I saw a TikTok recently that really changed my view on education and learning. I forget the exact quote but it said something along the lines of “learn in good faith, and the grades will come”

So often I find myself obsessing over getting an A and not taking time to enjoy the fact that I am studying what middle school/high school me dreamed of. My younger self would hear about the things I am accomplishing and would be so excited. So that raises the question, if I picked these classes, why should my desire for a 4.0 outweigh letting myself enjoy the learning process and just doing the best I can? Good grades come to those who like and resonate with the material being taught. Maybe instead of focusing on memorization for some topics, emphasizing and spending time on relating the content and deepening my understanding is better. I've found that my chem lecture is so fascinating and just having the opportunity to learn more about the complexity of the world around us is so cool. While reaction rates can be boring, when thinking about it, catalysts have huge biological impacts in our body's daily functioning. Life simply would not be able to do what it does without these reactions. I am learning about details that relate to the reactions that allow me to have the energy to move. Learning becomes more valuable when you don't focus on the destination( a grade) but think about it as a journey.

Trying to romanticise being stuck in stormy Paris weather, at least a 15 minute walk away from my metro stop. No umbrella, but happy to have a hot drink and colourful book.

hi! i'm a filipino international student who'll be studying in central london this september. i'd love to connect & make friends with people before i arrive in the uk.

send me a dm if you wanna be buds :)

07.04.23

went out to a coffee shop to study with my friends. they have this delicious matcha latte that's just to die for! i didn't get much studying done, but at least i got to spend some time w my friends :)

Tips for playing catch up:

Make a list of the things you need to do along with an estimated time for each thing

Figure out how much time you have to catch up

Rank the things by importance. For example, a thesis statement for a research project is probably going to be more important than an hour long homework assignment.

Start on the long, important assignments and when you want to work on something different, pick a short thing to do. Take a break from that 8 page paper and go wash the dishes type deal. If you exhaust yourself on one thing, you won't get anything done.

Recognize that you most likely won't get everything you need to done. And be ok with that. Don't stress about it. Look at your list and ignore the least important things.

See if you can get an extension. Most times people are willing to help if you communicate!

Focus. This is buckle down time. It's hard and sucks but you can get through this I promise. It's ok to cry. We all cry.

Take plenty of breaks and don't panic. Focus on the important things. Just because something is lengthy doesn't mean it's more important.

You got this love!

Thank you June. Hello July~

My study table is finally taking shape & is ready for all the learning that will come this month! Also: can you guess who's my favourite artist? 🌻

“Educate yourself. When a question about a certain topic pops up, google it. Watch movies and documentaries. When something sparks your interest, read about it. Read read read. Study, learn, stimulate your brain. Don’t just rely on the school system, educate that beautiful mind of yours.”

— Unknown

Margaret Atwood, from The Blind Assassin

05.30.23

tonight, i'm studying abnormal psychology. a few years ago, while in college, i made a comprehensive table summary of the dsm-5. i've been using it to brush up on my knowledge and understanding of mental disorders ever since.

so, here's my messy, messy desk for tonight :) i also got my drawing tablet out bc i just finished doing a commission hehe :3

05.19.23

my roommates & i went to an art show for davao-based artists last friday. there were all these beautiful pieces from members of different art groups across davao city. super cool!

[FREE] Notion Template for WRITERS

hello hello, it's me again!

as you can read in the title, today I'm bringing you a FREE notion template where you can organize all your writing!

i've posted two of these before, however, I think this one is way better and more aesthetic. for now, I've picked the dark academia theme, but I'm thinking of bringing other versions of it such as cottage core, light academia, etc.

the real question is, what is inside the template?

main dashboard with a wide view of your novels, inspo, ideas, and resources you save to read later. also, there's a side column with your info and social media, where you can manage your follower count and see your growth!

novel management: a full menu with everything you need to write your novel (brainstorm, plot, synopsis, characters, scenes, world building and, of course, writing)

to-do list

playlist

gallery view of your characters

word count

snowflake method

character building template

let's see the template

(don't worry, you'll get the empty version)

get your template here!

05.15.23

writing my scholarship application essay at starbucks & then taking a stroll at a naked house. also, i'm wearing a green vest that's the same shade as my fav matcha latte 🫶🏽

I just can't get over how beautiful this library is....

I think that I’d live happily in a Vincent Van Gogh painting ♡

04.19.23

flying back to davao after a short trip to manila. i'm reading farah naz rishi's 'i hope you get this message.' :)

hello, friends!

last august 2022, i went to london for vacation and fell in love with the city. i'm excited to announce that i'm coming back this september to start my msc in psychology at the university of westminster.

i didn't think i'd be able to come back so soon, but i'm so grateful for this amazing opportunity. see you real soon, london! :)