That was not a good date Was he nice? Yes Was he talkative? Yes Did he offer to pay and refuse me helping to pay? Yes HOWEVER Did we have chemistry? No… Did I find him attractive? No… Do I want to see him again? No… I’m sure people will judge me for this and say, ‘you can’t have everything, he was a gentleman and nice to you but not good enough you’ll never be happy etc etc’. Let me say this; Just because a guy pays for you (which he doesn’t have to) and is pleasant to talk to and nice, does not mean you are entitled to see them again yes, he was a nice person, yes, i’d see him again on a friendly basis But I am not going to subject myself to dating someone and messing them around when I know full well I didn’t find them sexually attractive or feel as though we had any sparks or chemistry Life is too short to be unhappy for the sake of others - Becky
Menton, France is small town on the French Riviera and only a stones throw away from Italy. Taylor’s step dad used to live in Menton, on his family’s sailboat in the 60′s. It was so wonderful following Myles around this French town who looks so Italian. It was obvious to see the memories overwhelming him as he would point out all the nooks and crannies him and his siblings would hide and play games. That for me, was the highlight of Menton.
For a town nestled along the ocean, you’ve got to try the seafood, right? Not in our case. One plate of steak tartare was dished up and check mark was added to my bucket list. The French palate is a bit more sophisticated than my lil Texan tongue. Give me my meat charred and grilled.
I’ve been thinking a lot about naming this post. I would call it Butterfly syndrome, but it doesn’t quiet exist, so let’s just pretend this is something I made up.
It is a feeling of being stuck at one point of your life, as if you feel like you are not going anywhere.
I’m sure a lot of you have felt this before, but I decided to give it a name. I chose those name since butterflies go through…
Remembering the gorgeous, talented Marc Bolan. Today is his birthday. He would have been 72. Here’s a #blogpost from #scottishsiren blog archive. https://scottishsiren.com/2010/09/16/marc-bolan-xx/ So seize your day, love all you can and make all the time you do have count.
Hey guys! My new blogpost is not LIVE on my blog! If you guys are also interested in buying the jacket or the dress check out my VINTED or my Poshmark shop! – @ruth_kangaru – #fashion #fashionblogger #blogger #ootd #sundayfunday #lavender #littletokyo #print #printedjacket #fedora #hats #hm #lbd #littleblackdress #urbanoutfitters #instadaily #blogpost #hoursminutesseconds #fresh #summer #vinted #photoshoot #losangeles #california (at Little Tokyo, Los Angeles)
Books of 2022: “Bloomsbury Girls” by @authornataliejenner ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
Natalie Jenner has written another winner that is full of heart and determination, something we need in 2022. The women who ban together to fight against the status quo and take charge of their destiny is what most are even lucky to strive in real life but Jenner provides readers an inspirational story that makes it relatable and captivating. Once again, the characters come alive and you won’t forget them once you are introduced to them!
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I’ve been seeing a lot about these elusive beings called “Ambiverts” on the internet recently. “What the hell is an Ambivert?” you ask - well, Ambiverts are the alleged middle ground between Introverts and Extroverts. Ambiverts refuse to conform to the labels of “introvert” or “extrovert”, so they’ve created a rebellious third party. It’s the social equivalent of being Ambidextrous.
A common misconception about Myers Briggs and amateur psychology in general is that one must fit into all the stereotypes of one label. Much like sexualities, for every personality trait there is a spectrum. By Ambivert logic, we should all be ambiverts - because extroverts sure as hell don’t always feel like partying 24/7 and Introverts don’t always want to be in their houses reading books and snuggling kittens. Not everyone is 100% an Introvert or 100% an Extrovert.
Introversion and Extroversion have little to do with the activities you partake in, and a lot to do with how you gain your energy. For example, you’ll find many Introverts that are into the performing arts - an extremely social endeavor… But you’ll also find them in the break room after, cooling off. You may find an Extrovert in a similar situation, but instead of breaking they’ll go out and chat with the audience members until the gig ends. In this situation an “Ambivert” would be open to doing either of those things depending on their MOOD. You may find extroverts in the break room, and you may find Introverts blowing kisses into the crowd - it always goes both ways.
So in conclusion, Ambiverts are, for the most part a myth. This is not to say that one cannot identify as an Ambivert – but I think this concept of Ambiverts offends the notion that there in fact, is a spectrum of Introversion and Extroversion. However, If you score 50% extroversion and 50% Introversion, okay, congratulations! You’re one of the few, the proud… the ambiverts.
Hey loves, happy 2020 I’m excited to be back and talking about what I love the most… traveling. Chris and I started off the new year on an island. Normally, for my birthday trip I would want to go somewhere cold but this year I had a change of heart. I wanted to go somewhere new, relaxing and most of all I wanted us to be able to commute on our own comfortably.
It is Sunday and today is my last vacation day for this year. Sounds a bit dramatic since theirs only two months left in 2019 but let’s be honest I’m pretty dramatic.
