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10 Things to make you happy right now!
Sunday, April 20, 2014
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1:25 AM
Life can get pretty crazy sometimes, but its important that even in chaos you remain happy. Yes some things are stressful, but stressing out about something doesn't fix it or make it go away. All it does is add to your problems, and it can even make you sick. So today I want to focus on things that make me happy and help me relax, and of course, I'll share them with you.
10. Call or text your best friend.
9. Madlibs. Seriously, no one can be upset after reading the hilarious story they just created!
8. Have a cup of coffee. It gives you energy and perks you right up. Especially when you drink it out of a cute or sassy mug. ;)
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| Ok, so it doesn't really say "not shit" but it definitely should, cause that's what I'm doing today. |
7. Dance. Turn up the music and dance like crazy. Jump around, booty pop, drop it like its hot, salsa, twerk, Gagnam Style and do some weird seizure thing when the bass drops. It doesn't matter how well you dance, just that you have fun. Music gets you pumped and excited & that's just what you need when your feeling down.
6. Give yourself a spa day! Mani, pedi, facial, hair treatment. The works, you've earned it & since you're doing it at home it won't cost you more than a few bucks. It's a great way to unwind. Not only are you treating yourself nicely but you're also going to look super cute afterwards. It's a twofer. #selflove
5. Read. Forget all of your responsibilities and just get lost in a really good book. It doesn't matter what you read as long as you enjoy it. It could be something...
- Inspirational: Honestly, we could all use a new perspective.
- Informative: Learn something new. Educate yourself. You can never be too smart.
- Romantic: Who doesn't appreciate a passionate, cheesy love story every once in a while? #50shadesofdoesthisstoryeverend
- Silly: Read something that make you laugh. I recommend Napalm & Silly Putty by George Carlin. Sarcasm is my kind of humor.
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| This is the book I'm getting lost in now. |
4. Meditate. It clears your mind and rids you of insecurities and anxiety. Anybody can do it. You don't need an instructor or a how to video. It's simply going within. (Did I mention it's free?)
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| "Quiet the mind and the soul will speak." -Ma Jaya Sati Bhagavati |
3. Watch a feel good movie. Mine is Mean Girls, yes I've seen it a thousand times, but its so fetch. Let's be honest, all the best quotes come from this movie. (Psst, It's on Netflix now!)
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| OMG Karen! You can't just ask people why they're white! |
2. Find a new hobby or activity you can do. A lot of the time when people think they're sad, they're actually just bored and unstimulated. Try something new, you could join an improv group, volunteer in your community, go Geo Caching, go kayaking, take a hike, go skating, just do something.
If you think there's nothing to do in your community, think again. Check out these great websites:
http://www.meetup.com/
(Where you find all the groups in your area, go out there and make some new friends. Trust me, there's a group for everything)
http://www.geocaching.com/
"The real-world treasure hunt, that's happening right now, all around you."
1. Be happy. Happiness is a choice. Sometimes it doesn't just come to you. You have to work for it. Remember these wise words? Don't worry, be happy! Put on that beautiful smile, they're contagious and your happiness will spread to others.
Peace & Love
Shelly xox
Random acts of kindness
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
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6:39 PM
I went to the dentist today and got some unpleasant news. I left there feeling pretty upset and I wanted to cry, but I didn't instead I just got in the car and drove. I started feeling more and more sorry for myself. Why is this happening to me? Why does life have to be so hard? When am I going to get a break?!
When I got to the end of the street I saw a homeless man. He was leaning on a post holding a sign that read "HOMELESS PLEASE HELP. GOD BLESS YOU." I immediately felt guilty. How could I be so ungrateful? Yes I have some problems, but I also have a roof over my head, food in my stomach and a warm bed at night. This man had none of that.
I didn't have any cash on me, but I knew I had to help him somehow. I know if that was me, I would want someone to care. I couldn't just drive past him, it felt wrong. I needed him to know that someone cared.
