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Interested in finding out more about anarchism and anarchist ideas?
Come along to the Manchester & Salford Anarchist Bookfair 2018 which will be taking place at Partisan, 19 Cheetham Hill Road, M4 4FY on Saturday 1st December from 11am until 6pm.
Interested in finding out more about anarchism and anarchist ideas?
Come along to the Manchester & Salford Anarchist Bookfair 2018 which will be taking place at Partisan, 19 Cheetham Hill Road, M4 4FY on Saturday 1st December from 11am until 6pm.
On November 30 and December 1, the 2018 G20 summit will bring together the rulers of the 20 most powerful nations for a meeting in Buenos Aires, Argentina. In the third installment of our coverage of the 2018 G20 summit, our international correspondents describe the unprecedentedly massive security operation that is accompanying this summit, the international protest mobilization, and police violence against the poor population in the periphery.
The government announced on Monday, November 19 that it will be tightening border controls, focusing on the border triangle with Uruguay and Brazil as well as the international airport. They claimed to have "extensive international lists" and that they "will strictly prevent the entry of radical G20 protesters." In case friends and activists are detained at the airport, the Protest Alliance has set up a round-the-clock legal emergency service.
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Unite Community have finally started confirming some of the details for their upcoming day of action against Universal Credit. Obviously, this is all pretty inadequate, especially the late notice, since these events would be a lot more powerful if they were properly promoted at jobcentres and managed to attract claimants from outside the usual activist circles, which is unlikely at this kind of timescale; but any kind of resistance around social issues like Universal Credit is better than just passively watching the latest developments in the Brexit soap opera. If you're interested in helping plan serious resistance around welfare reform, it might be worth going along and seeing if anyone there might be up for organising something more concerted than just a badly-promoted day of action once or twice a year.
And as a quick reminder, other stuff coming up this week includes:
Thursday 29th: Electricians' meeting in London
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We're enormously happy to say that the launch meeting for London Kurdistan Solidarity (of which this is the email address) will be next Friday, the 30th of November, at LARC in Whitechapel. The meeting will have a discussion of the Kurdish Freedom Movement's past and present, and the new group's basic aims and principles, before a social where we can get to know each other better. The Facebook event is below, and send us any emails here if you've further questions.
Hope to see you there!
A few days ago, we wrote this piece about proposals from Thurrock Council to refurbish their civic centre in New Road, Grays: Never mind us plebs, just build yourselves some shiny new offices! Since then, the proposals were subjected to questioning on Tuesday 20.11 by the council's Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee: Officers defend plans for £200,000 plus 'grand entrance' to council offices. The plans will now go to the council's cabinet who will decide if the project can move to the next stage which will be a public consultation.
Take a really close, careful look at the report in the Thurrock Independent because it's actually quite revealing. It really does sound like the council officers had to put in a lot of work to convince the scrutiny committee that this scheme was needed. You could be forgiven for thinking that they may have their work cut out convincing the…
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It is the broker who can set your account leverage. If a company, investment or property is termed as "highly leveraged" it means that it has a greater proportion of debt than equity. Many of them even trade through the bank accounts that are not usually leveraged: Forex Trading through a Bank Account. Stock market leverage includes trading stocks with only a small amount of trading capital. Both retail and professional status come with their own unique benefits and trade-offs, so it's a good idea to investigate them fully before trading. Lets say you have a USD live trading account with a broker. . This is why many traders decide to employ gearing, also known as financial leverage, in their trading - so that the size of the trading position and profits could be higher. Now as we have understood the definition and a practical example of leverage, let's take a more detailed look at its application, and find out what the best possible level of gearing in FX trading. Therefore, when EUR/USD rate is for example.2400, then you will have to pay.24 to buy one EUR against USD or to buy one EUR/USD. This allows traders to magnify the amount of profits earned.
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When your account has a greater leverage, you will need smaller required margin. What is Financial Leverage? Usually such a person would be aiming to what is leverage in forex terms employ high, or in some cases, the highest possible leverage to assure the largest profit is realised, while trading small market fluctuations. But the fact.99 or Id better to say 100 of those who open a 100 account with such a high leverage, will wipe out their accounts very easily. Positional traders often trade with low leverage or none at all. It is of course important to state that a trader can lose the funds as quickly as it is possible to gain them. MetaTrader 4 is equal to 100,000 currency units. To give you a better overview, scalpers and breakout traders try to use as high a leverage as possible, as they usually look for quick trades. The trader can actually request their orders of 500 times the size of his deposit to be filled. It can lead to the potentially larger profit amounts. You can refer to the above example again. Enter your email address and check your inbox now). What is the best forex leveraging in this case?
For example they add 50 to your account if you open a 100 account with them. They care about making more money out of your losses: Forex Leverage Is Not Your Friend. There are more chances of getting the what is leverage in forex terms larger profit but the risks are increasing too. But its quite often that for the small deposits the large leverage is offered and for the large deposits the small one are offered. Thats why the leverage is used, with its help you can trade a large amount of funds. When there is no leverage, you can lose money when the market goes against you for 1000s of pips, but your account wont get blown. It looks like a nice feature that is offered for free.


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It was such a great joy to plan dear Ser Jin & Ching-I's wedding. The sweet and pretty girl from Taiwan meets the loving and doting guy from Singapore. It was a match made in heaven! The stars aligned and everything came together seamlessly at their wedding in the Fullerton Hotel.
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Nativist ideology is filled with falsehoods, half-truths, and distortions. From the impact of immigrants on the economy to the pace of their integration into U.S. society, the nativist creed more often than not gets it wrong. For example, consider the current chairman of the Senate's immigration subcommittee, Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-AL). In an opinion piece in the Washington Post, titled "America needs to curb immigration flows," Sen. Sessions displays four fundamental misunderstandings of the economic and social dynamics of immigration to this country: -Categories:
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Are you interested in visiting a trained anxiety acupuncturist in Emerson NJ? Call or stop by Bergen County Acupuncture & Wellness. Acupuncture is a medicinal practice that has been used widely for thousands of years. But with western treatments overtaking the medical field, acupuncture has gone somewhat by the wayside. An increasing number of individuals have been rediscovering the healing potential of acupuncture for a wide range of different conditions and ailments in recent years, however. Acupuncture tends to be much less invasive than western medicine, and often just as effective. Acupuncture has been proven effective for both physical conditions such as long term pain, and for emotional and mental issues such as addiction and depression. When it comes to taking steps towards improved health, there's never a better time. When you are ready to give lower back pain acupuncture in Emerson NJ a try, Bergen County Acupuncture is the ideal way of getting started.
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Georgia Tech has released the draft of its strategic plan document for community feedback and is accepting applications for working groups.
