I know I am strong

Disney has released a video called "I am a Princess." The purpose is to celebrate real life princess that don't fit into the mold that Disney has been presenting to us over the last 50 years. I think that this video more so focuses on being yourself, standing up for yourself, and standing up for others. There is a strong focus on love in this video and while it is still pretty "girly," we all know that love is neither a feminine or masculine trait. It's just love. I think it's pretty empowering. There's a lot more we can do to empower our younger generation but this is definitely a step in the right direction.

“I am a Princess. I am brave sometimes, I am scared sometimes. Sometimes I am brave even when I am scared. I believe in loyalty and trust. I believe loyalty is built on trust. I try to be kind, I try to be generous. I am kind even when others are not so generous. I am a Princess. I think standing up for myself is important. I think standing up for others is more important, but standing with others is most important. I am a Princess. I believe compassion makes me strong. Kindness is power. And family is the tightest bond of all. I have heard I am beautiful, I know I am strong. I am a Princess. Long may I reign.”

Happy Friday

and now we rest [insert smiley here]

time for my favorite movies [crying happy face here] I love movies that make me cry. I'm currently in the middle of Juno and I have the Kleenex ready for my favorite part.


Reasons to smile: Monday through Friday

• It's Friday.
• First week of classes went well.
• I have very interesting classes. Three of them are discussion classes that I am very excited about.
• Movie night tonight.
• I had salmon in my salad for lunch today. I love salmon!
• I made it to my 7:30 AM class on Wednesday morning!
• I'm a princess.
• We talked about Myspace's "Top 8" and had a great laugh in one of my classes today.
• I saw The Social Network this week. It was so interesting. I also love that I got to see it for free. =D
• How I Met Your Mother later♥.
• Had a jam session last night. Listened to some of my favorite songs :)
• I was not attacked by one of USF's crazy ducks this week....at least not physically. A duck did use the bathroom like 3 feet in front of me though. Gross.
• Three day weekend and a celebration of diversity next week!
• I spent a lot of time with my good friends up here this week.
• I went to the gym 3 times this week and enjoyed myself each time.
• Slept in today for the first time this week. It was wonderful, I'll be doing the same tomorrow morning!
• Did I mention that it's the weekend?
  

repost Princess♥

By now, I know that life isn't a fairytale but I still like to think of myself as a princess. I think princesses are awesome so I feel special knowing that I'm one too. A princess is a young woman with power and as a young lady, I have a lot of power.

I have the power of love. Love is really powerful. We're loving beings. We're made to love and be loved and having that love in us make us all really powerful. Even though we don't always see the love there, it's there making us stronger. I know a lot of people feel unloved at times or some times all of the time but it's there. It's all around you. you're really not alone. i promise. I really do.

With the power of love. We have the chance to learn. We can accept other cultures and love people for who they are. That's super amazing. We have the power to be open minded and accepting of the world around us. Not everyone uses that power but it's so cool when you do.

Another power that qualifies me for being a princess is the power of hope. I'm all about hope. Hope is believing that what you want can be had. It's believing, it's trusting, it's feeling strongly that something can/will happen. It's really powerful. We have the power to allow hope to come inside our hearts and that's when we start seeing things differently in a more positive light but not unrealistically which is very healthy.

There is also the power of using my own mind. Having opinions and views and sharing them. The power to seek knowledge and go on adventures through reading like my favorite disney princess, Belle. =] People don't always acknowledge the power and importance of knowledge but it really is important. It can take us anywhere and paired with hope, and all the other amazing qualities of a princess, it can help you to become what ever you want to be.

We have to be brave so that we can find the courage to learn about the world around us. To accept new things and to understand them. It takes a lot of courage to step out of your comfort zone but it's possible and with bravery, you can make it happen. I never thought I could do it but it happened and it worked for me.

Princesses are also beautiful and we are all beautiful so that's really the first and easiest qualification.

That's what makes me a princess, strength, love, hope, courage, beauty, bravery, and being myself. Who I am is someone amazing and who you are is someone phenomenal and we make the world a better place just by living in it. We're royalty you know =] ♥

healing princess

how long have I known this? I live my life for me and it is far too precious to be filled with negativity. I shouldn't feel emotionally drained from trying to make it through the day. There are so many things bigger in this world than that. I'm tired about worrying so much about stupid little things. It's tearing my world apart from the inside out and it really shouldn't. So, again, I vow to respect myself and think happy thoughts. I'm going to do what makes me happy. I'm going to be myself.

I'm proud of the things I love like Harry Potter, Rupert Grint, All things Disney, coloring, sleeping, family, smiles, sappy movies, etc....I just really shouldn't be fighting to defend who I am. I love me and I think it's time to stop caring about the people who don't accept me for who I am.

I LOVE ME. sorry if you don't. I can't get ahead trying to please everyone. it just won't work.

chemistry.

I am currently sitting in the library bending over backwards to finish up my chemistry homework. It's really not that intense but I feel like I could be doing something a lot more exciting. I recently changed my major to a double major in Mass Communications and Women and Gender Studies. I'm really excited about that so Chemistry is the absolute farthest thing from my mind. blahhh....I'm waiting to understand it so while I wait....I stumble over to blogger, where the world is at peace in this hectic times square of a tutoring lab. Last minute homework, people studying for exams later on this week. Busy busy bees everywhere.


Have you ever had one of those days when you had to debate with yourself on whether or not today was a good day? I think my problem today was is that after all these years, I still don't feel like I fit in. I think my problem today was my mind was going all over the place because of all the things I'm wishing for right now. I think it would be a lot better if I stayed grounded and stayed in this place right here.

It's hard to think that my life isn't a disney movie even though I am a princess. ♥

Sleeping Beauty

"I know you, I walked with you once upon a dream."

Once again, I've got another Disney Princess to love. I haven't seen sleeping beauty in a while but I watched it today and of course I had to fall in love with it. I must say though that any girl approaching her sweet 16 should take a look at the classic disney princesses. Well at least the ones who are cleary 16 like Aurora and Ariel. I'm done with my 16th year and some aspects of it were sweet and some were bitter but it is nothing compared to these princesses. If you're nearing you're sixteenth birthday, you should know that unfortunately, it's not very likely that a gorgeous prince will come and save you from all of the problems you're facing. If you do find a prince, well if your hearts finds someone who gives your stomach butterflies then that's awesome. I'm sure he's awesome even though he's the reason for the butterflies. He might be worth all the trouble that he may put you through but he's not going to be able to save you from the bad things in life. That's up to you. We learn partly through experience. It can be recovering from a fight, getting over a boy, losing a best friend, or any other common problems, they're there to teach us and to make us stronger. It's hard but it's worth it.

*hugs and smiles*

new princess :)

I saw Princess and The Frog a few days ago and fell in love with it. Honestly though, if it's disney, and there is a princess involved, I'm going to fall in love with it. Like all of the other disney princess movies, it's all about love and how beautiful it is. Of course there is trouble along the way and there should be. Why be dishonest. Love takes time and patience, there are bumps along the way and we should show that to children through these awesome disney stories although kissing a frog prince is not likely to happen. Neither will falling in love with a beast who lives with talking furniture. They're just imaginative ways to show how amazing and powerful love can be. It helps us to see that we all have our prince, princess, or Evangeline (watch the movie!!), that will love us unconditionally and shine brighter that any other star. It'll take patience and it'll be worth the wait.