What I am Thankful for Part 2

Hello lovlies! My appologies in advance this is a rather picutreless post, no worries I will be making up for it so very soon! Hope you all are enjoying break, relaxing, and doing whatever it is that make you happy! I shall ost a proper update soon however I thought I would leave you guys with the second edition of what I am thankful for that I started in November So here goes!

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Relaxation:

• All things relaxing, I am a fan of, these are thing that I find help me relax the most, and that I am most thankful for in my life. =]

1. Coffee/ Tea: Hot and Cold these drinks always have a way of putting my mind at ease and helping me relax. Hehe I hold a very special place for them in my caffinated heart
2. Magazienes: I love them! Especially the heal magaziese I currently have a subscription to Body and Soul and for Christmas I recieved a subscription to Yoga Journal!!!!
3. *Good* Books, reading! Well not neccissarily “good” books in terms of scolarly more in terms of how much I enjoy reading them sometimes im in  the mood to fly through a book, just enjoy it for fun, and other times I like to stretch my mind, read something that makes me think! I am about to start Push (the book that the movie Precious was inpired by!) and for Christmas I got Persepolis…im debating on wich to read first..decisons deciosns ; )
4. runny, cardio exersize in general pilats. Mentally it puts me in a really good state, and physically it doesnt hurt either =D Now that it is winter I am not outside nearly as much do to the COLD and hour it gets dark at so i have rediscovered my love for running…treadmil style…I’m not going to lie I was dreading starting but I new I had to in order to focused so I did and in no time I became hooked!
5. Yoga, I like it not for the exersize but for the relaxation, the peaceful atmosphere, the quiet time spent in my brain…but not too far that its worrisome, the balance of it all. I do hot yoga in the winter and that feels so good esspecially when its bitter cold outside. This reminds me I bought a ring with the ohm symbol on it! I shall post that in a later pos
6. MY FRIENDS. Spending time with the people I love and who I am 100% relaxed me…whatever that is on the given day. People I trust and who trust me and can enjoy time together, even when the going get rough. <3
7. MUISIC and making playlists, Im absoulutely in LOVE with this. For me or my friends I just think its such a fun activity!  I have so many playlists on my ipod. some are permanent some I get rid of after a while; all refelct my mood at the time. One of My Favorites my “go to” playlist you might say, Playlist “Coffee Shop” teehee, real shock I know
8. Gum…yes I went there and I know so many claim its just a myth but it does help me relax! For whateer reason having a piece (or hehe two) in my mouth during school really puts my mind at ease.
9. Coffee shops, generally speaking the atmosphere inside a coffee shop is just wonderful. The aromoa of freshly brewed coffee, the muisic, the people. Coffee depot has really been able to master this idealistic atmosphere for me =] I really love trying new ones out, and relaxing spending time with myself or my friends (or the occassional walk to Starbucks for Tea with my dad =-] ) in the familiar ones I have grown to love.
10. Blogging/writing in general I have found I really enjoy blogging, reading what you gals are up to in your lives, and reflecting on what my days are like. I have always enjoyed writing, well open ended writing, were I am given a prompt and respond to it how I please, lets not discusss how much I LOATH reasearch papers. Its a nice way to at some point in the day just chill.
11. Balanced Alone time. I’m that kind of person, the kind that is not quite an introvert, not quite an extrovert, I am somewhere in between, I love my friends and I people getting to knowand relating to different people, however without time to myself I am not fully able to enjoy this. So I need to balance out sociallising with time spent doing thing that I want to bymyself. This is not to say I need to issolate for a time it just means that the hour or two of time I spend each day doing something with just me is very important to me and helps me enjoy my days that much more.
12. Facebook I love it I love staying in touch with friends, and people that have moved away and people that are super close, its just a great way to stay connected without phone calls, and emails, it simplifies everything so much! I think I’ll add my cell phone to this one as well for similar reasons

Allright thats my Relaxation list! HOW DO YOU RELAX? Would you consider yourself introver, extrovert or somewhere inbetween? HOW DO YOU MANAGE TO STAY WARM WHEN THE WEATHE IS SOO COLD!?!?!

