tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28470434046196932842024-03-04T23:11:43.377-08:00Balance"Life is like riding a bicycle, to keep your balance, you must keep moving." -Albert Einstein Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2847043404619693284.post-37721951464599645552014-05-15T13:12:00.000-07:002014-05-15T13:18:51.337-07:00Sugarbriety... what???For the past 10 days, my leadership class had an "optional" challenge of doing the sugarbriety challenge. This means we couldn't eat sugar (it's so yummy...), refined grains (my life source), or dairy (my source of fat).<br />
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FOR 10 DAYS. 10 WHOLE DAYS.<br />
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I failed. Miserably. On the 8th day, I gave up, I couldn't do it anymore.<br />
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Partially because I was losing an extreme amount of weight. Mostly because I was tired, hungry, unsatisfied, and wanted to feel like a human again.<br />
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I ate all of the chocolate when it was over.<br />
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I'm going to be honest, it would be effective if you needed to lose weight–I can't deny that. But I wanted food, and it didn't work for me.<br />
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I can seriously say it was the most pointless pain I had ever put myself through. <br />
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You say you like chocolate?<br />
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NO. YOU CAN'T.<br />
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You want a bagel for breakfast?<br />
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HAHA NOPE YOU CAN'T HAVE IT.<br />
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You want to have ice cream for Mother's Day?<br />
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NOPE. YOU DON'T FRICKIN DESERVE IT.<br />
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Do have any idea how difficult it was? Do you? DO YOU REALLY?<br />
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I'm sorry, it's something I feel very passionately about, I like food. And eating. Well, eating mostly. It's one of my passions. <br />
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So yeah, if you're looking to lose weight, go for it. If not, I don't recommend this challenge unless you feel like being overly exhausted, aggravated, and craving only the things you are told you can't have. <br />
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I want to finish by thanking anyone who is reading this blog or has read this blog at some point this year. Although my blog isn't popular like this <a href="http://cspaulding17.blogspot.com/">amazing one</a>, or this <a href="http://smartin17.blogspot.com/">one,</a> I found out that I genuinely like writing every week. It was homework that wasn't tedious, it was more of a way to express my feelings about things I liked or hated (like this one). <br />
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So. Yep. Hope you enjoyed all of my rants and sob stories and lists, because I know I enjoyed yours. <br />
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Ciao Bella!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2847043404619693284.post-75216167007345839472014-05-07T06:33:00.002-07:002014-05-07T06:33:28.724-07:00A day in the life of...A <a href="http://lcantlebary17.blogspot.com/2014/03/why-i-am-nerd.html">nerd</a> (according to me)... An overachiever (according to friends, not myself)... A crazy person (according to my older sister)... A normal teenage girl (according to my parents, but they're wrong).<br />
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Okay, so maybe in actuality, a part of me is in each of these categories I watch nerdy TV shows. I do all of my homework. I overreact to certain things. I like friends, food, and clothes, along with a lot of other girly teenage things.<br />
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Needless to say, fulfilling all of these things make me feel like this:</div>
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Now on to the actual point of the post... my life (I wrote that using a smeagol voice... that's creepy).</div>
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1. Wake up (this only occasionally works, sometimes it takes more than a few tries).</div>
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2. Put on clothing to look like an actual human being</div>
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THAT complicated...</div>
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3. Make food, so that I can continue to function</div>
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4. Bus ride... finally something not too bad (if you have a <a href="http://lfeltovich17.blogspot.com/">friend</a> on your bus, at least)</div>
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Because Logic...</div>
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5. Two Periods (Either Math and Biology, or AP Geography and Chinese)</div>
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7. Two more periods (Either Manufacturing Tech and Leadership, or Public Speaking and English)</div>
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8. Depends on the day: Sometimes, one. Sometimes, all of these things... <b>Either: </b>Volunteer at the Park City History Museum or Furburbia <b>Or: </b>a sport (depends on the time of year...) <b>Or: </b>Go home to do the work of the home <b>Or: </b>Hang out with my friends (assuming it's a Friday)</div>
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10. Dinner. FOOD. What can I say? It's a big part of my life.</div>
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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2847043404619693284.post-61400608325595278572014-05-01T19:51:00.000-07:002014-05-01T19:51:16.723-07:005 must havesThis week, I have been experiencing some writer's block, so this idea was stolen from my bestest friend <a href="http://lfeltovich17.blogspot.com/">Lulu</a>.<br />
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Headphones are great, well, in every way. Music, videos, and everything else that have any audio are great when you're bored waiting for the bus or waiting for your physical therapy to start (a story for another time...). <br />
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I'm not completely sure about this, but I've heard that most lip balm companies put chemicals in your lip balm to make your lips feel more dry. Effective marketing? Probably. Customer needs satisfied? I think not.<br />
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I <b>HATE </b>having my hair in my face for tests. It's my pet peeve. I generally find I get lower test scores because of it too. Because of this, I always keep an extra hair tie on my wrist, for any moment I may need it. So, to any of ya girls out there, or guys with long hair, if ya need an extra hair tie, there's a good chance I'll have one for ya. </div>
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Revealing the nerdy (very nerdy) side of me, I ALWAYS have a calculator on me. Usually, it's a huge TI-84 graphing calculator, but it's at least the one on my phone. I can math, but I'm bad at division–really bad. So, my calculator is my needed friend.</div>
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Kind of an extension from vaseline–my skin get's dry on a constant basis. I always have a travel sized lotion in my backpack for those times that I can't stand it (and those I can too). I love love love <a href="http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/home/index.jsp">Bath and Body Works</a>. They've saved my skin more than once...</div>
