Monday, December 31, 2018

My 2019 Goals

I have decided to make "goals" instead of "resolutions," as it sounds more attainable/doable that way.

My goals for the coming year are:
  • Start and keep a regular exercise routine that works for me
  • Redecorate bedroom
  • Take last class (!!!!) for my college certificate, and (finally!!) graduate from college
  • Spend less on my credit card (at least half as much)
  • Donate unwanted clothes, shoes, books, movies, etc. that are in good condition
  • Speak up more for myself
  • Learn to cook (and eat) better
  • Learn Spanish
  • Learn Italian
  • Pick up the violin again, and play regularly
  • Save up for, and buy, a good DSLR camera
  • Save up for, and buy, a good laptop
  • Learn Sign Language
  • Take self-defense classes
  • Attend at least one concert of one of my favorite musical artists
  • Go on a trip/vacation by myself
  • Go on a trip/vacation with friends
  • Learn how to sew
  • Work on writing a book
  • Bake and decorate something once a week/every other week
  • Figure out a skincare routine that works for me, and keep it up on a regular basis
  • Visit the city as a tourist
  • Pick up painting
  • Learn how to create, edit, and post videos to my own YouTube channel
  • Get my driver's license
  • Get in a loving relationship
What are your goals/resolutions for 2019? I hope you have a wonderful new year!!

Things That Made Me Happy in December

Here is what made me happy this month:
  • Wrapping presents (I LOVE wrapping presents!!!)
  • Celebrating Christmas with family
  • A friend coming by to give me cupcakes from a local bakery, for my birthday
  • Getting a treat from Starbucks, for my birthday
  • Putting together and decorating a gingerbread house kit
  • Listening to Christmas music
  • Putting up Christmas lights, decorations, tree and ornaments
  • Opening presents
  • Seeing cars go by with trees on the roof
  • Seeing Ralph Breaks the Internet in theaters
  • A girl saying hi to me while I was working
  • Getting a new water bottle from staff day at work (yes, this made me happy; I love water bottles!)
  • Getting the gimbal I won from a YouTube family channel I watch
  • Going to ukulele nights
  • Being sung happy birthday to, at ukulele night one night
  • A little boy (probably around 2 years old) saying hi to me as I was shelving a cart of books at work
  • Going out to dinner with a friend, at a restaurant I have never been to
  • Getting a new oven/stove, which let me bake properly again
  • Baking cookies for the holidays
  • Watching New Year's Eve/Day celebrations on TV, while eating finger foods
  • Receiving Pop Sockets from a YouTube family's merch line, for supporting them
Obviously with the holidays this month, more would be going on than usual. To be honest, I loved having more to do. I am wanting to do more these days, as I now have the ability to do things for myself.

What made you happy this month?

Sunday, December 30, 2018

What I Got for Christmas 2018

I don't know why, but I love sharing what I got for Christmas on here. And I love seeing/hearing about what other people got as well.

I am not trying to brag about what I got, I just wanted to share for those who are interested. And I wanted to remember what I got this year.

So, here is what I got for Christmas this year:
  • Macarons: Chic & Delicious French Treats by Annie Rigg
  • Glass Privacy Cell Phone Screen Protector
  • Downton Abbey Season 3 on DVD
  • Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Bendable Bowtruckle Figurine
  • 2-Pack Silicone Macaron Baking Mats
  • Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Illustrated Edition Book
  • Baking All Year Round Cookbook by Rosanna Pansino
  • Wilton Cake Decorating Tool Set
  • The Greatest Showman DVD
  • Joking Hazard Deck Enhancement #1
  • Bonanza Season 2 on DVD
  • Once Upon a Time Season 1 on DVD
  • The Introvert Activity Book: Draw It, Make It, Write It (Because You'd Never Say It Out Loud) by Maureen Marzi Wilson
  • Si by Andrea Bocelli CD
  • Wilton Decorating Bag Holder
  • Nerdy Nummies Cookbook by Rosanna Pansino
  • Wilton Alphabet/Number Cut-Outs Set
  • Wilton Color Swirt Decorating Set
I am very thankful for everything that I got this year, and am really looking forward to reading/listening to/watching/using everything that I got.

Top Three 2019 Goals

I am writing this post as part of the Boho Berry Challenge December: Year-End Review.
  1. Take last class for certificate, and graduate from college
    It took me so long to get to this point, and I do not want to give up now that I have come this far. If all goes well, I will graduate in May, which I am both excited and really nervous about.
    After graduation, I plan on looking for a job at a bakery, and hopefully improve my baking and decorating skills as well.
  2. Get my driver's license
    I have been wanting to get my license for ages, but have been afraid of driving. I want to be able to get comfortable enough to drive without worrying about what could happen.
    I have taken driver's education in high school (twice, as I failed the first time), so I do have some experience driving, but I want to be more confident in my driving abilities, and to have the freedom of driving myself places if I wanted to.
  3. Get my bedroom cleaned up, and redecorate the room
    My room looks like a tornado came through it, and I really need to work on cleaning it up, and keeping it clean. I also want/need to get new furniture and other things for the room.
    I have a lot of stuff to go through, so it is intimidating to start this goal/project, but I want to get it done, and to get it done as soon as possible.
These are the goals that I have been wanting to work on for quite some time now, and with how things are going right now, I do believe they will happen in 2019.

Thursday, December 27, 2018

Education

I am writing this post as part of the Boho Berry Challenge December: Year-End Review.

 
I am going to school for my baking and pastry certificate, and am one class (and semester) away from graduating!!! I can't believe I am so close to being done!!
 
It has taken me so long to get to this point, as I had taken some time off of school, after going through a very tough time.
 
When I had gone back to school, I was taking one class at a time, to get used to being at school again. After a while, I wanted to take 2 classes a semester, but things didn't work out, so I had to keep taking once class each semester.
 
Doing this made it feel like it was taking forever to finish, and the end wasn't in sight.
 
But now, I am at the point where I can see the end result, and it is both very exciting, and kind of scary at the same it.
 
It is something that is going to be ending, that is coming to a close soon, and there is a part of me that is not ready for it to end.
 
I really enjoyed college, and loved my classes and teachers. But, of course, everything must come to an end at some point.
 
I will (hopefully) be graduating in May 2019, and I will finally be able to call myself a professional baker (official baker?). Yay!!!
 
I have loved to bake for as long as I can remember, and was super excited to be able to start this journey. Now, I am excited to finish this part of the journey, and to start the process of looking for a baking job in the industry soon.
 
I have been so fortunate to be able to go to school, first in elementary, then junior high, high school, and now college. I can't wait to see how the next chapter in this journey unfolds!!

Friday, December 21, 2018

Stop Doing

I am writing this post as part of the Boho Berry Challenge December: Year-End Review.

