My New Year's Resolution

Happy New Year's Eve everyone! The best thing about New Years for me is definitely the New Year's resolutions whether I keep up with them or not. Last year my resolution was to give up soda which was super easy since I never really drank soda anyways. However, the results of completely cutting it out ended up helping out my skin, hair, and forced me to drink more water which I needed. I feel so satisfied with myself for sticking with my resolution that I've decided to try one that's a little bit harder. Below I've listed a few of the resolutions that I am trying out for 2013 and you can even join in on the resolutions with me.

• Skin! I have noticed that I can't stop picking at my skin lately and I must stop. I am making a goal to not touch on my face as much, especially since my skin is finally beginning to clear up.
• Hair! My hair length has been at a complete standstill, I must get back on my healthy hair journey. I am no longer going to be harshly brushing through it, pulling it into too tight buns, and most of all playing with it. Protective styles and gentle hair care is calling my name.
• Stress! Yes, I know stress is normal and you can't prevent it, but I must find a way to release it and not let it rule my emotions. 2012 has shown me that I can let a tiny ounce of stress overwhelm, but for 2013 I will be taking deep breaths and taking everything one step at a time.
• Fun! This year I want to start hanging out with my friends more outside of school especially since I will be driving soon.

Let me in the comments below what your New Year's resolutions for 2013 are?

 

Sweet Sixteen: 15 Things I've Learned in 15 Years

This is probably one of my most personal posts ever and it's to tell you that I'm turning sweet sixteen tomorrow, November 17! Sixteen is such a milestone year, it involves the beginning of driving, dating, and so much more. Since sixteen is so special to me I've decided to share 15 things that I've learned in 15 years and I would absolutely love if you would share things you've learned over the years as well.

1. Never let others affect your mood and put you down.
2. Be yourself! If you want to start your own fashion blog, then start it!
3. Stand tall! It makes you stand out and look more confident.
4. Know who your friends are! It doesn't matter if Facebook says you have 356 friends, you probably really have only 2 or 3 that will always have your back so keep them close.
5. Don't be fearful of change, it can be good to expose yourself to different things.
6. Always be up for trying new things, you never know what you may like. 
7. It is definitely okay to wear white after Labor Day.
8. Don't become absorbed in social media gossip, it can hurtful and isn't real.
9. Be mindful of the things you say to people, you never know how your words can affect people.
10. Karma is not a nice, so try your best to keep your actions friendly.
11. The "golden rule", do unto others as you would want others to do unto to you is so true.
12.  It's not cool to talk behind people's back, rumors will spread in an instant and the results are never pretty.
13. Your style is personal so make it your own and rock out.
14. Popularity, grades, and wealth means nothing in the long run.
15. Loosen up and have fun, don't waste your time being too serious.

I cannot wait for what's in store for this year and what all I will learn about myself and life. Let me know in the comments below about what you''ve learnede throughout the years.