Showing posts with label Ideas. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Ideas. Show all posts

Beach Vacation Outfit Ideas


Hey guys welcome back to another blog post. Since I am leaving for the Outer Banks this morning I thought I would share some beach vacation outfit ideas inspired by some common beach activities. I have three looks to show you guys. The first one is a look for a day of boating, the second one is a walking around town look, and the third look is a look for the beach. I hope you guys enjoy these looks, and I am so excited to share with you guys my Outer Banks photos after my trip! 




For the boating look I went for something that had a nautical vibe but also something comfortable to wear. The color scheme of this outfit is also white and blue which is a cute color scheme for boating. I love the fish earrings, they are just adorable! I also added some Vineyard Vines pieces in the look to add to the boating vibe because pretty much anything vineyard vines has a cute coastal southern vibe which is what I was going for with this look. 



For the walking around town look I wanted the outfit to have a casual vibe with a little bit of a dressy touch to it. The top and the shorts create a casual beachy vibe to the outfit. To add the little bit of dressiness to the look I added a Kate Spade clutch, and some ankle bracelets. I also had to throw some birks to the look because birks are so cute, and the perfect summer sandal! 



For the beachin it look I wanted to have a pretty basic beach look. I have a super cute tropical bikini in the look, and to add a beach mermaid vibe to the look I added some starfish earrings. Of course I had to add the pattleboard that I have been lusting over!! If you guys didn't know my birthday is coming up next month and the number one thing I want is an inflatable pattleboard. They are just so cool, and I'm always hanging out by the water so I would use it so much. It's something that I want to get into and start doing because it looks really fun. 

Well that is all for the looks! I hope you guys liked the looks, and I hope you guys liked my awesome beachy graphics that I added to the photos. I will see you guys on Friday with all of my Outer Banks photos!! 

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Cute Swimsuits for Spring, and Summer

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With the weather warming up, and pools starting to open, I thought I would share some cute swimsuits that can spark some ideas for what you could be wearing this spring/summer. I totally live in swimsuits during spring, and summer, and I also wanted to share some of the swimsuits that I've been wearing recently, and some I wore last summer. So to start out this post I would say that choosing a swimsuit can be hard because it has to be comfortable. When I choose a swimsuit it can be hard because I'm really petite, and I wear a double zero, so some companies don't have sizes that small. Some places that I have had luck at are Target, Zaful, Walmart, and Rose Gal. I feel like you should always try it on before you buy it, but if buying online be sure that the measurements match up to your body before you buy. Personally I am a bikini person, and I love a floral or striped swimsuit, and even plain colors I like to wear too.


This is a photo from last summer. I got the top from Target, and I got the bottoms from Walmart. I am usually not a Walmart girl but when I was there with Gab last year Walmart actually pulled through with cute bikini bottoms that fit. I would not recommend Walmart for cute swimsuits because not a lot of them are cute, but if you are looking for a variety of cute swimsuits I would go to Target.  


I am wearing the same Walmart bottoms in this photo, and my top is from Rose Gal. I like these paired together because the bottoms have the same color pink in them as the top. This is too funny because I had a partnership with Rose Gal a little back in the winter, and I got credit to their site, and I stocked up on summer swim suits. I was literally so ready for warm weather when it was winter, and now i can finally wear my swimsuits. 


I love this striped swimsuit from Gamiss. I also had a partnership with them so I bought this striped bikini with my credit. I really love this one because it's off the shoulder, and I could totally see myself strutting the beach wearing this. I'm so excited because I'm going to the Outer Banks in June, and I will totally be rocking this bikini for sure.


Lastly I paired the pink bikini top from Rose Gal with the bikini bottoms from Gamiss. I feel like I look really fashionable in this photo, and definitely looking like a statue I feel like. But hey I love the combo! I can't wait to wear all of my swimsuits in the pool once Gabs pool opens. I literally went to the pool with her everyday last summer, and I plan on doing the same thing once it's summer break. Anyways guys I hope you guys got some inspo, and I will be back next week with another post.  




Spring Break Outfit Ideas!

