Roald Dahl Quote

"A little nonsense now and then, is cherished by the wisest men."
-Roald Dahl

Word of the Week!

Joy: A strong feeling of happiness or excitement.

"I slept and dreamt that life was joy. I awoke and saw that life was service. I acted and behold, service was joy."
-Rabindranath Tagore

Happy Lunar New Year!

"They tell me I'm very stubborn; I would not give in."
-Max Steinmetz, Auschwitz Survivor

Read his inspiring story here:
http://www.al.com/news/birmingham/index.ssf/2016/09/holocaust_survivor_max_steinme.html 

"I believe in the sun even when it is not shining, I believe in love even when I cannot feel it. I believe in God even when he is silent."
-Written on a cellar wall in Germany during the Holocaust.

National Remember the Holocaust Day

Let's all have a moment of silence for all of the lives that were lost during the holocaust.
All that suffered will never be forgotten.

Turning Negative Energy towards People into POSITIVE Energy!

    Hate is a very strong word that means: a deep disliking for someone (by my definition), so in this case I am going to use the words “strongly dislike” or “dislike”. So, how much energy are you spending on this person that you dislike? Believe it or not, you are spending quite A LOT of energy on it. The more you complain and dwell on this person the more you start to dislike them and the more you complain about them (and I am pretty sure we don’t want to complain about people) it just makes matters worse. A couple quotes ago, I posted a quote from Will Smith. That quote is actually very true (the last few words specifically). My main jest is, don’t waste negative energy on other people (I am working on that myself). I have learned from many people that putting that negative energy out doesn’t just make that person look bad but, yourself. I am pretty sure none of us want to look bad in front of our friends. From personal experience, complaining about that person will only make you 1. Look bad 2. Waste your energy and 3. Make you dislike that person even more. I have learned that it only makes you really tired and super grumpy the next day. So to help out, ask yourself these questions:

1.      Is this person really worth complaining about?

2.      Why am I saying this?

3.      (Most of all) What good am I getting out of this?

4.      How can I make things better for myself?

5.      How can I distract myself?

When someone complains about how much they dislike someone (like I have said), it makes the person dislike the person even more. It makes the situation more dramatic than it should be (trust me). Also, wishing negative on that person also makes it worse. It will make that person's mind bitter and sour (and I don’t think that anybody wants to be around that).Life is not perfect and people are not perfect. Just hang in there and stay positive!

Robin Williams Quote

"You'll have bad times, but it'll wake you up to the good stuff you weren't paying attention to."
-Robin Williams

Will Smith Quote

"Throughout life people will make you mad, disrespect you and treat you bad. Let God deal with the things they do, cause hate in your heart will consume you."
-Will Smith

Bob Marley Quote

"The truth is, everybody is going to hurt you. You just got to find the ones worth suffering for."

-Bob Marley

Word of the Week!

Smile: A pleased or kind expression that is often made when someone is happy.😃😃😃

Coping with a Liar

  Has anyone cheated you out of something? Has someone ever lied to you? Has that ever frustrated you? (Me personally) Lying to someone is one of the worst things a person can do to someone else. It not only ruins that trust with that one person but, it also ruins the friendship/relationship. Now someone might say, "What if you are lying for a good reason"? Well to answer that, there is no good reason to lie. Remember this, a lie will always be brought to the light. In the past,  I have dealt with a couple of liars. There is the one that is in denial about lying and the one liar that thinks that the lie is true. Here is a suggestion, if you are confronted with a liar, call them out on it (but choose your battles)! Usually, a liar will never admit that they lied but, in rare cases, they will. Here are some signs that someone is lying:
1. They start sweating.
2. They start rubbing their hands or neck.
3. They cover their mouth (or face).
4. They pause when they talk.
5.  They don't look you in the eye.
A liar will come up with excuses but always know that you are the one that knows the truth and that the person who lied well, their lie will bite them in the behind later. Also, don't buy into their lie, although it may sound better than the truth, don't do it. You are lying to yourself if you believe it. Just remember to never let your guard down and to stay positive! :)

(Here is a good resource on the signs of lying- http://parade.com/57236/viannguyen/former-cia-officers-share-6-ways-to-tell-if-someones-lying/ )

Vain Tears or Fuel You Can Use?

       What people can say can really hurt, especially if it comes from a friend. I have had many people tell me that I am not good enough, I am doing (whatever I am doing) wrong, call me names, and just be plain mean. Yes, my feelings were hurt but, I have a saying that I like to go by that I would like to share with you (I quote my Mama), "Are your tears going to be in vain, or are you going to use them as fuel"? (If you don't notice that was in my below post.) True, it is very hard to get past what people say but, that is when you tell yourself that you are good enough and that what they are saying is not true. This is because it is either that person is jealous that they wish that they could do what you are doing or it could be coming from an insecurity of theirs that they won't admit (it could be multiple other things too). You just have to be the strong one and keep moving forward! Stay positive :)!

This is something that helps me get through the day

(Credit- My loving mama)

In Memory of Martin Luther King Jr.

