Pinterest is one of my favorite websites. You can share almost anything to anyone. It's a great way to share ideas of all kinds to those you are connected with on the web.
I have my very own board dedicated good vibes. I am somewhat new to Pinterest, in that I just started creating my own boards and actually "pinning". I encourage you to make your own Pinterest if you don not have one, or start using it more often. I am graciously providing the link to my very own Pinterest. Please don't laugh at how bare it is, but get inspired instead.
Sunday, April 26, 2015
Crafty and Whatnot
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| Photo by Adrianne Lara |
Sometimes my roommates and I decide to make Walmart trips.
We either go for food or for crafts, and the past trip was for crafts if you hadn't guessed. I've always loved art and bringing out my creative side, so it was not hard to get inspired. I intimidated some burlap paintings from Pinterest (which is the best thing ever created).
Simple crafts like this are super cheap and easy. They don't take too much time. You can do almost anything from canvas art, to personalized coffee mugs, to custom canvas shoes.
Art is one of the best ways to bring good vibes to you and others around you. The act of making art releases stress and calms you down. I encourage everyone to sit down and create something that will remind you how great life is.
"Let all that you do be done in love."
Love Your "Haters"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EShRCWOtNJ4
Living with Divorced Parents
According to statistics, 1 in 2 marriages result in divorce. My parents were an unlucky 1 of 2.
My parents split when I started high school. This was a stressful age, let alone I was brand new to the school and town. I didn't know too many people well enough to reach out for support and my brother was older and more acquainted with everyone else and my sister off in college.
I reacted pretty well overall, as my parents had argued and disagreed since I can remember. I also realized I was at the age that I needed to "man up". Now I'd like to say this life event made me a really emotionally stable person.
This was quite the opposite. I have always been an extremely sensitive person and still am to this day. I may not show it in person, but when I am alone, I let all my emotions out. Pretty much anything can make me cry. A good movie, Ellen episode, ASPCA commercial. It's rough living a sensitive life.
My main point is that having divorced parents doesn't have to be such a gloomy time in your life. It's not the end of the world even if it seems like it. Everything will work itself out in the end. Just realize you are loved. Stay positive.
Summer Lovin'
There is nothing better than the warm sun kissing your skin. Summer is
by far my favorite season on this planet. Weather is warmer. Days are longer.
Life is better.
Rain, Rain Come Again
When my sister graduated high school way back in 2009, her class motto
was “Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass… it’s about learning to
dance in the rain.”
As cliché as it may sound, sometimes you literally need to just go dance
in the rain. It is one of the most freeing experiences in the world. Forewarning,
people will stare at you and yell snide comments out their windows from dry
cover, but ignore these people, they’re not worth your time.
Here are some tips
about dancing in the rain:
- Find a friend to praise the rain with.
- Don’t wear makeup or glasses. One less thing to worry about.
- Wear shorts made of athletic material, long pants of any kind will stick to you and be uncomfortable. Shorts are also much easy to remove post-dance.
- Do not wear a white t-shirt. If the weather is a bit chilly, wear a thin long sleeve shirt or sweatshirt.
- If you don’t have rain boots, buy some. If you wear shoes, wear only old, worn out shoes. They will smell awful when you are done. You can wash them if you chose, or use some type of shoe cleaner/powder to freshen them.
- Leave any valuables inside or in a sealed plastic container. If you want to capture your dance, have a friend take a picture from under cover.
- When dancing, let down your hair. Embrace the elements.
- Find as many puddles as you can and go crazy for as long as you please.
- Take a warm shower and wash clothes as soon as possible.
- Feel brilliant.
Photo by Mark Feuerborn
Monday, April 13, 2015
Movie Vibes
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Over spring break, my family rented this movie called St. Vincent. After about 10 minutes into it, we all were already skeptical and wanted to give it a rest. But I made them power through, because I was the one who had paid for it.
The movie follows this young mom (Melissa McCarthy) and her son as they move in next door to a cranky old man (Bill Murray). The son ends up spending time with the neighbor, more than the mother would like, and together they encounter life's challenges. The pasts of these new neighbors will definitely surprise you. You don't want to miss this film.
I loved this movie because it shows that everyone has a past, but it is how you chose to take on the present and future with the knowledge you have learned that makes all the difference. The way you are really does affect all of those around you.
Monday, March 16, 2015
Young & Reckless
People probably hear how short life is on a daily basis. But it really is incredibly short and extremely precious time that you cannot waste.
