#starstruckstudies

Hello hello! I haven't checked in for a while, but that's because I've been quite busy. Last I checked in with you, I was getting ready for my sail training up north. Well, I did my sail training earlier this week, and it was awesome!

Since then, I've done a bit of exploring before coming home. The museum up there is great! But I'm glad to be back. I've really missed everybody here while I was gone (especially my cats!)

I've tried my best to be productive since I got home, but its only been a day so I've mostly just played D&D. So much D&D. Three separate campaigns in two days, two of which I was DMing! It's great, but also quite tiring.

(i love those dice though man, I want them)

As for today, my plan is to get some college work done. I have a bit of a backlog to catch up on from my jaunt up north, so that's todays task. Its still pretty early morning, so I hope I can stick to that.

Question(s) of the day

April 16th - do you use a tote bag or a simple backpack?

I actually use a messenger bag! Mine is a black canvas one with a LOT of pockets, and I've used it for a few years now. It's very comfy, and does what I need it to do very well.

April 17th - do you celebrate Easter, Ramadan or any religious holiday this month?

Somewhat, yeah! Ostara is this month, as is Easter. Easter though, I'm not gonna lie, a big piece of the appeal is the half-price chocolate the week after...

April 18th - take it easy today. what’s your way of connecting with your soul?

Hmm. I definitely need to more, honestly, but the way I connect with myself varies. I have a lot of different ways of doing things, but my current favourite is journalling of a sort. I find it quite peaceful to be able to look back and see a snapshot of my past self, there on the page or the screen.

April 19th - do you feel steady and ready right now? vent, if you’d like.

Somewhat. I'm a little fragile, but I think I'm doing good otherwise. Hopefully I'll feel better as the day goes on.

April 20th - do you do rest days?

Yep! Sunday is my self-designated 'I don't have to do anything' day, mainly because the library is closed on Sundays. I sometimes do things on Sunday too though, just depends on how I feel.

April 21st - evening in the garage or morning in the park?

Mornings in the park! I used to wake up super early with my brother in the summer and go for a long walk to watch the sunrise. There was this one bench we always sat on that had a clear view out to the ocean... Anyways. Parks are nice!

April 22nd - what’s your current/future major?

Hmm. Great question. I'm still not super sure. I think maybe mental health nursing? It's one I've felt drawn to. I've considered a lot of options, though.

April 23rd - organise or improvise?

Didn't really do much again today! Played minecraft with my girlfriend, and made plans for the future.

We speak a lot about the future right now. I'm glad of it. It gives me hope that the future can be better than the present, and that there's something to look forward to there.

Question of the day

April 15th - scented candles: yes or no?

Guess who's back! Its me! Starstruck is back in the house for another round.

I was seriously ill with the cold last week - it doesn't sound bad, but I swear, it always takes me out for at least a week or two - so I'm mostly playing catch-up at the moment. I got about half my classes done (Biology beloved) so now I just need to do History and English. I have an essay due on Wednesday for History - slightly stressful when I haven't started yet, but there's no time like the present!

As for what else I've done today, I spent a lot of time with friends. It was really nice, actually. I got to know them a lot more, and even though we may have been 'wasting time' it was still fun.

Random Anecdote of the Day:

Sorry for my long absence, exam season sucks a lot >.<

But my last exam is in a few days, so I should be more active from here on out!

While I was gone, I became a year older, and felt like I aged a decade from exam stress. At least I got cake though. I do like chocolate cake...

Hello again! I've been surprisingly productive for the last week or so, and it's shown; I (mostly) finished my college course as of yesterday >.<

As for plans, I don't really have many. My first regular exams are next week, so I need to study for those obviously, but other than that I haven't got anything planned. The last little while has been... pretty stressful, and it probably will continue to be for most of next month, but at least it's my birthday next month. And eurovision! :D

anyways. Yeah, that's about it. Most of the last week has just been doing college work... and finishing up my rereading of the first book of LotR when I can.

Question(s) of the day

April 26th - spill. booklist for april! what did you read, what are you going to read? 

I read a few study-related books, but I've also been rereading LotR in my off time which has been fun. I'm planning to finish my rereading of LotR and then maybe reread the Abhorsen series by Garth Nix... there's new books in the series and I want to read them!

April 27th - sushi or pizza? 

I mean, I like both, but I prefer pizza since good vegetarian sushi is hard to find sometimes.

April 28th - are you sociable or reserved? 

I'd say I'm pretty reserved, but I do like spending time with my friends when I can.

April 29th - almost the end of the month… are you content with your achievements? 

To an extent, I guess.. I still feel like I could have done more. But that's ok. We learn and we grow.

April 30th - it’s the end of April. spend time with your friends or family, tell us how it went! 

Hello hello! Nice to see you. The last few days haven't been super productive, but they've been decently so. I did, in fact, get a decent chunk of my college work done, although I'm going to do more today probably. The course ends in a few days, so I need to make sure I got everything!

As for yesterday, I got dragged to my aunt's farm to do a late easter egg hunt. I found all my eggs and then proceeded to climb trees with my cousins for an hour and a half. Turns out trees are a very comfortable reading spot, even if you do end up covered in moss by the end of it.

But yeah! Today's plan is to go to the library once it opens and get more college work done. I think I have an appointment this afternoon as well, but I'm unsure.

Question(s) of the day

April 24th - did you know that it’s Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day today? 

I did not, but that's good to know!

April 25th - what’s your zodiac? do you take it seriously?

I've been more productive over the last few days, but I've not really done much in the way of studying.

I booked my boat tickets for my sail training trip, which was stressful but I'm glad its done.

I also picked up my meds from the pharmacy while I was out, and bought some cocoa powder because I used the last of it making cookies the night before.

I sorted out what I actually need to get done today. I have a proper list and everything. Hopefully I'll be more productive from here onwards! Exams are only a few weeks away after all.

Question(s) of the day

April 12th - describe that one vibe that you want to feel right now. romanticise the life.

I want to feel - well, somewhere between romantic academia and cottagecore, I think. Those kind of busy but relaxed nonetheless days with the people I love as the seasons change and the sun returns for the spring.

April 13th - do you keep track of vitamins in your diet?

Nope! I try to eat fruit plenty though.

April 14th - do you work out? spring might be the best season to start.

Been thoroughly unproductive the last few days so figured I'd just make one post instead of three and make it a little bigger to accommodate.

I spent a lot of time with my family and siblings the last few days. Its been nice, if a little stressful to be around so many people.

I went on a picnic with my family in the rain. It was nice, but the rain was a bit much so ended up hiding in a tree watching anime for a while to shelter from it.

I also found out when I'm going on my sail training day! It'll be about a week from now, and I get to go on my first trip alone to go to it. I'm really excited to go sailing again, it's been too long.

The rest of the time I haven't gotten much done, but those are the big events from the last few days. I'm really excited for my sailing trip, and I really hope I'll be able to keep everybody updated because it's going to be so much fun!

Question(s) of the day

April 9th - what’s your favorite flower?

I love lavender, roses, flowering currant, daffodils... anything with a nice floral scent to it honestly! In terms of the looks of the flower, I like tulips best though. 🌷

April 10th - spring… is more like peachy tea or iced raspberry latte?

I'm not really sure, since I haven't tried either! Personally, I think spring tastes like fresh leafy salads and floral lemonade. My favourite spring recipe I've made recently though has been fruit muffins!

April 11th - all-nighters or early asleep?