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adventuresofamodernscholar · 5 years

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**Disclosure** I wrote this entire post in order to avoid making my presentation for a conference…and forgot to finish it until about 18 months later. So everything that refers to “this week” or “in a few days” happened over a year ago. I am the world’s worst procrastinator.

Phew! I am exhausted!

A few weeks ago I decided to quit my day job, so I have been nothing more than a full time graduate student for the past month or so. While I am looking for another (less stressful) job, my days have been pretty unstructured and open; somehow I cannot remember having had a minute of free time this month, though, so maybe I haven’t been as free as I seem to think…. hmm.

Anyway, a big chunk of my time this month has been dedicated to working on building my CV in preparation for applying to PhD programs next summer. I have been studying for my GRE exams, submitting papers and abstracts for publication and conferences, and, of course, I have been working hard on my schoolwork and preparing presentations for conferences for which I have already been accepted.

A few weeks ago I had an opportunity to present virtually at a conference in India, but this past weekend I had my first in-person presentation at an academic conference; it was simultaneously the most exciting and most terrifying moment in my academic career so far. I was so nervous, especially since I had no idea what to expect, what to wear, or how I would be able to afford to go! I spent an unreasonable amount of time delving through obscure sites trying to find some solid information about these conferences, so I wanted to create a helpful post for other young academics with the same questions that I had. I hope this is helpful!

What to Wear

For some reason, this was one of the most stressful parts of my preparations; I had no idea what to wear to an academic conference! I tried searching a variety of websites geared towards academics, but there is almost nothing out there on the subject. Even my trusty friend, Pinterest, had an overwhelmingly diverse array of results for “academic conference outfits” (although there are some cute ideas, hence the link). I did find one very useful piece of advice, though, in the bowels of an internet Q&A page: “don’t be the jerk who shows up in a full suit”.

Considering the fact that I was thinking about splurging on a new suit for this conference, I was beyond grateful for this piece of advice.

Eventually, I settled on a crisp new cardigan, black slacks, and a nice blouse, and I would certainly say that I fit in with what everyone else was wearing. I was actually surprised to see that I was among the better-dressed attendees.

While at this point I can only speak for my experience at one conference, I can recommend something similar for other first-time conference presenters. You want to look nice and professional, but there is no need to go out and buy a full suit. However, despite the fact that I did see several people wearing more casual outfits, I would not recommend going the t-shirt and jeans route either. As a young academic, you have a lot to prove, and looking professional (but not like you are trying too hard) will really help you to look and feel confident and competent.

*update* as a now-veteran conference attendee (I have attended about a dozen conferences in the past 18 months) I can attest that something business casual, like what I wore to my first conference is perfect. I have seen people wear jeans and a nice shirt to conferences, but I think that this is best left for days when you are simply an audience member, rather than a presenter.

How to Pay

A few weeks ago, when I made the decision to quit my job, I did a quick audit of how much I could expect to spend on the conferences to which I have been accepted (I have a total of 7 within a 9 month period), and I was shocked to see that between travel, hotels, and conference fees, I was looking at several thousands of dollars in expenses. The average academic conference costs about $300 to attend and, apart from the conference that I am attending this weekend in DC, I will need to travel for each conference, staying out of town and/or abroad for several days for each.

I reached out to one of my professors/mentors for advice, and boy am I glad that I did! While his first suggestion (asking the department for funding) was unsuccessful, his second suggestion (taking my request to the Dean of my school) resulted in a huge financial relief. While I will not be able to fully fund my conferences through my school, I will be able to receive significant financial assistance.

Before you begin attending conferences, find out if your program or school is willing and able to financially assist students who are planning to attend conferences. If not (or if you need more assistance than your school provides), you can also apply to a number of scholarships for graduate students, which you can put towards your conference expenses. One of my favorite resources is ScholarshipOwl, but there are plenty of free lists out there with some potentially really helpful scholarships.

What to Bring

Business Cards – If you do not have any yet, have some made ASAP! I did not remember to bring any with me to UF, and I instantly regretted this lapse when I began connecting with other speakers. You will meet so many interesting and important people in your field at these conferences, and you want to make sure that they can contact you (and you them) afterwards. *NOTE* make sure that you collect cards from the people you meet and EMAIL THEM ASAP. You may make some valuable connections and you want to reinforce them before you become just another card in their wallet.