I've realized since the beginning of the this new year that life is too short to be anything but happy. If you are not satisfied with something in your life, make a change. Do what has to be done to be incredibly content. If you do not like something, do not feel as if you can not express your 100% honest opinion. What is the point of faking it? I am constantly thinking, "Will this matter 5 years from now?" It is a shame when people spend their life tip-toeing along, unsure of everything.
I have realized I have "changed" quite a bit since beginning college. Not in a bad way, but I have definitely started to find myself. Do not be afraid to be the real you. Especially during your younger years, on the brink of adulthood. Soak up your youth with open arms. Make mistakes and move on from them, knowing what the lessons learned are. Be honest with people. There is no point in telling people exactly what they want to hear. How does that aid them in their growth? The answer is it does not.
Live on.
I've realized since the beginning of the this new year that life is too short to be anything but happy. If you are not satisfied with something in your life, make a change. Do what has to be done to be incredibly content. If you do not like something, do not feel as if you can not express your 100% honest opinion. What is the point of faking it? I am constantly thinking, "Will this matter 5 years from now?" It is a shame when people spend their life tip-toeing along, unsure of everything.
I have realized I have "changed" quite a bit since beginning college. Not in a bad way, but I have definitely started to find myself. Do not be afraid to be the real you. Especially during your younger years, on the brink of adulthood. Soak up your youth with open arms. Make mistakes and move on from them, knowing what the lessons learned are. Be honest with people. There is no point in telling people exactly what they want to hear. How does that aid them in their growth? The answer is it does not.
Live on.
Friday, March 13, 2015
The Vibe Manual
Twitter is one of the fastest growing social media sites on the market. I happen to have a Twitter account, and while browsing my feed one day, I stumbled upon a random account that had followed me managed by a man named Billy Chapata. Billy is a poet, writer, and author of "The Vibe Manual". I instantly fell in love with his account, drooling over his tweets of poetry. I even direct messaged him, complementing him on his incredible poetry and that I planned on getting his book for Christmas. He was kind enough to reply with grateful thanks. :)
Unfortunately, Santa failed on Christmas morning, as I was slightly disappointed to not find the book in my hands. YET, thanks to the beloved website of Amazon (and my paycheck), I finally got my hands on the book this past Tuesday. I do not think I have ever loved a book so much. It is filled with the deepest of raw emotions. I have never been one to appreciate poetry, but he has opened my eyes to everything that I was missing out on. It is an incredible experience to just sit down and absorb the vibes this book provides to the universe.
I encourage everyone to follow him on Twitter, @iamBrILLYant, it really is the freshest breath of air you can find on the internet. Also purchase his book www.lulu.com. It is so worth it.
Finally, I would just like to say he was my inspiration to create this blog focusing on positive vibes. He really is a genius and one of my biggest role models.
Photos by Adrianne Lara
Background Makeover
Nothing can be more motivating than a eye-catching background. So give your computer a little makeover to brighten your mood and give you that little extra push.
Family Feud
They always mean well, but your family will always have the biggest impact on you. They won't always agree with you on everything or approve of your decisions. Yet, we greatly take into account their opinions on all issues.
Parents are our biggest influence. They want you to succeed in everything you do. Some parents want you to succeed in what they want you to do, which is normal for parents to do. They want you to be better off then they were. But their dreams do not always match up with yours, which can cause a dispute. Just remember that they mean well and want the best for you. Explain to them that you are not seeing eye-to-eye. It is their job to love you and let you grow.
Siblings can be just as influential. They are your brothers and sisters, so it is their job to give you tough love. They will not sugar coat what you need to hear, but they will always be there to support you in your choices, no matter what. It is important to take what they have to say to heart, because they hate to see you upset.
Family are the only friends that will be there throughout your entire life. They want nothing more than to see you happy and successful. No matter how much they might bother, argue, or disagree with you, at the end of the day, they will love you for you.
"The family. We were a strange little band of characters trudging through life sharing diseases and toothpaste, coveting one another’s desserts, hiding shampoo, borrowing money, locking each other out of our rooms, inflicting pain and kissing to heal it in the same instant, loving, laughing, defending, and trying to figure out the common thread that bound us all together." -Erma Bombeck
Spreading Good Vibes
Spreading love can be one of the best feelings there is. Making someone's day can not only brighten their mood and boost their confidence, but it also boots yours. People will be grateful for your positive vibes and will want to spread them in return. Here's an article that gives you 15 ways to spread a little happiness. This website in general has several motivating, inspirational articles on all feel good things. Enjoy!
