FAREWELL 2014!


It's amazing when you wake up the next day and it's no longer 2014, but a new year. Oh how time flies! I must say 2014 did have its ups-and-downs. However through the guidance of the Lord, I overcame those difficulties. So in a way, I am grateful for everything 2014 threw at me.

Here's why 2014 was a special, memorable year:

- I discovered the blogging community!!!

- I found my love for photography and painting.

- I re-discovered Netflix, Skype, Wattpad, and Spotify.

- I received my first polaroid camera.

- I got accepted to a book company's teen council.

- I went to my first leadership development camp.

                               - I traveled across 5 states in one week.

                                    - I went to my first Christian concert.

                                         - Amy from Karmin sang to me. (AH!!!)

                                  - I got my first pair of running shoes.

One of my goals for 2015 is to create a NEW look for this blog! I can't wait to start. :)   
Anyway, I'm excited to see what 2015 holds for me. Goodbye 2014 and hello 2015!

TTYS,
Mel

C.B. BLOG SERIES//DAY 6


Merry Christmas to you all! I hope today you created special memories with the ones you love. Cherish each and every moment you have with them. Laugh, smile, and be content.    
Started the day off with an invigorating morning walk around the neighborhood.
Hey, I'm still a kid at heart (Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever)
 
 
 TTYS,


Mel


C.B. BLOG SERIES//DAY 3


Ah, I'm a little behind for this blog series. To prevent confusion, I'm blogging for yesterday. 
 
So yesterday, I painted my nails a pistachio color. What do you think?

I've been craving the cookies 'n' crème drops from Hershey's. It's so good!
 
 Later on, my family and I went to my grandma's house to eat dinner. Then, we went to Harkins to watch The Hobbit: Battle of Five Armies. In my opinion, I thought it was an "okay" movie, but considering that I'm really critical when it comes to movies, others probably thought it was really good. You should go watch it!

TTYS,

Mel

C.B. BLOG SERIES//DAY 1 & 2



       Hey everyone. Since I'm officially on Christmas break, I've decided to create my own Christmas  break (C.B.) blog series! I'll try my very, very best to blog everyday. You guys probably think I'm   crazy due to the fact I only blog 2-3 times a month and to be blogging everyday.. well that's out of the question! But being homework-free and staying home, I can now dedicate my time to this blog. I think this is a great idea because it makes me want to do something productive and spontaneous everyday. Let the C.B. series begin!
        So right afterschool on Friday, my family and I drove to Las Vegas. I basically spent my whole weekend in the Sin City. Here are a few things I did: went on the High Roller (1st time), went to Circus Circus (my cousin spent $20 on me just so I could win a game -_-), Bean Boozled Challenge (oh gosh, the moldy cheese), went shopping in Grand Central Plaza, go to the Hershey's Factory, ate at a bunch of buffets, took a tram to Monte Carlo, and walk through a Christmas garden (picture above).
         I had tons of fun in Las Vegas which is really surprising cause for teens, there's really nothing to do except stay in your hotel room or eat lots of food. I spent a lot of my time with my cousins and I'm just so grateful for them. Sorry for making this a long post. Anyways, stay tuned for Day 3 of the C.B. series!
Talk to you soon,
Mel

THE LIEBSTER AWARD


Wow. MY FIRST EVER NOMINATION. I never would have dreamed of being nominated for the Liebster Award. I would like to thank a wonderful blogger named Trissa from trissa marie (go check out her blog!) for nominating me.


This is so exciting! :)

These are the questions she asks me:

1. How did you decide on the title of your blog?
When I first created this blog, I struggled to find a name for it. I settled with the name "Miie Life" for about 5-6 months. Two months ago, I decided that I wanted my blog with my name in it (I sound really conceited rn). I honestly don't know how I came up with the other half of my blog name. Yeah, so that's how my blog name came to be.

2. Choose one word that sums up the heart of your blog and why.
Miscellaneous. Because one day, I'll want to post about my vacation trips, but then the next, I want to post a DIY. You could say I'm really random.
 
3. What’s your favorite pastime other than blogging?
Omg. Netflix. 100x Netflix. 
 
4. What is your favorite aspect of blogging?
I'm that type of person who loves to share what I do and blog it. I also love learning new things like using html and changing my blog design. Blogging makes me really happy :)
 
5. Which recipe, project, or idea on my blog would you most like to try yourself?
"The Out and About Dress" really caught my eye. Everything about the dress is so girly, vintage, and floral. It's definitely something I would like to make!
 
6. Where does your blog inspiration come from?
My life experiences.
 
7. What is one country in the world you would like to visit? Why?
Definitely the U.K. More specifically, England. I hear they have very cute restaurants.
 
8. If you have children, what are their names? If not, what are your favorite boy & girl names?
Um, I don't have any children. And I'm not really sure what I would name them.
 
9. A long-lost relative leaves you a large sum of money. What do you do with it?
Spend it wisely. I would spend some of it on my family and church, but then save the rest for future needs.
 
10. In your opinion, what is the best blog post you’ve written so far? (Include the link!)
My best blog post would probably be this weather is driving me crazy.
 
11. Where do you see yourself in five years time?
Attending a hopefully good college. Being a positive, confident person.


Here are the lovely 11 blogs I nominate:

1. Unadorned Gifts
2. Hannah Delacour
3. About me
 
4. Simply Love
5. Marlia's Secret
6. April's Life
7. Cloudy Dreams
8. (Almost) Completely Mad
9. Wilde in the City
10. Random Rants by Rcubed
11. filigree, the writing alpaca


These are the steps to accepting your award:
  • Answer the eleven questions given to you by the person that nominated you (see below). Please comment on this post with your link when you are done so I can see your answers!
  • In your post, link back to the person/blog who nominated you and give a little thank you shout out.
  • After completing the questions, nominate eleven bloggers with under 200 followers on the social media platform of your choice, and give them eleven  questions of your choice.
  • Notify your nominees of their nomination, and provide a link to your post so that they know what to do.

These are your questions:

1. How did you decide on the title of your blog?
 
2. Choose one word  that sums up the heart of your blog and why.
 
3. What are some of your favorite hobbies?
 
4. What is your favorite aspect of blogging?
 
5. What kind of music do you listen to?
 
6. What are some of your favorite books?
 
7. What is an interesting fact about you?
 
8.  What is your biggest pet peeve?
 
9. Who inspires you the most?
 
10. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
 
11. What is one goal you are working towards?
 
Thanks again, Trissa, for nominating me!
 
Everyone who participates please leave a link in the comments below so I can enjoy reading your answers! :) Have fun with this!
 
Talk to you soon!
 
- Mel
 

A TRIP TO THE BAY AREA


Pebble Beach (above)

How was your Thanksgiving? I hope you stuffed yourselves with delicious home-cooked meals!

For Thanksgiving, my family and I took a trip to Pebble Beach in Monterey, then we headed up north to visit my distant relatives. I absolutely loved the breezy, chilly weather in San Fran. We stayed at a hotel for 2 days then returned home after an exhausting 7-hour drive back.
 
Anyways, I could say my Thanksgiving break was well-spent with my wonderful family. Now that school has started again, I am putting this blog on hold (maybe until the weekend). In the meantime, I'll talk to you guys soon!

xoxo,
Mel