Life Rule #17: Don't Doubt Yourself

You possess a beauty that is unlike everybody else.  No one else can take that away from you.  There is a spark in you that can spread to other people.  Use everyday to make some one smile.  You are amazing, special, and beautiful.  And most importantly, God loves you.  A lot.

Life Rule #16: Take A Break Once in a While

Sometimes you just need to step back from the stress and drama and all your problems and see how blessed you are.  In perspective, you are very lucky to be alive.  So many lives have been cut short because of evil, hate, love, passion, greed, and chance and that's just how life goes.  Everybody dies and their life on earth crumbles away.  Your earthly presence becomes a mere name on a tombstone.  So love, live, and enjoy it.  You never know if tomorrow will be the day you lose it.

Life Rule #15: Be Yourself, Always

Don't be someone you're not.  You are you-not someone else.  Don't try to fit in and change yourself in order to do so.  Let everything you go through let the best part of you shine through.


Don't shine so others can see you, shine so others can see Him, through you.

Life Rule #14: Be a Queen

A queen is someone who has a healthy value of self-worth.  Not like a diva or a princess.  A true queen lifts up the people around her.

Life Rule #13: Be Smart

Look at every situation and see what needs to be seen, help what needs to be helped, and let go of what needs to be let go.


"Girls, you've gotta know when its time to turn the page."
        --Marilyn Monroe

Life Rule #12: Be Brave

"I'm bulletproof // Nothin to lose // Fire away fire away // Ricochet // You take your aim // Fire away fire away // You shoot me down // But I won't fall // I am titanium // You shoot me down // But I won't fall // I am titanium"
        --David Guetta ft. Sia, Titanium


Be brave, push aside your fears.  Life is TOO SHORT for regrets.  Too short.  Bravery isn't the absence of fear, it's the ability to not let those fears get in the way of your life.

Life Rule #11: Dream Big

Dream and dream big!  You never know if those dreams can come true!  Strive to achieve your goals and reach your dreams.  The world is a magical place.



"For in dreams we enter a world that is entirely our own."
       --Albus Dumbledore

Life Rule #10: Look People in the Eyes

It shows confidence.  It shows that you're strong enough to live in the present and keep on moving no matter what tries to hold you back.  It shows that you are comfortable and at ease.  That is what makes other people feel comfortable.

Life Rule #9: Work Hard

Hard work shows perseverance.
Perseverance shows spirit.
Spirit shows virtue.
Life shouldn't come on you easily.  It should be a challenge that contains some rough times which require hard work to get through.  Whether its giving that last ounce of stamina at a soccer game or getting everything done for work or school, work hard.  It pays off.

Life Rule #8: Give Back

It never hurts to give to those who need it.  Remember that while you complain about having chicken for the third time in a row, someone else would be very happy to even eat the leftovers of you meal.  "Find a cause that's meaningful to you and make it your own."
        --Bobbi Brown

Life Rule #7: Care About Something

Find something that will keep you motivated, whether its politics, sports, or love.  Find something.  Get involved with life; go out with friends, do soccer, travel: anything to keep you actively living.

Life Rule #6: Be Social with Strangers

Who knows?  The man sitting next to you in the terminal could be your future husband.  The girl by you at Starbucks could be one of your best friends some day.  Who knows what kind of opportunities people can bring into your life>  The most fun person is the person who can talk to anyone and strike up a conversation at the randomest of times.

Life Rule #5: Be on Time

Let's face it, no one wants to be kept waiting.  Being on time shows responsibility and maturity.

Life Rule #4: Never Give Up

"Where there is desire there's gonna be a flame // Where there is a flame someone's bound to get burned // And just because it burns doesn't mean you're gonna die // You've gotta get up and try try try // Gotta get up and try try try"


Your effort makes you grow, and you can get better and better until you finally get it.  It's life.  You aren't going to be perfect every day.  Just keep trying.  Get up when you fall.  You will be okay.

Life Rule #3: Take Risks

"Nothing safe is worth the drive."
           --Taylor Swift, Treacherous


Sometimes, when you're too comfortable with life you have to get out of that comfort zone.  You aren't really living until you take risks.  The whole world runs in risks.  Everything you do creates risks.  It's just a matter of taking them.  And you can do it.  So put your heart on your sleeve, have fun, and make the most of life.

Life Rule #2: Tell the Truth

Telling the truth is one of life's hardest things.  We all fall into the temptation of lying about homework, fights, life, love, anything and everything else.  But every lie binds us in its web.  Truth is honest.  And it saves you so much time.

Life Rule #1: Be Nice

Don't label people.  They're people too.  Be the girl who's friends with/nice to everyone.  Friends, enemies, strangers.  Enjoy it, be kind, even if it's hard, remember who died for you-He died for everyone, even for those who were unkind to Him and who killed Him. 

life rules

awhile ago, me and my best friend made these "life rules" inspired by a Bobbi Brown make up book.  i'll share them over the course of a couple days.  there are 16-so over the course of 16 days.

distance

the sun is filling up the room
and i can hear you dreamin
do you feel the way i do
right now?
i wish we would just give up
cause the best part is fallin
call it anything but love
and i'll make sure to keep my distance
say i love you when you're not listening
and how long can we keep this up?




such difficulties in life.  such awkwardness.  it's really quite simple.  find what it is that makes you happy, and find who it is that makes you happy, and you're set.  promise. <3

marina and the diamonds and.....beyonce??? and shakira???

been listening to marina & the diamonds recently.  her songs are great.  haha im in a 'rebel' mood right now so im listenin to "how to be a heartbreaker" ;) 
also listening to beyonce "if i were a boy" and "single ladies" hah she's great.  and im also listening to some shakira.  its been a looooooonnnnggg day!

bummer break

the best way to spend spring break is out in some tropical area lounging on the beach getting a tan getting blonder hair swimming in the ocean having the time of your life.


sadly, that is not what my spring break was and nor do I think it will ever be that great.
ha.
I spent spring break on the living room couch coughing running a fever and getting rid of awful lung stuff.  :(  first time catching something more serious than bronchitis.


but my loves visited me and really made this break worth it.  so did the favors my siblings had to do for me :)


nevertheless


life is getting better as summer is drawing nearer as I can already feel the heat of the Chicago sun and laugh the laughter I'll laugh while walking downtown with my besties just chillin and celebrating friendship.  cannot wait.