Go get it girls! 😊
“He was like a painting you wanted to burn so you could finally stop staring at it.”
— Krampuslauf, Holly Black | My True Love Gave to Me
Engineer 1 : 0 Architect. 😂😂
- What’s that you’re reading? - It’s about cryptography. - Like… Secret messages? - Not secret: that’s the brilliant part. Messages that anyone can see, but no one knows what they mean, unless you have the key. - How’s that different from talking? - Talking? - When people talk to each other, they never say what they mean. They say something else, and you’re expected to just know what they mean. Only I never do. So, how’s that different? - Alan, I have a funny feeling you’re going to be very good at this.
Alan Turing & Christopher Morcom, from the movie “The Imitation Game”
How are lupin and Sirius going to celebrate Valentine's Day?
im glad u asked! im actually writing a drabble about this just now.
- sirius (obviously) LOVES valentine’s day and insists on going as over the top as he can every single time
- remus is NOT A FAN of valentine’s day, or emotions in general tbh
- but this year, sirius and remus have been going through a rocky stage of their relationship; arguing constantly about every little thing and not talking to each other for days. because of this, sirius has been really down and moody recently and doesn’t plan anything for valentine’s as he doesn’t see the point
- moony, however, hasn’t forgotten the past years and how much effort sirius likes to put into getting gifts for him, so he knows he has to do something
- it is common knowledge that remus cannot cook to save his life. he’s actually been banned from the kitchen by lily because of an incident involving some toast, so he knows he can’t make a nice meal like he wants to (sirius doesn’t like going out to eat because he gets uncomfortable eating in front of others)
- so remus is panicking for ideas and of course turns to the love guru himself, james
- after fangirling extensively over how stressed remus is getting about trying to do something nice for sirius, james points out the obvious - sirius is the soppiest person alive and likes to spend valentine’s like he’s starring in a rom-com movie. as well as this, sirius is also the biggest pizza-slut on earth, so put two and two together and remus knows what to do
- it’s very simple, and at first he’s worried that it’ll be a let down compared to what sirius would have planned himself, but remus settles on ordering sirius’ favourite pizza, filling the room with sirius’ favourite mulled-wine candles, and buying the most Extra bunch of red roses he can find
- when sirius gets home that evening, remus is shitting himself with self-doubt, but nevertheless he puts on sirius’ fave bowie album and goes to meet him at the door
- it seems to take forever for sirius to take it all in, and for a second remus thinks that he’s Fucked Up because sirius literally just stares at the candles, at remus, at the roses he’s holding, and says nothing
- but when remus kisses him on the cheek and hands him the flowers, there are tears brimming in sirius’ eyes, because after all the arguments and the doubt and the harsh words from both of them, sirius knows his moony loves him, because remus would never do anything like this for anyone else
- starman has never been the best song to slow dance to, but sirius insists that no cliched romantic evening is complete without a slow dance, and remus can’t exactly say no
- basically remus forgets his hatred of feelings and spends the entire evening telling sirius that he loves him while sirius cries because he’s so happy. there is lots of cuddling and playing with hair and forehead kisses
- also the next day sirius literally takes the bunch of roses outside and walks around with them hoping that someone asks where he got them from so he can rant endlessly about how he has THE BEST BOYFRIEND IN THE WORLD WHO IS MOST DEFINITELY BETTER THAN YOURS
happy valentine’s people :)
Person A: Charming, Intelligent, Can speak multiple languages, Straight A student
Person B: Loud, Obnoxious, Probably ate all the candy in the jar then guessed zero, Mega dork and proud
But also...
Person B: Compassionate, Scary threat when provoked, Very chill when mellow, Keeps things bottled up and fakes smiles to get through the day, Very tol
Person A: Standoffish, High and mighty complex, Angry at everything and everyone, Cries at everything, Emotionally stunted due to tragic past, Very smol but will fight you
Backyard boys: Literal walking sunshine, golden glitter and freshly cut grass, summer barbecues on an open fire, they are the sweetest boys you will ever meet like they are sweeter than sweet tea, any gathering that has friends and family all together is the best thing to them
Tin boys: They seem cold and distant but they’re actually looking for someone who gets it, they walk to clear their head, they are a cold hard grey on the color scale, probably smells like a department store, act like nothing can hurt them but a lot does
Waterbottle boys: Freshly mowed football fields and old leatherman jackets, tries their best, has too many baseball cards, skinny jeans and plain tees, probably listens to hip-hop but don’t tell anyone, doesn’t drink anything but water, a walking student-athlete meme
Cookie boys: Is never out of the kitchen, always covered in flour or some other kind of baking material, makes the best cookies, can whip up recipes in 5 seconds flat, messy hair probably has batter in it, stressed out 24/7, whats sleep?????
