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1. Last outing with Sean at the Cat Cafe. Seriously, he's like the cat whisper. He loves kittens.

#catwhisper #kittenlove

2. Finding cool places to try with Allie who knows her milk tea and other hidden gems near the Uni.

#yummifoods #milkteatime #bubbleteabest

3. Oh, and you thought I would be stuck in a book. Gotta have my Grannysquares. I find crocheting relaxing and of course, I found time for it on these hectic days at the Uni.

#crochetmeagrannysquare #crochetlove

4. It's definitely hoodie weather in NYC. I thought I might bundle up more, but since walking around so much I feel at my best in a hoodie on the go. Yeah, keeping it casual.

#hoodieweather

5. A quote I have been keeping. I dunno if I believe it quite yet. But it feels like a quote I need to remember.

#quotetime #soulsearching

6. Allie is always full of surprises. Really, a charmer, funny and I think should be on Broadway. I find her independence dazzling. Wish I had her charisma, but I'm still taking it all in at the Uni and the City.

#bestieoncampus #broadwayboundmaybe

7. Oh, our cozy bathroom! Of course, its been my roomies who make it cozy and fun. Lov'n the shower curtain!

#showercurtianhappiness

8. Oh..this boy I know. Ollie is my campus mentor (✿◡‿◡). I dunno it hasn't been like a prince charming thing. He can be cranky sometimes. But when he smiles, oh its such a treat. I find myself watching him a lot. I am happy to hang out with him on campus. Of course, I am thankful to have the Sorority girls too. Yes, it's a nice balance of the day.

#friendsoncampus #smilesworthmorethanwords

9. Have I talked about my pillow love lately? I think not. Yes, it's building and I love it and I need it for a cozy bed. A girl needs her sleep. And I love the boho vibe.

#pillowlove #bohopillowtime.

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"Oh, I don't know about this," I must have made a face of anguish. My stomach was already topsy-turvy. I couldn't even eat. I was spending the whole day with Ollie.

"Oh..come on, it'll be fun. A whole new way to experience New York," Onni smiled as she brought me a cup of tea.

I nursed my bottom lip. "I don't know if he even likes me."

"I can tell," she informed me as if she might be a fortune teller on the sly. I just laughed. Did I have to remind her he said I was the cutest little fairy he'd ever seen? I sighed and took a sip of the lemoned tea. Yes, it really hit the spot before you know who arrived.

Naturally, he did his greetings like a modern-day Peter Pan. I thought he might throw in a little Broadway production, but before I knew it we were out in the fall freshness of the day. He grabbed my hand as if we might be in a race to the subway. Although, it felt as if we bounced in unison all the way like our own happy dance.

"It's a full day, you know," Ollie reminded me as we got on the crowded subway to go into the interworkings of the hectic city. Even on a Saturday morning, it was thick with people and we were smashed together. Honestly, it felt horrifying. My heart was in full throttle, but he held me close as if he'd protect me. I looked up at him and could see his impish smile.

"We really are a good fit you know," he told me. My eyes opened wide. What was he getting at?

Of course, the library was the first on the list. It was so old yet well-kept as the books went on and on so magically.

"Really, there is more to life than books sitting on a shelf." He pointed out the art exhibit nearby.

Yes, another freebie, but I liked it as we strolled through the old paintings and heavenly statues on display. For a moment I felt he'd taken me to a hidden room, and it felt exciting as he held my hand and lead the way.

We took in a few old bookstores nearby too. For lunch, we ended up at Central Park. He said it was the place to try so many foods.

Of course, we started with hot dogs but the falafels kicked with spice. Yes, it was a beautiful day to be in my overalls and nifty sneakers because we did so much walking. Ollie surprised me, he did know the backstreets of this busy place. Yet, he knew the peaceful side too.

"How long have you been here?" I wanted to know.

"What?" he winced with a silly grin. "Are you doing a story on me now?" He wanted to know if was reporting back to that Sean fellow. I sat down next to him on the steps there at the park wanting to take a rest. Really, I could have fallen asleep on his shoulder in the sunshine.

