In Other Words #21

"Open your eyes, look within. Are you satisfied with the life you're living?" - Bob Marley 

         "When one door is closed, don't you know, another is open". - Bob Marley

“Nothing that’s worthwhile is ever easy. Remember that.” - Nicholas Sparks
 
"You've gotta dance like there's nobody watching,
Love like you'll never be hurt,
Sing like there's nobody listening,
And live like it's heaven on earth.” - William W. Purkey

"Don't walk behind me; I may not lead. Don't walk in front of me; I may not follow. Just walk beside me and be my friend.” - Albert Camus 

“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” -Mahatma Gandhi

“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson

“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” -Mark Twain
“Love is like the wind, you can't see it but you can feel it.” - Nicholas Sparks

“Without suffering, there'd be no compassion.” - Nicholas Sparks

The List Of Likes and Dislikes #3

The List of Likes/Dislikes List #3

Likes

Animals

Being happy

Music

Theater

Acting

Singing

Broadway

Movies

Netflix

Summer

Making people smile

Rain/ thunderstorms

Sunshine

Skirts

Being barefoot

The ocean

Dislikes

Mean people

Violence

Winter

Being cold

Scary movies (sometimes)

Being alone

Too much snow

Not being organized

The sound it makes when you scratch a chalk board

Anger

Bugs/spiders

Messes

Bad smells

The Ultmate All Purpose Excuse #12

The day I was late for school because I got eaten by a dolphin

   You will never be able to guess what happened to me this morning on my way to school. I WAS EATEN BY A DOPLHIN. And that’s why I’m all wet. I had to go feed the fish this morning like I do every Tuesday. If I don’t do it they will starve to death and I couldn’t let that happen. The problem was I had to walk to Jones Beach all the way from Massapequa because both of my parents cars broke down and I’m a lame 18 year old that can’t drive. It was a LONG WALK and I almost got ran over by a car on my way.

   When I finally got there I had to sneak into the beach because it was closed. Getting past security was very easy because they were all asleep. I ran too the beach, into the ocean and started swimming. I gave food to every fish that I passed by. I had to make sure that each fish was getting the same amount or else that wouldn’t be fair. But what I didn’t know was that I fed a dolphin the wrong food on accident and he was ticked off. I started swimming away as fast as I could but the dolphin was following me. He eventually caught up with me and ATE ME WHOLE. I was petrified!

   I was lounging around in his stomach for an hour. He told me that I didn’t taste very good but he was hungry. I then suddenly had a good idea, to befriend the dolphin! The dolphin and I had a nice causal conversation about pollution. I told him that if he threw me up I would bring him food tomorrow. He said okay, and I was free. It was pretty disgusting actually but I was glad to finally be out of there. I gave the dolphin a hug and was on my way to school. I had to walk all the way back and that’s why I was late.

 

Cheer Yourself Up! #26

The Cheer Up Chum List!
1. Dance outside my house with headphones on

2. Go on a train or a bus and burst out in song

3. Start jumping up and down randomly in the middle of class

4. Take a walk

5. Go for a run

6. Hang out with a friend

7. Watch a movie

8. Randomly act out a scene from your favorite play/movie in your living room

9. Go for a drive

10. Take a nap

11. Read a book

12. Write out your feelings in a journal

13. Write a story

14. Start crazy laughing and freak people out

15. Be weird

16. Eat a food that makes you happy such as ice cream

17. Listening to music

18. Go to the beach and just watch the waves

19. Take a yoga class

20. Sing a song

21. Scream really loud for no reason

22. Think about happy memories

Advice to the Young #41

         

                Everyone has had their own experiences in life whether they are good or bad. We are the only people who control our lives and can direct ourselves where we are going to go. Its up to no one but ourselves. It's true that we don't know what can happen in the future but we have the power to guide ourselves in any direction we want. As humans we make mistakes and everyone falls on their face at one point or another. But the trails and obstactles of life should not stop us from following our dreams.
           
                 In the short 18 years I've been alive I've learned a lot but I still have a lot more learning to do. I am still young and I have my whole entire life ahead of me. I have the whole world in my hands and it's up to me what I decide to do with it. The best advice I can give to those younger than me is to never stop dreaming. Dream as big as you want and set goals for yourself. Don't let anyone get in your way and find what makes you happy as a person. Surround yourself with positive people and don't let ANYONE bring you down. Take chances and grap opportunities. Don't ever give up on yourself and just be you. 
 

“Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You.” - Dr. Seuss

                I believe that young people should live by this quote. There really is no one else that is youer than you. 

Unfinished Sentences #14

Unfinished Sentences # 14

I usually worry about my future. Sometimes I make up random scenarios in my head and make myself go crazy. I’ll lie awake at night just thinking about where I’m going to be in 5 years . Who am I going to meet? Will I have changed a lot? Will I even like myself? It makes me anxious and it gives me anxiety. There are so many possibilities.

I feel angry when people are negative about everything. Why are there so many negative people in this world? Why so more people hate rather than love? If we learn to love more and hate less the world would be a better place.

I’m moody when people talk too much, such as my mom. She will just ramble on and on and on about something so random and irrelevant to the point where I want to tell her to shut up. But she’s my mom so I can’t. I love my mom so much but she loves to talk. Sometimes I’ll want to say something and I won’t be able to because she talks over me. It is so irritating and it puts me in a bad mood.

I’m happiest when the sun is shining. I know that sounds really cliché but it’s so true. When the sun is out and it’s a nice day, it makes everything better. People say that with who and what you surround yourself with has an impact on how you feel emotionally.

I feel confident when I’ve accomplished a major goal. When I got induced into honor society, I was so happy and proud of myself. Or when I participate in activities that I enjoy such as the drama club. I love acting and singing and I’m extremely passionate about it. The happier and more positive I am the more confident I feel. 

The Examined Life #36

The Examined Life

Bad Things

1.      I put too much trust in people and sometimes I don’t trust at all

2.      When I get excited about something I tend to talk over people

3.      Sometimes I forget to think about myself

4.      Sometimes I don’t think at all

5.      I’m basically blind

6.      I’m really skinny and it’s really hard for me to gain weight

7.      I let people get away with things that they should’t get away with

8.      I can be depressing sometimes

Good Things

1.      I’m always nice, even when people are mean to me

2.      I am very loving

3.      I put others first

4.      I care about others

5.      I have unique eyes that no one else has

6.      I hold my friends and family close to my heart

7.      I try to be positive as much as possible

8.      I’m always ready for new adventures and opportunities