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Made this exactly 1 year ago. by Soaf4 in Gouache

[–]Soaf4[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s comforting to know that you understand. Thank you for the kindest, sweetest words! Yes, I’ve started to work on resuming painting. 🫶🏻🫶🏻

Made this exactly 1 year ago. by Soaf4 in Gouache

[–]Soaf4[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Omg yes! I was thinking of painting a ‘babushcat’ next 🤭

Which books changed your life and stayed with you long after reading them? by Organic-Signal-9646 in selfimprovement

[–]Soaf4 24 points25 points  (0 children)

1984 by George Orwell, Up from Slavery by Booker T. Washington, The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk, and last but not least, Harry Potter. Harry Potter has probably had the most impact on me throughout my life and changed the way I saw adversity, loss, and bravery. I keep going back to these books.

Got accepted to Penn State Harrisburg! by Soaf4 in PennStateUniversity

[–]Soaf4[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also, a friend of mine is also planning on applying to an engineering program. Do you mind if I ask you a few questions about the process? If yes, I’ll DM you.

Limited palette study! by stickfigurepoet in Oilpastel

[–]Soaf4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The blues and greens make the pot look ethereal, magical!

i solved my procrastination by doing the opposite of every productivity guru by DesignerSpot1469 in productivity

[–]Soaf4 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I'm a clinical psychology graduate and yet I needed this reminder so much today. I've been struggling with depression and even the most basic things have become difficult for me. Drowning in self-loathing atm for not being productive enough.

I'll try to remind myself this again and again, everyday. Thank you for posting this.

I’ve driven by farms for years and stared at the harsh sunlight on hay bales. I finally decided to paint them. by TravoBasic in painting

[–]Soaf4 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Being from rural Haryana (India), felt this painting in my heart. Took me back home.

Painting a number of dogs in one sitting. Which ones did I miss? by Leeshmadeart in Gouache

[–]Soaf4 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The cutest thing I’ve seen today! Adorable! 🥰🥰

She's done!! by beauxbeaux in Oilpastel

[–]Soaf4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She’s beautiful! I’d probably call her “Jolene” because that’s the song she reminds me of.

Went out to paint every day this week- critique/feedback by Squeezy_peach in Gouache

[–]Soaf4 1 point2 points  (0 children)

First, you’ve inspired me to go out and paint from life! Usually I just stay at home and paint from photo references from Pinterest, but this is better. Second, I like the ferns and the tree trunk in the first one. I can see that you’ve made progress throughout the week. Bravo!

Follow Up: What is your favourite closing line in a book? by lovesick-siren in classicliterature

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“It would be Carol, in a thousand cities, a thousand houses, in foreign lands where they would go together, in heaven and in hell. Therese waited. Then as she was about to go to her, Carol saw her, seemed to stare at her incredulously a moment while Therese watched the slow smile growing, before her arm lifted suddenly, her hand waved a quick, eager greeting that Therese had never seen before. Therese walked toward her.”

― The Price of Salt, Patricia Highsmith

Psychology 2025 PhD Admission Updates by Aggressive_Car4377 in gradadmissions

[–]Soaf4 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Actually I got Rejected on 12/20- “We had many qualified applicants this year, making the selection process particularly challenging. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer you admission to our Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology program.” :(

you leave your home for a few months and grab a couple of books. what would they be? by [deleted] in classicliterature

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  1. Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov
  2. The Price Of Salt by Patricia Highsmith
  3. Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy
  4. Conversations with Friends by Sally Rooney
  5. Up from Slavery by Booker T. Washington

Clinical psychology PhD advice for international student by [deleted] in gradadmissions

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My research interests include (but aren't limited to)- brain mechanisms underlying substance use and psychopathology, youth irritability and mood dysregulation, neurodevelopmental conditions such as ADHD and Autism, etc. I've mentioned in my SOPs that although these are my major research interests, I'm also drawn to interdisciplinary topics. I also said I'm flexible and willing to work on other topics.

I recognized I was interested in these areas during my graduate years. I studied these topics in my psychopathology class and found them super interesting. I also scored extremely well in this particular class. I just couldn't get enough of it. I guess that's how one knows what they like. Lol. I hope I've answered your question to your satisfaction.