The Kendeda Building goes beyond sustainability to be a regenerative building that gives back more than it takes from the environment.
Representatives from leading world universities — including Georgia Tech — will convene today at Rutgers University – Newark to participate in the University Global Compact (UGC)'s 17 Rooms-U, hosted in partnership with the United Nations,
Research released by a team at Georgia Institute of Technology looked into the impact of government policies put in place to reduce the amount of electronics waste filling up landfills.
As the completion date of The Kendeda Building for Innovative Sustainable Design nears, Georgia Tech students, faculty, and staff are invited to host their lecture, meeting, or event in one of the most sustainable buildings in the Southeast.
Georgia Tech's transformation of its physical space helps create healthy spaces that give back to the environment and the campus community.
In January, as 13 new trees were being planted in Tech's triangle green space in the center of campus, the Institute also celebrated 11 consecutive years of earning its Tree Campus USA Certification.
The students from LMC 3308: Environmentalism and Ecocriticism are memorializing a fallen tree in an exhibit at Clough Commons.
The Marshall Sherfield Fellowship offers one engineer or scientist from the United States the chance to do postdoctoral research in the United Kingdom for up to two years.
This fall, Georgia Tech ranked No. 43 in The Princeton Review's Top 50 Green Colleges and was also featured in the 2018 edition of The Princeton Review Guide to 399 Green Colleges.


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Chronic Cough - Fiona Horwood
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Tuesday, March 28, 2017
Dr Fiona Horwood talks about the management of chronic cough in primary care. Fiona is clinical head of general medicine and a respiratory physician at Counties Manukau DHB. Fiona overviews the basics of the cough mechanism and its various causes as well as when to seek further tests/interventions.
- mechanics of cough
- three common causes post nasal drip, gastroesophageal reflux, and asthma
- when does an acute cough become chronic?
- timescales in adults and children
- key points to cover when taking history
- how long does it take a cough to resolve when someone stops smoking or if someone comes off their ACE inhibitor?
- common cause of chronic cough
- less common causes of chronic cough
- what investigations would be useful in a primary care setting?
- Upper airways cough syndrome
- when to refer to secondary care?
- chronic refractory cough… how do we improve a person's quality of life?
- is there an evidence base for using antitussives?
- what is speech pathology and does it work?
- take home messages.
Clinician Resources
- Starship Clinical Guidelines: Cough 2008
- An update on adult asthma. Goodfellow Webinar 2017
- Cough in children. BPAC 2010
- Local Health Pathways
Patient Resources
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It's that time of year! Happy Holidays are just around the corner! Matthews HELP Center strives to assist every member of the family during crisis
We are excited to share that we will host a shopping experience for families this year that both empowers and teaches them. Our social work team has the privilege of meeting with neighbors to complete budgets, provide guidance on adjustments that can be made and so much more. As a result of this meeting, neighbors can qualify to shop in our Holiday Store. We provide an easy shopping experience with a voucher, an opportunity to budget for these expenses resulting in gifts for their children.
Matthews Help Center will be accepting donations of various, toys, stocking stuffers, gift cards and other items, for ages 0 to 18. All of your donated items will be made available to qualified clients. Because we want to be good stewards of your donations we will sell donated items that are not selected by clients. The proceeds will be used to pay for food, shelter, clothing and transportation for other qualified clients in crisis. This way all donations will make a difference in our community!
Please let us know by December 8th if you would like to participate and we will send a suggested gift guide and drop off date for toy donations. Phone: (704) 847-8383 x 298
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Miss World Organization: Beauty With A Purpose
Miss World 2010 Coronation Night
The President of the Miss World Organization, Julia Morley, coined the phrase 'Beauty With A Purpose' more than 35 years ago and since then more than $400 million USD have been raised in its name in support of children's charities across the globe, bringing help and hope to hundreds of thousands in need.
Among the many recipients of this outstanding fund-generating activity has been the Nelson Mandela Trust, Canada's Cops For Cancer, Variety Clubs International, Operation Hunger, and the SOS Children's Villages which cares for orphaned and abandoned children in 132 countries.
Today, Beauty with a Purpose is also the name of a special annual award programme that singles out and recognises the Miss World contestant who is shown, through charitable works, to have made a real difference to people in need in her homeland.
Charity work is integral to the Miss World ethos and part of the brief to contenders in each country is that they volunteer their time or fundraise for charity.
All of the money raised goes to the nominated cause and the entrants' records are credited with details of their personal contribution. Their hard work, dedication and above all, results, are what puts them in the running for the Beauty with a Purpose award. Beauty with a Purpose is staged as part of the festivities just prior to the pageant itself and since 2005 the winner has automatically been awarded a place in the Miss World semi finals.
Without question, it is the enduring popularity of the Miss World pageant that has helped spread the word and encouraged young women to get involved as part of their bid for the title in activities that really can only make the world a better place.
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With this new post, we would like to invite you all to take a peek on the website of Times of Beauty.
Where [WIB] Willemstad International Beauties gets its first international coverage by Mr. Toledo.
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Founded in March 2008, The Times of Beauty (former World of Misses) offers annual and exclusive coverage of the Miss World and Mister World international festivals with news of the national preliminaries and profiles of the national representatives.
WIB by this post announces that Times of Beauty will officially be the first international website to receive updates and developments of our pageants and beauties. Getting all the premiere of this new organization.
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On September 5, 2009 the website began to cover the pageant in English.
Since the very beginning Times of Beauty became the leading source of Miss World information by bringing you exclusive news of the pageant and its national preliminaries. Now, the website also covers the Miss Universe pageant.
The director is a long time collaborator at GlobalBeauties.com, right now he's also a judge of the search to name Global Beauties' Most Beautiful Miss Universe .
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Bali is set to be the destination for beautiful and intelligent contestants of the Miss World pageant in 2014.
Bali is an island and a province in Indonesia located in the westernmost end of the Lesser Sunda Islands, lying between Java to the west and Lombok to the east. It is one of the country's 33 provinces with the provincial capital at Denpasar towards the south of the island.
Bali Governor Made Mangku Pastika said the event's organizers have confirmed that Bali would host the prestigious beauty contest.
According to Pastika, Bali's epic natural beauty and rich culture were deciding factors in it being selected for such a prestigious international event.
"This will ensure Bali is even better known around the world," he said to the Jakarta Globe.
He also said that after the release of Eat, Pray, Love, a major Hollywood film, Bali had been nicknamed the "island of love".
He also said that tourists seeking intimacy should make Bali their destination.
"For those who have been married for a number of years and want to reinvigorate their love, or for who have not married and want to be intimate, Bali is the best place."