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It may have already been spring break for some people, but for a lot of people my age they are on spring break right now. Whether or not you are on spring break or not these clothing ideas are really good for vacation wear, and just the warmer weather in general. I personally have been loving an airy boho chic vibe for spring break because it represents a weight kind of being lifted off my shoulders, and it also represents that I'm here to have fun, and relax. I am seriously so glad that it's finally warm now, and that means i can pull out all the spring, and summer clothes. I'm actually going to organize my spring/summer wardrobe today because i have a day off from work, and I'm so excited!! I also wanted to try something different today and put together three outfits that would be perfect for spring break to go along with the picks. I think this will be very helpful for those of you who are having a hard time dressing for spring break. 
Outfit one is a perfect look for a beach or pool day. I wanted to throw in a beach or pool outfit because it's spring break, and that means it's time to break out that bikini! I love the cool waist line detail on the bikini because it looks so fun, and beachy. I also could not forget to add Birkenstocks to this look because they are really cozy, and they also create a cute boho vibe to the outfit. 

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Outfit number two is a more dressy look for spring break. I picked out a palm printed dress because that is such a cute print for spring break, and i paired it off with some cute wedges, and some tassel earrings. This kind of an outfit would be good to wear for a dinner, or event during spring break that is a little more dressy. 

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Outfit three is a more casual look that is still super cute. If you are going to be soaking up the sun i would wear something like this outfit because it's lightweight, and has a hat so then you will be protected from the sun. The floral top is cropped so there is lots of room to breathe, and this outfit would create such a cute spring meets summer sun vibe if you know what i mean. 

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That is all for today's post. I hope i got to inspire some of you guys, and help you out if you're struggling for a cute spring break outfit. I hope you guys loved all the picks, and all the outfits i put together! I will see you guys next week with a new post.


Custom Cards For Valentines Day


Valentines day is just around the corner, and that means spending time with your loved one, or being forever alone and eating ice cream by yourself in the corner. Which ever persona you are now is the time to start thinking of gift ideas, and if you guys didn't already check out my His and Hers Valentines Day Guide you can check it out here. I know not everyone is into Valentines day, but Valentines day would be a good time to show some love, even if you don't have a significant other. I came across Basic Invite, and they actually do custom invitations, and custom cards for pretty much any event. They actually have over 180 different color options to choose from, and lots of different designs too. Whether it be announcements, or sweet sixteen invitations, they got you covered. Their designs are absolutely gorgeous!! This will be my new go-to place for cards now because they have good service, lots of design options, and all of their stuff is customizable. Basic Invite is not expensive either, and they are good if you like to personalize your cards a lot, and if you're looking for a gorgeous design. 


When i first ordered the cards i thought they were going to be pretty, but when i got them in the mail i was really impressed because they were stunning. I'm not even a stationary person either but i was impressed. I love how they turned out, and i will gladly be giving these away on valentines day to my family, and friends. The photos don't do justice, you would just have to see them in real life because the cards i received were so pretty.  


I made one for my best friend Gabby, and i custom wrote on it, "girl you're an awesome friend, and i seriously don't know what i would do without you as my friend. I wish you a happy Valentines day, and we can both twin with the #singlelife. And we will probably accidentally twin on Tuesday or something because that's just how we are. But i appreciate spending time with you, and you are the bestest friend anyone could ask for. I remember when i first met you i was like "i have to become friends with her", and now we are so aye. -Courtney" I love the message that i wrote on her card because we always accidentally twin, and now i can empathize it on a card. 


This next card is so cute because i have my dog on it! With basic invite you can customize pretty much everything, so on this design i changed the colors around, added photos of my dog, and changed the text. I love how customizable their cards are, and customizing a card is a great way to add a personal touch to a card, and make the receiver of the card feel awesome. Basic Invite has raised, or flat text, 180 different colors, customizable foil, over 40 different colors of envelopes, and 7 types of paper to print it on. I think they are the best option for customizing a card because they have tons of designs, and lots of design elements that you could use on the cards. For my 17th birthday this year, or any other events I'm going to go to basic invite because their stuff is awesome, and there are so many different ways you could design something. Another thing to note about them is that they have an address capturing service where you can share a link on social media to request to have your friends and families addresses captured in your account so then you can send the cards out to them easier. 


I made a little card for my pantry that is in my room just to make my pantry prettier. So even if you aren't getting a card for someone you can personalize something that you would use yourself. I love the little phrase i put on there, it's kind of funny. This pantry card was actually one of their holiday designs, and i revamped it, so you can pretty much take any of their designs and revamp it to be something you would like. 


I also loved their little stationary cards, they are so cute if you want to write a little note to someone, or write a little phase. I hope you enjoyed this post, and got some inspiration from it. Thanks so much to Basic Invite for sponsoring this post, and i highly recommend using them for personalizing cards, or invitations. They are having a 15% off sale right now with the coupon 15FF51 if you want to go make your custom stuff. I'll see you guys on Tuesday with another blog post, and i hope you guys have a wonderful rest of your week. 