Extra Copies of Your Presentation – I have been using Prezi lately for my presentations and, even though it is a beautiful presentation program, I tend to get very stressed out when it is time to present because, with my free account, I cannot put my presentations on a flashdrive. I am thinking that, as I begin attending more conferences, I may need to shell out and pay for the upgrade that will allow me to save a copy of my presentations separately from the website. All that is to say, if you are smarter than me, you should have multiple copies on hand of your presentation, just in case there is an issue. I recommend, at the very least, emailing yourself a copy and having a copy available on a flashdrive, in case either copy does not work. I also recommend printing several copies of your script (if you are using one), in case one gets lost, damaged, etc. Murphy’s Law.

A Buddy – If possible, it is great to have a buddy there with you when you present, especially if that person is in your field. Not only will their presence help with emotional support as you put yourself out there, but it is also helpful to have someone in the audience who you can rely on to ask a question during the Q&A session. Of course this is not always possible, and only really applies to your first experience to help you through your jitters. I had my boyfriend with me for my first conference and, though I luckily did not need him to fill an awkward silence after my presentation, it was such a comfort to have him there silently cheering me on. When you are putting yourself and your work out there to be judged, it helps to know that someone in the audience believes in you.

What to Expect

I honestly had no idea what to expect before my first conference. My imagination pictured any and every possible scenario, from a huge lecture hall filled with peers, to a tiny classroom with two other people in it. In reality, I found myself in a seminar room with about 20 audience members of various academic backgrounds; about half were PhD students, about a quarter were faculty, and the remainder were a mix of undergraduates and family/friends of presenters.

What really surprised me was the relaxed nature of the conference. There was a set schedule, but everything seemed to be very casual and nonchalant; no one was concerned when the projector issues interrupted the schedule, or when one presenter was late so the schedule had to be moved around. It definitely took the pressure off to realize that the people presenting and listening were just people who were there to learn and teach, without making a show of professional superiority.

How to Prepare

Whatever you do, do not be like me. As I am writing this post, I am supposed to be writing my presentation for my next conference (which is happening less than two days from now), and I am procrastinating like you would not believe. The funny thing is, just a few days ago I was crying and yelling in a hotel room, where I swore that I would never procrastinate again, especially for another presentation. I swear to you, I woke up the morning of my presentation without a finished script, without a finished visual presentation, and without having rehearsed at all. I woke at the crack of dawn to get to work, and finally printed my finalized script about 30 minutes before I needed to leave for the conference. DO NOT DO THIS! I thought that I would learn from my first experience, but I have made this mistake over and over again. While my presentations usually go over well, the stress and anxiety are simply not worth it.

Try to have your presentation 90% prepared a week before the conference. This gives you time to practice, edit, and ask for revisions from your professor(s). Have a prepared script that goes over your research in depth and allow your slideshow to guide your talk. In my experience most presenters read straight from their papers, so while presentation skills are important, it is okay to refer to your paper as needed.

What to Do While You are There

Conferences should be as much (if not more) about learning from others as it is about presenting your own research. I have learned more from attending panels, lectures, and exhibits at conferences than in my 22+ years of schooling. Make sure to go through the conference schedule and circle anything of interest and GO! You will have paid an arm and a leg to attend this conference, so get every learning opportunity that you can out of it.

As I mentioned before, you should also be using this opportunity to network like crazy. I missed many opportunities for this during my first few conferences, but eventually one of my professors instilled in me the importance of forming professional connections outside of my own university. I have met and learned from dozens of grad students, faculty, and researchers, and I have managed to create small opportunities for myself along the way (such as chairing MLA panels and award committees). I have even gotten to squeeze my research into a special edition of a competitive journal coming out in 2020 because I had an opportunity to chat with one of the publishers about my research. Network people!

Finally, take this opportunity to visit the hosting city beyond the conference center walls. I have seen more of the USA in the past 18 months than I had in my past 26 years, and it has been a blast! I took my dad with my to Colorado for the RMMLA conference and we had a week of adventures, I visited Vegas (somewhere I never thought I would go but ended up enjoying), and I got to road trip with my (now) fiance to Florida and visit a great-aunt who I had not seen in 20 years. The world is your oyster and there is more to learn at a conference than what panelists have to say.

*Note* at this point I have attended about a dozen conferences both in person and virtually.At this point I would say that everything in this post continues to hold true, but I welcome any suggestions for further advice!

