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Stalkers

If you don't like how things are, change it! You're not a tree.

Jim Rohn

I often spend lazy days like today spending some time on self-reflection and just thinking about my life. I started thinking about relationships I have with several people in my life. I started comparing myself to other people thinking, Am I as fun/nice/easy going as that person. It started really bothering me. After lots of thought, I realized I am not anyone else. I am me. I have to work with what I have.

Next time you want to start creeping/facebook stalking someone just to find information, question yourself. Do you really want to know the answer to what you're looking for?

Prepare yourself if you answered yes to that because no one is perfect and you may not be happy with what you find.

Secret of Life

The secret of life is enjoying the passage of time
Any fool can do it
There ain't nothing to it
Nobody knows how we got to
The top of the hill
But since we're on our way down
We might as well enjoy the ride
The secret of love is in opening up your heart
It's okay to feel afraid
But don't let that stand in your way
'cause anyone knows that love is the only road
And since we're only here for a while
Might as well show some style
Give us a smile
Isn't it a lovely ride
Sliding down
Gliding down
Try not to try too hard
It's just a lovely ride
Now the thing about time is that time
Isn't really real
It's just your point of view
How does it feel for you
Einstein said he could never understand it all
Planets spinning through space
The smile upon your face
Welcome to the human race
Some kind of lovely ride
I'll be sliding down
I'll be gliding down
Try not to try too hard
It's just a lovely ride
Isn't it a lovely ride
Sliding down
Gliding down
Try not to try too hard
It's just a lovely ride
Now the secret of life is enjoying the passage of time

This is one of my favorite James Taylor songs. It's called the Secret of Life.
I actually have a history with James taylor music. He is my dad's favorite singer so I have grown up to the sound of his soft guitar melodies and soothing lyrics. I just love the message of this song. I think its telling us that life is all about enjoying the little moments that pass us by everday and that if we can enjoy the small things, we will have happiness in life. I think its also saying that things will not always go our way, but we should just enjoy the ride of life, including the bad parts.

Meet my new favorite sandal

"To think negatively is like taking a weakening drug."

Meet my new pair of shoes. They are Steve Madden sandals I bought over the weekend. I have been eye-ing these shoes for over a month now. I love how it takes a simple flip flop style and add the around the ankle detail and embellishments to make it a more stylish style for warm weather. Two thumbs up for these shoes. Although I must say this is not the EXACT pair I bought, they are the same brand and very similar style. Here is a link to the exact pair!

http://www.stevemadden.com/item.aspx?id=49171&path=|womens%20shoes|womens%20sandals|

Could you be loved?

I really like photography. Here are some pictures I came across tonight that I enjoyed.

Is it really JUST a number?

I’d rather be a few pounds heavier and enjoy life.

Drew Barrymore

Weight.

A simple number that can mean a lot to a person.

The other day in one of my classes, a freshman girl said she was on a diet because she needed to lose weight.

Me "WHAT! You're tiny. You do not need to be on a diet!"

Her "No I really do. I weigh so much, but no one realizes it."

Me "You are crazy. You do not need to lose any weight."

I was amazed that she thought she needed to lose weight and that she was so concerned as a freshman.

While maintaining a good level of physical health is a good thing, obsessing over the number you see on the scale is not. I look around and see many of my friends drastically losing weight to look a certain way. Diet pills, crazy workouts, and food deprivation are all normal for their everyday life. A good friend of mine has had body image issues and has struggled with eating. Its really sad to watch.

I believe it is all about being comfortable with your own body. You will never be happy with yourself if you only see the flaws when you look in the mirror. See the beauty. Curve, not fat. There is no reason why you should not love yourself even if you are not a size 0.

My job for you today: Love your body for all its good parts and flaws. You are a truly special and beautiful person.

Dressing myself in dresses

Ten reasons why I love dresses

1. They are super comfortable. I always hear complaining that they are uncomfortable, but honestly that is not true. As long as it fits right, it is like wearing no pants.

2. They look dressy without much effort. It is much harder to look dressed up in jeans. Wearing a dress is much less effort and looks better in most cases.

3. One piece outfit. There are no worries of layering, matching pants to a shirt, or wearing a belt (unless you accessory over a dress with one).

4. Unless they are super tight, they are easy to move around in.

5. If you are traveling somewhere, it takes much less room to pack a dress than an entire outfit.

6. There is a dress for almost any occasion. They are so diverse that its not hard to find a perfect dress for any situation.

ex. Sundress, cocktail dress...

7. No one ever really wears them. I enjoy being different so I enjoy wearing a dress as much as I can just because no one else does.

8. You can show off an awesome pair of shoes. Its much easier to show off those new shoes you love with your feet exposed by a dress.

9. The feeling of wearing a flowy dress while dancing or in the wind. You can't help but feel carefree and happy.

10. They are so cute!