journal 023 | 12.14.19 ♪ | i fall in love too easily | chet baker I think this is one of my favorite

journal 023 | 12.14.19 ♪ | i fall in love too easily | chet baker I think this is one of my favorite photos of myself. Captured by my dad as we journeyed through an art museum, there’s me, gazing in reverence at the first Monet I’d ever seen in person. Ribbon in my hair, wearing one of my favorite outfits, completely lost in the moment of being in that small, quiet museum- this photo so perfectly captures who I am. It was magical. There was no crowd pushing against me to get a better view of the painting, no guard shouting at small children, “Too close, too close!” The small museum was silent. My dad and I were the only ones on the 2nd floor where the painting resided. It was just Monet and me for a moment in time and space. xx It’s been a lovely few days! I visited the Phoenix Art Museum! While I know it can’t compare to the grandeur of big city museums, its empty halls and silent exhibits are so perfect for me. I never felt rushed or cramped or self-conscious. I can’t wait go go back again soon. Museums are my happy place :) Backtracking a little bit in the events that have happened in the past few days, I took my pre calculus final on Thursday after being off the grid for the past week studying hard. My work paid off, and I got 100% on the final! I actually hadn’t gotten 100% on a unit or final math test since freshman year, so you can imagine my excitement when my grade came back. On Friday, I turned in my final project for chemistry and took my final, which I also did very well on :) This marked the end of my first semester of junior year. Time flies. I took the ACT for the first time this morning. I definitely felt like I could have done much better but oh well- I’m planning on taking it a few times. I feel like nothing can prepare you for sitting in a small classroom for 5 hours with one small break in the middle, taking a test that defines your future. It’s tiring and I was thankful to come home and break out my old 3DS to play some Animal Crossing! That game is so incredibly relaxing! It has the same vibes as the old ‘90s and early ‘00s Ghibli films- innocent and beautiful and pure and relaxing and oh so nostalgic. I spent the night getting organized for the break and tying up loose ends with teachers and classmates. I’m not exactly sure when I go back to school (I haven’t checked the schedule recently- I think it’s the 4th or 5th of January) but in this moment, I just want to be content and, well, live in the moment. Last week, in a slightly panicked moment, my workaholic self asked a friend what in the world I should do on break. “Liv!” she laughed. “You work so hard on violin and school all year. Do absolutely nothing this break!” I think I’ll take her advice- do a bunch of nothing for the next 2-3 weeks. Bake some cookies. Read a few books (I started Jane Eyre this evening). Go on bike rides. Explore some libraries. Go on some long drives. I still don’t have many friends here in Phoenix, but I’m excited to FaceTime my best friend from back home a bunch! I’m just excited to relax and take a good mental break before school and new college classes start up again. I’m headed to my little brother’s golf tournament tomorrow and I’m excited to cheer him on! The course is in the art district of the city and I’m so happy to be there again. It’s where I feel the most myself and if I end up staying here in the desert, I can see myself living there. Sorry for the long update- I promise I’ll get back to posting various photos of my own, mood boards, and playlists at least once a day again! Much love!! - -- source link

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