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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Sewanee chapter.

Hey, link lovers! It seems like this week is a stressful one for many people(I’ve seen several of my fellow students in the ATC until the wee hours of the morning), so this week’s Links We Love includes a wide variety of things that can hopefully reduce your stress and give you some things to look at during a study break. So take some time to relax, look at some cute animals, and get some advice from Shakespeare on how to properly insult people(just kidding.)

Keiko Lynn

To begin this week, here’s a beauty blog that I actually discovered about a year ago and instantly fell in love with. Keiko(pronounced cake-oh) is a fashion and beauty blogger whose personality shines through each of her posts. Her clothing style is a mixture of modern and funky with some hippie elements, while her makeup tips vary from bright and formal to simple and classic. Tutorials and product lists included!

Abandoned House Located on Valentine’s Day via Viralnova

A Redditor was adventuring on Valentine’s Day and stumbled upon an abandoned house. And like anyone else would, they went inside. What they found is hauntingly beautiful and shows us the power nature possesses.

Guys With Fancy Lady Hair via The Bold Italic

So everyone’s seen those hair tutorials in which you can only see the back side of the end result. Well, have you ever thought who might be donning that fabulous do? Here’s one option…

Shakespearean Insulter via Pangloss

Anyone else feel like insults are getting a little cliche? Well, here’s a generator that will give you some verbal ammunition, coined by The Bard himself, that hasn’t been used in several generations. Note: This is intended purely for humor. Please don’t actually insult each other!

21 Pet Owners Who Are Doing It Right via Pleated Jeans

I ADORE these pictures. What’s better than seeing animals who are loved by their owners? These sweet pets are obviously enjoying themselves in these various situations, so take a minute and join in on their happiness! Scientific fact: looking at cute animals is one of the best ways to de-stress!

Study Determines This Is The Most Relaxing Song Ever via Apartment Therapy

If you’ve been experiencing a work load anything like mine, you deserve some relaxation. This article explains just what it is about this song is so relaxing. Apparently, with the song being 8 minutes long, your heart rate will sync up to the rhythm in approximately 5 minutes. It works people, take my word for it.

12 Things You Didn’t Know About Benedict Cumberbatch via Answers.com

Benedict Cumberbatch may be the most popular celebrity around right now. Even if you’ve never watched Sherlock or Star Trek: Into Darkness, you’ve most likely heard his name – and with a name like his, how could you not remember him? There are things in this flipbook that even I didn’t know, and that’s saying something.

6 Insane Discoveries That Science Can’t Explain via Cracked

To conclude this week’s links is an article with a little bit of mind-blowing history. The discoveries included in this countdown will make you stop and reconsider your whole life. Okay, maybe not, but it’s pretty damn cool. Note: In the classic Cracked style, this article has a few curse words.

I hope these links will help you mellow out during this jam-packed week. Good luck to everyone who is riding the struggle bus. Take a friend, go to Stirling’s, or do whatever else you need to make sure you maintain your sanity. Remember to email me at cornwme0@sewanee.edu to let me know what you’d like to see more of or if you have any suggestions, and please leave comments! Have a great remainder of your week, and I’ll see you again next Wednesday!

 

Madison is a sophomore from Chattanooga, Tennessee. She enjoys Christmas in July, things that sparkle, gender equality and LGBT activism, meditating, video games, and sushi. She is majoring in both English and Anthropology and hopes to become a journalist or researcher in Linguistic Anthropology.