The Ravenclaw Common Room

i think the reason i love studio ghibli as much as i do is because it encompasses everything i love about life. wearing clothes that make you feel young and free that you can run and jump and climb trees in. the sense of peace that only comes from sitting on a train watching scenes move by the in windows, walking through the city at night, reading on a bench. the way there is so much grief and pain and hardship in each movie, and the world being torn apart but in spite of that, there is wholesomeness and warmth in bowls of noodles and dinner with your family and singing loudly without worrying about what your voice sounds like, and if you love someone enough it doesn’t matter that the world is falling apart around you. it’s about romanticising the little things in life, the hot mug of tea, that moment in the streetlight in the rain, the sunrise looking pretty through your little window; and it’s about the quiet, soft, warm moments you share with other people through those. those the things i cling onto in life, the small moments of joy that make life worth living.

hogwarts house aesthetic ★彡

gryffindors: they’re smart but have no common sense whatsoever, has bandaids in their backpack just in case, puppy love, messy desks, sneaker connections, nodding off in the car, denim jackets, playing in the water, believes in true love, falls in love with everyone they meet, playing the guitar by a fire, summer camp, fireflies, stains on clothings, vinyl records, lollipops, late night drives, drive-thru’s, theme diners, cherries, really awkward, loudest laugh, stubborn, wild & messy hair, walks in the park, smeared lipstick, combat boots, sunsets, fireworks, popcorn, constantly has ink stains on their hands, likes thinking of loop-holes, huge activist, laughs until they cry and reverse, love-hate relationship with siblings, stands up for their family and friend, fiery temper, really competitive, nervously playing with their fingers/ playing with their hair, messy hair, chipped nail polish, doing something for the heck of it, having the need to pet every animal they come in contact with, uses pickup lines on their friends but never dare to use them on their own crush, a cram studier, dyes/cut their own hair, doing something they’re told not to, first one to admit their wrong or too stubborn to admit their wrong; there’s no in-between, really likes cheesy romantic comedies, considers friends as family, friendship bracelets, really loyal, would wake up 3am to break their friends out of jail, lipsync their favorite musical while dramatically failing their hands, toothy smiles at random people, striking up conversation with everyone around them, really antsy and fidgety, find it hard to sleep at night, likes hearing people laughing at something they said, blisters on the palm of their hands or on the flat of their foot, bruises and scabs are sprinkled onto their bodies, gets really excited when the blow a bubble, raspy breathing, sweating hard, talking over their friends, got kicked out of a store with their friends

ravenclaw: hair tied up, trench coats, fogged glasses, movie geeks, likes to try new things, watches conspiracy theories until sunrise, thrift stores, coffee stained on papers, addicted to caffeine, artistic/creative, draped in their fluffy blanket while watching their favorite crime shows, believes in astrology signs, sarcastic remarks, dreamy & dazed, road trips at night, sneaks out to watch the stars, likes the sound of rain, adds up the prices of the items they’re going to be and checks the amount of money they have, really good at bargaining, makes friends with people that have the same interest, does further research on a movie/song/any interesting subject, creative ways of cussing, can either be messy or neat, has a movie list but never end up watching them, procrastinates more than they admit, ponders about the meaning of the dream they had the other night, don’t know if they’re laughing or crying, breakdowns before, during, and after the test, rambles a lot but no one really minds, has the most random facts, stays updated on world news/gossip, gets lost in a bookstore/ library, pretends they’re in a music video, round glasses, pastries, constellations, likes observing others, to-do lists, neon sign, likes the sound of leaves crunching

hufflepuff: paint smeared onto hands, legs, & clothing, flower picking, mum’s friend, early bird, hair in braids, oversized hoodies, memorized their orders at their local cafe, names every thing they come in contact with, volunteers, has a diary, studies really hard, really good secret keepers, like to open their window, dance barefoot in a flower field, having a lot of accessories, hand-made presents for their friends, remembers important dates and times, has a favorite candy/snack that they always get, cooks their childhood food when homesick, has emotional attachments with all of their belongings, being neutral when their friends fight, reread their favorite books, has a playlist for every mood/events, no one really understands how loud they are, has a pinterest board that basically maps out their entire life, sugar rush, dragging their friends to dance with them, really good at avoiding confrontations, has a huge admiration for someone that had influenced them to be who they are, had gotten sunburnt at one point in their life, buys holiday theme candies, gift shops, has a box filled with photos, buys the things that they like with their own money, heart-shaped glasses, has a little garden that they guard with their life, strawberry picking, annual pass for their favorite amusement park, makes their own signature drink, pressed flowers

