Inklings

…Pretty much me whenever I tried to blog. (draw write)

Here’s an update on what’s been going on in my life recently (if my life is of any interest at all):

– almost done my midterms!! (do they ever really end though??? and finals????)
– really enjoying my courses and learning things that are of interest to me (Psychology and Linguistics guys, take ’em)
– my eye bags have gone Louis Vuitton (and not because of homework or stress or anything but because I invest so much time into fandoms and the internet and things I really don’t need to but do)
– naps are just wonderful (best naps are supposedly 15-20 minutes but I conk out for 2 hours at a time)
– writing crisis: I’ve forgotten how to write, in a sense. I’m so wrapped up in catering to what I think my professors want to see instead of writing the way I used to. I’m no longer writing like me. Where has my style gone? Adjusting to unfamiliar things is a given, of course, but it’s really been a struggle. I can’t even write creatively anymore without wondering about little nuances and structure and organization and things, all of which filter and strain my words so that they become nothing more than fragments of the original thought. I love writing poetry, but I haven’t written a single word since school started. I’ll get over it, though, like all my crises – it’ll just take time, and I hope that blogging can help me overcome it.
– it’s almost Halloween! And my birthday! ew adulthood
– visited my high school twice. It’s really mind-blowing; the sense of nostalgia even though it’s only been a few months. I miss it.
– Nutella hot chocolate people. If you’re like me, sweet-toothed and not particularly fond of the taste of coffee (which actually makes me more drowsy), then this drink is perfect to slurp up and study with.

Ingredients:

Nutella (or any chocolate-y syrup/spread, really, even old chocolates will do)
Milk
Vanilla extract*
Cinnamon*
Whipped cream*
Toppings (chocolate chips, marshmallows, etc.)*
* – optional

1. Measure out the amount of milk you want and pour into a small pot.
2. Shovel out some Nutella and add it to the milk. (usually 2 tbsps for a regular mug and 2.5-3 for an extra large one, but it depends on your preference of sweetness)
3. Whisk on low-med heat, until all the Nutella is dissolved and the milk turns a chocolate-y colour with a smooth consistency. (usually about 3-5 mins. Make sure to stir constantly so you don’t burn the milk!)
4. Add a few drops of vanilla extract and a dash of cinnamon for flavouring. (optional)
5. Pour into mug and add toppings if desired.

Sorry I haven’t been writing more. I’m trying to find my sense of balance, so I hope you’ll forgive me, and that this update suffices until I can write about something more insightful. Next post guys, I promise. 

Instead, some insight from these lovely women (slam poetry is beautiful and nothing you say can convince me otherwise) on Halloween:

Happy Halloween everyone. Stay safe and have fun~