Things I want to stop doing:
  1. Stop spending so much on my credit card, on things I truly do not need. I am one of those people who spends a lot, without thinking too much about exactly what I am buying, and I want to change that.
  2. Stop spending so much time online/on the computer.
  3. Stop second-guessing myself, and the things I want to do.
  4. Stop caring what others think of me.
  5. Stop checking social media so much.
  6. Stop wishing to do something (whateverr it is I want to do), and actually do it; actually take action.
I am really wanting to do a overhaul on the things I want to start, and stop, doing in my life. Even though I do tend to procrastinate, I am demermined to work on that, so I can have the best life I possibly can.

Wednesday, December 19, 2018

Start Doing

I am writing this post as part of the Boho Berry Challenge December: Year-End Review.

The things I would like to start doing are:
  • Save most of the money from each paycheck
  • Figure out an exercise routine that works for me, and exercise on a regular basis
  • Cook more often
  • Keep in contact with friends and family at least once a week
  • Paint at least once a week
  • Play the violin on a regular basis
  • Read at least 10 pages of a book a day
  • Practice my cake decorating skills
  • Get to bed between 11 pm and midnight
  • Wake up by 9:30 a.m. and get out of bed by 10 a.m. every day (7:30 a.m. on Fridays)
  • Figure out a mental health routine that works for me, and practice it regularly
  • Speak up more often/be more confident in myself
  • Put things away when I am done with them, instead of throwing them on the floor, or other random spots
  • Keep my room clean
  • Do the dishes before they get out of hand (we don't have a dish washer at this time, so I hate having to hand-wash them)
  • Learn Spanish
  • Learn Sign Language
  • Learn how to sew
  • Knit or crochet at least one item a month
  • Learn self-defense
  • Take photography classes/lessons
  • Learn how to film, edit and post videos to YouTube
I am always wanting to do things, but never really start, or go thru with, them. Hopefully, I can find the motivation/inspiration to start and keep up with the things I want to do.

Tuesday, December 18, 2018

Theme/Word for 2019

I am writing this post as part of the Boho Berry Challenge, December Year-End Review.

It has taken me awhile to decide on what word/phrase/theme, but I recently have decided on the word:
 
MINDFUL
 
I am one of those people that spends more than they save, and I really want to work on that. Ever since I got a credit card and checking account, I have been going just a little to crazy with my spending habits.
 
I am hoping that in 2019, I can be more mindful of what I spend my money on, and how much I spend. I want to be mindful of how I spend, or save, my money, because probably half of the things I bought, I didn't really need to get.
 
Having a job has made me more independent and responsible for the most part, but when it comes to money, I am not the most responsible with it, and I do not like being irresponsible.
 
I have to remind myself how much money I get, and what I want want to do with it. I want to save at least half of each paycheck (or more), so I can something to fall back on if I am in an emergency, or if there is something big that I want to get, sometime in the future.
 
I guess responsible could also be my word/theme for 2019 as well, as I guess it coincides with this, with the way I am explaining it!

Friday, December 14, 2018

My 2019 Bucket List

I have decided to share what is on my bucket list for this coming year.

Here is what I would like to do in 2019:
  • Be a tourist in my own city
  • Take last class for my college certificate
  • Graduate from college
  • Plan trip to New York, to celebrate my college graduation (and possibly take the trip!)
  • Host a game night
  • Knit or crochet sweater for dad
  • Knit or crochet a blanket
  • Get bedroom cleaned up
  • Get new furniture for bedroom
  • Redecorate bedroom
  • Donate/get rid of unwanted items (clothes, accessories, bookes, movies, CDs, etc.)
  • Save up for, and purchase, a laptop
  • Save up for, and purchase, a good DSLR camera
  • Learn photography
  • Paticipate in an Escape Room challenge
  • Take up painting
  • Relearn how to play the violin, and play/practice regularly
  • Take self defense classes
  • Learn how to cook better
  • Be more confident in myself/who I am
  • Get my driver's license
  • Learn how to film, edit and upload videos to my own YouTube channel
  • Read 2 books a month
  • Try running/jogging for one month, to see if I like it
  • Learn how to sew
  • Learn sign language
  • Relearn Spanish, and keep learning
  • Buy a new pair of roller blades, and go roller blading again
  • Bake and decorate something once a week
  • Visit the museums in the city again
  • Go on a road trip with friends
  • Get in a loving, caring relationship
  • Buy new shoes
  • Buy new sandals
  • Participate in a Joni and Friends Retreat as an STM
  • Start and keep up a skin care routine
  • Contact friends at least once a week
  • Learn how to do my makeup
  • Volunteer at an animal shelter
  • Learn how to French braid
  • Learn how to do a milk maid braid
  • Go on at least one photo shoot
  • Try at least 3 new to me restaurants
  • Go horseback riding
  • Do at least one thing a month, out of my comfort zone
  • Learn how to juggle
  • Attend at least one concert or play
  • Make a vision board
  • Learn how to play the ukulele
  • Go bowling
  • Pack and send in as many OCC Christmas box presents as I can
  • Get a tattoo in memory of my mom
  • Get my nose pierced
  • Get another piercing in each ear
  • Go ice skating
  • Go to a carnival/festival
  • Go indoor skydiving
  • See a Blue Man Group concert in person
  • Write an honest letter to my dad
  • Write an honest letter to my brothers
  • Write an honest letter to my sister
  • Write an honest letter to my friends
  • Bake bread
  • Learn how to do a fishtail braid
  • Learn how to curl myo hair
  • Go paintballing
  • Try a sensory deprivation tank
  • Go to a pro basketball game
  • Go to a pro baseball game
  • Pay it forward in some way
  • Make macarons
  • Learn how to work with modeling chocolate
  • Learn how to work with fondant
  • Work on writing a book
  • Knit or crochet at least one item a month
Yes, this is a lot, but I do not expect to accomplish every single thing on this list this year. I would love to try and do as many things on here as possible, though.

What would you like to do/accomplish this year?

Friday, December 7, 2018

To Be Able to Judge Someone...

 
You must have seen the whole picture.
 
I saw this on Pinterest, and I just had to do a post about it.
 
Why do people feel like they are entitled to judge others, especially if/when they don't have all the facts? If they haven't seen the "whole picture"?

You have no idea what someone is going through, so you have no right to judge someone, based only one what you see in front of you.

I am doing pretty good about not judging others these days, because I know that I have no idea what situation someone could be in. It has gotten easier these days, as I have gone through some hard times, and I know everyone goes through hard times and not everything is visible to others.

If you haven't seen the whole picture, then don't judge someone on only a part of the picture. It doesn't hurt, and doesn't cost you anything, to show people a little kindness.

We need more kindness in the world. If we raise people up instead of knocking them down, there wouldn't be so much hate going around.

We are who we are for a reason, and people should remember that no one has to be like them, think like them, live like them.

So please, think before you speak. Someone may be going through something you know nothing about, which does not require harsh words or actions.




