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Anton Seder - Die Pflanze in Kunst und Gewerbe - 1887 - via Heinrich Hein Universitat Dusseldorf
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Goodnight ✨💫🕊️
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this oil painting that I never finished but you can’t really tell. i should really start oil painting again
i was up at 4:30 this morning thinking of tshirt designs i need to make
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I don’t know how to make paper snowflakes??
I figured it outtttt
I don’t know how to make paper snowflakes??
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what i love very much about buffy as a show is it seems like you cant say "they shouldve been at the club" because they were, critically, at the club literally all the time. however, despite this, and i can't emphasize this enough, oh my god, they shouldve been at the club. especially buffy herself. no one shouldve been at the club more. and she WAS. however, in the ways that are important, she also was not
While you were dancing at the club, Buffy was studying the blade (also at the club).
just watched interstellar which means I need to watch arrival which means I need to watch contact which means I need to watch the martian which means I
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I learned today that you can’t just buy an Hermes Birkin bag; you have to engage in complex courtship with an Hermes sales associate, and then execute an esoteric set of criteria that people speculate involves buying multiple luxury Hermes items in order to be invited to buy a Birkin
This is the saddest most pathetic secret society LOL
Isn't this the kind of bag that like... someone found a nearly identical knockoff of on the Walmart site for like $35 or some shit?
It’s called the Wirkin informally and the funniest thing to happen to fashion in a while.
As a recovering GirlBoss, I’m officially breaking up with my post-Christmas planning routine:
26- all Christmas decorations down
27- take stock of current year
28- values assessment
29- SMART goals for upcoming year with 6-8 life categories, fully planned by quarter
30-31 fully form this in my bullet journal while watching The life changing Magic of Tidying Up
Jan 1: Bring. It. On. Whole house, health, and work reset.
Sound exhausting? It was!
I don’t look on this era of my life (2016-2022) with cringe. Quite the opposite! That girl radically transformed her life from a broke, traumatized, single mom, community college dropout to a financially stable, creative, happy, MBA graduate with her dream job.
I am so grateful for her drive, determination, and passion. I am so proud of her.
And also? I’m so relieved I can no longer relate.
As someone whose core values are consistently curiosity and growth, I’m willing to adapt and change over time, shedding practices that no longer serve me in favor of those that do.
In 2022, at my post-graduation dinner, I signed a napkin promising my friends I would slow down. And I did, immediately scaling back my volunteerism and commitments in favor of radical rest and the pursuit of creative endeavors.
That winter, I made a paper chain to count down towards the winter Solstice in an effort to thwart the post-time change blues. When it worked, I adopted warmth, coziness, and light into my winter routine. Candles. Electric blankets. A soup a week. I also adapted my speed, just as we have done for most of our time on this earth. It also worked!
Since then, naturally, I’ve slowly been attuning my life to the seasons.
Spring — renewal, garden, waking up. Summer — enjoying time outdoors, being active and social.
Fall — abundance and gratitude, preparation for the holidays.
Winter is now a time of peace, joy, and reflection. I close my curtains at four, intentionally, and turn on my lamps, hit Netflix fireplace, and hang with a craft on my lap and good music in the background.
But I was still clinging to that last vestige of my GirlBoss era—my post-holiday planning session.
On the 26th, I couldn’t bring myself to take down the tree. She’s gorgeous and I love her! She’s staying up until January 6th this year. With the new job, I can’t take the entire week off. That’s ok! I still started my planning process.
No buy 2025.
Nervous system regulation.
A holistic health plan.
Glow up 2025!
Bucket list travel items.
To read, watch, and listen liste.
WIP creative projects.
Home to do list.
Dopamine list
Dot grid notebook ordered.
Action steps! Quarterly plans! Stationary!
And this morning, with my bullet journal still unfinished, I tried to reconcile stacks of paper with notes, dozens of screen shots, and multiple notes apps.
I felt frazzled, overwhelmed, and defeated. Why couldn’t I pick a path forward? Why couldn’t I even start a January page. Planning is my jam! As an ADHDer, it’s practically my calling.
So I had to ask myself…why am I doing this? If this is something I truly want to do, that aligns with my values, then it shouldn’t be this hard.
My time of renewal has transitioned to spring; so shouldn’t that be my time of planning for the new year? Isn’t it a little crazy to have fifteen major life goals this year? 2024 just wrapped up, so shouldn’t I take time to reflect on it, take stock, and truly understand what I want to take into my next year? Shouldn’t I take time to recover from the holidays? Would the world end if I stay slow and steady and take this slow season to fill my metaphorical well?
No, it will not.
So that’s what I’m doing.
My January calendar is noted with intentional social engagements and creative time. I put my goals away and instead loaded a bunch of reflective journal prompts to work through in the next month. Or two. Or three!
It feels vulnerable and wrong, not walking into the New Year with a Plan. But the bigger part of me thinks my lowercase plan—to rest, reflect, and connect with my friends and family, is going to work just fine.
So my hope for you is that you are at peace with where you’re at. And if you aren’t at peace, that you take the time to understand why, and that you’re willing to adjust course.
If you need a GirlBoss era, l will cheer you on, every step of the way! If you have a few goals, I hope you stick with them!
But if you, like me, want to stay slow, recover, and savor the season?
Come and sit.
How would you like your tea?
Ref pics (the napkin, my tree):
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is that simple task bothering you queen
Nellie Olsen walked so Draco Malfoy could strut
So my kiddo essentially dropped out in his senior year due to migraines and depression and a lot of other things going on. Some of y’all know the history of trauma we have here. It really broke my heart and also frustrated me  because the motivation was selective, and he was essentially given nine months to do these online classes and did not do them.
