Hey guys! This post is a little different. I’m getting around to my Sunday upload a bit later than I usually do but I’m glad for it. I have kinda discussed this before but I feel like it’s something I should reiterate because it’s so important. I was watching Khalid’s Location video earlier and it kinda… Continue reading Know Your Worth
Author: Nia Shalise
Focusing around Finals
As I write this, I sit by a half empty box of tissues with a headache, but it’s just a reminder that life keeps moving no matter what. Fourth quarter is almost here along with all of our lovely finals, AP exams, and the dreaded SAT. Now more than ever we have to kick it… Continue reading Focusing around Finals
Steer Clear of Drama: Evade the Negativity
Welcome back to Steer Clear of Drama! This next method is a little more concise and abstract but I hope you all find it useful: High school is a bunch of adolescents crammed together in a microcommunity, each trying to figure out their way. Sometimes you’ll find yourself with a friend or two having a… Continue reading Steer Clear of Drama: Evade the Negativity
February Faves
It feels like 2017 just started but February is already over! For me it’s been a month of adjustment: to managing a blog and other realizations. Here are some of my favorite things from February that helped me get through the month (and make it a bit more fun!): Tea- Vanilla Cinnamon Recently, I’ve been… Continue reading February Faves
Steer Clear of Drama: The NTK
“Asked how to keep drama clear from her life, said I don’t know girl but here’s some advice…” -DJ Drama, Wishing (Remix) Welcome to my new series of posts: Steer Clear of Drama! High school is a time to learn about and enjoy yourself and explore who you want to become. But… it’s also a… Continue reading Steer Clear of Drama: The NTK
Why I Wear a Fake Nose Ring (I’m Worried About My Success as a Fashion-Inclusive Blogger)
As you may have realized by now, I have a very diverse sense of style. My closet doesn’t scream “I’m obsessed with Pacsun”, or any other apparel store for that matter. My style varies from day to day: it just depends on how I feel and what I think is cute. If you’ve ever seen… Continue reading Why I Wear a Fake Nose Ring (I’m Worried About My Success as a Fashion-Inclusive Blogger)
A New Kind of Relationship
DISCLAIMER- *the following post makes generalizations based on experiences and observations and is not meant to represent all related scenarios* My escape from everything. Please say you’ll be my nothing. – Jhene Aiko, It’s Cool In today’s society, the yearn for this kind of “connection” is increasingly common. This new generation of young adults… Continue reading A New Kind of Relationship
Current Night Routine
Life can throw a ton of curveballs at us but it’s important to maintain at least some form of a daily regimen to keep our skin healthy and our thoughts organized. This is my current skin care/ winding down night routine. When I come home, I’ll deal with a number of different obligations so I’ll… Continue reading Current Night Routine
Technology is Killing Romance
When I was little, I had elaborate notions of dating. I always had this fantasy of going on a date with my boyfriend to Blockbuster’s. We would walk around the store holding hands, discussing and looking for the perfect romcom. We’d check the movie out for the night- and purchase overpriced snacks- and go back to… Continue reading Technology is Killing Romance
#Goals
“A goal without a plan is just a wish.” –French writer, Antoine de Saint-Exupery We are now well into the New Year of 2017: new opportunities, new looks, new year, new me right? For some it’s just another day of the year. But others find the New Year as a time to set resolutions or… Continue reading #Goals