 
 


Monday, December 3, 2018

My Winter 2018/2019 Bucket List

Here is my bucket list for this winter:
  • Go sledding
  • Go ice skating
  • Drink hot chocolate
  • Have a snowball fight
  • Decorate for winter/Christmas
  • Go to a winter festival
  • Do winter photoshoots
  • Watch Christmas movies
  • Build snowmen
  • Shop for winter clothes
  • Try snowboarding
  • Go on a weekend getaway somewhere
  • Develop an indoor workout routine
  • Bake cookies
  • Make DIY Valentines
  • Host a game night
  • Plan a spring/summer vacation
  • Make salt dough ornaments
  • Make snow ice cream
  • Get picturet taken with Santa
  • Make peppermint bark
  • Make frozen bubbles
  • Put together puzzles
  • Give gifts to kids/families in need
  • DIY snow globes
  • Decorate a gingerbread house
  • You've Been Jingled
  • DIY ornaments/decorations
  • Send Christmas cards
  • Buy new pajamas
  • Pay it forward
  • Binge watch a tv show
  • Host a game night
  • Go to a museum
  • Try a new to me restaurant
  • Make peppermint bark
There will no doubt be more things I want to add to my winter bucket list, but this is a good list at this point. What do you want to do this winter?

Friday, November 30, 2018

November Gratitude

Since Thanksgiving is this month, I have decided to post what I am thankful/grateful for this month, but I will also be doing this every month as well (hopefully!). Seeing the things that I have in life, that I am thankful/grateful for, will help me to realize just how lucky I am, and that I am truly blessed.

So, without further ado, here is what I am thankful for this month:
  1. My family
  2. My friends
  3. Having a roof over my head
  4. Having food to eat
  5. Having clean water
  6. Having clothes to wear
  7. Having a comfortable bed to sleep in
  8. My cats
  9. My blog
  10. My job at the local library
  11. My education (I am going to school for my baking certificate, which I am one class away from receiving!!!)
  12. Getting a ride to work on snowy/cold days
  13. Books to read
  14. Music to listen to (and the devices to listen to them on)
  15. Movies to watch (and the devices to watch them on)
  16. The leaves changing color in the Fall
  17. Baking
  18. Photography
  19. Journals
  20. Movie nights at the local theater
  21. Being able to vote in elections
  22. Winter coats, hats, gloves and scarves (I am not a winter/cold weather person at all, so these items make it more bearable)
  23. Sudoku (I love Sudoku puzzles!!!)
  24. Video games (I seldom play video games, but when I do, I get so into them, that I can play for hours!!)
  25. Public transportation (most of the time!)
  26. Winning (and receiving) a gimbal that I won from a family who has their own YouTube channel (I was not expecting to win, but am so grateful for this!)
  27. My cats laying on my lap every day
  28. Making Thanksgiving dinner myself
  29. Chocolate (yes, chocolate!!)
  30. Knitting and crocheting
  31. Get-togethers with friends
  32. Warm showers/baths
What are you grateful for?

Things That Made Me Happy in November

These are the things that made me happy this month:
  • Getting a poke bowl from a local restaurant (these things are SOOO good!!)
  • Getting Thanksgiving Day off from work (which means I only had a two-day work week instead of three days)
  • Cooking Thanksgiving dinner myself (this was the third year I got to cook it)
  • Seeing The Nutcracker and the Four Realms in theaters
  • Seeing The Grinch in theaters
  • Seeing Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald in theaters
  • Winning a giveaway from a YouTube channel (a surprise, but it made me very happy!)
  • A girl asking me if she could help me shelve some books in the children's area of the library
  • Getting a couple pies from a local bake shop for Thanksgiving (pumpkin and chocolate chess)
  • Baking a pie myself, for Thanksgiving (pumpkin)
  • My cats snuggling up on my lap a lot
  • Getting a gingerbread house kit from Trader Joe's, for Christmas
  • A woman on my library home delivery route giving me and the other person I make deliveries with, a couple treats for Christmas (chocolate bars, and gummies)
I have four days off a week now, so I am able to do and enjoy more, which is really nice. I know it won't always be like this, but I am enjoying all this time off, and taking advantage of it, when I can.

How was your November? What made you happy?

Tuesday, November 27, 2018

My 2018 Christmas Wishlist

For some reason, I like sharing what I would like to get for Christmas on here, so I figured I would share what is on my Christmas list for this year.

My 2018 Christmas wishlist is:
  • Coco DVD
  • Downton Abbey Season 3 on DVD
  • Lost Season 4 on DVD
  • The Greatest Showman DVD
  • Wonder Woman DVD
  • Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Illustrated Edition Book
  • Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace DVD
  • Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Book on CD
  • Inside Out DVD
  • Disney's a Christmas Carol DVD (2010 version)
  • Once Upon a Time Season 1 on DVD
  • Si by Andrea Bocelli (CD)
  • Nerdy Nummies Cookbook by Rosanna Pansino
  • Baking All Year Round: Holidays & Special Occasions Cookbook by Rosanna Pansino
  • Wilton Color Swirl 3-Color Coupler Decorating kit
  • Wilton Alphabet and Numbers Fondant Cut-Outs Set
  • Wilton Cake Decorating Icing Bag Stand, 6-Cavity
  • Wilton 3-D Figure Modeling Fondant 8-Piece Cake Decorating Tool Set
  • Macaron Baking Mats
  • Joking Hazard: Deck Enhancement #1
  • The Big Book of Disney Songs: Violin by Hal Leonard Corp.
  • The Introvert Activity Book: Draw It, Make It, Write It (Because You'd Never Say It Out Loud) (Introvert Doodles) by Maureen Marzi Wilson
  • Bonanza Season 2 on DVD (Yes, this is on my list. I don't know why, but I LOVE that show!!!)
  • Privacy screen protector for my phone
  • FujiFilm Instax Mini 9 Camera and film
  • Fantastic Beasts Black Baby Niffler Plush
  • Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: Bendable Bowtruckle
  • Women's Dearfoams Slide Slippers
I do not expect to get everything on this list, and I do not have to have everything on here; this is just what I would like to get.

What do you hope to get for Christmas, or Hannukah if you celebrate, this year?

Saturday, November 24, 2018

Current Favorites

Here is another of my current favorites, that I wanted to share with you guys.

My current favorites are:
  • The band Anthem Lights I recently found them through their YouTube channel, and I absolutely love them!!
  • The song This is Me from The Greatest Showman (and the movie itself, as well)
    This is one of my absolute favorite movies, and this song is my favorite from this movie!
  • Dove Refresh + Care Dry Shampoo
    I probably already have this listed in a previous favorites post, but I love it so much that it is worth mentioning again. This stuff is awesome!!! It saves so much time when I don't feel like washing my hair, and it makes it look like I did wash it.
  • Letter Boards
    I finally got my own letter board, and love it! I have been wanting one for ages, and I was able to buy mine online from Target.
  • Joking Hazard Card Game
    This game is not suitable for children, so be sure to just play with adults (Just thought I would put that out there!) This is a fun (and pretty funny) game, where you get 7 cards to play, that have different images on them. One person is the judge, and puts one card from the deck out. The other players pick a card from the ones in their hand, that they think would go best with the card that was picked by the judge, and the judge chooses the best one(s). I have played this game several times, and had a lot of fun every time.
  • Online Shopping
    Yes, I know online shopping has been around for quite a while now, but I have only recently been able to do my own online shopping. It saves so much time, and I don't have to go out to any stores to get what I want.
  • UNO Attack
    I have played this game many times with a friend, and I absolutely love the game!! The added twists to the orignal UNO game, make it more fun to play, which is great!!
  • LipSense Lip Color Candy CaneIt is a beautiful red color, and I love how it looks on me!!
  • LipSense Lip Color Sugar Plum
    Another color that I love on me, and I am so happy I have it!
What are you loving right now?

