HELLO 2015 + GOALS!


Ah, I'm still unable to register the fact that it's 2015. I keep looking at my calendar and questioning myself, "where did time go?" It's going by crazy fast! To be honest, it's pretty upsetting how I spent my 2014. I can recall wasting away many of my days doing nothing.

But this year, it'll be totally different. I am very determined to stick to my 2015 resolutions. So let's welcome 2015 with open arms and make the most of this year!

My 2015 Goals:
  • Create an efficient daily morning routine. Surprisingly, I'm a morning person. I can't stand waking up late with a sense of lacking productivity. However I do waste my mornings on my phone, so creating an efficient morning routine will make a big difference.  
  • Get baptized. Many opportunities were open for me to get baptized in 2014, but each time, I used the excuse "I'm not ready." This year, I will take that opportunity.
  • Read one book every month. I love reading books, but because  of school, it's hard to fit my reading time in.
  • Spend more time at church. I have to be honest. During sermons, I get very distracted and I find it hard to stay focused. But this year, I promise that every sermon I go to, I'll write down what I learned in my gratitude journal.
  • Go on a rollercoaster. Sadly, it's one of my fears.
  • Get my ears pierced. This is something I've been wanting to do for quite awhile.
  • Create a blog schedule.  Even up until now, I'll still post either a month later or 2-3 times a week. A blog schedule is very much required!
  • Be more confident. Setting more goals for myself and seeing what I've accomplished will help build my self-esteem.
  • Eat healthy. I have to admit, I'm a junky. That's why I have an acned face. I'm going to cut down on the junk food, and eat more greens and drink more water!
  • Run 2 miles. I can barely run a mile, so this is going to be an interesting challenge.
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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