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Basically saying that if you're doing something, you're going to make mistakes, and that's betten than not doing anything at all. I love this quote because I make <b>a lot</b> of mistakes, and it makes me feel like even though I mess up, at least I'm beating people on the couch. </div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose. You're on your own, and you know what you know. And you are the guy who'll decide where to go.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">English translation please? Basically you are in charge of yourself, and no one can change where you are going if you don't let them. I like this quote because I think it's important to go for whatever you want in life, and not to let other people influence your future.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">This quote is basically refuting the idea that revenge is sweet. It's about being a better person than the one who brought you down. This is really important in my life because I used to be brought down a lot, but I got through it and I'm a better person because of it. </span></div>
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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2847043404619693284.post-62542432905424880042014-04-09T17:23:00.004-07:002014-04-09T17:36:27.182-07:00Why am I me?"Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You!"<br />
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<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2847043404619693284.post-35027177741861624602014-04-03T16:36:00.000-07:002014-04-03T16:38:36.571-07:00Festival of ColorThe<a href="http://www.festivalofcolorsusa.com/festival-of-colors/spanish-fork/"> Festival of Color </a>took place in Spanish Fork last weekend. <br />
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I have wanted to go to a Holi festival (a festival in Hinduism, the predominant religion in India) since I saw it take place on the Amazing Race when I was just a little kid. When I found out that there was one in Utah <u style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">and</u> my friends were going, the amount of excitement I was experiencing was probably a bit too much to be healthy.<br />
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On Saturday morning, Lulu, Joe, and I piled into Joe's family car. The car was stocked with water, towels, and sheets to cover the seats with when we were covered with colored corn starch (all courtesy of Joe's dad). <br />
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When we arrived at the festival, I honestly was skipping down the side of the road. Okay, maybe not skipping, but I definitely had an enthusiastic walk. gait. run... I don't know...<br />
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At the end of the day, you could definitely say I was sufficiently covered with colored dust. I may have gotten a bit in my eyes, and a lot in my lungs. I also may have accidentally thrown a bit into some other people's eyes (I'm sorry about that... again... It was an accident... I'm sorry... Please, forgive me...), and covered a few other people with starch.<br />
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But all of it was totally worth it. It was so so so much fun (:<br />
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From Left to Right: <a href="http://smartin17.blogspot.com/">Sky</a>, Joe, <a href="http://lfeltovich17.blogspot.com/">Lulu</a>, <a href="http://ggabrielson17.blogspot.com/">Grant</a>, and I</div>
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*Wait, normal? What's normal? I'll add quotation marks.*<br />
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Yes, that's much better.<br />
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First of all, <b>makeup</b>. <br />
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This seems to be a big issue of controversy right now. Most girls in my grade, including me, wear makeup. Most girls think it's worth it, some guys think it's stupid, and some don't seem to have much of an opinion on it, which I find interesting. <br />
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However, to you guys out there who think I'm wearing makeup to impress you, that's not why I wear it. <br />
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I wear it for <i>me </i>(:<br />
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*Woah, what? Girls don't try to impress <u>every single guy</u> they talk to? What is this madness?*<br />
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If I look in the mirror and think my eyes are a bit brighter and that makes me feel better about myself, who are you to say that I shouldn't wear it? <br />
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That's not to say I think that girls should pile on makeup, because there's definitely a point where it goes to far. <br />
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But, to you girls out there, if that's what makes you happy, go for it (:<br />
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Next, the only logical thing to follow makeup, <b>hair! </b><br />
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Yippee, everyone's favorite subject<br />
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*haha, that's a funny joke right there*<br />
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Ok, so it's not that I don't give a thought about how my hair looks because I spend approximately five minutes a day on it collectively, what I don't understand is waking up an hour earlier than you need to just so you can add some curls...<br />
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...or make it completely straight.<br />
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Either way, I'm a strong believer in sleeping (although I don't get much of it...) instead of making yourself look fantabulous.<br />
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So <b>clothing</b>, probably my favorite subject actually.<br />
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What can I say, I like clothes. I'm not a "fashionista" or whatever it's called by any extent of the imagination, but I do like to have a large selection. <br />
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My mix of clothing is eclectic, from normal things from <a href="http://www.forever21.com/Product/Main.aspx?br=f21">forever 21</a> to pants from Thailand to maybe a few too many pairs of pajama pants, I just like clothes.<br />
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One thing that's not big in my closet is anything uncomfortable... especially skirts...<br />
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*kudos to anyone who can wear a skirt everyday. You are a superhero. I don't know how you do it, but keep doing it because you look good. I'm impressed with your ability to look put together every day.*<br />
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**I really hope that no one thought that last note was sarcastic, because it wasn't... I should probably be more careful about that...**<br />
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I apologize for my ranting... and if you do anything I mentioned in this (good or bad in my opinion...), keep doing it if it makes you happy, because being happy is the most important thing (: <br />
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<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2847043404619693284.post-21596665896766753442014-03-20T12:41:00.002-07:002014-03-20T12:42:57.626-07:00Movies!Film. Cinema. Theater. Entertainment. MOVIES!<br />
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One of my favorite fun activities to do is watch movies, especially with friends and family. Not only is it entertaining, but you don't have those awkward moments during them, which is always a plus.</div>
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The Best Sad Movies:</div>
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3. The Fault in Our Stars (It's not out yet, but it's going to be great and it's going to be sad, so it belongs here)</div>