Black Friday Deals: His and Her Holiday Gift Guide


Hey guy's I'm back with another blog post. I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving. Today I'll be sharing a his and her gift guide. All of the items listed are at least 30% off or higher on black Friday special. 

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1)Steve Madden Belted Waffle Woven Coat(40% off)
You can never go wrong with a winter coat. The colder weather is starting to kick in, and everyone could use a nice coat. I wear the same one practically everyday, but having different styles or variety can always be fun. Coats also have different kinds of heaviness, so when choosing a coat you should consider what climate you live in, and how much warmth you'll need. 

Guys Kate Spade is having some amazing sales for black friday!! I'm so excited because Kate Spade is one of my favorite designers, and this monkey keychain is so cute! Keychains are always a nice addition to add to bags to add a little bit of style to the bag, and to spice things up.

3)Tarte Golden Day Dreams Eye & Cheek Palette(50% off )
A lot of girls love makeup, and it's a really easy stocking stuffier kind of gift. I would say just know what type of makeup she wears, what colors she likes, and then decide from there what would work the best. 

4)Arianna Boots The Original Duck Boot(50% off)
Duck Boots are really good if you like hiking, and this could be a versatile kind of gift. This gift could work for men or woman, but I just put it on the woman's list because these boots I linked are woman's boots. But duck boots are really comfy, and a classic style of boots that really never go out of style, and you can get a lot of wear from them. 

5)BP. Bar Pendant Necklace(50% off)
A statement necklace can really make a big difference to an outfit especially if it's a simple top. It's just one of those staples that are in almost every woman's wardrobe, and they can really make an outfit pop. 

6)Kate Spade Nylon Cosmetic Pouch(60% off)
I feel like girls can never really have enough cosmetic pouches because usually we are crazy about our skincare, and beauty products. I personally need a new cosmetic bag because my other one got destroyed because foundation leaked all over it. So stuff happens, you never know when you need a new one haha. 

Baker Boy hats have really been in trend lately, and they are just the cutest trend. Baker boy hats look so chic, and kind of vintagy, and it can really add a cool element to an outfit. Like if you mix modern pieces with a baker boy hat it can look really sophisticated, and quite stylish. They would be a great present for the sophisticated kind of woman who enjoys going out of their comfort zone with style.

8)Max Studio Pleated Georgette Off-the-Shoulder Blouse(70% off)
So this is like a high school trend. Literally at my high school everyone wears off-the-shoulder-blouses. I have a couple myself but I only wear them in the warmer weather. This would be a good gift for a teenage girl, or someone that enjoys the look of off-the-shoulder tops. I have seen other older aged fashion bloggers wearing off-the-shoulder tops too, so maybe this is a universal trend for woman. I'm not sure but they do look pretty cute. 

9)Kenneth Cole Rose Gold-Tone Crackled Crystal Drop Earrings(70% off)
Earrings are an easy kind of present to get if you have no idea what the person wants and they have pierced ears. It's hard to go wrong with earrings unless you get ones that are super ugly, and that they will never wear. But ladies have good fashion sense, so it's hard to go wrong with a nice pair of earrings. Just think of the style that they might like, and if they are a casual dresser get them something casual. Just base the choice of earrings off of their style, and then you should be good. 

10)Vince Camuto Crossbody Satchel(70% off)
Girls love purses, let's be real. They are super cute, and they are a great gift if you want to splurge a little bit. But at this time of the year designers are marketing those prices down, so now would be the best time to buy a designer bag. A little off topic but two years ago I got a limited edition Kate Spade crossbody(it's the bow crossbody that you guy's always see in Instagram pictures, and in looks). It was a little over one hundred dollars, which actually was not bad at all for limited edition considering some people are buying one thousand dollar Gucci purses. But normally I bet it would be two times the price because Kate Spade bags don't go on sale too much for that kind of price, if anything you'd be lucky to get a purse for two hundred dollars in the non holiday season. So I highly recommend if you want to invest in a bag I would do it in the holiday season because it's at it's cheapest price. 

11)ALALA Edge Ankle Leggings(70% off)
Okay does anyone else love getting new working gear or is it just me? Literally when I get new workout gear I run on the sidewalk of the busy road that's near my house just to show off my new gear to everyone, and be like "look at these nikes!!" Even through no one cares but it's fun. But anyways if you're trying to get a gift for a woman that is athletic, you can pretty much guarantee that they will like some new workout gear. 

