Hello Beautiful!

Hello Beautiful!

 I've decided I need to begin blogging again. 

My mind has just been in overload rectally and I need to write about it. 

• I've bumped up my training to 15 hours a week. (I do some volunteer work with the younger kids and I assist at their dry land. Partially why my training has bumped up.) 
• Missouri Valley Swimming Division II's are this weekend so the pressure is on. 
• I recently turned in my application for National Junior Honor Society. 
• We are in the 3rd semester of 8th grade. 
•  At school all the teachers are getting us ready for high school so the homework has definitely increased. 
• I've started playing guitar again. :+) 

          I'm really working on becoming a better athlete. I do want to far with swimming but to do that I need to be able to commit 110%. I'm really working with my coaches to find the best plan for me and I think what I'm doing now is really helping me. We will have to see how I compete this weekend to see if in the long run it helped. 

          Of course school is just as important. I'm having a bit of trouble in Spanish 1 though. I'm getting 100% on the homework and on class participation. When it comes to the tests and quizzes I'm getting some of the highest scores in the class, but I still have a B average. I don't know why I can't seam to do better. We don't learn songs or anything, and we don't play games to help learn the words. It's a very verbal class and I guess I don't do well with verbal instruction. I think I'm going to begin to go to her during study hall and get more help. 

          I have also been trying to get out of my jeans and hoodies cycle. So I am exploring other outfit options and trying to find other comfortable options. It's getting easier but I want to do better than just jeans and a T-shirt also. 

          My latest album purchase was Phillip Phillips album The World from the Side of the Moon. I tought myself how to play Gone,Gone,Gone on my acoustic and maybe I'll post a video of myself playing....that's a maybe. I also bought quite a few singles I'll list them below. I suggest buying all of them! :+) 

• I Will Wait- Mumford & Sons
• Animal- Conor Maynard
• Call Your Girlfriend- Robyn
• Troublemaker (feat. Flo Rida)- Olly Murs
• The Cave- Mumford & Sons
• Use Somebody- Kings of Leon
• Don't You Worry Child- Swedish House Mafia
• C'Mon- Ke$ha
• Beauty and a Beat ( feat. Nicki Minaj)- Justin Bieber
• Give Me Your Hand (Best Song Ever)- The Ready Set
• One Way Or Another (Teenage Kicks)- One Direction  

         I'll try to post more but for now they will probably be small updates here and there. I'm going to try and continue to post more Music Wednesday installments. But what else do you guys want me to post about? I'm open for ideas, so comment below! 

I miss "us".

I miss "us".

I miss how we used to be. 

     Our laughs, our jokes, our conversations. 

I miss when we could talk for hours and not have a care in the world. 

     I in a way wish that summer hadn't have ended. 

I miss the way that we could look at each other and laugh because we knew what the other person was saying.

     Can we ever go back to that?

I miss when the idea of starting high school was scary.

     Now we are aproaching that very day.

I miss the songs we would sing-along to.

     They are now just melody's that bring back memories.

I miss lunch.

     The trouble we would get into.

I miss the secrets we kept.

     Now they are just whispers in the hallway.

Maybe, we are all being a little stubborn. 

Maybe, we all feel the same.

Maybe, it was just an illusion. 

Maybe, I miss "us" the most.

I miss "us".

Nail Trends I Adore & Recent Purchase

My nails and the polish I used. L.A. COLORS in Seashell

Earthy tones in the back and a pop of color in the front. 

Right now my nails are gold and very shimmery. Last weak they were sea green with teal sparkles. Lately I've been in love with shimmery/sparkle shades. Fall is a great time for earthy and nude tones. I don't like the nude tones as much because I don't accessorize often so I use my nails to have a pop of color. So if you see me passing by feel free to check out my nails. :) I believe that a persons hands describe what type of a person they are. Someone with clean nails tends to care about their appearance and is a great person to know. Someone who designs their nails tends to be very creative and an outside of the box kind of thinker.

My newly organized closet. Not done yet.

My wardrobe this season consists of hoodies, sweaters, cardigans and my new favorite, a blazer. I have read Lauren Conrad's book Style and I am in love with the tips and tricks that she has decided to share.  I love how she pairs cute chic, vintage items with newer and current trends such as a vintage blazer with black skinnies. (skinny jeans)

Peppermint, my cat, decided to inspect my dresses. 

#WhatI'mThankfulFor

I'm so sorry I haven't blogged lately but I haven't found the need to post about anything lately. But since today is Thanksgiving I feel it is only necessary to recognize what I'm thankful for this holiday season.

I'm thankful that my family is together this year and able to share a good home cooked meal. I have many friends whose dads are over sees this year and I'm thankful that my dad is home and out of harms way.