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Honestly, this list could go on forever. I think I've cried in every movie I've ever watched, but these are some of the best of them.... I know, I know, I'm such a baby when it comes to movies(:</div>
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1. Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist<br />
2. 27 Dresses<br />
3. 50 First Dates<br />
4. 13 Going on 30<br />
5. Silver Linings Playbook<br />
6. Love Actually<br />
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Another one that could go on forever... I'm just a sappy movie kind of person, what can I say?<br />
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The Best Chick Flicks: (yeah, I know most of these are Rom Coms...)<br />
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1. Mean Girls<br />
2. The Nanny Diaries<br />
3. Easy A<br />
4. Brides Maids<br />
5. P.S. I love you<br />
6. Letters to Juliet<br />
7. Confessions of a Shopaholic<br />
8. Legally Blonde (Don't judge me... I said don't! No, please, really, I'm usually a good person...)<br />
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Yep... I'm a girl at heart<br />
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We all know that Frozen is automatically the best, other than that though...<br />
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1. Monsters Inc.<br />
2. Ice Age (all of them)<br />
3. Despicable Me (I want a minion more than you know....)<br />
4. Mulan<br />
5. Cinderella<br />
6. Snow White<br />
7. Sleeping Beauty<br />
8. Beauty and the Beast<br />
9. Finding Nemo<br />
10. Tangled<br />
11. Cars<br />
12. Toy Story (I refuse to give away a single stuffed animal because of Toy Story 3)<br />
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I don't want to type them all, just watch all of the Disney movies that have ever come out and your life will be semi-complete. It will be complete when you know every line of every song of every movie.<br />
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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2847043404619693284.post-43971437476618381922014-03-11T21:54:00.001-07:002014-03-14T11:44:03.349-07:00Why I am a NerdOn the Tetons trip I went on last week, I became friends with a few new people, which is great. However, one of them doesn't believe that I am a nerd (the good kind). <br />
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This is the inspiration for this wonderful blogpost about why I am a <a href="http://n-e-r-d.com/" target="_blank">nerd</a>.<br />
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1. I'm relatively socially awkward<br />
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This isn't a bad thing, at least not completely. It simply means that if you give me a compliment I will probably blush a lot. It also means that if I'm in a room and the majority of the people there are not my best friends, I will hide in a corner and play Flow on my phone. <br />
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I know, you're all jealous of my social skills.<br />
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2. I do homework, a lot...<br />
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Wait, did I say when I don't want to sleep. But, but, I'm a teenager. I have to sleep. (<---jokes)<br />
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3. My favorite thing ever is <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1475582/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1" target="_blank">Sherlock</a><br />
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Not only am I in love with the TV show, but I've read every single Sherlock Holmes story written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. I kind of like someone named Benedict Cumberbatch too, who plays Sherlock in the BBC TV show.<br />
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Fun Fact! I've also read about two hundred Nancy Drew Books in my life... I guess I'm a mystery person...<br />
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4. I have a lot of quirks<br />
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I'm past the point of trying to hide them... I'm open about the weird things (and not so weird things) that I do. If you want to read all of these, I have a <a href="http://lcantlebary17.blogspot.com/2014/02/quirks-of-myself.html" target="_blank">blog post</a> about it.<br />
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I really don't like large groups of people (basically ten or more). I especially am not into the drinking / drug stuff, which is okay, even if I am a "Park City kid". I much prefer watching a sappy movie and eating a lot of chocolate...<br />
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This isn't to say I don't have friends though, because I have some really great ones that mean a lot to me. I also tend to get really attached if I do become friends with, so to any of you reading this, my deepest apologies for my clinginess... Just know I really appreciate you(:<br />
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<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2847043404619693284.post-39612877229045819002014-03-06T16:12:00.002-08:002014-03-06T20:39:27.847-08:00A week in the mountainsOk, yes, I do live in Park City, which means I'm always in the mountains, but this week I was in different mountains! Yay for me! +10 lifestyle points (points received for making the most out of a moment) awarded to me!<br />
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The other mountains mentioned above are called the Grand Tetons. I'm just outside of Jackson Hole at the <a href="http://www.tetonscience.org/" target="_blank">Teton Science School campus</a>. The week has been filled with lot's of fun, friends, sun, snow, sleep and even a bit of homework (Notice that caffeine wasn't mentioned in this list, I've been slightly deprived. It was totally worth it though!)<br />
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I want to focus on one specific part of this week though–the people. When I first applied and got accepted to the trip, I was so worried that I wouldn't know anyone on the trip and that I was going to be the awkward one in the corner, which seems to be a common event when I go on school trips. I had less anxiety though when I found out that a few of my friends were going too! My plan was to stick with them for the entire week. <br />
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That plan didn't work out too well. I ended up meeting a lot of really cool people that I didn't know before. I was forced to step outside of my social bubble (although I'm not socially exclusive, I promise!) and talk with people who I didn't see on a daily basis, and it ended up being better than I thought. I now have a few more people to call friends, and that idea makes this week a whole lot better.<br />
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For readers to take away: It's okay to feel safe with certain people–everyone does. It's also okay to step outside your comfort zone once in a while, and the chances are it'll turn out great!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2847043404619693284.post-10897633589604974322014-02-21T10:58:00.000-08:002014-03-06T20:38:55.255-08:0010 Baby Animals That Will Make You SmileThe other day, I was babysitting a family. One of the girls, who is four, started talking about how much she loved animals. So, I decided to show her some of the cutest baby animal pictures on the internet. <br />
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Look at the face. Look at it! Awww...</div>
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It's so small(: That's all I have to say about this one...</div>
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IT'S CUDDLING WITH A TEDDY BEAR! Could this be any cuter???</div>
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Nawwwww (: Need I say more?</div>
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Puppies! Definitely the cutest things... especially when you play with them! Look at the little one yawning... adorable (:</div>
