u/notsoflowerys

i loved these, looking for classical, self-improvement and positive thinking related literature.

- The alchemist (Paulo Coelho)
- Sidhhartha (Hermann Hesse)
- Jonathan Livingston Seagull (Richard Bach)

i always had painful cramps, i’d take about 2 ibuprofen pills every month, but it has gotten so bad to the point where i have to take about 5-6 now (i take it every 8 hours). one day it was so bad that i woke up at around 3 am and had to crawl to the kitchen on all fours, so that i could take painkillers. im genuinely so sick of this, i feel like i cannot live like a normal person because it’s even more difficult when you’ve got work. is it supposed to be this painful? i wish there was a way..

i’ve always been a fast learner when it comes to anything related to creativity. i’ve studied art pretty much since i was a baby, doesn’t matter what form of an art it is, i just loved creating. i ended up pursuing a degree for textile but now i feel like this is the most useless degree ever. even after graduating i will probably have to stick to labor-like job that doesn’t need any qualifications or a degree. i’m seriously thinking of switching, and doing something different for masters. i feel like i’m most stuck with what i actually want to do in the future, but i really can’t come up with anything since i like too many things. it’s so frustrating, anyone can relate? what do you do in this situation?

i’ve always viewed Michael more as an urban legend or mythical figure rather than an actual human because everything he did was so magical, nobody nowadays can replicate this level of energy anymore. i was about 6 when he passed away, ended up finding out about him a few years after his death, and ever since then i’ve been feeling so devastated that i will never see him perform in our lifetime. the fact that i would literally sell my soul to see him perform at least one song live genuinely makes my heart break. anyone else is feeling this way?

i currently have my old samsung flip phone from 2005 and i would happily switch back to it because i feel like my brain is kind of foggy nowadays, but the only thing i’m afraid of is missing important text messages on messanger, whatsapp and emails in general, since the phone doesn’t really have wifi (as far as i know). is there anyone who did the same thing? or did you just use laptop instead?

i’m currently studying textile and i’ve got only two months to come up with my final project idea which has to be incredibly conceptual but i don’t know how to.. how do you actually brain storm? i’m slowly starting to panic.

i keep getting horrible inflamed acne. i always follow the same routine which is:
AM: hatomugi skin conditioner, vit C (rotho) and centella sunscreen
PM: speedy cleanser, hatomugi skin conditioner, pyung kang yul ato cream and lion pair acne cream.

one day my skin looks perfectly fine, another day i have horrible inflammation, and then after 2 days its perfectly fine again. i also suspect loose powder and foundation to be impostors because i don’t wash/disinfect them everyday. i’m genuinely so tired of this rollercoaster, i don’t know how to find the root problem of this.. i have a feeling that my skin barrier might be too overwhelmed since i use lots of moisturisers.

one of them completely stopped initiating things with me, which makes sense since i wasn’t initiating anything with her too due to being more focused on myself. i always felt a slight competition between us which made us drift apart, and i can’t tell whether it’s in my head or it’s actually happening. she’s an amazing person, don’t get me wrong, but sometimes something feels off, because she makes herself feel superior. this started happening after i started focusing on my physical appearance and well being in general, but maybe i’m the insecure one here. my other friend is also less responsive, since both of them are hanging out more, and i’m rejecting it due to work and other things that i’m working on. i genuinely feel so left out and i can’t help it. the more i focus on me, the more i simply drift from everyone. is it supposed to be like this?

sorry for a messy post, i’m not really good at expressing my thoughts.

the fact that people are living and pretending like nothing is happening is so insane to me. the elites consuming human flesh and performing rituals, children dying in Gaza and so many other things - it genuinely makes me sick to my stomach because people are just going on with their lives, consuming and working for these same people who are trafficking little children and doing cannibalistic rituals. feels like it’s the worst time to be alive in the whole history, even though we are such a modern and progressive society. it makes me feel incredibly hopeless, i especially cannot seem to stop crying about these innocent children who have nothing to do with it.

i feel like i chose the wrong path even though i never really had a choice to choose something else.

i got into an art school when i was 8, which basically prepares you to be an artist in the future. you can either become a professional ballet dancer, musician or an artist, and i ended up going for the third option. this means that your career choices are very limited in the future since the school focuses on polishing your skills rather than actual studies. most kids would stay in school till 6-8 pm, and if you wanted to do something else in your life later, such as becoming a doctor or engineer, you have to quit school since it doesn’t teach a lot of things in A level (which is mandatory if you want to have a good degree). i only ended up taking two national exams because i had a plan to get into an art academy, and now, after almost 4 years of studying, i’m rethinking my choices. my major is pretty much the most useless major ever with the most highest unemployment rate. even if i graduate i will probably have to get back working in a cafe or something. don’t get me wrong, i like what i’m doing, and i actually really enjoy being a creator, no matter if it’s arts or music, but i feel like this entire time i was living in delusion. i can clearly see that i have potential and talent in that, but i feel like you can only find a job through deep connections which i don’t really have and maybe social media, which is definitely possible. i feel like i should have chosen something else, but i never really had a choice to.

what should i do?

i saw some of the korean skin care products which are 2 times cheaper than the ones in yesstyle and stylevana. does anyone know if it’s legit?

i’m currently finishing up my bachelor’s degree which is textiles design, and i’m thinking of continuing pursuing my further education, which is maters, either something related to jewellery design or scenography. i’m currently in eastern europe and would like to go abroad (preferably east asia) but i’m not really sure on how to pick a good university abroad since it seems like a gamble. what are your recommendations?

when i’m bare faced i feel like my face looks somehow too empty and lack of contrast, and i’m guessing it’s mostly due to my eyes. i really don’t know how how to make them pop.. should i try dyeing my eyelashes and laminating them? not sure what else to do..

please share some tips on how to feel more beautiful bare faced 🤍

i’ve always been a very curious person, who wanted to travel everywhere, explore and study everything. i feel like my parents, especially mom and grandma doesn’t want me to chase any dreams abroad and would just prefer me to stay in my country instead. i almost completed my bachelors degree here and would prefer to continue my further education abroad since the country i live in doesn’t have a lot of career options. i feel like it’s not in my nature to limit myself when i am able to do so many things. i truly want to do something that makes my soul feel alive, but i feel so guilty for having these thoughts because of my mom’s and especially grandma’s wishes. i’m also incredibly close to my grandma and i understand that she might feel scared for me, but i’m already 22 years old. it makes me feel so devastated, because i don’t want to live for others but the guilt is eating me alive. what do i do in this situation?

i’ve always been a very curious person, who wanted to travel everywhere, explore and study everything. i feel like my parents, especially mom and grandma doesn’t want me to chase any dreams abroad and would just prefer me to stay in my country instead. i feel like it’s not in my nature to live a simple life, i want to do something that makes my soul feel alive, but i feel so guilty for having these thoughts because of my mom’s and especially grandma’s wishes. i understand that they might feel scared for me and would also miss me a lot since i’m really close to them, but i’m already 22 years old. i’m genuinely so tired of living for others, and not for myself.

i’m looking for something similar like Missha M Perfect Cover BB cream and Maybelline Fit Me Dewy + Smooth Foundation. want something incredibly lightweight with dewy finish, that instantly blurs pores. recommend affordable options only!