Friday, November 16, 2018

100 Days Without Fear

Some time ago (at least a year, maybe more), I found out about 100 Days Without Fear, and the woman who started it.

An Instagram post she recently uploaded reminded me of the project, and it got me thinking about the challenge she started, and how she conquered 100 of her own fears.

So, I decided to make a list of fears that I want to overcome, and share it on here.

Without further ado, here is my list:
  1. Accept and start this challenge
  2. Make at least one new friend
    I am a very shy person, so making friends is hard for me. I don't have very many friends, and I would like to have more, who will be friends with me, because they like me for me, for who I am.
  3. Get a nose piercing
    I have a low pain tolerance, so I don't like it when I am in pain. I had my ears pierced years ago, and it wasn't that bad, so I know this isn't nearly as bad as some other things. But I am a little cautious about how a nose piercing will feel when I get it.
  4. Get a tattoo in memory of my mom
  5. Learn how to cook better
    I am not the best cook, so I don't cook very often. I want to change that, and become confident in my cooking abilities.
  6. Get my driver's license (and become more comfortable driving)
    I was very scared when I took driver's ed in high school, because I was afraid of hitting someone or something, and I am afraid of those who aren't the best of drivers.
  7. Change my hair color
  8. Speak in front of a crowd (become more comfortable with public speaking)
    Being very shy and introverted makes me very scared of talking in front of a group of people, and I have major stage fright. I want to work on that, so it's not so difficult for me to talk to people.
  9. Hold a tarantula
  10. Take self defense classes
  11. Go skydiving
  12. Explore a new city by myself
  13. Go ziplining
    I am afraid of heights, so this is one thing that scares me, but it is also something I really want to do.
  14. Create YouTube videos of my passions/interests
  15. Get more experienced as a baker/decorator
  16. Get a photography degree, and become a more experienced photographer
  17. Work on writing a book to be published
  18. Become less concerned with what others think of me
    I am always thinking about what others think of/about me (thanks to being shy/introverted), and I want to be able to not care what others think of me.
  19. Be in a loving relationship with a significant other (basically, fall in love)
  20. Make calls without feeling awkward/shy/scared
  21. Spend a whole day without electronics
    I spend a lot of time either on the computer, on my phone, watching TV, or watching a movie. While all of those things are good, it's just a waste spending so much time on electronics. I want to be more active.
  22. Try a food that I normally would be too afraid to try
  23. Learn to love and accept myself
    I am always thinking about the things I don't like/love about myself, and I want to focus more on the things I do like/love.
  24. Jump off of a diving board
  25. Write an honest letter to my dad
    I seldom tell people what's on my mind, especially family members. I want to be able to tell my dad (and others) things I really want to tell him, before it's too late.
  26. Try a new hairstyle that I normally would not have
  27. Travel by train, by myself, to the city
    I am not very good with directions, but I love traveling. So I would love to be able to work on my sense of direction, and visit the city (as well as other places).
  28. Learn how to do my own makeup
    I very seldom wear makeup, so I am not very good at it. I want to be good at doing my makeup, so I can wear it on special occasions.
  29. Write honest letters to my brothers
  30. Write an honest letter to my sister
  31. See a play by myself
    I don't like being in crowds, but I really want to see plays, which means being in crowds. I don't want to feel like I can't be among other people, enjoying things.
  32. Learn a new language fluently (Spanish, Italian, Sign Language, French)
  33. Play the violin again, and become proficient in playing it
  34. Go to the concert of a band/singer I really like, by myself (or with someone)
  35. Learn how to change a tire
  36. Learn how to pump gas
  37. Write a song
  38. Figure out the best exercise routine for me, and keep it up on a regular basis
  39. Learn how to properly bake bread
  40. Wear high heels
  41. Try a running exercise for one month
  42. Hike up a mountain
  43. Write honest letters to friends
  44. Go on a mission trip
  45. Paint something once a week
  46. Knit or crochet a sweater
    I have never made anything as big or complicated as a sweater, and I would love to be able to learn how to make one.
  47. Foster an animal
  48. Run/walk in a race
  49. Redecorate my bedroom
  50. Learn how to decorate/become better skilled at decorating wedding cakes
  51. Eat as healthy as I can for one month
  52. Start a conversation with someone
  53. Spend as little as possible on my credit card for one month (or longer)
  54. Learn how to sew
  55. Learn how to French braid
    The only hairstyle I can do well is a ponytail, and I want to be able to learn how to do other styles, so ponytails won't be the only thing I can do.
  56. Learn how to do a fish tail braid
  57. Learn how to curl my hair with a curling iron
  58. Learn how to do a milk maid braid
  59. Knit or crochet a blanket
  60. Go on a road trip with friends
  61. Be more spontaneous
  62. Try surfing (or snowboarding if winter time)
  63. Jump off a cliff
  64. Go paintballing
  65. Swim with dolphins
  66. Swim in the ocean
  67. Meet someone famous
  68. Go to a Renaissance Festival
  69. See a Broadway play
  70. See an Opera
  71. Go to a pro basketball game
  72. Start working on a teaching degree
  73. Have a professional photo shoot
  74. Try a sensory deprivation tank
  75. Eat alone at a restaurant
  76. Enter something in a food competition
  77. Try an Escape Room challenge
  78. Learn how to juggle
    My hand eye coordination isn't very good, and juggling is one thing I would love to be able to do, to work on my coordination.
  79. Meditate on a regular basis
  80. Sponsor a child's wish through the Make-a-Wish Foundation
  81. Unplug for a week
  82. Start taking karate classes
  83. Try skateboarding/learn to skateboard
  84. Take a Zumba class
  85. Fly in a helicopter
  86. Ride on a ride that would normally scare me
  87. Be a tourist in my own town
  88. Take a train cross-country
  89. Make a vision board
  90. Pay it forward in some way
  91. Give packs of necessities to the homeless living on the streets
  92. Overcome my shyness enough to do the things I want to do
  93. Learn to barbecue
  94. Send a care package to a soldier
  95. Go to a concert of a band/artist I like
  96. Learn how to play the piano
  97. Save more than I spend
    I am one of those people who likes to spend a lot, and that scares me, because I am at the point where I'm actually realizing that my spending habits are bad. I really want to work on that, and have more money saved than spent.
  98. Make macarons
    There are some things that scare me enough to not want to try and make, and macarons are one of those things. I really want to learn how to make them, and be able to make them well.
  99. Learn how to make and decorate cakes for different occasions (Birthdays, holidays, showers, etc.)
  100. Become skilled in working with modeling chocolate and fondant

It took me a while to come up with this list, but I finally got 100 things I would like to do to overcome my fears.

