So 2014 is nearly coming to an end. I am so grateful for everything God has done for me. ( Yepp this is a God appreciation post) . I’ve noticed I have a tendency to quickly do my new years goals before I thank God for allowing me to reach my previous ones.. Like seriously I have scratched off so many!!. I am incredibly blessed it’s crazy. I have amazing family and friends and even met more great and inspirational people whom I am glad to call friends. Have you ever had those friends you can sit up all night with and talk about God and not even know where the time has gone? (maybe I should do a friend’s appreciation post later!) Anyway, in short, I have amazing friends!
I used to be so scared of the future and had this need to control every little detail of my life. But now I can honestly say (with confidence) I put all my trust in God. Now when I don’t know what to do I put my hands in the air and let him take me wherever!. I used to and when I say ‘use to; I mean literally a couple of weeks ago. I used to be like ‘errrrm God when are you going to show me this or that, I ‘ve been asking forever?!’ . I know we all have dry seasons but it seemed like that is all I ever had. But then BAM he answered, and when he answers boooooyy does he answer. He knows his daughter don’t do them hidden signs ahaaa!. All I’m saying is it seems when I least expect it and leave it to God things work out. That’s why next year I am all about living in the moment and leaving it to God’s way. Ahhh I get all excited thinking about it.
Okay, so I am due to start my final year of university in a couple of weeks and its just dawned on me..in all my time at uni I have yet to do anything completely crazy you know, yeah I’ve been drunk once or twice. Sure, I’ve been to a couple of clubs or house parties. But I haven’t done anything wild you know. I’m talking I lost my car keys, who is this guy?, where am I ?kinda wild. The craziest thing I have probably done is second hand smoke….
Before I started uni, I saw it through this american fantasy daydream land, I like to call my imagination. I always imagined uni to be these fun filled, crazed drunken nights, where you forget everything the next day. A little something like this….
I will admit, a little part of me wonders what life would have been like if my experience resembled that , after all you are only young once. When will I get to do all this crazy stuff again…when am 30?! Erm I think not. Buuut at the same time I have come to terms with the fact that maybe that’s just not who I am. I am a good girl and that’s all I will ever be. I am totally fine with that. That’s who I am. Woah!. Did you just read that. I just took the first step to finding out who I am. *Pats back*.
Okay back to my point (ugh I need to stop doing that!). Seriously though. Having been associated with the wrong types of people before and nearly going down a bad route (will fill you in on that another time) I now know that that’s something I never want to revisit. Yeah, it may have made some crazy ass stories, but at what cost? Is it really worth it?. Before you start, I am not saying I am perfect. I am far from that, believe me. I too have my demons. But I also have my angels too. Angels who are guiding me to the right path in my life. The Lord knows I pray to him daily asking to be led along the right path to eliminate anything or anyone who might jeopardize that..no matter the cost. Even it means losing friends. So any good girl out there who is thinking of temporarily unleashing that bad girl, my advice is…. don’t, keep that muthf#cker hidden, you know what they say once a good girl goes bad she dies forever.
But hey, don’t worry, good girls can have fun too! Here is the Queen of nice with a few wise words. Any Laguna Beach fanatics out there will know that LC was well known for being the nice girl and tried her best to stay away from all the drama.
She has made a name for herself just being the good girl she is!.
Being called the nice girl is way better than being called a bitch
So Im not one for really buying music unless its my main bae (Justin that is) haha. However I just HAD to buy this single. Im totally obsessed with this new artist Jacob Latimore. Especially after watching him in the Christmas movie ‘Black Nativity’ this kid is crazy talented.
So Im pretty sure everyone has had that feeling of what you’ve got just isn’t enough. Even though you just bought a new car or just traveled to that dream destination or started a new job you’re just not content. This is a subject that is very much close to home for me. There are times where im on cloud nine im happy and cheerful then there are times when Im literally in tears.
These are some tips/ways in which have helped me to be content with both myself and this crazy thing we call life.
1.) Focus on the present
Looking back can help us learn from our mistakes but never dwell on the past. Its gone. Over. FINITO.
Plan ahead whether it’s long term goals or short term goals. Always have something to work towards & to look forward to. For me Im currently focusing on University & my big Christmas/Birthday return to the UK. (4 MONTHS!!)
2.) Be grateful/thankful
This is something you have and will continuing hearing in life.
Nobody’s life is perfect not even Mr Bieber. However everyone has something they can be thankful for.
Try this: Every day stand in front of the mirror and say 3 things you are grateful/thankful for. It doesn’t have to be materialist, it can be things like, good health or family & friends. Do this everyday and you’ll see how much more positive you’ll feel.
3.) Do not compare yourself to others!