Friday, February 27, 2015
Musical Vibes
One of the best (and my personal favorite) ways to stay positive is through music. So I thought I would share some of my favorite tunes that I turn to when I am down in the dumps. (Ice cream and naps don't hurt either.) This is a list of my top 10 favorite songs to cheer me up, all of which are more effective when listened to by headphones with the volume turned up a little too high.
- Get Me Bodied by Beyonce
- I'm Coming Out by Keyshia Cole
- Driving Me Crazy by Sam Adams
- Party For Two by Shania Twain
- Brave by Sara Bareilles
- Brokenhearted by Karmin
- Classic by MKTO
- Domino by Jessie J
- Gold by Brit Nicole
- Got to Give it Up by Marvin Gaye
Dreams: Chase 'Em
Lately I have noticed lots of people downgrading others. People bashing on others hopes, dreams, and aspirations. It may come from your closest friend, parents, or a mentor, but the truth is they have no say in what you can and cannot do.
My mother has always told me to find a successful job that will make me plenty of money. She has made me into somebody I am proud to be. I do have goals and dreams to be successful enough in life that I can live comfortably and support my family. Although I have this mindset, I also believe that you should follow your dreams, no matter what they are. If you want to own a bakery, play professional baseball, or become an actress, then go for it! Who's to say that you cannot reach those goals? No one. If you put your heart and soul into something, you are so much more closer to reaching your goal. I know it is not as easy as it seems, but nothing in life worth having is easy. Although people will tell you it is a silly idea or it is not a reliable job, that just gives you a bigger reason to prove them wrong. No one has control over what you can and cannot do.
Personally, I dream of becoming rich, but not to live in a giant house or have 15 cars like many people would assume. I want to be able to travel the world with my family and expose my children to as much culture as possible to enrich their lives and create memories. I will make them work for anything they want themselves, because there is no point in handing someone whatever they want. Everyone has to work for what they want because that is the reality of life. Aside from becoming rich, I would also like to live in California, be a CEO, and breed Labrador puppies.
If you are going to follow your dreams, you have to give it your all. You will get no where if you just sit around, expecting things to be handed to you. You have to devote yourself to your dreams. Give them all of your blood, sweat, and tears and never let anyone tell you you cannot do something.
"Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world." -Harriet Tubman
My mother has always told me to find a successful job that will make me plenty of money. She has made me into somebody I am proud to be. I do have goals and dreams to be successful enough in life that I can live comfortably and support my family. Although I have this mindset, I also believe that you should follow your dreams, no matter what they are. If you want to own a bakery, play professional baseball, or become an actress, then go for it! Who's to say that you cannot reach those goals? No one. If you put your heart and soul into something, you are so much more closer to reaching your goal. I know it is not as easy as it seems, but nothing in life worth having is easy. Although people will tell you it is a silly idea or it is not a reliable job, that just gives you a bigger reason to prove them wrong. No one has control over what you can and cannot do.
Personally, I dream of becoming rich, but not to live in a giant house or have 15 cars like many people would assume. I want to be able to travel the world with my family and expose my children to as much culture as possible to enrich their lives and create memories. I will make them work for anything they want themselves, because there is no point in handing someone whatever they want. Everyone has to work for what they want because that is the reality of life. Aside from becoming rich, I would also like to live in California, be a CEO, and breed Labrador puppies.
If you are going to follow your dreams, you have to give it your all. You will get no where if you just sit around, expecting things to be handed to you. You have to devote yourself to your dreams. Give them all of your blood, sweat, and tears and never let anyone tell you you cannot do something.
"Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world." -Harriet Tubman
Friday, February 20, 2015
Pep Talk
Created by Kid President and Brad Montague, this pep talk was made to encourage people to "be awesome". The video has been adored and watched by millions of people. It encourages you to be the best you can, because that is what life is about. We all need to start realizing how precious life is and how much opportunity and choice we truly have. So I encourage you to take the time to watch and listen to what this video has to say!
Thursday, February 19, 2015
Fall in Love with Yourself
The one thing that is almost always on someones mind: affection. If you are in a relationship or not, deep down you always crave attention from someone. But love cannot happen overnight through some social media site. So in the meantime, fall in love with yourself.