"If you can't fly, then run. If you can't run, then walk. If you can't walk, then crawl, but whatever you do, you have to keep moving forward."
-Martin Luther King Jr.

Word of the Week!

Word of the Week!
Respect- A deep admiration for someone for their qualities and/or abilities. 
"R-E-S-P-E-C-T, that's what it means to me"!
-Michael Jackson

Yoda Quote

"Do or do not. There is no try."
-Yoda

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY MR. MARBLE!!!

To an AMAZING teacher!

Tina Fey Quote

"To me YES, AND means don't be afraid to contribute. Always make sure you're adding something to the discussion. Your initiations are worthwhile."
-Tina Fey 

Dealing With the Frustrating (and irritating) People in Life

       There is always one person in our life that bugs the living bejesus out of us at times. It's always usually something they say or do that just irritates us because, how else would they irritate you? Sometimes it's the really small things that bother you (I understand) for example, how they chew with their mouth open and talk at the same time while eating. Or it may be the big things like how they pick on you and how they present themselves. My suggestion on how to deal with these types of people is just to ignore them and move along. Don't pay any attention to them, just know that you will not let them get to you. Easier said than done but, it takes practice. If someone keeps bossing you around (if that may be the reason you don't like them) tell them to not boss you around and set your boundaries. So the tip I TRY to follow is to ignore the people that frustrate, irritate or infuriate me. It takes LOTS of practice but after ignoring what they do for a while, it won't bother you anymore! You can do it! Stay positive! :)

Buddha Quote

"Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment."
-Buddha

It's Okay to Cry

   There are times in our life when we need to cry. Crying helps relieve stress. Don't be afraid to cry if you feel like it. Talk to someone about how you feel. Don't coop up all these feelings or else someday you might get overwhelmed with all of these feelings and mentally explode. Everyone cries so if you are embarrassed, know that everyone cries and that it is natural. Life can be stressful and can be very frustrating. If are ever sad don't be afraid to cry and try to keep your head up high! You can do it! Stay positive :)!

Jack Sparrow Quote

"The problem is not the problem; the problem is your attitude about the problem"
-Captain Jack Sparrow

Being Positive When You Feel Invisible

  Feeling invisible is not a very good feeling. It can be hard, especially when you are needing to talk to someone but you can't find anyone because they treat you like you don't exist. What also hurts is that feeling of not feeling good enough for people to notice you. I can empathize with you because feeling alone hurts. So today I have some tips that have helped me get through feeling invisible.
Tip #1- Try to find a group of people or a person that you think would care about you. Branch out to different people you would like to be around.
Tip #2- In the process of trying to find someone, distract yourself with a book, work, or something productive (make sure what you are doing builds you up instead of breaking you down). Try to distract yourself from the bad thoughts or the emotion of not feeling good enough.
Tip #3- Be comfortable with yourself. Try some confidence building activities or think positively about yourself. Feel that you can be good enough.
Tip #4- Think happy thoughts! It's not easy finding "true" friends. Think thoughts that you are a good person or goals you want to achieve in the future.

I hope these tips will help you out and I also hope you remember to stay positive!

Eleanor Roosevelt Quote

  "No one can make you feel inferior without your consent"
    -Eleanor Roosevelt

Rejection is a Blessing in Disguise

  We all know rejection hurts. Rejection can range from a job position to a school to even a relationship. Or when you ask Mom/Dad for something and he/she says no, he/she is doing it for your own good (most likely). My point is rejection is everywhere and sometimes it can sting a little or it can feel like a big punch in the stomach. Here is how I deal with rejection, I think about life as a big timeline. Everything is set in stone and what is meant to be will happen. For instance, if you didn't into a certain school or didn't get a certain job try to think on the upsides. Say that the job had a rude boss and not so good pay; I am pretty sure you wouldn't want to deal with that. But on another note, rejection helps us get "thick skin". Without thick skin we would let the smallest things in life bother us. Good luck and most of all stay positive :)!

 

Mistakes are Lessons

   Here is something I have learned:
  Mistakes are lessons move on, come up with a plan and do better next time. Mistakes can be viewed as negative. But always turn it into something positive. But don't make it sound like that  mistake is fine and that you don't have to learn from it. Just learn from your mistake and move on because you can make it up (usually). You just have to think about how to make it up and how you can learn from it!

I know that was some pretty cheesy advice but it is true. Just learn and move on. Stay positive because I know you can do it! :)

Life is What You Want it to Be

  Life has its ups and downs. Life can be happy or sad. Life can be frustrating. I don't want to sound like I am preaching but, look at the ups in life. Look forward to whats coming up in the future. Listen to your favorite music. In the past, I have wanted to give up on things that seemed impossible to deal with. For instance, I have had a lot of rough days but, I try my best to look past it and distract myself from the fact that this certain day was a bad day. Try highlighting the good points in life. It doesn't have to show on your face to show that if you had a good day or not. Actions are more obvious than words. Keep your head up high and keep moving forward!

Nick Saban Quote

I thought this quote would be appropriate for last nights game :)

"You don't make emotional decisions to go out for the draft"
-Nick Saban