally begin to free up.

This card really signifies a major change. It means that any energy which you have been holding on to but which might not be working for you any more is now loosening up. This is about letting go of major attachments and seeing huge changes, so keep your mind and energy open.

Today I finally finished everything from last semester! I had the two last exams for my Chinese classes, and now I’m free! Well, not really lol. This semester I did a lot better than the one before, but there were still many areas where I could’ve improved. So, to keep track of my progress and motivate me, I decided to start this blog! If you’re also a studyblr account, I’d really love to be mutuals! 💚💛

My goals for the next semester:

📚 turn in all my homework!

📚 get the 75% scholarship

📚 pass HSK5

🫖 eat breakfast on at least 3/5 school days

🫖 drink more tea :)

🫖 drink two monsters per week maximum :(

🪴 waste less time on youtube

🪴 read at least 5 books

Osmanthus (mu xi or guai hua) is a very beautiful plant which is actually related to the olive and symbolises prosperity and fertility. Osmanthus was traditionally given to a bride on her wedding day.