Ten Things To Do When You Feel Like Crap:

Ten Things To Do When You Feel Like Crap:

1. Have a really hot, long shower. Cry if you need to. Sit on the ground. Feel sorry for yourself. Let the steam soak into your skin. Let the hot water wash your face clean. But the moment you turn off that water, you are done feeling sorry for yourself. Make a decision to move on from that sadness.
2. Clean. I know, cleaning is boring and annoying – but how about that feeling you get when you are finished? The smell of the vacuum. That feeling of accomplishment? Who knows, you might even find money along the way. Totally worth it. It’s like starting with a clean slate.
3. Call a friend you haven’t spoken to for a while. If your first choice doesn’t pick up, choose someone else. Ask them all about how their lives are going and tell them about yours. Not only will it take your mind off whatever crappy thing you have been plagued by, but you will laugh with them! Laughing triggers endorphins and endorphins make you happy!
4. Go for a run or a walk. This get’s your endorphins and dopamine going crazy. You will get more energy and more happiness just because the chemicals in your body are running around!
5. Stop and take it all in. Walking in the night? Stop and look at the stars. Breathe in the cold air. Feel alive.
6. Stop whining. Ever heard the saying “love life and life will love you back”? Or, the idea of the power of attraction? It’s true! If you sit around saying “why me, waaaaa waaaa” then bad things will happen to you. You’re already defeated. If you start saying, “I will be happy, I will accomplish my ambitions, I will find love, I do look amazing, I am a great friend” etc., then not only will you start to believe them but you will be amazed at what amazing things start to happen.
7. Drink tea. This always works. Not a tea fan? Try hot water with a slice of lemon and some agave syrup.
8. Make a conscious decision to stop holding certain grudges. We all have people we have held grudges on in the past. Let them go. If you feel like you owe this person an apology, don’t be too proud. Send them a sincere facebook apology. Sincerity is in the intent, so even if it’s a 2 sentence apology – as long as you mean it it’s worth it.
9. Cook some really nice, warm food. Stimulate your taste buds with anything as simple as two minute noodles or as lavish as a three course garlic bread, pasta bake, chocolate mousse triple combo.
10. Write down a list of goals to achieve for the week. As simple as “buy insect repellent” or as large as “jog for 25 minutes non stop” and tick them off when they’re done. You will feel very accomplished and that alone will help pep up your mood!

First day of school

School started again and even though I’m really excited to learn about all these new things I am a little concerned about the workload. So this is where the planning starts.

On monday I have two courses (both in journalism) one of them gives us a deadline for the upcoming thursday every week so I have to make sure I start the day after or even that same day.
On tuesday I have one course in intercultural literature, I have to read 2/3 texts for that every week so I need to make sure to start reading in time.
On wednesday I have another journalism course which now includes a lot of reading so I have to make sure I finish that every week as well.
On thursday I have two courses, one called expanded cinema (again 2/3 articles a week) and the other is a writing workshop for my bachelor thesis (brainstorming, brainstorming, brainstorming)

So this is what I normally have to do a week, but things can chance. Sometimes it’s more, sometimes less. I’m going to try and keep up with it all so I can finish my last bachelor year with a smile and so I can walk the stage with my bachelor degree in June or July.

LET’S DO IT!

So which one are you?

So which one are you?

I found this while trolling. I have no clue if this is accurate in any way (maybe interesting to find out, I will keep you updated).
Anyway, I thought it was interesting because this shows that I’m left brained and most of the characteristics fit me perfectly.
So how about you? Are you right or left brained and do you agree with the characteristics listed here?

Don’t be shy to leave me a comment 🙂

The writing process

The writing process

I’ve been writing for as long as I can remember. When I was younger and got upset or really mad I would write a letter to my parents explaining why. I just always thought it was easier expressing myself in writing. Even when I went to boarding school when I was 14, the first thing my mom gave me was a little book so I could write down anything that was bothering me. I always felt out of place when I was there so I ended up filling the pages with thoughts, comments, happy moments, sad moments, things I was confused about or ideas that popped into my head.
Right now I’m preparing to start a minor in Journalism & New Media and I’m reading about all these techniques to write, it’s getting me all excited.
I can’t wait to start writing and exploring and learning.
My goal is to find my own writing style, to find something I’m really passionate about, to find my own specialty.
I have an exciting year ahead of me, let’s go for it.

Just another philosophy lesson.

Just another philosophy lesson.

A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him. When the class began, he wordlessly picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls. He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was.

The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls. He then asked the students again if the jar was full. They agreed it was.

The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything else. He asked once more if the jar was full.. The students responded with a unanimous ‘yes.’

The professor then produced two Beers from under the table and poured the entire contents into the jar effectively filling the empty space between the sand.The students laughed..

‘Now,’ said the professor as the laughter subsided, ‘I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life. The golf balls are the important things—-your family, your children, your health, your friends and your favorite passions—-and if everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full. The pebbles are the other things that matter like your job, your house and your car.. The sand is everything else—-the small stuff.

‘If you put the sand into the jar first,’ he continued, ‘there is no room for the pebbles or the golf balls. The same goes for life.

If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff you will never have room for the things that are important to you.

Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness.

Spend time with your children. Spend time with your parents. Visit with grandparents. Take your spouse out to dinner. Play another 18. There will always be time to clean the house and mow the lawn.

Take care of the golf balls first—-the things that really matter. Set your priorities. The rest is just sand.

One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the Beer represented. The professor smiled and said, ‘I’m glad you asked.’ The Beer just shows you that no matter how full your life may seem, there’s always room for a couple of Beers with a friend.

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Currently reading: The museum of innocence by Orhan Pamuk

Currently reading: The museum of innocence by Orhan Pamuk

I’ve been carrying this book with my since the beginning of june. Everywhere I go, if I have a minute or I’m waiting for something, I start reading. I don’t know why but this book has enchanted me.

I visited the actual ‘museum of innocence’ in Istanbul when I was visiting in January. I hadn’t read the book, I didn’t really know what it was about but I was flabbergasted to see the detail and the work they put in that museum in honor of this book I hadn’t heard of before. So of course I bought it right then and there.

Because of my literature study I didn’t have time to start reading it right away so I started in the summer, from the first page on I fell in love. After seeing the museum and reading the first 50 pages I was convinced that it was non-fiction. The way it is written, the detail, the passion et cetera. Everything is told like a real story. I cannot get enough. The story isn’t that special, it’s a common subject in literature but the way it is written just blows my mind.
I recommend this book to anyone. Wether you like love stories or not, the books pulls you into the story and makes you love and appreciate the little details and all the characters.

If you get the chance, buy it, borrow it or download it for all I care, but give this book a chance. It will change you whole perspective. It already changed mine.