Just Say Yes!

Yesterday, I had my Senior Honor Night and that was something that made me want to change my perspective and outlook on life going into college because to me college is a fresh start like my 4th chance to have a clean slate and make me who I want to be. It wasn't something academically because I was good in that department, but when it was the departmental awards was when it was apparent that I was a "mundane person" (quoting the student's matrix senior speech) and that I was a person who was afraid and worried what other people think....I wasn't doing anything special..I was just a regular high school student going through the motions..yet I went to an IB school that was all about taking a leap of fate..being a risk taker and yet I wasn't. I was that person that didn't really participate in class, no asking questions, didn't answer questions, didn't perform a lot in front of people because I was afraid. I was afraid mostly of what others thought of me because of my mistakes or looking foolish, but now I realize that being a risk taker is not something to be afraid of but something to strive for because yes we will be judged one way or another and we can't hide it but instead of being shy and scared, we can embrace it and others will be able to see that we are not afraid. Just take a leap of fate because in the end we can either laugh at it when looking back or appreciate it because who knows what it will bring us.


 I watched a youtube video by a beauty guru, Zoella, and her "Just Say Yes" video was very inspirational  and made me realize that in college I don't want to be mundane but take a risk and "JUST SAY YES", yes to the clubs, yes to answering questions, yes to being outgoing and voicing my opinions. Even if you don't have a chance to have a clean slate like me, you still can change too! It doesn't matter what other thinks because most likely you won't see them again in the future, but the only person that opinion does matter and will be with you for the long run is yourself. So be the person you want to be and not what others want you to be. Hold your head up high and never look back! Just say YES!!!!!

x o x o 

Crossing Something Off the Bucket List = (:

This morning I went for my daily morning exercise of running, but for the past few days I have been walking with my mom since my running shoes I used gave me a blister on the back of my heel. But today, I attempted to run with a different running shoes and I was inspired by one of my neighbors who I see everyday running around the subdivision 5 times with her dog. Seeing her and talking to her at the subdivision block party, I wanted to attempt it since I have been stuck in running only once, 1 mile. So blasting my workout playlist to the max., I started my journey. I started my first mile slowly pacing myself and by the time I reached the 2nd mile I had to run on the other side of my house so I wouldn't be tempted to stop. I was extremely tired by the time I was halfway done with my 2nd mile and I was so tempted to stop, but I kept telling myself that I was almost there and my mom really encourage me once I past by her while she was walking. When I crossed the finish line that is making it into my driveway, I felt motivated, accomplished and so proud of myself. Finally I did it, I get to crossed off something on my bucket list. This run proved to me that I was able to do so many things I want to do before school starts like finish my book list, summer homework, baking, etc.

So I am currently watching my cartoons (I'm a dork) trudging through the whole seasons. I was so upset that one of my favorite shows, Jane By Design, is cancelled so I am looking for a new show to watch. I'm excited for the Carrie Diaries to premiere. Also, I can't wait for The Vampire Diaries, Once Upon a Time, Dallas, and Nikita to come back. I was thinking of watching Warehouse 13 since I love those type of history show.

Well so much for my rambling. I just wanted to shared with you the happy accomplishment I did (:

x o x o

Late Night Reading

Well right now is midnight and I am not at all sleepy which is a bad thing since I need to start adjusting my sleeping time for school. So, I am currently blogging to y'all while watching, yes this is going to seem childish but I can't help it, cartoons. To be more specific, I am watching Codename: Kids Next Door. But I have to admit something to you all, I am a bookaholic. I have a huge obsession with reading from historical fiction to chick lit to classics; I love them all.  What I love about reading books is that it transport me into a different place, helping my creative juice start spinning and flowing. I love to curl up by the fireplace with a hot chocolate or lay on the grass with a cup of lemonade and read. They are great to help me take a break from my stress and my life. I especially love to read books in the paper form and not electronically because I love the tangible feeling. Having a book in my hand makes me feel like I am in the 19th century, a century I love. Plus I need to learn how break one bad habit with books...I must learn NOT to read the ending while reading the book....it is such a bad habit I have :(

