How To Improve Pronunciation

Your chocolate brown hair that always seems to be flattened in a baseball cap, and when you take it off there it is the side part that I make fun of all the time.

Not in a I hate you way, but in a way that makes you adorable. Is it weird noticing these things about you? But I notice all types of things like this with others all the time.

The boy that rides the bus at 7:10am with me and his black Bose headphones or the girl who I briefly passed by for a few seconds and her scent of coconut perfume. I remember it all. So it isn’t new to me, but what it is, is scary. Because I care about what you think of me in return so much.

I am certain you know I exist, a familiar face, maybe not my name, which is fair because I do the same. Rather I want to get to know you, yes you are handsome, you’re just my type and yes I’ve imagined scenarios, but what I want to happen the most is to be friends. I’ve never believed in love— no scratch that, I do believe in love, but I don’t believe in it for myself.

I am young, I have been reckless and I most certainly have failed relationship after relationship.

That’s why, I don’t care about getting hurt, but I care about being so perfectly happy when it isn’t true.

I dream of a perfect man, a perfect love not in the definition of perfect itself, but rather the perfect in how he’ll buy me my favorite pants and flowers, open the door for me, stand on the outside by the street, hold hands as much as possible, lean down to hear me and whisper the most outlandish words into my ears at an inappropriate time.

Cook with me, dance the night away, always have open arms, listen to my rants and have the ops, let me cling to him physically and help me bench press and give me kisses as rewards.

That’s the perfect thing that I want, for him to be attractive to me, tall, funny, have a beautiful smile, in essence to sweep me off my feet. I want to believe you are this man, but maybe you are, just not mine. I guess I have to be fine with that, and if I never become your friend at least, I guess I really don’t believe in love.

Maybe one day I’ll be confident enough in myself to not care what the outcome is. I know life is short, I tell myself that all of the time; I hear it and I see it.          

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studying for the lsat (for free)

i know lsat prep courses are so expensive and i cannot pay for that so i thought i’d share what i’ve been doing

insight lsat on youtube has a playlist with a free prep course, in which they go over each section of the lsat/each type of question you’ll encounter. it’s very helpful and i recommend pausing the video and trying to answer yourself whenever the instructor recommends it!

after going through question types, he provides a list of “homework questions” — the questions add up to essentially being 2 full sections from a few different practice tests, so at the moment i’m doing the questions one recommended practice test at a time (making it 2 full sections each time i practice)

i compile answers to these practice questions in a google doc, where i correct myself and make notes on what went wrong, as well as label what types of questions i missed so i can see any patterns

i use a notion spreadsheet to track how much time per day i study, as well as scores and/or percent accuracy for my actual practice (when doing the homework questions/2 sections instead of a full test, i calculate accuracy since i do not have an actual score)

after working through the lsat insight course and doing all recommended practice, my next step will be to do full timed sections (when i do homework practice it is untimed)

then, i will take a full timed test, so that i have a new diagnostic score and i can plan out the next phase of studying. i will once again track what types of questions i’m missing so i can implement more targeted practice.

more notes:

- i get my practice tests of pdf coffee

- i check answers using manhattan prep (it’s a forum so explanations are detailed and written by real people)

i hope this was at all helpful, and if anyone has any questions or recommendations let me know! :)

The French Version of “Like”

(In the sense of “I mean like” “You know like”)

We have THREE main ways of saying “like” in sentences, cause we thought “lol why only have one?” They’re used generally orally by an individual, LIKE A LOT (and sometimes written when texting friends)

You will be granted access of me and my best friend’s conversation screenshots in order for you to see them used.

1. GENRE

This one is used the most, including me to the despair of my parents lol.

Translation: “like sometimes he’s talking and at some point there was something that triggered him” “like fuck I’m looking at this rock it’s crazy”

2. EN MODE

A kind of “like” used when you want to present a state in which you were in.

Translation: “It’s so funny that you thought about what you wrote like oh yeah I wasn’t clear let me phrase it better”

3. JE SUIS LÀ / J’ÉTAIS LÀ

It’s used in the sense of “I’m like” and “I was like”

Translation: “Yeah I was like calm down”

