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what’s in my pencil case?

*Note that the color changes each session/semester because I color code the classes. This session they are blue, green, red, and orange.

Lihit Lab Pencilcase

Paper Mate Flair Pens - 4 colors + black

Muji Gel Pens [0.5mm] - 4 colors + black

Zebramildliners - 4 colors

Pentel R.S.V.P Fine - black

Pencils - Paper Mate Sharp write HB #2 - Mirado Black Warrior HB #2

Pentel Hi-Polymer Eraser

2GB USB

Tombow Mono Correction Tape

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Whether you’re in theater or anything else that requires acting, you know that memorizing your lines is fundamental to a good performance. After all, how can you focus on playing your character if you’re worrying about what your next line is? I’ve taken theater for 4 years now and I have some solid tips that can help.

Highlight your lines. Pick one color for your words and another for your actions . You should do this as soon as you get your script.

Enter your lines into the Script Rehearser app. If your script is in PDF format you can simply upload the file. If not you will need to physically type in your lines. I personally only enter my cues and lines instead of entire scenes to save time. You can then set your character and play through the script which will automatically pause at each of your lines. This is great for running lines by yourself and I credit it as the number one reason I am always the first to have memorized their lines (which also gets me better roles)

Write out any monologues. Write each one until you no longer need to look at the script. For me this is usually 3 times. After each time, speak the monologue out loud for maximum retention.

Practice your lines out loud. It won't matter if your lines are memorized if you get on stage and speak so quiet no one can hear you.* Run your lines with a friend. Ask for feedback on voice, tone, andl ine deliverance as well as your overall attitude with your character. This feedback can be vital in helping you truly become your character and put on a stellar performance.

I hope these tips helped you guys and good luck on becoming your best actor! Never underestimate the importance of line memorization! Whether you perform live on a stage or film on a set, your director and fellow actors will undoubtedly appreciate the work you put in and you can focus all you energy into becoming your character. If you have any other tips feeel free to comment them!

September Study Challenge | Day 1 | Goals for the Month

Welp, honestly, the biggest one is not to lose my crap. I’ve got my school lessons, including programming, I’ll have Korean courses, I’ve gotta start my research work, and on top of that I’ve got a bunch of projects I wanna do for myself.

@studying-chan September Study Challenge // How do you take notes?

So I’m starting this nearly a week late. Here are the first six questions by studying-chan:

1. What are your goals for the month of September?

a) Pass my two current classes.

b) Study for the driving test.

c) Register for my next classes.

d) Start preparing for Nanowrimo, which means outlining my two novel ideas.

2. Introduce yourself/Reintroduce yourself.

Hi, I’m Briana. I’m 22 years old and studying Human Development and Family Studies. My slightly neglected tumblr is a studyblr and booklr. I have Major Depressive Disorder which does affect my studies, but I do my best. I only started classes last winter, so if you want to talk about being an online student or starting college later just message me :) 

3. How many notebooks do you have for this semester?

I used $1 composition journals for previous classes, but for my current two, I set up two files in Google Drive and have kept my notes digital. I might go back to journals for my next classes (especially for trigonometry).

4. What is in your pencil case?

Pens and highlighters, mostly PaperMate and Sharpie.

5. Do you have a favorite stationary brand?

No, I don’t.

6. What gets you hyped about Fall?

Omg. I wish I could go back and take intro to Philosophy again… it was an amazing experience. Plus I am so jello of your math class. I loved Calculus but I diddnt get to finish it. So I’m taking crappy maths.