I'm thankful that I have such great friends that love me for who I am. I'm very grateful that I always have shoulders I can lean on and open arms with great hugs when I need them. Thank you to all of my friends for always being there.

I'm thankful that my grandmother is able to battle cancer. She means to world to my brother and I and I'm glad we found it early.

I'm thankful that I have a roof to live under and a full stomach. I'm thankful for the shoes under my feet and for the stuff I have. I'm grateful that my parents have jobs and that we love each other.

I'm thankful that I can call the United States of America my home!

I'm thankful that I can call myself an American!

-Happy Thanksgiving To All From Me To You- 

Music Wednesday

Sorry this is so late...doing my best.

Artist: Luis Fonsi

Song: No Me Doy Por Venicdo 

Album: Palabras Del Silencio

This song is in Spanish  but I love how it translate so below I have the English translation. I  first heard this song in my Spanish 1 class. He is a very talented Spanish singer and I love the melody of this song. 

 
If you have any songs you would like me to feature, feel free to comment below! Thanks!

I Don't Give Up

I stay silent
I am like an sleeping boy
Who can wake up
With just a noise
When you least expected it
When I least imagined it
I know one day I won't hold myself and I will go and I look at you

And I say it calling out to you
And you laugh and you take me as crazy
Because you don't know how long in my dreams you have lived
Nor you suspect when I named you

I, I don't give up
I want a world with you
I swear it's worth the wait, and wait and wait with a sigh
For a sign from destiny
I don't get tired, I don't give up, I don't surrender

I have flower in my pocket
Withered of searching for a woman to love me
And its scent until the spring comes
And teaches me what I had not learned about life
Which shines more each day,
Because I am just a step away of winning the joy
Because the heart rises like an raging storm
Since that moment I saw you

I, I don't give up
I want a world with you
I swear it's worth the wait, and wait and wait with a sigh
For a sign from destiny
I don't get tired, I don't give up, I don't surrender

This silence hides too much words
I don't stop, whatever happens I will follow

I, I don't give up
I want a world with you
I swear it's worth the wait, and wait and wait with a sigh
For a sign from destiny
I don't get tired, I don't give up, I don't surrender

In My World...1

I've decided that for now on all of my posts that are about my life will be titled In My World...#. 

• The 1st quarter ends on Friday.
• My 1st swim meet of the season is next Friday.
• I'm helping make props in my media class.
• I'm learning how to use html formatting. 
• I'm reading The Gatekeepers by Jacques Steinberg. 
• I'm taking Spanish 1.
• I'm helping design an airport. 
• I wish I was 5'4 or 5'5.
• I'm taking the PSAT in October.
• I love autumn.

These posts will just be updates about my life. 

I really hope so...

Do you remember when you were 6 or 7 and you went to birthday parties and got "goodie bags"? I remember one time getting a little kaleidoscope. Looking through it towards the light and seeing all the colors.

Life is that Kaleidoscope. 

You always aim for the sun or the light to see the image clearer. Its  hard to see in the dark , then someone comes along to help you. You turn it and there are new colors. Sometimes its prettier than other times. Every once in a while you get that beautiful mosaic. Then you move your hand the slightest bit and its gone.

Honestly, change is hard. It's what makes us strong. And some changes will get easier over time with practice. Often something changes with friends. You are great one minute than someone else gets involved and changes your friendship. With me its moving alot.

 I've had  more change than I wanted lately. It had been fine. It was great quite frankly. Then they just kinda disappeared. Maybe there's a chance we will meet again. I really hope so...

Change...

Recently, my friends moved away. I've known them for about 2 years. Being a military brat, I'm pretty accustom to moving around ever year or so. I've been lucky these past few years. They just moved back to the base I was born at. I like it there, it's not my favorite place I've lived. They have the sweetest baby sister, and she just turned 1 on the 23! It's going to be a big change not to go watch movies at there house on Friday nights. Who are we gonna go to "the target" with? I'm gonna miss them alot.

I'm okay with change. I've been to more schools than most person will in a life time. I've met people from all over the world and who speak many different languages. I've been all up and down the East coast and now around the Mid-west.

People at track, or swimming meets ask me what its like to be a military brat and do I like it. I always say the same thing. I don't know anything other than this. This is my life. I haven't had the same friends since kindergarten. I haven't lived in one house my whole life. I won't go to school in the same town for my education. My life is so much more than that.

For example:

1. I went to the first semester of 2nd grade and one school and then switched to a school in a different state. (That's one of many times I've done that.)
2. I've been to 4 elementary schools, 1 intermediate school and 1 junior high. (Since kindergarten or 1st grade
3. I've cheered for multiple minor and major baseball teams.
4. I've cheered for many different college and national football teams.
5. I have enough postcards from any where and everywhere to fill a shoe box.
6. I will start a conversation with just about anyone now, I am fearless.
7. I've had so many best friends it's hard to remember at what base we were friends at.
8. I've lived at the same base 3 non-consecutive times. 