Pastika added that new infrastructure was coming, which included a bigger airport and better roads.
Indonesia will host the Miss World competition in 2014. The news was broken by Bali Governor Made Mangku Pastika during a speech to open the 61st World Real Estate Congress (FIABCI) at Hotel Grand Hyatt Nusa Dua, Bali on Thursday.
"In 2014 the Miss World contest is going to be held in Bali," Pastika said.
According to Pastika, the resort island will also a host a number of other international events such as the 2011 ASEAN Summit and the 2013 APEC Conference.
Pastika used the opportunity to promote tourism in Bali by saying Bali had already gained another nickname.
"Bali is known as the Island of Gods and Island of Peace and Democracy, now Bali is the island of Love. Julia Roberts, in the movie Eat, Pray and Love found true love in Bali," he said.
Pastika's persistence in promoting Bali earned him praise from Vice President Boediono.
"If you need a marketing director, Pak Governor is the right man. He has the knack for marketing," Boediono said.
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Could Tobago be the host country for Miss World 2011?
During the last few weeks Julia Morley, Chairman and CEO of Miss World Limited has been visiting the short listed countries that have been bidding to host the Miss World 2011 final. The Miss World website missworld.com has seen a large increase in activity as the announcement of the winning bid draws near.
As the final submissions are made by the candidate cities, thousands of additional online visitors have been following Julia Morley and the Miss World team, trying to guess which country will host a record 120 nations for the most famous beauty festival, in the world.
In the past few weeks, Tobago and its sister isle Trinidad in February have become suprise front runners for hosting 2011 Miss World Final, after Julia Morley met with Tobago's Chief Secretary Orville London and the Minister for Development, Mrs.Vernella Alleyne-Toppin. The visit so impressed Mrs Morley that she told the Chief Secretary that she was confident in Tobago's capability to stage a world class final. If the event is held in Tobago, it is expected to bring a massive economic boost to the region and open the door for other premier world events to be staged on this Island paradise.
Meanwhile the Miss World team is visiting the other candidate countries for the final time.
Will the Island of Tobago be able to hold off the bids from its much bigger rivals in South East Asia, including China, Kazakhstan, Malaysia and Philippines. That answer will soon be revealed!
If they do so, Tobago will, make history in becoming the first country of the Caribbean or Latin America, to win the bid to stage the Miss World Festival!
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July 14 – 16, 2017 3 days
I was in Portland this weekend for a friend's "bachelorette party". Quotes because this wasn't a traditional bachelorette party at all (ask me why). We spent three days in the city, mostly exploring the food scene and urban landscape. This was my second trip to Portland, and this time I could strongly feel the laid-back vibe the city has. People really love their lunches and dinners and leisurely coffees and local markets. This is a great contrast from San Francisco. That said, Portland is also strange because I got the sense that it misses a lot of the cultural density found in San Francisco. Either way, it's a good place to visit for a weekend and have a good time.
Since this was a trip I took for personal reasons, most of its value for me derives from the company and conversations. The following contains highlights that would serve anyone looking to spend a weekend in the city.
Most of us arrived on Friday morning. After lunch, we checked into our AirBnb in the King neighborhood of northeast Portland. This is a generally nice area with several fancy shops and restaurants within walking distance. Part of the group went to Multnomah Falls, but I didn't join given it was a Friday, and a work day for me.
¿Por Qué No? - Taqueria with delicious tacos and tamales. The margaritas were good and large too, and readily got us tipsy in minutes.
Cheese & Crack Snack Shop – I've never been a fan of cheese plates, but this place changed my opinion. Their offerings also looked very pretty.
Lechon – We treated our friend to a fancy dinner at Lechon, which is a tapas place and Latin American restaurant. While I question the authenticity of the Latin American part of the description, the food was extremely good, as were the cocktails. The price was ridiculously low which was a pleasant surprise.
It appears as if the people of Portland (affluent ones anyway) love their brunch. Most good brunch places can have waits anywhere from a few minutes to over ninety. Part of our day was made extra pleasant by magic candy, as we ate a lot of food, and then retired early to our AirBnb to watch videos and play card games.
Hunnymilk – We had to wait for our brunch here, but not too long. The food was good and the portions large, though their coffee and tea could be better. We also find a bucket of crayons and some paper to color while we waited for our order to arrive.
Portland Saturday Market – A good stop to shop for gifts and maybe street food. I heard there's a famous farmers market too on Saturdays, but we didn't go there.
Portland Japanese Garden – I was pleasantly surprised by the beauty and greenery here. It was also probably the only Japanese garden I've been to that's built on a hillside, which adds to the charm.
Tidbit Food Farm and Garden – Collection of fancy food trucks in an outdoor setting. Most of what we ate here was good.
Bollywood Theater – I don't know how I feel about Indian food places that try extra hard to appear authentic but don't employ a single brown person. The food here tasted good while we had endlessly funny conversations among the "Horn OK Please" plates and extra orders of chai.
Salt & Straw – Good ice cream with an awfully long line. We skipped the line by buying a pint instead, and they were kind enough to sell us a cone separately.
This was supposed to be a more relaxed day after the previous intense one. We checked out of our AirBnb and headed to the city for some leisurely exploration.
Courier Coffee – Have I mentioned how much coffee is liked in Portland?
Powell's City of Books – It'll probably take at least five visits to cover the entirety of this bookstore. I found some good books on poetry and theater here. Their collection is impressively complete, from mainstream bestsellers to more obscure literature, and rigorous cataloging for easy search.
Pok Pok – Such good food, I swear. I am going to get their vegetarian noodle soup and drinking vinegars every single time I visit Portland.
We didn't try to use public transport, but I'm willing to guess it isn't very good in Portland. Most of our getting around was done via walking or ride sharing services. We also got perfect weather for our entire stay, which is always lucky when you're in the Pacific Northwest. As a result, we got a clear view of Mt. Hood and Mt. St. Helens on our way to the airport on the last day.
Portland does have much more to offer, including breweries and outdoor activities which we skipped during this trip. I am going back there next month to see the solar eclipse, so there will be an opportunity to do other things.- nRT


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- Basic Powers: To attract goodwill and new social contacts.
- Pronunciation: "mawn-nawz"
Mann helps in knowing oneself. It can therefore be used in mediation, to increase dreaming, or to enhance the truth of dreams. It can be used in conjunction with other runes to personalize matters or magick for (or on) a particular individual. It is also useful for cleansing oneself, a ritual which makes the afterlife more pleasant.
In Odin's poem of runes, the second is one that must be learned by anyone who hopes to be a healer. Without knowing the patient, no healing is possible.