What are some fears that you would like to overcome?

Monday, November 5, 2018

My November Goals

I know November has been here for a few days now, but I only just thought of this post. And, it is still early enough in the month, to where I can share my goals for this month.

These are the goals that I would love to work on for this month (and beyond November, as well):
  1. Get my bedroom cleaned up
    I am a messy person by nature, especially when it comes to my room (mainly with my room). I really want to work on that, and now that I have some more free time, I can actually clean my room up. Now, to just get the motivation to clean up.
  2. Spend as little as possible on my credit card
    I know that the holidays are coming up, and I will be buying gifts soon, so this is going to be a hard one for me to follow thru on. But, I am a big spender, and this is another thing I want to work on in my life. I want to save a lot more than I spend, so I can have more to spend on the things I really need.
  3. Find an exercise routine that works for me
    I am not big on exercising these days, and it definitely has an effect on my health and well-being. I really want to move around more, but actually doing more exercise than what I am currently doing, more than what I am used to, is hard. I definitely want to get in better shape, so hopefully I can find something that works for me.
  4. Read at least one book a month
    I love to read, but because I had been very busy for several months (an internship 3 days a week, and my library job another three days a week), I just didn't feel like doing a whole lot during the time that I wasn't working, especially reading. Now that my internship is over, I have more time to read (among other things, of course), which I am very happy about.
  5. Donate/get rid of items I don't need/want anymore (clothes, accessories, books, CDs, movies, etc.)
    I have a ton of stuff, and I really don't feel happy having it all. I actually recently donated some clothes I didn't want anymore, but there are other things that I still need to go through, to see what I don't want/need anymore. There are some clothes that I wasn't sure if I wanted to keep or get rid of, so I will definitely be going through my clothes again. It feels soooo good when I get rid of/donate things I don't want anymore, partly because it's not in the house anymore, and partly because other people could get some use out of it as well.
  6. Learn how to cook and eat better
    Going along with my exercise goal, I want to be able to cook better, and to eat better. I don't always choose the best foods for my body, and I definitely feel the effects of that. Most of the time, I just look for something that requires little preparation, and go with that. Which means a lot of junk food. I really want to eat more of the "healthier" foods, and eat the not-so-healthy foods in moderation. Which will definitely be hard for me to do, but I am willing to work on that.
  7. Spend less time online/on the computer (1 hour a day)
    Since I am not very active, I tend to spend a lot of my free time on the computer, and that is not very good for me. I want to be able to find other productive things to do in my free time, like reading, exercising, etc. Don't get me wrong, I love being able to just sit back and relax at home, but that is what I do with almost all of my free time, and it's boring doing the same thing over and over and over. I will definitely have to find things to do, to make it not so boring.
What are your goals for November? I hope you achieve those goals, and have a wonderful November!!

Friday, November 2, 2018

Past

My past is a mix of beautiful and not so beautiful memories.
Traveling to other states to visit grandparents, cousins, aunts and uncles.
Death of family members.
Graduations
Weddings (I got to be a bridesmaid in my oldest brother's wedding, which made me so happy!!)
Bad grades
Poor choices I made
Good choices I made
Some bullying
Studying baking in college
Jobs
Holidays and birthdays spent with family and friends
Among many other things.
Part of my past was very difficult,
Part of it was amazing
But it is all a part of me, of who I am
And I wouldn't change it for anything.
The past is the past for a reason, though
And dwelling on it isn't going to change the future.
Dwelling on it doesn't change the past, either.
I am thankful for what has brought me here this far,
and I can't wait to see what my future holds.
Past actions and events does not dictate my future
So I can make of it how I wish.
The past helps me learn from my mistakes,
My actions
And events
Helping me move forward in life
And I am so thankful for that

Thursday, November 1, 2018

My Life

My life hasn't always been easy, or happy.
The worst time in my life was Octoberr 2010
The worst day: November 6, 2010
When my mom was in the hospital for five weeks
Before she died.
Growing up, my mom and I didn't have the best relationship
But we loved each other very much.
She was the one I would go to to talk,
She was the one I would go to when I was down.
We would have many morning talks
Many evening talks.
I am so grateful to have had her in my life
For as long as I did.
I have many good, happy memories in life
With my family.
I have adjusted well to my new normal in life
But I wish I still had my mom in my life.
She would be proud of the things I have accomplished
In the last few years.
I started out volunteering at the local library
Which turned into me getting a paid job there.
I am now one class/semester away from graduating from college
With my baking certificate
I recently completed an internship for my certificate
My life hasn't always been easy or happy
But it is my life
And I am proud to call it my life
I am where I am meant to be right now

Wednesday, October 31, 2018

Close

I am linking up with 31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes this year.

Today's Free Write is: Close


The doors we
Open and close
Each day
Decide the
Lives we live.
--Flora Whittemore
 

There will always be
Doors that close
When that chapter in life
Is over
But there will always be
Another door that opens
You just have to be open
To endings and new beginnings
To let closed doors stay closed
It is the past
And has been a learning opportunity
A life experience
A beautiful memory
Closed doors are just a part of life
And they help you grow
To make your own decisions
To help you live your best life
Closures can help you move on
From the bad
The sad
And move on
To the good
The happy
The beautiful
They help you figure out
Who you are in life
And lead you to
Where you need to be
 


Things That Made Me Happy in October

Here's what made me happy this month:
  • Finishing my internship (although, this also makes me feel kind of sad as well, because I loved interning at the bakery. I am really going to miss it there :(  )
  • The owner of the bakery I internshipped at bringing in food on my last day, to celebrate me finishing the internship
  • Getting an A in my internship class (yes, this was/is a class)
  • Handing out candy/treats to Trick or Treaters
  • Getting pumpkins for Halloween/Fall
  • Decorating the pumpkins that I got
  • Getting lunch at work, from an event/meeting that was held there
  • Going to ukulele nights
  • Watching Halloween-themed/related movies
  • Seeing Smallfoot in theaters
  • Seeing the newest Halloween movie
  • Registering and paying for the last class I need to graduate
This month was a pretty good month :)

Tuesday, October 30, 2018

Voice

I am linking up with 31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes this year.

Today's Free Write is: Voice

 
It only takes one voice,
At the right pitch,
To start an avalanche.
--Dianna Hardy
 
 

Everyone has a voice
But not everyone
Wants to listen
Or takes the time to listen
They think that
Just because
Someone is different than them
That their voice
Isn't as valuable
Isn't worth listening to
But each voice
Can move mountains
If we let it
Our voice may tremble
But it is strong
And it is worth listening to
It has the power
To move even
The heaviest of mountains
The hardest of hearts
If we use them for good
Having a voice
Is the most amazing thing
That we have
We just have to know
How to use it
When to use it
We have to know our why
Voices come in many different forms
And that is the beauty of it all
There is no one way
To use our voice
No one right way
It can be used as we see fit
To understand that
It is so worth it
To make our voices heard
In this world
In this day and age
Many voices are being silenced
Because people think they don't
Deserve to be heard
To be out there
But we need to be heard
We need to speak up
We need to be us

Monday, October 29, 2018

Afraid of Change, and of Staying the Same

I was recently watching an episode of Monk, and there was a scene where Monk was talking to the ghost of his late wife, telling her that he was afraid of change, and of staying the same.

