Face Your Fears!

    What do you think of when you hear the word "fear"? I know my mind goes straight to bees, needles, and spiders. They literally could bring me to tears(I'm such a weenie). But, what are you supposed to do with everyday fears? When you are scared to talk to the person you like, when you don't want to get your feelings hurt, when you don't want to talk in front of the class... What do you do then? There are a few things you can do to get you through it!
     First off, think about how this could positively affect your life. Think of all the good that could come from you going up to that special person. You could end up finding out that they like you too! Another thing to remember is, what is there to lose? I realize that some fears may be dangerous, but we are just talking about everyday stuff here. So, go do it. Go face your fear! I know that it can be hard to do, believe me everyone has been there. My tactic is to just take a big breath and start walking. If you want to grow as a person and get what you want out of life, you need to be able to go get things yourself.
   Next time you are nervous about a presentation, or want to talk to someone you like in person, just do it. It's not the end of the world!

-Yours Truly

Having a Best Friend

    We all have friends. They are the people who can relate to all of the weird stuff you do. Without them, where would you be? And that is exactly what I'm going to talk about today.
    I have a few really close friends that I know I can rely on. They are always there for me and give me advice when I really need help. Because of the support system that my friends provide for me, I can't stress the importance of a great group of friends enough to you! I know that sometimes girls can be a lot of drama and it's easy to think that you should just avoid them and stick to hanging out with guys, but don't! Even if guys are low maintenance, you can still find amazing girl friends that can be there for you when a guy can't! My friend Leah, from lovelingblog.blogspot.com, is one of my best friends. I know that no matter what, I can tell her anything and she will accept me. So even if you have to look really hard for the perfect friend, keep searching because once you find one, it will be worth it! So go say hello, you never know who your next friend might be!

-Yours Truly

Just Keep Swimming!

   Sometimes life can throw you a curve ball. Things can go from fantastic to a complete disaster in about 2.5 seconds.So what do you do when you just feel like your life is ruined? Well, you just have to remember that it's not the end of the world. Just like in Finding Nemo, you have to become a Dori.
    Dori looks past all of the bad things and just keeps swimming. That's exactly the same principle that I apply in my own life. If something in your life goes wrong, or you make a huge mistake keep moving forward. Don't forget what has happened in the past, but use it so you don't make the same mistakes again. This also helps you forgive others.
    I definitely have a lot of people in my life who need to learn that it's okay to make mistakes and that others make them as well. If we could all just grasp this idea everyone would realize that all of us are going through the same problems.So to conclude this post, even if life sends you bad grades, mean girls, or bad boyfriends, remember to forgive and just keep swimming!

-Yours Truly

Why So Serious?

    Today's generation is insane! They all have smart phones as soon as they get into 3rd grade. Everyone is trying to grow up waaay too fast. When I was their age playing outside was my pass time, not watching television, or killing my brain with flappy bird. I've noticed that this need to grow older too quickly doesn't just stop at  the elementary-aged kids. People that go to my school are already trying to act like adults. My question for them is, why?
     I thought of this during the snow days that plagued us not too long ago. I noticed that I was one of the very few teenagers out playing in the snow. They all think they are too good and too mature to play in the snow. Well, in my opinion trying to act like an adult before you have to is just wasting the good years of your life. Not everyone can be like Peter Pan and fly away to a world where you never grow old(even though I wish I could almost everyday). So why does everyone want to leave behind the fun times of being a kid. Running around, acting crazy, going sledding, building a snowman. Apparently everyone is just way too cool for any of that. I'm going to end my rant with this... What's the rush?

-Yours Truly

TMI Tag

 

     Well hello! I know that this is my 2nd post today. I pinky promise I won't do this too often, but I was challenged to fill out the tmi tag from blogger. So here are 50 questions that will help you get to know me. Please feel free to take this and post it on your own blog! I double dog dare you!