Mannaz is the symbol of mankind as a whole and is often used when assistance from others is needed. It also symbolizes the powers of the rational mind. To gain the assistance of others. Increase in memory and mental powers.
Realization of the divine structure in mankind. Increase in intelligence, memory, and mental powers generally. Balancing the "poles of personality". Unlocking the mind's eye.
The Chant
mannaz mannaz mannaz
m m m a a a a a a n n n
mu ma mi me mo
mun man min men mon
um am im em om
mon men min man mun
m m m a a a a a a n n n
m m m m m m m m m
It can be used in conjunction with the symbol, or chanted while visualizing the symbol. The symbol can be etched into a candle while intoning the chant, and then, as the candle burns, the spell is released and sent.
The Statement of Intent:
Be happy in life.
Bring happiness to your friends
and relations.
Yet be aware that death is always waiting.
This is a modern version of the "Rune Poem" that defines this particular rune. It can be used in combination with the chant, and while creating a talisman or spell that uses the power of this rune.
- Howard, Understanding Runes
- Thorsson, Futhark
- Peschel, A Practical Guide to the Runes
- Cooper, Esoteric Rune Magic
- Image from Deep Earth Arts
- Ruler: Sun, Solar Deities
- Type: Tree resin
- Magickal Form: Beads, Tears
- Magical properties: Inspiration, Attraction, Invocation, Happiness, Celebration, Contact with astral planes and Exorcism.
- Burn for: Protection, Cleansing, Purification, To promote spirituality, To purify quartz crystals and other stones before use in magic.
Copal is a resin from a tree that is indigenous to Mexico, Guatamala and elsewhere in Central America. It is particularly identified with the aromatic resins used by the cultures of pre-Columbian Mesoamerica as ceremonially burned incense.
Copal is burned on a charcoal tablet, to enhance consecration, spell craft, exorcisms and banishings. It can also be powdered and added to other herbs to focus their energies and lend power. You can also get Copal incense, which is powdered copal in stick form.
Copal is still used by a number of indigenous peoples of Mexico and Central America as an incense and during sweat lodge ceremonies.
About Copal:
Copal is a natural tree resin that is between two states—it is neither a hardened resin nor sap. Copal resin comes from trees in the Buresa family, which is considered a medicinal tree to the Mayas in southern Mexico.
Several species of Central American trees produce resins known as Copal. In Mexico, a species of pitchy pine, Pinus pseudostrobus, is sometimes called Copal, but in Guatemala today (and historically among the ancient Maya) Copal is a resin from plants in the same Burseraceae family as Middle-Eastern Frankincense and Myrrh. These medicinal trees are traditionally used for clearing the body of diseases and also to keep mosquitos away.
Since ancient times, Copal incense has been considered sacred to the people of Mexico, as well as South and Central America. It goes as far back to the Mayan and Aztec cultures. Mass amounts of Copal resin were burned atop the Aztec and Mayan pyramids as offerings to the gods and deities. In the Mayan ruins, Copal was discovered in the burial grounds, proving its spiritual significance.
Copal Varieties and Variations:
Several varieties of Copal are recognized in historic and modern markets in Central and North America, partly based on what plant the resin came from, but also on the harvesting and processing method used.
- Golden Copal resembles Frankincense, being pale-colored, granular, and lightly fragranced.
- Black Copal is dark, heavily-scented and similar to Myrrh.
- White Copal is the more expensive version, also known as Moon Copal.
Wild Copal, also called gum or stone Copal, exudes naturally as a result of invasive insect attacks through the bark of the tree, as greyish drops which serve to plug the holes. Harvesters use a curved knife to cut or scrape the fresh drops off the bark, which are combined into a soft round glob. Other layers of gum are added on until the desired shape and size is achieved. The external layer is then smoothed or polished and subjected to heat to enhance the adhesive properties and consolidate the mass.
The favored type of Copal is white Copal (Copal blanco or "the saint", "penca" or agave leaf Copal), and it is obtained by making diagonal cuts through the bark into the trunk or branches of a tree. The milky sap flows along the channel of the cuts down the tree to a container (an agave or aloe leaf or a gourd) placed at the foot. The sap hardens in the shape of its container and brought to market without further processing.
According to Hispanic records, this form of the resin was used as an Aztec tribute, and pochteca traders transported from the outlying subject provinces to Tenochtitlan. Every 80 days, so it was said, 8,000 packages of wild Copal wrapped in maize leaves and 400 baskets of white Copal in bars were brought into Tenochtitlan as part of a tribute payment.
Copal oro (gold Copal) is resin which is obtained by the complete removal of the bark of a tree; and Copal negro (black Copal) is said to be obtained from beating the bark.
Black Copal is favored by rural people for their worship services and is usually sold in the form of substantial disks or balls which are burned on a bed of charcoal.
Copal often has inclusions and is sometimes sold as "young amber." Sometimes insects will become trapped within the resin, just as they sometimes are found in amber. Copal is easily distinguished from genuine amber by its lighter citrine color, and its surface will become tacky with the application of a drop of acetone.
Magickal Uses:
Copal is popular in magical, healing and spiritual uses. It makes a great meditation incense and increases psychic insight. Inhaling its aroma is said to enhance the powers of clairvoyance. It is also used to provide systematic oracles.
- Divination spells that use Copal can be found here: Divination
Copal is added to many love, exorcism and purification incenses. It's an important ingredient in many rituals. A piece of Copal can represent the heart in poppets. Many churches use this incense before their ceremonies.
Copal, is a "holy incense," and can be can used for consecration and anointing of pentacles, athames, wands, etc. by passing these objects through its smoke. It can be burned when one is seeking "divine favors". Like most resins, Copal is burned or smoldered as an incense during spellwork and/or rituals and needs to be burned on charcoal tablets or discs.
Copal makes for an excellent smudge and is commonly used in sweat lodge ceremonial gatherings. This is a wonderful resin to work with and for creating a mellow, magickal atmosphere to work in.
- A recipe for a Copal Ritual Wash can be found here: Magickal Apothecary
Burn this incense for purification and to contact the spirits of the dead. Mexican churches burn Copal on the Day of the Dead to help the souls of the deceased reconnect with their loved ones on the earth plane.
In its native Guatemala, Copal is a holy incense burned when seeking divine favor. Saint statues and other sacred items are blessed by smoking them in Copal. Passing seed corn through the smoke from Copal that was dressed in sacrificial blood before being burned is said to increase its viability and productivity.
Copal is used by the Maya to induce trances and in rites of divination, such as one where fourteen grains of corn are passed through the smoke, then cast on the ground, and the patterns they make are read to foretell the future.
In the US, Christians recite the 23rd Psalm while burning Copal or speak aloud their gratitude for blessings received.