Lucky for me there was a SONIC Drive-in right around the corner. OH YEAH! I got this. I pull in and order him a #6 All American dog with tater tots and a Coke. Then I drive my emotional ass over to the Walgreens parking lot behind him. I walked over to him and I said, "Excuse me sir, I don't have any cash but I thought maybe you might be hungry, so I brought you this." He said "Thank you, God bless" and we went our separate ways. As I'm walking back to my car I look over and he's sitting by the bushes. I think about going over there and sitting with him, but that would be weird, so I get into my car and sit down and the moment I shut the door I start bawling my eyes out.
I felt so lonely at that moment and I thought if I felt lonely, maybe he felt lonely too. So I walked over to him and I asked him If I could join him, he smiled and said yes.
So I sat down next to him and we started talking. His name is Ted. He has lived in Florida for 20 years, he owes 84,000 in child support, so when he works they garnish his wages, he hasn't worked in years. I found out he has a girlfriend, shes homeless too, but she can't be in the sun because of her medication. Her name is Debbie. He is madly in love with her and he feels blessed to have her in his life. "As long as I have her, I'm OK" He says.
We talked about the weather, which is what people who don't know each other talk about, but this was different, this wasn't small talk it was his reality. Last night was brutal on them. He hold me they found an empty trailer to protect them from the wind, which was helpful, but the floor was freezing cold. For warmth they used cardboard boxes, it helped a little but they weren't able to sleep. I told him I might have something in my car I can give him. We talked a while more, he finished his hot dog, but he saved the tater tots for Debbie. It was time for us both to go, so I went to my car and found one of Gigi's blankets and brought it over to him. He was happy and he promised to tell Debbie I said "Hi." He had a kind smile. I noticed he was missing a few teeth. I realized I didn't feel so bad about my teeth anymore. He had given me a new perspective. He waved happily as I drove away and it felt so good.
Ted is a sweetheart, he taught me a valuable lesson today. If you feel like you could use a random act of kindness, do one instead, because that is so much more rewarding. And if you ever feel like life is unfair or too hard, remember there are others out there much less fortunate than you. Count your blessings not your sorrows.
I feel blessed to have met Ted and if I see him again, I'll be sure to do lunch with him. Hopefully Debbie can join us next time.
Peace & Love
Shelly XO
When I got to the end of the street I saw a homeless man. He was leaning on a post holding a sign that read "HOMELESS PLEASE HELP. GOD BLESS YOU." I immediately felt guilty. How could I be so ungrateful? Yes I have some problems, but I also have a roof over my head, food in my stomach and a warm bed at night. This man had none of that.
I didn't have any cash on me, but I knew I had to help him somehow. I know if that was me, I would want someone to care. I couldn't just drive past him, it felt wrong. I needed him to know that someone cared.
Lucky for me there was a SONIC Drive-in right around the corner. OH YEAH! I got this. I pull in and order him a #6 All American dog with tater tots and a Coke. Then I drive my emotional ass over to the Walgreens parking lot behind him. I walked over to him and I said, "Excuse me sir, I don't have any cash but I thought maybe you might be hungry, so I brought you this." He said "Thank you, God bless" and we went our separate ways. As I'm walking back to my car I look over and he's sitting by the bushes. I think about going over there and sitting with him, but that would be weird, so I get into my car and sit down and the moment I shut the door I start bawling my eyes out.
I felt so lonely at that moment and I thought if I felt lonely, maybe he felt lonely too. So I walked over to him and I asked him If I could join him, he smiled and said yes.
So I sat down next to him and we started talking. His name is Ted. He has lived in Florida for 20 years, he owes 84,000 in child support, so when he works they garnish his wages, he hasn't worked in years. I found out he has a girlfriend, shes homeless too, but she can't be in the sun because of her medication. Her name is Debbie. He is madly in love with her and he feels blessed to have her in his life. "As long as I have her, I'm OK" He says.
We talked about the weather, which is what people who don't know each other talk about, but this was different, this wasn't small talk it was his reality. Last night was brutal on them. He hold me they found an empty trailer to protect them from the wind, which was helpful, but the floor was freezing cold. For warmth they used cardboard boxes, it helped a little but they weren't able to sleep. I told him I might have something in my car I can give him. We talked a while more, he finished his hot dog, but he saved the tater tots for Debbie. It was time for us both to go, so I went to my car and found one of Gigi's blankets and brought it over to him. He was happy and he promised to tell Debbie I said "Hi." He had a kind smile. I noticed he was missing a few teeth. I realized I didn't feel so bad about my teeth anymore. He had given me a new perspective. He waved happily as I drove away and it felt so good.
