#trixstudies

24.9.20 // self care

Today was tough, mostly bc I wasn't feeling well. I worked in batches, attended the compulsory zoom lecture, and went easy on myself for the rest of the arvo. My lecturer was talking about the importance of selfcare and finding something you delight in and making time for it in the 24 hours after an event/conversation/task that made you think 'that was hard'.

Sometimes therapy is hard work. Here's my selfcare gelato and novel.

So... after appearing out of the blue, and then disappearing again, and then making several alterations... I am now a studyblr! 

Completely new, and unsure how to do a lot of things, so bear with me as I break a lot of tumblr ettiquete rules, and feel free to tell me when I do (When do I reblog vs. reply underneath a post? Why does my header keep resizing? The list goes on...).

ANYWAY.... I’m Trixie! Half-way between year 1 and 2 of a 3 year Masters (it got confusing when I tried to take a gap year and then COVID came...) 

About me...

I love writing and always have several projects on the go

I love reading (esp. classic lit) and will probably rave about it a lot

I did science and health care in my past life

I’m learning Koine (ancient) Greek... and I honestly find it really hard. Soon I will be learning Hebrew too! Eek. 

I like running, but have had a few health issues lately, so I’m trying to begin a strength routine... let’s see how it goes.

Goals for this blog

Stay inspired! I’m currently studying Greek self-paced, and sometimes it requires a lot of motivation...

Feel like I’m not in this alone! Online classes mean study has been a bit lonely lately

Find the beauty in the everyday... everyone makes their study sessions look so pretty/fun, and I’d like to try too!

Lastly... (QUESTIONS!)

Which tags should I use? Do people use tumblr on their phones only or other devices? Can I tag my own content with the same tag I used for tracking? Should I track? How important is having my own theme? What does it all mean haha? I read a few intro to studyblr-ing posts, but I’m still a bit confused... My tags at the moment are a hesitant experiment (basically I tried to copy everyone else...)

Realising lately that I need to congratulate myself more! Ie. This was hard, but you tried, and now take a minute to celebrate. It's so important. Tomorrow I've got an appointment I'm anxious about, but I'm choosing to see it as an opportunity to be courageous and to grow. Plus... I'm going going to celebrate with gelato afterwards haha.

PS> I disappeared bc I had two weeks of vacation, in which I intentionally tried to do zero study, to make sure I rested :)

30.9.20 & 1.10.20

Slowly getting back on my feet after being sick. It’s crazy how when you’re feeling unwell the slightest things is just o v e r w h e l m i n g but once you’re back on your feet everything is so much more manageable. I’ve been taking my time and going slow. Did an hour on notes yesterday and then read a book for class while walking near the sand dunes. 

Today was errand day and then I took myself on a spiritual retreat [aka me, my iced coffee, a river, my bible, journal and a picnic rug] and I finished the book in the afternoon. I’m going away for a few days tomorrow to visit some friends. Can’t wait for a change of scenery!  

My lecturer said something that I’ve found really helpful: If you do something/have a conversation/have something happen to you, which makes you think ‘ooh that was hard’ within the next 24 hours make sure you intentionally do something which brings you joy. 

She called it: keeping a short account with yourself (in order to avoid burn out).

28.9.20

I've been unwell the past week, but finally beginning to feel back to normal - yay! Had a relaxing day and finished Cry, the Beloved Country. Would definitely recommend. I was expecting it to be heavy/issue-y but it was moving and beautiful. Also enjoyed Staged with David Tennant & Michael Sheen.