It got me thinking about how I am the same way.

I really do not like change, and I sometimes have a hard time dealing with it, but I'm learning to accept change, and to live with it.

Changes are a part of life, and we have to learn that we can't do anything about it. Changes will come, whether or not we like it, and sometimes whether or not we're ready.

Changes can be good or bad, and sometimes people (including me) have a very hard time letting go of the past, of the memories, and of moving forward.

I am learning to move on, and deal with the changes as they come, but it is hard to do.

If something feels safe, comfortable, and if it works, we don't want to let that go for something new. We don't want to change what we already know works, if it doesn't feel like it needs to be changed. But, sometimes we also want to change, and staying the same can be boring, monotonous.

It's just that we don't know what happens with change, and all we know is what we've been doing, how we've been living, and changing just doesn't feel right. But we don't always want to do the same thing day after day.

It is just about finding the right balance of what works, what doesn't, and trying something new, something different every once in a while.

I love how a lot of shows keep it real, that they portay emotions and feelings, and events and all that, like it would happen in real life. That the characters, and what happens on the show, can somehow relate to real life situations.

So, thank you Monk, for being so relatable!!

Together

I am linking up with 31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes this year.

Today's Free Write is: Together


Alone, we can do
So little;
Together we can do
so much.
--Helen Keller


 
Alone, we can do some
But together
We can do so much more
Sharing the burden
Of life
Helps us to get through
The tough times
And enjoy the good times
Together
We can make more memories
Than if we go through life alone
Helping others helps us
It brings everyone closer together
Creates a strong community bond
A strong family bond
Taking the time to give time to others
Is how we are meant to live
But not everyone sees that
Coming together for good
Would make the world
A much better place to live
And we wouldn't have to
Live in fear for what might happen
Let's all come together
And offer each other
Peace
Love
Happiness
Joy
Life


Sunday, October 28, 2018

Song

I am linking up with 31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes this year.

Today's Free Write is: Song


Your
Heart is
Just a
Beatbox
For the
Song of
Your
Life
--Sandi Thom
 

 
 
Everyone has a song in their heart
For each season of their life
Whether it's sad
Or happy
There is always a song
For the ups and downs
For the beauty of life
The songs that come on
Just at the right moment
If we are going a bad time
Help us to keep going
Helps us to believe that
Something good will come out
Of the bad
Songs can speak to us in a way
Nothing else can
They tell a story
That we can relate to
Take can inspire us
To live our lives
To do good in the world
They can help lead us
To where we need to be
To the people we need in our lives
Songs help us understand
What we are going through
Why we are going through it
They help us understand
Our emotions
Our feelings
Our life
If we don't share the song in our heart
With others
It may not help others
Who are going through a tough time
We could be an inspiration to others
To lead a good life
To lead the best life we can
If we only share our song with the world


Saturday, October 27, 2018

Whole

I am linking up with 31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes this year.

Today's Free Write is: Whole


Only Jesus can
Give wholeness
to a
Broken life.
 
 
We are born whole
But as life goes on
We become broken
By our actions
Our words
Our decisions
And the actions
Words
And decisions of others
Tragedies break us down
Even more
Only Jesus can make us whole
When we cannot
And that is a beautiful thing
Being broken means we are human
And it makes us stronger
If we let it
But if we have the patience
And love for Jesus
Then we will be made whole
And new again
He does this when we need it most
Not a moment too early or too late
Whatever is missing in our life
He provides for us at the right time

Friday, October 26, 2018

Moment

I am linking up for this week's Five Minute Friday.

Today's FMF is: Moment

Each day is filled with many moments
Moments that shape a life
You never know what could happen
In those moments
But what is most important
Is making the most
Of the moments you have
It is the littlest thing in life
That can have the biggest
Impact in a life
Moments can quickly slip by
Without us noticing
If we let it
We all have to remind ourselves
To slow down once in a while
And take each moment in
Soak it up
Enjoy the time we have
One moment may not define us
But we can define a moment
By how we decide to spend our time
The moment we decide
To live our lives the way we want
Not how others say we should
We feel free from the limits in life
That prevent us from doing
The things we long
From making memories in the moment

Thursday, October 25, 2018

Capture

I am linking up with 31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes this year.

Today's Free Write is: Capture


Life is like a camera.
Focuse on what's important
and You'll capture it perfectly.
 
 
Life is like a camera...
Focus on what's important,
Capture the good times,
Develop from the negatives,
And if things don't work out,
Take another shot.
 
 
 

Capturing a moment in time
Can be difficult if we don't pay attention
We have to focus on what is
Most important in life
And less of what isn't so important
We tend to focuse more on
Working more
Doing as much as possible each day
When we really need
To focus on capturing time
With family and friends
To make memories
To take the time to be with them
And to be there for each other
Capturing moments
Emotions
Feelings
Capturing the good in life
Helps get through the not so good in life
And that is what truly matters

Wednesday, October 24, 2018

Brief

I am linking up with 31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes this year.

Today's Free Write is: Brief


Each moment is very brief
But so important
As is each life
It is important to take a moment
To pause
Look around
And marvel at the beauty
Of the world
Because of how brief everything is in life
The seconds slip away
Just like that
And you can miss the important things
If you don't take the time
To open your eyes
And just look around you
Things can change
In just one brief moment
That it is sometimes
Hard to notice
Sometimes it is obvious
You just need to take the time
To slow down and enjoy
The life you are given
Even for just
A brief amount of time

Tuesday, October 23, 2018

Common

I am linking up with 31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes this year.

Today's Free Write is: Common


What we have in common
Is that we are all human
That we all have feelings and emotions
That no one is exactly alike
That everyone is beautiful
In their own way
But it is common these days
For people to think
That those who are different from them
Don't deserve to live the life
That they want to live
That they don't deserve the same things they do
We need to realize that
Each life is supposed to look different
From one another
And that each person is worthy
Of living their life
We all have the common yearning
For being loved
And for loving others
And we all need to be open
To caring for others as well as
For ourselves
We are all human
We all need love
And empathy
And people we can count on in life

Monday, October 22, 2018

Help

I am linking up with 31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes this year.

Today's Free Write is: Help


 
Never be afraid to help
Others in their time
Of need. You never know
When you may need that
Shoulder to lean on.
 
