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Me and my housemates went to sit in recreation park when the weather was nice last week. The sun really makes a massive difference to my mood so I try to make the most of it whilst it’s there! It’s a lovely environment with lots of other students sitting and chatting, playing ball games, sunbathing etc.

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I rode the bus with a hollow kind of certainty. The kind that sits quietly in your chest and whispers, “Today, there will be nothing.”

The hours stretched thin. The waiting felt heavier than usual, as if it knew my doubt. In my mind, I had already rehearsed the emptiness I would feel once I entered my room: the silent table and the polite acceptance of fate. But somewhere beyond my sight, something was moving. A door I didn’t knock on opened. A message I didn’t send arrived.

Food came; from here, from there ... like scattered pieces of a puzzle I never knew was being assembled. A text from a friend, A box at the gate, A neighbor’s unexpected knock. What I feared would be my first empty iftaar became a table overflowing.

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I love to spend a couple hours planning and cooking meals with my flatmates. It’s a fun time to chat and bond and sometimes learn new skills

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One of my favourite offline moments that helps me feel calmer is going to Wollaton Park. The park is very large, with plenty of open space to walk. You can easily spend half a day just exploring it, which I find really refreshing.

Being there helps me feel more connected to nature. In particular, seeing the deer always makes me feel happier. There is something peaceful about watching them. They move freely without any pressures or responsibilities. Sometimes I reflect on how simple their lives are, with no deadlines or expectations, and that perspective helps me slow down and feel more at ease.

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I love doing jigsaws for some offline fun. It's calming and helps me get out of my head. Sometimes my housemates even join in for some house bonding! I have done about 10 so far this year!

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One of my favorite offline moments recently was cooking Iftar with my friends after a hectic day at university.

It’s my first Ramadan away from home, and I was a bit skeptical about how it would feel. But being with friends who make you feel at home really makes up for it.

We cooked the meal together and then spent the evening playing games and just talking. For a few hours, no one was really on their phones, we were just enjoying each other’s company.

During moments like these i realize how important it is to get off our phones and spend time with our loved ones.

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i love outis limbus company, glory to project moon

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outis and yisang nuis from hit game limbus company by project moon

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I love to switch off by seeing my friends and driving round my home town. Getting a matcha and blasting some Taylor swift with the windows down can’t be beaten. It’s nice to spend some time together without using phones and singing winner takes it all at the top of our voices. Nothing beats a cheeky maccies in a car park next to the lake

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As a Masters student, this time of the semester is rather stressful and filled with deadlines (sometimes multiple in the same week). Somewhere in the middle of a tightly scheduled day filled with studying, going to the gym, and doing chores, I find the time to crochet.

Sometimes it's just simple repetitive granny squares with patterns I know so well, I don't even have to count the stitches. Sometimes it's something I have never tried before and have been saving for later. Sometimes it's completely improvised! But it's always in a safe space with no background distractions- I get to be fully present in the moment and listen to the sounds of the environment around me.

It's nice to take a few moments away from thinking about your deadlines or how you're going to use your next "free time" to do something productive instead. Moving away from the fast-paced aspects of life can be equally as productive for your mind. It allows you to take a step back, relax, and come back with a new perspective on things!

(But don't procrastinate your deadlines till the night before, keeping yourself engaged with study materials keeps you familiar with the soft skills required for your degree!)

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Went for a run outside after a long day of uni work. Didn’t want to do it at first, but felt so much better during/after it. Helped me switch off much better than doom scrolling would have.

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One evening my friends and I had a mooch around David Ross Sports Village and spent some time watching each of the sports teams practice!

It was a lovely way to absorb the energy and get a sense of the strong teamwork between our star-studded teams here at Notts. There was always something interesting going on, keeping us off our phones and in the moment. My friends and I also managed to bond, sharing our commentary on the games and telling stories of some of our own sports too.

As long as you’re willing to be respectful and encouraging, I would encourage anyone to give it a try too!

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Here's to the people who are happy to have a conversation with a stranger on the train! We might not meet again, but I record each meeting in a journal. I love finding our similarities. Once I randomly encountered a fellow uon student! Wherever you are now, I hope you're doing well!

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Insects, art, nature, squirrels, and mushrooms! 🪲🎨🌳 🐿️🍄

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Insects, art, nature, squirrels, and mushrooms! 🪲🎨🌳 🐿️🍄

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I absolutely adore insects and this beautiful moth came into my room this week. I also loved visiting the castle and looking at all the exhibitions there. I love jewellery-making, painting, walking in nature and finding cool mushrooms or animals. And reading too! 📚

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I find sitting or walking by quiet lakes/parks very calming. Taking the time to smell the leaves and flowers and hear the birds reminds me what's really important. Just watching water ripple and ducks existing is beautiful to me.

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I always spend an hour or so in my evenings, scrapbooking. I take pictures from the day, or little scraps (receipts, labels, napkins) and stick them onto a page in this big brown book. I add little quotes from the day, my favourite parts and little things to remember when I look back on it. It's my way of celebrating my time at university, and also driving myself to live life to the fullest!

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I found listening to calming music while reading a book helped me relax

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Playing crystal art at home, painting, spending time with parents, dancing, singing and cooking or walking in the morning around nature. Made me feel most happiest, relaxed, refreshed and in peace and calm.