Find Your Silver Lining

We all know that bad stuff happens, it's just a part of life. But what do you do when bad things happen to you? Well, I try to find the good things in bad situations, aka the silver linings. I had an huge example of this today when I went to go get my hair cut. Before I got it cut my hair was pretty long, about half-way down my back. I told the hairdresser that I wanted it a little shorter for summer and I wanted something a little different. So I showed her where I wanted it cut to and then she began. While she was cutting it I didn't think much about the length, but I realized when she started drying it that was REALLY short. I kind of started freaking out, it definitely wasn't just a few inches shorter, it was shoulder length! At first I was kind of upset and angry, but of course I would never tell her that. After I left the salon I had to rant a little bit to my friends and family, but after a little while I calmed myself down. I realized that it wasn't the end of the world, and hair grows back! The haircut actually ended up looking really cute, and it was definitely different which was exactly what I asked for.
    So there is my story for the day, I hope you enjoyed hearing a little bit about my day! Until next time...

-Yours Truly

SUMMER!

The warm sun, the great weather, and of course, no school! Everyone loves summer because you can be care free and you don't have to worry about some paper that's due next week. Counting down the days to when summer starts is what's keeping me alive during exam time. So what is there to look forward to? What is summer all about? Well I just wanted to share a little bit about my upcoming summer!
    This summer I don't have any major vacation plans, so I decided to apply for my first job! I'm so excited, but I haven't heard back from them yet. Most of my summer is being consumed by rehearsals and hanging out with friends, which is just the way I like it. Throw in a few small trips and a mission trip and that pretty much sums up my summer. But lately I have been thinking about all of the cliches of summer. Meeting cute guys at the beach, doing crazy stuff with your friends, finally getting that tan you have been waiting for! After thinking about it for a little while I decided to make a summer of 2014 bucket list!
    I'm not going to share this with you now, because it's still in progress, but I think it would be fun if we all made a little bucket list for this summer. It will give you fun goals to work on and keep you busy, also you make a lot of memories doing these fun things with your friends! So begin the countdown to summer everyone! Until next time...

-Yours Truly

Time

So something has been bothering me a lot lately. Why are we all in such a hurry? I understand that our time on Earth is limited, but sometimes while we are rushing through life, we are missing so much. Think about the last time you were hurrying down the street and didn't look at anyone passing by. Well, after seeing too many romantic comedies, you could have met the love of your life if you would have just slowed down.

    It's also important to remember that you don't need to waste your time either. I know that this seems like it's really complicated, and it definitely is. I think that one of the biggest challenges in life is trying to pace yourself. So, to end this tiny little rant, I want to say that we should all stop to smell the roses sometimes, otherwise we are going to let our own life pass us by. Until next time...

-Yours Truly

When Should You Shut Your Mouth?

After just reading the latest blog post on my friend Leah's blog (Love Ling) about how people just suck sometimes, I was inspired. Here is a link to her post if you are curious- Truth: Sometimes, People Suck - Love Ling. In this post she mentioned that, when in a social setting, everyone is just trying to fit in. I can totally relate to that. I know that it may sound extremely shallow, but deep down everyone wants to fit in somewhere. Generally, in order to fit in you have to make good conversation and make some new friends. That's where this post is going to come in. I don't know about you guys, but I have a bad habit of rambling on when I'm talking to others. This can not only leave you tongue-tied and embarrassed, but generally it gets on peoples' nerves.
    So when is the right time to shut your mouth? Well, before you share what's on your mind think about how it fits with the conversation. Does it have anything to do with anything? Are people going to understand what you are saying? Unless you can answer those questions, it's best to just not say anything at all. People appreciate a good listener too! So just sit back and enjoy the conversation. Stay alert and interested, but don't get in peoples' faces. Everyone needs their own personal space.
    So if you want to stop rambling stick to this motto: When in doubt, leave it out! And remember, this doesn't mean that you shouldn't share your opinions. You definitely can, but make sure that you don't ramble on about a subject for too long! Lastly, you are all wonderful and I'm sure making new friends will be a breeze. Until next time.

-Yours Truly

Being Shy

Everyone gets nervous around new people. It's like a universal thing, but how do you overcome that? It's so scary to put yourself out there and make new friends sometimes, but you can definitely do it. Personally, I'm not very shy, but everyone has their moments. So how do you overcome shyness? Well, it's really simple actually.
    First you have to be confident in yourself. Once you realize how amazing you are, it will be easier to show others. Walking up to someone new and striking up a conversation would be totally okay. Also, don't get embarrassed. I know that is a major goal and it can take a long time to master. Just remember that everyone is human, and they probably make mistakes all the time just like you. So, when choosing someone to make friends with be sure to choose someone who has something in common with you. If you don't have anything in common you won't have anything to start a conversation with. It's also a good idea to try to find someone with the same goals and morals as you, but you have to get to know them before you know that.
    All in all, just be pleasant. If you are even half as fantastic as I think you are, then there is no way they won't love you! Just remember: CONFIDENCE IS KEY!! Well, I hope this was helpful, until next time...

-Yours Truly

Mind Games

Hello everyone! Today I want to talk about something that literally every girl is accused of. Mind games. I wish that guys would get it through their heads that not all girls are the same! Sure, some girls are a lot of drama and won't just come out and tell you their feelings. I get that, we have to deal with other girls too. But, they need to realize that everything we say doesn't mean we are playing mind games with them. Sometimes if I say, "Pass the Ketchup," there is no second meaning.
    So this is going to be kind of a rant post, but I also think that a lot of girls do play mind games, and that's not cool. If you are upset with them, just tell them you are upset. This will take them by surprise and they will probably be thankful that they don't have to guess what you are thinking anymore. I understand that no one is perfect, I'm guilty of hiding my feelings too, but all girls should try to be more straight forward with everyone.
    Well, that is my rant for today, I hope you enjoyed it!

-Yours Truly

My Music Favorites!

Alright, so recently I have been loving light  music. So when I found some of these artists I was completely in love. So here are a few of my current favorite that I think you should definitely check out! Oh and I also want to apologize for taking such a long break from posting. I feel terrible, but I'm back now! So let's get to it:

Jack Johnson
This is the guy that sings the music in the Curious George movie. That's right. His smooth voice and adorable songs are fantastic and I can't get enough of them. Banana Pancakes and Better together are two of my favorites. I'll leave links for them right here:Banana Pancakes -Jack Johnson Better Together -Jack Johnson

Jason Castro
So I don't know many songs by him, but his cover of Hallelujah is incredible. I'm not sure what it is about his voice, but it is so unique and I love it! Also, he has gorgeous eyes. You might remember him from forever ago on American Idol, but that nothing compared to his music after the show. Hallelujah - Jason Castro

Birdy
I just recently found her on YouTube and I love the different quality of her voice. She does amazing covers and she is so young and fresh! Her cover of Skinny Love is great and she just brings a smile to your face. Anyways, you should go look her up! Skinny Love - Birdy

Well, that's all for now. All of these artists are available on iTunes and I encourage all of you to go buy their songs! Until next time...

- Yours Truly