🌸Human body vocab🌸

le corps - body

le cou - neck

la poitrine - chest

le ventre - belly

la hanche - hip

les organes génitaux - genitals

le tibia - shinbone

la tête - head

le sein - breast

le mamelon - nipple

la taille - waist

le nombril - navel, belly button

l’avant-bras - forearm

l’aine - groin

la cuisse - thigh

le genou - knee

la jambe - leg

le pied - foot

la nuque - nape

l’épaule - shoulder

le bras - arm

le coude - elbow

le poignet - wrist

la main - hand

la cheville - ankle

le talon - heel

le mollet - calf

la fesse - buttock

l’aisselle - armpit

Printemps - Vocabulaire français

Pieds nus - Barefoot Venteux - Breezy Lumineux - Bright Joyeux - Cheerful Ravissant - Delightful Floral - Floral Florissant - Flourishing Parfumé - Fragrant Frais - Fresh Doux - Gentle Herbeux - Grassy Inspirant - Inspiring Charmant - Lovely Luxuriante - Lush Magnifique - Magnificent Pastel - Pastel Tranquille - Peaceful Pluvieux - Rainy Rafraîchissant - Refreshing Ensoleillé - Sunny Vibrant - Vibrant Pâques - Easter La brise - Breeze Le lapin - Bunny La chenille - Caterpillar La jonquille - Daffodil La marguerite - Daisy Le champ - Field La fleur - Flower L'harmonie - Harmony La joie - Joy La coccinelle - Ladybug La prairie - Meadow Le nid - Nest La goutte de pluie - Raindrop Le rouge-gorge - Robin La tulipe - Tulip Gazouiller - to Chirp S’épanouir - to Flourish S’ébattre - to Frolic Renouveler - to Renew

Want to learn something new in 2022??

Absolute beginner adult ballet series (fabulous beginning teacher)

40 piano lessons for beginners (some of the best explanations for piano I’ve ever seen)

Excellent basic crochet video series

Basic knitting (probably the best how to knit video out there)

Pre-Free Figure Skate Levels A-D guides and practice activities (each video builds up with exercises to the actual moves!)

How to draw character faces video (very funny, surprisingly instructive?)

Another drawing character faces video

Literally my favorite art pose hack

Tutorial of how to make a whole ass Stardew Valley esque farming game in Gamemaker Studios 2??

Introduction to flying small aircrafts

French/Dutch/Fishtail braiding

Playing the guitar for beginners (well paced and excellent instructor)

Playing the violin for beginners (really good practical tips mixed in)

Color theory in digital art (not of the children’s hospital variety)

Retake classes you hated but now there’s zero stakes:

Calculus 1 (full semester class)

Learn basic statistics (free textbook)

Introduction to college physics (free textbook)

Introduction to accounting (free textbook)

Learn a language:

Ancient Greek

Latin

Spanish

German

Japanese (grammar guide) (for dummies)

French

Russian (pretty good cyrillic guide!)

How to live the jester academia aesthetic in every day life

-your study space is any space. if you feel slightly motivated by doing homework in bed, then do it there. if you need a desk (organized or messy) in order to work, then you do you.

-procrastinate with creativity. got a hobby you enjoy that’s infinitely better than reading some old book that’s not really all that important anyway? spend four hours working on that instead.

-wear literally whatever you want. you don’t need button ups, vests, or dress pants if that’s not your style. a sweatshirt, floral skirt, or ugly ass thrifted hawaiian shirt will do just as well if it makes you happy

-don’t get bogged down by depressing things just because it’s “aesthetic.” thinking about the inevitability of death might be nice for some people, but turning yourself into a moody asshole isn’t good for you in the long run. enjoy happy things, romantic things, as long as they don’t always end in tragedy. 

-consume media you enjoy. if you find classics boring, don’t feel obligated to read them. if poetry isn’t you thing, then that’s fine. if you don’t like classical music, indie, etc. blast some pop music in your bedroom or whatever else your into. the interest does not the jester make. 

-finally: do your best. don’t push yourself to be constantly searching for and taking in new knowledge. take a break, be mindless, allow yourself to relax until the next time you need to learn something new. 

ok ok ok now that you've deleted that first ask

'“Are you flirting with me?” “You finally noticed?”' with ushijima pls <33333 tyyyyyy

a/n: flksldsdj hi maeee <333 pretend i didn’t take so long to write this 😌 based on this prompt list

"good work today."

you glance up and off to the side from your squat, panting slightly, to see a tall, well-built man leaning against the power cage you’re stationed at. his skin is covered with a thin sheen of sweat, chest heaving slightly, indicating that he’s just finished one of his grueling workout routines. you would know, you’ve seen his regimen. it’s ridiculous, honestly. you’re halfway convinced that Ushijima Wakatoshi is simply not human.

“thanks,” you let the barbell drop and grab the clean, white towel that he offers you. “i’m sure i’m a mess though. haven’t been in for a while because of work and stuff.”

