two versions of my desk, before exams vs. during exams

12.03.24 | my new headphones arrived today! I’m so happy I have a headphone that works again, I’m gonna use tomorrow ate my gym to see if it works well, can’t wait

20.04

It's been difficult attending classes again, finding it easier to stay home and work on my assessments with upcoming deadlines, rather than working on them and discussing them with my tutor in the classroom. Public transport really eats up most of my day and I find my campus and classroom incredibly unmotivating and uninspiring to work and focus in (and it doesn't help that there is limited space to properly work on).

But today I was able to get out of the house and go to my fiance's university with him. Although I've only been a handful of times to his campus, it's always such a pleasure to visit and study there whenever I have the chance. If only my campus was surrounded by so much greenery like at this campus, rather than grey concrete, and have cosy study spaces like above. Maybe that would motivate me to attend my classes and inspire my landscape architecture designs.

1.29.23 // The classes I’m taking this semester are very philosophy based! I’m not very good at reading philosophy, so leave me any tips if you have some. I had a total Black girl problem- last night I totally set the fire alarm off blow drying my hair! I was so embarrassed! Everything is fine though, but the maintenance guys couldn’t believe my hair let off so much steam. Lol

Helsinki Central Library Oodi

09.09.22. | senior design build project

A couple updates since I’ve been so MIA. I’m graduating in Dec and start my job as an associate designer in October. Interning was fun but I’m glad I’m no longer getting paid intern wages

details from my last trip

Hey im considering studying architecture and i was wondering like how is it like? What is the admission like? Do i need a portfolio? Do i need to b very good at art?

Architecture degree can provide a good exposure to culture, design and spatial skills. Admission can be difficult depending on the country and knowledge-based required during enrollment.

It's an added advantage to have a portfolio. In some places, like India we give eligibility tests and interviews with a time exercise to enroll into the degree course. It's easier if basic skills in drawing is there though mostly the coursework is strenuous enough to give a good practice in drawing.

DIILF / dɪl'f / acronym

1. engineering majors: dead inventors i'd like to fuck

2. archaeology majors: dead inventors i'd like to find

3. chemistry majors: dead inventors i'd like to frighten

4. that ^ would also be the robotics club

5. reddit nerds: dead "inventors" i'd like to forget

new desk setup :D I still want to organise my pen stands and books but oh well

29.02.24 | my mom bought me this beautiful flowers 🥺 i love having flowers/plants around the house, it always makes me smile a little

24.03

Earlier today I attended an online seminar on the topic of healing landscapes and exploring the concept of the relationship between landscapes and wellbeing - answering questions such as how do aesthetics and emotion impact the cultural and environmental management of places and landscapes? If we heal landscapes, can we by extension, heal people? And what of the impact of climate change and disasters in relation to identity and belonging?

I'm really fascinated by this concept of having a symbiotic relationship between the built and natural environment, and consequently, between people and nature. So it was interesting to hear the perspectives of the speakers - one with a background in landscape architecture and one in the medical field - in understanding how they perceive the benefits of a relationship between people and nature, and how that can be converted into their practices.

On a different note, I've been staying home these past few days taking steps to recover from the flu. Doing something unrelated to my studies has made me realise how burnt out I am, which is embarrassing to say so early in the semester. But these assignments are very time and thought consuming - always thinking about them throughout the day on how can I better it, what can I add, etc. I have another assignment due this Sunday (for Design Studio this time) and I'm aiming to complete it by today so that I have the weekend to focus on my Theoretical Frameworks essay (due on Wednesday) and finding that balance between work and play that I desperately need.

01.27.23 // studio lottery wasn't very good. i got there late and missed the only two classes that i cared to hear about (that sucked). breakfast was nice though. though i wasn't that hungry. classes start monday. i got some reading in for my architectures of theory class. the moments before the semester starts always feel bittersweet.

29・01・2021

Long time no see! Well, I took some time for myself this month and now on next Monday there'll be an interview so I can finally get into my masters program. Also I've been thinking about opening an architecture office, let's see how it goes-

Details, Rendered Views, Landscaping for my architecture design studio project; made using AutoCAD and REVIT

had a peaceful + productive sunday working on anthro, history, and picking up some free stone slabs! followed by mango smoothie