It cost him a lot, namely his gf.
But two months ago he took ownership. He had six classes left. We met with the school. They weren’t pleased, but they offered a second chance. They held him accountable.
And he did it? He graduated with enough credits as of this morning. He ended by thanking all of teachers for their patience and giving him a second chance.
So now I have a high school graduate, yes. But more importantly, my child took stock, realized his status quo wasn’t working, and worked hard to change himself and his path. That’s the accomplishment he will carry forward and I’m so proud of him.
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OK. So my job is tedious, unfulfilling, and exhausting. Most jobs are. Capitalism sucks and some places are irredeemable, but I spent the last year trying a few things to make my own work experience better. And you know what? I am happier, more engaged, and more fulfilled at work. This isn’t a fix-all and it’s not possible in every workplace, but maybe something will stick for someone:
- Check for volunteer opportunities outside the workplace. Corporate-sponsored volunteerism is a Thing and you should take advantage of it. Sure, it’s a PR gimmick to them, but use it to make a positive difference. I’ve taught a classroom full of kids financial literacy, served as a reading buddy to three third graders for a year, and planted a garden, all on company time. Plus, you meet organizations that you might want to work with on your personal time. 1. Check our your company website and see what they do in terms of volunteerism. 2. Check with your boss, supervisor, or HR rep about getting involved. 3. If you’re feeling brave and have a volunteer opportunity you think your company could/should sponsor, bring it up.
- Related: check to see if they do matching contributions to charities. If you have a cause close to your heart, host a fundraiser and leverage that giving!! My friend just asked for donations in lieu of birthday gifts for her 30th. She raised $500 for adopted kittens, her coworkers raised $200 or $300, and the company matched all of it. So. Many. Adopted. Cats!!
- Talk to people. Say hi. Ask how they are and mean it! I walked around for so many years with headphones in ignoring virtually everyone. But like, it makes a big difference? You are stuck with these people for hours. Drop the bullshit and be genuine. And yes, every workplace has shit coworkers. Five of them probably sit right next to you, but connect with the ones who aren’t. A good support network at work can make or break a so-so job. (And those references are so handy if you ever want to get out.)
- Disengage from the drama. I’ve seen stats referencing that 2.5 hours of the average worker’s day is lost to drama. I don’t give a shit about your personal productivity, but I do care about your personal happiness. Workplaces are incubators for drama but seriously, just let it go
- Volunteer within your workplace. Yes, I mean the stupid bowling thing they have going on, or the happy hour, or the picnic. It will probably be cheesy and corny but you know what? Be that cheesy, corny person. Join the committee or group to plan the next one – you’ll make friends and you’ll make it better next time. I served on four committees this year. And none of them were terrible. And it looks amazing come review time!
- Take advantage of continuing education. This is another trending corporate thing and you should check it out. Companies offer courses, certifications, industry certifications, tuition reimbursement, etc. I’ve taken seminars, earned certifications, and am currently working toward an industry certification that looks amazing and will earn me a free vacation. Learn Excel. Talk to your boss about what skills you need to develop and build them. Take advantage so that when you move on, you can say “I did this and that” and you have those skills.
- Set goals for yourself. I don’t give a shit if your goals have anything to do with productivity or if your motives are pure here. It can be as simple as, “I want more money and these are the five things I need to do to get that better rating and a bigger raise.” Do those five things every day. It can be “make five people smile today" “work 2 out of 8 hours.” or “plot the next chapter of my novel.” Giving goals to yourself gives yourself structure and something to work for on a personal level. My big goal this year was to earn a higher rating at work, and just about every decision I’ve made has informed that goal. The surprise was that I’ve a happier, more satisfied person at work.
- Ask your boss if you can learn something new, or teach someone something new. Does this sound like your personal idea of hell? Mine too! I did it anyway, and it built my confidence as a trainer. Plus, it’s something to add to your resume.
- Take advantage of misc. perks. Your company have a gym? Use it. Mental health coverage? Go to a therapist while you can and sort your shit out. Free coffee? Drink it. Free crackers? Go for them instead of the vending machine. A bulletin board to put community events? Use it. Find what’s available and squeeze every single perk from their stingy little fingers.
- Build your resume. You do this by doing all of the above. Take initiative. Start projects. Build your skills. Forge relationships. Get involved. Even if you are in a dead end job that won’t translate to your desired career path, start an initiative, lead a project, take advantage of the corporate learning program and become an Excel whiz. Your future employers care a hell of a lot more about the actual contributions you made, not the bullet point checklist of your job responsibilities.
- Use your powers for good. Listen. You are reading this because you are on Tumblr. If you work in an office (or anywhere) it means that you know more about tech than like, 80% of your coworkers over the age of 35. This is a very basic thing that I do, but I will just sometimes pop into a pod and ask if anyone’s having issues with their computers. And you know what? Someone usually is. And it usually takes me 30 seconds to fix their icon or teach them to copy and paste or whatever. I feel good. They feel good. It sounds so cheesy but my boss noticed! Find a thing, whatever that thing is, and use it to make everyone’s life easier. Give back to the shitty, toxic environment, ya know? Make it better.
This basically comes down to do no harm, take no shit, know what your company offers, and leverage those offerings to find fulfillment in whatever way you can.
You know what I can admit when I am wrong and I was wrong lmao. Work is work and you are replaceable. Write it off as means to an end, set boundaries to keep yourself well, and find fulfillment elsewhere!!!!
Perfect Shrimp
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And during the day 💕