You say your living large, try my shoes on for size.

Y.O.L.O.

Music Wednesday

                       
Artist: Brandi Carlile
Song: The Story
Album: The Story

This song was in the background of the credits of the movie The Lucky One, a great novel by Nicholas Sparks. My mom actually told me about this song and I really love it. It's been out for a while now but has been of interest lately. I love how the music is slow when she sings then picks up after.

If you have any songs you would like me to feature, feel free to comment below! Thanks!

Don't Bully!

Don't be a bully and don't think its OK to be bullied!!!!!!!

Jump then Fall

I wish I could go back.

 It might be because I lost something. It might be because you didn't say it . It might be because I didn't say it.  I guess we both didn't say how we felt. 

We were gonna try and fix it, but I guess you didn't care all that much. Now we might  never go back to the way we were. It was fun while it lasted but it was cut short. Maybe it was that other persons fault. They seamed all too happy with how the situation ended. But I didn't want that. I will not in the future either. But you were right in the end. Feel free to tell me I told you so, because you did, and I didn't listen.

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Always Remember: 

You can't go back, even if you try. What ever you do, speak your mind because if you don't you will never know. I wish I could go back but I think it's a little too late. 

Jump then Fall, and hope you land softly.

Be Who You Are

Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.-Dr. Seuss 

Music Wednesday

Artist: Imagine Dragons
Song: Amsterdam
Album: Night Visions


This is the featured single of the week. I really like the intro to this song because it isn't like any of the music I typically listen to. They have a similar sound to Hurts which is another band I like. They have very good voices. I highly suggest downloading this song for FREE on iTunes for this week only!


If you have any songs you would like me to feature, feel free to comment below! Thanks!

Music Wednesday

Artist:Ryan Beatty
Song: Hey L.A.
Album: Because Of You

I heard this song on Radio Disney a while back. I know this post is late i'm sooo sorry. I've been so busy with school and swimming lately.

If you have any songs you would like me to feature, feel free to comment below! Thanks!

Music Wednesday

Artist: Olly Murs
Song: Heart Skips A Beat
Album: In Case You Didn't Know

I have featured the acoustic version featuring Niall Horan from One Direction. He was also on the UK Version of X Factor. He toured with One Direction and that's how I discovered him.

If you have any songs you would like me to feature, feel free to comment below! Thanks!

Things to be Thankful for...

Today in school, I began to realize how lucky I am. I am blessed to have such good friends and family. I can do whatever I want with my future. Some people aren't as lucky as my friends and I. I'm very grateful for what I have and I never want to forget that. 

I'm lucky enough to have 2 parents that work. When I need something for school we can just go to the PX and purchase it. When my jeans don't fit I get new ones. When my shoes have a hole or are worn out, we buy new ones. Some people aren't as fortunate. 

I'm very thankful for everything I have been blessed with! Thank you to all of my friends for being in my life!

What you are thankful for in your life?

SPOILER: +

Just found a hidden track on his album! It's at the end of Give Me Love!!! Any one know the title???

My Latest Album

*****

Just bought + (Deluxe Version) by Ed Sheeran. 16 great songs for 9.99!!!

*****

Track List

1. The A Team

2. Drunk

3. U.N.I.

4. Grade 8

5. Wake Me Up

6. Small Bump

7. This

8. The City

9. Lego House

10. You Need Me I Don’t Need You

11. Kiss Me

12. Give Me Love

(Not Including Bonus Tracks)

Quote~ Napoleon Hill

“What the mind can conceive, it can achieve.” – Napoleon Hill

 This summer at the Naval Academy Swim Camp they really stressed this quote. If you haven't already take a few moments to think about this quote and how it applies to you. 

This quote means alot to me. If you continuously tell yourself you can do it, you eventually will. It means having confidence in what you do. My goal is to get Olympic Time trial cuts then, (fingers crossed) stand on the Olympic podium and hear the national anthem.  To do this I must put in 4 years of hard work, perseverance and dedication. It's not going to be easy but its my dream. 

Clicking on the picture will link you to the Napoleon Hill Foundation Website. 

Music Wednesday

Artist: Cher Lloyd ft. Astro
Song: Want U Back
Album: Sticks and Stones

This was released as a Single on February 19 in Britain. She's an artist involved in the British Invasion. She has a Katy Pery /Miley Cyrus inspired look. Look for any new up coming singles.

If you have any songs you would like me to feature, feel free to comment below! Thanks!