Copal may also be used to draw attention from the opposite sex.
- Carry a piece of Copal in your pocket or in a charm bag especially when the opportunity to meet someone arises.
- Make a "path of seduction" by sprinkling Copal powder to create an aura of romance.
Grind a lump of Copal into powder using a mortar and pestle, visualizing your desires coming true while you're grinding. Then either burn the powder, or carry the powder with you inside a locket worn around your neck.
It can be used to ward off negative energy by placing small pieces of Copal in with your crystals and then kept in a special place of your choice or wearing around your neck as a magickal sachet. A "sachet of protection" can be made with a combination of Copal, Frankincense, and Myrrh.
It is said that the familiar scent of White Copal helps the souls find their way back during their annual visit home, which is why this resin often burned during spirit workings and Beltane and Samhain rituals. For purification, spirit and ancestral workings, White Copal also is used to induce concentration and mental clarity. A beautiful resin to bring about peace and happiness.
Copal incense is a wonderful energy tool to use during your meditations. It is linked with the crown chakra, deepening your awareness and encouraging pure thoughts during meditation. Copal also helps to strengthen the auric body, removing all energy blockages. It is particularly useful in times of stress or even for alleviating feelings of depression, because it helps you to shift your mindset.
The burning of Copal is believed to call upon the God Tlaloc and the goddess Chalchiuhtlicue. Both of these dieties were associated with fertility and creation. You can light Copal incense as an offering to this God and Goddess, if you feel connected to their energy. Lighting the incense in their honor will invite them into your space and allow you to tap into the power of creation.
The Metaphysical Properties of Copal:
"Real" amber is millions of years old; but there is also another form of amber, young amber. Copal is a very young form of amber. Real amber is wonderful, but it does have that huge age behind it, experience and wisdom which makes it a little difficult to deal with for beginners, and a lot more expensive on your pocket.
Copal, on the other hand, is YOUNG, and that is the operative word and importance of using Copal in magic charms and potions.
It is still far more alive in many ways, far closer to our own states of being as it is on its road into the many millions of years that are its future. Copal offers a bridge between us now, and the infinity of time where our souls reside.
The young Copal is friendlier, lighter and brighter; and together with the absolute healing/protection of all resin and amber, this YOUTH is what reacts with the energy system of a human being and brings re-charging as well as that expectation of eternal life at the same time.
Copal unites the energizing force of the sun with the grounding, transmutive properties of earth. A powerful yet gentle healer and cleanser, Copal draws out and transmutes negative energy of all kinds on all levels. Copal aids in physical self-healing, emotional healing of depression, and environmental clearing.
Created out of tree blood, its very life force, the material trees use to heal themselves, Copal is a healing treasure. It heals physically, emotionally, and environmentally, clearing and cleansing all negativity and illness that exists around it. It is a powerful yet gentle healer, drawing out negative energy and bringing positivity. This gem dispels disease, revitalizing tissue and encouraging physical regeneration.
Copal opens and cleanses all of the chakras. Highly protective, Copal also aids in the manifestation of ideas to reality. The life force trapped within Copal promotes fertility, and its protective and environmental clearing properties make it a good stone to use to prepare a healing or birthing room.
Copal strengthens the Meridians, and helps to keep us grounded so that we can speak from the heart. It also strengthens our control over our minds. Use Copal with the Solar Plexus Chakra to increase confidence, mental clarity, and creative self expression. A chunk of Copal is perfect for your pocket or for selected energy work.
With the life force of eras long past, Copal links the everyday self to the higher spiritual reality. It aids in manifestation, its electromagnetic properties attracting what it is you focus on. Use pieces of Copal in your manifestation grids or rituals.
Copal for Purification:
Copal incense is completely natural incense that is used to purify the energy of spaces, places and objects. It has a clean, light, woody scent that could be compared to pine or turpentine. One of the best Copal uses is burning it to clear away all the negative energy and make positive changes. It brings a very positive and loving energy that will fill your home with peaceful energies.
Try one of these cleansing methods:
- To cleanse your healing crystal jewelry
Hold the piece and allow it to fully submerge in the smoke. You may notice the jewelry moving in a circle or back and forth. Keep it in the smoke until all movement stops.
- For cleaning crystals:
If you're using Copal incense for cleaning crystals, hold the crystal in the smoke for a few seconds, rotating it so the smoke bathes all sides of the crystal.
- For clearing spaces:
To cleanse a space, allow the Copal incense to fill the room. If you have a feather fan, encourage the smoke to rise into the corners of the room.
A ghost apple is a very rare phenomenon that happens when freezing rain coats old and rotting apples and creates a solid icy shell around them. Because apples have a lower freezing point than water, the apples that are inside the thick icy shell melt before their icy shell. When gently shaken, these mushy apples slip out of their icy shell and leave the "ghost."
For this to happen, it requires extreme changes in temperature, freezing rain, an abrupt warm up. All of which have to happen in just the right amounts and for the optimum amounts of time.
Because they are so rare, and so interesting, it follows that a Ghost Apple would make for a very effective magickal ingredient. If you happen to be lucky enough to find a ghost apple, or if you are able to figure out how to make one, here are some ideas for ways to use them in magick.
- Because apples are representative of love, a rotten apple represents a toxic relationship, or individual.
- The icy shell around the apple speaks of the walls you build to protect yourself.
Sometimes, that icy shell might represent an attempt to protect and shield a relationship that is unhealthy and unhappy. The icy shell might also represent walls that you have created around inner hurts and trauma. Walls that keep the world out, and may indicate a feeling of being frozen.
- The empty shell of ice shows that the relationship is ended, the toxic person is gone, but the trauma remains.
Often when a difficult or toxic relationship is ended, it leaves you with an inability to open up, or allow yourself to feel vulnerable again.
A spell for using a Ghost Apple to open your heart to love again can be found in the Book of Shadows. If you would like to try your hand at making your own Ghost Apples, I would suggest the following method:
You will need the following:
- An apple
- A plastic container that is larger than your apple
- Water
To speed up the process, bake the apple until it is soft. Allow the apple to cool to room temperature. Fill the container about halfway with water, and then place the cooled apple into the container upside down. The bottom of the apple should be just slightly above the level of the water.
Now, freeze your container.
When the water is frozen solid, remove it from the container and suspend it, upside down until the apple is thawed enough to slip out of the icy casing. You now have a home made version of a Ghost Apple.
For best results, put the power of intention into the process. Visualize the apple as the person or relationship slowly going bad while it is baking. The water in the container represents what it is that feels frozen. As the apple slips out of the ice, see it as the toxic person or situation slipping away.