 

Asking for help
Always feels so scary
Until you actually do it
No one wants to feel like
They can't do something
Because they think
It makes them look weak
But it really makes them stronger
No one can do everything all at once
And asking for help
Means you aren't afraid of relying on others sometimes
Asking others for help
May give you the strength
To be able to help others in the future
So don't be afraid to ask for help
It means you are human
That you don't need to do everything
All of the time
Requiring help is not a bad thing
Helping others is something we need more of these days
As many people are so focused
On themselves
Rather than what others need at times
We all know what it feels like
To be helpless
To need help at one point in our lives
So don't be afraid to ask for help
It is worth it in the end

Sunday, October 21, 2018

Start

I am linking up with 31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes this year.

Today's Free Write is: Start


 
Never use your failure yesterday
As an excuse for not trying again today.
We may not be able to undo
Damages, but we can always make
A new start.
 
 
Starting something new
Or starting over again
Means something else
Has to end
Starting something
May not be easy
it may be scary
But it is always worth it
The start of something
May be big,
Or small
But both are just as important
As the other one
Starting over doesn't necessarily mean
You failed
It just means it was not meant to be
And to start something new
Fresh starts are new opportunities
To grow and to learn
To learn more about yourself
And the world around you
You never know how new starts will go
Until it begins
But putting it off is a lot harder
Than actually going through with it
So just enjoy the opportunities when they come
Because you will be so thankful
For having those opportunities in the end
Those experiences

Saturday, October 20, 2018

Audience

I am linking up with 31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes this year.

Today's Free Write is: Audience

An audience is not
Brought to you
Or given to you;
It's something that
You fight for.
--Bruce Springsteen
 
The size of your audience
Doesn't matter.
What's important
Is that your audience
Is listening.
--Randy Pausch
 
 
Some people thrive
On having audiences
Some prefer being
Behind the scenes
Both are ok
You don't need
A big audience
To get your point across
To be heard
If your message could be heard
By just one person
Inspiring them to do good in the world
You have helped make this world
A better place
An audience can help
Spread the message
Of doing good
Of making every place better
More beautiful
More caring
More loving
More accepting


Friday, October 19, 2018

10 Goals Before 2019

I recently saw a YouTuber post a video on 10 goals she has made before 2019 begins.

I thought that was a good idea, and I was inspired to make a list of my own 10 goals before 2019. So, without further ado, here is my list of 10 goals I want to complete before 2019 comes.

  1. Get bedroom cleaned up
    I had started cleaning up my bedroom over the spring, yet completely stopped once I started my internship. With the internship, and my job at the library, I just did not feel like doing any cleaning in my off time, but now that the internship is over, I have more free time that I am hoping to partially spend on cleaning my room.
  2. Spend as little as possible on my credit card
    I am one of those people who spends more than saves, and I really want to try and work on that.
  3. Find an exercise routine that works for me, and keep it up
    I am not really an exercise junkie, but I do want to get in better shape. I walk, and sometimes bike, to and from work (which isn't that much of a trek for me), but that's about it. I was able to go swimming a couple of times over the summer as well, but I want to do more than this, so I can be a healthier version of myself.
  4. Keep up with writing in a journal
    One thing I really enjoy is writing. I had started a journal months ago, but I quite writing in it for a couple of months. I want to get back into writing in it again, hopefully writing entries at least once a week, or more if there are more things I want to document.
  5. Learn how to cook better, and to eat healthier
    I tend to gravitate to junk food more often than healthy foods, and I do want to change that.
  6. Relearn how to play the violin
    I played the violin for a couple of years in elementary school, but quit because I got bored with playing. I very much regret doing that, but I am hoping to get back into playing.
  7. Read two books a month
    I love to read, but while doing my internship, and working at the library, my down time was not spent reading any books. I want to read more, as I enjoy it very much, and I may even branch out into genres I normally don't read, as well.
  8. Bake and decorate something at least once a month
    Another thing I LOVE doing is baking, and I haven't done any at home for quite some time.
  9. Start learning how to speak, read and write in Spanish somewhat fluently
    I love foreign languages, and would love to be able to speak multiple languages. But, I have a hard time remembering words and their English meanings. I took Spanish in high school, but have forgotten most of the words I learned, because I don't have many people to speak Spanish to. I would love to be able to find a way to learn the language, that works best for me, and to be able to communicate more with people who aren't fluent in English.
  10. Volunteer at an animal shelter
    I love animals, and they always make me feel better when I'm around them. For a while, I hadn't had the time to be able to volunteer at a shelter, but since I now have extra time, I want to be able to volunteer at the local animal shelter.

Thursday, October 18, 2018

Search

I am linking up with 31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes this year.

Today's Free Write is: Search

 
We spend our whole lives
Searching for all the things
We think we want,
Never really knowing
What we have
 


We are always searching for something
To make us happier
To feel more loved
To fill a void
But sometimes
Once we get something
It doesn't always
Fill that yearning that we have
And we are wanting more and more
But a lot of the time
We are searching for the wrong thing
We don't always realize
That what we are searching for
Is something that we already have
God's love
Peace
Patience
Wisdom
He fills a part of our lives
That only He can fill
He is what we all
Are really searching for in life
His compassion and love
His faithfulness to us

Wednesday, October 17, 2018

Pause

I am linking up with 31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes this year.

Today's Free Write is: Pause

 
Now and then
It's good to pause
In our pursuit of happiness
And just be happy.
~Guillame Apollinaire
 
When in doubt...
         Pause
When tired...
      Pause
When angry...
      Pause
When stressed...
      Pause
And whenever you pause...
       Pray
 
 
These days people feel that
They need to keep moving
To keep working
To keep going
Which just burns them out
They don't think about
What that does to their well-being.
It is ok to pause
Every once in a while
To stop and think
To rest.
Pausing allows you to think
About all that is going on
And allows you to re-evaluate
What needs to change.
Pausing allows you
To live in the moment
To take a breath
To rest.
Pausing allows you
To think about what you want to do,
How you will react in a situation,
To catch your breath.
Pausing allows you to rest and recharge,
So you can take on each day as they come.


Tuesday, October 16, 2018

Pray

I am linking up with 31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes this year.

Today's Free Write is: Pray

 
Therefore I tell you
Whatever you ask for in
Prayer,
Believe that you have recieved it,
And it will be yours.
~Mark 11:24
 
Prayer can be
A powerful weapon in life
If only you know how to use it
God does hear your prayers
Even if he doesn't answer right away
Answers to prayers
Can come in unexpected ways
At unexpected times
When you most need it
All you have to do is ask
And your prayer will be answered
When life doesn't seem to
Be going right
Pray to God for help
When life goes right
Pray to God
To thank Him for all that he has done
He is always there for you
He always listens
He always answers


Monday, October 15, 2018

When

I am linking up with 31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes this yera.

Today's Free Write is: When


You never know
What each day brings
You never know when
Something will happen
You just have to be patient
If there is something you want
You have to work for it
And it will come
Sometimes when you least expect it
When you find yourself
Wishing for something to happen
You feel sad because you don't have it
But you have to remember
That you don't get anything
By wishing for it
You have to work at getting it
It will feel all the more rewarding
Once you do get it
Whether it be a job
A new home
Or an experience
It doesn't come unless you work for it
Persistance and patience
Always pays off

Sunday, October 14, 2018

Ask

I am linking up with 31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes this year.

