September 2nd: How Do You Take Your Coffee?

So, India is dying.

Look, I know a good number of you are from the US and things aren't amazing there either, but my country is literally on the brink of collapse. So I'd love it if we could talk about that for a minute.

If you can't do anything else, please just read and reblog.

A second COVID wave has taken out the healthcare system. There are no more hospital beds. There's an oxygen shortage. There's a critical vaccine shortage. The Central Government has thrown its hands up and is passing the baton to the State Governments to do what they can.

There are over 16 million covid cases. A record 330,000 new cases reported yesterday - comparable to the US at its peak. 187,000 dead as of today.

There is no plan.

Mass cremations are taking place. The cremation grounds are running day and night and they are short on wood. People are watching their loved ones die while waiting for a hospital bed, and then they're unable to give them the proper burial rights.

Hospitals are overwhelmed. Patients are being confined, two to a bed. They're the lucky ones.

We are on the verge of people dying in the streets.

This is the second-most populous country in the world. The largest democracy. A country that encapsulates over 15,000 years of recorded human history and has endured everything from famine to invasion to colonisation.

We might be at the end. This might be the thing that does us in.

People are dying.

People are dying.

People are dying and there is no plan.

More good news? Variants are popping up. A double mutation strain has shown up. It is resistant to current vaccines. This will not go away. This is the devastation they warned of when the anti-maskers were out protesting the minor inconvenience of covering their face in public.

My country is on the verge of an emergency state. Our government has failed us. This is as dire a situation as it ever could be.

Look. I don't do much with my life. I write fics, some of you have read them and that's pretty much it. I spend my days with my head in the clouds because that's where I like to be.

But two days ago, my grandmother tested positive, had to be taken to hospital and the ambulance caught fire.

She barely made it to the urgent care she needs.

So, here I am, using whatever meager platform I have to cobble this request together. Because I have to do something.

If you can, donate.

Or spread the word.

Help. Please.

never beating the only capable of doing one task a day allegations

Books by Asian American and Pacific Islander Americans to Read All Year

We are dedicated to promoting, celebrating, and supporting our Asian American and Pacific Islander creators, readers, and community. Below, check out some incredible books by our AAPI creators to read all year round.

The Surprising Power of a Good Dumpling by Wai Chim

When Anna’s not looking after her brother and sister or helping out at her father’s restaurant, she’s taking care of her mother, whose debilitating mental illness keeps her in bed most days. When her mother finally gets out of bed, things go from bad to worse. And as her mother’s condition worsens, Anna and her family question everything they understand about themselves and each other.

Zara Hossain is Here by Sabina Khan

Seventeen-year-old Pakistani immigrant Zara Hossain’s family has waited years for their visa process to be finalized so that they can officially become US citizens. But it only takes one moment for that dream to come crashing down around them.

K-Pop Confidential by Stephan Lee

In this romantic coming-of-age novel, a Korean American girl travels to Seoul in hopes of debuting in a girl group at the same K-pop company behind the most popular boy band on the planet. 

I Love You So Mochi by Sarah Kuhn

When Kimi visits her grandparents in Japan, she is relieved to escape her problems back home. But soon the trip becomes a way for Kimi to learn more about the mother she left behind, and to figure out where her own heart lies.

Caster & Spell Starter by Elsie Chapman

Aza Wu knows that real magic is dangerous and illegal. After all, casting killed her sister. But to save the legacy of their family teahouse, she enters an underground casting tournament and the stakes couldn’t be higher.

The Love & Lies of Rukhsana Ali by Sabina Khan

Rukhsana is finding it impossible to live up to her conservative Muslim parents’ expectations. Luckily, it’s only a few more months until her new life at Caltech. But when her parents catch her kissing her girlfriend, all of Rukhsana’s plans fall apart.

Lovely, Dark, and Deep by Justina Chen

When Viola Li returns from a trip, she develops an extreme case of photosensitivity. But Viola is determined to maintain a normal life, particularly after she meets Josh. 

January Study Challenge

day 9 - how do you keep yourself awake when studying?

i study in lots of different ways, like playing games, using flashcards, and watching videos. that variety helps keep me from getting sleepy. also, having a snack and some cold water around is nice. if i’m not hungry, i opt for some gum!

me: i hate math

also me: *solves a difficult problem* i loVE MATH I LOVE MATH I L -

abortion is a human right. my partner and I have compiled an exhaustive document with links to abortion funds and pro-choice organizations to support during this time, including state-specific resources. please consider donating + sharing!!! 

linked: here

👏🏾Education 👏🏾is 👏🏾a 👏🏾right,👏🏾 not👏🏾 a👏🏾 service 👏🏾

Pass along and use the shit out of them

the sunrise was beautiful this morning :) i woke up a bit early so i could check my psat scores and i did well! good luck to everyone in finals ✨💞

(actually affordable) stationery essentials

i tried to include as many links as possible as they can go out of stock quite quickly! will be updated 

calendars, planners, stickers + post-it-notes

pen & ink monthly dry-erase calendar

planner life weekly kit planner stickers set

planner pouch, accessory, band, journal strap

planner sticker sheets

stationery sets + organizers

stationery set and desk tray

desk organizer

three-tier bamboo desk organizer

silver metal four-tier desk organizer

notebooks

pop artist set of 3 notebooks

A6 textured petrol lined notebook

A5 good vibes notebook

A6 organise my day notebook

A5 pink blue wired lined notebook

pen, pencils, pencil cases

fine-point Antiquity Pens

fine point Metallic Pens

fine point Seaside Pens

Candy Shop Pen set

cute pastel pens

0.4mm pens

black 0.5mm pens

“cute essentials” pen set 0.5mm

momoi beige/pastel pens

zebra fineliner 12 pen set

onyx black pencil brush

pearlescent white pencil brush

zip pencil case

multi-layer pencil case box with 72 slots

10+ different pencil case styles

iridescent bubble pencil case

staedtler pen set

gel pen 14 color set

fluorescent pen set

pastel barrel fine liner pens set of 5

multicolor sign pens

staedtler multi retractable ball pens

100 pieces assorted gel pen set

pastel rainbow gel pen set

neon rainbow gel pen set

washi tape

huge washi tape box

washi tape storage box

washi tape organizer and dispenser

cherry blossom, landscape, calligraphy washi tape

daruma dolls and Mount Fuji washi tape

animals washi tape

Sweet and Salty washi tape set

highlighters

you don’t have to buy the whole mildliner pack if you only need one specific color!! 

gold mildliner

blue green mildliner

vermilion mildliner

smoke blue mildliner

magenta mildliner

orange mildliner

yellow mildliner

gray mildliner (the coolest one)

red mildliner

pink mildliner

blue mildliner

green mildliner

violet mildliner

brown mildliner

if you do want a whole pack, it’s cheaper to buy the 15-pen-pack!

colorful highlighter pack

cute transparent hightlighter pens

hekki hightlighters

highlighters with tip shapes

broad highlighters

when you crave academic validation but also live and breathe procrastination.