August 22, 2016
Hello lovelies!
“i want to apologize to all the women i have called beautiful
before i’ve called them intelligent or brave
i am sorry i made it sound as though
something as simple as what you’re born with
is all you have to be proud of
when you have broken mountains with your wit
from now on i will say things like
you are resilient, or you are extraordinary
not because i don’t think you’re beautiful
but because i need you to know
you are more than that”
― Rupi Kaur
One of my favorite quotes from the novel by Rupi Kaur is listed above. My recommendation for this novel is a 10/10. I am one-hundred percent in love with this writing style, the passion written in her words and the story of her journey into healing.Over the course of the past few months, this novel has gone viral. I am obsessed, my own copy of this book is being worn down by the folding and creasing made by own hand. I am re-reading this novel and really immersing myself into the book. I found her words profound and I am certain this is because she is so honest, so raw and so unbelievably apologetically herself.
If you haven't read this novel, then I suggest you go get your own copy. I think it's so important every person reads this book, regardless of gender. It makes you think, it teaches you about self love, acceptance, compassion, loss, and femininity (to name a few). This books makes me believe in myself, it makes me want to choose intelligence, love, acceptance, honesty, being raw over caring about the superficial standards of society's portrait of woman. It opened my mind into the dark depths of certain destructive relationships and the inner turmoil everyone goes through when a relationship consumes you. I don't want to spoil it for you if you haven't read it yet but it's a beautiful piece. Milk and Honey is filled with poems describing in detail the journey that Kaur went through titled in each section. She touches on each moment and takes you through those turmoil of emotions. It's dark yet filled with depth and love intertwined.
On the other hand, many people are conflicted over whether her words is "poetry" or profound. Personally, I resonated so much with her writing because I've never read anything like it. No author over the course of my life has touched on such insecurities, anger, pain, and heartbreak so vividly. Despite our own unique stories, I believe we've all dealt with our pain, our own heartbreak and insecurities to the point it's brought us to tears. Not everyone is gifted with writing and being so expressive. It was a breathe of fresh air to read her words.
Again, I want to reiterate to please pick up this book online or at your nearest bookstore and decide for yourself. I highly recommend reading this novel at least once in your life. Your reaction may not be the same as mine or anyone else's but reading her words is so important.
Comment below your own review, I'd love to hear your thoughts!
XOXO
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Monday, August 22, 2016
Thursday, April 28, 2016
Why Saving is so Important
April 28, 2016
Hello beautiful people! It's time for a little reality check. I've been very guilty of this so I am not exempt but I think it's important to have a reminder. You go to school, you work about thirty hours a week (if you're lucky), you pay for your phone, gas, maybe your car insurance and of course food. But what about your savings account? Have you set up an automatic bill payment? Does a certain percentage of your money go into savings or do you put fifty dollars a month in your account?
Or, are you like most of kids in our generation and don't save at all. If you fall under that catergory, I urge you to stop. You need to save. It's so easy to swipe your card and so easy to not check your account daily and spend frivolously. But you have to think about the future. The future is unknown. God forbid, that your parents may need help paying a bill or you unexpectedly get into a car accident and need to pay for the damages. Lately, I haven't been saving as much as I need to and whenever I go through the amount in my checkings I just do the easy thing and transfer money out of my savings. DO NOT get in the habit of doing that.
Step 1: Create a budget for yourself
It's important to write all your mandatory expenses for the month (phone bill, insurance, gas). Also, include money for food, some spending cash for when your friends are free and emergency cash for tricky situations. Once you create that budget, include how much money you may have left and how much you want to put in your savings.
Step 2: Be disciplined winner
For those who have a hard time-saving money throughout the month and are incredibly competitive. Make it a game and be strict with how you do it. For example, every paycheck with your budget amount aside, see how little you can spend and put the rest into your savings. Have fun with watching your savings account grow, and make it a habit to see how large it can get. Trust me, when you see your savings going into the thousands, just think of what that means. That's how much money you have to your name!
Step 3: Create a Bucket List
By step three, you're already in the habit of saving money every month and get excited when your paycheck comes because that means you can add more cash to your savings. At this point, it's time to create a bucket list. What do you want to do in life? Do you plan on buying your dream car someday? Traveling? Getting a studio apartment? Going to New York for a shopping trip? Whatever your dreams and desires are, write it down. Make it a conscious effort to picture how you're going to spend your money. With this in mind, you'll be excited to continue saving! In the end, you'll have a goal in mind, a large sum of money left over in your savings, and if any expected expenses come your way--you're set!
At the end of the day, saving is so important but so is treating yourself. Find the motivation to save, make it a game or even have a dream destination in mind. Save but don't forget to be happy. You don't have to go crazy but even a little thing like buying that fabulous purse online. Be strict, think of the future, save as much as you can and never forget your happiness is of the upmost importance.
XOXO
Hello beautiful people! It's time for a little reality check. I've been very guilty of this so I am not exempt but I think it's important to have a reminder. You go to school, you work about thirty hours a week (if you're lucky), you pay for your phone, gas, maybe your car insurance and of course food. But what about your savings account? Have you set up an automatic bill payment? Does a certain percentage of your money go into savings or do you put fifty dollars a month in your account?
Or, are you like most of kids in our generation and don't save at all. If you fall under that catergory, I urge you to stop. You need to save. It's so easy to swipe your card and so easy to not check your account daily and spend frivolously. But you have to think about the future. The future is unknown. God forbid, that your parents may need help paying a bill or you unexpectedly get into a car accident and need to pay for the damages. Lately, I haven't been saving as much as I need to and whenever I go through the amount in my checkings I just do the easy thing and transfer money out of my savings. DO NOT get in the habit of doing that.
Step 1: Create a budget for yourself
It's important to write all your mandatory expenses for the month (phone bill, insurance, gas). Also, include money for food, some spending cash for when your friends are free and emergency cash for tricky situations. Once you create that budget, include how much money you may have left and how much you want to put in your savings.
Step 2: Be disciplined winner
For those who have a hard time-saving money throughout the month and are incredibly competitive. Make it a game and be strict with how you do it. For example, every paycheck with your budget amount aside, see how little you can spend and put the rest into your savings. Have fun with watching your savings account grow, and make it a habit to see how large it can get. Trust me, when you see your savings going into the thousands, just think of what that means. That's how much money you have to your name!
Step 3: Create a Bucket List
By step three, you're already in the habit of saving money every month and get excited when your paycheck comes because that means you can add more cash to your savings. At this point, it's time to create a bucket list. What do you want to do in life? Do you plan on buying your dream car someday? Traveling? Getting a studio apartment? Going to New York for a shopping trip? Whatever your dreams and desires are, write it down. Make it a conscious effort to picture how you're going to spend your money. With this in mind, you'll be excited to continue saving! In the end, you'll have a goal in mind, a large sum of money left over in your savings, and if any expected expenses come your way--you're set!
At the end of the day, saving is so important but so is treating yourself. Find the motivation to save, make it a game or even have a dream destination in mind. Save but don't forget to be happy. You don't have to go crazy but even a little thing like buying that fabulous purse online. Be strict, think of the future, save as much as you can and never forget your happiness is of the upmost importance.
XOXO
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