One final note I was wondering if you all would be willing to help me raise minutes for To Write Love on Her Arms? Its simple you just click on my minuets raised button right of my side and every challenge you complete raises minuets of therapy for people that cannot afford it! This is a really great organization and your support woudl be very much appreciaed! Thank you! have a wonderful day!

ONE. MORE. DAY. (and snowy adventures!)

Why hello beautiful bloggies! As I type I am curled up under my covers eagerly awaiting tomorrows arrival..an easy breezy day at school to enjoy then GLORIOUS FREEDOM until January 4th! (I know not much in comparison to anyone in college…but a break non the less!) Kinda lame but we only had two I repeat TWO days of shcool this week, Monday was indeed a SNOW DAY and being a senior I will not have to make it up! Ahh to be old  Here are some pix of my Brother and I “shoveling” the drive way on Sunday:

The Driveway all freshly snowedMy first dig…I needed a break halfway through

NORMAN!

Although it doesnt look like it we aventually did get everyting shoveled!! *SNAPS FOR US!*

Yeah I pretty much love legally blonde! I saw it on Broadway with my Dad as part of my 16 bday present from my parents! =]

Aight back to buisness =D The snowy weekend was spent home (I may or may not have been grounded..because of an excuse me very BAD case of miscommunication! ) It was just as well though I really needed a weekend just to chill out by myself, blog run, (shovel) read and do things I enjoy! So I took advantage of the homeboundness, I read half of a free choice book for school I love it! Its “After Dark” By Haruki Murakami. Sunday night I learned via text facebook and nbc10 weather update that Barrington schools where closed on Monday!! I literally squealed with joy!!  I also was able to enjoy ESPRESSO home made, by mi padre as a reward for shoveling sooo well!! hehe I loved it I had never had home made espresso before and have only had the cafe Americano at starbucks! I did not snap a pick of the Espresso making set, I will next time its beyond adorable!

Monday:

I had to complete my xmas shopping…I almost completly did I just have a few loose end stuff to pick up tomorrow and I’ll be all set. However while out shopping for others I did a little shopping for myself…so many sales WHATS A GIRL TO DO!?

A weekly organizer and sticky notes for your listy girl over here! =D

NYC style Jewlery box

Thank you cards!

ENVIGA!!! <3 And dollar off the next time a purchase a 6 pack at Target! Oh, its love!

I also go my second holes pierced while at the mall with my Dad! And a Vest from American Eagle…Ill display those in a seperate post later on! =]

Tomorrrow is the day I celebrate Xmas every year with one of my very dear friends!! We always get eachother presents…something nice and then funny “stocking” type items! So needless to say Im excited we are just gonna hang out for a while and then do a little last minuet shopping (hehe well I need to do that shes already done =D) and then see a movie..not sure which one though!

Well I am feeling another restless night upon me =/ I could not get to sleep last night either I literally got 2 hours of sleep GAHHH I don’t know why…I thought possibly Caffeine but I did not have much yesterday and what little I did have was enjoyed well before noon. Oh well I have a relaxing enjoyable day ahead of me tomorrow and a whole vacation of reuniting with friends!! =]

Alright Have a wonderful day tomorrow ladies and a sound night sleep tonight! Ill be posting tomorrow or Thursday again AHH free time!

Ps I will also be updating as I complete things on my list of goals for break!! I cant wait for the FUN to begin! I hope you gals are enjoying yourselves as well, you all deserve a break! <3 <3

Lengthy Listy “Literature”

Hehe I love limericks!  First and foremost I must acknowledge that I am aware of what BAD bloggie I have been!! AHH Just before the holidays everything seems to get SUPPERR crazy at school and just in LIFE. Anyhoo that where lists come in!! I am such a list person I need them in order to organize my thoughts, I go through so many sticky notes and note pads just listing things out! And well this post is going to reflect that.

But first here is a pic I took because I thought you foodie bloggers out there would appreciate it!

