Life

Good Heartbreak Songs Part II

We have all been through situations where we were only able to get through because of the power of music. These are some of my go to songs when I want to get over someone:

We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together-Taylor Swift

Don't-Ed Sheeran

Picture To Burn-Taylor Swift

Goodbye Gone-Lucy Hale

Best Thing I Never Had-Beyoncé

Cry Me A River-Justin Timberlake

Taken-One Direction

Forget You-Cee Lo Green

No Scrubs-TLC

Making Your Long Distance Relationship Last

Long distance relationships are no easy task and can definitely take a toll on you. There is no set way to handle any relationship, but below are essentials when in a long distance relationship.

 -Trust your partner: Not trusting your partner in any relationship    will be detrimental, but especially in long distance.

 -Passwords can be your worst enemy: It is normal when you first get their password to check every day, multiple times a day.  But if this continues past three weeks, there is an issue.

 -FaceTime: This is an necessary part of a successful LDR.  Face-Timing/video chatting can make it feel like there is no distance between you and your partner.  The same with calling, but video chat allows you to see the partner which stops it from feeling like they are miles away from you.

-Pay Attention To Shifts: If you spend most of your day texting this person you know their messaging style.  If all of the sudden the conversation is really dry on their end; they aren't asking you questions ever, you have to double message them to get a response, or they stopped doing the things they used to do everyday like calling you beautiful or saying they love you, there is definitely a problem in the relationship.  Do not freak out if this has happened one day...but a couple days of this behavior cannot go unresolved.  Unfortunately, when the messages with you are getting shorter, they are getting longer with someone else.  That is definitely true, take it from me.

At the end of the day, the amount of rules you live by means nothing if you do not truly love that person. Love is the most essential part of any relationship. Love makes the distance worth it.

My Top Three Necessities

Over the years I have acquired some tips that improved the quality of my overall appearance and have made my life a little bit easier. 

1. CARMEX CARMEX CARMEX!! Carmex is honestly my new best friend. Every night before I go to bed I make sure to apply Carmex to my lips. It's stops late night crust and allows me to wake up to soft, smooth, moisturized lips. 

 

2. Your lips aren't the only things you should moisturize before bed. I have began moisturizing my hands and my feet with Ulta Beauty's Coconut Lime Cooler Lotion because it is a thick, oily consistency. I know a lot of people are not fans of lotions you have to rub in for more than five seconds, but I can definitely tell a difference in the feeling and look of my hands and feet. In addition to applying lotion on my hands and feet right before bed I make sure to apply lotion to my entire body every time I step out of the shower. 

 

3. Leaving mints on my bedside table is a must. For those of us who wake up next to somebody...morning breath can be a killer. So the minute I wake up, I roll over and pop a mint in my mouth. It takes a second and it just makes morning kisses more enjoyable. 

Is Your Boyfriend An Eff Boy??

"Players" or "fuck boys" are notorious for playing with hearts. There are a lot of reasons people end up with f*** boys, and one of the biggest reasons they cannot avoid them is because they cannot spot the signs. Below are some obvious warning signs that you need to run for the hills unless you want your heart broken:

-After dating for a long time, he still has not said he loves you...he says things like I care about you and even worse, I have love FOR you. That is NOT the same thing as I love you.

-He is always asking to see pictures of more than just your face...

-He says he doesn't like labels...he doesn't call you his girlfriend in front of other people and gets really weird when you call him your boyfriend. 

And then there are those that even after recognizing these signs will stay because they feel like the person will change. If they truly wanted to change, they would have done it. A fear of being "alone", "single" or finding no one else should not be the reason you continue to get hurt. Don't give someone your heart that is only going to play with it. And when you finally leave it will hurt at first, but you will eventually feel the weight lifted off of your shoulders. And remember, love typically comes when you are not looking for it. So do not settle for anything less than what you deserve.

Simple SAT Tips

Get plenty of sleep the night before the exam

For the math section: review algebraic principles

Pace yourself

Go on the College Board website to practice SAT based questions 

Take practice SAT tests before the actual exam 

Eat a large breakfast the morning of, so you are able to focus on the exam and not your hunger

Wear comfortable clothing

Being broken in pens and pencils to make taking the exam as natural as possible 

Remember to just BREATHE

Three Ways To Tell A Guy Is Into You

1. The first sign a guy may be into you is if after he does something he looks at you. For example, if he tells a joke and looks at you immediately or he does something funny and looks at you, he is looking for approval. He wants to make sure you liked what he did.

