--Mahatma Gandhi
--Mahatma Gandhi
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Friday, February 25, 2011
Positive Vibes
Happy Friday, Lovely!!!
Make today an amazing day!!
Smile instead of frowning. Hold the door open for the person behind you. Listen to your jam song while you are getting ready for the day. Spread love and positivity, not negativity and hate. Be kind instead of jealous and hateful. Think about the feelings of others before acting.
Choose Happiness! That's my personal mantra for this month.
Snapped a pic after my little hair trim and curl.
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Sending you lots of positive vibes!!
Sending you lots of positive vibes!!
Thursday, February 24, 2011
The Little Things That Make My Heart Smile
Oh, Lovelies!!
I just got home from a 3 day trip with my school choir, and I couldn't be happier to laze around in my bed while I write this blog post. We had an amazing time while on tour, although we didn't get much sleep for the past three days (I'm a complete mess without at least 6 hours of sleep every night). We sang a small program of songs for several high schools and community colleges in the San Antonio and Austin area. Here is a little list of my loves this week:
Seeing Wicked! We went to see Wicked last night at the Majestic Theatre in San Antonio. It was AMAZING!! I have seen it before when we were in London two years ago, but I loved it just as much here in Texas.
Lunch and shopping dates with my sis! I have always had the best time hanging out with my sis. She is the one person in my life who can convince me to buy something that I'm really lusting after but I don't necessarily need. I think everyone needs someone special to go shopping with like her.
My new domain name: www.aquirkygirl.com!! I'm so excited about it!! I've been wanting a domain name for years, but I never really had any use for one until I started blogging.
Having three days away from school, stress, rehearsal and homework! I really needed a respite from all the chaos and business. It was so lovely to spend time with my friends while on choir tour and not have a million things to worry about.
Little Bursts of Happiness...
Strawberry Lemonade ♥ Going to see Just Go With It at the Alamo Draft House in Austin ♥ Falling asleep on Zeth's shoulder ♥ Tomato Salad covered in feta cheese, pesto, champagne vinaigrette, and fresh basil leaves ♥ My new black BCBG clutch ♥ Having my feet rubbed ♥ Almond Hershey's Kisses ♥ Doodling roses, poppies, and daisies all over the place ♥ Finding a super cute pair of black ballet flats for under $10 ♥ Kate Walsh's Tim's House ♥ Tuna melts dipped in broccoli cheddar soup ♥ Finding excellent coloring books while waiting in the grocery line ♥ Watermelon Jolly Ranchers ♥ Going to see I Am Number Four with my sister and Zeth ♥ Strawberry milkshakes (I think that they are my cure-all for a bad day) ♥ Singing Defying Gravity, Poker Face, and Somebody to Love at the top of my lungs while riding in the car with Zeth ♥ Hanging out with my wonderful friends ♥ Basil, mozzarella, and pepperoni pizza ♥ Recognizing my own talents and strengths ♥ All the lovely comments you lovelies leave me! They seriously make my day!!!
What Makes Your Heart Smile??
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Little Reminder!!
"There is no need for temples, no need for complicated philosophies. My brain and my heart are my temples; my philosophy is kindness."
--Dalai Lama
"Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions."
--Dalai Lama
Saturday, February 19, 2011
15 Things That Inspire Me!
I'm an extremely visual person and it reflects in the things that inspire me. I received a blog comment a while back that mentioned that my blog was very image heavy. I suppose some people find a great deal of images a little annoying, but I absolutely love them. I love seeing them on the blogs I read daily and I like sharing inspiring images or images which correlate with my blog posts. I've been using pinterest a lot lately to find inspiration for blogs and projects. It inspired me to come up with a little list of the things that I find inspiring at the moment.
15 Things That Inspire Me
♥Floral Crowns
♥ Tulips, daffodils, and pink roses
♥ The Moon
What do you find inspiring, Lovely??
All images from pinterest
Friday, February 18, 2011
Photo Fun!
Oh, Lovelies!! This week has been NUTS!!! I've been going non-stop since Monday morning without much sleep. I've been in and out of class, attending meetings, planning parties, working on research, doing homework, attending musical rehearsal, and doing about a million other little things. I bought some cute false eyelashes to wear tomorrow to distract the eye away from my dark under-eye circles. I managed to snap a few photos to document my week. Here is my week in photos:
Zeth brought me these absolutely gorgeous flowers on Valentine's Day!
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Apollo has been dying for attention all week. He is constantly jumping into my lap while I'm working because he wants to be held. So spoiled.
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George falls asleep in a big heap of my junk. I think that I woke him up to take this picture. Grumpy face.
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My Valentine's Day dessert: white chocolate crème brulée. It was delicious!
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I went to get a manicure after a particularly bad day. It was a perfect distraction.
