Happy Halloween!

This Halloween I got to dress up twice!. I dressed up the first time for the PRIDE Fall Formal Masquerade and the second time for a costume party. I didn't have an official theme for either of the costumes. I wanted to be a princess and I felt like one so that's what I was. In the first costume, my friend Mia(pictured) told me I looked like a rockstar superhero princess so that's what I am in the first picture. At the costume picture that the second picture is from, someone said I looked like little red riding hood so I'll go with that. I felt absolutely beautiful each time! I also had a great time!

I hope you beautiful today. If not, it's okay. I hope you feel beautiful tomorrow. Just so you know, I think you're wonderful everyday.

Statistics

Monday is almost over but I found this amazing quote that makes Monday's sound wonderful. Enjoy!

“I know today is Monday and you assume it’s going to suck, but according to statistics, there will be over 5,000 weddings, 10,000 childbirths, and 42 million hugs occurring today throughout the United States. Also today, there will be at least 4 people that will win the multimillion dollar lotteries, 600 people will get promotions at work, and 3,000 people will lose their virginity. There will also be 600 dogs adopted, 35,000 balloons sold, and 800,000 skittles eaten. Plus, the words “I love you” will be said over 9 million times. So again, I know today is Monday and you assume it’s going to suck, but just smile, because according to statistics, it should actually be a really nice day.”

Motivational Mondays

Here are some quotes to get you going this week. Monday's can be hard. I know I had some trouble leaving the house this morning. Here is something sweet to help you make it!!

• "With a new day comes new strength and new thoughts." -Eleanor Roosevelt 
• "Always continue the climb. It is possible for you to do whatever you choose, if you first get to know who you are and are willing to work with a power that is greater than ourselves to do it." -Ella Wheeler Wilcox
• "Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does." -William James
• "If you can dream it, you can do it." -Walt Disney

I hope you have a great day!

Just Breathe

I am so in love with this song. To me, it's just one of those songs that help me release.

Honor and Empowerment

A few days ago, I had the honor of hearing President Barack Obama speak. He came to Tampa and I was able to get a last minute ticket. It was an incredible experience! I don't think I will ever forget that day! This is the first presidential election that I will be able to vote in and I'm so excited. This election goes beyond the two candidates that we've been hearing about. I've been volunteering and talking to a lot of people about the importance of voting. Our voices must be heard! I've learned that it's okay to want and to love to stand up for what I believe in. I've always known of the importance of believing in myself and it's something that I think I have to work on every day but standing up for myself while also standing up for others has made me feel so empowered lately. I love it!

Happy Hump Day

A vision without action is a hallucination. 

-Dr. Beverly Malone

I found this quote this morning and instantly fell in love. It's important to go for your dreams. It's great to have dreams but how do they benefit you if you just keep them in your head? You can make things happen. If you already have the dream, then you're half way there. All you have to do is put in the work and believe in yourself. When you believe in yourself, you're already a winner. 

Must Read

My favorite thing about books is the way they make you feel when you read them. I love that you can dive into a whole new world. I love how books can change your life. I love when I can really connect to the characters. I love laughing with them and crying with them and being happy with them. That's the sign of a great book, when you open it and you're instantly a part of their world. This is that book! 

I learned so much about myself and about the world when I read this book. I don't want to talk about the summary at all because when I do, people seem to become apprehensive to reading it. I want to check this book out the next time you see it. It's worth it.