You get to spend the rest of your life with one person guaranteed: yourself. If you are not happy with every little imperfection and lovely detail of yourself, it is going to be miserable. It takes time to appreciate yourself, but it can be done. If you simply tell yourself at least three aspects you absolutely love about yourself everyday, over time you will see the beauty in everything else. And if you do not like something, strive to better it if that is what you want, but only if it is what you really desire and not what someone told you you should change. Only change yourself for you.
I have learned, especially over the past year, that people will judge you no matter what you do, wear, or say, so you might as well be yourself and be happy. There is no need to impress anyone who only likes you when you are pretending to be someone you are not. More often than not, people will envy your confidence and individuality. So there is no need to waste time trying to be something you are not, life is too short and unpredictable.
Do not pay attention to the negative things people are saying and appreciate the people who love everything you hate about yourself. See the beauty in others and your good deeds will reflect back on you. It sounds simple, but it will take time to love yourself completely.
"Love yourself first and everything else falls into line. You really have to love yourself to get anything done in this world." -Lucille Ball
You get to spend the rest of your life with one person guaranteed: yourself. If you are not happy with every little imperfection and lovely detail of yourself, it is going to be miserable. It takes time to appreciate yourself, but it can be done. If you simply tell yourself at least three aspects you absolutely love about yourself everyday, over time you will see the beauty in everything else. And if you do not like something, strive to better it if that is what you want, but only if it is what you really desire and not what someone told you you should change. Only change yourself for you.
I have learned, especially over the past year, that people will judge you no matter what you do, wear, or say, so you might as well be yourself and be happy. There is no need to impress anyone who only likes you when you are pretending to be someone you are not. More often than not, people will envy your confidence and individuality. So there is no need to waste time trying to be something you are not, life is too short and unpredictable.
Do not pay attention to the negative things people are saying and appreciate the people who love everything you hate about yourself. See the beauty in others and your good deeds will reflect back on you. It sounds simple, but it will take time to love yourself completely.
"Love yourself first and everything else falls into line. You really have to love yourself to get anything done in this world." -Lucille Ball
Friday, February 13, 2015
How to Power Through Test Time
What is one of the most stressful things a college student will through? Testing, guaranteed. We spend countless hours studying and preparing, or maybe none at all, to go through 60+ minutes of mind-rattling torture. When it is finally over, all you want to do is call your mom and cry for hours on end. But there is really no need for that.
To avoid the depressing pre/post test trauma, one must go into a test with a good attitude. If you keep telling yourself how awful it will be, how bad you will fail, or how much you would rather watch paint dry then endure this test, you will most likely get bad results. It is that simple. You HAVE to be confident in yourself if you want good results. Even if you are a little unsure that you did not study hard enough, saying that you will pass really can improve your chances of achieving that better grade.
If you become overwhelmed with too many tests or test anxiety, the most important thing to do is take a moment to drown out everything and just breath. It is necessary to take time out for yourself to relax, that way you will be more calm come test time. There are more important things in life to stress about. Just believe in yourself.
"If you do not believe you can do it then you have no chance at all." -Arsene Wenger
To avoid the depressing pre/post test trauma, one must go into a test with a good attitude. If you keep telling yourself how awful it will be, how bad you will fail, or how much you would rather watch paint dry then endure this test, you will most likely get bad results. It is that simple. You HAVE to be confident in yourself if you want good results. Even if you are a little unsure that you did not study hard enough, saying that you will pass really can improve your chances of achieving that better grade.
If you become overwhelmed with too many tests or test anxiety, the most important thing to do is take a moment to drown out everything and just breath. It is necessary to take time out for yourself to relax, that way you will be more calm come test time. There are more important things in life to stress about. Just believe in yourself.
"If you do not believe you can do it then you have no chance at all." -Arsene Wenger
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
Dealing with Debbie Downers
You know those people who only ever have negative things to say about every situation? How annoying that one guy was or how boring that show was or how pointless that class is? They disguise themselves as the friend who is always anxious to give you advice or input, yet their opinions are always negative and downgrading. These people are known as Debbie Downers and they are everywhere, almost guaranteed.