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Okay I have to go look at some more baby animals... I'm such a four year old on the inside.</div>
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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2847043404619693284.post-56451050302362184902014-02-11T19:01:00.001-08:002014-02-13T13:09:32.598-08:00Quirks of myself (:Quirk<br />
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1. an unusual habit or way of behaving<br />
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Oops... that wasn't the correct format... oh well (:<br />
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So yeah. My quirks. I don't consider myself an exceptionally quirky person, I mean, overall I consider myself relatively normal. <br />
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Wait no. I can't lie. I have a lot of quirks. I mean, A LOT. It would take ages to go through all of them. So lets not do that. I'll just tell you a few (:<br />
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1. FUZZY SOCKS!<br />
So they're my favorite. If you ask any of my friends, they will tell you every time I am with them, some form of fuzzy socks are on my feet or in a bag. I know a lot of girls (and some guys) like them too, but my love is extreme. I have over 25 pairs of them, and my favorites are from my older sister. They're gray with little polar bear faces on and little ears and ahhh I just can't control my love for them!<br />
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But it's not just a quirk. It's a need. I have extremely cold feet 100% of the time, so yeah you could say I need them. <br />
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2. Studying...<br />
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So a genuinely weird thing I do. After a test, I will look up every answer that I wasn't sure on... I know. It's just odd. I'm a nerd..<br />
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3. Darkness isn't my Friend<br />
When I lived in Hong Kong, the city lights always filled the sky and it was never completely dark. When I moved back to the US, it was completely dark and I always imagine people in my room. So yeah... I didn't sleep for three weeks. I still sleep with a stuffed animal... but it's a pillow pet, which makes it sort of socially acceptable...<br />
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Wait who am I kidding? I'm a teenager who sleeps with a stuffed animal.<br />
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I'll just let that sink in for a second...<br />
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4. Resorting to the Hoodie<br />
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A lot of the time, I'll pick a semi nice outfit to wear to school, but as soon as I put it on, I feel self conscious and immediately take it off. So, I go for the next thing I see in my closet, a comfy, slightly oversized hoodie. It works...<br />
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5. Resorting to my hair being down<br />
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So the same thing as number four... I'll do my hair in a French braid or curl it then decide it's too different, and brush it all out... Wasting Time, yay!<br />
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Ok, so it might take a few less times, but still, you get the point (:</div>
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6. Anti–Procrastinating<br />
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So I'm bad at being a teenager... I get super stressed out if I hold something off until the last minute because I'm worried there won't be enough hours in the day to do it, so I usually do it all at once.<br />
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7. Falling asleep early<br />
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Ask <a href="http://lfeltovich17.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Lulu</a>, I can't really stay up later than 11:00, especially on the weekends (which is ironic, really).<br />
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8. Waking up early<br />
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Related to the last one, I can't sleep later than 9:00... it's super depressing. (I don't think that the saying "Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise" applies to teenagers)<br />
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From this, you probably figured out some of the most embarrassing things about me... which leads to me to:<br />
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9. I'm an open book<br />
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There are few things I'm not willing to share on the interweb(:<br />
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Goodbye fellow humans, hope you enjoyed learning all of my secrets! <br />
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<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2847043404619693284.post-4602041668346055462014-01-30T15:11:00.002-08:002014-01-30T18:14:29.129-08:00Common Chinese PhrasesFor my middle school years, I lived in Hong Kong. While I was there, I started learning Chinese, as did almost every other student there. Because all of my friends understood it, we would say short phrases in Chinese every so often. <br />
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When I moved back to the US, the habit stuck... and I occasionally forget that I'm no longer surrounded by people who know Mandarin. So, I decided I would tell you, my fellow friends, what I'm saying in Chinese so you don't think I'm insulting you, because I promise, I'm not! (I'm not THAT mean... Just kidding... I'm really not a mean person, at least according to <a href="http://dgregory17.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Devon</a>)<br />
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1. Hello<br />
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你好<br />
Nǐ hǎo (Pronounced knee.how)<br />
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谢谢<br />
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为什么<br />
Wèishénme (Pronounced way.shun.ma)<br />
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很好<br />
hěnhǎo (Pronounced hen.how)<br />
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Thank you to <a href="http://translate.google.com/" target="_blank">Google</a> for helping me out with the characters (:<br />
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If you spend any amount of time with me, these phrases would most likely be good to know (: but you don't have too... <br />
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Have a supreme day (:<br />
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<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2847043404619693284.post-26136464328779081642014-01-28T19:00:00.002-08:002014-01-28T19:05:14.100-08:00One of my Flaws is Chasing Cars... I've had it for 100 yearsFor those of you who don't know Bastille, Snow Patrol, or Five for Fighting don't know what this blog post is about yet... Well, it's about music.<br />
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Music isn't like candy crush–we don't get addicted to it (haha yeah Candy Crush is a bit addicting... just a smidge) and it has actual meaning.<br />
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Last year, I listened to Katy Perry, Taylor Swift, and even Glee (thank God I'm out of that stage...). But I didn't listen to them because I felt an emotional connection to them, I listened to them because I didn't know what else to listen to. They were just noise. <br />
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However, this school year I discovered bands and music that I could RELATE to. It's really important to be able to relate to music because it helps you get through tough situations (and as teenagers, we have A LOT of those, am I right?)<br />