"Did I bring him up?" Besides, I had my phone on silent. After all, this was our day. Ollie only smiled back at me.

"Um, I guess I got here when I was a youngster," he told me.

"A youngster?" I couldn't help but give him a sun wink. "You really aren't that old, you know."

"It feels like it sometimes," he looked to the gorgeous sky as if he'd lived a tale of some kind. Of course, he grabbed my hand as if we needed to march on to someplace else. Most of the places we went he knew the folks there, like at the costume shop and the old movie theater with the fresh popcorn. We settled down for some old Stooges films. I'd never seen them before, and I don't think I would have enjoyed them if I had seen them alone. After all, he fed me popcorn.

"Would you like to come to my place?" He asked afterward. It wasn't dark yet, but it would be evening soon. Finally, I was bold and said, "Sure."

Of course, he took me to yet another old theater. "I need to get ready for the magic show."

"What?" was I dreaming?

"Just one of my jobs," he shrugged as if he needed to get ready. He showed me where to freshen up and a place to sit in the theater. Luckily, I was full of popcorn, but someone brought me a Shirley Temple. So I waited, thinking I might take a nap. Those dramatic fuchsia curtains would not open. Just as I was about to nod off, Ollie came to my seat.

"I need you," he said.

"For what?" I was stumped. Of course, there was hardly a crowd.

"To be my assistant, of course." I cringed at the thought, but he found something beautiful for me to wear. The flowers were so nostalgic.

"It'll be fine," he insisted.

"But I don't know what to do." After all, there were the caged doves. I really wasn't a bird person.

"Relax." Oh, he was so gleeful. "You just need to be on stage. I'll do the rest."

It wasn't until I was there in the spotlight of all those old people, I realized the doves were the least of my worries. Ollie was going to cut me in two.

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Writing prompt: Work life balance at uni. How do you fit studying around socialising? Where do you like to do assignments, e.g. library or in your room? What's your go to comfy study outfit? Ends 5th May

NGL I'm the biggest procrastinator of the world. Yes, part of it is that I'm waiting for inspiration to light my fire and in the end generally it's just my butt to get to the paper done. 

It's challenging to stay focused. I have probably always had a short attention span. So this means I have to take a lot of breaks. And sometimes, I lose track of time.

This means I probably bother people when I shouldn't. But it's always great to catch up with roomies and of course, get their take on studying habits too. Yes, there is an art to being alone, and its a journey getting to that place.

I used to think the library was the place to go to study like in all those wonderful Asian dramas I watch, but these days usually Ollie is there and I don't get much studying done. So it's best to find my mecca of studying in my own room. And yeah, I do that in bed and I'm in the comfiest of casual outfits.

Depending on the weather or my temperature, I could be in my cozy shorts and tank or maybe jogging pants and hoodie. Of course, I need pillows and then of course the snacks. I do my best to drink water and stay away from all the caffeine. But having an electric kettle is a plus for some mint tea if need be.

Recently, I  have been told I take my notes all wrong. I was shocked when Professor Dewey noticed my artwork after class.

"This won't do!" His harsh words didn't help matters. "Haven't you heard of the laptop?" He said I needed to type up the information and of course, less artwork.

"But," I squinted back. "The little details are there to help me to remember stuff." He shook his head like I might be a lost cause. 

"Have you ever studied the tool kit on WORLD CAT?" (the huge library database) Of course, it was news to me. Was that what everyone else was doing? Evidently so. Thankfully, he brought up the link on my laptop and reminded me what I needed to be doing.

"Biblio language is important, no matter what they say how the digital world is taking over. You'll need to know it." He left it at that as if it was my turn to make use of the information.

So I've been doing my best to stay in my room. I only have contact with my friend Sean from back home at five on a Sunday evening. I eat meals with my roomies to touch base.  And for Ollie, well, he is quite the distraction at the library. Even if he's not working he wants to hang-out as if we might make a date of it. So that's maybe a twice-a-week thing. And of course, I am staying out of social media for the most part. 

Yes, hitting the books can be stressful. There is also crochet and I do like my granny squares.