Top 10 Favorite Literary Films

Hello, lovely people! So I don't know if you know this about me, but I absolutely love watching a good film!! Yes, there are dozens of Netflix shows I adore & BBC mini-series I enjoy binging... but there is something about a good, standalone film that is just so charming. The stories just seem to stick with me longer. Particularly the ones that have literary themes hidden (or not-so-hidden)...

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How I Am Graduating College Debt-Free

Yes, you read the title right. I am graduating from college completely debt-free. That's right—no loans. No, my parents aren't loaded. No, I didn't rob a bank. And no, the title is not clickbait. I truly am getting my degree without going a penny into debt. You might be wondering how that's even possible. After all, everyone goes into debt for their degree, right? My friend, this is so...

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5 TED-Talks Every Student Needs to Watch

If you're anything like me, you try your best to study for exams but look up 12 hours later only to find that you've somehow gone on a YouTube spiral and are now watching videos of baby goats at 2 am... While this is definitely a problem (seriously, please study), sometimes hearing a pep talk is all you need to help you get your head back in the game. And what better to do that than a TED-talk? So...

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How to Make Extra Cash as a Broke College Student

Hey, everyone! So listen, I know what it's like to be a "broke college student." Believe me, you're not alone. As of today, I've been a student for a total of 4 years. During my four years, I've experienced nearly every type of living situation, from living in the dorms, a group housing situation, a studio apartment, an amazing luxury apartment (story on that in a later post), and...

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Living Alone // learning to love the single life

(July 2018) Hello, lovely people! It's me, Hannah Marie. Today, I am here to talk about an important topic... SINGLEHOOD & LIVING ALONE. Yes, I went there. In case you don't follow me on Twitter (which, if not, you totally should??) earlier this summer, I moved out into the scary world of adulthood. In other words, I have an apartment. Alone. By myself. With no one around. On...

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What You ACTUALLY Need for Uni // packing list

It's nearing the end of August & Back-To-School Season is officially upon us! Most elementary/primary school through highschool/secondary schools (in my area, anyway) have started by now. Most universities, however, will begin within the next couple of weeks. It's pretty insane that it's already that time of year again, but who cares?? I never turn my nose up at another excuse to...

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