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Zeth with the Wizard of Oz Scarecrow plushie that I bought him for Valentine's Day. I think that he really liked it!
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A picture of me in a brand new olive green dress that my gran bought me.
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Sending out positive vibes into the universe!
Have a happy day, Lovely!
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Imagine a Woman in Love with Herself
From Imagine a Woman in Love with Herself
by Patricia Lynn Reilly
" ♥Imagine a woman who believes it is right and good she is woman.
A woman who honors her experience and tells her stories.
Who refuses to carry the sins on others within her body and life.
♥Imagine a woman in love with her own body.
A woman who believes her body is enough, just as it is.
Who celebrates her body's rhythms and cycles as an exquisite resource.
♥Imagine a woman who has access to the full range of human emotion.
A woman who expresses her feelings clearly and directly.
Who allows them to pass through her as gracefully as a breath.
♥Imagine a woman who follows her creative impulses.
A woman who produces original creations.
Who refuses to color inside someone else's lines.
♥Imagine a woman who authors her own life.
A woman who trusts her inner sense of what is right for her.
Who refuses to twist her life out of shape to meet the expectations of others.
♥Imagine a woman who participates in her own life.
A woman who meets each challenge with creativity.
Who takes action on her own behalf with clarity and strength.
♥Imagine a woman who refuses to use her precious life-energy managing
crisis and conflict.
A woman whose relationships deepen in satisfaction and contentment
without depleting her.
Who chooses friends and lovers with the necessary skills to navigate through the challenges of life.
♥Imagine a woman who has grown in knowledge and love of herself.
A woman who has vowed faithfulness to her own life and capacities.
Who remains loyal to herself. Regardless.
♥Imagine yourself as this woman. "
I would definitely suggest reading this book if you are interested in learning more about self-love and self-acceptance. I especially love the self-love mantras that are included in every chapter.
Sending you lots of positive vibes!!
♥
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
10 Ways to Cope With a Depressed Mood
Depression is one of those really confusing and frustrating emotions that we all deal with. Some of us are better at coping than others. Honestly Lovelies, I struggle with my fair share of depression. I've always been a fairly sensitive person and have struggled with bouts of unexplainable sadness. Mix that in with the pressures and struggles of being a girl in our society and one has a seemingly impossible problem with depression. I think that everyone is different and deals with things in their own way, so it might seem like no one understands what you going through. Please know that if you struggle with any type of depression, you are not struggling alone. I think that feeling of aloneness is the worst part of depression.
** I received a very rude comment today in regard to this post. I would just like to clarify that these tips are just my personal suggestions for a depressed mood. I am not claiming to have knowledge about clinical depression nor am I saying that these tips will help treat clinical depression.
Also, if you have any constructive criticism in which you feel compelled to share in a comment, please be polite. I don't handle negative criticism very well as it is, and it is my desire to keep any negative energy off my personal blog. All rude comments will not be posted. If these rude comments persist, I will be forced to turn off my comments (which I would really hate to do because I love hearing from all of you lovelies). To all of you who have been supportive and helpful, thank you. I appreciate you more than you know.
Here are some of my own personal ways to deal with depression:
10 Ways to Cope With a Depressed Mood
★ Write down how you are feeling. There are many different ways to express your feelings through pen and paper. You can write a letter to yourself or to someone who may have caused your depression. You can vent to an unbiased ear about all the things that you are dealing with and how they make you feel. You can sketch out doodles of your thoughts. Or you can just scribble on the pages. Scribbling can be extremely therapeutic.
★ Be sure that you are tending to your basic needs. Are you getting enough sleep at night? Are you eating a well-balanced diet? Are you getting enough sunlight every day? Are you eating often enough? Are you taking any medicine that you may be prescribed? These are just a few of the questions you should ask yourself every day. You have to be responsible for your personal needs and take care of yourself in accordance with those specific needs. You deserve to have all of your basic needs met. If you are having trouble caring for yourself, ask someone close to you for help.
★ Put on your favorite music. One of my coping mechanisms is to put on my headphones, tune out the world, and listen to my favorite songs on my iPod. Make a playlist specifically for a crummy day and include all of the songs you're really into at the moment. Or include sad songs that make you feel, cry, and think. Sometimes that helps too.
★ Get physical. Get your heart pumping. Go for a jog or hit the gym for a little while. There is a simple therapy in physical activity. Plus working out releases endorphins which will help your mood. I often go for a long walk or jog when I'm feeling down. It also frees your mind for some deep thinking.
★ Tend to your basic senses. Take an extra long bath or shower. Use aromatherapy candles, lotion, or bath salts. Ask someone close to give you a massage or get a professional massage if that is an option for you. Get a pedicure. Enjoy a bowl of your favorite soup. Go to your local coffee shop and enjoy the smells. Rent some movies and spend some time just relaxing on your couch while you watch them. Have a tickle fight with someone who makes you smile.