1: What are you wearing? soccer shorts, a t-shirt and nasty soccer socks
2: Ever been in love? maybe, but it was too early to tell
3: Ever had a terrible breakup? nothing crazy, but no break up is exactly peachy
4: How tall are you? 5 ft. 1 in
5: How much do you weigh? that is classified information
6: Any tattoos? nooooo
7: Any piercings? just my ears 
8: OTP? One true pair? obviously Katniss and Peeta
9: Favorite show? Gossip Girl, The Fosters, Twisted, Face Off, etc.
10: Favorite bands? Mumford and Sons, One Republic, The Script, & more!
11: Something you miss? warm weather
12: Favorite song? Hey Jude by the Beatles
13: How old are you? CLASSIFIED
14: Zodiac sign? Pisces 
15: Quality you look for in a partner? #1 quality is a sense of humor, but a cute face won't turn me away
16: Favorite Quote? "Don't let a bad day let you think you have a bad life"
17: Favorite actor? Josh Hutcherson
18: Favorite color? Orange & Yellow
19: Loud music or soft? definitely soft
20: Where do you go when you’re sad? to the chocolate
21: How long does it take you to shower? around 15 minutes
22: How long does it take you to get ready in the morning? 20ish minutes
23: Ever been in a physical fight? Nope
24: Turn on? smart guys
25: Turn off? being boring and being afraid to be yourself
26: The reason I joined Blogger? I need to let some things be heard, recommended by a friend
27: Fears? bees, needles, and cooties
28: Last thing that made you cry? Someone that I knew got in a car crash and one of the passengers was killed, so I cried in mourning
29: Last time you said you loved someone? like 5 minutes ago to my family
30: Meaning behind your Blogger Name? I want to be known for what I write, not who I am, so I just sign yours truly, no name needed
31: Last book you read? Anthem
32: The book you’re currently reading? The Lucky One
33: Last show you watched? Big Bang Theory
34: Last person you talked to? Leah
35: The relationship between you and the person you last texted? BFFs
36: Favorite food? peanut butter
37: Place you want to visit? Ireland
38: Last place you were? in the school gym
39: Do you have a crush? maaaaybe
40: Last time you kissed someone? last summer -__-
41: Last time you were insulted? Today
42: Favorite flavor of sweet? whatever juice boxes are
43: What instruments do you play? flute and piccolo
44: Favorite piece of jewelry? my moms old ring
45: Last sport you played? Soccer 
46: Last song you sang? Counting Stars by One Republic
47: Favorite chat up line? "Do you know what this shirt is made of? Girlfriend material"
48: Have you ever used it? Not yet...
49: Last time you hung out with anyone? the snow days 
50: Who should answer these questions next? anyone who has the guts

I hope this lets you know a little more about me. 

-Yours Truly

Don't Worry, Be Happy

Today I was inspired. This may sound extremely dumb to everyone else, but I feel the need to share it. I play in my high school band and today we had a playing challenge. I have been sitting 3rd for a week or two and I was so ready to be bumped back up to 2nd. Well today that happened. I completed my goal! I can't even describe how happy I was at first. Then I thought back to how I felt before the challenge. I was stressed, nervous, and shaky. That is when I realized, when you have put in the work, there is nothing to worry about. "Don't worry, be happy!" If you start to worry, you may prevent yourself from doing your best.
    Over time you start to realize the warning sign of worry. You get frantic, you question yourself, you even doubt yourself. We all need to just stop! That's why this quote really spoke to me. I can use this to help me get through nerve-racking times and do my best. So what makes you happy? What are you excited about? Think about the next big test, or your next tryouts. Are you ready for them? Well as Bob Marley put it... "Don't worry, about a thing, because every little thing, is going to be alright!"

-Yours Truly

Drama

   

 
    That's right, the five letter word that sends girls running. Nobody wants to have a ton of drama in their life, it just makes things too complicated. I know that everyone goes through drama at some point in their life, but why? That is what I find myself asking the universe. Why does drama even exist?!
     Recently I have been going through some drama of my own, and it sucks. Having to tiptoe around some of my friends is not exactly the time of my life. The silent treatment is almost worse than an actual confrontation sometimes. So what should you do? Should you try to fix it? Or should you leave things how they are and make your friend come to you? That's exactly what I want to know.
    The terrible thing is, there isn't a handbook you can go to in order to figure things out. It's all up to you and that scares me. Being caught up in an argument with a friend can really put a damper on your day, or week! So, I think the best thing to do is apologize and keep your head up. There is only so much you can do until it's time for your friend to meet you half way. So question of the day.... What is the longest amount of time you have been completely drama-free?

-Yours Truly

Embarrassment

 

    There it is. That one word that we all know only too well. Just like everyone else, I have had my fair share of embarrassing moments. It sucks. Whether you get tongue-tied in front of the class, or raise your hand and answer a question totally wrong, the feeling is just as horrific.

    Embarrassment may be difficult to deal with, but it is also very easy to overcome. The best thing you can do is just not sweat it. There is no reason to sweat the little things. Everyone messes up, we are only human. The real challenge is whether you bounce back after you do something insanely embarrassing or if you just let it ruin your day. The choice is completely yours. 

    Personally, I am a positive person. I like to find the silver lining in all situations, no matter how grim. My tactic to take down embarrassment is to just laugh it off. Mistakes happen all the time, and who really cares if you slip up a little. Remember to just be yourself and everyone will barely notice if something goes wrong.
    So, here is my question of the day... Next time you do something totally embarrassing, are you going to bounce back? The decision is all yours.

- Yours Truly

P.S. for all of you girls who love fashion, beauty, and more, go check out my friend's blog!
       http://lovelingblog.blogspot.com/

Figuring Things Out

    Considering that this is my first post on this blog, please bear with me. Today I decided that I wanted to start a blog that I could post anything on. Advice, drama, boring things about my life, and the stupid thoughts I have. I hope you find something I post on here interesting.
    Well, today I was sitting in class wondering why I was even there, as usual. When I looked around the room I realized how different my life would be if I didn't go to school. If my dream finally came true and I could just sit at home and eat chips all day. But, without school I wouldn't know nearly half of the useless facts I do now. I wouldn't even know how to type these rambling sentences. I know this is super cheesy, but without school where would you be? Just think about it. How many amazing friendships would you have missed out on?
    Anyways that was my thought for the day. I hope you suffered through this post and will suffer through more of them later.

-Yours Truly