I just got back from Europe a couple of days ago and I’m not so sure if I’m ready to be back at a 9-5. For some people structure is probably their thing but honestly for me I like a little adventure. I love the thought of waking up…
One word to summarize my trip to Portugal “underrated”…I haven’t been to Italy yet but I’ve seen pictures. Portugal to me was like a mini version of Italy, a place that you can travel to and not break your pocket. Overall, it was an amazing experience the people were really kind and tried their hardest to ensure that you were enjoying their country. There was so much to see and experience from…
If you follow me on Instagram, you are aware that I am a lover of skincare. I love trying out new products. I am that sucker who has multiple moisturizers, SPF and the list goes on. I wanted to give a break down on some of the products I’ve been loving as of lately.
Goldfaden MD “Bright Eyes”
Protecting the under-eye… this is such an important step, that I feel most people forget or don’t…
In the meantime, I’ve been receiving so many positive DM’s on my Instagram from people who are inspired by me. These last two months have been so stressful from balancing work, personal, and life goals. So the messages have been truly appreciated.
Some of you wanted to know, how do I stay focused on my goals. I didn’t know how to answer this question…
Chicagoooooo…literally the only thing I heard when people asked me where I planed on visiting for my birthday. I totally understood that Chicago is the Windy City and traveling there in Jan/Feb was a bit nuts. I had one goal though and it was to see snow! Also did I mention that this trip was extremely affordable…like $300 per person for flight/hotel affordable. I couldn’t pass up this deal. If…
I have one word to say about London “beautiful”. The people, the culture and the fashion was everything I needed and more.
How I book my trips?
So how did Chris and I end up in London for our last trip of the year? Well, I book my trips based on the best prices. I want to see everything the world has to offer. As I was browsing on www.expedia.comI saw that we could fly to London and get a hotel…
Here are some tips that I use on myself when traveling: I try to fly at night so I can sleep the entire flight and that allows me to be up once I arrive to my destination.
Fashion has been apart of my life since I can remember…my mom always made sure my sister and I were dressed nicely. She didn’t break her pockets either, she was always getting the deals. So, as I got older shopping for decently priced items just seemed normal. I knew how to make a $10 outfit look better than the name brand fits. If you don’t take anything away from this post please remember…
Thunderbird Falls, Matanuska glacier and downtown Anchorage:
Started off to an early start we had one full day to explore Anchorage before heading off to the cruise Monday morning. We had breakfast at City Diner which has a 50’s theme and the breakfast selection was really good! Once we finished eating we headed out to Thunderbird Falls.
On the ride to Thunderbird Falls we got pulled over by the…
Lassan két éve, hogy kipróbáltam a mászás egy formáját, a boulderezést. Ez a mászásnak egy olyan fajtája, ahol az ember viszonylag kis magasságba mászik fel mindenféle kötél, beülő és egyéb klasszikus értelemben vett biztosítóeszköz nélkül. A testi épségünket a teremben a vastag szivacsborítás, míg kint a természetben egyedül a „crash-pad”-nek nevezett szivacs próbálja megóvni, amire leesünk, ha valamit nem sikerül megmászni.
Én eddig csak teremben bouldereztem, itt volt az ideje kipróbálni valami újat: a sziklát! És előrebocsátom, hogy iszonyatosan jó volt, mindenkinek csak ajánlani tudom!!
Még áprilisban határoztuk el, hogy az edzőnk, Máté szervezésével elindulunk mászni Svájcba, Olaszországba és Ausztriába két hétre. Az indulás időpontja július 27-én reggel 8 órára volt kitűzve.
Az indulást megelőző hét elég hajtósra sikeredett, mivel azon a héten és hétvégén is dolgoztam. Egy esküvőt és egy jegyespárt kellett lefotózni (akik azóta már szintén házasok), és editálva átadni a képeket, így pakolásra és a készülődésre nem igazán jutott időm, és túl sok kedvem sem volt hozzá (mondjuk sosem szerettem pakolászni, mindig mindent az utolsó pillanatra hagyok). A készülődést még az is nehezítette, hogy a sátramhoz kellett új rudakat keresnem, mert valami úton-módon eltörött néhány.
Az utolsó éjjel mindent bepakolva konstatáltam, hogy rettentő sok a cuccom (egy 80 literes hátizsák dugig tömve, sátor, kempingszékek, kajás sporttáska, matrac és egy 30 literes hátizsák a fejlámpának, tábori cuccoknak, egészségügyi csomagnak, útlevélnek, pénztárcának és egyéb hasonló himi-huminak) és még a fényképezős cuccom sehol. Ha úgy döntök, hogy elviszem a fotós táskám - ami szintén egy méretes darab -, az állványomat és a különböző tartozékokat, amiket általában viszek magammal, akkor a többiek holnap reggel páros lábbal rúgnak ki a csapatból a helyhiány miatt. Ezt értelemszerűen nem akartam, így maradt az a rég dédelgetett tervem, hogy csak filmes analóg fényképezőgépet viszek egy objektívvel. Mondjuk a gépeim között dönteni már nem tudtam, így beraktam a Chinon CE-5-ös gépem egy 28 mm-es objektívvel, illetve a Yashica Electro 35-ös gépem, amin egy 45 mm-es optika van fixen. Két géphez, két hétre 12 tekercs filmet pakoltam, de sajnos még ennyi sem lett elég. (Akiket érdekel, hogy miket vittem: 6db Kodak DX, 1 db Agfa APX 100, 2 db Fuji Neopan 400, 2 db Fuji Neopan Across 100 és 1 db Cinestill 50.)