12)Saks Fifth Avenue Wine Not Slippers(70% off)
I thought these slippers were funny because they are perfect for someone that loves wine. But slippers in general woman like because they keep our feet warm. We get cold s easily, so it's the perfect gift if you know someone that always has to be warm, and cozy.

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1)Champion Men's logo graphic T-shirt(50 % off)
Men always need a basic t shirt, and it's one of those wardrobe staples that every man reaches to over and over again. It's an easy thing to get a guy if he isn't picky about clothes, and wears everyday kind of things.

2)Fred Perry Kingston Leather Sneakers(59% off)
If you need some new shoes black Friday is the perfect time to get them. I actually am getting some duck boots because they were an epic deal, they are actually the same duck boots listed in the woman's gift guide above .

3)Calvin Klein Boxer Briefs Pack of 3(49% off)
Underwear is a good gift for guys just because guys always need underwear.

4)Tommy Hilfiger Emmett Canvas Backpack(59% off)
Backpacks are always good for athletic people because we always have to lug around all of our gear, so a backpack is a must for either men or woman because we need to carry stuff. Me being an athlete myself I don't know what I would do without a backpack at cross country or track meets because I need to carry a blanket for the bus, my uniform, and other clothes.

5)Gilt Wireless Box Speaker(63% off)
Speakers!!! You can't go wrong with a speaker. Whatever music you're listening to speakers can make the sound quality better, and amplify the music.

6)Polo Ralph Lauren Signature Baseball Cap(60% off)
Boys always like hats, just choose a style that they would wear and boom, you got an easy stocking stuffer.

7)Abercrombie and Fitch Serpa-Lined Hoodie(50% off)
Hoodies are good for the colder weather because they keep you warm, and they are an easy thing to throw on.

8)Giant Whoopee Cushion Pool Float(30 % off)
I threw this in there as a gag gift. I think it's always funny to throw in a gag. I loved this one.

9)Lalique Fragrances Pour Homme Lion Shower Gel Tube(60% off)
Shower gel is always one of those things you need. So hey minus well get it at Black Friday for cheaper.

10)Sunny Rebel Aspen Wayfarer Frame(61% off)
Sunglasses look really stylish and are good for bright days.

11)Berge Leather Square Buckle Belt(85 % off)
Belts are good if you always have loose pants. They are a wardrobe staple for both men and woman, and are quite useful.

12)Hue Roll Top Socks(72% off)
I hate when I get holes in my socks guys. But I'm glad it's black Friday because now I can stock up on socks. Socks are always a good idea.

That's all for my black Friday deals!! Happy shopping, and I'll see you guys on Tuesday with another post.
















Everything Seems Perfect In the Blogging World

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Hey guys today I'm going to be talking about how the blogging world is always portrayed as perfect.

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I started thinking about this topic when my personal photographer Gabby went on vacation again, so that leaves me with more self timer photos that don't look so good. With almost all of my photos I feel like they are not good enough, or that I need a better camera or whatever it may be. I feel this way because I compare myself to other bloggers, and I think "their photos look amazing". In the blogging world we constantly see high quality, perfectly lit photos with the blurriness in the background. It looks like it was out of a magazine, and I get jealous of those kind of photos because I know mine will never look that good. I will never have the highest quality camera in the whole world. I'm going to be real here, I take all my pictures on my iPhone. 

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I'm just a high school student who is trying to manage school, cross country, and blogging. And currently I'm looking for a job, and later today I'm going to apply to Dunkin Donuts so I'll see how that goes. But my point is that in the blogging world everything seems perfect, everything seems bright and colorful, and everyday just seems like the perfect day. But in reality that's not how it is, we all have our bad days, and our unphotogenic moments. And a lot of times we have to manage other stuff than blogging. That's just a part of life. And I feel like that's what really makes us human.

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So for all of you that think that a bloggers life looks perfect, it's really not. I know of some bloggers who actually have a life that's pretty close to perfect. They blog full time, and they always produce amazing content. But everyone has their days, even those "perfect" bloggers. One of my dreams is to be a full time blogger. But it takes a lot of work, and time to grow your audience. And not to mention all the complex strategies that it takes to reach that kind of level. But you know, I'm just trying my best right now with what I got. So if the content isn't perfect, it's because this is real life, and it's not always going to be perfect. 

So anyways guys, thanks for reading my little rant or talk I guess you could call it. And remember that everyone has their days, and it's not always so hunky dory. I'll see you guys next Wednesday with another post. 