How to Survive Your First Academic Conference **Disclosure** I wrote this entire post in order to avoid making my presentation for a conference...and forgot to finish it until about 18 months later.

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dirtydragonthoughts · 6 years

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Part 7 of this thing I’m not writing. >.> Part 1 is here.

It was an insane week.

First, November Ajax started throwing bad sectors in her main core. It turned out to be a bad relay that caused a cascade of hardware failures, which then started corrupting her data. After the bad memory and relays were replaced, Sy had to spend almost two days restoring the jaeger’s memory files and recompiling her whole system.

Plus, Sy had already been scheduled to do a full backup and defrag of Zeus Phantom’s systems. Normally that could wait, but Anchorage had a high-priority patch for all the Mark 5 and 6 jaegers that they wanted installed ASAP. So Sy had to find time to do that as well as fix up November Ajax’s issues.

It was exhausting trying to fit everything in. But no matter how tired he was, Sy made sure to spend time with Sun Streaker each night after he was done with his regular work. As far as LOCCENT was concerned, he was researching and mapping the jaeger’s AI so that they didn’t get any more surprises. And yeah, sure, he was doing that.

But the real reason he was spending his evenings in Sun Streaker’s conn-pod was just to talk to the jaeger.

He knew it was probably his imagination, but Sy thought he could hear Sun Streaker’s verbal AI become less mechanical and less robotic the more that Sy spoke to him. The longer he spent in the conn-pod, the less Sy found himself thinking of Sun Streaker as just a sophisticated AI and more like he was a person.

More like he was a friend.

While he worked, Sy quizzed Sun Streaker on the various fighting styles that he had been programmed with. Sun Streaker knew that the techniques and routines he used had been lifted from the brains of jaeger pilots, but as he talked with Sy he started using the Shatterdome’s internet to look up the history of the different styles.

“Not all of my fighting styles have histories that are available on the internet. Not all of these styles have names,” Sun Streaker said. “The techniques provided by Huo Shui are unnamed and I am unable to find information on them.”

“That’s because Ranger Huo was a straight-up street fighter. Look up mixed martial arts and you’ll find some of the moves he used,” Sy replied, his attention fixed on his laptop screen. He’d found another nest of logic trees in the jaeger’s AI that he was sure hadn’t been there earlier in the week. Sy jotted down some notes on the printed schematics.

“What fighting styles are you programmed with,” Sun Streaker said. A question mark appeared on the HUD at the front of the conn-pod. The jaeger’s verbal AI didn’t seem to be able to add the inflection for questions, so he used the screen to add punctuation. Sy thought it was a pretty creative solution, one that the jaeger had come up with himself.

Sy laughed and shook his head. “Humans aren’t programmed,” he said. “But I did a lot of boxing and taekwondo before I enrolled in the PPDC pilot training.”

There was a long pause while Sun Streaker looked up taekwondo on the internet, and Sy watched his laptop closely. Sometimes Sun Streaker’s algorithms modified themselves when he collected new information. Sure enough, Sy saw one of the algorithms shift, but he frowned when he realized it was modifying the tree that related to himself.

Sun Streaker had built several algorithms specific to people he encountered. Sy’s was the most extensive, which made sense because he was the person Sun Streaker interacted with most closely. Jack had his own tree, as did a handful of the techs who did the day-to-day maintenance on the jaeger. While Sun Streaker didn’t interact with them directly, he was able to recognize them on sight.

Before Sy could delve into why the information on taekwondo was being added to the algorithm Sun Streaker used to respond to him, the jaeger said, “Are you a jaeger pilot.” Another question mark appeared on the HUD.

Sy looked up at the HUD and sighed. “No. I was a pilot cadet. I failed out of the Ranger program, but they kept me on as a systems specialist.” He looked back down at his laptop and smiled. “And my JPO said I’d never get anywhere if I kept hacking. Shows what he knew!”

“What is a jaypo.” Question mark.

“It’s an acronym. J, P, O. Juvenile parole officer.” Sy watched as a whole new branch was added to the algorithm he’d labelled with his own name. “When I was thirteen I got two years for hacking into a travel agency’s website and stealing a bunch of credit card numbers. Just dumb kid shit; I wasn’t actually going to do anything with them.” He shrugged. “I got out in a year on good behaviour, and the website upgraded their security. So technically I did them a favour pointing out their system flaws,” he said with a grin.