You are now ready to do some magick to release yourself from the icy residue, which can be as simple as allowing it to melt away.
- Ruler: Moon, Buddha
- Type: Extract from tree
- Magickal Form: Oil, whole chunks
Note: Camphor is the resin of an Asiatic tree. It is a natural moth repellent and should not be confused with toxic naphthalene moth balls, which are merely scented with Camphor. When it comes to the essential oils, only essential oil of white camphor is safe for use.
Camphor is a substance frequently taken for granted. It's used in many lotions and cosmetics because of the cooling sensation it provides. Camphor, botanically related to cinnamon, is considered a sacred lunar plant. In Marco Polo's time it was bartered for with gold. It is one of the seven substances most sacred to Buddha and meditation upon it, or in its presence, will bring enlightenment.
Obtained from the evergreen tree, this fragrant white compound holds many spiritual properties. In voodoo rituals, it is burned for love and attraction. It is one of the most sacred substances to offer to the moon goddess on a new moon to thank her for her abundant blessings.
Camphor is also used in cleansing and purification rituals. White camphor oil added to the bath also clears the thoughts and soothes the soul.
Camphor allegedly reduces sexual desire. Use it to get rid of unwanted passions or unwanted admirers. Burn camphor or add one or two drops of essential oil of white camphor (other forms are toxic) to your bath when you need to cool off. Endeavor a would-be lover to smell camphor if he or she is forcing their attentions on you and you are not interested. It will instantly turn him or her off.
Burned on charcoal, Camphor is said to cleanse the home. It may be blended with other incenses for this purpose. The scent of burning camphor purifies a space and brings self-discipline, aiding in controlling and transforming bad habits. Long used in the Eastern Hemisphere for temple purification and protection, camphor is excellent for deep meditation and gaining insight. A little goes a long way, so if you burn camphor on charcoal, use only a small pinch.
Camphor resin is sold in small squares, four to a pack. Those who do not wish to burn incense place one square in each corner of a room, or crumble a single square into a bottle, cover it with Florida Water, and leave the bottle open to spiritually cleanse the room.
During the days of the polio epidemics, mothers hung camphor balls around children's necks to ward away illness. This spell works under the same premises, except that what you're warding off is the metaphysical virus of an unwanted romantic attention, or to ward off illness, negativity, or whatever you would like to repel.
Here's how:
Dip a cotton ball in essential oil of white camphor and keep it in your pocket or tucked into a bra. Alternatively, you could hang it around your neck.
NOTE: Be sure not to use any other variety of camphor. Only essential oil of white camphor is safe for use.
Camphor is under the dominion of the moon. The lunar palace of Lady Chang'O is allegedly crafted from cinnamon wood, however both true cinnamon and camphor derive from trees of the Cinnamonium family. Maybe the Moon Lady's palace was actually built from camphor wood.
Because of this connection, camphor can transmit some of the moon's protective and luck drawing powers. Here's how:
Charge spring water with lunar energies by filling a white, blue, or silver container with clear spring water and then leaving it in a windowsill or outdoors on a full moon night. The next day, dissolve a camphor square into the lunar-charged spring water.
Use this water to cleanse appropriate magical tools so that they may be used to fulfill your wishes and be imbued with the power of the moon.
NOTE: Be careful, camphor can also be toxic.
- Element Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells
- The Encyclopedia of Magickal Ingredients
- The Herbal Alchemist's Handbook
Witches know that ultimate Magick comes from the heart of nature. Forging a strong bond with nature by nurturing house plants is very empowering and can sort out your health too!
The top five plants all remove chemical vapors that build up in the home from paints, cleaners, solvents and other unhealthy things – and they have magickal abilities too as listed below:
- GERBERA DAISY Great to encourage happiness.
- PEACE LILY Encourages harmonious energies and good communication.
- BOSTON FERN Encourages psychic ability and intuition.
- ENGLISH IVY For protection and luck – especially good for newly weds.
- ARECA PALM (or Butterfly or Yellow Palm) For peace and creativity.
When you feel surrounded by negativity or weighed down by bad habits, use essential oils as follows:
- Lemon or sage for cleansing
- All citrus oils are especially good for stimulating creativity and giving your mind a fresh, clean slate to fill with positive thoughts.
- Thyme oil is also effective for an energy reboot.
- The calming, reassuring properties of lavender will help you stay on track with new, positive habits.
Floorwashes are an integral component of the Hoodoo and Conjure magical traditions. They combine actual physical house cleaning with spiritual and magical work, effectively killing two birds with one stone. They are potent yet discreet and perhaps the single most effective use of multi-tasking within magic.
Although the liquid is called floorwash, technically it refers to the final rinse used to clean a floor or other interior surfaces. It should not be removed but allowed to air-dry, so that its power radiates into the surrounding atmosphere. In other words, the floor should be clean before applying the floor wash.
The radiant power of the botanicals is what is crucial: floorwashes are a component of many spells for a variety of purposes, including protection and romance, in addition to their obvious value as a space cleansing device.
A floor wash is made by adding specifically chosen herbs, oils, crystals, and other ingredients to water and then using the solution to wash a surface. The reasoning behind this practice is to infuse the surface with the vibrations of the wash, so that it will then attract or dispel the corresponding energies. For example, if you were owed payment for services and the check was late, you might want to wash your mail box with a money-drawing wash.
There are two standard methods of making a floorwash. Choose which suits you:
- Fill a bucket with warm water. Add the magical infusion together with some white vinegar.
- Create the infusion and pour it into an empty bucket. Pour enough boiling salted water over it to fill the bucket. Add some white vinegar.
More recipes for magickal waters and washes can be found at the Magickal Apothecary.
Traditional methods call for you to scrub the floor on your hands and knees. The repetitive motion and low concentration level needed allow for a shift in consciousness to take place. Incorporating a chant as you wash will boost the powers of the wash and help your goal to manifest even faster. Remember to be as specific as possible in the wording of your chant.
Compiled from: Elemental Witch and The Element Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells
According to Celtic tree mythology, the Silver Fir is the tree of the day of the Winter Solstice. The Winter Solstice. This usually takes place on December 20th or 21st, although it does sometimes occur on the 22nd or 23rd (check your calendar as it changes from year to year).
- Latin name: Abies alba.
- Celtic name: Ailim (pronounced: Ahl' em).
- Folk or Common names: Common Silver Fir, Balm of Gilead Fir, Balsam Fir, American Silver Fir.