A posztot majd az utazás élményeivel folytatom, illetve a képekkel, de azokra várni kell, mivel nem hívattam még elő őket. Addig ízelítőnek csak pár mobillal készített képpel tudok szolgálni, íme:
One of our favorite authors and public figures, John Green has been doing some great work in the refugee camps of Jordan this week.
Not only has he written The Fault in our Stars, Paper Towns and Looking For Alaska (to name a few), he and his brother continuously work on projects to make the whole world a better place. From their daily vlogs (vlogbrothers), to Crash Course (their Youtube program exploring various educational topics), to VidCon to the charity works done by the Project for Awesome and by the ‘NerdFighter’ community - John Green is truly a great human being
Thank you, John, for exploring, explaining and supporting important global issues. DFTBA (Don’t Forget To Be Awesome)
Muslim ‘world citizen’ leads Girl Guides in Winnipeg
“The Girl Guide promise is, 'God and Canada.’ So, it’s God. God is my god, your god, it doesn’t matter. And then Canada, so we’re faithful to God and Canada.”
❤ “O Mankind! We have created you from a male and a female, and made you into nations and tribes, that you may know one another. Verily the most honored of you in the sight of Allah is the most righteous of you. And Allah has full knowledge and is well acquainted (with all things)“ Quran 49:13 ❤
❤ “And of His signs is the creation of the heavens and the earth and the diversity of your languages and your colors, indeed in that are signs for those of knowledge” Quran 30:22 ❤
❤ “All mankind is from Adam and Eve, an Arab has no superiority over a non-Arab nor a non-Arab has any superiority over an Arab; also a white has no superiority over a black nor a black has any superiority over white except by piety and good action.” Prophet Mohammad pbuh ❤
Hedaya Malak Won the World Taekwondo Grand Prix And Is Going To The Olympic Games in Rio
Securing herself a spot at the 2016 Olympics in Rio De Janeiro, and sailing through to receive the -57 kg gold medal at the 2015 World Taekwondo Grand Prix, Egypt’s Hedaya Malak qualifies herself as one of the top 5 women in taekwondo and one of the coolest women in 2016.
Her unbeatable drive, passion, and motivation allows Malak to qualify for this year’s Olympics at Rio, at fourth in the ranking, expecting to move to the third.
24-year-old Haneefah Adam of Nigeria, wasn’t seeing any Barbies dressed in the same way she did — wearing modest clothing that covers the body. So she started an Instagram account, called Hijarbie where she showcases Barbie in a variety of hand-sewn modest outfits and hijabs.
“I want to inspire the Muslim girl. It’s about having a doll that looks like her, that represents her own cultural and religious background”
“It’s important to create a sense of value in the Muslim child, especially the girl child,” Adam told Mic. “They become more confident, more driven, they believe more in themselves, which leads to an appreciation of herself and her modest lifestyle and upbringing. Instead of dressing up her dolls in clothes she wouldn’t wear, hijabifying it will create a sense of belonging and hopefully make a positive impact."
“You can be both and one doesn’t conflict the other. You can be a good citizen being both.” - Bashir Mustafa
“Diversity. Different cultures from different backgrounds coming together and living peacefully. Taking care of each other and being kind to each other.” - Zoulfira Miniakhmetova
“I think it’s pretty awesome. In Canada you have a lot of freedom. If you’re practicing Islam nobody says anything. Most people don’t judge you by your clothes, you have freedom of expression. You have more freedom of religion, of speech and of yourself.” -Asad Mehmood
“We have the ability to express our freedom of religion. So many people around the world don’t have that kind of privilege. For me personally, it’s not only about practicing our religion freely but helping to develop Canada by being productive citizens, volunteering, helping with other causes and just contributing to society as a whole.” - Mohammed Baig
“It gave me more love towards my faith being Canadian-Muslim. I was 7-years-old when I came to Canada and I remember before I came everyone around me was Muslim, I was born Muslim, but nobody told me why or what it means to be a Muslim. But when I came here – as a Canadian Muslim – I realized I am more of myself here than I was, as a Muslim, back home. Being here made me explore what it was to be Muslim.” -Mariyam
“Freedom. In terms of wearing the hijab - we have no "ifs”, “whats” or “buts”, we are free to work wherever we want, practice and pray. We can go out wherever and however we want. We can pray at any time and no one says anything. Alhumdullilah, so far. And the freedom of education. We’re able to be Muslim – I know in many other countries around the world – you’re not able to get an education, women especially. That’s important. Alhumdulillah we’re in a country where a) you can be a woman and you’re empowered and b) you can be a Muslim woman and you’re empowered.“ - Saima Sheikh
Why not Me? Is a common question.