Ted is a sweetheart, he taught me a valuable lesson today. If you feel like you could use a random act of kindness, do one instead, because that is so much more rewarding. And if you ever feel like life is unfair or too hard, remember there are others out there much less fortunate than you. Count your blessings not your sorrows.
I feel blessed to have met Ted and if I see him again, I'll be sure to do lunch with him. Hopefully Debbie can join us next time.
Peace & Love
Shelly XO
21 & Over
Friday, March 21, 2014
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1:15 PM
I thought when I turned 21 I would be able to drink whenever I want and not have to sneak around... that's not quite the case. I get carded a lot, and yes I am young so it is to be expected but sometimes it can get pretty ridiculous. Like the other night for instance...
Last Sunday night Ilene & I went out to a restaurant on the beach, for a few drinks and a relaxing dinner. We arrived around dinner time and wanted the seats on the water so we knew we'd have to wait a while. Not a problem, I actually prefer when we have to wait, it means we get to sit at the bar!
So we walk over to the bar and everything is wet and sticky, not to sound like a snob but it was pretty disgusting.. (Luckily I had my travel size disinfectant spray with me....pssh, don't judge me) So once the place is germ free we take a seat and after what seemed like forever I place my order: 1 champagne split. (take note, I said a champagne split not hard liquor shots) He asks to see my I.D., which I already have out, so I hand it to him.
He looks at the I.D., then he looks at me, then back at the I.D., then back at me...and back at the I.D. and then back at me. You get the picture, right? So he asks me whose I.D. I'm using and I told him it was mine. Which he scoffs at, then asks me for a second form of I.D. and I pull out my credit card, which lucky for me still has my maiden name on it. *insert eye roll*
So he calls his manager over and they start questioning me on why there are two different last names and I explained to them that I got married, my name changed and I simply had not got a new credit card. To which the bartender responded with "Oh yeah? If you're married then how come you're not wearing a ring?" So rude! "Its complicated." That's all I said. Fuck that! I am not going to explain myself to some punk bartender on a power trip.
They're being pretty loud so others can hear them and people are starting to stare. They keep questioning me and my friend and at this point I'm pretty sure they're going to call the cops. Which is fine, whatever. I'm not breaking any laws so I'm not scared or anything, but it would be pretty damn inconvenient. So I'm about to just leave and the manager says, OK, we'll accept it this time, but we have to be extra careful since its Spring Break.
Guess who finally got her champagne?! That's right, this girl! So we make a toast and our awesome night commences, but damn they made me work for it.
I wish I could say that was the only time I've been harassed like that, but unfortunately this sort of thing happens all the time.
On my 24th birthday I went into a gas station to buy a lighter and I was interrogated for five straight minutes.
She asked me where I got the I.D., she quizzed me on the address and my DOB, asked if it was a fake, then asked me if I was sure it was mine. Then she started talking out loud, to no one in particular. "They get younger and younger looking every year."
Seriously? Its a fricken lighter! You only have to be 18 to get one! Story of my life, but I guess I shouldn't complain. One day I might miss being carded...
XOXO
Shelly M.
Last Sunday night Ilene & I went out to a restaurant on the beach, for a few drinks and a relaxing dinner. We arrived around dinner time and wanted the seats on the water so we knew we'd have to wait a while. Not a problem, I actually prefer when we have to wait, it means we get to sit at the bar!
So we walk over to the bar and everything is wet and sticky, not to sound like a snob but it was pretty disgusting.. (Luckily I had my travel size disinfectant spray with me....pssh, don't judge me) So once the place is germ free we take a seat and after what seemed like forever I place my order: 1 champagne split. (take note, I said a champagne split not hard liquor shots) He asks to see my I.D., which I already have out, so I hand it to him.
He looks at the I.D., then he looks at me, then back at the I.D., then back at me...and back at the I.D. and then back at me. You get the picture, right? So he asks me whose I.D. I'm using and I told him it was mine. Which he scoffs at, then asks me for a second form of I.D. and I pull out my credit card, which lucky for me still has my maiden name on it. *insert eye roll*
So he calls his manager over and they start questioning me on why there are two different last names and I explained to them that I got married, my name changed and I simply had not got a new credit card. To which the bartender responded with "Oh yeah? If you're married then how come you're not wearing a ring?" So rude! "Its complicated." That's all I said. Fuck that! I am not going to explain myself to some punk bartender on a power trip.
