knocking out an entire book in a single day is some kinda wizardry like. i just went on an entire journey what do you mean it's still today
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I’ve accidentally put off keeping up with my productivity days, despite me actually putting in the work. I’ve had a busy day today, and haven’t had much time to lock down on some serious work—so I channeled that into reading. This morning I started rereading the dark academian bible (The Secret History), followed by continuing my read of Lolita in the afternoon. After work, I borrowed my boss’s copy of his fancy dictionary that I ache to memorize, and finally ended the day with reading a chapter for my philosophy class. Tomorrow morning I’ll wake up early and answer the questions, I’m just too tired to get it in tonight.
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"Strange, isn’t it? To love a book. When the words on the pages become so precious that they feel like part of your own history because they are. It’s nice to finally have someone read stories I know so intimately."
| The starless sea, by Erin Morgenstern
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July 14, 2023 °Friday
Road trip necessities: books, headphones, and you must take pictures of anything and everything.
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there’s something so special about rereading your favourite book in its original language when you’ve only ever read it in your native language, translated. you get to read the words exactly how they were meant to be read.
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Woke up at 3am and couldn't fall back asleep. I finally wrote a letter I've been wanting to send for ages and made some progress on this book (I've been reading it since October and I'm only a third of the way through ●﹏●) so I can't say I'm mad about it. Still didn't get into the lab until after 9 though so clearly it doesn't matter what time I set my alarm for, I'll only leave when I'm almost running late. I just enjoy my mornings too much ^_^
🎧 On repeat: Breathing Song by Samia 🎵
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enough with "relatable" female characters. they're never relatable. where are the weirdos. the downright bizarre freaks. I want to look in her eyes and see spiders.
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sunsets and books ☀️ reblog ok, pls don't repost
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"We just need to know what the heart's capable of, Evelyn."
"And do you know what it's capable of?"
"I do. Grace and fury."
- Sarah Winman, Still Life
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One day, a long time ago, out of the blue, I stopped reading.
That is, I stopped reading for fun.
I believe it was sometime in high school.
That's when the "gifted kid burnout" started creeping in.
As a teen, I finally collapsed under the pressure of the daunting expectations I had spent my childhood incessantly pursuing.
I am now 24 years old and more burnt out than ever, thanks to grad school and the demands of adulthood.
However, the wisdom and discipline that come with aging are on my side.
I manage stress much better now, and I am highly determined to return to reading as well as commit to a journey of self-improvement.
I will begin with these four books.
P.S., I consider these books fun because they are not required, and because wellness is my passion.
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This blog has been dead for a bit, but I'm back. Here's a summary of my 2023 reading, with a peek at the beginning of my 2024 reading!
I've gotten into audio books mostly, given my migraines, but am excited to reported I'm healing well enough to read physical books again.
🌲Most Read Genre: Fantasy
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