2. This may sound cliché, but if he starts acting different around you this could be another sign. This doesn't have to mean he is acting nervous around you, but he may be doing things out of the ordinary. He might be touching you more than normal, laughing at your jokes a little harder, or finding any excuse to be around you.
 
3. A third sign he could be into you is if he brings up things that you have previously said.  If you are talking and he brings up something you said a long time ago, that is a sign that he values and listens to you.  I am not talking about what you had for lunch yesterday, but something more meaningful, maybe something you don't even remember telling him.
 

Gift Ideas

Girly:
Pink Nail Polish
Pretty Glittery Nail File
Hand Cream
Nail Polish
Pink Lipstick/Gloss
Earrings
Pink Bag

Classic:
Red Nail Polish
Flats
Wallet Clutch with Handle
Scarf
Red Lipstick/Gloss
Earrings
Red Bag

Glam:
Sparkly Nail Polish
Statement Necklace
Peplum Top
Rhinestone Headphones
Bright Lipstick/Lip Gloss
Ear Cuff
Silver/Gold Bag

How To Deal With A Moving Friend

We have all had to deal with a moving friend.   That can be a lot to handle.  It may seem like it is impossible to remain friends, but there are some ways you can remain in contact with your friend.  

 Tips:

Writing letters is a great way to stay connected to a friend.  Sure, you could email them, but I like writing letters because they are more personal.  I also get excited when I see their letter in the mail. 

The next tip is a given, and that is to stay connected through social media.  Believe it or not continuously seeing their posts can make it seem like they are not gone. 

Another pretty obvious tip is to text, call or video chat them.  Being able to communicate with your friends using any form of video chat is the great because you are able to see them, so it is like they never really left. 

My Go To Winter Life Hacks

For those of you who don't know, a hack is a tool or technique that makes some aspect of ones life easier or more efficient. 

My first winter life hack are nude tights.  I love wearing nude tights in the winter when I wear dresses and shorts.  They keep my legs covered up without looking like I am wearing tights.

My second winter life hack is hand made leg warmers.  They are great under boots.  Take an old sweater and cut off the sleeves.  Measure them and make them as long as you want.  They will keep your legs really warm during the winter.

My third winter life hack is for when you wake up in the morning and it is really cold.  I like to keep a pair of fuzzy socks by my night stand.  When I wake up in the morning, I put them on first thing.  That way, my feet are really warm and I don't have to worry about my cold floor.

My fourth winter life hack is a way to keep my skin moisturized during the winter months.  My skin gets EXTREMELY dry during the winter.  I have found this technique that really works for me.  I apply lotion to my entire body after drying myself off a little bit(make sure you are at least damp).  After you cover your body in the first coat of lotion, you should be dry.  Then reapply the lotion to your body, I find this helps to lock in the moisture.

My last and final winter life hack is to wear long sleeve shirts under tank tops and other sleeveless blouses.  This is perfect because you can still wear sleeveless tops and not worry about being cold.

Snow Day Essentials

1.  A Movie:  I know when I am snowed in from school or even on the weekend I love to watch a good movie.  I love to watch comedies on snow days.  If I get a break from school,  I figure why not spend it laughing :)

2.  A Book:  I like to curl up with a good book as well.  On snow days I like to read romance novels.  It just gets me in a relaxed mood.

3.  A Magazine:   Just like with a book and movie, I think a magazine is a great way to relax.

4.  Fuzzy Socks:  These are a great way to keep your piggies warm and comfortable.  If you have hard wood floors in your house, then your feet can get cold walking barefoot.  So that is where the fuzzy socks come in.

5.  A Journal:  A journal is a great way to keep track the things that happen in your life.  You can pour you feelings out to it and it wont judge you.  You can draw, write songs, poetry or whatever you want.  It is just an amazing way to express yourself. 

6.  Hot Chocolate:  This is an obvious given.  Hot chocolate is the perfect way to feel warm inside.  And of course, you don't have to limit yourself just to hot cocoa.  You can also fix hot tea or even coffee.  Whatever you like to enjoy when you are relaxing :).