The tiniest little clementine i have ever seen!! It doesn’t look to small in the pic so I put it on a pack of Orbit gum for reference =D

UPDATE:

1. I will be passing math (well 98% sure!! ;] ) I have been working my a$$ off and its paying off I relieved my first 80% in the class today, would have been a 100% had I remembered to graph a line that I wrote the equation for *DOH!*
2. I get to take a basic drawing class at school next semester!! and My whole schedule changed and I LOVE IT!
3. I still have NOT gotten all of my Christmas shopping done! hehe
4. I AUDITIONED for the school play, 3 grims fairy tales! (more on that later)
5. I have only tried one coffee shop (not including Starbucks DRR) in the past 3 weeks soo sad
6. I have been SUPPPPER stressed out and had an extreme mental breakdown that lasted a good week and half 2 weeks
7. I have wonderful friends who talk sense into me and helped me get stuff done. I feel better and have been enjoying myself
8. I am caught up in work for school!
9. I will enjoy myself over break NO. QUESTIONS. ASKED
10. I am so excited because I get to see 2 kids I bsit for dance in the Nutcracker and the older one has a LEAD!! YAAAY
11. On Sunday after church I am taking a trip to the mall with my Dad just to walk around and look at all of the Christmas stuff! hehe we prob will do some shopping as well =]
12. I went on a giant shopping trip with one of my friends and along with lots of cloths I purchased this book:

Just analyzing dreams…ya know the NORM

So much more but these are the “importants”/ things that come to my mind!

Over break I plan to:

1. Try at least 3 new coffee shops BeeHive is on the list with Gabriella! And Gloria Jeans with Laura! WE STILL GOTTA PLAN THIS GIRRL!<3 The other is to be decided
2. Read something everyday for FUN not school! I really miss doing this and it’s such a great habit to be in!!
3. Be a blogger again! I am so excited to be posting regularly and reading all your beautiful blogs again! I am already starting to get caught up on reading them! I’ve missed reading about what you girls are up to everyday and how your doing!!
4. Take my pooch walking and spending time outside, something that the well cold and the early darkness has really not aloud me to do much of lately =/
5. Cook/bake something VEGAN! Hehe I just wanna try it (any IDEAS?)I’m staying Vegetarian only though for the time being at least
6. Study for my Math midterm..its not till the end of January but I have a lot of work to do so I must get a start
7. Write plane and simple. Be it journaling or blogging for creative I want to write some if not everyday most days
8. I’ve seen some of this around bog land making a list of things that you wish to accomplish over different periods of time….so when I get a chance I plan to write one of my own!!
9. RELAX and enjoy ample time with my friends! <3
10. more to come Im sure =]

WOW all that in a week and half! Ok so my audition STUNK! GAH but I guess thats what happens when you decide to switch monologues and learn it the day of the audition (only like 30 min the night b4 cuz it was bed time heh) BUT the director/my teacher said if I really stunk she would let me do it over on monday but she was impressed with what I had from only one day of practice and she said she knows what I’m capable of so there was no need to redo it =/ its all good though I shall see what part I earned soon enough =]

This was my Monologue from Grey’s anatomy!

In the hospital, we see addiction every day. It’s shocking how many kinds of addiction exist. It would be too easy if it were just drugs and booze and cigarettes. I think the hardest part of kicking a habit is wanting to kick it. I mean, we get addicted for a reason, right? Often, too often, things that start out as just a normal part of your life at some point cross the line to obsessive, compulsive, out of control. It’s the high we’re chasing, the high that makes everything else fade away….. Still, they say you don’t kick the habit until you hit rock bottom, but how do you know when you’re there? Because no matter how badly a thing is hurting us, sometimes letting it go hurts even worse.” -Greys.

Thats all ladies! Sorry for the picturlessness! Stay focused to those of you with exams yet to come!! I have a math test tomorrow AHH! and those of you who are done CONGRATUALATIONSSS! Have a Fantastically Fabulous Friday! !  (oh limericks!) <3 <3

Midweek Musings

Happy Hump Day!!!!

3 days down 2 to go! (well for us high school students that is!) As I said in my last post, on Sunday I went to a new coffee shop! I had actually already been, but this is the first time since my blogging days began that I have gone. I went with Gabriella and it is her FAVORITE coffee shop, thus far, and I have to say I AGREE we went to a place in Warren called Coffee Depot let me tell you this place has got it right! I’ll have my review of it posted in the Cafes! section of my blog if you care to read =]

This week I got my schedule all figured out for next semester. I officially have all electives, with the exception of my English class (which might as well be an elective) my math is switching form Alg. II to Personal financing! MUAHAH Ill be learning how to budget sweet life skills! So that is a relief to have that all figured out I’m looking forward to it a lot I have one of my all time favorite teachers and I will be taking a basic drawing class!! YIPPEE! Good way to end my HS career if you ask me!