slytherin: yelling out frustration, happiness, sadness, or nervousness, has a fear of failing, separate folders for memes, standing in the rain, nails digging into their palm, leaving marks, silver rings, dyes their hair a bright color in the bathroom at 4 am, tons of mid-life crisis, raised eyebrows, deep sighs and lots of facepalming, gives it their all, dramatic, teary eyes as they hold back their tears, rebellious streaks, smirks, cold air, the end of fall and the beginning of winter, music blocking out the world, overlapped talking, bustling streets, blowing air onto the car window and drawing hearts, raindrop races, has a reptile for a pet, calls people out for their crap, has a small hidden tattoo somewhere, traditions are important, silent movies, berets, silk night gowns, diamonds, pencil skirts, ripped jeans, unrequited love, fighting with friends then making up while crying, has a strategy when doing homework, stays in a pack of really close friends, rose water, crystal ball & tarot cards, bangs, designer bags, sparkling water, waterfall, has a mini notebook in their backpack, has a really nice vocabulary, museums, greek mythology, has a simple minimalistic lifestyle, amazing poems, secrets, the smell of smoke, thunder storm, cracked sidewalks, lamp posts, chokers

dark and gloomy clouds, the quiet before storm, smell of the air right before the first drops fall, open window, cozy unmade bed with bedsheets smelling of cuddles and warmth, soft whispers of ‘i love yous’ and kisses lost in your hair

Hufflepuff: *trying to study*

Ravenclaw: *zooming across the floor by sliding in their socks*

Hufflepuff: Raven, why aren’t you studying for the test tomorrow?

Ravenclaw: *skidding* theRE’S A TEST TOMORROW??? *crashes into a bookcase*

Mary Oliver, ‘north country’

Century

15th

16th

17th

18th

19th

20th

Art movement

academic art

art nouveau

baroque

classicism

cubism

dadaism

expressionism

fauvism

impressionism

neo-classicism

post-impressionism

pre-raphaelism

primitivism

realism

renaissance

rococo

romanticism

surrealism

symbolism

ukiyo-e

Continent

asia

europe

latin america

middle east

oceania

us & canada

Themes and motifs

animals

architecture

biblical figures

fantasy

greek myth

historical figures

interiors

landscapes

literary characters

mythology

nature

norse myth

portraits

roman myth

society/people

the moon

the sea/ocean

the sky

urban/cityscapes

war

Genre

abstract

animal painting

cityscape

genre painting

history painting

landscape

portrait

seascape

self-portrait

still life

[Playing Scrabble]

Zeus: I will put my "A" down to make "A".

Dionysus: I will add to your "A" to make "AT".

Demeter: I will add onto your "AT" to make "RAT".

Athena: And I will add on to your "RAT" to make "BIOSTRATIGRAPHIC".

Zeus: *flips table*

I want soft things. Soft things that are the same time dark. Like victorian dark, not morbid dark. I want to recieve mail. I want to wear soft socks. I want to live and work in a library all day. I want to know a library like the back of my hand. I want to be left alone but I also want to be noticed. I want to cram books in a bookshelf that cannot take more. Then because the bookshelf is full, I want to line books by the bed. Then the study table. Then the window. I want to walk in the mornings across mossy dewy cemeteries. I want my bag to be heavy with books. And a diary with messy writing. I want to press leaves between pages and find them years later. I want to wear flannel. And soft sweaters. I want to visit art galleries, museums. Antique stores. I want to fill my apartment with wooden furniture. I want plants. I want tea in the evening in my balcony as the sun sets and the city turns pink. I want to stand in the sun, taking in the morning light.

Christian scientist character who’s asked why he believes in God and says ‘I believe in what I can see’ and then gives an alphabetized list of all the miracles he’s seen