“i noticed.” Ushijima shrugs off your concerns. “you look very well put together.”

fighting back a grin, along with the strange flutter of your heart that those words elicit from you, you thank him again. this man, honestly. always coming up to you and saying things that no normal person would probably have the courage to say. but Ushijima? no such hesitation. you’ve lost track of the things he’s said to you over the past few weeks that you’ve gotten to know him. 

“you have good form.”

“you’ve improved from since i last saw you.”

“you are pleasing to talk to.”

if it were anyone else, you probably would have called them out on it long ago, but it’s Ushijima. he means things as he says them. you’re a hundred percent sure that he has absolutely no interest in you. you’re a hundred percent sure that he has absolutely no interest in anyone, so laser-focused is he when he’s working out. not once have you ever seen his eyes stray towards anyone. you’re probably the only one he talks to regularly, heaven knows why, despite the many women and some men desperate to have him “check their form.”

“so what’s new with you? anything going on in that big volleyball brain of yours?”

Ushijima’s brows furrow at your teasing words. “not particularly. i do have a match coming up.”

“no way, really? an official match?” he nods, intense gaze tracking the way you stretch out your sore arms. “you know, come to think of it, i’ve never seen you play. never seen you actually practice either.”

there’s a short pause. “would you like to?”

you raise your eyebrows. “when’s the game? if it’s soon, i doubt i could snag tickets in time.”

“i can get you a courtside seat,” Ushijima straightens and adds almost reluctantly, “more than one if...you would like to bring a friend.”

your lips twitch at the slightly awkward invite. unable to help yourself, you lean against the cool metal bar of the cage, tilting your head, “tickets to your game? the ones that are notoriously hard to get? and not just that, but a courtside seat? why Ushijima, are you flirting with me?”

you grin at the way his forehead creases, bending down to pick up your water bottle that’s sitting on the ground. “relaaax, i’m just messing w-”

“you finally noticed?”

your hand freezes mid-air in its path towards your face, water bottle gripped tightly in it. a few drops of water splash out before you manage to stabilize it, staring incredulously at the olive-brown haired man in front of you. you have to take some time to process those three words, running them through your mind a few times before coughing. “you- you’re flirting.”

“i am.”

“with me.”

“yes.”

you squint, blinking a few times to make sure that you’re not in the twilight zone and that it is indeed Ushijima Wakatoshi, resident gym rat and volleyball nerd, speaking to you. there’s barely a single coherent thought in your mind right now, everything’s just a jumbled mess. “what? why? who? when? where?”

“since the beginning.” his broad shoulders slump, head cocking to the side. he looks confused as to why you’re confused. “because i’m interested in you.”

a stunned silence settles heavily over the two of you. Ushijima looks patient, just standing there, in no rush to retract his confession or turn away, as any normal person would. it takes a few moments, but you manage to unstick your tongue from the roof of your mouth and clear your throat, heat flooding to your cheeks when memories every single interaction you’ve had with him over the past few weeks comes rushing back.

“um. so when’s the game?”

Ελληνικά Miscellaneous Vocab

Some random Greek vocab since I’m somewhat new to the language and just felt like writing some stuff down. Kia ora :).

γεια / jeia / hi, hola

ευχαριστώ / efxaristo / thank you, por favor

σκυλί / skili / dog, perro

ψωμί / psomi / bread, pan

σπίτι / spiti / house, casa

βιβλίο / vivlio / book, libro

γυαλιά ηλιου / jalia ilou / sunglasses, gafas de sol

η οικογένεια μου / i ikoyenia mou / my family, mi familia

σε αγαπώ / se agapo / i love you, te amo

μπλε / ble / blue, azul

ηέα zηλανδία / néa zilandía / new zealand

τηλεφωνώ / tilefono / telephone, teléfono

αυτός / aftos / masc prn. he, el

αυτή / afti / fem prn. she, ella

αυτοί / afti / neut prn. plural. they, elle

βατόμουρο / vatomouro / blackberry, mora

σύκο / siko / fig, higo

χήνα / hina / goose, ganso

σκάκι / skaiki / chess, ajedrez

τοξότης / toxótās / sagittarius

το τιμόνιto / timoni / steering wheel, volante de dirección

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Bonus: Te Reo Māori

I think for every language vocabulary post I’m going to write a Māori bonus. I love the language sm & as a Māori person, I would love to see it grow.

Kia ora! / hello! (or) cheers!, best wishes!

haere rā / bye

koa / please

tēnā koe / thank you (speaking to one person)

tēnā kōrua / thank you (speaking to two people)

tēnā koutou / thank you (speaking to three or more people)

au, ahau / i

koe / you

ia / he, she. gender neut.

Pō mārie / Ata mārie. Kia ora!