So as I may have mentioned a while ago the Saturday after thanksgiving is always Christmas decorating day at my house! Here is a glimpse of my parents festiveness:

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Thats a glimpse ofthe festiveness at la casa de Sav

Tonight I’m off to tuturoing and if there is time her mom will be teaching us how to knit with some of the yarn I bought on Sunday:

Have a great night CHICAS!!! Try to stay warm and dry, and keep yo spirits hi! haha yeah im pretty much a great poet, just fyi

Have a great night CHICAS!!!

<3

‘Tis the Season

“In character, in manner, in style, in all things, the supreme excellence is simplicity ” Henry Wadsworth

Happy December!

Let the Holiday madness officially begin I hope you all found excellent sales on black friday……I for one hibernated the entire day, Rhode Island drivers, my lack of driving skills, and lots of sales= A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION

Throughout the holiday season I find it very easy to loose sight of my priorities, or I find priorities that are not what they should be. I  grew up in Church with parents dedicated to helping me learn and understand the gospel yet come Christmas time I tend to focus less on the true meaning and more on what to buy for everyone, what sales to get, the weather, workload at school, and countless other seemingly important things at the time.

This is why I am doing my “What I’m Thankful For” post scattered throughout the year with different theme! Todays theme:

SIMPLICITY:

1. Good friends that I can enjoy and be myself around

2. Simple fun

Random times spent with friends, trying out coffee shops, writing, conversations, watching movies,

3. Laughing until my stomach hurts, purely laughing because im in a good mood, when I laugh because I  remember something funny  that happened ages ago, when somebody I love is laughing or happy, contagious laughter!

4. Favorite drinks!

5. Silly traditions

6. Exercise, and the ability to do so. I love running, walking, biking, yoga pilates, and just doing anything outside, and I love that I have been given the ability to do all of those things without limitations!

7. Healthy outlets, At the end of the day, good or bad I need time to myself to process, weather it be through writing, exercise, music, or some combination of the three. I also have a lot of strong relationships in my life, when times get rough I have always had and continue to have those people to turn to!

8. GUM its true I love it, and having some around (which i vary rarely do no) makes me extremely happy =D

9. Trying new things

10. Doing things outside my comfort zone, ok not always into this, but it’s an important skill to learn and thing to do and I need to remember to be thankful for it

11. Reconnecting with friends I have not seen in a long time, the friendships I know I will always have, that even if its been a while since we have talked in person I know they are there and I know are friendship is strong

12. Parents that love and get along with each other

13. the excitement and terror that the future holds

Basically what I am saying by this is that fun does not have to come from being a world traveler, and gratitude should not only be evident when something huge happens or is received the little things in life are what really create life, and make it so special.

All right well I’m off to spend a relaxing evening with non other than…..ME I have a hot date with my pilates DVD and some tea. *RELAX* I could not be happier this was one of those endless weeks. However a lot did get accomplished! I will be as of next semester be switching into a lower level math class, such a relief! I will continue to get tutored, I have been plugging away at my senior project, I love my mentor, I meet with her once a week and some times twice a week so that is all very well and good. I got to go to a fundraiser with my parents to help my senior project mentor’s organization, and I got to meet even more people that my parents associate with so that was a lot of fun. Last night a I saw one of my friends sing! I love seeing them showcase their talents!! I met with the same girl for our weekly bible study at Starbucks, it’s a really encouraging way to end a week, reflecting and discussing what really matters, I went to a friends surprise bridal shower, and she was ACTUALLY SURPRISED!

TOMORROW! I have a coffee/knitting date *inner dork RELEASE* with one of my friends so that means another coffee shop review!!!! and hopefully the startings of a scarf…we shall see how the knitting lessons go! =P

I apologize for my lack of pix, and my lack of commenting this week! Im back now though! ; )

Thanks for reading and have a wonderful weekend!! <3 <3 <3

“The simplest things are often the truest.”  ~Richard Bach