The branch that had been growing as Sy spoke froze, and another branch appeared in the logic tree.

“Are you not a good fighter.” Question mark.

“What?” Sy asked, thrown off by the abrupt change in topic. Then he laughed. It figured that Sun Streaker would be more interested in the topic of fighting rather than whatever criminal activity Sy had gotten into fifteen years before. “No, I’m a great fighter. I won two middleweight boxing titles in Cleveland before coming to L.A. for the Ranger program.”

“Then why did you fail out of the Ranger program.” Question mark. “Good fighting skills are a major criteria for jaeger pilot selection.”

Sy slid down in his chair, watching the algorithm change before his eyes. “Yeah, but you also gotta work well with others. Turns out I’m not Drift-compatible with anyone.”

There was a pause. “Ranger cadets are not permitted into the program if their psych profiles indicate they will not be capable of Drifting.” Sun Streaker’s words sounded almost accusatory to Sy’s ears, but he knew that was just his imagination.

“That’s right, and on paper it looked like I would be just as capable as anyone else. But,” Sy shrugged. “Turns out I’m not. Couldn’t even get up to 40% calibration with anyone they paired me with. And that’s not nearly good enough. So... they let me go.”

There was a long pause, and Sy made some more notes on the printed schematics. When he looked back at his laptop, he noticed that the algorithm related to him had shifted again. As he frowned and tried to interpret the changes, Sun Streaker’s deep voice filled the conn-pod again.

“Maybe you just did not find the right co-pilot.”

There was no question mark on the screen.

Part 8 is here.

#working title is Solar Flare #pacific rim transformers mashup au #my writing

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uselessranting · 4 years

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4. hmm

“the books gave matilda a comforting message, you are not alone”

words stick to you like thorns if you have fallen in a thorn bush before

thats a bad metaphor but we make do

i was lonely as a kid and i still am to an extent , i just know how to deal with it now.

but god bless that beautiful summer afternoon in fourth grade when i came across charlie and the chocolate factory on HBO . willy wonka caught my eye (i still think hes attractive) and i did my part of the research to find out its based on a book. i begged ma to buy it ASAP .pure ecstasy surrounded me on the way back home from the bookstore, the book in my hands in a small brown packet. i had a friend

i didnt find pictures of willy wonka in the book much to my despair,but my pre pubescent self’s attraction to the chocolatier who DISTINCTLY remembered to put hat on lead me to something even more beautiful , the world of literature

sure i had read some ruskin bond for school, the blue umbrella, didnt like it when i read it for the first time but you cant really expect an eight year old to understand literature, so i consider charlie and the chocolate factory to be my first actual read and boy was i blown away by some 30 chapters and 200 pages

it was like magic, i was instantly drawn and hungry for more . roald dahl became my best friend and within a few months i had read his every book , his writing was absolutely delightful , the humor, the wit and the crispness in the choice of words .

at this point i had started appreciating even the short stories in the textbooks, course material didnt feel like course material anymore, i was actually enjoying it alot

i like words and i like details and i like perfection

when all three are combined they touch a part of my senses that makes me feel something nothing has ever had , to site an example ;

If I were a teacher I would cook up some real scorchers for the children of doting parents. "Your son Maximilian", I would write, "is a total wash-out. I hope you have a family business you can push him into when he leaves school because he sure as heck won't get a job anywhere else." Or if I were feeling lyrical that day, I might write, "It is a curious truth that grasshoppers have their hearing-organs in the sides of the abdomen. Your daughter Vanessa, judging by what she's learnt this term, has no hearing-organs at all."

I might even delve deeper into natural history and say, "The periodical cicada spends six years as a grub underground, and no more than six days days as a free creature of sunlight and air. Your son Wilfred has spent six years as a grub in this school and we are still waiting for him to emerge from the chrysalis." A particularly poisonous little girl might sting me into saying, "Fiona has the same glacial beauty as an iceberg, but unlike the iceberg she has absolutely nothing below the surface." - roald dahl, matilda

saki is another example, he knows alot of pretty looking words and is smart enough to string them into something witty , thats the art of writing

to put it into a nutshell, to get the crux of my ramble, i love books, i love how they smell ,how they feel, and most importantly, how they can transport me somewhere away from reality , away from the mess

i wish i could write the way i want to , for now i can only rhyme words and write shitty poetry

people throw around ‘books are your best friends’ way too much but i feel like not everyone can really tell how beautiful the bond between a person and an inanimate object can be

to all the books i have read, am reading, am about to read

i love you with all my heart and i wish i could go back in time and tell myself that im not alone , at the same time, this instant, i know ill never be because i k=have experienced the books are your best friends phrase in my own flesh and bones

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scinglives · 7 years

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so I’m drafting out a personal statement (would like it to be complete ASAP) & I’m nervous about showing people IRL because I’m just an anxious person. Would people mind reading it & give me feedback? (I am aware I repeat myself quite a lot, I’m useless!)