★ Talk to someone about what is bothering you. Even if you just cry a little bit, it will make you feel better to have someone to talk to. Just be careful who you confide in and make sure that they will respect your confidence. Sometimes I even vent to my dog. He just tilts his head at me, but he is a pretty good listener.
★ Distract yourself. Watch your favorite movie or television show. Bake some cookies. Visit a local park and swing on the swingset. Color or doodle. Build a house of cards (or at least try to). Read a book you've been meaning to get to. Clean up your room or wash up the dishes. Grab your camera and take lots of random pictures. Organize your closet or clear out your desk.
★ Do something nice for yourself. Grab a pint of your favorite ice cream (ice cream has magical depression-quelling powers). Buy yourself a new outfit or a new pair of shoes. Take a extra long nap. Write yourself a letter and describe all the lovely things about yourself. Take a lovely bubble bath.
★ Indulge in your favorite comfort food. I am not promoting emotional-eating, but there is nothing wrong with indulging in some comfort food occasionally when situations in life seem overwhelming. I'm definitely a pasta girl. Bring on the macaroni elbows, fettuccine, or farfalle!! Yum!
★Listen to yourself. You know what is best for yourself better than anyone in the world. If you need some time to rest or be alone, do it. It's so easy to get wrapped up in your life, the needs of others, and all the expectations that people have of you. When you aren't feeling %100, you need to disregard the world and do what is best for yourself. You need to be patient and loving to yourself.
How do you cope with depression, Lovely??
Monday, February 14, 2011
Happy Lovey Dovey Day!
I'm bursting with excitement because today is my favorite holiday ever!!
I think that today should be all about love; love for everyone in your life and love for yourself!
I think that today should be all about love; love for everyone in your life and love for yourself!
I know that a lot of people find Valentine's Day to be commercialized and tacky, but I have always loved everything about the holiday. I think that it's a wonderful way to honor St. Valentine who, according to legend, was tortured and put to death because he believed in love and performed marriages against the wishes of his emperor. I have a hard time finding fault with a holiday dedicated to love.
I think one of my favorite memories of Valentine's day is passing out little cards to all of my friends. I found some really cute Valentine's cards that I thought you might like.
Sending you lots of positive energy today!!!
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I think one of my favorite memories of Valentine's day is passing out little cards to all of my friends. I found some really cute Valentine's cards that I thought you might like.
Sending you lots of positive energy today!!!
♥
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Little Reminder!
“I love people who make me laugh. I honestly think it's the thing I like most, to laugh. It cures a multitude of ills. It's probably the most important thing in a person.”
--Audrey Hepburn
"The most important thing is to enjoy your life—to be happy—it's all that matters."
--Audrey Hepburn
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Saturday, February 12, 2011
Weekend Loveliness Tips
The weekend is my favorite time of the week!! I absolutely adore having a little time to myself to relax and enjoy myself. I think that everyone should be required to spend a little bit of their weekend doing things that make them incandescently happy.
Weekend Loveliness Tips:
♥ Document your entire weekend in photos or a video. Go on a fun adventure with your friends and bring your camera along. Take lots of silly pictures.
♥ Have a beauty blowout! Paint your nails in your favorite color of glitter polish. Practice your fishtail or side braids. Give yourself a facial or use a exfoliating facial mask. Watch some YouTube videos and practice your smoky eye look.
♥ Bake some cookies from scratch. Put on some lively music while your baking to ensure that your baked goods are infused with love and positivity. Package up your goodies in some colorful cellophane and give them out to your friends.
♥ Put on your Netflix or DVR and veg out for a little while. It's nice to take a break from thinking for a short time after a stressful week.
♥ Go for a drive around your city. Explore streets that you've never been down before. Enjoy your mini-adventure.
♥ Pull out your journal (that you may have neglected for quite some time) and spend some time writing out your thoughts and feelings. Perhaps you could make a little list of reason why you love yourself or a list of things that you are thankful for.
♥ Have a cleaning spree and clean your home from top to bottom like a whirlwind of cleanliness! Put on your favorite movie or some happy music. Cleaning is a wonderful stress reliever. It's also been proven that people are happier when their personal space is clean and organized.
♥ Go out with some friends to a local cafe and sip on a delicious cup of chai tea during your deep conversations.
♥ Make some chicken soup for someone in your life who has been sick. Make sure to bring a long a package of oyster crackers. They are the best snack on a sick day.
♥ Watch Marie Antoinette and then recreate her look with bows, lace, curls, and fancy jewelry (I actually have a Marie Antoinette costume from a few Halloweens ago).
Have a FANTASTIC weekend, Lovely!
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