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I have no words to express my love for this song... It tells a story about love and excitement and discovery. Although I'm not in a relationship, it means a lot to me. The beat is great too, because it's just fast enough to be interesting, but it's not boring. Also, something you should know before we go on, fast songs aren't really my thing...</div>
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Part of the reason this song means so much to me is because my Dad used to sing it to me so I would fall asleep when I was just a tiny child. This song is full of artistic metaphors and messages of hope, as cheesy as that does sound...It's super relaxing and is my go to song when I'm feeling down.</div>
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<i>Hey 15, there's never a wish better than this</i></div>
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This is such a great song. So if you want the short version of it's meaning, well YOLO. But it's so much more. It describes different points in your life and the ups and downs of it, while saying that when you're young (specifically 15 years old) there's still so much for you to experience. If anyone is feeling bad about their life, I highly recommend it (: I know it helped me get through a lot!</div>
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*Note: These are my own interpretations of songs... sorry if you don't agree, but you also don't live inside my brain...</div>
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1. Flaws - Bastille</div>
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2. Pompei - Bastille</div>
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3. Let it go - The Beatles</div>
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7. Counting Stars - One Republic</div>
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8. Hotel California - The Eagles</div>
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9. Aftermath - Lifehouse</div>
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10. Falling In - Lifehouse</div>
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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2847043404619693284.post-25065786549980704012014-01-22T17:14:00.001-08:002014-03-06T20:40:04.191-08:00The Little EffortsMuch to my disappointment, I no longer have a single lunch with two of my best friends, <a href="http://dgregory17.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Devon</a> and <a href="http://lfeltovich17/" target="_blank">Lulu</a>. Although I still have English class with both of them, and AP geography with Lulu, it was a big change from having a chunk of time for socializing with them to in between class periods and after school for a few minutes.<br />
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Because of the change, I was incredibly worried that our friendship wouldn't be as strong (which is silly, I mean, it's 20 minutes a day). Luckily, that hasn't happened! Knock on Wood, right?<br />
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I did learn that the little conversations and the little efforts make a big difference. For example, every other day, my first period class is at the high school. However, I still go to the junior high for fifteen minutes just to see Devon, Lulu and some other friends. Although it's not a lot, it's a huge difference, and it shows that I care about them, and that I want to spend time with them.<br />
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Overall, changing schedules can suck, a lot, but I think going out of your way to do something nice and to show that they matter a lot can really help. <br />
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If you're in a similar situation or you're a really busy person, this can apply to you. Finding five or ten minute periods just to say hi and ask how a friend is doing can go a long ways.<br />
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Devon is a really cool person(: He taught me how to cube, and we go skiing a lot (even though he is about a gazillion times faster than me... haha oh well). He's a really cool, funny person and hanging out with him is so much fun (:</div>
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Lulu(: I had a picture but she didn't like it... so later (: She's my bestie! We hang out a lot together and have a sleepover almost every week. We ski a lot, drink way too much tea (way too much...), and watch a bunch of movies. She's kind of obsessed with Tumblr... Oh, and also, <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1475582/" target="_blank">SHERLOCK<3</a>. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2847043404619693284.post-26266924059884456992013-12-25T15:32:00.000-08:002013-12-25T15:32:04.423-08:00Christmas Cookies and other stuff (:<div style="text-align: center;">
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So if any of you know me, you know that I LOVE Christmas. It's cold and everyone is happy and there a gifts and you put on weight from all the cookies and it's just great. </div>
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However, I have had a few Christmas breaks that were even better, and after much thought and consideration (not really, I'm making this up on the spot...), I have determined why.</div>
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<span style="color: #274e13;">1. <b>Cookies</b> - whenever you eat way too much of anything, you start to get tired of it, even with cookies... JUST KIDDING. You can never eat too many cookies (:</span></div>
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<span style="color: #274e13;">2. <b>Giving, not getting </b>- I know, give not get... the normal advice from your elders. And even though everyone loves to get gifts, including me, there is a small spark of excitement whenever you find the perfect gift for your friends. You can get gifts anywhere–<a href="http://walmart.com/" target="_blank">walmart</a>, <a href="http://target.com/" target="_blank">target</a>, or my personal favorite, <a href="http://amazon.com/" target="_blank">amazon</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #274e13;">3. <b>Trying something new </b>- The best Christmas I ever had was when I went to New Zealand. It was really exciting because I got to experience new food, new sights, and new activities. It was amazing, and my family made it even better. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #274e13;">4. <b>Hot Chocolate </b>- Obviously, food is very important, but hot chocolate, well it's really hard to beat. I highly recommend cuddling up in a blanket with a good book and cup of cocoa over your break. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13;">5. <b>Snow </b>- So while this is not scientifically possible in some places, snow simply makes Christmas better. Everyone dreams of having a white Christmas, probably because it is always depicted in favorite holiday books and movies.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13;">Enjoy your break and Merry Christmas!</span></div>
Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2847043404619693284.post-56131612325189684332013-12-18T10:43:00.002-08:002013-12-18T10:44:21.910-08:00Christmas is Coming!I don't know about everyone else, but I can't wait for Christmas. There's snow (at least where I live), cookies, a Christmas Trees, Santa is coming, and of course, everyone is giving gifts.<br />
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For a lot of people though, the weeks leading up to Christmas are stressful. There are gifts to give, presents to wrap, and houses to decorate. Getting presents for all of your family is difficult, and the goal of this blog is to give some great ideas for family and friends that vary in price range.<br />
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Idea 1: Rubik's Cube<br />
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Although these were created in the 1980's or whatever, they're becoming more popular again. Most of my friends can solve them, and my friend <a href="http://dgregory17.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Devon</a> just ordered about eighteen different types.<br />