When you encounter a Debbie Downer, remain calm. Let them flush out all their negative energy one word at a time. You will realize they are done complaining usually after an exaggerated, loud sigh. Let them cool off for a second or two. There is no need to complain along with them; this only encourages the negativity. Instead remind them that it will be okay, it is alright, or that that makes sense, but try to influence them with optimism. Instead of agreeing with them, try speaking against the negative aspects and point out the positives, in a reassuring tone of course. This may not drastically change their negative outlook on life, but it will show them that the situation is most likely not all that tragic enough for an excessively long pity party. Hopefully they will appreciate your input, but if not, appreciate yourself for giving positive feedback.
Never let a Debbie Downer ruin your day, that is the most important thing. It is best to stay away from these people as much as possible, because it is just not healthy to be around them. If they do not contribute a positive, understanding attitude to your day, you are much better off without them. I understand that we all have our bad days and we all need to vent once in awhile, but there is no need to constantly bother other human beings with every little thing that could possibly go wrong with your day and that did. Surround yourself with uplifting people who will give you honesty and support. No one likes a Debbie Downer, so spread a little positivity.
“You cannot expect to live a positive life if you hang with negative people.” -Joel Osteen
When you encounter a Debbie Downer, remain calm. Let them flush out all their negative energy one word at a time. You will realize they are done complaining usually after an exaggerated, loud sigh. Let them cool off for a second or two. There is no need to complain along with them; this only encourages the negativity. Instead remind them that it will be okay, it is alright, or that that makes sense, but try to influence them with optimism. Instead of agreeing with them, try speaking against the negative aspects and point out the positives, in a reassuring tone of course. This may not drastically change their negative outlook on life, but it will show them that the situation is most likely not all that tragic enough for an excessively long pity party. Hopefully they will appreciate your input, but if not, appreciate yourself for giving positive feedback.
Never let a Debbie Downer ruin your day, that is the most important thing. It is best to stay away from these people as much as possible, because it is just not healthy to be around them. If they do not contribute a positive, understanding attitude to your day, you are much better off without them. I understand that we all have our bad days and we all need to vent once in awhile, but there is no need to constantly bother other human beings with every little thing that could possibly go wrong with your day and that did. Surround yourself with uplifting people who will give you honesty and support. No one likes a Debbie Downer, so spread a little positivity.
“You cannot expect to live a positive life if you hang with negative people.” -Joel Osteen
Friday, February 6, 2015
Facing Reality
Fairy-tales, books, and movies have a tendency to end in happily ever-afters. People, on the other hand, have a tendency to latch onto those happily ever-afters with all their might, and fight until their last breath trying to make those stories become a reality. Yet even though life is not a guaranteed happy ending, that does not mean we cannot try to make it one!
Throughout the day, you are faced with incredible challenges that you have no way to prepare for. But that is life. One, giant spur-of-the-moment, mixed in between day and night. But no matter what you face, you have to realize that life happens and there is no way around it, so you might as well make the best of it. It is better to look back on life and remember the best of everything instead of remembering how upset you were. Sometimes it may seem impossible to find a silver-lining, but even the smallest positive makes the biggest difference.
If you keep reminding yourself that things will get better, they will. No one becomes happy if their head is constantly filled with negative thoughts. It does not work out. Life is honestly too short to be miserable about every little thing that goes wrong. So no matter what you are facing, be positive. You will end up helping yourself and those around you. Besides, no one likes a Debbie Downer.
“Believe in yourself! Have faith in your abilities! Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers you cannot be successful or happy.” – Norman Vincent Peale
Throughout the day, you are faced with incredible challenges that you have no way to prepare for. But that is life. One, giant spur-of-the-moment, mixed in between day and night. But no matter what you face, you have to realize that life happens and there is no way around it, so you might as well make the best of it. It is better to look back on life and remember the best of everything instead of remembering how upset you were. Sometimes it may seem impossible to find a silver-lining, but even the smallest positive makes the biggest difference.
If you keep reminding yourself that things will get better, they will. No one becomes happy if their head is constantly filled with negative thoughts. It does not work out. Life is honestly too short to be miserable about every little thing that goes wrong. So no matter what you are facing, be positive. You will end up helping yourself and those around you. Besides, no one likes a Debbie Downer.
“Believe in yourself! Have faith in your abilities! Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers you cannot be successful or happy.” – Norman Vincent Peale
Thursday, February 5, 2015
Me, Myself, & I
Photo by Adrianne Lara
“Finish each day and be done with it. You have done what you could. Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in; forget them as soon as you can. Tomorrow is a new day. You shall begin it serenely and with too high a spirit to be encumbered with your old nonsense.”― Ralph Waldo Emerson
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