The Sun!

Today I’m passionate about…

The sun!  As I sit here with three layers on top, leggings underneath my sweats, and wool socks, I can honestly say I love the sun.  Last night we had a couple inches of snow, about the fourth snow fall we’ve had this year.  I’m sure people in other parts of the country are laughing and are thinking “get over it!”  And, don’t get me wrong it is beautiful, and I’m always so torn when the snow falls.  I get annoyed because it’s cold and wet and I have to try to figure out how to get around in it.  But it also makes me feel like a little kid again, and part of me still wants to go out and play in it and I secretly pray for a snow day.  However, for the most part it is quite the inconvenience.  I would much rather be hanging out outside soaking up the warm sun rays.  It is only February but I just cannot wait for scorching hot mid July days.  I believe in the whole vitamin D craze too, I love me some vitamin D!  The sunshine makes me so much happier!  Even when it is freezing cold, I’d rather it’d be cold and sunny, then kind of warm and rainy.  So, summer hurry up and get here…or I might just have to move!  What’s your favorite weather? Why?

Optimism!

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Optimism!  Glass half full or half empty?  I believe looking on the bright side of things is key to a healthy mental state.  I don’t believe in that saying “I’m not a pessimist, I’m just a realist.”  I think you can be a realistic person while still being optimistic.  Sometimes I wonder if you think negatively if negative things happen.  The concept of the self fulfilling prophecy seems very accurate for optimism.  Believe everything will turn out all right, and somehow it does.  I don’t think there is much more to say about optimism, except I hope when things are getting you done you are able to look at the bright side of things, because it really helps in the long run.  Do you consider yourself an optimist?  What do you do to try to stay positive?           

Confidence!

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Confidence!  Being confident can be very difficult.  However, I think everyone should try to be confident.  Being sure of who you are and having faith in yourself is very powerful.  I have a friend who came over the other night and we were all getting ready to go out.  And all she kept saying was things like “you guys look so cute, I don’t look cute!...Does this shirt look okay?...Does my hair look good?”  And she’s a beautiful girl!  It gets exhausting having to constantly reassure someone of themselves.  Obviously we all have those moments where you’re just feeling down about yourself (whether it’s about appearence or something else) and you need a little encouraging from someone else. Yet, having those thoughts consistently is not good for anyone!  Confidence is one of those qualities that if a person exudes it other people are naturally drawn to them.  As long as it’s confidence, not cockiness. J  Why do you think confidence is important? What gives you confidence? 

Trying new things!

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Trying new things!  I think trying new things is so essential to a fulfilled life.  Why go through life scared to try something new?  The other day my friend was showing me his long board, I was like well..I want to try.  And I absolutely sucked at it (I don’t think I have very good balance) but it was so much fun.  And now I can say ya I tried long boarding.  I can’t stand when you ask someone to try something new and they are like “no I don’t like that,” and you ask “why?” and all they say is “I don’t know..I just don’t.”  You do not know if you don’t like something until you try it!  I just can’t walk through life scared of unfamiliar things; otherwise I’d be so stinkin’ bored.  I haven’t always thought this way, I was pretty sheltered when I was younger, but now I realize the importance of creating memorable experiences.  I want to have some crazy stories to tell my grandchildren!  It’s like that show on MTV, the Buried Life, have you ever seen this?  A couple of guys driving around the country in a big bus, crossing off things on their “bucket list.”  How amazing right?  The tagline?—“What do you want to do before you die?  I would love to do something like that!  So bring on the long boards, the pigs feet, jumping out of airplanes, etc.  Cause I wanna do it all!!  What’s something you’ve always wanted to experience?  What’s holding you back?

Perfume!

Today I’m passionate about…

Perfume!  Ok, I know, weird thing to be passionate about.  But I am!  I’ve loved perfume since the second I was allowed to wear it.  My friends and family always make fun of me because I have a drawer full of perfume and about fifty little tester bottles of fragrance.  I don’t know exactly why I am so passionate about it either, I like smelling nice and I appreciate other people that do as well.  But I also like that every perfume is so different and even two perfumes that have a lot of the same fragrances are still unique.  Honestly, it would be a dream of mine to work in a perfumery or at least get to see one.  I know there has to be an intense, complicated process that goes into creating a perfume and I wish I could learn it hands on.  Oh, and perfume ads, the best! Except when they don’t have the smell tab, then they just annoy me because I’m wondering what it smells like!  Anyways, do you like perfume?  What’s your favorite?  Why?

 

Dancing!

Today I’m passionate about…

Dancing!  You know you like to dance when…on Monday your thighs are still so sore from your weekend.  Dancing is hands down, best form of exercise!  All I can feel when I dance is endorphins, it is literally impossible to not be happy.  There should be a therapy program “dance away your sorrows,” if you could just get up and dance for a half hour a day there’s just no way you would be an unhappy person!  And don’t get me wrong, I am not talking about formal dancing; I don’t know a real dance step to save my life!  I’m talking about hands in the air, hips everywhere, jumping up and down, going crazy kind of dancing!  People always get so nervous to dance too, like everyone is watching them.  Which, to be honest, would have been me about a year ago.  But what I’ve come to realize, and what everyone should realize, is, when you are dancing and having fun nobody cares what you look like!  I think people are naturally drawn to others that are happy and having a good time, and so, if that is what you’re doin’ on the dance floor then more power to ya!  I challenge everyone to dance this week, 10 minutes, 20 minutes, anything! Just get up and do it!  In your living room, hallway, bathroom, the club, whatever, just daannncccceeeee!  And if you need inspiration… 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMH0bHeiRNg

College!

Today I’m passionate about…

College!  As much as school drives me nuts sometimes, I’m very passionate about learning and expanding opportunities through an education.  Yes, after an all nighter and ten hours of homework I often ask myself “what are you doing here?!”  However, when I am actually learning about a subject that interests me and I feel is going to help me in my professional life, then school is exciting.  In this day, when a masters degree is what a bachelor degree use to be I think a formal education is extremely important.  No one in my family has had the opportunity to go to a University and I feel blessed for the chance to get a degree.

Apart from the education part I think the social aspect of college is huge as well.  I’ve never met so many people from such a variety of backgrounds.  I love it!  In high school, for the most part, people stick with their own group, but in college you get to expand your social circle by including so many different kinds of characters.  Networking is also huge in college.  Who knows, the people I meet today may help me get a job at that company I love five years down the road.  Being open to meeting people can be beneficial in so many ways.

Overall, there are so many reasons why I’m passionate about school.  I think everyone should get some kind of higher education; it only makes you a stronger person.  I wish everyone was given the opportunity to get a higher education…maybe someday!  Are you passionate about school?  What’s your goal in school?