Nursing is a career that I have always wanted to explore, though at 18 when choosing university courses I did not feel as though I was mature enough or prepared. I want to develop a career in nursing as I have witnessed first hand the incredible work that nurses commit to, through various family members being ill and in hospital throughout the years. I have always wanted to have a career that directly helps people, and ensuring they have the best care possible.

I studied Criminology as a degree, delving in to importance of mental health care, which is something I would like to go in to further down the line. The degree gave me an understanding of how much damage the incorrect physical and psychological care can have on an individual. It also allowed me to mature and appreciate the work that may people already do within the public services to help those in need. Through my degree I also gained an understanding of the ethical guidelines surrounding people when conducting research, and the importance of everyone remaining anonymous if needed and their information remaining confidential. It also allowed me to gain an open attitude towards all ethnicities, race and gender, as well as their personal circumstances, making sure that no-one is discriminated against as they are all entitled to the same treatment.

I am a deeply compassionate and determined individual, that strives to make others comfortable and happy, as well as working hard to ensure that the job is done effectively. My key quality skills include multi tasking, and ensuring that everything is organised rather than chaotic, an organised and relaxed mindset helps during the difficult tasks. I work well as a team player, both in work and within my studies, sharing ideas and getting the best result possible. Within the nursing and medical profession, it is always important to think on your feet and be a good decision maker, although sometimes I may overthink things through to ensure they are correct, I am also good at making decisions on the spot when needed.

I volunteered with the British Heart Foundation, learning about the work that people do through their jobs and through volunteering to aid others, and also learnt about the various heart illnesses that many suffer from, once again striving me to have a career path that helps people in need.

As a teenager I was in the Guides, working with many charities and working within the community to help those in need. Also learning about medicine and first aid, which I have recently explored through my work and wanted to learn more about saving people.

I am currently volunteering with the local hospital radio, interacting with patients and family members to give them some comfort during this difficult time. Getting to know the patients and hopefully put a smile on their faces means a lot because in those difficult times they need someone to help them and make them feel as though they are not alone, and that they are comfortable.

The NHS is currently under a lot of a strain, as everyone knows, and although many may be deterred from furthering a career in this department, it thrives me to try and make a difference. When things are difficult and under strain, it is important to ensure that you as an individual can try to help make a difference.

Although I may not have a vast amount of experience directly related nursing and the medical profession, I have studied biology and physical/mental illnesses at great detail through A-Levels as well as my degree. I am a hard worker, proven through my Criminology degree, and would be determined to work hard throughout this course and hopefully become a valuable part of the medical profession.

#ooc #all help is welcome #i need people to be critical

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haleyfury · 4 years

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It goes without saying that there are many difficult things going on in the world right. I hope this post finds everyone safe and healthy. I am especially grateful right now for my little corner of the Internet and being able to escape into the world of books and fangirl things for a while.

I’ve talked about this on Instagram and Twitter, but it’s major life update time. As some of you know, I am a college senior. My school had just gotten back from spring break during the second week in March only to find out on that Tuesday, we would be going online until April 3rd. We had the option of staying on-campus or going home, but with all the uncertainty going on, I elected to go back home. I was bummed that I’d basically be home for a month during the last eight weeks of senior year, but felt it was important to me at home with my family, and nothing was going on on-campus. I was also disappointed that this meant that my last college formal had been postponed, but I looked forward to going back a month later.