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You can order a Sheng Shuo Rubik's cube on <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Shengshou-3x3x3-Puzzle-Cube-Black/dp/B004UTTXJG/ref=sr_1_sc_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1387218594&sr=8-1-spell&keywords=sheng+shuo+rubiks+cube+3x3" target="_blank">amazon</a> for under $7.</div>
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Idea 2: Hoodies</div>
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If you live in a cold place like I do, hoodies are your life! Hoodies make great gifts because there are a bunch of designs out there and are affordable for some of your better friends and family. They also work for both genders. Did I mention that they are comfortable and warm?</div>
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You can get this hoodie, along with many others on <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Rainbow-Silver-Sweatshirt-Statements-Pullover/dp/B006WBPK4W/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1387219602&sr=8-8&keywords=hoodies+for+teen+girls" target="_blank">amazon</a>. This hoodie is $25. </div>
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Idea 3: Jewelry </div>
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Yes, this may apply mainly to females, however unique jewelry means a lot to a lot of people. Instead of getting the normal "best friends" split apart necklace, you can find some really interesting designs of jewelry online that would make anyone feel special. </div>
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You can find great jewelry similar to this online at <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Sterling-Flashed-Snowflake-Pendant-Necklace/dp/B00EP9BW9A/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1387391233&sr=8-9&keywords=unique+jewelry" target="_blank">amazon</a>. You are sure to find one that fits the person you are shopping for! </div>
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Idea 4: Coffee Cups</div>
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Coffee mugs are definitely on my Christmas list mostly because I'm currently living off coffee. </div>
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Just kidding, however coffee mugs are practical and you can find many styles and designs that fit a person!</div>
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This adorable cookie monster coffee mug not only holds you famous warm drink, but cookies fit his mouth! You can find this and many other cute mugs on <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Monster-Perfect-Dunking-Cookies-Biscuits/dp/B00BLQB7SG/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1387391409&sr=8-2&keywords=face+mugs" target="_blank">amazon</a>. </div>
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Idea 5) Movie Gift Basket</div>
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Who doesn't love candy, popcorn, and movies? A really great gift for a movie buff friend this Christmas is a popcorn bucket filled with their favorite candy and movies or a cinema gift card. While these are super easy to make, you can also find them online. </div>
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Yummy (: I love food! This gift basket can be found on <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Art-Appreciation-Gift-Baskets-Concession/dp/B0009ORSRK/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1387391665&sr=8-3&keywords=candy+gift+basket" target="_blank">amazon</a>.</div>
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Affordable and warm, blankets are a great idea. They come in many different colors, patterns, and designs, and you are sure to find one that suits your friends. </div>
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This too is found on <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Super-Soft-Plush-Fleece-Blankets/dp/B008KSGW42/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1387391882&sr=8-1&keywords=fuzzy+blankets" target="_blank">amazon</a>, and even though there are millions out there, these are simple, bright, and incredibly soft! (Trust me, I have one)</div>
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Have a great holiday season and I hoped I helped to relieve some of the holiday stress this winter (or summer, if you live in the southern hemisphere). </div>
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<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2847043404619693284.post-30436704567748180032013-12-04T15:12:00.002-08:002013-12-04T15:27:22.287-08:00Achieving the Impossible - Finding Time for EveryoneLast week I went to the most magical place on Earth. No, not Disneyland... a plane. I was on this magical plane for 15 hours on my way to Hong Kong. Yes, that's China, not Japan.<br />
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So maybe the plane ride wasn't so magical, but Hong Kong was. I used to live there, and I know all of the best places to go, however <a href="http://content.time.com/time/travel/cityguide/article/0,31489,1850110_1850124_1850125,00.html" target="_blank">TIME travel</a> has some of my favorite things to do there. Although I haven't ever done a helicopter tour there, I have gone to the Peak (with one of the most beautiful views of a city on Earth) and on the Star Ferry (which I almost got a heat stroke on the first summer I lived there, but love it none the less). <br />
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On my visit back, I was able to do a lot of these things again. Although it was amazing to be back, I found it difficult to find time for everyone. <br />
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To be honest, my dad is gone a lot, and I hadn't seen him for a few months which is why I went back. It was so amazing to see him again and spend time with him. However, I also had a lot of difficulty seeing everyone I wanted to, mainly for three reasons.<br />
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Because I hadn't seen my dad for a long time too, I wanted to spend time with him. He also had to work so I made sure that I could see him enough. <br />
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Whether it was going out to dinner or taking the MTR (subway) around the city, hanging out with my dad was awesome. Even though I did spend a lot of time with him, it wasn't enough. But it's okay because he's coming back to the United States to work, so I'll get to him every weekend! <br />
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If I'm completely honest, I have to say this: I wasn't even close to being popular back in Hong Kong, but I did have a lot of friends. I really wanted to see them all, but since they had school Monday through Thursday, I really only had Friday and Saturday to see everyone. <br />
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Although I did get to see my closest friends, or most of them, I didn't get to see all of them simply because I didn't have enough time. I had to pick and choose, and I'm not going to lie, it was difficult. It's not that I wanted to see anyone more than other people, and I tried my best to see everyone or hang out with people as a group. Even though it wasn't all my fault (see Reason Number 3), I was really disappointed I didn't see everyone.<br />
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So as I said in Reason Number 1, I had a lot of friends in Hong Kong. However when I went back to visit I faced disappointment when I wanted to hang out with some of the people I thought were my closest friends. There were several people that I messaged and emailed asking if they wanted to hang out. It was really upsetting when I didn't get responses, however it taught me a valuable lesson about who my friends really were there, so I guess it did have a silver lining!<br />