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Inexpensive ways to spice up your space

Using flowers
Flowers brighten up a space very easily because they are so colorful. We have sunflowers in the middle of our kitchen table. The sunflowers are the focal point of the table. The only problem with flowers is that they eventually die. But that was also why fake flowers were invented.

Change the furniture around
Changing around your furniture creates a whole new look for free. Now you may be thinking "this is going to be a pain in the ass". But really it's not, all you need is someone to assist you, or if your furniture is light enough you can move it on your own. I do this all the time, for example I moved a table out of my closet a couple weeks ago because I wanted to start storing my shoes at the top of the closest instead of on the table. Let me tell you my closest looks ten times better without that table.

Create your own artwork
You can create your own artwork by simply buying a canvas, creating a design on that canvas, and hanging it on your wall. This really changes up your wall space and it's a way to be creative. This idea is also fun because you can create your own work of art. I wonder if any of the people reading this have seen those really modern decor pieces that go for two hundred dolllers and it's literally just splattered paint. Maybe? But anyways why would you want to pay that price for modern art when you can create your own for ten times less. 

Clean your room!
I know this one sounds stupid but cleaning your room creates a fresh look and it makes you feel productive since you cleaned. One thing that I like to do to clean is remove all the stuff on the tabletops and put it somewhere else that way it eliminates the clutter.


Time flies by..

What are you doing with your life?
Are you sitting inside and watching TV, sleeping all day, scrolling through the thousands of photos on Instagram?
If you are doing those things you're really wasting your time, your life. 
Make the most out of your life, after all you're only here for a limited time.

It seems like every time I look out of my window it's a new season.I looked out of my window and the leaves were just starting to get on the tree and now it's a luscious, green tree. It's crazy how fast time goes by. As time is flying by we should live to our full potential and make the most out of our time. Go out and do something. You don't have to never be in your house, I'm not saying that. Just try to go out once or twice a day. What I mean by going out I mean actually going somewhere after work or school.

I asked someone from my earth science class what they do on weekends and she said "I sit on my phone all day". Then I said "Doesn't that get boring?" Then she said "Yes" in a proud tone of voice. All day is really overdoing the device. The phone is basically a drug for mostly kids. It's totally okay to use it but don't overuse it.  Let's say you get a text message, don't check it immediately. It's not like you're going to die if you don't respond immediately. With snapchat or snapdragon whatever it's called you watch people's stories. When you watch people's stories you're watching another person's life instead of living your own. I'm not against it because you could learn something but it seems like most of the time it's just random stuff. Your time is precious, use it wisely.

Spend your time cultivating your passions. It's great to cultivate your passions because you are putting in the work towards your passion. Do what you want to do and work hard at it. When you work hard at something you will grow. For example I want my painting skills to improve so I paint once or twice a week. It's really fun to paint too.

Take action. If you read my blog you know I emphasize this a lot. But if you want to make the most out of your time on this earth you gotta take action on the things you want to do. You can't just sit around and let life pass you by while your not making the most out of your life. If you want to start reading more, pick up a book and read. If you want to play sports more, sign up for a sport. Taking action may not be that easy for you but just start with small things,

You never know how long your life will last. You could wake up tomorrow and it could be your last day on earth and you wouldn't even know it. Since you never know what lies ahead of you, act on what you want to do and do it now.

If you were to die tomorrow, would you have gotten what you wanted out of life?




Room ideas to spice it up

1) Geometric shapes. I love using different shapes in my room. It creates emphasis and attracts the eye. Geometric shapes are unique and look super sophisticated. I have used two geometric shapes in my room. The first one is this ball of metal on top of my bookshelf. The second shape is a bunch of sticks tied together in my closet. It's hard to describe but it's really abstract. You know it's abstract when you can't even describe it well haha. 
2)Hanging up photographs. Hanging up photos is a cute way to decorate. It's a personal touch on your space. It looks really cute when it's hung from a string. My photos are hung at the top of my bed frame. I have photos that include Italy, light up star decorations, my dad's artwork, and photo of the ocean. I'm not sure which ocean but it's beautiful. 
3)Globe lights. Globe lights are so romantic and relaxing. I love spending the evening with the globe lights on and just going on the computer. It's great with a nice cup of tea or hot chocolate. There is something about these lights that just make you feel so relaxed. Just get globe lights if you want the ultra relaxation. You can get creative with these lights, you can do just about anything just as long as you got an outlet people. I strung globe lights at the end of my bed frame. 
4)Canopy. I love how this canopy looks over my bed. It was really easy to put up. You just get a bed sheet and nail the sheet into the wall. I love my canopy; it's super cozy and romantic. I love just sitting on my laptop under the canopy. 




