It's that time of the year, to step back and remember what we are thankful for (it actually should be every day, but honestly, it never seems to take special importance until this season.)
With that said, I have compiled a small list that all of us should be thankful for... things that often go unnoticed until we are without it.
1. Pillows.
2. Hot tea.
3. Expresso shots.
4. Heating blankets.
5. Nail polish.
6. Love.
7. Being able to gather with family during the holidays.
8. Fluffy dogs.
9. Kittens.
10. The look in a babies eyes when he/she see's there mother after a nap.
11. The smell of an evergreen.
12. School.
13. Our health.
14. All of the color in the world.
15. PASTA
16. The way if feels when you take out a high pony after a long day.
17. The way it feels when you peel off a face mask.
18. Being able to have hot water so you can actually enjoy a shower.
19. Fuzzy socks.
20. Shoes that you don't have to wear socks with.
21. Bobby pins.
22. Our safety.
23. When someone randomly buys your Taco Bell order and just says "Merry Christmas."
24. The night sky in the country.
25. Candles.
26. Free birthday meals from restaurants.
27. Cozy fires.
28. Cuddles from your love.
29. Hugs from your mom.
30. The overall love you feel everyday. From that text making sure you made it home, to those thoughtful Christmas gifts you are about to receive.
Just remember that we are SO BLESSED. If you have the ability to be on the internet right now, you are so blessed. You have a roof over your head, food in your belly, a family that loves you. It's so important to lose sight on what is important to you in the hustle and bustle of life, but we all are truly SO BLESSED in so many ways.
This is just a small list, and surely there are so many more little things that we should be thankful for, but hopefully it is a little reminder as to how much we need to take a step back and thank God for the life he as given us.
What are you thankful for?
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WHAT? There are only 4 days until Christmas?!
Well if you are anything like me, you have bought some of your gifts, but lets be honest...you still have quite a few to buy.
I'm sure some of you are in the same boat as me, so here are some ideas for gifts to get for your loved ones!
1. Cookies. I always make cookies for last minute gifts, because, lets be honest. Who doesn't like cookies?
2. Knit something. Don't know how to knit? Literally Youtube it. So easy. Make a cup coozie or a ear warming. Literally takes no time at all and it's handmade, and believe me, everyone appreciates something homemade! (I am planning on doing a post on teaching you guys how to knit, stay tuned!
3. Make a recipe basket. Have a yummy recipe you like to make? Well, head over to Walmart and get all of the ingredients and put them all cutely in a basket, tie a bow around it, and leave the recipe card. BOOM. DONE.
4. Make your own coupon book. Have a mom who is overworked? Make a coupon book for her with coupons saying "Good for one free dish wash", "Good for one home cooked meal cooked by me", etc. A Boyfriend that deserves the best? "Good for one massage" "Your chance to pick the date" "Date's on me tonight." It's so cute, cheap, and so thoughtful!
5. Make a homemade mug. Go out and buy yourself a plain mug, decorate it with a sharpie, bake it for 30 minutes at 350 degrees, then you're done! You're left with a super cute gift that will be used all the time.
What are your go-to last minute gifts?!
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Also, I apologize for the lack of posts for the next few weeks. I am home for break the the internet is ABSOLUTELY horrible. I have a lot of posts in my back pocket, I'm just waiting until I get enough internet connection to make them as perfect as they can be! :)
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It's that time of the year again, folks.
FINALS.
Today kicks off finals week for my school, and since I have a few years under my belt I figured I could provide some of you newbies with some tips to make it through this rough time in your life.
It really does suck, doesn't it?
Well I have compiled a list of the best way to prepare for finals and to not completely freak out. I hope it helps. Here goes...
1. Sleep. Literally this is SO IMPORTANT (take it from m I was a tutor for 3 years, I know my stuff.) It actually is better to look over your notes once and get a good nights sleep rather than cram the all night the night before. It's been scientifically proven. Swear.
2. Reward yourself while studying. Whether that be food, an hour of a tv show you love, or talking with friends. You need to take a break, so enjoy that break.
3. Never study for one subject longer than 3 hours. If you go past 3 hours, you are going to get no where. Your brain has already retained all of the information it is going to. Either switch subjects or take an hour break and come back to it.
4. Don't let anxiety get the best of you. I personally have a problem with this, and I am always working on trying to remind myself that grades really don't matter in the grand scheme of things. If you pass, you'll most likely be okay. And if you put in the work, you will be fine.
5. Remember this is only one week in your life, and regardless in 5 days it is going to be over and you are going to be home with your family enjoying break.
6. If you're a senior, don't let finals take over your last moment in college. Enjoy it to its full extent. You won't remember the tests, projects, and papers in 20 years, but you will remember going out with your friends for dollar tacos, getting drinks and reminiscing about the past four years, and just spending quality time with people you might not see again for 15 years.
7. AND REMEMBER. IT'S JUST A TEST.