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Sumi and I were really close and she is currently at boarding school... I literally started crying when she told me that she would be in Hong Kong over Thanksgiving too!</div>
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My crazy, amazing dad and I... gotta love picture phone quality, am I right?</div>
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Some of my closest guy friends from HK, Douglas and Calum, and I. We probably walked ten miles the night we hung out but it was so amazing to see them! We're all nerds ;)</div>
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Kiki, one of my closest friends from HK and I. We both ate way too much food that day...</div>
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Louisa and I (: She's in one of my other blog posts because she is literally my best friend. She pushed me over (on accident, of course) when she saw me (I might have surprised her). </div>
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Thea and I... Thea and I got a lot closer last year and she always makes me laugh! We both love food too, which helps build relationships (:</div>
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Some of the cutest kids I know! They used to live in my old apartment building and I always spent time with them. They're like siblings to me and I had so much fun running around with them!</div>
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The view from a tower I found while exploring Hong Kong Park. It was a 360˚ view and was ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS. </div>
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Well, I had one of those weeks. But instead of complaining, I'm going to give advice for what I do when I have those weeks.<br />
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#1: Keep Calm and Number your assignments.<br />
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I originally got this idea from one of my friends back in Hong Kong. She's probably the smartest, most motivated person I have ever met. We were talking after netball (a very European sport that most people in the United States haven't heard of) and she told me that when she gets home, she sets out a very precise schedule containing what homework she will do in specific time slots.<br />
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I decided to give it a twist and do something similar. Whenever I get home, I number what I'm going to do and set a goal for how much I will get done.<br />
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Even though, I admit, this seems like something only super organized people would do, it's not, trust me. I'm definitely not the most organized person in the world (just check my locker) and this really helps me stay on task. <br />
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#2: Keep Calm and Drink Coffee</div>
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Coffee is vital to finishing homework. The caffeine is great and helps you think that you're awake (after all, coffee is meant for morning...) and it tastes amazing. It gives you that little boost of excitement when you're stuck in a corner staring at a computer screen for hours on ends.</div>
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Here's some advice: instead of doing the normal cream and sugar thing, get some of the Coffee House flavored creamer. It adds a bit of spice, and instead of spending four dollars on a drink at Starbucks, you get it for a fraction of the price. And don't forget, it's delicious!</div>
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#3: Keep Calm and Stay on Task<br />
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I know, I know, you already know this. You've heard it from every teacher you've ever had, and, if your parents are like mine, you've heard it from them too.<br />
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But I'm here to tell you that you have to do it. It's not a choice anymore. When you have fifteen things to do in three hours, stop checking facebook, stop texting your friends, stop leaving your desk to do random tasks. Even though these little moments seem like they'll only take a second of your time, they add up. You have to stop.<br />
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There is genuine power behind staying on task. Not only do you avoid wasting time, but it keeps your thought process going. What you just did stays in your mind for a few short seconds, and if you get up to do something random, that small amount of information is gone.<br />
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According to <a href="http://www.multitaskingtest.net.au/the-science/impacts-of-multi-tasking" target="_blank">the multitasking website</a>, your brain starts to crash after trying to juggle three or more tasks. When you add in socializing to your homework, your brain can't handle it, and it starts to shut down.<br />
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#4: Keep Calm and Shut the Phone Off<br />
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Following off the previous topic, this is vital. Shutting your phone off is a huge help. <br />
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I'm a teenager, I know what there is on our phones - music, games, texting, facebook, messaging, snapchat, instagram, and, of course, iFunny. <br />
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When we're doing homework, especially for one of our least favorite classes, we are looking for a distraction. Our phone is the perfect one. We can spend hours on our phone, unaware of the time passing even though there is a little clock in the upper right hand corner. <br />
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By turning off our phone, we save ourselves hours of distractions, and get done with our homework faster. Here's a tip: go on your phone once your homework is finished.<br />
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#5: Keep Calm and Get Some Sleep<br />
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Even though it sometimes seems like you have to stay up late and finish every single thing you have to do, there's definitely some greatness in a good nights sleep. And yes, maybe you won't get those eight hours that you're dying for, but five or six hours is a whole lot better than three. <br />
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Not only does sleep make you feel better, but sleep deprivation can cause serious effects on your body. It can lead to depression, paranoia, and hallucinations. It can make you feel cloudy, and by getting more sleep, you'll be much more efficient during the day.<br />
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After looking online for awesome carving templates, I finally settled for the templates on <a href="http://www.zombiepumpkins.com/patterns" target="_blank">Zombie Pumpkins</a> because they were free and some of them were at my level of pumpkin carving–crappy.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">For those of you who aren't "cool" enough to know what these are, they're Iron Man (the most amazing super hero ever that is played by my favorite actor) and the S.H.I.E.L.D. logo. Yeah, I know, they're beautiful.</span></div>
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We eventually settled for Iron Man and the S.H.I.E.L.D. logo, because they're awesome and we had the ability to draw it on the pumpkin then cut it out.<br />
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I'm really proud of how they came out, judging by the fact that we haven't carved pumpkins in 4 years because they're 50 US dollars in Hong Kong for a small one... yes it is crazy. <br />
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The entire night was a really great time, and I loved doing it so much because I had the chance to spend time with my family, who I rarely have the time to talk to, and almost never get to do something fun with. <br />