They're being pretty loud so others can hear them and people are starting to stare. They keep questioning me and my friend and at this point I'm pretty sure they're going to call the cops. Which is fine, whatever. I'm not breaking any laws so I'm not scared or anything, but it would be pretty damn inconvenient. So I'm about to just leave and the manager says, OK, we'll accept it this time, but we have to be extra careful since its Spring Break.
Guess who finally got her champagne?! That's right, this girl! So we make a toast and our awesome night commences, but damn they made me work for it.
I wish I could say that was the only time I've been harassed like that, but unfortunately this sort of thing happens all the time.
On my 24th birthday I went into a gas station to buy a lighter and I was interrogated for five straight minutes.
She asked me where I got the I.D., she quizzed me on the address and my DOB, asked if it was a fake, then asked me if I was sure it was mine. Then she started talking out loud, to no one in particular. "They get younger and younger looking every year."
Seriously? Its a fricken lighter! You only have to be 18 to get one! Story of my life, but I guess I shouldn't complain. One day I might miss being carded...
#firstworldproblems #foreveryoung #babyface
XOXO
Shelly M.
Beauty Obsessed
Tuesday, March 18, 2014
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1:00 AM
I am beauty obsessed! It's true, I have been doing a ridiculous amount of research, I have spent countless days and nights watching girls put on makeup, flipping through makeup artistry books and magazines, drooling over the next eye shadow pallet coming out and fangirling over my favorite makeup artists. Beauty has become my obsession, or as I like to call it my passion. I take everything I learn and incorporate it into my own style.
My girlfriends are always coming to me for beauty advice; hair, makeup, nails, skincare, fashion, etc. Some of the things they ask me are things that I thought we all knew, but apparently not. (I forget others aren't as obsessed with beauty as I am)
So I started thinking if one person doesn't know maybe there are others who also don't know and could benefit from this information.
...Sooo, that brings me to my next idea. I am adding a "Beauty" section to my blog, where I will be posting beauty related videos and tutorials. I will also be adding a "Fashion" section which will have OOTD's & OOTN's.
I am very excited to do this! I have always dreamt of being a beauty guru and helping women look and feel their best. Everyone deserves to feel beautiful and confident. Regardless of their size, color or sexual orientation. If I can help just one person feel pretty then its all worth it.
I plan on sharing all that I know look forward to learning so much more.
XOXO
Shelly M.
I look at all the professional Makeup Artists that create such beautiful art and it's so inspiring to me. They're just so talented and skillful. It has taken them years to perfect their art and I know that I have a lot to learn before I'm at their level. So when girls started coming up to me and asking me for fashion and beauty advice, it completely shocked me.
It's both flattering and humbling. Wow people really want to know what I think and value my input. At first I felt a little nervous, it felt like a lot of pressure..."What if I gave someone bad advice?! What if I let them down? What do I know?! I'm not a professional!" -Insert panic attack here-
To be perfectly honest, it took me a while to get used to it. After a little while though I really started to cherish it. I fell in love with making others feel beautiful. It's such a good feeling and so rewarding.
My girlfriends are always coming to me for beauty advice; hair, makeup, nails, skincare, fashion, etc. Some of the things they ask me are things that I thought we all knew, but apparently not. (I forget others aren't as obsessed with beauty as I am)
So I started thinking if one person doesn't know maybe there are others who also don't know and could benefit from this information.
...Sooo, that brings me to my next idea. I am adding a "Beauty" section to my blog, where I will be posting beauty related videos and tutorials. I will also be adding a "Fashion" section which will have OOTD's & OOTN's.
I am very excited to do this! I have always dreamt of being a beauty guru and helping women look and feel their best. Everyone deserves to feel beautiful and confident. Regardless of their size, color or sexual orientation. If I can help just one person feel pretty then its all worth it.
I plan on sharing all that I know look forward to learning so much more.
XOXO
Shelly M.
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