- Parts Used: Needles, wood, sap
Magical History and Associations:
The Silver Fir is associated with the moon and with the planet of Jupiter. Its colors are piebald and light or pale blue. Its birds are the eagle and the Lapwing, and its animal association is the red cow. Its stones are Tourmaline and Amber – and it is a feminine herb. This tree belongs to the triple aspect Goddess in Celtic lore, offering learning, choice and progress. The tree is sacred to many Goddesses: Artemis (the Greek Goddess of Childbirth), Diana and Druantia among them. It is also sacred to the Gods Osiris and Attis, both who were imprisoned in Fir/Pine trees.
Magickal usage:
Burn to cleanse a room of negative vibes. This is a wonderful incense for healing and strengthening the physical, emotional, and spiritual body. The scent opens the heart and increases endurance.
The Silver Fir is used for magick involving power, insight, progression, protection, change, feminine rebirth, and birth. The Silver Fir and the Yew are sisters standing next to each other in the circle of the year and their foliage is almost identical. However the Yew is known as the tree of death and the Silver Fir is the tree of birth or rebirth. The Silver Fir was a sacred tree to the Druids who felt that it stood for hope. The Silver Fir wood is used for shape-shifting and magic involving change, since it offers a clear perception of the present and the future.
The wood chips are sometimes used as incense and the wood can be used in the construction of magickal musical instruments. Burning the needles of the Silver Fir or sweeping around the bed with a branch that has been blessed will protect a new born baby and its mother. In the Orkney area of Scotland, the new mother and baby are 'sained' by whirling a fir-candle three times around her bed.
For a 'Weather Witch' the cones of the Silver Fir warn of wet weather and foretells when a dry season approaches. Charms made of Fir can be given as good luck tokens to departing friends. In its appearance (and in its current, and undoubtedly ancient, use) the Silver Fir is the quintessential Yule tree. Its branches can be used as decorations at Yule time either as wreaths or as garland, where it will provide protection for the household and its occupants.
Recommended Reading:
- Year of Moons, Season of Trees
- Tree Medicine Tree Magic
- A Druid's Herbal
- Celtic Astrology
- Glamoury: Magic of the Celtic Green World
- The Book of Druidry
Source: Dutchi.org
- Ruler: Moon, Jupiter
- Type: Water
- Magickal Form: Rain falling during a storm, or collected and saved.
Collect the first spring rainwater and add it to love baths to attract a new partner. It is a great way to cleanse and renew yourself before opening your heart to love again. Use summer rainwater for lust spells, fall rainwater for charisma, and winter rainwater for courage, power, and endurance. Stand in the rain to wash away bad vibes and negativity, and to heal feelings of loss.
Many assume that the term "Holy Water" indicates church-based water only. This is an oversimplification of a complex concept. The Roman Catholic Church did not invent the concept of Holy Water but adopted it from earlier Pagan use. Various Pagan shrines possessed virtually identical Holy Water fonts. Holy Water is a crucial component of many magical, religious and spiritual traditions, although what constitutes Holy Water and how it's made varies greatly.
Water collected from the Jordan River, and water blessed by the church is considered Holy.
According to British folk tradition, rain falling on Holy Thursday – Ascension Day – may be gathered and used as Holy Water. Any other day held sacred to the spell caster may be substituted: Summer Solstice, May Eve, New Year's, Samhain, your birthday, a saint's day, etc.
Holy Water may also be made via astrological correspondences. Some believe that waters synchronized with a lunar eclipse or a Full Moon are holy and charged with extra magickal power.
Balinese tradition uses a variety of Holy Waters. These may include the water found within unripe coconuts or young bamboo. Ocean water is sometimes used as well.
Modern Wicca has evolved the notion of Holy Water. Various formulas exist. At it's simplest, Witch's Holy water is spring water with salt added. Different covens may have personal recipes, including infused herbs (rosemary, thyme, and vervain are particularly popular), or crystals.
Pow-Wow also features various recipes but the mainstay is water with salt and vervain added. Christian Pow-Wow may choose church-blessed waters instead.
Balinese Holy Water, Church-blessed Holy Water and Wiccan Holy Water (among others) are consecrated via sacred ritual: the ritual activates the water. Other magical traditions consider that the sacred, magical power of Holy Water is such that no further ritual or consecration is needed and may in fact be interference. Obtaining Holy Water may thus be as simple a gathering rainwater or adding sea salt to spring water. Complex rituals may also be designed.
Holy Water is most commonly used for:
- Cleansing and purification, both for individual bathing and for space-cleansing (sprinkle in corners).
- Altar cleansing and blessing.
- Healing spells.
- Holy Water is also believed capable of magically transmitting physical relief especially for headaches and tension. Use in compresses and massage.
- Cleansing and empowering materials and tools by either anointing them, or soaking them in the Holy Water.
- Exorcism and banishing spells.
A variety of recipes and rituals for making Holy Water can be found here:
- Book of Shadows – Full Moon Holy Water
- Magickal Apothecary – Holy Water


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Are you excited about going to college and living in a dorm? Dorm life might sound heavenly now, but you could be in for a surprise when you get there. Not only is the traditional dorm room small, but you also normally have to share it with someone else. Until you get settled in, you might even feel like you're staying in a hotel. This in turn could cause a bit of homesickness. It takes some effort and willingness on your part to make the transition from home to dorm, but you can eventually become comfortable with your roommate and your dorm living arrangement.
Part 1 of 3:
Living with Your Roommate
1Get to know your roommate. Communication is key. Spend some time getting to know one another. Since you have to learn to live together for at least a semester, if not an entire school year, do your part to ensure you and your "roomie" can agree on the most important things. [1] X Research source
- Share information about your home and family life.
- Discuss favorite activities to learn if you have mutual interests.
- Chat about why you chose this particular college.
- Talk together about decorating and arranging the furniture so it's mutually convenient and comfortable.
2Do activities together--or separately. You might learn you have some of the same classes or extracurricular activities. Perhaps you are on the same sports teams or work in the same place either on or off campus. On the other hand, you might be totally apart all day and only see each other in your room. Then you could decide to create time to do something together. [2] X Research source
- Determine if you have any mutual interests.
- Go to classes or activities together.
- Travel off campus to eat at a favorite college hangout, to go to the gym, or to see a movie.
- Spend time apart with your own circle of friends.
- Respect each other's space and need to abide by the limited privacy available.
3Communicate openly with your roommate. Remember, communication and respect are very important when you're sharing a small space. When arguments occur, which is only natural at times, try to agree to disagree politely. Always discuss every aspect of room use with your roommate before making plans.
- Communicate. Communicate. Communicate.
- Check with your roommate before inviting friends or family members to your room for a visit or an activity.
- Discuss everything related to the room, from activities to decorating to study times.