This is one my biggest battles.
I see my friends going into their last year of university, starting their own business, getting amazing internships, traveling etc. and even though I love them dearly and wish only the absolute best for them I still cannot help but feel slightly jealous I mean for one I didn’t expect to just be starting University now. But I’ve learnt to be supportive and realize that we’re all different. You cannot move forward in life if you continue to sit there and worry about what dick tom & harry are doing. You will always be able to find someone who is happier, healthier, richer, prettier than you are. You’ll never get anywhere if you compare yourself to others instead think about your own life and focus on where YOU want it to go.
Also maybe disconnecting from social media might be a good idea as it can make you feel like what you have just isn’t enough.
So anyways these are just a few ways that I like to be content and even if you wake up feeling down don’t let the world see it. Wear those heels put that mac lipstick on, go for that bright nail polish & Fake it.. till you make it girlfriend
It’s been a little while since I let you guys into my thoughts, so it’s only right I make one hell of a comeback.
Today I want to let you in on a topic me and my girlfriends discuss pretty much everyday .A topic most girls discuss on a daily basis actually. So grab your marshmallows (or whatever you fancy ) & gather around because we are about to talk, boys, boys, and well more boys.
Like any typical adolescent I always have boy on the brain.
I must say it’s starting to drive me crazy!. Yeah it’s all fun for a while, discussing & daydreaming about all the unrealistic ways you’re going to meet ‘bae’, but when you start to realize just how much reality deviates from your fantasy, that’s when the real problem begins.
You see me and my girlfriends are forever questioning ourselves. Why is it that we are single?.
When a girl is single people often assume i’ts because she is ‘butters’.
Or any other degrading reason. But if there is one thing I can & should tell you is that my friends are far from ‘butters’. In-fact, well. in my opinion should I say, is that
these beautiful women have got a whole lot to offer .
So why are we single, is it our fault?, Or is the number of decent male species decreasing drastically since the times of our parents?. Maybe it’s our very unrealistic outlook on what a man should be.
OK.Take me for instance. In my very, very (extremely) hot fantasies, my guy is the tall, to die for bad boy, whose got every girl’s ( & some guys) attention, buuut naturally he only has eyes for me (Hey, it’s my fantasy).Anyway, He is that strong, mysterious, fiercely independent, intense, controlling ( the sexy kind) if there is such, but you get the idea. In my fantasy we have that love/hate relationship which turns into a more than friends passionate relationship ( because we need drama duh?).
Side note: The fantasy is sooooo much hotter than the above description. If it was a movie ….It’s the Oscar winning kind. Just saying.
I just wanted to give you guys the basis of what you are dealing with. My list goes on for days…maybe years. If you are struggling to grasp my ideal man. Here is a clip of Channing Tatum in The Vow.
There , that should do it
OK, back to my point. (Point?!) Yeah I know I’m rambling, but I have a point, somewhere in there, Promise. So I pretty much live on this idea. That my fantasy will come true. So, you can see my trouble when I come to meet guys in my reality, the guys that don’t measure up to my fantasy, even just by an inch. I’m pretty much sure I ‘m not the only girl out there. Right?. So my question is, is it my fault that I am single?, Do i need to lower my expectations just a tad?. Or are my expectations in fact there for a reason. Does God give me these expectations because he knows I deserve better?.
I’ve to say I am relieved at times when I see the total d#cks I have avoided because of my expectations.
Seriously, guys out there are brutal these days & I’ve only been watching from the side lines! Woah is that the time. With all my rambling I lost track. We shall resume this convo another time.
P.S- Don’t forget to let me know your opinions, could be about boys, why you are single or even about your pet fish. Just leave em’ below.
Below are some of my favorite summer looks. What I love about summer is that you get to dress up in your favorite clothes without having to worry about what coat will go with what!. Just to warn you though, I am not the most trendiest person, but with fashion I believe you don’t have to be, Just be enough to express yourself. So with that said here are my top summer looks. Enjoy!
Skirt-Bohoo.com/Crop top -Forever 21 [Model- Michelle G]
What I love about this tight fitting skirt, is that it shows off my curves, the ones that are always hidden underneath the many, many layers of clothing during winter.
I love bohoo,com, especially their sale section. As you will probably see, most of my summer clothes are from there! Good quality clothing and cheap. WIN
Bodycon dress- New look [Model- Michelle G]
You can never go wrong with a bodycon dress. This simple number will work for both casual and formal outings. For a more casual look I usually pair it with some comfy converse.
Bodycon dress- New Look [Model- Michelle G]
Seriously, look at how this dress hugs your body accentuating that figure. After all, What’s the point of working on that summer bod, just to hide it?!.
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My Sweet bitter Life 