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Yes, maybe I'm a bit behind on my homework now, and yes, maybe my hands got a little messy (okay, a lot), and yes, I may have had pumpkin gut fight with my sister (my hair looked... <i>interesting</i>... after that experience) but the entire night was so much fun. <br />
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<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2847043404619693284.post-89911885274279294292013-10-20T17:13:00.000-07:002013-10-20T17:13:13.695-07:00How Much is Enough?If you didn't know already (either because you don't pay attention to detail, have never talked to me, or haven't read any of my blog posts), I used to living in香港 (pronounced "xiang gang", or Hong Kong for those of you who don't speak Chinese). If you want to know more about what living in 香港 as an expat is like, I highly recommend <a href="http://www.fodors.com/news/expat-tales-living-in-hong-kong-6871.html" target="_blank">this blog.</a><br />
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In 香港, I had a really great life. Although school was hard, I had a lot of opportunities and a lot of freedom. I hung out with friends for a few hours every week too, and I became close with a lot of people.<br />
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Leaving 香港 was one of the hardest things I have ever done. I had to leave the people I trusted and the place that had become my home. <br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">"Lulu" was my closest friend during my 8th grade year, and the hardest part of leaving 香港 was saying goodbye to her. She is still my best friend. </span> </div>
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One of the hardest things to find time for now is talking to old friends, like Louisa. The time change is definitely not on my side either. The only time I really have is on Friday and Saturday nights, because Hong Kong is 14 hours ahead of Utah, where I live now.<br />
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Even though the only thing I ever want to do is talk to them, I have to carry on with my life here. If I don't make friends here, I am going to be miserable, because I won't make any new memories, and I won't have any fun over the next four years.<br />
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It's literally killing me to not see Louisa and my other friends every day. With all of the other things going on in my life, it's hard to find time. The only way I find myself chatting or skyping with 香港 friends is by setting up a time a few days before. By doing this, both of us are expecting to talk to each other, and I look forward to it. It guarantees that I will talk to them in the near future.<br />
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If you have moved, even if it's just a few towns or a state away, I highly recommend setting up a time before you move to talk to old friends. If your schedule doesn't allow it one week, let your friends know that, and set up an alternate time. If you don't set up a time, and choose to talk to friends on a random basis, it's going to be a lot harder to keep up with everyone. <br />
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Sometimes, life gets busy, and that's okay. But it's important to factor in time for people you care about. Even though leaving 香港 was incredibly hard, I came out of it stronger and with great friends and memories that I will work to keep.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2847043404619693284.post-55791394866792067942013-10-11T18:01:00.001-07:002013-10-14T19:32:56.954-07:00Volleyball vs. HomeworkEven though I'm not great at it, volleyball is my favorite sport and I love playing. I try really hard and do my best. I go to all of the practices and games (I haven't missed one yet!), and while it is rewarding, it takes up a lot of time.<br />
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This week, I had practice Monday and Wednesday, and games Tuesday and Thursday. Because the practices end at 5:30, it is easy to manage homework. The stress arises on game days-especially when they are away games. The games are a ton of fun and great to watch, so I don't want to miss it (check out our <a href="http://pchs.pcschools.us/woad-local/media/pchs_volleyball_schedule_2013.pdf" target="_blank">2013 schedule</a> to look for upcoming games).<br />
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On Tuesday, our game was in Union, which is about a two and a half hour drive on a school bus from my school. Although I was able to study for my biology test the next day on the way there, I was not so successful on completing my other homework. <br />
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I am aware that this is how high school sports are, and that I signed up for this commitment. I honestly wouldn't change it for anything. Next week, when our season comes to a close, it's going to be a very heart breaking experience. I wish the season would continue on throughout the entire school year, even if it is a lot of work.<br />
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When I have games, it sometimes feels like I'm suffocating in work, that there is too much to do and too little time to do it. In order to help with this, I make sure I finish homework due Wednesday on Monday if I have a game Tuesday. Or, if I have a game Thursday, I'll do all of my homework due Friday on Wednesday. </div>
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I know this may seem like a crazy way of balancing homework, but it actually works. By planning it out ahead of time (which homework I need to do for a certain class on a certain day), I am able to plan the rest of my time around it - how long to spend with family, how long I can chat with old friends from Hong Kong, and how long I need to plan for reading and other assignments that aren't necessarily due in the next few days.</div>
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I'm not going to lie. I've always been an academically driven person with high hopes for my future–a.k.a. going to a really good college. But I know it's not easy to achieve this–I have to get SAT scores over 2000 and a GPA of 4.0 or higher along with a bunch of service hours and clubs and two sports and so much more. When I think about this, I only think: sleep. I just want a break. But I can't if I don't find the balance. <br />
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Balance is an important thing for all people–no matter what age. I usually only hear adults talking about balance between work and life. But what about teenagers? We have just as much going on, if not more. Why isn't there some sort of formula for us to follow? <br />
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After looking at three blogs about balance in life (look below for the links!), I see my point is further proven. They only talk about the work life balance as an adult, and how to achieve it. I know I can't be the only teen out there who is confused about how to find a balance between work and life.<br />
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Over the next year or so, maybe longer if this goes well, I'll be posting about my struggles as a teen in this crazy world. I'll be posting what is driving me crazy as well as what helps me calm down. I'll try to give myself advice, and hopefully it can relate to your problems as well. I'll try to find balance.<br />
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<b><i><span style="font-size: large;">"Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving."</span></i></b><br />
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<a href="http://timemanagementninja.com/2013/09/5-secrets-of-keeping-your-daily-life-in-balance/" target="_blank">Time Management Ninja</a><br />
<a href="http://www.thecollegeprepster.com/2013/09/worklife-balance.html" target="_blank">TCP</a><br />
<a href="http://zazenlife.com/2013/09/07/how-to-achieve-balance-in-the-game-of-life/" target="_blank">Zazen Life</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0