A Tuesday later, my college decided to officially go online for the semester. To say the least, I was, and still am, devastated. Yes, I have so much to be thankful for right now, and so, so many people have it way worse than me right now. All of my friends and family and myself included are safe and healthy. But I can’t help but think about those senior rites of passages I will be missing and won’t have the opportunity to get back: attending my last formal with my best friends; opportunities to present on my media and communications capstone research; ceremonies celebrating me and my classmates’ hard work; having my last day in the office I’ve worked in as a student employee for three years; saying my official last goodbyes to my best friends and professors; and the one that is hurting me the most right now, getting to walk across that graduation stage with my diploma in hand. My school is trying to work on a solution for this one, and I am really hope that a deferred in-person graduation will one day occur for us.

In light of all this, while I am still doing school work as I have online classes through the first week of May, books and TV have been a even more present comfort in my life right. I tend to not go on book buying sprees as often as I’d like, but I bought 5 books for myself within the first week I was home (thinking of them as early graduation gifts).

Today, I’ll be sharing and discussing the books and TV I’ve been enjoying lately in hope that you might find some comfort in them too. I’ve definitely been spending way too much time on my phone- my only exception in doing so is when I am FaceTiming or texting my friends- so I want to try to delve into more reading and watching this week.

Books

ARCs/Upcoming Releases: What I Like About You by Marisa Kanter & We Are the Wildcats by Siobhan Vivian – If there’s one thing I really appreciate about social distancing (PSA, please practice it), it’s having the opportunity to catch up on all my review copies. What I Like About You (YA book blogger with a love for cupcakes and an online alias meets her online crush and best friend IRL) and We Are the Wildcats (girls’ field hockey team must deal with a very toxic coach and reunite as a team) were two of my most anticipated releases of the year and they did not disappoint at all. Reviews for both will (with an inspired recipe or two) will be coming in April!

Tweet Cute by Emma Lord – I now also have plenty of time to catch up on early 2020 releases that I missed; insert sigh here that I didn’t put more books on hold before the libraries closed- I’ll read you soon, Of Curses and Kisses & Anna K . My weekend read was Emma Lord’s Tweet Cute, which I am still utterly obsessed with! It was such a fantastic romance and I basically want to make 50 blog posts with recipes inspired by the book.

House of Earth and Blood (Crescent City #1) by Sarah J. Maas – I posted my 1700 word review last week- yes, I have a lot to say and yes, I had even more to say, but wanted to refrain from spoilers. I highly recommend checking this one out if you’re craving fantasy or want a long, but addicting read to keep you company.

Christina Lauren Books – Roomies, The Honey Don’t List & Josh and Hazel’s Guide to Not Dating– Contemporary romance is the name of my stay-at-home reading game, so my book shopping spree had to reflect that. I’ve suddenly found myself on a Christina Lauren binge! I read Roomies last weekend (review coming later this week) and I bought copies of The Honey Don’t List and Josh and Hazel’s Guide to Not Dating, I chose these two because I want to read them ASAP, not knowing when the library will be re-opening, and this is such a crucial time to be supporting bookstores and authors, especially those who have spring releases.

You S1 & S2 (Netflix) – It’s dark, it’s messy, it’s ruined my dream of falling in love with a guy in a bookstore, but it’s good. Everyone has been telling me to watch You for a while and I’ve been really enjoying it. I definitely want to check out the book- You by Caroline Kepnes- that inspired it soon.

Schitt’s Creek S6 (PopTV) – If there’s a time to get into Schitt’s Creek, it’s NOW. Seasons 1-5 are available on Netflix, with the sixth season currently on air and the series finale set for April 7th.

Family Karma (Bravo) – Reality TV is one of my favorite forms of escapism- also, here’s your 1000th PSA to also watch Love is Blind on Netflix- and me and one of my best friends are addicted to this one follow young adults who have been raised and live in Florida’s Indian community.

Julia Tries Everything S2 (Delish/YouTube)- I’m obsessed with anything and everything Delish, but Julia Tries Everything series is my favorite. Her recent Red Robin video made me immediately crave a burger and onion rings.

Say Yes to the Dress America and SYTTTD Atlanta (TLC)- Say Yes to the Dress America just wrapped up, and the latest season of Say Yes to the Dress Atlanta just premiered this weekend! This new season will also be featuring bridesmaid dress shopping.

What books and television have you been turning to lately? Any recommendations for me? How are you? How you are practicing self-care? Share in the comments!

What I’ve Been Fangirling Over Lately: Life Update, Books, & TV Recs It goes without saying that there are many difficult things going on in the world right. I hope this post finds everyone safe and healthy.

#Books #Life Update #TV #What I’ve Been Fangirling Over Lately

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