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My resolution to wear dresses more often is a goal of mine, because nothing screams "happy" like dresses do.Photo Credit: Alex Nedelcu

New Year’s Resolutions: Classic vs. cliche

January 9, 2014
New Year’s resolutions seemed to be an issue for me to pick, and I decided that keeping it simple and classic is the best idea.
Wrapping presents is a great way of keeping the mystery aline, whether you are wrapping a box or clothes.Photo Credit: Hailey Basner

Holiday gifts: not an elaborate process

December 19, 2013
Shopping for the holidays is a challenge all in itself, but it is always the thought that is the most important component of gift giving.
Santa Claus seems to be just as important as having and decorating your Christmas tree. Photo Credit: Alex Nedelcu

Television and Santa Claus: Media and a fib

December 12, 2013
After a long time of believing in Santa Claus, I do not want my brother to find out that it is all a fictional story.
Looking through magazines is an easy way to inspire yourself to change, as far as appearance. However, when traditions change, it is slightly more complicated than that. Photo Credit: Bree Eure

Unplanned changes

December 5, 2013
As we get older, playgrounds look smaller, Christmas is less exciting, and Halloween is just another night.
Publicly shunning and making fun of someone is considered bullying, and is seen in both males and females. Photo Credit: Alex Nedelcu

Mean girls

November 21, 2013
Naturally, girls seem more intimidating and meaner than guys.
Saying someone is "cute" or "pretty" does not necessarily mean that they like that person. Photo Credit: Jacob Berroya

Complimenting leading to teasing not alright

November 20, 2013
Teasing someone about complimenting someone else is not only rude, but annoying.
Saying "I love you" has no longer been a significant way to express feelings; it has become an act that is expressed too soon without feeling it.Photo Credit: Brittnie Truax

I love you…too soon?

November 13, 2013
The love in a relationship doesn’t seem to be determined by how one feels anymore, but instead is just a term used without meaning.
Although safer, living a life without excitement can have a strong effect on me. Photo Credit: Jacob Berroya

Life after school

November 6, 2013
Engineer or Navy SEALs? Not an easy choice.
Seeing through someone else's point of view, such as looking through their glasses, gives you a different outlook to seeing a perspective on situations. Photo Credit: Danialle Frahm

Walk a mile in my shoes

November 5, 2013
During an argument, whether it be between a friend or a parent, we tend to focus on the view from only our side of it.
Some actions that best friends portray may look like they are more than friends, but one should not let the outside appearance determine the status of the relationship. Photo Credit: Alex Nedelcu

From BFF to BF

November 2, 2013
The difference between a boy SLASH friend and a boyfriend is rather complicated.
Taking a risk can have you on the path to an enjoyable and successful life. Photo Credit: Jacob Berroya

Taking a risk

October 30, 2013
Risks are worth taking when thinking about your future.
Sure, you love your friends, but do you love the overbearing feeling of meddling that they give within your relationship? Photo credit: Tonatiuh Gomez

It only takes two to tango

October 29, 2013
Prevent yourself from becoming the third-wheel, and learn to only chime in when it is necessary.
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