Bowtie boys: 98% Mature 2% dad jokes, worn out vests, probably knows how to play at least two orchestra instruments, sings in the shower, walls covered in plans for the future, history buffs, acts like they know a lot about fashion but they’re honestly so confused
Dandelion boys: See the good in every situation, constantly changing something about them and striving to be the best person they can, only wears pastel shirts and leggings, says thank you to the bus driver, positive posts daily, their favorite holiday is new years, never gets angry except when they do watch out
Fire lily boys: Hot headed but speaks the truth, early mornings tending to plants, loves nature more than people, is a delicate bean be careful, plants > people, only wears old band tees and faded jeans, walls are probably covered in punk lyrics and quotes, stubborn as mule even when it comes to the simplest tasks, truly an enigma
Same problem, different approach 📝
types of people
moon - candid photos. listening to songs under a blanket. scented candles. the glow of city lights past midnight. picking a wildflower for yourself.
flower - blushing from smiling too much. a bouquet of roses from a lover. a wish on a fallen eyelash. love letters. giving your whole heart to someone. birds singing in the morning.
song - blowing a kiss to the stars. potted plants and stacks of filled notebooks. old magazines. walking down a street in paris. sketching a stranger on the train. silhouettes at 5pm.
sunset - messy scribbles on polaroids. memories tinted with gold. 80s music. a road trip with your best friends. cold soda in the dappled shade. a shell from a beach five summers ago.
cloud - a million daydreams. the comforting scent of old books. fresh sheets after a bath. fairy lights and fluffy cushions. cookies and milk. laughing with someone and being unable to stop.
mist - watching a small raindrop roll down the window. putting on earphones in a bus. staring at the ceiling and thinking about nothing. music from a time you’d rather forget.
I need some tips on getting through high school and also how to get good grades when you're depressed and just don't care about anything anymore.
Hi Anon,
Here are some awesome ways to beat school blues:
College needs:
Advice on college
Alternatives to buying expensive textbooks
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Cheat sheet for becoming an adult
Dorm room survival
Free online college classes
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Food
cheap & healthy snacks
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For the vegans
Herearesomedeliciousfood
macaroni cheese / mac&cheese in a cup
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thousands of quick and easy snack recipes
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Helpful sites:
Challenge your brain
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Free online textbooks
Grade calculator
Quizlet
Rape Escape
Whole page dedicated to studying/organizing
High school needs:
For Juniors or Seniors With Low Income Families Looking For Scholarships
How to survive freshman year
Mental health resources:
a website that is always relevant.
falling asleep tips
How long to sleep
how to talk to and help an anxiety-ridden friend
how to wake up in the morning
keep taking your mind off of it
mental illness recovery tips
need a motivational speech? i like this one for myself.
not having a good day? :c
picking up a hobby can relax you during the school year!!
seriously just please try to relax ily
take your mind off of it
tips on self-love
when to go to sleep/wake up
working out is a total stress-buster.
Misc resources:
download free books
express yourself with make-up
Hobbies masterpost
I fucking love to study to this.
please remember this.
Sick ass movie listI have more but, this is a school one so message me for more.
Sites to help you not get distracted with other sites. (Mac)(PC)
Various ways to where a scarf
What’s the fucking weather
Motivation:
earn a cute kitten picture after writing
how to get motivated
Procrastinator?
Music/Sound:
calm/nature sounds
chill playlist
coffee shop blues
coffee shop sounds
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relaxation
study playlist
4hours of classical music
School resources:
An already typed essay at your fingertips(type the subject and press random stuff and an essay forms. TO KIND OF HELP)
bibliography maker
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Social media citing
study like a college kid
Time Management
Psychology Lectures by a Professor from Yale University
Stress relief:
Calm
compliments generator
how long to nap
go to a quiet place
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panic and anxiety information masterpost
Relaxation techniques
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take a guided relaxation
yoga poses
Studying/school help:
English/History:
Best place to get help for English
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On books you you don’t want to read
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learn geography
Math/Science:
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Free Educational resources for anyone and everyone
help in a ton of subjects
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Learning Websites Masterpage
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One of the best learning websites
Scholarpedia
Tips before/during an exam
Tips on Exams
TIPS:
Remember that today’s day in age is different from how it was back then. So don’t stress about school too much.High school students today have the anxiety of what a mental patient in the insane asylum had in the 50s. Here’s also a thing to show how times have changed.
Prioritize. List what needs to get done first and when. Sometimes getting the bigger/harder tasks is easier than conquering the smaller/easier tasks.
Set times when certain projects need to be done and stick to that deadline.
Turn your phone off or give it to your parents while doing work/studying. I know that we live in the age of technology and literally everything is at the touch of our fingertips. Honestly though you can wait on what your favorite celebrity has to say or if your crush liked your instagram photo. You’ll be more involved in that than you are into your work.
If you have trouble in a certain subject and there is no assigned seating, take advantage of the front. I guarantee you’ll learn more.
Ask your teacher what exactly you’ll need to know. If you’re taking notes during the year, write in the margins whether or not it will be tested. It will be easier to know what you will be tested on.
Save your exams. Half the time your teachers use the same questions (or questions similar) from your exams on your midterms or finals.
Don’t try to do homework straight afterschool if you can’t, despite what everyone says. Give yourself an hour, and try to get some exercise in. I find it stops me getting bored of sitting down. Not to mention helps me concentrate better.
Don’t just read the material, write it, draw it, recite it, quiz yourself on it! Until you have the material down.
Join clubs, sports, or organizations! You’re guaranteed to find friends in there. You’ll already have common interests. Start with that and go with the flow.
College kids: If you don’t have assigned seating, and you have been sitting in the same seat for 2 weeks. That is you assigned seat now. Don’t move or you’ll screw everyone up and they will hate you.
Color code things, such as your notes. If you want to see how I color code my notes message me and I’ll be happy to show you.
Be kind to one another.
I hope that helps!
Best,
Lena