4Continue to get along with your roommate. Put in your best effort to have a friendly, comfortable relationship with one another. If you both learn you really can't get along, you can usually talk to your dorm supervisor or resident assistant to apply for new roommates. Hopefully, however, you can be cordial and abide by some simple rules of etiquette. [3] X Research source
- Treat one another with mutual respect.
- Gain—or grant—permission for reasonable requests.
- Don't do anything to the room, or invite people to your room, without agreeing on it with your roommate, and vice versa.
Part 2 of 3:
Personalizing Your Space
1Make your room feel like home. While you want your room to remind you of the comforts of home, keep in mind—your roommate wants the same thing regarding making the room reminiscent of his or her home! So the two of you will have to share the space and respect each other's personal belongings and decorating tastes. [4] X Research source
- Bring your favorite pillow or afghan, or anything special and reminiscent of your bedroom at home.
- Personalize with your own posters, small knickknacks, and family mementos.
- Print some of your favorite photos and arrange them in nice frames in your portion of the room.
2Settle in! You're going to be in your dorm room for at least one semester, if not the entire school year. You don't want to feel like a traveler staying in a hotel, or just a temporary visitor. Settle in as if this room is yours at home—because it will be yours for awhile![5] X Research source
- Unpack your suitcase. You're not just passing through, so don't live out of your suitcase!
- Arrange your clothes in your closet and dresser, just as you would at home.
- Be mindful of space if you have to share portions of a closet or dresser with your roommate.
3Create a comfy bed. One of the best ways to make your dorm room feel more like home is to make your bed as comfy as the one at home! You may be stuck with the mattress and frame provided by the college, but you can enhance your bed with your own touches. You will probably also sleep better if your bed is comfortable, and that's especially important to get appropriate rest. [6] X Research source
- Make your bed with your own favorite sheets, blanket, and a comforter or quilt.
- Add your own pillow, or a pair of pillows from home. You might also add some throw pillows to the mix.
- Include a favorite stuffed animal or two, if you have any that are especially meaningful or sentimental to you.
- Purchase a wedge-shaped pillow, if you don't have one already, as you are likely to spend a lot of time sitting up in bed studying.
4Accessorize your room. This is another way to make your room feel more like home. Add your own touches or accents that remind you of home. Again, make sure you discuss additions to the room with your roommate first. It's likely he or she also has specific accessories to add, and you should mutually agree on everything first. [7] X Research source
- Try to find out ahead of time if your room has curtains. If not, bring some from home, but discuss decorating with your roommate before hanging them up.
- Include a small desk or table lamp, or a wall lamp. You will spend a lot of time studying and doing assignments, so make sure you have adequate lighting.
- Determine if you could invest in a room-size carpet or a throw rug or two, and perhaps chip in money together to purchase one or more.
- Add plants, either green leafy ones or floral ones. Make sure your roommate doesn't have pollen allergies, first! In the event he or she does, perhaps you can agree on green plants with no blossoms, so they won't aggravate allergies.
- Decide if there's room to add a cozy chair or two, or a small desk and chair if the dorm doesn't already provide them.
5Enhance the ambiance. You and your roommate will be spending a considerable amount of time in your room. Discuss how you can enhance the ambiance or atmosphere of your room to make it pleasant and inviting. You could try a number of things, as long as you both agree and nothing is objectionable.[8] X Research source
- Rearrange furniture, if necessary, to create a more comfortable living space.
- Play music you both agree on, in various genres, depending on your individual tastes and activities of the moment. For instance, you might need soothing background instrumental music while studying, and more upbeat tunes by favorite artists at other times.
6Delight your senses with favorite scents. Many colleges won't allow candles in dorms for safety reasons, but you could enjoy the fragrance of candles through other means. Just make sure you check on the dorm's policy and never leave any of these items unsupervised. Also check with your roommate regarding allergies to any particular scent.
- Try fragrance plugins or wax melters.
- Use aromatherapy diffusers with essential oils. Different essential oils have specific therapeutic effects that could prove beneficial during your college experience.
7Give your room the illusion of space. Dorm rooms are typically small (about 10' x 10'). You can use some space-saving storage pieces and tricks to make the most of the space and even make it look larger.
- Use bright or light colors for curtains and room accents, as long as your roommate agrees.
- Arrange mirrors and expose the window to let in more natural light, rather than crowding "stuff" in front of it, to make the place seem a little bigger.
- Rearrange furniture, or opt to remove some for even more space.
8Respect your roommate's space. It's a small room, but make every effort to create and recognize your own space within the space. You don't have to literally draw a line, but at least figuratively create equal portions of the room for each of you. For instance, if your roommate always puts books or bags in a certain spot, don't move them and put your stuff there.[9] X Research source
- Share space as equally as possible and don't encroach on each other's space.
- Establish boundaries to also respect personal space when you're each studying, sleeping, visiting, or engaging in other activities not involving the other.
Part 3 of 3:
Participating in College Life
1Stay focused on your studies. Focusing on the reason for college attendance—your education—will demand most of your time. You will be less likely to feel homesick or distracted by other things. If you maximize your class and study time, and you will likely find some time for recreation and leisure.
- Attend all your classes.
- Learn efficient study techniques.
- Complete your assignments on time.
- Participate in or observe sports or other events.
2Invite friends over! Always check with your roommate first to find out his or her plans. If the time is right, plan some study or leisure time with friends. Enjoying these moments can also make you feel more at home.[10] X Research source
- Organize a study group and invite friends to your room to study.
- Arrange mutually convenient down time and invite friends to your room to watch a movie, listen to music, or just hang out in your room to chat.
- Plan a dorm pizza party, game night, or another mutually agreeable activity.
3Keep in touch with your family. If you have a close family, you will likely miss them especially in the early weeks of college. For their sake and yours, make time to keep in touch with them to let them know you miss them and keep them informed about how your college adventure is going. [11] X Research source
- Arrange regular times to call, Skype, chat on Facebook, or whatever means is mutually convenient.
- Send text messages when you're not in class.
- Surprise family members with old-fashioned "snail mail" deliveries of special cards, photos, or gifts.
Community Q&A
- Treat your roommate and classmates the way you want to be treated.
- Show respect to your instructors and fellow students.
- Keep your room and belongings tidy.
- Know how to protect yourself.
- Maintain privacy for yourself and your roommate.
- Don't be disrespectful.Thanks!
- Don't be messy.Thanks!
- Don't travel around campus alone, especially at night.Thanks!
- ↑ https://www.beloit.edu/reslife/information/roommate/
- ↑ http://www.thecollegetourist.com/15-ways-to-fully-enjoy-the-best-four-years-of-your-life/
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- ↑ https://www.beloit.edu/reslife/information/personalize/
- ↑ https://www.topuniversities.com/blog/14-ways-feel-home-your-student-dorm-room
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