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:

1. Find a friend to praise the rain with.
2. Don’t wear makeup or glasses. One less thing to worry about.
3. 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.
4. Do not wear a white t-shirt. If the weather is a bit chilly, wear a thin long sleeve shirt or sweatshirt.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. When dancing, let down your hair. Embrace the elements.
8. Find as many puddles as you can and go crazy for as long as you please.
9. Take a warm shower and wash clothes as soon as possible.
10. Feel brilliant.

    

    Photo by Mark Feuerborn

Movie Vibes

Photo from http://www.thisweekinsarasota.com/2014/10/movie-review-st-vincent/

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.

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.

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.

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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!

http://thenectarcollective.com/2014/09/be-good-human/