25 things I've learned in 25 years.

1. Broken bones heal faster than broken hearts(but they heal)

2. Laughter is the best medicine. Learn to laugh at yourself.

3. Schedule your time. Time is precious.

4. Allow yourself to live in the moment.

5. You’re parents are you’re allies.Trust them.

6. Friends come and go.

7. Shut out the world, put in your headphones.

8. Find something you love, and be your best at it.

9. School is important, don’t drop out.

10. Being an adult and broke is the worst thing that can happen to you. Save, save, save!

11. You’ll get rejected. & you’ll survive.

12. Honesty is the best policy.

13. A boy will break your heart & the next girl he dates will be prettier than you... It will suck but you'll be OK. 

14. Strive to be healthy, not skinny.

15. Don’t be afraid to meet new people.

16. Go on vacation.

17. Take a day to sit and read a book.

18. Guard your heart.

19. ↑Stand↑ up for what is right, not popular.

20. People are going through more than you realize, so be kind.

21.Learn to pray. Prayer will get you through everything.

22. Don’t burn those bridges. You might need them to cross one day.

23. Love God. Love People. Love yourself.

24. You won’t have it figured out yet.

25. Don't stress about it, it will happen when it happens.

O Romeo..

 "O Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo?"

- Shakespeare  

Blouse: Winners

Skirt: Old Navy
Shoes: Present
Baby: Ruben & Cindy Alvarez 

I wonder where you are, 

and who you’re with. 

I wonder what you do, 

and what your hobbies are.

I wonder what makes you laugh, 

and what makes you mad. 

I wonder what makes you happy, 

and what makes you sad. 

I wonder if you like to read, 

and if so, what your favourite book is. 

I wonder if you’ve had a good day, 

and whether you have plans for tonight. 

I wonder if you’re happy right now, 

or if there is something missing. 

I wonder about your heart, 

and what it would take to make it skip a beat. 

I wonder about your eyes, 

and their colour. 

I wonder about your smile, 

and what it will take to put one on your face. 

I wonder about your laugh, 

is it normal or wildly weird.

I wonder about your mind, 

and whether it will challenge me. 

I wonder about your interests, 

and whether they will line up with mine. 

I wonder about your fears, 

and how they will compare to mine. 

I wonder about your dreams, 

and if they will line up with mine.

I wonder about your secret quirks, 

and if you’ll like mine.

I wonder about your job, 

and whether you’re doing what you love.

I wonder if you’re waiting for me, 

and if you’re wondering about where I am.

I wonder where you are, 

and where you’ve been.

I wonder where we’ll go,

and where we’ll settle down. 

I wonder how long it will take to find you …
and I wonder who you are.

Sincerely,
R. 

What's the deal? (ootd)

“No matter how plain a woman may be, if

 truth and honesty are written across her 

face, she will be beautiful.” 

― Eleanor Roosevelt

Crop top: Winners
Skirt: Reitmans
Shoes: The Shoe Company 

Tell me world, what's the deal? 

I dropped my phone in my bowl of cereal today. I managed to scoop it out in time but it appears like I won't be able to make phone calls without headphones. 

I guess it's time for a new phone. I've had my iPhone 4s for about 3 years. I have loved it. But now, (even before the milk damage) it dies super fast and I am constantly deleting things off it cause my memory is almost all used. 

I am not entirely sure I want to upgrade to a new iPhone but than again.. It would be so much easier to switch over to a phone I already know how to use. I am not.. And I mean NOT very tech savvy. 

What do you suggest? Should I venture out and try something new or is upgrading the best thing for me. Keep in mind, I have an iPad and I love the fact that I can just sync both of them up. But I hate the battery life on my phone and the fact that it heats up pretty bad. 

All in all.. I probably should have purchased a new phone months ago.. But .. I just couldn't bring myself to do it. 

Maybe the world is telling me, "it is time!" 

Sincerely,

R.

Mad About Plaid & The Future.

A man’s heart plans his way,

But the Lord directs his steps.

Proverbs 16:9

Vest: Thrifted

Shirt: Garage

Skirt: Reitnans

Boots: Forever 21 

I am currently at the library, studying. (Studying: writing up this blog!)

I've been aiming to get better grades than last semester, I ended with at 3.6 GPA .. whatever that means. I did better than I have in a really long time. I'm in the home stretch of my course, but I'm considering bridging over to a degree program (bachelor of commerce). I don't know yet though. My dad really wants me to, but it's hard. It would require me getting a loan and that freaks me out. I hate loans, I hate debt, I hate owing people anything. 

I've been thinking about it a lot though, really asking myself the questions of, "why do you want to do it?" 

Here's the real deal y'all (I'm Canadian, but sometimes I say y'all.. I don't know, don't judge me!) ...

I've lived my life a certain way for a really long time... I've always done what others have wanted me to do. I am, undoubtedly, a people pleaser. Now, if you know me personally, you're probably thinking, "uh, no you're not!" and you'd be right. I don't walk around wanting to please everyone, but I do want to please my parents and my brothers. This isn't a bad thing but it's also prevented me from taking risks that I otherwise would have. So, as I've pondered the question on why I want to study, I've come to this simple truth; I want to do it for me. I want to accomplish the one thing I thought I would my whole childhood; to prove to myself that I can and that I will., (Not completing school several times, has taken a toll on my ego and has caused me think that I am not as smart as I thought)

Yes, I have this plan and I'll do everything I need to do in order to accomplish it but sometimes life does not go as planned. God ultimately has the power over my life, all that I do is for HIS glory,  not mine.If for whatever reason, for whatever purpose, God leads me in a direction that is not what I planned, I am willing to follow it. The promise of hope, future and peace is enough for me. There is not greater call on my life than to follow JESUS. 

 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.

Jeremiah 29:1(NKJV)

I've got to confess...

I'm going to be honest with you. 

This mornings I woke up feeling all..

Ready to conquer the day! 

And than I found out that my crush has a girlfriend. 

He could have been the one! (joking)

My life has been a little overwhelming.
I don't seem to have enough time to do everything I want to.
I mean, ... 

That adequately describes how I feel I think.

My future is, well... not clear.

All I know is what I want to achieve this year. 

1. Be Healthy 

(Usually, I fail at this.)

Last year went like this.. 

But, I'm determined this year.
Might have to give up somethings. 

2. To Graduate.
(and possibly get into a degree program)
To finally get to walk across a stage ... 

3. To remain calm.
God has everything under control.
To learn to let go of the things that just don't work out. 

4. To completely love God.
In all that I do, may it be to bring honour to him. 

Gotta run.

I'm late for work ... (Yikes!)

Sincerely,
R.