Here is the stack of books right now sitting next to my lounge chair in my room:

1) The Agency: The Body in the Tower by Y.S. Lee      (YA historical fiction & mystery & series) I am a bit of a history junkie and reading historical fictions are my favorite because I learn something about the past as well. My most favorite is historical romance!!! (:

2) Julie & Julia: My Year of Cooking Dangerously by Julie Powell   (memoir)  I wanted to read this novel right after I watched the movie. Memoirs are such amazing books because they are very interesting about someone like us with something interesting happening.

3) Illuminated by Erica Orloff  (fiction & YA romance)  My sister actually borrowed this book under my card, but didn't read it. I did read a bit of it and so far it didn't have any reference to Romeo & Juliet like they said at the back, but maybe it will occur later, which means I have to read some more (:

4) Eragon by Christopher Paolini (YA fantasy fiction & series)  I also wanted to read this after watching Eragon. I have been wanting to get in the habit of reading the novel first before watching the movie, but that never happened yet.

5) The Chemical Garden Trilogy: Fever by Lauren Destefano  (YA fantasy fiction/ romance/dystopia & series) I have read the first book in the series, Wither, and I loved the book so much and I was so excited when the 2nd book came out, but with all the books I have, I haven't gotten a chance to read it yet.

6) The Probability of Miracles by Wendy Wunder  (YA romance fiction)   I saw the ad for this book on the dEliA's website and reading the inside flap it sounded very interesting. However so far reading it, I had a slow time reading it because usually if a novel is good, I would read it in an hour to a day worth, but this novel has taken me so far a week and I don't think I am even half way done. I hope it gets better since I am at the part where Campbell is at Maine.

7) The Carrie Diaries by Candace Bushnell   (YA romance fiction & chick lit)    I am definitely gonna try that habit I wanted to get into with reading the novel before the movie, well in this case tv series. I actually did this with The Vampire Diaries and The Secret Circle series. I started this novel before but never finish, but maybe I will be able to finish this time(:

8) Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen  (fiction & english classic & romance)   Yes this novel is for school, which I am being an overachiever and read all the novel before actually reading it in school. I loved the movie w. Keira Knightley so so so so much that I bought myself the novel in a Penguin classic, oldie looking style and am excited to sit outside with this novel and read it. Hopefully I can get it done before school starts(:

Well that is a hefty list of books I have, such a book hoarder, hopefully I will be able to finish all of this before school starts. I will check back in next week with my progress, reviews and hopefully a finish to the list.

x o x o 

Nothing is better than walking in the rain

Picture is from here

Hello! First journal entry on my upcoming, new blog *raising the roof*! So I've been working on my huge essay for school (I go to an IB school) which is called an EE or extended essay, and I made this bet with my mother that I would be able to finish the rough draft of the EE by this sunday at 11 a.m. If i  win the bet then I would get this Kathy Van Zeeland purse that she bought but never used, but if I loose I would have to give her my GUESS purse that I have not used yet. I thought it was going to be easy, but am I wrong. I so far have about 60 words done and a huge writers block, not to mention I need to be writing my college application essays too. So I have created a work area in our basement on our childhood plastic picnic table, and using an exercise ball as a chair since I can't since on the bench without half my butt sticking out. So I was having a huge writer's block and so I decided that it would be good to take a walk in the rain since it was something I have never done before. Armed with my floral umbrella, keys to the house, and my iPhone, I went outdoors. It was remarkably soothing walking down the sidewalk with the rain beating down the umbrella and no one outside but me and road ahead of me. It just gave me time to take in all the nature (yes this does sound corny and cheesy but it's true :P) and the beauty it possesses. I came back inspired, but not for my writer's block unfortunately, but for creating and blogging on my blog. So thank you for reading and taking the time to stop by and hopefully you too will be inspired and learn from me. 

x o x o