Today's Free Write is: Ask


He who is
Afraid to ask
Is afraid
Of learning.
~Proverb
 
 
People may be afraid
To ask a question
Because they are afraid
Of learning the answer.
If they don't ask,
They will never know.
If they don't know,
They don't learn,
And if they don't learn,
They don't grow.
Asking helps a person
Understand the world around them,
And they can view the world
With a new perspective.
Asking a question
May be hard to do
But important
If you want to understand more,
Learn more about the world around you.
Don't be afraid to ask about something
That is important to you.
It doesn't hurt to question something,
And it doesn't hurt to find out more.

Saturday, October 13, 2018

Talk

I am linking up with 31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes this year.

Today's Free Write is: Talk

Talking to God
Is like talking to a friend
on a Telephone.
We may not see him
on the other end
But we know he's listening.
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People will talk about you
When they envy you
And the life you lead.
Let them.
You affected their life.
Don't let them affect yours.



For me,
Talking is very hard to do
Especially around new people
A group of people
People I am not familiar with
I am always thinking
About what I want to say
What I should say
What I should do
How people would treat me
Being so shy and introverted
Does have its disadvantages
When in certain situations
I am always worried
About what could go wrong
And not just letting what happens
Happen
And I always let the little things get to me
Well after it has happened.
I don't always like to say
What is on my mind
Because I think
No one wants to listen
That no one truly cares.
I have learned from experience
That talking truly does help.
I just need to push myself
To speak up on the important things
That need to be said.
Because it is worth being said
And it is worth being heard.

Thursday, October 11, 2018

Door

I am linking up with 31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes this year.

Today's Free Write is: Door


Sometimes we stare so long
at a door that is closing
That we see too late
the one that is open.
--Alexander Graham Bell
 
 
When one door closes
Another one opens
It may not happen right away
But a new opportunity
Always follows
When one ends.
When a door closes
It means that chapter
Of life is complete
And a new door opening
Means a new chapter
Is beginning
An open door
Is an opportunity
To start fresh
To learn from the past
And to keep moving forward
A closed door
Is an opportunity
To learn from what has happened
To know why it is closed
And to learn how to move forward
A closed door does not mean
You aren't worthy of an opportunity
It means it is not meant for you
And you just have to move on
To the next opportunity
That is meant for you
You just have keep going
Never give up
You will always have doors opening up
With new opportunities
You just have to be patient
And sieze the moment
When it is given to you


Wednesday, October 10, 2018

How

I am linking up with 31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes this year.

Today's Free Write is: How

There is no manual on how to live life
You just have to live it
The best you can
How a person's life looks
Is entirely up to them
Entirely up to God
How you talk
How you think
How you dress
How you live your life
Is not for others to judge
Not for others to dictate
It is yours
And yours alone
How we live our lives,
And who we are
Is not up for debate
We are who we are
For a reason
And nothing will change that




Tuesday, October 9, 2018

Current Favorites

Well, it's time for another favorites list!

Here are my current faves:
  • Poke bowls
    I recently tried a poke bowl from a new restaurant in town, and absolutely loved it. I had been wanting to try one, but didn't know where to get them. So, when I went to a local festival over the summer, I found out that the restaurant served them, so I jumped on the chance to try one, and have been hooked ever since!
  • Body wash from SeneGence
    My skin feels soft and smooth, and it has a light, fresh scent as well. I will definitely keep on using this, and will purchase more in the future!!
  • MARC ANTHONY TRUE PROFESSIONAL Bye.Bye Frizz Miracle Treatment
    I could tell the differnce in how my hair feels, after just the first use. My hair feels smoother and softer, and it does help with the frizz. I love it!!
  • Trust Fund Beauty Nail Polish in the shade Kiss Kiss Darling
    It has been many years since I painted my nails, but I got this nail polish in my September Ipsy bag, and tried it out. The color is absolutely beautiful!!! It is a bold, burgundy color, that is perfect for the fall, and it makes me want to start painting my nails again!
  • HEMPZ Triple Moisture Herbal Whipped Body Cream
    It instantly makes my skin feeling smoother, and the scent is amazing!
  • The Great British Baking Show
    I was finally able to start watching this series, and I absolutely love it!!! I am a baker, so this show is perfect for me. The contestants actually care about one another, and are not trying to take out the others. The hosts and judges are great as well, and this show is amazing!!
  • Pocketful of Primary
    A YouTube channel, by a teacher in Maryland. I have a heart for kids, and really want to be a teacher, so I am very happy to have found this channel recently. Michelle talks about how her days go, how she plans each day, shows what she purchases for her lessons, shows snippets of classes, and shares her feelings about each day. She keeps it real, and that is what I love about her, and her channel.

Inspire

I am linking up with 31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes this year.

Today's Free Write is: Inspire

The best thing
About the future
Is that it comes
One day at a time.
--Abraham Lincoln

Inspiration can come from anywhere
At any time
To anyone
The actions of one person
Can inspire the actions of another
Either good or bad
We need to let the good
Outweigh the bad
To help make the world
A better place
To inspire others
To do more good
So we can all make a better life
For ourselves and others
Inspiration can be a beautiful thing
If we let the world in
If we open up our eyes,
Our minds,
Our sould
To the beauty around us
Let us inspire each other
For the better

Monday, October 8, 2018

Comfort

I am linking up with 31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes this year.

Today's Free Write is: Comfort


He knows of our anguish, and He is there for us. --Dallin H. Oaks
 

No matter what happens in life,
There is always someone there
To comfort you.
When things are good,
They are there to celebrate with you.
When things aren't so good,
They are there to lend a shoulder to cry on,
An ear to listen to.
A hug to comfort.
Those people help us get through
The big and little things in life,
Always being there for us
No matter what.
Having someone to confide in,
To share things with
Is one of the greatest comforts in life.
The one who is ALWAYS there
is God
Who never abandons us,
Especially in our times of need.
That is the greatest comfort of all.
He knows exactly what we need,
When we need it.
He comforts us all of our lives,
And that is the best thing of all.


Sunday, October 7, 2018

Hope

I am linking up with 31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes this year.

Today's Free Write is: Hope



When the world says, "Give up,"
Hope whispers, "Try it one more time."
~Author Unknown
 
Hope is a fragile thing
Yet strong at the same time.
Hope can be as silent as the wind
Or as loud as a lion.
We just need to listen
And look in the right places.
Hope is what helps us
To keep going
Especially when things get tough.
We need that little extra push
To get over a hurdle that comes our way.
Hope can be broken by the littlest thing,
But can be built up by the littlest things as well.
Hope can come in many different forms
From something as simple as
Hoping for a good grade on something in school,
To something as big as
Marriage, starting a family,
Or other big hopes and dreams.
Hope gets us through each day
And gives us something to look forward to.
Hope is a beautiful thing.