How would you describe the studio ghibli aesthetic/ghiblicore? How can I live like a ghibli protagonist? I just want my life to be a ghibli movie rip
Okay so as you all know since this post frickin exploded with notes, I love Ghibli and it’s helped me romanticize my life and get me through one of the worst bouts of depression I’ve ever dealt with. I’m gonna list some things that helped me:
Just romanticize the ever-living shit out of everything. Make everything a moment.
Go outside. Wander around without a goal in mind. Notice all of the little things, like how the sun looks through the leaves or how the rain hits the sidewalk. Find the beauty in that one flower, the way the grass is moving, the street art that someone made, etc.
Make fancy drinks. Take time to sit down with a mug of coffee or tea and really savor it. Slowly sip that iced-whatever. Make it a moment.
Clean. Clean your bedroom, do the laundry, wash the dishes, vacuum/sweep the floors. Listen to some music!
Buy some veggies. If you can, do so from a farmer’s market/farm stand. If not, the grocery store will do. Take some time to prepare them for later. I like to chop veggies and freeze them for winter soups!
Make a good meal. Like a seriously good meal. Plan it out, take the time and energy to really devote yourself to creating this meal. And take the time to fully enjoy it. I try to do this at least once a week!
Dress how you want to be. Screw sticking to your aesthetic, aesthetics and looks can change on a daily basis. Who do you want to be today?
Buy yourself some flowers.
Fancy teapots and teacups.
Take up a project. Sketching, painting, knitting, crocheting, quilting, embroidering, felting, etc.
Get really immersed in your studies, strive for passionate focus. If you aren’t in school - try this with a book!
I’ve been harvesting a lot of plants and drying/preserving the things from my garden and its such a mood. Especially when baskets are involved.
Replace your purse for a basket when applicable. It’s so nice!
Long car/bus rides. Try to make the best of them. Foster the attitude that they’re something great and you’re on your way to something amazing. This is lifesaving with commutes, as mentioned in this post (which probably put the idea in my mind that’s why I’m linking it!)
Ghibli is all about working hard, so bring that energy into your life. Make it fun, make it an adventure, make it something you actually want to do!
I really love romanticizing things like going to the grocery store or the post office. Sometimes things are as good as you make them, so why not make them good? Music can definitely help you get in the mood!
Speaking of music, these tracks are basically the soundtrack to my everyday, mundane life.
Do something spontaneous! Something you really want to do! Go on a trip, visit a friend, go for a walk, sit by a river, etc.
Allot yourself a morning or evening with nothing to do. Keep it technology free and do what makes your heart happy. Read a book, cuddle with a pet, doodle, clean.
Go and sit someplace. Either in nature or in public. Be wistful, thoughtful, content, happy, cheerful. Just be.
Make your life a fucking aesthetic. Make it what you want it to be. It won’t be perfect, but if it makes you happier then it’s worth it.
Do what makes your heart happy!!!