The negative impact of advertisements

How many advertisements do you think you watch each week? 
Stop and think about it, once you have your answer you can continue reading.

The average person watches over five hundred advertisements each week. 
Now just think about how much time you wasted. Think about what better things you could be doing with your time. Five hundred advertisements each week seems just a bit excessive. 

Your time is valuable, use it in a enriching way.

People that own companies benefit from advertisements because It helps them sell their merchandise easier and brings business towards their company. But for the viewers of all this advertising, it's bad. We get bombarded so frequently and we don't even realize it. Advertisements convince us to spend our money on stuff that we do not need or that may be unhealthy for us. For example, a big mac from McDonald's, or a clothing commercial. We get so convinced to spend our money from all these advertisements. 

But I think you should spend your money and time on better activities that will enrich you. Like a nice conversation, working out, reading, writing, sleeping,(yes sleeping), going on a walk, etc. You save much more time and money. Now you may be thinking "I may watch the advertisements but not buy the products that the company is advertising, so I don't waste money". Time is money. Your wasting your time watching them, so therefore you are wasting your money too. 

I don't watch TV, but I do watch YouTube. YouTube has a four or five second advertisement and then you can skip. So I'm wasting my time and money when I watch YouTube but the videos I'm watching are very entertaining and most of the time I can learn something from the videos I watch, so it's worth the four seconds. 

Overall advertisements could be good or bad.  It just depends on the situation. What is your opinion on advertisements? Did I change your viewpoint on advertisements? Advertisements may be a big or small part of our lives, but it's always good to know the meaning behind advertisements. 







Expressing yourself

Expressing yourself is very important if you want people to know you and if you want to make a impact on the world. Making an impact on the world is one of those things that everyone desires to do. You can do that by expressing yourself. You see how I bolded the words "You can", that is because you can do anything as long as you put effort into it. Do I want to make an impact? Do I want the world to know who I am? Do I want to be a strong individual person? Ask yourself those questions. If the answer is yes, keep reading. 

You can express yourself in many ways. 
*Appearance
*Personality
*Media
*Attitude
*Hobbies
*Creative outlet
*Your words

I think people should put themselves out there more. Don't put on a show for people, just be yourself. You want people to know the real you right? There is times when you have to impress people, but you can still be yourself during those times. For example a special occasion or a job interview. You just have to act more professional and change your attitude.

  Expressing yourself has many benefits.
*You will feel happier
*Expand your time
*Freedom
*You're confident and stronger
*Enhanced relationships
*Live with integrity
*Inspire others
*Feel more lightweight

Do you want those benefits?

Just put yourself out there and be yourself, it goes a long way. 





The meaning of life

Life is a gift. We should be delighted for everyday that we are still breathing. We never know when our live may end, so I believe we should live our lives to the fullest. Life, it goes by in a blink of an eye. Life is too short to be dejected. What's the point of living an unhappy life? If your unhappy, try to take action on what you need to do to make your life happier. Get off your ass and take action, it's the only way to achieve your goals. Taking action can be strenuous but I can help you out with that. Plan out what you want to take action on. Next is changing your mindset. You will find yourself doubting what you need to do and you will want to put off your task. Don't put off your task. 

Now, try to have an open mind. Start saying yes to more things, try new things. Life begins at the end of your comfort zone. People fear stepping out of their comfort zone. But what is there to be afraid of? What are you scared of? Face your fears, it's the only way to get over them. I used to be scared of the dark, I turned off the lights one day without my night light on and that is how I got over that fear. Now I can't sleep if there is even a tiny bit of light. 

I think the meaning of life is to find out who you are and to be happy. For some people it comes easier than others, but just work at your own pace. Life is all about having fun and making astounding memories. For me, I know myself and I'm pretty happy. I'm about 100 times happier than how I was last year. But I don't care about the past because I'm living in the present. I like to watch sunsets and explore new places and that helps a lot because I'm getting out there in the world. Nature relaxes me a lot, I feel a sense of freedom when I'm out in nature. By simply going on a walk, it will put you in a better mood instantly. 

I asked a few of my friends about the meaning of life. These are some of their responses. 
Amaya-Find happiness
Kira-"It's not about the destination, it's about the journey"
David-Fail and succeed and have a good future 
Lizzy-Never let people drag you down, be yourself, be happy, plus be weird.