Busy Bee

Ever since coming back to school exactly 3 days ago. I have been non-stop busy. With model practices for the Int'l Banquet Fashion show, a midterm later tonight, a project due on friday, and a lot of other things going on. I am trying to stay calm and collected, and let me tell you it is a difficult thing.

But I thought it would be nice to put up some of my favorite quotes from the quotes I have collected over the years! Enjoy! Let me know which ones are your favorite!

" A smile is a curve that can set a lot of thing straight" - Unknown.

"Opportunities multiple as they are seized" - Sun Tzu.

"Courage is the power to let go of the familiar" - Mary Bryant.

"Life offers you a thousand chances... all you have to do is take one" - Under the Tuscan Sun Movie

"Kind words can be short and easy... But their echoes are truly endless" - Mother Teresa.

Have a great rest of your Wednesday!

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Color Career Testing

MSN just came out with an article about color testing and how it relates to your career path. And according to USA Today:

[When] 877 members of USA Today’s CEO panel took an online personality color test, they were three times more likely to favor magenta than the public at large, three times less likely to select red, and 3½ times less likely to choose yellow.

I thought it was really interesting, so I wanted to try it out myself and see what my results were.

Best Occupational Category

You're a CREATOR

Keywords

Nonconforming, Impulsive, Expressive, Romantic, Intuitive, Sensitive, and Emotional

These original types place a high value on aesthetic qualities and have a great need for self-expression. They enjoy working independently, being creative, using their imagination, and constantly learning something new. Fields of interest are art, drama, music, and writing or places where they can express, assemble, or implement creative ideas.

CREATOR OCCUPATIONS
Suggested careers are Advertising Executive, Architect, Web Designer, Creative Director, Public Relations, Fine or Commercial Artist, Interior Decorator, Lawyer, Librarian, Musician, Reporter, Art Teacher, Broadcaster, Technical Writer, English Teacher, Architect, Photographer, Medical Illustrator, Corporate Trainer, Author, Editor, Landscape Architect, Exhibit Builder, and Package Designer.

CREATOR WORKPLACES
Consider workplaces where you can create and improve beauty and aesthetic qualities. Unstructured, flexible organizations that allow self-expression work best with your free-spirited nature.

Suggested Creator workplaces are advertising, public relations, and interior decorating firms; artistic studios, theaters and concert halls; institutions that teach crafts, universities, music, and dance schools. Other workplaces to consider are art institutes, museums, libraries, and galleries.

2nd Best Occupational Category

You're a RESEARCHER

Keywords:

Independent, Self-Motivated, Reserved, Introspective, Analytical, and Curious

These investigative types gather information, analyze and interpret data, and inquire to uncover new facts. They have a strong scientific orientation, enjoy academic or research environments and prefer self-reliant jobs. Dislikes are group projects, selling, and repetitive activities.

And scarily, enough it's pretty accurate. It comes up with two occupational categories, the one you belong to most, and the second best as well. But you can purchase the full thing if you want.

Take the test here! And a link to the article here!

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Water, Water, Water!

Just finished making this video, I hope you enjoy it and learn something more about water. Water truly is the best thing for our bodies. Anyways, pass it a long, and enjoy!

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5 Powerful Habits

Happy Thursday! I cannot believe it's already Thursday but it is and sadly spring break is coming to an end. So I have to spend it wisely!

I just read this really interesting article, well I read it a couple of days ago. But it's about 5 powerful habits that will change your life.

1. Wake up Early! - This is my favorite tip out of the five. I started doing this, while on spring break, and I have accomplished so much work. Waking up early is a great way for time management. When you wake up early you can get 2-3 more hours of work done. And because you wake up early you must sleep early too. And this is great for your health too!

2. Eat Healthy, and Exercise. - Though a completely obvious habit. Eating right, and getting your heart racing is really an important part of improving your well-being.

3. Read a book a week - If you want to learn more and succeed more in your field of study or what to learn something new. One should try to read a book a week. And though, it may not be plausible at first, over time you get faster at reading. I personally think this is a great idea, because I haven't really had the time to read, and I am starting to get back into reading.

4. Work one hour a day - Oscar doesn't mean actual work as in your job, but working on your goals. For example, I want to make this blog a lot better, so I will try to start working an hour on my blog each day.

5. Embrace simplicity - "Identify those few things and tasks that provide the highest results and enjoyment in your life, you can work more on them and discard all the remaining stuff." I couldn't have said it any better than he did. I feel that a lot of times people get caught up in life and they really just have to eliminate all the unnecessary crap.

And creating new habits really does take your time. So take your time, and take it one step at a time. Good luck! Let me know how it works for you!

You can find the article here!

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Dance Dance Dance

Yet again I have been the negligent blogger. But I swear it is going to change. I'm working on making this blog much better. I've definitely been really busy with my junior year in college. It is getting so hectic and crazy since we only have one more year left before graduation and its a horrifying and exhilarating at the same time.

Anyways back to the main point of this post: ZUMBA! My school offers Zumba on Monday and Friday. And so far I have consistently followed up on my word about exercising more this year.

Zumba, is basically a dance class with Latin flavor. It is so much fun, and the music is very upbeat and always entertaining. By no means can I dance, because I am off by a lot sometimes.. But hey its not the fact of knowing how to dance, its more importantly just doing something that gets your heart racing for healths sake.

Here is a youtube video of what zumba is all about:

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Dream Big

"When you know what you want, and you want it badly enough, you'll find a way to get it." - Jim Rohn

I just got back from Richmond, and things are starting to go into motion. School is starting on Monday, and I'm excited to start my semester. I have many goals that I want to accomplish this semester. And to make my dreams more of a solid, and tangible thing to touch. I was inspired by Jim Rohn to make a dream box.

A dream box is basically a box, or jar, or canister, that can hold your dreams. It's so simple to do. You write down your dreams, and goals, and aspirations that you want on pieces of paper and put it in the jar. Your goals and dreams can range from something small like reading a book, or traveling to Japan. But whatever, your aspirations may be write them down.

Here's a look at my dream jar:

It's really simple to make your own dream jar. You take a jar, and cut out pictures that you like or inspire you. I'm using an Herbalife shake canister, and cutouts from a travel magazine. And I just taped them on, so its really quick and easy. Down below is my finished dream jar. I have pictures of Italy, Egypt and Japan because those are the dream places that I want to go to.

And here are some pics of my actual "dreams" that I put into my jar. Some of my dreams include: reading more health & nutrition books; adopting an animal from the shelter; and learning how to read & write in Chinese.

What are some of your dreams!? and how did your dream jar turn out?

Happy Dreaming!!

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Stressed is desserts spelled backwards

Ok so not officially, but another thing that I need to get over is stress. I get especially stressed when I go back to school. And since I have about a week left before I return. I should probably figure out some ways to deal with stress. I don't necessarily deal with my stress, it's more like I get freaked out and super frustrated and yet I continue to do work. So I basically work myself up, and stress myself out to be perfect. Therefore I'm trying not to do that this year. lol.

To combat this I'm going to start exercising on a weekly basis. And journal on a more consistant basis. These are my main methods of coping with stress. And also trying to procrastinate less. Also getting sufficient sleep helps A LOT! So get sleep, procrastinate less, and exercise and write stressful things down.

And even though, the title of this post is stressed is desserts spelled backwards. I don't necessarily find that, that is the best solution to stress. Although desserts are enjoyable.

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